spirit_n work_v in_o we_o for_o by_o nature_n we_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o the_o unbelieve_a heathen_a or_o most_o profane_a worldling_n 2.1.3_o eph._n 2.1.3_o eph._n 2.1.3_o by_o nature_n we_o be_v not_o able_a so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n or_o to_o will_n that_o which_o be_v good_a no_o more_o than_o those_o who_o remain_v in_o the_o state_n of_o condemnation_n as_o appear_v 2._o cor._n 3.5_o phil._n 2.13_o but_o it_o be_v our_o saviour_n christ_n 3.25.26_o 2._o cor._n 3.5_o phil._n 2.13_o eph._n 3.25.26_o who_o so_o love_v his_o church_n that_o he_o give_v himself_o for_o it_o that_o he_o may_v sanctify_v it_o and_o cleanse_v it_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o water_n through_o the_o word_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v eph._n 5.25.26_o so_o that_o when_o we_o have_v attain_v to_o the_o high_a measure_n of_o sanctification_n that_o we_o can_v possible_o attain_v unto_o we_o must_v in_o all_o humility_n confess_v 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despair_v of_o his_o favour_n and_o mercy_n when_o we_o see_v our_o unworthines_n and_o weakness_n in_o sanctify_a grace_n for_o these_o be_v no_o cause_n of_o his_o love_n but_o effect_n and_o consequent_o when_o we_o want_v they_o altogether_o though_o there_o be_v no_o cause_n of_o hope_n while_o we_o remain_v in_o this_o state_n yet_o we_o be_v not_o utter_o to_o despair_v for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v see_v the_o lord_n in_o his_o good_a time_n may_v begin_v his_o good_a work_n in_o we_o and_o when_o it_o be_v begin_v and_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o least_o measure_n of_o sanctification_n even_o a_o desire_n and_o holy_a endeavour_n to_o live_v in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o it_o be_v god_n work_n which_o he_o have_v begin_v will_v finish_v and_o accomplish_v 1.6_o phil._n 1.6_o according_a to_o that_o phil._n 1.6_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n let_v we_o possess_v our_o soul_n with_o patience_n and_o with_o a_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a 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man_n who_o when_o they_o have_v receive_v many_o benefit_n do_v still_o desire_v more_o and_o when_o their_o desire_n be_v not_o present_o satisfy_v ungrateful_o murmur_v against_o their_o benefactor_n as_o though_o they_o have_v receive_v nothing_o but_o let_v we_o make_v use_n of_o those_o grace_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v to_o god_n glory_n &_o our_o comfort_n let_v we_o desire_v more_o that_o we_o may_v more_o glorify_v he_o with_o his_o own_o gift_n and_o though_o our_o desire_n be_v not_o present_o satisfy_v let_v we_o not_o fall_v into_o impatiency_n but_o submit_v ourselves_o unto_o his_o goodwill_n and_o pleasure_n and_o be_v true_o thankful_a for_o that_o portion_n of_o grace_n which_o it_o have_v please_v he_o of_o his_o abundant_a mercy_n to_o bestow_v upon_o us._n §_o sect._n 6_o last_o 2.11_o our_o own_o worthiness_n no_o cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n rom._n 6.23_o eph_n 2.8_o tit._n 2.11_o our_o salvation_n itself_o depend_v not_o upon_o our_o own_o worthiness_n but_o upon_o god_n free_a mercy_n and_o undeserued_a love_n for_o salvation_n be_v the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n and_o not_o the_o wage_n of_o our_o own_o worthiness_n as_o death_n be_v the_o wage_n of_o sin_n as_o appear_v rom._n 6.23_o and_o we_o be_v save_v by_o grace_n through_o faith_n and_o that_o not_o of_o ourselves_o it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v eph._n 2.8_o and_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o tit._n 2.11_o that_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n bring_v salvation_n and_o teach_v we_o to_o deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v live_v sober_o and_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n so_o that_o our_o forsake_v sin_n and_o embrace_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n but_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n by_o which_o all_o these_o effect_n be_v also_o wrought_v in_o us._n but_o most_o plain_o be_v that_o of_o the_o apostle_n 2._o tim._n 1.9_o where_o he_o exclude_v our_o own_o work_n and_o worthiness_n 1.9_o 2._o tim._n 1.9_o to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v ascribe_v the_o whole_a work_n of_o our_o salvation_n to_o god_n grace_n and_o goodwill_n who_o have_v save_v we_o say_v he_o not_o according_a to_o our_o work_n but_o according_a to_o his_o own_o purpose_n and_o grace_n so_o tit._n 3.5_o not_o by_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n which_o we_o have_v do_v 3.5_o tit._n 3.5_o but_o according_a to_o his_o mercy_n he_o save_v we_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n and_o renew_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n see_v therefore_o god_n love_n be_v not_o ground_v upon_o our_o own_o worthiness_n see_v he_o elect_v redeem_v call_v justifi_v sanctifi_v and_o final_o save_v we_o of_o his_o mere_a mercy_n and_o free_a goodwill_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o merit_n or_o good_a work_n let_v we_o not_o restrain_v the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n to_o our_o desert_n nor_o measure_v his_o unmeasurable_a goodwill_n by_o the_o short_a ell_n of_o our_o own_o merit_n but_o as_o the_o lord_n have_v free_o love_v we_o so_o let_v we_o acknowledge_v his_o free_a and_o undeserued_a love_n and_o rely_v whole_o thereupon_o notwithstanding_o our_o unworthiness_n see_v our_o worthiness_n be_v no_o cause_n of_o his_o love_n but_o it_o be_v his_o love_n which_o make_v we_o and_o will_v sure_o make_v we_o worthy_a to_o be_v belove_v if_o we_o rest_v whole_o upon_o he_o in_o christ_n by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n for_o so_o much_o as_o we_o despair_v in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o unworthiness_n so_o much_o will_v we_o ascribe_v to_o our_o own_o worthiness_n and_o look_v how_o much_o we_o attribute_v unto_o ourselves_o in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o salvation_n so_o much_o we_o detract_v from_o god_n free_a mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o humble_o acknowledge_v our_o own_o unworthiness_n and_o become_v nothing_o in_o our_o own_o eye_n that_o we_o may_v whole_o rely_v upon_o god_n that_o he_o may_v be_v all_o in_o all_o for_o well_o worthy_a be_v we_o to_o thirst_v if_o we_o leave_v the_o fountain_n of_o live_a water_n and_o dig_v unto_o ourselves_o break_v cistern_n which_o will_v hold_v no_o water_n 2.13_o jere._n 2.13_o well_o worthy_a be_v we_o to_o fall_v into_o the_o gulf_n of_o despair_n if_o we_o forsake_v the_o firm_a pillar_n of_o our_o salvation_n god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n rely_v and_o rest_v upon_o the_o break_a staff_n of_o our_o own_o righteousness_n well_o worthy_a be_v we_o to_o be_v damn_v if_o we_o envy_v the_o lord_n the_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o our_o salvation_n desire_v rather_o to_o ascribe_v it_o unto_o ourselves_o §_o sect._n 7_o but_o here_o the_o tempter_n will_v object_v that_o god_n be_v just_a and_o
friend_n he_o endure_v tedious_a labour_n &_o many_o misery_n and_o so_o david_n be_v persecute_v while_o saul_n do_v sit_v on_o the_o throne_n yea_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o be_v arraign_v at_o the_o bar_n and_o condemn_v while_o pilate_n and_o the_o chief_a priest_n and_o pharisy_n sit_v in_o the_o seat_n of_o justice_n overswaying_a all_o at_o their_o own_o pleasure_n and_o yet_o at_o the_o same_o time_n jacob_n be_v belove_v esau_n hate_v david_n choose_v of_o god_n saul_n reject_v our_o saviour_n christ_n the_o dear_a son_n of_o his_o heavenly_a father_n and_o his_o enemy_n the_o instrument_n and_o limb_n of_o satan_n so_o that_o it_o be_v most_o true_a that_o solomon_n speak_v namely_o no_o man_n can_v have_v assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n by_o these_o outward_a benefit_n bestow_v both_o upon_o the_o godly_a and_o wicked_a neither_o by_o his_o adversity_n and_o affliction_n can_v gather_v that_o the_o lord_n hate_v he_o for_o these_o befall_v all_o indifferent_o as_o it_o please_v god_n to_o punish_v the_o reprobate_n or_o to_o chastise_v his_o own_o child_n but_o though_o we_o can_v gather_v no_o sound_a argument_n from_o these_o outward_a thing_n of_o god_n love_n yet_o it_o follow_v not_o that_o there_o be_v no_o other_o mean_n to_o assure_v we_o hereof_o for_o by_o the_o same_o reason_n we_o may_v conclude_v that_o man_n be_v no_o better_a than_o brute_n beast_n and_o that_o there_o be_v no_o immortality_n of_o the_o soul_n 3.19_o eccles_n 3.19_o because_o it_o be_v say_v eccles_n 3.19_o that_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o child_n of_o man_n and_o the_o condition_n of_o beast_n be_v the_o same_o but_o as_o the_o wiseman_n speak_v there_o of_o their_o outward_a mortality_n alone_o and_o not_o absolute_o in_o all_o respect_n and_o therefore_o he_o say_v that_o they_o be_v alike_o to_o see_v to_o that_o be_v in_o outward_a appearance_n vers_fw-la 18._o and_o explain_v himself_o in_o the_o word_n follow_v for_o say_v he_o as_o one_o die_v so_o die_v the_o other_o so_o he_o do_v not_o mean_a here_o simple_o that_o there_o be_v no_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n but_o only_o in_o respect_n of_o these_o outward_a thing_n and_o therefore_o he_o add_v that_o in_o these_o outward_a respect_n all_o thing_n come_v alike_o to_o all_o and_o the_o same_o condition_n be_v to_o the_o just_a and_o the_o wicked_a though_o then_o there_o be_v no_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n to_o be_v gather_v out_o of_o our_o worldly_a estate_n yet_o it_o can_v hence_o be_v conclude_v that_o therefore_o there_o be_v no_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v hereof_o for_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v unto_o we_o his_o word_n and_o merciful_a promise_n he_o have_v give_v unto_o we_o his_o holy_a spirit_n cry_v in_o our_o heart_n abba_n father_n and_o witness_v to_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n 8._o rom._n 8._o rom._n 8._o he_o have_v manifest_v his_o love_n by_o give_v we_o his_o only_a son_n and_o beget_v in_o we_o by_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n a_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o we_o may_v apply_v he_o and_o all_o his_o benefit_n unto_o us._n whosoever_o therefore_o believe_v true_o in_o jesus_n christ_n he_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n and_o everlasting_a life_n according_a to_o that_o joh._n 3.16_o so_o god_n love_v the_o world_n that_o he_o give_v his_o only_a beget_v son_n 3.16_o joh._n 3.16_o that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v everlasting_a life_n if_o therefore_o we_o believe_v in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o need_v not_o to_o despair_v no_o nor_o to_o doubt_v of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n towards_o we_o notwithstanding_o our_o unworthiness_n nor_o yet_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o manifold_a affliction_n which_o god_n inflict_v on_o we_o neither_o in_o respect_n of_o those_o manifold_a infirmity_n which_o we_o bewray_v while_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n be_v upon_o we_o but_o we_o may_v sound_o and_o assure_o conclude_v with_o the_o apostle_n paul_n rom._n 8.38_o i_o be_o persuade_v that_o neither_o death_n nor_o life_n 8.38_o rom._n 8.38_o nor_o angel_n nor_o principality_n nor_o power_n nor_o thing_n present_a nor_o thing_n to_o come_v 39_o nor_o height_n nor_o depth_n nor_o any_o other_o creature_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o first_o cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n namely_o god_n love_n and_o goodwill_n and_o also_o the_o temptation_n of_o satan_n whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o impugn_v our_o assurance_n thereof_o the_o second_o cause_n be_v god_n free_a election_n which_o proceed_v from_o the_o other_o for_o who_o he_o love_v those_o he_o elect_v unto_o everlasting_a life_n and_o happiness_n it_o be_v a_o inseparable_a fruit_n of_o love_n to_o seek_v the_o good_a and_o felicity_n of_o the_o party_n belove_v election_n therefore_o be_v that_o part_n of_o god_n eternal_a and_o immutable_a decree_n whereby_o of_o his_o free_a love_n and_o undeserued_a grace_n he_o have_v preordain_v some_o in_o christ_n unto_o salvation_n and_o to_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n tend_v thereunto_o for_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n chap._n four_o of_o god_n election_n the_o cause_n subject_n object_n and_o property_n thereof_o in_o this_o definition_n be_v set_v down_o first_o the_o efficient_a cause_n or_o author_n of_o our_o election_n namely_o god_n himself_o the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o this_o appear_v eph._n 1.4_o he_o have_v choose_v we_o in_o he_o before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v holy_a etc._n etc._n and_o joh._n 15.16_o you_o have_v not_o choose_v i_o but_o i_o have_v choose_v you_o and_o ordain_v you_o that_o you_o go_v and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n etc._n etc._n second_o the_o motive_n or_o impulsive_a cause_n of_o god_n election_n be_v express_v namely_o god_n free_a love_n mere_a goodwill_n and_o undeserued_a grace_n and_o this_o also_o be_v manifest_a luk._n 12.32_o fear_v not_o little_a flock_n for_o it_o be_v your_o father_n pleasure_n to_o give_v you_o a_o kingdom_n and_o eph._n 1.5_o who_o have_v predestinate_v we_o to_o be_v adopt_v through_o jesus_n christ_n unto_o himself_o according_a to_o the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o his_o will_n here_o therefore_o be_v exclude_v all_o other_o cause_n wherewith_o diverse_a have_v imagine_v god_n be_v move_v to_o elect_v we_o as_o namely_o our_o own_o will_n the_o foreseeing_a of_o our_o work_n worthiness_n or_o faith_n and_o the_o merit_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o that_o these_o be_v not_o the_o cause_n which_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o elect_v we_o it_o may_v be_v prove_v by_o manifest_a testimony_n of_o scripture_n first_o our_o own_o will_n be_v express_o exclude_v rom._n 9.16_o it_o be_v not_o in_o he_o that_o will_v or_o run_v but_o in_o god_n that_o show_v mercy_n second_o not_o the_o foresight_n of_o our_o own_o work_n for_o the_o apostle_n plain_o affirm_v rom._n 9.11.12_o that_o before_o the_o child_n be_v bear_v and_o when_o they_o have_v neither_o do_v good_a or_o evil_n that_o the_o purpose_n of_o god_n may_v remain_v according_a to_o election_n not_o by_o work_n but_o by_o he_o that_o call_v 12._o it_o be_v say_v unto_o she_o the_o elder_a shall_v serve_v the_o young_a 13._o as_o it_o be_v write_v i_o have_v love_v jacob_n and_o hate_v esau_n and_o chap._n 11.5.6_o he_o say_v that_o god_n election_n be_v of_o grace_n and_o if_o it_o be_v of_o grace_n it_o be_v no_o more_o of_o work_n or_o else_o be_v grace_n no_o more_o grace_n three_o not_o the_o foresight_n of_o any_o worthiness_n in_o we_o more_o than_o in_o other_o for_o there_o be_v no_o difference_n for_o all_o have_v sin_v and_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v rom._n 3.23_o and_o the_o apostle_n affirm_v both_o of_o himself_o and_o other_o that_o they_o be_v all_o dead_a in_o their_o sin_n and_o by_o nature_n the_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o other_o eph._n 2.1.3_o four_o the_o lord_n respect_v not_o our_o faith_n as_o a_o impulsive_a cause_n move_v he_o to_o elect_v we_o but_o only_o as_o a_o effect_n of_o our_o election_n neither_o be_v the_o lord_n merciful_a unto_o we_o in_o make_v choice_n of_o we_o to_o be_v partaker_n of_o everlasting_a happiness_n because_o we_o be_v faithful_a but_o that_o we_o may_v be_v faithful_a as_o paul_n profess_v of_o himself_o 1._o cor._n 7.25_o and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n affirm_v act._n 13.46_o that_o as_o many_o of_o the_o gentile_n as_o be_v ordain_v unto_o eternal_a life_n believe_v last_o although_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o only_a meritorious_a cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n yet_o it_o be_v
be_v refute_v and_o repel_v chap._n i._o answer_v to_o those_o temptation_n of_o satan_n whereby_o he_o persuade_v carnal_a man_n of_o god_n love_n §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o common_a affection_n of_o the_o christian_a conflict_n salvation_n that_o satan_n temptation_n impugn_v all_o the_o cause_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n namely_o his_o manful_a withstand_v satan_n encounter_n and_o also_o his_o faint_a and_o fall_v into_o sin_n now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v of_o the_o special_a temptation_n themselves_o and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v strengthen_v against_o they_o where_o first_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v that_o satan_n temptation_n be_v not_o always_o one_o and_o the_o same_o neither_o impugn_v one_o or_o two_o point_n only_o of_o our_o faith_n and_o religion_n but_o as_o the_o cause_n and_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n be_v manifold_a so_o also_o do_v he_o gather_v manifold_a objection_n against_o every_o one_o of_o they_o if_o 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ourselves_o and_o consider_v if_o he_o have_v bestow_v upon_o we_o his_o spiritual_a grace_n faith_n hope_n patience_n love_n of_o he_o and_o our_o brethren_n true_a repentance_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n and_o the_o rest_n and_o then_o by_o the_o fruit_n of_o sanctification_n we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v sanctify_v and_o consequent_o justify_v call_v elect_v and_o eternal_o love_v of_o god_n §_o sect._n 3_o and_o thus_o do_v satan_n false_o persuade_v the_o carnal_a man_n that_o he_o be_v high_o in_o the_o love_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n god_n how_o satan_n persuade_v weak_a christian_n that_o thâ—y_o be_v not_o belous_a of_o god_n but_o contrariwise_o when_o he_o assault_v the_o weak_a christian_a he_o change_v his_o copy_n and_o go_v about_o to_o persuade_v he_o
that_o he_o be_v not_o belove_v of_o god_n but_o subject_a to_o his_o wrath_n and_o heavy_a displeasure_n and_o this_o he_o enforce_v by_o two_o sort_n of_o argument_n the_o one_o draw_v from_o his_o manifold_a corruption_n whereby_o he_o be_v unworthy_a of_o god_n love_n the_o other_o from_o those_o grievous_a affliction_n and_o cross_n which_o the_o lord_n in_o this_o life_n inflict_v on_o he_o both_o which_o he_o thus_o urge_v against_o he_o can_v thou_o vild_a wretch_n conceive_v the_o least_o hope_n that_o thou_o be_v belove_v of_o god_n why_o do_v but_o take_v a_o view_n of_o thyself_o and_o thou_o shall_v see_v that_o original_a corruption_n have_v overspread_v both_o thy_o body_n and_o soul_n like_o a_o filthy_a leprosy_n unto_o which_o thou_o have_v add_v actual_a transgression_n more_o in_o number_n than_o the_o hair_n of_o thy_o head_n or_o the_o star_n of_o heaven_n for_o daily_o nay_o hourly_o thou_o omitte_v some_o duty_n which_o thy_o god_n have_v command_v thou_o and_o 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thyself_o follow_v thy_o pleasure_n eat_v and_o drink_v and_o cheer_v up_o thy_o heart_n and_o do_v not_o vain_o macerate_v and_o turmoil_n thyself_o in_o labour_v after_o impossibility_n and_o in_o strive_v for_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n of_o which_o when_o thou_o have_v do_v what_o thou_o can_v yet_o shall_v thou_o never_o be_v assure_v §_o sect._n 4_o and_o thus_o you_o see_v the_o manner_n of_o satan_n temptation_n temptation_n how_o we_o may_v answer_v the_o former_a temptation_n whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o persuade_v we_o that_o we_o be_v out_o of_o the_o love_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n against_o which_o we_o must_v most_o careful_o arm_v ourselves_o as_o be_v most_o odious_a and_o injurious_a unto_o god_n and_o most_o pernicious_a unto_o our_o own_o soul_n it_o be_v most_o injurious_a unto_o god_n if_o we_o doubt_v of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o see_v he_o have_v give_v we_o innumerable_a pledge_n and_o most_o certain_a testimony_n thereof_o and_o omit_v nothing_o 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we_o offer_v unto_o god_n if_o notwithstanding_o all_o this_o we_o doubt_v of_o his_o good_a will_n of_o which_o he_o have_v assure_v we_o by_o so_o many_o pledge_n testimony_n and_o seal_n we_o know_v that_o a_o kind_a friend_n will_v take_v it_o most_o unkind_o if_o after_o he_o have_v heap_v upon_o a_o man_n innumerable_a benefit_n and_o show_v all_o testimony_n of_o true_a love_n he_o notwithstanding_o doubt_v of_o his_o good_a will_n and_o suspect_v his_o friendship_n and_o so_o sure_o the_o lord_n will_v take_v it_o ill_o at_o our_o hand_n and_o think_v himself_o much_o abuse_v if_o after_o he_o have_v bestow_v such_o infinite_a benefit_n even_o his_o dear_o belove_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o we_o now_o suspect_v his_o good_a will_n and_o grow_v jealous_a of_o his_o love_n if_o we_o doubt_v of_o his_o love_n who_o be_v love_v itself_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1._o john_n 4.8_o §_o sect._n 5_o but_o against_o this_o which_o i_o have_v say_v there_o be_v two_o objection_n 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to_o elect_v us._n the_o formal_a cause_n be_v the_o sever_n and_o set_v apart_o of_o certain_a man_n which_o be_v to_o be_v save_v §_o sect._n 2_o select_v from_o the_o rest_n who_o be_v reject_v the_o end_n of_o god_n election_n be_v twofold_a the_o first_o and_o chief_a end_n be_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n set_v forth_o by_o manifest_v his_o grace_n and_o mercy_n in_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o faithful_a and_o this_o the_o apostle_n plain_o express_v rom._n 9.23_o namely_o that_o the_o end_n of_o god_n election_n be_v that_o he_o may_v declare_v the_o riches_n of_o his_o glory_n in_o the_o vessel_n of_o mercy_n which_o he_o have_v prepare_v unto_o glory_n and_o eph._n 1.4_o 5_o 6._o he_o say_v that_o he_o have_v choose_v we_o in_o christ_n and_o predestinate_v we_o to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n the_o second_o end_n which_o be_v inferior_a and_o subordinate_a to_o the_o other_o be_v the_o salvation_n of_o the_o elect_a and_o this_o also_o be_v express_v 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resemble_v the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n wherewith_o from_o all_o eternity_n he_o have_v love_v we_o in_o christ_n thus_o also_o god_n eternal_a election_n whereby_o before_o all_o world_n he_o have_v choose_v we_o in_o christ_n do_v make_v a_o impression_n and_o seal_v in_o our_o heart_n the_o form_n or_o image_n thereof_o whereby_o we_o make_v choice_n of_o the_o true_a god_n jehovah_n among_o all_o the_o god_n of_o the_o nation_n to_o be_v our_o only_a god_n who_o we_o will_v serve_v and_o worship_v and_o therefore_o if_o we_o have_v make_v this_o election_n and_o dedicate_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o god_n worship_n and_o service_n alone_o it_o be_v a_o most_o certain_a sign_n of_o our_o election_n whereby_o god_n have_v choose_v we_o fot_o our_o choose_n of_o god_n be_v a_o effect_n of_o his_o choose_n of_o we_o and_o a_o impression_n or_o print_n wherewith_o by_o his_o election_n he_o have_v seal_v us._n §_o sect._n 5_o and_o thus_o it_o appear_v that_o the_o effect_n of_o god_n election_n do_v not_o only_o as_o sign_n signify_v elect_v the_o first_o effect_n of_o our_o election_n be_v our_o saviour_n christ_n by_o who_o we_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v elect_v but_o also_o as_o seal_n confirm_v unto_o we_o the_o assurance_n thereof_o but_o let_v we_o further_o consider_v the_o special_a effect_n of_o our_o election_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v choose_v of_o god_n the_o first_o effect_n be_v our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o set_z apart_z of_o god_n to_o be_v the_o mediator_n to_o reconcile_v all_o god_n elect_v unto_o he_o dwell_v in_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n who_o may_v just_o be_v call_v the_o first_o effect_n of_o god_n election_n because_o all_o the_o other_o namely_o our_o vocation_n justification_n sanctification_n and_o salvation_n be_v by_o he_o and_o through_o he_o alone_o whosoever_o therefore_o be_v assure_v that_o christ_n dwell_v in_o they_o and_o they_o in_o he_o they_o have_v a_o most_o undoubted_a sign_n 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and_o raise_v from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o his_o blood_n be_v effectual_a not_o only_o to_o purge_v they_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o to_o cleanse_v they_o in_o some_o measure_n from_o the_o corruption_n themselves_o §_o sect._n 6_o the_o second_o effect_n of_o our_o election_n call_n the_o second_o effect_n of_o our_o election_n be_v our_o effectual_a call_n be_v our_o effectual_a call_n whereby_o we_o be_v separate_v from_o the_o world_n and_o ingraft_v into_o christ_n and_o make_v lively_a member_n of_o his_o body_n and_o this_o be_v do_v ordinary_o by_o the_o diligent_a and_o attentive_a hear_n of_o the_o word_n join_v with_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o god_n spirit_n if_o therefore_o we_o have_v hear_v god_n word_n preach_v diligent_o and_o attentive_o if_o thereby_o we_o have_v attain_v unto_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o jesus_n christ_n and_o be_v delight_v therewith_o if_o 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true_o call_v and_o elect_v for_o without_o he_o we_o can_v do_v nothing_o 15.4.5_o joh._n 15.4.5_o as_o it_o be_v joh._n 15.4.5_o §_o sect._n 7_o the_o three_o effect_n of_o god_n election_n justification_n the_o three_o effect_n be_v our_o justification_n be_v our_o justification_n consist_v in_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o to_o this_o be_v require_v a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o apply_v unto_o we_o christ_n righteousness_n if_o therefore_o we_o believe_v that_o our_o sin_n be_v forgive_v if_o we_o do_v by_o faith_n apply_v unto_o we_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v
we_o be_v not_o true_a branch_n of_o this_o vine_n for_o if_o we_o can_v call_v to_o mind_n that_o ever_o in_o former_a time_n we_o have_v bring_v forth_o any_o right_a and_o kindly_a fruit_n of_o sanctification_n and_o true_a godliness_n we_o be_v true_a branch_n of_o the_o vine_n christ_n which_o he_o will_v lop_v and_o prune_v and_o again_o make_v fruitful_a for_o out_o of_o he_o we_o can_v never_o have_v bring_v forth_o such_o fruit_n and_o those_o who_o be_v once_o ingraft_v into_o he_o can_v never_o possible_o be_v pluck_v away_o by_o satan_n the_o world_n or_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n 10.28_o joh._n 15.4_o joh._n 10.28_o though_o as_o i_o say_v they_o may_v for_o a_o time_n be_v nip_v and_o shrewd_o weather_n beat_v chap._n xxxviii_o satan_n tentation_n object_v to_o the_o weak_a christian_n unrepentancie_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n answer_v §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o for_o answer_v that_o general_a temptation_n of_o satan_n repentance_n how_o satan_n persuade_v the_o weak_a christan_n that_o he_o have_v no_o repentance_n whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o rob_v and_o deprive_v the_o poor_a humble_a sinner_n of_o all_o the_o hope_n and_o comfort_n which_o he_o may_v reap_v in_o apply_v unto_o himself_o the_o gracious_a promise_n and_o sweet_a comfort_n contain_v in_o the_o gospel_n by_o persuade_v he_o that_o he_o be_v not_o effectual_o call_v wherewith_o if_o he_o can_v prevail_v he_o descend_v from_o the_o general_a to_o the_o particular_n and_o have_v as_o it_o be_v a_o far_o off_o discharge_v his_o shot_n of_o dangerous_a temptation_n without_o inflict_v desire_a hurt_n and_o destruction_n he_o approach_v near_a and_o fight_v against_o the_o poor_a christian_n with_o handy_a blow_n that_o thereby_o he_o may_v beat_v he_o down_o into_o deep_a desperation_n let_v it_o be_v grant_v will_v be_v say_v that_o thou_o be_v call_v yet_o it_o follow_v not_o hereof_o that_o thou_o be_v elect_v and_o shall_v be_v save_v for_o christ_n jesus_n himself_o have_v say_v that_o many_o be_v call_v but_o few_o be_v choose_v and_o why_o may_v not_o thou_o be_v in_o the_o great_a number_n neither_o be_v the_o call_n thou_o speak_v of_o sufficient_a to_o make_v a_o christian_n unless_o it_o be_v accompany_v with_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n wherein_o thou_o vain_o hope_v be_v not_o make_v unto_o all_o those_o who_o be_v call_v but_o unto_o those_o who_o be_v endue_v with_o a_o true_a justify_n faith_n which_o be_v always_o join_v with_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o unfeigned_a repentance_n but_o if_o thou_o examine_v thyself_o aright_o thou_o shall_v find_v that_o both_o these_o be_v want_v in_o thou_o for_o to_o begin_v first_o with_o repentance_n which_o be_v most_o sensible_a and_o to_o be_v discern_v with_o great_a ease_n if_o thou_o search_v thy_o hart_n without_o any_o affectionate_a partiality_n or_o vain_a conceit_n thou_o shall_v find_v that_o thou_o be_v altogether_o destitute_a thereof_o for_o be_v not_o thy_o hart_n so_o obstinate_o hard_a and_o so_o stubberne_o rebellious_a that_o thou_o can_v not_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n with_o any_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n nor_o scarce_o with_o much_o strain_v force_n one_o tear_n whereas_o for_o any_o worldly_a loss_n or_o temporary_a affliction_n which_o indeed_o touch_v thou_o with_o true_a grief_n thou_o can_v without_o any_o difficulty_n weep_v more_o bitter_o than_o the_o apostle_n peter_n and_o shed_v as_o many_o tear_n as_o marie_n magdalene_n beside_o whereas_o those_o who_o repent_v turn_v from_o their_o sin_n with_o a_o trueand_a unreconcilable_a hatred_n of_o they_o and_o spend_v the_o rest_n of_o their_o life_n that_o remain_v in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n whereas_o they_o have_v their_o hard_a stony_a heart_n mollify_v and_o turn_v into_o heart_n of_o flesh_n which_o be_v flexible_a unto_o holy_a obedience_n and_o full_a of_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n in_o perform_v service_n to_o god_n thou_o through_o thy_o hardness_n and_o heart_n that_o can_v repent_v live_v still_o in_o thy_o sin_n and_o spend_v a_o great_a part_n of_o thy_o time_n in_o vanity_n and_o worldly_a delight_n thy_o heart_n as_o hard_o as_o the_o adamant_n be_v ready_a soon_o to_o break_v then_o to_o bow_v to_o god_n will_v and_o when_o thou_o force_v thyself_o hereunto_o thou_o can_v not_o but_o discern_v the_o blindness_n of_o thy_o understanding_n in_o spiritual_a thing_n which_o be_v so_o sharp_a and_o eagle_n sight_v in_o matter_n concern_v the_o world_n thy_o spirit_n so_o dull_a &_o blockish_a &_o thy_o affection_n so_o glut_v &_o tire_v in_o perform_v service_n unto_o god_n which_o be_v so_o full_a of_o life_n &_o alacrity_n in_o follow_v worldly_a vanity_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o thou_o shall_v have_v any_o true_a repentance_n for_o how_o can_v repentance_n and_o hardness_n of_o hart_n a_o hart_n of_o flesh_n &_o a_o hart_n of_o stone_n be_v atonce_o in_o thou_o §_o sect._n 2_o against_o which_o tentation_n of_o satan_n if_o we_o will_v arm_v ourselves_o avoid_v for_o the_o answer_v that_o former_a tentation_n 2._o extreme_n to_o be_v avoid_v it_o behove_v we_o to_o be_v very_o careful_a that_o we_o do_v not_o run_v into_o two_o dangerous_a extreme_n the_o one_o whereof_o be_v secure_o to_o flatter_v ourselves_o with_o a_o opinion_n of_o our_o good_a estate_n when_o as_o in_o turth_o it_o be_v most_o dangerous_a and_o damnable_a the_o other_o that_o we_o do_v not_o too_o much_o suffer_v ourselves_o to_o be_v deject_a and_o cast_v down_o though_o we_o have_v not_o as_o yet_o attain_v to_o so_o great_a perfection_n as_o our_o heart_n desire_v insensible_a two_o sort_n of_o hardness_n of_o hart_n 1._o that_o which_o be_v insensible_a and_o to_o this_o purpose_n we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o hardness_n of_o heart_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n the_o first_o be_v of_o they_o who_o being_n most_o hard_o heart_a notwithstanding_o do_v not_o feel_v nor_o 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that_o bless_a sheep_n of_o christ_n wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o 7.24_o rom._n 7.24_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n as_o it_o be_v rom._n 7.24_o then_o will_v our_o love_a shepherd_n jesus_n christ_n in_o his_o good_a time_n come_v and_o loose_v we_o and_o if_o with_o struggle_v in_o the_o brier_n of_o sin_n we_o be_v so_o disable_v that_o we_o can_v go_v he_o will_v take_v we_o like_o the_o stray_a sheep_n upon_o his_o shoulder_n and_o carry_v we_o by_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n into_o his_o sheepfold_n of_o everlasting_a happiness_n neither_o can_v it_o possible_o be_v that_o our_o heavenly_a shepherd_n who_o of_o purpose_n come_v into_o the_o world_n
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ghost_n who_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o merit_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n death_n make_v they_o effectual_a for_o our_o salvation_n yet_o if_o we_o speak_v proper_o our_o saviour_n christ_n only_o can_v be_v call_v our_o redeemer_n and_o that_o in_o these_o respect_n first_o because_o he_o alone_o be_v ordain_v and_o depute_v to_o perfect_a the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n second_o because_o he_o only_o be_v god_n and_o man_n both_o which_o be_v necessary_o require_v in_o our_o mediator_n and_o redeemer_n that_o he_o may_v have_v full_a right_n and_o ability_n to_o redeem_v we_o three_o because_o he_o alone_o give_v himself_o to_o be_v the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o last_o because_o in_o he_o only_o there_o be_v perfect_a redemption_n as_o be_v our_o head_n who_o not_o only_o have_v salvation_n in_o himself_o but_o also_o derive_v it_o to_o all_o the_o member_n of_o his_o body_n three_o i_o set_v down_o the_o captivity_n itself_o out_o of_o which_o we_o be_v 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satisfy_v and_o his_o wrath_n appease_v we_o may_v be_v set_v free_a out_o of_o the_o thraldom_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n but_o it_o may_v be_v demand_v how_o it_o can_v true_o be_v say_v that_o christ_n have_v redeem_v we_o by_o pay_v the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n see_v the_o scripture_n testify_v that_o by_o his_o power_n he_o have_v forcible_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n so_o heb._n 2.14_o it_o be_v say_v that_o christ_n destroy_v he_o who_o have_v the_o power_n of_o death_n that_o be_v the_o devil_n and_o col._n 2.15_o the_o apostle_n show_v that_o he_o have_v spoil_v principality_n and_o power_n and_o have_v lead_v they_o open_o and_o triumph_v over_o they_o and_o luk._n 11.22_o he_o be_v compare_v to_o a_o valiant_a champion_n who_o have_v thrust_v the_o strong_a man_n satan_n out_o of_o his_o possession_n by_o which_o it_o may_v appear_v that_o our_o saviour_n have_v not_o redeem_v we_o by_o give_v a_o price_n after_o a_o 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no_o sacrifice_n may_v lawful_o be_v offer_v unto_o any_o save_o god_n alone_o much_o more_o unlawful_a be_v it_o that_o this_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n body_n shall_v be_v offer_v unto_o the_o devil_n but_o by_o his_o almighty_a power_n he_o overcome_v the_o power_n of_o darkness_n vanquish_v satan_n subdue_v death_n and_o break_v open_v the_o prison_n of_o the_o grave_n and_o so_o by_o strong_a hand_n set_v all_o god_n elect_v at_o liberty_n for_o after_o that_o the_o debt_n of_o our_o sin_n be_v discharge_v our_o ransom_n pay_v and_o the_o handwriting_n of_o ordinance_n cancel_v and_o nail_v unto_o the_o cross_n these_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n have_v no_o just_a interest_n unto_o we_o nor_o any_o thing_n to_o allege_v why_o they_o shall_v long_o hold_v we_o in_o their_o captivity_n but_o yet_o the_o strong_a man_n who_o have_v take_v possession_n will_v not_o willing_o lose_v it_o unless_o he_o be_v overcome_v with_o a_o great_a strength_n and_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v buy_v we_o of_o his_o father_n and_o so_o become_v our_o true_a owner_n buckle_v with_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n overcome_v these_o principality_n and_o power_n triumph_v glorious_o over_o they_o and_o free_v we_o out_o of_o their_o tyrannical_a jurisdiction_n but_o it_o may_v be_v object_v that_o we_o be_v captive_n unto_o satan_n and_o therefore_o the_o price_n of_o redemption_n be_v to_o be_v pay_v unto_o he_o and_o not_o unto_o god_n the_o father_n who_o hold_v we_o not_o in_o his_o captivity_n i_o answer_v that_o though_o satan_n hold_v we_o in_o his_o captivity_n yet_o not_o in_o his_o own_o right_n for_o we_o have_v not_o sin_v against_o he_o to_o who_o we_o be_v not_o bind_v to_o perform_v obedience_n nor_o be_v indebt_v unto_o he_o but_o we_o have_v sin_v against_o god_n who_o servant_n we_o be_v by_o right_a of_o creation_n and_o have_v infinite_o run_v into_o his_o debt_n which_o we_o be_v altogether_o unable_a to_o pay_v and_o therefore_o like_o a_o just_a judge_n he_o condemn_v we_o to_o the_o perpetual_a prison_n of_o death_n and_o commit_v we_o to_o the_o custody_n of_o satan_n as_o unto_o a_o jailer_n to_o be_v keep_v in_o his_o bondage_n till_o we_o have_v satiffy_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o discharge_v our_o debt_n which_o be_v impossible_a to_o we_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v assume_v our_o nature_n and_o become_v our_o surety_n and_o mediator_n pay_v that_o we_o owe_v and_o suffer_v that_o which_o we_o have_v descrue_v and_o so_o full_o satisfy_v his_o father_n justice_n have_v purchase_v our_o redemption_n so_o as_o now_o satan_n have_v no_o more_o anthoritie_n to_o retain_v we_o in_o his_o captivity_n than_o the_o jailer_n have_v of_o hold_v he_o in_o prison_n who_o by_o the_o judge_n be_v release_v or_o the_o executioner_n of_o hang_v he_o who_o the_o judge_n have_v acquit_v or_o pardon_v and_o therefore_o tyrannical_o exercise_v still_o his_o jurisdiction_n our_o saviour_n by_o strong_a hand_n overcome_v he_o and_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n that_o so_o he_o may_v set_v we_o at_o liberty_n who_o his_o father_n just_a sentence_n have_v acquit_v and_o his_o mercy_n pardon_v the_o last_o thing_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o end_n of_o our_o redemption_n namely_o that_o we_o shall_v no_o long_o serve_v sin_n and_o satan_n out_o of_o who_o bondage_n we_o be_v release_v but_o become_v the_o servant_n of_o christ_n who_o have_v redeem_v we_o serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n that_o so_o glorify_v he_o here_o on_o earth_n he_o may_v glorify_v we_o in_o heaven_n and_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o those_o everlasting_a joy_n which_o by_o his_o death_n and_o bloodshed_n he_o have_v purchase_v for_o us._n chap._n
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and_o filthy_a corruption_n wash_v away_o with_o his_o precious_a blood_n as_o the_o outward_a filth_n of_o the_o body_n be_v wash_v and_o purge_v by_o the_o wash_n of_o water_n the_o virtue_n of_o which_o spiritual_a wash_n be_v not_o limit_v and_o restrain_v to_o the_o time_n past_a or_o present_a as_o though_o it_o wash_v away_o only_o our_o original_a corruption_n as_o some_o have_v foolish_o imagine_v but_o extend_v itself_o to_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n so_o that_o if_o fall_v into_o many_o and_o grievous_a sin_n we_o unfeigned_o repent_v we_o of_o they_o and_o apply_v christ_n jesus_n and_o his_o merit_n unto_o we_o by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o the_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o they_o all_o for_o this_o be_v promise_v seal_v and_o confirm_v unto_o we_o in_o our_o baptism_n second_o the_o lord_n have_v further_a confirm_v this_o his_o covenant_n by_o the_o sacrament_n of_o his_o supper_n for_o he_o have_v therefore_o institute_v and_o ordain_v it_o that_o thereby_o we_o shall_v be_v put_v in_o mind_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n death_n and_o suffering_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v gather_v more_o and_o more_o assurance_n that_o our_o saviour_n give_v his_o bless_a body_n to_o be_v crucify_v and_o shed_v his_o most_o precious_a blood_n that_o he_o may_v take_v away_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o nail_v it_o unto_o his_o cross_n free_v we_o from_o his_o father_n anger_n by_o bear_v it_o himself_o and_o by_o his_o death_n deliver_v we_o from_o everlasting_a death_n and_o by_o his_o bloodshed_n wash_v away_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n call_v the_o wine_n in_o the_o lord_n supper_n the_o new_a testament_n in_o christ_n blood_n 11.25_o 1._o cor._n 11.25_o because_o thereby_o the_o new_a testament_n be_v seal_v and_o confirm_v unto_o us._n and_o therefore_o whensoever_o we_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n the_o lord_n do_v thereby_o certain_o assure_v we_o that_o our_o sin_n in_o christ_n be_v pardon_v and_o forgive_v and_o that_o he_o have_v receive_v we_o into_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n yea_o the_o lord_n have_v not_o only_o ratify_v &_o confirm_v his_o covenant_n with_o we_o concern_v the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n with_o his_o own_o hand_n writing_n and_o seal_v annex_v but_o also_o by_o his_o oath_n for_o god_n will_v more_o abundant_o to_o show_v unto_o the_o heir_n of_o promise_n the_o stableness_n of_o his_o counsel_n bind_v himself_o by_o a_o oath_n that_o by_o two_o immutable_a thing_n wherein_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o god_n shall_v lie_v we_o may_v have_v strong_a consolation_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v heb._n 6.17.18_o and_o therefore_o unless_o we_o will_v conceive_v of_o god_n that_o he_o be_v untrue_a of_o his_o word_n a_o covenant_n breaker_n yea_o a_o perjure_a person_n which_o be_v most_o horrible_a blasphemy_n once_o to_o imagine_v we_o may_v undoubted_o assure_v ourselves_o that_o he_o will_v pardon_v and_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n be_v they_o in_o number_n never_o so_o innumerable_a nor_o so_o heinous_a in_o their_o nature_n and_o quality_n if_o we_o will_v turn_v unto_o he_o by_o unfeigned_a repentanee_n and_o lie_v hold_v upon_o christ_n jesus_n our_o saviour_n by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n §_o sect._n 4_o but_o let_v we_o more_o particular_o consider_v of_o some_o of_o the_o special_a promise_n of_o god_n sin_n of_o particular_a promise_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n contain_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n that_o so_o we_o may_v gather_v unto_o ourselves_o more_o full_a consolation_n and_o firm_a assurance_n of_o the_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o prophet_n david_n who_o have_v in_o himself_o often_o experience_n of_o god_n mercy_n tell_v we_o psal_n 32.10_o that_o whosoever_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n mercy_n shall_v compass_v he_o the_o prophet_n esay_n exhort_v the_o wicked_a to_o forsake_v his_o way_n and_o the_o unrighteous_a his_o own_o imagination_n and_o to_o return_v unto_o the_o lord_n assure_v they_o that_o he_o will_v have_v mercy_n upon_o they_o for_o he_o be_v very_o ready_a to_o forgive_v esay_n 55.7_o the_o lord_n himself_o also_o do_v make_v this_o gracious_a promise_n ezech._n 18.21_o but_o say_v he_o if_o the_o wicked_a will_v return_v from_o all_o his_o sin_n which_o he_o have_v commit_v and_o keep_v all_o my_o statute_n and_o do_v that_o which_o be_v lawful_a and_o right_a he_o shall_v sure_o live_v and_o not_o die_v 22._o all_o his_o transgression_n that_o he_o have_v commit_v shall_v not_o be_v mention_v unto_o he_o but_o in_o his_o righteousness_n that_o he_o have_v do_v he_o shall_v live_v 23._o have_v i_o any_o desire_n that_o the_o wicked_a shall_v die_v say_v the_o lord_n god_n or_o shall_v he_o not_o live_v if_o he_o return_v from_o his_o way_n vers_fw-la 32._o for_o i_o desire_v not_o the_o death_n of_o he_o that_o die_v say_v the_o lord_n god_n cause_n therefore_o one_o another_o to_o return_v and_o live_v you_o and_o cap._n 33._o ver_fw-la 11._o as_o i_o live_v say_v the_o lord_n i_o desire_v not_o the_o death_n of_o the_o wicked_a but_o that_o the_o wicked_a turn_n from_o his_o way_n and_o live_v so_o mal._n 3.17_o the_o lord_n profess_v that_o he_o will_v spare_v his_o people_n and_o child_n as_o a_o man_n spare_v his_o own_o son_n that_o serve_v he_o now_o we_o know_v that_o a_o love_a father_n be_v ready_a to_o forgive_v &_o to_o receive_v into_o his_o grace_n and_o favour_v his_o repentant_a son_n though_o he_o have_v very_o often_o offend_v he_o &_o so_o sure_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v infinite_o rich_a in_o mercy_n will_v much_o more_o forgive_v his_o child_n when_o they_o turn_v unto_o he_o nay_o he_o be_v not_o only_o ready_a to_o receive_v they_o into_o his_o grace_n and_o favour_n but_o it_o fill_v he_o as_o i_o may_v say_v with_o exceed_v joy_n and_o delight_n when_o his_o repentant_a child_n forsake_v their_o sin_n and_o evil_a way_n and_o turn_v unto_o he_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n as_o it_o appear_v most_o evident_o in_o the_o parable_n of_o the_o prodigal_a son_n of_o the_o stray_a sheep_n and_o the_o lose_a groat_n moreover_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v his_o name_n jesus_n give_v he_o of_o god_n by_o the_o minister_n of_o a_o angel_n because_o he_o save_v his_o people_n from_o their_o sin_n as_o appear_v math._n 1.21_o &_o he_o therefore_o come_v into_o the_o world_n not_o to_o call_v the_o righteous_a but_o sinner_n to_o repentance_n as_o it_o be_v matt._n 9.13_o and_o he_o invit_v and_o call_v unto_o he_o all_o those_o who_o be_v weary_a and_o heavy_a lade_v with_o the_o burden_n of_o their_o sin_n promise_v that_o he_o will_v ease_v they_o matt_n 11.28_o yea_o so_o certain_a it_o be_v that_o they_o shall_v have_v remission_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o everlasting_a happiness_n who_o true_o repent_v and_o believe_v that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n say_v they_o have_v it_o already_o as_o though_o they_o be_v in_o present_a possession_n john_n 5.24_o very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o he_o that_o hear_v my_o word_n and_o believe_v in_o he_o that_o send_v i_o have_v everlasting_a life_n and_o shall_v not_o come_v into_o condemnation_n but_o have_v pass_v from_o death_n to_o life_n so_o chap._n 6.47_o and_o chap._n 11.26_o whosoever_o live_v and_o believe_v in_o i_o shall_v never_o die_v the_o apostle_n peter_n also_o plain_o affirm_v that_o god_n will_v have_v no_o man_n to_o perish_v but_o will_v have_v all_o man_n to_o come_v to_o repentance_n see_v therefore_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v so_o many_o gracious_a promise_n in_o the_o gospel_n to_o all_o
that_o he_o purge_v it_o with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n from_o all_o sin_n and_o adorn_v it_o with_o the_o rich_a robe_n of_o his_o righteousness_n the_o apostle_n likewise_o say_v that_o it_o be_v god_n who_o justifi_v he_o who_o in_o himself_o be_v ungodly_a rom._n 4.5_o and_o 8.33_o it_o be_v god_n who_o justifi_v who_o shall_v condemn_v the_o reason_n hereof_o be_v manifest_a because_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n against_o who_o we_o have_v sin_v as_o david_n speak_v psal_n 51.4_o and_o he_o alone_o be_v our_o supreme_a judge_n who_o have_v authority_n to_o absolve_v or_o condemn_v we_o and_o therefore_o he_o only_o can_v give_v unto_o we_o the_o pardon_n and_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o accept_v of_o we_o as_o just_a and_o righteous_a and_o this_o work_n be_v not_o peculiar_a unto_o any_o one_o person_n but_o be_v commune_v to_o the_o whole_a trinity_n for_o god_n the_o father_n be_v full_o satisfy_v by_o the_o full_a satisfaction_n righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o christ_n the_o son_n apply_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n do_v pardon_n and_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o pronounce_v and_o accept_v of_o we_o as_o innocent_a and_o endue_v with_o perfect_a righteousness_n the_o motive_n or_o impulsive_a cause_n which_o move_v the_o lord_n thus_o to_o justify_v we_o be_v not_o any_o thing_n in_o we_o or_o out_o of_o himself_o but_o of_o his_o mere_a mercy_n and_o free_a good_a will_n wherewith_o he_o have_v love_v we_o from_o the_o beginning_n as_o it_o manifest_o appear_v rom._n 3.24_o 3.24_o rom._n 3.24_o where_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v free_o by_o his_o grace_n through_o the_o redemption_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o tit._n 3.5.7_o 3.5.7_o tit._n 3.5.7_o not_o by_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n which_o we_o have_v do_v but_o according_a to_o his_o mercy_n he_o save_v we_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n and_o renew_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 7._o that_o be_v justify_v by_o his_o grace_n we_o shall_v be_v make_v heir_n according_a to_o the_o hope_n of_o eternal_a life_n the_o instrumental_a cause_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n first_o on_o god_n part_n the_o word_n and_o the_o sacrament_n whereby_o the_o lord_n offer_v convaigh_v seal_v and_o assure_v unto_o we_o his_o mercy_n &_o grace_n christ_n jesus_n with_o his_o merit_n righteousness_n and_o obedience_n the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o everlasting_a life_n second_o on_o our_o part_n a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o we_o receive_v and_o apply_v unto_o ourselves_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n christ_n jesus_n &_o all_o his_o benefit_n rest_v upon_o he_o alone_o for_o our_o salvation_n §_o sect._n 2_o the_o material_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n be_v the_o active_a and_o passive_a righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n cause_n the_o material_a cause_n his_o inhaerent_a holiness_n his_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n his_o death_n sacrifice_n and_o full_a satisfaction_n so_o that_o we_o be_v not_o justify_v by_o the_o essential_a righteousness_n of_o the_o godhead_n nor_o by_o our_o own_o work_n join_v with_o christ_n merit_n nor_o by_o any_o inhaerent_a righteousness_n infuse_v of_o god_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n or_o by_o any_o other_o thing_n in_o ourselves_o or_o any_o other_o mere_a creature_n but_o by_o the_o alone_a righteousness_n of_o our_o mediator_n jesus_n christ_n god_n and_o man_n which_o be_v out_o of_o ourselves_o and_o in_o christ_n as_o the_o proper_a subject_n thereof_o and_o not_o belong_v to_o we_o till_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n it_o be_v apply_v unto_o we_o and_o so_o become_v we_o cause_n of_o the_o formal_a cause_n the_o formal_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n be_v a_o reciprocal_a imputation_n or_o transmutation_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o believer_n unto_o christ_n and_o of_o his_o righteousness_n unto_o the_o believer_n whereby_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o the_o faithful_a man_n have_v not_o his_o sin_n impute_v unto_o he_o nor_o the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o they_o inflict_v on_o he_o because_o christ_n have_v take_v upon_o he_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o by_o make_v full_a satisfaction_n unto_o his_o father_n justice_n have_v obtain_v the_o pardon_n and_o remission_n of_o all_o his_o sin_n and_o also_o be_v clothe_v with_o the_o glorious_a robe_n of_o christ_n jesus_n righteousness_n and_o so_o appear_v before_o god_n both_o free_a from_o all_o sin_n and_o endue_v with_o perfect_a righteousness_n he_o be_v justify_v reconcile_v and_o eternal_o save_v and_o of_o this_o impute_a righteousness_n the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 4.5_o 4.5_o rom._n 4.5_o but_o to_o he_o that_o work_v not_o but_o believe_v in_o he_o that_o justifi_v the_o ungodly_a his_o faith_n be_v count_v for_o righteousness_n 6._o even_o as_o david_n declare_v the_o blessedness_n of_o the_o man_n unto_o who_o god_n impute_v righteousness_n without_o work_n say_v 7._o bless_a be_v they_o who_o iniquity_n be_v forgive_v and_o who_o sin_n be_v cover_v 8._o blessed_a be_v the_o man_n unto_o who_o the_o lord_n impute_v not_o sin_n and_o 2._o cor._n 5.19_o 5.19_o 2._o cor._n 5.19_o for_o god_n be_v in_o christ_n and_o reconcile_v the_o world_n unto_o himself_o not_o impute_v their_o sin_n unto_o they_o etc._n etc._n 21._o for_o he_o have_v make_v he_o to_o be_v sin_n for_o we_o which_o know_v no_o sin_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o and_o the_o apostle_n affirm_v 1._o cor._n 1.30_o that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v make_v unto_o we_o of_o god_n wisdom_n 1.30_o 1._o cor._n 1.30_o righteousness_n sanctification_n and_o redemption_n so_o that_o now_o christ_n righteousness_n be_v our_o righteousness_n his_o obedience_n our_o obedience_n his_o merit_n our_o merit_n as_o certain_o perfect_o and_o effectual_o even_o as_o if_o we_o ourselves_o have_v be_v most_o innocent_a fulfil_v the_o law_n or_o make_v full_a satisfaction_n to_o god_n justice_n by_o which_o it_o appear_v that_o in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o we_o be_v justify_v free_o of_o god_n mere_a mercy_n &_o grace_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o righteousness_n or_o worthiness_n but_o yet_o through_o christ_n and_o for_o his_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n impute_v pute_v to_o we_o 3.23.24_o rom._n 3.23.24_o both_o which_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 3.23.24_o where_o he_o say_v that_o all_o in_o themselves_o be_v wretched_a sinner_n without_o difference_n and_o thereby_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n kingdom_n 24._o and_o be_v justify_v free_o of_o his_o grace_n through_o the_o redemption_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n §_o sect._n 3_o cause_n the_o final_a cause_n the_o final_a cause_n of_o our_o instification_n be_v two_o fold_n the_o chief_a and_o principal_n be_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n for_o hereby_o the_o lord_n have_v most_o notable_o manifest_v his_o infinite_a justice_n and_o mercy_n his_o justice_n in_o that_o he_o will_v rather_o punish_v our_o sin_n in_o his_o only_a beget_v son_n than_o he_o will_v suffer_v they_o to_o go_v unpunished_a his_o mercy_n in_o that_o for_o our_o sake_n he_o spare_v not_o his_o best_a belove_a son_n but_o give_v he_o to_o suffer_v death_n yea_o the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n that_o by_o his_o one_o oblation_n he_o may_v make_v full_a satisfaction_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o purchase_v for_o we_o everlasting_a life_n and_o also_o in_o that_o he_o vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o the_o outward_a mean_n of_o his_o word_n and_o sacrament_n and_o the_o inward_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n and_o have_v a_o lively_a faith_n beget_v in_o we_o which_o apprehend_v christ_n his_o righteousness_n and_o merit_n we_o be_v justify_v sanctify_a and_o eternal_o save_v and_o this_o end_n be_v signify_v by_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 3.24.25_o where_o he_o say_v that_o god_n have_v justify_v we_o free_o by_o his_o grace_n 5.21_o rom_n 3.24_o &_o 5.21_o through_o the_o redemption_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n to_o declare_v his_o righteousness_n by_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o may_v show_v himself_o just_a by_o justify_v he_o who_o be_v of_o the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n and_o cap._n 5.21_o he_o say_v that_o as_o under_o the_o law_n sin_n have_v reign_v unto_o death_n so_o now_o grace_n reign_v by_o righteousness_n unto_o eternal_a life_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n 2.5.6.7_o ephe._n 2.5.6.7_o so_o eph._n 2.5.6.7_o he_o affirm_v that_o god_n have_v quicken_v we_o in_o christ_n who_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n &_o have_v raise_v we_o up_o in_o he_o that_o he_o may_v show_v in_o the_o age_n to_o come_v the_o exceed_a riches_n of_o his_o grace_n through_o his_o kindness_n towards_o we_o in_o christ_n jesus_n the_o
the_o father_n sanctifi_v we_o by_o give_v we_o his_o son_n and_o send_v his_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o this_o work_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o he_o tit._n 3.5_o eph._n 2.4.5_o god_n the_o son_n sanctifi_v we_o by_o mortify_v our_o sin_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o blood_n purge_v our_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n and_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o resurrection_n raise_v we_o also_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o last_o by_o his_o death_n have_v merit_v for_o we_o god_n spirit_n and_o rise_v again_o have_v send_v he_o unto_o we_o whereby_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o therefore_o he_o also_o be_v say_v to_o have_v sanctify_v we_o and_o god_n be_v say_v to_o have_v sanctify_v we_o in_o he_o 2.11_o eph._n 5.26_o 1._o cor._n 2.11_o eph._n 5.26_o 1._o cor._n 2.11_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n also_o sanctifi_v we_o by_o apply_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n unto_o we_o and_o so_o immediate_o begin_v continue_v 3.5_o joh._n 3.5_o 6._o act._n 11.16_o tit._n 3.5_o and_o perfect_v this_o work_n in_o we_o and_o therefore_o most_o usual_o in_o the_o scripture_n this_o work_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o he_o joh._n 3.5_o 6._o act._n 11.16_o tit._n 3.5_o and_o thus_o it_o appear_v that_o god_n himself_o be_v the_o principal_a and_o only_a efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n upon_o which_o point_n i_o have_v the_o long_o insist_v to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o in_o this_o work_n rest_n upon_o our_o own_o strength_n for_o than_o we_o shall_v be_v subject_a to_o many_o discouragement_n and_o lie_v open_a to_o innumerable_a temptation_n ground_v upon_o our_o small_a measure_n and_o slow_a progress_n in_o our_o sanctification_n as_o also_o upon_o the_o great_a difficulty_n and_o manifold_a discouragement_n which_o both_o stay_v we_o in_o the_o birth_n and_o hinder_v our_o full_a growth_n in_o true_a godliness_n all_o which_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o power_n prove_v this_o work_n not_o only_o hard_a but_o even_o impossible_a for_o we_o to_o be_v perfect_v and_o accomplish_v but_o rather_o that_o we_o rely_v ourselves_o upon_o the_o lord_n infinite_a power_n and_o gracious_a promise_n whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v notwithstanding_o our_o own_o exceed_a weakness_n that_o he_o will_v not_o only_o begin_v but_o also_o finish_v and_o perfect_v this_o good_a work_n in_o us._n §_o sect._n 3_o and_o thus_o much_o concern_v the_o principal_a efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n mercy_n the_o motive_n cause_n god_n sole_a mercy_n the_o motive_n cause_n which_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o sanctify_v we_o be_v his_o own_o mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n the_o first_o be_v express_v by_o the_o apostle_n 1._o pet._n 1.3_o whereas_o it_o be_v say_v 1.3_o 1._o pet._n 1.3_o that_o god_n according_a to_o his_o abundant_a mercy_n have_v beget_v we_o again_o etc._n etc._n the_o other_o be_v imply_v by_o paul_n eph._n 2.5_o where_o he_o say_v that_o god_n have_v quicken_v we_o in_o christ_n 2.5_o ephes_n 2.5_o who_o by_o his_o death_n merit_v not_o only_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n for_o we_o but_o also_o god_n spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v sanctify_v so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o any_o good_a inclination_n unto_o holiness_n in_o we_o or_o any_o thing_n else_o wherein_o we_o excel_v other_o which_o move_v god_n to_o sanctify_v we_o 2.1.3_o eph._n 2.1.3_o for_o we_o be_v all_o alike_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n and_o dead_a in_o our_o sin_n but_o only_o his_o own_o boundless_a mercy_n and_o the_o alsufficient_a merit_n of_o christ_n our_o saviour_n be_v the_o only_a cause_n which_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o give_v we_o his_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o raise_v from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o arrogate_v the_o praise_n of_o our_o sanctification_n in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n unto_o ourselves_o but_o ascribe_v all_o the_o glory_n to_o god_n who_o be_v the_o sole_a author_n and_o finisher_n of_o it_o §_o sect._n 4_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n 1.23_o of_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n joh._n 15.3_o and_o 17.17_o jam._n 1.18_o 1._o pet._n 1.23_o be_v either_o external_a or_o internal_a the_o external_a be_v first_o the_o word_n of_o god_n of_o which_o our_o saviour_n speak_v joh._n 15.3_o now_o be_v you_o clean_o through_o the_o word_n which_o i_o have_v speak_v unto_o you_o and_o cap._n 17.17_o sanctify_v they_o with_o thy_o truth_n thy_o word_n be_v truth_n so_o the_o apostle_n james_n chap._n 1.18_o of_o his_o own_o will_n beget_v he_o we_o with_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n affirm_v that_o we_o be_v bear_v anew_o not_o of_o mortal_a seed_n but_o of_o immortal_a by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n the_o word_n of_o god_n therefore_o be_v a_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n in_o which_o respect_n also_o the_o minister_n by_o who_o ministry_n we_o be_v convert_v and_o regenerate_v be_v say_v to_o be_v our_o spiritual_a father_n who_o have_v beget_v we_o unto_o god_n 10._o 1._o cor._n 4.15_o philem_n v._o 10._o as_o appear_v 1._o cor._n 4.15_o and_o philem_n vers_fw-la 10._o in_o both_o which_o place_n paul_n challenge_v this_o title_n unto_o himself_o another_o external_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v the_o sacrament_n especial_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o ananias_n say_v unto_o paul_n act._n 22.16_o arise_v and_o be_v baptize_v &_o wash_v away_o thy_o sin_n 5.26_o act._n 22.16_o eph._n 5.26_o so_o eph._n 5.26_o it_o be_v say_v that_o christ_n give_v himself_o for_o his_o church_n that_o he_o may_v sanctify_v it_o and_o cleanse_v it_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o water_n through_o the_o word_n the_o which_o place_n as_o they_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v principal_o of_o the_o wash_n of_o justification_n whereby_o we_o be_v purge_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n so_o also_o of_o the_o wash_n of_o sanctification_n whereby_o we_o be_v cleanse_v from_o the_o sin_n and_o corruption_n themselves_o the_o internal_a instrument_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n without_o which_o the_o other_o outward_a instrument_n be_v uneffectual_a in_o those_o who_o be_v of_o year_n neither_o must_v we_o think_v that_o the_o bare_a action_n of_o hear_v or_o the_o outward_a wash_n take_v away_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n unless_o the_o word_n and_o thing_n signify_v in_o the_o sacrament_n be_v apply_v unto_o we_o by_o a_o true_a faith_n for_o the_o word_n which_o we_o hear_v profit_v not_o unless_o it_o be_v mix_v with_o faith_n in_o those_o that_o hear_v it_o 4.2_o heb._n 4.2_o heb._n 4.2_o and_o unless_o those_o that_o be_v capable_a of_o faith_n believe_v with_o all_o their_o heart_n 8.37_o act._n 8.37_o it_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n to_o be_v baptize_v act._n 8.37_o and_o therefore_o unto_o the_o other_o we_o must_v join_v this_o instrument_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n if_o we_o will_v attain_v unto_o true_a sanctification_n for_o faith_n purify_v the_o heart_n and_o be_v fruitful_a in_o the_o work_n of_o love_n 5.6_o act._n 15.9_o gal._n 5.6_o as_o the_o scripture_n speak_v §_o sect._n 5_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o set_v down_o the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n wrought_v of_o the_o manner_n how_o our_o sanctification_n be_v wrought_v in_o the_o next_o place_n let_v we_o consider_v of_o the_o manner_n how_o this_o work_n be_v wrought_v in_o us._n for_o the_o understanding_n whereof_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n principal_o by_o god_n spirit_n and_o instrumental_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o so_o make_v member_n of_o his_o mystical_a body_n do_v participate_v the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n burial_n and_o resurrection_n whereby_o not_o only_o our_o justification_n but_o also_o our_o sanctification_n be_v derive_v unto_o us._n for_o first_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n our_o sin_n be_v mortify_v and_o our_o corruption_n crucify_v together_o with_o he_o as_o appear_v rom._n 6.6_o know_v this_o 6.6_o rom._n 6.6_o that_o our_o old_a man_n be_v crucify_v with_o he_o that_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n may_v be_v destroy_v that_o henceforth_o we_o shall_v not_o serve_v sin_n second_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o burial_n this_o death_n of_o sin_n be_v as_o it_o be_v further_o continue_v and_o thereby_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n be_v more_o and_o more_o subdue_v and_o keep_v under_o that_o they_o can_v rise_v and_o rebel_n against_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 6.3_o where_o he_o say_v 6.3_o rom._n 6.3_o that_o we_o be_v bury_v with_o christ_n into_o his_o death_n three_o by_o virtue_n of_o
weakness_n in_o resist_a sin_n and_o inability_n to_o perform_v obedience_n to_o his_o law_n and_o also_o that_o christ_n die_v not_o for_o the_o just_a but_o the_o unjust_a not_o for_o the_o righteous_a but_o for_o the_o sinner_n and_o therefore_o be_v thy_o sin_n never_o so_o many_o yet_o apply_v the_o merit_n of_o christ_n by_o faith_n neither_o their_o guilt_n nor_o punishment_n shall_v be_v impute_v unto_o thou_o call_v to_o mind_n also_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n which_o be_v make_v unto_o thou_o in_o the_o gospel_n for_o the_o obtain_n whereof_o nothing_o be_v require_v of_o thou_o but_o faith_n and_o repentance_n now_o this_o faith_n thou_o have_v already_o and_o this_o repentance_n thou_o may_v have_v hereafter_o when_o thou_o have_v enjoy_v the_o pleasure_n or_o profit_n of_o this_o sin_n neither_o do_v repentance_n go_v before_o but_o follow_v the_o commit_n of_o sin_n so_o that_o unless_o thou_o first_o sin_n thou_o have_v no_o cause_n of_o repentance_n nor_o need_n to_o repent_v §_o sect._n 3_o and_o these_o and_o such_o like_a be_v satan_n bait_n temptation_n that_o the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n further_o the_o former_a temptation_n wherewith_o he_o allure_v we_o to_o entangle_v ourselves_o in_o the_o snare_n of_o sin_n into_o which_o we_o be_v more_o ready_a to_o fall_v through_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o natural_o love_v sin_n do_v with_o the_o evil_a motion_n and_o desire_n thereof_o further_o satan_n temptation_n and_o the_o instigation_n of_o the_o world_n which_o prick_v we_o forward_o and_o draw_v we_o on_o into_o the_o steep_a descend_a way_n of_o wickedness_n into_o which_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o run_v headlong_o of_o our_o own_o accord_n partly_o allure_a we_o with_o pleasure_n riches_n and_o worldly_a glory_n the_o desire_a object_n of_o our_o carnal_a desire_n and_o partly_o draw_v we_o with_o evil_a example_n first_o to_o a_o like_n and_o then_o to_o the_o practise_v of_o those_o sin_n which_o we_o see_v commit_v by_o other_o against_o all_o which_o temptation_n that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o arm_v let_v we_o in_o the_o next_o place_n propound_v some_o argument_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v withhold_v from_o fall_v into_o satan_n snare_n of_o sin_n into_o which_o his_o suggestion_n the_o world_n allurement_n and_o our_o own_o corruption_n lead_v and_o draw_v we_o and_o then_o be_v hereby_o move_v to_o a_o true_a detestation_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o a_o earnest_a desire_n of_o have_v a_o divorce_n sue_v betwixt_o we_o and_o they_o i_o will_v afterward_o set_v down_o some_o mean_n by_o the_o careful_a use_n whereof_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o stand_v in_o the_o day_n of_o temptation_n and_o preserve_v from_o fall_v into_o those_o sin_n which_o we_o already_o condemn_v in_o our_o judgement_n and_o dislike_n in_o our_o affection_n §_o sect._n 4_o the_o reason_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v persuade_v to_o resist_v sin_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n sort_n the_o preseruative_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o sin_n of_o two_o sort_n the_o first_o tie_v we_o to_o holy_a obedience_n in_o the_o band_n of_o love_n the_o other_o bind_v we_o from_o fall_v into_o sin_n with_o the_o cord_n of_o fear_n of_o the_o former_a rank_n be_v these_o and_o such_o like_a holy_a consideration_n us._n the_o first_o reason_n take_v from_o gaed_n love_v towards_o us._n first_o we_o be_v to_o set_v before_o we_o the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o base_a and_o vile_a creature_n altogether_o unworthy_a of_o his_o least_o favour_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o which_o his_o love_n as_o it_o plain_o appear_v in_o all_o other_o his_o mercy_n and_o manifold_a benefit_n bestow_v on_o we_o so_o especial_o in_o send_v his_o only_a beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n not_o only_o to_o suffer_v some_o small_a misery_n but_o even_o death_n itself_o yea_o that_o curse_a ignominious_a and_o cruel_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n for_o we_o who_o be_v not_o his_o love_a friend_n or_o faithful_a servant_n but_o oppose_v enemy_n and_o rebellious_a traitor_n who_o have_v renounce_v his_o service_n and_o yield_v ourselves_o as_o slave_n to_o satan_n ready_a to_o do_v his_o will_n see_v therefore_o our_o good_a god_n have_v so_o dear_o love_v we_o who_o be_v altogether_o unworthy_a his_o love_n and_o most_o worthy_a of_o his_o anger_n and_o heavy_a judgement_n o_o why_o shall_v not_o this_o flame_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o kindle_v some_o sparkle_n of_o love_n towards_o he_o again_o who_o be_v in_o himself_o the_o chief_a goodness_n and_o to_o we_o most_o kind_a and_o gracious_a if_o for_o our_o sake_n who_o be_v his_o abject_a enemy_n he_o have_v not_o spare_v his_o own_o son_n but_o give_v he_o to_o die_v for_o we_o shall_v we_o not_o for_o his_o sake_n who_o be_v our_o chief_a friend_n be_v as_o willing_a to_o part_v with_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o kill_v and_o crucify_v all_o our_o carnal_a corruption_n neither_o can_v we_o by_o any_o other_o mean_v so_o clear_o show_v our_o love_n to_o god_n as_o by_o hate_v sin_n which_o above_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n be_v most_o hateful_a and_o odious_a unto_o he_o and_o the_o only_a cause_n which_o make_v he_o abhor_v even_o his_o excellent_a creature_n so_o that_o though_o he_o love_v they_o as_o be_v his_o own_o work_n yet_o he_o detest_v they_o be_v defile_v with_o the_o filthy_a spot_n of_o sin_n yea_o so_o odious_a be_v sin_n unto_o our_o righteous_a god_n that_o he_o can_v not_o choose_v but_o punish_v it_o in_o his_o dear_o belove_a son_n who_o bear_v our_o transgression_n and_o sustain_v our_o person_n and_o when_o there_o be_v no_o other_o way_n to_o subdue_v the_o power_n of_o sin_n he_o give_v it_o a_o mortal_a wound_n even_o through_o the_o body_n of_o our_o bless_a saviour_n and_o deliver_v he_o to_o be_v crucify_v that_o by_o this_o mean_v he_o may_v also_o kill_v and_o crucify_v our_o corruption_n see_v therefore_o sin_n be_v most_o odious_a and_o detestable_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n we_o can_v better_o show_v our_o love_n towards_o he_o which_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o have_v so_o well_o deserve_v than_o by_o hate_v and_o fly_v that_o which_o he_o so_o much_o abhor_v §_o sect._n 5_o second_o 1.4_o the_o second_o reason_n take_v from_o god_n benefit_n ephes_n 1.4_o let_v we_o call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n his_o innumerable_a benefit_n which_o be_v the_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o us._n first_o he_o have_v elect_v we_o unto_o eternal_a life_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v holy_a see_v therefore_o he_o have_v make_v special_a choice_n of_o we_o among_o many_o who_o be_v reject_v therefore_o let_v we_o exceed_v other_o in_o a_o holy_a care_n of_o serve_v he_o and_o avoid_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v displease_v in_o his_o sight_n he_o also_o have_v create_v we_o to_o the_o end_n we_o shall_v worship_v and_o serve_v he_o our_o lord_n and_o creator_n 17.28_o act._n 17.28_o and_o therefore_o see_v we_o have_v our_o be_v from_o he_o let_v we_o in_o all_o our_o action_n seek_v his_o glory_n and_o avoid_v sin_n whereby_o he_o be_v dishonour_v yea_o he_o have_v not_o make_v we_o the_o vile_a of_o his_o creature_n but_o reasonable_a man_n according_a to_o his_o own_o image_n and_o likeness_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o deface_v this_o glorious_a workmanship_n with_o the_o filthy_a spot_n of_o sin_n he_o have_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o cruel_a bondage_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n by_o give_v his_o son_n to_o be_v the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o therefore_o see_v we_o be_v buy_v with_o a_o price_n so_o inestimable_a let_v we_o not_o wilful_o again_o make_v ourselves_o the_o bondslave_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n 6.6.8.18_o 1._o cor._n 6.20_o luk._n 1.74.75_o 2._o cor._n 5.15_o rom._n 6.6.8.18_o but_o glorify_v our_o redeemer_n in_o our_o body_n and_o in_o our_o soul_n serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n he_o have_v effectual_o call_v we_o and_o select_v we_o out_o of_o the_o corrupt_a mass_n of_o mankind_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o walk_v worthy_a our_o vocation_n 4.17_o 1._o thess_n 4.17_o for_o god_n have_v not_o call_v we_o unto_o uncleanness_n but_o unto_o holiness_n he_o have_v free_o justify_v we_o impute_v unto_o we_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o pardon_v all_o our_o sin_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o therefore_o be_v make_v free_a from_o sin_n let_v we_o no_o long_o live_v therein_o but_o now_o become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n and_o see_v he_o have_v forgive_v much_o let_v we_o also_o love_n much_o labour_v to_o manifest_v our_o love_n by_o the_o fruit_n of_o holy_a obedience_n 47._o luk._n 7_o 47._o he_o
madness_n to_o think_v that_o we_o can_v preserve_v ourselves_o from_o sin_n and_o yet_o entertain_v all_o occasion_n thereof_o continual_o suffer_v the_o spark_n of_o satan_n temptation_n to_o fall_v as_o it_o be_v into_o the_o tinder_n of_o our_o corrupt_a affection_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o he_o who_o be_v incline_v to_o gluttony_n and_o drunkenness_n shall_v contain_v himself_o from_o these_o sin_n if_o he_o give_v himself_o to_o company_n keep_v and_o take_v his_o chief_a delight_n in_o please_v his_o taste_n with_o the_o dainty_a meat_n and_o drink_n or_o that_o he_o who_o be_v choleric_a shall_v refrain_v from_o anger_n and_o yet_o thrust_v himself_o into_o needless_a controversy_n and_o hot_a contention_n or_o for_o he_o that_o be_v lascivious_a to_o abstain_v from_o uncleanness_n and_o yet_o frequent_a unchaste_a company_n read_v wanton_a book_n view_v obscure_a spectacle_n use_v filthy_a communication_n and_o pamper_v himself_o in_o gluttony_n and_o drunkenness_n in_o a_o word_n we_o can_v avoid_v any_o sin_n unless_o we_o also_o flee_v and_o shun_v the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n thereof_o and_o therefore_o let_v we_o be_v as_o careful_a and_o watchful_a in_o the_o one_o as_o the_o other_o or_o else_o we_o shall_v most_o certain_o loose_v our_o labour_n §_o sect._n 2_o second_o sin_n the_o second_o mean_n to_o make_v conscience_n of_o the_o least_o sin_n if_o we_o will_v not_o fall_v into_o great_a sin_n we_o must_v also_o make_v conscience_n of_o those_o which_o be_v less_o and_o think_v with_o ourselves_o that_o no_o sin_n be_v small_a see_v the_o least_o deserve_v the_o anger_n of_o god_n and_o everlasting_a death_n otherwise_o if_o we_o willing_o entertain_v even_o small_a corruption_n we_o shall_v at_o length_n make_v no_o conscience_n of_o heinous_a transgression_n and_o these_o little_a thief_n be_v let_v in_o will_v in_o time_n set_v wide_o open_v the_o door_n of_o our_o heart_n that_o the_o great_a and_o gross_a may_v easy_o enter_v and_o so_o rob_v and_o spoil_v we_o of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n §_o sect._n 3_o three_o guard_n the_o three_o mean_n be_v continual_o to_o stand_v upon_o our_o guard_n let_v we_o continual_o stand_v upon_o our_o guard_n careful_o watch_v over_o our_o own_o heart_n that_o we_o be_v not_o surprise_v at_o unaware_o for_o thousand_o be_v the_o bait_n which_o be_v lay_v to_o entrap_v we_o and_o ten_o thousand_o snare_n do_v satan_n lay_v to_o entangle_v we_o and_o therefore_o it_o behoove_v we_o to_o look_v narrow_o to_o our_o way_n and_o to_o be_v always_o as_o ready_a to_o give_v satan_n the_o repulse_n as_o he_o to_o make_v the_o encounter_n and_o consider_v that_o if_o we_o do_v not_o assault_v sin_n it_o will_v most_o sure_o set_v upon_o we_o and_o at_o one_o time_n or_o other_o will_v give_v we_o the_o foil_n if_o we_o only_o lie_v at_o ward_n and_o never_o offer_v blow_n against_o this_o our_o enemy_n therefore_o it_o behoove_v every_o christian_n soldier_n not_o only_o to_o give_v sin_n a_o repulse_n but_o also_o to_o wound_v it_o in_o the_o head_n and_o beat_v it_o down_o that_o it_o may_v not_o again_o assault_v he_o or_o at_o least_o not_o with_o wont_a power_n and_o violence_n and_o for_o as_o much_o as_o he_o have_v many_o enemy_n which_o can_v at_o once_o be_v overcome_v therefore_o he_o be_v to_o labour_v to_o get_v every_o day_n the_o mastery_n of_o some_o sin_n and_o to_o bring_v it_o in_o subjection_n that_o so_o in_o continuance_n of_o time_n he_o may_v vanquish_v all_o and_o obtain_v a_o full_a and_o final_a victory_n our_o all_o his_o corruption_n §_o sect._n 4_o four_o if_o we_o will_v not_o fall_v into_o grievous_a sin_n power_n the_o four_o mean_n to_o rest_v on_o god_n assistance_n and_o not_o on_o our_o own_o power_n we_o must_v not_o stand_v in_o our_o own_o power_n nor_o trust_v in_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o whole_o rest_v and_o rely_v upon_o god_n promise_a assistance_n for_o if_o once_o we_o rob_v god_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o arrogate_v the_o praise_n of_o our_o victory_n over_o sin_n and_o satan_n unto_o ourselves_o the_o lord_n will_v withdraw_v his_o help_a hand_n and_o leave_v we_o unto_o ourselves_o till_o by_o our_o grievous_a fall_n we_o have_v learn_v to_o acknowledge_v our_o own_o weakness_n and_o to_o rest_v whole_o in_o the_o power_n of_o his_o might_n for_o as_o all_o other_o sin_n be_v odious_a unto_o god_n so_o especial_o the_o sin_n of_o pride_n because_o it_o make_v vile_a man_n corrival_n with_o god_n in_o his_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o which_o he_o be_v most_o jealous_a and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n suffer_v even_o his_o own_o child_n to_o fall_v into_o grievous_a sin_n that_o hereby_o they_o may_v be_v humble_v and_o so_o use_v other_o sin_n as_o a_o counterpoison_v to_o cure_v pride_n §_o sect._n 5_o last_o prayer_n this_o sift_n mean_n be_v fervent_a prayer_n see_v we_o stand_v not_o by_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n might_n let_v we_o as_o often_o as_o we_o see_v our_o own_o weakness_n and_o aptness_n to_o fall_v have_v our_o recourse_n unto_o god_n by_o fervent_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n crave_v his_o aid_n and_o assistance_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o stand_v in_o the_o day_n of_o temptation_n and_o when_o by_o virtue_n thereof_o we_o have_v give_v sin_n the_o foil_n and_o repel_v satan_n suggestion_n let_v we_o remember_v to_o return_v praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n to_o the_o lord_n by_o who_o help_n we_o have_v beat_v back_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o then_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v uphold_v we_o by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o spirit_n from_o fall_v into_o sin_n or_o if_o we_o do_v fall_v he_o will_v speedy_o raise_v we_o up_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n chap._n vii_o that_o in_o the_o most_o sanctify_a remain_v some_o relic_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o for_o the_o answer_n of_o satan_n first_o sort_n of_o temptation_n sanctification_n satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o discourage_v the_o christian_a in_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n wherewith_o he_o labour_v to_o hinder_v our_o sanctification_n by_o allure_a we_o to_o commit_v sin_n now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v of_o the_o other_o sort_n whereby_o he_o seek_v to_o discourage_v we_o in_o this_o work_n as_o be_v not_o only_o hard_a and_o difficult_a but_o even_o impossible_a and_o these_o also_o be_v of_o two_o kind_n the_o first_o take_v from_o the_o great_a mass_n of_o our_o natural_a corruption_n and_o small_a measure_n of_o our_o sanctification_n the_o other_o from_o some_o actual_a sin_n which_o we_o have_v commit_v concern_v the_o first_o he_o thus_o frame_v his_o temptation_n thou_o labour_v much_o will_v he_o say_v and_o tire_v thyself_o in_o attain_v unto_o sanctification_n but_o all_o in_o vain_a for_o do_v thou_o not_o see_v on_o the_o one_o side_n the_o unresistable_a violence_n of_o thy_o natural_a corruption_n which_o continual_o choke_v in_o thou_o all_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o forcible_o draw_v thou_o into_o all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n thy_o small_a measure_n of_o grace_n and_o sanctification_n which_o be_v exceed_o stain_v with_o thy_o manifold_a imperfection_n how_o therefore_o can_v such_o weakness_n withstand_v such_o power_n and_o how_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o thy_o feeble_a spirit_n shall_v overcome_v thy_o strong_a flesh_n especial_o see_v it_o be_v assist_v with_o the_o strong_a aide_n of_o the_o puissant_a world_n and_o the_o mighty_a power_n of_o innumerable_a devil_n neither_o be_v thou_o vain_o to_o imagine_v that_o god_n will_v enable_v thou_o to_o overcome_v all_o these_o difficulty_n for_o he_o have_v give_v thou_o over_o to_o thy_o own_o weakness_n otherwise_o if_o it_o be_v his_o will_n to_o make_v thou_o one_o of_o his_o holy_a one_o he_o can_v with_o the_o powerful_a operation_n of_o his_o spirit_n long_o ago_o have_v perfect_o purge_v thou_o from_o all_o thy_o corruption_n and_o give_v unto_o thou_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o sanctification_n see_v then_o it_o be_v impossible_a in_o respect_n of_o thy_o weakness_n and_o thy_o enemy_n power_n to_o accomplish_v this_o work_n which_o thou_o have_v take_v in_o hand_n and_o see_v thou_o have_v no_o assurance_n that_o god_n will_v strengthen_v thou_o with_o his_o spirit_n which_o thou_o have_v a_o long_a time_n resist_v and_o vex_v by_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n thereof_o thou_o have_v now_o no_o show_n of_o hope_n to_o effect_v that_o which_o thou_o desire_v and_o therefore_o it_o be_v much_o better_o for_o thou_o to_o cease_v strive_v against_o the_o stream_n of_o thy_o corruption_n and_o to_o follow_v the_o natural_a current_n of_o thy_o desire_n for_o when_o thou_o take_v
regenerate_v they_o do_v not_o will_v nor_o yield_v unto_o sin_n and_o though_o they_o consent_v unto_o sin_n yet_o this_o consent_n be_v not_o absolute_a and_o entire_a but_o with_o some_o dislike_n grudge_v and_o resistance_n of_o the_o spiritual_a part_n the_o which_o dislike_n and_o resistance_n though_o sometime_o it_o can_v easy_o be_v discern_v in_o the_o very_a act_n of_o sin_n whereas_o the_o weak_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v violent_o overbear_v through_o the_o violent_a strength_n of_o their_o natural_a corruption_n and_o so_o overshadow_a by_o the_o cloudy_a mist_n which_o their_o unruly_a passion_n cast_v before_o their_o understanding_n that_o they_o can_v at_o all_o perceive_v any_o dislike_n or_o resistance_n against_o the_o temptation_n yet_o after_o the_o sin_n be_v commit_v and_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v again_o reviue_v out_o of_o their_o deadly_a swoon_n then_o do_v they_o hate_v and_o detest_v that_o sin_n which_o before_o seem_v pleasant_a unto_o they_o and_o earnest_o desire_v with_o the_o apostle_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o last_o the_o apostle_n in_o that_o place_n do_v not_o speak_v of_o every_o particular_a sin_n commit_v with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n for_o so_o also_o the_o elect_v offend_v before_o their_o conversion_n but_o of_o a_o general_a and_o malicious_a apostasy_n from_o the_o know_a truth_n and_o a_o scornful_a reject_v of_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n once_o offer_v for_o sin_n so_o that_o the_o sense_n be_v thus_o much_o that_o if_o we_o wilful_o and_o malicious_o sin_n by_o renounce_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n offer_v for_o sin_n we_o can_v hope_v to_o be_v save_v by_o any_o other_o sacrifice_n but_o be_v to_o expect_v judgement_n and_o condemnation_n see_v such_o tread_v under_o foot_n the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o count_v the_o blood_n of_o the_o testament_n a_o unholy_a thing_n and_o even_o despite_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n as_o he_o explane_v himself_o in_o the_o verse_n follow_v §_o sect._n 5_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o first_o question_n mercy_n that_o the_o christian_n may_v fall_v into_o presumptuous_a sin_n and_o that_o so_o fall_v he_o may_v be_v receive_v to_o mercy_n the_o second_o be_v whether_o the_o christian_n man_n may_v fall_v into_o presumptuous_a sin_n and_o if_o he_o do_v whether_o they_o be_v pardonable_a or_o no._n for_o the_o first_o though_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v confess_v that_o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a case_n to_o neglect_v god_n justice_n and_o judgement_n because_o of_o his_o long_a suffering_n or_o to_o take_v occasion_n upon_o the_o abundance_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o readiness_n to_o forgive_v to_o provoke_v he_o continual_o by_o our_o sin_n yet_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o a_o true_a christian_n through_o the_o strength_n of_o his_o inbred_a corruption_n may_v fall_v into_o these_o presumptuous_a sin_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o privilege_n in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n to_o exempt_v they_o from_o any_o sin_n whatsoever_o but_o that_o either_o before_o or_o after_o their_o conversion_n they_o may_v fall_v into_o it_o save_v only_o that_o unpardonable_a sin_n which_o be_v commit_v against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n moreover_o david_n pray_v the_o lord_n to_o keep_v he_o from_o presumptuous_a sin_n 19.13_o psalm_n 19.13_o and_o that_o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v they_o to_o reign_v over_o he_o psalm_n 19.13_o where_o first_o he_o show_v that_o of_o himself_o he_o be_v apt_a to_o fall_v into_o such_o sin_n if_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o preserve_v he_o from_o they_o and_o second_o he_o impli_v that_o the_o lord_n may_v for_o good_a cause_n know_v unto_o himself_o suffer_v he_o to_o commit_v these_o sin_n of_o presumption_n and_o therefore_o he_o further_o pray_v that_o if_o he_o shall_v fall_v into_o such_o sin_n it_o will_v please_v the_o lord_n to_o raise_v he_o by_o true_a repentance_n and_o not_o suffer_v they_o to_o rule_v and_o reign_v in_o he_o so_o that_o it_o appear_v that_o a_o true_a christian_n may_v fall_v into_o these_o sin_n now_o that_o have_v fall_v he_o may_v rise_v again_o by_o true_a repentance_n and_o receive_v pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n it_o be_v likewise_o manifest_a for_o if_o once_o the_o lord_n receive_v we_o into_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o acknowledge_v we_o for_o his_o child_n than_o nothing_o in_o the_o world_n no_o not_o the_o most_o grievous_a sin_n which_o we_o can_v fall_v into_o can_v separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n 39_o rom._n 8.38_o 39_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 8.38_o 29._o second_o our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o that_o every_o sin_n and_o blasphemy_n shall_v be_v forgive_v unto_o man_n upon_o true_a repentance_n 12.31.32_o mat._n 12.31.32_o save_v only_o the_o blasphemy_n against_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v always_o join_v with_o final_a impenitency_n matth._n 12.31_o 32._o three_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o the_o gospel_n be_v general_a and_o indefinite_a exclude_v no_o fort_n of_o sin_n whatsoever_o so_o they_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n and_o therefore_o also_o presumptuous_a sinner_n repent_v and_o believe_v be_v assure_v of_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n last_o if_o david_n may_v fall_v into_o these_o sin_n than_o david_n also_o may_v repent_v and_o receive_v pardon_n see_v he_o be_v true_o justify_v sanctify_a and_o a_o choose_a vessel_n of_o the_o lord_n elect_v to_o everlasting_a life_n §_o sect._n 6_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o temptation_n which_o be_v take_v from_o those_o sin_n which_o be_v once_o commit_v willing_o that_o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v often_o into_o the_o same_o sin_n willing_o now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v of_o they_o which_o he_o sugge_v unto_o the_o weak_a conscience_n after_o the_o commit_n of_o one_o and_o the_o same_o sin_n diverse_a time_n upon_o which_o occasion_n he_o be_v ready_a to_o persuade_v the_o weak_a christian_n that_o he_o never_o true_o repent_v otherwise_o he_o will_v never_o again_o fall_v into_o the_o same_o sin_n and_o the_o howsoever_o the_o child_n of_o god_n may_v fall_v into_o diverse_a sin_n through_o want_n of_o care_n and_o experience_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o incident_a to_o any_o of_o this_o number_n to_o fall_v again_o and_o again_o into_o the_o same_o wickedness_n after_o they_o have_v have_v warning_n and_o sufficient_a knowledge_n of_o the_o evil_n thereof_o for_o the_o answer_v whereof_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o in_o truth_n it_o be_v a_o grievous_a and_o fearful_a case_n to_o be_v thus_o overtake_v and_o to_o be_v so_o besot_v with_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n that_o neither_o instruction_n nor_o our_o own_o experience_n can_v make_v we_o to_o see_v the_o evil_n of_o sin_n and_o work_v in_o we_o a_o care_n to_o avoid_v and_o shun_v it_o the_o burn_a child_n as_o the_o proverb_n be_v dread_v the_o fire_n he_o that_o have_v be_v deceive_v and_o thereby_o much_o endamage_v be_v afterward_o more_o wary_a he_o that_o have_v cast_v himself_o into_o any_o grievous_a disease_n through_o some_o unwholesome_a meat_n be_v ever_o after_o more_o careful_a of_o his_o diet_n he_o that_o have_v once_o be_v assault_v by_o his_o enemy_n at_o unaware_o and_o have_v receive_v grisly_a wound_n will_v after_o he_o be_v cure_v go_v better_a arm_a and_o furnish_v that_o he_o may_v not_o again_o be_v overtake_v of_o the_o like_a danger_n and_o therefore_o see_v experience_n of_o all_o other_o evil_n do_v teach_v we_o to_o avoid_v they_o what_o a_o lamentable_a thing_n be_v this_o that_o no_o warning_n will_v make_v we_o take_v heed_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v the_o great_a evil_n and_o cause_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n that_o have_v drink_v this_o deadly_a poison_n and_o be_v grievous_o sick_a thereof_o in_o our_o conscience_n we_o shall_v be_v recover_v be_v entice_v with_o the_o pleasant_a taste_n thereof_o to_o swallow_v it_o down_o again_o and_o that_o 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and_o be_v ready_a again_o to_o give_v they_o the_o foil_n and_o to_o lead_v they_o captive_a into_o the_o same_o sin_n if_o the_o lord_n uphold_v they_o not_o so_o that_o inrespect_n of_o their_o own_o strength_n they_o may_v fall_v again_o as_o in_o former_a time_n second_o the_o same_o cause_n still_o remain_v which_o may_v move_v the_o lord_n to_o leave_v they_o to_o themselves_o and_o suffer_v they_o to_o fall_v namely_o that_o hereby_o they_o may_v be_v more_o humble_v and_o more_o serious_o bewail_v their_o corruption_n that_o they_o may_v more_o earnest_o implore_v his_o mercy_n and_o he_o more_o manifest_a it_o in_o pardon_v their_o sin_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o his_o glory_n three_o howsoever_o this_o be_v not_o usual_a with_o the_o child_n of_o god_n to_o fall_v diverse_a time_n into_o a_o sin_n which_o be_v great_a and_o grievous_a yet_o every_o one_o find_v in_o his_o own_o experience_n that_o he_o often_o commit_v such_o sin_n as_o be_v not_o so_o heinous_a through_o infirmity_n and_o weakness_n as_o to_o hear_v the_o word_n negligent_o and_o careless_o to_o be_v distract_v with_o wander_a thought_n in_o prayer_n to_o fall_v into_o unjust_a anger_n to_o lie_v and_o use_v idle_a communication_n and_o such_o like_a of_o which_o notwithstanding_o repent_v he_o be_v receive_v unto_o mercy_n so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o the_o often_o fall_v into_o the_o same_o sin_n that_o exclude_v we_o out_o of_o the_o number_n of_o god_n child_n or_o debar_v we_o of_o pardon_n so_o that_o we_o often_o repent_v lay_v hold_v upon_o christ_n with_o a_o lively_a faith_n neither_o do_v the_o scripture_n limit_v and_o restrain_v god_n mereie_v and_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n merit_n to_o the_o pardon_v and_o take_v away_o of_o diverse_a sin_n once_o commit_v but_o extend_v they_o also_o to_o the_o same_o sin_n commit_v diverse_a time_n yea_o to_o all_o sin_n whatsoever_o of_o which_o we_o true_o repent_v chap._n xi_o satan_n temptation_n persuade_v the_o christian_n that_o he_o have_v sin_v against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n answer_v §_o sect._n 1_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o answer_v satan_n temptation_n draw_v from_o these_o sin_n which_o the_o weak_a christian_n have_v fall_v into_o ghost_n of_o the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o if_o he_o can_v so_o prevail_v than_o he_o will_v false_o accuse_v they_o of_o those_o sin_n which_o they_o never_o commit_v and_o especial_o of_o that_o unpardonable_a sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n take_v advantage_n of_o their_o ignorance_n that_o so_o he_o may_v plunge_v they_o into_o desperation_n and_o utter_o discourage_v they_o from_o go_v forward_o in_o the_o course_n of_o godliness_n the_o which_o his_o temptation_n be_v so_o usual_a and_o common_a that_o there_o be_v scarce_o any_o who_o be_v exercise_v in_o this_o spiritual_a warfare_n if_o they_o be_v convert_v unto_o god_n out_o of_o their_o ignorance_n who_o he_o do_v not_o encounter_v with_o this_o weapon_n for_o as_o much_o therefore_o as_o ignorance_n be_v the_o chief_a ground_n of_o this_o temptation_n therefore_o the_o best_a mean_n to_o strengthen_v ourselves_o against_o it_o be_v to_o know_v what_o this_o sin_n be_v which_o if_o we_o once_o understand_v there_o be_v no_o danger_n of_o be_v foil_v in_o this_o assault_n be_v what_o the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v a_o general_a denial_n and_o oppugn_v of_o the_o truth_n and_o all_o religion_n of_o which_o the_o understanding_n and_o conscience_n by_o the_o illumination_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v persuade_v and_o convict_v proceed_v from_o a_o obstinate_a will_n and_o purpose_a malice_n against_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n the_o which_o sin_n be_v commit_v of_o two_o sort_n of_o man_n first_o of_o those_o who_o have_v make_v profession_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o afterward_o become_v apostate_n not_o from_o some_o part_n only_o but_o from_o all_o religion_n condemn_v blaspheme_a and_o persecute_v as_o heretical_a and_o impious_a that_o truth_n which_o before_o they_o profess_v and_o of_o which_o they_o be_v persuade_v and_o thus_o do_v hymeneus_n and_o alexander_n sin_n 1.20_o 1._o tim._n 1.20_o of_o who_o paul_n speak_v 1._o tim._n 1.20_o second_o of_o those_o who_o be_v never_o professor_n thereof_o martyr_n matth._n 12.24.31_o steven_n gardner_n see_v his_o story_n in_o the_o book_n of_o martyr_n who_o conscience_n notwithstanding_o be_v convict_v of_o that_o truth_n which_o they_o do_v oppugn_v a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n matth._n 12.24.31_o and_o in_o many_o of_o the_o learned_a papist_n in_o these_o day_n who_o malicious_o deny_v and_o persecute_v that_o truth_n which_o they_o know_v and_o be_v convict_v of_o §_o sect._n 2_o hereby_o therefore_o it_o appear_v that_o not_o every_o grievous_a sin_n against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n be_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n sin_n how_o to_o distinguish_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n from_o other_o sin_n for_o thus_o david_n offend_v who_o be_v a_o man_n according_a to_o god_n own_o heart_n nor_o every_o deny_v of_o the_o know_a truth_n if_o it_o proceed_v from_o fear_n and_o infirmity_n and_o not_o from_o malice_n and_o obstinate_a rebellion_n for_o thus_o peter_n sin_v in_o deny_v his_o master_n nor_o all_o kind_n of_o oppose_v and_o persecute_v of_o the_o truth_n if_o it_o be_v not_o against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n but_o upon_o blindness_n and_o ignorance_n for_o thus_o paul_n offend_v before_o his_o conversion_n 1.13_o 1._o tim._n 1.13_o as_o appear_v 1._o tim._n 1.13_o and_o many_o of_o the_o jew_n who_o crucify_v christ_n as_o the_o apostle_n peter_n testify_v 3.17_o act._n 3.17_o act._n 3.17_o nor_o all_o malicious_a oppose_v against_o every_o know_a truth_n but_o of_o the_o truth_n in_o general_a and_o all_o true_a religion_n for_o this_o sin_n be_v a_o universal_a apostasy_n from_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n and_o not_o only_o a_o defection_n from_o some_o particular_a point_n thereof_o so_o that_o though_o a_o man_n sin_n against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n through_o infirmity_n and_o not_o of_o malice_n though_o he_o deny_v the_o truth_n through_o fear_n and_o weakness_n though_o he_o persecute_v it_o through_o blindness_n and_o ignorance_n though_o he_o witting_o oppose_v against_o and_o willing_o persecute_v some_o particular_a point_n thereof_o and_o yet_o hold_v and_o profess_v the_o general_a howsoever_o he_o have_v most_o heinous_o offend_v yet_o he_o have_v not_o commit_v this_o unpardonable_a sin_n against_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o therefore_o be_v not_o exclude_v from_o repentance_n nor_o upon_o his_o repentance_n from_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n whereby_o it_o manifest_o appear_v that_o these_o poor_a christian_n which_o labour_n under_o the_o burden_n of_o sin_n be_v mere_o delude_v by_o satan_n false_a suggestion_n and_o gross_o abuse_v through_o their_o own_o 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