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and_o mammon_n 4._o math_n 6._o 24._o jam._n 4._o 4._o and_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o the_o amity_n of_o the_o world_n be_v enmity_n with_o god_n and_o therefore_o whosoever_o will_v be_v a_o friend_n of_o the_o world_n he_o be_v god_n enemy_n which_o argument_n the_o apostle_n john_n use_v to_o dissuade_v we_o from_o this_o carnal_a love_n love_v not_o the_o world_n say_v he_o nor_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n if_o any_o man_n love_v the_o world_n the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n be_v not_o in_o he_o a_o five_o cause_n be_v slackness_n 15._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 15._o and_o negligence_n in_o the_o use_n of_o those_o mean_n which_o both_o beget_v and_o begin_v god_n grace_n in_o we_o and_o also_o nourish_v and_o preserve_v they_o when_o they_o be_v begin_v as_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n read_v prayer_n meditation_n the_o sacrament_n and_o such_o like_a for_o as_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o body_n languish_v and_o consume_v if_o we_o refuse_v our_o bodily_a food_n whereby_o it_o be_v preserve_v so_o must_v also_o our_o soul_n needs_o fall_v into_o a_o consumption_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n if_o we_o neglect_v that_o spiritual_a nourishment_n by_o which_o only_o they_o be_v sustain_v in_o us._n a_o six_o cause_n be_v the_o grieve_v of_o god_n spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o by_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o it_o and_o defile_v our_o soul_n with_o sin_n 19_o ephes_n 4._o 30._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 19_o that_o waste_v the_o conscience_n be_v commit_v wilful_o against_o the_o knowledge_n which_o loathsome_a filthiness_n pollute_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o make_v this_o holy_a guest_n weary_a of_o his_o lodging_n &_o go_v away_o to_o withdraw_v also_o with_o he_o his_o gift_n and_o grace_n by_o which_o alone_o we_o be_v enable_v unto_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v not_o fall_v away_o from_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n let_v we_o love_o entertain_v the_o author_n of_o they_o and_o not_o grieve_v god_n holy_a spirit_n by_o resist_v those_o good_a motion_n which_o he_o put_v into_o we_o and_o by_o make_v our_o heart_n and_o body_n which_o shall_v be_v his_o holy_a temple_n and_o place_n of_o residence_n a_o loathsome_a sty_n of_o sinful_a uncleanness_n a_o last_o cause_n of_o apostasy_n be_v near_o and_o inward_a familiarity_n with_o profane_a and_o wicked_a person_n who_o will_v corrupt_v we_o with_o their_o evil_a example_n and_o poison_v we_o with_o the_o contagion_n of_o their_o sin_n allure_a and_o draw_v we_o by_o degree_n 4._o deut_n 7._o 2_o 3_o 4._o to_o accompany_v they_o in_o their_o evil_a course_n until_o at_o last_o we_o run_v on_o 25._o pro._n 22._o 24_o 25._o with_o they_o into_o the_o same_o excess_n of_o outrageous_a wickedness_n and_o so_o give_v a_o
because_o the_o cross_a book_n as_o it_o show_v his_o honesty_n in_o pay_v his_o debt_n so_o at_o least_o it_o seem_v to_o argue_v defect_n of_o present_a mean_n in_o that_o for_o the_o time_n he_o be_v indebt_v so_o much_o less_o will_v any_o come_v upon_o the_o score_n or_o into_o the_o book_n of_o conscience_n for_o every_o small_a bait_n of_o worldly_a pleasure_n or_o profit_n see_v here_o especial_o one_o thing_n pull_v on_o another_o and_o many_o little_n make_v a_o great_a reckon_n nor_o yet_o for_o matter_n of_o great_a moment_n if_o they_o consider_v that_o payment_n must_v be_v make_v the_o score_n clear_v and_o the_o book_n cross_v before_o they_o can_v betake_v themselves_o to_o quiet_a rest_n which_o when_o it_o be_v do_v though_o it_o show_v their_o faith_n and_o piety_n in_o repent_v yet_o withal_o their_o frailty_n and_o imperfection_n in_o their_o spiritual_a estate_n in_o that_o by_o fall_v into_o sin_n they_o need_v repentance_n §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o consideration_n of_o our_o misery_n and_o punishment_n and_o thus_o we_o must_v examine_v ourselves_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o sin_n which_o when_o we_o have_v do_v we_o must_v not_o rest_v there_o but_o enter_v also_o into_o the_o consideration_n 31._o heb._n 10._o 31._o of_o the_o misery_n and_o punishment_n which_o not_o be_v repent_v of_o they_o bring_v upon_o us._n as_o that_o they_o make_v we_o subject_a to_o the_o wrath_n and_o displeasure_n of_o almighty_n god_n who_o be_v a_o consume_a fire_n and_o we_o as_o stubble_n or_o combustible_a matter_n it_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v into_o his_o hand_n to_o the_o curse_n also_o of_o the_o law_n denounce_v against_o all_o that_o continue_v not_o in_o all_o that_o be_v write_v therein_o to_o do_v it_o and_o to_o all_o the_o plague_n and_o punishment_n threaten_v therein_o which_o respect_v either_o this_o life_n or_o the_o life_n to_o come_v that_o they_o be_v a_o wall_n of_o separation_n between_o our_o god_n and_o we_o stop_v from_o we_o the_o sweet_a influence_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o love_n and_o hinder_v we_o of_o many_o testimony_n of_o his_o favour_n in_o temporal_a thing_n which_o otherwise_o he_o will_v gracious_o bestow_v upon_o us._n and_o contrariwise_o that_o till_o we_o repent_v they_o endanger_v we_o to_o everlasting_a condemnation_n which_o though_o we_o do_v hereafter_o avoid_v by_o turn_v from_o our_o sin_n unto_o god_n yet_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n they_o expose_v we_o to_o temporary_a affliction_n which_o god_n use_v as_o a_o mean_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o repentance_n cross_v we_o in_o our_o evil_a course_n and_o set_v thorny_a 6._o hos_fw-la 2._o 6._o hedge_n in_o our_o way_n to_o stay_v we_o from_o run_v too_o far_o from_o he_o they_o move_v he_o to_o meet_v with_o we_o at_o every_o turn_n and_o to_o bring_v we_o to_o a_o true_a sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n by_o fit_v his_o punishment_n in_o some_o proportion_n or_o likeness_n unto_o they_o because_o so_o brutish_a we_o be_v in_o observe_v our_o sin_n and_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n inflict_v for_o they_o that_o like_o the_o dog_n before_o the_o sheep_n that_o he_o have_v worry_v we_o need_v to_o be_v take_v with_o the_o manner_n and_o to_o have_v our_o fault_n lay_v before_o we_o when_o he_o take_v we_o in_o hand_n to_o beat_v we_o for_o it_o for_o because_o sin_n be_v too_o sweet_a to_o our_o carnal_a appetite_n therefore_o the_o lord_n imbitter_v it_o with_o the_o wormwood_n and_o gall_n of_o affliction_n which_o 19_o lam._n 3._o 19_o oftentimes_o much_o more_o vex_v we_o than_o we_o take_v delight_n in_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n do_v make_v we_o afterward_o when_o we_o remember_v this_o loathsome_a after-taste_a to_o restrain_v our_o appetite_n and_o not_o to_o give_v way_n to_o our_o carnal_a concupiscence_n allure_a we_o to_o wickedness_n §._o sect._n 7_o of_o the_o end_n of_o this_o examination_n and_o time_n when_o it_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v and_o thus_o we_o see_v the_o subject_a matter_n and_o manner_n of_o our_o examination_n with_o the_o help_n and_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v further_v in_o it_o now_o the_o main_a end_n of_o it_o be_v that_o it_o may_v serve_v as_o a_o effectual_a mean_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o repentance_n for_o therefore_o we_o labour_v to_o come_v unto_o a_o true_a sight_n of_o our_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v unfeigned_o bewail_v they_o with_o bitter_a grief_n therefore_o do_v we_o take_v a_o thorough_a view_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n misery_n and_o punishment_n which_o do_v accompany_v they_o that_o see_v the_o ugly_a deformity_n of_o the_o one_o and_o feeling_n or_o foresee_v the_o smart_n of_o the_o other_o we_o may_v be_v move_v either_o not_o to_o sin_n or_o be_v overtake_v to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o and_o to_o prevent_v our_o own_o woe_n by_o speedy_a repentance_n the_o time_n of_o this_o examination_n be_v always_o in_o season_n because_o repentance_n be_v never_o unseasonable_a for_o see_v the_o score_n be_v seldom_o clear_a and_o our_o frailty_n such_o that_o conscience_n be_v occasion_v to_o hold_v the_o pen_n still_o in_o hand_n and_o every_o hand_n while_o write_v up_o our_o debt_n therefore_o we_o must_v be_v still_o examine_v clear_n and_o cross_v of_o our_o book_n that_o nothing_o may_v stand_v upon_o account_n when_o we_o shall_v be_v call_v to_o judgement_n which_o be_v most_o certain_a and_o the_o time_n most_o uncertain_a it_o will_v be_v our_o wisdom_n to_o be_v always_o in_o readiness_n in_o which_o regard_n it_o be_v to_o be_v wish_v that_o we_o will_v spend_v some_o little_a time_n every_o night_n before_o we_o go_v to_o sleep_v in_o examine_v ourselves_o and_o clear_n our_o account_n for_o the_o day_n past_a the_o which_o i_o here_o pass_v over_o have_v speak_v of_o it_o before_o in_o the_o daily_a exercise_n but_o most_o solemn_o and_o serious_o be_v we_o to_o set_v ourselves_o about_o this_o duty_n of_o examination_n when_o as_o we_o have_v some_o special_a cause_n of_o renew_v our_o repentance_n as_o when_o we_o desire_v any_o extraordinary_a benefit_n which_o we_o great_o want_n when_o we_o undertake_v any_o weighty_a business_n when_o we_o humble_v ourselves_o in_o any_o solemn_a manner_n before_o god_n either_o public_o or_o private_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n which_o we_o desire_v shall_v be_v pardon_v or_o of_o some_o imminent_a and_o approach_a judgement_n which_o we_o will_v prevent_v or_o some_o present_a affliction_n which_o we_o will_v have_v remove_v or_o when_o we_o prepare_v ourselves_o that_o we_o may_v come_v as_o worthy_a guest_n to_o the_o lord_n table_n then_o be_v this_o examination_n 28._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 28._o most_o seasonable_a as_o be_v the_o best_a preparative_n for_o humiliation_n fervent_a prayer_n and_o serious_a repentance_n §._o sect._n 8_o a_o complaint_n of_o the_o neglect_n of_o this_o duty_n and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o but_o alas_o how_o be_v this_o excellent_a duty_n general_o neglect_v and_o how_o seldom_o do_v the_o most_o that_o profess_v christianity_n call_v themselves_o unto_o this_o account_n multiply_v their_o sin_n from_o day_n to_o day_n and_o never_o make_v any_o reckon_n of_o they_o and_o although_o almost_o all_o man_n hold_v it_o to_o be_v most_o necessary_a to_o be_v still_o review_v their_o worldly_a estate_n and_o to_o keep_v a_o strict_a account_n of_o their_o debt_n and_o mean_n to_o discharge_v they_o of_o their_o disbursement_n and_o expense_n and_o of_o their_o profit_n and_o come_n in_o yet_o how_o few_o be_v they_o who_o serious_o examine_v their_o debt_n to_o god_n or_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v discharge_v they_o how_o they_o thrive_v and_o increase_v or_o how_o they_o decay_n and_o go_v backward_a in_o their_o spiritual_a estate_n till_o at_o last_o they_o prove_v banquerupt_v in_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n and_o so_o desperate_a in_o their_o estate_n that_o they_o only_o think_v how_o they_o may_v run_v further_o in_o debt_n and_o never_o take_v care_n how_o it_o may_v be_v discharge_v of_o which_o neglect_n there_o be_v many_o cause_n first_o because_o they_o be_v so_o far_o in_o love_n with_o their_o sin_n that_o they_o loathe_v all_o mean_n which_o may_v work_v any_o dislike_n or_o convince_v they_o of_o the_o necessity_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o so_o our_o saviour_n say_v that_o when_o light_n be_v come_v into_o the_o world_n man_n love_v darkness_n rather_o than_o light_n because_o 20._o joh._n 3._o 19_o 20._o their_o deed_n be_v evil_a for_o every_o man_n that_o do_v evil_a hate_v the_o light_n neither_o come_v to_o it_o lest_o his_o deed_n shall_v be_v reproove_v second_o because_o through_o long_a neglect_n of_o this_o duty_n their_o debt_n be_v grow_v
in_o themselves_o effectual_a unto_o we_o for_o our_o purification_n for_o as_o the_o pool_n of_o bethesda_n have_v 5._o joh._n 5._o by_o the_o move_n of_o the_o angel_n virtue_n in_o it_o to_o cure_v disease_n but_o yet_o do_v good_a to_o none_o but_o those_o only_o which_o be_v put_v into_o it_o so_o though_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v sufficient_a to_o cure_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o leprosy_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o make_v it_o clean_o yet_o it_o be_v of_o no_o efficacy_n unto_o any_o save_v those_o who_o be_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n dip_v and_o wash_v in_o it_o see_v like_o the_o poor_a lame_a cripple_n we_o be_v natural_o impotent_a and_o can_v make_v any_o use_n of_o these_o mean_n of_o our_o recovery_n unless_o we_o be_v assist_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o this_o purification_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n to_o this_o end_n the_o which_o we_o may_v apply_v unto_o ourselves_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o precious_a bloodshed_n for_o our_o spiritual_a purge_n from_o sin_n which_o be_v perfect_v in_o our_o justification_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o begin_v in_o our_o sanctification_n by_o purify_n our_o heart_n from_o their_o natural_a corruption_n 9_o act._n 15._o 9_o in_o which_o respect_n faith_n be_v say_v to_o purify_v our_o heart_n not_o material_o or_o formal_o by_o any_o virtue_n inherent_a in_o itself_o but_o instrumental_o by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o bloodshed_n and_o until_o we_o have_v this_o faith_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o riches_n of_o god_n grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v our_o heart_n remain_v it_o their_o natural_a filthiness_n and_o be_v full_a of_o all_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a lust_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o they_o shall_v be_v persuade_v to_o contemn_v the_o bait_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o to_o tread_v underfoot_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n with_o which_o they_o be_v natural_o so_o much_o delight_v till_o they_o have_v a_o offer_n of_o better_a thing_n from_o god_n and_o have_v some_o assurance_n that_o upon_o their_o renounce_n of_o the_o world_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n and_o seek_v after_o these_o rich_a gift_n they_o shall_v most_o certain_o attain_v unto_o they_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n bless_a be_v god_n and_o the_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n 4._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 4._o who_o according_a to_o his_o abundant_a mercy_n have_v beget_v we_o again_o unto_o a_o lively_a hope_n by_o the_o resurrection_n of_o jesus_n christ_n from_o the_o dead_a to_o a_o inheritance_n incorruptible_a and_o undefiled_a and_o that_o fade_v not_o away_o reserve_v in_o heaven_n for_o you_o and_o this_o purge_a moses_n heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o make_v he_o willing_a to_o suffer_v affliction_n with_o the_o people_n of_o god_n because_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n he_o look_v upon_o the_o recompense_n of_o reward_n and_o this_o cause_v the_o saint_n of_o god_n 25._o heb._n 11._o 25._o to_o content_v themselves_o to_o dwell_v in_o tabernacle_n &_o not_o to_o regard_v any_o earthly_a mansion_n because_o they_o look_v for_o a_o city_n which_o have_v foundation_n who_o builder_n 10._o heb._n 11._o 9_o 10._o and_o maker_n be_v god_n &_o the_o holy_a martyr_n to_o endure_v with_o patience_n &_o joy_n most_o cruel_a persecution_n not_o accept_v deliverance_n because_o by_o faith_n they_o be_v persuade_v that_o they_o shall_v obtain_v a_o better_a resurrection_n of_o which_o comfort_n of_o 33._o heb._n 11._o 33._o faith_n we_o have_v great_a need_n to_o be_v thereby_o support_v under_o the_o cross_n and_o persuade_v unto_o the_o contempt_n of_o the_o world_n see_v jesus_n the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n who_o be_v free_a from_o all_o worldly_a lust_n and_o carnal_a corruption_n be_v by_o his_o heavenly_a hope_n encourage_v in_o his_o earthly_a suffering_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v he_o for_o the_o joy_n that_o be_v set_v before_o he_o endure_v the_o cross_n despise_v the_o shame_n and_o be_v set_v down_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o 2._o heb._n 12._o 2._o throne_n of_o god_n cap._n xi_o of_o the_o sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v both_o obtain_v and_o preserve_v it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o inward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o these_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n the_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o our_o heart_n be_v thus_o purify_v or_o no_o be_v either_o inward_a or_o outward_a the_o inward_a sign_n be_v first_o the_o love_n of_o holiness_n and_o purity_n for_o as_o when_o our_o heart_n be_v defile_v with_o natural_a corruption_n we_o loath_a sanctity_n and_o love_n and_o delight_n in_o impure_a lust_n and_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n so_o when_o our_o heart_n be_v purify_v by_o faith_n they_o be_v chief_o please_v with_o those_o thing_n which_o please_v god_n and_o love_a purity_n and_o piety_n they_o delight_v in_o the_o exercise_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o when_o we_o love_v purity_n and_o holiness_n it_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n that_o our_o heart_n be_v pure_a and_o holy_a see_v the_o cause_n of_o love_n be_v likeness_n and_o where_o there_o be_v no_o similitude_n there_o can_v be_v no_o love_n the_o second_o sign_n be_v hatred_n of_o sin_n which_o upon_o the_o same_o ground_n we_o natural_o love_v especial_o of_o those_o sin_n unto_o which_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v most_o incline_v because_o they_o most_o molest_v and_o trouble_v we_o and_o pollute_v the_o heart_n with_o their_o defilement_n hinder_v most_o our_o progress_n in_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n and_o thus_o paul_n when_o his_o heart_n be_v purify_v abhor_a all_o corruption_n and_o delight_v in_o god_n law_n hate_v that_o sin_n most_o which_o he_o do_v most_o commit_v because_o like_o a_o rebel_n it_o war_v against_o the_o law_n 15._o rom._n 7._o 15._o of_o his_o mind_n and_o make_v he_o captive_a to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n the_o three_o sign_n be_v our_o careful_a avoid_v all_o mean_n and_o occasion_n of_o spiritual_a pollution_n for_o as_o he_o that_o have_v filthy_a hand_n care_v not_o to_o handle_v filthy_a thing_n but_o when_o they_o be_v wash_v clean_o will_v not_o willing_o touch_v that_o which_o will_v defile_v they_o so_o a_o impure_a heart_n shun_v not_o the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n of_o impurity_n because_o they_o can_v make_v it_o worse_o than_o it_o be_v in_o it_o own_o nature_n in_o the_o quality_n though_o they_o may_v increase_v the_o pollution_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o degree_n yea_o rather_o be_v like_o filthy_a hog_n natural_o incline_v unto_o filthiness_n they_o seek_v the_o occasion_n of_o more_o uncleanness_n and_o purposely_o wallow_v themselves_o in_o the_o sink_n and_o puddle_n of_o sin_n as_o often_o as_o they_o have_v opportunity_n of_o satisfy_v their_o carnal_a lust_n more_o especial_o he_o that_o have_v a_o pure_a heart_n delight_v in_o the_o company_n of_o those_o who_o be_v pure_a and_o holy_a by_o who_o christian_a conversation_n his_o purity_n and_o sanctification_n may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o increase_v and_o can_v endure_v the_o society_n of_o the_o wicked_a no_o not_o when_o like_o filthy_a dog_n they_o fawn_v upon_o he_o because_o he_o know_v that_o the_o leprosy_n of_o sin_n be_v of_o a_o infectious_a and_o spread_a nature_n that_o he_o who_o touch_v pitch_n shall_v be_v defile_v with_o it_o and_o that_o worldly_a man_n most_o defile_v when_o they_o most_o fawn_v and_o do_v we_o least_o hurt_v when_o they_o be_v far_a from_o us._n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o outward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n the_o outward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n be_v the_o fruit_n of_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n for_o the_o tree_n be_v know_v by_o the_o fruit_n and_o the_o fountain_n by_o the_o 18._o mat._n 7._o 17_o 18._o stream_n that_o flow_v from_o it_o whether_o they_o be_v good_a or_o evil_n for_o a_o good_a tree_n can_v bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n nor_o a_o evil_a tree_n good_a fruit_n as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v us._n if_o therefore_o the_o fruit_n we_o bear_v be_v pure_a and_o holy_a it_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n that_o our_o heart_n be_v purify_v and_o sanctify_v if_o the_o stream_n be_v clear_a and_o sweet_a such_o also_o be_v the_o fountain_n from_o which_o they_o spring_v and_o if_o the_o coin_n we_o outward_o spend_v and_o use_v in_o our_o christian_a trade_v one_o with_o another_o be_v currant_n of_o pure_a metal_n and_o the_o right_a stamp_n then_o be_v the_o treasury_n of_o our_o
perish_v as_o the_o wiseman_n speak_v cap._n v._n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o diverse_a virtue_n which_o spring_v from_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o measure_n and_o mean_n of_o it_o the_o next_o main_n and_o principal_a duty_n be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n when_o as_o know_v believe_v and_o remember_v his_o infiniteness_n in_o all_o goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o all_o perfection_n and_o his_o inestimable_a love_n grace_n and_o bounty_n towards_o we_o we_o do_v love_v he_o again_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n soul_n mind_n and_o strength_n above_o all_o thing_n and_o all_o other_o thing_n in_o he_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n so_o that_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n be_v his_o goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o perfection_n in_o himself_o and_o his_o goodness_n grace_n and_o benignity_n towards_o us._n for_o goodness_n be_v the_o only_a object_n of_o love_n neither_o do_v we_o love_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o either_o true_o good_a or_o at_o least_o appear_v good_a unto_o us._n and_o therefore_o see_v god_n be_v the_o summum_fw-la bonum_fw-la and_o chief_a goodness_n when_o his_o nature_n appear_v to_o be_v so_o we_o shall_v love_v he_o chief_o and_o place_v our_o chief_a happiness_n in_o his_o fruition_n but_o yet_o because_o in_o this_o state_n of_o corruption_n we_o be_v full_a of_o self-love_n therefore_o we_o can_v love_v god_n perfect_o and_o absolute_o for_o himself_o as_o we_o ought_v till_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o and_o have_v it_o shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o we_o love_v he_o because_o he_o love_v we_o first_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v now_o the_o 19_o rom._n 5._o 5._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o measure_n of_o our_o love_n wherewith_o we_o be_v to_o love_n god_n aught_o to_o be_v without_o measure_n both_o because_o he_o be_v immeasurable_a in_o goodness_n in_o his_o own_o nature_n and_o also_o because_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o have_v exceed_v all_o measure_n the_o which_o appear_v not_o only_o in_o our_o creation_n whereby_o he_o have_v give_v we_o unto_o ourselves_o and_o make_v we_o his_o most_o excellent_a creature_n but_o also_o in_o our_o redemption_n wherein_o he_o have_v give_v himself_o unto_o we_o even_o his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n of_o the_o same_o nature_n with_o himself_o to_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o that_o when_o we_o be_v not_o friend_n but_o of_o no_o strength_n stranger_n sinner_n enemy_n unto_o he_o and_o his_o grace_n the_o slave_n of_o satan_n and_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o other_o and_o therefore_o if_o he_o thus_o love_v we_o when_o we_o merit_v no_o love_n yea_o when_o we_o deserve_v wrath_n and_o hatred_n how_o much_o more_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a shall_v we_o love_v he_o who_o be_v most_o lovely_a and_o infinite_o deserve_v our_o love_n but_o because_o our_o nature_n be_v finite_a we_o can_v love_v he_o infinite_o we_o ought_v therefore_o to_o love_v he_o as_o much_o as_o be_v possible_a for_o we_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n soul_n and_o strength_n or_o if_o we_o can_v thus_o do_v in_o respect_n of_o our_o corruption_n yet_o at_o least_o we_o must_v love_v he_o in_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n as_o much_o as_o we_o can_v and_o be_v hearty_o sorry_a that_o we_o can_v love_v he_o no_o better_o we_o must_v love_v he_o above_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n as_o house_n land_n parent_n child_n wife_n yea_o our_o own_o life_n and_o be_v ready_a with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o lay_v they_o down_o for_o he_o as_o he_o have_v first_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o us._n for_o if_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v all_o thing_n in_o he_o and_o for_o he_o than_o ought_v we_o to_o love_v he_o much_o more_o prefer_v his_o glory_n even_o before_o our_o own_o salvation_n when_o as_o they_o come_v in_o comparison_n the_o one_o with_o the_o other_o and_o this_o be_v that_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v to_o be_v embrace_v of_o we_o as_o be_v in_o itself_o a_o most_o excellent_a virtue_n and_o in_o diverse_a respect_n to_o be_v prefer_v before_o faith_n and_o hope_n 13._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 13._o and_o to_o we_o most_o profitable_a see_v it_o assure_v we_o of_o god_n love_n and_o remission_n 47._o luk._n 7._o 47._o of_o our_o sin_n transform_v we_o after_o a_o manner_n into_o the_o divine_a nature_n for_o where_o be_v love_n there_o be_v likeness_n and_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o it_o to_o change_v the_o lover_n as_o much_o as_o may_v be_v into_o the_o party_n belove_v and_o final_o wean_v our_o heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o earthly_a vanity_n and_o lift_v up_o our_o affection_n and_o thought_n unto_o god_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n make_v all_o that_o we_o do_v or_o suffer_v for_o god_n sake_n easy_a and_o tolerable_a yea_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a for_o it_o seek_v not_o her_o own_o bear_v all_o thing_n endure_v all_o thing_n it_o enable_v 7._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 6_o 7._o we_o to_o offer_v unto_o god_n cheerful_a obedience_n and_o to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o joy_n and_o delight_n which_o without_o it_o be_v irksome_a and_o unpleasant_a yea_o intolerable_a and_o impossible_a unto_o flesh_n and_o blood_n now_o the_o mean_n whereby_o our_o heart_n may_v be_v inflame_v with_o this_o divine_a fire_n of_o god_n love_n be_v first_o that_o we_o often_o meditate_v upon_o god_n infinite_a goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o perfection_n which_o make_v he_o worthy_a of_o all_o love_n and_o how_o he_o have_v exercise_v these_o save_a attribute_n towards_o we_o in_o our_o creation_n and_o preservation_n in_o our_o redemption_n give_v his_o only_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n forgive_a we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o in_o bestow_v upon_o we_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o enjoy_v in_o this_o life_n or_o hope_v for_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v now_o the_o virtue_n and_o grace_n which_o arise_v and_o issue_v from_o love_n be_v diverse_a as_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n thankfulness_n and_o obedience_n zeal_n be_v the_o fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o our_o fervent_a love_n towards_o god_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o flame_n arise_v from_o this_o divine_a fire_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v most_o careful_a and_o earnest_a in_o seek_v god_n glory_n both_o in_o advance_v and_o further_a all_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v further_v and_o in_o oppose_v hinder_v and_o remove_v all_o the_o impediment_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v hinder_v and_o this_o be_v to_o be_v show_v in_o all_o other_o virtue_n as_o be_v the_o intention_n of_o they_o and_o in_o all_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v unto_o god_n so_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o general_o that_o it_o be_v good_a to_o be_v zealous_o affect_v always_o in_o a_o good_a thing_n 18._o gal._n 4._o 18._o our_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o hatred_n of_o sin_n must_v be_v zealous_a and_o hot_a and_o not_o cold_a or_o lukewarm_a our_o repentance_n must_v be_v join_v with_o zeal_n be_v zealous_a and_o amend_v we_o must_v zealous_o worship_v and_o serve_v god_n according_a 19_o apoc._n 3._o 19_o to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n fervent_a in_o spirit_n serve_v the_o lord_n we_o must_v not_o 10._o rom._n 12._o 11._o tit._n 2._o 14._o 1._o thes_n 3._o 10._o only_o do_v good_a work_n but_o be_v zealous_a of_o they_o we_o must_v pray_v with_o zeal_n exceed_o and_o pour_v out_o our_o heart_n like_o water_n before_o the_o lord_n with_o 19_o lam._n 2._o 19_o zeal_n we_o must_v preach_v the_o word_n and_o be_v inward_o affect_v with_o that_o we_o speak_v that_o so_o also_o we_o may_v affect_v other_o and_o we_o must_v with_o zeal_n hear_v the_o word_n and_o even_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o this_o spiritual_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n 1._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 1._o that_o we_o may_v grow_v up_o thereby_o but_o yet_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o our_o zeal_n be_v guide_v with_o knowledge_n and_o not_o show_v itself_o in_o all_o thing_n but_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v only_o in_o a_o good_a matter_n and_o also_o that_o in_o advance_v of_o the_o 18._o gal._n 4._o 18._o mean_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o remove_v the_o impediment_n we_o keep_v ourselves_o within_o the_o limit_n of_o our_o calling_n now_o the_o mean_n to_o attain_v unto_o this_o zeal_n be_v to_o consider_v often_o and_o serious_o how_o great_a thing_n
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next_o unto_o faith_n upon_o 37._o luk._n 24._o 37._o which_o he_o will_v have_v they_o to_o preach_v in_o his_o name_n a_o duty_n that_o belong_v unto_o all_o and_o be_v never_o unseasonable_a always_o necessary_a a_o evangelicall_a grace_n and_o chief_a fruit_n of_o faith_n in_o which_o it_o live_v without_o which_o it_o be_v dead_a so_o that_o as_o faith_n be_v the_o life_n of_o our_o soul_n by_o apply_v christ_n unto_o we_o in_o who_o we_o live_v so_o repentance_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o sense_n and_o feeling_n which_o can_v not_o otherwise_o judge_v of_o the_o hide_a root_n but_o by_o the_o outward_a fruit_n be_v the_o life_n of_o this_o life_n as_o faith_n be_v the_o only_a condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o all_o good_a thing_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a so_o repentance_n as_o a_o counter-bond_n assure_v unto_o we_o this_o assurance_n &_o by_o a_o sensible_a infallibility_n &_o outward_a evidence_n persuade_v we_o that_o we_o perform_v this_o condition_n of_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o apprehend_v all_o the_o promise_n by_o faith_n unfeigned_a now_o that_o thou_o may_v o_o my_o soul_n proceed_v in_o some_o order_n what_o be_v this_o repentance_n but_o a_o evangelicall_a and_o save_a grace_n of_o god_n wrought_v in_o thy_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n apply_v by_o faith_n as_o by_o his_o instrument_n christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n which_o inflame_v thy_o heart_n with_o fervent_a love_n do_v make_v thou_o look_v upon_o he_o who_o thou_o have_v pierce_v to_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n as_o the_o chief_a cause_n of_o his_o death_n to_o hate_v and_o forsake_v they_o and_o to_o turn_v unto_o god_n offer_v unto_o thou_o grace_n and_o pardon_n by_o amendment_n of_o life_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n so_o that_o it_o be_v a_o grace_n and_o free_a gift_n and_o no_o natural_a endowment_n which_o come_v by_o inheritance_n or_o else_o procure_v by_o thy_o own_o purchase_n it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n who_o give_v unto_o thou_o all_o good_a thing_n it_o be_v a_o gift_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n prevent_v thou_o when_o thou_o do_v never_o so_o much_o as_o think_v of_o it_o by_o put_v into_o thy_o mind_n the_o profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o it_o and_o into_o thy_o heart_n some_o desire_n of_o receive_v it_o prepare_v and_o fit_v thou_o for_o it_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o law_n work_v humiliation_n contrition_n and_o legal_a sorrow_n and_o fit_v thy_o mind_n and_o will_n that_o they_o may_v consent_v and_o obey_v the_o motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n outward_a in_o the_o word_n and_o inward_a in_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n work_v it_o first_o in_o thou_o by_o change_v the_o mind_n and_o heart_n and_o turn_v they_o from_o sin_n unto_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n coworking_a with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v continue_v renew_v and_o increase_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o it_o and_o perfect_v thy_o repentance_n in_o the_o part_n and_o degree_n of_o it_o which_o himself_o begin_v it_o be_v he_o that_o call_v we_o to_o repentance_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o repent_v he_o strike_v our_o stony_a heart_n and_o make_v they_o to_o relent_v by_o sound_a contrition_n before_o these_o rock_n will_v yield_v any_o water_n of_o true_a repentance_n it_o be_v he_o that_o pour_v the_o spirit_n 25._o ezek._n 11._o 29._o &_o 36._o 26._o zach._n 12._o 10._o act._n 5._o 31_o &_o 11._o 18._o 2._o tim._n 2._o 25._o of_o grace_n upon_o the_o house_n of_o judah_n before_o they_o can_v lament_v for_o their_o wickedness_n and_o that_o give_v repentance_n to_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n and_o with_o it_o remission_n of_o sin_n thou_o can_v not_o turn_v unto_o he_o o_o my_o soul_n before_o he_o first_o turn_v unto_o thou_o nor_o weep_v bitter_o with_o peter_n till_o he_o thaw_v thy_o freeze_a heart_n by_o reflect_v upon_o thou_o the_o beam_n of_o his_o gracious_a countenance_n yea_o when_o he_o turn_v thou_o can_v not_o turn_v till_o he_o turn_v his_o face_n turn_v also_o thy_o heart_n as_o it_o be_v run_v away_o with_o fear_n and_o never_o look_v back_o that_o thou_o may_v behold_v his_o gracious_a countenance_n promise_v nothing_o but_o good_a and_o his_o stretch_v out_o arm_n to_o receive_v thou_o unto_o grace_n and_o favour_n sure_o say_v the_o church_n after_o i_o be_v turn_v i_o repent_v and_o after_o that_o 21._o jer._n 31._o 19_o lam._n 5._o 21._o i_o be_v instruct_v i_o smite_v upon_o my_o thigh_n no_o man_n can_v sorrow_n for_o his_o sin_n nor_o resolve_v to_o forsake_v they_o but_o he_o that_o hate_v they_o nor_o any_o hate_v they_o but_o they_o who_o love_n god_n nor_o any_o love_v he_o who_o heart_n he_o first_o inflame_v not_o by_o shed_v abroad_o his_o love_n in_o they_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o he_o give_v unto_o 19_o rom._n 5._o 5._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o us._n neither_o do_v he_o work_v alone_o but_o together_o with_o his_o son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n for_o it_o be_v the_o blood_n of_o this_o lamb_n of_o god_n which_o work_v our_o adamantine_a heart_n to_o this_o relent_a softness_n and_o the_o water_n which_o issue_v out_o of_o his_o pierce_a side_n which_o be_v behold_v with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n do_v draw_v out_o of_o our_o eye_n the_o brinish_a water_n of_o repentant_a tear_n and_o therefore_o because_o he_o be_v the_o author_n of_o our_o repentance_n both_o as_o he_o procure_v it_o by_o the_o meritorious_a virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o work_v it_o by_o his_o bloodshed_n apply_v by_o faith_n he_o injoin_v his_o apostle_n to_o preach_v repentance_n in_o his_o name_n final_o 47._o luk._n 24._o 47._o it_o be_v the_o oil_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n which_o supple_v and_o soften_v our_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n it_o be_v this_o divine_a fire_n which_o warm_v our_o cold_a heart_n with_o the_o flame_n of_o god_n love_n and_o the_o hot_a blood_n that_o issue_v from_o our_o saviour_n cause_v they_o to_o send_v up_o into_o our_o head_n these_o salt_n yet_o sweet_a water_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n which_o distil_v by_o our_o eye_n and_o in_o trickle_a tear_n drop_v from_o our_o cheek_n this_o wind_n of_o the_o spirit_n must_v blow_v upon_o we_o yea_o must_v blow_v into_o we_o before_o we_o can_v return_v unto_o god_n one_o sigh_v to_o express_v our_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n see_v god_n be_v the_o principal_a cause_n of_o thy_o repentance_n rob_v he_o of_o no_o part_n of_o his_o due_n but_o ascribe_v unto_o he_o the_o whole_a glory_n of_o his_o own_o work_n which_o though_o he_o can_v effect_v by_o his_o sole_a immediate_a power_n yet_o he_o be_v please_v to_o use_v in_o it_o many_o subordinate_a cause_n mean_n and_o instrument_n by_o which_o he_o work_v this_o grace_n in_o thou_o as_o ministerial_a and_o help_a cause_n namely_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n who_o in_o this_o work_n be_v co-labourer_n with_o christ_n send_v by_o he_o to_o open_a man_n eye_n and_o to_o turn_v they_o from_o darkness_n to_o light_n and_o from_o 18._o act._n 26._o 18._o the_o power_n of_o satan_n unto_o god_n that_o they_o may_v receive_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o inheritance_n among_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n in_o which_o respect_n they_o be_v call_v spiritual_a father_n beget_v they_o to_o god_n by_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o 15._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 15._o word_n so_o likewise_o instrumental_a cause_n which_o be_v inward_a precedent_n and_o immediate_a as_o save_v knowledge_n show_v the_o way_n to_o repentance_n a_o lively_a faith_n unfeigned_a love_n and_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n especial_o the_o last_o and_o general_a judgement_n at_o 30._o act._n 17._o 30._o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n or_o else_o outward_a which_o either_o lead_n and_o draw_v or_o else_o move_v and_o persuade_v we_o to_o repentance_n of_o the_o former_a sort_n be_v many_o instrument_n and_o mean_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o it_o as_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o first_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o law_n which_o prepare_v we_o for_o it_o and_o of_o the_o 7._o esa_n 55._o 7._o gospel_n which_o work_v it_o in_o we_o by_o assure_v we_o that_o if_o we_o will_v turn_v to_o the_o lord_n he_o will_v have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n so_o also_o cross_n 4._o psal_n 119._o 71._o luk._n 13._o 1_o 2_o 3._o rom._n 2._o 4._o and_o affliction_n either_o upon_o ourselves_o or_o other_o god_n blessing_n and_o benefit_n either_o promise_v or_o bestow_v the_o move_a and_o persuade_v cause_n be_v innumerable_a as_o the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o his_o patience_n and_o long_a suffering_n his_o truth_n in_o his_o
hand_n because_o be_v create_v we_o have_v 28._o act._n 17._o 28._o psal_n 104._o 28._o no_o power_n to_o subsist_v of_o ourselves_o but_o whole_o depend_v upon_o god_n for_o the_o continuance_n of_o we_o in_o our_o life_n and_o good_a estate_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v in_o he_o we_o live_v &_o move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v so_o that_o if_o he_o withdraw_v his_o assist_a power_n we_o perish_v and_o return_v unto_o our_o dust_n by_o his_o all-ruling_a providence_n we_o be_v every_o day_n in_o the_o year_n every_o hour_n in_o the_o day_n and_o every_o minute_n and_o moment_n in_o the_o hour_n preserve_v from_o innumerable_a danger_n which_o otherwise_o will_v seize_v upon_o we_o from_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o many_o and_o mighty_a enemy_n and_o especial_o of_o that_o roar_a and_o devour_a 8._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 8._o lion_n who_o be_v always_o ready_a to_o destroy_v we_o if_o we_o be_v not_o preserve_v under_o the_o wing_n of_o the_o almighty_a from_o his_o rage_n and_o malice_n by_o it_o we_o be_v govern_v and_o direct_v in_o all_o our_o way_n so_o as_o we_o can_v stir_v a_o foot_n nor_o move_v a_o hand_n nor_o open_v our_o eye_n or_o ear_n nor_o speak_v a_o word_n if_o we_o have_v not_o strength_n from_o he_o by_o it_o all_o the_o creature_n become_v serviceable_a unto_o we_o and_o work_v together_o for_o our_o good_a which_o otherwise_o will_v be_v our_o bane_n from_o god_n we_o have_v all_o the_o benefit_n which_o we_o enjoy_v the_o sun_n which_o give_v we_o light_a and_o vital_a heat_n the_o air_n which_o we_o breathe_v the_o earth_n which_o sustain_v we_o the_o meat_n which_o feed_v we_o the_o apparel_n which_o cover_v our_o nakedness_n and_o keep_v we_o warm_a our_o health_n and_o wealth_n our_o peace_n plenty_n and_o prosperity_n and_o all_o other_o blessing_n fit_a both_o for_o necessity_n and_o for_o our_o comfort_n and_o delight_n and_o not_o only_o the_o thing_n themselves_o but_o all_o their_o virtue_n and_o vigour_n whereby_o they_o 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he_o do_v unto_o thou_o why_o do_v he_o preserve_v thy_o life_n but_o that_o thou_o shall_v live_v to_o his_o glory_n why_o do_v he_o make_v all_o his_o creature_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n serviceable_a unto_o thou_o but_o that_o thou_o shall_v hereby_o be_v move_v with_o more_o cheerfulness_n to_o serve_v he_o who_o have_v create_v both_o they_o and_o thou_o why_o do_v he_o preserve_v thou_o from_o danger_n and_o protect_v thou_o from_o enemy_n and_o deliver_v thou_o out_o of_o trouble_n and_o affliction_n but_o that_o thou_o shall_v glorify_v and_o serve_v he_o without_o fear_n in_o 75._o psal_n 50._o 15_o luke_n 1._o 74_o 75._o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o thy_o life_n why_o do_v he_o give_v the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n but_o that_o thou_o shall_v shun_v the_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o call_n why_o do_v he_o let_v thou_o breathe_v the_o air_n but_o that_o thou_o shall_v spend_v this_o breath_n in_o speak_v &_o sing_v to_o his_o praise_n final_o why_o do_v he_o feed_v and_o clothe_v thou_o and_o give_v unto_o thou_o those_o manifold_a blessing_n which_o thou_o injoye_v but_o that_o by_o this_o rich_a wage_n he_o may_v encourage_v thou_o to_o do_v he_o faithful_a and_o cheerful_a service_n which_o if_o thou_o neglecte_v and_o mis-spend_a all_o the_o rich_a gift_n which_o thou_o have_v receive_v to_o the_o dishonour_n of_o he_o that_o give_v they_o in_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n and_o in_o satisfy_v of_o thy_o own_o carnal_a and_o sensual_a lust_n what_o do_v thou_o hereby_o but_o bewray_v thy_o horrible_a ingratitude_n towards_o such_o a_o gracious_a and_o bountiful_a lord_n and_o master_n what_o do_v thou_o but_o alienate_v his_o love_n from_o thou_o and_o provoke_v his_o wrath_n against_o thou_o move_v he_o in_o his_o just_a displeasure_n to_o withdraw_v his_o gift_n from_o thou_o which_o thou_o abuse_v or_o let_v thou_o enjoy_v they_o in_o his_o anger_n to_o thy_o great_a 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for_o the_o supply_n of_o all_o our_o want_n protection_n from_o all_o danger_n and_o deliverance_n out_o of_o all_o affliction_n and_o so_o much_o the_o rather_o because_o we_o be_v hereby_o strengthen_v in_o our_o faith_n and_o enable_v to_o apply_v unto_o ourselves_o all_o those_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a promise_n which_o god_n have_v make_v unto_o those_o who_o bring_v forth_o these_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n especial_o those_o which_o concern_v spiritual_a peace_n and_o tranquillity_n of_o mind_n and_o this_o holy_a and_o christian_a security_n so_o the_o lord_n promise_v that_o if_o we_o will_v keep_v his_o statute_n and_o judgement_n we_o shall_v dwell_v in_o the_o land_n in_o 19_o levit._fw-la 25._o 18_o 19_o safety_n and_o in_o another_o place_n that_o if_o we_o keep_v his_o statute_n and_o walk_v 6._o chap._n 26._o 3_o 5_o 6._o in_o his_o commandment_n to_o do_v they_o the_o lord_n with_o all_o other_o temporal_a benefit_n promise_v peace_n and_o safety_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v lie_v down_o and_o none_o shall_v make_v we_o afraid_a and_o zophar_n tell_v we_o that_o if_o we_o prepare_v 19_o job_n 11._o 13_o 15_o 19_o our_o heart_n to_o seek_v god_n and_o stretch_v out_o our_o hand_n towards_o he_o that_o then_o we_o shall_v be_v steadfast_a and_o without_o fear_n lie_v down_o secure_o and_o be_v free_v from_o the_o fear_n of_o all_o thing_n so_o wisdom_n promise_v that_o who_o so_o harken_v unto_o she_o and_o obey_v her_o voice_n they_o shall_v dwell_v safe_o and_o shall_v 33._o pro._n 1._o 33._o be_v quiet_a from_o fear_n of_o evil_a yea_o the_o lord_n have_v not_o only_o say_v but_o swear_v it_o that_o all_o his_o redeemed_z shall_v worship_v and_o serve_v he_o without_o fear_n 75._o luk._n 1._o 74_o 75._o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o he_o all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n §._o 8_o of_o the_o effect_n of_o spiritual_a security_n and_o these_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o this_o spiritual_a security_n the_o effect_n of_o it_o be_v quite_o contrary_a to_o those_o of_o carnal_a security_n for_o it_o do_v not_o make_v we_o more_o slothful_a and_o sluggish_a in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n but_o more_o watchful_a over_o all_o our_o way_n that_o we_o may_v do_v all_o thing_n which_o be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n from_o who_o we_o enjoy_v so_o great_a a_o blessing_n and_o not_o commit_v any_o thing_n against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n which_o may_v disturb_v our_o sweet_a peace_n or_o deprive_v we_o of_o the_o inward_a joy_n of_o this_o spiritual_a security_n it_o do_v not_o make_v we_o more_o negligent_a and_o backward_o in_o holy_a duty_n but_o to_o perform_v they_o with_o all_o diligence_n and_o
xv._o of_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o a_o good_a conscience_n witness_v to_o the_o faithful_a 77_o sect._n 1_o that_o it_o witness_v first_o pardon_v of_o sin_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n 77_o 2_o second_o it_o witness_v our_o sanctification_n 78_o 3_o three_o that_o we_o be_v in_o all_o estate_n bless_v 79_o 4_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n make_v we_o cheerful_a in_o god_n service_n 79_o cap._n xvi_o of_o the_o sign_n and_o property_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n 81_o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o sign_n and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o 81_o 2_o the_o second_o be_v take_v from_o the_o manner_n of_o work_v it_o in_o us._n 81_o 3_o the_o three_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o it_o 81_o 4_o that_o it_o be_v know_v by_o the_o property_n of_o it_o and_o first_o that_o it_o be_v pure_a and_o peaceable_a 82_o 5_o that_o it_o keep_v itself_o clear_a before_o god_n and_o man_n 82_o 6_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n know_v itself_o to_o be_v so_o 83_o 7_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n make_v we_o merry_a and_o cheerful_a 84_o 8_o that_o it_o may_v be_v know_v by_o the_o integrity_n and_o constancy_n of_o it_o 85_o cap._n xvii_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v get_v a_o good_a conscience_n and_o preserve_v it_o be_v get_v 86_o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o mean_n be_v high_o to_o esteem_v it_o 86_o 2_o the_o second_o mean_n to_o know_v god_n reveal_v will_n and_o apply_v it_o for_o use_v 87_o 3_o the_o three_o mean_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n 88_o 4_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v the_o exercise_n of_o repentance_n 89_o 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o a_o good_a conscience_n may_v be_v preserve_v 90_o the_o second_o book_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n contain_v the_o main_a part_n and_o principal_a duty_n of_o it_o which_o we_o ought_v general_o to_o perform_v at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o good_a occasion_n cap._n i._n of_o the_o main_a duty_n wherein_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v 92_o sect._n 1_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v in_o do_v all_o those_o duty_n which_o god_n have_v command_v 92_o 2_o of_o that_o evangelicall_a obedience_n wherein_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v 93_o 3_o that_o this_o obedience_n must_v be_v perform_v after_o a_o evangelicall_a manner_n 94_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v join_v in_o it_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n 94_o cap._n ii_o of_o piety_n which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o table_n 95_o sect._n 1_o of_o piety_n comprise_v in_o it_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n 95_o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5._o reason_n move_v we_o to_o embrace_v piety_n take_v from_o the_o excellency_n profit_n and_z necessity_n of_o it_o cap._n iii_o of_o our_o adhere_n and_o cleave_v unto_o god_n with_o full_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n of_o our_o heart_n 99_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o commandment_n 99_o 2_o of_o adhere_v unto_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o necessity_n of_o it_o 100_o 3_o the_o property_n of_o sound_a resolution_n as_o first_o that_o it_o must_v be_v universal_a 101_o 4_o the_o necessity_n of_o our_o adhere_n unto_o god_n prove_v by_o diverse_a reason_n 102_o 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v confirm_v our_o resolution_n of_o adhere_v unto_o god_n 103_o cap._n four_o of_o trust_n affiance_n and_o hope_v in_o god_n 105_o sect._n 1_o of_o affiance_n in_o god_n and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o unto_o it_o 105_o 2_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o affiance_n 106_o 3_o of_o hope_n in_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v 107_o 4_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o hope_n 108_o cap._n v._o of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o diverse_a virtue_n which_o spring_v from_o it_o 109._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o measure_n and_o mean_n of_o it_o 109_o 2_o of_o the_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v 110_o 3_o of_o rejoice_v in_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o 111_o 4_o of_o thankfulness_n unto_o god_n what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o and_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o 112_o 5_o of_o obedience_n unto_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o property_n of_o true_a obedience_n 113_o 6_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o obedience_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v it_o 114_o 7_o of_o passive_a obedience_n and_o patience_n in_o affliction_n 115_o cap._n vi_o of_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o humility_n which_o arise_v from_o it_o join_v with_o his_o love_n and_o of_o god_n external_a worship_n with_o the_o body_n 116_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o 116_o 2_o that_o this_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n and_o of_o the_o profit_n of_o it_o 117_o 3_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o obtain_v this_o fear_n of_o god_n 118_o 4_o of_o humility_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o 119_o 5_o of_o the_o excellency_n and_o utility_n of_o humility_n 120_o 6_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o humility_n 121_o 7_o of_o external_a worship_n with_o our_o body_n 122_o cap._n vii_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o be_v require_v in_o the_o second_o commandment_n as_o prayer_n hear_v the_o word_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n 123_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o thing_n general_o require_v in_o the_o second_o commandment_n 123_o 2_o of_o prayer_n and_o invocation_n 124_o 3_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n minister_n 125_o 4_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o hearer_n and_o first_o such_o as_o respect_v their_o preparation_n 125_o 5_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o hear_v and_o after_o we_o have_v hear_v 126_o 6_o of_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n 127_o cap._n viii_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o three_o and_o four_o commandment_n 129_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sanctify_a of_o god_n name_n and_o how_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v do_v 129_o 2_o of_o the_o sanctify_a god_n name_v in_o lawful_a oath_n 130_o 3_o of_o the_o sanctify_a god_n name_v by_o make_v and_o perform_v our_o vow_n 131_o 4_o of_o the_o sanctify_a god_n sabbath_n and_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o 131_o 5_o of_o the_o spiritual_a sanctification_n of_o the_o outward_a rest_n 132_o cap._n ix_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o second_o table_n 133_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n 133_o 2_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o sobriety_n towards_o ourselves_o 134_o 3_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o charity_n 135_o 4_o of_o the_o mean_n and_o manner_n of_o work_a charity_n in_o us._n 135_o 5_o what_o charity_n be_v and_o the_o property_n of_o it_o 136_o 6_o of_o the_o object_n of_o charity_n which_o be_v our_o neighbour_n 137_o 7_o the_o manner_n of_o love_v our_o neighbour_n namely_o as_o ourselves_o 138_o 8_o that_o natural_a self-love_n be_v not_o the_o rule_n of_o charity_n but_o that_o which_o be_v holy_a and_o spiritual_a 138_o 9_o the_o property_n of_o lawful_a self-love_n 139_o 10_o that_o we_o must_v love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o christ_n have_v love_v us._n 139_o cap._n x._o of_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o embrace_v charity_n 140_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o excellency_n of_o charity_n 140_o 2_o of_o the_o profit_n of_o it_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o neighbour_n 141_o 3_o of_o the_o profit_n of_o it_o in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o 142_o 4_o of_o the_o necessity_n of_o charity_n 142_o cap._n xi_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o five_o commandment_n 144_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o general_a duty_n require_v in_o the_o five_o commandment_n 144_o 2_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n in_o excellency_n and_o of_o inferior_n towards_o they_o 144_o 3_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n in_o authority_n in_o general_a and_o of_o inferior_n towards_o they_o 146_o 4_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n and_o inferior_n in_o the_o family_n and_o first_o of_o man_n and_o wife_n towards_o one_o another_o 147_o 5_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o husband_n and_o wife_n towards_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o family_n 148_o 6_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o parent_n and_o child_n 148_o 7_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o master_n and_o servant_n 149_o 8_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o minister_n and_o people_n 149_o 9_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o magistrate_n and_o subject_n 150_o cap._n xii_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o six_o commandment_n 151_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o this_o commandment_n and_o of_o anger_n and_o hatred_n 151_o 2_o of_o the_o inward_a duty_n and_o virtue_n here_o
holy_a spirit_n this_o be_v that_o son-like_a obedience_n which_o god_n now_o require_v of_o we_o which_o if_o we_o perform_v we_o and_o our_o service_n shall_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n in_o christ_n our_o imperfect_a righteousness_n be_v cover_v with_o his_o perfect_a obedience_n and_o our_o corruption_n wash_v away_o in_o his_o blood_n for_o he_o spare_v we_o as_o a_o love_a father_n spare_v his_o son_n that_o serve_v he_o who_o in_o the_o duty_n 17._o mal._n 3._o 17._o which_o he_o require_v respect_v his_o affection_n more_o than_o the_o action_n and_o the_o intention_n and_o desire_n of_o his_o heart_n to_o please_v he_o more_o than_o of_o his_o ability_n in_o performance_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o there_o be_v first_o a_o willing_a 12._o 2._o cor._n 8._o 12._o mind_n it_o be_v accept_v according_a to_o that_o a_o man_n have_v and_o not_o according_a to_o that_o he_o have_v not_o a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o david_n who_o have_v in_o his_o heart_n 16._o 2._o sam._n 7._o 16._o a_o desire_n and_o resolution_n to_o build_v the_o temple_n though_o he_o do_v it_o not_o be_v accept_v and_o reward_v of_o god_n as_o if_o he_o have_v build_v it_o and_o in_o abraham_n 16._o gen._n 22._o 16._o who_o resolution_n to_o sacrifice_v his_o son_n be_v as_o please_v in_o god_n sight_n as_o if_o he_o have_v be_v sacrifice_v now_o the_o reason_n why_o our_o desire_n and_o resolution_n be_v so_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n be_v first_o because_o they_o be_v the_o chief_a service_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o the_o lord_n respect_v above_o all_o other_o part_n and_o outward_a performance_n and_o second_o because_o all_o our_o endeavour_n and_o action_n be_v according_a to_o our_o desire_n either_o forward_a and_o fervent_a or_o slack_a and_o remiss_a for_o as_o philosophy_n teach_v the_o love_n and_o desire_v of_o attain_v to_o the_o end_n be_v the_o first_o cause_n in_o the_o intention_n of_o the_o agent_n which_o set_v he_o on_o work_n and_o according_a to_o the_o greatness_n of_o this_o love_n and_o desire_n to_o the_o end_n at_o which_o we_o aim_v such_o be_v our_o care_n and_o diligence_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o moreover_o as_o it_o will_v make_v our_o person_n and_o action_n accept_v of_o god_n so_o our_o prayer_n which_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o hear_v and_o grant_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n lord_n thou_o 17._o psal_n 10._o 17._o have_v hear_v the_o desire_n of_o the_o humble_a thou_o will_v prepare_v their_o heart_n thou_o will_v cause_v thy_o ear_n to_o hear_v and_o again_o he_o will_v fulfil_v the_o desire_n of_o they_o that_o fear_v 9_o psal_n 145._o 9_o he_o he_o will_v hear_v their_o cry_n and_o will_v save_v they_o and_o the_o wiseman_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o desire_n of_o the_o righteous_a shall_v be_v grant_v that_o be_v not_o they_o who_o be_v 24._o pro._n 10._o 24._o righteous_a according_a to_o the_o rigour_n of_o the_o 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swear_v and_o will_v perform_v it_o that_o i_o will_v keep_v thy_o righteous_a judgement_n 106._o psal_n 119._o 106._o and_o thus_o job_n to_o strengthen_v his_o desire_n and_o resolution_n in_o shun_v sin_n and_o serve_v god_n bind_v himself_o and_o all_o his_o member_n hereunto_o by_o solemn_a covenant_n i_o have_v say_v he_o make_v a_o covenant_n with_o my_o eye_n why_o then_o 1._o job_n 31._o 1._o shall_v i_o think_v upon_o a_o maiden_n §._o sect._n 4_o they_o must_v be_v entire_a and_o total_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n and_o object_n second_o these_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n must_v be_v entire_a and_o total_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n and_o object_n for_o they_o must_v proceed_v from_o the_o whole_a heart_n and_o will_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o
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and_o witness_v with_o god_n for_o we_o or_o against_o we_o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v know_v what_o he_o approve_v and_o condemn_v if_o we_o will_v have_v our_o judgement_n and_o evidence_n to_o agree_v with_o he_o otherwise_o our_o conscience_n be_v unjust_a and_o erroneous_a will_v judge_v unjust_o of_o our_o action_n and_o give_v in_o false_a evidence_n when_o we_o put_v ourselves_o upon_o they_o for_o trial_n more_o especial_o we_o must_v labour_v after_o the_o knowledge_n both_o of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n for_o the_o law_n as_o it_o be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o action_n according_a to_o which_o they_o ought_v to_o be_v whole_o conform_v so_o also_o it_o be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o conscience_n whereby_o they_o discern_v whether_o they_o be_v right_a or_o crooked_a good_a or_o evil_n it_o be_v the_o municipal_a law_n for_o the_o peculiar_a government_n of_o god_n subject_n and_o the_o book_n of_o satute_n set_v out_o by_o our_o sovereign_n according_a to_o which_o 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no_o contentment_n in_o their_o great_a abundance_n but_o like_o sweet_a drink_v increase_v thirst_n and_o as_o fuel_n put_v into_o the_o fire_n inflame_v the_o heat_n of_o carnal_a concupiscence_n or_o if_o they_o give_v some_o seem_a content_n in_o the_o time_n of_o health_n yet_o how_o little_a pleasure_n do_v we_o take_v in_o they_o upon_o our_o sick_a bed_n though_o they_o have_v some_o taste_n unto_o our_o carnal_a appetite_n in_o the_o time_n of_o life_n and_o strength_n yet_o what_o a_o after_o tang_n leave_v they_o at_o part_v and_o how_o little_a comfort_n and_o contentment_n bring_v they_o against_o the_o terror_n of_o death_n and_o the_o dreadful_a apprehension_n of_o approach_a judgement_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o three_o reason_n which_o be_v take_v from_o the_o necessity_n of_o piety_n the_o three_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o the_o necessity_n of_o piety_n see_v without_o it_o we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n of_o any_o spiritual_a benefit_n neither_o in_o this_o life_n 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that_o be_v free_v from_o 18._o levit._fw-la 19_o 2._o mat._n 5._o 45._o rom._n 6._o 18._o sin_n we_o may_v become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o without_o this_o holiness_n we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v elect_v redeem_v reconcile_a adopt_a or_o justify_v and_o consequent_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v save_v for_o though_o it_o be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o happiness_n yet_o it_o be_v the_o way_n that_o lead_v unto_o it_o in_o which_o if_o we_o walk_v not_o we_o shall_v never_o come_v into_o that_o place_n of_o blessedness_n for_o without_o holiness_n none_o shall_v see_v the_o lord_n as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v us._n 14._o heb._n 12._o 14._o §._o sect._n 5_o the_o four_o reason_n persuade_v we_o to_o piety_n which_o be_v the_o consideration_n of_o god_n manifold_a mercy_n and_o of_o christ_n come_v to_o judgement_n unto_o these_o reason_n we_o may_v add_v the_o consideration_n of_o god_n manifold_a mercy_n in_o jesus_n christ_n 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purpose_n and_o resolution_n of_o our_o heart_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o commandment_n we_o have_v speak_v of_o piety_n which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o table_n and_o now_o it_o follow_v that_o we_o speak_v brief_o of_o the_o particular_a precept_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v contain_v in_o these_o word_n thou_o shall_v have_v no_o other_o god_n before_o i_o or_o before_o my_o face_n the_o main_a scope_n and_o sum_n whereof_o be_v this_o that_o we_o know_v acknowledge_v and_o worship_n jehovah_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n in_o trinity_n of_o person_n and_o unity_n of_o essence_n and_o no_o other_o god_n beside_o he_o for_o to_o have_v god_n be_v in_o our_o mind_n and_o understanding_n to_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v he_o to_o be_v our_o god_n all-sufficient_a incomprehensible_a omnipotent_a immutable_a eternal_a just_a merciful_a and_o infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n to_o adhere_v and_o 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our_o mind_n enlighten_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n without_o which_o our_o devotion_n will_v be_v no_o better_o than_o superstition_n and_o all_o our_o endeavour_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o religious_a duty_n mere_a will-worship_n and_o idolatry_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o idolater_n who_o in_o stead_n of_o worship_v the_o only_a true_a god_n worship_n stock_n stone_n and_o image_n saint_n and_o angel_n and_o in_o stead_n of_o do_v god_n will_v in_o their_o devotion_n do_v their_o own_o will_n and_o therefore_o tire_v themselves_o and_o spend_v all_o their_o strength_n in_o vain_a §._o sect._n 2_o of_o adhere_v to_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o necessity_n of_o it_o but_o of_o this_o knowledge_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o
3._o job_n 22._o 2._o psal_n 16._o 3._o profit_n or_o extend_v unto_o he_o but_o for_o our_o own_o good_a and_o benefit_n that_o he_o may_v crown_v our_o obedience_n with_o eternal_a blessedness_n for_o he_o that_o keep_v the_o law_n happy_a be_v he_o and_o he_o that_o hear_v christ_n word_n and_o keep_v it_o be_v by_o 28._o pro._n 29._o 18._o luke_n 11._o 28._o he_o pronounce_v bless_v last_o let_v we_o often_o propound_v unto_o ourselves_o the_o example_n of_o god_n saint_n and_o servant_n that_o have_v go_v before_o we_o and_o set_v before_o we_o their_o obedience_n as_o a_o pattern_n for_o our_o imitation_n for_o more_o cheerful_o may_v we_o travail_v in_o this_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n if_o we_o see_v a_o plain_a path_n beat_v by_o those_o that_o have_v go_v before_o us._n but_o especial_o let_v we_o set_v before_o we_o the_o never-erring_a example_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o take_v more_o delight_n in_o do_v his_o father_n will_n then_o in_o his_o meat_n and_o drink_v and_o in_o all_o thing_n be_v obedient_a unto_o he_o to_o the_o death_n even_o the_o 7._o john_n 4._o 34._o phil._n 2._o 6_o 7._o bitter_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v §._o sect._n 7_o of_o passive_a obedience_n and_o patience_n in_o affliction_n the_o second_o kind_n of_o obedience_n be_v passive_a and_o be_v call_v patience_n which_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o our_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n towards_o god_n whereby_o we_o submit_v ourselves_o meek_o and_o constant_o to_o bear_v all_o those_o cross_n and_o affliction_n 22._o gal._n 5._o 22._o which_o it_o shall_v please_v god_n to_o lay_v upon_o us._n the_o cause_n of_o which_o patience_n be_v diverse_a the_o first_o and_o principal_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n of_o which_o it_o be_v a_o fruit_n second_o a_o lively_a faith_n which_o not_o only_o apprehend_v the_o promise_n of_o eternal_a happiness_n with_o which_o our_o temporary_a affliction_n be_v not_o to_o be_v compare_v but_o god_n special_a promise_n of_o strength_n to_o endure_v all_o trial_n and_o of_o help_n and_o deliverance_n in_o god_n due_a time_n three_o trust_v and_o affiance_n in_o god_n who_o have_v promise_v to_o be_v with_o we_o in_o all_o our_o affliction_n and_o never_o leave_v we_o to_o our_o own_o weakness_n or_o to_o the_o malice_n and_o fury_n of_o our_o enemy_n upon_o which_o we_o conclude_v that_o though_o he_o kill_v we_o yet_o we_o will_v trust_v in_o 15._o john_n 13._o 15._o he_o but_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v the_o next_o and_o immediate_a cause_n of_o our_o patience_n which_o make_v we_o meek_o to_o suffer_v whatsoever_o he_o impose_v who_o so_o love_v we_o and_o who_o we_o so_o love_v for_o love_n endure_v all_o thing_n and_o the_o great_a difficulty_n be_v not_o hard_o unto_o it_o it_o be_v strong_a than_o death_n the_o water_n 7._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 7._o cant._n 8._o 6_o 7._o of_o affliction_n can_v quench_v it_o and_o the_o flood_n of_o calamity_n can_v drown_v it_o the_o object_n of_o this_o patience_n be_v affliction_n which_o the_o lord_n impose_v for_o the_o trial_n or_o correction_n of_o his_o child_n for_o all_o who_o he_o love_v he_o chastise_v and_o whosoever_o will_v be_v christ_n disciple_n must_v deny_v himself_o take_v up_o 23._o heb._n 12._o luke_n 9_o 23._o his_o cross_n and_o follow_v he_o that_o be_v that_o cross_n and_o measure_n of_o affliction_n which_o god_n himself_o impose_v upon_o he_o neither_o be_v we_o to_o take_v upon_o we_o burden_n of_o our_o own_o make_n but_o such_o only_a as_o the_o lord_n allot_v unto_o we_o which_o be_v those_o alone_a that_o we_o can_v by_o lawful_a mean_n avoid_v or_o without_o fall_v into_o sin_n the_o manner_n how_o we_o be_v to_o bear_v these_o affliction_n be_v first_o voluntary_o with_o a_o meek_a quiet_a and_o content_a mind_n as_o be_v send_v of_o god_n for_o our_o good_a yea_o cheerful_o and_o joyful_o as_o they_o be_v sign_n and_o seal_n of_o our_o adoption_n and_o special_a mean_n to_o 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christian_n warfare_n the_o three_o part_n elsewhere_o and_o therefore_o will_v content_v myself_o thus_o brief_o to_o have_v touch_v they_o in_o this_o place_n cap._n vi_o of_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o humility_n which_o arise_v from_o it_o join_v with_o his_o love_n and_o of_o god_n external_a worship_n with_o the_o body_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o four_o and_o last_o main_n virtue_n require_v in_o this_o commandment_n be_v the_o fear_n of_o god_n whereby_o i_o understand_v not_o that_o servile_a and_o slavish_a fear_n which_o be_v in_o wicked_a man_n and_o the_o very_a devil_n themselves_o in_o the_o apprehension_n of_o his_o justice_n wrath_n and_o power_n in_o punish_v sin_n but_o that_o filial_a and_o son-like_a fear_n whereby_o know_v believe_v and_o remember_v not_o only_a god_n justice_n truth_n majesty_n power_n and_o dominion_n our_o all_o creature_n but_o also_o his_o infinite_a love_n goodness_n and_o mercy_n towards_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o fear_v his_o displeasure_n who_o be_v so_o glorious_a and_o gracious_a as_o the_o great_a evil_n in_o which_o description_n be_v express_v the_o ground_n and_o cause_n of_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n namely_o the_o knowledge_n belief_n and_o remembrance_n of_o god_n attribute_n as_o first_o that_o he_o be_v a_o just_a god_n and_o will_v not_o let_v sin_n go_v unpunished_a with_o which_o consideration_n 28._o mat._n 10._o 28._o our_o saviour_n incit_v we_o to_o god_n fear_n because_o he_o just_o cast_v into_o hell_n those_o that_o sin_n against_o he_o second_o that_o he_o be_v true_a of_o his_o word_n in_o his_o promise_n to_o those_o that_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o and_o his_o threaten_n against_o 8._o psal_n 33._o 7_o 8._o those_o that_o displease_v and_o sin_n against_o he_o three_o his_o majesty_n and_o glory_n in_o that_o he_o be_v the_o supreme_a lord_n and_o most_o glorious_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n which_o be_v alone_o sufficient_a to_o strike_v a_o awful_a fear_n of_o god_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o all_o creature_n four_o that_o he_o be_v a_o most_o powerful_a and_o mighty_a god_n and_o so_o able_a to_o execute_v all_o his_o judgement_n and_o not_o only_o to_o kill_v the_o body_n but_o also_o to_o cast_v both_o body_n and_o soul_n into_o the_o everlasting_a fire_n of_o hell_n as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v last_o his_o dominion_n over_o all_o creature_n whereby_o 5._o luk._n 12._o 5._o they_o be_v obnoxious_a and_o liable_a to_o his_o justice_n and_o punishment_n be_v effectual_a to_o strike_v fear_n into_o the_o heart_n of_o all_o man_n according_a to_o that_o of_o malachi_n if_o i_o be_v a_o master_n where_o be_v my_o fear_n and_o that_o of_o jeremie_n who_o will_v not_o fear_v 7._o mal._n 1._o 6._o jer._n 10._o 6_o 7._o thou_o o_o king_n of_o nation_n for_o unto_o thou_o do_v it_o appertain_v for_o howsoever_o the_o faithful_a be_v in_o christ_n can_v receive_v no_o hurt_n from_o these_o attribute_n for_o his_o justice_n be_v satisfy_v for_o their_o sin_n and_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n unto_o 1._o rom._n 8._o 1._o they_o his_o threaten_n do_v not_o belong_v unto_o they_o but_o contrariwise_o his_o sweet_a and_o gracious_a promise_n his_o majesty_n power_n and_o dominion_n be_v argument_n of_o joy_n and_o comfort_n see_v they_o be_v whole_o for_o their_o protection_n and_o preservation_n yet_o do_v the_o child_n of_o god_n fear_n in_o respect_n of_o these_o attribute_n when_o they_o consider_v they_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n and_o see_v the_o effect_n of_o they_o in_o wicked_a man_n even_o as_o the_o son_n fear_v his_o father_n when_o he_o see_v he_o punish_v his_o slave_n though_o he_o be_v sure_a
to_o be_v perform_v be_v either_o common_a to_o all_o the_o member_n of_o this_o body_n which_o be_v that_o they_o 8._o they_o 2._o sam._n 24._o 17._o neh._n 1._o 4._o &_o 2._o 3._o jer._n 9_o 1._o ps_n 122._o 6_o 7_o 8._o love_v their_o country_n and_o prefer_v in_o their_o judgement_n desire_n and_o endeavour_n the_o good_a of_o it_o before_o the_o good_a of_o all_o other_o or_o of_o themselves_o or_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o superior_n and_o inferior_n as_o the_o supreme_a sovereign_n and_o magistrate_n or_o subject_n and_o people_n the_o general_a duty_n of_o the_o former_a be_v that_o as_o they_o desire_v the_o honour_n of_o parent_n 7._o parent_n 1._o pet._n 2._o 13_o 14._o gen._n 4â—_n 8._o judg._n 5._o 7._o so_o to_o carry_v themselves_o in_o all_o thing_n as_o father_n of_o their_o country_n and_o subject_n the_o special_a duty_n of_o sovereign_a prince_n be_v the_o good_a lawful_a and_o commendable_a exercise_n of_o his_o sovereign_a power_n especial_o in_o make_v good_a law_n and_o see_v they_o due_o execute_v in_o create_v and_o make_v good_a magistrate_n of_o state_n and_o contain_v they_o in_o their_o duty_n in_o show_v mercy_n unto_o those_o who_o they_o may_v lawful_o pardon_v be_v obnoxious_a to_o the_o rigour_n of_o the_o law_n and_o justice_n towards_o those_o who_o by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o the_o commonwealth_n ought_v to_o die_v in_o hear_v of_o cause_n of_o great_a importance_n which_o respect_v the_o good_a of_o the_o commonwealth_n and_o of_o particular_a person_n especial_o of_o high_a and_o last_o appeal_v in_o wage_n war_n and_o conclude_a peace_n so_o as_o they_o may_v be_v just_a profitable_a and_o safe_a for_o their_o country_n in_o all_o which_o he_o be_v to_o aim_v chief_o at_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n which_o duty_n that_o he_o may_v perform_v he_o must_v be_v qualify_v and_o furnish_v with_o many_o excellent_a virtue_n as_o 19_o as_o deut._n 17._o 19_o piety_n religion_n and_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n 4._o god_n pro._n 29._o 4._o justice_n 28._o justice_n pro._n 20._o 28._o clemency_n 16._o clemency_n deut._n 17._o 17._o pro._n 28._o 16._o bounty_n and_o liberality_n 10._o liberality_n psal_n 2._o 10._o wisdom_n and_o learning_n 23._o learning_n jos_n 1_o 6._o deut._n 31._o 23._o fortitude_n and_o courage_n 14._o courage_n pro._n 30._o 4_o 5._o eccl._n 10._o 13_o 14._o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n 3._o sobriety_n deut._n 17._o 17._o pro._n 31._o 3._o chastity_n 14._o chastity_n deut._n 17._o 20._o psal_n 131._o 1._o exod._n 18._o 21._o deut._n 1._o 13._o &_o 16._o 19_o 20._o &_o 73._o 8._o 2._o sam._n 18._o 3._o &_o 21._o 17._o lam._n 4._o 20._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 12._o psal_n 61._o 6_o 7._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 17._o pro._n 24_o 21._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 13._o rom._n 13._o 1_o 5._o rom._n 13._o 6_o 7._o mat_n 17._o 27._o &_o 22_o 21._o psal_n 82._o 1._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 13_o 14._o modesty_n and_o humility_n the_o special_a duty_n of_o magistrate_n be_v that_o in_o execute_v of_o their_o office_n they_o conscionable_o labour_v to_o advance_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o honour_n of_o their_o sovereign_n and_o the_o good_a of_o the_o whole_a commonwealth_n and_o of_o all_o the_o particular_a member_n of_o it_o unto_o which_o these_o virtue_n be_v require_v in_o they_o that_o they_o be_v man_n of_o k_o courage_n fear_v god_n lover_n of_o justice_n hater_n of_o wrong_n and_o all_o evil_a faithful_a and_o true_a free_a from_o covetousness_n and_o hater_n of_o bribe_n and_o reward_n wise_a and_o prudent_a just_a and_o unpartial_a have_v in_o judgement_n no_o respect_n of_o any_o man_n person_n the_o special_a duty_n of_o subject_n towards_o their_o sovereign_n be_v first_o a_o singular_a love_n of_o they_o approve_v by_o their_o special_a care_n of_o their_o safety_n by_o their_o high_a esteem_n of_o they_o and_o frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n for_o they_o second_o to_o honour_n and_o reverence_v they_o as_o the_o supreme_a governor_n under_o christ_n over_o all_o person_n and_o in_o all_o cause_n three_o to_o be_v obedient_a and_o subject_a unto_o they_o in_o all_o thing_n lawful_a and_o that_o in_o the_o lord_n and_o for_o conscience_n sake_n four_o to_o be_v serviceable_a and_o helpefull_a unto_o they_o both_o with_o their_o body_n and_o state_n the_o special_a duty_n of_o the_o people_n towards_o their_o magistrate_n be_v to_o love_v and_o reverence_v they_o as_o god_n deputy_n to_o submit_v themselves_o to_o their_o lawful_a commandment_n and_o punishment_n and_o final_o to_o be_v thankful_a unto_o they_o and_o ready_a with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o allow_v unto_o they_o such_o stipend_n and_o fee_n as_o be_v due_a for_o their_o maintenance_n cap._n xii_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o six_o commandment_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o this_o commandment_n and_o of_o anger_n and_o hatred_n in_o the_o four_o follow_a commandment_n be_v all_o those_o common_a virtue_n and_o duty_n require_v which_o concern_v all_o our_o neighbour_n in_o general_a and_o all_o the_o contrary_a vice_n and_o sin_n forbid_v all_o which_o concern_v either_o their_o person_n and_o life_n or_o the_o adjunct_n belong_v to_o they_o as_o their_o chastity_n good_n and_o fame_n those_o virtue_n and_o vice_n which_o respect_v the_o person_n and_o life_n be_v enjoin_v or_o forbid_v in_o the_o six_o commandment_n in_o these_o word_n thou_o shall_v not_o kill_v which_o have_v precedency_n before_o the_o other_o because_o the_o person_n and_o life_n be_v of_o great_a worth_n and_o excellency_n than_o the_o adjunct_n that_o appertain_v unto_o they_o the_o sum_n whereof_o be_v this_o that_o we_o in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o perform_v all_o duty_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o good_a of_o the_o person_n and_o preservation_n of_o the_o life_n both_o of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o and_o flee_v the_o contrary_a vice_n and_o sin_n whether_o they_o be_v inward_a or_o outward_a and_o these_o be_v either_o the_o root_n and_o fountain_n from_o whence_o the_o rest_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v as_o anger_n and_o hatred_n or_o the_o fruit_n and_o stream_n which_o arise_v and_o issue_v from_o they_o the_o first_o duty_n command_v be_v just_a anger_n against_o the_o sin_n of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o our_o 5._o eph._n 46._o 26._o mar._n 3._o 5._o self_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v that_o it_o arise_v from_o just_a cause_n and_o be_v direct_v to_o good_a end_n that_o it_o be_v in_o a_o lawful_a manner_n and_o measure_n and_o continue_v a_o fit_a and_o convenient_a time_n and_o hereunto_o be_v require_v as_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o patience_n long-suffering_a and_o mildness_n goodness_n slowness_n to_o anger_n and_o readiness_n to_o forgive_v the_o contrary_a vice_n whereof_o be_v here_o forbid_a of_o which_o i_o will_v not_o here_o speak_v have_v write_v large_o of_o it_o in_o another_o anger_n treatise_n of_o anger_n place_n the_o second_o virtue_n command_v be_v a_o holy_a hatred_n of_o our_o own_o and_o our_o neighbour_n sin_n which_o be_v always_o join_v with_o the_o love_n of_o the_o person_n 18._o levit._fw-la 19_o 17_o 18._o now_o the_o fruit_n of_o holy_a and_o just_a anger_n and_o hatred_n be_v to_o 14._o to_o pro._n 19_o 11._o &_o 10._o 12._o psal_n 38._o 13_o 14._o pass_v by_o a_o offence_n 8._o offence_n matth._n 6_o 12_o 14._o &_o 18._o 21._o col._n 3._o 13._o luk._n 17._o 3_o 4._o levit._fw-la 19_o 8._o free_o to_o forgive_v wrong_n and_o injury_n and_o even_o to_o forget_v they_o and_o to_o requite_v 44._o requite_v mat_n 5._o 44._o good_a for_o evil_a to_o those_o who_o have_v wrong_v we_o by_o 22._o by_o pro._n 25._o 21_o 22._o help_v and_o 60._o and_o psal_n 35._o 13._o act._n 7._o 60._o pray_v for_o they_o and_o final_o to_o use_v all_o 3._o all_o 1._o pet_n 3._o 8._o gen._n 23._o 4_o 6._o &_o 24._o 19_o act._n 27._o 3._o humanity_n and_o courtesy_n towards_o all_o man_n acquaintance_n and_o stranger_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o inward_a duty_n and_o virtue_n here_o require_v other_o more_o special_a fruit_n may_v be_v distinguish_v according_a to_o the_o difference_n of_o person_n towards_o who_o they_o be_v refer_v as_o first_o if_o our_o neighbour_n be_v in_o prosperity_n we_o be_v not_o to_o envy_v they_o if_o they_o be_v our_o superior_n nor_o to_o emulate_v they_o be_v our_o equal_n nor_o to_o disdain_v they_o be_v our_o inferior_n but_o contrariwise_o 29._o contrariwise_o num._n 11_o 29._o act._n 26._o 29._o wish_v unto_o they_o all_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o have_v or_o they_o want_v and_o congratulate_v their_o welfare_n and_o communicate_v with_o they_o in_o our_o 26._o our_o rom._n 12_o 15._o 1._o cor._n 12._o 26._o rejoice_v at_o their_o happiness_n if_o they_o
by_o curious-cooked_n cate_n and_o allure_a delicacy_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o same_o author_n say_v and_o socrates_n garrulitate_fw-la plutarch_n de_fw-fr garrulitate_fw-la long_o before_o he_o that_o we_o be_v to_o take_v heed_n of_o those_o meat_n which_o allure_v we_o to_o eat_v when_o we_o be_v not_o hungry_a and_o of_o those_o drink_v which_o entice_v we_o to_o drink_v when_o we_o be_v not_o thirsty_a because_o like_a witchcraft_n they_o delude_v our_o appetite_n the_o devil_n the_o great_a devourer_n of_o mankind_n have_v a_o great_a hand_n in_o they_o for_o howsoever_o all_o thing_n be_v make_v for_o man_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o good_a for_o he_o to_o use_v all_o thing_n nor_o at_o all_o time_n but_o the_o circumstance_n of_o time_n occasion_n manner_n and_o other_o relation_n and_o respect_n to_o the_o thing_n use_v be_v of_o great_a moment_n to_o make_v they_o profitable_a or_o hurtful_a add_v hereunto_o that_o these_o dainty_a cate_n require_v much_o expense_n of_o time_n and_o trouble_n both_o of_o body_n and_o mind_n in_o those_o that_o provide_v they_o which_o make_v epicurus_n the_o philosopher_n himself_o who_o place_v man_n chief_a felicity_n in_o voluptuous_a pleasure_n in_o teach_v rule_n of_o diet_n which_o may_v bring_v with_o it_o most_o delight_n to_o appoint_v notwithstanding_o unto_o his_o disciple_n for_o their_o ordinary_a diet_n herb_n root_n fruit_n and_o common_a fare_n because_o these_o be_v at_o hand_n and_o easy_o cook_v whereas_o the_o tedious_a trouble_n in_o provide_v dainty_a fare_n be_v so_o great_a that_o the_o short_a delight_n of_o fruition_n will_v in_o no_o sort_n recompense_v it_o and_o how_o much_o more_o than_o shall_v we_o who_o profess_v christianity_n restrain_v our_o appetite_n from_o affect_v these_o delicacy_n even_o for_o conscience_n sake_n see_v if_o not_o we_o ourselves_o yet_o some_o other_o for_o we_o which_o charity_n make_v much_o alike_o do_v spend_v the_o strength_n of_o their_o mind_n and_o body_n in_o make_v and_o cook_n these_o curious_a provision_n and_o waste_v and_o misspend_v their_o precious_a time_n for_o the_o base_a purchase_n of_o these_o voluptuous_a pleasure_n and_o as_o they_o require_v great_a labour_n and_o expense_n of_o time_n in_o he_o that_o provide_v they_o so_o also_o excessive_a cost_n in_o he_o who_o pay_v for_o they_o in_o which_o respect_n i_o appeal_v unto_o their_o conscience_n with_o what_o comfort_n they_o can_v hope_v to_o appear_v before_o their_o judge_n call_v they_o before_o his_o tribunal_n to_o give_v up_o their_o account_n when_o as_o it_o shall_v appear_v that_o they_o have_v consume_v so_o many_o of_o his_o talent_n entrust_v unto_o they_o in_o riotous_a and_o dainty_a cheer_n and_o have_v bestow_v so_o little_a upon_o the_o poor_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n to_o supply_v their_o necessity_n and_o keep_v they_o from_o famish_v now_o how_o little_a profit_n do_v they_o purchase_v unto_o themselves_o at_o these_o dear_a rate_n if_o indeed_o by_o bestow_v treble_a cost_n 1._o qui_fw-fr ease_n be_v utuntur_fw-la vilissimis_fw-la sunt_fw-la robustiores_fw-la saniores_fw-la &_o generosioreâ—_n ut_fw-la famuli_fw-la dominis_fw-la agricolae_fw-la possessoribus_fw-la &_o non_fw-la solum_fw-la fortiores_fw-la sed_fw-la etiam_fw-la prudentiores_fw-la ut_fw-la philosophi_fw-la divitibus_fw-la clem._n pa_n dog_n l._n 2._o c._n 1._o upon_o their_o diet_n they_o can_v but_o double_v their_o strength_n health_n and_o all_o their_o ability_n both_o of_o body_n and_o mind_n and_o so_o become_v twice_o themselves_o and_o as_o much_o outstrip_v other_o man_n in_o these_o thing_n as_o they_o exceed_v they_o in_o these_o costly_a curiosity_n they_o shall_v have_v lay_v out_o their_o money_n upon_o a_o reasonable_a good_a purchase_n but_o we_o see_v the_o clean_a contrary_n in_o daily_a experience_n namely_o that_o those_o who_o ordinary_o feed_v on_o coverse_a fare_n have_v good_a complexion_n and_o sound_a temperature_n and_o be_v healthy_a and_o lusty_a strong_a and_o vigorous_a for_o all_o manly_a employment_n whereas_o the_o other_o look_v pale_a and_o thin_a as_o though_o they_o have_v but_o single_a nourishment_n by_o their_o double_a cost_n and_o be_v so_o effeminate_a in_o their_o mind_n with_o luxury_n and_o excess_n and_o disable_v in_o their_o strength_n that_o they_o be_v more_o fit_a for_o venereal_a court_n and_o to_o combat_v before_o a_o carpet_n then_o for_o any_o manlike_a exercise_n or_o martial_a achievement_n yea_o oftentimes_o by_o glut_v they_o with_o these_o dainty_n they_o fill_v their_o body_n with_o disease_n as_o gout_n palsy_n stone_n colic_n and_o sickness_n of_o all_o sort_n from_o which_o a_o more_o spare_a diet_n which_o common_o accompany_v courser_n fare_n will_v have_v privilege_v and_o exempt_v they_o cap._n xxv_o of_o diverse_a other_o duty_n which_o we_o ought_v to_o perform_v at_o our_o meal_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o ought_v to_o be_v content_a with_o our_o allowance_n other_o duty_n there_o be_v which_o at_o our_o meal_n ought_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o which_o i_o will_v be_v more_o brief_a and_o spare_a because_o i_o have_v be_v large_a in_o the_o other_o than_o i_o purpose_v the_o excess_n of_o diet_n in_o these_o time_n draw_v i_o on_o and_o make_v i_o also_o exceed_v in_o prescribe_v rule_n of_o moderation_n the_o next_o duty_n then_o which_o we_o be_v to_o observe_v at_o our_o meal_n be_v that_o we_o be_v content_v with_o our_o cheer_n as_o be_v that_o portion_n which_o god_n in_o his_o wise_a providence_n have_v think_v fit_v for_o we_o and_o not_o suffer_v our_o mind_n to_o surfeit_v by_o feed_v on_o idle_a wish_n of_o better_a cheer_n when_o our_o sensual_a appetite_n be_v stint_v with_o ordinary_a fare_n and_o short_a commons_o neither_o let_v we_o murmur_v and_o repine_v because_o we_o have_v such_o mean_a allowance_n nor_o envy_v other_o their_o full_a table_n much_o less_o let_v we_o as_o it_o be_v the_o manner_n of_o many_o nice_a wantoness_n excuse_v our_o too_o little_a or_o too_o mean_a fare_n when_o even_o their_o own_o conscience_n tell_v they_o that_o they_o have_v too_o much_o yea_o when_o they_o be_v so_o proud_a of_o their_o cheer_n that_o their_o dispraise_n serve_v but_o as_o their_o salt_n meat_n to_o their_o drink_n to_o draw_v on_o their_o guest_n to_o give_v more_o commendation_n nor_o yet_o let_v we_o like_o the_o same_o person_n upon_o other_o occasion_n fret_v and_o fume_v when_o as_o our_o meat_n be_v not_o so_o curious_o cook_v as_o stand_v with_o our_o nice_a appetite_n chafe_v as_o much_o at_o the_o small_a error_n of_o the_o cook_n as_o if_o the_o good_a of_o the_o common_a wealth_n and_o our_o own_o safety_n and_o salvation_n whole_o rest_v on_o it_o but_o let_v we_o that_o profess_v christianity_n leave_v these_o vanity_n and_o learn_v of_o the_o apostle_n to_o be_v content_v 12._o 1._o tim_n 6_o 6_o 8._o phil._n 4._o 12._o with_o such_o food_n as_o suffice_v nature_n and_o be_v fit_a to_o preserve_v our_o health_n and_o strength_n for_o if_o we_o will_v but_o consider_v how_o unworthy_a we_o be_v of_o the_o least_o part_n of_o our_o provision_n and_o how_o far_o the_o small_a of_o god_n favour_n do_v exceed_v our_o great_a desert_n and_o how_o many_o of_o god_n dear_a child_n come_v far_o short_a of_o we_o in_o these_o his_o blessing_n and_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n we_o shall_v find_v just_a cause_n of_o turn_v our_o murmur_a and_o repine_v into_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o may_v be_v merry_a at_o our_o meal_n three_o so_o far_o as_o will_v stand_v with_o christian_a gravity_n and_o the_o occasion_n that_o shall_v be_v offer_v we_o must_v be_v merry_a at_o our_o meal_n for_o see_v then_o the_o lord_n confer_v his_o blessing_n upon_o we_o and_o give_v unto_o we_o these_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n show_v that_o he_o watch_v over_o we_o with_o his_o providence_n to_o preserve_v and_o nourish_v we_o it_o be_v a_o time_n of_o rejoice_v in_o the_o fruition_n of_o his_o favour_n and_o this_o be_v one_o special_a end_n for_o which_o the_o lord_n give_v we_o his_o benefit_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_v that_o in_o eat_v and_o drink_v we_o shall_v delight_v 24._o eccl._n 2._o 24._o our_o soul_n in_o enjoy_v the_o fruit_n of_o our_o labour_n and_o therefore_o he_o have_v bestow_v upon_o man_n not_o only_a bread_n and_o meat_n to_o nourish_v and_o strengthen_v he_o but_o also_o wine_n to_o make_v his_o heart_n glad_a and_o oil_n to_o make_v he_o look_v with_o a_o cheerful_a countenance_n which_o liberty_n and_o comfort_n of_o rejoice_v 15._o psal_n 104._o 15._o at_o their_o meal_n the_o holy_a saint_n of_o the_o primitive_a church_n take_v unto_o themselves_o and_o break_v bread_n from_o house_n to_o house_n do_v eat_v their_o meat_n with_o 46._o act._n 2._o 46._o gladness_n and_o singleness_n of_o heart_n praise_v god_n in_o
charity_n to_o bear_v with_o one_o another_o and_o humility_n to_o think_v that_o we_o may_v err_v as_o well_o as_o our_o brethren_n or_o patience_n to_o wait_v upon_o god_n leisure_n till_o he_o be_v please_v to_o reveal_v the_o truth_n unto_o they_o as_o well_o as_o unto_o we_o and_o unanimity_n to_o walk_v 16._o phil._n 3._o 15_o 16._o by_o the_o same_o rule_n and_o minae_fw-la the_o same_o thing_n whereto_o we_o have_v already_o attain_v we_o common_o take_v delight_n to_o spend_v our_o speech_n in_o question_n and_o controversy_n and_o in_o show_v wherein_o we_o dissent_v rather_o than_o wherein_o we_o agree_v which_o oftentimes_o draw_v man_n to_o heat_n and_o contention_n yea_o to_o wrangle_v and_o hard_a speech_n which_o alienate_v their_o heart_n and_o make_v they_o part_v more_o cold_a in_o love_n and_o remiss_a in_o friendship_n then_o when_o they_o meet_v together_o whereas_o if_o self-love_n do_v not_o wed_v they_o to_o their_o own_o opinion_n and_o pride_n make_v they_o 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it_o unto_o those_o who_o have_v less_o and_o out_o of_o our_o plenty_n minister_v unto_o they_o that_o want_v necessary_n and_o thus_o our_o saviour_n require_v that_o when_o we_o make_v a_o dinner_n or_o supper_n we_o shall_v 13._o luk._n 14._o 12_o 13._o not_o invite_v our_o friend_n brethren_n kinsman_n and_o rich_a neighbour_n namely_o not_o to_o these_o end_n either_o to_o receive_v recompense_n by_o the_o like_a invitation_n or_o to_o approve_v our_o charity_n see_v man_n out_o of_o natural_a self-love_n or_o carnal_a affection_n may_v do_v the_o like_a but_o the_o poor_a maim_a lame_a and_o blind_a because_o they_o be_v unable_a to_o make_v any_o recompense_n it_o will_v be_v a_o good_a sign_n that_o we_o do_v it_o out_o of_o simple_a charity_n and_o pure_a respect_n unto_o god_n commandment_n and_o not_o out_o of_o self-love_n and_o such_o respect_n as_o be_v natural_a and_o worldly_a and_o this_o be_v job_n practice_n who_o as_o he_o do_v not_o eat_v 17._o job_n 31._o 16_o 17._o his_o morsel_n alone_o so_o the_o guest_n whereof_o he_o make_v choice_n be_v the_o poor_a widow_n and_o fatherless_a as_o he_o profess_v which_o example_n if_o we_o imitate_v we_o shall_v in_o they_o feed_v jesus_n christ_n himself_o and_o be_v rich_o reward_v 36._o mat._n 25._o 35_o 36._o at_o his_o appear_v or_o if_o we_o can_v invite_v all_o to_o our_o table_n who_o we_o desire_v to_o relieve_v our_o care_n must_v be_v to_o send_v according_a to_o our_o ability_n such_o relief_n as_o we_o can_v spare_v from_o ourselves_o and_o family_n unto_o those_o who_o we_o know_v do_v stand_v in_o need_n for_o though_o god_n allow_v we_o to_o eat_v 18._o nehem._n 8._o 18._o the_o fat_a and_o drink_v the_o sweet_a yet_o withal_o he_o require_v that_o we_o send_v portion_n unto_o the_o poor_a for_o who_o nothing_o be_v prepare_v according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o jew_n at_o their_o feast_n of_o purim_n who_o send_v portion_n one_o to_o another_o and_o gift_n 22._o hest._n 9_o 22._o to_o the_o poor_a to_o which_o end_n we_o ought_v to_o use_v all_o good_a providence_n and_o frugality_n not_o suffer_v any_o thing_n to_o be_v lose_v though_o we_o have_v never_o so_o much_o for_o if_o our_o saviour_n after_o that_o he_o have_v feed_v the_o poor_a by_o miracle_n though_o he_o be_v able_a as_o easy_o to_o have_v do_v it_o again_o yet_o will_v not_o let_v any_o thing_n be_v lose_v of_o his_o provision_n through_o negligence_n but_o will_v have_v all_o the_o remainder_n reserve_v for_o another_o time_n then_o how_o much_o more_o shall_v 12._o john_n 6._o 12._o we_o be_v provident_a who_o bounty_n be_v limit_v by_o our_o mean_n that_o we_o may_v relieve_v those_o poor_a who_o be_v still_o hungry_a and_o need_v our_o help_n for_o their_o comfort_n and_o relief_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o after_o our_o meal_n we_o must_v show_v our_o thankfulness_n by_o praise_v god_n and_o these_o be_v the_o duty_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v perform_v at_o our_o meal_n the_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v afterward_o be_v true_a thankfulness_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o outward_o express_v both_o by_o our_o word_n and_o action_n unto_o inward_a thankfulness_n of_o the_o heart_n be_v require_v that_o we_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v that_o we_o have_v receive_v our_o food_n at_o god_n hand_n and_o that_o by_o his_o bounty_n and_o gracious_a providence_n we_o be_v feed_v and_o nourish_v and_o not_o by_o our_o own_o policy_n and_o power_n industry_n and_o labour_n the_o which_o moses_n press_v 31._o exod._n 16._o 15._o joh._n 6._o 31._o upon_o the_o israelite_n to_o make_v they_o thankful_a for_o if_o we_o know_v that_o god_n of_o his_o rich_a mercy_n have_v bestow_v these_o blessing_n upon_o we_o and_o have_v feed_v and_o nourish_v we_o with_o his_o good_a creature_n it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o make_v we_o also_o acknowledge_v it_o with_o all_o due_a thankfulness_n even_o as_o contrariwise_o when_o we_o take_v no_o notice_n of_o this_o bounty_n and_o providence_n of_o god_n in_o feed_v we_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o sacrifice_v unto_o our_o own_o net_n and_o to_o ascribe_v the_o praise_n of_o our_o provision_n to_o our_o own_o wisdom_n and_o endeavour_n 16._o hab._n 1._o 16._o and_o so_o to_o make_v idol_n of_o they_o and_o of_o this_o we_o have_v a_o example_n in_o the_o israelite_n who_o receive_v god_n blessing_n for_o their_o use_n but_o not_o as_o from_o his_o hand_n 8._o hos_fw-la 2._o 8._o and_o therefore_o be_v not_o thankful_a unto_o he_o but_o give_v the_o praise_n to_o their_o lover_n the_o which_o ungratitude_n god_n will_v punish_v by_o deprive_v we_o of_o his_o blessing_n that_o by_o our_o want_n we_o may_v be_v drive_v to_o go_v unto_o he_o by_o prayer_n for_o a_o supply_n who_o in_o the_o time_n of_o plenty_n will_v not_o go_v
unto_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o mean_n be_v to_o set_v god_n before_o our_o eye_n and_o ourselves_o in_o his_o presence_n now_o the_o mean_n hereof_o be_v diverse_a first_o we_o must_v set_v god_n before_o our_o eye_n and_o ourselves_o in_o his_o presence_n perform_v all_o 11._o jer._n 17._o 10_o 11._o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n not_o as_o those_o who_o have_v man_n only_o to_o look_v upon_o and_o censure_v we_o who_o alone_o behold_v the_o outward_a action_n but_o as_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n who_o search_v and_o tri_v the_o very_a secret_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o reins_n and_o know_v whether_o our_o heart_n be_v upright_o and_o our_o action_n perform_v in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n or_o deceitful_a and_o do_v in_o hypocrisy_n not_o aim_v at_o his_o glory_n in_o obey_v his_o commandment_n but_o at_o by-respect_n and_o worldly_a end_n herein_o follow_v the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o desire_v to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n commandment_n 8._o psal_n 16._o 8._o with_o a_o upright_o heart_n use_v to_o set_v god_n always_o before_o his_o eye_n for_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o our_o conversation_n as_o in_o god_n presence_n be_v the_o mean_n to_o make_v we_o upright_o in_o all_o our_o way_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o this_o phrase_n of_o walk_v with_o god_n be_v use_v to_o signify_v the_o integrity_n of_o god_n servant_n in_o all_o 24._o gen._n 5._o 22_o 24._o their_o conversation_n and_o god_n himself_o persuade_v abraham_n to_o uprightness_n 1._o gen._n 17._o 1._o exhort_v he_o to_o walk_v before_o he_o as_o a_o mean_n thereof_o walk_v before_o i_o say_v he_o and_o be_v upright_o so_o david_n use_v it_o as_o a_o argument_n to_o persuade_v 9_o 1._o chron._n 28._o 9_o solomon_n to_o serve_v the_o lord_n with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n and_o a_o willing_a mind_n because_o the_o lord_n search_v all_o heart_n and_o understand_v all_o the_o imagination_n of_o the_o thought_n and_o paul_n in_o his_o preach_n shun_v all_o deceit_n in_o handle_v 17._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 17._o god_n word_n and_o use_v all_o sincerity_n because_o he_o speak_v as_o in_o god_n sight_n and_o presence_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o meditate_v on_o the_o excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o meditate_v on_o the_o excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o this_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n the_o excellency_n herein_o appear_v 11._o psal_n 8_o 4._o 11._o in_o that_o the_o lord_n so_o high_o esteem_v it_o that_o he_o approve_v they_o as_o perfect_v who_o serve_v he_o with_o this_o integrity_n though_o they_o be_v never_o so_o full_a of_o want_n and_o weakness_n and_o neglect_v yea_o severe_o punish_v the_o most_o glorious_a work_n of_o hypocrite_n which_o be_v do_v without_o it_o it_o be_v most_o profitable_a see_v god_n withhold_v nothing_o from_o they_o that_o walk_v upright_o for_o he_o be_v unto_o they_o a_o sun_n and_o a_o shield_n a_o sun_n for_o consolation_n a_o shield_n for_o protection_n a_o sun_n to_o give_v they_o life_n a_o shield_n to_o defend_v life_n give_v a_o sun_n to_o make_v they_o fruitful_a in_o all_o good_a and_o a_o shield_n to_o preserve_v they_o from_o all_o evil_a and_o he_o will_v give_v unto_o they_o grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v final_o the_o necessity_n of_o this_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n hereby_o be_v manifest_a see_v the_o best_a grace_n which_o be_v without_o it_o be_v false_a and_o counterfeit_a our_o wisdom_n devilish_a our_o faith_n dead_a our_o repentance_n feign_v our_o love_n worldly_a and_o carnal_a our_o zeal_n dissemble_v our_o religion_n hypocrisy_n and_o all_o the_o seem_a good_a duty_n which_o we_o perform_v of_o no_o esteem_n in_o god_n sight_n for_o if_o sincerity_n be_v want_v our_o prayer_n be_v but_o lip-labour_n our_o preach_v a_o kind_n of_o merchandize_v for_o the_o hire_n of_o worldly_a gain_n as_o the_o apostle_n impli_v our_o receive_v 17._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 17._o the_o sacrament_n no_o more_o accept_v in_o we_o then_o in_o judas_n and_o simon_n 2._o math._n 6._o 2._o magus_n our_o give_v of_o alm_n not_o be_v do_v with_o upright_o heart_n to_o please_v god_n but_o to_o be_v praise_v of_o man_n shall_v have_v the_o hypocrite_n reward_n that_o be_v glory_n before_o man_n and_o eternal_a shame_n before_o god_n his_o saint_n and_o holy_a angel_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o mean_n of_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n the_o three_o mean_n be_v to_o consider_v that_o nothing_o shall_v be_v want_v unto_o we_o for_o protection_n from_o danger_n or_o supply_v of_o necessary_n if_o we_o will_v serve_v god_n in_o sincerity_n for_o he_o be_v all-sufficient_a without_o the_o help_n of_o inferior_a mean_n and_o a_o most_o powerful_a and_o bountiful_a master_n who_o be_v both_o able_a and_o willing_a to_o reward_v and_o protect_v all_o such_o as_o do_v he_o faithful_a service_n so_o as_o there_o be_v no_o cause_n why_o we_o shall_v halt_v between_o he_o and_o the_o world_n or_o give_v any_o place_n to_o dissimulation_n and_o hypocrisy_n for_o fear_n or_o favour_n as_o though_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o escape_v danger_n or_o obtain_v thing_n necessary_a for_o the_o supply_n of_o our_o want_n unless_o we_o be_v more_o careful_a to_o please_v man_n then_o god_n see_v he_o be_v all-sufficient_a in_o himself_o to_o protect_v and_o provide_v for_o we_o and_o have_v both_o the_o hand_n and_o heart_n of_o all_o man_n at_o his_o dispose_n so_o as_o they_o can_v neither_o help_v nor_o hurt_v we_o but_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o he_o be_v please_v to_o use_v they_o as_o instrument_n to_o serve_v his_o providence_n and_o this_o argument_n the_o lord_n use_v to_o persuade_v abraham_n unto_o this_o sincerity_n i_o be_o god_n all-sufficient_a walk_v before_o 1._o gen._n 17._o 1._o i_o and_o be_v upright_o as_o though_o he_o shall_v say_v though_o thy_o idolatrous_a friend_n forsake_v thou_o and_o thy_o heathenish_a enemy_n oppose_v thou_o because_o thou_o have_v renounce_v their_o idol_n and_o whole_o devote_a thyself_o to_o worship_n i_o in_o truth_n yet_o let_v not_o this_o discourage_v thou_o in_o thy_o sincerity_n see_v i_o be_o all-sufficient_a to_o reward_v and_o defend_v thou_o so_o the_o prophet_n tell_v asa_n that_o 9_o 2._o chron._n 16._o 9_o there_o be_v no_o cause_n why_o he_o have_v rely_v upon_o the_o king_n of_o syria_n and_o not_o upon_o the_o lord_n his_o god_n see_v he_o be_v mighty_a and_o all-sufficient_a to_o preserve_v all_o those_o who_o heart_n be_v perfect_a towards_o he_o §._o sect._n 4_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v to_o watch_v over_o our_o heart_n the_o four_o mean_n be_v that_o we_o keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n over_o our_o heart_n labour_v daily_o to_o approve_v their_o sincerity_n unto_o god_n for_o natural_o they_o 10._o jer._n 17._o 10._o be_v deceitful_a and_o much_o hypocrisy_n and_o dissimulation_n lie_v lurk_v in_o they_o in_o which_o respect_n it_o be_v necessary_a that_o we_o often_o examine_v they_o with_o what_o purpose_n we_o perform_v good_a action_n what_o cause_v move_v we_o and_o at_o what_o end_v we_o aim_v and_o if_o we_o find_v they_o worldly_a and_o carnal_a let_v we_o labour_n to_o purge_v they_o from_o these_o corruption_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n james_n cleanse_v your_o hand_n you_o sinner_n and_o purify_v your_o heart_n you_o double-minded_n 8._o jam._n 4._o 8._o and_o when_o we_o find_v they_o ready_a to_o halt_v between_o god_n and_o the_o world_n either_o for_o fear_n or_o for_o the_o get_n of_o some_o earthly_a benefit_n and_o to_o start_v aside_o from_o their_o sincerity_n we_o be_v to_o call_v they_o back_o and_o find_v other_o bond_n too_o weak_a to_o bind_v these_o fugitive_n unto_o sincerity_n in_o god_n service_n we_o be_v to_o tie_v they_o hereunto_o by_o solemn_a covenant_n according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o asa_n and_o josiah_n who_o thus_o bind_v themselves_o and_o their_o subject_n 31._o 2_o chron._n 15._o 12._o and_o 34._o 31._o that_o with_o all_o their_o heart_n and_o soul_n they_o will_v seek_v and_o serve_v the_o lord_n §._o sect._n 5_o the_o five_o mean_n to_o meditate_v on_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n final_o let_v we_o often_o meditate_v on_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n when_o as_o the_o secret_n of_o all_o heart_n shall_v be_v disclose_v and_o all_o hide_a thing_n bring_v to_o 10._o eccles_n 12._o 14._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 10._o light_n and_o lay_v open_a to_o the_o view_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n according_a to_o that_o of_o ecclesiaste_n god_n will_v bring_v every_o work_n into_o judgement_n with_o every_o secret_a thing_n whether_o it_o be_v good_a or_o whether_o it_o be_v
kill_v now_o if_o thou_o commit_v no_o adultery_n yet_o if_o thou_o kill_v thou_o be_v become_v a_o transgressor_n of_o the_o law_n for_o there_o be_v a_o chain_n of_o virtue_n and_o vice_n whereby_o they_o be_v so_o fast_o and_o inseparable_o link_v together_o that_o he_o who_o embrace_v and_o practise_v any_o one_o virtue_n and_o christian_a duty_n out_o of_o his_o love_n and_o obedience_n to_o god_n embrace_v and_o perform_v all_o the_o rest_n he_o that_o willing_o live_v in_o the_o neglect_n of_o any_o one_o duty_n or_o make_v no_o conscience_n of_o commit_v any_o know_a sin_n neglect_v all_o and_o be_v prepare_v to_o commit_v any_o wickedness_n in_o which_o regard_n it_o may_v true_o be_v say_v that_o the_o unregenerate_a man_n break_v all_o god_n commandment_n even_o those_o which_o he_o seem_v to_o keep_v and_o that_o the_o sound_n christian_n observe_v all_o even_o those_o which_o he_o seem_v to_o break_v for_o howsoever_o the_o one_o do_v not_o actual_o transgress_v every_o commandment_n yet_o there_o be_v in_o he_o a_o habit_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o natural_a disposition_n and_o readiness_n to_o break_v all_o when_o opportunity_n serve_v and_o when_o he_o be_v tempt_v thereunto_o with_o the_o allure_a bait_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o though_o the_o other_o do_v not_o actual_o keep_v the_o whole_a law_n but_o fail_v in_o many_o particular_n yet_o there_o be_v in_o he_o a_o habit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o a_o disposition_n and_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n to_o observe_v all_o for_o with_o the_o apostle_n they_o consent_v unto_o the_o whole_a 7._o rom._n 7._o law_n that_o it_o be_v holy_a and_o good_a and_o be_v in_o their_o heart_n delight_v in_o it_o they_o strive_v to_o keep_v one_o commandment_n as_o well_o as_o another_o and_o when_o they_o fail_v of_o their_o purpose_n do_v hearty_o bewail_v their_o imperfection_n it_o be_v true_a that_o a_o wicked_a man_n may_v not_o only_o forsake_v many_o sin_n but_o may_v also_o in_o some_o sort_n loath_a and_o detest_v they_o but_o this_o be_v not_o out_o of_o his_o love_n towards_o god_n or_o because_o he_o hate_v or_o forbid_v they_o but_o cause_v by_o some_o common_a restrain_v grace_n or_o do_v out_o of_o some_o corrupt_a passion_n and_o disposition_n not_o because_o he_o hate_v sin_n but_o because_o some_o contrary_a vice_n be_v predominant_a in_o he_o do_v draw_v he_o unto_o another_o extreme_a and_o thus_o the_o covetous_a man_n hate_v prodigality_n and_o the_o prodigal_a covetousness_n the_o presumptuous_a man_n melancholic_a despair_n and_o the_o despair_a sinner_n bold_a presumption_n the_o coward_n bloody_a quarrel_n and_o the_o desperate_a backster_n seneca_n plerique_fw-la metu_fw-la peccare_fw-la cessant_fw-la non_fw-la innocentia_fw-la profectò_fw-la tale_n timidi_fw-la non_fw-fr innocent_n dicendi_fw-la sunt_fw-la seneca_n cowardice_n yea_o thus_o may_v a_o man_n outward_o shun_v all_o sin_n which_o make_v he_o liable_a to_o legal_a penalty_n out_o of_o self-love_n that_o he_o may_v gain_v reward_n or_o escape_v punishment_n not_o out_o of_o love_n to_o virtue_n and_o innocency_n but_o fear_v of_o run_v into_o danger_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o without_o total_a obedience_n we_o can_v attain_v to_o heavenly_a happiness_n final_o unless_o we_o perform_v total_a obedience_n in_o the_o desire_n purpose_n and_o endeavour_n of_o our_o heart_n unto_o the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n we_o can_v neither_o attain_v unto_o heavenly_a happiness_n nor_o escape_v hellish_a death_n and_o condemnation_n though_o we_o embrace_v and_o practice_v many_o virtue_n and_o duty_n and_o flee_v from_o many_o vice_n and_o sin_n for_o as_o a_o millstone_n will_v keep_v we_o from_o mount_v aloft_o as_o well_o as_o a_o mountain_n and_o the_o one_o as_o well_o as_o the_o other_o will_v cause_v we_o to_o sink_v into_o the_o bottom_n of_o the_o sea_n if_o it_o be_v fasten_v unto_o we_o so_o if_o any_o one_o sin_n have_v take_v such_o fast_a hold_n of_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n be_v move_v to_o leave_v it_o the_o weight_n thereof_o will_v be_v sufficient_a to_o keep_v we_o from_o ascend_v unto_o heavenly_a happiness_n and_o to_o drench_v and_o drown_v we_o in_o the_o sea_n of_o perdition_n so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o he_o that_o live_v not_o in_o all_o or_o many_o sin_n but_o in_o any_o one_o shall_v never_o enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n neither_o fornicator_n nor_o idolater_n nor_o adulterer_n nor_o effeminate_a etc._n etc._n shall_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o the_o apostle_n john_n say_v that_o 15._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 9_o 10._o apoc._n 22._o 15._o every_o sort_n of_o sinner_n as_o sorcerer_n and_o whoremonger_n and_o murderer_n and_o idolater_n and_o liar_n shall_v be_v exclude_v from_o this_o place_n of_o blessedness_n so_o that_o as_o for_o the_o loss_n of_o corporal_a life_n it_o be_v not_o necessary_a that_o the_o body_n shall_v be_v wound_v in_o every_o place_n but_o a_o mortal_a wound_n in_o any_o of_o the_o vital_a part_n be_v sufficient_a to_o let_v in_o death_n and_o give_v it_o seizure_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n so_o be_v it_o in_o this_o case_n and_o as_o particular_a sin_n deprive_v we_o of_o happiness_n so_o they_o plunge_v we_o into_o death_n and_o destruction_n as_o appear_v by_o that_o distinct_a enumeration_n which_o the_o prophet_n make_v of_o particular_n if_o say_v he_o he_o 13._o ezek._n 18._o 10_o 13._o beget_v a_o son_n that_o be_v a_o robber_n a_o shedder_n of_o blood_n and_o do_v the_o like_a to_o any_o of_o these_o thing_n and_o that_o neglect_v any_o of_o the_o duty_n there_o mention_v he_o shall_v not_o live_v but_o sure_o die_v and_o the_o apostle_n john_n say_v that_o sinner_n of_o every_o kind_n shall_v 8._o apoc._n 21._o 8._o have_v their_o portion_n in_o the_o lake_n which_o burn_v with_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n which_o be_v the_o second_o death_n now_o if_o any_o will_v say_v that_o if_o for_o any_o one_o duty_n wilful_o neglect_v or_o sin_n commit_v they_o shall_v lose_v the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n and_o be_v cast_v into_o hell_n torment_n than_o it_o be_v as_o good_a to_o be_v outrageous_o wicked_a and_o to_o live_v in_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n let_v one_o of_o the_o ancient_n make_v answer_v to_o such_o a_o objection_n this_o say_v he_o be_v the_o speech_n of_o a_o ungrateful_a and_o reprobate_a 4._o ingrati_fw-la serui_fw-la est_fw-la his_fw-la sermo_fw-la etc._n etc._n chryso_v in_o eph._n cap._n 2._o serm_n 4._o servant_n yet_o let_v not_o such_o a_o one_o let_v the_o reins_n lose_v to_o all_o impiety_n for_o his_o own_o profit_n for_o though_o all_o impenitent_a sinner_n be_v exclude_v out_o of_o heaven_n and_o throw_v into_o hell_n yet_o all_o in_o hell_n do_v not_o suffer_v equal_a torment_n but_o some_o great_a and_o some_o less_o according_a to_o the_o quality_n and_o number_n of_o their_o sin_n cap._n v._n of_o the_o property_n of_o christian_a and_o holy_a duty_n which_o respect_n their_o cause_n efficient_a and_o final_a §._o sect._n 1_o that_o all_o duty_n shall_v spring_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o these_o be_v the_o property_n which_o respect_v the_o duty_n themselves_o the_o property_n which_o concern_v the_o manner_n of_o do_v they_o be_v diverse_a and_o respect_n either_o the_o cause_n that_o move_v we_o to_o perform_v they_o or_o our_o disposition_n in_o do_v they_o the_o cause_n be_v either_o efficient_a or_o final_a the_o efficient_a cause_n move_v we_o to_o perform_v all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n aught_o to_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o true_a obedience_n and_o shall_v be_v so_o powerful_a in_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v thereby_o be_v move_v to_o serve_v like_o child_n our_o heavenly_a father_n though_o there_o be_v no_o reward_n promise_v to_o our_o service_n which_o be_v the_o motive_n that_o induce_v mercenary_n and_o servant_n rather_o than_o child_n to_o do_v their_o duty_n for_o howsoever_o we_o may_v in_o our_o obedience_n have_v a_o eye_n with_o moses_n to_o the_o recompense_n of_o reward_n yet_o the_o chief_a argument_n 25._o heb._n 11._o 25._o that_o prevail_v with_o we_o aught_o to_o be_v not_o the_o love_n of_o ourselves_o and_o out_o of_o it_o the_o desire_n of_o our_o own_o salvation_n but_o the_o love_n of_o god_n who_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n who_o glory_n be_v much_o to_o be_v prefer_v before_o our_o own_o good_a neither_o be_v it_o enough_o that_o the_o love_n of_o god_n accompany_v our_o action_n and_o that_o they_o be_v do_v in_o and_o with_o it_o as_o run_v together_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o same_o stream_n but_o also_o that_o it_o be_v the_o fountain_n from_o which_o all_o our_o obedience_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v consider_v we_o therefore_o when_o we_o undertake_v the_o
performance_n of_o any_o christian_a duty_n what_o be_v the_o cause_n that_o move_v we_o unto_o it_o and_o if_o we_o find_v that_o it_o be_v love_n of_o the_o world_n or_o love_n of_o ourselves_o either_o to_o obtain_v a_o reward_n or_o to_o avoid_v punishment_n temporal_a or_o eternal_a let_v we_o put_v it_o back_o as_o come_v out_o of_o due_a place_n and_o labour_n that_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v much_o more_o worthy_a may_v have_v the_o precedency_n as_o the_o first_o and_o chief_a motive_n that_o persuade_v we_o to_o well-doing_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v propound_v god_n will_n and_o our_o obedience_n thereunto_o in_o all_o duty_n second_o we_o must_v propound_v unto_o ourselves_o in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o his_o glory_n in_o yield_a obedience_n unto_o it_o as_o the_o main_a scope_n and_o end_n of_o all_o our_o action_n desire_v chief_o and_o in_o the_o first_o place_n as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v we_o to_o pray_v that_o we_o may_v hallow_v and_o glorify_v god_n name_n by_o do_v his_o will_n and_o if_o we_o will_v perform_v unto_o god_n acceptable_a service_n we_o must_v therein_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o will_n and_o yield_v ourselves_o in_o absolute_a obedience_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n pray_v because_o he_o will_v have_v we_o pray_v hear_v and_o read_v his_o word_n because_o it_o be_v his_o will_n that_o we_o shall_v do_v so_o give_v alm_n and_o do_v work_n of_o mercy_n that_o we_o may_v please_v he_o by_o do_v his_o will_n yea_o seek_a the_o salvation_n of_o our_o own_o soul_n not_o chief_o because_o we_o desire_v it_o for_o our_o own_o good_a but_o because_o his_o will_n be_v to_o glorify_v himself_o in_o our_o salvation_n and_o happiness_n 40._o joh._n 6._o 39_o 40._o for_o god_n will_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o cause_n and_o as_o all_o thing_n come_v from_o it_o so_o must_v all_o thing_n tend_v unto_o it_o as_o their_o main_a scope_n and_o end_n it_o be_v that_o which_o give_v first_o be_v to_o our_o will_n and_o preserve_v they_o in_o it_o and_o therefore_o they_o must_v not_o be_v absolute_a in_o themselves_o but_o in_o all_o thing_n yield_v to_o the_o will_n of_o their_o creator_n will_v whatsoever_o they_o will_v because_o god_n first_o will_v it_o it_o be_v the_o rule_n of_o righteousness_n and_o all_o perfection_n and_o all_o thing_n be_v just_a and_o unjust_a perfect_a or_o imperfect_a straight_o or_o crooked_a as_o they_o agree_v or_o differ_v from_o it_o and_o therefore_o there_o be_v no_o goodness_n in_o our_o will_n no_o not_o in_o the_o choose_n and_o embrace_v of_o the_o best_a action_n and_o duty_n that_o can_v be_v name_v but_o only_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o we_o conform_v they_o to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o do_v all_o we_o do_v in_o obedience_n unto_o it_o and_o if_o first_o and_o chief_o we_o perform_v unto_o god_n any_o service_n because_o our_o will_n and_o desire_n lead_v we_o unto_o it_o and_o not_o principal_o in_o this_o respect_n because_o god_n will_v it_o and_o will_v have_v we_o also_o to_o will_n and_o do_v it_o it_o do_v hereby_o lose_v all_o grace_n and_o beauty_n and_o so_o also_o all_o reward_n at_o god_n hand_n see_v we_o serve_v not_o he_o but_o ourselves_o when_o we_o aim_v not_o chief_o at_o the_o do_v of_o his_o will_n that_o we_o may_v please_v and_o glorify_v he_o but_o of_o our_o own_o neither_o be_v our_o action_n chief_o to_o be_v esteem_v good_a or_o evil_n according_a to_o the_o matter_n but_o according_a to_o the_o main_a scope_n and_o end_n of_o they_o which_o give_v they_o their_o denomination_n nor_o be_v any_o act_n seem_v it_o never_o so_o glorious_a to_o be_v esteem_v god_n service_n which_o be_v not_o do_v in_o obedience_n unto_o he_o nor_o any_o obedience_n which_o have_v not_o conformity_n with_o his_o will_n in_o which_o regard_n it_o may_v be_v true_o say_v that_o the_o base_a work_n of_o the_o most_o servile_a call_n do_v by_o a_o faithful_a christian_a in_o simple_a obedience_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n to_o glorify_v he_o be_v more_o please_v unto_o he_o and_o esteem_v for_o better_a service_n than_o the_o prayer_n and_o fast_v hear_v the_o word_n and_o give_v alm_n of_o pharisaical_a hypocrite_n which_o be_v do_v either_o for_o the_o praise_n of_o man_n or_o as_o work_n satisfactory_a to_o god_n justice_n and_o to_o merit_v by_o they_o their_o own_o salvation_n final_o if_o we_o perform_v all_o good_a duty_n not_o as_o our_o own_o will_n but_o as_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o labour_n in_o all_o thing_n that_o his_o will_n may_v chief_o sway_v and_o rule_v in_o we_o we_o shall_v hereby_o add_v much_o excellency_n unto_o all_o our_o good_a action_n for_o see_v the_o action_n receive_v worth_a and_o dignity_n from_o the_o agent_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o same_o thing_n do_v by_o a_o mighty_a prince_n be_v esteem_v high_o which_o in_o a_o ordinary_a and_o mean_a person_n be_v little_o regard_v therefore_o must_v needs_o all_o good_a duty_n be_v much_o more_o excellent_a when_o the_o will_n of_o god_n be_v the_o chief_a motive_n that_o set_v we_o on_o work_n and_o not_o our_o own_o will_n see_v they_o proceed_v from_o a_o much_o more_o excellent_a cause_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o all_o true_a service_n be_v do_v in_o obedience_n to_o god_n will_n we_o must_v therefore_o in_o all_o christian_a duty_n propound_v this_o unto_o ourselves_o as_o our_o principal_a and_o main_a scope_n that_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o 38._o joh._n 5._o 30._o and_o 6._o 38._o not_o our_o own_o may_v be_v do_v in_o they_o according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o do_v not_o his_o own_o will_n but_o the_o will_n of_o he_o that_o send_v he_o we_o must_v labour_v after_o regeneration_n not_o as_o the_o act_n of_o our_o own_o will_n but_o of_o go_n for_o we_o be_v bear_v again_o not_o of_o blood_n nor_o of_o the_o will_n of_o the_o flesh_n nor_o 13._o joh._n 1._o 13._o of_o the_o will_n of_o man_n but_o of_o god_n we_o must_v labour_v to_o be_v sanctify_v because_o this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n even_o our_o sanctification_n that_o we_o may_v live_v no_o long_o the_o rest_n of_o 2._o 1._o thes_n 4._o 3._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 2._o our_o time_n in_o the_o flesh_n to_o the_o lust_n of_o man_n but_o to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n we_o must_v pray_v and_o in_o all_o thing_n give_v thanks_o because_o this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n yea_o 18._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 18._o whatsoever_o we_o do_v we_o must_v do_v it_o not_o as_o our_o own_o will_n but_o as_o the_o will_n of_o god_n the_o which_o be_v not_o only_o to_o be_v observe_v in_o the_o high_a and_o excellent_a duty_n of_o god_n immediate_a service_n but_o even_o in_o the_o base_a and_o most_o servile_a action_n even_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o poor_a and_o mean_a servant_n who_o must_v in_o perform_v service_n to_o their_o master_n propound_v unto_o themselves_o as_o their_o main_n scope_n not_o their_o own_o profit_n nor_o the_o do_n of_o their_o own_o or_o their_o master_n will_n but_o the_o will_n of_o god_n which_o require_v it_o at_o their_o hand_n for_o so_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v servant_n to_o be_v obedient_a unto_o their_o master_n and_o to_o 6._o eph._n 6._o 6._o serve_v they_o with_o fear_n and_o singleness_n of_o heart_n as_o unto_o christ_n not_o with_o eyeservice_n as_o men-pleasers_a but_o as_o the_o servant_n of_o christ_n do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n from_o the_o heart_n and_o as_o in_o our_o do_n so_o likewise_o in_o our_o suffering_n we_o must_v with_o the_o apostle_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o chief_o aim_v at_o this_o that_o the_o 42._o act._n 21._o 14._o mat._n 26._o 39_o 42._o will_n of_o the_o lord_n may_v be_v do_v in_o they_o for_o those_o only_a that_o suffer_v according_a to_o god_n will_v receive_v the_o promise_n and_o such_o alone_o can_v with_o confidence_n commit_v 36._o heb._n 10._o 36._o the_o keep_n of_o their_o soul_n to_o he_o in_o well-doing_n as_o unto_o a_o faithful_a creator_n 19_o 1._o pet._n 4._o 19_o as_o the_o apostle_n peter_n speak_v now_o that_o we_o may_v be_v move_v thus_o to_o seek_v that_o god_n will_v may_v be_v do_v in_o all_o our_o action_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o there_o be_v no_o true_a obedience_n which_o have_v not_o this_o as_o the_o main_a scope_n of_o it_o that_o if_o we_o thus_o do_v we_o shall_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n and_o with_o david_n be_v approve_v as_o man_n according_a to_o god_n own_o heart_n that_o we_o shall_v hereby_o be_v advance_v to_o 50._o act._n 13._o 22._o joh._n 7._o 17._o
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our_o saviour_n remember_v from_o whence_o thou_o be_v fall_v and_o repent_v and_o do_v thy_o first_o work_n or_o else_o 5._o apoc._n 2._o 5._o i_o will_v come_v against_o thou_o quick_o etc._n etc._n the_o which_o relapse_n and_o fall_n be_v most_o dangerous_a unto_o our_o spiritual_a life_n because_o they_o make_v our_o estate_n worse_o than_o it_o be_v before_o our_o conversion_n when_o as_o we_o be_v sick_a in_o sin_n and_o death_n see_v we_o be_v but_o like_a man_n who_o in_o their_o departure_n be_v daw_v as_o they_o say_v and_o waken_v by_o the_o out-cry_n of_o the_o stander_n by_o who_o revive_v not_o to_o live_v but_o to_o die_v again_o and_o so_o to_o endure_v the_o pain_n of_o a_o continue_a sickness_n and_o double_a death_n in_o which_o respect_n our_o saviour_n christ_n say_v that_o the_o end_n of_o 45._o math._n 12._o 45._o such_o be_v worse_a than_o their_o beginning_n and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n affirm_v that_o it_o 22._o 2._o pet._n 2._o 21_o 22._o have_v be_v 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the_o day_n do_v the_o work_n of_o the_o day_n put_v on_o the_o breastplate_n of_o faith_n and_o love_n and_o for_o a_o helmet_n the_o hope_n of_o salvation_n and_o as_o there_o be_v great_a and_o manifold_a cause_n respect_v ourselves_o which_o make_v this_o watch_n necessary_a so_o also_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n who_o be_v powerful_a and_o politic_a far_o mighty_a than_o we_o and_o yet_o many_o to_o one_o do_v labour_n by_o all_o mean_n to_o work_v our_o destruction_n the_o which_o argument_n alone_o shall_v keep_v we_o wake_v for_o when_o shall_v we_o watch_n if_o not_o in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o christian_a warfare_n when_o as_o we_o be_v beset_v on_o all_o side_n with_o such_o dangerous_a and_o malicious_a enemy_n especial_o if_o we_o consider_v that_o the_o chief_a commander_n of_o all_o these_o force_n satan_n that_o roar_a &_o raven_a lion_n never_o 8._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 8._o slumber_v nor_o sleep_v but_o go_v continual_o about_o and_o watch_v 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outward_a and_o inward_a defilement_n of_o sin_n wash_v thyself_o therefore_o yea_o bathe_v and_o dive_v thyself_o in_o they_o whereby_o as_o thou_o shall_v be_v certain_o assure_v that_o thou_o be_v wash_v and_o purge_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o thy_o sin_n in_o the_o precious_a laver_n and_o fountain_n of_o thy_o saviour_n blood_n so_o shall_v thou_o find_v these_o water_n of_o repentance_n notable_a help_n and_o mean_n to_o cleanse_v thou_o from_o the_o corruption_n and_o filth_n of_o sin_n drench_v but_o thyself_o in_o they_o o_o my_o soul_n and_o thou_o shall_v drown_v they_o for_o though_o to_o thou_o they_o be_v live_v water_n and_o help_v to_o preserve_v thou_o yet_o they_o will_v stifle_v and_o choke_v thy_o sinful_a corruption_n though_o like_o the_o water_n appoint_v for_o the_o trial_n of_o 28._o num._n 3._o 27_o 28._o jealousy_n they_o will_v make_v thou_o fruitful_a yet_o they_o will_v cause_v thy_o sin_n to_o rot_v and_o perish_v work_v diverse_o upon_o diverse_a subject_n worldly_n sorrow_n indeed_o cause_v death_n because_o it_o do_v not_o conjoin_v but_o sever_v thou_o from_o christ_n thy_o life_n it_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o joy_n whereof_o be_v mortal_a and_o therefore_o much_o more_o must_v its_o grief_n need_v be_v mortal_a it_o look_v not_o to_o heaven_n but_o to_o the_o earth_n not_o draw_v to_o god_n but_o drive_v thou_o from_o he_o it_o respect_v punishment_n and_o not_o sin_n and_o lament_v more_o the_o loss_n of_o earthly_a trifle_n then_o of_o god_n love_n and_o heavenly_a excellency_n and_o therefore_o when_o this_o bitterness_n be_v thrust_v upon_o thou_o by_o thy_o corrupt_a flesh_n thou_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o cry_v out_o with_o the_o child_n of_o the_o prophet_n that_o there_o be_v death_n in_o the_o pot_n and_o sin_n in_o such_o sorrow_n for_o which_o grief_n thou_o have_v just_a cause_n of_o further_a grieve_v mistake_v not_o this_o worldly_a sorrow_n o_o my_o soul_n for_o true_a 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repent_v take_v from_o the_o author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o this_o grace_n for_o who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o it_o but_o god_n himself_o who_o with_o his_o sweetness_n sweeten_v all_o thing_n which_o he_o give_v to_o his_o child_n and_o though_o they_o be_v bitter_a in_o themselves_o yet_o temper_v they_o with_o his_o love_n he_o make_v they_o to_o become_v pleasant_a turn_v our_o mourning_n into_o rejoice_v and_o raise_v out_o of_o the_o subject_n of_o sorrow_n matter_n of_o joy_n it_o be_v a_o cup_n of_o god_n temper_v and_o therefore_o refuse_v not_o to_o drink_v it_o it_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v good_a come_v from_o he_o who_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n be_v author_n of_o all_o good_a it_o be_v god_n gift_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o not_o natural_a act_n in_o thy_o own_o power_n and_o therefore_o when_o thou_o want_v it_o sue_v unto_o he_o that_o give_v liberal_o to_o all_o that_o ask_v of_o he_o &_o when_o thou_o have_v it_o ascribe_v nothing_o to_o thyself_o but_o 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our_o persecution_n we_o may_v well_o suffer_v with_o great_a patience_n and_o comfort_n if_o we_o consider_v that_o they_o be_v not_o punishment_n for_o our_o sin_n from_o all_o which_o christ_n have_v full_o free_v we_o but_o the_o trial_n of_o our_o faith_n which_o be_v approve_v shall_v be_v crown_v with_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o happiness_n in_o which_o regard_n we_o have_v cause_n great_o to_o rejoice_v as_o the_o apostle_n peter_n speak_v 7._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 6_o 7._o though_o now_o for_o a_o season_n if_o need_v be_v we_o be_v in_o heaviness_n through_o manifold_a tentation_n that_o the_o trial_n of_o our_o faith_n be_v much_o more_o precious_a than_o the_o gold_n that_o perish_v though_o it_o be_v try_v with_o fire_n may_v be_v find_v unto_o praise_n and_o honour_n and_o glory_n at_o the_o appear_v of_o jesus_n christ_n so_o the_o apostle_n james_n my_o 12._o jam._n 1._o 2_o 12._o brethren_n count_v it_o all_o joy_n when_o you_o fall_v into_o diverse_a tentation_n of_o 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cap._n xv._o that_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v not_o harsh_a and_o unpleasant_a mopish_a and_o melancholic_a but_o above_o all_o other_o most_o cheerful_a and_o pleasant_a sweet_a and_o delightful_a §._o sect._n 1_o that_o though_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v sad_a and_o sorrowful_a yet_o this_o shall_v not_o discourage_v from_o it_o a_o three_o objection_n which_o the_o flesh_n make_v against_o a_o godly_a life_n to_o discourage_v and_o hinder_v we_o from_o enter_v into_o or_o proceed_v in_o it_o be_v that_o it_o be_v harsh_a and_o unpleasant_a mopish_a and_o melancholic_a deprive_v we_o of_o all_o joy_n and_o delight_n which_o be_v the_o very_a life_n of_o our_o life_n and_o which_o be_v take_v from_o we_o it_o become_v irksome_a and_o tedious_a the_o which_o objection_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n labour_v all_o they_o may_v with_o their_o utmost_a policy_n and_o skill_n to_o confirm_v and_o strengthen_v and_o know_v that_o man_n natural_o be_v affect_v with_o 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their_o afflict_a estate_n as_o sorrowful_a yet_o they_o be_v always_o rejoice_v as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v because_o 10._o 2._o cor._n 6._o 10._o they_o know_v that_o all_o thing_n even_o cross_n and_o calamity_n themselves_o work_v together_o for_o their_o good_a the_o which_o will_v more_o manifest_o appear_v if_o we_o a_o little_a further_o consider_v the_o testimony_n and_o example_n of_o holy_a scripture_n for_o the_o psalmist_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o voice_n of_o rejoice_v and_o 15._o psal_n 118._o 15._o salvation_n be_v in_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o the_o righteous_a and_o solomon_n speak_v of_o wisdom_n which_o consist_v in_o the_o save_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n and_o the_o practice_n of_o it_o in_o all_o holy_a and_o religious_a duty_n say_v that_o her_o way_n be_v way_n of_o pleasantness_n and_o all_o her_o path_n be_v peace_n so_o david_n say_v 17._o pro._n 3._o 17._o of_o the_o church_n and_o child_n of_o god_n the_o lively_a member_n of_o it_o that_o 8._o psal_n 36._o 8._o they_o shall_v be_v abundant_o satisfy_v with_o the_o fatness_n of_o his_o house_n and_o that_o he_o will_v make_v they_o drink_v of_o the_o river_n of_o his_o pleasure_n our_o saviour_n also_o promise_v unto_o the_o disciple_n and_o in_o they_o to_o all_o the_o faithful_a that_o he_o 22._o job._n 16._o 22._o will_v give_v they_o such_o a_o permanent_a joy_n as_o no_o man_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o take_v it_o from_o they_o and_o final_o the_o apostle_n set_v it_o down_o not_o as_o a_o common_a gift_n but_o as_o a_o special_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n not_o droop_v sorrow_n and_o disconsolate_a heaviness_n but_o joy_n and_o peace_n and_o this_o also_o appear_v 22._o gal._n 5._o 22._o by_o the_o example_n of_o the_o holy_a man_n of_o god_n record_v in_o the_o scripture_n thus_o david_n say_v my_o soul_n shall_v be_v joyful_a in_o the_o lord_n it_o shall_v rejoice_v 9_o psal_n 35._o 9_o in_o his_o salvation_n neither_o do_v he_o only_o thus_o rejoice_v in_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n favour_n and_o conquest_n of_o his_o enemy_n but_o also_o in_o his_o obedience_n and_o keep_n of_o god_n law_n i_o have_v rejoice_v in_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o 16._o psal_n 119._o 14_o 16._o testimony_n as_o much_o as_o in_o all_o riches_n i_o will_v delight_v myself_o in_o thy_o statute_n i_o will_v not_o forget_v thy_o word_n and_o again_o i_o delight_v to_o do_v thy_o will_n o_o my_o god_n 8._o psal_n 40._o 8._o yea_o thy_o law_n be_v within_o my_o heart_n thus_o the_o apostle_n rejoice_v even_o in_o 41._o act._n 5._o 41._o their_o persecution_n because_o they_o be_v think_v worthy_a to_o suffer_v for_o christ_n sake_n and_o paul_n and_o silas_n when_o as_o their_o back_n be_v tear_v 16._o act._n 16._o with_o sore_a stripe_n and_o their_o foot_n lock_v in_o the_o stock_n thus_o the_o apostle_n find_v matter_n enough_o to_o glory_v in_o through_o jesus_n christ_n in_o thing_n 17._o rom._n 15._o 17._o pertain_v to_o god_n and_o taste_v such_o unspeakable_a joy_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n and_o he_o crucify_v that_o he_o disclaym_v all_o other_o 14._o gal._n 6._o 14._o joy_n and_o elsewhere_o he_o profess_v that_o he_o have_v no_o scant_a measure_n of_o this_o sweet_a delight_n but_o that_o he_o be_v fill_v with_o comfort_n and_o be_v exceed_o 4._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 4._o joyful_a even_o in_o all_o his_o tribulation_n neither_o be_v this_o joy_n whereof_o i_o speak_v in_o which_o the_o christian_a exceed_v all_o other_o man_n sensual_a and_o carnal_a in_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o fruition_n of_o earthly_a vanity_n not_o in_o riot_v and_o revel_v in_o swill_v and_o drink_v dice_a and_o card_v vain_a dalliance_n and_o good_a fellowship_n chamber_a and_o wantonness_n for_o such_o 2._o eccles_n 2_o 1_o 2._o pleasure_n he_o account_v vanity_n and_o such_o mirth_n madness_n and_o choose_v rather_o to_o go_v into_o the_o house_n of_o mourning_n then_o into_o the_o house_n of_o such_o feast_n &_o rejoice_v because_o such_o joy_n &_o laughter_n be_v but_o short_a and_o momentany_a like_o the_o crackle_n of_o thorn_n under_o a_o pot_n and_o always_o end_v in_o 6._o eccles_n 7._o 2_o 6._o sorrow_n and_o anxiety_n it_o be_v not_o in_o mad_a mirth_n and_o in_o sinful_a and_o unlawful_a delight_n for_o christian_a charity_n rejoice_v not_o in_o iniquity_n but_o rejoice_v in_o the_o 6._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 6._o truth_n and_o this_o joy_n be_v always_o join_v with_o righteousness_n and_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o 17._o rom._n 14._o 17._o good_a conscience_n in_o which_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n consist_v for_o be_v subject_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n such_o as_o it_o be_v such_o also_o be_v their_o joy_n but_o his_o kingdom_n be_v not_o of_o this_o world_n but_o spiritual_a &_o heavenly_a and_o therefore_o their_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v be_v likewise_o of_o the_o same_o nature_n and_o howsoever_o god_n child_n may_v and_o aught_o to_o rejoice_v even_o in_o his_o temporary_a blessing_n as_o they_o be_v testimony_n of_o their_o heavenly_a father_n love_n and_o also_o in_o honest_a sport_n and_o recreation_n of_o which_o i_o have_v before_o speak_v whereby_o they_o be_v fit_v for_o high_a duty_n as_o music_n shoot_v hunt_a hawk_v and_o such_o like_a those_o caution_n before_o set_v down_o be_v due_o observe_v yea_o howsoever_o in_o these_o respect_v they_o have_v great_a &_o more_o just_a cause_n of_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v then_o any_o worldling_n because_o these_o be_v but_o usurper_n who_o have_v a_o fearful_a account_n to_o make_v of_o their_o intrusion_n whereas_o the_o other_o have_v their_o right_n restore_v unto_o they_o by_o jesus_n christ_n yet_o these_o be_v not_o the_o chief_a joy_n which_o they_o rest_v upon_o as_o be_v in_o comparison_n dull_a and_o heartless_a cold_a and_o comfortless_o only_o they_o use_v they_o for_o the_o
say_v that_o the_o redeem_v of_o the_o lord_n shall_v return_v and_o come_v with_o sing_v unto_o zion_n and_o everlasting_a 11._o esa_n 51._o 11._o joy_n shall_v be_v upon_o their_o head_n they_o shall_v obtain_v gladness_n and_o joy_n and_o sorrow_n and_o mourning_n shall_v flee_v away_o they_o be_v call_v to_o the_o marriage_n of_o the_o 2._o math._n 22._o 2._o king_n son_n and_o feast_v with_o a_o delicious_a banquet_n of_o his_o special_a favour_n and_o none_o but_o they_o have_v communion_n with_o christ_n that_o they_o may_v rejoice_v 5._o cant._n 2._o 4_o 5._o and_o solace_v themselves_o in_o the_o fruition_n of_o his_o love_n they_o and_o none_o beside_o be_v justify_v of_o god_n free_a grace_n through_o the_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o therefore_o have_v cause_n to_o be_v of_o good_a comfort_n see_v 2._o math._n 9_o 2._o their_o sin_n be_v forgive_v they_o so_o the_o faithful_a profess_v that_o they_o will_v great_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o that_o their_o soul_n shall_v be_v joyful_a in_o their_o god_n 10._o esa_n 61._o 10._o because_o he_o have_v clothe_v they_o with_o the_o garment_n of_o salvation_n and_o cover_v they_o with_o the_o robe_n of_o righteousness_n as_o a_o bridegroom_n deck_v himself_o with_o ornament_n and_o as_o a_o bride_n adorn_v herself_o with_o her_o jewel_n they_o also_o have_v cause_n above_o all_o other_o of_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o that_o they_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n by_o jesus_n christ_n and_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o he_o and_o with_o their_o own_o conscience_n 3._o rom._n 5._o 1_o 3._o in_o which_o respect_n they_o have_v just_a cause_n of_o glory_v in_o their_o tribulation_n for_o this_o peace_n with_o god_n pass_v all_o understanding_n and_o his_o love_n be_v 2._o phil._n 4._o 7._o cant._n 1._o 2._o better_a than_o wine_n refresh_v and_o cheer_v our_o heart_n more_o than_o all_o the_o cold_a qualm_n of_o worldly_a cross_n can_v daunt_v and_o dismay_v they_o see_v by_o god_n love_n towards_o we_o and_o our_o love_n towards_o he_o we_o have_v this_o privilege_n that_o all_o thing_n shall_v work_v together_o for_o our_o good_a they_o alone_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o 28._o rom._n 8._o 28._o god_n dwell_v in_o they_o which_o work_v in_o their_o heart_n this_o spiritual_a joy_n 22._o gal._n 5._o 22._o and_o by_o unite_n they_o unto_o christ_n and_o through_o he_o unto_o god_n his_o father_n the_o author_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o goodness_n blessedness_n and_o joy_n do_v give_v unto_o they_o cause_n sufficient_a of_o triumph_v with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o 12._o esa_n 51._o 12._o glorious_a in_o the_o fruition_n of_o all_o happiness_n through_o this_o sweet_a and_o happy_a communion_n final_o the_o faithful_a only_a who_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n have_v hope_n and_o assurance_n of_o eternal_a blessedness_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n when_o all_o tear_n be_v wipe_v away_o from_o their_o eye_n they_o shall_v be_v comfort_v 4._o apoc._n 21._o 4._o after_o their_o mourning_n and_o after_o their_o weep_n laugh_v and_o rejoice_v for_o 4._o math._n 5._o 4._o the_o lord_n will_v show_v they_o the_o path_n of_o life_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o enjoy_v in_o his_o presence_n 21._o luk._n 6._o 21._o fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o at_o his_o right_a hand_n pleasure_n for_o evermore_o in_o which_o regard_n 11._o psal_n 16._o 11._o the_o godly_a in_o this_o assurance_n of_o faith_n have_v as_o much_o great_a and_o better_a cause_n of_o rejoice_v above_o all_o worldling_n who_o abound_v in_o their_o present_a possession_n of_o earthly_a wealth_n and_o wallow_v themselves_o in_o voluptuous_a pleasure_n as_o a_o young_a heir_n in_o his_o nonage_n who_o expect_v the_o inheritance_n of_o some_o goodly_a lordship_n or_o if_o you_o will_v some_o great_a and_o glorious_a monarchy_n have_v more_o cause_n of_o rejoice_v than_o a_o poor_a cottager_n in_o a_o silly_a tenement_n in_o which_o for_o the_o present_a he_o dwell_v but_o yet_o only_o hold_v it_o at_o the_o landlord_n pleasure_n for_o there_o we_o shall_v have_v riches_n and_o treasure_n which_o 20._o mat._n 6._o 19_o 20._o can_v rust_v with_o canker_n nor_o we_o be_v rob_v of_o they_o by_o thief_n there_o be_v honour_n subject_a to_o no_o blemish_n of_o disgrace_n and_o pleasure_n for_o evermore_o in_o all_o which_o respect_v let_v the_o righteous_a be_v glad_a as_o the_o psalmist_n exhort_v let_v 3._o psal_n 68_o 3._o they_o rejoice_v before_o god_n yea_o let_v they_o exceed_o rejoice_v and_o that_o not_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n but_o at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n rejoice_v evermore_o neither_o be_v there_o any_o time_n unseasonable_a for_o 16._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 16._o the_o spiritual_a joy_n of_o the_o righteous_a so_o long_o as_o they_o have_v the_o face_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n shine_v upon_o they_o which_o be_v all-sufficient_a in_o itself_o to_o turn_v all_o their_o mourning_n into_o mirth_n and_o their_o sorrow_n into_o gladness_n even_o when_o they_o be_v sore_o pinch_v and_o press_v with_o the_o weight_n of_o their_o affliction_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o rejoice_v inward_o in_o their_o heart_n when_o their_o cheek_n be_v bedew_v with_o their_o tear_n herein_o quite_o contrary_a to_o the_o wicked_a who_o rejoice_v in_o the_o face_n but_o not_o in_o the_o heart_n whereas_o the_o faithful_a 12._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 12._o do_v inward_o glory_v even_o in_o their_o tribulation_n which_o notwithstanding_o be_v bitter_a and_o unpleasant_a to_o the_o flesh_n do_v make_v they_o to_o discover_v nothing_o but_o grief_n in_o their_o outward_a countenance_n yea_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n itself_o when_o as_o we_o mourn_v as_o a_o man_n mourn_v for_o the_o death_n of_o his_o only_a son_n and_o first_o bear_v do_v not_o abate_v our_o spiritual_a joy_n yea_o in_o truth_n it_o do_v much_o increase_v it_o for_o this_o godly_a sorrow_n work_v repentance_n to_o salvation_n not_o to_o 10._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 10._o be_v repent_v of_o and_o cause_v the_o true_a christian_a exceed_o to_o rejoice_v in_o that_o he_o can_v hearty_o grieve_v because_o by_o his_o sin_n he_o have_v displease_v his_o god_n and_o this_o tremble_a in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n due_a unto_o they_o may_v through_o faith_n assure_v we_o that_o by_o christ_n we_o be_v free_v from_o they_o be_v join_v with_o inward_a gladness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n serve_v the_o lord_n with_o fear_n and_o rejoice_v 11._o psal_n 2._o 11._o with_o tremble_a §._o sect._n 7_o a_o admonition_n to_o the_o faithful_a to_o lay_v hâ—ld_v on_o this_o joyful_a privilege_n and_o to_o shake_v off_o sorrow_n and_o sadness_n by_o all_o which_o it_o appear_v that_o godliness_n do_v not_o deprive_v any_o of_o joy_n and_o gladness_n yea_o rather_o the_o more_o godly_a we_o be_v the_o better_a right_n and_o title_n we_o have_v unto_o it_o and_o may_v just_o exceed_v all_o other_o as_o much_o in_o mirth_n and_o cheerfulness_n as_o we_o have_v in_o we_o more_o than_o they_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o sound_n and_o solid_a rejoice_v the_o which_o as_o it_o shall_v persuade_v all_o who_o be_v yet_o unresolued_a to_o enter_v without_o delay_n into_o this_o christian_a course_n that_o they_o may_v attain_v unto_o this_o high_a and_o excellent_a privilege_n and_o not_o suffer_v themselves_o to_o be_v any_o long_o discourage_v with_o this_o vain_a and_o false_a conceit_n that_o they_o must_v leave_v all_o their_o chief_a joy_n when_o they_o leave_v and_o forsake_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n so_o shall_v it_o move_v those_o who_o have_v a_o desire_n and_o purpose_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n to_o lay_v hold_n of_o this_o joyful_a privilege_n see_v god_n free_o offer_v it_o unto_o they_o and_o not_o any_o long_a to_o please_v themselves_o with_o their_o melancholic_a dump_n and_o affect_a sadness_n as_o though_o they_o be_v great_a proficient_o in_o mortification_n when_o they_o most_o exceed_v in_o lumpish_a heaviness_n which_o need_v to_o be_v mortify_v as_o well_o as_o any_o other_o carnal_a affection_n that_o in_o stead_n thereof_o our_o heart_n may_v be_v replenish_v with_o spiritual_a joy_n for_o hereby_o they_o do_v not_o only_o exceed_o discredit_v and_o disgrace_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o by_o cast_v upon_o it_o this_o false_a aspersion_n of_o sorrow_n and_o sadness_n discourage_v other_o from_o enter_v into_o it_o but_o also_o make_v it_o to_o become_v so_o tedious_a and_o troublesome_a harsh_a and_o unpleasant_a that_o they_o can_v proceed_v in_o it_o without_o much_o uncomfortablenesse_n nor_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n with_o any_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n when_o as_o their_o spirit_n be_v dull_v and_o deaden_v with_o this_o mournful_a and_o deject_a heaviness_n
though_o all_o this_o be_v true_a that_o godliness_n shall_v give_v a_o supersedeas_fw-la to_o worldly_a thrift_n so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a to_o embrace_v piety_n and_o escape_v poverty_n or_o to_o be_v rich_a and_o religious_a both_o at_o once_o yet_o this_o shall_v not_o weaken_v our_o resolution_n to_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v our_o spiritual_a gain_n do_v far_o exceed_v our_o worldly_a loss_n for_o godliness_n itself_o be_v the_o chief_a gain_n as_o 6._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 6._o bring_v with_o it_o that_o contentation_n which_o all_o worldly_a wealth_n can_v purchase_v second_o though_o be_v godly_a we_o have_v but_o a_o poor_a estate_n yet_o it_o be_v more_o to_o be_v esteem_v then_o the_o great_a abundance_n of_o the_o ungodly_a according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n a_o little_a that_o a_o righteous_a man_n have_v be_v better_a 17._o psal_n 37._o 16_o 17._o than_o the_o riches_n of_o many_o wicked_a for_o the_o arm_n of_o the_o wicked_a shall_v be_v break_v but_o the_o lord_n uphold_v the_o righteous_a the_o little_a wealth_n they_o have_v be_v accompany_v with_o god_n blessing_n by_o which_o it_o be_v make_v more_o sufficient_a and_o durable_a for_o their_o use_n and_o comfort_n than_o the_o rich_a treasury_n and_o full_a storehouse_n of_o worldling_n their_o little_a pittance_n be_v like_o the_o widow_n cruse_v of_o oil_n and_o handful_n of_o meal_n which_o as_o it_o be_v daily_o spend_v so_o by_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n it_o be_v daily_o renew_a and_o replenish_v that_o there_o may_v be_v no_o want_n when_o the_o full_a barn_n be_v empty_v and_o the_o storehouse_n of_o the_o rich_a without_o food_n like_o daniel_n pulse_n which_o make_v he_o and_o his_o fellow_n fat_a and_o in_o better_a like_n than_o the_o provision_n which_o be_v bring_v to_o other_o from_o the_o king_n table_n final_o like_o the_o small_a stream_n of_o a_o live_a fountain_n which_o continue_v run_v in_o the_o great_a drought_n when_o great_a stand_a water_n and_o huge_a torrent_n arise_v from_o land_n water_n be_v dry_v up_o again_o though_o the_o godly_a have_v but_o little_a yet_o that_o which_o they_o have_v they_o have_v receive_v from_o god_n own_o hand_n as_o a_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n as_o jacob_n acknowledge_v to_o his_o brother_n esau_n take_v i_o pray_v thou_o my_o 11._o gen._n 33._o 11._o blessing_n which_o be_v bring_v to_o thou_o because_o god_n have_v deal_v gracious_o with_o i_o and_o i_o have_v enough_o yea_o they_o receive_v it_o from_o he_o as_o his_o free_a gift_n and_o shall_v never_o be_v call_v with_o wicked_a man_n to_o account_v for_o intrusion_n and_o usurpation_n neither_o be_v it_o a_o gift_n to_o be_v esteem_v only_o in_o its_o own_o value_n but_o as_o a_o earnest-penny_n which_o bind_v a_o great_a bargain_n and_o give_v they_o assurance_n of_o their_o heavenly_a inheritance_n and_o everlasting_a happiness_n in_o god_n kingdom_n final_o though_o they_o have_v but_o little_a yet_o they_o have_v with_o it_o a_o good_a conscience_n see_v they_o have_v get_v it_o by_o lawful_a mean_n the_o which_o will_v be_v in_o stead_n of_o a_o continual_a feast_n and_o make_v a_o dinner_n of_o cold_a 17._o pro._n 15._o 15_o 17._o herb_n or_o simple_a root_n better_a than_o a_o stall_v ox_n or_o the_o great_a dainty_n to_o they_o that_o want_v it_o whereas_o contrariwise_o the_o great_a plenty_n of_o wicked_a man_n bring_v no_o such_o comfort_n with_o it_o because_o it_o be_v mutable_a and_o momentany_a in_o itself_o and_o give_v no_o assurance_n of_o better_a and_o more_o durable_a riches_n which_o shall_v succeed_v it_o because_o their_o worldly_a abundance_n be_v often_o join_v with_o many_o and_o great_a discontent_n which_o deprive_v the_o owner_n of_o all_o their_o joy_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o saul_n ahab_n haman_n and_o many_o other_o because_o their_o prosperity_n slay_v they_o while_o it_o serve_v as_o a_o snare_n to_o entangle_v 32._o pro._n 1._o 32._o they_o in_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n as_o a_o pasture_n to_o fit_a and_o prepare_v they_o for_o destruction_n as_o a_o intoxicate_a cup_n to_o bewitch_v and_o enamour_v they_o with_o worldly_a love_n and_o to_o make_v they_o neglect_v spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n because_o after_o their_o great_a cheer_n they_o shall_v have_v such_o a_o heavy_a reckon_n as_o will_v quite_o damp_n all_o their_o music_n and_o delight_n and_o final_o because_o they_o be_v no_o gift_n of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n but_o rather_o of_o his_o clemency_n and_o forbearance_n like_o the_o liberal_a allowance_n which_o prince_n make_v to_o great_a and_o noble_a traitor_n until_o they_o be_v bring_v forth_o to_o trial_n and_o execution_n according_a to_o course_n and_o extremity_n of_o the_o law_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o though_o many_o godly_a man_n be_v poor_a yet_o godliness_n be_v no_o cause_n of_o their_o poverty_n in_o the_o second_o place_n i_o answer_v that_o though_o many_o be_v poor_a who_o be_v godly_a yet_o their_o godliness_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o their_o poverty_n see_v it_o only_o find_v but_o not_o make_v they_o to_o be_v in_o this_o penurious_a estate_n for_o when_o the_o gospel_n be_v preach_v the_o poor_a rather_o receive_v it_o then_o the_o rich_a see_v the_o little_a comfort_n which_o they_o have_v in_o earthly_a thing_n do_v make_v they_o to_o seek_v for_o it_o in_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a whereas_o the_o abundance_n of_o the_o rich_a entangle_v their_o heart_n in_o the_o snare_n of_o worldly_a love_n choke_v in_o they_o the_o seed_n of_o god_n word_n and_o make_v they_o to_o neglect_v the_o mean_n of_o their_o salvation_n three_o i_o answer_v that_o godliness_n be_v a_o cause_n and_o mean_n of_o riches_n and_o not_o of_o poverty_n seek_v it_o have_v the_o promise_n of_o this_o life_n and_o that_o 8._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 8._o which_o be_v to_o come_v and_o god_n have_v undertake_v who_o be_v able_a and_o all-sufficient_a see_v the_o earth_n be_v he_o and_o all_o that_o therein_o be_v and_o most_o true_a and_o infallible_a in_o 1._o psal_n 24._o 1._o his_o word_n that_o nothing_o which_o be_v good_a shall_v be_v want_v unto_o those_o that_o 11._o psal_n 34._o 10._o &_o 84._o 11._o fear_n and_o serve_v he_o that_o if_o we_o will_v first_o seek_v his_o kingdom_n and_o righteousness_n all_o other_o thing_n shall_v be_v cast_v upon_o we_o that_o he_o will_v withhold_v no_o good_a thing_n from_o they_o that_o walk_v upright_o that_o if_o we_o will_v cease_v to_o do_v evil_a and_o learn_v 19_o esay_n 1._o 17_o 18_o 19_o to_o do_v well_o if_o we_o consent_v and_o obey_v we_o shall_v eat_v the_o good_a thing_n of_o the_o land_n if_o indeed_o riches_n be_v simple_o our_o own_o earning_n and_o can_v be_v get_v by_o our_o own_o policy_n care_n and_o labour_n than_o those_o who_o exceed_v other_o in_o all_o these_o may_v promise_v unto_o themselves_o the_o great_a plenty_n though_o they_o utter_o neglect_v god_n service_n but_o see_v it_o be_v only_a god_n blessing_n that_o make_v rich_a it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v imagine_v that_o the_o lord_n infinite_a in_o bounty_n and_o goodness_n will_v be_v less_o liberal_a in_o pay_v our_o wage_n because_o we_o be_v more_o faithful_a and_o diligent_a in_o do_v his_o work_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o fear_v want_n and_o poverty_n it_o must_v not_o discourage_v we_o from_o the_o service_n of_o god_n but_o rather_o be_v a_o strong_a motive_n to_o make_v we_o serve_v he_o with_o more_o earnest_a endeavour_n see_v he_o will_v preserve_v those_o who_o serve_v he_o from_o poverty_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o be_v evil_a and_o a_o punishment_n of_o sin_n and_o will_v give_v unto_o they_o all_o temporal_a blessing_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o they_o be_v good_a and_o profitable_a and_o if_o he_o scant_v they_o of_o these_o earthly_a trifle_n it_o be_v but_o to_o fit_v they_o for_o the_o receive_n of_o his_o great_a and_o better_a gift_n even_o the_o rich_a treasure_n of_o his_o spiritual_a grace_n faith_n hope_n patience_n and_o the_o rest_n and_o for_o the_o everlasting_a riches_n and_o glory_n of_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n for_o he_o that_o reward_v solomon_n with_o peace_n wealth_n and_o honour_n because_o in_o the_o first_o 11._o 1._o king_n 3._o 9_o 11._o place_n he_o desire_v civil_a wisdom_n to_o govern_v the_o people_n will_v not_o deny_v they_o unto_o those_o who_o affect_v above_o all_o thing_n spiritual_a wisdom_n consist_v in_o true_a godliness_n if_o in_o his_o divine_a wisdom_n he_o do_v see_v that_o it_o be_v better_a for_o they_o to_o have_v they_o then_o to_o want_v and_o be_v scant_v of_o they_o cap._n xvii_o their_o objection_n answer_v who_o allege_v that_o their_o poverty_n press_v they_o to_o such_o
to_o flee_v security_n pag._n 50._o §_o 3._o that_o the_o example_n of_o security_n fearful_o punish_v in_o other_o ought_v to_o be_v warning_n unto_o us._n pag._n 51._o §_o 4._o that_o christ_n holy_a apostle_n have_v give_v we_o many_o warning_n to_o take_v heed_n of_o it_o pag._n 52._o §_o 5._o that_o carnal_a security_n be_v a_o most_o dangerous_a sickness_n of_o the_o soul_n pag._n 52._o §_o 6._o that_o it_o be_v a_o disease_n hardly_o cure_v pag._n 53._o §_o 7._o that_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o sin_n pag._n 54._o §_o 8._o that_o it_o empti_v the_o heart_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o prepare_v and_o make_v it_o fit_a to_o receive_v satan_n and_o all_o his_o tentation_n pag._n 54._o chap._n ix_o wherein_o be_v show_v that_o carnal_a security_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o many_o fearful_a punishment_n §_o 1._o that_o carnal_a security_n deprive_v we_o of_o god_n favour_n and_o protection_n and_o dispoyleeh_o we_o of_o spiritual_a grace_n pag._n 56._o §_o 2._o of_o some_o special_a grace_n whereof_o it_o deprive_v us._n pag._n 57_o §_o 3._o that_o god_n spirit_n will_v not_o dwell_v in_o a_o secure_a heart_n pag._n 57_o §_o 4._o that_o carnal_a security_n deprive_v we_o of_o eternal_a happiness_n pag._n 58._o §_o 5._o that_o it_o expose_v we_o to_o positive_a evil_n and_o first_o to_o all_o danger_n pag._n 58._o §_o 6._o that_o it_o expose_v we_o to_o god_n fearful_a judgement_n pag._n 59_o §_o 7._o the_o former_a point_n illustrate_v by_o example_n pag._n 60._o §_o 8._o that_o it_o plunge_v man_n into_o everlasting_a condemnation_n pag._n 60._o §_o 9_o that_o carnal_a security_n be_v a_o fearful_a punishment_n of_o other_o sin_n pag._n 61._o chap._n x._o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o carnal_a security_n as_o first_o avoid_v and_o take_v away_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o §_o 1._o the_o first_o remedy_n be_v to_o avoid_v ignorance_n and_o to_o labour_v after_o knowledge_n pag._n 63._o §_o 2._o the_o second_o remedy_n be_v to_o consider_v and_o meditate_v often_o on_o god_n attribute_n pag._n 63._o §_o 3._o the_o three_o mean_n be_v to_o cast_v off_o all_o selfe-confidence_n pag._n 65._o §_o 4._o that_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o weaken_v selfe-confidence_n if_o we_o consider_v the_o strength_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n pag._n 65._o §_o 5._o the_o three_o remedy_n be_v to_o use_v well_o our_o prosperity_n pag._n 67._o §_o 6._o the_o five_o remedy_n be_v to_o shun_v customable_a sin_v pag._n 68_o §_o 7._o the_o sixth_o remedy_n be_v to_o make_v precious_a account_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o forbearance_n pag._n 68_o §_o 8._o the_o seven_o remedy_n be_v to_o shun_v presumption_n pag._n 69._o §_o 9_o the_o eight_o remedy_n be_v to_o use_v careful_o the_o mean_n of_o salvation_n pag._n 69._o §_o 10._o the_o nine_o remedy_n be_v to_o hear_v the_o word_n with_o faith_n pag._n 71._o §_o 11._o the_o ten_o remedy_n be_v to_o apply_v the_o word_n unto_o ourselves_o pag._n 71._o §_o 12._o the_o eleven_o remedy_n be_v not_o to_o misapply_v the_o promise_n pag._n 71._o chap._n xi_o wherein_o be_v set_v down_o diverse_a other_o remedy_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o carnal_a security_n §_o 1._o the_o first_o remedy_n be_v to_o withstand_v security_n in_o the_o first_o degree_n of_o it_o pag._n 72._o §_o 2._o the_o second_o remedy_n be_v to_o nourish_v in_o our_o heart_n the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n pag._n 74._o §_o 3._o the_o three_o remedy_n be_v to_o make_v great_a account_n of_o a_o soft_a and_o relent_a heart_n pag._n 75._o §_o 4._o the_o four_o remedy_n be_v examination_n of_o our_o estate_n pag._n 76._o §_o 5._o the_o five_o remedy_n be_v to_o esteem_v much_o of_o private_a admonition_n pag._n 77._o §_o 6._o the_o sixth_o remedy_n be_v to_o visit_v those_o who_o be_v in_o affliction_n pag._n 79._o §_o 7._o the_o seven_o remedy_n be_v to_o meditate_v on_o the_o tentation_n and_o suffering_n of_o christ_n pag._n 80._o §_o 8._o the_o eight_o remedy_n be_v to_o consider_v that_o security_n in_o this_o life_n be_v unseasonable_a pag._n 81._o §_o 9_o the_o nine_o remedy_n be_v to_o meditate_v often_o on_o the_o last_o judgement_n pag._n 82._o §_o 10._o the_o last_o remedy_n be_v frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n for_o god_n blessing_n upon_o all_o the_o former_a mean_n pag._n 83._o the_o content_n of_o the_o second_o book_n entreat_v of_o spiritual_a and_o christian_a security_n chap._n i._n wherein_o spiritual_a security_n be_v define_v and_o the_o definition_n explain_v §_o 1._o that_o all_o security_n be_v not_o to_o be_v condemn_v but_o that_o it_o be_v in_o some_o kind_a commendable_a and_o to_o be_v desire_v pag._n 85._o §_o 2._o the_o description_n of_o spiritual_a security_n pag._n 86._o §_o 3._o that_o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o spiritual_a security_n pag._n 87._o §_o 4._o that_o the_o regenerate_v only_o be_v the_o subject_n of_o spiritual_a security_n pag._n 88_o §_o 5._o the_o ground_n of_o spiritual_a security_n on_o which_o it_o rest_v pag._n 88_o §_o 6._o of_o the_o continuance_n and_o perpetuity_n of_o spiritual_a security_n pag._n 89._o chap._n ii_o of_o the_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o spiritual_a security_n §_o 1._o the_o cause_n of_o spiritual_a security_n respect_v god_n pag._n 90._o §_o 2._o the_o cause_n of_o spiritual_a security_n respect_v god_n pag._n 91._o §_o 3._o of_o the_o particular_a cause_n of_o spiritual_a security_n first_o save_v knowledge_n pag._n 92._o §_o 4._o the_o second_o cause_n a_o lively_a faith_n in_o christ._n pag._n 93._o §_o 5._o the_o three_o cause_n charity_n pag._n 93._o §_o 6._o the_o four_o cause_n the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n pag._n 94._o §_o 7._o the_o last_o cause_n be_v new_a obedience_n pag._n 94._o §_o 8._o of_o the_o effect_n of_o spiritual_a security_n pag._n 95._o chap._n iii_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o spiritual_a security_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v obtain_v or_o preserve_v and_o increase_v §_o 1._o the_o first_o mean_n be_v high_o to_o esteem_v it_o and_o to_o seek_v it_o from_o god_n and_o in_o he_o pag._n 96._o §_o 2._o the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o labour_v to_o be_v in_o the_o number_n of_o christ_n disciple_n and_o sheep_n of_o his_o flock_n pag._n 97._o §_o 3._o the_o three_o mean_n be_v that_o we_o labour_v to_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n pag._n 98._o §_o 4._o the_o four_o mean_n be_v to_o labour_v to_o have_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o in_o us._n as_o first_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n and_o the_o chain_n of_o save_v grace_n pag._n 99_o §_o 5._o the_o five_o mean_n be_v to_o labour_v to_o be_v endue_v with_o those_o special_a save_a grace_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o first_o knowledge_n and_o remembrance_n of_o god_n and_o his_o attribute_n second_o faith_n three_o affiance_n fourthly_a love_n of_o god_n fift_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n sixth_o christian_a righteousness_n seventh_o new_a obedience_n pag._n 100_o §_o 6._o the_o sixth_o mean_n contempt_n of_o the_o world_n pag._n 101._o §_o 7._o the_o seven_o mean_n to_o keep_v our_o heart_n upright_o and_o our_o conscience_n pure_a pag._n 102._o §_o 8._o the_o last_o mean_n be_v christian_a watchfulness_n and_o often_o examination_n of_o our_o estate_n pag._n 103._o finis_fw-la of_o security_n first_o in_o general_n what_o it_o be_v lib._n 1._o chap._n 1._o §_o 6._o in_o special_a and_o of_o the_o several_a kind_n which_o be_v 1._o natural_a which_o be_v either_o that_o in_o the_o state_n of_o lib._n 1._o innocency_n which_o be_v holy_a and_o good_a chap._n 1._o §_o 6._o of_o corruption_n which_o be_v carnal_a in_o handle_v whereof_o be_v show_v 1._o what_o it_o be_v and_o this_o be_v illustrate_v by_o testimony_n chap._n 2._o example_n chap._n 2._o 2._o the_o cause_n of_o it_o which_o be_v twelve_o in_o number_n chap._n 3._o 3._o the_o diverse_a kind_n of_o it_o distinguish_v by_o the_o diverse_a degree_n of_o it_o in_o which_o respect_n it_o be_v either_o natural_a c._n 4._o §_o 1._o affect_v and_o voluntary_a §_o 2._o subject_n in_o which_o respect_n it_o be_v consider_v as_o it_o be_v either_o in_o the_o unregenerate_a cap._n 4._o §_o 3._o regenerate_v where_o of_o the_o c._n 4._o kind_n which_o be_v either_o insensible_a and_o not_o perceive_v §_o 5._o sensible_a and_o discover_v §_o 5._o cause_n of_o it_o which_o be_v two_o prosperity_n §_o 6._o pride_n §_o 7._o 4._o how_o we_o may_v know_v one_o kind_n from_o another_o where_o be_v show_v that_o they_o differ_v in_o their_o cause_n and_o effect_n chap._n 5._o §_o 1._o and_o 6._o subject_n and_o property_n chap._n 1._o §_o 6._o 7._o 5._o the_o sign_n of_o it_o which_o arise_v from_o their_o several_a cause_n chap._n 6._o effect_n and_o other_o argument_n
security_n 4._o job_n 15._o 4._o bring_v man_n to_o a_o utter_a contempt_n of_o god_n law_n and_o neglect_v of_o obedience_n prepare_v and_o make_v they_o fit_a for_o all_o wickedness_n and_o therefore_o when_o we_o see_v disobedience_n impiety_n and_o neglect_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n in_o the_o life_n and_o outward_a action_n we_o may_v take_v it_o as_o a_o undoubted_a sign_n that_o security_n have_v thrust_v out_o all_o fear_n of_o god_n from_o lodging_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o affection_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n the_o 1._o psal_n 36._o 1._o transgression_n of_o the_o wicked_a say_v within_o my_o heart_n that_o there_o be_v no_o fear_n of_o god_n before_o his_o eye_n §._o 4_o second_o when_o we_o yield_v obedience_n but_o by_o fit_n but_o though_o this_o sign_n where_o it_o be_v to_o be_v see_v plain_o show_v the_o gross_a security_n yet_o there_o be_v other_o sort_n of_o it_o more_o subtle_a and_o refine_a which_o can_v be_v discern_v by_o it_o see_v there_o 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etc._n etc._n psal_n 128._o 1._o in_o any_o thing_n which_o they_o do_v or_o take_v in_o hand_n see_v by_o god_n promise_n this_o privilege_n be_v limit_v unto_o the_o righteous_a and_o such_o as_o fear_v he_o §_o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n in_o faith_n unto_o the_o action_n also_o and_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n that_o they_o may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n diverse_a thing_n be_v require_v and_o these_o be_v either_o such_o virtue_n and_o grace_n which_o go_v before_o as_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o our_o good_a action_n and_o proceed_n or_o such_o as_o do_v accompany_v and_o attend_v upon_o they_o of_o the_o former_a sort_n the_o first_o and_o principal_n be_v a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o i_o understand_v not_o only_o a_o justify_n faith_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o of_o the_o love_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n and_o which_o by_o unite_n 23._o hab._n 11._o 6._o john_n 15._o 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the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v encourage_v to_o go_v forward_o in_o they_o with_o all_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n when_o as_o we_o be_v assure_v that_o god_n will_v bless_v those_o labour_n which_o himself_o have_v require_v and_o not_o be_v dismay_v with_o those_o cross_n and_o trouble_n which_o befall_v we_o in_o they_o see_v we_o be_v sure_a that_o by_o god_n blessing_n and_o gracious_a assistance_n we_o shall_v overcome_v they_o and_o have_v a_o good_a end_n and_o issue_n of_o all_o our_o labour_n §_o sect._n 4_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n must_v proceed_v from_o love._n second_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n must_v proceed_v out_o of_o unfeigned_a love_n towards_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o true_a obedience_n and_o not_o principal_o from_o self-love_n or_o love_n of_o the_o world_n which_o be_v poisonous_a root_n of_o all_o sin_n will_v taint_v all_o our_o work_n and_o action_n which_o spring_v from_o they_o they_o must_v arise_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o move_v those_o in_o who_o it_o be_v to_o consecrate_v whole_o unto_o he_o their_o life_n and_o labour_n in_o all_o thing_n desire_v to_o serve_v he_o who_o so_o love_v we_o and_o who_o we_o so_o love_v both_o in_o the_o immediate_a duty_n of_o his_o worship_n and_o also_o in_o the_o ordinary_a duty_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o this_o be_v do_v when_o as_o we_o labour_v in_o they_o not_z first_o and_z chief_o for_o worldly_a gain_n and_o advantage_n thereby_o to_o please_v ourselves_o but_o in_o obedience_n to_o god_n commandment_n who_o require_v these_o duty_n of_o we_o study_v in_o all_o thing_n to_o please_v he_o and_o that_o our_o action_n both_o for_o the_o matter_n and_o manner_n may_v be_v approve_v and_o accept_v in_o his_o sight_n second_o we_o must_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n out_o of_o love_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n seek_v in_o they_o their_o good_a 13._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 5._o gal._n 5._o 13._o as_o well_o as_o our_o own_o see_v true_a charity_n seek_v not_o her_o own_o but_o be_v also_o serviceable_a unto_o other_o which_o if_o we_o do_v then_o will_v we_o not_o wrong_v they_o to_o benefit_v ourselves_o nor_o gain_v by_o their_o loss_n we_o will_v not_o deprive_v they_o of_o some_o great_a good_a to_o get_v unto_o ourselves_o some_o small_a advantage_n neither_o will_v we_o be_v so_o whole_o intent_n and_o greedy_o gripple_n in_o follow_v our_o own_o business_n but_o that_o we_o will_v spare_v they_o some_o of_o our_o time_n and_o afford_v they_o our_o best_a help_n when_o their_o necessity_n shall_v require_v our_o assistance_n and_o reason_n charity_n and_o conscience_n shall_v bind_v we_o to_o afford_v it_o §._o sect._n 5_o that_o they_o must_v be_v direct_v to_o right_a end_n three_o as_o our_o labour_n must_v arise_v from_o these_o cause_n so_o they_o must_v be_v direct_v to_o right_a end_n as_o first_o and_o principal_o to_o god_n glory_n which_o in_o 31._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o all_o we_o do_v we_o must_v labour_v to_o advance_v neither_o be_v god_n only_o glorify_v when_o we_o profess_v and_o practice_v religious_a duty_n but_o also_o when_o we_o walk_v conscionable_o in_o our_o calling_n and_o with_o all_o diligence_n perform_v the_o duty_n require_v in_o they_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n second_o we_o must_v propound_v unto_o ourselves_o in_o they_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o common_a wealth_n which_o we_o be_v to_o prefer_v before_o our_o own_o private_a and_o so_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n as_o that_o we_o may_v be_v profitable_a member_n in_o these_o society_n in_o which_o regard_n we_o must_v not_o seek_v to_o gain_v by_o the_o common_a
in_o faultinesse_n as_o if_o the_o cutpurse_n shall_v think_v himself_o safe_a and_o secure_a from_o danger_n of_o law_n because_o there_o be_v other_o great_a thief_n that_o break_v house_n and_o rob_v by_o the_o high_a way_n or_o the_o common_a whoremaster_n shall_v think_v himself_o in_o no_o danger_n of_o god_n or_o man_n law_n because_o there_o be_v other_o that_o live_v in_o incest_n and_o filthy_a sodomy_n or_o the_o manslayer_n shall_v flatter_v himself_o with_o a_o secure_a hope_n of_o escape_v at_o the_o day_n of_o assize_n because_o there_o be_v some_o in_o the_o jail_n that_o have_v commit_v parricide_n §._o 11_o the_o eleven_o cause_n be_v the_o misse-applying_a of_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o eleven_o cause_n of_o carnal_a security_n be_v the_o misse-applying_a of_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n unto_o those_o who_o have_v no_o part_n or_o interest_n in_o they_o for_o when_o as_o there_o be_v no_o promise_n so_o general_a and_o indefinite_a which_o 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