will_v follow_v after_o he_o so_o as_o he_o may_v well_o be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o first-born_a among_o many_o brethren_n rom._n 8._o 29._o though_o christ_n in_o regard_n of_o his_o divine_a nature_n and_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o eternal_a generation_n be_v the_o only_o beget_v son_n of_o his_o father_n and_o in_o regard_n of_o his_o humane_a nature_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o perpetual_a virginity_n of_o his_o mother_n her_o only_a beget_v son_n yet_o may_v he_o well_o be_v say_v to_o have_v brethren_n and_o that_o in_o two_o especial_a respect_n 1._o because_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o son_n of_o man_n be_v of_o one_o even_o of_o one_o and_o brethren_n the_o same_o nature_n therefore_o he_o be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o call_v they_o brethren_n heb._n 2._o 11._o 2._o because_o he_o have_v adopt_v they_o to_o be_v son_n of_o his_o father_n for_o we_o child_n of_o man_n be_v say_v to_o have_v the_o adoption_n of_o child_n by_o jesus_n christ_n eph._n 1._o 5._o brethren_n in_o this_o respect_n christ_n style_v his_o disciple_n who_o he_o have_v adopt_v brethren_n matth_n 28._o 10._o for_o he_o himself_o render_v this_o reason_n of_o call_v they_o brethren_n my_o father_n be_v their_o father_n joh._n 20._o 17._o that_o which_o the_o apostle_n here_o intend_v under_o this_o title_n first-begotten_a be_v to_o set_v forth_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n as_o god-man_n and_o that_o 1._o in_o his_o priority_n which_o be_v eternity_n as_o he_o be_v god_n pro._n 8._o 24_o 25._o 2._o in_o his_o dignity_n be_v the_o most_o excellent_a of_o all_o gen._n 49._o 3._o 5._o in_o regard_n of_o his_o dominion_n over_o all_o psal._n 2._o 6_o 7._o 4._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o largeness_n of_o his_o inheritance_n psa._n 2._o 8._o in_o these_o respect_v it_o may_v well_o be_v say_v to_o the_o most_o excellent_a of_o creature_n let_v all_o the_o angel_n of_o god_n worship_v he_o for_o the_o eternal_a the_o most_o excellent_a the_o lord_n of_o all_o and_o the_o heir_n of_o all_o be_v to_o be_v worship_v by_o all_o creature_n not_o the_o angel_n exâ—…epted_v §._o 68_o of_o saint_n be_v first-born_a obj._n 1_o son_n of_o man_n even_o mere_a man_n be_v also_o style_v first-born_a exod._n 4._o 21._o jer._n 31._o 9_o heb._n 12._o 23._o answ._n they_o be_v not_o so_o style_v absolute_o as_o consider_v in_o themselves_o but_o relative_o as_o they_o be_v mystical_o unite_v to_o christ_n and_o be_v his_o member_n by_o virtue_n of_o that_o union_n the_o privilege_n and_o prerogative_n of_o the_o head_n be_v attribute_v to_o the_o member_n in_o this_o respect_n they_o be_v say_v to_o be_v heir_n of_o god_n joynt-heir_n with_o christ_n rom._n 8._o 17._o thus_o also_o have_v he_o make_v they_o king_n and_o priest_n unto_o god_n rev._n 1._o 6._o 2._o man_n be_v not_o style_v first-born_a proper_o as_o christ_n be_v the_o first-born_a but_o metaphorical_o by_o way_n of_o resemblance_n saint_n be_v to_o god_n as_o first-born_a in_o regard_n of_o god_n respect_n to_o they_o god_n esteem_v they_o all_o his_o first-born_a he_o love_v they_o he_o honour_v they_o he_o give_v a_o inheritance_n to_o they_o as_o to_o his_o first-born_a thus_o be_v the_o phrase_n expound_v jer._n 31._o 9_o where_o god_n say_v i_o be_o a_o father_n to_o israel_n and_o ephraim_n be_v my_o first-born_a 3._o man_n be_v not_o style_v first-born_a simple_o as_o so_o bear_v from_o the_o womb_n but_o comparative_o in_o regard_n of_o those_o that_o be_v without_o christ_n child_n of_o disobedience_n and_o heir_n of_o wrath_n eph._n 2._o 2_o 3._o thus_o israel_n be_v god_n first-born_a exo._n 4._o 22._o in_o comparison_n of_o the_o egyptian_n and_o other_o people_n that_o be_v alien_n from_o the_o commonwealth_n of_o israel_n and_o stranger_n from_o the_o covenant_n of_o promise_n 4._o no_o son_n of_o man_n be_v god_n first-born_a eternal_o before_o all_o time_n but_o respective_o in_o referenâ—…e_n to_o future_a time_n thus_o the_o whole_a stock_n of_o israel_n who_o be_v the_o first_o general_a assembly_n of_o saint_n among_o who_o god_n continue_v his_o church_n till_o the_o gentile_n be_v call_v be_v in_o reference_n to_o the_o gentile_n who_o be_v graft_v into_o the_o stock_n for_o the_o jew_n that_o be_v break_v off_o style_v first-fruit_n rom._n 11._o 16._o and_o first-born_a exo._n 4._o 22_o 23._o §._o 69._o of_o david_n god_n first-born_a obj._n 2._o david_n by_o a_o kind_n of_o property_n and_o excellency_n be_v call_v god_n first-born_a psa._n 89._o 27._o where_o god_n thus_o say_v of_o he_o i_o will_v make_v he_o my_o first-born_a high_a than_o the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n answ._n howsoever_o that_o may_v in_o some_o respect_n be_v apply_v to_o david_n who_o be_v a_o true_a adopt_a child_n of_o god_n the_o first_o of_o god_n faithful_a one_o that_o as_o king_n reign_v over_o that_o ancient_a people_n of_o god_n who_o be_v also_o the_o head_n of_o those_o king_n on_o who_o the_o kingdom_n over_o israel_n be_v establish_v and_o more_o excellent_a than_o all_o the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n in_o his_o time_n yet_o those_o excellent_a prerogative_n which_o be_v mention_v in_o that_o psalm_n be_v but_o poor_a and_o slender_a in_o comparison_n of_o what_o they_o be_v if_o they_o shall_v be_v no_o other_o than_o what_o rest_v in_o david_n person_n we_o be_v therefore_o to_o know_v that_o david_n be_v a_o especial_a type_n of_o christ_n and_o that_o many_o superexcellent_a prerogative_n which_o be_v proper_a to_o the_o only_o beget_v son_n of_o god_n be_v there_o apply_v to_o david_n mere_o as_o a_o type_n of_o that_o son_n of_o god_n and_o as_o a_o dark_a shadow_n of_o his_o incomparable_a and_o incomprehensible_a excellency_n that_o so_o god_n people_n who_o live_v before_o christ_n be_v exhibit_v may_v have_v some_o representation_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o in_o mortal_a man_n they_o can_v be_v set_v out_o of_o christ_n surpass_a glory_n and_o infinite_a blessing_n that_o in_o he_o be_v bring_v to_o man_n that_o therefore_o which_o be_v promise_v psa._n 89._o 27._o be_v proper_o mean_v of_o christ_n and_o typical_o apply_v to_o david_n thus_o we_o see_v that_o albeit_o son_n of_o man_n in_o some_o improper_a respect_n be_v style_v god_n first-born_a properly_z christ_n jesus_n be_v only_o his_o first-born_a even_o that_o first-born_a who_o only_o be_v worthy_a to_o have_v the_o honour_n intend_v in_o these_o word_n let_v all_o the_o angel_n of_o god_n worship_v he_o thus_o it_o may_v appear_v that_o that_o honour_n of_o be_v first-born_a be_v due_a unto_o he_o it_o be_v confirm_v by_o divine_a testimony_n in_o this_o phrase_n he_o say_v he_o that_o be_v god_n the_o father_n for_o it_o be_v the_o father_n that_o take_v such_o and_o such_o care_n of_o the_o son_n and_o command_v 〈◊〉_d all_o to_o honour_v he_o §._o 70._o of_o god_n title_n give_v to_o angel_n before_o the_o testimony_n allege_v this_o copulative_a particle_n and_o be_v prefix_v thus_o and_o worship_v he_o &c._n &c._n to_o show_v that_o this_o be_v not_o the_o only_a argument_n whereby_o 〈◊〉_d christ_n divine_a excellency_n be_v prove_v but_o it_o be_v as_o one_o add_v to_o other_o with_o which_o it_o may_v be_v couple_v and_o it_o imply_v that_o as_o all_o sort_n of_o man_n so_o and_o all_o angel_n also_o be_v to_o worship_v christ._n the_o testimony_n itself_o be_v take_v out_o of_o psal._n 97._o 7._o the_o last_o clause_n of_o which_o verse_n be_v be_v as_o our_o english_a and_o sundry_a other_o translator_n turn_v it_o worship_v he_o all_o you_o go_n the_o 〈◊〉_d original_a hebrew_n word_n which_o the_o lxx_o greek_a translator_n turn_v angel_n be_v one_o of_o god_n title_n the_o first_o title_n that_o in_o sacred_a scripture_n be_v attribute_v to_o god_n be_v this_o 〈◊〉_d god_n create_v among_o the_o ten_o title_n that_o in_o the_o old_a testament_n be_v give_v as_o name_n to_o god_n 〈◊〉_d two_o of_o they_o be_v common_a to_o creature_n which_o be_v 〈◊〉_d adonis_n and_o 〈◊〉_d elohim_n the_o former_a nominibus_fw-la of_o these_o be_v attribâ—…ted_v to_o a_o governor_n of_o a_o family_n or_o of_o a_o polity_n and_o ordinary_o translate_v lord_n as_o gen._n 18._o 12._o &_o 40._o 1._o governors_n bare_a god_n image_n be_v in_o his_o place_n and_o therefore_o have_v his_o stile_n give_v to_o they_o the_o latter_a be_v of_o the_o plural_a number_n be_v attribute_v to_o god_n to_o set_v out_o the_o plurality_n of_o person_n but_o oft_o join_v with_o a_o verb_n of_o the_o singular_a number_n to_o note_v the_o unity_n of_o nature_n 〈◊〉_d 2._o it_o be_v apply_v to_o idol_n judg._n 17._o 5._o for_o worshipper_n of_o idol_n do_v account_v they_o god_n and_o to_o set_v out_o their_o superstitious_a conceit_n of_o they_o they_o be_v style_v god_n
blessing_n be_v of_o singular_a use_n to_o strengthen_v the_o faith_n of_o god_n people_n and_o to_o settle_v their_o conscience_n the_o calling_n and_o function_n of_o a_o minister_n 〈◊〉_d much_o hereunto_o as_o minister_n be_v to_o be_v conscionable_a in_o perform_v their_o duty_n herein_o so_o people_n must_v have_v this_o in_o high_a account_n and_o not_o light_o esteem_v of_o it_o as_o too_o many_o do_v hoâ—…_n usual_a be_v it_o for_o many_o to_o depart_v from_o the_o congregation_n before_o the_o minister_n bleâ—…ng_v be_v pronounce_v and_o so_o go_v away_o without_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ._n §._o 15._o of_o christ_n blessing_n the_o faithful_a as_o in_o other_o thing_n so_o in_o this_o act_n of_o blessing_n melchisedec_n be_v a_o especial_a type_n of_o christ_n and_o abraham_n be_v there_o bless_v as_o the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a so_o as_o therein_o be_v prefigure_v a_o act_n of_o christ_n towards_o the_o promise_a seed_n which_o be_v that_o christ_n bless_v the_o faithful_a such_o as_o be_v of_o the_o spiritual_a seed_n and_o faith_n of_o abraham_n a_o particular_a instance_n hereof_o be_v thus_o give_v christ_n lift_v up_o his_o hand_n and_o bless_v they_o luk._n 14._o 50._o and_o as_o a_o further_a evidence_n hereof_o when_o christ_n ascend_v he_o give_v gift_n unto_o man_n eph._n 4._o 8._o christ_n do_v thus_o bless_v partly_o as_o god_n thus_o he_o bless_a jacob_n gen._n 32._o 29._o and_o partly_o as_o mediator_n betwixt_o god_n and_o man_n thus_o god_n have_v bless_v we_o with_o all_o spiritual_a blessing_n in_o christ_n eph._n 1._o 3._o 1._o no_o doubt_n but_o that_o this_o blessing_n wherewith_o melchisedec_n bless_v abraham_n be_v a_o singular_a comfort_n unto_o he_o much_o more_o comfortable_a may_v the_o true_a blessing_n which_o christ_n confer_v on_o his_o church_n be_v to_o the_o member_n thereof_o they_o who_o câ—…st_o bless_v be_v and_o ever_o shall_v be_v true_o bless_v 2._o this_o may_v be_v a_o great_a encouragement_n against_o the_o curse_n of_o idolater_n and_o proâ—…ane_a person_n they_o use_v to_o curse_v we_o and_o to_o imprecate_v all_o evil_a against_o we_o for_o christ_n sake_n and_o for_o our_o profession_n sake_n we_o may_v in_o this_o case_n say_v sure_o there_o be_v 〈◊〉_d enchantment_n against_o jacob_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o divination_n against_o israel_n numb_a 23._o â—…3_n as_o god_n turn_v balacks_n endeavour_n to_o curse_v into_o a_o blessing_n so_o he_o will_v requâ—…e_v good_a for_o wicked_a man_n curse_v 2_o sam._n 16._o 12._o it_o be_v further_a add_v in_o the_o history_n 〈◊〉_d upon_o abraham_n victory_n melchisedec_n do_v not_o only_o bless_v abraham_n himself_o but_o also_o bless_v the_o most_o high_a god_n which_o deliver_v his_o enemy_n into_o his_o hand_n gen._n 1â—…_n â—…_n god_n hereby_o he_o evident_o show_v that_o the_o praise_n of_o victory_n be_v to_o be_v give_v to_o god_n see_v more_o hereof_o in_o the_o church_n conquest_n on_o exod._n 17._o 16._o §_o 77._o §._o 16._o of_o abraham_n give_v a_o ten_o to_o melchisedec_n vers._n 2._o itt_fw-mi be_v a_o especial_a prerogative_n appertain_v to_o melchisedec_n that_o â—…ham_n give_v a_o ten_o part_n of_o all_o unto_o he_o this_o relative_a 〈◊〉_d to_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d reference_n to_o melchisedec_n the_o verb_n translate_v 〈◊〉_d give_v be_v derive_v from_o 〈◊〉_d a_o noun_n that_o signify_v a_o part_n or_o portion_n act._n 8._o 21._o 〈◊〉_d this_o verb_n imply_v a_o divide_v or_o distribute_v that_o which_o be_v meet_v to_o be_v give_v to_o one_o it_o be_v use_v where_o it_o be_v say_v god_n have_v deal_v to_o every_o man_n the_o measure_n of_o faith_n rom._n 12._o 3._o see_v more_o in_o the_o emphasis_n of_o this_o word_n chap._n 2._o v._n 4._o §_o 35_o abraham_n see_v it_o meet_v that_o melchisedec_n shall_v have_v a_o ten_o of_o what_o he_o have_v though_o the_o word_n part_n be_v not_o express_v in_o the_o greek_a yet_o it_o be_v here_o well_o supply_v 〈◊〉_d the_o greek_a word_n translate_v ten_o when_o it_o be_v set_v alone_o and_o have_v not_o apparent_a reference_n to_o any_o particular_a thing_n signify_v a_o ten_o part_n it_o be_v derive_v from_o that_o numeral_a noun_n which_o signify_v *_o ten_o this_o general_a phrase_n 〈◊〉_d of_o all_o have_v especial_a reference_n to_o the_o spoil_n that_o abraham_n take_v in_o war_n for_o so_o much_o be_v express_v v_o 4._o for_o god_n people_n do_v use_v to_o give_v of_o that_o which_o they_o take_v in_o war_n unto_o the_o lord_n 1_o chro._n 26._o 27._o and_o this_o be_v according_a to_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o lord_n numb_a 31._o 28._o etc._n etc._n this_o give_v of_o a_o ten_o the_o apostle_n here_o set_v down_o as_o a_o evidence_n of_o abraham_n respect_n to_o god_n priest_n and_o of_o his_o thankfulness_n to_o the_o king_n for_o that_o royal_a kindness_n and_o grace_n which_o he_o show_v he_o principal_o and_o especial_o do_v abraham_n give_v the_o ten_o to_o melchisedec_n as_o he_o be_v a_o priest_n of_o god_n two_o reason_n move_v abraham_n to_o do_v this_o 1._o to_o show_v that_o of_o christ_n he_o hold_v whatsoever_o he_o have_v in_o testimony_n whereof_o he_o melchisedec_n give_v a_o part_n to_o he_o that_o be_v a_o type_n of_o christ_n and_o stand_v in_o his_o room_n 2._o to_o show_v how_o just_a and_o equal_a it_o be_v that_o they_o who_o communicate_v unto_o we_o spiritual_a blessing_n shall_v partake_v of_o our_o temporal_n these_o two_o reason_n rest_v upon_o a_o moral_a and_o perpetual_a equity_n show_v that_o in_o those_o general_a case_n abraham_n be_v a_o pattern_n to_o all_o sort_n of_o saint_n in_o all_o age_n to_o do_v as_o he_o do_v namely_o 1._o to_o testify_v their_o acknowledgement_n of_o all_o they_o have_v to_o come_v from_o christ_n and_o to_o testify_v that_o they_o hold_v all_o they_o have_v of_o christ_n by_o give_v thereof_o to_o he_o this_o be_v to_o 〈◊〉_d the_o lord_n with_o our_o substance_n and_o with_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o our_o increase_n prov._n 3._o 9_o of_o offer_v gift_n to_o god_n see_v chap._n 5._o v._n 1._o §_o 6._o 2._o to_o communicate_v of_o our_o temporal_n to_o such_o as_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o their_o spiritual_n see_v §_o 18._o §._o 17._o of_o ten_o how_o far_o due_a to_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n about_o abraham_n give_v a_o ten_o to_o melchisedec_n sundry_a question_n be_v move_v quest._n have_v all_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n the_o same_o right_n to_o ten_o that_o melchisedec_n have_v answ._n not_o in_o every_o particular_a circumstance_n for_o 1._o melchisedec_n be_v a_o extraordinary_a type_n of_o christ_n and_o that_o both_o of_o his_o kingly_a minister_n and_o priestly_a function_n by_o virtue_n of_o both_o those_o he_o receive_v tithe_n no_o other_o priest_n or_o minister_n be_v such_o 2._o melchisedec_n receive_v tithe_n of_o abraham_n in_o a_o mystery_n to_o show_v the_o preeminency_n of_o his_o priesthood_n and_o withal_o the_o preeminency_n of_o christ_n priesthood_n above_o levâ—…'s_n this_o the_o apostle_n himself_o make_v manifest_a v_o 4_o 5_o 6._o yet_o there_o be_v a_o common_a and_o general_a equity_n in_o melchisedecs_n receive_v tithe_n which_o may_v appertain_v to_o all_o sort_n of_o god_n minister_n 2._o quest._n be_v the_o ten_o part_n such_o a_o inalterable_a portion_n as_o to_o be_v due_a to_o all_o minister_n at_o all_o time_n answ._n if_o that_o precise_a portion_n be_v not_o unalterable_a yet_o that_o which_o be_v equivalent_a thereunto_o be_v namely_o that_o minister_n be_v sufficient_o and_o plentiful_o maintain_v tenthâ—…_n there_o be_v some_o reason_n render_v about_o the_o levite_n receive_v ten_o which_o be_v proper_a to_o the_o jew_n one_o be_v this_o that_o the_o jew_n pay_v first_o fruit_n and_o ten_o do_v thereby_o testify_v their_o acknowledgement_n of_o god_n bring_v they_o out_o of_o the_o egyptian_a bondage_n and_o give_v they_o canâ—…an_n as_o a_o settle_a inheritance_n deut._n 26._o 5_o etc._n etc._n the_o other_o be_v this_o a_o recompense_n for_o their_o have_a no_o inheritance_n proper_a to_o the_o tribe_n of_o levi._n unto_o the_o tribe_n of_o levi_n no_o inheritance_n be_v give_v josh._n 13._o 14._o 〈◊〉_d thus_o say_v the_o lord_n i_o have_v give_v the_o child_n of_o levi_n all_o the_o ten_o in_o israel_n 〈◊〉_d â—…heritance_n num._n 18._o 21._o object_n abraham_n pay_v tithe_n to_o melchisedec_n before_o there_o be_v any_o 〈◊〉_d of_o tribe_n gen._n 14._o 20._o and_o jacob_n also_o before_o that_o distinction_n of_o 〈◊〉_d vow_v to_o give_v the_o ten_o unto_o god_n gen._n 28._o 22._o answ._n neither_o of_o these_o carry_v the_o force_n of_o a_o perpetual_a law_n the_o one_o be_v not_o constant_o do_v the_o other_o be_v not_o necessary_o donâ—…_n â—…ham_n do_v not_o every_o year_n pay_v tithe_n but_o only_o this_o once_o jacob_n vow_n 〈◊〉_d
off_o their_o neck_n as_o isaac_n have_v foretell_v 〈◊〉_d 27._o 40._o that_o faith_n which_o isaac_n have_v in_o the_o inspiration_n and_o revelation_n of_o the_o lord_n concern_v future_a thing_n settle_v his_o heart_n in_o assurance_n of_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o 〈◊〉_d and_o thereupon_o he_o bless_v his_o son_n thereabouts_o the_o like_a do_v noah_n gen._n 9_o 〈◊〉_d 27._o and_o jacob_n gen._n 49._o 1._o etc._n etc._n such_o be_v god_n truth_n as_o his_o promise_n be_v as_o performance_n and_o prediction_n as_o accomplishment_n it_o will_v be_v useful_a hereupon_o well_o to_o acquaint_v ourselves_o with_o the_o promise_n of_o 〈◊〉_d even_o such_o promise_n â—…s_v concern_v thing_n yet_o to_o come_v and_o to_o rest_v upon_o they_o 〈◊〉_d as_o they_o may_v concern_v ourselves_o and_o likewise_o to_o assure_v our_o posterity_n of_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o they_o after_o our_o day_n and_o to_o persuade_v they_o with_o patience_n to_o 〈◊〉_d for_o they_o and_o with_o confidence_n to_o rest_v upon_o they_o herein_o may_v we_o bless_v our_o 〈◊〉_d as_o isaac_n do_v his_o §._o 108._o of_o the_o resolution_n of_o and_o of_o the_o observation_n from_o heb._n 11._o 20._o by_o faith_n isaac_n bless_v jacob_n and_o esau_n concern_v thing_n to_o come_v in_o this_o verse_n be_v set_v down_o another_o commendation_n of_o faith_n hereof_o be_v two_o part_n 1._o the_o person_n who_o be_v here_o concern_v 2._o the_o evidence_n of_o faith_n the_o person_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n 1._o a_o father_n who_o be_v set_v out_o by_o his_o name_n isaac_n 2._o his_o two_o son_n concern_v who_o we_o may_v observe_v 1._o their_o name_n jacob_n and_o esau._n 2._o their_o order_n the_o young_a before_o the_o elder_a the_o evidence_n of_o isaac_n faith_n be_v manifest_v 1._o by_o his_o act_n he_o bless_v 2._o by_o the_o subject_a matter_n thereof_o concern_v thing_n to_o come_v doctrine_n i._o faith_n extend_v itself_o to_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a blessing_n in_o both_o these_o do_v isaaâ—…_n here_o give_v evidence_n of_o his_o faith_n see_v §_o 106._o ii_o god_n be_v careful_a to_o establish_v the_o faith_n of_o his_o saint_n for_o this_o end_n be_v jacob_n bless_v by_o his_o father_n see_v §_o 105._o iii_o parent_n may_v and_o must_v bless_v their_o child_n this_o act_n of_o blessing_n attribute_v 〈◊〉_d isaac_n in_o reference_n to_o his_o son_n give_v proof_n hereof_o see_v §_o 105._o iu_o name_n of_o old_a be_v fit_v to_o special_a occasion_n so_o be_v the_o name_n of_o jacob_n 〈◊〉_d esau._n see_v §_o 106._o v._o grace_n make_v more_o honourable_a than_o outward_a privilege_n in_o this_o respect_n be_v jacob_n 〈◊〉_d before_o his_o elder_a brother_n see_v §_o 106._o vi_o there_o be_v blessing_n for_o all_o of_o all_o sort_n jacob_n and_o esau_n be_v of_o different_a disposition_n yet_o both_o of_o they_o be_v bless_v see_v §_o 106._o vii_o faith_n persuade_v the_o heart_n of_o thing_n to_o come_v on_o this_o ground_n do_v isaac_n blesâ—…_n his_o son_n concern_v thing_n to_o come_v see_v §_o 107._o §._o 109._o of_o jacob_n and_o his_o prerogative_n heb._n 11._o 21._o by_o faith_n jacob_n when_o hâ—…_n be_v a_o die_a bless_a both_o the_o son_n of_o joseph_n and_o worship_v lean_v upon_o the_o top_n of_o his_o staff_n the_o seven_o instance_n of_o the_o vigour_n of_o faith_n be_v manifest_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o jacob_n the_o faith_n here_o mention_v be_v such_o a_o faith_n as_o be_v the_o faith_n of_o other_o worthy_n 〈◊〉_d mention_a of_o iacob_n name_n see_v §_o 106._o jacob_n have_v another_o name_n which_o be_v israel_n this_o of_o the_o two_o be_v the_o more_o honourable_a and_o all_o his_o posterity_n be_v call_v thereby_o and_o thereby_o distinguish_v from_o all_o other_o nation_n hereof_o see_v more_o in_o the_o church_n conquest_n on_o exod._n 17._o 8._o §_o 5._o though_o jacob_n be_v the_o last_o of_o the_o three_o patriarch_n and_o be_v bring_v to_o more_o trial_n than_o his_o father_n and_o his_o life_n be_v the_o short_a of_o they_o all_o yet_o have_v he_o these_o prerogative_n above_o the_o rest_n 1._o he_o have_v more_o child_n isaac_n have_v but_o two_o only_a abraham_n have_v but_o one_o by_o his_o first_o and_o dear_a wife_n he_o have_v another_o by_o his_o maid_n hagar_n gen._n 16._o 15._o and_o six_o more_o by_o keturah_n his_o concubine_n gen._n 25._o 2._o but_o jacob_n have_v twelve_o son_n beside_o his_o daughter_n dinah_n 2._o all_o iacob_n child_n be_v god_n confederate_n in_o covenant_n with_o he_o all_o of_o they_o be_v holy_a one_o though_o they_o have_v their_o fail_n as_o abraham_n himself_o and_o isaac_n have_v nor_o all_o abraham_n son_n nor_o both_o the_o son_n of_o isaac_n be_v so_o 3._o iacob_n twelve_o son_n be_v twelve_o head_n of_o so_o many_o tribe_n into_o which_o the_o church_n be_v distinguish_v 4._o jacob_n have_v the_o honour_n to_o prevail_v over_o man_n and_o god_n in_o reference_n to_o the_o former_a he_o be_v call_v jacob_n and_o in_o reference_n to_o the_o latter_a he_o be_v call_v israel_n gen._n 32._o 28._o 5._o by_o the_o name_n israel_n the_o church_n of_o god_n be_v style_v psal._n 73._o 1._o yea_o the_o true_a church_n among_o the_o gentile_n also_o gal._n 6._o 16._o §._o 110._o of_o jacob_n trial_n though_o abraham_n be_v bring_v to_o one_o great_a trial_n than_o jacob_n which_o be_v the_o offer_v up_o of_o his_o son_n whereof_o see_v §_o 93._o yet_o the_o trial_n of_o jacob_n in_o number_n exceed_v those_o whereunto_o both_o the_o other_o patriarch_n his_o father_n and_o grandfather_n be_v bring_v they_o be_v these_o that_o follow_v and_o such_o like_a 1._o jacob_n have_v war_n in_o his_o mother_n womb_n gen._n 25._o 22._o 2._o his_o good_a father_n set_v his_o heart_n more_o upon_o profane_a esau_n than_o upon_o himself_o which_o can_v not_o be_v but_o a_o great_a grief_n to_o he_o gen._n 25._o 28._o 3._o he_o be_v force_v to_o get_v the_o blessing_n by_o deceit_n gen._n 27._o 6_o etc._n etc._n 4._o he_o be_v thereupon_o in_o fear_n of_o his_o life_n by_o reason_n of_o esau_n envy_n gen._n 27._o 41._o 5._o he_o be_v send_v with_o his_o staff_n alone_o without_o other_o company_n a_o long_a journey_n gen._n 28._o 5._o and_o 32._o 10._o 6._o he_o be_v fain_o to_o serve_v a_o prenticeship_n for_o a_o wife_n gen._n 29._o 18._o 7._o he_o be_v deceive_v in_o his_o wife_n though_o he_o have_v serve_v for_o she_o genes_n 29._o 25._o 8._o his_o wage_n be_v change_v ten_o time_n notwithstanding_o his_o hard_a service_n gen._n 31._o 40_o 41._o 9_o by_o his_o wife_n importunity_n he_o be_v force_v to_o go_v in_o to_o their_o maid_n gen._n 30._o 〈◊〉_d 9_o 10._o he_o be_v force_v to_o fly_v by_o stealth_n from_o his_o uncle_n gen._n 31._o 20._o 11._o he_o be_v in_o great_a danger_n by_o his_o uncle_n pursue_v he_o gen._n 31._o 23._o 12._o he_o be_v also_o in_o danger_n by_o his_o brother_n esau_n pursue_v he_o gen._n 32._o 6._o 13._o his_o daughter_n be_v ravish_v gen._n 34._o 2._o 14._o his_o son_n so_o cruel_o slaughter_v and_o plunder_v a_o city_n as_o the_o nation_n round_o about_o may_v have_v be_v incense_v to_o have_v destroy_v they_o all_o gen._n 34._o 25._o etc._n etc._n 15._o his_o elder_a son_n defile_v his_o concubine_n gen._n 35._o 22._o 16._o he_o lose_v his_o belove_a rachel_n in_o his_o journey_n and_o in_o her_o travel_n genes_n 35._o 19_o 17._o the_o rest_n of_o his_o son_n so_o envy_v joseph_n who_o he_o most_o love_a as_o they_o sell_v he_o to_o stranger_n and_o make_v jacob_n believe_v that_o he_o be_v tear_v with_o beast_n wherewith_o jacob_n be_v as_o much_o perplex_v as_o if_o indeed_o it_o have_v be_v so_o gen._n 34._o 18._o simeon_n another_o of_o his_o son_n be_v give_v by_o he_o for_o lose_a gen._n 42._o 36._o 19_o he_o be_v force_v to_o the_o great_a grief_n of_o his_o heart_n to_o let_v go_v his_o young_a son_n 〈◊〉_d son_n of_o his_o old_a age_n even_o benjamin_n gen._n 43._o 11._o 20._o through_o famine_n he_o be_v force_v with_o all_o his_o family_n to_o go_v into_o egypt_n gen._n 46._o 5._o on_o these_o and_o other_o like_a ground_n he_o may_v well_o say_v few_o and_o evil_a have_v the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o year_n of_o my_o life_n be_v gen._n 47._o 9_o behold_v here_o into_o what_o trial_n a_o true_a saint_n may_v be_v bring_v and_o withal_o conâ—…_n how_o his_o faith_n and_o patience_n remain_v light_a and_o sound_a behold_v also_o how_o god_n recompense_v his_o trial_n in_o the_o privilege_n which_o he_o 〈◊〉_d he_o above_o the_o other_o patriarch_n whereof_o see_v §_o 109._o §._o 111._o of_o jacob_n blessing_n ephraim_n and_o manasseh_n iacob_n faith_n be_v here_o commend_v by_o such_o a_o act_n as_o isaac_n faith_n be_v in_o this_o word_n
all_o private_a business_n whatsoever_o 〈◊〉_d wherein_o he_o be_v not_o one_o to_o make_v up_o a_o number_n but_o a_o chief_a one_o he_o sit_v as_o one_o of_o the_o assessor_n and_o very_o frequent_o fill_v the_o chair_n time_n in_o the_o moderator_n absence_n and_o such_o be_v his_o constant_a care_n and_o conscience_n 〈◊〉_d of_o spend_v his_o time_n and_o improve_n it_o to_o the_o best_a advantage_n that_o he_o will_v fill_v up_o the_o void_a space_n of_o his_o assembly-affaire_n with_o his_o own_o private_a study_n to_o which_o end_n it_o be_v his_o constant_a practice_n to_o bring_v his_o bible_n and_o some_o other_o book_n in_o his_o pocket_n which_o upon_o every_o occasion_n he_o will_v be_v read_v as_o be_v observe_v 3._o by_o many_o he_o be_v likewise_o choose_v by_o a_o committee_n of_o parliament_n among_o other_o to_o make_v annotation_n upon_o the_o bible_n be_v well_o know_v to_o be_v a_o judicious_a interpreter_n of_o scripture_n how_o well_o he_o have_v perform_v his_o trust_n be_v evident_a to_o all_o that_o read_v the_o annotation_n from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o first_o book_n of_o king_n unto_o job_n which_o be_v his_o part_n work_n in_o which_o the_o intelligent_a reader_n will_v observe_v such_o skill_n in_o the_o original_a such_o acquaintance_n with_o the_o sacred_a story_n such_o judgement_n in_o give_v the_o sense_n of_o the_o text_n and_o such_o quickness_n and_o pertinency_n in_o raise_v observation_n that_o without_o the_o help_n of_o any_o othercomment_n a_o man_n may_v accommodate_v himself_o with_o the_o sense_n doctrine_n and_o use_v of_o most_o of_o those_o scripture_n which_o come_v under_o his_o hand_n in_o those_o cursory_a annotation_n when_o the_o book_n of_o sport_n and_o recreation_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n be_v appoint_v by_o public_a authority_n to_o be_v read_v in_o several_a church_n sabbath_n throughout_o the_o nation_n as_o divers_a other_o faithful_a minister_n he_o utter_o refuse_v to_o read_v the_o same_o resolve_v to_o suffer_v the_o utmost_a rather_o than_o manifest_v the_o least_o approbation_n of_o such_o a_o wicked_a and_o ungodly_a thing_n so_o contrary_a to_o the_o express_a letter_n of_o the_o scripture_n by_o reason_n of_o his_o ability_n and_o dexterity_n in_o resolve_v case_n of_o conscience_n conscience_n he_o be_v much_o seek_v unto_o for_o resolve_v many_o doubt_n and_o scruple_n of_o conscience_n and_o that_o not_o only_o by_o ordinary_a christian_n but_o also_o by_o diverse_a minister_n in_o city_n and_o country_n and_o that_o by_o word_n of_o mouth_n and_o write_v be_v account_v the_o meekness_n father_n of_o london_n divine_v and_o oracle_n of_o his_o time_n he_o be_v likewise_o a_o sweet_a comforter_n of_o trouble_a conscience_n wherein_o he_o be_v exceed_v skilful_a and_o dexterous_a as_o many_o hundred_o in_o the_o city_n have_v find_v time_n after_o time_n be_v seek_v unto_o far_o and_o near_o by_o such_o as_o groan_v under_o affliction_n and_o temptation_n many_o of_o who_o through_o god_n blessing_n on_o his_o labour_n be_v restore_v to_o joy_n and_o comfort_v out_o of_o unspeakable_a terror_n and_o torment_n of_o conscience_n he_o be_v of_o a_o most_o sweet_a and_o meek_a disposition_n yea_o such_o be_v his_o meekness_n of_o spirit_n that_o it_o seem_v unparallelled_a for_o though_o he_o have_v live_v with_o his_o wife_n above_o 20._o year_n together_o yet_o neither_o child_n nor_o servant_n can_v ever_o say_v that_o they_o observe_v a_o angry_a countenance_n or_o hear_v a_o angry_a word_n proceed_v from_o he_o towards_o she_o all_o her_o life_n some_o have_v observe_v that_o in_o his_o visage_n towards_o his_o latter_a end_n he_o do_v much_o resemble_v the_o picture_n which_o usual_o pass_v for_o moses_n his_o effigy_n certain_o he_o be_v the_o exact_a effigy_n of_o moses_n his_o spirit_n and_o in_o this_o resemble_v he_o to_o the_o life_n that_o he_o be_v one_o of_o the_o meek_a man_n this_o generation_n know_v he_o be_v as_o a_o great_a peace-kâ—…eer_a so_o a_o great_a peacemaker_n have_v a_o excellent_a dexterity_n in_o compose_v difference_n far_o he_o be_v from_o do_v other_o wrong_v and_o far_o from_o revenge_a wrong_n do_v by_o other_o he_o suffer_v much_o both_o by_o the_o speech_n and_o also_o by_o the_o action_n of_o evil_a and_o envious_a person_n yet_o he_o will_v pray_v for_o they_o rather_o than_o in_o any_o harsh_a way_n requite_v they_o he_o account_v reviler_n and_o wrong-doer_n to_o do_v more_o hurt_n to_o themselves_o than_o to_o he_o sufffering_n sundry_a scandalous_a and_o false_a aspersion_n have_v be_v cast_v upon_o he_o particular_o by_o such_o as_o have_v be_v guilty_a of_o those_o crime_n which_o they_o have_v lay_v to_o his_o charge_n sen._n for_o some_o who_o have_v live_v by_o a_o unwarrantable_a trade_n of_o usury_n for_o justify_v their_o own_o unwarrantable_a practice_n have_v not_o stick_v to_o impute_v the_o same_o to_o he_o from_o which_o he_o be_v ever_o free_a never_o put_v any_o 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creature_n be_v a_o act_n proprietas_fw-la of_o god_n will_v mere_o voluntary_a god_n may_v if_o he_o will_v have_v forbear_v to_o do_v it_o he_o wrought_v all_o thing_n after_o the_o counsel_n of_o his_o own_o will_n eph._n 1._o 11._o but_o the_o divine_a generation_n though_o it_o be_v a_o free_a act_n without_o any_o constraint_n yet_o be_v it_o not_o a_o work_n of_o 3._o counsel_n and_o will_n but_o of_o nature_n and_o necessity_n the_o father_n can_v but_o beget_v the_o son_n §._o 55._o of_o the_o difference_n betwixt_o divine_a generation_n and_o creation_n beside_o the_o forementioned_a difference_n there_o be_v other_o also_o betwixt_o divine_a generation_n 26._o and_o creation_n for_o 1._o creation_n be_v a_o work_n out_o of_o god_n in_o and_o upon_o creature_n but_o divine_a generation_n be_v a_o internal_a work_n in_o god_n himself_o upon_o the_o very_a creator_n if_o i_o may_v so_o speak_v 2._o creation_n be_v a_o make_n of_o that_o which_o be_v not_o and_o that_o out_o 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god_n but_o it_o have_v be_v show_v that_o divine_a generation_n be_v of_o nature_n see_v §_o 50._o §._o 57_o of_o the_o difference_n betwixt_o divine_a and_o humane_a generation_n many_o of_o the_o difference_n betwixt_o the_o divine_a generation_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o humane_a generation_n of_o son_n of_o man_n be_v such_o as_o be_v note_v before_o i_o will_v therefore_o give_v but_o a_o touch_n of_o they_o as_o be_v pertinent_a to_o the_o present_a point_n and_o add_v some_o other_o thereunto_o 1._o the_o generation_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v eternal_a but_o of_o son_n of_o man_n temporal_a 2._o that_o be_v a_o internal_a work_n of_o the_o father_n this_o external_a 3._o that_o be_v a_o perpetual_a permanent_a act_n this_o transient_a 4._o that_o import_v a_o necessary_a mutual_a subsistence_n of_o he_o that_o beget_v and_o he_o that_o be_v beget_v in_o and_o with_o one_o another_o thou_o in_o i_o and_o i_o in_o thou_o say_v the_o son_n unto_o his_o father_n joh._n 17._o 21._o but_o in_o humane_a generation_n he_o that_o beget_v subsist_v without_o he_o that_o be_v beget_v 5._o that_o set_v out_o a_o equality_n of_o person_n in_o this_o child_n as_o child_n be_v inferior_a to_o their_o parent_n 6._o that_o do_v not_o presuppose_v no-being_a as_o if_o the_o son_n of_o god_n have_v of_o no-sonne_n be_v beget_v a_o son_n this_o be_v a_o beget_n of_o he_o to_o be_v a_o son_n which_o be_v no_o son_n before_o in_o humane_a generation_n that_o be_v which_o be_v not_o before_o 7_o in_o divine_a generation_n none_o be_v before_o or_o after_o the_o other_o in_o humane_a generation_n he_o that_o beget_v be_v before_o the_o beget_v and_o that_o not_o only_o in_o order_n of_o cause_n but_o also_o in_o time_n 8._o that_o be_v without_o all_o passion_n this_o can_v be_v so_o for_o as_o there_o be_v a_o action_n in_o that_o which_o beget_v so_o a_o passion_n in_o that_o which_o be_v beget_v 9_o in_o that_o he_o which_o beget_v and_o he_o which_o be_v beget_v be_v 〈◊〉_d the_o very_a same_o in_o substance_n in_o this_o father_n and_o son_n may_v be_v and_o be_v of_o 〈◊〉_d the_o like_a nature_n or_o essence_n but_o not_o the_o very_a same_o the_o one_o be_v both_o alius_fw-la and_o aliud_fw-la another_o person_n and_o another_o substance_n distinct_a from_o the_o other_o they_o be_v two_o 10._o in_o that_o the_o whole_a substance_n be_v communicate_v in_o this_o but_o apart_o 11._o in_o that_o there_o be_v no_o diminution_n at_o all_o in_o this_o there_o be_v 12._o in_o that_o all_o be_v divine_a and_o supernatural_a both_o the_o substance_n and_o also_o the_o manner_n of_o work_v in_o this_o all_o be_v natural_a and_o sensible_a §._o 58._o of_o the_o particle_n this_o day_n apply_v to_o christ_n incarnation_n hitherto_o of_o this_o great_a mystery_n of_o divine_a generation_n set_v down_o in_o this_o phrase_n i_o have_v beget_v thou_o we_o will_v further_o consider_v the_o just_a sense_n of_o the_o particle_n this_o day_n annex_v thereunto_o it_o be_v show_v before_o §_o 50._o how_o that_o may_v set_v out_o eternity_n in_o that_o it_o import_v a_o 1_o continual_a present_a time_n with_o out_o respect_n to_o time_n past_a or_o future_a in_o this_o sense_n it_o will_v best_o agree_v with_o this_o mystery_n of_o the_o divine_a generation_n simple_o consider_v in_o itself_o but_o here_o the_o apostle_n set_v out_o the_o son_n of_o god_n as_o god_n manifest_a in_o the_o flesh_n immanuel_n god_n with_o we_o god-man_n god-man_n in_o one_o person_n thus_o as_o the_o word_n be_v make_v flesh_n and_o dwell_v among_o we_o god_n have_v speak_v unto_o we_o in_o these_o last_o day_n by_o his_o son_n thus_o have_v god_n appoint_v he_o heir_n of_o all_o thing_n thus_o have_v he_o purge_v our_o sin_n thus_o sit_v he_o down_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o majesty_n on_o high_a yea_o thus_o in_o the_o second_o psalm_n this_o son_n of_o god_n as_o god-man_n be_v style_v the_o lord_n anoint_v thus_o god_n say_v of_o he_o i_o 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follow_v nor_o the_o son_n of_o that_o day_n and_o that_o hour_n know_v no_o man_n no_o not_o the_o angel_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n neither_o the_o son_n by_o the_o two_o last_o phrase_n it_o be_v imply_v that_o if_o any_o creature_n know_v that_o secret_a sure_o the_o son_n and_o the_o angel_n will_v know_v it_o object_n it_o be_v a_o impeachment_n of_o their_o knowledge_n not_o to_o know_v all_o thing_n answ._n it_o be_v no_o impeachment_n of_o a_o creature_n knowledge_n not_o to_o know_v such_o thing_n as_o belong_v not_o to_o he_o to_o know_v which_o be_v such_o as_o the_o father_n have_v put_v into_o his_o own_o power_n act._n 1._o 7._o and_o many_o thing_n to_o come_v isa._n 41._o 23._o and_o the_o thought_n of_o man_n heart_n 1_o king_n 8._o 39_o and_o any_o secret_n which_o belong_v to_o the_o lord_n deut._n 29._o 29._o satan_n delude_v our_o first_o parent_n by_o suggest_v to_o they_o a_o conceit_n of_o knowledge_n of_o more_o than_o be_v meet_v to_o be_v know_v the_o 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betwixt_o god_n and_o their_o father_n with_o who_o god_n have_v make_v a_o everlasting_a covenant_n to_o extend_v to_o they_o and_o their_o seed_n exo._n 32._o 11._o 1_o king_n 18._o 36._o 1_o chro._n 29._o 18._o how_o much_o more_o may_v we_o have_v our_o desire_n enlarge_v and_o faith_n strengthen_v in_o that_o confidence_n relation_n which_o be_v betwixt_o god_n and_o christ_n and_o how_o may_v we_o plead_v it_o and_o say_v o_o god_n of_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n remember_v thy_o covenant_n make_v with_o he_o and_o in_o he_o hereupon_o it_o be_v that_o christ_n say_v very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o whatsoever_o you_o shall_v ask_v the_o father_n in_o my_o name_n he_o will_v give_v it_o you_o joh._n 16._o 23._o when_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n be_v in_o great_a distress_n the_o lord_n be_v gracious_a unto_o they_o and_o have_v compassion_n on_o they_o and_o respect_n unto_o they_o because_o of_o his_o covenant_n with_o abraham_n isaac_n and_o jacob_n etc._n etc._n 2_o 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33._o 26._o the_o lord_n of_o eliah_n 2_o kin._n 2._o 14._o the_o god_n of_o daniel_n dan._n 6._o 26._o the_o god_n of_o shadrach_n meshech_n and_o abednego_n dan._n 3._o 28._o gentile_n rom._n 3._o 29._o my_o god_n exod._n 15._o 2._o our_o god_n ex._n 5._o 8._o thy_o god_n deut._n 10._o 14._o your_o god_n gen._n 43._o 23._o his_o god_n exo._n 32._o 11._o their_o god_n gen._n 17._o 8._o all_o these_o and_o other_o special_a relation_n to_o god_n do_v give_v evidence_n of_o god_n singular_a respect_n to_o those_o who_o be_v in_o covenant_n with_o he_o and_o who_o god_n he_o be_v in_o reference_n hereunto_o they_o be_v call_v god_n peculium_fw-la a_o peculiar_a treasure_n unto_o est_fw-la he_o his_o proper_a stock_n or_o flock_n exo._n 9_o 15._o mal._n 3._o 17._o they_o be_v also_o call_v a_o peculiar_a people_n 1_o pet._n 2._o 9_o all_o this_o arise_v from_o that_o special_a relation_n which_o christ_n have_v to_o god_n that_o god_n be_v his_o god_n you_o be_v christ_n and_o christ_n be_v god_n say_v the_o apostle_n 1_o cor._n 7._o 21._o hereupon_o it_o be_v that_o christ_n say_v i_o ascend_v to_o my_o father_n and_o your_o father_n and_o to_o my_o god_n and_o your_o god_n joh._n 20._o 17._o §._o 119._o of_o god_n anoint_v his_o son_n god_n who_o be_v in_o special_a the_o god_n of_o his_o son_n be_v here_o say_v to_o have_v anoint_v 54._o he_o this_o be_v metaphorical_o speak_v in_o reference_n to_o a_o ancient_a continue_v inaugurate_v and_o settle_v of_o king_n in_o their_o kingdom_n which_o be_v by_o anoint_v they_o or_o pour_v oil_n upon_o their_o head_n as_o saul_n 1_o sam._n 10._o 1._o david_n three_o time_n first_o by_o
comparable_a to_o those_o which_o christ_n have_v he_o be_v crown_v with_o honour_n and_o glory_n above_o they_o chap._n 2._o 7._o but_o to_o let_v the_o angel_n pass_v we_o will_v insist_v upon_o the_o comparison_n as_o it_o have_v relation_n to_o the_o church_n and_o to_o the_o several_a member_n thereof_o these_o may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v christ_n fellow_n in_o eight_o distinct_a respect_n 1._o as_o fellow-creature_n joh._n 1._o 12._o heb._n 2._o 14._o 2._o as_o joint_a member_n of_o the_o same_o mystical_a body_n christ_n be_v indeed_o the_o head_n eph._n 1._o 22_o 23._o but_o the_o head_n be_v a_o part_n of_o the_o body_n and_o the_o body_n be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o fullness_n of_o christ_n eph._n 1._o 23._o 3._o as_o make_v under_o the_o law_n gal._n 4._o 4._o 4._o as_o a_o son_n of_o one_o and_o the_o same_o father_n joh._n 20._o 17._o hereupon_o he_o and_o they_o be_v fellow-brethren_n chap._n 2._o 11_o 12._o 5._o as_o coheir_n or_o joint-heir_n rom._n 8._o 17._o 6._o as_o subject_a to_o the_o same_o infirmity_n chap._n 4._o 15._o 7._o as_o liable_a to_o death_n chap._n 2._o 14_o 15._o &_o 9_o 37_o 28._o 8._o as_o honour_v his_o member_n to_o reign_v with_o he_o 2_o tim._n 2._o 12._o 1_o cor._n 6._o 2._o as_o this_o fellowship_n betwixt_o christ_n and_o his_o member_n set_v out_o the_o low_a degree_n of_o christ_n humiliation_n so_o the_o high_a degree_n of_o the_o exaltation_n of_o saint_n for_o the_o son_n of_o god_n to_o be_v a_o fellow_n with_o son_n of_o man_n be_v a_o great_a debasement_n and_o for_o son_n of_o man_n to_o be_v fellow_n with_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v as_o great_a a_o advancement_n what_o love_n have_v christ_n show_v to_o we_o herein_o how_o be_v we_o bind_v to_o christ_n hereby_o shall_v not_o we_o imitate_v christ_n and_o condescend_v to_o man_n of_o low_a estate_n rom._n 12._o 16._o §._o 123._o of_o the_o preeminency_n of_o christ_n gift_n above_o other_o this_o phrase_n above_o thy_o fellow_n set_v down_o a_o five_o proof_n of_o christ_n excellency_n above_o angel_n though_o it_o please_v christ_n to_o condescend_v so_o low_a as_o to_o become_v a_o fellow_n with_o we_o yet_o even_o in_o that_o low_a estate_n do_v his_o father_n so_o dignify_v he_o as_o he_o pour_v his_o spirit_n on_o he_o more_o abundant_o then_o on_o all_o other_o whatsoever_o thou_o be_v fair_a than_o the_o child_n of_o man_n say_v the_o psalmist_n of_o he_o psa._n 45._o 2._o the_o phrase_n may_v be_v extend_v to_o all_o manner_n of_o excellency_n he_o be_v mighty_a than_o i_o say_v he_o that_o be_v great_a than_o any_o bear_v of_o woman_n before_o he_o mat._n 3._o 11._o none_o of_o the_o angel_n ever_o have_v such_o gift_n as_o christ_n they_o learn_v of_o the_o church_n what_o christ_n reveal_v to_o the_o church_n eph._n 3._o 10._o both_o man_n and_o angel_n have_v their_o stint_n and_o measure_n but_o god_n give_v not_o the_o spirit_n by_o measure_n unto_o christ_n joh._n 3._o 34._o it_o please_v the_o father_n that_o in_o he_o shall_v all_o fullness_n dwell_v col._n 1._o 19_o in_o he_o be_v hide_v all_o the_o treasure_n of_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n col._n 2._o 3._o christ_n be_v a_o head_n from_o who_o the_o member_n must_v be_v supply_v so_o as_o he_o receive_v not_o for_o himself_o alone_o but_o for_o his_o whole_a body_n of_o his_o fullness_n have_v we_o all_o receive_v and_o grace_n for_o grace_n joh._n 1._o 16._o particular_a member_n of_o the_o mystical_a body_n may_v have_v the_o fullness_n of_o vessel_n but_o this_o be_v the_o fullness_n of_o a_o fountain_n here_o lie_v a_o main_a difference_n between_o the_o mediator_n and_o mere_a man_n the_o most_o that_o can_v be_v say_v of_o the_o best_a of_o they_o be_v that_o they_o have_v but_o enough_o for_o themselves_o as_o the_o wise_a virgin_n say_v mat._n 25._o 9_o christ_n alone_o be_v that_o overflow_a spring_n who_o have_v enough_o for_o all_o other_o joh._n 1._o 16._o this_o be_v the_o true_a treasure_n of_o the_o church_n which_o be_v typify_v by_o the_o ark_n the_o ark_n be_v as_o a_o little_a chest_n or_o cabinet_n in_o which_o jewel_n and_o other_o precious_a thing_n and_o treasure_n be_v keep_v in_o this_o respect_n it_o set_v out_o christ_n to_o be_v as_o a_o treasure_n in_o which_o all_o the_o precious_a thing_n tend_v to_o salvation_n be_v hide_v this_o be_v matter_n of_o great_a comfort_n in_o regard_n of_o our_o own_o emptiness_n or_o scantinesse_n this_o be_v enough_o to_o embolden_v we_o to_o go_v to_o christ_n he_o be_v not_o like_a to_o those_o pit_n where_o they_o who_o be_v send_v unto_o they_o can_v find_v no_o water_n jer._n 14._o 3._o oh_o the_o folly_n of_o papist_n who_o forsake_v the_o fountain_n of_o live_a water_n and_o hew_v they_o out_o cistern_n break_a cistern_n that_o can_v hold_v no_o water_n jer._n 2._o 13._o have_v we_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o spiritual_a need_n and_o faith_n in_o the_o alsufficiency_n of_o christ_n we_o shall_v ourselves_o ready_o go_v to_o he_o and_o bring_v unto_o he_o all_o such_o as_o be_v in_o any_o spiritual_a need_n even_o as_o they_o do_v who_o flock_v to_o christ_n in_o regard_n of_o their_o spiritual_a malady_n §._o 124._o of_o sundry_a heresy_n confute_v by_o that_o which_o be_v note_v of_o christ._n a_o ancient_a father_n have_v out_o of_o the_o testimony_n take_v from_o psa._n 40._o 5._o and_o apply_v heb._n by_o the_o apostle_n to_o christ_n confute_v sundry_a ancient_a heresy_n after_o this_o manner_n follow_v the_o apostle_n have_v here_o smite_v the_o jew_n and_o paulus_n samosatenus_fw-la and_o arian_n and_o marcellus_n and_o sabellius_n and_o martion_n and_o photinus_n also_o how_o so_o the_o jew_n by_o show_v they_o that_o there_o be_v two_o person_n and_o one_o god_n other_o jew_n i_o say_v the_o disciple_n of_o paulus_n samosatenus_fw-la while_o he_o here_o show_v that_o testimony_n that_o speak_v of_o a_o eternal_a and_o uncreated_a substance_n for_o that_o he_o may_v show_v that_o a_o thing_n make_v differ_v from_o the_o 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nature_n the_o other_o from_o his_o royal_a dignity_n the_o sum_n of_o this_o verse_n be_v a_o testimony_n of_o christ_n excellency_n therein_o observe_v two_o point_n 1._o the_o proof_n produce_v 2._o the_o point_v prove_v in_o the_o proof_n be_v observable_a 1._o the_o manner_n of_o produce_v it_o 2._o the_o kind_n of_o proof_n the_o manner_n of_o produce_v it_o be_v by_o way_n of_o opposition_n imply_v in_o the_o particle_n but_o the_o opposition_n be_v to_o that_o which_o he_o have_v say_v before_o of_o angel_n that_o they_o be_v minister_n but_o to_o the_o son_n he_o be_v a_o king_n the_o kind_n of_o proof_n be_v a_o testimony_n hereof_o see_v §_o 46._o &_o 65._o in_o the_o testimony_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v both_o the_o person_n and_o the_o point_n the_o person_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n 1._o the_o author_n that_o give_v the_o testimony_n 2._o the_o object_n to_o who_o the_o testimony_n be_v give_v the_o author_n be_v not_o express_v in_o the_o original_n but_o yet_o necessary_o 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heir_n of_o salvation_n or_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o greek_a 〈◊〉_d who_o shall_v inherit_v salvation_n so_o as_o they_o be_v set_v out_o by_o that_o estate_n whereunto_o they_o be_v ordain_v and_o by_o the_o right_n which_o they_o have_v thereunto_o salvation_n be_v that_o whereunto_o they_o be_v ordain_v and_o their_o right_n be_v a_o right_a of_o inheritance_n §._o 159._o of_o salvation_n the_o word_n here_o translate_v salvation_n be_v frequent_o use_v in_o the_o new_a testament_n i_o find_v it_o three_o time_n put_v for_o temporal_a preservation_n or_o deliverance_n as_o act._n 7._o 25._o where_o this_o phrase_n 〈◊〉_d give_v salvation_n be_v thus_o translate_v according_a to_o the_o true_a meaning_n deliver_v and_o act._n 27._o 34._o where_o the_o same_o 〈◊〉_d word_n be_v turn_v health_n and_o heb._n 11._o 7._o where_o this_o phrase_n 〈◊〉_d to_o the_o salvation_n be_v thus_o expound_v to_o the_o save_n the_o 〈◊〉_d hebrew_n word_n which_o the_o 72_o lxx_o use_n to_o interpret_v 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which_o eye_n have_v not_o see_v nor_o ear_n hear_v neither_o have_v enter_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n 1_o cor._n 2._o 9_o §._o 160._o of_o our_o right_n to_o salvation_n by_o inheritance_n the_o right_n which_o saint_n have_v to_o salvation_n be_v thus_o express_v 〈◊〉_d who_o shall_v inherit_v so_o as_o the_o right_n be_v by_o inheritance_n the_o greek_a word_n that_o signify_v 〈◊〉_d to_o inherit_v be_v compound_v of_o a_o noun_n that_o signify_v 〈◊〉_d a_o lot_n or_o portion_n and_o a_o verb_n 〈◊〉_d to_o give_v distribute_v or_o set_v apart_o for_o a_o inheritance_n be_v a_o lot_n or_o portion_n give_v and_o set_v apart_o for_o one_o most_o proper_o such_o a_o portion_n as_o a_o father_n set_v apart_o for_o his_o son_n to_o possess_v and_o enjoy_v josh._n 17._o 14._o 1_o king_n 21._o 3._o of_o all_o title_n a_o inheritance_n use_v to_o be_v the_o sure_a and_o that_o which_o have_v no_o date_n see_v v_o 2._o §_o 17._o in_o this_o respect_n this_o metaphor_n of_o inherit_v be_v 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col._n 3._o 24._o namely_o when_o this_o life_n be_v end_v for_o the_o soul_n when_o it_o leave_v the_o body_n present_o enjoy_v the_o inheritance_n the_o apostle_n intend_v the_o spirit_n of_o saint_n where_o in_o the_o time_n present_v he_o say_v they_o inherit_v the_o promise_n heb._n 6._o 12._o and_o at_o the_o resurrection_n both_o body_n and_o soul_n shall_v enjoy_v the_o same_o for_o to_o such_o as_o be_v raise_v and_o have_v their_o body_n and_o soul_n unite_v will_v the_o great_a god_n say_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n mat._n 25._o 34._o though_o the_o possession_n of_o this_o inheritance_n be_v to_o come_v while_o the_o heir_n thereof_o 134._o here_o live_v yet_o be_v it_o sure_a and_o certain_a what_o title_n so_o sure_a among_o man_n as_o a_o inheritance_n much_o more_o sure_a be_v this_o inheritance_n of_o salvation_n than_o any_o earthly_a inheritance_n can_v be_v for_o 1._o it_o be_v prepare_v for_o we_o from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n mat._n 25._o 34._o 2._o 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neither_o moth_n nor_o rust_n death_n â—…rrupt_v nor_o theeâ—…s_n do_v break_v through_o nor_o steal_v mat._n 6._o 20._o §._o 162._o of_o instruction_n and_o direction_n arise_v from_o the_o inheritance_n of_o salvation_n such_o a_o inheritance_n as_o salvation_n make_v sure_a to_o we_o afford_v sundry_a instruction_n and_o direction_n instruction_n be_v such_o as_o these_o 1._o it_o commend_v god_n philanthropy_n his_o peculiar_a love_n to_o man_n who_o by_o nature_n be_v child_n of_o wrath_n and_o heir_n of_o hell_n yet_o make_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o inheritance_n of_o salvation_n ephes._n 2._o â—…_n 3._o colos._n 1._o 12._o tit._n 3._o 3_o 4_o 5._o 2._o it_o take_v away_o all_o conceit_n of_o merit_n by_o man_n work_n for_o a_o inheritance_n be_v the_o free_a gift_n of_o a_o father_n 3._o it_o be_v enough_o to_o uphold_v our_o spirit_n against_o penury_n ignominy_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o misery_n in_o this_o world_n a_o heir_n that_o as_o long_o as_o he_o be_v a_o child_n differ_v nothing_o a_o servant_n but_o be_v under_o tutor_n and_o governor_n yet_o because_o he_o be_v lord_n of_o all_o will_v not_o be_v deject_v but_o will_v support_v himself_o with_o this_o that_o he_o have_v a_o fair_a inheritance_n belong_v to_o he_o 4._o it_o be_v a_o great_a encouragement_n against_o all_o thing_n that_o may_v threaten_v death_n yea_o and_o against_o death_n itself_o in_o that_o death_n bring_v we_o to_o the_o possession_n of_o this_o excellent_a inheritance_n direction_n be_v such_o as_o these_o 1._o subject_a thyself_o to_o thy_o father_n will_n and_o to_o that_o government_n under_o which_o he_o set_v thou_o because_o thou_o be_v his_o heir_n gal._n 4._o 2._o 2._o raise_v up_o thy_o affection_n to_o the_o place_n of_o thy_o inheritance_n and_o set_v thy_o heart_n thereon_o colos._n 3._o 1._o matth._n 6._o 21._o 3._o love_v not_o the_o world_n neither_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n 1_o john_n 2._o 15._o salvation_n be_v not_o there_o to_o be_v have_v 4._o moderate_a thy_o care_n about_o earthly_a thing_n thou_o have_v a_o heavenly_a inheritance_n to_o care_n for_o 5._o suffer_v with_o joy_n all_o thing_n for_o thy_o profession_n sake_n know_v that_o thou_o have_v a_o heavenly_a inheritance_n heb._n 10._o 34._o 6._o search_v thy_o evidence_n about_o this_o inheritance_n there_o be_v great_a reason_n that_o in_o a_o matter_n of_o so_o great_a consequence_n thou_o shall_v be_v sure_a of_o thy_o evidence_n for_o thy_o right_n hereto_o 2_o pet._n 1._o 10._o 7._o expect_v with_o patience_n the_o time_n appoint_v for_o the_o enjoy_n this_o inheritance_n through_o faith_n and_o patience_n the_o promise_n be_v inherit_v heb._n 6._o 12._o 8._o walk_v worthy_a of_o this_o high_a call_n ephes._n 4._o 1._o and_o of_o god_n who_o have_v call_v thou_o to_o his_o kingdom_n and_o glory_n 1_o thess._n 2._o 12._o 9_o be_v ever_o thankful_a for_o this_o privilege_n especial_o colos._n 1._o 12._o 1_o pet._n 1._o 3_o 4._o 10._o despise_v not_o any_o of_o these_o heir_n because_o they_o be_v here_o poor_a and_o mean_a james_n 2._o 5._o ishmael_n be_v cast_v out_o because_o he_o mock_v the_o heir_n gen._n 21._o 9_o 10._o §._o 163._o of_o the_o resolution_n of_o the_o 13_o and_o 14_o verse_n in_o these_o two_o last_o verse_n the_o eighth_z and_o last_o proof_n of_o christ_n excellency_n be_v set_v down_o see_v §_o 64._o the_o sum_n of_o they_o be_v a_o difference_n betwixt_o christ_n and_o angel_n the_o part_n be_v two_o the_o first_o be_v the_o dignity_n of_o christ_n v_o 13._o the_o second_o be_v the_o inferiority_n of_o angel_n v_o 14._o in_o set_v down_o christ_n dignity_n both_o the_o manner_n and_o matter_n be_v observable_a the_o manner_n be_v in_o this_o phrase_n unto_o which_o of_o the_o angel_n say_v he_o at_o any_o time_n hereof_o see_v §_o 64._o the_o matter_n declare_v two_o thing_n 1_o the_o kind_n of_o dignity_n 2_o the_o continuance_n thereof_o in_o the_o kind_a we_o may_v observe_v 1_o the_o ground_n of_o it_o god_n will_v god_n say_v sit._n 2._o the_o greatness_n of_o it_o this_o be_v set_v down_o 1_o by_o a_o act_n sit._n 2_o by_o the_o place_n the_o place_n be_v set_v out_o under_o a_o metaphor_n on_o my_o right_a hand_n this_o show_v 1_o christ_n inferiority_n to_o god_n 2_o his_o superiority_n above_o all_o creature_n the_o continuance_n note_v out_o a_o double_a end_n 1_o the_o time_n how_o long_o until_o 2_o the_o reason_n why_o to_o make_v thy_o enemy_n etc._n etc._n in_o express_v this_o late_a end_n observe_z 1_o a_o concessum_fw-la or_o thing_n take_v for_o grant_n enemy_n 2_o a_o consequence_n which_o be_v their_o utter_a destruction_n in_o this_o phrase_n make_v thy_o footstool_n verse_n 14._o in_o describe_v the_o inferiority_n of_o angel_n two_o thing_n be_v remarkable_a 1_o the_o manner_n by_o a_o interrogation_n be_v they_o not_o etc._n etc._n 2_o the_o matter_n wherein_o be_v declare_v 1_o the_o nature_n of_o angel_n spirit_n 2_o their_o function_n both_o these_o be_v amplify_v by_o this_o particle_n of_o universality_n all._n the_o function_n of_o angel_n be_v set_v out_o 1_o by_o the_o kind_n thereof_o minister_a 2_o by_o the_o end_n in_o the_o end_n be_v express_v 1_o a_o act_n to_o minister_v 2_o the_o person_n for_o who_o these_o be_v describe_v 1_o by_o their_o privilege_n salvation_n 2_o by_o their_o right_n thereunto_o inherit_v this_o be_v illustrate_v 1_o by_o the_o time_n of_o enjoy_v their_o inheritance_n which_o be_v to_o come_v 2_o by_o the_o certainty_n thereof_o both_o these_o be_v employ_v under_o a_o note_n of_o the_o future_a tense_n shall_v 〈◊〉_d §._o 164._o of_o the_o doctrine_n arise_v out_o of_o the_o 13_o and_o 14_o verse_n of_o the_o doctrine_n arise_v out_o of_o these_o word_n to_o which_o of_o the_o angel_n say_v he_o at_o any_o time_n see_v §_o 65._o i._o god_n the_o father_n be_v the_o author_n of_o christ_n exaltation_n he_o say_v sit._n see_v §_o 149._o ii_o christ_n as_o mediator_n be_v inferior_a to_o the_o father_n iii_o christ_n as_o mediator_n be_v advance_v above_o all_o creature_n these_o two_o doctrine_n be_v gather_v out_o of_o this_o phrase_n on_o my_o right_a hand_n see_v doct._n 37_o 38._o on_o v_o 4._o §_o 38._o iv._o christ_n have_v enemy_n the_o mention_n of_o enemy_n show_v as_o much_o see_v §_o 151._o v._o christ_n enemy_n shall_v be_v subdue_v god_n undertake_v as_o much_o i_o put_v see_v §_o 153._o vi_o christ_n enemy_n shall_v be_v utter_o subdue_v the_o metaphor_n of_o make_v they_o his_o footstool_n prove_v this_o see_v §_o 154._o verse_n 14._o vii_o emphasis_n be_v to_o be_v add_v to_o weighty_a matter_n this_o be_v manifest_a by_o the_o manner_n of_o express_v this_o point_n by_o a_o interrogation_n be_v they_o not_o these_o two_o be_v express_v in_o this_o phrase_n minister_a spirit_n see_v §_o 156._o viii_o angel_n be_v spirit_n ix_o angel_n be_v minister_n s._n x._o angel_n ministry_n be_v especial_o for_o saint_n saint_n be_v here_o intend_v under_o this_o phrase_n which_o shall_v be_v heir_n see_v §_o 158._o xi_o every_o angel_n of_o what_o degree_n soever_o be_v a_o minister_n to_o saint_n the_o general_a particle_n all_o imply_v as_o much_o see_v §_o 156._o xii_o salvation_n belong_v to_o saint_n see_v §_o 159._o xiii_o salvation_n belong_v to_o saint_n by_o right_a of_o inheritance_n see_v §_o 160._o fourteen_o the_o fruition_n of_o saint_n inheritance_n be_v to_o come_v see_v §_o 161._o xv._n saint_n be_v sure_a of_o salvation_n these_o two_o last_o doctrine_n arise_v out_o of_o the_o note_n of_o the_o future_a tense_n shall_v be_v see_v §_o 162._o chap._n ii_o §._o 1._o of_o the_o resolution_n of_o the_o second_o chapter_n the_o apostle_n have_v distinct_o and_o large_o set_v out_o the_o excellency_n of_o christ_n divine_a nature_n and_o royal_a function_n in_o the_o former_a chapter_n in_o this_o he_o set_v out_o his_o humane_a nature_n and_o the_o excellency_n of_o it_o elegant_o he_o pass_v from_o the_o one_o to_o the_o other_o by_o a_o transition_n wherein_o he_o show_v a_o especial_a use_n to_o be_v make_v of_o the_o former_a point_n this_o be_v indeed_o a_o digression_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o matter_n of_o doctrine_n but_o a_o most_o pertinent_a and_o profitable_a digression_n and_o that_o in_o the_o five_o first_o verse_n of_o this_o chapter_n in_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o chapter_n the_o other_o article_n concern_v christ_n humane_a nature_n be_v distinct_o demonstrate_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o transition_n be_v a_o exhortation_n to_o give_v good_a heed_n to_o the_o gospel_n this_o exhortation_n be_v first_o propound_v verse_n 1._o and_o then_o enforce_v in_o the_o four_o next_o verse_n two_o point_n be_v note_v to_o enforce_v the_o duty_n one_o be_v the_o damage_n the_o other_o
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to_o glory_n be_v to_o be_v apply_v to_o christ._n thus_o it_o show_v a_o reason_n why_o christ_n himself_o pass_v by_o suffer_v unto_o glory_n namely_o that_o thereby_o he_o may_v bring_v many_o son_n to_o glory_n both_o reference_n tend_v to_o the_o same_o scope_n the_o latter_a attribute_n that_o act_n to_o the_o son_n which_o the_o former_a do_v to_o the_o father_n in_o this_o there_o be_v no_o great_a incongruity_n for_o the_o father_n and_o son_n be_v one_o in_o essence_n mind_n will_n and_o work_v what_o thing_n soever_o the_o father_n do_v these_o also_o do_v the_o son_n likewise_o joh._n 5._o 19_o against_o the_o reference_n of_o bring_v son_n unto_o glory_n make_v to_o christ_n it_o be_v object_v christ._n that_o the_o person_n here_o say_v to_o be_v bring_v to_o glory_n be_v call_v christ_n brethren_n ver_fw-la 11._o if_o they_o be_v his_o brethren_n how_o can_v they_o be_v his_o son_n answ._n 1._o they_o be_v not_o call_v his_o son_n in_o relation_n to_o christ_n but_o 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his_o disciple_n but_o for_o they_o also_o which_o shall_v believe_v on_o i_o through_o their_o word_n etc._n etc._n joh._n 17._o 9_o 20._o for_o their_o sake_n christ_n come_v into_o the_o world_n for_o their_o sake_n he_o sanctify_v himself_o joh._n 17._o 19_o for_o their_o sake_n he_o become_v poor_a 2_o cor._n 8._o 9_o for_o their_o sake_n he_o do_v and_o endure_v what_o he_o do_v and_o endure_v see_v §_o 83._o herein_o christ_n manifest_v his_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n for_o the_o more_o be_v bring_v to_o god_n the_o more_o glory_n redound_v to_o god_n and_o also_o his_o good_a respect_n to_o other_o for_o it_o be_v a_o singular_a benefit_n a_o high_a honour_n to_o be_v by_z and_o with_o christ_n present_v to_o god_n he_o thus_o make_v they_o partaker_n of_o his_o own_o glory_n john_n 14._o 3._o &_o 17._o 21_o etc._n etc._n they_o who_o heart_n be_v inflame_v with_o a_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o fill_v with_o love_n of_o their_o brethren_n will_v be_v like_o mind_a they_o will_v endeavour_v to_o lead_v on_o other_o with_o they_o in_o such_o course_n as_o may_v bring_v they_o to_o god_n such_o a_o magistrate_n will_v say_v behold_v i_o and_o my_o subject_n such_o a_o minister_n behold_v i_o and_o my_o people_n such_o a_o father_n behold_v i_o and_o my_o child_n such_o a_o master_n behold_v i_o and_o my_o servant_n such_o a_o tutor_n behold_v i_o and_o my_o pupil_n so_o other_o that_o have_v charge_n such_o as_o they_o honour_v god_n and_o do_v good_a unto_o other_o so_o they_o do_v much_o promote_v their_o own_o glory_n for_o they_o that_o be_v wise_a shall_v shine_v as_o the_o brightness_n of_o the_o firmament_n and_o they_o that_o turn_v many_o to_o righteousness_n as_o the_o star_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o dan._n 12._o 3._o of_o incite_v other_o to_o go_v along_o with_o we_o in_o duty_n see_v the_o saint_n sacrifice_n on_o psal._n 116._o 19_o §_o 120._o §._o 127._o of_o the_o efficacy_n of_o preach_v the_o gospel_n this_o bring_n of_o other_o to_o god_n be_v here_o bring_v in_o as_o a_o effect_n of_o christ_n prophetical_a office_n and_o manifest_v the_o efficacy_n of_o the_o gospel_n whereby_o all_o that_o belong_v to_o god_n be_v bring_v in_o to_o he_o though_o by_o nature_n they_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n yet_o the_o sound_n of_o christ_n mighty_a voice_n pierce_v into_o their_o ear_n and_o heart_n hereupon_o say_v christ_n the_o dead_a shall_v hear_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o they_o that_o hear_v shall_v live_v joh._n 5._o 25._o we_o have_v a_o evidence_n hereof_o in_o christ_n ministry_n while_o he_o live_v on_o earth_n for_o say_v he_o to_o his_o father_n of_o his_o disciple_n while_o i_o be_v
with_o they_o in_o the_o world_n i_o keep_v they_o in_o thy_o name_n joh._n 17._o 12._o the_o efficacy_n also_o of_o christ_n prophetical_a office_n have_v be_v manifest_v since_o his_o ascension_n by_o the_o ministry_n of_o his_o apostle_n and_o of_o their_o successor_n in_o all_o age_n this_o be_v a_o forcible_a motive_n to_o incite_v we_o minister_n to_o be_v diligent_a in_o declare_v god_n name_n and_o preach_v the_o gospel_n we_o may_v rest_v upon_o it_o that_o our_o labour_n shall_v not_o be_v in_o vain_a the_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n prophetical_a function_n since_o his_o ascension_n have_v be_v very_o great_a all_o that_o belong_v to_o god_n shall_v by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v bring_v to_o god_n though_o there_o be_v many_o incredulous_a and_o obstinate_a yet_o christ_n have_v his_o child_n and_o they_o will_v receive_v our_o word_n if_o it_o be_v due_o weigh_v what_o a_o honour_n it_o be_v to_o be_v spiritual_a father_n and_o what_o recompense_n follow_v thereon_o it_o will_v certain_o put_v on_o minister_n to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n with_o all_o diligence_n this_o also_o may_v be_v a_o motive_n to_o people_n to_o give_v good_a heed_n to_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o this_o be_v to_o be_v do_v in_o regard_n of_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o teacher_n as_o be_v show_v before_o §_o 2._o so_o also_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o efficacy_n of_o the_o gospel_n hear_v and_o your_o soul_n shall_v live_v isa._n 55._o 3._o for_o the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o live_v and_o abide_v for_o ever_o be_v a_o incorruptible_a seed_n out_o of_o which_o man_n be_v bear_v again_o 1_o pet._n 1._o 23._o §._o 128._o of_o christ_n child_n they_o who_o be_v bring_v in_o to_o god_n by_o the_o gospel_n be_v style_v 〈◊〉_d child_n and_o that_o in_o relation_n to_o christ_n as_o he_o be_v a_o prophet_n and_o beget_v they_o by_o the_o gospel_n as_o be_v show_v §_o 122._o this_o very_a title_n be_v give_v by_o christ_n to_o his_o disciple_n joh._n 21._o 5._o according_a to_o the_o greek_a notation_n it_o signify_v such_o as_o be_v instruct_v a_o 〈◊〉_d greek_a word_n that_o signify_v to_o instruct_v be_v thence_o derive_v the_o greek_a word_n here_o use_v be_v a_o 〈◊〉_d diminutive_a and_o translate_v little_a child_n matth._n 18._o 3._o &_o 19_o 13_o 14._o for_o little_a child_n be_v special_o to_o be_v instruct_v train_z up_o or_o iâ—…struc_fw-la instruct_v a_o child_n prov._n 22._o 6._o the_o lxx_o use_n the_o 〈◊〉_d same_o word_n there_o in_o the_o singular_a number_n which_o the_o apostle_n do_v here_o in_o the_o plural_a other_o minister_n who_o be_v mean_n of_o convert_v man_n which_o be_v a_o spiritual_a beget_n of_o they_o be_v style_v father_n 1_o cor._n 4._o 15._o and_o they_o who_o be_v beget_v son_n 1_o cor._n 4._o 14._o or_o child_n the_o 〈◊〉_d greek_a word_n there_o use_v by_o the_o apostle_n signify_v such_o as_o be_v beget_v for_o it_o be_v derive_v from_o a_o 〈◊〉_d verb_n that_o signify_v to_o bring_v forth_o or_o beget_v 〈◊〉_d the_o very_a word_n use_v in_o this_o text_n be_v also_o put_v for_o such_o as_o be_v beget_v by_o the_o ministry_n of_o man_n and_o translate_v little_a child_n 1_o joh._n 2._o 13_o 18._o if_o they_o who_o be_v instruct_v by_o mén_n who_o be_v but_o ambassador_n for_o christ_n and_o instruct_v in_o christ_n stead_n in_o who_o christ_n speak_v 2_o cor._n 5._o 20._o &_o 13._o 3._o be_v call_v and_o account_v their_o child_n much_o more_o just_o be_v they_o to_o be_v call_v and_o account_v child_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o high_a and_o chief_a doctor_n and_o by_o who_o word_n and_o spirit_n they_o be_v most_o proper_o beget_v of_o this_o relation_n betwixt_o christ_n and_o saint_n his_o child_n see_v more_o on_o §_o 90._o §._o 129._o of_o god_n power_n to_o exact_v a_o account_n the_o reason_n of_o christ_n bring_v the_o foresay_a child_n to_o god_n be_v thus_o express_v which_o god_n have_v give_v i_o the_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o god_n commend_v they_o to_o christ_n care_n the_o argument_n may_v be_v thus_o frame_v they_o who_o be_v commend_v by_o the_o supreme_a lord_n to_o be_v fit_v for_o and_o present_v to_o himself_o must_v be_v so_o present_v to_o he_o but_o god_n the_o supreme_a lord_n have_v commit_v such_o and_o such_o to_o christ_n to_o be_v so_o present_v to_o himself_o therefore_o christ_n so_o present_v they_o there_o be_v four_o word_n in_o this_o reason_n every_o of_o which_o carry_v emphasis_n 1._o this_o title_n god_n 2._o his_o act_n have_v give_v 3._o this_o relative_a which_o 4._o this_o other_o relative_a i_o 1._o the_o express_a mention_n of_o god_n in_o this_o reason_n intend_v a_o high_a supreme_a sovereignty_n which_o he_o have_v over_o all_o and_o a_o power_n which_o he_o have_v to_o impose_v a_o task_n and_o exact_v a_o account_n of_o well_o employ_v the_o same_o hereupon_o christ_n put_v a_o must_v upon_o himself_o about_o do_v the_o work_n that_o he_o which_o send_v he_o appoint_v he_o to_o do_v john_n 9_o 4._o this_o make_v he_o so_o willing_a and_o forward_a therein_o as_o he_o make_v it_o his_o meat_n to_o do_v the_o same_o john_n 4._o 34._o and_o he_o plead_v as_o much_o before_o his_o father_n joh._n 17._o 4._o concern_v other_o even_o all_o of_o all_o sort_n evidence_n be_v give_v of_o god_n commit_v a_o charge_n to_o they_o and_o exact_v a_o account_n of_o they_o in_o the_o parable_n of_o the_o talent_n for_o therein_o the_o lord_n appoint_v to_o every_o servant_n his_o task_n and_o take_v a_o particular_a account_n of_o each_o one_o reward_v the_o faithful_a and_o punish_v the_o unfaithful_a matth._n 25._o 14_o etc._n etc._n the_o parable_n of_o the_o steward_n give_v further_a evidence_n of_o god_n sovereignty_n in_o call_v man_n to_o a_o account_n luke_n 16._o 2._o and_o the_o apostle_n frequent_a mention_n of_o the_o account_n which_o we_o muâ—…_n all_o give_v to_o god_n rom._n 14._o 12._o 2_o cor._n 5._o 10._o heb._n 13._o 17._o 1_o pet._n 4._o 5._o this_o be_v a_o strong_a motive_n to_o provoke_v we_o unto_o all_o diligence_n and_o faithfulness_n in_o improve_n to_o the_o best_a advantage_n that_o we_o can_v the_o talent_n that_o we_o have_v they_o be_v give_v to_o we_o by_o he_o that_o have_v a_o sovereignty_n and_o absolute_a power_n over_o we_o that_o can_v and_o will_v call_v we_o to_o a_o account_n that_o can_v and_o will_v abundant_o reward_v the_o faithful_a and_o take_v sore_a revenge_n of_o the_o unfaithful_a matth._n 25._o 23_o 24_o etc._n etc._n see_v chap._n 4._o v._n 13._o §_o 79._o §._o 130._o of_o god_n free_a give_v 2._o the_o act_n here_o attribute_v to_o god_n in_o this_o word_n 〈◊〉_d give_v manifest_v god_n free_a grace_n for_o to_o give_v be_v a_o act_n of_o favour_n and_o grace_n it_o be_v oppose_v to_o merit_v purchase_v exchange_v or_o return_v a_o valuable_a consideration_n that_o which_o be_v bestow_v upon_o merit_n purchase_n exchange_n or_o any_o like_a consideration_n can_v proper_o be_v say_v to_o be_v give_v this_o word_n be_v oft_o use_v to_o set_v out_o the_o free_a grace_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n to_o man_n and_o that_o in_o bestow_v his_o son_n upon_o he_o god_n so_o love_v the_o world_n that_o he_o give_v his_o only_a beget_v son_n etc._n etc._n john_n 3._o 16._o christ_n express_o declare_v this_o to_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o any_o one_o come_v to_o he_o all_o that_o the_o father_n give_v i_o shall_v come_v to_o i_o joh._n 6._o 37_o 39_o all_o thing_n that_o saint_n have_v or_o can_v hope_v for_o be_v free_o confer_v upon_o they_o the_o lord_n will_v give_v grace_n and_o glory_n psal_n 84._o 11_o the_o lord_n will_v give_v a_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n 2_o tim._n 4._o 8._o it_o be_v your_o father_n good_a pleasure_n to_o give_v you_o the_o kingdom_n luke_n 12._o 32._o to_o make_v this_o the_o more_o clear_a the_o apostle_n oft_o use_v a_o donâ—…re_o verb_n which_o be_v derive_v from_o a_o gratie_n noun_n that_o signify_v free_a grace_n and_o be_v translate_v free_o to_o give_v rom._n 8._o 32._o 1_o cor._n 2._o 12._o and_o frank_o to_o forgive_v luke_n 7._o 42._o though_o christ_n be_v give_v merit_v for_o we_o remission_n of_o sin_n by_o his_o blood_n and_o purchase_v the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n act._n 20._o 28._o eph._n 1._o 7._o 14._o yet_o to_o effect_v those_o thing_n for_o we_o christ_n be_v free_o give_v to_o we_o and_o we_o to_o he_o see_v more_o hereof_o §_o 78._o §._o 131._o of_o god_n power_n in_o choose_v or_o refuse_v who_o he_o will_n 3._o the_o party_n give_v to_o christ_n be_v comprise_v under_o this_o relative_a which_o this_o relative_a have_v reference_n to_o the_o child_n before_o mention_v those_o child_n
31._o 3._o or_o to_o fear_v man_n isa._n 51._o 7_o 8._o §._o 138._o of_o saint_n be_v flesh_n and_o blood_n of_o the_o foresay_a flesh_n and_o blood_n christ_n child_n that_o be_v such_o as_o be_v elect_v and_o give_v by_o god_n to_o christ_n and_o thereupon_o redeem_v call_v justify_v and_o sanctify_v be_v here_o say_v to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d partaker_n the_o greek_a verb_n it_o derive_v from_o a_o root_n that_o signify_v 〈◊〉_d common_a and_o it_o imply_v to_o have_v a_o thing_n in_o common_a with_o other_o thus_o as_o the_o child_n be_v here_o say_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n so_o the_o gentile_n be_v say_v to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d partaker_n of_o the_o jew_n spiritual_a thing_n rom._n 15._o 27._o that_o be_v all_o to_o have_v they_o in_o common_a one_o as_o well_o as_o another_o concern_v this_o common_a condition_n of_o child_n apostle_n who_o be_v eminent_a among_o these_o child_n thus_o say_v of_o themselves_o we_o also_o be_v man_n 〈◊〉_d of_o like_a passion_n with_o you_o act._n 14._o 15._o regeneration_n alter_v not_o the_o outward_a constitution_n or_o condition_n of_o man_n sin_n do_v not_o alter_v man_n substance_n for_o adam_n after_o his_o fall_n retain_v that_o body_n and_o soul_n with_o the_o several_a power_n and_o part_n of_o each_o which_o he_o have_v before_o so_o regeneration_n take_v not_o away_o flesh_n and_o blood_n in_o the_o substance_n thereof_o nor_o the_o common_a infirmity_n of_o it_o indeed_o transgression_n alter_v the_o good_a quality_n that_o be_v in_o man_n body_n and_o soul_n namely_o the_o integrity_n the_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o which_o he_o be_v create_v after_o god_n image_n so_o regeneration_n alter_v man_n evil_a disposition_n and_o corruption_n wherein_o he_o be_v conceive_v and_o bear_v but_o not_o his_o outward_a condition_n or_o constitution_n whether_o he_o be_v tall_a or_o low_a fat_a or_o lean_a healthy_a or_o sickly_a strong_a or_o weak_a strait_a or_o crooked_a fair_a or_o foul_a rich_a or_o poor_a before_o his_o regeneration_n he_o remain_v the_o same_o afterward_o for_o aught_o that_o regeneration_n do_v to_o the_o contrary_n the_o lord_n will_v have_v his_o child_n to_o retain_v as_o other_o flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o remain_v subject_a to_o all_o manner_n of_o infirmity_n for_o sundry_a weighty_a reason_n 1._o that_o they_o may_v not_o by_o reason_n of_o any_o spiritual_a privilege_n be_v too_o much_o puff_v up_o for_o the_o child_n while_o here_o they_o live_v be_v too_o prone_a thereunto_o 2_o chro._n 32._o 25_o 2_o cor._n 12._o 7._o 2._o that_o in_o god_n presence_n they_o may_v the_o more_o abase_v yea_o and_o abhor_v themselves_o job_n 40._o 4._o &_o 42._o 6._o 3._o that_o they_o may_v learn_v to_o lay_v forth_o their_o misery_n and_o plead_v their_o weakness_n before_o god_n job_n 6._o 12._o 4._o that_o they_o may_v take_v heed_n of_o provoke_v god_n wrath_n against_o themselves_o 〈◊〉_d be_v but_o flesh_n and_o blood_n act._n 9_o 5._o 5._o that_o they_o may_v have_v the_o more_o compassion_n on_o other_o heb._n 5._o 2._o gal._n 6._o 1._o 6._o that_o they_o may_v be_v the_o more_o circumspect_a over_o themselves_o 1_o tim._n 4._o 16._o 7._o that_o they_o may_v be_v more_o careful_a in_o use_v all_o mean_n needful_a and_o useful_a 〈◊〉_d flesh_n and_o blood_n eph._n 6._o 10_o 11_o 12._o 8._o that_o they_o may_v the_o better_o discern_v what_o cause_n they_o have_v to_o exercise_v the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o invocation_n psal._n 116._o 2._o yea_o and_o of_o gratulation_n to_o for_o god_n support_v aâ—…_n do_v such_o as_o be_v flesh_n and_o blood_n 9_o that_o they_o may_v more_o confident_o depend_v on_o god_n 2_o chron._n 20._o 12._o 10._o that_o they_o may_v not_o rest_v on_o man_n for_o revelation_n of_o divine_a truth_n maâ—…_n 16._o 17._o these_o and_o other_o like_a end_n instruct_v we_o in_o so_o many_o duty_n arise_v from_o this_o our_o condition_n that_o we_o be_v flesh_n and_o blood_n §._o 139._o of_o christ_n be_v flesh_n and_o blood_n the_o conformity_n of_o christ_n to_o his_o child_n be_v thus_o express_v 〈◊〉_d he_o also_o himself_o liâ—…_n wise_a take_v part_n of_o the_o same_o every_o of_o these_o word_n have_v their_o emphasis_n 1._o this_o copulative_a 〈◊〉_d also_o have_v reference_n to_o the_o child_n before_o mention_v 〈◊〉_d also_o he_o as_o well_o as_o they_o though_o there_o be_v a_o infinite_a disparity_n betwixt_o christ_n 〈◊〉_d his_o child_n yet_o he_o refuse_v not_o conformity_n with_o they_o or_o otherwise_o this_o copulatiâ—…_n also_o or_o and_o may_v be_v translate_v even_o even_o he_o which_o be_v a_o note_n of_o special_a emphasis_n 2._o this_o reciprocal_a pronoun_n 〈◊〉_d himself_o have_v reference_n to_o christ_n eminency_n and_o it_o imply_v that_o he_o that_o be_v true_a god_n the_o creator_n preserver_n redeemer_n 〈◊〉_d father_n of_o those_o child_n suffer_v not_o his_o infinite_a excellency_n to_o be_v any_o hinderâ—…_n to_o this_o his_o low_a condescension_n he_o himself_o 3._o the_o greek_a 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holiness_n 1_o thess._n 4._o 7._o 5._o contempt_n of_o this_o world_n of_o the_o promotion_n profit_n and_o pleasure_n thereof_o world_n for_o christ_n give_v himself_o that_o he_o may_v deliver_v we_o from_o this_o present_a evil_a world_n gal._n 1._o 4._o to_o this_o purpose_n tend_v the_o call_n of_o the_o lord_n come_v out_o from_o among_o they_o and_o be_v â—…e_o separate_v say_v the_o lord_n and_o touch_v not_o the_o unclean_a thing_n and_o i_o will_v receive_v you_o 2_o cor._n 6._o 17._o 6._o peace_n and_o unity_n this_o the_o apostle_n intend_v in_o these_o word_n let_v the_o peace_n of_o god_n rule_n in_o your_o heart_n to_o the_o which_o also_o you_o be_v call_v col._n 3._o 15._o he_o call_v it_o the_o peace_n of_o god_n because_o god_n have_v settle_v and_o establish_v it_o among_o his_o people_n god_n have_v call_v we_o to_o peace_n 1_o cor._n 7._o 15._o 7._o readiness_n to_o bear_v all_o manner_n of_o affliction_n which_o by_o god_n shall_v be_v lay_v on_o we_o 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this_o call_v far_o exceed_v all_o of_o be_v content_a see_v chap._n 13._o §_o 62_o etc._n etc._n 8._o this_o calling_n give_v just_a occasion_n of_o earnest_a exhortation_n unto_o two_o point_n especial_o 1._o to_o make_v this_o call_n sure_o a_o apostle_n advise_v to_o give_v diligence_n hereunto_o sure_o 2_o pet._n 1._o 10._o this_o may_v be_v do_v by_o give_v good_a heed_n to_o the_o sign_n mention_v §_o 18._o 2._o to_o walk_v worthy_a of_o the_o vocation_n wherewith_o you_o be_v call_v eph._n 4._o 1._o §._o 20._o of_o walk_v worthy_a our_o call_v of_o this_o general_a phrase_n walk_v worthy_a see_v my_o sermon_n on_o ezek._n 36._o 11._o entiâ—…led_v the_o progress_n of_o divine_a providence_n in_o the_o late_a end_n thereof_o concern_v particular_a rule_n for_o walk_v worthy_a of_o our_o christian_a calling_n respect_n must_v be_v have_v 1._o to_o the_o author_n 2._o to_o the_o mean_n 3._o to_o the_o 〈◊〉_d thereof_o i._o for_o the_o author_n it_o be_v god_n that_o have_v call_v 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〈◊〉_d they_o be_v the_o child_n of_o their_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n matth._n 5._o 44_o 45._o 3._o kindness_n for_o god_n be_v kind_a to_o the_o unthankful_a luk_n 6._o 35._o 4._o mercy_n be_v you_o merciful_a say_v christ_n as_o your_o father_n also_o be_v mercifâ—…_n luke_n 6_o 36._o 5._o love_n the_o apostle_n give_v this_o instance_n of_o follow_v god_n eph._n 5._o 1_o 2._o maâ—…_n do_v the_o belove_a disciple_n press_v this_o upon_o this_o very_a ground_n 1_o joh._n 4._o 11._o 6._o forgive_a one_o another_o forgive_v one_o another_o as_o god_n for_o christ_n sake_n forgive_v you_o eph._n 4._o 32._o 7._o long-suffering_a eph._n 4._o 2._o ii_o for_o the_o mean_n which_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n that_o set_v forth_o the_o very_a image_n god_n of_o god_n and_o that_o which_o be_v please_v and_o acceptable_a unto_o he_o this_o therefore_o must_v be_v set_v before_o we_o as_o a_o rule_n to_o conform_v ourselves_o thereunto_o thus_o shall_v we_o walk_v worthy_a â—…f_n the_o lord_n unto_o all_o please_a col._n 1._o 10._o the_o apostle_n commend_v the_o roman_n for_o obey_v from_o the_o heart_n that_o form_n of_o doctrine_n which_o be_v deliver_v to_o they_o rom._n 6._o 17._o or_o that_o 〈◊〉_d form_n whereunto_o they_o be_v deliver_v this_o phrase_n be_v metaphorical_a take_v from_o a_o mould_n whereinto_o metal_n be_v cast_v the_o mettle_n be_v thereby_o form_v into_o that_o very_a form_n or_o shape_n which_o the_o form_n itself_o have_v if_o the_o form_n be_v square_a or_o round_o so_o will_v the_o metal_n be_v if_o there_o be_v any_o engravement_n upon_o the_o form_n the_o metal_n will_v bear_v the_o same_o thus_o they_o who_o obey_v the_o word_n will_v be_v such_o as_o the_o word_n require_v they_o to_o be_v and_o because_o the_o word_n have_v god_n image_n engrave_v upon_o it_o they_o who_o obey_v the_o word_n will_v show_v forth_o that_o very_a image_n iii_o the_o end_n of_o our_o christian_a calling_n be_v great_a and_o glorious_a which_o 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darkness_n into_o his_o marvellous_a light_n 1_o pet._n 2._o 9_o by_o darkness_n he_o mean_v that_o natural_a state_n of_o ignorance_n and_o sinfulness_n wherein_o all_o man_n before_o their_o call_n lie_v by_o light_n he_o mean_v a_o contrary_a state_n which_o be_v illumination_n and_o regeneration_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o by_o the_o work_n of_o god_n spirit_n 2._o holiness_n god_n have_v call_v we_o to_o holiness_n col._n 4._o 7._o 3._o liberty_n you_o be_v call_v unto_o liberty_n gal._n 1._o 13._o 4._o fellowship_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n by_o god_n you_o be_v call_v unto_o the_o fellowship_n of_o his_o son_n 1_o cor._n 1._o 9_o 5._o peace_n god_n have_v call_v we_o to_o peace_n
in_o christ_n stead_n 2_o cor._n 5._o 20._o but_o christ_n do_v so_o communicate_v his_o work_n and_o office_n to_o they_o as_o he_o 〈◊〉_d all_o the_o power_n in_o his_o own_o hand_n minister_n be_v only_a instrument_n and_o their_o ministry_n be_v of_o power_n so_o much_o and_o so_o long_o as_o it_o please_v god_n to_o add_v his_o blessing_n thereto_o without_o which_o blessing_n they_o be_v nothing_o neither_o be_v he_o that_o plant_v any_o thing_n neither_o he_o that_o water_v but_o god_n that_o give_v the_o increase_n 1_o cor._n 3._o 7._o without_o i_o say_v christ_n to_o his_o disciple_n you_o can_v do_v nothing_o joh._n 15._o 5._o thus_o though_o minister_n in_o regard_n of_o their_o office_n be_v sower_n planter_n waterer_n father_n builder_n etc._n etc._n yet_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o person_n they_o be_v god_n corn_n plant_n garden_n child_n house_n so_o be_v moses_n so_o be_v all_o other_o prophet_n so_o be_v the_o apostle_n and_o all_o other_o minister_n moses_n the_o jew_n therefore_o have_v two_o high_a a_o conceit_n of_o moses_n they_o account_v he_o their_o lord_n and_o master_n and_o profess_v themselves_o to_o be_v his_o disciple_n and_o that_o in_o opposition_n to_o christ_n joh._n 9_o 28._o yea_o they_o trust_v in_o moses_n joh._n 5._o 28._o esteem_v man_n may_v also_o have_v minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o too_o high_a a_o esteem_n indeed_o it_o be_v the_o most_o usual_a fault_n to_o despise_v minister_n yet_o some_o be_v prone_a to_o fall_v into_o the_o other_o extreme_a people_n ought_v to_o take_v heed_n thereof_o for_o it_o be_v a_o kind_n of_o secret_a idolatry_n and_o it_o may_v draw_v our_o mind_n too_o much_o from_o christ_n himself_o let_v minister_n also_o take_v heed_n of_o think_v too_o high_o of_o themselves_o they_o be_v but_o other_o part_n of_o that_o house_n whereof_o other_o christian_n also_o be_v part_n let_v they_o therefore_o make_v themselves_o equal_a to_o they_o of_o the_o low_a sort_n and_o account_n all_o of_o this_o spiritual_a house_n as_o brethren_n christ_n himself_o be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o call_v they_o brethren_n heb._n 2._o 11._o §_o 108._o see_v §_o 3_o 4._o of_o this_o chapt._n minister_n be_v of_o this_o house_n that_o be_v build_v by_o another_o they_o must_v be_v diligent_a in_o good_a use_v the_o same_o mean_n for_o their_o spiritual_a edification_n that_o they_o teach_v other_o they_o must_v pray_v for_o themselves_o and_o preach_v to_o themselves_o and_o partake_v themselves_o of_o the_o sacrament_n lest_o they_o prove_v like_o the_o builder_n of_o noah_n ark_n who_o perish_v with_o the_o wicked_a world_n final_o moses_n be_v as_o other_o of_o that_o house_n that_o be_v build_v people_n must_v not_o expect_v minister_n too_o great_a matter_n from_o their_o minister_n as_o if_o they_o be_v the_o builder_n of_o the_o house_n they_o must_v use_v they_o as_o minister_n of_o god_n depend_v on_o god_n for_o his_o blessing_n yet_o must_v they_o pray_v for_o they_o and_o bear_v with_o they_o and_o succour_v they_o and_o do_v all_o meet_v kindness_n for_o they_o §._o 49._o of_o the_o church_n have_v what_o it_o have_v by_o christ._n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o assumption_n set_v down_o §_o 46._o be_v here_o prove_v it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d christ_n be_v the_o builder_n it_o be_v prove_v by_o a_o general_a thus_o god_n have_v build_v all_o thiâ—…_n therefore_o christ_n have_v build_v that_o house_n whereof_o moses_n be_v a_o part_n this_o title_n 107._o god_n must_v here_o in_o particular_a be_v apply_v to_o christ_n or_o else_o there_o be_v 〈◊〉_d consequence_n in_o the_o argument_n the_o apostle_n do_v purposely_o express_a christ_n under_o this_o title_n god_n for_o these_o reason_n 1._o the_o work_n he_o speak_v of_o be_v a_o divine_a work_n proper_a to_o god_n 2._o it_o show_v that_o without_o question_n and_o beyond_o comparison_n christ_n be_v greâ—…er_o then_o moses_n 3._o this_o ratify_v what_o he_o have_v before_o declare_v in_o the_o first_o chapter_n concerniâ—…_n christ_n that_o he_o be_v true_a god_n some_o restrain_v this_o general_a 〈◊〉_d all_o thing_n to_o the_o church_n as_o if_o he_o have_v say_v goâ—…_n have_v build_v up_o all_o the_o member_n of_o the_o church_n and_o all_o thing_n appertain_v thereunto_o thus_o they_o restrain_v this_o phrase_n who_o work_v all_o thing_n after_o the_o counsel_n of_o his_o 〈◊〉_d will_v eph._n 1._o 11._o to_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o church_n if_o the_o phrase_n be_v take_v in_o the_o most_o general_a extent_n that_o may_v be_v even_o for_o all_o creature_n it_o will_v tend_v to_o the_o same_o scope_n for_o then_o the_o argument_n will_v be_v this_o from_o the_o general_a to_o the_o special_a he_o that_o have_v build_v all_o thing_n have_v assure_o build_v the_o church_n and_o the_o several_a member_n thereof_o and_o all_o thing_n appertain_v thereto_o to_o 〈◊〉_d at_o this_o general_n tend_v to_o the_o same_o end_n that_o the_o point_n prove_v doâ—…_n which_o 〈◊〉_d â—…hus_o lay_v down_o ver_fw-la 3._o he_o who_o have_v build_v the_o house_n have_v more_o â—…nour_n than_o the_o house_n the_o apostle_n use_v 〈◊〉_d the_o very_a same_o word_n both_o here_o anâ—…_n there_o this_o manner_n of_o express_v the_o builder_n beforementioned_a by_o this_o title_n god_n and_o by_o the_o extent_n of_o his_o work_n all_o thing_n much_o amplifi_v the_o excellency_n of_o chriâ—…_n above_o moses_n and_o it_o confirm_v two_o great_a article_n of_o our_o christian_a faith_n which_o be_v these_o 1._o christ_n be_v true_a god_n hereof_o see_v more_o chap._n 1._o v._n 8._o §_o 107._o where_o this_o title_n god_n be_v apply_v to_o he_o and_o chap._n 1._o v._n 10._o §_o 128._o where_o this_o title_n lord_n as_o the_o interpretation_n of_o jehovah_n be_v apply_v to_o he_o 2._o christ_n be_v the_o creator_n of_o all_o thing_n for_o so_o much_o this_o word_n build_v in_o reference_n to_o this_o extent_n all_o thing_n import_v hereof_o see_v more_o chap._n 1._o v._n 2._o §_o 18._o &_o chap._n 1._o v._n 10._o §_o 127._o two_o argument_n be_v here_o set_v down_o against_o arius_n 1._o the_o title_n god_n which_o be_v proper_o take_v 2._o the_o work_n of_o create_v all_o thing_n which_o be_v proper_a to_o the_o true_a eternal_a god_n the_o special_a point_n here_o intend_v by_o the_o apostle_n be_v that_o the_o church_n be_v make_v aâ—…_n christ._n house_n of_o god_n and_o the_o several_a member_n of_o the_o church_n so_o order_v and_o qualify_v as_o they_o make_v up_o that_o church_n and_o all_o this_o by_o christ._n by_o christ_n child_n of_o meâ—…_n who_o be_v by_o nature_n dead_a in_o sin_n be_v quicken_v and_o make_v lively_a stone_n by_o he_o they_o be_v gather_v together_o and_o endue_v with_o all_o needful_a grace_n whereby_o they_o come_v to_o be_v a_o holy_a house_n and_o a_o fit_a temple_n for_o god_n to_o dwell_v in_o the_o son_n quicken_v whâ—…_n he_o will_v john_n 5._o 21._o in_o christ_n all_o thing_n be_v gather_v together_o in_o one_o eph._n 1._o 10._o of_o his_o fullness_n have_v all_o we_o receive_v and_o grace_n for_o grace_n john_n 1._o 16._o in_o this_o respect_n christ_n be_v style_v the_o head_n of_o the_o church_n and_o the_o saviour_n of_o his_o body_n eph._n 1._o 22._o &_o 5._o 23._o 1._o the_o member_n of_o the_o church_n before_o they_o be_v member_n be_v dead_a and_o church_n scatter_a and_o destitute_a of_o all_o grace_n therefore_o there_o must_v be_v some_o to_o quicken_v theâ—…_n to_o gather_v they_o and_o to_o furnish_v they_o with_o grace_n 2._o christ_n of_o all_o be_v the_o fit_a to_o do_v this_o he_o be_v the_o very_a wisdom_n and_o the_o power_n of_o the_o father_n by_o he_o all_o thing_n be_v make_v and_o all_o thing_n be_v preserve_v sustain_v and_o order_v most_o meet_a therefore_o it_o be_v that_o the_o church_n shall_v receive_v her_o spiritual_a be_v and_o preservation_n and_o every_o good_a thing_n from_o and_o by_o christ._n 3._o for_o work_v the_o great_a work_n of_o man_n redemption_n which_o be_v proper_a to_o the_o church_n christ_n humble_v himself_o even_o to_o death_n the_o death_n of_o the_o cross._n most_o meet_a it_o be_v therefore_o that_o he_o shall_v have_v the_o honour_n of_o build_v up_o his_o church_n thus_o he_o see_v of_o the_o travel_n of_o his_o soul_n and_o be_v satisfy_v according_a to_o the_o promise_n isa._n 53._o 11._o read_v phil._n 2._o 8_o 9_o 10_o 11._o this_o honour_n be_v give_v to_o the_o son_n of_o god_n that_o all_o man_n shall_v honour_v the_o son_n even_o 〈◊〉_d they_o honour_v the_o father_n joh._n 5._o 23._o let_v we_o therefore_o that_o be_v of_o this_o house_n that_o find_v ourselves_o quicken_v gather_v and_o build_v up_o in_o this_o holy_a house_n and_o free_v from_o our_o former_a misery_n acknowledge_v as_o much_o as_o
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7._o 20._o 4._o moses_n as_o their_o guide_n and_o captain_n direct_v they_o when_o and_o how_o to_o go_v out_o exod._n 14._o 13._o psal._n 77._o 20._o 5._o moses_n be_v use_v as_o a_o mean_n by_o strike_v the_o red_a sea_n to_o divide_v the_o water_n and_o make_v a_o path_n for_o the_o israelite_n to_o go_v through_o on_o dry_a land_n exod._n 14._o 16._o 2â—…_n 6._o moses_n be_v the_o mean_n by_o strike_v the_o sea_n again_o to_o overwhelm_v the_o egyptian_n and_o so_o to_o destroy_v they_o all_o exod._n 14._o 27._o thus_o god_n work_n be_v attribute_v to_o man_n in_o this_o respect_n moses_n be_v style_v a_o deliverer_n act._n 7._o 35._o so_o othniel_n and_o ehud_n judg._n 3._o 9_o 15._o yea_o all_o that_o god_n use_v as_o instrument_n to_o work_v public_a deliverance_n for_o his_o people_n be_v style_v saviour_n neh._n 9_o 27._o and_o jonathan_n be_v say_v to_o work_v great_a deliverance_n in_o israel_n 1_o sam._n 14._o 45._o and_o mordecai_n to_o seek_v the_o wealth_n of_o his_o 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how_o think_v you_o what_o 〈◊〉_d you_o do_v you_o think_v tell_v i_o how_o think_v you_o if_o a_o man_n have_v a_o hundred_o 〈◊〉_d and_o one_o of_o they_o be_v go_v astray_o do_v he_o not_o leave_v etc._n etc._n matth._n 18._o 12._o what_o thiâ—…_n a_o certain_a man_n have_v two_o son_n etc._n etc._n matth._n 21._o 28._o do_v you_o think_v that_o the_o scripture_n say_v in_o vain_a etc._n etc._n james_n 4._o 5._o tell_v i_o which_o of_o they_o will_v love_v he_o most_o luk._n 7._o 42._o the_o apostle_n be_v desirous_a that_o they_o may_v clear_o and_o full_o understand_v the_o point_n in_o hand_n and_o that_o they_o may_v well_o heed_v it_o and_o therefore_o thus_o propound_v it_o interrogative_o parable_n paraphrase_n analysis_n or_o resolution_n of_o scripture_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o exposition_n tend_v to_o the_o same_o end_n that_o which_o the_o apostle_n express_v in_o the_o former_a verse_n under_o this_o word_n 〈◊〉_d provoke_v he_o here_o set_v down_o under_o this_o 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emphatical_a it_o show_v two_o point_n the_o first_o be_v conclusive_a and_o imply_v that_o the_o matter_n question_v be_v so_o clear_a and_o evident_a as_o no_o question_n need_v to_o be_v make_v thereof_o as_o where_o the_o apostle_n have_v make_v this_o question_n be_v god_n unrighteous_a who_o take_v vengeance_n thus_o answer_v it_o then_o how_o shall_v god_n judge_v the_o world_n rom._n 3._o 5_o 6._o and_o to_o this_o question_n shall_v we_o sin_v because_o we_o be_v under_o grace_n he_o give_v this_o answer_n know_v you_o not_o that_o to_o who_o yâ—…_n yield_v yourselves_o servant_n to_o obey_v his_o servant_n you_o be_v rom._n 6._o 15_o 16._o the_o other_o point_n be_v exclusive_a and_o imply_v that_o
and_o in_o solomon_n 2_o sam._n 7._o 14._o if_o he_o can_v see_v no_o sin_n 〈◊〉_d or_o how_o shall_v god_n order_v and_o dispose_v their_o sin_n to_o good_a as_o he_o do_v 〈◊〉_d 8._o 28._o if_o he_o see_v no_o sin_n in_o they_o the_o punishment_n here_o speak_v of_o be_v not_o to_o 〈◊〉_d for_o the_o vindictive_a judgement_n of_o a_o judge_n simple_o for_o the_o crime_n commit_v 〈◊〉_d for_o the_o corrective_a chastisement_n of_o a_o father_n for_o the_o amendment_n of_o the_o offender_n â—…_n 〈◊〉_d 7._o 14._o heb._n 12._o 10._o many_o of_o their_o ground_n whereupon_o they_o settle_v this_o opinion_n that_o god_n see_v no_o sin_n error_n iâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d justify_v be_v raise_v from_o mistake_n of_o sacred_a scripture_n so_o as_o i_o may_v say_v to_o they_o 〈◊〉_d christ_n say_v to_o the_o sâ—…dduces_n you_o do_v err_v not_o know_v the_o scripture_n nor_o the_o power_n â—…f_a 〈◊〉_d mat._n 22._o 29._o the_o first_o scripture_n which_o they_o mistake_v be_v this_o part_n of_o balaams_n prophecy_n he_o expound_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d behold_v iniquity_n in_o jacob_n neither_o have_v be_v see_v perverseness_n in_o israel_n numb_a 23._o 21._o to_o take_v these_o word_n according_a to_o this_o translation_n loc_n many_o judicious_a expositor_n 〈◊〉_d thus_o interpret_v they_o god_n have_v not_o behold_v iniquity_n in_o jacob_n utter_o to_o destroy_v they_o 〈◊〉_d give_v they_o over_o to_o their_o enemy_n piscat_fw-la other_o thus_o he_o see_v not_o iniquity_n in_o jacob_n in_o 〈◊〉_d he_o impute_v it_o not_o to_o he_o the_o true_a meaning_n of_o this_o scripture_n will_v be_v best_a sound_n out_o by_o a_o due_a observance_n of_o the_o main_a scope_n thereof_o which_o be_v this_o to_o show_v that_o god_n will_v suffer_v no_o attempt_n to_o prevail_v against_o his_o people_n 1._o in_o this_o case_n not_o to_o 18._o behold_v or_o not_o to_o 6._o see_v be_v not_o to_o endure_v to_o see_v such_o and_o such_o a_o thing_n to_o be_v do_v when_o a_o father_n see_v his_o child_n wrong_v he_o may_v say_v i_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d see_v my_o child_n to_o be_v thus_o abuse_v that_o be_v i_o will_v not_o suffer_v he_o so_o to_o be_v handle_v i_o will_v rescue_v my_o child_n and_o revenge_v the_o wrongdoer_n thus_o god_n may_v be_v say_v 〈◊〉_d to_o see_v that_o which_o he_o do_v not_o like_a and_o that_o which_o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v our_o english_a expoundeâ—…_n this_o phrase_n see_v not_o apply_v to_o god_n thus_o approve_v not_o lam._n 3._o 36._o 2._o the_o word_n translate_v 〈◊〉_d iniquity_n and_o 〈◊〉_d perverseness_n do_v most_o proper_o and_o usual_o signify_v wrong_a and_o grievance_n the_o former_a translate_a iniquity_n signify_v unequal_a deal_n psal_n 94._o 23._o the_o late_a translate_v perverseness_n signify_v also_o mischief_n psal._n 6._o 16._o both_o these_o word_n in_o balaams_n prophecy_n imply_v evil_a in_o the_o enemy_n of_o israel_n rather_o than_o in_o israel_n themselves_o or_o in_o the_o people_n of_o god_n so_o be_v both_o these_o word_n take_v hab._n 1._o 3_o 3._o by_o jacob_n and_o israel_n be_v mean_v the_o whole_a body_n of_o the_o people_n that_o be_v then_o in_o the_o wilderness_n whereof_o many_o be_v not_o true_o justify_v for_o in_o the_o verse_n before_o be_v say_v god_n bring_v they_o out_o of_o egypt_n 4._o 〈◊〉_d the_o preposition_n translate_v in_o signify_v also_o to_o or_o against_o as_o ver_fw-la 23._o so_o as_o the_o word_n may_v be_v thus_o translate_v according_a to_o their_o true_a sense_n and_o meaning_n god_n endure_v not_o to_o behold_v wrong_o do_v against_o jacob_n nor_o to_o see_v grievance_n against_o israel_n in_o this_o sense_n what_o canbe_n pick_v out_o to_o justify_v that_o gross_a error_n that_o gâ—…d_n see_v no_o sin_n in_o justify_v person_n a_o second_o ground_n that_o they_o raise_v out_o of_o scripture_n for_o the_o foresaid_a error_n be_v take_v discharge_v from_o sundry_a metaphor_n such_o as_o these_o god_n blot_v out_o transgrâ—…ssions_n 〈◊〉_d put_v they_o awâ—…y_o as_o a_o cloud_n and_o 〈◊〉_d they_o bâ—…hinde_v have_v back_o and_o into_o the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o sea_n etc._n etc._n of_o these_o and_o other_o like_a metaphor_n how_o they_o intend_v a_o 〈◊〉_d discharge_v of_o sin_n see_v a_o guide_n to_o go_v to_o god_n or_o a_o explanation_n â—…f_o the_o lord_n prayer_n 5_o petition_n §_o 130._o to_o apply_v metaphorical_a phrase_n simple_o and_o that_o beyond_o the_o intent_n or_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o use_v they_o be_v to_o pervert_v the_o scripture_n a_o three_o ground_n be_v take_v from_o the_o holy_a ghost_n expression_n of_o the_o church_n â—…ty_n spot_n in_o these_o and_o such_o like_a phrase_n thou_o be_v all_o fair_a my_o love_n there_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o thou_o cant._n 4._o 7._o and_o christ_n give_v himself_o for_o his_o church_n that_o he_o may_v present_v it_o to_o himself_o a_o glorious_a church_n not_o have_v spot_n or_o wrinkle_n or_o 〈◊〉_d such_o thing_n but_o that_o it_o shall_v be_v holy_a and_o without_o blemish_n ephesiaâ—…s_v â—…_n 25_o 26._o answ._n these_o and_o such_o like_a place_n be_v mean_v partly_o of_o the_o robe_n of_o christ_n â—…teousnesse_n wherewith_o justify_v person_n be_v clothe_v while_o here_o they_o live_v and_o partly_o of_o that_o glory_n wherewith_o the_o church_n shall_v be_v deck_v in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v but_o from_o thence_o to_o infer_v that_o there_o be_v no_o sin_n in_o justify_v person_n while_o here_o they_o 〈◊〉_d or_o that_o god_n can_v see_v no_o sin_n in_o they_o be_v a_o false_a inference_n §_o 79._o of_o this_o phrase_n with_o who_o we_o have_v to_o do_v the_o last_o clause_n of_o the_o 13_o verse_n which_o be_v this_o with_o who_o we_o have_v to_o do_v be_v aâ—…biguous_a 〈◊〉_d the_o word_n translate_v to_o do_v be_v the_o very_a same_o that_o be_v use_v v_o 12._o and_o translate_v the_o word_n it_o be_v derive_v from_o a_o 〈◊〉_d verb_n that_o signify_v to_o say_v or_o to_o speak_v mat._n 3._o 9_o answerable_o this_o word_n signify_v word_n or_o speech_n which_o be_v utter_v in_o this_o sense_n the_o meaning_n be_v this_o of_o who_o we_o speak_v in_o this_o sense_n the_o 〈◊〉_d greek_a preposition_n which_o proper_o signify_v to_o 〈◊〉_d be_v put_v for_o of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d preposition_n which_o proper_o signify_v of_o 〈◊〉_d use_v in_o a_o like_a phrase_n thus_o of_o who_o we_o have_v many_o thing_n to_o say_v hâ—…b_n 5._o 11._o the_o foresaid_a word_n do_v also_o signify_v a_o matter_n a_o thing_n or_o case_n as_o 〈◊〉_d christ_n say_v i_o will_v ask_v you_o 〈◊〉_d one_o thing_n matth._n 21._o 24._o and_o where_o he_o say_v 〈◊〉_d â—…ving_v for_o the_o cause_n mat._n 5._o 32._o the_o hebrew_n do_v also_o use_v 〈◊〉_d word_n for_o thing_n or_o â—…ter_v as_o exod._n 18._o 26._o esth._n 9_o 31._o in_o reference_n to_o this_o signification_n it_o be_v here_o translate_v with_o who_o we_o have_v to_o do_v 3._o 〈◊〉_d this_o same_o word_n signify_v also_o a_o account_n in_o this_o sense_n it_o be_v frequent_o use_v and_o that_o both_o in_o take_v a_o account_n as_o mat._n 18._o 23._o &_o 25._o 19_o and_o also_o in_o give_v 〈◊〉_d account_n as_o luk_n 16._o 2._o rom._n 14._o 12._o in_o this_o last_o signification_n of_o a_o account_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d preposition_n to_o be_v proper_o use_v and_o it_o may_v be_v thus_o translate_v to_o who_o we_o be_v 〈◊〉_d give_v a_o account_n none_o of_o these_o sense_n be_v impertinent_a our_o former_a english_a translator_n mention_v the_o two_o former_a interpretation_n 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o margin_n tâ—…us_a concern_v who_o we_o speak_v the_o other_o in_o the_o text_n thus_o 〈◊〉_d who_o we_o have_v to_o do_v the_o former_a of_o these_o give_v proof_n that_o christ_n be_v the_o searcher_n of_o heart_n 〈◊〉_d searcher_n christ_n be_v he_o concern_v who_o the_o apostle_n especial_o speak_v thus_o all_o 〈◊〉_d point_n which_o be_v before_o in_o general_a deliver_v of_o god_n power_n and_o property_n 〈◊〉_d this_o respect_n be_v in_o particular_a to_o be_v apply_v to_o christ_n yea_o by_o just_a and_o necessary_a consequence_n it_o also_o from_o thence_o follow_v that_o christ_n be_v true_a god_n hereof_o 〈◊〉_d chap._n 1._o v_o â—…_n §_o 107._o the_o late_a give_v evidence_n that_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n with_o who_o we_o have_v especial_o god_n to_o do_v in_o all_o thing_n thus_o much_o be_v imply_v under_o this_o charge_n which_o god_n give_v to_o abraham_n walk_v before_o i_o gen._n 17._o 1._o so_o do_v 〈◊〉_d gen._n 5._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d gen._n 6._o 9_o abraham_n and_o isaac_n gen._n 48._o 15._o and_o joseph_n gen._n 39_o 9_o under_o this_o interpretation_n may_v well_o be_v comprise_v that_o which_o be_v note_v of_o give_v god_n 〈◊〉_d â—…ccount_n to_o god_n for_o they_o who_o have_v to_o do_v with_o god_n must_v give_v a_o account_n to_o 〈◊〉_d and_o in_o give_v
concern_v the_o second_o point_n that_o dulness_n in_o hear_v make_v man_n unable_a to_o 〈◊〉_d god_n word_n aright_o this_o also_o may_v be_v confirm_v by_o experience_n as_o the_o former_a 〈◊〉_d he_o that_o be_v not_o his_o craft_n master_n can_v do_v no_o good_a in_o that_o science_n which_o he_o do_v â—…sesse_v some_o do_v here_o object_v that_o many_o who_o read_v and_o hear_v much_o still_o remain_v dâ—…ll_a 〈◊〉_d uncapable_a of_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o word_n be_v ever_o learning_n and_o never_o 〈◊〉_d to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n 2_o tim._n 3._o 7._o answ._n i_o may_v say_v of_o such_o as_o be_v say_v of_o many_o that_o pray_v jam._n 4._o 3._o they_o ask_v 〈◊〉_d they_o be_v like_o the_o ground_n on_o which_o corn_n be_v sow_v and_o yet_o bring_v forth_o no_o 〈◊〉_d they_o either_o understand_v not_o the_o word_n or_o suffer_v it_o not_o to_o take_v root_n in_o they_o or_o with_o 〈◊〉_d care_n of_o this_o world_n choke_v it_o mat._n 13._o 19_o etc._n etc._n 1._o this_o may_v be_v a_o matter_n of_o trial_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v know_v who_o have_v 〈◊〉_d themselves_o aright_o in_o the_o word_n namely_o they_o who_o understand_v the_o word_n and_o 〈◊〉_d capable_a of_o the_o doctrine_n that_o be_v raise_v out_o of_o it_o who_o can_v try_v the_o spirit_n 〈◊〉_d 4._o 1._o who_o can_v discern_v such_o as_o make_v division_n contrary_a to_o wholesome_a doctrine_n 〈◊〉_d 16._o 17._o who_o be_v not_o as_o child_n carry_v about_o with_o every_o wind_n of_o doctrine_n 〈◊〉_d 14._o who_o be_v establish_v with_o grace_n heb._n 13._o 9_o 2._o this_o manifest_v the_o great_a wrong_n that_o many_o do_v to_o themselves_o by_o 〈◊〉_d and_o dulness_n in_o hear_v they_o make_v that_o word_n which_o be_v in_o every_o respect_n 〈◊〉_d to_o be_v useless_a unto_o they_o they_o can_v have_v no_o skill_n therein_o §._o 69._o of_o the_o word_n of_o righteousness_n the_o word_n that_o be_v useless_a to_o dull_a hearer_n be_v style_v the_o word_n of_o righteousness_n 61._o hereby_o be_v mean_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o that_o both_o as_o it_o be_v write_v and_o preacheâ—…_n this_o be_v it_o that_o be_v say_v to_o be_v righteous_a altogether_o psal._n 19_o 9_o thus_o it_o be_v in_o four_o especial_a respect_n 1._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o author_n thereof_o who_o say_v all_o the_o word_n of_o my_o mouth_n be_v in_o righteousness_n prov._n 8._o 8._o 2._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o matter_n contain_v therein_o which_o be_v all_o manner_n of_o righteousness_n it_o declare_v all_o the_o part_n of_o righteousness_n and_o how_o a_o man_n may_v be_v make_v righteous_a 3._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o end_n for_o which_o it_o be_v write_v and_o give_v to_o man_n which_o be_v to_o make_v they_o righteous_a it_o be_v profitable_a for_o instruction_n in_o righteousness_n that_o the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o god_n may_v be_v make_v perfect_a thorough_o furnish_v unto_o all_o good_a work_n 2_o tim._n â—…_n 16_o 17._o 4._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o effect_n it_o do_v indeed_o make_v a_o man_n righteous_a for_o it_o workâ—…â—…aith_n whereby_o he_o lay_v hold_v on_o christ_n righteousness_n rom._n 10._o 17._o and_o also_o â—…epentance_n which_o make_v a_o man_n walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d â—…hereby_o man_n come_v to_o be_v justify_v and_o sanctify_v and_o to_o grow_v up_o in_o sanctification_n till_o by_o degree_n he_o come_v to_o be_v perfect_v ephes._n 5._o 26._o james_n 1._o 18._o johnâ—…7_n â—…7_z 17_o 1._o this_o much_o aggravate_v their_o fault_n who_o do_v not_o exercise_v themselves_o in_o this_o â—…ord_n but_o be_v unskilful_a therein_o it_o be_v the_o word_n of_o righteousness_n which_o they_o â—…eglect_v 2._o how_o shall_v this_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o give_v the_o more_o earnest_a heed_n to_o this_o word_n what_o 〈◊〉_d can_v more_o stir_v we_o up_o hereby_o we_o shall_v be_v direct_v to_o put_v on_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n eph._n 6._o 14._o 3._o how_o do_v they_o pervert_v this_o word_n who_o thereby_o pretend_v to_o justify_v error_n falsâ—…ood_a impiety_n or_o iniquity_n §._o 70._o of_o child_n wherein_o it_o be_v a_o grace_n or_o disgrace_n to_o be_v like_o they_o the_o apostle_n in_o follow_v the_o metaphor_n of_o use_v milk_n add_v this_o reason_n for_o â—…e_n be_v a_o babe_n babe_n must_v be_v feed_v with_o milk_n the_o greek_a word_n translate_v 〈◊〉_d babe_n according_a to_o the_o notation_n of_o it_o signify_v 〈◊〉_d that_o can_v speak_v to_o this_o purpose_n say_v the_o prophet_n i_o can_v speak_v for_o i_o be_o â—…_n child_n jeâ—…_n 1._o 6._o a_o potest_fw-la infant_n in_o latin_a have_v also_o the_o same_o notation_n he_o be_v not_o able_a to_o give_v a_o account_n of_o his_o faith_n this_o title_n child_n or_o babe_n be_v a_o word_n of_o disgrace_n to_o one_o grow_v in_o year_n the_o apoâ—…_n do_v here_o use_v it_o for_o a_o further_a aggravation_n of_o the_o forementioned_a fault_n of_o be_v 〈◊〉_d in_o hear_v quist_n how_o can_v that_o be_v a_o matter_n of_o reproach_n which_o be_v require_v of_o we_o for_o we_o be_v command_v as_o new_o bear_v babe_n to_o desire_v the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n 1_o pet._n 2._o 2._o and_o to_o be_v as_o child_n matth._n 18._o 3._o aâ—…sw_n the_o same_o thing_n in_o divers_a respect_n may_v be_v divers_a and_o according_o in_o reference_n 〈◊〉_d respect_n be_v praiseworthy_a and_o in_o another_o respect_n blameworthy_a christ_n and_o righteous_a one_o in_o courage_n be_v resemble_v to_o a_o lion_n rev._n 5._o 5._o prov._n 28._o 1._o satan_n 〈◊〉_d and_o wicked_a one_o in_o cruelty_n 1_o pet._n 5._o 8._o psal._n 10._o 9_o christ_n in_o his_o sudden_a 〈◊〉_d be_v resemble_v to_o a_o thief_n rev._n 16._o 15._o and_o false_a teacher_n in_o deceit_n joh._n 10_o 8._o christian_n in_o prudence_n be_v resemble_v to_o a_o serpent_n matth._n 10._o 16._o and_o 〈◊〉_d one_o in_o venom_n or_o poison_n psal._n 58._o 4._o man_n regenerate_a part_n in_o softness_n 〈◊〉_d resemble_v to_o flesh_n ezâ—…k_n 11._o 19_o and_o the_o unregenerate_a part_n in_o corruption_n 〈◊〉_d 3._o 6._o the_o thing_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n in_o communicate_v their_o good_a 〈◊〉_d be_v resemble_v to_o leaven_n matth._n 13._o 33._o and_o false_a doctrine_n in_o infect_v matth._n 16._o 6._o to_o apply_v this_o to_o the_o point_n in_o hand_n there_o be_v sundry_a respect_n wherein_o it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d to_o be_v as_o a_o child_n or_o babe_n and_o other_o respect_n wherein_o it_o be_v discomâ—…_n the_o former_a respect_n be_v these_o 1._o simplicity_n honesty_n plainness_n truth_n these_o grace_n be_v imply_v to_o be_v in_o child_n child_n isa._n 11._o 8._o we_o have_v a_o proverb_n that_o child_n will_v tell_v truth_n 2._o humility_n and_o meekness_n herein_o do_v christ_n set_v forth_o child_n as_o a_o pattern_n matth._n 18._o 4._o so_o do_v the_o psalmist_n psal._n 131._o 2._o by_o experience_n we_o see_v that_o a_o great_a man_n child_n scorn_v not_o to_o play_v with_o the_o child_n of_o a_o mean_a man_n 3._o freedom_n from_o rancour_n malice_n envy_n and_o such_o like_a violent_a and_o evil_a passion_n 1_o cor._n 14._o 20._o 4._o desire_v of_o milk_n whereby_o they_o be_v nourish_v a_o child_n be_v seldom_o quiet_a 〈◊〉_d the_o breast-milk_n that_o quick_o quiet_v it_o herein_o we_o be_v exhort_v to_o be_v like_o 〈◊〉_d 1_o pet._n 2._o 2._o 5._o grow_v and_o increase_v 1_o pet._n 2._o 2._o childhood_n be_v a_o grow_a age_n wheâ—…_n man_n come_v to_o man-age_n they_o use_v to_o stand_v at_o a_o stay_n 6._o take_v notice_n of_o their_o parent_n and_o depend_v on_o they_o lamb_n 〈◊〉_d and_o other_o young_a one_o know_v their_o own_o dam_n and_o will_v quick_o find_v they_o out_o iâ—…â—…_n great_a flock_n or_o herd_n the_o prophet_n show_v that_o the_o ox_n and_o ass_n the_o most_o â—…tish_a of_o bruit_n know_v where_o they_o be_v feed_v isa._n 1._o 3_o your_o heavenly_a father_n 〈◊〉_d that_o you_o have_v need_n of_o these_o and_o these_o thing_n matth._n 6._o 31._o will_v you_o not_o then_o 〈◊〉_d on_o he_o 7._o subjection_n to_o their_o parent_n will_v which_o be_v a_o law_n to_o child_n 1_o pet._n 1._o 14._o and_o seek_v their_o parent_n honour_n mal._n 1._o 6._o christ_n have_v make_v himself_o a_o patterâ—…_n herein_o luk._n 2._o 51._o 8._o care_v to_o imitate_v their_o parent_n and_o seek_v to_o be_v like_o they_o joh._n 8._o 39_o 〈◊〉_d 12._o 1_o pet._n 1._o 16_o 17._o eph._n 5._o 1._o matth._n 5._o 48._o 9_o retain_v a_o childelike_a affection_n to_o their_o parent_n and_o reverence_v they_o 〈◊〉_d they_o correct_v they_o heb._n 12._o 9_o 10._o return_v to_o they_o after_o they_o have_v offend_v they_o luk._n 15._o 18._o that_o â—…ction_n which_o a_o child_n conceive_v to_o be_v in_o his_o
baptism_n yet_o be_v they_o not_o to_o be_v sever_v they_o be_v but_o two_o part_n of_o one_o and_o the_o same_o sacrament_n and_o both_o of_o they_o indeed_o make_v but_o one_o baptism_n 4._o other_o think_v that_o the_o apostle_n have_v reference_n to_o a_o threefold_a baptism_n sanguinis_fw-la one_o of_o water_n another_o of_o the_o spirit_n a_o three_o of_o blood_n which_o they_o say_v martyrdom_n be_v for_o this_o they_o allege_v 1_o joh._n 5._o 8._o and_o compare_v together_o joh._n 3._o 5._o and_o matth._n â—…0_n 2â—…_n this_o be_v the_o reason_n ordinary_o render_v by_o popish_a expositor_n but_o they_o mistake_v the_o meaning_n of_o this_o word_n blood_n mention_v joh._n 5._o 8._o it_o be_v not_o the_o blood_n of_o martyr_n but_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o the_o apostle_n there_o mean_v 5._o some_o of_o our_o best_a expositor_n be_v of_o opinion_n that_o this_o plural_a number_n baptisâ—…es_n be_v here_o use_v in_o reference_n to_o the_o many_o person_n which_o be_v baptise_a together_o and_o to_o the_o several_a set_a time_n when_o baptism_n be_v administer_v which_o reason_n be_v confirm_v by_o that_o name_n which_o in_o our_o ancient_a ecclesiastical_a author_n be_v give_v to_o the_o day_n wherein_o baptism_n be_v solemn_o administer_v for_o they_o be_v call_v day_n of_o baptism_n 6._o baptism_n may_v here_o synecdochical_o be_v put_v for_o both_o sacrament_n and_o to_o show_v that_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v include_v under_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n the_o plural_a number_n baptism_n be_v use_v §._o 13._o of_o principle_n about_o sacrament_n we_o can_v imagine_v that_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v clean_o leave_v out_o of_o the_o catechism_n use_v in_o the_o primitive_a church_n this_o therefore_o will_v be_v the_o fit_a place_n to_o observe_v the_o principle_n about_o a_o sacrament_n in_o general_a and_o in_o particular_a about_o baptism_n and_o the_o lord_n supper_n wherefore_o about_o a_o sacrament_n there_o may_v be_v deliver_v such_o principle_n as_o these_o christ_n institute_v sacrament_n in_o his_o church_n a_o sacrament_n be_v a_o seal_n of_o god_n couâ—…nant_n there_o be_v two_o part_n of_o a_o sacrament_n the_o outward_a sign_n and_o inward_a grace_n a_o sacrament_n be_v of_o use_n to_o ratify_v god_n promise_n and_o to_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n it_o be_v of_o singular_a use_n in_o regard_n of_o our_o dulness_n to_o conceive_v and_o backwardness_n to_o believe_v the_o resemblance_n betwixt_o the_o sign_n and_o the_o thing_n signify_v be_v of_o use_n to_o help_v our_o understanding_n in_o the_o mystery_n set_v out_o in_o a_o sacrament_n there_o be_v only_o two_o sacrament_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n one_o a_o sacrament_n of_o regeneration_n the_o other_o a_o sacrament_n of_o spiritual_a nourishment_n §._o 14._o of_o principle_n about_o baptism_n baptism_n be_v a_o sacrament_n of_o regeneration_n the_o outward_a sign_n in_o baptism_n be_v water_n the_o inward_a thing_n or_o substance_n thereof_o be_v the_o blood_n of_o christ._n the_o pour_v or_o sprinkle_v of_o water_n upon_o the_o party_n baptize_v set_v out_o the_o inward_a cleanse_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o form_n of_o baptism_n be_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n and_o of_o the_o son_n and_o of_o the_o holy-ghost_n baptism_n be_v to_o be_v administer_v by_o a_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n they_o who_o profess_v the_o true_a faith_n be_v to_o be_v baptise_a the_o child_n also_o of_o such_o be_v to_o be_v baptise_a by_o baptism_n we_o be_v ingraft_v into_o christ_n mystical_a body_n baptism_n set_v out_o both_o our_o die_n to_o sin_n and_o also_o our_o rise_n to_o righteousness_n baptism_n be_v but_o once_o to_o be_v administer_v the_o force_n and_o efficacy_n of_o baptism_n last_v as_o long_o as_o a_o man_n live_v of_o baptism_n see_v more_o in_o dome_a duty_n on_o eph._n 5._o 26._o treat_n 1._o §_o 40._o etc._n etc._n §._o 15._o of_o principle_n about_o the_o lord_n supper_n the_o lord_n supper_n be_v a_o sacrament_n of_o spiritual_a nourishment_n it_o be_v add_v to_o baptism_n to_o show_v the_o spiritual_a growth_n of_o such_o as_o be_v new_o bear_v there_o be_v two_o outward_a sign_n thereof_o bread_n and_o wine_n these_o set_v out_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ._n the_o bread_n show_v that_o christ_n body_n be_v spiritual_a nourishment_n 〈◊〉_d wine_n that_o his_o blood_n be_v spiritual_a refresh_n those_o two_o element_n show_v that_o câ—…_n be_v sufficient_a nourishment_n the_o bread_n and_o wine_n at_o the_o lord_n table_n differ_v from_o other_o bread_n and_o wine_n in_o use_n only_o not_o in_o substance_n the_o form_n of_o that_o sacramâ—…_n consist_v in_o the_o sacramental_a union_n betwixt_o the_o sign_n and_o thing_n signify_v a_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n must_v administer_v that_o sacrament_n they_o who_o have_v be_v baptize_v and_o be_v fit_a and_o worthy_a may_v partake_v thereof_o the_o minister_n be_v to_o bless_v 〈◊〉_d element_n to_o break_v the_o bread_n to_o pour_v out_o the_o wine_n and_o to_o give_v they_o to_o the_o pâ—…ple_n the_o people_n be_v to_o take_v the_o element_n and_o to_o eat_v the_o one_o and_o drink_v the_o 〈◊〉_d the_o body_n of_o christ_n be_v eat_v and_o his_o blood_n drink_v spiritual_o by_o faith_n this_o sacrâ—…ment_n be_v oft_o to_o be_v receive_v in_o regard_n of_o the_o weakness_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o repenâ—…_n which_o need_v oft_o to_o be_v renew_v and_o that_o christ_n may_v oft_o be_v remember_v §._o 16._o of_o imposition_n of_o hand_n the_o four_o principle_n be_v thus_o set_v down_o 〈◊〉_d of_o imposition_n of_o hand_n this_o 〈◊〉_d be_v a_o ancient_a right_n in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n no_o other_o so_o long_o continue_v â—…cob_n when_o he_o bless_v the_o son_n of_o joseph_n lay_v his_o hand_n upon_o they_o gen._n 48._o 14._o under_o the_o law_n it_o be_v usual_a to_o lay_v hand_n on_o the_o sacrifice_n that_o be_v offer_v up_o 〈◊〉_d 4._o 15._o and_o 16._o 21._o num._n 8._o 12._o but_o because_o we_o have_v to_o do_v with_o the_o time_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o with_o a_o rite_n 〈◊〉_d use_v we_o will_v pass_v over_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n and_o show_v about_o this_o rite_n of_o 〈◊〉_d of_o hand_n 1._o by_o what_o person_n 2._o in_o what_o case_n 3._o to_o what_o end_v 4._o 〈◊〉_d what_o exercise_n it_o be_v use_v 1._o they_o be_v public_a person_n that_o use_v it_o as_o christ._n mar._n 10._o 16._o luk._n 4._o â—…0_n hand_n his_o apostle_n act._n 8._o 17._o other_o public_a minister_n and_o elder_n 1_o tim._n 4._o 14_o 〈◊〉_d 5._o 22._o 2._o it_o be_v use_v in_o extraordinary_a and_o ordinary_a case_n the_o extraordinary_a 〈◊〉_d spiritual_a or_o temporal_a spiritual_a extraordinary_a case_n wherein_o imposition_n 〈◊〉_d hand_n be_v use_v be_v the_o give_v of_o extraordinary_a gift_n oft_o express_v under_o 〈◊〉_d title_n the_o holy_a ghost_n act._n 8._o 17_o 19_o and_o 19_o 6._o extraordinary_a temporal_a case_n be_v 〈◊〉_d extraordinary_a manner_n of_o restore_a health_n and_o other_o like_a miracle_n luk._n 4._o 〈◊〉_d mar._n 6._o 5._o act._n 28._o 8._o ordinary_a case_n wherein_o imposition_n of_o hand_n be_v use_v be_v 1_o bless_v child_n mar._n 10._o 16._o 2._o set_v man_n apart_o to_o a_o public_a function_n as_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n 1_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 22._o and_o deacon_n act._n 6._o 6._o 3._o depute_v man_n to_o some_o special_a work_n act._n 13._o 3._o 4._o confirm_v such_o as_o have_v be_v instruct_v in_o the_o principle_n of_o religion_n this_o last_o particular_a be_v not_o express_o set_v down_o in_o scripture_n but_o gather_v out_o oâ—…_n it_o by_o the_o ancient_a orthodox_n father_n and_o with_o a_o joint_a consent_n acknowledge_v by_o 〈◊〉_d divine_n not_o papist_n only_a but_o protestant_n also_o it_o have_v indeed_o be_v much_o abuâ—…_n by_o papist_n with_o their_o manifold_a superstitioâ—…s_n addition_n and_o vain_a opinion_n theâ—…bout_o which_o have_v be_v i_o suppose_v one_o cause_n of_o protestant_n much_o neglect_v it_o imposition_n of_o hand_n for_o confirm_v he_o on_o who_o hand_n be_v lay_v be_v of_o old_a use_v in_o two_o case_n 1._o when_o one_o of_o age_n have_v be_v well_o instruct_v in_o the_o principle_n of_o christian_a religion_n be_v bring_v to_o the_o church_n to_o be_v baptise_a 2._o when_o such_o as_o have_v be_v baptise_a in_o their_o infancy_n and_o afterward_o well_o instruct_v in_o the_o foresay_a principle_n be_v judge_v fit_a to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o lord_n table_n §._o 17._o of_o lay_v on_o of_o hand_n at_o ordination_n this_o rite_n of_o lay_v hand_n on_o they_o that_o be_v to_o be_v set_v apart_o to_o the_o ministry_n be_v most_o express_o set_v down_o in_o god_n word_n for_o timothy_n be_v set_v apart_o by_o lay_v on_o 〈◊〉_d the_o hand_n of_o the_o presbytery_n
to_o they_o all_o this_o impartial_a desire_n be_v thus_o further_o explain_v i_o will_v to_o god_n that_o all_o that_o hear_v i_o this_o day_n be_v both_o almost_o &_o altogether_o such_o as_o i_o be_o act_v 26._o 29._o and_o again_o thus_o i_o be_o debtor_n both_o to_o the_o greek_n and_o to_o the_o barâ—…rians_n both_o to_o the_o wise_a and_o to_o the_o unwise_a rom._n 1._o 14._o and_o thus_o we_o exâ—…rted_v 〈◊〉_d 11._o comfort_v and_o charge_v every_o one_o of_o you_o as_o a_o father_n do_v his_o child_n here_o he_o show_v that_o as_o a_o father_n heart_n be_v impartial_a to_o all_o his_o child_n so_o be_v he_o to_o all_o that_o be_v under_o his_o charge_n for_o say_v he_o i_o cease_v not_o to_o warn_v every_o one_o night_n and_o day_n hereupon_o he_o make_v this_o inference_n i_o be_o pure_a from_o the_o blood_n of_o all_o man_n act_n 20._o 26_o 31._o all_o christian_n be_v as_o fellow_n member_n of_o one_o and_o the_o same_o mystical_a body_n 1_o câ—…_n 12._o 12._o there_o be_v neither_o jew_n nor_o greek_a there_o be_v neither_o bond_n nor_o free_a there_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d nor_o female_a for_o you_o be_v all_o one_o in_o christ_n jesus_n gal._n 3._o 28._o contrary_n be_v their_o practice_n who_o on_o by-respect_n dispense_v the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n â—…ing_v more_o favour_n to_o great_a one_o and_o rich_a one_o then_o to_o the_o mean_a and_o poor_a 〈◊〉_d grave_o and_o severe_o be_v this_o unchristian_a practice_n censure_v by_o the_o apostle_n james_n chap._n 2._o v._n 1_o 2_o 3._o etc._n etc._n sure_o all_o that_o be_v faithful_a will_v be_v of_o this_o our_o apostle_n mind_n moses_n his_o faithfulness_n be_v herein_o commend_v that_o it_o be_v manifest_v in_o all_o the_o house_n of_o god_n heb._n 3._o 2._o thus_o will_v man_n ministry_n be_v the_o better_o accept_v and_o thus_o will_v they_o do_v the_o more_o good_a and_o take_v away_o occasion_n of_o mutter_v and_o murmur_v as_o minister_n must_v bear_v a_o equal_a respect_n to_o every_o one_o so_o every_o one_o of_o what_o rank_n or_o degree_n soever_o ought_v to_o subject_n themselves_o to_o their_o ministry_n and_o use_v it_o for_o their_o own_o particular_a edification_n every_o one_o need_v the_o benefit_n thereof_o every_o one_o may_v 〈◊〉_d good_a thereby_o shall_v not_o every_o one_o who_o good_a a_o minister_n ought_v to_o endeavour_v improve_v his_o minister_n endeavour_v to_o his_o own_o good_a the_o desire_n of_o the_o apostle_n be_v that_o every_o one_o do_v so_o and_o so_o see_v chap._n 3._o v._n 12._o §_o 123._o §._o 79._o of_o diligence_n about_o our_o own_o spiritual_a good_a as_o well_o as_o about_o our_o brother_n temporal_a good_a that_o which_o the_o apostle_n desire_v be_v that_o they_o will_v show_v the_o same_o diligence_n etc._n etc._n the_o verb_n translate_v 〈◊〉_d show_v be_v the_o same_o that_o be_v use_v v._n 10_o and_o imply_v a_o evident_a and_o clear_a manifestation_n of_o a_o thing_n see_v §_o 69._o it_o be_v not_o enough_o to_o have_v a_o purpose_n of_o do_v a_o duty_n or_o to_o do_v it_o in_o private_a so_o as_o other_o can_v take_v no_o notice_n thereof_o but_o we_o must_v show_v that_o we_o do_v it_o and_o give_v good_a proof_n thereof_o the_o noun_n here_o translate_v 〈◊〉_d diligence_n be_v derive_v from_o the_o same_o root_n that_o the_o verb_n translate_v 〈◊〉_d labour_n chap._n 4._o 11._o be_v so_o as_o it_o intend_v both_o a_o endeavour_n and_o also_o forwardness_n and_o earnestness_n therein_o and_o be_v fit_o interpret_v diligence_n which_o be_v to_o be_v use_v for_o attain_v that_o which_o be_v endeavour_v after_o hereof_o see_v chap._n 4._o v._n 11._o §_o 63_o 64_o 65._o this_o relative_a 〈◊〉_d the_o same_o have_v reference_n to_o the_o labour_n of_o love_n mention_v v_o 10._o and_o intend_v two_o point_n one_o general_n that_o diligence_n in_o our_o christian_a course_n be_v constant_a such_o diligence_n constant_a as_o we_o have_v former_o use_v must_v still_o be_v use_v even_o the_o very_a same_o we_o may_v not_o â—…lacken_v we_o may_v not_o cool_v we_o may_v not_o wax_v more_o remiss_a therein_o hereof_o see_v §_o 72._o and_o chap._n 3._o v._n 6._o §_o 68_o etc._n etc._n thus_o this_o relative_a imply_v a_o motive_n take_v from_o their_o former_a diligence_n for_o if_o they_o who_o have_v former_o be_v diligent_a grow_v negligent_a their_o former_a diligence_n will_v be_v a_o witness_n against_o they_o and_o a_o aggravation_n of_o their_o after-negligence_n ephesus_z be_v check_v for_o leave_v her_o first_o love_n this_o therefore_o be_v one_o motive_n to_o incite_v they_o to_o persevere_v they_o have_v begin_v well_o the_o other_o point_n be_v more_o particular_a that_o such_o labour_n and_o diligence_n as_o we_o show_v good_a in_o behalf_n of_o other_o bodily_a need_n we_o show_v in_o behalf_n of_o our_o own_o soul_n good_a for_o assurence_n of_o â—…ope_n tend_v to_o our_o spiritual_a good_a in_o this_o respect_n the_o apostle_n commend_v such_o as_o have_v attain_v to_o and_o give_v proof_n of_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o namely_o the_o work_n of_o faith_n which_o make_v to_o our_o spiritual_a good_a and_o labour_v of_o love_n 1_o thes._n 1._o 3._o and_o he_o make_v this_o the_o end_n of_o the_o commandment_n namely_o charity_n and_o faith_n 1_o tim._n 1._o 5._o 1._o in_o both_o of_o they_o god_n be_v glorify_v it_o be_v show_v §_o 69._o how_o love_v in_o minister_a to_o saint_n be_v show_v towards_o god_n name_n so_o by_o hope_n faith_n and_o other_o like_a grace_n which_o make_v to_o our_o salvation_n god_n be_v glorify_v abraham_n be_v strong_a in_o faith_n give_v 〈◊〉_d to_o god_n rom._n 4._o 20._o and_o god_n account_v it_o a_o glory_n to_o be_v style_v the_o hope_n of_o israel_n soul._n jâ—…_n 14._o 8._o and_o 17._o 13._o 1._o by_o be_v diligent_a about_o the_o grace_n that_o make_v to_o our_o salvation_n we_o manifest_a spiritual_a prudence_n about_o the_o good_a of_o our_o soul_n as_o well_o as_o charity_n to_o the_o good_a of_o our_o neighbour_n body_n by_o diligence_n in_o minister_a to_o they_o 2._o by_o our_o care_n about_o our_o soul_n salvation_n we_o manifest_v a_o christian_n and_o heavenly_a disposition_n which_o diligence_n about_o the_o temporal_a good_a of_o other_o do_v not_o necessary_o import_v for_o heathen_a and_o other_o natural_a man_n may_v be_v very_o charitable_a to_o other_o about_o their_o temporal_a good_a they_o therefore_o exceed_o fail_v in_o christian_a prudence_n who_o be_v diâ—…gent_a in_o matter_n of_o charity_n for_o other_o temporal_a good_a but_o be_v careless_a and_o negligent_a about_o their_o own_o soul_n eternal_a good_a as_o they_o be_v just_o tax_v who_o make_v pretence_n of_o faith_n and_o have_v not_o work_n of_o charity_n jam._n 2._o 14._o so_o they_o be_v more_o just_o to_o be_v censure_v who_o boast_v of_o their_o many_o good_a work_n to_o other_o and_o have_v attain_v to_o no_o assurance_n of_o faith_n and_o hope_n in_o regard_n of_o their_o own_o salvation_n hereof_o popish_a and_o superstitious_a person_n be_v very_o guilty_a minister_n may_v here_o learn_v a_o good_a lesson_n namely_o to_o press_v upon_o people_n diligence_n in_o both_o kind_n of_o duty_n many_o be_v very_a earnest_n in_o stir_v up_o people_n to_o work_n of_o charity_n and_o bounty_n but_o neither_o instruct_v they_o in_o article_n of_o faith_n nor_o stir_v they_o up_o to_o diligence_n thereabouts_o let_v we_o learn_v to_o add_v grace_n to_o grace_n and_o to_o give_v all_o diligence_n therein_o 2_o pet._n 1._o 5_o 6_o 7._o what_o god_n have_v join_v together_o let_v no_o man_n put_v asunder_o matth._n 19_o 6._o §._o 80._o of_o diligence_n in_o attain_v assurance_n of_o hope_n the_o special_a matter_n whereabout_o the_o apostle_n will_v have_v they_o show_v their_o diligence_n be_v style_v full_a assurance_n of_o hope_n this_o phrase_n 〈◊〉_d full_a assurance_n be_v the_o interpretation_n of_o one_o greek_a word_n which_o be_v compound_v of_o a_o adjective_n that_o â—…eth_v 〈◊〉_d full_a and_o a_o verb_n that_o signify_v 〈◊〉_d to_o bring_v the_o 〈◊〉_d active_a verb_n 〈◊〉_d compound_v signify_v to_o assure_v or_o make_v full_a proof_n 2_o tim._n 4._o 5._o the_o 〈◊〉_d passive_a to_o be_v full_o persuade_v or_o assure_v of_o a_o thing_n rom._n 4._o 21._o and_o 14._o 5._o the_o hope_n noâ—…_n here_o use_v be_v apply_v as_o in_o this_o place_n to_o hope_n so_o to_o faith_n chap._n 10._o 22._o and_o to_o understanding_n col._n 2._o 2._o it_o be_v oppose_v to_o waver_v doubt_v and_o uncertainty_n by_o this_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o assurance_n be_v a_o property_n of_o hope_n there_o be_v the_o same_o prop_n to_o support_v hope_n as_o to_o support_v faith_n which_o be_v god_n promise_n and_o property_n they_o who_o deny_v assurance_n to_o hope_n contradict_v the_o
the_o promise_n that_o reward_n which_o be_v comprise_v under_o these_o promise_n be_v worth_a the_o have_v but_o without_o these_o grace_n it_o can_v be_v have_v yet_o through_o they_o it_o shall_v assure_o be_v obtain_v in_o this_o respect_n these_o and_o other_o like_a grace_n be_v say_v to_o accompany_v salvation_n hereof_o see_v §_o 57_o §._o 89._o of_o the_o resolution_n of_o heb._n 6._o 11_o 12._o vers._n 11._o and_o we_o desire_v that_o every_o one_o of_o you_o do_v show_v the_o same_o diligence_n to_o the_o full_a assurance_n of_o hope_n unto_o the_o end_n vers._n 12._o that_o you_o be_v not_o slothful_a but_o follower_n of_o they_o who_o through_o faith_n and_o patience_n inherit_v the_o promise_n the_o sum_n of_o these_o two_o verse_n be_v a_o exhortation_n to_o perseverance_n in_o set_v down_o hereof_o observe_v 1._o the_o coherence_n in_o this_o copulative_a particle_n and_o or_o rather_o disjunctive_a but_o see_v §_o 75._o 2._o the_o substance_n and_o therein_o 1._o the_o manner_n 2._o the_o matter_n the_o manner_n be_v by_o a_o word_n of_o entreaty_n we_o desire_v the_o matter_n set_v out_o 1._o the_o thing_n desire_v 2._o motive_n the_o thing_n desire_v be_v to_o be_v as_o careful_a for_o our_o own_o spiritual_a good_a as_o for_o other_o temporal_a good_a in_o set_v out_o this_o point_n four_o thing_n be_v express_v 1._o the_o person_n who_o it_o concern_v every_o one_o 2._o the_o duty_n which_o be_v set_v down_o 1._o affirmative_o and_o positive_o diligence_n this_o be_v amplify_v by_o the_o extent_n of_o it_o in_o this_o relative_a the_o same_o which_o also_o import_v a_o motive_n see_v §_o 79._o 3._o the_o grace_n whereabout_o their_o diligence_n be_v to_o be_v exercise_v this_o be_v 1._o express_o name_v hope_n 2._o amplify_v by_o a_o especial_a property_n full_a assurance_n 4._o their_o continuance_n therein_o unto_o the_o end_n vers._n 12._o the_o foresay_a duty_n be_v enforce_v negative_o under_o the_o contrary_a vice_n forbid_v thus_o be_v not_o slothful_a another_o motive_n be_v take_v from_o former_a pattern_n in_o set_v down_o this_o motive_n three_o thing_n be_v observable_a 1._o the_o opposition_n betwixt_o the_o forenamed_a vice_n and_o this_o pattern_n imply_v in_o this_o particle_n but._n 2._o the_o expression_n of_o the_o duty_n thereupon_o require_v in_o this_o word_n follower_n 3._o a_o description_n of_o the_o pattern_n they_o be_v describe_v 1._o by_o two_o special_a grace_n faith_n and_o patience_n 2._o by_o the_o issue_n thereof_o which_o be_v set_v out_o 1._o by_o the_o kind_n of_o possession_n inherit_v 2._o by_o the_o ground_n thereof_o the_o promise_n this_o issue_n be_v set_v down_o as_o the_o recompense_n of_o their_o continue_v in_o faith_n and_o patience_n be_v a_o three_o motive_n unto_o perseverance_n §._o 90._o of_o observation_n raise_v out_o of_o heb._n 6._o 11_o 12._o i._o assurance_n of_o salvation_n take_v not_o away_o the_o use_n of_o mean_n this_o be_v gather_v out_o of_o the_o inference_n see_v §_o 75._o ii_o people_n be_v with_o mildness_n to_o be_v instruct_v to_o desire_v that_o which_o be_v a_o duty_n be_v a_o mild_a kind_n of_o instruction_n see_v §_o 76._o iii_o minister_n must_v earnest_o desire_v their_o people_n progress_n so_o do_v the_o apostle_n here_o see_v §_o 77._o four_o minister_n must_v impartial_o seek_v the_o good_a of_o all_o their_o people_n this_o be_v the_o extent_n of_o this_o phrase_n every_o one_o see_v §_o 78._o v._o christian_n must_v be_v as_o diligent_a for_o their_o own_o soul_n as_o they_o be_v for_o the_o body_n of_o 〈◊〉_d thus_o much_o be_v employ_v under_o this_o relative_a the_o same_o see_v §_o 79._o vi_o diligence_n must_v be_v use_v for_o perseverance_n this_o be_v it_o for_o which_o diligence_n be_v here_o desire_a see_v §_o 79._o vii_o good_a proof_n must_v be_v give_v of_o our_o diligence_n the_o verb_n show_v intend_v as_o much_o see_v §_o 79._o viii_o hope_n be_v a_o especial_a grace_n to_o be_v seek_v for_o for_o this_o end_n it_o be_v here_o express_o mention_v see_v §_o 80._o ix_o assurance_n be_v a_o property_n of_o hope_n see_v §_o 80._o x._o perseverance_n must_v be_v add_v to_o diligence_n for_o we_o must_v be_v diligent_a unto_o the_o end_n see_v §_o 80._o vers._n 12._o xi_o slothfulness_n be_v unbeseeming_a christian_n it_o be_v therefore_o here_o express_o forbid_v see_v §_o 81._o xii_o man_n diligent_a in_o love_n may_v be_v slothful_a in_o faith_n the_o inference_n of_o this_o verse_n upon_o the_o former_a intend_v as_o much_o see_v §_o 81._o xiii_o vice_n contrary_a to_o duty_n be_v to_o be_v avoid_v this_o be_v here_o exemplify_v in_o slothfulness_n which_o be_v contrary_a to_o diligence_n see_v §_o 82._o fourteen_o good_a pattern_n be_v for_o imitation_n we_o must_v be_v follower_n of_o such_o see_v §_o 83._o xv._n good_a pattern_n be_v good_a incitation_n and_o direction_n for_o both_o these_o end_n be_v they_o here_o propound_v see_v §_o 84._o xvi_o faith_n be_v a_o especial_a mean_n of_o obtain_v thing_n promise_v for_o this_o end_n be_v faith_n here_o set_v down_o see_v §_o 85._o xvii_o patience_n must_v he_o add_v to_o faith_n it_o be_v therefore_o here_o couple_v with_o faith_n and_o 〈◊〉_d see_v §_o 86._o xviii_o heaven_n be_v saint_n inheritance_n that_o be_v it_o which_o they_o be_v here_o say_v to_o 〈◊〉_d see_v §_o 87._o xix_o god_n promise_n be_v the_o ground_n of_o saint_n inheritance_n that_o be_v therefore_o here_o call_v a_o promise_n see_v §_o 88_o xx._n faith_n and_o patience_n shall_v be_v recompense_v the_o inheritance_n promise_v be_v here_o set_v down_o as_o a_o recompense_n see_v §_o 88_o §._o 91._o of_o the_o coherence_n heb._n 6._o 13_o 14_o 15._o vers._n 13._o for_o when_o god_n make_v promise_n to_o abraham_n because_o he_o can_v swear_v by_o no_o great_a he_o swear_v by_o himself_o vers._n 14._o say_v sure_o blessing_n i_o will_v bless_v thou_o and_o multiply_v i_o will_v multiply_v thou_o vers._n 15._o and_o so_o after_o he_o have_v patient_o endure_v he_o obtain_v the_o promise_n that_o which_o the_o apostle_n general_o hint_v about_o those_o pattern_n which_o he_o set_v before_o the_o hebrew_n namely_o that_o through_o faith_n and_o patience_n they_o inherit_v the_o promiseâ—…_n he_o here_o exemplifi_v and_o confirm_v in_o abraham_n example_n who_o also_o through_o faith_n and_o patience_n do_v inherit_v the_o promise_n his_o faith_n be_v famous_a and_o well_o know_v for_o thus_o it_o be_v write_v of_o he_o he_o believe_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o count_v it_o to_o he_o for_o righteousness_n gen._n 15._o 6._o his_o patience_n and_o the_o recompense_n thereof_o be_v thus_o express_v after_o he_o have_v patient_o endure_v he_o obtain_v the_o promise_n v_o 15._o to_o show_v that_o the_o ground_n of_o his_o faith_n and_o patience_n rest_v on_o god_n promise_n the_o apostle_n seâ—…eth_v down_o both_o the_o ground_n itself_o god_n promise_n and_o also_o the_o confirmation_n thereof_o god_n 〈◊〉_d five_o 13._o therefore_o this_o particular_a instance_n of_o abraham_n be_v a_o pertinent_a proof_n of_o the_o general_a point_n and_o fit_o infer_v thereupon_o and_o that_o by_o this_o causal_n conjunction_n 〈◊〉_d for_o the_o argument_n may_v be_v thus_o frame_v that_o benefit_n which_o abraham_n the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a reap_v through_o his_o faith_n and_o patience_n other_o saint_n who_o be_v child_n of_o abraham_n may_v expect_v but_o abraham_n through_o faith_n and_o patience_n inherit_v the_o promise_n therefore_o other_o saint_n may_v expect_v through_o faith_n and_o patience_n to_o inherit_v the_o promise_n §._o 92._o of_o the_o dignity_n of_o abraham_n person_n this_o example_n of_o abraham_n be_v in_o particular_a mention_v not_o because_o he_o alone_o obtain_v this_o reward_n of_o his_o faith_n and_o patience_n for_o in_o the_o eleven_o chapter_n there_o be_v a_o large_a catalogue_n of_o other_o like_a instance_n and_o many_o million_o more_o have_v on_o like_o ground_n obtain_v the_o promise_n but_o for_o two_o special_a reason_n be_v his_o example_n produce_v one_o be_v the_o dignity_n of_o his_o person_n the_o other_o be_v the_o excellency_n of_o his_o faith_n see_v §_o 94._o conceme_v his_o person_n 1._o he_o be_v among_o the_o jew_n in_o high_a account_n they_o much_o glory_v in_o he_o they_o account_n think_v that_o his_o posterity_n even_o according_a to_o the_o flesh_n shall_v never_o be_v cast_v off_o matth._n 3._o 9_o they_o think_v that_o be_v abraham_n seed_n they_o be_v the_o most_o free_a of_o all_o people_n and_o do_v hold_v out_o this_o buckler_n abraham_n be_v our_o father_n against_o all_o threaten_n job._n 8._o 33_o 39_o 2._o he_o be_v set_v forth_o to_o have_v the_o high_a place_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n matth._n 8._o 11._o kingdom_n yea_o the_o place_n of_o decease_a saint_n rest_n
be_v call_v abraham_n bosom_n luk._n 16._o 22._o 3._o he_o be_v account_v and_o call_v the_o father_n of_o all_o they_o that_o believe_v rom._n 4._o 11._o and_o they_o which_o be_v of_o faith_n the_o same_o be_v the_o child_n of_o abraham_n gal._n 3._o 7._o he_o be_v in_o faithful_a scripture_n style_v a_o prince_n of_o god_n gen._n 23._o 6._o the_o friend_n of_o god_n jam._n 2._o 23._o the_o father_n of_o circumcision_n rom._n 4._o 12._o in_o he_o be_v all_o family_n of_o the_o earth_n bleâ—…ed_v gen._n 12._o 3._o and_o his_o faith_n be_v make_v a_o pattern_n to_o the_o gentile_n gal._n 3._o 7_o 8_o 9_o §._o 93._o of_o abraham_n name_n 4._o abrahams_n name_n show_v he_o to_o be_v a_o man_n of_o great_a note_n his_o first_o name_n be_v 〈◊〉_d abram_n that_o be_v a_o name_n in_o hebrew_n compound_v of_o two_o nouâ—…s_n the_o first_o paâ—…er_n ab_n signify_v in_o hebrew_a chaldee_n syriak_n and_o arabic_a father_n the_o other_o ham_n signify_v high_a excellent_a thence_o abram_n a_o high_a or_o excelâ—…ent_a father_n excelsus_fw-la this_o name_n be_v questionless_a give_v to_o he_o at_o first_o by_o some_o special_a instinct_n and_o foresight_n of_o what_o he_o shall_v be_v afterward_o or_o at_o least_o in_o desire_n or_o hope_n of_o some_o high_a excellency_n whereunto_o he_o shall_v be_v advance_v the_o other_o name_n 〈◊〉_d abraham_n have_v the_o letter_n he_o with_o a_o vowel_n in_o hebrew_n add_v to_o it_o in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o last_o syllable_n whereby_o it_o consist_v of_o a_o syllable_n more_o 〈◊〉_d the_o former_a name_n abram_z be_v of_o two_o syllable_n this_o latter_a of_o three_o abraham_n the_o letter_n he_o add_v to_o this_o latter_a name_n be_v one_o of_o the_o letter_n of_o this_o sacred_a name_n 〈◊〉_d jehovah_n in_o which_o the_o letter_n he_o be_v twice_o express_v hence_o both_o jewish_a and_o other_o expositor_n produce_v sundry_a mystery_n which_o i_o suppose_v to_o be_v over_o curious_a and_o therefore_o pass_v over_o in_o this_o place_n yet_o this_o we_o may_v affirm_v that_o it_o be_v a_o great_a honour_n to_o abraham_n to_o have_v any_o part_n of_o the_o lord_n name_v add_v to_o he_o thus_o it_o be_v a_o honour_n for_o 〈◊〉_d oshea_n which_o signify_v a_o saviour_n to_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d jehoshua_n numb_a 13._o 16._o the_o first_o syllable_n be_v part_n of_o the_o foresay_a proper_a name_n of_o the_o lord_n jehova_n this_o name_n jehoshua_n or_o as_o it_o be_v common_o call_v joshua_n as_o he_o be_v a_o type_n of_o jesus_n signify_v the_o lord_n a_o seviour_n in_o this_o name_n abraham_n there_o be_v not_o a_o title_n take_v from_o the_o former_a name_n abraâ—…_n only_o there_o be_v a_o addition_n of_o dignity_n and_o honour_n which_o god_n himself_o who_o change_v the_o name_n thus_o express_v for_o a_o father_n of_o many_o nation_n have_v i_o make_v â—…ee_v gen._n 17._o 5._o ab_n signify_v a_o father_n the_o letter_n r_o be_v leave_v in_o to_o retain_v that_o excellency_n which_o be_v in_o the_o former_a name_n imply_v under_o this_o word_n ram._n h._n be_v the_o first_o letter_n and_o hâ—…_n the_o first_o syllable_n in_o hamon_n which_o signify_v a_o multitude_n in_o hebrew_n name_n a_o letter_n be_v oft_o put_v for_o a_o word_n as_o in_o joshua_n num._n 14._o 6._o and_o samuel_n 1_o sam._n 1._o 20._o the_o full_a meaning_n then_o of_o this_o name_n multitudinis_fw-la abraham_n be_v a_o excellent_a father_n of_o a_o multitude_n the_o lord_n in_o render_v the_o reason_n of_o this_o name_n abraham_n add_v this_o word_n nation_n gen._n 17._o 15._o to_o show_v the_o extent_n of_o that_o multitude_n that_o not_o only_o the_o israeliâ—…es_n which_o come_v from_o abraham_n after_o the_o flesh_n shall_v be_v very_o numerous_a nor_o yet_o that_o he_o shall_v have_v other_o nation_n also_o sprout_v from_o he_o after_o the_o flesh_n as_o the_o ishmaeliâ—…_n gen._n 17._o 20._o and_o the_o other_o nation_n that_o descend_v from_o he_o by_o kaurah_n gen._n 25._o 1._o etc._n etc._n but_o that_o also_o all_o of_o all_o other_o nation_n that_o shall_v be_v of_o the_o true_a â—…aith_n shall_v be_v account_v to_o come_v from_o he_o rom._n 4._o 11._o gal._n 3._o 7_o 29._o thus_o be_v his_o seed_n as_o the_o dust_n of_o the_o earth_n gen._n 13._o 15._o as_o the_o star_n of_o the_o heaven_n and_o as_o the_o 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v upon_o the_o sea_n shore_n gen._n 22._o 17._o by_o this_o latter_a name_n be_v he_o ever_o call_v after_o it_o be_v first_o give_v he_o indeed_o he_o be_v call_v abram_n twice_o after_o this_o 1_o chro._n 1_o â—…7_n nehem._n 9_o 7._o but_o in_o both_o those_o place_n there_o be_v reference_n to_o the_o time_n before_o this_o name_n be_v give_v he_o and_o withal_o in_o both_o those_o place_n there_o be_v express_a mention_n of_o change_v that_o name_n abram_n into_o abraham_n by_o this_o name_n abraham_n god_n will_v support_v his_o servant_n faith_n in_o that_o promise_n which_o he_o make_v unto_o he_o when_o he_o bid_v he_o tell_v the_o star_n if_o he_o be_v able_a to_o number_v they_o and_o thereupon_o say_v so_o shall_v thy_o seed_n be_v gen._n 15._o 5._o thus_o we_o see_v how_o careful_a god_n be_v to_o establish_v the_o faith_n of_o his_o saint_n in_o the_o promise_n that_o he_o make_v unto_o they_o the_o like_a may_v be_v exemplify_v in_o sundry_a other_o name_n of_o person_n place_n rite_n type_n and_o other_o like_a thing_n this_o god_n do_v both_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o knowledge_n he_o have_v of_o our_o weakness_n and_o also_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o great_a desire_n he_o have_v of_o our_o good_a that_o we_o shall_v not_o fail_v of_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o promise_n this_o make_v he_o add_v to_o his_o promise_n his_o oath_n as_o we_o shall_v afterward_o see_v v_o 17._o §._o 94._o of_o god_n manifold_a promise_n to_o abraham_n and_o the_o excellency_n of_o his_o faith_n in_o rest_v on_o they_o the_o excellency_n of_o abraham_n faith_n be_v clear_o manifest_v by_o the_o kind_n of_o promise_n which_o he_o believe_v it_o be_v here_o say_v that_o god_n make_v promise_n to_o abraham_n 〈◊〉_d this_o verb_n make_v promise_n iâ—…_n such_o a_o compound_n as_o 〈◊〉_d the_o noun_n promise_n be_v §_o 87._o it_o have_v reference_n as_o to_o the_o other_o promise_n which_o god_n make_v to_o abraham_n so_o in_o special_a to_o this_o in_o blessing_n i_o 〈◊〉_d there_o and_o in_o multiply_v i_o will_v multiply_v thy_o seed_n etc._n etc._n gen._n 22._o 17_o 18._o for_o the_o â—…ds_n of_o that_o promise_n be_v here_o quote_v v._n 14._o and_o to_o that_o promise_n be_v the_o oath_n iâ—…_n particular_a annex_v gen._n 22._o 16._o the_o promise_v make_v to_o abraham_n be_v very_o great_a and_o many_o of_o they_o to_o man_n reason_n seem_v very_o improbable_a if_o not_o impossible_a for_o 1._o god_n call_v he_o from_o his_o kindred_n and_o out_o of_o his_o own_o country_n and_o promise_v abraham_n 〈◊〉_d the_o possession_n of_o many_o nation_n whereof_o he_o give_v he_o none_o inheritance_n no_o not_o so_o 〈◊〉_d as_o to_o set_v his_o foot_n on_o act_v 7._o 5._o 2._o he_o promise_v to_o bless_v he_o and_o to_o make_v his_o name_n great_a etc._n etc._n exod._n 12._o 2._o this_o be_v a_o great_a promise_n in_o the_o kind_n of_o it_o 3._o he_o promise_v he_o seed_n as_o the_o star_n when_o he_o have_v no_o child_n and_o have_v be_v many_o year_n childless_a gen._n 15._o 2_o 5._o 4._o when_o his_o body_n be_v now_o dead_a be_v about_o a_o hundred_o year_n old_a and_o saâ—…s_v 〈◊〉_d dead_a he_o promise_v to_o give_v he_o a_o son_n by_o sarah_n rom._n 4._o 19_o 5._o after_o that_o son_n be_v give_v he_o to_o who_o the_o promise_n be_v appropriate_v he_o be_v command_v to_o sacrifice_v he_o with_o his_o own_o hand_n and_o upon_o that_o command_n he_o be_v ready_a to_o do_v it_o and_o yet_o believe_v heb._n 11._o 19_o see_v v_o 15._o in_o these_o and_o other_o like_a respect_n his_o faith_n be_v thus_o commend_v against_o hope_n he_o believe_v faith_n in_o â—…ope_n he_o be_v not_o weak_a in_o faith_n he_o stagger_v not_o at_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n through_o â—…elief_n he_o be_v strong_a in_o faith_n he_o be_v full_o persuade_v that_o what_o god_n have_v promise_v he_o be_v able_a also_o to_o perform_v rom._n 4._o 18_o 19_o 20_o 21._o in_o theâ—…_n chapter_n of_o this_o epistle_n v_o 8._o etc._n etc._n occasion_n will_v be_v give_v of_o set_v forth_o abraham_n faith_n yet_o more_o large_o abraham_n patience_n be_v express_o note_v v_o 15._o by_o this_o it_o appear_v how_o prudent_o &_o pertinent_o the_o apostle_n have_v câ—…lled_v out_o abraham_n follow_v example_n and_o set_v it_o in_o special_a before_o they_o for_o if_o a_o father_n so_o believe_v and_o have_v such_o patience_n then_o
4._o 2._o 〈◊〉_d a_o false_a witness_n matth._n 26._o 60._o 〈◊〉_d a_o false_a prophet_n matth._n 7._o 15._o 〈◊〉_d a_o false_a christ_n matth._n 24._o 24._o 〈◊〉_d a_o thing_n false_o call_v 1_o tim._n 6._o 20._o that_o which_o be_v here_o intend_a to_o be_v impossible_a for_o god_n be_v to_o fail_v in_o perform_v his_o promise_n especial_o that_o which_o be_v confirm_v by_o oath_n we_o shall_v not_o hear_v need_n to_o speak_v of_o that_o which_o god_n confirm_v by_o oath_n for_o it_o be_v show_v §_o 140._o that_o god_n oath_n be_v inviolable_a and_o it_o will_v by_o necessary_a consequence_n follow_v that_o if_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o god_n shall_v fail_v in_o any_o word_n at_o all_o it_o will_v much_o more_o be_v impossible_a that_o he_o shall_v fail_v in_o that_o which_o he_o confirm_v by_o oath_n for_o the_o general_a that_o god_n can_v in_o any_o case_n lie_v or_o fail_v of_o his_o word_n be_v evident_a by_o a_o epithet_n attribute_v to_o he_o which_o we_o thus_o translate_v 〈◊〉_d that_o can_v lie_v titus_n 1._o 2._o it_o intend_v as_o much_o as_o this_o phrase_n it_o be_v impossible_a for_o he_o to_o lie_v the_o foresay_a epithet_n be_v compound_v with_o 〈◊〉_d a_o privative_a preposition_n that_o imply_v a_o utter_a privation_n of_o such_o a_o thing_n and_o that_o there_o be_v no_o inclination_n thereunto_o as_o god_n be_v light_a and_o in_o he_o be_v no_o darkness_n 1_o john_n 1._o 5._o so_o he_o be_v truth_n and_o in_o he_o there_o can_v be_v no_o lie_n the_o strength_n of_o israel_n will_v not_o lie_v 1_o sam._n 15._o 29._o herein_o be_v make_v a_o difference_n betwixt_o god_n and_o man_n god_n be_v not_o a_o man_n that_o he_o shall_v lie_v num._n 23._o 19_o for_o god_n to_o lie_v be_v to_o deny_v himself_o but_o god_n can_v deny_v himself_o 2_o tim._n 2._o 13._o god_n truth_n be_v infinite_o perfect_a it_o admit_v no_o variableness_n neither_o shadow_n of_o turn_v jam._n 1._o 17._o yea_o god_n truth_n be_v essential_a to_o he_o so_o as_o his_o essence_n may_v as_o soon_o be_v bring_v to_o nothing_o as_o his_o truth_n to_o a_o lie_n §._o 143._o of_o inference_n from_o the_o impossibility_n of_o god_n to_o lie_v 1._o the_o impossibility_n of_o god_n to_o lie_v be_v a_o great_a aggravation_n of_o the_o heynousnesse_n of_o unbelief_n unbelief_n for_o he_o that_o believe_v not_o god_n have_v make_v he_o a_o liar_n 1_o joh._n 5._o 10._o which_o be_v in_o effect_n to_o make_v god_n no_o god_n this_o be_v the_o rather_o to_o be_v note_v to_o stir_v up_o in_o we_o a_o diligent_a watchfulness_n against_o this_o sin_n which_o many_o account_v no_o sin_n but_o a_o mere_a infirmity_n see_v more_o hereof_o v_o 13._o §_o 100_o 2._o this_o be_v a_o strong_a motive_n to_o believe_v a_o great_a can_v be_v give_v for_o as_o there_o be_v believe_v no_o will_n so_o neither_o power_n in_o god_n to_o lie_v man_n who_o be_v conscionable_a and_o faithful_a in_o keep_v their_o word_n and_o promise_n be_v believe_v yet_o be_v man_n they_o be_v subject_a to_o lie_v rom._n 3._o 4._o how_o much_o more_o shall_v god_n be_v believe_v who_o can_v possible_o lie_v if_o god_n can_v lie_v what_o promise_n what_o threaten_v of_o his_o shall_v not_o be_v accomplish_v 3._o this_o shall_v make_v minister_n who_o stand_v in_o god_n room_n and_o speak_v in_o god_n name_n preach_v to_o be_v sure_a of_o the_o truth_n of_o that_o which_o they_o deliver_v for_o god_n word_n else_o they_o make_v god_n a_o liar_n for_o their_o word_n be_v take_v for_o god_n col._n 2._o 13._o they_o be_v god_n ambassador_n a_o ambassador_n fail_v be_v count_v his_o master_n fail_v therefore_o the_o apostle_n use_v this_o asseveration_n i_o say_v the_o truth_n in_o christ_n i_o lie_v not_o my_o conscience_n also_o bear_v we_o witness_v in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n rom._n 9_o 1._o false_a prophet_n be_v brand_v for_o prophesy_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d god_n name_n jer._n 14._o 14._o for_o prevent_v this_o we_o must_v hold_v close_a to_o god_n word_n 4._o though_o we_o can_v attain_v to_o such_o a_o high_a pitch_n of_o truth_n yet_o every_o one_o ought_v lie_v to_o endeavour_v to_o be_v like_o god_n herein_o namely_o in_o avoid_v lie_v lie_v be_v a_o sin_n â—…beseeming_v any_o man_n but_o most_o unbeseeming_a a_o professor_n of_o the_o true_a religion_n general_n argument_n against_o lie_v be_v these_o 1._o lie_v be_v condemn_v by_o those_o who_o be_v lead_v by_o no_o other_o light_n then_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n as_o philosopher_n orator_n poet_n saint_n paul_n quote_v a_o verse_n out_o of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d whereby_o the_o cretan_n be_v condemn_v for_o their_o frequent_a lie_v titus_n 1._o 12._o to_o 〈◊〉_d they_o the_o more_o for_o this_o vice_n to_o lie_v be_v in_o a_o proverbial_a speech_n say_v to_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o play_v the_o cretan_n 2._o every_o man_n conscience_n condemn_v lie_v if_o one_o be_v not_o impudent_a he_o will_v blush_v when_o he_o tell_v a_o lie_n and_o infinite_a shift_n be_v ordinary_o make_v to_o cloak_n a_o lie_n which_o show_v that_o he_o be_v ashamed_a thereof_o and_o that_o his_o conscience_n check_v he_o for_o it_o 3._o no_o man_n can_v endure_v to_o be_v account_v a_o liar_n no_o word_n more_o provoke_v rage_n than_o this_o thou_o lie_v it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o many_o duel_n 4._o lie_v overthrow_v all_o society_n for_o what_o man_n know_v the_o thing_n of_o a_o man_n 1_o cor._n 1._o 11._o a_o man_n purpose_n must_v be_v make_v know_v and_o speech_n be_v the_o best_a mean_n thereof_o if_o his_o speech_n be_v deceitful_a how_o shall_v his_o mind_n be_v make_v know_v if_o not_o what_o commerce_n can_v there_o be_v with_o he_o and_o other_o 5._o a_o man_n take_v trip_v herein_o will_v be_v suspect_v in_o all_o his_o word_n and_o action_n he_o that_o be_v not_o true_a in_o his_o word_n can_v hardly_o be_v think_v to_o deal_v honest_o in_o his_o deed_n argument_n against_o lie_v in_o professor_n of_o the_o christian_a religion_n be_v these_o 1._o lie_v be_v express_o forbid_v in_o god_n word_n leu._n 19_o 11._o eph._n 4._o 25._o 〈◊〉_d 3._o 9_o thus_o it_o be_v against_o the_o rule_n of_o christian_n 2._o it_o be_v against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n for_o a_o liar_n do_v deceitful_o utter_v for_o truth_n that_o which_o he_o know_v to_o be_v false_a 3._o it_o be_v a_o filthy_a rag_n of_o the_o old_a man_n and_o one_o of_o the_o most_o disgraceful_a and_o therefore_o first_o set_v down_o in_o the_o particular_a exemplification_n of_o those_o filthy_a rag_n eph._n 4._o 22_o 25._o 4._o it_o be_v most_o direct_o opposite_a to_o god_n who_o be_v truth_n itself_o and_o concern_v who_o we_o hear_v that_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o he_o shall_v lie_v 5._o nothing_o make_v man_n more_o like_o the_o devil_n for_o he_o be_v a_o liar_n and_o the_o father_n 〈◊〉_d joh._n 8._o 44._o a_o lie_a spirit_n be_v a_o diabolical_a spirit_n a_o liar_n carry_v the_o image_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o do_v the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o therein_o show_v himself_o a_o child_n of_o the_o devil_n 6._o as_o a_o lie_n be_v hateful_a to_o god_n so_o it_o make_v the_o practiser_n thereof_o abominâ—…ble_a prov._n 6._o 16_o 17._o and_o 12._o 22._o 7._o lie_v cause_v heavy_a vengeance_n in_o general_a it_o be_v say_v the_o lord_n will_v 〈◊〉_d they_o that_o speak_v lie_n psal._n 5._o 6._o in_o particular_a both_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a judgement_n be_v threaten_v against_o such_o temporal_a hos._n 4._o 2_o etc._n etc._n eternal_a by_o exclude_v from_o heaven_n rev._n 21._o 27._o and_o by_o thrust_v into_o hell_n rev._n 21._o 8._o memorable_a be_v the_o judgement_n on_o gehazi_n 2_o king_n 5._o 27._o and_o on_o ananias_n and_o 〈◊〉_d act._n 5._o 5_o 10._o §._o 144._o of_o comfort_n arise_v from_o faith_n in_o god_n promise_n the_o end_n of_o the_o two_o immutable_a thing_n which_o god_n use_v be_v thus_o express_v 〈◊〉_d that_o we_o may_v have_v etc._n etc._n these_o word_n in_o general_n declare_v that_o it_o be_v for_o our_o good_a 〈◊〉_d god_n so_o far_o condescend_v as_o be_v show_v v_o 17._o §_o 131._o the_o particular_a good_a aim_v at_o therein_o be_v in_o these_o word_n 〈◊〉_d a_o strong_a consolatiâ—…_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d verb_n whence_o this_o noun_n consolation_n be_v derive_v see_v chap._n 3._o v._n 13._o §_o 143._o among_o other_o acception_n the_o verb_n from_o whence_o this_o noun_n be_v derive_v signify_v to_o comfort_v col._n 4._o 8._o hereupon_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o be_v the_o original_a cause_n of_o all_o 〈◊〉_d sound_a comfort_n be_v style_v 〈◊〉_d the_o comforter_n 〈◊〉_d the_o word_n of_o my_o text_n be_v sometime_o translate_v exhortation_n heb._n 13._o 22._o and_o sometime_o consolation_n luk._n 2._o
god_n name_n to_o some_o religious_a use_n in_o this_o respect_n the_o apostle_n thus_o say_v of_o the_o sacramental_a cup_n the_o cup_n of_o blessing_n which_o we_o bless_v 1_o cor._n 10._o 16._o one_o man_n be_v bless_v of_o another_o two_o way_n another_o 1._o by_o supplication_n or_o gratulation_n 2._o by_o confirmation_n 1._o by_o supplication_n when_o one_o pray_v for_o another_o or_o desire_v god_n to_o bless_v he_o thus_o any_o one_o may_v bless_v another_o a_o inferior_a may_v bless_v a_o superior_a thus_o the_o workman_n of_o boaz_n bless_v he_o ruth_n 2._o 4._o in_o this_o respect_n christ_n advise_v to_o bless_v they_o that_o curse_v we_o matth._n 5._o 44._o so_o his_o apostle_n rom._n 12._o 14._o by_o gratulation_n one_o man_n bless_v another_o by_o thank_v he_o for_o a_o kindness_n or_o by_o praise_v god_n for_o he_o job._n 29._o 11._o and_o 31._o 20._o 2._o by_o confirmation_n when_o one_o in_o god_n name_n assure_v another_o that_o god_n will_v bless_v he_o thus_o be_v this_o a_o act_n of_o superior_n in_o this_o sense_n the_o less_o be_v bless_v of_o the_o great_a v_o 7._o these_o must_v be_v such_o superior_n as_o stand_v in_o god_n room_n and_o have_v a_o especial_a charge_n over_o they_o who_o they_o bless_v of_o these_o there_o be_v three_o sort_n governor_n of_o family_n magistrate_n in_o commonwealth_n minister_n of_o god_n word_n 1._o for_o governor_n of_o family_n it_o be_v say_v that_o david_n return_v to_o bless_v his_o 〈◊〉_d 2_o sam._n 6._o 20._o of_o these_o governor_n parent_n have_v the_o most_o especial_a power_n to_o bless_v their_o child_n hereof_o see_v dome_a duty_n treat_n 5._o §_o 9_o and_o treat_n 6._o §_o 58_o 5â—…_n 2._o for_o governor_n in_o commonwealth_n the_o high_a therein_o have_v especial_o this_o prerogative_n joshua_n in_o his_o time_n bless_v caleb_n josh._n 14._o 13._o and_o he_o bless_v the_o tribe_n of_o reuben_n gad_n and_o half_a tribe_n of_o manasseh_n josh._n 22._o 6._o so_o david_n bless_v the_o people_n 2_o sam._n 6._o 18._o and_o solomon_n 1_o king_n 8._o 14._o 3._o for_o minister_n of_o god_n word_n to_o they_o especial_o belong_v this_o solemn_a 〈◊〉_d public_a kind_n of_o blessing_n by_o way_n of_o confirmation_n for_o they_o in_o a_o most_o peculiar_a 〈◊〉_d stand_v in_o god_n room_n we_o be_v ambassador_n for_o christ_n as_o though_o god_n do_v 〈◊〉_d you_o by_o we_o etc._n etc._n 2_o cor._n 5._o 20._o according_a to_o the_o different_a call_n and_o function_n of_o minister_n may_v their_o blessing_n be_v distinguish_v some_o minister_n call_v be_v extraordinary_a as_o the_o call_n of_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n be_v other_o ordinary_a the_o blessing_n of_o extraordinary_a minister_n be_v more_o extraordinary_a in_o the_o kind_n and_o infallible_a in_o the_o issue_n their_o blessing_n extraordinary_a in_o the_o kind_n be_v by_o way_n of_o prediction_n they_o foreâ—…old_v the_o future_a estate_n of_o those_o who_o they_o bless_v in_o the_o issue_n it_o be_v infallible_a in_o 〈◊〉_d the_o blessing_n that_o they_o foretell_v do_v so_o fall_v out_o in_o every_o circumstance_n and_o fail_v not_o thus_o isaac_n bless_v jaacob_n and_o esau_n concern_v thing_n to_o come_v heb._n 11._o 20._o and_o according_o they_o so_o fall_v out_o the_o blessing_n of_o ordinary_a minister_n though_o it_o be_v not_o so_o extraordinary_a distinct_a and_o infallible_a a_o prediction_n of_o thing_n to_o come_v yet_o be_v it_o much_o more_o than_o a_o private_a prayer_n or_o desire_n namely_o a_o testimony_n a_o pledge_n and_o assurance_n of_o that_o which_o god_n will_v do_v so_o as_o it_o be_v a_o kind_n of_o divine_a work_n and_o a_o blessing_n rather_o of_o god_n then_o of_o man_n the_o minister_n utter_v what_o he_o utter_v in_o god_n name_n or_o rather_o god_n utter_v it_o by_o his_o minister_n mouth_n in_o testimony_n here_o of_o the_o minister_n use_v to_o stand_v on_o high_a over_o the_o people_n and_o to_o lift_v up_o his_o hand_n to_o show_v that_o he_o speak_v from_o he_o who_o be_v above_o all_o in_o this_o respect_n god_n have_v give_v a_o charge_n unto_o the_o priest_n under_o the_o law_n to_o bless_v his_o people_n add_v this_o ratification_n and_o i_o will_v bless_v they_o num._n 6._o 27._o to_o apply_v what_o have_v in_o general_a be_v say_v to_o the_o blessing_n intend_v in_o my_o text_n the_o blessing_n here_o speak_v of_o be_v of_o one_o man_n blessing_n another_o and_o that_o man_n a_o public_a minister_n and_o a_o extraordinary_a one_o it_o be_v a_o most_o solemn_a blessing_n of_o confirmation_n a_o part_n of_o his_o priestly_a function_n wherein_o he_o show_v himself_o to_o be_v great_a than_o abraham_n v_o 7._o quest._n what_o good_a thing_n be_v it_o that_o melchisedec_n by_o this_o blessing_n ratify_v to_o abram_n answ._n 1._o because_o no_o particular_a be_v express_v it_o may_v in_o general_n be_v extend_v to_o all_o those_o good_a thing_n which_o god_n promise_v to_o abraham_n as_o the_o stock_n of_o the_o church_n and_o the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a 2._o this_o apostle_n hint_v one_o main_a particular_a where_o he_o say_v of_o melchisedec_n in_o reference_n to_o abraham_n he_o bless_v he_o that_o have_v the_o promise_n v_o 6._o now_o because_o the_o principal_a promise_n of_o all_o under_o which_o all_o the_o rest_n may_v be_v comprise_v be_v the_o bless_a seed_n questionless_a that_o blessing_n be_v here_o in_o special_a ratify_v and_o seal_v up_o to_o abraham_n §._o 13._o of_o saint_n pious_a salutation_n melchisedecs_n foresay_a blessing_n of_o abraham_n be_v in_o general_n a_o congratulation_n and_o salutation_n and_o it_o show_v how_o saint_n shall_v carry_v themselves_o one_o towards_o another_o when_o they_o first_o meet_v even_o with_o wish_v well_o one_o to_o another_o and_o bless_v one_o another_o when_o boaz_n come_v to_o see_v his_o reaper_n he_o say_v the_o lord_n be_v with_o you_o and_o they_o answer_v he_o the_o lord_n bless_v thou_o ruth_n 2._o 4._o this_o phrase_n we_o have_v bless_v you_o out_o of_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n psal._n 118._o 26._o imply_v that_o it_o be_v usual_a especial_o for_o such_o as_o belong_v to_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o bless_v those_o that_o come_v to_o they_o in_o that_o such_o holy_a wish_n be_v deny_v to_o unworthy_a one_o it_o appear_v that_o it_o be_v very_o usual_a to_o bless_v those_o who_o they_o deem_v worthy_a the_o denial_n hereof_o be_v thus_o express_v neither_o do_v they_o which_o go_v by_o say_v the_o blessing_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o you_o we_o bless_v you_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n psal._n 129._o 8._o this_o kind_n of_o salutation_n be_v both_o a_o testification_n of_o mutual_a love_n and_o also_o a_o mean_n of_o preserve_v it_o 1._o commendable_a in_o this_o respect_n be_v the_o common_a practice_n of_o christian_n who_o use_v to_o salute_v one_o another_o with_o these_o or_o such_o like_a speech_n god_n save_v you_o the_o lord_n be_v with_o you_o then_o especial_o be_v they_o most_o commendable_a when_o they_o come_v from_o the_o heart_n â—…_n what_o may_v be_v think_v of_o the_o usual_a imprecation_n of_o many_o when_o they_o meet_v one_o another_o they_o be_v such_o as_o i_o be_o ashamed_a to_o name_v let_v they_o well_o weigh_v 〈◊〉_d doom_n thus_o express_v as_o he_o love_v curse_v so_o let_v it_o come_v unto_o he_o as_o he_o 〈◊〉_d not_o in_o blessing_n so_o let_v it_o be_v far_o from_o he_o etc._n etc._n psal._n 109._o 17_o 18._o see_v more_o hereof_o in_o 〈◊〉_d whole_a armour_n of_o god_n on_o eph._n 6._o 18._o treat_n 3._o part._n 2._o §_o 57_o 58._o §._o 14._o of_o minister_n blessing_n the_o people_n mechisedec_n be_v consider_v in_o general_a as_o a_o minister_n of_o god_n give_v instance_n that_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n have_v power_n to_o bless_v god_n people_n to_o bless_v thâ—…_n i_o say_v not_o only_o with_o a_o mere_a desire_n and_o prayer_n but_o also_o with_o a_o declaration_n of_o god_n blessing_n they_o thus_o much_o be_v intend_v in_o this_o charge_n of_o christ_n to_o his_o disciplâ—…_n when_o you_o come_v into_o a_o house_n salute_v it_o matth._n 10._o 12._o hereby_o be_v mean_v the_o foreâ—…id_a kind_n of_o blessing_n as_o appear_v by_o this_o consequence_n if_o the_o house_n be_v worthy_a let_v your_o 〈◊〉_d come_v upon_o it_o for_o this_o end_n do_v god_n prescribe_v a_o express_a form_n of_o blessing_n to_o the_o priest_n under_o the_o law_n numb_a 6._o 23._o the_o apostle_n use_v a_o blessing_n â—…_n cor._n 13._o 1â—…_n which_o the_o christian_a church_n to_o this_o day_n observe_v so_o it_o do_v christ_n bleâ—…ng_n luk._n 11._o 28._o minister_n stand_v in_o god_n room_n and_o be_v to_o people_n in_o his_o stead_n and_o as_o his_o mouâ—…_n as_o be_v show_v before_o such_o a_o ministerial_a
god_n priest_n on_o these_o ground_n 1._o that_o people_n may_v show_v their_o willingness_n to_o give_v part_n of_o all_o they_o have_v to_o god_n minister_n according_a to_o the_o equity_n of_o that_o rule_n which_o be_v prescribe_v by_o the_o apostle_n gal._n 6._o 6._o 2._o upon_o a_o good_a persuasion_n that_o people_n be_v bless_v in_o their_o undertake_n by_o the_o prayer_n of_o god_n minister_n 3._o in_o testimony_n of_o their_o acknowledgement_n of_o god_n providence_n in_o give_v they_o good_a success_n whereby_o they_o obtain_v the_o spoil_n that_o they_o have_v the_o thing_n which_o other_o author_n comprise_v under_o the_o greek_a word_n here_o use_v be_v god_n common_o the_o best_a for_o the_o best_a thing_n be_v to_o be_v give_v to_o god_n abel_n bring_v of_o the_o first_o â—…ings_n of_o his_o flock_n and_o of_o the_o fat_a thereof_o unto_o the_o lord_n gen._n 4._o 4._o the_o beast_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v not_o to_o be_v sacrifice_v to_o the_o lord_n deut._n 15._o 21._o 1._o god_n be_v worthy_a of_o the_o best_a for_o we_o have_v all_o from_o he_o 2._o that_o which_o be_v dedicate_v to_o god_n be_v best_a employ_v herein_o be_v manifest_v the_o deceitfulness_n of_o their_o heart_n and_o undue_a respect_n towards_o god_n who_o seem_v to_o give_v something_o unto_o god_n but_o of_o the_o worst_a that_o they_o have_v and_o 〈◊〉_d in_o minister_n allowance_n in_o set_v apart_o some_o of_o their_o child_n to_o the_o ministry_n in_o work_n of_o piety_n of_o charity_n and_o other_o like_a thing_n let_v we_o be_v otherwise_o mind_v and_o as_o we_o desire_v to_o be_v accept_v of_o god_n give_v he_o the_o best_a we_o have_v even_o our_o soul_n our_o heart_n our_o strength_n the_o best_a of_o our_o time_n the_o toward_a of_o our_o child_n the_o best_a of_o our_o fruit_n and_o the_o like_a in_o other_o thing_n §._o 35._o of_o the_o resolution_n of_o heb._n 7._o 4._o and_o observation_n raise_v from_o thence_o the_o sum_n of_o this_o verse_n be_v a_o proof_n of_o melchisedecs_n greatness_n here_o observe_v 1._o the_o manner_n of_o propound_v it_o 2._o the_o matter_n the_o manner_n be_v in_o two_o branch_n 1._o by_o call_v they_o to_o consider_v what_o he_o be_v 2._o by_o way_n of_o a_o indefinite_a interrogation_n how_o great_a this_o man_n be_v the_o matter_n 〈◊〉_d out_o abraham_n inferiority_n to_o melchisedec_n of_o this_o there_o be_v two_o part_n 1._o a_o description_n of_o his_o person_n 2._o declaration_n of_o his_o act_n of_o inferiority_n the_o person_n be_v describe_v 1._o by_o his_o name_n abraham_n 2._o by_o his_o dignity_n patriarch_n his_o act_n be_v set_v out_o 1._o by_o the_o manner_n give_v which_o imply_v readiness_n 2._o by_o the_o measure_n the_o ten_o 3._o by_o the_o subject_a matter_n spoil_n doctrine_n i._o weighty_a matter_n must_v be_v well_o weigh_v consider_n say_v the_o apostle_n see_v §_o 30._o ii_o melchisedec_n be_v super-excellent_o great_a this_o emphatical_a expression_n how_o great_a this_o man_n be_v imply_v as_o much_o see_v §_o 31._o iii_o ten_o of_o old_a be_v pay_v abraham_n pay_v they_o to_o melchisedec_n see_v v_o 2._o 〈◊〉_d 16._o iu._n what_o be_v give_v to_o god_n minister_n must_v be_v cheerful_o give_v see_v §_o 33._o v._o abraham_n be_v a_o patriarch_n he_o be_v so_o express_o style_v see_v §_o 32._o vi_o just_a title_n may_v be_v give_v to_o man_n patriarch_n be_v abraham_n just_a title_n see_v §_o 32._o vii_o to_o receive_v ten_o be_v a_o act_n of_o superiority_n hereby_o melchisedec_n be_v prove_v to_o be_v great_a than_o abraham_n see_v §_o 33._o viii_o victory_n be_v to_o be_v ascribe_v to_o god_n this_o do_v abraham_n by_o give_v of_o the_o spoil_n to_o god_n priest_n see_v §_o 34._o ix_o the_o beâ—…t_n be_v to_o be_v give_v unto_o god_n the_o greek_a word_n translate_v spoil_n import_v as_o much_o see_v §_o 34._o §._o 36._o of_o the_o main_a scope_n of_o v_o 5_o 6_o 7._o heb._n 7._o 5_o 6_o 7._o 5._o and_o very_o they_o that_o be_v of_o the_o son_n of_o levi_n who_o receive_v the_o office_n of_o the_o priesthood_n have_v a_o commandment_n to_o take_v tithe_n of_o the_o people_n according_a to_o the_o law_n that_o be_v of_o their_o brethren_n though_o they_o come_v out_o of_o the_o loin_n of_o abraham_n 6._o but_o he_o who_o descent_n be_v not_o count_v from_o they_o receive_v tithe_n of_o abraham_n and_o bless_v he_o that_o have_v the_o promise_n 7._o and_o without_o all_o contraction_n the_o less_o be_v bless_v of_o the_o better_a in_o these_o three_o verse_n there_o be_v a_o confirmation_n of_o the_o former_a argument_n whereby_o the_o greatness_n of_o melchisedec_n above_o abraham_n be_v prove_v that_o argument_n be_v take_v from_o abraham_n give_v tithe_n to_o melchisedec_n see_v §_o 33._o the_o confirmation_n of_o that_o argument_n be_v take_v from_o that_o which_o in_o logic_n be_v call_v minâ—…ri_fw-la the_o less_o in_o sâ—…tting_v down_o this_o confirmation_n there_o be_v a_o double_a difference_n of_o person_n manifest_a 1_o a_o difference_n of_o the_o person_n that_o receive_v tithe_n 2._o a_o difference_n of_o the_o person_n who_o give_v tithe_n or_o of_o who_o tithe_n be_v receive_v 1._o the_o person_n that_o receive_v tithe_n be_v the_o son_n of_o levi_n be_v of_o the_o same_o 〈◊〉_d that_o the_o other_o israelite_n who_o pay_v tithe_n be_v but_o melchisedec_n be_v not_o so_o 2._o the_o levite_n receive_v tithe_n of_o the_o child_n of_o abraham_n but_o 〈◊〉_d recâ—…ived_v tithe_n of_o abraham_n himself_o two_o argument_n out_o of_o the_o apostle_n word_n may_v be_v gather_v for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thâ—…_n former_a proof_n of_o melchisedecs_n greatness_n and_o thus_o frame_v 1._o arg._n if_o among_o they_o that_o be_v brethren_n come_v from_o the_o same_o stock_n they_o 〈◊〉_d receive_v tithe_n be_v in_o that_o respect_n the_o great_a then_o much_o more_o 〈◊〉_d who_o descent_n be_v not_o count_v among_o they_o of_o who_o he_o 〈◊〉_d tithâ—…s_n but_o the_o levite_n who_o receive_v tithe_n of_o their_o brethren_n be_v in_o that_o 〈◊〉_d great_a than_o their_o brethren_n therefore_o melchisedec_n who_o descent_n be_v not_o from_o they_o of_o who_o â—…e_v â—…ceived_v tithe_n must_v needs_o be_v great_a â—…_n arg._n he_o that_o receive_v tithe_n of_o the_o head_n and_o stock_n be_v great_a than_o they_o whâ—…_n receive_v tithe_n of_o the_o branch_n that_o sprout_v out_o of_o that_o head_n and_o 〈◊〉_d but_o melchisedec_n receive_v tithe_n from_o abraham_n the_o father_n and_o stock_n of_o the_o levite_n who_o receive_v tithe_n of_o the_o child_n of_o abraham_n therefore_o melchisedec_n be_v great_a than_o the_o levite_n there_o be_v that_o make_v the_o first_o verse_n to_o contain_v a_o objection_n against_o the_o 〈◊〉_d former_a argument_n take_v from_o melchisedecs_n receive_v tithe_n of_o abraham_n to_o be_v â—…upon_o the_o great_a and_o a_o answer_n to_o be_v make_v to_o this_o objection_n in_o the_o six_o verse_n they_o make_v the_o objection_n to_o be_v this_o object_n the_o son_n of_o levi_n receive_v tithe_n of_o the_o other_o israelite_n yet_o be_v not_o thereupon_o great_a for_o they_o be_v all_o brethren_n therefore_o melchisedecs_n receive_v tithe_n do_v not_o argue_v he_o to_o be_v great_a in_o answer_n to_o this_o objection_n they_o say_v that_o the_o apostle_n grant_v it_o to_o be_v true_a of_o the_o levite_n that_o their_o receive_a tithe_n argue_v no_o superiority_n of_o they_o over_o the_o other_o israelite_n but_o that_o he_o deny_v the_o consequence_n namely_o that_o thereupon_o it_o shall_v follow_v that_o melchisedecs_n receive_v tithe_n of_o abraham_n do_v not_o argue_v he_o to_o be_v great_a than_o abraham_n and_o that_o for_o two_o reason_n here_o allege_v one_o because_o melchisedec_n be_v not_o count_v to_o be_v of_o the_o same_o stock_n that_o abraham_n be_v but_o the_o 〈◊〉_d and_o other_o israelite_n be_v all_o brethren_n of_o the_o same_o stock_n the_o other_o because_o the_o levite_n have_v a_o commandment_n to_o receive_v tithe_n so_o as_o their_o brethren_n be_v bind_v by_o the_o law_n to_o pay_v they_o but_o abraham_n be_v bind_v by_o 〈◊〉_d such_o law_n he_o give_v tithe_n to_o melchisedec_n voluntary_o in_o testimony_n of_o his_o reverencâ—…_n subjection_n and_o inferiority_n to_o melchisedec_n therefore_o melchisedecs_n receive_v of_o 〈◊〉_d may_v argue_v a_o superiority_n though_o the_o levite_n receive_v tithe_n do_v argue_v no_o such_o thing_n i_o take_v the_o apostle_n confirmation_n of_o his_o former_a argument_n to_o be_v most_o especial_o here_o intend_v §._o 37._o of_o those_o son_n of_o levi_n that_o be_v priest_n the_o greek_a adverb_n translate_v 〈◊〉_d very_o be_v oft_o use_v mere_o in_o reference_n to_o the_o adversative_a conjunction_n translate_v 〈◊〉_d but_o which_o be_v use_v v_o 6._o whereunto_o 〈◊〉_d have_v reference_n sometime_o it_o be_v a_o
so_o the_o people_n bless_v he_o 1_o king_n 8._o 55_o 66._o mean_a person_n that_o be_v relieve_v bless_v great_a one_o that_o relieve_v they_o job._n 31._o 20._o the_o blessing_n here_o mean_v be_v a_o blessing_n of_o ratification_n whereby_o melchisedec_n assure_v abraham_n of_o the_o full_a accomplishment_n of_o all_o those_o promise_n that_o god_n have_v make_v unto_o he_o this_o melchisedec_n do_v as_o a_o minister_n and_o priest_n and_o prophet_n of_o god_n in_o all_o which_o function_n he_o be_v great_a than_o abraham_n thus_o be_v all_o they_o who_o by_o virtue_n of_o their_o call_n or_o relation_n to_o other_o stand_v in_o god_n room_n and_o in_o god_n name_n assure_v they_o of_o god_n blessing_n to_o they_o or_o at_o least_o call_v upon_o god_n for_o his_o blessing_n upon_o they_o this_o be_v a_o authoritative_a kind_n of_o blessing_n and_o argue_v superiority_n in_o they_o who_o 〈◊〉_d parent_n governor_n of_o family_n governor_n of_o commonwealth_n and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o word_n have_v a_o power_n in_o this_o manner_n to_o bless_v see_v more_o hereof_o v_o 1._o §_o 12._o object_n king_n and_o other_o governor_n be_v oft_o time_n among_o they_o who_o 〈◊〉_d minister_n bless_v be_v minister_n thereupon_o great_a than_o king_n or_o other_o 〈◊〉_d answ._n though_o in_o their_o person_n and_o civil_a government_n king_n and_o other_o governor_n be_v great_a than_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n yet_o such_o minister_n in_o the_o execution_n 〈◊〉_d their_o office_n be_v great_a than_o the_o foresay_a person_n for_o they_o stand_v in_o god_n 〈◊〉_d and_o be_v god_n mouth_n they_o command_v in_o god_n name_n they_o exhort_v to_o do_v god_n 〈◊〉_d so_o they_o bless_v in_o god_n name_n 1._o this_o do_v much_o commend_v the_o ministerial_a function_n 2._o it_o shall_v stir_v up_o man_n to_o have_v that_o call_n in_o high_a account_n and_o to_o believe_v godâ—…_n word_n preach_v by_o they_o 1_o thes._n 2._o 13._o the_o main_a point_n here_o prove_v be_v that_o melchisedec_n be_v great_a than_o abraham_n 〈◊〉_d by_o consequence_n then_o levi_n and_o his_o priesthood_n great_a than_o the_o priesthood_n of_o 〈◊〉_d levites_n and_o that_o thereupon_o christ_n priesthood_n which_o be_v after_o the_o order_n of_o melchisedec_n be_v great_a than_o the_o priesthood_n of_o the_o levite_n and_o answerable_o to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d way_n prefer_v melchisedec_n as_o a_o type_n bless_a abraham_n the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a christ_n 〈◊〉_d truth_n do_v not_o only_o bless_v little_a child_n mar._n 10._o 16._o but_o also_o upon_o his_o 〈◊〉_d on_o into_o heaven_n he_o lift_v up_o his_o hand_n and_o bless_a his_o apostle_n luk._n 24._o 50_o 51._o 〈◊〉_d that_o in_o the_o room_n of_o all_o the_o faithful_a §._o 48._o of_o the_o resolution_n of_o heb._n chap._n 7._o v._n 5_o 6_o 7._o 5._o and_o very_o they_o that_o be_v of_o the_o son_n of_o levi_n who_o receive_v the_o office_n of_o the_o priest_n 〈◊〉_d have_v a_o commandment_n to_o take_v tithe_n of_o the_o people_n according_a to_o the_o law_n that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d their_o brethren_n though_o they_o come_v out_o of_o the_o loin_n of_o abraham_n 6._o but_o he_o who_o descent_n be_v not_o count_v from_o they_o receive_v tithe_n of_o abraham_n 〈◊〉_d bless_a he_o that_o have_v the_o promise_n 7._o and_o without_o all_o contradiction_n the_o less_o be_v bless_v of_o the_o better_a vers._n 5._o the_o sum_n of_o these_o three_o verse_n be_v a_o proof_n of_o melchisedecs_n greatness_n above_o abraham_n the_o part_n be_v two_o 1._o a_o confirmation_n of_o a_o former_a argument_n 2._o another_o argument_n the_o confirmation_n be_v take_v from_o the_o difference_n betwixt_o melchisedec_n and_o the_o â—…evites_n hereof_o be_v two_o branch_n one_o concern_v the_o levite_n the_o other_o melchisedec_n in_o the_o former_a be_v set_v down_o 1._o a_o description_n of_o the_o person_n 2._o a_o declaration_n of_o the_o difference_n the_o person_n be_v describe_v 1._o by_o their_o relation_n son_n of_o levi_n which_o be_v amplify_v by_o a_o select_a company_n in_o this_o phrase_n of_o the_o son_n namely_o some_o of_o they_o 2._o by_o their_o function_n which_o be_v set_v out_o 1._o by_o the_o kind_n of_o it_o the_o office_n of_o the_o priesthood_n 2._o by_o their_o right_n to_o it_o in_o this_o word_n receive_v the_o foresay_a function_n be_v amplify_v by_o a_o privilege_n appertain_v 〈◊〉_d hereabout_o four_o point_n be_v observe_v 1._o the_o kind_n of_o privilege_n to_o take_v tithe_n 2._o their_o warrant_n for_o it_o they_o have_v a_o commandment_n 3._o the_o rule_n according_a to_o law_n 4._o the_o person_n of_o who_o they_o take_v tithe_n these_o be_v 1._o general_o express_v the_o people_n 2._o particular_o describe_v and_o that_o by_o a_o double_a relation_n 1._o to_o themselves_o in_o this_o word_n brethren_n 2._o to_o their_o common_a father_n in_o set_v he_o down_o be_v note_v 1._o the_o kind_n of_o inference_n in_o this_o particle_n though_o 2._o the_o manner_n of_o come_v from_o he_o they_o come_v out_o of_o his_o loin_n 3._o the_o name_n of_o their_o father_n abraham_n the_o other_o part_n of_o difference_n declare_v two_o point_n 1._o wherein_o melchisedec_n agree_v with_o levi_n he_o receive_v tithe_n vers._n 6._o 2._o wherein_o they_o differ_v hereof_o be_v two_o branch_n 1._o a_o description_n of_o melchisedec_n he_o who_o descent_n be_v not_o count_v from_o they_o 2._o the_o name_n of_o the_o person_n of_o who_o he_o receive_v tithe_n abraham_n the_o second_o argument_n whereby_o melchisedecs_n greatness_n be_v prove_v be_v a_o act_n of_o 〈◊〉_d on_o his_o part_n hereabout_o observe_v 1._o the_o substance_n of_o the_o argument_n 2._o a_o inference_n make_v thereupon_o in_o the_o substance_n we_o may_v observe_v 1._o the_o kind_n of_o act_n perform_v bless_a 2._o the_o person_n to_o who_o it_o be_v perform_v he_o that_o have_v the_o promise_n vers._n 7._o the_o inference_n be_v a_o excellency_n in_o set_v down_o whereof_o observe_v 1._o the_o manner_n of_o bring_v it_o in_o with_o this_o asseveration_n without_o all_o contradiâ—…_n 2._o the_o matter_n which_o declare_v the_o difference_n betwixt_o he_o that_o bless_a and_o he_o that_o be_v bless_v he_o that_o do_v bless_v be_v great_a the_o other_o less_o §._o 49._o of_o the_o doctrine_n raise_v out_o of_o heb._n 7._o 5_o 6_o 7._o i._o the_o excellency_n of_o melchisedecs_n priesthood_n be_v a_o certain_a truth_n this_o note_n of_o asseveration_n very_o prove_v as_o much_o see_v §_o 37._o ii_o all_o leâ—…ies_n son_n have_v not_o the_o same_o dignity_n they_o be_v but_o some_o of_o they_o see_v §_o 37._o iii_o the_o priesthood_n be_v a_o choice_n office_n so_o it_o be_v here_o bring_v in_o to_o be_v see_v §_o 37._o iv._o trâ—…e_v priest_n be_v depute_v to_o that_o office_n they_o receive_v it_o see_v §_o 37._o v._o 〈◊〉_d be_v due_a to_o priest_n they_o have_v a_o commandment_n to_o receive_v they_o see_v §_o 39_o vi_o god_n command_v be_v a_o good_a warrant_n it_o be_v the_o levite_n warrant_v see_v §_o 39_o vii_o god_n command_n be_v order_v according_a to_o law_n hereof_o be_v give_v a_o particular_a instance_n see_v §_o 39_o viii_o all_o sort_n pay_v tithe_n under_o this_o word_n people_n all_o sort_n be_v comprise_v see_v §_o 39_o ix_o a_o office_n may_v give_v a_o dignity_n over_o equal_n this_o phrase_n come_v out_o of_o the_o loin_n imply_v a_o equality_n yet_o priest_n have_v a_o dignity_n above_o other_o that_o come_v out_o of_o the_o same_o loin_n see_v §_o 41._o x._o priest_n and_o other_o be_v brethren_n for_o priest_n receive_v tithe_n of_o their_o brethren_n see_v §_o 41._o vers._n 6._o xi_o melchisedecs_n pedigree_n be_v not_o count_v from_o man_n this_o be_v here_o express_o affirm_v see_v §_o 42._o xii_o melchisedec_n receive_v tithe_n of_o the_o father_n of_o levi_n namely_o of_o abraham_n see_v §_o 42._o xiii_o there_o be_v a_o authoritative_a kind_n of_o blessing_n such_o a_o one_o be_v here_o mention_v see_v §_o 43._o fourteen_o priest_n have_v a_o power_n to_o bless_v authoritative_o so_o do_v melchisedec_n see_v §_o 43._o xv._n the_o â—…aith_n of_o the_o best_a need_v strengthen_v instance_n abraham_n see_v §_o 45._o xvi_o it_o be_v a_o privilege_n to_o have_v a_o right_a to_o god_n promise_n this_o be_v here_o note_v as_o one_o of_o abraham_n privilege_n see_v §_o 44._o verse_n 7._o xvii_o there_o be_v unquestionable_a truth_n even_o such_o as_o be_v without_o all_o 〈◊〉_d see_v §_o 46._o xviii_o to_o bless_v be_v a_o act_n of_o superiority_n in_o this_o be_v melchisedec_n great_a see_v §_o 47._o xix_o to_o be_v bless_v be_v a_o act_n of_o inferiority_n in_o this_o be_v abraham_n less_o see_v §_o 47._o xx._n christ_n be_v great_a than_o all_o christ_n be_v the_o truth_n of_o that_o which_o be_v here_o set_v
speak_v this_o by_o perâ—…_n 1_o cor._n 7._o 6._o this_o be_v a_o mean_n to_o prevent_v misinterpretation_n and_o to_o make_v that_o which_o be_v speak_v to_o be_v more_o fair_o and_o candid_o take_v §._o 56._o of_o levi_n pay_v tithe_n in_o abraham_n levi_n be_v here_o 〈◊〉_d metonymical_o put_v for_o his_o son_n who_o be_v so_o set_v down_o v_o 5._o §_o 37._o for_o levi_n himself_o be_v no_o priest_n nor_o do_v he_o receive_v tithe_n but_o he_o be_v their_o great_a grandfather_n two_o thing_n be_v here_o speak_v of_o levi_n one_o take_v for_o grant_v which_o be_v that_o he_o receive_v tithe_n the_o other_o express_v and_o prove_v which_o be_v that_o he_o pay_v tithe_n the_o former_a be_v a_o prerogative_n and_o a_o sign_n of_o superiority_n of_o it_o see_v v_o 2._o â—…_n 〈◊〉_d and_o v_o 4._o §_o 33._o the_o latter_a be_v a_o sign_n of_o inferiority_n see_v v_o 4._o §_o 33._o against_o this_o latter_a it_o may_v be_v object_v that_o levi_n be_v not_o then_o bear_v when_o 〈◊〉_d bear_v be_v pay_v to_o melchisedec_n for_o abraham_n meet_v melchisedec_n before_o ishmael_n be_v bear_v now_o he_o be_v bear_v in_o the_o 86._o year_n of_o abraham_n gen._n 16._o 16._o isaac_n be_v bear_v 〈◊〉_d year_n after_o in_o the_o 100_o year_n of_o abraham_n gen._n 21._o 5._o jacob_n be_v bear_v in_o 〈◊〉_d year_n of_o isaac_n gen._n 25._o 26._o which_o be_v 74._o year_n after_o ishmaels_n birth_n jacob_n 〈◊〉_d above_o 40._o year_n old_a when_o he_o go_v to_o his_o uncle_n laban_n gen._n 26._o 34._o thus_o there_o 〈◊〉_d 114._o year_n betwixt_o ishmaels_n birth_n and_o jacob_n go_v to_o laban_n how_o many_o yearâ—…_n more_o there_o be_v betwixt_o abraham_n meeting_n melchisedec_n and_o ishmaels_n birth_n 〈◊〉_d again_o betwixt_o jacob_n go_v to_o his_o uncle_n and_o the_o birth_n of_o levi_n be_v not_o express_o 〈◊〉_d down_o this_o be_v certain_a that_o levi_n be_v bear_v many_o more_o than_o a_o 100_o year_n before_o abraham_n pay_v ten_o to_o melchisedec_n and_o levy_n be_v in_o this_o world_n so_o as_o it_o 〈◊〉_d seem_v strange_a that_o levi_n shall_v pay_v tithe_n to_o melchisedec_n to_o resolve_v this_o doubt_n the_o apostle_n here_o express_o say_v that_o levi_n pay_v tithe_n in_o abraham_n from_o this_o answer_n arise_v another_o scruple_n namely_o that_o christ_n be_v in_o abraham_n abraham_n as_o well_o as_o levi_n so_o as_o christ_n himself_o shall_v pay_v tithe_n by_o this_o reason_n and_o 〈◊〉_d be_v inferior_a to_o melchisedec_n answ._n 1._o in_o general_a it_o may_v be_v reply_v that_o melchisedec_n be_v a_o type_n of_o christâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d that_o that_o which_o be_v say_v of_o melchisedec_n and_o his_o priesthood_n be_v speak_v of_o he_o as_o of_o a_o type_n and_o that_o purposely_o to_o set_v forth_o the_o greatness_n and_o excellency_n of_o christ_n and_o 〈◊〉_d priesthood_n wherefore_o to_o put_v christ_n into_o the_o rank_n of_o those_o who_o be_v inferior_a to_o melchisedec_n be_v direct_o to_o cross_v the_o main_a scope_n of_o the_o apostle_n 2._o christ_n consist_v of_o two_o nature_n divine_a and_o humane_a though_o therefore_o be_v may_v be_v reckon_v among_o the_o son_n of_o abraham_n in_o regard_n of_o his_o humane_a nature_n yet_o in_o regard_n of_o his_o person_n which_o consist_v of_o both_o nature_n he_o be_v superior_a to_o abraham_n and_o great_a than_o he_o thus_o david_n who_o son_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n christ_n be_v call_v he_o lord_n in_o reference_n to_o his_o person_n matth._n 22._o 44._o 3._o though_o christ_n take_v flesh_n by_o ordinary_a descent_n from_o abraham_n yet_o come_v he_o not_o from_o abraham_n by_o ordinary_a and_o natural_a generation_n from_o his_o mother_n the_o virgin_n mary_n he_o receive_v the_o substance_n and_o matter_n of_o his_o flesh_n out_o of_o which_o it_o be_v raise_v and_o form_v yet_o have_v no_o father_n he_o come_v not_o by_o any_o natural_a act_n of_o generation_n though_o a_o mother_n afford_v matter_n for_o generation_n yet_o the_o active_a force_n and_o virtue_n of_o generation_n come_v from_o the_o father_n hence_o be_v it_o that_o christ_n be_v 〈◊〉_d from_o the_o common_a contagion_n of_o original_a sin_n for_o though_o he_o be_v of_o adam_n and_o so_o of_o abraham_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o substance_n of_o his_o flesh_n yet_o he_o be_v not_o by_o adam_n or_o by_o abraham_n no_o son_n of_o their_o posterity_n be_v the_o procreant_a cause_n or_o begetter_n of_o he_o christ_n therefore_o can_v be_v say_v to_o do_v in_o abraham_n those_o thing_n which_o other_o of_o his_o posterity_n do_v §._o 57_o of_o child_n be_v in_o their_o parent_n condition_n in_o that_o levi_n pay_v tithe_n in_o abraham_n it_o appear_v that_o child_n be_v in_o the_o same_o common_a condition_n that_o their_o parent_n be_v i_o say_v common_a condition_n to_o exempt_v such_o particular_a privilege_n as_o god_n by_o his_o providence_n may_v and_o oft_o do_v conâ—…er_n upon_o child_n above_o their_o parent_n these_o privilege_n may_v be_v outward_a and_o inward_a outward_a in_o worldly_a dignity_n as_o saul_n and_o david_n be_v both_o advance_v above_o their_o father_n in_o that_o they_o be_v make_v king_n inward_a in_o spiritual_a grace_n herein_o hezekiah_n and_o josiah_n be_v much_o advance_v above_o their_o father_n so_o be_v all_o pious_a child_n that_o be_v bear_v of_o impious_a father_n the_o inferiority_n of_o abraham_n and_o in_o he_o of_o levi_n here_o mention_v be_v a_o common_a condition_n none_o of_o their_o son_n be_v exempt_v from_o it_o parent_n be_v themselves_o by_o nature_n unclean_a so_o be_v all_o their_o child_n who_o can_v bring_v a_o clean_a thing_n 〈◊〉_d of_o a_o unclean_a job_n 14._o 4._o in_o this_o respect_n bildad_n have_v say_v that_o man_n be_v a_o worm_n add_v and_o the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v a_o worm_n job_n 25._o 6._o as_o man_n be_v so_o be_v a_o son_n of_o man_n in_o this_o respect_n this_o phrase_n be_v oft_o use_v we_o be_v as_o all_o our_o father_n be_v 1_o chro._n 29._o 15._o psal._n 33._o 12._o and_o this_o i_o be_o not_o better_o than_o my_o father_n 1_o king_n 19_o 4._o this_o the_o lord_n so_o order_v 1._o that_o the_o same_o law_n and_o ordinance_n instruction_n and_o direction_n exhortation_n and_o consolation_n promise_n and_o threaten_n may_v be_v of_o force_n and_o use_v to_o all_o of_o all_o age_n 2._o that_o none_o may_v presume_v above_o other_o 3._o that_o none_o may_v be_v too_o much_o debase_v 1._o this_o give_v a_o check_n to_o their_o pride_n who_o for_o some_o outward_a privilege_n advance_v themselves_o above_o the_o common_a condition_n of_o man_n as_o if_o they_o be_v god_n and_o not_o man_n from_o heaven_n and_o not_o from_o earth_n such_o be_v they_o who_o say_v let_v we_o break_v their_o band_n asunder_o and_o cast_v away_o their_o cord_n from_o we_o psal._n 2._o 3._o and_o such_o as_o say_v of_o christ_n we_o will_v not_o have_v this_o man_n to_o reign_v over_o we_o luk._n 19_o 14._o pharaoh_n be_v such_o a_o one_o exod._n 5._o 2._o and_o nebuch_o adnezzar_n dan._n 3._o 15._o and_o haman_n hester_n 3._o 2._o and_o tyrus_n ezek._n 28._o 2._o now_o mark_v the_o end_n of_o all_o these_o 2._o this_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n to_o consider_v what_o our_o father_n have_v be_v and_o to_o what_o they_o have_v be_v subject_a and_o from_o thence_o to_o gather_v what_o we_o be_v subject_a unto_o to_o what_o inferiority_n infirmity_n pain_n disease_n distress_n and_o other_o calamity_n a_o sentio_fw-la heathen_a man_n can_v say_v i_o be_o a_o man_n and_o find_v myself_o exempt_v from_o no_o humane_a frailty_n we_o can_v better_o discern_v weakness_n and_o infirmity_n in_o other_o that_o have_v be_v before_o we_o then_o in_o ourselves_o we_o can_v speak_v much_o of_o our_o father_n infirmity_n imperfection_n trouble_n and_o mortality_n but_o self-love_n so_o blind_v our_o eye_n as_o we_o can_v so_o well_o discern_v the_o same_o thing_n in_o ourselves_o the_o like_a may_v be_v apply_v to_o duty_n in_o our_o father_n we_o may_v observe_v what_o duty_n we_o ourselves_o be_v bind_v unto_o §._o 58._o of_o the_o meaning_n of_o the_o ten_o verse_n vers._n 10._o in_o the_o ten_o verse_n there_o be_v a_o confirmation_n and_o a_o explanation_n of_o levi's_fw-la pay_v tithe_n in_o abraham_n the_o caufall_n conjunction_n 〈◊〉_d for_o show_v that_o this_o verse_n be_v infer_v as_o a_o confirmation_n of_o that_o which_o go_v before_o the_o argument_n be_v take_v from_o that_o union_n that_o be_v betwixt_o a_o father_n and_o his_o posterity_n they_o be_v all_o contain_v in_o he_o and_o as_o one_o with_o he_o so_o as_o what_o he_o do_v they_o do_v the_o explanation_n be_v in_o this_o phrase_n he_o be_v in_o his_o father_n loin_n by_o father_n be_v metonymical_o mean_v his_o great_a grandfather_n
abraham_n in_o a_o three_o generation_n levi_n descend_v from_o abraham_n in_o which_o respect_n he_o be_v in_o he_o for_o that_o which_o come_v out_o of_o one_o must_v needs_o be_v first_o in_o he_o of_o this_o word_n loin_n and_o of_o come_v out_o of_o one_o loin_n see_v v_o 5._o §_o 41._o this_o adverb_n of_o time_n translate_v 64._o yet_o signify_v for_o the_o most_o part_n a_o continuance_n of_o time_n as_o heb._n 11._o 4._o abel_n yet_o speak_v that_o be_v he_o still_o continue_v to_o speak_v it_o have_v reference_n also_o to_o all_o distinction_n of_o time_n as_o to_o time_n present_a thus_o while_o he_o yet_o talk_v matth._n 12._o 46._o and_o to_o the_o time_n to_o come_v joh._n 14._o 30._o and_o to_o the_o time_n past_a act._n 21._o 28._o here_o without_o question_n this_o particle_n have_v reference_n to_o the_o time_n past_a and_o for_o perspicuity_n sake_n may_v be_v translate_v then_o he_o be_v then_o in_o the_o loin_n of_o his_o father_n when_o melchisedec_n meet_v he_o of_o melchisedecs_n meeting_n abraham_n see_v v_o 1._o §_o 8._o §._o 59_o of_o child_n do_v what_o their_o parent_n do_v and_o that_o in_o their_o loin_n levi_n be_v say_v to_o do_v what_o abraham_n do_v because_o he_o be_v in_o abraham_n loin_n so_o as_o parent_n bare_a in_o their_o bowel_n and_o represent_v the_o person_n of_o all_o that_o be_v to_o come_v loin_n from_o they_o not_o only_o isaac_n who_o be_v abraham_n immediate_a son_n but_o also_o jacob_n his_o son_n son_n yea_o and_o levi_n also_o the_o son_n of_o his_o son_n son_n be_v as_o the_o apostle_n here_o say_v in_o abraham_n loin_n and_o pay_v tithe_n to_o melchisedec_n the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o aaron_n who_o be_v the_o son_n of_o the_o son_n son_n of_o levi._n for_o kohath_n be_v levi's_fw-la son_n amram_n kobath_n son_n and_o aaron_n amrams_n son_n exod._n 6._o 16_o etc._n etc._n the_o like_a may_v be_v apply_v to_o all_o succeed_a generation_n which_o have_v be_v and_o shall_v be_v to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n god_n make_v this_o promise_n to_o jacob_n king_n shall_v come_v out_o of_o thy_o loin_n gen._n 35._o 11._o yet_o there_o come_v not_o king_n from_o jacob_n stock_n not_o king_n of_o israel_n which_o be_v especial_o mean_v in_o that_o promise_n for_o the_o space_n of_o six_o hundred_o year_n after_o that_o this_o be_v further_a manifest_v by_o these_o metaphor_n wherein_o the_o extent_n of_o god_n promise_n be_v transfe_v thy_o seed_n shall_v be_v as_o the_o dust_n of_o the_o earth_n gen._n 13._o 16._o as_o the_o star_n of_o 〈◊〉_d gen._n 15._o 5._o as_o the_o sand_n on_o the_o seashore_n gen._n 22_o 17._o hereby_o be_v mean_v the_o promise_a seed_n out_o of_o which_o the_o church_n shall_v sprout_v yet_o abraham_n himself_o have_v 〈◊〉_d one_o son_n of_o that_o seed_n and_o that_o one_o son_n have_v but_o one_o other_o son_n and_o that_o other_o many_o son_n the_o grandchild_n have_v but_o twelve_o son_n so_o as_o many_o generation_n succeed_v 〈◊〉_d after_o another_o be_v comprise_v under_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n god_n in_o his_o eternal_a counsel_n have_v appoint_v that_o such_o and_o such_o shall_v by_o 〈◊〉_d come_v from_o such_o a_o stock_n and_o thereupon_o he_o account_v they_o to_o be_v in_o that_o very_a 〈◊〉_d and_o withal_o account_v the_o thing_n do_v by_o that_o stock_n to_o be_v do_v by_o all_o they_o 〈◊〉_d all_o that_o time_n after_o time_n shall_v sprout_v from_o thence_o hereupon_o as_o a_o corollary_n and_o just_a consequence_n it_o may_v be_v infer_v that_o child_n act_n and_o child_n child_n generation_n after_o generation_n stand_v accessary_a to_o the_o 〈◊〉_d action_n of_o parent_n i_o say_v natural_a because_o action_n of_o grace_n be_v more_o proper_o the_o action_n of_o god_n spirit_n than_o our_o own_o for_o it_o be_v god_n that_o in_o that_o case_n work_v 〈◊〉_d both_o to_o will_v and_o to_o do_v of_o his_o good_a pleasure_n phil._n 2._o 13._o all_o such_o grace_n be_v the_o 〈◊〉_d â—…_n the_o spirit_n gal._n 5._o 22._o this_o action_n of_o levi_n be_v a_o action_n of_o man_n common_a condition_n in_o regard_n of_o god_n account_v a_o man_n posterity_n to_o be_v in_o his_o loin_n the_o â—…ning_n against_o transgressor_n be_v thus_o enlarge_v i_o will_v visit_v the_o iniquity_n of_o the_o father_n 〈◊〉_d their_o child_n exod._n 34._o 7._o object_n promise_v also_o of_o reward_n upon_o that_o grace_n that_o be_v in_o father_n be_v extend_v unto_o their_o child_n as_o well_o as_o threaten_v of_o revenge_n for_o sin_n exod._n 20._o 5_o 6._o answ._n true_a but_o upon_o a_o different_a ground_n the_o promise_n of_o reward_n be_v of_o 〈◊〉_d grace_n but_o the_o threaten_n of_o vengeance_n be_v upon_o desert_n on_o the_o foresay_a ground_n it_o may_v well_o be_v infer_v that_o all_o adam_n posterity_n do_v 〈◊〉_d adam_n of_o the_o forbid_a fruit_n in_o he_o wherefore_o by_o one_o man_n sin_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n and_o death_n by_o sin_n and_o so_o death_n puss_v upon_o all_o man_n sor_n that_o all_o have_v sin_v namely_o in_o adam_n and_o by_o the_o offence_n of_o one_o judgement_n come_v on_o all_o man_n to_o condemnation_n rom._n â—…_n 12_o 18._o herein_o this_o proverb_n be_v verify_v the_o father_n have_v eat_v soâ—…re_a grape_n and_o the_o hilâ—…ens_n tooth_n be_v set_v on_o edge_n ezek._n 18._o 2._o object_n the_o jew_n be_v blamâ—…d_v for_o use_v that_o proverb_n answ._n 1._o they_o be_v blame_v for_o put_v sin_n off_o from_o themselves_o as_o if_o they_o have_v be_v punish_v only_o for_o their_o father_n sin_n as_o they_o themselves_o in_o their_o own_o persoâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d 2._o the_o foresay_a proverb_n hold_v not_o in_o such_o as_o be_v true_a penitent_n neither_o their_o own_o nor_o their_o father_n sin_n shall_v be_v lay_v to_o their_o charge_n a_o double_a instruction_n hence_o arise_v one_o concern_v child_n or_o posterity_n the_o othâ—…r_n concern_v parent_n or_o progenitor_n the_o former_a concern_v child_n be_v to_o instract_v they_o how_o far_o they_o ought_v to_o ascâ—…_n predecessor_n in_o examine_v their_o spiritual_a estate_n and_o in_o make_v their_o confession_n of_o sin_n to_o god_n even_o to_o their_o father_n and_o father_n father_n till_o they_o come_v to_o adam_n a_o due_a consideration_n hereof_o will_v be_v a_o especial_a mean_n to_o humble_v our_o soul_n the_o more_o for_o when_o we_o shâ—…ll_v well_o weigh_v how_o to_o the_o numberless_a number_n of_o our_o own_o most_o â—…ctuall_a transgression_n the_o sin_n of_o our_o forefather_n lie_v upon_o our_o neck_n it_o canâ—…_n deep_o humble_v we_o especial_o if_o we_o well_o understand_v the_o heinousnesse_n of_o adam_n 〈◊〉_d sin_n which_o if_o well_o consider_v in_o all_o the_o circumstance_n thereof_o will_v be_v find_v the_o greâ—…test_a sin_n thaâ—…_n ever_o be_v commit_v as_o levi_n in_o abraham_n loin_n by_o give_v titâ—…_n testify_v a_o homage_n to_o melchisedec_n so_o we_o in_o adam_n loin_n by_o eat_v the_o forbiddâ—…n_a fruit_n testify_v our_o homage_n to_o satan_n the_o latter_a instruction_n concern_v parent_n be_v that_o they_o be_v the_o more_o way_n and_o sake_n watchful_a of_o their_o action_n even_o for_o their_o child_n and_o posterity_n sake_n because_o they_o be_v count_v to_o do_v those_o thing_n which_o themselves_o do_v that_o damage_n which_o by_o our_o law_n extend_v to_o the_o child_n and_o posterity_n of_o felon_n and_o traitor_n 〈◊〉_d many_o that_o have_v respect_n to_o their_o posterity_n from_o those_o transgression_n see_v mâ—…e_n hereof_o in_o dome_a dut._n treat_n 6._o §_o 6_o 7._o §._o 60._o of_o the_o resolution_n and_o observation_n of_o heb._n chap._n 7._o v._n 9_o 10._o and_o as_o i_o may_v so_o say_v levi_n also_o who_o receive_v tithe_n pay_v tithe_n in_o abraham_n for_o he_o be_v yet_o in_o the_o loin_n of_o his_o father_n when_o melchisedec_n meet_v he_o the_o sum_n of_o these_o two_o verse_n be_v levi's_fw-la pay_v tithe_n in_o abraham_n this_o be_v 1._o propound_v v_o 9_o 2._o prove_v v_o 10._o in_o the_o proposition_n two_o point_n be_v observable_a 1._o the_o manner_n of_o bring_v it_o in_o thus_o as_o i_o may_v so_o say_v 2._o the_o matter_n this_o consist_v of_o two_o act_n 1._o a_o act_n of_o superiority_n which_o be_v to_o receive_v tithe_n 2._o a_o act_n of_o inferiority_n herein_o be_v lay_v down_o 1._o the_o kind_n of_o act_n he_o pay_v tithe_n 2._o the_o manner_n of_o do_v it_o in_o abraham_n in_o the_o proof_n be_v two_o point_n vers._n 10._o 1._o the_o union_n betwixt_o parent_n and_o child_n a_o son_n be_v in_o the_o loin_n of_o â—…is_n father_n 2._o the_o extent_n of_o this_o union_n unto_o succeed_a generation_n this_o be_v imply_v under_o this_o phrase_n when_o melchisedec_n meet_v he_o doctrine_n i._o strange_a phrase_n must_v
too_o dear_a for_o christ_n who_o think_v not_o his_o own_o blood_n too_o dear_a for_o we_o well_o might_n christ_n say_v if_o any_o man_n come_v to_o i_o and_o hate_v not_o his_o father_n and_o mother_n and_o wife_n and_o child_n and_o brethren_n and_o sister_n yea_o and_o his_o own_o life_n also_o he_o can_v be_v my_o disciple_n luke_n 14._o 26._o christ._n 6._o in_o particular_a let_v it_o move_v we_o to_o give_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o christ._n he_o give_v himself_o to_o death_n for_o we_o he_o require_v that_o we_o give_v ourselves_o a_o live_a sacrifice_n to_o he_o rom._n 12._o 1._o he_o gain_v nothing_o to_o himself_o by_o shed_v his_o blood_n but_o we_o gain_v remission_n of_o sin_n reconciliation_n with_o god_n justification_n all_o happiness_n 7._o from_o the_o foresay_a price_n of_o our_o redemption_n arise_v a_o firm_a and_o sure_a ground_n of_o faith_n faith_n what_o place_n be_v leave_v for_o doubt_v and_o despair_v when_o such_o a_o price_n of_o redemption_n as_o christ_n own_o blood_n be_v pay_v this_o price_n afford_v two_o strong_a prop_n of_o faith_n 1._o infinite_a mercy_n 2._o perfect_a justice_n §._o 58._o of_o christ_n enter_v by_o his_o blood_n the_o word_n translate_v 〈◊〉_d enter_v be_v a_o compound_n and_o that_o of_o the_o same_o simple_a verb_n that_o be_v use_v chap._n 6._o v._n 19_o §_o 155._o and_o the_o preposition_n be_v double_v with_o like_a emphasis_n as_o it_o be_v there_o whereas_o it_o be_v say_v that_o by_o his_o blood_n he_o enter_v etc._n etc._n it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v take_v of_o carry_v blood_n the_o blood_n which_o he_o shed_v with_o he_o into_o heaven_n in_o a_o vessel_n or_o otherwise_o as_o the_o high_a priest_n carry_v the_o blood_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n into_o the_o most_o holy_a place_n that_o need_v not_o in_o that_o he_o present_v his_o body_n out_o of_o which_o the_o blood_n be_v shed_v and_o which_o be_v the_o sacrifice_n itself_o that_o be_v offer_v up_o which_o be_v more_o than_o that_o which_o the_o priest_n do_v christ_n shed_v his_o blood_n on_o earth_n before_o his_o ascension_n and_o that_o sundry_a blood_n time_n as_o 1._o when_o he_o be_v circumcise_v luke_n 2._o 21._o 2._o when_o in_o his_o agony_n he_o sweat_v drop_n of_o blood_n luke_n 22._o 44._o 3._o when_o he_o be_v scourge_v john_n 19_o 1._o 4._o when_o a_o crown_n of_o thorn_n be_v clap_v upon_o his_o head_n john_n 19_o 2._o 5._o when_o his_o hand_n and_o foot_n be_v nail_v to_o the_o cross_n john_n 20._o 25._o 6._o when_o his_o side_n be_v pierce_v so_o as_o water_n and_o blood_n come_v out_o from_o thence_o john_n 19_o 34._o this_o be_v the_o evidence_n of_o the_o loss_n of_o his_o life_n for_o the_o water_n that_o come_v out_o with_o the_o blood_n show_v that_o his_o very_a heart_n be_v pierce_v this_o phrase_n by_o his_o blood_n imply_v the_o merit_n of_o his_o death_n that_o thereby_o expiation_n be_v make_v for_o our_o sin_n for_o it_o be_v show_v that_o there_o be_v no_o expiation_n without_o blood_n §_o 57_o §._o 59_o of_o heaven_n a_o holy_a place_n the_o place_n whereinto_o christ_n enter_v be_v here_o style_v 〈◊〉_d the_o holy_a place_n of_o the_o divers_a acception_n of_o the_o greek_a word_n translate_v holy_a place_n see_v v_o 8._o §_o 47._o here_o it_o be_v take_v for_o heaven_n itself_o the_o apostle_n plain_o express_v as_o much_o v_o 24._o there_o never_o be_v any_o place_n to_o which_o this_o title_n so_o proper_o belong_v as_o heaven_n of_o christ_n enter_v into_o heaven_n see_v chap._n 1._o v._n 3._o §_o 35._o &_o chap._n 4._o v._n 14._o §_o 84_o 85._o the_o title_n give_v to_o heaven_n in_o this_o place_n sheweth_z it_o to_o be_v a_o most_o holy_a place_n so_o it_o be_v express_o style_v psal._n 20._o 6._o isa._n 57_o 15._o 1._o heaven_n be_v the_o truth_n of_o that_o type_n which_o under_o the_o law_n be_v sanctify_v for_o the_o most_o holy_a place_n 2._o as_o heaven_n at_o first_o be_v make_v holy_a so_o ever_o since_o it_o have_v continue_v to_o be_v never_o be_v it_o any_o way_n pollute_v 3._o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o it_o but_o that_o which_o be_v holy_a as_o holy_a angel_n spirit_n of_o 〈◊〉_d man_n make_v perfect_a 4._o it_o be_v further_a sanctify_a and_o glorify_v by_o the_o continual_a glorious_a presence_n of_o the_o holy_a god_n if_o such_o place_n on_o earth_n where_o god_n be_v please_v sometime_o to_o manifest_v his_o presence_n ordinary_o as_o the_o tabernacle_n and_o temple_n or_o extraordinary_o as_o the_o place_n where_o he_o appear_v to_o moses_n exod._n 3._o 5._o and_o to_o joshua_n jos._n 5._o 15._o be_v 〈◊〉_d much_o more_o the_o place_n of_o his_o continual_a residency_n in_o his_o great_a glory_n 1._o this_o be_v a_o motive_n to_o lift_v up_o pure_a hand_n in_o prayer_n 1_o tim._n 2._o 8._o for_o they_o be_v lifâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d to_o a_o holy_a place_n david_n say_v i_o will_v wash_v my_o hand_n in_o innocency_n so_o will_v i_o compâ—…â—…hine_v altar_n psal._n 26._o 6._o heaven_n be_v a_o more_o holy_a place_n then_o the_o altar_n be_v we_o 〈◊〉_d therefore_o be_v more_o careful_a to_o wash_v our_o hand_n in_o innocâ—…ncy_n when_o we_o approach_v to_o heaven_n but_o in_o prayer_n the_o soul_n after_o a_o especial_a and_o spiritual_a manner_n enter_v into_o that_o holy_a place_n this_o inference_n our_o apostle_n teach_v we_o to_o make_v chap._n 10._o v._n 19_o 20._o 2._o it_o be_v a_o motive_n to_o â—…eanse_v ourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n throughout_o the_o whole_a câ—…se_n of_o our_o life_n 2_o cor._n â—…_n 1._o and_o to_o grow_v up_o into_o full_a holiness_n that_o we_o may_v be_v fit_v to_o enter_v into_o this_o holy_a place_n for_o there_o shall_v in_o no_o wise_n enter_v into_o it_o any_o thing_n that_o deâ—…leth_v rev._n 21._o 27._o when_o those_o angel_n that_o at_o first_o be_v make_v holy_a become_v unholy_a this_o holy_a place_n can_v hold_v they_o no_o long_o 2_o pet._n 2._o 4._o it_o be_v most_o meet_a that_o we_o be_v fit_v for_o the_o place_n of_o our_o everlasting_a abode_n two_o grace_n be_v in_o special_a requisite_a hereunto_o 1._o i'faith_o whereby_o we_o apply_v to_o ourselves_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n that_o cleanse_v 〈◊〉_d from_o all_o sin_n 1_o john_n 1._o 7._o 2._o repentance_n whereby_o sin_n be_v mortify_v in_o we_o luke_n 13._o 3_o 5._o act._n 2._o 38._o §._o 60._o of_o christ_n enter_v once_o into_o heaven_n the_o time_n of_o christ_n enter_v into_o heaven_n be_v limit_v by_o this_o particle_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d this_o be_v not_o here_o take_v as_o it_o be_v v_o 7._o for_o once_o a_o year_n but_o exclusive_o once_o for_o ever_o thus_o it_o be_v take_v chap._n 6._o v._n 4._o and_o jude_n v._n 3._o in_o this_o exclusive_a respect_n man_n be_v say_v once_o to_o die_v v_o 27._o and_o it_o be_v say_v of_o christ_n that_o he_o die_v for_o sin_n once_o rom._n 6._o 10._o that_o christ_n enter_v but_o once_o into_o heaven_n be_v evident_a by_o this_o phrase_n who_o the_o heaven_n must_v receive_v until_o the_o time_n of_o restitution_n of_o all_o thing_n act._n 3._o 21._o christ_n in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o flesh_n do_v and_o endure_v whatsoever_o be_v requifite_n for_o man_n eternal_a redemption_n v_o 26._o see_v more_o hereof_o chap._n 7._o v._n 27._o §_o 115._o among_o other_o argument_n this_o may_v be_v press_v against_o the_o conceit_n of_o christ_n personal_a reign_v on_o earth_n for_o a_o thousand_o year_n after_o which_o they_o say_v he_o be_v to_o enter_v into_o heaven_n again_o but_o hereof_o we_o may_v have_v a_o more_o fit_a occasion_n to_o speak_v upon_o the_o last_o verse_n of_o this_o chapter_n §_o 143._o §._o 61._o of_o christ_n perfect_a man_n redemption_n before_o he_o enter_v into_o heaven_n one_o special_a ground_n of_o christ_n enter_v into_o heaven_n be_v thus_o express_v â—…ving_v 〈◊〉_d obtaâ—…ned_v eternal_a redemption_n the_o word_n translate_v obtain_v proper_o signify_v sound_v mat._n 2._o 8_o 11._o for_o he_o that_o find_v s_o a_o thing_n obtain_v it_o where_o the_o angel_n say_v to_o the_o virgin_n mary_n thou_o 〈◊〉_d sound_a favour_n with_o god_n luke_n 2._o 30._o he_o mean_v thou_o have_v obtain_v favour_n so_o this_o phrase_n find_v grace_n heb._n 4._o 16._o be_v all_o one_o as_o obtain_v grace_n the_o word_n here_o use_v be_v a_o participle_n of_o the_o first_o aorist_n and_o imply_v the_o time_n past_a or_o a_o thing_n do_v and_o effect_v thus_o it_o intend_v that_o christ_n have_v do_v and_o endure_v whatsoever_o be_v requisite_a for_o man_n redemption_n whilst_o he_o be_v on_o earth_n and_o after_o that_o go_v into_o heaven_n a_o like_a tense_n be_v use_v to_o set_v forth_o the_o like_a thing_n eph._n 5._o 26._o which_o word_n for_o word_n be_v thus_o to_o be_v
1._o by_o the_o subject_n purge_v your_o conscience_n 2._o by_o the_o object_n purge_v away_o dead_a work_n 3._o by_o the_o end_n this_o be_v set_v out_o 1._o by_o a_o duty_n on_o our_o part_n to_o serve_v 2._o by_o the_o object_n of_o that_o duty_n which_o be_v god_n amplify_v by_o his_o property_n live_v §._o 87._o of_o observation_n raise_v out_o of_o hebrew_n 9_o 13_o 14._o vers._n 13._o i._o have_v may_v be_v confirm_v it_o be_v a_o clear_a case_n that_o christ_n by_o his_o own_o blood_n obtain_v eternal_a redemption_n yet_o the_o apostle_n here_o prove_v it_o as_o iâ—…_n evident_a by_o this_o causal_a particle_n for._n see_v §_o 68_o ii_o proof_n be_v to_o be_v take_v from_o thing_n know_v these_o hebrew_n well_o know_v the_o use_n and_o end_n of_o the_o rite_n of_o the_o law_n therefore_o the_o apostle_n draw_v his_o argument_n from_o they_o see_v §_o 68_o iii_o thing_n take_v for_o grant_v may_v be_v conditional_o propound_v this_o particle_n if_o be_v conditional_a yet_o thereby_o a_o grant_v truth_n be_v set_v out_o see_v §_o 68_o iv._o blood_n be_v a_o mean_n of_o expiation_n to_o this_o end_n mention_n be_v here_o make_v of_o blood_n see_v §_o 69._o v._o bruit_n beast_n be_v type_n under_o the_o law_n such_o be_v bull_n and_o goat_n see_v §_o 63._o vi_o there_o be_v type_n of_o sanctification_n as_o well_o as_o justification_n the_o ash_n here_o mention_v be_v mingle_v with_o water_n do_v typify_v mean_n of_o sanctification_n see_v §_o 70._o vii_o sanctification_n flow_v from_o christ._n the_o heifer_n out_o of_o who_o ash_n the_o sanctify_a water_n be_v make_v prefigure_v christ._n see_v §_o 82._o viii_o the_o benefit_n of_o christ_n death_n be_v make_v we_o by_o application_n of_o the_o same_o the_o riâ—…e_n of_o sprinkle_v do_v typify_v as_o much_o see_v §_o 72._o ix_o the_o unclean_a may_v be_v cleanse_v it_o be_v here_o express_o say_v that_o by_o the_o rite_n of_o the_o law_n the_o unclean_a be_v sanctify_v see_v §_o 74._o x._o legal_a purgation_n be_v only_o external_o they_o be_v only_o a_o purify_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d see_v §_o 75._o vers._n 14._o xi_o there_o be_v no_o comparison_n betwixt_o the_o type_n and_o truth_n this_o phrase_n 〈◊〉_d much_o more_o intend_v as_o much_o see_v §_o 76._o xii_o christ_n blood_n be_v typify_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o beast_n so_o much_o be_v here_o demonstrate_v by_o the_o mention_n of_o christ_n blood_n see_v §_o 76._o xiii_o christ_n in_o his_o divine_a nature_n be_v a_o spirit_n see_v §_o 77._o fourteen_o that_o spirit_n be_v eternal_a these_o two_o last_o point_n be_v plain_o express_v and_o show_v that_o christ_n be_v god_n eternal_a see_v §_o 77._o xv._n christ_n deity_n make_v his_o sacrifice_n so_o effectual_a as_o it_o be_v for_o this_o end_n the_o apostle_n here_o say_v through_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n he_o offer_v see_v §_o 77._o xvi_o the_o sacrifice_n which_o christ_n offer_v be_v himself_o this_o be_v plain_o express_v see_v §_o 78._o xvii_o christ_n be_v a_o priest_n in_o both_o nature_n his_o divine_a nature_n be_v set_v out_o by_o this_o phrase_n eternal_a spirit_n his_o humane_a be_v comprise_v under_o this_o word_n himself_o the_o word_n offer_v note_v his_o priestly_a function_n see_v §_o 78._o xviii_o christ_n voluntary_o die_v xix_o christ_n death_n be_v a_o ransom_n these_o two_o doctrine_n arise_v out_o of_o this_o phrase_n offer_v himself_o see_v §_o 79._o xx._n christ_n be_v perfect_o pure_a he_o be_v without_o spot_n see_v §_o 80._o xxi_o christ_n be_v offer_v up_o to_o god_n so_o much_o be_v express_o set_v down_o §_o 81._o xxii_o christ_n blood_n have_v a_o purge_a virtue_n it_o be_v here_o say_v thereof_o that_o it_o 〈◊〉_d see_v §_o 82._o xxiii_o the_o purge_a virtue_n of_o christ_n blood_n extendâ—…th_v itself_o to_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n so_o much_o be_v â—…ntended_v in_o this_o word_n conscience_n see_v §_o 83._o xxiv_o conscience_n be_v most_o affect_a with_o sin_n this_o be_v the_o reason_n why_o conscience_n be_v here_o put_v for_o the_o whole_a man_n for_o guilt_n of_o sin_n most_o affright_v the_o conscience_n and_o pardon_v of_o sin_n most_o quiet_v it_o see_v §_o 83._o xxv_o sin_n be_v dead_a work_n so_o they_o be_v here_o express_o call_v see_v §_o 84._o xxvi_o they_o be_v sin_n from_o which_o christ_n blood_n do_v cleanse_v this_o follow_v from_o that_o which_o be_v intend_v under_o dead_a work_n see_v §_o 84_o xxvii_o god_n be_v a_o live_a god_n so_o he_o be_v here_o style_v see_v §_o 85._o xxviii_o god_n be_v to_o be_v serve_v this_o by_o just_a consequence_n be_v here_o employ_v §_o 85._o xxix_o the_o end_n of_o free_v from_o dead_a work_n be_v to_o serve_v the_o god_n of_o life_n this_o be_v here_o direct_o 〈◊〉_d down_o see_v §_o 85._o §._o 88_o of_o the_o inserence_n of_o v_o 15._o upon_o that_o which_o go_v before_o heb._n 9_o 15._o and_o for_o this_o cause_n he_o be_v the_o mediator_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n that_o by_o mean_n of_o death_n for_o the_o redemption_n of_o the_o transgression_n that_o be_v under_o the_o first_o testament_n they_o which_o be_v call_v may_v receive_v the_o promise_n of_o eternal_a inheritance_n the_o apostle_n have_v demonstrate_v christ_n blood_n to_o be_v the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d redemption_n 〈◊〉_d here_o proceed_v further_a to_o prove_v the_o point_n his_o main_a argument_n be_v take_v from_o the_o end_n of_o christ_n priesthood_n which_o be_v to_o confirm_v the_o ćovenant_n that_o his_o father_n have_v make_v with_o with_o child_n of_o man_n which_o can_v not_o be_v do_v but_o by_o blood_n this_o point_n be_v handle_v 1._o simple_o v_o 15_o 16_o 17._o 2._o comparative_o in_o reference_n to_o the_o type_n under_o the_o law_n from_o v_o 17._o to_o v_o 24._o the_o argument_n in_o the_o simple_a consideration_n thereof_o be_v take_v from_o a_o special_a function_n that_o christ_n undertake_v to_o make_v good_a his_o father_n engagement_n to_o the_o son_n of_o man_n and_o that_o be_v to_o be_v a_o mediator_n betwixt_o they_o the_o argument_n may_v be_v thus_o frame_v a_o mediator_n to_o ratify_v a_o testament_n must_v do_v it_o by_o blood_n but_o christ_n be_v a_o mediator_n to_o ratify_v his_o father_n testament_n therefore_o he_o must_v do_v it_o by_o blood_n the_o proposition_n be_v propound_v and_o prove_v v_o 16_o 17._o proof_n the_o assumption_n be_v lay_v down_o v_o 15._o the_o manner_n of_o introduce_v this_o argument_n do_v clear_o demonstrate_v that_o it_o tend_v to_o the_o foresay_a purpose_n which_o be_v thus_o 〈◊〉_d and_o for_o this_o cause_n as_o if_o he_o have_v say_v christ_n have_v undertake_v to_o be_v the_o mediator_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n thereby_o undertake_v to_o do_v what_o may_v be_v requisite_a for_o the_o ratification_n thereof_o the_o greek_a phrase_n here_o proper_o translate_v 〈◊〉_d for_o this_o cause_n be_v in_o other_o place_n translate_v therefore_o which_o word_n intend_v as_o much_o as_o this_o phrase_n hereof_o see_v chap._n 1._o v._n 9_o §_o 117._o the_o copulative_a particle_n office_n and_o prefix_v before_o this_o phrase_n want_v not_o emphaâ—…_n it_o imply_v that_o christ_n undertake_v office_n upon_o office_n for_o man_n great_a good_a he_o be_v a_o priest_n to_o purchase_v man_n redemption_n and_o withal_o he_o be_v a_o mediator_n to_o assure_v man_n of_o the_o benefit_n thereof_o many_o other_o function_n be_v note_v in_o scripture_n to_o be_v undertake_v by_o christ._n by_o this_o mean_n may_v we_o have_v a_o more_o distinct_a and_o full_a knowledge_n of_o the_o many_o benefit_n we_o receive_v from_o christ._n as_o one_o type_n can_v not_o set_v out_o all_o that_o christ_n do_v and_o endure_v for_o man_n and_o thereupon_o there_o be_v very_o many_o type_n see_v v._n 2._o 5._o 6._o so_o there_o be_v no_o one_o office_n that_o can_v set_v out_o all_o the_o benefit_n of_o christ._n what_o may_v be_v do_v by_o a_o priest_n what_o by_o a_o mediator_n what_o by_o a_o king_n what_o by_o a_o surety_n what_o by_o a_o redeemer_n what_o by_o a_o advocate_n what_o by_o a_o head_n what_o by_o a_o husband_n what_o by_o a_o father_n and_o so_o what_o by_o other_o like_a relation_n may_v be_v expect_v from_o christ._n if_o therefore_o we_o due_o observe_v the_o many_o undertake_n of_o christ_n in_o scripture_n for_o sont_fw-fr of_o man_n manifest_v by_o sundry_a relation_n and_o withal_o observe_v the_o distinct_a end_n and_o use_n of_o they_o they_o will_v be_v of_o singular_a use_n to_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o obtain_v all_o thing_n that_o may_v bring_v we_o to_o full_a happiness_n of_o this_o great_a office_n of_o christ_n mediator_n and_o of_o appropriate_v it_o to_o a_o covenant_n or_o testament_n see_v chap._n 1._o v._n 6._o §_o 23_o 24._o of_o a_o covenant_n
he_o undertake_v do_v and_o endure_v for_o man_n full_a redemption_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n be_v comprise_v under_o this_o phrase_n good_a thing_n to_o come_v christ_n therefore_o must_v of_o necessity_n do_v and_o endure_v what_o he_o do_v for_o the_o law_n show_v that_o such_o thing_n must_v be_v do_v but_o itself_o can_v not_o do_v they_o that_o the_o law_n can_v not_o do_v these_o thing_n be_v evident_a by_o this_o negative_a phrase_n not_o the_o very_a image_n of_o the_o thing_n the_o principal_a verb_n 〈◊〉_d have_v be_v here_o understand_v thus_o and_o not_o have_v the_o very_a image_n etc._n etc._n the_o word_n translate_v similitudo_fw-la image_n be_v derive_v from_o a_o verb_n that_o signify_v to_o be_v like_a and_o this_o word_n be_v put_v for_o a_o likeness_n or_o resemblance_n it_o be_v sometime_o indefinite_o take_v as_o where_o christ_n say_v who_o be_v this_o image_n mat._n signify_v 22._o 20._o and_o sometime_o restrictive_o and_o that_o in_o two_o eminent_a respect_n 1._o as_o it_o be_v oppose_v to_o the_o first_o draught_n of_o a_o thing_n which_o use_v to_o be_v but_o dark_a obscure_a and_o impolished_a thus_o image_n set_v out_o a_o full_a lively_a and_o perfect_a representation_n of_o a_o thing_n as_o when_o a_o limner_n draw_v a_o man_n picture_n first_o he_o draw_v it_o out_o with_o a_o coal_n or_o black_a lead_n this_o be_v the_o shadow_n of_o it_o then_o he_o set_v it_o out_o in_o all_o the_o proper_a colour_n so_o lively_a as_o any_o may_v know_v who_o picture_n it_o be_v thus_o it_o be_v use_v in_o this_o phrase_n a_o image_n make_v like_a to_o corruptible_a man_n rom._n 1._o 23._o 2._o as_o it_o be_v put_v for_o the_o pattern_n whereto_o other_o thing_n be_v resemble_v thus_o a_o live_a man_n be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o image_n of_o those_o picture_n which_o be_v make_v to_o set_v he_o out_o and_o a_o father_n have_v many_o child_n like_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o image_n of_o they_o all_o thus_o god_n have_v make_v those_o who_o he_o have_v choose_v to_o be_v conform_v to_o the_o image_n of_o his_o son_n rom._n 8._o 29._o in_o these_o latter_a restrictive_a sense_n image_n be_v here_o use_v and_o that_o in_o reference_n to_o the_o truth_n and_o substance_n which_o be_v prefigure_v under_o the_o law_n and_o be_v reveal_v in_o and_o by_o the_o gospel_n in_o the_o law_n it_o be_v as_o it_o be_v with_o a_o black_a coal_n shadow_v in_o the_o gospel_n it_o be_v full_o lively_a conspicuous_o reveal_v under_o the_o gospel_n therefore_o we_o have_v not_o the_o shadow_n but_o the_o image_n a_o most_o clear_a revelation_n of_o christ._n 〈◊〉_d the_o word_n shadow_n whereunto_o image_n be_v here_o oppose_v show_v that_o the_o first_o restrictive_a sense_n be_v here_o mean_v and_o the_o relative_a particle_n together_o with_o the_o article_n thus_o translate_v the_o very_a show_n that_o the_o latter_a be_v mean_v the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d thing_n add_v unto_o image_n have_v reference_n to_o good_a thing_n before_o mention_v and_o intend_v the_o same_o thus_o it_o do_v in_o general_a and_o negative_o set_v out_o the_o same_o thing_n that_o that_o particular_a and_o affirmative_a clause_n do_v a_o shadow_n of_o good_a thing_n to_o come_v and_o both_o phrase_n demonstrate_v that_o legal_a type_n do_v prefigure_v such_o necessary_a good_a thing_n to_o come_v as_o they_o do_v not_o contain_v in_o themselves_o herein_o be_v manifest_v a_o main_a difference_n betwixt_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n even_o as_o great_a a_o difference_n as_o betwixt_o shadow_n and_o substance_n herein_o be_v confirm_v that_o which_o be_v note_v concern_v the_o better_a thing_n under_o the_o gospel_n chap._n 2._o v._n 3._o §_o 21._o §._o 3._o of_o the_o insufficiency_n of_o legal_a sacrifice_n to_o make_v perfect_a from_o the_o foresay_a nature_n of_o the_o law_n set_v down_o affirmative_o under_o the_o metaphor_n of_o a_o shadow_n and_o negative_o not_o the_o very_a image_n and_o from_o the_o use_n of_o the_o law_n which_o be_v to_o foreshow_v good_a thing_n to_o come_v the_o apostle_n infer_v the_o main_a conclusion_n about_o the_o impotency_n of_o the_o law_n that_o it_o can_v never_o make_v perfect_a no_o not_o those_o who_o come_v to_o it_o and_o observe_v the_o rite_n thereof_o the_o principal_a whereof_o be_v sacrifice_n and_o those_o offer_v up_o and_o that_o year_n by_o year_n continual_o to_o make_v perfect_a be_v to_o work_v such_o grace_n in_o one_o as_o may_v bring_v he_o to_o glory_n this_o 〈◊〉_d the_o law_n can_v not_o do_v see_v chap._n 7._o v._n 19_o §_o 86._o among_o manifold_a rite_n of_o the_o law_n the_o apostle_n mention_v 〈◊〉_d sacrifice_n which_o will_v have_v do_v the_o deed_n if_o any_o other_o rite_n can_v have_v do_v it_o for_o sacrifice_n be_v of_o creature_n that_o be_v slay_v and_o that_o for_o sin_n of_o sacrifice_n and_o of_o 〈◊〉_d the_o difference_n between_o they_o and_o gift_n see_v chap._n 5._o v._n 1._o §_o 7._o of_o those_o sacrifice_n it_o be_v say_v that_o they_o be_v offer_v namely_o to_o god_n hereof_o see_v chap._n 5._o v._n 1._o §_o 6._o though_o they_o be_v so_o offer_v and_o that_o by_o god_n appointment_n yet_o they_o can_v not_o make_v perfect_a 〈◊〉_d be_v add_v that_o they_o be_v offer_v 〈◊〉_d year_n by_o year_n of_o this_o phrase_n see_v chap._n 9_o v._n 7._o 〈◊〉_d the_o greek_a word_n translate_v 〈◊〉_d have_v its_o notation_n from_o end_v in_o itself_o like_o a_o 〈◊〉_d which_o end_v where_o it_o begin_v this_o circumstance_n of_o time_n be_v here_o set_v down_o to_o 〈◊〉_d proof_n of_o the_o insufficiency_n of_o the_o legal_a sacrifice_n which_o be_v oft_o offer_v up_o so_o 〈◊〉_d be_v intend_v under_o the_o adverb_n continual_o add_v hereunto_o of_o the_o greek_a phrase_n â—…ted_v 〈◊〉_d continual_o see_v chap._n 7._o v._n 3._o §_o 26._o the_o former_a expression_n of_o the_o time_n have_v reference_n to_o that_o solemn_a day_n wherein_o the_o 〈◊〉_d priest_n once_o a_o year_n enter_v into_o the_o most_o holy_a place_n levit._fw-la 16._o 2._o as_o be_v show_v 〈◊〉_d 9_o v._n 7._o sect._n 41._o and_o to_o manifest_v that_o that_o custom_n continue_v not_o only_o while_o 〈◊〉_d israelites_n be_v in_o the_o wilderness_n or_o till_o the_o temple_n be_v build_v but_o so_o long_o as_o the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o jew_n remain_v even_o till_o christ_n himself_o be_v actual_o offer_v the_o other_o â—…d_v continual_o be_v add_v the_o sacrifice_n offer_v up_o on_o that_o yearly_a day_n be_v here_o synecdochical_o put_v for_o all_o the_o legal_a sacrifice_n but_o special_a relation_n be_v have_v to_o the_o sacrifice_n offer_v on_o that_o day_n 〈◊〉_d they_o be_v the_o most_o solemn_a sacrifice_n and_o if_o any_o can_v have_v do_v the_o deed_n 〈◊〉_d they_o especial_o 〈◊〉_d these_o circumstance_n of_o time_n have_v reference_n to_o the_o insufficiency_n of_o legal_a saâ—…_n hereof_o see_v chap._n 7._o v._n 27._o §_o 112._o the_o apostle_n himself_o show_v that_o the_o reâ—…_n of_o those_o sacrifice_n employ_v imperfection_n in_o that_o he_o say_v they_o will_v have_v â—…ed_v to_o be_v offer_v if_o once_o offer_v have_v make_v perfect_a see_v v_o 2._o §_o 4._o that_o sufficiency_n be_v further_o manifest_v by_o the_o person_n who_o those_o sacrifice_n especial_o concern_v thus_o express_v 〈◊〉_d the_o comer_n thereunto_o hereby_o be_v mean_v such_o 〈◊〉_d observe_v the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n and_o thereupon_o come_v to_o the_o altar_n where_o the_o saâ—…es_n be_v offer_v up_o to_o partake_v of_o all_o the_o benefit_n that_o god_n people_n may_v be_v 〈◊〉_d partaker_n of_o in_o this_o respect_n they_o be_v say_v to_o 12._o come_v unto_o god_n chap._n 7._o v._n 25._o §_o 104._o if_o any_o may_v have_v be_v make_v perfect_a sure_o these_o these_o be_v say_v to_o do_v the_o servicâ—…_n so_o as_o the_o fault_n be_v not_o in_o the_o person_n fail_v to_o do_v his_o duty_n but_o in_o the_o thing_n 〈◊〉_d the_o ordinance_n itself_o that_o be_v observe_v can_v not_o do_v the_o deed_n therefore_o there_o be_v a_o emphatical_a negative_a add_v which_o we_o translate_v 〈◊〉_d never_o and_o a_o verb_n of_o power_n translate_v 〈◊〉_d can_n from_o which_o all_o power_n be_v take_v by_o the_o negative_a never_o 〈◊〉_d thereunto_o the_o sum_n of_o all_o be_v that_o the_o best_a mean_n under_o the_o law_n be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o make_v perfect_a those_o that_o be_v most_o strict_a in_o the_o observe_n of_o they_o all_o and_o every_o the_o forementioned_a point_n have_v be_v before_o handle_v in_o this_o epistle_n 〈◊〉_d be_v evident_a by_o the_o several_a reference_n before_o mention_v but_o the_o apostle_n think_v that_o he_o can_v not_o strike_v too_o much_o upon_o this_o string_n for_o questionless_a these_o hebrew_n extirpate_v though_o they_o profess_v the_o christian_a faith_n stand_v too_o
manner_n of_o offering_n indeed_o in_o some_o place_n god_n reject_v sacrifice_n by_o reason_n of_o a_o evil_a manner_n of_o offer_v they_o as_o isa._n 1._o 11_o etc._n etc._n but_o no_o circumstance_n in_o this_o psalm_n intimate_v any_o such_o thing_n 2._o if_o it_o be_v grant_v that_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v of_o the_o manner_n of_o offering_n it_o will_v not_o follow_v that_o thereupon_o he_o shall_v not_o intend_v a_o abrogation_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n themselves_o for_o both_o may_v stand_v together_o god_n may_v reject_v they_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o impoâ—…y_n of_o they_o in_o themselves_o and_o also_o in_o regard_n of_o people_n evil_a manner_n of_o offer_v 〈◊〉_d thus_o we_o see_v that_o the_o apostle_n have_v fit_o quote_v this_o testimony_n according_a to_o the_o 〈◊〉_d and_o meaning_n of_o the_o prophet_n §._o 13._o of_o christ_n do_v that_o for_o man_n which_o can_v not_o else_o have_v be_v do_v the_o apostle_n infer_v the_o testimony_n here_o set_v down_o as_o a_o consequence_n follow_v upon_o the_o impotency_n of_o the_o legal_a sacrifice_n as_o appear_v by_o this_o particle_n of_o inâ—…ce_n 57_o wherefore_o as_o if_o he_o have_v say_v because_o the_o blood_n of_o bull_n and_o goat_n can_v 〈◊〉_d â—…ke_v away_o sin_n therefore_o christ_n offer_v himself_o to_o do_v it_o so_o as_o christ_n do_v that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o without_o he_o can_v not_o have_v be_v do_v he_o see_v that_o there_o be_v no_o 〈◊〉_d and_o wonder_v that_o there_o be_v no_o intercessor_n therefore_o his_o arm_n bring_v salvation_n etc._n etc._n 〈◊〉_d 59_o 16._o and_o 63._o 5._o 1._o his_o love_n and_o pity_v move_v he_o to_o offer_v his_o aid_n 2._o his_o divine_a power_n make_v he_o able_a to_o effect_v what_o he_o offer_v this_o be_v a_o strong_a motive_n to_o induce_v we_o whole_o and_o only_o to_o trust_v on_o christ_n and_o to_o 〈◊〉_d upon_o he_o §._o 14._o of_o christ_n come_v into_o the_o world_n the_o time_n of_o christ_n offering_n himself_o to_o do_v what_o he_o do_v be_v thus_o express_v when_o he_o â—…eth_v into_o the_o world_n or_o word_n for_o word_n 〈◊〉_d come_v into_o the_o world_n this_o phrase_n set_v out_o the_o incarnation_n of_o christ._n a_o like_a phrase_n be_v use_v to_o set_v â—…t_v the_o same_o thing_n chap._n 1._o v._n 6._o §_o 66._o but_o there_o it_o be_v attribute_v to_o the_o father_n 〈◊〉_d when_o he_o bring_v in_o the_o first_o hegotten_v into_o the_o world_n there_o be_v two_o distinct_a greek_a word_n translate_v world_n in_o the_o 〈◊〉_d one_o and_o the_o 〈◊〉_d other_o place_n of_o the_o notation_n of_o the_o greek_a word_n translate_v world_n in_o this_o place_n see_v chap._n 4._o v._n 3._o â—…_n 29_o the_o very_a word_n of_o this_o text_n be_v apply_v to_o man_n ordinary_a conception_n and_o birth_n iâ—…b_n 1._o 9_o when_o a_o man_n be_v first_o bear_v he_o be_v say_v to_o come_v into_o the_o world_n because_o he_o be_v not_o in_o the_o world_n before_o this_o show_v that_o christ_n come_v into_o the_o world_n as_o other_o man_n do_v he_o take_v flesh_n joh._n 1._o 14._o he_o come_v out_o of_o the_o woâ—…b_n luk._n 1._o 31._o and_o 2._o 7._o and_o pass_v through_o his_o infancy_n childhood_n and_o man-age_n here_o on_o earth_n all_o this_o he_o do_v that_o he_o may_v be_v a_o fit_a surety_n and_o saviour_n of_o man_n and_o do_v and_o 〈◊〉_d such_o thing_n as_o be_v requisite_a for_o man_n full_a redemption_n the_o foresay_a phrase_n of_o come_v into_o the_o world_n may_v have_v further_a reference_n to_o the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o christ_n humane_a nature_n with_o the_o divine_a in_o regard_n of_o his_o divine_a nature_n and_o manifestation_n of_o the_o glory_n thereof_o he_o may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v in_o heaven_n but_o by_o assume_v humane_a nature_n he_o come_v into_o the_o world_n thus_o it_o be_v say_v that_o he_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n joh._n 3._o 13._o and_o he_o descend_v into_o the_o low_a part_n of_o the_o earth_n eph._n 4._o 9_o yea_o himself_o thus_o say_v of_o himself_o i_o come_v forth_o from_o the_o father_n and_o be_o come_v into_o the_o world_n again_o i_o leave_v the_o world_n and_o go_v to_o the_o father_n he_o come_v into_o the_o world_n by_o his_o incarnation_n he_o leave_v the_o world_n by_o his_o ascension_n into_o heaven_n this_o come_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n into_o the_o world_n give_v instance_n of_o the_o low_a degree_n of_o his_o humiliation_n a_o evidence_n of_o his_o transcendent_a love_n of_o man_n shall_v not_o this_o bind_v we_o to_o he_o and_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o love_v he_o to_o obey_v he_o to_o put_v our_o trust_n on_o he_o and_o to_o undergo_v any_o condition_n he_o shall_v call_v we_o unto_o §._o 15._o of_o christ_n willingness_n to_o offer_v himself_o this_o word_n 〈◊〉_d he_o say_v be_v by_o the_o apostle_n attribute_v to_o christ_n and_o it_o imply_v a_o readiness_n or_o forwardness_n in_o he_o to_o do_v what_o he_o do_v this_o be_v further_a manifest_v by_o this_o phrase_n attribute_v to_o he_o v_o 7._o loe_o i_o come_v especial_o as_o it_o be_v express_v psal._n 40._o 8._o i_o delight_v to_o do_v thy_o will_n o_o my_o god_n that_o metaphor_n which_o christ_n himself_o use_v joh_n 4._o 34._o do_v more_o full_o express_v his_o mind_n in_o this_o case_n my_o meat_n be_v to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o he_o that_o send_v i_o and_o to_o finish_v his_o work_n if_o we_o observe_v the_o whole_a course_n of_o his_o life_n we_o shall_v find_v it_o to_o be_v whole_o compose_v unto_o his_o father_n will_n when_o he_o be_v but_o a_o child_n he_o can_v say_v witted_a you_o not_o that_o i_o must_v be_v about_o my_o father_n business_n luk._n 2._o 49._o 1._o the_o respect_n which_o he_o bear_v to_o his_o heavenly_a father_n put_v he_o on_o hereunto_o for_o god_n will_n be_v his_o rule_n i_o seek_v not_o my_o own_o will_n say_v he_o but_o the_o will_n of_o the_o father_n which_o have_v send_v i_o joh._n 5._o 30._o and_o 6._o 38._o yea_o that_o be_v a_o law_n unto_o he_o and_o he_o put_v a_o 〈◊〉_d upon_o it_o thus_o i_o must_v work_v the_o work_n of_o he_o that_o send_v i_o joh._n 9_o 4._o for_o he_o set_v himself_o to_o honour_v his_o father_n 2._o that_o respect_n also_o which_o he_o bear_v to_o child_n of_o man_n make_v he_o forward_o to_o do_v and_o endure_v what_o he_o do_v because_o it_o be_v for_o their_o redemption_n out_o of_o all_o misery_n and_o to_o bring_v they_o to_o eternal_a happiness_n 1._o this_o be_v a_o great_a encouragement_n to_o make_v we_o fly_v to_o christ_n and_o to_o rest_v upon_o he_o and_o upon_o his_o sacrifice_n he_o be_v so_o ready_a and_o forward_o to_o do_v and_o endure_v what_o he_o do_v for_o we_o can_v we_o doubt_v of_o his_o accept_v we_o come_v unto_o he_o or_o may_v we_o question_v his_o father_n accept_v of_o what_o he_o do_v 2._o this_o instruct_v we_o in_o the_o kind_n of_o christ_n sacrifice_n it_o be_v a_o free_a will_n offer_v a_o willing_a a_o cheerful_a gift_n in_o this_o respect_n it_o be_v the_o more_o acceptable_a to_o god_n the_o more_o available_a for_o we_o and_o worthy_a of_o more_o praise_n to_o he_o 3._o we_o ought_v here_o to_o look_v unto_o christ_n and_o be_v follower_n of_o he_o for_o he_o be_v set_v before_o we_o as_o a_o object_n of_o faith_n and_o as_o a_o rule_n for_o practice_n let_v therefore_o the_o same_o mind_n be_v in_o we_o which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n phil._n 2._o 5._o they_o who_o be_v guide_v by_o christ_n spirit_n will_v be_v so_o mind_v as_o david_n his_o prince_n and_o people_n be_v exceed_v forward_o in_o offer_v to_o the_o lord_n house_n and_o do_v what_o they_o do_v most_o willing_o 1_o chro._n 29._o 6_o &c_n &c_n and_o the_o macedonian_n to_o their_o power_n and_o beyond_o their_o power_n be_v willing_a of_o themselves_o to_o contribute_v to_o the_o necessity_n of_o the_o saint_n at_o jerusalem_n 2_o cor._n 8._o 3._o and_o saint_n paul_n thus_o profess_v his_o readiness_n even_o to_o die_v for_o christ_n i_o be_o ready_a not_o to_o be_v bind_v only_o but_o also_o to_o die_v at_o jerusalem_n for_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n act._n 21._o 13._o this_o forwardness_n as_o it_o manifest_v good_a will_n so_o it_o make_v that_o which_o be_v do_v more_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n and_o minister_n much_o ground_n of_o confidence_n as_o appear_v by_o this_o phrase_n accept_v i_o beseech_v thou_o the_o free_a will_n offering_n of_o my_o mouth_n o_o lord_n psal._n 119._o 108._o see_v more_o hereof_o chap._n 9_o v._n 14._o §_o 79._o §._o 16._o of_o god_n reject_v legal_a sacrifice_n the_o apostle_n further_o prove_v the_o impotency_n and_o insufficiency_n of_o legal_a sacrifice_n by_o god_n reject_v they_o
effectual_o call_v and_o of_o the_o consequence_n follow_v thereon_o see_v chap._n 3._o v._n 12._o §_o 136_o 137._o of_o prevent_v apostasy_n see_v cpap._n 3._o v_o 12._o §_o 122_o mean_n of_o prevent_a apostasy_n may_v be_v these_o and_o such_o like_a 1._o be_v well_o inform_v in_o a_o right_n assemble_v together_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v able_a to_o apostasy_n â—…ow_v the_o true_a church_n and_o to_o justify_v the_o same_o otherwise_o many_o doubt_n may_v be_v put_v into_o thy_o head_n and_o every_o seducer_n draw_v thou_o aside_o eph._n 4._o 14._o 2._o take_v a_o invincible_a resolution_n to_o abide_v in_o that_o assemble_v which_o thou_o know_v to_o be_v the_o true_a church_n of_o christ_n 2_o tim._n 1._o 8._o thou_o shall_v be_v expose_v to_o many_o tryâ—…_n if_o therefore_o fear_v or_o shame_n possess_v thy_o soul_n thou_o will_v hardly_o hold_v out_o 3._o maintain_v a_o holy_a jealousy_n over_o thyself_o be_v not_o high_o mind_v rom._n 11._o 20._o self-conceit_n oft_o move_v god_n to_o leave_v man_n to_o themselves_o matth._n 26._o 35._o there_o be_v two_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n that_o come_v up_o to_o london_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o queen_n mary_n day_n namely_o dr._n pembleton_n and_o mr._n sanders_n this_o latter_a manifest_v a_o great_a jealousy_n concern_v his_o own_o weakness_n and_o desire_v the_o other_o to_o pray_v for_o he_o that_o his_o faith_n may_v be_v strengthen_v against_o all_o persecution_n the_o other_o be_v a_o fat_a man_n too_o confident_o reply_v thou_o shall_v see_v this_o flesh_n fry_v in_o the_o fire_n before_o i_o yield_v to_o they_o yet_o when_o the_o time_n of_o trial_n come_v sander_n as_o a_o faithful_a soldier_n of_o christ_n yield_v his_o body_n to_o be_v burn_v but_o pembleton_n so_o revolt_v as_o he_o preach_v in_o the_o justification_n of_o popery_n at_o paul_n crosse._n 4._o set_a thy_o heart_n on_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n man_n hardly_o forsake_v what_o they_o love_v will_v love_a parent_n forget_v their_o child_n or_o husband_n their_o wife_n or_o entire_a friend_n their_o friend_n 5._o frequent_v the_o congregation_n of_o saint_n it_o will_v be_v a_o mean_n to_o settle_v thy_o heart_n thereon_o divine_a ordinance_n have_v a_o efficacious_a virtue_n in_o they_o 6._o take_v heed_n of_o seducer_n matth._n 7._o 15._o 7._o nourish_v not_o itch_a ear_n 2_o tim._n 4._o 3._o 8._o let_v not_o the_o rain_v loose_a to_o thy_o lust_n faith_n and_o good_a conscience_n be_v like_a to_o suffer_v wrack_n together_o 1_o tim._n 1._o 19_o 9_o retain_v a_o good_a opinion_n of_o saint_n do_v not_o hate_v they_o as_o ahab_n hate_v micaiah_n 1_o king_n 22._o 8._o 10._o pray_v that_o god_n by_o his_o good_a spirit_n will_v ever_o abide_v in_o thou_o to_o hold_v thou_o steady_a to_o the_o church_n many_o separatist_n be_v just_o to_o be_v tax_v for_o transgress_v this_o apostolical_a caveat_n in_o forsake_v our_o assemble_v together_o as_o for_o papist_n though_o they_o blame_v we_o for_o schism_n in_o forsake_v they_o if_o the_o case_n betwixt_o they_o and_o we_o be_v due_o scan_v it_o will_v appear_v that_o the_o schism_n lie_v on_o their_o part_n for_o our_o assemble_v together_o must_v be_v to_o one_o head_n which_o be_v christ._n we_o hold_v close_o to_o this_o head_n and_o to_o his_o doctrine_n they_o have_v forsake_v both_o who_o now_o be_v the_o schismatickes_n when_o jereboam_n with_o sundry_a other_o of_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n revolt_v from_o their_o lawful_a king_n from_o the_o temple_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o the_o priest_n and_o levite_n and_o other_o that_o fear_v god_n leave_v their_o habitation_n in_o israel_n and_o go_v to_o judah_n that_o so_o they_o may_v serve_v the_o lord_n and_o their_o king_n and_o observe_v god_n ordinance_n who_o be_v the_o schismatickes_n whether_o jeroboam_fw-la and_o they_o who_o cleave_v to_o he_o or_o the_o priest_n levite_n and_o other_o people_n that_o depart_v from_o he_o to_o judah_n §._o 80._o of_o avoid_v ill_a custom_n to_o enforce_v the_o former_a caution_n about_o not_o for_o sake_z their_o assemble_v together_o the_o apostle_n add_v this_o reason_n which_o be_v close_v in_o a_o parenthesis_n thus_o as_o the_o manner_n of_o some_o be_v the_o greek_a word_n translate_v jealous_a manner_n signify_v also_o custom_n see_v chap._n 3._o v._n 12._o §_o 131._o where_o it_o be_v show_v how_o prone_a many_o professor_n have_v bee'n_o in_o all_o age_n of_o the_o church_n to_o fall_v off_o this_o be_v here_o thus_o set_v down_o to_o make_v we_o the_o mor_fw-mi watchful_a against_o apostasy_n multitude_n of_o apostate_n especial_o in_o several_a agee_n shall_v make_v we_o the_o more_o jealous_a and_o watchful_a over_o ourselves_o it_o do_v also_o give_v we_o great_a and_o just_a cause_n thorough_o to_o try_v and_o examine_v ourselves_o concern_v the_o truth_n of_o grace_n in_o we_o because_o it_o be_v such_o a_o custom_n for_o professor_n to_o fall_v away_o though_o this_o be_v a_o custom_n of_o many_o yet_o because_o all_o do_v not_o so_o the_o apostle_n thus_o some_o restrain_v this_o motive_n as_o the_o custom_n of_o 〈◊〉_d some_o be_v whereby_o he_o show_v that_o all_o be_v not_o to_o be_v blame_v for_o the_o fault_n of_o some_o hereof_o see_v more_o chap._n 3._o v._n 16._o §_o 160._o yet_o withal_o it_o intend_v that_o the_o fall_v of_o some_o shall_v make_v other_o more_o steadfast_a when_o many_o of_o christ_n disciple_n go_v back_o and_o walk_v no_o more_o with_o he_o he_o say_v unto_o the_o twelve_o will_v you_o also_o go_v away_o joh._n 6._o 67._o thereby_o he_o give_v they_o a_o caveat_n for_o remain_v more_o steadfast_a with_o he_o such_o a_o argument_n joshua_n and_o the_o prince_n of_o israel_n use_v when_o they_o think_v that_o the_o child_n of_o reuben_n gad_n and_o half_a the_o tribe_n of_o manasseh_n be_v fall_v from_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o iniquity_n of_o peor_n too_o little_a for_o we_o etc._n etc._n josh._n 22._o 17._o for_o this_o end_n the_o backslide_n of_o some_o be_v set_v before_o other_o as_o jer._n 3._o 8._o ro._n 11._o 14._o 1_o cor._n 10._o 6._o the_o fall_v of_o other_o be_v demonstration_n of_o human_a weakness_n and_o proneness_n to_o revolt_v hereupon_o the_o apostle_n make_v other_o man_n fall_n as_o a_o look_a glass_n for_o man_n therein_o to_o see_v and_o consider_v themselves_o gal._n 6._o 1._o 1_o cor._n 10._o 12._o rom._n 11._o 20._o hereby_o we_o be_v instruct_v how_o to_o gather_v good_a out_o of_o evil_a which_o be_v a_o divine_a property_n whereas_o spider_n like_a to_o gather_v evil_a out_o of_o good_a be_v a_o diabolical_a property_n by_o the_o former_a we_o may_v make_v advantage_n to_o ourselves_o in_o the_o corrupte_v time_n and_o place_n where_o we_o live_v the_o note_n of_o comparison_n rule_n as_o be_v negative_o apply_v to_o this_o point_n of_o custom_n prove_v that_o custom_n be_v no_o good_a rule_n the_o law_n style_v the_o custom_n of_o the_o gentile_n abominable_a leu._n 18._o 30._o and_o a_o prophet_n say_v the_o custom_n of_o the_o people_n be_v vain_a jer._n 10._o 3._o the_o priest_n have_v a_o custom_n in_o elies_n time_n about_o take_v meat_n that_o be_v sacrifice_v which_o be_v not_o warrantable_a 1_o sam._n 2._o 13._o neither_o be_v the_o custom_n of_o the_o jew_n to_o have_v a_o malefactor_n release_v at_o the_o passeover_n commendable_a for_o thereby_o barrabbas_n a_o robber_n and_o a_o murderer_n wat_fw-mi prefer_v before_o christ_n joh._n 18._o 39_o it_o be_v a_o very_a unwarrantable_a course_n to_o pretend_v long_o continue_v practice_n of_o people_n time_n after_o time_n for_o any_o evil_n as_o the_o man_n of_o judah_n do_v jer._n 44._o 17._o the_o law_n express_o forbid_v to_o follow_v a_o multitude_n to_o do_v evil_a what_o shelter_n can_v we_o have_v from_o a_o multitude_n when_o divine_a vengeance_n be_v send_v against_o we_o the_o great_a number_n of_o sinner_n whether_o they_o be_v many_o together_o or_o many_o one_o after_o another_o make_v the_o fire_n of_o god_n wrath_n flame_n out_o the_o more_o fierce_o as_o many_o bundle_n of_o reed_n tie_v together_o or_o bring_v one_o after_o another_o to_o the_o fire_n cause_v the_o great_a flame_n so_o be_v it_o in_o the_o case_n of_o custom_n when_o many_o tread_n in_o the_o step_n of_o such_o as_o have_v go_v before_o they_o or_o conspire_v together_o to_o do_v the_o same_o evil_n this_o consideration_n be_v very_o useful_a in_o these_o time_n wherein_o so_o many_o forsake_v the_o assemble_v of_o themselves_o together_o some_o by_o pâ—…pery_n some_o by_o arminianism_n some_o by_o anabaptism_n some_o by_o libertinism_n some_o by_o one_o mean_n and_o other_o by_o other_o to_o such_o a_o ripeness_n have_v impiety_n and_o iniquity_n grow_v as_o truth_n fail_v and_o he_o that_o depart_v
41._o and_o the_o mighty_a work_n wrought_v upon_o sundry_a jew_n upon_o preach_v the_o gospel_n anon_o after_o christ_n ascension_n act_v 2._o 41._o and_o 4._o 4._o 1._o the_o matter_n of_o the_o gospel_n consist_v in_o such_o high_a mystery_n and_o so_o clear_o and_o plain_o reveal_v as_o move_v man_n to_o embrace_v the_o same_o they_o be_v such_o as_o eye_n have_v not_o see_v nor_o ear_n hear_v nor_o ever_o enter_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n 1_o cor._n 2._o 9_o in_o other_o age_n they_o be_v not_o make_v know_v unto_o the_o son_n of_o man_n as_o now_o they_o be_v reveal_v unto_o his_o holy_a apostle_n to_o make_v all_o man_n see_v what_o be_v the_o fellowship_n of_o the_o mystery_n which_o from_o the_o beginning_n of_o the_o world_n have_v be_v hide_v in_o god_n eph._n 3._o 5_o 9_o this_o excellent_a matter_n of_o the_o gospel_n allure_v man_n to_o receive_v that_o truth_n 2._o a_o secret_a efficacious_a work_n of_o the_o spirit_n use_v to_o accompany_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o which_o respect_n it_o be_v style_v the_o ministration_n of_o the_o spirit_n 2_o cor._n 3._o 8._o 1._o the_o wrong_n which_o papist_n do_v to_o god_n people_n be_v herein_o much_o aggravate_v in_o that_o they_o they_o obscure_v this_o clear_a and_o excellent_a ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n by_o a_o unknown_a tongue_n they_o suffer_v not_o people_n to_o read_v in_o their_o house_n nor_o hear_v it_o read_v but_o in_o a_o unknown_a tongue_n in_o their_o church_n the_o jew_n do_v not_o so_o deal_v with_o people_n under_o the_o law_n man_n woman_n and_o child_n yea_o and_o stranger_n be_v to_o hear_v the_o law_n that_o they_o may_v learn_v and_o fear_v the_o lord_n deut._n 31._o 12._o therefore_o ezra_n that_o good_a priest_n bring_v the_o law_n before_o the_o congregation_n both_o of_o man_n and_o woman_n and_o all_o that_o can_v hear_v with_o understanding_n neh._n 8._o 2._o herein_o they_o show_v themselves_o like_a to_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n who_o shut_v 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manifest_a by_o his_o description_n of_o those_o former_a day_n in_o this_o phrase_n in_o which_o after_o you_o be_v illuminate_v you_o endure_v etc._n etc._n §._o 119._o of_o christian_n suffering_n upon_o their_o first_o profession_n of_o this_o word_n 〈◊〉_d illuminate_v see_v chap._n 6._o v._n 4._o §_o 32._o the_o greek_n father_n set_v out_o under_o this_o word_n those_o that_o have_v be_v catechize_v and_o instruct_v in_o the_o christian_n say_v attain_v to_o such_o measure_n of_o knowledge_n as_o they_o be_v able_a to_o make_v a_o confession_n of_o the_o child_n faith_n which_o when_o they_o have_v do_v they_o be_v baptize_v admit_v as_o member_n of_o the_o church_n and_o sâ—…led_v illuminatâ—…_n enlighten_v one_o they_o do_v use_v the_o active_a verb_n from_o whenâ—…_n this_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o baptize_v and_o a_o noun_n derive_v from_o that_o verb_n for_o 〈◊〉_d baptism_n and_o the_o day_n appoint_v for_o baptism_n they_o call_v 〈◊〉_d the_o day_n of_o light_n the_o word_n thus_o take_v imply_v the_o beginning_n of_o their_o christian_a profession_n but_o question_n may_v be_v make_v of_o this_o use_n of_o the_o word_n in_o the_o apostle_n time_n when_o this_o epistle_n be_v write_v i_o will_v not_o therefore_o too_o strict_o press_v it_o the_o ordinary_a acception_n of_o the_o word_n for_o knowledge_n and_o understanding_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o godliness_n as_o eph._n 1._o 18._o and_o the_o manner_n of_o infer_v it_o upon_o former_a day_n evident_o show_v that_o the_o apostle_n mean_v the_o time_n of_o their_o first_o conversion_n to_o the_o christian_a say_v and_o of_o their_o profession_n thereof_o so_o as_o both_o interpretation_n carry_v in_o effect_n the_o same_o sense_n and_o meaning_n 1._o this_o phrase_n after_o you_o be_v illuminate_v or_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o greek_a word_n for_o word_n 〈◊〉_d be_v illuminate_v imply_v that_o they_o be_v bring_v to_o trial_n at_o their_o first_o conversion_n or_o profession_n of_o the_o christian_a 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sore_a fight_n a_o fight_z wherein_o they_o endure_v much_o 3._o their_o suffering_n be_v much_o aggravate_v by_o this_o epithet_n 〈◊〉_d great_a which_o according_a to_o the_o subject_n whereunto_o it_o be_v apply_v be_v divers_a way_n translate_v 1._o in_o reference_n to_o number_n it_o be_v translate_v many_o mat._n 20._o 16._o 2._o to_o quantity_n great_a luk._n 10._o 2._o 3._o to_o worth_n or_o price_n of_o thing_n much_o mat._n 26._o 9_o 4._o to_o time_n long_o mat._n 27._o 14._o 5._o to_o the_o extension_n of_o a_o thing_n a_o great_a deal_n mark_v 10._o 48._o 6._o to_o the_o extension_n of_o affection_n much_o luk._n 7._o 47._o 7._o to_o the_o extent_n of_o voice_n loud_z 8._o to_o a_o number_n and_o measure_n both_o many_z mat._n 16._o 21._o thus_o it_o may_v here_o in_o my_o text_n be_v take_v in_o reference_n both_o to_o the_o multitude_n and_o also_o to_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o suffering_n whereunto_o these_o hebrew_n be_v bring_v by_o all_o the_o forementioned_a circumstance_n it_o be_v evidence_v that_o christian_n have_v suffer_v much_o for_o their_o holy_a profession_n there_o be_v sundry_a more_o like_a evidence_n give_v chap._n 11._o v._n 36_o 37._o never_o be_v there_o such_o cruelty_n show_v to_o any_o sort_n of_o people_n as_o to_o christian_n and_o that_o for_o their_o holy_a profession_n witness_v the_o ten_o fiery_a persecution_n of_o heathenish_a rome_n against_o christian_n great_a torture_n can_v not_o be_v invent_v by_o man_n then_o have_v be_v inflict_v by_o persecutor_n of_o christian_n those_o persecution_n continue_v from_o the_o time_n of_o nero_n domitius_n which_o be_v about_o the_o 67._o year_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o continue_v till_o constantine_n time_n under_o ten_o emperor_n for_o the_o space_n of_o above_o 150._o year_n it_o be_v a_o fiery_a persecution_n 1._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o long_a continuance_n of_o it_o 2._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o multitude_n that_o lose_v their_o life_n therein_o 3._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o exquisite_a torment_n which_o they_o endure_v yet_o be_v all_o those_o circumstance_n exceed_v by_o antichristian_a rome_n antichristians_n persecute_v of_o true_a christian_n have_v long_o continue_v and_o far_o spread_v itself_o and_o be_v exercise_v with_o more_o cruelty_n and_o more_o have_v they_o take_v away_o thereby_o then_o be_v by_o heathenish_a rome_n persecution_n of_o the_o ground_n and_o use_n hereof_o see_v the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n treat_n 2._o part._n 5._o on_o eph._n 6._o 15._o §_o 12_o 13._o etc._n etc._n §._o 121._o of_o christian_n courage_n when_o they_o be_v first_o convert_v notwithstanding_o the_o foresay_a many_o and_o great_a trial_n whereunto_o these_o hebrew_n be_v bring_v it_o be_v add_v sub_fw-la you_o endure_v which_o proper_o signify_v a_o abide_n under_o a_o burden_n or_o a_o patient_a bear_n of_o affliction_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d noun_n translate_v patience_n see_v chap._n 6._o v._n 12._o §_o 86._o it_o be_v here_o add_v to_o show_v their_o courage_n and_o it_o imply_v that_o christian_n use_v at_o their_o first_o illumination_n to_o have_v great_a courage_n this_o be_v true_a of_o church_n in_o general_a and_o of_o particular_a member_n thereof_o instance_n the_o church_n first_o plant_v by_o the_o apostle_n and_o church_n first_o reform_v from_o antichristianisme_n it_o be_v say_v of_o saul_n who_o afterward_o be_v call_v paul_n that_o immediate_o upon_o his_o conversion_n he_o increase_v the_o more_o in_o strength_n etc._n etc._n act._n 9_o 22._o in_o the_o begin_n of_o johns_n ministry_n who_o be_v the_o first_o preacher_n of_o the_o gospel_n common_a people_n publican_n and_o soldier_n inquire_v of_o he_o what_o they_o shall_v do_v luke_o 3._o 10._o etc._n etc._n and_o by_o reason_n of_o their_o earnest_a desire_n after_o the_o gospel_n the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n be_v say_v to_o suffer_v violence_n and_o the_o
of_o who_o it_o be_v say_v that_o in_o isaac_n shall_v thy_o seed_n be_v call_v v._o 19_o account_v that_o god_n be_v able_a to_o raise_v he_o up_o even_o from_o the_o dead_a from_o whence_o also_o he_o receive_v he_o in_o a_o figure_n in_o these_o three_o verse_n the_o apostle_n produce_v a_o further_a confirmation_n of_o abraham_n faith_n the_o verse_n betwixt_o the_o ten_o and_o the_o first_o of_o these_o may_v be_v include_v in_o a_o parenthesis_n and_o so_o these_o verse_n follow_v upon_o those_o which_o before_o set_v forth_o the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n in_o particular_a two_o evidence_n be_v give_v before_o of_o the_o truth_n and_o soundness_n of_o his_o faith_n one_o be_v his_o leave_v of_o his_o own_o country_n v_o 8._o the_o other_o be_v his_o so_o journ_v in_o a_o strange_a country_n v_o 9_o 10._o this_o be_v a_o three_o evidence_n and_o though_o the_o last_o yet_o not_o the_o least_o of_o the_o three_o but_o rather_o the_o great_a yea_o the_o great_a of_o all_o that_o be_v give_v of_o other_o faith_n i_o suppose_v i_o may_v further_o say_v the_o great_a that_o ever_o be_v give_v by_o any_o meeâ—…_n man_n of_o the_o kind_n of_o faith_n and_o of_o the_o name_n of_o the_o person_n abraham_n see_v v_o 8._o §_o â—…6_n this_o instance_n of_o abraham_n obedience_n together_o with_o other_o go_v before_o and_o follow_v after_o be_v attribute_v to_o faith_n in_o this_o phrase_n by_o faith_n show_v that_o faith_n put_v one_o on_o to_o any_o kind_n of_o obedience_n even_o to_o do_v that_o which_o otherwise_o he_o will_v not_o for_o faith_n persuade_v the_o soul_n of_o god_n sovereignty_n wisdom_n righteousness_n faithfulness_n power_n truth_n providence_n and_o other_o excellency_n we_o may_v from_o hence_o infer_v a_o especial_a reason_n of_o the_o scantyness_n of_o man_n obedience_n namely_o want_v of_o faith_n the_o idolater_n that_o will_v not_o leave_v his_o idol_n or_o the_o swearer_n his_o oath_n or_o the_o voluptuous_a person_n his_o pleasure_n or_o the_o lustful_a person_n his_o lust_n or_o the_o 〈◊〉_d person_n his_o strange_a attire_n or_o other_o sinner_n their_o sin_n want_v faith_n among_o other_o motive_n this_o be_v a_o especial_a one_o to_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o get_v preserve_v and_o exercise_v faith_n herein_o appear_v the_o greatness_n of_o his_o faith_n that_o he_o believe_v the_o promise_n of_o isaac_n obedient_a seed_n and_o yet_o by_o faith_n be_v ready_a to_o null_n that_o promise_v by_o sacrifice_a isaac_n before_o he_o have_v any_o seed_n at_o all_o how_o admirable_a be_v the_o power_n of_o faith_n this_o phrase_n abraham_n when_o he_o be_v try_v or_o be_v try_v set_v forth_o the_o mind_n of_o god_n in_o that_o case_n namely_o that_o god_n enjoin_v he_o to_o offer_v up_o isaac_n not_o simple_o that_o he_o shall_v so_o do_v but_o to_o try_v whether_o he_o be_v willing_a upon_o god_n command_n to_o do_v so_o or_o no_o abraham_n then_o know_v not_o that_o god_n command_v he_o to_o offer_v up_o isaac_n mere_o upon_o trial_n the_o apostle_n that_o relate_v as_o much_o set_v down_o this_o end_n of_o god_n because_o the_o event_n do_v demonstrate_v as_o much_o but_o before_o the_o event_n nor_o abraham_n nor_o any_o other_o do_v know_v the_o mind_n of_o god_n but_o the_o history_n that_o be_v pen_v after_o god_n mind_n be_v manifest_v do_v express_o say_v that_o god_n do_v tempt_v abraham_n gen._n 22._o 1._o therefore_o the_o apostle_n may_v well_o say_v that_o abraham_n be_v try_v for_o to_o tempt_v be_v to_o try_v of_o the_o meaning_n of_o the_o word_n here_o use_v by_o the_o apostle_n and_o of_o divers_a kind_n of_o try_v or_o tempt_a see_v the_o guide_n to_o go_v to_o god_n or_o a_o explanation_n of_o the_o lord_n prayer_n on_o the_o six_o petition_n §_o 170._o of_o the_o many_o way_n of_o tempt_a mâ—…n_n see_v chap._n 2._o v._n 18._o §_o 185._o the_o trial_n or_o prove_v here_o mean_v have_v reference_n to_o god_n charge_n about_o offer_v son_n â—…p_n isaac_n gen._n 22._o 2._o obj._n it_o be_v a_o unnatural_a murder_n to_o do_v so_o answ._n 1._o god_n will_v be_v not_o only_o the_o rule_n but_o also_o the_o ground_n of_o goodness_n whatsoever_o god_n will_v be_v in_o that_o respect_n good_a and_o just_a 2._o a_o special_a charge_n of_o god_n do_v dispense_v with_o a_o general_a law_n and_o that_o in_o regard_n of_o particular_a and_o present_a circumstance_n witness_v the_o israelite_n spoil_v of_o the_o egyptian_n exod._n 12._o 35_o 36._o and_o the_o wound_a of_o the_o man_n of_o god_n 1_o king_n 20._o 35_o 36._o 3._o god_n do_v not_o intend_v the_o take_n away_o of_o isaac_n life_n he_o mean_v to_o prevent_v abraham_n therein_o quest._n 1._o do_v god_n know_v abraham_n mind_n that_o he_o will_v indeed_o have_v sacrifice_v his_o son_n if_o he_o have_v not_o be_v prevent_v answ._n sure_o he_o do_v even_o as_o he_o do_v know_v the_o patience_n and_o faith_n of_o job_n he_o understand_v our_o thought_n aâ—…ar_a oâ—…f_n psal._n 139._o 2._o quest._n 2._o what_o need_n be_v there_o that_o god_n shall_v try_v abraham_n answ._n 1._o for_o abraham_n own_o sake_n that_o he_o may_v the_o better_o know_v the_o power_n of_o that_o grace_n which_o god_n have_v confer_v on_o he_o for_o as_o god_n try_v some_o to_o discover_v their_o weakness_n unto_o themselves_o so_o he_o try_v hezekiah_n 2_o chron._n 32._o 31._o so_o he_o try_v other_o to_o manifest_v that_o grace_n that_o be_v in_o they_o as_o he_o do_v the_o canaanitish_a woman_n matth._n 15._o 25._o 2._o for_o the_o sake_n of_o other_o that_o abraham_n may_v be_v a_o example_n to_o they_o it_o please_v god_n to_o cull_v out_o abraham_n to_o be_v a_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a therefore_o he_o will_v show_v to_o all_o age_n what_o grace_n he_o have_v confer_v upon_o he_o what_o a_o worthy_a father_n and_o what_o a_o worthy_a pattern_n he_o be_v by_o this_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o god_n try_v his_o best_a child_n he_o begin_v with_o best_a adâ—…m_n and_o that_o in_o his_o innocency_n and_o have_v continue_v so_o to_o do_v in_o all_o age_n among_o other_o abraham_n be_v oft_o tempt_v as_o appear_v by_o these_o text_n gen._n 12._o 1_o 11._o &_o 13._o 7._o &_o 14._o 14._o &_o 15._o 13._o &_o 16._o 5._o &_o 17._o 24._o &_o 18._o 12_o 13._o &_o 19_o 24._o &_o 20._o 2._o &_o 21._o 11._o but_o never_o so_o sore_o as_o in_o this_o particular_a two_o special_a end_n there_o be_v hereof_o one_o to_o manifest_v the_o grace_n that_o be_v in_o his_o child_n as_o in_o the_o case_n of_o job._n the_o other_o to_o discover_v inward_a corruption_n as_o in_o the_o case_n of_o hezekiah_n we_o may_v not_o therefore_o think_v it_o strange_a that_o god_n child_n be_v try_v we_o ought_v rather_o so_o to_o purge_v out_o our_o corruption_n and_o so_o to_o labour_v for_o strength_n of_o grace_n as_o our_o trial_n may_v be_v our_o glory_n §._o 84._o of_o the_o benefit_n of_o a_o true_a intent_n upon_o the_o trial_n it_o be_v say_v that_o abraham_n offer_v up_o isaac_n the_o word_n translate_v praeterit_fw-la offer_v be_v the_o same_o that_o be_v use_v for_o slay_v and_o offer_v up_o of_o sacrifice_n see_v chap._n 5._o v._n 1._o §_o 6_o 7._o so_o be_v the_o hebrew_n word_n gen._n 22._o 2._o it_o be_v set_v down_o immolo_fw-la in_o the_o time_n past_a as_o if_o he_o have_v actual_o offer_v he_o up_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o his_o intention_n for_o abraham_n do_v full_o intend_v to_o offer_v he_o up_o in_o that_o he_o know_v no_o other_o concern_v the_o purpose_n of_o god_n so_o as_o a_o true_a intent_n be_v in_o god_n account_n as_o a_o real_a act_n so_o be_v david_n intent_n to_o build_v god_n house_n it_o be_v therefore_o commend_v 1_o king_n 8._o 18._o and_o reward_v 2_o sam._n 7._o 16._o hereupon_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o if_o there_o be_v first_o a_o willing_a mind_n it_o be_v accept_v according_a to_o that_o a_o 〈◊〉_d have_v and_o not_o according_a to_o that_o he_o have_v not_o 2_o cor._n 8._o 12._o witness_v the_o poor_a widow_n luk_n 21._o 3._o 1._o god_n search_v the_o heart_n jer._n 17._o 10._o 2._o he_o desire_v the_o heart_n deut._n 5._o 29._o 3._o he_o have_v most_o and_o best_a respect_n to_o the_o heart_n psal._n 51._o 6._o hereof_o see_v moâ—…e_v chap._n 3._o v._n 12._o §_o 126._o 1._o this_o be_v a_o matter_n of_o great_a comfort_n to_o honest_a heart_n isa._n 38._o 3._o though_o we_o be_v hinder_v from_o external_a act_n yet_o god_n accept_v the_o inward_a intent_n 2._o give_v therefore_o to_o god_n that_o which_o he_o do_v above_o all_o desire_n prov._n 23._o 26._o §._o 85._o of_o abraham_n receive_v the_o promise_n about_o isaac_n to_o amplify_v this_o evidence_n of_o
abraham_n faith_n both_o abraham_n himself_o be_v describe_v and_o also_o his_o son_n about_o who_o he_o be_v tempt_v abraham_n be_v describe_v in_o this_o phrase_n he_o that_o have_v receive_v the_o promisâ—…_n this_o description_n be_v join_v to_o abraham_n name_n by_o the_o copulative_a 〈◊〉_d and_o which_o do_v not_o here_o join_v different_a person_n but_o distinct_a property_n of_o the_o same_o person_n as_o his_o name_n and_o his_o privilege_n his_o name_n abraham_n and_o this_o privilege_n he_o receive_v the_o promise_n in_o this_o respect_n the_o copulative_a and_o be_v emphatical_a and_o to_o express_v the_o emphasis_n it_o may_v be_v translate_v even_o even_o he_o that_o have_v receive_v etc._n etc._n this_o phrase_n receive_v the_o promise_n be_v the_o same_o in_o our_o english_a that_o be_v set_v down_o negative_o v_o 13._o §_o 65._o but_o the_o greek_a verb_n receive_v be_v 〈◊〉_d one_o in_o one_o place_n and_o 〈◊〉_d a_o other_o in_o the_o other_o in_o this_o place_n the_o greek_a word_n be_v a_o compound_n the_o 7._o simple_a verb_n signify_v to_o take_v or_o receive_v this_o 〈◊〉_d compound_n have_v a_o further_a emphasis_n it_o intend_v a_o receive_n to_o one_o self_n and_o a_o good_a entertain_v of_o a_o thing_n it_o be_v but_o once_o more_o use_v in_o the_o new_a testament_n and_o apply_v to_o publius_n his_o entertain_v paul_n and_o his_o company_n and_o thus_o translate_v who_o receive_v we_o act_v 28._o 7._o the_o promise_n here_o intend_v be_v make_v by_o god_n immediate_o to_o abraham_n himself_o promise_n abraham_n hear_v they_o with_o his_o own_o ear_n from_o god_n own_o mouth_n they_o be_v not_o bring_v to_o he_o by_o a_o uncertain_a messenger_n or_o by_o common_a report_n but_o by_o the_o sure_a evidence_n that_o can_v be_v in_o which_o respect_n as_o he_o have_v just_a cause_n he_o apply_v they_o to_o himself_o and_o steadfast_o believe_v the_o truth_n of_o they_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v assure_o accomplish_v thus_o he_o receive_v they_o to_o himself_o of_o the_o composition_n and_o meaning_n of_o the_o word_n translate_v promise_n see_v chap._n â—…_n mean_v v_o 1._o §_o 6._o here_o under_o the_o word_n promise_n be_v comprise_v not_o only_o general_a promise_n make_v to_o all_o believer_n that_o god_n will_v be_v their_o god_n and_o that_o god_n will_v bless_v they_o and_o provide_v for_o they_o which_o be_v likewise_o in_o special_a make_v to_o abraham_n gen._n 12._o 7._o &_o 15._o 1._o and_o 17._o 7._o but_o also_o such_o particular_a promise_n as_o this_o act_n of_o offering_n isaac_n seem_v to_o cross_v namely_o this_o that_o god_n will_v establish_v his_o covenant_n with_o isaac_n for_o a_o everlasting_a covenant_n and_o with_o his_o seed_n after_o he_o gen._n 17._o 19_o isaac_n be_v that_o seed_n which_o god_n intend_v in_o who_o posterity_n canaan_n shall_v be_v possess_v gen._n 12._o 7._o and_o who_o posterity_n shall_v be_v for_o number_n as_o the_o star_n gen._n 15._o 5._o and_o that_o seed_n with_o who_o god_n will_v establish_v his_o covenant_n and_o in_o who_o all_o nation_n shall_v be_v bless_v gen._n 17._o 7._o the_o accomplishment_n of_o these_o and_o other_o like_a promise_n depend_v upon_o the_o preservation_n of_o isaac_n life_n at_o least_o till_o isaac_n shall_v have_v a_o child_n in_o who_o the_o hope_n of_o the_o say_a promise_n may_v be_v continue_v till_o they_o shall_v be_v full_o accomplish_v for_o abraham_n then_o who_o in_o special_a receive_v these_o promise_n to_o offer_v up_o he_o by_o who_o they_o shall_v be_v accomplish_v must_v needs_o be_v a_o evidence_n of_o more_o than_o ordinary_a faith_n and_o this_o privilege_n of_o receive_v the_o promise_n a_o great_a amplification_n hereof_o it_o â—…reth_v instance_n that_o no_o obstacle_n can_v hinder_v the_o vigour_n of_o true_a faith_n faith_n i_o suppose_v that_o a_o great_a instance_n can_v be_v give_v than_o this_o of_o abraham_n receive_v the_o promise_n and_o yet_o do_v that_o which_o seem_v to_o take_v away_o the_o effect_n and_o fâ—…uit_n of_o all_o the_o promise_n though_o the_o act_n in_o itself_o have_v be_v a_o matter_n of_o great_a â—…dmiration_n yet_o have_v it_o not_o be_v so_o great_a for_o any_o other_o to_o have_v do_v it_o as_o for_o he_o who_o have_v receive_v the_o aforesaid_a promise_n §._o 86._o of_o this_o title_n isaac_n the_o description_n of_o he_o that_o be_v say_v to_o be_v offer_v up_o be_v yet_o a_o further_a amplification_n of_o abraham_n faith_n first_o his_o name_n be_v here_o express_v which_o be_v 〈◊〉_d isaac_n this_o be_v set_v down_o 1._o for_o distinction_n sake_n from_o other_o son_n for_o at_o that_o time_n he_o have_v another_o son_n by_o his_o maid_n which_o be_v ishmael_n 2._o for_o amplification_n sake_n for_o it_o show_v he_o to_o be_v a_o son_n of_o joy_n risit_fw-la this_o name_n isaac_n be_v derive_v from_o a_o veâ—…b_n that_o signify_v to_o laugh_v it_o be_v apply_v to_o abraham_n expression_n of_o his_o joy_n when_o god_n promise_v this_o son_n gen._n 17._o 17_o and_o to_o sarah_n expression_n of_o her_o distrust_n as_o of_o a_o impossible_a thing_n 〈◊〉_d gen._n 18._o 12_o and_o to_o ishmael_n manifestation_n of_o his_o deride_v humour_n and_o translate_v mock_v gen._n 21._o 9_o it_o have_v the_o very_a letter_n that_o abraham_n laughter_n be_v express_v withal_o gen._n 17._o 17._o in_o relation_n thereunto_o be_v this_o name_n first_o institute_v yet_o also_o it_o have_v relation_n to_o future_a time_n as_o be_v evident_a by_o this_o phrase_n prophetical_o utter_v by_o sarah_n god_n have_v make_v i_o to_o laugh_v so_o that_o all_o that_o hear_v will_v laugh_v with_o i_o gen._n 21._o 6._o thus_o the_o very_a name_n of_o the_o child_n add_v much_o to_o the_o trial_n it_o be_v a_o child_n of_o joy_n of_o joy_n to_o parent_n and_o of_o joy_n to_o other_o even_o to_o all_o his_o posterity_n and_o to_o the_o whole_a church_n of_o god_n in_o all_o generation_n §._o 87._o of_o the_o relation_n betwixt_o abraham_n and_o isaac_n the_o foresay_a child_n of_o joy_n be_v further_o describe_v by_o the_o special_a relation_n that_o be_v betwixt_o he_o and_o abraham_n and_o that_o in_o sundry_a branch_n 1._o he_o be_v a_o son_n in_o general_a a_o son_n of_o man_n to_o have_v sacrifice_v he_o have_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 2._o he_o be_v his_o son_n thus_o he_o have_v a_o special_a charge_n of_o he_o in_o which_o respect_n that_o act_n may_v seem_v to_o be_v inhuman_a 3._o he_o be_v his_o own_o son_n beget_v of_o he_o not_o adopt_v as_o eliezar_n be_v gen._n 15._o 2._o this_o make_v it_o seem_v unnatural_a to_o offer_v he_o up_o 4._o he_o be_v his_o only_a beget_v son_n and_o so_o there_o be_v no_o hope_n of_o another_o in_o that_o kind_n this_o make_v it_o seem_v the_o more_o strange_a 5._o in_o the_o history_n this_o clause_n be_v add_v who_o thou_o love_v gen._n 22._o 2._o the_o lxx_o do_v there_o translate_v that_o phrase_n by_o a_o word_n that_o signify_v 〈◊〉_d one_o on_o who_o all_o love_n be_v cast_v see_v chap._n 3._o v._n 1._o §_o 17._o yea_o they_o double_v that_o word_n of_o affection_n thus_o thy_o belove_a son_n who_o thou_o love_v he_o be_v a_o belove_a one_o both_o in_o his_o father_n affection_n and_o also_o by_o his_o own_o desert_n if_o we_o add_v to_o these_o relation_n sundry_a circumstance_n express_o note_v in_o the_o history_n about_o abraham_n go_v about_o this_o strange_a act_n we_o shall_v find_v his_o faith_n the_o more_o rare_a for_o 1._o he_o rise_v up_o early_o in_o the_o morning_n a_o note_n of_o his_o alacrity_n 2._o the_o place_n where_o he_o be_v to_o offer_v up_o his_o son_n be_v three_o day_n journey_n from_o he_o a_o evidence_n of_o his_o constancy_n 3._o the_o wood_n wherewith_o isaac_n shall_v be_v burn_v upon_o the_o altar_n be_v lay_v on_o isaac_n shoulder_n isaac_n himself_o carry_v it_o 4._o abraham_n himself_o carry_v the_o fire_n to_o kindle_v it_o 5._o the_o child_n in_o this_o journey_n ask_v his_o father_n where_o the_o offering_n be_v which_o question_n can_v not_o but_o pierce_v the_o bowel_n of_o a_o tender_a father_n 6._o the_o father_n and_o child_n be_v both_o come_v to_o the_o top_n of_o the_o mount_n the_o father_n erect_v a_o altar_n lay_v wood_n thereon_o bind_v his_o son_n lay_v he_o on_o the_o 〈◊〉_d upon_o the_o wood_n stretch_v forth_o his_o hand_n and_o take_v the_o knife_n to_o slay_v his_o son_n be_v ever_o the_o like_a hear_v yet_o behold_v more_o §._o 88_o of_o promise_n appoint_v to_o isaac_n it_o be_v add_v of_o who_o it_o be_v say_v that_o in_o isaac_n shall_v thy_o seed_n be_v call_v 18._o this_o have_v express_a reference_n to_o god_n promise_v concern_v isaac_n when_o ishmael_n be_v to_o be_v cast_v out_o gen._n 21._o 12._o this_o promise_n be_v make_v
15._o 3._o &_o 18._o 12._o in_o this_o respect_n he_o must_v needs_o be_v the_o deareâ—…_n parent_n use_v most_o to_o affect_v such_o child_n joseph_n and_o benjamin_n be_v of_o all_o iacob_n child_n the_o dear_a to_o he_o not_o only_o because_o they_o be_v the_o child_n of_o his_o choice_a wife_n but_o also_o of_o his_o old_a age_n gen._n 37._o 3._o 6._o he_o be_v grow_v to_o some_o year_n for_o he_o be_v able_a to_o carry_v such_o a_o burden_n of_o wood_n as_o require_v the_o strength_n of_o a_o young_a man_n even_o so_o much_o as_o may_v consume_v a_o burnt-offering_a to_o ash_n and_o that_o up_o a_o hill_n thus_o it_o appear_v that_o the_o great_a pain_n care_n and_o fear_v of_o his_o education_n be_v past_a he_o be_v not_o only_o a_o child_n of_o hope_n but_o also_o a_o child_n of_o proof_n good_a hope_n work_v a_o deep_a impression_n in_o a_o parent_n about_o the_o loss_n of_o a_o child_n but_o good_a proof_n a_o far_o deep_a very_o good_a proof_n have_v this_o young_a man_n 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must_v at_o this_o time_n be_v much_o above_o a_o hundred_o year_n 3._o the_o solitariness_n of_o these_o two_o who_o be_v alone_o and_o no_o body_n with_o they_o for_o 〈…〉_z abraham_n leave_v the_o company_n that_o come_v with_o he_o and_o his_o son_n below_o the_o hill_n and_o that_o afar_o off_o gen._n 22._o 4_o 5._o thus_o there_o be_v none_o at_o all_o to_o assist_v abraham_n in_o do_v what_o he_o be_v about_o 4._o abraham_n bind_v isaac_n and_o lay_v he_o on_o the_o altar_n upon_o the_o wood_n gen._n bind_v 22._o 9_o this_o can_v not_o be_v without_o isaac_n voluntary_a submit_v of_o himself_o for_o he_o be_v strong_a enough_o to_o have_v resist_v his_o old_a father_n and_o to_o have_v keep_v himself_o from_o be_v a_o sacrifice_n but_o it_o be_v more_o than_o probable_a that_o when_o they_o come_v to_o the_o place_n where_o isaac_n be_v to_o be_v offer_v up_o abraham_n make_v he_o acquaint_v with_o god_n charge_n for_o no_o other_o motive_n can_v have_v make_v he_o yield_v himself_o so_o far_o as_o he_o do_v have_v it_o not_o be_v for_o that_o charge_n prudence_n piety_n justice_n charity_n humanity_n and_o other_o like_a virtue_n have_v move_v he_o not_o only_o to_o dissuade_v but_o also_o to_o hinder_v his_o father_n from_o such_o a_o unnatural_a act_n that_o therefore_o which_o move_v the_o father_n to_o attempt_v such_o a_o fact_n move_v also_o the_o son_n to_o yield_v unto_o it_o which_o be_v god_n charge_n hereby_o it_o appear_v that_o what_o god_n will_v must_v be_v endure_v it_o be_v the_o lord_n let_v endure_v he_o do_v what_o seem_v he_o good_a 1_o sam_n 3._o 18._o let_v the_o lord_n do_v to_o i_o as_o seem_v good_a to_o he_o 2_o sam._n 15._o 26._o in_o this_o the_o pattern_n of_o christ_n go_v beyond_o all_o other_o who_o in_o his_o bitter_a agony_n say_v to_o his_o father_n not_o as_o i_o will_v but_o as_o thou_o will_v matth._n 26._o 39_o this_o give_v instance_n of_o the_o extent_n of_o that_o obedience_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o god_n obedience_n which_o be_v not_o only_o ready_o to_o do_v what_o he_o require_v but_o also_o patient_o to_o endure_v what_o his_o pleasure_n be_v to_o call_v we_o unto_o god_n have_v a_o great_a power_n over_o we_o than_o the_o potter_n over_o the_o clay_n isa._n 64._o 8._o but_o the_o potter_n may_v order_v the_o clay_n as_o it_o please_v he_o jer._n 18._o 4_o 5_o 6._o the_o lord_n may_v beat_v may_v bruise_v may_v break_v we_o after_o his_o own_o pleasure_n no_o man_n may_v open_v his_o mouth_n against_o god_n rom._n 9_o 20_o 21._o but_o such_o
hundred-fold_n of_o that_o which_o he_o sow_v and_o he_o wax_v great_a and_o he_o have_v such_o possession_n as_o the_o philistines_n envy_v he_o gen._n 26._o 12_o 13_o 14._o 4._o he_o live_v more_o quiet_o and_o have_v more_o rest_n than_o the_o other_o two_o patriarch_n he_o be_v not_o force_v from_o place_n to_o place_n as_o the_o other_o be_v we_o read_v only_o of_o his_o be_v force_v by_o famine_n to_o go_v to_o gerar._n gen._n 26._o 1._o 5._o few_o fail_n be_v note_v of_o isaac_n than_o of_o either_o of_o the_o other_o two_o we_o read_v only_o of_o the_o weakness_n of_o his_o faith_n in_o dissemble_v his_o wife_n gen._n 26._o 7._o and_o of_o his_o overmuch_a indulgency_n to_o his_o profane_a son_n esau_n gen._n 27._o 3._o indeed_o his_o name_n after_o his_o death_n be_v least_o speak_v of_o i_o take_v the_o reason_n to_o be_v this_o that_o he_o neither_o be_v the_o first_o root_n as_o abraham_n be_v nor_o have_v immediate_o issue_v from_o he_o the_o head_n of_o the_o twelve_o tribe_n as_o jacob_n have_v §._o 105._o of_o isaac_n faith_n in_o blessing_n his_o child_n the_o act_n whereby_o isaac_n manifest_v his_o faith_n be_v express_v in_o this_o verb_n 〈◊〉_d bless_v of_o the_o composition_n and_o various_a acception_n of_o this_o verb_n bless_v see_v chap._n 7._o vers_fw-la 1._o §_o 12._o it_o be_v here_o take_v for_o a_o prophetical_a prediction_n and_o paternal_a confirmation_n of_o the_o future_a estate_n of_o his_o child_n this_o act_n of_o isaac_n be_v partly_o extraordinary_a as_o he_o be_v a_o prophet_n like_o to_o his_o father_n gen._n 20._o endue_v with_o a_o extraordinary_a spirit_n whereby_o he_o can_v certain_o foretell_v what_o shall_v befall_v his_o child_n in_o future_a age_n it_o be_v also_o partly_o ordinary_a which_o he_o do_v as_o a_o father_n and_o that_o by_o desire_v and_o pray_v for_o the_o good_a of_o his_o child_n the_o extraordinary_a give_v proof_n that_o true_a faith_n put_v on_o believer_n to_o make_v know_v the_o mind_n of_o god_n howsoever_o it_o may_v seem_v please_v or_o distasteful_a to_o man_n isaac_n in_o his_o fatherly_a affection_n have_v a_o great_a mind_n to_o confer_v the_o main_a blessing_n upon_o his_o elder_a son_n gen._n 27._o but_o god_n by_o a_o special_a instinct_n reveal_v unto_o he_o that_o jacob_n shall_v have_v that_o blessing_n according_o he_o bless_v the_o young_a his_o faith_n move_v he_o to_o deny_v himself_o in_o yield_v to_o the_o lord_n this_o act_n of_o isaac_n as_o he_o be_v a_o father_n and_o bless_v his_o child_n give_v instance_n that_o it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o parent_n to_o bless_v their_o child_n see_v more_o hereof_o in_o domestical_a duty_n treat_n 6._o of_o parent_n §_o 59_o by_o just_a and_o necessary_a consequence_n it_o will_v hence_o follow_v that_o child_n ought_v aught_o to_o seek_v their_o parent_n blessing_n hereof_o also_o see_v domestical_a duty_n treat_v 5._o of_o child_n §_o 9_o §._o 106._o of_o jacob_n and_o esau_n name_n relation_n and_o different_a blessing_n the_o party_n bless_v be_v set_v down_o by_o name_n jacob_n and_o esau._n the_o name_n 〈◊〉_d jacob_n be_v derive_v from_o a_o noun_n that_o signify_v a_o calcaneum_fw-la heel_n he_o be_v so_o call_v because_o in_o come_v out_o of_o the_o womb_n he_o hold_v his_o brother_n by_o the_o heel_n gen._n 25._o 26._o the_o verb_n whence_o that_o noun_n be_v derive_v signify_v to_o 4._o supplant_v or_o to_o trip_v down_o which_o be_v oft_o do_v with_o the_o heel_n hereupon_o this_o notation_n of_o jacob_n name_n be_v confirm_v by_o these_o word_n of_o his_o brother_n be_v he_o not_o right_o call_v jacob_n for_o he_o have_v supplant_v i_o these_o two_o time_n etc._n etc._n gen._n 27._o 36._o so_o as_o this_o name_n jacob_n signify_v a_o supplant_a two_o notation_n be_v give_v of_o esau._n esau_n name_n one_o be_v take_v from_o a_o hebrew_n word_n that_o signify_v 20._o hair_n or_o hairy_a in_o this_o notation_n there_o be_v a_o transmutation_n of_o the_o two_o first_o letter_n and_o a_o take_n away_o of_o the_o last_o letter_n it_o be_v say_v that_o esau_n be_v a_o hairy_a man_n gen._n 27._o 11._o and_o thereupon_o this_o notation_n of_o his_o name_n be_v give_v the_o other_o notation_n be_v take_v from_o a_o hebrew_n verb_n which_o signify_v to_o seciâ—…_n make_v and_o they_o say_v that_o he_o be_v call_v esau_n because_o he_o come_v out_o of_o the_o womb_n as_o a_o full_a make_v man_n or_o as_o a_o grow_a man_n full_a of_o hair_n on_o his_o body_n he_o be_v also_o call_v edom_n edom._n which_o signify_v rubuit_fw-la red_a gen_n 25._o 25._o and_o this_o both_o in_o allusion_n to_o the_o colour_n with_o which_o he_o come_v out_o of_o his_o mother_n womb_n and_o also_o in_o reference_n to_o his_o disposition_n which_o be_v bloody_a and_o cruel_a yea_o also_o the_o name_n edom_n be_v give_v by_o way_n of_o derision_n in_o reference_n to_o the_o colour_n of_o the_o broth_n for_o which_o he_o sell_v his_o birthright_n gen._n 25._o 30._o thus_o we_o see_v how_o both_o their_o name_n be_v fit_v to_o occasion_n see_v more_o hereof_o in_o dome_a duty_n treat_v 6._o of_o parent_n §_o 20._o these_o two_o child_n be_v brother_n come_v out_o of_o the_o same_o womb_n they_o be_v 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o same_o father_n and_o mother_n twin_n and_o that_o of_o one_o birth_n only_o one_o come_v out_o before_o the_o other_o namely_o esau_n and_o in_o that_o respect_n be_v count_v and_o call_v the_o elder_a gen._n 27._o 1._o thereupon_o the_o birthright_n belong_v to_o he_o till_o he_o sell_v it_o etc._n for_o a_o song_n as_o we_o say_v even_o for_o a_o mess_n of_o broth_n or_o as_o the_o apostle_n express_v it_o for_o one_o morsel_n of_o meat_n in_o which_o respect_n he_o be_v style_v profane_a heb._n 12._o 16._o though_o esau_n be_v the_o elder_a yet_o be_v jacob_n set_v before_o he_o for_o he_o be_v a_o gracious_a prefer_v son_n and_o in_o god_n account_n more_o honourable_a than_o his_o elder_a brother_n for_o grace_n add_v more_o honour_n than_o all_o outward_a privilege_n and_o dignity_n can_v do_v hereof_o see_v person_n more_o ver_n 4._o §_o 11._o both_o these_o son_n though_o they_o be_v of_o different_a disposition_n be_v here_o say_v to_o be_v bless_v by_o their_o father_n but_o with_o different_a blessing_n the_o father_n neither_o do_v nor_o will_v bless_v the_o profane_a son_n with_o that_o blessing_n wherewith_o he_o bless_v his_o pious_a son_n whereupon_o he_o say_v i_o have_v bless_v he_o mean_v the_o young_a yea_o and_o he_o shall_v be_v bless_v gen._n 27._o 33._o but_o esau_n be_v bless_v with_o temporal_a blessing_n jacob_n with_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a also_o thus_o there_o be_v blessing_n for_o all_o of_o all_o sort_n hereupon_o it_o be_v say_v that_o god_n satisfy_v the_o desire_n of_o every_o live_a thing_n psal._n 145._o 16._o and_o our_o heavenly_a father_n be_v say_v to_o cause_v his_o sun_n to_o rise_v on_o the_o evil_a and_o on_o the_o good_a matth._n 5._o 45._o in_o this_o respect_n the_o live_a god_n be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o saviour_n of_o all_o man_n 1_o tim._n 4._o 10._o this_o the_o lord_n do_v to_o manifest_v his_o bounty_n and_o to_o try_v if_o wicked_a one_o may_v be_v wrought_v upon_o by_o mercy_n and_o by_o consequence_n to_o aggravate_v their_o just_a condemnation_n 1._o christ_n teach_v we_o herein_o to_o set_v our_o heavenly_a father_n before_o we_o and_o to_o bless_v they_o that_o curse_v we_o matth._n 5._o 44._o 2._o this_o teach_v we_o to_o put_v difference_n between_o blessing_n and_o not_o to_o rest_v upon_o god_n fatherly_a love_n in_o that_o he_o do_v bestow_v temporal_a blessing_n upon_o we_o these_o may_v be_v give_v in_o wrath_n and_o take_v away_o in_o wrath_n as_o a_o king_n be_v give_v to_o israel_n and_o take_v away_o from_o they_o hos._n 13._o 11._o they_o be_v spiritual_a blessing_n that_o be_v the_o sure_a evidence_n of_o god_n fatherly_a favour_n §._o 107._o of_o isaac_n faith_n about_o thing_n to_o come_v the_o subject_a matter_n whereabout_o isaac_n bless_v his_o two_o son_n be_v express_v in_o these_o general_a term_n 〈◊〉_d concern_v thing_n to_o come_v these_o thing_n to_o come_v have_v respect_n to_o the_o posterity_n of_o both_o these_o the_o posterity_n of_o both_o of_o they_o be_v bless_v with_o temporal_a blessing_n in_o these_o phrase_n the_o dew_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o fatness_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o plenty_n of_o corn_n and_o wine_n gen._n 27._o v._n 28_o 39_o there_o be_v this_o difference_n that_o iacob_n posterity_n shall_v be_v lord_n over_o esau_n which_o continue_v from_o david_n time_n 2_o sam._n 8._o 14._o till_o the_o reign_n of_o jeroboam_fw-la 2_o king_n 8._o 20._o when_o the_o posterity_n of_o esau_n break_v the_o yoke_n from_o
child_n bless_v hereof_o see_v §_o 105._o the_o party_n who_o he_o bless_v be_v not_o his_o immediate_a son_n but_o his_o son_n son_n 〈◊〉_d son_n of_o joseph_n for_o joseph_n be_v his_o young_a son_n save_o one_o so_o as_o jacob_n be_v a_o good-father_n to_o these_o who_o he_o be_v here_o say_v to_o bless_v hereby_o we_o be_v give_v to_o unâ—…_n that_o grandfather_n ought_v to_o bear_v such_o respect_n to_o their_o child_n chilâ—…_n as_o to_o their_o own_o the_o like_a be_v note_v of_o a_o grandmother_n for_o naomi_n take_v the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o her_o daughter_n in_o law_n and_o lay_v it_o in_o her_o bosom_n etc._n etc._n ruth_n 4._o 16._o grandfather_n be_v as_o father_n in_o the_o right_a line_n there_o be_v no_o degree_n if_o adam_n 〈◊〉_d now_o live_v he_o shall_v so_o far_o as_o he_o be_v able_a take_v care_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n 〈◊〉_d do_v of_o cain_n and_o abel_n 1._o this_o instruct_v we_o in_o the_o extent_n of_o a_o grandfather_n duty_n 2._o this_o direct_v child_n to_o manifest_v a_o childlike_a affection_n to_o their_o grandfather_n and_o grandmother_n and_o that_o by_o reverence_n obedience_n all_o manner_n of_o 〈◊〉_d and_o recompense_v also_o in_o set_v down_o the_o person_n bless_v the_o apostle_n use_v a_o indefinite_a particle_n which_o signify_v 〈◊〉_d every_o one_o which_o may_v intend_v many_o son_n but_o because_o the_o 〈◊〉_d make_v mention_v only_o of_o two_o ephraim_n and_o manasseh_n gen._n 48._o 20._o 〈◊〉_d translator_n for_o perspicuity_n sake_n have_v translate_v it_o both_o it_o be_v probable_a that_o at_o 〈◊〉_d time_n he_o have_v but_o these_o two_o son_n other_o son_n that_o he_o shall_v have_v after_o these_o 〈◊〉_d a_o kind_n of_o general_a blessing_n gen._n 48._o 6._o these_o two_o here_o intend_v be_v ephraim_n and_o manasseh_n ephraim_n be_v the_o 〈◊〉_d but_o purposely_o name_v before_o his_o elder_a brother_n manasseh_n because_o god_n 〈◊〉_d more_o honour_n to_o he_o see_v v_o 4._o §_o 11._o 〈◊〉_d ephraim_n according_a to_o the_o derivation_n of_o the_o word_n signify_v 〈◊〉_d fruitful_a this_o 〈◊〉_d joseph_n himself_o render_v of_o that_o name_n that_o god_n have_v cause_v he_o to_o be_v fruitâ—…_n in_o the_o land_n of_o his_o affliction_n gen._n 41._o 52._o that_o name_n may_v also_o be_v give_v by_o 11._o 〈◊〉_d prophetical_a spirit_n for_o he_o prove_v the_o most_o fruitful_a of_o all_o iacob_n son_n the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o ephraim_n be_v the_o great_a tribe_n ephraim_n be_v of_o the_o dual_a number_n be_v 〈◊〉_d joseph_n then_o have_v two_o son_n 〈◊〉_d manasseh_n signify_v est_fw-la forgetful_a that_o name_n be_v give_v by_o the_o father_n in_o meâ—…_n of_o that_o advancement_n whereunto_o god_n have_v bring_v he_o and_o thereby_o make_v 〈◊〉_d forget_v all_o his_o toil_n etc._n etc._n gen._n 41._o 51._o these_o two_o be_v by_o this_o blessing_n make_v head_n of_o two_o distinct_a tribe_n whereby_o 〈◊〉_d to_o pass_v that_o joseph_n have_v two_o portion_n which_o be_v the_o privilege_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d son_n 2_o chron._n 5._o 1._o for_o joseph_n be_v the_o elder_a son_n by_o who_o jacob_n first_o and_o 〈◊〉_d love_v and_o who_o be_v his_o true_a wife_n though_o manasseh_n and_o ephraim_n be_v the_o two_o particular_a person_n bless_v yet_o they_o be_v not_o express_v by_o their_o own_o name_n but_o by_o that_o relation_n which_o they_o have_v 〈◊〉_d their_o father_n and_o thus_o style_v believer_n the_o son_n of_o joseph_n joseph_n be_v here_o 〈◊〉_d 1._o for_o honour_n sake_n for_o it_o be_v a_o honour_n to_o joseph_n to_o have_v two_o son_n bless_v be_v two_o distinct_a head_n of_o several_a tribe_n which_o honour_n none_o of_o the_o brethren_n of_o joseph_n have_v 2._o to_o show_v a_o ground_n of_o that_o blessing_n which_o be_v because_o they_o be_v the_o son_n of_o joseph_n hereby_o god_n will_v manifest_v that_o his_o goodness_n extend_v itself_o to_o the_o child_n of_o beliver_v joseph_n be_v a_o believer_n possess_v with_o a_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n who_o by_o no_o trial_n can_v be_v draw_v from_o his_o god_n therefore_o though_o he_o may_v seem_v to_o be_v cast_v out_o of_o the_o church_n yet_o be_v he_o preserve_v as_o a_o head_n and_o stock_n thereof_o among_o other_o and_o his_o child_n though_o bear_v of_o a_o woman_n that_o be_v a_o stranger_n and_o in_o a_o strange_a land_n be_v here_o naturalize_v by_o jacob_n and_o make_v free_a denizen_n of_o the_o church_n yea_o stock_n out_o of_o which_o the_o church_n shall_v sprout_v thus_o say_v god_n to_o abraham_n i_o be_o thy_o god_n and_o the_o god_n of_o thy_o seed_n gen._n 17._o 7._o and_o a_o apostle_n say_v to_o believe_v christian_n the_o promise_n be_v unto_o you_o and_o to_o your_o child_n act_n 2._o 39_o §._o 112._o of_o take_v care_n of_o posterity_n at_o the_o time_n of_o our_o death_n the_o time_n of_o iacob_n blessing_n the_o son_n of_o joseph_n be_v here_o say_v to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d when_o he_o be_v a_o die_a of_o the_o composition_n and_o meaning_n of_o the_o word_n translate_v die_v see_v chap._n 7._o v._n 8._o §_o 51._o the_o participle_n here_o use_v imply_v not_o only_o the_o moment_n of_o give_v up_o the_o ghost_n but_o also_o the_o near_a approach_n of_o death_n manifest_v by_o old_a age_n sickness_n or_o any_o other_o like_o occasion_n this_o circumstance_n of_o the_o time_n here_o note_v show_v that_o the_o time_n of_o a_o man_n depart_v out_o of_o this_o world_n be_v a_o seasonable_a time_n to_o think_v of_o posterity_n and_o to_o do_v what_o lie_v in_o his_o power_n for_o their_o good_a in_o the_o history_n it_o be_v say_v that_o the_o time_n draw_v nigh_o that_o israel_n must_v die_v and_o again_o it_o be_v tell_v joseph_n that_o his_o father_n be_v sick_a gen._n 47._o 29._o and_o 48._o 1._o when_o jacob_n take_v order_n about_o matter_n after_o his_o death_n so_o isaac_n when_o he_o intend_v to_o bless_v his_o son_n thus_o say_v behold_v now_o i_o be_o old_a i_o know_v not_o the_o day_n of_o my_o death_n gen_n 27._o 2._o when_o god_n have_v tell_v moses_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v gather_v to_o his_o people_n than_o moses_n think_v of_o a_o successor_n numb_a 27._o 13_o 16._o yea_o moses_n himself_o render_v this_o reason_n concern_v his_o declaration_n of_o the_o future_a estate_n of_o israel_n that_o he_o be_v a_o hundred_o and_o twenty_o year_n old_a and_o can_v no_o more_o go_v out_o and_o come_v in_o among_o they_o deut._n 31._o 2._o this_o reason_n joshua_n render_v on_o the_o like_a occasion_n i_o be_o old_a and_o strike_v in_o age_n josh._n 23._o 2._o at_o such_o a_o time_n god_n appoint_v such_o a_o duty_n to_o hezekiah_n 2_o king_n 20._o 1._o yea_o christ_n himself_o when_o he_o be_v upon_o the_o cross_n take_v care_n for_o his_o mother_n john_n 19_o 27._o so_o peter_n at_o such_o a_o time_n manifest_v his_o care_n of_o the_o church_n 2_o pet._n 1._o 14._o and_o other_o apostle_n 1._o the_o duty_n itself_o of_o take_v care_n for_o posterity_n be_v a_o evidence_n of_o a_o holy_a zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o of_o true_a love_n to_o his_o church_n in_o that_o it_o content_v we_o not_o to_o promote_v the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o in_o ourselves_o or_o in_o our_o own_o time_n but_o also_o endeavour_v to_o have_v it_o do_v by_o other_o after_o our_o time_n 2._o the_o time_n of_o one_o death_n be_v in_o this_o respect_n the_o fit_a because_o if_o that_o time_n be_v let_v slip_v there_o remain_v no_o time_n after_o it_o for_o we_o to_o do_v any_o thing_n there_o be_v no_o work_n nor_o device_n nor_o knowledge_n nor_o wisdom_n in_o the_o grave_n eccles._n 9_o 10._o when_o the_o night_n come_v no_o man_n can_v work_v john_n 9_o 4._o 3._o the_o time_n of_o a_o man_n departure_n be_v the_o most_o seasonable_a time_n because_o the_o word_n of_o a_o die_a man_n make_v the_o deep_a impression_n 1._o how_o many_o be_v there_o who_o as_o if_o the_o world_n be_v only_o for_o themselves_o take_v no_o care_n for_o their_o posterity_n they_o neither_o care_n to_o instruct_v nor_o to_o direct_v nor_o to_o pray_v in_o reference_n to_o future_a time_n nor_o to_o make_v their_o will_n about_o make_v a_o will_n see_v chap._n 9_o v._n 16._o §_o 94._o see_v also_o domestic_a duty_n treat_n 6._o of_o parent_n §_o 62._o 2._o a_o general_a instruction_n may_v be_v here_o raise_v for_o all_o who_o be_v mortal_a and_o aught_o to_o learn_v to_o die_v daily_o daily_o to_o testify_v a_o care_n of_o posterity_n by_o instruction_n exhortation_n encouragement_n in_o good_a thing_n admonition_n against_o evil_n and_o prediction_n of_o such_o thing_n as_o we_o have_v good_a ground_n before_o hand_n to_o make_v know_v see_v §_o 119._o §._o 113._o of_o jacob_n worship_v upon_o his_o staff_n another_o effect_n of_o
of_o his_o brethren_n and_o so_o hate_v as_o they_o can_v not_o give_v he_o a_o good_a word_n and_o that_o not_o for_o any_o desert_n of_o he_o but_o because_o his_o father_n love_v he_o even_o deserve_o gen._n 37._o 4._o 2._o he_o coming_z to_o inquire_v of_o the_o welfare_n of_o his_o brethren_n they_o upon_o the_o first_o 〈◊〉_d of_o he_o conspire_v to_o slay_v he_o but_o be_v keep_v from_o that_o unnatural_a fratriâ—…_n by_o the_o elder_a among_o they_o they_o strip_v he_o and_o cast_v he_o into_o a_o pit_n where_o when_o he_o have_v lie_v some_o while_n they_o take_v he_o up_o and_o sell_v he_o to_o strange_a merchant_n 〈◊〉_d a_o slave_n gen._n 37._o 23_o 24_o 28._o psal._n 105._o 17._o 3._o he_o be_v bring_v into_o egypt_n by_o the_o foresay_a merchant_n and_o there_o sell_v to_o 〈◊〉_d captain_n of_o the_o guard_n gen._n 39_o 4._o 4._o in_o his_o master_n house_n he_o be_v impudent_o tempt_v by_o his_o mistress_n 5._o he_o be_v false_o accuse_v and_o malicious_o slander_v by_o she_o that_o tempt_v 〈◊〉_d 6._o he_o be_v unjust_o cast_v into_o prison_n gen._n 39_o 7._o etc._n etc._n 7._o in_o prison_n they_o so_o manacle_v and_o fetter_v he_o as_o they_o hurt_v his_o foot_n with_o 〈◊〉_d fetter_n psal._n 105._o 18._o 8._o the_o kindness_n that_o he_o show_v to_o a_o fellow-prisoner_n who_o he_o desire_v to_o reâ—…_n he_o be_v forget_v gen._n 40._o 23._o 9_o he_o be_v keep_v all_o his_o life_n after_o he_o be_v once_o sell_v out_o of_o the_o visible_a church_n 〈◊〉_d be_v his_o father_n family_n in_o a_o strange_a land_n where_o he_o have_v his_o wife_n and_o 〈◊〉_d he_o die_v and_o where_o his_o bone_n remain_v for_o a_o long_a while_n gen._n 50._o 26._o who_o may_v think_v himself_o free_a fnom_n trial_n when_o as_o such_o a_o man_n as_o joseph_n have_v 〈◊〉_d trial_n as_o he_o have_v §._o 117._o of_o the_o grace_n that_o be_v in_o joseph_n the_o grace_n wherewith_o joseph_n be_v endow_v be_v many_o and_o excellent_a such_o as_o these_o that_o foâ—…low_n 1._o faith_n this_o be_v here_o in_o special_a commend_v 2._o fear_v of_o god_n tâ—…is_n he_o himself_o do_v profesâ—…_n of_o himself_o gen._n 42._o 18._o 3._o faithfulness_n this_o be_v manifest_v in_o all_o his_o relation_n as_o 1._o to_o god_n by_o declare_v that_o which_o god_n have_v make_v know_v to_o he_o in_o dream_n gen._n 37._o 5._o 2._o to_o his_o father_n by_o â—…ringing_v to_o he_o the_o evil_a report_n of_o his_o brethren_n 3._o to_o his_o master_n who_o trust_v he_o over_o all_o he_o have_v gen._n 39_o 6._o 4._o to_o his_o mistâ—…ess_n in_o dissuade_v she_o from_o unfaithfulness_n gen._n 39_o 8._o 5._o to_o the_o king_n for_o what_o he_o do_v be_v to_o the_o king_n emolument_fw-fr gen._n 47._o 20._o 4._o chastity_n which_o be_v bring_v to_o a_o through_o proof_n gen._n 39_o 10._o 5._o sincerity_n he_o câ—…uld_v not_o in_o secret_a be_v bring_v to_o sin_n gen._n 39_o 11._o 6._o patience_n under_o cross_n psal._n 105._o 18_o 19_o 7._o bear_v with_o wrong_n gen._n 50._o 21._o 8._o forgive_a 〈◊〉_d gen._n 50._o 17_o 19_o 9_o overcome_v evil_a with_o goodness_n gen._n 42._o 25._o and_o 50._o 21._o 10._o wisdom_n in_o order_v his_o affair_n this_o be_v manifest_v 1._o in_o his_o master_n house_n gen._n 39_o 4._o 2._o in_o the_o prison_n gen._n 39_o 22._o 3._o in_o the_o kingdom_n gen._n 41._o 39_o and_o 47._o 14._o 11._o providence_n against_o future_a want_n gen._n 41._o 48._o 12._o bowel_n of_o compassion_n gen._n 42._o 24._o and_o 43._o 30._o 13._o reverence_n to_o his_o father_n and_o that_o when_o he_o be_v advance_v to_o outward_a digâ—…itie_n above_o his_o father_n gen._n 46._o 29._o and_o 48._o 12._o 14._o obedience_n to_o his_o father_n gen._n 37._o 14_o 15._o and_o 47._o 31._o 15._o recompense_n to_o his_o father_n and_o that_o 1._o while_o his_o father_n live_v gen._n 47._o 12._o 2._o when_o he_o be_v dead_a gen._n 50._o 2._o 16._o care_v of_o posterity_n and_o that_o 1._o in_o reference_n to_o his_o own_o child_n gen._n 48._o 1._o etc._n etc._n 2._o in_o reference_n to_o his_o brethren_n and_o their_o child_n gen._n 50._o 24._o joseph_n may_v be_v a_o pattern_n for_o servant_n child_n brethren_n subject_n governor_n prisoner_n exile_n such_o as_o be_v undue_o slander_v and_o wrong_v yea_o and_o for_o all_o saint_n §._o 118._o of_o joseph_n prerogative_n the_o prerogative_n wherewith_o joseph_n be_v honour_v and_o bless_v be_v these_o follow_v 1._o his_o comely_a feature_n gen._n 39_o 6._o 2._o his_o father_n love_n gen._n 37._o 3._o 3._o his_o birthright_n 2_o chron._n 5._o 1_o 2._o 4._o god_n blessing_n on_o his_o affair_n gen._n 39_o 2_o 23._o 5._o the_o favour_n of_o all_o that_o be_v over_o he_o gen._n 39_o 4_o 21._o and_o 41._o 38._o 6._o a_o extraordinary_a divine_a spirit_n gen._n 37._o 6._o etc._n etc._n and_o 40._o 8._o and_o 41._o 25._o 7._o high_a honour_n even_o next_o to_o the_o king_n gen._n 41._o 40._o 8._o ability_n and_o opportunity_n of_o do_v good_a gen._n 41._o 57_o 9_o a_o reservation_n of_o his_o own_o and_o child_n right_a to_o the_o church_n of_o god_n though_o he_o live_v most_o of_o his_o day_n in_o strange_a land_n where_o he_o be_v a_o prime_a governor_n and_o where_o his_o child_n be_v bear_v and_o bring_v up_o psal._n 48._o 6._o 10._o a_o reputation_n to_o be_v as_o his_o father_n jacob_n and_o other_o his_o forefather_n a_o stock_n and_o head_n of_o the_o church_n the_o member_n whereof_o be_v style_v the_o son_n of_o jacob_n and_o joseph_n psal._n 77._o 15._o 11._o a_o numerous_a progeny_n gen._n 49._o 22._o two_o tribe_n issue_v from_o he_o and_o one_o of_o they_o namely_o ephraim_n be_v more_o numerous_a than_o most_o of_o the_o other_o 12._o the_o many_o year_n that_o he_o live_v which_o be_v a_o hundred_o and_o ten_o genes_n 50._o 22._o 13._o a_o honourable_a lay_v he_o in_o a_o coâ—…fin_n wherein_o he_o continue_v hundred_o of_o year_n gen._n 50._o 26._o 14._o the_o carry_v of_o his_o bone_n in_o the_o aforefaid_a cosfin_n with_o the_o israelite_n when_o they_o be_v deliver_v out_o of_o egypt_n exod._n 13._o 19_o 15._o his_o burial_n in_o that_o part_n of_o canaan_n which_o by_o lot_n fall_v to_o ephraim_n and_o become_v the_o inheritance_n of_o the_o child_n of_o joseph_n in_o these_o prerogative_n of_o joseph_n we_o have_v a_o instance_n of_o the_o providence_n and_o bounty_n of_o god_n towards_o such_o as_o fear_v he_o §._o 119._o of_o savoury_a speech_n of_o die_a man_n the_o first_o point_n of_o the_o commendation_n of_o ioseph_n faith_n be_v about_o the_o time_n of_o show_v it_o forth_o thus_o express_v when_o he_o die_v or_o 〈◊〉_d die_v in_o the_o greek_a another_o word_n be_v use_v than_o be_v in_o the_o former_a verse_n translate_v 〈◊〉_d when_o he_o be_v a_o die_a but_o of_o the_o same_o signification_n both_o of_o they_o be_v participle_n of_o the_o same_o tense_n the_o root_n from_o whence_o this_o word_n come_v signify_v finis_fw-la and_o end_n for_o death_n put_v a_o end_n to_o our_o life_n here_o in_o this_o world_n the_o negative_a be_v use_v of_o that_o which_o never_o shall_v have_v end_n as_o their_o worm_n die_v not_o matth._n 9_o 44._o it_o here_o intend_v the_o very_a same_o thing_n that_o be_v employ_v of_o ioseph_n father_n in_o this_o phrase_n when_o he_o be_v a_o die_a the_o phrase_n in_o this_o text_n have_v reference_n to_o that_o which_o joseph_n himself_o say_v gen._n 50._o 24._o i_o die_v or_o i_o be_o die_v this_o joseph_n say_v in_o regard_n of_o his_o age_n be_v a_o 〈◊〉_d hundred_o and_o ten_o year_n old_a and_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o weakness_n of_o his_o body_n and_o some_o sickness_n that_o befall_v he_o and_o readiness_n of_o his_o mind_n to_o yield_v to_o the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o god_n have_v apparent_a sign_n of_o the_o near_a approach_n of_o his_o departure_n he_o use_v heed_v that_o phrase_n to_o move_v they_o the_o rather_o to_o attend_v to_o that_o which_o he_o shall_v say_v unto_o they_o for_o the_o word_n of_o a_o die_a man_n use_v most_o to_o be_v heed_v the_o preface_n which_o die_v man_n have_v use_v give_v good_a proof_n to_o the_o point_n read_v for_o this_o purpose_n gen._n 49._o 〈◊〉_d deut._n 32._o 1._o josh._n 24._o 1_o 2._o 1_o sam._n 12._o 3._o 2_o sam._n 23._o 1._o 1_o king_n 2._o 〈◊〉_d 3._o 〈◊〉_d the_o speech_n of_o understanding_n and_o wise_a man_n use_v to_o be_v most_o pertinent_a 〈◊〉_d hearty_a most_o impartial_a and_o most_o profitable_a then_o they_o consider_v what_o lesâ—…_n be_v fiâ—…est_a to_o be_v remember_v after_o death_n 1._o as_o this_o be_v commend_v in_o other_o of_o former_a time_n so_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v our_o care_n in_o our_o day_n to_o consider_v
but_o to_o show_v the_o non-consequence_n thereof_o let_v they_o know_v that_o 1._o there_o be_v not_o the_o like_a occasion_n of_o keep_v the_o bone_n of_o christian_n as_o be_v 〈◊〉_d ioseph_n bone_n 2._o ioseph_n bone_n be_v to_o be_v keep_v as_o if_o they_o have_v be_v bury_v 3._o ioseph_n bone_n be_v not_o carry_v up_o and_o down_o for_o ostentation_n 4._o there_o be_v no_o adoration_n do_v to_o ioseph_n bone_n 5._o 〈◊〉_d bone_n be_v not_o substitute_v instead_o of_o ioseph_n true_a bone_n as_o be_v in_o 〈◊〉_d popish_a relic_n §._o 123._o of_o the_o resolution_n of_o and_o observation_n from_o hebr._fw-la chap._n 11._o vers_fw-la 22._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d joseph_n when_o he_o die_v make_v mention_n of_o the_o depart_n of_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n and_o give_v commandment_n concern_v his_o bone_n the_o general_a sum_n of_o this_o verse_n be_v as_o of_o the_o former_a faith_n proof_n hereabout_o 〈◊〉_d set_v down_o 1._o the_o person_n who_o faith_n be_v prove_v joseph_n 2._o the_o argument_n whereby_o it_o be_v prove_v these_o be_v two_o 1._o his_o mention_n of_o thing_n future_a 2._o his_o charge_n the_o former_a be_v amplify_v 1._o by_o the_o time_n which_o be_v when_o he_o die_v 2._o by_o the_o matter_n whereof_o he_o make_v mention_n the_o depart_n of_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n 〈◊〉_d his_o charge_n we_o may_v observe_v 1._o the_o manner_n of_o it_o which_o be_v by_o impose_v a_o oath_n gen._n 50._o 25._o 2._o the_o matter_n thereof_o his_o bone_n doctrine_n i._o faith_n manifest_v her_o vigour_n when_o a_o believer_n be_v die_v so_o do_v ioseph_n 〈◊〉_d see_v §_o 119._o ii_o die_v man_n must_v show_v their_o care_n of_o their_o posterity_n herein_o be_v joseph_n set_v beâ—…_n we_o as_o a_o pattern_n §_o 119._o iii_o ioseph_n mention_n of_o the_o israelite_n 〈◊〉_d out_o of_o egypt_n give_v proof_n hereof_o see_v §_o 121._o iu_o believer_n will_v be_v careful_a to_o persuade_v other_o of_o that_o which_o they_o themselves_o 〈◊〉_d this_o do_v joseph_n endeavour_v by_o mention_v the_o departure_n of_o the_o israâ—…_n see_v §_o 120._o v._o god_n will_v deliver_v he_o the_o depart_n of_o israel_n out_o of_o egypt_n be_v a_o instance_n hereof_o see_v §_o 121._o vi_o care_n about_o man_n dead_a corpse_n be_v a_o fruit_n of_o faith_n see_v §_o 122._o §._o 124._o of_o the_o honour_n that_o redound_v to_o parent_n by_o worthy_a child_n and_o of_o their_o care_n over_o they_o hebr._n 11._o 23._o 〈◊〉_d faith_n moses_n when_o he_o be_v bear_v be_v hide_v three_o month_n of_o his_o parent_n because_o they_o see_v he_o be_v a_o proper_a child_n and_o they_o not_o afraid_a of_o the_o king_n commandment_n not_o the_o faith_n of_o moses_n but_o of_o his_o parent_n be_v here_o commend_v this_o be_v the_o nine_o instance_n which_o the_o apostle_n have_v produce_v the_o word_n translate_v parent_n parent_n proper_o signify_v father_n but_o according_a to_o the_o mind_n and_o meaning_n of_o the_o apostle_n fit_o translate_v parent_n under_o who_o father_n and_o mother_n be_v comprise_v the_o mother_n may_v not_o here_o be_v exclude_v for_o the_o history_n make_v express_v mention_n of_o 〈◊〉_d and_o of_o she_o alone_o for_o the_o mother_n be_v the_o actor_n of_o all_o but_o questionless_a all_o that_o the_o mother_n do_v be_v with_o the_o father_n consent_n if_o not_o upon_o his_o advice_n and_o it_o be_v no_o more_o than_o probable_a that_o he_o have_v his_o part_n also_o in_o act_v many_o thing_n about_o the_o preservation_n of_o moses_n of_o the_o notation_n of_o this_o name_n moses_n see_v chap._n 3._o v._n 2_o §_o 37._o and_o the_o church_n conquest_n on_o exod._n 17._o 9_o §_o 9_o these_o parent_n be_v express_o name_v in_o the_o history_n the_o father_n be_v excelsus_fw-la amram_n which_o signify_v a_o numerous_a people_n it_o contain_v in_o it_o a_o great_a part_n of_o abraham_n name_n the_o mother_n name_n be_v 20._o jochebed_n which_o signify_v glorious_a for_o she_o be_v glorious_a in_o bring_v forth_o and_o preserve_v such_o son_n as_o aaron_n and_o moses_n they_o be_v both_o of_o the_o tribe_n of_o levi_n and_o of_o the_o same_o family_n the_o say_a amram_n and_o jochebed_n be_v near_o of_o kin_n for_o jochebed_n be_v amrams_fw-mi father_n sister_n so_o as_o amram_v marry_v his_o aunt_n and_o of_o she_o have_v aaron_n and_o moses_n but_o this_o be_v before_o the_o law_n of_o prohibit_v degree_n of_o marriage_n and_o before_o the_o commonwealth_n of_o israel_n be_v sufficient_o people_v the_o party_n who_o faith_n be_v here_o commend_v be_v describe_v by_o their_o relation_n to_o their_o son_n moses_n thus_o his_o parent_n rather_o than_o by_o their_o own_o name_n for_o honour_n sake_n for_o moses_n be_v a_o man_n of_o great_a note_n and_o name_n and_o his_o memorial_n be_v very_o honourable_a in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n hereby_o than_o it_o appear_v that_o parent_n be_v child_n much_o honour_v by_o have_v worthy_a child_n solomon_n therefore_o style_v himself_o the_o son_n of_o david_n eccl._n 1._o 1._o and_o david_n plead_v this_o as_o a_o matter_n of_o honour_n and_o dignity_n i_o be_o the_o son_n of_o thy_o handmaid_n psal._n 116._o 16._o hereupon_o it_o be_v say_v that_o a_o wise_a son_n make_v a_o good_a father_n prov._n 10._o 1._o 1._o if_o a_o son_n prove_v praiseworthy_a by_o virtue_n of_o his_o education_n praise_n use_v to_o be_v ascribe_v to_o his_o parent_n that_o have_v so_o educate_v he_o even_o as_o the_o praise_n of_o solomon_n servant_n be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o wisdom_n of_o solomon_n 1_o king_n 10._o 5._o 2._o if_o the_o gift_n part_n or_o dignity_n of_o a_o son_n be_v extraordinary_a and_o immediate_a from_o god_n they_o use_v to_o be_v evidence_n of_o god_n good_a respect_n unto_o the_o parent_n 1._o this_o may_v be_v a_o motive_n unto_o parent_n to_o do_v the_o best_a that_o they_o can_v for_o their_o child_n that_o they_o may_v be_v of_o eminent_a use_n to_o the_o church_n and_o state_n where_o they_o live_v and_o that_o among_o other_o end_n for_o this_o the_o honour_n and_o glory_n of_o parent_n themselves_o 2._o this_o shall_v put_v on_o child_n to_o do_v the_o best_a that_o they_o can_v to_o be_v famous_a in_o israel_n even_o for_o the_o honour_n of_o their_o parent_n this_o title_n his_o parent_n in_o reference_n to_o that_o care_n that_o moses_n parent_n have_v of_o he_o child_n be_v their_o child_n give_v we_o further_a to_o understand_v that_o parent_n especial_o aught_o to_o have_v a_o care_n of_o their_o child_n for_o this_o we_o have_v sundry_a precept_n as_o eph._n 6._o 4._o and_o 2_o cor._n 12._o 14._o and_o pattern_n as_o prov._n 4._o 3_o 4._o parent_n be_v under_o god_n the_o mean_n of_o their_o child_n being_n on_o this_o ground_n natural_a instinct_n teach_v all_o creature_n to_o be_v careful_a of_o their_o young_a one_o parent_n therefore_o ought_v to_o observe_v 1._o what_o danger_n their_o child_n be_v subject_a unto_o to_o prevent_v they_o 2._o what_o good_a they_o may_v do_v unto_o they_o and_o to_o endeavour_v that_o with_o all_o their_o power_n the_o plural_a number_n wherein_o this_o word_n parent_n be_v express_v do_v plain_o evidence_n child_n that_o both_o father_n and_o mother_n must_v have_v a_o joint_a care_n of_o their_o child_n in_o this_o respect_n say_v a_o father_n in_o reference_n to_o himself_o and_o his_o wife_n how_o shall_v we_o order_v the_o child_n and_o how_o shall_v we_o do_v unto_o he_o judg._n 13._o 1â—…_n and_o a_o son_n say_v of_o both_o parent_n i_o be_v my_o father_n son_n tender_a and_o only_o belove_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o my_o mother_n prov._n 4._o 3._o behold_v thy_o father_n and_o i_o have_v seek_v thou_o sorrow_v say_v a_o mother_n to_o her_o son_n luk._n 2._o 43._o 1._o both_o parent_n have_v a_o joint_a part_n in_o the_o be_v and_o bring_v 〈◊〉_d of_o their_o child_n 2._o the_o law_n require_v the_o like_a honour_n to_o both_o exod._n 20._o 12._o 3._o for_o this_o end_n be_v parent_n so_o near_o link_v together_o as_o to_o make_v one_o flesh_n gen._n 2._o 18._o it_o will_v be_v therefore_o a_o good_a point_n of_o wisdom_n for_o both_o parent_n to_o observe_v what_o duty_n belong_v unto_o each_o of_o they_o in_o reference_n to_o their_o child_n and_o wherein_o they_o may_v be_v best_a helpful_a one_o to_o another_o for_o the_o good_a of_o their_o child_n §._o 125._o of_o hide_v such_o as_o be_v in_o danger_n the_o act_n whereby_o the_o faith_n of_o moses_n parent_n be_v commend_v be_v employ_v in_o this_o phrase_n 〈◊〉_d be_v hide_v the_o word_n hide_v be_v attribute_v to_o conceal_v of_o matter_n from_o the_o eye_n of_o man_n so_o 〈◊〉_d they_o shall_v not_o see_v they_o or_o find_v they_o out_o the_o hide_a treasure_n and_o pearl_n in_o the_o
god_n also_o be_v destroy_v exod._n 1â—…_n 12._o the_o first_o bear_v of_o their_o child_n be_v most_o dear_a unto_o they_o their_o beast_n be_v very_o profitable_a unto_o they_o their_o god_n be_v in_o high_a account_n among_o they_o we_o have_v here_o a_o instance_n that_o god_n can_v take_v away_o the_o dear_a and_o the_o useful_a thing_n yea_o and_o thing_n which_o we_o have_v in_o high_a account_n this_o be_v further_a â—…emplified_v in_o job_n job_n 1._o 19_o and_o in_o the_o jew_n ezek._n 24._o 25._o 1._o god_n be_v a_o high_a supreme_a lord_n over_o all_o all_o be_v under_o his_o jurisdiction_n as_o away_o child_n cattle_n and_o such_o as_o we_o esteem_v as_o go_n 2._o he_o do_v sometime_o in_o this_o extent_n manifest_v his_o power_n to_o aggravate_v his_o â—…rrour_n 3._o he_o do_v so_o in_o some_o person_n to_o prevent_v future_a mischief_n that_o they_o may_v do_v thus_o he_o take_v away_o david_n dear_a absalon_n 2_o sam._n 18._o 15._o 4._o he_o sometime_o so_o deal_v with_o his_o child_n to_o try_v they_o gen._n 22._o 2._o yea_o and_o to_o manifest_v that_o grace_n that_o be_v in_o they_o this_o be_v the_o end_n of_o god_n deal_v with_o job_n so_o as_o â—…he_v do_v that_o faith_n patience_n and_o other_o grace_n that_o be_v in_o he_o may_v be_v manifest_v to_o be_v in_o he_o 1._o what_o cause_n have_v all_o of_o all_o sort_n to_o take_v heed_n of_o provoke_v such_o a_o one_o as_o god_n the_o lord_n be_v he_o can_v make_v the_o stout_a to_o stoop_v witness_n pharaoh_n and_o all_o egypt_n exod._n 12._o 31._o etc._n etc._n if_o there_o be_v any_o thing_n that_o man_n set_v their_o heart_n upon_o god_n can_v spoil_v they_o of_o it_o and_o make_v they_o repent_v their_o oppose_v against_o god_n 2._o this_o may_v admonish_v we_o to_o take_v heed_n of_o set_v our_o heart_n and_o dote_v too_o below_o much_o upon_o any_o thing_n here_o below_o we_o ought_v to_o account_v all_o thing_n that_o here_o we_o enjoy_v to_o be_v such_o as_o may_v be_v take_v from_o we_o beside_o the_o forementioned_a instance_n of_o child_n beast_n and_o god_n the_o lord_n may_v take_v away_o his_o ordinance_n as_o he_o suffer_v the_o ark_n to_o be_v take_v from_o israel_n 1_o sam._n 4._o 11._o 3._o well_o use_v all_o thing_n that_o be_v dear_a and_o useful_a unto_o thou_o that_o thou_o provoke_v not_o god_n to_o take_v they_o away_o from_o thou_o this_o judgement_n be_v aggravate_v by_o the_o extent_n thereof_o employ_v in_o the_o destruction_n plural_a number_n the_o history_n thus_o express_v the_o circumstance_n all_o the_o first_o bear_v in_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n shall_v die_v from_o the_o first_o bear_v of_o pharash_n that_o sit_v upon_o his_o throns_n even_o unto_o the_o first-born_a of_o the_o maidservant_n thâ—…_n be_v be_v kind_a the_o mill_n and_o all_o the_o first-born_a of_o beast_n exod._n 11._o 5._o it_o be_v further_a add_v in_o the_o execution_n of_o this_o judgement_n that_o there_o be_v not_o a_o house_n where_o there_o be_v not_o one_o dead_a exod._n 12._o 30._o thus_o we_o see_v how_o god_n can_v extend_v his_o judgement_n to_o all_o of_o all_o sort_n in_o another_o place_n mention_n be_v make_v of_o old_a and_o young_a maid_n little_a child_n and_o woman_n to_o be_v destroy_v ezek._n 9_o 6._o yea_o of_o the_o priest_n and_o prophet_n of_o virgin_n and_o young_a man_n lam._n 2._o 20_o 21_o 22._o read_v lamentation_n chap._n 5._o v._n 11_o 12_o 13_o 14._o to_o god_n all_o be_v alike_o with_o he_o be_v no_o respect_n of_o person_n it_o therefore_o concern_v all_o of_o all_o sort_n to_o fear_v and_o to_o take_v heed_n of_o provoke_v the_o wrath_n of_o the_o lord_n this_o extent_n prevent_v all_o vain_a pretence_n as_o if_o god_n will_v spare_v the_o prince_n or_o the_o honourable_a person_n or_o the_o rich_a or_o the_o poor_a or_o the_o mean_a or_o any_o other_o kind_n no_o outward_a condition_n can_v exempt_v we_o from_o god_n jurisdiction_n and_o as_o god_n can_v so_o he_o will_v keep_v under_o all_o of_o all_o sort_n §._o 160._o of_o god_n order_v judgement_n answerable_a to_o sin_n this_o kind_n of_o judgement_n in_o destroy_v the_o first_o bear_v be_v the_o more_o observable_a alike_o in_o that_o it_o be_v answerable_a to_o their_o great_a sin_n their_o sin_n be_v to_o seek_v the_o extirpation_n of_o the_o child_n of_o isradel_n for_o which_o end_n the_o king_n command_v the_o midwife_n to_o kill_v all_o the_o male-children_n of_o the_o israelite_n in_o the_o birth_n which_o cruel_a edict_n because_o it_o take_v not_o effect_n therefore_o he_o make_v another_o as_o cruel_a if_o not_o more_o cruel_a that_o all_o his_o people_n shall_v cast_v every_o son_n that_o be_v bear_v of_o a_o israelite_n into_o the_o water_n exod._n 1._o 16_o 22._o god_n therefore_o destroy_v all_o their_o first_o bear_v and_o thus_o order_v the_o judgement_n answerable_a to_o their_o sin_n the_o lord_n further_o follow_v the_o egyptian_n in_o this_o kind_n for_o they_o seek_v to_o drown_v the_o sin_n child_n of_o the_o israelite_n and_o their_o king_n and_o all_o his_o mighty_a host_n be_v drown_v in_o the_o red_a sea_n many_o be_v the_o instance_n which_o the_o scripture_n give_v in_o this_o kind_n nadab_n and_o abihu_n offer_v incense_n with_o strange_a fire_n and_o be_v themselves_o devour_v with_o strange_a fire_n leu._n 10._o 1_o 2._o memorable_a be_v the_o instance_n of_o adonibezek_n judg._n 1._o 7._o and_o of_o eliâ—…s_a son_n who_o profane_v the_o holy_a thing_n of_o god_n and_o be_v destroy_v in_o bear_v the_o ark_n of_o the_o lord_n 1_o sam._n 4._o 11._o agag_n be_v thus_o deal_v withal_o in_o his_o kind_n 1_o sam._n 15._o 33._o and_o david_n in_o sundry_a case_n as_o 2_o sam._n 12._o 11._o and_o 24._o 1._o 15._o god_n have_v express_o threaten_v thus_o much_o leu._n 26._o 23_o 24._o psal._n 18._o 26._o 1._o thus_o god_n deal_v to_o manifest_v the_o equity_n of_o his_o proceed_n against_o man_n that_o so_o he_o may_v be_v the_o more_o justify_v 2._o the_o lord_n do_v this_o in_o mercy_n to_o afford_v unto_o man_n a_o mean_n to_o find_v out_o the_o cause_n of_o judgement_n that_o so_o they_o may_v take_v away_o the_o cause_n by_o true_a repentance_n and_o thereupon_o the_o judgement_n be_v remove_v or_o otherwise_o that_o they_o may_v be_v make_v the_o more_o inexcusable_a let_v we_o therefore_o take_v occasion_n from_o the_o kind_n of_o god_n judgement_n to_o search_v after_o the_o cause_n thereof_o hereof_o see_v more_o in_o the_o plaster_n for_o the_o plague_n on_o numb_a 16._o 44._o §_o 4._o 5._o §._o 161._o of_o child_n punish_v for_o their_o father_n sin_n it_o be_v more_o than_o probable_a that_o among_o those_o first_o bear_v very_o many_o be_v young_a child_n which_o never_o have_v do_v themselves_o any_o hurt_n to_o the_o israelite_n so_o as_o sin_n child_n may_v suffer_v for_o their_o father_n sin_n the_o law_n threaten_v as_o much_o exod._n 20._o 5._o and_o god_n herein_o manifest_v the_o extent_n of_o his_o justice_n exod._n 34._o 5._o this_o may_v be_v exemplify_v in_o the_o child_n of_o dathan_n and_o his_o complice_n numb_a 16._o 27_o 32._o and_o in_o the_o child_n of_o jeroboam_fw-la 1_o king_n 15._o 29._o and_o sundry_a other_o divine_a vengeance_n be_v hereby_o much_o aggravate_v as_o god_n mercy_n by_o the_o extent_n thereof_o to_o the_o seed_n and_o child_n of_o such_o as_o believe_v on_o he_o be_v much_o amplify_v gen._n 17._o 7._o prov._n 20._o 7._o psal._n 112._o 2._o so_o be_v the_o judgement_n aggravate_v by_o this_o extent_n obj._n this_o may_v seem_v to_o be_v against_o justice_n and_o against_o god_n express_a word_n who_o have_v say_v it_o and_o swear_v it_o that_o the_o child_n shall_v not_o die_v for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o father_n ezek._n 18._o 2_o 3._o etc._n etc._n answ._n 1._o the_o justice_n of_o god_n be_v manifest_v by_o the_o universal_a contagion_n and_o corruption_n of_o all_o child_n of_o man_n be_v it_o not_o just_a with_o man_n to_o destroy_v the_o young_a cub_n of_o fox_n wolf_n and_o other_o mischievous_a creature_n by_o reason_n of_o their_o ravenous_a nature_n 2._o beside_o child_n appertain_v to_o parent_n they_o be_v they_o in_o this_o respect_n it_o iâ—…_n not_o against_o justice_n to_o punish_v they_o in_o their_o parent_n case_n child_n of_o traitor_n be_v deprive_v of_o their_o patrimony_n by_o reason_n of_o their_o parent_n demerit_n as_o for_o god_n avouch_v not_o to_o punish_v the_o child_n for_o the_o father_n that_o be_v speak_v of_o penitent_a child_n and_o withal_o it_o be_v intend_v of_o the_o personal_a sin_n of_o parent_n and_o the_o eternal_a punishment_n thereof_o which_o punishment_n no_o child_n shall_v bear_v simple_o for_o his_o parent_n personal_a sin_n this_o shall_v the_o rather_o
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general_n imply_v that_o true_a professor_n willing_o endure_v 〈◊〉_d for_o their_o profession_n sake_n they_o be_v not_o as_o bear_v hail_v to_o the_o stake_n and_o bring_v per_fw-la force_n to_o endure_v the_o bait_n bite_a and_o tear_v of_o 〈◊〉_d dog_n â—…ut_o willing_o yield_v in_o another_o kind_n of_o suffer_v it_o be_v say_v of_o moses_n that_o he_o reâ—…_n honour_n and_o choose_v to_o suffer_v affliction_n v_o 24_o 25._o §_o 136_o 137._o it_o be_v in_o this_o respect_n say_v of_o aquila_n and_o priscilla_n that_o they_o lay_v down_o their_o neck_n rom._n 16._o 4._o which_o imply_v a_o voluntary_a yield_n to_o suffer_v so_o do_v this_o phrase_n i_o be_o reaâ—…_n to_o die_v for_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n act_n 21._o 13._o they_o discern_v much_o good_a and_o great_a advantage_n to_o accrue_v by_o their_o suffering_n and_o that_o 1._o to_o god_n who_o glory_n in_o have_v such_o servant_n be_v set_v out_o 1_o pet._n 4._o 14._o 2._o to_o the_o truth_n which_o be_v maintain_v and_o ratify_v thereby_o phil._n 1._o 17._o 3._o to_o other_o professor_n who_o be_v encourage_v and_o embolden_v thereby_o phil._n 1._o 14._o 4._o to_o succeed_a age_n who_o ground_n of_o faith_n be_v by_o their_o predecessor_n leave_v seal_v unto_o they_o they_o be_v make_v more_o confident_a in_o stand_v to_o it_o hence_o arise_v this_o christian_a proverb_n the_o blood_n of_o martyr_n be_v the_o seed_n of_o the_o church_n 5._o in_o reference_n to_o enemy_n who_o can_v be_v but_o much_o daunâ—…ed_v and_o disappoint_v hereby_o 6._o to_o themselves_o who_o present_a joy_n and_o comfort_n be_v the_o more_o abundant_a 2_o cor._n 1._o 5._o and_o who_o recompense_n shall_v be_v great_a matth_n 5._o 12._o this_o be_v a_o worthy_a pattern_n for_o we_o to_o set_v before_o we_o when_o we_o be_v call_v to_o suffer_v for_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n by_o yield_v thereto_o willing_o and_o cheerful_o we_o make_v a_o verâ—…_n of_o necessity_n and_o we_o make_v that_o which_o we_o endure_v more_o acceptable_a to_o god_n for_o god_n who_o love_v a_o cheerful_a giver_n 2_o cor._n 9_o 7._o do_v much_o more_o love_v a_o cheerful_a sufferer_n all_o the_o sacrifice_n that_o we_o offer_v unto_o god_n must_v be_v freewill_n offering_n much_o more_o this_o oblation_n of_o ourselves_o martyrdom_n quest._n ought_v professor_n to_o offer_v themselves_o to_o martyrdom_n answ._n in_o this_o case_n we_o must_v distinguish_v betwixt_o the_o ordinary_a course_n wherein_o all_o aught_o to_o walk_v and_o extraordinary_a occasion_n in_o a_o ordinary_a course_n professor_n be_v not_o bind_v to_o offer_v themselves_o there_o be_v no_o precept_n nor_o approve_a pattern_n in_o god_n word_n to_o enforce_v this_o the_o liberty_n that_o be_v grant_v for_o escape_v when_o a_o fair_a way_n be_v open_v by_o the_o divine_a providence_n make_v against_o this_o conceit_n matth._n 10._o 23._o yea_o if_o persecutor_n do_v free_o let_v they_o go_v they_o may_v go_v and_o escape_v so_o do_v the_o apostle_n act_n 4._o 21_o 23._o but_o if_o god_n do_v give_v to_o any_o such_o a_o spirit_n as_o open_o to_o make_v know_v himself_o and_o so_o to_o offer_v himself_o to_o any_o persecution_n we_o be_v to_o account_v it_o a_o special_a motion_n and_o not_o over-rash_o to_o censure_v they_o verianus_n and_o marcellianus_fw-la in_o the_o time_n of_o decius_n the_o emperor_n see_v secundianus_n lead_v to_o martyrdom_n cry_v out_o that_o they_o also_o be_v christian_n and_o thereupon_o be_v apprehend_v and_o cruel_o torture_v to_o death_n so_o many_o other_o polycarpus_n be_v seek_v after_o may_v have_v escape_v but_o will_v not_o say_v as_o paul_n do_v act_n 21._o 14._o the_o will_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v do_v apollonia_n leap_v into_o the_o fire_n while_o they_o be_v move_v she_o to_o recant_v god_n have_v in_o all_o age_n be_v please_v to_o put_v more_o than_o a_o ordinary_a spirit_n into_o many_o of_o his_o servant_n §._o 247._o of_o persecutor_n offer_v release_n from_o torture_n this_o phrase_n not_o accept_v deliverance_n presuppose_v that_o deliverance_n be_v offer_v to_o they_o otherwise_o they_o can_v not_o have_v reject_v it_o for_o there_o not_o accept_v be_v a_o reject_v that_o offer_v of_o deliverance_n be_v by_o their_o persecutor_n but_o upon_o condition_n that_o they_o shall_v yield_v to_o they_o this_o be_v evident_a by_o that_o which_o nebuchadnezar_n say_v to_o daniel_n three_o companion_n when_o they_o be_v accuse_v for_o not_o worship_v his_o idol_n which_o be_v this_o if_o you_o be_v ready_a to_o fall_v down_o and_o worship_v the_o image_n he_o thereby_o imply_v that_o they_o shall_v be_v spare_v for_o he_o add_v if_o you_o worship_v not_o you_o shall_v be_v cast_v into_o a_o fiery_a furnace_n dan._n 3._o 15._o most_o evident_a be_v this_o in_o those_o to_o who_o this_o apostle_n have_v reference_n 2_o maccab._n 6._o 22_o 30._o and_o 7._o 24._o so_o also_o act._n 4._o 18._o this_o be_v usual_a with_o the_o persecute_v emperor_n and_o governor_n under_o they_o in_o the_o first_o ten_o persecution_n against_o christian_n and_o also_o with_o antichristian_a persecutor_n and_o particular_o with_o such_o persecutor_n in_o england_n in_o queen_n maryes_fw-mi day_n most_o 1._o their_o envy_n and_o and_o malice_n be_v more_o against_o the_o truth_n profess_v than_o against_o the_o professor_n thereof_o if_o therefore_o the_o professor_n will_v relinquish_v the_o truth_n they_o shall_v find_v favour_n enough_o that_o their_o malice_n be_v not_o so_o much_o against_o the_o person_n of_o professor_n as_o against_o the_o truth_n profess_v be_v evident_a in_o that_o they_o persecute_v stranger_n who_o they_o know_v not_o before_o it_o be_v say_v of_o paul_n that_o if_o he_o find_v any_o such_o he_o bring_v they_o bind_v act._n 9_o 2._o yea_o if_o the_o dear_a to_o they_o as_o father_n child_n brother_n or_o any_o other_o link_v unto_o they_o by_o near_a bond_n shall_v profess_v the_o truth_n they_o will_v prosecute_v they_o matth._n 10._o 21._o truth_n be_v a_o light_n that_o discover_v their_o darkness_n therefore_o they_o persecute_v all_o that_o hold_v out_o that_o light_n john_n 3._o 19_o 2._o they_o aim_v at_o a_o corrupt_a triumph_n over_o the_o truth_n in_o this_o respect_n they_o can_v be_v content_a to_o spare_v such_o as_o they_o hate_v that_o they_o may_v get_v matter_n of_o this_o boast_n think_v thereby_o to_o justify_v themselves_o 1._o this_o be_v a_o great_a aggravation_n of_o the_o wretched_a and_o curse_a disposition_n of_o persecutor_n it_o be_v against_o god_n truth_n against_o god_n manifest_v will_n yea_o and_o against_o god_n himself_o so_o as_o indeed_o they_o be_v hater_n of_o god_n will_n god_n let_v such_o go_v scotfree_a he_o may_v use_v they_o for_o a_o while_n as_o his_o rod_n but_o at_o length_n the_o rod_n shall_v be_v cast_v into_o the_o fire_n 2._o this_o may_v encourage_v professor_n of_o the_o truth_n more_o willing_o and_o patient_o to_o suffer_v what_o shall_v be_v inflict_v upon_o they_o in_o that_o they_o suffer_v more_o for_o the_o truth_n yea_o and_o for_o god_n himself_o than_o for_o themselves_o will_v not_o god_n stand_v by_o such_o will_v he_o not_o give_v sufficient_a assistance_n to_o they_o yea_o and_o a_o abundant_a recompense_n too_o 3._o it_o be_v a_o matter_n of_o great_a comfort_n and_o content_v to_o martyr_n that_o god_n truth_n yea_o and_o god_n himself_o suffer_v in_o they_o and_o with_o they_o and_o that_o more_o direct_o than_o they_o themselves_o §._o 248._o of_o the_o meaning_n of_o these_o word_n that_o they_o may_v obtain_v a_o better_a resurrection_n the_o end_n of_o professor_n suffer_v what_o they_o do_v be_v thus_o set_v down_o that_o they_o may_v obtain_v a_o better_a resurrection_n of_o the_o derivation_n of_o this_o word_n 〈◊〉_d obtain_v see_v chap._n 6._o v._n 15._o §_o 109._o it_o here_o import_v again_o that_o they_o aim_v at_o for_o the_o verb_n here_o â—…onsequi_fw-la to_o obtain_v signify_v to_o get_v something_o by_o that_o which_o we_o do_v undergo_v or_o let_v go_v to_o get_v i_o say_v not_o upon_o merit_n but_o upon_o god_n promise_n to_o show_v that_o it_o be_v mo_z small_a gain_n he_o express_v it_o under_o this_o word_n 〈◊〉_d resurrection_n the_o greek_a word_n translate_v resurrection_n be_v a_o compound_n of_o a_o sâ—…atuo_fw-la simple_a verb_n that_o signify_v to_o settle_v or_o establish_v from_o thence_o a_o 〈◊〉_d compound_n with_o a_o rursum_fw-la preposition_n that_o in_o composition_n signify_v again_o the_o surgo_fw-la compound_a verb_n be_v sometime_o use_v neutral_o and_o signify_v to_o rise_v rom._n 14._o 9_o and_o sometime_o transitive_o to_o raise_v act._n 2._o 24._o thence_o this_o word_n resurrection_n it_o presuppose_v a_o former_a life_n so_o as_o such_o rise_n or_o be_v raise_v again_o to_o a_o new_a life_n here_o in_o this_o place_n be_v
§_o 87._o the_o foresay_a limitation_n without_o we_o be_v the_o rather_o add_v to_o give_v evidence_n that_o god_n will_v have_v all_o believer_n in_o all_o age_n perfect_v by_o the_o same_o mean_n in_o this_o respect_n it_o be_v say_v that_o the_o ark_n and_o baptism_n be_v like_o figure_n 1_o pet._n 3._o 21._o set_v out_o one_o and_o the_o same_o thing_n yet_o the_o ark_n be_v in_o the_o first_o age_n of_o the_o world_n 〈◊〉_d baptism_n in_o the_o last_o the_o like_a be_v note_v of_o other_o sacrament_n in_o the_o age_n beâ—…_n these_o 1_o cor._n 10._o 2_o 3_o 4._o in_o this_o respect_n the_o gospel_n be_v say_v to_o be_v preach_v 〈◊〉_d the_o jew_n chap._n 4._o v._n 2._o §_o 17._o and_o we_o who_o live_v under_o the_o gospel_n be_v say_v 〈◊〉_d be_v save_v even_o as_o they_o act._n 15._o 11._o but_o most_o pertinent_a to_o this_o point_n be_v the_o 〈◊〉_d which_o the_o apostle_n have_v note_v of_o god_n make_v know_v unto_o we_o the_o mystery_n of_o his_o will_n in_o these_o word_n that_o in_o the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o fullness_n of_o time_n he_o may_v 〈◊〉_d she_o together_o in_o one_o all_o thing_n in_o christ_n etc._n etc._n eph._n 1._o 10_o col._n 1._o 20._o this_o god_n have_v so_o order_v 1._o to_o show_v the_o all-sufficiency_n of_o that_o one_o only_a mean_n which_o be_v christ_n jesus_n 〈◊〉_d be_v able_a to_o save_v to_o the_o uttermost_a heb._n 7._o 25._o and_o that_o in_o regard_n of_o 1._o his_o sufficiency_n he_o of_o himself_o without_o any_o assistance_n from_o any_o other_o can_v save_v 2._o the_o manifold_a misery_n whereunto_o man_n be_v subject_a he_o be_v able_a to_o save_v from_o all_o sin_n and_o from_o all_o misery_n that_o arise_v from_o their_o sin_n 3._o the_o several_a person_n that_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o salvation_n he_o be_v able_a to_o save_v all_o of_o all_o sort_n such_o as_o live_v before_o he_o or_o with_o he_o or_o shall_v live_v after_o he_o heb._n 13._o 8._o 2._o to_o show_v his_o impartial_a respect_n to_o all_o act._n 15._o 9_o gall._n 3._o 28._o though_o in_o 〈◊〉_d god_n see_v it_o meet_v that_o some_o shall_v live_v in_o one_o age_n of_o the_o world_n and_o 〈◊〉_d in_o another_o yet_o he_o prepare_v but_o one_o heaven_n for_o all_o and_o one_o way_n for_o all_o 〈◊〉_d thereunto_o 3._o to_o give_v evidence_n of_o the_o union_n of_o all_o believe_v in_o one_o mystical_a body_n have_v 〈◊〉_d that_o live_v before_o christ_n be_v perfect_v without_o we_o or_o by_o any_o other_o mean_v 〈◊〉_d we_o be_v they_o have_v be_v another_o body_n and_o that_o body_n have_v be_v so_o perfect_v 〈◊〉_d no_o more_o member_n shall_v have_v be_v add_v thereto_o but_o as_o there_o be_v but_o one_o lead_n so_o there_o be_v but_o one_o body_n ephes._n 4._o 4._o this_o be_v that_o catholic_a church_n which_o 〈◊〉_d be_v from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n and_o shall_v continue_v to_o the_o end_n thereof_o this_o be_v a_o forcible_a motive_n to_o incite_v we_o to_o imitate_v they_o and_o to_o walk_v in_o that_o way_n 〈◊〉_d perfection_n which_o they_o do_v if_o they_o walk_v in_o that_o way_n which_o be_v but_o obscure_o 〈◊〉_d to_o they_o yet_o be_v clear_o and_o full_o make_v know_v to_o we_o what_o a_o shame_n 〈◊〉_d will_v it_o be_v for_o we_o to_o come_v short_a of_o they_o they_o be_v go_v we_o yet_o live_v let_v we_o 〈◊〉_d that_o their_o spirit_n live_v in_o we_o see_v more_o hereof_o chap._n 6._o v._n 12._o §_o 83._o and_o chap._n 13._o v._n 7._o §_o 100_o etc._n etc._n §._o 282._o of_o the_o resolution_n of_o and_o observation_n from_o heb._n 11._o 39_o 40._o the_o sum_n of_o these_o two_o verse_n be_v a_o commendation_n of_o ancient_a saint_n the_o part_n be_v two_o 1._o a_o general_a proposition_n 39_o 2._o a_o particular_a amplification_n thereof_o in_o the_o proposition_n there_o be_v 1._o a_o intimation_n of_o the_o person_n commend_v these_o all_o 2._o a_o manifestation_n of_o the_o matter_n for_o which_o they_o be_v commend_v this_o be_v set_v out_o 1._o by_o the_o cause_n faith_n 2._o by_o the_o effect_n a_o good_a report_n the_o amplification_n be_v set_v down_o comparative_o of_o the_o comparison_n there_o be_v two_o 〈◊〉_d the_o first_o concern_v such_o as_o live_v before_o christ_n be_v exhibit_v the_o other_o concern_v such_o as_o live_v after_o that_o which_o concern_v the_o former_a be_v a_o privation_n of_o a_o privilege_n in_o set_v down_o whereof_o we_o have_v 1._o the_o privilege_n itself_o which_o be_v the_o promise_n 2._o their_o privation_n of_o it_o receive_v not_o that_o part_n of_o the_o comparison_n which_o concern_v believer_n since_o christ_n be_v vers._n 40_o exhibit_v be_v a_o fruition_n of_o the_o foresay_a privilege_n hereof_o be_v two_o part_n 1._o the_o kind_n of_o privilege_n some_o better_a thing_n 2._o the_o end_n thereof_o that_o they_o without_o we_o etc._n etc._n the_o kind_n of_o privilege_n be_v set_v out_o 1._o by_o the_o author_n god_n 2._o by_o the_o procure_a cause_n have_v provide_v 3._o by_o the_o subject_a matter_n some_o better_a thing_n 4._o by_o the_o person_n for_o who_o for_o we_o the_o end_n be_v a_o universal_a perfection_n that_o they_o etc._n etc._n in_o set_v down_o this_o end_n we_o may_v observe_v 1._o the_o manner_n of_o propound_v it_o negative_o in_o reference_n to_o ancient_a jew_n shall_v not_o be_v make_v perfect_a 2._o affirmative_o to_o jew_n and_o christian_n together_o in_o this_o phrase_n without_o we_o §._o 1._o of_o the_o resolution_n of_o heb._n chap._n xii_o there_o be_v two_o main_a end_n of_o the_o apostle_n set_v out_o christ_n in_o his_o excellency_n namely_o perseverance_n in_o the_o faith_n and_o worthy_a walk_v thereof_o in_o this_o chapter_n he_o finish_v the_o former_a and_o set_v upon_o the_o late_a of_o these_o two_o end_n see_v chap._n 1._o v._n 1._o §_o 10._o in_o the_o end_n to_o enforce_v the_o former_a of_o perseverance_n he_o produce_v many_o motive_n 〈◊〉_d encourage_v they_o against_o the_o many_o trial_n whereunto_o they_o have_v be_v bring_v and_o â—…ight_o further_o be_v bring_v for_o their_o profession_n sake_n then_o he_o raise_v a_o exhortaâ—…_n unto_o courage_n v_o 12_o 13._o the_o apostle_n motive_n be_v these_o 1._o the_o pattern_n of_o former_a believer_n to_o who_o he_o have_v reference_n v._n 1._o 2._o the_o example_n of_o christ._n concern_v who_o 1._o he_o distinct_o set_v out_o his_o suffering_n v_o 2._o 2._o he_o call_v christian_n to_o a_o review_n or_o to_o a_o more_o serious_a consideration_n of_o he_o v_o 3._o 3._o he_o remove_v a_o objection_n which_o may_v be_v this_o object_n we_o have_v already_o suffer_v much_o ans._n yet_o there_o remain_v more_o in_o that_o you_o have_v not_o resist_v unto_o blood_n v_o 4._o 3._o the_o author_n of_o christian_n suffering_n this_o be_v 1._o propound_v v_o 5._o it_o be_v the_o chasten_n of_o the_o lord_n 2._o amplify_v in_o the_o six_o verse_n follow_v in_o the_o amplification_n be_v declare_v 1._o the_o motive_n that_o put_v on_o god_n to_o correct_v lave_v v_o 6._o 2._o the_o 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pastor_n and_o people_n to_o make_v the_o foresay_a exhortation_n to_o be_v the_o more_o heed_v the_o apostle_n add_v the_o express_a word_n of_o scripture_n wherewith_o it_o be_v first_o set_v down_o but_o quote_v â—…either_o book_n chapter_n nor_o verse_n hereof_o see_v chap._n 2._o v._n 6._o §_o â—…0_n the_o text_n be_v take_v out_o of_o prov._n 3._o 11_o 12._o in_o quote_v it_o the_o apostle_n hold_v close_a â—…_n the_o interpretation_n of_o the_o ancient_a lxx_o of_o who_o see_v chap._n 1._o v._n 6._o §_o 72._o only_o there_o be_v one_o little_a difference_n for_o the_o lxx_o do_v not_o express_v this_o relative_a pronoun_n 〈◊〉_d but_o yet_o by_o speak_v to_o one_o in_o the_o vocative_n case_n do_v understand_v that_o proâ—…_n in_o the_o 〈◊〉_d hebrew_n it_n be_v express_o set_v down_o this_o title_n 〈◊〉_d my_o son_n as_o here_o use_v and_o as_o use_v by_o the_o wise_a man_n seem_v to_o 〈◊〉_d reference_n to_o the_o minister_n that_o utter_v it_o because_o he_o have_v herein_o 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soul_n of_o people_n as_o parent_n do_v for_o their_o child_n body_n their_o care_n be_v to_o nourish_v and_o build_v they_o up_o in_o grace_n 2_o cor._n 12._o 14._o 3._o minister_n bear_v a_o fatherly_a affection_n and_o respect_n to_o god_n people_n 2_o cor._n 6._o 11_o 13._o â—…il_n 4._o 1._o this_o relation_n direct_v both_o minister_n and_o people_n how_o to_o be_v affect_v and_o how_o to_o â—…rry_v themselves_o one_o towards_o another_o §._o 34._o of_o general_a doctrine_n intend_v to_o particular_a person_n the_o particular_a application_n of_o the_o former_a point_n of_o well_o bear_v affliction_n unto_o one_o one_o particular_a person_n in_o the_o singular_a number_n and_o vocative_n case_n thus_o my_o son_n giveth_z evidence_n that_o general_a doctrine_n be_v intend_v to_o every_o one_o in_o particular_a we_o hear_v before_o §_o 31._o that_o what_o be_v speak_v to_o people_n of_o one_o age_n be_v intend_v to_o all_o age_n here_o it_o be_v far_o show_v that_o that_o which_o 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16._o §_o 48._o a_o special_a point_n hence_o to_o be_v observe_v be_v this_o that_o man_n be_v hardly_o bring_v to_o believe_v that_o affliction_n be_v fruit_n of_o god_n love_n it_o be_v not_o a_o novice_n lesson_n it_o be_v not_o learn_v at_o first_o entrance_n into_o christ_n school_n christ_n disciple_n though_o they_o have_v christ_n himself_o to_o be_v their_o instructor_n can_v not_o at_o first_o apprehend_v it_o this_o make_v christ_n very_o frequent_o inculcate_v this_o principle_n of_o take_v up_o the_o cross_n and_o follow_v he_o ignorance_n of_o this_o make_v many_o christian_n in_o the_o apostle_n time_n faint_a and_o fall_v away_o 2_o tim._n 4._o 16._o yea_o some_o of_o god_n worthy_n have_v in_o the_o trial_n make_v doubt_v hereof_o
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dome_a duty_n treat_n 5._o of_o child_n §_o 33_o 34._o §._o 51._o of_o god_n the_o father_n of_o spirit_n from_o the_o forementioned_a reverence_n which_o nature_n teach_v child_n to_o yield_v to_o their_o earthly_a parent_n that_o correct_v they_o the_o apostle_n make_v this_o inference_n shall_v we_o not_o much_o rather_o be_v in_o subjection_n to_o the_o father_n of_o spirit_n it_o be_v god_n who_o be_v here_o style_v the_o father_n of_o spirit_n and_o that_o in_o opposition_n to_o father_n of_o our_o flesh_n so_o as_o hereby_o he_o intend_v that_o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o our_o spiritual_a be_v john_n 1._o 14._o john_n 3._o 6._o numb_a 27._o 10._o this_o he_o be_v in_o that_o 1._o he_o creat_v immediate_o from_o himself_o that_o part_n of_o man_n which_o be_v call_v spirit_n gen._n 2._o 7._o eccles._n 12._o 7._o 2._o he_o work_v in_o man_n the_o gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n even_o that_o ability_n which_o their_o spirit_n have_v to_o act_v any_o thing_n exod._n 35._o 31._o 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manifest_v a_o especial_a difference_n betwixt_o god_n deal_n and_o man_v what_o god_n do_v he_o do_v it_o for_o ever_o and_o ever_o god_n have_v power_n over_o all_o not_o only_o for_o a_o few_o day_n but_o all_o the_o day_n of_o this_o life_n yea_o and_o for_o ever_o hereafter_o psal._n 27._o 10._o in_o this_o respect_n therefore_o be_v god_n deal_v with_o we_o to_o be_v more_o regard_v than_o man_n though_o he_o be_v the_o father_n of_o our_o flesh_n hereof_o see_v more_o v._n 9_o §_o 52._o §._o 55._o of_o man_n do_v thing_n after_o their_o own_o pleasure_n a_o other_o difference_n betwixt_o our_o earthly_a father_n and_o our_o heavenly_a father_n correct_v be_v in_o the_o end_n which_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o aim_v at_o the_o end_n which_o father_n of_o the_o flesh_n aim_v at_o be_v thus_o express_v after_o their_o own_o pleasure_n the_o end_n which_o our_o heavenly_a father_n aim_v at_o thus_o for_o our_o profit_n this_o phrase_n after_o their_o own_o pleasure_n may_v 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you_o 2_o sam._n 13._o 28._o thus_o prophet_n speak_v the_o vision_n of_o their_o own_o heart_n jer._n 23._o 16._o of_o other_o it_o be_v say_v every_o man_n do_v that_o which_o be_v right_a in_o his_o own_o eye_n judg._n 21._o 25._o these_o phrase_n they_o boast_v of_o their_o heart_n desire_v psal._n 10._o 3._o our_o lip_n be_v our_o own_o who_o be_v lord_n over_o we_o psal._n 12._o 4._o we_o will_v certain_o do_v whatsoever_o come_v forth_o out_o of_o our_o mouth_n jer._n 44._o 17._o sundry_a corruption_n in_o man_n be_v the_o cause_n hereof_o as_o 1._o self-conceit_n and_o a_o over_o high_a esteem_n of_o their_o own_o wit_n and_o wisdom_n as_o if_o none_o can_v better_o tell_v how_o to_o order_v and_o dispose_v matter_n this_o the_o prophet_n exemplifi_v in_o tyrus_n ezek._n 28._o 2_o 3_o 4._o 2._o a_o scornful_a and_o disdainful_a spirit_n which_o make_v they_o vilify_v whatsoever_o seem_v contrary_a to_o their_o own_o humour_n such_o a_o spirit_n be_v in_o the_o man_n of_o 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and_o all_o manner_n of_o cruelty_n it_o become_v we_o therefore_o to_o suspect_v our_o own_o sudden_a apprehension_n &_o imagination_n and_o to_o take_v heed_n of_o rash_a and_o sudden_a execution_n thereof_o it_o be_v a_o special_a point_n of_o wisdom_n to_o weigh_v and_o ponder_v the_o thing_n that_o come_v into_o our_o mind_n especial_o before_o we_o bring_v they_o to_o practice_n we_o christian_n if_o we_o may_v be_v bring_v to_o ponder_v and_o prove_v what_o we_o intend_v have_v a_o most_o certain_a and_o sure_a touchstone_n to_o try_v they_o by_o which_o be_v god_n word_n whereby_o if_o we_o square_v and_o alter_v our_o project_n we_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o repent_v of_o they_o for_o so_o we_o shall_v do_v according_a to_o god_n pleasure_n which_o be_v the_o best_a of_o all_o and_o not_o after_o our_o own_o pleasure_n which_o be_v common_o the_o worst_a of_o all_o §._o 56._o of_o god_n holiness_n confer_v on_o saint_n god_n be_v so_o far_o from_o wrong_v his_o child_n in_o 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37._o and_o v_o 7._o §_o 45._o if_o our_o own_o emolument_fw-fr be_v not_o motive_n enough_o to_o work_v patience_n under_o god_n correct_v of_o we_o what_o can_v be_v enough_o the_o particular_a kind_n of_o profit_n here_o especial_o aim_v at_o be_v thus_o express_v that_o we_o may_v be_v partaker_n of_o his_o holiness_n how_o great_a a_o profit_n and_o benefit_n holiness_n be_v have_v be_v show_v chap._n 3._o v._n 1._o §_o 7._o of_o the_o notation_n of_o the_o greek_a word_n translate_v holiness_n see_v chap._n 2._o v._n 11._o §_o 100_o the_o more_o to_o commend_v the_o commodity_n here_o intend_v unto_o we_o he_o thus_o style_v it_o his_o holiness_n the_o relative_a his_o have_v reference_n to_o god_n so_o as_o it_o be_v god_n holiness_n that_o be_v here_o intend_a a_o great_a commendation_n can_v not_o have_v be_v set_v upon_o a_o commodity_n in_o this_o respect_n saint_n be_v style_v the_o people_n of_o god_n holiness_n isai._n 63._o 18._o and_o they_o who_o walk_v unworthy_a of_o their_o holy_a call_n be_v say_v to_o profane_v the_o holiness_n of_o the_o lord_n mal._n 2._o 11._o it_o be_v say_v to_o be_v god_n holiness_n sundry_a way_n 1._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o excellency_n thereof_o for_o in_o canaan_n language_n excellent_a thing_n be_v say_v to_o be_v of_o god_n 2._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o original_n of_o it_o it_o come_v from_o god_n jam._n 1._o 17._o 3._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o nature_n and_o kind_n of_o it_o it_o be_v a_o divine_a grace_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n himself_o this_o be_v that_o which_o be_v style_v the_o divine_a nature_n 2_o pet._n 1._o 4._o 4._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o likeness_n and_o resemblance_n we_o
who_o the_o comparison_n be_v make_v father_n of_o our_o flesh_n 2._o their_o act_n which_o correct_v we_o 3._o our_o respect_n to_o they_o notwithstanding_o that_o correction_n we_o give_v they_o reverence_n in_o the_o application_n we_o be_v to_o consider_v 1._o the_o manner_n of_o apply_v it_o with_o this_o emphatical_a interrogation_n shall_v we_o 〈◊〉_d much_o rather_o 2._o the_o matter_n whereof_o it_o consist_v herein_o be_v express_v 1._o a_o description_n of_o god_n the_o father_n of_o spirit_n 2._o the_o duty_n of_o believer_n to_o god_n be_v in_o subjection_n 3._o a_o effect_n follow_v thereupon_o and_o live_v vers._n 10._o the_o illustration_n of_o the_o forementioned_a comparison_n be_v by_o the_o difference_n of_o earthly_a father_n and_o our_o heavenly_a father_n correct_v which_o be_v these_o 1._o the_o time_n of_o their_o nurture_n they_o for_o a_o few_o day_n the_o contrary_a intend_a of_o god_n be_v that_o he_o do_v it_o so_o long_o as_o there_o be_v need_n 2._o the_o end_n they_o after_o their_o own_o pleasure_n but_o god_n for_o our_o profit_n this_o latter_a be_v amplify_v by_o the_o particular_a benefit_n that_o thence_o redound_v which_o be_v 1._o express_v in_o this_o word_n holiness_n 2._o illustrate_v two_o way_n 1._o by_o the_o excellency_n of_o it_o in_o this_o relative_a particle_n his_o that_o be_v go_n 2._o in_o our_o participation_n thereof_o that_o we_o may_v be_v partaker_n of_o it_o vers._n 11._o in_o remove_v the_o objection_n against_o the_o foresay_a direction_n about_o endure_a affliction_n there_o be_v 1._o the_o objection_n propound_v 2._o a_o solution_n add_v in_o propound_v the_o objection_n there_o be_v 1._o a_o concession_n or_o grant_n 2._o a_o limitation_n thereof_o the_o concession_n be_v set_v down_o two_o way_n 1._o negative_o no_o chasten_n be_v joyous_a 2._o affirmative_o but_o grievous_a the_o limitation_n be_v doâ—…ble_a 1._o in_o reference_n to_o outward_a sense_n seem_v namely_o to_o sense_n 2._o in_o reference_n to_o the_o time_n for_o the_o present_a the_o solution_n be_v take_v from_o the_o future_a benefit_n here_o note_n 1._o the_o intimation_n of_o the_o answer_n nevertheless_o 2._o the_o expression_n thereof_o wherein_o be_v set_v down_o 1._o the_o time_n when_o the_o benefit_n be_v receive_v afterward_o 2._o the_o kind_n of_o benefit_n righteousness_n amplify_v by_o the_o effect_n thereof_o peaceable_a 3._o the_o mean_n of_o obtain_v it_o it_o yield_v the_o fruit_n 4._o the_o person_n that_o partake_v thereof_o they_o that_o be_v exercise_v thereby_o §._o 66._o of_o observation_n raise_v from_o heb._n 12_o v._n 5_o 6_o 7_o 8_o 9_o 10_o 11._o v._o 6._o 1._o people_n fail_n be_v to_o be_v make_v know_v so_o do_v the_o apostle_n here_o v._n 5_o you_o have_v forget_v see_v §_o 30._o ii_o it_o be_v a_o fault_n to_o forget_v encouragement_n this_o fault_n the_o apostle_n here_o express_o taxâ—…th_v see_v §_o 30._o iii_o god_n word_n afford_v consolatory_a exhortation_n the_o greek_a word_n translate_v exâ—…ortations_n imply_v as_o much_o see_v §_o 31._o iv._o forget_v ground_n of_o encouragement_n make_v man_n faint_a this_o be_v the_o reason_n why_o the_o apostle_n here_o reprehend_v their_o forgetfulness_n see_v §_o 31._o v._o god_n in_o the_o scripture_n speak_v unto_o we_o this_o word_n speak_v have_v reference_n to_o the_o scripture_n see_v §_o 32._o vi_o god_n word_n be_v for_o all_o age_n that_o which_o be_v speak_v to_o the_o church_n in_o soloâ—…_n time_n be_v here_o speak_v to_o the_o church_n in_o the_o apostle_n time_n as_o be_v intend_v in_o this_o phrase_n unto_o you_o see_v §_o 31._o vii_o god_n deal_v with_o saint_n as_o a_o father_n with_o child_n the_o metaphor_n of_o child_n here_o use_v prove_v as_o much_o see_v §_o 32._o viii_o it_o be_v sufficient_a to_o quote_v the_o word_n of_o scripture_n though_o book_n chapter_n and_o verse_n â—…e_v not_o name_v so_o do_v the_o apostle_n here_o see_v §_o 35._o ix_o people_z be_v as_o child_n to_o their_o pastor_n it_o be_v the_o minister_n that_o here_o say_v my_o son_n see_v §_o 33._o x._o general_n doctrine_n be_v intend_v to_o particular_a person_n this_o hint_n of_o a_o particular_a person_n my_o son_n gives_z proof_n hereof_o see_v §_o 34._o xi_o divine_a principle_n be_v with_o testimony_n of_o love_n to_o be_v instill_v into_o man_n heart_n this_o compellation_n my_o son_n be_v a_o testimony_n of_o love_n see_v §_o 33._o xii_o affliction_n be_v of_o god_n they_o be_v here_o call_v the_o chastisement_n of_o the_o lord_n see_v 6._o 36._o xiii_o saint_n affliction_n be_v chastisement_n so_o they_o be_v express_o call_v see_v §_o 37._o fourteen_o there_o be_v extreme_n about_o affliction_n whereinto_o man_n be_v ready_a to_o fall_v here_o be_v two_o mention_v despise_v and_o faint_v see_v §_o 38._o xv._n extreme_n be_v to_o be_v avoid_v we_o must_v neither_o despise_v nor_o faint_v see_v §_o 38._o xvi_o to_o despise_v chastisement_n be_v a_o great_a fault_n it_o be_v here_o forbid_a in_o the_o first_o place_n see_v §_o 38._o xvii_o it_o be_v a_o fault_n also_o to_o faint_v under_o affliction_n this_o be_v also_o reprove_v see_v §_o 38._o xviii_o god_n by_o affliction_n instruct_v his_o child_n the_o meaning_n of_o the_o word_n translate_v chastisement_n imply_v as_o much_o see_v §_o 37._o xix_o affliction_n be_v conviction_n of_o sin_n the_o word_n translate_v rebuke_v imply_v thus_o much_o see_v §_o 39_o vers._n 6._o xx._n god_n love_v son_n of_o man_n this_o be_v here_o take_v for_o grant_v in_o this_o phrase_n who_o the_o lord_n love_v see_v §_o 41._o xxi_o god_n take_v care_n of_o his_o child_n this_o be_v intend_v under_o this_o phrase_n who_o he_o receive_v see_v §_o 41._o xxii_o affliction_n be_v evidence_n of_o god_n love_n and_o care_n so_o they_o be_v here_o bring_v in_o see_v §_o 41._o xxiii_o god_n oft_o sore_o afflict_v his_o child_n the_o word_n scourge_v imply_v as_o much_o see_v §_o 42._o xxiv_o god_n love_n and_o care_n in_o afflict_v his_o shall_v make_v they_o willing_a to_o submit_v to_o he_o thus_o much_o be_v intend_v under_o this_o causal_n particle_n for._n see_v §_o 40_o 42._o vers._n 7._o xxv_o god_n grant_n have_v its_o condition_n this_o be_v imply_v under_o this_o phrase_n if_o you_o etc._n etc._n see_v §_o 43._o xxvi_o affliction_n be_v make_v profitable_a by_o endure_v this_o be_v the_o condition_n here_o express_v endure_v see_v §_o 44._o xxvii_o god_n deal_v with_o his_o as_o son_n this_o be_v express_o set_v down_o see_v §_o 45._o xxviii_o affliction_n be_v fruit_n of_o god_n fatherly_a care_n over_o saint_n the_o inference_n of_o god_n deal_v with_o they_o upon_o chasten_v prove_v as_o much_o see_v §_o 45._o xxix_o affliction_n be_v the_o common_a condition_n of_o all_o god_n child_n this_o be_v the_o intent_n of_o this_o emphatical_a interrogative_n what_o son_n be_v he_o &_o c_o see_v §_o 46._o vers._n 8._o xxx_o immunity_n from_o affliction_n be_v a_o bastard_n prerogative_n the_o apostle_n say_v of_o such_o that_o they_o be_v bastard_n see_v §_o 47._o xxxi_o man_n be_v hardly_o bring_v to_o believe_v that_o affliction_n be_v fruit_n of_o god_n fatherly_a love_n the_o apostle_n therefore_o again_o inculcate_v this_o that_o all_o be_v partaker_n of_o affliction_n and_o that_o they_o be_v not_o son_n who_o do_v not_o partake_v of_o they_o see_v §_o 48._o vers._n 9_o xxxii_o argument_n upon_o argument_n must_v be_v use_v in_o matter_n hardly_o believe_v after_o sundry_a argument_n the_o apostle_n add_v this_o word_n furthermore_o see_v §_o 49._o xxxiii_o man_n can_v produce_v but_o a_o earthly_a be_v they_o be_v father_n of_o the_o fâ—…esh_n see_v §_o 49._o xxxiv_o parent_n must_v correct_v their_o child_n as_o there_o be_v cause_n the_o greek_a word_n attribute_v to_o they_o signify_v corrector_n see_v §_o 49._o xxxv_o genuine_a child_n do_v not_o the_o less_o respect_n their_o parent_n for_o correct_v they_o this_o phrase_n we_o give_v they_o reverence_n intend_v as_o much_o see_v §_o 50._o xxxvi_o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o our_o spirit_n he_o be_v here_o style_v the_o father_n of_o spirit_n see_v §_o 51._o xxxvii_o god_n correction_n be_v patient_o to_o be_v endure_v this_o be_v to_o be_v insubjection_n see_v §_o 52._o xxxviii_o patience_n under_o god_n affliction_n bring_v life_n the_o addition_n of_o this_o phrase_n and_o live_v intend_v as_o much_o see_v §_o 53._o thirty-nine_o god_n be_v more_o to_o be_v respect_v in_o his_o deal_n with_o we_o then_o earthly_a parent_n this_o interrogative_n shall_v we_o not_o much_o rather_o import_v as_o much_o see_v §_o 52._o vers._n 10._o xl._o the_o good_a that_o man_n do_v for_o man_n be_v but_o a_o while_n it_o be_v but_o for_o a_o few_o day_n see_v §_o 54._o xli_o man_n arâ—…_n prove_v to_o make_v their_o
manifest_a life_n in_o it_o by_o the_o natural_a motion_n thereof_o now_o in_o regeneration_n none_o be_v still-born_a if_o therefore_o there_o be_v no_o spiritual_a life_n no_o spiritual_a motion_n sure_o there_o be_v no_o regeneration_n 3._o readiness_n on_o all_o occasion_n to_o go_v to_o god_n as_o to_o his_o father_n and_o of_o he_o to_o seek_v every_o needful_a thing_n to_o who_o will_v child_n more_o ready_o go_v for_o supply_v of_o their_o want_n then_o to_o their_o parent_n of_o who_o they_o be_v beget_v and_o bear_v i_o will_v arise_v and_o go_v to_o my_o father_n say_v the_o prodigal_n luk_n 15._o 18._o 4._o a_o constant_a purpose_n and_o faithful_a endeavour_n to_o avoid_v all_o sin_n this_o be_v that_o which_o saint_n john_n 1_o epist._n 3._o 9_o intend_v in_o this_o phrase_n whosoever_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n do_v not_o commit_v sin_n with_o the_o inner_a man_n in_o the_o renew_a part_n he_o do_v not_o commit_v sin_n of_o this_o inner_a man_n the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 7._o 17._o where_o he_o say_v it_o be_v no_o more_o i_o that_o do_v it_o but_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o i_o 2._o hence_o we_o shall_v be_v stir_v up_o to_o use_v all_o mean_n for_o the_o beginning_n and_o accomplish_v of_o this_o bless_a work_n this_o especial_o concern_v such_o as_o upon_o examination_n find_v not_o this_o work_n begin_v they_o be_v to_o take_v due_a notice_n of_o the_o cause_n of_o regeneration_n which_o concur_v to_o the_o work_n regeneration_n thereof_o which_o be_v brief_o these_o 1._o the_o primary_n author_n be_v god_n for_o in_o this_o respect_n we_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n god_n efficient_a have_v beget_v we_o jam._n 1._o 18._o even_o god_n the_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n 1_o pet._n 1._o 3_o 2._o the_o procure_a cause_n be_v god_n will_v and_o god_n mercy_n there_o can_v be_v nothing_o out_o of_o god_n to_o move_v he_o it_o must_v needs_o therefore_o arise_v from_o his_o own_o mere_a will_n so_o say_v the_o apostle_n jam._n 1._o 18._o of_o his_o own_o will_n beget_v he_o we_o and_o there_o can_v be_v nothing_o in_o man_n to_o move_v god_n hereunto_o for_o man_n by_o nature_n be_v most_o miserable_a it_o must_v needs_o therefore_o arise_v from_o god_n mere_a mercy_n for_o misery_n be_v the_o proper_a object_n of_o mercy_n on_o this_o ground_n it_o be_v just_o say_v 1_o pet._n 1._o 3_o that_o god_n according_a to_o his_o abundaâ—…t_a mercy_n have_v beget_v we_o again_o 3._o the_o immediate_a matter_n of_o regeneration_n be_v god_n spirit_n in_o this_o respect_n we_o be_v say_v to_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o spirit_n john_n 3._o 4._o and_o regeneration_n be_v style_v the_o renew_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n tit._n 3._o 5._o for_o it_o be_v a_o divine_a work_n above_z hâ—…m_v i_o ability_n 4._o the_o ordinary_a instrumental_a cause_n be_v god_n word_n so_o jam._n 1._o 18._o god_n beget_v we_o by_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n in_o this_o respect_n the_o word_n be_v style_v incorruptible_a seed_n 1_o pet._n 1._o 23._o the_o gospel_n be_v that_o part_n of_o god_n word_n which_o be_v most_o effectual_a hereunto_o and_o it_o be_v thereupon_o style_v the_o gospel_n of_o salvation_n eph._n 1._o 13._o and_o the_o power_n of_o god_n unto_o salvation_n rom._n 1._o 16._o 5._o minister_n and_o preacher_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v ministerial_a cause_n of_o regeneration_n who_o be_v in_o relation_n to_o their_o ministry_n say_v to_o beget_v we_o and_o style_v father_n 1_o cor._n 4._o 15._o philem_n v_o 10._o all_o these_o be_v comprise_v under_o the_o efficient_a cause_n and_o be_v so_o far_o from_o thwart_v one_o another_o as_o they_o sweet_o concur_v to_o produce_v this_o divine_a work_n of_o regeneration_n be_v subordinate_a one_o to_o another_o and_o may_v in_o this_o order_n be_v place_v together_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n to_o show_v mercy_n to_o man_n he_o ordain_v minister_n to_o cast_v the_o seed_n of_o his_o word_n into_o man_n soul_n which_o be_v quicken_v by_o the_o spirit_n man_n be_v hereby_o bear_v again_o ii_o the_o material_a cause_n of_o regeneration_n be_v christ_n incarnate_a god_n make_v manifest_a matter_n in_o the_o flesh_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1_o tim._n 4._o 16._o in_o this_o respect_n we_o be_v say_v eph._n 5._o 30._o to_o be_v of_o his_o flesh_n and_o of_o his_o bone_n iii_o the_o formal_a cause_n of_o regeneration_n be_v god_n image_n plant_v in_o we_o which_o form_n consist_v in_o holiness_n and_o righteousnessâ—…_n after_o this_o image_n we_o be_v say_v to_o be_v renew_v eph._n 4._o 24._o this_o make_v a_o essential_a difference_n betwixt_o a_o natural_a and_o regenerate_a man_n iv._o the_o final_a cause_n next_o and_o subordinate_a to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n free_a grace_n and_o end_n rich_a mercy_n be_v especial_o two_o 1._o to_o make_v man_n able_a to_o do_v good_a namely_o such_o good_a as_o may_v be_v acceptable_a and_o honourable_a to_o god_n profitable_a to_o other_o man_n and_o true_o advantageable_a to_o themselves_o the_o apostle_n therefore_o eph._n 2._o 10._o speak_v of_o regeneration_n which_o be_v a_o kind_n of_o creation_n thus_o express_v this_o end_n we_o be_v create_v in_o christ_n jesus_n unto_o good_a work_n 2._o to_o make_v man_n fit_a for_o glory_n for_o corrupt_a flesh_n can_v partake_v of_o celestial_a glory_n whereupon_o say_v christ_n joh._n 3._o 3_o except_o a_o man_n be_v bear_v again_o he_o can_v see_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n so_o far_o shall_v he_o be_v from_o be_v admit_v into_o it_o as_o he_o shall_v not_o come_v so_o near_o as_o to_o see_v that_o fitness_n for_o heaven_n be_v a_o end_n of_o regeneration_n be_v thus_o declare_v 1_o pet._n 1._o 3_o 4._o god_n have_v beget_v we_o again_o unto_o a_o lively_a hope_n and_o to_o a_o inheritance_n incorruptible_a etc._n etc._n §._o 106._o of_o saint_n be_v god_n first-born_a ii_o in_o that_o the_o society_n to_o which_o we_o be_v bring_v by_o the_o gospel_n be_v set_v out_o by_o this_o phrase_n church_n of_o the_o first-born_a we_o may_v observe_v that_o all_o they_o who_o be_v new_o bear_v be_v god_n first-born_a for_o as_o the_o believe_a jew_n be_v so_o by_o virtue_n of_o their_o priority_n so_o the_o believe_a gentile_n be_v bring_v into_o the_o jew_n society_n and_o make_v partaker_n of_o their_o privilege_n be_v so_o likewise_o where_o the_o call_v of_o god_n be_v comprise_v under_o this_o collective_a word_n ephraim_n they_o be_v style_v god_n first-born_a jer._n 31._o 9_o so_o where_o the_o call_v of_o god_n be_v comprise_v under_o this_o collective_a word_n israel_n they_o be_v style_v god_n first-born_a exod._n 4._o 22._o the_o whole_a church_n be_v comprise_v under_o the_o title_n israel_n in_o the_o same_o respect_n all_o saint_n be_v call_v heir_n rom._n 8._o 17._o and_o king_n rev._n 1._o 6._o yea_o all_o not_o only_o one_o body_n as_o 1_o cor._n 12._o 13._o but_o also_o one_o spouse_n cant._n 5._o 1._o 2_o cor._n 11._o 2._o the_o reason_n of_o saint_n be_v god_n first-born_a may_v be_v 1._o their_o union_n with_o christ._n for_o they_o be_v so_o near_o unite_v unto_o christ_n as_o he_o and_o they_o make_v but_o one_o body_n which_o be_v excellent_o set_v down_o 1_o cor._n 12._o 12._o by_o virtue_n of_o this_o union_n christ_n privilege_n be_v confer_v on_o they_o as_o he_o be_v a_o king_n so_o they_o as_o he_o a_o priest_n so_o they_o rev._n 1._o 6._o as_o he_o a_o son_n so_o they_o joh._n 1._o 12._o as_o he_o a_o heir_n so_o they_o rom._n 8._o 17._o as_o he_o god_n first-born_a rom._n 8._o 29_o so_o they_o 2._o god_n equal_a and_o impartial_a respect_n to_o they_o all_o he_o love_v they_o all_o with_o the_o same_o love_n his_o heart_n be_v set_v on_o every_o one_o of_o they_o as_o if_o they_o all_o be_v but_o one_o and_o therefore_o they_o be_v all_o style_v 〈◊〉_d dear_a child_n eph._n 5._o 1._o 3._o their_o equal_a right_n to_o the_o privilege_n of_o the_o first-born_a the_o forementioned_a title_n of_o heir_n and_o king_n prove_v as_o much_o 1._o this_o may_v inform_v we_o in_o that_o right_n which_o believer_n have_v to_o the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n they_o be_v first-born_a 1_o pet._n 1._o 3_o 4._o though_o all_o that_o be_v beget_v of_o man_n be_v not_o heir_n but_o only_o the_o first-born_a yet_o all_o beget_v of_o god_n be_v because_o they_o be_v all_o first-born_a esau_n have_v a_o birthright_n yea_o and_o a_o blessing_n appertain_v to_o he_o as_o he_o be_v the_o first-born_a gen._n 27._o 19_o 32._o so_o reuben_n 1_o chro._n 5._o 1._o the_o law_n express_o provide_v that_o the_o first-born_a have_v the_o inheritance_n whereunto_o he_o have_v a_o right_a though_o his_o mother_n be_v hate_v deut._n 21._o 16._o much_o more_o have_v god_n first-born_a a_o
eye_n rev._n 7._o 17._o that_o be_v all_o matter_n of_o grief_n the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o other_o dislike_a affection_n 8._o that_o use_n which_o soul_n have_v of_o sense_n as_o of_o see_v hear_v and_o the_o like_a increase_v that_o admiration_n which_o they_o have_v of_o those_o excellenâ—…_n object_n which_o they_o see_v and_o hear_v and_o more_o ravish_v they_o therewith_o 9_o that_o utterance_n or_o expression_n which_o they_o make_v of_o their_o mind_n be_v most_o divine_a tend_v only_o whole_o continual_o to_o the_o praise_n and_o honour_n of_o god_n note_v how_o in_o this_o respect_n they_o be_v set_v out_o rev._n 19_o 1_o 6_o 7._o 10._o soul_n in_o heaven_n be_v every_o way_n so_o perfect_a as_o they_o will_v be_v most_o fit_a to_o be_v unite_v to_o glorify_a body_n which_o shall_v be_v make_v like_o the_o glorious_a body_n of_o christ_n phil._n 3._o 21._o which_o be_v say_v to_o shine_v as_o the_o firmament_n and_o the_o star_n dan._n 12._o 3._o yea_o as_o the_o sun_n matth._n 13._o 43._o which_o be_v incorruptible_a and_o spiritual_a 1_o cor._n 15._o 42_o 44._o spiritual_a i_o say_v 1._o in_o regard_n of_o their_o freedom_n from_o all_o dulness_n and_o heaviness_n 2._o in_o regard_n of_o their_o wonderful_a agility_n activity_n celerity_n and_o other_o like_a property_n 3._o in_o regard_n of_o their_o sustentation_n only_o by_o their_o spirit_n without_o food_n apparel_z sleep_n physic_n or_o any_o natural_a help_n by_o these_o forementioned_a particular_n you_o may_v discern_v the_o perfection_n of_o glorify_a soul_n which_o god_n be_v please_v to_o communicate_v unto_o they_o 1._o thereby_o to_o give_v evidence_n of_o the_o perfect_a â—…ulnesse_n of_o his_o goodness_n unto_o man_n a_o great_a evidence_n be_v give_v at_o first_o in_o man_n creation_n a_o great_a evidence_n in_o man_n renovation_n and_o regeneration_n this_o the_o great_a in_o regard_n of_o the_o absoluteness_n and_o unchangeableness_n of_o it_o 2._o to_o magnify_v the_o glory_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n the_o head_n of_o saint_n note_v 2_o thes._n 1._o 10._o where_o it_o be_v say_v that_o christ_n shall_v be_v glorify_v in_o his_o saint_n the_o perfection_n of_o saint_n verifi_v and_o give_v proof_n of_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o merit_n and_o virtue_n of_o the_o thing_n which_o christ_n have_v do_v and_o suffer_v for_o man_n salvation_n 3._o to_o give_v proof_n of_o the_o victorious_a power_n of_o the_o regenerate_a spirit_n in_o saint_n for_o the_o perfection_n of_o saint_n give_v demonstration_n of_o the_o spirit_n full_a conquâ—…st_n over_o the_o flesh_n and_o all_o other_o enemy_n of_o the_o soul._n the_o rest_n which_o solomon_n have_v be_v a_o good_a evidence_n of_o the_o full_a conquest_n which_o david_n have_v get_v over_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o israel_n 4._o to_o satisfy_v the_o long_a desire_n of_o saint_n for_o all_o they_o in_o who_o the_o good_a work_n of_o grace_n be_v once_o begin_v most_o earnest_o desire_v the_o perfection_n thereof_o this_o they_o do_v 1_o partly_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o lie_v heavy_a on_o their_o soul_n as_o appear_v rom._n 7._o 24._o 2._o and_o chief_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o earnest_a desire_n to_o have_v as_o near_o a_o communion_n with_o god_n and_o as_o full_a a_o participation_n of_o his_o image_n as_o may_v be_v note_n phil._n 3._o 13_o 14._o brethren_n i_o count_v not_o my_o sef_n to_o have_v apprehend_v but_o this_o one_o thing_n i_o do_v forget_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v behind_o and_o reach_v forth_o unto_o those_o which_o be_v before_o i_o press_v towards_o the_o mark_n for_o the_o price_n of_o the_o high_a call_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n 1._o this_o be_v a_o ground_n of_o comfort_n and_o consolation_n to_o such_o as_o be_v much_o trouble_v and_o perplex_v at_o the_o manifold_a imperfection_n whereunto_o they_o be_v here_o subject_a in_o this_o world_n fit_o may_v i_o apply_v in_o this_o case_n isa._n 40._o 1_o 2._o the_o warfare_n of_o a_o righteous_a soul_n against_o the_o flesh_n the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n be_v accomplish_v as_o her_o iniquity_n be_v pardon_v so_o be_v it_o utter_o subdue_v and_o she_o make_v perfect_a a_o assure_a expectation_n hereof_o be_v the_o sweet_a comfort_n that_o can_v be_v think_v of_o against_o our_o present_a imperfection_n hereon_o therefore_o meditate_v while_o here_o you_o live_v it_o be_v some_o comfort_n that_o imperfection_n be_v a_o common_a condition_n and_o that_o man_n may_v be_v true_o righteous_a though_o imperfect_a but_o this_o be_v a_o far_o great_a that_o their_o imperfection_n shall_v all_o be_v take_v away_o and_o they_o make_v perfect_a 2._o this_o may_v be_v a_o motive_n to_o set_v before_o we_o for_o a_o pattern_n the_o spirit_n in_o heaven_n and_o that_o upon_o this_o ground_n because_o they_o be_v make_v perfect_a this_o be_v the_o main_a scope_n of_o the_o three_o petition_n in_o the_o lord_n prayer_n this_o be_v intend_v heb._n 6._o 12._o where_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o be_v follower_n of_o they_o who_o through_o faith_n and_o patience_n inherit_v the_o promise_n 3._o this_o may_v afford_v ground_n of_o exultation_n and_o rejoice_v upon_o evidence_n of_o the_o approach_n of_o our_o dissolution_n because_o the_o time_n of_o our_o be_v make_v perfect_a then_o come_v §._o 113._o of_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n on_o earth_n with_o saint_n in_o heaven_n the_o principal_a point_n intend_v in_o these_o last_o word_n now_o follow_v intimate_v in_o this_o particle_n 〈◊〉_d and_o which_o have_v relation_n as_o to_o other_o particular_n precedent_n so_o to_o that_o phrase_n 〈◊〉_d you_o be_v come_v etc._n etc._n viz._n by_o the_o gospel_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o just_a man_n make_v perfect_a so_o that_o the_o apostle_n do_v hereby_o give_v we_o to_o understand_v that_o by_o the_o gospel_n saint_n on_o earth_n have_v communion_n with_o saint_n in_o heaven_n here_o be_v two_o particular_n 1._o the_o communion_n itself_o 2._o the_o mean_n thereof_o viz._n the_o gospel_n 1._o for_o the_o first_o that_o there_o be_v a_o communion_n betwixt_o saint_n on_o earth_n and_o in_o heaven_n be_v evident_a from_o divers_a place_n of_o scripture_n as_o eph._n 1._o 10._o col._n 1._o 20._o especial_o eph._n 2._o 19_o where_o we_o be_v say_v to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d fellow-citizen_n with_o the_o saint_n namely_o of_o all_o the_o saint_n that_o have_v live_v before_o on_o earth_n be_v then_o glorify_v as_o well_o as_o of_o those_o who_o then_o be_v or_o after_o shall_v live_v on_o earth_n and_o in_o their_o time_n be_v glorify_v now_o fellow-citizen_n have_v a_o mutual_a communion_n one_o with_o another_o and_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o same_o privilege_n that_o which_o be_v set_v down_o luk._n 1._o 17._o for_o a_o evidence_n of_o the_o power_n of_o the_o baptist_n ministry_n that_o he_o shall_v turn_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o father_n to_o the_o child_n do_v the_o also_o prove_v the_o point_n for_o by_o father_n he_o mean_v the_o ancient_a jew_n decease_a and_o glorify_v and_o by_o son_n such_o as_o live_n on_o earth_n be_v bring_v to_o believe_v in_o christ._n by_o turn_v their_o heart_n to_o they_o be_v mean_v a_o acknowledgement_n of_o they_o to_o be_v their_o genuine_a child_n in_o that_o they_o be_v of_o their_o faith_n as_o gal._n 3._o 7._o joh._n 8._o 39_o 2._o that_o the_o gospel_n be_v a_o mean_n of_o this_o communion_n whereby_o it_o come_v to_o be_v a_o privilege_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n be_v evident_a by_o the_o forementioned_a proof_n of_o the_o point_n quest._n be_v there_o not_o a_o communion_n betwixt_o saint_n on_o earth_n and_o in_o heaven_n before_o christ_n be_v exhibit_v answ._n 1._o not_o so_o clear_o and_o full_o reveal_v now_o many_o thing_n in_o sacred_a scripture_n be_v appropriate_v to_o the_o gospel_n not_o simple_o and_o exclusive_o but_o comparative_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o perspicuous_a manifestation_n of_o they_o as_o heb._n 8._o 10._o and_o 9_o 8._o 2._o the_o gospel_n preach_v in_o regard_n of_o the_o substance_n of_o it_o be_v under_o the_o law_n heb._n 4._o 2._o unto_o we_o say_v the_o apostle_n be_v the_o gospel_n preach_v as_o well_o as_o unto_o they_o the_o first_o promise_n after_o man_n fall_n gen._n 3._o 15._o contain_v the_o substance_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o that_o be_v the_o substance_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n by_o virtue_n whereof_o saint_n of_o old_a have_v all_o the_o spiritual_a and_o celestial_a communion_n which_o they_o have_v 3._o the_o extent_n of_o this_o communion_n to_o all_o of_o all_o sort_n as_o eph._n 1._o 10._o and_o matth._n 8._o 11._o from_o the_o east_n and_o west_n be_v proper_a to_o the_o christian_a church_n after_o a_o especial_a manner_n the_o ground_n of_o this_o mutual_a communion_n betwixt_o heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v these_o 1._o their_o
mutual_a relation_n to_o one_o father_n eph._n 4._o 6._o one_o god_n and_o father_n of_o all_o who_o be_v above_o all_o say_v the_o apostle_n when_o saint_n depart_v out_o of_o this_o world_n this_o relation_n cease_v not_o exod._n 3._o 6._o now_o child_n of_o the_o same_o father_n have_v a_o mutual_a communion_n betwixt_o themselves_o 2._o their_o mutual_a union_n with_o one_o head_n which_o be_v christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n 1_o cor._n 12._o 12._o that_o all_o saint_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v unite_v to_o he_o be_v evident_a eph._n 1._o 10._o and_o 3._o 15._o and_o member_n of_o the_o same_o body_n have_v a_o mutual_a communion_n 3._o the_o mutual_a spiritual_a animation_n by_o the_o same_o spirit_n that_o spirit_n which_o be_v in_o saint_n on_o earth_n deny_v their_o spirit_n into_o heaven_n that_o be_v ever_o one_o and_o the_o same_o spirit_n though_o in_o divers_a person_n draw_v all_o to_o a_o mutual_a communion_n as_o the_o same_o soul_n animate_v many_o member_n quest._n in_o what_o particular_n consist_v this_o communion_n answ._n 1._o in_o god_n bring_v we_o together_o 2._o in_o our_o mutual_a affection_n 1._o god_n who_o have_v choose_v a_o set_n and_o certain_a number_n to_o life_n in_o his_o time_n gather_v they_o together_o into_o that_o general_a assembly_n whereof_o before_o the_o true_a catholic_n church_n joh._n 10._o 16._o this_o he_o do_v outward_o by_o the_o word_n inward_o by_o the_o spirit_n thus_o as_o some_o be_v translate_v into_o the_o triumphant_a church_n other_o be_v call_v into_o the_o militant_a church_n which_o be_v but_o two_o part_n of_o the_o catholic_n church_n in_o this_o respect_n all_o that_o on_o earth_n be_v call_v come_v to_o the_o spirit_n of_o just_a one_o make_v perfect_a 2._o the_o mutual_a affection_n of_o saint_n be_v manifest_v both_o by_o that_o which_o saint_n in_o heaven_n do_v for_o saint_n on_o earth_n and_o also_o by_o that_o which_o saint_n on_o earth_n do_v for_o saint_n in_o heaven_n so_o little_o be_v in_o scripture_n record_v of_o the_o affection_n of_o saint_n in_o heaven_n towards_o saint_n on_o earth_n as_o we_o have_v no_o warrant_n for_o any_o particular_a effect_n only_o from_o the_o sympathy_n of_o fellow-member_n and_o abundance_n of_o charity_n in_o they_o we_o may_v very_o probable_o inâ—…er_v two_o general_n 1._o saint_n in_o heaven_n pray_v for_o they_o on_o earth_n that_o god_n will_v support_v they_o and_o deliver_v they_o out_o of_o all_o their_o misery_n and_o bring_v they_o to_o the_o rest_n and_o glory_n where_o they_o themselves_o be_v thus_o much_o be_v intend_v rev._n 6._o 10._o but_o it_o be_v to_o be_v take_v of_o their_o â—…ffection_n to_o the_o church_n in_o general_a and_o not_o to_o particular_a member_n which_o be_v unknown_a to_o they_o 2._o they_o rejoice_v at_o god_n preservation_n of_o his_o church_n on_o earth_n so_o as_o many_o of_o their_o fellow-soldier_n be_v daily_o translate_v and_o crown_v whereby_o their_o bless_a society_n be_v increase_v for_o love_n abide_v and_o abound_v in_o heaven_n 1_o cor._n 13._o 8._o and_o this_o be_v one_o special_a fruit_n of_o love_n on_o the_o other_o side_n saint_n on_o earth_n 1._o praise_v god_n for_o the_o rest_n and_o glory_n which_o they_o in_o heaven_n enjoy_v and_o for_o their_o bless_a departure_n out_o of_o this_o veil_n of_o misery_n it_o be_v prescribe_v as_o a_o form_n of_o praise_n rev._n 14._o 13._o bless_a be_v the_o dead_a which_o die_v in_o the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n 2._o they_o pray_v for_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o body_n of_o those_o spirit_n that_o so_o they_o may_v be_v full_o both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n consummate_v which_o be_v the_o substance_n of_o the_o second_o petition_n in_o the_o lord_n prayer_n 3._o they_o set_v they_o as_o a_o pattern_n before_o they_o and_o tread_v in_o their_o step_n whereby_o they_o bring_v much_o honour_n to_o they_o 4._o they_o sigh_v and_o earnest_o long_a to_o be_v with_o they_o as_o phil._n 1._o 23._o 1._o this_o may_v inform_v we_o of_o the_o blessedness_n of_o the_o time_n wherein_o we_o have_v be_v bâ—…ed_v and_o bring_v up_o which_o be_v the_o time_n of_o the_o gospel_n wherein_o we_o gentile_n be_v bring_v to_o those_o bless_a spirit_n to_o be_v child_n of_o their_o father_n member_n under_o their_o head_n guide_v with_o their_o spirit_n redeem_v by_o their_o saviour_n coheire_n of_o their_o inheritance_n note_n eph._n 3._o 12._o 2._o this_o may_v stir_v we_o up_o to_o acquaint_v ourselves_o with_o the_o history_n of_o they_o record_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o to_o be_v provoke_v to_o a_o holy_a emulation_n and_o imitation_n of_o they_o according_a to_o that_o exhortation_n of_o the_o apostle_n heb._n 6._o 12._o to_o be_v follower_n of_o they_o who_o through_o faith_n and_o patience_n inherit_v the_o promise_n §._o 114._o of_o jesus_n the_o mediator_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n heb._n 12._o 24._o and_o to_o jesus_n the_o mediator_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n the_o apostle_n here_o return_v to_o that_o excellent_a person_n who_o be_v the_o great_a glory_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n access_n to_o who_o be_v the_o great_a privilege_n of_o all_o he_o be_v set_v out_o before_o in_o his_o last_o function_n judge_n of_o all_o wherewith_o lest_o saint_n shall_v be_v too_o much_o affright_v by_o reason_n of_o their_o manifold_a imperfection_n and_o transgression_n here_o he_o be_v set_v out_o a_o mediator_n and_o after_o this_o a_o mean_n of_o purge_v from_o sin_n and_o to_o jesus_n the_o mediator_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n and_o to_o the_o blood_n of_o sprinkle_v that_o speak_v better_a thing_n then_o that_o of_o abel_n for_o the_o name_n 〈◊〉_d jesus_n it_o be_v a_o greek_a expression_n of_o joshua_n and_o signify_v a_o saviour_n so_o that_o this_o title_n jesus_n be_v a_o most_o honourable_a title_n intimate_v that_o full_a salvation_n which_o he_o bring_v to_o his_o people_n of_o this_o name_n and_o title_n jesus_n see_v more_o chap._n 2._o v._n 9_o §_o 73._o the_o next_o particular_a which_o follow_v in_o the_o description_n of_o the_o person_n here_o be_v his_o office_n whereof_o be_v express_v 1._o the_o kind_n of_o it_o mediator_n 2._o the_o object_n where_o about_o it_o be_v exercise_v in_o this_o word_n covenant_n which_o be_v illustrate_v by_o the_o excellency_n of_o it_o in_o this_o particle_n new_a and_o to_o jesus_n the_o mediator_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d mediator_n be_v derive_v from_o a_o adjective_n that_o signify_v 〈◊〉_d middle_a which_o show_v christ_n to_o be_v one_o that_o stand_v as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o midst_n betwixt_o two_o at_o variance_n in_o which_o respect_n this_o title_n be_v oft_o attribute_v to_o christ_n as_o stand_v betwixt_o god_n and_o man_n as_o 1_o tim._n 2._o 5._o heb._n 8._o 6._o of_o the_o nature_n of_o this_o office_n the_o end_n thereof_o the_o person_n that_o be_v at_o variance_n the_o person_n that_o enterpose_v betwixt_o they_o the_o motive_n that_o stir_v he_o up_o 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bless_v who_o die_v in_o the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n rev._n 14._o 13._o of_o a_o particular_a application_n of_o god_n promise_n see_v more_o in_o domâ—…st_n duty_n on_o eph._n 6._o 16._o treat_n 2._o part_n 6._o §_o 72_o etc._n etc._n 6._o assurance_n of_o our_o right_n to_o christ_n and_o interest_n in_o he_o all_o thing_n be_v they_o christ._n who_o christ_n be_v this_o do_v the_o apostle_n not_o only_o in_o general_n affirm_v but_o also_o in_o sundry_a particular_n exemplify_v for_o have_v lay_v down_o this_o general_a position_n all_o thing_n â—…re_v you_o he_o do_v thus_o exemplify_v it_o whether_o paul_n or_o apollo_n or_o cephas_n or_o the_o world_n or_o life_n or_o death_n or_o thing_n present_a or_o thing_n to_o come_v all_o be_v you_o hereof_o he_o tender_v this_o reason_n and_o you_o be_v christ_n and_o christ_n be_v god_n 1_o cor._n 3._o 21_o 22_o 23._o well_o may_v they_o who_o have_v christ_n rest_v content_a in_o any_o estate_n for_o 1._o christ_n be_v more_o worth_a 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that_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n who_o give_v or_o withholdeth_a blessing_n read_v for_o this_o purpose_n psal._n 127._o 1_o 2._o &_o 128._o 2_o 3_o 4._o this_o consideration_n be_v of_o great_a force_n to_o make_v a_o believer_n content_a with_o that_o estate_n wherein_o god_n set_v he_o willing_a to_o abide_v therein_o patient_a under_o cross_n that_o befall_v he_o therein_o diligent_a in_o the_o duty_n thereof_o constant_a in_o wait_v on_o god_n for_o his_o blessing_n and_o ready_a to_o resign_v himself_o whole_o to_o god_n dispose_v providence_n 9_o reproach_n all_o reproach_n be_v against_o a_o man_n name_n which_o be_v more_o precious_a reproach_n unto_o he_o then_o wealth_n yea_o then_o life_n itself_o prov._n 22._o 1._o eccles._n 7._o 1._o reproach_n pierce_v deep_a into_o a_o man_n soul_n and_o make_v he_o exceed_o discontent_n the_o advice_n therefore_o which_o be_v give_v about_o cross_n in_o a_o man_n calling_n must_v in_o this_o case_n be_v observe_v consider_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o reproach_n that_o be_v lay_v upon_o thou_o if_o it_o be_v for_o thy_o own_o misdemeanour_n or_o wickedness_n thou_o be_v to_o bear_v it_o content_o as_o a_o just_a punishment_n but_o if_o it_o be_v without_o cause_n give_v on_o thy_o part_n refer_v the_o case_n to_o god_n and_o say_v as_o david_n do_v let_v he_o curse_v for_o the_o lord_n have_v bid_v he_o it_o may_v be_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v look_v on_o my_o affliction_n and_o that_o the_o lord_n will_v requite_v good_a for_o his_o curse_v this_o day_n 2_o sam._n 16._o 11_o 12._o on_o hope_n hereof_o rest_v content_a the_o rather_o because_o not_o only_o many_o righteous_a man_n but_o also_o christ_n himself_o endure_v in_o this_o case_n more_o than_o thou_o do_v if_o the_o reproach_n be_v for_o righteousness_n sake_n and_o for_o the_o lord_n sake_n we_o ought_v not_o only_o to_o be_v content_a therewith_o but_o also_o to_o rejoice_v therein_o matth._n 5._o 11_o 12._o the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o all_o manner_n of_o persecution_n for_o the_o lord_n sake_n 10._o affliction_n under_o this_o head_n i_o comprise_v all_o manner_n of_o oppression_n and_o affliction_n hard_a handle_n by_o man_n and_o all_o kind_n of_o waste_v and_o torture_a malady_n more_o immediate_o inflict_v by_o god_n yea_o and_o all_o thing_n grievous_a to_o weak_a flesh_n to_o work_v contentment_n in_o these_o case_n our_o eye_n must_v be_v on_o the_o prime_n and_o principal_a author_n of_o all_o which_o be_v the_o wise_a god_n and_o our_o tender_a father_n and_o withal_o we_o ought_v to_o consider_v the_o end_n which_o he_o aim_v at_o therein_o and_o the_o good_a that_o he_o will_v produce_v from_o thence_o he_o see_v that_o the_o affliction_n which_o he_o lay_v on_o we_o either_o mediate_o by_o visible_a instrumental_a and_o secondary_a mean_n or_o immediate_o by_o himself_o be_v needâ—…ull_a for_o we_o and_o useful_a to_o we_o for_o he_o always_o correct_v we_o for_o our_o profit_n heb._n 12._o 10._o see_v more_o hereof_o on_o that_o place_n §._o 66._o of_o examine_v one_o self_n about_o contentment_n if_o serious_a and_o thorough_a examination_n be_v make_v concern_v this_o grace_n of_o contentment_n we_o shall_v find_v it_o to_o be_v a_o most_o rare_a grace_n not_o only_o rare_a in_o the_o excellency_n of_o it_o whereof_o see_v §_o 64._o but_o rare_a in_o the_o scarcity_n thereof_o scarce_o one_o man_n among_o a_o thousand_o will_v be_v find_v to_o have_v attain_v it_o the_o discontent_a complaint_n that_o be_v every_o where_o hear_v of_o man_n want_n of_o mean_n of_o their_o great_a charge_n of_o their_o not_o thrive_v as_o other_o do_v of_o heavy_a burden_n of_o grievous_a oppression_n sore_a affliction_n and_o other_o thing_n that_o disquiet_v they_o be_v evidence_n of_o the_o want_n of_o this_o grace_n in_o they_o can_v the_o inward_a perplexity_n of_o the_o spirit_n at_o every_o thing_n that_o cross_v their_o humour_n and_o their_o unsatisfy_a mind_n about_o their_o present_a estate_n be_v 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which_o go_v before_o it_o have_v reference_n both_o to_o the_o vice_n forbid_v which_o be_v covetousness_n and_o also_o to_o the_o virtue_n enjoin_v which_o be_v contentedness_n it_o be_v here_o add_v to_o dissuade_v from_o the_o former_a and_o to_o persuade_v to_o the_o latter_a the_o argument_n be_v take_v from_o god_n promise_v of_o provide_v for_o his_o it_o may_v be_v thus_o frame_v they_o who_o god_n have_v promise_v never_o to_o leave_v nor_o forsake_v ought_v not_o to_o be_v covetous_a but_o content_a but_o god_n have_v promise_v never_o to_o leave_v nor_o forsake_v such_o as_o trust_v in_o he_o therefore_o such_o as_o trust_v in_o god_n ought_v not_o to_o be_v covetous_a but_o content_a this_o promise_n of_o god_n continual_a providence_n and_o protection_n much_o aggravate_v
see_v meet_v and_o fit_a to_o be_v accomplish_v 2._o in_o his_o almighty_a power_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a to_o perform_v and_o make_v good_a whatsoever_o he_o promise_v 3._o in_o his_o inâ—…allible_a truth_n and_o faithfulness_n which_o put_v he_o on_o to_o ratify_v and_o perform_v every_o word_n that_o come_v out_o of_o his_o mouth_n 4._o in_o his_o goodness_n to_o all_o they_o that_o come_v to_o he_o and_o rely_v upon_o he_o that_o we_o may_v observe_v this_o apostolical_a direction_n and_o by_o god_n promise_n be_v embolden_v with_o confidence_n as_o the_o apostle_n here_o direct_v we_o to_o do_v two_o especial_a duty_n be_v requisite_a 1._o a_o faithful_a remembrance_n of_o god_n promise_n 2._o a_o wise_a and_o right_a application_n of_o they_o of_o these_o two_o see_v the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n treat_n 2._o of_o faith_n §_o 71_o etc._n etc._n §._o 77._o of_o boldness_n in_o a_o man_n holy_a profession_n the_o evidence_n of_o the_o boldness_n and_o confidence_n here_o 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our_o side_n presuppose_v that_o he_o be_v our_o helper_n so_o as_o there_o be_v no_o contradiction_n betwixt_o the_o psalmist_n and_o apostle_n but_o a_o clear_a interpretation_n of_o the_o psalmist_n mind_n and_o a_o profitable_a confident_a instruction_n thence_o arise_v namely_o that_o upon_o assurance_n of_o god_n be_v with_o we_o for_o we_o and_o on_o our_o side_n we_o may_v rest_v upon_o it_o that_o he_o will_v afford_v all_o needful_a help_n and_o succour_v unto_o we_o hereupon_o the_o psalmist_n himself_o make_v this_o inference_n for_o have_v say_v the_o lord_n be_v on_o my_o side_n he_o add_v the_o lord_n take_v my_o part_n with_o they_o that_o help_v i_o psal._n 118._o 6_o 7._o god_n himself_o have_v say_v to_o joshua_n i_o will_v be_v with_o thou_o make_v this_o further_a inference_n i_o will_v not_o fail_v thou_o nor_o forsake_v thou_o josh._n 1._o 5._o and_o upon_o this_o promise_n to_o the_o church_n when_o thou_o pass_v through_o the_o water_n i_o will_v be_v with_o thou_o god_n further_o add_v and_o they_o shall_v not_o overflow_v thou_o isa._n 43._o 2._o that_o be_v god_n will_v so_o help_v it_o as_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v overwhelm_v and_o drown_v we_o have_v a_o real_a and_o visible_a demonstration_n hereof_o in_o the_o example_n of_o those_o three_o faithful_a serâ—…_n of_o god_n who_o yield_v their_o body_n to_o be_v cast_v into_o a_o hot_a fiery_a furnace_n then_o to_o worship_v any_o god_n except_o their_o own_o god_n the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o fire_n with_o they_o thereupon_o they_o have_v no_o hurt_n dan._n 3._o 25._o god_n be_v not_o with_o his_o servant_n as_o a_o stranger_n who_o only_o behold_v the_o case_n wherein_o they_o be_v but_o as_o a_o master_n or_o father_n who_o take_v a_o especial_a care_n of_o they_o and_o thereupon_o be_v with_o they_o he_o can_v but_o help_v they_o singular_a comfort_n hence_o arise_v from_o the_o omnipresence_n of_o god_n to_o his_o child_n especial_o who_o place_n their_o confidence_n on_o he_o all_o of_o we_o give_v assent_n to_o that_o which_o god_n thus_o say_v of_o himself_o do_v not_o i_o fill_v heaven_n and_o earth_n jer._n 23._o 24._o and_o to_o this_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v in_o every_o place_n prov._n 15._o 3._o and_o to_o this_o thou_o have_v beset_v i_o behind_o and_o before_o and_o lay_v thy_o hand_n upon_o i_o psal._n 139._o 5._o how_o then_o can_v we_o doubt_v of_o help_n and_o succour_v in_o any_o place_n or_o in_o any_o case_n §._o 79._o of_o use_v the_o same_o say_n that_o saint_n of_o old_a do_v in_o that_o the_o apostle_n put_v the_o word_n of_o a_o ancient_a servant_n of_o god_n into_o the_o mouth_n of_o other_o servant_n of_o god_n that_o live_v in_o after_o time_n he_o show_v that_o all_o of_o all_o age_n who_o be_v of_o the_o same_o faith_n may_v make_v the_o same_o profession_n of_o god_n and_o rest_n with_o as_o much_o confidence_n on_o god_n as_o they_o who_o live_v in_o former_a time_n do_v we_o may_v say_v in_o our_o great_a difficulty_n god_n will_v provide_v as_o abraham_n do_v gen._n 22._o 8._o and_o as_o jonathan_n do_v there_o be_v no_o restraint_n to_o the_o lord_n to_o save_v by_o many_o or_o by_o few_o 1_o sam._n 14._o 6._o and_o as_o jehoshaphat_n do_v o_o our_o god_n we_o know_v not_o what_o to_o do_v but_o our_o eye_n be_v upon_o thou_o 2_o chron._n 20_o 12._o and_o as_o paul_n do_v if_o god_n be_v for_o we_o who_o can_v be_v against_o we_o rom._n 8._o 31._o god_n be_v every_o way_n the_o same_o to_o we_o as_o he_o be_v to_o his_o saint_n of_o old_a his_o promise_n remain_v the_o same_o to_o we_o we_o have_v the_o same_o spirit_n to_o work_v in_o we_o the_o same_o mind_n that_o they_o have_v thereupon_o we_o may_v use_v the_o same_o profession_n the_o same_o supplication_n and_o in_o all_o like_a thing_n the_o same_o word_n that_o they_o do_v it_o be_v a_o especial_a point_n of_o wisdom_n to_o take_v due_a notice_n of_o the_o word_n and_o speech_n of_o saint_n of_o old_a such_o especial_o as_o be_v evidence_n of_o their_o faith_n in_o god_n and_o to_o make_v they_o familiar_a to_o ourselves_o that_o they_o may_v be_v as_o proverb_n on_o all_o occasion_n in_o our_o mouth_n this_o will_v be_v a_o especial_a mean_n to_o quicken_v our_o spirit_n to_o help_v our_o devotion_n and_o to_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n hereunto_o let_v i_o add_v this_o caution_n that_o as_o we_o use_v the_o same_o word_n so_o we_o use_v they_o with_o the_o same_o mind_n and_o with_o the_o same_o affection_n see_v more_o hereof_o §_o 68_o §._o 80._o of_o the_o lord_n jehovah_n the_o first_o word_n of_o the_o forenamed_a profession_n be_v these_o the_o lord_n be_v my_o helper_n here_o be_v two_o emphatical_a word_n which_o be_v of_o special_a force_n to_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n one_o be_v this_o proper_a title_n the_o lord_n apply_v to_o god_n the_o other_o be_v this_o epithet_n helper_n attribute_v to_o he_o the_o former_a be_v the_o interpretation_n of_o the_o hebrew_n word_n jehovah_n which_o be_v a_o title_n proper_a and_o peculiar_a to_o god_n alone_o it_o set_v out_o the_o eternity_n self-existency_a immutability_n fidelity_n and_o sundry_a other_o excellency_n of_o god_n we_o may_v with_o much_o confidence_n rest_n upon_o that_o which_o jehovah_n this_o lord_n undertake_v to_o do_v if_o he_o be_v our_o helper_n we_o may_v be_v sure_a to_o want_v no_o help_n wnatsoever_o our_o case_n be_v he_o be_v both_o able_a and_o ready_a to_o do_v whatsoever_o he_o see_v needful_a for_o we_o of_o this_o title_n jehovah_n see_v more_o chap._n 1._o §_o 128._o see_v also_o the_o church_n conquest_n on_o exod._n 17._o 15._o §_o 72._o §._o 81._o
of_o god_n readiness_n to_o help_v the_o late_a word_n 〈◊〉_d helper_n according_a to_o the_o notation_n of_o it_o signify_v one_o that_o be_v ready_a to_o run_v at_o the_o cry_n of_o another_o hereof_o see_v ch._n 2._o §_o 184._o this_o notation_n imply_v a_o willing_a readiness_n and_o a_o ready_a willingness_n in_o god_n to_o afford_v all_o needful_a succour_n herein_o god_n show_v himself_o like_o a_o tender_a father_n mother_n or_o nurse_n who_o present_o run_v when_o any_o of_o they_o hear_v the_o child_n cry_v to_o help_v it_o this_o therefore_o be_v speak_v of_o god_n by_o way_n of_o resemblance_n to_o make_v we_o the_o better_a conceive_v god_n readiness_n to_o help_v we_o the_o ground_n hereof_o rest_v on_o his_o own_o goodness_n he_o have_v pity_n because_o he_o will_v have_v pity_n and_o show_v mercy_n because_o he_o will_v show_v mercy_n exod._n 33._o 29._o even_o so_o father_n for_o so_o it_o seem_v good_a in_o thy_o sight_n mat._n 11._o 26._o a_o great_a encouragement_n this_o be_v in_o all_o our_o need_n to_o cry_v unto_o god_n and_o to_o make_v ouâ—…_n case_n know_v unto_o he_o by_o humble_a and_o faithful_a prayer_n §._o 82._o of_o god_n hear_v those_o who_o he_o leave_v not_o wherein_o this_o profession_n of_o god_n be_v our_o helper_n be_v infer_v upon_o the_o forementioned_a promise_v of_o not_o leave_v nor_o forsake_v it_o appear_v that_o those_o who_o god_n forsake_v not_o he_o ready_o and_o real_o help_v in_o all_o their_o need_n and_o strait_n god_n do_v not_o content_v himself_o with_o the_o negative_a not_o to_o leave_v but_o add_v a_o affirmative_a assistance_n he_o be_v a_o helper_n that_o god_n who_o promise_v joshuah_n not_o to_o fail_v nor_o forsake_v he_o josh._n 1._o 5._o afterward_o appear_v unto_o joshua_n with_o his_o sword_n draw_v and_o say_v as_o captain_n of_o the_o host_n of_o the_o lord_n be_o i_o now_o come_v josh._n 5._o 13_o 14._o hereby_o he_o show_v himself_o a_o helper_n of_o joshua_n this_o be_v further_a confirm_v by_o the_o success_n which_o the_o lord_n give_v to_o ioshua_n â—…ndertakings_n there_o be_v no_o mean_a betwixt_o god_n not_o fail_v and_o help_v if_o he_o do_v not_o help_v he_o fail_v and_o if_o he_o that_o be_v able_a to_o help_v do_v not_o fail_v than_o help_n must_v needs_o be_v afford_v beside_o god_n will_v have_v his_o presence_n with_o his_o saint_n which_o his_o not_o forsake_v they_o presuppose_v make_v to_o the_o best_a advantage_n that_o can_v be_v which_o must_v be_v by_o help_v of_o they_o 1._o by_o this_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o the_o negative_a promise_n of_o not_o fail_v do_v not_o only_o imply_v a_o privative_a but_o also_o a_o positive_a good_a 2._o this_o do_v much_o amplify_v the_o comfort_n that_o be_v note_v to_o arise_v from_o god_n promise_v of_o not_o fail_v he_o §_o 53._o in_o the_o end_n thereof_o 3._o this_o may_v serve_v as_o a_o good_a pattern_n unto_o we_o in_o reference_n to_o a_o friend_n and_o that_o by_o give_v evidence_n of_o our_o not_o fail_v in_o he_o in_o that_o we_o afford_v unto_o he_o all_o needful_a help_n and_o succour_n so_o far_o as_o lie_v in_o our_o power_n thus_o shall_v we_o show_v ourselves_o child_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n like_v unto_o god_n §._o 83._o of_o apply_v general_a privilege_n to_o ourselves_o in_o particular_a whereas_o the_o apostle_n say_v in_o the_o plural_a number_n we_o may_v say_v here_o he_o express_v that_o which_o we_o shall_v say_v in_o the_o singular_a number_n the_o lord_n be_v my_o helper_n he_o give_v we_o to_o understand_v that_o every_o one_o be_v in_o particular_a to_o apply_v unto_o himself_o such_o promise_n and_o evidence_n of_o god_n fatherly_a providence_n as_o belong_v unto_o many_o the_o psalmist_n frequent_o make_v such_o particular_a application_n as_o where_o he_o say_v the_o lord_n be_v my_o rock_n and_o my_o fortress_n and_o my_o deliverer_n my_o god_n my_o strength_n my_o buckler_n the_o horn_n of_o my_o salvation_n my_o high_a tower_n psal._n 18._o 2._o in_o like_a manner_n say_v ruth_n to_o naomi_n thy_o god_n shall_v be_v my_o god_n ruth_n 1._o 16._o and_o the_o virgin_n mary_n my_o spirit_n have_v rejoice_v in_o god_n my_o saviour_n luk._n 1._o 47._o good_a ground_n there_o be_v of_o this_o particular_a application_n as_o 1._o god_n indefinite_a offer_n of_o himself_o of_o his_o grace_n of_o his_o son_n and_o of_o the_o thing_n that_o christ_n have_v do_v and_o endure_v for_o man_n redemption_n and_o of_o all_o other_o needful_a good_a thing_n and_o that_o to_o every_o one_o without_o exception_n of_o any_o isa._n 55._o 1._o 2._o god_n truth_n and_o faithfulness_n in_o make_v good_a his_o word_n and_o promise_n heb._n 10._o 23._o 3._o god_n command_n to_o every_o one_o to_o believe_v and_o thereby_o to_o receive_v to_o his_o own_o benefit_n that_o which_o god_n offer_v unto_o he_o mar._n 1._o 15._o joh._n 1._o 12._o let_v we_o therefore_o not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o general_a knowledge_n of_o the_o mind_n of_o god_n and_o that_o we_o well_o understand_v that_o god_n be_v able_a and_o willing_a to_o help_v and_o that_o indeed_o he_o be_v a_o present_a help_n in_o all_o trouble_n but_o let_v we_o far_o endeavour_n to_o get_v assurance_n of_o god_n fatherly_a favour_n to_o we_o and_o special_a care_n over_o we_o that_o we_o may_v in_o faith_n and_o with_o confidence_n say_v the_o lord_n be_v my_o helper_n of_o the_o great_a and_o manifold_a benefit_n of_o this_o particular_a persuasion_n see_v the_o guide_n to_o go_v to_o god_n on_o the_o preface_n of_o the_o lords-prayer_n §_o 12._o §._o 84._o of_o fear_n of_o man_n among_o other_o benefit_n of_o confidence_n in_o god_n protection_n this_o be_v one_o which_o be_v here_o hint_v by_o the_o apostle_n that_o it_o expel_v fear_n of_o man_n which_o be_v imply_v under_o this_o negative_a resolution_n i_o will_v not_o fear_v what_o man_n shall_v do_v to_o i_o of_o the_o notation_n of_o the_o greek_a word_n translate_v 〈◊〉_d fear_v see_v châ—…p_n 2._o §_o 149._o about_o this_o vice_n i_o purpose_v to_o show_v 1._o the_o nature_n of_o it_o 2._o the_o evil_a wherein_o it_o consist_v 3._o motive_n against_o it_o 4._o rule_v to_o prevent_v or_o redress_v it_o i._o fear_n be_v a_o trouble_a passion_n upon_o the_o apprehension_n of_o evil_n when_o zacharias_n be_v trouble_v at_o the_o apparition_n of_o a_o angel_n the_o angel_n say_v to_o he_o fear_v not_o the_o like_a he_o say_v to_o the_o virgin_n mary_n on_o the_o like_a occasion_n lukâ—…_n 1._o 13_o 30._o again_o on_o the_o other_o side_n when_o the_o disciple_n be_v afraid_a at_o the_o sudden_a apparition_n of_o jesus_n he_o say_v why_o be_v you_o trouble_v luk._n 24._o 38._o in_o this_o respect_n these_o two_o be_v join_v together_o let_v not_o your_o heart_n be_v trouble_v neither_o let_v it_o be_v afraid_a john_n 14._o 27._o in_o allusion_n hereunto_o david_n say_v of_o the_o water_n they_o be_v afraid_a and_o trouble_a ps._n 77._o 16._o that_o this_o trouble_n arise_v from_o the_o apprehension_n of_o some_o evil_n be_v evident_a by_o this_o phrase_n i_o will_v fear_v no_o evil_n psal._n 23._o 4._o from_o hence_o we_o may_v infer_v that_o fear_v of_o man_n be_v a_o disturb_a passion_n upon_o the_o apprehension_n of_o some_o evil_n that_o man_n will_v do_v unto_o he_o thus_o abraham_n apprehend_v that_o the_o egyptian_n will_v kill_v he_o by_o reason_n of_o his_o wife_n and_o thereupon_o be_v afraid_a to_o profess_v sarah_n to_o be_v his_o wife_n gen._n 12._o 12._o §_o 85._o of_o the_o evil_a wherein_o the_o fear_n of_o man_n consist_v ii_o fear_v be_v not_o simple_o evil_a in_o itself_o for_o it_o be_v a_o passion_n that_o be_v one_o of_o man_n affection_n which_o be_v no_o far_a evil_n than_o they_o be_v pervert_v or_o abuse_v as_o be_v show_v in_o the_o saint_n sacrifice_n on_o psal._n 116._o 1._o §_o 4._o the_o abuse_n of_o a_o passion_n be_v in_o mis-placing_a of_o it_o upon_o a_o wrong_a object_n or_o in_o the_o excess_n thereof_o now_o man_n be_v not_o simple_o a_o wrong_a object_n of_o fear_n for_o we_o be_v command_v to_o fear_v man_n rom._n 13._o 7._o for_o 1._o some_o man_n bear_v the_o image_n of_o god_n and_o in_o that_o regard_n a_o reverend_a respect_n be_v due_a unto_o they_o that_o honour_n which_o the_o law_n require_v of_o inferior_n towards_o their_o superior_n be_v comprise_v under_o this_o word_n fear_n thus_o we_o be_v command_v to_o fear_v the_o king_n pro._n 24._o 21._o to_o fear_v father_n and_o mother_n leu._n 19_o 3._o to_o fear_v master_n eph._n 6._o 5._o 2._o other_o have_v power_n to_o hurt_v in_o such_o a_o case_n nature_n teach_v we_o so_o to_o fear_v they_o as_o prudent_o to_o avoid_v the_o mischief_n they_o may_v do_v
with_o god_n heb._n 10._o 22._o 2._o which_o bear_v witness_n to_o his_o conformity_n in_o the_o whole_a man_n to_o the_o holy_a will_n of_o god_n in_o all_o manner_n of_o duty_n to_o god_n and_o man_n act_n 24._o 16._o particular_o and_o especial_o in_o those_o duty_n which_o belong_v to_o his_o particular_a call_n whereof_o he_o be_v to_o give_v a_o especial_a account_n matth._n 25._o 21._o this_o be_v it_o that_o will_v especial_o move_v people_n every_o way_n to_o respect_v their_o minister_n both_o to_o obey_v they_o and_o also_o to_o pray_v for_o they_o 3._o that_o which_o work_v peace_n and_o quiet_a in_o the_o soul_n rom._n 5._o 1._o 2_o cor._n 1._o 12._o this_o be_v that_o good_a conscience_n which_o be_v here_o mean_v and_o which_o minister_n and_o other_o conscience_n must_v give_v all_o diligence_n to_o get_v this_o good_a conscience_n be_v here_o amplify_v by_o the_o extent_n thereof_o in_o this_o phrase_n in_o all_o thing_n this_o be_v so_o set_v as_o it_o may_v have_v reference_n either_o to_o the_o former_a or_o latter_a clause_n our_o english_a refer_v it_o to_o the_o former_a by_o place_v a_o comma_n after_o it_o thus_o a_o good_a conscience_n in_o all_o thing_n many_o greek_a copy_n if_o not_o most_o of_o they_o refer_v the_o phrase_n to_o the_o late_a clause_n place_v the_o comma_n before_o that_o phrase_n thus_o in_o all_o thing_n willing_a to_o live_v honest_o the_o sense_n will_v remain_v the_o same_o whether_o way_n so_o ever_o we_o read_v it_o for_o according_a to_o the_o former_a read_n it_o plain_o show_v that_o a_o good_a conscience_n extend_v itself_o to_o all_o manner_n of_o duty_n according_a to_o the_o latter_a read_n it_o show_v that_o he_o that_o be_v careful_a of_o every_o duty_n have_v a_o good_a conscience_n 〈◊〉_d the_o greek_a word_n be_v so_o indefinite_a as_o it_o may_v be_v also_o refer_v to_o time_n and_o place_n as_o if_o he_o have_v say_v at_o all_o time_n in_o all_o place_n of_o the_o extent_n of_o a_o man_n obedience_n to_o all_o thing_n see_v ch._n 8._o v._n 5._o §_o 16._o see_v also_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n on_o eph._n 6._o 16._o treat_n 2._o part._n 6._o of_o faith_n §_o 57_o §._o 156._o of_o willingness_n to_o do_v good_a that_o that_o which_o be_v intend_v under_o a_o good_a conscience_n may_v not_o seem_v to_o be_v a_o impossible_a task_n to_o our_o weak_a flesh_n the_o apostle_n thus_o explain_v the_o point_n will_v to_o live_v honest_o this_o word_n 〈◊〉_d willing_a be_v in_o general_a the_o proper_a meaning_n of_o the_o greek_a word_n mat._n 1._o 19_o yet_o it_o do_v also_o imply_v under_o it_o a_o desire_n of_o a_o thing_n and_o our_o translator_n do_v good_a turn_v the_o participle_n thus_o desirous_a luke_n 23._o 8._o 2_o cor._n 11._o 32._o yea_o further_o it_o imply_v such_o a_o extent_n of_o will_n and_o desire_n as_o put_v one_o on_o to_o endeavour_v the_o best_a acceptable_a he_o can_v to_o accomplish_v the_o same_o that_o therefore_o which_o the_o apostle_n do_v here_o intend_v under_o this_o word_n willing_a he_o thus_o express_v in_o his_o apology_n before_o felix_n herein_o do_v i_o exercise_v myself_o to_o have_v always_o a_o conscience_n void_a of_o offence_n act_v 24._o 16._o willingness_n in_o this_o extent_n be_v the_o high_a perfection_n that_o in_o this_o world_n we_o can_v attain_v unto_o for_o no_o man_n can_v exact_o and_o full_o conform_v himself_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o god_n will_v while_o here_o he_o live_v we_o all_o fail_v in_o the_o best_a thing_n we_o undertake_v god_n therefore_o accept_v the_o will_n for_o the_o deed_n if_o there_o be_v first_o a_o willing_a 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 the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v therefore_o express_v the_o deed_n under_o the_o desire_n of_o do_v it_o as_o in_o this_o phrase_n who_o desire_v to_o fear_v thy_o name_n nehem._n 1._o 11._o and_o in_o this_o the_o desire_n of_o our_o soul_n be_v to_o thy_o name_n isa._n 26._o 8._o god_n be_v a_o very_a indulgent_a father_n and_o well_o know_v the_o weakness_n of_o his_o child_n indulgent_a and_o their_o disability_n to_o accomplish_v their_o duty_n to_o the_o full_a if_o therefore_o he_o observe_v they_o willing_a to_o do_v what_o be_v require_v and_o earnest_o desirous_a thereof_o and_o withal_o faithful_o and_o diligent_o to_o endeavour_v to_o do_v what_o they_o can_v he_o accept_v the_o same_o as_o if_o it_o be_v perfect_o do_v how_o shall_v this_o put_v we_o on_o to_o put_v out_o our_o best_a endeavour_n hereof_o see_v ch._n 4._o v._n 11._o §_o 63_o 64._o §._o 157._o of_o live_v honest_o that_o which_o the_o apostle_n profess_v himself_o and_o other_o to_o be_v willing_a unto_o be_v thus_o express_v to_o live_v honest_o the_o word_n translate_v 〈◊〉_d to_o live_v be_v a_o compound_v whereof_o see_v vers_n 7._o §_o 108._o it_o be_v usual_o put_v for_o order_v a_o man_n conversation_n and_o conscience_n thus_o translate_v we_o have_v have_v our_o conversation_n 2_o cor._n 1._o 12._o ephes._n 2._o 3._o and_o thus_o pass_v the_o time_n 1_o pet._n 1._o 17._o this_o english_a word_n to_o live_v be_v oft_o use_v in_o the_o same_o sense_n namely_o for_o order_v a_o man_n conversation_n in_o this_o sense_n it_o be_v say_v they_o live_v in_o â—…rrour_n 2_o pet._n 2._o 18._o it_o imply_v a_o due_a respect_n to_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o a_o man_n life_n and_o that_o in_o all_o manner_n of_o duty_n towards_o god_n or_o man_n act._n 24._o 16._o this_o adverb_n translate_v 〈◊〉_d honest_o be_v a_o very_a comprehensive_a word_n it_o proper_o signify_v well_o and_o be_v so_o for_o the_o most_o part_n translate_v where_o it_o be_v say_v of_o christ_n that_o he_o do_v all_o thing_n well_o this_o word_n be_v use_v mark_v 7._o 37._o this_o have_v respect_n to_o the_o manner_n manner_n of_o do_v good_a thing_n so_o as_o he_o intend_v that_o their_o whole_a course_n of_o life_n be_v right_o and_o due_o order_v of_o the_o right_a manner_n of_o do_v duty_n see_v chap._n 8._o v._n 5._o §_o 17._o by_o this_o due_a manner_n of_o order_v their_o conversation_n he_o give_v proof_n that_o they_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n so_o as_o a_o man_n outward_a conversation_n be_v a_o evidence_n of_o his_o inward_a good_a conscience_n it_o do_v give_v a_o visible_a evidence_n to_o other_o and_o also_o do_v the_o more_o assure_v person_n themselves_o of_o the_o integrity_n of_o their_o conscience_n see_v more_o hereof_o in_o the_o saint_n sacrifice_n on_o psal._n 116._o 9_o §_o 59_o .158_o of_o pray_v more_o and_o more_o fervent_o verse_n 19_o but_o i_o beseech_v you_o rather_o to_o do_v this_o that_o i_o may_v be_v restore_v to_o you_o the_o soon_o the_o foresay_a general_a motion_n of_o pray_v for_o their_o minister_n the_o apostle_n do_v himself_o here_o in_o particular_a make_v for_o himself_o that_o they_o will_v pray_v for_o he_o in_o special_a this_o be_v evident_a by_o the_o reason_n follow_v which_o concern_v himself_o alone_o thus_o express_v that_o i_o may_v be_v restore_v in_o order_v this_o motion_n he_o do_v as_o it_o be_v cast_v himself_o at_o their_o foot_n and_o use_v a_o word_n of_o great_a humility_n and_o great_a fervency_n 〈◊〉_d i_o beseech_v of_o the_o composition_n and_o divers_a acception_n of_o this_o word_n see_v heb._n 3._o v_o 13_o §_o 143._o this_o conjunction_n but_o carry_v here_o such_o a_o emphasis_n as_o it_o do_v vers_fw-la 16._o §_o 145._o it_o appear_v hereby_o that_o he_o believe_v the_o prayer_n of_o the_o church_n to_o be_v very_o prevalent_a with_o god_n which_o move_v he_o thus_o earnest_o to_o crave_v they_o this_o earnest_a desire_n in_o this_o case_n be_v thus_o more_o full_o express_v now_o i_o beseech_v you_o brethren_n for_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n sake_n and_o for_o the_o love_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o you_o strive_v together_o with_o i_o in_o your_o prayer_n to_o god_n for_o i_o rom._n 15._o 30._o what_o can_v have_v be_v more_o say_v then_o be_v here_o say_v to_o move_v the_o bowel_n of_o any_o to_o grant_v a_o request_n this_o shall_v move_v every_o congregation_n to_o be_v earnest_a with_o god_n in_o prayer_n for_o their_o minister_n he_o further_o thus_o press_v it_o the_o rather_o to_o do_v this_o the_o greek_a word_n translate_v 〈◊〉_d the_o rather_o be_v very_o emphatical_a â—…ervent_a of_o the_o emphasis_n hereof_o see_v chap._n 2._o v._n 1._o §_o 5._o it_o show_v that_o there_o may_v be_v occasion_n of_o enlarge_a the_o heart_n in_o prayer_n and_o of_o perform_v the_o duty_n more_o careful_o and_o more_o fervent_o at_o sometime_o then_o at_o other_o it_o be_v note_v of_o christ_n himself_o that_o in_o his_o agony_n he_o pray_v once_o
have_v 1._o 67._o 2._o 106._o â—…_n see_v fellow_n 167._o brethren_n in_o reference_n to_o saint_n 3._o 3_o 121_o bread_n and_o wine_n not_o offer_v for_o sacrifice_n by_o melchisedec_n 7._o 27_o builder_n worthy_a of_o honour_n 3._o 46_o burden_n to_o be_v cast_v off_o 12._o 5_o burn_a sacrifice_n typify_v christ_n torment_n 13._o 127_o busybody_n 7._o 73_o but_o 1._o 138_o 148._o 2._o 50._o and_o 11._o 2_o c._n cain_n what_o it_o signify_v 11._o 10_o call_v of_o god_n a_o sufficient_a warrant_v 11._o 36_o call_n what_o it_o intend_v 2._o 107_o call_v external_a and_o internal_a 3._o 13_o calling_n cause_n and_o effectâ—…_n 3._o 14_o call_v heavenly_a 3._o 15_o calling_n privilege_n 3._o 16_o calling_n sign_n 3._o 18_o and_o use_n 3._o 19_o and_o ends._n 3._o 20._o walk_v worthy_a thereof_o 3._o 20_o call_v be_v redeem_v 9_o 91_o call_v to_o a_o function_n see_v appoint_v call_v our_o own_o to_o be_v attend_v 7._o 73_o camp_n to_o be_v leave_v 13._o 133_o candlestick_n of_o the_o tabernacle_n typify_v the_o church_n 9_o 7_o 8_o capacity_n of_o learner_n to_o be_v regard_v 5._o 66_o carnal_a commandment_n 7._o 80_o 81_o carnal_a various_o take_v 7._o 80_o carnal_a religion_n 7._o 82._o 9_o 50_o catechise_v necessary_a 5._o 64_o catechise_v difference_v fronâ—…_n preach_v ibid._n catechism_n to_o be_v ground_v on_o god_n word_n 5._o 65_o censer_n of_o the_o tabernacle_n 9_o 18_o 19_o ceremonial_a rite_n see_v type_n ceremonial_a law_n 7._o 68_o 81_o ceremony_n none_o significant_a but_o appoint_v by_o god_n 9_o 46_o certainty_n of_o salvation_n 1._o 161_o certainty_n of_o salvation_n no_o ground_n of_o presumption_n 6._o 75_o certainty_n of_o judgement_n 2._o 18_o 21_o character_n what_o it_o imply_v 1._o 20_o charity_n to_o needy_a 6._o 70_o charity_n especial_o to_o saint_n 6._o 71_o charity_n how_o to_o be_v order_v 6._o 71_o charity_n to_o be_v continue_v 6._o 72_o cherubin_n 1._o 84_o cherubim_n over_o the_o mercy-seat_n 9_o 32_o cheerfulness_n in_o praise_v god_n 2._o 116_o child_n of_o christ_n 2._o 90_o 128_o child_n how_o we_o must_v be_v like_a or_o unlike_o they_o 5._o 70_o child_n many_o a_o blessing_n 6._o 105._o and_o 21._o 54._o and_o 11._o 208_o child_n give_v of_o god_n 6._o 106_o child_n in_o their_o parent_n condition_n 7._o 57_o 59_o child_n punish_v for_o their_o father_n sin_n 11._o 161_o as_o child_n saint_n deal_v withal_o 12._o 32_o child_n reverence_n parent_n who_o correct_v they_o 12._o 50_o choose_v of_o god_n be_v perfect_v by_o christ._n see_v elect._n 10._o 40_o christ_n the_o meaning_n of_o this_o name_n 3._o 54_o christ_n sonship_n 1._o 15._o 3._o 55_o christ_n the_o heir_n 1._o 17_o christ_n creator_n 1._o 18._o 3._o 49_o christ_n brightness_n of_o god_n glory_n 1._o 19_o christ_n the_o character_n of_o god_n 1._o 20_o christ_n the_o upholder_n of_o all_o 1._o 24_o christ_n a_o able_a priest_n 1._o 26_o christ_n powerful_a word_n 1._o 25_o christ_n purge_v by_o himself_o 1._o 27_o 28_o 29_o christ_n how_o he_o sit_v and_o stand_v in_o heaven_n 1._o 31_o christ_n how_o at_o god_n right_a hand_n 1._o 33_o christ_n as_o god_n man_n advance_v 1._o 34_o christ_n exalt_v into_o the_o high_a place_n 1._o 35_o 149_o christ_n excellency_n 1._o 39_o christ_n the_o first-begotten_a 1._o 49_o christ_n a_o angel_n 1._o 83_o christ_n the_o mediator_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n 12._o 114_o 115_o christ_n god_n 1._o 107._o 3._o 49_o christ_n kingdom_n 1._o 108_o 112_o christ_n how_o he_o give_v up_o his_o kingdom_n 1._o 109_o christ_n sit_v on_o his_o throne_n continual_o 1._o 110_o christ_n sceptre_n 1._o 111_o christ_n love_v righteousness_n 1._o 115_o christ_n hatred_n of_o iniquity_n 1._o 116_o christ_n gift_n excel_v other_o 1._o 123_o christ_n fellowship_n with_o saint_n 1._o 122_o christ_n the_o lord_n jehovah_n 1._o 128_o christ_n our_o lord_n 7._o 74_o christ_n eternity_n 1._o 129_o christ_n immutability_n 1._o 136_o 138_o 141_o 142_o 145_o christ_n power_n in_o alter_a creature_n 1._o 140_o christ_n continuance_n at_o god_n right-hand_a 1._o 150_o christ_n enemy_n 1._o 151_o christ_n army_n 1._o 151_o christ_n footstool_n 1._o 154_o christ_n a_o preacher_n 2._o 22_o 24_o 112_o christ_n a_o minister_n 8._o 3_o christ_n voice_n 3._o 77_o 78_o christ_n first_o publish_v the_o gospel_n 2._o 24_o christ_n meanness_n iamplify_v his_o greatness_n 2._o 534_o christ_n make_v low_a than_o angel_n 2._o 57_o 58_o 59_o christ_n crown_v with_o glory_n 2._o 60_o 61_o christ_n count_v worthy_a of_o glory_n 3._o 43_o christ_n have_v all_o under_o he_o 2._o 62_o christ_n merit_v not_o for_o himself_o 2._o 74_o christ_n be_v man_n to_o die_v 2._o 75_o christ_n suffering_n 2._o 76_o 96_o christ_n do_v all_o for_o we_o 2._o 83_o 148_o christ_n bring_v he_o to_o glory_v 2._o 92_o 93_o christ_n the_o captain_n of_o salvation_n 2._o 94_o christ_n tempt_v 2._o 196_o 182_o christ_n perfect_v by_o suffering_n 2._o 97_o &_o 5._o 49_o christ_n sanctify_v 2._o 102_o christ_n and_o saint_n of_o one_o 2._o 104_o christ_n do_v what_o he_o do_v on_o just_a cause_n 2._o 105_o christ_n declare_v what_o he_o receive_v 2._o 111_o christ_n trust_v in_o god_n 2._o 119_o christ_n the_o fountain_n of_o all_o good_a 2._o 132_o christ_n a_o true_a man_n make_v like_a to_o man_n 2._o 168_o christ_n wherein_o like_a to_o man_n 2._o 169_o wherein_o not_o like_o 2._o 170_o christ_n why_o make_v like_o man_n 2._o 171_o christ_n a_o true_a priest_n 2._o 172_o christ_n a_o high_a and_o great_a priest_n 2._o 173_o christ_n why_o a_o priest_n 5._o 27_o christ_n priesthood_n see_v priesthood_n christ_n mercifulnesse_n compassion_n and_o fellow-feeling_n 2._o 176_o 178._o and_o 4._o 88_o christ_n faithfulness_n 2._o 177_o 178._o and_o 3._o 39_o christ_n himself_o suffer_v 2._o 182_o christ_n goodness_n to_o we_o to_o be_v consider_v 3._o 2_o christ_n jesus_n join_v 3._o 29_o christ_n excel_v moses_n 3._o 45_o christ_n have_v a_o property_n in_o the_o church_n 3._o 57_o christ_n the_o live_a god_n 3._o 138_o 139_o christ_n pure_a without_o sin_n 4._o 91_o christ_n glorify_v not_o himself_n 5._o 24_o christ_n glorify_v by_o his_o priesthood_n 5._o 26_o christ_n ardent_o pray_v 5._o 37_o christ_n sacrifice_n have_v a_o continual_a efficacy_n 12._o 117_o christ_n frequent_o pray_v 5._o 34_o christ_n agony_n very_o great_a 5._o 38_o christ_n put_v to_o open_a shame_n 6._o 42_o christ_n under_o promise_n make_v to_o abraham_n 6._o 95_o christ_n typify_v before_o he_o be_v exhibit_v 7._o 25_o christ_n endure_v ever_o 7._o 98_o christ_n able_a to_o save_v to_o the_o uttermost_a 7._o 102_o 103_o christ_n the_o mean_n of_o access_n to_o god_n 7._o 105_o christ_n even_o the_o same_o 13._o 112._o and_o 9_o 90_o christ_n to_o be_v go_v to_o in_o leave_v the_o world_n 13._o 134_o christ_n mediation_n the_o ground_n of_o prayer_n 13._o 176_o christ_n offer_v himself_o to_o god_n 9_o 81_o christ_n undertake_v many_o office_n 9_o 88_o christ_n death_n effectual_a before_o he_o be_v exhibit_v 9_o 90_o christ_n appear_v before_o god_n for_o we_o 9_o 124_o christ_n bear_v man_n sin_n 9_o 139_o christ_n second_o appear_v the_o last_o 9_o 142_o christ_n do_v what_o be_v write_v of_o he_o 10._o 22_o christ_n a_o servant_n and_o a_o lord_n 10._o 33_o christ_n our_o guide_n to_o god_n 10._o 59_o christ_n be_v yet_o to_o come_v 10._o 139_o christ_n reproach_v before_o exhibit_v 11._o 142_o christ_n know_v before_o incarnate_a 11._o 142_o christ_n the_o prime_a promise_n 11._o 275_o christ_n not_o receive_v before_o exhibit_v 11._o 276_o christ_n excellency_n above_o moses_n christ_n speak_v to_o we_o in_o the_o gospel_n 12._o 124_o christ_n word_n and_o gospel_n refuse_v and_o reject_v many_o way_n 12._o 125_o christ_n speak_v from_o heaven_n 12._o 126_o christian_n one_o with_o the_o jew_n in_o respect_n of_o privilege_n 12._o 107_o church_n what_o it_o signify_v 1_o 117_o church_n to_o be_v frequent_v 2._o 118_o church_n build_v up_o by_o christ_n 3._o 49_o church_n christ_n own_n 3._o 57_o church_n lord_n christ_n be_v 7._o 74_o church_n wherein_o to_o be_v prefer_v before_o one_o own_o country_n 11._o 190_o church_n under_o the_o gospel_n set_v out_o by_o mount_n zion_n 12._o 100_o circumspection_n see_v heed_n circumspection_n against_o sin_n 3._o 122_o circumspection_n over_o ourselves_o 3._o 125_o over_o other_o 3._o 124_o circumspection_n must_v be_v perpetual_a 3._o 125_o circumstance_n in_o scripture_n observable_a 4._o 52_o circumstance_n give_v place_n to_o substance_n 13._o 189_o cloud_n of_o witness_n 12._o 3_o college_n see_v seminary_n come_v to_o god_n how_o man_n do_v 7._o 104_o â—…05_n commandment_n difference_v from_o law_n 7._o 38_o 80_o common_a thing_n count_v pollute_v come_v of_o
156_o endeavour_n of_o man_n to_o be_v use_v 13._o 180_o endure_v affliction_n make_v they_o profitable_a 1â—…_n 44_o enemy_n of_o christ_n 1._o 151_o enemy_n of_o church_n set_v in_o array_n ibid._n the_o army_n against_o they_o ibid._n enemy_n of_o church_n shall_v be_v subdue_v 1._o 153_o 154_o enoch_n his_o name_n 11._o 16_o enoch_n die_v not_o 9_o 133_o enter_v into_o rest_n 3._o 116_o epistle_n apostolical_a 1._o 6_o 8._o epistle_n to_o the_o hebrew_n a_o divine_a and_o excellent_a one_o 1_o 1_o 2_o epistle_n to_o the_o hebrew_n whereupon_o occasion_v 1._o 9_o the_o scope_n and_o method_n of_o it_o 1._o 10_o ephraim_n 11._o 〈◊〉_d equivocation_n in_o oath_n 6_o 125_o equivocation_n how_o lawful_a or_o unlawful_a 11._o 189._o err_v in_o heart_n 3._o 106_o error_n to_o be_v expiate_v 9_o 44_o esau_n his_o name_n 11._o 106_o esau_n impious_a disposition_n 12._o 91_o essence_n of_o father_n and_o son_n the_o same_o 1._o 51_o establish_v we_o must_v be_v 13._o 118_o eternity_n of_o christ_n 1._o 129_o 143_o 145._o and_o 9_o 77_o eternity_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n 11._o 108_o eternal_a salvation_n 5._o 51._o eternal_a redemption_n 9_o 65_o eternal_a priesthood_n of_o christ_n 5._o 29_o event_n judge_v not_o action_n 11._o 186_o ever_o how_o take_v 13._o 112_o everlastingness_n see_v eternity_n exaltation_n of_o christ_n 1._o 30_o etc._n etc._n and_o 12._o 22_o example_n quicken_v 6._o 83_o example_n good_a to_o be_v follow_v 6._o 83_o of_o this_o large_o 13._o 100_o etc._n etc._n excellency_n of_o christ_n 1._o 39_o excellency_n of_o angel_n 1._o 40_o 85_o exercise_n make_v ready_a 5._o 75_o exhortation_n useful_a 3._o 143_o experience_n of_o misery_n a_o ground_n to_o succour_v other_o 2._o 186._o experimental_a learning_n 5._o 47_o explain_v ambiguous_a point_n 10._o 58._o external_n sanctity_n to_o be_v add_v to_o internal_a purity_n 10._o 67_o eternal_a mean_n can_v perfect_v 11._o 279_o extreme_n to_o be_v avoid_v 12._o 38_o eye_n of_o the_o soul_n 2._o 72_o f_o faint_v spirit_n soon_o weary_a 12._o 25_o faint_v not_o under_o cross_n 12._o 38_o faith_n see_v believe_v and_o believer_n faith_n principle_n about_o it_o 6._o 10_o faith_n support_v 3._o 152_o faith_n make_v partaker_n of_o christ_n 3._o 153_o faith_n make_v the_o word_n profitable_a 4._o 19_o faith_n give_v a_o right_a to_o god_n promise_n 4._o 23_o faith_n obtain_v the_o promise_n 6._o 85_o faith_n free_v from_o fear_n 6._o 144_o faith_n of_o best_a need_v strengthen_v 7._o 45_o faith_n bring_v salvation_n 10_o 153_o faith_n justify_v stand_v with_o other_o kind_n 11._o 2_o faith_n be_v a_o substance_n 11._o 3_o and_o a_o evidence_n 11._o 4_o faith_n excellency_n 11._o 3_o 4_o faith_n make_v please_v god_n 11._o 21_o faith_n receive_v what_o one_o have_v not_o 11._o 54_o faith_n make_v many_o be_v strong_a 11._o 56_o faith_n recompense_v 11._o 57_o faith_n make_v invincible_a 11._o 149_o faith_n see_v god_n 11._o 150_o faith_n of_o a_o infinite_a capacity_n 11._o 152_o faith_n and_o tear_n may_v stand_v together_o 5._o 45_o faith_n work_v obedience_n 11._o 28_o 37_o 153_o faith_n and_o prudence_n in_o prevent_v danger_n 11._o 158_o faith_n common_a to_o all_o sort_n 11._o 165_o faith_n of_o some_o beneficial_a to_o many_o 11._o 165_o faith_n make_v bold_a 11._o 166_o faith_n make_v weak_a one_o strong_a 11._o 166_o faith_n work_v on_o senseless_a creature_n 11._o 175_o faith_n in_o the_o seed_n accept_v 11._o 181_o faith_n get_v good_a by_o other_o act_n 11._o 242_o faith_n enable_v to_o endure_v much_o 11._o 243_o faith_n begin_v and_o finish_v by_o christ_n 12._o 13_o 14._o faithful_a god_n be_v in_o his_o promise_n 7._o 75_o faithful_a christ_n be_v 2._o 177_o faithfulness_n 3._o 32_o 40_o faithfulness_n of_o moses_n and_o christ_n 3._o 39_o faithfulness_n to_o he_o that_o appoint_v 3._o 3_o faithful_a servant_n 3._o 51._o faithfulness_n of_o god_n in_o vengeance_n 10._o 113_o fall_n away_o see_v apostate_n father_n and_o son_n one_o essence_n 1._o 51._o father_n and_o son_n distinct_a person_n 1._o 51_o father_n of_o the_o flesh_n correct_v their_o child_n 12._o 49_o father_n who_o of_o old_a so_o account_v 1._o 11_o father_n sin_n no_o warrant_n 3._o 95_o fatherly_a relation_n betwixt_o pastor_n and_o people_n 12._o 33_o father_n of_o spirit_n god_n be_v 12._o 51_o forefather_n sin_n why_o register_v 3._o 90_o forefather_n sin_n to_o be_v observe_v 3._o 92_o fear_n of_o death_n 2._o 149_o fear_n lest_o thou_o fall_v 4._o 5_o fear_n good_a and_o evil_a ibid._n fear_n be_v in_o christ_n 5._o 44_o fear_n and_o faith_n may_v stand_v together_o 5._o 45_o fear_n mix_v with_o serve_v god_n 8._o 12._o 12._o 136_o fear_n of_o god_n arise_v from_o faith_n 11._o 28_o fear_v not_o man_n 11._o 129._o and_o 13_o 84_o 91_o fear_v not_o the_o great_a of_o man_n 11._o 148_o fearful_a god_n be_v 10._o 115_o fellowship_n betwixt_o christ_n and_o saint_n 1._o 122._o see_v brethren_n fidelity_n towards_o such_o as_o confide_v in_o we_o 11._o 188_o figure_n see_v trope_n figure_n legal_a have_v their_o date_n 9_o 48_o figure_n have_v truth_n 9_o 122_o finish_v how_o god_n do_v all_o his_o work_n 4._o 28_o finisher_n of_o faith_n christ_n be_v 12._o 14_o fire_n quench_v by_o faith_n 11._o 231_o first-begooten_a how_o christ_n 1._o 67_o first-born_a how_o saint_n 1._o 68_o first-born_a be_v priest_n 7._o 63_o first_n may_v be_v last_o 4._o 41_o flesh._n flesh_n and_o blood_n 2._o 137_o flesh_n and_o blood_n saint_n 2._o 138._o christ_n 2._o 139_o flesh_n how_o purify_n to_o it_o 9_o 75_o flesh_n of_o christ_n typify_v by_o the_o veil_n 9_o 16_o fly_n in_o persecution_n may_v professor_n 11._o 259_o follow_n see_v example_n forget_v not_o encouragement_n 12._o 30_o forget_v not_o stranger_n 13._o 12_o 15_o forerunner_n 6._o 158_o 159._o see_v run_n footstool_n of_o christ_n 1._o 154_o forbearance_n of_o god_n see_v patience_n forget_v kindness_n be_v unrighteousness_n 6._o 64_o former_a day_n to_o be_v remember_v 10._o 118_o fornication_n 13._o 37._o 12._o 89_o fornication_n a_o heinous_a sin_n 13._o 38_o forsake_v any_o thing_n a_o believer_n will_v 11._o 147_o foundation_n of_o world_n 1._o 131._o and_o 4._o 29_o foundation_n of_o religion_n to_o be_v lay_v and_o build_v upon_o 6._o 6_o free_a gift_n 2._o 130_o freewill_n of_o man_n in_o what_o 3._o 81_o and_o 4._o 63_o freedom_n and_o immutability_n may_v stand_v together_o 6._o 136_o future_a thing_n to_o be_v seek_v 13._o 139_o future_a thing_n foretell_v 10._o 45_o future_a thing_n object_n of_o faith_n 11._o 108_o g._n gate_n what_o it_o signify_v 13._o 129_o general_n point_n to_o be_v apply_v by_o every_o one_o 12._o 34_o generation_n divine_a 1._o 50_o generation_n of_o christ_n as_o god_n and_o as_o man_n 1._o 53_o etc._n etc._n generation_n divine_a and_o humane_a distinguish_v 1._o 57_o generation_n of_o christ_n how_o evidence_v 1._o 60_o 62_o a_o generation_n what_o it_o intend_v 3._o 104_o gentleness_n see_v mildness_n gesture_n in_o worship_v 11._o 113_o ghost-ho_o 2._o 35._o see_v holy-ghost_n gideon_n his_o name_n infirmity_n and_o excellency_n 11._o 195_o 196_o 197_o gift_n of_o holy-ghost_n 2._o 35_o gift_n order_v by_o god_n 2._o 37_o gift_n to_o god_n 5._o 6_o gift_n and_o sacrifice_n 5._o 7_o gift_n heavenly_a 6._o 33_o gift_n fit_a for_o function_n 11._o 194_o goat_n why_o a_o sacrifice_n 9_o 102_o goat_n that_o escape_v typify_v christ_n 9_o 49_o glory_n for_o excellency_n 1._o 19_o glory_n of_o god_n set_v out_o in_o christ_n humiliation_n 2._o 87_o glory_n of_o heaven_n 2._o 93_o glory_n with_o which_o christ_n crown_v 2._o 60_o 61_o glory_n of_o which_o christ_n count_v worthy_a 3._o 43_o glory_n and_o honour_n distinguish_v 2._o 60_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o supreme_a end_n 8._o 40_o go_v to_o god_n see_v come_v to_o god_n god_n principle_n concern_v he_o 6._o 9_o god_n how_o he_o speak_v 1._o 11_o god_n how_o he_o speak_v by_o his_o son_n 1._o 14_o god_n christ_n 1_o 107_o god_n the_o god_n of_o christ_n 1._o 118_o god_n enter_v into_o covenant_n with_o christ._n ibid._n god_n set_v christ_n at_o his_o right_a hand_n 1._o 149_o god_n not_o tie_v to_o mean_n 2._o 28_o god_n continue_v to_o show_v his_o power_n to_o opposer_n 3._o 100_o god_n kind_a to_o ungrateful_a 3_o 97_o god_n how_o grieve_v 3._o 103_o god_n oft_o complain_v 3._o 105_o god_n favour_v turn_v into_o wrath_n 3._o 113_o god_n work_v attribute_v unto_o man_n 4._o 48_o god_n to_o be_v imitate_v 4._o 62_o god_n full_o know_v all_o thing_n 4._o 76_o god_n see_v sin_n in_o justify_v person_n 4_o 78_o god_n ready_a to_o succour_v 4_o 98_o god_n condescension_n for_o man_n good_a 6._o 100_o 139._o and_o 8._o 41_o god_n do_v more_o than_o he_o need_v
〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d see_v v_o 11._o sect._n 61._o 61._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d see_v chap._n 4._o v._n 16_o sect._n 9â—…_n 9â—…_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ten_o word_n put_v every_o of_o they_o for_o the_o law_n of_o god_n god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d viâ—…_n viâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d lex_fw-la lex_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d testimonium_fw-la testimonium_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d precepta_fw-la precepta_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d requisivit_fw-la 1_o sam._n 14._o 17._o 17._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d statuta_fw-la statuta_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d mandatum_fw-la mandatum_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d judiciâ—…_n judiciâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d jusâ—…itia_fw-la jusâ—…itia_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d verbum_fw-la verbum_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d promissum_fw-la difference_n betwixt_o commâ—…ndement_n and_o law_n see_v v_o 16._o sect._n 80._o 80._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d god_n commandment_n according_a to_o law_n of_o the_o charge_n to_o sacrifice_v isâ—…ak_a of_o spoil_v the_o egyptian_n egyptian_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d postulabit_fw-la why_o god_n precept_n according_a to_o law_n law_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d see_v chap._n 4._o v._n 9_o sect._n 57_o 57_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d dicitur_fw-la 〈◊〉_d ea_fw-la pars_fw-la qua_fw-la cingimur_fw-la h._n steph._n thesaur_n gr._n ling._n b_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d c_o pars_fw-la infimi_fw-la 〈◊〉_d posterior_n &_o superior_a 〈◊〉_d constituit_fw-la casp._n â—…artol_n justit_fw-la 〈◊〉_d l._n 1._o 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d equality_n in_o state_n do_v not_o cross_a superiority_n in_o office_n office_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d god_n promise_n the_o ground_n of_o our_o hope_n hope_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d c_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d anabaptist_n make_v all_o equal_a equal_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d give_v to_o all_o their_o due_n due_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d vel_fw-la ab_fw-la minister_n mean_v mortal_a man_n minister_n must_v think_v on_o their_o mould_n mould_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d metonymy_fw-la 〈◊〉_d how_o levi_n pay_v tithe_n before_o he_o be_v bear_v whether_o christ_n pay_v tithe_n in_o abraham_n homo_fw-la sum_fw-la humani_fw-la nihil_fw-la a_o i_o alienum_fw-la sentio_fw-la sentio_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d see_v v_o 11._o sect._n 64._o child_n of_o succeed_a generation_n in_o their_o father_n loin_n child_n accessary_a to_o parent_n act_n all_o sin_v in_o adam_n confess_v sin_n oâ—…_n predecessor_n parent_n fear_v sin_n for_o child_n sake_n the_o first_o proof_n of_o the_o excellency_n of_o christ_n priesthood_n above_o levi'â—…_n levi'â—…_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d c_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o pet._n 2._o 5_o 9_o the_o legal_a priesthood_n imperfect_a see_v v_o 16._o sect._n 81._o dotage_n about_o the_o jewish_a priesthood_n see_v the_o progress_n of_o divine_a providence_n on_o ezek._n 36._o 11._o 1._o superstitious_a jew_n 2._o jewish_a christian_n of_o their_o mistake_n see_v chap._n 4._o v._n 8._o sect._n 49._o 3._o popisti_fw-la priest_n use_v christ_n priesthood_n aright_o aright_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d pono_fw-la pono_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d lege_fw-la sancit_fw-la mâ—…sse_fw-la leges_fw-la 〈◊〉_d n_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d sancitum_fw-la sancitum_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d pâ—…pulas_fw-la legi_fw-la 〈◊〉_d suit_n suit_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d populum_fw-la populum_fw-la legem_fw-la accepit_fw-la levi_n decimatus_fw-la est_fw-la est_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o first-horn_n priest_n before_o the_o law_n a_o priesthood_n necessary_a see_v chap._n 2._o v._n 17._o sect._n 179._o difference_n betwixt_o our_o priest_n and_o popish_a priest_n priest_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d surgens_fw-la suscitabit_fw-la see_v chap._n 10._o v._n 14._o sect._n 39_o papist_n addions_a to_o thing_n make_v perfect_a perfect_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d christ_n priesthood_n another_o then_o aaron_n see_v chap._n 5._o v._n 6._o sect._n 30._o 30._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d see_v v_o 18._o sect._n 85._o 85._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d three_o sort_n of_o law_n ceremonial_a law_n law_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ever_o various_o use_v end_n of_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n praise_v for_o freedom_n from_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n submit_v to_o the_o gospel_n gospel_n numb_a 36._o 7._o exod._n 22._o 20._o deut._n 13._o 9_o exod._n 22._o 18._o numb_a 35._o 30._o leu._n 20._o 11_o &c_n &c_n 19_o 32._o 35._o the_o moral_a law_n be_v unchangeable_a wherein_o the_o moral_a law_n mollify_v nitimur_fw-la invetiâ—…um_fw-la sempeâ—…_n cupimusque_fw-la negata_fw-la in_o what_o the_o law_n instruct_v we_o wherein_o the_o the_o law_n direct_v direct_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d sacrificavit_fw-la altar_n altar_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d altar_n ab_fw-la adject_n altus_fw-la quia_fw-la altis_fw-la locis_fw-la excitari_fw-la solebat_fw-la solebat_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d assidere_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d proprio_fw-la commodo_fw-la invigilare_fw-la arist._n polit._n lib._n meddle_v not_o with_o other_o man_n matter_n busie-bodieâ—…_a câ—…nscience_n about_o the_o duty_n of_o one_o particular_a place_n christian_n have_v nothing_o to_o do_v with_o the_o jewish_a lituâ—…gy_n lituâ—…gy_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2_o tim._n 3._o 9_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d heb._n 7._o 15._o christ_n be_v lord_n of_o the_o church_n church_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d oriens_fw-la exorâ—…or_n exorâ—…or_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d d_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d germane_a germane_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d why_o the_o tribe_n of_o juda_n express_o mention_v god_n faithful_a in_o his_o promise_n heynousnesse_n of_o infidelity_n 〈◊〉_d on_o god_n promise_n promise_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d how_o a_o negative_a argument_n hold_v see_v chap._n 1._o v._n 5._o sect._n 46._o every_o thing_n wherein_o god_n be_v worship_v must_v be_v from_o god_n popish_a superstition_n not_o of_o god_n warrant_v for_o worship_n in_o god_n word_n proof_n add_v to_o proof_n see_v chap._n 1._o v._n 5._o sect._n 63._o many_o proof_n make_v a_o point_n more_o clear_a conviction_n may_v work_v a_o affection_n affection_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o second_o proof_n of_o the_o
1_o king_n 19_o 18._o §._o 162._o of_o professor_n provoke_v god_n while_o they_o hear_v his_o word_n the_o sin_n of_o those_o some_o before_o mention_v be_v thus_o express_v some_o when_o they_o have_v god_n hear_v do_v provoke_v of_o the_o derivation_n and_o emphatical_a signification_n of_o the_o word_n provoke_v see_v v_o 8._o §_o 90._o this_o 〈◊〉_d greek_a verb_n be_v here_o only_o in_o this_o text_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n use_v but_o in_o the_o old_a testament_n by_o the_o greek_a lxx_o more_o frequent_o especial_o in_o the_o psalm_n as_o psal._n 78._o 17_o 40_o 56._o &_o 106._o 7_o 33_o 43._o so_o jerem._n 44._o 8._o and_o in_o sundry_a other_o place_n in_o the_o new_a testament_n there_o be_v other_o greek_a word_n which_o signify_v the_o same_o thing_n carry_v as_o great_a emphasis_n and_o translate_v provoke_v as_o in_o this_o phrase_n do_v we_o excito_fw-la provoke_v the_o lord_n to_o jealousy_n 1_o cor._n 10._o 22._o love_n be_v not_o 〈◊〉_d provoke_v 1_o cor._n 13._o 5._o provoco_fw-la provoke_v not_o your_o child_n eph._n 6._o 4._o the_o word_n use_v in_o my_o text_n do_v great_o aggravate_v the_o obstinacy_n of_o those_o who_o profess_v themselves_o to_o be_v god_n people_n they_o do_v as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v embitter_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o vex_v he_o they_o rebel_v and_o vex_v his_o holy_a spirit_n isa._n 63._o 10._o hence_o be_v it_o that_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v grieve_v v_o 10._o §_o 103._o what_o else_o can_v be_v expect_v but_o that_o god_n shall_v vex_v they_o as_o be_v threaten_v psal._n 2._o 5._o and_o accomplish_v 2_o chron._n 15._o 6._o it_o be_v not_o safe_a to_o provoke_v the_o almighty_a and_o to_o cause_v he_o to_o turn_v his_o fatherly_a affection_n into_o the_o disposition_n of_o a_o judge_n this_o sin_n of_o they_o be_v yet_o further_o aggravate_v by_o their_o contempt_n of_o the_o mean_n which_o rebel_n god_n afford_v to_o reclaim_v they_o which_o be_v his_o word_n for_o this_o act_n hear_v have_v reference_n to_o the_o voice_n of_o god_n mention_v ver_n 7._o the_o 〈◊〉_d greek_a word_n be_v a_o participle_n of_o the_o present_a tense_n and_o may_v be_v thus_o translate_v hear_v they_o provoke_v that_o be_v while_o god_n be_v speak_v and_o they_o hearing_n they_o still_o provoke_v they_o hear_v god_n direct_v they_o the_o right_a way_n and_o incite_v they_o to_o walk_v in_o thaâ—…_n way_n deut._n 30._o 15_o 16._o they_o hear_v god_n admonish_v they_o to_o take_v heed_n lest_o they_o shall_v wander_v out_o 〈◊〉_d that_o way_n deut._n 8._o 11_o 12._o they_o hear_v god_n promise_v blessing_n to_o they_o that_o obey_v he_o and_o threaten_a curse_n against_o they_o that_o disobey_v deut._n 28._o 1_o 2_o 15_o etc._n etc._n yet_o they_o provoke_v goâ—…_n word_n nothing_o at_o all_o wrought_v upon_o they_o such_o be_v the_o disposition_n of_o the_o old_a world_n 1_o pet._n 3._o 19_o 20._o of_o sodâ—…m_n and_o gâ—…morrah_n 2_o pet._n 2._o 8._o of_o the_o israelite_n in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o judge_n judg._n 2._o 17._o oâ—…_n the_o king_n 2_o king_n 17._o 13_o 14._o and_o after_o their_o captivity_n ezr._n 9_o 10._o yea_o in_o and_o after_o christ_n time_n even_o till_o they_o come_v to_o be_v loammi_n no_o people_n of_o god_n act_n 7._o 51._o 1_o thess._n 2._o 15_o 16._o the_o god_n of_o this_o world_n have_v blind_v their_o eye_n 2_o cor._n 4._o 4._o and_o harden_a thâ—…_n heart_n as_o he_o do_v judas_n his_o heart_n joh._n 13._o 27._o hereby_o they_o show_v that_o they_o be_v not_o of_o god_n joh._n 8._o 47._o 1_o joh._n 4._o 6._o it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o son_n of_o eli_n that_o they_o hearken_v not_o unto_o the_o voice_n of_o their_o father_n because_o 〈◊〉_d lord_n will_v stay_v they_o 1_o sam._n 2._o 25._o god_n word_n be_v the_o mean_n which_o god_n have_v sanctify_v to_o reclaim_v sinner_n the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o those_o who_o harken_v not_o thereto_o be_v very_o desperate_a o_o take_v heed_n of_o sinniâ—…g_v under_o the_o mean_n which_o god_n afford_v to_o reclaim_v from_o sin_n §._o 163._o of_o israel_n come_n out_o of_o egypt_n this_o phrase_n come_v out_o of_o egypt_n be_v here_o add_v by_o way_n of_o description_n or_o designation_n of_o that_o mix_a multitude_n whereof_o many_o provoke_v god_n other_o provoke_v he_o not_o the_o description_n be_v take_v from_o a_o wonderful_a deliverance_n which_o god_n give_v theâ—…_n for_o egypt_n be_v to_o the_o person_n here_o mean_v a_o place_n of_o bondage_n so_o it_o be_v say_v to_o be_v in_o the_o preface_n to_o the_o decalogue_n exod._n 20._o 2._o of_o the_o notation_n of_o this_o word_n egypt_n of_o the_o bondage_n of_o the_o israelite_n therein_o 〈◊〉_d their_o wonderful_a deliverance_n thereout_o i_o have_v distinct_o treat_v in_o a_o sermon_n 〈◊〉_d isa._n 13._o 3._o entitle_v mercies-memoriall_n this_o deliverance_n be_v one_o of_o the_o most_o marvellous_a and_o memorable_a that_o ever_o god_n remarkable_a wrought_v for_o his_o people_n sundry_a circumstance_n do_v much_o amplify_v the_o same_o as_o 〈◊〉_d place_n whence_o and_o whither_o they_o come_v and_o the_o manner_n of_o bring_v they_o from_o 〈◊〉_d one_o place_n to_o the_o other_o 1._o the_o place_n whence_o they_o come_v be_v a_o place_n of_o a_o most_o miserable_a bondage_n wheâ—…_n their_o life_n be_v make_v bitter_a unto_o they_o exod._n 1._o 14._o and_o where_o their_o cry_n come_v up_o 〈◊〉_d god_n exod._n 3._o 9_o 2._o the_o place_n whither_o they_o be_v bring_v be_v a_o place_n of_o great_a freedom_n and_o whâ—…_n god_n extraordinary_o provide_v for_o they_o see_v v_o 8._o §_o 92._o 3._o the_o manner_n of_o bring_v they_o from_o one_o place_n to_o the_o other_o be_v with_o mighâ—…_n power_n deut._n 9_o 29._o and_o with_o great_a tenderness_n see_v chap._n 8._o v._n 9_o §_o 55._o beside_o this_o word_n 〈◊〉_d come_v out_o imply_v a_o free_a and_o a_o full_a deliverance_n for_o it_o be_v â—…_n compound_v word_n the_o simple_a verb_n come_v imply_v a_o voluntary_a act_n they_o be_v not_o hale_v 〈◊〉_d egypt_n draw_v but_o they_o come_v willing_o cheerful_o joyful_o for_o upon_o their_o come_a 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o red_a sea_n they_o sing_v praise_n to_o god_n psal._n 106._o 12._o exod._n 15._o 1_o etc._n etc._n it_o be_v indeeâ—…_n say_v that_o the_o egyptian_n be_v urgent_a upon_o the_o people_n that_o they_o may_v send_v they_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o land_n in_o haste_n exod._n 12._o 33._o but_o that_o be_v not_o by_o reason_n of_o any_o unwillingness_n 〈◊〉_d the_o people_n to_o go_v as_o soon_o as_o they_o can_v but_o rather_o by_o reason_n of_o that_o great_a feâ—…_n wherein_o the_o egyptian_n be_v lest_o they_o shall_v be_v all_o consume_v if_o the_o israelite_n tarry_v any_o long_a the_o 〈◊〉_d preposition_n with_o which_o the_o verb_n be_v compound_v translate_v out_o imply_v free_v a_o full_a deliverance_n they_o be_v bring_v clean_o out_o of_o that_o land_n and_o clean_o out_o of_o their_o bondage_n and_o clean_o from_o their_o oppressor_n even_o through_o the_o red_a sea_n into_o another_o land_n the_o more_o to_o manifest_v this_o full_a deliverance_n the_o preposition_n 〈◊〉_d out_o be_v twice_o use_v both_o in_o composition_n and_o also_o simple_o by_o itself_o the_o late_a which_o be_v the_o simple_a preposition_n be_v here_o translate_v of_o they_o come_v out_o of_o egypt_n all_o these_o circumstance_n as_o 1._o the_o place_n whence_o they_o come_v 2._o the_o place_n whither_o they_o be_v bring_v 3._o the_o mean_v use_v to_o bring_v they_o out_o mighty_a wonder_n 4._o their_o manner_n of_o come_v out_o voluntary_o 5._o their_o full_a deliverance_n they_o come_v out_o all_o these_o circumstance_n as_o they_o do_v much_o amplify_v the_o deliverance_n so_o they_o do_v exceed_o aggravate_v the_o sin_n of_o those_o that_o be_v deliver_v they_o do_v also_o confirm_v two_o point_n before_o observe_v concern_v god_n wonderful_a and_o gracious_a deliverance_n of_o the_o israelite_n out_o of_o egypt_n one_o be_v that_o extraordinary_a work_n work_v nothing_o at_o all_o upon_o the_o incredulous_a see_v v_o 9_o §_o 99_o the_o other_o be_v that_o no_o kindness_n work_v upon_o the_o obstinate_a see_v v_o 8._o §_o 92._o see_v also_o chap._n 8._o v._n 9_o §_o 57_o §._o 164._o of_o moses_n his_o bring_v israel_n out_o of_o egypt_n the_o foresay_a great_a deliverance_n be_v here_o by_o name_n attribute_v to_o moses_n in_o this_o phrase_n by_o moses_n of_o moses_n see_v v_o 2._o §_o 37._o this_o preposition_n 〈◊〉_d by_o be_v sometime_o attribute_v to_o the_o principal_a author_n sometime_o to_o minister_n 84._o to_o the_o principal_a author_n as_o to_o god_n 1_o cor._n 1._o 9_o father_n gal._n 1._o 1._o son_n joh._n 1._o 3._o holy_a ghost_n rom._n 5._o 5._o to_o minister_n as_o to_o angel_n heb._n 2._o 2._o and_o to_o
must_v child_n endeavour_v to_o be_v like_o he_o we_o be_v all_o child_n of_o abraham_n gal._n 3._o 7_o 29._o now_o it_o be_v a_o honour_n for_o a_o child_n to_o be_v like_o his_o father_n we_o ought_v then_o rather_o to_o be_v like_o he_o because_o there_o be_v no_o such_o difficulty_n and_o obstacle_n oppose_v unto_o we_o god_n promise_n and_o mean_n of_o accomplish_v they_o do_v now_o sweet_o concur_v we_o live_v in_o time_n wherein_o we_o see_v the_o substance_n of_o all_o former_a promise_n accomplish_v rom._n 4._o 24._o §._o 95._o of_o christ_n comprise_v under_o the_o promise_v make_v to_o abraham_n the_o foresay_a promise_n and_o also_o abraham_n faith_n therein_o be_v the_o great_a in_o that_o they_o hold_v out_o christ_n and_o abraham_n eye_v christ_n in_o they_o for_o 1._o that_o general_a promise_n that_o god_n will_v bless_v abraham_n do_v set_v out_o christ_n for_o all_o blessing_n come_v to_o child_n of_o man_n in_o christ._n 2._o the_o promise_n of_o seed_n intend_v christ_n which_o the_o apostle_n prove_v by_o the_o singular_a number_n seed_n speak_v as_o of_o one_o gal._n 3._o 16._o 3._o the_o numerous_a increase_n as_o the_o star_n of_o heaven_n dust_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o sand_n of_o the_o sea_n have_v especial_a respect_n to_o the_o church_n which_o be_v the_o body_n of_o christ._n 4._o the_o extent_n of_o the_o blessing_n to_o all_o nation_n gen._n 12._o 3._o and_o 22._o 18._o be_v in_o and_o by_o christ_n accomplish_v 5._o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n which_o be_v promise_v be_v a_o type_n of_o heaven_n which_o be_v purchase_v by_o christ_n and_o where_o we_o shall_v have_v a_o eternal_a communion_n with_o christ._n to_o christ_n therefore_o abraham_n have_v a_o eye_n in_o the_o promise_n which_o be_v make_v to_o he_o in_o which_o respect_n christ_n thus_o say_v to_o the_o jew_n your_o father_n abraham_n reâ—…ed_v to_o see_v â—…y_a day_n and_o he_o see_v it_o and_o be_v glad_a joh._n 8._o 56._o hereby_o we_o may_v learn_v what_o special_o to_o behold_v in_o god_n promise_n namely_o jesus_n christ_n and_o in_o he_o god_n favour_n and_o all_o needful_a blessing_n that_o may_v bring_v we_o to_o a_o eternal_a communion_n with_o he_o thus_o shall_v our_o faith_n be_v more_o firm_o establish_v and_o we_o make_v the_o more_o patient_a in_o expect_v the_o issue_n and_o end_n of_o all_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n §._o 96._o of_o god_n promise_n the_o ground_n of_o faith_n and_o patience_n the_o apostle_n to_o give_v proof_n of_o abraham_n faith_n and_o patience_n make_v mention_n of_o god_n promise_n to_o show_v that_o god_n promise_n be_v the_o only_a true_a ground_n of_o faith_n and_o patience_n this_o make_v caleb_n and_o joshua_n constant_a in_o their_o faith_n and_o patience_n forty_o year_n together_o in_o the_o wilderness_n notwithstanding_o the_o many_o murmur_n and_o rebellion_n of_o the_o other_o israelite_n this_o make_v david_n endure_v many_o year_n persecution_n from_o the_o time_n of_o his_o anoint_v to_o the_o time_n of_o his_o possess_v the_o kingdom_n this_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o the_o faith_n and_o patience_n of_o all_o martyr_n and_o other_o saint_n iâ—…_n all_o age_n the_o word_n which_o david_n intend_v where_o he_o say_v remember_v the_o 〈◊〉_d unto_o thy_o servant_n be_v a_o word_n of_o promise_n whereof_o he_o thus_o further_o say_v upon_o which_o thou_o have_v cause_v i_o to_o hope_v this_o be_v my_o comfort_n in_o my_o affliction_n etc._n etc._n psal._n 119._o 49_o 50._o god_n promise_n be_v as_o his_o very_a essence_n which_o change_v not_o mal._n 3._o 6._o heaâ—…_n and_o earth_n may_v pass_v away_o but_o god_n word_n shall_v not_o pass_v away_o mar._n 13._o 31._o for_o faithâ—…l_v 〈◊〉_d he_o which_o promise_v heb._n 10._o 23._o and_o will_v also_o do_v it_o 1_o thes._n 5_o 24._o for_o breed_v and_o strengthen_v faith_n for_o add_v patience_n thereunto_o and_o for_o promise_n make_v we_o without_o faint_v to_o hold_v out_o it_o will_v be_v needful_a and_o useful_a to_o acquaint_v ourselves_o with_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n and_o with_o his_o truth_n in_o perform_v the_o same_o though_o god_n in_o his_o unsearchable_a wisdom_n may_v set_v a_o long_a date_n for_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o his_o promise_n so_o as_o to_o we_o who_o know_v not_o his_o time_n and_o season_n he_o may_v seem_v to_o forget_v his_o promise_n yet_o his_o justice_n truth_n faithfulness_n and_o unchangeableness_n will_v not_o suffer_v he_o to_o make_v his_o promise_n utter_o void_a if_o a_o king_n or_o great_a man_n make_v a_o promise_n of_o this_o and_o that_o we_o can_v wait_v for_o it_o yet_o they_o be_v but_o 〈◊〉_d and_o many_o way_n subject_a to_o fail_v for_o every_o man_n be_v a_o liar_n but_o god_n most_o true_a rom._n 3._o 4._o let_v we_o not_o therefore_o by_o incredulity_n or_o impatiency_n make_v void_a to_o ourselves_o any_o promise_n of_o god_n as_o the_o incredulous_a prince_n do_v 2_o king_n 7._o 2_o 20._o let_v we_o rather_o show_v ourselves_o to_o be_v true_a child_n of_o abraham_n by_o such_o a_o faith_n as_o he_o have_v and_o manifest_v the_o truth_n thereof_o by_o patience_n §._o 97._o of_o god_n confirm_v his_o promise_n by_o oath_n god_n that_o make_v the_o aforesaid_a promise_n to_o abraham_n do_v most_o solemn_o confirm_v it_o by_o his_o oath_n thus_o it_o be_v here_o take_v for_o grant_v in_o that_o he_o set_v down_o the_o boâ—…d_n whereby_o he_o bind_v himself_o together_o with_o the_o reason_n thereof_o in_o this_o manner_n because_o he_o can_v swear_v by_o no_o great_a he_o swear_v by_o himself_o here_o therefore_o be_v to_o be_v consider_v 1._o this_o act_n of_o swear_v atribute_v to_o god_n 2._o that_o object_n by_o who_o he_o swear_v himself_o 3._o the_o reason_n hereof_o he_o can_v swear_v by_o no_o great_a of_o the_o notation_n of_o the_o hebrew_n word_n translate_v swear_v of_o the_o general_a nature_n of_o a_o oath_n of_o this_o act_n attribute_v unto_o god_n and_o of_o the_o bond_n whereby_o god_n â—…yeth_v himself_o in_o his_o oath_n see_v chap._n 3._o v._n 11._o §_o 114_o 115._o of_o the_o certainty_n or_o infallibility_n of_o god_n oath_n see_v chap._n 3._o v._n 3._o §_o 26._o god_n be_v oft_o say_v to_o swear_v in_o wrath_n as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o place_n whereunto_o reference_n be_v make_v but_o here_o his_o swear_n be_v in_o mercy_n for_o confirmation_n of_o his_o promise_n make_v for_o the_o good_a of_o abraham_n and_o his_o seed_n thus_o he_o confirm_v the_o promise_n of_o christ_n priesthood_n psal._n 110._o 4._o and_o of_o the_o everlasting_a continuance_n of_o daâ—…ids_n kingdom_n psal._n 13â—…_n 11._o and_o of_o the_o call_n of_o the_o gentile_n isai._n 45._o â—…3_n and_o of_o the_o prosperity_n of_o the_o church_n esai_n 62._o 8._o this_o manner_n of_o god_n confirm_v his_o promise_n may_v not_o be_v imagine_v to_o arise_v from_o swear_v any_o variableness_n in_o god_n but_o rather_o from_o his_o tender_a respect_n to_o man_n partly_o to_o strengthen_v his_o faith_n the_o more_o and_o partly_o to_o move_v he_o with_o patience_n to_o expect_v god_n season_n for_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o his_o promise_n object_n abraham_n give_v testimony_n of_o his_o faith_n what_o need_n be_v there_o then_o that_o god_n abraham_n â—…ld_v swear_v to_o he_o answ._n 1._o though_o in_o some_o thing_n he_o testify_v a_o strong_a faith_n rom._n 4._o 18._o etc._n etc._n heb._n 〈◊〉_d 8._o etc._n etc._n yet_o he_o be_v a_o man_n be_v subject_a to_o humane_a frailty_n instance_n his_o twice_o 〈◊〉_d all_o of_o sarah_n to_o be_v his_o wife_n and_o that_o for_o fear_n gen._n 12._o 12._o and_o 20._o 2._o this_o phrase_n also_o lord_n god_n whereby_o shall_v i_o know_v that_o i_o shall_v inherit_v it_o gen._n 15._o 8._o and_o his_o go_v in_o unto_o hagar_n gen._n 16._o 4._o imply_v a_o kind_n of_o distrustfulness_n we_o read_v â—…e_o like_a of_o david_n a_o man_n of_o great_a faith_n as_o be_v evidence_v by_o his_o set_n upon_o a_o lion_n and_o a_o bear_n and_o a_o giant_n 1_o sam._n 17._o 36._o and_o by_o his_o long_a bear_v out_o saul_n persecution_n yet_o afterward_o he_o manifest_v great_a weakness_n when_o he_o say_v in_o his_o heart_n i_o 〈◊〉_d now_o perish_v one_o day_n by_o the_o hand_n of_o saul_n 1_o sam._n 27._o 1._o and_o when_o in_o his_o haste_n he_o 〈◊〉_d all_o man_n be_v liar_n psal._n 116._o 11._o which_o he_o especial_o intend_v of_o such_o proâ—…ts_n as_o tell_v he_o he_o shall_v be_v king_n 2._o god_n oath_n be_v needful_a for_o and_o useful_a to_o isaac_n who_o be_v new_o deliver_v 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o very_a jaw_n of_o death_n and_o then_o present_a when_o god_n confirm_v his_o promise_n to_o abraham_n by_o oath_n gen._n 22._o 12._o etc._n etc._n for_o the_o promise_n concern_v