foolish_a be_v achan_n and_o ananias_n and_o saphyra_n to_o their_o smart_n as_o their_o history_n do_v declare_v and_o solomon_n in_o take_v many_o wife_n and_o contract_a affinity_n with_o most_o prince_n for_o the_o increase_n of_o his_o power_n and_o establish_v his_o peace_n for_o 5_o jos_n 7_o act_n 5_o gehazi_n be_v thus_o make_v a_o loathsome_a leper_n saul_n be_v turn_v out_o of_o his_o kingdom_n achan_n and_o ananias_n lose_v their_o life_n and_o solomon_n almost_o ten_o tribe_n of_o his_o posterity_n let_v these_o example_n therefore_o be_v warning_n unto_o we_o that_o we_o trust_v not_o to_o our_o own_o invention_n but_o go_v out_o after_o the_o spirit_n speak_v in_o the_o word_n with_o abraham_n 11.8_o heb._n 11.8_o though_o we_o ourselves_o know_v not_o whither_o even_o as_o silly_a orphan_n which_o know_v not_o how_o to_o buy_v and_o seâ—l_n and_o to_o deal_v in_o this_o wily_a world_n themselves_o do_v willing_o submit_v themselves_o to_o some_o faithful_a friend_n that_o undertake_v this_o care_n for_o they_o quest_n 33._o which_o be_v the_o second_o part_n of_o your_o article_n of_o faith_n concern_v the_o church_n of_o god_n answ_n the_o second_o part_n be_v the_o holy_a catholic_a church_n the_o communion_n of_o saint_n the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o body_n and_o the_o life_n everlasting_a quest_n 34._o what_o learn_v you_o here_o to_o believe_v concern_v god_n church_n answ_n four_o thing_n quest_n 35._o which_o be_v the_o first_o answ_n first_o i_o learn_v to_o believe_v that_o god_n have_v a_o church_n consist_v of_o a_o certain_a number_n of_o true_a believer_n of_o who_o some_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o some_o upon_o earth_n and_o that_o i_o myself_o be_o a_o member_n of_o the_o same_o church_n to_o believe_v in_o the_o holy_a catholic_a church_n explan_n we_o be_v to_o prefix_v in_o our_o understanding_n i_o believe_v and_o so_o to_o confess_v i_o believe_v the_o holy_a catholic_a church_n etc._n etc._n and_o not_o i_o believe_v in_o as_o we_o say_v of_o god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n for_o the_o meaning_n of_o the_o word_n then_o it_o be_v full_o set_v down_o in_o the_o answer_n viz_o although_o i_o can_v see_v with_o the_o bodily_a eye_n into_o the_o invisible_a church_n of_o god_n consist_v only_o of_o true_a believer_n yet_o i_o do_v by_o faith_n firm_o hold_v that_o as_o there_o be_v a_o outward_a and_o visible_a church_n militant_a here_o upon_o earth_n that_o be_v a_o company_n of_o people_n outward_o call_v by_o the_o sincere_a preach_n of_o the_o word_n and_o further_o mark_v out_o by_o the_o right_a administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n among_o they_o so_o there_o be_v such_o a_o church_n as_o be_v see_v only_o by_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n inward_o call_v by_o the_o efficacy_n of_o the_o spirit_n part_n of_o which_o be_v already_o triumphant_a in_o heaven_n and_o part_v here_o still_o in_o this_o world_n the_o one_o sort_n be_v the_o saint_n and_o faithful_a depart_v the_o other_o faithful_a man_n and_o woman_n yet_o live_v and_o because_o i_o can_v not_o otherwise_o have_v no_o comfort_n in_o all_o this_o i_o believe_v to_o my_o further_a comfort_n that_o i_o be_o a_o member_n of_o this_o invisible_a church_n and_o of_o the_o same_o body_n with_o the_o godly_a in_o heaven_n 2._o for_o the_o ground_n of_o this_o they_o be_v first_o to_o be_v bring_v which_o testify_v that_o god_n have_v a_o church_n 2._o that_o this_o church_n be_v a_o visible_a company_n call_v together_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n which_o be_v the_o church_n before_o man_n 3._o that_o they_o yet_o only_o be_v the_o true_a church_n before_o god_n which_o be_v believer_n 4._o that_o no_o church_n be_v to_o be_v believe_v in_o that_o be_v to_o be_v make_v the_o foundation_n of_o our_o faith_n but_o only_o to_o be_v believe_v that_o be_v to_o be_v acknowledge_v and_o to_o be_v cleaved_a unto_o when_o it_o be_v find_v to_o be_v god_n church_n and_o to_o be_v obey_v in_o all_o thing_n wherein_o it_o obey_v jesus_n christ_n the_o head_n of_o all_o first_o that_o god_n have_v a_o church_n be_v plain_a church_n 1._o proof_n that_o god_n have_v a_o church_n from_o the_o often_o mention_v of_o the_o church_n of_o god_n in_o the_o scripture_n great_a persecution_n be_v say_v to_o have_v be_v raise_v up_o against_o the_o church_n in_o the_o act_n and_o god_n be_v say_v to_o have_v give_v some_o apostle_n etc._n etc._n 2.3_o act_n 8_o 1_o ephes_n 4.12_o revel_v 2.3_o for_o the_o build_n up_o of_o his_o church_n and_o in_o the_o revelation_n there_o be_v seven_o epistle_n direct_v to_o seven_o several_a church_n one_o to_o the_o church_n at_o ephesus_n another_z to_o the_o church_n at_o laodicea_n etc._n etc._n this_o be_v so_o general_o acknowledge_v that_o it_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o be_v further_o insist_v in_o but_o that_o this_o church_n be_v a_o visible_a company_n call_v together_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n etc._n etc._n church_n the_o true_a mark_n of_o the_o church_n these_o be_v the_o principal_a mark_n and_o sign_n by_o which_o it_o be_v know_v among_o man_n be_v somewhat_o contradict_v yea_o explode_v by_o the_o romanist_n and_o other_o sign_n of_o universality_n antiquity_n succession_n of_o bishop_n etc._n etc._n substitute_v and_o therefore_o aliquantulum_fw-la operosiùs_fw-la as_o this_o commentary_n will_v bear_v to_o deal_v herein_o and_o first_o of_o all_o the_o word_n ecclesia_fw-la a_o church_n come_v of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o greek_a that_o be_v to_o call_v out_o give_v great_a light_n herein_o the_o church_n be_v according_a to_o the_o signification_n of_o this_o word_n a_o people_n call_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o world_n as_o the_o apostle_n not_o name_v the_o church_n at_o rome_n yet_o in_o effect_n call_v it_o say_v to_o you_o which_o be_v at_o rome_n 1.7_o rom._n 1.7_o call_v to_o be_v saint_n now_o if_o it_o be_v a_o people_n call_v out_o of_o the_o world_n the_o best_a note_n whereby_o to_o know_v it_o must_v needs_o be_v the_o voice_n call_v which_o if_o it_o be_v the_o talmud_n of_o the_o jew_n it_o be_v a_o synagogue_n of_o christ_n enemy_n if_o the_o alchoron_n of_o mahomet_n it_o be_v a_o assembly_n of_o saracen_n if_o the_o word_n of_o god_n corrupt_v by_o false_a interpretation_n in_o matter_n of_o faith_n it_o be_v a_o sect_n of_o heretic_n but_o if_o it_o be_v the_o pure_a word_n of_o god_n pure_o and_o sincere_o preach_v it_o be_v the_o church_n of_o god_n for_o this_o have_v ever_o be_v a_o certain_a note_n of_o god_n church_n and_o such_o as_o can_v deceive_v thus_o have_v it_o be_v note_v to_o be_v in_o the_o family_n of_o enoch_n that_o walk_v with_o god_n viz._n by_o obedience_n to_o his_o voice_n testament_n proof_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n and_o of_o noah_n for_o he_o do_v thus_o also_o walk_v with_o the_o lord_n and_o of_o abraham_n who_o go_v out_o at_o god_n word_n from_o his_o father_n house_n and_o among_o his_o posterity_n the_o jew_n who_o at_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n followed_z moses_n and_o aaron_n through_o the_o red_a sea_n through_o the_o wilderness_n and_o the_o numberless_a turn_n by_o which_o they_o be_v direct_v from_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n unto_o canaan_n and_o still_o under_o the_o new_a testament_n this_o be_v the_o infallible_a mark_n of_o god_n church_n first_o among_o the_o apostle_n who_o be_v call_v out_o from_o other_o by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n to_o follow_v the_o lord_n christ_n then_o among_o other_o faithful_a people_n as_o they_o be_v add_v to_o the_o church_n they_o be_v call_v by_o the_o word_n witness_v that_o great_a work_n of_o conversion_n 2.41_o act_n 2.41_o wrought_v by_o the_o ministry_n of_o peter_n at_o one_o sermon_n there_o be_v three_o thousand_o who_o when_o they_o hear_v it_o be_v sever_v from_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o world_n and_o add_v unto_o the_o church_n 47._o verse_n 47._o and_o it_o be_v immediate_o further_a note_v that_o the_o lord_n daily_o add_v unto_o the_o church_n such_o as_o shall_v be_v save_v viz._n call_v they_o by_o the_o sermon_n of_o his_o apostle_n and_o minister_n to_o proceed_v from_o history_n to_o the_o doctrine_n of_o holy_a scripture_n do_v not_o the_o prophet_n esay_n teach_v the_o same_o thing_n 8.20_o esay_n 8.20_o when_o he_o say_v to_o the_o law_n and_o to_o the_o testimony_n if_o they_o speak_v not_o according_a to_o this_o word_n it_o be_v because_o they_o have_v no_o truth_n in_o they_o viz._n when_o seducer_n shall_v go_v about_o to_o draw_v they_o to_o the_o service_n of_o idol_n 19_o verse_n 19_o and_o to_o follow_v soothsayer_n and_o such_o as_o have_v the_o
spirit_n of_o divination_n as_o in_o the_o 19_o verse_n they_o be_v still_o inseparable_o to_o stick_v to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o not_o to_o follow_v they_o which_o do_v otherwise_o and_o the_o mark_n whereby_o to_o know_v these_o be_v that_o they_o speak_v not_o according_a to_o this_o word_n than_o the_o mark_n of_o god_n people_n must_v needs_o be_v this_o word_n pure_o speak_v 10_o 2_o john_n 10_o and_o teach_v among_o they_o again_o s._n john_n say_v if_o there_o come_v any_o unto_o you_o and_o bring_v not_o this_o doctrine_n receive_v he_o not_o to_o house_n neither_o bid_v he_o god_n speed_n and_o in_o the_o verse_n before_o he_o twice_o name_v the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n 9_o verse_n 9_o he_o that_o continue_v in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n have_v both_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n so_o that_o if_o john_n be_v make_v judge_n of_o the_o church_n mark_n the_o principal_a shall_v be_v the_o word_n the_o true_a doctrine_n teach_v there_o and_o to_o the_o same_o effect_n speak_v saint_n paul_n 1.8_o gal._n 1.8_o though_o we_o or_o a_o angel_n from_o heaven_n preach_v otherwise_o unto_o you_o than_o we_o have_v preach_v let_v he_o be_v accurse_v corrupt_a preach_n be_v still_o make_v the_o mark_n of_o seducer_n and_o then_o on_o the_o contrary_a side_n sincere_a preach_a can_v but_o be_v the_o mark_n of_o god_n people_n what_o shall_v i_o multiply_v more_o testimony_n in_o this_o case_n christ_n himself_o have_v plain_o teach_v the_o same_o with_o his_o disciple_n for_o to_o what_o else_o tend_v these_o word_n against_o the_o pharisy_n o_o hypocrite_n esaias_n prophesy_v well_o of_o you_o 9_o math._n 15_o 7._o verse_n 9_o say_v in_o vain_a do_v they_o worship_v i_o teach_v for_o doctrine_n man_n precept_n do_v he_o not_o coâ—demne_v the_o pharisy_n for_o their_o false_a doctrine_n to_o be_v a_o false_a church_n and_o what_o be_v this_o else_o but_o to_o justify_v this_o as_o a_o certain_a mark_n of_o the_o true_a church_n viz._n true_a doctrine_n and_o teach_v out_o of_o god_n holy_a word_n and_o what_o have_v be_v say_v of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n the_o same_o be_v true_a also_o of_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n these_o right_o administer_v be_v further_a certain_a mark_n of_o the_o true_a church_n for_o these_o be_v the_o seal_n of_o god_n word_n the_o sign_n of_o his_o covenant_n whereby_o he_o bind_v himself_o to_o be_v our_o god_n and_o receive_v we_o to_o be_v his_o people_n and_o sure_a pledge_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o which_o we_o real_o have_v till_o we_o come_v actual_o to_o be_v possess_v of_o perfect_a holiness_n and_o glory_n with_o christ_n in_o stead_n of_o which_o these_o be_v here_o give_v unto_o us._n the_o sacrament_n of_o old_a be_v circumcision_n and_o the_o passover_n the_o baptism_n in_o the_o red_a sea_n the_o water_n flow_v out_o of_o the_o rock_n etc._n etc._n which_o the_o apostle_n reckon_v up_o as_o mark_n of_o the_o israelite_n where_o he_o say_v that_o unto_o they_o pertain_v the_o covenant_n 9.4_o rom._n 9.4_o the_o give_v of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o service_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n and_o more_o particular_o when_o he_o will_v describe_v the_o old_a church_n visible_a and_o the_o true_a church_n of_o the_o jew_n for_o example_n to_o the_o church_n that_o then_o be_v he_o set_v it_o forth_o by_o these_o mark_n they_o all_o eat_v of_o the_o same_o spiritual_a meat_n 2._o 1._o cor._n 10.2_o verse_n 4._o verse_n 2._o and_o drink_v of_o the_o same_o spiritual_a drink_n for_o they_o drink_v of_o the_o rock_n that_o follow_v they_o and_o again_o they_o be_v all_o baptize_v in_o the_o cloud_n and_o in_o the_o sea_n unto_o moses_n and_o in_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o hebrew_n compare_v the_o first_o tabernacle_n with_o the_o second_o that_o be_v the_o church_n under_o the_o old_a testament_n with_o the_o church_n under_o the_o new_a he_o make_v the_o mark_n of_o that_o church_n the_o candlestick_a 9.3.4_o heb._n 9.3.4_o the_o table_n the_o shewbread_n the_o golden_a pot_n with_o manna_n and_o aaron_n rod_n sacrifice_n etc._n etc._n all_o sacrament_n set_v forth_o jesus_n christ_n and_o more_o special_o at_o the_o first_o ordain_v of_o circumcision_n &_o the_o passove_a this_o be_v by_o the_o lord_n assign_v to_o be_v the_o end_n of_o they_o viz._n to_o be_v a_o sign_n and_o mark_n of_o his_o people_n of_o circumcision_n he_o say_v to_o abraham_n this_o shall_v be_v a_o sign_n of_o my_o covenant_n unto_o thou_o 17.11_o gen._n 17.11_o that_o be_v whereby_o all_o that_o will_v may_v know_v he_o and_o his_o posterity_n to_o be_v god_n people_n likewise_o of_o the_o passeover_n the_o blood_n shall_v be_v a_o sign_n upon_o the_o post_n of_o the_o door_n 12.13_o exod._n 12.13_o by_o this_o sacrament_n the_o very_a angel_n that_o come_v to_o destroy_v shall_v know_v where_o god_n people_n dwell_v and_o it_o be_v a_o perpetual_a sign_n till_o christ_n come_n 27._o verse_n 27._o for_o their_o child_n many_o generation_n after_o must_v be_v still_o continual_o instruct_v herein_o now_o under_o the_o new_a testament_n 16.16_o proof_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n marâ—_n 16.16_o two_o other_o have_v succeed_v in_o the_o room_n of_o these_o baptism_n and_o the_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n concern_v baptism_n the_o lord_n say_v he_o that_o believe_v and_o be_v baptize_v shall_v be_v save_v here_o baptism_n be_v make_v a_o mark_n of_o believer_n 21._o 1_o pet._n 3_o 21._o and_o s._n peter_n compare_v baptism_n with_o noah_n ark_n which_o be_v easy_a to_o be_v know_v from_o other_o building_n by_o the_o float_a alone_o upon_o the_o water_n so_o be_v the_o church_n by_o true_a baptism_n and_o always_o so_o soon_o as_o any_o embrace_v the_o word_n the_o first_o mark_n of_o the_o church_n they_o be_v exhort_v to_o this_o second_o without_o delay_n as_o the_o jew_n that_o be_v at_o peter_n sermon_n when_o they_o be_v prick_v in_o their_o heart_n and_o will_v know_v what_o they_o shall_v do_v 2.38_o act_n 2.38_o be_v baptize_v say_v he_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o sinne_n and_o this_o be_v the_o next_o thing_n that_o the_o eunuch_n proceed_v unto_o after_o he_o have_v receive_v the_o word_n 8._o act._n 8._o what_o hinder_v i_o say_v he_o from_o be_v baptize_v it_o be_v the_o next_o thing_n do_v to_o cornelius_n to_o the_o jailor_n and_o all_o other_o of_o who_o conversion_n we_o read_v in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n it_o be_v true_a indeed_o that_o aferwards_o some_o famous_a man_n do_v delay_v their_o baptism_n upon_o some_o sinister_a conceit_n as_o be_v to_o be_v fear_v that_o be_v leave_v by_o sin_v after_o baptism_n they_o shall_v for_o ever_o be_v cut_v off_o from_o be_v god_n people_n bapt_v theod_n lib_n 4._o cap._n 12._o athan._n apâ—eg_n ad_fw-la constantin_n socr._n ib._n 5._o c._n 6._o basil_n exhort_v ad_fw-la baptismum_fw-la naz._n orat_fw-la in_o bap_n chrisost_n hom_n 1._o in_o act._n greg_n orat_fw-la de_fw-fr non_fw-fr differ_v bapt_v though_o some_o other_o reason_n have_v be_v allege_v on_o their_o behalf_n as_o that_o constantine_n the_o great_a defer_v his_o baptism_n that_o he_o may_v receive_v it_o at_o the_o river_n jordan_n where_o christ_n be_v baptize_v as_o say_v theodoret_n and_o in_o the_o same_o delay_n do_v his_o son_n follow_v he_o constans_n and_o constantius_n and_o valens_n and_o theodosius_n as_o have_v athanasius_n theodoret_n and_o socrates_n and_o this_o be_v so_o common_a that_o there_o be_v cliniâ—i_n and_o grabatarii_n so_o call_v who_o defer_v until_o their_o last_o sickness_n but_o this_o be_v ever_o mislike_v by_o the_o sincere_a father_n who_o therefore_o do_v often_o inveigh_v here_o against_o as_o basilius_n nazianzen_n chrysostome_n gregory_n of_o nissen_n etc._n etc._n last_o for_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n the_o apostle_n make_v it_o so_o certain_a a_o mark_n of_o god_n church_n that_o when_o he_o will_v express_v the_o company_n of_o god_n people_n of_o which_o they_o can_v be_v which_o partake_v of_o the_o table_n of_o devil_n he_o say_v 10.11_o 1_o cor._n 10.11_o you_o can_v partake_v of_o the_o lord_n table_n and_o of_o the_o table_n of_o devil_n and_o can_v drink_v the_o cup_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o cup_n of_o devil_n the_o reason_n be_v evident_a for_o that_o the_o lord_n table_n be_v a_o mark_n or_o cognizance_n of_o god_n people_n the_o devil_n table_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o not_o long_o after_o speak_v of_o corrupt_a partake_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n when_o man_n come_v together_o in_o heartburning_n and_o contention_n he_o say_v 11.16_o 1_o cor._n 11.16_o we_o have_v no_o such_o custom_n nor_o yet_o the_o church_n of_o god_n as_o who_o shall_v say_v that_o this_o be_v no_o mark_n of_o a_o true_a church_n
which_o be_v note_v 23._o verse_n 23._o not_o only_o by_o the_o creature_n use_v in_o the_o lord_n supper_n but_o by_o they_o right_o use_v according_a to_o his_o appointment_n as_o soon_o after_o he_o do_v further_a allege_v and_o for_o this_o cause_n be_v it_o that_o they_o meet_v unto_o the_o lord_n table_n every_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n according_a to_o that_o of_o s._n paul_n 16._o 1_o cor._n 16._o every_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n when_o you_o be_v come_v together_o to_o break_v bread_n etc._n etc._n and_o this_o custom_n last_v long_o as_o basilius_n the_o great_a and_o other_o do_v testify_v 21._o basil_n epist._n 21._o and_o thus_o the_o true_a mark_n of_o the_o church_n be_v manifest_a without_o any_o suborn_n or_o gloss_v or_o wrest_v of_o sacred_a writing_n but_o as_o for_o these_o of_o antiquity_n visibility_n succession_n consent_n etc._n etc._n if_o these_o shall_v pass_v for_o certain_a and_o perpetual_a mark_n see_v what_o absurdity_n will_v follow_v hereupon_o refute_v mark_n of_o the_o church_n set_v down_o by_o romanist_n refute_v first_o tâ—e_v church_n be_v only_o mark_v out_o unto_o the_o learned_a and_o to_o such_o as_o have_v be_v long_o exercise_v in_o ecclesiastical_a history_n a_o long_a time_n no_o simple_a person_n or_o barbarous_a can_v possible_o come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n hereof_o for_o how_o shall_v these_o know_v such_o thing_n see_v that_o they_o depend_v upon_o history_n large_a and_o much_o different_a in_o regard_n of_o the_o variety_n of_o writer_n some_o affirm_v some_o deny_v some_o report_n this_o way_n some_o that_o the_o same_o thing_n now_o the_o church_n have_v ever_o be_v mark_v so_o as_o that_o suppose_v the_o admittance_n of_o the_o write_a word_n of_o god_n it_o have_v be_v know_v to_o the_o simple_a though_o all_o writing_n of_o record_n make_v by_o man_n shall_v have_v be_v burn_v second_o the_o primitive_a church_n in_o the_o apostle_n day_n and_o their_o successor_n must_v by_o this_o reckon_n have_v be_v without_o any_o certain_a mark_n whereby_o to_o be_v know_v there_o be_v neither_o antiquity_n nor_o universality_n nor_o succession_n in_o those_o time_n and_o the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o abraham_n time_n and_o moses_n and_o aaron_n &c._n &c._n three_o the_o church_n of_o the_o pharisee_n must_v have_v be_v the_o only_a true_a church_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n time_n for_o they_o only_o can_v plead_v antiquity_n etc._n etc._n they_o only_o can_v allege_v the_o consent_n of_o their_o elder_n and_o succession_n of_o high_a priest_n for_o many_o year_n whereas_o none_o of_o these_o absurdity_n will_v follow_v if_o we_o acknowledge_v the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n the_o mark_n of_o god_n church_n the_o simple_a may_v know_v it_o as_o well_o as_o the_o learned_a it_o be_v a_o mark_n common_a to_o the_o apostle_n time_n &_o these_o the_o pharisee_n &_o all_o heretic_n be_v soon_o detect_v again_o say_v that_o no_o such_o gross_a thing_n will_v follow_v here_o upon_o where_o have_v you_o any_o testimony_n for_o antiquity_n etc._n etc._n to_o be_v mark_n of_o god_n church_n i_o be_o sure_a that_o in_o the_o most_o worthy_a of_o credit_n you_o have_v none_o at_o all_o whereas_o the_o lord_n himself_o give_v plentiful_a testimony_n in_o his_o word_n to_o the_o other_o mark_n &_o the_o name_n of_o this_o very_a creed_n be_v a_o ancient_a monument_n of_o the_o father_n of_o the_o church_n consent_v herein_o viz._n their_o call_n it_o symbolâ—m_v a_o badge_n or_o cognizance_n as_o who_o shall_v say_v that_o the_o doctrine_n in_o this_o symbol_n contain_v be_v a_o certain_a mark_n in_o they_o of_o whosoever_o it_o be_v receive_v of_o god_n church_n if_o any_o man_n shall_v yet_o stick_v because_o we_o do_v not_o know_v who_o interprete_v the_o scripture_n true_o &_o receive_v they_o according_a to_o the_o meaning_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n &_o so_o of_o the_o sacrament_n o_o let_v not_o this_o be_v any_o hindrance_n to_o our_o receive_n of_o the_o truth_n because_o most_o be_v so_o unripe_a in_o their_o understanding_n and_o so_o unacquainted_a with_o god_n spirit_n 1._o jam._n 1._o for_o if_o we_o ask_v more_o understanding_n to_o know_v this_o the_o lord_n will_v give_v it_o we_o if_o we_o ask_v his_o spirit_n to_o direct_v we_o to_o his_o own_o meaning_n 14._o joh._n 14._o he_o will_v give_v it_o also_o moreover_o we_o have_v for_o help_n this_o analogy_n or_o rule_n of_o faith_n to_o try_v the_o truth_n by_o we_o have_v the_o form_n of_o baptism_n and_o of_o administer_a the_o lord_n supper_n plain_o set_v down_o so_o that_o a_o discreet_a ordinary_a christian_a may_v be_v sure_a when_o they_o be_v right_o use_v and_o when_o the_o faith_n be_v true_o preach_v we_o have_v the_o burdensome_a tradition_n of_o man_n plain_o condemn_v 4._o math._n 15._o gal._n 3._o gal._n 5_o 17._o rom._n 3._o gal._n 4._o the_o love_n of_o jewish_a of_o superstitious_a ceremony_n express_o censure_v idolater_n and_o image_n worshipper_n adjudge_v to_o the_o pit_n of_o hell_n work_v in_o the_o case_n of_o justification_n exclude_v and_o grace_v magnify_v he_o that_o seek_v to_o set_v up_o himself_o above_o god_n that_o be_v king_n and_o emperor_n pronounce_v antichrist_n outward_a thing_n vilify_v 10._o 2._o tim._n 3._o marc._n 7._o joh._n 4.20_o math._n 10._o and_o spiritual_a service_n commend_v will-worship_n disgrace_v doer_n of_o work_n supererogatory_n pronounce_v unprofitable_a servant_n persecutor_n detect_v as_o wolf_n etc._n etc._n if_o this_o will_v not_o serve_v to_o resolu_fw-la we_o but_o with_o thomas_n we_o will_v still_o be_v doubtful_a let_v we_o pray_v for_o some_o more_o special_a certificate_n &_o the_o lord_n sure_o will_v vouchsafe_v we_o his_o special_a favour_n as_o he_o do_v thomas_n according_a to_o our_o infirmity_n and_o let_v not_o weak_a protestant_n be_v so_o unstable_a as_o to_o be_v carry_v away_o herewith_o when_o they_o have_v begin_v in_o the_o spirit_n to_o end_v in_o the_o flesh_n when_o they_o have_v live_v in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n by_o revolt_a to_o die_v out_o of_o the_o same_o many_o cavil_n more_o will_v be_v meet_v withal_o about_o the_o promise_n of_o christ_n building_n his_o church_n upon_o the_o petra_n a_o rock_n of_o the_o constant_a remain_v of_o this_o church_n of_o his_o be_v present_a here_o always_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n to_o save_v they_o from_o error_n and_o to_o lead_v they_o into_o all_o truth_n of_o tell_v the_o church_n in_o the_o case_n of_o offence_n which_o they_o say_v must_v needs_o therefore_o ever_o be_v visible_a &_o on_o the_o contrary_a side_n of_o the_o novelty_n of_o our_o church_n our_o unlawful_a ministry_n &_o in_o detract_n from_o the_o first_o reformer_n etc._n etc._n but_o i_o have_v be_v too_o long_o already_o for_o this_o brief_a treatise_n and_o therefore_o will_v refer_v the_o reader_n to_o the_o learned_a writing_n of_o other_o of_o this_o argument_n purposely_o where_o he_o shall_v find_v they_o like_o chaff_n blow_v away_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n truth_n for_o that_o the_o rock_n upon_o which_o the_o church_n be_v build_v be_v not_o peter_n 3.11_o 1._o cor._n 3.11_o but_o christ_n for_o other_o foundation_n than_o christ_n can_v no_o man_n lay_v s._n paul_n plain_o teach_v again_o his_o promise_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n answer_v objection_n answer_v &_o of_o be_v present_a with_o his_o church_n unto_o the_o world_n end_n prove_v nothing_o for_o any_o particular_a place_n but_o for_o the_o person_n of_o true_a believer_n according_a to_o that_o when_o two_o or_o three_o be_v gather_v together_o in_o my_o name_n there_o be_o i_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o and_o these_o shall_v not_o be_v suffer_v to_o fall_v &_o lie_v in_o damnable_a heresy_n but_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n into_o all_o truth_n &_o last_o his_o bid_n tell_v the_o church_n prove_v no_o more_o but_o only_o that_o where_o the_o true_a church_n of_o god_n be_v formal_o govern_v by_o excommunication_n and_o other_o censure_n for_o sin_n there_o obstinate_a and_o otherwise_o incorrigible_a offender_n be_v to_o be_v complain_v of_o &_o this_o discipline_n be_v to_o be_v exercise_v against_o they_o for_o if_o it_o prove_v the_o be_v of_o god_n true_a church_n visible_a always_o it_o must_v also_o prove_v it_o in_o all_o place_n else_o when_o any_o person_n be_v thus_o grieve_a how_o shall_v we_o come_v to_o the_o church_n to_o complain_v and_o thus_o this_o rule_n shall_v remain_v still_o unperfect_a for_o our_o ministry_n and_o church_n it_o be_v sufficient_o iustify_v before_o it_o much_o matter_n not_o how_o late_o the_o word_n begin_v to_o be_v pure_o preach_v and_o the_o sacrament_n right_o administer_v so_o that_o it_o now_o be_v so_o among_o we_o this_o make_v we_o a_o lawful_a ministry_n and_o the_o true_a
shall_v fall_v see_v god_n have_v promise_v his_o spirit_n unto_o his_o church_n to_o be_v always_o present_a lead_v it_o into_o all_o truth_n answ_n the_o lord_n ti_v not_o his_o spirit_n to_o any_o place_n for_o then_o the_o famous_a church_n in_o asia_n shall_v still_o have_v be_v true_a church_n but_o the_o spirit_n be_v always_o present_a to_o the_o faithful_a in_o all_o place_n of_o the_o world_n 139_o quest_n which_o be_v the_o four_o thing_n that_o you_o learn_v to_o believe_v concern_v the_o church_n answ_n that_o there_o be_v certain_a special_a benefit_n belong_v to_o the_o church_n and_o to_o every_o true_a member_n thereof_o viz._n the_o communion_n of_o saint_n the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o body_n and_o the_o life_n everlasting_a 139_o quest_n what_o mean_v you_o by_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n answ_n that_o holy_a and_o sweet_a fellowship_n which_o all_o the_o member_n of_o christ_n church_n have_v one_o with_o another_o as_o they_o all_o make_v but_o one_o body_n in_o christ_n so_o communicate_v all_o good_a thing_n unto_o one_o another_o whether_o spiritual_a or_o temporal_a as_o their_o mutual_a necessity_n do_v require_v 139_o quest_n what_o mean_v you_o by_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n ans_fw-fr that_o wonderful_a grace_n of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n whereby_o he_o pass_v over_o our_o transgression_n as_o if_o they_o have_v never_o be_v commit_v and_o release_v the_o punishment_n due_a for_o they_o 148_o quest_n what_o mean_v you_o by_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o body_n answ_n that_o though_o the_o body_n after_o death_n lie_v rot_v in_o the_o grave_n yet_o at_o the_o last_o day_n it_o shall_v be_v raise_v by_o god_n power_n and_o be_v join_v to_o the_o soul_n shall_v stand_v before_o god_n judgement_n seat_n to_o give_v account_n of_o all_o that_o it_o have_v do_v whether_o good_a or_o evil_n and_o be_v reward_v according_o 155_o quest_n what_o manner_n of_o body_n shall_v we_o have_v in_o the_o resurrection_n answ_n the_o very_a same_o which_o now_o we_o have_v only_o whereas_o they_o be_v now_o natural_a they_o shall_v rise_v again_o spiritual_a not_o subject_a to_o death_n any_o more_o nor_o sustain_v by_o natural_a mean_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_n and_o sleep_v and_o the_o like_a 159_o quest_n among_o those_o that_o die_v some_o be_v crooked_a through_o age_n some_o tender_a infant_n some_o blind_a and_o some_o lame_a shall_v their_o body_n at_o the_o resurrection_n then_o be_v the_o same_o answ_n no_o for_o all_o these_o be_v weakness_n which_o shall_v be_v do_v away_o to_o the_o faithful_a and_o strength_n perfection_n and_o comeliness_n shall_v be_v to_o every_o one_o of_o they_o 159_o quest_n what_o mean_v you_o by_o the_o life_n everlasting_a answ_n all_o that_o ever-induring_a happiness_n and_o all_o those_o joy_n which_o the_o lord_n impart_v to_o all_o his_o elect_a in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v which_o be_v so_o great_a as_o that_o the_o eye_n have_v not_o see_v nor_o the_o ear_n hear_v neither_o can_v the_o heart_n conceive_v thorough_o 163_o concern_v the_o law_n quest_n thou_o say_v that_o thou_o be_v bind_v to_o keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o almighty_a god_n which_o be_v they_o answ_n god_n speak_v these_o word_n and_o say_v i_o be_o etc._n etc._n 171_o quest_n how_o many_o thing_n do_v thou_o learn_v out_o of_o these_o commandment_n answ_n two_o thing_n my_o duty_n towards_o god_n and_o my_o duty_n towards_o my_o neighbour_n 172_o quest_n how_o be_v the_o commandment_n divide_v answ_n into_o two_o table_n 189_o quest_n in_o which_o table_n do_v you_o learn_v your_o duty_n towards_o god_n answ_n in_o the_o first_o contain_v the_o four_o former_a commandment_n 191_o quest_n how_o many_o be_v the_o part_n of_o every_o of_o these_o commandment_n answ_n two_o the_o commandment_n itself_o and_o the_o reason_n of_o it_o 191_o quest_n in_o which_o word_n be_v the_o first_o commandment_n contain_v and_o which_o be_v the_o reason_n answ_n the_o commandment_n be_v thou_o shall_v have_v none_o other_o god_n but_o i_o the_o reason_n in_o these_o word_n i_o be_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n which_o bring_v thou_o out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n out_o of_o the_o house_n of_o bondage_n 196_o quest_n what_o be_v we_o here_o command_v answ_n to_o have_v the_o lord_n for_o our_o god_n that_o be_v to_o love_v he_o above_o all_o to_o fear_v he_o above_o all_o to_o put_v our_o whole_a trust_n in_o he_o and_o to_o make_v our_o prayer_n to_o he_o alone_o 196_o quest_n what_o be_v here_o forbid_a answ_n first_o atheism_n which_o be_v the_o acknowledgement_n of_o no_o god_n second_o â—gnorance_n which_o be_v a_o neglect_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o of_o his_o word_n three_o profaneness_n which_o be_v a_o regardlesnes_n of_o god_n and_o of_o his_o special_a service_n four_o inward_a idolatry_n which_o be_v the_o give_v of_o god_n worship_n unto_o creature_n by_o pray_v unto_o they_o trust_v in_o they_o or_o by_o set_v the_o heart_n upon_o they_o 201_o quest_n whence_o be_v the_o reason_n of_o this_o command_n take_v answ_n both_o from_o the_o equity_n of_o it_o because_o he_o be_v the_o lord_n our_o god_n and_o none_o other_o and_o from_o the_o benefit_n bestow_v upon_o we_o in_o bring_v we_o out_o of_o the_o bondage_n and_o thraldom_n of_o the_o devil_n 209_o quest_n in_o which_o word_n be_v the_o second_o commandment_n and_o in_o which_o be_v the_o reason_n answ_n the_o commandment_n be_v thou_o shall_v not_o make_v to_o thyself_o any_o grave_a image_n nor_o the_o likeness_n etc._n etc._n the_o reason_n for_o i_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n be_o a_o jealous_a god_n visit_v the_o sin_n 212_o quest_n what_o be_v here_o forbid_a answ_n all_o outward_a idolatry_n which_o be_v first_o by_o make_v the_o image_n of_o god_n or_o of_o any_o creature_n to_o be_v worship_v second_o by_o fall_v down_o before_o any_o image_n three_o by_o serve_v god_n according_a to_o our_o own_o fantasy_n 212_o quest_n what_o be_v we_o here_o command_v answ_n to_o perform_v all_o outward_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n according_a to_o his_o will_n reveal_v in_o his_o word_n for_o the_o substance_n thereof_o 223_o quest_n whence_o be_v the_o reason_n of_o this_o commandment_n take_v answ_n partly_o from_o the_o punishment_n to_o be_v inflict_v upon_o such_o as_o break_v it_o unto_o the_o three_o and_o four_o generation_n and_o partly_o from_o the_o benefit_n to_o be_v bestow_v upon_o such_o as_o keep_v it_o unto_o the_o thousand_o generation_n 227_o quest_n which_o be_v the_o three_o commandment_n and_o which_o the_o reason_n answ_n the_o commandment_n be_v thou_o shall_v not_o take_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n in_o vain_a the_o reason_n for_o he_o will_v not_o hold_v he_o guiltless_a &c_n &c_n 229_o quest_n what_o be_v here_o forbid_a unto_o we_o answ_n all_o abuse_n of_o the_o name_n of_o god_n which_o be_v first_o by_o blaspheme_v or_o give_v occasion_n to_o other_o to_o blaspheme_v second_o by_o swear_v false_o deceitful_o rash_o common_o or_o by_o creature_n three_o by_o curse_v and_o ban_v four_o by_o vow_v thing_n impossible_a or_o unlawful_a or_o by_o neglect_v of_o our_o lawful_a vow_n five_o by_o light_o use_v the_o holy_a name_n of_o god_n or_o his_o word_n six_o by_o vain_a protestation_n and_o asseveration_n 230_o quest_n what_o be_v we_o here_o command_v answ_n to_o glorify_v the_o name_n of_o god_n in_o all_o that_o we_o do_v think_v speak_v and_o desire_v and_o to_o labour_v that_o other_o may_v be_v win_v by_o our_o mean_n to_o do_v the_o same_o 240_o quest_n whence_o be_v the_o reason_n of_o this_o commandment_n take_v answ_n from_o the_o fearful_a estate_n of_o such_o as_o any_o way_n abuse_v the_o name_n of_o god_n the_o lord_n hold_v they_o as_o guilty_a of_o dishonour_n do_v unto_o his_o name_n 244_o quest_n if_o there_o be_v such_o danger_n in_o swear_v may_v a_o man_n lawful_o swear_v in_o any_o case_n whatsoever_o answ_n without_o doubt_v a_o man_n may_v sometime_o lawful_o swear_v either_o for_o the_o confirm_v of_o a_o truth_n which_o can_v otherwise_o be_v know_v and_o yet_o necessary_a or_o for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o honest_a league_n make_v betwixt_o man_n or_o last_o a_o man_n be_v call_v thereunto_o before_o a_o lawful_a magistrate_n 246_o quest_n what_o else_o be_v require_v that_o our_o swear_n may_v be_v lawful_a answ_n these_o four_o thing_n first_o we_o must_v swear_v only_o to_o such_o a_o truth_n as_o we_o know_v to_o be_v so_o second_o according_a to_o know_a intent_n of_o he_o unto_o who_o or_o before_o who_o we_o swear_v three_o this_o be_v a_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n we_o must_v do_v it_o with_o great_a reverence_n 248_o quest_n what_o if_o a_o man_n shall_v
same_o second_o ingratitude_n and_o forgetfulness_n of_o god_n great_a benefit_n for_o the_o lord_n have_v do_v wonderful_o for_o man_n provide_v all_o thing_n ready_a for_o he_o before_o his_o creation_n for_o necessity_n and_o delight_n have_v give_v he_o a_o pleasant_a place_n to_o inhabit_v a_o paradise_n and_o power_n to_o eat_v all_o manner_n of_o fruit_n of_o all_o sort_n of_o tree_n which_o he_o plant_v not_o only_o he_o give_v he_o a_o straight_a charge_n concern_v one_o tree_n only_o that_o he_o shall_v not_o eat_v thereof_o for_o what_o day_n soever_o he_o shall_v presume_v to_o eat_v thereof_o he_o threaten_v death_n unto_o he_o yet_o ungrateful_a man_n forbear_v not_o but_o upon_o the_o very_a first_o occasion_n show_v himself_o disloyal_a and_o go_v beyond_o his_o limit_n three_o pride_n and_o aspire_v unto_o a_o high_a estate_n even_o to_o be_v like_o his_o maker_n yea_o to_o be_v equal_a unto_o he_o for_o the_o devil_n tell_v they_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v as_o go_n he_o be_v not_o content_a to_o be_v man_n make_v after_o god_n image_n and_o lord_n and_o ruler_n over_o all_o creature_n in_o this_o world_n beast_n fowl_n &_o fish_n but_o see_v the_o great_a lord_n of_o all_o to_o be_v of_o great_a dignity_n he_o think_v to_o sit_v in_o the_o same_o chair_n of_o state_n with_o he_o four_o disloyalty_n content_a to_o hear_v his_o maker_n blasphemous_o discredit_v as_o be_v envious_a and_o therefore_o forbid_v he_o that_o tree_n lest_o by_o eat_v of_o it_o he_o shall_v become_v as_o good_a as_o god_n himself_o yea_o in_o his_o heart_n he_o consent_v to_o this_o blasphemy_n think_v better_a of_o the_o curse_a devil_n of_o hell_n then_o of_o the_o god_n of_o heaven_n who_o be_v bless_v for_o ever_o so_o that_o here_o be_v matter_n enough_o against_o he_o for_o which_o to_o lade_v he_o with_o curse_n and_o to_o pack_v he_o out_o of_o paradise_n quest_n 21._o but_o though_o one_o man_n do_v thus_o yet_o all_o do_v not_o be_v we_o all_o then_o sinner_n and_o under_o the_o curse_n answ_n we_o be_v all_o in_o his_o loin_n and_o so_o what_o he_o do_v and_o whatsoever_o estate_n he_o fall_v into_o it_o be_v common_a to_o we_o all_o 5.12.3.23_o rom._n 5._o rom._n 5.12.3.23_o explan_n this_o may_v seem_v strange_a and_o yet_o thus_o do_v the_o scripture_n plain_o teach_v sin_n come_v in_o by_o one_o man_n and_o death_n by_o sin_n forasmuch_o as_o all_o man_n have_v sin_v and_o again_o all_o have_v sin_v and_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n neither_o indeed_o ought_v it_o to_o seem_v strange_a for_o that_o we_o see_v the_o like_a daily_o for_o matter_n of_o this_o world_n a_o man_n noble_o bear_v and_o according_o provide_v for_o with_o a_o princely_a estate_n yet_o if_o he_o become_v a_o traitor_n his_o child_n and_o so_o his_o child_n child_n throughout_o all_o generation_n remain_v without_o all_o nobility_n without_o all_o their_o father_n wealth_n unless_o it_o please_v their_o prince_n to_o restore_v they_o and_o anew_o to_o bestow_v it_o upon_o they_o even_o so_o our_o forefather_n adam_n lose_v that_o estate_n wherein_o he_o be_v make_v we_o his_o child_n throughout_o all_o generation_n be_v without_o all_o interest_n therein_o until_o it_o shall_v please_v our_o great_a prince_n and_o king_n out_o of_o his_o grace_n to_o restore_v we_o again_o and_o repurifie_v our_o taint_a blood_n by_o the_o most_o precious_a blood_n of_o his_o dear_a son_n in_o who_o he_o repossess_v we_o of_o the_o lose_a inheritance_n and_o that_o with_o advantage_n quest_n 22._o it_o seem_v then_o that_o we_o be_v sinner_n so_o soon_o as_o we_o be_v bear_v before_o we_o have_v actual_o do_v either_o good_a or_o evil_n answ_n yes_o very_o the_o child_n which_o be_v but_o new_o bear_v yea_o but_o conceive_v and_o live_v in_o his_o mother_n womb_n be_v a_o sinner_n and_o need_v god_n grace_n 51.5_o psal_n 51.5_o explan_n in_o sin_n be_v i_o conceive_v say_v the_o kingly_a prophet_n and_o in_o iniquity_n be_v i_o bear_v it_o be_v say_v of_o esau_n and_o jacob_n even_o before_o they_o be_v bear_v before_o they_o have_v do_v good_a or_o evil_n esau_n have_v i_o hate_v jaacob_n have_v i_o love_v 9.11_o rom._n 9.11_o now_o where_o there_o be_v no_o sin_n god_n can_v hate_v esau_n then_o be_v a_o sinner_n whilst_o he_o be_v yet_o in_o his_o mother_n womb_n and_o as_o it_o be_v with_o he_o so_o be_v it_o with_o we_o all_o otherwise_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v mortal_a for_o where_o sin_n be_v not_o there_o be_v no_o mortality_n and_o this_o shall_v make_v parent_n betimes_o to_o pray_v hearty_o for_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n to_o be_v shed_v upon_o their_o child_n quest_n 23._o i_o perceive_v then_o by_o this_o which_o have_v be_v say_v that_o we_o be_v all_o in_o a_o miserable_a estate_n by_o nature_n but_o you_o tell_v i_o of_o jesus_n christ_n that_o he_o be_v humble_v for_o we_o wherein_o stand_v this_o his_o humiliation_n and_o in_o which_o of_o your_o article_n be_v it_o set_v forth_o answ_n in_o these_o word_n it_o be_v set_v forth_o and_o in_o jesus_n christ_n his_o only_a son_n our_o lord_n which_o be_v conceive_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n bear_v of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n suffer_v under_o pontius_n pilate_n be_v crucify_v dead_a and_o bury_v he_o descend_v into_o hell_n and_o there_o be_v three_o degree_n of_o his_o humiliation_n quest_n 24._o which_o be_v the_o first_o degree_n and_o in_o which_o word_n answ_n first_o his_o incarnation_n set_v forth_o in_o these_o word_n which_o be_v conceive_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o bear_v of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n humiliation_n of_o christ_n humiliation_n explan_n have_v by_o question_n and_o answer_v premise_v make_v a_o way_n to_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o twofold_a estate_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n viz._n his_o humiliation_n and_o exaltation_n we_o now_o come_v direct_o to_o open_v the_o article_n touch_v these_o and_o first_o of_o his_o humiliation_n for_o the_o meaning_n consider_v what_o have_v be_v already_o say_v i_o shall_v need_v to_o speak_v but_o little_a and_o in_o jesus_n christ_n that_o be_v i_o believe_v in_o jesus_n christ_n as_o be_v very_a god_n equal_a to_o the_o father_n but_o in_o the_o order_n of_o the_o person_n in_o the_o godhead_n the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o so_o the_o second_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n and_o his_o only_o beget_v son_n for_o in_o regard_n of_o he_o only_o be_v god_n a_o father_n by_o generation_n as_o have_v be_v already_o show_v though_o he_o be_v the_o father_n of_o all_o true_a believer_n also_o by_o adoption_n and_o regeneration_n and_o this_o only_a son_n of_o god_n i_o believe_v to_o be_v my_o saviour_n my_o jesus_n to_o save_v i_o from_o my_o sin_n i_o beleâ—ue_v he_o to_o be_v christ_n that_o be_v anoint_v or_o fore-appointed_n in_o the_o council_n of_o the_o father_n before_o all_o world_n to_o be_v the_o high_a priest_n the_o prophet_n and_o the_o king_n of_o his_o church_n i_o believe_v he_o to_o be_v our_o lord_n that_o be_v to_o have_v right_a of_o lordship_n over_o we_o even_o as_o the_o father_n have_v and_o power_n both_o of_o life_n and_o death_n over_o such_o as_o love_v he_o and_o be_v obedient_a and_o over_o the_o stubborn_a and_o disobedient_a who_o be_v conceive_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n that_o be_v though_o he_o be_v make_v man_n yet_o not_o by_o ordinary_a way_n beget_v of_o man_n but_o the_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n make_v the_o bless_a virgin_n to_o conceive_v without_o man_n bear_v of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n that_o be_v this_o wonderful_a conception_n be_v in_o the_o womb_n of_o mary_n a_o pure_a virgin_n of_o who_o he_o be_v after_o bear_v bring_v forth_o and_o bring_v up_o after_o the_o manner_n of_o other_o child_n proof_n 1._o proof_n second_o for_o the_o ground_n of_o holy_a scripture_n from_o whence_o all_o this_o be_v take_v and_o first_o that_o he_o be_v very_a god_n and_o lord_n equal_a with_o the_o father_n 2.6_o philip._n 2.6_o saint_n paul_n be_v plain_a he_o think_v it_o no_o robbery_n to_o be_v equal_a with_o god_n and_o enough_o have_v be_v already_o say_v above_o concern_v this_o second_o that_o he_o be_v make_v man_n like_o unto_o we_o in_o all_o thing_n sin_n only_o except_v i_o shall_v need_v to_o say_v no_o more_o for_o the_o proof_n hereof_o three_o that_o he_o become_v man_n after_o a_o extraordinary_a sort_n all_o the_o holy_a gospel_n do_v plain_o declare_v for_o they_o show_v 2._o math._n 1._o luk._n 1._o &_o 2._o how_o that_o mary_n be_v contract_v unto_o a_o man_n call_v joseph_n and_o before_o they_o come_v together_o she_o be_v with_o child_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o that_o this_o shall_v be_v so_o be_v prophesy_v
long_o before_o both_o immediate_o after_o adam_n sin_v and_o punishment_n 3._o gen._n 3._o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n shall_v break_v the_o serpent_n head_n and_o again_o by_o the_o evangelicall_a prophet_n esay_n behold_v a_o virgin_n shall_v conceive_v and_o bring_v forth_o a_o son_n 7.14_o psal_n 7.14_o and_o though_o the_o scripture_n do_v not_o plain_o teach_v thus_o much_o yet_o the_o church_n of_o god_n do_v constant_o hold_v that_o mary_n the_o mother_n of_o god_n be_v semper_fw-la virgo_fw-la always_o a_o pure_a virgin_n both_o because_o she_o never_o have_v child_n after_o and_o joseph_n her_o husband_n be_v a_o man_n that_o fear_v god_n and_o therefore_o in_o all_o likelihood_n will_v not_o presume_v to_o know_v she_o who_o the_o lord_n have_v as_o it_o be_v appropriate_v unto_o himself_o now_o for_o so_o much_o as_o we_o read_v of_o his_o brethren_n judas_n james_n and_o john_n it_o will_v not_o be_v amiss_o a_o little_a to_o digress_v to_o set_v down_o the_o pedigree_n of_o jesus_n christ_n as_o it_o be_v register_v by_o epiphanius_n he_o have_v to_o his_o grandmother_n one_o annâ—_n brethren_n christ_n his_o brethren_n who_o have_v three_o husband_n first_o â—oachim_n by_o who_o she_o have_v mary_n the_o mother_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v both_o of_o the_o same_o tribe_n of_o judah_n according_a to_o damascene_a but_o according_a to_o epiphanius_n she_o be_v of_o the_o tribe_n of_o levy_n than_o he_o be_v dead_a she_o be_v wife_n unto_o cleophas_n by_o who_o she_o have_v a_o second_o mary_n who_o be_v afterward_o wife_n to_o alpheus_n and_o bear_v he_o james_n surname_v the_o son_n of_o alpheus_n and_o simon_n cananeus_n and_o judas_n thaddaeus_n last_o she_o be_v wife_n unto_o salome_n who_o beget_v of_o she_o another_o mary_n which_o be_v wife_n to_o zebedeus_n and_o bare_a unto_o he_o james_n who_o be_v special_o call_v the_o brother_n of_o the_o lord_n because_o most_o like_a unto_o he_o if_o it_o be_v true_a which_o be_v write_v under_o the_o name_n of_o aegeâ—ppus_n that_o live_v next_o to_o the_o apostle_n time_n where_o it_o be_v also_o add_v that_o because_o he_o be_v like_a unto_o the_o lord_n they_o send_v judas_n before_o to_o show_v the_o one_o from_o the_o other_o she_o bear_v also_o john_n the_o evangelist_n so_o that_o all_o these_o be_v but_o his_o cousin_n german_n and_o call_v his_o brethren_n only_o according_a to_o the_o hebrew_n phrase_n by_o which_o abraham_n who_o be_v lot_n uncle_n 13.8_o gen._n 13.8_o tell_v he_o we_o be_v brethren_n to_o return_v again_o unto_o that_o from_o which_o we_o have_v digress_v this_o birth_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v the_o chief_a and_o most_o stupify_a wonder_n of_o the_o world_n christ_n the_o wonderful_a birth_n of_o christ_n first_o in_o that_o a_o virgin_n be_v a_o mother_n that_o she_o bear_v a_o son_n who_o never_o know_v man_n all_o the_o historian_n in_o the_o world_n can_v never_o tell_v of_o the_o like_a all_o the_o philosopher_n can_v find_v out_o how_o this_o may_v be_v another_o and_o far_o more_o unsearchable_a and_o venerable_a wonder_n be_v that_o the_o infinite_a god_n who_o the_o heaven_n can_v contain_v be_v bear_v of_o a_o woman_n the_o creator_n of_o all_o become_v a_o creature_n he_o that_o comprehend_v the_o world_n in_o his_o fist_n be_v comprehend_v in_o the_o state_n compass_n of_o a_o silly_a woman_n womb_n he_o that_o give_v food_n and_o raiment_n to_o all_o become_v naked_a and_o destitute_a of_o all_o thing_n he_o that_o be_v ruler_n of_o all_o be_v make_v obedient_a to_o poor_a man_n he_o that_o be_v eternal_a without_o beginning_n and_o end_n of_o his_o day_n be_v make_v mortal_a and_o subject_a to_o the_o arrest_n of_o violent_a death_n nay_o of_o the_o most_o reproachful_a and_o ignominious_a punishment_n and_o in_o this_o admirable_a birth_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n of_o a_o woman_n there_o be_v a_o wonderful_a correspondence_n to_o the_o fall_n which_o come_v by_o a_o woman_n eve_n the_o first_o woman_n draw_v the_o curse_n upon_o man_n mary_n the_o best-beloved_a of_o woman_n bring_v the_o salvation_n unto_o man_n she_o give_v the_o fruit_n to_o man_n by_o which_o he_o lose_v god_n favour_n become_v a_o sinner_n and_o subject_a to_o death_n and_o damnation_n but_o this_o woman_n give_v he_o fruit_n whereby_o he_o come_v into_o god_n favour_n be_v make_v righteous_a and_o inheritor_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n and_o thus_o much_o for_o this_o that_o he_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n 21._o math._n 1_o 21._o he_o be_v jesus_n viz._n a_o saviour_n of_o his_o people_n for_o this_o name_n be_v joseph_n instruct_v in_o by_o the_o angel_n before_o his_o birth_n say_v thou_o shall_v call_v his_o name_n jesus_n for_o he_o shall_v save_v his_o people_n from_o their_o sin_n and_o in_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o hebrew_n 7.25_o heb._n 7.25_o he_o be_v able_a perfect_o to_o save_v they_o that_o come_v unto_o god_n through_o he_o and_o beside_o he_o there_o be_v none_o that_o can_v save_v we_o 4.12_o act._n 4.12_o according_a to_o that_o there_o be_v no_o name_n give_v among_o man_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v save_v but_o the_o name_n jesus_n and_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n 43.11_o esa_n 43.11_o i_o be_o the_o lord_n and_o beside_o i_o there_o be_v no_o saviour_n and_o for_o the_o furâ—â—er_a proof_n hereof_o see_v what_o he_o have_v do_v be_v it_o necessary_a that_o to_o ransom_n we_o he_o shall_v empty_v the_o treasure_n of_o his_o riches_n and_o become_v even_o poor_a and_o of_o no_o reputation_n 2.7_o philip._n 2.7_o he_o do_v thus_o he_o make_v himself_o of_o no_o reputation_n must_v he_o endure_v the_o fierceness_n of_o god_n wrath_n against_o sin_n his_o very_a curse_n due_a thereunto_o he_o do_v thus_o also_o 3.13_o gal._n 3.13_o he_o have_v redeem_v we_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n be_v make_v a_o curse_n for_o us._n must_v he_o perform_v absolute_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n which_o we_o can_v not_o do_v he_o do_v this_o also_o i_o come_v not_o therefore_o say_v he_o to_o dissolve_v the_o law_n 5.19_o mat._n 5.19_o but_o to_o fulfil_v it_o last_o must_v he_o live_v ever_o to_o provide_v that_o what_o he_o have_v do_v may_v be_v effectual_a for_o our_o salvation_n loe_o he_o still_o ever_o live_v 8.34_o rom._n 8.34_o and_o stand_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n make_v intercession_n for_o us._n so_o that_o he_o be_v true_o another_o josua_n bring_v we_o out_o of_o the_o wilderness_n of_o our_o miserable_a estate_n by_o sin_n trample_v our_o spiritual_a enemy_n under_o our_o foot_n and_o victorious_o put_v we_o in_o possession_n of_o our_o heavenly_a canaan_n 2.2_o psal_n 2.2_o he_o be_v also_o christus_fw-la domini_fw-la the_o christ_n or_o anoint_v of_o the_o lord_n for_o this_o name_n be_v common_o annex_v unto_o the_o other_o christ_n jesus_n in_o hebrew_n he_o be_v call_v messiah_n by_o a_o word_n of_o the_o same_o signification_n the_o prince_n be_v assemble_v together_o against_o the_o lord_n and_o against_o his_o messiah_n or_o anoint_v and_o again_o it_o be_v say_v of_o he_o god_n have_v anoint_v thou_o with_o the_o oil_n of_o gladness_n above_o thy_o fellow_n 45.7_o psal_n 45.7_o and_o more_o peculiarly_a of_o christ_n say_v daniel_n 9.26_o dan._n 9.26_o after_o threescore_o and_o two_o week_n shall_v messiah_n be_v slay_v though_o one_o of_o our_o own_o man_n late_o comment_v upon_o this_o have_v fowle_o deface_v this_o most_o pregnant_a testimony_n interpret_n this_o messiah_n the_o king_n and_o governor_n of_o the_o jew_n and_o this_o name_n messiah_n christ_n or_o anoint_v be_v familiar_o know_v unto_o the_o jew_n before_o his_o come_n witness_v that_o speech_n of_o the_o woman_n of_o samaria_n who_o can_v say_v i_o know_v well_o that_o the_o messiah_n shall_v come_v who_o be_v christ_n 25._o joh._n 4_o 25._o and_o he_o will_v teach_v we_o all_o thing_n now_o he_o be_v christ_n that_o be_v anoint_v unto_o a_o threefold_a office_n first_o of_o a_o king_n that_o he_o may_v be_v king_n of_o his_o church_n rule_v in_o it_o by_o his_o law_n and_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o believer_n by_o his_o spirit_n and_o defend_v it_o against_o all_o enemy_n for_o this_o be_v he_o say_v partly_o to_o be_v after_o the_o order_n of_o melchisedeck_n that_o be_v the_o king_n of_o righteousness_n and_o he_o be_v also_o call_v melchi_n salem_n 7._o heb_fw-mi 7._o that_o be_v king_n of_o peace_n according_a to_o the_o last_o title_n give_v he_o by_o the_o prophet_n prince_n of_o peace_n second_o 9.6_o esa_n 9.6_o he_o be_v anoint_v to_o the_o office_n of_o a_o priest_n that_o he_o may_v sacrifice_v for_o the_o sin_n of_o his_o people_n even_o one_o all-worthy_a sacrifice_n that_o be_v himself_o upon_o the_o altar_n of_o the_o cross_n as_o a_o large_a
merit_n as_o it_o be_v with_o incense_n out_o of_o a_o censor_n what_o need_n have_v we_o of_o saint_n or_o angel_n to_o help_v we_o to_o access_n and_o acceptance_n before_o the_o father_n yea_o i_o need_v not_o say_v what_o need_n but_o what_o faith_n can_v we_o have_v in_o so_o do_v see_v that_o both_o himself_o have_v bid_v we_o ask_v in_o his_o own_o name_n and_o in_o the_o case_n of_o sinne-guiltinesse_n we_o be_v direct_v only_o to_o he_o as_o our_o only_a mediator_n and_o advocate_n wherefore_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n be_v in_o this_o point_n by_o all_o mean_n to_o be_v reject_v as_o a_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o infidelity_n in_o christ_n sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n their_o comparison_n from_o earthly_a prince_n be_v chaffy_a and_o of_o no_o moment_n if_o they_o be_v bring_v to_o the_o balance_n of_o the_o sanctuary_n and_o be_v mere_o colour_n whereby_o they_o seek_v to_o daub_v over_o their_o blind_a devotion_n and_o to_o gull_v the_o dote_a people_n quest_n 31_o which_o be_v the_o three_o degree_n of_o his_o exaltation_n and_o in_o which_o word_n answ_n three_o he_o shall_v come_v from_o heaven_n at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n to_o judge_v all_o that_o shall_v then_o be_v find_v live_v and_o all_o that_o have_v dye_v since_o the_o world_n begin_v in_o these_o word_n from_o thence_o he_o shall_v come_v to_o judge_v both_o the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a explan_n for_o the_o meaning_n of_o this_o article_n it_o be_v opposite_a to_o that_o which_o set_v down_o the_o first_o degree_n of_o his_o humiliation_n for_o as_o there_o of_o god_n he_o be_v make_v man_n yea_o a_o poor_a man_n under_o the_o government_n of_o joseph_n and_o mary_n so_o here_o he_o be_v of_o a_o poor_a man_n set_v over_o all_o both_o rich_a and_o poor_a great_a and_o small_a that_o they_o may_v be_v dispose_v of_o according_a to_o his_o pleasure_n and_o as_o there_o he_o be_v under_o earthly_a judge_n and_o ruler_n who_o do_v often_o decree_v hard_a thing_n against_o he_o so_o here_o he_o come_v as_o judge_n and_o ruler_n of_o all_o to_o decree_v unalterable_o extreme_a thing_n against_o all_o the_o stout_a of_o his_o enemy_n and_o comfortable_a thing_n for_o all_o his_o lover_n and_o friend_n he_o shall_v come_v from_o heaven_n that_o be_v as_o man_n for_o thus_o only_o he_o can_v remove_v from_o place_n to_o place_n his_o godhead_n ever_o fill_v all_o place_n as_o man_n than_o he_o shall_v come_v down_o visible_o and_o open_o with_o great_a glory_n and_o troop_n of_o angel_n about_o he_o as_o judge_n be_v wont_v in_o pomp_n and_o with_o great_a attendance_n to_o ride_v their_o circuit_n and_o he_o shall_v come_v down_o towards_o this_o nether_a part_n of_o the_o world_n where_o they_o have_v live_v who_o cause_n shall_v be_v hear_v and_o proceed_v in_o as_o judge_n be_v wont_a to_o go_v to_o sit_v in_o judgement_n in_o such_o place_n as_o wherein_o they_o dwell_v which_o be_v to_o be_v bring_v before_o they_o to_o judge_v those_o that_o shall_v be_v then_o live_v for_o the_o world_n shall_v be_v full_a of_o people_n even_o to_o the_o hour_n of_o his_o come_n and_o then_o the_o dead_a be_v raise_v out_o of_o their_o grave_n even_o all_o from_o the_o first_o adam_n shall_v be_v join_v with_o the_o live_n who_o shall_v only_o instead_o of_o die_v be_v change_v and_o thus_o all_o people_n together_o of_o all_o country_n and_o nation_n shall_v be_v present_v before_o his_o tribunal_n to_o receive_v sentence_n according_a to_o the_o equity_n yea_o and_o justice_n of_o his_o gospel_n whether_o of_o absolution_n to_o pass_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o father_n or_o of_o condemnation_n into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o hell_n with_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n for_o ever_o proof_n proof_n second_o for_o the_o ground_n of_o holy_a scripture_n whereupon_o all_o this_o be_v found_v the_o come_n of_o christ_n to_o judgement_n according_a to_o all_o these_o circumstance_n be_v plain_o here_o set_v down_o in_o many_o place_n first_o that_o he_o shall_v come_v again_o the_o angel_n send_v of_o god_n for_o the_o same_o end_n tell_v his_o disciple_n thus_o much_o immediate_o after_o his_o ascension_n say_v 1.12_o act_n 1.12_o this_o jesus_n shall_v even_o so_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n as_o you_o have_v see_v he_o go_v up_o to_o heaven_n 9.28_o heb._n 9.28_o and_o in_o another_o place_n it_o be_v say_v that_o christ_n unto_o they_o that_o look_v for_o he_o shall_v appear_v the_o second_o time_n without_o sin_n unto_o salvation_n and_o of_o himself_o he_o say_v i_o go_v away_o but_o will_v come_v again_o second_o that_o he_o shall_v come_v to_o judge_v 14._o john_n 14._o not_o in_o poverty_n but_o in_o majesty_n not_o base_o accompany_v but_o glorious_o with_o angel_n not_o like_o a_o lamb_n to_o be_v slay_v again_o but_o like_o a_o lion_n to_o tear_v in_o piece_n his_o enemy_n all_o this_o do_v he_o himself_o promise_v say_v then_o shall_v they_o see_v the_o son_n of_o man_n come_v in_o the_o cloud_n of_o heaven_n with_o power_n and_o great_a glory_n 24.30.31_o mat_n 24.30.31_o and_o he_o shall_v send_v his_o angel_n with_o the_o sound_n of_o a_o trumpet_n etc._n etc._n and_o what_o be_v here_o want_v be_v further_a supply_v in_o the_o next_o chapter_n 25.31.32_o chap._n 25.31.32_o when_o the_o son_n of_o man_n come_v in_o his_o glory_n and_o all_o the_o holy_a angel_n with_o he_o then_o shall_v he_o sit_v upon_o the_o throne_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o before_o he_o shall_v be_v gather_v all_o nation_n etc._n etc._n three_o that_o the_o world_n shall_v be_v then_o full_a of_o people_n live_v as_o at_o other_o time_n and_o that_o all_o shall_v not_o die_v before_o the_o apostle_n show_v both_o where_o purposely_o he_o entreat_v at_o large_a of_o the_o resurrection_n say_v we_o shall_v not_o all_o sleep_n but_o we_o shall_v be_v change_v in_o a_o moment_n 15.51_o 1_o cor._n 15.51_o in_o the_o twinkle_n of_o a_o eye_n at_o the_o last_o trumpet_n 4_o 1_o the._n 4_o and_o where_o he_o comfort_v the_o church_n of_o god_n in_o this_o that_o their_o dead_a friend_n and_o they_o alive_a shall_v meet_v again_o at_o the_o last_o day_n and_o the_o lord_n himself_o plain_o say_v that_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o day_n of_o noah_n and_o in_o the_o day_n of_o lot_n so_o shall_v it_o be_v at_o the_o come_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n then_o the_o world_n be_v full_a of_o people_n which_o be_v eat_v and_o drink_v marry_v and_o give_v in_o marriage_n &c_n &c_n till_o the_o flood_n come_v 17.27_o luc._n 17.27_o &_o sweep_v they_o all_o away_o till_o fire_n come_v from_o heaven_n and_o consume_v they_o all_o so_o shall_v it_o be_v at_o christ_n come_v to_o judgement_n four_o that_o quick_a &_o dead_a shall_v all_o come_v to_o judgement_n before_o he_o be_v long_o since_o confirm_v unto_o john_n by_o vision_n he_o see_v a_o throne_n set_v and_o the_o son_n of_o of_o man_n sit_v thereon_o the_o book_n open_v and_o all_o even_a the_o dead_a as_o well_o as_o the_o live_n bring_v before_o he_o to_o be_v judge_v according_a to_o the_o thing_n write_v in_o the_o book_n 20.12_o revel_v 20.12_o than_o the_o earth_n give_v up_o the_o dead_a bury_v there_o &_o the_o sea_n give_v up_o the_o dead_a that_o be_v therein_o 14.10_o rom._n 14.10_o and_o s_o paul_n hence_o give_v warning_n that_o we_o judge_v not_o one_o another_o for_o we_o must_v all_o appear_v before_o the_o judgement_n seat_n of_o christ_n five_o that_o the_o manner_n of_o his_o come_n shall_v be_v most_o terrible_a to_o all_o his_o enemy_n but_o comfortable_a to_o his_o friend_n and_o faithful_a people_n for_o the_o terror_n it_o be_v set_v forth_o by_o comparison_n take_v from_o the_o flood_n 17.27_o luk._n 17.27_o fearful_o drown_v the_o old_a world_n without_o mercy_n or_o compassion_n from_o the_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n descend_v upon_o sodom_n 1._o prou._n 1._o from_o the_o sorrow_n come_v upon_o a_o woman_n in_o travel_n 24._o math_n 24._o from_o a_o severe_a master_n return_v from_o a_o far_a country_n and_o adiudging_a his_o unprofitable_a servant_n to_o be_v cut_v off_o and_o to_o have_v their_o portion_n in_o the_o place_n of_o weep_v and_o gnash_v of_o tooth_n and_o from_o a_o thief_n break_v into_o a_o house_n to_o rob_v and_o slay_v in_o the_o dead_a time_n of_o the_o night_n etc._n etc._n for_o even_o such_o and_o more_o terrible_a by_o far_o shall_v christ_n come_v to_o judgement_n be_v 3.10_o 2._o pet_n 3.10_o again_o this_o terror_n be_v set_v forth_o by_o particular_a accident_n that_o shall_v accompany_v this_o time_n viz_o flame_v fire_n in_o which_o the_o lord_n shall_v come_v to_o render_v vengeance_n to_o the_o wicked_a
church_n of_o god_n against_o which_o our_o adversary_n may_v only_o bark_v but_o not_o be_v able_a to_o utter_v one_o word_n with_o reason_n more_o special_o for_o our_o ministry_n howsoever_o perhaps_o we_o may_v answer_v that_o when_o a_o ordinary_a call_n can_v be_v have_v there_o be_v place_n for_o a_o extraordinary_a yet_o we_o can_v true_o maintain_v that_o we_o can_v derive_v canonical_o our_o ordination_n from_o the_o successor_n of_o the_o apostle_n as_o master_n mason_n have_v learned_o declare_v church_n proof_n believer_n only_o the_o true_a church_n now_o it_o follow_v to_o be_v prove_v that_o they_o only_o be_v the_o true_a church_n before_o god_n who_o be_v believer_n and_o this_o appear_v plain_o first_o for_o that_o many_o of_o the_o visible_a church_n be_v reprobate_n and_o without_o part_n in_o god_n kingdom_n as_o our_o saviour_n christ_n teach_v by_o many_o parable_n both_o of_o the_o sour_a that_o go_v forth_o to_o sow_v some_o of_o his_o seed_n fall_v upon_o the_o thorny_a ground_n 13_o math._n 13_o some_o upon_o stony_a and_o some_o upon_o the_o high_a way_n and_o so_o bring_v forth_o no_o fruit_n and_o in_o the_o parable_n of_o the_o drawnet_n 25._o math._n 25._o of_o the_o good_a corn_n and_o the_o tare_n of_o the_o virgin_n of_o the_o servant_n with_o their_o talent_n etc._n etc._n all_o which_o tend_v to_o set_v forth_o the_o state_n of_o god_n church_n to_o be_v such_o as_o that_o therein_o there_o be_v many_o castawayes_fw-mi moreover_o he_o teach_v the_o same_o plain_o 7.21_o math._n 7.21_o wherein_o he_o say_v they_o shall_v cry_v lord_n lord_n open_a unto_o we_o we_o have_v prophesy_v in_o thy_o name_n and_z etc._n etc._n and_o in_o another_o place_n thou_o have_v eat_v and_o drink_v in_o our_o street_n 13.25_o luk._n 13.25_o and_o teach_v in_o our_o synagogue_n but_o i_o will_v say_v unto_o you_o depart_v from_o i_o you_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n which_o be_v so_o it_o must_v needs_o follow_v that_o all_o the_o visible_a church_n be_v not_o god_n true_a church_n but_o only_o the_o company_n of_o true_a believer_n second_o this_o be_v further_a manifest_a because_o faith_n only_o set_v we_o into_o jesus_n christ_n and_o make_v we_o member_n of_o his_o body_n 4.12_o eph_n 4.12_o which_o only_o be_v the_o true_a church_n for_o to_o this_o effect_n speak_v the_o apostle_n they_o be_v break_v off_o by_o unbelief_n and_o thou_o stande_v by_o faith_n 11.20_o rom._n 11.20_o viz_o ingraft_v into_o the_o olive_n three_fw-mi jesus_n christ_n out_o of_o who_o the_o jew_n be_v break_v by_o unbelief_n i'faith_o only_o make_v we_o the_o child_n of_o abraham_n 3._o gal._n 3._o and_o heir_n by_o promise_n three_o the_o same_o appear_v from_o the_o description_n of_o the_o true_a church_n to_o the_o ephesian_n which_o he_o call_v they_o and_o magnify_v god_n mercy_n in_o call_v they_o to_o this_o estate_n he_o say_v 2.8_o eph._n 2.8_o by_o grace_n you_o be_v save_v through_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o again_o through_o he_o you_o be_v citizen_n wâ—th_v the_o saint_n 19.20.21_o verse_n 19.20.21_o and_o of_o the_o household_n of_o god_n and_o be_v build_v upon_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n jesus_n christ_n himself_o be_v the_o chief_a corner_n stone_n in_o who_o all_o the_o building_n couple_v together_o grow_v to_o a_o holy_a temple_n in_o the_o lord_n here_o faith_n only_o be_v that_o which_o make_v we_o grow_v to_o this_o temple_n and_o to_o be_v thus_o near_o unto_o the_o lord_n no_o man_n therefore_o can_v believe_v himself_o to_o be_v a_o member_n of_o the_o true_a church_n before_o god_n by_o reason_n of_o any_o outward_a privilege_n enter_v he_o into_o the_o visible_a company_n of_o god_n people_n unless_o he_o be_v inward_o before_o god_n through_o save_v faith_n make_v a_o member_n of_o the_o same_o four_o ecclesiam_fw-la the_o church_n to_o be_v believe_v and_o not_o believe_v in_o jeron_n part_n s._n epist_n 41._o non_fw-la dicimus_fw-la credo_fw-la in_fw-la sed_fw-la credo_fw-la ecclesiam_fw-la that_o the_o church_n be_v only_o to_o be_v believe_v thas_o be_v acknowledge_v where_o it_o be_v find_v to_o be_v and_o to_o be_v cleve_v unto_o but_o not_o to_o be_v believe_v in_o that_o be_v to_o be_v make_v the_o foundation_n of_o our_o faith_n this_o point_n as_o it_o consist_v of_o several_a member_n so_o be_v they_o distinct_o and_o several_o to_o be_v lay_v open_a first_o it_o be_v to_o be_v acknowledge_v wheresoever_o it_o be_v find_v out_o by_o the_o mark_n before_o speak_v of_o thus_o the_o church_n at_o rome_n be_v once_o famous_a all_o over_o the_o world_n and_o peter_n endeavour_v much_o after_o that_o he_o have_v once_o be_v with_o cornelius_n and_o the_o gentile_n 12.5.6_o rom._n 1_o 8_o act_n 12.5.6_o to_o bring_v the_o church_n of_o the_o jew_n to_o acknowledge_v they_o to_o be_v the_o church_n of_o god_n also_o and_o indeed_o how_o otherwise_o can_v i_o say_v i_o believe_v the_o church_n which_o be_v firm_o to_o hold_v and_o constant_o to_o acknowledge_v it_o second_o it_o be_v also_o to_o be_v cleaved_a unto_o for_o when_o the_o church_n begin_v first_o to_o flourish_v under_o the_o gospel_n it_o be_v say_v 2_o act._n 2_o that_o god_n add_v unto_o the_o church_n daily_o such_o as_o shall_v be_v save_v he_o provide_v that_o they_o shall_v be_v join_v unto_o the_o assembly_n of_o his_o people_n so_o that_o as_o peter_n say_v unto_o the_o lord_n whether_o shall_v we_o go_v thou_o have_v the_o word_n of_o eternal_a life_n 6.68_o joh._n 6.68_o so_o say_v every_o faithful_a man_n and_o woman_n of_o his_o spouse_n the_o church_n eternal_a life_n be_v not_o where_o else_o to_o be_v obtain_v all_o the_o creature_n out_o of_o the_o ark_n perish_v so_o do_v all_o that_o keep_v out_o of_o the_o church_n the_o word_n preach_v therefore_o be_v by_o all_o to_o be_v attend_v the_o sacrament_n be_v reverent_o to_o be_v receive_v the_o assembly_n of_o god_n people_n to_o be_v frequent_v 1.8_o cantic_a 1.8_o thus_o the_o lord_n direct_v all_o his_o to_o do_v in_o that_o mystical_a song_n get_v thou_o forth_o by_o the_o step_n of_o the_o flock_n and_o feed_v their_o kid_n by_o the_o tent_n of_o the_o shepherd_n three_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v make_v the_o foundation_n of_o our_o faith_n because_o so_o the_o spouse_n shall_v be_v set_v in_o the_o room_n of_o the_o husband_n christ_n and_o because_o that_o so_o we_o may_v err_v and_o fall_v from_o true_a christianity_n as_o any_o visible_a church_n may_v do_v and_o many_o have_v do_v for_o the_o first_o it_o be_v before_o show_v that_o there_o can_v be_v none_o other_o foundation_n for_o the_o next_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o the_o church_n of_o the_o jew_n do_v often_o time_n err_v and_o chief_o in_o crucify_a the_o lord_n messiah_n the_o church_n of_o galatia_n do_v err_v so_o far_o that_o the_o apostle_n profess_v himself_o to_o be_v afraid_a that_o he_o have_v labour_v in_o vain_a among_o they_o he_o be_v afraid_a also_o of_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n for_o the_o same_o error_n which_o make_v he_o so_o long_o in_o prove_v justification_n by_o faith_n without_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n 3.3_o revel_v 3.3_o the_o church_n of_o sardis_n be_v so_o far_o go_v that_o the_o lord_n say_v it_o have_v only_o a_o name_n to_o be_v alive_a but_o be_v indeed_o dead_a and_o the_o church_n of_o laodicea_n be_v spiritual_o miserable_a poor_a blind_a and_o naked_a and_o ecclesiastical_a history_n do_v show_v that_o scarce_o any_o church_n have_v be_v free_a but_o at_o sometime_o infect_v with_o heresy_n which_o though_o it_o be_v not_o in_o former_a time_n note_v in_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n yet_o i_o take_v it_o it_o can_v not_o be_v far_o from_o heresy_n damasus_n jerom_n damasus_n when_o the_o head_n thereof_o liberius_n subscribe_v unto_o arianisme_n and_o honorius_n unto_o the_o error_n of_o the_o monothelite_n when_o marcellinus_n sacrifice_v to_o idol_n and_o silvester_n the_o second_o sell_v himself_o to_o the_o devil_n and_o become_v a_o conjurer_n and_o necromancer_n but_o say_v it_o be_v free_a a_o long_a time_n do_v that_o prove_v that_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v so_o ever_o nay_o rather_o it_o be_v likely_a that_o as_o other_o church_n have_v their_o time_n of_o infection_n former_o so_o the_o roman_n turn_n come_v more_o late_o again_o that_o the_o visible_a church_n may_v fall_v into_o heresy_n be_v plain_a because_o it_o have_v sometime_o make_v decree_n and_o afterward_o the_o contrary_a hereunto_o 6._o of_o the_o supremacy_n con_n nic_n can._n 6._o even_o in_o matter_n of_o great_a moment_n as_o about_o the_o supremacy_n of_o bishop_n in_o the_o counsel_n of_o nice_a it_o be_v decree_v that_o as_o the_o bishop_n of_o alexandria_n have_v authority_n over_o all_o egypt_n
truth_n by_o the_o scripture_n i_o answer_v this_o be_v a_o very_a silly_a shift_n indeed_o for_o be_v not_o the_o scripture_n translate_v the_o very_a scripture_n of_o god_n as_o well_o as_o the_o original_n if_o there_o be_v difference_n of_o translation_n it_o be_v no_o more_o but_o as_o if_o the_o same_o history_n write_v in_o a_o strange_a tongue_n shall_v be_v tell_v in_o english_a by_o diverse_a some_o express_v it_o after_o one_o manner_n some_o after_o another_o now_o for_o this_o little_a difference_n in_o word_n no_o man_n i_o suppose_v will_v say_v that_o no_o certainty_n can_v be_v have_v of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o thing_n tell_v by_o such_o as_o be_v unskilful_a of_o that_o tongue_n but_o that_o he_o may_v the_o rather_o perceive_v the_o truth_n because_o they_o all_o agree_v in_o the_o matter_n which_o they_o interpret_v yet_o this_o be_v not_o the_o only_a thing_n that_o bring_v they_o to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n but_o to_o the_o first_o beginning_n of_o knowledge_n as_o the_o people_n of_o samaria_n be_v bring_v first_o to_o believe_v in_o christ_n by_o the_o report_n of_o the_o woman_n with_o who_o he_o have_v talk_v but_o afterward_o they_o profess_v that_o they_o do_v believe_v not_o because_o of_o her_o word_n 4.42_o john_n 4.42_o but_o for_o that_o they_o have_v hear_v he_o themselves_o so_o they_o acknowledge_v the_o truth_n at_o the_o first_o because_o they_o find_v it_o so_o write_v in_o translation_n but_o afterward_o because_o they_o be_v certify_v by_o the_o spirit_n and_o their_o faith_n be_v not_o build_v upon_o man_n as_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n do_v slanderous_o allege_v thus_o pull_v themselves_o by_o the_o ear_n obict_v 5_o brownist_n the_o familist_n and_o brownist_n if_o it_o be_v still_o further_o object_v that_o this_o justifi_v those_o inordinate_a heady_a person_n the_o brownist_n anabaptist_n familist_n etc._n etc._n for_o that_o in_o simplicity_n seek_v for_o the_o truth_n in_o the_o scripture_n they_o do_v find_v it_o to_o be_v the_o doctrine_n teach_v among_o they_o and_o can_v find_v we_o to_o be_v so_o i_o answer_v that_o they_o do_v foul_o deceive_v the_o world_n under_o the_o colour_n of_o simplicity_n and_o religion_n for_o that_o they_o seek_v not_o the_o truth_n but_o to_o bring_v the_o truth_n to_o the_o favour_n of_o their_o conceit_n as_o may_v easy_o appear_v to_o such_o as_o shall_v observe_v their_o insolent_a carriage_n and_o lewdness_n which_o they_o follow_v under_o the_o pretence_n of_o conscience_n moreover_o as_o gamaliel_n well_o note_v unto_o the_o council_n gather_v against_o the_o apostle_n 5.38_o act_n 5.38_o if_o this_o cousel_n or_o this_o work_n be_v of_o man_n it_o will_v come_v to_o nought_o but_o if_o it_o be_v of_o god_n you_o can_v destroy_v it_o so_o may_v it_o be_v say_v of_o they_o if_o they_o be_v of_o god_n they_o shall_v at_o some_o time_n or_o other_o have_v flourish_v but_o in_o that_o their_o work_n come_v to_o nought_o it_o be_v a_o sign_n that_o it_o be_v of_o man_n for_o they_o have_v long_o trouble_v the_o world_n and_o yet_o they_o be_v at_o this_o day_n almost_o none_o as_o their_o fight_n have_v be_v for_o shadow_n and_o about_o no_o substance_n so_o have_v these_o fantastical_a enthusiast_n themselves_n as_o shadow_n vanish_v away_o obict_v 6_o caluinist_n of_o lutheran_n and_o caluinist_n last_o if_o it_o be_v object_v that_o yet_o it_o will_v remain_v doubtful_a notwithstanding_o this_o rule_n of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n whether_o the_o lutheran_n or_o caluinist_n so_o call_v be_v the_o true_a church_n of_o god_n because_o they_o both_o propound_v unto_o themselves_o to_o find_v out_o the_o truth_n hereby_o both_o be_v content_a thus_o to_o be_v bring_v to_o their_o trial_n and_o both_o do_v almost_o flourish_v alike_o i_o answer_v that_o howsoever_o the_o lutheran_n be_v grievous_a enemy_n unto_o their_o brethren_n especial_o some_o more_o harsh_a and_o hotspirited_n among_o they_o yet_o we_o do_v think_v so_o well_o of_o they_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o point_n wherein_o we_o consent_v together_o as_o that_o we_o hold_v they_o to_o be_v the_o true_a church_n of_o god_n also_o the_o only_a thing_n that_o mislead_v they_o be_v that_o they_o be_v addict_v too_o much_o jurare_fw-la in_o verba_fw-la magistri_fw-la that_o be_v to_o stick_v to_o luther_n teach_n who_o no_o marvel_n though_o he_o can_v not_o see_v to_o reform_v all_o thing_n himself_o alone_o and_o so_o be_v overtake_v with_o some_o small_a error_n if_o they_o be_v not_o so_o charitable_o affect_v unto_o other_o reform_a church_n the_o lord_n rectify_v both_o their_o judgement_n and_o affection_n in_o his_o good_a time_n preach_v 1._o duty_n to_o frequent_v the_o word_n preach_v now_o follow_v the_o duty_n of_o this_o faith_n the_o first_o be_v diligent_o to_o frequent_v the_o preach_n of_o god_n word_n and_o due_o to_o read_v it_o because_o it_o be_v god_n voice_n whereby_o he_o call_v we_o into_o the_o company_n of_o his_o people_n it_o be_v that_o whereby_o we_o must_v find_v out_o his_o church_n it_o be_v that_o by_o search_v whereof_o we_o must_v find_v eternal_a life_n 2.2_o 1_o peter_n 2.2_o as_o say_v our_o saviour_n to_o this_o s._n peter_n exhort_v as_o newborn_a babe_n desire_v the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n for_o this_o the_o berean_n be_v commend_v unto_o this_o all_o be_v by_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n urge_v as_o have_v be_v already_o show_v other_o writing_n without_o this_o be_v but_o as_o pit_n that_o will_v hold_v no_o water_n wherefore_o as_o thou_o love_v thy_o own_o soul_n suffer_v not_o thy_o mouth_n to_o be_v muzzle_a by_o any_o mass_a priest_n or_o thy_o eye_n to_o be_v turn_v herefrom_o for_o fear_v of_o see_v as_o â—ue_v do_v that_o which_o may_v turn_v to_o thy_o destruction_n nay_o look_v wary_o into_o this_o word_n pray_v hearty_o that_o thy_o eye_n may_v be_v open_v to_o see_v the_o truth_n lest_o by_o turn_v away_o thou_o come_v to_o destruction_n and_o know_v it_o not_o 3.20.21_o joh._n 3.20.21_o he_o that_o be_v in_o the_o truth_n seek_v not_o to_o have_v the_o mouth_n of_o all_o other_o stop_v but_o be_v willing_a to_o let_v every_o man_n speak_v and_o so_o it_o will_v appear_v the_o better_a that_o the_o truth_n be_v with_o he_o if_o there_o be_v any_o then_o that_o can_v abide_v that_o other_o shall_v be_v hear_v but_o only_o themselves_o what_o shall_v we_o think_v of_o these_o man_n but_o much_o more_o if_o they_o can_v abide_v their_o chief_a witness_n of_o which_o they_o brag_v to_o be_v hear_v speak_v sure_o we_o will_v say_v their_o matter_n be_v naught_o it_o can_v be_v otherwise_o and_o what_o shall_v we_o think_v then_o of_o the_o romanist_n which_o straight_o tie_v their_o people_n from_o read_v any_o adversary_n writing_n yea_o from_o the_o holy_a scripture_n the_o chief_a witness_n of_o the_o truth_n their_o matter_n must_v needs_o be_v naught_o and_o their_o work_n evil_a as_o our_o saviour_n teach_v he_o that_o evil_a do_v hate_v the_o light_n neither_o come_v to_o the_o light_n lest_o his_o deed_n shall_v be_v reproove_v but_o he_o that_o do_v truth_n come_v to_o the_o light_n that_o his_o deed_n may_v be_v make_v manifest_a that_o they_o be_v wrought_v according_a to_o god_n church_n 2_o duty_n to_o cleave_v constant_o to_o the_o protestant_a church_n the_o second_o duty_n be_v to_o stick_v inseparable_o to_o the_o protestant_a church_n as_o have_v the_o true_a and_o infallible_a mark_n of_o the_o church_n of_o god_n viz._n the_o word_n pure_o teach_v and_o the_o sacrament_n right_o administer_v and_o to_o account_v all_o the_o fair_a show_n of_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n in_o the_o antiquity_n universality_n etc._n etc._n but_o as_o the_o whiting_n of_o sepulcher_n which_o inward_o be_v full_a of_o rottenness_n and_o dead_a man_n bone_n for_o tree_n often_o time_n seem_v a_o far_o off_o to_o be_v man_n but_o come_v near_o and_o with_o better_a light_n and_o they_o be_v soon_o discover_v what_o they_o be_v so_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n which_o be_v but_o a_o trunk_n or_o dead_a tree_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o live_a church_n of_o god_n may_v seem_v the_o church_n by_o this_o divine_a light_n and_o if_o we_o be_v hold_v thus_o a_o far_o off_o but_o come_v near_o and_o bring_v the_o light_n of_o god_n holy_a word_n and_o it_o will_v appear_v as_o it_o be_v there_o be_v no_o page_n almost_o in_o the_o scripture_n but_o some_o way_n deprave_a by_o their_o false_a interpretation_n none_o of_o the_o sacrament_n but_o so_o load_v with_o their_o superstitious_a ceremony_n as_o that_o there_o be_v scarce_o any_o appearance_n of_o their_o first_o institution_n wherefore_o whatsoever_o it_o shall_v cost_v we_o though_o all_o our_o substance_n and_o life_n yet_o let_v we_o
fire_n to_o purge_v they_o christ_n blood_n alone_o have_v do_v it_o his_o merit_n hide_v all_o their_o blemish_n and_o through_o he_o they_o be_v account_v worthy_a to_o enter_v immediate_o into_o paradise_n to_o receive_v their_o penny_n of_o eternal_a glory_n 20._o math._n 20._o though_o they_o have_v wrought_v but_o one_o hour_n of_o the_o day_n if_o any_o perfection_n be_v ascribe_v to_o any_o in_o this_o life_n it_o be_v mean_v only_o of_o integrity_n and_o uprightnes_n of_o heart_n and_o not_o of_o perfect_a degree_n of_o holiness_n and_o absolute_a fulfil_v the_o law_n in_o all_o thing_n 13._o math._n 13._o for_o the_o holiness_n of_o god_n visible_a church_n that_o this_o be_v in_o regard_n of_o the_o best_a not_o of_o the_o great_a therein_o our_o saviour_n christ_n make_v it_o plain_a in_o his_o comparison_n compare_v the_o church_n unto_o ground_n wherein_o corn_n be_v sow_v some_o fall_n in_o the_o highway_n some_o upon_o thorny_a some_o upon_o stony_a ground_n there_o be_v for_o all_o these_o but_o one_o good_a ground_n and_o unto_o a_o field_n wherein_o be_v sow_v both_o good_a corn_n and_o tare_n by_o the_o enemy_n which_o grow_v up_o together_o etc._n etc._n now_o all_o this_o ground_n thus_o sow_v have_v the_o name_n of_o corn_n ground_n though_o the_o best_a of_o it_o only_o be_v corn_n so_o be_v it_o with_o the_o church_n it_o be_v call_v holy_a by_o reason_n of_o the_o faithful_a not_o of_o the_o most_o or_o great_a therein_o which_o be_v tare_n or_o thorn_n and_o brier_n come_v up_o among_o the_o corn_n and_o this_o have_v ever_o be_v the_o estate_n of_o the_o church_n 10._o 1_o cor_fw-la 10._o under_o the_o law_n they_o be_v all_o baptize_v unto_o moses_n and_o do_v all_o eat_v the_o same_o spiritual_a meat_n and_o do_v all_o drink_n of_o the_o same_o spiritual_a drink_n yet_o with_o many_o of_o they_o be_v god_n displease_v and_o under_o the_o gospel_n the_o church_n of_o the_o corinthian_n be_v trouble_v with_o incestuous_a person_n with_o brangler_n and_o with_o drunkard_n the_o church_n of_o gallatia_n with_o false_a teacher_n and_o many_o so_o incline_v unto_o they_o that_o the_o apostle_n fear_v that_o he_o have_v spend_v his_o labour_n in_o vain_a the_o 7._o church_n in_o asia_n name_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o revelation_n have_v many_o bad_a member_n in_o they_o and_o the_o same_o be_v true_a of_o all_o other_o before_o and_o after_o they_o 5._o math_n 5._o last_o for_o the_o holiness_n of_o doctrine_n teach_v in_o the_o church_n this_o be_v so_o necessary_a that_o wheresoever_o it_o be_v want_v it_o be_v a_o certaâ—ne_a sign_n of_o a_o false_a church_n of_o a_o strumpet_n of_o satan_n and_o no_o spouse_n of_o christ_n even_o as_o salt_n when_o it_o have_v lose_v his_o savour_n or_o a_o light_n hide_v under_o a_o bushel_n be_v no_o light_n no_o salt_n good_a for_o any_o use_n but_o to_o be_v tread_v under_o foot_n of_o man_n so_o be_v the_o goodly_a church_n corrupt_v in_o the_o substantial_o of_o doctrine_n it_o be_v no_o more_o worthy_a to_o be_v honour_v as_o christ_n spouse_n but_o to_o be_v spurn_v and_o trample_v under_o foot_n as_o his_o most_o treacherous_a enemy_n the_o teach_n of_o the_o true_a church_n be_v christ_n his_o own_o teach_n according_a to_o that_o he_o that_o hear_v you_o hear_v i_o 13._o mat._n 10._o 1_o cor._n 11.23_o 1_o pet._n 2.2_o deut._n 13._o and_o i_o have_v receive_v of_o the_o lord_n that_o which_o i_o have_v deliver_v unto_o you_o and_o as_o new_o bear_v babe_n desire_v the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n not_o mix_v and_o corrupt_v with_o the_o poison_n of_o false_a doctrine_n yea_o whatsoever_o sign_n be_v show_v and_o wonder_n do_v the_o company_n of_o those_o that_o teach_v idolatry_n or_o any_o grand_a error_n fight_v against_o christ_n kingdom_n or_o vilify_a his_o precious_a blood_n and_o mediation_n be_v to_o be_v avoid_v it_o be_v a_o sure_a sign_n that_o they_o be_v false_a prophet_n wicked_a teacher_n rome_n 1_o duty_n to_o separate_v from_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n for_o the_o duty_n of_o this_o faith_n the_o first_o be_v to_o make_v we_o still_o to_o be_v more_o separate_v from_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n for_o that_o she_o show_v herself_o in_o this_o to_o be_v a_o very_a strumpet_n a_o false_a church_n witness_v her_o teach_n that_o it_o be_v unlawful_a for_o priest_n to_o marry_v howsoever_o unable_a to_o contain_v when_o as_o the_o apostle_n call_v this_o the_o doctrine_n of_o devil_n forbid_v to_o marry_v whence_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v 4.3_o 1_o tim._n 4.3_o that_o in_o stead_n of_o holy_a priest_n she_o be_v full_a of_o filthy_a fornicator_n and_o stand_v to_o the_o justify_n of_o those_o abomination_n teach_v that_o it_o be_v better_a for_o they_o to_o have_v many_o whore_n than_o one_o wife_n that_o simple_a fornication_n be_v no_o more_o ecciâ—â—_n campeg_n comity_v august_n a_o 30._o piâ—â—bius_n ecciâ—â—_n then_o aurem_fw-la scalpere_fw-la â—o_o scratch_v a_o man_n ear_n wherefore_o without_o make_v any_o scruple_n be_v whoredom_n public_o practise_v all_o over_o italy_n &_o infinite_a stew_n be_v tolerate_v in_o rome_n by_o the_o pope_n who_o take_v a_o yearly_a pension_n of_o 30000._o crown_n therefore_o which_o they_o call_v lactis_fw-la census_fw-la pope_n clement_n will_v have_v woman_n common_a upon_o this_o ground_n by_o the_o order_n of_o nature_n the_o use_n of_o all_o thing_n shall_v be_v common_a 7._o conc._n toll_n â—_o caâ—_n 7._o in_o a_o certain_a council_n under_o pope_n leo_n the_o first_o it_o be_v decree_v that_o he_o which_o have_v no_o wife_n but_o a_o concubine_n in_o stead_n of_o a_o wife_n shall_v not_o be_v expel_v from_o the_o communion_n if_o he_o be_v content_a only_o with_o the_o conjunction_n of_o one_o woman_n or_o concubine_n and_o upon_o this_o liberty_n give_v it_o will_v offend_v all_o chaste_a care_n to_o hear_v the_o report_n of_o their_o filthiness_n in_o rome_n make_v by_o such_o as_o have_v be_v there_o one_o say_v 10._o elias_n hasen_n muller_n hist_o ordinis_fw-la jesunici_n cap._n 10._o that_o be_v at_o rome_n he_o see_v prelate_n and_o priest_n take_v with_o they_o open_o from_o the_o church_n common_a whore_n and_o carry_v they_o in_o their_o coach_n to_o their_o house_n and_o garden_n and_o in_o the_o time_n of_o procession_n that_o honest_a matron_n dare_v not_o come_v abroad_o for_o fear_n of_o they_o lay_v in_o wait_n to_o take_v they_o the_o same_o man_n further_o protest_v 7._o cap._n 7._o that_o he_o can_v true_o &_o holy_o testify_v that_o in_o italy_n and_o germany_n he_o find_v not_o five_o priest_n among_o a_o hundred_o which_o have_v contain_v themselves_o from_o the_o filthy_a company_n of_o whore_n and_o why_o shall_v this_o seem_v strange_a see_v the_o pope_n themselves_o have_v be_v so_o beastly_a baleur_fw-fr baleur_fw-fr innocent_n the_o eight_o have_v sixteen_o bastard_n pius_n the_o four_o be_v so_o vile_a a_o lecher_n as_o that_o in_o his_o old_a age_n he_o take_v thing_n to_o provoke_v lust_n &_o so_o exceed_v that_o he_o die_v in_o the_o bosom_n of_o his_o strumpet_n as_o his_o epitaph_n do_v witness_v john_n 13._o set_v up_o public_a stew_n and_o be_v reprove_v by_o the_o cardinal_n he_o cut_v off_o the_o privity_n of_o one_o the_o nose_n of_o another_o the_o hand_n of_o another_o etc._n etc._n till_o at_o the_o last_o he_o be_v slay_v in_o the_o bed_n of_o adultery_n by_o her_o husband_n who_o he_o thus_o abuse_v who_o so_o list_v may_v read_v more_o in_o platina_n and_o other_o write_v of_o their_o life_n but_o this_o may_v suffice_v to_o make_v all_o true_a christian_n in_o stead_n of_o love_a to_o loathe_v the_o roman_a church_n who_o inerrable_a head_n be_v such_o what_o shall_v we_o judge_v of_o the_o tail_n if_o they_o shall_v say_v that_o as_o great_a corruption_n of_o manner_n be_v find_v among_o the_o protestant_n also_o our_o apology_n be_v that_o it_o be_v the_o envious_a man_n which_o have_v do_v this_o there_o be_v no_o such_o corn_n sow_v in_o the_o field_n of_o our_o church_n but_o wholesome_a and_o holy_a we_o abhor_v these_o as_o the_o devil_n tare_n and_o shame_n to_o defile_v our_o paper_n with_o write_n patronise_a these_o evil_n as_o they_o do_v yea_o we_o say_v with_o the_o apostle_n absit_fw-la god_n forbid_v that_o such_o abomination_n shall_v reign_v in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n holy_a 2._o duty_n to_o study_v to_o far_o holy_a the_o second_o duty_n be_v for_o every_o man_n to_o study_v to_o be_v holy_a a_o hater_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o lover_n of_o virtue_n to_o strive_v against_o all_o false_a way_n and_o to_o endeavour_v after_o perfection_n of_o obedience_n to_o walk_v in_o sincerity_n 4_o ephes_n 4_o and_o to_o banish_v hypocrisy_n see_v that_o all_o the_o true_a
member_n of_o god_n church_n be_v wont_v thus_o to_o do_v they_o be_v saint_n as_o have_v be_v say_v they_o put_v off_o the_o old_a man_n with_o the_o lust_n and_o put_v on_o the_o new_a this_o we_o do_v all_o acknowledge_v when_o we_o confess_v i_o believe_v the_o holy_a church_n but_o alas_o how_o few_o do_v according_o how_o be_v holiness_n scorn_v he_o that_o be_v not_o carry_v away_o with_o the_o stream_n of_o common_a impiety_n but_o be_v careful_a to_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n before_o god_n and_o man_n shall_v be_v make_v a_o gaze_a stock_n and_o laugh_a stock_n they_o say_v a_o young_a saint_n a_o old_a devil_n only_o good_a fellow_n that_o defile_v themselves_o with_o swill_v whore_v swear_v and_o vanity_n they_o be_v the_o man_n most_o general_o esteem_v in_o these_o miserable_a day_n the_o lord_n than_o have_v but_o a_o poor_a church_n even_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o his_o true_a visible_a church_n it_o be_v but_o a_o little_a flock_n upon_o which_o he_o will_v bestow_v the_o kingdom_n wherefore_o let_v all_o such_o as_o love_v this_o kingdom_n beware_v this_o broad_a way_n 11.14_o heb._n 11.14_o and_o study_v for_o true_a holiness_n without_o which_o no_o man_n shall_v see_v god_n work_n 3._o duty_n to_o renounce_v confidence_n in_o work_n the_o three_o duty_n be_v to_o renounce_v all_o confidence_n in_o our_o own_o work_n and_o whatsoever_o we_o can_v do_v and_o to_o seek_v for_o justification_n only_o by_o the_o merit_n and_o obedience_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o be_v make_v unto_o we_o of_o god_n 1.30_o 1_o cor._n 1.30_o justification_n and_o redemption_n we_o must_v be_v holy_a and_o exercise_v in_o holy_a and_o good_a work_n that_o we_o may_v be_v member_n of_o the_o holy_a church_n but_o far_o be_v it_o from_o we_o to_o rely_v upon_o our_o own_o work_n or_o holiness_n for_o so_o we_o may_v seek_v after_o righteousness_n with_o the_o jew_n 9_o rom._n 9_o but_o not_o attain_v it_o we_o must_v have_v the_o long_a white_a robe_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n to_o cover_v we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v unblameable_a and_o without_o spot_n before_o the_o father_n his_o blood_n wash_v the_o church_n 6_o revel_v 6_o and_o sanctifi_v it_o that_o it_o may_v be_v present_v without_o spot_n or_o wrinkle_n wherefore_o let_v not_o the_o stander_n of_o papist_n hinder_v we_o from_o follow_v this_o rule_n though_o they_o false_o charge_v we_o with_o abrogate_a good_a work_n while_o we_o seek_v to_o be_v justify_v before_o god_n by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n alone_o for_o in_o so_o do_v we_o may_v bold_o say_v with_o the_o apostle_n we_o do_v not_o disannul_v the_o law_n but_o establish_v the_o law_n see_v we_o teach_v the_o necessity_n of_o holy_a and_o good_a work_n purgatory_n 4._o duty_n to_o be_v confident_a against_o purgatory_n the_o four_o duty_n be_v to_o be_v confident_a against_o the_o fear_n of_o purgatory_n fire_n wherewith_o the_o papist_n teach_v that_o we_o all_o must_v be_v purge_v before_o that_o we_o can_v enter_v into_o heaven_n and_o that_o the_o torment_n hereof_o exceed_v the_o pang_n of_o any_o suffering_n in_o this_o world_n because_o that_o by_o death_n the_o flesh_n be_v abolish_v in_o the_o faithful_a and_o perfect_a holiness_n be_v attain_v as_o have_v be_v already_o show_v that_o fire_n be_v but_o man_n invention_n to_o scare_v fool_n and_o babe_n and_o to_o coney-catch_v they_o of_o a_o great_a part_n of_o their_o substance_n our_o purgatory_n fire_n of_o which_o it_o be_v speak_v in_o saint_n james_n and_o in_o sundry_a other_o place_n of_o the_o scripture_n be_v affliction_n in_o this_o world_n which_o be_v as_o the_o fine_v pot_n for_o silver_n and_o gold_n all_o other_o purgatory_n be_v unknown_a to_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n and_o to_o the_o christian_n of_o former_a time_n and_o therefore_o no_o cause_n be_v there_o why_o we_o shall_v fear_v they_o quest_n 36._o which_o be_v the_o three_o thing_n that_o you_o learn_v to_o believe_v concern_v the_o church_n answ_n three_o i_o learn_v to_o believe_v that_o god_n church_n be_v catholic_a that_o be_v consist_v of_o person_n of_o all_o sort_n scatter_v all_o over_o the_o world_n and_o of_o all_o time_n and_o age_n etc._n esa_n 2._o cap._n 40_o etc._n etc._n explan_n in_o this_o answer_n be_v full_o lay_v open_a the_o meaning_n of_o the_o word_n catholic_a be_v a_o greek_a word_n it_o signify_v universal_a and_o the_o church_n be_v here_o declare_v to_o be_v universal_a first_o in_o regard_n of_o person_n belong_v to_o the_o church_n viz._n man_n and_o woman_n of_o all_o sort_n and_o condition_n high_a and_o low_a rich_a and_o poor_a bond_n and_o free_a prince_n and_o subject_n noble_a and_o ignoble_a the_o lord_n take_v some_o out_o of_o all_o these_o estate_n and_o degree_n into_o his_o kingdom_n second_o in_o regard_n of_o place_n the_o church_n be_v disperse_v east_n west_n north_n and_o south_n and_o not_o tie_v to_o any_o certain_a place_n or_o place_n neither_o to_o jerusalem_n nor_o to_o rome_n neither_o to_o graecia_n nor_o to_o barbaria_n but_o wheresoever_o the_o word_n of_o god_n take_v effect_n there_o be_v the_o church_n also_o three_o in_o regard_n of_o time_n the_o church_n be_v from_o the_o beginning_n be_v now_o and_o shall_v be_v throughout_o all_o age_n and_o in_o the_o end_n of_o this_o world_n be_v crown_v with_o eternity_n as_o the_o head_n thereof_o christ_n jesus_n be_v second_o for_o the_o proof_n of_o these_o thing_n nothing_o be_v more_o common_a in_o the_o scripture_n than_o that_o all_o people_n and_o all_o nation_n shall_v come_v and_o worship_v the_o lord_n shall_v see_v the_o salvation_n of_o god_n and_o have_v joy_n light_n and_o gladness_n instead_o of_o sorrow_n and_o heaviness_n and_o this_o be_v typical_o represent_v in_o noah_n ark_n whereinto_o enter_v the_o creature_n of_o all_o sort_n four_o footed_a beast_n and_o creep_a thing_n feather_a fowl_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o cattle_n both_o clean_a and_o the_o unclean_a now_o the_o clean_a of_o these_o set_v forth_o the_o jew_n 10._o act._n 10._o and_o the_o unclean_a the_o gentile_n as_o be_v show_v unto_o peter_n the_o clean_a set_v forth_o the_o righteous_a and_o godly_a the_o unclean_a the_o lewd_a and_o wicked_a as_o the_o lord_n will_v have_v the_o jew_n understand_v when_o he_o forbid_v they_o to_o eat_v of_o the_o unclean_a the_o feather_a fowl_n and_o the_o more_o noble_a beast_n great_a and_o noble_a person_n the_o creep_a thing_n 11._o levit._fw-la 11._o the_o poor_a and_o needy_a of_o all_o which_o some_o be_v receive_v into_o the_o ark_n and_o some_o be_v receive_v into_o the_o church_n yea_o the_o very_a unclean_a wicked_a when_o they_o repent_v 7._o revel_v 7._o moreover_o in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o revelation_n as_o some_o be_v seal_v of_o every_o tribe_n of_o israel_n dan_n only_o except_v because_o of_o his_o idolatry_n so_o be_v some_o of_o all_o kindred_n nation_n and_o tongue_n which_o together_o make_v such_o a_o multitude_n as_o can_v not_o be_v tell_v and_o this_o universality_n of_o the_o church_n be_v note_v to_o have_v be_v even_o while_o the_o temple_n stand_v for_o when_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v wonderful_o give_v utterance_n to_o the_o apostle_n in_o all_o language_n some_o of_o all_o nation_n be_v say_v to_o have_v be_v there_o 2.5_o act_n 2.5_o parthian_n mede_n and_o elamites_n and_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o mesopotamia_n man_n of_o cappadocia_n pontus_n asia_n etc._n etc._n man_n fear_v god_n which_o dwell_v there_o for_o religion_n sake_n more_o particular_o for_o person_n belong_v to_o the_o church_n the_o lord_n do_v both_o invite_v all_o when_o he_o say_v come_v unto_o i_o 16._o matth_n 11._o marc_n 16._o all_o you_o that_o be_v weary_a and_o heavy_a load_v and_o i_o will_v refresh_v you_o and_o go_v preach_v the_o word_n to_o every_o creature_n and_o by_o his_o apostle_n paul_n say_v 9_o 1_o tim._n 2.1_o verse_n 3._o verse_n 4._o 2_o pet_n 9_o let_v prayer_n and_o supplication_n and_o give_v of_o thanks_n be_v make_v for_o all_o man_n for_o this_o be_v good_a and_o acceptable_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n our_o saviour_n who_o will_v that_o all_o man_n shall_v be_v save_v and_o come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o peter_n say_v the_o lord_n will_v have_v no_o man_n to_o perish_v but_o all_o man_n come_v to_o repentance_n even_o as_o he_o that_o invit_v to_o a_o feast_n 22._o matth._n 22._o be_v willing_a that_o all_o the_o guest_n which_o be_v bid_v shall_v come_v &_o partake_v of_o his_o feast_n only_o if_o worldly_a temptation_n hinder_v any_o he_o be_v wroth_a and_o will_v destroy_v they_o if_o they_o refuse_v to_o come_v because_o of_o their_o profit_n 3._o luc._n 3._o their_o pleasure_n their_o security_n etc._n etc._n
and_o the_o lord_n do_v receive_v all_o such_o as_o come_v unto_o he_o whether_o they_o be_v pharisee_n publican_n or_o common_a people_n of_o what_o call_v soever_o bond_n or_o free_a male_a or_o female_a jew_n or_o grecian_a or_o barbarian_a of_o what_o estate_n sect_n or_o sex_n soever_o prodigal_a child_n lose_a sheep_n 1.12_o gal_n 3_o 28._o luc._n 15._o 1_o tim_n 1.12_o notorious_a sinner_n persecutor_n and_o blasphemer_n second_o for_o place_n christ_n say_v that_o neither_o at_o jerusalem_n nor_o at_o jaacobs_n well_o the_o father_n shall_v be_v worship_v but_o every_o where_o true_a worshipper_n shall_v worship_v he_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n that_o be_v 20_o john_n 4_o 20_o the_o church_n shall_v not_o be_v tie_v to_o this_o or_o that_o place_n but_o be_v universal_o in_o all_o place_n and_o peter_n say_v in_o every_o nation_n he_o that_o fear_v god_n and_o work_v righteousness_n be_v accept_v with_o he_o 35_o act_n 10_o 35_o and_o not_o to_o multiply_v more_o text_n of_o scripture_n we_o have_v the_o place_n of_o god_n church_n even_o in_o the_o apostle_n time_n particular_o register_v at_o jerusalem_n in_o caesarea_n palestina_n in_o tyre_n etc._n country_n where_o the_o gospel_n have_v be_v receive_v euseb_n jrenaeus_fw-la necephorus_n tertullian_n vincentius_n lyrinensis_n etc._n etc._n and_o ptolemais_n in_o antioch_n of_o syria_n in_o tharsus_n of_o cilicia_n in_o mesopotamia_n ephesus_n and_o smyrna_n among_o the_o sardian_n the_o trallian_o the_o philadelphian_o the_o colossian_n in_o magnesia_n hierapolis_n pergamopolis_n troas_n in_o nicomedia_n phrygia_n mysia_n galatia_n ancyra_n in_o vicomanus_n pontus_n amastria_n and_o synope_n among_o the_o parthian_n mede_n persian_n hyrcan_n brachman_n indian_n armenian_n and_o elamites_n and_o in_o all_o the_o chief_a country_n of_o africa_n in_o egypt_n thebais_n marmarica_n cyrenaica_n numidia_n mauritania_n getulia_n lybia_n aethiopia_n in_o alexandria_n carthage_n the_o island_n pathmos_n crect_n gortyna_n and_o messana_n a_o city_n of_o sicily_n in_o greece_n there_o be_v many_o famous_a church_n among_o the_o athenian_n the_o corinthian_n the_o lacedaemonian_n in_o achaia_n among_o the_o philippian_n and_o thessalonian_o in_o laryssa_n thracia_n anchiolis_n and_o debeltis_n in_o illiricum_n in_o dalmatia_n in_o croatia_n in_o corinthia_n vindelicia_n rhetia_n noricus_fw-la laureacus_n by_o danubius_n in_o maguntia_n treniris_n among_o the_o tungrian_o agrippines_n and_o bardenicke_n in_o germany_n rome_n tirinus_n genua_n and_o derdona_n in_o france_n at_o vienna_n lugdune_n etc._n etc._n and_o among_o the_o celts_n in_o spain_n at_o compluto_fw-la and_o toledo_n in_o scotland_n and_o england_n among_o the_o sarmatian_n dacian_o and_o scythian_n and_o other_o barbarous_a people_n for_o the_o time_n of_o the_o church_n adam_n the_o church_n in_o all_o age_n descend_v from_o adam_n no_o age_n have_v ever_o be_v without_o the_o church_n of_o god_n though_o sometime_o it_o have_v be_v among_o a_o very_a few_o and_o sometime_o invisible_a to_o the_o world_n 19.18_o 1_o king_n 19.18_o at_o the_o first_o it_o be_v in_o adam_n family_n when_o abel_n be_v slay_v that_o god_n may_v not_o want_v a_o church_n he_o send_v seth_n into_o the_o world_n afterward_o it_o be_v in_o the_o family_n of_o noah_n then_o of_o abraham_n isaac_n jaacob_n and_o of_o the_o patriarch_n and_o their_o posterity_n the_o jew_n unto_o who_o few_o of_o other_o nation_n join_v themselves_o and_o so_o most_o be_v without_o the_o church_n and_o at_o the_o come_n of_o the_o gospel_n it_o be_v among_o the_o disciple_n and_o follower_n of_o christ_n and_o afterward_o in_o all_o nation_n as_o have_v be_v already_o show_v of_o which_o though_o many_o revolt_v to_o turkism_n and_o many_o be_v infect_v with_o the_o superstion_n of_o popery_n or_o rather_o oppress_v with_o the_o tyranny_n of_o the_o papacy_n yet_o some_o few_o still_o cleaved_a unto_o the_o truth_n and_o in_o these_o last_o time_n the_o light_n break_v forth_o again_o out_o of_o darkness_n and_o the_o pure_a preach_n of_o god_n word_n out_o of_o infinite_a corruption_n by_o false_a interpretation_n blind_a tradition_n and_o affect_v wrest_n the_o true_a church_n be_v invisible_a in_o elias_n his_o time_n who_o think_v that_o he_o be_v remain_v himself_o alone_a until_o that_o the_o lord_n have_v tell_v he_o that_o he_o have_v leave_v seven_o thousand_o that_o have_v not_o bow_v their_o knee_n to_o baal_n and_o who_o mouth_n have_v not_o kiss_v he_o which_o the_o apostle_n appli_v also_o to_o his_o time_n wherein_o the_o jew_n do_v so_o much_o oppose_v themselves_o against_o the_o proceed_n of_o the_o gospel_n that_o they_o seem_v to_o be_v all_o enemy_n to_o the_o truth_n yet_o without_o doubt_n he_o say_v that_o there_o be_v a_o remnant_n through_o the_o election_n of_o grace_n 11.5_o rom._n 11.5_o 24.21_o luk._n 24.21_o and_o the_o same_o be_v the_o state_n of_o the_o church_n at_o the_o time_n of_o christ_n apprehension_n and_o crucify_a all_o flee_v from_o he_o one_o of_o the_o chief_a deny_v he_o other_o plain_o profess_v their_o distrust_n in_o he_o and_o oftentimes_o since_o have_v it_o be_v bring_v to_o the_o same_o pass_n through_o the_o tyranny_n of_o persecutor_n and_o heretic_n and_o chief_o by_o the_o tyranny_n of_o the_o roman_a bishop_n who_o as_o they_o be_v give_v over_o to_o corruption_n together_o with_o their_o church_n in_o italy_n by_o their_o proud_a affection_n of_o a_o universal_a dominion_n over_o all_o other_o church_n so_o they_o have_v ever_o enforce_v the_o same_o corruption_n upon_o other_o so_o strong_o as_o that_o few_o dare_v mutter_v against_o they_o but_o some_o have_v ever_o be_v endue_v with_o heroical_a spirit_n to_o resist_v and_o speak_v and_o write_v against_o the_o same_o by_o who_o forwardness_n we_o may_v gather_v that_o there_o be_v many_o more_o in_o secret_a in_o all_o time_n which_o groan_v under_o the_o burden_n of_o popish_a superstition_n and_o that_o luther_n and_o zwinglius_fw-la be_v not_o the_o first_o as_o they_o will_v bear_v the_o world_n in_o hand_n as_o though_o before_o they_o there_o be_v never_o any_o dissent_v from_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n but_o to_o lay_v down_o brief_o what_o we_o find_v in_o ecclesiastical_a history_n after_o that_o the_o foundation_n of_o a_o new_a church_n under_o the_o gospel_n be_v lay_v by_o christ_n and_o his_o disciple_n the_o storm_n and_o billow_n of_o persecution_n arise_v and_o continue_v under_o the_o reign_n of_o many_o heathen_a emperor_n for_o the_o space_n of_o three_o hundred_o year_n and_o upward_o by_o all_o which_o though_o it_o be_v bring_v under_o and_o much_o hazard_v of_o drown_v yet_o it_o be_v only_o drench_v and_o by_o the_o good_a emperor_n constantine_n the_o great_a repair_v and_o much_o refresh_v yet_o this_o be_v but_o a_o calm_a for_o a_o season_n for_o in_o his_o son_n time_n arianisme_n be_v set_v abroach_o &_o cause_v almost_o as_o great_a trouble_n as_o in_o the_o time_n of_o heathenism_n the_o orthodox_n notwithstanding_o cleave_v still_o to_o the_o truth_n and_o manful_o endure_v all_o the_o brunt_n of_o this_o long_a last_a storm_n though_o it_o be_v at_o time_n more_o than_o two_o hundred_o year_n after_o this_o the_o monothelit_n and_o nestorian_a heretic_n lift_v up_o their_o head_n and_o have_v high_a power_n on_o their_o side_n do_v not_o a_o little_a by_o their_o persecution_n trouble_v the_o church_n of_o god_n after_o these_o thing_n about_o the_o year_n 800._o the_o worship_v of_o image_n begin_v to_o be_v set_v up_o by_o a_o wicked_a empress_n irene_n of_o constantinople_n against_o which_o gregory_n oppose_v himself_o allow_v the_o use_n of_o image_n but_o not_o the_o adoration_n nor_o pray_v before_o they_o and_o the_o divine_n under_o charles_n the_o great_a but_o before_o this_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n have_v advance_v itself_o by_o the_o mean_n of_o phocas_n who_o of_o a_o common_a soldier_n come_v to_o the_o empire_n of_o constantinople_n by_o murder_v his_o master_n mauritius_n the_o lawful_a emperor_n his_o wife_n and_o child_n labour_v much_o with_o superstitious_a ceremony_n and_o strive_v to_o conform_v all_o other_o church_n hereunto_o for_o this_o cause_n anno_fw-la 617._o columbanus_n and_o gallus_n be_v send_v forth_o with_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o roman_a bishop_n to_o set_v up_o their_o ceremony_n in_o all_o place_n but_o be_v in_o all_o likelihood_n then_o prevent_v for_o two_o counsel_n be_v hereupon_o assemble_v the_o one_o in_o bavaria_n against_o the_o ceremony_n of_o columbanus_n and_o gallus_n lindisfarnensis_fw-la auentin_n annalium_fw-la batorum_fw-la lib._n 3._o author_n aquavitae_fw-la eustatij_fw-la in_o 3._o tom_n operum_fw-la beda_n beda_n vincentius_n balaeus_n â—oan_n mayer_n bed_n â—d_a 3._o c._n 25._o lib._n 4._o cap_n 4._o episcop_n lindisfarnensis_fw-la the_o other_o in_o mariscon_n under_o king_n lotharius_n of_o both_o which_o the_o bare_a title_n only_o remain_v
415._o the_o say_a husse_n begin_v first_o with_o read_v the_o writing_n of_o wickliff_n and_o defend_v these_o thing_n unto_o the_o death_n that_o peter_n neither_o be_v nor_o be_v the_o head_n of_o the_o church_n that_o the_o pope_n dignity_n come_v from_o caesar_n and_o that_o his_o institution_n and_o perfection_n flow_v from_o caesar_n that_o they_o have_v do_v unjust_o that_o condemn_v the_o article_n of_o wickliff_n &c_n &c_n and_o a_o hundred_o year_n after_o as_o he_o have_v foretell_v come_v luther_n for_o he_o have_v say_v that_o they_o may_v indeed_o burn_v the_o goose_n which_o the_o name_n husse_v signify_v but_o within_o a_o hundred_o year_n such_o a_o smell_n shall_v arise_v out_o of_o her_o feather_n as_o all_o italy_n shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o put_v down_o for_o a_o remembrance_n whereof_o these_o word_n be_v write_v in_o certain_a coin_n which_o remain_v with_o husses_n image_n post_fw-la centum_fw-la annos_fw-la deo_fw-la mihique_fw-la sunt_fw-la responsuri_fw-la after_o a_o hundred_o year_n they_o shall_v answer_v to_o god_n and_o to_o i_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o lead_v thou_o along_o christian_a reader_n throughout_o all_o age_n give_v thou_o a_o little_a view_n of_o the_o disposition_n of_o former_a time_n by_o which_o thou_o may_v stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o slanderous_a papist_n cavil_v at_o our_o religion_n as_o too_o new_a &_o but_o of_o yesterday_o when_o as_o in_o very_a truth_n the_o main_a thing_n wherein_o they_o differ_v from_o we_o viz._n ridiculous_a ceremony_n idolatrous_a imagery_n popish_a supremacy_n and_o abuse_n about_o the_o sacrament_n etc._n etc._n can_v never_o have_v approbation_n from_o all_o but_o partly_o fear_v of_o the_o pope_n his_o tyranny_n and_o partly_o the_o mutability_n of_o the_o most_o be_v apt_a to_o follow_v great_a one_o according_a to_o that_o regis_fw-la ad_fw-la exemplar_n &c_n &c_n after_o the_o king_n example_n all_o the_o world_n be_v framid_n first_o make_v these_o abuse_v common_a and_o in_o process_n of_o time_n to_o be_v hold_v the_o very_a religion_n of_o the_o catholic_a church_n of_o god_n well_o affect_v and_o sincere_a person_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n see_v into_o these_o abomination_n and_o according_a to_o their_o slender_a power_n fight_v against_o they_o church_n 1._o duty_n to_o praise_v goâ—s_n mercy_n â—or_a exclude_v none_o out_o of_o the_o church_n now_o follow_v the_o duty_n of_o this_o faith_n the_o first_o be_v to_o praise_v and_o extol_v the_o lord_n mercy_n who_o without_o respect_n of_o form_n or_o beauty_n of_o wealth_n or_o portion_n of_o quality_n or_o condition_n of_o country_n or_o nation_n be_v please_v to_o espouse_v we_o unto_o himself_o in_o spiritual_a marriage_n and_o to_o endow_v we_o with_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n we_o i_o say_v in_o special_a this_o nation_n and_o church_n of_o england_n which_o god_n of_o his_o mercy_n have_v vouchsafe_v to_o call_v not_o only_o out_o of_o the_o utter_a darkness_n of_o paganism_n of_o old_a but_o also_o out_o of_o the_o dregs_n of_o romish_a superstition_n of_o latter_a year_n even_o as_o hester_n be_v more_o please_v to_o king_n ahasuerosh_n then_o all_o the_o virgin_n that_o be_v bring_v in_o unto_o he_o so_o shall_v we_o be_v to_o the_o king_n of_o king_n more_o than_o all_o which_o be_v out_o of_o the_o church_n whether_o turk_n jew_n papist_n or_o other_o infidel_n and_o heretic_n if_o there_o be_v any_o among_o they_o zealous_a for_o their_o superstition_n devout_a charitable_a just_a and_o true_a in_o their_o deal_n much_o more_o shall_v we_o all_o be_v such_o that_o we_o may_v please_v he_o the_o beam_n of_o who_o grace_n have_v be_v more_o shed_v upon_o us._n but_o it_o be_v far_o otherwise_o with_o most_o among_o we_o with_o what_o face_n shall_v we_o look_v upon_o he_o when_o he_o shall_v call_v to_o a_o reckon_n where_o shall_v our_o place_n be_v find_v very_o as_o it_o be_v say_v of_o the_o sodomite_n they_o shall_v rise_v up_o against_o such_o and_o condemn_v they_o idolatrous_a and_o heathen_a man_n shall_v rise_v up_o against_o they_o and_o condemn_v they_o poor_a 2._o duty_n not_o to_o be_v discourage_v because_o we_o be_v poor_a the_o second_o duty_n be_v not_o to_o be_v discourage_v from_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n because_o we_o be_v grievous_a sinner_n or_o poor_a or_o base_a of_o condition_n and_o thus_o without_o all_o likelihood_n of_o attain_v to_o so_o great_a dignity_n for_o the_o company_n which_o he_o receive_v be_v of_o all_o sort_n as_o well_o poor_a as_o rich_a as_o well_o sinner_n as_o righteous_a as_o well_o low_a and_o base_a one_o as_o high_a and_o noble_a persecute_v saul_n be_v as_o well_o accept_v among_o his_o disciple_n as_o preach_v peter_n the_o poor_a publican_n and_o sinner_n as_o just_a zachary_n and_o rich_a joseph_n mary_n possess_v with_o devil_n as_o john_n baptist_n endue_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o prodigal_a spendthrift_n son_n as_o the_o stay_v good_a husband_n that_o never_o break_v his_o father_n command_n wherefore_o let_v we_o all_o come_v bold_o to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v find_v help_n in_o time_n of_o need_n 4.16_o heb._n 4.16_o if_o a_o great_a feast_n be_v make_v from_o which_o none_o shall_v be_v exclude_v neither_o ragged_a nor_o rude_a one_o neither_o lame_a nor_o blind_a neither_o leprous_a nor_o loathsome_a how_o will_v all_o that_o need_n come_v flock_v thereunto_o how_o much_o more_o than_o shall_v we_o thrust_v into_o the_o church_n of_o god_n and_o take_v his_o kingdom_n by_o violence_n see_v he_o have_v set_v the_o gate_n open_v to_o we_o all_o how_o loathsome_a soever_o we_o be_v by_o reason_n of_o our_o sin_n so_o that_o we_o may_v come_v not_o to_o a_o full_a feast_n for_o one_o meal_n but_o to_o be_v feed_v so_o as_o that_o we_o shall_v never_o hunger_n any_o more_o to_o be_v water_v so_o with_o the_o water_n of_o life_n as_o that_o we_o shall_v never_o thirst_v any_o more_o but_o let_v not_o impudent_a &_o hard_a heart_a sinner_n herewith_o as_o with_o fig_n leave_v cover_v their_o filthy_a nakedness_n let_v not_o profane_a one_o who_o life_n be_v a_o trade_n of_o sin_v apply_v this_o as_o a_o cloak_n to_o hide_v their_o vicerous_a sore_n of_o sin_n make_v they_o the_o more_o to_o putrify_v for_o it_o be_v physic_n only_o for_o the_o sick_a it_o be_v a_o medicine_n only_o for_o the_o wound_a groan_v under_o the_o burden_n of_o their_o sin_n 11._o math._n 11._o place_n 3_o duty_n to_o pray_v for_o the_o church_n in_o all_o place_n the_o three_o duty_n be_v to_o be_v like_o affect_a and_o to_o pray_v alike_o for_o god_n church_n in_o france_n in_o germany_n in_o denmark_n in_o grecia_n in_o swevia_n and_o wheresoever_o else_o as_o well_o as_o for_o ourselves_o and_o near_a neighbour_n because_o the_o mystical_a body_n of_o which_o we_o be_v member_n be_v in_o all_o these_o place_n also_o yea_o in_o all_o place_n scatter_v through_o the_o world_n and_o wheresoever_o it_o be_v yet_o it_o be_v all_o but_o one_o body_n one_o holy_a catholic_a church_n we_o be_v to_o pray_v then_o as_o hearty_o for_o the_o weaken_n and_o root_a out_o of_o the_o popish_a heresy_n from_o among_o the_o french_a and_o the_o set_n over_o they_o sincere_a governor_n as_o in_o the_o like_a case_n we_o will_v do_v for_o ourselves_o we_o be_v to_o grieve_v as_o much_o for_o the_o church_n in_o hungary_n and_o transyluania_n so_o spoil_v by_o the_o turk_n as_o if_o it_o be_v our_o own_o case_n 12._o rom._n 12._o for_o in_o the_o body_n if_o one_o member_n be_v grieve_v all_o be_v grieve_v with_o it_o and_o so_o on_o the_o contrary_a side_n in_o like_a manner_n ought_v we_o to_o have_v a_o fellow_n feel_v of_o one_o another_o joy_n and_o misery_n though_o in_o place_n far_o distant_a one_o from_o another_o romanist_n 4_o duty_n not_o to_o be_v trouble_v at_o antiquity_n pretend_v by_o romanist_n the_o four_o duty_n be_v not_o to_o be_v drive_v from_o our_o hold_n for_o the_o antiquity_n of_o our_o religion_n by_o any_o popish_a force_n see_v it_o be_v most_o true_a that_o our_o church_n be_v also_o catholic_n for_o time_n that_o be_v of_o all_o time_n and_o age_n and_o that_o of_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n have_v be_v mere_o force_v upon_o the_o world_n and_o in_o continuance_n of_o time_n for_o want_n of_o knowledge_n of_o the_o better_a come_v to_o be_v esteem_v for_o the_o truth_n as_o mahumetisme_n be_v among_o the_o multitude_n under_o the_o turkish_a dominion_n no_o age_n as_o we_o have_v see_v have_v be_v without_o some_o witness_n hereof_o and_o no_o doubt_n but_o there_o be_v many_o more_o but_o who_o be_v there_o then_o to_o register_v such_o thing_n wherefore_o let_v we_o not_o waver_v in_o our_o faith_n but_o maintain_v it_o to_o the_o death_n see_v that_o
which_o the_o romanist_n make_v their_o great_a strength_n viz._n antiquity_n be_v strong_a for_o us._n if_o other_o even_o in_o the_o darkness_n of_o popery_n have_v but_o a_o little_a dim_a light_n do_v follow_v it_o though_o leave_v alone_o and_o through_o many_o danger_n let_v we_o much_o more_o walk_v ever_o in_o our_o clear_a light_n have_v many_o companion_n and_o all_o encouragement_n let_v we_o not_o love_v darkness_n more_o than_o the_o light_n as_o many_o do_v least_o turn_v unto_o it_o i_o mean_v to_o popery_n again_o it_o turn_v to_o our_o condemnation_n quest_n 37._o how_o may_v a_o man_n know_v certain_o where_o this_o church_n of_o god_n be_v answ_n by_o these_o two_o special_a mark_n viz._n holiness_n teach_v and_o profess_a and_o antiquity_n when_o both_o go_v together_o quest_n 38._o be_v not_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n then_o the_o true_a church_n of_o god_n see_v it_o exceed_v in_o holiness_n and_o be_v most_o ancient_a answ_n no_o it_o be_v a_o true_a church_n indeed_o in_o the_o apostle_n time_n and_o many_o year_n after_o but_o now_o it_o be_v neither_o holy_n for_o great_a uncleanness_n be_v there_o maintain_v nor_o ancient_a for_o the_o ancient_a religion_n be_v deface_v with_o a_o new_a religion_n and_o so_o a_o new_a church_n be_v start_v up_o there_o quest_n 39_o where_o then_o may_v we_o find_v the_o true_a church_n answ_n in_o england_n and_o all_o other_o place_n where_o these_o corruption_n be_v do_v away_o and_o religion_n be_v restore_v to_o the_o first_o puriâ—_n quest_n 40._o how_o can_v this_o be_v see_v the_o religion_n of_o these_o place_n be_v but_o as_o it_o be_v of_o yesterday_o and_o never_o hear_v of_o before_o luther_n and_o caluin_n answ_n this_o be_v a_o mere_a slander_n for_o there_o have_v never_o be_v any_o age_n since_o the_o apostle_n wherein_o there_o have_v not_o be_v some_o which_o have_v stand_v to_o the_o maintenance_n hereof_o and_o against_o romish_a corruption_n quest_n 41._o how_o happen_v it_o then_o that_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n still_o ever_o prevail_v and_o be_v account_v of_o all_o the_o world_n for_o christ_n true_a church_n and_o these_o oppugner_n be_v never_o of_o any_o esteem_n answ_n by_o the_o greatness_n and_o tyranny_n of_o the_o roman_a bishop_n who_o chief_a care_n it_o have_v be_v almost_o ever_o since_o constantine_n time_n to_o magnify_v their_o own_o church_n and_o themselves_o and_o to_o suppress_v their_o adversary_n quest_n 42._o but_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o the_o roman_a church_n have_v be_v once_o a_o true_a church_n shall_v fall_v see_v god_n have_v promise_v his_o spirit_n unto_o his_o church_n to_o be_v always_o present_a to_o lead_v it_o into_o all_o truth_n answ_n the_o lord_n tithe_n not_o his_o spirit_n hereby_o to_o any_o place_n for_o then_o the_o famous_a church_n of_o asia_n long_a sâ—nce_n collapse_v shall_v still_o have_v be_v true_a church_n but_o the_o spirit_n be_v always_o present_a to_o the_o faithful_a in_o all_o place_n of_o the_o world_n expla_fw-la all_o these_o question_n be_v before_o resolve_v in_o the_o open_n and_o confirm_v of_o the_o nine_o article_n only_o i_o have_v think_v it_o necessary_a to_o insert_v they_o here_o for_o the_o better_a understanding_n of_o such_o as_o can_v so_o well_o conceive_v of_o a_o continue_a discourse_n let_v the_o reader_n therefore_o seek_v above_o and_o he_o shall_v find_v all_o these_o thing_n more_o full_o lay_v open_a by_o argument_n and_o reason_n by_o scripture_n history_n and_o observation_n it_o be_v time_n now_o to_o proceed_v to_o the_o ten_o article_n set_v down_o the_o four_o thing_n to_o be_v believe_v concern_v the_o church_n quest_n 43._o which_o be_v the_o four_o thing_n which_o you_o learn_v to_o believe_v concern_v the_o church_n answ_n four_o i_o learn_v to_o believe_v that_o there_o be_v certain_a special_a benefit_n belong_v to_o the_o church_n and_o to_o every_o true_a member_n thereof_o viz._n the_o communion_n of_o saint_n the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o body_n and_o the_o life_n everlasting_a quest_n 44._o what_o mean_v you_o by_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n ans_fw-fr that_o holy_a and_o sweet_a fellowship_n which_o all_o the_o member_n of_o christ_n church_n have_v one_o with_o another_o as_o they_o make_v all_o but_o one_o body_n in_o christ_n so_o communicate_v of_o all_o good_a thing_n unto_o one_o another_o whether_o spiritual_a or_o temporal_a as_o their_o mutual_a necessity_n do_v require_v expla_fw-la after_o the_o description_n of_o the_o true_a church_n of_o god_n by_o the_o mark_n here_o follow_v the_o comfortable_a and_o bless_a estate_n thereof_o set_v down_o in_o these_o privilege_n the_o communion_n of_o saint_n etc._n etc._n that_o no_o man_n may_v think_v it_o lose_v labour_n either_o to_o seek_v out_o the_o true_a church_n or_o to_o endeavour_v to_o join_v himself_o unto_o the_o same_o for_o the_o meaning_n of_o this_o first_o privilege_n the_o communion_n of_o saint_n be_v as_o much_o in_o effect_n as_o their_o common_a union_n unto_o christ_n their_o head_n and_o through_o he_o unto_o god_n the_o father_n and_o of_o one_o unto_o another_o even_o as_o there_o be_v a_o union_n betwixt_o member_n of_o the_o same_o body_n which_o union_n stretch_v not_o only_o to_o the_o church_n militant_a howsoever_o disperse_v but_o even_o to_o the_o church_n triumphant_a also_o and_o the_o saint_n in_o heaven_n so_o that_o first_o in_o believe_v the_o communion_n of_o saint_n i_o do_v hold_v and_o acknowledge_v that_o none_o in_o the_o world_n of_o what_o company_n or_o degree_n soever_o be_v so_o high_o advance_v and_o so_o happy_a for_o the_o fellowship_n into_o the_o order_n of_o which_o they_o be_v join_v as_o the_o saint_n be_v as_o they_o which_o be_v of_o the_o company_n of_o god_n church_n and_o people_n because_o that_o they_o may_v happy_o be_v join_v to_o man_n famous_a upon_o earth_n but_o these_o be_v join_v to_o the_o holy_a one_o place_v in_o heaven_n they_o may_v be_v join_v to_o prince_n and_o man_n great_a upon_o earth_n but_o these_o be_v join_v to_o the_o king_n of_o king_n to_o the_o great_a both_o in_o earth_n and_o in_o heaven_n second_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n be_v as_o much_o as_o their_o communicate_v with_o their_o head_n jesus_n christ_n and_o with_o one_o another_o whereby_o christ_n merit_n and_o righteousness_n be_v make_v common_a unto_o they_o and_o their_o sin_n and_o misery_n unto_o he_o and_o their_o prayer_n fasting_n and_o devotion_n be_v make_v common_a unto_o one_o another_o not_o only_o among_o the_o live_n but_o even_o among_o the_o live_n and_o the_o saint_n depart_v also_o and_o last_o whereby_o temporal_a and_o outward_a thing_n of_o this_o life_n be_v make_v common_a unto_o they_o through_o christ_n who_o be_v heir_n of_o all_o thing_n so_o as_o that_o they_o only_o have_v true_a right_n and_o title_n before_o god_n unto_o earthly_a thing_n i_o do_v then_o in_o the_o second_o place_n here_o acknowledge_v and_o believe_v that_o no_o small_a good_a come_v of_o this_o communion_n but_o such_o as_o the_o world_n can_v afford_v for_o my_o sin_n be_v lay_v upon_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n serve_v to_o clothe_v i_o if_o i_o be_v in_o misery_n he_o be_v not_o without_o sense_n and_o feel_n thereof_o but_o what_o be_v do_v against_o i_o he_o account_v it_o as_o do_v against_o himself_o moreover_o the_o continual_a and_o daily_a prayer_n of_o all_o good_a people_n ascend_v up_o for_o i_o if_o i_o be_v afflict_v they_o grieve_v if_o in_o welfare_n they_o joy_v yea_o the_o saint_n in_o heaven_n cry_v to_o god_n for_o the_o shorten_n of_o our_o day_n of_o misery_n last_o though_o my_o estate_n be_v never_o so_o poor_a in_o this_o world_n yet_o i_o be_o rich_a than_o many_o that_o have_v great_a possession_n they_o be_v usurper_n but_o i_o have_v right_o unto_o my_o poor_a clothes_n and_o slender_a diet_n &_o unto_o more_o as_o god_n shall_v be_v please_v to_o send_v it_o i_o and_o if_o i_o be_v rich_a i_o communicate_v unto_o the_o necessity_n of_o god_n child_n and_o thus_o provide_v i_o riches_n that_o shall_v never_o perish_v or_o be_v lose_v proof_n proof_n for_o the_o proof_n of_o these_o thing_n and_o first_o of_o the_o union_n of_o the_o saint_n with_o christ_n jesus_n this_o benefit_n the_o lord_n himself_o pray_v for_o say_v of_o all_o such_o as_o shall_v believe_v in_o his_o name_n 17.11_o joh._n 17.11_o i_o pray_v o_o father_n that_o they_o all_o may_v be_v one_o as_o thou_o be_v in_o i_o and_o i_o in_o thou_o that_o they_o may_v be_v also_o in_o us._n and_o as_o he_o pray_v for_o it_o so_o he_o have_v by_o a_o spiritual_a marriage_n of_o his_o church_n unto_o himself_o effect_v it_o for_o which_o cause_n the_o apostle_n be_v bold_a
leave_v scarce_o sufficient_a for_o their_o own_o maintenance_n nor_o do_v this_o favour_n the_o anabaptisticall_a community_n of_o all_o thing_n for_o we_o be_v not_o otherwise_o to_o conceive_v of_o the_o community_n of_o thing_n in_o the_o apostle_n time_n but_o only_o that_o as_o any_o man_n do_v sell_v and_o dedicate_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o apostle_n and_o disciple_n which_o have_v not_o wherewithal_o else_o to_o live_v so_o that_o only_o so_o dedicate_v do_v remain_v as_o the_o church_n treasury_n out_o of_o which_o the_o faithful_a that_o want_v be_v relieve_v there_o remain_v unto_o every_o man_n still_o some_o thing_n which_o be_v proper_a unto_o himself_o or_o at_o least_o there_o remain_v a_o liberty_n to_o have_v retain_v some_o parcel_n unto_o himself_o as_o in_o all_o populous_a place_n abound_v with_o poor_a there_o be_v stock_n and_o treasury_n at_o this_o day_n the_o only_a difference_n be_v that_o then_o man_n be_v more_o devote_a &_o the_o necessity_n of_o the_o saint_n great_a it_o be_v more_o abundant_o bring_v into_o this_o treasury_n but_o now_o more_o spare_o for_o if_o all_o thing_n have_v be_v common_a that_o exhortation_n to_o the_o church_n of_o corinth_n 16._o 1._o cor._n 16._o of_o lay_v aside_o for_o the_o poor_a every_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n as_o god_n have_v bless_v every_o man_n have_v be_v to_o no_o purpose_n there_o have_v be_v no_o use_n of_o their_o love-feast_n which_o be_v make_v by_o the_o rich_a for_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o poor_a neither_o can_v some_o by_o excess_n have_v be_v drunken_a and_o some_o hungry_a as_o they_o be_v when_o the_o use_n of_o these_o feast_n be_v corrupt_v among_o they_o 11._o 1._o cor_n 11._o 3.1_o col._n 3.1_o six_o and_o last_o for_o our_o communion_n with_o the_o saint_n depart_v it_o be_v first_o in_o our_o converse_v with_o they_o by_o heavenly_a thought_n according_a to_o that_o exhortation_n to_o the_o colossian_n set_v your_o affection_n on_o thing_n which_o be_v above_o by_o holiness_n of_o life_n according_a to_o that_o profession_n of_o the_o apostle_n to_o the_o philippian_n our_o conversation_n be_v in_o heaven_n from_o whence_o we_o expect_v a_o saviour_n 20_o phil._n â—_o 20_o and_o by_o sigh_v after_o heaven_n according_a to_o that_o consolation_n of_o the_o corinthian_n 5.2_o 2._o cor._n 5.2_o therefore_o we_o sigh_v desire_v to_o be_v clothe_v with_o our_o house_n which_o be_v from_o heaven_n second_o in_o our_o like_a affection_n unto_o god_n glory_n and_o against_o the_o enemy_n of_o the_o church_n for_o as_o we_o pray_v for_o the_o advancement_n of_o the_o one_o and_o the_o confusion_n of_o the_o other_o so_o much_o more_o do_v they_o for_o they_o cry_v 6.10_o revel_v 6.10_o how_o long_a lord_n holy_a and_o true_a do_v thou_o not_o judge_v and_o avenge_v our_o bloodshed_n by_o they_o upon_o the_o earth_n which_o they_o say_v not_o because_o they_o be_v endue_v with_o less_o charity_n towards_o their_o enemy_n and_o persecutor_n then_o faithful_a martyr_n upon_o earth_n who_o have_v pray_v for_o they_o but_o partly_o through_o the_o love_n of_o their_o fellow-servant_n still_o subject_a to_o their_o fury_n unless_o they_o be_v cut_v off_o and_o partly_o through_o their_o understanding_n clear_v to_o discern_v reprobate_a persecutor_n and_o chief_o through_o the_o desire_n that_o god_n glory_n may_v be_v magnify_v by_o take_v away_o such_o main_a let_n and_o hindrance_n of_o the_o gospel_n proceed_n for_o it_o may_v well_o be_v hold_v that_o the_o saint_n in_o heaven_n do_v cry_v unto_o god_n in_o general_a against_o satan_n and_o all_o his_o instrument_n at_o all_o time_n know_v their_o fury_n even_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n against_o god_n people_n in_o the_o world_n but_o the_o error_n be_v to_o believe_v that_o they_o know_v our_o particular_a necessity_n or_o can_v hear_v we_o upon_o earth_n complain_v of_o they_o which_o be_v a_o property_n of_o the_o godhead_n only_o which_o be_v infinite_a and_o all-sufficient_a to_o such_o as_o call_v upon_o he_o society_n 1._o duty_n to_o renounce_v wicked_a society_n have_v thus_o at_o large_a deal_v with_o the_o meaning_n of_o this_o article_n and_o the_o ground_n of_o holy_a scripture_n from_o whence_o it_o be_v take_v it_o remain_v now_o that_o we_o lie_v down_o the_o duty_n of_o which_o the_o first_o be_v to_o abandon_v all_o wicked_a society_n because_o we_o profess_v fellowship_n with_o saint_n betwixt_o who_o and_o these_o there_o be_v no_o agreement_n for_o what_o agreement_n be_v there_o 6_o 2._o cor._n 6_o say_v the_o apostle_n betwixt_o god_n and_o belial_n betwixt_o light_n and_o darkness_n betwixt_o righteousness_n and_o unrighteousness_n wherefore_o we_o be_v forbid_v to_o have_v fellowship_n with_o such_o 1â—_n 1._o cor._n 5_o 1â—_n if_o any_o be_v call_v a_o brother_n that_o be_v a_o fornicator_n or_o drunkard_n or_o idolater_n through_o covetousness_n with_o such_o a_o one_o eat_v not_o and_o again_o if_o any_o walk_v inordinate_o we_o command_v you_o that_o you_o withdraw_v yourselves_o from_o they_o and_o â—_o 2._o these_o â—_o â—_o with_o the_o fool_n say_v solomon_n thou_o shall_v learn_v folly_n and_o the_o companion_n of_o fool_n shall_v be_v afflict_v with_o many_o other_o place_n purposely_o restrain_v we_o from_o such_o companion_n and_o indeed_o how_o can_v thou_o believe_v thyself_o to_o be_v of_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n and_o yet_o have_v voluntary_a inward_a fellowship_n with_o the_o wicked_a very_o no_o more_o than_o those_o that_o live_v among_o the_o samaritan_o and_o have_v deal_n with_o they_o can_v defend_v themselves_o to_o be_v of_o the_o jew_n commonwealth_n see_v as_o the_o woman_n of_o samaria_n tell_v christ_n â—_o joh._n â—_o the_o jew_n meddlenot_v with_o the_o samaritans_n no_o more_o than_o they_o which_o haunt_v the_o stew_n daily_o can_v defend_v themselves_o to_o be_v chaste_a and_o honest_a man_n see_v that_o such_o come_v not_o into_o these_o dangerous_a place_n it_o be_v true_a i_o grant_v that_o the_o saint_n may_v come_v among_o vicious_a person_n as_o among_o stranger_n to_o eat_v and_o to_o drink_v to_o buy_v and_o to_o sell_v with_o they_o or_o they_o may_v use_v their_o company_n to_o win_v they_o to_o christ_n as_o s._n paul_n say_v that_o to_o all_o man_n he_o become_v all_o thing_n that_o he_o may_v win_v some_o but_o to_o make_v they_o our_o choice_n companion_n to_o delight_v in_o they_o and_o single_v they_o out_o to_o be_v our_o consort_n can_v no_o more_o stand_v with_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n than_o the_o sun_n clear_a light_n with_o the_o most_o pitchy_a darkness_n of_o the_o night_n let_v we_o abstain_v then_o from_o such_o company_n with_o john_n the_o apostle_n let_v we_o cry_v properemus_fw-la hinc_fw-la let_v we_o hasten_v hence_o lest_o the_o house_n fall_v upon_o we_o where_o a_o enemy_n of_o the_o truth_n be_v when_o he_o understand_v enter_v the_o bath_n that_o cerinthus_n the_o heretic_n be_v there_o light_n 3._o duty_n to_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n the_o three_o duty_n be_v to_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n of_o god_n holy_a word_n by_o virtuous_a live_n because_o of_o our_o fellowship_n with_o christ_n &_o through_o he_o with_o god_n the_o father_n for_o god_n be_v light_n say_v s._n john_n and_o if_o we_o walk_v in_o darkness_n and_o say_v that_o we_o have_v fellowship_n with_o he_o we_o lie_v and_o do_v not_o true_o 1.7_o 1_o jon._n 1.7_o so_o christ_n call_v himself_o the_o light_n of_o the_o world_n and_o pronounce_v this_o the_o condemnation_n of_o the_o world_n because_o light_n be_v come_v and_o man_n love_v darkness_n more_o than_o light_n because_o their_o deed_n be_v evil_a that_o be_v when_o he_o come_v to_o inlighten_v they_o with_o his_o holy_a precept_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n they_o neglect_v this_o and_o persist_v in_o unbelief_n and_o sin_n which_o will_v be_v their_o damnation_n whosoever_o therefore_o tread_v in_o the_o same_o step_n may_v well_o expect_v the_o same_o end_n they_o be_v not_o in_o christ_n they_o be_v far_o from_o any_o union_n with_o he_o for_o such_o walk_n after_o the_o spirit_n speak_v in_o the_o word_n and_o so_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n unto_o they_o 8.1_o rom._n 8.1_o this_o be_v the_o spiritual_a whoredom_n of_o which_o the_o prophet_n do_v so_o much_o complain_v cause_v a_o divorce_n betwixt_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o people_n and_o so_o a_o deprivation_n of_o all_o goodly_a ornament_n before_o bestow_v so_o that_o as_o the_o case_n of_o a_o woman_n be_v which_o have_v play_v the_o whore_n and_o for_o this_o be_v put_v away_o from_o her_o husband_n with_o shame_n and_o without_o all_o mercy_n burn_v in_o the_o fire_n so_o be_v our_o case_n if_o we_o neglect_v his_o will_n and_o follow_v our_o own_o corruption_n our_o union_n with_o the_o lord_n be_v
though_o we_o do_v still_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o law_n for_o that_o neither_o fear_n lead_v we_o thereunto_o not_o rudeness_n make_v it_o hard_o but_o god_n spirit_n lead_v we_o and_o fit_v our_o heart_n so_o unto_o they_o as_o that_o all_o thing_n become_v delightful_a and_o easy_a and_o this_o be_v the_o meaning_n of_o the_o apostle_n when_o he_o say_v such_o as_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n 5.18_o gal._n 5.18_o be_v not_o under_o the_o law_n and_o when_o in_o another_o place_n he_o say_v 1.9_o 1._o tim._n 1.9_o the_o law_n be_v not_o give_v to_o the_o righteous_a but_o to_o the_o lawless_a and_o disobedient_a 8.1_o rom._n 8.1_o four_o in_o regard_n of_o condemnation_n the_o law_n curse_n without_o christ_n all_o be_v under_o heavy_a plague_n and_o punishment_n denounce_v in_o the_o law_n against_o the_o transgressor_n but_o christ_n come_v have_v set_v all_o such_o as_o believe_v in_o his_o name_n free_a here-from_a according_a to_o that_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o such_o as_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o again_o he_o have_v deliver_v we_o from_o the_o curse_n be_v make_v a_o curse_n for_o us._n without_o christ_n 8._o gal_n 3.13_o 2._o cor._n 8._o do_v what_o we_o can_v we_o shall_v still_o have_v be_v untoward_a and_o wicked_a servant_n and_o accurse_v but_o through_o christ_n our_o will_n be_v accept_v and_o we_o be_v deliver_v and_o thus_o you_o see_v how_o there_o be_v freedom_n from_o the_o law_n and_o yet_o the_o law_n continue_v wherefore_o neither_o the_o licentious_a antinomi_n nor_o the_o fantastical_a anabaptist_n be_v to_o be_v hear_v which_o deny_v all_o use_n of_o the_o law_n under_o the_o gospel_n and_o maintain_v that_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o mind_n only_o which_o they_o call_v revelation_n be_v to_o be_v follow_v neither_o be_v we_o to_o account_v otherwise_o of_o that_o new_a invention_n then_o false_a and_o fantastical_a and_o flow_v mere_o from_o idle_a fantastict_a brain_n which_o teach_v the_o freedom_n from_o the_o law_n to_o be_v the_o gentile_a freedom_n unto_o who_o it_o be_v never_o give_v but_o only_o to_o the_o israelite_n neither_o do_v belong_v unto_o they_o but_o only_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o agree_v with_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n and_o be_v explain_v in_o the_o gospel_n this_o be_v new_a because_o all_o antiquity_n be_v ignorant_a of_o it_o tertullian_n know_v it_o not_o for_o otherwise_o he_o will_v not_o have_v teach_v as_o he_o do_v that_o god_n give_v moses_n his_o law_n to_o all_o man_n and_o not_o to_o the_o jew_n only_o that_o reverend_a father_n athanasius_n be_v ignorant_a of_o it_o 2._o lib._n adversus_fw-la jud._n prop._n 2._o for_o otherwise_o he_o will_v not_o have_v teach_v that_o the_o law_n be_v not_o bring_v in_o for_o the_o jew_n sake_n only_o neither_o be_v the_o prophet_n send_v only_o to_o they_o but_o be_v appoint_v to_o this_o euang._n athan._n de_fw-fr lege_fw-la &_o euang._n that_o they_o shall_v be_v master_n and_o pedagogue_n to_o the_o whole_a world_n and_o that_o they_o may_v be_v account_v a_o public_a and_o holy_a school_n as_o well_o in_o those_o thing_n that_o belong_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n as_o to_o the_o discipline_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o all_o other_o ancient_n witness_v their_o continual_a labour_a to_o commend_v moses_n and_o to_o magnify_v his_o writing_n that_o they_o may_v breed_v a_o reverend_a opinion_n hereof_o in_o the_o unbeliever_n wherefore_o this_o be_v a_o new_a device_n and_o as_o it_o be_v new_a so_o be_v it_o dangerous_a many_o way_n and_o to_o be_v take_v heed_n of_o let_v we_o then_o know_v the_o truth_n cleave_v unto_o it_o know_v that_o christ_n have_v give_v no_o liberty_n to_o sin_n against_o the_o law_n in_o the_o small_a thing_n let_v we_o still_o walk_v as_o strict_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o law_n as_o if_o we_o have_v no_o liberty_n at_o all_o therefrom_o that_o thus_o we_o may_v be_v answerable_a to_o our_o time_n of_o freedom_n by_o christ_n jesus_n and_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n have_v comfort_n that_o we_o be_v not_o neither_o shall_v ever_o be_v under_o the_o curse_n and_o condemnation_n of_o the_o law_n from_o which_o thou_o lord_n final_o deliver_v us._n amen_o have_v be_v long_o enough_o already_o in_o the_o generality_n touch_v the_o law_n we_o be_v now_o to_o proceed_v unto_o particular_n quest_n 51._o how_o many_o commandment_n be_v there_o and_o how_o be_v they_o divide_v answ_n there_o be_v ten_o which_o be_v divide_v into_o two_o table_n explan_n this_o number_n of_o the_o commandment_n as_o also_o the_o division_n be_v make_v by_o god_n himself_o who_o give_v they_o write_v as_o have_v be_v already_o show_v in_o two_o table_n of_o stone_n to_o his_o servant_n moses_n table_n the_o commandment_n divide_v into_o two_o table_n and_o herein_o therefore_o do_v all_o writer_n agree_v both_o ancient_a and_o modern_a both_o protestant_n and_o popish_a the_o only_a difference_n be_v about_o the_o right_a distinction_n of_o these_o commandment_n for_o some_o have_v place_v five_o in_o either_o table_n as_o the_o jew_n philo_n and_o josephus_n learned_a writer_n among_o they_o some_o have_v place_v three_o in_o the_o first_o table_n and_o seven_o in_o the_o second_o as_o sometime_o augustine_n do_v to_o express_v the_o mystery_n of_o the_o trinity_n but_o the_o papist_n do_v it_o at_o this_o day_n to_o defend_v their_o idolatry_n and_o yet_o to_o keep_v the_o number_n of_o ten_o they_o divide_v the_o last_o commandment_n into_o two_o and_o so_o do_v the_o lutheran_n some_o again_o divide_v they_o by_o four_o in_o the_o first_o table_n and_o six_o in_o the_o latter_a as_o almost_o all_o ancient_a greek_a father_n athanatius_n origen_n gregorius_n nazianzenus_n chrysostomus_n etc._n etc._n and_o some_o latin_n as_o elsewhere_o augustine_n hierom_n ambrose_n sulpitius_n etc._n etc._n but_o this_o controversy_n may_v soon_o be_v end_v if_o man_n will_v bring_v their_o religion_n to_o god_n law_n and_o not_o god_n law_n to_o their_o religion_n as_o they_o of_o the_o roman_a church_n do_v for_o if_o the_o first_o table_n be_v the_o first_o and_o great_a commandment_n of_o the_o law_n teach_v we_o to_o love_v the_o lord_n with_o all_o our_o heart_n and_o the_o second_o be_v like_a unto_o it_o teach_v our_o duty_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n how_o we_o shall_v love_v he_o as_o ourselves_o as_o christ_n himself_o have_v teach_v than_o it_o be_v without_o doubt_n that_o all_o which_o teach_v the_o love_n of_o god_n belong_v to_o the_o first_o and_o all_o which_o teach_v our_o duty_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n belong_v to_o the_o second_o table_n which_o be_v so_o and_o four_o distinct_a thing_n give_v in_o charge_n touch_v the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o six_o touch_v our_o neighbour_n and_o no_o more_o how_o can_v the_o distinction_n fit_o be_v otherwise_o make_v but_o into_o four_o and_o six_o again_o let_v the_o last_o commandment_n be_v well_o consider_v and_o it_o will_v easy_o appear_v to_o be_v but_o one_o even_o all_o that_o which_o forbid_v covet_v both_o because_o it_o touch_v but_o one_o thing_n only_o and_o be_v again_o repeat_v in_o a_o different_a order_n in_o the_o book_n of_o deuteronomy_n thou_o shall_v not_o covet_v thy_o neighbour_n wife_n 5.21_o deut._n 5.21_o thou_o shall_v not_o covet_v thy_o neighbour_n house_n whereas_o in_o exodus_fw-la it_o be_v thou_o shall_v not_o covet_v thy_o neighbour_n house_n thou_o shall_v not_o covet_v thy_o neighbour_n wife_n which_o will_v not_o have_v be_v if_o it_o have_v be_v two_o distinct_a commandment_n but_o as_o all_o the_o rest_n so_o these_o in_o their_o repetition_n will_v have_v keep_v their_o proper_a place_n quest_n 52._o in_o which_o table_n do_v you_o learn_v your_o duty_n towards_o god_n answ_n in_o the_o first_o contain_v the_o four_o former_a commandment_n quest_n what_o be_v your_o duty_n towards_o god_n answ_n my_o duty_n towards_o god_n be_v to_o believe_v in_o he_o to_o fear_v he_o and_o to_o love_v he_o with_o all_o my_o heart_n with_o all_o my_o strength_n and_o with_o all_o my_o might_n to_o worship_v he_o to_o give_v he_o thanks_o to_o put_v my_o whole_a trust_n in_o he_o to_o call_v upon_o he_o to_o honour_v his_o holy_a name_n and_o his_o word_n and_o to_o serve_v he_o true_o all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n commandment_n our_o duty_n towards_o god_n in_o the_o â—â—â—wer_n first_o commandment_n explan_n this_o be_v in_o general_a the_o content_n of_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o first_o table_n and_o be_v thus_o without_o further_a distinction_n set_v down_o have_v respect_n unto_o young_a child_n with_o who_o it_o be_v well_o if_o some_o good_a thing_n in_o general_n be_v put_v into_o they_o as_o they_o be_v able_a to_o bear_v and_o with_o such_o brevity_n
the_o sin_n though_o most_o loud_o cry_v of_o that_o people_n and_o for_o this_o be_v it_o that_o the_o main_a sin_n against_o every_o precept_n of_o the_o first_o table_n be_v censure_v with_o death_n but_o it_o be_v not_o so_o with_o all_o those_o of_o the_o second_o table_n yet_o do_v i_o not_o so_o rigorous_o press_v this_o rule_n as_o to_o infer_v that_o the_o least_o sin_n against_o the_o first_o table_n must_v needs_o be_v more_o heinous_a than_o the_o great_a against_o the_o second_o which_o have_v be_v rash_o conclude_v by_o some_o can_v any_o christian_a persuade_v i_o that_o i_o commit_v a_o more_o damnable_a sin_n in_o be_v overtake_v with_o a_o nap_n at_o a_o long_a sermon_n or_o come_v once_o late_o to_o church_n then_o if_o i_o have_v murder_v my_o own_o father_n let_v i_o be_v throw_v out_o of_o a_o window_n if_o i_o think_v that_o eutychus_n act._n 20.9_o sin_v more_o grievous_o than_o cain_n gen._n 4_o 8._o in_o gather_v a_o proportion_n between_o one_o sin_n and_o another_o all_o respect_n be_v not_o to_o be_v have_v to_o the_o object_n against_o who_o the_o offence_n be_v do_v but_o regard_n must_v be_v have_v also_o of_o the_o kind_n of_o the_o action_n commit_v of_o the_o malice_n or_o infirmity_n of_o the_o committer_n etc._n etc._n these_o be_v sometime_o so_o superlative_a that_o they_o overbalance_v the_o general_a respect_n to_o the_o object_n the_o comparison_n therefore_o between_o the_o two_o table_n be_v to_o receive_v modification_n and_o moderation_n by_o restraint_n as_o caeteris_fw-la paribus_fw-la or_o where_o there_o be_v not_o overmuch_o imparity_n otherwise_o in_o eodem_fw-la gradu_fw-la aut_fw-la specie_fw-la wherein_o affection_n intention_n malice_n presumption_n infirmity_n neglect_n etc._n etc._n be_v to_o be_v counterbalance_v among_o themselves_o and_o one_o against_o another_o the_o sixth_o rule_n be_v this_o there_o be_v so_o near_o a_o relation_n betwixt_o all_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o moral_a law_n 6._o rule_n 6._o that_o whosoever_o observe_v all_o fail_v only_o in_o one_o point_n be_v guilty_a of_o all_o because_o as_o s._n james_n teach_v there_o be_v one_o and_o the_o same_o the_o author_n of_o they_o all_o and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o of_o two_o evil_n â—0_n jam._n 2._o â—0_n be_v mala_fw-la culpae_fw-la not_z penae_fw-la not_o the_o lesser_a but_o neither_o be_v to_o be_v choose_v and_o hitherto_o of_o the_o first_o thing_n now_o follow_v the_o second_o commandment_n rule_n 2._o of_o the_o singularity_n of_o these_o commandment_n of_o the_o singularity_n of_o these_o commandment_n which_o be_v in_o this_o that_o every_o of_o these_o four_o have_v both_o the_o commandment_n and_o the_o reason_n which_o be_v plain_a in_o the_o three_o latter_a and_o be_v only_o call_v in_o question_n in_o the_o former_a because_o it_o be_v not_o place_v as_o a_o reason_n but_o as_o a_o preface_n to_o all_o the_o commandment_n before_o any_o charge_n give_v whence_o it_o be_v reason_n the_o first_o commandment_n have_v a_o special_a reason_n that_o some_o have_v make_v it_o a_o general_a preparative_n persuade_v to_o the_o obedience_n of_o all_o these_o law_n but_o it_o will_v appear_v i_o take_v it_o to_o be_v a_o special_a reason_n of_o the_o first_o also_o and_o more_o proper_o belong_v unto_o it_o if_o we_o consider_v first_o that_o the_o other_o three_o be_v subordinate_a have_v their_o special_a reason_n and_o much_o more_o than_o shall_v this_o being_n chief_a and_o ground_n of_o all_o second_o the_o identity_n of_o the_o reason_n here_o use_v and_o in_o the_o second_o i_o be_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n and_o i_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n be_o a_o jealous_a god_n both_o be_v alike_o fit_a to_o strike_v terror_n into_o the_o offender_n as_o the_o precept_n be_v alike_o the_o one_o forbid_v inward_a the_o other_o outward_a idolatry_n so_o that_o if_o this_o of_o the_o first_o be_v make_v only_o general_a for_o the_o same_o cause_n may_v that_o of_o the_o second_o and_o neither_o shall_v have_v their_o special_a reason_n three_o if_o it_o be_v further_o consider_v how_o this_o reason_n do_v special_o fit_v the_o precept_n i_o be_o the_o lord_n therefore_o thou_o shall_v acknowledge_v i_o and_o none_o other_o i_o bring_v thou_o out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n etc._n etc._n therefore_o thou_o shall_v be_v ungrateful_a if_o thou_o deny_v i_o or_o join_v any_o fellow_n with_o i_o quest_n 54._o in_o which_o word_n be_v the_o first_o commandment_n contain_v and_o in_o which_o be_v the_o reason_n answ_n the_o commandemennt_v be_v in_o these_o word_n thou_o shall_v have_v none_o other_o god_n but_o i_o the_o reason_n in_o these_o i_o be_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n which_o have_v bring_v thou_o out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n out_o of_o the_o house_n of_o bondage_n quest_n 55._o what_o be_v we_o here_o command_v answ_n to_o have_v the_o lord_n for_o our_o god_n which_o be_v to_o love_v he_o above_o all_o to_o fear_v he_o above_o all_o to_o put_v our_o whole_a trust_n and_o confidence_n in_o he_o and_o to_o make_v our_o prayer_n unto_o he_o alone_o commandment_n the_o manner_n observe_v in_o handle_v the_o commandment_n explan_n the_o method_n which_o i_o intend_v general_o to_o follow_v in_o open_v the_o commandment_n be_v first_o to_o handle_v the_o commandment_n itself_o and_o then_o the_o reason_n and_o in_o every_o commandment_n these_o two_o part_n the_o duty_n enjoin_v and_o vice_n forbid_v where_o the_o commandment_n be_v affirmative_a and_o contrariwise_o first_o the_o vice_n forbid_v and_o then_o the_o duty_n when_o it_o be_v negative_a this_o first_o commandment_n be_v mix_v or_o compound_v of_o both_o thou_o shall_v have_v i_o for_o thy_o god_n and_o none_o other_o enjoin_v 1._o duty_n enjoin_v touch_v the_o duty_n it_o be_v to_o have_v and_o to_o set_v up_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o practice_n the_o lord_n jehovah_n who_o only_o reign_v in_o heaven_n and_o in_o earth_n for_o our_o god_n which_o be_v the_o main_a and_o principal_a scope_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n even_o as_o the_o main_a duty_n of_o a_o subject_n towards_o his_o prince_n be_v to_o acknowledge_v he_o and_o to_o swear_v allegiance_n unto_o he_o which_o if_o it_o be_v not_o what_o will_v all_o other_o law_n and_o statute_n avail_v what_o likelihood_n be_v there_o of_o be_v contain_v in_o obedience_n in_o other_o thing_n sure_o none_o at_o all_o but_o that_o the_o person_n which_o be_v unconformable_a in_o the_o first_o will_v live_v like_o a_o disorderly_a riotour_n and_o dangerous_a traitor_n so_o if_o we_o refuse_v to_o set_v up_o the_o true_a god_n in_o our_o heart_n which_o be_v our_o vow_v allegiance_n what_o other_o account_n can_v the_o lord_n make_v of_o we_o but_o as_o of_o a_o company_n of_o outlaw_n and_o unworthy_a to_o live_v in_o the_o commonwealth_n of_o his_o church_n and_o to_o be_v fellow-citizen_n with_o his_o saint_n now_o the_o lord_n be_v not_o then_o acknowledge_v this_o duty_n be_v not_o then_o perform_v when_o we_o make_v profession_n in_o word_n and_o outward_o of_o serve_v the_o true_a god_n but_o when_o we_o love_v he_o in_o the_o high_a degree_n when_o we_o fear_v he_o trust_v in_o he_o and_o seek_v unto_o he_o in_o all_o our_o necessity_n wherefore_o almighty_a god_n in_o comment_v upon_o this_o precept_n in_o other_o place_n of_o his_o holy_a word_n have_v show_v express_o how_o earnest_o he_o require_v all_o these_o thing_n god_n 1_o duty_n to_o love_v god_n first_o for_o love_n he_o urge_v it_o with_o such_o a_o preface_n and_o strain_v himself_o to_o so_o many_o variety_n in_o press_v it_o as_o if_o he_o will_v make_v know_v that_o all_o else_o be_v nothing_o without_o it_o hear_v o_o israel_n 6.3_o deut._n 6.3_o say_v he_o by_o his_o servant_n moses_n and_o take_v heed_n to_o do_v it_o that_o it_o may_v go_v well_o with_o thou_o and_o that_o thou_o may_v increase_v mighty_o etc._n etc._n and_o again_o hear_v o_o israel_n the_o lord_n be_v god_n only_o 5._o verse_n 4._o verse_n 5._o &_o thou_o shall_v love_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n with_o all_o thy_o soul_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o might_n 2._o for_o fear_v he_o call_v for_o it_o by_o his_o prophet_n 1.6_o 2._o duty_n to_o fear_v god_n mal._n 1.6_o as_o they_o will_v have_v he_o to_o account_v they_o for_o his_o servant_n and_o child_n if_o i_o be_v a_o father_n where_o be_v my_o honour_n if_o i_o be_v a_o master_n where_o be_v my_o fear_n say_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n so_o prefer_v this_o fear_n as_o he_o put_v down_o all_o fear_n of_o great_a one_o in_o this_o world_n in_o regard_n of_o it_o say_v fear_v not_o he_o which_o can_v kill_v the_o body_n but_o be_v not_o able_a to_o kill_v the_o soul_n but_o fear_v
most_o horrible_a stench_n 5._o psal_n 115.4_o 5._o three_o consider_v how_o they_o be_v deride_v and_o mock_v that_o bow_n before_o image_n the_o psalmist_n even_o as_o if_o he_o shall_v set_v forth_o the_o vanity_n of_o babe_n and_o child_n about_o their_o puppet_n make_v of_o clout_n so_o do_v he_o ascribe_v the_o heathen_a their_o idol_n be_v silver_n and_o gold_n mouth_n have_v they_o and_o speak_v not_o eye_n and_o see_v not_o ear_n and_o hear_v not_o and_o nose_n and_o smell_v not_o etc._n etc._n they_o be_v like_a unto_o they_o that_o make_v they_o and_o so_o be_v all_o they_o that_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o they_o that_o be_v they_o have_v even_o as_o little_a wit_n and_o reason_n as_o they_o and_o esay_n mock_v they_o thus_o 28.9_o esay_n 28.9_o say_v both_o the_o countryman_n and_o the_o nobleman_n bow_v himself_o to_o the_o work_n of_o his_o own_o hand_n and_o again_o 46.6_o esay_n 46.6_o they_o bring_v forth_o gold_n out_o of_o the_o pouch_n and_o silver_n be_v weigh_v in_o the_o balance_n they_o hire_v a_o founder_n who_o make_v thereof_o a_o god_n for_o they_o they_o carry_v he_o they_o bear_v he_o upon_o the_o shoulder_n and_o set_v he_o in_o his_o place_n etc._n etc._n 35.4_o â—â—n_fw-la 35.4_o four_o consider_v how_o great_o the_o worship_v of_o image_n or_o idol_n for_o they_o be_v all_o of_o one_o bastard_n brood_n have_v be_v impugn_a by_o all_o holy_a man_n from_o time_n to_o time_n jacob_n when_o he_o have_v once_o knowledge_n that_o some_o of_o his_o household_n favour_v and_o keep_v image_n he_o take_v they_o away_o and_o have_v ready_a no_o other_o mean_n to_o destroy_v they_o he_o hide_v they_o under_o a_o oak_n where_o they_o may_v never_o come_v to_o light_v again_o moses_n be_v so_o much_o move_v at_o the_o golden_a calf_n as_o that_o he_o can_v not_o be_v quiet_a until_o that_o he_o have_v break_v they_o in_o piece_n 28._o exod_n 32_o 30._o verse_n 28._o beat_v they_o to_o powder_v cause_v the_o people_n to_o drink_v they_o and_o destroy_v three_o thousand_o of_o they_o by_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o levite_n josiah_n do_v burn_v with_o such_o zeal_n against_o these_o idolater_n 28._o 2._o king_n 2.3_o 2._o king_n 28._o as_o that_o he_o put_v they_o to_o death_n and_o burn_v their_o bone_n upon_o the_o altar_n of_o baal_n hezekiah_n spare_v not_o the_o very_a brazen_a serpent_n be_v worship_v but_o break_v it_o in_o piece_n though_o at_o the_o first_o there_o be_v a_o holy_a use_n thereof_o the_o christian_n of_o the_o primitive_a church_n be_v at_o so_o great_a defiance_n with_o image-worshipping_a that_o they_o will_v not_o eat_v of_o the_o meat_n offer_v to_o idol_n they_o will_v rather_o choose_v to_o die_v then_o that_o the_o world_n shall_v have_v the_o least_o occasion_n to_o think_v that_o they_o consent_v to_o the_o worship_v of_o idol_n when_o the_o manner_n be_v among_o the_o heathen_a to_o wear_v a_o garland_n upon_o their_o emperor_n birthday_n for_o the_o superstitious_a honour_v of_o he_o the_o christian_n have_v garland_n offer_v they_o carry_v they_o in_o their_o hand_n and_o refuse_v to_o put_v they_o upon_o their_o head_n and_o be_v ask_v the_o reason_n because_o say_v they_o we_o be_v christian_n and_o thus_o they_o endanger_v their_o life_n as_o witness_v tertullian_n who_o write_v his_o book_n de_fw-fr corona_fw-la militâ—s_fw-la of_o the_o souldiâ—rs_n garland_n in_o the_o defence_n of_o they_o when_o julian_n the_o apostata_fw-la have_v cunning_o bring_v the_o christian_n to_o cast_v every_o man_n a_o grain_n of_o incense_n into_o a_o câ—nsâ—r_n of_o fire_n wherein_o perfume_n be_v make_v to_o idol_n they_o understand_v his_o deceit_n come_v and_o cast_v down_o his_o gold_n wherewith_o he_o have_v hire_v they_o and_o offer_v themselves_o to_o martyrdom_n to_o expiate_v this_o heinous_a offence_n 2._o dan._n 3_o 2._o five_o consider_v that_o the_o mean_n which_o have_v be_v use_v to_o establish_v image-worshipping_a be_v altogether_o carnal_a even_o as_o nebuchadnezzars_n golden_a image_n have_v so_o many_o of_o all_o sort_n to_o fall_v down_o before_o it_o first_o the_o violent_a and_o peremptory_a command_n of_o the_o most_o haughty_a king_n second_o the_o acceptation_n and_o flatter_a of_o nobles_n and_o officer_n three_o the_o glitter_a and_o allure_a matter_n of_o which_o image_n be_v make_v viz._n gold_n and_o silver_n fourthlie_o their_o outward_a form_n and_o beauty_n be_v most_o curious_o wrought_v and_o apparel_v five_o most_o grievous_a penalty_n threaten_v to_o those_o that_o refuse_v to_o bow_v themselves_o six_o enchant_a music_n of_o all_o sort_n and_o therefore_o the_o thing_n itself_o be_v suitable_o carnal_a and_o devilish_a and_o all_o such_o of_o the_o like_a sort_n which_o be_v entice_v by_o these_o fleshly_a mean_n or_o compel_v through_o fear_n to_o fall_v down_o before_o image_n fantasy_n 3_o kiâ—â—_n of_o idolatry_n to_o serve_v god_n according_a to_o our_o own_o fantasy_n 3._o the_o three_o kind_n of_o outward_a idolatry_n be_v to_o serve_v god_n according_a to_o our_o own_o fantasy_n either_o by_o a_o kind_n of_o worship_n which_o we_o ourselves_o have_v invent_v or_o other_o man_n for_o we_o mere_o out_o of_o their_o own_o brain_n or_o by_o rest_v in_o the_o work_n do_v bodily_a and_o outward_o or_o last_o by_o serve_v god_n without_o repent_v we_o true_o of_o our_o sin_n for_o all_o these_o be_v abuse_n in_o god_n service_n and_o he_o be_v hereby_o make_v a_o idol_n as_o for_o the_o first_o most_o true_a it_o be_v that_o not_o only_o the_o whole_a church_n but_o also_o every_o particular_a church_n have_v liberty_n and_o power_n to_o ordain_v convenient_a rite_n and_o ceremony_n for_o the_o better_a furnish_n and_o commend_v the_o outward_a service_n of_o god_n ceremony_n caluins_n judgement_n concern_v ceremony_n caluins_n judicious_a resolution_n herein_o i_o prefer_v before_o a_o thousand_o over_o hasty_a disrobers_n who_o will_v have_v all_o outward_a worship_n strip_v stark_o naked_a he_o in_o his_o institut_n lib._n 4._o cap_n 10._o sec._n 30._o dominus_fw-la totam_fw-la verae_fw-la iustitiae_fw-la fummam_fw-la etc._n etc._n god_n have_v in_o the_o scripture_n evident_o set_v down_o the_o whole_a sum_n of_o true_a righteousness_n and_o all_o the_o part_n of_o his_o worship_n without_o omit_v any_o thing_n necessary_a to_o our_o salvation_n but_o as_o for_o outward_a discipline_n and_o ceremony_n it_o please_v he_o not_o to_o prescribe_v in_o particular_a what_o we_o shall_v follow_v in_o asmuch_o as_o he_o foresee_v that_o this_o depend_v upon_o the_o diverse_a estate_n of_o time_n and_o know_v very_o well_o that_o one_o form_n and_o fashion_n in_o those_o external_o will_v not_o fit_v all_o age_n in_o this_o case_n therefore_o we_o be_v to_o have_v recourse_n unto_o the_o general_a rule_n namely_o of_o order_n decency_n and_o edification_n which_o maxim_n be_v to_o be_v diverse_o accommodate_v according_a to_o the_o manner_n of_o every_o people_n and_o age_n as_o shall_v be_v most_o available_a for_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n thus_o in_o effect_n caluin_n which_o i_o think_v shall_v allay_v the_o vehement_a rashness_n of_o some_o who_o peremptory_o conclude_v that_o in_o god_n service_n no_o external_a rite_n gesture_n or_o habit_n be_v to_o be_v impose_v or_o admit_v without_o express_a authority_n of_o scripture_n but_o as_o this_o strict_a shut_v up_o the_o gate_n against_o all_o ceremony_n devise_v by_o man_n be_v a_o kind_n of_o nice_a superstition_n so_o on_o the_o other_o side_n to_o set_v open_a all_o door_n to_o break_v down_o all_o bar_n and_o hedge_n by_o neglect_n of_o these_o general_a rule_n and_o hand_n over_o head_n to_o take_v up_o from_o jew_n or_o pagan_a whatsoever_o occur_v this_o adorn_v not_o but_o overcloud_v and_o pollute_v the_o sincere_a worship_n of_o god_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n very_o it_o be_v no_o less_o than_o a_o fantastic_a idolize_v to_o obtrude_v upon_o christian_a people_n as_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n a_o load_n of_o duty_n and_o performance_n invent_v and_o impose_v without_o either_o special_a or_o general_a warrant_n out_o of_o the_o book_n of_o god_n which_o if_o they_o be_v institute_v as_o circumstance_n tend_v to_o decency_n and_o edification_n and_o as_o upon_o occasion_n abrogable_a the_o presumption_n be_v less_o but_o be_v thrust_v upon_o the_o church_n as_o doctrine_n and_o perform_v by_o the_o people_n as_o part_v of_o the_o essence_n of_o god_n worship_n sure_o they_o advance_v not_o but_o rather_o evacuate_v the_o worship_n of_o god_n â—5_n esay_n 19.13_o matth._n â—5_n in_o vain_a do_v they_o worship_v i_o say_v the_o lord_n teach_v for_o doctrine_n the_o precept_n of_o man_n it_o be_v vanity_n then_o and_o idolatry_n which_o be_v daily_o practise_v in_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n where_o tradition_n of_o man_n be_v receive_v and_o follow_v
even_o as_o the_o holy_a scripture_n yea_o which_o be_v horrible_a before_o they_o and_o against_o they_o it_o be_v a_o far_o great_a wickedness_n account_v among_o they_o to_o omit_v auricular_a confession_n once_o in_o the_o year_n which_o be_v invent_v by_o man_n then_o to_o lead_v a_o vile_a life_n all_o the_o year_n long_o to_o taste_v a_o little_a flesh_n upon_o the_o friday_n then_o to_o wallow_v in_o the_o filthy_a sin_n of_o uncleanness_n that_o a_o priest_n be_v couple_v unto_o one_o lawful_a wife_n then_o that_o he_o defile_v himself_o with_o many_o whore_n â—7_n pap._n pharis_fw-la cap._n â—7_n to_o neglect_v a_o vow_n of_o go_v on_o pilgrimage_n then_o to_o break_v the_o necessary_a vow_n of_o obedience_n in_o diverse_a moral_a and_o christian_a duty_n to_o god_n and_o man_n etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o whereas_o any_o light_a punishment_n suffice_v when_o god_n law_n be_v break_v such_o as_o break_v any_o of_o their_o tradition_n be_v punish_v with_o imprisonment_n banishment_n death_n neither_o do_v it_o make_v any_o whit_n the_o more_o for_o their_o justification_n whereas_o they_o pretend_v they_o to_o be_v the_o tradition_n of_o holy_a man_n and_o ancient_a for_o this_o be_v the_o colour_n of_o the_o pharisy_n they_o be_v the_o tradition_n of_o the_o father_n yet_o they_o be_v threaten_v for_o teach_v and_o follow_v they_o as_o papist_n do_v at_o this_o day_n yet_o on_o the_o other_o side_n this_o hinder_v not_o but_o that_o a_o true_a christian_a church_n may_v without_o any_o imputation_n of_o idolatry_n invent_v according_a to_o ecclesiastical_a prudence_n and_o impose_v decent_a circumstance_n of_o time_n place_n habit_n and_o gesture_n for_o the_o outward_a clothing_n of_o god_n worship_n so_o they_o be_v neither_o burdensome_a in_o multitude_n nor_o superstitious_a nor_o unsavoury_a but_o tend_v to_o edification_n good_a order_n and_o comeliness_n whereby_o the_o sincere_a inward_a worship_n may_v be_v not_o choke_v but_o cherish_v such_o be_v those_o which_o our_o bless_a mother_n have_v think_v fit_a to_o retain_v as_o be_v use_v of_o old_a in_o the_o pure_a age_n before_o the_o corruption_n of_o popery_n creep_v in_o but_o as_o for_o the_o late_a ceremony_n which_o be_v the_o very_a spawn_n of_o romish_a superstition_n our_o church_n have_v most_o pious_o and_o wise_o cast_v they_o out_o of_o her_o door_n i_o pray_v god_n and_o hope_v they_o shall_v never_o rush_v in_o again_o 4.20_o john_n 4.20_o second_o a_o idol_n be_v worship_v and_o not_o the_o true_a god_n when_o as_o man_n rest_v in_o the_o outward_a work_n of_o his_o service_n without_o the_o truth_n of_o heart_n and_o spirit_n for_o god_n be_v a_o spirit_n and_o all_o true_a worshipper_n worship_v he_o in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n as_o the_o apostle_n say_v of_o come_v together_o to_o the_o holy_a communion_n 11.20_o 1._o cor._n 11.20_o when_o you_o come_v together_o into_o one_o place_n this_o be_v not_o to_o eat_v the_o lord_n body_n so_o be_v it_o of_o all_o other_o duty_n the_o outward_a hear_n and_o preach_v of_o the_o word_n the_o outward_a pray_v sing_a and_o give_v of_o thanks_n be_v not_o always_o acceptable_a service_n unto_o god_n but_o when_o the_o life_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o heart_n be_v annex_v the_o draw_v near_o with_o the_o lip_n when_o the_o heart_n be_v away_o be_v abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n and_o herein_o again_o be_v they_o of_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n to_o be_v tax_v for_o that_o they_o place_v the_o worship_n of_o god_n in_o outward_a thing_n in_o kneel_v knocking_z crouch_a kiss_v cross_v repeating_n pray_v upon_o bead_n sprinkle_v with_o holy_a water_n go_v on_o pilgrimage_n etc._n etc._n and_o some_o dull_a and_o ignorant_a people_n of_o our_o church_n which_o serve_v god_n with_o the_o bare_a recite_v of_o the_o pater_fw-la noster_fw-la creed_n and_o ten_o commandment_n with_o resort_v to_o the_o place_n of_o his_o worship_n and_o inward_o profit_v no_o more_o than_o stock_n and_o stone_n all_o these_o and_o the_o like_a do_v please_v the_o lord_n no_o better_o with_o their_o service_n than_o kain_n do_v with_o his_o sacrifice_n or_o the_o jew_n imperfect_a offering_n last_o a_o idol_n be_v worship_v and_o not_o the_o true_a god_n when_o man_n presume_v to_o compass_v about_o the_o lord_n altar_n with_o unwashen_n hand_n when_o they_o come_v impenitent_o to_o do_v any_o holy_a duty_n for_o the_o lord_n profess_v that_o he_o be_v not_o delight_v in_o any_o such_o service_n yea_o that_o he_o require_v it_o not_o yea_o which_o be_v more_o that_o it_o be_v abomination_n unto_o he_o wherefore_o he_o deal_v with_o the_o jew_n in_o this_o case_n by_o his_o prophet_n esay_n 1.12_o esay_n 1.12_o as_o a_o man_n will_v deal_v with_o his_o profess_a enemy_n who_o notwithstanding_o make_v a_o show_n of_o love_n by_o offer_v his_o best_a service_n he_o send_v he_o as_o it_o be_v to_o meet_v they_o upon_o the_o way_n and_o to_o stay_v they_o from_o their_o incense_n and_o sacrifice_n new_a moon_n and_o sabbath_n bid_v they_o to_o bring_v no_o more_o oblation_n in_o vain_a and_o profess_v that_o he_o be_v weary_a of_o their_o solemn_a assembly_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o cause_n hereof_o be_v for_o that_o their_o hand_n be_v full_a of_o blood_n that_o be_v they_o live_v impenitent_o in_o oppression_n and_o wrong_v and_o other_o heinous_a sin_n now_o if_o god_n be_v not_o serve_v but_o grieve_v and_o make_v weary_a by_o be_v thus_o serve_v what_o else_o can_v it_o be_v but_o a_o idol_n unto_o which_o homage_n be_v do_v when_o holy_a duty_n be_v undertake_v by_o wicked_a person_n live_v and_o proceed_v in_o their_o sin_n whence_o we_o may_v see_v the_o fearful_a estate_n of_o sinner_n which_o make_v a_o trade_n of_o wickedness_n they_o run_v still_o more_o into_o sin_n even_o into_o the_o worship_v of_o a_o idol_n when_o they_o will_v be_v holy_a when_o they_o will_v give_v god_n honour_n they_o do_v most_o dishonour_n he_o when_o they_o will_v bring_v a_o present_a to_o pacify_v his_o wrath_n they_o make_v he_o more_o angry_a and_o to_o bid_v they_o bring_v no_o more_o oblation_n in_o vain_a wherefore_o whosoever_o thou_o be_v that_o will_v please_v god_n by_o do_v the_o part_n of_o his_o worship_n present_v he_o first_o with_o a_o break_a heart_n and_o contrite_a spirit_n for_o thy_o sin_n as_o david_n do_v 16._o psal_n 51._o luke_n 16._o wash_v the_o foot_n of_o the_o lord_n with_o thy_o tear_n as_o mary_n magdalen_n do_v be_v deject_a and_o have_v a_o sense_n of_o thy_o sin_n foulness_n as_o the_o poor_a publican_n have_v 7._o rom._n 7._o let_v there_o be_v a_o hatred_n of_o that_o which_o thou_o have_v do_v as_o in_o paul_n let_v there_o be_v a_o forsake_v of_o sin_n as_o in_o he_o that_o shall_v have_v mercy_n 28.13_o prou._n 28.13_o and_o then_o shall_v thou_o be_v like_a to_o bring_v a_o acceptable_a present_n and_o not_o to_o depart_v without_o thy_o full_a load_n of_o mercy_n and_o justification_n quest._n 60._o what_o be_v we_o here_o command_v answ_n to_o perform_v all_o outward_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n according_a to_o his_o will_n reveal_v in_o his_o word_n commandment_n the_o duty_n of_o this_o commandment_n explan_n this_o duty_n of_o do_v all_o the_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n according_a to_o his_o will_n etc._n etc._n do_v necessary_o follow_v upon_o the_o contrary_n forbid_v viz._n the_o follow_v of_o our_o own_o head_n in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n for_o if_o we_o may_v not_o make_v our_o fantasy_n the_o rule_n of_o our_o do_n then_o certain_o god_n word_n alone_o must_v be_v our_o rule_n in_o all_o thing_n again_o our_o god_n be_v so_o wise_a and_o provident_a for_o our_o good_a as_o that_o it_o can_v but_o be_v a_o great_a disparagement_n unto_o his_o care_n over_o we_o to_o think_v that_o he_o have_v leave_v we_o at_o six_o abd_v seven_o in_o matter_n of_o so_o great_a moment_n as_o the_o part_n of_o his_o worship_n be_v in_o the_o old_a testament_n the_o temple_n be_v distinct_o plot_v out_o and_o all_o sacrifice_n particular_o prescribe_v 6._o matth_n 6._o and_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n the_o lord_n direct_v his_o disciple_n not_o only_o in_o the_o matter_n but_o in_o the_o manner_n of_o fast_v prayer_n 14._o 1._o cor_fw-la 11._o chap._n 14._o and_o give_v of_o alm_n saint_n pauâ—_n set_v down_o the_o manner_n of_o right_o come_v to_o the_o holy_a communion_n and_o how_o the_o word_n be_v to_o be_v preach_v and_o hear_v but_o yet_o there_o be_v difference_n for_o matter_n of_o circumstance_n betwixt_o the_o old_a testament_n and_o the_o new_a 4._o gal._n 4._o in_o the_o old_a as_o in_o the_o infancy_n of_o the_o church_n every_o particular_a be_v set_v down_o about_o every_o duty_n for_o that_o be_v the_o time_n in_o which_o they_o
the_o old_a testament_n which_o be_v pen_v by_o the_o prophet_n 13._o 1._o tim._n 4_o 13._o and_o much_o more_o be_v these_o holy_a exercise_n commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n s._n paul_n charge_v timothy_n to_o give_v attendance_n to_o read_v to_o exhortation_n to_o doctrine_n and_o conclude_v that_o in_o so_o do_v he_o shall_v save_v both_o himself_o 14._o vâ—rse_n 16._o 1._o cor._n 14._o and_o those_o that_o hear_v he_o and_o in_o compare_v that_o excellent_a gift_n of_o those_o time_n of_o speak_v with_o tongue_n with_o prophesy_v or_o preach_v he_o prefer_v far_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n therefore_o be_v such_o glorious_a thing_n speak_v hereof_o 2.15_o 1._o cor_fw-la 1_o 18.21_o 2._o cor_fw-la 2.15_o to_o be_v the_o power_n of_o god_n to_o the_o salvation_n of_o those_o that_o believe_v a_o sweet_a savour_n unto_o god_n in_o all_o whether_o they_o perish_v or_o be_v save_v etc._n etc._n and_o hearer_n be_v will_v 2.2_o 1._o pet._n 2.2_o as_o new_o bear_v babe_n to_o desire_v the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n that_o they_o may_v grâ—w_v thereby_o which_o serve_v to_o commend_v the_o care_n both_o of_o the_o governor_n of_o the_o church_n in_o former_a time_n who_o will_v not_o have_v any_o lord_n day_n pass_v over_o without_o a_o sermon_n apolog._n just_a martyr_n apolog._n as_o witness_v justin_n martyr_n say_v that_o the_o word_n be_v read_v and_o preach_v for_o the_o space_n of_o a_o hour_n every_o sabbath_n day_n at_o one_o meeting_n tertullian_n say_v of_o his_o time_n that_o there_o be_v not_o any_o holy_a meeting_n wherein_o they_o be_v not_o feed_v with_o divine_a sermon_n and_o if_o the_o pastor_n be_v sick_a or_o necessary_o hinder_v the_o deacon_n read_v a_o homily_n in_o a_o council_n in_o germany_n frances_n council_n frances_n under_o carolus_n magnus_n it_o be_v ordain_v that_o there_o shall_v ever_o be_v some_o man_n to_o preach_v upon_o the_o lord_n day_n so_o also_o have_v both_o the_o trullan_n and_o moguntine_n counsel_n and_o the_o like_a be_v the_o care_n of_o our_o worthy_a governor_n of_o these_o time_n it_o be_v ordain_v that_o the_o word_n shall_v be_v preach_v every_o sabbath_n and_o the_o catechism_n explain_v in_o the_o afternoon_n though_o many_o place_n alas_o may_v say_v hereof_o as_o of_o sundry_a good_a law_n beside_o they_o be_v well_o enact_v if_o they_o be_v well_o execute_v 8._o 2_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n nehem._n 8._o the_o other_o kind_n of_o holy_a duty_n be_v prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o when_o ezra_n be_v ascend_v up_o into_o the_o pulpit_n he_o pray_v unto_o and_o praise_v the_o god_n of_o heaven_n and_o all_o the_o people_n say_v amen_o amen_n and_o there_o be_v form_n of_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n to_o be_v use_v in_o public_a as_o the_o 92._o psalm_n more_o special_o for_o the_o sabbath_n the_o 104._o 105._o 106._o 107._o for_o all_o time_n of_o god_n public_a worship_n this_o also_o be_v speak_v of_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n 14._o 2._o cor._n 14._o as_o use_v by_o the_o minister_n in_o their_o meeting_n and_o it_o be_v provide_v that_o it_o shall_v be_v in_o a_o know_a tongue_n that_o the_o people_n may_v say_v amen_n prayer_n have_v ever_o be_v so_o essential_a and_o proper_a to_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o it_o be_v call_v for_o this_o the_o house_n of_o prayer_n some_o rash_a spirit_n will_v have_v no_o prayer_n use_v in_o the_o congregation_n but_o conceive_a prayer_n without_o any_o set_a form_n which_o will_v breed_v such_o a_o confusion_n as_o the_o like_a have_v not_o be_v know_v in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n some_o through_o insufficiency_n of_o the_o minister_n be_v without_o any_o prayer_n or_o too_o slender_o appoint_v in_o this_o regard_n other_o through_o the_o variety_n of_o man_n disposition_n and_o humour_n so_o diverse_o appoint_v one_o follow_v this_o fashion_n and_o another_o that_o as_o that_o in_o the_o same_o church_n which_o be_v one_o body_n no_o unity_n or_o agreement_n almost_o will_v appear_v 3._o sing_v of_o psalm_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n psalm_n 3_o sing_v of_o psalm_n much_o time_n in_o their_o meeting_n be_v wont_a to_o be_v spend_v herein_o under_o the_o old_a testament_n as_o may_v easy_o be_v gather_v from_o the_o many_o psalm_n commit_v to_o the_o master_n of_o the_o chorister_n and_o special_a holy_a song_n appoint_v to_o be_v sing_v upon_o special_a occasion_n by_o moses_n by_o barack_n and_o debrah_n etc._n etc._n unto_o which_o music_n make_v with_o play_v upon_o instrument_n and_o upon_o triumphant_a occasion_n comely_a dance_n be_v sometime_o add_v and_o unto_o the_o like_o be_v we_o excite_v in_o the_o new_a testament_n with_o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n 5.13_o ephes_n 5.19_o james_n 5.13_o to_o sing_v and_o make_v melody_n to_o the_o lord_n in_o our_o heart_n be_v any_o man_n merry_a say_v james_n let_v he_o sing_v psalm_n the_o practice_n of_o the_o poor_a persecute_a christian_n of_o the_o primitive_a church_n do_v show_v that_o this_o duty_n be_v wont_a to_o be_v use_v in_o their_o assembly_n since_o christ_n time_n for_o as_o he_o according_a to_o the_o ancient_a manner_n after_o the_o passeover_n sing_v a_o psalm_n with_o his_o disciple_n so_o do_v they_o at_o their_o communion_n which_o be_v then_o every_o lord_n day_n and_o not_o have_v the_o liberty_n of_o any_o other_o time_n they_o come_v together_o thus_o before_o day_n or_o early_o in_o the_o morning_n for_o which_o they_o be_v call_v hymni_fw-la antelucani_fw-la epist_n plin._n epist_n let_v the_o papist_n therefore_o deride_v our_o serve_v of_o god_n with_o psalm_n sing_v in_o our_o assembly_n we_o know_v notwithstanding_o that_o if_o it_o be_v do_v from_o the_o heart_n it_o be_v better_a than_o all_o their_o latin_a chauntery_n which_o the_o hearer_n understand_v no_o whit_n at_o all_o sacrament_n 4._o receive_v the_o sacrament_n four_o the_o administration_n and_o partake_v of_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n because_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n day_n in_o remembrance_n of_o who_o the_o communion_n be_v receive_v wherefore_o in_o describe_v this_o day_n this_o circumstance_n be_v common_o add_v 20.7_o act_n 20.7_o when_o they_o be_v come_v together_o to_o break_v bread_n for_o without_o this_o no_o lord_n day_n be_v wont_a to_o be_v pass_v over_o as_o have_v be_v already_o note_v and_o for_o baptism_n this_o day_n be_v fit_a be_v the_o time_n of_o christian_a congregation_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o representative_a church_n whereinto_o the_o baptise_a be_v to_o be_v admit_v and_o make_v a_o member_n of_o the_o universal_a church_n thereby_o 5._o holy_a conference_n and_o meditation_n for_o of_o old_a they_o be_v restrain_v from_o think_v their_o own_o thought_n where_o the_o lord_n forbid_v the_o seek_n of_o their_o own_o will_n or_o speak_v a_o vain_a word_n 58.13_o esay_n 58.13_o and_o if_o he_o that_o keep_v the_o sabbath_n aright_o must_v be_v free_a from_o these_o thing_n than_o his_o thought_n must_v be_v holy_a his_o speech_n and_o conference_n holy_a moreover_o do_v not_o the_o husbandman_n cover_v his_o seed_n with_o mould_n when_o he_o have_v commit_v it_o to_o the_o ground_n that_o it_o may_v grow_v and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n do_v not_o we_o chew_v our_o meat_n when_o we_o have_v put_v it_o into_o our_o mouth_n that_o it_o may_v turn_v to_o our_o nourishment_n and_o how_o shall_v we_o think_v that_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o word_n will_v fructify_v in_o our_o heart_n unless_o we_o hide_v it_o there_o by_o muse_v and_o meditate_v thereupon_o how_o can_v we_o think_v to_o have_v it_o turn_v to_o the_o nourishment_n of_o our_o soul_n unless_o we_o chew_v it_o by_o further_a talk_v and_o confer_v about_o the_o same_o david_n do_v thus_o hide_v the_o word_n in_o his_o heart_n that_o he_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o sin_n and_o that_o corruption_n may_v not_o grow_v up_o in_o we_o the_o apostle_n will_v 3.16_o psal_n 119.11_o col_fw-fr 3.16_o that_o the_o word_n shall_v dwell_v plenteous_o in_o our_o heart_n so_o that_o the_o best_a keep_v of_o the_o sabbath_n be_v when_o as_o we_o not_o only_o hear_v pray_v sing_v and_o communicate_v in_o public_a but_o private_o think_v again_o and_o again_o upon_o those_o thing_n wherein_o we_o have_v be_v instruct_v confer_v one_o with_o another_o read_v pray_v and_o sing_v psalm_n in_o our_o private_a house_n quest._n 73._o be_v there_o no_o duty_n to_o be_v do_v towards_o our_o neighbour_n for_o the_o hallow_n of_o this_o day_n answ_n yes_o it_o be_v a_o special_a time_n of_o exercise_v mercy_n by_o help_v against_o sudden_a danger_n by_o collect_v and_o distribute_v to_o the_o poor_a by_o visit_v the_o sick_a and_o reconcile_a dissension_n among_o neighbour_n danger_n to_o help_v against_o sudden_a danger_n explan_n the_o holy_a
in_o the_o scripture_n the_o lord_n day_n or_o the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n be_v thus_o to_o be_v keep_v without_o alteration_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n explan_n we_o enter_v now_o upon_o one_o of_o the_o most_o controversall_a question_n of_o these_o time_n wherein_o i_o will_v notwithstanding_o plain_o proceed_v as_o be_v fit_a for_o this_o treatise_n make_v god_n word_n my_o only_a rule_n of_o direction_n to_o set_v down_o the_o truth_n herein_o as_o by_o his_o grace_n i_o shall_v be_v enable_v gospel_n reason_n of_o the_o sabbath_n under_o the_o gospel_n first_o then_o i_o say_v that_o we_o under_o the_o new_a testament_n be_v tie_v to_o the_o observation_n of_o a_o sabbath_n as_o well_o as_o the_o jew_n be_v of_o old_a and_o by_o as_o great_a authority_n reason_n 1_o 5._o rom._n 5._o and_o this_o appear_v first_o from_o the_o time_n of_o the_o institution_n of_o the_o sabbath_n which_o be_v when_o man_n live_v in_o paradise_n immediate_o after_o his_o creation_n when_o he_o be_v free_a from_o sin_n when_o he_o have_v the_o substance_n of_o true_a holiness_n and_o need_v no_o figure_v ceremony_n for_o his_o comfort_n his_o present_a estate_n be_v all_o comfortable_a for_o if_o a_o sabbath_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v in_o paradise_n and_o come_v not_o first_o in_o with_o any_o ceremony_n which_o be_v to_o have_v a_o end_n at_o christ_n come_v in_o the_o flesh_n how_o can_v it_o enter_v into_o any_o man_n to_o think_v that_o this_o observation_n shall_v cease_v as_o they_o do_v at_o this_o his_o come_n and_o not_o rather_o after_o a_o new_a sort_n be_v reviue_v under_o this_o second_o adam_n to_o the_o likeness_n of_o that_o it_o be_v in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n for_o by_o the_o second_o adam_n who_o be_v christ_n we_o be_v restore_v to_o that_o estate_n which_o we_o lose_v in_o the_o first_o adam_n and_o why_o then_o shall_v it_o differ_v by_o the_o cessation_n of_o the_o sabbath_n some_o think_v that_o the_o word_n of_o moses_n genes_n 2.3_o be_v set_v down_o there_o by_o way_n of_o anticipation_n and_o not_o to_o be_v mean_v of_o that_o begin_n of_o time_n but_o of_o succeed_a time_n afterward_o about_o the_o give_v of_o the_o law_n but_o this_o lie_v upon_o they_o to_o prove_v in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o be_v in_o good_a possession_n of_o this_o argument_n reason_n 2_o 2._o from_o the_o morality_n of_o this_o commandment_n of_o the_o sabbath_n for_o it_o be_v here_o place_v among_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o moral_a law_n which_o be_v to_o continue_v in_o force_n for_o ever_o according_a to_o that_o say_n one_o jot_n or_o title_n of_o the_o law_n shall_v not_o fail_v 5.20_o math._n 5.20_o though_o heaven_n and_o earth_n perish_v now_o if_o this_o law_n be_v moral_a as_o the_o range_v of_o it_o do_v imply_v and_o all_o other_o moral_a law_n be_v of_o force_n to_o bind_v to_o the_o obedience_n thereof_o as_o before_o christ_n come_n what_o rashness_n be_v it_o in_o any_o to_o deny_v the_o like_a force_n unto_o this_o law_n reason_n 3_o 3._o from_o the_o reason_n of_o the_o commandment_n which_o be_v all_o moral_a and_o perpetual_a 1._o because_o it_o be_v to_o be_v remember_v that_o of_o old_a it_o be_v keep_v in_o paradise_n which_o do_v alike_o bind_v we_o as_o it_o do_v the_o jew_n 2._o because_o of_o the_o equity_n it_o be_v but_o one_o day_n of_o seven_o and_o therefore_o as_o free_o to_o be_v dedicate_v unto_o god_n by_o we_o as_o by_o the_o jew_n 3._o because_o of_o the_o ease_n of_o servant_n and_o cattle_n of_o which_o there_o be_v as_o much_o need_n among_o we_o as_o among_o the_o jew_n 4._o because_o they_o be_v to_o meditate_v upon_o the_o great_a work_n of_o creation_n from_o which_o the_o lord_n rest_v unto_o which_o be_v now_o add_v a_o great_a work_n of_o redemption_n unto_o the_o meditation_n of_o both_o which_o we_o shall_v much_o rather_o separate_v ourselves_o than_o the_o jew_n reason_n 4_o 4._o from_o the_o caveat_n give_v by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n speak_v of_o the_o destruction_n of_o jerusalem_n pray_o that_o your_o flight_n be_v not_o in_o the_o wâ—nter_n 24.20_o mat._n 24.20_o nor_o on_o the_o sabbath_n day_n that_o which_o be_v here_o speak_v have_v relation_n to_o the_o time_n afterward_o to_o ensue_v for_o the_o destruction_n of_o jerusalem_n be_v thirty_o six_o year_n after_o christ_n suffering_n therefore_o even_o then_o also_o there_o be_v a_o sabbath_n the_o breach_n of_o which_o will_v be_v some_o addition_n of_o grief_n unto_o the_o people_n as_o also_o if_o they_o shall_v be_v constrain_v to_o fly_v in_o the_o wet_a and_o cold_a of_o winter_n if_o any_o shall_v rather_o take_v these_o word_n as_o speak_v of_o the_o jew_n sabbath_n the_o necessary_a breach_n whereof_o be_v most_o grievous_a unto_o they_o i_o will_v not_o much_o contend_v hereabout_o let_v the_o former_a reason_n then_o suffice_v â—ataâ—ne_v 2._o our_o sabbath_n â—ataâ—ne_v second_o i_o say_v further_o that_o our_o sabbath_n be_v not_o uncertain_a but_o precise_o determine_v and_o set_v down_o as_o they_o be_v viz._n the_o lord_n day_n or_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n which_o be_v the_o day_n of_o christ_n his_o resurrection_n from_o the_o dead_a for_o he_o arise_v the_o three_o day_n after_o that_o he_o be_v crucify_v upon_o the_o friday_n which_o be_v their_o preparation_n to_o the_o sabbath_n and_o have_v lie_v in_o the_o grave_a all_o the_o sabbath_n day_n the_o reason_n that_o serve_v to_o confirm_v this_o be_v diverse_a arg._n 1_o 1._o express_a place_n of_o scripture_n wherein_o mention_n be_v make_v of_o this_o day_n as_o the_o set_a day_n of_o the_o christian_n meeting_n to_o break_v bread_n to_o preach_v and_o hear_v and_o to_o do_v other_o duty_n of_o holiness_n in_o that_o place_n of_o the_o act_n where_o the_o evangelist_n tell_v that_o after_o their_o come_n to_o troas_n they_o abide_v there_o seven_o day_n and_o upon_o the_o seven_o which_o be_v the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n the_o disciple_n be_v come_v together_o to_o break_v bread_n that_o be_v 20.7_o act._n 20.7_o to_o the_o holy_a communion_n paul_n preach_v unto_o they_o which_o do_v plain_o show_v that_o the_o jew_n sabbath_n be_v now_o antiquate_v and_o do_v away_o and_o that_o this_o be_v the_o christian_n sabbath_n otherwise_o they_o will_v not_o have_v let_v pass_v the_o day_n before_o as_o they_o do_v 16.1_o 1._o cor._n 16.1_o another_o place_n be_v in_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o corinthian_n where_o the_o apostle_n prescribe_v unto_o they_o a_o rule_n of_o gather_v for_o the_o poor_a every_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n when_o they_o be_v come_v together_o which_o he_o also_o say_v that_o he_o have_v establish_v among_o the_o galatian_n and_o why_o i_o pray_v you_o upon_o the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n and_o not_o upon_o the_o jew_n sabbath_n none_o other_o reason_n i_o suppose_v can_v be_v render_v but_o that_o this_o sabbath_n be_v at_o a_o end_n and_o in_o stead_n hereof_o the_o christian_n have_v another_o viz._n the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n wherein_o they_o make_v their_o meeting_n 1.10_o revel_v 1.10_o a_o three_o place_n be_v in_o the_o revelation_n where_o it_o be_v say_v that_o john_n be_v in_o the_o i_o will_v of_o patmos_n upon_o the_o lord_n day_n ravish_v in_o the_o spirit_n now_o what_o mean_v this_o that_o he_o call_v it_o the_o lord_n day_n unless_o a_o day_n appoint_v by_o the_o lord_n for_o hence_o be_v the_o passeover_n call_v the_o lord_n passeover_n the_o communion_n the_o lord_n supper_n the_o bread_n the_o lord_n body_n because_o he_o do_v appoint_v all_o these_o in_o his_o church_n why_o be_v he_o note_v to_o be_v ravish_v then_o in_o the_o spirit_n unless_o that_o be_v in_o holy_a meditation_n as_o be_v the_o special_a manner_n of_o the_o church_n now_o forty_o year_n since_o christ_n crucify_v he_o be_v reward_v by_o the_o lord_n with_o this_o wonderful_a illumination_n in_o most_o hide_a mystery_n from_o whence_o may_v be_v frame_v this_o unanswerable_a argument_n that_o day_n which_o by_o the_o inspire_a apostle_n be_v call_v the_o lord_n day_n &_o be_v appoint_v by_o the_o apostle_n teach_v through_o revelation_n to_o be_v keep_v by_o holy_a meeting_n in_o the_o church_n of_o christian_n not_o once_o or_o twice_o but_o every_o time_n that_o it_o come_v be_v certain_o the_o christian_n sabbath_n but_o such_o be_v the_o first_o day_n of_o every_o week_n therefore_o not_o any_o other_o but_o this_o day_n be_v the_o sabbath_n of_o christian_n the_o force_n of_o this_o reason_n stand_v in_o the_o second_o part_n which_o be_v most_o firm_o ground_v according_a to_o every_o branch_n 20.7_o apoc._n 1.10_o act_n 20.7_o 1._o that_o it_o be_v call_v the_o lord_n day_n 2._o
that_o it_o be_v appoint_v for_o holy_a meeting_n to_o preach_v and_o hear_v etc._n etc._n 3._o not_o in_o some_o one_o church_n but_o general_o in_o the_o church_n of_o christian_n at_o troas_n galatia_n corinth_n etc._n etc._n 4_o not_o in_o some_o week_n only_o but_o every_o week_n arg._n 2_o 20.10_o exod._n 20.10_o the_o second_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o place_n of_o scripture_n which_o prove_v the_o same_o by_o consequence_n as_o that_o in_o exodus_fw-la where_o the_o commandment_n be_v give_v this_o be_v add_v as_o a_o reason_n the_o seven_o day_n be_v the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n and_o the_o lord_n rest_v the_o seven_o day_n 12.8_o math_n 12.8_o a_o second_o place_n be_v that_o in_o matthew_n the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v even_o lord_n of_o the_o sabbath_n a_o three_o place_n be_v in_o john_n all_o man_n shall_v honour_v the_o son_n 5.23_o john_n 5.23_o even_o as_o they_o honour_v the_o father_n the_o reason_n may_v be_v frame_v thus_o if_o the_o same_o reason_n ground_v upon_o god_n word_n be_v as_o well_o for_o the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n as_o it_o be_v once_o for_o the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o jew_n than_o we_o be_v as_o certain_o tie_v to_o the_o observation_n of_o this_o day_n as_o they_o be_v for_o their_o sabbath_n but_o there_o be_v the_o same_o reason_n therefore_o we_o be_v certain_o tie_v unto_o this_o day_n the_o first_o part_n of_o this_o argument_n be_v plain_a for_o the_o same_o reason_n be_v of_o the_o same_o force_n the_o second_o part_n appear_v by_o the_o place_n note_v in_o the_o margin_n the_o main_a reason_n of_o the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o jew_n be_v because_o it_o be_v the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o therefore_o his_o people_n must_v necessary_o do_v he_o this_o honour_n that_o there_o may_v be_v a_o conformity_n betwixt_o god_n and_o his_o people_n and_o in_o like_a manner_n our_o sabbath_n be_v the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o lord_n christ_n when_o he_o have_v finish_v the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n for_o which_o cause_n he_o also_o give_v the_o same_o name_n the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v even_o lord_n of_o the_o sabbath_n as_o if_o in_o more_o word_n he_o shall_v say_v when_o god_n the_o father_n have_v once_o end_v the_o make_n of_o the_o world_n he_o rest_v and_o publish_v himself_o to_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o that_o rest_n and_o dedicate_v it_o unto_o himself_o give_v it_o the_o name_n of_o the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o like_a manner_n when_o i_o shall_v have_v finish_v the_o work_n of_o man_n redemption_n i_o will_v rest_v and_o will_v have_v the_o day_n of_o my_o rest_n dedicate_v unto_o myself_o for_o which_o cause_n i_o say_v that_o the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v even_o lord_n of_o the_o sabbath_n also_o it_o shall_v be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o lord_n day_n and_o thus_o shall_v the_o will_n of_o the_o father_n be_v fulfil_v which_o be_v that_o as_o they_o honour_v the_o father_n in_o keep_v the_o sabbath_n betwixt_o the_o creation_n and_o redemption_n so_o they_o shall_v honour_v the_o son_n in_o keep_v the_o sabbath_n betwixt_o the_o redemption_n and_o consummation_n of_o the_o world_n arg._n 3_o 28._o matth_n 28._o a_o three_o reason_n may_v be_v draw_v from_o the_o uniform_a practice_n of_o the_o church_n even_o from_o the_o time_n of_o man_n redemption_n unto_o this_o day_n christ_n himself_o first_o begin_v it_o when_o he_o arise_v early_o in_o the_o morning_n upon_o this_o day_n and_o thenceforth_o ever_o observe_v it_o so_o long_o as_o he_o continue_v upon_o the_o earth_n 20.19_o john_n 20.19_o when_o the_o disciple_n be_v gather_v together_o for_o fear_n of_o the_o jew_n the_o door_n be_v shut_v he_o come_v and_o stand_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o upon_o that_o day_n again_o 26._o verse_n 26._o when_o incredulous_a thomas_n be_v among_o they_o he_o come_v and_o show_v his_o hand_n side_z and_o foot_n upon_o that_o day_n and_o immediate_o the_o evangelist_n subjoin_v and_o as_o for_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o apostle_n herein_o it_o be_v so_o plain_a as_o that_o it_o be_v great_a impudence_n to_o deny_v it_o again_o for_o the_o practice_n of_o those_o that_o live_v next_o unto_o they_o whether_o greek_n or_o latin_n they_o follow_v the_o same_o order_n read_v for_o this_o ignatius_n in_o his_o epistle_n to_o the_o magnesian_o justie_a martyr_n in_o apologeticis_fw-la ireneus_fw-la in_o his_o four_o book_n chap._n 19.20_o euseb_n eccles_n hist_o lib._n 4._o chap_n 23._o origen_n hom._n 3._o in_o exod._n cyrill_n in_o johan._n tertul._n the_o idolat_a jeronym_n in_o vita_fw-la paulae_fw-la ambros_n serm_n 62._o august_n in_o johan._n gregor_n lib_n 11._o epist_n 3._o &c_n &c_n last_o for_o the_o church_n of_o these_o time_n since_o and_o at_o this_o present_a whether_o protestant_n or_o popish_a of_o what_o country_n soever_o all_o consent_n for_o the_o observation_n of_o this_o day_n though_o in_o opinion_n there_o be_v some_o difference_n about_o it_o some_o ground_v it_o upon_o god_n ordinance_n according_a to_o that_o which_o have_v be_v say_v as_o beza_n junius_n piscator_fw-la bollocke_n hooper_n fulke_n and_o the_o book_n of_o homily_n yea_o and_o some_o papist_n also_o as_o sâ—â—tas_n panormitanus_fw-la sylvester_n felicius_fw-la and_o the_o schoolman_n some_o upon_o tradition_n only_o as_o the_o rhemists_n testament_n tollet_fw-la and_o bellarmine_n whence_o we_o may_v reason_v thus_o that_o day_n which_o the_o lord_n christ_n have_v sanctify_v by_o his_o resurrection_n wherein_o he_o come_v together_o with_o his_o disciple_n to_o instruct_v and_o to_o confirm_v they_o wherein_o all_o christian_a church_n of_o all_o age_n have_v make_v their_o assembly_n be_v certain_o the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o christian_n but_o such_o be_v the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n therefore_o certain_o our_o sabbath_n arg._n 4_o a_o four_o argument_n may_v be_v draw_v from_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n most_o fearful_o befalling_a such_o as_o either_o have_v contemn_v the_o sabbath_n of_o this_o day_n or_o through_o worldly_a mindedness_n have_v neglect_v it_o in_o a_o council_n hold_v at_o paris_n some_o holy_a man_n urge_v the_o make_n of_o special_a decree_n about_o the_o strict_a observation_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n because_o as_o they_o allege_v partly_o of_o their_o own_o knowledge_n partly_o by_o the_o relation_n of_o other_o some_o intend_v their_o husbandry_n upon_o this_o day_n have_v be_v smite_v with_o thunder_n and_o lightning_n to_o the_o lame_n of_o some_o and_o to_o the_o utter_a destruction_n of_o other_o another_o carry_v home_o corn_n upon_o this_o day_n have_v both_o corn_n and_o barn_n most_o lamentable_o consume_v by_o fire_n also_o that_o in_o chimstat_fw-mi a_o town_n in_o france_n a_o certain_a woman_n be_v wont_a together_o with_o her_o child_n to_o peel_n hemp_n upon_o the_o lord_n day_n when_o other_o be_v at_o church_n be_v first_o terrify_v with_o some_o spark_n of_o fire_n fall_v among_o her_o hemp_n another_o time_n with_o a_o flame_n of_o fire_n arise_v in_o her_o hemp_n and_o last_o not_o be_v warn_v by_o this_o there_o kindle_v a_o fire_n again_o which_o whilst_o she_o labour_v to_o quench_v both_o she_o and_o her_o child_n do_v miserable_o perish_v thereby_o the_o centurioator_n of_o magdenberg_n do_v tell_v of_o a_o certain_a nobleman_n that_o be_v wont_a to_o follow_v his_o sport_n of_o hunt_v upon_o the_o lord_n day_n when_o other_o go_v to_o church_n but_o the_o lord_n show_v a_o great_a judgement_n upon_o he_o therefore_o he_o have_v a_o child_n bear_v unto_o he_o with_o the_o head_n of_o a_o dog_n and_o that_o a_o certain_a miller_n intentive_a about_o his_o grind_n upon_o this_o day_n have_v his_o house_n and_o meal_n burn_v by_o a_o fire_n kindle_v in_o his_o mill_n and_o to_o come_v near_a home_n anno_fw-la 1583._o whilst_o they_o be_v behold_v the_o bear-baiting_n in_o parish-garden_n upon_o this_o day_n the_o scaffold_n burst_v down_o sudden_o and_o eight_o person_n be_v slay_v outright_o and_o many_o more_o hurt_n and_o maim_v arg._n 5_o a_o five_o argument_n may_v be_v draw_v from_o such_o thing_n as_o fall_v out_o worth_a the_o note_n upon_o this_o day_n 154._o august_n de_fw-fr temp_n serm_v 25â—_n notable_a â—hiâ—gs_n â—pon_o this_o day_n nâ—â—â—m_fw-la 154._o christ_n arise_v upon_o this_o day_n the_o element_n be_v frame_v the_o world_n begin_v the_o angel_n create_v and_o manna_n begin_v first_o to_o fall_v upon_o this_o day_n the_o israelite_n pass_v through_o the_o red_a sea_n christ_n be_v baptize_v turn_v water_n into_o wine_n feed_v five_o thousand_o with_o a_o few_o loaf_n upon_o this_o day_n and_o upon_o it_o we_o hope_v 1._o wolph_n cron._n lib._n 2._o cap._n 1._o that_o he_o shall_v come_v to_o judgement_n say_v augustine_n upon_o this_o day_n christ_n be_v bear_v aaron_n and_o
child_n unless_o they_o be_v jacobs_n or_o josephs_n godly_a and_o righteous_a which_o none_o be_v without_o the_o conscionable_a observation_n of_o the_o sabbath_n 24.15_o josh_n 24.15_o therefore_o the_o example_n of_o joshua_n be_v to_o be_v follow_v by_o all_o master_n of_o family_n do_v not_o only_o say_v i_o but_o i_o and_o my_o household_n will_v serve_v the_o lord_n and_o keep_v his_o holy_a sabbath_n seek_v that_o praise_n before_o god_n which_o be_v give_v unto_o abraham_n i_o know_v abraham_n 1._o gen_n 18.19_o 1._o sam._n 1._o say_v the_o lord_n that_o he_o will_v command_v he_o to_o walk_v in_o my_o way_n with_o â—lcanah_n and_o hannah_n bring_v samuel_n to_o the_o temple_n whilst_o he_o be_v young_a that_o he_o may_v be_v a_o servant_n unto_o the_o lord_n all_o the_o day_n of_o his_o life_n with_o timothy_n grandmother_n 15._o 1._o tim_n 3_o 15._o breed_v in_o he_o thus_o knowledge_n of_o the_o scripture_n from_o a_o child_n 3.17_o ezech._n 3.17_o now_o howsoever_o the_o charge_n of_o inferior_n lie_v upon_o the_o superior_n yet_o this_o will_v not_o excuse_v the_o inferior_n if_o they_o shall_v neglect_v this_o holy_a day_n but_o as_o the_o lord_n tell_v ezechiel_n when_o he_o have_v make_v he_o a_o watchman_n over_o israel_n if_o thou_o admonish_v they_o not_o and_o the_o enemy_n come_v they_o shall_v die_v in_o their_o sin_n but_o their_o blood_n will_v i_o require_v at_o thy_o hand_n so_o they_o shall_v die_v in_o their_o sin_n and_o feel_v the_o smart_n of_o god_n eternal_a wrath_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v even_o as_o it_o be_v say_v of_o all_o person_n uncircumcised_a or_o that_o keep_v not_o the_o passover_n they_o shall_v be_v cut_v off_o from_o among_o the_o people_n be_v they_o master_n or_o servant_n child_n grow_v up_o or_o parent_n howsoever_o the_o lord_n will_v have_v slay_v moses_n because_o his_o son_n gershom_n be_v not_o circumcise_v wherefore_o let_v child_n and_o servant_n as_o they_o love_v their_o own_o welfare_n 4.25_o exod_n 4.25_o be_v as_o forward_o to_o observe_v the_o lord_n holy_a day_n as_o their_o governor_n to_o command_v they_o as_o diligent_a about_o their_o private_a christian_a exercise_n as_o they_o to_o perform_v they_o and_o as_o studious_a to_o satisfy_v they_o in_o holy_a endeavour_n as_o they_o to_o help_v they_o herein_o quest_n 77._o do_v the_o lord_n only_o take_v care_n for_o our_o right_n spend_v of_o this_o day_n and_o leave_v we_o to_o ourselves_o upon_o the_o six_o day_n answ_n no_o doubtless_o but_o it_o be_v his_o will_n and_o command_v also_o that_o we_o shall_v upon_o the_o six_o day_n abstain_v from_o idleness_n and_o diligent_o labour_v in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n explan_n before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o explanation_n of_o this_o by_o cattle_n day_n the_o charge_n concern_v the_o six_o day_n who_o rest_n be_v also_o command_v be_v mean_v their_o camel_n their_o ox_n their_o ass_n etc._n etc._n who_o strength_n and_o labour_n they_o use_v about_o their_o carriage_n tread_v out_o their_o corn_n &_o work_n of_o husbandry_n now_o the_o lord_n out_o of_o his_o mercy_n as_o he_o will_v not_o have_v the_o poor_a servant_n and_o bondslave_n to_o by_o tear_v and_o wear_v out_o with_o sore_a labour_n under_o the_o hand_n of_o unmerciful_a master_n so_o will_v he_o not_o have_v the_o poor_a dumb_a creature_n and_o therefore_o elsewhere_o explain_v further_o this_o commandment_n he_o say_v that_o thy_o servant_n and_o cattle_n may_v rest_v as_o well_o as_o thou_o moreover_o the_o cattle_n can_v not_o labour_v but_o man_n must_v be_v in_o some_o sort_n assistant_n unto_o they_o and_o so_o neglect_v the_o sabbath_n the_o stranger_n be_v a_o people_n not_o come_v of_o the_o stock_n of_o israel_n but_o of_o some_o other_o either_o follow_v they_o out_o of_o egypt_n or_o take_v and_o buy_v out_o of_o other_o country_n who_o they_o have_v for_o slave_n perpetual_o as_o the_o gibeonite_n now_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o have_v there_o to_o do_v any_o work_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n day_n 9.23_o josh_n 9.23_o though_o bear_v without_o the_o covenant_n and_o live_v without_o circumcision_n without_o passover_o without_o sacrifice_n without_o god_n in_o the_o world_n partly_o that_o through_o be_v favour_v they_o may_v come_v to_o affect_v the_o true_a religion_n the_o fountain_n of_o this_o their_o sweet_a rest_n and_o partly_o that_o be_v in_o the_o bosom_n of_o the_o church_n there_o may_v be_v a_o outward_a uniformity_n of_o all_o in_o the_o reverence_v of_o this_o holy_a day_n which_o show_v that_o they_o which_o live_v in_o the_o same_o nation_n and_o under_o the_o same_o government_n be_v to_o be_v compel_v to_o a_o outward_a conformity_n of_o religion_n though_o the_o heart_n can_v only_o be_v turn_v by_o the_o lord_n and_o whatsoever_o thy_o servant_n be_v inward_o thou_o must_v cause_v he_o to_o be_v conformable_a to_o all_o good_a order_n outward_o but_o this_o extend_v not_o to_o such_o as_o come_v strangerwise_o unto_o thou_o over_o who_o thou_o have_v none_o authority_n to_o return_v now_o to_o the_o proper_a question_n some_o hold_n that_o the_o lord_n do_v only_o remit_v his_o own_o right_n in_o say_v six_o day_n shall_v thou_o labour_v etc._n etc._n because_o all_o the_o day_n of_o the_o week_n be_v his_o otherwise_o the_o people_n of_o god_n have_v not_o do_v well_o in_o set_v apart_o some_o of_o the_o six_o day_n unto_o holy_a exercise_n here_o work_v upon_o six_o day_n command_v here_o upon_o any_o occasion_n whatsoever_o but_o they_o be_v deceive_v and_o their_o ground_n be_v too_o weak_a for_o in_o every_o commandment_n we_o be_v not_o only_o enjoin_v the_o duty_n reas_n 1_o but_o the_o help_n and_o furtherance_n hereunto_o now_o unto_o the_o right_n and_o free_a keep_n of_o the_o sabbath_n it_o help_v not_o a_o little_a to_o spend_v the_o six_o day_n well_o about_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n partly_o for_o that_o our_o worldly_a business_n be_v do_v we_o be_v the_o free_a from_o any_o intanglement_n hereby_o therefore_o he_o say_v thou_o shall_v labour_v and_o do_v all_o that_o thou_o have_v to_o do_v partly_o for_o that_o be_v weary_a of_o labour_v the_o rest_n of_o the_o sabbath_n will_v be_v the_o more_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a unto_o we_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n if_o thou_o call_v the_o sabbath_n a_o delight_n 13._o esa_fw-la 58_o 13._o and_o partly_o for_o that_o the_o lord_n of_o his_o goodness_n will_v the_o rather_o sanctify_v we_o and_o make_v we_o fit_a to_o sanctify_v a_o sabbath_n when_o as_o we_o diligent_o do_v the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n upon_o the_o six_o day_n according_a to_o that_o comfortable_a say_n of_o john_n of_o his_o fullness_n we_o have_v all_o receive_v and_o grace_n 1.16_o â—oh_o 1.16_o for_o grace_n have_v the_o grace_n of_o faithfulness_n and_o diligence_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n we_o receive_v further_a grace_n of_o diligence_n about_o sabbath_n day_n exercise_n which_o be_v peculiar_o verify_v in_o this_o very_a thing_n in_o that_o the_o most_o idle_a which_o spend_v their_o time_n of_o the_o six_o day_n in_o game_n sport_v and_o least_o do_v be_v least_o holy_a and_o most_o profane_a upon_o the_o sabbath_n but_o contrariwise_o the_o honest_o diligent_a and_o intentive_a to_o their_o calling_n 2._o the_o injunction_n of_o work_v upon_o six_o day_n be_v give_v reas_n 2_o in_o the_o same_o command_a term_n in_o the_o original_n that_o the_o injunction_n of_o not_o work_v the_o seven_o be_v give_v in_o in_o the_o first_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thou_o shall_v do_v work_n in_o the_o second_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thou_o shall_v not_o do_v work_n 3._o as_o there_o be_v reason_n allege_v of_o cease_v from_o work_n upon_o the_o seven_o day_n so_o there_o be_v reason_n lay_v down_o also_o of_o work_v reas_n 3_o king_n the_o six_o day_n as_o the_o main_a reason_n of_o the_o first_o be_v god_n rest_v the_o seven_o so_o the_o reason_n of_o the_o second_o be_v in_o six_o day_n the_o lord_n make_v heaven_n and_o earth_n he_o wrought_v if_o it_o be_v say_v this_o need_v not_o to_o be_v here_o command_v it_o rather_o belong_v to_o the_o second_o table_n i_o answer_v that_o one_o and_o the_o same_o duty_n may_v belong_v to_o diverse_a commandment_n in_o diverse_a respect_n and_o in_o what_o respect_n this_o of_o labour_v belong_v unto_o this_o have_v be_v already_o show_v neither_o be_v my_o intent_n otherwise_o to_o bring_v it_o in_o here_o and_o for_o some_o question_n which_o be_v fit_o here_o further_o to_o be_v discuss_v again_o i_o say_v that_o the_o ground_n of_o the_o former_a assertion_n be_v too_o weak_a for_o not_o man_n but_o god_n himself_o have_v again_o set_v apart_o since_o the_o give_n of_o
this_o law_n some_o of_o these_o day_n for_o holy_a duty_n and_o a_o good_a construction_n may_v be_v make_v hereof_o and_o yet_o this_o stand_n for_o a_o under-commandement_n six_o day_n shall_v thou_o labour_v unless_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n shall_v hinder_v and_o call_v thou_o from_o thy_o labour_n for_o we_o must_v in_o reason_n yield_v as_o much_o to_o the_o business_n of_o god_n service_n upon_o the_o six_o day_n notwithstanding_o the_o command_n of_o work_v as_o to_o bodily_a labour_n upon_o the_o seven_o notwithstanding_o the_o command_n of_o rest_v therefore_o as_o when_o we_o be_v bid_v to_o rest_v all_o the_o day_n we_o be_v not_o yet_o deny_v work_n whereunto_o necessity_n or_o charity_n call_v we_o so_o when_o we_o be_v bid_v to_o work_v the_o six_o day_n we_o be_v not_o yet_o deny_v cease_v when_o religion_n and_o god_n worship_n call_v we_o hereunto_o but_o for_o the_o further_o clear_n of_o these_o thing_n here_o arise_v certain_a weighty_a and_o needful_a question_n quest._n 78._o be_v it_o not_o lawful_a then_o to_o forbear_v work_v to_o attend_v upon_o god_n in_o his_o service_n in_o the_o six_o day_n answ_n yes_o it_o be_v not_o only_o lawful_a but_o necessary_a to_o do_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n every_o day_n of_o the_o week_n in_o private_a and_o in_o public_a when_o just_a occasion_n be_v offer_v 6.7_o 1._o thes_n 5.7_o 2_o â—im_fw-la 4_o 1._o deut._n 6.7_o explan_n it_o be_v the_o corrupt_a manner_n of_o most_o man_n when_o the_o sabbath_n be_v end_v yea_o when_o public_a service_n be_v do_v never_o more_o to_o call_v the_o lord_n to_o mind_v all_o the_o week_n after_o or_o if_o they_o do_v to_o perform_v their_o devotion_n very_o slender_o and_o weak_o as_o though_o they_o be_v sufficient_o sanctify_v in_o two_o or_o three_o hour_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n for_o all_o the_o week_n after_o or_o as_o though_o they_o be_v god_n people_n only_o upon_o that_o day_n and_o their_o own_o only_a all_o the_o week_n after_o but_o this_o be_v great_a forgetfulness_n &_o by_o all_o mean_n to_o be_v root_v out_o from_o among_o christian_n for_o the_o lord_n be_v to_o be_v serve_v every_o day_n of_o the_o week_n with_o the_o best_a heart_n and_o care_n that_o we_o can_v first_o we_o have_v for_o this_o his_o command_n pray_v continual_o and_o in_o all_o thing_n give_v thanks_o and_o preach_v the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v instant_a in_o season_n and_o out_o of_o season_n and_o thou_o shall_v talk_v of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n continual_o when_o thou_o tarry_v in_o thy_o house_n and_o when_o thou_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n as_o thou_o lie_v down_o and_o as_o thou_o rise_v up_o so_o that_o duty_n of_o religion_n do_v not_o only_o tie_v we_o semper_fw-la all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n but_o ad_fw-la semper_fw-la also_o to_o every_o day_n and_o time_n when_o good_a opportunity_n be_v give_v we_o must_v express_v our_o devotion_n by_o pray_v read_v meditation_n hear_v and_o confer_v at_o fit_a time_n 2._o we_o have_v for_o this_o the_o example_n of_o holy_a man_n daniel_n pray_v daily_o thrice_o a_o day_n and_o praise_v his_o god_n â—0_n dan._n 6._o â—0_n and_o the_o text_n show_v that_o it_o be_v his_o manner_n thus_o to_o do_v david_n pray_v early_o in_o the_o morning_n he_o weep_v in_o prayer_n even_o in_o his_o bed_n 34.1_o psal_n 5_o 2._o psal_n 6_o 6._o psal_n 22._o â—_o psal_n 34.1_o so_o as_o that_o he_o make_v it_o swim_v with_o tear_n i_o call_v by_o day_n and_o by_o night_n say_v he_o i_o will_v always_o give_v thanks_n unto_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o praise_n shall_v be_v in_o my_o mouth_n continual_o morning_n and_o evening_n and_o at_o noontide_n he_o call_v upon_o the_o lord_n anna_n a_o good_a widow_n be_v say_v to_o have_v serve_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o temple_n 2.46_o luc._n 2.37_o act_n 2.46_o wiâ—h_v fast_v and_o prayer_n night_n and_o day_n they_o be_v daily_o together_o in_o the_o primitive_a church_n with_o one_o accord_n in_o the_o temple_n and_o sozomen_n report_v out_o of_o pâ—â—lo_fw-la judaeus_fw-la 18._o sozom_o lib_n 6._o cap._n 18._o that_o the_o christian_n in_o egypt_n continue_v all_o the_o six_o day_n in_o devotion_n so_o earnest_o as_o that_o they_o forget_v to_o take_v their_o food_n from_o morning_n till_o night_n and_o the_o people_n of_o edessa_n will_v not_o be_v terrify_v from_o their_o often_o meeting_n 5._o ruff._n lib._n 2._o c._n 5._o through_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n threaten_v unto_o they_o which_o i_o do_v not_o rehearse_v as_o favour_v the_o monastical_a life_n which_o be_v whole_o spend_v in_o blind_a devotion_n for_o every_o man_n must_v live_v in_o a_o call_n not_o only_o general_a as_o he_o be_v a_o christian_n but_o special_o as_o he_o be_v a_o member_n of_o a_o commonwealth_n and_o if_o anna_n do_v live_v in_o the_o temple_n she_o have_v doubtless_o some_o other_o employment_n beside_o prayer_n and_o fast_v and_o for_o those_o of_o the_o primitive_a church_n their_o time_n be_v extraordinary_a and_o most_o dangerous_a but_o i_o rehearse_v these_o example_n to_o commend_v the_o general_n of_o omit_v no_o day_n without_o give_v the_o lord_n his_o due_n 3._o we_o have_v for_o this_o great_a encouragement_n give_v he_o be_v pronounce_v a_o bless_a man_n 99_o psal_n 1.1_o psal_n 119._o â—8_o verse_n 99_o that_o do_v exercise_v himself_o in_o god_n word_n and_o meditae_fw-la therein_o day_n and_o night_n david_n say_v that_o because_o god_n commandment_n be_v ever_o with_o he_o he_o be_v make_v wise_a than_o his_o enemy_n yea_o say_v he_o â—_o have_v have_v more_o understanding_n than_o all_o my_o teacher_n i_o understand_v more_o than_o the_o ancient_a so_o that_o he_o which_o will_v be_v wise_a indeed_o must_v do_v as_o david_n do_v have_v ever_o god_n commandment_n with_o he_o and_o make_v god_n testimony_n his_o daily_a meditation_n 4._o we_o have_v to_o urge_v we_o to_o holy_a duty_n our_o own_o great_a necessity_n every_o day_n we_o be_v daily_a subject_n to_o sin_n and_o therefore_o must_v daily_o seek_v the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n by_o prayer_n according_a to_o the_o direction_n give_v we_o this_o day_n our_o daily_a bread_n we_o have_v daily_a business_n upon_o which_o we_o need_v but_o can_v look_v for_o a_o blessing_n without_o daily_a earnest_a prayer_n otherwise_o we_o may_v build_v 27._o psal_n 1_o 27._o watch_n and_o work_v but_o in_o vain_a we_o be_v subject_a to_o daily_a danger_n either_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o devil_n rage_n the_o cry_n of_o our_o sin_n or_o our_o weak_a constitution_n which_o we_o can_v look_v shall_v be_v prevent_v without_o diligent_a prayer_n every_o day_n prayer_n be_v our_o last_o &_o great_a refuge_n â—8_o eph._n 6._o â—8_o according_a to_o the_o apostle_n and_o we_o daily_o receive_v at_o god_n hand_n great_a blessing_n the_o course_n of_o which_o we_o shall_v cause_v he_o to_o break_v off_o unless_o we_o be_v daily_o in_o render_v praise_n to_o his_o holy_a name_n 6.17_o ephes_n 6.17_o again_o for_o the_o read_n and_o meditate_v on_o god_n word_n our_o necessity_n do_v all_o so_o require_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v somewhat_o employ_v herein_o every_o day_n the_o word_n be_v the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n without_o which_o how_o can_v we_o combat_v with_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o will_v not_o leave_v we_o unassaulted_a any_o day_n the_o word_n be_v the_o milk_n 2.2_o 1._o pet._n 2.2_o whereby_o we_o must_v be_v nourish_v and_o grow_v up_o in_o regard_n of_o which_o we_o be_v as_o new_a bear_v babe_n how_o then_o can_v we_o in_o any_o day_n live_v without_o it_o but_o be_v very_a dwarffe_n in_o grace_n the_o word_n be_v the_o seed_n of_o god_n by_o which_o we_o be_v keep_v from_o sin_v 3.9_o 1._o john_n 3.9_o &_o bring_v to_o be_v his_o belove_a and_o holy_a child_n if_o this_o seed_n then_o be_v not_o daily_o in_o we_o how_o shall_v we_o be_v keep_v from_o be_v overgrow_v with_o weed_n and_o brier_n and_o so_o from_o be_v reprobate_a &_o accurse_a ground_n the_o word_n be_v a_o light_n unto_o our_o foot_n and_o a_o lantern_n unto_o our_o path_n how_o then_o can_v we_o walk_v on_o and_o be_v keep_v upright_o without_o dangerous_a stumble_n &_o fall_v 119.105_o psal_n 119.105_o unless_o we_o have_v every_o day_n this_o light_n set_v up_o in_o our_o mind_n to_o say_v nothing_o of_o the_o readiness_n and_o dexterity_n in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o we_o shall_v grow_v unto_o by_o daily_o exercise_v ourselves_o therein_o according_a to_o the_o proverb_n use_n make_v perfectness_n and_o how_o much_o the_o more_o apt_a we_o shall_v thus_o become_v for_o public_a instruction_n to_o receive_v they_o for_o our_o great_a comfort_n quest_n 79._o it_o seem_v then_o that_o every_o day_n ought_v to_o
also_o do_v the_o more_o private_a work_n of_o our_o calling_n so_o that_o we_o observe_v the_o time_n of_o public_a meeting_n and_o give_v no_o scandal_n to_o our_o brethren_n nor_o offence_n to_o our_o governor_n second_o in_o regard_n of_o more_o free_a recreation_n in_o which_o we_o may_v now_o exercise_v ourselves_o all_o way_n except_v the_o time_n of_o public_a prayer_n three_o in_o regard_n of_o speech_n and_o thought_n out_o of_o the_o public_a time_n we_o may_v in_o some_o convenient_a sort_n and_o measure_n talk_v of_o our_o worldly_a affair_n and_o devise_v in_o our_o thought_n for_o the_o best_a for_o they_o if_o any_o do_v otherwise_o esteem_v ordinary_a holy_a day_n appoint_v by_o man_n he_o do_v derogate_v from_o the_o dignity_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n as_o they_o of_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n which_o make_v more_o account_n of_o some_o saint_n day_n then_o of_o the_o lord_n day_n itself_o and_o be_v more_o careful_a then_o to_o exercise_v their_o devotion_n and_o tyrannize_v in_o their_o strict_a censure_n more_o remiss_a and_o licentious_a upon_o this_o most_o holy_a day_n quest_n 81._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n by_o this_o commandment_n forbid_v answ_n all_o profane_v of_o the_o sabbath_n day_n which_o be_v first_o by_o do_v work_n that_o be_v not_o of_o present_a necessity_n by_o journey_v by_o idle_a rest_n or_o absent_v ourselves_o about_o worldly_a business_n from_o the_o public_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n second_o by_o forgetfulness_n of_o the_o sabbath_n upon_o the_o six_o day_n by_o which_o we_o often_o bring_v upon_o ourselves_o a_o necessity_n of_o profane_v the_o same_o three_o when_o be_v parent_n or_o governor_n we_o leave_v our_o child_n pupil_n and_o servant_n to_o their_o own_o liberty_n upon_o this_o day_n sabbath_n labour_n on_o the_o sabbath_n explan_n the_o sin_n against_o this_o commandment_n i_o refer_v to_o three_o head_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v a_o direct_a and_o the_o great_a profane_v of_o the_o lord_n day_n 1._o for_o labour_v unless_o we_o be_v necessary_o call_v hereunto_o such_o as_o it_o be_v only_o then_o when_o it_o be_v a_o necessary_a work_n of_o mercy_n as_o have_v be_v already_o show_v it_o be_v the_o most_o direct_a break_n of_o the_o sabbath_n and_o take_v away_o the_o very_a nature_n of_o it_o because_o the_o sabbath_n be_v the_o rest_n and_o how_o great_a a_o sin_n this_o be_v the_o lord_n have_v sundry_a way_n make_v know_v unto_o his_o people_n the_o jew_n which_o motius_fw-la though_o they_o bound_v not_o we_o in_o the_o same_o rigour_n as_o the_o jew_n be_v of_o old_a yet_o they_o be_v a_o good_a inducement_n to_o we_o to_o stir_v up_o our_o reverence_n unto_o god_n ordinance_n and_o our_o care_n to_o observe_v the_o christian_a sabbath_n though_o not_o in_o any_o ceremonious_a degree_n of_o strictness_n yet_o in_o convenient_a decency_n and_o sequestration_n of_o ourselves_o such_o as_o may_v stand_v with_o christian_a liberty_n how_o close_o the_o jew_n well_o hold_v by_o god_n to_o the_o precise_a observation_n appear_v reas_n 1_o 1._o by_o his_o severe_a poenall_a law_n against_o all_o labour_n though_o never_o so_o honest_a 31.15_o exod._n 31.15_o and_o lawful_a in_o itself_o whosoever_o do_v any_o work_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n shall_v die_v the_o death_n reas_n 2_o 2._o how_o much_o the_o lord_n be_v displease_v with_o work_v upon_o this_o day_n be_v make_v know_v by_o his_o judgement_n execute_v upon_o some_o in_o their_o profane_a work_n he_o that_o gather_v stick_n be_v stone_v to_o death_n the_o israelite_n be_v hold_v captive_a in_o balloon_n seventy_o year_n for_o their_o work_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n 25._o numb_a 15.32_o jer._n 25._o that_o the_o land_n may_v enjoy_v her_o sabbath_n and_o sundry_a example_n tend_v to_o the_o same_o purpose_n have_v be_v already_o bring_v among_o the_o argument_n for_o our_o sabbath_n which_o i_o spare_v to_o repeat_v refer_v the_o reader_n thither_o 3._o how_o displease_v to_o the_o lord_n it_o be_v to_o work_v upon_o this_o day_n appear_v by_o his_o providence_n for_o the_o rest_n hereof_o rather_o than_o any_o work_n shall_v be_v do_v even_o about_o their_o daily_a food_n he_o send_v the_o israelite_n manna_n enough_o for_o two_o day_n the_o day_n before_o the_o sabbath_n 16._o exod._n 16._o and_o whereas_o at_o other_o time_n the_o manna_n will_v putrify_v and_o be_v full_a of_o worm_n if_o they_o keep_v any_o of_o it_o until_o the_o morrow_n after_o they_o have_v gather_v it_o now_o they_o do_v keep_v it_o sweet_a and_o good_a all_o the_o next_o day_n reas_n 4_o 4._o the_o work_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n have_v be_v at_o all_o time_n condemn_v by_o all_o good_a man_n endue_v with_o god_n spirit_n moses_n be_v most_o earnest_a in_o many_o place_n against_o it_o 13._o nehem._n 13._o nehemiah_n threaten_v to_o punish_v the_o merchant_n that_o come_v to_o jerusalem_n to_o sell_v their_o ware_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n day_n and_o esay_n jeremy_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o prophet_n do_v all_o of_o they_o put_v to_o their_o help_a hand_n to_o root_v out_o this_o sin_n of_o work_v upon_o the_o sabbath_n day_n wherefore_o if_o thou_o make_v conscience_n of_o steal_v because_o the_o lord_n have_v forbid_v it_o make_v conscience_n also_o of_o do_v the_o work_n of_o thy_o call_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n because_o god_n have_v so_o strict_o forbid_v it_o so_o severe_o judge_v it_o so_o careful_o provide_v against_o it_o and_o stir_v up_o so_o many_o holy_a man_n to_o beat_v down_o this_o gross_a abuse_n 2._o for_o journey_v i_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o add_v any_o thing_n because_o it_o have_v be_v special_o entreat_v of_o already_o what_o journey_n be_v allow_v and_o what_o a_o breach_n of_o the_o sabbath_n only_o we_o may_v take_v with_o we_o this_o one_o memorandum_n that_o the_o lord_n have_v so_o precise_o forbid_a travail_n as_o that_o he_o have_v charge_v 16.29_o exod._n 16.29_o tarry_v every_o man_n in_o his_o place_n and_o let_v no_o man_n go_v out_o of_o his_o place_n upon_o the_o seven_o day_n viz._n about_o his_o worldly_a unnecessary_a business_n though_o it_o may_v seem_v unto_o thou_o to_o be_v time_n gain_v so_o that_o thou_o shall_v not_o be_v hinder_v now_o from_o thy_o work_n upon_o the_o week_n day_n or_o though_o it_o may_v seem_v otherwise_o to_o redound_v to_o thy_o benefit_n let_v they_o consider_v this_o that_o forecast_n to_o make_v their_o journey_n special_o upon_o the_o lord_n day_n sure_o this_o wisdom_n come_v not_o from_o above_o but_o from_o the_o devil_n who_o thou_o be_v 44._o john_n 8_o 44._o while_o thou_o do_v his_o will_n 3._o for_o idle_a rest_n and_o sit_v at_o home_n all_o day_n or_o most_o part_n of_o the_o day_n rest_v idle_n rest_v when_o other_o assemble_v themselves_o to_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n or_o sleep_v and_o lie_v long_o in_o bed_n in_o the_o morning_n so_o that_o a_o man_n can_v prepare_v himself_o fit_o and_o come_v in_o due_a time_n to_o the_o place_n of_o god_n public_a worship_n this_o be_v also_o a_o most_o unworthy_a usage_n of_o a_o man_n self_n upon_o the_o lord_n day_n he_o that_o do_v thus_o like_o the_o vain_a echo_n resound_v the_o last_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n precept_n thou_o shall_v sanctify_v the_o sabbath_n take_v only_a sabbath_n a_o idle_a rest_v unto_o himself_o and_o therefore_o as_o idle_a watchman_n appoint_v over_o god_n people_n that_o see_v the_o enemy_n come_v and_o danger_n at_o hand_n yet_o do_v only_o sit_v still_o and_o behold_v it_o but_o sound_v no_o trumpet_n to_o give_v they_o warning_n shall_v be_v so_o far_o from_o any_o reward_n of_o their_o office_n that_o the_o people_n blood_n shall_v be_v require_v at_o their_o hand_n so_o these_o idle_a sabbath-keeper_n shall_v be_v so_o far_o from_o the_o blessing_n attend_v upon_o such_o as_o sanctify_v a_o sabbath_n as_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v call_v to_o account_v for_o this_o precious_a time_n lose_v through_o their_o idleness_n and_o the_o usurpation_n of_o that_o to_o their_o own_o ease_n which_o they_o be_v bind_v to_o spend_v to_o god_n glory_n let_v all_o therefore_o that_o will_v consecrate_v this_o day_n as_o glorious_a to_o the_o lord_n fly_v this_o idleness_n and_o learn_v of_o nehemiah_n to_o rise_v early_o in_o the_o morning_n at_o the_o least_o in_o their_o heart_n to_o sanctify_v the_o lord_n day_n and_o due_o repair_n whilst_o god_n enable_v to_o the_o place_n of_o public_a meeting_n otherwise_o to_o keep_v holiday_n at_o home_n as_o his_o infirmity_n permit_v 4._o for_o absence_n from_o the_o public_a duty_n there_o be_v many_o that_o content_n themselves_o to_o sit_v at_o home_n church_n absence_n from_o church_n and_o read_v some_o good_a prayer_n and_o other_o good_a book_n especial_o if_o the_o weather_n be_v but_o a_o little_a
tedious_a and_o think_v that_o they_o keep_v the_o sabbath_n as_o well_o as_o any_o other_o or_o as_o they_o need_v to_o do_v and_o more_o especial_o if_o there_o be_v nothing_o but_o divine_a service_n at_o the_o church_n but_o let_v all_o such_o know_v their_o error_n and_o repent_v of_o it_o they_o do_v indeed_o sanctify_v the_o lord_n day_n but_o it_o be_v not_o after_o the_o lord_n but_o their_o own_o manner_n and_o therefore_o can_v be_v accept_v of_o no_o more_o than_o a_o master_n can_v accept_v of_o the_o best_a endeavour_n of_o his_o servant_n at_o home_n at_o that_o time_n when_o he_o appoint_v he_o to_o travel_v about_o his_o business_n abroad_o for_o the_o lord_n do_v now_o appoint_v thou_o to_o attend_v he_o in_o the_o public_a place_n 3_o act_v 3_o he_o have_v now_o employment_n for_o thou_o there_o christ_n himself_o the_o holy_a prophet_n and_o apostle_n lurk_v not_o at_o such_o time_n in_o corner_n or_o in_o private_a house_n but_o go_v up_o to_o the_o temple_n to_o pray_v to_o preach_v to_o converse_v with_o god_n people_n in_o public_a duty_n 41._o act_n 2_o 41._o here_o be_v the_o place_n where_o god_n ordinance_n be_v chief_o use_v and_o only_o at_o the_o time_n appoint_v here_o the_o lord_n presence_n be_v promise_v here_o have_v his_o glory_n ever_o shine_v by_o the_o conversion_n of_o soul_n and_o sometime_o of_o thousand_o at_o once_o let_v the_o proud_a separatist_n therefore_o go_v by_o himself_o now_o into_o corner_n as_o over-iust_a in_o his_o own_o esteem_n to_o come_v with_o other_o to_o god_n ordinance_n in_o public_a let_v the_o idle_a or_o dainty_a sabbath-keeper_n stay_v at_o home_n in_o his_o blind_a private_a devotion_n and_o the_o over_o scrupulous_a absent_a themselves_o from_o church_n in_o the_o case_n of_o no_o preach_v at_o that_o time_n let_v those_o contemn_v public_a prayer_n that_o know_v not_o god_n house_n the_o church_n to_o be_v the_o house_n of_o prayer_n but_o let_v all_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n fear_v thus_o to_o pervert_v the_o lord_n day_n lest_o in_o so_o do_v sin_n lie_n at_o their_o door_n the_o second_o head_n sabbath_n head_n 2._o forgetfulness_n of_o the_o sabbath_n unto_o which_o i_o refer_v the_o profane_v of_o the_o sabbath_n be_v all_o forgetfulness_n of_o this_o day_n upon_o the_o six_o either_o in_o general_a in_o any_o of_o they_o or_o in_o particular_a the_o day_n before_o according_a to_o our_o distinction_n when_o i_o speak_v of_o the_o duty_n in_o the_o word_n remember_v and_o it_o may_v have_v reference_n also_o to_o the_o sabbath_n past_a remember_v how_o holy_a thou_o be_v then_o what_o rule_v of_o holiness_n thou_o be_v then_o teach_v how_o thou_o do_v then_o make_v show_n of_o a_o good_a disciple_n of_o christ_n when_o thou_o sit_v to_o learn_v thy_o lesson_n of_o he_o as_o saul_n who_o fall_v down_o before_o the_o lord_n and_o say_v lord_n what_o will_v thou_o have_v i_o to_o do_v 2._o act_n 9_o 1._o sam._n 2._o and_o as_o samuel_n speak_v lord_n for_o thy_o servant_n hear_v lest_o do_v contrariwise_o in_o the_o weeke-daye_n after_o and_o as_o one_o that_o rather_o listen_v to_o satan_n and_o to_o thy_o own_o corrupt_a heart_n thou_o be_v condemn_v out_o of_o thy_o own_o mouth_n for_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n with_o thy_o lip_n but_o have_v thy_o hart_n far_o estrange_v from_o he_o the_o three_o head_n inferior_n head_n 3._o neglect_v of_o inferior_n unto_o which_o i_o refer_v the_o profane_v of_o the_o sabbath_n be_v by_o leave_v such_o as_o be_v under_o our_o government_n to_o their_o own_o unbridled_a and_o licentious_a liberty_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n day_n which_o be_v no_o small_a fault_n in_o parent_n master_n and_o governor_n for_o whilst_o every_o private_a man_n do_v thus_o neglect_v his_o domestic_a charge_n the_o minister_n may_v preach_v reprove_v admonish_v and_o teach_v but_o little_o will_v it_o profit_v to_o bring_v they_o to_o the_o right_a observation_n of_o christian_a duty_n beside_o do_v it_o not_o grieve_v any_o good_a parent_n or_o master_n to_o see_v their_o child_n or_o servant_n miscarry_v and_o come_v to_o misery_n but_o to_o be_v negligent_a of_o they_o at_o these_o time_n be_v the_o right_a way_n to_o bring_v they_o to_o all_o lewdness_n and_o consequent_o to_o smart_v and_o misery_n for_o which_o they_o may_v also_o then_o with_o heavy_a heart_n thank_v their_o governor_n that_o be_v too_o gentle_a and_o remiss_a towards_o they_o 2._o 1._o sam._n 2._o as_o ely_z be_v unto_o his_o child_n who_o lamentable_a estate_n in_o his_o child_n and_o posterity_n what_o hard_a heart_n can_v read_v of_o without_o relent_v quest_n 83._o what_o be_v the_o reason_n of_o this_o commandment_n answ_n they_o be_v partly_o enfold_v in_o the_o commandment_n and_o partly_o express_v in_o these_o word_n for_o in_o six_o day_n the_o lord_n make_v heaven_n and_o earth_n the_o sea_n etc._n etc._n quest._n 84._o what_o be_v the_o reason_n enfold_v in_o the_o commandment_n answ_n three_o 1._o because_o the_o law_n of_o the_o sabbath_n be_v ancient_a and_o be_v of_o force_n in_o paradise_n before_o man_n fall_n 2_o because_o it_o be_v most_o equal_a the_o lord_n allow_v we_o six_o day_n for_o our_o worldly_a affair_n and_o require_v but_o one_o of_o seven_o for_o the_o work_n of_o his_o worship_n 3_o because_o the_o seven_o be_v the_o lord_n peculiar_a day_n so_o that_o without_o sacrilege_n we_o can_v any_o way_n profane_v it_o commandment_n reason_n enfold_v in_o this_o commandment_n explan_n this_o commandment_n be_v of_o main_a and_o special_a use_n for_o the_o further_a of_o true_a godliness_n and_o such_o as_o upon_o which_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o law_n hang_v be_v therefore_o both_o place_v in_o the_o midst_n and_o because_o man_n natural_o be_v most_o unapt_a to_o be_v move_v with_o the_o reverence_n hereof_o fortify_v with_o many_o reason_n beyond_o the_o rest_n which_o reason_n be_v every_o one_o of_o great_a force_n partly_o enfold_v and_o not_o distinct_o place_v out_o of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o commandment_n and_o partly_o express_v and_o set_v down_o at_o large_a by_o themselves_o reas_n 1_o the_o first_o reason_n enfold_v be_v take_v from_o the_o word_n remember_v as_o if_o the_o lord_n shall_v have_v say_v howsoever_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o these_o law_n have_v hitherto_o pass_v without_o such_o express_a mention_n especial_o when_o man_n nature_n be_v uncorrupt_a in_o paradise_n yet_o this_o law_n of_o the_o sabbath_n be_v express_o give_v at_o that_o time_n and_o now_o i_o give_v you_o warning_n only_o to_o remember_v it_o as_o most_o ancient_a and_o ever_o use_v among_o all_o my_o devout_a people_n so_o that_o if_o old_a custom_n will_v bear_v any_o sway_n with_o you_o the_o very_a remembrance_n of_o this_o must_v needs_o be_v of_o force_n to_o move_v you_o to_o keep_v holy_a my_o sabbaths_n or_o else_o remember_v be_v a_o reason_n of_o force_n because_o it_o be_v a_o note_n of_o special_a charge_n for_o the_o duty_n unto_o which_o it_o be_v prefix_v for_o when_o a_o master_n command_v his_o servant_n diverse_a thing_n and_o will_v chief_o have_v some_o one_o thing_n do_v he_o impress_v it_o with_o this_o word_n remember_v as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v i_o will_v not_o have_v that_o neglect_a or_o forget_v by_o any_o mean_n if_o therefore_o any_o earnest_a special_a charge_n give_v by_o the_o lord_n be_v of_o any_o force_n with_o thou_o if_o the_o old_a custom_n of_o god_n church_n ever_o since_o the_o creation_n be_v of_o any_o force_n do_v not_o profane_a but_o keep_v holy_a the_o sabbath_n day_n reason_n 2_o 2._o gene._n 2._o the_o second_o reason_n enfold_v be_v take_v from_o these_o word_n six_o day_n shall_v thou_o labour_v etc._n etc._n as_o if_o the_o lord_n shall_v have_v say_v it_o be_v no_o unreasonable_a matter_n or_o hard_o unto_o thou_o that_o i_o require_v in_o bid_v thou_o keep_v holy_a the_o sabbath_n day_n it_o be_v but_o one_o day_n of_o seven_o i_o allow_v thou_o six_o for_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o call_n i_o will_v be_v content_a only_o with_o the_o seven_o though_o i_o have_v make_v all_o the_o day_n and_o can_v require_v six_o and_o leave_v thou_o but_o one_o therefore_o do_v thou_o willing_o keep_v this_o day_n this_o be_v a_o reason_n of_o great_a moment_n and_o oftentimes_o only_o use_v as_o be_v alone_o sufficient_a to_o move_v any_o honest_a heart_n to_o obedience_n in_o paradise_n it_o be_v the_o main_a reason_n to_o adam_n and_o euah_n you_o shall_v eat_v of_o all_o the_o tree_n in_o the_o garden_n but_o of_o the_o tree_n in_o the_o midst_n you_o shall_v not_o eat_v it_o be_v the_o reason_n use_v to_o move_v the_o israelite_n to_o let_v their_o land_n rest_v the_o seven_o year_n that_o the_o poor_a may_v have_v some_o comfort_n
unto_o such_o thou_o deny_v unto_o the_o lord_n from_o who_o thou_o receive_v all_o and_o unto_o who_o thou_o owe_v all_o who_o will_v also_o require_v at_o the_o last_o day_n say_v i_o be_v hungry_a and_o thou_o do_v not_o feed_v i_o naked_a and_o thou_o do_v not_o clothe_v i_o sick_a and_o in_o prison_n and_o thou_o visit_v i_o not_o sacrilege_n 3_o against_o sacrilege_n last_o rob_v of_o god_n which_o be_v call_v sacrilege_n be_v in_o thing_n dedicate_v when_o they_o be_v take_v away_o and_o in_o tithe_n and_o offering_n when_o they_o be_v unjust_o pay_v and_o without_o conscience_n of_o the_o right_n for_o as_o the_o lord_n have_v forbid_v steal_v from_o man_n so_o and_o much_o more_o strict_o have_v he_o forbid_v steal_v from_o himself_o and_o appoint_v more_o precise_o the_o duty_n to_o be_v pay_v to_o his_o minister_n in_o his_o stead_n now_o that_o we_o may_v say_v something_o of_o this_o sin_n to_o move_v the_o conscience_n of_o all_o such_o as_o make_v conscience_n of_o any_o steal_n it_o shall_v first_o be_v show_v law_n tithe_n due_a by_o god_n law_n that_o tithe_n be_v due_a by_o god_n law_n under_o the_o new_a testament_n second_o wherein_o it_o be_v offend_v about_o the_o payment_n of_o tithe_n and_o three_o how_o god_n be_v rob_v in_o thing_n dedicate_v arg._n 1_o 27.30_o levit._fw-la 27.30_o 1._o that_o tithe_n be_v due_a even_o in_o these_o day_n appear_v from_o direct_a scripture_n all_o the_o tithe_n of_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o ground_n and_o of_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o tree_n be_v the_o lord_n they_o be_v whole_o to_o the_o lord_n he_o say_v not_o shall_v be_v or_o let_v they_o be_v as_o origen_n have_v well_o observe_v of_o other_o ceremonial_a law_n which_o be_v to_o last_v but_o for_o a_o time_n as_o of_o the_o passover_n this_o shall_v be_v a_o law_n or_o a_o ordinance_n unto_o thou_o and_o so_o of_o other_o ceremony_n but_o as_o it_o be_v say_v of_o the_o seven_o day_n it_o be_v the_o lord_n sabbath_n so_o of_o tithe_n 12.24_o exod_n 12.24_o they_o be_v the_o lord_n whence_o arise_v this_o sound_a reason_n that_o which_o be_v the_o lord_n peculiarly_a &_o perpetual_o &_o not_o by_o any_o new_a ordination_n for_o a_o time_n that_o be_v to_o be_v pay_v always_o without_o all_o difference_n of_o time_n of_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n but_o such_o be_v tithe_n they_o be_v the_o lord_n &_o not_o make_v so_o by_o any_o such_o ordination_n therefore_o they_o be_v to_o be_v pay_v even_o under_o the_o new_a testament_n also_o it_o can_v be_v maintain_v that_o tithe_n be_v ceremonial_a or_o appurtenance_n of_o the_o leviticall_a priesthood_n for_o god_n though_o he_o give_v they_o to_o the_o levite_n yet_o do_v he_o not_o first_o find_v they_o in_o that_o incorporation_n but_o only_o transfer_v his_o own_o right_n to_o that_o order_n of_o priesthood_n quousque_fw-la so_o long_o as_o it_o shall_v endure_v and_o after_o the_o cease_n of_o that_o priesthood_n the_o same_o right_n descend_v as_o it_o be_v by_o entail_n to_o the_o succeed_a ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o a_o word_n tithe_n be_v due_a to_o the_o leviticall_a minister_n not_o as_o leviticall_a but_o as_o minister_n and_o so_o be_v successive_o due_a to_o the_o evangelicall_a pastor_n as_o pastor_n and_o not_o formal_o as_o evangelicall_a and_o if_o per_fw-la impossibile_fw-it the_o gospel_n can_v cease_v yet_o shall_v not_o tithe_n cease_v but_o be_v render_v to_o whatsoever_o ministry_n can_v be_v feign_v to_o succeed_v in_o place_n thereof_o 2._o this_o appear_v further_a by_o scripture_n 9.14_o 1._o cor._n 9.14_o conclude_v the_o arg._n 2_o same_o by_o consequence_n it_o be_v ordain_v say_v the_o apostle_n that_o they_o shall_v live_v of_o the_o gospel_n that_o preach_v the_o gospel_n even_o as_o they_o do_v live_v of_o the_o altar_n that_o do_v wait_v at_o the_o altar_n whence_o i_o reason_n thus_o that_o be_v due_a now_o and_o to_o be_v pay_v under_o the_o gospel_n without_o the_o payment_n of_o which_o the_o preacher_n can_v be_v maintain_v according_a to_o god_n ordinance_n but_o such_o be_v tithe_n god_n have_v ordain_v they_o only_o and_o not_o other_o mean_n for_o if_o none_o other_o mean_n can_v be_v show_v to_o have_v be_v ordain_v by_o god_n to_o maintain_v preacher_n than_o tithe_n only_o be_v of_o his_o ordinance_n therefore_o tithe_n be_v due_a now_o in_o these_o day_n of_o the_o gospel_n 3._o this_o appear_v further_a because_o that_o as_o unto_o aaron_n arg._n 3_o and_o unto_o man_n after_o his_o order_n tithe_n be_v to_o be_v pay_v so_o they_o be_v pay_v unto_o melchisedeck_n after_o who_o order_n be_v christ_n in_o who_o name_n and_o represent_v who_o person_n be_v the_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n according_a to_o the_o apostle_n reason_v to_o the_o hebrew_n here_o man_n receive_v tithe_n that_o die_v 7.8_o heb._n 7.8_o and_o there_o he_o be_v say_v to_o have_v receive_v tithe_n that_o live_v for_o ever_o etc._n etc._n hence_o i_o reason_v thus_o that_o which_o be_v christ_n due_a as_o he_o be_v a_o mean_n of_o god_n blessing_n unto_o the_o people_n that_o be_v the_o due_a of_o his_o minister_n serve_v in_o the_o same_o office_n but_o tithe_n be_v christ_n due_a see_v they_o be_v melchisedecks_n even_o as_o they_o be_v due_a to_o the_o priest_n after_o aaron_n because_o due_a to_o aaron_n and_o they_o be_v christ_n and_o melchisedecks_n as_o they_o be_v a_o mean_n of_o blessing_n for_o eonomine_fw-la in_o this_o respect_n abraham_n be_v note_v to_o have_v pay_v tithe_n to_o melchisedeck_n when_o he_o meet_v he_o and_o bless_v he_o therefore_o they_o be_v due_a to_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o to_o such_o as_o will_v understand_v the_o apostle_n paul_n be_v most_o plain_a for_o tithe_n let_v he_o that_o be_v instruct_v make_v he_o that_o have_v instruct_v he_o partaker_n of_o all_o his_o good_n 6.6_o call_v 6.6_o what_o must_v he_o make_v his_o good_n common_a unto_o he_o that_o he_o may_v use_v any_o of_o they_o as_o himself_o none_o will_v grant_v this_o i_o be_o sure_a must_v he_o only_o give_v he_o some_o small_a matter_n as_o a_o alm_n at_o his_o discretion_n ah_o force_a construction_n to_o make_v part_n of_o all_o some_o gratuity_n only_o out_o of_o the_o money_n thus_o there_o remain_v no_o way_n else_o to_o make_v he_o partaker_n of_o all_o thy_o good_n but_o by_o the_o due_a pay_v of_o thy_o tithe_n from_o all_o sort_n of_o thy_o increase_a good_n namely_o which_o arise_v from_o thy_o corn_n from_o thy_o fruit_n from_o thy_o cattle_n etc._n etc._n which_o be_v call_v all_o thy_o good_n arg._n 4_o 28.22_o gen._n 14._o gen._n 28.22_o a_o four_o argument_n may_v be_v take_v from_o the_o custom_n of_o the_o church_n of_o god_n in_o all_o age_n abel_n and_o cain_n acknowledge_v something_o due_a to_o the_o lord_n when_o they_o bring_v unto_o he_o part_n of_o their_o increase_n abraham_n more_o particular_o pay_v the_o tithe_n of_o all_o jacob_n vow_v to_o give_v the_o ten_o to_o the_o lord_n under_o the_o new_a testament_n there_o be_v a_o community_n of_o thing_n among_o christian_n for_o 200._o year_n according_a to_o tertullian_n which_o be_v dissolve_v by_o vrlan_n bishop_n of_o rome_n tithe_n come_v again_o into_o use_n according_a to_o origin_n cyprian_n and_o gregory_n long_o before_o the_o laterane_n counsel_n by_o which_o the_o pope_n of_o rome_n make_v they_o ceremonial_a take_v advantage_n of_o impropriation_n for_o their_o own_o gain_n who_o so_o will_v be_v further_o instruct_v herein_o may_v read_v the_o learned_a treatise_n write_v of_o this_o subject_n by_o doctor_n carlion_n now_o bishop_n of_o chichester_n by_o master_n roberts_n minister_n of_o norwich_n and_o other_o it_o be_v to_o be_v renounce_v therefore_o as_o a_o error_n to_o hold_v that_o tithe_n be_v not_o now_o due_a by_o god_n law_n and_o the_o ministry_n shall_v live_v upon_o the_o benevolence_n of_o people_n as_o wickliff_n be_v deceive_v in_o his_o judgement_n do_v it_o be_v not_o enough_o to_o say_v it_o be_v a_o ceremony_n and_o so_o belong_v only_o to_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n for_o though_o a_o figure_n may_v be_v find_v herein_o as_o athanasin_n have_v observe_v â—_o a_o hebrew_n letter_n express_v ten_o set_v forth_o the_o first_o letter_n of_o jesus_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o mere_o ceremonial_a as_o other_o thing_n that_o have_v no_o further_o use_v but_o to_o prefigure_v jesus_n this_o be_v a_o maintenance_n for_o god_n minister_n such_o as_o he_o have_v ordain_v always_o to_o be_v in_o his_o church_n though_o not_o after_o the_o same_o order_n yet_o such_o as_o have_v be_v show_v as_o unto_o which_o tithe_n be_v also_o pay_v tithe_n 2_o the_o right_a pay_v of_o tithe_n it_o follow_v now_o therefore_o that_o
i_o show_v the_o manner_n of_o pay_v tithe_n right_o in_o all_o such_o as_o will_v live_v by_o rule_n and_o keep_v a_o good_a conscience_n 31._o levit._fw-la 37_o 31._o first_o they_o be_v to_o be_v pay_v without_o diminution_n either_o when_o they_o be_v pay_v in_o kind_n or_o a_o price_n be_v give_v for_o they_o if_o any_o man_n among_o the_o israelite_n will_v buy_v his_o tithe_n he_o must_v add_v a_o five_o part_n to_o the_o price_n if_o he_o pay_v it_o in_o kind_n it_o must_v not_o be_v change_v give_v a_o worse_o for_o a_o better_a for_o if_o it_o be_v change_v then_o both_o it_o and_o that_o for_o which_o it_o be_v change_v 27.10_o levit._fw-la 27.10_o shall_v be_v holy_a he_o shall_v forfeit_v both_o contrary_n to_o which_o be_v the_o corrupt_a manner_n now_o adays_o wherein_o for_o the_o most_o part_n either_o the_o worst_a or_o least_o be_v pay_v for_o tithe_n or_o less_o money_n than_o the_o tithe_n be_v worth_a it_o be_v a_o common_a reckon_n of_o worldling_n that_o the_o tithe_n be_v not_o so_o much_o worth_n as_o one_o of_o the_o nine_o part_n and_o yet_o this_o be_v one_o of_o the_o least_o abuse_n if_o we_o consider_v the_o custom_n by_o which_o in_o stead_n of_o give_v a_o five_o part_v more_o only_o a_o five_o or_o four_o part_n be_v pay_v six_o penny_n for_o a_o tithe_n worth_a two_o shilling_n and_o six_o penny_n or_o a_o penny_n or_o three_o halfpence_n for_o that_o which_o be_v worth_a a_o shilling_n or_o more_o and_o he_o think_v that_o he_o deal_v honest_o with_o god_n that_o do_v thus_o but_o let_v any_o man_n indifferent_o consider_v this_o law_n and_o he_o shall_v find_v that_o no_o such_o custom_n ought_v to_o be_v among_o man_n fear_v god_n although_o god_n minister_n for_o quite_v sake_n be_v content_a to_o accept_v of_o it_o and_o no_o more_o have_v be_v pay_v a_o long_a time_n for_o the_o thing_n and_o not_o the_o custom_n be_v to_o be_v regard_v if_o thou_o will_v go_v by_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n law_n which_o can_v only_o order_v thy_o go_v aright_o 27.30_o levit._fw-la 27.30_o second_o tithe_n be_v to_o be_v pay_v yearly_a every_o year_n of_o the_o increase_n of_o corn_n of_o cattle_n of_o fruit_n etc._n etc._n for_o all_z the_o tithe_n of_o the_o land_n both_o of_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o ground_n and_o of_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o tree_n be_v the_o lord_n and_o every_o tithe_n of_o bullock_n and_o sheep_n etc._n etc._n 21._o deut_n 14.22_o numb_a 18_o 21._o thou_o shall_v give_v the_o tithe_n of_o all_o year_n by_o year_n for_o i_o have_v give_v say_v the_o lord_n all_o the_o ten_o of_o israel_n unto_o the_o child_n of_o levi_n for_o a_o inheritance_n and_o the_o reason_n be_v add_v for_o their_o service_n about_o the_o tabernacle_n 14.24_o deut._n 14.24_o now_o whereas_o it_o seem_v to_o be_v put_v in_o the_o man_n power_n so_o that_o he_o due_o pay_v his_o tithe_n to_o impart_v hereof_o unto_o the_o poor_a and_o to_o eat_v and_o drink_v and_o be_v merry_a herewith_o he_o and_o his_o family_n because_o the_o lord_n say_v if_o the_o way_n be_v too_o long_o for_o thou_o thou_o shall_v put_v it_o into_o money_n and_o carry_v it_o and_o when_o thou_o come_v at_o the_o place_n which_o the_o lord_n shall_v choose_v thou_o shall_v bestow_v the_o money_n for_o whatsoever_o thy_o heart_n desire_v &c_n &c_n and_o again_o whereas_o it_o may_v seem_v that_o it_o be_v sufficient_a to_o do_v thus_o once_o in_o the_o three_o year_n because_o it_o be_v say_v 28._o deut._n 14_o 28._o at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o three_o year_n thou_o shall_v bring_v forth_o the_o tithe_n of_o all_o thy_o increase_n the_o same_o year_n etc._n etc._n we_o must_v for_o the_o right_a understanding_n hereof_o have_v recourse_n to_o the_o original_a law_n by_o which_o as_o have_v be_v show_v the_o tithe_n be_v appoint_v for_o a_o inheritance_n to_o the_o son_n of_o levi_n they_o dedicate_a the_o ten_o of_o they_o unto_o god_n now_o if_o they_o be_v their_o inheritance_n than_o no_o private_a man_n can_v have_v any_o power_n in_o the_o dispose_n of_o they_o more_o than_o the_o levite_n have_v power_n over_o the_o land_n give_v to_o any_o other_o tribe_n for_o inheritance_n i_o take_v it_o therefore_o that_o the_o man_n thus_o appoint_v to_o bring_v his_o tithe_n in_o money_n have_v not_o any_o part_n of_o the_o worth_n of_o it_o in_o his_o power_n to_o dispose_v but_o put_v more_o hereunto_o as_o be_v provide_v a_o five_o part_n or_o more_o according_a to_o god_n blessing_n upon_o he_o he_o have_v power_n in_o this_o to_o make_v provision_n and_o to_o eat_v and_o drink_v hereof_o and_o rejoice_v before_o the_o lord_n 16.16_o deut_n 16.16_o and_o to_o impart_v of_o it_o to_o the_o needy_a for_o thrice_o in_o a_o year_n do_v the_o lord_n appoint_v feast_n and_o will_v they_o not_o to_o come_v to_o his_o house_n empty_a but_o to_o bring_v every_o man_n according_a to_o god_n blessing_n upon_o he_o a_o gift_n of_o his_o hand_n to_o feast_v therewithal_o and_o for_o the_o tithe_n of_o the_o three_o year_n i_o take_v it_o that_o the_o law_n have_v none_o other_o meaning_n then_o have_v be_v say_v viz._n that_o out_o of_o the_o abundance_n of_o god_n blessing_n as_o some_o thing_n shall_v be_v take_v to_o feast_v withal_o at_o the_o lord_n house_n so_o private_o the_o levit_fw-la and_o poor_a shall_v be_v refresh_v herewith_o at_o home_n some_o hold_n that_o the_o tithe_n of_o the_o three_o year_n be_v a_o tithe_n arise_v out_o of_o the_o nine_o part_n for_o charitable_a use_n which_o question_n i_o need_v not_o debate_v any_o further_o have_v be_v large_a in_o this_o point_n 3.8_o mal._n 3.8_o three_o touch_v thing_n dedicate_v to_o a_o holy_a use_n if_o any_o man_n shall_v presume_v to_o take_v they_o and_o turn_v they_o to_o a_o private_a use_n he_o steal_v from_o and_o rob_v god_n according_a to_o that_o challenge_n make_v by_o the_o prophet_n say_v you_o have_v rob_v i_o and_o yet_o say_v wherein_o have_v we_o rob_v thou_o in_o tithe_n and_o offering_n and_o the_o same_o law_n make_v thing_n dedicate_v sacred_a also_o and_o such_o as_o it_o be_v a_o rob_n of_o god_n to_o take_v they_o from_o the_o church_n 27.28_o levit._fw-la 27.28_o for_o every_o thing_n say_v the_o lord_n separate_v from_o common_a use_n whether_o it_o be_v man_n or_o beast_n or_o land_n be_v most_o holy_a to_o the_o lord_n it_o may_v not_o be_v sell_v nor_o redeem_v and_o it_o be_v destruction_n to_o a_o man_n say_v solomon_n to_o devour_v that_o which_o be_v sanctify_v and_o after_o the_o vow_n to_o inquire_v what_o be_v to_o be_v think_v then_o of_o impropriation_n whereby_o both_o glebe_n and_o tithe_n of_o many_o town_n be_v take_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o mere_a lay_v man_n some_o small_a vicarage_n or_o pension_n be_v allot_v to_o the_o minister_n i_o can_v with_o beat_v of_o my_o brain_n devise_v how_o to_o excuse_v these_o usurper_n from_o sacrilege_n or_o rob_v of_o god_n and_o therefore_o many_o thrive_v thereafter_o that_o have_v they_o true_a it_o be_v that_o the_o first_o author_n hereof_o have_v the_o heavy_a answer_n to_o make_v as_o be_v direct_o guilty_a of_o this_o sin_n but_o this_o be_v no_o excuse_n even_o for_o such_o as_o have_v purchase_v impropriation_n know_v the_o very_a glebe_n land_n to_o be_v dedicate_v to_o god_n and_o by_o gift_n voluntary_o but_o irrevocable_o make_v holy_a and_o that_o tithe_n as_o in_o themselves_o holy_a by_o original_a institution_n which_o if_o they_o be_v unknown_a the_o case_n be_v otherwise_o they_o therefore_o that_o sin_n lest_o this_o way_n offend_v first_o by_o consent_n unto_o their_o predecessor_n church-robber_n for_o if_o thou_o do_v not_o think_v it_o lawful_a to_o buy_v and_o sell_v these_o thing_n &_o to_o alienate_v they_o from_o holy_a use_n will_v thou_o meddle_v with_o buy_v they_o in_o the_o same_o manner_n second_o they_o offend_v by_o impoverish_v the_o minister_n of_o god_n word_n to_o their_o great_a discouragement_n take_v their_o thing_n unto_o who_o they_o ought_v to_o communicate_v their_o own_o thing_n three_o by_o usurp_v the_o minister_n duty_n unto_o who_o as_o it_o proper_o belong_v to_o minister_v about_o the_o holy_a thing_n so_o to_o possess_v thing_n hallow_v and_o dedicate_v for_o which_o it_o may_v be_v say_v unto_o they_o as_o the_o spirit_n say_v unto_o the_o conjurer_n jesus_n i_o know_v 19.13_o act_n 19.13_o and_o paul_n but_o who_o be_v you_o four_o they_o offend_v by_o oppression_n take_v the_o tithe_n of_o the_o people_n for_o nothing_o hire_v for_o small_a pension_n some_o simple_a cheap_a sir_n john_n under_o who_o the_o people_n perish_v for_o want_v of_o knowledge_n what_o be_v to_o be_v do_v then_o by_o such_o
hurt_v under_o thy_o hand_n thou_o must_v make_v it_o good_a if_o thou_o be_v any_o way_n wrong_v not_o to_o go_v to_o law_n if_o by_o any_o other_o mean_v thou_o may_v be_v restore_v and_o not_o for_o trifle_n for_o we_o must_v rather_o depart_v from_o our_o right_n in_o something_o especial_o where_o the_o gospel_n be_v scandalize_v by_o contentious_a brabble_a among_o christian_n according_a to_o the_o apostle_n why_o rather_o suffer_v you_o not_o wrong_v 6.7_o 1._o cor._n 6.7_o why_o rather_o sustain_v you_o not_o harm_n and_o as_o we_o read_v of_o abraham_n that_o to_o avoid_v contention_n yield_v unto_o lot_n be_v his_o nephew_n from_o his_o right_n and_o if_o we_o be_v constrain_v to_o go_v to_o law_n than_o not_o to_o prosecute_v matter_n in_o malice_n seek_v the_o hindrance_n but_o the_o reformation_n of_o our_o adversary_n &_o recall_v he_o from_o his_o error_n if_o it_o be_v a_o criminal_a cause_n and_o fair_a recovery_n of_o our_o own_o right_n if_o it_o be_v a_o civil_a cause_n 4._o in_o give_v and_o take_v do_v as_o thou_o will_v be_v do_v to_o in_o mercy_n relieve_n the_o poor_a with_o clothing_n meat_n and_o drink_n 1.27_o james_n 1.27_o and_o other_o comfort_n according_a to_o his_o necessity_n the_o pure_a religion_n and_o undefiled_a before_o god_n be_v to_o visit_v the_o fatherless_a and_o widow_n in_o their_o adversity_n so_o that_o he_o which_o perform_v not_o this_o duty_n have_v this_o world_n good_n have_v no_o true_a religion_n in_o he_o yea_o 3.17_o 1._o john_n 3.17_o he_o have_v no_o love_n of_o god_n for_o if_o any_o man_n have_v this_o world_n good_a and_o see_v his_o brother_n in_o want_n shut_v up_o his_o compassion_n towards_o he_o how_o dwell_v the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o he_o yea_o he_o have_v no_o faith_n for_o 2.20_o james_n 2.20_o faith_n without_o work_n be_v dead_a yea_o he_o have_v no_o sure_a foundation_n for_o 6.17.18_o 1._o tim._n 6.17.18_o the_o rich_a be_v warn_v to_o be_v rich_a in_o good_a work_n to_o be_v ready_a to_o distribute_v and_o communicate_v lay_v up_o in_o store_n for_o themselves_o a_o good_a foundation_n yea_o he_o have_v no_o conformity_n with_o god_n as_o the_o child_n of_o god_n have_v for_o do_v good_a say_v the_o lord_n to_o they_o that_o hate_v you_o 5.45_o matth._n 5.45_o that_o you_o may_v be_v the_o child_n of_o your_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n now_o that_o this_o duty_n may_v be_v right_o perform_v it_o must_v be_v do_v liberal_o according_a to_o a_o man_n ability_n for_o he_o that_o sow_v liberal_o shall_v reap_v liberal_o and_o with_o all_o chearefulnes_n and_o not_o grudge_o 6.7_o 2._o cor_fw-la 9_o 6.7_o for_o god_n love_v a_o cheerful_a giver_n and_o for_o take_v there_o must_v be_v no_o more_o take_v than_o be_v give_v neither_o must_v they_o ask_v and_o receive_v alm_n that_o be_v not_o press_v hereunto_o by_o necessity_n labour_n must_v not_o be_v neglect_v &_o a_o idle_a loitring_n vagrant_a life_n enter_v upon_o for_o this_o be_v to_o breed_v a_o confusion_n &_o to_o hinder_v the_o poor_a indeed_o &_o to_o rob_v the_o spittle_n and_o thus_o much_o of_o follow_v the_o rule_n which_o have_v be_v embrace_v even_o among_o the_o heathen_a by_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n quod_fw-la tibi_fw-la non_fw-la vis_fw-la fieri_fw-la alteri_fw-la nefeceris_fw-la insomuch_o as_o that_o alexander_n severus_n a_o heathen_a emperor_n of_o the_o roman_n cause_v it_o to_o be_v write_v in_o all_o open_a place_n and_o market-place_n that_o it_o may_v be_v continual_o before_o the_o eye_n of_o all_o people_n that_o which_o thou_o will_v not_o have_v do_v to_o thou_o do_v not_o to_o another_o man_n commandment_n rule_n of_o obedience_n to_o this_o commandment_n now_o there_o be_v further_o add_v as_o a_o special_a mean_n to_o enable_v unto_o this_o duty_n by_o diligent_a pain_n take_v to_o get_v my_o own_o live_n in_o that_o estate_n of_o life_n to_o which_o it_o please_v god_n to_o call_v i_o 7.20_o 1._o cor._n 7.20_o for_o that_o we_o may_v do_v the_o duty_n of_o this_o law_n we_o must_v first_o be_v in_o a_o lawful_a estate_n and_o calling_n according_a to_o the_o precept_n let_v every_o man_n abide_v in_o the_o same_o vocation_n wherein_o he_o be_v call_v and_o as_o a_o remedy_n against_o steal_v and_o as_o a_o mean_n to_o enable_v we_o to_o give_v to_o the_o needy_a it_o be_v say_v let_v he_o work_v with_o his_o hand_n the_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a 4.22_o ephes_n 4.22_o so_o that_o thy_o call_n must_v be_v good_a and_o honest_a otherwise_o what_o thou_o gain_v hereby_o be_v steal_v and_o if_o thou_o give_v it_o be_v not_o accept_v it_o must_v be_v profitable_a to_o church_n or_o commonwealth_n 17._o gen._n 3_o 17._o second_o thou_o must_v be_v diligent_a herein_o for_o in_o the_o sweat_n of_o thy_o brow_n say_v the_o lord_n thou_o shall_v eat_v of_o thy_o bread_n until_o thou_o return_v to_o the_o earth_n diligence_n be_v at_o the_o first_o enjoin_v adam_n when_o he_o be_v set_v to_o dress_v the_o garden_n the_o lord_n himself_o though_o a_o most_o omnipotent_a essence_n and_o pure_a act_n be_v in_o continual_a action_n rule_v all_o thing_n the_o angel_n have_v wing_n to_o express_v their_o diligence_n and_o celerity_n the_o sun_n moon_n and_o star_n with_o all_o the_o heavenly_a orb_n be_v always_o in_o motion_n and_o the_o small_a creature_n the_o very_a bee_n and_o little_a pismire_n be_v diligent_a in_o their_o kind_n all_o which_o teach_v man_n diligence_n in_o his_o call_n 6.6_o 1._o tim._n 6.6_o three_o thou_o must_v be_v content_a with_o thy_o present_a estate_n for_o godliness_n be_v great_a gain_n with_o contentation_n discontent_n beside_o that_o it_o be_v ingratitude_n against_o god_n be_v a_o ground_n of_o all_o unlawful_a practice_n to_o gain_v more_o and_o cool_v and_o kill_v the_o spirit_n from_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n but_o contentation_n stay_v from_o that_o which_o be_v unlawful_a and_o put_v life_n into_o our_o honest_a labour_n and_o endeavour_n 21.5_o prou._n 21.5_o four_o thou_o must_v be_v frugal_a and_o thrifty_a to_o save_v that_o wherewith_o the_o lord_n have_v bless_v thou_o not_o spend_v it_o unnecessary_o upon_o vanity_n nor_o lose_v it_o through_o neglect_n the_o thought_n of_o the_o diligent_a do_v sure_o bring_v abundance_n so_o that_o a_o man_n by_o thrift_n have_v in_o reasonable_a sort_n enough_o of_o his_o own_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o gape_v after_o other_o man_n good_n but_o may_v have_v wherewithal_o to_o give_v to_o other_o 15.4_o psal_n 15.4_o last_o thou_o must_v be_v constant_a to_o perform_v all_o thy_o lawful_a promise_n for_o who_o shall_v dwell_v in_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o the_o most_o high_a he_o that_o swear_v to_o his_o own_o hindrance_n and_o change_v not_o or_o if_o he_o make_v any_o speech_n or_o promise_n of_o do_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o benefit_n of_o another_o for_o he_o that_o boast_v of_o false_a liberality_n 25.14_o prou._n 25.14_o be_v like_a cloud_n and_o wind_n without_o rain_n he_o bring_v poor_a man_n into_o a_o vain_a hope_n of_o some_o benefit_n to_o be_v receive_v but_o do_v nothing_o or_o he_o make_v a_o show_n before_o other_o as_o be_v the_o manner_n of_o many_o seem_v good_a and_o beneficial_a and_o make_v fair_a promise_n but_o in_o deed_n lest_o of_o all_o they_o shall_v have_v reward_n according_o quest_n 100_o which_o be_v the_o nine_o commandment_n answ_n thou_o shall_v not_o bear_v false_a witness_n against_o thy_o neighbour_n quest_n 101._o what_o be_v here_o forbid_a answ_n all_o false_a witness_n bear_v which_o be_v first_o false_o accuse_v and_o witness_v against_o our_o neighbour_n before_o a_o judge_n 2._o by_o slander_v and_o backbiting_a and_o by_o all_o readiness_n to_o hearken_v to_o such_o false_a report_n 3_o by_o flatter_a and_o soothe_v any_o for_o advantage_n against_o the_o truth_n 4_o by_o lie_v or_o tell_v any_o untruth_n against_o our_o conscience_n explan_n in_o this_o commandment_n the_o main_a intent_n and_o scope_n be_v to_o preserve_v the_o good_a name_n of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o our_o own_o credit_n and_o good_a name_n for_o by_o false_a witness_v and_o lie_v as_o our_o neighbour_n disparagement_n be_v seek_v so_o a_o man_n own_o be_v procure_v the_o main_a sin_n therefore_o here_o be_v unjust_o or_o out_o of_o malice_n to_o detract_v from_o the_o good_a name_n of_o our_o neighbour_n 19_o 1._o king_n 19_o first_o i_o say_v unjust_o because_o sometime_o a_o man_n be_v so_o bad_a and_o notorious_a as_o that_o he_o which_o shall_v go_v about_o to_o maintain_v his_o credit_n shall_v endanger_v himself_o of_o the_o woe_n to_o such_o as_o justify_v the_o wicked_a of_o such_o like_a it_o be_v just_a and_o right_o for_o a_o man_n according_a to_o their_o desert_n to_o complain_v either_o before_o
divide_v from_o god_n upon_o which_o he_o will_v pour_v out_o his_o wrath_n 4.5_o prayer_n at_o go_v to_o meat_n 1._o tim._n 4.5_o again_o prayer_n be_v ordinary_o to_o be_v use_v when_o we_o receive_v any_o of_o god_n good_a creature_n for_o our_o sustenance_n for_o by_o man_n sin_n the_o creature_n become_v accurse_v unto_o he_o by_o prayer_n they_o be_v again_o sanctify_v every_o creature_n of_o god_n be_v sanctify_v by_o the_o word_n and_o prayer_n 9.13_o 1._o sam._n 9.13_o when_o a_o feast_n be_v make_v in_o the_o land_n of_o zuph_n it_o be_v say_v that_o the_o people_n will_v not_o eat_v until_o that_o samuel_n come_v and_o have_v bless_v the_o feast_n even_o as_o it_o be_v say_v of_o the_o beast_n be_v gather_v together_o to_o the_o water_n in_o the_o wilderness_n that_o for_o fear_n of_o poison_n they_o will_v not_o drink_v till_o the_o unicorn_n have_v with_o his_o horn_n stir_v the_o water_n and_o after_o meat_n it_o be_v necessary_a to_o praise_n god_n &_o so_o as_o we_o be_v command_v whether_o we_o eat_v or_o drink_v or_o whatsoever_o we_o do_v 10.31_o 1_o cor._n 10.31_o we_o shall_v do_v all_o â—o_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n 6._o pray_v in_o time_n of_o troublel_n dan._n 6._o extraordinary_o we_o must_v pray_v often_o in_o the_o time_n of_o any_o extraordinary_a danger_n or_o trouble_n by_o sickness_n persecution_n battle_n and_o war_n famine_n and_o loss_n daniel_n at_o this_o time_n beside_o morning_n and_o evening_n pray_v also_o at_o noontide_n daily_o david_n in_o the_o like_a case_n pray_v seven_o time_n a_o day_n and_o at_o midnight_n christ_n pray_v three_o time_n together_o in_o his_o agony_n 2._o mâ—th_n 27._o act_n 2._o and_o the_o disciple_n continue_v daily_o together_o in_o prayer_n and_o in_o those_o time_n of_o persecution_n the_o faithful_a be_v note_v to_o have_v meet_v to_o prayer_n and_o to_o have_v continue_v three_o sometime_o six_o day_n together_o without_o take_v food_n until_o night_n these_o time_n of_o trouble_n be_v more_o special_o time_n of_o prayer_n to_o make_v pray_v our_o practice_n night_n and_o day_n and_o to_o procure_v other_o to_o pray_v with_o we_o and_o for_o us._n â—0_n joh._n 4._o â—0_n for_o the_o place_n and_o gesture_n to_o be_v use_v in_o prayer_n we_o know_v that_o now_o there_o be_v no_o difference_n of_o place_n howsoever_o it_o have_v be_v in_o time_n past_a for_o every_o where_o god_n may_v be_v call_v upon_o in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n and_o for_o gesture_n come_v say_v the_o prophet_n let_v we_o fall_v down_o and_o kneel_v before_o the_o lord_n our_o maker_n not_o that_o prayer_n be_v not_o available_a without_o kneel_v for_o isaac_n walk_v in_o the_o field_n and_o pray_v jonah_n lie_v in_o the_o whale_n belly_n pray_v etc._n etc._n but_o because_o all_o worship_n both_o of_o body_n and_o soul_n be_v due_a to_o the_o lord_n of_o all_o and_o because_o prostration_n or_o kneel_v be_v a_o mean_n to_o b_o ee_v the_o more_o humility_n in_o the_o mind_n therefore_o though_o kneel_v be_v not_o always_o necessary_a yet_o it_o be_v to_o be_v prefer_v both_o in_o public_a and_o private_a by_o all_o that_o will_v yield_v unto_o god_n his_o due_a and_o entire_a worship_n and_o in_o all_o public_a prayer_n it_o be_v the_o more_o due_o and_o strict_o to_o be_v use_v where_o the_o order_n of_o church_n do_v express_o enjoin_v it_o or_o the_o laudable_a custom_n of_o the_o congregation_n commend_v it_o to_o conclude_v the_o omission_n of_o decent_a &_o usual_a gesture_n must_v needs_o be_v more_o or_o less_o scandalous_a as_o argue_v either_o coldness_n in_o devotion_n or_o contempt_n of_o the_o church_n or_o discrepancie_n in_o opinion_n oâ—_n in_o affection_n from_o the_o rest_n of_o god_n people_n with_o who_o we_o seem_v to_o make_v but_o half_a conjunction_n while_o we_o deny_v the_o uniformity_n of_o our_o bodily_a humiliation_n and_o thus_o much_o of_o the_o general_a introduction_n to_o prayer_n of_o the_o lord_n prayer_n quest_n 116._o how_o and_o according_a to_o what_o pattern_n ought_v we_o to_o pray_v answ_n the_o pattern_n and_o form_n of_o prayer_n for_o our_o direction_n be_v the_o lord_n prayer_n our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n hallow_v be_v thy_o name_n thy_o kingdom_n come_v thy_o will_n be_v do_v in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n give_v we_o this_o day_n our_o daily_a bread_n and_o forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n as_o we_o forgive_v they_o that_o trespass_n against_o we_o and_o lead_v we_o not_o into_o temptation_n but_o deliver_v we_o from_o evil_a for_o thou_o be_v the_o kingdom_n the_o power_n and_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n explan_n have_v hitherto_o make_v way_n to_o the_o lord_n prayer_n follow_v in_o the_o catechism_n by_o consider_v some_o necessary_a question_n it_o follow_v now_o that_o we_o come_v more_o near_o to_o the_o prayer_n itself_o which_o be_v our_o only_a absolute_a and_o perfect_a pattern_n concern_v this_o prayer_n consider_v we_o some_o thing_n general_o and_o then_o particular_o of_o the_o part_n hereof_o general_o who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o this_o prayer_n 11.1_o the_o author_n of_o this_o prayer_n luâ—_n 11.1_o answ_n christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n who_o with_o the_o father_n and_o spirit_n be_v god_n bless_v for_o ever_o he_o have_v be_v himself_o busy_v in_o prayer_n be_v desire_v by_o his_o disciple_n say_v good_a master_n teach_v we_o to_o pray_v as_o john_n also_o teach_v his_o disciple_n and_o he_o say_v unto_o they_o when_o you_o pray_v say_v our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n whence_o it_o have_v the_o name_n the_o lord_n prayer_n as_o the_o lord_n day_n the_o lord_n supper_n &c_n &c_n 2._o consider_v therefore_o the_o excellency_n of_o this_o prayer_n as_o salomon_n song_n be_v call_v a_o song_n of_o song_n so_o this_o may_v be_v a_o prayer_n of_o prayer_n excel_v all_o other_o prayer_n and_o as_o the_o lord_n supper_n because_o by_o he_o institute_v be_v of_o that_o reverend_a account_n that_o whosoever_o eat_v and_o drink_v unworthy_o eat_v and_o drink_v his_o own_o damnation_n so_o whosoever_o use_v the_o lord_n prayer_n be_v of_o divine_a institution_n unworthy_o endanger_v himself_o of_o damnation_n hereby_o the_o author_n be_v the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o father_n &_o like_v unto_o himself_o have_v make_v this_o prayer_n with_o admirable_a wisdom_n draw_v the_o whole_a scripture_n into_o a_o short_a epitome_n herein_o and_o comprise_v all_o our_o want_n of_o every_o kind_n in_o a_o few_o word_n with_o all_o most_o needful_a direction_n about_o prayer_n and_o reason_n move_v in_o the_o offer_n up_o of_o praoer_n so_o that_o if_o all_o man_n shall_v all_o together_o have_v study_v all_o their_o day_n they_o can_v not_o possible_o make_v a_o prayer_n of_o such_o worth_a and_o excellency_n 6.9_o math._n 6.9_o three_o consider_v the_o use_n of_o this_o prayer_n which_o be_v both_o for_o the_o word_n and_o the_o matter_n and_o form_n some_o think_v that_o it_o be_v only_o to_o be_v use_v as_o a_o direction_n by_o which_o we_o may_v learn_v how_o and_o what_o to_o pray_v and_o that_o the_o woe_n d_n be_v not_o to_o be_v use_v because_o christ_n say_v after_o this_o manner_n pray_v you_o other_o think_v it_o the_o only_a prayer_n to_o be_v use_v at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n because_o christ_n say_v when_o you_o pray_v say_v our_o father_n 11.2_o luc._n 11.2_o etc._n etc._n but_o neither_o right_n the_o truth_n be_v that_o which_o make_v a_o perfect_a consent_n betwixt_o these_o two_o evangelist_n report_v what_o christ_n say_v viz._n the_o use_n of_o this_o prayer_n be_v not_o only_o to_o direct_v for_o matter_n or_o for_o word_n but_o for_o both_o say_v these_o word_n when_o you_o pray_v or_o use_v this_o pattern_n for_o a_o direction_n and_o frame_v all_o your_o petition_n according_o first_o use_v the_o word_n of_o this_o prey_n if_o thou_o know_v not_o how_o otherwise_o according_a to_o it_o to_o express_v thy_o mind_n and_o though_o thou_o know_v yet_o use_v it_o and_o urge_v the_o lord_n as_o it_o be_v hereby_o to_o hear_v thou_o for_o as_o câ—priaâ—_n say_v a_o father_n will_v acknowledge_v the_o voice_n of_o his_o only_a son_n &_o the_o lord_n can_v but_o acknowledge_v the_o voice_n and_o word_n of_o his_o son_n be_v utter_v by_o any_o of_o the_o faithful_a but_o take_v heed_n lest_o in_o pray_v these_o word_n the_o tongue_n run_v without_o the_o heart_n as_o it_o must_v needs_o do_v in_o those_o that_o ceremonious_o rehearse_v they_o make_v haste_n to_o have_v do_v even_o like_a unto_o a_o chlide_a say_v his_o lesson_n which_o he_o have_v con_v perfect_o such_o may_v say_v the_o word_n of_o god_n dear_a son_n and_o yet_o go_v away_o without_o any_o notice_n take_v of_o they_o
because_o they_o pray_v not_o his_o word_n which_o be_v a_o hard_a matter_n to_o do_v wherefore_o to_o pray_v these_o word_n right_o thou_o must_v in_o some_o convenient_a measure_n understand_v they_o and_o have_v the_o mind_n take_v up_o with_o they_o in_o the_o utter_v the_o heart_n still_o convey_v itself_o into_o the_o meaning_n of_o every_o petition_n which_o that_o it_o may_v be_v do_v there_o must_v be_v use_v good_a deliberation_n in_o he_o that_o pray_v thus_o if_o this_o prayer_n be_v say_v it_o be_v well_o use_v alone_o or_o add_v to_o other_o prayer_n like_v unto_o a_o wrestler_n who_o have_v use_v his_o best_a skill_n and_o strength_n to_o overcome_v in_o his_o wrestle_a yet_o find_v the_o victory_n get_v to_o be_v very_o hard_o he_o re-inforceth_a himself_o at_o the_o last_o with_o all_o his_o might_n force_n and_o skill_n together_o that_o he_o may_v carry_v away_o the_o prize_n so_o the_o christian_a man_n wrestle_v as_o jaacob_n with_o god_n by_o prayer_n in_o the_o end_n re-inforceth_a himself_o in_o this_o prayer_n that_o he_o may_v not_o depart_v unblessed_a two_o extreme_n be_v here_o to_o be_v take_v heed_n of_o the_o one_o be_v too_o much_o confidence_n in_o the_o word_n of_o this_o prayer_n often_o repeat_v as_o some_o pope_n of_o rome_n have_v grant_v great_a pardon_n to_o seven_o pater-noster_n and_o as_o many_o aue_fw-la maries_fw-fr say_v over_o every_o day_n or_o on_o some_o day_n and_o in_o some_o place_n which_o be_v gross_a and_o superstitious_a the_o other_o be_v too_o much_o detract_n from_o this_o prayer_n by_o account_v it_o no_o better_o or_o not_o so_o worthy_a as_o a_o man_n own_o conceive_a prayer_n which_o be_v derogatory_n and_o arrogant_a second_o use_v this_o prayer_n as_o a_o form_n of_o direction_n learn_v hereby_o what_o to_o ask_v what_o first_o &_o chief_o with_o what_o affection_n and_o assurance_n be_v not_o other_o prayer_n also_o to_o be_v use_v by_o we_o though_o differ_v from_o this_o in_o order_n yet_o consonant_a in_o matter_n yes_o doubtless_o for_o otherwise_o the_o apostle_n paul_n in_o his_o epistle_n will_v not_o have_v use_v such_o variety_n of_o order_n and_o manner_n in_o thanksgiving_n request_n and_o deprcation_n for_o his_o spiritual_a child_n for_o himself_o for_o the_o whole_a church_n nor_o will_v the_o primitive_a christian_n in_o their_o joint_a prayer_n for_o the_o apostle_n have_v be_v so_o bold_a as_o to_o premise_v this_o part_n of_o thanksgiving_n before_o their_o entreat_v of_o god_n assistance_n to_o the_o apostolical_a office_n as_o they_o do_v when_o peter_n and_o john_n be_v dismiss_v and_o charge_v to_o speak_v no_o more_o in_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n they_o all_o together_o pray_v unto_o the_o lord._n 4.24_o act._n 4.24_o wherefore_o though_o this_o order_n be_v general_o to_o be_v follow_v yet_o neither_o be_v it_o always_o necessary_a nor_o yet_o be_v it_o a_o swerve_v from_o this_o direction_n though_o some_o of_o these_o petition_n only_o be_v ask_v in_o our_o prayer_n and_o other_o be_v omit_v but_o the_o error_n be_v when_o we_o go_v beyond_o the_o rule_n here_o give_v we_o dote_v too_o much_o upon_o worldly_a thing_n or_o have_v proud_a unfaithful_a or_o malicious_a heart_n we_o make_v our_o prayer_n the_o labour_n of_o pollute_a lip_n why_o do_v the_o apostle_n say_v that_o we_o know_v not_o what_o to_o ask_v 26._o quest_n rom._n 8_o 26._o as_o we_o ought_v but_o the_o spirit_n itself_o make_v request_n for_o we_o with_o sigh_n which_o can_v be_v express_v if_o this_o be_v a_o perfect_a direction_n teach_v we_o all_o thing_n or_o be_v we_o not_o rather_o to_o hold_v it_o a_o general_a direction_n only_o for_o matter_n and_o that_o to_o be_v true_a which_o he_o say_v for_o word_n we_o know_v they_o not_o aforehand_o we_o follow_v not_o any_o set_a form_n of_o speech_n but_o as_o the_o spirit_n give_v utterance_n at_o the_o time_n of_o prayer_n and_o so_o here_o come_v to_o be_v inquire_v what_o be_v to_o be_v think_v of_o set_a form_n of_o prayer_n and_o whether_o it_o be_v well_o to_o use_v they_o it_o be_v true_a indeed_o we_o know_v not_o of_o ourselves_o as_o natural_a man_n what_o to_o ask_v but_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n teach_v we_o partly_o enlighten_v we_o by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o partly_o stir_v up_o this_o heavenly_a motion_n in_o our_o mind_n to_o pray_v and_o long_o after_o the_o fullness_n of_o god_n grace_n which_o be_v a_o argument_n of_o our_o full_a deliverance_n from_o mortality_n and_o baseness_n into_o perfect_a glory_n of_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o this_o only_o be_v the_o scope_n of_o the_o apostle_n in_o that_o place_n again_o because_o prayer_n be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n spirit_n it_o may_v be_v hence_o gather_v that_o all_o such_o as_o have_v the_o spirit_n and_o be_v regenerate_v do_v and_o be_v able_a in_o some_o measure_n to_o pray_v to_o their_o own_o comfort_n have_v none_o other_o help_n of_o prayer_n make_v by_o man_n or_o aforehand_o devise_v by_o themselves_o yet_o it_o do_v not_o hence_o follow_v that_o it_o be_v not_o good_a to_o pray_v in_o set_a form_n of_o prayer_n no_o more_o that_o it_o be_v not_o good_a to_o have_v stair_n to_o go_v up_o into_o a_o upper_a room_n because_o a_o man_n may_v make_v a_o shift_n to_o go_v up_o by_o a_o ladder_n or_o by_o some_o other_o mean_n in_o public_a for_o the_o ordinary_a service_n of_o god_n it_o be_v needful_a there_o shall_v be_v set_v form_n of_o prayer_n because_o it_o be_v not_o certain_a that_o every_o minister_n of_o god_n word_n have_v the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n in_o he_o to_o teach_v he_o and_o if_o he_o have_v there_o will_v be_v danger_n through_o weakness_n of_o memory_n of_o omit_v many_o thing_n needful_a to_o be_v pray_v for_o in_o the_o congregation_n of_o excursion_n and_o run_n out_o into_o clause_n impertinent_a and_o idle_a in_o so_o long_a prayer_n and_o of_o tautology_n and_o repeat_v the_o same_o thing_n again_o and_o again_o to_o the_o weary_v of_o the_o congregation_n 6.24_o numb_a 10.35_o numb_a 6.24_o and_o thus_o this_o heavenly_a service_n of_o prayer_n shall_v be_v unequal_o perform_v according_a to_o the_o inequality_n of_o the_o minister_n some_o church_n have_v man_n able_a and_o sufficient_a some_o again_o very_o weak_a one_o and_o deficient_a for_o these_o cause_n set_v form_n have_v be_v use_v ancient_o in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n under_o the_o law_n moses_n use_v the_o same_o form_n of_o prayer_n when_o the_o ark_n remove_v and_o when_o it_o stoodstill_v by_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o lord_n he_o teach_v aaron_n and_o his_o son_n a_o form_n of_o blessing_n the_o people_n 13.13_o rom_n 16.24_o 2_o cor_fw-la 13.13_o david_n make_v many_o psalm_n which_o be_v form_n of_o praise_n and_o prayer_n to_o be_v use_v public_o as_o the_o 104_o 105.106.107_o psalm_n the_o 90._o psalm_n be_v a_o psalm_n for_o the_o sabaoth_n under_o the_o gospel_n the_o first_o form_n of_o prayer_n be_v the_o lord_n prayer_n the_o first_o form_n of_o blessing_n be_v that_o of_o paul_n the_o grace_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v with_o you_o all_o or_o more_o full_o the_o grace_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v with_o you_o all_o amen_n and_o since_o it_o have_v be_v the_o custom_n of_o god_n church_n to_o pray_v in_o the_o congregation_n by_o set_a prayer_n if_o therefore_o these_o rule_n follow_v be_v observe_v i_o suppose_v it_o shall_v be_v well_o prayer_n rule_n of_o prayer_n first_o that_o all_o use_v the_o set_a form_n of_o common_a prayer_n appoint_v in_o public_a second_o if_o more_o special_a prayer_n be_v to_o be_v use_v before_o or_o after_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n for_o which_o no_o set_n common_a form_n be_v nor_o can_v well_o be_v appoint_v that_o every_o man_n endeavour_v himself_o hecrein_o either_o with_o word_n study_v and_o set_v before_o or_o then_o judicious_o and_o reverent_o conceive_v as_o by_o the_o spirit_n he_o be_v able_a three_o that_o novice_n or_o such_o as_o have_v not_o the_o gift_n of_o well_o conceive_v prayer_n use_v set_v form_n of_o prayer_n devise_v by_o other_o in_o private_a four_o that_o such_o as_o use_v the_o prayer_n of_o other_o labour_v to_o be_v move_v with_o the_o same_o spirit_n of_o the_o author_n as_o if_o the_o word_n do_v flow_v from_o the_o spirit_n in_o they_o last_o that_o no_o man_n stand_v here_o without_o endeavour_v to_o go_v further_o if_o he_o can_v pray_v some_o set_a form_n but_o strive_v to_o grow_v to_o more_o perfection_n in_o this_o heavenly_a faculty_n and_o to_o be_v able_a without_o the_o help_n of_o set_a word_n to_o make_v know_v his_o desire_n unto_o the_o lord_n if_o
any_o man_n shall_v think_v as_o some_o do_v that_o this_o be_v presumption_n without_o set_a word_n to_o come_v to_o god_n in_o prayer_n when_o as_o to_o a_o mortal_a prince_n we_o dare_v not_o he_o be_v great_o deceive_v and_o show_v to_o have_v little_a understanding_n of_o the_o faithful_a man_n nearness_n unto_o god_n and_o acquaintance_n with_o god_n holy_a spirit_n for_o will_v such_o as_o wait_v about_o the_o king_n person_n every_o day_n and_o talk_v continual_o with_o he_o study_v set_v word_n aforehand_o what_o to_o speak_v they_o will_v indeed_o think_v of_o the_o matter_n concern_v which_o they_o will_v speak_v but_o for_o word_n they_o will_v not_o especial_o if_o they_o have_v always_o some_o eloquent_a person_n at_o their_o elbow_n ready_a to_o prompt_v they_o and_o to_o tell_v they_o what_o to_o say_v in_o like_a manner_n faithful_a man_n do_v continual_o attend_v upon_o the_o lord_n and_o talk_v with_o he_o by_o prayer_n and_o the_o most_o eloquent_a spirit_n of_o god_n be_v always_o ready_a to_o prompt_v and_o help_v they_o wherefore_o so_o that_o the_o matter_n to_o be_v speak_v of_o be_v think_v upon_o before_o it_o be_v no_o presumption_n to_o come_v without_o set_a word_n in_o such_o as_o by_o experience_n do_v find_v some_o sufficiency_n by_o god_n grac_n to_o talk_v thus_o with_o their_o heavenly_a king_n and_o father_n quest_n what_o desire_v thou_o of_o god_n in_o this_o prayer_n answ_n i_o desire_v my_o lord_n god_n our_o heavenly_a father_n who_o be_v the_o giver_n of_o all_o goodness_n to_o send_v his_o grace_n to_o i_o and_o to_o all_o people_n that_o we_o may_v worship_v he_o seeve_v he_o and_o obey_v he_o as_o we_o ought_v to_o do_v and_o i_o pray_v unto_o god_n that_o he_o will_v send_v we_o all_o thing_n that_o be_v needful_a both_o for_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o that_o he_o will_v be_v merciful_a unto_o we_o and_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o that_o it_o will_v please_v he_o to_o save_v and_o defend_v we_o in_o all_o danger_n ghostly_a and_o bodily_a and_o that_o he_o will_v keep_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n from_o our_o ghostly_a enemy_n and_o from_o everlasting_a death_n and_o this_o i_o trust_v he_o will_v do_v of_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o therefore_o i_o say_v amen_n so_o be_v it_o explan_n here_o in_o brief_a be_v set_v down_o the_o most_o needful_a thing_n contain_v in_o the_o lordâ—_n prayer_n with_o such_o plainness_n as_o that_o even_a child_n may_v attain_v some_o good_a understanding_n of_o the_o prayer_n hereby_o which_o be_v the_o laudable_a intent_n of_o our_o church_n in_o provide_v this_o wholesome_a milk_n for_o tender_a babe_n i_o shall_v not_o need_v therefore_o to_o add_v any_o explanation_n of_o these_o word_n of_o our_o catechism_n be_v so_o plain_a and_o evident_a of_o themselves_o other_o then_o by_o point_v at_o the_o part_n of_o the_o lord_n prayer_n secret_o diffuse_v through_o this_o answer_n the_o first_o parcel_n whereof_o comprise_v both_o the_o meaning_n of_o the_o preface_n that_o he_o unto_o who_o we_o pray_v call_v he_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n be_v the_o lord_n god_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n our_o common_a father_n by_o faith_n and_o heavenly_a most_o glorious_a and_o full_a of_o majesty_n from_o who_o every_o good_a thing_n descend_v and_o the_o meaning_n of_o the_o first_o petition_n that_o by_o our_o worship_v he_o he_o may_v be_v glorify_v and_o his_o name_n hallow_v by_o our_o live_n as_o his_o loyal_a subject_n and_o faithful_o serve_v he_o his_o kingdom_n may_v come_v and_o by_o our_o readiness_n to_o obey_v he_o in_o every_o thing_n his_o will_n may_v be_v do_v in_o earrh_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o not_o only_o by_o such_o aâ—_n ready_o obey_v but_o by_o all_o people_n his_o over_o roll_a power_n compel_v the_o disobedient_a and_o stubborn_a the_o word_n next_o follow_v be_v the_o interpretation_n of_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o petition_n that_o he_o will_v give_v we_o all_o thing_n needful_a both_o for_o soul_n and_o body_n which_o be_v to_o give_v we_o this_o day_n our_o daily_a bread_n to_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n be_v the_o next_o petition_n to_o save_v and_o defend_v we_o from_o all_o danger_n etc._n etc._n be_v not_o to_o lead_v we_o into_o temptation_n but_o deliver_v we_o from_o evil_a from_o all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n from_o our_o ghostly_a enemy_n and_o the_o end_n and_o reward_n of_o be_v lead_v hereby_o everlasting_a death_n the_o last_o clause_n and_o all_o this_o i_o trust_v he_o will_v do_v etc._n etc._n serve_v to_o explain_v the_o conclusion_n for_o thou_o be_v the_o kingdom_n etc._n etc._n thou_o be_v a_o most_o gracious_a king_n full_a of_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o this_o thy_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n shall_v thus_o be_v more_o glorify_v wherefore_o i_o trust_v and_o assure_v myself_o that_o thou_o will_v do_v these_o and_o in_o this_o confidence_n i_o say_v amen_o quest_n 117._o how_o many_o be_v the_o part_n of_o this_o prayer_n answ_n three_o the_o preface_n our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n the_o petition_n hallow_v be_v thy_o name_n thy_o kingdom_n come_v etc._n etc._n and_o the_o conclusion_n for_o thou_o be_v the_o kingdom_n the_o power_n and_o the_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n 3._o eccles_n 4.17_o exod._n 3._o explan_n this_o prayer_n be_v a_o absolute_a form_n of_o direction_n for_o we_o have_v in_o it_o all_o thing_n needful_a both_o for_o beginning_n proceed_v and_o conclude_v the_o petition_n be_v not_o naked_o set_v down_o without_o a_o preface_n neither_o be_v they_o leave_v without_o a_o conclusion_n hem_v they_o in_o on_o both_o side_n to_o show_v both_o the_o necessity_n of_o preparation_n when_o we_o address_v ourselves_o to_o prayer_n and_o of_o observation_n when_o we_o have_v pray_v preparation_n to_o prayer_n there_o must_v needs_o be_v otherwise_o we_o shall_v be_v ready_a to_o offer_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o fool_n we_o shall_v draw_v near_o to_o the_o flame_a bush_n with_o shoe_n on_o our_o foot_n and_o tread_v on_o holy_a ground_n with_o unclean_a foot_n and_o compass_v the_o lord_n altar_n with_o unwashen_n hand_n observation_n there_o must_v be_v when_o we_o have_v pray_v to_o give_v god_n the_o glory_n of_o our_o petition_n grant_v otherwise_o we_o shall_v deal_v deceitful_o with_o god_n &_o mock_v he_o 6.7_o gal._n 6.7_o which_o he_o will_v not_o hear_v pretend_v his_o glory_n and_o kingdom_n but_o the_o sequel_n show_v when_o we_o rest_v at_o the_o blessing_n receive_v that_o we_o intend_v our_o own_o ease_n and_o pleasure_n quest_n 118._o in_o the_o preface_n why_o do_v you_o call_v god_n father_n answ_n because_o he_o be_v ready_a as_o a_o love_a father_n to_o hear_v i_o call_v upon_o his_o name_n whence_o i_o learn_v with_o boldness_n and_o confidence_n to_o come_v unto_o he_o in_o my_o prayer_n explan_n have_v show_v the_o necessity_n of_o preparation_n unto_o prayer_n in_o general_a here_o follow_v the_o part_n of_o this_o preparation_n in_o particular_a and_o the_o first_o be_v to_o consider_v right_o unto_o who_o we_o pray_v and_o with_o what_o faith_n and_o affiance_n he_o unto_o who_o be_v call_v father_n teach_v we_o both_o who_o can_v pray_v and_o what_o faith_n be_v require_v in_o pray_v first_o he_o only_o can_v pray_v aright_o and_o as_o a_o true_a christian_a that_o can_v call_v god_n father_n by_o adoption_n &_o grace_n through_o jesus_n christ_n it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a that_o he_o be_v thy_o father_n by_o creation_n for_o so_o be_v he_o the_o father_n of_o the_o spirit_n now_o damn_v in_o hell_n but_o he_o must_v also_o be_v thy_o father_n by_o regeneration_n through_o the_o preach_n of_o his_o word_n cast_v thou_o into_o a_o new_a mould_n of_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n according_a to_o his_o image_n 8.25_o rom._n 8.25_o wherein_o man_n be_v first_o make_v for_o we_o have_v receive_v say_v the_o apostle_n not_o the_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n to_o fear_v again_o but_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n whereby_o we_o cry_v 16._o verse_n 16._o abba_n father_n and_o the_o same_o spir_n t_o bear_v witness_n with_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n so_o that_o there_o must_v be_v a_o spirit_n in_o he_o that_o will_v pray_v make_v he_o the_o child_n of_o god_n by_o adoption_n 3.3_o 1_o joh._n 3.3_o purge_v he_o to_o become_v holy_a as_o he_o be_v holy_a 3.9_o 1_o joh._n 3.9_o whence_o it_o follow_v that_o a_o wicked_a man_n live_v in_o sin_n can_v pray_v see_v he_o which_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n sin_v not_o who_o only_o be_v endue_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n all_o his_o pray_v therefore_o be_v a_o vain_a beat_n of_o the_o air_n with_o a_o
power_n but_o of_o god_n and_o the_o power_n that_o be_v be_v of_o god_n even_o as_o the_o river_n come_v from_o the_o sea_n and_o run_v into_o the_o sea_n so_o all_o man_n greatness_n and_o that_o they_o be_v man_n come_v from_o god_n and_o end_n in_o god_n if_o god_n command_v any_o thing_n he_o be_v to_o be_v hear_v for_o his_o command_n sake_n if_o man_n command_v any_o thing_n he_o be_v to_o be_v hear_v for_o god_n sake_n which_o if_o it_o be_v so_o sin_n shall_v not_o so_o much_o have_v the_o upper_a hand_n but_o this_o be_v turn_v among_o the_o man_n of_o this_o age_n into_o the_o contrary_a man_n be_v hear_v and_o observe_v for_o himself_o god_n for_o man_n a_o plain_a evidence_n whereof_o be_v the_o obedience_n of_o the_o most_o unto_o great_a person_n and_o governor_n and_o neglect_v of_o god_n poor_a minister_n arm_v only_o with_o the_o word_n the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n 2._o that_o the_o first_o and_o main_a thing_n by_o the_o lord_n intend_v in_o create_v all_o be_v his_o own_o glory_n and_o whatsoever_o be_v good_a for_o man_n be_v subordinate_a unto_o this_o and_o only_o so_o far_o forth_o to_o be_v seek_v after_o as_o it_o make_v for_o god_n glory_n the_o heaven_n be_v make_v to_o show_v his_o glory_n the_o earth_n and_o sea_n be_v for_o his_o glory_n all_o man_n be_v make_v for_o his_o glory_n yea_o the_o vessel_n of_o wrath_n for_o of_o he_o for_o he_o and_o unto_o he_o be_v all_o thing_n to_o he_o be_v glory_n for_o ever_o 36._o rom._n 11_o 36._o amen_n this_o make_v moses_n to_o neglect_v his_o own_o soul_n rather_o than_o god_n shall_v be_v dishonour_v and_o paul_n to_o lay_v open_a himself_o to_o the_o curse_n that_o god_n may_v have_v glory_n by_o the_o conversion_n of_o the_o jew_n and_o this_o will_v make_v every_o one_o that_o be_v a_o obedient_a subject_n to_o the_o king_n of_o heaven_n with_o joy_n to_o bear_v any_o cross_n so_o that_o god_n may_v have_v glory_n to_o account_v all_o loss_n which_o be_v get_v with_o his_o dishonour_n for_o if_o the_o main_a estate_n of_o any_o man_n be_v safe_a he_o be_v the_o less_o trouble_v at_o small_a loss_n but_o much_o less_o if_o hundreth_n of_o pound_n be_v daily_o add_v hereunto_o and_o his_o loss_n be_v but_o some_o few_o penny_n no_o more_o ought_v we_o to_o be_v much_o trouble_v at_o our_o own_o loss_n or_o cross_n see_v the_o main_a god_n glory_n be_v hereby_o great_o increase_v 3._o that_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o lord_n name_n be_v so_o dear_a as_o that_o he_o do_v not_o only_o make_v it_o his_o mark_n in_o the_o creation_n but_o in_o every_o particular_a duty_n do_v by_o man_n he_o set_v it_o still_o as_o his_o mark_n as_o here_o in_o prayer_n in_o give_v the_o law_n he_o begin_v with_o his_o own_o majesty_n in_o the_o gospel_n at_o the_o very_a nativity_n of_o that_o bless_a one_o the_o angel_n be_v hear_v laud_v and_o glorify_v god_n and_o in_o like_a manner_n ought_v we_o to_o be_v affect_v to_o god_n glory_n in_o every_o duty_n seek_v this_o first_o and_o chief_o and_o not_o to_o be_v see_v of_o man_n as_o the_o pharisee_n for_o if_o a_o man_n do_v fast_o pray_v hear_v the_o word_n give_v alm_n deal_v just_o in_o some_o other_o respect_n chief_o he_o break_v this_o rule_n of_o christ_n he_o please_v not_o whatsoever_o or_o how_o oft_o soever_o his_o devotion_n be_v he_o can_v have_v no_o thanks_n at_o god_n hand_n quest_n 122._o which_o be_v the_o three_o petition_n concern_v god_n glory_n answ_n the_o first_o be_v hallow_a be_v thy_o name_n the_o second_o thy_o kingdom_n come_v the_o three_o thy_o will_v be_v do_v in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n quest_n 123._o in_o the_o first_o of_o these_o petition_n what_o do_v you_o desire_v answ_n that_o the_o holy_a name_n of_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v in_o the_o use_n of_o his_o title_n word_n and_o work_n explan_n in_o handle_v these_o petition_n more_o particular_o i_o will_v observe_v first_o the_o order_n second_o the_o sense_n three_o the_o scope_n of_o every_o petition_n for_o the_o first_o hallow_v be_v thy_o name_n this_o be_v place_v before_o thy_o kingdom_n come_v to_o teach_v we_o that_o no_o man_n can_v be_v a_o true_a subject_n of_o god_n kingdom_n unless_o that_o in_o his_o heart_n he_o make_v principal_a account_n of_o god_n glory_n for_o then_o only_o may_v thou_o hope_v to_o be_v accept_v as_o a_o good_a subject_n under_o god_n kingdom_n when_o thou_o first_o desire_v hallow_v be_v not_o i_o but_o thy_o name_n god_n the_o name_n of_o god_n when_o thou_o set_v up_o not_o thyself_o thy_o pleasure_n profit_n or_o glory_n to_o be_v chief_o seek_v after_o in_o profess_v the_o christian_a religion_n but_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n name_n so_o that_o such_o as_o seek_v for_o advantage_n by_o their_o profession_n 6.6_o 1._o tim._n 6.6_o think_v that_o gain_n be_v godliness_n as_o be_v the_o manner_n of_o some_o who_o the_o apostle_n challenge_v that_o under_o the_o colour_n of_o religion_n deceive_v and_o inveigle_v other_o to_o their_o own_o commodity_n be_v not_o of_o god_n kingdom_n but_o be_v puff_v up_o know_v nothing_o dote_v in_o stead_n of_o go_v the_o right_a way_n 5._o verse_n 5._o or_o have_v any_o true_a wisdom_n 2._o for_o the_o sense_n of_o the_o word_n by_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n here_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v that_o whatsoever_o it_o be_v whereby_o the_o lord_n be_v make_v know_v unto_o we_o according_a to_o his_o most_o glorious_a attribute_n wisdom_n power_n mercy_n etc._n etc._n name_n 1._o god_n be_v know_v by_o his_o name_n and_o this_o be_v first_o by_o his_o title_n god_n lord_n jehovah_n lord_n of_o host_n the_o almighty_a etc._n etc._n for_o by_o these_o god_n have_v make_v himself_o know_v unto_o we_o and_o thâ—se_a do_v serve_v most_o proper_o to_o set_v forth_o god_n for_o which_o cause_n though_o for_o their_o office_n sake_n be_v god_n vicegerent_n some_o have_v be_v call_v god_n and_o lord_n yet_o never_o any_o man_n presume_v thus_o to_o be_v call_v as_o by_o his_o proper_a name_n that_o we_o can_v read_v of_o among_o all_o god_n people_n â—n_o the_o book_n of_o god_n but_o jesus_n christ_n who_o be_v true_o emmanuel_n god_n with_o us._n let_v no_o man_n therefore_o aspire_v after_o such_o name_n but_o leave_v they_o off_o rather_o as_o too_o high_a for_o mortal_a man_n 3.18_o 2._o by_o his_o word_n john_n 1._o 2._o cor._n 3.18_o second_o god_n be_v make_v know_v by_o his_o word_n and_o therefore_o christ_n have_v the_o title_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v the_o fountain_n from_o whence_o the_o word_n of_o wisdom_n slow_v and_o he_o that_o know_v the_o word_n write_v know_v god_n his_o face_n be_v visible_o and_o glorious_o reflect_v to_o our_o open_a face_n there_o as_o by_o a_o glass_n three_o by_o his_o work_n the_o heaven_n the_o earth_n the_o sea_n workâ—_n 3._o by_o his_o workâ—_n infinite_a number_n of_o creature_n herein_o contain_v which_o do_v also_o set_v forth_o god_n unto_o we_o for_o the_o invisible_a thing_n of_o he_o that_o be_v 1.20_o rom._n 1.20_o his_o eternal_a power_n and_o godhead_n be_v see_v by_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n consider_v in_o his_o work_n and_o as_o these_o last_a work_n of_o god_n do_v set_v he_o forth_o unto_o we_o so_o do_v his_o transient_a work_n act_n of_o judgement_n mercy_n providence_n and_o goodness_n let_v thy_o name_n be_v hallow_v or_o sanctify_v 1._o this_o do_v first_o signify_v what_o to_o sanctify_v what_o the_o purify_n of_o a_o thing_n which_o before_o be_v corrupt_v and_o unholy_a thus_o mystical_o it_o be_v show_v to_o peter_n that_o god_n have_v sanctify_v the_o gentile_n when_o he_o be_v invite_v to_o eat_v of_o the_o creature_n appear_v in_o the_o sheet_n and_o refuse_v they_o as_o unclean_a be_v the_o second_o time_n command_v the_o thing_n which_o god_n have_v sanctify_v 10.15_o act_n 10.15_o pollute_v thou_o not_o 2._o the_o separate_n of_o any_o thing_n common_a to_o a_o holy_a use_n thus_o aaron_n and_o his_o son_n be_v say_v to_o be_v sanctify_v and_o their_o vestment_n and_o vessel_n of_o the_o temple_n and_o all_o thing_n dedicate_v and_o thus_o be_v the_o house_n of_o god_n now_o a_o day_n to_o be_v count_v holy_a and_o glebe_n and_o tithe_n of_o the_o church_n 3._o the_o acknowledge_v of_o a_o thing_n to_o be_v holy_a and_o declare_v it_o by_o give_v all_o due_a observance_n and_o respect_v hereunto_o so_o that_o the_o holiness_n thereof_o may_v be_v make_v more_o famous_a and_o notable_a among_o all_o man_n and_o thus_o principal_o do_v we_o pray_v hollow_a be_v thy_o name_n as_o it_o be_v holy_a and_o glorious_a make_v we_o to_o
godly_a by_o his_o mercy_n reward_v the_o rage_n of_o the_o enemy_n of_o good_a order_n be_v restrain_v and_o the_o peaceable_a and_o righteous_a be_v encourage_v for_o according_a to_o all_o this_o 27._o deut._n 27._o they_o be_v teach_v of_o old_a to_o pray_v when_o a_o curse_n be_v annex_v to_o every_o commandment_n break_v all_o the_o people_n be_v bid_v to_o say_v amen_n 2._o for_o all_o good_a mean_n and_o furtherance_n of_o his_o special_a kingdom_n which_o be_v his_o church_n and_o such_o be_v godly_a and_o righteous_a magistrate_n defend_v the_o faith_n diligent_a and_o zealous_a preacher_n publish_v the_o faith_n of_o christ_n jesus_n for_o such_o we_o pray_v that_o many_o may_v be_v stir_v up_o and_o continue_v in_o all_o place_n for_o preacher_n 38_o matth._n â—_o 38_o we_o have_v a_o special_a precept_n pray_v the_o lord_n of_o the_o harvest_n that_o he_o will_v send_v forth_o labourer_n into_o his_o harvest_n and_o as_o we_o be_v to_o pray_v for_o the_o increase_n of_o their_o number_n so_o for_o their_o utterance_n 19_o ephes_n 6_o 19_o and_o boldness_n in_o preach_v the_o gospel_n and_o for_o such_o as_o be_v in_o authority_n how_o we_o be_v to_o pray_v have_v be_v show_v already_o they_o be_v nurse_v father_n and_o mother_n of_o the_o church_n king_n shall_v be_v thy_o nurse_n father_n 23._o esay_n 49_o 23._o and_o queen_n shall_v be_v thy_o nurse_n say_v the_o prophet_n let_v thy_o kingdom_n come_v therefore_o be_v let_v godly_a magistrate_n be_v encreasen_a under_o who_o government_n thy_o church_n and_o people_n may_v flourish_v and_o send_v many_o faithful_a preacher_n 33.8_o deut._n 33.8_o as_o moses_n say_v of_o levi_n let_v thy_o thummim_n and_o thy_o urim_n be_v with_o thy_o holy_a one_o such_o integrity_n of_o life_n and_o light_n of_o doctrine_n that_o they_o may_v be_v as_o light_n set_v upon_o a_o hill_n give_v light_n to_o such_o as_o be_v in_o darkenesss_n of_o sin_n and_o ignorance_n 3._o for_o the_o defence_n of_o these_o from_o all_o danger_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v interrupt_v in_o their_o proceed_n that_o their_o life_n may_v be_v continue_v and_o their_o power_n increase_v to_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o faithful_a thus_o it_o have_v be_v the_o manner_n of_o good_a subject_n of_o old_a to_o pray_v for_o their_o good_a governor_n cushi_n come_v to_o bring_v word_n unto_o david_n of_o absaloms_n death_n pray_v say_v the_o enemy_n of_o my_o lord_n the_o king_n 12.32_o 2._o sam_n 12.32_o and_o all_o that_o rise_v against_o thou_o to_o do_v thou_o hurt_v be_v as_o that_o young_a man_n be_v and_o for_o minister_n smite_v through_o the_o loin_n of_o they_o that_o rise_v against_o he_o say_v moses_n of_o levi_n and_o of_o they_o that_o hate_v he_o 33.11_o deut._n 33.11_o that_o they_o rise_v not_o again_o and_o saint_n paul_n speak_v of_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n say_v pray_v for_o we_o that_o the_o word_n of_o god_n may_v have_v free_a passage_n and_o be_v glorify_v and_o that_o we_o may_v be_v deliver_v from_o unreasonable_a 3.1.2_o 2._o thes_n 3.1.2_o and_o evil_a man_n 4._o that_o many_o may_v be_v daily_o convert_v by_o the_o ministry_n of_o these_o faithful_a servant_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o grace_n virtue_n and_o true_a religion_n confirm_v &_o increase_v in_o they_o and_o first_o and_o chief_o that_o inferior_a governor_n which_o have_v the_o private_a rule_n of_o other_o commit_v unto_o they_o in_o the_o well_o order_v of_o their_o family_n and_o jurisdiction_n may_v help_v forward_o the_o work_n of_o grace_n in_o their_o child_n and_o servant_n thus_o saint_n paul_n profess_v often_o that_o he_o pray_v for_o such_o people_n as_o among_o who_o the_o word_n be_v preach_v and_o will_v all_o man_n to_o do_v the_o like_a when_o he_o bid_v pray_v that_o the_o gospel_n may_v have_v a_o free_a passage_n 5._o that_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n may_v be_v hasten_v to_o the_o comfort_n of_o all_o the_o faithful_a all_o the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n be_v then_o dissolve_v the_o flesh_n and_o old_a man_n be_v quite_o abolish_v and_o grace_n only_o rule_v and_o govern_v we_o all_o or_o rather_o grace_v be_v perfect_v and_o swallow_v up_o in_o glory_n and_o this_o be_v the_o high_a pitch_n of_o our_o desire_n here_o this_o be_v the_o height_n of_o god_n honour_n the_o most_o full_a establishment_n of_o his_o kingdom_n and_o the_o perfection_n of_o his_o will_n wherefore_o the_o spirit_n 17.20_o revel_v 22_o 17.20_o and_o the_o bride_n both_o say_v thus_o come_v let_v thy_o kingdom_n come_v and_o the_o inspire_v prophetical_a divine_a say_v even_o so_o that_o be_v quick_o come_v lord_n jesus_n 2._o the_o deprecation_n be_v against_o all_o impediment_n and_o let_n of_o god_n kingdom_n and_o these_o be_v either_o general_a or_o special_a deprecation_n 2_o the_o deprecation_n general_n hindrance_n of_o god_n kingdom_n be_v either_o in_o the_o magistracy_n or_o in_o the_o ministry_n 1._o in_o the_o magistracy_n be_v a_o anarchy_n when_o any_o country_n be_v without_o a_o king_n and_o lawful_a governor_n by_o reason_n whereof_o every_o man_n do_v what_o he_o think_v good_a as_o be_v under_o no_o law_n of_o a_o governor_n such_o as_o be_v the_o estate_n of_o the_o israelite_n immediate_o before_o samuel_n time_n as_o be_v twice_o note_v in_o those_o day_n there_o be_v no_o king_n in_o israel_n 19.1_o â—udg_n 18.1_o 19.1_o and_o this_o we_o be_v to_o pray_v against_o as_o the_o most_o woeful_a condition_n of_o any_o people_n that_o may_v be_v there_o be_v hereby_o such_o a_o gap_n open_v to_o all_o licentiousness_n and_o lewdness_n as_o that_o another_o nero._n or_o vit_n llius_fw-la may_v better_o be_v endure_v than_o this_o be_v without_o a_o governor_n at_o this_o time_n be_v that_o outrage_n do_v by_o dan_n unto_o michah_n and_o idolatry_n so_o graff_v among_o the_o danite_n as_o that_o god_n seem_v for_o ever_o to_o have_v blot_v they_o out_o of_o his_o book_n of_o life_n 7â—_n revel_v 7â—_n when_o thousand_o of_o all_o other_o tribe_n be_v seal_v dan_n be_v pass_v over_o unmention_v 19_o judge_n 19_o and_o at_o this_o time_n be_v that_o villainy_n do_v for_o which_o the_o tribe_n of_o benjamin_n be_v cut_v short_a &_o almost_o bring_v to_o be_v no_o people_n and_o our_o forefather_n in_o this_o i_o will_v have_v feel_v the_o terror_n and_o misery_n of_o such_o time_n by_o the_o invasion_n of_o the_o barbarous_a pict_n to_o be_v great_a than_o when_o they_o have_v be_v rule_v by_o tyrant_n and_o stranger_n if_o any_o therefore_o be_v unwilling_a to_o live_v under_o government_n and_o long_o after_o the_o liberty_n of_o a_o anarchy_n he_o do_v most_o palpable_o pray_v against_o himself_o in_o this_o petition_n 2._o we_o pray_v against_o tyranny_n that_o be_v a_o evil_a and_o wicked_a government_n whereby_o the_o truth_n be_v discountenance_v as_o in_o ahab_n time_n who_o hate_v michaiah_n or_o persecute_v as_o when_o jezabel_n be_v queen_n or_o idolatry_n or_o heresy_n be_v maintain_v and_o command_v as_o by_o nabuchadnezzar_n or_o last_o whereby_o wickedness_n be_v reward_v and_o favour_v as_o by_o some_o heathen_a emperor_n of_o the_o roman_n tiberius_n caesar_n be_v say_v to_o have_v reward_v novellus_fw-la tricongius_fw-la with_o a_o pro-consulship_n for_o drink_v three_o pottle_n of_o wine_n at_o one_o draught_n against_o such_o governor_n we_o pray_v 720._o munst_n cos_n pag._n 720._o that_o if_o god_n so_o please_v no_o place_n may_v be_v trouble_v with_o they_o if_o they_o be_v that_o their_o heart_n may_v relent_v and_o be_v turn_v 3._o we_o pray_v against_o evil_a law_n make_v against_o the_o proceed_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o for_o the_o maintenance_n of_o man_n in_o sin_n such_o be_v the_o law_n make_v by_o the_o pharisy_n against_o the_o follower_n of_o christ_n 9.22_o john_n 9.22_o they_o ordain_v that_o if_o any_o follow_v he_o he_o shall_v be_v cast_v out_o of_o the_o synagogue_n such_o be_v the_o law_n of_o darius_n that_o no_o man_n shall_v pray_v unto_o any_o other_o for_o thirty_o day_n but_o unto_o himself_o only_o 3._o dan._n 6._o heâ—â—_n 3._o against_o which_o daniel_n pray_v and_o such_o be_v the_o decree_n of_o ahashuerosh_n make_v for_o the_o destruction_n of_o all_o the_o lord_n people_n in_o one_o day_n against_o which_o they_o all_o fast_v and_o pray_v we_o pray_v therefore_o here_o against_o such_o law_n of_o infidel_n kingdom_n as_o forbid_v all_o come_n of_o stranger_n in_o among_o they_o to_o prevent_v the_o root_n out_o of_o their_o idolatry_n as_o among_o the_o people_n of_o châ—n_n against_o the_o bloody_a inquisition_n in_o popish_a country_n tend_v to_o the_o prevention_n and_o root_n out_o of_o all_o reformation_n for_o ever_o and_o against_o any_o law_n of_o turk_n or_o jew_n hinder_v their_o conversion_n that_o god_n will_v
the_o lord_n and_o therefore_o as_o these_o shall_v not_o fail_v so_o shall_v not_o their_o labour_n in_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n in_o any_o attempt_n without_o this_o there_o be_v none_o assurance_n the_o builder_n watchman_n seedsman_n build_v watch_n and_o cast_v seed_n upon_o the_o ground_n in_o vain_a in_o vain_a be_v barn_n pull_v down_o and_o make_v great_a and_o fruit_n and_o good_n heap_v up_o without_o profit_n only_o he_o that_o make_v faithful_a prayer_n do_v it_o not_o in_o vain_a let_v every_o man_n then_o apply_v himself_o to_o this_o exercise_n and_o learn_v to_o do_v it_o aright_o by_o the_o peruse_n and_o due_a consideration_n of_o these_o and_o the_o like_a meditation_n second_o as_o the_o first_o beginning_n of_o all_o thing_n be_v from_o god_n so_o their_o end_n also_o be_v in_o he_o to_o set_v forth_o his_o kingdom_n power_n and_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o therefore_o it_o shall_v be_v our_o wisdom_n in_o all_o thing_n always_o to_o respect_n god_n to_o come_v to_o he_o to_o walk_v with_o he_o as_o enoch_n do_v and_o with_o david_n say_v in_o all_o thing_n not_o unto_o we_o o_o lord_n not_o unto_o we_o but_o unto_o thy_o name_n we_o give_v the_o glory_n if_o we_o aim_v at_o any_o other_o thing_n we_o shall_v be_v disappoint_v if_o we_o go_v from_o god_n and_o have_v not_o he_o in_o our_o way_n whither_o we_o will_v or_o not_o we_o shall_v be_v bring_v unto_o he_o hill_n and_o mountain_n lay_v upon_o we_o shall_v not_o cover_v we_o but_o we_o must_v inpure_a his_o angry_a presence_n and_o as_o from_o a_o most_o severe_a judge_n receive_v our_o just_a doom_n go_v you_o curse_v into_o hell_n fire_n prepare_v for_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n and_o even_o by_o this_o will_v he_o have_v glory_n of_o the_o sacrament_n quest_n 131._o the_o benefit_n be_v show_v which_o we_o be_v to_o crave_v at_o god_n hand_n by_o prayer_n what_o further_a mean_n have_v we_o for_o the_o better_a assure_v to_o our_o soul_n the_o promise_n of_o all_o spiritual_a blessing_n in_o christ_n answ_n the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n which_o be_v the_o pledge_n of_o the_o covenant_n between_o god_n and_o his_o people_n explan_n in_o prayer_n there_o be_v imply_v our_o want_n and_o desire_n and_o the_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a benefit_n mention_v which_o we_o be_v in_o faith_n and_o fervency_n to_o beg_v at_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n in_o the_o next_o place_n it_o be_v a_o great_a comfort_n to_o consider_v how_o god_n have_v condescend_v to_o our_o weakness_n in_o afford_v a_o kind_n of_o palpable_a object_n to_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o faith_n by_o outward_a element_n make_v a_o sensible_a assurance_n of_o those_o most_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o dignity_n which_o by_o prayer_n we_o shoot_v at_o as_o at_o a_o mark_n set_v a_o far_o off_o and_o more_o insensible_o and_o abstract_o perceive_v prayer_n indeed_o give_v wing_n to_o the_o soul_n and_o make_v it_o mount_v up_o to_o heaven_n and_o there_o converse_v as_o in_o a_o glorious_a city_n but_o not_o so_o know_v and_o familiar_a to_o we_o by_o native_a acquaintance_n but_o the_o sacrament_n bring_v heaven_n down_o to_o we_o here_o on_o earth_n and_o represent_v unto_o we_o more_o domestical_o spiritual_a grace_n clothe_v in_o tractable_a element_n in_o prayer_n we_o see_v god_n yet_o at_o a_o distance_n and_o through_o the_o prospective_n glass_n of_o faith_n but_o in_o the_o sacrament_n we_o handle_v he_o as_o it_o be_v immediate_o yet_o so_o that_o our_o outward_a sense_n tarry_v not_o at_o home_n as_o dull_a scholar_n in_o the_o school_n of_o nature_n only_o but_o travel_v up_o to_o the_o high_a mount_n of_o spiritual_a meditation_n and_o therein_o the_o language_n of_o faith_n the_o true_a teach-man_n of_o the_o christian_a soul_n have_v intercourse_n with_o that_o which_o natural_a element_n can_v reach_v unto_o but_o as_o they_o be_v elevate_v by_o supernatural_a signification_n o_o the_o unspeakable_a goodness_n of_o our_o god_n who_o vouchsafe_v thus_o to_o draw_v we_o to_o he_o by_o the_o cord_n of_o man_n and_o to_o stoop_v down_o to_o we_o in_o conversation_n and_o communicate_v himself_o under_o the_o habit_n of_o external_a sacrament_n it_o be_v not_o enough_o for_o he_o to_o make_v a_o covenant_n with_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n upon_o spiritual_a condition_n but_o he_o will_v also_o give_v our_o bodily_a sense_n a_o part_n to_o act_v and_o a_o object_n to_o work_v upon_o the_o bless_a and_o blessing_n covenant_n of_o grace_n make_v with_o we_o in_o the_o charter_n of_o the_o gospel_n have_v the_o broad_a seal_n of_o heaven_n set_v unto_o it_o for_o the_o more_o sensible_a confirmation_n as_o the_o counsellor_n and_o governor_n of_o darius_n his_o kingdom_n 6._o dan._n 6._o desire_v the_o king_n to_o seal_v the_o writing_n be_v assure_v that_o so_o it_o shall_v be_v firm_a and_o unchangeable_a so_o the_o christian_a soul_n have_v obtain_v this_o mercy_n to_o have_v the_o promise_n of_o grace_n make_v in_o the_o word_n seal_v by_o the_o sacrament_n be_v more_o ascertain_v that_o it_o shall_v remain_v unchangeable_a as_o the_o law_n of_o the_o mede_n and_o persian_n that_o altar_n not_o quest_n how_o many_o sacrament_n have_v christ_n ordain_v in_o his_o church_n answ_n two_o only_o as_o general_o necessary_a to_o salvation_n that_o be_v to_o say_v baptism_n and_o the_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n explan_n have_v supply_v some_o question_n and_o answer_n betwixt_o the_o lord_n prayer_n and_o the_o sacrament_n which_o may_v serve_v as_o a_o introduction_n to_o the_o sacrament_n it_o remain_v now_o to_o proceed_v to_o the_o handle_n of_o the_o sacrament_n according_a to_o the_o pattern_n of_o the_o catechism_n propound_v first_o in_o general_a touch_v the_o number_n and_o nature_n of_o sacrament_n then_o in_o special_a and_o particular_a of_o either_o of_o they_o the_o papist_n make_v seven_o sacrament_n baptism_n the_o eucharist_n penance_n ordination_n matrimony_n confirmation_n and_o extreme_a unction_n their_o reason_n be_v chief_o because_o in_o jerom_n s_o translation_n some_o of_o these_o be_v style_v sacramâ—nta_n and_o because_o seven_o be_v a_o sacred_a number_n both_o in_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n there_o be_v seven_o angel_n seven_o trumpet_n seven_o vial_n seven_o thunder_n etc._n etc._n therefore_o say_v they_o there_o be_v seven_o sacrament_n occanum_fw-la august_n serm_n de_fw-fr sanct_a 19_o jeron_n ad_fw-la occanum_fw-la but_o how_o weak_a a_o reason_n this_o be_v who_o see_v not_o for_o admit_v that_o so_o many_o thing_n as_o be_v name_v sacrament_n be_v sacrament_n indeed_o &_o then_o we_o shall_v have_v not_o seven_o only_a but_o seventeen_o sacrament_n see_v so_o many_o thing_n more_o be_v call_v sacrament_n tertullian_n call_v the_o helm_n wherewith_o elishah_n recover_v the_o axe_n out_o of_o the_o water_n sacramentum_fw-la ligni_fw-la the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o wood_n the_o whole_a state_n of_o the_o christian_a faith_n he_o call_v the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o christian_a religion_n augustine_n have_v in_o many_o place_n sacramentum_fw-la crucis_fw-la the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o cross_n jerome_n call_v martyrdom_n a_o sacrament_n etc._n etc._n wherefore_o all_o sacrament_n by_o the_o ancient_n so_o call_v be_v not_o proper_o sacrament_n but_o some_o signify_v or_o memorable_a mystery_n sacrament_n of_o which_o there_o be_v many_o again_o for_o the_o number_n of_o seven_o angel_n &c_n &c_n it_o be_v too_o childish_a to_o be_v insist_v upon_o as_o a_o ground_n of_o proof_n i_o intend_v not_o here_o to_o handle_v at_o large_a the_o controversy_n concern_v the_o number_n form_n and_o power_n of_o the_o sacrament_n i_o will_v only_o for_o the_o confine_a the_o number_n of_o they_o set_v down_o the_o condition_n requirable_a in_o a_o sacrament_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n proper_o so_o call_v it_o must_v have_v first_o for_o the_o original_a cause_n christ_n institute_v second_o for_o the_o matter_n and_o form_v a_o visible_a sign_n or_o element_n and_o audible_a form_n of_o word_n so_o saint_n augustine_n â—â—â—ced_a et_fw-la verbum_fw-la ad_fw-la elementum_fw-la &_o fit_a sacramentum_fw-la where_fw-mi be_v to_o be_v understand_v that_o as_o this_o word_n so_o also_o this_o outward_a element_n and_o kind_a of_o action_n must_v be_v prescribe_v by_o god_n not_o invent_v by_o man_n three_o for_o the_o end_n and_o benefit_n of_o it_o it_o be_v a_o seal_n of_o save_v grace_n and_o last_o for_o the_o extent_n of_o it_o it_o must_v be_v common_a and_o necessary_a to_o all_o christian_n of_o what_o degree_n soever_o at_o one_o time_n or_o other_o now_o of_o the_o five_o latter_a reckon_v by_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n for_o sacrament_n matrimony_n have_v none_o of_o all_o these_o condition_n it_o be_v god_n ordinance_n but_o in_o and_o by_o nature_n not_o grace_n christ_n prescribe_v
no_o visible_a sign_n or_o formal_a word_n for_o it_o nor_o make_v it_o a_o seal_n of_o righteousness_n nor_o impose_v it_o upon_o all_o but_o only_o in_o danger_n of_o incontinency_n penance_n have_v no_o elementary_a sign_n or_o form_n of_o word_n prescribe_v by_o our_o saviour_n confirmation_n have_v no_o set_a prescript_n of_o word_n so_o likewise_o extreme_a unction_n which_o also_o be_v but_o temporary_a as_o for_o ordination_n to_o the_o ministry_n we_o find_v in_o the_o new_a testament_n both_o institution_n and_o express_v form_n of_o a_o sacred_a ceremonious_a action_n and_o word_n with_o necessary_a perpetuity_n in_o the_o church_n to_o the_o world_n end_n in_o which_o respect_v it_o do_v well_o be_v seem_v the_o name_n of_o a_o sacrament_n and_o so_o be_v it_o style_v by_o judicious_a caluin_n jmpositio_fw-la manuum_fw-la 31._o cal_n â—nstit_fw-la li._n 4._o cap._n 19_o sec_fw-la 31._o quam_fw-la in_o veris_fw-la legitimisque_fw-la ordinationibus_fw-la sacramentum_fw-la esse_fw-la conâ—edo_fw-la i_o grant_v imposition_n of_o hand_n in_o true_a and_o due_a ordination_n to_o be_v a_o sacrament_n but_o when_o we_o define_v a_o sacrament_n strict_o and_o confine_v it_o to_o the_o condition_n abovesaid_a we_o exclude_v this_o as_o be_v not_o universal_a but_o peculiar_a to_o one_o estate_n of_o man_n so_o also_o caluin_n 20._o instit_fw-la lib_n 4._o cap._n 14_o sect_n 20._o as_o i_o mislike_v not_o that_o imposition_n of_o hand_n shall_v be_v call_v a_o sacrament_n so_o i_o do_v not_o account_v it_o among_o the_o ordinary_a sacrament_n that_o be_v as_o he_o expound_v himself_o there_o among_o those_o quae_fw-la in_o usum_fw-la totius_fw-la ecclesiae_fw-la sunt_fw-la instituta_fw-la appoint_v to_o be_v use_v by_o every_o member_n of_o the_o christian_a church_n for_o these_o and_o other_o such_o cause_n the_o ancient_a and_o most_o learned_a of_o the_o father_n of_o the_o church_n acknowledge_v two_o only_a sacrament_n cyprian_n say_v tunc_fw-la demum_fw-la plane_n sanctificari_fw-la &_o esse_fw-la silij_fw-la dei_fw-la possunt_fw-la cyprian_n lib_n 2._o epist_n 2._o add_v stephan_n 24._o alex._n hal._n par._n 4_o qu._n 24._o aug._n the_o doct_n christ_n lib_n 3._o cap._n 9_o si_fw-la utroque_fw-la sacramento_fw-la naseantur_fw-la then_o may_v man_n be_v thorough_o sanctify_v and_o become_v the_o son_n of_o god_n if_o they_o be_v bear_v again_o of_o both_o the_o sacrament_n augustine_n say_v quaedam_fw-la pauca_fw-la pro_fw-la multis_fw-la eademque_fw-la factu_fw-la facillima_fw-la intellectis_fw-la augustissima_fw-la &_o obseruatione_n castissima_fw-la dominus_fw-la &_o apostolica_fw-la tradidit_fw-la disciplina_fw-la sicut_fw-la est_fw-la baptismi_fw-la sacramentum_fw-la &_o celebratio_fw-la corporis_fw-la &_o sanguinis_fw-la domini_fw-la the_o lord_n and_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o apostle_n have_v deliver_v some_o few_o thing_n instead_o of_o many_o and_o those_o most_o easy_a to_o be_v do_v most_o divine_a to_o be_v understand_v most_o pure_a in_o observation_n to_o wit_n the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n and_o of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o like_a have_v justin_n martyr_n tertullian_n ambrose_n cyril_n alexandrinus_n and_o some_o school_n doctor_n for_o alexander_n hales_n say_v that_o the_o sacrament_n of_o confirmation_n neither_o do_v the_o lord_n institute_v nor_o the_o apostle_n but_o it_o be_v afterward_o institute_v in_o the_o council_n of_o melda_n and_o durandus_fw-la say_v that_o matrimony_n to_o speak_v strict_o and_o proper_o be_v no_o sacrament_n 3.5_o john_n 3.5_o i_o conclude_v then_o that_o the_o doctrine_n of_o our_o church_n be_v true_a there_o be_v two_o sacrament_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n only_o general_o necessary_a to_o salvation_n that_o be_v for_o all_o people_n of_o what_o condition_n soever_o which_o desire_v to_o be_v save_v for_o we_o do_v not_o with_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n hold_v for_o sacrament_n proper_o so_o call_v those_o rite_n and_o institution_n which_o be_v pecular_a to_o some_o kind_n of_o people_n only_o as_o aforesaid_a but_o that_o these_o only_o be_v proper_o sacrament_n which_o do_v general_o belong_v to_o all_o and_o also_o without_o which_o there_o be_v now_o under_o the_o gospel_n no_o salvation_n ordinary_o to_o be_v attain_v even_o as_o the_o lord_n himself_o have_v teach_v say_v unless_o a_o man_n be_v bear_v again_o of_o water_n and_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n he_o shall_v never_o enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n yet_o we_o do_v not_o teach_v they_o so_o absolute_o and_o simple_o necessary_a as_o that_o without_o they_o it_o be_v absolute_o altogether_o impossible_a to_o be_v save_v for_o god_n be_v above_o all_o his_o ordinance_n and_o he_o can_v save_v without_o mean_n of_o sacrament_n as_o well_o as_o he_o preserve_v israel_n in_o the_o wilderness_n without_o bread_n nay_o save_v they_o without_o the_o sacrament_n of_o circumcision_n therefore_o in_o set_v down_o that_o rule_n by_o all_o to_o be_v follow_v unto_o salvation_n he_o that_o believe_v and_o be_v baptize_v shall_v be_v save_v and_o he_o that_o will_v not_o believe_v 16.16_o mark_v 16.16_o shall_v be_v damn_v he_o say_v not_o he_o that_o be_v not_o baptize_v shall_v be_v damn_v for_o sometime_o a_o man_n may_v necessary_o be_v prevent_v by_o death_n as_o many_o infant_n be_v and_o sometime_o through_o the_o delay_n of_o parent_n without_o any_o fault_n on_o their_o part_n for_o which_o god_n forbid_v that_o we_o shall_v judge_v they_o out_o of_o the_o case_n of_o salvation_n it_o be_v indeed_o a_o sinful_a neglect_n in_o parent_n consider_v this_o to_o be_v the_o only_a ordinary_a way_n to_o salvation_n to_o hazard_v their_o child_n of_o the_o deprivation_n hereof_o and_o therefore_o well_o be_v it_o provide_v that_o all_o careful_a diligence_n shall_v be_v use_v about_o it_o especial_o where_o there_o appear_v to_o be_v danger_n of_o death_n in_o the_o child_n and_o i_o doubt_v not_o but_o all_o good_a christian_a people_n that_o submit_v themselves_o to_o go_v the_o ordinary_a way_n to_o heaven_n which_o god_n have_v appoint_v will_v use_v this_o diligence_n as_o for_o other_o that_o will_v find_v out_o a_o new_a way_n god_n be_v merciful_a unto_o they_o now_o these_o two_o sacrament_n be_v baptism_n and_o the_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n baptism_n to_o regenerate_a and_o breed_v a_o new_a life_n the_o lord_n supper_n to_o strengthen_v and_o to_o maintain_v it_o quest_n what_o mean_v thou_o by_o this_o word_n sacrament_n answ_n i_o mean_v a_o outward_a visible_a sign_n of_o a_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a grace_n give_v unto_o we_o ordain_v by_o christ_n as_o a_o mean_n whereby_o we_o receive_v the_o same_o and_o as_o a_o pledge_n to_o assure_v we_o thereof_o explan_n after_o the_o number_n of_o sacrament_n about_o which_o there_o be_v most_o controversy_n the_o definition_n of_o a_o sacrament_n follow_v set_v forth_o the_o nature_n of_o it_o it_o be_v a_o outward_a visible_a sign_n etc._n etc._n this_o be_v common_a to_o all_o sacrament_n to_o circumcision_n the_o passeover_n and_o to_o such_o as_o in_o more_o large_a sense_n be_v call_v sacrament_n as_o to_o marriage_n and_o all_o legal_a ceremony_n the_o brazen_a serpent_n the_o rock_n flow_v out_o water_n and_o the_o red_a sea_n divide_v for_o in_o they_o all_o be_v the_o outward_a sign_n and_o a_o inward_a invisible_a grace_n set_v forth_o hereby_o second_o ordain_v by_o christ_n this_o be_v the_o difference_n betwixt_o all_o other_o sacrament_n and_o these_o of_o the_o new_a testament_n some_o be_v ordain_v by_o the_o mediation_n of_o man_n as_o all_o the_o sacrament_n that_o be_v in_o the_o church_n under_o the_o law_n some_o for_o other_o use_v ordain_v and_o great_a grace_n under_o they_o signify_v as_o matrimony_n the_o anoint_v of_o the_o sick_a for_o a_o time_n and_o some_o be_v ordain_v sacrament_n by_o christ_n purposely_o to_o signify_v and_o confirm_v the_o main_a grace_n unto_o we_o and_o these_o be_v baptism_n and_o the_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n three_o as_o a_o mean_n whereby_o we_o receive_v the_o same_o etc._n etc._n these_o be_v end_n of_o the_o sacrament_n they_o be_v a_o mean_n to_o convey_v grace_n unto_o the_o power_n of_o god_n ordinance_n we_o not_o only_a hear_n with_o the_o ear_n the_o powerful_a and_o comfortable_a word_n of_o god_n preach_v but_o also_o more_o near_o see_v and_o more_o palpable_o feel_v and_o taste_v in_o these_o sign_n the_o sweetness_n of_o god_n grace_n to_o our_o comfort_n every_o outward_a sense_n be_v a_o mean_a to_o convey_v the_o outward_a object_n to_o the_o inward_a understanding_n and_o every_o thing_n be_v do_v that_o be_v requisite_a to_o make_v a_o perfect_a covenant_n between_o god_n and_o us._n even_o as_o a_o bargain_n of_o sale_n of_o any_o possession_n be_v make_v betwixt_o one_o man_n and_o another_o if_o the_o covenant_n be_v not_o only_o draw_v but_o also_o seal_v and_o deliver_v before_o witness_n be_v a_o perfect_a bargain_n and_o the_o
heart_n unto_o he_o for_o this_o blessing_n it_o follow_v whereof_o this_o remembrance_n be_v of_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o death_n of_o christ._n the_o old_a sacrament_n and_o sacrifice_n do_v prefigure_v this_o as_o the_o lamb_n slay_v every_o morning_n and_o every_o evening_n the_o red_a cow_n the_o scape-goate_n the_o paschall_n lamb_n and_o all_o the_o blood_n shed_v in_o sacrifice_v which_o make_v that_o the_o blood_n may_v not_o be_v eat_v because_o christ_n blood_n remain_v ever_o to_o speak_v better_a thing_n in_o god_n ear_n than_o the_o blood_n of_o abel_n 13.8_o heb._n 13.8_o now_o as_o it_o be_v in_o those_o sacrament_n prefigure_v so_o in_o this_o it_o be_v remember_v as_o a_o thing_n past_a because_o that_o christ_n jesus_n yesterday_o and_o to_o day_n be_v the_o same_o also_o for_o ever_o and_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n be_v true_o a_o sacrifice_n the_o altar_n be_v the_o cross_n the_o priest_n christ_n himself_o the_o creature_n offer_v be_v his_o humane_a nature_n the_o blood_n shed_v his_o precious_a blood_n and_o the_o fat_a fume_v up_o the_o sweet_a perfume_n of_o his_o rich_a merit_n of_o this_o much_o be_v speak_v to_o the_o hebrew_n 9.12_o heb._n 7.27_o heb_fw-mi 9.12_o he_o do_v once_o offer_v up_o himself_o &_o by_o his_o own_o blood_n he_o enter_v once_o into_o the_o holy_a place_n &_o obtain_v eternal_a redemption_n for_o us._n moreover_o such_o as_o the_o use_n of_o sacrifice_v have_v be_v such_o be_v the_o use_n of_o this_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n death_n the_o use_n of_o sacrifice_v be_v fourefolde_v 1._o to_o expiate_v and_o do_v away_o sin_n for_o if_o any_o man_n have_v sin_v he_o be_v appoint_v to_o bring_v a_o sacrifice_n therefore_o 2._o to_o sanctify_v those_o that_o be_v outward_o defile_v by_o any_o uncleanness_n as_o when_o any_o have_v be_v infect_v with_o the_o leprosy_n 3._o when_o a_o man_n have_v touch_v a_o dead_a body_n they_o be_v likewise_o use_v to_o sanctify_v assembly_n and_o solemn_a meeting_n as_o when_o all_o israel_n be_v meet_v at_o the_o feast_n that_o solomon_n make_v and_o when_o job_n child_n meet_v together_o to_o feast_v 13.8_o 1_o sam._n 13.8_o 4._o to_o prosper_v all_o weighty_a attempt_n that_o be_v undertake_v as_o when_o the_o battle_n be_v by_o saul_n enter_v into_o against_o the_o philistines_n he_o do_v sacrifice_n after_o that_o he_o have_v tarry_v seven_o day_n for_o samuel_n who_o intend_v to_o have_v be_v there_o to_o do_v sacrifice_n himself_o and_o of_o the_o same_o use_n and_o effectual_a to_o these_o use_n be_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n death_n 1.6_o 1_o joh._n 1.6_o first_o to_o expiate_v sin_n for_o it_o be_v the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n that_o cleanse_v from_o all_o sin_n 2.13.11_o eph._n 2.13.11_o second_o to_o sanctify_v such_o as_o before_o be_v unclean_a for_o you_o that_o be_v far_o off_o say_v the_o apostle_n be_v make_v near_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n for_o he_o be_v our_o peace_n who_o have_v make_v of_o both_o one_o and_o have_v break_v down_o the_o stop_n of_o partition_n wall_n that_o be_v whereas_o in_o time_n past_o some_o be_v unclean_a as_o the_o gentile_n and_o separate_v from_o israel_n now_o they_o be_v sanctify_v and_o make_v all_o one_o people_n and_o the_o same_o be_v express_v by_o the_o sheet_n let_v down_o from_o heaven_n before_o peter_n wherein_o be_v creature_n both_o clean_o and_o unclean_a but_o it_o be_v show_v that_o by_o christ_n not_o only_o meat_n but_o people_n of_o all_o sort_n be_v then_o sanctify_v three_o all_o meeting_n and_o feast_n be_v sanctify_v only_o by_o he_o he_o have_v bear_v the_o curse_n for_o we_o and_o therefore_o when_o two_o or_o three_o be_v gather_v together_o in_o his_o name_n god_n be_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o as_o in_o a_o holy_a assembly_n 20.7_o act_n 20.7_o four_o by_o virtue_n of_o this_o sacrifice_n only_o can_v we_o look_v to_o be_v prosper_v in_o our_o weighty_a attempt_n this_o be_v the_o standard_n that_o as_o constantine_n cross_n make_v all_o the_o enemy_n to_o yield_v before_o it_o and_o the_o viand_n and_o weapon_n 2._o act._n 2._o wherewith_o the_o disciple_n seek_v to_o be_v furnish_v in_o all_o their_o dangerous_a voyage_n and_o the_o precious_a cordial_a that_o put_v spirit_n and_o magnanimity_n into_o the_o church_n so_o as_o that_o it_o flourish_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o persecutor_n and_o tyrant_n whence_o it_o appear_v to_o be_v a_o fiction_n and_o no_o truth_n that_o the_o lord_n do_v allow_v the_o israelite_n of_o old_a to_o sacrifice_v only_o that_o they_o may_v be_v keep_v from_o offer_v sacrifice_n to_o devil_n as_o the_o heathen_a again_o how_o absurd_a it_o be_v to_o hold_v the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n to_o be_v a_o sacrifice_n propitiatory_a for_o the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a see_v it_o be_v only_o a_o remembrance_n of_o a_o sacrifice_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o live_a creature_n slay_v as_o must_v needs_o be_v that_o there_o may_v be_v a_o sacrifice_n and_o yet_o so_o impudent_a have_v some_o be_v as_o that_o they_o not_o only_o affirm_v it_o to_o be_v a_o sacrifice_n but_o more_o available_a than_o the_o very_a sacrifice_n of_o christ_n upon_o the_o cross_n as_o the_o queen_n mother_n of_o francis_n the_o second_o of_o france_n complain_v by_o letter_n unto_o the_o pope_n that_o it_o be_v preach_v it_o will_v be_v answer_v that_o this_o friar_n be_v too_o bold_a so_o to_o preach_v and_o that_o the_o pope_n will_v not_o bear_v he_o out_o in_o it_o but_o sure_o no_o magnifyer_n of_o the_o mass_n dare_v have_v sing_v so_o high_a a_o note_n but_o in_o a_o church_n where_o the_o true_a remembrance_n of_o christ_n death_n be_v so_o obscure_v and_o falsify_v by_o the_o bastard_n mass_n and_o pervert_v from_o the_o true_a sacramental_a representation_n and_o inward_a application_n by_o faith_n into_o a_o carnal_a and_o theatrical_a ostentation_n in_o crucifyx_n and_o other_o picture_n supersticious_o adore_v do_v our_o saviour_n trow_v we_o speak_v to_o the_o painter_n and_o engravers_n when_o he_o say_v do_v this_o in_o remembrance_n of_o i_o 12._o 1_o cor_fw-la 11.28_o math._n 12._o it_o follow_v in_o the_o answer_n and_o of_o the_o benefit_n that_o we_o receive_v thereby_o for_o as_o the_o danger_n be_v great_a to_o abuse_v this_o ordinance_n of_o the_o lord_n or_o to_o contemn_v it_o the_o one_o eat_v and_o drink_v his_o own_o damnation_n the_o other_o provoke_v the_o master_n of_o this_o feast_n to_o anger_n and_o revenge_n so_o the_o benefit_n be_v great_a to_o use_v it_o right_o whatsoever_o good_a be_v purchase_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n be_v remember_v hereby_o to_o our_o unspeakable_a comfort_n to_o speak_v more_o large_o of_o which_o benefit_n there_o will_v be_v place_n afterward_o quest_n what_o be_v the_o outward_a sign_n or_o part_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n answ_n bread_n and_o wine_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v command_v to_o be_v receive_v explan_n have_v consider_v the_o end_n of_o the_o institution_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n the_o author_n and_o instituter_n be_v suppose_v to_o be_v know_v to_o all_o christian_n viz._n the_o lord_n jesus_n the_o same_o night_n that_o he_o be_v betray_v it_o follow_v here_o of_o the_o outward_a and_o visible_a part_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n in_o the_o handle_n of_o which_o diverse_a question_n do_v arise_v first_o whether_o both_o these_o thing_n be_v necessary_a to_o be_v use_v in_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n and_o to_o be_v administer_v to_o all_o receiver_n quest_n 2_o these_o of_o necessity_n must_v be_v use_v wheresoever_o they_o may_v be_v have_v under_o pain_n of_o be_v account_v a_o derogater_n from_o the_o lord_n ordination_n because_o he_o that_o precise_o command_v the_o use_n of_o these_o the_o bread_n only_o have_v be_v long_o use_v to_o the_o laity_n in_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n under_o this_o pretence_n that_o it_o be_v christ_n very_a body_n and_o so_o must_v needs_o have_v blood_n in_o it_o &_o for_o the_o avoid_v of_o inconvenience_n if_o the_o cup_n shall_v be_v use_v also_o see_v that_o some_o of_o christ_n precious_a blood_n may_v be_v thus_o spill_v upon_o the_o ground_n or_o hang_v upon_o man_n beard_n wherefore_o this_o have_v be_v also_o establish_v by_o the_o council_n of_o trent_n and_o for_o some_o refer_v unto_o the_o pope_n who_o through_o much_o instance_n grant_v the_o use_n of_o the_o cup_n also_o to_o they_o oh_o sacrilege_n whereby_o both_o christ_n be_v rob_v of_o his_o authority_n and_o his_o ordinance_n debase_v christ_n himself_o have_v command_v eat_v drink_v you_o all_o of_o this_o it_o must_v be_v refer_v to_o the_o pope_n and_o he_o must_v first_o allow_v or_o else_o it_o can_v be_v lawful_a and_o why_o forsooth_o shall_v
so_o they_o be_v few_o and_o cheap_a and_o not_o like_o the_o ceremony_n of_o the_o law_n which_o be_v a_o costly_a and_o burdensome_a yoke_n that_o the_o forefather_n be_v not_o able_a to_o bear_v for_o such_o be_v it_o fit_a that_o in_o fullness_n of_o time_n shall_v be_v appoint_v unto_o son_n 3._o gal._n 3._o and_o heir_n and_o not_o to_o be_v keep_v any_o long_a under_o the_o rudiment_n of_o the_o law_n as_o under_o tutor_n and_o governor_n quest_n 3_o be_v there_o no_o care_n to_o be_v have_v of_o other_o circumstance_n for_o conformity_n unto_o the_o first_o institution_n so_o that_o we_o use_v bread_n and_o wine_n in_o the_o right_a form_n with_o thanksgiving_n as_o for_o the_o leaven_n the_o water_n which_o it_o be_v likely_a be_v mix_v with_o the_o wine_n for_o the_o gesture_n sitting_z &_o c_o it_o be_v not_o require_v that_o we_o observe_v all_o circumstance_n no_o more_o than_o that_o the_o jew_n in_o keep_v the_o passover_o shall_v continual_o stand_v with_o staff_n in_o their_o hand_n and_o shoe_n on_o their_o foot_n according_a to_o the_o first_o institution_n for_o christ_n himself_o do_v otherwise_o keep_v the_o passeover_n now_o all_o man_n i_o suppose_v do_v yield_v herein_o for_o most_o circumstance_n of_o the_o place_n in_o a_o upper_a chamber_n of_o the_o person_n a_o few_o disciple_n man_n only_o in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o night_n after_o supper_n but_o it_o be_v question_v about_o the_o leaven_n water_n &_o sit_v though_o little_a reason_n to_o make_v question_n about_o these_o 11.17_o 1_o cor._n 11.17_o first_o if_o we_o confider_v that_o they_o be_v not_o where_o precise_o express_v though_o they_o may_v be_v gather_v from_o the_o place_n where_o the_o institution_n be_v describe_v nay_o which_o be_v more_o where_o the_o apostle_n repeat_v the_o institution_n though_o he_o remember_v the_o time_n the_o night_n wherein_o he_o be_v betray_v the_o person_n his_o disciple_n yet_o he_o speak_v not_o of_o leaven_a bread_n or_o water_n mix_v with_o wine_n nor_o yet_o of_o sit_v second_o if_o it_o be_v consider_v that_o as_o the_o stand_n at_o the_o passeover_n the_o night_n etc._n etc._n be_v take_v up_o occasional_o not_o purposely_o as_o sacramental_a so_o be_v the_o leaven_a bread_n this_o kind_n of_o bread_n be_v at_o hand_n and_o sit_v or_o rather_o lean_v down_o along_o which_o be_v employ_v in_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d luc._n 22.14_o and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d matth._n 26.20_o that_o gesture_n be_v the_o position_n of_o the_o body_n at_o that_o time_n three_o if_o it_o be_v consider_v that_o as_o the_o night_n season_n the_o person_n and_o place_n be_v without_o any_o intend_a signification_n so_o be_v the_o leaven_a bread_n and_o sit_v if_o it_o be_v say_v sit_v do_v set_v forth_o our_o communion_n with_o christ_n i_o answer_v take_v heed_n of_o invent_v this_o or_o the_o like_a signification_n which_o be_v beyond_o the_o word_n lest_o thou_o be_v such_o a_o one_o as_o add_v unto_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o lest_o herein_o thou_o rash_o censure_v all_o those_o church_n wherein_o stand_v walk_a or_o kneel_v be_v use_v indeed_o some_o circumstance_n there_o be_v which_o be_v not_o only_o express_v but_o command_v also_o as_o sacramental_a and_o these_o be_v always_o necessary_a in_o the_o lord_n supper_n first_o the_o give_v of_o thanks_n whence_o it_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o eucharist_n or_o thanksgiving_n for_o when_o he_o have_v give_v thanks_n it_o be_v say_v that_o he_o break_v the_o bread_n 2.23_o act_n 2.23_o second_o the_o take_n of_o the_o bread_n and_o of_o the_o cup_n whereby_o may_v be_v signify_v how_o the_o lord_n take_v his_o dear_a son_n and_o set_v he_o apart_o to_o be_v crucify_v and_o slay_v for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n even_o from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n for_o he_o be_v not_o by_o the_o jew_n take_v and_o slay_v as_o be_v by_o they_o over-powred_n but_o he_o be_v deliver_v by_o the_o determinate_a counsel_n and_o foreknowledge_n of_o god_n he_o be_v the_o lamb_n of_o god_n slay_v from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n three_o the_o break_n of_o the_o bread_n whereby_o be_v set_v forth_o the_o lord_n submit_v of_o himself_o to_o the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n where_o he_o be_v pierce_v hand_n foot_n and_o side_n so_o that_o the_o blood_n run_v out_o abundant_o from_o he_o four_o the_o distribute_v of_o the_o bread_n and_o of_o the_o wine_n to_o his_o disciple_n whereby_o be_v set_v forth_o how_o christ_n be_v give_v by_o the_o father_n unto_o all_o faithful_a christian_n to_o nourish_v their_o soul_n unto_o eternal_a life_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n have_v give_v unto_o we_o christ_n jesus_n how_o shall_v he_o not_o together_o with_o he_o give_v we_o all_o thing_n also_o 27._o math._n 26.26_o verse_n 27._o five_o the_o form_n of_o word_n in_o deliver_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n take_v eat_v this_o be_v my_o body_n do_v this_o in_o remembrance_n of_o i_o drink_v you_o all_o of_o this_o this_o be_v my_o blood_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n which_o be_v shed_v for_o many_o for_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n which_o word_n be_v not_o the_o same_o precise_o record_v by_o every_o evangelist_n but_o yet_o so_o as_o that_o the_o record_n of_o any_o one_o do_v set_v forth_o the_o signification_n the_o use_n and_o the_o end_n of_o this_o sacrament_n so_o that_o if_o a_o form_n of_o word_n be_v use_v according_a to_o these_o it_o be_v right_o do_v and_o according_a to_o rule_v as_o in_o our_o church_n eat_v this_o in_o remembrance_n that_o christ_n die_v for_o you_o etc._n etc._n the_o precise_a word_n as_o they_o be_v record_v by_o saint_n paul_n be_v place_v immediate_o before_o now_o that_o these_o thing_n beside_o that_o they_o be_v express_v be_v command_v be_v to_o be_v note_v from_o the_o command_n give_v to_o the_o disciple_n do_v this_o in_o remembrance_n that_o be_v not_o as_o some_o interpret_v it_o make_v this_o my_o body_n but_o do_v in_o all_o these_o thing_n as_o you_o have_v see_v i_o do_v give_v thanks_n take_v break_v distribute_v and_o say_v according_a to_o this_o form_n as_o for_o other_o thing_n yea_o even_o for_o gesture_n they_o may_v be_v as_o shall_v seem_v best_a unto_o the_o particular_a church_n of_o god_n which_o have_v power_n to_o appoint_v any_o most_o lowly_a &_o reverend_a gesture_n such_o as_o kneel_v see_v that_o even_o in_o praise_v god_n we_o be_v invite_v by_o the_o kingly_a prophet_n o_o come_v let_v we_o worship_n and_o fall_v down_o and_o kneel_v before_o the_o lord_n our_o maker_n and_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n in_o egypt_n hear_v the_o good_a news_n of_o god_n appear_v to_o moses_n to_o deliver_v they_o bow_v themselves_o and_o worship_v so_o that_o as_o well_o in_o receive_v a_o benefit_n as_o in_o ask_v this_o lowly_a cast_v down_o of_o the_o body_n do_v well_o become_v us._n the_o chief_a objection_n here_o against_o for_o all_o else_o be_v frivolous_a be_v that_o kneel_v be_v bring_v in_o for_o adoration_n of_o the_o bread_n transubstantiate_v for_o answer_v unto_o which_o first_o i_o say_v that_o it_o be_v indeed_o to_o be_v grant_v that_o they_o kneel_v unto_o the_o suppose_a body_n of_o christ_n but_o it_o be_v to_o be_v prove_v that_o hence_o it_o begin_v first_o otherwise_o it_o be_v as_o good_a a_o argument_n they_o kneel_v in_o pray_v with_o their_o head_n therefore_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o kneel_v in_o our_o prayer_n they_o come_v to_o the_o mass_n at_o easter_n therefore_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o come_v then_o to_o the_o communion_n but_o at_o some_o other_o time_n etc._n etc._n what_o superstitious_a idolater_n have_v do_v in_o the_o service_n of_o their_o idol_n mar_v not_o what_o we_o do_v like_o they_o the_o fault_n not_o be_v in_o the_o thing_n or_o gesture_n use_v but_o in_o the_o end_n their_z kneeling_z be_v to_o a_o idol_n we_o to_o the_o god_n of_o heaven_n give_v his_o son_n to_o our_o heart_n by_o faith_n quest_n 132._o what_o be_v the_o inward_a part_n or_o thing_n signify_v answ_n the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v very_o and_o indeed_o aken_v and_o receive_v of_o the_o faithful_a in_o the_o lord_n supper_n explan_n the_o inward_a part_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v present_a to_o all_o the_o faithful_a in_o handle_v whereof_o three_o question_n 10.16_o 1_o cor._n 10.16_o first_o how_o be_v the_o lord_n body_n and_o blood_n there_o for_o that_o he_o be_v receive_v by_o the_o faithful_a be_v plain_a both_o because_o he_o say_v this_o be_v my_o body_n and_o my_o body_n be_v meat_n indeed_o and_o my_o blood_n drink_v indeed_o
and_o from_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o apostle_n the_o cup_n of_o blessing_n which_o we_o bless_v be_v it_o not_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o bread_n which_o we_o break_v 6.47_o john_n 6.47_o be_v it_o not_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n but_o how_o be_v his_o body_n there_o to_o be_v communicate_v not_o by_o transubstantiation_n as_o have_v be_v already_o show_v nor_o by_o consubstantiation_n so_o as_o that_o his_o body_n be_v in_o under_o or_o about_o the_o bread_n as_o the_o lutheran_n teach_v but_o only_o in_o a_o spiritual_a &_o sacramental_a manner_n faith_n make_v he_o present_a unto_o the_o worthy_a receiver_n even_o as_o hereby_o we_o possess_v everlasting_a life_n according_a to_o that_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o i_o have_v everlasting_a life_n for_o as_o faith_n be_v a_o eye_n unto_o which_o thing_n to_o come_v be_v present_a so_o it_o be_v a_o hand_n hold_v they_o a_o mouth_n feed_v upon_o they_o and_o a_o stomach_n receive_v they_o and_o unite_n they_o unto_o the_o person_n that_o believe_v if_o it_o be_v say_v then_o the_o sacrament_n be_v vain_a see_v by_o faith_n christ_n may_v be_v receive_v without_o it_o and_o he_o be_v not_o outward_o any_o whit_n the_o more_o present_a with_o his_o body_n i_o answer_v god_n forbid_v for_o it_o be_v god_n ordinance_n to_o help_v our_o faith_n a_o outward_a mean_n to_o convey_v unto_o we_o inward_a grace_n and_o sanctification_n his_o seal_n to_o confirm_v our_o faith_n in_o his_o gracious_a promise_n as_o when_o the_o king_n bestow_v any_o thing_n upon_o a_o subject_n he_o be_v assure_v hereof_o by_o his_o mere_a donation_n and_o give_v it_o unto_o he_o but_o yet_o he_o appoint_v unto_o he_o to_o take_v the_o state_n thereof_o a_o mean_n of_o writing_n and_o seal_v to_o ratify_v what_o he_o have_v grant_v for_o more_o assurance_n which_o writing_n and_o seal_n though_o they_o contain_v not_o the_o estate_n about_o they_o or_o in_o they_o that_o be_v the_o house_n or_o ground_n in_o quantity_n yet_o they_o convey_v they_o unto_o he_o so_o though_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n be_v in_o heaven_n and_o be_v give_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o father_n be_v make_v we_o through_o faith_n yet_o it_o have_v please_v he_o for_o more_o assurance_n to_o appoint_v the_o sacrament_n hereby_o to_o convey_v this_o rich_a possession_n unto_o we_o and_o to_o write_v and_o seal_v to_o our_o heart_n that_o christ_n be_v we_o by_o his_o holy_a body_n sanctify_v our_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o by_o his_o blood_n cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o our_o sin_n though_o this_o body_n be_v not_o in_o or_o about_o the_o bread_n real_o in_o the_o quantity_n as_o it_o be_v heretofore_o upon_o earth_n and_o of_o like_a nature_n be_v the_o ancient_a sacrament_n appoint_v to_o the_o father_n unto_o which_o though_o christ_n be_v not_o real_o and_o corporal_o annex_v yet_o unto_o the_o receiver_n they_o be_v christ_n through_o faith_n 1.29_o 1._o cor._n 10.1_o john_n 1.29_o for_o the_o rock_n be_v christ_n christ_n be_v the_o lamb_n quest_n 2_o be_v there_o not_o other_o way_n beside_o this_o of_o receive_v christ_n answ_n answ_n yes_o the_o scripture_n speak_v of_o two_o other_o way_n or_o mean_n 1._o 3.27_o gal_n 3.27_o he_o be_v receive_v by_o baptism_n for_o he_o that_o be_v baptize_v into_o christ_n have_v put_v on_o christ_n 2._o he_o be_v receive_v by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n whether_o by_o himself_o when_o he_o come_v among_o his_o own_o 1.12_o john_n 1.12_o and_o to_o such_o as_o receive_v he_o he_o give_v power_n to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n 10.40_o math._n 10.40_o or_o by_o his_o disciple_n for_o he_o that_o receive_v you_o say_v christ_n receive_v i_o that_o be_v the_o doctrine_n which_o he_o and_o they_o teach_v be_v entertain_v into_o believe_v heart_n and_o their_o person_n be_v welcome_a unto_o they_o by_o the_o word_n he_o be_v receive_v as_o by_o the_o draught_n of_o a_o conveyance_n and_o article_n of_o agreement_n by_o the_o sacrament_n as_o by_o seal_n put_v hereunto_o baptism_n be_v proper_o the_o seal_n of_o a_o new_a life_n which_o be_v the_o begin_n of_o everlasting_a life_n we_o be_v dead_a and_o bury_v unto_o sin_n the_o lord_n supper_n the_o seal_n of_o the_o comfort_n and_o strength_n that_o we_o grow_v unto_o in_o this_o life_n as_o by_o most_o wholesome_a meat_n and_o drink_n till_o that_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v we_o shall_v be_v continual_o feast_v with_o he_o he_o be_v meat_n and_o drink_v and_o clothing_n and_o wealth_n and_o all_o in_o all_o unto_o we_o evermore_o quest_n 3_o wherefore_o be_v the_o communion_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n receive_v often_o and_o baptism_n but_o once_o see_v both_o be_v god_n seal_n and_o assure_v our_o spiritual_a estate_n sufficient_o by_o be_v once_o put_v to_o that_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v often_o to_o be_v receive_v the_o lord_n himself_o do_v intimate_v unto_o we_o where_o he_o bid_v so_o oft_o as_o you_o drink_v this_o cup_n do_v it_o in_o remembrance_n of_o i_o whereupon_o the_o apostle_n infer_v so_o oft_o as_o you_o eat_v this_o bread_n and_o drink_v this_o cup_n you_o show_v the_o lord_n death_n till_o he_o come_v 11.26_o 1._o cor._n 11.26_o construe_v this_o precept_n to_o last_v till_o the_o come_n of_o christ_n to_o judgement_n at_o the_o end_n of_o this_o world_n and_o the_o reason_n hereof_o be_v first_o because_o that_o howsoever_o our_o new_a life_n be_v begin_v at_o once_o as_o be_v represent_v in_o baptism_n yet_o it_o continue_v from_o year_n to_o year_n and_o must_v have_v often_o mean_v to_o sustain_v it_o and_o therefore_o though_o circumcision_n be_v but_o once_o the_o passeover_n be_v once_o every_o year_n second_o because_o that_o although_o we_o be_v in_o baptism_n regenerate_v and_o become_v new_a creature_n yet_o the_o flesh_n still_o dwell_v in_o we_o rebell_v so_o as_o that_o we_o be_v subject_a to_o sin_n daily_o against_o which_o as_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v continual_o by_o faith_n to_o be_v apply_v to_o purge_v we_o so_o the_o sacrament_n whereby_o his_o death_n and_o bloodshed_n be_v represent_v be_v often_o to_o be_v use_v for_o the_o more_o comfortable_a remembrance_n hereof_o even_o as_o to_o shadow_v it_o out_o before_o it_o be_v the_o high_a priest_n enter_v into_o the_o holy_a of_o holies_n with_o blood_n once_o every_o year_n now_o precise_o set_v down_o how_o often_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v to_o be_v receive_v we_o can_v because_o it_o be_v leave_v indefinite_a 2.46_o act_n 10_o 7._o act_n 2.46_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o primitive_a church_n be_v every_o lord_n day_n or_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n and_o at_o the_o first_o daily_o as_o their_o danger_n be_v great_a by_o reason_n of_o the_o persecution_n every_o day_n wherefore_o in_o the_o canon_n carry_v the_o name_n of_o the_o apostle_n it_o be_v command_v that_o all_o which_o come_v to_o hear_v the_o word_n be_v communicant_n shall_v receive_v the_o communion_n et_fw-la siquis_fw-la non_fw-la communicate_v excommunicatur_fw-la ut_fw-la ecclesiae_fw-la turbator_n 10._o can._n 10._o &_o ordinum_fw-la violator_n if_o any_o man_n do_v not_o communicate_v let_v he_o be_v excommunicate_v as_o a_o troubler_n of_o the_o church_n and_o a_o breaker_n of_o order_n and_o hereunto_o do_v the_o ancient_a father_n assent_n but_o this_o often_o receive_v be_v in_o regard_n of_o the_o time_n such_o as_o at_o the_o first_o institution_n the_o shepherd_n be_v smite_v and_o the_o sheep_n scatter_v since_o in_o the_o peace_n of_o the_o church_n the_o communion_n have_v be_v three_o or_o four_o time_n in_o the_o year_n and_o special_o at_o easter_n as_o succeed_v the_o passeover_n if_o it_o be_v say_v once_o in_o the_o year_n be_v sufficient_a as_o the_o passeover_n be_v but_o once_o i_o answer_v the_o passeover_n require_v a_o long_a time_n even_o seven_o day_n for_o the_o celebration_n thereof_o and_o if_o it_o have_v be_v often_o 12.19_o exod._n 12.19_o it_o will_v have_v be_v too_o heavy_a a_o burden_n unto_o the_o people_n it_o be_v not_o so_o with_o the_o lord_n supper_n again_o this_o be_v the_o proper_a time_n of_o the_o right_a passeover_n the_o lord_n supper_n in_o time_n past_a beside_o the_o paschall_n lamb_n and_o unleavened_a bread_n once_o in_o the_o year_n there_o be_v many_o other_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n in_o action_n viz._n the_o many_o sacrifice_n now_o we_o have_v only_o the_o lord_n supper_n often_o to_o be_v use_v to_o the_o same_o purpose_n quest_n what_o be_v the_o benefit_n whereof_o we_o be_v partaker_n thereby_o answ_n the_o strengthen_n and_o refresh_v of_o our_o soul_n by_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o our_o body_n be_v by_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n plessis_n moun_n du_fw-fr plessis_n
that_o be_v bear_v anew_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n strengthen_v our_o weak_a faith_n that_o we_o may_v certain_o believe_v thy_o gracious_a promise_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n that_o be_v assure_v of_o these_o best_a thing_n and_o that_o thou_o have_v give_v thy_o dear_a son_n christ_n unto_o we_o we_o may_v trust_v in_o thou_o for_o all_o other_o thing_n also_o inflame_v we_o with_o love_n of_o thy_o majesty_n who_o have_v do_v so_o great_a thing_n for_o we_o and_o because_o we_o can_v better_o express_v our_o love_n towards_o thou_o then_o by_o the_o love_n of_o our_o neighbour_n who_o be_v after_o thy_o image_n work_n in_o we_o the_o love_n of_o our_o neighbour_n yea_o even_o of_o those_o that_o be_v our_o enemy_n and_o hate_n us._n send_v down_o from_o heaven_n the_o fire_n of_o zeal_n for_o thy_o glory_n into_o we_o so_o that_o with_o all_o earnestness_n we_o may_v seek_v to_o advance_v it_o let_v we_o not_o esteem_v of_o our_o own_o life_n in_o regard_n of_o thy_o glory_n know_v that_o such_o as_o honour_n and_o glorify_v thou_o thou_o will_v honour_v they_o give_v we_o sincerity_n that_o in_o all_o thing_n we_o may_v stand_v before_o thou_o and_o be_v upright_o cast_v we_o down_o with_o true_a humility_n that_o in_o jesus_n christ_n thou_o may_v lift_v we_o up_o make_v we_o poor_a in_o spirit_n that_o thou_o may_v enrich_v we_o with_o the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n temper_v we_o with_o patience_n in_o adversity_n whatsoever_o thy_o holy_a hand_n shall_v at_o any_o time_n lie_v upon_o us._n teach_v we_o to_o be_v meek_a and_o gentle_a according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n that_o we_o may_v find_v rest_n unto_o our_o soul_n make_v we_o temperate_a &_o sober_a in_o the_o use_n of_o thy_o good_a creature_n holy_a as_o thou_o be_v holy_a heavenly_a as_o our_o hope_n be_v in_o heaven_n innocent_a and_o harmless_a in_o the_o midst_n of_o this_o crooked_a generation_n and_o fruitful_a in_o all_o good_a work_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o name_n expel_v and_o drive_v out_o of_o we_o whatsoever_o be_v a_o enemy_n to_o thy_o save_a grace_n blindness_n and_o ignorance_n infidelity_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n hatred_n and_o envy_n cool_a and_o lukewarm_a affection_n hypocrisy_n and_o dissimulation_n pride_n and_o ambition_n impatience_n and_o discontent_n harshness_n and_o intemperance_n profaneness_n and_o worldliness_n deceit_n and_o oppression_n with_o all_o other_o curse_a fruit_n of_o the_o wicked_a flesh_n which_o hinder_v we_o that_o we_o can_v do_v those_o thing_n which_o we_o will_v and_o as_o a_o violent_a stream_n carry_v we_o captive_a to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n unto_o this_o we_o be_v altogether_o unable_a of_o ourselves_o we_o know_v not_o what_o to_o do_v but_o our_o eye_n be_v towards_o thou_o let_v the_o eye_n of_o thy_o compassion_n be_v therefore_o open_v unto_o we_o behold_v our_o weakness_n and_o put_v to_o thy_o help_a hand_n to_o support_v we_o draw_v we_o and_o so_o shall_v we_o come_v unto_o thou_o sanctify_v all_o mean_n for_o our_o help_n &_o furtherance_n thy_o word_n sacrament_n prayer_n meditation_n conference_n and_o the_o like_a especial_o let_v thy_o love_n renew_v upon_o we_o this_o day_n stir_v we_o up_o to_o such_o a_o answerable_a measure_n of_o true_a thankfulness_n as_o that_o hereby_o we_o may_v be_v whet_v and_o have_v such_o a_o new_a edge_n set_v upon_o our_o desire_n as_o that_o we_o may_v go_v through_o all_o hindrance_n and_o with_o all_o readiness_n perform_v our_o duty_n unto_o thou_o and_o forasmuch_o as_o the_o night_n now_o approach_v wherein_o we_o be_v to_o enter_v into_o our_o bed_n as_o into_o our_o grave_n and_o there_o be_v no_o power_n in_o we_o to_o rise_v any_o more_o or_o to_o save_v we_o from_o death_n and_o destruction_n o_o bless_a god_n be_v thou_o our_o protector_n and_o saviour_n bestow_v such_o a_o competent_a measure_n of_o refresh_v by_o quiet_a sleep_n upon_o we_o and_o so_o safeguard_n and_o defend_v we_o as_o that_o be_v preserve_v safe_a by_o thy_o providence_n and_o comfort_v by_o thy_o blessing_n we_o may_v rise_v to_o morrow_n more_o able_a and_o willing_a to_o serve_v thou_o in_o our_o vocation_n and_o these_o grace_n we_o crave_v as_o for_o ourselves_o so_o for_o thy_o whole_a church_n and_o for_o every_o part_n and_o member_n thereof_o especial_o for_o these_o church_n under_o the_o government_n of_o our_o king_n majesty_n for_o his_o royal_a person_n and_o for_o all_o estate_n and_o degree_n under_o he_o lord_n look_v not_o upon_o the_o cry_a sin_n of_o these_o miserable_a time_n bring_v we_o speedy_o home_o unto_o thou_o by_o true_a repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n and_o for_o thy_o own_o glory_n sake_n still_o let_v the_o true_a religion_n flourish_v among_o we_o &_o confound_v all_o plot_n and_o device_n to_o the_o contrary_n be_v pitiful_a to_o all_o our_o afflict_a brethren_n be_v merciful_a to_o all_o our_o kindred_n and_o more_o special_a acquaintance_n knit_v we_o all_o together_o by_o the_o firm_a band_n of_o the_o christian_a faith_n till_o be_v thus_o couple_v together_o we_o grow_v up_o to_o a_o perfect_a temple_n in_o the_o lord_n and_o that_o only_a for_o the_o merit_n of_o jesus_n thy_o dear_o belove_a son_n and_o our_o infinite_o love_a saviour_n and_o redeemer_n amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o sabbath_n before_o public_a meeting_n o_o eternal_a god_n who_o have_v command_v a_o double_a sacrifice_n to_o be_v offer_v every_o morning_n and_o evening_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n day_n we_o thy_o unworthy_a servant_n here_o humble_v in_o thy_o presence_n in_o obedience_n to_o thy_o commandment_n according_a to_o our_o bind_a duty_n desire_v to_o offer_v this_o double_a sacrifice_n of_o prayer_n in_o thy_o house_n the_o house_n of_o prayer_n and_o we_o account_v it_o no_o small_a part_n of_o our_o happiness_n that_o we_o may_v thus_o free_o thus_o often_o come_v into_o thy_o holy_a presence_n for_o in_o thy_o presence_n be_v fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o pleasure_n for_o evermore_o bless_a be_v thy_o name_n o_o lord_n that_o we_o be_v yet_o continue_v in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_v and_o that_o with_o our_o life_n we_o have_v spiritual_a light_n without_o which_o our_o life_n be_v more_o terrible_a than_o death_n and_o that_o when_o we_o have_v abuse_v and_o walk_v unworthy_a of_o the_o light_n love_a darkness_n and_o live_v therein_o this_o glorious_a light_n be_v still_o continue_v to_o enlighten_v our_o darkness_n and_o to_o guide_v our_o foot_n in_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n good_a lord_n sanctify_v we_o and_o dispose_v we_o now_o aright_o see_v by_o thy_o providence_n we_o be_v this_o day_n to_o assemble_v and_o meet_v together_o in_o thy_o house_n that_o the_o beam_n of_o this_o light_n may_v shine_v among_o us._n forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n purge_v and_o wash_v we_o with_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n that_o even_o as_o the_o israelite_n be_v wash_v and_o sanctify_v see_v thy_o glory_n upon_o the_o mount_n so_o we_o may_v be_v fit_a to_o come_v into_o the_o same_o presence_n of_o glory_n dispel_v in_o we_o the_o thick_a cloud_n of_o natural_a dulness_n that_o overspread_v the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n so_o that_o the_o light_n though_o most_o clear_a can_v break_v forth_o unto_o we_o remove_v that_o hardness_n of_o heart_n which_o make_v we_o insensible_a and_o without_o feeling_n either_o of_o thy_o most_o grievous_a threaten_n or_o of_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n suppress_v in_o we_o all_o inordinate_a affection_n of_o anger_n malice_n hatred_n and_o envy_n empty_a we_o of_o pride_n worldliness_n vanity_n and_o profaneness_n that_o as_o new_a bear_v babe_n we_o may_v desire_v the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o thy_o word_n to_o grow_v thereby_o put_v into_o we_o due_a consideration_n that_o we_o may_v take_v heed_n to_o our_o foot_n when_o we_o enter_v into_o thy_o house_n and_o not_o offer_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o fool_n thus_o dispose_v we_o o_o lord_n to_o thy_o public_a service_n and_o because_o a_o little_a leaven_n leaven_v the_o whole_a lump_n thy_o sabbath_n be_v defile_v by_o vanity_n and_o worldly_a employment_n even_o when_o we_o be_v go_v from_o thy_o house_n merciful_a father_n restrain_v we_o here-from_a help_v we_o to_o consecrate_v this_o day_n as_o glorious_a unto_o thou_o and_o to_o be_v sober_a in_o eat_v and_o drink_v holy_a in_o conference_n and_o talk_v heavenly_a in_o meditation_n seek_v in_o all_o thing_n the_o best_a edification_n of_o ourselves_o and_o other_o open_v our_o hand_n to_o the_o necessity_n of_o our_o poor_a brethren_n and_o our_o heart_n to_o have_v compassion_n upon_o such_o as_o suffer_v and_o be_v in_o misery_n that_o in_o all_o we_o may_v be_v to_o the_o praise_n of_o thy_o name_n keep_v a_o most_o holy_a rest_n and_o in_o thy_o good_a time_n come_v to_o rest_n with_o
thou_o in_o thy_o holy_a mountain_n when_o every_o day_n shall_v be_v a_o sabbath_n and_o time_n of_o unspeakable_a delight_n unto_o we_o for_o ever_o and_o ever_o through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o sabbath_n after_o public_a meet_v most_o gracious_a god_n the_o fountain_n of_o all_o goodness_n we_o desire_v with_o thankful_a heart_n to_o acknowledge_v that_o as_o at_o all_o time_n so_o especial_o this_o day_n even_o stream_n of_o thy_o grace_n have_v flow_v unto_o we_o to_o refresh_v we_o when_o we_o be_v dry_a thou_o have_v lead_v we_o to_o thy_o house_n thou_o have_v set_v thy_o door_n open_a unto_o we_o thou_o have_v hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n make_v for_o ourselves_o and_o for_o the_o rest_n of_o thy_o church_n militant_a upon_o earth_n suffer_v they_o not_o o_o lord_n to_o return_v empty_a unto_o we_o though_o come_v from_o pollute_a lip_n and_o heart_n full_a of_o many_o imperfection_n receive_v they_o as_o sweeten_v with_o the_o precious_a incense_n of_o thy_o son_n our_o saviour_n passion_n and_o perpetual_a intercession_n thou_o have_v feed_v we_o there_o with_o manna_n from_o heaven_n by_o the_o ministry_n of_o thy_o holy_a word_n thou_o have_v vouchsafe_v thy_o presence_n unto_o we_o fill_v we_o with_o joy_n &_o gladness_n thou_o have_v give_v we_o to_o believe_v to_o abhor_v sin_n and_o embrace_v thy_o grace_n though_o we_o be_v ashamed_a of_o our_o inconstancy_n and_o too_o little_o profit_v in_o regard_n of_o the_o mean_n of_o so_o long_a a_o time_n o_o lord_n suffer_v not_o this_o to_o be_v as_o a_o untimely_a birth_n in_o we_o or_o as_o the_o grass_n upon_o the_o house_n top_n that_o never_o come_v to_o perfection_n but_o work_n in_o we_o constancy_n and_o perseverance_n that_o where_o any_o grace_n be_v begin_v it_o may_v be_v continue_v and_o perfect_v in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o where_o it_o be_v not_o begin_v it_o may_v be_v in_o thy_o good_a time_n open_v our_o eye_n still_o more_o and_o more_o to_o see_v those_o thing_n that_o concern_v the_o peace_n and_o welfare_n of_o our_o soul_n that_o we_o may_v folfow_v after_o they_o give_v we_o grace_n to_o consider_v the_o vanity_n of_o this_o world_n and_o of_o all_o worldly_a thing_n and_o that_o the_o whole_a duty_n of_o man_n be_v to_o fear_n god_n and_o to_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o incline_v our_o heart_n unto_o these_o and_o not_o unto_o covetousness_n let_v we_o not_o be_v forgetful_a hearer_n of_o thy_o word_n but_o careful_a doer_n of_o thy_o will_n let_v thy_o word_n dwell_v plenteous_o in_o we_o that_o as_o the_o sceptre_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n it_o may_v sway_v we_o as_o immortal_a seed_n it_o may_v fructify_v in_o we_o as_o a_o sword_n it_o may_v cut_v up_o sin_n and_o as_o a_o pillar_n of_o fire_n it_o may_v guide_v we_o in_o the_o night_n of_o this_o world_n till_o we_o come_v to_o the_o heavenly_a canaan_n forgive_v the_o infirmity_n of_o this_o day_n our_o irreverence_n in_o thy_o worship_n our_o vanity_n worldliness_n and_o neglect_v of_o so_o precious_a time_n let_v not_o these_o thing_n hinder_v but_o that_o thy_o word_n may_v become_v the_o sweet_a savour_n of_o life_n unto_o we_o but_o that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v hereby_o fruitful_a in_o all_o good_a work_n to_o the_o honour_n of_o thy_o most_o bless_a name_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o only_a mediator_n and_o advocate_n amen_n a_o prayer_n to_o be_v use_v in_o the_o time_n of_o sickness_n most_o gracious_a god_n who_o only_o smite_v and_o be_v able_a to_o heal_v again_o break_v and_o be_v able_a to_o bind_v up_o again_o behold_v with_o the_o eye_n of_o compassion_n i_o thy_o poor_a servant_n just_o break_v &_o smite_v with_o thy_o rod_n for_o my_o transgression_n behold_v i_o say_v how_o i_o lie_v at_o the_o gate_n of_o thy_o mercy_n wait_v till_o thy_o charitable_a hand_n be_v stretch_v out_o to_o help_v and_o comfort_v i_o i_o be_o a_o wretched_a sinner_n i_o confess_v o_o lord_n and_o whatsoever_o punishment_n thou_o do_v inflict_v upon_o i_o i_o deserve_v ten_o thousand_o time_n more_o at_o thy_o revenge_a hand_n if_o thou_o shall_v enter_v into_o judgement_n with_o i_o in_o my_o prosperity_n i_o have_v wax_v wanton_a like_o a_o full_a feed_v heifer_n lift_v up_o my_o heel_n against_o thou_o i_o have_v give_v my_o strength_n unto_o sin_n and_o not_o unto_o thy_o service_n and_o although_o thy_o word_n have_v be_v sound_v in_o my_o ear_n threaten_v heavy_a punishment_n for_o my_o sin_n yet_o i_o flatter_v myself_o in_o my_o heart_n say_v i_o shall_v never_o be_v move_v but_o have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o most_o merciful_a father_n for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n remember_v not_o these_o my_o abusing_n of_o thy_o mercy_n against_o i_o but_o let_v there_o be_v a_o heal_n of_o my_o transgression_n and_o sin_n open_v my_o eye_n to_o see_v how_o great_o i_o have_v offend_v in_o omit_v duty_n command_v in_o commit_v evil_n forbid_v against_o thou_o and_o against_o my_o brethren_n that_o all_o my_o sorrow_n may_v be_v turn_v into_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n that_o the_o issue_n hereof_o may_v be_v repentance_n unto_o salvation_n never_o to_o be_v repent_v of_o and_o good_a father_n be_v please_v upon_o my_o unfeigned_a humiliation_n and_o turn_v unto_o thou_o in_o mercy_n to_o turn_v unto_o i_o again_o speak_v peace_n unto_o my_o mourn_a soul_n say_v by_o thy_o spirit_n that_o i_o shall_v be_v comfort_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o misery_n sin_n be_v remoove_v out_o of_o thy_o sight_n let_v my_o punishment_n be_v remove_v also_o remember_v my_o frailty_n o_o lord_n how_o that_o my_o strength_n be_v not_o the_o strength_n of_o stone_n or_o of_o iron_n that_o i_o be_v not_o tempt_v beyond_o that_o i_o shall_v be_v enable_v to_o bear_v temper_v my_o bitter_a cup_n with_o such_o faith_n patience_n and_o wisdom_n as_o that_o i_o may_v wise_o patient_o and_o with_o due_a submission_n drink_v of_o the_o same_o to_o thy_o glory_n i_o own_o comfort_n and_o the_o good_a example_n of_o other_o when_o i_o be_o weak_a be_v thou_o strong_a by_o thy_o grace_n in_o i_o and_o let_v my_o prayer_n in_o the_o name_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n prevail_v as_o the_o wrestle_n of_o jacob_n for_o a_o blessing_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o these_o grievous_a trouble_n set_a the_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o saint_n before_o my_o eye_n always_o that_o i_o may_v the_o better_o bear_v these_o momentany_a affliction_n which_o be_v not_o to_o be_v compare_v unto_o that_o inestimable_a joy_n make_v i_o steadfast_o to_o behold_v the_o lord_n jesus_n heavy_a unto_o the_o death_n wound_v bleed_a and_o die_v a_o accurse_a death_n when_o he_o be_v altogether_o without_o fault_n or_o blame_n that_o i_o may_v not_o be_v despair_o cast_v down_o see_v that_o i_o suffer_v just_o for_o my_o sin_n give_v i_o a_o due_a consideration_n of_o thy_o wonderful_a love_n manifest_v in_o affliction_n to_o thy_o child_n that_o i_o may_v rejoice_v in_o tribulation_n see_v that_o i_o be_o punish_v in_o this_o world_n for_o my_o amendment_n that_o i_o may_v escape_v the_o intolerable_a judgement_n of_o the_o world_n to_o come_v turn_v my_o eye_n downward_o to_o see_v how_o thy_o holy_a servant_n job_n david_n and_o daniel_n with_o infinite_a other_o have_v more_o deep_o taste_v of_o this_o cup_n of_o adversity_n that_o i_o may_v not_o grieve_v to_o be_v sort_v with_o they_o who_o be_v now_o in_o paradise_n with_o these_o &_o the_o like_a heavenly_a meditation_n so_o fill_v my_o mind_n o_o lord_n that_o i_o may_v bear_v my_o infirmity_n and_o defer_v not_o but_o make_v haste_n to_o work_v my_o deliverance_n according_a to_o thy_o promise_n to_o those_o that_o trust_v in_o thou_o i_o believe_v o_o lord_n help_v my_o unbelief_n let_v it_o not_o hinder_v the_o work_n of_o this_o gracious_a work_n the_o free_v i_o out_o of_o this_o grief_n and_o misery_n once_o again_o let_v i_o have_v some_o respite_n from_o my_o pain_n that_o i_o may_v praise_v thou_o in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n &_o if_o through_o thy_o mercy_n i_o shall_v be_v restore_v to_o health_n and_o strength_n so_o sanctify_v this_o affliction_n as_o that_o i_o may_v say_v it_o be_v good_a for_o i_o that_o i_o have_v be_v afflict_v for_o that_o i_o be_o hereby_o teach_v to_o keep_v thy_o commandment_n and_o here_o i_o do_v promise_n and_o vow_v myself_o o_o god_n unto_o thou_o if_o thou_o shall_v vouchsafe_v this_o mercy_n a_o perpetual_a sacrifice_n in_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o serve_v thou_o in_o new_a obedience_n for_o all_o time_n to_o come_v if_o in_o thy_o divine_a counsel_n thou_o have_v determine_v this_o to_o be_v the_o end_n of_o my_o frail_a life_n here_o o_o lord_n into_o thy_o hand_n i_o commend_v my_o spirit_n preserve_v i_o to_o thy_o kingdom_n to_o the_o very_a last_o gasp_n let_v not_o satan_n come_v near_o unto_o i_o set_v a_o guard_n of_o thy_o holy_a angel_n about_o i_o and_o so_o assist_v i_o with_o thy_o grace_n that_o both_o in_o life_n and_o in_o death_n unto_o the_o end_n and_o in_o the_o end_n i_o may_v glorify_v thou_o that_o my_o trouble_n in_o my_o bed_n of_o sickness_n may_v end_v in_o perpetual_a rest_n in_o abraham_n bosom_n and_o my_o grievous_a pang_n in_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o heavenly_a sing_n to_o thou_o o_o king_n and_o to_o the_o lamb_n that_o sit_v upon_o the_o throne_n who_o with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n ever_o live_v and_o reign_v one_o god_fw-we world_n without_o end_n amen_n grace_n before_o meat_n o_o lord_n bless_v unto_o our_o use_n thy_o creature_n at_o this_o time_n provide_v for_o our_o sustenance_n that_o be_v preserve_v hereby_o and_o comfort_v we_o may_v do_v thou_o more_o laudable_a service_n unto_o thy_o glory_n who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o good_a unto_o we_o through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o or_o this_o o_o god_n who_o have_v just_o curse_v the_o earth_n and_o all_o thing_n therein_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o man_n pardon_v our_o sin_n turn_v away_o thy_o curse_n and_o vouchsafe_v thy_o blessing_n upon_o these_o thy_o gift_n which_o we_o be_v now_o to_o receive_v that_o we_o use_v they_o with_o temperance_n and_o thankfulness_n may_v obtain_v by_o they_o refresh_v and_o be_v enable_v by_o they_o to_o thy_o service_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o grace_n after_o meat_n continual_a praise_n be_v unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n who_o do_v continual_o provide_v so_o gracious_o for_o the_o feed_n of_o our_o feeble_a body_n lead_v we_o hereby_o to_o a_o taste_n of_o our_o spiritual_a food_n so_o that_o by_o the_o help_n of_o both_o we_o may_v grow_v up_o in_o thy_o service_n both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n till_o at_o the_o last_o we_o attain_v thy_o heavenly_a kingdom_n and_o be_v for_o ever_o glorify_v both_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n through_o christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o or_o this_o merciful_a father_n who_o never_o cease_v to_o do_v good_a unto_o we_o though_o we_o never_o cease_v offend_v thou_o and_o now_o more_o especial_o have_v renew_v thy_o bounty_n in_o feed_v we_o with_o thy_o blessing_n let_v not_o the_o common_a fruition_n of_o thy_o benefit_n make_v we_o common_o or_o light_o to_o esteem_v of_o they_o neither_o when_o we_o be_v feed_v let_v we_o wax_v wanton_a against_o thou_o abuse_v our_o strength_n to_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n but_o let_v thy_o perseverance_n in_o goodness_n work_n in_o we_o perseverance_n in_o all_o dutiful_a obedience_n to_o our_o life_n end_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_n finis_fw-la
35_o quest_n do_v sin_n deserve_v so_o ill_o that_o we_o can_v not_o by_o other_o satisfactory_a mean_n be_v deliver_v heerefrom_o but_o by_o the_o death_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n answ_n yes_o it_o deserve_v the_o infinite_a curse_n of_o the_o law_n that_o be_v all_o judgement_n in_o this_o world_n and_o everlasting_a damnation_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v 35_o quest_n if_o he_o must_v needs_o be_v make_v fit_a to_o bear_v the_o curse_n why_o do_v he_o not_o to_o this_o â—nd_n take_v unto_o he_o some_o other_o nature_n more_o excellent_a answ_n man_n only_o have_v sin_v it_o be_v most_o agreeable_a to_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n to_o receive_v the_o payment_n of_o the_o debt_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o same_o nature_n of_o sin_n which_o commit_v it_o 36_o quest_n how_o come_v it_o to_o be_v thus_o with_o we_o man_n be_v we_o create_v sinner_n answ_n no_o god_n at_o the_o first_o make_v man_n righteous_a but_o by_o yield_v to_o the_o devil_n temptation_n he_o make_v himself_o a_o sinner_n 37_o quest_n wherein_o do_v man_n yield_v to_o the_o temptation_n of_o the_o devil_n answ_n in_o eat_v of_o the_o forbid_a fruit_n and_o not_o content_v himself_o with_o all_o other_o fruit_n of_o which_o the_o lord_n have_v allow_v he_o to_o eat_v 37_o quest_n be_v god_n so_o angry_a that_o he_o will_v curse_v man_n for_o eat_v a_o apple_n or_o fig_n or_o such_o like_a answ_n that_o be_v not_o the_o matter_n of_o god_n anger_n but_o his_o unthankfulness_n pride_n disobedience_n and_o credit_v rather_o the_o devil_n then_o god_n 37_o quest_n but_o though_o one_o man_n do_v thus_o yet_o all_o do_v not_o be_v we_o all_o then_o sinner_n and_o under_o the_o curse_n answ_n we_o be_v all_o in_o his_o loin_n and_o so_o whatsoeuâ—r_v he_o do_v and_o what_o estate_n he_o fall_v into_o it_o be_v common_a to_o we_o all_o 38_o quest_n it_o seem_v then_o that_o we_o be_v sinner_n so_o soon_o as_o we_o be_v bear_v before_o that_o we_o have_v actual_o do_v either_o good_a or_o evil_n answ_n yes_o very_o the_o child_n that_o be_v but_o new_a bear_v yea_o but_o conceive_v and_o live_v in_o his_o mother_n womb_n be_v a_o sinner_n and_o need_v god_n grace_n 39_o quest_n i_o perceive_v then_o that_o we_o be_v all_o in_o a_o miserable_a estate_n by_o nature_n but_o you_o tell_v i_o of_o jesus_n christ_n that_o he_o be_v humble_v for_o we_o wherein_o stand_v this_o his_o humiliation_n and_o in_o which_o word_n be_v it_o set_v forth_o answ_n it_o be_v set_v forth_o in_o these_o word_n and_o in_o jesus_n christ_n his_o only_a son_n our_o lord_n which_o be_v conceive_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n bear_v of_o the_o virgin_n marie_n suffer_v under_o pontius_n pilate_n be_v crucify_v dead_a and_o bury_v and_o of_o this_o his_o humiliation_n there_o be_v three_o degree_n 39_o quest_n which_o be_v the_o first_o degree_n and_o in_o which_o word_n answ_n first_o his_o incarnation_n set_v forth_o in_o these_o word_n which_o be_v conceive_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n bear_v of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n 40_o quest_n which_o be_v the_o second_o degree_n and_o in_o which_o word_n answ_n he_o suffer_v the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n for_o my_o sin_n set_v forth_o in_o these_o word_n he_o suffer_v under_o pontius_n pilate_n be_v crucify_v dead_a and_o bury_v 48_o quest_n which_o be_v the_o three_o degree_n of_o his_o humiliation_n and_o in_o which_o word_n answ_n he_o descend_v into_o hell_n that_o i_o may_v be_v deliver_v from_o hell_n and_o everlasting_a death_n in_o these_o word_n he_o descend_v into_o hell_n 58_o quest_n be_v this_o all_o the_o humiliation_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n for_o our_o redemption_n do_v he_o no_o way_n else_o abase_v himself_o for_o we_o answ_n yes_o he_o become_v obedient_a to_o the_o law_n also_o that_o by_o his_o obedience_n and_o righteousness_n we_o may_v stand_v perfect_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n 64_o quest_n in_o which_o word_n be_v his_o exaltation_n set_v down_o and_o how_o many_o be_v the_o degree_n hereof_o answ_n in_o these_o word_n the_o three_o day_n he_o arise_v again_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o ascend_v up_o into_o heaven_n there_o he_o sit_v on_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n the_o father_n almighty_a from_o thence_o he_o shall_v come_v to_o judge_v the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a and_o of_o this_o be_v four_o degree_n also_o 67_o quest_n which_o be_v the_o first_o and_o in_o which_o word_n answ_n first_o he_o arise_v again_o from_o death_n to_o life_n 68_o quest_n which_o be_v the_o second_o answ_n and_o he_o ascend_v up_o into_o heaven_n in_o these_o word_n the_o three_o day_n he_o arise_v etc._n etc._n 68_o quest_n which_o be_v the_o three_o and_o in_o which_o word_n answ_n three_o he_o have_v all_o honour_n power_n and_o authority_n in_o heaven_n and_o in_o earth_n together_o with_o god_n the_o father_n in_o these_o word_n he_o sit_v on_o the_o right_a hand_n etc._n etc._n 79_o quest_n which_o be_v the_o four_o degree_n and_o in_o which_o word_n answ_n four_o he_o shall_v come_v from_o heaven_n at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n to_o judge_v all_o that_o shall_v then_o be_v find_v live_v and_o all_o that_o have_v die_v since_o the_o world_n begin_v in_o these_o word_n from_o thence_o he_o shall_v come_v etc._n etc._n 84_o quest_n what_o learn_v we_o to_o believe_v concern_v god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o in_o which_o word_n answ_n that_o he_o be_v god_n equal_a with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n and_o the_o sanctifier_n of_o all_o the_o elect_a people_n of_o god_n in_o these_o word_n i_o believe_v in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 91_o quest_n which_o be_v the_o second_o part_n of_o your_o article_n of_o faith_n concern_v the_o church_n of_o god_n answ_n i_o believe_v the_o holy_a catholic_a church_n the_o communion_n of_o saint_n etc._n etc._n 98_o quest_n what_o learn_v you_o to_o believe_v here_o concern_v god_n church_n answ_n four_o thing_n 98_o quest_n which_o be_v the_o first_o answ_n first_o i_o learn_v to_o believe_v that_o god_n have_v a_o church_n consist_v of_o a_o certain_a number_n of_o true_a believer_n of_o who_o some_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o some_o be_v upon_o earth_n and_o that_o i_o myself_o be_o a_o member_n of_o the_o same_o 98_o quest_n which_o be_v the_o second_o answ_n i_o learn_v to_o believe_v that_o god_n church_n be_v holy_a that_o be_v sanctify_v and_o wash_v by_o water_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o such_o as_o daily_o grow_v in_o holiness_n until_o at_o the_o last_o it_o come_v to_o be_v present_v before_o god_n without_o spot_n or_o wrinkle_n of_o sin_n 118_o quest_n which_o be_v the_o three_o answ_n i_o learn_v to_o believe_v that_o god_n church_n be_v catholic_n consist_v of_o person_n of_o all_o sort_n scatter_v all_o over_o the_o world_n and_o of_o all_o time_n and_o age_n 127_o quest_n how_o may_v a_o man_n certain_o know_v where_o this_o church_n of_o god_n be_v answ_n by_o these_o two_o special_a mark_n holiness_n teach_v and_o profess_v and_o antiquity_n when_o they_o go_v together_o 138_o quest_n be_v not_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n then_o the_o â—â—ue_a church_n of_o god_n see_v it_o exceed_v in_o holiness_n and_o be_v most_o ancient_a answ_n no_o it_o be_v a_o true_a church_n indeed_o in_o the_o apostle_n time_n and_o many_o year_n after_o but_o now_o it_o be_v neither_o holy_a for_o great_a uncleanness_n be_v there_o maintain_v nor_o ancient_a for_o the_o ancient_a for_o the_o ancient_a religion_n be_v deface_v with_o gross_a error_n and_o superstition_n 138_o quest_n where_o then_o may_v we_o find_v the_o true_a church_n answ_n in_o england_n and_o in_o all_o other_o place_n where_o these_o corruption_n be_v do_v away_o and_o religion_n be_v restore_v to_o the_o first_o purity_n 138_o quest_n how_o can_v this_o be_v see_v the_o religion_n here_o profess_v be_v but_o as_o it_o be_v of_o yesterday_o and_o never_o hear_v of_o before_o luther_n and_o caluin_n answ_n this_o be_v a_o mere_a slander_n for_o there_o be_v never_o any_o age_n since_o the_o apostle_n wherein_o there_o have_v not_o be_v some_o stand_n to_o the_o maintenance_n hereof_o against_o romish_a corruption_n 138_o quest_n how_o happen_v it_o then_o that_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n still_o ever_o prevail_v and_o be_v general_o account_v for_o christ_n true_a church_n and_o those_o oppugner_n be_v never_o of_o any_o esteem_n answ_n by_o the_o greatness_n and_o tyranny_n of_o the_o roman_a bishop_n who_o chief_a care_n have_v be_v most_o ever_o since_o constantine_n time_n to_o magnify_v their_o own_o church_n and_o themselves_o and_o to_o suppress_v their_o adversary_n 138_o quest_n but_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o the_o roman_a church_n have_v be_v once_o a_o true_a church_n