the_o earth_n and_o of_o the_o nation_n bring_v their_o glory_n to_o the_o lamb_n rev._n 21.24_o 26._o and_o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n rev._n 17.14_o &_o 19.6_o and_o as_o among_o the_o jew_n so_o all_o the_o world_n over_o those_o that_o receive_v not_o the_o command_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o doctrine_n of_o purity_n and_o perseverance_n be_v signal_o destroy_v and_o they_o that_o do_v be_v preserve_v as_o a_o peculiar_a people_n unto_o he_o to_o live_v and_o continue_v in_o his_o obedience_n §_o 13._o and_o this_o great_a success_n on_o both_o side_n among_o jew_n and_o gentile_n over_o all_o the_o world_n part_n of_o it_o historical_o true_a at_o the_o compile_n of_o these_o article_n and_o part_n of_o it_o prophetical_o true_a then_o and_o fulfil_v afterward_o the_o subdue_a they_o either_o by_o the_o word_n of_o his_o mouth_n the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n or_o by_o the_o word_n of_o his_o power_n the_o destruction_n which_o he_o send_v among_o they_o be_v a_o most_o 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creed_n in_o general_a and_o first_o of_o the_o apostle_n creed_n §_o 1._o the_o method_n now_o lead_v from_o the_o more_o compendious_a to_o the_o large_a and_o full_a view_n of_o this_o foundation_n as_o it_o be_v set_v down_o in_o the_o creed_n of_o the_o church_n and_o first_o in_o that_o which_o be_v call_v symbolum_fw-la apostolicum_fw-la creed_n the_o apostolic_a badge_n or_o mark_n a_o tessera_fw-la or_o token_n of_o the_o apostle_n have_v plant_v the_o faith_n in_o any_o church_n the_o know_a summarie_n of_o that_o belief_n which_o have_v be_v receive_v from_o the_o apostle_n apostle_n §_o 2._o for_o although_o in_o their_o epistle_n which_o be_v all_o write_v to_o they_o which_o be_v christian_n already_o there_o be_v not_o to_o be_v expect_v any_o complete_a catalogue_n of_o those_o article_n which_o they_o have_v every_o where_o teach_v because_o they_o be_v suppose_v by_o they_o to_o be_v sufficient_o know_v and_o may_v brief_o be_v refer_v to_o as_o such_o without_o any_o 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etc._n after_o we_o shall_v have_v receive_v the_o foundation_n of_o faith_n i._n e._n the_o faith_n of_o christ_n as_o the_o foundation_n we_o build_v upon_o it_o every_o one_o good_a action_n of_o all_o sort_n and_o degree_n as_o he_o there_o specify_v make_v the_o christian_a action_n of_o life_n to_o be_v the_o superstructure_n to_o which_o this_o foundation_n refer_v and_o in_o relation_n to_o which_o it_o be_v call_v a_o foundation_n so_o theophylact_v on_o heb._n 6.1_o make_v the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d their_o be_v instruct_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o deal_v only_o in_o the_o beginning_n the_o element_n the_o first_o and_o most_o imperfect_a rudiment_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d such_o as_o novice_n beginner_n they_o that_o be_v but_o now_o upon_o their_o entrance_n be_v wont_a to_o be_v conversant_a in_o whereas_o the_o
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〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o of_o all_o thing_n visible_a and_o invisible_a be_v upon_o prudent_a deliberation_n and_o consider_v interpose_a the_o first_o of_o they_o on_o occasion_n of_o the_o arian_n in_o one_o respect_n and_o both_o of_o they_o in_o another_o respect_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o gnostick_n and_o valentinian_n and_o such_o like_a follow_a heretic_n who_o heathen_a and_o poetical_a theology_n take_v from_o hesiod_n and_o orpheus_n and_o philistion_n have_v render_v they_o necessary_a for_o that_o those_o heretic_n god_n begin_v with_o their_o simon_n and_o helena_n have_v introduce_v a_o plurality_n of_o god_n and_o so_o make_v the_o profession_n of_o the_o unity_n part_n of_o the_o symbolum_fw-la that_o shall_v discriminate_a the_o orthodox_n from_o they_o and_o affirm_v that_o their_o aeones_n or_o angel_n be_v beget_v by_o helena_n simon_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d invisible_a first_o cogitation_n and_o that_o the_o world_n be_v create_v by_o they_o and_o that_o the_o 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have_v think_v meet_a to_o erect_v that_o additional_a bulwark_n against_o heretic_n the_o reject_v or_o deny_v the_o truth_n of_o those_o their_o addition_n may_v just_o be_v deem_v a_o interpretative_a side_v with_o those_o ancient_a or_o a_o desire_n to_o introduce_v some_o new_a heresy_n and_o though_o good_a life_n may_v have_v be_v found_v without_o those_o addition_n if_o on_o such_o occasion_n they_o have_v never_o be_v make_v yet_o the_o pride_n or_o singularity_n or_o heretical_a design_n of_o oppose_v or_o question_v they_o now_o they_o be_v frame_v be_v themselves_o unreconcilable_a with_o christian_a charity_n and_o humility_n be_v destructive_a of_o the_o fabric_n direct_o and_o interpretative_o of_o the_o very_a foundation_n and_o be_v therefore_o just_o deem_v criminous_a and_o liable_a to_o censure_n in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n etc._n §_o 5._o so_o likewise_o the_o oneness_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n as_o before_o
christ_n that_o pardon_n of_o sin_n and_o sufficience_n of_o strength_n and_o grace_n which_o be_v purchase_v by_o his_o death_n and_o typify_v and_o consign_v to_o we_o by_o the_o sacramental_a element_n so_o it_o be_v again_o the_o rid_v we_o of_o all_o our_o discourage_a fear_n and_o the_o animate_v and_o oblige_v of_o we_o to_o make_v use_n of_o that_o grace_n which_o will_v carry_v we_o if_o we_o do_v not_o wilful_o betray_v our_o succour_n victorious_o through_o all_o difficulty_n four_o §_o 20._o 4_o as_o it_o be_v a_o federal_a rite_n betwixt_o god_n and_o we_o as_o eat_v and_o drink_v both_o among_o the_o jew_n and_o heathen_n be_v wont_a to_o be_v so_o it_o be_v on_o our_o part_n the_o solemn_a undertake_n of_o the_o condition_n require_v of_o we_o to_o make_v we_o capable_a of_o the_o benefit_n of_o god_n new_a evangelical_n covenant_n and_o that_o be_v sincere_a performance_n of_o all_o duty_n prescribe_v the_o christian_a by_o christ_n and_o he_o that_o do_v no_o long_o 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vigilance_n may_v very_o reasonable_o be_v allow_v to_o have_v some_o considerable_a virtue_n and_o efficacy_n in_o they_o to_o advance_v that_o work_n for_o which_o christ_n come_v out_o from_o the_o bosom_n of_o his_o father_n to_o superstruct_v the_o practice_n of_o all_o virtue_n where_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n be_v once_o plant_v §_o 23._o after_o these_o four_o which_o be_v thus_o subordinate_a and_o preparative_n the_o one_o to_o the_o other_o the_o late_a still_o bring_v with_o it_o a_o addition_n of_o weight_n to_o the_o former_a two_o more_o there_o be_v which_o be_v several_a from_o and_o yet_o be_v of_o continual_a use_n be_v interweaved_a and_o mix_v with_o every_o of_o these_o and_o have_v their_o distinct_a energy_n proper_a to_o themselves_o when_o they_o be_v in_o conjunction_n with_o the_o former_a or_o add_v to_o they_o they_o must_v needs_o accumulate_v and_o superadde_a a_o considerable_a weight_n unto_o they_o liturgy_n §_o 24._o the_o first_o be_v the_o use_n 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efficacious_a advancer_n of_o all_o christian_a virtue_n of_o piety_n of_o charity_n of_o purity_n over_o the_o world_n of_o the_o two_o former_a direct_o and_o of_o the_o late_a by_o way_n of_o diversion_n the_o frequent_a performance_n of_o such_o office_n obstruct_v and_o seal_v up_o the_o fountain_n of_o impurity_n and_o intercept_n that_o leisure_n which_o be_v necessary_a to_o the_o entertain_v the_o beginning_n of_o it_o §_o 26._o so_o for_o preach_v or_o exhort_v the_o people_n by_o way_n of_o homily_n preach_v it_o appear_v to_o have_v be_v receive_v from_o the_o jewish_a by_o the_o christian_a church_n and_o by_o the_o phrase_n by_o which_o it_o be_v express_v in_o the_o act_n a_o word_n of_o exhortation_n to_o the_o people_n it_o appear_v to_o have_v be_v general_o employ_v in_o reprehension_n of_o vice_n and_o exhortation_n to_o virtuous_a live_n and_o if_o we_o survey_v the_o homily_n of_o the_o ancient_a church_n such_o be_v those_o of_o s._n chrysostome_n most_o eminent_o we_o shall_v discern_v that_o as_o upon_o festival_n day_n the_o subject_n of_o the_o homily_n be_v constant_o the_o business_n of_o the_o day_n the_o clear_v the_o mystery_n the_o incarnation_n of_o christ_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o recommend_v the_o action_n or_o suffering_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o raise_v man_n heart_n to_o acknowledge_v the_o goodness_n of_o god_n in_o set_v up_o such_o exemplary_a pattern_n and_o guide_n before_o we_o so_o upon_o other_o day_n after_o some_o short_a literal_a explication_n of_o some_o place_n of_o scripture_n the_o custom_n be_v not_o to_o raise_v doctrinal_a point_n according_a to_o every_o preacher_n judgement_n or_o fancy_n but_o present_o to_o fall_v off_o to_o exhortation_n to_o temperance_n continence_n patience_n and_o the_o like_a christian_a virtue_n which_o either_o the_o propriety_n of_o the_o text_n or_o the_o want_n and_o sin_n of_o the_o auditory_a or_o the_o time_n suggest_v to_o they_o and_o this_o so_o far_o from_o be_v a_o fault_n in_o their_o method_n of_o preach_v that_o it_o be_v a_o eminent_a exemplary_a piece_n of_o christian_a prudence_n observable_a and_o imitable_a in_o they_o as_o a_o mean_n of_o keep_v false_a or_o unnecessary_a definition_n out_o of_o the_o church_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o increase_n of_o dispute_n and_o contention_n and_o whilst_o they_o they_o do_v so_o be_v not_o to_o the_o edification_n and_o benefit_n but_o to_o the_o destruction_n and_o mischief_n of_o the_o hearer_n §_o 27._o of_o this_o usage_n of_o the_o church_n it_o be_v most_o visible_a if_o it_o be_v but_o by_o the_o ill_a use_n which_o be_v make_v of_o it_o many_o time_n in_o stir_v up_o sedition_n rebellion_n murder_n hatred_n animosity_n calumny_n revile_n of_o superior_n etc._n etc._n in_o disseminate_v of_o heresy_n infuse_v of_o prejudices_fw-la etc._n etc._n what_o advantage_n may_v be_v have_v towards_o the_o advancement_n of_o all_o part_n of_o christian_a life_n by_o a_o due_a performance_n of_o it_o it_o be_v very_o much_o in_o the_o power_n of_o a_o popular_a orator_n to_o represent_v vice_n in_o so_o formidable_a yet_o just_a appearance_n and_o to_o set_v out_o each_o virtue_n in_o so_o amiable_a a_o form_n and_o to_o apply_v this_o so_o particular_o to_o those_o that_o be_v concern_v to_o be_v thus_o wrought_v on_o that_o the_o covetous_a person_n shall_v fly_v from_o and_o scatter_v most_o liberal_o his_o belove_a idol_n wealth_n the_o rageful_a person_n shall_v find_v a_o calm_a the_o lustful_a a_o coldness_n insensible_o infuse_v upon_o his_o breast_n and_o the_o auditor_n fancy_n and_o sensitive_a affection_n be_v call_v in_o to_o join_v with_o his_o reason_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n it_o will_v by_o the_o blessing_n of_o that_o spirit_n be_v in_o the_o power_n of_o meditation_n to_o radicate_v these_o seed_n to_o fix_v this_o transient_a gleam_n of_o light_n and_o warmth_n to_o confirm_v inclination_n and_o resolution_n
of_o good_a receive_v in_o at_o the_o ear_n and_o give_v they_o a_o durable_a consistence_n in_o the_o soul_n sick_n §_o 28._o next_o to_o this_o be_v the_o spiritual_a person_n be_v call_v for_o and_o obey_v the_o summons_n to_o visit_v the_o sick_a jam._n 5.14_o to_o assist_v he_o in_o the_o great_a work_n of_o discuss_v and_o examine_v his_o conscience_n of_o make_v his_o search_n as_o particular_a as_o it_o can_v whether_o it_o be_v any_o sin_n either_o unreformed_a or_o unsufficient_o mortify_v which_o may_v have_v lay_v he_o under_o god_n present_a displeasure_n and_o bring_v that_o disease_n as_o a_o piece_n of_o discipline_n upon_o he_o in_o this_o condition_n the_o rod_n of_o god_n have_v a_o voice_n to_o be_v hear_v and_o he_o who_o office_n it_o be_v in_o public_a to_o explain_v the_o oracle_n of_o god_n for_o the_o use_n of_o the_o church_n and_o to_o apply_v they_o to_o each_o man_n want_n be_v now_o to_o preach_v on_o this_o new_a text_n and_o expound_v to_o the_o sick_a man_n as_o far_o as_o by_o the_o close_a inspection_n he_o can_v judge_v the_o particular_a meaning_n of_o the_o voice_n the_o interpretation_n of_o god_n message_n to_o he_o and_o if_o he_o be_v not_o able_a like_a daniel_n to_o interpret_v nebuchadnezzar_n dream_n or_o belshazzar_n hand-writing_n on_o the_o wall_n which_o be_v the_o work_n of_o a_o prophet_n extraordinary_o inspire_v yet_o he_o may_v without_o the_o spirit_n of_o divination_n discern_v that_o affinity_n and_o dependence_n betwixt_o the_o man_n unreformed_a sin_n and_o god_n hand_n of_o punishment_n which_o may_v be_v sufficient_a ground_n of_o superstruct_v daniel_n exhortation_n of_o break_v off_o his_o sin_n by_o repentance_n and_o show_v mercy_n to_o the_o poor_a by_o humiliation_n sincere_a resolution_n and_o vow_n of_o new_a life_n and_o by_o meet_a fruit_n of_o such_o reformation_n the_o high_a work_n of_o charity_n and_o piety_n that_o the_o patient_a be_v capable_a of_o and_o beside_o that_o this_o method_n may_v receive_v so_o much_o force_n and_o probable_o prove_v successful_a by_o assistance_n of_o those_o impression_n that_o the_o desire_n of_o recover_v the_o former_a health_n may_v have_v upon_o the_o patient_a when_o he_o consider_v the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n which_o ordinary_o introduce_v christ_n corporal_a cure_n and_o prudent_o judge_v how_o improbable_a it_o be_v that_o god_n which_o for_o any_o sin_n commit_v have_v inflict_v this_o disease_n shall_v remove_v it_o before_o reformation_n or_o if_o he_o do_v must_v do_v it_o as_o a_o act_n of_o high_a wrath_n and_o punishment_n beside_o this_o i_o say_v the_o time_n of_o sickness_n or_o any_o other_o affliction_n be_v like_o the_o cool_a of_o the_o day_n to_o adam_n a_o season_n of_o peculiar_a propriety_n for_o the_o voice_n of_o god_n to_o be_v hear_v in_o the_o mouth_n of_o his_o messenger_n and_o so_o may_v by_o the_o assistance_n of_o unite_a prayer_n for_o god_n blessing_n on_o his_o own_o instrument_n be_v improve_v into_o a_o very_a advantageous_a opportunity_n of_o beget_v or_o increase_v spiritual_a life_n in_o the_o soul_n and_o can_v without_o great_a guilt_n of_o unkindness_n and_o treachery_n to_o that_o most_o precious_a part_n be_v neglect_v or_o omit_v by_o we_o conference_n §_o 29._o and_o the_o analogy_n hold_v though_o not_o in_o the_o same_o degree_n yet_o in_o the_o proportion_n to_o every_o other_o season_n or_o person_n who_o be_v under_o the_o power_n of_o any_o unreformed_a sin_n or_o be_v doubtful_a of_o the_o sincerity_n of_o the_o kind_n or_o sufficience_n of_o the_o degree_n of_o his_o change_n and_o be_v not_o so_o fit_a or_o competent_a a_o judge_n of_o his_o own_o estate_n if_o upon_o no_o other_o score_n but_o because_o his_o own_o as_o any_o other_o fellow_n christian_n of_o no_o deep_a judgement_n than_o himself_o or_o as_o the_o spiritual_a person_n who_o office_n it_o be_v to_o watch_v for_o his_o soul_n and_o be_v probable_o furnish_v with_o more_o skill_n fidelity_n &_o zeal_n towards_o the_o do_n of_o it_o may_v be_v deem_v to_o be_v and_o in_o this_o case_n the_o use_n of_o spiritual_a conference_n which_o be_v at_o all_o time_n very_o profitable_a yea_o and_o pleasant_a to_o every_o diligent_a humble_a christian_n be_v unimaginable_a and_o unspeakable_a especial_o if_o it_o be_v free_a and_o unrestrained_a have_v all_o the_o advantage_n of_o the_o divine_a friendship_n and_o withal_o all_o the_o contentment_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o it_o which_o be_v exceed_o great_a and_o agreeable_a to_o rational_a ingenuous_a nature_n and_o bear_v a_o image_n and_o lively_a resemblance_n of_o that_o conversation_n which_o be_v among_o angel_n and_o beatify_v saint_n a_o communication_n and_o conjunction_n of_o soul_n design_v to_o our_o high_a interest_n and_o concernment_n the_o countermine_v and_o eradicate_v of_o sin_n mortify_v this_o or_o that_o passion_n rage_n or_o other_o sensual_a desire_n and_o contend_v for_o the_o high_a exaltation_n and_o improvement_n of_o our_o nature_n all_o growth_n in_o grace_n and_o the_o practical_a knowledge_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n §_o 30._o many_o inhaunsment_n of_o this_o spiritual_a useful_a though_o more_o private_a exercise_n may_v be_v far_o note_v and_o rule_n for_o the_o more_o advantageous_a practice_n of_o it_o especial_o that_o there_o be_v some_o eminent_a person_n of_o know_a ability_n experience_n judgement_n gravity_n fidelity_n zeal_n to_o all_o christian_a virtue_n and_o the_o good_a of_o soul_n set_v apart_o to_o this_o one_o office_n of_o spiritual_a conference_n in_o every_o province_n and_o all_o man_n rational_o convince_v of_o the_o great_a benefit_n that_o may_v be_v reap_v by_o a_o frequent_a resort_n to_o they_o in_o all_o possible_a time_n of_o need_n and_o of_o the_o no_o kind_n of_o detriment_n or_o disadvantage_n that_o they_o can_v suffer_v by_o it_o key_n §_o 31._o but_o beyond_o all_o these_o there_o be_v another_o very_a efficacious_a method_n still_o behind_o of_o which_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o it_o be_v not_o carnal_a or_o weak_a but_o mighty_a to_o god_n or_o very_o powerful_a for_o the_o bring_n down_o of_o strong_a hold_n for_o the_o subdue_a of_o the_o most_o obstinate_a contumacious_a sinner_n and_o bring_v he_o into_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n and_o that_o be_v the_o power_n and_o exercise_v of_o the_o key_n commit_v to_o the_o apostle_n &_o their_o successor_n by_o christ_n the_o weapon_n of_o their_o warfare_n as_o saint_n paul_n call_v they_o the_o mean_n of_o discharge_v their_o office_n to_o the_o good_a of_o soul_n §_o 32._o for_o when_o any_o baptize_v instruct_v confirm_v communicate_v christian_a which_o have_v participate_v of_o the_o liturgy_n and_o sermon_n of_o the_o church_n shall_v in_o despite_n of_o all_o these_o obligation_n very_o competent_a and_o sufficient_a to_o have_v restrain_v he_o break_v out_o into_o any_o know_a wilful_a scandalous_a sin_n this_o course_n be_v then_o ready_a at_o hand_n to_o be_v send_v as_o a_o officer_n to_o arrest_v and_o reduce_v he_o first_o the_o admonition_n fraternal_a or_o paternal_a of_o his_o fellow_n christian_n or_o of_o the_o governor_n of_o the_o church_n then_o more_o public_a reprehension_n and_o increpation_n and_o upon_o the_o unsuccessfulness_n of_o all_o these_o mild_a medicament_n the_o use_n of_o that_o strong_a physic_n the_o censure_n of_o the_o church_n either_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o a_o determinate_a short_a space_n or_o else_o indefinite_o usque_fw-la ad_fw-la reformationem_fw-la until_o he_o reform_v and_o return_v and_o then_o when_o he_o do_v so_o the_o admitting_z he_o to_o penance_n to_o approve_v the_o sincerity_n of_o his_o change_n by_o meet_a fruit_n of_o repentance_n and_o then_o and_o not_o till_o then_o allow_v he_o the_o benefit_n of_o absolution_n §_o 33._o the_o efficacy_n and_o usefulness_n of_o this_o last_o method_n have_v elsewhere_o be_v show_v at_o large_a in_o a_o tract_n on_o that_o subject_n especial_o upon_o the_o score_n of_o shame_n when_o he_o that_o will_v live_v the_o life_n of_o a_o heathen_a go_v on_o unreformed_a in_o any_o open_a sin_n shall_v not_o be_v allow_v the_o honour_n of_o a_o christian_a name_n of_o a_o ordinary_a good_a reputation_n among_o man_n but_o be_v banish_v and_o interdict_v the_o enjoyment_n of_o those_o sacred_a privilege_n which_o the_o mean_a of_o christ_n flock_n be_v allow_v by_o he_o what_o these_o loss_n be_v be_v sufficient_o know_v and_o set_v off_o by_o the_o apostle_n style_n express_v they_o by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d destruction_n and_o excision_n and_o the_o like_a as_o for_o that_o other_o of_o shame_n the_o efficacy_n that_o belong_v to_o it_o may_v be_v discern_v by_o that_o ancient_a apophthegm_n of_o 268._o cleobulus_n the_o five_o of_o the_o sage_n of_o greece_n 〈◊〉_d
superstruct_v good_a life_n on_o this_o be_v say_v he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v carry_v to_o perfection_n and_o again_o in_o yet_o plain_a word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d etc._n etc._n the_o faith_n be_v the_o beginning_n and_o the_o foundation_n and_o that_o without_o which_o nothing_o shall_v or_o will_v be_v firm_o build_v still_o make_v the_o faith_n or_o belief_n of_o the_o article_n the_o foundation_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o excellent_a christian_a life_n which_o be_v by_o the_o apostle_n and_o christ_n design_v to_o be_v build_v on_o it_o chap._n ii_o the_o division_n of_o the_o discourse_n into_o four_o part_n what_o be_v fundamental_a in_o general_n §_o 1._o the_o notion_n of_o the_o word_n be_v now_o explain_v that_o which_o be_v yet_o behind_o will_v be_v regular_o reducible_a to_o these_o four_o head_n first_o propose_v what_o those_o thing_n be_v in_o general_n and_o then_o in_o particular_a to_o which_o this_o notion_n of_o fundamental_o belong_v and_o withal_o what_o propriety_n all_o and_o each_o of_o these_o have_v towards_o the_o support_v this_o superstructure_n the_o plant_v a_o church_n of_o christian_a liver_n 2_o what_o be_v the_o particular_a branch_n of_o this_o superstructure_n 3_o what_o doctrine_n there_o be_v infuse_v among_o christian_n which_o be_v most_o apt_a to_o obstruct_v or_o intercept_v the_o superstruct_n of_o christian_a life_n where_o the_o foundation_n be_v lay_v 4_o what_o thing_n be_v necessary_a to_o the_o erect_n of_o this_o superstructure_n on_o this_o foundation_n already_o lay_v whether_o in_o a_o particular_a christian_a or_o especial_o in_o a_o church_n or_o society_n of_o such_o §_o 2._o fundamental_o the_o general_a way_n of_o define_v what_o these_o fundamental_o be_v must_v in_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o apostle_n as_o the_o interpreter_n of_o god_n appointment_n and_o judgement_n in_o this_o matter_n where_o for_o it_o be_v certain_a that_o the_o apostle_n which_o have_v a_o commission_n from_o christ_n to_o preach_v and_o admit_v disciple_n over_o all_o the_o world_n to_o bring_v impenitent_a jew_n and_o idolatrous_a gentile_n to_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n be_v by_o he_o also_o direct_v in_o their_o way_n counsel_v in_o the_o choice_n of_o the_o fit_a mean_n of_o perform_v so_o great_a a_o work_n the_o argument_n will_v be_v infallible_o conclusive_a on_o both_o side_n positive_o and_o negative_o that_o whatever_o the_o apostle_n joint_o agree_v on_o at_o their_o entrance_n on_o their_o several_a province_n to_o be_v the_o subject_n of_o their_o first_o sermon_n in_o all_o their_o travail_n that_o be_v by_o they_o and_o consequent_o by_o god_n himself_o deem_v fundamental_a in_o our_o present_a sense_n and_o whatever_o be_v not_o by_o they_o think_v thus_o necessary_a must_v not_o by_o we_o be_v obtrude_v on_o or_o force_v into_o that_o catalogue_n 3.11_o §_o 3._o for_o the_o clear_n of_o this_o it_o be_v first_o evident_a that_o there_o be_v in_o the_o a-apostle_n time_n such_o a_o foundation_n lay_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o every_o church_n as_o in_o that_o of_o corinth_n 1_o cor._n 3.11_o style_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o tim._n 6.20_o 6.20_o a_o good_a depositum_fw-la or_o trust_v which_o timothy_n have_v receive_v from_o the_o apostle_n for_o the_o direction_n of_o his_o ministry_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d judas_n 3._o 3_o the_o faith_n once_o or_o at_o once_o deliver_v to_o the_o saint_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2_o tim._n 1.13_o a_o form_n or_o breviate_v 1.13_o or_o summarie_n of_o wholesome_a word_n or_o sound_a doctrine_n which_o he_o have_v hear_v from_o s._n paul_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d one_o faith_n eph._n 4.5_o 4.5_o in_o proportion_n to_o which_o follow_v there_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d one_o baptism_n wherein_o there_o be_v make_v profession_n of_o that_o faith_n and_o to_o which_o none_o of_o year_n and_o knowledge_n be_v ever_o admit_v who_o have_v not_o be_v sufficient_o instruct_v by_o the_o catechist_n in_o every_o part_n of_o this_o foundation_n which_o to_o that_o end_n the_o catechist_n receive_v from_o the_o bishop_n with_o his_o short_a exposition_n of_o it_o see_v s._n ambrose_n ep_n 35._o l._n 5._o and_o be_v so_o instruct_v make_v open_a confession_n of_o it_o and_o moreover_o by_o vow_n oblige_v himself_o there_o to_o superstruct_v all_o christian_a practice_n upon_o it_o §_o 4._o second_o apostle_n that_o this_o be_v approve_v of_o by_o they_o in_o common_a upon_o consultation_n and_o so_o seem_v good_a to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o to_o they_o in_o order_n to_o their_o end_n the_o bring_n of_o jew_n and_o gentile_n to_o repentance_n and_o according_o be_v leave_v behind_o they_o deliver_v down_o to_o the_o bishop_n of_o all_o church_n of_o their_o plantation_n not_o only_o as_o a_o rule_n of_o faith_n but_o as_o a_o symbolum_fw-la or_o badge_n of_o the_o apostle_n have_v plant_v christianity_n among_o they_o all_o which_o be_v clear_o testify_v by_o tertullian_n irenaeus_n and_o other_o the_o first_o writer_n see_v irenaeus_n l_o 1._o c._n 11._o &_o 19_o l._n 3._o c._n 4._o tertullian_n de_fw-fr virgin_n veland_n in_o the_o beginning_n &_o the_o praescription_n throughout_o §_o 5._o three_o that_o all_o that_o be_v necessary_a in_o order_n to_o that_o end_n the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o discipling_n all_o nation_n be_v comprehend_v in_o this_o form_n or_o summary_n necessary_n it_o be_v certain_a that_o what_o god_n do_v not_o deem_v necessary_a church_n be_v not_o necessary_a and_o that_o nothing_o which_o be_v so_o deem_v by_o god_n be_v omit_v or_o leave_v behind_o by_o they_o who_o office_n and_o care_n it_o be_v to_o declare_v the_o whole_a will_n of_o god_n and_o to_o lead_v other_o as_o themselves_o have_v be_v lead_v into_o all_o necessary_a truth_n §_o 6._o four_o that_o what_o we_o thus_o affirm_v of_o the_o necessity_n of_o these_o thing_n to_o the_o superstruct_n of_o christian_a practice_n must_v not_o so_o be_v understand_v that_o the_o hear_n and_o believe_v of_o each_o of_o they_o be_v think_v absolute_o necessary_a in_o every_o single_a jew_n or_o heathen_a that_o he_o may_v repent_v and_o convert_v person_n and_o live_v a_o christian_a life_n or_o without_o which_o he_o can_v but_o necessary_a to_o the_o discharge_n of_o the_o apostolical_a office_n which_o be_v to_o reap_v whole_a field_n to_o bring_v in_o whole_a city_n and_o nation_n to_o christ_n §_o 7._o they_o that_o be_v to_o plant_v a_o church_n be_v to_o deal_v with_o man_n of_o several_a and_o distant_a affection_n and_o temper_n and_o interest_n a_o heterogeneous_a body_n make_v up_o of_o a_o multitude_n of_o various_a inclination_n and_o of_o different_a habit_n of_o sin_n and_o degree_n of_o radication_n of_o those_o habit_n and_o to_o each_o of_o these_o some_o proper_a application_n be_v to_o be_v make_v by_o those_o that_o come_v on_o christ_n errand_n to_o cure_v their_o soul_n as_o hypocrates_n advise_v his_o physician_n to_o have_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d mollify_a preparation_n for_o all_o turn_n and_o to_o carry_v they_o about_o with_o he_o and_o so_o a_o whole_a dispensatorie_n be_v little_a enough_o to_o meet_v with_o and_o suffice_v to_o all_o their_o want_n or_o at_o least_o some_o catholicon_n of_o a_o transcendent_a virtue_n proportionable_a to_o the_o obstinacy_n of_o any_o the_o most_o desperate_a malady_n but_o this_o confusion_n of_o disease_n and_o rapsodie_n of_o difficulty_n be_v not_o to_o be_v suppose_v in_o each_o single_a sinner_n and_o consequent_o there_o be_v not_o the_o same_o necessity_n of_o the_o whole_a tale_n of_o fundamental_o for_o the_o convert_n or_o reduce_v of_o he_o §_o 8._o there_o be_v no_o doubt_n but_o there_o be_v reform_v jew_n before_o christ_n time_n foundation_n who_o the_o pedagogie_n and_o rudiment_n and_o imperfect_a document_n of_o the_o law_n with_o those_o influence_n and_o assistance_n of_o god_n which_o be_v then_o afford_v bring_v home_o unto_o god_n and_o among_o they_o some_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d righteous_a and_o some_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d merciful_a man_n which_o have_v arrive_v to_o the_o abundance_n of_o goodness_n as_o they_o style_v it_o and_o of_o this_o kind_n be_v the_o esseni_n who_o though_o they_o be_v not_o ordinary_o conceive_v to_o have_v be_v christian_n yet_o be_v describe_v by_o philo_n under_o the_o name_n of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d so_o very_a like_o christian_n that_o there_o be_v no_o reason_n to_o doubt_v but_o that_o christian_a piety_n may_v be_v infuse_v into_o some_o without_o the_o explicit_a knowledge_n of_o all_o and_o every_o of_o those_o article_n which_o yet_o in_o general_a speak_n or_o as_o it_o be_v to_o be_v plant_v through_o the_o
attestation_n give_v from_o heaven_n by_o voice_n to_o all_o that_o he_o shall_v ever_o teach_v §_o 6._o 2_o such_o be_v the_o spirit_n be_v lead_v he_o into_o the_o wilderness_n mat._n ch_n 4._o to_o subject_n he_o to_o the_o devil_n examination_n and_o thereby_o to_o give_v ground_n of_o conviction_n to_o he_o and_o those_o infernal_a power_n that_o he_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n §_o 7._o 3_o such_o be_v his_o power_n of_o do_v miracle_n work_n of_o that_o nature_n as_o be_v by_o all_o acknowledge_a to_o be_v above_o the_o power_n of_o man_n or_o devil_n and_o only_o work_v of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n thus_o be_v his_o cure_n of_o leprosy_n of_o which_o the_o king_n of_o israel_n say_v be_o i_o a_o god_n that_o this_o man_n send_v to_o i_o to_o recover_v a_o man_n of_o his_o leprosy_n 1_o kin._n 5.7_o and_o which_o the_o jew_n proverbial_o call_v the_o finger_n of_o god_n and_o be_v therefore_o say_v to_o be_v do_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o a_o testimony_n unto_o they_o mat._n 8.4_o a_o evidence_n of_o his_o divinity_n thus_o the_o give_a sight_n to_o he_o that_o be_v bear_v blind_a which_o since_o the_o world_n begin_v have_v not_o be_v hear_v of_o to_o be_v do_v by_o any_o joh._n 9.32_o thus_o the_o raise_n of_o lazarus_n and_o other_o and_o at_o last_o his_o own_o resurrection_n from_o the_o grave_n all_o which_o be_v wrought_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o be_v not_o otherwise_o possible_a to_o be_v do_v by_o any_o be_v the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o judicial_a way_n of_o approve_v his_o commission_n from_o god_n and_o his_o doctrine_n against_o all_o gainsayer_n and_o so_o most_o eminent_o tend_v to_o the_o impress_v the_o necessity_n of_o that_o reformation_n which_o he_o come_v to_o publish_v §_o 8._o 4_o such_o be_v the_o descent_n of_o the_o spirit_n on_o the_o apostle_n authorise_v they_o witness_n of_o the_o resurrection_n and_o preacher_n of_o all_o that_o truth_n and_o will_n of_o god_n which_o christ_n have_v in_o his_o life_n reveal_v to_o they_o which_o consequent_o give_v a_o attestation_n to_o all_o that_o the_o apostle_n shall_v teach_v be_v thus_o lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n into_o all_o truth_n and_o so_o be_v of_o especial_a concernment_n to_o the_o plant_n of_o a_o church_n and_o enforce_v that_o reformation_n of_o life_n which_o the_o apostle_n press_v on_o all_o that_o will_v not_o be_v ruin_v eternal_o §_o 9_o angel_n the_o three_o branch_n of_o this_o mysterious_a divine_a way_n of_o work_a piety_n on_o earth_n be_v the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d his_o be_v see_v by_o angel_n i._n e._n his_o divine_a power_n discern_v and_o acknowledge_v and_o adore_v by_o angel_n themselves_o both_o good_a and_o bad_a by_o the_o good_a 1._o at_o his_o birth_n lu._n 2.13_o 2_o when_o after_o his_o temptation_n and_o fast_v they_o come_v and_o minister_v unto_o he_o mat._n 4.12_o 3_o in_o the_o trouble_n and_o agony_n of_o his_o soul_n before_o his_o death_n joh._n 12.29_o lu._n 22.43_o 4_o at_o and_o after_o his_o resurrection_n mat._n 28.2_o and_o by_o the_o bad_a both_o when_o he_o be_v tempt_v and_o when_o he_o cast_v they_o out_o of_o their_o possession_n obey_v his_o command_n dread_v his_o power_n and_o believe_v and_o confess_v he_o the_o son_n of_o god_n most_o high_a and_o when_o immediate_o upon_o his_o birth_n the_o oracle_n which_o have_v before_o so_o flourish_v among_o the_o heathen_n begin_v to_o droop_v and_o decay_n and_o from_o give_v response_n in_o verse_n descend_v to_o prose_n and_o within_o a_o while_n be_v utter_o silence_v which_o as_o it_o be_v a_o most_o regular_a mean_n to_o bring_v all_o sort_n of_o man_n heathen_n as_o well_o as_o jew_n to_o reformation_n of_o all_o vice_n those_o especial_o which_o they_o be_v former_o teach_v in_o their_o idolatrous_a worship_n and_o be_v enslave_v to_o they_o unwilling_o by_o the_o tyranny_n of_o those_o false_a god_n or_o devil_n which_o require_v to_o be_v thus_o worship_v rom._n 8.20_o and_o so_o continue_v to_o do_v till_o they_o be_v cast_v out_o of_o their_o temple_n so_o be_v it_o a_o huge_a obligation_n on_o all_o man_n to_o receive_v and_o obey_v he_o who_o the_o very_a devil_n believe_v and_o tremble_v at_o and_o a_o testimony_n of_o the_o great_a force_n in_o the_o mouth_n of_o a_o whole_a province_n of_o his_o great_a enemy_n that_o he_o be_v what_o he_o assume_v to_o be_v the_o messiah_n of_o the_o world_n who_o if_o he_o be_v not_o receive_v by_o consent_n and_o ready_o obey_v will_v erect_v his_o kingdom_n in_o the_o destruction_n of_o those_o enemy_n a_o essay_n of_o which_o be_v thus_o show_v on_o the_o prince_n of_o darkness_n avenge_v and_o utter_o consume_v the_o adversary_n §_o 10._o the_o four_o be_v gentile_n the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d his_o be_v preach_v among_o the_o gentile_n or_o idolatrous_a nation_n of_o the_o world_n the_o message_n bring_v by_o he_o from_o heaven_n be_v proclaim_v not_o only_o to_o the_o jew_n but_o both_o by_o himself_o and_o by_o the_o apostle_n to_o all_o the_o gentile_n those_o that_o till_o then_o have_v live_v in_o all_o villainy_n and_o impiety_n and_o yet_o have_v now_o by_o christ_n mercy_n tender_v they_o upon_o reformation_n and_o thereby_o be_v all_o encouragement_n afford_v to_o the_o great_a sinner_n to_o forsake_v and_o amend_v their_o life_n and_o by_o god_n merciful_a pardon_n to_o the_o time_n of_o their_o ignorance_n and_o forepast_a sin_n a_o passage_n open_v to_o life_n and_o eternity_n for_o all_o that_o will_v make_v use_n of_o it_o and_o this_o be_v the_o great_a engagement_n to_o do_v so_o and_o not_o to_o forfeit_v and_o lose_v so_o precious_a a_o opportunity_n §_o 11._o man_n the_o five_o branch_n be_v the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d his_o be_v believe_v on_o in_o the_o world_n the_o faith_n of_o christ_n receive_v by_o many_o both_o jew_n and_o gentile_n of_o that_o people_n of_o the_o jew_n he_o most_o stubborn_a obdurate_a people_n that_o have_v kill_v the_o prophet_n and_o stone_v they_o that_o be_v send_v some_o considerable_a number_n repent_v and_o come_v in_o upon_o christ_n preach_v jew_n about_o three_o thousand_o be_v add_v to_o the_o faith_n at_o one_o sermon_n act._n 2.42_o before_o the_o apostle_n go_v out_o from_o jerusalem_n which_o want_v but_o a_o seven_o part_n of_o be_v half_o the_o number_n of_o those_o reserve_v one_o of_o the_o whole_a kingdom_n of_o the_o ten_o tribe_n in_o elijah_n time_n which_o have_v secret_o keep_v out_o of_o that_o idol-baal-worship_n and_o so_o proportionable_o at_o other_o sermon_n so_o that_o act._n 20.21_o we_o hear_v of_o many_o miriads_o of_o believe_a jew_n and_o take_v out_o of_o these_o the_o gnostick_n heretical_a party_n a_o hundred_o forty_o four_o thousand_o seal_v out_o of_o the_o twelve_o tribe_n as_o faithful_a servant_n of_o god_n which_o have_v receive_v the_o faith_n of_o christ_n and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n according_o rev._n 7._o and_o that_o though_o but_o a_o small_a number_n in_o proportion_n to_o the_o great_a that_o remain_v obstinate_a yet_o above_o twenty_o time_n as_o many_o as_o they_o in_o elijah_n time_n and_o when_o the_o great_a multitude_n be_v so_o terrible_o destroy_v than_o the_o believer_n of_o that_o nation_n be_v the_o only_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o remnant_n of_o it_o and_o in_o a_o manner_n that_o whole_a people_n by_o the_o conversion_n of_o some_o and_o slaughter_n of_o the_o rest_n be_v soon_o after_o though_o not_o at_o the_o time_n of_o the_o apostle_n resolve_v on_o this_o depositum_fw-la reduce_v to_o the_o faith_n and_o become_v christian_a §_o 12._o and_o for_o the_o gentile_n gentile_n they_o be_v contain_v in_o the_o number_n of_o those_o which_o be_v present_a at_o that_o sermon_n act._n 2.11_o and_o no_o doubt_n some_o of_o they_o be_v wrought_v on_o by_o it_o as_o even_o in_o christ_n time_n the_o gentile_n faith_n be_v magnify_v for_o great_a and_o above_o the_o size_n of_o what_o he_o have_v find_v in_o israel_n and_o they_o be_v peculiar_o the_o violent_a that_o take_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n by_o force_n while_o the_o child_n of_o the_o kingdom_n neglect_v and_o be_v cast_v out_o of_o it_o and_o soon_o after_o the_o apostle_n go_v out_o and_o preach_v to_o all_o nation_n they_o willing_o receive_v the_o faith_n and_o forsake_v their_o idol_n and_o within_o a_o while_n all_o asia_n act._n 19_o by_o st_n paul_n preach_v and_o other_o whole_a nation_n by_o each_o of_o the_o other_o apostle_n and_o at_o length_n the_o whole_a roman_a empire_n become_v christian_n and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o world_n become_v the_o kingdom_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o of_o his_o christ_n revel_v 11.15_o and_o the_o king_n of_o
the_o lord_n and_o this_o be_v the_o same_o with_o that_o which_o we_o now_o style_v the_o apostle_n creed_n as_o appear_v in_o that_o story_n set_v down_o by_o epiphanius_n haer_fw-mi 72._o all_o which_o will_v receive_v yet_o far_o force_n from_o that_o know_a observation_n of_o saint_n austin_n that_o what_o the_o universal_a church_n hold_v and_o have_v not_o be_v institute_v by_o counsel_n but_o always_o retain_v be_v with_o all_o reason_n to_o be_v believe_v to_o have_v be_v deliver_v by_o tradition_n apostolical_a there_o be_v no_o other_o so_o large_a a_o original_a to_o which_o so_o universal_a a_o effect_n may_v be_v impute_v li._n 4._o the_o bapt_a cont_n donat_n c._n 24._o especial_o when_o to_o that_o we_o add_v tertullia_n word_n of_o this_o very_a matter_n lib._n de_fw-fr velandis_fw-la virgin_n regula_n quidem_fw-la fidei_fw-la una_fw-la omnino_fw-la est_fw-la sola_fw-la immobilis_fw-la &_o irreformabilis_fw-la credendi_fw-la scilicet_fw-la in_o unicum_fw-la deum_fw-la omnipotentem_fw-la mundi_fw-la creatorem_fw-la &_o filium_fw-la ejus_fw-la jesum_fw-la christum_fw-la natum_fw-la ex_fw-la virgine_fw-la maria_fw-la etc._n etc._n the_o rule_n of_o faith_n be_v altogether_o one_o and_o that_o alone_a immovable_a and_o unreformable_a to_o wit_n of_o believe_v in_o one_o only_a god_n omnipotent_a creator_n of_o the_o world_n and_o in_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n bear_v of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n etc._n etc._n which_o be_v a_o summary_n reference_n to_o this_o creed_n and_o that_o resolve_v to_o be_v one_o over_o all_o the_o world_n and_o that_o unchangeable_a must_v needs_o be_v impute_v to_o that_o apostolic_a original_a which_o alone_o can_v pretend_v to_o that_o dignity_n life_n §_o 6._o and_o that_o every_o branch_n thereof_o in_o several_a be_v a_o fit_a and_o proper_a groundwork_n of_o christian_a obedience_n wherever_o it_o be_v plant_v and_o all_o together_o sufficient_a to_o found_v the_o reformation_n of_o whole_a city_n and_o province_n at_o 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to_o apply_v themselves_o to_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n father_n §_o 8._o the_o first_o stone_n of_o this_o foundation_n be_v the_o consideration_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o the_o one_o eternal_a god_n under_o those_o two_o great_a relation_n of_o a_o father_n and_o a_o prince_n and_o both_o those_o found_v in_o his_o right_n to_o the_o creature_n by_o title_n of_o creation_n and_o the_o one_o belief_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o this_o entitle_v he_o and_o engage_v we_o to_o a_o ready_a voluntary_a obedience_n to_o and_o dependence_n on_o he_o and_o prepare_v for_o such_o a_o universal_a reception_n of_o all_o that_o shall_v ever_o be_v reveal_v to_o be_v his_o will_n that_o every_o presumptuous_a know_a act_n of_o prevarication_n be_v no_o less_o than_o a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o rebellion_n like_o that_o of_o the_o old_a giant_n a_o fight_v against_o god_n a_o contest_a with_o heaven_n a_o resist_a his_o will_n and_o our_o own_o happiness_n and_o that_o may_v be_v one_o seasonable_a degree_n towards_o the_o oblige_v we_o to_o piety_n son_n §_o 9_o the_o second_o and_o that_o which_o bring_v along_o with_o it_o all_o the_o force_n and_o authority_n of_o the_o former_a as_o the_o only_a son_n bear_v the_o person_n and_o employ_v in_o the_o embassy_n of_o the_o father_n be_v the_o acknowledgement_n of_o jesus_n christ_n who_o by_o be_v send_v into_o the_o world_n to_o be_v our_o king_n or_o lord_n and_o by_o the_o divine_a miraculous_a way_n of_o his_o entrance_n into_o it_o the_o power_n and_o mighty_a work_n and_o piety_n of_o his_o life_n and_o the_o stupendous_a manner_n of_o his_o passage_n out_o of_o the_o world_n to_o resume_v in_o his_o humane_a as_o well_o as_o divine_v nature_n that_o regal_a power_n in_o heaven_n which_o from_o all_o eternity_n belong_v to_o he_o as_o god_n be_v fit_o qualify_v and_o prepare_v to_o take_v possession_n of_o his_o inheritance_n to_o rule_v and_o reign_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o this_o faith_n and_o so_o to_o recall_v and_o reduce_v immediate_o all_o that_o cordial_o believe_v the_o true_a god_n who_o now_o in_o this_o gracious_a pacific_a manner_n come_v to_o treat_v with_o they_o and_o to_o convince_v all_o the_o blind_a worshipper_n of_o idol_n false_a god_n of_o the_o vanity_n and_o villainy_n of_o their_o former_a course_n and_o so_o to_o bring_v they_o back_o to_o their_o own_o peace_n §_o 10._o three_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n ghost_n in_o that_o great_a office_n of_o paraclete_n or_o advocate_n of_o christ_n convince_a the_o world_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o divine_a authority_n of_o christ_n message_n and_o then_o commissionate_v and_o assist_v the_o apostle_n and_o their_o successor_n in_o their_o continue_a never-ceasing_a embassy_n to_o we_o to_o pray_v we_o in_o christ_n stead_n to_o lay_v down_o our_o weapon_n of_o hostility_n and_o to_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n to_o live_v friendly_a and_o filial_o i._n e._n obedient_o before_o he_o what_o be_v it_o but_o a_o continue_v perpetuate_v voice_n from_o heaven_n resound_v for_o ever_o in_o our_o ear_n as_o if_o it_o be_v minutely_o proclaim_v in_o thunder_n from_o heaven_n to_o give_v man_n no_o rest_n in_o their_o sin_n no_o quiet_a from_o christ_n importunity_n till_o they_o awake_v from_o the_o lethargic_a sleep_n and_o arise_v from_o so_o dead_a so_o mortiferous_a a_o state_n and_o permit_v he_o to_o give_v they_o life_n church_n §_o 11._o that_o which_o follow_v of_o the_o holy_a catholic_n church_n as_o it_o be_v with_o the_o rest_n a_o attendant_n on_o this_o article_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o end_n of_o who_o descent_n be_v to_o gather_v a_o church_n or_o society_n of_o holy_a christian_a liver_n over_o the_o whole_a world_n so_o be_v it_o the_o interpretation_n of_o those_o two_o part_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o piety_n former_o explicate_v christ_n be_v preach_v among_o the_o gentile_n and_o believe_v on_o in_o the_o world_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2_o thess_n 2.1_o the_o gather_v together_o of_o a_o multitude_n over_o the_o world_n among_o gentile_n as_o well_o as_o jew_n to_o that_o banner_n set_v up_o by_o christ_n enrol_v themselves_o in_o his_o muster_n engage_v their_o faithful_a obedience_n to_o he_o and_o if_o we_o will_v not_o be_v make_v the_o mark_n and_o aim_v of_o all_o his_o arrow_n be_v look_v on_o as_o the_o profess_a opposer_n of_o all_o his_o method_n and_o therein_o of_o all_o piety_n and_o of_o our_o own_o soul_n we_o must_v think_v ourselves_o oblige_v to_o hasten_v into_o that_o number_n and_o that_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o holiness_n as_o well_o as_o the_o assembly_n of_o the_o practice_n as_o well_o as_o the_o profession_n of_o christianity_n §_o 12._o and_o the_o consideration_n and_o serious_a belief_n of_o this_o that_o god_n have_v take_v such_o care_n to_o anticipate_v and_o prevent_v every_o man_n
to_o draw_v he_o early_o into_o his_o church_n there_o to_o instruct_v and_o oblige_v he_o to_o all_o christian_a performance_n to_o give_v piety_n the_o prepossession_n before_o other_o competitor_n homebred_a lust_n or_o vicious_a custom_n of_o the_o world_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o pretend_v to_o he_o and_o so_o to_o engage_v he_o in_o holiness_n first_o and_o then_o in_o bliss_n be_v another_o argument_n of_o great_a energy_n to_o work_v effectual_o on_o mankind_n and_o recommend_v this_o obedience_n unto_o they_o §_o 13._o saint_n so_o likewise_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o seem_v to_o i_o and_o be_v elsewhere_o explicate_v to_o belong_v to_o the_o communication_n act._n 2.42_o as_o that_o signify_v liberality_n of_o the_o saint_n which_o first_o receive_v the_o faith_n of_o christ_n and_o as_o it_o be_v there_o explain_v by_o their_o have_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d all_o thing_n common_a v_o 44._o and_o that_o again_o by_o sell_v their_o possession_n and_o distribute_v they_o to_o all_o as_o every_o man_n have_v need_v v._n 45._o and_o again_o by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d praise_v god_n and_o have_v or_o exercise_v charity_n to_o all_o the_o people_n v_o 47._o make_v their_o liberality_n a_o special_a branch_n of_o their_o eucharist_n their_o blessing_n and_o worship_v of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v a_o evidence_n of_o the_o great_a force_n that_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n have_v then_o upon_o man_n soul_n melt_v they_o into_o that_o liberal_a effusion_n of_o all_o that_o they_o have_v into_o a_o absolute_a contempt_n of_o all_o that_o be_v most_o dote_v on_o in_o the_o world_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d possession_n of_o all_o kind_n and_o by_o part_v with_o all_o indefinite_o throw_v themselves_o absolute_o upon_o god_n minutely_o providence_n for_o the_o sustain_n of_o they_o which_o be_v direct_o the_o merchant_n course_n in_o the_o gospel_n sell_v all_o and_o buy_v at_o that_o vast_a price_n the_o one_o hide_a jewel_n which_o he_o have_v find_v so_o be_v it_o a_o engagement_n to_o all_o that_o will_v undertake_v this_o profession_n to_o come_v with_o preparation_n of_o mind_n some_o way_n proportionable_a to_o these_o example_n to_o exercise_v that_o charity_n to_o man_n and_o dependence_n on_o god_n in_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o world_n which_o shall_v evidence_n their_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o the_o joy_n which_o they_o depend_v on_o be_v in_o another_o world_n and_o that_o the_o either_o have_v or_o want_v here_o be_v no_o otherwise_o considerable_a then_o as_o it_o be_v the_o opportunity_n of_o exercise_v the_o several_a grace_n which_o be_v the_o proper_a mean_n to_o exalt_v and_o perfect_v our_o nature_n and_o the_o way_n to_o our_o immortality_n §_o 14._o as_o for_o the_o other_o large_a notion_n of_o this_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d so_o as_o to_o import_v the_o spiritual_a union_n of_o faith_n and_o love_n between_o all_o professor_n of_o christianity_n and_o as_o exercise_n of_o that_o the_o communication_n of_o the_o mystery_n so_o ordinary_o style_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o prayer_n of_o fast_n of_o tear_n of_o suffering_n of_o rejoice_n of_o thanksgiving_n it_o must_v be_v take_v in_o by_o analogy_n with_o this_o former_a and_o will_v also_o fit_o be_v comprehend_v under_o the_o former_a article_n of_o the_o church_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v that_o the_o nicene_n creed_n set_n the_o holy_a catholic_a apostolic_a church_n in_o the_o place_n of_o both_o these_o and_o therefore_o need_v not_o be_v far_o insist_v on_o here_o sin_n §_o 15._o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n which_o now_o follow_v be_v be_v right_o understand_v the_o most_o eminent_a branch_n of_o this_o foundation_n and_o the_o removal_n of_o a_o hindrance_n which_o may_v otherwise_o obstruct_v all_o thought_n or_o design_n of_o reformation_n but_o be_v misunderstand_v be_v render_v instrumental_a to_o the_o most_o presumptuous_a obstinate_a security_n in_o sin_n misinterpret_v §_o 16._o shall_v it_o be_v mistake_v for_o a_o absolute_a impunity_n promise_v free_o by_o god_n or_o absolute_o purchase_v by_o christ_n either_o for_o all_o man_n indefinite_o or_o for_o some_o special_a favourite_n of_o heaven_n without_o respect_n to_o their_o reformation_n or_o new_a obedience_n it_o be_v the_o direct_a foundation_n of_o all_o impenitence_n to_o all_o that_o either_o have_v or_o believe_v themselves_o to_o have_v their_o part_n in_o it_o and_o may_v by_o all_o carnal_a man_n probable_o be_v make_v use_n of_o as_o such_o §_o 17._o for_o to_o a_o carnal_a liver_n which_o be_v once_o possess_v of_o this_o persuasion_n that_o all_o his_o sin_n past_a and_o future_a be_v absolute_o forgive_v by_o the_o tenure_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o that_o without_o any_o condition_n of_o change_n require_v of_o he_o what_o imaginable_a motive_n be_v there_o to_o persuade_v he_o to_o forsake_v any_o one_o sin_n to_o which_o he_o have_v the_o slight_a temptation_n when_o god_n be_v once_o a_o favourer_n of_o his_o gross_a sin_n or_o of_o his_o person_n in_o despite_n of_o his_o sin_n all_o the_o other_o article_n of_o his_o belief_n will_v sound_v nothing_o but_o mercy_n and_o promise_n to_o he_o and_o according_o those_o that_o have_v imbibe_v this_o error_n have_v extend_v the_o influence_n thereof_o to_o the_o whole_a gospel_n which_o they_o will_v not_o allow_v to_o contain_v any_o thing_n but_o promise_n and_o so_o all_o the_o command_n of_o christ_n be_v at_o once_o out-dated_n §_o 18._o understand_v but_o when_o it_o be_v right_o understand_v and_o confine_v within_o those_o due_a limit_n which_o the_o gospel_n every_o where_o assign_v it_o 1._o to_o be_v the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n past_a and_o forsake_v which_o belong_v not_o either_o to_o future_a sin_n or_o to_o any_o that_o be_v not_o reform_v 2_o to_o be_v the_o admission_n of_o sinner_n to_o repentance_n and_o so_o and_o by_o no_o other_o mean_n to_o forgiveness_n and_o therefore_o john_n ceremony_n of_o admit_v proselyte_n be_v call_v the_o baptism_n of_o repentance_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n 3_o to_o extend_v no_o far_o to_o any_o sort_n of_o sin_n continue_v in_o or_o unforsaken_a then_o as_o they_o be_v reconcileable_a with_o sincere_a endeavour_n and_o use_v of_o the_o mean_n to_o forsake_v and_o get_v victory_n over_o they_o which_o though_o it_o secure_v we_o of_o god_n favour_n and_o pardon_n to_o our_o infirmity_n and_o ignorances_n do_v denounce_v his_o wrath_n against_o our_o wilful_a sin_n when_o it_o be_v take_v with_o these_o restraint_n and_o condition_n on_o one_o side_n and_o be_v then_o extend_v as_o the_o general_a promulgation_n extend_v it_o to_o all_o the_o sin_n of_o every_o sinner_n in_o the_o world_n who_o shall_v by_o repentance_n and_o sincerity_n of_o change_n be_v render_v capable_a of_o it_o when_o that_o which_o be_v mistake_v to_o be_v particular_a and_o absolute_a be_v due_o understand_v to_o be_v general_a but_o conditionate_n and_o to_o 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deem_v every_o invincible_a infirmity_n or_o ignorance_n from_o which_o we_o have_v no_o hope_n to_o be_v free_v in_o this_o life_n to_o be_v as_o dangerous_a and_o mortiferous_a as_o the_o most_o wilful_a act_n or_o favour_v habit_n of_o carnality_n another_o face_n of_o the_o same_o desperation_n affright_v we_o and_o admonish_v we_o to_o provide_v for_o our_o ease_n when_o we_o can_v for_o our_o security_n deter_n from_o attempt_v what_o we_o can_v finish_v and_o permit_v we_o to_o be_v careless_a when_o we_o can_v hope_v to_o be_v prosperous_a in_o our_o care_n §_o 21._o respect_n nay_o when_o we_o undertake_v the_o baptismal_a vow_n and_o enter_v on_o this_o new_a life_n if_o as_o that_o baptism_n can_v be_v repeat_v so_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o any_o grosser_n fall_n after_o the_o first_o repentance_n can_v receive_v any_o cure_n or_o remedy_n the_o experience_n of_o
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anathematise_v after_o
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into_o this_o hold_n and_o remain_v fortify_v in_o the_o belief_n of_o it_o §_o 9_o for_o the_o former_a it_o be_v evident_a christian_a and_o that_o which_o he_o be_v suppose_v to_o believe_v if_o he_o believe_v the_o foundation_n as_o i_o presume_v he_o now_o to_o do_v when_o i_o set_v the_o case_n of_o a_o vicious_a christian_n that_o there_o be_v no_o salvation_n to_o be_v have_v for_o any_o sinner_n but_o only_o by_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n and_o that_o redemption_n by_o he_o wrought_v for_o such_o if_o therefore_o a_o vicious_a liver_n believe_v that_o christ_n die_v for_o none_o but_o the_o elect_n shall_v have_v any_o attempt_n make_v on_o he_o to_o reform_v and_o amend_v his_o life_n it_o be_v certain_a that_o one_o medium_n to_o induce_v he_o to_o it_o must_v be_v a_o tender_a of_o mercy_n from_o christ_n of_o present_a pardon_n and_o future_a bliss_n upon_o his_o reformation_n but_o if_o he_o be_v able_a to_o reply_v that_o that_o mercy_n belong_v only_o to_o the_o 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be_v illustrious_o visible_a among_o we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v a_o peculiar_a people_n and_o thou_o our_o god_n inhabit_v in_o power_n among_o we_o that_o we_o which_o have_v so_o long_o profess_v thou_o and_o be_v instruct_v by_o thou_o may_v no_o long_o content_v ourselves_o with_o that_o form_n of_o knowledge_n which_o so_o often_o engender_v strife_n contention_n animosity_n separate_a and_o condemn_v one_o another_o and_o that_o most_o unchristian_a detestable_a guilt_n of_o blood_n but_o endeavour_n and_o earnest_o contend_v for_o the_o uniform_a effectual_a practice_n of_o all_o the_o precept_n of_o thy_o son_n the_o fruit_n and_o power_n of_o all_o godliness_n that_o all_o the_o prince_n and_o people_n of_o christendom_n the_o pastor_n and_o sheep_n of_o thy_o fold_n may_v at_o length_n in_o some_o degree_n walk_v worthy_a of_o that_o light_n and_o that_o warmth_n that_o knowledge_n and_o those_o grace_n that_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n with_o heal_v in_o his_o wing_n have_v so_o long_o pour_v out_o upon_o we_o lord_n purge_n &_o powerful_o work_v out_o of_o all_o heart_n that_o profaneness_n and_o atheisticalness_n those_o sacrilegious_a thirst_v and_o enormous_a violation_n of_o all_o that_o be_v holy_a those_o unpeaceable_a rebellious_a mutinous_a and_o withal_o tyrannize_v cruel_a spirit_n those_o pride_n and_o haughtiness_n judge_v and_o condemn_v defame_v and_o despise_v of_o other_o those_o unlimited_a ambition_n and_o covet_n join_v with_o the_o invasion_n and_o violation_n of_o other_o right_n those_o most_o reproachful_a excess_n and_o abominable_a impurity_n which_o to_o the_o shame_n of_o our_o unreformed_a obdurate_a heart_n do_v still_o remain_v unmortified_a unsubdued_a among_o we_o but_o above_o all_o those_o infamous_a hypocrisy_n of_o suborn_v religion_n to_o be_v the_o engine_n of_o advance_v our_o secular_a design_n or_o the_o disguise_n to_o conceal_v the_o foul_a intention_n
of_o bring_v down_o that_o most_o sacred_a name_n whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v save_v to_o be_v the_o vile_a instrument_n of_o all_o carnality_n and_o by_o the_o power_n of_o thy_o convince_a spirit_n lord_n humble_a and_o subdue_v all_o that_o exalt_v itself_o against_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n and_o when_o thou_o have_v cast_v out_o so_o many_o evil_a spirit_n be_v please_v thyself_o to_o possess_v and_o enrich_v our_o soul_n to_o plant_v and_o root_n and_o confirm_v and_o secure_v in_o we_o all_o those_o precious_a fruit_n of_o piety_n and_o faith_n and_o obedience_n and_o zeal_n towards_o thou_o of_o purity_n and_o meekness_n and_o simplicity_n and_o contentedness_n and_o sobriety_n in_o ourselves_o of_o justice_n and_o charity_n and_o peaceableness_n and_o bowel_n of_o mercy_n and_o compassion_n towards_o all_o other_o that_o have_v serious_o and_o industrious_o as_o our_o holy_a vocation_n engage_v we_o use_v all_o diligence_n to_o add_v unto_o our_o faith_n virtue_n and_o to_o virtue_n patience_n and_o perseverance_n in_o all_o christian_a practice_n we_o may_v adorn_v that_o profession_n which_o we_o have_v so_o long_o deprave_v and_o have_v have_v our_o fruit_n unto_o holiness_n we_o may_v obtain_v our_o end_n everlasting_a life_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o the_o content_n chap._n i._n the_o notation_n of_o the_o word_n fundamental_a page_n 1_o chap._n ii_o the_o division_n of_o the_o discourse_n into_o four_o part_n what_o be_v fundamental_a in_o general_n page_n 15_o chap._n iii_o a_o particular_a view_n of_o fundamental_o jesus_n christ_n indefinite_o page_n 24_o chap._n iu_o jesus_n christ_n crucify_a page_n 35_o chap._n v._o jesus_n christ_n raise_v etc._n etc._n page_n 38_o chap._n vi_o other_o article_n of_o belief_n in_o christ_n page_n 42_o chap._n vii_o the_o faith_n in_o baptism_n page_n 56_o chap._n viii_o of_o the_o creed_n in_o general_a and_o first_o of_o the_o apostle_n creed_n page_n 58_o chap._n ix_o of_o the_o nicene_n and_o athanasian_n creed_n together_o and_o several_o of_o the_o nicene_n page_n 82_o chap._n x._o of_o the_o athanasian_n creed_n page_n 91_o chap._n xi_o of_o the_o superstructure_n and_o the_o particular_a branch_n thereof_o page_n 94_o chap._n xii_o of_o the_o doctrine_n that_o hinder_v the_o superstruct_n of_o good_a life_n on_o the_o christian_a belief_n first_o among_o the_o romanist_n a_o catalogue_n of_o they_o especial_o that_o of_o the_o infallibility_n of_o the_o church_n 2._o among_o other_o 1._o that_o of_o the_o solifidian_n page_n 108_o chap._n xiii_o of_o the_o fiduciarie_n page_n 120_o chap._n fourteen_o of_o christ_n die_v for_o none_o but_o the_o elect_n page_n 130_o chap._n xv._n of_o the_o irrespective_a decree_n of_o election_n and_o reprobation_n page_n 145_o chap._n xvi_o of_o the_o predetermination_n of_o all_o thing_n page_n 156_o chap._n xvii_o of_o the_o spirit_n act_v all_o thing_n within_o the_o man_n page_n 192_o chap._n xviii_o of_o the_o mistake_v concern_v repentance_n page_n 202_o chap._n xix_o of_o the_o necessary_n to_o the_o superstruct_n of_o good_a life_n on_o this_o foundation_n page_n 211_o a_o prayer_n page_n 240_o the_o end_n errata_fw-la page_n 51._o line_n 12._o re_fw-mi christ_n p._n 60._o §_o 4_o l._n 9_o re_fw-mi eutychen_n p._n 77._o l._n 1._o after_o omit_v add_v p._n 90._o l._n 25._o after_o practice_n add_v p._n 95._o l._n 17._o after_o the_o add_v most_o p._n 110._o marg_n the_o note_n subditos-with_a that_o next_o follow_v it_o valdi_n belong_v to_o p._n 111._o l._n 7._o and_o the_o word_n guilt_n p._n 111._o the_o note_n summorum_fw-la belong_v to_o lin_v 19_o and_o the_o word_n deviabilis_fw-la p._n 111._o the_o note_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d belong_v to_o p._n 112._o l._n 16._o and_o the_o word_n secure_a p._n 114._o l._n 19_o after_o principle_n for_o put_v l._n 20._o after_o falsehood_n for_o put_v l._n 21._o after_o practice_n add_v l._n 23._o after_o bread_n add_v of_o l._n 24._o after_o god_n add_v p._n 128._o l._n 4._o after_o not_o re_fw-mi but_o be_v reasonable_a p._n 172._o l._n 19_o after_o nature_n add_v and_o p._n 178._o l._n 10._o deal_n be_v p._n 189._o l._n 20._o re_fw-mi 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d p._n 198._o l._n 17._o re_fw-mi §_o 11._o p._n 200._o l._n 5._o for_o if_o re_fw-mi of_o p._n 204._o l._n 27._o after_o be_v add_v l._n 30._o after_o god_n add_v p._n 206._o lin_v 9_o after_o repentance_n add_v which_o be_v not_o repentance_n p._n 213._o l._n 17._o after_o §_o 6._o re_fw-mi first_o p._n 219._o l._n 3._o for_o in_o re_fw-mi of_o p._n 223._o l._n 7._o for_o service_n re_fw-mi sacrifice_n p._n 229._o l._n 26._o re_fw-mi diffuse_v foundation_n be_v a_o relative_a and_o figurative_a word_n the_o relation_n of_o it_o to_o superstructure_n building_n on_o the_o sand_n and_o on_o a_o rock_n the_o difference_n between_o they_o the_o superstructure_n to_o which_o foundation_n here_o relate_v two_o sort_n of_o superstructure_n heaven_n the_o church_n heaven_n can_v be_v it_o for_o two_o reason_n the_o first_o the_o second_o fundamental_a to_o a_o church_n to_o piety_n and_o christian_a life_n this_o notion_n of_o fundamental_a confirm_v by_o s._n athanasius_n edify_v four_o branch_n of_o discourse_n propose_v the_o general_a way_n of_o define_v fundamental_o by_o what_o the_o apostle_n teach_v every_o where_o the_o foundation_n lay_v 1_o cor._n 3.11_o 1_o tim._n 6.20_o judas_n 3_o 2_o tim._n 1.13_o eph._n 4.5_o approve_a in_o common_a by_o the_o apostle_n comprehensive_a of_o all_o necessary_n to_o the_o plant_n of_o a_o church_n not_o to_o the_o conversion_n of_o every_o particular_a person_n some_o jew_n reduce_v to_o good_a life_n without_o this_o foundation_n synesius_n a_o bishop_n before_o he_o believe_v the_o resurrection_n jesus_n christ_n the_o foundation_n 1_o cor._n 3.11_o the_o christian_a foundation_n compare_v with_o the_o natural_a with_o the_o judaical_a with_o the_o heathen_a and_o mahomedan_n christ_n crucify_v the_o foundation_n what_o propriety_n the_o cross_n have_v to_o this_o christ_n resurrection_n the_o foundation_n a_o argument_n of_o the_o great_a conviction_n a_o pawn_n of_o our_o resurrection_n corporal_n and_o spiritual_a a_o example_n of_o new_a life_n to_o we_o the_o mystery_n of_o godliness_n 1_o tim._n 3.16_o god_n make_v manifest_a by_o the_o flesh_n the_o arian_n doctrine_n against_o it_o de_fw-fr fide_fw-la p._n 53._o god_n justify_v by_o the_o spirit_n god_n see_v of_o angel_n preach_v among_o the_o gentile_n believe_v on_o among_o man_n the_o jew_n the_o gentile_n receive_a up_o into_o glory_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n the_o apostle_n creed_n prove_v to_o be_v the_o apostle_n apostle_n ecclesia_fw-la per_fw-la universum_fw-la orbem_fw-la usque_fw-la ad_fw-la sin_n terrae_fw-la seminata_fw-la &_o ab_fw-la apostolis_n &_o à _fw-la discipulis_fw-la corum_fw-la accepit_fw-la eam_fw-la fidem_fw-la quae_fw-la est_fw-la in_o unum_fw-la deum_fw-la patrem_fw-la omnipotentem_fw-la etc._n etc._n iren_n l._n 1._o c._n 2._o 2._o quid_fw-la si_fw-la neque_fw-la apostoli_fw-la quidem_fw-la scripturas_fw-la reliquissent_fw-la nobis_fw-la nun_n oportebat_fw-la ordinem_fw-la sequi_fw-la traditionis_fw-la quam_fw-la tradiderunt_fw-la iis_fw-la quibus_fw-la constituebant_fw-la ecclesias_fw-la cui_fw-la ordinationi_fw-la assentiunt_fw-la mullae_fw-la gentes_fw-la barbarorum_fw-la quorum_fw-la qui_fw-la in_o christum_fw-la credunt_fw-la sine_fw-la chartâ_fw-la &_o atramento_fw-la scriptum_fw-la habentes_fw-la in_o cordibus_fw-la suis_fw-la salutare_fw-la &_o veterem_fw-la eruditionem_fw-la diligenter_fw-la custodientes_fw-la in_fw-la unum_fw-la deum_fw-la credentes_fw-la etc._n etc._n iren_n l._n 3._o c._n 4._o the_o article_n thereof_o fundamental_a to_o good_a life_n life_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o article_n of_o god_n the_o father_n of_o god_n the_o son_n of_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n of_o the_o holy_a catholic_n church_n of_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n misinterpret_v right_o understand_v the_o want_n of_o this_o to_o renovation_n in_o a_o first_o a_o second_o a_o three_o respect_n the_o necessity_n of_o it_o the_o belief_n of_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o body_n fundamental_a to_o renovation_n the_o want_n of_o it_o very_o hurtful_a the_o persuasion_n gainful_a everlasting_a life_n the_o necessity_n of_o the_o belief_n of_o that_o the_o design_n of_o â—â—â—er_a creed_n define_v of_o the_o nicene_n one_o god_n of_o all_o thing_n visible_a and_o invisible_a one_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n etc._n etc._n the_o h._n ghost_n the_o lord_n and_o giver_n of_o life_n etc._n etc._n one_o baptism_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o athanasian_n creed_n the_o censure_n the_o general_a nature_n of_o the_o superstruction_n in_o five_o particular_n the_o specialty_n of_o it_o piety_n in_o opposition_n to_o idolatry_n piety_n in_o opposition_n to_o formality_n to_o hypocrisy_n to_o sacrilege_n to_o profaneness_n obedience_n to_o superior_n charity_n e._n purity_n contentedness·_fw-la take_v up_o the_o cross_n