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A53720 Pneumatologia, or, A discourse concerning the Holy Spirit wherein an account is given of his name, nature, personality, dispensation, operations, and effects : his whole work in the old and new creation is explained, the doctrine concering it vindicated from oppositions and reproaches : the nature also and necessity of Gospel-holiness the difference between grace and morality, or a spiritual life unto God in evangelical obedience and a course of moral vertues, are stated and declared / by John Owen ... Owen, John, 1616-1683. 1676 (1676) Wing O793; ESTC R16093 721,250 620

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and_o universal_a sect._n 16_o 2._o the_o effect_n of_o this_o work_n on_o the_o mind_n which_o be_v the_o first_o subject_n affect_v with_o it_o proceed_v not_o so_o far_o as_o to_o give_v it_o delight_n complacency_n and_o satisfaction_n in_o the_o lively_a spiritual_a nature_n and_o excellency_n of_o the_o thing_n reveal_v unto_o it_o the_o true_a nature_n of_o save_v illumination_n consist_v in_o this_o that_o it_o give_v the_o mind_n such_o a_o direct_a intuitive_a insight_n and_o prospect_n into_o spiritual_a thing_n as_o that_o in_o their_o own_o spiritual_a nature_n they_o suit_n please_v and_o satisfy_v it_o so_o that_o it_o be_v transform_v into_o they_o cast_v into_o the_o mould_n of_o they_o and_o rest_v in_o they_o rom._n 6._o 17._o chap._n 12._o 2._o 1_o cor._n 2._o 13_o 14._o 2_o cor._n 3._o 18._o chap._n 4._o 6._o this_o the_o work_n we_o have_v insist_v in_o reach_v not_o unto_o for_o notwithstanding_o any_o discovery_n that_o be_v make_v therein_o of_o spiritual_a thing_n unto_o the_o mind_n it_o find_v not_o a_o immediate_a direct_a spiritual_a excellency_n in_o they_o but_o only_o with_o respect_n unto_o some_o benefit_n or_o advantage_n which_o be_v to_o be_v attain_v by_o mean_n thereof_o it_o will_v not_o give_v such_o a_o spiritual_a insight_n into_o the_o mystery_n of_o god_n grace_n by_o jesus_n christ_n call_v his_o glory_n shine_v in_o the_o face_n of_o christ_n 2_o cor._n 4._o 6._o as_o that_o the_o soul_n in_o its_o first_o direct_a view_n of_o it_o shall_v for_o what_o it_o be_v in_o itself_o admire_v it_o delight_n in_o it_o approve_v it_o and_o find_v spiritual_a solace_n with_o refreshment_n in_o it_o but_o such_o a_o light_n such_o a_o knowledge_n it_o communicate_v as_o that_o a_o man_n may_v like_v it_o well_o in_o its_o effect_n as_o a_o way_n of_o mercy_n and_o salvation_n sect._n 17_o 3._o this_o work_n extend_v itself_o to_o the_o conscience_n also_o but_o yet_o it_o do_v not_o purge_v the_o conscience_n from_o dead_a 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himself_o that_o he_o may_v redeem_v we_o from_o all_o iniquity_n and_o purify_v unto_o himself_o a_o peculiar_a people_n zealous_a of_o good_a work_n tit._n 2._o 14._o for_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o our_o sin_n 1_o joh._n 1._o 7._o for_o he_o love_v we_o and_o wash_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n in_o his_o own_o blood_n rev._n 1._o 5._o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n purge_v our_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n to_o serve_v the_o live_a god_n heb._n 9_o 14._o respect_v i_o acknowledge_v in_o some_o of_o these_o place_n may_v be_v have_v unto_o the_o expiation_n of_o the_o gild_n of_o sin_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o offer_v in_o sacrifice_n for_o so_o in_o himself_o he_o purge_v our_o sin_n heb._n 1._o 3._o but_o as_o they_o all_o suppose_v a_o defilement_n in_o sin_n so_o the_o most_o of_o they_o respect_n its_o cleanse_n by_o the_o application_n of_o the_o virtue_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n unto_o our_o soul_n and_o conscience_n in_o our_o sanctification_n and_o 3_o moreover_o where_o sanctification_n be_v enjoin_v we_o as_o our_o duty_n it_o be_v prescribe_v under_o this_o notion_n of_o cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o sin_n wash_v you_o make_v you_o clean_o isa._n 1._o 16._o o_o jerusalem_n wash_v thy_o heart_n from_o wickedness_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v save_v jer._n 4._o 14._o have_v therefore_o these_o promise_n let_v we_o cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n perfect_a holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n 2_o cor._n 7._o 1._o every_o man_n that_o have_v this_o hope_n in_o he_o purify_v himself_o 1_o joh._n 3._o 3_o psal._n 119._o 9_o 2_o tim._n 2._o 20._o and_o the_o like_a expression_n of_o this_o duty_n occur_v in_o other_o place_n sect._n 2_o 4_o answerable_a unto_o these_o promise_n and_o precept_n and_o in_o the_o confirmation_n of_o they_o we_o have_v the_o institution_n of_o the_o ordinance_n of_o baptism_n the_o outward_a way_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o initiation_n into_o the_o lord_n christ_n and_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o great_a representation_n of_o the_o inward_a wash_n of_o regeneration_n tit._n 3._o 5._o now_o this_o baptism_n in_o the_o first_o place_n express_v the_o outward_a put_v away_o the_o filth_n of_o the_o flesh_n by_o external_a wash_n with_o material_a water_n 1_o pet._n 3._o 21._o and_o that_o which_o answer_v hereunto_o can_v be_v in_o nothing_o but_o the_o inward_a purify_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o conscience_n by_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n that_o be_v say_v our_o apostle_n the_o put_v off_o the_o body_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o flesh_n col._n 2._o 11._o which_o contain_v the_o whole_a defilement_n and_o corruption_n of_o sin_n and_o this_o also_o be_v type_v out_o unto_o we_o by_o all_o the_o legal_a purification_n of_o old_a wherefore_o we_o shall_v do_v three_o thing_n in_o the_o explication_n of_o this_o first_o branch_n of_o our_o sanctification_n 1_o show_v that_o there_o be_v a_o spiritual_a pollution_n and_o defilement_n in_o sin_n 2_o declare_v what_o it_o be_v or_o wherein_o it_o do_v consist_v and_o 3_o manifest_a how_o it_o be_v remove_v or_o wash_v away_o and_o believer_n make_v holy_a thereby_o sect._n 3_o for_o the_o first_o it_o need_v not_o much_o to_o be_v insist_v on_o our_o mind_n and_o their_o conception_n be_v in_o these_o thing_n to_o be_v regulate_v by_o divine_a revelation_n and_o expression_n and_o in_o the_o whole_a representation_n make_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o sin_n of_o our_o concernment_n therein_o of_o the_o respect_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o on_o the_o account_n thereof_o of_o the_o way_n and_o means_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v deliver_v from_o it_o there_o be_v nothing_o so_o much_o inculcate_v as_o its_o be_v filthy_a abominable_a full_a of_o defilement_n and_o pollution_n which_o be_v set_v forth_o both_o in_o the_o plain_a expression_n and_o various_a similitude_n on_o the_o account_n hereof_o be_v it_o say_v to_o be_v abhor_v of_o god_n the_o abominable_a thing_n which_o his_o soul_n hate_v which_o he_o can_v behold_v which_o he_o can_v but_o hate_v and_o detest_v and_o be_v compare_v to_o blood_n wound_n sore_n leprosy_n scum_n loathsome_a disease_n with_o respect_n hereunto_o be_v it_o so_o frequent_o declare_v that_o we_o must_v be_v wash_v purge_v purify_a cleanse_v as_o in_o the_o testimony_n before_o cite_v before_o we_o can_v be_v accept_v with_o he_o or_o be_v bring_v to_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o he_o and_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o application_n of_o his_o blood_n unto_o we_o for_o the_o take_v away_o of_o sin_n be_v compare_v to_o the_o effect_n of_o fire_n water_n soap_n nitre_n every_o thing_n that_o have_v a_o purify_n cleanse_v faculty_n in_o it_o these_o thing_n so_o frequent_o occur_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o testimony_n concern_v they_o be_v so_o multiply_v that_o it_o be_v altogether_o needless_a to_o produce_v particular_a instance_n this_o be_v evident_a and_o undeniable_a that_o the_o scripture_n which_o regulate_v our_o conception_n about_o spiritual_a thing_n express_o declare_v all_o sin_n to_o be_v uncleanness_n and_o every_o sinner_n to_o be_v defile_v thereby_o and_o all_o unsanctified_a person_n to_o be_v whole_o unclean_a and_o how_o far_o these_o expression_n be_v metaphorical_a or_o wherein_o the_o metaphor_n do_v consist_v must_v be_v afterward_o declare_v beside_o there_o be_v no_o notion_n of_o sin_n and_o holiness_n whereof_o believer_n have_v a_o more_o sensible_a spiritual_a experience_n for_o although_o they_o may_v not_o or_o do_v not_o comprehend_v the_o metaphysical_a notion_n or_o nature_n of_o this_o pollution_n and_o defilement_n of_o sin_n yet_o they_o be_v sensible_a of_o the_o effect_n it_o produce_v in_o their_o mind_n and_o conscience_n they_o find_v that_o in_o sin_n which_o be_v attend_v with_o shame_n and_o self-abhorrency_a and_o require_v deep_a abasement_n of_o soul_n they_o discern_v in_o it_o or_o in_o themselves_o on_o the_o account_n of_o it_o a_o unsuitableness_n unto_o the_o holiness_n of_o god_n and_o a_o unfitness_n thereon_o for_o communion_n with_o he_o nothing_o do_v they_o more_o earnest_o labour_v after_o in_o their_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n than_o a_o cleanse_n from_o it_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n nor_o be_v any_o promise_v more_o precious_a unto_o they_o than_o those_o which_o express_v their_o purification_n and_o purge_n from_o it_o for_o these_o be_v they_o which_o next_o unto_o their_o interest_n in_o the_o atonement_n make_v by_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n give_v they_o boldness_n in_o their_o approach_n unto_o god_n so_o our_o apostle_n full_o express_v it_o heb._n 10._o 19_o 20_o 21_o 22._o have_v therefore_o boldness_n to_o enter_v into_o the_o holy_a by_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n by_o a_o new_a and_o live_a way_n which_o he_o have_v consecrate_v for_o we_o through_o the_o veil_n that_o be_v to_o say_v his_o flesh_n and_o have_v a_o high_a priest_n over_o the_o house_n of_o god_n let_v we_o draw_v near_o with_o a_o true_a heart_n in_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n have_v our_o heart_n sprinkle_v from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n and_o our_o body_n wash_v with_o pure_a water_n the_o foundation_n of_o all_o our_o confidence_n in_o our_o access_n unto_o god_n the_o right_a and_o title_n we_o have_v to_o approach_v unto_o he_o be_v lay_v in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o sacrifice_n he_o offer_v the_o atonement_n he_o make_v and_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n which_o he_o obtain_v thereby_o which_o effect_v of_o it_o he_o declare_v v_o 19_o have_v boldness_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n the_o way_n of_o our_o access_n be_v by_o plead_v a_o interest_n in_o his_o death_n and_o suffer_v whereby_o a_o admission_n and_o acceptance_n be_v consecrate_v for_o we_o v_o 20._o by_o a_o new_a and_o live_a way_n which_o he_o have_v consecrate_v and_o our_o encouragement_n to_o make_v use_n of_o this_o foundation_n and_o to_o engage_v in_o this_o way_n be_v take_v from_o his_o discharge_n of_o the_o office_n of_o a_o highpriest_n in_o our_o behalf_n and_o have_v a_o high_a priest_n over_o the_o house_n of_o god_n let_v we_o draw_v near_o but_o beside_o all_o this_o when_o we_o come_v to_o a_o actual_a address_n unto_o god_n that_o we_o may_v make_v use_n of_o the_o boldness_n give_v we_o in_o the_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n it_o be_v moreover_o require_v that_o our_o heart_n be_v sprinkle_v and_o our_o body_n wash_v that_o be_v that_o our_o whole_a person_n be_v purify_v from_o the_o defilement_n of_o sin_n by_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o this_o experience_n of_o believer_n we_o can_v only_o oppose_v unto_o and_o plead_v against_o the_o stupidity_n of_o such_o
person_n by_o who_o these_o thing_n be_v deride_v but_o conclude_v from_o it_o that_o those_o who_o be_v unacquainted_a with_o it_o in_o some_o degree_n of_o sincerity_n be_v whole_o unintere_v in_o that_o evangelical_n holiness_n which_o we_o inquire_v after_o we_o need_v not_o therefore_o further_o labour_n in_o the_o confirmation_n of_o that_o concern_v which_o the_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n be_v so_o multiply_v and_o whereof_o we_o have_v such_o undoubted_a experience_n sect._n 4_o second_o the_o nature_n of_o this_o defilement_n of_o sin_n must_v be_v inquire_v into_o ans._n 1_o by_o some_o it_o be_v reckon_v unto_o gild_n for_o whereas_o the_o inseparable_a effect_n of_o gild_n be_v shame_n and_o fear_v whereby_o it_o immediate_o evidence_v itself_o in_o our_o first_o parent_n and_o shame_n in_o particular_a be_v from_o this_o filth_n of_o sin_n it_o may_v be_v esteem_v a_o adjunct_n thereof_o hence_o sin_n be_v say_v to_o be_v purge_v by_o sacrifice_n when_o its_o gild_n be_v expiate_v and_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o purge_v our_o sin_n by_o himself_o that_o be_v when_o he_o offer_v himself_o a_o sacrifice_n for_o we_o heb._n 1._o 3._o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v grant_v that_o so_o far_o as_o the_o filth_n of_o sin_n be_v take_v away_o not_o by_o actual_a purification_n but_o by_o legal_a expiation_n it_o be_v sin_n with_o its_o gild_n that_o be_v intend_v but_o the_o scripture_n as_o we_o have_v show_v intend_v more_o hereby_o even_o such_o a_o internal_a inherent_a defilement_n as_o be_v take_v away_o by_o real_a actual_a sanctification_n and_o no_o otherwise_o 2_o there_o be_v some_o especial_a sin_n which_o have_v a_o peculiar_a pollution_n and_o defilement_n attend_v they_o and_o which_o thereon_o be_v usual_o call_v uncleanness_n in_o a_o peculiar_a manner_n the_o ground_n hereof_o be_v in_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n 1_o cor._n 6._o 18._o flee_v fornication_n every_o sin_n that_o a_o man_n do_v be_v without_o the_o body_n but_o he_o that_o commit_v fornication_n sin_v against_o his_o own_o body_n all_o sin_n of_o that_o nature_n have_v a_o peculiar_a defilement_n and_o filth_n accompany_v they_o and_o holiness_n be_v sometime_o mention_v in_o a_o opposition_n unto_o this_o especial_a pollution_n 1_o thess._n 4._o 3._o but_o yet_o this_o be_v not_o that_o which_o we_o inquire_v after_o although_o it_o be_v include_v in_o it_o as_o one_o especial_a kind_n of_o it_o that_o we_o now_o consider_v always_o inseparable_o attend_v every_o sin_n as_o sin_n as_o a_o adjunct_n or_o effect_n of_o it_o it_o be_v the_o uncleanness_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o not_o the_o sin_n of_o uncleanness_n which_o we_o intend_v and_o for_o the_o discovery_n of_o its_o proper_a nature_n we_o may_v observe_v 1_o that_o the_o pollution_n of_o sin_n be_v that_o property_n of_o it_o whereby_o it_o be_v direct_o oppose_v unto_o the_o holiness_n of_o god_n and_o which_o god_n express_v his_o holiness_n to_o be_v contrary_a unto_o hence_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v of_o pure_a eye_n than_o to_o behold_v iniquity_n or_o to_o look_v on_o evil_n hab._n 1._o 13._o it_o be_v a_o thing_n vile_a and_o loathsome_a under_o the_o eye_n of_o his_o holiness_n psal._n 5._o 4_o 5_o 6._o so_o speak_v concern_v it_o he_o use_v that_o pathetical_a dehortation_n o_o do_v not_o that_o abominable_a thing_n which_o my_o soul_n hate_v jerem._n 44._o 4._o and_o with_o respect_n unto_o his_o own_o holiness_n it_o be_v that_o he_o set_v it_o forth_o by_o the_o name_n of_o all_o thing_n which_o be_v vile_a filthy_a loathsome_a offensive_a every_o thing_n that_o be_v abominable_a it_o be_v so_o to_o he_o as_o he_o be_v infinite_o pure_a and_o holy_a in_o his_o own_o nature_n and_o that_o consideration_n which_o ingenerate_v shame_n and_o self-abhorrency_a on_o the_o account_n of_o the_o defilement_n of_o sin_n be_v take_v peculiar_o from_o the_o holiness_n of_o god_n hence_o it_o be_v that_o person_n be_v so_o often_o say_v to_o blush_v to_o be_v ashamed_a to_o be_v fill_v with_o confusion_n of_o face_n to_o be_v vile_a to_o be_v abase_v in_o their_o own_o sight_n under_o a_o sense_n and_o apprehension_n of_o this_o filth_n of_o sin_n 2_o the_o holiness_n of_o god_n be_v the_o infinite_a absolute_a perfection_n and_o rectitude_n of_o his_o nature_n as_o the_o eternal_a original_a cause_n and_o pattern_n of_o truth_n uprightness_n and_o rectitude_n in_o all_o and_o this_o holiness_n do_v god_n exert_v as_o in_o all_o he_o do_v natural_o and_o necessary_o so_o particular_o in_o his_o law_n which_o be_v therefore_o good_a holy_a and_o perfect_a because_o it_o represent_v the_o holiness_n of_o god_n which_o be_v impress_v on_o it_o god_n may_v not_o have_v make_v any_o creature_n nor_o give_v a_o law_n which_o be_v free_a act_n of_o his_o will._n but_o on_o supposition_n he_o will_v do_v so_o it_o be_v absolute_o necessary_a from_o his_o own_o nature_n that_o this_o law_n of_o he_o shall_v be_v holy_a and_o therefore_o whatever_o be_v contrary_a unto_o or_o different_a from_o the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v so_o unto_o and_o from_o the_o holiness_n of_o god_n himself_o hence_o it_o follow_v 3_o that_o this_o defilement_n and_o pollution_n of_o sin_n be_v that_o pravity_n disorder_n and_o shameful_a crookedness_n that_o be_v in_o it_o with_o respect_n unto_o the_o holiness_n of_o god_n as_o express_v in_o the_o law_n sin_n be_v either_o original_a or_o actual_a original_a sin_n be_v the_o habitual_a inconformity_n of_o our_o nature_n unto_o the_o holiness_n of_o god_n express_v in_o the_o law_n of_o creation_n actual_a sin_n be_v our_o inconformity_n to_o god_n and_o his_o holiness_n express_v in_o the_o particular_a command_n of_o the_o law_n the_o nature_n of_o all_o sin_n therefore_o consist_v in_o its_o enmity_n its_o inconformity_n to_o the_o rule_n now_o this_o rule_n which_o be_v the_o law_n may_v be_v consider_v two_o way_n which_o give_v a_o twosold_a respect_n or_o inseparable_a consequent_a or_o adjunct_n unto_o every_o sin_n 1_o as_o it_o express_v the_o authority_n of_o god_n in_o its_o precept_n and_o and_o sanction_n hence_o gild_n inseparable_o follow_v every_o sin_n which_o be_v the_o respect_n it_o induce_v on_o the_o sinner_n unto_o the_o law_n upon_o the_o account_n of_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o lawgiver_n the_o act_n of_o sin_n pass_v away_o but_o this_o gild_n abide_v on_o the_o person_n and_o must_v do_v so_o until_o the_o law_n be_v satisfy_v and_o the_o sinner_n thereon_o absolve_v this_o natural_o produce_v fear_v which_o be_v the_o first_o expression_n of_o a_o sense_n of_o gild_n so_o adam_n express_v it_o upon_o his_o sin_n i_o hear_v thy_o voice_n and_o be_v afraid_a gen._n 3._o 10._o 2_o the_o law_n may_v be_v consider_v as_o it_o express_v the_o holiness_n of_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n which_o it_o be_v necessary_a from_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n that_o it_o shall_v do_v hence_o there_o be_v in_o sin_n a_o peculiar_a inconformity_n to_o the_o holiness_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o macula_n the_o spot_n stain_n and_o filth_n of_o it_o which_o be_v inseparable_a from_o it_o while_o god_n be_v holy_a unless_o it_o be_v purge_v and_o do_v away_o as_o we_o shall_v show_v and_o this_o be_v inseparable_o attend_v with_o shame_n which_o be_v the_o expression_n of_o a_o sense_n of_o this_o filth_n of_o sin_n so_o adam_n upon_o his_o sin_n have_v his_o eye_n open_a to_o see_v his_o nakedness_n and_o be_v fill_v with_o shame_n this_o be_v the_o order_n of_o these_o thing_n god_n who_o be_v the_o object_n of_o our_o obedience_n and_o sin_n be_v consider_v as_o the_o supreme_a lawgiver_n on_o his_o law_n he_o have_v impress_v his_o authority_n and_o his_o holiness_n sin_n with_o respect_n unto_o his_o authority_n be_v attend_v with_o gild_n and_o this_o in_o the_o conscience_n of_o the_o sinner_n produce_v fear_n as_o it_o respect_v the_o holiness_n of_o god_n it_o be_v attend_v with_o filth_n or_o uncleanness_n and_o this_o produce_v shame_n and_o the_o ultimate_a effect_n of_o it_o be_v on_o the_o first_o account_n poena_n sensus_fw-la on_o the_o other_o poena_n damni_fw-la this_o therefore_o be_v the_o spot_n the_o stain_n the_o pollution_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v purge_v in_o our_o sanctification_n the_o perverse_a disorder_n and_o shameful_a crookedness_n that_o be_v in_o sin_n with_o respect_n unto_o the_o holiness_n of_o god_n and_o herein_o there_o be_v a_o real_a filthiness_n but_o spiritual_a which_o be_v compare_v with_o and_o oppose_v unto_o thing_n material_o and_o carnal_o so_o not_o that_o which_o go_v into_o a_o man_n meat_n of_o any_o sort_n defile_v he_o say_v our_o saviour_n but_o that_o which_o come_v out_o of_o the_o heart_n that_o be_v spiritual_o with_o respect_n unto_o god_n his_o law_n and_o holiness_n and_o as_o man_n be_v teach_v the_o gild_n of_o sin_n
by_o their_o own_o fear_n which_o be_v the_o inseparable_a adjunct_n of_o it_o so_o be_v they_o teach_v the_o filth_n of_o sin_n by_o their_o own_o shame_n which_o unavoidable_o attend_v it_o to_o instruct_v we_o herein_o be_v one_o end_v of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n for_o in_o the_o renovation_n of_o the_o law_n which_o be_v add_v to_o the_o promise_n because_o of_o transgression_n gal._n 3._o 19_o and_o in_o the_o institution_n annex_v unto_o it_o god_n design_v to_o instruct_v we_o further_o in_o they_o both_o with_o the_o way_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v free_v from_o they_o in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o law_n with_o the_o sanction_n and_o curse_n of_o it_o and_o the_o institution_n of_o sacrifice_n to_o make_v atonement_n for_o sin_n god_n declare_v the_o nature_n of_o gild_n and_o its_o remedy_n by_o the_o same_o law_n and_o by_o the_o institution_n of_o sundry_a ordinance_n for_o purification_n and_o cleanse_v as_o also_o by_o determine_v sundry_a ceremonial_a defilement_n he_o make_v know_v the_o nature_n of_o this_o filth_n and_o its_o remedy_n to_o what_o end_n be_v so_o many_o meat_n and_o drink_n so_o many_o disease_n and_o natural_a distemper_n so_o many_o external_a fortuitous_a accident_n as_o touch_v the_o dead_a and_o the_o like_a make_v religious_o unclean_a by_o the_o law_n it_o be_v to_o no_o other_o but_o to_o teach_v we_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o spiritual_a defilement_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o the_o same_o end_v together_o with_o a_o demonstration_n of_o the_o relief_n and_o remedy_n thereof_o be_v the_o ordinance_n of_o purification_n institute_v which_o as_o they_o be_v outward_a and_o carnal_a purge_v those_o uncleanness_n as_o they_o also_o be_v outward_a and_o carnal_a make_v so_o by_o the_o law_n but_o internal_a and_o spiritual_a thing_n be_v teach_v and_o presigure_v hereby_o yea_o wrought_v and_o effect_v by_o virtue_n of_o their_o typical_a relation_n to_o christ_n as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v heb._n 9_o 13_o 14._o for_o it_o the_o blood_n of_o bull_n and_o of_o goat_n and_o the_o ash_n of_o a_o heifer_n sprinkle_v the_o unclean_a sanctify_v to_o the_o purify_n of_o the_o flesh_n how_o much_o more_o shall_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n purge_v our_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n to_o serve_v the_o live_n god_n and_o hence_o the_o whole_a work_n of_o sanctification_n be_v express_v by_o open_v a_o fountain_n for_o sin_n and_o for_o uncleanness_n that_o be_v the_o purge_n of_o they_o away_o zech._n 13._o 1._o so_o be_v it_o in_o the_o gospel_n where_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o purge_v our_o sin_n with_o respect_n to_o gild_n and_o to_o wash_v our_o soul_n with_o respect_n to_o filth_n yea_o so_o inseparable_a be_v this_o filth_n from_o sin_n and_o shame_n from_o filth_n that_o wherever_o abide_v a_o sense_n of_o sin_n there_o be_v a_o sense_n of_o this_o filth_n with_o shame_n the_o very_a heathen_a who_o have_v only_o the_o work_n of_o their_o own_o mind_n and_o conscience_n for_o their_o guide_n be_v never_o able_a to_o quit_v themselves_o from_o a_o sense_n of_o this_o pollution_n of_o sin_n and_o thence_o proceed_v all_o those_o way_n of_o lustration_n purgation_n and_o cleanse_v by_o wash_n sacrifice_n and_o mysterious_a ceremonious_a observance_n which_o they_o have_v invent_v it_o remain_v therefore_o only_o that_o we_o inquire_v a_o little_a into_o the_o reason_n and_o cause_n why_o this_o pravity_n of_o sin_n and_o discrepancy_n from_o the_o holiness_n of_o god_n be_v such_o a_o defilement_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o so_o inseparable_o attend_v with_o shame_n for_o without_o the_o consideration_n hereof_o we_o can_v never_o understand_v the_o true_a nature_n of_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n and_o it_o will_v also_o then_o yet_o further_o appear_v how_o open_o they_o betray_v their_o prodigious_a ignorance_n of_o these_o thing_n who_o contend_v that_o all_o grace_n consist_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o moral_a virtue_n and_o we_o may_v to_o this_o purpose_n observe_v sect._n 3_o 1_o that_o the_o spiritual_a beauty_n and_o comeliness_n of_o the_o soul_n consist_v in_o its_o conformity_n unto_o god_n grace_n give_v beauty_n hence_o it_o be_v say_v of_o the_o lord_n christ_n that_o he_o be_v fair_a or_o more_o beautiful_a than_o the_o child_n of_o man_n and_o that_o because_o grace_n be_v pour_v into_o his_o lip_n psal._n 45._o 2._o and_o when_o the_o church_n be_v furnish_v or_o adorn_v with_o his_o grace_n he_o affirm_v she_o to_o be_v fair_a and_o comely_a cant._n 1._o 5._o chap._n 6._o 4._o chap._n 7._o 6._o christ_n by_o wash_v of_o it_o take_v away_o its_o spot_n and_o wrinkle_n render_v it_o beautiful_a that_o be_v holy_a and_o without_o blemish_n ephes._n 5._o 27._o and_o this_o beauty_n original_o consist_v in_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o we_o which_o contain_v the_o whole_a order_n harmony_n and_o symmetry_n of_o our_o nature_n in_o all_o their_o faculty_n and_o action_n with_o respect_n unto_o god_n and_o our_o utmost_a end_n that_o therefore_o which_o be_v contrary_a hereunto_o as_o be_v all_o and_o every_o sin_n have_v a_o deformity_n in_o it_o or_o bring_v spot_n stain_n and_o wrinkle_v on_o the_o soul_n there_o be_v in_o sin_n all_o that_o be_v contrary_a to_o spiritual_a beauty_n and_o comeliness_n to_o inward_a order_n and_o glory_n and_o this_o be_v the_o filth_n and_o pollution_n of_o it_o 2_o holiness_n and_o conformity_n to_o god_n be_v the_o honour_n of_o our_o soul_n it_o be_v that_o alone_a which_o make_v they_o true_o noble_a for_o all_o honour_n consist_v in_o a_o accession_n unto_o he_o who_o be_v the_o only_a spring_n and_o absolute_a possessor_n of_o all_o that_o be_v so_o in_o who_o alone_o be_v original_o and_o perfect_o all_o be_v and_o substance_n now_o this_o we_o have_v alone_o by_o holiness_n or_o that_o image_n of_o god_n wherein_o we_o be_v create_v whatever_o be_v contrary_a hereunto_o be_v base_a vile_a and_o unworthy_a this_o be_v sin_n which_o be_v therefore_o the_o only_a base_a thing_n in_o nature_n hence_o it_o be_v say_v of_o some_o great_a sinner_n that_o they_o have_v debase_v themselves_o to_o hell_n isa._n 57_o 9_o this_o belong_v to_o the_o pollution_n of_o sin_n that_o it_o be_v base_a vile_a unworthy_a dishonour_v the_o soul_n fill_v it_o with_o shame_n in_o its_o self_n and_o contempt_n from_o god_n and_o there_o be_v no_o person_n who_o be_v not_o absolute_o harden_v but_o be_v in_o their_o own_o mind_n and_o conscience_n sensible_a of_o this_o baseness_n of_o sin_n as_o they_o be_v also_o of_o the_o deformity_n that_o be_v in_o it_o when_o man_n eye_n be_v open_v to_o see_v their_o nakedness_n how_o vile_a and_o base_a they_o have_v make_v themselves_o by_o sin_n they_o will_v have_v a_o sense_n of_o this_o pollution_n not_o easy_o to_o be_v express_v and_o from_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o sin_n have_v the_o propertye_n and_o effect_n of_o uncleanness_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o in_o the_o conscience_n of_o the_o sinner_n god_n abhor_v loathe_v it_o account_v it_o a_o abominable_a thing_n as_o that_o which_o be_v direct_o contrary_a to_o his_o holiness_n which_o as_o impress_v on_o the_o law_n be_v the_o rule_n of_o purity_n integrity_n spiritual_a beauty_n and_o honour_n and_o in_o the_o conscience_n of_o the_o sinner_n it_o be_v attend_v with_o shame_n as_o a_o thing_n deform_v loathsome_a vile_a base_a and_o dishonourable_a see_v jer._n 2._o 26._o in_o all_o in_o who_o it_o be_v i_o say_v unless_o they_o be_v blind_a and_o obdurate_a it_o fill_v they_o with_o shame_n i_o speak_v not_o of_o such_o as_o be_v little_a or_o not_o at_o all_o spiritual_o sensible_a of_o sin_n or_o any_o of_o its_o propertye_n who_o fear_v not_o because_o of_o its_o gild_n nor_o be_v disquiet_v by_o its_o power_n not_o acquaint_v with_o its_o foam_n or_o disposition_n to_o evil_n and_o so_o not_o ashamed_a of_o its_o filth_n much_o less_o of_o such_o as_o be_v give_v over_o to_o all_o uncleanness_n with_o delight_n and_o greediness_n wallow_v in_o the_o pollution_n of_o it_o like_o the_o sow_n in_o the_o mire_n who_o not_o only_o do_v the_o thing_n which_o god_n abhor_v but_o also_o have_v pleasure_n in_o they_o that_o do_v they_o but_o those_o i_o intend_v who_o have_v the_o least_o real_a conviction_n of_o the_o nature_n and_o tendency_n of_o sin_n who_o be_v all_o in_o one_o degree_n or_o other_o ashamed_a of_o it_o as_o a_o filthy_a thing_n and_o a_o cast_v off_o of_o outward_a shame_n that_o be_v so_o from_o its_o object_n or_o shame_n with_o respect_n unto_o the_o conscience_n and_o judgement_n of_o humane_a kind_a as_o those_o do_v who_o proclaim_v their_o sin_n as_o sodom_n and_o hide_v they_o not_o be_v the_o high_a aggravation_n of_o sin_v and_o contempt_n of_o god_n and_o the_o cast_v out_o of_o
degree_n as_o universal_a sincerity_n do_v require_v but_o it_o may_v be_v yet_o say_v that_o indeed_o hereby_o he_o make_v we_o pure_a and_o prevent_v many_o future_a defilement_n yet_o how_o be_v soul_n free_v from_o those_o it_o have_v contract_v before_o this_o work_n upon_o it_o or_o those_o which_o it_o may_v and_o do_v unavoidable_o afterward_o fall_v into_o for_o as_o there_o be_v no_o man_n do_v good_a and_o sin_v not_o so_o there_o be_v none_o who_o be_v not_o more_o or_o less_o defile_v with_o sin_n while_o they_o be_v in_o the_o body_n here_o in_o this_o world_n the_o apostle_n answer_v this_o objection_n or_o enquiry_n 1_o joh._n 1._o 7_o 8_o 9_o if_o we_o say_v we_o have_v no_o sin_n we_o deceive_v ourselves_o and_o the_o truth_n be_v not_o in_o we_o but_o if_o sin_n be_v in_o we_o we_o be_v defile_v and_o how_o shall_v we_o be_v cleanse_v god_n be_v just_a to_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o unrighteousness_n but_o how_o may_v this_o be_v do_v by_o what_o mean_n may_v it_o be_v accomplish_v the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n his_o son_n cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n sect._n 3_o 2_o it_o be_v therefore_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o second_o place_n which_o be_v the_o meritorious_a procure_n and_o so_o the_o effective_a cause_n that_o immediate_o purge_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n by_o a_o especial_a application_n of_o it_o unto_o our_o soul_n the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o there_o be_v not_o any_o truth_n belong_v unto_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o be_v more_o plain_o and_o evident_o assert_v as_o have_v in_o part_n be_v make_v to_o appear_v before_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n 1_o joh._n 1._o 7._o he_o have_v wash_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n in_o his_o own_o blood_n revel_v 1._o 5._o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n purge_v our_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n heb._n 9_o 14._o he_o give_v himself_o for_o his_o church_n that_o he_o may_v wash_v and_o cleanse_v it_o ephes._n 5._o 26._o to_o purify_v to_o himself_o a_o peculiar_a people_n tit._n 2._o 14._o beside_o whatever_o be_v speak_v in_o the_o whole_a scripture_n concern_v purify_n the_o unclean_a the_o leprous_a the_o defile_v by_o sacrifice_n or_o other_o institution_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n it_o be_v all_o instructive_a in_o and_o directive_n unto_o the_o purify_n nature_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n from_o whence_o alone_o these_o institution_n have_v their_o efficacy_n and_o the_o virtue_n of_o it_o be_v promise_v under_o that_o notion_n zech._n 13._o 1._o and_o this_o the_o faith_n and_o experience_n of_o all_o believer_n do_v confirm_v for_o they_o be_v no_o imagination_n of_o their_o own_o but_o what_o be_v build_v on_o the_o truth_n and_o promise_n of_o god_n yield_v sensible_a spiritual_a relief_n and_o refreshment_n unto_o their_o soul_n this_o they_o believe_v this_o they_o pray_v for_o and_o find_v the_o fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o in_o themselves_o it_o may_v be_v some_o of_o they_o do_v not_o it_o may_v be_v few_o of_o they_o do_v comprehend_v distinct_o the_o way_n whereby_o and_o the_o manner_n how_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n so_o long_o since_o shed_v and_o offer_v shall_v cleanse_v they_o now_o from_o their_o sin_n but_o the_o thing_n itself_o they_o do_v believe_v as_o it_o be_v reveal_v and_o find_v the_o use_n of_o it_o in_o all_o wherein_o they_o have_v to_o do_v with_o god_n and_o i_o must_v say_v let_v profane_a and_o ignorant_a person_n while_o they_o please_v deride_v what_o they_o understand_v not_o nor_o be_v able_a to_o disprove_v that_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n which_o lead_v believer_n into_o all_o truth_n and_o enable_v they_o to_o pray_v according_a to_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n of_o god_n do_v guide_v they_o in_o and_o by_o the_o work_n and_o experience_n of_o faith_n to_o pray_v for_o those_o thing_n the_o depth_n of_o who_o mystery_n they_o can_v comprehend_v and_o he_o who_o well_o study_v the_o thing_n which_o he_o be_v teach_v of_o the_o spirit_n to_o ask_v of_o god_n will_v find_v a_o door_n open_v into_o much_o spiritual_a wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n for_o let_v the_o world_n rage_n on_o in_o those_o prayer_n which_o believer_n be_v teach_v and_o enable_v unto_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n help_v of_o they_o as_o a_o spirit_n of_o supplication_n there_o be_v two_o thing_n inexpressible_a 1_o the_o inward_a labour_v and_o spiritual_a work_v of_o the_o sanctify_a heart_n and_o affection_n towards_o god_n wherein_o consist_v those_o sigh_n and_o groan_n that_o can_v be_v utter_v rom._n 8._o 26._o god_n alone_o see_v and_o know_v and_o understand_v the_o fervent_a work_n of_o the_o new_a creature_n when_o act_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o supplication_n and_o so_o it_o be_v add_v in_o the_o next_o word_n vers._n 27._o an_o he_o who_o search_v the_o heart_n know_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d what_o be_v the_o meaning_n of_o the_o spirit_n what_o it_o savour_v and_o incline_v unto_o it_o be_v not_o any_o distinct_a or_o separate_a act_n of_o the_o spirit_n by_o himself_o that_o be_v intend_v but_o what_o and_o how_o he_o work_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o believer_n as_o he_o be_v a_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o supplication_n and_o this_o be_v know_v only_o unto_o he_o who_o be_v the_o searcher_n of_o heart_n and_o as_o he_o be_v so_o and_o he_o know_v what_o be_v the_o bent_n frame_n inclination_n and_o act_n of_o the_o inward_a man_n in_o prayer_n from_o the_o power_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o they_o themselves_o in_o who_o they_o be_v wrought_v do_v not_o fathom_v nor_o reach_v the_o depth_n of_o this_o he_o do_v in_o the_o subject_a of_o prayer_n the_o heart_n and_o mind_n of_o believer_n the_o effect_n of_o his_o operation_n in_o they_o be_v inexpressible_a 2_o as_o to_o the_o object_n of_o prayer_n or_o thing_n pray_v for_o he_o do_v in_o and_o by_o the_o word_n so_o represent_v and_o exhibit_v the_o 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invent_v to_o this_o purpose_n have_v be_v before_o declare_v and_o every_o one_o be_v ready_a to_o find_v out_o a_o way_n of_o his_o own_o every_o one_o will_v apply_v his_o own_o soap_n and_o his_o own_o nitre_n though_o the_o only_a fountain_n for_o cleanse_v be_v nigh_o unto_o we_o yet_o we_o can_v see_v it_o until_o the_o holy_a ghost_n open_a our_o eye_n as_o he_o do_v the_o eye_n of_o hagar_n he_o it_o be_v who_o show_v it_o unto_o we_o and_o lead_v we_o unto_o it_o this_o be_v a_o eminent_a part_n of_o his_o office_n and_o work_n the_o principal_a end_n of_o his_o send_n and_o consequent_o of_o his_o whole_a work_n be_v to_o glorify_v the_o son_n as_o the_o end_n and_o work_n of_o the_o son_n be_v to_o glorify_v the_o father_n and_o the_o great_a way_n whereby_o he_o glorifi_v christ_n be_v by_o show_v such_o thing_n unto_o we_o joh._n 16._o 14._o and_o without_o his_o discovery_n we_o can_v know_v nothing_o of_o christ_n nor_o of_o the_o thing_n of_o christ_n for_o he_o be_v not_o send_v in_o vain_a to_o show_v we_o the_o thing_n that_o we_o can_v see_v of_o ourselves_o and_o what_o be_v more_o so_o of_o christ_n than_o his_o blood_n and_o its_o efficacy_n for_o the_o purge_n of_o our_o sin_n we_o never_o therefore_o discern_v it_o spiritual_o and_o in_o a_o due_a manner_n but_o by_o he_o to_o have_v a_o true_a spiritual_a sense_n of_o the_o defilement_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o gracious_a view_n of_o the_o cleanse_a virtue_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v a_o eminent_a effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n something_o like_o it_o there_o may_v be_v in_o the_o work_n of_o a_o awaken_v natural_a conscience_n with_o some_o beam_n of_o outward_a gospel-light_n fall_v on_o it_o but_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o it_o of_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n this_o therefore_o second_o we_o must_v endeavour_v after_o if_o we_o intend_v to_o be_v cleanse_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n 3._o it_o be_v he_o who_o work_v faith_n in_o we_o whereby_o we_o be_v actual_o interest_v in_o the_o purify_n virtue_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n by_o faith_n we_o receive_v christ_n himself_o and_o by_o faith_n do_v we_o receive_v all_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o mediation_n that_o be_v as_o they_o be_v tender_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o promise_v of_o god_n he_o be_v our_o propitiation_n through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n as_o offer_v and_o he_o be_v our_o sanctification_n through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n as_o sprinkle_v and_o particular_a act_n of_o faith_n on_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n for_o the_o cleanse_n of_o the_o soul_n from_o sin_n be_v require_v of_o we_o a_o renew_a conscience_n be_v sensible_a of_o a_o pollution_n in_o every_o sin_n and_o be_v not_o free_v from_o the_o shame_n of_o it_o without_o a_o particular_a application_n unto_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n it_o come_v by_o faith_n to_o the_o fountain_n set_v open_a for_o sin_n and_o uncleanness_n as_o the_o sick_a man_n to_o the_o pool_n of_o heal_v water_n and_o wait_v for_o a_o season_n to_o be_v cleanse_v in_o it_o so_o david_n on_o the_o defilement_n he_o have_v contract_v by_o his_o great_a sin_n address_v himself_o unto_o god_n with_o that_o prayer_n purge_v i_o with_o hyssop_n and_o i_o shall_v be_v clean_a wash_v i_o and_o i_o shall_v be_v white_a than_o snow_n psal._n 51._o 7._o he_o allude_v unto_o the_o purge_n of_o the_o leprous_a person_n the_o ordinance_n whereof_o be_v institute_v levit._n 14._o 5_o 6_o 7_o or_o that_o more_o general_a institution_n for_o the_o purification_n of_o all_o legal_a uncleanness_n by_o the_o water_n of_o separation_n make_v of_o the_o ash_n of_o red_a heifer_n numb_a 19_o 4_o 5_o 6._o which_o our_o apostle_n have_v respect_n unto_o heb._n 9_o 14._o for_o both_o these_o purification_n be_v make_v by_o the_o sprinkle_v of_o blood_n or_o water_n with_o hyssop_n it_o be_v plain_a i_o say_v he_o allude_v unto_o these_o institution_n but_o it_o be_v as_o plain_a they_o be_v not_o the_o thing_n which_o he_o intend_v for_o there_o be_v not_o in_o the_o law_n any_o purge_n by_o hyssop_n for_o person_n guilty_a of_o such_o sin_n as_o he_o lie_v under_o and_o therefore_o he_o profess_v in_o the_o close_a of_o the_o psalm_n that_o sacrifice_n and_o burnt-offering_a god_n will_v not_o accept_v in_o his_o case_n v_o 16._o it_o be_v therefore_o that_o which_o be_v signify_v by_o those_o institution_n which_o he_o make_v his_o application_n unto_o namely_o real_o to_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n by_o which_o he_o may_v be_v justify_v from_o all_o thing_n from_o which_o he_o can_v not_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o law_n of_o moses_n act_v 13._o 39_o and_o so_o likewise_o purify_v in_o like_a manner_n do_v all_o believer_n make_v a_o actual_a application_n unto_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n for_o the_o purge_n away_o of_o their_o sin_n which_o until_o it_o be_v do_v they_o have_v a_o conscience_n of_o sin_n that_o be_v condemn_v they_o for_o sin_n and_o fill_v they_o with_o shame_n and_o fear_v heb._n 10._o 1_o 2_o 3._o sect._n 6_o and_o this_o actual_a application_n by_o faith_n unto_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n for_o cleanse_v the_o mystery_n whereof_o be_v scorn_v by_o many_o as_o a_o thing_n fanatical_a and_o unintelligible_a consist_v in_o these_o four_o thing_n 1_o a_o spiritual_a view_n and_o due_a consideration_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o sacrifice_n as_o propose_v in_o the_o promise_v of_o the_o gospel_n for_o our_o cleanse_n and_o purification_n look_v unto_o i_o say_v he_o and_o be_v save_v isa_n 45._o 22._o which_o respect_v the_o whole_a work_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o all_o the_o mean_n thereof_o our_o way_n of_o come_v unto_o our_o interest_n therein_o be_v by_o look_v to_o he_o namely_o as_o he_o be_v propose_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o as_o the_o serpent_n be_v lift_v up_o by_o moses_n in_o the_o wilderness_n so_o be_v he_o in_o his_o sacrifice_n on_o the_o cross_n lift_v up_o joh._n 3._o 14._o and_o so_o in_o the_o gospel_n be_v he_o represent_v unto_o we_o gal._n 3._o 1._o and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o be_v heal_v in_o the_o wilderness_n be_v by_o look_v unto_o the_o serpent_n that_o be_v lift_v up_o herein_o then_o do_v faith_n first_o act_n itself_o by_o a_o spiritual_a view_n and_o due_a consideration_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o propose_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o gospel_n for_o the_o only_a mean_n of_o our_o purification_n and_o the_o more_o we_o abide_v in_o this_o contemplation_n the_o more_o effectual_a will_v our_o success_n be_v in_o our_o application_n thereto_o 2_o faith_n actual_o rely_v on_o his_o blood_n for_o the_o real_a effect_n of_o the_o great_a work_n and_o end_v for_o which_o
it_o be_v propose_v unto_o we_o for_o god_n set_v he_o forth_o as_o to_o be_v a_o propitiation_n through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n as_o offer_v rom._n 3._o 25._o so_o to_o be_v our_o sanctification_n through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n as_o sprinkle_v and_o the_o establish_n of_o this_o especial_a faith_n in_o our_o soul_n be_v that_o which_o the_o apostle_n aim_v at_o in_o his_o excellent_a reason_v heb._n 9_o 13_o 14._o and_o his_o conclusion_n unto_o that_o purpose_n be_v so_o evident_a that_o he_o encourage_v we_o thereon_o to_o draw_v nigh_o in_o the_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n heb._n 10._o 22._o 3_o faith_n work_v herein_o by_o fervent_a prayer_n as_o it_o do_v in_o its_o whole_a address_n unto_o god_n with_o respect_n unto_o his_o promise_n because_o for_o all_o these_o thing_n god_n will_v be_v seek_v unto_o by_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n by_o this_o mean_v the_o soul_n bring_v itself_o nigh_o unto_o its_o own_o mercy_n and_o this_o we_o be_v direct_v unto_o heb._n 4._o 15_o 16._o 4_o a_o acquiescency_n in_o the_o truth_n and_o faithfulness_n of_o god_n for_o cleanse_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n whence_o we_o be_v free_v from_o discourage_v perplex_v shame_n and_o have_v boldness_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n 4._o the_o holy_a ghost_n actual_o communicate_v the_o cleanse_a purify_n virtue_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n unto_o our_o soul_n and_o conscience_n whereby_o we_o be_v free_v from_o shame_n and_o have_v boldness_n towards_o god_n for_o the_o whole_a work_n of_o the_o application_n of_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o mediation_n of_o christ_n unto_o believer_n be_v his_o proper_o and_o these_o be_v the_o thing_n which_o believer_n aim_v at_o and_o intend_v in_o all_o their_o servant_n supplication_n for_o the_o purify_n and_o cleanse_v of_o their_o soul_n by_o the_o sprinkle_n and_o wash_v of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o faith_n and_o persuasion_n whereof_o give_v they_o peace_n and_o holy_a boldness_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n without_o which_o they_o can_v have_v nothing_o but_o shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o face_n in_o a_o sense_n of_o their_o own_o pollution_n sect._n 7_o how_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o our_o purification_n as_o it_o be_v offer_v in_o that_o thereby_o he_o procure_v for_o we_o eternal_a redemption_n with_o all_o that_o be_v conduce_v or_o needful_a thereunto_o and_o how_o thereby_o he_o expiate_v our_o sin_n belong_v not_o unto_o this_o place_n to_o declare_v nor_o shall_v i_o insist_v upon_o the_o more_o mysterious_a way_n of_o communicate_v cleanse_a virtue_n unto_o we_o from_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n by_o virtue_n of_o our_o union_n with_o he_o what_o have_v be_v speak_v may_v suffice_v to_o give_v a_o little_a insight_n into_o that_o influence_n which_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n have_v into_o this_o first_o part_n of_o our_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n and_o as_o for_o those_o who_o affirm_v that_o it_o no_o otherwise_o cleanse_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n but_o only_o because_o we_o believe_v his_o doctrine_n confirm_v by_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n do_v amend_v our_o life_n turn_v from_o sin_n unto_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n they_o renounce_v the_o mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o all_o the_o proper_a efficacy_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n sect._n 8_o 3_o faith_n be_v the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o our_o purification_n purify_n their_o heart_n by_o faith_n act_v 15._o 9_o the_o two_o unfailing_a evidence_n of_o sincere_a faith_n be_v that_o within_o it_o purifi_v the_o heart_n and_o without_o it_o work_v by_o love_n these_o be_v the_o touchstone_n whereon_o faith_n may_v yea_o ought_v to_o be_v try_v we_o purify_v our_o soul_n in_o obey_v the_o truth_n through_o the_o spirit_n 1_o pet._n 1._o 20._o that_o be_v by_o believe_v which_o be_v our_o original_a obedience_n unto_o the_o truth_n and_o hereby_o be_v our_o soul_n purify_v unbeliever_n and_o unclean_a be_v the_o same_o tit._n 1._o 15._o for_o they_o have_v nothing_o in_o they_o whereby_o they_o may_v be_v instrumental_o cleanse_v and_o we_o be_v purify_v by_o faith_n because_o 1_o faith_n itself_o be_v the_o principal_a grace_n whereby_o our_o nature_n be_v restore_v unto_o the_o image_n of_o god_n and_o so_o free_v from_o our_o original_a defilement_n col._n 3._o 10._o joh._n 17._o 3._o 2_o it_o be_v by_o faith_n on_o our_o part_n whereby_o we_o receive_v the_o purify_n virtue_n and_o influence_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n whereof_o we_o have_v before_o discourse_v faith_n be_v the_o grace_n whereby_o we_o constant_o adhere_v and_o cleave_v unto_o christ._n deut._n 4._o 4._o josh._n 23._o 8._o act_n 11._o 10._o and_o if_o the_o woman_n who_o touch_v his_o garment_n in_o faith_n obtain_v virtue_n from_o he_o to_o heal_v her_o issue_n of_o blood_n shall_v not_o those_o who_o cleave_v unto_o he_o continual_o derive_v virtue_n from_o he_o for_o the_o heal_n of_o their_o spiritual_a defilement_n 3_o it_o be_v by_o the_o work_v of_o faith_n principal_o whereby_o those_o lust_n and_o corruption_n which_o be_v defile_v be_v mortify_v subdue_v and_o gradual_o wrought_v out_o of_o our_o mind_n all_o actual_a defilement_n spring_v from_o the_o remainder_n of_o defile_v lust_n and_o their_o deprave_a work_n in_o we_o heb._n 12._o 15._o jam._n 1._o 14._o how_o faith_n work_v to_o the_o correct_v and_o subdue_a of_o they_o by_o derive_v supply_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o grace_n to_o that_o end_n from_o jesus_n christ_n as_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o our_o abide_n in_o he_o whereon_o alone_o those_o supply_n do_v depend_v joh._n 15._o 3_o 4_o 5._o as_o also_o by_o the_o act_n of_o all_o other_o grace_n which_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o pollute_a lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o destructive_a of_o they_o be_v usual_o declare_v and_o we_o must_v not_o too_o far_o enlarge_v on_o these_o thing_n 4_o faith_n take_v in_o all_o the_o motive_n which_o be_v propose_v unto_o we_o to_o stir_v we_o up_o unto_o our_o utmost_a endeavour_n and_o diligence_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o mean_n and_o way_n for_o the_o prevent_n of_o the_o defilement_n of_o sin_n and_o for_o the_o cleanse_v our_o mind_n and_o conscience_n from_o the_o relic_n of_o dead_a work_n and_o these_o motive_n which_o be_v great_a and_o many_o may_v be_v reduce_v unto_o two_o head_n 1_o a_o participation_n of_o the_o excellent_a promise_n of_o god_n at_o the_o present_a the_o consideration_n hereof_o bring_v a_o singular_a enforcement_n on_o the_o soul_n of_o believer_n to_o endeavour_v after_o universal_a purity_n and_o holiness_n 2_o cor._n 7._o 1._o and_o 2_o the_o future_a enjoyment_n of_o god_n in_o glory_n whereunto_o we_o can_v attain_v without_o be_v purify_v from_o sin_n 1_o joh._n 3._o 1._o now_o these_o motive_n which_o be_v the_o spring_n of_o our_o duty_n in_o this_o matter_n be_v receive_v and_o make_v efficacious_a by_o faith_n only_o sect._n 9_o 4_o purge_v from_o sin_n be_v likewise_o in_o the_o scripture_n ascribe_v unto_o affliction_n of_o all_o sort_n hence_o they_o be_v call_v god_n furnace_n and_o his_o fining-pot_n isa._n 31._o 9_o chap._n 48._o 10._o whereby_o he_o take_v away_o the_o dross_n and_o filth_n of_o the_o vessel_n of_o his_o house_n they_o be_v call_v fire_n that_o try_v the_o way_n and_o work_n of_o man_n consume_v their_o hay_n and_o stubble_n and_o purify_n their_o gold_n and_o silver_n 1_o cor._n 3._o 13._o and_o this_o they_o do_v through_o a_o efficacy_n unto_o the_o end_v communicate_v unto_o they_o in_o the_o design_n and_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n for_o by_o and_o in_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n they_o be_v cut_v off_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o first_o covenant_n whereunto_o all_o evil_a and_o trouble_n do_v belong_v and_o implant_v into_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n the_o tree_n of_o the_o cross_n be_v cast_v into_o the_o water_n of_o affliction_n have_v render_v they_o wholesome_a and_o medicinal_a and_o as_o the_o lord_n christ_n be_v the_o head_n of_o the_o covenant_n all_o the_o affliction_n and_o persecution_n that_o befall_v his_o member_n be_v original_o he_o isa._n 63._o 9_o act_n 9_o 5._o col._n 1._o 24._o so_o they_o all_o tend_v to_o work_v we_o unto_o a_o conformity_n unto_o he_o in_o purity_n and_o holiness_n and_o they_o work_v towards_o this_o bless_a end_n of_o purify_n the_o soul_n several_a way_n for_o 1_o they_o have_v in_o they_o some_o token_n of_o god_n displeasure_n against_o sin_n which_o those_o who_o be_v exercise_v by_o they_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o consideration_n of_o unto_o a_o fresh_a view_n of_o the_o vileness_n of_o it_o for_o although_o affliction_n be_v a_o effect_n of_o love_n yet_o it_o be_v of_o love_n mix_v with_o care_n to_o obviate_v and_o prevent_v distemper_n whatever_o
to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o that_o be_v satisfy_v with_o its_o truth_n and_o that_o this_o be_v the_o only_a way_n of_o cleanse_a sin_n appoint_v and_o bless_v by_o god_n himself_o their_o mind_n may_v be_v exercise_v about_o it_o and_o so_o be_v take_v off_o from_o rest_v on_o those_o vain_a medicine_n and_o remedy_n which_o have_v nothing_o else_o to_o fix_v upon_o their_o own_o heart_n and_o other_o blind_a devotion_n will_v suggest_v unto_o they_o 5._o but_o now_o the_o great_a enquiry_n be_v how_o a_o sinful_a defile_v soul_n may_v come_v to_o have_v a_o interest_n in_o or_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o purify_n virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n ans._n 1_o the_o purify_n virtue_n and_o force_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n with_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o spirit_n for_o its_o application_n to_o make_v it_o effectual_a unto_o our_o soul_n and_o conscience_n be_v propose_v and_o exhibit_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o promise_v of_o the_o covenant_n 2_o pet._n 1._o 4._o this_o all_o the_o instance_n which_o need_v not_o be_v recite_v before_o produce_v do_v testify_v unto_o 2_o the_o only_a way_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o good_a thing_n present_v in_o the_o promise_n be_v by_o faith_n so_o abraham_n be_v say_v to_o have_v receive_v the_o promise_n heb._n 11._o 17._o and_o so_o be_v we_o also_o and_o to_o receive_v christ_n himself_o now_o this_o be_v not_o from_o their_o be_v propose_v unto_o we_o but_o from_o our_o believe_v of_o that_o which_o be_v propose_v as_o it_o be_v express_v of_o abraham_n rom._n 4._o 19_o 20_o 21._o chap._n 10._o 6_o 7_o 8_o 9_o the_o whole_a use_n benefit_n and_o advantage_n of_o the_o promise_n depend_v absolute_o on_o our_o mix_v they_o with_o faith_n as_o the_o apostle_n declare_v heb._n 4._o 1._o where_o they_o be_v mix_v with_o faith_n there_o they_o profit_v we_o there_o we_o real_o receive_v the_o thing_n promise_v where_o they_o be_v not_o so_o mix_v they_o be_v of_o no_o use_n but_o to_o aggravate_v our_o sin_n and_o unbelief_n i_o know_v that_o by_o some_o man_n the_o whole_a nature_n and_o work_n of_o faith_n be_v deride_v they_o say_v it_o be_v nothing_o but_o a_o strong_a fix_v of_o the_o imagination_n upon_o what_o be_v say_v however_o we_o know_v that_o if_o a_o man_n promise_v we_o any_o thing_n serious_o and_o solemn_o which_o be_v absolute_o in_o his_o power_n we_o trust_v unto_o his_o word_n or_o believe_v he_o consider_v his_o wisdom_n honesty_n and_o ability_n this_o we_o know_v be_v not_o a_o mere_a fix_v of_o the_o imagination_n but_o it_o be_v a_o real_a and_o useful_a confidence_n or_o trust._n and_o whereas_o god_n have_v give_v unto_o we_o great_a and_o precious_a promise_n and_o that_o under_o several_a confirmation_n especial_o that_o of_o his_o oath_n and_o covenant_n if_o we_o do_v real_o believe_v their_o accomplishment_n and_o that_o it_o shall_v be_v unto_o we_o according_a to_o his_o word_n upon_o the_o account_n of_o his_o veracity_n divine_a power_n righteousness_n and_o holiness_n why_o shall_v this_o be_v esteem_v a_o fanatical_a fix_v of_o the_o imagination_n if_o it_o be_v so_o it_o be_v so_o in_o abraham_n our_o example_n rom._n 4._o 19_o 20_o 21._o but_o this_o blasphemous_a figment_n design_v to_o the_o overthrow_n of_o the_o way_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n by_o jesus_n christ_n shall_v be_v elsewhere_o more_o full_o examine_v god_n as_o be_v say_v give_v unto_o we_o great_a and_o precious_a promise_n that_o by_o they_o we_o may_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n these_o promise_v he_o require_v we_o to_o receive_v and_o to_o mix_v they_o with_o faith_n that_o be_v trust_v to_o and_o rest_v on_o his_o divine_a power_n and_o veracity_n ascribe_v unto_o he_o thereby_o the_o glory_n of_o they_o to_o believe_v that_o the_o thing_n promise_v unto_o we_o shall_v be_v accomplish_v which_o be_v the_o mean_n by_o god_n appointment_n whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v real_o make_v partaker_n of_o they_o such_o be_v the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n so_o celebrate_v by_o our_o apostle_n and_o such_o be_v all_o the_o true_a and_o save_a faith_n that_o ever_o be_v in_o the_o world_n from_o the_o foundation_n of_o it_o wherefore_o 3_o this_o be_v the_o only_a way_n and_o mean_n to_o obtain_v a_o interest_n in_o the_o cleanse_a virtue_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n god_n have_v give_v this_o power_n and_o efficacy_n unto_o it_o by_o the_o covenant_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n it_o be_v propose_v and_o tender_v unto_o we_o faith_n in_o that_o promise_n be_v that_o alone_a which_o give_v we_o a_o interest_n in_o it_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o it_o and_o render_v it_o actual_o effectual_a unto_o we_o whereby_o we_o be_v real_o cleanse_v from_o sin_n 4_o there_o be_v two_o thing_n which_o concur_v unto_o the_o efficacy_n of_o faith_n to_o this_o purpose_n 1._o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o grace_n or_o duty_n itself_o despise_v their_o ignorance_n who_o tell_v you_o this_o be_v but_o a_o deceitful_a fix_v of_o the_o imagination_n for_o they_o know_v not_o what_o they_o say_v when_o man_n come_v to_o the_o real_a practice_n of_o this_o duty_n they_o will_v find_v what_o it_o be_v to_o discard_v all_o other_o way_n and_o pretence_n of_o cleanse_v what_o it_o be_v sincere_o and_o real_o to_o give_v unto_o god_n against_o all_o difficulty_n and_o opposition_n the_o glory_n of_o his_o power_n faithfulness_n goodness_n and_o grace_n what_o it_o be_v to_o approve_v of_o the_o wisdom_n and_o love_n of_o god_n in_o find_v out_o this_o way_n for_o we_o and_o the_o infiniteness_n of_o his_o grace_n in_o provide_v it_o when_o we_o be_v lose_v and_o under_o the_o curse_n and_o to_o be_v fill_v with_o a_o holy_a admiration_n of_o he_o on_o that_o account_n all_o which_o belong_v unto_o the_o faith_n mention_v neither_o be_v it_o nor_o can_v it_o be_v act_v in_o a_o due_a manner_n without_o they_o and_o when_o you_o understand_v these_o thing_n you_o will_v not_o think_v it_o so_o strange_a that_o god_n shall_v appoint_v this_o way_n of_o believe_v only_o as_o the_o mean_n to_o interest_n we_o in_o the_o purify_n virtue_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n 2._o hereby_o be_v we_o as_o have_v be_v show_v unite_v unto_o christ_n from_o who_o alone_o be_v our_o cleanse_n he_o that_o declare_v another_o way_n must_v make_v another_o gospel_n 6._o faith_n in_o this_o case_n will_v act_v itself_o in_o and_o by_o fervent_a prayer_n when_o david_n have_v by_o sin_n bring_v himself_o into_o that_o condition_n wherein_o he_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o a_o new_a universal_a purification_n how_o earnest_n be_v he_o in_o his_o supplication_n that_o god_n will_v again_o purge_v and_o cleanse_v he_o psal._n 51._o and_o when_o any_o soul_n be_v real_o come_v over_o to_o the_o way_n of_o god_n for_o his_o wash_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n he_o will_v not_o be_v more_o earnest_a and_o fervent_a in_o any_o supplication_n than_o in_o this_o and_o herein_o and_o hereby_o do_v christ_n communicate_v of_o the_o purge_a efficacy_n of_o his_o blood_n unto_o we_o and_o these_o thing_n may_v in_o some_o measure_n suffice_v for_o the_o direction_n and_o guidance_n of_o those_o who_o be_v yet_o whole_o under_o the_o pollution_n of_o corrupt_a nature_n how_o they_o may_v proceed_v to_o get_v themselves_o cleanse_v according_a to_o the_o mind_n of_o god_n not_o that_o this_o order_n or_o method_n be_v prescribe_v unto_o any_o only_o these_o be_v the_o head_n of_o those_o thing_n which_o in_o one_o degree_n or_o other_o be_v wrought_v in_o the_o soul_n of_o they_o who_o christ_n will_v and_o do_v cleanse_v from_o their_o sin_n sect._n 14_o second_o instruction_n also_o may_v be_v hence_o take_v for_o they_o concern_v who_o our_o apostle_n say_v such_o be_v you_o but_o you_o be_v wash_v but_o you_o be_v sanctify_v but_o you_o be_v justify_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o god_n 1_o cor._n 6._o 9_o such_o as_o be_v free_v from_o the_o general_a pollution_n of_o nature_n by_o the_o wash_v of_o regeneration_n and_o renew_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n tit._n 3._o 5._o those_o i_o mean_v who_o have_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o that_o cleanse_a purify_n work_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o we_o have_v describe_v several_a duty_n be_v incumbent_a on_o they_o with_o respect_n hereunto_o as_o 1_o continual_a self-abasement_n in_o the_o remembrance_n of_o that_o woeful_a defile_a state_n and_o condition_n from_o whence_o they_o have_v be_v deliver_v this_o consideration_n be_v one_o of_o they_o which_o principal_o do_v influence_n the_o mind_n of_o believer_n unto_o humility_n and_o hide_v pride_n from_o they_o for_o what_o shall_v creature_n of_o such_o
together_o with_o the_o command_n of_o god_n require_v we_o to_o be_v holy_a we_o shall_v consider_v the_o promise_n wherewith_o it_o be_v accompany_v among_o the_o thing_n as_o a_o encouragement_n unto_o the_o cheerful_a performance_n of_o that_o obedience_n which_o the_o command_n itself_o make_v necessary_a sect._n 37_o wherefore_o the_o force_n of_o this_o argument_n be_v evident_a and_o expose_v unto_o all_o god_n have_v in_o this_o matter_n positive_o declare_v his_o will_n interpose_v his_o sovereign_a authority_n command_v we_o to_o be_v holy_a and_o that_o on_o the_o penalty_n of_o his_o utmost_a displeasure_n and_o he_o have_v therewithal_o give_v we_o redouble_v assurance_n as_o in_o a_o case_n wherein_o we_o be_v very_o apt_a to_o deceive_v ourselves_o that_o be_v we_o else_o what_o we_o will_v or_o can_v be_v without_o sincere_a holiness_n he_o will_v neither_o own_v we_o nor_o have_v any_o thing_n to_o do_v with_o we_o be_v our_o gift_n part_n ability_n place_n dignity_n usefulness_n in_o the_o world_n profession_n outward_a duty_n what_o they_o will_v unless_o we_o be_v sincere_o holy_a which_o we_o may_v not_o be_v and_o yet_o be_v eminent_a in_o all_o these_o thing_n we_o be_v not_o we_o can_v we_o shall_v not_o be_v accept_v with_o god_n sect._n 38_o and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v careful_a to_o obviate_v a_o deceit_n in_o this_o matter_n which_o he_o foresee_v will_v be_v apt_a to_o put_v itself_o on_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n for_o whereas_o the_o foundation_n of_o our_o salvation_n in_o ourselves_o and_o the_o hinge_v whereon_o the_o whole_a weight_n of_o it_o do_v turn_v be_v our_o faith_n man_n may_v be_v apt_a to_o think_v that_o if_o they_o have_v faith_n it_o will_v be_v well_o enough_o with_o they_o although_o they_o be_v not_o holy_a therefore_o because_o this_o plea_n and_o pretence_n of_o faith_n be_v great_a and_o apt_a to_o impose_v on_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n who_o will_v willing_o retain_v their_o lust_n with_o a_o hope_n and_o expectation_n of_o heaven_n we_o be_v plain_o tell_v in_o the_o scripture_n that_o that_o faith_n which_o be_v without_o holiness_n without_o work_n without_o fruit_n which_o can_v be_v so_o or_o be_v possible_a that_o it_o shall_v be_v so_o be_v vain_a not_o that_o faith_n which_o will_v save_v our_o soul_n but_o equivocal_o so_o call_v that_o may_v perish_v for_o ever_o with_o those_o in_o who_o it_o be_v chap._n iv._o necessity_n of_o holiness_n from_o god_n send_v jesus_n christ._n the_o necessity_n of_o holiness_n prove_v from_o the_o design_n of_o god_n in_o send_v jesus_n christ_n with_o the_o end_n of_o his_o mediation_n sect._n 1_o we_o have_v yet_o other_o consideration_n and_o argument_n to_o plead_v unto_o the_o same_o purpose_n with_o they_o forego_v for_o one_o principal_a end_n of_o the_o design_n of_o god_n in_o send_v his_o son_n into_o the_o world_n be_v to_o recover_v we_o into_o a_o state_n of_o holiness_n which_o we_o have_v lose_v for_o this_o purpose_n be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n manifest_v that_o he_o may_v destroy_v the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n 1_o john_n 3._o 8._o the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v his_o incarnation_n 1_o tim._n 1._o 16._o in_o order_n to_o the_o work_n which_o he_o have_v to_o accomplish_v in_o our_o nature_n and_o this_o be_v in_o general_n the_o destruction_n of_o the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n among_o these_o the_o principal_n be_v the_o infect_v of_o our_o nature_n and_o person_n with_o a_o principle_n of_o sin_n and_o enmity_n against_o god_n which_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o his_o temptation_n and_o this_o be_v not_o do_v but_o by_o the_o introduction_n of_o a_o principle_n of_o holiness_n and_o obedience_n the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o we_o be_v deface_v by_o sin_n the_o renovation_n or_o restauration_n hereof_o be_v one_o principal_a design_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o come_v unless_o this_o be_v do_v there_o be_v no_o new_a world_n no_o new_a creature_n no_o restauration_n of_o all_o thing_n no_o one_o end_v of_o the_o mediation_n of_o christ_n full_o accomplish_v and_o whereas_o his_o great_a and_o ultimate_a design_n be_v to_o bring_v we_o unto_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o god_n unto_o his_o eternal_a glory_n this_o can_v be_v before_o by_o grace_n and_o holiness_n we_o be_v make_v meet_v for_o that_o inheritance_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o light_n but_o we_o shall_v consider_v this_o matter_n a_o little_a more_o distinct_o sect._n 2_o the_o exercise_n of_o the_o mediation_n of_o christ_n be_v confine_v unto_o the_o limit_n of_o his_o threefold_a office_n whatever_o he_o do_v for_o the_o church_n he_o do_v it_o as_o a_o priest_n or_o as_o a_o king_n or_o as_o a_o prophet_n now_o as_o these_o office_n agree_v in_o all_o the_o general_a end_n of_o his_o mediation_n so_o they_o differ_v in_o their_o act_n and_o immediate_a object_n for_o their_o act_n it_o be_v plain_a sacerdotal_a regal_a and_o prophetical_a act_n and_o duty_n be_v of_o different_a nature_n as_o the_o office_n themselves_o be_v unto_o which_o they_o appertain_v and_o for_o their_o object_n the_o proper_a immediate_a object_n of_o the_o priestly_a office_n be_v god_n himself_o as_o be_v evident_a both_o from_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o office_n and_o its_o proper_a acts._n for_o as_o to_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o office_n every_o priest_n be_v take_v from_o among_o man_n and_o ordain_v for_o man_n in_o thing_n pertain_v unto_o god_n that_o he_o may_v offer_v both_o gift_n and_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n heb._n 5._o 1._o a_o priest_n be_v one_o who_o be_v appoint_v to_o deal_v with_o god_n in_o the_o behalf_n of_o they_o for_o who_o he_o execute_v his_o office_n and_o the_o act_n of_o the_o priestly_a office_n of_o christ_n be_v two_o oblation_n and_o intercession_n of_o both_o which_o god_n be_v the_o immediate_a object_n he_o offer_v himself_o unto_o god_n and_o with_o he_o he_o make_v intercession_n but_o the_o immediate_a object_n of_o christ_n kingly_a and_o prophetical_a office_n be_v man_n or_o the_o church_n as_o a_o priest_n he_o act_v with_o god_n in_o our_o name_n and_o on_o our_o behalf_n as_o a_o king_n and_o prophet_n he_o act_v towards_o we_o in_o the_o name_n and_o authority_n of_o god_n sect._n 3_o this_o be_v premise_v we_o may_v consider_v how_o each_o of_o these_o office_n of_o christ_n have_v a_o influence_n into_o holiness_n and_o make_v it_o necessary_a unto_o we_o first_o for_o the_o priestly_a office_n of_o christ_n all_o the_o proper_a act_n of_o it_o do_v immediate_o respect_n god_n himself_o as_o have_v be_v declare_v and_o therefore_o he_o do_v not_o by_o any_o sacerdotal_a act_n immediate_o and_o efficient_o work_v holiness_n in_o we_o but_o the_o effect_n of_o these_o priestly_a act_n that_o be_v his_o oblation_n and_o intercession_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n 1_o immediate_a such_o as_o respect_n god_n himself_o as_o atonement_n reconciliation_n satisfaction_n in_o these_o consist_v the_o first_o and_o fundamental_a end_n of_o the_o mediation_n of_o christ._n without_o a_o supposition_n of_o these_o all_o other_o thing_n be_v render_v useless_a we_o can_v neither_o be_v sanctify_v nor_o save_v by_o he_o unless_o sin_n be_v first_o expiate_v and_o god_n atone_v but_o they_o be_v not_o of_o our_o present_a consideration_n 2_o the_o mediate_v effect_n of_o christ_n sacerdotal_a act_v respect_v we_o and_o be_v also_o of_o two_o sort_n 1._o moral_a as_o our_o justification_n and_o pardon_n of_o sin_n 2._o real_a in_o our_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n and_o hereunto_o as_o god_n do_v design_n they_o so_o he_o effect_v holiness_n in_o all_o believer_n by_o virtue_n of_o the_o oblation_n and_o intercession_n of_o jesus_n christ_n wherefore_o although_o the_o immediate_a act_n of_o that_o office_n respect_n god_n alone_o as_o their_o proper_a object_n yet_o the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o they_o extend_v themselves_o unto_o our_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n tit._n 2._o 14._o he_o give_v himself_o for_o we_o that_o he_o may_v redeem_v we_o from_o all_o iniquity_n and_o purify_v unto_o himself_o a_o peculiar_a people_n zealous_a of_o good_a work_n his_o give_a himself_o for_o we_o be_v the_o common_a expression_n of_o his_o offer_n himself_o a_o sacrifice_n to_o god_n as_o a_o priest_n ephes._n 5._o 2._o and_o this_o he_o do_v not_o only_o that_o he_o may_v redeem_v we_o from_o iniquity_n from_o the_o gild_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o punishment_n due_a unto_o they_o which_o be_v regard_v in_o redemption_n but_o also_o that_o he_o may_v purify_v we_o to_o himself_o sanctify_v we_o or_o make_v we_o holy_a and_o fruitful_a or_o zealous_a of_o good_a work_n his_o blood_n as_o through_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n he_o offer_v himself_o unto_o god_n purge_v our_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n to_o serve_v the_o live_a god_n heb._n 9_o 14._o there_o
his_o sacerdotal_a have_v his_o blood_n purge_v your_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n that_o you_o shall_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n be_v you_o cleanse_v and_o sanctify_a and_o make_v holy_a thereby_o be_v you_o redeem_v out_o of_o the_o world_n by_o it_o and_o from_o your_o vain_a conversation_n therein_o after_o the_o custom_n and_o tradition_n of_o man_n be_v you_o by_o it_o dedicate_v unto_o god_n and_o make_v his_o peculiar_a one_o if_o you_o find_v not_o these_o effect_n of_o the_o bloodshedding_a of_o christ_n in_o and_o upon_o your_o soul_n and_o conscience_n in_o vain_a will_v you_o expect_v those_o other_o of_o atonement_n peace_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n of_o mercy_n pardon_v justification_n and_o salvation_n which_o you_o look_v for_o the_o priestly_a office_n of_o christ_n have_v its_o whole_a effect_n towards_o all_o on_o who_o it_o have_v any_o effect_n despiser_n of_o its_o fruit_n in_o holiness_n shall_v never_o have_v the_o least_o interest_n in_o its_o fruit_n in_o righteousness_n sect._n 22_o be_v it_o from_o his_o act_n as_o the_o great_a prophet_n of_o the_o church_n that_o you_o expect_v helpe_n and_o relief_n have_v you_o effectual_o learn_v of_o he_o to_o deny_v all_o ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n to_o live_v righteous_o and_o sober_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n have_v he_o teach_v you_o to_o be_v humble_a to_o be_v meek_a to_o be_v patient_a to_o hate_v the_o garment_n spot_v with_o the_o flesh_n have_v he_o instruct_v you_o unto_o sincerity_n in_o all_o your_o way_n deal_n and_o whole_a conversation_n among_o man_n above_o all_o have_v he_o teach_v you_o have_v you_o learn_v of_o he_o to_o purify_v and_o cleanse_v your_o heart_n by_o faith_n to_o subdue_v your_o inward_a spiritual_a and_o fleshly_a lust_n to_o endeavour_v after_o a_o universal_a conformity_n unto_o his_o image_n and_o likeness_n do_v you_o find_v his_o doctrine_n effectual_a unto_o these_o end_n and_o be_v your_o heart_n and_o mind_n cast_v into_o the_o mould_n of_o it_o if_o it_o be_v so_o your_o interest_n in_o he_o by_o his_o prophetical_a office_n be_v secure_v unto_o you_o but_o if_o you_o say_v you_o hear_v his_o voice_n in_o his_o word_n read_v and_o preach_v that_o you_o have_v learned_a many_o mystery_n and_o have_v attain_v much_o light_n or_o knowledge_n thereby_o at_o least_o you_o know_v the_o substance_n of_o the_o doctrine_n he_o have_v teach_v so_o as_o that_o you_o can_v discourse_v of_o it_o yea_o and_o that_o you_o do_v many_o thing_n or_o perform_v many_o duty_n according_a unto_o it_o but_o can_v say_v that_o the_o effect_n before_o enqure_v after_o be_v wrought_v in_o you_o by_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n you_o lose_v the_o second_o expectation_n of_o a_o interest_n in_o christ_n as_o mediator_n or_o any_o advantage_n thereby_o sect._n 23_o will_n you_o betake_v yourselves_o to_o the_o kingly_a office_n of_o christ_n and_o have_v you_o expectation_n on_o he_o by_o virtue_n thereof_o you_o may_v do_v well_o to_o examine_v how_o he_o rule_v in_o you_o and_o over_o you_o have_v he_o subdue_v your_o lust_n those_o enemy_n of_o his_o kingdom_n which_o fight_v against_o your_o soul_n have_v he_o strengthen_v aid_v support_v assist_v you_o by_o his_o grace_n unto_o all_o holy_a obedience_n and_o have_v you_o give_v up_o yourselves_o to_o be_v rule_v by_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n to_o obey_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n and_o to_o entrust_v all_o your_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a concernment_n unto_o his_o care_n faithfulness_n and_o power_n if_o it_o be_v so_o you_o have_v cause_n to_o rejoice_v as_o those_o who_o have_v a_o assure_v concern_v in_o the_o bless_a thing_n of_o his_o kingdom_n but_o if_o your_o proud_a rebellious_a lust_n do_v yet_o bear_v sway_n in_o you_o if_o sin_n have_v dominion_n over_o you_o if_o you_o continue_v to_o fulfil_v the_o lust_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o of_o the_o flesh_n if_o you_o walk_v after_o the_o fashion_n of_o this_o world_n and_o not_o as_o obedient_a subject_n of_o that_o kingdom_n of_o he_o which_o be_v not_o of_o this_o world_n deceive_v not_o yourselves_o any_o long_o christ_n will_v be_v of_o no_o advantage_n unto_o you_o in_o these_o thing_n lie_v the_o sum_n of_o our_o present_a argument_n if_o the_o lord_n christ_n act_v no_o otherwise_o for_o our_o good_a but_o in_o and_o by_o his_o bless_a office_n of_o priest_n prophet_n and_o king_n and_o if_o the_o immediate_a effect_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n act_v in_o all_o these_o office_n towards_o we_o be_v our_o holiness_n and_o sanctification_n those_o in_o who_o that_o effect_n be_v not_o wrought_v and_o produce_v have_v neither_o ground_n nor_o reason_n to_o promise_n themselves_o a_o interest_n in_o christ_n or_o any_o advantage_n by_o his_o mediation_n for_o man_n to_o name_v the_o name_n of_o christ_n to_o profess_v themselves_o christian_n or_o his_o disciple_n to_o avow_v a_o expectation_n of_o mercy_n pardon_v life_n and_o salvation_n by_o he_o and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n to_o be_v in_o themselves_o worldly_a proud_a ambitious_a envious_a revengeful_a hater_n of_o good_a man_n covetous_a live_v in_o divers_a lust_n and_o pleasure_n be_v a_o scandal_n and_o shame_n unto_o christian_a religion_n and_o unavoidable_o destructive_a to_o their_o own_o soul_n chap._n v._o necessity_n of_o holiness_n from_o our_o condition_n in_o this_o world_n necessity_n of_o holiness_n further_o argue_v from_o our_o own_o state_n and_o condition_n in_o this_o world_n with_o what_o be_v require_v of_o we_o with_o respect_n unto_o our_o give_a glory_n to_o jesus_n christ._n sect._n 1_o another_o argument_n for_o the_o necessity_n of_o holiness_n may_v be_v take_v from_o the_o consideration_n of_o ourselves_o and_o our_o present_a state_n and_o condition_n for_o it_o be_v hereby_o alone_o that_o the_o vicious_a distemper_n of_o our_o nature_n be_v or_o can_v be_v cure_v that_o our_o nature_n be_v fearful_o and_o universal_o deprave_v by_o the_o entrance_n of_o sin_n i_o have_v before_o declare_v and_o sufficient_o confirm_v and_o i_o do_v not_o now_o consider_v it_o as_o to_o the_o disability_n of_o live_v unto_o god_n or_o enmity_n unto_o he_o which_o be_v come_v upon_o we_o thereby_o nor_o yet_o as_o to_o the_o future_a punishment_n which_o it_o render_v we_o obnoxious_a unto_o but_o it_o be_v the_o present_a misery_n that_o be_v upon_o we_o by_o it_o unless_o it_o be_v cure_v which_o i_o intend_v for_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n be_v possess_v with_o darkness_n vanity_n folly_n and_o instability_n the_o will_n under_o the_o power_n of_o spiritual_a death_n stubborn_a and_o obstinate_a and_o all_o the_o affection_n carnal_a sensual_a and_o selfish_a the_o whole_a soul_n be_v hurry_v off_o from_o god_n and_o so_o out_o of_o its_o way_n be_v perpetual_o fill_v with_o confusion_n and_o perplex_v disorder_n it_o be_v not_o unlike_o that_o description_n which_o job_n give_v of_o the_o grave_a a_o land_n of_o darkness_n and_o of_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n without_o any_o order_n and_o where_o the_o light_n be_v as_o darkness_n chap._n 10._o 21_o 22._o when_o solomon_n set_v himself_o to_o search_v out_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o the_o vanity_n and_o vexation_n that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n of_o all_o the_o trouble_n that_o the_o life_n of_o man_n be_v fill_v withal_o he_o affirm_v that_o this_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o his_o discovery_n god_n make_v man_n upright_o but_o they_o have_v find_v out_o many_o invention_n eccles._n 7._o 29._o that_o be_v cast_v themselves_o into_o endless_a entanglement_n and_o confusion_n what_o be_v sin_n in_o its_o gild_n be_v punishment_n in_o its_o power_n yea_o the_o great_a that_o man_n be_v liable_a unto_o in_o this_o world_n hence_o god_n for_o the_o gild_n of_o some_o sin_n poenal_o give_v many_o up_o to_o the_o power_n of_o other_o rom._n 1._o 24_o 26_o 28._o 2_o thess._n 2._o 11._o and_o this_o he_o do_v not_o only_o to_o secure_v and_o aggravate_v their_o condemnation_n at_o the_o last_o day_n but_o to_o give_v they_o in_o this_o world_n a_o recompense_n of_o their_o folly_n in_o themselves_o for_o there_o be_v no_o great_a misery_n nor_o slavery_n than_o to_o be_v under_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n sect._n 2_o this_o prove_v the_o original_a depravation_n of_o our_o nature_n the_o whole_a soul_n fill_v with_o darkness_n disorder_n and_o confusion_n be_v bring_v under_o the_o power_n of_o various_a lust_n and_o passion_n captivate_v the_o mind_n and_o will_n unto_o their_o interest_n in_o the_o vile_a drudgery_n of_o servitude_n and_o bondage_n no_o soon_o do_v the_o mind_n begin_v to_o act_n any_o thing_n suitable_o unto_o the_o small_a remainder_n of_o light_n in_o it_o but_o it_o be_v immediate_o control_v by_o impetuous_a lust_n and_o affection_n which_o darken_v its_o direction_n and_o silence_v its_o command_n hence_o
eternal_a spirit_n unto_o god_n to_o make_v atonement_n for_o sin_n and_o procure_v eternal_a redemption_n 2_o as_o it_o be_v sprinkle_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n on_o the_o conscience_n of_o believer_n to_o purge_v they_o from_o dead_a work_n as_o v_o 12_o 13_o 14._o and_o hence_o it_o be_v call_v with_o respect_n unto_o our_o sanctification_n the_o blood_n of_o sprinkle_v heb._n 12._o 24._o for_o we_o have_v the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o spirit_n unto_o obedience_n through_o the_o sprinkle_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n 1_o pet._n 1._o 2._o 2._o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o sacrifice_n be_v still_o always_o and_o continual_o in_o the_o same_o condition_n of_o the_o same_o force_n and_o efficacy_n as_o it_o be_v in_o that_o hour_n wherein_o it_o be_v shed_v the_o blood_n of_o other_o sacrifice_n be_v always_o to_o be_v use_v immediate_o upon_o its_o effusion_n for_o if_o it_o be_v cold_a and_o congeal_a it_o be_v of_o no_o use_n to_o be_v offer_v or_o to_o be_v sprinkle_v levit._n 17._o 11._o blood_n be_v appoint_v to_o make_v atonement_n as_o the_o life_n or_o animal_n spirit_n be_v in_o it_o but_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n be_v always_o hot_a and_o warm_a have_v the_o same_o spirit_n of_o life_n and_o sanctification_n still_o move_v in_o it_o hence_o the_o way_n of_o approach_n which_o we_o have_v to_o god_n thereby_o be_v say_v to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d heb._n 10._o 20_o always_o live_v and_o yet_o always_o as_o new_o slay_v every_o one_o therefore_o who_o at_o any_o time_n have_v a_o especial_a actual_a interest_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o sacrifice_v have_v as_o real_a a_o purification_n from_o the_o defilement_n of_o sin_n as_o he_o have_v typical_o who_o stand_v by_o the_o priest_n and_o have_v blood_n or_o water_n sprinkle_v on_o he_o for_o the_o holy_a ghost_n diligent_o declare_v that_o whatever_o be_v do_v legal_o carnal_o or_o typical_o by_o any_o of_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o old_a at_o any_o time_n as_o to_o the_o expiation_n or_o purification_n of_o sin_n that_o be_v all_o do_v real_o and_o spiritual_o by_o that_o one_o sacrifice_n that_o be_v the_o offer_v and_o sprinkle_v of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o abide_v to_o be_v so_o do_v continual_o to_o this_o purpose_n be_v the_o substance_n of_o our_o apostle_n discourse_v in_o the_o nine_o and_o ten_o chapter_n of_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o hebrew_n and_o they_o have_v various_a sort_n of_o sacrifice_n wherein_o to_o this_o end_v the_o blood_n of_o they_o be_v sprinkle_v they_o be_v propitiatory_a in_o their_o offer_n as_o 1_o there_o be_v the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o continual_a burnt-offering_a of_o a_o lamb_n or_o kid_n for_o the_o whole_a congregation_n morning_n and_o evening_n who_o blood_n be_v sprinkle_v as_o at_o other_o time_n and_o hereby_o the_o habitual_a purification_n of_o the_o congregation_n that_o they_o may_v be_v holy_a to_o the_o lord_n and_o their_o cleanse_n from_o the_o daily_a incursion_n of_o secret_a and_o unknown_a sin_n be_v signify_v and_o carry_v on_o 2_o on_o the_o sabbath-day_n this_o juge_n sacrificium_fw-la be_v double_v morning_n and_o evening_n denote_v a_o peculiar_a and_o abound_a communication_n of_o mercy_n and_o purge_a grace_n through_o the_o administration_n of_o institute_v ordinance_n on_o that_o day_n 3_o there_o be_v the_o great_a annual_a sacrifice_n at_o the_o feast_n of_o expiation_n when_o by_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o sin-offering_a and_o the_o scape-goat_n the_o whole_a congregation_n be_v purge_v from_o all_o their_o know_a and_o great_a sin_n and_o recover_v into_o a_o state_n of_o legal_a holiness_n and_o other_o state_v sacrifice_n there_o be_v 4_o there_o be_v occasional_a sacrifice_n for_o every_o one_o according_a as_o he_o find_v his_o condition_n to_o require_v for_o those_o who_o be_v clean_o one_o day_n yea_o one_o hour_n may_v by_o some_o miscarriage_n or_o surprisal_n be_v unclean_a the_o next_o 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expiation_n and_o unto_o he_o have_v we_o continual_a recourse_n upon_o all_o occasion_n of_o our_o spiritual_a defilement_n whatever_o so_o be_v his_o blood_n as_o to_o its_o purify_n virtue_n to_o answer_v and_o accomplish_v all_o legal_a institution_n especial_o it_o do_v so_o that_o of_o the_o ash_n of_o the_o red_a heifer_n numb_a 19_o which_o be_v a_o stand_a ordinance_n whereby_o every_o one_o who_o be_v any_o way_n defile_v may_v immediate_o be_v cleanse_v and_o he_o who_o will_v not_o make_v application_n thereunto_o be_v to_o be_v cut_v off_o from_o the_o people_n v_o 20._o and_o it_o be_v no_o otherwise_o with_o respect_n unto_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n in_o our_o spiritual_a defilement_n thence_o be_v it_o call_v a_o fountain_n open_v for_o sin_n and_o uncleanness_n zech._n 13._o 1._o and_o he_o who_o neglect_v to_o make_v application_n thereunto_o shall_v perish_v in_o his_o uncleanness_n and_o that_o eternal_o sect._n 5_o father_n to_o clear_v this_o whole_a matter_n 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