speak_v peace_n and_o offer_v unto_o we_o reconciliation_n grace_n and_o salvation_n in_o jesus_n christ_n assure_v we_o upon_o the_o condition_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n that_o all_o god_n gracious_a promise_n respect_v this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v do_v belong_v unto_o us._n in_o which_o regard_n it_o be_v call_v glad_a tiding_n which_o cause_n even_o the_o very_a foot_n of_o those_o that_o bring_v they_o 27._o rom._n 10._o 15._o john_n 14._o 27._o to_o seem_v beautiful_a unto_o we_o and_o the_o gospel_n of_o peace_n which_o christ_n himself_o first_o preach_v peace_n i_o leave_v with_o you_o my_o peace_n i_o give_v unto_o you_o not_o as_o the_o 20._o ephes_n 2._o 17._o luke_n 10._o 5._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 20._o world_n give_v give_v i_o unto_o you_o let_v not_o your_o heart_n be_v trouble_v neither_o let_v it_o be_v afraid_a and_o when_o he_o have_v reconcile_v we_o unto_o god_n by_o his_o cross_n and_o slay_v enmity_n thereby_o he_o come_v also_o and_o preach_v this_o peace_n unto_o we_o and_o afterward_o send_v his_o disciple_n as_o his_o herald_n to_o proclaim_v it_o to_o all_o who_o by_o faith_n receive_v it_o yea_o as_o his_o ambassador_n to_o beseech_v we_o in_o his_o stead_n to_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n by_o which_o mean_n when_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v begin_v in_o we_o it_o be_v thereby_o more_o and_o more_o confirm_v and_o increase_v as_o also_o by_o the_o use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n which_o be_v as_o seal_v annex_v to_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n do_v confirm_v our_o faith_n in_o god_n promise_n and_o so_o work_v peace_n and_o joy_n in_o our_o conscience_n out_o of_o this_o assurance_n that_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n be_v we_o and_o that_o we_o in_o he_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n spring_v from_o a_o lively_a faith_n for_o neither_o the_o gospel_n nor_o the_o sacrament_n no_o nor_o yet_o christ_n himself_o will_v bring_v unto_o we_o this_o peace_n of_o conscience_n unless_o we_o receive_v and_o 2._o heb._n 5._o 2._o apply_v they_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n as_o the_o best_a salve_n will_v not_o heal_v unless_o it_o be_v apply_v to_o the_o wound_n nor_o meat_n nourish_v we_o unless_o it_o be_v receive_v into_o the_o stomach_n nor_o the_o pure_a water_n purge_v we_o from_o our_o filth_n unless_o we_o be_v wash_v in_o it_o but_o when_o this_o precious_a balsam_n be_v apply_v to_o our_o wound_a conscience_n and_o when_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n they_o be_v wash_v in_o the_o laver_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n than_o they_o be_v heal_v of_o the_o sore_n of_o sin_n and_o be_v rify_v from_o the_o guilt_n punishment_n and_o power_n of_o it_o do_v speak_v peace_n unto_o we_o and_o be_v the_o messenger_n of_o such_o joyful_a tiding_n as_o can_v be_v damp_a with_o any_o worldly_a tribulation_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n be_v justify_v by_o faith_n we_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n by_o who_o also_o we_o 3._o rom._n 5._o 1_o 2_o 3._o have_v access_n by_o faith_n into_o this_o grace_n wherein_o we_o stand_v and_o rejoice_v in_o hope_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o we_o glory_n in_o tribulation_n also_o etc._n etc._n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o in_o the_o scripture_n faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v as_o the_o 19_o 1._o tim._n 1._o 19_o cause_n and_o effect_v join_v together_o so_o that_o one_o of_o they_o can_v miscarry_v in_o the_o storm_n of_o tentation_n but_o we_o shall_v make_v shipwreck_n of_o they_o both_o and_z together_o with_o our_o faith_n lose_v both_o our_o peace_n with_o god_n and_o our_o peace_n of_o conscience_n whereas_o our_o assurance_n of_o faith_n will_v embolden_v we_o to_o drawneere_v to_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n grace_n with_o a_o true_a heart_n have_v our_o heart_n sprinkle_v 22._o heb._n 10._o 22._o from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n and_o our_o soul_n wash_v with_o pure_a water_n but_o yet_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o attribute_v that_o to_o the_o instrument_n which_o be_v peculiar_a to_o the_o principal_a cause_n nor_o imagine_v that_o faith_n by_o any_o virtue_n that_o be_v in_o itself_o do_v purify_v our_o conscience_n or_o work_v peace_n in_o they_o for_o this_o it_o can_v no_o more_o do_v than_o the_o hand_n itself_o can_v cure_v a_o sore_a by_o touch_v it_o or_o nourish_v the_o body_n and_o keep_v it_o warm_v without_o food_n or_o clothes_n though_o it_o be_v the_o instrument_n to_o apply_v and_o put_v they_o on_o but_o it_o be_v only_o our_o good_a jonas_n which_o be_v cast_v into_o the_o rage_a sea_n of_o our_o trouble_a conscience_n make_v they_o clean_o and_o still_o it_o be_v the_o wood_n of_o his_o cross_n alone_o that_o be_v the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n which_o be_v cast_v into_o these_o water_n embitterd_v with_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n that_o can_v make_v they_o to_o yield_v unto_o we_o the_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a water_n of_o joy_n and_o consolation_n although_o he_o will_v do_v no_o more_o good_a to_o pacify_v the_o storm_n and_o sweeten_v the_o bitter_a torment_n of_o a_o rage_a conscience_n if_o he_o be_v not_o apply_v by_o a_o lively_a faith_n than_o jonas_n in_o the_o ship_n or_o the_o branch_n still_o grow_v upon_o the_o tree_n and_o not_o at_o all_o cast_n into_o the_o tempestuous_a sea_n and_o bitter_a water_n cap._n xiiii_o of_o the_o action_n and_o effect_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n of_o the_o peace_n which_o it_o true_o speak_v and_o how_o it_o differ_v from_o the_o false_a peace_n of_o secure_a worldling_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n speak_v goodness_n and_o peace_n only_o and_o so_o much_o of_o the_o cause_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n both_o principal_a and_o instrumental_a the_o next_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o action_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o which_o be_v to_o speak_v peace_n and_o to_o testify_v unto_o we_o true_o and_o according_a to_o the_o scripture_n good_a and_o comfortable_a thing_n as_o a_o judge_n acquit_v and_o absolve_a we_o as_o a_o advocate_n plead_v for_o we_o as_o a_o witness_n excuse_v and_o give_v evidence_n on_o our_o side_n and_o as_o a_o sure_a and_o faithful_a friend_n admonish_v we_o that_o we_o may_v not_o fall_v or_o rebuke_v we_o be_v fall_v that_o we_o may_v rise_v again_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n where_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v what_o the_o conscience_n witness_v and_o second_o the_o rule_n according_a to_o which_o it_o give_v testimony_n the_o thing_n which_o the_o good_a conscience_n speak_v and_o witness_v be_v goodness_n and_o peace_n only_o neither_o be_v it_o the_o action_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n proper_o to_o accuse_v and_o terrify_v we_o for_o sin_n but_o to_o speak_v peace_n unto_o we_o and_o to_o justify_v we_o as_o righteous_a not_o in_o our_o own_o natural_a righteousness_n but_o in_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n which_o be_v most_o pure_a and_o perfect_a and_o in_o our_o sanctification_n and_o inherent_a righteousness_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o renew_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v but_o begin_v spot_a and_o imperfect_a in_o this_o life_n but_o yet_o be_v grow_v towards_o purity_n and_o perfection_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a while_o have_v the_o imperfection_n cover_v with_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n and_o the_o spot_n and_o stain_v of_o it_o wash_v away_o in_o his_o blood_n so_o that_o the_o good_a conscience_n be_v the_o peaceable_a conscience_n only_o which_o witness_v good_a thing_n unto_o we_o as_o most_o near_o resemble_v the_o conscience_n of_o adam_n in_o the_o first_o creation_n whilst_o he_o remain_v in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n which_o only_o justify_v he_o and_o his_o action_n and_o thereby_o comfort_v and_o strengthen_v he_o in_o god_n service_n and_o never_o accuse_v or_o terrify_v he_o before_o his_o fall_n because_o he_o be_v pure_a and_o free_a from_o all_o taint_n of_o sin_n unto_o which_o purity_n of_o creation_n lose_v by_o transgression_n the_o holy_a ghost_n renew_v the_o conscience_n by_o degree_n unto_o the_o high_a whereof_o it_o attain_v when_o cast_v to_o accuse_v and_o terrify_v we_o it_o justifi_v and_o excuse_v we_o before_o god_n tribunal_n be_v then_o most_o good_a and_o perfect_a when_o as_o it_o be_v most_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a so_o as_o we_o can_v say_v with_o paul_n i_o have_v live_v in_o all_o good_a 1._o act_n 23_o 1._o conscience_n before_o god_n until_o this_o day_n namely_o from_o the_o time_n of_o my_o first_o effectual_a call_n and_o conversion_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n
never_o examine_v their_o action_n by_o it_o yea_o rather_o be_v carry_v through_o the_o violence_n of_o their_o carnal_a lust_n and_o passion_n into_o all_o disobedience_n and_o sin_n and_o resolve_v in_o themselves_o to_o go_v on_o in_o their_o course_n do_v cast_v the_o law_n out_o of_o their_o sight_n and_o remembrance_n lest_o conscience_n have_v it_o to_o judge_v by_o shall_v accuse_v and_o condemn_v their_o evil_a action_n and_o so_o abate_v their_o pleasure_n which_o they_o take_v in_o they_o but_o especial_o if_o we_o will_v have_v good_a conscience_n we_o must_v apply_v unto_o ourselves_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o law_n which_o condemn_v 10._o deut._n 26._o 27._o gal._n 3._o 10._o all_o of_o sin_n and_o subiect_v they_o under_o the_o curse_n who_o do_v not_o continue_v in_o all_o that_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v it_o for_o until_o the_o law_n do_v convince_v we_o of_o sin_n and_o that_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v before_o god_n in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n we_o shall_v rest_v in_o it_o &_o never_o seek_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n by_o which_o alone_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v before_o god_n and_o consequent_o by_o it_o only_o obtain_v peace_n of_o conscience_n in_o which_o regard_n it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o know_v and_o apply_v the_o law_n unto_o we_o for_o this_o will_v work_v in_o the_o conscience_n terror_n and_o fear_n and_o no_o peace_n but_o only_o use_v it_o as_o a_o schoolmaster_n to_o teach_v we_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o that_o we_o be_v in_o ourselves_o most_o miserable_a &_o in_o the_o fearful_a state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n that_o so_o it_o may_v bring_v we_o unto_o christ_n in_o who_o alone_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v and_o obtain_v sound_a and_o secure_a peace_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v have_v good_a conscience_n we_o must_v also_o know_v the_o gospel_n in_o which_o god_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n do_v offer_v unto_o we_o peace_n and_o reconciliation_n in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o must_v acquaint_v ourselves_o with_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v the_o main_a foundation_n of_o all_o our_o peace_n when_o as_o thereby_o we_o be_v assure_v not_o only_o that_o god_n mercy_n be_v infinite_a and_o christ_n merit_n all-sufficient_a but_o that_o they_o belong_v unto_o we_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n that_o god_n for_o christ_n sake_n will_v forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n be_v reconcile_v unto_o we_o and_o 40._o esa_n 32._o 40._o write_v his_o law_n in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o may_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o §._o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o mean_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n three_o we_o must_v not_o for_o the_o obtain_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n only_o know_v the_o gospel_n and_o covenant_n of_o grace_n with_o the_o sweet_a promise_n therein_o contain_v but_o also_o apply_v they_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o in_o a_o special_a manner_n interest_n 20._o rom._n 5._o 1._o heb._n 9_o 14._o col._n 1._o 20._o ourselves_o in_o they_o by_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n which_o be_v our_o restipulation_n that_o we_o make_v with_o god_n for_o we_o must_v be_v justify_v by_o faith_n before_o we_o can_v have_v peace_n with_o he_o or_o peace_n of_o conscience_n our_o conscience_n must_v be_v purge_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n from_o dead_a work_n and_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n before_o they_o will_v speak_v peace_n unto_o us._n the_o charter_n of_o our_o peace_n must_v be_v draw_v upon_o the_o cross_n &_o seal_v with_o the_o effusion_n of_o christ_n blood_n and_o must_v be_v receive_v and_o plead_v by_o faith_n before_o our_o conscience_n will_v cease_v accuse_v and_o condemn_v or_o stand_v with_o we_o upon_o any_o term_n of_o peace_n now_o this_o faith_n must_v be_v approve_v to_o be_v unfeigned_a &_o sound_a by_o the_o fruit_n which_o it_o bring_v forth_o in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n by_o the_o change_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o renew_v of_o our_o mind_n our_o hatred_n of_o evil_a and_o love_n of_o good_a our_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n past_a and_o resolution_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n without_o which_o fruit_n faith_n be_v no_o live_a tree_n but_o a_o dead_a stock_n which_o will_v give_v we_o no_o assurance_n of_o peace_n with_o god_n in_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o consequent_o will_v bring_v with_o it_o no_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v as_o often_o make_v to_o repentant_a sinner_n as_o to_o those_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n because_o though_o faith_n only_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n yet_o it_o be_v such_o a_o faith_n alone_o as_o be_v fruitful_a in_o repentance_n neither_o can_v this_o faith_n be_v so_o easy_o see_v and_o discern_v in_o itself_o but_o only_o by_o the_o fruit_n that_o spring_v from_o it_o which_o necessary_o infer_v this_o good_a tree_n from_o which_o they_o spring_v the_o promise_n be_v make_v to_o they_o because_o these_o being_n more_o sensible_a they_o may_v be_v more_o easy_o apply_v §._o sect._n 4_o that_o the_o exercise_n of_o repentance_n be_v notable_a mean_n to_o get_v a_o good_a conscience_n &_o also_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n four_o the_o exercise_n of_o repentance_n be_v notable_a mean_n to_o work_v peace_n of_o conscience_n as_o our_o often_o humble_v of_o ourselves_o before_o god_n in_o 13._o luk._n 1._o 53._o 1_o pet._n 5._o 5._o esa_n 57_o 15._o pro._n 28._o 13._o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n whereby_o our_o stony_a heart_n be_v break_v and_o our_o spirit_n make_v contrite_a our_o daily_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n unto_o god_n and_o earnest_n crave_v of_o pardon_n for_o they_o see_v our_o faith_n will_v assure_v we_o and_o answerable_o our_o conscience_n will_v witness_v with_o we_o according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n that_o humble_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v be_v exalt_v that_o be_v empty_a of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n and_o hunger_a after_o it_o we_o shall_v be_v fill_v and_o satisfy_v that_o the_o god_n of_o peace_n will_v dwell_v with_o we_o and_o bring_v his_o peace_n unto_o we_o be_v of_o break_a heart_n and_o contrite_a spirit_n and_o final_o that_o confess_v and_o forsake_v our_o sin_n we_o shall_v find_v mercy_n see_v it_o stand_v upon_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n promise_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o we_o acknowledge_v and_o confess_v our_o sin_n he_o be_v 8._o 1._o joh._n 1._o 7_o 8._o faithful_a and_o 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 of_o which_o we_o have_v experience_n in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o be_v afflict_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o sin_n with_o terror_n of_o conscience_n use_v this_o mean_n to_o quiet_v it_o and_o get_v peace_n i_o acknowledge_v say_v he_o my_o sin_n 5._o psal_n 32._o 4_o 5._o unto_o thou_o and_o my_o iniquity_n have_v i_o not_o hide_v i_o say_v i_o will_v confess_v my_o transgression_n unto_o the_o lord_n and_o thou_o forgave_v the_o iniquity_n of_o my_o sin_n last_o the_o unfeigned_a love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o our_o neighbour_n be_v a_o notable_a mean_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n for_o if_o we_o love_v god_n our_o conscience_n will_v witness_v unto_o we_o that_o he_o love_v we_o see_v his_o love_n shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n work_v this_o love_n in_o we_o and_o be_v that_o divine_a fire_n and_o flame_n from_o which_o this_o heat_n come_v for_o we_o love_v he_o because_o he_o love_v 19_o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o we_o first_o as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v and_o this_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o and_o our_o love_n towards_o he_o will_v make_v we_o careful_a to_o keep_v our_o conscience_n unspotted_a of_o any_o know_a sin_n and_o zealous_a in_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o may_v be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n from_o which_o sense_n of_o our_o mutual_a love_n will_v spring_v peace_n unspeakable_a we_o rest_v secure_o upon_o he_o who_o so_o love_v we_o and_o who_o we_o so_o love_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n above_o 15._o col._n 3._o 14_o 15._o all_o thing_n put_v on_o charity_n which_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o perfectness_n and_o let_v the_o peace_n of_o god_n rule_n in_o your_o heart_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o a_o good_a conscience_n may_v be_v preserve_v and_o these_o be_v the_o mean_n
misery_n and_o have_v pull_v we_o out_o of_o this_o wretched_a thraldom_n work_v in_o we_o some_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v thou_o we_o confess_v that_o the_o relic_n of_o sin_n do_v still_o remain_v in_o we_o in_o great_a strength_n and_o howsoever_o the_o old_a man_n and_o body_n of_o sin_n have_v by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n receive_v their_o deadly_a wound_n yet_o have_v they_o in_o they_o such_o life_n and_o strength_n and_o be_v so_o animate_v and_o reviue_v with_o the_o suggestion_n of_o our_o old_a adversary_n the_o devil_n breathe_v as_o it_o be_v a_o new_a life_n into_o they_o that_o they_o do_v still_o much_o vex_v and_o trouble_v we_o make_v continual_a war_n against_o our_o soul_n and_o oftentimes_o lead_v they_o captive_a unto_o sin_n much_o blindness_n and_o vanity_n do_v still_o remain_v in_o our_o mind_n so_o that_o we_o have_v but_o a_o dim_a sight_n of_o thou_o and_o thy_o will_n and_o way_n our_o memory_n be_v weak_a and_o 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corrupt_v and_o disable_v can_v be_v a_o sufficient_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n till_o after_o our_o regeneration_n it_o be_v renew_v and_o restore_v in_o some_o measure_n unto_o that_o integrity_n and_o perfection_n which_o it_o have_v in_o our_o first_o creation_n and_o this_o we_o call_v good_a conscience_n which_o be_v a_o main_a foundation_n of_o godliness_n guide_v and_o enable_v we_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n which_o god_n require_v in_o speak_v whereof_o we_o will_v first_o show_v what_o it_o be_v and_o then_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n which_o spring_v from_o it_o the_o property_n and_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v it_o and_o the_o mean_n by_o which_o we_o may_v obtain_v it_o if_o it_o be_v want_v or_o preserve_v and_o keep_v it_o if_o we_o already_o have_v it_o concern_v the_o first_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v that_o which_o be_v renew_v by_o god_n spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o obedience_n do_v speak_v peace_n and_o true_o testify_v unto_o we_o according_a to_o the_o scripture_n that_o we_o be_v redeem_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o enemy_n reconcile_v unto_o god_n justify_v sanctify_a and_o shall_v persevere_v in_o grace_n unto_o salvation_n and_o that_o all_o our_o action_n be_v warrant_v by_o the_o word_n and_o accept_v of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n though_o in_o themselves_o imperfect_a whereby_o we_o be_v comfort_v in_o all_o thing_n make_v cheerful_a and_o diligent_a in_o god_n service_n and_o willing_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o may_v be_v please_v unto_o he_o the_o cause_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v diverse_a the_o principal_a efficient_a be_v god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n the_o father_n bestow_v this_o gift_n upon_o we_o who_o as_o in_o the_o beginning_n he_o first_o create_v and_o place_v it_o in_o we_o as_o a_o uncorrupted_a judge_n and_o unpartial_a witness_n between_o he_o and_o we_o so_o it_o be_v he_o alone_o that_o do_v renew_v and_o repair_v the_o ruin_n thereof_o contract_v through_o the_o fall_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n by_o which_o together_o with_o all_o other_o faculty_n conscience_n be_v corrupt_v and_o either_o so_o deadded_a sear_a and_o benumb_v that_o it_o have_v no_o sense_n and_o feel_n at_o all_o or_o when_o it_o awaken_v out_o of_o this_o deadly_a swoon_n do_v nothing_o but_o accuse_v and_o terrify_v we_o or_o unjust_o excuse_v and_o encourage_v we_o in_o our_o sinful_a course_n by_o present_v unto_o we_o false_a comfort_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o it_o be_v god_n the_o son_n and_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n who_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n and_o appease_v his_o wrath_n by_o his_o death_n and_o obedience_n free_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n reconcile_v we_o unto_o god_n and_o make_v our_o peace_n with_o he_o upon_o which_o follow_v peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o freedom_n from_o the_o accusation_n and_o terror_n of_o it_o for_o when_o by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n or_o light_n of_o nature_n it_o be_v set_v a-work_o to_o 34._o rom._n 8._o 1_o 33_o 34._o affright_v and_o disquiet_v we_o in_o regard_n of_o our_o sin_n then_o show_v our_o pardon_n seal_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n it_o be_v calm_v and_o quiet_v have_v nothing_o to_o lay_v to_o our_o charge_n which_o christ_n our_o surety_n have_v not_o satisfy_v for_o us._n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o our_o saviour_n be_v prophetical_o name_v the_o prince_n of_o peace_n and_o prefigure_v under_o the_o type_n of_o melchizedech_n because_o he_o be_v not_o 6._o esa_n 9_o 6._o only_o the_o king_n of_o righteousness_n by_o who_o we_o be_v justify_v but_o also_o king_n of_o 2._o heb._n 7._o 2._o peace_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v who_o make_v our_o peace_n with_o god_n do_v thereby_o also_o procure_v for_o we_o peace_n of_o conscience_n for_o the_o judge_n have_v no_o authority_n to_o condemn_v nor_o the_o witness_n to_o accuse_v nor_o the_o jailor_n to_o imprison_v nor_o the_o executioner_n to_o punish_v and_o torment_v when_o the_o supreme_a sovereign_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v satisfy_v by_o the_o suffering_n of_o his_o son_n have_v send_v we_o his_o free_a pardon_n and_o we_o have_v plead_v it_o in_o the_o court_n of_o conscience_n yea_o rather_o the_o judge_n do_v then_o acquit_v and_o absolve_v we_o and_o the_o witness_n say_v nothing_o against_o we_o but_o as_o a_o messenger_n of_o good_a thing_n do_v testify_v unto_o we_o this_o joyful_a tiding_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o our_o saviour_n be_v no_o soon_o bear_v unto_o we_o but_o the_o holy_a angel_n be_v send_v as_o god_n herald_n to_o proclaim_v this_o peace_n glory_n be_v unto_o god_n in_o the_o high_a and_o in_o earth_n peace_n good_a will_n towards_o man_n the_o which_o peace_n our_o saviour_n 14._o luk._n 2._o 14._o wrought_v as_o a_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o we_o by_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n and_o offer_v himself_o as_o a_o all-sufficient_a sacrifice_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o his_o elect_a so_o the_o apostle_n say_v it_o please_v the_o father_n that_o in_o he_o shall_v all_o fullness_n dwell_v and_o have_v make_v peace_n through_o the_o blood_n of_o his_o cross_n by_o he_o 20._o col._n 1._o 19_o 20._o to_o reconcile_v all_o thing_n to_o himself_o and_o elsewhere_o he_o affirm_v that_o we_o be_v without_o christ_n be_v alient_n from_o the_o commonwealth_n of_o israel_n and_o stranger_n 18._o eph._n 2._o v._n 12._o to_o 18._o from_o the_o covenant_n of_o promise_n have_v no_o hope_n and_o without_o god_n in_o the_o world_n but_o that_o now_o in_o christ_n jesus_n we_o who_o sometime_o be_v far_o off_o be_v make_v nigh_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n for_o he_o be_v our_o peace_n who_o have_v make_v both_o one_o and_o have_v break_v down_o the_o middle_a wall_n of_o partition_n 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from_o dead_a work_n to_o serve_v the_o live_a god_n final_o the_o conscience_n be_v renew_v and_o sanctify_v by_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n while_o he_o appli_v christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o precious_a blood_n and_o make_v they_o effectual_a for_o the_o purge_n of_o our_o conscience_n from_o all_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o spiritual_a defilement_n that_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v pure_a and_o acceptable_a service_n unto_o god_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n for_o the_o effect_n whereof_o he_o use_v as_o his_o instrument_n the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n which_o by_o they_o both_o make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v beget_v and_o also_o confirm_v and_o increase_v in_o us._n first_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o instrument_n which_o the_o spirit_n use_v whereby_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v wrought_v in_o we_o for_o when_o the_o law_n preach_v and_o the_o curse_n threaten_v like_o a_o strange_a wind_n and_o tempest_n have_v rend_v the_o mountain_n and_o break_v in_o piece_n the_o rock_n of_o our_o proud_a and_o hard_a heart_n and_o as_o the_o earthquake_n and_o fire_n which_o elias_n see_v and_o feel_v have_v terrify_v the_o conscience_n with_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o cause_v we_o to_o hide_v our_o face_n from_o god_n presence_n 12_o 1._o king_n 19_o 11_o 12_o than_o the_o still_a voice_n of_o the_o gospel_n cause_v these_o storm_n to_o cease_v do_v quiet_a and_o calm_v the_o conscience_n so_o as_o we_o can_v without_o terror_n yea_o with_o much_o joy_n and_o comfort_n hear_v the_o voice_n of_o god_n
garland_n of_o blessedness_n that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v discourage_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o weakness_n and_o weariness_n nor_o with_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n who_o encounter_v we_o in_o the_o way_n seeing_z fighting_z 10._o eph._n 6._o 10._o against_o they_o not_o in_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n might_n we_o be_v sure_a of_o support_n to_o hold_v out_o in_o the_o fight_n and_o have_v his_o never-failing_a promise_n of_o obtain_v victory_n cap._n xvi_o of_o the_o sign_n and_o property_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o sign_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o next_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v discern_v whether_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n or_o no_o that_o if_o 12._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 12._o we_o have_v we_o may_v with_o paul_n rejoice_v in_o it_o if_o not_o we_o may_v labour_v to_o obtain_v this_o precious_a jewel_n beside_o therefore_o these_o sign_n which_o by_o the_o diligent_a reader_n may_v be_v easy_o gather_v out_o of_o the_o former_a discourse_n there_o be_v diverse_a other_o which_o may_v be_v add_v and_o first_o if_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n we_o may_v discern_v it_o by_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o for_o it_o be_v not_o the_o work_n of_o nature_n which_o by_o the_o fall_n be_v corrupt_v in_o this_o as_o in_o all_o other_o faculty_n but_o the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n not_o purchase_v by_o our_o own_o merit_n not_o purge_v from_o natural_a defilement_n with_o our_o own_o satisfaction_n but_o purify_v from_o dead_a work_n by_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n 14._o heb._n 9_o 14._o apply_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o feel_v no_o change_n in_o our_o conscience_n but_o that_o they_o still_o remain_v the_o same_o which_o they_o always_o be_v if_o they_o be_v not_o wash_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o purge_v they_o not_o only_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o from_o dead_a work_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n or_o if_o their_o purity_n and_o peace_n proceed_v from_o any_o thing_n then_o from_o this_o that_o be_v bathe_v in_o this_o fountain_n 1._o zach._n 13._o 1._o open_v to_o the_o house_n of_o david_n and_o to_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o jerusalem_n for_o sin_n and_o for_o uncleanness_n they_o be_v assure_v that_o their_o sin_n be_v pardon_v and_o shall_v never_o be_v impute_v nor_o lay_v to_o their_o charge_n if_o they_o be_v not_o purify_v by_o faith_n which_o both_o assure_v we_o of_o salvation_n and_o also_o work_v by_o love_n but_o 6._o gal._n 5._o 6._o be_v ground_v alone_o upon_o groundless_a presumption_n it_o be_v clear_a and_o manifest_a that_o we_o deceive_v ourselves_o with_o a_o shadow_n and_o have_v not_o yet_o attain_v to_o a_o good_a conscience_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o sign_n be_v take_v from_o the_o manner_n of_o work_v this_o good_a conscience_n the_o second_o sign_n be_v the_o manner_n of_o work_v this_o good_a conscience_n for_o it_o be_v not_o wrought_v by_o worldly_a persuasion_n take_v from_o our_o credit_n pleasure_n or_o profit_n but_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n beget_v faith_n in_o we_o whereby_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n be_v purify_v and_o this_o it_o do_v first_o by_o terrify_v it_o with_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o they_o whereby_o we_o be_v humble_v and_o bring_v to_o despair_v of_o our_o own_o strength_n for_o our_o recovery_n out_o of_o our_o misery_n and_o then_o by_o pacify_v and_o comfort_v it_o by_o offer_v unto_o we_o in_o christ_n the_o free_a pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n reconciliation_n with_o god_n and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n so_o that_o here_o the_o say_n be_v true_o verify_v that_o peace_n be_v the_o daughter_n of_o war_n for_o if_o our_o conscience_n have_v have_v no_o conflict_n with_o god_n justice_n and_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o have_v not_o be_v true_o humble_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o his_o wrath_n and_o the_o enmity_n which_o have_v be_v between_o he_o and_o we_o our_o peace_n be_v carnal_a and_o corrupt_a spring_v not_o from_o assurance_n of_o faith_n but_o from_o security_n and_o presumption_n which_o have_v cause_v this_o ease_n not_o by_o recovery_n of_o health_n but_o through_o the_o numbness_n and_o stupidity_n of_o the_o disease_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o three_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o effect_n for_o it_o excuse_v and_o acquit_v we_o before_o god_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o speak_v peace_n unto_o our_o heart_n assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v reconcile_v and_o in_o god_n favour_n and_o ground_v this_o testimony_n upon_o the_o infallible_a truth_n of_o holy_a scripture_n it_o make_v we_o bold_a in_o all_o danger_n and_o like_o armour_n of_o proof_n it_o contemn_v the_o gunshot_n of_o any_o worldly_a peril_n it_o make_v we_o courageous_a in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o not_o great_o to_o care_v who_o like_v or_o mislike_v they_o because_o we_o carry_v our_o warrant_n in_o our_o bosom_n which_o will_v justify_v our_o action_n before_o god_n what_o censure_n soever_o man_n pass_v of_o they_o it_o make_v we_o like_o good_a servant_n to_o come_v often_o into_o our_o master_n presence_n because_o it_o witness_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o be_v in_o his_o favour_n and_o that_o he_o accept_v of_o we_o and_o our_o service_n it_o make_v we_o often_o to_o examine_v the_o book_n of_o our_o account_n even_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o to_o desire_v he_o to_o survey_v our_o reckon_n because_o it_o testify_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o have_v deal_v faithful_o with_o he_o so_o david_n examine_v i_o o_o lord_n and_o prove_v i_o try_v my_o reins_n and_o my_o heart_n after_o 2._o psal_n 26._o 2._o which_o audit_n it_o will_v justify_v we_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o integrity_n as_o it_o do_v he_o thou_o have_v prove_v my_o heart_n thou_o have_v visit_v i_o in_o the_o night_n thou_o have_v try_v i_o and_o shall_v find_v nothing_o not_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o perfection_n of_o our_o performance_n 3._o psal_n 17._o 3._o which_o be_v full_a of_o want_n and_o weakness_n but_o of_o our_o desire_n and_o resolution_n as_o he_o expound_v himself_o in_o the_o next_o word_n for_o i_o be_o purpose_v that_o my_o mouth_n shall_v not_o transgress_v if_o therefore_o our_o conscience_n produce_v these_o 2._o psal_n 130._o 3._o &_o 143._o 2._o effect_n in_o we_o it_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n that_o they_o be_v pure_a and_o peaceable_a but_o if_o contrariwise_o they_o accuse_v and_o terrify_v we_o or_o excuse_v and_o acquit_v we_o without_o the_o warrant_n of_o god_n word_n if_o we_o be_v bold_a and_o valiant_a in_o our_o peace_n and_o prosperity_n fear_v no_o evil_a but_o cowardly_o timorous_a when_o we_o be_v encounter_v with_o any_o danger_n if_o we_o be_v so_o courageous_a in_o evil_n that_o we_o be_v not_o ashamed_a though_o man_n hear_v we_o talk_v wanton_o and_o vain_o or_o see_v we_o in_o our_o action_n imitate_v the_o great_a number_n though_o unlawful_a and_o without_o warrant_n but_o be_v ready_a to_o blush_v if_o a_o good_a speech_n have_v slip_v from_o we_o in_o bad_a company_n or_o if_o we_o be_v overtake_v at_o unaware_o in_o perform_v some_o religious_a duty_n by_o such_o as_o be_v ready_a to_o flout_v we_o for_o it_o if_o we_o care_v not_o how_o little_o we_o come_v into_o god_n presence_n and_o seldom_o or_o never_o examine_v the_o book_n of_o our_o account_n between_o we_o and_o he_o or_o else_o slight_o and_o overt_o for_o form_n and_o fashion_n sake_n and_o like_o unfaithful_a factor_n can_v endure_v to_o have_v our_o master_n audit_n our_o reckon_n then_o be_v our_o conscience_n defile_v and_o can_v give_v no_o true_a testimony_n of_o peace_n unto_o us._n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o property_n of_o it_o as_o first_o that_o it_o be_v pure_a and_o peaceable_a four_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o property_n of_o it_o first_o as_o it_o be_v peaceable_a so_o also_o it_o be_v pure_a not_o only_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n but_o 14._o heb._n 9_o 14._o also_o from_o the_o corruption_n for_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o it_o do_v like_o a_o sovereign_a salve_n pacify_v the_o rage_n of_o conscience_n cause_v by_o the_o sore_n of_o sin_n so_o do_v it_o draw_v out_o the_o corrupt_a matter_n that_o cause_v it_o cleanse_v these_o wound_n as_o fast_o as_o it_o heal_v they_o and_o as_o it_o save_v we_o from_o this_o body_n
and_o our_o own_o spiritual_a good_a and_o everlasting_a salvation_n cheerfulness_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n when_o they_o seem_v full_a of_o difficulty_n and_o danger_n because_o the_o lord_n in_o who_o we_o trust_v be_v able_a to_o support_v and_o defend_v us._n and_o final_o conscience_n of_o our_o well_o do_v and_o our_o earnest_a desire_n to_o glorify_v and_o please_v god_n in_o all_o christian_n and_o holy_a duty_n do_v not_o only_a much_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n and_o christ_n all-sufficient_a merit_n but_o also_o exceed_o confirm_v our_o affiance_n in_o the_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o god_n love_n so_o that_o we_o be_v thereby_o enable_v with_o great_a confidence_n to_o have_v our_o access_n unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n and_o with_o much_o liberty_n of_o speech_n and_o spirit_n to_o make_v all_o our_o suit_n know_v unto_o he_o with_o assurance_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v gracious_o hear_v and_o grant_v for_o the_o effectual_a 16._o jam._n 5._o 16._o fervent_a prayer_n of_o arighteous_a man_n avail_v much_o and_o we_o be_v assure_v with_o david_n that_o the_o god_n of_o our_o righteousness_n will_v hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o that_o the_o lord_n 3._o psal_n 4._o 1_o 3._o who_o set_v apart_o he_o that_o be_v godly_a for_o himself_o will_v hear_v we_o be_v such_o when_o we_o call_v upon_o he_o that_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o the_o righteous_a and_o that_o his_o ear_n be_v open_a to_o hear_v their_o cry_n the_o which_o the_o apostle_n peter_n use_v 15._o psal_n 34._o 15._o as_o a_o effectual_a argument_n to_o move_v we_o to_o eschew_v evil_a and_o do_v good_a to_o seek_v 12._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 11_o 12._o peace_n and_o ensue_v it_o because_o it_o confirm_v our_o confidence_n that_o god_n will_v hear_v and_o grant_v all_o our_o suit_n see_v as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v he_o will_v fulfil_v 19_o psal_n 145._o 19_o the_o desire_n of_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o he_o also_o will_v hear_v their_o cry_n and_o will_v save_v they_o for_o howsoever_o the_o chief_a and_o principal_a cause_n of_o our_o confidence_n and_o boldness_n be_v not_o any_o thing_n in_o ourselves_o but_o only_o jesus_n christ_n in_o who_o god_n be_v well_o please_v with_o we_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n in_o who_o 12._o ephes_n 3._o 12._o we_o have_v boldness_n and_o access_n with_o confidence_n by_o the_o faith_n of_o he_o and_o though_o this_o be_v the_o main_a ground_n of_o our_o affiance_n when_o we_o make_v our_o suit_n know_v unto_o god_n because_o christ_n our_o high_a priest_n make_v intercession_n for_o we_o in_o confidence_n whereof_o we_o may_v as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v come_v bold_o unto_o the_o 16._o heb._n 4._o 16._o throne_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v obtain_v mercy_n &_o find_v grace_n to_o help_v in_o time_n of_o need_n yet_o we_o may_v draw_v near_o with_o much_o more_o boldness_n and_o with_o a_o true_a heart_n in_o full_a 22._o heb._n 10._o 22._o assurance_n of_o faith_n when_o we_o 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 that_o be_v not_o only_o the_o blood_n of_o redemption_n which_o purge_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o our_o sin_n but_o also_o the_o water_n of_o ablution_n which_o cleanse_v we_o from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n do_v assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v wash_v in_o that_o laver_n of_o christ_n blood_n and_o when_o our_o conscience_n be_v so_o purge_v from_o dead_a work_n thereby_o as_o that_o we_o be_v enable_v in_o some_o good_a measure_n to_o serve_v the_o live_a god_n for_o if_o we_o regard_v wickedness_n in_o our_o 18._o heb._n 9_o 14._o psal_n 66._o 18._o heart_n we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n that_o god_n will_v hear_v we_o if_o we_o come_v into_o god_n presence_n with_o guilty_a conscience_n accuse_v we_o for_o the_o neglect_n of_o his_o service_n and_o for_o live_v in_o sin_n without_o repentance_n shame_n will_v cover_v our_o face_n and_o take_v away_o all_o boldness_n and_o confidence_n when_o we_o make_v our_o suit_n unto_o he_o for_o we_o know_v that_o if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o god_n be_v great_a 22_o job._n 3._o 20_o 21_o 22_o than_o our_o heart_n and_o know_v all_o thing_n but_o if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o not_o then_o have_v we_o confidence_n towards_o god_n and_o whatsoever_o we_o ask_v we_o receive_v of_o he_o because_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o do_v those_o thing_n that_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n for_o this_o make_v he_o to_o entertain_v our_o suit_n not_o only_o gracious_o in_o respect_n of_o we_o but_o also_o with_o great_a pleasure_n in_o himself_o according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v a_o abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n but_o 8._o pro._n 15._o 8._o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o upright_o be_v his_o delight_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o david_n though_o a_o man_n high_o in_o god_n favour_n will_v not_o rash_o press_v into_o his_o presence_n to_o make_v his_o suit_n unto_o he_o before_o he_o have_v renew_v his_o righteousness_n by_o faith_n and_o repentance_n for_o he_o profess_v that_o he_o will_v first_o wash_v his_o hand_n 6._o psal_n 26._o 6._o in_o innocency_n and_o then_o he_o will_v compass_v god_n altar_n now_o what_o great_a benefit_n than_o this_o or_o what_o more_o effectual_a motive_n unto_o a_o godly_a life_n then_o to_o have_v hereby_o the_o grace_n and_o favour_n of_o our_o sovereign_a lord_n and_o king_n so_o as_o we_o may_v at_o all_o time_n with_o boldness_n come_v into_o his_o presence_n and_o as_o his_o chief_a favourite_n have_v his_o ear_n still_o open_a unto_o we_o so_o as_o we_o may_v free_o make_v all_o our_o suit_n know_v unto_o he_o with_o assure_a confidence_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v hear_v and_o grant_v see_v he_o take_v delight_n in_o our_o prayer_n and_o be_v as_o well_o please_v in_o give_v as_o we_o in_o receive_v §._o sect._n 5_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n bring_v courage_n and_o true_a fortitude_n the_o three_o spiritual_a benefit_n which_o a_o godly_a life_n bring_v be_v christian_a courage_n and_o true_a fortitude_n for_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n favour_n and_o gracious_a assistance_n no_o danger_n be_v able_a to_o daunt_v we_o and_o have_v put_v on_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n we_o fear_v not_o the_o encounter_n of_o any_o enemy_n according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n the_o wicked_a flee_v when_o no_o man_n pursue_v but_o the_o righteous_a be_v bold_a as_o a_o lion_n a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o david_n who_o be_v so_o courageous_a in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n assistance_n that_o he_o say_v he_o will_v not_o be_v afraid_a of_o ten_o thousand_o of_o people_n that_o have_v set_v themselves_o against_o 5._o psal_n 3._o 5._o he_o round_o about_o and_o profess_v that_o because_o god_n be_v his_o refuge_n and_o 2._o psal_n 46._o 1_o 2._o strength_n he_o will_v not_o fear_v though_o the_o earth_n be_v remove_v and_o though_o the_o mountain_n be_v carry_v into_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o sea_n yea_o though_o he_o shall_v walk_v 4._o psal_n 23._o 4._o through_o the_o vale_n of_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n yet_o he_o will_v fear_v no_o evil_n because_o god_n be_v with_o he_o and_o his_o rod_n and_o staff_n comfort_v he_o neither_o be_v this_o his_o case_n alone_o but_o of_o all_o those_o that_o fear_n and_o serve_v the_o lord_n who_o as_o he_o show_v at_o large_a stand_v in_o fear_n of_o no_o evil_a though_o danger_n beset_v they_o on_o all_o side_n because_o they_o have_v make_v god_n their_o refuge_n and_o fortress_n who_o will_v therefore_o etc._n psal_n 91._o 2_o 3_o etc._n etc._n deliver_v they_o from_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o fowler_n and_o from_o the_o noisome_a pestilence_n etc._n etc._n and_o give_v his_o angel_n charge_v over_o they_o to_o keep_v they_o in_o all_o their_o way_n who_o shall_v bear_v they_o up_o in_o their_o hand_n lest_o they_o dash_v their_o foot_n against_o a_o stone_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v be_v true_o courageous_a let_v we_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o be_v safe_a under_o his_o protection_n and_o have_v he_o on_o 11._o rom._n 8._o 31._o psal_n 56._o 11._o our_o side_n we_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o care_v who_o set_v against_o we_o nor_o to_o fear_v what_o man_n can_v do_v unto_o us._n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n keep_v our_o conscience_n pure_a and_o peaceable_a the_o four_o benefit_n be_v that_o this_o godly_a life_n do_v keep_v our_o conscience_n pure_a and_o peaceable_a for_o when_o we_o set_v ourselves_o with_o full_a resolution_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n we_o careful_o flee_v all_o know_a
sin_n whereby_o the_o conscience_n will_v be_v defile_v and_o so_o have_v nothing_o to_o lay_v to_o our_o charge_n or_o to_o accuse_v we_o of_o before_o god_n save_v humane_a frailty_n and_o infirmity_n for_o which_o we_o have_v as_o it_o be_v a_o pardon_n of_o course_n seal_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o conscience_n become_v peaceable_a and_o speak_v nothing_o but_o good_a and_o joyful_a thing_n unto_o we_o testify_v the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n our_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n and_o that_o we_o and_o our_o work_n be_v accept_v of_o he_o so_o that_o if_o with_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n we_o will_v serve_v the_o true_a melchisedech_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n he_o will_v be_v unto_o we_o not_o only_o a_o king_n 2._o heb._n 7._o 2._o of_o righteousness_n but_o also_o a_o king_n of_o peace_n for_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o to_o justify_v we_o he_o have_v at_o his_o departure_n leave_v this_o rich_a legacy_n to_o all_o his_o true_a disciple_n peace_n i_o leave_v with_o you_o may_v peace_n i_o give_v unto_o you_o the_o 33._o joh._n 14._o 27._o and_o 16._o 33._o which_o be_v not_o to_o be_v esteem_v a_o gift_n of_o small_a value_n see_v as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o it_o pass_v all_o understanding_n be_v one_o of_o those_o fruit_n wherein_o 7._o phil._n 4._o 7._o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o our_o everlasting_a happiness_n be_v begin_v in_o we_o in_o this_o life_n for_o as_o he_o say_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v not_o meat_n and_o drink_v but_o 27._o rom._n 14._o 27._o righteousness_n and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o which_o may_v effectual_o move_v we_o to_o all_o christian_a and_o holy_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v these_o first_o fruit_n of_o heavenly_a joy_n be_v incomparable_o of_o more_o value_n than_o a_o whole_a harvest_n of_o all_o earthly_a happiness_n even_o in_o their_o present_a worth_n as_o bring_v with_o they_o more_o sound_a comfort_n and_o contentment_n more_o durable_a and_o last_a joy_n and_o also_o because_o they_o be_v sure_a evidence_n and_o earnest-penny_n of_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n and_o full_a fruition_n of_o everlasting_a blessedness_n §._o sect._n 7_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n cause_v constancy_n and_o perseverance_n unto_o the_o end_n the_o five_o benefit_n which_o we_o shall_v receive_v by_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o if_o we_o once_o with_o a_o firm_a resolution_n &_o earnest_a endeavour_n set_v ourselves_o to_o serve_v &_o please_v god_n we_o shall_v continue_v in_o this_o estate_n notwithstanding_o our_o manifold_a infirmity_n and_o corruption_n which_o make_v we_o daily_o prone_a to_o fall_v into_o sin_n for_o they_o who_o be_v once_o receive_v into_o covenant_n with_o god_n have_v not_o only_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o their_o sin_n but_o also_o have_v the_o mean_n offer_v unto_o they_o yea_o wrought_v in_o they_o by_o god_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n whereby_o turn_v unto_o he_o from_o their_o sin_n and_o renew_v their_o faith_n which_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n in_o the_o assurance_n that_o they_o be_v all_o pardon_v in_o christ_n they_o may_v with_o peace_n and_o comfort_n proceed_v again_o in_o their_o course_n of_o godliness_n as_o if_o they_o have_v never_o fail_v in_o it_o nor_o go_v astray_o neither_o do_v the_o lord_n only_o as_o a_o gracious_a father_n provide_v fit_a nourishment_n for_o his_o child_n to_o preserve_v they_o in_o their_o health_n and_o strength_n but_o like_o a_o skilful_a and_o wise_a physician_n sovereign_a medicine_n to_o recover_v they_o when_o they_o be_v sick_a and_o weak_a and_o not_o only_o afford_v unto_o they_o mean_v to_o keep_v they_o whole_a and_o sound_a but_o the_o precious_a balm_n of_o gilead_n the_o blood_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n and_o the_o salve_n of_o all_o sore_n of_o sin_n unfeigned_a repentance_n to_o heal_v they_o when_o in_o the_o spiritual_a conflict_n they_o be_v hurt_v and_o wound_v the_o which_o he_o proud_v for_o they_o and_o as_o it_o be_v put_v it_o into_o their_o hand_n by_o his_o earnest_a exhortation_n o_o israel_n turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n for_o thou_o have_v fall_v by_o thy_o iniquity_n take_v 2._o hos_fw-la 14._o 1_o 2._o unto_o you_o word_n and_o turn_v to_o the_o lord_n say_v unto_o he_o take_v away_o all_o iniquity_n and_o receive_v we_o gracious_o and_o again_o as_o i_o live_v say_v the_o lord_n god_n i_o have_v 11._o ezek._n 33._o 11._o no_o pleasure_n in_o the_o death_n of_o the_o wicked_a but_o that_o the_o wicked_a turn_n from_o his_o way_n and_o live_v turn_v you_o turn_v you_o from_o your_o evil_a way_n for_o why_o will_v you_o die_v you_o house_n 6._o jer._n 8._o 5_o 6._o of_o israel_n yea_o he_o be_v displease_v with_o they_o and_o sharp_o reprove_v they_o if_o they_o neglect_v this_o medicine_n when_o he_o offer_v it_o unto_o they_o that_o they_o may_v be_v cure_v why_o be_v this_o people_n slide_v back_o by_o a_o perpetual_a backslide_n they_o hold_v 20._o jer._n 31._o 20._o fast_o deceit_n they_o refuse_v to_o return_v no_o man_n repent_v he_o of_o his_o wickedness_n say_v what_o have_v i_o do_v &_o c_o and_o if_o thus_o they_o be_v not_o move_v to_o return_v his_o bowel_n be_v trouble_v and_o yearn_v with_o compassion_n as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v and_o he_o be_v sorry_a that_o they_o sorrow_n not_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o weep_v over_o jerusalem_n because_o they_o will_v not_o make_v use_n 41._o luk._n 19_o 41._o of_o the_o acceptable_a day_n while_o it_o last_v that_o they_o may_v repent_v and_o so_o escape_v god_n imminent_a judgement_n yea_o he_o do_v not_o so_o leave_v they_o but_o effectual_o work_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o faithful_a and_o choose_a one_o this_o repentance_n 31._o act._n 5._o 31._o which_o he_o require_v for_o he_o give_v repentance_n to_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n 10._o ezek._n 36._o 26._o zach._n 12._o 10._o he_o take_v away_o their_o stony_a heart_n and_o give_v they_o heart_n of_o flesh_n he_o pour_v the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n upon_o the_o house_n of_o judah_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o bewail_v their_o sin_n the_o which_o may_v be_v unto_o we_o a_o singular_a encouragement_n in_o our_o christian_a course_n when_o as_o we_o be_v assure_v that_o notwithstanding_o our_o many_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n we_o shall_v not_o be_v cast_v off_o and_o though_o we_o have_v many_o foil_n and_o fall_n yet_o we_o shall_v not_o lie_v still_o and_o perish_v in_o our_o sin_n see_v the_o lord_n give_v unto_o all_o his_o that_o fear_n and_o serve_v he_o the_o grace_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n so_o as_o they_o rise_v again_o and_o recover_v their_o former_a estate_n of_o holiness_n and_o withal_o his_o wont_a grace_n and_o favour_n as_o though_o they_o have_v never_o sin_v and_o with_o it_o their_o wont_a peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n §._o sect._n 8_o of_o the_o benefit_n which_o a_o godly_a life_n bring_v at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n and_o these_o be_v the_o benefit_n which_o accompany_v a_o godly_a life_n while_o we_o continue_v in_o the_o world_n the_o benefit_n which_o it_o bring_v when_o by_o death_n we_o be_v to_o depart_v out_o of_o it_o be_v also_o great_a and_o inestimable_a for_o when_o all_o worldly_a blessing_n fail_v and_o like_o miserable_a comforter_n leave_v and_o forsake_v we_o when_o be_v in_o great_a agony_n and_o distress_n we_o stand_v in_o most_o need_n of_o help_n than_o the_o consolation_n which_o it_o bring_v do_v exceed_o cheer_v and_o refresh_v us._n for_o the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n which_o have_v rule_v and_o guide_v we_o throughout_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n do_v not_o leave_v and_o forsake_v we_o at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n but_o then_o especial_o do_v accompany_v and_o assist_v we_o and_o the_o more_o our_o affliction_n and_o grief_n abound_v the_o more_o it_o cause_v our_o consolation_n to_o abound_v also_o for_o it_o seal_v in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n the_o assurance_n of_o the_o pardon_n and_o remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o say_v unto_o we_o as_o sometime_o christ_n to_o the_o sick_a of_o the_o palsy_n son_n be_v of_o good_a comfort_n thy_o sin_n be_v 2._o matth._n 9_o 2._o forgive_v thou_o it_o incourage_v we_o against_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n by_o assure_v we_o that_o it_o have_v lose_v its_o sting_n and_o therefore_o though_o like_o a_o serpent_n it_o still_o hiss_v yet_o it_o be_v not_o able_a to_o do_v we_o any_o hurt_n it_o cause_v the_o beam_n of_o god_n love_n to_o shine_v clear_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o which_o they_o be_v so_o warm_v and_o cheer_v that_o the_o
they_o more_o negligent_a in_o thy_o service_n and_o therefore_o o_o lord_n it_o be_v just_a with_o thou_o if_o thou_o shall_v deprive_v we_o of_o they_o all_o turn_v our_o strength_n into_o weakness_n our_o health_n into_o sickness_n and_o all_o our_o peace_n and_o comfort_n into_o torture_n of_o body_n and_o trouble_n of_o mind_n but_o dear_a father_n deal_v with_o we_o not_o according_a to_o our_o desert_n but_o according_a to_o thy_o wont_a mercy_n in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o see_v the_o end_n of_o thy_o chastisement_n be_v not_o destruction_n but_o salvation_n not_o to_o punish_v our_o sin_n for_o which_o thy_o son_n have_v full_o satisfy_v thy_o justice_n by_o his_o all-sufficient_a suffering_n but_o to_o bring_v we_o to_o repentance_n we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o give_v unto_o we_o a_o true_a sight_n and_o sense_n of_o they_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n and_o a_o perfect_a hatred_n of_o they_o and_o a_o full_a resolution_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o to_o serve_v thou_o in_o the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n and_o thus_o return_v unto_o thou_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n o_o lord_n we_o beseech_v thou_o turn_v unto_o we_o and_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n forget_v and_o forgive_v our_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n whether_o of_o omission_n or_o commission_n of_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n or_o those_o which_o we_o have_v witting_o and_o willing_o fall_v into_o and_o wash_v they_o all_o away_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o thy_o son_n that_o they_o may_v never_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o either_o in_o this_o world_n or_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v seal_v also_o our_o pardon_n unto_o we_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n by_o the_o gracious_a testimony_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o thereby_o sanctify_v we_o throughout_a in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n that_o be_v free_v from_o the_o guilt_n punishment_n and_o 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ready_a to_o render_v up_o his_o account_n when_o thou_o shall_v call_v he_o to_o give_v up_o his_o reckon_n and_o so_o with_o joy_n and_o cheerfulness_n may_v commend_v his_o soul_n and_o body_n unto_o thou_o as_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o faithful_a saviour_n who_o will_v crown_v they_o both_o with_o joy_n and_o glory_n let_v he_o continual_o endeavour_v to_o suppress_v the_o power_n of_o death_n and_o to_o take_v away_o the_o sting_n of_o it_o by_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o give_v he_o grace_n to_o renew_v his_o covenant_n with_o thou_o by_o renew_v the_o condition_n of_o it_o which_o be_v embrace_v thy_o promise_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n let_v he_o confess_v his_o sin_n bewail_v and_o forsake_v they_o resolve_v to_o amend_v his_o life_n if_o thou_o shall_v prolong_v his_o day_n comfort_v he_o with_o the_o comfort_n of_o thy_o spirit_n and_o as_o his_o bodily_a grief_n abound_v so_o let_v thy_o consolation_n abound_v and_o exceed_v they_o give_v he_o patience_n to_o endure_v what_o thou_o inflict_a and_o tempt_v he_o not_o above_o his_o power_n but_o either_o lessen_v his_o grief_n or_o increase_v his_o strength_n moderate_a and_o mitigate_v his_o bodily_a pain_n with_o the_o inward_a feeling_n of_o thy_o love_n peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n if_o it_o will_v stand_v with_o thy_o glory_n and_o his_o salvation_n prolong_v his_o day_n and_o restore_v his_o health_n that_o he_o may_v yet_o again_o praise_v thou_o as_o for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n so_o especial_o for_o his_o recovery_n and_o bless_v unto_o he_o all_o mean_n of_o physic_n and_o diet_n which_o be_v fit_a for_o this_o purpose_n and_o be_v raise_v from_o his_o bed_n of_o sickness_n give_v unto_o he_o a_o right_a use_n both_o of_o thy_o fatherly_a chastisement_n and_o of_o thy_o gracious_a deliverance_n that_o by_o the_o one_o he_o may_v be_v move_v to_o fear_v thou_o and_o to_o hate_v sin_n have_v taste_v the_o bitter_a fruit_n of_o it_o and_o by_o the_o other_o to_o love_v and_o glorify_v thou_o who_o have_v hear_v his_o prayer_n in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o tribulation_n and_o by_o they_o both_o to_o serve_v thou_o with_o great_a zeal_n and_o with_o more_o earnest_a endeavour_n then_o ever_o heretofore_o hear_v we_o dear_a father_n and_o answer_v we_o gracious_o in_o these_o our_o suit_n even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n we_o acknowledge_v to_o be_v due_a and_o desire_v to_o give_v all_o glory_n praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n both_o now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n but_o if_o the_o sick_a party_n be_v a_o child_n and_o so_o not_o capable_a of_o the_o outward_a and_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o salvation_n then_o pray_v for_o he_o after_o this_o manner_n more_o especial_o we_o humble_o entreat_v thou_o to_o extend_v thy_o grace_n and_o favour_n unto_o this_o thy_o sick_a servant_n and_o see_v thou_o be_v not_o only_o the_o god_n of_o the_o faithful_a but_o also_o of_o their_o seed_n and_o love_v and_o tender_v not_o only_o the_o sheep_n of_o christ_n but_o even_o the_o tender_a lamb_n we_o earnest_o beseech_v thou_o make_v good_a thy_o gracious_a covenant_n with_o this_o thy_o weak_a and_o sick_a servant_n and_o because_o he_o be_v not_o capable_a of_o outward_a mean_n supply_v gracious_o the_o defect_n of_o they_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n unite_v he_o thereby_o unto_o jesus_n christ_n that_o become_v a_o lively_a member_n of_o his_o body_n he_o may_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o his_o righteousness_n death_n and_o obedience_n for_o his_o justification_n and_o so_o he_o may_v stand_v righteous_a in_o thy_o sight_n free_v he_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o his_o sin_n and_o sanctify_v he_o in_o his_o soul_n and_o body_n that_o either_o he_o may_v be_v fit_a to_o glorify_v thou_o on_o earth_n or_o to_o be_v glorify_v by_o thou_o in_o heaven_n if_o it_o be_v thy_o bless_a will_n restore_v he_o to_o his_o health_n and_o strength_n again_o that_o he_o may_v live_v to_o be_v a_o comfort_n unto_o his_o friend_n and_o a_o profitable_a instrument_n to_o set_v forth_o thy_o glory_n in_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n but_o if_o thou_o be_v purpose_v to_o put_v a_o end_n to_o his_o day_n so_o fit_a and_o prepare_v he_o for_o thy_o kingdom_n as_o that_o he_o may_v live_v with_o thou_o eternal_o in_o glory_n and_o immortality_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o if_o the_o party_n be_v irrecoverable_o sick_a or_o ready_a to_o depart_v out_o of_o this_o world_n than_o we_o may_v in_o stead_n of_o pray_v for_o his_o restore_n to_o health_n make_v in_o his_o behalf_n these_o follow_a petition_n and_o see_v o_o lord_n thou_o have_v smite_v thy_o sick_a servant_n as_o we_o conceive_v irrecoverable_o and_o do_v now_o purpose_n to_o put_v a_o end_n unto_o the_o day_n of_o his_o pilgrimage_n we_o must_v humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o prepare_v he_o for_o thy_o own_o kingdom_n wean_v his_o mind_n and_o affection_n from_o the_o world_n and_o earthly_a vanity_n where_o he_o be_v but_o a_o stranger_n and_o fix_v they_o whole_o upon_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n as_o it_o become_v a_o citizen_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n let_v he_o earnest_o desire_v to_o be_v dissolve_v and_o to_o be_v with_o christ_n see_v that_o be_v best_a of_o all_o and_o let_v he_o long_o after_o the_o vision_n and_o fruition_n of_o thou_o in_o who_o presence_n be_v fullness_n of_o joy_n for_o evermore_o to_o this_o end_n o_o lord_n reveal_v thyself_o unto_o he_o more_o clear_o than_o ever_o heretofore_o that_o see_v thy_o beauty_n goodness_n and_o excellency_n his_o heart_n may_v be_v thorough_o inflame_v with_o thy_o love_n give_v he_o even_o while_o he_o
approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v the_o child_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n by_o have_v his_o image_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n stamp_v on_o we_o and_o by_o yield_v in_o all_o thing_n obedience_n to_o his_o will_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n then_o will_v he_o give_v we_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n which_o will_v cast_v out_o all_o servile_a fear_n and_o give_v we_o much_o confidence_n boldness_n and_o security_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n §._o 6_o the_o sixth_o mean_n contempt_n of_o the_o world_n the_o sixth_o mean_n to_o enjoy_v this_o spiritual_a security_n be_v to_o cast_v out_o of_o our_o heart_n all_o carnal_a love_n of_o earthly_a thing_n and_o so_o to_o contemn_v the_o world_n and_o worldly_a vanity_n as_o that_o we_o can_v be_v content_a if_o god_n so_o please_v to_o leave_v they_o as_o well_o as_o enjoy_v they_o for_o if_o have_v our_o desire_n mortify_v to_o the_o world_n we_o have_v learn_v with_o the_o apostle_n paul_n in_o whatsoever_o state_n we_o be_v therewith_o to_o be_v content_a if_o we_o know_v how_o to_o be_v 12._o phil._n 4._o 12._o abase_v and_o how_o to_o abound_v and_o be_v every_o where_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n instruct_v both_o to_o be_v full_a and_o to_o be_v hungry_a both_o to_o abound_v and_o to_o suffer_v need_n then_o may_v we_o in_o a_o great_a part_n be_v free_v from_o all_o carnal_a fear_n and_o both_o secure_o enjoy_v these_o transitory_a thing_n when_o god_n give_v they_o because_o it_o will_v not_o much_o trouble_v we_o if_o it_o be_v his_o pleasure_n to_o take_v they_o away_o and_o also_o secure_o want_v they_o when_o god_n scant_v we_o of_o they_o because_o our_o desire_n and_o hope_n be_v moderate_a after_o their_o fruition_n for_o our_o fear_n hold_v a_o proportion_n with_o our_o love_n and_o hope_n neither_o can_v they_o seneca_n define_v timere_fw-la si_fw-la sperare_fw-la desieris_fw-la seneca_n be_v little_a if_o these_o be_v great_a nor_o contrariwise_o excessive_a and_o immoderate_a if_o these_o temper_a and_o overrule_v with_o reason_n and_o religion_n and_o therefore_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v wean_v from_o the_o love_n of_o earthly_a thing_n then_o may_v we_o hold_v they_o as_o child_n their_o bird_n which_o they_o be_v weary_a of_o in_o our_o open_a hand_n be_v secure_a and_o careless_a whether_o they_o stay_v with_o we_o or_o as_o solomon_n speak_v like_o the_o eagle_n betake_v themselves_o to_o their_o 5._o pro._n 23._o 5._o wing_n and_o flee_v away_o but_o if_o our_o affection_n and_o love_n be_v still_o fix_v and_o fasten_v on_o they_o then_o will_v we_o be_v unwilling_a to_o leave_v they_o and_o so_o always_o arbit_fw-la nemo_fw-la secuâ—us_fw-la est_fw-la in_o his_o bonis_fw-la que_fw-la potest_fw-la invitus_fw-la aâ—â—â—tere_fw-la august_n de_fw-fr lib._n arbit_fw-la in_o fear_n lest_o they_o be_v take_v from_o us._n for_o as_o one_o say_v no_o man_n can_v be_v secure_a in_o the_o fruition_n of_o that_o which_o he_o be_v altogether_o unwilling_a to_o lose_v and_o forgo_v §._o 7_o the_o seven_o mean_n to_o keep_v our_o heart_n upright_o and_o our_o conscience_n pure_a the_o five_o mean_n of_o spiritual_a security_n be_v to_o keep_v our_o heart_n upright_o and_o our_o conscience_n pure_a and_o undefiled_a from_o sin_n especial_o from_o such_o sin_n as_o be_v commit_v not_o through_o ignorance_n and_o infirmity_n but_o against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n or_o if_o we_o have_v fall_v into_o any_o such_o our_o second_o care_n must_v be_v to_o arise_v out_o of_o they_o and_o forsake_v they_o and_o to_o purge_v our_o conscience_n by_o bathe_v they_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n by_o faith_n and_o in_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n for_o the_o 1._o hic_fw-la murus_fw-la abenâ—us_fw-la esto_fw-la niâ—_n conscire_fw-la sibi_fw-la nulla_fw-la pallescere_fw-la cull_v a_o horse_v epist_n l._n 1._o epist_n 1._o conscience_n be_v of_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o eye_n it_o must_v be_v keep_v clean_o and_o then_o it_o will_v be_v cheerful_a and_o quiet_a but_o if_o we_o nourish_v in_o it_o willing_o the_o least_o sin_n as_o it_o be_v little_a mote_n in_o our_o sight_n it_o will_v smart_v and_o rage_n and_o never_o be_v quiet_a till_o they_o be_v cast_v out_o and_o so_o long_o as_o we_o do_v thus_o preserve_v the_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n we_o may_v be_v secure_a and_o without_o 13._o exemplo_fw-la quodcuâ—que_fw-la malo_fw-la committitur_fw-la ipsi_fw-la displicet_fw-la authori_fw-la prima_fw-la haec_fw-la est_fw-la ultio_fw-la quod_fw-la se_fw-la iudice_fw-la nemo_fw-la nocens_fw-la ab_fw-la â—oluitur_fw-la improba_fw-la quamâ—is_fw-la gratia_fw-la fallacis_fw-la praeâ—oris_fw-la vicerit_fw-la urna_fw-la juvenal_n satyr_n 13._o fear_n because_o we_o have_v also_o peace_n with_o god_n for_o if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o not_o then_o have_v we_o confidence_n towards_o god_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v and_o whatsoever_o we_o ask_v we_o receive_v of_o he_o because_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o do_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n but_o if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o than_o will_v not_o god_n acquit_v we_o for_o he_o be_v great_a than_o our_o heart_n and_o know_v all_o thing_n so_o that_o only_o the_o pure_a conscience_n can_v be_v the_o secure_a conscience_n for_o sin_n be_v the_o only_a cause_n of_o fear_n and_o therefore_o if_o iâ—_n be_v purge_v away_o there_o be_v no_o place_n for_o fear_n to_o lodge_v in_o but_o if_o sin_n remain_v and_o defile_v the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n there_o be_v no_o 21._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 20_o 21._o room_n for_o security_n for_o how_o can_v a_o man_n be_v secure_a that_o by_o guilt_n of_o sin_n be_v liable_a to_o god_n displeasure_n and_o have_v break_v the_o peace_n with_o he_o 105._o quid_fw-la prodest_fw-la recondere_fw-la se_fw-la &_o oculos_fw-la hominum_fw-la aâ—resque_fw-la vitare_fw-la bona_fw-la conscientia_fw-la turbam_fw-la advocate_n mala_fw-la etiam_fw-la in_o solitudine_fw-la anxia_fw-la atque_fw-la sollicita_fw-la est_fw-la si_fw-la honesta_fw-la sunt_fw-la quae_fw-la facis_fw-la omnes_fw-la sciant_fw-la si_fw-mi turpia_fw-la quid_fw-la refert_fw-la neminem_fw-la scire_fw-la cum_fw-la tuscias_fw-la o_o te_fw-la miserum_fw-la si_fw-la contemnâ—â—_n hunc_fw-la testem_fw-la senec._n epist_n 43._o socrates_n interregaâ—us_fw-la qui_fw-la securè_fw-la viverent_fw-la qui_fw-fr inquit_fw-la nihil_fw-la sibi_fw-la consciunt_fw-la mali_fw-la max._n in_o serm_n de_fw-fr curios_fw-la securitatis_fw-la magna_fw-la portio_fw-la est_fw-la nihil_fw-la imqui_fw-la facere_fw-la etc._n etc._n senec._n epist_n 105._o how_o can_v he_o not_o be_v full_a of_o fear_n that_o be_v daily_o in_o danger_n to_o be_v attach_v with_o his_o judgement_n and_o to_o bear_v the_o deserve_a punishment_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o this_o the_o heathen_n see_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n namely_o that_o gild_n and_o fear_n innocency_n and_o security_n like_o inseparable_a companion_n accompany_v one_o another_o for_o one_o be_v ask_v who_o they_o be_v that_o live_v secure_o answer_v they_o only_a who_o be_v not_o conscious_a unto_o themselves_o of_o any_o evil_n and_o another_o affirm_v that_o it_o be_v a_o great_a portion_n of_o security_n to_o do_v nothing_o unjust_o in_o which_o regard_n man_n of_o may_v lead_v a_o life_n confuse_a and_o disturb_v because_o look_v how_o much_o they_o hurt_v and_o so_o much_o also_o they_o fear_v for_o though_o a_o man_n may_v be_v safe_a for_o the_o present_a have_v a_o evil_a conscience_n yet_o he_o can_v never_o be_v secure_a and_o though_o when_o he_o sin_v he_o be_v not_o take_v with_o the_o manner_n yet_o he_o be_v always_o in_o fear_n of_o be_v take_v he_o be_v trouble_v in_o his_o sleep_n and_o while_o any_o man_n wickedness_n be_v speak_v of_o he_o think_v of_o his_o own_o and_o though_o the_o guilty_a may_v have_v the_o hap_n to_o be_v hide_v yet_o can_v they_o have_v the_o 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