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〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d &_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d indifference_n and_o untroubledness_n the_o stoic_a of_o his_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o have_v none_o of_o the_o tragical_a complaint_n how_o tragical_a soever_o his_o suffering_n be_v and_o epicurus_n of_o his_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d tranquillity_n or_o calm_a of_o mind_n to_o the_o acquire_v of_o which_o all_o his_o philosophy_n be_v design_v a_o thing_n so_o huge_o pleasurable_a that_o he_o have_v be_v take_v for_o a_o carnal_a voluptuous_a swine_n ever_o since_o upon_o no_o other_o merit_n but_o for_o seek_v out_o those_o great_a composer_n of_o the_o soul_n so_o much_o beyond_o all_o other_o sensuality_n those_o boast_n i_o say_v and_o pride_n those_o dream_n and_o wish_n of_o those_o philosopher_n be_v now_o the_o reality_n and_o acquisition_n of_o a_o christian_a a_o epicurism_n which_o faith_n and_o only_a faith_n undertake_v to_o furnish_v we_o with_o a_o thing_n so_o deep_o considerable_a that_o i_o can_v but_o resolve_v all_o the_o difference_n of_o man_n estate_n and_o fortune_n as_o well_o as_o soul_n their_o secular_a felicity_n and_o infelicity_n as_o well_o as_o piety_n and_o impiety_n to_o proceed_v from_o this_o one_o fountain_n open_v by_o christ_n to_o the_o house_n of_o david_n no_o prince_n more_o happy_a than_o the_o peasant_n in_o the_o present_a advantage_n of_o this_o life_n but_o as_o he_o have_v more_o faith_n than_o he_o the_o spring_n of_o our_o daily_a misery_n as_o well_o as_o our_o sin_n be_v the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d o_o you_o of_o little_a faith_n and_o so_o certain_o for_o hope_n that_o second_o christian_n gemm_n that_o royal_a high_a priest_n of_o we_o that_o enter_v within_o the_o veil_n take_v possession_n beforehand_o of_o all_o that_o be_v rich_a or_o secret_a bring_v down_o all_o the_o treasure_n of_o another_o world_n to_o be_v our_o daily_a portion_n in_o this_o hope_v of_o eternity_n hope_v of_o heaven_n you_o will_v not_o wonder_v if_o i_o assure_v you_o it_o be_v a_o far_o pleasant_a companion_n than_o the_o possession_n of_o all_o worldly_a preferment_n you_o will_v be_v amaze_v to_o hear_v a_o papist_n describe_v his_o purgatory_n flame_v so_o scorch_v and_o yet_o go_v cheerful_o out_o of_o this_o world_n into_o the_o midst_n of_o those_o flame_n but_o he_o will_v satisfy_v your_o wonder_n when_o he_o tell_v you_o that_o the_o expectation_n of_o the_o heavenly_a joy_n that_o those_o flame_n do_v confirm_v and_o ascertain_v to_o he_o though_o after_o never_o so_o many_o hundred_o year_n 〈◊〉_d the_o precious_a hope_n that_o dwell_v there_o and_o the_o assurance_n of_o a_o 〈◊〉_d title_n in_o heaven_n a_o portion_n in_o that_o glorious_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o inrolment_n be_v rich_o sufficient_a to_o allay_v those_o flame_n to_o make_v those_o scorching_n supportable_a and_o then_o judge_n what_o a_o confluence_n of_o pleasure_n be_v this_o one_o grace_n suppose_v to_o be_v which_o be_v resolve_v sufficient_a to_o sweeten_v and_o recommend_v a_o tophet_n to_o make_v torment_n desirable_a like_o the_o kind_a gale_n and_o benign_a vapour_n under_o the_o line_n that_o menardus_n tell_v of_o which_o make_v the_o torrid'st_a clime_n habitable_a and_o the_o presence_n of_o that_o four_o in_o nebuchadnezzar_n furnace_n which_o make_v the_o three_o child_n sing_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o flame_n med_n as_o for_o charity_n that_o be_v certain_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d superior_a to_o either_o faith_n or_o hope_n for_o joy_n and_o pleasure_n as_o well_o as_o use_v and_o excellency_n can_v there_o be_v any_o thing_n so_o ravish_v as_o love_v love_v of_o so_o for-ever-satisfying_a a_o beauty_n that_o heroical_a improvement_n and_o elevation_n of_o soul_n the_o want_n of_o which_o be_v as_o great_a a_o punishment_n as_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n
to_o the_o heart_n be_v here_o critical_o to_o be_v observe_v the_o word_n primary_o signify_v to_o dilate_v and_o the_o dilatation_n of_o the_o heart_n be_v the_o constant_a effect_n of_o joy_n as_o the_o contraction_n be_v of_o sorrow_n isa_n 60.5_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o thy_o heart_n shall_v be_v dilate_v i._n e._n rejoice_v as_o be_v deliver_v from_o distress_n or_o fear_n forego_v according_o god_n be_v enlarge_n the_o heart_n here_o be_v rejoice_v it_o make_v it_o glad_a this_o he_o do_v by_o the_o comfort_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n that_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o great_a pleasure_n that_o result_v from_o the_o practice_n of_o pious_a duty_n the_o transport_v delight_n and_o joy_n of_o his_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d gracious_a yoke_n when_o by_o his_o grace_n we_o come_v to_o the_o experience_n of_o it_o this_o the_o chaldee_n and_o lxxii_o have_v literal_o express_v by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thou_o have_v dilate_v my_o heart_n but_o the_o syriack_n more_o clear_o by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o rejoice_v thou_o have_v exhilerate_v or_o make_v i_o glad_a which_o render_v being_n in_o all_o probability_n the_o most_o commodious_a to_o the_o place_n it_o will_v be_v fit_a to_o follow_v they_o also_o in_o the_o render_n of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d not_o when_o as_o we_o read_v from_o the_o lxxii_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o because_o or_o see_v that_o for_o so_o they_o read_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d because_o this_o be_v not_o only_o the_o season_n but_o the_o motive_n of_o all_o other_o most_o powerful_a and_o engage_v to_o expedite_v run_v the_o way_n of_o god_n commandment_n the_o alacrious_a performance_n of_o all_o duty_n because_o the_o performance_n of_o it_o be_v matter_n of_o such_o experimental_a delight_n and_o joy_n to_o they_o that_o be_v exercise_v therein_o v._o 33._o 〈◊〉_d unto_o the_o end_n the_o hebrew_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o it_o signify_v a_o end_n so_o it_o signify_v a_o reward_n so_o psal_n 19.11_o in_o the_o keep_n of_o they_o there_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d great_a reward_n the_o lxxii_o read_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d retribution_n and_o so_o in_o this_o psalm_n v._n 112._o they_o render_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o way_n of_o return_n to_o the_o rejoice_v of_o his_o heart_n which_o his_o testimony_n yield_v v_o 111._o and_o so_o aben_n ezra_n understand_v it_o here_o and_o so_o the_o interlinear_n read_v mercede_fw-la by_o way_n of_o reward_n or_o return_v and_o so_o be_v oft_o turn_v into_o a_o preposition_n render_v propter_fw-la for_o it_o still_o retain_v this_o notion_n by_o way_n of_o return_n or_o reward_n see_v isa_n v_o 23._o gen._n 22.18_o and_o so_o the_o sense_n will_v best_o bear_v teach_v i_o and_o i_o will_v observe_v it_o by_o way_n of_o return_n or_o reward_n or_o gratitude_n to_o thou_o god_n mercy_n in_o teach_v be_v in_o all_o reason_n to_o be_v reward_v or_o answer_v by_o our_o observe_n and_o take_v exact_a care_n of_o what_o he_o teach_v or_o else_o by_o analogy_n with_o ps_n 19.11_o where_o the_o keep_v his_o commandment_n bring_v great_a reward_n with_o it_o it_o may_v here_o be_v render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d understand_v the_o preposition_n ל_n for_o the_o reward_n mean_v the_o present_a joy_n of_o it_o v_o 32._o not_o exclude_v the_o future_a crown_n the_o chaldee_n here_o read_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d unto_o the_o end_n as_o ver_n 112._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d even_o to_o the_o end_n and_o so_o abu_n walid_n and_o the_o lxxii_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d altogether_o the_o syriack_n whole_o omit_v it_o here_o but_o v_o 112._o read_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d firm_o or_o certain_o or_o in_o truth_n i._n e._n sincere_o which_o as_o it_o be_v more_o agreeable_a to_o that_o place_n than_o the_o chaldee_n to_o the_o end_n which_o can_v probable_o follow_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o ever_o as_o there_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d do_v so_o it_o will_v as_o fit_o agree_v with_o this_o place_n i_o shall_v observe_v it_o sincere_o or_o firm_o but_o of_o this_o there_o be_v no_o example_n nor_o ground_n in_o the_o origination_n of_o the_o word_n which_o be_v evident_o use_v for_o reward_n psal_n 19_o but_o not_o so_o evident_o for_o either_o a_o end_n unless_o as_o it_o be_v use_v for_o the_o heel_n the_o last_o part_n of_o the_o body_n in_o relation_n to_o which_o the_o jewish_a arab_n render_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d juxta_fw-la vestigium_fw-la or_o è_fw-la vestigio_fw-la instant_o without_o delay_n as_o if_o his_o keep_n it_o shall_v follow_v on_o the_o heel_n as_o it_o be_v of_o his_o be_v teach_v it_o or_o else_o for_o truth_n and_o firmness_n and_o therefore_o still_o that_o of_o reward_n or_o return_v to_o god_n be_v the_o most_o allowable_a render_n of_o it_o here_o and_o v_o 112._o v._o 35._o 〈◊〉_d make_v i_o to_o go_v the_o hebrew_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o hiphil_n from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o go_v or_o tread_v or_o walk_v be_v to_o lead_v or_o direct_v or_o conduct_v in_o any_o journey_n so_o psal_n 25.9_o we_o render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d shall_v guide_v and_o 107.7_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o lead_v they_o and_o so_o the_o lxxii_o right_o here_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d lead_v i_o direct_v i_o conduct_v i_o and_o the_o latin_a deduce_v lead_v v._o 38._o who_o be_v devote_v to_o thy_o fear_n it_o be_v uncertain_a how_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v to_o be_v render_v 〈◊〉_d because_o uncertain_a to_o what_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d relate_v whether_o to_o thy_o word_n or_o to_o thy_o servant_n the_o syriack_n join_v it_o with_o the_o latter_a thy_o servant_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o worship_n or_o fear_v thou_o but_o the_o chaldee_n join_v it_o with_o thy_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v 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it_o i_o swear_v to_o give_v it_o to_o abraham_n ezek._n 36.7_o i_o have_v lift_v up_o my_o hand_n i._n e._n swear_v sure_o etc._n etc._n so_o rev._n 10.5_o the_o angel_n lift_v up_o his_o hand_n to_o heaven_n and_o swear_v so_o deut._n 32.40_o of_o god_n i_o lift_v up_o my_o hand_n to_o heaven_n and_o say_v i_o live_v for_o ever_o a_o form_n of_o god_n swear_v psal_n 106.26_o he_o lift_v up_o his_o hand_n against_o they_o to_o overthrow_v they_o in_o the_o wilderness_n i._n e._n he_o swear_v they_o shall_v not_o enter_v into_o his_o rest_n see_v note_n g_o on_o
another_o and_o we_o bear_v it_o with_o a_o strange_a constancy_n continue_v still_o in_o as_o perfect_v a_o unconcern_v tranquillity_n as_o if_o it_o be_v but_o a_o scene_n a_o romance_n a_o news_n from_o germany_n all_o this_o while_n the_o ionas_n that_o be_v go_v down_o to_o sleep_v in_o the_o side_n of_o the_o ship_n and_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o this_o tempest_n must_v not_o be_v awake_v after_o all_o these_o billow_n our_o lethargic_a habit_n of_o sin_n not_o disturb_v only_o a_o few_o cowardly_a mariner_n may_v be_v allow_v to_o pray_v every_o man_n to_o his_o god_n and_o that_o be_v the_o utmost_a that_o all_o these_o prodigy_n of_o vengeance_n can_v extort_v from_o we_o you_o will_v therefore_o give_v i_o leave_v to_o count_v it_o a_o prize_n that_o i_o have_v here_o find_v a_o clap_n of_o thunder_n that_o can_v awake_v somebody_o a_o sermon_n that_o set_v one_o felix_n a_o tremble_n i_o shall_v be_v too_o happy_a if_o the_o repeat_n of_o it_o may_v have_v the_o same_o 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saint_n peter_n ever_o bring_v back_o his_o master_n if_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n and_o dovelike_a innocence_n those_o good_a nature_a rarity_n that_o our_o saviour_n can_v not_o behold_v without_o love_v the_o owner_n of_o they_o although_o he_o be_v no_o christian_a mar._n 10.21_o may_v be_v bring_v in_o fashion_n in_o a_o court_n or_o kingdom_n if_o oppression_n and_o the_o grosser_n act_n of_o piracy_n may_v be_v drive_v out_o like_o wolf_n and_o bear_n and_o beast_n of_o prey_n and_o disguise_n and_o craft_n and_o cheat_n and_o all_o kind_n of_o artifices_fw-la and_o stratagem_n have_v as_o many_o name_n of_o vermin_n allot_v to_o they_o and_o all_o in_o one_o herd_n pursue_v and_o hound_v out_o of_o the_o world_n if_o the_o example_n of_o a_o jacob_n a_o david_n a_o nathaniel_n a_o christ_n may_v be_v permit_v to_o rescue_v the_o guileless_a heart_n and_o lip_n at_o least_o from_o reproach_n and_o scorn_v if_o not_o from_o the_o vulture_n talon_n if_o it_o may_v be_v esteem_v but_o as_o infamous_a and_o vile_a to_o act_v as_o it_o be_v to_o suffer_v injury_n as_o ungentiemanly_a a_o thing_n to_o thrive_v by_o fraud_n as_o to_o perish_v by_o good_a conscience_n and_o till_o this_o be_v set_v afoot_o among_o we_o this_o that_o a_o heathen_a socrates_n will_v if_o he_o be_v alive_a again_o venture_v another_o martyrdom_n to_o replant_v among_o his_o athenian_n may_v this_o first_o point_n of_o st._n paul_n sermon_n be_v for_o ever_o a_o ring_n in_o your_o ear_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o righteousness_n and_o a_o thunder_a judgement_n to_o come_v for_o all_o those_o that_o be_v not_o edify_v by_o that_o doctrine_n 2._o for_o temperance_n or_o as_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d both_o here_o and_o woman_n elsewhere_o more_o proper_o signify_v continence_n and_o command_v of_o passion_n and_o lust_n the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o mastery_n over_o a_o man_n self_n one_o can_v in_o charity_n to_o christendom_n but_o stay_v upon_o it_o awhile_o and_o recommend_v it_o to_o man_n favour_n so_o far_o at_o the_o least_o that_o it_o may_v find_v the_o ordinary_a justice_n to_o be_v prefer_v in_o their_o judgement_n if_o not_o their_o passion_n before_o bestiality_n and_o villainy_n before_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o infamous_a affection_n which_o nature_n itself_o have_v reproach_v and_o brand_v that_o the_o preserve_v our_o body_n the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n may_v be_v but_o as_o creditable_a a_o thing_n as_o any_o of_o those_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d noonday_n devil_n in_o gregentius_n phrase_n those_o impudency_n that_o have_v put_v off_o the_o vail_n that_o be_v become_v so_o dare_v and_o confident_a fornication_n adultery_n uncleanness_n i._n e._n in_o the_o new_a testament_n dialect_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d outlare_v abominable_a idolatry_n that_o chastity_n may_v be_v keep_v in_o some_o countenance_n not_o pass_n either_o for_o such_o a_o strange_a or_o such_o a_o ridiculous_a such_o a_o impossible_a or_o such_o a_o scandalous_a rarity_n belove_a there_o be_v once_o a_o piece_n of_o discipline_n in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n of_o send_v the_o devil_n into_o such_o swine_n of_o deliver_v up_o the_o incontinent_a to_o satan_n smart_n his_o real_a corporeal_a stripe_n and_o infliction_n in_o the_o apostle_n age_n and_o after_o this_o smart_n be_v commute_v for_o shame_n cast_v they_o out_o of_o the_o church_n out_o of_o the_o society_n of_o all_o civil_a man_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o they_o may_v be_v ashamed_a it_o seem_v it_o be_v then_o a_o more_o fashionable_a creditable_a thing_n to_o be_v a_o pray_v in_o the_o church_n than_o a_o dally_n in_o the_o chamber_n continence_n be_v recommend_v to_o christian_n not_o only_o among_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d
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such_o a_o portion_n of_o they_o secure_v to_o he_o as_o be_v perfect_o fit_a for_o his_o turn_n and_o in_o a_o word_n all_o his_o production_n of_o all_o sort_n his_o thought_n his_o resolution_n his_o action_n as_o well_o as_o his_o external_a accession_n proportionable_a to_o the_o bud_n and_o blossom_n and_o fruit_n and_o not_o only_o leave_v of_o the_o most_o flourish_a tree_n all_z wherein_o he_o be_v concern_v shall_v by_o god_n special_a blessing_n providence_n continual_o watch_v over_o he_o be_v exceed_o successful_a to_o he_o 4._o the_o ungodly_a be_v not_o so_o but_o be_v like_o the_o chaff_n which_o the_o wind_n drive_v away_o paraphrase_n 4._o as_o for_o the_o wicked_a they_o must_v expect_v a_o far_o distant_a fate_n who_o be_v compare_v to_o the_o godly_a be_v so_o far_o from_o be_v like_o a_o well_o root_v and_o flourish_a tree_n that_o as_o husk_n and_o straw_n and_o chaff_n the_o most_o refuse_v adherent_n unto_o fruit_n they_o be_v unsettle_a and_o obnoxious_a to_o 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judgement_n come_v they_o violent_o seize_v on_o they_o helpless_a and_o comfortless_a and_o hurry_v they_o hence_o into_o a_o place_n of_o endless_a misery_n where_o the_o worm_n never_o die_v and_o the_o fire_n be_v not_o quench_v 5._o therefore_o the_o ungodly_a shall_v not_o stand_v in_o the_o judgement_n nor_o sinner_n in_o the_o congregation_n of_o the_o righteous_a paraphrase_n 5._o when_o therefore_o that_o final_a doom_n come_v which_o shall_v repeal_v all_o the_o unequal_a judgement_n of_o this_o life_n and_o repair_v they_o abundant_o who_o have_v here_o suffer_v causeless_o when_o all_o both_o good_a and_o evil_n shall_v appear_v before_o that_o dreadful_a tribunal_n to_o receive_v the_o reward_n of_o all_o their_o do_n these_o unhappy_a miscreant_n shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o abide_v the_o trial_n shall_v have_v nothing_o to_o plead_v for_o themselves_o their_o conscience_n shall_v accuse_v and_o as_o be_v self-condemned_n drag_v they_o with_o shame_n and_o horror_n 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they_o very_o desirous_a to_o amend_v it_o and_o in_o child_n correction_n be_v the_o most_o proper_a instrument_n of_o work_v that_o and_o therefore_o they_o that_o be_v most_o love_v be_v most_o chastened_a and_o though_o they_o have_v offend_v yet_o have_v correct_v they_o the_o father_n receive_v they_o into_o favour_n again_o and_o so_o it_o be_v with_o those_o who_o god_n love_v most_o tender_o 13._o happy_a be_v the_o man_n that_o find_v wisdom_n and_o the_o man_n that_o get_v understanding_n 14._o for_o the_o merchandise_n thereof_o be_v better_a than_o the_o merchandise_n of_o silver_n and_o the_o 〈◊〉_d gain_n thereof_o than_o fine_a gold_n 15._o she_o be_v more_o precious_a than_o ruby_n and_o all_o the_o thing_n thou_o can_v desire_v be_v not_o to_o be_v compare_v to_o she_o paraphrase_n 13_o 14_o 15._o by_o these_o advantage_n of_o piety_n in_o these_o so_o many_o premise_a instance_n to_o which_o many_o more_o may_v be_v add_v it_o appear_v how_o unvaluable_a a_o possession_n it_o be_v and_o what_o a_o rich_a acquisition_n and_o treasure_n that_o grace_n by_o which_o feeble_a corrupt_a nature_n may_v be_v heighten_v and_o enable_v to_o live_v after_o these_o so_o excellent_a divine_a rule_n even_o such_o that_o all_o felicity_n in_o this_o world_n to_o omit_v that_o infinite_o more_o transcendent_a the_o vision_n of_o god_n in_o another_o life_n be_v inseparable_o annex_v to_o the_o constant_a persevere_v practice_n of_o those_o duty_n which_o this_o only_a true_a wisdom_n comprehend_v and_o prescribe_v and_o therefore_o we_o may_v sure_o conclude_v that_o whatsoever_o labour_n or_o cost_n be_v lay_v out_o in_o the_o exercise_n thereof_o will_v never_o be_v repent_v of_o this_o voyage_n though_o very_o short_a and_o lxxii_o easy_a bring_v we_o home_o far_o rich_a merchandise_n a_o much_o more_o plentiful_a increase_n by_o way_n of_o return_n or_o harvest_n than_o all_o the_o traffic_n to_o the_o indies_n for_o silver_n or_o gold_n when_o it_o 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world_n a_o long_a life_n and_o good_a old_a age_n accompany_v with_o competent_a wealth_n and_o dignity_n be_v general_o the_o reward_n of_o a_o pious_a life_n 17._o her_o way_n be_v way_n of_o pleasantness_n and_o all_o her_o path_n be_v peace_n paraphrase_n 17._o and_o for_o pleasure_n and_o quiet_a and_o all_o manner_n of_o tranquillity_n which_o be_v the_o only_a advantage_n of_o a_o prosperous_a above_o a_o improsperous_a state_n the_o exercise_n of_o these_o and_o the_o like_a virtue_n yield_v they_o abundant_o and_o they_o that_o project_n to_o find_v they_o any_o where_o else_o be_v sure_a to_o miss_v of_o they_o 18._o she_o be_v a_o tree_n of_o life_n to_o every_o one_o that_o lay_v hold_v upon_o she_o and_o 〈◊〉_d happy_a be_v every_o man_n that_o retain_v she_o paraphrase_n 18._o but_o beyond_o all_o this_o which_o concern_v the_o felicity_n but_o of_o a_o short_a and_o transitory_a mortal_a life_n piety_n have_v the_o assurance_n of_o immortality_n the_o reward_n of_o infinite_a everlasting_a bliss_n be_v make_v over_o to_o it_o by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n as_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n in_o paradise_n be_v there_o place_v by_o god_n that_o they_o that_o eat_v thereof_o shall_v never_o die_v so_o this_o of_o a_o obedient_a gracious_a life_n have_v the_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n confirm_v and_o seal_v unto_o it_o and_o so_o not_o only_o the_o promise_n of_o this_o life_n but_o of_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v thrice_o happy_a that_o man_n then_o even_o every_o such_o that_o continue_v constant_a in_o that_o course_n 19_o the_o lord_n by_o wisdom_n have_v found_v the_o earth_n by_o understanding_n have_v he_o prepare_v establish_v the_o heaven_n 20._o by_o his_o knowledge_n the_o depth_n be_v break_v up_o and_o the_o cloud_n drop_v down_o rain_n paraphrase_n 19_o 20._o what_o have_v hitherto_o be_v say_v belong_v to_o create_a wisdom_n that_o which_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n man_n be_v enable_v to_o attain_v but_o there_o be_v a_o uncreated_a eternal_a wisdom_n christ_n the_o eternal_a word_n and_o wisdom_n of_o the_o father_n by_o who_o the_o whole_a world_n and_o all_o thing_n contain_v therein_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n create_v from_o whence_o it_o be_v that_o so_o deep_a transcendent_a various_a wisdom_n be_v discernible_a in_o the_o fabric_n thereof_o and_o as_o the_o creation_n so_o the_o support_n and_o preservation_n of_o they_o be_v whole_o imputable_a to_o this_o divine_a wisdom_n by_o the_o natural_a course_n of_o thing_n the_o water_n first_o encompass_v the_o earth_n as_o the_o air_n now_o encompass_v the_o terrestrial_a globe_n but_o have_v it_o continue_v so_o it_o can_v not_o have_v be_v inhabit_v by_o man_n and_o beast_n etc._n etc._n therefore_o god_n in_o his_o alwise_a disposal_n break_v open_a hollow_a recess_n and_o receptacle_n in_o the_o earth_n whither_o those_o water_n shall_v retire_v gen._n 1.9_o and_o by_o that_o mean_v dry_a land_n appear_v and_o the_o earth_n become_v fruitful_a and_o habitable_a and_o that_o water_n by_o certain_a subterranean_a passage_n be_v appoint_v to_o disperse_v itself_o and_o break_v out_o into_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a spring_n and_o partly_o by_o they_o partly_o by_o rain_n descend_v drop_n by_o drop_n soft_o and_o so_o as_o it_o may_v be_v suck_v in_o by_o the_o earth_n out_o of_o the_o cloud_n all_o thing_n below_o be_v water_v and_o refresh_v and_o grow_v fruitful_a and_o this_o most_o provident_a disposition_n that_o the_o earth_n shall_v neither_o be_v drown_v with_o water_n nor_o parch_v with_o drought_n to_o which_o all_o the_o preservation_n and_o fertility_n of_o thing_n below_o be_v imputable_a be_v a_o eminent_a work_n of_o this_o uncreated_a wisdom_n fit_a to_o be_v join_v with_o that_o masterpiece_n of_o wisdom_n in_o the_o first_o creation_n 21._o my_o son_n let_v not_o these_o depart_n from_o thy_o eye_n keep_v sound_a wisdom_n and_o discretion_n 22._o so_o shall_v they_o be_v 〈◊〉_d life_n unto_o thy_o soul_n and_o grace_n to_o thy_o neck_n paraphrase_n 21_o 22._o there_o can_v then_o be_v a_o better_a exercise_n for_o thou_o than_o daily_o to_o reflect_v on_o such_o subject_n as_o these_o to_o behold_v and_o admire_v the_o various_a inâ—ffable_a wisdom_n of_o god_n discernible_a in_o every_o part_n of_o the_o creation_n and_o in_o his_o gracious_a providence_n continual_o watch_v over_o it_o such_o lecture_n and_o contemplation_n as_o these_o may_v teach_v thou_o solid_a durable_a wisdom_n see_v note_n on_o ch_n 11._o b._n and_o judgement_n in_o all_o thy_o way_n especial_o that_o which_o consist_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o all_o virtue_n in_o which_o to_o walk_v be_v thy_o only_a wisdom_n and_o that_o which_o will_v heap_v all_o felicity_n of_o life_n upon_o thou_o and_o set_v thou_o out_o most_o grateful_o in_o the_o eye_n of_o man_n and_o obtain_v for_o thou_o from_o god_n also_o a_o crown_n of_o immortality_n and_o glory_n 23._o then_o shall_v thou_o walk_v in_o thy_o way_n safe_o and_o thy_o foot_n shall_v not_o stumble_v 24._o when_o thou_o lie_v down_o thou_o shall_v not_o be_v afraid_a yea_o thou_o shall_v lie_v down_o and_o thy_o sleep_n shall_v be_v sweet_a paraphrase_n 23_o 24._o then_o have_v the_o passport_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o all_o the_o security_n which_o god_n guard_n of_o angel_n can_v give_v thou_o thou_o may_v enjoy_v a_o quiet_a repose_n and_o fearless_a confidence_n in_o all_o thy_o enterprise_n both_o abroad_o and_o at_o home_n no_o real_a mischief_n shall_v befall_v thou_o and_o thou_o shall_v be_v free_a from_o those_o perpetual_a affrightment_n that_o wickedness_n be_v attend_v and_o disquiet_v with_o thy_o sleep_n shall_v not_o be_v disturb_v with_o dismal_a fancy_n continual_a fear_n and_o apprehension_n of_o danger_n but_o on_o the_o contrary_a be_v quiet_a refresh_n and_o pleasant_a to_o thou_o 25._o lxxii_o be_v not_o afraid_a of_o sudden_a
be_v that_o as_o man_n that_o walk_v in_o the_o dark_a and_o see_v nothing_o constant_o stumble_v and_o fall_v and_o bruise_v themselves_o but_o know_v not_o what_o it_o be_v they_o stumble_v at_o and_o so_o can_v not_o possible_o prevent_v it_o so_o these_o in_o the_o road_n of_o their_o sin_n continual_o stumble_v and_o fall_v into_o misery_n and_o sad_a ruin_n and_o discern_v not_o by_o what_o mean_v they_o thus_o fall_v and_o so_o can_v possible_o prevent_v it_o a_o secret_a vengeance_n find_v they_o out_o coming_z they_o know_v not_o from_o whence_o a_o invisible_a worm_n breed_v from_o their_o sin_n gnaw_v and_o devour_v their_o estate_n good_a name_n and_o oft_o their_o very_a flesh_n and_o like_o the_o flow_a roll_n in_o zachary_n ch_n 5.14_o enter_v into_o the_o house_n and_o remain_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o it_o and_o consume_v it_o with_o the_o stone_n and_o timber_n be_v hardly_o ever_o get_v out_o of_o the_o family_n of_o unjust_a and_o violent_a man_n 20._o my_o son_n attend_v to_o my_o word_n incline_v thy_o ear_n to_o my_o say_n 21._o let_v they_o not_o depart_v from_o thy_o eye_n keep_v they_o heart_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o thy_o heart_n 22._o for_o they_o be_v life_n unto_o those_o that_o find_v they_o and_o health_n to_o all_o their_o flesh_n paraphrase_n 20_o 21_o 22._o all_o this_o and_o much_o more_o which_o shall_v be_v add_v may_v very_o reasonable_o engage_v every_o son_n of_o wisdom_n every_o man_n that_o be_v not_o utter_o void_a of_o all_o even_o secular_a prudence_n or_o care_n of_o his_o own_o safety_n to_o remember_v and_o practise_v all_o the_o wholesome_a admonition_n that_o be_v give_v he_o and_o never_o to_o indulge_v himself_o the_o least_o liberty_n to_o deviate_v from_o they_o in_o the_o action_n of_o his_o life_n consider_v that_o all_o the_o ease_n and_o pleasure_n and_o comfort_n of_o life_n depend_v upon_o this_o that_o the_o life_n of_o wicked_a man_n be_v a_o continual_a disease_n and_o misery_n and_o a_o kind_n of_o death_n save_o only_o that_o in_o death_n there_o be_v no_o sense_n of_o that_o wretched_a condition_n but_o in_o a_o wicked_a life_n there_o be_v torment_n and_o smart_n in_o great_a abundance_n and_o on_o the_o contrary_a the_o practice_n of_o piety_n bring_v joy_n which_o be_v the_o only_a true_a life_n and_o health_n with_o it_o the_o good_a conscience_n be_v a_o continual_a feast_n ch_n 15.15_o and_o do_v good_a as_o a_o medicine_n ch_n 17.22_o and_o both_o in_o that_o and_o many_o other_o respect_n such_o be_v the_o exercise_n of_o all_o pious_a duty_n here_o abstract_v from_o the_o endless_a reward_n in_o another_o world_n 23._o keep_v thy_o heart_n custody_n with_o all_o diligence_n for_o out_o of_o it_o be_v the_o issue_n of_o life_n paraphrase_n 23._o this_o therefore_o render_v it_o a_o most_o seasonable_a admonition_n that_o every_o man_n be_v strict_o mindful_a to_o guard_v and_o fortify_v his_o heart_n his_o will_n or_o elective_a faculty_n the_o principle_n of_o motion_n and_o action_n from_o all_o prohibit_v object_n that_o he_o beg_v god_n continual_a restrein_v prevent_v and_o assist_v grace_n and_o make_v most_o diligent_a use_v thereof_o to_o keep_v that_o from_o all_o consent_n to_o any_o sin_n fence_v himself_o with_o all_o the_o steddie_v resolution_n and_o prayer_n for_o strength_n to_o make_v they_o good_a and_o wakefulness_n over_o all_o temptation_n and_o courage_n and_o constancy_n for_o resistance_n these_o so_o many_o sort_n of_o the_o sure_a ammunition_n and_o armour_n of_o proof_n know_v and_o consider_v that_o as_o the_o heart_n be_v the_o spring_n or_o original_n of_o life_n in_o the_o body_n so_o the_o will_n or_o consent_n be_v the_o fountain_n from_o whence_o all_o life_n spring_v whether_o that_o signify_v vital_a gracious_a action_n instead_o of_o which_o if_o it_o be_v not_o diligent_o guard_v spring_v up_o all_o impiety_n or_o whether_o the_o joy_n and_o comfort_n of_o this_o life_n present_a all_o depend_v upon_o a_o right_a order_n of_o our_o choice_n or_o whether_o everlasting_a life_n and_o continuance_n in_o bliss_n the_o guard_v of_o the_o will_n or_o elective_a faculty_n from_o all_o consent_n the_o fly_a from_o and_o detest_a all_o evil_a and_o the_o vigorous_a choose_n and_o pursue_v of_o all_o good_a enter_v man_n upon_o such_o a_o life_n of_o grace_n here_o which_o be_v a_o inchoation_n of_o endless_a glory_n and_o shall_v be_v swallow_v up_o in_o it_o hereafter_o 24._o put_v away_o from_o thou_o a_o froward_a mouth_n and_o perverse_a lip_n put_v far_o from_o thou_o paraphrase_n 24._o and_o as_o the_o heart_n must_v be_v most_o strict_o guard_v so_o must_v the_o mouth_n or_o tongue_n the_o next_o care_n be_v due_a to_o that_o to_o keep_v it_o from_o all_o malicious_a word_n lie_v whisper_a detraction_n contumely_n that_o sword_n of_o the_o tongue_n which_o when_o it_o be_v manage_v by_o a_o malicious_a heart_n do_v wound_v most_o sad_o commit_v the_o most_o intolerable_a fatal_a riot_n of_o any_o thing_n 25._o let_v thy_o eye_n look_v right_a right_o on_o and_o let_v thy_o eyelid_n direct_v look_v straight_o before_o thou_o paraphrase_n 25._o and_o so_o in_o like_a manner_n must_v the_o eye_n be_v guard_v also_o not_o permit_v to_o stray_v to_o any_o forbid_a object_n but_o fix_v on_o that_o which_o be_v perfect_o upright_a and_o commendable_a and_o make_v use_v of_o to_o direct_v and_o manage_v all_o the_o action_n of_o our_o life_n see_v and_o consider_v beforehand_o where_o danger_n lie_v that_o they_o may_v be_v avoid_v and_o what_o mean_n may_v most_o happy_o contribute_v to_o our_o spiritual_a end_n that_o we_o may_v make_v use_n of_o they_o 26._o ponder_v the_o path_n of_o thy_o foot_n and_o 〈◊〉_d let_v all_o thy_o way_n be_v establish_v paraphrase_n 26._o last_o for_o the_o foot_n by_o which_o be_v signify_v all_o the_o action_n of_o our_o life_n they_o must_v be_v keep_v close_o to_o the_o command_n of_o god_n and_o all_o consideration_n and_o foresight_n make_v use_v 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thence_o to_o acquire_v or_o get_v thence_o by_o a_o metaphor_n to_o learn_v or_o receive_v doctrine_n from_o hence_o the_o noun_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v by_o we_o with_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o chaldee_n and_o syriack_n read_v doctrine_n but_o the_o lxxii_o read_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o gift_n and_o so_o the_o latin_a with_o the_o arabic_a donum_fw-la and_o so_o the_o circumstance_n incline_v it_o the_o forego_n give_v and_o good_a for_o so_o the_o instruct_v man_n not_o to_o forsake_v his_o law_n though_o it_o be_v capable_a of_o the_o style_n of_o give_v they_o a_o good_a lesson_n or_o doctrine_n yet_o it_o be_v sure_o as_o if_o not_o more_o agreeable_a to_o call_v it_o the_o give_v a_o good_a gift_n and_o thus_o indeed_o the_o teach_n and_o descent_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n call_v god_n give_v gift_n unto_o man_n be_v psal_n 68.18_o express_v by_o receive_v gift_n for_o man_n thus_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o take_v and_o a_o gift_n be_v with_o the_o greek_n all_o one_o differ_v only_o by_o the_o relation_n that_o one_o have_v to_o the_o receiver_n other_o to_o the_o donor_n in_o either_o of_o these_o interpretation_n the_o sense_n be_v much_o the_o same_o for_o suppose_v it_o a_o doctrine_n the_o attribute_n of_o goodness_n intimate_v it_o to_o be_v a_o favour_n and_o so_o a_o benefaction_n or_o gift_n to_o he_o who_o be_v willing_a to_o be_v teach_v v._o 3._o in_o the_o sight_n it_o be_v not_o amiss_o here_o to_o note_v 〈◊〉_d what_o the_o jew_n observe_v that_o in_o this_o and_o one_o other_o place_n of_o the_o bible_n the_o rendring_n differ_v and_o that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o sight_n be_v write_v for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d among_o the_o
that_o be_v from_o above_o be_v extreme_o opposite_a to_o pride_n and_o haughtiness_n of_o mind_n and_o to_o every_o wicked_a work_n and_o word_n and_o therefore_o such_o must_v our_o practice_n be_v never_o indulge_v to_o any_o know_a sin_n of_o any_o kind_n but_o on_o the_o contrary_a uniform_o avert_v and_o detest_a and_o abstain_v from_o all_o such_o whatsoever_o the_o temptation_n be_v 14._o counsel_n be_v i_o and_o b._n sound_a wisdom_n i_o be_o understanding_n i_o have_v strength_n paraphrase_n 14._o and_o as_o this_o be_v the_o only_a true_a wisdom_n such_o as_o will_v make_v we_o most_o like_a unto_o god_n so_o be_v it_o also_o the_o best_a sort_n of_o secular_a policy_n tend_v most_o to_o our_o preservation_n in_o this_o world_n no_o outward_a fortification_n can_v so_o secure_v we_o against_o all_o mischief_n as_o this_o and_o this_o both_o upon_o term_n of_o reason_n what_o be_v rational_o to_o be_v expect_v for_o who_o will_v harm_v you_o if_o you_o be_v follower_n of_o that_o which_o be_v good_a 1_o pet._n 3.13_o and_o upon_o the_o insurance_n of_o god_n providence_n which_o will_v watch_v over_o such_o peculiarly_a without_o which_o guard_n of_o his_o no_n other_o mean_n can_v secure_v any_o 15._o by_o i_o king_n reign_v and_o prince_n decree_v justice_n 16._o by_o i_o prince_n rule_v and_o noble_n even_o all_o the_o judge_n of_o the_o earth_n paraphrase_n 15_o 16._o and_o as_o for_o private_a man_n in_o their_o several_a capacity_n so_o for_o king_n prince_n nobles_z and_o all_o the_o judge_n and_o magistrate_n of_o this_o world_n there_o be_v nothing_o can_v more_o secure_v they_o in_o their_o several_a superior_a orb_n and_o sphere_n of_o motion_n than_o the_o exact_a observation_n of_o those_o rule_n which_o piety_n direct_v to_o strict_a justice_n in_o all_o their_o undertake_n never_o vary_v from_o that_o on_o any_o seem_a reason_n of_o state_n it_o be_v most_o certain_a as_o it_o be_v most_o regular_a that_o as_o all_o power_n come_v down_o to_o prince_n from_o god_n a_o ray_n derive_v from_o that_o fountain_n of_o light_n his_o supreme_a power_n rom._n 13.1_o and_o when_o it_o come_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o oppress_a tyrant_n it_o be_v not_o without_o god_n special_a providence_n thus_o scourge_v the_o people_n sin_n as_o 19_o st._n austin_n conclude_v from_o this_o and_o another_o scripture_n so_o the_o only_a mean_n due_o to_o manage_v this_o policy_n and_o to_o secure_v it_o to_o they_o be_v the_o regulation_n of_o it_o and_o all_o their_o affair_n by_o those_o law_n which_o god_n have_v prescribe_v they_o those_o prince_n which_o with_o solomon_n make_v wisdom_n their_o option_n which_o if_o they_o beg_v of_o god_n and_o sincere_o labour_v for_o before_o wealth_n or_o any_o thing_n else_o shall_v be_v secure_v hereby_o of_o those_o addition_n the_o great_a abundance_n of_o all_o worldly_a blessing_n peace_n and_o plenty_n and_o dignity_n in_o this_o world_n 17._o i_o love_v they_o that_o love_v i_o and_o those_o that_o seek_v i_o early_o shalâ—_n find_v i_o paraphrase_n 17._o and_o the_o reason_n be_v clear_a those_o that_o adhere_v to_o god_n god_n will_v adhere_v to_o and_o patronize_v and_o take_v all_o care_n of_o they_o and_o in_o that_o all_o safety_n consist_v and_o those_o that_o constant_o pray_v for_o god_n direction_n be_v due_o qualify_v to_o receive_v shall_v not_o miss_v of_o they_o and_o have_v and_o cleave_v steadfast_a to_o they_o all_o felicity_n be_v constant_o consequent_a thereto_o which_o conclude_v for_o prince_n as_o well_o as_o all_o other_o man_n that_o true_a piety_n be_v the_o only_a policy_n for_o the_o perpetuate_a their_o power_n and_o prosperity_n 18._o riches_n and_o honour_n be_v with_o i_o yea_o durable_a riches_n and_o righteousness_n paraphrase_n 18._o for_o certain_o god_n be_v the_o disposer_n of_o all_o the_o wealth_n and_o honour_n of_o this_o world_n it_o be_v but_o a_o boast_n of_o satan_n to_o assume_v that_o they_o be_v in_o his_o power_n to_o 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particular_a virtue_n justice_n charity_n sobriety_n meekness_n contentedness_n and_o the_o like_a the_o satisfaction_n that_o result_v to_o the_o spirit_n of_o a_o man_n from_o the_o constant_a exercise_n of_o all_o and_o each_o of_o these_o be_v inestimable_a 20._o i_o lead_v in_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o path_n of_o judgement_n 21._o that_o i_o may_v cause_v those_o that_o love_v i_o to_o inherit_v substance_n and_o i_o will_v fill_v their_o treasure_n paraphrase_n 20_o 21._o this_o kind_n of_o wisdom_n be_v of_o a_o vast_a extent_n belong_v to_o all_o the_o action_n of_o private_a and_o public_a life_n justice_n in_o all_o our_o transaction_n but_o especial_o in_o government_n and_o judicature_n and_o the_o practice_n exact_a practice_n of_o those_o rule_n which_o god_n give_v for_o the_o conduct_v each_o of_o these_o as_o it_o render_v we_o acceptable_a to_o he_o and_o can_v miss_v of_o a_o future_a eternal_a reward_n and_o crown_n of_o glory_n so_o it_o be_v the_o foundation_n of_o all_o durable_a wealth_n and_o prosperity_n in_o this_o life_n no_o inheritance_n descend_v more_o sure_o upon_o a_o elder_a son_n from_o his_o father_n than_o those_o seem_v to_o be_v entail_v on_o the_o exercise_n of_o these_o virtue_n a_o man_n will_v think_v that_o god_n have_v no_o other_o design_n in_o prescribe_v these_o than_o by_o that_o mean_n to_o ensure_v all_o felicity_n in_o the_o great_a abundance_n upon_o we_o 22._o the_o lord_n possess_v i_o in_o the_o begin_n of_o his_o way_n before_o his_o work_n of_o old_a 23._o i_o be_v set_v up_o from_o everlasting_a from_o the_o beginning_n or_o ever_o the_o earth_n be_v 24._o when_o there_o be_v no_o depth_n i_o be_v bring_v forth_o when_o there_o be_v no_o fountain_n abound_v with_o water_n 25._o before_o the_o mountain_n be_v settle_v before_o the_o hill_n be_v i_o bring_v forth_o 26._o while_o as_o yet_o he_o have_v not_o make_v the_o earth_n nor_o the_o valley_n field_n nor_o the_o high_a part_n of_o the_o dust_n of_o the_o world_n paraphrase_n 22_o 23_o 24_o 25_o 26._o and_o indeed_o there_o will_v be_v no_o wonder_n in_o all_o this_o when_o it_o be_v consider_v that_o the_o wisdom_n which_o direct_v we_o to_o all_o this_o be_v but_o a_o ray_n of_o that_o eternal_a wisdom_n of_o the_o father_n the_o word_n and_o son_n of_o god_n which_o in_o the_o fullness_n of_o time_n be_v to_o be_v incarnate_a on_o purpose_n to_o call_v mankind_n to_o repentance_n to_o redeem_v we_o from_o all_o iniquity_n and_o purify_v to_o himself_o a_o peculiar_a people_n zealous_a of_o good_a work_n to_o give_v we_o the_o most_o divine_a sublime_a precept_n and_o promise_n and_o grace_n to_o perform_v the_o one_o and_o embrace_v the_o other_o but_o before_o all_o time_n be_v present_a with_o god_n through_o that_o eternal_a ineffable_a generation_n from_o everlasting_a before_o any_o part_n of_o this_o world_n earth_n sea_n fountain_n hill_n valley_n or_o mountain_n be_v create_v 27._o when_o he_o prepare_v the_o heaven_n when_o he_o set_v a_o compass_n upon_o the_o face_n of_o the_o depth_n 28._o when_o he_o establish_v the_o cloud_n above_o when_o he_o strengthen_v the_o fountain_n of_o the_o deep_a 29._o when_o he_o give_v to_o the_o sea_n his_o decree_n that_o the_o water_n shall_v not_o pass_v his_o commandment_n when_o he_o appoint_v the_o foundation_n of_o the_o earth_n 30._o then_o be_v i_o by_o he_o as_o one_o bring_v up_o with_o he_o and_o i_o be_v daily_o his_o delight_n rejoice_v always_o before_o he_o 31._o rejoice_v in_o the_o habitable_a part_n of_o his_o earth_n and_o my_o delight_n be_v with_o the_o son_n of_o man_n paraphrase_n 27_o 28_o 29_o 30_o 31._o so_o likewise_o in_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o universe_n that_o admirable_a work_n of_o divine_a wisdom_n wherein_o the_o circle_n of_o the_o heaven_n
himself_o under_o the_o strict_a obligation_n of_o diligence_n and_o expedition_n it_o be_v certain_a the_o lord_n that_o employ_v such_o instrument_n expect_v fidelity_n and_o dispatch_n from_o they_o and_o as_o nothing_o be_v more_o grateful_a to_o he_o than_o the_o cheerful_a and_o speedy_a execution_n and_o account_n of_o his_o command_n so_o nothing_o be_v more_o provoke_a and_o grievous_a than_o the_o negligence_n of_o a_o slothful_a servant_n which_o undertake_v and_o deceive_v the_o expectation_n 27._o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n 〈◊〉_d prolong_v day_n but_o the_o year_n of_o the_o wicked_a shall_v be_v shorten_v paraphrase_n 27._o the_o promise_n of_o length_n of_o day_n and_o joy_n of_o this_o as_o well_o as_o another_o life_n be_v make_v to_o piety_n particular_o and_o no_o medicament_n can_v be_v so_o sovereign_a to_o prolong_v or_o continue_v either_o as_o a_o humble_a diligent_a dependence_n on_o god_n and_o conscientious_a obedience_n and_o as_o long_o as_o there_o be_v a_o providence_n over_o we_o and_o god_n have_v the_o govern_n of_o the_o world_n it_o be_v thus_o in_o all_o reason_n to_o be_v expect_v on_o the_o contrary_a all_o wicked_a man_n put_v themselves_o out_o of_o the_o reach_n of_o his_o divine_a protection_n be_v not_o qualify_v to_o receive_v these_o special_a donative_n from_o heaven_n but_o on_o the_o contrary_a be_v oblige_v to_o expect_v swift_a and_o sudden_a vengeance_n to_o be_v cut_v off_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o their_o day_n either_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o civil_a justice_n here_o below_o or_o from_o god_n just_a displeasure_n against_o such_o 28._o the_o hope_n of_o the_o righteous_a shall_v be_v gladness_n but_o the_o expectation_n of_o the_o wicked_a shall_v perish_v paraphrase_n 28._o it_o be_v common_a to_o good_a and_o bad_a man_n that_o both_o entertain_v themselves_o with_o hope_n each_o have_v his_o design_a felicity_n which_o he_o propose_v to_o himself_o as_o the_o end_n of_o his_o endeavour_n but_o as_o in_o the_o kind_n so_o in_o the_o success_n and_o issue_n of_o they_o there_o be_v a_o vast_a difference_n the_o good_a man_n place_n his_o chief_a end_n in_o approve_v himself_o to_o god_n by_o uniform_a obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n and_o wait_v and_o depend_v on_o he_o for_o all_o the_o advantage_n of_o this_o and_o another_o life_n and_o this_o very_a dependence_n and_o cheerful_a expectation_n of_o reward_n from_o god_n and_o the_o comfort_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n in_o the_o discharge_n of_o this_o and_o all_o other_o part_n of_o duty_n be_v at_o the_o present_a matter_n of_o the_o great_a joy_n to_o he_o and_o this_o sure_a to_o continue_v without_o danger_n of_o frustration_n to_o all_o eternity_n what_o he_o now_o profess_v before_o hand_n in_o hope_n he_o shall_v triumphant_o receive_v with_o all_o exultation_n and_o so_o never_o meet_v with_o any_o cause_n of_o sorrow_n from_o the_o defeat_n of_o his_o hope_n whereas_o on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o expectation_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v all_o place_v on_o the_o pleasure_n or_o profit_n or_o honour_n of_o this_o life_n be_v sure_a to_o be_v sad_o frustrate_v that_o which_o they_o take_v for_o pleasure_n be_v far_o from_o such_o and_o so_o they_o will_v find_v if_o they_o ever_o compass_v the_o enjoy_n of_o it_o and_o so_o for_o riches_n and_o honour_n also_o they_o seldom_o be_v get_v by_o those_o that_o most_o impatient_o thirst_v after_o they_o and_o when_o they_o be_v they_o prove_v empty_a unsatisfactory_a and_o vexatious_a matter_n of_o far_o more_o trouble_n and_o disquiet_v than_o of_o joy_n and_o at_o the_o end_n of_o such_o sad_a pursuit_n there_o remain_v a_o arrear_n of_o endless_a woe_n and_o this_o be_v all_o that_o his_o eager_a thirst_v and_o hope_n come_v to_o 29._o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v fort_n strength_n to_o the_o upright_a but_o to_o destruction_n shall_v be_v to_o the_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n paraphrase_n 29._o many_o unspeakable_a advantage_n there_o be_v to_o we_o from_o the_o law_n of_o god_n but_o especial_o this_o that_o it_o be_v matter_n of_o unshaken_a courage_n to_o he_o that_o preserve_v his_o obedience_n to_o it_o entire_a such_o a_o man_n fear_v nothing_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n he_o be_v secure_a from_o and_o can_v reasonable_o fear_v that_o and_o against_o the_o threat_n of_o man_n he_o be_v impregnable_a they_o can_v do_v he_o any_o real_a hurt_n and_o so_o the_o righteous_a man_n be_v bold_a as_o a_o lion_n the_o conscience_n of_o his_o integrity_n be_v a_o foundation_n of_o all_o confidence_n to_o he_o and_o beside_o the_o providence_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n be_v a_o complete_a armature_n and_o ammunition_n to_o such_o will_v defend_v he_o from_o all_o possible_a evil_n whereas_o on_o the_o contrary_a this_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v matter_n of_o all_o terror_n and_o amazement_n to_o all_o wicked_a man_n there_o be_v a_o secret_a dread_n and_o consternation_n of_o mind_n to_o those_o that_o go_v on_o in_o a_o evil_a course_n that_o hunt_v they_o and_o pursue_v they_o for_o ever_o the_o gripe_n of_o a_o accuse_v and_o condemn_v conscience_n which_o can_v look_v on_o god_n law_n without_o just_a cause_n of_o horror_n and_o evil_a abode_n against_o themselves_o and_o at_o last_o drag_v they_o to_o god_n tribunal_n and_o there_o endite_n witness_n and_o condemn_v they_o 30._o the_o righteous_a shall_v never_o be_v remove_v but_o the_o wicked_a shall_v not_o inhabit_v the_o earth_n paraphrase_n 30._o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v sure_a to_o support_v and_o defend_v all_o good_a man_n and_o secure_v a_o durable_a felicity_n to_o they_o but_o a_o curse_n from_o he_o be_v to_o be_v expect_v on_o all_o impenitent_a wicked_a man_n which_o shall_v root_v out_o they_o and_o their_o posterity_n bring_v signal_n punishment_n and_o judgement_n on_o they_o in_o this_o world_n beside_o that_o sad_a arrear_n in_o another_o 31._o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o just_a bring_v forth_o wisdom_n but_o the_o froward_a tongue_n shall_v be_v cut_v out_o paraphrase_n 31._o and_o the_o reason_n of_o it_o be_v clear_a the_o good_a man_n live_v to_o the_o honour_n and_o service_n of_o god_n he_o be_v useful_a for_o the_o attract_v of_o many_o to_o the_o way_n of_o piety_n and_o instruct_v they_o therein_o he_o live_v not_o to_o himself_o but_o as_o a_o fountain_n of_o common_a good_a propagate_v all_o virtue_n to_o other_o man_n labour_n to_o bring_v piety_n in_o fashion_n and_o to_o people_n the_o world_n with_o holy_a man_n whenas_o the_o wicked_a be_v not_o only_o a_o unprofitable_a burden_n of_o the_o earth_n but_o withal_o by_o their_o example_n and_o counsel_n by_o their_o action_n and_o word_n propagate_v sin_n corrupt_a and_o poison_v the_o world_n with_o a_o pestilential_a conversation_n and_o so_o provoke_v and_o call_v down_o god_n speedy_a and_o utmost_a vengeance_n upon_o they_o 32._o the_o lip_n of_o the_o righteous_a know_v 〈◊〉_d what_o be_v acceptable_a but_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o wicked_a speak_v 〈◊〉_d frowardness_n paraphrase_n 32._o the_o good_a man_n make_v use_v of_o his_o tongue_n to_o pacify_v and_o reconcile_v intercede_v with_o god_n for_o mercy_n to_o sinner_n and_o with_o return_n of_o mildness_n and_o sweetness_n to_o the_o injury_n and_o provocation_n of_o man_n preserve_v concord_n and_o amity_n among_o they_o and_o so_o his_o life_n be_v prolong_v to_o some_o benefit_n but_o wicked_a man_n make_v no_o other_o use_n of_o their_o tongue_n but_o to_o provoke_v and_o dishonour_n god_n and_o to_o cause_n debate_n and_o enmity_n among_o man_n to_o enhaunse_v difference_n by_o exasperation_n and_o provocation_n but_o never_o to_o lessen_v or_o remove_v they_o and_o so_o as_o noxious_a weed_n they_o be_v very_o fit_a to_o be_v root_v up_o annotation_n on_o chap._n x._o 〈◊〉_d v._o 3._o the_o substance_n what_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d here_o signify_v must_v be_v somewhat_o doubtful_a from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d fuit_fw-la be_v it_o 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