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their_o heart_n through_o careless_a negligence_n and_o by_o commit_v sin_n against_o their_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n let_v they_o beware_v of_o resist_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o of_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n for_o though_o the_o conscience_n at_o the_o first_o be_v most_o tender_a and_o the_o hart_n so_o soft_a that_o every_o sin_n will_v prick_v and_o pierce_v it_o and_o every_o gentle_a admonition_n will_v make_v it_o relent_v yet_o in_o continuance_n of_o time_n through_o customable_a sin_v and_o resist_v the_o mean_n of_o our_o conversion_n and_o salvation_n the_o conscience_n be_v so_o sear_v that_o it_o become_v senseless_a though_o it_o be_v oppress_v and_o surcharge_v with_o a_o heavy_a mass_n of_o outrageous_a wickedness_n and_o the_o heart_n grow_v to_o such_o adamantive_a hardness_n that_o the_o thunder_a canon_n threaten_n of_o the_o law_n and_o of_o god_n fearful_a and_o imminent_a judgement_n can_v batter_v or_o bruise_v 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with_o sense_n and_o feel_n thereof_o §_o sect._n i_o thereof_o of_o hardness_n of_o hart_n join_v with_o sense_n and_o feel_n thereof_o the_o second_o sort_n of_o hardness_n of_o hart_n be_v that_o which_o be_v join_v with_o sense_n and_o feeling_n when_o as_o we_o see_v and_o with_o sorrow_n feel_v our_o dulness_n and_o blockishness_n in_o god_n service_n our_o obdurate_a inflexiblenesse_n to_o holy_a obedience_n our_o hardness_n of_o heart_n which_o at_o the_o hear_n either_o of_o the_o terrible_a threaten_n of_o the_o law_n or_o sweet_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n can_v relent_v nor_o resolve_v itself_o into_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o this_o hardness_n of_o heart_n be_v common_o incident_a unto_o god_n dear_a child_n be_v at_o the_o same_o time_n in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n and_o be_v a_o part_n of_o that_o inbred_a corruption_n and_o fleshly_a old_a man_n which_o before_o our_o call_n whole_o possess_v and_o
and_o reap_v comfort_n unto_o themselves_o by_o these_o holy_a duty_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n such_o be_v to_o support_v themselves_o from_o fall_v into_o utter_a desperation_n by_o call_v to_o their_o remembrance_n their_o state_n and_o condition_n in_o time_n past_a for_o if_o ever_o they_o have_v have_v any_o delight_n in_o the_o holy_a exercise_n of_o religion_n prayer_n hear_v the_o word_n &_o godly_a conference_n if_o ever_o they_o can_v discern_v in_o themselves_o any_o faith_n by_o the_o true_a fruit_n of_o sanctification_n they_o may_v take_v comfort_n thereby_o assure_v themselves_o that_o they_o shall_v again_o be_v restore_v unto_o their_o former_a estate_n for_o the_o gift_n and_o call_n of_o god_n be_v without_o repentance_n 13.1_o rom._n 11.29_o joh._n 13.1_o and_o those_o who_o he_o have_v once_o love_v he_o love_v unto_o the_o end_n a_o example_n hereof_o we_o have_v in_o david_n who_o be_v trouble_v and_o full_a of_o anguish_n in_o his_o spirit_n his_o soul_n refuse_v all_o comfort_n and_o be_v so_o astonish_v that_o he_o can_v not_o speak_v yet_o he_o consider_v the_o day_n of_o old_a and_o the_o year_n of_o ancient_a time_n 77.2.3.4_o psal_n 77.2.3.4_o he_o call_v to_o remembrance_n his_o former_a song_n in_o the_o night_n occasion_v by_o the_o great_a benefit_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v bestow_v upon_o he_o &_o so_o know_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v unchangeable_a in_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n he_o relieve_v his_o poor_a soul_n which_o be_v ready_a to_o faint_v under_o the_o heavy_a weight_n of_o present_a affliction_n and_o thus_o also_o job_n be_v bring_v through_o the_o violence_n of_o those_o heavy_a cross_n which_o the_o lord_n lay_v upon_o he_o even_o to_o the_o brink_n of_o desperation_n so_o that_o he_o spare_v not_o to_o utter_v in_o the_o bitterness_n of_o his_o sovie_n fearful_a curse_n and_o most_o impatient_a speech_n come_v near_o unto_o blasphemy_n oftentimes_o comfort_v himself_o by_o call_v to_o mind_v his_o former_a integrity_n and_o righteousness_n who_o example_n if_o the_o poor_a humble_a soul_n will_v follow_v they_o may_v raise_v themselves_o with_o true_a comfort_n when_o they_o be_v sink_v down_o under_o their_o heavy_a burden_n of_o present_a corruption_n chap._n xli_o how_o the_o weak_a christian_a may_v be_v assure_v that_o his_o repentance_n be_v true_a and_o unfeigned_a §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o for_o answer_v satan_n tentation_n draw_v from_o hardness_n of_o hart_n thereof_o of_o the_o sign_n of_o true_a repentance_n &_o first_o of_o the_o several_a degree_n thereof_o whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o persuade_v poor_a humble_a sinner_n that_o they_o be_v utter_o destitute_a of_o of_o repentance_n but_o if_o he_o fail_v of_o his_o purpose_n than_o he_o will_v endeavour_n to_o make_v they_o believe_v that_o though_o they_o have_v some_o show_n of_o repentance_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o such_o as_o god_n require_v for_o either_o he_o will_v affirm_v that_o it_o be_v hypocritical_a and_o dissemble_v rather_o for_o fear_v of_o punishment_n then_o for_o hatred_n of_o sin_n or_o true_a love_n of_o god_n or_o if_o it_o be_v true_a yet_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a as_o be_v in_o very_o small_a measure_n and_o in_o no_o proportion_n answerable_a to_o our_o heinous_a sin_n against_o both_o which_o tentation_n it_o behoove_v the_o humble_a sinner_n to_o arm_v himself_o that_o he_o may_v repel_v they_o when_o they_o be_v suggest_v and_o to_o this_o purpose_n that_o he_o may_v prove_v his_o repentance_n true_a and_o unfeigned_a he_o be_v to_o take_v a_o true_a search_n of_o his_o own_o heart_n and_o conscience_n and_o to_o examine_v his_o repentance_n according_a to_o some_o undoubted_a sign_n which_o may_v serve_v as_o touchstone_n to_o discover_v whether_o it_o be_v true_a and_o unfeigned_a or_o dissemble_v &_o hypocritical_a the_o first_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n be_v when_o we_o can_v observe_v in_o ourselves_o the_o several_a degree_n or_o part_n thereof_o as_o they_o have_v be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o god_n spirit_n for_o from_o the_o enumeration_n of_o all_o the_o part_n we_o may_v conclude_v that_o we_o have_v the_o whole_a the_o first_o degree_n be_v that_o by_o the_o law_n we_o come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n and_o acknowledgement_n that_o we_o be_v heinous_a and_o grievous_a sinner_n who_o have_v break_v &_o transgress_v all_o god_n commandment_n second_o from_o this_o knowledge_n &_o acknowledgement_n of_o our_o sin_n proceed_v a_o true_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o they_o and_o the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o they_o and_o a_o apprehension_n and_o apply_v to_o ourselves_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o eternal_a condemnation_n due_a unto_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n three_o from_o this_o sense_n of_o our_o miserable_a estate_n there_o arise_v in_o our_o conscience_n fear_v and_o horror_n of_o be_v overtake_v and_o overwhelm_v of_o those_o judgment_n of_o god_n and_o fearful_a punishment_n which_o hang_v over_o our_o head_n for_o our_o sin_n four_o from_o this_o fear_n and_o anguish_n of_o mind_n proceed_v sorrow_n and_o bitter_a grief_n because_o we_o have_v thus_o heinous_o sin_v and_o make_v ourselves_o obnoxious_a to_o all_o these_o evil_n and_o also_o in_o the_o same_o respect_v a_o true_a hatred_n of_o sin_n which_o still_o hang_v upon_o we_o and_o a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o five_o 2.27_o act._n 2.27_o this_o hatred_n of_o sin_n and_o desire_v to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o make_v we_o earnest_o to_o seek_v and_o inquire_v after_o some_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o our_o desire_n that_o be_v free_v from_o all_o those_o fearful_a evil_n which_o oppress_v our_o conscience_n with_o the_o weight_n of_o they_o we_o may_v obtain_v god_n love_n and_o favour_n and_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o salvation_n six_o thus_o inquire_v and_o search_v we_o find_v by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n that_o our_o gracious_a god_n have_v send_v his_o son_n into_o the_o world_n to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v save_v and_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o this_o miserable_a estate_n if_o we_o believe_v in_o he_o and_o also_o have_v command_v we_o to_o believe_v which_o be_v make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n we_o have_v true_a faith_n beget_v in_o we_o whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n mercy_n in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o of_o the_o full_a remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o do_v comfort_n and_o raise_v we_o up_o from_o fall_v into_o desperation_n and_o utter_a destruction_n seventh_o after_o this_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o of_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n there_o follow_v first_o a_o true_a hatred_n of_o sin_n because_o it_o be_v sin_n a_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n not_o so_o much_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o punishment_n which_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v just_o deserve_v as_o that_o because_o we_o have_v offend_v our_o so_o gracious_a a_o god_n and_o tender_a love_a father_n second_o this_o sorrow_n will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o hide_v excuse_n 7.11_o 2._o cor._n 7.11_o or_o extenuate_v our_o sin_n 7.11_o 2._o cor._n 7.11_o but_o move_v we_o in_o all_o humility_n to_o prostrate_v ourselves_o before_o god_n mercy_n seat_n and_o in_o grief_n of_o soul_n to_o confess_v they_o acknowledge_v that_o confusion_n and_o condemnation_n be_v due_a unto_o we_o which_o by_o no_o mean_n we_o can_v escape_v but_o by_o god_n mercy_n and_o the_o merit_n and_o righteousness_n of_o jesus_n christ_n three_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n past_a we_o labour_v and_o strive_v for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o and_o to_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n and_o corruption_n thereof_o whereby_o we_o be_v lead_v captive_a unto_o sin_n &_o also_o we_o endeavour_v with_o a_o fervent_a zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o so_o by_o our_o godly_a life_n we_o may_v glorify_v he_o and_o express_v our_o thankfulness_n for_o all_o his_o inestimable_a benefit_n four_o if_o at_o any_o time_n beside_o or_o contrary_n to_o our_o purpose_n we_o be_v overtake_v by_o our_o corruption_n and_o fall_v into_o sin_n there_o follow_v in_o we_o a_o holy_a anger_n and_o indignation_n with_o ourselves_o because_o we_o do_v not_o more_o careful_o look_v to_o our_o way_n which_o godly_a anger_n precee_v to_o the_o take_n of_o a_o holy_a kind_n of_o revenge_n to_o the_o end_n that_o thereby_o our_o sin_n may_v be_v subdue_v and_o our_o corruption_n mortify_v for_o example_n he_o that_o have_v offend_v through_o gluttony_n and_o drunkenness_n be_v true_o penitent_a and_o angry_a with_o himself_o for_o his_o sin_n will_v also_o tame_v the_o flesh_n by_o punish_v the_o same_o through_o fast_v and_o abstinence_n he_o
benefit_n at_o god_n hand_n but_o have_v obtain_v they_o we_o must_v be_v as_o ready_a to_o give_v he_o thanks_n and_o to_o ascribe_v the_o glory_n of_o all_o unto_o he_o who_o be_v the_o author_n and_o bestower_n of_o all_o virtue_n and_o grace_n which_o be_v in_o we_o and_o so_o call_v upon_o god_n with_o all_o manner_n of_o prayer_n he_o will_v be_v continual_o ready_a to_o assist_v we_o in_o our_o spiritual_a combat_n the_o three_o thing_n require_v be_v that_o we_o pray_v in_o or_o by_o the_o spirit_n for_o the_o word_n here_o use_v may_v signify_v both_o first_o therefore_o we_o must_v pray_v in_o the_o spirit_n to_o which_o be_v require_v first_o that_o we_o pray_v with_o understanding_n in_o which_o respect_n the_o ignorant_a papist_n offend_v who_o pray_v in_o a_o unknown_a tongue_n and_o the_o ignorant_a protestant_n also_o who_o though_o they_o pray_v in_o their_o own_o language_n yet_o know_v not_o the_o sense_n and_o meaning_n of_o that_o they_o speak_v second_o that_o we_o pray_v with_o attentive_a mind_n join_v our_o heart_n with_o our_o tongue_n and_o thought_n with_o word_n to_o which_o be_v oppose_v the_o prayer_n of_o the_o lip_n alone_o when_o as_o we_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n with_o our_o mouth_n our_o heart_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n be_v far_o from_o he_o 29.13_o esa_n 29.13_o as_o it_o be_v esa_n 29.13_o which_o kind_n of_o prayer_n be_v odious_a and_o abominable_a unto_o god_n for_o what_o more_o gross_a discord_n than_o when_o the_o tongue_n and_o heart_n disagree_v from_o one_o another_o which_o shall_v be_v tune_v in_o unisone_n and_o as_o the_o carcase_n be_v sever_v from_o the_o soul_n be_v present_o corrupt_a and_o stink_v so_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o lip_n be_v sever_v from_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o be_v the_o life_n and_o soul_n of_o it_o be_v but_o a_o dead_a carcase_n of_o prayer_n and_o stink_v in_o god_n nostril_n three_o that_o we_o pray_v with_o a_o pure_a conscience_n and_o faith_n unfeigned_a lift_v up_o pure_a hand_n to_o god_n 2.8_o 1._o tim._n 2.8_o without_o wrath_n or_o doubt_v as_o it_o be_v 1._o tim._n 2.8_o to_o which_o be_v oppose_v prayer_n proceed_v from_o a_o pollute_a conscience_n when_o as_o man_n live_v in_o their_o sin_n without_o any_o true_a sorrow_n for_o those_o which_o be_v past_a or_o any_o sincere_a purpose_n to_o forsake_v they_o in_o the_o time_n to_o come_v which_o prayer_n must_v needs_o proceed_v from_o a_o heart_n full_a of_o incredulity_n see_v they_o have_v no_o promise_n in_o the_o word_n whereupon_o they_o may_v ground_v their_o faith_n nay_o contrariwise_o it_o be_v say_v that_o god_n hear_v not_o sinner_n joh._n 9.31_o that_o be_v 9.31_o joh._n 9.31_o such_o as_o go_v on_o in_o their_o sin_n without_o repentance_n have_v no_o purpose_n of_o heart_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o and_o thus_o you_o see_v what_o it_o be_v to_o pray_v in_o the_o spirit_n which_o we_o can_v perform_v unless_o we_o pray_v through_o and_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o teach_v we_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o ought_v yea_o itself_o make_v request_n for_o we_o with_o sigh_n which_o can_v be_v express_v 26._o rom._n 8_o 26._o §._o sect._n 4._o of_o watchfulness_n matth._n 26._o as_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.26_o the_o four_o thing_n require_v be_v watchfulness_n which_o duty_n be_v require_v joint_o with_o prayer_n in_o many_o place_n our_o saviour_n three_o time_n join_v they_o together_o say_v watch_n and_o pray_v that_o you_o enter_v not_o into_o temptation_n matth._n 26._o and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n 1_o epist_n 4.7_o say_v now_o the_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n be_v at_o hand_n 4.7_o 1._o pet._n 4.7_o be_v you_o therefore_o sober_a and_o watch_v unto_o prayer_n as_o though_o he_o shall_v say_v your_o enemy_n the_o devil_n as_o a_o roar_a lion_n walk_v about_o seek_v who_o he_o may_v devour_v and_o therefore_o it_o behoove_v you_o at_o all_o time_n like_o valiant_a and_o careful_a soldier_n who_o be_v still_o in_o danger_n to_o be_v assault_v by_o their_o enemy_n to_o be_v sober_a and_o watch_n 5.8_o 1._o pet_n 5.8_o as_o it_o be_v 1._o pet._n 5.8_o but_o now_o more_o especial_o see_v the_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n be_v at_o hand_n for_o satan_n know_v that_o his_o time_n be_v but_o short_a will_v redouble_v all_o his_o force_n to_o work_v our_o destruction_n even_o as_o soldier_n will_v most_o fierce_o assault_v a_o town_n when_o as_o they_o can_v long_o lie_v at_o the_o siege_n either_o by_o reason_n of_o winter_n draw_v on_o or_o the_o approach_n of_o new_a force_n to_o relieve_v the_o town_n or_o raise_v the_o siege_n see_v therefore_o satan_n redouble_v his_o force_n and_o care_n in_o work_v our_o destruction_n let_v we_o redouble_v our_o care_n and_o watchfulness_n in_o seek_v to_o prevent_v his_o force_n and_o malice_n for_o if_o satan_n watch_v continual_o that_o he_o may_v murder_v we_o shall_v not_o we_o be_v watchful_a in_o withstand_v his_o assault_n he_o be_v continual_o in_o arm_n to_o overthrow_v we_o and_o shall_v not_o we_o watch_v night_n and_o day_n in_o our_o christian_a armour_n that_o we_o may_v defeat_v his_o force_n and_o obtain_v victory_n now_o this_o our_o watchfulness_n be_v partly_o of_o the_o body_n and_o partly_o of_o the_o soul_n the_o bodily_a watch_n be_v the_o abstain_v from_o natural_a sleep_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v give_v ourselves_o unto_o prayer_n 88.1_o psal_n 6.6_o psal_n 88.1_o when_o as_o with_o david_n we_o water_v our_o couch_n with_o tear_n psal_n 6.6_o and_o call_v upon_o god_n not_o only_o in_o the_o day_n but_o in_o the_o night_n also_o as_o it_o be_v psal_n 88.1_o and_o when_o as_o even_o at_o midnight_n we_o rouse_v up_o ourselves_o to_o give_v thanks_n unto_o god_n for_o his_o mercy_n and_o benefit_n 119.62_o psal_n 119.62_o as_o it_o be_v psal_n 119.62_o the_o watchfulness_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v when_o as_o we_o do_v not_o sleep_v in_o our_o sin_n be_v rock_v in_o the_o cradle_n of_o carnal_a security_n but_o shake_v off_o our_o drowsiness_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n rise_v up_o to_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o to_o this_o watchfulness_n the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o eph._n 5.14_o awake_v thou_o that_o sleep_v 5.14_o eph._n 5.14_o and_o stand_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o christ_n shall_v give_v thou_o light_n etc._n etc._n for_o we_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n till_o christ_n by_o his_o spirit_n mortify_v they_o and_o revive_v we_o 2.1_o eph._n 2.1_o raise_v we_o up_o to_o newness_n of_o life_n as_o it_o be_v eph._n 2.1_o though_o therefore_o we_o take_v our_o rest_n and_o sleep_v in_o that_o measure_n which_o nature_n require_v 5.6_o 1._o thess_n 5.6_o yet_o let_v we_o not_o sleep_v as_o do_v other_o to_o wit_n in_o carnal_a security_n but_o let_v we_o watch_v and_o be_v sober_a as_o it_o be_v 1._o thess_n 5.6_o because_o in_o this_o respect_n it_o be_v time_n that_o we_o shall_v arise_v from_o sleep_n for_o the_o dark_a night_n of_o ignorance_n be_v past_a and_o the_o bright_a sunshine_n day_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v come_v etc._n rom._n 13.12_o etc._n etc._n let_v we_o therefore_o cast_v away_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o let_v we_o put_v on_o the_o armour_n of_o light_n so_o that_o we_o walk_v honest_o as_o in_o the_o day_n not_o in_o gluttony_n and_o drunkenness_n neither_o in_o chamber_v and_o wantonness_n nor_o in_o strife_n and_o envy_v but_o put_v on_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n take_v no_o thought_n for_o the_o flesh_n to_o fulfil_v the_o lust_n thereof_o as_o it_o be_v rom._n 13.12_o 13_o 14._o and_o this_o be_v the_o christian_a watch_n which_o we_o be_v to_o join_v with_o prayer_n but_o as_o i_o will_v not_o have_v we_o put_v our_o whole_a confidence_n in_o the_o spiritual_a armour_n so_o much_o less_o in_o our_o own_o care_n and_o watchfulness_n for_o we_o must_v rely_v ourselves_o upon_o god_n only_o desire_v he_o to_o watch_v over_o we_o while_o we_o sleep_v but_o yet_o with_o the_o lord_n assistance_n we_o must_v join_v our_o endeavour_n and_o not_o drowsy_o and_o sleepe_o receive_v his_o aid_n and_o as_o the_o godly_a husbandman_n expect_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o earth_n from_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n and_o yet_o notwithstanding_o use_v all_o pain_n care_n and_o diligence_n in_o plough_v harrow_n and_o sow_v his_o ground_n so_o we_o be_v to_o seek_v deliverance_n from_o the_o force_n and_o malice_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n of_o god_n alone_o but_o yet_o we_o be_v to_o join_v our_o good_a endeavour_n careful_o and_o diligent_o use_v all_o the_o good_a mean_n which_o be_v ordain_v of_o god_n for_o this_o purpose_n §_o sect._n 5_o the_o five_o thing_n require_v be_v perseverance_n in_o prayer_n prayer_n of_o
90.11_o because_o that_o make_v quite_o against_o he_o or_o if_o he_o recite_v they_o right_o he_o will_v wrest_v the_o word_n unto_o another_o sense_n than_o the_o holy_a ghost_n have_v write_v they_o that_o so_o he_o may_v deceive_v we_o and_o lead_v we_o into_o error_n chap._n xix_o how_o satan_n allure_v we_o into_o sin_n by_o degree_n and_o draw_v we_o from_o one_o extreme_a to_o another_o §_o sect._n 1_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v at_o large_a satan_n first_o politic_a stratagem_n which_o he_o use_v to_o circumvent_v we_o by_o fit_v his_o temptation_n according_a to_o our_o nature_n and_o disposition_n or_o our_o state_n and_o condition_n a_o second_o policy_n which_o satan_n use_v to_o circumvent_v we_o be_v this_o if_o he_o can_v at_o the_o first_o entice_v we_o to_o fall_v into_o outrageous_a wickedness_n degree_n satan_n labour_v to_o draw_v we_o into_o outrageous_a sin_n by_o degree_n he_o will_v seek_v to_o draw_v we_o thereunto_o by_o degree_n begin_v at_o the_o least_o and_o so_o bring_v we_o from_o that_o to_o a_o great_a till_o at_o last_o we_o come_v to_o the_o high_a step_n of_o wickedness_n whereby_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o as_o those_o who_o walk_v to_o the_o top_n of_o a_o high_a hill_n who_o ascent_n arise_v by_o little_a and_o little_a come_v to_o the_o top_n without_o weariness_n before_o they_o well_o perceive_v that_o they_o do_v ascend_v so_o they_o who_o go_v forward_o in_o the_o way_n of_o wickedness_n by_o degree_n do_v without_o any_o controlment_n or_o check_n of_o conscience_n climb_v up_o to_o the_o high_a top_n thereof_o whence_o satan_n cast_v they_o down_o headlong_o into_o the_o pit_n of_o destruction_n for_o example_n if_o he_o see_v a_o professor_n of_o religion_n which_o make_v conscience_n of_o his_o way_n he_o do_v not_o usual_o seek_v at_o first_o to_o draw_v he_o into_o heinous_a sin_n unless_o the_o cord_n of_o his_o temptation_n be_v exceed_o strong_a but_o first_o he_o allure_v he_o to_o come_v into_o the_o company_n of_o wicked_a man_n by_o offer_v some_o pleasure_n or_o profit_n or_o by_o occasion_n of_o affinity_n and_o marriage_n join_v he_o if_o he_o can_v with_o such_o a_o yoke-fellow_n as_o will_v draw_v he_o fast_o back_o than_o he_o can_v draw_v she_o forward_o in_o the_o course_n of_o godliness_n if_o he_o thus_o far_o prevail_v than_o he_o tempt_v he_o to_o wink_v at_o their_o sin_n which_o in_o conscience_n he_o condemn_v that_o he_o may_v still_o enjoy_v his_o pleasure_n and_o profit_n or_o continue_v in_o their_o love_n and_o favour_n then_o in_o the_o next_o place_n he_o move_v he_o to_o think_v they_o tolerable_a sin_n which_o they_o commit_v and_o nothing_o so_o outrageous_a as_o other_o fall_v into_o and_o when_o he_o have_v make_v this_o progress_n than_o he_o entice_v he_o to_o taste_v of_o sin_n which_o he_o so_o sweeten_v with_o the_o sugar_a delight_n of_o this_o vain_a world_n that_o he_o swallow_v it_o down_o without_o all_o loathsomnesse_n and_o never_o taste_v the_o bitterness_n thereof_o till_o the_o heat_n of_o god_n spirit_n do_v cause_n it_o work_v in_o his_o conscience_n so_o as_o he_o be_v never_o at_o rest_n till_o he_o have_v cast_v it_o up_o again_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n otherwise_o if_o he_o be_v not_o prevent_v thus_o by_o god_n spirit_n satan_n will_v by_o this_o mean_n cause_v his_o conscience_n to_o swallow_v and_o to_o digest_v such_o loathsome_a sin_n which_o in_o former_a time_n he_o abhor_v to_o see_v other_o commit_v and_o as_o those_o who_o from_o their_o infancy_n be_v accustom_v to_o take_v poison_n in_o small_a quantity_n do_v enable_v their_o stomach_n to_o digest_v more_o till_o by_o long_a custom_n and_o increase_v the_o quantity_n by_o degree_n it_o become_v so_o familiar_a to_o their_o stomach_n that_o instead_o of_o poison_v they_o they_o be_v nourish_v thereby_o as_o history_n do_v record_n of_o some_o of_o the_o indian_a king_n so_o satan_n entice_v we_o to_o swallow_v down_o the_o poison_n of_o sin_n at_o the_o first_o in_o such_o small_a quantity_n that_o our_o conscience_n may_v not_o be_v sick_a thereof_o but_o have_v well_o digest_v the_o least_o he_o increase_v the_o measure_n till_o by_o long_a custom_n he_o have_v make_v it_o so_o familiar_a to_o our_o conscience_n that_o those_o sin_n be_v even_o meat_n and_o drink_v unto_o we_o which_o at_o the_o first_o we_o loathe_v as_o deadly_a poison_n now_o if_o we_o will_v defeat_v this_o policy_n of_o satan_n we_o must_v continual_o watch_v over_o our_o own_o heart_n and_o pull_v they_o back_o when_o we_o see_v that_o they_o but_o incline_v unto_o any_o sin_n we_o must_v not_o light_o esteem_v of_o any_o sin_n nor_o willing_o give_v entertainment_n to_o the_o least_o wicked_a thought_n for_o though_o in_o itself_o it_o be_v not_o so_o heinous_a yet_o it_o will_v enlarge_v our_o conscience_n and_o make_v room_n for_o a_o great_a till_o at_o last_o we_o keep_v open_a house_n ready_a to_o receive_v all_o wickedness_n which_o offer_v itself_o unto_o we_o and_o as_o we_o be_v careful_a to_o avoid_v the_o sin_n themselves_o so_o with_o as_o much_o diligence_n we_o be_v to_o shun_v the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n by_o which_o we_o may_v be_v draw_v or_o entice_v thereunto_o but_o of_o this_o point_n more_o hereafter_o §_o sect._n 2_o a_o three_o policy_n which_o satan_n use_v to_o circumvent_v we_o another_o satan_n three_o policy_n in_o draw_v man_n out_o of_o one_o extreme_a into_o another_o be_v to_o bring_v we_o from_o one_o extreme_a to_o another_o for_o example_n when_o we_o see_v the_o vileness_n of_o prodigality_n so_o as_o we_o will_v no_o long_o be_v possess_v of_o that_o vice_n then_o will_v satan_n make_v it_o as_o odious_a as_o he_o can_v and_o endeavour_v to_o bring_v we_o into_o extreme_a hatred_n thereof_o that_o so_o he_o may_v the_o more_o easy_o draw_v we_o into_o the_o contrary_a vice_n of_o covetousness_n if_o he_o can_v any_o long_o keep_v we_o asleep_a in_o sin_n by_o rock_v we_o in_o the_o cradle_n of_o carnal_a security_n and_o sing_v unto_o we_o the_o sweet_a tune_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n they_o will_v he_o labour_v to_o plunge_v we_o in_o despair_n by_o set_v before_o our_o eye_n the_o heynousnesse_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o sound_v in_o our_o ear_n the_o thunder_a threaten_n of_o the_o law_n if_o he_o can_v any_o long_o nuzzle_v we_o in_o superstition_n and_o cause_v we_o to_o place_v all_o our_o religion_n in_o ceremony_n and_o in_o restrain_v ourselves_o of_o the_o use_n of_o thing_n indifferent_a he_o will_v draw_v we_o to_o the_o other_o extreme_a by_o move_v we_o to_o think_v all_o ceremony_n unlawful_a and_o to_o practice_v all_o licenciousnes_n under_o pretence_n of_o christian_n liberty_n if_o he_o can_v no_o long_o persuade_v we_o to_o seek_v for_o justification_n by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v not_o rely_v on_o christ_n merit_n and_o righteousness_n he_o will_v bring_v we_o into_o utter_a dislike_n of_o 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distrust_v god_n providence_n and_o to_o provide_v for_o himself_o by_o turn_v stone_n into_o bread_n but_o when_o he_o can_v not_o so_o prevail_v he_o move_v he_o to_o make_v a_o unnecessary_a experiment_n of_o his_o providence_n and_o care_n by_o cast_v himself_o down_o headlong_o from_o the_o pinnacle_n of_o the_o temple_n whereas_o there_o be_v ordinary_a mean_n whereby_o he_o may_v descend_v now_o the_o end_n why_o satan_n use_v this_o policy_n be_v more_o violent_o to_o cast_v we_o into_o one_o extreme_a of_o sin_n when_o with_o full_a swinge_n of_o will_v we_o do_v avoid_v the_o other_o as_o also_o to_o make_v we_o believe_v that_o the_o latter_a temptation_n be_v the_o motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n see_v it_o be_v clean_o
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man_n to_o deny_v god_n truth_n in_o his_o promise_n &_o to_o account_v he_o a_o liar_n as_o the_o apostle_n plain_o speak_v 1._o joh._n 5.10_o he_o that_o believe_v not_o god_n have_v make_v he_o a_o liar_n because_o he_o believe_v not_o the_o record_n that_o god_n witness_v of_o that_o his_o son_n it_o make_v they_o to_o deny_v the_o infinitenes_n of_o his_o mercy_n as_o be_v overmatch_v with_o the_o multitude_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o the_o sufficiency_n of_o christ_n merit_n as_o though_o they_o be_v not_o a_o full_a satisfaction_n for_o their_o horrible_a offence_n yea_o it_o make_v they_o to_o deny_v god_n justice_n in_o think_v that_o he_o will_v punish_v that_o sin_n again_o in_o they_o which_o have_v already_o be_v punish_v in_o christ_n and_o exact_v that_o debt_n which_o he_o have_v already_o discharge_v now_o to_o deny_v the_o truth_n mercy_n and_o justice_n of_o god_n be_v to_o deny_v god_n himself_o for_o his_o attribute_n be_v his_o essence_n the_o truth_n of_o god_n 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of_o god_n mercy_n be_v great_a than_o they_o all_o though_o then_o we_o have_v commit_v other_o horrible_a wickedness_n against_o the_o lord_n yet_o in_o no_o case_n let_v we_o despair_v for_o this_o be_v to_o add_v sin_n unto_o sin_n and_o to_o clog_v our_o conscience_n more_o with_o the_o last_o then_o with_o all_o the_o former_a till_o with_o their_o intolerable_a weight_n they_o press_v we_o down_o unto_o hell_n you_o will_v count_v he_o worse_o than_o mad_a who_o be_v oppress_v with_o a_o heavy_a burden_n shall_v in_o stead_n of_o use_v other_o mean_n to_o ease_v himself_o add_v thereunto_o a_o double_a or_o treble_a weight_n till_o he_o be_v press_v down_o grovel_v unto_o the_o earth_n but_o assure_o such_o and_o great_a madness_n it_o be_v when_o we_o feel_v our_o conscience_n clog_v with_o a_o heavy_a burden_n of_o sin_n in_o stead_n of_o seek_v ease_n in_o come_v to_o christ_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n to_o fall_v into_o utter_a desperation_n and_o thereby_o to_o add_v a_o 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desperate_o refuse_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o deny_v the_o infinitenes_n of_o his_o mercy_n justice_n truth_n in_o his_o promise_n and_o consequent_o his_o godhead_n and_o be_v and_o therefore_o when_o the_o weight_n of_o sin_n press_v we_o satan_n persuade_v we_o to_o despair_v of_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n let_v we_o in_o any_o case_n resist_v this_o tentation_n and_o bold_o say_v unto_o the_o tempter_n it_o be_v enough_o and_o too_o much_o that_o i_o have_v offend_v my_o gracious_a god_n with_o my_o other_o sin_n though_o i_o do_v not_o add_v thereunto_o this_o sin_n which_o be_v great_a than_o all_o the_o rest_n the_o weight_n of_o my_o other_o wickedness_n be_v already_o too_o too_o heavy_a upon_o my_o conscience_n &_o therefore_o far_o be_v it_o from_o i_o to_o load_v it_o with_o a_o far_o more_o unsupportable_a burden_n i_o have_v already_o too_o much_o dishonour_v my_o good_a god_n by_o my_o horrible_a sin_n and_o therefore_o i_o will_v in_o no_o case_n more_o dishonour_v he_o now_o then_o in_o commit_v all_o my_o other_o sin_n by_o deny_v his_o mercy_n justice_n truth_n and_o even_o the_o godhead_n itself_o for_o what_o be_v this_o but_o be_v already_o in_o a_o burn_a fever_n to_o cast_v myself_o into_o the_o fire_n or_o be_v go_v over_o the_o shoe_n in_o the_o filthy_a puddle_n of_o sin_n to_o plunge_v myself_o over_o head_n and_o ear_n and_o even_o to_o drown_v myself_o in_o the_o bottomless_a gulf_n of_o desperation_n nay_o rather_o know_v i_o will_v break_v of_o my_o sin_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o turn_n unto_o the_o lord_n who_o i_o have_v offend_v assure_v myself_o that_o his_o mercy_n be_v infinite_a and_o therefore_o he_o be_v ready_a to_o forgive_v and_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n a_o full_a satisfaction_n for_o all_o my_o sin_n though_o many_o and_o heinous_a and_o therefore_o in_o he_o i_o may_v bold_o challenge_v forgiveness_n as_o a_o thing_n of_o right_n appertain_v to_o i_o and_o thus_o be_v we_o to_o resist_v satan_n tentation_n and_o though_o we_o be_v often_o foil_v yet_o to_o rise_v again_o in_o no_o case_n suffer_v he_o to_o pluck_v out_o of_o our_o hand_n the_o shield_n of_o faith_n though_o he_o have_v disarm_v we_o of_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n for_o if_o once_o we_o be_v deprive_v of_o this_o part_n of_o this_o spiritual_a armour_n we_o shall_v lie_v open_a to_o all_o his_o blow_n and_o thrust_v until_o we_o be_v wound_v to_o the_o very_a death_n §_o sect._n 5_o but_o most_o lamentable_a it_o be_v to_o see_v the_o grievous_a misery_n of_o poor_a humble_a sinner_n whereinto_o they_o be_v bring_v through_o the_o violence_n of_o satan_n tentation_n desperation_n though_o the_o afflict_a conscience_n abhor_v other_o sin_n yet_o it_o easy_o incline_v to_o desperation_n for_o howsoever_o feel_v the_o heavy_a weight_n of_o their_o other_o sin_n they_o earnest_o desire_v to_o be_v free_v from_o they_o howsoever_o be_v torment_v with_o the_o 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but_o exceed_o grieve_v that_o by_o his_o sin_n he_o have_v displease_v god_n and_o see_v his_o own_o weakness_n and_o infirmity_n do_v bewail_v they_o and_o flee_v unto_o god_n by_o fervent_a prayer_n desire_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o he_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o mortify_v his_o flesh_n and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o which_o he_o deadly_o hate_v and_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n such_o a_o one_o may_v assure_v himself_o that_o he_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n and_o that_o he_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o have_v escape_v condemnation_n though_o through_o his_o infirmity_n and_o strength_n of_o his_o inbred_a corruption_n he_o fall_v often_o into_o sin_n §_o sect._n 5_o unregenerate_a the_o difference_n between_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o regenerate_a man_n and_o the_o unregenerate_a though_o therefore_o the_o sanctify_a man_n sin_v yet_o this_o do_v not_o prove_v that_o he_o 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righteousness_n a_o breastplate_n faith_n a_o shield_n etc._n etc._n for_o it_o be_v not_o the_o apostle_n purpose_v so_o exact_o to_o fit_v the_o similitude_n as_o may_v appear_v 1._o thess_n 5.8_o where_o he_o indifferent_o ascribe_v the_o name_n of_o breastplate_n both_o to_o faith_n and_o charity_n by_o which_o here_o he_o understand_v righteousness_n but_o only_o brief_o and_o general_o to_o show_v what_o virtue_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n be_v most_o necessary_a for_o a_o christian_a wherewith_o he_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o resist_v his_o spiritual_a enemy_n continue_v his_o former_a allegory_n take_v from_o war_n but_o let_v we_o come_v to_o the_o armour_n itself_o which_o be_v both_o defensive_a and_o offensive_a the_o first_o part_n be_v the_o girdle_n of_o verity_n the_o word_n here_o use_v signify_v a_o broad_a stud_a belt_n use_v in_o war_n in_o ancient_a time_n wherewith_o the_o joint_n of_o the_o breastplate_n and_o that_o armour_n which_o defend_v the_o belly_n loin_n and_o thigh_n be_v cover_v and_o by_o this_o truth_n be_v resemble_v whereby_o some_o understand_v the_o truth_n of_o religion_n and_o of_o the_o doctrine_n which_o we_o profess_v other_o understand_v hereby_o truth_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n or_o the_o integrity_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n whereby_o we_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o religion_n belong_v to_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n in_o simplicity_n without_o all_o hypocrisy_n and_o dissimulation_n but_o because_o both_o be_v notable_a and_o necessary_a part_n of_o our_o christian_a armour_n i_o see_v no_o reason_n why_o we_o may_v not_o take_v it_o in_o both_o sense_n verity_n what_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v by_o the_o girdle_n of_o verity_n see_v the_o apostle_n do_v of_o purpose_n set_v down_o under_o these_o metaphorical_a word_n the_o chief_a virtue_n and_o grace_n wherewith_o we_o be_v to_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n first_o therefore_o here_o be_v require_v truth_n of_o our_o religion_n which_o we_o profess_v and_o second_o that_o we_o profess_v it_o true_o that_o be_v with_o upright_o &_o simple_a heart_n §_o sect._n 2_o for_o the_o first_o truth_n that_o our_o religion_n must_v be_v ground_v on_o god_n truth_n it_o be_v the_o foundation_n upon_o which_o all_o other_o duty_n to_o god_n or_o man_n be_v to_o be_v build_v for_o if_o they_o be_v not_o ground_v on_o god_n truth_n but_o devise_v by_o man_n brain_n they_o be_v but_o humane_a dotage_n which_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o accept_v neither_o be_v it_o to_o any_o purpose_n that_o we_o show_v ourselves_o earnest_a and_o forward_a in_o religion_n unless_o it_o be_v true_a and_o consonant_a to_o god_n word_n for_o as_o the_o fast_o that_o those_o travail_n which_o be_v out_o of_o the_o way_n the_o further_o they_o be_v from_o their_o journey_n end_n so_o the_o more_o earnest_a and_o forward_a that_o we_o be_v in_o travail_v the_o by-path_n of_o error_n the_o further_o we_o be_v from_o god_n kingdom_n and_o therefore_o satan_n care_v not_o great_o whether_o we_o be_v of_o no_o religion_n or_o of_o a_o false_a religion_n whether_o we_o worship_v no_o god_n at_o all_o or_o a_o false_a god_n or_o at_o least_o the_o true_a god_n after_o a_o false_a manner_n whether_o we_o perform_v no_o duty_n unto_o god_n or_o such_o as_o be_v not_o agreeable_a to_o god_n truth_n be_v abominable_a unto_o he_o first_o then_o we_o must_v contain_v all_o our_o action_n within_o the_o compass_n of_o god_n word_n and_o whatsoever_o we_o profess_v and_o practice_v it_o must_v have_v his_o ground_n and_o warrant_v from_o this_o truth_n if_o we_o will_v be_v account_v true_a member_n of_o god_n militant_a church_n 3.15_o 1._o tim_n 3.15_o which_o be_v therefore_o call_v the_o pillar_n of_o truth_n 1._o tim._n 3.15_o because_o contemn_v all_o error_n and_o doctrine_n of_o man_n it_o faithful_o keep_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n word_n and_o as_o soldier_n be_v gird_v about_o with_o that_o strong_a and_o broad_a stud_a belt_n wherewith_o their_o loin_n be_v strengthen_v and_o so_o enable_v to_o sustain_v the_o fight_n without_o weariness_n so_o we_o be_v to_o compass_v ourselves_o about_o with_o truth_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v strengthen_v when_o as_o we_o know_v that_o we_o fight_v in_o a_o just_a quarrel_n neither_o shall_v we_o easy_o be_v deceive_v with_o satan_n temptation_n and_o false_a suggestion_n if_o we_o be_v gird_v about_o with_o the_o girdle_n of_o verity_n and_o hereby_o appear_v the_o necessity_n of_o this_o piece_n of_o armour_n for_o see_v satan_n be_v a_o liar_n from_o the_o beginning_n it_o behoove_v we_o to_o be_v compass_v about_o with_o truth_n that_o the_o bright_a beam_n thereof_o may_v discover_v and_o disperse_v all_o the_o foggy_a mist_n of_o satan_n error_n and_o lie_n §_o sect._n 3_o but_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a that_o we_o profess_v the_o truth_n heart_n that_o we_o must_v profess_v the_o truth_n in_o truth_n and_o simplicity_n of_o heart_n unless_o it_o be_v in_o truth_n that_o be_v in_o integrity_n and_o simplicity_n of_o heart_n without_o all_o hypocrisy_n and_o dissimulation_n for_o how_o glorious_a soever_o our_o profession_n even_o of_o the_o true_a religion_n be_v before_o man_n yet_o it_o be_v abominable_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n if_o it_o be_v not_o in_o truth_n and_o from_o a_o upright_o heart_n but_o counterfeit_n and_o hypocritical_a whatsoever_o duty_n and_o good_a work_n we_o perform_v though_o never_o so_o excellent_a in_o themselves_o yet_o be_v they_o not_o acceptable_a in_o god_n sight_n if_o they_o be_v not_o join_v with_o integrity_n and_o simplicity_n for_o example_n prayer_n be_v a_o notable_a part_n of_o god_n worship_n but_o if_o we_o do_v not_o call_v upon_o god_n in_o truth_n but_o with_o feign_a and_o deceitful_a lip_n that_o we_o may_v have_v the_o praise_n of_o man_n 6._o
matth._n 6._o our_o prayer_n be_v odious_a and_o pharisaical_a matth._n 6._o thanksgiving_n be_v a_o excellent_a duty_n but_o if_o with_o the_o pharisee_n we_o give_v thanks_n rather_o to_o boast_v of_o our_o gift_n then_o to_o show_v true_a thankfulness_n to_o the_o giver_n 18._o luk._n 18._o we_o shall_v not_o be_v approve_v of_o god_n give_v of_o alm_n be_v a_o work_n acceptable_a unto_o god_n for_o it_o be_v a_o sacrifice_n wherewith_o he_o be_v well_o please_v 13.16_o heb._n 13.16_o heb._n 13.16_o but_o if_o they_o be_v not_o give_v in_o simplicity_n of_o heart_n but_o in_o hypocrisy_n that_o we_o may_v be_v see_v of_o man_n it_o shall_v have_v the_o hypocrite_n reward_n matth._n 6._o in_o a_o word_n 6._o matth._n 6._o this_o truth_n and_o simplicity_n of_o heart_n be_v so_o necessary_a that_o without_o it_o whatsoever_o we_o do_v it_o be_v not_o regard_v for_o god_n be_v a_o spirit_n 24._o joh._n 4_o 24._o and_o he_o will_v be_v worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n joh._n 4.24_o according_a to_o that_o josh_n 24.14_o fear_v the_o lord_n 24.14_o josh_n 24.14_o and_o serve_v he_o in_o uprightness_n and_o in_o truth_n which_o if_o we_o perform_v our_o service_n of_o god_n will_v be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n though_o perform_v in_o great_a weakness_n and_o mingle_v with_o many_o imperfection_n otherwise_o though_o we_o offer_v thousand_o of_o ram_n and_o whole_a river_n of_o oil_n that_o be_v omit_v no_o outward_a cost_n and_o labour_n in_o god_n worship_n 6.7.8_o mich._n 6.7.8_o yet_o will_v it_o be_v abominable_a in_o his_o eye_n mich._n 6.7.8_o let_v we_o therefore_o with_o our_o saviour_n pray_v unto_o god_n 17.17_o joh._n 17.17_o that_o we_o may_v be_v sanctify_v with_o his_o truth_n that_o not_o only_o whatsoever_o we_o do_v may_v be_v ground_v on_o god_n truth_n but_o that_o woe_n may_v do_v it_o in_o truth_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n chap._n xi_o of_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n and_o gospel_n of_o peace_n §_o sect._n 1_o the_o second_o part_n of_o our_o armour_n be_v the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n whereby_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v a_o good_a conscience_n true_a sanctification_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o also_o we_o be_v to_o put_v on_o according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o our_o grand_a captain_n christ_n esa_n 59.17_o he_o put_v on_o righteousness_n as_o a_o habergeon_n 59.17_o esa_n 59.17_o and_o a_o helmet_n of_o salvation_n upon_o his_o head_n righteousness_n the_o excellency_n of_o this_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n and_o then_o shall_v not_o satan_n dart_n pierce_v we_o so_o long_o as_o we_o be_v arm_v with_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o a_o godly_a and_o innocent_a life_n yea_o as_o long_a as_o our_o breast_n and_o heart_n be_v arm_v with_o righteousness_n though_o our_o other_o member_n fall_v into_o sin_n our_o wound_n shall_v not_o be_v mortal_a for_o as_o the_o breastplate_n do_v defend_v the_o breast_n and_o vital_a part_n of_o a_o soldier_n so_o the_o study_n and_o holy_a endeavour_n of_o a_o christian_n to_o live_v in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a sanctification_n do_v so_o arm_v his_o mind_n that_o satan_n can_v deadly_o wound_v the_o heart_n with_o any_o of_o his_o temptation_n true_a it_o be_v that_o the_o saint_n do_v receive_v wound_n and_o foil_n when_o as_o satan_n have_v draw_v they_o to_o commit_v sin_n but_o they_o be_v not_o wound_v at_o the_o heart_n because_o they_o do_v not_o sin_n with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n for_o they_o allow_v not_o that_o which_o they_o do_v neither_o do_v they_o what_o they_o will_v but_o what_o they_o hate_v and_o they_o delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n concern_v the_o inner_a man_n 7.15.22_o rom._n 7.15.22_o when_o the_o flesh_n lead_v they_o captive_a to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o paul_n say_v he_o do_v not_o transgress_v god_n law_n 6.8_o rom._n 7.17_o 1._o joh._n 3.9_o and_z vers_n 6.8_o but_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o he_o rom._n 7.17_o and_o the_o apostle_n john_n affirm_v that_o they_o who_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n sin_v not_o 1._o joh._n 3.9_o and_o that_o they_o who_o be_v in_o christ_n sin_v not_o and_o that_o whosoever_o sin_v be_v of_o the_o devil_n vers_fw-la 6.8_o not_o that_o god_n child_n be_v exempt_v from_o all_o sin_n but_o because_o they_o sin_v not_o with_o the_o full_a consent_n and_o swinge_v of_o their_o will_n and_o when_o they_o do_v fall_v their_o heart_n be_v defend_v with_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n that_o be_v with_o a_o holy_a endeavour_n and_o desire_n of_o serve_v god_n david_n a_o man_n according_a to_o god_n own_o heart_n may_v be_v a_o notable_a example_n hereof_o for_o even_o after_o he_o be_v endue_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o have_v this_o godly_a endeavour_n of_o serve_v god_n he_o notwithstanding_o fall_v grievous_o many_o time_n and_o be_v wound_v often_o with_o satan_n dart_n but_o his_o wound_n be_v not_o mortal_a neither_o do_v they_o pierce_v the_o heart_n because_o he_o be_v arm_v with_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n for_o he_o keep_v god_n law_n in_o his_o heart_n and_o it_o be_v sweet_a than_o honey_n unto_o his_o mouth_n 119._o psal_n 119._o he_o meditate_a therein_o and_o seek_v after_o it_o continual_o as_o appear_v psal_n 119._o will_v we_o therefore_o be_v preserve_v from_o the_o deadly_a wound_n of_o satan_n dart_n of_o temptation_n then_o let_v we_o study_v and_o labour_n after_o true_a holiness_n let_v we_o keep_v a_o good_a conscience_n and_o howsoever_o we_o fall_v often_o through_o infirmity_n yet_o let_v the_o heart_n always_o be_v arm_v with_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n that_o be_v with_o a_o earnest_a desire_n and_o holy_a endeavour_n of_o serve_v god_n and_o so_o shall_v satan_n never_o mortal_o wound_v us._n §_o sect._n 2_o but_o on_o the_o other_o side_n pernicious_a that_o the_o lack_n of_o this_o armour_n be_v most_o pernicious_a if_o we_o once_o lie_v aside_o the_o breastplate_n 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reign_v in_o us._n chap._n xii_o of_o the_o preparation_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o peace_n §_o sect._n 1_o the_o three_o part_n of_o our_o christian_a armour_n be_v be_v what_o the_o gospel_n of_o peace_n be_v that_o we_o have_v our_o foot_n shod_a with_o the_o preparation_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o peace_n where_o he_o allude_v to_o the_o custom_n of_o soldier_n in_o former_a time_n who_o go_v into_o the_o field_n strong_o arm_v their_o leg_n and_o foot_n with_o legge-harnesse_n wargreave_n or_o buskin_n to_o preserve_v they_o from_o the_o injury_n of_o the_o weather_n the_o pierce_a of_o brier_n thorn_n and_o such_o other_o thing_n as_o may_v hurt_v they_o in_o their_o way_n as_o they_o march_v and_o from_o the_o violence_n also_o of_o their_o enemy_n blow_n when_o they_o be_v encounter_v for_o all_o which_o
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arm_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o peace_n for_o it_o be_v therefore_o call_v the_o gospel_n of_o peace_n 10.5_o luk._n 10.5_o because_o it_o bring_v peace_n to_o our_o soul_n not_o only_o as_o it_o be_v the_o ambassage_n of_o god_n whereby_o we_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n 1.7.9_o rom._n 10.15_o luk._n 1.7.9_o have_v peace_n with_o he_o from_o the_o assurance_n whereof_o we_o have_v the_o peace_n of_o conscience_n but_o also_o because_o if_o we_o be_v arm_v therewith_o we_o shall_v obtain_v a_o final_a victory_n over_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n after_o which_o shall_v follow_v everlasting_a peace_n which_o shall_v not_o so_o much_o as_o be_v disturb_v with_o the_o attempt_n of_o any_o enemy_n §_o sect._n 2_o but_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a that_o we_o know_v and_o believe_v this_o gospel_n of_o peace_n unless_o we_o be_v always_o prepare_v to_o make_v confession_n and_o profession_n thereof_o though_o thereby_o we_o incur_v worldly_a shame_n loss_n affliction_n and_o persecution_n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n signify_v gospel_n what_o it_o be_v to_o be_v prepare_v with_o this_o gospel_n by_o tell_v we_o that_o our_o foot_n must_v be_v shod_a with_o the_o preparation_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o peace_n that_o be_v as_o those_o who_o be_v well_o shod_a be_v in_o readiness_n to_o go_v through_o rough_a and_o unpleasant_a way_n so_o those_o that_o be_v endue_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o gospel_n must_v always_o be_v in_o readiness_n to_o make_v profession_n thereof_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o affliction_n and_o persecution_n for_o as_o with_o the_o heart_n man_n believe_v unto_o righteousness_n 10.10_o rom._n 10.10_o so_o with_o the_o mouth_n he_o must_v confess_v unto_o salvation_n rom._n 10.10_o and_o this_o be_v that_o which_o the_o apostle_n peter_n require_v of_o we_o 3.15_o 1._o pet._n 3.15_o 1._o epist_n 3.15_o that_o we_o do_v not_o only_o sanctify_v the_o lord_n in_o our_o heart_n but_o also_o that_o we_o be_v ready_a always_o to_o give_v a_o answer_n to_o every_o man_n that_o ask_v we_o a_o reason_n of_o the_o hope_n that_o be_v in_o us._n but_o if_o we_o lie_v aside_o this_o armour_n we_o shall_v be_v as_o unfit_a to_o travel_v in_o the_o afflict_a way_n which_o lead_v to_o god_n kingdom_n as_o those_o soldier_n who_o be_v barefoot_a be_v unfit_a to_o march_v through_o way_n which_o be_v full_a of_o brier_n and_o thorn_n neither_o shall_v we_o be_v ready_a to_o make_v confession_n and_o profession_n of_o our_o faith_n in_o the_o time_n of_o persecution_n and_o trouble_n but_o rather_o to_o slide_v back_o into_o a_o general_a apostasy_n from_o all_o religion_n unless_o we_o be_v confirm_v and_o comfort_v with_o the_o sweet_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n make_v to_o those_o who_o suffer_v affliction_n for_o christ_n sake_n namely_o that_o if_o we_o confess_v he_o before_o man_n 8.35_o matth._n 10.32_o mark_n 8.35_o he_o will_v confess_v we_o before_o his_o father_n in_o heaven_n matth._n 10.32_o that_o whosoever_o shall_v lose_v his_o life_n for_o christ_n sake_n and_o the_o gospel_n shall_v save_v it_o mark_n 8.35_o that_o whosoever_o shall_v forsake_v house_n or_o brethren_n or_o sister_n 19.29_o matth._n 19.29_o or_o father_n or_o mother_n or_o wife_n and_o child_n or_o land_n for_o his_o name_n sake_n shall_v receive_v a_o hundred_o fold_n more_o and_o shall_v inherit_v everlasting_a life_n matth._n 19.29_o chap._n xiii_o of_o the_o shield_n of_o faith_n §_o sect._n 1_o the_o four_o piece_n of_o the_o christian_a armour_n which_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o above_o all_o to_o put_v on_o be_v the_o shield_n of_o faith_n which_o of_o all_o other_o part_n be_v most_o necessary_a because_o how_o weak_a soever_o it_o be_v in_o itself_o yet_o it_o do_v defend_v and_o protect_v we_o against_o all_o the_o temptation_n of_o satan_n for_o he_o that_o put_v on_o faith_n do_v put_v on_o jesus_n christ_n also_o it_o be_v a_o property_n inseparable_a of_o faith_n to_o apply_v unto_o we_o christ_n jesus_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n that_o be_v his_o merit_n and_o righteousness_n and_o everlasting_a life_n itself_o and_o this_o will_v be_v not_o only_o a_o glorious_a garment_n to_o cover_v our_o deformity_n out_o of_o god_n sight_n to_o preserve_v we_o from_o the_o heat_n of_o god_n wrath_n and_o to_o obtain_v the_o everlasting_a blessing_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n but_o also_o it_o be_v armour_n of_o proof_n to_o defend_v we_o from_o the_o violent_a assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n let_v we_o therefore_o take_v unto_o we_o the_o shield_n of_o faith_n that_o we_o may_v also_o put_v on_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n 13.14_o rom._n 13.14_o as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o rom._n 13.14_o for_o have_v he_o we_o shall_v want_v nothing_o which_o may_v either_o defend_v ourselves_o or_o offend_v our_o enemy_n the_o lord_n himself_o will_v be_v our_o shield_n and_o buckler_n and_o therefore_o it_o will_v be_v impossible_a for_o our_o foe_n to_o prevail_v against_o us._n dart_n what_o be_v mean_v by_o quench_v satan_n fiery_a dart_n but_o let_v we_o consider_v further_o of_o the_o excellency_n and_o necessity_n of_o this_o shield_n of_o faith_n which_o appear_v by_o the_o virtue_n thereof_o in_o repel_v all_o the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o satan_n the_o apostle_n say_v that_o thereby_o we_o may_v quench_v his_o fiery_a dart_n allude_v to_o the_o custom_n of_o soldier_n in_o ancient_a time_n who_o malicious_o poison_v their_o dart_n whereby_o the_o body_n of_o those_o who_o be_v wound_v be_v so_o inflame_v that_o they_o can_v hardly_o be_v cure_v or_o ease_v of_o their_o rage_a and_o burn_a pain_n and_o such_o dart_n be_v all_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o we_o be_v wound_v with_o sin_n for_o if_o they_o be_v not_o repel_v and_o quench_v with_o the_o shield_n of_o faith_n they_o will_v inflame_v our_o lust_n to_o sin_n and_o one_o sin_n will_v inflame_v our_o heart_n to_o another_o till_o there_o be_v kindle_v in_o we_o a_o world_n of_o wickedness_n and_o this_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o after_o that_o he_o give_v himself_o to_o idleness_n and_o sloth_n and_o so_o be_v pierce_v with_o one_o of_o satan_n fiery_a dart_n it_o present_o inflame_v his_o heart_n to_o commit_v adultery_n and_o have_v give_v place_n to_o that_o he_o be_v provoke_v to_o murder_v so_o that_o if_o we_o admit_v one_o of_o these_o fiery_a dart_n they_o will_v inflame_v we_o to_o receive_v another_o and_o so_o our_o burn_a wound_n will_v torment_v our_o conscience_n and_o most_o hardly_o admit_v of_o any_o cure_n and_o therefore_o it_o behoove_v we_o to_o take_v unto_o we_o the_o shield_n of_o faith_n whereby_o we_o may_v quench_v these_o fiery_a dart_n but_o why_o do_v the_o apostle_n use_v this_o improper_a speech_n see_v the_o shield_n do_v not_o quench_v but_o repel_v the_o dart_n that_o beat_v upon_o it_o i_o answer_v partly_o to_o show_v the_o nature_n of_o our_o enemy_n temptation_n namely_o that_o they_o be_v fiery_a mortal_a rage_a and_o pernicious_a as_o before_o i_o say_v and_o partly_o to_o set_v forth_o a_o double_a virtue_n of_o faith_n for_o first_o thereby_o we_o repel_v and_o beat_v back_o his_o temptation_n and_o so_o resist_v he_o steadfast_o in_o the_o faith_n 5.9_o 1._o pet._n 5.9_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1._o pet._n 5.9_o and_o second_o if_o satan_n dart_n have_v pierce_v and_o wound_v we_o faith_n also_o do_v cool_v the_o scorch_a heat_n of_o sin_n by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o precious_a balm_n of_o christ_n blood_n so_o that_o our_o wound_n be_v not_o mortal_a unto_o we_o though_o mortal_a in_o themselves_o if_o they_o be_v not_o cure_v by_o this_o sovereign_a salve_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v apply_v by_o faith_n do_v ease_v the_o burn_a torment_n of_o our_o evil_a conscience_n and_o preserve_v we_o
against_o two_o or_o three_o assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n but_o we_o must_v be_v ready_a to_o answer_v all_o objection_n and_o not_o so_o whole_o incline_v to_o one_o side_n and_o to_o the_o defend_v one_o part_n as_o that_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o leave_v the_o other_o naked_a to_o be_v wound_v with_o satan_n blow_n and_o to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v the_o rather_o be_v encourage_v to_o stand_v constant_o in_o our_o defence_n we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o when_o satan_n do_v so_o often_o shift_v his_o temptation_n and_o in_o a_o short_a distance_n of_o time_n do_v seek_v to_o bring_v we_o into_o quite_o contrary_a vice_n prevail_v the_o oft_o change_v of_o satan_n temptation_n a_o probable_a sign_n that_o he_o do_v not_o prevail_v it_o be_v a_o manifest_a sign_n that_o he_o do_v not_o yet_o prevail_v for_o as_o no_o enemy_n be_v so_o foolish_a as_o will_v after_o that_o he_o have_v make_v one_o sufficient_a breach_n for_o entry_n or_o force_v one_o gate_n of_o the_o city_n go_v from_o that_o to_o another_o but_o rather_o enter_v where_o the_o way_n be_v make_v so_o satan_n lay_v siege_n to_o our_o soul_n will_v not_o seek_v to_o make_v a_o new_a battery_n with_o his_o temptation_n if_o the_o former_a have_v make_v way_n for_o he_o to_o enter_v and_o surprise_v we_o he_o will_v not_o tempt_v we_o to_o pride_n and_o presumption_n if_o he_o have_v overcome_v our_o faith_n and_o plunge_v we_o into_o despair_n he_o will_v never_o transform_v himself_o into_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n if_o he_o can_v have_v overcome_v we_o in_o his_o own_o likeness_n he_o will_v never_o tell_v we_o of_o god_n mercy_n if_o he_o have_v already_o overwhelm_v we_o with_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o consideration_n of_o god_n justice_n nor_o yet_o of_o god_n justice_n if_o he_o can_v keep_v we_o in_o carnal_a security_n by_o set_v before_o we_o his_o mercy_n but_o that_o way_n whereby_o he_o perceive_v he_o any_o whit_n prevail_v he_o will_v follow_v and_o continue_v earnest_a in_o the_o same_o pursuit_n till_o he_o perceive_v he_o can_v catch_v us._n as_o therefore_o when_o the_o fit_a of_o the_o ague_n shift_v from_o time_n to_o time_n it_o be_v a_o good_a sign_n that_o our_o nature_n wax_v strong_a do_v prevail_v against_o the_o disease_n so_o when_o satan_n temptation_n in_o a_o short_a time_n often_o change_v and_o that_o from_o one_o contrary_a to_o another_o it_o be_v a_o sign_n that_o god_n spirit_n be_v strong_a in_o we_o do_v resist_v satan_n and_o put_v he_o to_o these_o shift_n whereas_o he_o will_v hold_v on_o a_o constant_a course_n if_o he_o prevail_v against_o us._n §_o sect._n 5_o the_o five_o thing_n to_o be_v observe_v in_o the_o manner_n of_o satan_n fight_n be_v instrument_n that_o satan_n assault_v we_o sometime_o himself_o and_o sometime_o by_o his_o instrument_n that_o sometime_o he_o set_v upon_o we_o immediate_o in_o his_o own_o person_n &_o sometime_o mediate_o use_v for_o his_o instrument_n the_o world_n &_o the_o flesh_n of_o the_o first_o we_o have_v a_o example_n 1._o chr._n 21.1_o where_o it_o be_v say_v that_o satan_n provoke_v david_n to_o number_n israel_n so_o joh._n 13.2_o the_o evangelist_n show_v that_o the_o devil_n do_v put_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o judas_n iscariot_n to_o betray_v christ_n and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n act._n 5.3_o tell_v ananias_n that_o satan_n have_v fill_v his_o heart_n with_o his_o suggestion_n that_o he_o shall_v lie_v unto_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o thus_o also_o he_o tempt_v our_o saviour_n christ_n immediate_o forty_o day_n together_o in_o the_o wilderness_n mat._n 4._o when_o he_o thus_o fight_v against_o we_o in_o his_o own_o person_n he_o give_v the_o assault_n either_o in_o his_o own_o likeness_n or_o else_o transform_v himself_o into_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n when_o he_o incounter_v we_o in_o his_o own_o likeness_n and_o like_o a_o devil_n indeed_o than_o he_o do_v as_o it_o be_v proclaim_v open_a war_n tempt_v we_o not_o only_o to_o those_o sin_n which_o have_v some_o appearance_n of_o good_a in_o they_o our_o corrupt_a conscience_n do_v approve_v of_o or_o at_o least_o can_v without_o any_o great_a terror_n wink_v at_o but_o also_o to_o all_o outrageous_a wickedness_n and_o hellish_a impiety_n which_o even_o a_o civil_a worldling_n will_v abhor_v to_o think_v of_o namely_o to_o atheism_n idolatry_n contempt_n of_o all_o religion_n blasphemy_n against_o god_n perjury_n sacrilege_n persecute_v the_o know_a truth_n heresy_n murder_n adultery_n and_o such_o like_a all_o which_o at_o the_o first_o sight_n may_v easy_o be_v discern_v to_o be_v the_o suggestion_n of_o satan_n because_o this_o hellish_a brood_n do_v resemble_v their_o wicked_a father_n in_o their_o very_a countenance_n and_o outward_a appearance_n and_o therefore_o satan_n who_o subdue_v more_o with_o the_o serpent_n wile_n than_o with_o the_o lion_n force_n do_v seldom_o use_v this_o fight_n against_o any_o which_o have_v but_o the_o civil_a restrain_v grace_n of_o god_n unless_o he_o entice_v they_o thereunto_o by_o degree_n as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v or_o except_o he_o find_v they_o exceed_v ignorant_a to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v make_v they_o believe_v that_o his_o suggestion_n be_v their_o own_o thought_n but_o he_o practise_v these_o temptation_n for_o the_o most_o part_n against_o those_o who_o have_v even_o sell_v themselves_o to_o work_v wickedness_n have_v their_o heart_n harden_v and_o conscience_n sear_v with_o their_o customable_a sin_v §_o sect._n 6_o and_o therefore_o most_o common_o he_o transform_v himself_o into_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n tempt_v we_o to_o sin_n by_o use_v friendly_a persuasion_n light_n how_o satan_n transform_v himself_o into_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n and_o make_v liberal_a offer_n of_o pleasure_n profit_n or_o preferment_n or_o else_o mince_a those_o sin_n to_o which_o he_o tempt_v we_o as_o though_o they_o be_v nothing_o or_o mask_v they_o under_o the_o vizard_n of_o virtue_n neither_o do_v he_o often_o move_v we_o to_o commit_v those_o sin_n which_o nature_n restrain_v by_o god_n common_a grace_n or_o sanctify_v by_o his_o spirit_n do_v abhor_v and_o tremble_v to_o think_v of_o unless_o it_o be_v either_o to_o vex_v god_n child_n with_o such_o suggestion_n rather_o than_o for_o any_o hope_n of_o overcome_v they_o or_o else_o that_o while_o their_o mind_n be_v whole_o intent_n in_o withstand_v his_o outward_a violence_n he_o may_v more_o cunning_o entrap_v they_o in_o his_o secret_a ambushment_n which_o they_o regard_v not_o but_o otherwise_o he_o usual_o tempt_v we_o to_o commit_v such_o sin_n as_o through_o our_o corruption_n we_o be_v prone_a unto_o as_o not_o think_v they_o to_o be_v sin_n or_o but_o small_a or_o rather_o never_o enter_v into_o any_o consideration_n of_o they_o at_o all_o as_o namely_o carnal_a security_n hardness_n of_o heart_n infidelity_n impenitency_n neglect_v of_o god_n word_n profane_v of_o his_o sabbaoth_n covetousness_n ambition_n pride_n neglect_v of_o the_o general_a duty_n of_o christianity_n and_o special_a duty_n of_o our_o calling_n all_o which_o be_v not_o much_o less_o heinous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o lord_n than_o the_o other_o gross_a outward_a sin_n and_o much_o more_o dangerous_a unto_o we_o as_o be_v satan_n secret_a snare_n which_o he_o lay_v to_o entrap_v we_o at_o unaware_o in_o which_o when_o we_o be_v catch_v we_o be_v content_a to_o lie_v bind_v because_o they_o do_v not_o so_o much_o pinch_v and_o torment_v the_o conscience_n as_o the_o other_o outward_a sin_n they_o be_v not_o see_v or_o not_o regard_v as_o therefore_o those_o disease_n which_o by_o disturb_v the_o brain_n do_v take_v away_o all_o sense_n of_o pain_n be_v of_o all_o other_o most_o desperate_a namely_o the_o dead_a palsy_n the_o fall_a sickness_n and_o sleepy_a lethargy_n and_o in_o other_o disease_n the_o patient_a be_v most_o dangerous_o sick_a when_o he_o have_v no_o feel_n thereof_o so_o there_o be_v no_o sickness_n of_o the_o soul_n so_o desperate_a and_o dangerous_a as_o those_o that_o afflict_v not_o our_o conscience_n with_o any_o sense_n of_o pain_n to_o wit_n carnal_a security_n hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o the_o rest_n above_o name_v §_o sect._n 7_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v satan_n disguise_a and_o subtle_a manner_n of_o fight_n flatter_v that_o satan_n be_v most_o to_o be_v fear_v when_o he_o most_o flatter_v wherein_o like_o a_o pirate_n he_o hang_v out_o flag_n of_o truce_n to_o signify_v peace_n and_o friendship_n till_o he_o have_v get_v we_o within_o his_o reach_n and_o command_v and_o then_o he_o graple_v with_o we_o and_o ransack_v we_o of_o all_o god_n grace_n and_o cast_v we_o over_o board_n into_o the_o sea_n of_o destruction_n and_o therefore_o it_o behoove_v we_o with_o no_o less_o care_n to_o
son_n we_o may_v return_v again_o and_o be_v receive_v into_o his_o everlasting_a love_n and_o favour_n §_o sect._n 4_o second_o mortification_n that_o spiritual_a affliction_n tend_v to_o our_o mortification_n the_o lord_n send_v affliction_n to_o mortify_v in_o we_o the_o old_a man_n the_o flesh_n and_o unregenerate_a part_n now_o the_o flesh_n be_v not_o only_o in_o our_o body_n but_o also_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o every_o part_n and_o faculty_n thereof_o and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o afflict_v the_o body_n alone_o with_o outward_a calamity_n but_o even_o the_o soul_n also_o with_o grief_n of_o mind_n and_o horror_n of_o conscience_n with_o the_o weight_n of_o sin_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o wrath_n to_o the_o end_n that_o our_o corruption_n both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n may_v be_v mortify_v the_o old_a man_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o crucify_v and_o in_o the_o end_n full_o abolish_v 4.4_o jere._n 4.4_o and_o therefore_o do_v the_o lord_n break_v our_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n therefore_o do_v he_o plow_v and_o tear_v they_o up_o like_o fallow_a ground_n to_o the_o end_n that_o the_o seed_n of_o his_o grace_n be_v sow_v in_o they_o may_v take_v root_n fructify_v and_o bring_v forth_o a_o plentiful_a harvest_n of_o godliness_n to_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o comfort_n it_o be_v not_o therefore_o for_o want_v of_o love_n that_o our_o heavenly_a father_n do_v thus_o bruise_v we_o and_o even_o crush_v we_o in_o piece_n it_o be_v not_o because_o he_o will_v reject_v we_o and_o cast_v we_o of_o but_o when_o we_o be_v true_o humble_v when_o our_o hard_a heart_n be_v soften_v and_o our_o spirit_n break_v and_o make_v contrite_a then_o will_v he_o regard_v we_o and_o show_v his_o tender_a love_n and_o merciful_a kindness_n unto_o we_o as_o he_o have_v gracious_o promise_v matth._n 12.20_o the_o bruise_a reed_n will_v he_o not_o break_v 51.17_o matth._n 12.20_o psa_fw-la 51.17_o and_o smoke_a flax_n shall_v he_o not_o quench_v so_o psal_n 51.17_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o god_n be_v a_o contrite_a spirit_n a_o contrite_a and_o break_a heart_n o_o god_n thou_o will_v not_o despise_v and_o the_o prophet_n tell_v we_o that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v send_v into_o the_o world_n to_o preach_v glad_a tiding_n unto_o the_o poor_a to_o bind_v up_o the_o break_a heart_a etc._n etc._n to_o comfort_v all_o that_o mourn_n 3._o esa_n 61.1_o 2_o 3._o to_o give_v they_o beauty_n for_o ash_n the_o oil_n of_o joy_n for_o mourning_n the_o garment_n of_o gladness_n for_o the_o spirit_n of_o heaviness_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v esa_n 61.1.2.3_o luk._n 4.18_o §_o sect._n 5_o last_o affliction_n god_n dear_a child_n subject_a to_o spiritual_a affliction_n that_o the_o affliction_n of_o the_o mind_n the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n wrath_n the_o sting_n of_o sin_n and_o torment_n of_o conscience_n be_v not_o any_o true_a and_o certain_a sign_n of_o god_n hatred_n hereby_o it_o plain_o appear_v in_o that_o the_o most_o dear_a child_n of_o god_n have_v be_v subject_a to_o they_o and_o that_o in_o great_a measure_n for_o example_n job_n who_o by_o god_n own_o testimony_n be_v the_o just_a man_n that_o live_v on_o the_o earth_n 1.8_o job._n 1.8_o job._n 1.8_o notwithstanding_o be_v so_o grievous_o afflict_v both_o in_o body_n and_o mind_n that_o he_o burst_v out_o into_o these_o grievous_a complaint_n 19.11_o job._n 6.4_o &_o 9.17_o 18._o &_o 13.24.26_o &_o 16.9_o &_o 19.11_o job._n 6.4_o the_o arrow_n of_o the_o almighty_a be_v in_o i_o the_o venom_n whereof_o do_v drink_v up_o my_o spirit_n and_o the_o terror_n of_o god_n fight_n against_o i_o and_o chap._n 9_o vers_fw-la 17._o he_o destroy_v i_o with_o a_o tempest_n and_o wound_v i_o without_o cause_n 18._o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v i_o to_o take_v my_o breath_n but_o fill_v i_o with_o bitterness_n so_o c._n 13.24_o wherefore_o hide_v thou_o thy_o face_n and_o take_v i_o for_o thy_o enemy_n and_o v._o 26._o thou_o write_v bitter_a thing_n against_o i_o and_o make_v i_o to_o possess_v the_o iniquity_n of_o my_o youth_n and_o c._n 16.9_o his_o wrath_n have_v tear_v i_o and_o he_o hate_v i_o and_o gnash_v upon_o i_o with_o his_o tooth_n my_o enemy_n have_v sharpen_v his_o eye_n against_o i_o and._n c._n 19.11_o he_o have_v kindle_v his_o wrath_n against_o i_o and_o count_v i_o as_o one_o of_o his_o enemy_n look_v also_o upon_o the_o example_n of_o the_o prophet_n david_n who_o though_o he_o be_v a_o man_n according_a to_o god_n own_o heart_n yet_o be_v he_o make_v to_o drink_v a_o deep_a draught_n in_o this_o cup_n of_o inward_a affliction_n and_o be_v vex_v not_o only_o outward_o in_o his_o estate_n good_n and_o body_n but_o also_o in_o his_o soul_n with_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n wrath_n with_o the_o weight_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o terror_n and_o torment_n of_o conscience_n which_o make_v he_o to_o utter_v these_o and_o such_o like_a pitiful_a complaint_n in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o psalm_n psal_n 6.3_o 6.3_o psal_n 6.3_o my_o soul_n be_v also_o sore_o trouble_v but_o lord_n how_o long_o will_v thou_o delay_v and_o v._o 6._o i_o faint_v in_o my_o mourning_n i_o cause_v my_o bed_n every_o night_n to_o swim_v and_o water_v my_o couch_n with_o my_o tear_n so_o psal_n 38.2_o 38.2.3_o psal_n 38.2.3_o thy_o arrow_n have_v light_a upon_o i_o and_o thy_o hand_n lie_v upon_o i_o 3._o there_o be_v nothing_o sound_a in_o my_o flesh_n because_o of_o thy_o anger_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o rest_n in_o my_o bone_n because_o of_o my_o sin_n 4._o for_o my_o iniquity_n be_v go_v over_o my_o head_n and_o as_o a_o weighty_a burden_n they_o be_v too_o heavy_a for_o i_o etc._n etc._n and_o psal_n 88.7_o thy_o indignation_n lie_v upon_o i_o 16._o psal_n 88.7.14_o 15_o 16._o and_o thou_o have_v vex_v i_o with_o all_o thy_o wave_n and_o v._o 14._o lord_n why_o do_v thou_o reject_v my_o soul_n and_o hide_v thy_o face_n from_o i_o 15._o i_o be_o afflict_v and_o at_o the_o point_n of_o death_n from_o my_o youth_n i_o suffer_v thy_o terror_n doubt_v of_o my_o life_n 16._o thy_o indignation_n go_v over_o i_o and_o thy_o fear_n have_v cut_v i_o off_o so_o in_o the_o 77_o psalm_n he_o take_v up_o this_o lamentable_a complaint_n vers_fw-la 7._o 10._o psal_n 77.7_o 8_o 9_o 10._o will_v the_o lord_n absent_v himself_o for_o ever_o and_o will_v he_o show_v no_o more_o favour_n 8._o be_v his_o mercy_n clean_o go_v for_o ever_o do_v his_o promise_n fail_v for_o evermore_o 9_o have_v god_n forget_v to_o be_v merciful_a have_v he_o shut_v up_o his_o tender_a mercy_n in_o displeasure_n 10._o and_o i_o say_v this_o be_v my_o death_n look_v also_o upon_o the_o apostle_n paul_n who_o though_o he_o be_v a_o choose_a vessel_n who_o god_n have_v separate_v from_o his_o mother_n womb_n to_o carry_v his_o name_n before_o the_o gentile_n and_o be_v be_v act._n 9.15_o 8._o act._n 9.15_o gal._n 1.15_o 2._o cor._n 6.4_o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o gallat_n 1.15_o yet_o be_v he_o afflict_v grievous_o not_o only_o outward_o in_o body_n as_o he_o profess_v 2._o corinth_n 6.4.5.6.7.8_o etc._n etc._n but_o also_o in_o mind_n for_o the_o messenger_n of_o satan_n be_v send_v to_o buffet_v he_o 8._o 2._o cor._n 12.7_o 8._o and_o he_o have_v a_o long_a time_n a_o prick_n in_o the_o flesh_n from_o which_o he_o can_v not_o be_v free_v though_o he_o often_o beg_v this_o favour_n at_o god_n hand_n as_o appeareth_z 2._o cor._n 12.7.8_o and_o the_o burden_n of_o sin_n grievous_o afflict_v his_o conscience_n force_v he_o to_o cry_v out_o rom._n 7.24_o 7.24_o rom._n 7.24_o o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o his_o death_n §_o sect._n 6_o so_o that_o by_o these_o and_o many_o such_o like_a example_n 53.3_o that_o christ_n himself_o endure_v these_o spiritual_a affliction_n 1._o cor._n 10.13_o 1._o pet._n 5.9_o esa_n 53.3_o that_o be_v manifest_a unto_o our_o comfort_n which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1._o cor._n 10.13_o there_o have_v no_o temptation_n take_v you_o but_o such_o as_o appertain_v to_o man_n for_o the_o same_o affliction_n which_o we_o suffer_v be_v accomplish_v in_o our_o brethren_n which_o be_v in_o the_o world_n as_o it_o be_v 1._o pet._n 5.9_o yea_o the_o same_o and_o far_o great_a be_v endure_v by_o our_o head_n jesus_n christ_n himself_o who_o receive_v deep_a and_o grisly_a wound_n in_o respect_n of_o those_o small_a scratch_n which_o we_o suffer_v and_o drink_v the_o full_a cupe_fw-la of_o god_n heavy_a displeasure_n of_o which_o we_o only_o sip_v or_o taste_v for_o he_o be_v not_o only_o in_o his_o outward_a state_n deject_a and_o repute_v as_o a_o abject_a among_o man_n nor_o persecute_v by_o his_o cruel_a enemy_n alone_o even_o to_o
not_o the_o cause_n of_o god_n election_n for_o god_n election_n be_v from_o all_o eternity_n and_o the_o cause_n of_o christ_n merit_n which_o be_v in_o time_n and_o the_o effect_n of_o god_n election_n and_o therefore_o that_o which_o come_v after_o can_v not_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o that_o which_o be_v from_o all_o eternity_n neither_o can_v the_o effect_n produce_v the_o cause_n but_o the_o cause_n the_o effect_n moreover_o we_o be_v not_o say_v in_o the_o scripture_n to_o be_v choose_v for_o christ_n but_o in_o christ_n eph._n 1.4_o and_o the_o apostle_n john_n affirm_v that_o god_n eternal_a love_n be_v the_o cause_n which_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o send_v his_o son_n to_o redeem_v we_o by_o his_o death_n and_o not_o that_o his_o death_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o his_o love_n joh._n 3.16_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o election_n the_o material_a cause_n thereof_o be_v the_o purpose_n or_o counsel_n of_o god_n himself_o whereby_o he_o determine_v to_o elect_v us._n the_o formal_a cause_n be_v the_o sever_n and_o set_v apart_o of_o certain_a man_n which_o be_v to_o be_v save_v §_o sect._n 2_o select_v from_o the_o rest_n who_o be_v reject_v the_o end_n of_o god_n election_n be_v twofold_a the_o first_o and_o chief_a end_n be_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n set_v forth_o by_o manifest_v his_o grace_n and_o mercy_n in_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o faithful_a and_o this_o the_o apostle_n plain_o express_v rom._n 9.23_o namely_o that_o the_o end_n of_o god_n election_n be_v that_o he_o may_v declare_v the_o riches_n of_o his_o glory_n in_o the_o vessel_n of_o mercy_n which_o he_o have_v prepare_v unto_o glory_n and_o eph._n 1.4_o 5_o 6._o he_o say_v that_o he_o have_v choose_v we_o in_o christ_n and_o predestinate_v we_o to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n the_o second_o end_n which_o be_v inferior_a and_o subordinate_a to_o the_o other_o be_v the_o salvation_n of_o the_o elect_a and_o this_o also_o be_v express_v 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nor_o whatsoever_o work_v abomination_n and_o lie_n shall_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n revel_v 21.27_o and_o therefore_o those_o who_o live_v in_o the_o flesh_n those_o who_o be_v worker_n of_o iniquity_n unrighteous_a and_o unclean_a in_o which_o rank_n be_v all_o those_o who_o live_v in_o their_o sin_n without_o repentance_n fulfil_v the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o fall_v continual_o into_o sin_n with_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n be_v not_o bind_v simple_o and_o absolute_o to_o believe_v so_o long_o as_o they_o resolve_v to_o continue_v in_o this_o state_n for_o so_o shall_v they_o be_v bind_v to_o believe_v that_o which_o be_v false_a and_o repugnant_a to_o god_n word_n but_o they_o be_v bind_v to_o have_v a_o true_a faith_n which_o be_v wrought_v in_o their_o heart_n will_v move_v they_o to_o forsake_v their_o sin_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n to_o hunger_n after_o righteousness_n to_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n 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that_o which_o be_v false_a and_o repugnant_a to_o god_n word_n though_o then_o all_o man_n even_o carnal_a worldling_n and_o reprobate_n be_v bind_v to_o believe_v and_o because_o they_o do_v not_o be_v subject_a to_o condemnation_n as_o commit_v a_o great_a and_o fearful_a sin_n as_o appear_v joh._n 3.18_o and_o 16.8.9_o where_o our_o saviour_n say_v that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n shall_v reprove_v the_o world_n of_o sin_n 16.8.9_o joh._n 3.18_o and_o 16.8.9_o because_o they_o believe_v not_o in_o he_o yet_o they_o be_v not_o bind_v to_o believe_v continue_v in_o their_o worldliness_n and_o resolve_v to_o go_v on_o in_o their_o sin_n for_o such_o a_o faith_n be_v but_o fond_a presumption_n but_o they_o be_v bind_v so_o to_o believe_v as_o that_o their_o faith_n may_v be_v ground_v upon_o god_n word_n which_o it_o can_v never_o possible_o be_v if_o it_o be_v sever_v from_o true_a repentance_n and_o for_o want_v of_o this_o faith_n they_o be_v condemn_v chap._n viii_o the_o last_o argument_n ground_v upon_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n §_o sect._n 1_o last_o whatsoever_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v testify_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n of_o a_o man_n and_o do_v full_o assure_v he_o thereof_o that_o he_o be_v to_o believe_v and_o of_o that_o he_o ought_v undoubted_o to_o be_v assure_v but_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v testify_v to_o the_o faithful_a and_o do_v full_o assure_v they_o that_o they_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n and_o consequent_o that_o they_o be_v elect_v for_o none_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n but_o those_o who_o be_v predestinate_a to_o be_v adopt_v through_o jesus_n christ_n as_o it_o be_v ephes_n 1.5_o 1.5_o eph._n 1.5_o and_o therefore_o the_o faithful_a be_v to_o believe_v and_o ought_v undoubted_o to_o be_v assure_v that_o they_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n elect_v to_o everlasting_a life_n the_o prosition_n be_v manifest_a for_o what_o more_o certain_a truth_n can_v be_v imagine_v 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abba_fw-mi father_n the_o same_o spirit_n bear_v witness_v with_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n 4.6_o gal._n 4.6_o so_o gal._n 4.6_o because_o you_o be_v son_n god_n have_v send_v forth_o the_o spirit_n of_o his_o son_n into_o your_o heart_n which_o cry_v abba_fw-mi father_n which_o place_n do_v so_o evident_o prove_v this_o point_n that_o there_o need_v no_o more_o reason_n or_o allegation_n for_o first_o he_o exclude_v the_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n which_o like_o the_o papist_n faith_n cause_v we_o to_o fear_v and_o doubt_n of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n and_o then_o he_o tell_v we_o that_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n which_o bear_v witness_n unto_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n §_o sect._n 3_o second_o because_o we_o be_v exceed_o weak_a and_o the_o grace_n in_o we_o shadow_v with_o imperfection_n and_o our_o faith_n mix_v with_o doubt_v because_o we_o be_v save_v as_o yet_o but_o by_o hope_n as_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.24_o and_o we_o walk_v by_o faith_n and_o not_o by_o sight_n as_o it_o be_v 2._o cor._n 5.7_o and_o this_o our_o faith_n be_v continual_o shake_v with_o manifold_a temptation_n therefore_o lest_o we_o shall_v doubt_v of_o god_n love_n and_o our_o election_n adoption_n and_o salvation_n the_o lord_n have_v give_v we_o his_o spirit_n to_o seal_v and_o further_o to_o confirm_v this_o assurance_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o earnest_n and_o a_o sure_a pledge_n unto_o we_o whereby_o he_o may_v secure_v we_o concern_v the_o covenant_n which_o he_o have_v make_v with_o us._n the_o truth_n hereof_o appear_v in_o many_o place_n of_o the_o scripture_n 2._o cor._n 1.22_o 1.22_o 2._o cor._n 1.22_o who_o have_v seal_v we_o and_o have_v give_v the_o earnest_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n so_o ephes_n 1.13_o in_o who_o also_o you_o have_v trust_v 1.13_o eph._n 1.13_o after_o that_o you_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o truth_n even_o the_o gospel_n of_o our_o salvation_n wherein_o also_o after_o that_o you_o believe_v you_o be_v seal_v with_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o promise_n 14._o which_o be_v the_o earnest_n of_o our_o inheritance_n until_o the_o redemption_n of_o the_o possession_n purchase_v unto_o the_o praise_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o ephes_n 4.30_o 4.30_o eph._n 4.30_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o not_o to_o grieve_v the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n by_o who_o we_o be_v seal_v unto_o the_o day_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o 2._o cor._n 5.5_o 5.5_o 2._o cor._n 5.5_o he_o say_v that_o god_n have_v give_v unto_o we_o the_o earnest_n of_o his_o spirit_n which_o word_n do_v minister_v unto_o every_o faithful_a man_n no_o small_a consolation_n if_o they_o be_v right_o weigh_v for_o first_o we_o use_v to_o seal_v those_o thing_n which_o we_o will_v have_v most_o certain_a and_o out_o of_o all_o controversy_n as_o when_o a_o man_n have_v make_v a_o promise_n or_o covenant_n with_o another_o for_o his_o better_a security_n he_o do_v commit_v it_o to_o writing_n and_o lest_o yet_o there_o shall_v any_o scruple_n or_o doubt_n rest_n in_o his_o mind_n he_o do_v confirm_v it_o by_o add_v his_o seal_n to_o put_v the_o matter_n out_o of_o all_o question_n so_o the_o lord_n have_v add_v to_o the_o write_a covenant_n of_o his_o word_n whereby_o he_o have_v assure_v we_o of_o our_o election_n adoption_n and_o salvation_n the_o outward_a seal_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o the_o inward_a seal_n of_o his_o spirit_n whereby_o he_o have_v ratify_v it_o not_o in_o itself_o but_o in_o our_o heart_n that_o so_o all_o cause_n of_o doubt_v be_v take_v away_o we_o may_v certain_o be_v assure_v of_o his_o promise_n that_o they_o belong_v unto_o we_o not_o after_o a_o general_a manner_n as_o the_o papist_n teach_v but_o particular_o even_o as_o this_o assurance_n be_v particular_o seal_v by_o god_n spirit_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o every_o true_a believer_n rom._n 4.11_o 4.11_o rom._n 4.11_o the_o end_n therefore_o why_o we_o be_v seal_v to_o salvation_n by_o god_n spirit_n be_v not_o that_o we_o shall_v doubt_v thereof_o but_o that_o it_o may_v be_v out_o of_o all_o question_n full_o ratify_v and_o confirm_v unto_o we_o for_o this_o be_v signify_v by_o this_o metaphor_n here_o use_v of_o seal_v as_o may_v appear_v not_o only_o by_o the_o ordinary_a custom_n among_o we_o but_o also_o by_o the_o use_n thereof_o in_o former_a time_n so_o when_o ahashuerosh_n will_v have_v letter_n write_v in_o the_o king_n name_n which_o no_o man_n may_v revoke_v he_o command_v that_o they_o shall_v be_v seal_v with_o the_o king_n ring_n 6.27_o hest_n 8.8_o joh._n 6.27_o hest_n 8.8_o and_o joh._n 6.27_o it_o be_v say_v that_o god_n the_o father_n have_v seal_v our_o saviour_n christ_n that_o be_v confirm_v he_o in_o his_o office_n of_o mediation_n by_o give_v evident_a testimony_n and_o manifest_a sign_n that_o the_o people_n may_v not_o doubt_v of_o his_o call_n and_o anoint_v matth._n 3._o 17._o and_o 17.5_o and_o joh._n 1.32_o so_o whereas_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o the_o faithful_a be_v call_v the_o earnest_n of_o our_o inheritance_n this_o minister_v unto_o every_o true_a believer_n no_o small_a consolation_n nor_o doubtful_a assurance_n of_o their_o salvation_n for_o we_o know_v that_o a_o earnest_n be_v give_v among_o man_n to_o ratify_v and_o bind_v a_o bargain_n so_o as_o they_o can_v go_v from_o their_o agreement_n after_o earnest_n be_v give_v and_o receive_v the_o word_n arrhabo_fw-la which_o be_v here_o translate_a earnest_n have_v also_o other_o signification_n which_o minister_v unto_o god_n faithful_a the_o same_o assurance_n and_o the_o like_a true_a comfort_n 38.17.18_o gen._n 38.17.18_o genes_n 38.17.18_o this_o word_n be_v use_v to_o signify_v a_o pledge_n or_o pawn_v
unrepentancie_n and_o therefore_o if_o the_o assurance_n which_o we_o have_v of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n be_v not_o join_v with_o a_o desire_n to_o leave_v our_o sin_n and_o with_o a_o earnest_a endeavour_n of_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n than_o it_o do_v not_o proceed_v from_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n but_o from_o carnal_a security_n and_o fond_a presumption_n last_o presumption_n no_o long_o persuade_v man_n of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n than_o they_o enjoy_v the_o outward_a benefit_n of_o this_o life_n but_o when_o the_o lord_n lay_v upon_o they_o any_o grievous_a affliction_n either_o outward_o in_o body_n and_o state_n or_o inward_o in_o mind_n then_o this_o persuasion_n vanish_v and_o nothing_o remain_v but_o doubt_v which_o common_o end_v in_o utter_a despair_n but_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v constant_a and_o permanent_a and_o howsoever_o we_o can_v by_o reason_n of_o the_o grievousnesse_n of_o affliction_n and_o the_o violent_a noise_n of_o our_o own_o passion_n hear_v the_o voice_n thereof_o at_o some_o time_n yet_o afterward_o again_o it_o cry_v aloud_o in_o our_o heart_n abba_n father_n and_o witness_v unto_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n so_o that_o the_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o our_o election_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n but_o see_v we_o have_v it_o not_o natural_o in_o ourselves_o how_o may_v we_o attain_v unto_o it_o sure_o we_o be_v to_o have_v our_o recourse_n unto_o the_o father_n of_o light_n by_o earnest_a prayer_n 11.13_o jam._n 1.17_o matth._n 7.7_o luk._n 11.13_o from_o who_o descend_v every_o good_a and_o perfect_a gift_n have_v our_o faith_n ground_v upon_o god_n gracious_a promise_n namely_o that_o if_o we_o ask_v we_o shall_v receive_v and_o more_o especial_o that_o he_o will_v give_v his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o they_o that_o ask_v it_o as_o it_o be_v luk._n 11.13_o §_o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v to_o the_o certainty_n of_o our_o election_n word_n the_o second_o mean_n the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n be_v the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n wherein_o the_o lord_n manife_v his_o grace_n and_o goodwill_n to_o all_o believe_v and_o repentant_a sinner_n and_o whereby_o also_o he_o ordinary_o beget_v this_o faith_n and_o repentance_n in_o all_o his_o child_n for_o howsoever_o paul_n may_v plant_v and_o apollo_n may_v water_v but_o god_n alone_o give_v the_o increase_n yet_o god_n blessing_n ordinary_o accompany_v his_o own_o ordinance_n make_v it_o effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o spirit_n for_o those_o end_n for_o which_o he_o have_v ordain_v it_o and_o though_o the_o word_n may_v long_o sound_v in_o our_o ear_n before_o it_o pierce_v the_o heart_n or_o beget_v any_o save_a grace_n in_o we_o unless_o the_o lord_n open_v our_o heart_n and_o make_v the_o seed_n of_o his_o word_n fruitful_a yet_o those_o who_o make_v conscience_n of_o hear_v the_o word_n with_o diligence_n reverence_n and_o attention_n and_o pray_v for_o the_o assistance_n of_o god_n spirit_n whereby_o it_o may_v become_v profitable_a to_o their_o salvation_n may_v constant_o expect_v the_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o his_o own_o ordinance_n which_o they_o careful_o use_v in_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n whereas_o those_o who_o neglect_n and_o contemn_v god_n word_n have_v no_o such_o assurance_n because_o it_o be_v the_o mean_n and_o instrument_n which_o be_v ordain_v of_o god_n for_o this_o purpose_n without_o which_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v not_o ordinary_o beget_v faith_n or_o any_o save_a grace_n in_o us._n though_o therefore_o we_o do_v not_o after_o long_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n feel_v this_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o our_o election_n yet_o let_v we_o not_o give_v it_o over_o but_o expect_v god_n blessing_n upon_o it_o and_o wait_v his_o leisure_n assure_v ourselves_o that_o in_o the_o end_n he_o will_v make_v this_o his_o own_o ordinance_n effectual_a for_o those_o end_n for_o which_o he_o have_v ordain_v it_o §_o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v to_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o election_n sacrament_n the_o three_o mean_n the_o use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n be_v the_o frequent_a and_o religious_a use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n whereby_o our_o faith_n be_v more_o and_o more_o confirm_v the_o in_o truth_n of_o god_n promise_n for_o the_o lord_n to_o the_o preach_n of_o his_o word_n which_o be_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n have_v add_v these_o seal_n that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o more_o thorough_o assure_v of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o conscionable_o frequent_v this_o holy_a sacrament_n the_o lord_n will_v bless_v also_o this_o his_o own_o ordinance_n moreover_o they_o who_o worthy_o receive_v these_o holy_a mystery_n do_v receive_v christ_n jesus_n and_o have_v the_o union_n and_o communion_n which_o be_v between_o he_o and_o they_o more_o and_o more_o strengthen_v and_o confirm_v for_o he_o that_o eat_v his_o flesh_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n dwell_v in_o christ_n and_o christ_n in_o he_o 6.56_o joh._n 6.56_o as_o it_o be_v joh._n 6.56_o now_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o those_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n rom_n 8.1_o 8.1_o rom._n 8.1_o and_o therefore_o they_o need_v not_o doubt_v of_o their_o election_n and_o salvation_n §_o sect._n 4_o the_o four_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o our_o election_n 2._o the_o four_o mean_n the_o effect_n of_o our_o election_n zanch._n the_o attrib_n l._n 5._o c._n 2._o be_v the_o effect_n of_o god_n predestination_n which_o be_v the_o undoubted_a sign_n thereof_o for_o the_o effect_n argue_v the_o cause_n as_o the_o cause_n the_o effect_n and_o that_o not_o only_o in_o natural_a thing_n but_o also_o in_o those_o which_o be_v supernatural_a and_o spiritual_a and_o therefore_o as_o certain_o as_o we_o know_v that_o there_o be_v fire_n because_o it_o cast_v forth_o heat_n and_o the_o son_n by_o his_o cast_v forth_o of_o bright_a ray_n whereby_o the_o world_n be_v lighten_v and_o that_o a_o tree_n be_v good_a by_o the_o good_a fruit_n which_o it_o bring_v forth_o so_o also_o may_v we_o as_o certain_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v elect_v of_o god_n when_o we_o find_v in_o ourselves_o the_o effect_n and_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o our_o election_n neither_o be_v these_o effect_n bare_a sign_n only_o of_o our_o election_n but_o also_o manifest_a seal_n which_o by_o their_o plain_a impression_n do_v evident_o assure_v we_o thereof_o so_o that_o though_o we_o do_v not_o direct_o and_o immediate_o know_v god_n election_n predestination_n and_o eternal_a decree_n of_o our_o salvation_n in_o god_n himself_o elect_v predestinate_v and_o decree_a that_o we_o shall_v be_v save_v yet_o we_o may_v plain_o see_v apparent_a seal_n and_o impression_n hereof_o in_o ourselves_o lively_o resemble_v that_o which_o be_v secret_a in_o god_n hide_a council_n and_o as_o we_o not_o see_v the_o seal_n which_o make_v the_o impression_n do_v easy_o discern_v the_o form_n fashion_n and_o quantity_n thereof_o by_o the_o print_n which_o it_o have_v make_v so_o we_o not_o see_v god_n secret_a decree_n of_o predestination_n may_v notwithstanding_o attain_v to_o the_o evedent_a knowledge_n thereof_o by_o that_o impression_n which_o it_o make_v in_o us._n this_o also_o may_v further_o be_v illustrate_v by_o a_o familiar_a similitude_n namely_o as_o the_o sun_n shine_v upon_o we_o with_o his_o bright_a beam_n do_v imprint_v as_o it_o be_v in_o our_o eye_n the_o image_n of_o his_o light_n whereby_o we_o see_v the_o sun_n and_o the_o light_n thereof_o the_o beam_n of_o the_o sun_n which_o be_v cast_v upon_o we_o be_v reflect_v back_o again_o to_o the_o sun_n itself_o so_o the_o foreknowledge_n of_o god_n whereby_o he_o have_v decree_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v save_v before_o all_o eternity_n be_v secret_a in_o itself_o so_o that_o we_o can_v see_v not_o understand_v it_o direct_o but_o yet_o while_o god_n do_v acknowledge_v we_o for_o his_o elect_a he_o do_v express_v the_o image_n and_o form_n of_o this_o his_o foreknowledge_n in_o those_o who_o he_o have_v elect_v whereby_o we_o do_v also_o acknowledge_v he_o our_o gracious_a god_n who_o have_v elect_v we_o and_o so_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o by_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o god_n which_o be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o whereby_o we_o acknowledge_v he_o for_o our_o god_n and_o father_n we_o also_o know_v his_o foreknowledge_n whereby_o he_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v we_o for_o his_o son_n and_o child_n for_o first_o god_n know_v we_o and_o then_o by_o the_o light_n of_o this_o knowledge_n communicate_v unto_o we_o he_o inlightn_v our_o heart_n with_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o himself_o as_o
this_o inward_a fight_n within_o ourselves_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o christ_n be_v come_v to_o dwell_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o consequent_o that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o heir_n of_o everlasting_a life_n for_o as_o many_o as_o receive_v he_o to_o they_o he_o give_v power_n to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n 1.12_o joh._n 1.12_o even_o to_o they_o that_o believe_v in_o his_o name_n as_o it_o be_v john_n 1.12_o §_o sect._n 7_o the_o seven_o sign_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v new_a obedience_n 2.5_o the_o seven_o sign_n be_v new_a obedience_n 1._o joh._n 2.5_o when_o as_o he_o apply_v his_o heart_n to_o the_o keep_n of_o god_n commanmaundement_n desire_v and_o endeavour_v to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n for_o if_o any_o man_n keep_v god_n word_n in_o he_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n perfect_a in_o deed_n and_o hereby_o we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v in_o he_o as_o it_o be_v 1._o john_n 2.5_o and_o whosoever_o abide_v in_o he_o sin_v not_o whosoever_o sin_v have_v not_o see_v he_o neither_o have_v know_v he_o 6.10_o chap._n 3._o v._n 6.10_o as_o it_o be_v chap._n 3._o ver_fw-la 6._o so_o vers_fw-la 10._o in_o this_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n know_v and_o the_o child_n of_o the_o devil_n whosoever_o do_v not_o righteousness_n be_v not_o of_o god_n etc._n etc._n so_o that_o our_o new_a obedience_n be_v a_o sign_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o the_o neglect_n thereof_o a_o mark_n of_o the_o child_n of_o darkness_n but_o we_o be_v not_o to_o understand_v this_o of_o that_o exact_a obedience_n which_o be_v require_v in_o the_o law_n for_o thereby_o none_o live_v can_v have_v any_o assurance_n of_o their_o election_n and_o salvation_n but_o rather_o of_o reprobation_n and_o damnation_n but_o it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o a_o evangelical_a obedience_n which_o consist_v in_o a_o holy_a desire_n and_o earnest_a endeavour_n of_o keep_v all_o god_n commandment_n 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godliness_n through_o evil_a report_n 6.8_o 2._o cor._n 6.8_o and_o good_a report_n honour_n and_o dishonour_n and_o if_o our_o obedience_n spring_n from_o these_o fountain_n and_o be_v refer_v to_o this_o end_n that_o god_n thereby_o may_v be_v glorify_v then_o will_v we_o make_v no_o less_o conscience_n of_o secret_a than_o of_o open_a sin_n then_o will_v we_o be_v no_o less_o ready_a to_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n when_o there_o be_v no_o witness_n of_o our_o action_n than_o if_o all_o the_o world_n shall_v look_v upon_o we_o then_o will_v we_o be_v as_o fearful_a to_o offend_v god_n in_o the_o breach_n of_o any_o of_o his_o commandment_n in_o our_o secret_a chamber_n in_o the_o dark_a night_n as_o in_o the_o
and_o therefore_o whosoever_o make_v no_o conscience_n of_o sin_n have_v no_o true_a faith_n and_o consequent_o the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o christ_n do_v not_o appertain_v unto_o they_o §_o sect._n 2_o second_o sanctifi_v that_o who_o christ_n redeem_v those_o he_o sanctifi_v whosoever_o christ_n redeem_v with_o his_o blood_n those_o he_o sanctifi_v with_o his_o spirit_n and_o in_o whosoever_o his_o death_n be_v effectual_a for_o the_o take_v away_o of_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n in_o they_o it_o be_v effectual_a for_o the_o mortify_n of_o their_o corruption_n and_o the_o sin_n itself_o for_o be_v the_o member_n of_o christ_n 6.5.6_o rom._n 6.5.6_o we_o be_v graft_v with_o he_o into_o the_o similitude_n of_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n and_o our_o old_a man_n be_v crucify_v with_o he_o that_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n may_v be_v destroy_v that_o henceforth_o we_o shall_v not_o serve_v sin_n as_o it_o be_v rom._n 6.5.6_o and_o as_o our_o 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pollution_n and_o the_o filthiness_n of_o sin_n 5.25.26_o eph._n 5.25.26_o but_o that_o he_o may_v sanctify_v it_o and_o cleanse_v it_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o water_n through_o the_o word_n eph._n 5.25.26_o if_o therefore_o we_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n as_o he_o be_v in_o the_o light_n than_o his_o blood_n purge_v we_o from_o all_o our_o sin_n 1._o joh._n 1.7_o 1.7_o 1._o joh._n 1.7_o if_o we_o be_v sprinkle_v in_o our_o heart_n from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n than_o we_o may_v draw_v near_o with_o a_o true_a heart_n in_o assurance_n of_o faith_n 10.22_o heb._n 10.22_o heb._n 10.22_o but_o if_o we_o continue_v in_o our_o sin_n without_o repentance_n and_o commit_v they_o with_o delight_n and_o greediness_n then_o let_v we_o brag_v as_o much_o as_o we_o will_v that_o we_o be_v redeem_v by_o christ_n yet_o we_o be_v still_o in_o the_o bondage_n of_o the_o devil_n 3.8_o 1._o joh._n 3.8_o for_o christ_n appear_v not_o only_o to_o free_v we_o out_o of_o his_o captivity_n but_o also_o that_o he_o may_v loose_v the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n as_o appear_v 1._o joh._n 3.8_o he_o have_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o thraldom_n of_o satan_n that_o we_o may_v become_v his_o own_o servant_n who_o he_o will_v rule_v and_o govern_v by_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o have_v not_o this_o spirit_n to_o lead_v we_o 8.9_o rom._n 8.9_o we_o be_v none_o of_o he_o as_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.9_o if_o we_o will_v not_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o the_o sceptre_n of_o his_o word_n we_o be_v none_o of_o his_o subject_n but_o continue_v still_o the_o servant_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n see_v then_o it_o be_v manifest_a by_o god_n word_n that_o whosoever_o be_v redeem_v be_v also_o sanctify_v and_o whosoever_o christ_n have_v wash_v with_o his_o blood_n from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n he_o do_v also_o purge_v and_o cleanse_v they_o by_o virtue_n of_o the_o same_o blood_n from_o the_o sin_n and_o corruption_n themselves_o and_o see_v he_o have_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n to_o the_o end_n we_o shall_v become_v his_o servant_n worship_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n let_v we_o never_o be_v persuade_v by_o satan_n temptation_n foolish_o to_o imagine_v that_o we_o may_v the_o more_o secure_o live_v in_o our_o sin_n because_o christ_n jesus_n have_v pay_v a_o sufficient_a price_n of_o our_o redemption_n for_o first_o what_o horrible_a ingratitude_n be_v this_o unto_o god_n to_o take_v occasion_n by_o this_o inestimable_a benefit_n the_o more_o to_o offend_v he_o what_o a_o blasphemous_a imagination_n be_v this_o against_o jesus_n christ_n to_o think_v that_o he_o come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o be_v a_o bolster_n whereupon_o we_o may_v more_o secure_o sleep_v in_o sin_n and_o that_o he_o shed_v his_o precious_a blood_n to_o purchase_v liberty_n for_o we_o that_o we_o may_v live_v in_o all_o wickedness_n that_o he_o reconcile_v we_o unto_o his_o father_n by_o his_o death_n that_o we_o may_v the_o more_o free_o offend_v he_o that_o he_o have_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o bondage_n of_o satan_n that_o we_o may_v more_o diligent_o serve_v he_o that_o he_o have_v with_o his_o blood_n wash_v we_o from_o the_o filth_n of_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v more_o secure_o wallow_v in_o this_o stink_a puddle_n again_o for_o what_o be_v this_o but_o to_o make_v christ_n another_o sisyphus_n who_o assoon_o as_o he_o have_v end_v his_o labour_n be_v new_a to_o begin_v again_o what_o be_v it_o but_o every_o day_n to_o crucify_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n afresh_o and_o to_o tread_v his_o precious_a blood_n under_o our_o foot_n as_o a_o unholy_a thing_n what_o be_v it_o but_o to_o contemn_v and_o base_o to_o esteem_v of_o the_o inestimable_a price_n of_o our_o redemption_n if_o we_o will_v not_o stick_v to_o sell_v again_o our_o soul_n unto_o sin_n for_o every_o beastly_a pleasure_n and_o base_a commodity_n which_o christ_n have_v purchase_v 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translation_n suggest_v into_o their_o mind_n that_o though_o the_o scripture_n be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n as_o they_o be_v pen_v in_o their_o own_o proper_a language_n by_o man_n inspire_v by_o his_o spirit_n yet_o for_o aught_o they_o know_v be_v unlearned_a the_o scripture_n may_v be_v corrupt_o translate_v alter_v from_o their_o first_o original_n and_o thing_n add_v and_o detract_v at_o the_o translator_n pleasure_n to_o this_o i_o answer_v that_o not_o only_a professor_n of_o religion_n but_o also_o pagan_n infidel_n epicure_n and_o atheist_n who_o be_v even_o the_o very_a limb_n of_o the_o devil_n have_v be_v skilful_a and_o learned_a in_o these_o language_n and_o therefore_o if_o the_o translation_n be_v not_o near_o the_o original_n who_o can_v stop_v their_o mouth_n from_o inveigh_v against_o such_o falsehood_n who_o can_v restrain_v they_o from_o declaim_v against_o such_o corruption_n see_v they_o so_o hate_v and_o abhor_v this_o truth_n as_o that_o they_o wish_v the_o utter_a extirpation_n thereof_o and_o with_o extreme_a malice_n oppose_v themselves_o against_o it_o persecute_v and_o murder_v to_o their_o uttermost_a power_n whosoever_o embrace_n and_o profess_v it_o moreover_o we_o know_v that_o the_o jew_n who_o more_o malicious_o malign_a christian_n and_o christianity_n than_o the_o turk_n and_o pagan_n do_v notwithstanding_o agree_v with_o we_o in_o the_o translation_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n and_o can_v take_v no_o exception_n against_o the_o new_a three_o there_o have_v be_v ever_o since_o christ_n come_v many_o sectary_n and_o heretic_n who_o for_o the_o maintenance_n of_o their_o opinion_n have_v but_o seek_v to_o corrupt_v some_o few_o place_n of_o the_o scripture_n but_o still_o god_n have_v raise_v up_o some_o godly_a learned_a in_o the_o original_a tongue_n who_o have_v confute_v they_o and_o clear_v the_o text_n how_o therefore_o in_o such_o division_n and_o vehement_a discord_n shall_v such_o a_o thing_n be_v conceal_v how_o shall_v any_o corrupt_v the_o whole_a scripture_n or_o any_o principal_a place_n see_v there_o be_v such_o controversy_n from_o time_n to_o time_n about_o every_o letter_n and_o syllable_n last_o this_o truth_n of_o the_o scripture_n have_v be_v seal_v and_o confirm_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o many_o martyr_n who_o have_v be_v excellent_o learn_v in_o the_o original_a tongue_n and_o who_o can_v imagine_v that_o they_o will_v have_v be_v so_o foolish_a as_o to_o have_v give_v their_o life_n for_o the_o maintain_v that_o truth_n which_o be_v contain_v in_o the_o scripture_n as_o we_o have_v they_o translate_v if_o they_o think_v they_o corrupt_v and_o falsify_v in_o the_o translation_n §_o sect._n 2_o but_o the_o tempter_n will_v object_v that_o the_o translation_n exceed_o differ_v one_o from_o another_o translation_n of_o the_o difference_n of_o translation_n and_o therefore_o some_o of_o they_o must_v needs_o be_v false_a and_o who_o will_v ground_v his_o faith_n upon_o any_o until_o he_o know_v which_o be_v the_o best_a and_o true_a i_o answer_v that_o though_o there_o be_v diverse_a translation_n and_o one_o better_a than_o another_o yet_o even_o that_o which_o be_v most_o corrupt_a and_o imperfect_a be_v sufficient_a to_o instruct_v we_o in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o in_o the_o principle_n of_o christian_a religion_n neither_o be_v there_o among_o they_o all_o many_o error_n which_o concern_v the_o article_n of_o our_o faith_n or_o come_v near_o the_o substance_n of_o doctrine_n which_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o believe_v for_o all_o the_o translatour_n have_v labour_v to_o conform_v their_o translation_n according_a to_o the_o analogy_n of_o faith_n and_o though_o they_o have_v not_o in_o all_o place_n deliver_v the_o proper_a sense_n yet_o they_o have_v endeavour_v to_o come_v as_o near_o it_o as_o they_o can_v and_o where_o they_o have_v fail_v it_o be_v rather_o in_o circumstance_n than_o in_o
substance_n in_o the_o proper_a and_o special_a truth_n than_o in_o the_o common_a and_o general_a and_o though_o in_o one_o place_n they_o do_v not_o so_o clear_a the_o truth_n as_o they_o shall_v yet_o they_o do_v it_o in_o many_o other_o and_o therefore_o let_v not_o satan_n persuade_v we_o to_o neglect_v the_o scripture_n because_o there_o be_v want_n and_o imperfection_n in_o the_o translation_n for_o if_o we_o study_v and_o meditate_v even_o in_o the_o mean_a and_o conform_v and_o frame_v our_o life_n according_a to_o that_o truth_n which_o we_o learn_v out_o of_o they_o we_o shall_v attain_v unto_o everlasting_a life_n and_o happiness_n man_n do_v not_o use_v to_o neglect_v their_o business_n because_o by_o reason_n of_o some_o cloud_n the_o sun_n do_v not_o shine_v upon_o they_o in_o his_o full_a brightness_n for_o that_o light_n which_o they_o enjoy_v be_v sufficient_a though_o not_o so_o glorious_o bright_a as_o when_o it_o shine_v in_o his_o full_a clearness_n so_o we_o 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and_o righteousness_n which_o will_v bring_v we_o in_o the_o end_n to_o eternal_a glory_n and_o endless_a felicity_n chap._n xxiii_o satan_n temptation_n take_v from_o the_o evil_a life_n of_o the_o minister_n answer_v §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o objection_n which_o satan_n make_v against_o the_o scripture_n themselves_o also_o that_o satan_n by_o disgrace_v the_o minister_n seek_v to_o disgrace_v their_o ministry_n also_o to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v make_v man_n neglect_v to_o hear_v and_o read_v they_o but_o if_o this_o will_v not_o prevail_v than_o he_o leave_v to_o disgrace_v the_o word_n itself_o and_o seek_v by_o discredit_v the_o minister_n thereof_o to_o make_v they_o to_o contemn_v their_o ministry_n and_o to_o this_o end_n he_o use_v all_o his_o skill_n to_o draw_v they_o into_o some_o gross_a and_o scandalous_a sin_n and_o to_o neglect_v that_o doctrine_n themselves_o which_o they_o teach_v unto_o other_o show_v in_o their_o life_n and_o conversation_n 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time_n be_v as_o voluptuous_a ambitious_a and_o covetous_a as_o any_o other_o and_o while_o they_o endeavour_v to_o make_v sin_n to_o appear_v unto_o thou_o as_o black_a as_o hell_n themselves_o embrace_v it_o with_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n as_o though_o it_o be_v the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n who_o therefore_o can_v imagine_v that_o they_o think_v as_o they_o speak_v or_o that_o they_o be_v persuade_v that_o heaven_n gate_n be_v so_o straight_o and_o the_o way_n so_o troublesome_a and_o hard_a to_o find_v as_o they_o go_v about_o to_o persuade_v thou_o see_v themselves_o take_v the_o least_o pain_n in_o walk_v in_o this_o way_n which_o they_o prescribe_v unto_o other_o or_o if_o it_o be_v the_o truth_n which_o they_o teach_v then_o sure_o they_o be_v not_o worth_a the_o hear_n who_o in_o their_o life_n deny_v this_o truth_n which_o in_o their_o word_n they_o profess_v for_o what_o hope_n can_v thou_o have_v that_o it_o will_v be_v powerful_a to_o work_v grace_n in_o thou_o see_v it_o 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ready_a to_o pine_v for_o hunger_n §_o sect._n 5_o five_o disable_v 5._o because_o the_o long_o we_o delay_v the_o more_o we_o be_v disable_v the_o long_o we_o live_v in_o our_o sin_n and_o defer_v our_o conversion_n unto_o god_n the_o more_o be_v our_o understanding_n darken_v our_o will_n pervert_v our_o affection_n more_o corrupt_v our_o heart_n harden_v and_o our_o conscience_n sear_v &_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n be_v more_o and_o more_o disable_v for_o as_o the_o long_o that_o sickness_n have_v continue_v the_o more_o it_o weaken_v the_o body_n &_o make_v it_o unfit_a for_o any_o work_n or_o action_n so_o the_o long_a sin_n which_o be_v the_o sickness_n of_o the_o soul_n have_v seize_v on_o we_o the_o more_o unable_a we_o be_v to_o shake_v it_o off_o and_o the_o weak_a it_o make_v we_o to_o perform_v any_o good_a action_n when_o man_n at_o first_o fall_n into_o unusual_a sin_n their_o conscience_n check_v they_o and_o they_o fear_v lest_o 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such_o great_a dissimilitude_n and_o difference_n in_o their_o purpose_n life_n and_o course_n it_o be_v not_o probable_a that_o they_o will_v ever_o be_v like_a in_o their_o conversion_n death_n and_o salvation_n chap._n xxxi_o satan_n tentation_n move_v man_n to_o rest_n in_o a_o counterfeit_a repentance_n answer_v §_o sect._n 1_o and_o somuch_o for_o the_o answer_n of_o those_o tentation_n whereby_o satan_n labour_v to_o make_v we_o delay_v and_o defer_v our_o repentance_n from_o day_n to_o day_n repentserious_o that_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v make_v only_o to_o those_o who_o repentserious_o with_o which_o if_o he_o can_v prevail_v both_o because_o we_o see_v the_o necessity_n of_o repentance_n unto_o salvation_n and_o also_o plain_o perceive_v by_o the_o former_a reason_n that_o delay_n be_v most_o dangerous_a than_o he_o will_v labour_n in_o the_o next_o place_n to_o persuade_v we_o to_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o small_a measure_n of_o repentance_n or_o rather_o in_o truth_n with_o a_o counterfeit_a worke-repentance_n which_o be_v only_o in_o outward_a show_n and_o never_o pierce_v the_o heart_n make_v we_o believe_v that_o if_o when_o we_o see_v our_o sin_n have_v our_o conscience_n convince_v out_o of_o god_n word_n we_o do_v in_o some_o general_a term_n confess_v that_o we_o be_v all_o sinner_n and_o desire_v god_n after_o a_o formal_a manner_n to_o have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o if_o we_o can_v sometime_o strain_v from_o we_o a_o break_a sigh_n and_o be_v content_a to_o leave_v some_o of_o our_o least_o please_a sin_n our_o repentance_n will_v be_v very_o acceptable_a to_o god_n and_o sufficient_a for_o our_o salvation_n and_o with_o this_o tentation_n satan_n delude_v and_o destroy_v innumerable_a man_n in_o these_o our_o day_n and_o therefore_o it_o behoove_v every_o man_n to_o prepare_v himself_o for_o this_o encounter_n and_o to_o this_o end_n we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n dotâ—_n not_o belong_v unto_o those_o who_o thus_o slubber_v over_o their_o repentance_n neither_o do_v christ_n jesus_n call_v unto_o he_o such_o as_o slight_o sorrow_n for_o their_o sin_n and_o think_v the_o burden_n of_o they_o light_n and_o easy_a to_o be_v bear_v but_o such_o as_o labour_v and_o be_v heavy_a load_v as_o appear_v matth._n 11.28_o come_v unto_o i_o all_o you_o who_o be_v weary_a and_o heavy_a load_v and_o i_o will_v ease_v you_o in_o which_o word_n our_o saviour_n christ_n plain_o show_v who_o he_o call_v to_o the_o participation_n of_o the_o work_n of_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o he_o and_o what_o measure_n of_o repentance_n he_o require_v of_o they_o for_o the_o first_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v such_o as_o labour_v until_o they_o be_v weary_a and_o the_o other_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v such_o as_o be_v heavy_a lade_v with_o a_o burden_n unsupportable_a and_o therefore_o be_v grievous_o press_v therewith_o they_o 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and_o invit_v unto_o he_o we_o must_v have_v first_o a_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n repent_v what_o thing_n be_v require_v in_o those_o who_o true_o repent_v and_o a_o true_a and_o feel_a knowledge_n of_o our_o miserable_a and_o wretched_a estate_n in_o which_o we_o be_v by_o reason_n of_o they_o and_o the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o they_o second_o we_o must_v be_v weary_a in_o bear_v this_o heavy_a burden_n as_o be_v most_o irksome_a and_o grievous_a unto_o we_o three_o we_o must_v have_v a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o be_v ease_v and_o free_v from_o it_o last_o we_o must_v come_v unto_o christ_n by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v ease_v and_o release_v us._n sin_n 1._o knowledge_n and_o sight_n of_o their_o sin_n for_o the_o first_o we_o must_v come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o our_o sin_n before_o we_o can_v true_o repent_v of_o they_o for_o we_o can_v sorrow_n for_o they_o until_o we_o see_v they_o neither_o be_v it_o sufficient_a 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be_v flat_o repugnant_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o testimony_n of_o the_o spirit_n we_o be_v to_o assure_v ourselves_o that_o they_o be_v the_o temptation_n of_o satan_n either_o immediate_o suggest_v by_o himself_o or_o mediate_o by_o his_o messenger_n our_o corrupt_a flesh_n see_v then_o these_o suggestion_n come_v from_o satan_n who_o be_v our_o malicious_a enemy_n deceive_v joh._n 8.44_o satan_n either_o lie_v or_o else_o speak_v the_o truth_n to_o deceive_v and_o a_o liar_n from_o the_o beginning_n yea_o the_o father_n of_o lie_n we_o be_v not_o to_o believe_v they_o nay_o rather_o we_o may_v gather_v certain_a assurance_n that_o the_o contrary_n be_v true_a for_o the_o speak_v only_a lie_n or_o if_o at_o any_o time_n he_o speak_v the_o truth_n it_o be_v to_o this_o end_n that_o he_o may_v deceive_v us._n for_o example_n he_o tell_v the_o secure_a carnal_a may_v that_o he_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n and_o high_o in_o god_n favour_n but_o unto_o the_o humble_a 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all_o our_o labour_n §_o sect._n 5_o three_o whereas_o they_o complain_v that_o the_o more_o they_o hear_v the_o great_a be_v their_o sin_n and_o rebellion_n against_o god_n sin_n consolation_n for_o such_o as_o complain_v that_o the_o more_o they_o hear_v the_o more_o they_o abound_v in_o sin_n in_o this_o they_o much_o deceive_v themselves_o for_o the_o word_n of_o god_n do_v not_o make_v they_o more_o sinful_a but_o whereas_o heretofore_o they_o live_v in_o carnal_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n have_v their_o understanding_n darken_v and_o their_o conscience_n sear_v so_o as_o they_o can_v neither_o see_v nor_o feel_v their_o sin_n though_o they_o be_v manifold_a and_o grievous_a now_o the_o word_n of_o god_n make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o
joh._n 20.29_o thomas_n because_o thou_o have_v see_v i_o thou_o believe_v bless_a be_v they_o which_o have_v not_o see_v and_o have_v believe_v a_o example_n hereof_o we_o have_v in_o the_o cananitish_a woman_n who_o though_o she_o have_v no_o experience_n of_o god_n truth_n in_o his_o promise_n yea_o though_o she_o have_v many_o repulse_n yet_o believe_v and_o afterward_o to_o her_o comfort_n have_v joyful_a experience_n of_o they_o 15.27_o mat._n 15.27_o mat._n 15.27_o an_o these_o be_v the_o degree_n of_o faith_n which_o whosoever_o find_v in_o himself_o he_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o he_o have_v a_o true_a lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n notwithstanding_o all_o the_o tentation_n of_o satan_n if_o therefore_o have_v hear_v the_o gospel_n we_o have_v attain_v unto_o some_o measure_n of_o knowledge_n of_o the_o chief_a principle_n thereof_o if_o we_o have_v give_v our_o assent_n unto_o this_o truth_n in_o which_o our_o understanding_n be_v inform_v if_o hereby_o we_o have_v 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then_o may_v we_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v endue_v with_o a_o true_a justify_n faith_n §_o sect._n 7_o the_o second_o argument_n to_o prove_v that_o we_o have_v a_o true_a and_o a_o lively_a faith_n be_v the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n 8.15.26_o the_o second_o argument_n to_o prove_v that_o we_o have_v faith_n be_v the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirie_n rom._n 8.15.26_o for_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 8.15_o we_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n whereby_o we_o cry_v abba_fw-mi father_n 16._o and_o the_o same_o spirit_n bear_v witness_v with_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o ver_fw-la 26._o likewise_o the_o spirit_n also_o help_v our_o infirmity_n for_o we_o know_v not_o what_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o ought_v but_o the_o spirit_n itself_o make_v request_n for_o we_o with_o sigh_n which_o can_v be_v express_v etc._n etc._n whosoever_o therefore_o have_v this_o testimony_n in_o their_o heart_n and_o conscience_n that_o they_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n whosoever_o at_o any_o time_n feel_v or_o have_v feel_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n powerful_a in_o they_o in_o pour_v out_o their_o soul_n in_o hearty_a prayer_n with_o sigh_n and_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v express_v they_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o they_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n and_o consequent_o be_v endue_v with_o true_a faith_n 5.22_o gal._n 5.22_o for_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o among_o which_o faith_n be_v one_o of_o the_o chief_a be_v never_o sever_v moreover_o the_o apostle_n say_v 1._o cor._n 2.12_o that_o we_o have_v not_o receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n 2.12_o 1._o cor._n 2.12_o but_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v of_o god_n that_o we_o may_v know_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v give_v to_o we_o of_o god_n that_o be_v not_o only_o his_o spiritual_a grace_n in_o this_o life_n in_o which_o number_n faith_n be_v one_o of_o the_o great_a but_o those_o excellent_a joy_n in_o god_n kingdom_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v of_o which_o also_o we_o have_v some_o knowledge_n and_o taste_n by_o the_o illumination_n of_o the_o same_o spirit_n last_o the_o apostle_n affirm_v 2._o cor._n 1.22_o that_o god_n have_v seal_v we_o 1.22_o 2._o cor._n 1.22_o and_o have_v give_v the_o earnest_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o ephe._n 1.13_o he_o tell_v the_o ephesian_n that_o after_o they_o have_v hear_v the_o gospel_n and_o beleeveà _fw-la 1.13_o ephe._n 1.13_o they_o be_v seal_v with_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o promise_n which_o be_v the_o earnest_n of_o their_o inheritance_n until_o the_o redemption_n of_o the_o possession_n purchase_v unto_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n wheresoever_o therefore_o be_v this_o testimony_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o as_o a_o earnest_n or_o seal_n assure_v they_o that_o they_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n there_o also_o be_v faith_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n witness_v after_o that_o we_o believe_v we_o be_v thus_o seal_v §_o sect._n 8_o the_o three_o argument_n to_o prove_v that_o we_o have_v faith_n be_v the_o conflict_n and_o fight_n which_o every_o christian_n feel_v in_o himself_o between_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o flesh_n spirit_n the_o 3._o argument_n be_v the_o fight_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o combat_n which_o be_v between_o faith_n and_o doubt_v for_o so_o long_o as_o we_o be_v destitute_a of_o the_o spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n we_o be_v whole_o oversway_v with_o the_o flesh_n and_o satan_n like_o a_o mighty_a tyrant_n hould_v we_o captive_a peaceable_o and_o without_o any_o resistance_n but_o when_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o have_v faith_n wrought_v in_o our_o heart_n then_o begin_v a_o fierce_a battle_n which_o never_o end_v till_o by_o death_n our_o spiritual_a enemy_n get_v a_o final_a overthrow_n though_o therefore_o this_o fight_n be_v most_o sharp_a and_o exceed_o troublesome_a to_o the_o poor_a 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to_o believe_v this_o be_v to_o make_v god_n a_o liar_n because_o we_o will_v not_o believe_v the_o record_n that_o he_o have_v witness_v of_o that_o his_o son_n 10._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 10._o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1._o joh._n 5.10_o yea_o as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v at_o large_a he_o have_v add_v unto_o the_o hand_n write_v of_o his_o word_n which_o contain_v also_o his_o oath_n for_o our_o better_a confirmation_n his_o sacrament_n whereby_o he_o particular_o convay_v and_o give_v unto_o every_o believer_n as_o it_o be_v proper_a possession_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n to_o the_o end_n that_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o place_n leave_v to_o doubt_v nor_o any_o need_n of_o any_o particular_a revelation_n for_o our_o further_a assurance_n §_o sect._n 2_o second_o satan_n will_v suggest_v that_o those_o who_o be_v justify_v be_v make_v just_a righteousness_n that_o we_o be_v make_v just_a not_o by_o infusion_n but_o by_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n and_o those_o who_o be_v make_v just_a do_v continual_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n but_o thou_o will_v he_o say_v to_o the_o humble_a sinner_n continue_v still_o in_o thy_o corruption_n and_o thy_o wickedness_n cleave_v fast_o to_o thou_o and_o compass_v thou_o about_o and_o in_o stead_n of_o do_v the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n thou_o continual_o heap_a up_o the_o full_a measure_n of_o thy_o sin_n yea_o thy_o best_a action_n be_v so_o stain_v with_o imperfection_n and_o so_o full_a of_o infirmity_n that_o they_o just_o provoke_v god_n wrath_n against_o thou_o to_o which_o we_o must_v answer_v that_o indeed_o whosoever_o be_v justify_v be_v make_v just_a but_o not_o by_o infusion_n of_o inherent_a righteousness_n into_o ourselves_o but_o by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n most_o perfect_a righteousness_n as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v for_o hereby_o our_o sin_n be_v pardon_v he_o have_v take_v they_o upon_o himself_o and_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n by_o suffer_v those_o punishment_n which_o we_o have_v deserve_v and_o also_o he_o have_v perfect_o fulfil_v the_o law_n that_o he_o may_v make_v we_o partaker_n of_o his_o active_a obedience_n and_o so_o impute_v both_o unto_o we_o have_v make_v we_o perfect_o just_a and_o righteous_a in_o god_n sight_n so_o that_o now_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o require_v obedience_n to_o his_o law_n at_o our_o hand_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v justify_v in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n by_o our_o own_o righteousness_n neither_o be_v we_o to_o this_o end_n to_o observe_v god_n commandment_n that_o we_o may_v offer_v unto_o god_n our_o work_n and_o inherent_a righteousness_n desire_v thereby_o to_o be_v justify_v for_o as_o i_o have_v show_v our_o best_a righteousness_n be_v imperfect_a and_o mingle_v with_o manifold_a corruption_n so_o as_o it_o will_v rather_o condemn_v we_o then_o justify_v we_o if_o the_o lord_n shall_v examine_v it_o according_a to_o the_o exact_a rule_n of_o his_o most_o perfect_a justice_n but_o we_o offer_v unto_o god_n for_o our_o justification_n the_o most_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o full_a satisfaction_n of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o by_o his_o merit_n and_o suffering_n he_o have_v once_o make_v for_o we_o desire_v thereby_o whole_o and_o only_o to_o be_v justify_v and_o save_v §_o sect._n 3_o as_o for_o our_o work_n and_o inherent_a righteousness_n justification_n that_o our_o work_n be_v not_o cause_n but_o effect_n of_o our_o justification_n they_o be_v not_o cause_n but_o effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o our_o justification_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o we_o shall_v do_v any_o good_a work_n acceptable_a in_o god_n sight_n till_o we_o be_v justify_v and_o reconcile_v unto_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n for_o our_o work_n can_v please_v he_o till_o our_o person_n please_v he_o and_o whatsoever_o we_o do_v before_o faith_n have_v purify_v the_o heart_n it_o be_v sin_n and_o odious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n but_o as_o soon_o as_o we_o have_v faith_n beget_v in_o we_o present_o it_o apprehend_v christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v and_o then_o be_v justify_v faith_n work_v by_o love_n and_o bring_v forth_o in_o we_o the_o fruit_n of_o sanctification_n which_o though_o they_o be_v mingle_v with_o much_o corruption_n and_o manifold_a imperfection_n yet_o god_n in_o christ_n accept_v of_o they_o as_o perfect_v and_o will_v crown_v they_o with_o glory_n and_o immortality_n righteousness_n that_o now_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o require_v of_o we_o perfect_a righteousness_n neither_o do_v the_o lord_n now_o require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o perfect_o at_o once_o shake_v off_o all_o our_o corruption_n but_o that_o we_o labour_v as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v to_o mortify_v and_o subdue_v they_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n which_o he_o have_v bestow_v on_o we_o he_o do_v not_o straight_o command_v that_o we_o shall_v instant_o banish_v and_o expel_v sin_n from_o dwell_v in_o we_o but_o that_o we_o do_v not_o suffer_v it_o to_o reign_v in_o we_o nor_o willing_o obey_v the_o flesh_n in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o submit_v ourselves_o unto_o sin_n as_o servant_n and_o vassal_n to_o their_o lord_n and_o master_n he_o do_v not_o enjoin_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v whole_o vanquish_v our_o corruption_n and_o obtain_v a_o full_a victory_n over_o they_o but_o that_o we_o proclaim_v open_a war_n against_o they_o and_o manful_o fight_v and_o strive_v under_o the_o conduct_n of_o his_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o sinful_a lust_n thereof_o and_o when_o we_o be_v take_v captive_a of_o sin_n that_o we_o labour_v to_o attain_v unto_o our_o former_a freedom_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n sorrow_v and_o groan_v under_o the_o heavy_a weight_n of_o our_o corruption_n and_o cry_v out_o with_o the_o apostle_n 7._o rom._n 7._o wretched_a man_n that_o
his_o resurrection_n there_o be_v a_o quicken_a power_n derive_v into_o we_o whereby_o we_o be_v reviue_v and_o raise_v up_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o of_o this_o mention_n be_v make_v coloss_n 2.12.13_o where_o it_o be_v say_v that_o as_o we_o be_v bury_v with_o christ_n 6.4_o col._n 2.12.13_o rom._n 6.4_o so_o likewise_o we_o be_v raise_v up_o and_o quicken_v together_o with_o he_o and_o rom._n 6.4_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o we_o be_v bury_v with_o he_o by_o baptism_n into_o his_o death_n that_o like_a as_o christ_n be_v raise_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a by_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o father_n so_o we_o also_o shall_v walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n §_o sect._n 6_o and_o this_o be_v the_o manner_n according_a to_o which_o god_n work_v sanctification_n in_o we_o sanctification_n of_o the_o end_n of_o our_o sanctification_n now_o we_o be_v brief_o to_o speak_v of_o the_o other_o cause_n as_o they_o lie_v in_o order_n the_o material_a and_o formal_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n may_v best_o be_v consider_v in_o the_o part_n thereof_o the_o final_a cause_n be_v twofold_a god_n glory_n which_o be_v the_o chief_a and_o principal_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o those_o who_o be_v sanctify_v which_o be_v subordinate_a to_o the_o other_o for_o the_o first_o that_o god_n glory_n be_v the_o end_n of_o all_o our_o good_a action_n and_o holy_a conversation_n 5.16_o matth._n 5.16_o it_o appear_v mat._n 5.16_o let_v your_o light_n so_o shine_v before_o man_n that_o they_o may_v see_v your_o good_a work_n and_o glorify_v your_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n 2.12_o 1._o pet._n 2.12_o so_o 1_o pet._n 2.12_o have_v your_o conversation_n honest_a among_o the_o gentile_n that_o they_o which_o speak_v evil_a of_o you_o as_o of_o evil_a doer_n may_v by_o your_o good_a work_n which_o they_o shall_v see_v glorify_v god_n in_o the_o day_n of_o visitation_n and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n will_v we_o that_o we_o do_v all_o thing_n whatsoever_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n 10.31_o 1._o cor._n 10.31_o 1._o cor._n 10.31_o for_o the_o other_o we_o be_v therefore_o sanctify_v that_o we_o may_v be_v save_v and_o also_o be_v assure_v of_o our_o salvation_n and_o this_o we_o may_v gather_v out_o of_o the_o apostle_n word_n tit._n 3.5.7_o where_o he_o say_v that_o god_n have_v save_v we_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n and_o renew_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 3.5.7_o tit._n 3.5.7_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v make_v heir_n of_o eternal_a life_n neither_o can_v we_o ever_o enjoy_v everlasting_a happiness_n unless_o we_o be_v regenerate_v 3.3_o joh._n 3.3_o according_a to_o that_o joh._n 3.3_o except_o a_o man_n be_v bear_v again_o he_o can_v see_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n so_o the_o apostle_n say_v 15.50_o 1._o cor._n 15.50_o that_o flesh_n and_o blood_n can_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n neither_o do_v corruption_n inherit_v uncorruption_n 1._o cor._n 15.50_o and_o apoc._n 21.27_o it_o be_v say_v 21.27_o apoc._n 21.27_o that_o no_o unclean_a thing_n shall_v enter_v into_o god_n kingdom_n and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n heb._n 12.14_o use_v this_o as_o a_o effectual_a argument_n to_o move_v we_o to_o embrace_v sanctification_n because_o without_o this_o holiness_n no_o man_n shall_v see_v the_o lord_n 12.14_o heb._n 12.14_o on_o the_o other_o side_n if_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o show_v the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o a_o holy_a conversation_n by_o die_v to_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o to_o newness_n of_o life_n then_o may_v we_o be_v certain_o assure_v of_o our_o salvation_n and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n will_v we_o by_o these_o work_n of_o holiness_n to_o make_v our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a 1.10_o 2._o pet._n 1.10_o affirm_v that_o if_o we_o do_v these_o thing_n we_o shall_v never_o fall_v 2._o pet._n 1.10_o chap._n ii_o of_o the_o effect_n subject_n object_n and_o time_n of_o our_o sanctification_n §_o sect._n 1_o the_o principal_a effect_n of_o our_o sanctification_n sanctification_n of_o the_o effect_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v a_o detestation_n of_o our_o former_a sin_n in_o which_o we_o have_v take_v our_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n and_o a_o hearty_a love_n of_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n which_o before_o our_o regeneration_n be_v loathsome_a and_o unpleasant_a unto_o we_o when_o notwithstanding_o our_o infirmity_n and_o often_o fall_v we_o can_v say_v with_o the_o apostle_n paul_n that_o we_o will_v fain_o do_v that_o good_a we_o can_v and_o hate_v that_o evil_n which_o we_o do_v and_o howsoever_o we_o can_v perform_v perfect_a obedience_n to_o all_o god_n commandment_n yet_o we_o delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n 7.15.19.22_o rom._n 7.15.19.22_o rom._n 7.15.19.22_o second_o from_o these_o affection_n of_o love_a good_a and_o hate_v evil_a there_o arise_v a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o embrace_v the_o one_o and_o flee_v the_o other_o and_o from_o this_o desire_n proceed_v a_o settle_a purpose_n of_o heart_n and_o a_o careful_a endeavour_n to_o mortify_v our_o flesh_n with_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o and_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v to_o frame_v our_o life_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n the_o which_o purpose_n and_o endeavour_n be_v join_v with_o the_o diligent_a use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o our_o desire_n three_o when_o as_o this_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n be_v hinder_v by_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n the_o flesh_n the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n there_o follow_v in_o the_o man_n regenerate_v a_o spiritual_a combat_n wherein_o he_o struggle_v and_o strive_v to_o withstand_v their_o temptation_n and_o to_o go_v forward_o in_o his_o course_n of_o holy_a obedience_n and_o if_o he_o prevail_v and_o foil_v his_o spiritual_a enemy_n than_o there_o follow_v peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o if_o he_o be_v overcome_v and_o lead_v captive_a unto_o sin_n through_o the_o violence_n of_o their_o temptation_n then_o do_v he_o not_o lie_v still_o and_o suffer_v sin_n to_o reign_v in_o he_o but_o he_o seek_v to_o rise_v again_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n which_o be_v accompany_v with_o these_o seven_o fruit_n first_o a_o care_n to_o leave_v that_o sin_n into_o which_o he_o be_v fall_v second_o 7.11_o 2._o cor._n 7.11_o a_o utter_a condemn_v of_o himself_o for_o it_o three_o a_o holy_a anger_n against_o himself_o for_o his_o fall_n four_o a_o fear_n least_o again_o he_o shall_v fall_v into_o the_o same_o sin_n five_o a_o desire_n ever_o after_o to_o please_v god_n six_o a_o zeal_n of_o the_o same_o seventh_o revenge_n upon_o himself_o for_o his_o former_a offence_n and_o these_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o true_a sanctification_n which_o whosoever_o can_v find_v in_o himself_o he_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o he_o be_v sanctify_v and_o shall_v be_v save_v §_o sect._n 2_o the_o subject_n in_o which_o this_o work_n of_o sanctification_n be_v wrought_v be_v all_o and_o every_o one_o of_o god_n elect_v and_o they_o only_o sanctification_n of_o the_o subject_n of_o our_o sanctification_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o sanctify_a but_o those_o only_a that_o be_v elect_v and_o shall_v be_v save_v as_o appear_v ephes_n 1.4_o neither_o be_v this_o work_n begin_v in_o any_o one_o part_n of_o they_o alone_o but_o in_o all_o the_o part_n power_n and_o faculty_n of_o soul_n and_o body_n as_o appear_v 1._o thes_n 5.23_o the_o god_n of_o peace_n sanctify_v you_o throughout_o the_o mind_n be_v enlighten_v with_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o god_n will_v reveal_v in_o his_o word_n 7.18_o psal_n 119.18_o col._n 1.9_o psal_n 119.11_o rom._n 7.18_o which_o before_o be_v blind_v with_o ignorance_n the_o memory_n be_v enable_v to_o retain_v those_o holy_a thing_n which_o the_o understanding_n conceive_v the_o will_n flee_v that_o which_o be_v evil_a and_o embrace_v that_o which_o be_v good_a the_o affection_n be_v purge_v from_o their_o corruption_n and_o make_v serviceable_a to_o holy_a reason_n the_o body_n also_o be_v sanctify_v 3.16_o 1._o cor._n 3.16_o and_o make_v a_o fit_a temple_n for_o the_o holy_a ghost_n so_o that_o whereas_o heretofore_o the_o member_n thereof_o be_v the_o ready_a servant_n of_o unrighteousness_n unto_o sin_n 6.19_o rom._n 6.19_o they_o be_v now_o become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n unto_o holiness_n last_o the_o action_n and_o outward_a conversation_n which_o heretofore_o be_v sinful_a and_o scandalous_a be_v now_o holy_a and_o righteous_a serve_v both_o for_o the_o advancement_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o edification_n of_o our_o christian_n brethren_n in_o a_o word_n whosoever_o be_v true_o sanctify_v they_o be_v also_o whole_o sanctify_v that_o be_v as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v sanctify_v throughout_o in_o
and_o be_v ready_a again_o to_o give_v they_o the_o foil_n and_o to_o lead_v they_o captive_a into_o the_o same_o sin_n if_o the_o lord_n uphold_v they_o not_o so_o that_o inrespect_n of_o their_o own_o strength_n they_o may_v fall_v again_o as_o in_o former_a time_n second_o the_o same_o cause_n still_o remain_v which_o may_v move_v the_o lord_n to_o leave_v they_o to_o themselves_o and_o suffer_v they_o to_o fall_v namely_o that_o hereby_o they_o may_v be_v more_o humble_v and_o more_o serious_o bewail_v their_o corruption_n that_o they_o may_v more_o earnest_o implore_v his_o mercy_n and_o he_o more_o manifest_a it_o in_o pardon_v their_o sin_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o his_o glory_n three_o howsoever_o this_o be_v not_o usual_a with_o the_o child_n of_o god_n to_o fall_v diverse_a time_n into_o a_o sin_n which_o be_v great_a and_o grievous_a yet_o every_o one_o find_v in_o his_o own_o experience_n that_o he_o often_o commit_v such_o sin_n as_o be_v not_o so_o heinous_a through_o infirmity_n and_o weakness_n as_o to_o hear_v the_o word_n negligent_o and_o careless_o to_o be_v distract_v with_o wander_a thought_n in_o prayer_n to_o fall_v into_o unjust_a anger_n to_o lie_v and_o use_v idle_a communication_n and_o such_o like_a of_o which_o notwithstanding_o repent_v he_o be_v receive_v unto_o mercy_n so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o the_o often_o fall_v into_o the_o same_o sin_n that_o exclude_v we_o out_o of_o the_o number_n of_o god_n child_n or_o debar_v we_o of_o pardon_n so_o that_o we_o often_o repent_v lay_v hold_v upon_o christ_n with_o a_o lively_a faith_n neither_o do_v the_o scripture_n limit_v and_o restrain_v god_n mereie_v and_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n merit_n to_o the_o pardon_v and_o take_v away_o of_o diverse_a sin_n once_o commit_v but_o extend_v they_o also_o to_o the_o same_o sin_n commit_v diverse_a time_n yea_o to_o all_o sin_n whatsoever_o of_o which_o we_o true_o repent_v chap._n xi_o satan_n temptation_n persuade_v the_o christian_n that_o he_o have_v sin_v against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n answer_v §_o sect._n 1_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o answer_v satan_n temptation_n draw_v from_o these_o sin_n which_o the_o weak_a christian_n have_v fall_v into_o ghost_n of_o the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o if_o he_o can_v so_o prevail_v than_o he_o will_v false_o accuse_v they_o of_o those_o sin_n which_o they_o never_o commit_v and_o especial_o of_o that_o unpardonable_a sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n take_v advantage_n of_o their_o ignorance_n that_o so_o he_o may_v plunge_v they_o into_o desperation_n and_o utter_o discourage_v they_o from_o go_v forward_o in_o the_o course_n of_o godliness_n the_o which_o his_o temptation_n be_v so_o usual_a and_o common_a that_o there_o be_v scarce_o any_o who_o be_v exercise_v in_o this_o spiritual_a warfare_n if_o they_o be_v convert_v unto_o god_n out_o of_o their_o ignorance_n who_o he_o do_v not_o encounter_v with_o this_o weapon_n for_o as_o much_o therefore_o as_o ignorance_n be_v the_o chief_a ground_n of_o this_o temptation_n therefore_o the_o best_a mean_n to_o strengthen_v ourselves_o against_o it_o be_v to_o know_v what_o this_o sin_n be_v which_o if_o we_o once_o understand_v there_o be_v no_o danger_n of_o be_v foil_v in_o this_o assault_n be_v what_o the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v a_o general_a denial_n and_o oppugn_v of_o the_o truth_n and_o all_o religion_n of_o which_o the_o understanding_n and_o conscience_n by_o the_o illumination_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v persuade_v and_o convict_v proceed_v from_o a_o obstinate_a will_n and_o purpose_a malice_n against_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n the_o which_o sin_n be_v commit_v of_o two_o sort_n of_o man_n first_o of_o those_o who_o have_v make_v profession_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o afterward_o become_v apostate_n not_o from_o some_o part_n only_o but_o from_o all_o religion_n condemn_v blaspheme_a and_o persecute_v as_o heretical_a and_o impious_a that_o truth_n which_o before_o they_o profess_v and_o of_o which_o they_o be_v persuade_v and_o thus_o do_v hymeneus_n and_o alexander_n sin_n 1.20_o 1._o tim._n 1.20_o of_o who_o paul_n speak_v 1._o tim._n 1.20_o second_o of_o those_o who_o be_v never_o professor_n thereof_o martyr_n matth._n 12.24.31_o steven_n gardner_n see_v his_o story_n in_o the_o book_n of_o martyr_n who_o conscience_n notwithstanding_o be_v convict_v of_o that_o truth_n which_o they_o do_v oppugn_v a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n matth._n 12.24.31_o and_o in_o many_o of_o the_o learned_a papist_n in_o these_o day_n who_o malicious_o deny_v and_o persecute_v that_o truth_n which_o they_o know_v and_o be_v convict_v of_o §_o sect._n 2_o hereby_o therefore_o it_o appear_v that_o not_o every_o grievous_a sin_n against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n be_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n sin_n how_o to_o distinguish_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n from_o other_o sin_n for_o thus_o david_n offend_v who_o be_v a_o man_n according_a to_o god_n own_o heart_n nor_o every_o deny_v of_o the_o know_a truth_n if_o it_o proceed_v from_o fear_n and_o infirmity_n and_o not_o from_o malice_n and_o obstinate_a rebellion_n for_o thus_o peter_n sin_v in_o deny_v his_o master_n nor_o all_o kind_n of_o oppose_v and_o persecute_v of_o the_o truth_n if_o it_o be_v not_o against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n but_o upon_o blindness_n and_o ignorance_n for_o thus_o paul_n offend_v before_o his_o conversion_n 1.13_o 1._o tim._n 1.13_o as_o appear_v 1._o tim._n 1.13_o and_o many_o of_o the_o jew_n who_o crucify_v christ_n as_o the_o apostle_n peter_n testify_v 3.17_o act._n 3.17_o act._n 3.17_o nor_o all_o malicious_a oppose_v against_o every_o know_a truth_n but_o of_o the_o truth_n in_o general_a and_o all_o true_a religion_n for_o this_o sin_n be_v a_o universal_a apostasy_n from_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n and_o not_o only_o a_o defection_n from_o some_o particular_a point_n thereof_o so_o that_o though_o a_o man_n sin_n against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n through_o infirmity_n and_o not_o of_o malice_n though_o he_o deny_v the_o truth_n through_o fear_n and_o weakness_n though_o he_o persecute_v it_o through_o blindness_n and_o ignorance_n though_o he_o witting_o oppose_v against_o and_o willing_o persecute_v some_o particular_a point_n thereof_o and_o yet_o hold_v and_o profess_v the_o general_a howsoever_o he_o have_v most_o heinous_o offend_v yet_o he_o have_v not_o commit_v this_o unpardonable_a sin_n against_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o therefore_o be_v not_o exclude_v from_o repentance_n nor_o upon_o his_o repentance_n from_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n whereby_o it_o manifest_o appear_v that_o these_o poor_a christian_n which_o labour_n under_o the_o burden_n of_o sin_n be_v mere_o delude_v by_o satan_n false_a suggestion_n and_o gross_o abuse_v through_o their_o own_o ignorance_n when_o as_o he_o make_v they_o believe_v that_o they_o have_v sin_v against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o let_v such_o know_v to_o their_o comfort_n that_o so_o long_o as_o they_o will_v not_o commit_v this_o sin_n or_o fear_v lest_o they_o have_v already_o fall_v into_o it_o they_o be_v as_o yet_o most_o free_a from_o it_o see_v it_o be_v not_o do_v of_o infirmity_n or_o at_o unaware_o but_o upon_o a_o malicious_a will_n clear_a knowledge_n and_o settle_a resolution_n §_o sect._n 3_o but_o here_o the_o poor_a christian_n be_v ready_a to_o complain_v that_o he_o be_v continual_o trouble_v with_o impious_a thought_n suggestion_n of_o impious_a and_o blasphemous_a suggestion_n and_o horrible_a blasphemy_n against_o god_n and_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o he_o fear_v to_o be_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n i_o answer_v as_o before_o that_o see_v these_o thought_n be_v a_o trouble_n unto_o he_o and_o see_v he_o fear_v to_o commit_v this_o sin_n thereby_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o he_o be_v not_o fall_v into_o it_o as_o appeareth_z by_o that_o which_o have_v be_v say_v second_o he_o be_v to_o know_v that_o his_o state_n be_v common_a with_o god_n faithful_a child_n who_o be_v thus_o vex_v especial_o in_o the_o conflict_n of_o temptation_n and_o before_o they_o have_v receive_v a_o great_a measure_n of_o faith_n and_o fullness_n of_o persuasion_n of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n whereby_o they_o be_v move_v entire_o to_o love_v he_o again_o neither_o need_v this_o to_o seem_v strange_a unto_o any_o who_o consider_v of_o that_o mass_n of_o natural_a corruption_n which_o remain_v in_o we_o even_o after_o regeneration_n which_o continual_o boil_v and_o foam_v up_o the_o filthy_a scumine_fw-la of_o wicked_a thought_n and_o blasphemous_a imagination_n and_o of_o the_o malice_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n satan_n who_o be_v still_o ready_a to_o tempt_v we_o by_o his_o suggestion_n to_o the_o
intolerable_a to_o my_o afflict_a conscience_n i_o be_o fill_v with_o shame_n and_o confusion_n because_o by_o my_o former_a sin_n i_o have_v dishonour_v my_o gracious_a god_n and_o shall_v i_o continue_v more_o to_o dishonour_v he_o by_o doubt_v of_o and_o deny_v his_o mercy_n justice_n and_o truth_n in_o his_o promise_n i_o have_v heretofore_o with_o judas_n betray_v my_o saviour_n christ_n unto_o the_o death_n yea_o and_o with_o my_o sin_n i_o have_v whip_v mock_v and_o crucify_v he_o and_o now_o he_o have_v make_v full_a satisfaction_n for_o my_o sin_n and_o call_v i_o unto_o he_o that_o he_o may_v ease_v i_o of_o this_o intolerable_a burchen_n shall_v i_o with_o judas_n refuse_v to_o come_v desperate_o cast_v of_o all_o hope_n of_o mercy_n and_o become_v my_o own_o hangman_n be_v it_o far_o from_o i_o nay_o as_o i_o hate_v all_o other_o sin_n so_o let_v i_o hate_v this_o above_o all_o the_o rest_n as_o be_v more_o heinous_a than_o all_o the_o rest_n as_o i_o desire_v to_o be_v ease_v and_o free_v from_o the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o other_o my_o wickedness_n so_o i_o will_v with_o all_o my_o power_n resist_v satan_n when_o he_o seek_v to_o load_v i_o with_o this_o load_n of_o desperation_n as_o be_v far_o more_o intolerable_a heretofore_o i_o have_v dishonour_v god_n by_o my_o sin_n but_o now_o i_o will_v give_v he_o glory_n in_o believe_v and_o acknowledge_v his_o infinite_a mercy_n goodness_n justice_n and_o truth_n in_o his_o promise_n and_o see_v by_o my_o sin_n i_o have_v crucify_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n i_o will_v not_o add_v hereunto_o this_o outrageous_a wickedness_n to_o trample_v his_o precious_a blood_n under_o my_o filthy_a foot_n as_o a_o thing_n unholy_a and_o of_o no_o worth_n neither_o will_v i_o through_o my_o unbelief_n make_v it_o to_o be_v spill_v in_o vain_a but_o now_o with_o all_o care_n and_o conscience_n i_o will_v gather_v it_o up_o as_o a_o most_o precious_a balm_n and_o with_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n apply_v it_o to_o those_o grisly_a gash_n and_o deep_a wound_n which_o sin_n have_v make_v in_o my_o soul_n and_o conscience_n and_o with_o this_o spiritual_a laver_n i_o will_v wash_v my_o pollute_a soul_n till_o it_o be_v thorough_o purge_v from_o all_o uncleanness_n and_o see_v i_o have_v deprive_v my_o soul_n of_o that_o inherent_a righteousness_n wherewith_o it_o be_v endue_v by_o creation_n now_o i_o will_v apply_v thereunto_o a_o far_o more_o excellent_a righteousness_n by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n even_o the_o righteousness_n of_o jesus_n christ_n god_n and_o man_n wherewith_o be_v adorn_v i_o may_v bold_o offer_v myself_o into_o the_o presence_n of_o my_o heavenly_a father_n &_o receive_v the_o blessing_n of_o everlasting_a happiness_n §_o sect._n 6_o last_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v that_o as_o desperation_n be_v a_o sin_n in_o it_o own_o nature_n most_o grievous_a pernicious_a that_o desperation_n be_v a_o sin_n most_o pernicious_a so_o also_o it_o be_v unto_o ourselves_o most_o pernicious_a for_o whereas_o other_o sin_n make_v we_o worthy_a of_o the_o torment_n of_o hell_n and_o eternal_a condemnation_n this_o as_o it_o above_o all_o the_o rest_n intitle_v we_o unto_o the_o right_n of_o this_o hellish_a inheritance_n so_o also_o it_o enter_v we_o into_o the_o most_o certain_a and_o present_a possession_n thereof_o even_o while_o we_o live_v upon_o the_o earth_n for_o what_o be_v the_o torment_n of_o a_o despair_a conscience_n but_o the_o flashing_n of_o hell_n fire_n and_o what_o be_v their_o blasphemy_n which_o they_o utter_v against_o god_n and_o their_o impatient_a curse_n of_o their_o accurse_a self_n but_o the_o yell_a cry_n of_o damn_a soul_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v not_o cast_v ourselves_o into_o the_o jaw_n of_o hell_n if_o we_o will_v not_o while_o we_o live_v begin_v to_o die_v a_o everlasting_a death_n let_v we_o in_o no_o case_n suffer_v ourselves_o to_o be_v plunge_v with_o the_o violence_n of_o satan_n tentation_n into_o this_o bottomless_a pit_n of_o utter_a desperation_n §_o sect._n 7_o yea_o will_v the_o afflict_a soul_n say_v but_o how_o shall_v i_o avoid_v it_o belief_n that_o we_o must_v hope_v against_o hope_n &_o believe_v against_o belief_n see_v i_o be_o forcible_o press_v into_o it_o with_o the_o intolerable_a weight_n of_o my_o sin_n and_o with_o the_o sense_n and_o apprehension_n of_o god_n fearful_a wrath_n and_o displeasure_n feel_v no_o comfort_n nor_o assurance_n that_o ever_o i_o shall_v receive_v pardon_n to_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o yet_o in_o no_o case_n they_o be_v to_o despair_v but_o to_o hope_v against_o hope_n and_o to_o believe_v against_o belief_n and_o as_o it_o be_v from_o the_o bottom_n of_o hell_n to_o cast_v up_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n into_o heaven_n lay_v hold_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n know_v that_o faith_n be_v of_o thing_n not_o see_v neither_o with_o the_o bodily_a eye_n nor_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o reason_n and_o that_o the_o lord_n seem_v often_o to_o hate_v those_o who_o in_o truth_n he_o dear_o love_v for_o so_o long_o as_o we_o believe_v god_n promise_n and_o have_v some_o hope_n that_o our_o sin_n be_v either_o pardon_v or_o at_o least_o pardonable_a there_o be_v certain_a comfort_n but_o when_o as_o all_o hope_n be_v cast_v of_o and_o that_o we_o reject_v all_o god_n promise_n through_o unbelief_n and_o fall_n into_o utter_a desperation_n there_o nothing_o remain_v but_o most_o certain_a destruction_n when_o sin_n lie_v upon_o we_o it_o no_o question_v exceed_o vex_v we_o with_o the_o torment_n of_o conscience_n but_o if_o we_o despair_v we_o present_o in_o stead_n of_o obtain_v ease_n cast_v ourselves_o into_o the_o torment_n of_o hell_n the_o pang_n of_o conscience_n cause_v by_o the_o sense_n of_o the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o sin_n be_v a_o good_a mean_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o christ_n that_o we_o may_v be_v ease_v of_o this_o burden_n but_o despair_n stay_v we_o in_o the_o midway_n and_o utter_o debar_v we_o from_o ever_o be_v partaker_n of_o christ_n or_o any_o of_o his_o benefit_n and_o therefore_o though_o the_o burden_n of_o sin_n be_v never_o so_o irksome_a and_o grievous_a yet_o let_v we_o be_v content_v to_o bear_v it_o till_o we_o come_v unto_o christ_n for_o ease_n let_v we_o beware_v in_o any_o case_n that_o we_o do_v not_o faint_v through_o impatiency_n and_o want_n of_o hope_n and_o so_o fall_v into_o desperation_n for_o so_o shall_v we_o but_o increase_v the_o weight_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o exceed_a measure_n which_o already_o we_o think_v a_o intolerable_a burden_n and_o consequent_o our_o horror_n of_o conscience_n so_o shall_v we_o bring_v ourselves_o from_o a_o doubtful_a or_o rather_o hopeful_a state_n to_z most_o certain_a and_o present_a destruction_n so_o shall_v we_o change_v our_o temporary_a grief_n for_o that_o which_o be_v everlasting_a and_o the_o terror_n of_o conscience_n for_o the_o torment_n of_o hell_n so_o shall_v that_o which_o we_o most_o fear_v and_o flee_v present_o overtake_v and_o overwhelm_v we_o for_o while_o in_o a_o horrible_a manner_n we_o fear_v the_o pain_n of_o hell_n we_o cast_v ourselves_o into_o they_o by_o fall_v into_o utter_a desperation_n as_o if_o a_o man_n for_o fear_n of_o death_n shall_v cut_v his_o own_o throat_n or_o for_o fear_n of_o hang_v shall_v drink_v some_o deadly_a poison_n whereby_o they_o be_v present_o torment_v with_o that_o which_o they_o fearful_o abhor_v and_o choose_v rather_o to_o be_v oppress_v with_o the_o evil_n they_o fear_v than_o any_o long_a to_o endure_v the_o fear_n itself_o which_o howsoever_o it_o may_v carry_v some_o show_n of_o reason_n in_o undergo_n a_o momentany_a and_o temporary_a death_n wherein_o oftentimes_o the_o fear_n be_v more_o intolerable_a than_o the_o pain_n fear_v yet_o it_o be_v extreme_a madness_n to_o plunge_v a_o man_n self_n body_n and_o soul_n into_o the_o eternal_a torment_n of_o hell_n rather_o than_o for_o a_o time_n to_o endure_v the_o horror_n thereof_o see_v this_o horror_n and_o fear_n be_v but_o a_o small_a flea-bite_n in_o respect_n of_o those_o hellish_a punishment_n and_o as_o it_o be_v but_o a_o smoke_n of_o that_o eternal_a fire_n chap._n xlvi_o satan_n tentation_n concern_v smallness_n and_o weakness_n of_o faith_n answer_v §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o for_o answer_v those_o tentation_n doubt_v there_o be_v no_o such_o perfect_a faith_n which_o be_v not_o assault_v with_o doubt_v whereby_o satan_n labour_v to_o persuade_v the_o afflict_a christian_n that_o they_o have_v no_o faith_n wherewith_o if_o he_o can_v prevail_v in_o the_o next_o place_n he_o will_v tell_v they_o that_o their_o faith_n be_v so_o small_a if_o it_o be_v any_o at_o all_o so_o overwhelm_v with_o doubt_v so_o unfruitful_a and_o so_o mix_v with_o imperfection_n that_o it_o will_v