when_o we_o shall_v attain_v to_o heavenly_a happiness_n there_o shall_v we_o enjoy_v perfect_a security_n when_o the_o gate_n of_o the_o new_a jerusalem_n shall_v be_v shut_v and_o make_v sure_a with_o strong_a bar_n there_o shall_v be_v full_o rejoice_v and_o exsult_v with_o great_a joy_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o by_o a_o false_a security_n which_o be_v a_o abortive_a brat_n and_o bear_v before_o the_o time_n expose_v ourselves_o to_o great_a danger_n especial_o to_o the_o hazard_n and_o loss_n of_o that_o heavenly_a security_n which_o shall_v be_v disturb_v with_o no_o trouble_n but_o let_v we_o stay_v our_o time_n and_o watch_v till_o the_o bridegroom_n do_v come_v and_o open_v the_o door_n for_o we_o to_o enter_v into_o the_o wedding_n chamber_n and_o now_o prepare_v ourselves_o to_o fight_v against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o have_v get_v the_o victory_n in_o this_o life_n we_o may_v triumph_v over_o they_o with_o joy_n peace_n and_o endless_a security_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v §._o 9_o the_o nine_o remedy_n be_v to_o meditate_v often_o on_o the_o last_o judgement_n the_o nine_o mean_n to_o shun_v carnal_a security_n be_v often_o to_o meditate_v on_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n the_o all-seeing_a wisdom_n omnipotent_a power_n 51._o sive_fw-la comedam_fw-la sive_fw-la bibam_fw-la sive_fw-la aliud_fw-la aliquid_fw-la faciam_fw-la semper_fw-la vox_fw-la illa_fw-la terribilis_fw-la auribus_fw-la meis_fw-la insonare_fw-la videtur_fw-la surgite_fw-la mortui_fw-la &_o venite_fw-la ad_fw-la iudicium_fw-la hieron_n in_o matth._n matth._n 24._o 46_o 47_o 48_o 51._o and_o the_o exact_a justice_n of_o our_o judge_n the_o greatness_n of_o our_o reckon_n and_o strictness_n of_o that_o account_n which_o will_v then_o be_v require_v and_o will_v be_v impossible_a for_o we_o to_o set_v even_o if_o we_o seldom_o or_o never_o think_v of_o they_o here_o but_o pass_v our_o time_n in_o sloth_n and_o security_n let_v we_o remember_v how_o happy_a their_o condition_n will_v be_v who_o like_o faithful_a servant_n have_v be_v careful_a to_o perform_v their_o duty_n watch_v daily_o for_o the_o come_n of_o their_o lord_n when_o they_o shall_v be_v repute_v bless_v and_o be_v make_v ruler_n of_o their_o master_n substance_n and_o the_o miserable_a plight_n of_o those_o who_o have_v not_o expect_v his_o come_n nor_o prepare_v for_o it_o but_o have_v spend_v their_o day_n in_o riot_n and_o pleasure_n in_o oppression_n and_o cruelty_n when_o come_v sudden_o he_o shall_v take_v they_o at_o unaware_o cut_v they_o off_o and_o give_v they_o their_o portion_n with_o hypocrite_n where_o shall_v be_v weep_v and_o gnash_n of_o tooth_n let_v we_o think_v with_o what_o joy_n we_o shall_v hear_v that_o happy_a sentence_n well_o do_v good_a and_o faithful_a servant_n 30._o matth._n 25._o 21_o 26_o 27_o 30._o thou_o have_v be_v faithful_a over_o a_o few_o thing_n i_o will_v make_v thou_o ruler_n over_o many_o thing_n enter_v thou_o into_o the_o joy_n of_o thy_o lord_n and_o with_o what_o torment_a grief_n and_o bitter_a anguish_n those_o who_o have_v be_v unprofitable_a and_o unfruitful_a shall_v hear_v that_o fearful_a say_n thou_o wicked_a and_o slothful_a servant_n etc._n etc._n take_v the_o talon_n from_o he_o and_o give_v it_o unto_o he_o that_o have_v ten_o talent_n etc._n etc._n and_o cast_v the_o unprofitable_a servant_n into_o outer_a darkness_n there_o shall_v be_v weep_v and_o gnash_n of_o tooth_n let_v we_o consider_v with_o what_o cheerfulness_n and_o joy_n we_o shall_v meet_v the_o bridegroom_n the_o lord_n of_o glory_n and_o happiness_n if_o we_o have_v watch_v for_o his_o come_n and_o be_v find_v in_o readiness_n have_v our_o lamp_n of_o faith_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n clear_o burn_v when_o we_o shall_v enter_v with_o he_o into_o the_o bridal_a chamber_n of_o eternal_a blessedness_n to_o be_v feast_v with_o unspeakable_a etc._n matth._n 25._o 1_o 2_o etc._n etc._n pleasure_n and_o to_o solace_v ourselves_o perpetual_o in_o his_o love_n and_o with_o what_o terror_n and_o dismayednesse_n they_o shall_v be_v possess_v who_o by_o his_o come_n shall_v be_v awake_v out_o of_o their_o sleep_n of_o carnal_a security_n and_o be_v unready_a shall_v be_v shut_v out_o of_o door_n and_o when_o they_o desire_v to_o enter_v shall_v hear_v that_o fearful_a and_o dreadful_a speech_n go_v your_o way_n i_o know_v you_o not_o final_o let_v we_o remember_v with_o what_o inestimable_a joy_n and_o rejoice_v we_o shall_v hear_v that_o happy_a sentence_n come_v you_o bless_a child_n of_o my_o father_n inherit_v the_o kingdom_n prepare_v for_o you_o from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n and_o with_o what_o horror_n and_o howl_v the_o wicked_a shall_v hear_v their_o last_o doom_n depart_v from_o i_o you_o curse_v into_o everlasting_a fire_n prepare_v for_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n and_o withal_o let_v we_o set_v before_o we_o the_o execution_n of_o this_o righteous_a sentence_n which_o shall_v be_v not_o the_o momentanie_n or_o only_a long_a continuance_n of_o these_o reward_n and_o punishment_n but_o eternal_a life_n and_o happiness_n to_o the_o godly_a and_o 46._o matth._n 5._o 46._o faithful_a and_o everlasting_a death_n and_o condemnation_n to_o the_o wicked_a and_o unbeliever_n §._o 10_o the_o last_o remedy_n be_v frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n for_o god_n blessing_n upon_o all_o the_o former_a mean_n the_o last_o mean_n which_o sanctifi_v and_o give_v efficacy_n unto_o all_o the_o rest_n be_v frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n that_o it_o will_v please_v the_o watchman_n of_o israel_n who_o neither_o slumber_v nor_o sleep_v to_o watch_v over_o we_o and_o to_o preserve_v we_o in_o watchfulness_n that_o we_o fall_v not_o into_o this_o sleep_n of_o carnal_a security_n or_o be_v ready_a to_o slumber_v that_o he_o will_v awaken_v and_o rouse_v we_o up_o with_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n and_o when_o we_o feel_v our_o heart_n incline_v to_o hardness_n by_o their_o neglect_n or_o slothful_a cold_a and_o sluggish_a use_n of_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n we_o must_v with_o the_o church_n expostulate_v with_o god_n and_o cry_v out_o unto_o he_o o_o lord_n why_o have_v thou_o make_v we_o to_o err_v from_o thy_o way_n and_o harden_v our_o 17._o esa_n 63._o 17._o heart_n from_o thy_o fear_n and_o earnest_o desire_v he_o with_o david_n that_o he_o will_v create_v in_o we_o a_o clean_a heart_n and_o renew_v a_o right_a spirit_n in_o we_o and_o that_o 10._o psal_n 51._o 10._o according_a to_o his_o promise_n he_o will_v take_v the_o stony_a heart_n out_o of_o our_o body_n 19_o ezeeh._n 11._o 19_o and_o give_v we_o heart_n of_o flesh_n which_o will_v tremble_v at_o his_o word_n and_o fear_v he_o for_o his_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n final_o let_v we_o pray_v unto_o he_o that_o he_o will_v give_v we_o grace_v with_o all_o care_n and_o good_a conscience_n to_o use_v the_o mean_n before_o speak_v of_o and_o so_o bless_v they_o unto_o we_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n as_o that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a for_o our_o preservation_n from_o carnal_a security_n for_o the_o supply_a and_o soften_a of_o our_o heart_n for_o the_o replenish_n of_o they_o with_o his_o true_a fear_n and_o for_o the_o stir_n of_o we_o up_o to_o christian_a watchfulness_n that_o we_o may_v be_v in_o readiness_n against_o the_o day_n of_o the_o appear_v of_o our_o bridegroom_n our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n and_o so_o may_v enter_v into_o that_o door_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n and_o communicate_v with_o he_o in_o those_o unspeakable_a and_o everlasting_a joy_n which_o with_o his_o precious_a death_n and_o bloodshed_n he_o have_v purchase_v for_o us._n of_o spiritvall_n and_o christian_a security_n the_o second_o book_n chap._n i._n wherein_o spiritual_a security_n be_v define_v and_o the_o definition_n explain_v §._o 1_o that_o all_o security_n be_v not_o to_o be_v condemn_v but_o that_o it_o be_v in_o some_o kind_a commendable_a and_o to_o be_v desire_v have_v speak_v of_o that_o security_n which_o be_v natural_a in_o all_o the_o kind_n of_o it_o it_o now_o in_o 7._o non_fw-la quaelibet_fw-la securitas_fw-la est_fw-la laudabilis_fw-la sed_fw-la quaâ—do_fw-la deponit_fw-la aâ—iquis_fw-la curam_fw-la pâ—out_fw-la debâ—t_fw-la th._n aquin._n 2._o 2._o quaest_n 129._o art_n 7._o the_o last_o place_n remain_v that_o we_o brief_o entreat_v of_o that_o security_n which_o be_v supernatural_a divine_a and_o holy_a for_o as_o all_o security_n be_v not_o commendable_a but_o only_o when_o a_o man_n as_o he_o ought_v lay_v aside_o all_o care_n so_o on_o the_o other_o side_n all_o security_n be_v not_o to_o be_v condemn_v but_o when_o he_o assume_v it_o as_o he_o ought_v not_o namely_o such_o a_o security_n as_o be_v build_v on_o a_o ill_a foundation_n and_o upon_o false_a and_o deceitful_a ground_n which_o as_o it_o proceed_v from_o evil_a cause_n so_o
own_o thought_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n four_o we_o must_v refrain_v as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v from_o think_v our_o own_o thought_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n that_o be_v not_o only_o such_o as_o be_v sinful_a and_o 39_o pro._n 23._o 26._o mat._n 22._o 39_o wicked_a vain_a and_o good_a for_o nothing_o at_o any_o time_n but_o those_o also_o which_o be_v worldly_a and_o about_o our_o earthly_a affair_n which_o may_v be_v lawful_a on_o other_o day_n for_o the_o lord_n require_v not_o the_o outward_a man_n and_o external_a action_n alone_o to_o be_v consecrate_v to_o his_o service_n but_o chief_o and_o principal_o the_o mind_n and_o the_o heart_n in_o which_o above_o all_o other_o part_n he_o delight_v and_o he_o forbid_v we_o to_o walk_v in_o our_o own_o way_n and_o pleasure_n on_o his_o holiday_n 13._o esa_n 58._o 13._o which_o be_v to_o be_v refer_v to_o our_o thought_n as_o well_o as_o to_o our_o outward_a action_n see_v we_o delight_v in_o the_o one_o as_o well_o as_o the_o other_o in_o which_o regard_n we_o must_v use_v our_o best_a endeavour_n to_o sequester_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n from_o all_o worldly_a and_o earthly_a thing_n that_o they_o may_v be_v whole_o exercise_v in_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n and_o as_o it_o be_v unlawful_a to_o think_v and_o meditate_v on_o earthly_a thing_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n so_o also_o to_o spend_v any_o part_n of_o this_o time_n allot_v unto_o holy_a and_o religious_a duty_n in_o the_o read_n and_o study_v of_o profane_a book_n and_o such_o writing_n as_o be_v mere_o civil_a and_o humane_a as_o the_o story_n of_o the_o time_n and_o history_n of_o the_o commonwealth_n liberal_a art_n and_o science_n and_o such_o like_a which_o may_v make_v we_o more_o wise_a to_o the_o world_n but_o not_o to_o god_n fit_v we_o for_o earthly_a employment_n but_o neither_o furnish_v we_o with_o spiritual_a grace_n nor_o yet_o further_o our_o heavenly_a happiness_n final_o as_o we_o must_v abstain_v from_o think_v our_o own_o thought_n and_o do_v our_o own_o work_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n so_o also_o from_o speak_v of_o our_o own_o word_n as_o the_o lord_n require_v 13._o esa_n 58._o 13._o by_o which_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v all_o discourse_n which_o be_v mere_o worldly_a and_o about_o earthly_a thing_n more_o than_o charity_n and_o necessity_n require_v all_o idle_a 33._o mat._n 12._o 33._o and_o frivolous_a talk_n of_o which_o if_o we_o must_v give_v account_n though_o it_o have_v be_v utter_v at_o ordinary_a time_n how_o much_o more_o upon_o the_o lord_n day_n when_o as_o our_o tongue_n which_o as_o david_n call_v they_o shall_v be_v our_o glory_n to_o glorify_v god_n by_o utter_v his_o praise_n be_v employ_v in_o sound_v out_o our_o own_o froth_n and_o foolery_n all_o speech_n about_o our_o worldly_a pleasure_n and_o profit_n or_o about_o thing_n impertinent_a as_o other_o man_n affair_n news_n and_o novelty_n which_o do_v not_o concern_v we_o especial_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o spiritual_a estate_n and_o condition_n which_o we_o ought_v chief_o and_o sole_o to_o respect_v on_o this_o day_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o we_o must_v not_o do_v the_o lord_n work_v after_o our_o own_o manner_n and_o these_o be_v the_o work_n which_o we_o must_v leave_v undo_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n from_o which_o as_o we_o must_v abstain_v as_o the_o matter_n of_o our_o employment_n so_o also_o from_o do_v the_o lord_n work_v after_o our_o own_o manner_n neither_o be_v it_o enough_o that_o we_o refrain_v from_o all_o sinful_a and_o worldly_a action_n and_o do_v the_o duty_n which_o god_n require_v of_o we_o see_v if_o we_o do_v they_o not_o in_o that_o sort_n and_o manner_n as_o he_o require_v that_o be_v spiritual_o holy_o zealous_o and_o religious_o with_o upright_a heart_n and_o good_a conscience_n we_o make_v they_o no_o better_o then_o profane_a and_o servile_a work_n which_o god_n will_v reject_v as_o odious_a and_o abominable_a for_o if_o we_o worship_v the_o lord_n only_o with_o the_o outward_a man_n and_o not_o with_o our_o heart_n and_o soul_n with_o the_o lip_n alone_o and_o not_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n in_o show_n and_o hypocrisy_n after_o a_o formal_a cold_a and_o careless_a manner_n and_o not_o with_o upright_o heart_n substantial_o and_o zealous_o he_o will_v demand_v of_o we_o as_o of_o the_o jew_n who_o have_v require_v these_o thing_n at_o your_o hand_n he_o will_v 12._o esa_n 1._o 12._o complain_v of_o we_o as_o of_o they_o this_o people_n draw_v near_o unto_o i_o with_o their_o lip_n but_o their_o heart_n be_v far_o from_o i_o he_o will_v censure_v our_o service_n as_o he_o do_v their_o sacrifice_n 13._o chap._n 29._o 13._o he_o that_o kill_v a_o ox_n be_v as_o if_o he_o slay_v a_o man_n he_o that_o sacrifice_v a_o lamb_n as_o if_o he_o cut_v off_o a_o dog_n neck_n he_o that_o offer_v a_o oblation_n as_o if_o he_o offer_v 3._o esa_n 66._o 3._o swine_n blood_n and_o he_o that_o burn_v incense_v as_o if_o he_o bless_v a_o idol_n and_o though_o we_o pray_v and_o preach_v and_o hear_v yea_o even_o work_v miracle_n in_o christ_n name_n yet_o if_o we_o do_v they_o not_o in_o a_o right_a manner_n he_o will_v reject_v we_o at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o exclude_v we_o from_o his_o heavenly_a joy_n as_o be_v no_o better_o than_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n 23._o mat._n 7._o 22_o 23._o cap._n xl._n that_o we_o must_v sanctify_v our_o rest_n by_o consecrate_v it_o to_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o must_v rise_v betimes_o on_o the_o lord_n day_n and_o thus_o much_o concern_v the_o rest_n and_o thing_n from_o which_o we_o must_v abstain_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n the_o second_o thing_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o sanctify_a of_o this_o rest_n by_o consecrate_v it_o unto_o those_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n which_o upon_o this_o day_n he_o require_v of_o us._n for_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a that_o we_o refrain_v from_o work_v and_o do_v nothing_o see_v our_o beast_n do_v this_o as_o well_o as_o we_o but_o we_o must_v make_v it_o a_o holy_a rest_n abstain_v from_o our_o own_o work_n that_o we_o may_v do_v the_o work_n of_o god_n in_o which_o regard_n it_o be_v call_v not_o only_o a_o sabbath_n and_o day_n of_o rest_n but_o god_n sabbath_n and_o holiday_n wherein_o he_o injoin_v we_o to_o do_v he_o service_n and_o if_o he_o abhor_v idleness_n at_o all_o time_n and_o condemn_v the_o neglect_n of_o our_o own_o work_n in_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o week_n then_o much_o more_o if_o we_o be_v idle_a upon_o his_o day_n and_o spend_v that_o time_n which_o he_o have_v allot_v to_o his_o own_o service_n in_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n neither_o do_v the_o lord_n simple_o require_v a_o rest_n for_o it_o own_o sake_n see_v in_o itself_o it_o be_v less_o profitable_a and_o acceptable_a than_o action_n and_o labour_n but_o as_o be_v a_o sanctify_a rest_n it_o be_v a_o mean_n to_o fit_v we_o for_o his_o service_n which_o be_v the_o end_n of_o it_o unto_o which_o if_o we_o attain_v not_o it_o be_v vain_a and_o unprofitable_a yea_o wicked_a and_o sinful_a now_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n whereby_o this_o rest_n be_v sanctify_v be_v either_o private_a or_o public_a the_o which_o because_o they_o be_v interchangeable_o mix_v with_o one_o another_o therefore_o i_o will_v observe_v a_o mix_a method_n in_o handle_v of_o they_o the_o first_o private_a duty_n be_v that_o we_o awake_v and_o rise_v as_o timely_o this_o day_n to_o do_v god_n service_n and_o if_o we_o be_v governor_n of_o family_n that_o we_o cause_v those_o who_o be_v under_o our_o charge_n to_o do_v the_o like_a as_o we_o do_v or_o aught_o to_o do_v on_o any_o of_o the_o week_n day_n to_o do_v our_o own_o work_n yea_o see_v god_n work_n be_v of_o much_o great_a weight_n and_o worth_n than_o our_o own_o and_o our_o spiritual_a gain_n of_o grace_n and_o mean_n of_o further_a the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o our_o everlasting_a happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v be_v incomparable_o more_o excellent_a than_o earthly_a riches_n and_o delight_n therefore_o as_o we_o be_v watchful_a on_o the_o week_n day_n to_o pursue_v these_o and_o be_v willing_a to_o abridge_v ourselves_o of_o our_o ordinary_a sleep_n when_o we_o have_v any_o good_a opportunity_n offer_v for_o the_o compass_v of_o they_o so_o shall_v we_o herein_o exceed_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n wherein_o we_o have_v such_o good_a mean_n offer_v of_o enrich_v our_o soul_n with_o the_o spiritual_a treasure_n of_o god_n save_v grace_n and_o of_o attain_v unto_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o heavenly_a joy_n and_o those_o pleasure_n which_o be_v at_o god_n right_a
chap._n 7._o 6._o the_o mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o which_o be_v 1._o reason_n to_o make_v we_o abhor_v it_o chap._n 8._o 9_o 2._o remedy_n which_o be_v either_o by_o take_v away_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o chap._n 10._o or_o by_o use_v other_o help_n which_o be_v ten_o in_o number_n chap._n 11._o supernatural_a where_o be_v show_v lib._n 2._o 1._o what_o it_o be_v chap._n 1._o 2._o the_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o chap._n 2._o 3._o the_o mean_n to_o obtain_v and_o preserve_v it_o which_o be_v eight_o chap._n 3._o of_o carnal_a security_n the_o first_o book_n chap._n i._n the_o preface_n of_o security_n in_o general_a and_o more_o special_o of_o security_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n and_o of_o that_o which_o be_v in_o we_o after_o the_o fall_n §._o 1_o that_o god_n the_o supreme_a goodness_n turn_v all_o even_o evil_a itself_o into_o good_a as_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n and_o property_n of_o the_o supreme_a goodness_n to_o make_v all_o thing_n like_v unto_o itself_o and_o even_o out_o of_o evil_a to_o produce_v that_o which_o be_v good_a so_o be_v it_o the_o nature_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n so_o to_o poison_v and_o taint_v whatsoever_o it_o touch_v that_o though_o it_o be_v of_o a_o indifferent_a nature_n yea_o original_o good_a it_o make_v it_o like_o itself_o evil_a and_o sinful_a of_o the_o former_a we_o have_v god_n himself_o the_o best_a example_n who_o be_v infinite_a in_o wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n do_v not_o only_o effect_v his_o good_a end_n by_o good_a mean_n and_o instrument_n but_o be_v able_a to_o bring_v light_a out_o of_o darkness_n good_a out_o of_o evil_a and_o to_o make_v the_o worst_a instrument_n fit_a tool_n for_o the_o perfect_a and_o polish_n his_o best_a work_n and_o thus_o he_o ordinary_o use_v the_o evil_a of_o punishment_n as_o cross_n calamity_n and_o affliction_n of_o all_o kind_n corporal_a and_o spiritual_a not_o only_o for_o the_o just_a punishment_n of_o the_o wicked_a but_o for_o the_o trial_n of_o his_o own_o servant_n the_o purge_n and_o 28._o rom._n 8._o 28._o purify_n of_o they_o from_o their_o corruption_n the_o exercise_n and_o by_o exercise_v 17._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o the_o manifest_v and_o increase_v of_o their_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a and_o assure_v of_o their_o salvation_n thus_o he_o use_v the_o wicked_a for_o the_o chastisement_n of_o his_o child_n and_o the_o devil_n himself_o and_o his_o malicious_a tentation_n for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o they_o in_o faith_n love_n patience_n and_o all_o other_o save_v grace_n after_o they_o have_v have_v experience_n of_o god_n power_n and_o goodness_n assist_v and_o give_v they_o victory_n in_o these_o spiritual_a conflict_n yea_o this_o chief_a goodness_n can_v make_v even_o sin_n itself_o in_o other_o to_o serve_v as_o a_o mean_n to_o execute_v his_o wise_a and_o just_a counsel_n as_o the_o malicious_a practice_n of_o josephs_n brethren_n the_o mean_n of_o his_o 8._o gen._n 45._o 5._o 7._o 8._o advancement_n and_o their_o own_o preservation_n the_o sin_n of_o absalon_n achitophel_n and_o shemei_n for_o his_o rod_n to_o chastise_v david_n and_o to_o humble_v 28._o 2._o sam._n 12._o 11._o &_o 16._o 10._o act._n 2._o 23._o &_o 3._o 28._o he_o for_o his_o grievous_a fall_n the_o sin_n of_o judas_n the_o scribe_n pharisy_n and_o devil_n himself_o to_o set_v forward_o the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o the_o death_n of_o our_o saviour_n yea_o he_o can_v make_v of_o sin_n in_o the_o same_o party_n a_o antidote_n against_o sin_n and_o as_o it_o be_v smother_v it_o in_o its_o own_o smoke_n and_o by_o let_v his_o servant_n slip_v into_o lesser_a sin_n he_o can_v preserve_v they_o from_o fall_v or_o be_v fall_v can_v pull_v they_o out_o of_o those_o which_o be_v great_a as_o when_o by_o the_o prick_n of_o other_o sin_n he_o let_v 7._o 2._o cor._n 12._o 7._o out_o the_o wind_n of_o pride_n which_o be_v most_o hateful_a unto_o he_o and_o pernicious_a unto_o ourselves_o and_o when_o by_o leave_v we_o he_o suffer_v we_o to_o slip_v 34._o matt._n 26._o 33._o 34._o into_o sin_n to_o make_v we_o cast_v away_o selfe-confidence_n that_o we_o may_v more_o firm_o cleave_v unto_o he_o who_o alone_o be_v able_a to_o support_v we_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n §._o 2_o that_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n to_o turn_v all_o into_o evil_n of_o the_o other_o we_o have_v lamentable_a experience_n not_o only_o in_o satan_n but_o principal_o in_o our_o own_o sinful_a corruption_n which_o make_v we_o apt_a and_o ready_a to_o abuse_v all_o thing_n unto_o sin_n and_o out_o of_o the_o best_a premise_n to_o infer_v the_o worst_a conclusion_n and_o thus_o our_o wicked_a flesh_n abuse_v god_n save_v attribute_n unto_o sin_n as_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n which_o shall_v cause_v we_o to_o fear_v he_o to_o move_v we_o thereby_o to_o go_v on_o in_o our_o wicked_a course_n more_o sin_v that_o grace_n may_v more_o abound_v his_o patience_n and_o long_o suffer_v which_o shall_v lead_v we_o to_o repentance_n to_o work_v in_o we_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o by_o defer_v our_o repentance_n to_o treasure_n up_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n his_o justice_n and_o righteous_a judgement_n which_o shall_v above_o all_o thing_n make_v we_o afraid_a to_o displease_v he_o because_o he_o be_v a_o consume_a fire_n and_o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o live_a god_n the_o flesh_n abuse_v to_o make_v man_n to_o despair_v of_o 13._o ezech._n 33._o 10_o 11_o esa_n 22._o 12_o 13._o all_o grace_n or_o future_a good_a and_o therefore_o to_o lay_v hold_n of_o the_o present_a delight_n of_o sin_n say_v with_o the_o epicure_n let_v we_o eat_v and_o drink_v for_o to_o 32._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 32._o morrow_n we_o shall_v die_v but_o especial_o and_o most_o ordinary_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n abuse_v god_n temporal_a benefit_n unto_o evil_n which_o be_v original_o good_a be_v unto_o we_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o use_n of_o a_o indifferent_a nature_n good_a to_o those_o who_o use_v they_o well_o and_o evil_a unto_o those_o that_o abuse_v they_o unto_o sin_n and_o of_o this_o kind_n be_v worldly_a prosperity_n with_o all_o earthly_a benefit_n which_o do_v accompany_v it_o as_o health_n wealth_n peace_n plenty_n immunity_n from_o danger_n and_o such_o like_a the_o which_o our_o sinful_a flesh_n abuse_v for_o the_o rob_n of_o our_o soul_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o the_o replenish_n of_o they_o with_o all_o vice_n and_o sin_n as_o forgetfulness_n of_o god_n pride_n profaneness_n neglect_v of_o religion_n and_o contempt_n of_o god_n ordinance_n tyranny_n oppression_n cruelty_n with_o innumerable_a other_o of_o this_o part._n christian_n warfare_n 2._o part._n hellish_a brood_n as_o elsewhere_o i_o have_v more_o full_o show_v §._o 3_o that_o fleshly_a corruption_n abuse_v prosperity_n to_o the_o be_v get_v in_o we_o carnal_a security_n psal_n 111._o 10._o pro._n 1._o 7._o but_o especial_o 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drunkenness_n fraud_n usury_n deceitful_a deal_v and_o matchless_a pride_n show_v especial_o in_o shameless_a and_o monstrous_a fashion_n of_o apparel_n whereby_o woman_n be_v transform_v into_o man_n and_o man_n into_o woman_n and_o what_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o these_o mischief_n but_o carnal_a security_n whereby_o man_n bless_v themselves_o in_o their_o wicked_a course_n and_o put_v far_o from_o they_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n and_o the_o evil_a day_n and_o together_o with_o they_o their_o repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n and_o from_o whence_o do_v this_o security_n arise_v and_o spring_v but_o from_o our_o abundance_n of_o god_n temporal_a blessing_n long_a prosperity_n peace_n and_o plenty_n abuse_v by_o our_o carnal_a corruption_n which_o make_v man_n to_o forget_v god_n because_o they_o find_v
have_v before_o speak_v and_o now_o it_o remain_v that_o we_o speak_v of_o the_o have_v of_o god_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n will_n and_o resolution_n of_o which_o we_o will_v entreat_v first_o general_o and_o then_o more_o special_o the_o general_a duty_n which_o comprise_v all_o the_o particular_n be_v that_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v the_o lord_n to_o be_v in_o himself_o the_o chief_a goodness_n and_o infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n and_o our_o most_o gracious_a and_o love_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o do_v adhere_v and_o cleave_v unto_o he_o with_o all_o our_o soul_n and_o will_n heart_n and_o affection_n resolve_v to_o consecrate_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o his_o worship_n and_o with_o the_o uttermost_a of_o our_o endeavour_n to_o please_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n by_o conform_v our_o life_n in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n unto_o his_o reveal_v will_n leave_v and_o forsake_v whatsoever_o he_o condemn_v as_o evil_n and_o embrace_v and_o practise_v all_o that_o he_o command_v as_o good_a and_o this_o the_o lord_n require_v in_o the_o first_o place_n of_o all_o those_o who_o serve_v he_o thou_o shall_v fear_v the_o 5._o deut_n 10._o 20._o &_o 13._o 4._o jos_n 22._o 5._o lord_n thy_o god_n he_o shall_v thou_o serve_v and_o to_o he_o shall_v thou_o cleave_v and_o again_o you_o shall_v walk_v after_o the_o lord_n your_o god_n and_o fear_v he_o and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o obey_v his_o voice_n and_o you_o shall_v serve_v he_o and_o cleave_v unto_o he_o so_o barnabas_n exhort_v the_o new_a convert_v of_o antioch_n that_o with_o full_a purpose_n of_o 23._o act._n 13._o 23._o heart_n they_o will_v cleave_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o apostle_n persuade_v not_o to_o the_o bare_a practice_n of_o good_a duty_n but_o that_o we_o cleave_v unto_o that_o which_o be_v good_a which_o holy_a resolution_n be_v in_o david_n who_o purpose_v in_o his_o heart_n that_o 3._o psal_n 17._o 3._o his_o mouth_n shall_v not_o transgress_v and_o full_o 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be_v but_o bare_a wisher_n never_o 4._o pro._n 13._o 4._o purpose_v to_o take_v any_o pain_n for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o their_o desire_n neither_o can_v such_o be_v say_v to_o serve_v god_n with_o their_o whole_a heart_n but_o with_o a_o part_n only_o for_o as_o philosophy_n teach_v we_o there_o be_v two_o faculty_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n the_o one_o call_v concupiscible_a which_o desire_v and_o embrace_v that_o good_a which_o reason_n discover_v the_o other_o the_o irascible_a faculty_n which_o be_v displease_v with_o those_o let_n and_o opposition_n that_o hinder_v the_o fruition_n of_o the_o good_a desire_a arm_v we_o with_o resolution_n to_o set_v upon_o and_o overcome_v they_o and_o with_o both_o these_o we_o must_v serve_v god_n cleave_v unto_o he_o and_o his_o will_n with_o the_o desire_n of_o our_o heart_n as_o the_o chief_a good_a and_o resolve_v to_o enjoy_v he_o at_o any_o price_n and_o to_o do_v that_o which_o be_v please_v unto_o he_o notwithstanding_o all_o difficulty_n and_o danger_n which_o oppose_v we_o in_o the_o way_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o property_n of_o sound_a resolution_n as_o first_o that_o it_o must_v be_v universal_a etc._n etc._n but_o see_v many_o man_n deceive_v themselves_o with_o shadow_n and_o show_v of_o good_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n of_o cleave_v unto_o god_n and_o please_v he_o by_o their_o service_n it_o will_v not_o be_v amiss_o to_o set_v down_o some_o property_n and_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v that_o unto_o which_o the_o scripture_n so_o earnest_o persuade_v us._n and_o first_o this_o resolution_n ought_v to_o be_v general_a and_o universal_a extend_v itself_o not_o only_o to_o some_o few_o of_o many_o duty_n but_o unto_o all_o without_o exception_n we_o must_v with_o david_n have_v respect_n unto_o all_o god_n commandment_n 18._o psal_n 119._o 6._o col._n 110._o heb._n 13._o 18._o and_o walk_v worthy_a of_o the_o lord_n unto_o all_o please_a be_v fruitful_a in_o every_o good_a work_n and_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n in_o all_o thing_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v second_o it_o must_v be_v diligent_a and_o painful_a in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o our_o end_n like_v unto_o the_o resolution_n of_o worldling_n in_o compass_v earthly_a thing_n who_o spare_v for_o no_o pain_n for_o the_o achieve_v their_o purpose_n but_o labour_v night_n and_o day_n by_o sea_n and_o land_n for_o the_o compass_v of_o their_o riches_n pleasure_n and_o preferment_n so_o as_o we_o may_v say_v with_o david_n my_o soul_n follow_v hard_a after_o thou_o and_o never_o rest_v in_o our_o 8._o psal_n 63._o 8._o pursuit_n till_o with_o the_o spouse_n in_o the_o canticle_n we_o enjoy_v he_o who_o our_o soul_n love_v three_o it_o must_v be_v so_o magnanimous_a and_o courageous_a that_o nothing_o may_v be_v able_a to_o daunt_v or_o dismay_v it_o and_o the_o great_a the_o difficulty_n and_o danger_n be_v which_o across_o we_o in_o our_o christian_a course_n the_o 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refresh_v and_o renew_v so_o be_v there_o also_o outward_a cause_n which_o shake_v and_o weaken_v it_o if_o it_o be_v not_o due_o &_o even_o daily_o nourish_v for_o we_o daily_a wound_n and_o weaken_v it_o with_o our_o sin_n whilst_o our_o inward_a guilt_n abate_v our_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o confidence_n in_o his_o favour_n by_o lay_v to_o our_o charge_n our_o great_a unworthines_n of_o his_o least_o mercy_n and_o therefore_o we_o have_v need_v to_o renew_v daily_o our_o faith_n as_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o sin_n by_o lay_v hold_n on_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o assure_v we_o that_o our_o sin_n shall_v not_o stop_v the_o course_n of_o god_n mercy_n because_o their_o current_n be_v free_a and_o if_o the_o stream_n be_v not_o dam_v up_o as_o it_o be_v in_o
give_v thanks_n at_o all_o time_n and_o this_o thankfulness_n in_o all_o thing_n we_o must_v show_v at_o all_o time_n that_o be_v daily_a and_o continual_o private_o and_o public_o secret_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o outward_o in_o our_o word_n and_o work_n so_o often_o as_o we_o have_v any_o occasion_n and_o opportunity_n offer_v unto_o we_o either_o ordinary_a or_o extraordinary_a by_o consideration_n either_o of_o positive_a or_o privative_a benefit_n both_o at_o set_a time_n of_o prayer_n and_o throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n by_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n with_o thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o continual_a benefit_n which_o in_o every_o part_n of_o the_o day_n he_o confer_v upon_o we_o as_o our_o deliverance_n from_o evil_n with_o which_o we_o see_v other_o overtake_v our_o preservation_n from_o many_o danger_n to_o which_o we_o be_v daily_o subject_a for_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n against_o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n for_o keep_v our_o heart_n in_o his_o fear_n and_o from_o wander_v with_o the_o world_n in_o the_o byway_n of_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n for_o give_v we_o heart_n to_o seek_v and_o serve_v he_o and_o for_o accept_v of_o we_o and_o our_o imperfect_a action_n in_o the_o perfect_a obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n for_o multiply_v and_o continual_a renew_n of_o all_o his_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n upon_o we_o and_o those_o that_o be_v near_o and_o dear_a unto_o we_o both_o in_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a thing_n and_o for_o those_o assure_a hope_n which_o he_o have_v give_v we_o of_o heavenly_a and_o everlasting_a happiness_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v for_o those_o which_o he_o bestow_v public_o upon_o the_o church_n and_o common_a wealth_n and_o private_o upon_o our_o family_n and_o our_o own_o person_n and_o this_o daily_a and_o continual_a thankfulness_n and_o thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n be_v require_v of_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o speak_v to_o ourselves_o in_o 20._o eph._n 5._o 20._o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n sing_v and_o make_v melody_n in_o our_o heart_n to_o the_o lord_n give_v thanks_n always_o for_o all_o thing_n etc._n etc._n and_o that_o we_o shall_v by_o christ_n offer_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n to_o god_n continual_o that_o be_v the_o 15._o heb._n 13._o 15._o fruit_n of_o our_o lip_n give_v thanks_n to_o his_o name_n and_o this_o be_v david_n daily_a practice_n as_o he_o often_o profess_v i_o will_v bless_v the_o lord_n say_v he_o at_o all_o time_n his_o praise_n shall_v continual_o be_v in_o my_o mouth_n and_o again_o every_o day_n will_v i_o bless_v 1._o psal_n 34_o 1._o thou_o and_o i_o will_v praise_v thy_o name_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o which_o resolution_n because_o 2._o psal_n 145._o 2._o he_o can_v not_o achieve_v by_o his_o own_o ability_n he_o crave_v help_v and_o assistance_n from_o god_n let_v my_o mouth_n be_v fill_v with_o thy_o praise_n and_o with_o thy_o honour_n all_o 15._o psal_n 71._o 8_o 15._o the_o day_n and_o then_o he_o promise_v to_o perform_v it_o i_o will_v say_v he_o praise_v thou_o more_o and_o more_o my_o mouth_n shall_v show_v forth_o thy_o righteousness_n and_o thy_o salvation_n all_o the_o day_n for_o i_o know_v not_o the_o number_n thereof_o §._o sect._n 4_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o unto_o daily_a thanksgiving_n beside_o which_o testimony_n and_o example_n of_o holy_a scripture_n there_o be_v many_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o the_o daily_a and_o continual_a practice_n of_o this_o holy_a duty_n as_o first_o the_o excellency_n of_o it_o see_v it_o be_v the_o continual_a exercise_n of_o the_o holy_a angel_n and_o saint_n in_o heaven_n in_o which_o a_o great_a part_n of_o their_o happiness_n consist_v and_o we_o see_v in_o the_o revelation_n where_o great_a multitude_n of_o the_o saint_n cry_v aloud_o and_o say_v blessing_n and_o glory_n and_o 12._o apoc._n 5._o 13._o &_o 7._o 12._o wisdom_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o honour_n and_o power_n and_o might_n be_v unto_o our_o god_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n and_o this_o exercise_n they_o continue_v day_n and_o 8._o apoc._n 4._o 8._o night_n say_v holy_a holy_a holy_a lord_n god_n almighty_a which_o be_v and_o be_v and_o be_v to_o come_v second_o it_o be_v most_o comely_a and_o decent_a in_o respect_n of_o god_n who_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n all_o glory_n and_o praise_n of_o due_a belong_v to_o he_o as_o be_v the_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o the_o author_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o our_o 2._o psal_n 92._o 2._o our_o good_a and_o therefore_o david_n often_o repeat_v it_o and_o make_v it_o the_o foot_n of_o his_o song_n that_o we_o must_v give_v thanks_n to_o the_o lord_n and_o praise_v he_o because_o he_o 1._o psal_n 1â—6_n 1._o &_o 147._o 1._o be_v good_a and_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o in_o respect_n of_o we_o also_o who_o daily_o receive_v benefit_n at_o his_o hand_n for_o see_v he_o renew_v his_o mercy_n upon_o we_o every_o 23._o psal_n 33._o 1._o lam._n 3._o 23._o morning_n as_o the_o church_n confess_v and_o follow_v we_o with_o his_o favour_n throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n what_o better_o beseem_v we_o then_o to_o be_v thankful_a to_o such_o a_o gracious_a benefactor_n and_o to_o have_v our_o heart_n fill_v with_o thankfulness_n and_o our_o mouth_n with_o his_o praise_n again_o we_o be_v spiritual_a priest_n unto_o god_n to_o offer_v unto_o he_o daily_a sacrifice_n and_o what_o better_o beseem_v 5._o apoc._n 1._o 5._o our_o office_n then_o to_o offer_v unto_o he_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n which_o 14._o psal_n 50._o 14._o be_v the_o sacrifice_n wherein_o his_o soul_n do_v chief_o delight_n for_o it_o be_v a_o principal_a part_n of_o his_o service_n which_o most_o redound_v to_o his_o glory_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n whosoever_o offer_v praise_n glorifi_v i_o and_o be_v daily_o 23_o verse_n 23_o therefore_o to_o be_v perform_v by_o we_o as_o our_o saviour_n teach_v we_o in_o his_o perfect_a form_n of_o prayer_n the_o first_o petition_n whereof_o be_v that_o god_n name_n may_v be_v hallow_v and_o glorify_v and_o the_o conclusion_n a_o acknowledgement_n that_o the_o kingdom_n power_n and_o glory_n do_v belong_v unto_o he_o alone_o three_o it_o be_v the_o main_n end_n for_o which_o god_n bestow_v all_o his_o blessing_n upon_o we_o that_o 18._o deut._n 8._o 18._o we_o shall_v yield_v unto_o he_o the_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o his_o own_o gift_n the_o which_o we_o will_v perform_v if_o we_o be_v not_o too_o too_o ungrateful_a see_v they_o be_v so_o inestimable_a and_o manifold_a and_o yet_o he_o in_o love_n of_o they_o all_o require_v nothing_o of_o we_o but_o that_o we_o daily_o show_v ourselves_o thankful_a debtor_n yea_o in_o truth_n we_o have_v nothing_o else_o to_o return_v unto_o he_o see_v all_o we_o have_v be_v he_o already_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o though_o he_o be_v a_o king_n 3._o psal_n 16._o 3._o yet_o confess_v after_o long_a deliberation_n his_o nullity_n and_o insufficiency_n in_o this_o kind_n and_o therefore_o conclude_v that_o he_o will_v render_v unto_o he_o thanks_o 12._o psal_n 116._o 12._o and_o praise_n yea_o it_o be_v the_o end_n why_o god_n have_v give_v we_o our_o tongue_n that_o with_o they_o we_o shall_v glorify_v he_o whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o psalmist_n call_v his_o tongue_n his_o glory_n because_o it_o be_v the_o instrument_n of_o glorify_v god_n and_o therefore_o they_o be_v utter_o unworthy_a this_o excellent_a gift_n of_o speech_n wherein_o 8._o psal_n 30._o 12._o &_o 57_o 8._o we_o excel_v all_o the_o creature_n who_o do_v not_o in_o the_o use_n of_o it_o aim_v chief_o at_o this_o end_n for_o which_o it_o be_v give_v they_o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v stir_v up_o to_o thankfulness_n now_o the_o mean_n of_o yield_v unto_o god_n this_o daily_a and_o continual_a thankfulness_n be_v partly_o to_o remove_v the_o cause_n and_o occasion_n of_o ungratitude_n 15._o 1._o chro._n 17._o 16._o &_o 29._o 14_o 15._o and_o partly_o to_o use_v all_o help_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v further_v in_o this_o duty_n concern_v the_o former_a we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o pride_n and_o all_o opinion_n of_o our_o own_o merit_n which_o will_v make_v we_o to_o think_v that_o all_o which_o we_o receive_v be_v less_o than_o we_o deserve_v and_o contrariwise_o embrace_v humility_n and_o whole_o deny_v ourselves_o with_o our_o own_o work_n and_o worthiness_n and_o so_o we_o shall_v be_v thankful_a for_o the_o least_o benefit_n when_o we_o consider_v that_o they_o be_v more_o than_o we_o deserve_v second_o we_o must_v not_o attribute_v the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o 17._o psal_n 127._o
of_o god_n with_o his_o saint_n &_o angel_n as_o the_o perfect_a garment_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n already_o thorough_o finish_v by_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n and_o those_o rich_a ornament_n of_o his_o spiritual_a grace_n which_o be_v now_o inchoate_n and_o begin_v and_o shall_v be_v perfect_v in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o not_o stay_v here_o but_o also_o as_o careful_o apply_v and_o put_v they_o on_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n as_o we_o do_v our_o apparel_n with_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o body_n which_o otherwise_o will_v do_v we_o no_o more_o good_a than_o the_o best_a garment_n lie_v in_o our_o 24._o phil._n 3._o 9_o rom._n 13._o 14._o eph._n 4._o 23_o 24._o chest_n and_o never_o apply_v to_o the_o use_n of_o our_o body_n and_o final_o see_v we_o content_v not_o ourselves_o to_o clothe_v some_o part_n of_o our_o body_n that_o need_v clothing_n and_o leave_v other_o naked_a but_o to_o have_v they_o all_o cover_v with_o fit_a ornament_n for_o every_o several_a part_n so_o let_v we_o not_o rest_v content_v to_o have_v our_o soul_n in_o part_n clothe_v and_o in_o part_n leave_v naked_a in_o their_o natural_a deformity_n but_o to_o have_v all_o ornament_n of_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n put_v on_o take_v daily_o must_v care_v to_o supply_v that_o wherein_o we_o find_v ourselves_o most_o defective_a §._o sect._n 4_o that_o in_o our_o first_o meditation_n we_o must_v renew_v our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n now_o as_o we_o be_v thus_o to_o take_v these_o &_o all_o other_o such_o like_a good_a occasion_n of_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n so_o our_o chief_a care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o do_v daily_o renew_v our_o repentance_n and_o faith_n in_o christ_n use_v to_o this_o purpose_n all_o those_o help_n and_o mean_n which_o i_o have_v former_o prescribe_v for_o the_o better_a performance_n of_o which_o duty_n we_o must_v set_v a_o sure_a watch_n before_o the_o door_n of_o our_o heart_n to_o keep_v out_o all_o wander_a thought_n and_o earthly_a desire_n from_o enter_v into_o they_o which_o will_v distract_v we_o in_o this_o holy_a exercise_n or_o if_o any_o through_o heedelesnesse_n have_v creep_v in_o at_o unaware_o our_o second_o care_n must_v be_v to_o strangle_v and_o choke_v they_o as_o soon_o as_o they_o be_v enter_v and_o to_o check_v ourselves_o in_o that_o we_o have_v be_v so_o negligent_a in_o keep_v our_o watch_n but_o above_o all_o thing_n we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o countenance_n and_o defend_v our_o infirmity_n and_o slip_n in_o this_o kind_n by_o object_v against_o this_o exercise_n that_o it_o will_v take_v up_o too_o much_o time_n and_o our_o leisure_n will_v not_o serve_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n which_o we_o must_v not_o neglect_v and_o our_o many_o and_o weighty_a occasion_n and_o affair_n which_o be_v sufficient_a to_o take_v up_o our_o whole_a time_n and_o exercise_v all_o our_o thought_n for_o the_o right_a order_n and_o manage_n of_o they_o for_o there_o be_v no_o man_n so_o much_o employ_v in_o worldly_a business_n who_o do_v not_o waste_v more_o time_n idle_o and_o upon_o unnecessary_a thing_n which_o bring_v no_o profit_n to_o his_o soul_n body_n nor_o state_n then_o be_v require_v for_o these_o spiritual_a meditation_n which_o be_v short_a in_o themselves_o may_v yet_o be_v more_o contract_v into_o such_o a_o narrow_a room_n that_o less_o than_o one_o quarter_n of_o a_o hour_n may_v be_v sufficient_a for_o they_o the_o which_o we_o may_v reasonable_o think_v will_v be_v no_o hindrance_n to_o our_o profitable_a proceed_n in_o our_o worldly_a affair_n and_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n see_v a_o good_a beginning_n be_v a_o great_a furtherance_n to_o a_o good_a end_n and_o a_o ill_a conclusion_n in_o matter_n that_o concern_v our_o earthly_a estate_n can_v arise_v from_o such_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a premise_n yea_o rather_o we_o may_v with_o faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n assure_v ourselves_o that_o see_v the_o lord_n only_o build_v the_o house_n and_o without_o his_o blessing_n 2._o psal_n 127._o 1_o 2._o all_o our_o labour_n and_o endeavour_n be_v spend_v in_o vain_a he_o will_v so_o order_v all_o our_o affair_n with_o his_o providence_n that_o the_o harvest_n which_o we_o be_v to_o reap_v of_o our_o labour_n in_o the_o whole_a day_n follow_v will_v not_o be_v the_o worse_o because_o we_o have_v offer_v unto_o he_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o the_o morning_n nor_o that_o he_o will_v abate_v we_o of_o our_o wage_n because_o we_o have_v be_v careful_a to_o do_v he_o better_o service_n or_o though_o hereby_o we_o shall_v be_v somewhat_o scant_v in_o earthly_a thing_n yet_o be_v there_o no_o reason_n why_o we_o shall_v be_v discourage_v from_o perform_v these_o religious_a duty_n see_v they_o be_v as_o much_o more_o excellent_a weighty_a and_o necessary_a than_o all_o earthly_a affair_n and_o the_o profit_n and_o pleasure_n that_o do_v accompany_v they_o as_o the_o soul_n excel_v the_o body_n 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saviour_n christ_n a_o example_n for_o 6._o job._n 4._o and_o the_o 6._o our_o imitation_n who_o take_v occasion_n from_o corporal_a bread_n and_o water_n to_o discourse_v of_o the_o spiritual_a manna_n and_o water_n of_o life_n from_o a_o worldly_a feast_n to_o 39_o luk._n 14._o 15_o 16_o 17._o job._n 7._o 38_o 39_o speak_v of_o a_o spiritual_a banquet_n and_o of_o the_o live_a water_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n give_v to_o all_o that_o believe_v in_o he_o and_o this_o be_v a_o fit_a and_o profitable_a exercise_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n commend_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o scripture_n and_o practice_n of_o the_o church_n as_o hereby_o it_o appear_v in_o that_o the_o psalm_n which_o be_v 92._o psal_n 92._o special_o appoint_v for_o the_o sabbath_n contain_v in_o it_o for_o the_o most_o part_n a_o meditation_n upon_o the_o work_n of_o god_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o the_o evening_n must_v be_v spend_v â—n_o religious_a exercise_n in_o the_o evening_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n we_o 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and_o holy_a spirit_n will_v bless_v unto_o we_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o ministry_n of_o his_o word_n whereof_o we_o have_v be_v partaker_n on_o that_o day_n write_v the_o thing_n we_o have_v learn_v in_o our_o memory_n and_o heart_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o put_v they_o in_o practice_n and_o to_o make_v use_n of_o they_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o final_o as_o we_o be_v to_o praise_n god_n for_o all_o his_o other_o mercy_n so_o particular_o for_o give_v we_o time_n to_o sanctify_v his_o sabbath_n and_o suffer_v we_o to_o enjoy_v the_o bless_a light_n of_o his_o word_n and_o gospel_n for_o grant_v we_o liberty_n with_o such_o peace_n and_o safety_n to_o tread_v in_o his_o court_n and_o to_o make_v our_o suit_n and_o supplication_n know_v unto_o he_o with_o assurance_n to_o have_v they_o hear_v and_o grant_v and_o thus_o have_v finish_v this_o holy_a exercise_n and_o the_o time_n of_o sleep_n approach_v we_o must_v prepare_v ourselves_o 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and_o therefore_o can_v apply_v unto_o we_o christ_n our_o righteousness_n though_o they_o do_v not_o justify_v we_o before_o god_n yet_o they_o justify_v we_o before_o man_n that_o be_v declare_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v though_o they_o be_v not_o cause_n yet_o they_o be_v necessary_a and_o inseparable_a effect_n of_o our_o justification_n though_o they_o be_v not_o require_v unto_o the_o act_n of_o justification_n but_o faith_n only_o unite_n we_o unto_o christ_n our_o righteousness_n yet_o unto_o the_o party_n justify_v for_o as_o he_o that_o do_v righteousness_n be_v righteous_a so_o he_o that_o be_v righteous_a 7._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 7._o do_v righteousness_n the_o cause_n and_o effect_v always_o concur_v and_o go_v together_o final_o though_o they_o be_v not_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o salvation_n which_o be_v god_n free_a gift_n a_o inheritance_n and_o not_o a_o purchase_n make_v by_o ourselves_o yet_o they_o be_v the_o mean_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o it_o and_o though_o 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and_o arm_v we_o against_o the_o deep_a security_n of_o the_o latter_a day_n give_v we_o in_o charge_n as_o a_o notable_a mean_n to_o cause_v the_o one_o and_o prevent_v the_o other_o that_o we_o take_v heed_n unto_o ourselves_o lest_o at_o any_o time_n 34._o luk._n 21._o 34._o our_o heart_n be_v overcharge_v with_o surfeit_v and_o drunkenness_n and_o the_o care_n of_o this_o life_n and_o so_o that_o day_n come_v upon_o we_o at_o unaware_o which_o mean_v of_o watchfulness_n when_o noah_n and_o lot_n neglect_v they_o soon_o fall_v into_o a_o dangerous_a sleep_n of_o sin_n neither_o must_v this_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n extend_v only_o to_o meat_n and_o drink_n see_v we_o may_v be_v drink_v with_o the_o intoxicate_a cup_n of_o pleasure_n and_o carnal_a delight_n and_o surfeit_v upon_o worldly_a prosperity_n and_o earthly_a thing_n when_o we_o do_v too_o hungerly_o affect_v they_o in_o our_o desire_n and_o set_v our_o heart_n immoderate_o upon_o they_o but_o they_o must_v reach_v also_o as_o i_o show_v before_o when_o i_o speak_v of_o sobriety_n to_o the_o right_a order_n of_o our_o mind_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o temporary_a blessing_n in_o a_o due_a manner_n and_o measure_n so_o as_o they_o may_v be_v help_n and_o not_o hindrance_n unto_o we_o in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o if_o we_o neglect_v we_o may_v surfeit_v and_o be_v spiritual_o drink_v 21._o esa_n 29._o 9_o and_o 51._o 21._o though_o we_o be_v never_o so_o temperate_a in_o the_o use_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_n the_o second_o mean_n to_o make_v we_o watchful_a be_v to_o nourish_v in_o our_o heart_n the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n not_o a_o servile_a fear_n which_o will_v make_v every_o slave_n watchful_a over_o his_o way_n for_o fear_n of_o the_o whip_n but_o a_o filial_a and_o childlike_a fear_n which_o will_v cause_v we_o to_o keep_v over_o ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n a_o diligent_a watch_n that_o we_o may_v do_v nothing_o displease_v in_o his_o sight_n who_o so_o love_v we_o and_o who_o we_o so_o love_v and_o contrariwise_o that_o we_o may_v so_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o the_o perform_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n as_o that_o god_n may_v be_v well_o please_v in_o we_o and_o we_o in_o he_o he_o delight_v to_o do_v we_o good_a and_o we_o delight_v to_o praise_v his_o goodness_n of_o which_o filial_a fear_n the_o psalmist_n speak_v there_o be_v 4._o psal_n 130._o 4._o mercy_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v fear_v and_o this_o be_v the_o fear_n which_o the_o lord_n 42._o jer._n 32._o 42._o promise_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n that_o he_o will_v put_v it_o into_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o child_n and_o servant_n that_o they_o may_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o this_o be_v it_o which_o as_o the_o wise_a man_n tell_v we_o cause_v man_n to_o depart_v from_o evil_a as_o we_o see_v in_o 6._o prou._n 14_o 16._o and_o 16._o 6._o the_o example_n of_o job_n who_o be_v say_v to_o be_v a_o man_n fear_v god_n and_o eschew_v evil_a and_o therefore_o david_n desire_v to_o restrain_v man_n from_o sin_n put_v as_o it_o be_v into_o their_o mouth_n the_o bridle_n of_o god_n fear_n stand_v in_o awe_n say_v he_o 4._o psal_n 4._o 4._o and_o sin_v not_o and_o contrariwise_o if_o this_o fear_n be_v not_o in_o we_o and_o our_o heart_n be_v take_v up_o with_o carnal_a security_n we_o present_o neglect_v to_o keep_v any_o watch_n like_o a_o city_n which_o fear_v not_o the_o approach_n of_o any_o enemy_n and_o rush_v without_o care_n into_o all_o wickedness_n and_o this_o the_o old_a serpent_n know_v well_o who_o have_v no_o hope_n to_o prevail_v against_o our_o first_o parent_n so_o long_o as_o be_v afraid_a 4._o gen._n 3._o 4._o of_o god_n threaten_v they_o keep_v their_o watch_n he_o persuade_v they_o first_o to_o cast_v out_o this_o fear_n by_o unbelief_n whereby_o become_v secure_a they_o be_v easy_o draw_v into_o transgression_n this_o make_v abraham_n think_v that_o the_o egyptian_n be_v ready_a for_o all_o wickedness_n because_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v not_o 1._o gen._n 20._o 11._o psal_n 36._o 1._o in_o the_o land_n and_o the_o psalmist_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o transgression_n of_o the_o wicked_a persuade_v he_o to_o conclude_v that_o there_o be_v no_o fear_n of_o god_n before_o their_o eye_n and_o final_o the_o apostle_n have_v repeat_v a_o whole_a bead_n roll_n of_o many_o sin_n which_o have_v defile_v every_o several_a part_n of_o wicked_a man_n make_v the_o same_o conclusion_n with_o the_o psalmist_n that_o because_o they_o be_v destitute_a of_o god_n fear_n this_o be_v the_o cause_n which_o make_v way_n for_o all_o the_o rest_n 20._o rom._n 3._o 18_o 19_o 20._o §._o sect._n 2_o the_o three_o
for_o their_o sin_n and_o all_o other_o who_o shall_v believe_v in_o he_o and_o such_o a_o solemn_a thanksgiving_n be_v make_v by_o deborah_n 5._o judg._n 5._o and_o the_o people_n for_o their_o victory_n over_o sisera_n and_o their_o freedom_n from_o the_o tyranny_n of_o jabin_n king_n of_o canaan_n who_o have_v long_o oppress_v they_o by_o david_n when_o as_o god_n have_v deliver_v he_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o his_o enemy_n and_o especial_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o saul_n and_o by_o hester_n mordecay_n and_o the_o jew_n 9_o hest_n 9_o of_o the_o captivity_n from_o that_o fearful_a conspiracy_n of_o haman_n who_o have_v plot_v the_o destruction_n of_o the_o whole_a nation_n and_o such_o a_o feast_n of_o thanksgiving_n we_o worthy_o celebrate_v upon_o the_o five_o of_o november_n for_o that_o marvelous_a and_o almost_o miraculous_a deliverance_n of_o our_o king_n and_o state_n from_o that_o horrible_a and_o unmatchable_a powder-treason_n by_o give_v wisdom_n to_o our_o gracious_a sovereign_n to_o interpret_v their_o dark_a riddle_n as_o he_o do_v sometime_o to_o daniel_n for_o the_o expound_v of_o nebuchadnezar_n dream_v when_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o wise_a in_o the_o land_n can_v not_o unfold_v it_o of_o the_o other_o we_o have_v a_o example_n in_o abraham_n who_o make_v a_o solemn_a feast_n that_o he_o may_v render_v unto_o god_n 21._o gen._n 21._o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o give_v unto_o he_o contrary_a to_o all_o hope_n a_o son_n in_o his_o old_a age_n of_o who_o shall_v come_v that_o promise_a seed_n in_o which_o both_o himself_o and_o all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n shall_v be_v bless_v §._o sect._n 2_o when_o this_o solemn_a thanksgiving_n be_v most_o seasonable_a how_o it_o differ_v from_o that_o which_o be_v ordinary_a and_o the_o kind_n of_o it_o which_o example_n we_o ought_v to_o imitate_v consecrate_v unto_o god_n some_o day_n for_o solemn_a thanksgiving_n whensoever_o we_o receive_v from_o he_o any_o great_a and_o extraordinary_a benefit_n either_o privative_a consist_v in_o deliverance_n from_o some_o imminent_a or_o present_a evil_n or_o positive_a when_o as_o he_o vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o some_o great_a and_o unexpected_a blessing_n but_o above_o all_o other_o time_n we_o must_v perform_v this_o duty_n when_o we_o celebrate_v the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n in_o remembrance_n of_o that_o inestimable_a benefit_n the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o the_o death_n and_o passion_n of_o jesus_n christ_n whereby_o we_o be_v deliver_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n the_o which_o be_v call_v the_o eucharist_n or_o a_o sacrament_n of_o thanksgiving_n because_o therein_o we_o do_v in_o a_o solemn_a manner_n render_v unto_o god_n thanks_n and_o praise_n for_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o that_o great_a charter_n of_o our_o peace_n seal_v first_o by_o his_o blood_n and_o now_o by_o this_o sacrament_n institute_v to_o put_v we_o in_o remembrance_n of_o it_o and_o as_o it_o be_v afresh_o to_o renew_v his_o covenant_n and_o to_o put_v our_o pardon_n into_o our_o own_o hand_n now_o this_o extraordinary_a thanksgiving_n to_o be_v use_v upon_o such_o special_a occasion_n differ_v from_o that_o which_o be_v ordinary_a not_o in_o the_o matter_n which_o be_v one_o and_o the_o same_o but_o in_o the_o manner_n and_o measure_n which_o according_a to_o the_o occasion_n aught_o to_o be_v extraordinary_a in_o quantity_n and_o degree_n for_o our_o heart_n must_v be_v more_o then_o usual_o inflame_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n love_n and_o goodness_n and_o inward_a joy_n in_o the_o special_a fruition_n of_o his_o singular_a blessing_n which_o must_v affect_v they_o with_o extraordinary_a zeal_n to_o glorify_v and_o praise_v he_o and_o to_o express_v our_o thankfulness_n by_o renew_v our_o covenant_n with_o god_n bind_v ourselves_o by_o firm_a resolution_n that_o in_o sense_n of_o his_o present_a favour_n we_o will_v be_v more_o devout_a and_o zealous_a in_o all_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v than_o ever_o we_o have_v be_v in_o time_n past_a and_o by_o continue_v our_o thanksgiving_n in_o a_o solemn_a manner_n for_o a_o long_a time_n then_o ordinary_a set_v it_o apart_o as_o a_o sabbath_n of_o rest_n from_o all_o our_o worldly_a labour_n that_o it_o may_v be_v whole_o spend_v in_o god_n praise_n and_o in_o testify_v our_o love_n and_o inward_a joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o he_o by_o outward_a feast_n and_o more_o liberal_a use_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_n and_o all_o other_o comfort_n of_o this_o life_n and_o in_o show_v our_o love_n and_o bounty_n in_o obedience_n to_o god_n by_o entertain_v at_o our_o table_n and_o by_o send_v gift_n and_o reward_n unto_o our_o poor_a neighbour_n that_o they_o also_o may_v rejoice_v with_o us._n and_o this_o solemn_a feast_n and_o thanksgiving_n be_v according_a to_o the_o occasion_n of_o it_o public_a or_o private_a public_a for_o some_o public_a benefit_n which_o concern_v the_o welfare_n of_o the_o church_n or_o commonwealth_n which_o be_v to_o be_v appoint_v only_o by_o the_o public_a authority_n of_o christian_a magistrate_n and_o be_v to_o be_v celebrate_v in_o a_o most_o solemn_a and_o public_a manner_n all_o sort_n and_o condition_n of_o man_n assemble_v together_o in_o the_o church_n to_o magnify_v and_o praise_v god_n holy_a name_n and_o to_o crave_v the_o continuance_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n the_o which_o prayer_n and_o praise_n be_v profitable_o conjoin_v with_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n for_o the_o stir_v up_o of_o the_o whole_a assembly_n to_o extraordinary_a thankfulness_n when_o as_o thereby_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o blessing_n receive_v and_o the_o inestimable_a mercy_n of_o god_n be_v set_v forth_o unto_o they_o private_a for_o some_o special_a benefit_n bestow_v either_o on_o a_o particular_a person_n or_o a_o whole_a family_n which_o be_v to_o be_v solemnize_v by_o sing_v of_o psalm_n prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n read_v of_o some_o portion_n of_o holy_a scripture_n fit_a for_o the_o present_a occasion_n holy_a conference_n whereby_o we_o be_v to_o magnify_v god_n mercy_n and_o to_o recount_v and_o tell_v what_o great_a thing_n he_o have_v do_v for_o we_o and_o also_o express_v our_o inward_a joy_n by_o a_o more_o free_a and_o liberal_a use_n of_o god_n creature_n whereof_o we_o must_v also_o cause_v our_o poor_a neighbour_n to_o have_v some_o taste_n the_o which_o kind_n of_o feast_v and_o solemn_a thanksgiving_n be_v a_o notable_a help_n unto_o true_a godliness_n as_o it_o work_v our_o heart_n to_o a_o more_o lively_a sense_n &_o feeling_n of_o god_n love_n stir_v we_o up_o to_o more_o zealous_a performance_n of_o all_o religious_a duty_n unto_o he_o who_o have_v be_v so_o gracious_a and_o good_a unto_o we_o and_o as_o it_o give_v we_o occasion_n to_o renew_v our_o covenant_n with_o god_n and_o to_o confirm_v our_o resolution_n that_o we_o will_v be_v more_o diligent_a and_o zealous_a in_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o may_v please_v and_o glorify_v he_o cap._n xxxiiii_o of_o the_o second_o extraordinary_a mean_n which_o be_v solemn_a fast_v §._o sect._n 1_o what_o a_o true_a fast_o be_v and_o how_o it_o differ_v from_o all_o other_o fast_n the_o other_o extraordinary_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v a_o holy_a fast_n of_o which_o it_o be_v my_o purpose_n to_o speak_v brief_o though_o the_o use_n and_o benefit_n of_o this_o duty_n be_v so_o great_a that_o it_o well_o deserve_v a_o more_o full_a discourse_n because_o it_o be_v already_o so_o excellent_o and_o exact_o handle_v in_o diverse_a treatise_n purposely_o write_v of_o this_o argument_n and_o especial_o in_o one_o which_o be_v call_v the_o holy_a exercise_n of_o a_o true_a fast_o and_o in_o another_o entitle_v the_o christian_a exercise_n of_o fast_v write_v many_o year_n since_o by_o the_o right_n reverend_a father_n and_o my_o most_o dear_a brother_n that_o nothing_o material_a can_v be_v add_v unto_o it_o and_o therefore_o i_o will_v content_v myself_o to_o set_v down_o after_o my_o own_o manner_n some_o of_o those_o point_n brief_o which_o be_v most_o essential_a and_o necessary_a unto_o this_o exercise_n for_o how_o shall_v i_o in_o a_o chapter_n express_v all_o full_o which_o will_v require_v a_o whole_a treatise_n refer_v the_o christian_a reader_n unto_o those_o learned_a treatise_n if_o he_o desire_v more_o thorough_a satisfaction_n and_o particular_a direction_n in_o any_o of_o they_o and_o first_o that_o we_o may_v begin_v with_o the_o description_n of_o this_o duty_n a_o fast_a as_o we_o here_o understand_v it_o be_v a_o voluntary_a religious_a and_o solemn_a action_n undertake_v upon_o some_o extraordinary_a occasion_n wherein_o we_o serious_o humble_v ourselves_o before_o god_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o
§._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v in_o our_o fast_a abstain_v for_o the_o most_o part_n from_o all_o worldly_a comfort_n and_o as_o we_o must_v thus_o total_o abstain_v from_o meat_n and_o drink_n so_o must_v we_o in_o the_o great_a part_n from_o all_o other_o bodily_a and_o worldly_a comfort_n 18._o col._n 4._o 2._o eph._n 6._o 18._o and_o delight_n and_o much_o more_o moderate_v ourselves_o in_o the_o use_n of_o they_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o will_v stand_v with_o necessity_n and_o comeliness_n then_o at_o other_o time_n thus_o we_o must_v abridge_v ourselves_o from_o some_o part_n of_o our_o ordinary_a sleep_n that_o by_o this_o bodily_a wake_n we_o may_v be_v more_o ready_a to_o keep_v the_o spiritual_a watch_n &_o have_v more_o time_n to_o spend_v in_o religious_a and_o spiritual_a duty_n as_o also_o that_o we_o may_v hereby_o testify_v our_o humiliation_n acknowledge_v ourselves_o unworthy_a as_o of_o other_o blessing_n so_o of_o our_o ordinary_a rest_n and_o sleep_v to_o which_o purpose_n the_o faithful_a 16._o 2._o sam._n 12._o 16._o joel_n 1._o 16._o under_o the_o law_n do_v lie_v upon_o the_o ground_n and_o in_o sackcloth_n and_o hard_a bed_n that_o lie_v thus_o uneasy_o they_o may_v take_v the_o less_o rest_n wherein_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o so_o perform_v this_o bodily_a exercise_n as_o that_o it_o do_v not_o the_o next_o day_n disable_v we_o for_o god_n spiritual_a service_n as_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o prayer_n which_o be_v the_o end_n of_o it_o by_o make_v we_o drowsy_a and_o sleepy_a through_o overmuch_o watch_v second_o we_o must_v moderate_v ourselves_o in_o the_o use_n of_o our_o apparel_n put_v on_o our_o worst_a attire_n which_o may_v be_v most_o fit_a to_o signify_v and_o also_o further_o our_o humiliation_n and_o in_o any_o case_n for_o that_o time_n to_o forbear_v such_o show_n of_o bravery_n in_o our_o 6._o exod._n 33._o 5_o 6._o garment_n either_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o costlinesse_n of_o the_o stuff_n or_o fashion_n as_o may_v in_o the_o eye_n of_o other_o be_v a_o ensign_n of_o our_o pride_n and_o in_o our_o own_o heart_n the_o fuel_n of_o it_o and_o much_o less_o be_v we_o at_o such_o time_n to_o use_v light_n and_o vain_a fashion_n frizle_v of_o the_o hair_n and_o paint_v of_o the_o 5._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 5._o face_n which_o if_o they_o be_v at_o all_o time_n unlawful_a and_o utter_o mis-beseeming_a christian_n who_o best_a ornament_n be_v humility_n and_o modesty_n then_o sure_o be_v they_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o humiliation_n odious_a and_o abominable_a three_o we_o must_v abstain_v this_o day_n from_o all_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a 5._o quod_fw-la si_fw-la gula_fw-la sola_fw-la peccavit_fw-la sola_fw-la quoque_fw-la ieiunet_n &_o sufficit_fw-la si_fw-mi verò_fw-la peccaverunt_fw-la &_o cetera_fw-la membra_fw-la cur_n non_fw-la ieiunent_fw-la &_o ipsa_fw-la &_o c_o bernard_n de_fw-fr ieiunio_fw-la quadrage_n serm_n 3._o joel_n 2._o 16._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 5._o delight_n and_o please_v the_o sense_n which_o will_v lessen_v our_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n hinder_v our_o humiliation_n and_o abstract_n our_o mind_n from_o spiritual_a duty_n and_o as_o we_o must_v not_o delight_v the_o taste_n with_o meat_n and_o drink_n so_o neither_o the_o eye_n with_o delightful_a sight_n nor_o the_o care_n with_o pleasant_a music_n and_o witty_a and_o merry_a discourse_n nor_o the_o smell_n with_o sweet_a odour_n especial_o the_o use_n of_o the_o marriage_n bed_n be_v to_o be_v forbear_v even_o of_o the_o bride_n and_o bridegroom_n and_o much_o more_o of_o other_o and_o recreation_n in_o all_o kind_n which_o be_v at_o other_o time_n lawful_a and_o necessary_a for_o the_o refresh_n and_o cheer_v of_o the_o heart_n and_o mind_n last_o we_o must_v in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n abstain_v from_o all_o worldly_a business_n and_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n see_v it_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v as_o a_o sabbath_n and_o day_n of_o rest_n in_o the_o strict_a kind_n for_o the_o lord_n injoin_v we_o 13._o levit._fw-la 23._o 36._o esa_n 58._o 13._o that_o in_o this_o sabbath_n of_o humiliation_n we_o do_v not_o our_o own_o pleasure_n walk_v in_o our_o own_o way_n nor_o speak_v our_o own_o word_n the_o which_o rest_n be_v necessary_a on_o this_o day_n that_o we_o may_v consecrate_v it_o whole_o unto_o the_o lord_n by_o spend_v it_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n without_o distraction_n and_o also_o that_o we_o may_v hereby_o be_v put_v in_o mind_n of_o our_o rest_n from_o sin_n for_o if_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n which_o be_v lawful_a in_o themselves_o may_v not_o on_o this_o day_n be_v lawful_o do_v then_o how_o odious_a must_v we_o needs_o think_v will_v it_o be_v unto_o god_n if_o do_v the_o work_n of_o darkness_n we_o serve_v the_o world_n the_o devil_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n now_o the_o time_n of_o this_o bodily_a exercise_n which_o it_o be_v to_o continue_v may_v be_v diverse_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o diverse_a occasion_n which_o require_v great_a or_o lesser_a humiliation_n and_o the_o diverse_a state_n of_o man_n body_n as_o they_o be_v able_a to_o hold_v out_o in_o this_o exercise_n without_o impayr_v of_o their_o health_n the_o ordinary_a time_n of_o a_o fast_o be_v the_o space_n of_o four_o and_o twenty_o hour_n or_o of_o a_o natural_a day_n from_o supper_n time_n on_o one_o day_n to_o supper_n time_n on_o another_o or_o from_o dinner_n to_o dinner_n though_o this_o be_v less_o fit_a and_o more_o rare_o use_v because_o it_o shall_v be_v a_o whole_a day_n that_o be_v consecrate_v unto_o god_n as_o a_o sabbath_n of_o humiliation_n and_o not_o part_n of_o two_o day_n so_o the_o lord_n injoin_v it_o say_v it_o shall_v be_v unto_o you_o a_o sabbath_n of_o rest_n and_o you_o shall_v afflict_v 35._o levit._fw-la 23._o 36._o jud._n 20._o 26._o jos_n 7._o 6._o 2._o sam._n 1_o 12._o &_o 3._o 35._o your_o soul_n in_o the_o nine_o day_n of_o the_o month_n at_o even_o from_o even_o to_o even_o shall_v you_o celebrate_v your_o sabbath_n the_o which_o be_v according_o observe_v by_o the_o faithful_a from_o time_n to_o time_n but_o when_o the_o occasion_n have_v be_v extraordinary_o great_a and_o the_o cause_n of_o humiliation_n of_o great_a weight_n and_o importance_n the_o faithful_a have_v prolong_v the_o time_n of_o their_o fast_n to_o testify_v their_o sorrow_n for_o their_o sin_n so_o much_o the_o more_o and_o that_o with_o great_a fervency_n they_o may_v implore_v god_n mercy_n for_o the_o deliverance_n of_o they_o from_o some_o imminent_a danger_n of_o fearful_a destruction_n in_o which_o case_n hester_n &_o the_o jew_n continue_v their_o fast_n three_o day_n together_o daniel_n 9_o hest_n 4._o 16_o 17._o dan._n 10._o 2_o 3._o act._n 9_o 9_o one_o and_o twenty_o day_n paul_n three_o day_n to_o the_o end_n that_o have_v a_o long_a time_n for_o this_o exercise_n their_o humiliation_n may_v be_v the_o great_a and_o their_o heart_n more_o thorough_o touch_v with_o a_o thorough_a sense_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o with_o a_o lively_a feel_n of_o their_o distress_a estate_n than_o they_o can_v have_v be_v in_o a_o short_a time_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a exercise_n in_o our_o fast_n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o christian_a fast_o be_v the_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a exercise_n which_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o outward_a and_o without_o which_o it_o be_v of_o no_o 17._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 8._o rom._n 14._o 17._o value_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o bodily_a exercise_n profit_v little_a but_o godliness_n be_v profitable_a unto_o all_o thing_n and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n consist_v not_o in_o meat_n and_o drink_n but_o righteousness_n and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o lord_n have_v always_o reject_v the_o outward_a fast_o as_o hypocritical_a and_o superstitious_a if_o the_o inward_a fast_o be_v not_o join_v with_o it_o thus_o he_o charge_v the_o jew_n that_o they_o fast_v to_o themselves_o and_o not_o to_o he_o when_o they_o rest_v in_o the_o external_a abstinence_n and_o bodily_a humiliation_n and_o tell_v they_o that_o if_o they_o will_v keep_v a_o fast_o which_o shall_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o they_o must_v execute_v judgement_n and_o show_v mercy_n and_o compassion_n every_o man_n to_o his_o brother_n and_o not_o oppress_v the_o fatherless_a 10._o zach._n 7._o 5_o 6_o 9_o 10._o stranger_n and_o poor_a nor_o so_o much_o as_o imagine_v evil_a against_o their_o brother_n in_o their_o heart_n so_o elsewhere_o he_o reject_v the_o fast_a of_o the_o jew_n because_o therein_o they_o only_o afflict_v their_o soul_n with_o bodily_a abstinence_n and_o do_v hang_v down_o their_o head_n like_o a_o bulrush_n for_o a_o day_n and_o do_v spread_v sackcloth_n 8._o esa_n
withhold_v from_o they_o that_o walk_v upright_o and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n testify_v that_o god_n according_a to_o his_o divine_a power_n have_v give_v unto_o we_o that_o be_v all_o the_o faithful_a who_o serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o thing_n that_o pertain_v unto_o life_n and_o godliness_n through_o the_o knowledge_n of_o he_o who_o have_v call_v we_o to_o glory_n and_o virtue_n whereby_o be_v give_v unto_o we_o exceed_o great_a and_o precious_a promise_n etc._n etc._n now_o these_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n which_o god_n have_v promise_v as_o the_o gracious_a reward_n of_o a_o godly_a conversation_n be_v either_o temporal_a and_o of_o this_o life_n or_o eternal_a and_o of_o the_o life_n to_o come_v those_o of_o this_o life_n be_v either_o corporal_a concern_v the_o body_n and_o outward_a estate_n or_o spiritual_a respect_v chief_o the_o good_a of_o the_o soul_n by_o enrich_v it_o with_o all_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n the_o benefit_n of_o the_o former_a kind_n be_v promise_v to_o all_o those_o who_o serve_v the_o lord_n and_o careful_o observe_v all_o his_o commandment_n although_o not_o absolute_o but_o conditional_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o the_o corporal_a blessing_n will_v best_o stand_v with_o god_n glory_n and_o our_o spiritual_a and_o eternal_a good_a thus_o the_o lord_n promise_v in_o the_o law_n that_o he_o will_v give_v unto_o those_o who_o observe_v and_o keep_v it_o all_o the_o 28._o deut._n 28._o blessing_n of_o this_o life_n respect_v either_o their_o person_n or_o state_n as_o that_o he_o will_v bless_v they_o in_o themselves_o and_o also_o in_o their_o child_n and_o posterity_n 26._o levit._fw-la 26._o that_o he_o will_v give_v they_o health_n of_o body_n and_o a_o long_a life_n and_o good_a day_n 12._o psal_n 34._o 12._o prosperity_n and_o plenty_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n strength_n of_o body_n and_o gift_n of_o the_o mind_n as_o wisdom_n fortitude_n and_o the_o rest_n that_o he_o will_v bless_v they_o in_o the_o field_n and_o in_o the_o house_n at_o home_n in_o the_o city_n and_o abroad_o by_o give_v they_o victory_n over_o all_o their_o enemy_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o be_v have_v in_o honour_n and_o high_a esteem_n among_o all_o the_o nation_n which_o dwell_v about_o they_o all_o which_o his_o gift_n be_v unto_o those_o that_o fear_n god_n double_a blessing_n because_o he_o not_o only_o give_v the_o thing_n themselves_o but_o also_o the_o right_a use_n of_o they_o whereby_o they_o become_v true_o profitable_a second_o because_o he_o make_v his_o gift_n sufficient_a in_o what_o proportion_n soever_o they_o be_v for_o their_o preservation_n and_o comfort_n and_o by_o give_v contentment_n with_o they_o cause_v they_o to_o satisfy_v their_o desire_n whereas_o worldly_a man_n be_v insatiable_a like_o the_o grave_n and_o hell_n which_o never_o say_v enough_o three_o because_o he_o do_v measure_n out_o unto_o they_o such_o a_o proportion_n of_o worldly_a blessing_n as_o be_v most_o fit_a for_o their_o spiritual_a estate_n that_o they_o may_v be_v more_o mindful_a of_o he_o and_o have_v their_o faith_n hope_n affiance_n humility_n and_o other_o save_a grace_n exercise_v and_o increase_v and_o do_v not_o suffer_v they_o to_o abound_v in_o such_o superfluous_a excess_n as_o will_v be_v rather_o a_o heavy_a burden_n unto_o they_o then_o a_o benefit_n a_o mean_n to_o quench_v his_o grace_n in_o they_o and_o to_o distract_v they_o in_o all_o religious_a duty_n a_o snare_n to_o entangle_v they_o in_o worldly_a care_n and_o to_o withdraw_v their_o heart_n from_o he_o and_o to_o fasten_v they_o upon_o the_o world_n a_o occasion_n to_o make_v they_o forget_v he_o and_o like_o pamper_a horse_n to_o kick_v against_o he_o that_o feed_v they_o to_o weaken_v their_o affiance_n and_o to_o make_v they_o trust_v in_o themselves_o and_o their_o own_o provision_n to_o puff_n they_o up_o in_o pride_n towards_o he_o and_o insolency_n towards_o their_o neighbour_n as_o though_o they_o excel_v they_o as_o much_o in_o true_a worth_n as_o they_o exceed_v they_o in_o worldly_a wealth_n the_o which_o be_v a_o singular_a benefit_n to_o the_o faithful_a that_o see_v they_o can_v through_o natural_a corruption_n measure_v their_o appetite_n the_o lord_n like_o a_o careful_a and_o skilful_a physician_n shall_v stint_v and_o diet_v they_o let_v they_o have_v so_o much_o not_o as_o they_o desire_v but_o as_o they_o be_v well_o able_a to_o digest_v see_v a_o great_a quantity_n will_v but_o surcharge_n their_o stomach_n and_o cause_n a_o surfeit_n turn_v all_o the_o superfluity_n into_o crudity_n and_o the_o hurtful_a humour_n of_o vice_n and_o sin_n as_o pride_n covetousness_n love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o such_o like_a which_o will_v much_o hazard_v and_o impair_v their_o spiritual_a health_n and_o thus_o the_o lord_n promise_v corporal_a blessing_n unto_o they_o that_o serve_v he_o not_o simple_o and_o absolute_o but_o so_o as_o they_o may_v be_v true_o beneficial_a not_o because_o he_o will_v have_v they_o so_o mercenary_a as_o to_o serve_v he_o chief_o for_o worldly_a wage_n as_o the_o devil_n charge_v job_n for_o he_o respect_v only_o that_o filial_a obedience_n which_o arise_v out_o of_o a_o 9_o job_n 1._o 9_o lively_a faith_n and_o unfeigned_a love_n but_o see_v we_o be_v so_o sensual_a that_o we_o have_v thing_n present_a in_o great_a esteem_n and_o neglect_v future_a blessing_n much_o more_o precious_a and_o permanent_a therefore_o the_o lord_n gracious_o condescend_v unto_o our_o weakness_n and_o infirmity_n do_v also_o promise_n and_o give_v unto_o we_o corporal_a benefit_n as_o it_o be_v temporary_a wage_n that_o receive_v beside_o our_o future_a hope_n this_o present_a pay_n we_o may_v the_o rather_o be_v encourage_v to_o perform_v unto_o he_o diligent_a service_n thus_o the_o lord_n persuade_v we_o not_o to_o forget_v his_o law_n but_o to_o apply_v our_o heart_n to_o keep_v his_o commandment_n because_o 2._o pro._n 3._o 2._o length_n of_o day_n long_a life_n and_o peace_n they_o shall_v add_v unto_o us._n thus_o wisdom_n move_v all_o to_o embrace_v she_o not_o only_o for_o her_o spiritual_a excellency_n but_o 18._o pro._n 8._o 18._o also_o because_o riches_n and_o honour_n be_v with_o she_o and_o those_o which_o seldom_o meet_v 25._o job_n 22._o 24_o 25._o durable_a riches_n and_o righteousness_n unless_o these_o promise_n be_v rather_o to_o be_v take_v in_o a_o spiritual_a sense_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n persuade_v we_o to_o forsake_v the_o world_n and_o ourselves_o by_o this_o argument_n because_o no_o man_n that_o leave_v 30._o mar._n 10._o 29_o 30._o house_n or_o brethren_n or_o sister_n etc._n etc._n for_o his_o sake_n and_o the_o gospel_n but_o they_o shall_v receive_v a_o hundred_o fold_v now_o in_o this_o time_n house_n and_o brethren_n and_o sister_n etc._n etc._n and_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v eternal_a life_n the_o apostle_n also_o use_v this_o reason_n to_o persuade_v unto_o christian_a beneficence_n not_o only_o because_o they_o shall_v reap_v a_o plentiful_a harvest_n of_o their_o seed_n so_o sow_v in_o heaven_n but_o also_o because_o god_n 8._o 2._o cor._n 9_o 6_o 8._o be_v able_a to_o return_v unto_o they_o such_o sufficient_a plenty_n of_o temporal_a blessing_n that_o they_o may_v still_o abound_v unto_o every_o good_a work_n so_o that_o god_n earthly_a and_o corporal_a benefit_n which_o he_o have_v promise_v to_o those_o that_o serve_v he_o may_v serve_v as_o strong_a though_o not_o the_o strong_a reason_n to_o make_v we_o diligent_a in_o all_o christian_a duty_n for_o howsoever_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a man_n be_v to_o be_v condemn_v who_o stand_v most_o affect_v to_o temporary_a reward_n inquire_v who_o will_v show_v they_o any_o good_a and_o what_o profit_n there_o be_v in_o serve_v the_o almighty_a 14._o mal._n 3._o 14._o when_o any_o man_n persuade_v they_o unto_o it_o yet_o god_n own_o child_n though_o they_o be_v chief_o to_o regard_v spiritual_a grace_n 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for_o as_o the_o wise_a man_n have_v observe_v heaviness_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n make_v 25._o pro._n 12._o 25._o it_o stoop_v need_v no_o other_o burden_n to_o overwhelm_v it_o see_v it_o be_v press_v down_o with_o its_o own_o weight_n and_o again_o a_o merry_a heart_n make_v a_o cheerful_a 15._o pro._n 15._o 13_o 15._o countenance_n but_o by_o sorrow_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o spirit_n be_v break_v all_o the_o day_n of_o the_o afflict_a be_v evil_a but_o he_o that_o be_v of_o a_o merry_a heart_n have_v a_o continual_a feast_n and_o in_o another_o place_n a_o merry_a heart_n do_v good_a like_o a_o medicine_n but_o a_o break_a 22._o prou._n 17._o 22._o spirit_n dri_v the_o bone_n now_o that_o they_o may_v shake_v off_o this_o sadness_n and_o raise_v their_o droop_a heart_n with_o spiritual_a joy_n let_v they_o consider_v that_o sorrow_n and_o heaviness_n in_o themselves_o be_v evil_a and_o the_o fruit_n of_o sin_n and_o therefore_o be_v not_o simple_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n who_o delight_v not_o in_o the_o grief_n and_o vexation_n of_o his_o servant_n but_o only_o when_o they_o be_v sanctify_v moderate_a in_o their_o measure_n seasonable_a in_o their_o time_n place_v upon_o a_o right_a subject_n which_o can_v be_v nothing_o else_o but_o sin_n and_o punishment_n and_o direct_v to_o a_o right_a end_n second_o that_o sanctify_a joy_n be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o please_v unto_o god_n as_o be_v a_o part_n of_o that_o service_n which_o he_o require_v of_o we_o in_o the_o first_o table_n see_v this_o be_v one_o way_n of_o have_v god_n in_o our_o heart_n when_o we_o rejoice_v in_o he_o beside_o that_o it_o be_v a_o mean_n of_o all_o other_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n which_o can_v be_v well_o perform_v without_o joy_n and_o cheerfulness_n three_o let_v they_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n promise_v this_o joy_n and_o gladness_n as_o a_o singular_a privilege_n and_o a_o special_a benefit_n unto_o the_o faithful_a and_o therefore_o that_o it_o be_v great_a folly_n to_o refuse_v it_o when_o he_o offer_v it_o thus_o the_o prophet_n say_v that_o in_o the_o church_n shall_v be_v hear_v the_o voice_n of_o joy_n and_o the_o 11._o jer._n 33._o 11._o voice_n of_o gladness_n the_o voice_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n and_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o bride_n the_o voice_n of_o they_o that_o shall_v say_v praise_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n for_o the_o lord_n be_v good_a and_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o and_o our_o saviour_n have_v promise_v that_o he_o will_v 22._o joh._n 16._o 22._o give_v unto_o the_o faithful_a such_o constant_a and_o permanent_a joy_n as_o no_o man_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o take_v from_o they_o four_o that_o the_o privation_n of_o this_o joy_n be_v threaten_v as_o a_o punishment_n for_o sin_n thou_o shall_v not_o go_v into_o the_o house_n of_o feast_v to_o 10._o jer._n 16._o 8._o and_o 23._o 10._o sit_v with_o they_o to_o eat_v and_o drink_v for_o thus_o say_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n the_o god_n of_o israel_n behold_v i_o will_v cause_v to_o cease_v out_o of_o this_o place_n in_o your_o eye_n and_o in_o your_o day_n the_o voice_n of_o mirth_n and_o the_o voice_n of_o gladness_n the_o voice_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n and_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o bride_n and_o again_o i_o will_v cause_v all_o her_o mirth_n to_o 11._o hos_fw-la 2._o 11._o cease_v her_o feast_n day_n her_o new_a moon_n and_o sabbath_n and_o all_o her_o solemn_a feast_n and_o therefore_o who_o can_v please_v himself_o in_o affect_v sorrow_n and_o heaviness_n which_o the_o lord_n threaten_v as_o a_o punishment_n of_o sin_n five_o let_v they_o consider_v that_o as_o mourning_n be_v a_o preparation_n to_o faith_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o sorrowful_a seedtime_n so_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v be_v the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n the_o crop_n and_o harvest_n of_o it_o whereby_o we_o may_v try_v it_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o also_o the_o degree_n of_o it_o for_o whereas_o there_o be_v no_o rejoice_v there_o be_v no_o faith_n little_a joy_n weak_a faith_n and_o fullness_n of_o joy_n fullness_n also_o of_o persuasion_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o a_o man_n can_v have_v assurance_n of_o god_n love_n the_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o of_o that_o inestimable_a happiness_n which_o be_v reserve_v in_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n but_o that_o his_o heart_n must_v needs_o be_v fill_v with_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v although_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o first_o conversion_n and_o humiliation_n and_o in_o the_o case_n of_o spiritual_a desertion_n when_o god_n hide_v his_o face_n and_o seem_v to_o withdraw_v from_o we_o the_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n this_o joy_n be_v so_o eclypse_v that_o the_o warmth_n and_o comfort_n of_o it_o be_v hardly_o to_o be_v discern_v even_o as_o faith_n itself_o from_o which_o it_o spring_v be_v like_o a_o fire_n rake_v under_o the_o ash_n and_o not_o to_o be_v perceive_v by_o sense_n and_o feeling_n final_o consider_v that_o this_o spiritual_a joy_n make_v we_o bless_v as_o not_o only_o be_v itself_o full_a of_o sweetness_n and_o comfort_n but_o also_o the_o first_o beginning_n and_o the_o very_a entrance_n into_o the_o eternal_a joy_n of_o god_n kingdom_n wherewith_o our_o droop_a heart_n be_v so_o cheer_v and_o refresh_v that_o all_o difficulty_n become_v easy_a all_o tediousness_n in_o god_n service_n be_v take_v away_o and_o the_o time_n that_o be_v spend_v therein_o seem_v short_a and_o pleasant_a in_o which_o respect_n the_o psalmist_n pronounce_v that_o people_n bless_v 16._o psal_n 89._o 15_o 16._o that_o know_v the_o joyful_a sound_n because_o they_o shall_v walk_v cheerful_o in_o the_o light_n of_o god_n countenance_n rejoice_v in_o his_o name_n all_o the_o day_n and_o be_v exalt_v in_o his_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o let_v all_o those_o who_o desire_v to_o go_v forward_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o comfort_n and_o cheerfulness_n labour_v to_o have_v their_o heart_n replenish_v with_o this_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o to_o scatter_v and_o dispel_v as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v the_o foggy_a mist_n of_o sad_a melancholy_a and_o lumpish_a heaviness_n which_o make_v we_o either_o to_o stand_v still_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n for_o want_n of_o this_o joyful_a light_n or_o to_o go_v forward_o in_o they_o slow_o and_o with_o much_o discomfort_n and_o weariness_n and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v they_o labour_v earnest_o to_o live_v the_o life_n of_o faith_n which_o draw_v from_o christ_n all_o the_o cordial_n of_o comfort_n and_o to_o be_v thereby_o more_o and_o more_o assure_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o their_o sin_n their_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n and_o of_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o their_o soul_n which_o will_v lift_v up_o their_o heart_n with_o unspeakable_a joy_n even_o when_o they_o be_v most_o deject_a with_o worldly_a affliction_n and_o make_v they_o to_o go_v on_o cheerful_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n when_o they_o be_v full_o ascertain_v of_o such_o liberal_a wage_n and_o such_o a_o inestimable_a recompense_n of_o heavenly_a reward_n cap._n xvi_o three_o other_o objection_n of_o the_o flesh_n against_o a_o godly_a life_n propound_v and_o answer_v §._o sect._n 1_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n take_v away_o no_o lawful_a liberty_n but_o rather_o establish_v it_o the_o four_o objection_n which_o the_o flesh_n make_v against_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o it_o take_v away_o all_o our_o liberty_n and_o so_o check_v and_o curb_v we_o in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n within_o the_o strict_a limit_n of_o god_n law_n that_o we_o have_v no_o freedom_n like_o other_o man_n to_o think_v speak_v or_o do_v such_o thing_n as_o be_v most_o please_v unto_o us._n to_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o it_o do_v not_o deprive_v we_o of_o any_o lawful_a liberty_n but_o only_o restrain_v we_o from_o lawless_a licentiousness_n and_o curb_v in_o the_o flesh_n that_o it_o may_v not_o run_v on_o in_o exorbitant_a course_n and_o glut_v itself_o with_o sinful_a pleasure_n which_o always_o end_n in_o grief_n and_o bitterness_n wherein_o it_o do_v not_o take_v away_o any_o true_a liberty_n but_o rather_o free_v we_o from_o the_o most_o miserable_a and_o grievous_a bondage_n and_o base_a servitude_n 34._o joh._n 8._o 34._o and_o thraldom_n unto_o satan_n sin_n and_o our_o own_o lust_n yea_o rather_o by_o lead_v of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o be_v restore_v unto_o that_o ancient_a and_o true_a liberty_n in_o which_o we_o be_v create_v even_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n resemble_v herein_o our_o heavenly_a father_n who_o though_o he_o be_v most_o free_a to_o do_v whatsoever_o please_v he_o yet_o in_o respect_n of_o
such_o slippery_a place_n where_o they_o have_v fall_v and_o be_v support_v so_o with_o god_n grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n notwithstanding_o our_o great_a frailty_n and_o weakness_n that_o we_o may_v challenge_v all_o the_o world_n to_o accuse_v we_o of_o any_o gross_a sin_n if_o indeed_o he_o who_o have_v profess_v himself_o the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o approve_a himself_o to_o be_v so_o by_o his_o son-like_a obedience_n shall_v like_o the_o wicked_a make_v sin_n his_o way_n and_o trade_n defend_v it_o when_o he_o be_v reprove_v and_o continue_v in_o it_o without_o repentance_n this_o be_v a_o matter_n of_o deserve_a wonder_n but_o not_o so_o if_o walk_v constant_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n they_o sometime_o slip_v &_o get_v a_o fall_n especial_o when_o they_o plain_o show_v by_o their_o sorrow_n ensue_a that_o they_o be_v not_o please_v with_o their_o sin_n but_o have_v do_v the_o evil_n which_o they_o hate_v in_o the_o inner_a 22._o rom._n 7._o 20_o 22._o man_n do_v not_o continue_v in_o it_o but_o rise_v out_o of_o it_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n but_o suppose_v for_o all_o this_o that_o profess_v sincerity_n we_o shall_v be_v wonder_v at_o of_o the_o world_n if_o we_o hap_v to_o fall_v into_o any_o open_a and_o scandalous_a sin_n it_o be_v not_o better_a that_o with_o the_o godly_a we_o shall_v be_v wonder_v at_o for_o do_v evil_a then_o that_o with_o wicked_a man_n our_o good_a action_n shall_v cause_v wonder_n for_o though_o it_o be_v our_o shame_n to_o sin_n and_o thereby_o to_o expose_v ourselves_o to_o wonderment_n yet_o this_o wonder_a itself_o be_v rather_o a_o grace_n then_o a_o blemish_n unto_o we_o see_v man_n wonder_v not_o at_o matter_n common_a and_o ordinary_a but_o at_o such_o only_a as_o rare_o happen_v we_o wonder_v not_o at_o profane_a rakehell_n when_o they_o break_v their_o word_n lie_v swear_v &_o deal_v unjust_o but_o to_o see_v one_o that_o be_v repute_v just_a and_o honest_a to_o do_v thus_o at_o any_o time_n do_v make_v 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rather_o to_o be_v a_o skilful_a workman_n and_o to_o be_v so_o repute_v than_o a_o bungle_a botcher_n and_o though_o a_o spot_n be_v soon_o see_v in_o a_o beautiful_a face_n then_o in_o one_o foul_a and_o deform_a or_o a_o blot_n and_o stain_v in_o a_o fine_a piece_n of_o lawn_n or_o cambric_n then_o in_o some_o common_a rag_n or_o course_n canvas_n and_o a_o faithful_a servant_n be_v more_o wonder_v at_o that_o be_v take_v halt_v in_o some_o deceitful_a action_n then_o when_o a_o false_a fellow_n do_v so_o that_o make_v deceitful_a deal_n his_o usual_a trade_n yet_o every_o one_o prefer_v beauty_n with_o some_o blemish_n before_o foulness_n and_o deformity_n fine_a cloth_n though_o a_o little_a spot_a before_o filthy_a &_o worn-out_a rag_n and_o a_o faithful_a servant_n with_o his_o seldom_o slip_n before_o a_o dishonest_a fellow_n who_o worst_a deal_n raise_v no_o wonder_n because_o be_v his_o ordinary_a custom_n no_o man_n that_o know_v he_o expect_v better_a fruit_n from_o such_o a_o bramble_n and_o so_o though_o our_o profession_n of_o godliness_n and_o endeavour_n to_o bring_v forth_o ordinary_a fruit_n of_o it_o in_o a_o holy_a conversation_n shall_v more_o expose_v we_o to_o be_v wonder_v at_o when_o we_o fall_v through_o humane_a frailty_n and_o infirmity_n yet_o this_o shall_v not_o hinder_v we_o from_o enter_v into_o this_o christian_a course_n see_v it_o be_v a_o mean_n to_o make_v we_o stand_v more_o upon_o our_o credit_n to_o restrain_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n whereby_o we_o may_v blemish_v it_o and_o to_o keep_v with_o david_n a_o careful_a watch_n over_o ourselves_o that_o our_o heart_n be_v find_v 18._o psal_n 119._o 18._o in_o god_n statute_n there_o may_v be_v no_o cause_n why_o we_o shall_v be_v ashamed_a and_o howsoever_o when_o we_o be_v overtake_v our_o fault_n be_v more_o observe_v and_o marvel_v at_o yet_o though_o our_o sin_n shame_v we_o this_o wonder_n at_o it_o be_v rather_o our_o praise_n and_o commendation_n and_o when_o we_o be_v at_o the_o worst_a yet_o our_o state_n be_v better_a and_o we_o prefer_v in_o god_n estimate_n and_o in_o the_o opinion_n of_o all_o that_o fear_v he_o before_o those_o who_o never_o take_v upon_o they_o the_o profession_n of_o piety_n nor_o care_v to_o bring_v forth_o any_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o a_o godly_a life_n though_o their_o fault_n be_v little_o observe_v or_o regard_v and_o not_o like_o the_o other_o matter_n of_o tabletalk_n because_o no_o man_n think_v they_o to_o be_v any_o news_n §._o sect._n 7_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n must_v not_o be_v delay_v the_o last_o objection_n which_o the_o flesh_n make_v be_v that_o it_o be_v yet_o too_o soon_o to_o enter_v into_o this_o strict_a course_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v howsoever_o it_o may_v be_v necessary_a in_o due_a time_n and_o place_n to_o do_v it_o yet_o the_o present_a time_n of_o our_o youth_n and_o strength_n be_v not_o fit_a for_o such_o austerity_n it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o god_n must_v 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a_o little_a defer_v conclude_v with_o themselves_o that_o all_o the_o storm_n of_o peril_n be_v overblowne_v and_o with_o agag_n that_o the_o bitterness_n of_o death_n be_v past_a and_o therefore_o spend_v their_o whole_a time_n in_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n in_o dance_v and_o revel_v drink_v and_o whore_v yea_o secure_o return_v to_o their_o former_a wicked_a course_n steal_v and_o rob_v quarrel_v and_o kill_v till_o the_o judge_n see_v his_o mercy_n and_o patience_n thus_o abuse_v do_v give_v out_o his_o warrant_n for_o their_o speedy_a execution_n so_o the_o wise_a man_n tell_v we_o that_o because_o sentence_v against_o a_o evil_a work_n be_v not_o execute_v speedy_o therefore_o 11._o eccles_n 8._o 11._o the_o heart_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v full_o set_v in_o they_o to_o do_v evil_a a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o the_o israelite_n who_o because_o god_n hold_v his_o 11._o esa_n 57_o 11._o peace_n for_o a_o long_a time_n therefore_o they_o fear_v he_o not_o yea_o it_o grow_v to_o a_o wicked_a proverb_n among_o they_o that_o the_o day_n be_v prolong_v and_o every_o vision_n fail_v that_o be_v because_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n threaten_v by_o the_o prophet_n be_v defer_v therefore_o their_o prophecy_n be_v worthy_a 22._o ezecb._n 12._o 22._o no_o credit_n as_o be_v never_o likely_a to_o be_v fulfil_v so_o scoffer_n of_o these_o latter_a time_n secure_o walk_v after_o their_o own_o lust_n and_o say_v where_o be_v the_o 4._o 2._o pet._n 3._o 3_o 4._o promise_n of_o christ_n come_v to_o judgement_n see_v since_o the_o father_n fall_v asleep_a all_o thing_n continue_v as_o they_o be_v from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o creation_n as_o the_o apostle_n peter_n have_v forewarn_v us._n and_o what_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o this_o but_o the_o abuse_n of_o god_n patience_n and_o long-suffering_a and_o a_o false_a and_o blasphemous_a conceit_n of_o his_o nature_n and_o action_n arise_v from_o it_o for_o when_o he_o delay_v to_o inflict_v his_o judgement_n upon_o the_o wicked_a for_o their_o sin_n they_o conclude_v that_o there_o be_v no_o god_n or_o no_o providence_n that_o he_o sit_v in_o heaven_n and_o either_o see_v not_o or_o regard_v not_o what_o be_v do_v on_o earth_n yea_o that_o he_o be_v like_o they_o allow_v and_o approve_v of_o their_o wicked_a course_n as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v 21._o psal_n 50._o 21._o and_o therefore_o they_o may_v secure_o proceed_v in_o their_o sin_n without_o fear_n or_o danger_n §._o 7_o the_o seven_o cause_n presumption_n on_o god_n mercy_n the_o seven_o cause_n of_o carnal_a security_n be_v presumption_n on_o god_n mercy_n whereby_o man_n conceive_v that_o though_o they_o live_v as_o they_o listen_v and_o daily_o provoke_v his_o wrath_n against_o they_o by_o wilful_a sin_n commit_v against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n yet_o he_o be_v so_o pitiful_a and_o tender_a in_o compassion_n that_o he_o will_v not_o at_o all_o or_o but_o very_o slight_o punish_v they_o for_o their_o wickedness_n or_o though_o they_o do_v make_v they_o liable_a to_o his_o displeasure_n by_o their_o sin_n yet_o they_o may_v continue_v in_o they_o for_o a_o time_n and_o not_o deprive_v themselves_o of_o the_o pleasure_n and_o profit_n of_o they_o see_v whensoever_o they_o repent_v they_o shall_v have_v pardon_n and_o be_v receive_v to_o grace_n and_o mercy_n the_o which_o they_o may_v do_v time_n enough_o hereafter_o when_o god_n begin_v to_o execute_v judgement_n which_o if_o he_o defer_v to_o do_v until_o the_o hour_n of_o their_o death_n even_o than_o it_o will_v be_v time_n enough_o to_o repent_v see_v he_o offer_v his_o grace_n to_o all_o whatsoever_o at_o all_o time_n whensoever_o that_o forsake_v their_o sin_n and_o call_v upon_o he_o for_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n and_o thus_o do_v wicked_a man_n make_v a_o
58._o 3._o to_o the_o 8._o and_o ash_n under_o they_o but_o do_v not_o join_v with_o it_o the_o spiritual_a fast_o in_o abstain_v from_o carnal_a pleasure_n and_o covetous_a exaction_n lose_v the_o bond_n of_o wickedness_n and_o undo_v the_o heavy_a burden_n cease_v from_o oppression_n and_o do_v the_o work_n of_o mercy_n to_o which_o purpose_n one_o demand_v what_o do_v 4._o quid_fw-la prodest_fw-la quòd_fw-la of_o fligis_fw-la corpus_fw-la tuum_fw-la quando_fw-la nihil_fw-la proficit_fw-la cor_fw-la tuum_fw-la euseb_n emiss_a ad_fw-la monach._n homil_n 4._o it_o profit_v thou_o that_o thou_o afflict_a thy_o body_n when_o as_o thy_o heart_n be_v never_o the_o better_a to_o fast_o and_o watch_v and_o not_o to_o amend_v thy_o manner_n be_v all_o one_o as_o if_o a_o man_n shall_v take_v pain_n to_o weed_n and_o husband_n the_o ground_n about_o the_o vineyard_n but_o let_v the_o vineyard_n itself_o grow_v like_o a_o desert_n full_a of_o thorn_n and_o thistle_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o humiliation_n and_o penitency_n in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o fast_n now_o this_o spiritual_a and_o inward_a exercise_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o serious_a humiliation_n of_o our_o soul_n before_o god_n join_v with_o fervent_a prayer_n and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n that_o we_o may_v find_v grace_n with_o god_n and_o have_v our_o special_a suit_n hear_v and_o grant_v the_o first_o thing_n be_v humiliation_n or_o penitency_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v first_o a_o thorough_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o sin_n whereby_o we_o have_v provoke_v god_n anger_n against_o us._n second_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n and_o bitter_a grief_n chief_o in_o this_o respect_n because_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v displease_v and_o dishonour_v our_o glorious_a god_n and_o gracious_a father_n unto_o which_o we_o must_v attain_v by_o consider_v and_o aggravate_v our_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o quantity_n and_o quality_n their_o number_n and_o heinousness_n by_o meditate_v on_o god_n judgement_n and_o mercy_n the_o curse_n and_o threaten_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n on_o god_n gloriousnesse_n in_o himself_o and_o graciousnesse_n towards_o we_o that_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v pierce_v ad_fw-la crucify_v our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o cause_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n to_o be_v put_v to_o a_o shameful_a death_n vex_v and_o grieve_a god_n good_a spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o slander_v our_o profession_n give_v offence_n to_o our_o neighbour_n and_o draw_v upon_o ourselves_o god_n heavy_a punishment_n in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o especial_o the_o present_a judgement_n which_o we_o fear_v as_o imminent_a or_o feel_v as_o be_v already_o inflict_v upon_o us._n three_o a_o vile_a and_o base_a conceit_n of_o ourselves_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o sin_n whereby_o we_o adjudge_v ourselves_o as_o utter_o unworthy_a of_o god_n lest_o mercy_n and_o contrariwise_o that_o we_o have_v deserve_v the_o great_a of_o his_o plague_n and_o not_o only_o that_o which_o we_o present_o fear_v or_o feel_v but_o all_o other_o punishment_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a last_o in_o this_o humiliation_n we_o be_v to_o express_v our_o sorrow_n and_o grief_n of_o heart_n by_o our_o lamentation_n and_o woeful_a complaint_n bewail_v our_o wretched_a condition_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n and_o bemoan_v our_o misery_n before_o the_o lord_n as_o a_o fit_a subject_n whereon_o he_o may_v exercise_v his_o abundant_a and_o rich_a mercy_n in_o pardon_v our_o sin_n and_o remove_v our_o punishment_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o prayer_n must_v be_v join_v with_o our_o fast_n jeiunium_fw-la orationem_fw-la roborat_fw-la oratio_fw-la ieiunium_fw-la sanctificat_fw-la bernard_n in_o quadrage_n serm._n 4._o the_o second_o thing_n require_v in_o the_o spiritual_a exercise_n be_v effectual_a prayer_n for_o this_o be_v that_o which_o give_v virtue_n and_o vigour_n to_o our_o fast_n even_o as_o fast_v help_v and_o strengthen_v prayer_n and_o here_o first_o we_o must_v begin_v with_o humble_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n principal_o insist_v upon_o those_o whereby_o we_o have_v most_o displease_v and_o dishonour_v god_n and_o draw_v upon_o ourselves_o his_o present_a judgement_n the_o which_o we_o may_v profitable_o aggravate_v by_o all_o their_o particular_a circumstance_n as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v but_o chief_o because_o we_o have_v commit_v they_o 51._o psal_n 5â—_n 4._o nehe._n 5._o ezr._n 9_o 6._o dan._n 9_o 51._o against_o such_o a_o gracious_a god_n who_o have_v multiply_v upon_o we_o so_o many_o favour_n and_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n respect_v our_o soul_n body_n and_o estate_n this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v unto_o which_o confession_n we_o must_v adjoine_v the_o adiudging_a and_o condemn_v of_o ourselves_o to_o deserve_a punishment_n both_o temporal_a and_o everlasting_a this_o which_o we_o fear_v or_o feel_v and_o all_o other_o with_o it_o if_o god_n shall_v deal_v with_o we_o according_a to_o our_o desert_n by_o which_o confession_n and_o condemn_v of_o ourselves_o we_o shall_v glorify_v god_n both_o by_o justify_v his_o righteous_a judgement_n &_o magnify_v his_o mercy_n either_o because_o he_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o our_o affliction_n or_o 22._o lam._n 3._o 22._o do_v not_o inflict_v they_o in_o a_o measure_n proportionable_a to_o our_o sin_n second_o hereby_o we_o shall_v increase_v our_o humiliation_n and_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n when_o as_o we_o thus_o rip_v they_o up_o and_o recount_v they_o and_o as_o it_o be_v set_v they_o in_o order_n before_o us._n and_o final_o we_o shall_v hereby_o much_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o the_o pardon_n of_o they_o see_v if_o we_o confess_v 7._o pro._n 28._o 13._o 1._o john_n 1._o 7._o our_o sin_n the_o lord_n will_v vouchsafe_v mercy_n if_o we_o acknowledge_v they_o he_o be_v faithful_a and_o righteous_a to_o forgive_v they_o and_o consequent_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o our_o present_a judgement_n shall_v be_v avert_v or_o remove_v when_o as_o sin_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o they_o be_v do_v away_o or_o if_o they_o be_v continue_v that_o their_o nature_n shall_v be_v change_v see_v they_o shall_v cease_v to_o 17._o heb._n 12._o 6._o apoc._n 3._o 19_o rom._n 8._o 28._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o be_v punishment_n which_o be_v inflict_v to_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n and_o shall_v be_v unto_o we_o the_o chastizement_n of_o a_o gracious_a father_n sign_n of_o our_o adoption_n testimony_n of_o his_o love_n and_o much_o further_o our_o spiritual_a enrich_n with_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n in_o which_o assurance_n of_o faith_n ground_v upon_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n and_o free_a promise_n we_o be_v to_o proceed_v in_o make_v our_o suit_n know_v unto_o god_n either_o for_o our_o freedom_n and_o deliverance_n from_o evil_a by_o deprecation_n or_o the_o obtain_n of_o some_o good_a by_o petition_n for_o after_o that_o we_o have_v make_v our_o peace_n with_o god_n and_o obtain_v by_o unfeigned_a humiliation_n and_o confession_n the_o assurance_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n we_o must_v in_o the_o next_o place_n become_v suitor_n at_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v please_v for_o his_o own_o mercy_n and_o his_o merit_n to_o remove_v the_o judgement_n which_o our_o sin_n have_v draw_v upon_o us._n and_o thus_o the_o lord_n have_v proclaim_v a_o fast_a to_o his_o people_n do_v prescribe_v unto_o they_o a_o form_n of_o deprecation_n after_o that_o they_o be_v humble_v and_o have_v bewail_v their_o sin_n let_v the_o minister_n 17._o joel._n 2._o 17._o say_v he_o weep_v and_o say_v spare_v thy_o people_n o_o lord_n and_o give_v not_o thy_o heritage_n to_o reproach_n that_o the_o heathen_a shall_v rule_v over_o they_o the_o which_o be_v also_o practise_v by_o daniel_n and_o nehemiah_n in_o their_o fast_n where_o after_o the_o 32._o dan._n 9_o 5_o 16_o 17._o neh._n 9_o 32._o confession_n of_o their_o own_o and_o the_o people_n sin_n they_o crave_v pardon_n and_o deliverance_n out_o of_o their_o affliction_n in_o which_o suit_n for_o freedom_n out_o of_o our_o misery_n we_o be_v to_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o this_o assurance_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v hear_v by_o god_n special_a promise_n which_o he_o have_v make_v 13._o matth._n 7._o 7._o joh._n 16._o 23._o psal_n 50._o 15._o joel._n 2._o 12_o 13._o that_o he_o will_v hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o above_o all_o other_o time_n when_o we_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n or_o if_o the_o sentence_n be_v pronounce_v can_v be_v revoke_v let_v we_o humble_o sue_v unto_o god_n that_o he_o will_v at_o least_o accomplish_v his_o promise_n in_o sanctify_v our_o affliction_n unto_o we_o that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v punishment_n for_o