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this_o great_a mystery_n show_v the_o reason_n hereof_o say_v we_o have_v not_o one_o spot_n or_o wrinkle_n or_o any_o such_o thing_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n ephes_n 5._o 27._o why_o because_o 27._o ephes_n 5._o 27._o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n be_v though_o not_o inherent_o and_o active_o as_o the_o papist_n will_v have_v it_o yet_o evangelical_o and_o passive_o fulfil_v in_o we_o rom._n 8._o 4._o but_o for_o 4._o rom._n 8._o 4._o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n to_o be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o yet_o for_o god_n to_o see_v one_o spot_n or_o wrinkle_n in_o we_o and_o so_o we_o to_o be_v both_o fair_a and_o soul_n in_o god_n sight_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d flat_a contrary_n that_o overthrow_n one_o another_o and_o can_v stand_v together_o whereby_o we_o may_v see_v how_o true_a that_o say_n of_o luther_n be_v who_o as_o master_n foxe_n testify_v come_v forth_o in_o paul_n preach_v luther_n come_v in_o paul_n vein_n of_o preach_v vein_n of_o teach_v and_o say_v by_o christ_n die_v upon_o the_o cross_n he_o have_v so_o purge_v our_o sin_n out_o of_o god_n sight_n that_o god_n do_v see_v nothing_o else_o in_o the_o whole_a world_n 13._o luther_n in_o caâ—_n chap._n 3._o vers_fw-la 13._o of_o true_a believer_n but_o a_o mere_a cleanse_n and_o righteousness_n a_o second_o reason_n and_o difference_n why_o christ_n be_v both_o a_o sinner_n and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n otherwise_o than_o we_o be_v be_v take_v from_o the_o end_n why_o christ_n be_v make_v a_o sinner_n and_o righteous_a for_o he_o be_v make_v a_o sinner_n but_o for_o a_o while_n until_o his_o sea_n of_o righteousness_n have_v swallow_v up_o and_o utter_o abolish_v our_o sin_n out_o of_o god_n
2_o part_n before_o god_n be_v the_o strong_a rock_n and_o foundation_n of_o christian_a religion_n upon_o this_o foundation_n of_o god_n free_a promise_n and_o luther_n act_n and_o monument_n in_o the_o history_n of_o luther_n grace_n first_o build_v the_o patriarch_n king_n and_o prophet_n upon_o the_o same_o foundation_n also_o christ_n the_o lord_n build_v his_o church_n upon_o the_o which_o foundation_n the_o apostle_n likewise_o build_v the_o church_n apostolical_a and_o catholical_a for_o this_o doctrine_n advance_v and_o set_v forth_o the_o paâ—t_n hon_fw-fr ilâ—e_n of_o iâ—stification_n 2_o paâ—t_n true_a glory_n of_o christ_n and_o suppress_v the_o vain_a glory_n of_o man_n this_o whosoever_o deny_v be_v not_o to_o be_v repute_v for_o a_o christian_a man_n nor_o for_o a_o setter_n forth_o of_o christ_n glory_n but_o for_o a_o adversary_n to_o christ_n and_o his_o gospel_n yea_o herein_o lie_v the_o touchstone_n of_o all_o truth_n and_o luther_n act_n and_o moâ—â—â—mâ—nts_n in_o the_o history_n of_o luther_n doctrine_n as_o the_o only_a principal_a original_n of_o our_o salvation_n yea_o this_o doctrine_n br_v with_o it_o all_o good_a thing_n as_o well_o ghostly_a as_o bodily_a namely_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n 6._o luther_n upon_o the_o galathian_o chap._n 1._o ver_fw-la 6._o true_a righteousness_n peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o everlasting_a life_n moreover_o it_o bring_v light_a and_o sound_a judgement_n of_o all_o kind_n of_o doctrine_n and_o trade_n of_o life_n it_o approve_v and_o stablish_v civil_a government_n household_n government_n and_o all_o kind_n of_o life_n that_o be_v ordain_v and_o appoint_v of_o god_n it_o root_v up_o all_o doctrine_n of_o error_n sedition_n confusion_n and_o such_o like_a and_o it_o put_v away_o the_o fear_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n and_o to_o be_v short_a it_o discover_v all_o the_o subtle_a sleight_n and_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o open_v the_o benefit_n and_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o in_o christ_n and_o to_o conclude_v this_o point_n by_o the_o preach_n of_o 1._o luther_n upon_o the_o galathian_o chap._n 1._o ver_fw-la 1._o this_o doctrine_n the_o devil_n be_v overthrow_v his_o kingdom_n be_v destroy_v the_o law_n sin_n and_o death_n wherewith_o as_o most_o mighty_a and_o invincible_a tyrant_n he_o have_v bring_v all_o mankind_n in_o subjection_n under_o his_o dominion_n be_v wrest_v out_o of_o his_o hand_n brief_o his_o prisoner_n be_v translate_v out_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o darkness_n into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o light_n and_o liberty_n shall_v the_o devil_n suffer_v all_o this_o shall_v not_o the_o father_n of_o lie_n employ_v all_o his_o force_n and_o subtle_a policy_n to_o darken_v to_o corrupt_v and_o utter_o root_v out_o this_o doctrine_n of_o salvation_n and_o everlasting_a life_n indeed_o s._n paul_n complain_v in_o all_o his_o epistle_n that_o even_o in_o his_o day_n the_o devil_n show_v himself_o a_o cunning_a workman_n in_o his_o business_n by_o darken_v and_o hinder_v this_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n now_o for_o use_n let_v this_o suffice_v in_o this_o place_n to_o stir_v up_o god_n child_n by_o these_o and_o the_o like_a reason_n to_o fortify_v their_o judgement_n in_o this_o main_a point_n of_o christian_a faith_n the_o article_n of_o justification_n be_v the_o very_a sum_n of_o the_o gospel_n that_o once_o corrupt_v there_o can_v be_v no_o soundness_n that_o true_o and_o thorough_o understand_v and_o believe_v and_o apply_v arm_n against_o all_o assault_n of_o satan_n and_o let_v we_o be_v exhort_v as_o to_o edify_v ourselves_o in_o all_o other_o point_n of_o our_o most_o holy_a faith_n so_o special_o in_o this_o which_o who_o so_o hold_v not_o aright_o sure_o he_o hold_v not_o the_o head_n nor_o ever_o can_v be_v save_v thus_o we_o see_v the_o necessity_n of_o earnest_a teach_n and_o diligent_a learning_n of_o this_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n let_v we_o now_o proceed_v to_o show_v the_o nature_n of_o it_o and_o what_o it_o be_v chap._n 11._o of_o the_o nature_n of_o justification_n what_o it_o be_v who_o be_v capable_a of_o the_o same_o and_o how_o it_o be_v wrought_v upon_o we_o justification_n be_v when_o we_o feel_v what_o lose_v creature_n we_o be_v in_o our_o own_o self_n and_o in_o all_o our_o work_n and_o holy_a walking_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o sigh_v up_o unto_o christ_n for_o help_v be_v by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n imputation_n so_o clothe_v with_o the_o wedding_n garment_n of_o christ_n own_o perfect_a righteousness_n that_o of_o unjust_a we_o be_v make_v just_a before_o god_n that_o be_v all_o our_o sin_n be_v utter_o abolish_v out_o of_o god_n sight_n and_o we_o be_v make_v from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o and_o this_o be_v god_n pardon_n or_o forgiveness_n which_o few_o understand_v great_a above_o man_n and_o glorious_a and_o wonderful_a like_a god_n himself_o act_v 13._o 38_o 39_o 40._o the_o joyful_a faith_n 40._o act_n 13._o 38_o 39_o 40._o whereof_o sanctifi_v we_o and_o make_v we_o to_o do_v the_o duty_n of_o our_o vocation_n faithful_o and_o to_o walk_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o the_o spiritual_a meaning_n of_o all_o god_n ten_o commandment_n zealous_o tit._n 2._o 14._o 14._o tit._n 2._o 14._o in_o this_o description_n of_o free_a justification_n first_o be_v describe_v the_o person_n who_o they_o be_v that_o be_v capable_a of_o this_o benefit_n namely_o such_o as_o true_o feel_v what_o lose_a creature_n they_o be_v in_o themselves_o and_o in_o all_o their_o work_n this_o be_v all_o the_o preparative_n condition_n that_o god_n require_v on_o our_o part_n to_o this_o high_a and_o heavenly_a work_n for_o hereby_o be_v a_o man_n true_o humble_v in_o himself_o of_o who_o god_n speak_v say_v thus_o say_v he_o that_o be_v high_a and_o excellent_a he_o that_o inhabit_v the_o eternity_n who_o name_n be_v the_o holy_a one_o i_o dwell_v with_o he_o that_o be_v of_o a_o humble_a and_o contrite_a spirit_n to_o revive_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o humble_a and_o to_o give_v life_n to_o they_o that_o be_v of_o a_o contrite_a heart_n esay_n 57_o 15._o 15._o esay_n 57_o 15._o for_o christ_n come_v to_o seek_v and_o save_v that_o which_o be_v lose_v luke_n 19_o 10._o 10._o luke_n 19_o 10._o second_o be_v express_v the_o cause_n of_o this_o lose_a state_n namely_o their_o sin_n for_o siane_fw-la only_a and_o nothing_o but_o sin_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o our_o misery_n this_o be_v the_o true_a plague-sore_n of_o the_o soul_n this_o be_v the_o deadly_a leprosy_n of_o hell_n of_o this_o speak_v david_n when_o he_o say_v there_o be_v no_o whole_a part_n in_o i_o by_o reason_n of_o my_o sin_n psal_n 38._o 38._o psal_n 38._o three_o we_o must_v not_o have_v only_o a_o glimmer_a knowledge_n of_o this_o by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n as_o the_o gentile_n that_o have_v not_o the_o word_n who_o live_v in_o unrighteousness_n wickedness_n covetousness_n maliciousness_n envy_n murder_n debate_n deceit_n and_o such_o like_a do_v yet_o know_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n that_o they_o that_o commit_v such_o thing_n be_v worthy_a of_o death_n rom._n 1._o 30._o but_o this_o 30._o rom._n 1._o 30._o light_n of_o nature_n must_v by_o the_o word_n give_v by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n reveal_v our_o reveal_v our_o misery_n more_o full_o be_v so_o 147._o psal_n 147._o increase_v that_o the_o terror_n of_o the_o almighty_a do_v work_n in_o our_o heart_n a_o true_a and_o thorough_a feel_n of_o our_o lose_a condition_n which_o be_v bring_v to_o pass_v by_o mark_v out_o of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n three_o main_a thing_n reveal_v in_o the_o same_o concern_v sin_n first_o the_o infinite_a horriblenesse_n of_o the_o least_o sin_n sin_n three_o nâ—aine_a tâ—iâ—gs_n reâ—ealâ—d_a cen_n earn_v sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n there_o be_v no_o sin_n little_a before_o god_n for_o god_n will_v not_o in_o the_o equity_n of_o his_o justice_n pronounce_v such_o infinite_a punishment_n as_o his_o everlasting_a curse_n and_o endless_a torment_n upon_o the_o least_o sin_n galat._n 3._o 10._o if_o the_o least_o sin_n be_v not_o a_o infinite_a 10._o galat_n 3_o 10._o horrible_a thing_n in_o his_o sight_n and_o why_o because_o all_o sin_n be_v the_o image_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o spiritual_a high_a treason_n against_o the_o high_a spiritual_a majesty_n and_o so_o be_v horrible_a before_o the_o law_n be_v give_v but_o after_o that_o god_n himself_o appear_v in_o such_o fearful_a majesty_n and_o give_v a_o law_n forbid_v the_o least_o sin_n in_o such_o terrible_a thunder_a and_o lighten_v now_o be_v the_o least_o sin_n become_v double_a horrible_a because_o now_o the_o do_v of_o the_o least_o sin_n be_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o law_n forbid_v it_o in_o such_o terrible_a majesty_n first_o a_o
tiding_n of_o good_a thing_n but_o if_o we_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o some_o fail_v too_o dangerous_o 2._o the_o main_a difference_n between_o law_n &_o gospel_n luth._o in_o galat._n 3._o 2._o herein_o do_v not_o wise_o discern_v and_o heedful_o distinguish_v between_o such_o voice_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o gospel_n especial_o in_o this_o essential_a difference_n that_o the_o law_n only_o teach_v what_o we_o ought_v to_o do_v but_o the_o gospel_n teach_v what_o we_o ought_v to_o receive_v therefore_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n be_v two_o contrary_a doctrine_n for_o moses_n with_o his_o law_n be_v a_o severe_a exactor_n require_v of_o we_o by_o fear_n and_o hope_v of_o reward_n what_o we_o shall_v work_v and_o that_o we_o shall_v give_v brief_o it_o require_v by_o precept_n and_o exact_v by_o threaten_n contrariwise_o the_o gospel_n give_v free_o and_o require_v of_o we_o nothing_o else_o but_o to_o hold_v out_o our_o hand_n and_o to_o take_v that_o which_o be_v offer_v now_o to_o exact_v and_o to_o give_v to_o take_v and_o to_o offer_v be_v clean_o contrary_a and_o can_v stand_v together_o because_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o gospel_n stand_v only_o in_o free_o receive_v good_a thing_n of_o god_n 12._o lâ—â—_n in_o galat._n 3._o 12._o to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n contrariwise_o the_o law_n and_o work_n consist_v in_o exact_v with_o threat_n in_o do_v by_o work_n and_o in_o give_v to_o god_n but_o faith_n and_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o gospel_n require_v no_o work_n of_o we_o or_o that_o we_o shall_v yield_v and_o give_v any_o thing_n unto_o god_n but_o that_o we_o believe_v the_o promise_n of_o god_n shall_v receive_v of_o he_o as_o abel_n offer_v his_o sacrifice_n give_v unto_o god_n but_o he_o believe_v receive_v of_o god_n whereupon_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o law_n exact_v and_o constrain_v man_n to_o holy_a walk_n by_o fear_n of_o punishment_n and_o hope_v of_o reward_n and_o make_v 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the_o most_o part_n run_v all_o upon_o the_o perfect_a doctrine_n and_o work_n of_o the_o law_n show_v and_o teach_v what_o we_o ought_v to_o do_v by_o the_o right_a law_n of_o justice_n and_o what_o danger_n ensue_v in_o not_o perform_v the_o same_o all_o which_o place_n though_o they_o be_v contain_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n yet_o be_v they_o to_o be_v refer_v to_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o law_n as_o for_o example_n where_o christ_n thus_o preach_v bless_a be_v they_o that_o be_v pure_a in_o heart_n for_o they_o shall_v see_v god_n etc._n etc._n mat._n 5._o again_o 3._o math._n 5._o 3._o except_o you_o become_v as_o little_a child_n you_o shall_v not_o enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n mat._n 18._o item_n not_o 4._o math._n 18._o 4._o every_o one_o that_o say_v lord_n lord_n but_o he_o that_o do_v the_o will_n of_o my_o father_n shall_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n mat._n 21._o math._n 7._o 21._o 7._o item_n the_o parable_n of_o 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with_o christ_n righteousness_n be_v not_o only_o true_o make_v righteous_a but_o also_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o be_v heb._n 10._o 14._o where_o the_o apostle_n say_v for_o by_o one_o offering_n have_v christ_n make_v perfect_a for_o ever_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v if_o they_o be_v once_o by_o he_o alone_o make_v perfect_a for_o ever_o who_o may_v presume_v to_o add_v any_o thing_n to_o these_o person_n righteousness_n nothing_o can_v be_v add_v to_o our_o righteousness_n to_o make_v they_o one_o jot_n more_o perfect_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n for_o the_o better_a understanding_n whereof_o let_v we_o mark_v the_o circumstance_n of_o the_o place_n which_o do_v much_o enlighten_v the_o matter_n for_o compare_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n with_o that_o one_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n offer_v up_o by_o himself_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n he_o show_v that_o although_o the_o blood_n of_o bull_n and_o of_o goat_n 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etc._n gal._n 5._o 22._o this_o be_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n and_o of_o the_o bride_n that_o be_v to_o say_v sweet_a cogitation_n of_o christ_n wholesome_a exhortation_n pleasant_a song_n and_o psalm_n praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n whereby_o the_o godly_a do_v instruct_v stir_v up_o and_o refresh_v themselves_o therefore_o god_n love_v not_o heaviness_n and_o dulness_n why_o heaviness_n must_v be_v abandon_v and_o why_o of_o spirit_n he_o hate_v uncomsorrable_a doctrine_n heavy_a and_o sorrowful_a cogitation_n and_o love_v cheerful_a heart_n for_o therefore_o have_v he_o send_v his_o son_n not_o to_o oppress_v we_o with_o heaviness_n and_o sorrow_n but_o to_o cheer_v up_o our_o soul_n in_o he_o mark_v what_o great_a joy_n all_o the_o prophet_n do_v prophesy_v of_o and_o even_o extort_v at_o our_o hand_n for_o the_o first_o come_v of_o christ_n so_o do_v the_o psalm_n so_o do_v christ_n and_o so_o do_v his_o apostle_n not_o only_o exhort_v we_o but_o even_o command_v we_o to_o rejoice_v rejoice_v thou_o daughter_n of_o zion_n be_v joyful_a thou_o daughter_n of_o jerusalem_n 5._o â—ach_n 5._o for_o behold_v thy_o king_n come_v to_o thou_o again_o for_o the_o fruit_n of_o his_o come_n rejoice_v you_o heaven_n for_o the_o 23._o esay_n 44._o 12_o 23._o lord_n have_v do_v it_o shout_n you_o low_o part_n of_o the_o earth_n burst_v forth_o into_o praise_n you_o mountain_n why_o what_o be_v do_v and_o wherefore_o must_v there_o be_v such_o great_a joy_n for_o i_o have_v put_v away_o thy_o sin_n as_o darkness_n and_o thy_o transgression_n as_o a_o mist_n and_o thus_o have_v the_o lord_n redeem_v jacob_n and_o will_v be_v glorify_v in_o israel_n and_o albeit_o we_o 4._o luth._o seâ—m_fw-la in_o phil._n 4._o 4._o fall_v sometime_o into_o sin_n which_o by_o nature_n bring_v sadness_n and_o sorrow_n with_o they_o yet_o forasmuch_o as_o they_o can_v bring_v so_o much_o hurt_v as_o christ_n if_o we_o believe_v in_o he_o bring_v power_n of_o abolish_n they_o with_o 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reveal_v and_o exhibit_v unto_o we_o indeed_o we_o do_v acknowledge_v that_o this_o benefit_n of_o christ_n the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n be_v a_o inestimable_a treasure_n but_o we_o conceive_v not_o thereby_o such_o a_o full_a joy_n of_o spirit_n as_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n do_v hereof_o it_o come_v that_o they_o especial_o paul_n do_v so_o plentiful_o set_v forth_o and_o so_o diligent_o teach_v the_o article_n of_o justification_n for_o this_o be_v the_o proper_a office_n of_o a_o apostle_n and_o of_o a_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o set_v forth_o the_o glory_n and_o benefit_n gospel_n the_o proper_a office_n of_o a_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n to_o the_o work_n of_o this_o joy_n and_o therefore_o do_v s._n paul_n define_v a_o minister_n to_o be_v but_o a_o help_n to_o the_o people_n joy_n 2_o cor._n 1._o 24._o when_o such_o a_o rejoice_v 24._o 2_o cor_n 1._o 24._o faith_n possess_v the_o heart_n and_o the_o gospel_n be_v so_o receive_v indeed_o then_o god_n appear_v sweet_a and_o altogether_o love_v neither_o feel_v the_o heart_n any_o thing_n but_o the_o favour_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n it_o stand_v with_o a_o bold_a and_o strong_a confidence_n 4._o luth._o serm_n in_o phil._n 4._o 4._o it_o fear_v not_o lest_o any_o evil_a come_v unto_o it_o it_o be_v quiet_a from_o all_o fear_n of_o displeasure_n be_v merry_a and_o glad_a of_o so_o incomparable_a grace_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n give_v unto_o it_o free_o and_o most_o abundant_o in_o christ_n wherefore_o there_o must_v needs_o forthwith_o proceed_v from_o such_o a_o faith_n love_n joy_n peace_n gladness_n give_v of_o thanks_o praise_n and_o a_o certain_a marvellous_a delight_n in_o god_n as_o in_o a_o most_o dear_a and_o favourable_a father_n which_o deal_v so_o fatherly_a with_o we_o and_o pour_v forth_o his_o gift_n so_o plentiful_o and_o in_o so_o great_a measure_n upon_o they_o also_o which_o do_v not_o deserve_v they_o behold_v of_o such_o joy_n paul_n speak_v here_o which_o â—ruly_a where_o it_o be_v there_o can_v be_v no_o place_n for_o sin_n or_o fear_v of_o death_n or_o hell_n yea_o nothing_o be_v there_o but_o a_o joyful_a quiet_a and_o omnipotent_a trust_n in_o god_n and_o in_o his_o favour_n wherefore_o it_o be_v call_v joy_n not_o in_o gold_n silver_z delight_n sing_v health_n knowledge_n wisdom_n power_n glory_n friendship_n favour_n no_o nor_o in_o work_n holiness_n and_o such_o like_a but_o joy_n in_o the_o lord_n wherefore_o paul_n speak_v say_v rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n always_o and_o again_o i_o say_v rejoice_v phil._n 4._o 4._o and_o peter_n 4._o phil._n 4._o 4._o testify_v that_o the_o faithful_a by_o believe_v do_v rejoice_v 8._o 1_o pet._n 1._o 8._o with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a for_o in_o this_o righteousness_n wherein_o i_o be_o make_v passive_o righteous_a i_o galat._n luther_n argument_n in_o galat._n have_v no_o sin_n no_o fear_n no_o sting_n of_o conscience_n no_o care_n of_o death_n for_o where_o christ_n be_v true_o see_v indeed_o there_o must_v needs_o be_v full_a and_o perfect_a joy_n in_o the_o lord_n wherefore_o if_o any_o man_n feel_v himself_o oppress_v with_o 20._o luther_n in_o gal._n 2._o 20._o heaviness_n and_o anguish_n of_o heart_n he_o must_v not_o impute_v it_o unto_o christ_n although_o it_o come_v under_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n but_o unto_o the_o devil_n who_o oftentimes_o come_v under_o the_o colour_n of_o christ_n and_o transform_v himself_o into_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n for_o if_o there_o be_v any_o fear_n or_o any_o grief_n of_o conscience_n it_o be_v a_o token_n that_o this_o passive_a heart_n the_o cause_n of_o fear_n and_o sadness_n of_o heart_n righteousness_n wherewith_o i_o be_o free_o make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a be_v withdraw_v that_o grace_n be_v hide_v and_o christ_n be_v darken_v out_o of_o sight_n wherefore_o we_o must_v 7._o luther_n in_o serm_n of_o the_o lose_a sheep_n in_o gal._n 4._o 7._o fight_v against_o sadness_n and_o heaviness_n of_o spirit_n cause_v by_o the_o law_n and_o give_v no_o place_n to_o the_o devil_n who_o will_v by_o the_o law_n break_v up_o the_o bride-chamber_n of_o christ_n and_o thrust_v himself_o into_o his_o place_n that_o be_v take_v away_o from_o the_o conscience_n her_o joy_n and_o comfort_n whereby_o he_o may_v not_o be_v able_a cheerful_o to_o lift_v up_o his_o heart_n and_o head_n before_o god_n ever_o remember_v that_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n into_o which_o we_o by_o our_o effectual_a call_n be_v translate_v as_o the_o bride_n of_o christ_n into_o his_o bride-chamber_n be_v righteousness_n and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n rom._n 14._o 17._o spirit_n rom._n 14._o 17._o four_o effect_v good_a judgement_n &_o right_o discern_v of_o all_o spirit_n the_o four_o effect_n or_o fruit_n declare_v the_o utility_n of_o free_a justification_n be_v that_o it_o work_v a_o good_a judgement_n and_o right_o discern_v of_o all_o religion_n work_n and_o worship_n to_o the_o utter_a overthrow_v of_o all_o superstition_n sect_n and_o schism_n and_o do_v reduce_v people_n from_o their_o contentious_a and_o dangerous_a by-path_n and_o do_v rectify_v their_o blind_a legal_a zeal_n mention_v rom._n 10._o 3._o 3._o rom._n 10._o 3._o decline_a to_o sundry_a sect_n and_o contentious_a opinion_n and_o bring_v they_o to_o the_o pure_a and_o sincere_a worship_n of_o god_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n that_o be_v in_o one_o faith_n only_o and_o one_o baptism_n ephes_n 4._o 2._o to_o 6._o unto_o which_o they_o 6._o ephes_n 4._o 2._o to_o 6._o can_v be_v win_v but_o by_o understand_v the_o excellency_n of_o free_a justification_n and_o how_o complete_a they_o be_v make_v by_o it_o alone_o before_o god_n colos_n 2._o 10._o but_o will_v be_v carry_v 10._o colos_n 2._o 10._o away_o