diverse_o understand_v according_a to_o the_o lxx_o translation_n who_o by_o it_o render_v divers_a word_n in_o the_o hebrew_n which_o therefore_o i_o shall_v distinguish_v 1._o according_a to_o the_o term_n à _fw-fr quo_fw-la from_o which_o the_o passage_n be_v make_v 2._o according_a to_o the_o passage_n itself_o and_o 3._o according_a to_o the_o term_n ad_fw-la quem_fw-la whereunto_o sin_n and_o death_n tend_v 1._o according_a to_o the_o term_n à _fw-fr quo_fw-la the_o word_n by_o which_o they_o render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o go_v forth_o 1._o as_o a_o plant_n out_o of_o the_o earth_n and_o so_o death_n grow_v up_o out_o of_o the_o earthly_a and_o carnal_a mind_n rom._n 8.6_o from_o a_o root_n that_o bear_v gall_n and_o wormwood_n deut._n 29.18_o a_o poysonful_a herb._n the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d like_o that_o 2_o king_n 4.40_o man_n of_o god_n death_n be_v in_o the_o pot_n a_o root_n of_o bitterness_n which_o 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a_o word_n of_o belial_n in_o thy_o heart_n and_o a_o evil_a disease_n psal_n 41.8_o a_o evil_a disease_n cleave_v unto_o he_o be_v in_o the_o original_a a_o word_n of_o belial_n or_o the_o devil_n be_v pour_v into_o he_o and_o what_o we_o turn_v psal_n 101.3_o a_o wicked_a thing_n be_v hebr._n a_o word_n of_o belial_n this_o be_v the_o word_n whereof_o the_o wise_a man_n speak_v ecclus._n 23.12_o a_o word_n clothe_v about_o with_o death_n 5._o it_o signify_v to_o go_v out_o as_o one_o go_v out_o to_o war_n so_o the_o serpent_n have_v by_o stratagem_n overcome_v the_o woman_n he_o continue_v the_o war_n with_o her_o seed_n rev._n 12._o and_o lead_v forth_o a_o infernal_a army_n of_o hurtful_a lust_n which_o fight_v against_o the_o soul_n 1_o pet._n 2.11_o 2._o according_a to_o the_o motion_n and_o passage_n itself_o the_o lxx_o by_o this_o word_n render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o descend_v and_o so_o death_n natural_a spiritual_a and_o infernal_a descend_v as_o a_o hereditary_a deadly_a disease_n as_o the_o stone_n from_o the_o father_n to_o the_o child_n a_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ephes_n 4.18_o a_o foul_a leprosy_n such_o as_o that_o of_o gehazi_n 2._o they_o render_v it_o by_o repere_fw-la to_o creep_v psal_n 104.20_o for_o so_o it_o steal_v down_o upon_o all_o the_o posterity_n of_o adam_n insensible_o without_o any_o noise_n it_o be_v that_o true_a pestilence_n that_o walk_v in_o darkness_n psal_n 91.6_o so_o the_o lxx_o by_o it_o turn_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o walk_v like_o a_o walk_a spirit_n this_o be_v malum_fw-la irrepens_fw-la 3._o according_a to_o the_o term_n ad_fw-la quem_fw-la or_o end_n of_o the_o motion_n or_o passage_n so_o the_o lxx_o turn_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v to_o pitch_v a_o tent_n by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d gen._n 13.12_o and_o isa_n 13.20_o death_n take_v up_o the_o house_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o curse_n rest_v in_o it_o zach._n 5.4_o it_o take_v a_o circuit_n and_o go_v round_o about_o as_o the_o devil_n do_v 1_o pet._n 5.8_o who_o bring_v death_n into_o the_o world_n wisd_v 2.24_o and_o therefore_o they_o render_v by_o it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d it_o overflows_a as_o the_o sea_n and_o therefore_o they_o render_v by_o it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o flood_n of_o ungodliness_n the_o water_n which_o overwhelm_v the_o stream_n of_o iniquity_n which_o go_v over_o the_o soul_n psal_n 124.4_o so_o the_o lord_n threaten_v jerusalem_n ezech._n 5.17_o by_o all_o these_o expression_n we_o understand_v what_o the_o passage_n of_o death_n be_v and_o how_o it_o pass_v over_o all_o the_o reason_n of_o this_o intimate_v in_o the_o open_n of_o the_o first_o point_n be_v considerable_a in_o regard_n of_o that_o first_o decree_n of_o god_n in_o the_o day_n that_o thou_o eat_v thereof_o die_v thou_o shall_v die_v which_o be_v the_o statute_n which_o the_o apostle_n mention_n hebr._n 9_o statutum_n est_fw-la omnibus_fw-la semel_fw-la mori_fw-la 2._o from_o proportion_n of_o the_o punishment_n unto_o the_o sin_n the_o sin_n common_a to_o all_o and_o so_o the_o punishment_n 3._o point_n i_o shall_v give_v no_o other_o reason_n for_o this_o point_n than_o the_o follow_a word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o quo_fw-la omnes_fw-la peccaverunt_fw-la the_o word_n have_v a_o double_a understanding_n and_o be_v urge_v by_o man_n of_o different_a judgement_n both_o 1._o by_o those_o who_o believe_v and_o acknowledge_v this_o first_o sin_n and_o so_o they_o turn_v they_o in_o that_o or_o in_o who_o i._n e._n in_o adam_n all_o sin_v and_o 2._o those_o who_o believe_v it_o not_o and_o so_o they_o turn_v they_o quatenus_fw-la so_o far_o forth_o but_o true_o that_o translation_n profit_v they_o not_o for_o if_o so_o we_o render_v the_o word_n death_n pass_v over_o all_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o all_o have_v sin_v they_o will_v amount_v to_o as_o much_o as_o our_o present_a translation_n death_n have_v pass_v over_o all_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o all_o have_v sin_v for_o how_o far_o forth_o have_v all_o sin_v unless_o according_a to_o that_o original_a pollution_n contract_v from_o our_o common_a parent_n by_o who_o sin_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n observe_v 1._o spiritual_a death_n be_v successive_a and_o not_o all_o at_o once_o it_o pass_v upon_o all_o in_o succeed_a generation_n and_o upon_o all_o person_n but_o by_o degree_n nemo_fw-la repentè_fw-fr fit_n pessimus_fw-la moriendo_fw-la morieris_fw-la i._n e._n sensim_fw-la by_o little_a and_o little_a observe_v 2._o what_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o this_o overflow_a scourge_n as_o the_o prophet_n isaiah_n call_v it_o chap._n 28.2_o what_o be_v the_o reason_n of_o this_o deluge_n of_o calamity_n and_o misery_n which_o overflow_v the_o land_n the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o the_o reason_n death_n pass_v over_o all_o in_o that_o all_o have_v sin_v we_o lay_v the_o blame_n one_o upon_o another_o out_o of_o partiality_n and_o such_o be_v our_o folly_n we_o think_v the_o cause_n of_o these_o misery_n be_v some_o other_o thing_n than_o indeed_o it_o be_v our_o lord_n imply_v as_o much_o jer._n 9.12_o 13_o 14._o 1_o king_n 8.33_o when_o the_o people_n be_v smite_v down_o before_o the_o enemy_n because_o they_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o vers_n 35._o when_o heaven_n be_v shut_v up_o that_o there_o be_v no_o rain_n because_o they_o have_v sin_v verse_n 37._o famine_n pestilence_n blast_v mildew_n locust_n verse_n 38._o who_o shall_v know_v every_o one_o the_o plague_n of_o his_o own_o heart_n particular_a example_n be_v infinite_a 1_o king_n 16._o vengeance_n be_v take_v by_o zimri_n on_o the_o house_n of_o bassa_n and_o upon_o himself_o and_o all_o so_o order_v by_o god_n for_o his_o sin_n sake_n vers_fw-la 18_o 19_o and_o therefore_o the_o prophet_n isa_n 28.1_o give_v the_o reason_n of_o the_o overflow_a scourge_n woe_n to_o the_o crown_n of_o pride_n to_o the_o drunkard_n of_o ephraim_n their_o pride_n cover_v they_o as_o a_o crown_n and_o compass_v they_o as_o a_o chain_n violence_n cover_v they_o as_o a_o garment_n they_o be_v swallow_v up_o of_o wine_n and_o therefore_o the_o scourge_n must_v also_o swallow_v up_o overwhelm_v and_o overflow_v they_o hence_o be_v the_o deluge_n of_o water_n which_o follow_v the_o deluge_n of_o sin_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v call_v in_o the_o high_a and_o low_a dutch_a the_o sin-flood_n or_o the_o flood_n that_o come_v by_o sin_n repreh_n why_o then_o do_v we_o go_v about_o to_o hasten_v the_o death_n of_o one_o another_o it_o be_v the_o argument_n of_o the_o woman_n of_o tekoah_n unto_o david_n we_o must_v needs_o all_o die_v and_o be_v as_o water_v spill_v upon_o the_o ground_n 2_o sam._n 14.14_o exhort_v let_v we_o consider_v our_o
3._o apodosis_n some_o there_o be_v who_o be_v righteous_a and_o not_o after_o the_o similitude_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n righteousness_n this_o be_v gravius_fw-la dictum_fw-la durus_fw-la sermo_fw-la a_o hard_a say_n at_o the_o first_o hear_n which_o yet_o be_v obvious_a for_o there_o be_v a_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o the_o law_n rom._n 10.5_o and_o which_o be_v of_o faith_n vers_fw-la 6._o so_o the_o apostle_n call_v that_o his_o own_o righteousness_n which_o be_v by_o the_o law_n phil._n 3.9_o but_o that_o which_o be_v through_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n he_o call_v the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o god_n by_o faith_n 4._o death_n have_v reign_v over_o those_o who_o have_v not_o sin_v after_o the_o similitude_n of_o adam_n transgression_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o we_o turn_v to_o reign_v answer_v most_o what_o to_o the_o hebr._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o have_v public_a authority_n and_o dominion_n whether_o the_o power_n be_v use_v well_o or_o ill_o so_o we_o read_v of_o a_o reign_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o reign_n of_o righteousness_n rom._n 5.21_o a_o reign_n of_o life_n vers_fw-la 17._o and_o a_o reign_n of_o death_n it_o be_v here_o say_v of_o death_n that_o it_o reign_v i_o must_v here_o remind_v you_o what_o we_o understand_v by_o death_n not_o only_o 1._o the_o death_n natural_a which_o sure_o have_v be_v natural_a to_o man_n whether_o he_o have_v sin_v or_o no_o and_o it_o have_v be_v of_o grace_n if_o he_o have_v continue_v in_o the_o body_n and_o not_o have_v die_v nor_o only_a 2._o the_o spiritual_a death_n which_o be_v a_o separation_n of_o the_o soul_n from_o god_n who_o be_v our_o life_n but_o also_o 3._o the_o infernal_a or_o hellish_a death_n though_o with_o distinction_n according_a to_o the_o distinction_n of_o those_o over_o who_o death_n reign_v which_o distinction_n be_v employ_v in_o the_o text_n for_o so_o we_o can_v true_o say_v that_o the_o hellish_a death_n reign_v over_o all_o those_o who_o have_v or_o have_v not_o sin_v according_a to_o the_o similitude_n of_o adam_n transgression_n though_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o natural_o even_o this_o death_n also_o follow_v sin_n as_o the_o wage_n of_o it_o every_o sin_n be_v in_o its_o own_o nature_n mortal_a and_o shall_v prove_v so_o do_v not_o the_o mediator_n intervene_v and_o bring_v the_o spirit_n of_o life_n into_o the_o fall_v man_n but_o here_o we_o speak_v of_o death_n as_o it_o natural_o succeed_v unto_o sin_n and_o follow_v it_o according_a to_o the_o prediction_n and_o denunciation_n gen._n 2._o in_o the_o day_n that_o thou_o eat_v thereof_o thou_o shall_v die_v the_o death_n what_o right_a or_o title_n have_v death_n to_o the_o kingdom_n the_o answer_n to_o this_o question_n will_v serve_v for_o a_o reason_n of_o this_o point_n among_o the_o several_a way_n of_o come_v to_o power_n and_o sovereignty_n statesman_n reckon_v usurpation_n succession_n and_o election_n and_o by_o these_o mean_v death_n obtain_v the_o kingdom_n vers_fw-la 12._o by_o one_o man_n sin_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n and_o death_n by_o sin_n for_o first_o sin_n usurp_v a_o power_n over_o we_o so_o you_o find_v vers_fw-la 21._o sin_n reign_v unto_o death_n and_o that_o be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o sin_n amos_n 9.8_o rom._n 6._o let_v not_o sin_n reign_v but_o do_v sin_n die_v without_o issue_n no_o death_n be_v the_o natural_a child_n and_o issue_n of_o sin_n jam._n 1.14_o 15._o you_o find_v the_o genealogy_n every_o man_n be_v tempt_v when_o he_o be_v draw_v away_o by_o his_o own_o lust_n and_o entice_v then_o when_o lust_n have_v conceive_v it_o bring_v forth_o sin_n and_o sin_n when_o it_o be_v perfect_v bring_v forth_o death_n if_o we_o shall_v search_v high_o and_o inquire_v who_o lust_n these_o be_v and_o who_o draw_v we_o away_o than_o we_o shall_v find_v that_o lust_n be_v the_o seed_n of_o the_o devil_n joh._n 8._o the_o lust_n of_o your_o father_n he_o be_v the_o grandfather_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n so_o that_o indeed_o as_o child_n be_v in_o the_o power_n of_o their_o master_n where_o sin_n or_o death_n be_v say_v to_o reign_v the_o devil_n himself_o reign_v who_o have_v the_o power_n of_o death_n hebr._n 2.14_o ephes_n 2.1_o 2_o 3._o so_o that_o sin_n be_v the_o child_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o first_o bear_v of_o sin_n be_v death_n according_a to_o jam._n 1.15_o job_n 18.12_o 13._o bildad_o foretell_v the_o destruction_n of_o the_o ungodly_a say_v destruction_n shall_v be_v ready_a at_o his_o side_n and_o shall_v devour_v the_o strength_n of_o his_o skin_n even_o the_o first_o bear_v of_o death_n so_o we_o turn_v it_o but_o the_o lxx_o the_o vulg._n lat._n and_o the_o chaldee_n paraphra_v they_o turn_v it_o by_o apposition_n the_o first-born_a death_n or_o death_n the_o first-born_a of_o sin_n as_o the_o genuine_a child_n of_o sin_n and_o by_o right_a of_o primogeniture_n by_o birthright_n successor_n and_o heir_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o sin_n and_o bildad_o vers_fw-la 14._o explain_v himself_o and_o put_v instead_o of_o death_n the_o first-born_a and_o heir_n of_o sin_n the_o king_n of_o terror_n but_o do_v sin_n and_o death_n enter_v tanquam_fw-la in_o vacuam_fw-la possessionem_fw-la as_o into_o a_o empty_a possession_n or_o do_v sin_n and_o death_n find_v no_o resistance_n true_o very_o little_a or_o none_o at_o all_o and_o therefore_o joh._n 8._o the_o lust_n of_o your_o father_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v the_o devil_n lust_n and_o you_o have_v a_o will_v to_o do_v they_o and_o rom._n 6.19_o you_o have_v yield_v your_o member_n servant_n so_o that_o here_o be_v great_a right_n pretend_v unto_o the_o kingdom_n right_a of_o succession_n and_o right_a of_o election_n i_o can_v hear_v but_o take_v notice_n of_o that_o great_a presumption_n and_o rash_a judgement_n of_o some_o who_o have_v dare_v to_o condemn_v to_o death_n and_o hell_n many_o soul_n who_o antiquity_n have_v commend_v unto_o we_o as_o the_o most_o holy_a among_o the_o heathen_a there_o be_v a_o book_n extant_a bear_v title_n de_fw-fr animabus_fw-la paganorum_fw-la concern_v the_o soul_n of_o the_o heathen_a the_o author_n of_o that_o work_v number_n up_o the_o most_o virtuous_a of_o the_o heathen_a recite_v many_o of_o their_o good_a work_n and_o wise_a sentence_n and_o their_o exemplary_a good_a life_n and_o at_o length_n shut_v they_o all_o up_o in_o the_o pit_n about_o the_o same_o time_n that_o this_o work_n first_o see_v light_n come_v forth_o another_o bearing_z title_n de_fw-fr inferno_fw-la concern_v hell_n in_o the_o handle_n of_o which_o the_o author_n be_v large_a and_o descend_v to_o speak_v of_o every_o particular_a place_n there_o not_o omit_v any_o nook_n or_o corner_n mention_v all_o the_o kind_n and_o degree_n of_o torment_n with_o so_o great_a confidence_n you_o will_v think_v he_o have_v be_v there_o such_o proud_a censorious_a spirit_n there_o be_v yet_o in_o the_o world_n yea_o worse_o who_o dare_v pronounce_v peremptory_a sentence_n of_o damnation_n upon_o those_o who_o be_v not_o downright_o of_o their_o own_o opinion_n how_o much_o more_o safe_a be_v it_o to_o follow_v that_o moderate_a spirit_n of_o the_o apostle_n 1_o cor._n 5.12_o 13._o what_o have_v i_o to_o do_v to_o judge_v they_o that_o be_v without_o judge_v you_o rather_o they_o that_o be_v within_o yourselves_o and_o other_o within_o or_o under_o your_o power_n but_o these_o that_o be_v without_o god_n judge_v yet_o such_o be_v the_o presumption_n of_o proud_a adam_n in_o we_o that_o although_o our_o god_n have_v exempt_v many_o thing_n from_o our_o knowledge_n deut._n 29.29_o as_o indeed_o such_o as_o we_o know_v not_o nor_o can_v know_v and_o which_o be_v not_o reveil_v yet_o lest_o we_o shall_v seem_v to_o be_v ignorant_a of_o any_o thing_n we_o will_v dare_v to_o determine_v of_o they_o as_o the_o state_n of_o the_o heathen_a the_o state_n of_o infant_n when_o mean_a time_n the_o thing_n which_o be_v reveil_v as_o the_o whole_a duty_n of_o man_n reveil_v in_o the_o word_n these_o we_o neglect_v when_o yet_o they_o be_v thing_n which_o the_o lord_n will_v have_v we_o take_v principal_a notice_n of_o and_o therefore_o that_o text_n deut._n 29.29_o thing_n reveil_v belong_v to_o you_o and_o to_o your_o child_n etc._n etc._n those_o word_n in_o hebrew_n be_v full_a of_o extraordinary_a point_n and_o accent_n that_o we_o shall_v take_v the_o great_a heed_n unto_o they_o observe_v 1._o death_n be_v the_o king_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n posterity_n observe_v 2._o the_o thraldom_n and_o slavery_n of_o ungodly_a man_n they_o be_v subject_n and_o vassal_n under_o sin_n and_o death_n see_v note_n in_o rom._n 6.19_o life_n shall_v reign_v over_o they_o who_o shall_v be_v righteous_a after_o the_o similitude_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n
evil_n one_o sinner_n destroy_v much_o good_a observe_v 5._o the_o great_a necessity_n of_o a_o strong_a saviour_n and_o redeemer_n vide_fw-la note_n in_o rom._n 7._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o commadment_n come_v observe_v 6._o sin_n be_v come_v into_o the_o world_n the_o philosopher_n himself_o can_v say_v from_o his_o observation_n and_o experience_n of_o disorder_n and_o confusion_n in_o the_o world_n that_o certain_o thing_n former_o have_v be_v otherwise_o than_o now_o they_o be_v and_o tully_n hominem_fw-la dicit_fw-la non_fw-la ut_fw-la à _fw-la matre_fw-la sed_fw-la tanquam_fw-la à _fw-la noverca_fw-la natura_fw-la editum_fw-la in_o vitam_fw-la etc._n etc._n that_o man_n be_v bring_v forth_o unto_o life_n by_o nature_n not_o so_o much_o a_o mother_n as_o indeed_o a_o stepdame_n how_o corpore_fw-la &_o nudo_fw-la &_o fragili_fw-la &_o infirmo_fw-la bear_v naked_a with_o a_o frail_a and_o weak_a body_n with_o a_o mind_n anxious_a in_o regard_n of_o trouble_n and_o molestation_n cowardly_a in_o regard_n of_o fear_n remiss_a and_o idle_a in_o regard_n of_o labour_n prone_a and_o propense_a to_o sloth_n and_o lust_n rem_fw-la vidit_fw-la causam_fw-la nescivit_fw-la say_v one_o of_o the_o ancient_n he_o see_v the_o matter_n but_o not_o the_o cause_n repreh_n 1._o this_o reprove_v their_o great_a inadvertency_n to_o say_v no_o worse_o of_o many_o whereof_o some_o learned_a man_n who_o be_v engage_v in_o that_o opinion_n that_o there_o be_v no_o original_a sin_n but_o what_o we_o call_v so_o be_v contract_v by_o every_o one_o in_o his_o own_o person_n by_o the_o example_n and_o imitation_n of_o other_o for_o certain_o that_o there_o be_v a_o inbred_a propension_n and_o inclination_n unto_o sin_n they_o themselves_o deny_v not_o when_o they_o say_v it_o be_v in_o most_o man_n but_o they_o will_v not_o yield_v it_o in_o all_o nor_o do_v we_o say_v that_o original_a sin_n be_v in_o like_a measure_n in_o all_o though_o we_o say_v with_o the_o apostle_n that_o it_o be_v enter_v into_o the_o world_n and_o pass_v over_o all_o man_n which_o yet_o be_v evident_a in_o some_o haply_o more_o in_o some_o less_o as_o i_o shall_v show_v anon_o in_o which_o respect_n alexander_n hales_n say_v of_o bonaventure_n by_o reason_n of_o his_o mildness_n and_o sweetness_n of_o disposition_n quod_fw-la adamus_n in_o domino_fw-la bonaventura_n non_fw-la peccavit_fw-la that_o adam_n have_v not_o sin_v in_o bonaventure_n what_o be_v add_v that_o that_o sin_n which_o we_o call_v original_a proceed_v from_o example_n and_o imitation_n may_v be_v disprove_v by_o manifold_a experience_n of_o infant_n and_o child_n who_o never_o have_v any_o such_o example_n before_o they_o for_o their_o imitation_n you_o do_v they_o declare_v the_o fruit_n of_o this_o poisonous_a plant_n grow_v in_o they_o as_o self-will_n frowardness_n and_o disobedience_n and_o when_o they_o grow_v a_o little_a elder_n we_o may_v discover_v self_n grow_v up_o in_o they_o self-love_n self-honour_n self-praise_n etc._n etc._n and_o when_o they_o grow_v yet_o elder_a lie_v and_o excuse_v and_o cover_v sin_n like_o adam_n job_n 31.33_o and_o manifold_a the_o like_a iniquity_n which_o satan_n have_v bind_v up_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o a_o child_n prov._n 22.15_o but_o true_o since_o it_o appear_v to_o all_o man_n that_o the_o nature_n of_o most_o man_n say_v they_o of_o all_o man_n say_v we_o be_v infect_v with_o sin_n and_o the_o whole_a lump_n leven_v it_o be_v better_a not_o to_o dispute_v whence_o it_o become_v so_o pollute_v but_o rather_o to_o inquire_v into_o some_o mean_n how_o we_o may_v be_v cleanse_v it_o be_v to_o little_a purpose_n when_o we_o see_v a_o fire_n to_o inquire_v how_o it_o come_v unless_o we_o put_v to_o our_o help_a hand_n to_o quench_v it_o in_o ourselves_o and_o other_o iniquity_n burn_v like_o a_o fire_n say_v the_o prophet_n isai_n 9.18_o and_o unless_o it_o be_v timely_o quench_v it_o will_v burn_v to_o the_o neither_o most_o hell_n deut._n 32.22_o it_o be_v say_v probable_o that_o there_o be_v no_o malady_n without_o a_o remedy_n fire_n may_v be_v quench_v the_o disease_a cure_v what_o be_v crooked_a may_v be_v make_v straight_o fiery_a concupiscence_n concupiscence_n inflame_v may_v be_v slake_v yea_o quench_v the_o whole_a head_n sick_a and_o the_o whole_a heart_n faint_a yet_o be_v not_o man_n so_o desperate_o sick_a but_o he_o may_v be_v recover_v the_o crooked_a generation_n may_v be_v make_v straight_o god_n make_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d straight_o or_o upright_a in_o the_o beginning_n and_o it_o may_v be_v make_v straight_o again_o by_o he_o thus_o it_o be_v true_a by_o one_o man_n sin_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n the_o apodosis_n or_o redition_n unto_o this_o first_o point_n be_v as_o true_a vers_fw-la 15._o the_o gift_n by_o grace_n which_o be_v by_o one_o man_n jesus_n christ_n have_v abound_v unto_o many_o and_o vers_fw-la 19_o as_o by_o one_o man_n disobedience_n many_o be_v make_v sinner_n so_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o one_o shall_v many_o be_v make_v righteous_a here_o then_o adam_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o type_n or_o figure_n of_o he_o that_o be_v to_o come_v i._n e._n of_o christ_n i_o reserve_v the_o special_a explication_n of_o those_o word_n till_o i_o come_v to_o the_o press_n handle_v of_o they_o mean_a time_n we_o here_o find_v a_o similitude_n ground_v on_o a_o dissimilitude_n as_o by_o one_o man_n sin_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n so_o by_o one_o man_n grace_n and_o righteousness_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n what_o the_o one_o destroy_v the_o other_o repair_v and_o restore_v luk._n 10.30_o a_o certain_a man_n go_v down_o from_o jerusalem_n to_o jericho_n etc._n etc._n it_o may_v be_v res_fw-la gesta_fw-la a_o true_a story_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d jericho_n by_o all_o the_o ancient_n be_v understand_v the_o world_n they_o spoil_v he_o of_o his_o raiment_n his_o robe_n of_o original_a righteousness_n and_o wound_v he_o leave_v he_o half_o dead_a supernaturalia_fw-la sunt_fw-la ablata_fw-la naturalia_fw-la sunt_fw-la vulnerata_fw-la the_o thing_n supernatural_a be_v take_v away_o the_o natural_a wound_v exhort_v unto_o those_o who_o convey_v the_o nature_n of_o adam_n unto_o posterity_n that_o they_o endeavour_v to_o mortify_v and_o kill_v the_o old_a adam_n quench_v the_o foam_n it_o be_v observe_v that_o they_o who_o have_v so_o do_v have_v leave_v behind_o they_o a_o more_o bless_a issue_n for_o though_o the_o old_a adam_n be_v still_o propagate_v yet_o the_o more_o he_o be_v mortify_v the_o less_o he_o be_v transmit_v unto_o posterity_n as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o samson_n samuel_n joseph_n timothy_n thy_o mother_n eunice_n and_o thy_o grandmother_n lois_fw-fr it_o be_v the_o law_n of_o adam_n 2._o death_n enter_v in_o by_o sin_n what_o death_n be_v this_o i_o shall_v not_o trouble_v you_o with_o all_o the_o signification_n of_o it_o but_o only_o name_v such_o as_o be_v most_o pertinent_a unto_o the_o matter_n in_o hand_n and_o death_n be_v either_o 1._o natural_a and_o of_o the_o body_n or_o 2._o spiritual_a and_o inward_a as_o the_o death_n of_o the_o life_n of_o god_n in_o the_o soul_n or_o 3._o the_o whole_a curse_n of_o god_n that_o follow_v upon_o this_o 1._o as_o for_o the_o first_o it_o be_v well_o yea_o best_a know_v by_o the_o name_n of_o death_n but_o whether_o that_o be_v the_o death_n here_o mean_v it_o may_v be_v doubt_v for_o 1._o whereas_o gen._n 1.28_o man_n before_o his_o fall_n be_v to_o procreate_v child_n they_o who_o be_v immortal_a have_v no_o such_o faculty_n of_o procreation_n as_o our_o lord_n speak_v luk._n 20.35_o 36._o 2._o beside_o man_n have_v a_o natural_a body_n before_o the_o fall_n and_o therefore_o a_o mortal_a so_o the_o apostle_n call_v man_n body_n a_o natural_a body_n 1_o cor._n 15.44_o which_o before_o he_o call_v vile_a and_o corruptible_a oppose_v it_o to_o a_o spiritual_a and_o immortal_a body_n thus_o when_o our_o apostle_n here_o say_v that_o death_n come_v into_o the_o world_n by_o sin_n he_o say_v not_o that_o mortality_n than_o come_v into_o the_o world_n or_o a_o power_n to_o die_v but_o death_n and_o a_o necessity_n of_o die_a for_o no_o doubt_n man_n if_o he_o have_v not_o sin_v though_o by_o nature_n he_o be_v mortal_a yet_o by_o the_o grace_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n he_o may_v have_v be_v preserve_v from_o death_n or_o if_o he_o have_v be_v dead_a he_o may_v by_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o same_o god_n have_v be_v recall_v to_o life_n and_o make_v immortal_a but_o this_o grace_n he_o lose_v for_o himself_o and_o his_o posterity_n sin_n therefore_o be_v not_o a_o cause_n of_o natural_a mortality_n but_o rather_o of_o necessary_a death_n and_o so_o it_o be_v true_a of_o death_n also_o that_o by_o sin_n death_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n 2._o death_n enter_v
be_v blind_a they_o shall_v have_v no_o sin_n joh._n 9.41_o but_o because_o nullis_fw-la quae_fw-la sunt_fw-la officii_fw-la svi_fw-la permittitur_fw-la ignorare_fw-la gerson_n this_o be_v the_o condemnation_n that_o light_n be_v come_v into_o the_o world_n yet_o man_n love_v darkness_n rather_o than_o light_v joh._n 3.19_o as_o concern_v what_o every_o man_n ought_v to_o know_v according_a to_o such_o mean_n as_o may_v be_v use_v i_o believe_v hardly_o any_o man_n can_v be_v say_v to_o be_v altogether_o ignorant_a thus_o because_o the_o book_n of_o the_o creature_n be_v open_a unto_o every_o man_n he_o be_v inexcusable_a who_o from_o hence_o may_v know_v god_n and_o glorify_v he_o as_o god_n yet_o will_v not_o which_o be_v the_o apostle_n argument_n rom._n 1.20_o but_o although_o ignorance_n may_v in_o part_n excuse_n yet_o that_o proceed_v not_o from_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o sin_n but_o mere_o and_o sole_o from_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n one_o notable_a case_n be_v extant_a gen._n 20._o abimilech_n have_v use_v all_o moral_a diligence_n as_o they_o call_v it_o he_o do_v what_o he_o do_v in_o the_o integrity_n of_o his_o heart_n which_o god_n himself_o acknowledge_v maugre_o all_o this_o abraham_n must_v pray_v for_o abimilech_n otherwise_o he_o and_o all_o his_o must_v die_v luk._n 12.48_o he_o who_o know_v not_o shall_v be_v beat_v with_o few_o stripe_n why_o with_o any_o its_o presume_v he_o may_v have_v know_v 1_o tim._n 1.13_o i_o obtain_v mercy_n because_o i_o do_v it_o ignorant_o there_o have_v be_v no_o need_n of_o mercy_n have_v there_o not_o be_v sin_n the_o jew_n have_v by_o ignorance_n put_v to_o death_n the_o author_n of_o life_n as_o the_o apostle_n witness_v for_o they_o act_v 3.17_o and_o though_o thereby_o they_o have_v fulfil_v what_o god_n have_v foretell_v shall_v be_v do_v by_o the_o mouth_n of_o all_o his_o prophet_n yet_o this_o ignorance_n excuse_v not_o à _fw-la toto_fw-la they_o must_v repent_v vers_fw-la 19_o act_n 17.23_o 30._o observe_v 4._o this_o discover_v the_o great_a goodness_n and_o mercy_n of_o our_o god_n who_o take_v no_o advantage_n of_o we_o in_o our_o ignorance_n but_o be_v patient_a towards_o we_o and_o impute_v not_o unto_o we_o our_o sin_n of_o ignorance_n as_o not_o willing_a that_o we_o shall_v perish_v but_o that_o we_o shall_v come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o his_o truth_n and_o therefore_o the_o psalmist_n compare_v he_o to_o a_o natural_a father_n that_o pity_v his_o own_o child_n psal_n 103.13_o a_o natural_a father_n though_o his_o child_n in_o the_o nonage_n and_o infancy_n commit_v that_o which_o be_v in_o the_o nature_n of_o it_o a_o great_a sin_n yet_o he_o impute_v it_o not_o unto_o his_o child_n for_o a_o sin_n as_o exod._n 21.15_o he_o that_o smite_v his_o father_n or_o his_o mother_n shall_v be_v sure_o put_v to_o death_n and_o vers_fw-la 17._o he_o that_o curse_v his_o father_n or_o his_o mother_n shall_v sure_o be_v put_v to_o death_n when_o therefore_o a_o child_n of_o two_o or_o three_o year_n of_o age_n be_v angry_a shall_v smite_v or_o revile_v the_o father_n or_o mother_n according_a to_o the_o letter_n of_o the_o law_n he_o ought_v to_o die_v but_o because_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n and_o those_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o discrimen_fw-la honestorum_fw-la &_o turpium_fw-la that_o light_n of_o natural_a reason_n which_o some_o call_v the_o law_n of_o nature_n and_o shine_v to_o some_o soon_o to_o other_o late_a and_o be_v not_o yet_o appear_v unto_o the_o child_n to_o teach_v he_o that_o he_o shall_v not_o do_v injury_n to_o his_o father_n or_o mother_n or_o that_o in_o so_o do_v he_o shall_v commit_v a_o great_a sin_n hence_o it_o be_v that_o though_o what_o the_o child_n do_v be_v a_o great_a sin_n in_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o fact_n yet_o because_o the_o child_n be_v not_o yet_o capable_a of_o the_o law_n that_o shall_v teach_v he_o this_o therefore_o the_o sin_n be_v not_o impute_v unto_o the_o child_n for_o sin_n yea_o parent_n be_v so_o fond_a that_o in_o this_o they_o make_v sport_n with_o their_o child_n i_o write_v unto_o you_o little_a child_n etc._n etc._n 1_o john_n 2._o see_v the_o great_a indulgence_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n mat._n 12.31_o there_o be_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o father_n forgive_v then_o verse_n 32._o follow_v pardon_n of_o sin_n against_o the_o son_n see_v a_o example_n of_o this_o act_v 9.10_o 15._o ananias_n accuse_v he_o but_o what_o say_v the_o lord_n he_o will_v not_o hear_v of_o it_o go_v thy_o way_n he_o be_v a_o choose_a vessel_n to_o i_o act_n 22.18_o paul_n accuse_v himself_o and_o aggravate_v his_o own_o sin_n yet_o verse_n 21._o the_o lord_n take_v no_o notice_n of_o it_o but_o rather_o seem_v to_o take_v offence_n that_o he_o trouble_v he_o with_o his_o confession_n he_o say_v unto_o i_o depart_v o_o the_o vast_a difference_n between_o god_n mercy_n unto_o we_o and_o our_o mercy_n one_o to_o another_o david_n great_a sin_n see_v how_o gracious_o the_o lord_n pardon_v it_o 2_o sam._n 12.13_o david_n say_v i_o have_v sin_v against_o the_o lord_n present_o nathan_n say_v to_o david_n the_o lord_n also_o have_v put_v away_o thy_o sin_n thou_o shall_v not_o die_v so_o easy_o be_v the_o great_a god_n entreat_v to_o pardon_n though_o two_o of_o the_o great_a sin_n against_o our_o neighbour_n but_o we_o make_v one_o another_o offender_n for_o a_o word_n isa_n 29.21_o yea_o whereas_o the_o lord_n easy_o pardon_v our_o debt_n of_o a_o thousand_o talent_n we_o will_v not_o pardon_v nor_o have_v patience_n towards_o our_o fellow-servant_n though_o he_o owe_v we_o but_o a_o hundred_o penny_n matth._n 18.23_o 30._o and_o so_o inexorable_a we_o be_v as_o if_o sin_n commit_v against_o we_o be_v against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n a_o exhortation_n let_v we_o acknowledge_v our_o error_n our_o ignorances_n and_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n we_o have_v a_o gracious_a and_o merciful_a god_n to_o deal_v withal_o and_o one_o ready_a to_o forgive_v job_n 33.27_o 28_o 29._o christ_n himself_o have_v be_v offer_v up_o a_o sacrifice_n for_o our_o ignorances_n numb_a 15._o he_o be_v that_o bullock_n that_o goat_n slay_v for_o the_o ignorances_n of_o the_o people_n he_o be_v make_v sin_n for_o we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o and_o let_v we_o confess_v with_o david_n psal_n 19.12_o o_o who_o can_v understand_v his_o ignorances_n o_o cleanse_v thou_o we_o from_o our_o secret_a sin_n if_o we_o confess_v our_o sin_n he_o be_v just_a to_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n 1_o john_n 1.9_o levit._fw-la 13.13_o repreh_n those_o who_o live_v in_o the_o clear_a sunshine_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o pretend_v extreme_a much_o to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o it_o yet_o rebel_v against_o the_o light_n job_n 24.13_o if_o sin_n be_v impute_v where_o there_o be_v a_o law_n and_o the_o jew_n be_v inexcusable_a rom._n 2._o yea_o if_o he_o be_v inexcusable_a who_o have_v the_o light_n of_o nature_n yet_o glorifi_v not_o god_n as_o god_n what_o shall_v become_v of_o he_o who_o know_v the_o gospel_n and_o the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n yet_o sin_n against_o so_o great_a light_n sure_o such_o a_o servant_n as_o so_o know_v his_o master_n will_v and_o do_v it_o not_o shall_v be_v beat_v with_o many_o stripe_n luk._n 12._o more_o note_n on_o rom_n 5.14_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d nevertheless_o death_n reign_v from_o adam_n to_o moses_n even_o over_o they_o that_o have_v not_o sin_v after_o the_o similitude_n of_o adam_n transgression_n who_o be_v the_o figure_n of_o he_o that_o be_v to_o come_v after_o the_o prolepsis_n vers_fw-la 13._o whereof_o i_o speak_v before_o and_o may_v be_v include_v in_o a_o parenthesis_n here_o follow_v a_o epanalepsis_fw-la a_o result_a a_o resume_v and_o far_o declare_v of_o the_o argument_n contain_v verse_n 12._o where_o the_o apostle_n reason_n thus_o however_o it_o be_v true_a that_o be_v object_v that_o sin_n be_v in_o the_o world_n until_o the_o law_n yet_o not_o impute_v while_o 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a_o low_a condescent_n be_v that_o that_o 2_o cor._n 5.20_o we_o be_v ambassador_n for_o christ_n as_o though_o god_n do_v beseech_v you_o by_o we_o we_o pray_v you_o in_o christ_n stead_n be_v you_o reconcile_v unto_o god_n note_n and_o observation_n upon_o romans_z vii_o 10._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o die_v and_o the_o commandment_n unto_o life_n be_v find_v to_o i_o unto_o death_n the_o come_n of_o the_o law_n have_v a_o double_a event_n 1._o one_o in_o regard_n of_o sin_n 2._o another_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o man_n 1._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o sin_n that_o revive_v 2._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o man_n he_o die_v i_o call_v these_o event_n not_o effect_n of_o the_o law_n for_o effect_n proceed_v from_o and_o depend_v upon_o cause_n true_o and_o proper_o so_o call_v and_o so_o it_o can_v true_o be_v say_v that_o the_o law_n come_v cause_v sin_n to_o revive_v and_o cause_v the_o man_n to_o die_v but_o occasion_v both_o for_o a_o event_n answer_v to_o a_o occasion_n or_o a_o 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not_o to_o be_v understand_v for_o the_o man_n live_v his_o natural_a life_n both_o under_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n and_o the_o life_n of_o sin_n the_o question_n therefore_o lie_v between_o the_o two_o other_o death_n whether_o of_o they_o two_o be_v here_o to_o be_v understand_v whether_o the_o man_n may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v dead_a unto_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n upon_o the_o come_n of_o the_o law_n or_o rather_o 2._o dead_a unto_o the_o life_n of_o sin_n i_o find_v most_o interpreter_n both_o ancient_a and_o modern_a agree_v that_o the_o former_a be_v here_o to_o be_v understand_v namely_o that_o the_o law_n come_v occasion_v the_o death_n unto_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n and_o that_o the_o law_n come_v the_o man_n die_v from_o his_o life_n of_o grace_n but_o under_o correction_n of_o better_a judgement_n i_o conceive_v that_o that_o death_n can_v here_o be_v mean_v by_o the_o apostle_n for_o if_o we_o shall_v understand_v that_o upon_o the_o come_n of_o the_o law_n the_o man_n 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as_o the_o prophet_n david_n complain_v i_o be_o as_o a_o dead_a man_n out_o of_o mind_n of_o such_o dead_a man_n as_o these_o the_o wise_a man_n speak_v wisd_v 3.2_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o unwise_a they_o seem_v to_o die_v and_o their_o departure_n be_v take_v for_o misery_n for_o though_o they_o be_v afflict_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o man_n yet_o their_o hope_n be_v full_a of_o immortality_n these_o righteous_a have_v hope_n in_o their_o death_n prov._n 14.31_o they_o walk_v with_o god_n as_o enoch_n and_o noah_n do_v and_o be_v not_o they_o be_v in_o no_o account_n at_o all_o among_o man_n but_o god_n take_v they_o to_o himself_o psal_n 65.34_o these_o these_o be_v the_o dead_a these_o bless_a dead_a one_o who_o die_v in_o the_o lord_n revel_v 14.13_o exhort_v that_o they_o who_o live_v will_v die_v a_o hard_a task_n it_o be_v to_o persuade_v one_o to_o die_v no_o man_n need_v to_o be_v persuade_v to_o live_v because_o life_n be_v one_o of_o the_o thing_n which_o pro_fw-la se_fw-la appetuntur_fw-la which_o be_v desire_v for_o themselves_o and_o therefore_o death_n one_o of_o those_o thing_n quae_fw-la pro_fw-la se_fw-la vitantur_fw-la which_o be_v abhor_v for_o themselves_o but_o belove_v if_o this_o life_n be_v such_o as_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o live_v a_o assume_v life_n then_o sure_o to_o this_o life_n we_o ought_v to_o die_v but_o such_o be_v this_o life_n in_o sin_n it_o be_v none_o of_o we_o it_o have_v no_o right_a at_o all_o unto_o we_o we_o have_v nothing_o to_o do_v with_o it_o nor_o it_o with_o we_o rom._n 8.12_o brethren_n we_o be_v debtor_n but_o not_o to_o the_o flesh_n to_o live_v after_o the_o flesh_n for_o if_o you_o live_v after_o the_o flesh_n which_o will_v have_v a_o life_n in_o you_o you_o shall_v die_v but_o if_o you_o through_o the_o spirit_n shall_v mortify_v the_o deed_n of_o the_o body_n you_o shall_v live_v this_o life_n can_v be_v live_v but_o we_o must_v be_v estrange_v from_o the_o life_n of_o our_o god_n ephes_n 4.18_o 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the_o cup_n which_o the_o lord_n jesus_n drink_v the_o true_a joseph_n to_o suffer_v with_o he_o be_v a_o gift_n yea_o a_o great_a gift_n than_o faith_n itself_o phil._n 1._o it_o be_v not_o leave_v unto_o we_o as_o a_o thing_n indifferent_a so_o as_o if_o we_o do_v suffer_v it_o be_v well_o if_o we_o do_v not_o no_o harm_n come_v of_o it_o o_o no_o there_o be_v a_o necessity_n lie_v upon_o we_o we_o have_v drink_v in_o iniquity_n like_o water_n we_o have_v take_v upon_o ourselves_o a_o sinful_a life_n a_o death_n rather_o than_o a_o life_n in_o which_o its_o impossible_a to_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n 1_o cor._n 6._o gal._n 5._o the_o drink_n of_o this_o cup_n of_o christ_n passion_n the_o baptise_v into_o this_o death_n enstate_v we_o in_o the_o eternal_a life_n and_o salvation_n if_o we_o die_v with_o he_o we_o shall_v live_v with_o he_o if_o we_o suffer_v with_o he_o we_o shall_v be_v glorify_v with_o he_o 2_o cor._n 1._o one_o of_o the_o hebrew_n father_n tell_v we_o 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conformity_n unto_o his_o death_n phil._n 3.10_o this_o the_o apostle_n teach_v express_o 1_o pet._n 4.1_o 2._o so_o that_o although_o john_n suffer_v not_o a_o violent_a death_n as_o james_n do_v yet_o he_o drink_v of_o the_o lord_n cup_n and_o be_v baptize_v with_o his_o baptism_n in_o that_o he_o be_v make_v conformable_a unto_o the_o death_n of_o jesus_n christ_n by_o die_v unto_o sin_n and_o obtain_v communion_n and_o fellowship_n with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n 1_o joh._n 1.1_o james_n and_o john_n may_v be_v say_v to_o drink_v of_o his_o cup_n and_o be_v baptize_v with_o his_o baptism_n when_o they_o suffer_v the_o like_a suffering_n which_o he_o also_o suffer_v 2_o cor._n 1._o and_o those_o outward_o and_o inward_o outward_o reproach_n etc._n etc._n all_o which_o be_v suffer_v within_o inward_o when_o we_o suffer_v the_o assault_n and_o temptation_n unto_o sin_n without_o yield_v thereunto_o when_o we_o die_v from_o what_o be_v before_o our_o life_n col._n 1.24_o i_o 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good_a and_o good_a to_o we_o double_v the_o affection_n god_n and_o goodness_n they_o be_v in_o a_o sort_n reciprocal_a but_o much_o more_o strengthen_v by_o relation_n unto_o we_o cant._n 2.16_o my_o beloved_n be_v i_o his_o death_n his_o resurrection_n his_o ascension_n say_v the_o spouse_n and_o this_o love_n of_o christ_n constrain_v we_o that_o if_o one_o die_v than_o all_o be_v dead_a that_o we_o that_o live_v shall_v not_o live_v unto_o ourselves_o my_o beloved_n be_v so_o i_o and_o i_o be_o he_o his_o by_o conform_v unto_o his_o death_n ezech._n 16.8_o 4._o in_o regard_n of_o israel_n the_o true_a church_n of_o god_n which_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n and_o take_v out_o of_o jesus_n christ_n as_o the_o true_a eve_n out_o of_o the_o true_a adam_n ephes_n 5.30_o we_o be_v member_n of_o his_o body_n of_o his_o flesh_n and_o of_o his_o bone_n that_o aurae_fw-la divinae_fw-la particula_fw-la that_o portion_n of_o divine_a life_n in_o we_o affect_n and_o earnest_o desire_v union_n 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preacher_n of_o righteousness_n and_o the_o inward_a preacher_n of_o it_o teach_v 1_o cor._n 7.29_o 30._o but_o alas_o the_o flesh_n lu_v against_o the_o spirit_n exhort_v hear_v the_o eight_o preacher_n of_o righteousness_n such_o as_o the_o son_n of_o man_n send_v forth_o to_o preach_v unto_o the_o world_n before_o the_o overflow_a scourge_n see_v how_o they_o be_v qualify_v in_o note_n on_o 2_o pet._n 2.5_o exhort_v believe_v as_o well_o the_o commination_n and_o threaten_n in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n as_o the_o promise_n there_o be_v a_o imagination_n which_o have_v prevail_v much_o in_o this_o latter_a age_n especial_o that_o the_o people_n of_o god_n ought_v to_o believe_v only_o the_o promise_n and_o to_o please_v the_o humour_n of_o the_o time_n there_o have_v be_v who_o have_v gather_v all_o the_o promise_v out_o of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n as_o if_o these_o be_v the_o proper_a object_n of_o faith_n but_o consider_v i_o beseech_v you_o be_v not_o the_o whole_a word_n of_o god_n a_o divine_a testimony_n propound_v to_o believer_n and_o be_v it_o not_o all_o of_o it_o a_o word_n of_o truth_n be_v it_o not_o all_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d why_o then_o shall_v man_n cull_v out_o part_n of_o it_o and_o reject_v the_o rest_n as_o impertinent_a and_o not_o belong_v unto_o they_o noah_n believe_v not_o only_o the_o promise_n but_o the_o threaten_n of_o god_n also_o and_o the_o ninevite_n believe_v god_n when_o jonah_n threaten_v whence_o can_v this_o partial_a belief_n proceed_v but_o from_o self_n love_n the_o old_a rule_n quae_fw-la volumus_fw-la quae_fw-la nolumus_fw-la facilè_fw-la credimus_fw-la exhort_v seek_v the_o lord_n while_o he_o may_v be_v find_v call_v upon_o he_o while_o he_o it_o near_o esay_n 55.6_o 7._o there_o be_v a_o time_n when_o he_o may_v be_v find_v in_o the_o great_a water-flood_n they_o shall_v not_o come_v nigh_o he_o psal_n 32.6_o when_o noah_n be_v enter_v into_o the_o ark_n when_o once_o the_o master_n of_o the_o house_n be_v rise_v and_o shut_v to_o the_o door_n than_o it_o will_v be_v too_o late_o to_o seek_v the_o same_o time_n run_v out_o as_o well_o in_o well-doing_n as_o in_o evil-doing_a they_o who_o the_o flood_n take_v away_o have_v no_o doubt_n like_o persuasion_n and_o vain_a hope_n as_o we_o now_o have_v but_o lose_v their_o precious_a time_n of_o seek_v their_o god_n when_o he_o may_v be_v find_v the_o flood_n take_v they_o all_o away_o exhort_v whether_o we_o eat_v or_o drink_v or_o whatever_o we_o do_v let_v we_o do_v it_o in_o the_o name_n of_o our_o lord_n 4._o they_o know_v not_o and_o the_o flood_n come_v and_o take_v they_o all_o away_o and_o there_o shall_v be_v a_o like_a unlooked_a for_o surprisal_n of_o a_o heavy_a judgement_n a_o flood_n of_o calamity_n which_o shall_v take_v away_o this_o latter_a ungodly_a world_n herein_o we_o have_v these_o two_o divine_a truth_n 1._o the_o flood_n come_v and_o take_v they_o all_o away_o 2._o they_o know_v not_o until_o the_o flood_n come_v and_o take_v they_o all_o way_n of_o the_o former_a i_o speak_v in_o part_n in_o the_o first_o parallel_n the_o flood_n be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o answer_v to_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d see_v note_n on_o 2_o pet._n 2.5_o how_o do_v the_o flood_n take_v they_o away_o how_o can_v it_o be_v true_a that_o the_o flood_n take_v they_o all_o away_o 1._o the_o flood_n take_v they_o away_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v a_o greek_a word_n and_o answer_n to_o the_o hebrew_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d gen._n 7.23_o which_o we_o render_v destroy_v and_o luk._n 17._o it_o proper_o signify_v to_o blot_v out_o according_a to_o the_o analogy_n of_o water_n the_o flood_n may_v be_v say_v to_o sweep_v they_o away_o as_o filth_n prov._n 28.3_o a_o sweep_a rain_n and_o in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o overflow_a scourge_n the_o hail_n sweep_v away_o the_o refuge_n of_o lie_n esay_n 28.17_o and_o the_o river_n of_o kishon_n be_v say_v to_o have_v sweep_v away_o the_o host_n of_o sisera_n judg._n 5.21_o it_o take_v they_o all_o away_o all_o the_o ungodly_a world_n which_o be_v call_v the_o old_a world_n and_o the_o world_n of_o the_o ungodly_a 2_o pet._n 2.5_o see_v note_n on_o the_o place_n reason_n how_o come_v the_o flood_n come_v it_o of_o itself_o no_o god_n bring_v it_o in_o 2_o pet._n 2.5_o observe_v 1._o the_o absolute_a and_o unlimited_a power_n of_o god_n see_v note_n on_o 2_o pet._n 2.5_o observe_v 2._o the_o lord_n use_v example_n of_o the_o old_a world_n wherewith_o to_o warn_v the_o new_a world_n that_o thing_n past_a and_o believe_v may_v persuade_v like_o belief_n of_o this_o see_v the_o last_o note_n on_o gen._n 6._o observe_v 3._o god_n be_v not_o only_a mercy_n ibidem_fw-la observe_v 4._o god_n be_v not_o a_o mere_a natural_a agent_n see_v note_n on_o 2_o pet._n 2.5_o observe_v 5._o if_o god_n take_v away_o the_o foolish_a and_o ignorant_a how_o much_o more_o the_o know_a world_n ibidem_fw-la observe_v 6._o what_o work_v for_o evil_a to_o ungodly_a man_n work_n for_o good_a to_o noah_n ibidem_fw-la observe_v 7._o mysticé_fw-la there_o be_v a_o flood_n of_o ungodliness_n that_o come_v and_o take_v away_o all_o the_o ungodly_a world_n see_v note_n ibidem_fw-la observe_v 8._o note_v hence_o what_o little_a good_a be_v do_v by_o preach_v the_o word_n to_o the_o old_a world_n there_o be_v eight_o preacher_n of_o righteousness_n who_o preach_v successive_o one_o after_o another_o above_o one_o thousand_o year_n for_o enos_n begin_v to_o preach_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n gen._n 4._o ult_n and_o noah_n be_v call_v both_o in_o the_o greek_a and_o the_o vul._n latin_n the_o eight_o preacher_n of_o righteousness_n yet_o we_o read_v but_o
joh._n exhort_v to_o self-denial_n a_o man_n by_o this_o mean_n become_v a_o fit_a disciple_n of_o christ_n he_o who_o hate_v not_o his_o own_o life_n he_o can_v be_v christ_n disciple_n luk._n 14.26_o i._n e._n thy_o sinful_a life_n try_v this_o by_o the_o hatred_n of_o a_o enemy_n a_o servant_n have_v no_o more_o will_n of_o his_o own_o he_o have_v give_v up_o all_o to_o thou_o he_o must_v watch_v when_o he_o will_v sleep_v stay_v at_o home_n when_o he_o will_v go_v abroad_o fast_o when_o he_o will_v eat_v work_v when_o he_o will_v play_v at_o length_n he_o so_o lose_v his_o own_o will_n that_o if_o he_o be_v ask_v what_o he_o will_v do_v he_o say_v what_o his_o master_n will_v so_o must_v thou_o do_v if_o thou_o be_v a_o disciple_n of_o christ_n thou_o be_v no_o more_o lord_n of_o thy_o own_o will_n thou_o will_v be_v rich_a honourable_a voluptuous_a thy_o lord_n command_v thou_o and_o dispose_v the_o contrary_a accept_v it_o fiat_fw-la voluntas_fw-la tua_fw-la domine_fw-la let_v thy_o will_v be_v do_v o_o lord_n sign_n they_o who_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d such_o as_o these_o be_v rather_o sadducee_n mean_n to_o deny_v a_o man_n self_n be_v to_o know_v himself_o otherwise_o how_o be_v it_o possible_a to_o deny_v one_o self_n now_o this_o be_v a_o very_a difficult_a duty_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o know_v impartial_o and_o acknowledge_v what_o we_o be_v alas_o nothing_o all_o we_o be_v be_v but_o dependence_n upon_o another_o we_o be_v not_o entia_fw-la but_o entis_fw-la it_o be_v god_n alone_a who_o name_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o it_o be_v god_n alone_o who_o can_v deny_v himself_o we_o may_v we_o must_v yea_o even_o in_o our_o best_a condition_n deny_v ourselves_o in_o nothing_o i_o be_o behind_o the_o very_a chief_a apostle_n though_o i_o be_v nothing_o 2_o cor._n 12.11_o and_o so_o we_o must_v think_v of_o ourselves_o unless_o we_o will_v deceive_v ourselves_o gal._n 6.5_o for_o he_o who_o think_v himself_o something_a when_o he_o be_v nothing_o deceive_v himself_o now_o he_o who_o think_v himself_o nothing_o how_o can_v he_o pride_n himself_o how_o can_v he_o but_o deny_v himself_o 2._o if_o we_o consider_v our_o corrupt_a and_o sinful_a state_n what_o be_v self_n then_o it_o be_v a_o very_a hard_a thing_n to_o know_v this_o a_o man_n be_v then_o most_o true_o a_o man_n and_o in_o his_o most_o proper_a estate_n and_o condition_n when_o he_o have_v deny_v himself_o he_o be_v then_o most_o himself_o when_o he_o deny_v himself_o and_o be_v without_o himself_o till_o than_o he_o be_v either_o 1._o the_o beast_n wallow_v in_o the_o mire_n of_o concupiscence_n or_o 2._o the_o devil_n please_v himself_o and_o pride_v himself_o in_o his_o own_o suppose_a excellency_n and_o appropriate_v to_o himself_o that_o which_o be_v not_o his_o own_o but_o god_n then_o he_o be_v a_o man_n and_o true_o himself_o when_o he_o renounce_v all_o these_o and_o resign_v up_o himself_o unto_o god_n and_o christ_n this_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o fear_n god_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n be_v all_o man_n eccles_n 12._o thus_o it_o be_v say_v of_o the_o prodigal_a son_n luk._n 15.17_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d when_o he_o come_v to_o himself_o he_o be_v not_o with_o himself_o before_o he_o be_v with_o the_o devil_n and_o with_o the_o swine_n he_o be_v not_o himself_o till_o he_o have_v deny_v himself_o and_o come_v to_o his_o father_n we_o say_v in_o metaphysic_n impossibile_fw-it est_fw-la ens_fw-la dependens_fw-la esse_fw-la separatum_fw-la ab_fw-la ente_fw-la independente_fw-la it_o be_v indeed_o impossible_a that_o man_n shall_v be_v any_o thing_n at_o all_o in_o god_n esteem_n while_o he_o be_v centre_v upon_o himself_o till_o he_o deny_v himself_o and_o settle_v himself_o upon_o god_n and_o christ_n the_o true_a foundation_n then_o have_v lose_v himself_o he_o find_v himself_o then_o when_o he_o be_v nothing_o in_o himself_o than_o he_o be_v all_o in_o he_o who_o be_v all_o in_o all_o as_o a_o drop_n of_o water_n be_v lose_v in_o its_o self_n but_o it_o be_v infinite_o perfect_v beyond_o itself_o when_o it_o be_v fall_v into_o the_o sea_n what_o a_o deal_n of_o labour_n toil_n and_o vexation_n be_v save_v thou_o struggle_v and_o strive_v with_o thy_o maker_n all_o the_o time_n thou_o reserve_v thy_o will_n to_o thyself_o judge_v in_o yourselves_o whether_o it_o be_v not_o better_a to_o divorce_v our_o affection_n now_o from_o they_o then_o 2._o mean_n the_o law_n of_o god_n that_o be_v make_v for_o the_o lawless_a 1_o tim._n 1.9_o 10._o this_o beget_v fear_n of_o god_n whereby_o man_n depart_v from_o evil_n and_o go_v out_o of_o themselves_o this_o work_v wrath_n rom._n 4.15_o be_v angry_a and_o sin_n not_o psal_n 4._o eph._n 4._o it_o be_v no_o marvel_n though_o man_n abuse_v the_o law_n neglect_v it_o speak_v against_o it_o it_o make_v against_o themselves_o not_o selfness_n 2._o the_o second_o lesson_n which_o the_o disciple_n must_v learn_v be_v take_v up_o his_o cross_n daily_o it_o be_v common_o say_v that_o affliction_n persecution_n etc._n etc._n be_v the_o cross_n of_o christ_n omnis_fw-la generis_fw-la calamitates_fw-la piorum_fw-la presertim_fw-la veritatis_fw-la causâ_fw-la tollerata_n say_v flaccius_n ilyricus_fw-la who_o undertake_v to_o write_v a_o clavis_fw-la a_o key_n to_o open_v the_o scripture_n withal_o but_o if_o affliction_n and_o persecution_n such_o as_o he_o understand_v be_v the_o cross_n then_o must_v the_o church_n be_v always_o in_o persecution_n never_o out_o of_o it_o for_o the_o take_n up_o and_o bear_v the_o cross_n be_v the_o disciple_n daily_a exercise_n luk._n 14.26_o 2._o if_o affliction_n which_o befall_v all_o man_n then_o shall_v all_o man_n be_v disciple_n reasins_z why_o we_o shall_v take_v up_o our_o cross_n many_o may_v be_v give_v i_o shall_v content_v myself_o with_o few_o 1._o god_n command_n though_o the_o lord_n need_v not_o give_v we_o any_o reason_n of_o his_o command_n yet_o if_o you_o please_v well_o to_o consider_v it_o you_o will_v find_v 1._o this_o reason_n of_o his_o command_n very_o press_v we_o have_v all_o of_o we_o take_v upon_o ourselves_o another_o life_n then_o that_o which_o our_o god_n breathe_v into_o we_o a_o life_n breathe_v into_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o error_n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n whereby_o we_o be_v become_v stranger_n from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n ephes_n 4._o and_o indeed_o and_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n not_o live_v but_o true_o dead_a ephes_n 2.1_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o tim._n 5.6_o the_o prodigal_a luk._n 15._o idolater_n hos_fw-la 13.1_o therefore_o we_o must_v unlive_v this_o life_n dead_a it_o crucify_v it_o put_v off_o this_o old_a man_n as_o he_o that_o have_v two_o suit_n he_o that_o put_v on_o one_o must_v leave_v off_o the_o other_o 2._o in_o respect_n of_o the_o sin_n itself_o god_n delight_v lege_fw-la talionis_fw-la we_o have_v crucify_v christ_n by_o our_o sin_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v 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a_o sharp_a reproof_n which_o i_o beseech_v you_o let_v every_o one_o of_o we_o look_v how_o near_o it_o concern_v we_o you_o adulterer_n and_o adulteress_n know_v you_o not_o that_o the_o friendship_n of_o this_o world_n be_v enmity_n with_o god_n whosoever_o therefore_o will_v be_v a_o friend_n of_o the_o world_n be_v the_o enemy_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n who_o former_o judge_v other_o more_o so_o to_o be_v consol_n unto_o the_o poor_a friend_n of_o jesus_n christ_n who_o by_o reason_n of_o their_o sin_n be_v discourage_v and_o conceive_v themselves_o friendless_a and_o helpless_a he_o be_v not_o false_o call_v a_o friend_n of_o publican_n and_o sinner_n such_o publican_n as_o crave_v mercy_n of_o he_o lord_n be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o a_o sinner_n such_o sinner_n as_o confess_v and_o forsake_v their_o sin_n such_o find_v mercy_n he_o be_v not_o call_v the_o friend_n of_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n or_o say_v to_o love_v they_o at_o all_o they_o be_v proud_a and_o covetous_a 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to_o his_o face_n cause_v four_o hundred_o and_o fifty_o prophet_n of_o baal_n to_o be_v put_v to_o death_n 1_o king_n 18._o shall_v read_v he_o at_o chap._n 19_o fly_v for_o his_o life_n and_o desire_v to_o die_v at_o the_o threat_n of_o a_o woman_n this_o point_n be_v useful_a for_o instruction_n reprehension_n consolation_n exhortation_n 1._o observe_v then_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o spirit_n inhabit_v that_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o fill_v the_o whole_a earth_n say_v the_o wise_a man_n which_o fill_v heaven_n and_o earth_n say_v the_o prophet_n jeremiah_n do_v in_o a_o more_o special_a manner_n fill_v his_o own_o temple_n i._n e._n our_o soul_n and_o body_n god_n be_v in_o you_o of_o a_o truth_n rom._n 8.11_o if_o the_o spirit_n of_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o jesus_n from_o the_o dead_a dwell_v in_o you_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o christ_n from_o the_o dead_a shall_v also_o quicken_v your_o mortal_a body_n by_o his_o spirit_n that_o dwell_v in_o you_o if_o ens_fw-la 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the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o god_n promise_n be_v fulfil_v it_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o way_n of_o excellency_n the_o promise_n i_o send_v the_o promise_n of_o my_o father_n luk._n 24.49_o and_o the_o apostle_n be_v command_v to_o stay_v at_o jerusalem_n and_o wait_v for_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o father_n act._n 1.4_o with_o act._n 2.33_o st._n peter_n interpret_v it_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o st._n paul_n the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o promise_n ephes_n 1.13_o he_o who_o be_v faithful_a in_o performance_n of_o his_o great_a promise_n will_v also_o be_v faithful_a in_o performance_n of_o less_o godliness_n have_v the_o promise_n both_o of_o this_o life_n and_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v therefore_o our_o saviour_n exhort_v to_o seek_v the_o performance_n of_o the_o great_a promise_n and_o the_o less_o shall_v be_v cast_v in_o as_o the_o advantage_n matth._n 6.33_o observe_v 6._o every_o one_o of_o the_o apostle_n and_o disciple_n be_v 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the_o same_o be_v as_o clear_v in_o regard_n of_o other_o order_n of_o the_o church_n 1_o cor._n 12._o ephes_n 4._o yet_o man_n of_o unequal_a and_o different_a order_n be_v herein_o equal_a that_o they_o all_o have_v receive_v the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o text_n be_v clear_a for_o the_o apostle_n and_o act._n 6._o be_v as_o evident_a a_o proof_n of_o the_o deacon_n observe_v 7._o they_o be_v all_o fill_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o word_n all_o be_v not_o only_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o imply_v a_o conjunction_n and_o join_v all_o together_o as_o from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o such_o a_o union_n be_v require_v among_o they_o who_o may_v hope_v to_o receive_v the_o holy_a spirit_n as_o vers_n 1._o when_o the_o day_n of_o pentecost_n be_v full_o come_v
〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o word_n be_v in_o regard_n of_o all_o his_o contrary_a thought_n and_o opinion_n and_o conceiving_n in_o regard_n of_o his_o high_a mind_n and_o great_a pride_n of_o his_o knowledge_n as_o the_o apostle_n confess_v rom._n 7.9_o i_o be_v alive_a without_o the_o law_n once_o he_o think_v he_o live_v the_o life_n of_o god_n and_o that_o all_o have_v be_v well_o with_o he_o but_o when_o the_o commandment_n come_v sin_n revive_v and_o i_o die_v the_o church_n of_o laodicea_n think_v herself_o rich_a rev._n 3.17_o o_o how_o seasonable_a be_v this_o admonition_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o present_a evil_a world_n for_o the_o world_n be_v never_o so_o wise_a in_o their_o own_o eye_n we_o know_v that_o we_o have_v all_o knowledge_n 1_o cor._n 8._o yet_o indeed_o never_o be_v man_n more_o foolish_a the_o world_n be_v never_o more_o secure_a of_o their_o own_o salvation_n never_o more_o safe_a in_o their_o own_o opinion_n never_o more_o at_o rest_n in_o their_o own_o spirit_n when_o yet_o indeed_o they_o be_v never_o in_o more_o peril_n and_o jeopardy_n for_o when_o they_o say_v peace_n then_o sudden_a destruction_n come_v upon_o they_o 1._o this_o therefore_o just_o reprove_v all_o those_o who_o flatter_v themselves_o into_o a_o imaginary_a happiness_n see_v note_n on_o heb._n 2.2_o 3._o 2._o who_o believe_v not_o the_o gospel_n of_o salvation_n remission_n of_o sin_n and_o justification_n from_o all_o thing_n through_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ._n this_o we_o read_v often_o blame_v in_o the_o jew_n ib._n 3._o who_o neglect_n and_o despise_v the_o great_a grace_n of_o god_n ibidem_fw-la 4._o who_o despise_v and_o neglect_v the_o great_a grace_n of_o god_n for_o a_o toy_n and_o trifle_n etc._n etc._n ibid._n god_n work_v a_o work_n in_o our_o day_n so_o here_o i_o work_v a_o work_n in_o your_o day_n what_o work_n be_v that_o the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v sometime_o a_o work_n sometime_o the_o reward_n or_o wage_n for_o 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instrument_n now_o satan_n render_v they_o either_o absolute_a beast_n and_o make_v they_o wallow_v as_o brute_n beast_n in_o the_o mire_n of_o voluptuousness_n and_o sensuality_n who_o god_n be_v their_o belly_n phil._n 3._o or_o render_v they_o like_o himself_o in_o pride_n or_o envy_n for_o as_o god_n be_v love_n so_o the_o devil_n be_v envy_n act_v 13._o o_o thou_o enemy_n of_o all_o righteousness_n child_n of_o the_o devil_n or_o else_o he_o make_v they_o arrant_a earthworm_n who_o mind_n earthly_a thing_n phil._n 3._o observe_v 1._o what_o we_o have_v according_a to_o the_o greek_a interpreter_n i_o work_v a_o work_n in_o your_o day_n hierom_n read_v quia_fw-la factum_fw-la est_fw-la in_o diebus_fw-la vestris_fw-la out_o of_o symmachus_n opus_fw-la fiet_fw-la in_o diebus_fw-la vestris_fw-la and_o the_o hebrew_n text_n will_v bear_v both_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d this_o variety_n of_o read_v prove_v that_o of_o the_o wise_a man_n to_o be_v true_a eccles_n 1.9_o 10._o the_o thing_n that_o have_v be_v it_o be_v that_o which_o shall_v be_v and_o 3.15_o that_o which_o have_v be_v be_v now_o and_o that_o which_o be_v to_o be_v have_v already_o be_v and_o god_n require_v that_o which_o be_v past_a for_o so_o the_o different_a translation_n import_v all_o the_o part_n of_o time_n our_o translation_n i_o work_v a_o work_n hierom_n factum_fw-la est_fw-la symmachus_n fiet_fw-la observe_v 2._o this_o also_o imply_v that_o our_o god_n be_v not_o prone_a to_o work_n of_o wrath_n and_o judgement_n fiet_fw-la and_o factum_fw-la the_o which_o have_v be_v do_v and_o shall_v be_v do_v without_o mention_n who_o do_v it_o and_o therefore_o when_o he_o proceed_v to_o judgement_n it_o be_v call_v indeed_o his_o act_n but_o his_o strange_a act_n isa_n 28.21_o imply_v that_o he_o do_v not_o afflict_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d willing_o or_o with_o his_o heart_n lam._n 3.33_o yet_o observe_v 3._o god_n be_v not_o all_o mercy_n nor_o do_v he_o work_v only_o his_o work_n of_o mercy_n among_o the_o child_n of_o man_n in_o that_o great_a display_v of_o his_o goodness_n exod._n observe_v 4._o the_o space_n and_o continuance_n of_o man_n life_n be_v describe_v not_o by_o age_n or_o year_n but_o only_o by_o day_n etc._n etc._n see_v note_n on_o heb._n 1_o observe_v 5._o every_o man_n have_v his_o share_n his_o part_n of_o these_o day_n observe_v 6._o god_n work_n of_o judgement_n go_v on_o throughout_o all_o age_n and_o be_v present_a with_o they_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o work_v a_o work_n observe_v 7._o all_o punishment_n of_o unbelief_n and_o contempt_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v not_o whole_o defer_v until_o the_o life_n to_o come_v although_o then_o there_o be_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o endless_a misery_n to_o disobedient_a soul_n where_o the_o worm_n die_v not_o and_o the_o fire_n it_o not_o quench_v but_o as_o the_o eternal_a life_n and_o happiness_n be_v begin_v and_o in_o good_a measure_n befall_v believer_n and_o obedient_a one_o within_o the_o compass_n of_o this_o life_n so_o the_o eternal_a death_n and_o misery_n in_o great_a measure_n and_o some_o fearful_a kind_n of_o it_o be_v execute_v on_o man_n even_o in_o this_o life_n also_o according_o our_o lord_n tell_v the_o jew_n joh._n 8._o you_o shall_v see_v i_o no_o more_o but_o die_v in_o your_o sin_n thus_o you_o read_v the_o lord_n depart_v from_o his_o temple_n ezech._n 8.10_o and_o so_o he_o depart_v from_o the_o unbelieving_a and_o disobedient_a soul_n and_o leave_v it_o in_o a_o hell_n upon_o earth_n o_o the_o distress_n that_o come_v upon_o such_o a_o soul_n when_o a_o man_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o self-tormenter_n and_o as_o god_n depart_v from_o he_o he_o sink_v deep_a into_o sin_n and_o the_o devil_n get_v far_a hold_v of_o they_o and_o make_v they_o his_o child_n as_o our_o lord_n say_v to_o the_o jew_n joh._n 8._o you_o be_v of_o your_o father_n the_o devil_n if_o such_o they_o be_v at_o the_o first_o how_o much_o more_o at_o the_o last_o 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unto_o they_o reason_n from_o self-love_n and_o a_o strong_a inclination_n in_o the_o will_n unto_o sin_n for_o as_o man_n be_v strong_o incline_v to_o any_o iniquity_n so_o have_v they_o a_o strong_a persuasion_n that_o no_o evil_a will_v come_v upon_o it_o quae_fw-la nolumus_fw-la difficulter_fw-la credimus_fw-la thus_o on_o the_o contrary_a belief_n proceed_v from_o the_o will_n for_o when_o man_n be_v well_o persuade_v and_o affect_v to_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o what_o it_o require_v of_o they_o they_o be_v apt_a to_o believe_v the_o promise_n of_o help_n and_o reward_n that_o be_v make_v thereunto_o observe_v 1._o unbelief_n of_o man_n proceed_v not_o from_o mere_a want_n of_o warning_n from_o god_n but_o from_o their_o own_o harden_v themselves_o against_o it_o for_o although_o it_o be_v
righteousness_n of_o faith_n say_v if_o thou_o shall_v confess_v with_o thy_o mouth_n the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o shall_v believe_v in_o thy_o heart_n that_o god_n have_v raise_v he_o from_o the_o dead_a thou_o shall_v be_v save_v the_o apostle_n in_o the_o same_o epistle_n chap._n 8._o make_v all_o plain_a christ_n be_v able_a to_o save_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d heb._n 7.25_o to_o the_o uttermost_a object_n if_o every_o one_o who_o believe_v be_v justify_v then_o what_o need_v any_o thing_n but_o faith_n what_o need_v any_o obedience_n the_o whole_a word_n of_o god_n must_v be_v true_a and_o every_o part_n of_o it_o stand_v firm_a with_o other_o know_v we_o therefore_o the_o true_a faith_n have_v obedience_n involve_v in_o the_o nature_n of_o it_o whence_o to_o believe_v and_o obey_v be_v take_v for_o the_o same_o thing_n see_v note_n on_o isa_n 3.10_o add_v you_o deut._n 30.11_o 12_o 13_o 14._o where_o be_v set_v down_o the_o very_a difference_n between_o the_o law_n and_o faith_n observe_v 1._o all_o who_o believe_v greek_z 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d every_o one_o that_o believe_v as_o particular_a faith_n be_v require_v of_o every_o man_n so_o particular_a justification_n be_v promise_v unto_o every_o believer_n our_o translation_n here_o be_v plural_a all_o that_o believe_v but_o the_o greek_a be_v singular_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d every_o one_o who_o believe_v this_o be_v no_o fair_a deal_n for_o whereas_o these_o word_n be_v put_v in_o the_o plural_a number_n there_o be_v place_n leave_v for_o distinction_n whereas_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d every_o one_o that_o believe_v imply_v faith_n require_v in_o every_o one_o and_o a_o particular_a promise_n and_o assurance_n of_o justification_n make_v unto_o every_o man_n such_o untrue_a deal_n with_o the_o holy_a word_n of_o god_n may_v be_v observe_v in_o our_o former_a english_a translator_n as_o hebr._n 2.9_o shall_v taste_v of_o death_n for_o all_o another_o have_v it_o for_o all_o man_n 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christ_n and_o be_v justify_v by_o christ_n be_v in_o christ_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d observe_v 6._o the_o gospel_n of_o salvation_n the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o justification_n and_o sanctification_n etc._n etc._n be_v universal_a to_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v christ_n birth_n be_v joy_n to_o all_o people_n luk._n 2.10_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d tit._n 2.11_o marg._n it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d jud._n vers_fw-la 3._o god_n will_v have_v all_o man_n to_o be_v save_v 1_o tim._n 2.4_o as_o he_o be_v bear_v to_o the_o joy_n of_o all_o people_n so_o he_o die_v for_o the_o benefit_n of_o all_o he_o suffer_v death_n for_o every_o man_n hebr._n 2.9_o no_o man_n be_v exclude_v who_o do_v not_o exclude_v himself_o observe_v 7._o god_n be_v no_o respecter_n of_o person_n see_v note_n in_o joh._n 1.12_o observe_v 8._o faith_n in_o christ_n purge_v justifi_v and_o cleanse_v from_o all_o sin_n all_o thing_n be_v possible_a to_o he_o that_o believe_v mar._n 9.23_o 1_o joh._n 5.4_o observe_v 9_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n and_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n rom._n 10.5_o 6._o cum_fw-la deut._n 30.11_o 12_o 13_o 14._o observe_v 10._o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o justification_n cleanse_v purge_v from_o sin_n go_v together_o 1_o joh._n 1.9_o observe_v 11._o faith_n be_v not_o a_o fancy_n but_o a_o real_a receive_n of_o christ_n and_o have_v through_o he_o a_o real_a work_n in_o it_o observe_v 12._o what_o kind_n of_o people_n believer_n be_v they_o be_v a_o cleanse_a and_o purge_v people_n see_v note_n in_o hebr._n 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d repreh_n 1._o those_o who_o detract_v from_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n in_o cleanse_v from_o sin_n they_o ascribe_v unto_o their_o own_o death_n more_o than_o to_o christ_n death_n more_o to_o the_o unclean_a devil_n than_o to_o the_o most_o holy_a god_n and_o his_o spirit_n repreh_n 2._o who_o fancy_n themselves_o justify_v when_o yet_o they_o continue_v and_o live_v in_o their_o sin_n repreh_n 3._o who_o ascribe_v all_o the_o cleanse_n and_o justify_v of_o christ_n from_o sin_n to_o what_o christ_n have_v do_v so_o many_o age_n since_o and_o not_o to_o his_o work_n in_o we_o moses_n be_v allege_v by_o st._n paul_n deut._n 30._o in_o that_o very_a place_n mark_v what_o moses_n say_v no_o good_a make_v we_o good_a unless_o it_o be_v in_o we_o as_o è_fw-la contra_fw-la no_o evil_a evil_a unless_o in_o we_o exhort_v receive_v and_o believe_v in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o justifier_n and_o sanctifier_n doubt_n how_o can_v we_o be_v exhort_v to_o receive_v he_o who_o be_v already_o in_o we_o 2_o cor._n 13.5_o can_v a_o man_n be_v exhort_v to_o receive_v he_o who_o already_o he_o have_v he_o be_v in_o we_o and_o we_o believe_v he_o be_v in_o we_o for_o answer_v see_v note_n in_o jam._n 1.21_o the_o prayer_n o_o lord_n thou_o have_v call_v we_o with_o a_o holy_a call_v unto_o the_o belief_n of_o the_o truth_n by_o the_o gospel_n to_o the_o obtain_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o thou_o have_v make_v unto_o we_o great_a and_o precious_a promise_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v partaker_n of_o thy_o divine_a nature_n but_o thou_o require_v that_o first_o we_o escape_v the_o corruption_n that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n through_o lust_n that_o have_v receive_v these_o precious_a promise_n we_o shall_v purify_v ourselves_o from_o all_o pollution_n of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n thou_o offere_v faith_n unto_o we_o all_o by_o the_o resurrection_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n but_o we_o have_v not_o walk_v worthy_a of_o so_o holy_a a_o call_v we_o have_v content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o dead_a faith_n not_o consider_v that_o the_o faith_n that_o justifi_v purify_v the_o heart_n that_o it_o be_v obedience_n that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n accompany_v it_o but_o although_o our_o sin_n be_v multiply_v against_o thou_o yet_o deal_v with_o we_o in_o mercy_n o_o give_v we_o grace_n to_o flee_v out_o of_o the_o false_a hypocritical_a jerusalem_n that_o we_o may_v hear_v the_o noise_n of_o the_o trumpet_n and_o take_v warning_n and_o be_v admonish_v by_o the_o fire_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o vineyard_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o host_n set_a open_v the_o fountain_n to_o the_o house_n of_o david_n for_o sin_n and_o for_o uncleanness_n that_o may_v purge_v out_o of_o we_o that_o source_n and_o fountain_n of_o wickedness_n and_o vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o that_o live_a faith_n that_o we_o may_v believe_v in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n as_o the_o scripture_n have_v say_v that_o out_o of_o our_o heart_n may_v flow_v the_o river_n of_o live_v water_n amen_n note_n and_o observation_n upon_o romans_z v._n 12_o 13_o 14._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d wherefore_o as_o by_o one_o man_n sin_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n and_o death_n by_o sin_n and_o so_o death_n pass_v upon_o all_o man_n for_o that_o all_o 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god_n must_v have_v a_o keeper_n or_o a_o dresser_n who_o be_v you_o know_v the_o first_o adam_n but_o he_o be_v a_o type_n of_o the_o second_o a_o figure_n of_o he_o that_o be_v to_o come_v from_o vers_fw-la 12._o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o 14._o our_o apostle_n treat_v of_o sin_n and_o the_o reign_n of_o it_o in_o the_o world_n wherein_o we_o have_v 1._o the_o entrance_n and_o usurpation_n of_o the_o tyrant_n as_o by_o one_o man_n sin_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n 2._o his_o progress_n and_o gain_v power_n over_o all_o death_n pass_v upon_o all_o man_n for_o that_o all_o have_v sin_v 3._o his_o duration_n and_o continuance_n in_o his_o reign_n from_o adam_n till_o moses_n from_o vers_fw-la 12._o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o chapter_n our_o apostle_n compare_v christ_n the_o author_n of_o righteousness_n and_o life_n with_o adam_n the_o author_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n and_o that_o as_o like_v and_o unlike_a 1._o as_o like_v vers_n 12_o 13_o 14._o and_o vers_n 18_o 19_o vers_fw-la 12._o as_o by_o adam_n sin_n enter_v upon_o all_o man_n and_o death_n by_o sin_n so_o by_o christ_n righteousness_n enter_v upon_o all_o believer_n and_o by_o righteousness_n life_n the_o apodosis_n and_o reddition_n of_o this_o similitude_n be_v not_o full_a but_o imperfect_o set_v down_o in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o 14_o verse_n verse_n 13._o contain_v a_o prolepsis_n if_o all_o have_v sin_v than_o they_o who_o live_v before_o the_o law_n but_o not_o they_o for_o where_o no_o law_n be_v there_o be_v no_o trangression_n the_o apostle_n distinguish_v the_o be_v of_o sin_n from_o the_o appear_v of_o it_o and_o deny_v the_o assumption_n by_o affirm_v the_o reign_n of_o sin_n from_o adam_n to_o moses_n although_o sin_n be_v not_o repute_v for_o sin_n the_o divine_a truth_n contain_v in_o these_o word_n be_v these_o 1._o by_o one_o man_n sin_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n 2._o death_n enter_v by_o sin_n 3._o death_n pass_v upon_o all_o man_n in_o that_o all_o man_n have_v sin_v 4._o sin_n 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activam_fw-la seminis_fw-la that_o sin_n be_v convey_v by_o the_o active_a power_n of_o the_o seed_n and_o what_o active_a power_n be_v that_o in_o the_o seed_n but_o the_o soul_n which_o be_v call_v motus_fw-la efficiens_fw-la principium_fw-la and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o cause_n or_o the_o beginning_n by_o the_o philosopher_n who_o they_o all_o follow_v if_o any_o hence_o infer_v that_o then_o god_n shall_v be_v the_o author_n of_o it_o it_o follow_v not_o for_o certain_o man_n be_v and_o may_v be_v true_o say_v to_o beget_v a_o man_n and_o what_o be_v that_o but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o beget_v another_o like_a to_o one_o self_n this_o power_n god_n give_v to_o man_n in_o the_o beginning_n gen._n 1.28_o and_o i_o know_v not_o when_o he_o take_v it_o from_o he_o for_o we_o find_v that_o adam_n beget_v a_o son_n in_o his_o own_o likeness_n after_o his_o image_n he_o have_v lose_v the_o image_n of_o god_n why_o be_v it_o repeat_v in_o his_o own_o likeness_n in_o his_o own_o image_n what_o be_v imply_v but_o the_o propagation_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n corrupt_a like_o himself_o the_o opposition_n between_o these_o two_o expression_n evince_v it_o vers_n 1._o in_o the_o day_n that_o god_n create_v man_n in_o the_o likeness_n of_o god_n make_v he_o he_o that_o be_v the_o beauty_n and_o purity_n of_o the_o soul_n then_o vers_n 3._o adam_n beget_v a_o son_n in_o his_o own_o likeness_n after_o his_o image_n i._n e._n the_o original_a stain_n and_o impurity_n of_o the_o soul_n for_o that_o which_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o flesh_n be_v flesh_n and_o that_o which_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o spirit_n be_v spirit_n joh._n 3_o 6._o psal_n 51.5_o i_o be_v shape_v in_o iniquity_n and_o in_o sin_n do_v my_o mother_n conceive_v i_o this_o one_o man_n may_v be_v consider_v either_o 1._o in_o himself_o as_o one_o individual_a and_o single_a person_n or_o 2._o as_o a_o common_a person_n radix_fw-la communitatis_fw-la the_o root_n of_o the_o community_n and_o so_o unus_fw-la homo_fw-la be_v omnes_fw-la homines_fw-la one_o man_n be_v all_o man_n 1._o if_o as_o one_o person_n his_o sin_n be_v only_o his_o own_o and_o no_o man_n else_o 2._o if_o we_o consider_v the_o first_o man_n as_o a_o common_a person_n and_o radix_fw-la communitatis_fw-la he_o be_v then_o understand_v to_o receive_v all_o for_o himself_o and_o for_o the_o community_n which_o depend_v upon_o he_o so_o he_o receive_v for_o himself_o and_o all_o mankind_n original_a righteousness_n and_o innocency_n as_o a_o father_n receive_v a_o inheritance_n for_o himself_o and_o his_o heir_n for_o ever_o and_o as_o he_o receive_v all_o for_o himself_o and_o his_o posterity_n so_o his_o loss_n be_v to_o himself_o if_o he_o lose_v and_o redound_v from_o himself_o to_o all_o who_o depend_v upon_o he_o and_o that_o this_o be_v just_a with_o god_n just_a man_n and_o lawgiver_n themselves_o allow_v and_o approve_v vide_fw-la note_n in_o prov._n 29.8_o observe_v 1._o see_v then_o o_o man_n what_o thy_o first_o condition_n be_v and_o what_o thy_o present_a condition_n be_v vide_fw-la note_n in_o hos_n 8.12_o observe_v 2._o sin_n be_v come_v as_o a_o stranger_n into_o the_o world_n so_o a_o stranger_n come_v to_o david_n observe_v 3._o sin_n be_v not_o original_o in_o the_o world_n gen._n 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d wisdom_n 1.13_o 14._o observe_v 4._o the_o direful_a and_o prodigious_a increase_n of_o sin_n from_o one_o spawn_n so_o innumerable_a a_o fry_n vide_fw-la note_n in_o rom._n 6._o so_o efficacious_a and_o powerful_a be_v the_o poison_n of_o sin_n it_o be_v of_o a_o spread_a nature_n we_o say_v bonum_fw-la est_fw-la diffusivum_fw-la svi_fw-la good_a be_v diffusive_a of_o its_o self_n it_o be_v as_o true_a of_o
into_o the_o world_n by_o sin_n as_o this_o be_v true_a of_o the_o natural_a death_n that_o by_o sin_n that_o enter_v into_o the_o world_n so_o it_o be_v true_a also_o of_o the_o inward_a the_o spiritual_a death_n opposite_a unto_o the_o life_n of_o god_n in_o the_o soul_n that_o by_o sin_n that_o also_o enter_v into_o the_o world_n that_o die_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n wherrein_a the_o first_o man_n be_v create_v for_o in_o that_o sense_n the_o wise_a man_n say_v that_o god_n make_v man_n to_o be_v immortal_a wisd_v 2.24_o his_o servant_n you_o be_v who_o you_o obey_v whether_o of_o sin_n unto_o death_n rom._n 6._o death_n be_v there_o the_o spiritual_a death_n opposite_a unto_o the_o life_n of_o god_n in_o the_o soul_n this_o be_v also_o as_o true_a of_o death_n in_o the_o three_o sense_n that_o by_o sin_n the_o whole_a curse_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n and_o what_o other_o evil_a consequence_n there_o be_v of_o sin_n so_o exod._n 10.16_o from_o this_o death_n only_a david_n pray_v to_o be_v deliver_v psal_n 13.3_o that_o i_o sleep_v not_o in_o death_n and_o 18.4_o the_o pain_n of_o death_n gate_n hold_v on_o i_o and_o 49.14_o death_n shall_v feed_v on_o they_o prov._n 5.5_o her_o foot_n go_v down_o to_o death_n her_o step_n take_v hold_v of_o hell_n and_o of_o all_o these_o it_o be_v true_a that_o death_n natural_a spiritual_a and_o infernal_a or_o hellish_a death_n the_o curse_n the_o separation_n from_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n by_o sin_n the_o reason_n will_v appear_v 1._o in_o regard_n of_o satan_n who_o have_v the_o power_n of_o death_n 2._o sin_n the_o cause_n of_o death_n 3._o god_n the_o judge_n 1._o in_o regard_n of_o satan_n he_o have_v fall_v from_o his_o principality_n and_o know_v man_n ordain_v to_o be_v a_o prince_n in_o his_o stead_n he_o envy_v he_o seduce_v and_o beguile_v he_o and_o cause_v he_o to_o sin_n and_o sin_v to_o die_v so_o that_o by_o the_o envy_n of_o the_o devil_n death_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n wisd_v 2.24_o thus_o he_o be_v say_v to_o have_v the_o power_n of_o death_n heb._n 2._o 2._o in_o regard_n of_o sin_n it_o natural_o 1._o tend_v to_o death_n 2._o deserve_v death_n 1._o in_o regard_n of_o sin_n it_o natural_o tend_v unto_o death_n as_o a_o deadly_a disease_n and_o therefore_o the_o wiseman_n describe_v sin_n and_o unrighteousness_n by_o it_o injustitia_fw-la est_fw-la mortis_fw-la acquisitio_fw-la unrighteousness_n be_v the_o procure_n of_o death_n 2._o it_o deserve_v death_n so_o rom._n 6._o ult_n death_n be_v the_o wage_n of_o sin_n and_o in_o equity_n and_o justice_n as_o the_o wage_n follow_v the_o work_n do_v so_o death_n the_o wage_n of_o sin_n follow_v sin_n 3._o in_o regard_n of_o god_n the_o judge_n dispose_v of_o it_o he_o be_v just_a and_o therefore_o according_a to_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n which_o be_v two_o fold_v justitia_fw-la 1._o dicti_fw-la 2._o facti_fw-la according_a to_o that_o justice_n of_o word_n in_o the_o day_n that_o thou_o eat_v thereof_o thou_o shall_v die_v the_o death_n must_v follow_v and_o 2._o that_o justice_n of_o deed_n god_n execute_v his_o decree_n so_o that_o man_n be_v banish_v from_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n 3._o in_o analyse_a and_o resolve_v of_o scripture_n we_o meet_v with_o some_o text_n that_o seem_v defective_a and_o to_o be_v supply_v which_o indeed_o be_v perfect_a if_o right_o understand_v i_o shall_v name_v but_o one_o 2_o pet._n 2.4_o they_o say_v it_o be_v a_o antipodoton_fw-mi but_o vers_fw-la 9_o be_v the_o reddition_n to_o it_o and_o so_o it_o be_v full_a such_o be_v this_o of_o this_o text_n the_o comparison_n seem_v imperfect_a but_o it_o be_v indeed_o supply_v in_o gross_a in_o the_o end_n of_o vers_n 14._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d if_o then_o we_o make_v up_o the_o similitude_n it_o be_v thus_o full_a as_o by_o one_o man_n the_o first_o adam_n sin_v enter_v into_o the_o world_n so_o by_o one_o man_n by_o adam_n that_o be_v to_o come_v righteousness_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n for_o so_o adam_n answer_v to_o adam_n one_o man_n to_o one_o man_n righteousness_n to_o sin_n and_o the_o entrance_n of_o righteousness_n into_o the_o world_n answer_v to_o the_o entrance_n of_o sin_n into_o the_o world_n here_o be_v then_o a_o comparison_n between_o the_o two_o adam_n which_o you_o have_v full_a 1_o cor._n 15.45_o the_o first_o man_n adam_n be_v make_v a_o live_a soul_n the_o last_o adam_n be_v make_v a_o quicken_a spirit_n vers_fw-la 47._o let_v not_o any_o man_n look_v for_o these_o only_a without_o he_o but_o rather_o look_v into_o himself_o and_o he_o shall_v find_v they_o and_o therefore_o vers_fw-la 48._o as_o be_v the_o earthly_a such_o be_v they_o that_o be_v earthly_a the_o latter_a of_o these_o be_v a_o relief_n and_o remedy_n of_o the_o former_a for_o whereas_o the_o first_o adam_n be_v impotent_a and_o weak_a and_o by_o reason_n of_o weakness_n not_o able_a to_o withstand_v the_o temptation_n of_o the_o strong_a one_o be_v too_o strong_a for_o he_o break_v in_o and_z takes_z possession_n of_o the_o soul_n captive_n and_o enthrale_n it_o hereupon_o the_o second_o adam_n enter_v in_o after_o sin_n with_o his_o righteousness_n to_o work_v out_o the_o sin_n thus_o luk._n 11.21_o 22._o the_o strong_a man_n keep_v the_o house_n till_o a_o strong_a than_o he_o come_v who_o bind_v the_o strong_a man_n redeem_v the_o captive_a soul_n and_o strengthen_v he_o against_o temptation_n and_o arm_n he_o with_o patience_n wherewith_o he_o may_v possess_v his_o soul_n who_o have_v not_o find_v the_o truth_n of_o this_o in_o his_o own_o soul_n in_o our_o childhood_n the_o first_o adam_n rule_v and_o incline_v we_o to_o divers_a foolish_a and_o hurtful_a lust_n eat_v and_o drink_v intemperate_o which_o weak_a nature_n can_v not_o withstand_v so_o that_o we_o serve_v divers_a lust_n and_o pleasure_n etc._n etc._n tit._n 3.3_o 4._o reason_n on_o 1._o the_o world_n part_n 2._o on_o god_n part_n 1._o the_o father_n of_o lie_n have_v send_v his_o son_n of_o perdition_n into_o the_o the_o world_n who_o obtain_v the_o supreme_a and_o main_a possession_n and_o become_v a_o prince_n of_o it_o joh._n 12._o the_o world_n lie_v in_o evil_a 1_o joh._n 5.19_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d hence_o mankind_n be_v enslave_v and_o the_o image_n of_o god_n be_v deface_v and_o become_v by_o the_o soul_n spirit_n timnah-sera_n a_o foul_a stink_a image_n great_a necessity_n therefore_o there_o be_v on_o the_o world_n part_n of_o a_o strong_a and_o mighty_a redeemer_n 2._o on_o god_n part_n love_v to_o his_o own_o image_n and_o creature_n 1._o the_o image_n of_o god_n that_o be_v deface_v deprave_a and_o in_o a_o sort_n lose_v suppress_v by_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n this_o the_o true_a josuah_n take_v for_o his_o inheritance_n josuah_n 19_o vers_fw-la 50._o as_o the_o seed_n of_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o earth_n will_v put_v forth_o but_o be_v clog_v until_o the_o sun_n which_o have_v the_o seed_n of_o all_o thing_n virtual_o in_o the_o beam_n of_o it_o call_v out_o the_o like_a seed_n out_o of_o the_o earth_n even_o so_o the_o immortal_a seed_n the_o image_n of_o god_n psal_n 85.11_o truth_n flourish_v out_o of_o the_o earth_n when_o righteousness_n look_v down_o from_o heaven_n the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n put_v forth_o his_o beam_n that_o which_o be_v call_v timnah-sera_n be_v now_o call_v timnah-hare_n the_o image_n of_o the_o sun_n judg._n 2.9_o the_o prince_n of_o the_o world_n be_v cast_v forth_o joh._n 12.13_o 2._o love_n to_o his_o creature_n wherein_o his_o image_n be_v portray_v portate_fw-la deum_fw-la in_o corpore_fw-la 1_o cor._n 6.20_o a_o treasure_n in_o earthen_a vessel_n 2_o cor._n 4.7_o god_n so_o love_v the_o world_n that_o he_o give_v his_o only_a son_n joh._n 3.16_o this_o remedy_n be_v proportionable_a unto_o the_o malady_n for_o as_o through_o the_o envy_n of_o the_o devil_n death_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n so_o through_o the_o love_n of_o god_n the_o father_n righteousness_n and_o life_n enter_v in_o for_o god_n send_v not_o his_o son_n to_o condemn_v the_o world_n but_o that_o the_o world_n through_o he_o may_v be_v save_v joh._n 3.17_o as_o i_o propound_v two_o doubt_n in_o the_o protasis_n 1._o how_o sin_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n 2._o how_o by_o one_o man_n so_o in_o the_o apodosis_n let_v we_o inquire_v 1._o how_o righteousness_n enter_v 2._o how_o by_o one_o man_n how_o do_v righteousness_n enter_v two_o way_n 1._o by_o not_o imputation_n of_o sin_n 2._o by_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n 1._o not_o imputation_n of_o sin_n as_o psal_n 32.1_o 2._o rom._n 4.7_o bless_a be_v the_o man_n to_o who_o the_o lord_n impute_v not_o his_o sin_n yet_o be_v we_o here_o
our_o conformity_n thereto_o this_o be_v the_o narrow_a way_n matth._n 7.2_o esdr_n 7._o i_o be_o the_o door_n joh._n 10.7_o the_o new_a and_o the_o live_a way_n heb._n 10.20_o observe_v 2._o this_o discover_v a_o great_a deal_n of_o hypocrisy_n which_o with_o the_o blind_a world_n go_v for_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n thou_o that_o be_v call_v by_o the_o name_n of_o jacob_n answer_v not_o to_o that_o name_n thou_o have_v a_o name_n that_o thou_o live_v revel_v 3.1_o and_o be_v dead_a life_n enter_v in_o by_o righteousness_n this_o be_v the_o apodosis_n and_o reddition_n here_o be_v four_o question_n for_o explication_n 1._o what_o be_v here_o mean_v by_o life_n 2._o what_o by_o righteousness_n 3._o what_o it_o be_v for_o life_n to_o enter_v 4._o how_o do_v life_n enter_v in_o by_o righteousness_n prov._n 12.28_o in_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n be_v life_n these_o two_o phrase_n be_v use_v promiscuous_o 1._o that_o life_n enter_v in_o by_o righteousness_n and_o 2._o that_o 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observat_fw-la hence_o then_o appear_v the_o truth_n of_o that_o psal_n 143.2_o it_o be_v the_o inference_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n isai_n 43.26_o 27._o thy_o first_o father_n sin_v and_o be_v a_o transgressor_n where_o observe_v the_o low_a condescent_n of_o our_o god_n to_o our_o judgement_n he_o submit_v himself_o to_o our_o opinion_n who_o can_v say_v that_o he_o have_v merit_v any_o thing_n for_o himself_o or_o other_o who_o have_v his_o own_o demerit_n and_o sin_n thy_o first_o father_n have_v sin_v and_o transgress_v and_o make_v thou_o a_o transgressor_n from_o the_o womb_n o_o no_o in_o thy_o sight_n no_o man_n live_a shall_v be_v justify_v see_v note_n in_o rom._n 7.9_o apodosis_n christ_n the_o second_o adam_n be_v righteous_a he_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o way_n of_o eminency_n the_o just_a one_o act_v 7.52_o who_o have_v show_v before_o the_o come_n of_o that_o just_a one_o and_o 22.14_o that_o thou_o shall_v know_v his_o will_n and_o see_v that_o 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of_o a_o body_n of_o sin_n dwell_v in_o we_o the_o old_a adam_n but_o remember_v not_o that_o in_o the_o new_a adam_n dwell_v the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n bodily_a who_o pity_v the_o old_a man_n and_o his_o lust_n alas_o it_o be_v my_o nature_n to_o be_v angry_a to_o be_v pettish_a and_o froward_a i_o be_o by_o nature_n prone_a to_o envy_v to_o pride_n to_o covetousness_n to_o gluttony_n to_o drunkenness_n alas_o i_o can_v help_v it_o i_o be_o incline_v to_o it_o by_o nature_n thou_o be_v so_o but_o what_o nature_n be_v it_o be_v it_o not_o thy_o sinful_a nature_n be_v it_o not_o thy_o corruption_n that_o be_v in_o thou_o by_o lust_n mean_a time_n thou_o take_v no_o notice_n of_o the_o divine_a
be_v not_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d consol_n alas_o i_o have_v then_o sin_v against_o knowledge_n this_o be_v a_o presumptuous_a sin_n and_o who_o can_v excuse_v himself_o this_o be_v that_o which_o ungodly_a man_n allege_v for_o themselves_o we_o be_v all_o sinner_n etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o they_o think_v they_o shall_v escape_v in_o the_o crowd_n but_o beloved_n i_o beseech_v you_o consider_v it_o there_o be_v a_o great_a difference_n between_o he_o who_o sin_n out_o of_o weakness_n and_o he_o who_o sin_n with_o a_o high-hand_n between_o those_o who_o be_v prevent_v and_o supprise_v in_o a_o fault_n and_o those_o who_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d worker_n of_o iniquity_n matth._n 25._o gal._n 6._o between_o those_o who_o may_v be_v call_v sinner_n in_o that_o sometime_o though_o they_o know_v the_o way_n of_o god_n and_o out_o of_o weakness_n transgress_v and_o go_v out_o of_o it_o and_o fall_v short_a of_o the_o end_n of_o it_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n between_o these_o and_o such_o as_o know_v the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n yet_o wilful_o and_o obstinate_o continue_v in_o the_o way_n of_o unrighteousness_n the_o way_n of_o sinner_n the_o former_a have_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n promise_v they_o matth._n 12.1_o joh._n 2._o and_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v those_o who_o be_v spiritual_a to_o restore_v such_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n but_o as_o for_o the_o latter_a these_o obstinate_a sinner_n who_o persist_v in_o the_o error_n of_o their_o way_n they_o be_v style_v in_o scripture_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d not_o only_o sinner_n but_o ungodly_a sinner_n jud._n vers_fw-la 15._o not_o only_a transgressor_n but_o wicked_a transgressor_n and_o therefore_o whereas_o the_o spiritual_a man_n must_v restore_v penitent_a and_o relent_a sinner_n gal._n 6.1_o they_o must_v intercede_v against_o such_o ungodly_a sinner_n such_o wicked_a transgressor_n psal_n 59.5_o be_v not_o merciful_a to_o any_o wicked_a transgressor_n such_o as_o these_o must_v be_v cut_v off_o from_o among_o their_o people_n numb_a 15.30_o dehort_v that_o we_o sin_v not_o after_o the_o similitude_n of_o adam_n transgression_n belove_a there_o be_v the_o very_a same_o danger_n to_o we_o which_o be_v unto_o the_o first_o adam_n our_o common_a parent_n 2_o cor._n 11.13_o yea_o there_o be_v great_a danger_n unto_o we_o than_o unto_o he_o satan_n appear_v not_o like_o himself_o he_o have_v transform_v himself_o into_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n the_o devil_n come_v not_o up_o in_o his_o own_o garb_n but_o he_o have_v get_v on_o samuel_n mantle_n the_o minister_n of_o satan_n they_o transform_v themselves_o into_o the_o minister_n of_o righteousness_n they_o persuade_v man_n to_o follow_v after_o the_o knowledge_n they_o come_v as_o the_o serpent_n do_v to_o put_v out_o our_o right-eye_n and_o to_o open_v our_o left_a 1_o sam._n 11._o mean_n to_o prevent_v the_o temptation_n when_o the_o prince_n of_o this_o world_n come_v take_v heed_n he_o have_v nothing_o in_o thou_o 2._o apodosis_n some_o be_v righteous_a after_o this_o similitude_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n righteousness_n who_o god_n have_v set_v forth_o to_o be_v a_o propitiation_n through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n to_o declare_v his_o righteousness_n etc._n etc._n rom._n 3.25_o 26._o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o one_o shall_v many_o be_v make_v righteous_a rom._n 5.19_o this_o be_v not_o wrought_v by_o fancy_n and_o imagination_n but_o by_o the_o true_a and_o real_a operation_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o soul_n for_o what_o the_o law_n can_v not_o do_v etc._n etc._n rom._n 8._o he_o be_v make_v unto_o we_o righteousness_n 1_o cor._n 1.30_o the_o lord_n our_o righteousness_n he_o be_v not_o righteous_a for_o himself_o but_o for_o we_o also_o observe_v 1._o as_o the_o sin_n and_o transgression_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n be_v and_o be_v a_o inward_a work_n of_o the_o serpent_n wrought_v within_o the_o soul_n so_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n a_o inward_a work_n of_o christ_n the_o second_o adam_n wrought_v within_o the_o soul_n both_o for_o 1._o the_o destroy_n of_o the_o devil_n work_v there_o 1_o joh._n 3.8_o and_o 2._o the_o build_n up_o in_o our_o most_o holy_a faith_n and_o therefore_o be_v it_o compare_v to_o regeneration_n the_o make_n of_o a_o new_a creature_n observe_v 2._o see_v the_o most_o eminent_a example_n set_v before_o we_o for_o our_o imitation_n 1_o pet._n 2.21_o 22_o 23_o 24._o he_o that_o say_v be_v abide_v in_o christ_n ought_v himself_o also_o so_o to_o walk_v as_o he_o walk_v 1_o joh._n 2.6_o he_o purify_v himself_o even_o as_o christ_n be_v pure_a 1_o joh._n 3.3_o and_z vers_n 7._o he_o be_v righteous_a even_o as_o christ_n be_v righteous_a as_o he_o be_v so_o be_v we_o in_o this_o world_n observe_v 3._o see_v who_o be_v the_o true_a christian_n who_o else_o but_o those_o who_o be_v partaker_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o holiness_n who_o have_v receive_v his_o righteous_a spirit_n rom._n 8._o his_o unction_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o joh._n 2.20_o repreh_n this_o just_o reprove_v we_o who_o follow_v rather_o the_o pattern_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n and_o the_o similitude_n of_o his_o transgression_n than_o the_o second_o adam_n and_o the_o similitude_n of_o his_o righteousness_n who_o rather_o encourage_v man_n themselves_o and_o other_o to_o sin_n according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n sin_n than_o encourage_v themselves_o and_o other_o to_o righteousness_n according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n righteousness_n who_o believe_v the_o strength_n of_o adam_n sin_n to_o be_v so_o great_a that_o the_o second_o adam_n righteousness_n can_v make_v man_n cease_v from_o sin_n that_o which_o the_o apostle_n blame_v in_o some_o 2_o pet._n 2.14_o have_v eye_n full_a of_o adultery_n that_o can_v cease_v from_o sin_n yet_o it_o be_v now_o think_v a_o crime_n to_o blame_v such_o who_o say_v that_o man_n can_v cease_v from_o sin_n till_o they_o die_v notwithstanding_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o spiritual_a crucify_a mortify_a and_o kill_v the_o power_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o child_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n what_o be_v this_o but_o to_o impute_v more_o to_o our_o natural_a death_n than_o to_o the_o power_n of_o god_n the_o might_n of_o his_o christ_n and_o his_o spirit_n the_o natural_a death_n can_v make_v i_o cease_v from_o sin_n god_n christ_n and_o his_o spirit_n can_v there_o be_v not_o one_o word_n in_o scripture_n to_o prove_v this_o what_o be_v this_o i_o beseech_v you_o but_o to_o keep_v man_n in_o their_o sin_n according_a to_o the_o similitude_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n without_o any_o hope_n of_o righteousness_n by_o the_o second_o adam_n nay_o what_o be_v this_o but_o to_o bring_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n upon_o we_o see_v whether_o some_o such_o false_a gloss_n upon_o adam_n fall_n and_o the_o ill_a consequence_n thereof_o bring_v not_o the_o destruction_n upon_o the_o people_n of_o god_n esay_n 43.27_o 28._o thy_o first_o father_n have_v sin_v and_o thy_o teacher_n or_o interpreter_n have_v transgress_v against_o i_o therefore_o i_o have_v profane_v lam._n 4.13_o this_o come_v to_o pass_v by_o look_v only_o on_o the_o pattern_n of_o sin_n and_o not_o on_o the_o pattern_n of_o righteousness_n 2_o cor._n 3.18_o job_n 3._o some_o there_o be_v who_o sin_n and_o not_o after_o the_o similitude_n of_o adam_n transgression_n this_o move_v a_o doubt_n for_o if_o by_o one_o man_n sin_n enter_v etc._n etc._n how_o come_v sin_n into_o the_o world_n but_o by_o he_o and_o if_o so_o how_o can_v any_o sin_n but_o after_o the_o similitude_n of_o adam_n transgression_n i_o answer_v it_o be_v one_o thing_n to_o sin_n and_o another_o to_o sin_n after_o the_o similitude_n of_o adam_n transgression_n all_o unrighteousness_n be_v sin_n 1_o joh._n 5.17_o but_o all_o unrighteousness_n be_v not_o after_o the_o similitude_n of_o adam_n transgression_n this_o note_n a_o special_a way_n and_o manner_n of_o sin_v as_o adam_n sin_v as_o i_o show_v before_o who_o sin_n against_o their_o knowledge_n and_o for_o knowledge_n etc._n etc._n who_o be_v they_o who_o sin_n and_o not_o after_o the_o similitude_n of_o adam_n transgression_n i_o know_v well_o that_o those_o who_o sin_n and_o not_o after_o the_o similitude_n of_o adam_n transgression_n most_o understand_v to_o be_v infant_n who_o sin_v not_o like_o adam_n who_o first_o know_v the_o law_n and_o then_o transgress_v it_o but_o i_o conceive_v the_o word_n will_v bear_v a_o large_a sense_n they_o than_o that_o sin_n and_o not_o after_o the_o similitude_n of_o adam_n transgression_n be_v they_o who_o transgress_v 1._o not_o know_o as_o adam_n do_v 2._o not_o out_o of_o desire_n of_o knowledge_n 3._o nor_o for_o knowledge_n as_o adam_n do_v 1._o not_o know_o as_o adam_n do_v and_o these_o be_v of_o
first_o sermon_n i_o deliver_v out_o of_o this_o place_n have_v i_o be_v waylay_v yea_o my_o whole_a life_n inquire_v into_o and_o that_o by_o some_o who_o have_v not_o well_o inquire_v into_o their_o own_o and_o true_o it_o be_v a_o sad_a thing_n to_o consider_v and_o unworthy_a of_o the_o christian_a name_n that_o a_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n shall_v spend_v his_o time_n and_o strength_n and_o all_o to_o gain_v their_o soul_n who_o mean_a time_n spend_v their_o time_n and_o pain_n and_o strength_n to_o entrap_v he_o and_o that_o the_o art_n of_o brachigraphy_n a_o precious_a gift_n of_o god_n whereby_o we_o may_v take_v note_n whereon_o we_o may_v after_o ruminate_v and_o meditate_v that_o this_o gift_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v so_o foul_o abuse_v by_o the_o scribe_n teach_v to_o a_o worse_a kingdom_n than_o that_o of_o heaven_n but_o thus_o the_o prophet_n have_v be_v use_v in_o their_o generation_n jerem._n and_o the_o apostle_n in_o they_o and_o our_o lord_n himself_o and_o i_o wish_v that_o they_o who_o it_o concern_v will_v consider_v what_o man_n they_o be_v in_o all_o age_n who_o do_v this_o and_o whether_o ever_o they_o read_v of_o any_o honest_a or_o godly_a man_n that_o ever_o do_v thus_o but_o i_o return_v to_o the_o point_n in_o hand_n life_n shall_v reign_v over_o they_o who_o shall_v be_v righteous_a after_o the_o similitude_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n righteousness_n this_o be_v the_o reddition_n to_o the_o proposition_n as_o death_n have_v reign_v over_o all_o so_o life_n shall_v reign_v i_o show_v before_o the_o reason_n of_o this_o and_o the_o manner_n how_o the_o prince_n of_o life_n recover_v his_o dominion_n i_o proceed_v in_o the_o make_n application_n of_o this_o point_n only_o i_o beseech_v you_o take_v notice_n what_o be_v here_o mean_v by_o life_n what_o else_o but_o the_o life_n of_o god_n in_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n and_o truth_n in_o love_n in_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o mercy_n patience_n and_o long-suffering_a and_o gentleness_n this_o be_v express_o call_v the_o holy_a spirit_n observe_v 1._o death_n or_o life_n reign_v in_o every_o soul_n either_o satan_n sin_n and_o death_n with_o the_o curse_n or_o else_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o life_n with_o the_o blessing_n one_o or_o other_o of_o these_o must_v rule_v in_o the_o soul_n not_o both_o they_o be_v contraria_fw-la immediata_fw-la will_v thou_o know_v whether_o reign_v in_o who_o show_v i_o the_o man_n in_o who_o faith_n live_v hope_n be_v vigorous_a love_v unto_o god_n and_o man_n be_v ardent_a show_v i_o in_o who_o melchisedeck_v and_o melchisalem_n rule_v show_v i_o in_o who_o righteousness_n and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n reign_v where_o equity_n truth_n mercy_n etc._n etc._n bear_v sway_n there_o the_o life_n reign_v and_o rule_n on_o the_o other_o side_n show_v i_o where_o envy_n pride_n covetousness_n wrath_n gluttony_n however_o gild_v over_o with_o specious_a name_n and_o pretence_n of_o infirmites_n their_o sin_n and_o death_n reign_v and_o he_o that_o have_v the_o power_n of_o death_n the_o devil_n observe_v 2._o life_n shall_v reign_v in_o all_o life_n in_o the_o abstract_n not_o this_o or_o that_o life_n or_o this_o or_o that_o man_n of_o this_o or_o that_o opinion_n of_o this_o or_o that_o sect_n it_o be_v not_o a_o opinion_n or_o a_o sect_n or_o a_o man_n that_o shall_v rule_v and_o reign_v but_o life_n the_o life_n of_o god_n which_o be_v christ_n that_o shall_v rule_v and_o reign_v in_o the_o ruler_n in_o he_o that_o reign_v and_o rule_n and_o thus_o it_o be_v not_o so_o proper_o man_n that_o rule_n or_o man_n that_o reign_v but_o christ_n who_o be_v wisdom_n righteousness_n peace_n christ_n that_o rule_v in_o man_n or_o if_o man_n be_v say_v to_o rule_v it_o be_v according_a to_o wisdom_n righteousness_n peace_n prov._n 8.15_o 16._o by_o i_o say_v wisdom_n king_n reign_n and_o prince_n decree_v justice_n by_o i_o prince_n rule_v and_o noble_n even_o all_o the_o judge_n of_o the_o earth_n it_o be_v wisdom_n that_o rule_v they_o it_o be_v righteousness_n that_o rule_v prov._n 11.3_o 5._o the_o integrity_n of_o the_o upright_o shall_v guide_v they_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o perfect_a shall_v direct_v his_o way_n thus_o esay_n 32.1_o a_o king_n shall_v reign_v but_o how_o in_o righteousness_n and_o prince_n shall_v rule_v how_o in_o judgement_n i._n e._n in_o equity_n this_o be_v to_o rule_v with_o god_n when_o god_n rule_v in_o the_o ruler_n thus_o gen._n 32.28_o god_n say_v to_o jacob_n when_o he_o give_v he_o his_o name_n israel_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d israel_n rule_v with_o god_n and_o judah_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ezeck_n 34.24_o i_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v your_o god_n and_o my_o servant_n david_n a_o prince_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o thus_o hos_n 11.12_o judah_n rule_v how_o according_a to_o his_o own_o will_n judah_n rule_v with_o god_n and_o thus_o our_o apostle_n rom._n 5.17_o they_o who_o receive_v abundance_n of_o grace_n and_o of_o the_o gift_n of_o righteousness_n shall_v reign_v in_o life_n by_o one_o jesus_n christ_n observe_v 3._o behold_v then_o the_o glorious_a kingdom_n of_o life_n wherein_o christ_n the_o life_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n that_o therein_o christ_n jesus_n reign_v the_o true_a melchisedeck_v the_o kingdom_n of_o righteousness_n and_o after_o that_o the_o kingdom_n of_o peace_n the_o true_a david_n the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n the_o true_a solomon_n the_o prince_n of_o peace_n the_o true_a jedediah_n the_o love_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o true_a abiah_n the_o will_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o true_a asa_n the_o physician_n of_o soul_n the_o true_a jehosaphat_n the_o judgement_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o true_a jehoram_n the_o high_a lord_n the_o true_a joash_n the_o fire_n and_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o true_a vzziah_n the_o power_n and_o strength_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o true_a hezekiah_n the_o power_n of_o the_o 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build_v up_o for_o ever_o mercy_n and_o truth_n pretence_n of_o truth_n without_o mercy_n that_o will_v reign_v it_o be_v common_o say_v that_o the_o pride_n and_o covetousness_n and_o ambition_n of_o the_o former_a governor_n bring_v the_o world_n to_o that_o pass_n wherein_o it_o be_v and_o true_o i_o dare_v not_o excuse_v they_o but_o we_o be_v much_o wrong_v abroad_o whether_o we_o be_v teach_v or_o such_o as_o will_v be_v rule_v elder_n if_o we_o be_v not_o altogether_o as_o proud_a and_o ambitious_a and_o covetous_a as_o they_o be_v and_o therefore_o let_v we_o take_v heed_n lest_o we_o continue_v and_o increase_v god_n judgement_n among_o we_o and_o provoke_v he_o to_o take_v away_o this_o and_o all_o other_o government_n from_o we_o true_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o rank_n and_o order_n of_o man_n bid_v fair_a for_o such_o a_o anarchy_n or_o want_v of_o all_o rule_n as_o you_o read_v of_o isa_n 3_o 1-8_a and_o therefore_o we_o may_v just_o fear_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v make_v 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seasonable_a to_o suffer_v with_o he_o as_o he_o teach_v his_o disciple_n upon_o that_o occasion_n can_v you_o drink_v of_o the_o cup_n etc._n etc._n matth._n 20.20_o to_o die_v with_o he_o that_o we_o may_v live_v with_o he_o to_o suffer_v with_o he_o that_o we_o may_v reign_v with_o he_o repreh_n 3._o those_o who_o sleight_n and_o despise_v the_o life_n see_v note_n in_o col._n 2.12_o repreh_n 4._o those_o that_o despise_v the_o true_a send_v minister_n of_o god_n luk._n 7.32_o to_o be_v sure_o the_o fault_n be_v in_o the_o minister_n if_o of_o a_o austere_a life_n as_o john_n than_o he_o live_v like_o a_o monk_n or_o if_o love_a and_o familiar_a then_o who_o be_v he_o acquaint_v with_o but_o man_n without_o any_o religion_n in_o they_o john_n come_v in_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n but_o man_n will_v not_o go_v out_o of_o their_o own_o way_n to_o meet_v the_o lord_n in_o his_o way_n and_o may_v not_o this_o be_v true_o apply_v to_o the_o man_n of_o this_o generation_n who_o 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jam._n 1.15_o job_n 18._o it_o be_v otherwise_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o we_o turn_v rom._n 8.6_o to_o be_v carnal_o mind_v according_a to_o the_o extent_n of_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d we_o may_v turn_v it_o the_o mind_n and_o affection_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o so_o our_o translator_n col._n 3.2_o render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d set_v your_o affection_n and_o in_o the_o margin_n mind_n so_o that_o according_a to_o they_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v the_o mind_n and_o affection_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o be_v say_v to_o be_v death_n so_o that_o a_o carnal_a mind_n carnal_a thought_n reason_n imagination_n carnal_a will_n love_n desire_v hope_v fear_v joy_n grief_n all_o these_o be_v death_n 2._o this_o death_n be_v say_v to_o have_v reign_v the_o word_n be_v take_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d indefinite_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d so_o that_o we_o may_v understand_v it_o so_o to_o have_v reign_v that_o it_o do_v reign_v as_o i_o fear_v we_o shall_v find_v it_o do_v for_o wheresoever_o there_o be_v such_o a_o carnal_a mind_n will_n and_o affection_n there_o be_v the_o reign_n of_o death_n 3._o by_o adam_n we_o understand_v not_o only_o the_o person_n of_o adam_n the_o first_o but_o the_o nature_n and_o that_o corrupt_a in_o every_o man_n which_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o sou_o man_n or_o natural_a man_n 1_o cor._n 2.9.14_o and_o this_o be_v here_o mean_v 4._o moses_n may_v be_v understand_v 1._o proper_o and_o personal_o 2._o figurative_o 1._o proper_o according_a to_o the_o history_n of_o he_o exod._n 2._o and_o so_o you_o have_v his_o name_n and_o etymology_n of_o it_o exod._n 2.10_o 2._o figurative_o and_o so_o by_o moses_n we_o understand_v 1._o the_o law_n give_v by_o moses_n luk._n 16.29_o joh._n 5.45_o 2._o christ_n the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n 5._o how_o do_v death_n reign_v from_o adam_n to_o moses_n the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d from_o may_v note_v a_o time_n or_o epocha_n and_o a_o cause_n 1._o a_o time_n and_o so_o the_o reign_n of_o death_n from_o adam_n transgression_n unto_o moses_n law_n be_v two_o thousand_o four_o hundred_o and_o fifty_o year_n 2._o 1_o from_o adam_n as_o a_o cause_n as_o a_o common_a parent_n pollute_v and_o defile_v his_o posterity_n virtual_o contain_v in_o he_o as_o a_o common_a root_n so_o levi_n be_v in_o abraham_n loin_n etc._n etc._n 2._o as_o a_o common_a pollute_a nature_n in_o every_o one_o propagate_v from_o adam_n and_o incline_v and_o dispose_v every_o one_o to_o the_o same_o transgression_n and_o it_o be_v true_a that_o death_n reign_v from_o adam_n to_o moses_n it_o be_v also_o true_a that_o sin_n and_o death_n and_o he_o that_o have_v the_o power_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n i._n e._n the_o devil_n reign_v from_o adam_n to_o moses_n yea_o and_o yet_o reign_v in_o every_o man_n from_o adam_n that_o common_a sinful_a nature_n in_o he_o till_o moses_n till_o the_o law_n varro_n tell_v we_o a_o story_n that_o when_o the_o sabine_n enter_v rome_n the_o fort_n on_o the_o capitol_n be_v commit_v to_o one_o tarpeius_n he_o have_v a_o daughter_n a_o vestal_a virgin_n call_v tarpeia_n she_o let_v in_o the_o sabine_n and_o she_o covenant_v for_o what_o they_o bear_v on_o their_o left_a arm_n understand_v their_o bracelet_n of_o gold_n and_o jewel_n and_o precious_a stone_n which_o they_o wear_v on_o their_o left_a arm_n but_o they_o cast_v all_o their_o shield_n upon_o she_o and_o so_o destroy_v she_o and_o enter_v the_o fort._n so_o our_o mother_n eve_n be_v take_v with_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o eye_n gen._n 3.6_o adam_n and_o every_o one_o of_o we_o have_v a_o fort_n to_o
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to_o assist_v and_o fortify_v we_o against_o it_o life_n be_v more_o powerful_a than_o death_n death_n be_v a_o usurper_n and_o the_o right_n belong_v unto_o christ_n the_o quicken_a spirit_n it_o be_v say_v of_o hezekiah_n that_o the_o lord_n be_v with_o he_o and_o he_o rebel_v against_o the_o king_n of_o assyria_n 2_o king_n 18.7_o a_o type_n or_o figure_n may_v be_v found_v in_o contrariis_fw-la aut_fw-la similibus_fw-la 1._o in_o thing_n contrary_a one_o to_o the_o other_o or_o else_o 2._o in_o thing_n alike_o one_o to_o other_o hitherto_o the_o first_o adam_n have_v be_v the_o type_n and_o figure_n of_o the_o second_o in_o thing_n contrary_a for_o as_o the_o first_o apostate_n adam_n be_v the_o author_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n through_o the_o devil_n who_o have_v the_o power_n of_o death_n unto_o all_o his_o posterity_n so_o the_o second_o righteous_a adam_n have_v be_v and_o be_v the_o author_n of_o righteousness_n and_o life_n unto_o all_o his_o posterity_n i_o shall_v now_o 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write_v after_o a_o copy_n look_v on_o his_o copy_n and_o then_o write_v artifex_n facit_fw-la domum_fw-la etc._n etc._n the_o artisan_n make_v the_o house_n according_a to_o the_o pattern_n of_o it_o in_o his_o own_o brain_n and_o both_o these_o way_n adam_n be_v a_o type_n though_o in_o a_o divers_a respect_n 1._o he_o be_v a_o type_n of_o something_o which_o be_v a_o pattern_n to_o he_o and_o so_o adam_n answer_v to_o a_o image_n unto_o the_o idea_n of_o himself_o in_o the_o mind_n of_o god_n the_o father_n and_o thus_o as_o the_o child_n beget_v by_o his_o father_n be_v the_o image_n of_o his_o father_n who_o do_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o make_v another_o like_a unto_o himself_o and_o such_o as_o he_o himself_o be_v thus_o adam_n be_v a_o type_n in_o respect_n of_o god_n the_o father_n who_o son_n he_o be_v luk._n 3._o ult_n 2._o he_o be_v also_o a_o type_n or_o image_n or_o figure_n in_o regard_n of_o somewhat_o that_o shall_v be_v like_a unto_o he_o now_o of_o this_o i_o shall_v first_o speak_v and_o at_o this_o time_n and_o afterward_o more_o especial_o wherein_o this_o type_n and_o the_o resemblance_n thereunto_o consist_v 1._o first_o then_o adam_n be_v a_o type_n of_o he_o that_o be_v to_o come_v i._n e._n both_o to_o the_o world_n and_o to_o every_o one_o who_o wait_v for_o he_o and_o expect_v he_o heb._n 9.28_o the_o reason_n in_o regard_n of_o adam_n he_o be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o first_o draught_n of_o god_n workmanship_n as_o in_o pourtray_v limn_v or_o draw_v a_o picture_n the_o more_o dark_a colour_n be_v first_o lay_v on_o the_o table_n the_o painter_n use_v first_o a_o coal_n and_o then_o more_o orient_a colour_n and_o general_o the_o first_o pattern_n of_o thing_n afterward_o to_o be_v polish_v be_v of_o course_n material_n 2._o in_o regard_n of_o god_n the_o great_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d his_o method_n be_v he_o proceee_v ab_fw-la imperfectioribus_fw-la ad_fw-la perfectiora_fw-la the_o more_o imperfect_a therefore_o must_v precede_v beside_o christ_n be_v the_o promise_a seed_n some_o time_n there_o must_v be_v between_o the_o promise_n and_o performance_n of_o it_o observe_v 1._o man_n then_o according_a to_o his_o first_o draught_n be_v imperfect_a in_o regard_n of_o what_o he_o shall_v or_o may_v be_v adam_n the_o earthly_a man_n be_v in_o order_n unto_o another_o he_o be_v a_o type_n observe_v 2._o we_o see_v then_o the_o scripture_n especial_o the_o old_a testament_n have_v in_o it_o type_n figure_n and_o allegory_n adam_n be_v here_o express_o call_v a_o type_n the_o history_n of_o the_o old_a creation_n be_v a_o mystery_n of_o the_o new_a creation_n the_o three_o first_o chapter_n of_o genesis_n the_o book_n of_o canticle_n etc._n etc._n be_v not_o for_o every_o one_o read_v among_o the_o jew_n you_o may_v be_v please_v to_o take_v a_o essay_n out_o of_o gen._n 1.1_o 2_o 3._o vers_fw-la 1._o the_o lord_n create_v the_o heaven_n and_o the_o earth_n esay_n 51.13_o the_o lord_n thy_o maker_n have_v stretch_v forth_o the_o heaven_n and_o lay_v the_o foundation_n of_o the_o earth_n yet_o vers_fw-la 16._o a_o new_a heaven_n and_o a_o new_a earth_n 2_o pet._n 3.13_o verse_n 2._o the_o earth_n be_v without_o form_n and_o void_a and_o darkness_n be_v upon_o the_o face_n of_o the_o deep_a jer._n 4.23_o verse_n 3._o god_n say_v let_v there_o be_v light_n and_o there_o be_v light_a 2_o cor._n 4.6_o god_n that_o command_v the_o light_n to_o shine_v out_o of_o darkness_n omnia_fw-la in_o figura_fw-la contingebant_fw-la illis_fw-la all_o thing_n happen_v to_o they_o in_o figure_n this_o i_o pray_v you_o take_v notice_n of_o because_o some_o weak_a and_o ignorant_a man_n so_o dote_v upon_o the_o letter_n and_o of_o that_o so_o much_o only_o as_o serve_v to_o build_v they_o up_o in_o their_o preconceive_a tenant_n and_o opinion_n that_o they_o can_v bear_v a_o spiritual_a and_o mystical_a understanding_n of_o the_o scripture_n neither_o will_v they_o suffer_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n to_o exprress_v itself_o as_o he_o please_v whence_o it_o be_v that_o they_o speak_v evil_a of_o the_o thing_n they_o know_v not_o they_o defame_v and_o reproach_v the_o minister_n and_o disparage_v his_o part_n and_o that_o for_o that_o very_a thing_n wherein_o indeed_o he_o ought_v to_o be_v commend_v of_o they_o though_o he_o desire_v not_o they_o or_o any_o other_o commendation_n for_o that_o he_o give_v the_o spiritual_a meaning_n of_o the_o scripture_n for_o be_v it_o not_o the_o apostle_n commendation_n 2_o cor._n 3.6_o god_n have_v make_v we_o able_a minister_n etc._n etc._n and_o sure_o i_o be_o it_o have_v be_v the_o constant_a practice_n of_o all_o pious_a and_o learned_a man_n the_o more_o ancient_a the_o more_o pious_a the_o more_o learned_a the_o more_o abound_v with_o spiritual_a and_o mystical_a understanding_n of_o the_o scripture_n observe_v 3._o hence_o it_o appear_v that_o christ_n be_v the_o truth_n and_o that_o not_o only_o as_o oppose_v unto_o falsehood_n and_o lie_n but_o as_o answer_v to_o the_o type_n the_o law_n be_v give_v by_o moses_n moral_n judicial_a and_o ceremonial_a but_o grace_n grace_n and_o favour_n with_o god_n and_o grace_n and_o strength_n to_o be_v obedient_a unto_o the_o law_n and_o truth_n correspondent_a unto_o the_o type_n and_o ceremony_n of_o the_o law_n come_v by_o jesus_n christ_n see_v note_n in_o matth._n 13.11_o christ_n be_v to_o come_v adam_n be_v a_o figure_n of_o christ_n to_o come_v when_o i_o say_v that_o he_o be_v to_o come_v i_o understand_v not_o his_o incarnation_n for_o so_o he_o be_v already_o come_v nor_o only_a his_o general_a come_n when_o every_o eye_n shall_v see_v he_o communia_fw-la negliguntur_fw-la quod_fw-la omnes_fw-la curant_fw-la id_fw-la omnes_fw-la
from_o the_o abound_a of_o iniquity_n because_o say_v he_o iniquity_n shall_v abound_v the_o love_n of_o many_o shall_v grow_v cold_a mat._n 24.12_o 4._o this_o be_v the_o reason_n of_o all_o sinful_a design_n and_o wicked_a action_n in_o the_o world_n their_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d they_o be_v rule_v by_o a_o irregularity_n and_o lawlessness_n itself_o be_v the_o law_n they_o be_v square_v by_o iniquity_n have_v erect_v her_o throne_n in_o ungodly_a man_n psal_n 94.20_o upon_o which_o it_o sit_v rule_n decree_n unrighteous_a decree_n and_o imagine_v mischief_n by_o a_o law_n such_o be_v the_o ordinance_n of_o egypt_n levit._n 18.3_o and_o the_o statute_n of_o omri_n mich._n 6.16_o according_a to_o this_o law_n they_o will_v be_v angry_a with_o their_o brother_n without_o a_o cause_n matth._n 5.22_o they_o will_v look_v upon_o and_o lust_n after_o a_o woman_n and_o commit_v adultery_n with_o she_o in_o their_o heart_n vers_fw-la 28._o they_o will_v swear_v and_o take_v god_n name_n in_o vain_a vers_fw-la 34._o they_o will_v render_v evil_a for_o evil_n vers_fw-la 39_o they_o will_v hate_v their_o enemy_n vers_fw-la 43._o please_v you_o see_v some_o example_n of_o proceed_n according_a to_o this_o lawless_a law_n 1_o according_a to_o this_o law_n naboth_n lose_v his_o inheritance_n and_o his_o life_n too_o jezebel_n iniquity_n itself_o check_v ahab_n a_o servant_n of_o iniquity_n as_o too_o remiss_a too_o slack_a in_o the_o execution_n of_o this_o law_n 1_o king_n 21.7_o do_v thou_o now_o govern_v the_o kingdom_n of_o israel_n up_o eat_v thy_o meat_n and_o be_v merry_a i_o will_v give_v thou_o the_o vineyard_n of_o naboth_n the_o jezreelite_n iniquity_n have_v her_o servant_n and_o officer_n man_n of_o belial_n who_o mouth_n speak_v wickedness_n to_o bear_v witness_n for_o she_o she_o have_v her_o elder_n and_o noble_n to_o judge_v for_o she_o and_o give_v sentence_n and_o a_o cloak_n of_o religion_n to_o cover_v all_o 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but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 4._o but_o if_o ever_o iniquity_n be_v mount_v on_o her_o throne_n and_o imagine_a mischief_n as_o a_o law_n it_o be_v in_o the_o condemnation_n of_o our_o lord_n when_o against_o all_o law_n they_o will_v put_v to_o death_n the_o author_n of_o life_n when_o they_o will_v put_v to_o a_o most_o shameful_a death_n when_o they_o will_v crucify_v the_o lord_n of_o glory_n as_o the_o apostle_n most_o elegant_o yet_o say_v they_o we_o have_v a_o law_n and_o by_o that_o law_n he_o ought_v to_o die_v and_o what_o law_n be_v that_o but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o lawlessness_n itself_o that_o law_n which_o rule_v all_o lawless_a man_n that_o light_n which_o guide_v the_o son_n of_o darkness_n and_o if_o the_o light_n that_o be_v in_o thou_o be_v darkness_n if_o the_o law_n itself_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d how_o great_a be_v that_o darkness_n how_o lawless_a be_v that_o law_n 5._o and_o how_o miserable_a then_o be_v the_o subject_n unto_o that_o law_n the_o servant_n of_o iniquity_n they_o be_v lord_v over_o by_o iniquity_n itself_o it_o be_v the_o psalmist_n curse_v upon_o his_o incorrigible_a enemy_n set_v thou_o a_o wicked_a man_n to_o rule_v over_o he_o psal_n 109.6_o but_o over_o wicked_a man_n rule_v iniquity_n and_o wickedness_n itself_o all_o their_o member_n be_v subject_a to_o the_o law_n of_o their_o member_n their_o member_n be_v not_o their_o own_o but_o take_v up_o by_o iniquity_n their_o inward_a part_n be_v full_a of_o wickedness_n their_o brain_n be_v possess_v with_o covetousness_n avaritia_fw-la in_o capite_fw-la omnium_fw-la amos_n 9.1_o and_o pride_n that_o possess_v their_o heart_n prov._n 21.4_o so_o that_o the_o thought_n memory_n fancy_n understanding_n appetite_n will_n affection_n all_o serve_v iniquity_n and_o therefore_o the_o outward_a member_n can_v be_v free_a their_o mouth_n be_v not_o their_o own_o it_o be_v the_o mouth_n of_o wickedness_n psal_n 107.42_o they_o brag_v indeed_o that_o their_o tongue_n be_v they_o psal_n 12._o but_o it_o can_v be_v so_o for_o they_o know_v not_o of_o themselves_o what_o to_o speak_v but_o iniquity_n teach_v their_o mouth_n job_n 15.5_o and_o fill_v it_o with_o curse_v and_o bitterness_n psal_n 10.7_o and_o their_o tongue_n speak_v pride_n psal_n 17.10_o and_o detraction_n psal_n 140.4_o their_o power_n and_o strength_n they_o have_v be_v employ_v in_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n their_o right_a hand_n be_v not_o their_o own_o it_o be_v a_o right_a hand_n of_o iniquity_n psal_n 14.4_o so_o that_o their_o tongue_n and_o their_o do_n be_v against_o the_o lord_n isai_n 3.8_o and_o the_o whole_a man_n a_o man_n of_o sin_n and_o all_o the_o part_n and_o member_n servant_n of_o iniquity_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o the_o servant_n complain_v in_o the_o poet_n and_o under_o the_o same_o slavery_n the_o apostle_n groan_v rom._n 7._o till_o he_o be_v deliver_v by_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n and_o as_o it_o seem_v miserable_a to_o those_o who_o know_v and_o feel_v this_o servitude_n so_o much_o more_o miserable_a and_o lamentable_a be_v the_o case_n of_o those_o who_o bear_v this_o heavy_a burden_n yet_o through_o long_a custom_n be_v insensible_a and_o know_v it_o not_o like_o one_o under_o water_n who_o feel_v not_o the_o weight_n upon_o he_o the_o old_a servant_n of_o iniquity_n submit_v and_o yield_v himself_o like_o a_o beast_n so_o the_o word_n i_o tell_v you_o signify_v to_o his_o accustom_a burden_n as_o the_o camel_n enure_v to_o their_o load_n bend_v their_o knee_n when_o their_o burden_n be_v lay_v upon_o they_o and_o such_o a_o very_a beast_n be_v every_o servant_n of_o iniquity_n and_o such_o a_o beastly_a life_n live_v many_o a_o one_o who_o yet_o will_v be_v account_v a_o good_a christian_a man_n in_o his_o youth_n intemperancy_n put_v a_o bit_n in_o his_o mouth_n and_o lead_v he_o along_o like_o a_o horse_n by_o the_o mouth_n through_o riot_n and_o drunkenness_n through_o chamber_v and_o wantonness_n through_o excessive_a eat_n and_o drink_v and_o card_v and_o dice_v and_o whore_v and_o drive_v he_o about_o and_o about_o in_o a_o circle_n of_o the_o same_o painful_a lust_n like_o a_o horse_n in_o a_o mill_n blindfold_a impii_fw-la ambulant_a in_fw-la circuitu_fw-la then_o if_o any_o be_v set_v to_o break_v he_o he_o be_v monitori_fw-la asper_fw-la he_o be_v fat_a and_o kick_n and_o cast_v his_o rider_n and_o like_o a_o wild_a ass_n snuff_v up_o the_o wind_n at_o pleasure_n jer._n 2.24_o then_o he_o be_v sick_a of_o the_o the_o fartion_n and_o pride_n and_o vainglory_n trap_n he_o and_o he_o be_v hurry_v away_o with_o the_o humour_n of_o the_o time_n even_o as_o the_o fool_n ride_v he_o any_o foolish_a and_o hurtful_a lust_n at_o length_n in_o his_o old_a age_n covetousness_n catch_v he_o and_o make_v he_o a_o purchase_n for_o a_o unthrift_n such_o as_o himself_o be_v and_o lade_v he_o with_o thick_a clay_n and_o ride_v he_o to_o the_o devil_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d all_o which_o sufficient_o discover_v the_o miserable_a condition_n of_o the_o servant_n of_o iniquity_n and_o be_v advise_o and_o timely_o consider_v may_v well_o make_v we_o all_o weary_a of_o that_o service_n and_o persuade_v we_o to_o return_v unto_o our_o old_a lord_n to_o yield_v our_o member_n servant_n unto_o righteousness_n that_o be_v the_o three_o point_n we_o ought_v to_o yield_v our_o member_n servant_n unto_o righteousness_n the_o righteousness_n here_o mean_v be_v either_o 1._o christ_n himself_o who_o be_v jehovah_n jerem._n 33.15_o the_o essential_a righteousness_n of_o god_n and_o so_o that_o which_o be_v here_o call_v righteousness_n vers_fw-la 22._o be_v call_v god_n himself_o be_v make_v free_a
unto_o all_o man_n and_o why_o so_o for_o we_o ourselves_o also_o be_v sometime_o foolish_a be_v none_o of_o we_o so_o still_o do_v the_o apostle_n think_v we_o bear_v this_o testimony_n of_o himself_o that_o we_o shall_v word_n it_o only_o or_o talk_v of_o it_o or_o that_o we_o shall_v examine_v ourselves_o whether_o we_o be_v such_o yea_o or_o no_o whether_o we_o be_v thus_o foolish_a yea_o or_o no_o disobedience_n be_v the_o great_a folly_n in_o the_o world_n and_o therefore_o the_o wise_a man_n often_o in_o the_o proverb_n understand_v by_o the_o fool_n the_o disobedient_a man_n o_o you_o foolish_a galatian_n who_o have_v bewitch_v you_o that_o you_o shall_v not_o obey_v the_o truth_n it_o be_v a_o witchery_n to_o be_v disobedient_a unto_o our_o god_n who_o of_o we_o will_v endure_v a_o disobedient_a son_n or_o servant_n and_o shall_v we_o call_v ourselves_o son_n and_o servant_n unto_o our_o god_n and_o yet_o continue_v in_o our_o disobedience_n who_o will_v endure_v these_o vice_n in_o his_o neighbour_n in_o his_o wife_n in_o his_o child_n in_o his_o servant_n who_o do_v not_o hate_v they_o in_o all_o these_o and_o yet_o will_v a_o man_n endure_v they_o in_o himself_o i_o beseech_v you_o consider_v it_o well_o shall_v we_o live_v in_o these_o sin_n yet_o conceive_v ourselves_o god_n child_n what_o child_n then_o think_v you_o sure_o not_o worse_o than_o these_o though_o you_o rake_v hell_n for_o they_o but_o if_o thou_o do_v true_o hate_v this_o lawless_a life_n then_o sure_o thou_o will_v first_o and_o chief_o hate_v it_o in_o thyself_o charity_n thus_o true_o begin_v at_o home_n and_o hardly_o otherwise_o i_o beseech_v you_o beloved_n let_v we_o suffer_v the_o correction_n and_o the_o instruction_n of_o the_o law_n that_o we_o may_v be_v dead_a in_o our_o affection_n unto_o this_o wicked_a lawless_a life_n and_o believe_v in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o become_v conformable_a unto_o his_o death_n die_v with_o he_o that_o we_o may_v live_v with_o he_o and_o lie_v hold_v upon_o the_o eternal_a life_n and_o that_o love_a correction_n shall_v make_v we_o great_a psal_n 18.35_o repreh_n this_o reprove_v those_o who_o deal_v false_o with_o the_o people_n soul_n humour_n and_o please_v they_o in_o their_o sin_n flatter_v they_o in_o a_o sinful_a life_n wherein_o they_o live_v without_o the_o law_n like_o those_o in_o ezech._n 13.18_o 19_o 22._o thus_o ahab_n spare_v benhadad_o 1_o king_n 20.35_o 42._o it_o be_v no_o good_a argument_n that_o a_o magistrate_n be_v good_a towards_o god_n that_o he_o be_v merry_a cheerful_a and_o lively_a this_o man_n live_v i._o e._n he_o be_v frolic_a and_o jovial_a and_o merry_a without_o the_o law_n note_n more_o at_o large_a on_o romans_z vii_o 9_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o commandment_n come_v sin_n revive_v in_o these_o word_n be_v contain_v the_o estate_n of_o the_o man_n after_o the_o law_n come_v and_o that_o in_o regard_n 1._o of_o sin_n that_o revive_v 2._o of_o the_o man_n he_o die_v four_o thing_n must_v be_v explain_v 1._o what_o commandment_n be_v here_o mean_v 2._o how_o the_o commandment_n may_v be_v say_v to_o come_v 3._o how_o sin_n to_o revive_v 4._o how_o upon_o the_o come_n of_o the_o commandment_n sin_n revive_v 1._o what_o law_n what_o commandment_n be_v this_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n or_o the_o write_v moral_a law_n here_o be_v now_o a_o controversy_n there_o be_v who_o restrain_v this_o to_o the_o write_a commandment_n but_o if_o the_o law_n come_v to_o some_o who_o live_v without_o the_o law_n before_o there_o be_v any_o write_a law_n then_o sure_o it_o can_v be_v understand_v only_o of_o the_o write_a law_n but_o the_o law_n come_v to_o some_o who_o live_v without_o the_o law_n before_o there_o be_v any_o write_a law_n for_o so_o adam_n live_v without_o a_o law_n when_o he_o sin_v and_o to_o he_o the_o law_n come_v and_o make_v his_o sin_n know_v so_o that_o he_o be_v ashamed_a of_o it_o and_o hide_v himself_o cain_n live_v without_o the_o law_n and_o to_o he_o the_o commandment_n come_v and_o make_v the_o burden_n of_o his_o sin_n know_v unto_o he_o to_o be_v great_a than_o he_o be_v able_a to_o bear_v gen._n 4.13_o pharaoh_n live_v without_o the_o law_n and_o to_o he_o the_o commandment_n come_v and_o discover_v his_o sin_n and_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n so_o that_o he_o confess_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v just_a and_o i_o and_o my_o people_n be_v wicked_a exod._n 9_o if_o therefore_o unto_o these_o and_o innumerable_a other_o who_o live_v without_o the_o law_n the_o commandment_n come_v and_o make_v their_o sin_n know_v unto_o they_o before_o there_o be_v any_o write_a law_n doubtless_o these_o word_n can_v be_v understand_v only_o of_o the_o write_a law_n that_o when_o the_o commandment_n come_v sin_n revive_v for_o the_o law_n of_o the_o god_n of_o life_n which_o be_v write_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n not_o with_o ink_n but_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o live_a god_n that_o come_v to_o every_o man_n and_o tell_v he_o what_o he_o have_v do_v what_o he_o have_v leave_v undo_v it_o be_v that_o which_o be_v say_v here_o to_o come_v it_o be_v that_o which_o say_v inward_o to_o the_o man_n thou_o shall_v not_o commit_v adultery_n thou_o shall_v do_v no_o murder_n steal_z covet_v it_o be_v that_o which_o inward_o accuse_v the_o man_n and_o say_v to_o he_o when_o thou_o see_v a_o thief_n thou_o consent_v to_o he_o and_o have_v be_v partaker_n with_o the_o adulterer_n thou_o have_v let_v thy_o mouth_n speak_v wickedness_n and_o with_o thy_o tongue_n thou_o have_v set_v forth_o deceit_n thou_o sit_v and_o speak_v against_o thy_o brother_n and_o have_v slander_v thy_o own_o mother_n son_n these_o thing_n have_v thou_o do_v and_o i_o hold_v my_o tongue_n and_o thou_o while_o thou_o be_v alive_a without_o the_o law_n think_v wicked_o that_o i_o be_o such_o a_o one_o as_o thyself_o but_o i_o will_v reprove_v thou_o and_o set_v before_o thou_o the_o thing_n which_o thou_o have_v do_v and_o of_o man_n in_o this_o estate_n the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 2.14_o 15._o but_o touch_v this_o controversy_n whether_o it_o be_v the_o write_v or_o unwritten_a law_n it_o matter_n not_o much_o to_o we_o so_o the_o law_n 2._o how_o may_v the_o commandment_n be_v say_v to_o come_v when_o spiritual_a thing_n as_o the_o commandment_n here_o be_v say_v to_o come_v we_o be_v to_o understand_v that_o they_o be_v present_a and_o appear_v to_o be_v thus_o god_n and_o christ_n and_o faith_n and_o the_o law_n be_v say_v to_o come_v when_o they_o appear_v so_o the_o lord_n be_v say_v to_o have_v come_v to_o moses_n when_o he_o appear_v unto_o he_o exod._n 19_o and_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o have_v come_v in_o the_o flesh_n 1_o joh._n 4.2_o when_o he_o appear_v in_o the_o flesh_n or_o be_v make_v manifest_a in_o the_o flesh_n 1_o tim._n 3._o ult_n thus_o 1_o cor._n 11.26_o as_o often_o as_o you_o eat_v this_o bread_n and_o drink_v this_o cup_n show_v you_o forth_o the_o lord_n death_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d until_o he_o come_v why_o he_o be_v with_o we_o always_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n until_o he_o come_v therefore_o be_v until_o his_o life_n appear_v in_o we_o for_o our_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n be_v our_o profession_n of_o conformity_n unto_o the_o lord_n death_n until_o he_o come_v and_o live_v in_o we_o so_o 2_o cor._n 4.10_o always_o bear_v in_o our_o mortal_a body_n the_o die_a of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n that_o the_o life_n of_o jesus_n may_v be_v make_v manifest_a or_o represent_v so_o castel_n in_o our_o body_n for_o we_o which_o so_o live_v be_v always_o deliver_v up_o unto_o death_n for_o jesus_n our_o true_a life_n sake_n that_o the_o life_n of_o jesus_n may_v be_v make_v manifest_a or_o represent_v in_o our_o mortal_a flesh_n o_o that_o every_o one_o of_o we_o so_o receive_v this_o holy_a sacrament_n which_o be_v indeed_o the_o true_a end_n of_o it_o thus_o also_o faith_n be_v say_v to_o come_v when_o it_o appear_v to_o be_v in_o we_o gal._n 3.25_o and_o the_o reason_n be_v spiritual_a thing_n be_v say_v to_o come_v when_o they_o appear_v as_o before_o so_o that_o the_o law_n come_v to_o the_o man_n when_o it_o be_v present_a with_o he_o appear_v to_o he_o make_v itself_o know_v unto_o he_o and_o he_o know_v unto_o himself_o this_o explication_n i_o conceive_v may_v be_v sufficient_a 3._o but_o how_o may_v sin_n be_v say_v to_o revive_v the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v to_o live_v not_o to_o revive_v howbeit_o the_o ancient_a read_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v revive_v as_o we_o turn_v it_o and_o origen_n read_v the_o text_n
etc._n etc._n sanctify_v you_o whole_o spirit_n soul_n and_o body_n objection_n this_o doctrine_n will_v make_v a_o man_n desperate_a answer_n true_o so_o it_o do_v that_o be_v the_o reason_n why_o the_o man_n die_v upon_o the_o come_n of_o the_o holy_a law_n for_o despair_n be_v causa_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d only_o the_o righteous_a have_v hope_n in_o his_o death_n prov._n 14.32_o when_o sin_n abound_v and_o the_o man_n die_v yet_o there_o remain_v hope_n as_o when_o all_o the_o disease_n be_v take_v out_o of_o pandora_n box_n there_o be_v spes_fw-la in_o ima_fw-la pixidis_fw-la and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n raise_v up_o his_o witness_n in_o jacob_n and_o give_v israel_n a_o law_n that_o they_o may_v set_v their_o hope_n in_o god_n and_o so_o keep_v his_o commandment_n psal_n 78.5_o 6_o 7._o and_o therefore_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n appear_v teach_v we_o to_o deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n and_o to_o live_v sober_o righteous_o and_o godly_a etc._n etc._n look_v for_o the_o bless_a hope_n of_o the_o glorious_a appear_v of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n therefore_o st._n peter_n bless_v god_n that_o he_o have_v beget_v we_o again_o to_o a_o lively_a hope_n or_o hope_v of_o life_n syr._n 1_o pet._n 1.6_o 2._o this_o doctrine_n will_v make_v we_o despair_v if_o it_o be_v expect_v of_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v holy_a by_o our_o own_o power_n or_o by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o law_n but_o whereas_o by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o law_n sin_n abound_v the_o grace_n and_o power_n of_o god_n much_o more_o abound_v it_o be_v true_a the_o law_n be_v the_o strength_n of_o sin_n 1_o cor._n 15._o but_o bless_a be_v god_n who_o have_v give_v we_o victory_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n 3._o this_o doctrine_n will_v make_v we_o despair_v if_o holiness_n be_v expect_v of_o we_o all_o at_o once_o and_o all_o alike_o but_o as_o there_o be_v divers_a degree_n and_o age_n in_o our_o natural_a life_n child_n young_a man_n and_o old_a man_n so_o likewise_o in_o the_o spiritual_a life_n there_o be_v divers_a degree_n child_n young_a man_n and_o old_a man_n 1_o joh._n 2._o which_o be_v the_o same_o which_o the_o schoolman_n aim_v at_o when_o they_o tell_v we_o of_o incipientes_fw-la proficientes_fw-la &_o perfecti_fw-la which_o will_v help_v to_o dissolve_v many_o a_o knot_n be_v they_o take_v notice_n of_o which_o be_v handle_v and_o confound_v altogether_o in_o the_o present_a babel_n as_o there_o be_v divers_a degree_n and_o age_n in_o our_o spiritual_a life_n so_o be_v there_o proportionable_a degree_n of_o grace_n and_o holiness_n befit_v they_o 1._o the_o first_o degree_n be_v fear_n 2._o the_o second_o degree_n be_v faith_n 3._o the_o three_o degree_n be_v love_n 4._o these_o be_v all_o typify_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o part_n of_o the_o tabernacle_n and_o temple_n 1._o the_o porch_n that_o represent_v unto_o we_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o be_v the_o child_n condition_n bring_v up_o under_o the_o law_n and_o under_o the_o spirit_n of_o fear_n and_o bondage_n and_o there_o be_v a_o degree_n of_o holiness_n proportionable_a unto_o this_o fear_n for_o by_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n man_n depart_v from_o evil_n 2._o the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o tabernacle_n and_o temple_n be_v the_o holy_a wherein_o after_o the_o slay_v of_o the_o sacrifice_n at_o the_o entrance_n of_o the_o holy_a the_o table_n of_o shewbread_n stand_v ready_a for_o the_o young_a man_n who_o have_v overcome_v the_o evil_a one_o and_o subdue_v their_o iniquity_n through_o the_o power_n of_o the_o strong_a one_o and_o so_o become_v in_o a_o second_o degree_n holy_a as_o god_n be_v holy_a and_o purify_v themselves_o as_o god_n be_v pure_a 1_o joh._n 3.3_o 3._o the_o three_o be_v the_o holy_a of_o holies_n whereinto_o christ_n have_v enter_v and_o prepare_v a_o way_n for_o these_o old_a man_n who_o have_v perfect_v holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n now_o they_o who_o have_v make_v no_o further_a progress_n yet_o than_o the_o very_a porch_n which_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o child_n under_o the_o law_n they_o be_v subject_a to_o fear_v despair_n and_o doubt_v so_o be_v david_n himself_o psal_n 73.3_o 12._o there_o he_o confess_v that_o he_o be_v envious_a at_o the_o foolish_a and_o wicked_a man_n etc._n etc._n he_o think_v god_n be_v please_v with_o wicked_a man_n not_o with_o holy_a man_n yea_o hence_o he_o say_v he_o have_v cleanse_v himself_o his_o heart_n in_o vain_a and_o wash_v his_o hand_n in_o innocency_n such_o tumultuous_a thought_n he_o have_v till_o he_o go_v into_o the_o sanctuary_n than_o he_o understand_v the_o end_n of_o those_o man_n such_o a_o one_o be_v agur_n prov._n 30._o i_o be_v say_v he_o more_o brutish_a than_o any_o man_n and_o have_v not_o the_o understanding_n of_o a_o man_n i_o neither_o learned_a wisdom_n nor_o have_v the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o holy_a of_o both_o these_o the_o wise_a man_n speak_v prov._n 9.10_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o begin_n 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aaron_n and_o his_o son_n must_v have_v the_o priesthood_n by_o a_o statute_n for_o ever_o etc._n etc._n see_v note_n on_o 2_o cor._n 5._o this_o be_v fulfil_v when_o we_o be_v all_o make_v priest_n unto_o god_n our_o father_n to_o offer_v up_o spiritual_a sacrifice_n unto_o god_n we_o all_o profess_v ourselves_o to_o be_v the_o people_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o who_o be_v they_o but_o a_o holy_a people_n so_o what_o we_o read_v exod._n 13.2_o that_o which_o open_v the_o womb_n be_v i_o say_v the_o lord_n there_o st._n luke_n cite_v thus_o every_o male_a that_o open_v the_o womb_n shall_v be_v call_v holy_a to_o the_o lord_n to_o be_v the_o lord_n be_v to_o be_v holy_a to_o the_o lord_n we_o be_v now_o draw_v near_o unto_o the_o holy_a table_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o holy_a thing_n yea_o to_o receive_v that_o which_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o holy_a thing_n and_o the_o holy_a one_o to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o jesus_n christ_n remember_v what_o be_v wont_a to_o be_v cry_v by_o the_o deacon_n in_o the_o primitive_a time_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d holy_a thing_n be_v prepare_v for_o holy_a man_n and_o woman_n will_v we_o be_v partaker_n of_o that_o holy_a bread_n which_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n that_o shewbread_n which_o have_v incense_v on_o it_o that_o be_v christ_n himself_o the_o bread_n of_o life_n who_o offer_v himself_o for_o we_o a_o offering_n and_o a_o sacrifice_n unto_o god_n for_o a_o sweet_a smell_a savour_n ephes_n 5.2_o remember_v i_o beseech_v you_o we_o can_v come_v to_o god_n temple_n but_o through_o his_o court_n his_o court_n be_v court_n of_o holiness_n isai_n 62.9_o we_o can_v enter_v into_o the_o temple_n but_o we_o must_v first_o come_v through_o the_o
repreh_n those_o who_o extend_v not_o their_o brotherly_a affection_n towards_o other_o we_o look_v upon_o one_o another_o for_o evil_n and_o not_o for_o good_a evil_a and_o good_a be_v mix_v in_o we_o more_o or_o less_o and_o we_o have_v such_o evil_a eye_n that_o we_o can_v see_v nothing_o in_o one_o another_o but_o evil_n and_o only_o evil_a and_o continual_o and_o so_o increase_v our_o hatred_n one_o of_o another_o which_o at_o length_n grow_v more_o incorrigible_a and_o inveterate_a than_o even_o among_o enemy_n as_o in_o eteocles_n and_o polymices_n the_o saint_n of_o god_n have_v always_o be_v otherwise_o mind_v 1_o sam._n 30.21_o 22_o 23._o the_o scripture_n call_v they_o wicked_a man_n and_o man_n of_o belial_n yet_o david_n he_o call_v the_o same_o man_n his_o brethren_n you_o shall_v not_o do_v so_o my_o brethren_n abraham_n speak_v so_o to_o the_o rich_a man_n in_o hell_n torment_n my_o son_n etc._n etc._n the_o master_n of_o the_o feast_n though_o there_o be_v one_o intrude_v without_o his_o wedding_n garment_n and_o so_o by_o the_o law_n of_o the_o house_n he_o be_v to_o be_v expel_v yet_o he_o do_v not_o rail_v upon_o he_o but_o friend_n how_o come_v thou_o in_o hither_o even_o as_o our_o lord_n speak_v to_o judas_n in_o the_o very_a act_n of_o betray_v he_o and_o our_o apostle_n desire_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v mind_v like_o to_o he_o gal._n 6.1_o brethren_n if_o any_o man_n be_v take_v in_o a_o fault_n you_o who_o be_v spiritual_a restore_v such_o a_o one_o here_o be_v much_o boast_n of_o the_o spirit_n if_o we_o have_v the_o spirit_n let_v we_o thus_o walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n repreh_n 2._o those_o who_o extend_v their_o brotherly_a affection_n unto_o other_o yet_o not_o unto_o salvation_n as_o if_o they_o envy_v they_o their_o eternal_a happiness_n make_v they_o great_a in_o this_o world_n and_o love_v they_o thereunto_o but_o love_v they_o not_o unto_o righteousness_n and_o salvation_n it_o be_v a_o error_n of_o some_o of_o the_o ancient_n and_o maintain_v by_o some_o of_o late_a time_n that_o our_o god_n love_v the_o people_n of_o the_o jew_n only_o unto_o temporal_a thing_n and_o so_o they_o expound_v deut._n 28._o levit._fw-la 26._o as_o if_o they_o have_v be_v pasti_fw-la ad_fw-la saginam_fw-la feed_v with_o the_o husk_n of_o this_o world_n only_o like_o swine_n the_o second_o relation_n be_v of_o kindred_n observe_v 1._o a_o ground_n of_o a_o twofold_a kindred_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n 1._o one_o according_a to_o the_o flesh_n 2._o another_o according_a to_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v by_o far_o the_o great_a as_o chrysostome_n testify_v yea_o our_o saviour_n matth._n 12.48_o 49_o 50._o observe_v 2._o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n where_o it_o come_v though_o it_o regulate_v and_o bound_v yet_o it_o do_v not_o extinguish_v natural_a love_n but_o nourish_v and_o cherish_v it_o yea_o it_o complain_v where_o that_o bond_n be_v break_v and_o violate_v jer._n 9.4_o jer._n 12.6_o mich._n 7.6_o obad._n vers_fw-la 10_o 11_o 12._o rom._n 1.31_o 2_o tim._n 3._o 2._o he_o wish_v himself_o a_o anathema_n from_o christ_n for_o their_o sake_n a_o wish_n be_v a_o intense_a and_o earnest_a desire_n of_o some_o thing_n either_o indeed_o or_o seem_v extreme_o good_a and_o as_o this_o object_n wish_v for_o or_o the_o manner_n of_o wish_v be_v either_o good_a or_o ill_a so_o be_v the_o wish_v according_o so_o that_o some_o wish_n be_v 1._o good_a as_o that_o of_o abraham_n gen._n 17.18_o o_o that_o ishmael_n may_v live_v in_o thy_o sight_n that_o of_o moses_n numb_a 11.29_o will_v god_n all_o the_o lord_n people_n be_v prophet_n that_o of_o jeremiah_n 9.1_o o_o that_o my_o head_n be_v water_n and_o my_o eye_n a_o fountain_n of_o tear_n that_o i_o may_v weep_v for_o the_o slay_v of_o my_o people_n that_o of_o paul_n act._n 26.29_o will_v god_n that_o not_o only_o thou_o but_o also_o all_o that_o hear_v i_o this_o day_n be_v almost_o and_o altogether_o such_o as_o i_o be_o except_o these_o bond_n and_o all_o these_o be_v such_o as_o aim_v at_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o man_n 2._o some_o wish_n be_v evil_a either_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o object_n or_o manner_n of_o wish_v or_o both_o as_o to_o wish_v a_o curse_n upon_o our_o enemy_n soul_n job_n 31.30_o 2._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o manner_n as_o that_o passionate_a one_o of_o david_n in_o regard_n of_o absolom_n will_v god_n i_o have_v die_v for_o thou_o that_o of_o the_o israelite_n numb_a 14.2.3_o that_o of_o eliah_n 1_o king_n 19.4_o it_o be_v enough_o now_o o_o lord_n take_v away_o my_o life_n for_o i_o be_o no_o better_a than_o my_o father_n distemper_v with_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n from_o jezabel_n he_o will_v needs_o die_v stultum_fw-la est_fw-la ne_fw-la moriare_fw-la mori_fw-la that_o of_o jonah_n 4.8_o he_o wish_v in_o himself_o to_o die_v and_o say_v it_o be_v better_a for_o i_o to_o die_v than_o to_o live_v 3._o in_o regard_n of_o matter_n and_o manner_n as_o that_o of_o the_o disciple_n luk._n 9.54_o 55._o the_o thing_n wish_v for_o be_v unlawful_a and_o they_o who_o wish_v it_o ignorant_a and_o revengeful_a and_o so_o unlawful_a such_o be_v that_o of_o david_n 2_o sam._n 23.15_o concern_v the_o water_n of_o bethlehem_n that_o of_o jeremiah_n 9.2_o o_o that_o i_o have_v in_o the_o wilderness_n a_o lodging_n place_n of_o wayfaring_a man_n that_o i_o may_v leave_v my_o people_n psal_n 55.6_o o_o that_o i_o have_v wing_n like_o a_o dove_n 2_o king_n 5.3_o will_v god_n my_o lord_n be_v with_o the_o prophet_n that_o be_v in_o samariah_n act._n 27.29_o they_o wish_v for_o the_o day_n we_o must_v yet_o inquire_v what_o this_o wish_n be_v in_o particular_a 1._o what_o be_v here_o mean_v by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v accurse_v from_o christ_n 2._o what_o be_v here_o mean_v by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o curse_n may_v be_v consider_v in_o itself_o or_o opposition_n to_o bliss_n and_o happiness_n the_o object_n or_o thing_n here_o wish_v be_v malum_fw-la paenale_n a_o penal_a and_o personal_a evil_n in_o order_n to_o a_o spiritual_a and_o eternal_a good_n the_o penal_a evil_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o which_o the_o jew_n call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o that_o we_o may_v the_o better_o understand_v we_o must_v know_v there_o be_v three_o kind_n of_o excommunication_n in_o the_o church_n of_o the_o jew_n 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o separation_n and_o remove_v the_o person_n so_o excommunicate_v from_o the_o society_n of_o man_n which_o continue_v thirty_o day_n if_o they_o repent_v if_o not_o sixty_o if_o not_o ninety_o day_n 2._o if_o then_o he_o repent_v not_o it_o be_v unlawful_a to_o eat_v with_o he_o 1_o cor._n 5.11_o he_o be_v thrust_v out_o of_o the_o synagogue_n with_o all_o the_o curse_n heap_v upon_o he_o which_o be_v recite_v deut._n 28._o whereby_o theâ—_n be_v separate_v from_o communion_n with_o god_n and_o his_o people_n of_o that_o the_o apostle_n speak_v gal._n 3._o the_o last_o kind_n of_o excommunication_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d whereby_o they_o leave_v a_o man_n so_o accurse_v until_o the_o come_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o judgement_n of_o which_o we_o understand_v the_o apostle_n to_o speak_v 1_o cor._n 16._o anathema_n maranatha_n 2._o if_o we_o consider_v this_o curse_n with_o opposition_n to_o bliss_n and_o happiness_n we_o may_v know_v that_o happiness_n be_v twofold_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d consist_v in_o our_o love_n to_o god_n and_o christ_n to_o our_o neighbour_n and_o enemy_n 2._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d consist_v in_o the_o fruition_n and_o joy_n and_o pleasure_n at_o god_n right_a hand_n 1._o the_o first_o of_o these_o paul_n will_v not_o part_v withal_o upon_o any_o term_n neither_o for_o man_n nor_o angel_n life_n nor_o death_n rom._n 8.38_o 39_o it_o be_v the_o latter_a paul_n will_v have_v part_v withal_o and_o sell_v for_o his_o brethren_n his_o kinsman_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n separation_n from_o god_n and_o torment_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d say_v justin_n martyr_n be_v take_v either_o 1._o in_o the_o good_a sense_n and_o so_o it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o 2._o a_o ill_a for_o that_o which_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d here_o it_o be_v take_v in_o the_o worse_a sense_n as_o it_o note_v extreme_a detestation_n execration_n and_o abomination_n and_o this_o be_v the_o imprecation_n which_o the_o apostle_n wish_v unto_o himself_o the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v diverse_o render_v optabam_fw-la or_o optarem_fw-la i_o do_v wish_v so_o vulg._n lat._n i_o can_v wish_v and_o so_o we_o turn_v
without_o a_o prey_n but_o when_o occasion_n be_v offer_v then_o then_o be_v the_o trial_n hoc_fw-la specimen_fw-la specitur_fw-la etc._n etc._n when_o a_o man_n be_v slight_v when_o he_o be_v provoke_v when_o he_o be_v injure_v be_v he_o then_o peaceable_a and_o quiet_a or_o do_v he_o then_o cast_v up_o mire_n and_o dirt_n out_o of_o the_o abundance_n of_o his_o unclean_a and_o corrupt_a heart_n sure_o belove_v he_o who_o be_v so_o unpeaceable_a so_o often_o as_o he_o have_v occasion_n and_o provocation_n to_o be_v so_o he_o be_v always_o unpeaceable_a for_o scarce_o any_o man_n be_v unpeaceable_a without_o occasion_n unless_o the_o devil_n drive_v he_o but_o this_o this_o be_v the_o honour_n of_o a_o peaceable_a man_n to_o the_o honour_n of_o the_o god_n of_o peace_n potuit_fw-la transgredi_fw-la &_o non_fw-la est_fw-la transgressus_fw-la potuit_fw-la mala_fw-la facere_fw-la &_o non_fw-la fecit_fw-la ecclus._n 31.10_o he_o may_v have_v offend_v and_o do_v not_o offend_v he_o may_v have_v do_v evil_a and_o do_v it_o not_o 1_o sam._n 24.18_o 19_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o you_o that_o that_o be_v in_o you_o ms._n as_o much_o as_o in_o you_o be_v coverdale_n quod_fw-la ex_fw-la vobis_fw-la est_fw-la that_o which_o be_v on_o your_o part_n all_o these_o phrase_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o sound_a to_o the_o same_o effect_n and_o purpose_n that_o however_o difficult_a the_o business_n be_v how_o unpeaceable_a soever_o other_o may_v be_v yet_o the_o fail_n the_o defect_n the_o fault_n the_o breach_n be_v not_o cause_v by_o we_o nor_o be_v on_o our_o part_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o you_o live_v etc._n etc._n and_o how_o much_o i_o pray_v lie_v in_o you_o i_o know_v that_o in_o i_o i._n e._n in_o my_o flesh_n dwell_v no_o good_a thing_n rom._n 7.18_o nor_o be_v we_o sufficient_a of_o ourselves_o to_o think_v any_o thing_n as_o of_o ourselves_o 2_o cor._n 3.5_o nay_o we_o be_v not_o only_o unable_a but_o dispose_v to_o unquietness_n and_o unpeaceableness_n for_o man_n according_a to_o his_o first_o birth_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o zophar_n say_v true_o job_n 11.12_o he_o be_v like_o a_o wild_a ass_n as_o the_o angel_n foretell_v that_o ishmael_n shall_v be_v gen._n 16.12_o like_o a_o wild_a ass_n among_o man_n as_o the_o chaldee_n paraphra_v there_o unpeaceable_a untractable_a unsociable_a so_o that_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o we_o by_o nature_n dispose_v we_o to_o a_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a life_n but_o much_o in_o we_o dispose_v we_o against_o it_o and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n here_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v to_o speak_v to_o believer_n and_o so_o i_o hope_v to_o we_o all_o to_o we_o who_o be_v bear_v again_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o you_o and_o that_o be_v a_o great_a deal_n as_o much_o as_o may_v be_v as_o may_v appear_v both_o by_o the_o word_n neighbour_a to_o the_o text_n etc._n etc._n if_o we_o inquire_v into_o a_o reason_n why_o as_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o we_o we_o shall_v live_v peaceable_o with_o all_o man_n it_o may_v appear_v 1._o partly_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n it_o be_v his_o command_n for_o as_o his_o will_n be_v be_v you_o holy_a be_v you_o merciful_a because_o i_o be_o merciful_a so_o be_v you_o peaceable_a because_o i_o be_o so_o 2._o the_o saint_n of_o god_n who_o grace_n he_o will_v exercise_v in_o regard_n of_o other_o they_o be_v god_n witness_n unto_o they_o the_o salt_n of_o the_o earth_n the_o light_n of_o the_o world_n mat._n 5.13_o 14._o it_o be_v the_o saint_n duty_n to_o love_v the_o lord_n their_o god_n with_o all_o their_o heart_n etc._n etc._n and_o that_o great_a wheel_n be_v turn_v about_o easy_o move_v all_o inferior_a unpeaceable_a man_n but_o whereas_o peace_n may_v be_v break_v many_o way_n but_o more_o notable_o and_o special_o two_o way_n either_o by_o suit_n at_o law_n or_o by_o war_n doubt_n may_v be_v make_v concern_v both_o as_o 1._o whether_o the_o saint_n may_v go_v to_o law_n yea_o or_o no_o 2._o whether_o they_o may_v go_v to_o war_n yea_o or_o no_o 1._o of_o the_o first_o certain_a it_o be_v that_o while_o we_o be_v in_o the_o body_n and_o have_v to_o do_v with_o bonum_fw-la commutabile_fw-la as_o they_o call_v it_o offence_n will_v come_v and_o difference_n will_v arise_v concern_v what_o be_v right_a or_o wrong_n meum_fw-la &_o tuum_fw-la i_o and_o thou_o which_o be_v wont_a to_o be_v try_v by_o law_n or_o arbitration_n and_o as_o difference_n arise_v so_o truth_n and_o equity_n hide_v themselves_o for_o answer_v therefore_o to_o this_o doubt_n whether_o the_o saint_n and_o peaceable_a one_o may_v make_v use_n of_o this_o mean_n yea_o or_o no_o we_o must_v consider_v the_o saint_n and_o peaceable_a one_o either_o 1._o as_o have_v difference_n one_o with_o other_o or_o else_o 2._o have_v difference_n with_o unpeaceable_a man_n and_o unbeliever_n 1._o as_o we_o consider_v they_o as_o have_v difference_n one_o with_o other_o there_o be_v degree_n of_o they_o whereof_o some_o such_o as_o our_o lord_n call_v son_n of_o peace_n luk._n 10.6_o i._n e._n worthy_o or_o fit_a for_o peace_n so_o è_fw-fr contra_fw-la a_o son_n of_o death_n be_v one_o worthy_a to_o die_v 2_o sam._n 12.5_o such_o as_o be_v fit_a to_o have_v the_o way_n of_o peace_n which_o god_n and_o man_n make_v know_v unto_o they_o or_o 2._o such_o as_o be_v grow_v up_o and_o be_v old_a traveller_n in_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n such_o as_o be_v fit_a to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o ambassador_n of_o peace_n and_o preach_v the_o gospel_n of_o peace_n to_o other_o the_o former_a have_v sometime_o difference_n among_o themselves_o as_o there_o be_v a_o strife_n among_o christ_n disciple_n who_o shall_v be_v account_v the_o great_a luk._n 22.24_o and_o here_o the_o more_o peaceable_a saint_n must_v be_v the_o judge_n as_o in_o the_o commonwealth_n of_o israel_n exod._n 18.21_o 22._o it_o be_v jethro_n counsel_v to_o moses_n to_o provide_v out_o of_o all_o the_o people_n able_a man_n such_o as_o fear_v god_n man_n of_o truth_n hate_v covetousness_n and_o let_v they_o judge_v the_o people_n at_o all_o season_n deut._n 1.12_o and_o true_o the_o christian_a church_n which_o be_v the_o true_a israel_n of_o god_n gal._n 6._o and_o the_o true_a commonwealth_n of_o israel_n ephes_n 2._o it_o ought_v to_o have_v as_o more_o excellent_a minister_n of_o the_o word_n 2_o cor._n 3.6_o so_o by_o analogy_n more_o excellent_a temporal_a judge_n magistrate_n and_o governor_n than_o they_o have_v under_o the_o law_n if_o any_o thing_n can_v be_v add_v unto_o that_o qualification_n which_o we_o read_v of_o exod._n 18.21_o for_o if_o severus_n the_o emperor_n so_o hate_v a_o unjust_a judge_n that_o he_o can_v not_o but_o vomit_v when_o such_o a_o one_o be_v bring_v into_o his_o presence_n how_o much_o more_o loathsome_a shall_v we_o think_v unjust_a pretend_a christian_a judge_n shall_v be_v unto_o god_n who_o be_v the_o 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cheat_v and_o cozen_v and_o lie_v thy_o profaneness_n in_o swear_v and_o curse_v thy_o pride_n and_o highmindedness_a thy_o envy_n and_o hatred_n thy_o covetousness_n thy_o wrath_n and_o impatiency_n the_o lord_n will_v discover_v these_o to_o thy_o shame_n and_o reproach_n even_o among_o thy_o enemy_n who_o will_v say_v lo_o this_o be_v he_o who_o have_v profess_v himself_o a_o worthy_a communicant_a a_o fit_a guest_n at_o the_o lord_n table_n a_o mortify_a man_n dead_a to_o his_o sin_n conformable_a to_o christ_n death_n one_o crucify_v to_o the_o world_n and_o the_o world_n to_o he_o and_o happy_a be_v thou_o if_o the_o reproach_n and_o shame_n among_o man_n can_v expiate_v thy_o hypocrisy_n do_v thou_o not_o know_v that_o it_o be_v write_v that_o he_o that_o eat_v and_o drink_v unworthy_o eat_v and_o drink_v his_o own_o damnation_n that_o he_o who_o judge_v not_o himself_o shall_v be_v
must_v not_o gross_o conceive_v any_o corporal_a or_o bodily_a participation_n of_o the_o one_o or_o the_o other_o as_o the_o jew_n do_v joh._n 6.52_o how_o can_v this_o fellow_n give_v we_o that_o flesh_n of_o he_o to_o eat_v but_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v it_o according_a to_o that_o analogy_n which_o earthly_a and_o bodily_a thing_n have_v to_o heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a edere_fw-la est_fw-la credere_fw-la to_o believe_v be_v to_o receive_v the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n thus_o we_o call_v communicate_v receive_v when_o we_o believe_v receive_v and_o partake_v of_o that_o mystical_a and_o heavenly_a food_n but_o here_o we_o must_v say_v as_o the_o deacon_n do_v sursum_fw-la corda_fw-la the_o deity_n stoop_v low_a when_o it_o condescend_v to_o our_o ordinary_a natural_a action_n we_o must_v here_o conceive_v a_o mystical_a partake_n of_o christ_n for_o the_o more_o distinct_a understanding_n of_o this_o we_o may_v consider_v the_o mystical_a eat_v the_o body_n and_o drink_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n both_o 1._o in_o similitude_n and_o 2._o dissimilitude_n unto_o the_o partake_n of_o earthly_a and_o bodily_a food_n 1._o to_o eat_v it_o be_v to_o partake_v of_o the_o nourishment_n 1_o cor._n 10.17_o 18._o as_o for_o the_o similitude_n unto_o the_o participation_n of_o bodily_a food_n the_o bread_n flesh_n or_o meat_n you_o know_v be_v first_o masticated_a or_o ground_n with_o the_o tooth_n whence_o it_o be_v convey_v into_o the_o stomach_n where_o by_o the_o heat_n partly_o of_o it_o and_o of_o the_o neighbour_n part_n it_o lose_v itself_o and_o be_v turn_v into_o chyle_n and_o thence_o after_o discretion_n or_o separation_n make_v of_o the_o good_a from_o the_o bad_a it_o be_v transmit_v into_o every_o part_n as_o every_o part_n have_v need_n 2._o as_o for_o the_o wine_n or_o whatsoever_o liquor_n else_o we_o drink_v it_o go_v down_o as_o we_o say_v without_o chew_v and_o after_o a_o like_a change_n and_o distinction_n make_v in_o 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body_n and_o receive_v a_o life_n from_o they_o yet_o christ_n the_o spiritual_a food_n be_v not_o so_o to_o be_v transform_v into_o our_o soul_n nor_o do_v he_o receive_v life_n from_o they_o but_o contrariwise_o this_o heavenly_a nourishment_n transform_v our_o soul_n and_o assimilate_v they_o unto_o itself_o as_o the_o cion_n or_o graft_n suppose_v of_o a_o apple_n or_o a_o pear_n be_v not_o change_v into_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o stock_n which_o perhaps_o be_v a_o thorn_n or_o a_o crab_n but_o it_o turn_v the_o stock_n into_o its_o own_o nature_n so_o say_v st._n james_n chap._n 1.21_o receive_v with_o meekness_n say_v he_o the_o engraft_a word_n which_o be_v able_a to_o save_v your_o soul_n to_o this_o purpose_n be_v that_o of_o the_o apostle_n by_o one_o spirit_n say_v he_o we_o be_v all_o baptize_v into_o one_o body_n etc._n etc._n and_o we_o have_v be_v all_o make_v to_o drink_v into_o one_o spirit_n 1_o cor._n 12.13_o 2._o nor_o do_v this_o nourishment_n receive_v life_n 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the_o passover_n to_z reveil_fw-fr the_o mystery_n of_o it_o unto_o their_o child_n which_o they_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d schindl_n in_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o how_o by_o eat_v this_o bread_n and_o drink_v this_o cup_n do_v we_o show_v forth_o the_o lord_n death_n the_o analogy_n seem_v to_o be_v this_o the_o bread_n we_o eat_v and_o drink_v we_o drink_v lose_v its_o own_o nature_n and_o become_v of_o the_o same_o nature_n with_o our_o body_n to_o which_o they_o be_v adjoin_v even_o so_o by_o eat_v the_o flesh_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n we_o become_v one_o with_o he_o and_o he_o one_o with_o we_o and_o be_v thus_o join_v unto_o he_o we_o become_v conformable_a unto_o his_o death_n the_o cause_n of_o this_o why_o they_o who_o eat_v the_o flesh_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n show_v forth_o the_o lord_n death_n till_o he_o come_v who_o can_v it_o be_v but_o god_n himself_o who_o as_o he_o alone_o can_v give_v the_o thing_n signify_v so_o also_o to_o he_o alone_o it_o belong_v to_o appoint_v the_o sign_n 1._o learn_v from_o hence_o who_o be_v the_o worthy_a communicant_n the_o text_n teach_v we_o who_o but_o they_o who_o show_v forth_o the_o lord_n death_n 2._o what_o the_o christian_a calling_n be_v which_o christ_n invite_v we_o unto_o what_o else_o but_o the_o imitate_v of_o his_o death_n joh._n 12_o 23_o 24._o rom._n 6.3_o phil._n 3._o 3._o the_o christian_a profession_n be_v no_o easy_a profession_n straight_o be_v the_o gate_n narrow_a be_v the_o way_n compare_v to_o the_o pang_n of_o child-bearing_a joh._n 16.21_o 4._o our_o profession_n of_o christ_n death_n it_o must_v be_v make_v know_v show_v forth_o the_o lord_n death_n the_o like_a exhortation_n you_o have_v elsewhere_o let_v your_o light_n so_o shine_v before_o man_n let_v your_o moderation_n be_v know_v unto_o all_o man_n by_o this_o shall_v all_o man_n know_v that_o you_o be_v my_o disciple_n if_o you_o love_v one_o another_o exhort_v show_v forth_o the_o lord_n death_n the_o word_n may_v be_v read_v thus_o as_o other_o we_o may_v be_v move_v thereunto_o by_o these_o argument_n 1._o argument_n it_o be_v but_o reason_n rom._n 12._o 2._o argument_n it_o be_v most_o necessary_a for_o if_o we_o suffer_v with_o he_o we_o shall_v be_v glorify_v with_o he_o 3._o argument_n it_o be_v a_o argument_n that_o we_o love_v god_n no_o great_a love_n than_o to_o die_v for_o another_o 2._o till_o he_o come_v this_o import_v continuation_n without_o interruption_n and_o extent_n until_o christ_n come_v 1._o of_o the_o first_o speak_v these_o place_n matth._n 16._o thou_o must_v take_v up_o thy_o cross_n daily_o 1_o cor._n 15.31_o dye_v daily_o proper_a te_fw-la mortificamur_fw-la toto_fw-la die_fw-la rom._n 8._o 2._o thou_o must_v always_o bear_v about_o in_o thy_o body_n the_o die_a of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n we_o who_o live_v be_v always_o deliver_v unto_o death_n for_o jesus_n sake_n 2_o cor._n 4.2_o phil._n 1.6_o gal._n 4.19_o 1_o tim._n 6.14_o 2_o pet._n 1.19_o repreh_n 1._o it_o reprove_v those_o who_o have_v quick_o do_v show_v forth_o the_o lord_n death_n they_o must_v remember_v it_o be_v the_o task_n lay_v upon_o we_o moriendo_fw-la morieris_fw-la and_o crucifixion_n be_v a_o long_a linger_a death_n far_o easy_a it_o be_v to_o die_v so_o than_o to_o die_v and_o die_v eternal_o as_o otherwise_o we_o must_v repreh_n 2._o it_o reprove_v those_o who_o will_v needs_o be_v show_v forth_o the_o virtue_n of_o he_o that_o have_v call_v they_o before_o they_o have_v show_v forth_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n note_n on_o 1_o ror._n xi_o 28._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o let_v a_o man_n examine_v himself_o and_o so_o let_v he_o eat_v
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most_o approve_v may_v prove_v to_o be_v so_o the_o metal_n leave_v be_v that_o we_o intend_v in_o our_o search_n so_o be_v that_o holy_a thing_n faith_n and_o christ_n in_o our_o heart_n 2_o cor._n 13.5_o prov._n 17.3_o and_o be_v that_o which_o we_o seek_v for_o and_o therefore_o that_o be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o remnant_n or_o thing_n leave_v as_o the_o church_n be_v rom._n 11._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d so_o that_o two_o duty_n be_v employ_v in_o one_o 1._o to_o separate_v the_o dross_n 2._o to_o approve_v the_o good_a metal_n for_o good_a both_o together_o prov._n 25.4_o 2._o motive_n 1._o from_o the_o jew_n purge_v out_o leaven_n exod._n 12._o 2._o lam._n 3.40_o god_n will_v search_v after_o we_o jer._n 17.10_o i_o the_o lord_n search_v the_o heart_n psal_n 44.21_o shall_v not_o god_n search_v it_o out_o zeph._n 1.12_o he_o will_v search_v with_o candle_n note_v whether_o can_v we_o appeal_v to_o god_n to_o search_v we_o psal_n 26.2_o and_o 139.23_o zeph._n 2.1_o 2._o confer_v note_n in_o exod._n 20._o visit_v the_o iniquity_n etc._n etc._n mean_n we_o be_v to_o search_v with_o diligence_n as_o the_o woman_n for_o her_o silver_n as_o god_n seek_v we_o as_o silver_n prov._n 2._o quasi_fw-la qui_fw-la arat_fw-la the_o word_n contain_v a_o express_a precept_n of_o examination_n before_o communication_n in_o they_o we_o have_v these_o divine_a truth_n 1._o let_v a_o man_n examine_v himself_o 2._o let_v he_o eat_v of_o that_o bread_n and_o drink_v of_o that_o cup._n 3._o let_v a_o man_n examine_v himself_o and_o so_o let_v he_o eat_v 4._o whosoever_o eat_v unworthy_o shall_v be_v guilty_a therefore_o let_v a_o man_n examine_v himself_o 1._o in_o the_o first_o we_o have_v four_o thing_n to_o be_v inquire_v into_o 1._o the_o duty_n examination_n 2._o the_o article_n or_o point_n concern_v which_o examination_n must_v be_v make_v those_o be_v understand_v 3._o the_o committee_n for_o examination_n a_o man_n 4._o the_o examinate_a the_o delinquent_n or_o party_n suspect_v of_o delinquency_n the_o very_a same_o man_n 1._o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d job_n 34.3_o the_o ear_n tri_v word_n psal_n 17.3_o thou_o have_v try_v my_o heart_n a_o metaphor_n from_o metallary_n psal_n 66.10_o thou_o have_v prove_v and_o try_v we_o as_o silver_n be_v try_v zach._n 13.9_o i_o will_v try_v they_o as_o gold_n be_v try_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d perscrutatus_fw-la est_fw-la penitius_fw-la &_o intimius_fw-la psal_n 139._o ult_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d prov._n 17.3_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o cor._n 3.13_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o pet._n 1.6_o 7._o the_o result_n then_o of_o the_o signification_n be_v this_o that_o the_o duty_n contain_v in_o the_o word_n be_v a_o thorough_a trial_n and_o impartial_a a_o close_a and_o thorough_a scrutiny_n and_o search_v and_o upon_o search_v a_o choice_n and_o approbation_n of_o what_o be_v good_a a_o judge_a and_o condemn_v of_o what_o be_v evil_a the_o same_o thing_n be_v represent_v unto_o we_o under_o other_o metaphor_n as_o 1._o sift_v once_o self_n zephan_n 1.2_o 2._o cleanse_v prov._n 30.12_o 3._o judge_v 1_o cor._n 11._o 4._o sweep_v luk._n 15._o 2._o the_o article_n touch_v which_o examination_n be_v to_o be_v have_v which_o we_o may_v reduce_v though_o many_o in_o the_o context_n to_o these_o head_n 1._o they_o concern_v either_o the_o sacrament_n itself_o or_o 2._o the_o address_n unworthy_a or_o worthy_a to_o be_v make_v hereunto_o 1._o touch_v the_o sacrament_n itself_o inquiry_n be_v to_o be_v make_v whether_o we_o have_v a_o right_a understanding_n and_o discern_v of_o these_o mystery_n 1._o who_o be_v the_o author_n who_o first_o institute_v this_o sacrament_n the_o lord_n jesus_n vers_fw-la 21._o who_o else_o have_v authority_n to_o ordain_v a_o sacrament_n who_o else_o can_v give_v the_o spiritual_a meat_n and_o spiritual_a drink_n and_o he_o the_o same_o night_n and_o punctual_o when_o he_o have_v now_o eat_v the_o typical_a passover_n and_o be_v not_o about_o to_o begin_v the_o spiritual_a in_o himself_o and_o his_o disciple_n 2._o for_o what_o end_v it_o be_v institute_v 1._o to_o remember_v the_o lord_n death_n vers_fw-la 25._o that_o 1_o cor._n 7._o and_o in_o we_o esa_fw-mi 52.5_o revel_v 13.8_o 2._o to_o show_v forth_o vers_fw-la 26._o even_o to_o manifest_v his_o like_a death_n by_o die_v daily_o unto_o sin_n 3._o touch_v the_o material_a part_n of_o the_o sacrament_n what_o element_n he_o appoint_v even_o such_o as_o of_o all_o other_o be_v of_o most_o general_a use_n among_o all_o nation_n bread_n and_o wine_n those_o which_o most_o befit_v a_o common_a salvation_n jud._n vers_fw-la 2._o and_o a_o common_a saviour_n 1_o joh._n 2.1_o 4._o touch_v the_o formal_a part_n of_o it_o which_o consist_v in_o his_o manner_n of_o consecration_n and_o the_o analogy_n between_o the_o outward_a element_n and_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n signify_v under_o they_o that_o it_o may_v be_v know_v to_o be_v a_o spiritual_a meat_n even_o the_o word_n the_o bread_n of_o life_n and_o spiritual_a drink_n even_o the_o quicken_a and_o enliven_a spirit_n 5._o the_o imposition_n upon_o his_o disciple_n in_o all_o part_n of_o time_n succeed_v that_o they_o observe_v and_o keep_v this_o service_n this_o do_v etc._n etc._n 2._o touch_v the_o unworthy_a or_o worthy_a address_n inquiry_n be_v to_o be_v make_v whether_o we_o be_v indispose_v and_o unfit_a for_o the_o participation_n of_o this_o sacrament_n and_o so_o unworthy_a guest_n by_o reason_n of_o sin_n against_o 1._o ourselves_o by_o voluptuousness_n vers_fw-la 21._o one_o be_v hungry_a another_o be_v drunken_a 2._o our_o god_n 1._o heresy_n i._n e._n self-election_n choose_v and_o prefer_v our_o own_o will_n before_o he_o vers_fw-la 19_o 2._o not_o discern_v the_o lord_n body_n 3._o our_o neighbour_n and_o brother_n by_o schism_n division_n and_o rent_n of_o the_o church_n vers_fw-la 18._o shame_v contemn_v and_o despise_v the_o poor_a brethren_n vers_fw-la 22._o these_o and_o such_o as_o these_o render_v the_o address_n unto_o the_o sacrament_n unworthy_a but_o what_o render_v a_o guest_n worthy_a examination_n be_v to_o be_v make_v 1._o whether_o we_o have_v a_o right_n discern_v of_o the_o lord_n body_n the_o lord_n have_v a_o manifold_a body_n 1._o a_o spiritual_a body_n with_o my_o dead_a body_n shall_v they_o come_v esay_n 26.19_o 2._o the_o godhead_n bodily_a col._n 2.9_o 3._o a_o mystical_a body_n so_o also_o be_v christ_n 1_o cor._n 12.12_o 4._o a_o spiritual_a flesh_n we_o be_v of_o his_o flesh_n 1_o cor._n 10.17_o that_o be_v his_o word_n verbum_fw-la dei_fw-la caro_fw-la christi_fw-la 5._o christ_n natural_a body_n on_o the_o cross_n 6._o saviour_n of_o the_o body_n eph._n 5.23_o the_o mystical_a body_n be_v in_o all_o the_o world_n and_o in_o every_o man_n whosoever_o fear_v god_n and_o work_v righteousness_n to_o discern_v this_o body_n be_v to_o have_v holy_a thought_n concern_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d answer_n to_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o sanctify_v 7._o typical_a the_o very_a sacrament_n this_o say_v he_o be_v my_o body_n there_o be_v great_a need_n to_o distinguish_v all_o these_o 2._o whether_o we_o have_v a_o true_a and_o earnest_a hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o it_o where_o there_o be_v these_o there_o be_v life_n 3._o what_o end_n or_o design_n we_o have_v of_o our_o come_n to_o the_o lord_n table_n whether_o 1._o to_o remember_v the_o lord_n death_n that_o we_o may_v imitate_v and_o follow_v it_o which_o be_v indeed_o the_o main_a end_n of_o the_o sacrament_n 2._o whether_o in_o charity_n or_o no_o he_o invite_v his_o friend_n 4._o with_o what_o love_n patience_n and_o long-suffering_a towards_o our_o brethren_n we_o come_v unto_o the_o sacrament_n 5._o how_o far_o
forth_o we_o hold_v and_o keep_v that_o spiritual_a love-feast_n which_o be_v wont_a and_o shall_v for_o ever_o be_v a_o concomitant_a unto_o this_o sacrament_n 1_o thess_n 5.11_o 3._o what_o be_v the_o committee_n of_o examination_n every_o man_n own_o self_n judge_v yourselves_o 1_o cor._n 11.31_o 32._o let_v we_o examine_v ourselves_o 2_o cor_fw-la 3.5_o let_v every_o one_o prove_v his_o own_o work_n gal._n 6.4_o 4._o who_o be_v the_o delinquent_n if_o we_o look_v for_o the_o delinquent_n he_o be_v no_o other_o than_o every_o man_n own_o self_n which_o be_v not_o to_o be_v understand_v only_o in_o regard_n of_o outward_a action_n which_o may_v be_v leave_v to_o the_o examinationn_n of_o another_o but_o the_o party_n to_o be_v examine_v be_v every_o man_n own_o self_n according_a to_o that_o especial_o in_o himself_o which_o another_o can_v examine_v so_o well_o as_o he_o himself_o can_v as_o his_o inward_a action_n the_o motion_n of_o his_o own_o heart_n and_o spirit_n so_o the_o syriack_n here_o let_v a_o man_n examine_v his_o own_o soul_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d reason_n in_o regard_n of_o 1._o the_o duty_n itself_o examination_n 2._o the_o examinate_a and_o exminer_n 1._o the_o duty_n be_v a_o reflex_n act_n which_o return_v upon_o itself_o which_o be_v proper_a only_o unto_o man_n and_o no_o other_o creature_n therefore_o let_v a_o man_n examine_v himself_o 2._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o examinate_a every_o one_o of_o we_o be_v sufficient_o delinquent_a and_o faulty_a enough_o if_o he_o will_v stand_v to_o the_o dictate_v of_o his_o own_o conscience_n 3._o and_o therefore_o who_o so_o fit_a a_o examiner_n as_o he_o who_o be_v privy_a to_o all_o the_o examinate_v delinquency_n for_o who_o know_v the_o thing_n of_o a_o man_n but_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o man_n that_o be_v in_o he_o 1_o cor._n 2.11_o object_n 1._o but_o the_o heart_n be_v deceitful_a jer._n 17._o who_o can_v know_v it_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o wicked_a man_n make_v deceitful_a by_o the_o deceiver_n that_o be_v another_o man_n heart_n because_o we_o be_v unable_a to_o judge_v of_o thing_n by_o their_o surface_n and_o know_v not_o one_o another_o heart_n and_o whereas_o the_o heart_n will_v natural_o discover_v the_o purpose_n and_o intention_n of_o it_o by_o nakedness_n and_o simplicity_n the_o art_n of_o seem_v conceal_v all_o from_o we_o 2._o but_o if_o by_o this_o every_o man_n be_v own_o heart_n be_v understand_v it_o be_v true_a that_o no_o man_n know_v his_o own_o heart_n without_o the_o light_n of_o god_n law_n and_o his_o spirit_n for_o so_o every_o man_n spirit_n in_o he_o be_v the_o candle_n of_o the_o lord_n prov._n 20.27_o which_o the_o lord_n light_n psal_n 18.28_o by_o which_o be_v discover_v unto_o he_o the_o hide_a thing_n that_o lay_v before_o in_o darkness_n observe_v 1._o no_o person_n unexamined_a be_v to_o communicate_v etc._n etc._n levit._n 21._o and_o 22._o commune_fw-la with_o your_o own_o heart_n so_o do_v they_o qui_fw-la redierunt_fw-la ad_fw-la cor_fw-la who_o return_v to_o their_o heart_n object_n 2._o but_o be_v there_o no_o cognizance_n to_o be_v have_v of_o other_o man_n sin_n if_o so_o why_o may_v not_o one_o man_n examine_v another_o i_o answer_v some_o man_n sin_n and_o misdemeanour_n be_v manifest_o know_v gal._n 5.19_o other_o there_o be_v of_o which_o there_o go_v a_o great_a and_o strong_a fame_n and_o happy_o not_o without_o vehement_a cause_n of_o suspicion_n 1_o tim._n 5.24_o 1._o the_o first_o prevent_v all_o judgement_n and_o need_v no_o examination_n 2._o the_o latter_a sort_n may_v be_v examine_v by_o other_o yet_o so_o 1._o that_o he_o who_o examine_v be_v such_o a_o spiritual_a man_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1_o cor._n 2.15_o 16._o see_v note_n in_o job_n 12.12_o yea_o 2._o though_o there_o be_v such_o a_o spiritual_a man_n who_o judge_v all_o thing_n yet_o it_o be_v extreme_a necessary_a that_o the_o examinate_v be_v also_o examiner_n himself_o observe_v 2._o no_o person_n right_o examine_v be_v to_o be_v debar_v repreh_n 1._o those_o who_o will_v come_v or_o do_v come_v without_o examination_n what_o else_o do_v they_o who_o come_v drunkard_n and_o go_v as_o they_o come_v and_o continue_v as_o they_o be_v o_o what_o be_v this_o but_o to_o make_v the_o supper_n of_o our_o lord_n convivium_fw-la cyclopicum_fw-la a_o meal_n of_o murderer_n dog_n swine_n wolf_n viper_n &_o c_o all_o come_n to_o it_o without_o any_o reverence_n intend_v to_o cover_v their_o intend_a abomination_n with_o the_o holy_a flesh_n of_o christ_n as_o if_o christ_n be_v make_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o cloak_n to_o cover_v our_o shame_n a_o servant_n of_o sin_n like_v to_o perverse_a sardanapalical_a epicurean_a swine_n but_o these_o work_n be_v manifest_a repreh_n 2._o those_o that_o discern_v this_o unworthiness_n in_o other_o whore_v steal_v drunkenness_n etc._n etc._n and_o exclude_v such_o yet_o consider_v not_o that_o they_o exclude_v themselves_o from_o the_o true_a inward_a supper_n of_o the_o lord_n rev._n 3.20_o while_o they_o live_v in_o open_a enmity_n with_o god_n spiritual_a thievery_n and_o fornication_n envy_n pride_n covetousness_n wrath_n revenge_n the_o name_n of_o christ_n be_v much_o blaspheme_v through_o these_o o_o how_o shall_v jew_n and_o turk_n and_o heathen_a become_v christian_n when_o the_o profess_v christian_n be_v more_o profane_a epicurean_a unchristian_a more_o antichristian_a than_o the_o very_a jew_n turk_n and_o heathen_a repreh_n 3._o their_o over_o curiosity_n and_o censoriousness_n which_o pry_v into_o other_o and_o neglect_v their_o own_o examination_n of_o themselves_o doubtless_o it_o be_v a_o very_a great_a fault_n among_o we_o yet_o practise_v by_o very_a many_o who_o will_v glad_o be_v pry_v and_o peep_v into_o the_o conscience_n of_o man_n yea_o judge_v they_o already_o be_v not_o these_o phrase_n hear_v among_o we_o a_o rot_a heart_a man_n etc._n etc._n why_o do_v thou_o condemn_v thy_o brother_n we_o must_v all_o stand_v before_o the_o judgement_n seat_n of_o christ_n true_o i_o know_v not_o what_o pretence_n or_o show_v of_o reason_n many_o have_v who_o yet_o will_v be_v godly_a when_o true_o these_o be_v the_o act_n wherein_o they_o perverse_o follow_v god_n and_o indeed_o follow_v the_o devil_n himself_o what_o be_v more_o peculiar_a unto_o god_n than_o revenge_n and_o know_v of_o the_o heart_n vengeance_n be_v i_o yet_o who_o take_v not_o this_o from_o god_n i_o the_o lord_n search_v the_o heart_n thou_o alone_o know_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o child_n of_o man_n 1_o king_n 8._o it_o be_v the_o devil_n part_v to_o take_v these_o from_o god_n he_o will_v dare_v to_o intrude_v into_o the_o throne_n and_o judge_v of_o his_o secret_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n thus_o he_o begin_v to_o charge_n god_n himself_o with_o lie_v we_o may_v know_v more_o by_o ourselves_o than_o all_o the_o world_n can_v paul_n the_o chief_a of_o sinner_n yet_o afterward_o have_v examine_v and_o purge_v himself_o he_o know_v nothing_o by_o himself_o we_o must_v every_o one_o give_v account_n for_o himself_o how_o much_o great_a be_v god_n than_o another_o man_n conscience_n consol_n i_o have_v examine_v myself_o and_o i_o find_v so_o many_o sin_n that_o deter_v and_o affright_v i_o god_n be_v great_a than_o thy_o conscience_n great_a in_o mercy_n and_o plenteous_a in_o love_a kindness_n 1_o joh._n 3.20_o the_o judge_n when_o he_o have_v examine_v he_o give_v a_o impartial_a sentence_n yet_o when_o he_o have_v so_o do_v the_o power_n of_o pardon_v be_v yet_o in_o the_o prince_n every_o man_n conscience_n be_v a_o impartial_a judge_n which_o condemn_v or_o acquit_v the_o examinate_a but_o god_n be_v great_a mercy_n triumph_v over_o judgement_n when_o we_o have_v judge_v ourselves_o than_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n be_v great_a the_o good_a god_n pardon_v all_o these_o 2_o chron._n 30.18_o 19_o exhort_v to_o this_o duty_n to_o prepare_v our_o account_n before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o great_a examiner_n office_n both_o concern_v 1._o sin_n commit_v and_o 2._o want_n of_o good_a disposition_n hunger_n and_o thirst_n sign_n 1._o whether_o have_v we_o examine_v ourselves_o touch_v all_o those_o object_n forenamed_a 2._o whether_o by_o a_o right_a rule_n many_o judge_n themselves_o by_o themselves_o and_o so_o be_v not_o wise_a many_o by_o the_o opinion_n of_o those_o who_o they_o prize_v ne_fw-la te_fw-la quaesiveris_fw-la extra_fw-la seek_v not_o thyself_o without_o thyself_o what_o be_v so_o true_a a_o rule_n as_o the_o canon_n of_o god_n word_n 3._o whether_o effect_n follow_v upon_o due_a examination_n repentance_n conversion_n hunger_n thirst_n 4._o whether_o do_v we_o imitate_v the_o lord_n death_n and_o burial_n 1._o his_o death_n ipsum_fw-la pro_fw-la nobis_fw-la esse_fw-la passum_fw-la that_o he_o die_v for_o we_o nos_fw-la cum_fw-la ipso_fw-la debere_fw-la compati_fw-la
vers_n 30._o the_o practice_n of_o the_o apostle_n expose_v themselves_o so_o to_o daily_a to_o hourly_a peril_n in_o hope_n of_o the_o resurrection_n 2._o the_o proper_a testimony_n take_v from_o his_o own_o practice_n and_o that_o confirm_v by_o his_o oath_n verse_n 31._o 1._o the_o apostle_n and_o with_o he_o all_o believer_n die_v daily_o 2._o the_o apostle_n have_v rejoice_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n 3._o the_o apostle_n swear_v by_o that_o rejoice_v which_o he_o have_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n he_o die_v daily_o 1._o the_o death_n which_o the_o apostle_n profess_v daily_o to_o die_v may_v be_v understand_v either_o 1._o of_o those_o outward_a peril_n and_o danger_n of_o a_o bodily_a death_n whereunto_o he_o daily_o expose_v himself_o by_o preach_v the_o gospel_n 2._o or_o it_o may_v be_v understand_v of_o the_o daily_a mortification_n of_o sin_n in_o hope_n of_o the_o resurrection_n and_o life_n reason_n see_v note_n on_o rom._n 6.8_o observe_v 1._o the_o true_a christian_a life_n however_o easy_a in_o profession_n be_v most_o difficult_a in_o practice_n 2._o the_o apostle_n have_v rejoice_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n quaere_fw-la 1._o what_o be_v mean_v by_o rejoice_v 2._o how_o in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o we_o turn_v rejoice_v may_v as_o well_o be_v turn_v glory_v this_o rejoice_v or_o glory_v be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n the_o author_n of_o that_o glory_v and_o rejoice_v reason_n this_o glory_v and_o rejoice_v proceed_v from_o the_o pattern_n of_o christ_n suffering_n and_o our_o conformity_n thereunto_o heb._n 12.2_o who_o for_o the_o joy_n that_o be_v set_v before_o he_o endure_v the_o cross_n etc._n etc._n observe_v 1._o note_v here_o that_o all_o the_o affliction_n both_o outward_a and_o inward_a which_o befall_z we_o in_o our_o way_n and_o course_n of_o mortification_n they_o be_v counterpoise_v and_o balance_v by_o joy_n rejoice_v and_o glory_n 2_o cor._n 6.10_o and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n propound_v all_o his_o suffering_n as_o the_o object_n and_o matter_n of_o glory_n 2_o cor._n 11.18_o observe_v 2._o the_o true_a solid_a and_o durable_a rejoice_v and_o glory_n be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n luk._n 2.10_o i_o bring_v you_o tiding_n of_o great_a joy_n that_o shall_v be_v to_o all_o people_n yea_o the_o joy_n over-passeth_a over-weigheth_a all_o the_o pressure_n my_o brethren_n count_v it_o all_o joy_n when_o you_o fall_v into_o manifold_a temptation_n jam._n 1.2_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n always_o and_o again_o i_o say_v rejoice_v insomuch_o as_o the_o sorrow_n be_v only_o express_v with_o a_o quasi_fw-la as_o it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o sad_a or_o sorrow_v but_o always_o rejoice_v 2_o cor._n 6.10_o in_o thy_o presence_n be_v the_o fullness_n of_o joy_n axiom_n 3._o the_o apostle_n swear_v by_o that_o rejoice_v which_o he_o have_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n that_o he_o die_v daily_o the_o word_n be_v diverse_o read_v and_o that_o in_o ancient_a copy_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o your_o rejoice_v or_o glory_v and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o our_o rejoice_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v a_o particle_n that_o signify_v protest_v or_o swear_v though_o there_o be_v a_o difference_n between_o they_o yet_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v both_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v render_v here_o as_o in_o some_o other_o english_a translation_n i_o protest_v and_o in_o the_o syriack_n i_o swear_v reason_n 1._o the_o matter_n be_v of_o great_a moment_n mortification_n of_o sin_n and_o that_o daily_a reason_n 2._o that_o he_o may_v persuade_v they_o to_o a_o imitation_n of_o himself_o in_o this_o duty_n of_o so_o great_a moment_n doubt_n what_o need_n have_v the_o apostle_n to_o swear_v this_o the_o corinthian_n to_o who_o he_o write_v and_o all_o the_o church_n whereof_o he_o have_v a_o care_n 2_o cor._n 11._o they_o all_o know_v the_o peril_n and_o hazard_n whereunto_o he_o be_v expose_v they_o all_o know_v he_o go_v in_o danger_n of_o his_o life_n and_o if_o so_o he_o do_v and_o they_o know_v it_o what_o need_v he_o swear_v it_o be_v this_o oath_n take_v in_o judgement_n belove_a i_o fear_v we_o be_v dull_a in_o hear_v and_o true_a understanding_n what_o the_o apostle_n have_v write_v we_o be_v it_o be_v too_o evident_a outward_o mind_v have_v st._n paul_n here_o understand_v a_o natural_a and_o bodily_a death_n the_o objection_n i_o have_v make_v will_v stand_v firm_a for_o his_o outward_a peril_n be_v so_o well_o know_v that_o there_o be_v no_o need_n of_o a_o oath_n to_o confirm_v they_o but_o that_o daily_o die_v to_o sin_n that_o daily_o cease_v from_o his_o own_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n that_o he_o may_v be_v wise_a with_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n that_o daily_o mortify_v his_o earthly_a member_n fornication_n uncleanness_n inordinate_a affection_n evil_a concupiscence_n and_o covetousness_n which_o be_v idolatry_n who_o know_v this_o but_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o own_o spirit_n who_o but_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o own_o spirit_n know_v that_o inward_a sympathy_n with_o the_o corinthian_n and_o with_o all_o the_o church_n whereof_o he_o speak_v 2_o cor._n 11.29_o and_o therefore_o if_o i_o must_v glory_v say_v he_o i_o will_v glory_v in_o my_o infirmity_n vers_fw-la 30_o 31._o the_o god_n and_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n know_v that_o i_o lie_v not_o etc._n etc._n observe_v hence_o it_o appear_v lawful_a to_o protest_v by_o heaven_n and_o earth_n as_o the_o prophet_n have_v do_v by_o the_o holy_a angel_n as_o the_o apostle_n give_v example_n 1_o tim._n 5.21_o yea_o it_o be_v lawful_a to_o swear_v when_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n require_v it_o or_o our_o neighbour_n salvation_n so_o the_o oath_n have_v the_o three_o comites_fw-la juramenti_fw-la as_o they_o be_v call_v jer._n for_o so_o we_o have_v warrant_n deut._n 6.13_o and_o 10.20_o and_o the_o apostle_n example_n 2_o cor._n 1.23_o phil._n 1.8_o but_o our_o lord_n say_v swear_v not_o at_o all_o matth._n 5.34_o he_o there_o forbid_v oath_n by_o the_o creature_n usual_a then_o among_o the_o jew_n but_o it_o be_v evident_a by_o the_o follow_a word_n that_o the_o lord_n prohibit_v the_o frequent_a use_n of_o all_o oath_n in_o our_o ordinary_a discourse_n among_o man_n where_o there_o be_v no_o necessity_n of_o swear_v and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n add_v let_v your_o communication_n be_v yea_o yea_o and_o nay_o nay_o true_a some_o will_v say_v but_o whatsoever_o be_v more_o than_o this_o be_v evil_n that_o be_v a_o weak_a yea_o a_o false_a collection_n from_o our_o lord_n word_n he_o say_v not_o that_o it_o be_v evil_a but_o it_o come_v of_o the_o evil_a one_o the_o apostle_n protest_v or_o swear_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o your_o rejoice_v or_o our_o rejoice_v which_o i_o have_v in_o christ_n 1._o if_o we_o read_v the_o former_a the_o apostle_n rejoice_v either_o 1._o in_o that_o proficiency_n or_o 2._o in_o the_o joy_n and_o glory_n which_o he_o hope_v for_o in_o they_o 2._o if_o we_o read_v the_o latter_a the_o apostle_n protest_v or_o swear_v by_o that_o glory_n which_o he_o have_v of_o their_o conversion_n by_o he_o and_o indeed_o the_o readins_n be_v both_o ancient_n and_o there_o be_v much_o to_o be_v say_v for_o both_o and_o therefore_o the_o v._o l._n sylli_n tremel_n diodati_n the_o spanish_a translation_n follow_v the_o former_a luther_n castellio_n vatablus_n piscator_fw-la and_o french_a bible_n all_o our_o english_a translation_n which_o i_o have_v see_v follow_v the_o latter_a except_o our_o last_o translation_n which_o put_v also_o the_o latter_a in_o the_o margin_n whence_o we_o may_v gather_v thus_o much_o that_o the_o people_n of_o god_n have_v common_a joy_n and_o sorrow_n one_o with_o other_o thus_o the_o apostle_n profess_v that_o the_o thessalonian_o joy_n be_v he_o 1_o thess_n 2.19_o 20._o and_o the_o same_o apostle_n tell_v the_o corinthian_n that_o his_o joy_n be_v the_o joy_n of_o they_o all_o 2_o cor._n 2.3_o thus_o also_o their_o sorrow_n be_v common_a as_o instrument_n of_o music_n tune_v to_o the_o same_o height_n mutual_o affect_v each_o other_o luk._n 1._o st._n paul_n die_v daily_o and_o rejoice_v daily_o he_o rejoice_v and_o invite_v we_o to_o rejoice_v always_o phil._n 4.4_o there_o be_v no_o dolour_n no_o sorrow_n in_o this_o death_n nor_o ought_v our_o sorrow_n to_o exceed_v in_o regard_n of_o the_o natural_a death_n hezekiah_n weep_v sore_o not_o that_o he_o fear_v to_o die_v but_o he_o have_v not_o yet_o a_o son_n that_o the_o promise_v make_v to_o david_n may_v be_v continue_v unto_o they_o so_o great_a mourning_n be_v for_o jephtaes_n daughter_n note_n and_o observation_n upon_o two_o corinthian_n v._n
there_o be_v which_o have_v nothing_o to_o show_v for_o themselves_o but_o age_n because_o they_o have_v be_v so_o time_n out_o of_o mind_n but_o those_o who_o retain_v these_o old_a custom_n consider_v not_o that_o christ_n have_v redeem_v we_o from_o our_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d our_o vain_a conversation_n receive_v by_o tradition_n from_o our_o father_n 1_o pet._n 1.18_o but_o much_o more_o be_v they_o to_o blame_v who_o have_v no_o other_o warrant_n for_o their_o religion_n than_o these_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d tradition_n from_o their_o father_n who_o take_v their_o faith_n upon_o trust_n their_o father_n do_v so_o before_o they_o they_o worship_v image_n therefore_o so_o will_v they_o do_v we_o condemn_v the_o papist_n for_o this_o and_o very_o just_o too_o yet_o let_v we_o examine_v our_o own_o heart_n whether_o many_o of_o we_o have_v any_o more_o solid_a foundation_n for_o our_o religion_n than_o our_o education_n and_o our_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o in_o regard_n of_o old_a ill_a principle_n and_o custom_n the_o scripure_a speak_v otherwise_o ezech._n 20.18_o 19_o 20._o walk_v you_o not_o in_o the_o statute_n of_o your_o father_n neither_o observe_v their_o judgement_n zach._n 1.4_o 5._o be_v you_o not_o as_o your_o father_n your_o father_n where_o be_v they_o but_o to_o come_v to_o a_o use_n of_o consolation_n alas_o may_v some_o man_n say_v i_o desire_v to_o put_v off_o the_o old_a man_n but_o he_o lie_v heavy_a upon_o i_o a_o weight_n that_o press_v down_o sin_n that_o easy_o beset_v i_o a_o burden_n too_o heavy_a for_o i_o to_o bear_v alas_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n alas_o poor_a soul_n who_o shall_v deliver_v thou_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n so_o it_o be_v in_o the_o vulgar_a latin_a rom._n 7._o ult_n but_o i_o have_v lie_v long_o under_o this_o burden_n pray_v long_o and_o often_o to_o be_v ease_v of_o it_o alas_o poor_a soul_n it_o seem_v thou_o have_v be_v accustom_v to_o it_o and_o then_o indeed_o it_o be_v a_o burden_n very_o troublesome_a and_o a_o weight_n very_o hardly_o cast_v off_o mark_v 9.14_o 29._o but_o comfort_n thyself_o it_o be_v but_o the_o old_a thing_n whereunto_o we_o be_v accustom_v and_o they_o do_v not_o sudden_o pass_v away_o the_o old_a man_n die_v not_o a_o sudden_a death_n he_o must_v be_v crucify_v and_o that_o be_v a_o linger_a death_n but_o if_o thou_o die_v daily_o if_o thou_o bear_v about_o in_o thy_o body_n the_o die_a of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n the_o old_a man_n will_v pine_v away_o and_o die_v heb._n 8.13_o and_o the_o life_n of_o jesus_n will_v appear_v in_o thy_o mortal_a flesh_n but_o i_o have_v endeavour_v long_o to_o mortify_v they_o and_o they_o seem_v old_a and_o pass_v away_o yet_o indeed_o they_o be_v still_o in_o i_o like_o the_o gibeonite_n that_o pretend_v they_o come_v from_o far_o show_v all_o they_o have_v old_a and_o vanish_v away_o deal_v with_o these_o as_o josuah_n do_v with_o gibeonite_n make_v they_o servant_n to_o draw_v water_n make_v they_o serviceable_a to_o draw_v tear_n of_o contrition_n from_o thou_o yet_o so_o that_o the_o servant_n abide_v not_o always_o in_o the_o house_n for_o sure_o iniquity_n shall_v have_v a_o end_n and_o thy_o expectation_n shall_v not_o fail_v i_o shall_v conclude_v all_o with_o a_o brief_a exhortation_n that_o we_o shall_v let_v these_o old_a thing_n pass_v way_n the_o motive_n may_v be_v very_o many_o i_o shall_v name_v but_o a_o few_o of_o many_o there_o be_v three_o thing_n which_o general_o move_v all_o man_n to_o embrace_v and_o love_n what_o they_o do_v love_n either_o the_o honestum_fw-la or_o the_o utile_a or_o the_o jucundum_fw-la these_o old_a thing_n have_v not_o one_o of_o these_o three_o condition_n in_o they_o for_o 1._o what_o beauty_n or_o comeliness_n be_v there_o in_o a_o old_a garment_n yet_o such_o be_v these_o old_a thing_n ephes_n 4._o nay_o what_o dishonour_n be_v it_o unto_o the_o master_n who_o we_o will_v be_v think_v to_o serve_v be_v this_o old_a rot_a moth-eaten_a garment_n his_o livery_n no_o his_o livery_n be_v charity_n servant_n be_v know_v by_o their_o livery_n to_o what_o master_n they_o belong_v by_o this_o shall_v all_o man_n know_v that_o you_o be_v my_o disciple_n if_o you_o love_v one_o another_o joh._n 13._o love_n be_v a_o large_a garment_n it_o cover_v a_o multitude_n of_o sin_n it_o be_v a_o upper_a garment_n above_o all_o these_o thing_n put_v on_o love_n col._n 3._o the_o old_a hatred_n be_v the_o philistine_n garment_n ezech._n 25.15_o there_o be_v no_o comeliness_n no_o beauty_n no_o honour_n unto_o god_n in_o these_o old_a thing_n 2._o no_o nor_o profit_n unto_o man_n that_o old_a serpent_n have_v his_o name_n belial_n from_o unprofitableness_n these_o old_a thing_n be_v unprofitable_a and_o vain_a and_o be_v it_o grant_v that_o some_o profit_n be_v in_o they_o yet_o they_o will_v not_o profit_v in_o the_o latter_a end_n the_o apostle_n dare_v appeal_v to_o any_o that_o have_v make_v trial_n of_o they_o what_o profit_n have_v you_o etc._n etc._n 3._o no_o nor_o be_v there_o pleasure_n in_o they_o or_o if_o there_o be_v it_o be_v exceed_o short_a it_o be_v moses_n consideration_n the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n for_o a_o season_n heb._n 11._o and_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v short_a for_o the_o world_n itself_o pass_v away_o and_o therefore_o must_v all_o the_o pleasure_n and_o lust_n of_o it_o but_o be_v it_o grant_v that_o the_o world_n shall_v continue_v if_o our_o life_n continue_v not_o with_o it_o to_o what_o purpose_n be_v the_o world_n with_o all_o the_o lust_n of_o it_o unto_o we_o as_o he_o say_v in_o the_o emblem_n when_o he_o be_v now_o drown_v after_o a_o storm_n when_o the_o sun_n shine_v quid_fw-la tu_fw-la si_fw-la peream_fw-la what_o good_a do_v thou_o to_o i_o if_o i_o must_v perish_v and_o what_o do_v all_o the_o sunshine_n of_o the_o world_n profit_v we_o if_o we_o have_v not_o life_n to_o enjoy_v it_o and_o what_o be_v your_o life_n what_o be_v that_o foundation_n upon_o which_o all_o that_o structure_n of_o honour_n pleasure_n and_o profit_n and_o hope_n of_o all_o these_o be_v rear_v what_o be_v that_o upon_o which_o we_o build_v all_o our_o negotiation_n all_o our_o trade_n all_o our_o barter_n all_o our_o buy_n and_o sell_v all_o our_o cark_n and_o care_v all_o our_o provision_n for_o our_o child_n child_n to_o the_o three_o and_o four_o generation_n be_v it_o not_o our_o life_n go_v too_o now_o you_o that_o say_v to_o day_n or_o to_o moroow_v we_o will_v go_v into_o such_o a_o city_n and_o continue_v there_o a_o year_n and_o buy_v and_o sell_v and_o get_v gain_v whereas_o you_o know_v not_o what_o shall_v be_v on_o the_o morrow_n for_o what_o be_v your_o life_n it_o be_v a_o vapour_n or_o the_o breathe_n of_o a_o man_n so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o syriack_n word_n there_o signify_v and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o which_o man_n life_n be_v compare_v psal_n 144._o a_o emptiness_n a_o vanity_n a_o nothing_o at_o all_o such_o a_o vapour_n such_o a_o breath_n such_o a_o nothing_o be_v our_o life_n and_o that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d it_o appear_v it_o do_v but_o appear_v it_o be_v not_o say_v to_o be_v and_o how_o long_o appear_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d very_o little_a while_n and_o then_o it_o vanish_v away_o as_o if_o it_o do_v but_o appear_v that_o it_o may_v disappear_v that_o it_o may_v vanish_v away_o a_o goodly_a thing_n to_o swear_v by_o as_o some_o use_n to_o do_v as_o i_o live_v which_o be_v proper_o the_o oath_n of_o god_n now_o if_o our_o natural_a life_n be_v such_o a_o vapour_n such_o a_o breath_n such_o a_o emptiness_n such_o a_o nothing_o upon_o which_o depend_v the_o whole_a fruition_n of_o all_o our_o lust_n of_o all_o moral_a old_a thing_n let_v we_o give_v they_o fair_a passage_n let_v they_o pass_v away_o from_o we_o lest_o we_o pass_v away_o from_o they_o more_o note_n on_o two_o corinth_n v._o 17._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d therefore_o if_o a_o man_n be_v in_o christ_n he_o be_v a_o new_a creature_n these_o word_n according_a to_o their_o divers_a read_n in_o the_o text_n and_o margin_n may_v be_v diverse_o consider_v 1._o as_o a_o doctrine_n as_o here_o be_v express_v in_o the_o text._n 2._o as_o a_o use_n as_o in_o the_o margin_n whosoever_o be_v in_o christ_n let_v he_o be_v a_o new_a creature_n 1._o he_o be_v a_o creature_n a_o creature_n be_v so_o call_v from_o the_o reference_n it_o have_v to_o god_n the_o creator_n which_o be_v either_o 1._o large_o or_o 2._o strict_o take_v 1._o large_o so_o the_o world_n the_o heaven_n and_o the_o
dovelike_a innocency_n and_o simplicity_n of_o the_o new_a creature_n to_o the_o craftiness_n and_o wiliness_n of_o the_o old_a serpent_n st._n paul_n be_v afraid_a lest_o the_o corinthian_n shall_v be_v so_o deceive_v 2_o cor._n 11._o a_o dangerous_a deceit_n for_o they_o who_o so_o prostitute_v the_o simplicity_n of_o the_o new_a creature_n in_o themselves_o use_v their_o subtlety_n to_o go_v beyond_o defraud_n and_o overreach_v other_o and_o god_n be_v the_o avenger_n of_o all_o such_o 1_o thess_n 4.6_o 2._o other_o there_o be_v who_o prostitute_v the_o sobriety_n of_o the_o new_a creature_n unto_o brutish_a sensuality_n as_o the_o beastly_a drunkard_n these_o yield_v the_o rule_n of_o themselves_o to_o the_o filthy_a swine_n 3._o other_o yield_v the_o chastity_n of_o the_o new_a creature_n to_o uncleanness_n and_o suffer_v themselves_o to_o be_v govern_v by_o the_o lascivious_a incontinent_a goat_n 4._o other_o betray_v the_o temperance_n of_o the_o new_a creature_n to_o the_o 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good_a etc._n etc._n we_o do_v not_o exhort_v man_n to_o fly_v or_o to_o work_v miracle_n because_o these_o be_v beyond_o our_o power_n and_o be_v it_o not_o alike_o beyond_o man_n power_n to_o be_v a_o new_a creature_n how_o then_o can_v we_o exhort_v man_n to_o be_v new_a creature_n i_o answer_v the_o scripture_n exhort_v we_o often_o to_o those_o duty_n which_o we_o of_o ourselves_o have_v not_o any_o ability_n to_o perform_v god_n himself_o command_v and_o exhort_v we_o together_o with_o the_o command_n give_v a_o power_n to_o obey_v whence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o same_o act_n be_v attribute_v unto_o god_n and_o man._n thus_o faith_n be_v god_n gift_n yet_o we_o be_v exhort_v to_o believe_v repentance_n be_v god_n gift_n yet_o we_o be_v exhort_v to_o repent_v repent_v and_o believe_v the_o gospel_n god_n turn_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n yet_o he_o exhort_v we_o to_o turn_v from_o they_o god_n give_v we_o a_o heart_n to_o walk_v in_o his_o statute_n and_o keep_v his_o ordinance_n 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his_o command_n he_o give_v we_o a_o power_n to_o do_v they_o and_o require_v we_o to_o comply_v with_o that_o power_n we_o say_v the_o apostle_n as_o worker_n together_o with_o he_o beseech_v you_o that_o you_o receive_v not_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o vain_a 2_o cor._n 6.1_o 1_o cor._n 15.10_o and_o look_v diligent_o lest_o any_o man_n fail_v of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n heb._n 12.15_o thus_o in_o case_n of_o the_o present_a duty_n god_n command_v ezech._n 18.30_o make_v you_o a_o new_a heart_n and_o a_o new_a spirit_n what_o be_v that_o but_o the_o new_a creature_n and_o add_v a_o forcible_a motive_n as_o strong_a as_o death_n why_o will_v you_o die_v o_o house_n of_o israel_n yet_o the_o same_o prophet_n chap._n 36.26_o i_o will_v give_v you_o say_v he_o a_o new_a heart_n and_o a_o new_a spirit_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o you_o i_o will_v take_v away_o the_o stony_a heart_n out_o of_o your_o flesh_n and_o i_o will_v give_v you_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n what_o be_v that_o but_o to_o become_v new_a creature_n the_o lord_n say_v a_o new_a heart_n and_o a_o new_a spirit_n will_v i_o create_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o you_o etc._n etc._n i._n e._n i_o will_v make_v you_o new_a creature_n 2._o but_o if_o god_n make_v we_o new_a creature_n and_o indeed_o he_o alone_o can_v make_v we_o what_o need_v we_o busy_a ourselves_o we_o ought_v rather_o to_o let_v god_n almighty_a alone_a with_o his_o own_o work_n it_o be_v a_o know_a speech_n qui_fw-la fecit_fw-la te_fw-la sine_fw-la te_fw-la non_fw-la salvabit_fw-la te_fw-la sine_fw-la te_fw-la he_o that_o make_v thou_o without_o thy_o help_n will_v not_o new-make_a thou_o or_o make_v thou_o a_o new_a creature_n without_o thy_o own_o endeavour_n and_o though_o god_n be_v the_o worker_n yet_o must_v we_o be_v worker_n together_o with_o god_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v i_o will_v instruct_v thou_o say_v the_o lord_n to_o the_o new_a creature_n psal_n 32.8_o and_o teach_v thou_o the_o way_n that_o thou_o shall_v go_v and_o i_o will_v guide_v thou_o with_o my_o eye_n he_o speak_v to_o the_o man_n his_o best_a creature_n not_o to_o the_o beast_n no_o it_o present_o follow_v in_o the_o next_o verse_n be_v not_o like_o the_o horse_n and_o mule_n which_o have_v no_o understanding_n who_o mouth_n must_v be_v hold_v with_o bit_n and_o bridle_n lest_o they_o fall_v upon_o thou_o nay_o beloved_n to_o satisfy_v this_o doubt_n more_o full_o and_o to_o prove_v it_o undeniable_o that_o god_n require_v our_o utmost_a endeavour_n towards_o this_o new_a creature_n i_o pray_v you_o compare_v gal._n 6.15_o with_o 1_o cor._n 7.9_o that_o which_o in_o the_o forementioned_a place_n be_v a_o new_a creature_n in_o the_o other_o be_v the_o keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n but_o can_v we_o then_o keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n yes_o by_o faith_n and_o love_n and_o therefore_o i_o pray_v thou_o add_v to_o the_o two_o former_a place_n gal._n 5.6_o where_o the_o new_a creature_n be_v faith_n that_o work_v by_o love_n 3._o but_o if_o he_o who_o be_v in_o christ_n be_v a_o new_a creature_n already_o what_o need_v exhortation_n to_o be_v so_o i_o answer_v he_o be_v a_o new_a creature_n either_o by_o profession_n only_o or_o real_o and_o true_a 1._o if_o by_o profession_n there_o be_v great_a need_n of_o exhortation_n that_o he_o be_v real_o that_o which_o he_o profess_v himself_o to_o be_v rom._n 6.1_o 2_o 3._o gal._n 5.24_o confer_v rom._n 6.6_o 2._o if_o real_o he_o be_v a_o new_a creature_n that_o he_o continue_v so_o to_o be_v and_o that_o he_o make_v progress_n and_o go_v on_o according_a to_o the_o degree_n of_o it_o the_o new_a creature_n god_n building_n want_v hew_v etc._n etc._n god_n vineyard_n prune_v etc._n etc._n the_o first_o creation_n be_v they_o
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be_v define_v by_o the_o apostle_n hebr._n 11.1_o faith_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o substance_n or_o as_o it_o be_v better_a in_o the_o margin_n the_o confidence_n of_o thing_n hope_v for_o for_o so_o the_o lxx_o by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v the_o application_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o heart_n unto_o some_o person_n or_o thing_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o some_o thing_n and_o thus_o faith_n be_v here_o to_o be_v understand_v for_o confidence_n which_o be_v the_o apply_v of_o the_o mind_n and_o heart_n unto_o the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o the_o man_n life_n and_o resurrection_n belief_n and_o hope_n or_o confidence_n in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n reason_n man_n by_o his_o fall_n be_v so_o deep_o plunge_v and_o sink_v into_o sin_n that_o not_o only_o he_o can_v rise_v alone_o but_o stand_v in_o need_n also_o of_o the_o whole_a trinity_n to_o raise_v he_o observe_v 1._o the_o condition_n of_o unregenerate_a man_n they_o be_v dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n ephes_n 2.4_o without_o god_n in_o the_o world_n so_o many_o several_a sin_n so_o many_o several_a death_n idol_n worshipper_n be_v dead_a hos_fw-la 13.1_o general_o sinful_a man_n be_v dead_a while_o they_o live_v good_a god_n what_o a_o world_n there_o be_v of_o dead_a man_n eat_v and_o drink_v and_o buy_v and_o sell_v and_o marry_v and_o give_v in_o marriage_n yea_o preach_v and_o hear_v yea_o administer_a and_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n paul_n think_v he_o may_v preach_v to_o other_o yet_o himself_o become_v a_o castaway_n and_o they_o who_o eat_v and_o drink_v at_o christ_n table_n be_v shut_v out_o of_o his_o kingdom_n as_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n i_o know_v well_o how_o we_o be_v wont_v to_o excuse_v ourselves_o and_o one_o another_o blessed_n be_v the_o man_n who_o transgression_n be_v forgive_v and_o who_o sin_n be_v cover_v blessed_n be_v the_o man_n to_o who_o the_o lord_n impute_v not_o iniquity_n and_o we_o believe_v that_o we_o be_v those_o man_n who_o sin_n be_v cover_v and_o therefore_o we_o be_v bless_v will_v god_n we_o be_v but_o how_o go_v the_o prophet_n on_o vers_fw-la 2._o and_o in_o who_o spirit_n there_o be_v no_o guile_n be_v there_o no_o guile_n in_o thy_o spirit_n the_o lord_n love_v truth_n in_o the_o inward_a part_n psal_n 50._o wo_n unto_o you_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n hypocrite_n you_o appear_v outward_o righteous_a unto_o man_n but_o within_o you_o be_v full_a of_o hypocrisy_n and_o iniquity_n matth._n 23.27_o 28._o he_o who_o denounce_v a_o woe_n and_o a_o curse_n to_o those_o who_o be_v inward_o full_a of_o hypocrisy_n and_o iniquity_n he_o be_v no_o respecter_n of_o person_n will_v he_o pronounce_v a_o blessing_n upon_o we_o if_o their_o be_v guile_n in_o our_o spirit_n o_o beloved_n let_v we_o not_o flatter_v ourselves_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o we_o continue_v in_o any_o sin_n we_o be_v dead_a from_o christ_n our_o life_n dead_a from_o the_o 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beloved_n such_o a_o faith_n christ_n when_o he_o come_v shall_v not_o find_v upon_o the_o earth_n luk._n 18.7_o 8._o thou_o will_v say_v christ_n die_v for_o thy_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o for_o thy_o justification_n it_o be_v true_a he_o do_v so_o but_o do_v he_o die_v for_o thy_o sin_n that_o thou_o may_v still_o live_v in_o sin_n do_v he_o rise_v for_o thy_o justification_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v still_o in_o sin_n and_o unrighteousness_n thou_o will_v say_v christ_n die_v for_o thou_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o thou_o and_o the_o life_n that_o thou_o live_v in_o the_o flesh_n thou_o live_v by_o faith_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o die_v for_o thou_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o thou_o gal._n 2.20_o thou_o believe_v
be_v spend_v on_o this_o argument_n i_o shall_v therefore_o spend_v no_o more_o time_n in_o the_o proof_n of_o this_o point_n only_o i_o shall_v show_v the_o reason_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n and_o then_o make_v application_n of_o it_o unto_o ourselves_o the_o reason_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n be_v considerable_a in_o regard_n of_o 1._o god_n who_o raise_v the_o dead_a 2._o christ_n who_o be_v rise_v from_o the_o dead_a 3._o god_n people_n christian_a man_n and_o woman_n who_o must_v be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a 1._o all_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d mercy_n and_o truth_n which_o meet_v we_o very_o oft_o together_o in_o scripture_n and_o god_n have_v engage_v they_o both_o for_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n 1._o he_o engage_v his_o mercy_n when_o out_o of_o mere_a grace_n and_o favour_n to_o we_o he_o raise_v up_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n as_o st._n peter_n bless_v god_n for_o it_o 1_o pet._n 1.3_o bless_a be_v the_o god_n and_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o according_a to_o his_o abundant_a mercy_n have_v beget_v we_o again_o unto_o a_o lively_a hope_n by_o the_o resurrection_n of_o jesus_n christ_n from_o the_o dead_a 2._o he_o engage_v his_o truth_n psal_n 16._o thou_o will_v not_o leave_v my_o soul_n in_o hell_n neither_o will_v thou_o suffer_v thy_o holy_a one_o to_o see_v corruption_n this_o st._n peter_n interpret_v of_o our_o saviour_n act._n 2.30_o 31_o 32._o and_o averr_v it_o to_o be_v fulfil_v in_o he_o 3._o he_o free_v both_o his_o engagement_n at_o once_o act._n 13.34_o as_o concern_v that_o he_o raise_v he_o from_o the_o dead_a now_o no_o more_o to_o return_v unto_o corruption_n he_o say_v on_o this_o wise_a i_o will_v give_v you_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o sure_a mercy_n of_o david_n 2._o in_o regard_n of_o christ_n his_o person_n and_o office_n 1._o such_o be_v the_o dignity_n of_o his_o person_n so_o great_a be_v his_o power_n that_o it_o be_v impossible_a he_o shall_v be_v detain_v by_o death_n act._n 2.24_o god_n have_v raise_v up_o jesus_n have_v loose_v the_o pain_n or_o as_o the_o syriack_n word_n signify_v the_o cord_n of_o death_n which_o be_v more_o proper_o loose_v than_o pain_n because_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o he_o shall_v be_v hold_v of_o it_o and_o therefore_o he_o loose_v his_o band_n as_o easy_o as_o samson_n his_o type_n break_v his_o cord_n destroy_v this_o temple_n say_v he_o and_o in_o three_o day_n i_o will_v raise_v it_o up_o and_o i_o have_v power_n to_o lay_v down_o my_o life_n and_o i_o have_v power_n to_o take_v it_o up_o again_o 2._o in_o regard_n of_o his_o office_n of_o eternal_a king_n and_o priest_n mediator_n and_o intercessor_n of_o his_o church_n none_o of_o which_o can_v have_v be_v perform_v by_o he_o have_v he_o be_v still_o seize_v by_o death_n 3._o in_o regard_n of_o god_n people_n for_o all_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n be_v centre_v together_o in_o the_o church_n he_o be_v deliver_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o raise_v again_o for_o our_o justification_n rom._n 4.25_o and_o this_o to_o be_v the_o main_a drift_n of_o the_o law_n and_o prophet_n and_o the_o sum_n of_o paul_n preach_n act._n 26.22_o 23._o i_o continue_v unto_o this_o day_n witness_v both_o to_o small_a and_o great_a say_v none_o other_o thing_n than_o those_o which_o the_o prophet_n and_o moses_n do_v say_v shall_v come_v that_o christ_n shall_v suffer_v and_o that_o he_o shall_v be_v the_o first_o that_o shall_v rise_v from_o the_o dead_a and_o shall_v show_v light_n unto_o the_o people_n and_o to_o the_o gentile_n this_o point_n be_v useful_a for_o 1._o instruction_n 2._o reprehension_n 3._o information_n observe_v then_o a_o pledge_n and_o earnest_n of_o the_o resurrection_n from_o the_o dead_a it_o be_v the_o apostle_n argument_n if_o christ_n be_v rise_v how_o say_v some_o of_o you_o that_o there_o be_v no_o resurrection_n from_o the_o dead_a christ_n be_v our_o head_n and_o he_o be_v rise_v and_o therefore_o he_o must_v have_v a_o body_n conformable_a unto_o he_o christ_n be_v the_o first_o fruit_n of_o they_o that_o sleep_n every_o one_o in_o his_o own_o order_n christ_n the_o first_o fruit_n afterward_o those_o who_o be_v christ_n 1_o cor._n 15._o certain_a it_o be_v than_o raise_v we_o shall_v be_v but_o it_o concern_v we_o near_o to_o look_v to_o it_o and_o provide_v betimes_o they_o that_o have_v do_v good_a shall_v come_v forth_o to_o the_o resurrection_n of_o life_n and_o they_o that_o have_v do_v evil_a unto_o the_o resurrection_n of_o condemnation_n joh._n 5.29_o 2._o observe_v how_o true_a and_o faithful_a our_o god_n be_v in_o the_o performance_n of_o his_o great_a promise_n it_o be_v the_o use_n which_o st._n paul_n make_v of_o christ_n resurrection_n act._n 13.32_o 33._o we_o declare_v unto_o you_o glad_a tiding_n how_o that_o the_o promise_n which_o be_v make_v unto_o the_o father_n god_n have_v fulfil_v the_o same_o unto_o we_o their_o child_n in_o that_o he_o have_v raise_v up_o jesus_n again_o he_o that_o be_v faithful_a in_o little_a be_v faithful_a also_o in_o much_o so_o our_o lord_n reason_n in_o regard_n of_o we_o luk._n 16.10_o thou_o have_v be_v faithful_a in_o a_o few_o thing_n mat._n 25.21_o a_o rare_a virtue_n because_o common_o man_n be_v wont_a to_o neglect_v small_a thing_n de_n minimis_fw-la we_o say_v non_fw-la curate_n lex_fw-la we_o mean_v the_o humane_a law_n not_o divine_a but_o we_o may_v reason_v concern_v god_n he_o who_o be_v faithful_a in_o much_o he_o be_v faithful_a also_o in_o little_a for_o he_o who_o have_v give_v we_o his_o son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o and_o to_o rise_v again_o how_o shall_v he_o not_o together_o with_o he_o free_o give_v we_o all_o thing_n for_o all_o thing_n be_v less_o than_o he_o be_v rom._n 8.32_o we_o depend_v upon_o he_o for_o eternal_a happiness_n and_o shall_v we_o not_o trust_v he_o for_o temporal_a blessing_n we_o may_v rely_v upon_o he_o for_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o shall_v we_o not_o rely_v on_o he_o for_o the_o support_n of_o our_o body_n if_o some_o great_a rich_a man_n be_v bind_v to_o pay_v we_o such_o a_o sum_n of_o money_n we_o will_v not_o doubt_v of_o it_o though_o he_o may_v prove_v false_a or_o break_v god_n who_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d god_n all-sufficient_a who_o can_v neither_o be_v deceive_v nor_o deceive_v have_v promise_v all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o we_o yea_o he_o have_v perform_v one_o of_o his_o great_a promise_n the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o shall_v we_o not_o trust_v he_o for_o the_o less_o god_n be_v true_a in_o perform_v his_o promise_n let_v we_o be_v true_a and_o faithful_a to_o he_o to_o perform_v our_o promise_n at_o the_o sacrament_n otherwise_o let_v we_o know_v that_o god_n be_v true_a also_o in_o his_o threaten_n 3._o observe_v the_o truth_n of_o christ_n divinity_n he_o be_v declare_v to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n by_o the_o resurrection_n from_o the_o dead_a rom._n 1.4_o this_o be_v a_o sure_a guard_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o of_o the_o whole_a christian_a religion_n 4._o observe_v the_o verify_n of_o all_o those_o type_n and_o figure_n which_o foreshow_v our_o lord_n death_n and_o resurrection_n that_o of_o ionas_n observe_v by_o our_o saviour_n matth._n 12.40_o that_o of_o daniel_n deliver_v from_o the_o den_n of_o lion_n and_o exalt_v to_o honour_n that_o of_o joseph_n promote_v from_o the_o prison_n to_o the_o throne_n and_o call_v zaphne_n paneanah_n the_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n but_o because_o his_o two_o estate_n be_v so_o different_a as_o death_n and_o life_n they_o be_v not_o possible_a to_o be_v figure_v in_o any_o one_o creature_n but_o the_o father_n have_v observe_v the_o like_a in_o nature_n as_o that_o of_o the_o palmtree_n which_o be_v dead_a and_o consume_v revive_v out_o of_o its_o own_o dust_n if_o we_o may_v believe_v the_o philosopher_n or_o that_o of_o the_o phoenix_n which_o die_v and_o return_n to_o 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father_n noah_n and_o be_v curse_v for_o so_o do_v let_v we_o not_o cut_v off_o their_o beard_n that_o be_v diminish_v and_o sleight_v their_o authority_n as_o the_o corinthian_n slight_v paul_n 2_o cor._n 10.10_o yet_o this_o we_o do_v so_o often_o as_o we_o sleight_v the_o word_n of_o christ_n ambassador_n send_v unto_o we_o they_o watch_v for_o your_o soul_n hebr._n 13.17_o such_o aught_o to_o be_v esteem_v for_o their_o own_o work_n sake_n 1_o thess_n 2.13_o 14._o they_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d god_n christ_n ambassador_n they_o be_v messenger_n of_o grace_n let_v we_o take_v heed_n we_o believe_v not_o surmise_n and_o false_a information_n concern_v they_o as_o hanun_n give_v credit_n to_o the_o suspicion_n of_o his_o prince_n without_o cause_n and_o use_v david_n ambassador_n unworthy_o beloved_n whatever_o injury_n be_v do_v to_o they_o the_o messenger_n of_o grace_n to_o the_o ambassador_n of_o christ_n redound_v unto_o christ_n himself_o he_o that_o despise_v you_o 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not_o wont_a to_o speak_v one_o to_o another_o absalon_n speak_v to_o amon_n his_o brother_n neither_o good_a nor_o bad_a 2_o sam._n 13.22_o and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o if_o enemy_n speak_v one_o to_o other_o it_o be_v in_o anger_n or_o by_o a_o three_o person_n but_o god_n who_o have_v speak_v by_o his_o prophet_n speak_v now_o by_o his_o own_o son_n and_o he_o who_o see_v he_o see_v his_o father_n a_o token_n of_o reconciliation_n on_o god_n part_n hence_o christ_n be_v call_v our_o peace_n ephes_n 2.14_o so_o that_o the_o enmity_n rest_v on_o our_o part_n and_o therefore_o god_n beseech_v we_o to_o be_v reconcile_v 2_o cor._n 5.19_o 20._o 4._o here_o be_v then_o a_o end_n of_o all_o mystery_n type_n figure_n and_o parabolical_a representation_n grace_n and_o truth_n come_v by_o jesus_n christ_n joh._n 1.17_o for_o whatsoever_o be_v not_o truth_n be_v not_o present_o a_o lie_n dan._n 7.16_o 19_o and_o 11.2_o the_o figurative_a tabernacle_n be_v oppose_v to_o the_o true_a heb._n 8.2_o the_o holy_a of_o holies_n to_o the_o true_a holy_a hebr._n 9.24_o hence_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o true_a light_n joh._n 1.9_o the_o true_a bread_n joh._n 6.32_o before_o god_n speak_v thus_o omnia_fw-la in_o figuris_fw-la contingebant_fw-la illis_fw-la 1_o cor._n 10._o but_o now_o omne_fw-la nuda_fw-la hebr._fw-la 4._o moses_n be_v veil_v but_o we_o behold_v with_o open_a face_n 2_o cor._n 3.18_o coverdale_n velum_fw-la scissum_fw-la behold_v the_o determination_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o all_o hope_n desire_n and_o expectation_n the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v the_o desire_n of_o all_o nation_n hag._n 2.7_o the_o quiet_v of_o all_o hope_n the_o hope_n of_o israel_n the_o saviour_n thereof_o in_o time_n of_o trouble_n jer._n 14.8_o and_o 17.13_o our_o lord_n the_o hope_n of_o israel_n this_o hope_n defer_v afflict_v the_o soul_n prov._n 13._o he_o satisfi_v and_o quiet_v or_o ease_v the_o afflict_a soul_n the_o consolation_n of_o israel_n he_o put_v a_o end_n 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unto_o they_o they_o have_v have_v no_o sin_n but_o now_o they_o have_v no_o cloak_n for_o their_o sin_n this_o be_v the_o condemnation_n that_o light_n be_v come_v into_o the_o world_n and_o man_n love_v the_o darkness_n more_o than_o the_o light_n because_o their_o deed_n be_v evil_a wisdom_n cry_v in_o the_o street_n because_o i_o call_v etc._n etc._n and_o you_o refuse_v prov._n 1._o therefore_o you_o shall_v call_v and_o i_o will_v not_o hear_v a_o prophet_n shall_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n raise_v up_o unto_o thou_o and_o it_o shall_v come_v to_o pass_v that_o whosoever_o will_v not_o hear_v deut._n 18.19_o i_o will_v require_v it_o i._n e._n i_o will_v take_v vengeance_n on_o he_o so_o the_o lxx_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o be_v guilty_a of_o death_n from_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n every_o soul_n shall_v be_v destroy_v from_o among_o the_o people_n act._n 3.23_o fulfil_v upon_o the_o jew_n who_o die_v in_o their_o sin_n joh._n 8.24_o and_o wrath_n come_v upon_o they_o 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power_n of_o death_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d hitherto_o we_o have_v hear_v some_o cause_n allege_v and_o employ_v why_o our_o lord_n take_v part_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n 1._o the_o child_n be_v his_o brethren_n for_o the_o sanctifier_n and_o they_o who_o be_v sanctify_v be_v all_o of_o one_o his_o love_n to_o his_o brethren_n incline_v he_o as_o our_o apostle_n now_o show_v we_o the_o end_n why_o our_o lord_n be_v partaker_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o these_o be_v in_o order_n one_o to_o other_o he_o take_v part_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n 1._o that_o he_o may_v die_v 2._o he_o take_v part_n etc._n etc._n and_o die_v that_o by_o death_n he_o may_v destroy_v 3._o he_o take_v part_n etc._n etc._n die_v and_o destroy_v that_o he_o may_v deliver_v those_o 4._o he_o take_v part_n die_v that_o by_o power_n of_o his_o death_n he_o may_v deliver_v that_o he_o may_v be_v in_o all_o thing_n like_v unto_o his_o brethren_n that_o he_o may_v be_v a_o merciful_a and_o faithful_a 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assyrian_a and_o babylonian_a captivity_n observe_v 5._o see_v the_o large_a territory_n of_o satan_n how_o far_o and_o wide_o he_o reign_v even_o all_o the_o world_n over_o wherever_o there_o be_v death_n in_o sin_n wherever_o there_o be_v the_o carnal_a mind_n wherever_o there_o be_v disobedience_n ephes_n 2.2_o as_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v operative_a in_o all_o those_o who_o believe_v 1_o thess_n 2.13_o so_o on_o the_o contrary_a the_o prince_n of_o the_o power_n of_o the_o air_n work_v powerful_o in_o the_o child_n of_o disobedience_n which_o be_v far_o more_o numerous_a insomuch_o as_o he_o may_v seem_v to_o speak_v some_o truth_n when_o offer_v all_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o they_o to_o our_o saviour_n he_o tell_v he_o it_o be_v deliver_v unto_o he_o luk._n 4.6_o observe_v 6._o satan_n have_v no_o power_n at_o all_o over_o the_o life_n that_o be_v out_o of_o his_o jurisdiction_n christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o captain_n of_o our_o 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of_o ananias_n and_o saphira_n satan_n fill_v their_o heart_n principiis_fw-la obsta_fw-la consol_n to_o the_o child_n of_o god_n kingdom_n who_o be_v in_o continual_a heaviness_n and_o anguish_n by_o reason_n of_o manifold_a temptation_n 1_o pet._n 1.6_o to_o be_v tempt_v by_o satan_n be_v no_o sin_n the_o lord_n jesus_n who_o take_v part_n of_o thy_o flesh_n and_o blood_n be_v tempt_v in_o all_o thing_n like_v unto_o we_o yet_o without_o sin_n but_o alas_o the_o devil_n like_o a_o roar_a lion_n go_v about_o seek_v who_o he_o may_v devour_v 1_o pet._n 5._o but_o do_v it_o not_o follow_v who_o resist_v strong_a in_o the_o faith_n and_o have_v not_o thy_o god_n set_v a_o hedge_n of_o his_o providence_n about_o thou_o it_o be_v true_a the_o devil_n go_v about_o that_o hedge_n he_o take_v notice_n of_o it_o and_o tell_v the_o lord_n job_n 1.7_o 10._o now_o if_o thou_o break_v not_o the_o hedge_n if_o thou_o put_v not_o thyself_o out_o of_o protection_n if_o thou_o transgress_v not_o if_o 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the_o creditor_n be_v come_v say_v she_o to_o take_v my_o two_o son_n and_o make_v they_o bondman_n if_o thou_o have_v nothing_o of_o he_o he_o can_v hurt_v thou_o cantabit_fw-la vacuus_fw-la coram_fw-la lairone_fw-la viator_n mark_n what_o thy_o brother_n the_o captain_n of_o thy_o salvation_n say_v joh._n 14.30_o the_o prince_n of_o this_o world_n come_v and_o have_v nothing_o in_o i_o tarpeia_n see_v note_n on_o rom._n 5._o exhort_v yield_v not_o to_o the_o suggestion_n of_o the_o evil_a one_o all_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o it_o can_v not_o tempt_v our_o lord_n you_o be_v child_n of_o another_o kingdom_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n child_n of_o the_o resurrection_n not_o of_o death_n but_o alas_o i_o be_o weak_a i_o be_o but_o a_o child_n yea_o but_o thou_o be_v of_o god_n and_o his_o kingdom_n and_o therefore_o 1_o joh._n you_o be_v of_o god_n little_a child_n and_o have_v overcome_v they_o what_o ever_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n 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who_o have_v the_o power_n of_o death_n 2._o how_o christ_n by_o his_o death_n effect_v this_o 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v to_o render_v unprofitable_a vain_a and_o of_o no_o effect_n from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v idle_a it_o answer_v to_o the_o hebrew_n and_o chaldee_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v here_o use_v in_o the_o syriack_n ezra_n 4.21.23_o 24._o then_o cease_v the_o work_n of_o the_o house_n of_o god_n vers_fw-la 5._o and_o 6_o 8._o luk._n 13.7_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d rom._n 3.3_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d vers_fw-la 31._o to_o make_v void_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o make_v the_o law_n of_o none_o effect_n thus_o when_o the_o law_n of_o commandment_n which_o be_v against_o we_o be_v make_v void_a eph._n 2.15_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o other_o law_n of_o faith_n and_o the_o spirit_n when_o the_o law_n that_o command_v and_o give_v no_o strength_n be_v abrogate_a by_o the_o law_n of_o faith_n which_o bring_v power_n with_o it_o when_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n of_o sabbath_n new_a moon_n be_v take_v away_o by_o the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n when_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v make_v exceed_v sinful_a by_o the_o law_n be_v make_v of_o none_o effect_n rom._n 6.5_o 6._o when_o death_n be_v destroy_v which_o be_v the_o wage_n of_o sin_n 2_o tim._n 1.10_o then_o the_o devil_n himself_o who_o have_v the_o power_n of_o death_n may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v destroy_v for_o so_o the_o power_n of_o the_o devil_n increase_v by_o the_o peremptory_a law_n meet_v with_o weak_a flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o bring_v no_o power_n with_o it_o whence_o sin_n break_v out_o more_o violent_o nitimur_fw-la in_o vetitum_fw-la whence_o follow_v death_n whereof_o the_o devil_n have_v power_n thus_o the_o jew_n tell_v we_o that_o satan_n have_v the_o power_n of_o death_n in_o that_o he_o suggest_v unto_o sin_n unto_o which_o flesh_n and_o blood_n yield_v he_o become_v a_o adversary_n and_o accuser_n as_o zach._n 3.1_o psal_n 37.38_o but_o the_o lord_n jesus_n take_v away_o the_o sin_n withal_o take_v away_o the_o ground_n of_o all_o satan_n accusation_n so_o that_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o they_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n rom._n 8.1_o 2._o thus_o whereas_o the_o devil_n be_v operative_a by_o the_o law_n sin_n and_o death_n the_o strong_a one_o spoil_v the_o strong_a one_o of_o these_o weapon_n wherein_o he_o trust_v he_o thus_o destroy_v he_o who_o have_v the_o power_n of_o death_n for_o then_o a_o tyrant_n may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v destroy_v when_o his_o arm_n
do_v imminere_fw-la and_o be_v ready_a to_o take_v we_o captive_a 2_o tim._n 2._o ult_n and_o man_n be_v still_o in_o jeopardy_n and_o proper_a to_o our_o purpose_n in_o hand_n gal._n 5.1_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v not_o entangle_v be_v not_o obnoxious_a liable_a or_o subject_n to_o the_o yoke_n of_o bondage_n confer_v rom._n 8.15_o the_o reason_n why_o they_o who_o be_v not_o yet_o deliver_v and_o redeem_v by_o christ_n be_v subject_a and_o liable_a to_o bondage_n be_v in_o the_o follow_a word_n this_o come_v to_o pass_v by_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n through_o fear_n of_o death_n they_o be_v subject_a to_o bondage_n what_o death_n be_v this_o death_n be_v either_o 1._o natural_a or_o 2._o spiritual_a see_v note_n on_o vers_fw-la 14._o the_o most_o that_o i_o have_v see_v understand_v this_o to_o be_v mean_v of_o the_o natural_a death_n and_o take_v no_o notice_n at_o all_o of_o the_o spiritual_a howbeit_o both_o of_o they_o may_v be_v here_o understand_v which_o i_o shall_v show_v anon_o mean_a time_n let_v we_o inquire_v a_o little_a into_o the_o nature_n of_o fear_n what_o it_o be_v and_o how_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n make_v those_o who_o be_v not_o redeem_v and_o deliver_v by_o christ_n subject_n to_o bondage_n there_o be_v four_o principal_a passion_n of_o the_o soul_n etc._n etc._n see_v note_n on_o luk._n 12._o this_o fear_n be_v of_o the_o great_a natural_a and_o spiritual_a evil_n must_v needs_o be_v a_o great_a fear_n and_o that_o which_o bring_v man_n or_o be_v ready_a to_o bring_v they_o into_o bondage_n for_o whereas_o every_o man_n natural_o love_v his_o own_o preservation_n he_o consequent_o fear_v by_o nature_n whatever_o be_v destructive_a especial_o death_n natural_a if_o a_o natural_a man_n and_o spiritual_a if_o spiritual_o mind_v now_o all_o fear_n induce_v servitude_n and_o bondage_n or_o a_o servile_a condition_n because_o it_o be_v proper_a to_o servant_n to_o fear_n rom._n 8.15_o the_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n incline_v to_o fear_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d qui_fw-la metuens_fw-la vivit_fw-la libre_fw-la mihi_fw-la non_fw-la erit_fw-la unquam_fw-la observe_v 1._o all_o natural_a man_n liable_a be_v to_o bondage_n through_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n this_o enslave_v those_o who_o may_v of_o all_o man_n be_v think_v to_o be_v the_o most_o freemen_a as_o philosopher_n and_o wise_a man_n as_o also_o prince_n and_o great_a man_n they_o report_v of_o aristotle_n who_o â—new_v the_o immortality_n of_o the_o soul_n that_o be_v ready_a to_o die_v and_o anxious_a concern_v his_o future_a estate_n he_o say_v i_o come_v naked_a into_o this_o world_n i_o have_v live_v a_o wretched_a life_n in_o it_o and_o i_o be_o depart_v a_o doubtful_a man_n out_o of_o it_o as_o not_o know_v what_o shall_v become_v of_o i_o tu_fw-la verò_fw-la ens_fw-la entium_fw-la &_o causa_fw-la causarum_fw-la miserere_fw-la mei_fw-la adrian_z the_o emperor_n who_o know_v the_o heaven_n and_o star_n so_o well_o as_o no_o man_n better_o but_o neglect_v he_o that_o make_v they_o he_o now_o about_o to_o die_v as_o the_o historian_n report_v in_o his_o life_n say_v thus_o animula_fw-la vagula_fw-la blandula_fw-la hospes_fw-la comesque_fw-la corporis_fw-la quae_fw-la nunc_fw-la abibis_fw-la in_o loca_fw-la pallidula_fw-la rigida_fw-la nudula_fw-la nec_fw-la ut_fw-la sole_n dabis_fw-la jocos_fw-la observe_v 2._o note_v hence_o what_o the_o condition_n even_o of_o god_n child_n while_o but_o child_n be_v by_o corrupt_a nature_n what_o it_o be_v and_o how_o vile_a it_o be_v we_o be_v liable_a and_o subject_a to_o bondage_n we_o be_v liable_a to_o the_o slavery_n and_o vassalage_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n the_o base_a and_o very_a worst_a of_o bondage_n while_o we_o be_v yet_o under_o the_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n we_o fear_v sin_n and_o the_o law_n and_o death_n and_o satan_n doubt_n we_o find_v this_o to_o be_v otherwise_o for_o many_o there_o be_v who_o be_v not_o redeem_v and_o deliver_v by_o christ_n who_o yet_o fear_v not_o death_n neither_o natural_a nor_o spiritual_a and_o so_o be_v not_o liable_a unto_o bondage_n 1._o they_o fear_v not_o the_o natural_a death_n for_o fear_n be_v of_o a_o evil_n short_o in_o danger_n to_o befall_v we_o but_o death_n howsoever_o it_o may_v be_v near_o and_o very_o near_o yet_o be_v it_o apprehend_v as_o a_o far_o off_o by_o most_o man_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o fear_v according_a to_o our_o common_a speech_n i_o think_v as_o little_a of_o it_o as_o of_o my_o die_a day_n 2._o as_o for_o the_o spiritual_a and_o eternal_a death_n neither_o be_v that_o general_o fear_v for_o we_o find_v many_o fearless_a careless_a and_o presumptuous_a judas_n vers_fw-la 12._o without_o fear_n they_o be_v pass_v all_o fear_n many_o desperate_a and_o without_o feeling_n eph._n 4.19_o desperantes_fw-la tradiderunt_fw-la see_v jerem._n 2.25_o i_o have_v love_v stranger_n and_o after_o they_o will_v i_o go_v and_o wisdom_n 2.2_o we_o be_v bear_v at_o all_o adventure_n 1_o tim._n 4.2_o have_v their_o conscience_n fear_v with_o a_o hot_a iron_n these_o be_v in_o a_o far_o worse_a condition_n than_o the_o other_o for_o they_o be_v under_o the_o bondage_n and_o slavery_n of_o sin_n which_o the_o other_o only_o fear_n and_o be_v liable_a unto_o but_o true_o here_o as_o in_o in_o many_o other_o place_n throughout_o the_o holy_a scripture_n the_o mistake_n of_o the_o translator_n have_v occasion_v great_a obscurity_n of_o the_o text_n for_o the_o word_n be_v not_o of_o that_o general_a extent_n as_o our_o english_a seem_v to_o make_v they_o but_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v with_o a_o particular_a restriction_n unto_o the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o indeed_o they_o ought_v thus_o to_o be_v render_v christ_n take_v part_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n that_o through_o death_n he_o may_v deliver_v not_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d they_o but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d these_o child_n mention_v in_o the_o former_a verse_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d not_o who_o but_o as_o many_o as_o all_o their_o life-time_n etc._n etc._n and_o so_o the_o text_n right_o translate_v clear_v the_o doubt_n for_o whereas_o too_o many_o there_o be_v who_o fear_v neither_o natural_a nor_o spiritual_a death_n the_o child_n of_o god_n as_o yet_o ignorant_a and_o weak_a often_o fall_v into_o sin_n fear_v natural_a death_n and_o much_o more_o death_n in_o sin_n which_o be_v both_o threaten_v by_o the_o law_n to_o the_o transgression_n of_o it_o and_o so_o be_v liable_a unto_o bondage_n under_o sin_n and_o under_o the_o law_n which_o forbid_v sin_n and_o denounce_v temporal_a and_o eternal_a judgement_n against_o sinner_n yet_o give_v they_o no_o power_n at_o all_o to_o resist_v sin_n much_o less_o to_o subdue_v it_o under_o this_o fear_n the_o child_n live_v who_o differ_v nothing_o from_o servant_n and_o thus_o we_o understand_v what_o the_o apostle_n speak_v gal._n 4_o 1-6_a observe_v 3._o note_v here_o a_o true_a servile_a or_o slavish_a fear_n what_o it_o be_v it_o be_v a_o principle_n of_o some_o good_a although_o itself_o can_v hardly_o be_v call_v good_a for_o a_o servant_n act_n what_o he_o do_v not_o from_o himself_o but_o as_o outward_a from_o without_o but_o he_o who_o act_v out_o of_o love_n do_v it_o as_o from_o himself_o and_o from_o within_o as_o move_v by_o his_o own_o proper_a inclination_n nor_o indeed_o can_v it_o be_v call_v good_a because_o the_o proper_a object_n of_o it_o be_v punishment_n which_o therefore_o as_o the_o great_a evil_n be_v most_o fear_v because_o what_o be_v contrary_a to_o it_o be_v by_o such_o a_o one_o most_o love_v so_o that_o the_o best_a thing_n it_o love_v be_v self-preservation_n and_o therefore_o such_o a_o one_o as_o do_v good_a only_o for_o fear_n of_o punishment_n he_o be_v not_o yet_o in_o his_o heart_n depart_v from_o evil_a for_o yet_o he_o sin_n in_o that_o he_o will_v sin_v if_o he_o can_v sin_v with_o indemnity_n and_o the_o evil_a which_o in_o the_o act_n he_o commit_v not_o he_o commit_v in_o his_o will_n and_o the_o evil_a will_n live_v still_o and_o the_o work_n will_v follow_v but_o that_o he_o fear_v the_o punishment_n will_v follow_v the_o work_n so_o that_o although_o such_o a_o one_o do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a yet_o he_o do_v it_o not_o well_o because_o that_o which_o seem_v to_o be_v do_v in_o the_o outward_a act_n be_v not_o do_v inward_o in_o the_o heart_n now_o this_o fear_n answer_v to_o the_o love_n of_o a_o hireling_n which_o be_v of_o the_o reward_n not_o of_o the_o work_n nor_o of_o he_o that_o set_v a_o work_n yet_o be_v there_o some_o good_a in_o both_o these_o in_o that_o they_o both_o do_v good_a and_o decline_v evil_a the_o one_o for_o fear_n of_o punishment_n the_o other_o for_o hope_n of_o reward_n and_o therefore_o what_o good_a be_v in_o both_o be_v
gentile_n engraft_v into_o the_o true_a tree_n note_v hence_o o_o seed_n of_o abraham_n that_o inestimable_a benefit_n and_o blessing_n vouchsafe_v unto_o thou_o that_o goodness_n of_o god_n as_o christ_n be_v call_v hos_fw-la 3.5_o give_v to_o thou_o for_o thy_o good_a that_o riches_n of_o god_n wherewithal_o he_o have_v end_n wed_v thy_o nature_n that_o honour_n of_o god_n as_o christ_n be_v call_v 1_o pet._n 2._o wherewith_o he_o honour_v the_o 〈…〉_o even_o that_o honour_n that_o come_v of_o god_n only_o joh._n 5.44_o this_o be_v no_o ground_n of_o pride_v 〈…〉_o â—hâ—t_o the_o most_o high_a god_n have_v condescend_v to_o stoop_v and_o take_v up_o the_o fall_a man_n and_o neâ—â—â—_n 〈…〉_o by_o the_o fall_v angel_n it_o be_v rather_o a_o argument_n for_o our_o great_a humiliation_n and_o abasâ—â—â—â—â—f_n our_o 〈◊〉_d in_o consideration_n of_o our_o unthankfulness_n our_o apostasy_n and_o our_o great_a misery_n 〈…〉_o need_v â—reater_a mercy_n when_o our_o fall_a humanity_n can_v not_o otherwise_o be_v repair_v than_o by_o the_o 〈…〉_o god_n assume_v it_o and_o lay_v hold_n upon_o it_o note_v here_o where_o ch_z â—st's_n 〈◊〉_d begin_v when_o man_n begin_v to_o be_v the_o child_n of_o abraham_n when_o man_n believe_v in_o thâ—_n lord_n jeâ—â—â—_n christ_n thus_o faith_n in_o christ_n make_v a_o child_n of_o abraham_n and_o abraham_n seed_n gal._n 3.7_o and_o they_o who_o be_v christ_n be_v abraham_n seed_n then_o begin_v christ_n kingdom_n isa_n 41.10_o observe_v there_o be_v faith_n in_o the_o father_n which_o must_v precede_v faith_n in_o the_o son_n hebr._n 11.6_o the_o father_n who_o give_v they_o etc._n etc._n joh._n 10._o he_o take_v not_o hold_v of_o the_o angel_n but_o take_v hold_v of_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n the_o word_n may_v be_v consider_v also_o conjunctim_fw-la or_o joint_o he_o take_v not_o the_o angel_n but_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n he_o no_o where_o in_o all_o the_o scripture_n be_v say_v to_o take_v the_o nature_n of_o angel_n or_o to_o lay_v hold_n of_o the_o angel_n but_o every_o where_n in_o scripture_n be_v say_v to_o take_v on_o he_o or_o lay_v hold_v upon_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n exhort_v yield_v ourselves_o to_o the_o attraction_n and_o draw_v of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n if_o we_o yield_v ourselves_o unto_o christ_n he_o bless_v we_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d see_v note_n on_o gen._n 12._o and_o be_v there_o not_o great_a need_n be_v there_o not_o a_o contrary_a draw_v jam._n 1.14_o have_v we_o not_o need_v to_o be_v draw_v to_o the_o right_a hand_n heaven-ward_n and_o god-ward_o when_o our_o own_o flesh_n draw_v we_o to_o the_o left_a hand_n to_o the_o devil_n towards_o hell_n what_o else_o mean_v samlah_n of_o masrescha_n the_o draw_v to_o the_o left_a hand_n of_o vanity_n and_o saul_n of_o rehobah_n i._n e._n hell_n itself_o whereunto_o lead_v the_o broad_a way_n sign_n 1._o whether_o abraham_n seed_n abraham_n seed_n be_v of_o abraham_n house_n and_o family_n see_v note_n on_o gen._n 12._o 2._o abraham_n seed_n be_v prolificative_a full_a of_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n rom._n 9.27_o repreh_n 1._o who_o mistake_v their_o estate_n and_o take_v themselves_o to_o be_v abraham_n seed_n and_o bear_v of_o the_o freewoman_n gal._n 4.28_o when_o indeed_o they_o be_v of_o ishmael_n repreh_n 2._o who_o presume_v on_o christ_n take_v hold_n of_o they_o and_o neglect_v themselves_o let_v such_o know_v that_o the_o lord_n promise_v to_o keep_v thou_o in_o all_o thy_o way_n psal_n 91.11_o 12._o our_o lord_n be_v aware_a of_o this_o matth._n 3._o thy_o way_n lie_v between_o fire_n and_o water_n 2_o esd_v 7._o he_o have_v make_v thou_o no_o promise_n to_o keep_v thou_o if_o wilful_o thou_o go_v out_o of_o thy_o way_n and_o run_v into_o the_o fire_n and_o water_n or_o suffer_v the_o evil_a spirit_n to_o cast_v thou_o into_o they_o the_o lord_n lay_v not_o violent_a hand_n upon_o we_o to_o uphold_v we_o whether_o we_o will_v or_o no_o thou_o lie_v still_o in_o the_o water_n of_o concupiscence_n and_o cry_v out_o lord_n help_v i_o lord_n save_v i_o so_o do_v the_o silly_a fellow_n who_o cry_v out_o to_o hercules_n to_o help_v he_o out_o of_o a_o flow_n he_o answer_v he_o set_v thy_o shoulder_n to_o the_o cart_n and_o whip_v on_o thy_o horse_n and_o then_o i_o will_v help_v thou_o use_v what_o mean_v god_n have_v outward_o put_v into_o thy_o hand_n he_o have_v give_v thou_o sense_n and_o reason_n and_o understanding_n make_v use_n of_o they_o st._n peter_n bid_v the_o people_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d act._n 2._o gen._n 20.6_o i_o keep_v thou_o job_n 33_o 14-30_a if_o god_n will_v give_v i_o grace_n thou_o look_v for_o some_o irresistible_a power_n which_o be_v never_o give_v to_o any_o man_n from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n to_o this_o day_n nor_o ever_o will_v be_v rusticus_n expectat_fw-la dum_fw-la defluat_fw-la amnis_fw-la at_o ille_fw-la labitur_fw-la &_o labetur_fw-la in_o omne_fw-la volubilis_fw-la aevum_fw-la repreh_n 1._o this_o may_v just_o blame_v those_o who_o mistake_v their_o own_o estate_n etc._n etc._n see_v note_n on_o rom._n 7._o repreh_n 2._o those_o who_o will_v needs_o be_v the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n yet_o complain_v of_o impotency_n and_o weakness_n do_v they_o consider_v the_o mighty_a power_n of_o god_n impart_v to_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n ephes_n 1._o do_v they_o not_o read_v in_o the_o text_n that_o christ_n take_v upon_o he_o and_o take_v hold_v of_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n yea_o do_v they_o not_o remember_v that_o great_a and_o precious_a promise_n be_v make_v that_o in_o abraham_n seed_n which_o be_v christ_n gal._n all_o generation_n of_o the_o earth_n shall_v be_v bless_v note_n and_o observation_n upon_o hebrew_n ii_o 17._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d wherefore_o in_o all_o thing_n it_o behove_v he_o to_o be_v make_v like_o unto_o his_o brethren_n that_o he_o may_v be_v a_o merciful_a and_o faithful_a high_a priest_n in_o thing_n pertain_v to_o god_n to_o make_v reconciliation_n 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answer_n we_o be_v there_o to_o understand_v a_o real_a and_o substantial_a similitude_n not_o a_o accidental_a apparent_a and_o fantastical_a for_o so_o man_n be_v say_v to_o be_v alike_o in_o the_o humane_a nature_n gen._n 5.3_o adam_n beget_v seth_n in_o his_o own_o image_n and_o likeness_n and_o the_o son_n be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o image_n and_o likeness_n of_o his_o father_n col._n 1.15_o 1_o cor._n 15._o we_o be_v say_v to_o bear_v the_o image_n of_o the_o earthly_a man_n that_o we_o be_v like_a in_o nature_n unto_o the_o first_o adam_n yea_o phil._n 2.7_o christ_n become_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d observe_v 1._o here_o we_o have_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o manifold_a type_n represent_v christ_n yesterday_o the_o first_o man_n make_v of_o the_o earth_n earthly_a be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d rom._n 5._o levit._fw-la 25._o redeemer_n a_o king_n of_o thy_o brethren_n deut._n 17.15_o our_o bone_n and_o our_o flesh_n 2_o sam._n 5.1_o elihu_n job_n 32.2_o cum_fw-la 33.6_o the_o brethren_n of_o christ_n then_o have_v a_o pattern_n and_o example_n who_o they_o may_v imitate_v and_o follow_v they_o have_v call_v the_o master_n of_o the_o house_n beelzebub_n etc._n etc._n if_o they_o have_v persecute_v i_o etc._n etc._n it_o be_v enough_o for_o the_o servant_n to_o be_v like_a unto_o his_o master_n there_o be_v a_o due_a decorum_n a_o comeliness_n in_o all_o the_o action_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n towards_o man_n our_o lord_n jesus_n do_v nothing_o that_o misbeseem_v he_o either_o in_o life_n or_o in_o death_n and_o such_o a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d such_o a_o decency_n and_o comeliness_n there_o ought_v to_o be_v in_o all_o our_o action_n in_o life_n and_o death_n it_o be_v say_v of_o lucrece_n that_o she_o cover_v herself_o when_o she_o be_v to_o die_v ne_o non_fw-la excidisse_fw-la decoré_fw-it that_o she_o may_v not_o seem_v to_o die_v uncomely_a and_o when_o julius_n caesar_n perceive_v that_o he_o be_v beset_v on_o every_o side_n by_o 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exhort_v 2._o exalt_v he_o exhort_v 3._o be_v like_a unto_o he_o in_o all_o thing_n especial_o in_o brotherly_a love_n joh._n 13._o loveliness_n and_o meekness_n matth._n 11._o more_o note_n on_o hebrew_n ii_o 17._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o he_o may_v be_v a_o merciful_a and_o faithful_a high_a priest_n in_o thing_n pertain_v to_o god_n to_o make_v reconciliation_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o people_n the_o end_n why_o our_o lord_n must_v in_o all_o thing_n be_v like_a unto_o his_o brethren_n that_o he_o may_v or_o may_v be_v a_o merciful_a high_a priest_n etc._n etc._n which_o word_n we_o may_v consider_v 1._o absolute_o 2._o as_o they_o have_v the_o respect_n of_o a_o end_n upon_o they_o 1._o absolute_o and_o so_o they_o import_v 1._o a_o office_n which_o the_o lord_n jesus_n must_v take_v upon_o he_o he_o must_v be_v a_o high_a priest_n 2._o the_o qualification_n which_o accomplish_v he_o and_o fit_v he_o for_o this_o office_n he_o must_v be_v a_o merciful_a and_o 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unto_o god_n 5._o he_o must_v make_v reconciliation_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o people_n 6._o it_o behove_v he_o to_o be_v like_a unto_o his_o brethren_n in_o all_o thing_n that_o he_o may_v or_o may_v be_v a_o merciful_a high_a priest_n in_o thing_n belong_v to_o god_n that_o he_o may_v make_v reconciliation_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o people_n 1._o christ_n must_v be_v a_o high_a priest_n a_o priest_n be_v a_o person_n call_v of_o god_n to_o sacrifice_v pray_v for_o teach_v and_o govern_v the_o people_n a_o high_a priest_n heb._n 5.1_o be_v take_v from_o among_o man_n be_v ordain_v for_o man_n in_o thing_n belong_v to_o god_n etc._n etc._n there_o be_v mention_v make_v in_o scripture_n of_o a_o twofold_a high_a priesthood_n 1._o the_o one_o after_o the_o order_n of_o aaron_n 2._o the_o other_o after_o the_o
thou_o choose_v and_o cause_v to_o approach_v unto_o thou_o etc._n etc._n before_o this_o can_v be_v do_v verse_n 23._o o_o thou_o that_o hear_v prayer_n unto_o thou_o shall_v all_o flesh_n come_v iniquity_n prevail_v against_o i_o as_o for_o our_o transgression_n thou_o shall_v purge_v they_o away_o and_o 79.9_o o_o purge_v away_o our_o sin_n for_o thy_o name_n sake_n and_o this_o be_v reasonable_a for_o if_o the_o lord_n jesus_n be_v therefore_o bear_v and_o dye_v that_o he_o may_v make_v reconciliation_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o people_n how_o can_v the_o people_n be_v reconcile_v while_o yet_o their_o sin_n be_v not_o purge_v 5._o christ_n himself_o be_v the_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n 1_o john_n 1.1_o 2._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i._n e._n the_o mercy-seat_n by_o which_o he_o be_v figure_v as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v rom._n 3.25_o which_o have_v the_o name_n of_o cover_v for_o by_o he_o our_o sin_n against_o the_o law_n be_v forgive_v and_o cover_v job_n 33.23_o 25._o and_o from_o purge_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d see_v note_n on_o gen._n 5._o noah_n repreh_n those_o who_o pretend_v to_o magnify_v the_o love_n of_o christ_n who_o die_v for_o we_o merit_v the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n for_o we_o satisfy_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n for_o we_o make_v reconciliation_n for_o we_o etc._n etc._n mean_a time_n little_a notice_n be_v take_v by_o they_o of_o his_o expiation_n purge_v and_o cleanse_v we_o from_o the_o sin_n prayer_n be_v often_o make_v for_o the_o forgiveness_n and_o pardon_n of_o sin_n but_o not_o so_o often_o for_o the_o cleanse_v we_o from_o the_o sin_n the_o apostle_n put_v both_o together_o 1_o john_n 1.9_o man_n pray_v that_o god_n will_v be_v reconcile_v unto_o we_o in_o his_o son_n the_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n but_o they_o heed_v not_o that_o god_n the_o father_n prevent_v we_o with_o his_o love_n to_o we_o and_o so_o love_v the_o world_n that_o he_o give_v his_o only_a beget_v son_n that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o 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not_o his_o duty_n to_o purge_v himself_o from_o they_o etc._n etc._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2_o pet._n 1.5_o 9_o observe_v here_o then_o be_v one_o of_o our_o principal_a business_n in_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n to_o show_v forth_o the_o great_a love_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n in_o die_v for_o we_o the_o jew_n call_v this_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v a_o manifestation_n predication_n or_o narration_n whereby_o they_o declare_v three_o thing_n on_o that_o night_n wherein_o they_o keep_v that_o feast_n unto_o the_o lord_n 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o memorial_n of_o the_o lord_n pass_v over_o the_o house_n of_o the_o israelite_n when_o the_o first_o bear_v of_o the_o egyptian_n be_v slay_v when_o by_o virtue_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb_n the_o lord_n spare_v his_o true_a israel_n 2._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o bitter_a herb_n remember_v they_o of_o their_o bitter_a servitude_n whereby_o the_o egyptian_n make_v their_o life_n bitter_a 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jesus_n must_v be_v a_o merciful_a and_o faithful_a high_a priest_n in_o thing_n belong_v unto_o god_n that_o he_o may_v make_v reconciliation_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o people_n that_o he_o may_v out_o of_o his_o love_n and_o mercy_n lie_v down_o his_o life_n for_o we_o and_o conform_v we_o unto_o his_o death_n by_o purge_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n thus_o by_o his_o mercy_n and_o truth_n iniquity_n be_v purge_v prov._n 16.6_o o_o let_v we_o imitate_v the_o lord_n jesus_n the_o great_a high_a priest_n so_o many_o as_o he_o make_v priest_n unto_o god_n revel_v 1._o let_v we_o be_v merciful_a and_o faithful_a priest_n let_v not_o mercy_n and_o truth_n forsake_v we_o prov._n 3.3_o let_v we_o by_o his_o mercy_n and_o faithfulness_n for_o it_o be_v he_o and_o none_o of_o we_o let_v we_o by_o mercy_n and_o truth_n or_o faithfulness_n the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v both_o endeavour_v the_o purge_n of_o our_o sin_n give_v alm_n of_o what_o you_o have_v and_o all_o thing_n be_v clean_a unto_o you_o luke_n 11.41_o by_o these_o we_o become_v more_o and_o more_o like_a unto_o our_o god_n whence_o it_o be_v that_o there_o be_v a_o mutual_a attraction_n and_o draw_v of_o god_n near_a unto_o we_o and_o we_o near_o unto_o our_o god_n as_o the_o string_n of_o two_o lute_n or_o other_o musical_a instrument_n affect_v each_o other_o be_v tune_v harmonious_o according_o our_o lord_n say_v john_n 14._o if_o a_o man_n love_v i_o he_o will_v keep_v my_o say_n and_o my_o father_n will_v love_v he_o and_o we_o will_v come_v unto_o he_o and_o make_v our_o abode_n with_o he_o and_o as_o former_a iniquity_n be_v purge_v by_o mercy_n and_o truth_n so_o future_a iniquity_n be_v prevent_v by_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n for_o so_o prov._n 16.6_o by_o mercy_n and_o truth_n iniquity_n be_v purge_v and_o by_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n man_n depart_v from_o evil_n and_o return_v not_o again_o unto_o their_o former_a sin_n but_o ever_o after_o for_o the_o 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may_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o suffering_n viz._n of_o that_o infamous_a painful_a and_o accurse_a death_n so_o you_o have_v general_o the_o reason_n of_o his_o suffering_n observe_v 1._o hereby_o may_v be_v reconcile_v a_o difference_n very_o hot_o maintain_v of_o old_a concern_v the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n whether_o common_a to_o the_o father_n with_o the_o son_n yea_o or_o no_o they_o who_o defend_v the_o affirmative_a be_v call_v patripassiani_fw-la who_o say_v that_o the_o father_n also_o suffer_v death_n etc._n etc._n it_o can_v be_v deny_v they_o but_o that_o the_o father_n be_v hate_v by_o the_o enemy_n of_o christ_n john_n 15.23_o 24._o yea_o pierce_v by_o they_o zach._n 12.10_o they_o shall_v look_v upon_o i_o who_o they_o have_v pierce_v and_o mourn_v for_o he_o etc._n etc._n but_o as_o for_o the_o suffering_n of_o death_n it_o be_v proper_o apply_v unto_o the_o son_n heb._n 2.9_o 14._o observe_v 2._o take_v notice_n then_o of_o the_o propitiation_n the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o price_n of_o our_o atonement_n the_o death_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n who_o suffer_v and_o die_v for_o we_o viz._n all_o those_o who_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n or_o christ_n die_v with_o he_o and_o live_v with_o he_o such_o as_o these_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n cleanse_v from_o all_o their_o sin_n 1_o john_n 1.6_o 7._o observe_v 3._o hence_o it_o follow_v that_o we_o ought_v high_o to_o prize_n and_o esteem_v the_o great_a love_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o suffer_v for_o we_o what_o possible_a praise_n can_v we_o return_v unto_o he_o psalm_n 116.12_o 13._o which_o be_v one_o main_a end_n of_o receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n even_o to_o remember_v his_o death_n 1_o cor._n 11._o observe_v 4._o a_o pattern_n of_o rare_a and_o singular_a obedience_n unto_o the_o will_n of_o his_o father_n observe_v 5._o whence_o we_o may_v observe_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o all_o type_n and_o figure_n of_o our_o lord_n suffering_n etc._n etc._n see_v note_n on_o philip._n 2.8_o but_o thus_o we_o look_v only_o at_o christ_n suffer_v without_o we_o etc._n etc._n see_v note_n on_o phil._n 2.8_o observe_v 6._o hence_o we_o have_v a_o pattern_n and_o example_n for_o our_o imitation_n heb._n 12.3_o consider_v he_o who_o endure_v such_o contradiction_n of_o sinner_n against_o himself_o the_o end_n of_o our_o predestination_n be_v to_o be_v make_v conformable_a to_o the_o image_n of_o his_o son_n rom._n 8.29_o repreh_n 1._o those_o who_o perverse_o imitate_v and_o follow_v the_o lord_n suffering_n and_o be_v not_o obedient_a unto_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n that_o good_a that_o precious_a and_o laudable_a death_n but_o see_v note_n on_o phil._n 2.8_o repreh_n 2._o those_o who_o be_v contrary_o mind_v unto_o the_o lord_n jesus_n so_o far_o from_o imitate_v his_o suffering_n that_o they_o cause_v he_o to_o suffer_v again_o as_o apostate_n heb._n 6._o and_o 10._o james_n 5._o you_o have_v condemn_v and_o kill_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o he_o have_v not_o resist_v you_o consol_n to_o the_o sufferer_n together_o with_o christ_n those_o who_o be_v dead_a with_o he_o etc._n etc._n see_v note_n on_o philip._n 2.8_o exhort_v to_o suffer_v together_o with_o he_o see_v ubi_fw-la supra_fw-la object_n if_o christ_n have_v suffer_v for_o we_o then_o need_v not_o we_o suffer_v it_o be_v true_a that_o christ_n have_v suffer_v all_o thing_n for_o we_o beloved_n will_v god_n we_o be_v well_o acquaint_v with_o our_o own_o heart_n we_o shall_v then_o find_v the_o deceitfulness_n of_o they_o how_o prone_a we_o be_v to_o easy_a way_n of_o serve_v god_n proclive_v sumus_fw-la à _fw-la labour_v ad_fw-la libidinem_fw-la and_o how_o averse_a we_o be_v from_o what_o ever_o be_v difficult_a and_o hard_a to_o be_v do_v and_o such_o without_o doubt_n be_v the_o way_n of_o life_n it_o begin_v with_o self-denial_n and_o proceed_v with_o take_v up_o the_o cross_n deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a 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priest_n priest_n and_o levite_n according_a to_o this_o pattern_n there_o be_v degree_n and_o order_n of_o minister_n in_o the_o new_a testament_n confer_v note_n on_o heb._n 1.4_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d observe_v 4._o note_v hence_o the_o great_a privilege_n and_o prerogative_n of_o the_o christian_a church_n and_o every_o member_n of_o it_o above_o all_o other_o beside_o christ_n jesus_n be_v the_o high_a priest_n of_o their_o profession_n as_o the_o son_n of_o the_o high_a priest_n be_v likewise_o priest_n unto_o god_n so_o all_o they_o who_o be_v bear_v from_o the_o dead_a and_o child_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v pater_fw-la futuri_fw-la seculi_fw-la esay_n 9_o all_o these_o he_o make_v king_n and_o priest_n unto_o god_n his_o father_n rev._n 1._o according_a to_o the_o promise_n exod._n 19_o and_o therefore_o as_o the_o priest_n be_v wash_v before_o they_o execute_v their_o office_n even_o so_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o wash_v we_o rev._n 1_o and_o be_v wash_v from_o our_o sin_n we_o then_o offer_v up_o our_o spiritual_a sacrifice_n our_o freewill_n offering_n rom._n 12._o our_o sin_n offering_n psal_n 50._o and_o our_o whole_a burn_a offering_n and_o all_o these_o and_o all_o other_o spiritual_a oblation_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o priesthood_n 1_o pet._n 2.5_o by_o he_o we_o obtain_v the_o blessing_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d see_v note_n on_o gen._n 12._o christ_n jesus_n be_v faithful_a to_o he_o that_o appoint_v he_o in_o all_o his_o house_n i._n e._n in_o all_o god_n the_o father_n house_n repreh_n the_o unbelieve_a hebrew_n who_o receive_v not_o christ_n jesus_n for_o the_o high_a priest_n of_o their_o profession_n who_o hope_v by_o their_o own_o work_n without_o the_o mediation_n sacrifice_n atonement_n and_o intercession_n and_o blessing_n of_o christ_n the_o high_a priest_n to_o obtain_v eternal_a life_n this_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o paul_n dispute_n in_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o roman_n galatian_n and_o philippian_n yea_o they_o hence_o be_v reprove_v who_o magnify_v christ_n priestly_a office_n but_o regard_v not_o his_o appostolical_a office_n so_o rom._n 8.1_o man_n take_v it_o for_o grant_v that_o they_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n they_o profess_v they_o believe_v it_o and_o that_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o they_o but_o they_o regard_v not_o who_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n who_o else_o but_o such_o as_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n so_o gal._n 3.13_o christ_n be_v make_v a_o curse_n for_o we_o for_o who_o verse_n 24._o and_o so_o verse_n 20._o who_o die_v for_o i_o etc._n etc._n who_o say_v so_o it_o be_v not_o the_o speech_n of_o a_o disobedient_a man_n confer_v verse_n 17_o 18_o 19_o 20._o if_o we_o glory_v in_o our_o profession_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o high_a priest_n of_o our_o profession_n christ_n jesus_n we_o must_v remember_v we_o owe_v our_o obedience_n of_o faith_n unto_o the_o same_o apostle_n of_o our_o profession_n christ_n jesus_n and_o therefore_o st._n peter_n tell_v the_o jew_n that_o indeed_o christ_n have_v suffer_v act._n 3.18_o and_o what_o infer_v he_o from_o thence_o verse_n 19_o repent_v you_o therefore_o and_o be_v convert_v etc._n etc._n verse_n 22.23_o let_v no_o man_n boast_v of_o his_o profession_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o high_a priest_n until_o he_o perform_v the_o obedience_n of_o faith_n to_o the_o apostle_n of_o our_o profession_n christ_n jesus_n therefore_o faith_n and_o obedience_n be_v so_o unite_v and_o indeed_o they_o be_v all_o one_o o_o belove_a let_v we_o not_o rely_v upon_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o high_a priest_n while_o we_o be_v disobedient_a unto_o the_o apostle_n of_o our_o profession_n they_o that_o sin_n wilful_o after_o they_o have_v receive_v the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n there_o remain_v no_o more_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n neither_o will_v their_o own_o repentance_n be_v available_a nor_o shall_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n profit_v they_o but_o we_o be_v not_o under_o the_o law_n etc._n etc._n shall_v we_o sin_v because_o etc._n etc._n but_o mark_v how_o false_o we_o reason_n the_o apostle_n foresee_v this_o cavil_n and_o therefore_o mark_v how_o he_o reason_n hebr._n 2_o 10-26_a repreh_n those_o who_o high_o magnify_v christ_n jesus_n the_o high_a priest_n of_o our_o profession_n but_o as_o much_o neglect_n christ_n jesus_n the_o apostle_n of_o our_o profession_n and_o be_v not_o one_o and_o the_o same_o christ_n jesus_n the_o apostle_n and_o high_a priest_n of_o our_o profession_n can_v we_o neglect_v the_o one_o and_o honour_v the_o other_o whence_o be_v this_o partial_a deal_n with_o the_o lord_n jesus_n o_o how_o many_o please_v themselves_o in_o that_o profession_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o high_a priest_n death_n which_o you_o read_v gal._n 2.20_o who_o die_v for_o i_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o and_o be_v it_o not_o a_o most_o comfortable_a profession_n indeed_o it_o be_v if_o we_o consider_v who_o make_v it_o and_o such_o another_o be_v that_o gal._n 3.13_o christ_n have_v redeem_v we_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n etc._n etc._n and_o that_o rom._n 8.1_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n etc._n etc._n and_o that_o 2_o tim._n but_o how_o partial_o do_v man_n deal_v with_o the_o word_n of_o god_n beloved_n the_o scripture_n be_v so_o make_v to_o our_o mouth_n that_o by_o whosoever_o speak_v we_o lie_v violent_a hand_n upon_o it_o as_o if_o it_o proper_o belong_v to_o we_o when_o god_n know_v it_o may_v upon_o due_a examination_n prove_v far_o otherwise_o it_o be_v true_a the_o lord_n know_v who_o be_v he_o this_o be_v no_o more_o than_o one_o part_n of_o the_o seal_n the_o other_o be_v whosoever_o name_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n let_v he_o depart_v from_o iniquity_n consol_n a_o ground_n of_o strong_a consolation_n unto_o the_o spiritual_a hebrew_n the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o high_a priest_n of_o their_o profession_n what_o a_o honour_n be_v this_o unto_o the_o true_a professor_n but_o alas_o thou_o will_v say_v i_o be_o a_o sinful_a man_n and_o be_v not_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n 1_o joh._n 2.1_o but_o alas_o my_o lust_n be_v strong_a and_o potent_a in_o i_o but_o great_a and_o strong_a be_v he_o that_o be_v in_o thou_o than_o he_o that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n 1_o joh._n see_v note_n on_o 1_o joh._n 5.4_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o high_a priest_n with_o thou_o must_v not_o make_v thou_o secure_v when_o ahab_n have_v prevail_v against_o benhadad_n etc._n etc._n see_v note_n on_o jer._n 31.7_o remember_v the_o example_n of_o abraham_n the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a the_o four_o king_n have_v lead_v five_o away_o captive_a gen._n 14._o there_o be_v four_o principal_a passion_n as_o the_o poet_n observe_v out_o of_o the_o philosopher_n hinc_fw-la metuunt_fw-la cupiuntque_fw-la dolent_a gaudentque_fw-la fear_n and_o hope_v and_o grief_n and_o joy_n when_o these_o four_o overcome_v the_o sense_n and_o take_v they_o captive_a faith_n work_v by_o love_n overcome_v these_o passion_n but_o how_o abraham_n gather_v together_o all_o his_o dedicate_a one_o all_o that_o be_v within_o we_o be_v dedicate_v unto_o the_o great_a god_n abraham_n overcome_v chederlaomer_n the_o servile_a generation_n amraphel_n the_o talk_n of_o the_o fall_v man_n arioch_n drunkenness_n tydall_a elevation_n and_o pride_n of_o knowledge_n abraham_n return_v from_o the_o slaughter_n of_o these_o king_n be_v meet_v by_o melchisedech_n the_o priest_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n gen._n 14._o who_o bring_v forth_o bread_n and_o wine_n even_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n to_o refresh_v his_o champion_n to_o thou_o be_v it_o speak_v o_o son_n of_o abraham_n 3._o we_o ought_v to_o consider_v the_o apostle_n and_o high_a priest_n of_o our_o profession_n where_o take_v notice_n of_o the_o word_n and_o nature_n of_o the_o act_n mean_v by_o it_o 1._o the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v to_o consider_v which_o seem_v as_o full_a a_o word_n as_o our_o english_a will_v afford_v it_o answer_v to_o the_o vulgar_a latin_a considerate_a consider_v the_o word_n be_v take_v from_o the_o old_a study_n the_o contemplation_n of_o the_o star_n and_o constellation_n and_o it_o imply_v a_o busy_a of_o our_o thought_n about_o heavenly_a thing_n such_o as_o the_o object_n here_o be_v propound_v to_o our_o consideration_n but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o greek_a signify_v descent_n or_o a_o tend_v downward_o as_o our_o lord_n say_v to_o his_o disciple_n let_v these_o thing_n sink_v into_o your_o ear_n luke_n 9.24_o as_o when_o we_o ponder_v deep_o thing_n that_o be_v of_o weight_n and_o indeed_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d very_o often_o increase_v the_o signification_n as_o it_o do_v in_o this_o word_n especial_o if_o we_o compare_v
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they_o figure_v by_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n that_o be_v reserve_v for_o the_o honour_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n and_o ascension_n the_o apostle_n hebr._n 9.6_o 7_o 8._o teach_v that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n thus_o figure_v or_o signify_v that_o the_o way_n into_o the_o holy_a of_o all_o be_v not_o yet_o make_v manifest_a while_o the_o first_o tabernacle_n be_v stand_v and_z chap._n 10.19_o 20._o have_v therefore_o brethren_n boldness_n to_o enter_v into_o the_o holy_a by_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n by_o a_o new_a and_o live_a way_n which_o he_o have_v consecrate_v or_o make_v new_a marg._n for_o we_o through_o the_o veil_n that_o be_v to_o say_v his_o flesh_n etc._n etc._n through_o this_o new_a and_o live_a way_n abraham_n and_o the_o other_o holy_a patriarch_n enter_v into_o the_o eternal_a inheritance_n observe_v 1._o hence_o it_o appear_v that_o the_o eternal_a inheritance_n be_v make_v know_v even_o from_o the_o beginning_n observe_v 2._o whence_o we_o may_v note_v the_o 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of_o the_o true_a virtue_n be_v which_o be_v no_o other_o than_o the_o true_a god_n he_o cast_v himself_o headlong_o down_o a_o steep_a precipice_n into_o the_o sea_n the_o lord_n require_v no_o such_o death_n of_o we_o o_o no_o do_v thyself_o no_o harm_n act._n 16._o 2_o cor._n 6.9_o as_o die_v and_o behold_v we_o live_v as_o chastened_a and_o not_o kill_v and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n have_v discover_v the_o face_n of_o christ_n to_o his_o corinthian_n 2_o cor._n 4.6_o god_n who_o command_v the_o light_n to_o shine_v out_o of_o darkness_n have_v shine_v in_o our_o heart_n to_o give_v the_o light_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o the_o face_n of_o jesus_n christ_n vers_fw-la 7_o 8_o 9_o 10_o 11._o who_o be_v there_o then_o among_o we_o that_o will_v see_v the_o lord_n o_o who_o will_v not_o here_o be_v then_o the_o way_n to_o clear_v thy_o sight_n that_o thou_o may_v see_v he_o thou_o who_o be_v censorious_a and_o rash_o judge_v other_o thou_o hypocrite_n thou_o have_v a_o beam_n in_o thy_o eye_n pluck_v it_o out_o thou_o who_o hate_v thy_o neighbour_n thou_o be_v a_o murderer_n thy_o eye_n be_v bloodshot_a thou_o who_o be_v lascivious_a thou_o have_v a_o pearl_n in_o thy_o eye_n thou_o who_o be_v covetous_a thou_o have_v a_o evil_a eye_n who_o ever_o thou_o be_v that_o allow_v thyself_o in_o any_o infirmity_n whether_o vain_a word_n or_o action_n oath_n pettishness_n rashness_n etc._n etc._n they_o be_v eyesore_n and_o render_v thou_o less_o please_a and_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n and_o good_a man_n they_o be_v pearl_n that_o hinder_v the_o sight_n of_o the_o lord_n clarify_v thy_o sight_n by_o the_o mean_v i_o have_v name_v but_o for_o thy_o help_n in_o the_o use_n of_o these_o mean_n add_v hereunto_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o prayer_n 1._o paul_n have_v see_v the_o just_a one_o and_o hear_v the_o voice_n of_o his_o mouth_n the_o lord_n say_v thus_o unto_o he_o act._n 26.16_o 17_o 18._o and_o he_o tell_v the_o ephesian_n unto_o i_o say_v he_o who_o be_o the_o least_o of_o all_o saint_n be_v this_o grace_n give_v eph._n 3.8_o 9_o 2._o how_o efficacious_a a_o mean_n prayer_n be_v see_v act._n 9_o where_o the_o lord_n send_v ananias_n unto_o paul_n to_o restore_v he_o to_o his_o sight_n vers_n 11._o inquire_v say_v he_o for_o one_o saul_n of_o tarsus_n for_o behold_v he_o pray_v will_v thou_o then_o receive_v thy_o spiritual_a sight_n and_o see_v the_o lord_n pray_v unto_o the_o lord_n that_o thy_o eye_n may_v be_v open_v this_o be_v the_o course_n the_o blind_a man_n take_v matth._n 20.30_o jesus_n the_o son_n of_o david_n be_v now_o present_a among_o
end_n of_o the_o commandment_n be_v love_n 2._o and_o this_o like_o the_o wing_n of_o the_o bird_n the_o wheel_n of_o the_o chariot_n and_o the_o sail_n of_o the_o ship_n help_v to_o lighten_v our_o burden_n and_o expedite_v our_o course_n for_o this_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n that_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n say_v s._n john_n 1_o epist_n 5.3_o and_o his_o commandment_n be_v not_o heavy_a no_o his_o burden_n his_o yoke_n be_v light_a because_o he_o our_o strong_a helper_n help_v to_o bear_v it_o with_o we_o as_o the_o great_a and_o strong_a ox_n bear_v up_o the_o yoke_n from_o the_o less_o or_o weak_a insomuch_o as_o they_o who_o be_v not_o son_n of_o belial_n not_o unequal_o yoke_v with_o unbeliever_n but_o have_v cast_v off_o every_o weight_n that_o press_v down_o and_o the_o sin_n that_o so_o easy_o beset_v we_o may_v run_v that_o race_n that_o be_v set_v before_o they_o the_o way_n of_o god_n commandment_n and_o whereas_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v often_o in_o the_o prophet_n call_v a_o burden_n not_o only_o 1._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o multitude_n of_o precept_n and_o difficulty_n of_o obedience_n 2._o but_o also_o in_o respect_n of_o obscurity_n and_o difficulty_n of_o understanding_n the_o commadment_n say_v moses_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d it_o be_v not_o a_o burden_n above_o thy_o strength_n or_o as_o the_o word_n also_o signify_v it_o be_v not_o obscure_a or_o hard_o to_o be_v understand_v a_o powerful_a argument_n with_o learned_a man_n to_o stir_v they_o up_o to_o be_v doer_n of_o the_o word_n and_o where_o can_v it_o be_v so_o seasonable_o as_o here_o 3._o the_o do_v of_o the_o word_n be_v the_o only_a way_n to_o understand_v the_o most_o profound_a and_o deep_a mystery_n of_o the_o word_n for_o if_o any_o man_n will_v do_v his_o will_n he_o shall_v know_v of_o the_o doctrine_n whether_o it_o be_v of_o god_n or_o no_o joh._n 17.17_o which_o will_v of_o god_n be_v our_o sanctification_n i._n e._n separate_v ourselves_o from_o 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therefore_o and_o do_v they_o say_v moses_n for_o this_o be_v your_o wisdom_n and_o understanding_n 4._o and_o as_o this_o be_v the_o best_a method_n to_o get_v knowledge_n so_o to_o teach_v and_o confess_v it_o unto_o other_o as_o our_o saviour_n first_o do_v and_o then_o teach_v this_o near_o concern_v we_o belove_v who_o exhort_v other_o to_o be_v doer_n of_o the_o word_n to_o do_v it_o ourselves_o barnabas_n exhort_v the_o church_n of_o antioch_n that_o with_o purpose_n of_o heart_n they_o shout_v cleave_v unto_o the_o lord_n for_o he_o be_v a_o good_a man_n say_v s._n luke_n act._n 11._o s._n paul_n must_v have_v christ_n the_o essential_a word_n in_o he_o before_o he_o teach_v he_o to_o the_o gentile_n and_o ezechiel_n must_v first_o eat_v the_o roll_n of_o the_o word_n and_o then_o preach_v to_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n so_o must_v s._n john_n eat_v the_o book_n of_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n according_a to_o s._n austin_n and_o then_o preach_v to_o many_o people_n 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and_o search_v and_o do_v the_o word_n these_o these_o shall_v be_v great_a man_n great_a in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n son_n of_o god_n these_o be_v the_o brethren_n the_o sister_n the_o mother_n of_o christ_n for_o whosoever_o shall_v do_v the_o will_n of_o my_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n he_o be_v my_o mother_n my_o sister_n and_o brother_n yea_o it_o be_v this_o that_o make_v his_o mother_n true_o bless_v beatior_fw-la maria_fw-la profitendo_fw-la fidem_fw-la quam_fw-la concipiendo_fw-la carnem_fw-la say_v s._n austin_n yea_o rather_o bless_a be_v they_o who_o have_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o keep_v it_o unto_o those_o who_o cleanse_v themselves_o from_o all_o pollution_n of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n and_o perfect_a holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n i_o will_v be_v your_o father_n and_o you_o shall_v be_v my_o son_n and_o daughter_n say_v the_o lord_n almighty_n yet_o be_v there_o not_o a_o great_a degree_n of_o glory_n than_o this_o whosoever_o shall_v do_v 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self-deceiver_n and_o because_o every_o man_n soul_n be_v himself_o say_v plato_n deceiver_n of_o their_o own_o soul_n whether_o the_o metaphor_n be_v take_v 1._o from_o account_n and_o reckon_n it_o be_v damage_n and_o loss_n to_o be_v overreach_v and_o that_o the_o more_o dangerous_a by_o how_o much_o the_o more_o inward_a because_o almost_o every_o man_n that_o will_v accurate_o examine_v another_o man_n reckon_n and_o not_o easy_o suffer_v himself_o to_o be_v overreach_v yet_o be_v apt_a to_o presume_v on_o his_o own_o reckon_n as_o true_a and_o very_o ready_a to_o pardon_v himself_o though_o it_o be_v false_a but_o these_o misreckon_v themselves_o but_o beloved_n it_o be_v not_o our_o reckon_n that_o will_v stand_v good_a in_o the_o judgement_n
the_o soul_n whence_o be_v it_o that_o that_o victorious_a grain_n of_o mustard_n seed_n wont_a to_o remove_v the_o mountain_n of_o sin_n be_v now_o so_o little_a that_o it_o be_v hard_a to_o be_v find_v be_v it_o not_o because_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n be_v blind_v and_o become_v whole_o worldly_a pursue_v carnal_a and_o worldly_a thing_n or_o be_v it_o not_o because_o they_o have_v break_v and_o violate_v their_o vow_n in_o baptism_n wherein_o they_o renounce_v satan_n and_o all_o his_o work_n the_o vain_a pomp_n and_o glory_n of_o the_o world_n with_o the_o covetous_a desire_n of_o the_o same_o and_o the_o carnal_a desire_n of_o the_o flesh_n so_o that_o they_o will_v not_o follow_v nor_o be_v lead_v by_o they_o do_v it_o not_o hence_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o many_o pretender_n to_o the_o christian_a faith_n be_v carnal_a worldly_a mind_a and_o devilish_a and_o so_o lead_v away_o with_o their_o lust_n that_o they_o have_v lose_v the_o faith_n in_o the_o father_n and_o forget_v 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