Selected quad for the lemma: death_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
death_n	apostle_n	sin_n	sting_n	5,518	5	11.9612	5	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A14923	The soules progresse to the celestiall Canaan, or heavenly Jerusalem By way of godly meditation, and holy contemplation: accompanied with divers learned exhortations, and pithy perswasions, tending to Christianity and humanity. Divided into two parts. The first part treateth of the divine essence, quality and nature of God, and his holy attributs: and of the creation, fall, state, death, and misery of an unregenerated man, both in this life and in the world to come: put for the whole scope of the Old Testament. The second part is put for the summe and compendium of the Gospell, and treateth of the Incarnation, Nativity, words, works, and sufferings of Christ, and of the happinesse and blessednesse of a godly man in his state of renovation, being reconciled to God in Christ. Collected out of the Scriptures, and out of the writings of the ancient fathers of the primitive Church, and other orthodoxall divines: by John Welles, of Beccles in the County of Suffolk.	Welles, John, of Beccles.	1639 (1639)	STC 25231; ESTC S119607	276,075	406

of_o man_n still_o and_o in_o death_n itself_o live_v he_o regard_v not_o the_o threat_n of_o the_o tyrant_n because_o he_o feel_v within_o himself_o the_o riches_n of_o divine_a consolation_n he_o be_v not_o sorrowful_a in_o adversity_n because_o the_o holy_a spirit_n within_o do_v comfort_v he_o effectual_o he_o be_v not_o vex_v in_o poverty_n because_o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n do_v continual_o succour_v he_o the_o reproach_n of_o man_n do_v not_o trouble_v he_o because_o he_o enjoy_v the_o delight_n of_o divine_a honour_n he_o regard_v not_o the_o pleasure_n of_o the_o flesh_n because_o the_o sweetness_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v more_o acceptable_a unto_o he_o 〈…〉_o ●ot_n the_o friendship_n of_o the_o world_n because_o he_o seek_v the_o love_n of_o god_n who_o be_v a_o merciful_a father_n gracious_a and_o a_o friend_n unto_o he_o he_o fear_v no_o death_n because_o in_o god_n he_o always_o live_v he_o fear_v not_o lightning_n tempest_n fire_n water-flood_n the_o sorrowful_a aspect_n of_o the_o planet_n nor_o the_o obscuration_n of_o the_o light_n of_o heaven_n because_o he_o be_v carry_v up_o above_o the_o sphere_n of_o nature_n and_o by_o faith_n he_o rest_v and_o live_v in_o christ_n he_o fear_v no_o mortal_a nor_o evil_a power_n because_o he_o that_o live_v and_o overcome_v in_o he_o be_v far_o more_o strong_a than_o the_o devil_n that_o in_o vain_a labour_v to_o overcome_v he_o he_o follow_v not_o the_o enticement_n of_o the_o flesh_n because_o live_v in_o the_o spirit_n he_o keel_n the_o riches_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o by_o the_o vivification_n of_o the_o spirit_n 5.24_o gal._n 5.24_o mortify_v and_o crucify_v the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n he_o fear_v not_o the_o devil_n his_o accuser_n 2.1_o 1_o joh._n 2.1_o because_o he_o know_v christ_n to_o be_v his_o intercessor_n the_o true_a rest_n of_o the_o soul_n he_o grant_v unto_o we_o who_o be_v the_o only_a author_n thereof_o o_o christ_n withdraw_v our_o heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o this_o world_n and_o stir_v up_o in_o as_o a_o desire_n to_o thirst_v after_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n to_o thy_o eternal_a glory_n and_o the_o unspeakable_a comfort_n of_o our_o soul_n of_o temporary_a death_n and_o of_o the_o several_a estate_n of_o salvation_n and_o damnation_n death_n be_v a_o ordinance_n of_o god_n for_o the_o subject_n of_o the_o world_n which_o be_v limit_v his_o time_n for_o the_o correction_n of_o pride_n it_o be_v a_o separation_n and_o absence_n of_o the_o soul_n from_o the_o body_n whereby_o the_o body_n be_v reduce_v to_o his_o first_o matter_n earth_n and_o the_o soul_n bring_v to_o a_o sense_n of_o either_o justice_n or_o mercy_n to_o understand_v this_o better_a we_o must_v consider_v death_n in_o his_o original_n and_o first_o be_v also_o in_o his_o powerful_a and_o general_a continuance_n and_o the_o end_n or_o dea●_n 〈◊〉_d ●at●_n the_o original_a cause_n that_o give_v death_n life_n be_v sin_n therefore_o when_o adam_n have_v eat_v the_o forbid_a fruit_n and_o thereby_o commit_v sin_n then_o have_v death_n his_o first_o beginning_n for_o though_o adam_n do_v not_o at_o the_o instant_n of_o the_o act_n die_v yet_o at_o the_o very_a instant_n of_o the_o sin_n he_o be_v make_v mortal_a and_o subject_a to_o the_o power_n of_o death_n so_o god_n foretold_v he_o 2.17_o gen._n 2.17_o that_o whensoever_o he_o do_v eat_v thereof_o he_o shall_v sure_o die_v and_o from_o this_o bad_a beginning_n be_v death_n first_o derive_v so_o do_v the_o woman_n of_o zareptha_n acknowledge_v that_o her_o sin_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o her_o child_n death_n 17.18_o 1_o king_n 17.18_o so_o have_v all_o the_o child_n of_o god_n understand_v of_o death_n and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o and_o saint_n paul_n say_v 6.16_o rom._n 6.16_o that_o death_n be_v the_o wage_n of_o sin_n as_o if_o it_o be_v a_o necessary_a care_n in_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n that_o all_o that_o commit_v sin_n shall_v have_v the_o reward_n and_o wage_n thereof_o death_n now_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o cause_n of_o death_n be_v the_o devil_n 3._o gen._n 3._o who_o envy_v the_o prosperity_n of_o our_o nature_n suggest_v his_o temptation_n to_o our_o first_o parent_n by_o who_o disobedience_n we_o be_v all_o make_v mortal_a so_o say_v solomon_n through_o the_o envy_n of_o the_o devil_n come_v death_n into_o the_o world_n and_o they_o do_v prove_v it_o that_o do_v hold_v of_o his_o side_n and_o so_o from_o these_o two_o parent_n the_o devil_n and_o sin_n be_v death_n first_o derive_v from_o whence_o he_o have_v his_o be_v and_o first_o beginning_n we_o must_v consider_v death_n also_o in_o the_o passage_n of_o his_o life_n or_o in_o his_o powerful_a continuance_n which_o be_v evident_a in_o this_o respect_n that_o death_n have_v a_o general_a power_n over_o all_o flesh_n the_o which_o he_o do_v execute_v upon_o all_o without_o respect_n have_v either_o to_o the_o greatness_n or_o goodness_n of_o any_o 23.14_o jos_n 23.14_o therefore_o death_n be_v call_v the_o way_n of_o all_o the_o world_n 15.15_o gen._n 15.15_o and_o the_o way_n to_o our_o father_n because_o as_o our_o father_n be_v go_v the_o way_n of_o death_n before_o we_o so_o must_v we_o after_o they_o and_o our_o posterity_n after_o we_o for_o ever_o for_o though_o death_n be_v but_o one_o &_o his_o office_n the_o cut_n off_o the_o life_n of_o all_o the_o world_n yet_o it_o be_v to_o he_o but_o a_o easy_a task_n have_v the_o disease_n of_o our_o flesh_n and_o infinite_a other_o occasion_n to_o attend_v he_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o the_o execution_n of_o his_o deadly_a office_n his_o power_n then_o be_v general_a over_o all_o be_v limit_v by_o god_n and_o time_n only_o who_o though_o he_o bring_v all_o flesh_n to_o corruption_n yet_o no_o flesh_n can_v corrupt_v he_o or_o procure_v favour_n in_o the_o strict_a execution_n of_o his_o office_n the_o end_n or_o the_o death_n of_o death_n be_v the_o live_a righteousness_n of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o he_o wrought_v by_o his_o own_o death_n in_o his_o own_o person_n therefore_o say_v the_o holy_a prophet_n that_o death_n be_v swallow_v up_o in_o victory_n 13.14_o hos_fw-la 13.14_o and_o saint_n paul_n say_v 15.25.26_o 1_o cor._n 15.25.26_o that_o christ_n jesus_n must_v reign_v till_o he_o have_v put_v all_o his_o enemy_n under_o his_o foot_n and_o that_o the_o last_o enemy_n that_o shall_v be_v destroy_v be_v death_n therefore_o the_o apostle_n insult_v over_o death_n say_v o_o death_n 55.56.57_o verse_n 55.56.57_o where_o be_v thy_o sting_n o_o hell_n where_o be_v thy_o victory_n the_o sting_n of_o death_n be_v sin_n and_o the_o strength_n of_o sin_n be_v the_o law_n but_o thanks_o be_v unto_o god_n that_o give_v we_o victory_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n whereby_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o god_n by_o his_o son_n christ_n have_v give_v we_o victory_n over_o sin_n death_n and_o hell_n if_o we_o do_v faithful_o believe_v in_o he_o and_o whereas_o before_o we_o be_v all_o servant_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o slave_n of_o death_n we_o be_v now_o make_v conqueror_n and_o despise_v they_o that_o do_v command_v we_o this_o happy_a alteration_n do_v reach_v benefit_n to_o all_o the_o faithful_a but_o not_o to_o all_o man_n therefore_o it_o be_v limit_v by_o god_n and_o do_v extend_v to_o such_o particular_n only_o as_o be_v in_o his_o election_n for_o though_o god_n cast_v the_o beam_n of_o his_o son_n upon_o every_o man_n face_n alike_o and_o distribute_v his_o temporal_a blessing_n scatter_o as_o it_o be_v without_o any_o heedful_a respect_n where_o they_o fall_v yet_o those_o favour_n that_o be_v eternal_a and_o import_v perpetuity_n of_o happiness_n he_o give_v they_o only_o to_o his_o belove_a elect_n bar_v all_o the_o reprobate_n from_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o eternal_a happiness_n and_o therefore_o though_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n have_v disarm_v death_n and_o blunt_v his_o weapon_n that_o have_v wound_v holy_a man_n yet_o be_v those_o weapon_n still_o sharp_a and_o that_o death_n be_v still_o live_v and_o make_v immortal_a against_o they_o that_o have_v not_o receive_v the_o image_n of_o the_o lamb_n of_o god_n for_o though_o all_o man_n enter_v their_o grave_n alike_o yet_o with_o different_a condition_n holy_a and_o good_a man_n enter_v their_o grave_n 9.25_o mat._n 9.25_o as_o their_o house_n of_o rest_n where_o they_o quiet_o sleep_v and_o for_o a_o time_n repose_v in_o rest_n and_o safety_n but_o the_o wicked_a enter_v their_o grave_n as_o felon_n do_v their_o prison_n to_o be_v reserve_v to_o a_o more_o terrible_a day_n of_o judgement_n 41.1.2_o eccles_n 41.1.2_o therefore_o the_o wiseman_n say_v 1.20.21_o philip._n 1.20.21_o the_o remembrance_n of_o death_n be_v bitter_a to_o some_o and_o acceptable_a to_o other_o for_o the_o godly_a make_v it_o their_o

our_o soul_n the_o second_o thing_n in_o the_o cure_n of_o our_o soul_n be_v the_o sovereign_a matter_n by_o which_o the_o disease_a soul_n be_v cure_v the_o most_o sovereign_a balsam_n the_o sacred_a blood_n of_o the_o lamb_n of_o god_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n shed_v for_o the_o redemption_n of_o mankind_n 2.24_o 1_o pet._n 2.24_o for_o so_o say_v his_o holy_a apostle_n saint_n peter_n who_o his_o own_o self_n bear_v our_o sin_n in_o his_o body_n on_o the_o tree_n that_o we_o be_v deliver_v from_o sin_n shall_v live_v in_o righteousness_n by_o who_o stripe_n we_o be_v heal_v our_o sin_n be_v take_v from_o we_o by_o his_o bear_v they_o our_o wound_n be_v cure_v by_o his_o wound_n our_o eternal_a death_n prevent_v by_o his_o temporal_a death_n for_o but_o the_o son_n of_o god_n soul_n no_o physic_n but_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n can_v cure_v a_o wound_a soul_n christ_n jesus_n there_o be_v no_o empyricke_n no_o quintessence_n no_o physic_n can_v cure_v a_o wound_a soul_n so_o venomous_a be_v sin_n and_o so_o incurable_a be_v the_o wound_v that_o sin_n have_v make_v only_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o holy_a lamb_n be_v altogether_o able_a to_o deliver_v and_o heal_v they_o and_o that_o be_v both_o so_o certain_a and_o present_a in_o virtuous_a operation_n as_o that_o one_o drop_n right_o apply_v be_v able_a and_o sufficient_a to_o cure_v the_o wound_n of_o a_o world_n of_o soul_n the_o last_o thing_n in_o the_o cure_n of_o our_o soul_n be_v the_o manner_n of_o apply_v this_o most_o sovereign_a medicine_n 11.6_o the_o manner_n of_o apply_v christ_n hebr._n 11.6_o christ_n jesus_n and_o that_o be_v by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n for_o without_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n and_o without_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a to_o apprehend_v the_o son_n of_o god_n neither_o let_v this_o seem_v strange_a to_o a_o christian_a judgement_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v able_a by_o faith_n to_o apprehend_v christ_n and_o to_o apply_v he_o to_o our_o repentant_a soul_n for_o he_o himself_o have_v teach_v we_o that_o whatsoever_o we_o shall_v ask_v in_o prayer_n 21.22_o matth._n 21.22_o if_o we_o believe_v we_o shall_v have_v it_o whereby_o he_o make_v faith_n the_o covenant_n and_o condition_n of_o prayer_n and_o promise_v that_o such_o prayer_n that_o be_v direct_v to_o he_o by_o a_o live_a faith_n shall_v only_o and_o always_o prevail_v faith_n no_o resistance_n against_o a_o true_a faith_n against_o which_o there_o be_v no_o resistance_n therefore_o to_o apprehend_v &_o apply_v christ_n to_o our_o wound_a soul_n we_o must_v reach_v with_o our_o hand_n of_o faith_n to_o his_o father_n bosom_n take_v he_o from_o the_o altar_n of_o his_o cross_n and_o by_o faith_n apply_v his_o precious_a blood_n nay_o his_o bloody_a body_n to_o our_o wound_a soul_n for_o he_o that_o do_v it_o faithful_o do_v it_o effectual_o and_o shall_v doubtless_o find_v assurance_n in_o himself_o that_o the_o wound_n of_o his_o soul_n be_v cure_v and_o that_o sin_n be_v for_o ever_o disenabled_n from_o hurt_v he_o that_o have_v christ_n full_o apply_v for_o where_o he_o be_v in_o mercy_n there_o be_v assurance_n and_o safety_n of_o divine_a protection_n and_o this_o be_v the_o order_n that_o all_o christian_n shall_v take_v in_o repentance_n and_o spiritual_a sorrow_n first_o to_o prepare_v their_o soul_n then_o to_o apply_v jesus_n christ_n their_o salvation_n note_n note_n in_o who_o there_o be_v safety_n without_o who_o none_o to_o declare_v the_o manner_n and_o the_o cause_n of_o godless_a sorrow_n and_o false_a repentance_n we_o will_v avoid_v they_o for_o their_o number_n and_o variety_n let_v the_o true_a judge_n the_o false_a and_o let_v this_o true_a form_n of_o repentance_n here_o prescribe_v teach_v the_o christian_a reader_n to_o avoid_v all_o dissimulation_n and_o hypocritical_a sorrow_n for_o sin_n 11._o hypocritical_a sorrow_n be_v in_o god_n hatred_n 2_o cor._n 7.10_o 11._o and_o remember_v that_o godly_a sorrow_n cause_v repentance_n not_o to_o be_v repent_v of_o but_o worldly_a sorrow_n cause_v death_n but_o gentle_a reader_n let_v i_o admonish_v thou_o that_o we_o despise_v not_o christ_n because_o upon_o his_o cross_n he_o hang_v between_o two_o thief_n neither_o that_o we_o honour_v thief_n 39_o mat._n 27.38_o 39_o because_o they_o hang_v upon_o the_o cross_n with_o christ_n for_o that_o which_o be_v but_o mere_a truth_n be_v no_o truth_n and_o the_o best_a virtue_n be_v ever_o place_v between_o two_o extreme_n this_o doctrine_n of_o repentance_n and_o spiritual_a sorrow_n do_v remember_v all_o man_n very_o needful_a admonishment_n first_o see_v that_o sin_n be_v the_o cause_n for_o which_o we_o repent_v we_o and_o by_o who_o poison_n our_o soul_n be_v so_o grievous_o infect_v and_o so_o foul_o deform_v and_o wound_v it_o ought_v to_o move_v all_o man_n to_o a_o loathe_n and_o detestation_n of_o sin_n by_o which_o we_o be_v grieve_v in_o ourselves_o and_o bring_v in_o hatred_n and_o displeasure_n of_o almighty_n god_n note_n note_n for_o if_o we_o so_o careful_o avoid_v all_o such_o annoyance_n as_o bring_v any_o little_a taste_n of_o grief_n to_o our_o body_n in_o this_o temporal_a life_n we_o ought_v much_o more_o to_o avoid_v sin_n which_o cause_v such_o extremity_n of_o grief_n in_o our_o soul_n and_o do_v both_o deprive_v we_o of_o god_n favour_n and_o bring_v a_o everlasting_a destruction_n upon_o we_o second_o see_v there_o be_v no_o repentance_n profitable_a to_o salvation_n but_o that_o which_o be_v cause_v in_o we_o by_o the_o move_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n it_o behove_v all_o man_n to_o be_v serious_a in_o their_o repentance_n and_o not_o to_o content_v themselves_o with_o a_o slender_a examination_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o then_o return_v again_o to_o their_o former_a remissness_n and_o disobedience_n but_o to_o be_v heedful_o careful_a to_o repent_v they_o of_o all_o sin_n and_o to_o be_v constant_a in_o that_o care_n without_o alteration_n without_o interruption_n and_o that_o our_o repentance_n respect_v rather_o a_o shame_n and_o grief_n to_o have_v offend_v so_o gracious_a a_o god_n than_o any_o fear_n of_o temporal_a or_o eternal_a punishment_n repentance_n saul_n and_o ahabs_n repentance_n lest_o as_o do_v saul_n and_o ahab_n by_o such_o false_a and_o feign_a repentance_n they_o lose_v their_o soul_n three_o see_v the_o soul_n can_v be_v cure_v but_o by_o repentance_n neither_o can_v apply_v or_o apprehend_v christ_n jesus_n unless_o it_o be_v first_o prepare_v and_o make_v fit_a by_o the_o exercise_n of_o these_o duty_n and_o not_o to_o satisfy_v themselves_o with_o the_o exercise_n of_o one_o or_o two_o of_o they_o but_o to_o endeavour_v they_o all_o because_o they_o be_v all_o necessary_a to_o repentance_n for_o as_o in_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o law_n he_o that_o fail_v in_o one_o break_v all_o so_o in_o these_o duty_n of_o repentance_n he_o that_o neglect_v one_o presumption_n the_o danger_n of_o presumption_n profit_v by_o none_o but_o annihilate_v the_o purpose_n of_o his_o spiritual_a sorrow_n let_v no_o man_n therefore_o flatter_v himself_o with_o this_o presumption_n that_o if_o he_o have_v be_v a_o extortioner_n a_o thief_n or_o a_o godless_a person_n that_o his_o repentance_n will_v suffice_v though_o he_o be_v sorry_a for_o his_o sin_n and_o acknowledge_v they_o to_o god_n though_o these_o be_v very_o needful_a and_o necessary_a duty_n yet_o they_o be_v not_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o soul_n in_o our_o preparation_n to_o repentance_n therefore_o if_o he_o have_v extort_a 19.8_o luk._n 19.8_o or_o as_o zacheus_n do_v take_v by_o forge_a cavillation_n from_o any_o man_n that_o be_v by_o indirect_a or_o dishonest_a course_n or_o mean_n 9_o verse_n 9_o he_o must_v repent_v as_o zacheus_n do_v and_o make_v restitution_n as_o far_o as_o he_o can_v otherwise_o salvation_n can_v never_o come_v to_o his_o house_n therefore_o as_o they_o be_v all_o necessary_a so_o be_v they_o all_o joint_o necessary_a every_o man_n be_v bind_v to_o all_o these_o as_o god_n and_o grace_n shall_v enable_v he_o four_o see_v christ_n jesus_n be_v that_o physician_n and_o that_o only_a salve_n which_o be_v able_a to_o cure_v a_o wound_a soul_n and_o that_o without_o he_o there_o be_v no_o work_n no_o cause_n no_o mean_n of_o spiritual_a deliverance_n from_o sin_n christ_n we_o must_v sell_v all_o to_o purchase_v christ_n and_o grief_n of_o a_o wound_a conscience_n therefore_o it_o must_v near_o concern_v all_o man_n to_o endeavour_v all_o mean_n to_o purchase_v this_o christ_n their_o salvation_n and_o righteousness_n and_o to_o despise_v all_o thing_n in_o respect_n of_o he_o their_o saviour_n and_o the_o only_a sovereign_a salve_n to_o heal_v their_o wound_a conscience_n and_o see_v we_o have_v jesus_n christ_n propose_v we_o to_o be_v our_o salvation_n faithful_a the_o

and_o repute_v he_o as_o if_o they_o have_v be_v commit_v by_o he_o he_o supply_v our_o place_n as_o our_o surety_n and_o mediator_n even_o so_o his_o righteousness_n be_v make_v we_o not_o as_o though_o his_o be_v infuse_v or_o translate_v into_o we_o as_o a_o thing_n inherent_a and_o inhabit_v in_o we_o but_o because_o it_o be_v repute_v we_o and_o impute_v free_o to_o we_o as_o if_o we_o ourselves_o imputation_n note_n we_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o as_o he_o be_v sin_n in_o we_o by_o imputation_n have_v wrought_v it_o in_o our_o own_o person_n for_o justification_n and_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v all_o one_o and_o the_o same_o for_o to_o justify_v be_v for_o god_n not_o to_o impute_v sin_n unto_o we_o but_o to_o accept_v we_o for_o righteous_a and_o to_o pardon_v absolve_v and_o pronounce_v we_o just_a for_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n impute_v unto_o we_o for_o so_o soon_o as_o the_o elect_n be_v absolve_v from_o their_o sin_n they_o be_v forthwith_o adopt_v into_o the_o right_n and_o privilege_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n the_o effect_n of_o justification_n be_v peace_n of_o conscience_n that_o be_v when_o we_o perceive_v ourselves_o to_o be_v deliver_v from_o our_o sin_n before_o god_n judgement_n seat_n and_o the_o judgement_n of_o our_o own_o conscience_n 5.1_o rom._n 8.1_o rom._n 5.1_o for_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o they_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n and_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n we_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n even_o that_o peace_n which_o pass_v all_o understanding_n whereas_o there_o be_v no_o true_a peace_n to_o the_o wicked_a but_o they_o be_v like_o the_o rage_a sea_n that_o can_v rest_v who_o water_n cast_v up_o nothing_o but_o mud_n filth_n and_o mire_n 21._o esay_n 57.20_o 21._o even_o so_o the_o wicked_a have_v no_o peace_n say_v god_n again_o our_o justification_n make_v we_o have_v free_a access_n to_o god_n by_o prayer_n with_o confidence_n to_o be_v hear_v for_o christ_n his_o sake_n for_o sin_n be_v the_o makebate_n and_o wall_n of_o partition_n betwixt_o god_n and_o we_o now_o our_o sin_n be_v do_v away_o when_o we_o be_v justify_v and_o therefore_o with_o boldness_n we_o may_v approach_v unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n 16._o rom._n 8.15_o 16._o for_o we_o have_v now_o receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n by_o which_o we_o cry_v abba_n father_n the_o spirit_n itself_o bear_v witness_v to_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n by_o which_o we_o conceive_v very_o great_a good_a hope_n in_o he_o to_o who_o we_o pray_v like_o suppliant_n that_o he_o will_v in_o his_o fatherly_a affection_n towards_o we_o and_o in_o his_o good_a time_n give_v we_o those_o thing_n whereof_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n justification_n also_o beget_v patience_n in_o affliction_n and_o make_v a_o man_n rejoice_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o his_o tribulation_n know_v that_o tribulation_n produce_v patience_n 4._o rom._n 5.3_o 4._o patience_n proof_n and_o proof_n hope_v through_o the_o persuasion_n of_o our_o reconciliation_n unto_o god_n and_o our_o assurance_n that_o all_o thing_n how_o bitter_a and_o grievous_a soever_o do_v work_n for_o the_o best_a unto_o they_o that_o love_n god_n 8.28_o rom._n 8.28_o and_o be_v please_v unto_o he_o in_o their_o good_a action_n now_o glorification_n be_v a_o inseparable_a companion_n and_o a_o notable_a effect_n of_o justification_n be_v free_v from_o sin_n and_o make_v the_o servant_n of_o god_n 23._o rom._n 6.22_o 23._o we_o have_v our_o fruit_n in_o holiness_n and_o the_o end_n be_v everlasting_a life_n for_o the_o reward_n of_o sin_n be_v death_n but_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n be_v eternal_a life_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n by_o grace_n impute_v to_o we_o and_o by_o faith_n receive_v of_o we_o note_n note_n work_v in_o we_o a_o desire_n care_n and_o endeavour_v to_o obey_v god_n and_o his_o death_n for_o which_o our_o sin_n be_v remit_v work_v in_o we_o another_o death_n whereby_o we_o die_v to_o sin_n and_o his_o glorious_a righteousness_n wherewith_o we_o be_v invest_v and_o make_v to_o be_v repute_v righteous_a do_v purchase_v and_o merit_n for_o we_o eternal_a life_n and_o glory_n remission_n of_o sin_n be_v a_o gracious_a act_n of_o god_n whereby_o for_o the_o merit_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o christ_n he_o do_v perfect_o forgive_v both_o the_o fault_n and_o punishment_n therefore_o saint_n paul_n say_v that_o by_o he_o we_o have_v redemption_n through_o his_o blood_n etc._n eph._n 1.7_o etc._n etc._n even_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n according_a to_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o grace_n 1.3_o rom._n 8.1_o heb._n 1.3_o and_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 have_v by_o himself_o purge_v our_o sin_n and_o by_o who_o the_o father_n have_v reconcile_v we_o unto_o himself_o therefore_o it_o be_v absurd_a to_o think_v that_o the_o punishment_n be_v retain_v when_o the_o sin_n be_v remit_v for_o if_o the_o proper_a cause_n be_v deface_v than_o the_o effect_n thereof_o must_v needs_o be_v abolish_v if_o the_o body_n be_v remove_v the_o shadow_n thereof_o remain_v not_o so_o if_o sin_n be_v pardon_v the_o punishment_n be_v remit_v as_o for_o the_o cross_n which_o the_o faithful_a suffer_v they_o be_v not_o to_o be_v repute_v as_o curse_n or_o penalty_n of_o vengeance_n inflict_v of_o god_n as_o of_o a_o ireful_a and_o direful_a judge_n but_o they_o be_v to_o be_v esteem_v only_o as_o trial_n or_o as_o punishment_n of_o castigation_n impose_v of_o god_n as_o a_o love_a father_n desire_v the_o welfare_n and_o welldoing_a of_o his_o child_n 12.6_o revel_v 3.19_o heb._n 12.6_o as_o many_o as_o i_o love_v say_v the_o lord_n i_o rebuke_v and_o chasten_v he_o scourge_v every_o son_n which_o he_o receive_v the_o lord_n try_v we_o by_o affliction_n as_o gold_n be_v try_v with_o fire_n in_o the_o furnace_n he_o keep_v we_o by_o the_o cross_n within_o our_o limit_n as_o water_n be_v hold_v in_o with_o bank_n note_n note_n and_o with_o the_o thorny_a hedge_n of_o trouble_n and_o vexation_n he_o keep_v we_o within_o our_o bound_n and_o walk_n be_v give_v by_o nature_n to_o break_v out_o and_o stray_v therefore_o david_n say_v before_o i_o be_v afflict_v i_o go_v astray_o but_o now_o have_v i_o keep_v thy_o word_n 119.67_o psal_n 119.67_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n which_o send_v cross_n to_o his_o child_n to_o save_v they_o that_o they_o perish_v not_o with_o the_o wicked_a world_n augustin_n augustin_n augustine_n say_v that_o sorrow_n before_o pardon_n of_o sin_n be_v punishment_n of_o sinner_n but_o after_o pardon_n they_o be_v trial_n and_o exercise_n of_o just_a man_n and_o so_o for_o death_n itself_o the_o sting_n and_o strength_n thereof_o which_o be_v sin_n 57_o 1_o cor._n 15_o 56_o 57_o be_v abolish_v by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n upon_o the_o cross_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v to_o be_v repute_v but_o as_o a_o trial_n or_o chastisement_n whereby_o the_o lord_n do_v humble_v we_o and_o teach_v we_o humility_n and_o the_o flight_n of_o sin_n and_o do_v exercise_n and_o prove_v our_o faith_n fortitude_n and_o patience_n note_n note_n justification_n be_v a_o most_o free_a act_n of_o god_n and_o perform_v free_o by_o god_n without_o coaction_n or_o the_o least_o inducement_n by_o any_o dignity_n present_a or_o foresee_v to_o be_v in_o we_o hereafter_o for_o be_v absolute_a lord_n of_o all_o he_o may_v show_v mercy_n on_o who_o he_o listen_v 2.3_o eph._n 2.3_o for_o we_o be_v by_o nature_n all_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n and_o the_o vessel_n of_o the_o devil_n destitute_a of_o all_o true_a grace_n 5._o rom._n 5._o and_o subject_a to_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n remember_v then_o that_o it_o be_v free_a in_o regard_n of_o we_o that_o do_v not_o nor_o can_v not_o no_o way_n deserve_v it_o and_o free_a also_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n who_o do_v free_o devise_v and_o dispose_v the_o mean_n thereof_o and_o free_o work_v faith_n within_o we_o by_o which_o we_o do_v apply_v it_o to_o we_o and_o be_v just_o perform_v in_o regard_n of_o christ_n who_o by_o his_o all-sufficient_a merit_n do_v deserve_v it_o and_o by_o desert_n do_v acquire_v it_o for_o we_o justification_n be_v also_o one_o absolute_a entire_a and_o individual_a act_n it_o be_v only_o act_v in_o this_o life_n although_o it_o be_v divers_a time_n renew_v and_o apply_v afresh_o in_o we_o as_o when_o the_o person_n justify_v do_v fall_v into_o sin_n and_o repent_v now_o though_o it_o be_v a_o most_o perfect_a and_o plenary_a work_n of_o god_n yet_o we_o come_v to_o the_o full_a persuasion_n of_o it_o but_o by_o degree_n and_o though_o god_n at_o once_o forgive_v a_o man_n his_o sin_n by_o a_o

it_o seem_v to_o be_v yet_o great_a to_o take_v upon_o he_o to_o satisfy_v for_o the_o debt_n of_o man_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o man_n and_o to_o redeem_v he_o when_o he_o have_v deserve_v evil_a and_o condemnation_n but_o it_o be_v more_o wonderful_a that_o god_n will_v become_v flesh_n of_o our_o flesh_n and_o bone_n of_o our_o bone_n 5.30_o eph._n 5.30_o be_v thankful_a therefore_o o_o devout_a soul_n give_v praise_n unto_o god_n who_o create_v thou_o when_o thou_o be_v not_o who_o redeem_v thou_o from_o sin_n and_o misery_n when_o for_o sin_n thou_o be_v condemn_v and_o who_o have_v prepare_v for_o thou_o the_o eternal_a joy_n of_o heaven_n if_o by_o faith_n thou_o adhere_v to_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n which_o the_o lord_n of_o his_o goodness_n give_v we_o grace_v evermore_o to_o do_v christ_n jesus_n be_v the_o sum_n or_o compendium_n of_o the_o gospel_n gospel_n christ_n the_o sum_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o who_o action_n and_o holy_a suffering_n the_o main_a execution_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v only_o and_o whole_o finish_v for_o he_o be_v the_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n the_o covenant_n be_v only_o promise_v but_o not_o perform_v until_o christ_n himself_o come_v in_o our_o nature_n who_o do_v first_o discharge_v our_o former_a debt_n testament_n why_o the_o gospel_n be_v call_v the_o new_a testament_n we_o ought_v the_o justice_n of_o god_n before_o he_o do_v seal_v and_o ratify_v the_o new_a covenant_n of_o the_o gospel_n therefore_o be_v the_o gospel_n call_v the_o new_a testament_n of_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n because_o the_o title_n and_o interest_n of_o salvation_n can_v not_o be_v derive_v on_o the_o child_n of_o god_n but_o by_o christ_n the_o testator_n his_o suffering_n and_o death_n in_o his_o humane_a nature_n it_o be_v also_o call_v the_o last_o will_n of_o jesus_n christ_n testament_n why_o the_o last_o testament_n because_o god_n have_v full_o determine_v that_o this_o testament_n this_o covenant_n shall_v remain_v unalterable_a to_o all_o posterity_n there_o be_v no_o purpose_n in_o god_n no_o power_n in_o man_n to_o alter_v repeal_n or_o change_v the_o form_n of_o this_o covenant_n be_v determine_v by_o the_o whole_a trinity_n from_o before_o all_o beginning_n to_o be_v the_o last_o refuge_n for_o sinful_a man_n and_o the_o only_a and_o most_o safe_a mean_n of_o their_o spiritual_a deliverance_n man_n the_o gospel_n be_v the_o last_o refuge_n for_o sinful_a man_n it_o be_v also_o in_o the_o fullness_n of_o time_n perfect_o finish_v by_o christ_n as_o it_o be_v before_o determine_v in_o the_o counsel_n of_o the_o trinity_n and_o from_o this_o doctrine_n do_v issue_v this_o foundation_n of_o christian_a religion_n that_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n be_v purchase_v only_o by_o the_o righteousness_n of_o jesus_n christ_n our_o redemption_n who_o in_o our_o nature_n satisfy_v our_o contempt_n and_o in_o our_o nature_n work_v our_o righteousness_n do_v in_o our_o nature_n and_o in_o our_o behalf_n indent_v with_o god_n and_o enter_v these_o covenant_n with_o he_o for_o we_o and_o our_o salvation_n and_o last_o to_o ratify_v all_o he_o do_v die_v in_o our_o nature_n religion_n the_o foundation_n of_o christian_a religion_n and_o with_o the_o blood_n of_o his_o most_o sacred_a hand_n subscribe_v and_o seal_v his_o testament_n our_o covenant_n whereby_o it_o be_v make_v unquestionable_a true_a and_o unalterable_a to_o all_o time_n and_o posterity_n it_o be_v evident_a then_o that_o the_o matter_n of_o the_o gospel_n gospel_n the_o word_n and_o work_n of_o christ_n the_o matter_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v whole_o contain_v only_o in_o the_o word_n and_o work_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o that_o christ_n be_v the_o contract_n compendium_n of_o all_o such_o particular_n as_o be_v contain_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o man_n salvation_n and_o that_o therefore_o the_o canon_n and_o decree_n of_o counsel_n and_o ecclesiastical_a state_n nay_o the_o very_a writing_n of_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n add_v not_o any_o matter_n to_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n but_o rather_o to_o be_v understand_v as_o interpretation_n and_o plain_a exposition_n of_o such_o secret_n as_o the_o wisdom_n of_o christ_n jesus_n think_v good_a to_o fold_v inallegory_n and_o dark_a sentence_n for_o christ_n leave_v not_o his_o work_n defective_a and_o imperfect_a whereby_o it_o may_v require_v correction_n of_o any_o but_o in_o a_o most_o exact_a performance_n therefore_o say_v saint_n paul_n 14._o 1_o cor._n 3.11_o 12_o 14._o other_o foundation_n can_v no_o man_n lay_v then_o that_o which_o be_v already_o lay_v which_o be_v christ_n jesus_n and_o he_o assure_v a_o reward_n to_o they_o that_o build_v upon_o this_o foundation_n and_o not_o to_o they_o that_o build_v a_o new_a foundation_n or_o alter_v this_o which_o be_v already_o lay_v christ_n then_o the_o foundatlon_n of_o christian_a regligion_n and_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o gospel_n do_v execute_v his_o divine_a office_n with_o a_o double_a diligence_n his_o word_n his_o work_n by_o his_o word_n be_v understand_v such_o spiritual_a doctrine_n as_o he_o daily_o deliver_v to_o his_o hearer_n whether_o it_o be_v direction_n admonition_n reformation_n or_o interpretation_n in_o all_o which_o our_o saviour_n have_v so_o abundant_o travel_v as_o that_o not_o only_o the_o apostle_n but_o the_o catholic_a church_n also_o may_v receive_v ample_a and_o sufficient_a direction_n direction_n the_o word_n of_o christ_n give_v all_o man_n sufficient_a divine_a direction_n both_o for_o divine_a doctrine_n and_o spiritual_a discipline_n by_o his_o work_n be_v understand_v every_o act_n and_o all_o the_o passage_n of_o his_o temporal_a life_n from_o his_o incarnation_n to_o his_o death_n upon_o the_o cross_n in_o all_o which_o time_n he_o be_v continual_o work_v somewhat_o that_o be_v available_a and_o necessary_a to_o the_o redemption_n of_o mankind_n thus_o be_v christ_n general_o to_o be_v understand_v christ_n a_o general_a understanding_n of_o christ_n as_o that_o he_o be_v the_o principal_a matter_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o only_a work_a mean_n of_o our_o savation_n now_o to_o make_v this_o doctrine_n both_o familiar_a and_o profitable_a to_o christian_a man_n of_o easy_a understanding_n this_o double_a care_n of_o christ_n be_v subdivide_v into_o these_o particular_n soul_n the_o duty_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o word_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o time_n of_o his_o incarnation_n do_v instruct_v we_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o society_n the_o duty_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v all_o those_o thing_n that_o be_v needful_o require_v in_o the_o state_n of_o christianity_n whether_o we_o respect_v the_o necessary_a faith_n of_o the_o church_n the_o necessary_a order_n in_o the_o church_n or_o the_o necessary_a obedience_n to_o the_o church_n society_n the_o duty_n of_o society_n the_o duty_n of_o society_n be_v civil_a action_n and_o humanity_n that_o be_v a_o love_a charitable_a and_o orderly_o converse_v of_o christian_a man_n one_o with_o another_o and_o this_o our_o saviour_n christ_n call_v the_o great_a commandment_n great_a indeed_o and_o of_o great_a consequence_n because_o without_o this_o duty_n of_o humanity_n we_o can_v perform_v unto_o god_n our_o duty_n of_o divinity_n 20._o 1_o joh._n 4.12_o 20._o for_o he_o that_o love_v not_o his_o neighbour_n who_o he_o have_v see_v can_v love_v god_n who_o he_o have_v not_o see_v and_o this_o society_n and_o duty_n of_o the_o soul_n comprehend_v general_o the_o substance_n of_o such_o doctrine_n as_o christ_n jesus_n himself_o have_v deliver_v and_o leave_v behind_o he_o for_o our_o example_n also_o the_o matter_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o work_n of_o christ_n and_o therein_o such_o thing_n be_v comprehend_v as_o be_v necessary_a to_o be_v do_v by_o christ_n 10._o heb._n 10.9_o 10._o and_o necessary_a to_o be_v know_v and_o believe_v of_o we_o be_v the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n without_o which_o it_o be_v impossible_a we_o shall_v be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n favour_n and_o by_o which_o the_o covenant_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v both_o obtain_v and_o confirm_v unto_o we_o which_o work_v of_o christ_n be_v reduce_v to_o these_o principal_n to_o his_o birth_n to_o his_o life_n and_o to_o his_o death_n what_o he_o do_v by_o assume_v our_o nature_n what_o he_o do_v and_o suffer_v by_o live_v in_o our_o nature_n and_o what_o he_o do_v by_o suffer_v when_o he_o die_v in_o our_o nature_n bear_v what_o he_o do_v in_o be_v bear_v this_o be_v the_o most_o orderly_a understanding_n of_o the_o work_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n for_o when_o christ_n do_v assume_v our_o nature_n and_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n he_o do_v a_o act_n of_o wonderful_a great_a love_n and_o of_o great_a humility_n of_o great_a humility_n in_o that_o he_o deign_v to_o descend_v his_o

nature_n and_o by_o restorative_n and_o requisite_a diet_n bring_v a_o new_a flesh_n wholesome_a and_o without_o disease_n the_o former_a disease_a flesh_n be_v utter_o waste_v and_o consume_v with_o the_o extremity_n of_o physic_n affection_n how_o to_o mortify_v our_o disease_a action_n and_o affection_n so_o he_o that_o be_v resolve_v in_o his_o repentance_n and_o have_v a_o loathe_n and_o detestation_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o desire_v to_o free_v his_o soul_n from_o the_o contagion_n of_o sin_n must_v also_o resolve_v to_o endure_v such_o bitter_a physic_n and_o strict_a diet_n as_o the_o judgement_n of_o spiritual_a physic_n do_v prescribe_v he_o whereby_o all_o the_o evil_a deprave_a and_o corrupt_a affection_n of_o his_o soul_n may_v be_v utter_o waste_v that_o thereby_o his_o soul_n may_v have_v new_a and_o fresh_a endowment_n of_o grace_n without_o taint_n without_o disease_n without_o grief_n this_o be_v figure_v in_o the_o manner_n of_o god_n call_v moses_n to_o his_o princely_a and_o prophetical_a office_n for_o when_o moses_n make_v offer_v to_o come_v near_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n in_o the_o bush_n 6._o exod._n 3.5_o 6._o god_n forbid_v he_o say_v come_v not_o hither_o put_v thy_o shoe_n off_o thy_o foot_n that_o be_v before_o thou_o presume_v to_o approach_v my_o presence_n thou_o must_v put_v off_o thy_o sinful_a and_o corrupt_a affection_n for_o he_o that_o have_v base_a and_o vile_a affection_n be_v not_o fit_a be_v not_o worthy_a the_o presence_n of_o god_n it_o be_v also_o command_v of_o god_n in_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n that_o they_o that_o be_v pollute_v with_o the_o touch_n of_o any_o unclean_a thing_n 15.2_o levit._fw-la 15.2_o be_v for_o a_o time_n prohibit_v the_o sanctuary_n and_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o have_v a_o time_n limit_v to_o cleanse_v themselves_o before_o they_o be_v allow_v and_o admit_v for_o clean_a person_n all_o which_o ceremony_n do_v but_o note_v unto_o we_o the_o nature_n of_o holiness_n how_o impossible_a it_o be_v to_o be_v reconcile_v with_o sin_n for_o as_o the_o two_o contrary_a element_n fire_n and_o water_n can_v possible_o be_v in_o any_o one_o substance_n without_o intestine_a strife_n belial_n no_o peace_n between_o god_n and_o belial_n so_o god_n and_o belial_n grace_n and_o sin_n can_v never_o conspire_v in_o any_o one_o particular_a subject_n in_o the_o same_o respect_n but_o what_o be_v gracious_a can_v be_v sinful_a and_o what_o be_v sinful_a can_v be_v gracious_a there_o be_v in_o they_o a_o full_a opposition_n of_o nature_n not_o to_o be_v reconcile_v 2.12_o phil._n 2.12_o therefore_o it_o be_v necessary_a and_o needful_a that_o before_o we_o entertain_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n we_o must_v first_o discharge_v and_o abandon_v our_o sin_n which_o have_v have_v so_o long_a entertainment_n in_o we_o and_o before_o that_o we_o can_v be_v regenerate_v and_o make_v the_o son_n of_o god_n we_o must_v mortify_v our_o sinful_a affection_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n saint_n paul_n admonish_v the_o colossian_n to_o the_o imitation_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o holiness_n advise_v they_o first_o to_o mortification_n as_o if_o without_o that_o mean_v the_o other_o be_v impossible_a mortify_v therefore_o say_v he_o your_o member_n 6._o col._n 3.5_o 6._o which_o be_v on_o the_o earth_n fornication_n uncleanness_n etc._n etc._n and_o he_o give_v a_o reason_n of_o this_o direction_n in_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o roman_n for_o if_o you_o live_v after_o the_o flesh_n you_o shall_v die_v 8.13_o rom._n 8.13_o but_o if_o you_o mortify_v the_o deed_n of_o the_o body_n by_o the_o spirit_n you_o shall_v live_v by_o which_o place_n we_o be_v teach_v what_o mortification_n be_v and_o of_o what_o necessity_n it_o be_v mortification_n be_v the_o abolish_n of_o the_o deed_n of_o sin_n in_o our_o flesh_n be_v what_o mortification_n be_v by_o the_o grace_n and_o operation_n of_o god_n spirit_n by_o the_o deed_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v mean_v not_o only_o our_o evil_a action_n but_o our_o desire_n and_o carnal_a affection_n saint_n paul_n in_o the_o place_n before_o allege_v 6._o col._n 3.5_o 6._o call_v they_o member_n of_o the_o earth_n mortify_v therefore_o your_o member_n which_o be_v upon_o the_o earth_n fornication_n uncleanness_n inordinate_a affection_n evil_a concupiscence_n 5.6_o luke_n 5.6_o and_o covetousness_n which_o be_v idolatry_n for_o which_o thing_n sake_n the_o wrath_n of_o god_n come_v upon_o the_o child_n of_o disobedience_n in_o which_o he_o comprehend_v not_o only_o our_o sinful_a action_n but_o our_o affection_n also_o nay_o the_o very_a natural_a concupiscence_n and_o depravednesse_n of_o our_o nature_n perform_v to_o endeavour_v exact_o be_v exact_o to_o perform_v not_o that_o any_o man_n be_v able_a exact_o to_o perform_v these_o duty_n but_o sincere_o to_o endeavour_v they_o and_o that_o our_o defect_n may_v be_v in_o our_o power_n but_o not_o in_o our_o purpose_n and_o endeavour_v therefore_o you_o must_v mortify_v your_o sin_n of_o action_n your_o sin_n of_o affection_n and_o your_o sin_n by_o descent_n and_o see_v mortification_n be_v a_o office_n of_o the_o spirit_n quest_n here_o import_v a_o question_n whether_o the_o word_n note_v spirit_n in_o this_o place_n be_v mean_v of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n or_o the_o spirit_n of_o man_n our_o natural_a soul_n it_o be_v answer_v answ_n that_o the_o spirit_n execute_v this_o office_n of_o mortification_n be_v principal_o mean_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o give_v the_o first_o motion_n of_o desire_n in_o every_o godly_a action_n it_o be_v also_o respective_o mean_v of_o the_o care_n and_o travel_v of_o our_o own_o spirit_n or_o soul_n 2.13_o note_n phil._n 2.13_o not_o that_o our_o own_o spirit_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o our_o mortification_n but_o be_v first_o cause_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n it_o be_v entertain_v and_o continue_v by_o the_o exercise_n of_o our_o own_o reform_a spirit_n our_o spirit_n have_v no_o such_o strength_n in_o their_o own_o nature_n but_o as_o they_o be_v prepare_v by_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o as_o in_o cast_v a_o stone_n or_o run_v of_o a_o bowl_n though_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o arm_n give_v the_o first_o motion_n to_o the_o bowl_n or_o stone_n yet_o afterward_o be_v the_o motion_n continue_v a_o competent_a time_n as_o well_o because_o of_o the_o powerful_a move_n of_o the_o arm_n as_o also_o because_o of_o the_o aptness_n or_o fitness_n of_o the_o thing_n move_v so_o in_o the_o office_n of_o mortification_n note_n note_n and_o in_o all_o other_o divine_a office_n of_o the_o soul_n though_o the_o soul_n move_v not_o itself_o to_o these_o holy_a action_n action_n no_o soul_n can_v move_v itself_o to_o divine_a action_n yet_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o spiritual_a nature_n of_o our_o soul_n when_o it_o be_v once_o move_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n it_o than_o continue_v such_o motion_n towards_o perfection_n so_o the_o prime_a honour_n of_o the_o holy_a exercise_n of_o mortification_n and_o so_o of_o all_o other_o spiritual_a office_n be_v whole_o to_o be_v ascribe_v to_o the_o power_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n which_o move_v in_o our_o heart_n every_o act_n and_o every_o purpose_n of_o well-doing_n and_o he_o do_v also_o illuminate_v we_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n infuse_v a_o new_a and_o heavenly_a light_n into_o our_o mind_n be_v so_o blind_a before_o as_o that_o it_o neither_o see_v nor_o can_v see_v the_o thing_n which_o do_v belong_v to_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n 2.14_o 1_o cor._n 2.14_o the_o natural_a man_n faith_n saint_n paul_n perceive_v not_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n neither_o can_v he_o know_v they_o through_o ignorance_n in_o like_a manner_n also_o in_o the_o will_n which_o be_v altogether_o perverse_a and_o whole_o fall_v from_o god_n he_o work_v a_o uprightness_n and_o in_o all_o the_o affection_n a_o new_a holiness_n hence_o proceed_v that_o new_a man_n which_o be_v create_v after_o god_n in_o true_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n 4.24_o ephes_n 4.24_o and_o cause_v we_o be_v enlighten_v and_o thus_o change_v to_o apprehend_v his_o mercy_n to_o desire_v and_o affect_v our_o amendment_n and_o to_o answer_v his_o call_n like_o david_n for_o when_o god_n have_v pierce_v david_n ear_n by_o his_o spirit_n he_o answer_v loe_o i_o come_v 27.9_o psal_n 27.9_o there_o be_v also_o a_o necessity_n of_o mortification_n impose_v upon_o every_o man_n upon_o pain_n of_o condemnation_n this_o be_v show_v in_o the_o word_n before_o allege_a by_o s._n paul_n for_o say_v he_o if_o you_o live_v after_o the_o flesh_n you_o shall_v die_v but_o if_o you_o mortify_v the_o deed_n of_o the_o body_n 8.13_o rom._n 8.13_o you_o shall_v live_v whereby_o the_o apostle_n propose_v life_n and_o death_n before_o the_o roman_n

eternal_a life_n and_o we_o be_v sure_a and_o believe_v that_o thou_o be_v christ_n the_o son_n of_o the_o live_a god_n and_o christ_n say_v unto_o they_o which_o believe_v in_o he_o 8._o john_n 8._o if_o you_o abide_v in_o my_o word_n you_o be_v very_o my_o disciple_n and_o you_o shall_v know_v the_o truth_n thereof_o come_v that_o assuredness_n of_o faith_n note_n note_n whereof_o mention_n be_v make_v before_o in_o god_n case_n and_o religion_n all_o thing_n be_v blind_a and_o doubtful_a to_o man_n natural_a reason_n but_o unto_o faith_n they_o be_v certain_a and_o clear_a and_o thereby_o we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n faith_n do_v take_v hold_n of_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n which_o we_o do_v request_n of_o he_o in_o prayer_n the_o attainment_n of_o the_o which_o can_v be_v hope_v for_o nor_o trust_v upon_o without_o we_o ask_v in_o faith_n 1.6_o james_n 1.6_o wherefore_o saint_n james_n say_v let_v he_o ask_v in_o faith_n doubt_v nothing_o for_o he_o that_o be_v doubt_v and_o waver_v be_v like_o a_o wave_n of_o the_o sea_n toss_v to_o and_o f●owith_v the_o wind_n and_o carry_v with_o violence_n and_o christ_n say_v very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o 24_o mark_n 11.23_o 24_o whatsoever_o you_o request_v in_o your_o prayer_n believe_v that_o you_o shall_v obtain_v it_o and_o it_o shall_v befall_v unto_o you_o again_o faith_n do_v work_v in_o he_o that_o be_v justify_v a_o peaceable_a quiet_a good_a and_o content_v conscience_n towards_o god_n through_o christ_n so_o the_o apostle_n testify_v say_v therefore_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n 5._o rom._n 5._o we_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n without_o this_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a that_o we_o shall_v have_v a_o quiet_a conscience_n towards_o god_n for_o as_o be_v say_v before_o that_o by_o faith_n we_o do_v apprehend_v the_o grace_n of_o reconcilement_n and_o justification_n purchase_v for_o we_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n faith_n must_v needs_o therefore_o work_v in_o we_o the_o invocation_n adoration_n 10._o rom._n 10._o and_o worship_n of_o he_o who_o we_o do_v believe_v in_o how_o shall_v they_o call_v upon_o he_o say_v the_o apostle_n in_o who_o they_o have_v not_o believe_v and_o the_o blind_a man_n which_o our_o saviour_n make_v to_o see_v when_o he_o have_v say_v lord_n i_o do_v believe_v truth_n john_n 9.38_o the_o confession_n of_o truth_n he_o worship_v he_o immediate_o in_o who_o he_o believe_v for_o by_o faith_n we_o do_v confess_v the_o truth_n that_o be_v once_o believe_v and_o know_v of_o we_o so_o the_o apostle_n do_v join_v faith_n and_o confession_n together_o for_o to_o believe_v with_o the_o heart_n justifi_v and_o to_o acknowledge_v with_o the_o mouth_n make_v a_o man_n safe_a have_v the_o selfsame_o spirit_n of_o faith_n at_o the_o point_n of_o death_n we_o do_v by_o faith_n commend_v our_o soul_n and_o spirit_n unto_o the_o lord_n so_o do_v the_o thief_n upon_o the_o cross_n 7.59_o math._n 27._o act_n 7.59_o and_o saint_n stephen_n also_o when_o he_o be_v stone_n this_o be_v the_o last_o work_n of_o faith_n towards_o god_n for_o after_o the_o yield_v up_o of_o the_o spirit_n once_o there_o be_v no_o long_a place_n nor_o use_v of_o faith_n these_o be_v therefore_o the_o work_n of_o faith_n towards_o god_n first_o the_o love_n of_o god_n a_o good_a conscience_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n hope_v of_o thing_n to_o come_v a_o boldness_n to_o repair_v by_o prayer_n to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n invocation_n adoration_n and_o worship_n confession_n of_o the_o truth_n obedience_n perseverance_n and_o the_o yield_a up_o of_o the_o spirit_n to_o go_v immediate_o unto_o god_n the_o faithful_a be_v comfort_v in_o the_o lord_n by_o the_o benefit_n of_o faith_n whereupon_o christ_n also_o when_o he_o admonish_v his_o disciple_n from_o whence_o they_o shall_v seek_v their_o comfort_n in_o adversity_n he_o say_v etc._n john_n 14.1_o etc._n etc._n let_v not_o your_o heart_n be_v trouble_v believe_v in_o god_n believe_v also_o in_o i_o for_o there_o be_v in_o none_o great_a goodness_n in_o none_o great_a mercy_n in_o none_o great_a knowledge_n of_o those_o thing_n wherewith_o all_o our_o heart_n be_v torment_v in_o none_o more_o knowledge_n and_o power_n to_o help_v and_o aid_v then_o be_v in_o god_n himself_o 1.3_o 2_o cor._n 1.3_o so_o that_o he_o be_v just_o call_v the_o father_n of_o mercy_n and_o god_n of_o all_o comfort_n for_o he_o that_o be_v faithful_a do_v apply_v himself_o to_o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n and_o by_o it_o we_o do_v perceive_v the_o efficacy_n and_o sense_n thereof_o and_o it_o bring_v comfort_n unto_o the_o trouble_a heart_n by_o faith_n we_o do_v believe_v the_o promise_n of_o grace_n and_o do_v by_o it_o embrace_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v speak_v of_o god_n in_o his_o word_n faith_n do_v also_o mortify_v the_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o make_v a_o man_n mind_n humble_a and_o lowly_a and_o work_v many_o other_o notable_a matter_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o believer_n this_o excellent_a and_o rare_a jewel_n be_v faith_n the_o excellence_n whereof_o be_v surpass_v precious_a wherewith_o we_o must_v of_o necessity_n be_v endue_v to_o become_v perfect_a man_n 11._o heb._n 11._o saint_n paul_n say_v that_o faith_n be_v the_o ground_n of_o thing_n hope_v for_o and_o the_o evidence_n of_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o see_v this_o be_v a_o special_a jewel_n and_o happy_a be_v the_o man_n that_o have_v it_o but_o in_o quantity_n comparable_a to_o a_o grain_n of_o mustard_n seed_n it_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o thing_n hope_v for_o as_o if_o it_o be_v say_v whatsoever_o cross_n or_o calamity_n vex_v we_o if_o we_o hope_v for_o relief_n and_o ease_n we_o must_v ground_v it_o upon_o faith_n otherwise_o our_o hope_n be_v no_o hope_n it_o be_v the_o evidence_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v note_n note_n it_o be_v the_o patefaction_n or_o lay_v open_a as_o it_o be_v of_o the_o very_a thing_n though_o far_o from_o our_o sight_n which_o be_v expect_v and_o long_v for_o in_o hope_n the_o thing_n hope_v for_o through_o it_o be_v as_o it_o be_v 1._o eph._n 1._o evident_o see_v and_o lay_v before_o our_o eye_n we_o may_v upon_o this_o ground_n build_v so_o certain_a a_o foundation_n of_o hope_n of_o the_o joy_n to_o come_v as_o if_o we_o be_v settle_v in_o heaven_n itself_o with_o christ_n it_o be_v indeed_o the_o assurance_n of_o all_o our_o comfort_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n and_o whensoever_o we_o lie_v this_o evidence_n before_o the_o celestial_a judge_n by_o prayer_n for_o therein_o it_o appear_v to_o be_v faith_n or_o not_o to_o be_v he_o can_v but_o allow_v it_o so_o current_a lawful_a and_o effectual_a as_o that_o whatsoever_o we_o ask_v though_o we_o see_v nothing_o to_o answer_v our_o hope_n yet_o we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o that_o we_o shall_v obtain_v our_o desire_n at_o such_o time_n and_o in_o such_o sort_n as_o shall_v be_v most_o fit_a for_o our_o necessity_n in_o so_o much_o as_o we_o may_v be_v bold_a to_o say_v we_o be_v already_o partaker_n of_o that_o we_o look_v for_o before_o it_o come_v 10._o psa_fw-la 34.8_o 9_o 10._o because_o come_v it_o will_v come_v and_o our_o faith_n which_o be_v the_o ground_n and_o the_o evidence_n of_o thing_n hope_v for_o shall_v not_o be_v in_o vain_a and_o therefore_o in_o what_o danger_n so_o ever_o we_o be_v we_o must_v open_v this_o evidence_n even_o our_o faith_n unto_o the_o almighty_a in_o humble_a suit_n and_o hearty_a prayer_n that_o as_o his_o promise_n be_v manifold_a for_o the_o relief_n of_o his_o child_n and_o his_o mean_n infinite_a so_o will_v he_o accept_v of_o our_o faith_n 91._o psal_n 91._o wherein_o we_o stand_v assure_v that_o he_o be_v god_n al-sufficient_a full_a of_o mercy_n and_o truth_n able_a and_o willing_a to_o grant_v what_o we_o ask_v and_o first_o we_o must_v consider_v that_o there_o be_v no_o dissemble_n with_o god_n neither_o can_v we_o brag_v of_o this_o rare_a jewel_n and_o yet_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o infidelity_n which_o then_o appear_v when_o we_o show_v ourselves_o impatient_a at_o the_o chastisement_n and_o correction_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o when_o we_o grudge_v to_o stay_v the_o lord_n leisure_n for_o help_n and_o when_o leave_v the_o mean_v command_v by_o god_n we_o run_v to_o worldly_a and_o forbid_a mean_n these_o thing_n can_v we_o not_o shroud_v nor_o cloak_n under_o any_o colour_n or_o pretence_n for_o he_o that_o search_v the_o heart_n find_v every_o dissimulation_n 5._o act_n 5._o he_o find_v out_o ananias_n and_o saphyra_n in_o their_o hypocrisy_n and_o give_v they_o the_o reward_n of_o death_n because_o they_o will_v seem_v to_o have_v faith_n and_o dissemble_v learn_v of_o the_o

still_o in_o the_o work_n and_o make_n of_o the_o ark_n well_o near_o a_o hundred_o year_n notwithstanding_o that_o he_o be_v mock_v to_o scorn_v and_o overthwart_v of_o the_o wicked_a in_o the_o history_n of_o abraham_n we_o shall_v find_v many_o goodly_a example_n of_o patience_n there_o we_o may_v see_v what_o he_o do_v upon_o the_o faith_n and_o obedience_n of_o god_n which_o be_v wrought_v and_o lighten_v by_o this_o virtue_n of_o patience_n otherwise_o he_o can_v not_o have_v patient_o forsake_v the_o land_n wherein_o he_o be_v bear_v his_o kindred_n and_o his_o father_n house_n and_o undertake_v to_o wander_v like_o a_o stranger_n in_o a_o unknown_a country_n at_o the_o will_n and_o commandment_n of_o god_n abraham_n gen._n 20._o gen._n 12._o abraham_n likewise_o through_o patience_n he_o continue_v to_o dwell_v under_o the_o tent_n in_o the_o promise_a land_n like_v as_o a_o stranger_n and_o patient_o abide_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o the_o promise_n 25.8_o gen_n 25.8_o which_o be_v to_o come_v and_o so_o depart_v out_o of_o this_o life_n and_o die_v in_o a_o quiet_a age_n who_o can_v sufficient_o express_v with_o what_o patience_n he_o use_v the_o matter_n when_o he_o be_v command_v of_o god_n to_o offer_v up_o his_o son_n isaac_n isaac_n gen._n 22._o isaac_n and_o do_v not_o isaac_n declare_v a_o singular_a patience_n in_o that_o he_o do_v patient_o abide_v and_o suffer_v the_o froward_a and_o stubborn_a stop_v up_o of_o his_o well_n and_o water-pipe_n by_o the_o philistine_n his_o enemy_n 15._o gen._n 26_o 15._o and_o that_o he_o do_v patient_o forbear_v to_o do_v any_o thing_n against_o his_o son_n jacob_n 29._o gen._n 27_o 28_o 29._o when_o he_o so_o deceive_v he_o with_o subtlety_n and_o whereas_o he_o think_v to_o bless_v his_o elder_a son_n esau_n who_o he_o love_v he_o bestow_v his_o blessing_n upon_o jacob_n 28.5_o jacob_n gen._n 28.5_o and_o jacob_n declare_v himself_o also_o to_o be_v patient_a in_o that_o he_o do_v obedient_o obey_v his_o parent_n and_o be_v content_v at_o their_o commandment_n to_o forsake_v they_o and_o to_o travel_v like_o a_o stranger_n into_o mesopotamia_n 31._o gen._n 29._o &_o 30._o &_o 31._o yea_o and_o do_v there_o oftentimes_o patient_o suffer_v the_o unjust_a and_o wrongful_a deal_n of_o his_o uncle_n laban_n and_o that_o he_o do_v so_o humble_a himself_o to_o appease_v the_o displeasure_n of_o his_o brother_n esau_n 4._o gen._n 33.3_o 4._o yea_o and_o he_o do_v so_o patient_o digest_v and_o yet_o not_o without_o grief_n 34.25_o gen._n 34.25_o the_o cruelty_n of_o his_o son_n show_v both_o against_o the_o sychemite_n and_o against_o his_o most_o dear_a son_n joseph_n 37.22_o joseph_n gen._n 37.22_o the_o like_a spirit_n of_o patience_n be_v also_o set_v forth_o of_o joseph_n in_o that_o he_o do_v not_o revenge_v the_o malice_n of_o his_o brethren_n be_v well_o able_a to_o have_v do_v it_o but_o do_v exceed_v much_o good_a for_o they_o neither_o do_v disclose_v the_o wickedness_n of_o his_o mistress_n 39.20_o gen._n 39.20_o although_o he_o be_v clap_v into_o prison_n for_o her_o wickedness_n but_o he_o do_v constant_o conceal_v it_o moses_n moses_n and_o abide_v patient_o the_o help_n of_o god_n who_o be_v able_a to_o utter_v the_o great_a pain_n moses_n take_v be_v strengthen_v by_o the_o virtue_n of_o patience_n in_o the_o deliver_n lead_v out_o and_o govern_v of_o the_o israelite_n a_o most_o froward_a and_o stubborn_a people_n who_o often_o murmur_v and_o rebel_v against_o he_o 12._o gen._n 11._o &_o 12._o what_o misliking_n and_o contradiction_n he_o sustain_v of_o they_o yea_o and_o of_o his_o own_o brother_n and_o sister_n 12.3_o numb_a 12.3_o so_o that_o in_o number_n it_o be_v not_o speak_v for_o nought_o that_o he_o be_v a_o man_n most_o afflict_a be_v most_o meek_a of_o all_o man_n on_o the_o earth_n after_o moses_n come_v king_n david_n a_o notable_a example_n of_o patience_n in_o that_o he_o do_v by_o the_o virtue_n of_o patience_n overcome_v the_o rage_n of_o king_n saul_n most_o sore_o and_o continual_a persecution_n 10._o 2_o sam._n 16.5_o 6_o 7_o 10._o and_o in_o that_o he_o patient_o forbear_v semei_n when_o he_o rail_v upon_o he_o and_o will_v suffer_v that_o no_o wrong_n shall_v be_v do_v unto_o he_o who_o can_v wonder_v enough_o at_o the_o exceed_a patience_n of_o job_n for_o which_o he_o be_v call_v patient_a job_n when_o he_o be_v hurl_v down_o from_o the_o high_a degree_n of_o earthly_a felicity_n unto_o the_o very_a bottom_n of_o misery_n job._n job._n he_o neither_o do_v nor_o speak_v any_o otherwise_o than_o become_v a_o godly_a and_o patient_a man_n 7._o 1_o sam._n 2.6_o 7._o he_o tear_v and_o rend_v his_o clothes_n he_o shore_n his_o head_n he_o fall_v to_o the_o ground_n and_o pray_v say_v naked_a come_v i_o from_o my_o mother_n womb_n and_o naked_a thither_o shall_v i_o return_v again_o the_o lord_n give_v and_o the_o lord_n take_v bless_a be_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o when_o he_o be_v strike_v with_o most_o pestilent_a and_o poison_a blain_n and_o sore_n from_o the_o sole_a of_o his_o foot_n to_o the_o crown_n of_o his_o head_n 10._o job_n 2.9_o 10._o and_o that_o his_o wife_n say_v unto_o he_o stand_v thou_o still_o in_o thy_o integrity_n curse_o god_n and_o die_v he_o do_v not_o for_o all_o that_o speak_v any_o one_o word_n of_o impatience_n but_o say_v thou_o have_v speak_v like_o a_o foolish_a woman_n we_o have_v receive_v good_a thing_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o lord_n why_o shall_v we_o not_o then_o suffer_v the_o evil_a after_o the_o prophet_n and_o christ_n jesus_n our_o saviour_n there_o follow_v the_o patience_n of_o the_o holy_a apostle_n and_o martyr_n yea_o all_o the_o holy_a saint_n have_v wrestle_v in_o this_o field_n of_o patience_n 5._o mat._n 5._o of_o which_o some_o have_v sustain_v scorn_v and_o stripe_n fetter_n and_o imprisonment_n and_o some_o have_v be_v stone_v saw_v and_o put_v to_o death_n with_o the_o sword_n some_o have_v wander_v and_o go_v about_o in_o goat_n and_o beast_n skin_n poor_a needy_a vex_v and_o afflict_a which_o the_o world_n be_v not_o worthy_a of_o wander_v in_o wilderness_n in_o mountain_n in_o cave_n and_o in_o den_n thus_o set_v before_o our_o eye_n all_o this_o company_n of_o patient_a godly_a man_n let_v we_o both_o imitate_v and_o endeavour_v their_o patience_n and_o righteousness_n and_o cast_v off_o the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o our_o sin_n wherewith_o we_o be_v encumber_v 2._o heb._n 12.1_o 2._o and_o with_o patience_n and_o alacrity_n run_v the_o race_n and_o gain_v the_o reward_n and_o in_o spite_n of_o hell_n gate_n do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o whole_o endeavour_v ourselves_o to_o attain_v the_o felicity_n which_o be_v promise_v we_o which_o be_v eternal_a life_n and_o for_o as_o much_o as_o the_o godly_a in_o this_o world_n must_v by_o many_o trouble_n enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o joy_n who_o perceive_v not_o how_o necessary_a this_o use_n of_o patience_n be_v to_o bear_v constant_o 5._o proof_n require_v patience_n rom._n 5._o all_o adversity_n for_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n it_o be_v require_v of_o the_o faithful_a that_o they_o be_v sufficient_o prove_v and_o try_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n and_o no_o man_n can_v be_v well_o try_v by_o trouble_n but_o through_o patience_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v trouble_n breed_v patience_n and_o patience_n work_v the_o proof_n or_o trial_n of_o man_n for_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a soul_n luke_n 21.19_o by_o patience_n we_o do_v save_v our_o soul_n that_o be_v once_o under_o the_o cross_n we_o shall_v any_o otherwise_o save_o our_o soul_n but_o by_o patience_n wherefore_o our_o saviour_n say_v in_o your_o patience_n you_o shall_v possess_v your_o soul_n therefore_o we_o must_v in_o this_o life_n strive_v against_o sin_n the_o world_n and_o the_o prince_n of_o the_o world_n if_o we_o do_v not_o strive_v we_o shall_v not_o overcome_v and_o in_o case_n we_o overcome_v not_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v crown_v and_o we_o can_v overcome_v without_o patience_n and_o though_o notwithstanding_o that_o charity_n bear_v the_o chief_a swing_n in_o the_o common_a course_n of_o man_n life_n for_o the_o nourishment_n of_o peace_n and_o concord_n yet_o unless_o there_o be_v adjoin_v patience_n withal_o there_o can_v continue_v any_o quiet_a betwixt_o near_o and_o dear_a friend_n for_o unless_o quarrel_n and_o offence_n be_v bear_v and_o keep_v off_o by_o the_o virtue_n of_o patience_n no_o love_n among_o friend_n can_v long_o endure_v for_o what_o straight_a band_n be_v there_o then_o that_o betwixt_o man_n &_o wife_n whereby_o two_o be_v make_v one_o flesh_n 19.5_o math._n 19.5_o and_o yet_o unless_o that_o both_o their_o mind_n &_o stomach_n be_v arm_v with_o patience_n the_o one_o shall_v not_o

gen._n 20.17_o stone_n dust_n and_o water_n at_o the_o prayer_n of_o abraham_n god_n heal_v king_n abimelech_n his_o wife_n and_o his_o hand-woman_n and_o they_o bare_a child_n isaac_n pray_v unto_o god_n for_o his_o wife_n because_o she_o be_v barren_a 25.21_o gen._n 25.21_o and_o the_o lord_n well_o hear_v he_o and_o rebecca_n his_o wife_n conceive_v and_o be_v deliver_v 33._o gen._n 32.11_o &_o 33._o jacob_n pray_v to_o god_n that_o he_o may_v be_v deliver_v from_o the_o hand_n of_o his_o brother_n esa●_n and_o the_o lord_n hear_v he_o and_o reconcile_v he_o to_o his_o favour_n and_o embrace_v he_o fall_v on_o his_o neck_n and_o kiss_v he_o 33._o exod._n 8.12_o 13._o exod._n 9.28_o 29_o 33._o as_o often_o as_o moses_n pray_v unto_o god_n he_o be_v well_o hear_v when_o the_o frog_n at_o his_o prayer_n be_v take_v away_o from_o pharaoh_n and_o the_o fly_n the_o hail_n and_o thunder_v cease_v the_o locust_n be_v rid_v away_o 19_o exo._n 10.18_o 19_o the_o amalechite_n which_o be_v the_o enemy_n to_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n be_v overcome_v by_o prayer_n the_o lord_n 17.11.13_o exo._n 17.11.13_o at_o the_o prayer_n of_o moses_n be_v appease_v with_o israel_n with_o who_o he_o be_v angry_a for_o their_o grievous_a offence_n in_o set_v up_o a_o golden_a calf_n his_o sister_n miriam_n at_o his_o prayer_n 32.11_o exod._n 32.11_o be_v heal_v of_o her_o leprosy_n the_o wrath_n of_o god_n 20._o numb_a 12.13_o numb_a 14.19_o 20._o when_o he_o go_v to_o destroy_v the_o israelite_n which_o murmur_v and_o desire_v to_o return_v into_o egypt_n again_o be_v at_o the_o prayer_n of_o moses_n pardon_v by_o the_o prayer_n of_o moses_n 6._o numb_a 21.7_o 8._o judg._n 6._o the_o people_n be_v cure_v from_o the_o fiery_a serpent_n israel_n be_v bring_v low_o and_o distress_a by_o the_o midianite_n cry_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o be_v deliver_v manoah_n the_o father_n of_o samson_n 13._o judg._n 13._o pray_v unto_o god_n that_o the_o angel_n may_v again_o appear_v which_o be_v grant_v he_o samson_n be_v sore_o athirst_a 19_o judg._n 15.18_o 19_o pray_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o lord_n send_v he_o water_v out_o of_o a_o tooth_n and_o when_o he_o have_v drink_v thereof_o 30._o judg._n 16.28_o 29_o 30._o his_o spirit_n come_v again_o and_o he_o revive_v samson_n by_o his_o prayer_n make_v unto_o the_o lord_n receive_v his_o old_a strength_n and_o be_v at_o once_o revenge_v on_o his_o enemy_n etc._n 1._o sam._n 7.9_o etc._n etc._n when_o he_o be_v blind_a samuel_n pray_v unto_o the_o lord_n for_o to_o deliver_v the_o israelite_n out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o philistines_n and_o he_o be_v well_o hear_v 12.16_o 1_o sam._n 12.16_o and_o the_o philistines_n be_v discomfit_v at_o the_o prayer_n of_o samuel_n the_o lord_n send_v noise_n &_o rain_v from_o heaven_n to_o terrify_v the_o people_n and_o they_o fear_v the_o lord_n david_n david_n we_o may_v see_v the_o effect_n of_o david_n prayer_n every_o where_o in_o the_o psalm_n where_o he_o say_v oftentimes_o i_o have_v cry_v unto_o the_o lord_n with_o my_o voice_n and_o he_o have_v hear_v i_o when_o i_o cry_v unto_o the_o lord_n of_o my_o righteousness_n he_o hear_v i_o and_o in_o my_o trouble_n i_o call_v upon_o the_o lord_n 18._o psal_n 18._o and_o cry_v unto_o my_o god_n and_o be_v hear_v my_o voice_n from_o his_o holy_a temple_n and_o my_o cry_n enter_v into_o his_o ear_n i_o will_v say_v he_o call_v upon_o the_o lord_n which_o be_v worthy_a to_o be_v praise_v so_o shall_v i_o be_v safe_a from_o my_o enemy_n 9.13_o 1_o king_n 2._o 2_o king_n 9.13_o i_o cry_v unto_o thou_o and_o thou_o have_v heal_v i_o solomon_n pray_v unto_o the_o lord_n god_n concern_v the_o people_n of_o israel_n etc._n 2_o kin._n 4.28_o etc._n etc._n and_o be_v hear_v of_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o prayer_n and_o intercession_n be_v grant_v elizeus_fw-la by_o prayer_n raise_v up_o the_o dead_a child_n of_o the_o shunamite_n 6.17_o 2_o king_n 6.17_o again_o he_o pray_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o young_a man_n eye_n be_v open_v and_o he_o look_v and_o behold_v he_o do_v see_v aid_n from_o heaven_n 20._o 2_o king_n 20._o ezechias_n by_o prayer_n obtain_v at_o god_n hand_n both_o recovery_n of_o his_o health_n and_o also_o the_o prolongign_n of_o his_o day_n job_n friend_n talk_v amiss_o before_o the_o lord_n ult_n job_n ult_n and_o yet_o their_o offence_n be_v pardon_v at_o the_o prayer_n which_o job_n make_v for_o they_o the_o apostle_n pray_v unto_o god_n and_o the_o place_n be_v move_v where_o they_o be_v assemble_v together_o and_o they_o be_v fill_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 10.4_o act_n 4.31_o act_n 9.40_o 41._o act_n 10.4_o peter_n make_v his_o prayer_n unto_o god_n raise_v up_o tabytha_n from_o death_n and_o restore_v she_o to_o life_n cornelius_n pray_v unto_o god_n and_o his_o prayer_n be_v have_v in_o remembrance_n before_o god_n the_o church_n pray_v for_o peter_n when_o herod_n have_v cast_v he_o into_o prison_n etc._n act._n 12.5_o etc._n etc._n and_o the_o lord_n deliver_v the_o apostle_n from_o his_o bond_n and_o out_o of_o prison_n at_o the_o prayer_n of_o s._n paul_n and_o silas_n etc._n act_n 16.25_o etc._n etc._n the_o prison_n be_v shake_v with_o a_o earthquake_n and_o all_o the_o door_n thereof_o be_v open_v and_o their_o bond_n loose_v paul_n pray_v for_o publius_n father_n 28.8_o act_n 28.8_o who_o lie_v sick_a of_o a_o fever_n and_o of_o a_o bloody-flixe_a and_o restore_v he_o to_o health_n these_o example_n out_o of_o the_o scripture_n do_v sufficient_o declare_v how_o attent_a the_o majesty_n of_o god_n be_v to_o hear_v and_o grant_v their_o prayer_n who_o do_v hearty_o call_v upon_o his_o holy_a name_n either_o for_o themselves_o either_o for_o other_o whereby_o we_o may_v perceive_v what_o the_o wonderful_a efficacy_n of_o prayer_n be_v before_o god_n the_o prayer_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v always_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n and_o that_o he_o have_v a_o much_o better_a regard_n and_o consideration_n of_o our_o necessity_n than_o we_o ourselves_o be_v able_a to_o understand_v although_o he_o do_v not_o at_o all_o time_n perform_v the_o same_o which_o we_o do_v desire_n or_o not_o after_o the_o same_o manner_n or_o so_o soon_o as_o we_o do_v ask_v it_o fot_o as_o saint_n james_n say_v note_n note_n you_o do_v demand_v and_o not_o receive_v what_o you_o desire_v 3._o jam._n 4.2_o 3._o because_o you_o ask_v amiss_o even_o to_o consume_v it_o upon_o your_o lust_n and_o unlawful_a desire_n therefore_o he_o that_o desire_v to_o pray_v effectual_o unto_o god_n and_o be_v hear_v must_v not_o be_v violent_a and_o wrathful_a cruel_a and_o unmerciful_a against_o his_o christian_a brethren_n neither_o proud_a nor_o mistrustful_a but_o they_o must_v be_v quite_o void_a from_o anger_n and_o strife_n and_o ready_a to_o forgive_v when_o they_o have_v any_o quarrel_n against_o their_o neighbour_n for_o god_n be_v so_o offend_v by_o these_o fault_n that_o in_o respect_n of_o they_o he_o do_v abhor_v our_o prayer_n there_o be_v many_o other_o hindrance_n but_o these_o be_v the_o most_o general_a and_o therefore_o with_o the_o great_a circumspection_n to_o be_v eschew_v ask_v in_o faith_n and_o waver_v not_o 1.6_o jam._n 1.6_o for_o he_o that_o waver_v be_v like_a to_o the_o wave_n of_o the_o sea_n which_o be_v toss_v and_o carry_v about_o with_o the_o wind_n therefore_o let_v not_o that_o man_n suppose_v that_o he_o receive_v any_o thing_n from_o the_o lord_n sometime_o we_o do_v pray_v so_o cold_o without_o heart_n or_o spirit_n 22._o ecclus._n 18_o 22._o that_o we_o ourselves_o perceive_v not_o what_o it_o be_v that_o we_o mumble_v in_o our_o mouth_n therefore_o he_o that_o so_o pray_v and_o hear_v not_o himself_o how_o can_v he_o hope_v to_o be_v hear_v of_o god_n we_o must_v not_o put_v the_o fault_n in_o god_n if_o we_o obtain_v not_o what_o we_o desire_v at_o his_o hand_n but_o in_o our_o own_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n vice_n and_o naughtiness_n whereby_o we_o do_v hinder_v his_o goodness_n grace_n and_o mercy_n from_o perform_v those_o thing_n which_o we_o do_v ask_v for_o he_o be_v so_o good_a and_o merciful_a unto_o we_o that_o he_o have_v a_o regard_n of_o our_o health_n and_o salvation_n and_o do_v give_v we_o such_o thing_n as_o do_v serve_v for_o our_o necessity_n but_o it_o fall_v out_o oftentimes_o that_o he_o do_v not_o grant_v we_o our_o petition_n because_o if_o we_o have_v they_o they_o shall_v be_v more_o harmful_a than_o profitable_a unto_o we_o therefore_o we_o must_v pray_v with_o continual_a and_o unfeigned_a hope_n and_o trust_v in_o god_n that_o in_o his_o good_a time_n he_o will_v hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o grant_v our_o request_n therefore_o he_o that_o pray_v unto_o god_n to_o

day_n of_o hope_n but_o to_o the_o wicked_a their_o day_n of_o fear_n death_n then_o in_o these_o divers_a respect_n of_o good_a and_o bad_a man_n have_v a_o sting_n and_o yet_o can_v hurt_v be_v dead_a and_o yet_o live_v and_o by_o open_v the_o gate_n of_o temporary_a death_n do_v admit_v the_o entrance_n either_o into_o eternal_a life_n or_o eternal_a death_n the_o one_o be_v the_o most_o happy_a condition_n of_o god_n choose_v the_o other_o the_o most_o miserable_a state_n of_o the_o reprobate_n and_o damn_a for_o as_o this_o life_n wherein_o we_o breathe_v be_v but_o a_o sacrament_n or_o little_a resemblance_n of_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v so_o the_o terror_n of_o a_o temporary_a death_n have_v no_o proportion_n with_o the_o torment_n of_o everlasting_a death_n wherein_o both_o the_o body_n and_o the_o soul_n shall_v suffer_v such_o affliction_n as_o be_v beyond_o the_o power_n of_o imagination_n infinite_a in_o measure_n infinite_a in_o manner_n infinite_a in_o time_n to_o undertake_v to_o report_v of_o heaven_n and_o hell_n salvation_n and_o damnation_n otherwise_o then_o be_v set_v forth_o in_o this_o book_n be_v not_o in_o my_o purpose_n or_o power_n to_o describe_v they_o but_o this_o we_o may_v know_v that_o both_o be_v infinite_a heaven_n be_v infinite_a in_o time_n and_o happiness_n and_o hell_n be_v infinite_a in_o time_n and_o torment_n the_o one_o as_o god_n resemblance_n be_v infinite_a good_a the_o other_o as_o the_o devil_n be_v infinite_a evil_n the_o one_o be_v hope_v for_o the_o other_o fear_v to_o which_o all_o mankind_n must_v make_v their_o resort_n and_o by_o the_o gate_n of_o death_n pass_v their_o temporal_a life_n to_o one_o of_o these_o to_o eternity_n see_v our_o sin_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o death_n and_o from_o ourselves_o have_v his_o first_o original_n it_o ought_v to_o humble_v all_o man_n in_o their_o own_o estimation_n and_o to_o acknowledge_v the_o great_a corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n which_o make_v we_o powerful_a only_o in_o do_v evil_a and_o in_o produce_v such_o bad_a effect_n as_o cause_v our_o own_o destruction_n and_o the_o consideration_n of_o this_o may_v correct_v their_o proud_a opinion_n that_o vain_o arrogate_v such_o power_n unto_o themselves_o as_o to_o be_v the_o mean_n in_o cause_n of_o their_o own_o salvation_n fond_o and_o false_o think_v that_o their_o eye_n of_o nature_n be_v not_o blind_a in_o spiritual_a judgement_n but_o imagine_v to_o have_v in_o themselves_o that_o virtue_n and_o power_n which_o they_o only_o have_v by_o imagination_n for_o if_o adam_n by_o his_o sin_n do_v produce_v and_o give_v life_n to_o such_o a_o monster_n by_o birth_n as_o death_n be_v what_o expectation_n then_o can_v be_v have_v of_o our_o weak_a ability_n who_o be_v in_o all_o respect_n but_o sin_n adam_n far_a inferior_n and_o by_o much_o less_o able_a in_o the_o performance_n of_o any_o spiritual_a duty_n second_o see_v death_n have_v universal_a power_n over_o all_o flesh_n and_o see_v that_o there_o be_v no_o partiality_n in_o the_o execution_n of_o this_o office_n no_o dispense_n of_o favour_n no_o lengthen_v of_o time_n but_o come_v certain_o but_o not_o certain_o when_v this_o may_v advise_v all_o man_n to_o godly_a action_n and_o to_o live_v to_o day_n as_o if_o they_o be_v to_o die_v to_o morrow_n lest_o otherwise_o death_n come_v unexpected_a and_o so_o prevent_v their_o good_a determination_n which_o be_v only_o determine_v and_o not_o do_v avail_v we_o to_o no_o other_o end_n but_o grief_n and_o unprofitable_a repentance_n again_o see_v all_o must_v die_v and_o be_v reduce_v again_o to_o earth_n 13.18_o jere._n 13.18_o this_o shall_v control_v the_o proud_a ambitious_a nature_n of_o man_n who_o in_o this_o life_n insult_v over_o man_n of_o inferior_a state_n and_o dignify_v themselves_o in_o their_o own_o estimation_n as_o if_o god_n have_v not_o make_v they_o of_o earth_n or_o that_o the_o grave_n will_v not_o humble_v they_o and_o make_v they_o earth_n again_o these_o man_n that_o value_v themselves_o rich_a by_o have_v the_o beggarly_a gift_n of_o fortune_n and_o despise_v the_o most_o rich_a treasure_n of_o grace_n 4.2_o jere._n 4.2_o where_o it_o live_v in_o the_o banishment_n of_o poor_a fortune_n these_o that_o despise_v death_n most_o when_o they_o live_v note_n p._n l._n 34.20_o note_n and_o fear_v he_o most_o when_o they_o die_v be_v here_o admonish_v to_o reform_v this_o insolent_a behaviour_n and_o to_o remember_v themselves_o that_o how_o proud_a soever_o they_o be_v yet_o they_o must_v be_v humble_v in_o the_o grave_n and_o that_o the_o worm_n and_o corruption_n will_v destroy_v their_o pride_n and_o in_o despite_n of_o greatness_n make_v they_o inferior_a to_o the_o mean_a beggar_n on_o earth_n and_o yet_o can_v death_n heap_v a_o great_a calamity_n upon_o they_o and_o open_a unto_o they_o the_o passage_n to_o everlasting_a death_n and_o afflict_v they_o with_o the_o damn_a in_o torment_n perpetual_a and_o infinite_a three_o see_v that_o christ_n by_o death_n have_v slay_v death_n and_o have_v take_v his_o hurtful_a sting_n from_o he_o whereby_o he_o may_v be_v hurtful_a to_o god_n elect_n it_o do_v admonish_v a_o zealous_a duty_n of_o thankfulness_n in_o they_o in_o the_o merit_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n their_o saviour_n by_o who_o mean_n death_n be_v no_o death_n to_o they_o but_o rather_o life_n and_o advantage_n by_o who_o they_o have_v the_o door_n open_v to_o everlasting_a salvation_n for_o so_o ought_v all_o man_n to_o understand_v of_o death_n note_n note_n as_o the_o common_a jailor_n of_o all_o flesh_n the_o world_n be_v the_o prison_n wherein_o we_o be_v shut_v death_n when_o he_o open_v the_o door_n deliver_v from_o prison_n lead_v the_o party_n deliver_v either_o to_o liberty_n or_o judgement_n for_o so_o be_v all_o that_o die_v transport_v from_o earth_n either_o to_o heaven_n which_o be_v their_o liberty_n or_o to_o hell_n the_o place_n of_o execution_n death_n then_o be_v that_o one_o key_n that_o open_v the_o double_a passage_n the_o one_o to_o heaven_n the_o other_o to_o hell_n the_o one_o lead_v to_o salvation_n the_o other_o to_o damnation_n last_o see_v that_o death_n be_v a_o repose_n and_o rest_n from_o earthly_a labour_n it_o ought_v to_o sweeten_v the_o sorrow_n of_o this_o life_n with_o hopeful_a confidence_n alacrity_n and_o spiritual_a comfort_n notwithstanding_o most_o man_n do_v repute_v the_o professor_n of_o holiness_n but_o base_a and_o abject_a people_n and_o deride_v their_o simplicity_n in_o wicked_a worldly_a policy_n make_v holiness_n a_o note_n of_o folly_n and_o their_o own_o audacious_a impudence_n the_o only_a mark_n of_o wisdom_n and_o deep_a discretion_n yet_o shall_v not_o this_o discountenance_n a_o good_a cause_n but_o rather_o confirm_v a_o christian_a resolution_n and_o give_v boldness_n and_o christian_a courage_n to_o bear_v off_o with_o patience_n the_o contempt_n and_o disgrace_n of_o evil_a and_o wicked_a man_n and_o secret_o scorn_v at_o their_o base_a estimation_n have_v their_o eye_n of_o faith_n still_o fix_v on_o the_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n death_n with_o a_o settle_a confidence_n that_o death_n will_v not_o only_o give_v they_o rest_v from_o all_o their_o trouble_n and_o adversity_n but_o admit_v they_o also_o into_o the_o bless_a fellowship_n of_o god_n the_o holy_a angel_n and_o saint_n from_o whence_o they_o shall_v see_v their_o proud_a enemy_n cast_v into_o utter_a darkness_n and_o obloquy_n and_o with_o miserable_a desperation_n acknowledge_v their_o wilful_a neglect_n in_o christian_a duty_n thus_o the_o meditation_n of_o death_n may_v give_v disgrace_v and_o afflict_a christian_n a_o life_n of_o hope_n in_o the_o height_n of_o their_o extremity_n therefore_o let_v not_o the_o faithful_a do_v as_o the_o wicked_a do_v fear_v to_o die_v but_o hope_v to_o die_v intend_v the_o spiritual_a passage_n and_o course_n of_o their_o life_n 12._o act_n 12._o so_o as_o that_o their_o end_n may_v give_v they_o comfort_v without_o terror_n let_v we_o reduce_v to_o memory_n what_o the_o holy_a prophet_n apostle_n and_o martyr_n have_v do_v in_o this_o cause_n how_o careful_a they_o have_v be_v to_o preserve_v their_o life_n in_o the_o memory_n of_o honest_a and_o godly_a reputation_n how_o careless_a also_o have_v they_o esteem_v their_o life_n for_o the_o defence_n and_o reputation_n of_o the_o gospel_n 7._o act_n 7._o be_v content_a nay_o careful_a not_o only_o to_o give_v up_o their_o life_n but_o to_o give_v they_o up_o with_o torment_n for_o the_o testimony_n of_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n to_o these_o man_n let_v we_o frame_v our_o imitation_n let_v we_o care_n for_o our_o life_n as_o they_o care_v let_v we_o also_o care_v to_o die_v as_o they_o care_v in_o every_o work_n of_o our_o life_n let_v we_o remember_v our_o end_n and_o at_o our_o end_n

let_v we_o remember_v our_o hope_n and_o in_o our_o hope_n our_o god_n while_o we_o live_v here_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o we_o be_v prisoner_n and_o in_o the_o bondage_n of_o our_o flesh_n and_o when_o we_o die_v we_o know_v that_o we_o shall_v have_v freedom_n and_o death_n that_o be_v cruel_a to_o other_o will_v be_v favourable_a to_o we_o and_o death_n that_o will_v kindle_v the_o fire_n of_o their_o affliction_n will_v extinguish_v our_o and_o doubtless_o we_o shall_v find_v death_n more_o favourable_a unto_o we_o than_o man_n for_o by_o man_n we_o be_v injure_v disgraceful_o and_o reproachful_o despise_v most_o ignominious_o afflict_v cast_v down_o by_o fear_n of_o enemy_n affright_v our_o opinion_n doubt_v our_o action_n scan_v and_o oppose_v our_o endeavour_n misinterpret_v and_o intercept_v and_o by_o wrong_n of_o ill_a neighbour_n oppress_v our_o good_a name_n bring_v into_o odious_a reputation_n and_o by_o disquietness_n betwixt_o false_a friend_n and_o open_a foe_n in_o a_o manner_n confound_v death_n take_v we_o from_o all_o these_o fear_n and_o injury_n lay_v we_o in_o a_o peaceable_a grave_n make_v we_o sleep_v in_o that_o bed_n of_o rest_n protect_v our_o body_n silence_n our_o name_n and_o carry_v our_o spirit_n to_o his_o place_n appoint_v let_v we_o not_o therefore_o be_v move_v by_o any_o example_n to_o fear_v death_n but_o let_v we_o have_v a_o christian_a resolution_n to_o abide_v it_o with_o courage_n nay_o with_o hope_n without_o doubt_v when_o we_o shall_v see_v the_o son_n of_o fortune_n fear_v every_o little_a sickness_n the_o sergeant_n of_o death_n 4.2_o jer._n 4.2_o we_o shall_v see_v the_o son_n of_o grace_n deride_v they_o for_o their_o folly_n for_o they_o never_o behold_v death_n but_o in_o his_o ugly_a form_n to_o their_o terror_n but_o to_o these_o he_o appear_v most_o beautiful_a pleasant_a and_o of_o delightful_a conversation_n death_n be_v to_o they_o a_o lion_n but_o our_o lamb_n his_o action_n in_o their_o scene_n be_v tragical_a but_o in_o our_o comical_a and_o full_a of_o heavenly_a recreation_n whence_o come_v this_o 15._o 1_o cor._n 15._o it_o be_v our_o saviour_n christ_n that_o have_v thus_o cause_v it_o his_o power_n have_v do_v it_o his_o hand_n have_v wrought_v it_o he_o have_v tame_v death_n he_o have_v take_v his_o sting_n from_o he_o that_o it_o can_v hurt_v his_o elect_n he_o have_v shut_v up_o hell_n that_o have_v gape_v against_o we_o and_o have_v reconcile_v we_o to_o our_o grave_n wherein_o we_o may_v safe_o repose_v without_o fear_n and_o terror_n he_o have_v command_v death_n that_o will_v perish_v we_o to_o secure_v we_o and_o to_o present_v our_o full_a proportion_n before_o his_o judgement_n seat_n this_o have_v he_o do_v that_o be_v able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n he_o have_v do_v it_o also_o for_o i_o my_o faith_n persuade_v i_o so_o i_o will_v acknowledge_v myself_o therefore_o in_o most_o dutiful_a thanks_n to_o my_o god_n and_o saviour_n and_o in_o every_o time_n of_o distress_n i_o will_v look_v at_o death_n and_o with_o that_o serious_a meditation_n receive_v a_o full_a proportion_n of_o comfort_n in_o myself_o through_o the_o merit_n of_o my_o saviour_n amen_n a_o sweet_a contemplation_n of_o the_o beatifical_a joy_n of_o heaven_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n and_o the_o bless_a state_n of_o a_o regenerate_a christian_a here_o my_o meditation_n dazle_v and_o can_v conceive_v and_o my_o contemplation_n be_v not_o able_a to_o discern_v and_o my_o pen_n not_o able_a to_o describe_v that_o most_o excellent_a bliss_n and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n 8.18_o 2_o cor._n 4.17_o &_o rom._n 8.18_o whereof_o all_o the_o momentanie_n lightness_n of_o our_o affliction_n and_o tribulation_n be_v not_o worthy_a which_o all_o the_o faithful_a elect_n shall_v with_o the_o bless_a trinity_n enjoy_v 19.5_o rom._n 8.17_o 1_o king_n 8.27_o 2_o cor._n 12_o 2.4_o psal_n 19.5_o from_o that_o time_n they_o shall_v be_v receive_v with_o christ_n as_o joint_a heir_n into_o that_o everlasting_a kingdom_n of_o joy_n the_o heaven_n of_o heaven_n or_o the_o three_o heaven_n call_v paradise_n which_o christ_n in_o his_o humane_a nature_n ascend_v far_o above_o all_o visible_a heaven_n which_o by_o the_o firmament_n as_o by_o a_o azure_a curtain_n spangle_v with_o glitter_a star_n and_o glorious_a planet_n be_v hide_v that_o we_o can_v behold_v it_o with_o the_o corruptible_a eye_n of_o flesh_n the_o holy_a ghost_n frame_v himself_o to_o our_o weakness_n describe_v the_o glory_n of_o that_o place_n which_o no_o man_n can_v estimate_v no_o not_o by_o such_o thing_n as_o be_v most_o precious_a in_o the_o estimation_n of_o man_n etc._n rev._n 21.2_o etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o liken_v it_o to_o that_o great_a and_o holy_a city_n name_v the_o heavenly_a jerusalem_n therefore_o o_o devout_a soul_n lift_v up_o thyself_o above_o thyself_o fly_v away_o in_o the_o contemplation_n of_o heaven_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n make_v not_o thy_o further_a abode_n in_o this_o inferior_a region_n where_o be_v nothing_o but_o travel_n and_o trouble_n care_n and_o trial_n sorrow_n and_o woe_n fear_v wretchedness_n 3.2_o col._n 3.2_o and_o sin_n and_o all_o deceive_a and_o destroy_v vanity_n bend_v all_o thy_o affection_n upward_o unto_o the_o superior_a place_n where_o thy_o redeemer_n live_v and_o reign_v where_o thy_o joy_n be_v lay_v up_o in_o the_o treasury_n of_o his_o merit_n which_o shall_v be_v make_v thy_o merit_n his_o protection_n thy_o protection_n his_o death_n thy_o life_n eternal_a and_o his_o resurrection_n thy_o salvation_n where_o he_o sit_v in_o his_o glorious_a throne_n 13.43_o matt._n 13.43_o accompany_v with_o all_o the_o many_o thousand_o of_o saint_n and_o angel_n shine_v more_o bright_a than_o so_o many_o sun_n in_o glory_n sit_v about_o he_o and_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n in_o glory_n and_o brightness_n surpass_v they_o all_o and_o there_o from_o his_o throne_n of_o majesty_n end_n matt._n 25.10_o to_o the_o end_n he_o shall_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o hear_n of_o all_o the_o world_n pronounce_v unto_o his_o elect_n come_v you_o bless_v of_o my_o father_n etc._n etc._n here_o be_v our_o bless_a union_n with_o christ_n and_o by_o he_o with_o the_o whole_a trinity_n here_o be_v our_o absolution_n from_o all_o sin_n and_o our_o plenary_a endowment_n with_o all_o grace_n and_o happiness_n here_o be_v the_o author_n from_o who_o by_o christ_n proceed_v all_o our_o felicity_n here_o be_v our_o adoption_n our_o birthright_n and_o possession_n see_v here_o be_v god_n fatherly_a care_n for_o his_o choose_a from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n o_o the_o free_a eternal_a unchangeable_a election_n of_o god_n who_o have_v give_v thou_o a_o eternal_a inheritance_n assure_v by_o a_o holy_a covenant_n make_v in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n sign_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o his_o son_n &c_n 1_o cor._n 5.10_o &c_n &c_n and_o seal_v with_o his_o spirit_n and_o sacrament_n his_o choose_a elect_n shall_v be_v translate_v out_o of_o this_o woeful_a wretched_a miserable_a and_o transitory_a world_n into_o his_o eternal_a happiness_n his_o immortal_a and_o everlasting_a kingdom_n 21._o rev._n 21._o the_o celestial_a canaan_n that_o heavenly_a jerusalem_n so_o glorious_a by_o creation_n so_o beautiful_a with_o delectation_n so_o rich_a in_o possession_n so_o comfortable_a for_o habitation_n this_o shall_v be_v thy_o eternal_a happiness_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n where_o thy_o life_n shall_v be_v a_o communion_n with_o the_o bless_a trinity_n thy_o joy_n the_o presence_n of_o the_o lamb_n thy_o exercise_n sing_v the_o ditty_n allelujah_a thy_o consort_n saint_n and_o angel_n where_o youth_n flourish_v that_o never_o wax_v old_a beauty_n last_v that_o never_o fade_v love_n abound_v that_o never_o cool_v health_n continue_v that_o never_o slack_v and_o life_n remain_v that_o never_o end_v there_o be_v light_n without_o darkness_n mirth_n without_o sadness_n health_n without_o sickness_n wealth_n without_o want_n credit_n without_o disgrace_n beauty_n without_o blemish_n 86.3_o psal_n 86.3_o ease_n without_o labour_n riches_n without_o corruption_n blessedness_n without_o misery_n and_o consolation_n that_o never_o know_v end_n where_o they_o shall_v live_v for_o ever_o with_o he_o in_o full_a freedom_n from_o all_o evil_a &_o in_o perpetual_a fruition_n of_o all_o felicity_n so_o that_o as_o nothing_o shall_v be_v find_v in_o hell_n which_o shall_v be_v desire_v so_o nothing_o shall_v be_v desire_v in_o heaven_n which_o shall_v not_o be_v find_v there_o shall_v be_v mirth_n without_o mourning_n a_o life_n without_o labour_n and_o day_n without_o darkness_n eternal_a happiness_n and_o happy_a eternity_n there_o be_v neither_o sin_n nor_o sorrow_n neither_o penalty_n nor_o penitency_n neither_o foe_n nor_o fright_v neither_o corruption_n nor_o contention_n amity_n and_o no_o enmity_n faith_n and_o no_o fraud_n godliness_n and_o no_o guile_n love_v