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they_o may_v not_o be_v able_a to_o destroy_v thy_o church_n over_o who_o thou_o have_v appoint_v jesus_n christ_n our_o only_a saviour_n to_o be_v a_o governor_n that_o in_o it_o he_o may_v reign_v by_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n with_o invinciblâ—_n might_n and_o power_n wherefore_o grant_v unto_o we_o although_o unworthy_a and_o shrink_a child_n such_o faith_n and_o constancy_n that_o we_o may_v find_v he_o and_o also_o confess_v he_o to_o be_v our_o only_a king_n and_o that_o we_o may_v nothing_o doubt_v but_o that_o we_o be_v his_o nation_n people_n and_o heritage_n be_v most_o assure_v of_o this_o that_o he_o be_v of_o such_o strength_n and_o power_n that_o with_o his_o word_n more_o strong_a than_o iron_n he_o be_v able_a to_o destroy_v who_o he_o will_v and_o break_v they_o in_o piece_n like_o earthen_a pot_n therefore_o oh_o god_n turn_v the_o king_n and_o prince_n of_o the_o world_n unto_o thou_o that_o they_o may_v be_v wise_a and_o understand_v whereby_o they_o may_v 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jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_n a_o prayer_n which_o m._n john_n bradford_n say_v a_o little_a before_o his_o death_n in_o smithfeelde_n 27._o merciful_a god_n &_o father_n to_o who_o our_o saviour_n christ_n approach_v in_o his_o fear_n and_o need_v by_o reason_n of_o death_n and_o find_v comfort_n gracious_a god_n and_o most_o bounteous_a christ_n on_o who_o stephen_n call_v in_o his_o extreme_a need_n 7._o and_o receive_v strength_n most_o benign_a holy_a spirit_n which_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o cross_n and_o death_n do_v comfort_v the_o apostle_n s._n paul_n with_o more_o consolation_n in_o christ_n than_o he_o feel_v sorrow_n and_o terror_n in_o the_o world_n have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o a_o most_o miserable_a vile_a and_o wretched_a sinner_n which_o now_o draw_v near_o the_o gate_n of_o death_n deserve_v both_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n eternal_o by_o reason_n of_o my_o manifold_a horrible_a old_a and_o new_a transgression_n â–ª_o which_o to_o thine_o eye_n oh_o lord_n god_n be_v open_a and_o know_v oh_o be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o and_o forgive_v i_o for_o the_o bitter_a death_n and_o bloodshead_n of_o thine_o only_a son_n jesus_n christ._n and_o though_o thy_o justice_n do_v require_v in_o respect_n of_o my_o sin_n that_o now_o thou_o shall_v not_o hear_v i_o contemn_v thy_o daily_a calling_n yet_o let_v thy_o mercy_n which_o be_v above_o all_o thy_o work_n and_o wherewith_o the_o earth_n be_v fill_v let_v thy_o mercy_n i_o say_v prevail_v towards_o i_o through_o the_o merit_n and_o meditation_n of_o christ_n our_o saviour_n for_o who_o sake_n it_o please_v thou_o to_o bring_v i_o forth_o now_o as_o one_o of_o his_o witness_n and_o a_o record_n bearer_n of_o thy_o verity_n and_o truth_n teach_v by_o he_o to_o give_v my_o life_n therefore_o of_o which_o dignity_n i_o do_v acknowledge_v dear_a god_n that_o there_o be_v never_o any_o so_o unworthy_a and_o unmeet_a no_o not_o the_o thief_n that_o hang_v with_o he_o on_o the_o cross_n i_o humble_o therefore_o pray_v thou_o that_o thou_o will_v accord_o aid_v help_v and_o assist_v i_o with_o thy_o strength_n and_o heavenly_a grace_n that_o with_o christ_n thy_o son_n i_o may_v find_v comfort_n with_o stephen_n i_o may_v see_v thy_o presence_n and_o gracious_a power_n with_o paul_n and_o all_o other_o which_o for_o thy_o name_n sake_n have_v suffer_v affliction_n and_o death_n i_o may_v find_v so_o present_a with_o i_o thy_o gracious_a consolation_n that_o i_o may_v by_o my_o death_n glorify_v thy_o holy_a name_n set_v forth_o and_o ratify_v thy_o verity_n comfort_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o heavy_a confirm_v thy_o church_n in_o thy_o truth_n convert_v some_o that_o be_v to_o be_v convert_v and_o so_o depart_v out_o of_o this_o miserable_a world_n where_o i_o do_v nothing_o but_o daily_a heap_n sin_n upon_o sin_n and_o enter_v into_o the_o fruttion_n of_o thy_o bless_a mercy_n whereof_o now_o give_v and_o increase_v in_o i_o a_o lively_a taste_n sense_n and_o feeling_n where_o 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weakness_n and_o the_o dangerous_a estate_n we_o stand_v in_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o flesh_n of_o the_o world_n which_o be_v full_a of_o evil_n of_o satan_n which_o seek_v to_o sift_v we_o &_o as_o a_o roar_a lion_n to_o destroy_v we_o and_o of_o our_o sin_n which_o deserve_v all_o kind_n of_o punishment_n and_o correction_n that_o i_o may_v with_o thy_o child_n fear_v thou_o watch_n pray_v and_o desire_v the_o day_n of_o redemption_n and_o deliverance_n from_o all_o evil_n again_o i_o may_v learn_v here_o that_o to_o avoid_v all_o danger_n and_o evil_n be_v not_o in_o the_o power_n of_o man_n but_o only_o thy_o work_n by_o reason_n whereof_o i_o shall_v consider_v thy_o great_a goodness_n which_o hitherto_o have_v keep_v i_o from_o so_o many_o evil_n both_o of_o soul_n and_o body_n yea_o of_o name_n good_n etc_o etc_o as_o thou_o have_v do_v in_o my_o infancy_n childhood_n youth_n middle_a age_n etc_n etc_n three_o i_o may_v learn_v here_o that_o i_o shall_v be_v careful_a for_o other_o both_o that_o they_o may_v be_v deliver_v from_o their_o evil_n and_o that_o they_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o temptation_n &_o from_o be_v overcome_v in_o the_o same_o &_o therefore_o thou_o teach_v i_o not_o to_o pray_v deliver_v i_o from_o evil_a simple_o but_o deliver_v we_o from_o evil_a last_o of_o all_o i_o be_o teach_v hereby_o to_o see_v thy_o goodness_n towards_o i_o which_o will_v deliver_v i_o from_o evil_a and_o from_o be_v overcome_v in_o tentation_n for_o thou_o will_v not_o have_v i_o ask_v for_o that_o which_o i_o shall_v not_o certain_o look_v for_o at_o thy_o hand_n by_o reason_n whereof_o thou_o will_v have_v i_o to_o be_v in_o a_o certainty_n of_o my_o salvation_n for_o ever_o for_o else_o i_o can_v not_o believe_v my_o prayer_n to_o be_v hear_v if_o that_o final_o i_o shall_v not_o be_v deliver_v from_o evil_a and_o therefore_o thou_o join_v hereto_o a_o give_v of_o thanks_n which_o with_o thy_o church_n i_o shall_v say_v for_o thou_o be_v the_o 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i_o my_o infirmity_n weakness_n peril_n danger_n etc_n etc_n in_o such_o sort_n that_o as_o i_o may_v hearty_o lament_v my_o misery_n so_o i_o may_v ask_v and_o obtain_v thy_o grace_n to_o guide_v i_o from_o all_o evil_a for_o evermore_o again_o grant_v i_o the_o same_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o reveal_v to_o i_o thy_o love_n and_o kindness_n towards_o i_o and_o that_o in_o eternity_n in_o such_o sort_n that_o i_o may_v be_v thorough_o persuade_v of_o the_o same_o become_v thankful_a unto_o thou_o &_o daily_o expect_v and_o look_v for_o the_o revelation_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n power_n and_o glory_n as_o one_o that_o for_o ever_o shall_v have_v the_o fruition_n of_o the_o same_o through_o thine_o own_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n in_o christ_n prepare_v for_o i_o before_o the_o beginning_n &_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v lay_v here_o call_v to_o mind_v our_o security_n satan_n vigilancy_n our_o negligence_n his_o diligence_n our_o infirmity_n his_o ability_n our_o ignorance_n his_o craft_n and_o subtlety_n etc_n etc_n again_o call_v to_o mind_n how_o that_o he_o have_v overthrow_v for_o a_o time_n many_o of_o the_o dear_a saint_n of_o god_n to_o who_o we_o be_v to_o be_v compare_v in_o nothing_o as_o adam_n eve_n lot_n judas_n thamar_n moses_n aaron_n myrian_n samson_n gedeon_n ely_n david_n solomon_n ezechias_n josias_n peter_n thomas_n &_o innumerable_a more_o also_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o goodness_n of_o god_n and_o of_o our_o shepherd_n christ_n which_o have_v keep_v we_o hitherto_o keep_v we_o still_o and_o teach_v we_o here_o to_o know_v that_o he_o will_v keep_v we_o for_o ever_o for_o he_o will_v not_o have_v we_o ask_v for_o deliverance_n from_o evil_a if_o that_o he_o will_v not_o we_o shall_v certain_o look_v for_o the_o same_o if_o thou_o doubt_v of_o final_a perseverance_n thou_o dishonour_v god_n be_v certain_a therefore_o rest_n in_o hope_n be_v still_o in_o his_o word_n see_v also_o how_o he_o have_v command_v his_o whole_a church_n and_o 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pleasure_n &_o heavenly_a sweetness_n in_o thy_o love_n that_o whatsoever_o we_o shall_v from_o henchfoorth_o either_o think_v speak_v or_o do_v it_o may_v be_v all_o to_o the_o honour_n of_o thy_o holy_a name_n through_o jesus_n christ_n thy_o dear_a son_n our_o lord_n and_o only_a saviour_n amen_n thy_o mighty_a hand_n and_o outstretch_a arm_n oh_o lord_n be_v still_o our_o defence_n thy_o mercy_n and_o love_a kindness_n in_o jesus_n christ_n thy_o dear_a son_n be_v our_o salvation_n thy_o truth_n and_o holy_a word_n our_o instruction_n thy_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n our_o comfort_n and_o consolation_n unto_o the_o end_n and_o in_o the_o end_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n oh_o almighty_a and_o everliving_a lord_n god_n the_o dear_a father_n of_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n which_o have_v make_v heaven_n and_o earth_n the_o sea_n &_o all_o that_o therein_o be_v which_o be_v the_o only_a ruler_n and_o governor_n conserver_n and_o keeper_n of_o all_o thing_n together_o with_o thy_o dear_o belove_a son_n christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n and_o with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o comforter_n oh_o holy_a righteous_a &_o wise_a oh_o strong_a terrible_a mighty_a and_o fearful_a lord_n god_n governor_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n judge_v of_o all_o man_n oh_o exorable_a patient_a and_o most_o gracious_a father_n who_o eye_n be_v upon_o the_o way_n of_o all_o man_n and_o be_v so_o clean_o that_o they_o can_v abide_v impiety_n thou_o search_v the_o heart_n and_o try_v the_o very_a thought_n and_o reins_n of_o all_o man_n thou_o hate_v sin_n and_o abhor_v iniquity_n for_o sin_n sake_n thou_o have_v grievous_o punish_v mankind_n thy_o most_o dear_a creature_n as_o thou_o have_v declare_v by_o the_o penalty_n of_o death_n lay_v upon_o all_o the_o child_n of_o adam_n by_o the_o cast_n of_o adam_n &_o his_o offspring_n out_o of_o paradise_n by_o the_o curse_v of_o the_o earth_n by_o the_o drown_n of_o the_o world_n by_o the_o burn_a of_o sodom_n &_o gomor_n by_o harden_v the_o heart_n of_o pharaoh_n so_o that_o no_o miracle_n can_v convert_v he_o by_o the_o drown_n of_o he_o and_o his_o people_n in_o the_o red_a sea_n by_o the_o overthrow_v of_o the_o israelite_n in_o the_o wilderness_n so_o that_o of_o six_o hundred_o thousand_o there_o be_v but_o two_o that_o enter_v into_o the_o land_n of_o promise_n by_o reject_v king_n saul_n by_o the_o punishment_n upon_o thy_o servant_n david_n notwithstanding_o his_o hearty_a repentance_n by_o grievous_o afflict_v solomon_n in_o himself_o and_o his_o posterity_n by_o the_o captivity_n of_o the_o ten_o tribe_n and_o by_o the_o thraldom_n of_o the_o jew_n wherein_o until_o this_o present_a day_n they_o continue_v a_o notable_a spectacle_n of_o thy_o wrath_n to_o the_o world_n against_o and_o for_o sin_n but_o of_o all_o spectacle_n of_o thy_o anger_n against_o sin_n the_o great_a and_o most_o notable_a be_v the_o death_n and_o bloody_a passion_n of_o thy_o dear_o belove_a son_n jesus_n christ._n great_a be_v thine_o anger_n against_o sin_n when_o in_o heaven_n &_o earth_n nothing_o can_v be_v find_v which_o may_v appease_v thy_o wrath_n save_o the_o bloodshedding_n of_o thine_o only_a &_o most_o dear_o belove_a son_n in_o who_o be_v and_o be_v all_o thy_o delight_n great_a be_v the_o sore_a of_o sin_n that_o need_v such_o a_o salve_n mighty_a be_v the_o malady_n that_o need_v such_o a_o medicine_n if_o in_o christ_n in_o who_o be_v no_o sin_n thy_o wrath_n be_v so_o fiarce_o of_o our_o sin_n that_o he_o be_v constrain_v to_o cry_v my_o god_n my_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o how_o great_a &_o importable_a then_o be_v thine_o anger_n against_o we_o which_o be_v nothing_o but_o sinful_a they_o that_o be_v thy_o child_n through_o the_o contemplation_n of_o thine_o anger_n against_o sin_n set_v forth_o most_o evident_o in_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n do_v tremble_v and_o be_v afraid_a lament_v themselves_o upon_o he_o and_o hearty_o cry_v for_o mercy_n whereas_o the_o wicked_a be_v altogether_o careless_a and_o contemptuous_a nothing_o lament_v their_o iniquity_n or_o cry_v to_o thou_o hearty_o for_o mercy_n and_o pardon_n amongst_o who_o we_o be_v rather_o to_o be_v place_v they_o amongst_o thy_o child_n for_o that_o we_o be_v so_o shameless_a for_o our_o sin_n and_o careless_a for_o thy_o wrath_n heap_v daily_a sin_n upon_o sin_n so_o that_o the_o measure_n have_v overflow_v and_o ascend_v up_o to_o heaven_n and_o bring_v thy_o heavy_a plague_n upon_o we_o which_o be_v but_o earnest_a for_o great_a to_o ensue_v therefore_o to_o we_o pertain_v shame_n and_o nothing_o else_o be_v due_a but_o confusion_n what_o shall_v we_o do_v what_o shall_v we_o say_v who_o can_v give_v we_o penitent_a heart_n who_o can_v open_v our_o lip_n that_o our_o mouth_n may_v make_v acceptable_a confession_n unto_o thou_o alas_o of_o our_o self_n we_o can_v think_v any_o good_a much_o less_o wish_v it_o and_o least_o of_o all_o do_v it_o as_o for_o angel_n or_o any_o other_o creature_n they_o have_v nothing_o but_o that_o which_o they_o have_v receive_v and_o they_o be_v make_v to_o minister_v unto_o we_o so_o that_o where_o it_o pass_v the_o power_n of_o the_o master_n the_o minister_n must_v needs_o want_v alas_o then_o what_o shall_v we_o do_v thou_o be_v holy_a and_o we_o unholy_a thou_o be_v good_a and_o we_o nothing_o but_o evil_n thou_o be_v pure_a and_o we_o altogether_o impure_a thou_o be_v light_a and_o we_o most_o dark_a darkness_n how_o then_o can_v there_o be_v any_o agreement_n betwixt_o we_o oh_o what_o now_o may_v we_o do_v despair_n no_o for_o thou_o be_v god_n and_o therefore_o good_a thou_o be_v merciful_a and_o therefore_o thou_o forgive_v sin_n with_o thou_o be_v mercy_n and_o propitiation_n and_o therefore_o thou_o be_v worship_v when_o adam_n have_v sin_v thou_o give_v he_o mercy_n before_o he_o desire_v it_o and_o will_v thou_o deny_v we_o mercy_n which_o now_o desire_v the_o same_o adam_n excuse_v his_o fault_n and_o accuse_v thou_o but_o we_o accuse_v ourselves_o and_o excuse_v thou_o and_o shall_v we_o be_v send_v empty_a away_o no_o find_a favour_n when_o thy_o wrath_n aboun_v and_o shall_v we_o seek_v grace_n be_v frustrate_a abraham_n be_v pull_v out_o of_o idolatry_n when_o the_o world_n be_v drown_v therein_o and_o be_v thou_o his_o god_n only_o israel_n in_o captivity_n in_o egypt_n be_v gracious_o visit_v &_o deliver_v &_o dear_a god_n the_o same_o good_a lord_n shall_v we_o always_o be_v forget_v how_o often_o in_o the_o wilderness_n do_v thou_o defer_v and_o spare_v thy_o plague_n at_o the_o request_n of_o moses_n when_o the_o people_n themselves_o make_v no_o petition_n to_o thou_o and_o see_v we_o not_o only_o now_o make_v our_o petition_n unto_o thou_o through_o thy_o goodness_n but_o also_o have_v a_o mediator_n for_o we_o far_o above_o moses_n even_o jesus_n christ_n shall_v we_o i_o say_v dear_a lord_n depart_v ashamed_a so_o soon_o as_o david_n say_v i_o have_v sin_v thou_o do_v forthwith_o answer_v he_o that_o he_o shall_v not_o die_v thou_o have_v take_v away_o his_o sin_n and_o gracious_a god_n even_o the_o self_n same_o god_n shall_v not_o we_o which_o now_o with_o david_n glad_o confess_v that_o we_o have_v sin_v shall_v we_o i_o say_v not_o hear_v by_o thy_o good_a spirit_n that_o our_o sin_n be_v pardon_v oh_o grant_v that_o with_o manasses_n we_o may_v find_v favour_n and_o mercy_n remember_v that_o thou_o have_v not_o spare_v thine_o own_o only_a dear_a son_n jesus_n christ_n but_o give_v he_o to_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n to_o rise_v for_o our_o righteousness_n to_o ascend_v for_o our_o possession_n take_v in_o heaven_n and_o to_o appear_v before_o thou_o for_o we_o for_o ever_o a_o high_a priest_n after_o the_o order_n of_o melchizedech_n that_o through_o he_o we_o may_v have_v free_a access_n to_o come_v to_o thy_o throne_n now_o rather_o of_o grace_n then_o of_o justice_n remember_v that_o thou_o by_o he_o have_v bid_v we_o ask_v and_o promise_v that_o we_o shall_v receive_v say_v ask_v and_o you_o shall_v have_v seek_v and_o you_o shall_v find_v knock_v and_o it_o shall_v be_v open_v unto_o you_o â–ª_o oh_o dear_a god_o and_o most_o meek_a and_o merciful_a father_n we_o hearty_o beseech_v thou_o to_o be_v merciful_a unto_o we_o for_o this_o thy_o christ_n sake_n for_o his_o death_n sake_n for_o thy_o promise_n truth_n and_o mercy_n sake_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o pardon_n and_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n iniquity_n and_o trespass_n what_o so_o ever_o we_o have_v commit_v against_o thou_o in_o thought_n word_n or_o deed_n ever_o or_o at_o any_o time_n hitherto_o by_o any_o mean_n dear_a father_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o though_o we_o be_v poor_a yet_o our_o christ_n
be_v rich_fw-fr though_o we_o be_v sinner_n yet_o he_o be_v righteous_a though_o we_o be_v fool_n yet_o he_o be_v wise_a though_o we_o be_v impure_a yet_o be_v he_o pure_a and_o holy_a for_o his_o sake_n therefore_o be_v merciful_a unto_o us._n call_v to_o mind_n how_o thou_o have_v promise_v that_o thou_o will_v pour_v out_o of_o thy_o clean_a water_n and_o wash_v we_o from_o our_o filth_n and_o cleanse_v we_o from_o our_o evil_n forget_v not_o that_o thou_o have_v promise_v to_o take_v from_o we_o our_o stony_a heart_n and_o to_o give_v we_o soft_a heart_n new_a heart_n and_o to_o put_v into_o the_o midst_n of_o we_o right_a spirit_n remember_v thy_o covenant_n namely_o that_o thou_o will_v be_v our_o god_n and_o we_o shall_v be_v thy_o people_n that_o thou_o will_v put_v out_o of_o thy_o memory_n for_o ever_o all_o our_o unrighteousness_n and_o have_v promise_v to_o write_v in_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n thy_o law_n and_o testimony_n remember_v that_o thou_o do_v strait_o charge_v we_o to_o have_v none_o other_o god_n but_o thou_o say_v that_o thou_o be_v the_o lord_n our_o god_n oh_o then_o declare_v the_o same_o to_o we_o all_o we_o hearty_o now_o beseech_v thou_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n forget_v our_o iniquity_n cleanse_v we_o from_o our_o filthiness_n wash_v we_o from_o our_o wickedness_n pour_v out_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n upon_o we_o take_v from_o we_o our_o hard_a heart_n our_o stony_a heart_n our_o impenitent_a heart_n our_o distrust_v and_o doubtful_a heart_n our_o carnal_a our_o secure_a our_o idle_a heart_n our_o impure_a malicious_a arrogant_a envious_a wrathful_a impatient_a covetous_a hypocritical_a and_o epicurical_a heart_n and_o in_o place_n thereof_o give_v we_o new_a heart_n soft_a heart_n faithful_a heart_n merciful_a heart_n love_v obedient_a chaste_a pure_a holy_a righteous_a true_a simple_a lowly_a and_o patient_a heart_n to_o fear_v thou_o to_o love_v thou_o to_o trust_v in_o thou_o for_o ever_o write_v thy_o law_n in_o our_o heart_n grave_n it_o in_o our_o mind_n we_o hearty_o beseech_v thou_o give_v we_o the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n make_v we_o diligent_a and_o happy_a in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o vocation_n take_v into_o thy_o custody_n and_o governance_n for_o ever_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n our_o life_n and_o all_o that_o ever_o we_o have_v tempt_v we_o never_o further_o they_o thou_o will_v make_v we_o able_a to_o bear_v and_o what_o so_o ever_o thou_o know_v we_o have_v need_n of_o in_o soul_n or_o body_n dear_a god_n and_o gracious_a father_n vouchsafe_v to_o give_v we_o the_o same_o in_o thy_o good_a time_n and_o always_o as_o thy_o child_n guide_v we_o so_o that_o our_o life_n may_v please_v thou_o and_o our_o death_n praise_v thou_o through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n for_o who_o sake_n we_o hearty_o pray_v thou_o to_o grant_v these_o thing_n thus_o ask_v and_o all_o other_o thing_n necessary_a for_o soul_n and_o body_n not_o only_o to_o we_o but_o to_o all_o other_o also_o for_o who_o thou_o will_v that_o we_o shall_v pray_v special_o for_o thy_o child_n that_o be_v in_o thraldom_n in_o exile_n in_o prison_n misery_n heaviness_n poverty_n sickness_n etc_n etc_n be_v merciful_a to_o the_o whole_a realm_n of_o england_n and_o grant_v we_o all_o true_a repentance_n and_o turn_v from_o we_o the_o evil_n that_o we_o so_o wicked_o have_v deserve_v pardon_v our_o enemy_n persecutor_n and_o slanderer_n and_o if_o it_o be_v thy_o pleasure_n turn_v their_o heart_n be_v merciful_a unto_o our_o parent_n brethren_n and_o sister_n friend_n kinsfolk_n and_o familiar_n neighbour_n and_o such_o as_o by_o any_o mean_n thou_o have_v couple_v and_o link_v to_o we_o by_o love_n or_o otherwise_o and_o unto_o we_o poor_a sinner_n here_o gather_v together_o in_o thy_o holy_a name_n grant_v thy_o blessing_n and_o holy_a spirit_n to_o sanctify_v we_o and_o dwell_v in_o we_o as_o thy_o dear_a child_n to_o keep_v we_o this_o day_n and_o for_o ever_o from_o all_o evil_a to_o thy_o eternal_a glory_n and_o our_o everlasting_a comfort_n &_o the_o profit_n of_o thy_o church_n which_o merciful_o maintain_v cherish_v and_o comfort_v strengthen_v they_o that_o stand_v so_o that_o they_o never_o fall_v lift_v up_o they_o that_o be_v fall_v and_o keep_v we_o from_o fall_v from_o thy_o truth_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o thy_o dear_o belove_a son_n jesus_n christ_n our_o only_a saviour_n which_o live_v and_o reign_v with_o thou_o and_o the_o holâ—e_a ghost_n to_o who_o be_v all_o praise_n and_o honour_n both_o now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n i_o b._n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o our_o redemption_n in_o christ._n oh_o almighty_a god_n and_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o by_o he_o also_o our_o father_n the_o father_n of_o all_o mercy_n &_o god_n of_o all_o consolation_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o hear_v our_o prayer_n we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o for_o thy_o dear_a son_n jesus_n christ_n sake_n for_o his_o merit_n and_o cruel_a death_n which_o he_o suffer_v to_o deliver_v we_o from_o eternal_a death_n and_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n send_v into_o our_o heart_n thy_o spirit_n of_o truth_n to_o work_v in_o we_o a_o true_a lively_a &_o steadfast_a faith_n that_o the_o clear_a light_n and_o brightness_n of_o thy_o gospel_n the_o glory_n of_o christ_n may_v shine_v unto_o we_o and_o lighten_v our_o mind_n that_o we_o may_v learn_v and_o understand_v the_o wonderful_a and_o unspeakable_a riches_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o our_o redemption_n in_o christ_n and_o by_o christ._n 2._o oh_o father_n of_o glory_n give_v unto_o we_o the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o bring_v we_o into_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o this_o thy_o belove_a son_n jesus_n christ_n and_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thyself_o open_v and_o lighten_v the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o understanding_n that_o we_o may_v know_v what_o the_o hope_n be_v whereunto_o thou_o have_v call_v we_o and_o how_o rich_a the_o glory_n of_o thine_o inheritance_n be_v upon_o thy_o saint_n and_o the_o exceed_a greatness_n of_o thy_o power_n towards_o we_o that_o by_o true_a faith_n by_o understanding_n &_o knowledge_n of_o thine_o eternal_a wisdom_n which_o be_v jesus_n christ_n we_o may_v be_v in_o deed_n as_o we_o be_v call_v true_a christian_n and_o unfeigned_a professor_n of_o thy_o holy_a name_n to_o worship_v thou_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n and_o to_o set_v forth_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o grace_n give_v unto_o we_o in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n amen_o oh_o dear_a father_n write_v in_o our_o heart_n love_v of_o thy_o law_n hate_v to_o all_o sin_n thankfulness_n of_o heart_n and_o continual_a heat_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n for_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n be_v all_o honour_n majesty_n glory_n thanks_n rule_n empire_n and_o dominion_n for_o evermore_o amen_n a_o form_n of_o thanksgiving_n for_o our_o redemption_n and_o prayer_n for_o the_o strength_n &_o increase_n of_o faith_n lord_n increase_v our_o faith_n luk_n 17._o 4._o eternal_a praise_n and_o thanks_n be_v give_v unto_o thou_o dear_a god_n and_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n which_o have_v bless_v we_o with_o all_o spiritual_a blessing_n in_o heavenly_a thing_n by_o christ_n in_o that_o thou_o have_v choose_v we_o in_o he_o before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v lay_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v without_o blame_n before_o thou_o through_o he_o by_o who_o we_o have_v redemption_n through_o his_o blood_n even_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o who_o after_o we_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o truth_n the_o gospel_n of_o our_o salvation_n wherein_o we_o believe_v we_o be_v seal_v with_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o promise_n which_o be_v the_o earnest_n of_o our_o inheritance_n which_o spirit_n have_v and_o do_v bear_v witness_n unto_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v thy_o child_n and_o therefore_o cry_v in_o our_o heart_n abba_n father_n 8._o and_o thus_o 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the_o other_o part_n so_o that_o no_o bocardo_n no_o little_a ease_n no_o dungeon_n no_o bishop_n prison_n no_o gatehowse_n no_o sink_v no_o pit_n may_v be_v compare_v in_o any_o point_n to_o be_v so_o evil_a a_o prison_n for_o the_o body_n as_o the_o body_n be_v for_o and_o of_o the_o soul_n wherethrough_o the_o child_n of_o god_o have_v be_v occasion_v to_o cry_v &_o lament_v their_o long_a be_v in_o it_o oh_o say_v david_n how_o long_o shall_v i_o lie_v in_o this_o prison_n oh_o wretch_n that_o i_o be_o say_v paul_n who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o out_o of_o this_o body_n of_o sin_n 7._o which_o be_v a_o heavy_a burden_n to_o the_o soul_n as_o the_o wiseman_n say_v and_o the_o godly_a cry_n 2._o now_o let_v thy_o servant_n depart_v in_o peace_n o_fw-fr the_o i_o be_v dissolve_v &_o have_v put_v off_o this_o earthly_a and_o frail_a tabernacle_n 143._o take_v i_o unto_o thou_o and_o bring_v my_o soul_n out_o of_o this_o prison_n that_o it_o may_v give_v thank_n unto_o thou_o oh_o lord_n for_o so_o long_o as_o we_o be_v in_o this_o body_n we_o can_v not_o see_v the_o lord_n yea_o it_o be_v as_o a_o heavy_a habitation_n and_o depress_v down_o sore_a the_o spirit_n from_o the_o familiarity_n which_o it_o else_o shall_v have_v with_o god_n this_o world_n &_o life_n be_v a_o exile_n a_o vale_n of_o misery_n a_o wilderness_n of_o itself_o be_v void_a of_o all_o virtue_n and_o necessary_n for_o eternal_a life_n full_a of_o enemy_n sorrow_n sigh_n sob_n groan_n misery_n etc_n etc_n in_o danger_n to_o hunger_n cold_a heat_n thirst_n sore_n sickness_n tentation_n trouble_n death_n and_o innumerable_a calamity_n be_v momentany_a short_a unstable_a and_o nothing_o but_o vain_a and_o therefore_o be_v compare_v to_o a_o warfare_n a_o woman_n travel_n a_o shadow_n a_o smoke_n a_o vapour_n a_o word_n a_o storm_n a_o tempest_n in_o the_o which_o god_n people_n feel_v great_a molestation_n grief_n &_o trouble_n now_o of_o satan_n himself_o now_o of_o the_o world_n now_o of_o their_o 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a_o door_n keeper_n in_o the_o house_n of_o my_o god_n then_o to_o dwell_v in_o the_o tent_n of_o ungodliness_n for_o the_o lord_n god_n be_v a_o light_n and_o defence_n 42._o and_o again_o like_a as_o the_o heart_n desire_v the_o water_n brook_n so_o long_v my_o soul_n after_o thou_o oh_o god_n my_o soul_n be_v a_o thirst_n for_o god_n yea_o even_o for_o the_o live_a god_n when_o shall_v i_o come_v to_o appear_v before_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n my_o soul_n thirst_v for_o thou_o 63._o my_o flesh_n also_o long_v after_o thou_o in_o a_o barren_a and_o dry_a land_n where_o no_o water_n be_v they_o thy_o child_n i_o mean_v oh_o lord_n desire_v the_o day_n of_o that_o their_o redemption_n â—_o still_o they_o cry_v let_v
lord_n which_o be_v teach_v of_o thou_o and_o instruct_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o godly_a wisdom_n and_o understanding_n which_o by_o their_o preach_n will_v seek_v not_o themselves_o but_o thou_o because_o they_o be_v godly_a and_o can_v so_o do_v because_o they_o be_v wise_a &_o understand_v give_v to_o the_o preacher_n of_o thy_o word_n here_o present_a out_o of_o the_o treasure_n of_o thy_o wisdom_n that_o which_o he_o may_v pour_v upon_o we_o to_o our_o salvation_n and_o unto_o we_o give_v thy_o grace_n &_o holy_a spirit_n oh_o lord_n so_o to_o hear_v and_o to_o receive_v thy_o word_n that_o the_o good_a seed_n which_o fall_v upon_o we_o be_v not_o choke_v with_o thorn_n or_o wither_v away_o with_o heat_n or_o devour_v by_o the_o fowl_n of_o the_o air_n but_o may_v grow_v up_o in_o a_o good_a ground_n and_o fructify_v with_o great_a increase_n a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v after_o the_o preach_v of_o god_n word_n 5._o almighty_a god_n &_o most_o merciful_a father_n we_o hearty_o 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and_o the_o commodity_n of_o thy_o people_n and_o for_o that_o we_o be_v all_o member_n of_o the_o mystical_a body_n of_o christ_n jesus_n 5._o we_o make_v our_o request_n unto_o thou_o oh_o heavenly_a father_n for_o all_o such_o as_o be_v afflict_v with_o any_o kind_n of_o cross_n or_o tribulation_n as_o war_n plague_n famine_n sickness_n poverty_n imprisonment_n persecution_n banishment_n or_o any_o other_o kind_n of_o thy_o rod_n whether_o it_o be_v grief_n of_o body_n or_o unquietness_n of_o mind_n 13._o that_o it_o will_v please_v thou_o to_o give_v they_o patience_n and_o constancy_n till_o thou_o send_v they_o full_a deliverance_n out_o of_o all_o their_o trouble_n final_o oh_o lord_n we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o show_v thy_o great_a mercy_n uppon-our_a brethren_n which_o be_v persecute_v cast_v in_o prison_n and_o daily_o condemn_v to_o death_n for_o the_o testimony_n of_o thy_o truth_n 1._o and_o though_o they_o be_v utter_o destitute_a of_o all_o man_n aid_n yet_o let_v thy_o sweet_a comfort_n never_o depart_v from_o they_o but_o so_o inflame_v their_o heart_n with_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o they_o may_v bold_o and_o cheerful_o abide_v such_o trial_n as_o thy_o godly_a wisdom_n shall_v appoint_v 21._o so_o that_o at_o length_n as_o well_o by_o their_o death_n as_o by_o their_o life_n the_o kingdom_n of_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n may_v increase_v and_o shine_v through_o all_o the_o world_n in_o who_o name_n we_o make_v our_o humble_a petition_n unto_o thou_o as_o he_o have_v teach_v we_o say_v our_o father_n which_o art_n etc_n etc_n a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v before_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o communion_n oh_o father_n of_o mercy_n and_o god_n of_o all_o consolation_n see_v all_o creature_n do_v acknowledge_v and_o confess_v thou_o to_o be_v their_o governor_n and_o lord_n it_o become_v we_o the_o workmanship_n of_o thine_o own_o hand_n at_o all_o time_n to_o reverence_n and_o magnify_v thy_o godly_a majesty_n 9_o first_o for_o that_o thou_o have_v create_v we_o to_o thine_o own_o image_n and_o similitude_n but_o chief_o because_o thou_o have_v deliver_v we_o from_o that_o everlasting_a death_n and_o damnation_n into_o the_o which_o satan_n draw_v mankind_n by_o the_o mean_n of_o sin_n 31._o from_o the_o bondage_n whereof_o neither_o man_n nor_o angel_n be_v able_a to_o make_v we_o free_a but_o thou_o oh_o lord_n rich_a in_o mercy_n &_o infinite_a in_o goodness_n have_v provide_v our_o redemption_n to_o stand_v in_o thine_o only_a and_o well-beloved_a son_n who_o of_o very_a love_n thou_o do_v give_v to_o be_v make_v man_n like_o unto_o we_o in_o all_o thing_n 3_n sin_n except_v that_o in_o his_o body_n he_o may_v receive_v the_o punishment_n of_o our_o transgression_n by_o his_o death_n to_o make_v satisfaction_n to_o thy_o
justice_n and_o by_o his_o resurrection_n to_o destroy_v he_o that_o be_v author_n of_o death_n and_o so_o to_o bring_v again_o life_n to_o the_o world_n from_o which_o the_o whole_a offspring_n of_o adam_n be_v most_o just_o exile_v 10._o oh_o lord_n we_o acknowledge_v that_o no_o creature_n be_v able_a to_o comprehend_v the_o length_n and_o breadth_n the_o deepness_n and_o height_n of_o that_o thy_o most_o excellent_a love_n which_o move_v thou_o to_o show_v mercy_n where_o none_o be_v deserve_v to_o promise_v and_o give_v life_n where_o death_n have_v get_v victory_n to_o receive_v we_o into_o thy_o grace_n when_o we_o can_v do_v nothing_o but_o rebel_n against_o thy_o majesty_n the_o blind_a dullness_n of_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n will_v not_o suffer_v we_o sufficient_o to_o weigh_v these_o thy_o most_o ample_a benefit_n yet_o nevertheless_o at_o the_o commandment_n of_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n we_o present_v ourselves_o to_o this_o thy_o table_n which_o he_o have_v leave_v to_o be_v use_v in_o remembrance_n of_o his_o death_n until_o his_o come_n again_o to_o declare_v and_o witness_v before_o the_o world_n 13._o that_o by_o he_o alone_o we_o have_v receive_v liberty_n and_o life_n that_o by_o he_o alone_o thou_o do_v acknowedge_v we_o to_o be_v thy_o child_n and_o heir_n that_o by_o he_o alone_o we_o have_v entrance_n to_o the_o throne_n of_o thy_o grace_n that_o by_o he_o alone_o we_o be_v possess_v in_o our_o spiritual_a kingdom_n to_o eat_v and_o drink_v at_o his_o table_n and_o with_o who_o we_o have_v our_o conversation_n present_o in_o heaven_n and_o by_o who_o our_o body_n shall_v be_v raise_v up_o again_o from_o the_o dust_n &_o shall_v be_v place_v with_o he_o in_o that_o endless_a joy_n which_o thou_o oh_o father_n of_o mercy_n have_v prepare_v for_o thou_o elect_v before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v lay_v 8._o and_o these_o most_o inestimable_a benefit_n we_o acknowledge_v and_o confess_v to_o have_v receive_v of_o thy_o free_a mercy_n and_o grace_n by_o thine_o only_a belove_a son_n jesus_n christ_n for_o the_o which_o therefore_o we_o thy_o congregation_n move_v by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n do_v render_v to_o thou_o all_o thanks_n praise_n and_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o a_o thanksgiving_n after_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o communion_n most_o merciful_a father_n we_o render_v unto_o thou_o all_o praise_n thank_n honour_n and_o glory_n for_o that_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o of_o thy_o great_a mercy_n to_o grant_v unto_o we_o miserable_a sinner_n so_o excellent_a a_o gift_n and_o treasure_n as_o to_o receive_v we_o into_o the_o fellowship_n and_o company_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n 10_o who_o thou_o have_v deliver_v to_o death_n for_o we_o 6._o and_o have_v give_v he_o unto_o we_o as_o a_o necessary_a food_n and_o nourishment_n unto_o everlasting_a life_n and_o now_o we_o beseech_v thou_o also_o oh_o heavenly_a father_n to_o grant_v we_o this_o request_n that_o thou_o never_o suffer_v we_o to_o become_v so_o unkind_a as_o to_o forget_v so_o worthy_a benefit_n but_o rather_o imprint_v and_o fasten_v they_o sure_o in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o may_v grow_v and_o increase_v daily_o more_o and_o more_o in_o true_a faith_n 2._o which_o continual_o be_v exercise_v in_o all_o manner_n of_o good_a work_n and_o so_o much_o the_o rather_o oh_o lord_n confirm_v we_o in_o these_o perilous_a day_n &_o rage_n of_o satan_n that_o we_o may_v constant_o stand_v and_o continue_v in_o the_o confession_n of_o the_o same_o to_o the_o advancement_n of_o thy_o glory_n which_o be_v god_n over_o all_o thing_n bless_v for_o ever_o a_o lamentation_n of_o a_o sinner_n afflict_v in_o conscience_n for_o his_o offence_n in_o the_o mid_n of_o the_o desperate_a assault_n of_o my_o soul_n the_o intolerable_a heaviness_n of_o my_o mind_n have_v heretofore_o lord_n cry_v as_o shrill_a in_o thine_o ear_n as_o though_o i_o have_v shriek_v and_o with_o lamentation_n cry_v out_o say_v help_n help_v i_o my_o god_n my_o creator_n my_o most_o provident_a keeper_n and_o everlasting_a defender_n for_o behold_v i_o perish_v on_o this_o occasion_n lord_n when_o heaviness_n of_o mind_n do_v heretofore_o assault_v i_o i_o remember_v that_o thou_o have_v many_o time_n set_v before_o my_o eye_n the_o wonderful_a greatness_n of_o thy_o most_o tender_a love_n towards_o i_o by_o the_o great_a multitude_n of_o thy_o benefit_n pour_v upon_o i_o which_o benefit_n every_o of_o thy_o work_n as_o they_o come_v before_o my_o eye_n give_v i_o just_a occasion_n to_o be_v mindful_a of_o will_v not_o think_v i_o if_o i_o have_v in_o a_o manner_n any_o grace_n at_o all_o will_v not_o such_o love_n bring_v now_o into_o my_o heart_n a_o wonderful_a delectation_n joy_n and_o comfort_n in_o god_n for_o the_o same_o and_o again_o can_v such_o delight_n in_o god_n sweet_a mercy_n and_o tender_a love_n towards_o i_o if_o i_o be_v not_o as_o evil_a as_o a_o castaway_n that_o be_v none_o of_o god_n child_n be_v without_o loathe_v of_o my_o sin_n and_o lust_n and_o desire_n to_o do_v god_n holy_a will_n and_o these_o thing_n think_v i_o fie_o upon_o i_o unthankful_a wretch_n be_v either_o not_o at_o all_o in_o i_o or_o else_o in_o deed_n so_o cold_o and_o slender_o that_o they_o be_v true_o weigh_v and_o compare_v to_o righteousness_n 64._o be_v more_o vile_a than_o a_o filthy_a cloth_n starch_v in_o corrupt_a blood_n oh_o think_v i_o i_o be_o afraid_a i_o have_v deceive_v myself_o for_o thy_o servant_n at_o all_o time_n i_o trow_v feel_v otherwise_o then_o i_o now_o do_v the_o fruit_n of_o thy_o spirit_n as_o love_v joy_n peace_n &_o such_o like_a but_o my_o love_n alas_o towards_o thou_o what_o be_v it_o my_o joy_n be_v not_o once_o almost_o feel_v of_o i_o for_o my_o very_a soul_n within_o i_o as_o david_n in_o his_o heaviness_n say_v refuse_v comfort_n 77._o and_o fare_v as_o though_o it_o do_v utter_o despair_v &_o what_o peace_n can_v i_o feel_v then_o or_o certainty_n of_o thy_o favour_n and_o love_v just_o may_v i_o pour_v out_o this_o dolorous_a lamentation_n of_o zion_n the_o lord_n have_v forsake_v i_o 49._o and_o my_o lord_n have_v forget_v i_o even_o in_o the_o midst_n i_o say_v of_o these_o my_o former_a desperate_a assault_n my_o intolerable_a heaviness_n cry_v to_o thou_o oh_o my_o god_n and_o from_o heaven_n thou_o hear_v my_o groan_n and_o thereupon_o first_o prepare_v my_o heart_n to_o ask_v comfort_n of_o thou_o &_o then_o thou_o do_v accept_v my_o prayer_n and_o give_v i_o plentiful_o my_o ask_n oh_o my_o soul_n consider_v well_o that_o thou_o be_v never_o able_a to_o declare_v the_o exceed_a goodness_n of_o god_n in_o this_o that_o he_o hear_v the_o very_a desire_n of_o thou_o be_v afflict_v who_o be_v so_o ready_a favourable_o to_o grant_v the_o request_n of_o the_o afflict_a that_o oftentimes_o he_o tarry_v not_o until_o they_o do_v call_v but_o or_o ever_o they_o call_v upon_o he_o he_o favourable_o hear_v they_o as_o the_o 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thou_o both_o the_o creator_n and_o also_o the_o conserver_n of_o all_o thing_n in_o so_o much_o as_o the_o lion_n whelp_n roar_v after_o their_o prey_n 147._o do_v seek_v their_o food_n at_o thy_o hand_n and_o the_o raven_n bird_n lack_v meat_n do_v call_v upon_o thou_o if_o then_o thy_o fatherly_a providence_n and_o tender_a care_n oh_o lord_n upon_o all_o thy_o creature_n be_v so_o great_a that_o the_o very_a beast_n and_o fowl_n have_v this_o experience_n of_o thy_o goodness_n in_o their_o necessity_n that_o their_o roar_n and_o cry_n have_v the_o strength_n of_o earnest_a calling_n and_o desire_n how_o much_o rather_o do_v these_o sigh_n groan_n and_o desperate_a heaviness_n of_o man_n but_o chief_o of_o thy_o child_n cry_v and_o call_v