we_o other_o pass_v by_o we_o and_o take_v no_o notice_n of_o we_o but_o he_o look_v upon_o we_o and_o behold_v it_o be_v a_o time_n of_o love_n with_o we_o he_o throw_v his_o skirt_n over_o we_o and_o cover_v our_o nakedness_n and_o pour_v water_n upon_o we_o to_o wash_v away_o our_o filthiness_n he_o swear_v unto_o we_o and_o enter_v into_o covenant_n with_o we_o to_o be_v we_o and_o we_o to_o be_v his_o he_o to_o be_v our_o god_n and_o we_o to_o be_v his_o peculiar_a people_n he_o have_v give_v himself_o his_o son_n his_o spirit_n to_o we_o himself_o to_o be_v our_o god_n and_o portion_n jer._n 31.31_o 32_o 33._o but_o this_o shall_v be_v the_o covenant_n that_o i_o will_v make_v with_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n after_o those_o day_n say_v the_o lord_n i_o will_v put_v my_o law_n into_o their_o heart_n and_o write_v it_o in_o their_o inward_a part_n and_o will_v be_v their_o god_n and_o they_o shall_v be_v my_o people_n and_o what_o tongue_n can_v express_v what_o pen_n can_v describe_v the_o happiness_n of_o that_o people_n who_o have_v god_n to_o be_v their_o god_n david_n in_o the_o 144_o psalm_n v._o 15._o say_v happy_a be_v the_o people_n who_o god_n be_v the_o lord_n he_o do_v not_o say_v how_o happy_a for_o it_o be_v beyond_o express_v but_o this_o we_o may_v true_o say_v that_o all_o our_o happiness_n and_o felicity_n and_o comfort_n lie_v in_o this_o in_o have_v god_n to_o be_v our_o god_n if_o there_o be_v no_o want_n to_o they_o that_o fear_v god_n i_o be_o sure_a there_o can_v be_v none_o to_o they_o that_o enjoy_v god_n who_o be_v a_o soul-comforting_a soul-refreshing_a soul-satisfying_a object_n it_o matter_n not_o what_o our_o circumstance_n and_o condition_n be_v here_o in_o this_o world_n be_v they_o never_o so_o low_a and_o inconsiderable_a if_o we_o have_v but_o god_n for_o our_o god_n we_o be_v happy_a happy_a be_v that_o people_n who_o god_n be_v the_o lord_n he_o have_v give_v we_o not_o only_a himself_o but_o his_o son_n too_o john_n 3.16_o god_n so_o love_v the_o world_n that_o he_o give_v his_o only_a beget_v son_n that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v everlasting_a life_n give_v he_o for_o we_o to_o obey_v and_o suffer_v to_o bleed_v and_o die_v and_o suffer_v and_o satisfy_v for_o we_o to_o rescue_v and_o redeem_v we_o from_o those_o evil_n and_o misery_n under_o which_o we_o lay_v viz._n the_o wrath_n of_o god_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n by_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o we_o a_o life_n more_o precious_a than_o the_o life_n of_o all_o the_o angel_n in_o heaven_n or_o man_n upon_o earth_n not_o only_o give_v he_o for_o we_o but_o give_v he_o to_o we_o to_o be_v believe_v in_o and_o rest_v upon_o for_o life_n and_o salvation_n to_o dwell_v in_o we_o and_o be_v unite_v to_o we_o to_o be_v make_v of_o god_n wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n sanctification_n and_o redemption_n to_o be_v to_o we_o and_o do_v for_o we_o all_o that_o god_n have_v appoint_v and_o design_v he_o to_o be_v again_o he_o have_v not_o only_o give_v we_o himself_o and_o son_n but_o his_o spirit_n also_o to_o we_o to_o open_v our_o eye_n to_o enlighten_v our_o mind_n to_o incline_v our_o will_n to_o change_v our_o heart_n to_o turn_v and_o convert_v we_o to_o himself_o to_o convince_v of_o sin_n to_o lead_v to_o christ_n to_o be_v the_o guide_n of_o our_o way_n to_o be_v the_o death_n of_o our_o sin_n to_o quicken_v and_o enliven_v and_o strengthen_v our_o grace_n to_o witness_v with_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n to_o comfort_v we_o in_o all_o our_o trouble_n to_o succour_v we_o in_o all_o our_o temptation_n to_o resolve_v we_o in_o all_o our_o doubt_n to_o help_v we_o against_o all_o our_o infirmity_n to_o conduct_v we_o safe_a through_o this_o evil_a world_n and_o to_o seal_v we_o up_o to_o the_o day_n of_o redemption_n but_o yet_o far_o he_o give_v we_o liberty_n to_o wait_v upon_o he_o in_o the_o solemn_a duty_n of_o his_o worship_n he_o give_v we_o pray_v season_n and_o hear_v season_n and_o communicate_v season_n for_o the_o carry_v on_o begin_v grace_n in_o our_o soul_n thus_o rich_o do_v he_o furnish_v our_o table_n in_o this_o howl_a desert_n and_o bountiful_o provide_v for_o we_o in_o a_o strange_a land_n we_o have_v not_o only_a food_n for_o our_o body_n but_o food_n for_o our_o soul_n not_o only_o the_o bread_n that_o perish_v but_o that_o which_o endure_v to_o everlasting_a life_n the_o lamb_n be_v slay_v and_o behold_v all_o thing_n be_v ready_a the_o marriage_n supper_n be_v prepare_v and_o a_o welcome_a ready_a for_o all_o that_o come_v to_o it_o this_o be_v christ_n language_n to_o all_o his_o guest_n o_o friend_n drink_v you_o eat_v â—e_n drink_v and_o eat_v abundant_o o_o belove_n and_o what_o do_v you_o think_v be_v the_o matter_n of_o this_o feast_n why_o it_o be_v christ_n with_o all_o his_o save_a benefit_n even_o peace_n and_o pardon_n and_o comfort_n this_o be_v the_o gospel_n feast_n unto_o which_o poor_a sinner_n be_v invite_v the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v both_o the_o master_n and_o the_o matter_n of_o this_o feast_n this_o be_v that_o bread_n which_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n which_o be_v othergates_o food_n than_o that_o manna_n be_v which_o fall_v in_o the_o wilderness_n of_o which_o it_o be_v say_v our_o father_n do_v eat_v and_o they_o be_v dead_a but_o whosoever_o eat_v of_o this_o bread_n live_v for_o ever_o john_n 6.48_o 49_o 50._o this_o be_v the_o lamb_n that_o be_v slay_v from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n who_o flesh_n be_v meat_n indeed_o and_z who_o blood_n be_v drink_v indeed_o thus_o bountiful_o have_v god_n provide_v for_o our_o soul_n we_o have_v not_o only_o the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n that_o we_o may_v grow_v thereby_o but_o more_o substantial_a food_n even_o that_o seal_n strengthen_v confirm_v ordinance_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n where_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n be_v represent_v seal_v and_o apply_v to_o believer_n who_o be_v not_o only_o offer_v up_o upon_o the_o cross_n for_o the_o satisfaction_n of_o divine_a justice_n and_o the_o expiation_n of_o our_o sin_n but_o offer_v upon_o the_o table_n for_o the_o satisfy_a our_o guilty_a mind_n and_o for_o the_o food_n and_o nourishment_n of_o our_o soul_n here_o it_o be_v that_o we_o may_v take_v a_o view_n of_o christ_n die_a love_n here_o we_o see_v he_o bruise_v and_o break_a and_o bleed_v for_o our_o sake_n and_o for_o our_o sin_n here_o we_o may_v see_v he_o break_v and_o bruise_v by_o his_o father_n in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o great_a wrath_n when_o his_o body_n be_v tear_v his_o soul_n in_o a_o dreadful_a agony_n his_o side_n pierce_v his_o blood_n shed_v these_o be_v in_o a_o most_o lively_a manner_n represent_v by_o the_o breakof_o the_o bread_n and_o pour_v out_o of_o the_o wine_n here_o be_v a_o wound_a break_a bleed_a jesus_n represent_v to_o we_o the_o element_n in_o this_o sacrament_n signify_v and_o set_v forth_o the_o unconceivable_a suffering_n of_o our_o bless_a lord_n both_o in_o his_o â—ody_n and_o in_o his_o soul_n the_o bread_n signify_v the_o suffering_n of_o his_o body_n and_o the_o wine_n which_o be_v a_o representation_n of_o his_o blood_n the_o agonus_n of_o his_o soul_n because_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o the_o soul_n act_n be_v in_o the_o blood_n all_o the_o sacrament_n that_o ever_o be_v institute_v since_o adam_n fall_n to_o this_o very_a day_n both_o ordinary_a and_o extraordinary_a both_o old_a testament_n and_o new_a testament_n sacrament_n they_o all_o of_o they_o principal_o represent_v and_o point_v at_o jesus_n and_o he_o crucify_a adam_n sacrifice_n be_v type_n of_o christ_n the_o true_a sacrifice_n circumcision_n a_o pledge_n of_o our_o heart_n circumcision_n through_o christ_n blood_n col._n 2.11_o in_o who_o also_o you_o be_v circumcise_a with_o the_o circumcision_n make_v without_o hand_n in_o put_v off_o the_o body_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o flesh_n by_o the_o circumcision_n of_o christ_n the_o passover_n be_v a_o token_n and_o type_n of_o christ_n our_o passover_n sacrifice_v for_o we_o 1_o cor._n 5.7_o baptism_n this_o do_v point_n at_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n we_o be_v say_v by_o baptism_n to_o be_v baptize_v into_o christ_n and_o into_o his_o death_n rom._n 6.3_o 4_o 5._o and_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v a_o most_o lively_a representation_n of_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n 1_o cor._n 11.26_o as_o often_o as_o you_o eat_v this_o bread_n and_o drink_v this_o cup_n you_o show_v the_o lord_n death_n till_o he_o come_v this_o be_v a_o stand_a memorial_n and_o a_o last_a monument_n of_o our_o bless_a lord_n love_v in_o bleed_v
to_o have_v a_o recourse_n to_o this_o blood_n of_o christ_n for_o the_o removal_n of_o it_o and_o under_o the_o daily_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o the_o work_n of_o innate_a inbred_a corruption_n we_o be_v to_o have_v a_o daily_a recourse_n unto_o this_o blood_n of_o christ_n that_o it_o may_v be_v subdue_v we_o be_v to_o eye_n the_o death_n of_o christ_n for_o sanctification_n as_o well_o as_o for_o justification_n for_o mortification_n and_o kill_v of_o lust_n as_o well_o as_o for_o the_o take_v away_o and_o removal_n of_o gild_n alas_o we_o be_v no_o more_o able_a to_o subdue_v our_o own_o lust_n than_o we_o be_v to_o remove_v our_o own_o gild_n but_o be_v as_o much_o behold_v to_o christ_n for_o the_o one_o as_o for_o the_o other_o in_o a_o word_n throughout_o the_o whole_a of_o our_o christian_a race_n and_o course_n our_o eye_n must_v be_v unto_o christ_n look_v unto_o jesus_n who_o be_v the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n every_o day_n by_o fresh_a act_n of_o faith_n cast_v and_o commit_v all_o the_o concernment_n of_o our_o soul_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o dear_a redeemer_n this_o be_v to_o walk_v fiducial_o and_o thus_o we_o be_v to_o walk_v after_o this_o supper_n one_o end_n of_o which_o supper_n be_v for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o grace_n in_o our_o soul_n not_o only_o for_o the_o inflame_a our_o love_n but_o for_o the_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n not_o only_o that_o our_o love_n to_o he_o may_v wax_v hot_a and_o hot_a but_o that_o our_o faith_n in_o he_o and_o reliance_n upon_o he_o may_v be_v strong_a and_o strong_a 5._o we_o must_v walk_v with_o a_o great_a hatred_n of_o and_o indignation_n against_o sin_n we_o have_v be_v commemorate_n a_o crucify_a bleed_v die_v jesus_n and_o pray_v what_o be_v the_o occasion_n of_o this_o shameful_a ignominious_a and_o reproachful_a death_n why_o it_o be_v sin_n but_o not_o any_o sin_n of_o his_o own_o that_o he_o be_v bring_v to_o this_o death_n and_o suffering_n but_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o his_o people_n the_o lord_n lay_v upon_o he_o the_o iniquity_n of_o his_o people_n isa_n 53._o and_o there_o be_v not_o only_o a_o act_n of_o god_n the_o father_n in_o lay_v these_o sin_n upon_o christ_n but_o there_o be_v also_o christ_n own_o voluntary_a consent_n to_o take_v they_o upon_o he_o so_o that_o it_o be_v sin_n the_o sin_n of_o his_o elect_a people_n that_o he_o take_v upon_o he_o which_o be_v the_o occasion_n of_o his_o bitter_a suffering_n he_o be_v wound_v for_o our_o transgression_n and_o bruise_v for_o our_o iniquity_n ay_o and_o these_o be_v far_o more_o wound_a and_o painful_a to_o he_o than_o be_v the_o pierce_a of_o his_o natural_a side_n with_o the_o soldier_n spear_n this_o be_v that_o which_o occasion_v that_o agony_n of_o body_n and_o anguish_n of_o soul_n even_o the_o wrath_n and_o displeasure_n of_o god_n manifest_v against_o the_o sin_n which_o he_o bare_a and_o who_o of_o we_o be_v able_a to_o conceive_v of_o that_o which_o he_o feel_v of_o that_o torment_v he_o feel_v in_o his_o body_n and_o of_o that_o anguish_n he_o feel_v in_o his_o soul._n my_o soul_n say_v he_o be_v exceed_v sorrowful_a even_o unto_o death_n and_o upon_o the_o cross_n my_o god_n my_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o sure_o fin_n must_v be_v a_o exceed_o great_a evil_n which_o be_v the_o occasion_n of_o so_o great_a suffering_n and_o indeed_o there_o be_v no_o glass_n do_v so_o full_o and_o clear_o discover_v to_o we_o the_o evil_a and_o heinous_a nature_n of_o sin_n as_o the_o glass_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o suffering_n now_o in_o this_o supper_n ordinance_n we_o have_v a_o lively_a representation_n of_o a_o break_a crucify_a christ_n break_v and_o crucify_a for_o our_o sin_n his_o body_n break_v and_o his_o blood_n shed_v for_o our_o sin_n this_o be_v that_o which_o our_o faith_n be_v to_o eye_n in_o our_o participation_n of_o this_o ordinance_n have_v we_o see_v christ_n in_o this_o ordinance_n break_v and_o crucify_a and_o bruise_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o shall_v we_o dare_v to_o live_v in_o sin_n be_v this_o a_o walk_n suitable_a and_o become_v those_o that_o have_v be_v at_o the_o table_n of_o the_o lord_n suitable_a to_o those_o expression_n of_o love_n that_o be_v manifest_v or_o suitable_a to_o those_o mystery_n that_o be_v tender_v there_o or_o to_o those_o great_a benefit_n that_o be_v represent_v there_o sure_o not_o after_o we_o have_v be_v at_o this_o table_n we_o come_v under_o deep_a obligation_n of_o abandon_v and_o hate_v sin_n than_o before_o have_v we_o receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n as_o a_o seal_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o shall_v we_o dare_v after_o this_o supper_n to_o fall_v afresh_o into_o the_o commission_n of_o the_o same_o sin_n what_o be_v this_o but_o to_o profane_v the_o blood_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o to_o trample_v under_o foot_n the_o blood_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o be_v this_o our_o kindness_n to_o our_o friend_n who_o so_o free_o part_v with_o his_o life_n and_o heartsblood_n sure_o they_o great_o mistake_v the_o nature_n and_o end_n of_o this_o supper_n that_o go_v from_o it_o with_o a_o purpose_n to_o return_v to_o their_o vice_n and_o wickedness_n and_o use_v it_o only_o for_o a_o protection_n and_o toleration_n for_o their_o sin_n it_o be_v a_o sure_a and_o certain_a sign_n that_o our_o heart_n be_v never_o right_o and_o true_o humble_v and_o break_v for_o sin_n before_o we_o come_v to_o this_o supper_n if_o there_o be_v any_o secret_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n keep_v up_o and_o maintain_v in_o our_o soul_n of_o return_v to_o our_o sin_n afterward_o if_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o bring_v bleed_a heart_n to_o this_o ordinance_n than_o certain_o it_o be_v as_o necessary_a to_o carry_v away_o break_v and_o bleed_a heart_n for_o sin_n from_o it_o especial_o when_o we_o have_v have_v such_o a_o affect_a sight_n present_v to_o we_o viz._n a_o christ_n bruise_v and_o break_v for_o our_o sin_n methinks_v every_o time_n we_o partake_v of_o this_o ordinance_n it_o shall_v stir_v up_o in_o we_o a_o great_a abhorrency_n and_o hatred_n of_o sin_n than_o ever_o o_o consider_v what_o wrath_n our_o sin_n do_v derive_v upon_o christ_n in_o order_n to_o the_o kindle_v our_o hatred_n and_o indignation_n against_o they_o what_o shall_v we_o make_v light_n of_o that_o which_o christ_n find_v so_o heavy_a and_o heinous_a which_o fetch_v from_o he_o such_o great_a drop_n of_o blood_n and_o extort_a from_o he_o so_o bitter_a and_o dreadful_a a_o lamentation_n my_o soul_n say_v he_o be_v exceed_v sorrowful_a even_o unto_o death_n and_o upon_o the_o cross_n my_o god_n my_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o do_v christ_n shed_v all_o his_o heartsblood_n for_o thy_o sin_n and_o do_v thou_o think_v much_o to_o shed_v a_o few_o penitential_a tear_n for_o they_o or_o will_v thou_o hug_v such_o a_o viper_n in_o thy_o bosom_n which_o be_v such_o a_o sting_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o thy_o saviour_n will_v thou_o pretend_v to_o have_v have_v fellowship_n with_o christ_n in_o this_o ordinance_n and_o afterward_o hold_v fellowship_n with_o the_o unfruitful_a work_n of_o darkness_n what_o a_o contradiction_n be_v this_o 6._o we_o must_v walk_v with_o a_o great_a weanedness_n of_o affection_n from_o the_o world_n god_n forbid_v say_v the_o apostle_n that_o i_o shall_v glory_v in_o any_o thing_n save_v in_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n by_o which_o the_o world_n be_v crucify_v to_o i_o and_o i_o unto_o the_o world_n gal._n 6.14_o he_o be_v arrive_v to_o such_o a_o holy_a indifferency_n as_o to_o care_v no_o more_o for_o the_o world_n than_o the_o world_n care_v for_o he_o and_o this_o he_o do_v through_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n remember_v how_o the_o world_n deal_v with_o christ_n and_o how_o little_a he_o regard_v the_o world_n now_o shall_v we_o who_o have_v be_v so_o late_o celebrate_v and_o commemorate_n the_o death_n and_o crucifixion_n of_o christ_n love_v that_o and_o cleave_v to_o that_o which_o deal_v so_o unkind_o by_o he_o or_o esteem_v that_o which_o be_v so_o little_o esteem_v by_o he_o be_v this_o a_o walk_n worthy_a of_o his_o dying-love_n no_o this_o be_v no_o way_n become_v those_o that_o have_v be_v entertain_v at_o this_o table_n therefore_o where_o we_o see_v person_n after_o they_o have_v be_v at_o this_o table_n conform_v to_o the_o world_n to_o the_o fashion_n and_o vanity_n thereof_o their_o heart_n and_o affection_n glue_v to_o the_o world_n and_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o world_n pursue_v after_o it_o with_o the_o great_a vehemency_n and_o eagerness_n why_o this_o be_v such_o a_o kind_n of_o walk_v as_o be_v no_o way_n suitable_a and_o become_v the_o guest_n of_o christ_n
which_o we_o be_v to_o express_v our_o thankfulness_n to_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n for_o what_o he_o have_v do_v and_o suffer_v for_o we_o by_o often_o think_v of_o it_o ourselves_o or_o speak_v of_o it_o to_o other_o to_o the_o eternal_a praise_n and_o renown_n of_o our_o dear_a redeemer_n 2._o another_o way_n by_o which_o we_o be_v to_o express_v our_o thankfulness_n be_v by_o magnify_v and_o set_v a_o high_a esteem_n and_o value_n upon_o what_o he_o have_v do_v for_o we_o estimation_n of_o benefit_n receive_v be_v one_o way_n of_o express_v our_o thankfulness_n for_o they_o unthankfulness_n always_o lessen_v and_o vilifyes_n and_o make_v light_a of_o a_o kindness_n or_o benefit_n receive_v as_o israel_n do_v the_o manna_n numb_a 21.5_o and_o the_o people_n speak_v against_o god_n and_o against_o moses_n wherefore_o have_v you_o bring_v we_o up_o out_o of_o egypt_n to_o die_v in_o the_o wilderness_n for_o there_o be_v no_o bread_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o water_n and_o our_o soul_n loathe_v this_o light_a bread_n numb_a 11.5.6_o we_o remember_v the_o fish_n we_o do_v free_o eat_v in_o egypt_n the_o cucumber_n and_o the_o melon_n and_o the_o leek_n etc._n etc._n but_o now_o our_o soul_n be_v dry_v away_o there_o be_v nothing_o at_o all_o beside_o this_o mannah_n before_o our_o eye_n oh_o what_o unthankful_a ungrateful_a people_n be_v these_o to_o make_v light_n of_o such_o excellent_a food_n which_o yield_v such_o excellent_a nourishment_n and_o in_o the_o strength_n of_o which_o they_o be_v able_a to_o go_v so_o many_o and_o such_o tedious_a journey_n their_o entertain_v such_o base_a low_a mean_a thought_n of_o it_o argue_v their_o great_a unthankfulness_n for_o it_o thus_o unthankful_a wretch_n do_v by_o christ_n even_o as_o these_o israelite_n do_v by_o the_o mannah_n they_o make_v but_o light_a of_o christ_n the_o great_a gift_n that_o god_n can_v have_v bestow_v upon_o the_o son_n of_o men._n but_o yet_o at_o the_o same_o time_n they_o despise_v both_o giver_n and_o gift_n itself_o by_o despise_v the_o gift_n they_o affront_v the_o giver_n they_o see_v no_o lovelyness_n no_o beauty_n no_o excellency_n in_o christ_n that_o they_o shall_v desire_v he_o what_o be_v thy_o beloved_a more_o than_o another_o belove_a be_v the_o answer_n to_o the_o spouse_n when_o she_o be_v so_o earnest_o inquire_v after_o her_o belove_a cant._n 5.10_o a_o lust_n a_o pleasure_n be_v by_o many_o prefer_v before_o christ_n a_o lust_n that_o will_v damn_v they_o before_o a_o saviour_n that_o will_v save_o they_o a_o carnal_a pleasure_n shall_v be_v embrace_v when_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n shall_v be_v despise_v this_o argue_v great_a ingratitude_n and_o unthankfulness_n vilify_v and_o lessen_v both_o the_o person_n that_o show_v the_o kindness_n and_o the_o kindness_n itself_o when_o as_o true_a thankfulness_n esteem_v and_o value_v both_o person_n and_o benefit_n both_o he_o that_o have_v do_v and_o what_o he_o have_v do_v for_o we_o now_o this_o way_n we_o be_v to_o express_v our_o thanfulness_n to_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n by_o our_o esteem_n of_o he_o and_o the_o benefit_n we_o receive_v by_o he_o now_o what_o esteem_n have_v we_o for_o christ_n do_v we_o esteem_v he_o as_o the_o apostle_n do_v who_o desire_v and_o determine_v to_o know_v nothing_o else_o but_o christ_n 1_o cor._n 2.2_o he_o look_v upon_o all_o other_o knowledge_n as_o vain_a and_o unprofitable_a in_o comparison_n of_o christ_n and_o he_o crucify_a this_o show_v his_o value_n and_o esteem_v for_o christ_n and_o such_o a_o esteem_n have_v he_o for_o christ_n that_o he_o count_v all_o thing_n but_o loss_n for_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n yea_o all_o thing_n but_o dung_n that_o he_o may_v win_v christ_n and_o be_v sound_a in_o he_o phil._n 3.8_o 9_o he_o can_v despise_v and_o trample_v upon_o the_o pleasure_n and_o profit_n and_o preferment_n of_o this_o present_a world_n that_o he_o may_v but_o win_v christ_n and_o be_v find_v in_o he_o endure_v and_o undergo_v the_o great_a hardship_n and_o suffering_n for_o the_o name_n and_o sake_n of_o christ_n the_o great_a of_o his_o glory_v and_o boast_v be_v in_o a_o crucify_a jesus_n god_n forbid_v say_v he_o that_o i_o shall_v glory_v in_o any_o thing_n save_v in_o the_o cross_n of_o jesus_n christ_n by_o which_o the_o world_n be_v crucify_v unto_o i_o and_o i_o unto_o the_o world_n nothing_o have_v that_o place_n in_o his_o esteem_n as_o christ_n have_v and_o then_o be_v our_o esteem_n of_o christ_n right_o indeed_o when_o we_o esteem_v he_o above_o all_o and_o before_o all_o above_o estate_n above_o relation_n above_o all_o other_o outward_a comfort_n and_o conveniency_n when_o we_o be_v willing_a to_o let_v go_v all_o for_o christ_n i_o be_o sure_a there_o be_v that_o worth_n and_o excellency_n in_o christ_n both_o personal_a and_o relative_n whether_o we_o consider_v he_o as_o he_o be_v in_o himself_o or_o in_o those_o comfortable_a relation_n he_o stand_v in_o to_o his_o people_n i_o say_v consider_v he_o which_o way_n we_o will_v in_o his_o office_n in_o his_o grace_n and_o fullness_n in_o his_o honour_n and_o glorious_a title_n and_o there_o be_v that_o in_o christ_n which_o true_o deserve_v our_o great_a and_o high_a esteem_n thus_o we_o be_v to_o express_v our_o thankfulness_n by_o our_o high_a esteem_n of_o christ_n of_o his_o person_n and_o as_o of_o his_o person_n so_o of_o his_o deed_n and_o action_n of_o what_o he_o have_v do_v and_o suffer_v for_o we_o and_o the_o great_a benefit_n that_o issue_n and_o proceed_v from_o thence_o be_v it_o not_o wonderful_a that_o a_o person_n so_o high_a and_o honourable_a so_o excellent_a and_o glorious_a that_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o god_n by_o nature_n who_o be_v equal_a with_o god_n in_o glory_n wisdom_n and_o power_n and_o in_o all_o other_o divine_a excellency_n and_o perfection_n that_o he_o shall_v suffer_v this_o glory_n of_o he_o to_o lie_v obscure_a for_o a_o time_n under_o the_o veil_n of_o his_o humane_a nature_n that_o a_o person_n so_o far_o above_o and_o beyond_o we_o shall_v come_v and_o join_v himself_o to_o we_o marry_o into_o such_o a_o poor_a break_a beggarly_a family_n as_o we_o that_o he_o who_o be_v lord_n of_o the_o law_n shall_v be_v make_v under_o the_o law_n under_o the_o observation_n of_o the_o law_n to_o fulfil_v the_o righteousness_n thereof_o and_o under_o the_o malediction_n of_o the_o law_n to_o undergo_v the_o penalty_n and_o curse_n of_o it_o that_o the_o judge_n of_o quick_a and_o dead_a shall_v become_v undertaker_n for_o guilty_a condemn_a wretch_n that_o he_o who_o know_v no_o sin_n shall_v be_v make_v sin_n and_o submit_v to_o be_v deal_v with_o as_o if_o he_o have_v be_v the_o chief_a of_o sinner_n bruise_v and_o break_v upon_o the_o wheel_n of_o divine_a wrath_n reproach_v and_o vilify_v by_o man_n forsake_v of_o his_o father_n vir_fw-la dolorum_fw-la a_o man_n of_o sorrow_n and_o acquaint_v with_o grief_n o_o the_o pain_n of_o body_n and_o the_o anguish_n of_o spirit_n that_o he_o undergo_v the_o wearisome_a life_n and_o at_o last_o the_o painful_a and_o accurse_a death_n that_o he_o endure_v and_o all_o this_o to_o save_v a_o handful_n that_o be_v not_o worth_a the_o look_v after_o or_o take_v notice_n of_o who_o neither_o desire_v it_o nor_o deserve_v it_o well_o may_v it_o be_v say_v that_o he_o have_v mercy_n upon_o who_o he_o will_v have_v mercy_n and_o that_o he_o love_v we_o because_o he_o love_v we_o alas_o who_o be_v we_o or_o what_o be_v we_o that_o christ_n shall_v fix_v his_o heart_n love_n upon_o we_o will_v we_o know_v what_o we_o be_v why_o lose_v undo_v miserable_a sinner_n enemy_n nay_o enmity_n itself_o dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n in_o the_o gall_n of_o bitterness_n and_o bond_n of_o iniquity_n many_o of_o they_o for_o who_o christ_n have_v do_v and_o suffer_v such_o thing_n be_v it_o may_v be_v blasphemer_n persecutor_n and_o injurious_a to_o christ_n and_o his_o follower_n such_o a_o one_o be_v that_o eminent_a servant_n of_o christ_n the_o apostle_n paul_n as_o he_o himself_o acknowledge_v 1_o tim._n 1.12.13_o and_o i_o thank_v jesus_n christ_n who_o have_v enable_v i_o for_o that_o he_o count_v i_o faithful_a put_v i_o into_o the_o ministry_n who_o be_v before_o a_o blasphemer_n and_o a_o persecuter_n and_o injurious_a but_o i_o obtain_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n some_o of_o they_o it_o may_v be_v have_v be_v guilty_a of_o the_o foul_a and_o gross_a sin_n as_o some_o of_o the_o corinthian_n be_v fornicator_n idolater_n adulterér_n thief_n drunkard_n &_o c._n yet_o these_o obtain_a mercy_n be_v wash_v be_v sanctify_v be_v justify_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o god_n as_o we_o
damnation_n to_o themselves_o when_o person_n in_o their_o eat_n and_o drink_v at_o this_o table_n look_v no_o far_o than_o at_o what_o present_v its_o self_n to_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o body_n at_o the_o outward_a sign_n and_o element_n only_o not_o discern_v the_o break_a body_n and_o the_o shed_v blood_n of_o christ_n to_o be_v wrap_v up_o in_o they_o and_o represent_v by_o they_o put_v no_o difference_n between_o the_o sacramental_a bread_n and_o wine_n and_o common_a bread_n and_o wine_n put_v no_o difference_n between_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o a_o mere_a man._n between_o bread_n represent_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n and_o bread_n the_o ordinary_a staff_n of_o life_n between_o wine_n as_o represent_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o wine_n that_o be_v the_o ordidary_n cordial_n and_o refreshment_n to_o the_o natural_a spirit_n why_o such_o a_o person_n when_o he_o cat_n and_o drink_n at_o this_o table_n eat_v and_o drink_v unworthy_o not_o discern_v the_o lord_n body_n eat_v the_o bread_n and_o drink_v the_o wine_n but_o do_v not_o cat_n the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n spiritual_o and_o well_o may_v he_o be_v say_v to_o eat_v and_o drink_v unworthy_o because_o by_o thus_o eat_v and_o drink_v he_o violate_v in_o those_o outward_a sign_n and_o element_n the_o honour_n and_o regard_v due_a to_o the_o majesty_n and_o glory_n and_o merit_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n now_o faith_n be_v that_o eye_n which_o pierce_v through_o the_o cloud_n and_o shadow_n of_o the_o outward_a sign_n and_o element_n to_o those_o heavenly_a great_a and_o glorious_a mystery_n in_o and_o beyond_o they_o even_o christ_n body_n break_v and_o his_o blood_n shed_v for_o we_o christ_n sweat_v drop_n of_o blood_n in_o the_o garden_n and_o die_v a_o painful_a shameful_a and_o accurse_a death_n upon_o the_o cross_n i'faith_o eye_n the_o great_a and_o wonderful_a mystery_n that_o be_v in_o this_o death_n and_o the_o great_a benefit_n slow_v from_o thence_o to_o believer_n faith_n give_v we_o a_o discern_a of_o these_o thing_n in_o the_o supper_n not_o a_o speculative_a discern_a but_o a_o spiritual_a and_o practical_a apprehension_n of_o they_o such_o as_o stir_v up_o suitable_a reverence_n and_o holy_a affection_n as_o if_o we_o have_v see_v he_o hang_v bleed_v upon_o the_o cross_n sweat_v under_o that_o load_n and_o burden_n of_o divine_a wrath_n and_o displeasure_n due_a to_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o elect_a world_n which_o he_o bear_v the_o least_o of_o which_o will_v have_v break_v the_o back_n of_o the_o whole_a creation_n to_o have_v stand_v under_o it_o many_o a_o man_n may_v be_v able_a to_o discourse_n very_o well_o and_o understand_o about_o these_o great_a mystery_n of_o the_o supper_n to_o tell_v what_o be_v the_o meaning_n of_o the_o bread_n and_o what_o the_o meaning_n of_o the_o wine_n be_v that_o have_v no_o spiritual_a discern_v but_o be_v mere_o the_o fruit_n of_o a_o historical_a faith_n or_o tradition_n that_o be_v current_a in_o the_o age_n or_o country_n he_o live_v in_o but_o faith_n give_v a_o spiritual_a discern_v such_o a_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o these_o great_a mystery_n as_o do_v impress_v a_o holy_a dread_n and_o a_o we_o upon_o the_o soul_n and_o a_o holy_a rejoice_v and_o delight_v in_o the_o soul_n so_o that_o upon_o this_o account_n we_o see_v what_o great_a need_n there_o be_v of_o faith_n in_o our_o receive_v and_o partake_v of_o this_o supper_n again_o there_o be_v great_a need_n of_o faith_n and_o work_v for_o faith_n in_o this_o ordinance_n to_o reconcile_v we_o to_o the_o meanness_n and_o despicableness_n as_o to_o outward_a appearance_n of_o this_o as_o well_o as_o other_o ordinance_n of_o christ_n ordinance_n be_v simple_a in_o appearance_n and_o therefore_o the_o creature_n be_v ready_a to_o carp_v at_o they_o it_o be_v a_o say_v of_o one_o nihil_fw-la adeo_fw-la offendit_fw-la hominum_fw-la mentes_fw-la ac_fw-la simplicitas_fw-la divinorum_fw-la operum_fw-la etc._n etc._n there_o be_v nothing_o do_v so_o much_o offend_v the_o mind_n of_o man_n as_o the_o simplicity_n of_o god_n ordinance_n as_o in_o baptism_n there_o be_v but_o a_o little_a common_a water_n and_o what_o can_v this_o do_v to_o cleanse_v the_o soul_n from_o sin_n so_o in_o the_o lord_n supper_n there_o be_v but_o a_o little_a morsel_n of_o bread_n and_o a_o small_a draught_n of_o wine_n a_o poor_a feast_n to_o a_o carnal_a man._n carnal_a and_o corrupt_a reason_n be_v great_o prejudice_v stumble_v and_o offend_v at_o so_o mean_a and_o despicable_a a_o appearance_n therefore_o see_v the_o need_n of_o faith_n and_o the_o great_a work_n for_o faith_n in_o this_o ordinance_n how_o mean_v and_o despicable_a soever_o these_o may_v seem_v as_o to_o out_o ward_v appearance_n yet_o they_o be_v high_a and_o mysterious_a instrument_n of_o our_o peace_n growth_n and_o comfort_n and_o although_o carnal_a sense_n and_o corrupt_a reason_n can_v see_v it_o yet_o faith_n do_v how_o mean_v soever_o as_o to_o outward_a appearance_n these_o may_v seem_v yet_o faith_n eye_n the_o institution_n and_o blessing_n that_o go_v along_o with_o they_o and_o where_o the_o institution_n of_o christ_n be_v attend_v with_o his_o own_o blessing_n there_o ordinance_n though_o never_o so_o simple_a in_o appearance_n yet_o shall_v become_v effectual_a for_o produce_v great_a effect_n and_o for_o obtain_v high_a and_o glorious_a ends._n last_o there_o be_v great_a need_n of_o faith_n and_o work_v for_o faith_n in_o this_o ordinance_n for_o a_o real_a and_o close_a application_n of_o those_o great_a benefit_n and_o mystery_n that_o be_v represent_v to_o we_o and_o discern_v by_o we_o in_o this_o ordinance_n faith_n be_v not_o only_o the_o spiritual_a eye_n of_o the_o soul_n whereby_o we_o discern_v christ_n crucify_a and_o the_o mystery_n and_o merit_n and_o benefit_n of_o his_o death_n in_o this_o supper_n veil_v under_o the_o outward_a sign_n and_o ellement_n but_o it_o be_v also_o the_o spiritual_a hand_n of_o the_o soul_n whereby_o we_o take_v christ_n his_o merit_n and_o benefit_n offer_v and_o tender_v to_o we_o in_o this_o supper_n and_o apply_v to_o our_o own_o soul_n benefit_n comfort_n and_o advantage_n of_o what_o advantage_n will_v the_o fine_a dainty_n be_v that_o can_v possible_o be_v provide_v for_o nourishment_n and_o refreshment_n if_o not_o feed_v upon_o and_o digest_v by_o we_o or_o the_o most_o excellent_a medicine_n that_o ever_o be_v compound_v of_o what_o advantage_n will_v it_o be_v to_o a_o sick_a person_n for_o health_n and_o recovery_n if_o he_o do_v not_o take_v it_o and_o apply_v it_o so_o of_o no_o more_o avail_v or_o advantage_n will_v christ_n be_v and_o all_o his_o excellent_a benefit_n to_o we_o in_o this_o ordinance_n without_o a_o real_a and_o close_a application_n of_o they_o to_o our_o own_o soul_n unless_o take_v and_o receive_v feed_v upon_o and_o digest_v and_o this_o must_v be_v the_o work_n of_o faith_n to_o take_v and_o eat_v to_o take_v and_o drink_v what_o bread_n and_o wine_n only_o no_o these_o be_v the_o least_o matter_n but_o christ_n body_n and_o blood_n also_o and_o all_o the_o benefit_n thereof_o must_v by_o faith_n be_v take_v and_o receive_v eat_v and_o digest_v to_o our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n and_o growth_n in_o grace_n this_o may_v suffice_v to_o show_v the_o great_a need_n that_o there_o be_v of_o faith_n and_o the_o great_a work_n that_o there_o be_v for_o faith_n in_o our_o partake_n of_o this_o supper_n there_o be_v also_o great_a work_n for_o faith_n after_o our_o receive_n and_o partake_v and_o that_o be_v steadfast_o to_o rely_v upon_o what_o christ_n have_v do_v and_o suffer_v for_o we_o upon_o his_o righteousness_n and_o satisfaction_n upon_o the_o efficacy_n and_o sufficiency_n of_o his_o death_n and_o suffering_n of_o his_o blood_n and_o merit_n all_o which_o have_v be_v in_o a_o most_o lively_a manner_n exhibit_v and_o represent_v to_o we_o in_o this_o supper_n and_o our_o work_n and_o business_n be_v to_o walk_v with_o a_o fiducial_a dependence_n upon_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n in_o every_o act_n and_o duty_n of_o worship_n for_o access_n to_o god_n for_o assistance_n from_o god_n in_o every_o fresh_a perplexity_n of_o mind_n do_v satan_n accuse_v conscience_n accuse_v the_o law_n accuse_v why_o yes_o it_o may_v be_v all_o these_o accuse_v we_o why_o then_o our_o work_n and_o business_n be_v to_o plead_v the_o fullness_n of_o christ_n satisfaction_n and_o the_o sufficiency_n of_o his_o merit_n against_o all_o these_o charge_n and_o accusation_n and_o here_o be_v enough_o in_o this_o righteousness_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o christ_n to_o answer_v all_o and_o the_o great_a work_n of_o faith_n be_v to_o rely_v and_o depend_v upon_o it_o under_o a_o fresh_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o gild_n we_o be_v