lord_n when_o i_o call_v to_o mind_n how_o many_o day_n have_v pass_v i_o without_o bend_v of_o a_o knee_n how_o many_o night_n i_o have_v go_v prayerless_a to_o bed_n i_o may_v well_o wonder_v that_o i_o be_o this_o hour_n alive_a to_o speak_v unto_o thou_o i_o have_v be_v too_o unmindful_a of_o thy_o holy_a providence_n and_o be_o therefore_o utter_o unworthy_a of_o thy_o merciful_a protection_n few_o and_o full_a of_o evil_n have_v my_o day_n be_v in_o the_o house_n of_o my_o pilgrimage_n i_o know_v not_o how_o soon_o i_o may_v go_v hence_o and_o yet_o i_o still_o live_v as_o if_o i_o know_v not_o why_o i_o come_v hither_o i_o be_o many_o way_n invite_v to_o my_o heavenly_a home_n how_o sweet_o do_v thou_o wean_v from_o the_o misery_n of_o life_n by_o the_o blessedness_n of_o death_n by_o this_o evening_n rest_v of_o my_o body_n i_o be_o put_v in_o mind_n of_o that_o eternal_a rest_n of_o my_o soul_n this_o day_n end_v tell_v i_o that_o the_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n be_v at_o hand_n that_o the_o fashion_n of_o this_o world_n pass_v and_o that_o all_o thing_n shall_v become_v new_a as_o this_o hour_n be_v the_o evening_n to_o this_o day_n so_o this_o day_n for_o aught_o i_o know_v may_v be_v the_o evening_n to_o my_o whole_a life_n i_o can_v challenge_v to_o myself_o one_o minute_n more_o how_o vain_a be_o i_o to_o promise_v day_n and_o year_n lord_n in_o the_o whole_a current_n of_o thy_o sacred_a story_n i_o find_v but_o only_o one_o that_o dare_v presume_v upon_o so_o large_a a_o reckon_n and_o he_o thou_o brande_v with_o the_o name_n of_o fool_n let_v his_o folly_n lord_n be_v my_o instruction_n so_o shall_v i_o account_v each_o day_n my_o last_o and_o neither_o care_n to_o live_v nor_o fear_v to_o die_v how_o many_o have_v be_v snatch_v out_o of_o this_o life_n how_o sudden_o and_o to_o man_n eye_n how_o fearful_o how_o unspeakable_a be_v thy_o mercy_n unto_o i_o to_o spare_v i_o for_o repentonce_o how_o often_o and_o how_o earnest_o have_v thou_o invite_v i_o to_o mercy_n how_o cold_o and_o how_o careless_o have_v i_o refuse_v these_o thy_o gracious_a offer_n still_o i_o sin_n and_o still_o thou_o forgive_v and_o which_o be_v the_o height_n of_o my_o impiety_n i_o therefore_o be_o more_o and_o more_o evil_a against_o thou_o because_o thou_o be_v more_o and_o more_o gracious_a unto_o i_o and_o it_o be_v now_o most_o just_a with_o thou_o even_o this_o very_a moment_n to_o put_v a_o period_n to_o my_o sinful_a life_n lord_n let_v this_o teach_v i_o to_o improve_v the_o short_a remnant_n of_o my_o day_n to_o thy_o service_n and_o that_o i_o may_v endeavour_v so_o to_o do_v i_o will_v prescribe_v myself_o these_o follow_a rule_n each_o evening_n shall_v take_v a_o strict_a account_n of_o that_o day_n traffic_n for_o my_o soul_n and_o where_o i_o find_v myself_o a_o loser_n i_o will_v labour_v for_o supply_v when_o i_o awake_v my_o first_o thought_n shall_v begin_v with_o thou_o from_o who_o i_o have_v my_o first_o be_v nothing_o will_v more_o true_o represent_v i_o to_o myself_o than_o the_o first_o view_n of_o my_o affection_n if_o my_o first_o thought_n be_v season_v with_o grace_n my_o follow_a action_n will_v savour_v of_o goodness_n my_o care_n shall_v be_v more_o to_o dress_v my_o soul_n than_o to_o trim_v my_o body_n i_o will_v think_v no_o pain_n too_o great_a no_o ornament_n too_o rich_a to_o make_v her_o beautiful_a one_o devout_a sigh_n from_o a_o contrite_a heart_n be_v of_o more_o worth_n in_o thy_o sight_n than_o a_o hour_n task_n of_o lip-devotion_n my_o affection_n be_v the_o soul_n of_o my_o word_n without_o which_o i_o speak_v only_o but_o pray_v not_o when_o my_o prayer_n be_v cold_a my_o hope_n may_v well_o be_v comfortless_a my_o set_a hour_n for_o devotion_n shall_v be_v constant_a no_o pretence_n of_o nature_n shall_v debar_v i_o of_o this_o happiness_n the_o lover_n eye_n be_v often_o glance_v on_o the_o please_a object_n that_o delight_v he_o if_o my_o affection_n be_v sincere_a my_o look_n will_v be_v amorous_a i_o shall_v often_o steal_v a_o sweet_a ejaculation_n to_o satisfy_v the_o longing_n of_o my_o love-sick_a soul_n when_o i_o can_v thus_o bring_v the_o day_n to_o a_o end_n my_o life_n will_v be_v comfortable_a my_o death_n happy_a and_o i_o may_v then_o say_v with_o holy_a david_n that_o i_o will_v lay_v i_o down_o in_o peace_n and_o take_v my_o rest_n for_o it_o be_v thou_o lord_n only_o that_o make_v i_o dwell_v in_o safety_n bless_a lord_n in_o the_o morning_n of_o my_o creation_n thou_o give_v i_o unto_o myself_o in_o the_o evening_n of_o my_o redemption_n thou_o give_v thyself_o unto_o i_o my_o creation_n be_v wonderful_a my_o redemption_n astonish_v as_o this_o day_n light_n be_v obscure_v for_o the_o rest_n of_o my_o body_n so_o be_v thou_o the_o blefy_v and_o eternal_a light_n for_o the_o rest_n of_o my_o soul_n thou_o o_o bless_a saviour_n be_v my_o light_n to_o direct_v i_o my_o heat_n to_o comfort_v i_o my_o sweet_a and_o safe_a repose_n eternal_o to_o refresh_v i_o gracious_a god_n with_o humble_a and_o deject_a heart_n i_o ask_v forgiveness_n of_o the_o many_o fail_n of_o my_o sinfud_a life_n past_a recall_v my_o sinful_a thought_n to_o my_o remembrance_n lord_n as_o the_o burden_n of_o they_o be_v intolerable_a so_o let_v my_o grief_n for_o they_o be_v unutterable_a lord_n open_v my_o eye_n that_o i_o may_v see_v the_o foulnes_n and_o the_o filthiness_n of_o sin_n and_o apprebend_v the_o greatness_n of_o thy_o wrath_n against_o it_o forgive_v those_o actual_a sin_n which_o this_o day_n light_n have_v witness_v lord_n give_v i_o a_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o they_o a_o perfect_a batter_v against_o they_o a_o fix_a and_o a_o constant_a resolution_n to_o forsake_v they_o lord_n cleanse_v i_o from_o my_o secret_a and_o unknown_a sin_n and_o keep_v i_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n that_o dare_v and_o presumptuous_a sin_n may_v never_o have_v dominion_n over_o i_o make_v i_o a_o careful_a steward_n of_o that_o precious_a time_n which_o thou_o haft_n give_v i_o withdraw_v my_o affection_n from_o the_o vain_a pleasure_n of_o this_o sinful_a life_n and_o grant_v that_o all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o appoint_a time_n i_o may_v wait_v ready_o and_o cheerful_o until_o my_o change_n shall_v come_v chap._n 5._o upon_o our_o approach_n unto_o god_n house_n lord_n there_o be_v no_o mortal_a man_n worthy_a to_o stand_v at_o thy_o door_n much_o less_o to_o appear_v in_o thy_o presence_n and_o yet_o how_o often_o have_v i_o presume_v to_o approach_v unto_o thou_o without_o that_o preparedness_n of_o heart_n without_o that_o dejection_n of_o soul_n without_o that_o true_a and_o holy_a reverence_n that_o become_v thy_o child_n i_o be_o now_o go_v out_o of_o egypt_n into_o canaan_n out_o of_o bondage_n into_o freedom_n the_o sinful_a trouble_n of_o this_o life_n be_v my_o soul_n taskmaster_n to_o load_v it_o with_o a_o burden_n insupportable_a and_o this_o be_v that_o place_n of_o sacrifice_n that_o mount_n of_o god_n to_o ease_v and_o solace_v it_o consider_v therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n in_o what_o relation_n thou_o now_o stand_v to_o thy_o god_n if_o thou_o be_v a_o true_a israelite_n thou_o will_v look_v back_o upon_o thy_o drudgery_n and_o despise_v it_o and_o offer_v up_o thyself_o a_o live_a sacrifice_n with_o cheerfulness_n with_o thankfulness_n of_o heart_n if_o thou_o be_v god_n child_n thou_o will_v love_v to_o be_v in_o god_n house_n long_o for_o god_n presence_n thirst_n for_o his_o favour_n delight_n in_o his_o word_n and_o rejoice_v to_o be_v often_o at_o his_o table_n thou_o will_v make_v it_o thy_o chies_a joy_n to_o be_v often_o in_o that_o place_n from_o whence_o thou_o may_v expect_v thy_o chief_a good_a lord_n by_o thy_o grace_n assist_v i_o will_v now_o unclothe_v myself_o of_o all_o earthly_a affection_n i_o will_v call_v to_o mind_n unto_o who_o presence_n i_o approach_v and_o wherefore_o that_o i_o be_o go_v from_o this_o church_n militant_a to_o that_o triumphant_a that_o thou_o lord_n be_v as_o true_o present_v here_o in_o grace_n as_o there_o in_o glory_n unless_o therefore_o i_o be_o in_o love_n with_o misery_n i_o will_v leave_v behind_o i_o all_o earthly-mindedness_a and_o carry_v with_o i_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o heavenly_a thought_n a_o lowly_a mind_n and_o reverend_a gesture_n lord_n if_o i_o go_v not_o cheerful_o to_o thy_o throne_n of_o grace_n i_o may_v well_o fear_v i_o shall_v never_o go_v joyful_o to_o that_o of_o glory_n the_o low_a room_n in_o thy_o house_n shall_v content_v i_o divine_a worship_n admit_v not_o of_o disparity_n of_o person_n we_o be_v all_o sinner_n and_o as_o we_o be_v in_o nature_n most_o impure_a in_o thy_o sight_n the_o
his_o gracious_a performance_n i_o now_o enjoy_v that_o bless_a peace_n of_o god_n which_o pass_v all_o our_o understanding_n my_o deliverance_n be_v wonderful_a my_o freedom_n absolute_a my_o peace_n unalterable_a my_o joy_n unutterable_a my_o conscience_n be_v now_o quiet_v my_o spirit_n ravish_v my_o enemy_n vanquish_v and_o my_o god_n wel-pleased_n to_o thou_o therefore_o o_o thou_o bless_a fountain_n of_o eternal_a sweetness_n do_v i_o address_v my_o joyful_a soul_n to_o love_v and_o honour_v thou_o to_o my_o life_n end_v lord_n jesus_n accept_v of_o i_o and_o so_o powerful_o and_o gracious_o assist_v i_o that_o i_o may_v save_o behold_v thou_o in_o thy_o bless_a promise_n that_o i_o may_v happy_o enjoy_v thou_o in_o thy_o holy_a ordinance_n that_o i_o may_v clear_o see_v and_o joyful_o confess_v what_o great_a thing_n thou_o have_v do_v for_o my_o poor_a soul_n that_o i_o may_v be_v daily_o ravish_v with_o apprehension_n of_o thy_o exceed_a love_n and_o hourly_o husy_v with_o recount_v thy_o endless_a praise_n lord_n make_v i_o to_o forsake_v the_o sin_n and_o misery_n of_o this_o life_n make_v i_o more_o watchful_a over_o my_o corrupt_a heart_n more_o zealous_a of_o thy_o glory_n and_o thy_o child_n good_n that_o i_o may_v never_o willing_o offend_v thou_o but_o whole_o sacrifice_v the_o short_a remainder_n of_o my_o day_n unto_o thou_o that_o so_o my_o heart_n and_o my_o flesh_n may_v triumphant_o rejoice_v in_o thou_o the_o live_a god_n mortify_v my_o corruption_n support_v my_o weakness_n accept_v my_o willingness_n let_v this_o my_o humiliation_n before_o thou_o be_v a_o please_a sacrifice_n unto_o thou_o for_o his_o alone_a sake_n who_o precious_a life_n thy_o rich_a mercy_n have_v sacrifice_v to_o thy_o justice_n for_o i_o lord_n hear_v i_o and_o have_v mercy_n on_o i_o for_o his_o alone_a sake_n who_o thou_o have_v free_o give_v unto_o i_o that_o i_o may_v true_o love_v thou_o devout_o serve_v thou_o earnest_o embrace_v thou_o eternal_o enjoy_v thou_o amen_n chap._n 10._o upon_o a_o journey_n undertake_v and_o the_o many_o danger_n incident_a thereunto_o i_o be_o now_o go_v from_o my_o own_o home_n and_o know_v not_o whether_o i_o shall_v ever_o return_v god_n i_o know_v have_v set_v a_o period_n to_o my_o day_n beyond_o which_o i_o can_v pass_v but_o when_o or_o where_o or_o how_o my_o life_n shall_v end_v i_o be_o uncertain_a many_o be_v the_o danger_n that_o attend_v this_o sinful_a life_n and_o many_o more_o my_o sin_n that_o have_v deserve_v they_o i_o can_v neither_o number_v the_o one_o nor_o foresee_v the_o other_o this_o be_v the_o wretched_a and_o the_o sad_a condition_n of_o my_o body_n and_o without_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n for_o my_o sin_n the_o much_o more_o woeful_a case_n of_o my_o distress_a soul_n lord_n there_o be_v nothing_o so_o sweet_a as_o thy_o love_n nothing_o so_o safe_a as_o thy_o protection_n and_o yet_o i_o have_v carelessy_a neglect_v the_o one_o and_o thou_o may_v now_o just_o deny_v i_o the_o other_o thou_o have_v woo_v i_o to_o mercy_n and_o i_o have_v refuse_v to_o come_v thou_o have_v gracious_o invite_v i_o by_o thy_o continual_a preservation_n by_o thy_o fatherly_a sustentation_n by_o thy_o gentle_a correction_n by_o thy_o faithful_a promise_n and_o thy_o rich_a performance_n bless_a lord_n how_o wonderful_a be_v thy_o compassion_n towards_o i_o when_o i_o be_o unthankful_a for_o thy_o many_o favour_n when_o i_o be_o unmindful_a of_o my_o own_o misery_n even_o than_o thou_o gracious_o provide_v for_o i_o and_o yet_o for_o all_o this_o i_o have_v not_o hitherto_o resolve_v serious_o to_o come_v unto_o thou_o such_o and_o so_o many_o be_v my_o sin_n so_o great_a be_v my_o unthankfulness_n that_o i_o now_o tremble_v to_o appear_v before_o thou_o and_o yet_o so_o tender_a be_v thy_o mercy_n to_o i_o that_o thou_o again_o allure_v i_o to_o comfort_n and_o contentment_n lord_n into_o the_o bless_a bosom_n of_o thy_o love_n i_o cast_v myself_o for_o safety_n and_o protection_n and_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o danger_n even_o in_o death_n itself_o will_v joyfuliy_v rely_v upon_o thou_o for_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v my_o strong_a rock_n and_o fortress_n unto_o which_o i_o will_v always_o resort_v lord_n keep_v i_o as_o the_o apple_n of_o thy_o eye_n hide_v i_o under_o the_o shadow_n of_o thy_o wing_n strengthen_v my_o weak_a faith_n against_o the_o strong_a assault_n of_o satan_n support_v and_o comfort_v i_o in_o all_o the_o fear_n and_o terror_n of_o my_o own_o accuse_a conscience_n protect_v and_o keep_v i_o in_o this_o present_a journey_n let_v thy_o holy_a angel_n be_v my_o bless_a guardian_n to_o protect_v i_o in_o life_n to_o preserve_v i_o in_o death_n to_o assist_v i_o after_o death_n o_o let_v i_o never_o grieve_v those_o bless_a spirit_n which_o though_o invisible_o yet_o most_o assure_o be_v my_o attendant_n lord_n as_o thou_o have_v give_v they_o readiness_n and_o cheerfulness_n of_o mind_n to_o watch_v my_o preservation_n and_o further_o my_o salvation_n so_o give_v i_o carefulness_n and_o constancy_n of_o soul_n to_o joy_v they_o in_o my_o life_n and_o conversation_n and_o see_v lord_n i_o can_v know_v my_o hour_n of_o dissolution_n o_o teach_v i_o so_o to_o number_v my_o day_n that_o i_o may_v apply_v my_o heart_n unto_o heavenly_a wisdom_n that_o i_o may_v obtain_v a_o sweet_a assurance_n of_o thy_o love_n in_o christ_n unfeigned_a sorrow_n for_o my_o sin_n a_o sincere_a and_o constant_a heart_n to_o thy_o service_n and_o a_o cheerful_a readiness_n at_o thy_o call_n amen_n chap._n 11._o contain_v pious_a meditation_n and_o zealous_a ejaculation_n after_o a_o journey_n i_o be_o now_o by_o god_n gracious_a providence_n return_v safe_a unto_o my_o earthly_a home_n but_o be_o still_o travel_v to_o my_o heavenly_a there_o be_v nothing_o in_o this_o life_n but_o labour_n and_o sorrow_n nothing_o in_o that_o but_o rest_n and_o happiness_n and_o yet_o i_o dote_v upon_o the_o one_o and_o neglect_v the_o other_o lord_n if_o my_o treasure_n be_v with_o thou_o my_o heart_n will_v be_v there_o also_o when_o thou_o give_v i_o more_o knowledge_n of_o thou_o i_o shall_v have_v more_o desire_n to_o come_v unto_o thou_o when_o my_o sin_n have_v make_v i_o more_o sensible_a of_o my_o own_o misery_n thy_o grace_n i_o trust_v will_v make_v i_o more_o capable_a of_o thy_o sweet_a mercy_n lord_n if_o this_o vain_a unquietness_n be_v so_o refresh_v to_o my_o mortal_a body_n how_o true_o bless_a will_v thy_o heavenly_a rest_n be_v to_o my_o immortal_a soul_n when_o thou_o lord_n will_v wipe_v away_o all_o tear_n from_o my_o eye_n all_o aking_n from_o my_o heart_n when_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o more_o death_n neither_o sorrow_n nor_o cry_v nor_o any_o more_o pain_n when_o soul_n and_o body_n shall_v triumphant_o and_o joyful_o repose_v themselves_o in_o thou_o for_o ever_o when_o they_o shall_v drink_v free_o of_o the_o river_n of_o thy_o pleasure_n and_o be_v for_o ever_o satisfy_v with_o the_o fatness_n of_o thy_o house_n i_o confess_v myself_o unworthy_a to_o enjoy_v this_o outward_a rest_n in_o this_o my_o earthy_a home_n much_o more_o unworthy_a to_o enjoy_v that_o inward_a rest_n that_o sweet_a assurance_n of_o a_o lively_a hope_n to_o be_v partaker_n of_o eternal_a rest_n how_o wretched_a be_v my_o body_n without_o this_o outward_a quietness_n how_o much_o more_o wre_a ched_a be_v my_o soul_n without_o thou_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v my_o shield_n to_o defend_v i_o my_o staff_n to_o uphold_v i_o my_o food_n to_o sustain_v i_o my_o wine_n to_o glad_v i_o my_o belove_v to_o embrace_v i_o my_o pleasure_n to_o delight_v i_o my_o joy_n to_o ravish_v i_o my_o sweet_a and_o sate_a repose_n for_o ever_o to_o refresh_v i_o let_v this_o teach_v i_o lord_n to_o fix_v my_o thought_n on_o heaven_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n to_o use_v this_o world_n sober_o in_o thou_o and_o to_o thou_o to_o view_v it_o true_o as_o it_o be_v a_o barren_a wilderness_n a_o transitory_a vain_a and_o empty_a thing_n far_o inconsistent_a with_o my_o real_a happiness_n to_o desire_v nothing_o to_o enjoy_v nothing_o in_o the_o creature_n but_o only_o in_o and_o unto_o thou_o the_o great_a creator_n so_o shall_v no_o vain_a pleasure_n bewitch_v i_o no_o unjust_a profit_n beguile_v i_o no_o sudden_a sorrow_n dismay_v i_o no_o terror_n of_o conscience_n affright_v i_o to_o thou_o o_o thou_o sovereign_a of_o my_o soul_n do_v i_o devote_v the_o remnant_n of_o my_o sinful_a day_n to_o love_v thou_o to_o praise_v thou_o to_o honour_v thou_o to_o rest_v in_o thou_o for_o ever_o lord_n wean_v i_o from_o the_o sin_n and_o misery_n of_o this_o life_n and_o raise_v my_o thought_n to_o immortality_n let_v the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a joy_n relieve_v the_o harshness_n of_o my_o worldly_a sorrow_n that_o misery_n may_v
subordinate_a to_o this_o sweetness_n christian_a liberty_n may_v be_v easy_o mistake_v and_o become_v licentious_a wickedness_n there_o be_v oftentime_o most_o danger_n in_o those_o thing_n which_o seem_v most_o necessary_a if_o not_o use_v with_o moderation_n and_o now_o lord_n have_v serious_o consider_v what_o time_n be_v and_o wherefore_o i_o admire_v the_o folly_n and_o lament_v the_o misery_n of_o all_o those_o who_o only_a aim_n be_v to_o misspend_v it_o my_o day_n be_v few_o and_o full_a of_o evil_n o_o let_v my_o great_a care_n be_v to_o husband_n my_o time_n well_o i_o have_v much_o business_n and_o great_a to_o dispatch_v and_o i_o know_v not_o whether_o this_o day_n lâ—ght_n may_v be_v my_o last_o my_o eternity_n of_o joy_n or_o sorrow_n have_v its_o dependence_n on_o this_o short_a moment_n if_o i_o think_v upon_o it_o serious_o i_o shall_v grudge_v to_o spend_v one_o minute_n vain_o lord_n there_o be_v no_o distinction_n of_o time_n with_o thou_o one_o day_n with_o 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not_o only_a safety_n inviolable_a but_o peace_n untterable_a safety_n in_o life_n and_o sweetness_n in_o death_n and_o now_o lord_n when_o i_o inquire_v for_o what_o cause_n thou_o give_v i_o all_o this_o i_o find_v nothing_o but_o thy_o mere_a love_n unto_o i_o when_o i_o ask_v what_o thou_o require_v for_o all_o this_o i_o hear_v thou_o demand_v no_o thing_n but_o the_o return_n of_o love_n what_o be_v more_o easy_a what_o more_o sweet_a than_o love_n and_o what_o object_n more_o aimable_fw-fr than_o that_o glorious_a be_v that_o be_v the_o perfection_n of_o all_o love_n &_o that_o love_n the_o beauty_n of_o all_o perfection_n thou_o can_v not_o give_v lord_n what_o thou_o have_v not_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o creation_n be_v but_o a_o glimpse_n of_o that_o grater_n glory_n of_o thy_o essence_n lord_n who_o can_v deny_v thou_o love_n how_o sweet_a be_v this_o yoke_n how_o light_a this_o burden_n when_o i_o love_v thou_o i_o enjoy_v thou_o and_o myself_o in_o thou_o i_o possess_v thou_o i_o rest_v in_o thou_o for_o ever_o o_o my_o god_n all_o that_o thou_o give_v i_o all_o that_o thou_o require_v of_o i_o be_v to_o make_v i_o happy_a to_o thou_o be_v glory_n for_o ever_o amen_n bless_a lord_n all_z this_o i_o joyful_o confess_v thou_o have_v do_v for_o i_o and_o yet_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o my_o corrupt_a life_n have_v be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o continue_a rebellion_n against_o thou_o my_o eye_n full_a of_o adultery_n my_o tongue_n of_o corrupt_a communication_n my_o hand_n of_o oppression_n my_o ear_n open_a to_o iniquity_n my_o heart_n full_a of_o hypocricy_n my_o foot_n lame_a in_o thy_o path_n and_o swift_a to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o sinner_n my_o whole_a man_n nothing_o else_o but_o the_o very_a body_n of_o death_n and_o destruction_n i_o have_v sin_v against_o precept_n against_o promise_n against_o mercy_n against_o judgement_n against_o the_o check_n of_o my_o own_o conscience_n and_o the_o bless_a motion_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n i_o have_v even_o tempt_v my_o temptation_n by_o make_v daily_o and_o hourly_a provision_n for_o sin_n and_o have_v be_v so_o far_o from_o sorrow_v for_o all_o this_o that_o i_o have_v resolve_v to_o continue_v yet_o still_o and_o yet_o so_o great_a be_v thy_o compassion_n towards_o i_o that_o still_o thou_o store_v up_o new_a mercy_n for_o i_o lord_n i_o bewail_v my_o weakness_n i_o lament_v my_o wilfulness_n i_o abhor_v my_o filthiness_n i_o hearty_o desire_v and_o earnest_o endeavour_v to_o unrip_v my_o soul_n to_o ransack_v my_o heart_n to_o unlock_v the_o very_a secret_n of_o my_o thought_n that_o i_o may_v have_v all_o my_o sin_n continual_o before_o i_o even_o in_o their_o worst_a appearance_n and_o i_o may_v loathe_v they_o and_o leave_v they_o and_o obtain_v thy_o gracious_a pardon_n for_o they_o i_o confess_v lord_n that_o i_o be_o utter_o unworthy_a to_o enjoy_v this_o bless_a light_n which_o i_o have_v so_o much_o abuse_v to_o thy_o great_a dishonour_n much_o more_o the_o light_n of_o grace_n by_o which_o thou_o lead_v i_o to_o that_o of_o glory_n and_o that_o it_o be_v more_o just_a with_o thou_o for_o ever_o to_o deprive_v i_o of_o these_o happy_a light_n and_o to_o expose_v i_o to_o the_o terror_n of_o eternal_a darkness_n lord_n i_o have_v finned_a and_o can_v choose_v but_o sin_n i_o be_o a_o great_a and_o grievous_a sinner_n and_o yet_o i_o be_o thy_o child_n have_v pity_n upon_o i_o have_v pity_n upon_o i_o for_o i_o be_o in_o misery_n into_o the_o bosom_n of_o thy_o tender_a love_n i_o thrust_v my_o sinful_a soul_n for_o safety_n and_o protection_n o_o let_v not_o thy_o justice_n triumph_n in_o my_o ruin_n but_o thy_o mercy_n in_o my_o deliverance_n so_o shall_v thou_o have_v the_o glory_n and_o i_o the_o sweetness_n of_o my_o eternal_a happiness_n hear_v i_o o_o lord_n and_o help_v i_o for_o thy_o name_n sake_n for_o thy_o promise_n sake_n for_o thy_o son_n sake_n amen_n chap._n 3._o upon_o the_o consideration_n of_o divine_a providence_n a_o meditation_n for_o noon_n bless_a god_n without_o thy_o holy_a providence_n no_o creature_n can_v subsist_v by_o thy_o almighty_a power_n they_o be_v create_v out_o of_o nothing_o and_o if_o thou_o shall_v not_o sustain_v they_o they_o must_v needs_o return_v to_o nothing_o how_o wise_o how_o wonderful_o do_v thou_o guide_v and_o govern_v these_o inferior_a creature_n all_o thing_n be_v at_o once_o dispose_v of_o by_o thou_o and_o move_v successive_o to_o their_o appoint_a end_n but_o above_o all_o how_o gracious_o have_v thou_o provide_v for_o the_o good_a of_o man_n what_o variety_n of_o food_n how_o secret_o how_o sweet_o dispose_v it_o to_o sustentation_n no_o creature_n can_v be_v nourish_v without_o thou_o and_o with_o thou_o i_o enjoy_v not_o only_a nutriment_n but_o delectation_n how_o sweet_a be_v this_o thy_o goodness_n to_o my_o body_n how_o much_o more_o sweet_a thy_o mercy_n to_o my_o soul_n and_o if_o thy_o temporal_a refreshment_n be_v so_o good_a how_o ravish_v be_v that_o celestial_a food_n with_o which_o thy_o saint_n and_o angel_n be_v delight_v lord_n how_o undeserving_a be_o i_o of_o these_o thy_o many_o favour_n thou_o give_v rain_n to_o the_o earth_n and_o it_o become_v fruitful_a thou_o load_a i_o daily_o with_o thy_o blessing_n and_o lo_o i_o be_o unthankful_a even_o those_o creature_n that_o be_v insensible_a be_v daily_o nourish_v into_o augmentation_n and_o man_n alone_o who_o thou_o have_v make_v to_o live_v for_o ever_o content_v himself_o with_o daily_a diminution_n this_o woeful_o appear_v by_o my_o deadness_n and_o dulness_n in_o my_o christian_a calling_n by_o my_o back_n wardness_n to_o holy_a duty_n by_o my_o carelessness_n and_o coldness_n in_o prayer_n weariness_n in_o read_v irkomenesse_n in_o meditation_n by_o my_o faint_a hope_n sick_a faith_n lukewarm_a love_n freeze_a charity_n lame_a patience_n languish_v zeal_n and_o all_o those_o other_o visible_a decay_n of_o goodness_n which_o be_v none_o other_o than_o the_o very_a symptom_n of_o a_o die_a soul_n ah_o now_o lord_n how_o miserable_o deform_a must_v i_o needs_o appear_v in_o thy_o fight_n that_o be_o thus_o ugly_a in_o my_o own_o thou_o that_o have_v compassion_n on_o i_o when_o i_o be_v in_o my_o blood_n and_o then_o say_v unto_o i_o live_v that_o have_v wash_v i_o clean_o from_o sin_n and_o pollution_n and_o espouse_v i_o into_o thy_o own_o bolom_o will_v thou_o also_o love_v i_o in_o death_n will_v thou_o court_v i_o in_o the_o grave_n how_o just_o may_v thou_o for_o ever_o leave_v i_o to_o my_o own_o ruin_n that_o can_v so_o easy_o so_o willing_o forsake_v thou_o for_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o yet_o how_o sweet_o how_o affectionate_o do_v thou_o order_v all_o thing_n for_o i_o even_o my_o very_a sin_n invite_v i_o to_o a_o more_o happy_a to_o a_o near_a union_n with_o thou_o to_o thou_o therefore_o o_o my_o god_n the_o life_n of_o my_o life_n the_o very_a be_v and_o assure_a comfort_n of_o my_o sinful_a soul_n and_o wretched_a body_n do_v i_o address_v myself_o for_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n i_o confess_v myself_o unworthy_a of_o thy_o gracious_a providence_n in_o sustain_v this_o frail_a and_o infirm_a body_n much_o more_o unworthy_a o_o lord_n of_o thy_o unspeakable_a love_n in_o revive_v relieve_v embrace_v my_o deform_a soul_n bless_a lord_n who_o be_o i_o of_o who_o thou_o be_v thus_o tender_o compassionate_a when_o i_o be_v in_o the_o womb_n i_o be_v defile_v with_o sin_n when_o i_o come_v out_o of_o it_o i_o be_v cover_v with_o shame_n the_o world_n bewitch_v i_o the_o flesh_n besot_v i_o the_o devil_n beguile_v i_o lord_n when_o no_o eye_n pity_v i_o than_o thou_o bid_v mercy_n on_o i_o and_o now_o at_o last_o when_o i_o be_o run_v from_o thou_o when_o i_o have_v adulterate_v my_o first_o love_n when_o i_o be_o become_v poor_a and_o wretched_a and_o miserable_a and_o blind_a and_o naked_a thou_o free_o forgive_v i_o thou_o call_v i_o thy_o fair_a one_o and_o give_v i_o thy_o love_n o_o my_o god_n i_o admire_v thy_o goodness_n i_o deplore_v and_o abhor_v my_o own_o wretchedness_n o_o let_v the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o love_n in_o christ_n inflame_v the_o die_a spark_n of_o my_o benumb_a soul_n to_o praise_v thou_o without_o cease_v expatiatc_n my_o narrow_a thought_n with_o day'y_a contemplation_n of_o my_o heavenly_a home_n with_o joyful_a expectation_n of_o the_o sweet_a fruition_n of_o eternity_n o_o give_v i_o such_o a_o bless_a raptasie_n of_o soul_n that_o i_o may_v live_v above_o the_o reach_n of_o humane_a misery_n and_o reign_v with_o thou_o hereafter_o in_o immortal_a glory_n chap._n 4._o upon_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o sinfulness_n shortness_n and_o uncertainty_n of_o life_n a_o meditation_n suit_v to_o the_o evening_n
be_v swallow_v up_o of_o mercy_n and_o frailty_n of_o eternity_n unite_v i_o in_o a_o bless_a union_n with_o thou_o that_o i_o may_v constant_o adhere_v unto_o thou_o and_o be_v for_o ever_o gracious_o accept_v of_o thou_o o_o give_v i_o a_o sweet_a complacency_n of_o soul_n in_o thy_o service_n and_o a_o willing_a and_o a_o dutiful_a obedience_n unto_o thy_o command_n lord_n give_v i_o a_o thankful_a heart_n for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n to_o i_o for_o thy_o continual_a preservation_n for_o thy_o bless_a supportation_n for_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o thy_o needful_a comfort_n in_o this_o life_n and_o for_o the_o glorious_a hope_n of_o those_o in_o that_o to_o come_v bless_a god_n so_o sublimate_v my_o sinful_a soul_n that_o i_o may_v see_v the_o richness_n of_o thy_o love_n in_o christ_n that_o i_o may_v sober_o enjoy_v thy_o blessing_n here_o and_o faithful_o expect_v thy_o joy_n hereafter_o lord_n all_o that_o i_o have_v without_o thou_o be_v mere_a emptiness_n and_o nothing_o mere_a vanity_n and_o worse_o than_o nothing_o my_o glory_n shame_n my_o honour_n ignominy_n my_o health_n ruin_n my_o riches_n poverty_n my_o gain_n loss_n my_o pleasure_n pain_n my_o laughter_n madness_n thou_o o_o lord_n be_v all_o in_o all_o unto_o i_o o_o grant_v that_o nothing_o may_v withdraw_v my_o service_n from_o thou_o that_o no_o entice_a pleasure_n may_v allure_v i_o that_o no_o distract_n care_n or_o sinful_a sorrow_n may_v disturb_v i_o but_o that_o my_o soul_n may_v now_o and_o ever_o safe_o and_o content_o rely_v upon_o thou_o lord_n thou_o see_v all_o my_o desire_n and_o my_o continual_a groan_n be_v not_o hide_v from_o thou_o thou_o alone_o know_v how_o weary_a i_o be_o of_o the_o sinful_a travail_n of_o this_o life_n how_o earnest_o i_o long_o to_o be_v at_o rest_n with_o thou_o lord_n pardon_v all_o my_o sin_n and_o put_v a_o end_n to_o all_o my_o misery_n come_v lord_n jesus_n come_v quick_o wipe_v away_o all_o tear_n from_o my_o eye_n and_o bring_v i_o to_o that_o rest_n of_o thou_o which_o never_o shall_v have_v end_n amen_n chap._n 12._o upon_o the_o great_a danger_n of_o security_n deceive_v not_o thyself_o o_o my_o soul_n it_o be_v not_o so_o easy_a a_o matter_n to_o inherit_v heaven_n as_o thou_o imagine_v there_o will_v be_v much_o fight_v sweat_a bleed_a much_o compunction_n of_o soul_n subjection_n of_o body_n hard_o press_v towards_o the_o mark_n for_o the_o price_n of_o the_o high_a call_n in_o christ_n jesus_n before_o this_o happy_a conquest_n can_v be_v gain_v consider_v therefore_o in_o what_o condition_n thou_o now_o stand_v what_o ground_n thou_o have_v gain_v of_o thy_o corrupt_a nature_n how_o much_o better_o thou_o be_v this_o day_n than_o the_o day_n past_a than_o the_o year_n past_a than_o thy_o whole_a life_n past_a nay_o rather_o how_o much_o worse_o by_o add_v sin_n unto_o sin_n by_o drink_v in_o iniquity_n like_o water_n by_o treasure_v up_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n and_o revelation_n of_o thy_o righteous_a judgement_n philosophy_n will_v tell_v thou_o that_o in_o all_o natural_a motion_n the_o near_o they_o be_v to_o end_n the_o more_o violent_a their_o motion_n be_v divinity_n will_v tell_v thou_o that_o in_o old_a age_n thou_o will_v be_v fat_a and_o well_o like_n what_o increase_n of_o love_n have_v thou_o to_o god_n law_n what_o growth_n of_o hatred_n against_o sin_n what_o bosome-sin_n have_v thou_o part_v with_o what_o gracious_a improvement_n have_v thou_o make_v in_o knowledge_n faith_n repentance_n love_n and_o all_o those_o other_o gift_n and_o grace_n which_o concur_v to_o thy_o perfection_n holy_a saint_n anselm_n be_v often_o hear_v to_o say_v if_o i_o can_v from_o hence_o behold_v the_o pain_n of_o hell_n from_o thence_o the_o horror_n of_o sin_n i_o will_v rather_o embrace_v those_o pain_n than_o this_o horror_n o_o what_o growth_n of_o grace_n be_v here_o how_o far_o be_o i_o from_o this_o degree_n of_o holiness_n how_o easy_o persuade_v to_o delude_v myself_o 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rebellious_o neglect_v the_o one_o thou_o mayâ—st_v most_o righteous_o deny_v i_o the_o other_o lord_n what_o can_v it_o profit_v i_o to_o enjoy_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n for_o a_o season_n when_o i_o deprive_v my_o soul_n of_o happiness_n for_o ever_o o_o let_v this_o teach_v i_o to_o deplore_v my_o dangerous_a condition_n to_o go_v on_o cheerful_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n to_o think_v no_o cost_n too_o much_o no_o pain_n too_o great_a no_o grief_n too_o good_a to_o purchase_v heaven_n to_o consider_v serious_o that_o time_n once_o past_o can_v never_o be_v recall_v that_o this_o hour_n may_v be_v my_o last_o and_o bring_v i_o to_o eternity_n of_o torment_n where_o the_o stream_n be_v still_a there_o the_o channel_n be_v deep_a where_o there_o be_v least_o distrust_n there_o be_v usual_o most_o danger_n satan_n therefore_o disturb_v i_o not_o because_o i_o sleep_v in_o death_n but_o when_o thou_o lord_n shall_v open_v my_o eye_n to_o see_v the_o subtlety_n of_o this_o deceiver_n i_o shall_v then_o find_v that_o the_o water_n of_o sin_n be_v go_v over_o my_o soul_n that_o i_o be_o woeful_o drown_v in_o the_o great_a depth_n of_o security_n and_o can_v expect_v nothing_o without_o mercy_n but_o satan_n cruelty_n and_o my_o own_o endless_a misery_n to_o that_o sweet_a mercy_n therefore_o i_o appeal_v with_o earnestness_n of_o soul_n and_o humbleness_n of_o heart_n bemoan_v my_o sin_n bewail_v my_o transgression_n o_o lord_n my_o god_n when_o i_o consider_v of_o thy_o gracious_a goodness_n and_o my_o own_o vileness_n i_o be_o utter_o ashamed_a to_o appear_v in_o thy_o presence_n thou_o have_v often_o call_v i_o to_o repentance_n but_o i_o have_v not_o hearken_v unto_o thou_o thou_o have_v love_o invite_v i_o to_o mercy_n but_o i_o have_v wilful_o refuse_v thou_o have_v clothe_v i_o with_o thy_o own_o garment_n and_o i_o have_v shameful_o defile_v it_o thou_o have_v enrich_v i_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o i_o have_v rob_v thou_o of_o thy_o honour_n all_o this_o and_o infinite_o more_o than_o this_o thou_o have_v free_o do_v for_o i_o the_o worst_a of_o sinner_n and_o yet_o for_o all_o this_o i_o have_v rebellious_o forsake_v thou_o and_o most_o ungratious_o be_v most_o unmindful_a of_o thou_o and_o now_o lord_n see_v that_o i_o be_o dead_a and_o putrify_a in_o sin_n and_o rot_a in_o corruption_n what_o else_o can_v i_o expect_v from_o thou_o but_o to_o be_v bury_v out_o of_o thy_o sight_n and_o yet_o thou_o still_o say_v unto_o i_o live_v o_o thou_o bless_a fountain_n of_o eternal_a good_a convey_v those_o happy_a stream_n of_o comfort_n to_o my_o sinful_a soul_n that_o may_v revive_v i_o from_o the_o grave_n of_o misery_n open_v my_o eye_n that_o i_o may_v see_v thou_o in_o thy_o
whole_a life_n a_o very_a sink_n of_o sin_n and_o all_o uncleanness_n when_o thy_o hand_n have_v be_v heavy_a upon_o i_o i_o have_v then_o promise_v thou_o amendment_n when_o thy_o road_n have_v be_v take_v off_o from_o i_o i_o have_v again_o return_v to_o my_o evil_a course_n this_o plain_o show_v that_o i_o have_v hitherto_o seek_v but_o any_o self_n in_o thou_o and_o may_v therefore_o just_o fear_v to_o be_v forsake_v of_o thou_o i_o have_v be_v undutiful_a to_o thou_o my_o god_n envious_a and_o uncharitable_a to_o my_o neighbour_n hypocritical_a to_o the_o world_n deceitful_a to_o i_o own_o soul_n my_o thought_n have_v be_v wanton_a my_o desire_n lascivious_a my_o action_n unclean_a i_o have_v be_v blind_a to_o thy_o precept_n deaf_a to_o thy_o promise_n dumb_a in_o thy_o praise_n lame_a in_o thy_o service_n sick_a at_o thy_o ordinance_n dead_a to_o thy_o embrace_n i_o have_v break_v all_o my_o promise_n i_o have_v slight_v all_o thy_o threaten_n i_o have_v abuse_v all_o thy_o mercy_n i_o have_v reject_v all_o thy_o favour_n i_o have_v delay_v my_o repentance_n i_o have_v resist_v the_o check_n of_o my_o own_o conscience_n i_o have_v quench_v the_o motion_n of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n and_o turn_v thy_o grace_n into_o wantonness_n and_o yet_o as_o if_o all_o this_o have_v be_v too_o little_a to_o condemn_v i_o i_o have_v most_o dare_o presume_v on_o thy_o mercy_n and_o most_o ungracions_o resolve_v to_o go_v on_o in_o my_o impiety_n lord_n thou_o have_v peomise_v to_o forgive_v those_o that_o repent_v to_o ease_v those_o that_o be_v heavy_a lade_v to_o raise_v up_o those_o that_o be_v fall_v to_o satisfy_v those_o that_o be_v hungry_a and_o to_o bind_v up_o those_o that_o be_v brokenhearted_a o_o lord_n my_o god_n i_o earnest_o desire_v to_o repent_v i_o be_o lade_v with_o a_o burden_n insupportable_a i_o be_o feeble_a and_o sore_o smite_v with_o the_o terror_n of_o thy_o law_n my_o flesh_n tremble_v and_o my_o heart_n faint_v i_o be_o fall_v into_o the_o very_a mouth_n of_o hell_n i_o be_o sore_o wound_v with_o the_o remorse_n of_o my_o own_o accuse_a conscience_n and_o hungry_a for_o the_o sweet_a refresh_n of_o thy_o save_a grace_n thou_o o_o lord_n have_v make_v i_o sensible_a of_o this_o my_o great_a misery_n and_o thou_o alone_o can_v make_v i_o capable_a of_o thy_o rich_a mercy_n unto_o that_o mercy_n therefore_o i_o appeal_v with_o sigh_n in_o my_o soul_n and_o sorrow_n in_o my_o heart_n o_o thou_o which_o be_v the_o bless_a fountain_n of_o all_o goodness_n which_o desire_v not_o the_o death_n of_o a_o sinner_n but_o rather_o that_o he_o shall_v repent_v and_o live_v have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o o_o thou_o which_o be_v the_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n which_o come_v to_o seek_v and_o to_o save_v those_o which_o be_v lose_v have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o o_o holy_a and_o for_o ever_o bless_a spirit_n thou_o which_o feed_v and_o refresh_a the_o distress_a soul_n of_o thy_o elect_n have_v mercy_n on_o i_o let_v thy_o power_n o_o bless_a father_n support_v my_o weakness_n thy_o wisdom_n o_o bless_a son_n supply_v my_o folly_n thy_o love_n o_o bless_a spirit_n restrain_v my_o wilfulness_n that_o as_o thou_o be_v eternal_o one_o so_o i_o may_v for_o ever_o be_v at_o unity_n with_o thou_o although_o most_o woeful_o divide_v in_o myself_o lord_n as_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o a_o heart_n to_o pray_v unto_o thou_o so_o give_v i_o also_o a_o soul_n to_o praise_v thou_o and_o a_o serius_fw-la resolution_n to_o perform_v those_o promise_n i_o make_v unto_o thou_o lord_n sweeten_v all_o my_o sorrow_n by_o thy_o bless_a suffering_n enlarge_v my_o heart_n with_o thankfulness_n for_o thy_o many_o favour_n strengthen_v my_o weak_a faith_n restrain_v my_o rebellious_a nature_n increase_v daily_o in_o i_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n endue_v i_o with_o a_o perfect_a hatred_n against_o all_o sin_n and_o grant_v dear_a god_n that_o dare_v and_o presumptuous_a sin_n may_v never_o have_v dominion_n over_o i_o amen_n chap._n 14._o upon_o quench_v the_o motion_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n consider_v o_o my_o soul_n from_o whence_o these_o happy_a thought_n arise_v and_o wherefore_o if_o they_o be_v from_o nature_n they_o must_v needs_o savour_v of_o corruption_n but_o now_o they_o be_v from_o grace_n they_o summon_v thou_o to_o goodness_n they_o beckon_v thou_o to_o immortality_n thy_o god_n now_o call_v thou_o to_o repentance_n he_o offer_v thou_o his_o gracious_a pardon_n for_o thy_o sin_n his_o love_n his_o protection_n his_o peace_n his_o grace_n his_o glory_n he_o now_o woo_v thou_o to_o favour_n and_o thou_o a_o woeful_a wretch_n convict_v by_o thy_o own_o accuse_v conscience_n condemn_v by_o divine_a justice_n rebellious_o rejecte_v all_o these_o gracious_a offer_n ah_o what_o woeful_a folly_n be_v this_o nay_o rather_o what_o wilful_a madness_n as_o there_o be_v a_o time_n of_o call_v so_o there_o will_v be_v a_o time_n of_o reject_v the_o bless_a wind_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n blow_v but_o where_o it_o list_v when_o it_o be_v once_o go_v thou_o know_v not_o whether_o it_o shall_v ever_o return_v god_n will_v have_v mercy_n on_o who_o he_o will_v have_v mercy_n and_o who_o he_o will_v he_o harden_v rom._n 9_o ah_o woe_n be_v unto_o that_o soul_n who_o time_n of_o call_v be_v once_o past_a a_o thousand_o world_n can_v redeem_v its_o loss_n if_o thou_o will_v not_o now_o embrace_v these_o comfortable_a breathe_n of_o his_o tender_a love_n thou_o shall_v then_o endure_v the_o bitter_a storm_n of_o his_o incense_a wrath_n if_o thou_o will_v not_o embrace_v his_o mercy_n thou_o shall_v exalt_v his_o justice_n i_o call_v unto_o you_o say_v god_n and_o you_o refuse_v to_o come_v i_o hold_v out_o my_o hand_n and_o you_o will_v not_o look_v towards_o i_o therefore_o will_v i_o forsake_v you_o in_o your_o extremity_n when_o your_o fear_n come_v as_o desolation_n and_o your_o destruction_n as_o a_o whirlwind_n when_o distress_n and_o anguish_n come_v upon_o you_o then_o shall_v they_o call_v upon_o i_o but_o i_o will_v not_o answer_v they_o shall_v seek_v i_o early_o but_o they_o shall_v not_o find_v i_o prov._n 1.24_o 27_o 28._o god_n clemency_n and_o patience_n in_o this_o life_n will_v assure_o exasperate_v his_o fury_n and_o revenge_n in_o that_o to_o come_v as_o his_o mercy_n be_v unutterable_a so_o his_o justice_n be_v intolerable_a both_o be_v his_o divine_a be_v and_o therefore_o both_o must_v needs_o be_v infinite_a both_o be_v to_o manifest_v his_o glory_n and_o therefore_o both_o must_v be_v eternal_a from_o hence_o be_v that_o expression_n of_o saint_n vaul_n it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o live_a god_n heb._n 10._o from_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o wicked_a man_n be_v leave_v unto_o their_o own_o swing_n in_o this_o life_n that_o they_o may_v be_v pay_v home_o with_o god_n wrath_n in_o that_o to_o come_v let_v this_o teach_v thou_o o_o my_o soul_n to_o welcome_v these_o endear_a motion_n of_o the_o glad_n spirit_n to_o thirst_v for_o they_o to_o rejoice_v in_o they_o to_o think_v no_o thought_n too_o dear_a to_o be_v disloged_a for_o they_o bless_a lord_n i_o hear_v thou_o call_v thy_o holy_a apostle_n saint_n peter_n and_o i_o see_v he_o ready_o forsake_v all_o to_o follow_v thou_o how_o often_o have_v thou_o call_v i_o a_o sinful_a wretch_n by_o the_o sweet_a motion_n of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n and_o i_o have_v hitherto_o refuse_v to_o forsake_v the_o very_a lest_o of_o all_o my_o sin_n for_o thy_o sake_n who_o willing_o forsooke_v all_o the_o pleasure_n of_o this_o life_n for_o i_o long_o have_v thou_o wait_v my_o repentance_n but_o i_o have_v yet_o hate_v to_o be_v reform_v mercy_n have_v be_v offer_v and_o i_o have_v not_o esteem_v it_o judgement_n have_v be_v threaten_v and_o i_o have_v not_o regard_v it_o thou_o have_v not_o only_o whisper_v unto_o i_o by_o thy_o gracious_a visit_n of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n but_o thou_o have_v even_o call_v i_o aloud_o by_o thy_o divine_a hand_n of_o wholesome_a chastisement_n by_o loss_n of_o friend_n by_o loss_n of_o mean_n by_o loss_n of_o health_n by_o loss_n of_o liberty_n and_o without_o thy_o rich_a mercy_n by_o the_o great_a danger_n of_o that_o great_a loss_n of_o thy_o gospel_n and_o thereby_o of_o thy_o gracious_a presence_n in_o this_o life_n and_o thy_o eternal_a joy_n in_o that_o to_o come_v all_o this_o my_o sin_n have_v just_o bring_v upon_o i_o and_o yet_o for_o all_o this_o my_o wretched_a heart_n desire_v to_o be_v a_o stranger_n to_o thou_o lord_n who_o be_o i_o that_o thou_o so_o gracious_o invite_v unto_o mercy_n lord_n what_o be_o i_o that_o now_o presume_v to_o speak_v unto_o thou_o i_o be_o so_o
a_o father_n thou_o will_v abhor_v that_o sin_n that_o have_v so_o much_o provoke_v his_o displeasure_n thou_o will_v most_o solemn_o protest_v against_o it_o and_o serious_o resolve_v for_o ever_o to_o avoid_v it_o thy_o sin_n will_v be_v ever_o before_o thou_o to_o humble_v thou_o here_o to_o exalt_v thou_o hereafter_o thy_o degree_n of_o sin_n will_v have_v thy_o degree_n of_o sorrow_n thy_o measure_n of_o pollution_n will_v require_v thy_o measure_n of_o sanctification_n as_o thou_o have_v give_v up_o thy_o member_n to_o be_v servant_n of_o sin_n so_o thou_o must_v now_o yield_v they_o up_o to_o be_v weapon_n of_o righteousness_n as_o thou_o have_v be_v drown_v in_o pleasure_n so_o thou_o must_v be_v drench_v in_o tear_n yea_o those_o tear_n will_v be_v thy_o daily_a food_n to_o nourish_v thou_o in_o grace_n to_o enrich_v thou_o in_o glory_n o_o how_o truly-blessed_n be_v that_o soul_n which_o have_v unfeigned_o resolve_v on_o this_o good_a this_o great_a this_o necessary_a work_n that_o can_v cheerful_o and_o joyful_o express_v itself_o with_o holy_a david_n and_o say_v lord_z i_o be_o bow_v down_o great_o i_o go_v mourn_v all_o the_o day_n long_o i_o have_v roar_v out_o for_o very_a anguish_n and_o unquietness_n of_o heart_n if_o thou_o have_v david_n sorrow_n o_o my_o soul_n thou_o shall_v assure_o have_v david_n joy_n thou_o shall_v say_v with_o he_o also_o lord_n i_o be_o thy_o child_n and_o the_o son_n of_o thy_o handmaid_n thou_o have_v break_v my_o bond_n in_o sunder_o psal_n 116.16_o satan_n may_v now_o tempt_v thou_o and_o through_o thy_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n prevail_v against_o thou_o but_o to_o become_v a_o customer_n to_o evil_a the_o power_n of_o hell_n can_v entice_v thou_o a_o thousand_o world_n be_v not_o now_o of_o that_o value_n with_o thou_o as_o the_o joyful_a remembrance_n of_o thy_o pass_a danger_n thy_o present_a comfort_n thy_o future_a safety_n thou_o have_v now_o see_v o_o my_o soul_n how_o absolute_o necessary_a this_o great_a work_n be_v think_v now_o how_o happy_a will_v be_v the_o performance_n how_o full_a of_o danger_n the_o delay_n the_o long_a thou_o continue_v in_o sin_n the_o more_o remote_a thou_o be_v from_o grace_n what_o extreme_a folly_n be_v this_o in_o thou_o to_o deprive_v thyself_o of_o that_o friend_n of_o who_o thou_o have_v most_o need_n if_o thou_o find_v thyself_o so_o backward_o to_o this_o holy_a duty_n now_o how_o averse_a will_v thou_o be_v hereafter_o when_o sin_n be_v more_o deep_o root_v in_o thou_o the_o devil_n in_o more_o firm_a possession_n of_o thou_o and_o god_n himself_o remove_v further_o off_o from_o thou_o from_o whence_o now_o be_v these_o false_a hope_n these_o vain_a promise_n of_o future_a happiness_n how_o dare_v thou_o refuse_v these_o gracious_a offer_n of_o eternity_n how_o full_a of_o doubtfulness_n and_o extreme_a hazard_n be_v this_o false_a assurance_n of_o that_o holy_a spirit_n which_o thou_o have_v so_o often_o grieve_v be_v not_o deceive_v god_n be_v not_o mock_v look_v what_o a_o man_n sow_v even_o that_o shall_v he_o reap_v he_o that_o sow_v in_o the_o flesh_n shall_v reap_v corruption_n he_o that_o sow_v in_o the_o spirit_n life_n everlasting_a if_o thou_o will_v not_o hear_v god_n call_v in_o this_o life_n he_o will_v not_o hear_v thou_o in_o that_o to_o come_v if_o thou_o will_v not_o mourn_v for_o thy_o sin_n here_o thou_o shall_v howl_v for_o they_o for_o ever_o and_o who_o shall_v then_o have_v pity_n upon_o thou_o or_o who_o shall_v be_v sorry_a for_o thou_o or_o who_o shall_v pray_v for_o thy_o peace_n thou_o have_v abandon_v i_o say_v god_n thou_o have_v go_v from_o i_o and_o now_o will_v i_o stretch_v out_o my_o hand_n against_o thou_o to_o destroy_v thou_o jerem._n 15.5_o 6_o lord_n let_v this_o teach_v i_o to_o deal_v true_o with_o myself_o to_o search_v narrow_o for_o sin_n timely_a for_o sorrow_n and_o speedy_o for_o pardon_v seek_v the_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n while_o he_o may_v be_v find_v for_o in_o the_o great_a water-flood_n of_o his_o eternal_a wrath_n thou_o shall_v not_o come_v nigh_o he_o lord_n i_o have_v sin_v and_o i_o desire_v to_o repent_v i_o have_v lie_v long_o fester_v in_o the_o grave_n of_o sin_n and_o can_v be_v now_o raise_v without_o a_o miracle_n i_o have_v sin_v in_o delight_n in_o consent_n in_o action_n in_o custom_n in_o long_a continuance_n of_o custom_n without_o remorse_n of_o conscience_n without_o thought_n of_o repentance_n i_o be_o grow_v old_a and_o impudent_a in_o sin_n and_o be_o no_o more_o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v thy_o child_n lord_n i_o be_o become_v loathsome_a to_o myself_o how_o much_o more_o odious_a unto_o thou_o who_o be_v a_o god_n of_o pure_a eye_n and_o can_v behold_v none_o iniquity_n i_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o i_o can_v repent_v but_o by_o thou_o my_o transgression_n be_v active_a my_o obedience_n passive_a i_o can_v no_o more_o arise_v from_o sin_n than_o death_n even_o this_o desire_n of_o sorrow_n be_v from_o thou_o the_o repair_n of_o my_o corruption_n be_v the_o work_n of_o thy_o creation_n when_o thou_o have_v raise_v i_o by_o thy_o grace_n thou_o supporte_v i_o by_o thy_o goodness_n thou_o lead_v i_o by_o thy_o providence_n thou_o draw_v i_o by_o thy_o patience_n thou_o compelle_v i_o by_o thy_o power_n such_o be_v my_o weakness_n such_o be_v my_o feebleness_n by_o nature_n that_o i_o can_v rise_v without_o thou_o that_o i_o can_v stand_v without_o thou_o when_o i_o be_o raise_v by_o thou_o such_o be_v my_o strength_n such_o be_v my_o ability_n by_o grace_n that_o i_o be_o able_a to_o go_v with_o thou_o that_o i_o be_o joyful_a to_o run_v after_o thou_o lord_z quicken_z and_o revive_v i_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n and_o grave_n of_o misery_n sustain_v my_o wound_a conscience_n with_o the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o save_a promise_n let_v thy_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a lead_v i_o in_o to_o repentance_n thy_o holy_a spirit_n unto_o perfect_a holiness_n and_o endless_a happiness_n lord_n jesus_n draw_v i_o and_o i_o shall_v joyful_o run_v after_o thou_o my_o body_n in_o obedience_n to_o my_o soul_n my_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o obedience_n to_o thy_o bless_a will_n more_o zealous_o more_o willing_o more_o constant_o to_o my_o life_n end_v amen_n chap._n 21._o upon_o servile_a fear_n and_o the_o danger_n thereof_o no_o child_n can_v fear_v his_o father_n as_o lie_v aught_o that_o be_v not_o jealous_a of_o his_o father_n honour_n that_o be_v not_o feel_o affect_v with_o his_o injury_n and_o zealous_o devote_v to_o perpetuate_v his_o praise_n and_o it_o be_v as_o equal_o impossible_a that_o this_o father_n can_v affect_v that_o son_n who_o obedience_n be_v rather_o enforce_v by_o power_n than_o invite_v by_o affection_n if_o this_o be_v so_o in_o nature_n it_o be_v much_o more_o so_o in_o grace_n for_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v now_o a_o double_a father_n to_o i_o thou_o be_v my_o father_n by_o creation_n and_o my_o father_n by_o redemption_n lord_n as_o thou_o have_v double_v thy_o goodness_n towards_o i_o i_o shall_v have_v double_v my_o return_n of_o thankfulness_n towards_o thou_o thy_o love_n to_o i_o be_v absolute_a no_o breach_n can_v dissolve_v it_o no_o time_n determine_v it_o thy_o love_n to_o i_o be_v from_o the_o beginning_n and_o who_o thou_o love_v thou_o love_v to_o the_o end_n my_o love_n to_o thou_o be_v fickle_a false_a and_o full_a of_o imperfection_n and_o if_o my_o filial_a fear_n even_o in_o my_o rest_n performance_n be_v full_a of_o spot_n and_o blemish_n in_o thy_o sight_n how_o most_o deform_v shall_v i_o appear_v when_o i_o serve_v thou_o with_o a_o irreligious_a and_o ungodly_a fear_n when_o i_o do_v thy_o will_n repine_o and_o cold_o not_o for_o love_v of_o thy_o mercy_n but_o for_o fear_n of_o thy_o justice_n when_o i_o be_o know_o and_o willing_o consent_v to_o thy_o great_a dishonour_n when_o i_o be_o so_o zealous_a in_o the_o world_n cause_n yea_o too_o too_o often_o in_o the_o devil_n cause_n and_o so_o benumb_v in_o thou_o when_o sorrow_n dismay_v i_o and_o sin_n delight_v i_o ah_o lord_n how_o far_o be_o i_o from_o what_o i_o ought_v to_o be_v if_o i_o go_v on_o in_o this_o path_n i_o perish_v everlasting_o while_o i_o continue_v in_o this_o course_n of_o disobedience_n i_o hang_v over_o hell_n fire_n by_o the_o slender_a twig_n of_o a_o uncertain_a life_n and_o if_o that_o once_o break_v my_o loss_n be_v irrecoverable_a thou_o lord_n have_v say_v it_o and_o thy_o word_n be_v truth_n he_o which_o deni_v i_o before_o man_n he_o will_v i_o deny_v before_o my_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n lord_n let_v this_o teach_v i_o to_o delight_v in_o thy_o service_n to_o be_v jealous_a of_o thy_o honour_n to_o thirst_v for_o thy_o
that_o as_o our_o sin_n have_v provoke_v thou_o to_o anger_n so_o our_o tear_n may_v move_v thou_o to_o compassion_n that_o thy_o mercy_n may_v be_v magnify_v our_o misery_n relieve_v our_o sorrow_n comfort_v o_o let_v not_o these_o bitter_a aggravation_n of_o thy_o judgement_n extort_v from_o we_o the_o least_o measure_n of_o impatience_n nor_o beget_v in_o we_o the_o least_o degree_n of_o distrust_n let_v we_o neither_o complain_v of_o thy_o justice_n nor_o despair_n of_o thy_o mercy_n but_o quiet_o and_o thankful_o rely_v upon_o thou_o and_o in_o thy_o bless_a hour_n enjoy_v a_o sweet_a enlargement_n by_o thou_o lord_n pity_v the_o forlorn_a condition_n of_o thy_o son_n and_o daughter_n in_o affliction_n repair_v their_o outward_a loss_n by_o thy_o inward_a grace_n that_o what_o be_v want_v to_o they_o of_o these_o earthly_a comfort_n may_v be_v abundant_o supply_v in_o thy_o heavenly_a joy_n forgive_v the_o great_a disturber_n of_o the_o peace_n of_o this_o thy_o zion_n lord_n 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soul_n and_o everlasting_a peace_n with_o thou_o in_o thy_o kingdom_n amen_n a_o comfortable_a prayer_n to_o be_v use_v at_o the_o point_n of_o death_n by_o the_o visitor_n of_o the_o sick_n o_o eternal_a almighty_a most_o merciful_a and_o for_o ever_o bless_a lord_n god_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n we_o thy_o poor_a and_o most_o unworthy_a creature_n miserable_a and_o distress_a sinner_n in_o all_o humility_n of_o heart_n and_o dejectedness_n of_o spirit_n be_v here_o prostrate_a before_o thou_o lord_n we_o confess_v that_o we_o be_v utter_o unworthy_a to_o approach_v thy_o glorious_a presence_n bless_a god_n we_o be_v confound_v and_o ashamed_a to_o lift_v up_o our_o sinful_a eye_n unto_o thou_o who_o gracious_a goodness_n we_o have_v so_o much_o neglect_v who_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a so_o long_o abuse_v who_o anger_n and_o indignation_n so_o just_o provoke_v who_o wrath_n and_o fury_n so_o wretched_o deserve_v lord_n we_o be_v heavy_a lade_v with_o the_o burden_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o thou_o alone_o be_v able_a to_o relieve_v we_o to_o thou_o therefore_o we_o address_v our_o sinful_a soul_n for_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n o_o thou_o that_o be_v the_o bless_a shepherd_n of_o our_o err_a soul_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o seek_v and_o to_o save_v those_o that_o be_v lose_v have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o o_o thou_o that_o have_v espouse_v we_o unto_o thyself_o and_o have_v give_v we_o thy_o love_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o o_o thou_o that_o call_v we_o to_o come_v unto_o thou_o and_o embrace_v we_o when_o we_o be_v come_v receive_v our_o prayer_n lord_n give_v we_o prepare_v heart_n to_o meet_v thou_o in_o this_o holy_a duty_n quicken_v our_o benumb_a soul_n with_o holy_a fervency_n that_o our_o devotion_n may_v ascend_v unto_o thy_o gracious_a presence_n lord_n thou_o have_v promise_v to_o be_v near_o unto_o all_o those_o which_o call_v upon_o thou_o with_o sincerity_n and_o faithfulness_n of_o heart_n for_o thy_o bless_a promise_n sake_n we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o let_v our_o humiliation_n be_v comfortable_a our_o prayer_n acceptable_a in_o full_a assurance_n of_o the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o mercy_n towards_o we_o we_o be_v now_o bold_a to_o become_v petitioner_n unto_o thou_o for_o this_o thy_o sick_a servant_n who_o life_n be_v draw_v near_o unto_o the_o grave_n blessed_a lord_n god_n it_o be_v thou_o that_o kill_v and_o make_v alive_a that_o bring_v down_o to_o hell_n and_o raise_v up_o again_o we_o most_o meek_o beseech_v thou_o therefore_o for_o thy_o rich_a and_o tender_a love_n sake_n to_o thy_o elect_n to_o mitigate_v that_o bitter_a curse_n which_o thou_o have_v lay_v upon_o we_o all_o in_o adam_n lord_n look_v upon_o his_o affliction_n and_o his_o travail_n and_o forgive_v he_o all_o his_o sin_n give_v he_o sure_a patience_n to_o endure_v with_o meekness_n whatsoever_o thou_o be_v please_v to_o inflict_v upon_o he_o lord_n lay_v no_o more_o upon_o his_o feeble_a body_n than_o thou_o shall_v make_v he_o able_a for_o to_o bear_v impose_v no_o more_o upon_o his_o wound_a spirit_n than_o thou_o in_o mercy_n shall_v support_v he_o under_o forsake_v he_o not_o o_o lord_n our_o god_n be_v not_o thou_o far_o from_o he_o let_v he_o remember_v that_o this_o chastisement_n of_o thou_o be_v common_a to_o thy_o dear_a child_n that_o thou_o hide_v thy_o face_n from_o he_o but_o for_o a_o small_a moment_n but_o with_o everlasting_a kindness_n thou_o will_v have_v mercy_n on_o he_o lord_n settle_v and_o compose_v his_o thought_n for_o thy_o kingdom_n let_v no_o disturbance_n of_o this_o life_n distract_v those_o bless_a meditation_n which_o invite_v the_o weary_a soul_n to_o rest_n and_o quietness_n let_v he_o now_o see_v and_o joyful_o believe_v that_o thou_o will_v order_v all_o these_o outward_a thing_n to_o thy_o own_o glory_n and_o the_o good_a of_o those_o that_o have_v relation_n to_o he_o let_v he_o free_o forgive_v all_o injury_n on_o earth_n and_o hearty_o desire_v to_o meet_v his_o 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cast_v himself_o upon_o the_o righteousness_n of_o he_o in_o who_o alone_o thy_o wrath_n be_v full_o satisfy_v lord_n give_v he_o a_o serious_a and_o a_o true_a remorse_n of_o conscience_n for_o his_o many_o and_o his_o great_a offence_n lord_n jesus_n grant_v that_o they_o may_v not_o now_o appear_v unto_o the_o terror_n and_o amazement_n of_o his_o sinful_a soul_n o_o let_v he_o now_o remember_v that_o it_o be_v thy_o precious_a blood_n which_o purge_v he_o from_o all_o iniquity_n that_o thou_o o_o bless_a saviour_n be_v become_v unto_o he_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n and_o sanctification_n and_o redemption_n lord_n comfort_n and_o assist_v he_o in_o this_o last_o and_o great_a trial_n of_o his_o faith_n and_o because_o the_o sensible_a decay_n of_o his_o infirm_a body_n and_o the_o violent_a disturbance_n of_o his_o sickness_n will_v not_o suffer_v he_o to_o call_v upon_o thou_o with_o digestednesse_n of_o mind_n and_o quietness_n of_o spirit_n we_o therefore_o humble_o pray_v 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