distance_n from_o jerusalem_n to_o assemble_v together_o at_o jerusalem_n at_o the_o feast_n of_o pentecost_n and_o god_n pitch_v upon_o this_o season_n that_o there_o may_v be_v witness_n of_o thâ—s_a miracle_n in_o many_o part_n of_o the_o world_n there_o be_v some_o of_o every_o nation_n under_o heaven_n verse_n 5._o that_o be_v of_o that_o know_a part_n of_o the_o world_n so_o say_v the_o text._n fourteen_o several_a nation_n be_v mention_v and_o proselyte_n as_o well_o as_o jew_n by_o birth_n they_o be_v call_v devout_a man_n man_n of_o conscience_n who_o testimony_n will_v carry_v weight_n with_o it_o among_o their_o neighbour_n at_o their_o return_n because_o of_o their_o reputation_n by_o their_o religious_a carriage_n again_o this_o be_v not_o hear_v and_o see_v by_o some_o of_o they_o at_o one_o time_n and_o some_o at_o another_o by_o some_o one_o hour_n by_o other_o the_o next_o successive_o 295._o successive_o faucheur_n in_o loc_n p._n 294_o 295._o but_o altogether_o in_o a_o solemn_a assembly_n that_o the_o testimony_n of_o so_o many_o witness_n at_o a_o time_n may_v be_v more_o valid_a and_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o doctrine_n appear_v more_o illustrious_a and_o undeniable_a and_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v astonish_v to_o they_o to_o hear_v that_o person_n magnify_v in_o so_o miraculous_a a_o manner_n who_o have_v so_o late_o be_v condemn_v by_o their_o countryman_n as_o a_o malefactor_n wisdom_n consist_v in_o the_o time_v of_o thing_n and_o in_o this_o circumstance_n do_v the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n appear_v in_o furnish_v the_o apostle_n with_o the_o spirit_n at_o such_o a_o time_n and_o bring_v forth_o such_o a_o miracle_n as_o the_o gift_n of_o tongue_n on_o a_o sudden_a that_o every_o nation_n may_v hear_v in_o their_o own_o language_n the_o wonder_n of_o redemption_n and_o as_o witness_n at_o their_o return_n into_o their_o own_o country_n report_v it_o to_o other_o that_o the_o credit_n they_o have_v in_o their_o several_a place_n may_v facilitate_v the_o belief_n and_o entertainment_n of_o the_o gospel_n when_o the_o apostle_n or_o other_o shall_v arrive_v to_o those_o several_a charge_n and_o dioceses_n appoint_v for_o they_o to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n in_o have_v this_o miracle_n be_v wrought_v in_o the_o presence_n only_o of_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o judea_n that_o understand_v only_o their_o own_o language_n or_o one_o or_o two_o of_o the_o neighbour_a tongue_n it_o have_v be_v count_v by_o they_o rather_o a_o madness_n than_o a_o miracle_n or_o have_v they_o understand_v all_o the_o tongue_n which_o they_o speak_v the_o news_n of_o it_o have_v spread_v no_o further_o than_o the_o limit_n of_o their_o own_o habitation_n and_o have_v be_v confine_v within_o the_o narrow_a bound_n of_o the_o land_n of_o judea_n but_o now_o it_o be_v carry_v to_o several_a remote_a nation_n where_o any_o of_o those_o auditor_n then_o assemble_v have_v their_o residence_n as_o god_n choose_v the_o time_n of_o the_o passeover_n for_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n that_o there_o may_v be_v the_o great_a number_n of_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o country_n as_o witness_n of_o the_o matter_n of_o fact_n the_o innocence_n and_o suffering_n of_o christ_n so_o he_o choose_v the_o time_n of_o pentecost_n for_o the_o first_o publish_v the_o value_n and_o end_n of_o this_o blood_n to_o the_o world_n thus_o the_o evangelical_n law_n be_v give_v in_o a_o confluence_n of_o people_n from_o all_o part_n and_o nation_n because_o it_o be_v a_o covenant_n with_o all_o nation_n and_o the_o variety_n of_o language_n speak_v by_o a_o company_n of_o poor_a galilean_n breed_v up_o at_o the_o lake_n of_o tiberias_n and_o in_o poor_a corner_n of_o canaan_n without_o the_o instruction_n of_o man_n for_o so_o great_a a_o skill_n may_v well_o evidence_n to_o the_o hearer_n that_o god_n that_o bring_v the_o confusion_n of_o language_n first_o at_o babel_n do_v only_o work_v that_o cure_n of_o they_o and_o combine_v all_o together_o at_o jerusalem_n 3._o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n be_v see_v in_o the_o instrument_n he_o employ_v in_o the_o publish_n the_o gospel_n he_o do_v not_o employ_v philosopher_n but_o fisherman_n use_v not_o acquire_v art_n but_o infuse_v wisdom_n and_o courage_n this_o treasure_n be_v put_v into_o and_o preserve_v in_o earthen_a vessel_n that_o the_o wisdom_n as_o well_o as_o the_o power_n of_o god_n may_v be_v magnify_v the_o weak_a the_o mean_n be_v which_o attain_v the_o end_n the_o great_a be_v the_o skill_n of_o the_o conductor_n of_o they_o wise_a prince_n choose_v man_n of_o most_o credit_n interest_n wisdom_n and_o ability_n to_o be_v minister_n of_o their_o affair_n and_o ambassador_n to_o other_o but_o what_o be_v these_o that_o god_n choose_v for_o so_o great_a a_o work_n as_o the_o publish_n a_o new_a doctrine_n to_o the_o world_n what_o be_v their_o quality_n but_o mean_a what_o be_v their_o authority_n without_o interest_n what_o be_v their_o ability_n without_o eminent_a part_n for_o so_o great_a a_o work_n but_o what_o divine_a grace_n in_o a_o special_a manner_n endow_v they_o with_o nay_o what_o be_v their_o disposition_n to_o it_o as_o dull_a and_o unwieldy_a witness_v the_o frequent_a rebuke_n for_o their_o slow-heartedness_n from_o their_o master_n when_o he_o converse_v in_o the_o flesh_n with_o they_o and_o one_o of_o the_o great_a of_o they_o so_o fond_a of_o the_o jewish_a ceremony_n and_o pharisaical_a principle_n wherein_o he_o have_v be_v more_o than_o ordinary_o principled_a that_o he_o hate_v the_o christian_a religion_n to_o extirpation_n and_o the_o professor_n of_o it_o to_o death_n by_o those_o way_n which_o be_v out_o of_o the_o road_n of_o human_a wisdom_n and_o will_v be_v account_v the_o great_a absurdity_n to_o be_v practise_v by_o man_n that_o have_v a_o repute_n for_o discretion_n do_v god_n advance_v his_o wisdom_n 1_o cor._n 1.25_o the_o foolishness_n of_o god_n be_v wise_a than_o man_n by_o this_o mean_v it_o be_v indisputable_o evidence_v to_o unbiased_a mind_n that_o the_o doctrine_n be_v divine_a it_o can_v not_o rational_o be_v imagine_v that_o instrument_n destitute_a of_o all_o human_a advantage_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o vanquish_v the_o world_n confound_v judaisme_n overturn_v heathenism_n chase_v away_o the_o devil_n strip_v they_o of_o their_o temple_n alienate_v the_o mind_n of_o man_n from_o their_o several_a religion_n which_o have_v be_v root_v in_o they_o by_o education_n and_o establish_v by_o a_o long_a succession_n it_o can_v not_o i_o say_v reasonable_o be_v imagine_v to_o be_v without_o a_o supernatural_a assistance_n a_o heavenly_a and_o efficacious_a work_n whereas_o have_v god_n take_v a_o course_n agreeable_a to_o the_o prudence_n of_o man_n and_o use_v those_o that_o have_v be_v furnish_v with_o learning_n tip_v with_o eloquence_n and_o arm_v with_o human_a authority_n the_o doctrine_n will_v have_v be_v think_v to_o have_v be_v of_o a_o human_a invention_n and_o to_o be_v some_o subtle_a contrivance_n for_o some_o unworthy_a and_o ambitious_a end_n the_o nothingness_n and_o weakness_n of_o the_o instrument_n manifest_v they_o to_o be_v conduct_v by_o a_o divine_a power_n and_o declare_v the_o doctrine_n itself_o to_o be_v from_o heaven_n when_o we_o see_v such_o feeble_a instrument_n proclaim_v a_o doctrine_n repugnant_a to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n sound_v forth_o a_o crucify_a christ_n to_o be_v believe_v in_o and_o trust_v on_o and_o declaim_v against_o the_o religion_n and_o worship_n under_o which_o the_o roman_a empire_n have_v long_o flourish_v exhort_v they_o to_o the_o contempt_n of_o the_o world_n preparation_n for_o affliction_n deny_v themselves_o and_o their_o own_o honour_n by_o the_o hope_n of_o a_o unseen_a reward_n thing_n so_o repugnant_a to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o these_o instrument_n concur_v in_o the_o same_o story_n with_o a_o admirable_a harmony_n in_o all_o part_n and_o seal_v this_o doctrine_n with_o their_o blood_n can_v we_o upon_o all_o this_o ascribe_v this_o doctrine_n to_o a_o human_a contrivance_n or_o fix_v any_o low_a author_n of_o it_o than_o the_o wisdom_n of_o heaven_n it_o be_v the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n that_o carry_v on_o his_o own_o design_n in_o method_n most_o suitable_a to_o his_o own_o greatness_n and_o different_a from_o the_o custom_n and_o mode_n of_o man_n that_o less_o of_o humanity_n and_o more_o of_o divinity_n may_v appear_v 4._o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n appear_v in_o the_o way_n and_o manner_n as_o well_o as_o in_o the_o instrument_n of_o its_o propagation_n by_o way_n seem_o contrary_a you_o know_v how_o god_n have_v send_v the_o jew_n into_o captivity_n in_o babylon_n and_o though_o he_o strike_v off_o their_o chain_n and_o restore_v they_o to_o their_o country_n yet_o many_o of_o they_o have_v no_o mind_n to_o leave_v a_o country_n wherein_o they_o have_v be_v bear_v and_o breed_v the_o distance_n from_o the_o
happiness_n this_o he_o do_v not_o only_o in_o his_o general_a proclamation_n but_o in_o his_o particular_a woo_n those_o inward_a court_n of_o his_o spirit_n solicit_v they_o with_o more_o diligence_n if_o they_o will_v observe_v it_o to_o their_o happiness_n than_o the_o devil_n tempt_v they_o to_o the_o way_n of_o their_o misery_n as_o he_o be_v first_o in_o christ_n reconcile_a the_o world_n when_o the_o world_n look_v not_o after_o he_o so_o he_o be_v first_o in_o his_o spirit_n woo_v the_o world_n to_o accept_v of_o that_o reconciliation_n when_o the_o world_n will_v not_o listen_v to_o he_o how_o often_o do_v he_o flash_v up_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n and_o the_o light_n of_o the_o word_n in_o man_n heart_n to_o move_v they_o not_o to_o lie_v down_o in_o spark_n of_o their_o own_o kindle_v but_o to_o aspire_v to_o a_o better_a happiness_n and_o prepare_v they_o to_o be_v subject_a to_o a_o high_a mercy_n if_o they_o will_v improve_v his_o present_a entreaty_n to_o such_o a_o end_n and_o what_o be_v his_o threaten_n design_v for_o but_o to_o move_v the_o wheel_n of_o our_o fear_n that_o the_o wheel_n of_o our_o desire_n and_o love_n may_v be_v set_v on_o motion_n for_o the_o embrace_v his_o promise_n they_o be_v not_o so_o much_o the_o thunder_n of_o his_o justice_n as_o the_o loud_a rhetoric_n of_o his_o good_a will_n to_o prevent_v man_n misery_n under_o the_o vial_n of_o wrath._n it_o be_v his_o kindness_n to_o fear_v man_n by_o threaten_n that_o justice_n may_v not_o strike_v they_o with_o the_o sword_n it_o be_v not_o the_o destruction_n but_o the_o preserve_a reformation_n that_o he_o aim_v at_o he_o have_v no_o pleasure_n in_o the_o death_n of_o the_o wicked_a this_o he_o confirm_v by_o his_o oath_n 33.11_o oath_n ezek._n 33.11_o his_o threaten_n be_v gracious_a expostulation_n with_o they_o why_o will_v you_o die_v o_o house_n of_o israel_n they_o be_v like_o the_o noise_n a_o favourable_a officer_n make_v in_o the_o street_n to_o warn_v the_o criminal_a he_o come_v to_o seize_v upon_o to_o make_v his_o escape_n he_o never_o use_v his_o justice_n to_o crush_v man_n till_o he_o have_v use_v his_o kindness_n to_o allure_v they_o all_o the_o dreadful_a description_n of_o a_o future_a wrath_n as_o well_o as_o the_o lively_a description_n of_o the_o happiness_n of_o another_o world_n be_v design_v to_o persuade_v man_n the_o honey_n of_o his_o goodness_n be_v in_o the_o bowel_n of_o those_o roar_a lion_n such_o pain_n do_v goodness_n take_v with_o man_n to_o make_v they_o candidate_n for_o heaven_n 2._o how_o ready_o do_v he_o receive_v man_n when_o they_o do_v return_v we_o have_v david_n experience_n for_o it_o 32.5_o it_o psal_n 32.5_o i_o say_v i_o will_v confess_v my_o transgression_n unto_o the_o lord_n and_o thou_o forgave_v the_o iniquity_n of_o my_o sin_n selah_n a_o sincere_a look_n from_o the_o creature_n draw_v out_o his_o arm_n and_o open_v his_o bosom_n he_o be_v ready_a with_o his_o physic_n to_o heal_v we_o upon_o a_o resolution_n to_o acquaint_v he_o with_o our_o disease_n and_o by_o his_o medicine_n prevent_v the_o put_v our_o resolution_n into_o a_o petition_n the_o psalmist_n add_v a_o selah_n to_o it_o as_o a_o special_a note_n of_o thankfulness_n for_o divine_a goodness_n he_o do_v not_o only_o stand_v ready_a to_o receive_v our_o petition_n while_o we_o be_v speak_v but_o answer_v we_o before_o we_o call_v 65.24_o call_v isai_n 65.24_o listen_v to_o the_o motion_n of_o our_o heart_n as_o well_o as_o to_o the_o supplication_n of_o our_o lip_n he_o be_v the_o true_a father_n that_o have_v a_o quick_a pace_n in_o meeting_n than_o the_o prodigal_n have_v in_o return_v who_o will_v not_o have_v his_o embrace_n and_o caress_n interrupt_v by_o his_o confession_n 22._o confession_n luke_n 15.20_o 21_o 22._o the_o confession_n follow_v do_v not_o precede_v the_o father_n compassion_n how_o do_v he_o rejoice_v in_o have_v a_o opportunity_n to_o express_v his_o grace_n when_o he_o have_v prevail_v with_o a_o rebel_n to_o throw_v down_o his_o arm_n and_o lie_v at_o his_o foot_n and_o this_o because_o he_o delight_v in_o mercy_n 7.18_o mercy_n mic._n 7.18_o he_o delight_v in_o the_o expression_n of_o it_o from_o himself_o and_o the_o acceptance_n of_o it_o by_o his_o creature_n 3._o how_o melt_o do_v he_o bewail_v man_n wilful_a refusal_n of_o his_o goodness_n it_o be_v a_o mighty_a goddness_n to_o offer_v grace_n to_o a_o rebel_n a_o mighty_a goodness_n to_o give_v it_o he_o after_o he_o have_v a_o while_n stand_v off_o from_o the_o term_n a_o astonish_a goodness_n to_o regret_n and_o lament_v his_o wilful_a perdition_n he_o seem_v to_o utter_v those_o word_n in_o a_o sigh_n 81.13_o sigh_n psal_n 81.13_o oh_o that_o my_o people_n have_v hearken_v unto_o i_o and_o israel_n have_v walk_v in_o my_o way_n it_o be_v true_a god_n have_v not_o humane_a passion_n but_o his_o affection_n can_v not_o be_v express_v otherwise_o in_o a_o way_n intelligible_a to_o we_o the_o excellency_n of_o his_o nature_n be_v above_o the_o passion_n of_o man_n but_o such_o expression_n of_o himself_o manifest_a to_o we_o the_o sincerity_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o that_o be_v he_o capable_a of_o our_o passion_n he_o will_v express_v himself_o in_o such_o a_o manner_n as_o we_o do_v and_o we_o find_v incarnate_a goodness_n bewail_v with_o tear_n and_o sigh_v the_o ruin_n of_o jerusalem_n 19.42_o jerusalem_n luke_n 19.42_o by_o the_o same_o reason_n that_o when_o a_o sinner_n return_v there_o be_v joy_n in_o heaven_n upon_o his_o obstinacy_n there_o be_v sorrow_n in_o earth_n the_o one_o be_v as_o if_o a_o prince_n shall_v cloth_n all_o his_o court_n in_o triumphant_a scarlet_n upon_o a_o rebel_n repentance_n and_o the_o other_o as_o if_o a_o prince_n shall_v put_v himself_o and_o his_o court_n in_o mourn_v for_o a_o rebel_n obstinate_a refusal_n of_o a_o pardon_n when_o he_o lie_v at_o his_o mercy_n be_v not_o now_o these_o affectionate_a invitation_n and_o deep_a bewailing_n of_o their_o perversity_n high_a testimony_n of_o divine_a goodness_n do_v not_o the_o unwearied_a repetition_n of_o gracious_a encouragement_n deserve_v a_o high_a name_n than_o that_o of_o mere_a goodness_n what_o can_v be_v a_o strong_a evidence_n of_o the_o sincerity_n of_o it_o than_o the_o sound_n of_o his_o save_a voice_n in_o our_o enjoyment_n the_o motion_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o his_o grief_n for_o the_o neglect_n of_o all_o these_o be_v not_o testimony_n of_o any_o want_n of_o goodness_n in_o his_o nature_n to_o answer_v we_o or_o willingness_n to_o express_v it_o to_o his_o creature_n have_v he_o any_o mind_n to_o deceive_v we_o that_o thus_o entreat_v we_o the_o majesty_n of_o his_o nature_n be_v too_o great_a for_o such_o shift_n or_o if_o it_o be_v not_o the_o despicableness_n of_o our_o condition_n will_v render_v he_o above_o the_o use_v any_o who_o will_v charge_v that_o physician_n with_o want_n of_o kindness_n that_o free_o offer_v his_o sovereign_a medicine_n importune_v man_n by_o the_o love_n they_o have_v to_o their_o health_n to_o take_v it_o and_o be_v dissolve_v into_o tear_n and_o sorrow_n when_o he_o find_v it_o reject_v by_o their_o peevish_a and_o conceit_a humour_n 7._o divine_a goodness_n be_v eminent_a in_o the_o sacrament_n he_o have_v affix_v to_o this_o covenant_n especial_o in_o the_o lord_n supper_n as_o he_o give_v himself_o in_o his_o son_n so_o he_o give_v his_o son_n in_o the_o sacrament_n he_o do_v not_o only_o give_v he_o as_o a_o sacrifice_n upon_o the_o cross_n for_o the_o expiation_n of_o our_o crime_n but_o as_o a_o feast_n upon_o the_o table_n for_o the_o nourishment_n of_o our_o soul_n in_o the_o one_o he_o be_v give_v to_o be_v offer_v in_o this_o he_o give_v he_o to_o be_v partake_v of_o with_o all_o the_o fruit_n of_o his_o death_n under_o the_o image_n of_o the_o sacramental_a sign_n every_o believer_n do_v eat_v the_o flesh_n and_o drink_v the_o blood_n of_o the_o great_a mediator_n of_o the_o covenant_n the_o word_n of_o christ_n this_o be_v my_o body_n and_o this_o be_v my_o blood_n be_v true_a to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n 28._o world_n matth._n 26.26_o 28._o this_o be_v the_o most_o delicious_a viand_n of_o heaven_n the_o most_o exquisite_a dainty_a food_n god_n can_v feed_v we_o with_o the_o delight_n of_o the_o deity_n the_o admiration_n of_o angel_n a_o feast_n with_o god_n be_v great_a but_o a_o feast_n on_o god_n be_v great_a under_o those_o sign_n that_o body_n be_v present_v that_o which_o be_v conceive_v by_o the_o spirit_n inhabit_v by_o the_o godhead_n bruise_v by_o the_o father_n to_o be_v our_o food_n as_o well_o as_o our_o propitiation_n be_v present_v to_o we_o on_o the_o table_n that_o blood_n which_o satisfy_v justice_n wash_v
party_n we_o disaffect_v so_o the_o will_n of_o god_n may_v be_v perform_v not_o as_o his_o will_n but_o as_o it_o may_v gratify_v some_o selfish_a consideration_n when_o we_o will_v please_v god_n so_o far_o as_o it_o may_v not_o displease_v ourselves_o and_o serve_v he_o as_o our_o master_n so_o far_o as_o his_o command_n may_v be_v a_o servant_n to_o our_o humour_n when_o we_o consider_v not_o who_o it_o be_v that_o command_n but_o how_o short_a it_o come_v of_o displease_v that_o sin_n which_o rule_v in_o our_o heart_n pick_v and_o choose_v what_o be_v least_o burdensome_a to_o the_o flesh_n and_o distasteful_a to_o our_o lust_n he_o that_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n not_o out_o of_o conscience_n of_o that_o will_n but_o because_o it_o be_v agreeable_a to_o himself_o cast_v down_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o set_v his_o own_o will_n in_o the_o place_n of_o it_o take_v the_o crown_n from_o the_o head_n of_o god_n and_o place_n it_o upon_o the_o head_n of_o self_n if_o thing_n be_v do_v not_o because_o they_o be_v command_v by_o god_n but_o desirable_a to_o we_o it_o be_v a_o disobedient_a obedience_n a_o conformity_n to_o god_n will_v in_o regard_n of_o the_o matter_n a_o conformity_n to_o our_o own_o will_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o motive_n either_o as_o the_o thing_n do_v be_v agreeable_a to_o natural_a and_o moral_a self_n or_o sinful_a self_n 1._o as_o they_o be_v agreeable_a to_o natural_a or_o moral_a self_n when_o man_n will_v practice_v some_o point_n of_o religion_n and_o walk_v in_o the_o tract_n of_o some_o divine_a precept_n not_o because_o they_o be_v divine_a but_o because_o they_o be_v agreeable_a to_o their_o humour_n or_o constitution_n of_o nature_n from_o the_o sway_n of_o a_o natural_a bravery_n the_o bias_n of_o a_o secular_a interest_n not_o from_o a_o ingenuous_a sense_n of_o god_n authority_n or_o a_o voluntary_a submission_n to_o his_o will_n as_o when_o a_o man_n will_v avoid_v excess_n in_o drink_v not_o because_o it_o be_v dishonourable_a to_o god_n but_o as_o it_o be_v a_o blemish_n to_o his_o own_o reputation_n or_o a_o impair_n of_o the_o health_n of_o his_o body_n do_v this_o deserve_v the_o name_n of_o a_o observance_n of_o the_o divine_a injunction_n or_o rather_o a_o obedience_n to_o ourselves_o or_o when_o a_o man_n will_v be_v liberal_a in_o the_o distribution_n of_o his_o charity_n not_o with_o a_o eye_n to_o god_n precept_n but_o in_o compliance_n with_o his_o own_o natural_a compassion_n or_o to_o pleasure_v the_o generosity_n of_o his_o nature_n the_o one_o be_v obedience_n to_o a_o man_n own_o preservation_n the_o other_o a_o obedience_n to_o the_o interest_n or_o impulse_n of_o a_o moral_a virtue_n it_o be_v not_o respect_n to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n but_o the_o authority_n of_o self_n and_o at_o the_o best_a be_v but_o the_o performance_n of_o the_o material_a part_n of_o the_o divine_a rule_n without_o any_o concurrence_n of_o a_o spiritual_a motive_n or_o a_o spiritual_a manner_n that_o only_o be_v a_o maintain_v the_o right_n of_o god_n when_o we_o pay_v a_o observance_n to_o his_o rule_n without_o examine_v the_o agreeableness_n of_o it_o to_o our_o secular_a interest_n or_o consult_v with_o the_o humour_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n when_o we_o will_v not_o decline_v his_o service_n though_o we_o find_v it_o cross_v and_o have_v no_o affinity_n with_o the_o pleasure_n of_o our_o own_o nature_n such_o a_o obedience_n as_o abraham_n manifest_v in_o his_o readiness_n to_o sacrifice_v his_o son_n such_o a_o obedience_n as_o our_o saviour_n demand_v in_o cut_v off_o the_o right_a hand_n when_o we_o observe_v any_o thing_n of_o divine_a order_n upon_o the_o account_n of_o its_o suitableness_n to_o our_o natural_a sentiment_n we_o shall_v ready_o divide_v from_o he_o when_o the_o interest_n of_o nature_n turn_v its_o point_n against_o the_o interest_n of_o god_n honour_n we_o shall_v fall_v off_o from_o he_o according_a to_o the_o change_n we_o find_v in_o our_o own_o humour_n and_o can_v that_o be_v value_v as_o a_o set_n up_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n which_o must_v be_v depose_v upon_o the_o mutable_a interest_n of_o a_o inconstant_a mind_n esau_n have_v no_o regard_n to_o god_n in_o delay_v the_o execution_n of_o his_o resolution_n to_o shorten_v his_o brother_n day_n though_o he_o be_v awe_v by_o the_o reverence_n of_o his_o father_n to_o delay_v it_o he_o consider_v perhaps_o how_o just_o he_o may_v lie_v under_o the_o imputation_n of_o hasten_v crazy_a isaac_n death_n by_o deprive_v he_o of_o a_o belove_a son_n but_o have_v the_o old_a man_n head_n be_v lay_v neither_o the_o contrary_a command_n of_o god_n nor_o the_o nearness_n of_o a_o fraternal_a relation_n can_v have_v bind_v his_o hand_n from_o the_o act_n no_o more_o than_o they_o do_v his_o heart_n from_o the_o resolution_n gen._n 27.41_o esau_n hate_v jacob_n because_o of_o the_o blessing_n wherewith_o his_o father_n bless_v he_o and_o esau_n say_v in_o his_o heart_n the_o day_n of_o mourning_n for_o my_o father_n be_v at_o hand_n then_o will_v i_o slay_v my_o brother_n so_o many_o child_n that_o expect_v at_o the_o death_n of_o their_o parent_n great_a inheritance_n or_o portion_n may_v be_v observant_a of_o they_o not_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o rule_n fix_v by_o god_n but_o to_o their_o own_o hope_n which_o they_o will_v not_o frustrate_v by_o a_o disobligement_n whence_o be_v it_o that_o many_o man_n abstain_v from_o gross_a sin_n but_o in_o love_n to_o their_o reputation_n wickedness_n may_v be_v act_v private_o which_o a_o man_n one_o credit_n put_v a_o bar_n to_o the_o open_a commission_n of_o the_o preserve_v his_o own_o esteem_n may_v divert_v he_o from_o enter_v into_o a_o brothel_n house_n to_o which_o he_o have_v set_v his_o mind_n before_o against_o a_o know_a precept_n of_o his_o creator_n as_o pharaoh_n part_v with_o the_o israelite_n so_o do_v some_o man_n with_o their_o blemish_a sin_n not_o out_o of_o a_o sense_n of_o god_n rule_n but_o the_o smart_n of_o present_a judgement_n or_o fear_v of_o a_o future_a wrath_n our_o security_n then_o and_o reputation_n be_v set_v up_o in_o the_o place_n of_o god_n this_o also_o may_v be_v and_o be_v in_o renew_a man_n who_o have_v the_o law_n write_v in_o their_o heart_n that_o be_v a_o habitual_a disposition_n to_o a_o agreement_n with_o the_o law_n of_o god_n when_o what_o be_v do_v be_v with_o a_o respect_n to_o this_o habitual_a inclination_n without_o eye_v the_o divine_a precept_n which_o be_v appoint_v to_o be_v their_o rule_n this_o also_o be_v to_o set_v up_o a_o creature_n as_o renew_v self_n be_v instead_o of_o the_o creator_n and_o that_o law_n of_o he_o in_o his_o word_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o action_n thus_o it_o be_v when_o man_n choose_v a_o moral_a life_n not_o so_o much_o out_o of_o respect_n to_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n as_o it_o be_v the_o law_n of_o god_n but_o as_o it_o be_v a_o law_n become_v one_o with_o their_o soul_n and_o constitution_n there_o be_v more_o of_o self_n in_o this_o than_o consideration_n of_o god_n for_o if_o it_o be_v the_o latter_a the_o reveal_v law_n of_o god_n will_v upon_o the_o same_o reason_n be_v receive_v as_o well_o as_o his_o natural_a law_n from_o this_o principle_n of_o self_n morality_n come_v by_o some_o to_o be_v advance_v above_o evangelical_n dictate_v 2._o as_o they_o be_v agreeable_a to_o sinful_a self_n not_o that_o the_o command_n of_o god_n be_v suit_v to_o bolster_v up_o the_o corruption_n of_o man_n no_o more_o than_o the_o law_n can_v be_v say_v to_o excite_v or_o revive_v sin_n 9_o sin_n rom._n 7.8_o 9_o but_o it_o be_v like_o a_o scandal_n take_v not_o give_v a_o occasion_n take_v by_o the_o tumultuousness_n of_o our_o deprave_a nature_n the_o pharisee_n be_v devout_a in_o long_a prayer_n not_o from_o a_o sense_n of_o duty_n or_o a_o care_n of_o god_n honour_n but_o to_o satisfy_v their_o ambition_n and_o rake_v together_o fuel_n for_o their_o covetuousness_n prayer_n covetuousness_n math._n 23.14_o you_o devour_v widow_n house_n and_o for_o a_o pretence_n make_v long_a prayer_n that_o they_o may_v have_v the_o great_a esteem_n and_o rich_a offering_n to_o free_a by_o their_o prayer_n the_o soul_n of_o decease_a person_n from_o purgatory_n a_o opinion_n that_o some_o think_v the_o jewish_a synagogue_n have_v then_o entertain_v loc_n entertain_v gerrard_n in_o loc_n since_o some_o of_o their_o doctor_n have_v defend_v such_o a_o notion_n man_n may_v observe_v some_o precept_n of_o god_n to_o have_v a_o better_a conveniency_n to_o break_v other_o jehu_n be_v order_v to_o cut_v off_o the_o house_n of_o ahab_n the_o service_n he_o undertake_v be_v in_o itself_o acceptable_a but_o corrupt_a nature_n misact_v that_o which_o
there_o but_o to_o behold_v the_o beauty_n of_o the_o lord_n 27.4_o lord_n psal_n 27.4_o and_o taste_v the_o ravish_a sweetness_n of_o his_o presence_n no_o doubt_n but_o elijah_n desire_n for_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o god_n while_o he_o be_v mount_v to_o heaven_n be_v as_o fiery_a as_o the_o chariot_n wherein_o he_o be_v carry_v unutterable_a groan_n act_v in_o worship_n be_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o certain_o render_v it_o a_o spiritual_a service_n 8.26_o service_n rom._n 8.26_o strong_a appetite_n be_v agreeable_a to_o god_n and_o prepare_v we_o to_o eat_v the_o fruit_n of_o worship_n a_o spiritual_a paul_n press_v forward_o to_o know_v christ_n and_o the_o power_n of_o his_o resurrection_n and_o a_o spiritual_a worshipper_n actual_o aspire_v in_o every_o duty_n to_o know_v god_n and_o the_o power_n of_o his_o grace_n to_o desire_v worship_n as_o a_o end_n be_v carnal_a to_o desire_v it_o as_o a_o mean_n and_o act_n desire_v in_o it_o for_o communion_n with_o god_n in_o it_o be_v spiritual_a and_o the_o fruit_n of_o a_o spiritual_a life_n 5._o thankfulness_n and_o admiration_n be_v to_o be_v exercise_v in_o spiritual_a service_n this_o be_v a_o worship_n of_o spirit_n praise_n be_v the_o adoration_n of_o the_o bless_a angel_n 6.3_o angel_n isa_n 6.3_o and_o of_o glorify_a spirit_n rev._n 4.11_o thou_o be_v worthy_a oh_o lord_n to_o receive_v glory_n and_o honour_n and_o power_n and_o rev._n 5.13.14_o they_o worship_v he_o ascribe_v blessing_n honour_n glory_n and_o power_n to_o he_o that_o sit_v upon_o the_o throne_n and_o to_o the_o lamb_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o other_o act_n of_o worship_n be_v confine_v to_o this_o life_n and_o leave_v we_o as_o soon_o as_o we_o have_v set_v our_o foot_n in_o heaven_n there_o no_o note_n but_o this_o of_o praise_n be_v warble_a out_n the_o power_n wisdom_n love_n and_o grace_n in_o the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o gospel_n seat_n themselves_o in_o the_o thought_n and_o tongue_n of_o bless_a soul_n can_v a_o worship_n on_o earth_n be_v spiritual_a that_o have_v no_o mixture_n of_o a_o eternal_a heavenly_a duty_n with_o it_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n in_o innocence_n have_v be_v chief_o a_o admiration_n of_o he_o in_o the_o work_n of_o creation_n and_o shall_v not_o our_o evangelical_n worship_n be_v a_o admiration_n of_o he_o in_o the_o work_n of_o redemption_n which_o be_v a_o restoration_n to_o a_o better_a state_n after_o the_o petition_v for_o pardon_v grace_n 14.2_o grace_n hos_fw-la 14.2_o there_o be_v a_o render_v the_o calf_n or_o heifer_n of_o our_o lip_n allude_v to_o the_o heifer_n use_v in_o eucharistical_a sacrifice_n the_o praise_n of_o god_n be_v the_o choice_a sacrifice_n and_o worship_n under_o a_o dispensation_n of_o redeem_v grace_n this_o be_v the_o prime_n and_o eternal_a part_n of_o worship_n under_o the_o gospel_n the_o psalmist_n psalm_n 149._o and_o 150._o speak_v of_o the_o gospel_n time_n spur_v on_o to_o this_o kind_n of_o worship_n sing_v to_o the_o lord_n a_o new_a song_n let_v the_o child_n of_o zion_n be_v joyful_a inqueir_n king_n let_v the_o saint_n be_v joyful_a in_o glory_n and_o sing_v aloud_o upon_o their_o bed_n let_v the_o high_a praise_n of_o god_n be_v in_o their_o mouth_n he_o begin_v and_o end_v both_o psalm_n with_o praise_n you_o the_o lord_n that_o can_v be_v a_o spiritual_a and_o evangelical_a worship_n that_o have_v nothing_o of_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n in_o the_o heart_n the_o consideration_n of_o god_n adorable_a perfection_n discover_v in_o the_o gospel_n will_v make_v we_o come_v to_o he_o with_o more_o seriousness_n beg_v blessing_n of_o he_o with_o more_o confidence_n fly_v to_o he_o with_o a_o wing_a faith_n and_o love_n and_o more_o spiritual_o glorify_v he_o in_o our_o attendance_n upon_o he_o 7._o spiritual_a worship_n be_v perform_v with_o delight_n the_o evangelical_n worship_n be_v prophetical_o signify_v by_o keep_v the_o feast_n of_o tabernacle_n 14.16_o tabernacle_n zach._n 14.16_o they_o shall_v go_v up_o from_o year_n to_o year_n to_o worship_v the_o king_n the_o lord_n of_o host_n and_o to_o keep_v the_o feast_n of_o tabernacle_n why_o that_o feast_n when_o there_o be_v other_o feast_n observe_v by_o the_o jew_n that_o be_v a_o feast_n celebrate_v with_o the_o great_a joy_n typical_a of_o the_o gladness_n which_o be_v to_o be_v under_o the_o exhibition_n of_o the_o messiah_n and_o a_o thankful_a comemmoration_n of_o the_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o he_o it_o be_v to_o be_v celebrate_v five_o day_n after_o the_o solemn_a day_n of_o atonement_n levit._n 23.34_o compare_v with_o v._o 27._o wherein_o there_o be_v one_o of_o the_o solemne_v type_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n in_o this_o feast_n they_o commemorate_a their_o exchange_n of_o egypt_n for_o canaan_n the_o manna_n wherewith_o they_o be_v feed_v the_o water_n out_o of_o the_o rock_n wherewith_o they_o be_v refresh_v in_o remembrance_n of_o this_o they_o pour_v water_n on_o the_o ground_n pronounce_v those_o word_n in_o isaiah_n they_o shall_v draw_v water_n out_o of_o the_o well_n of_o salvation_n which_o our_o saviour_n refer_v to_o himself_o john_n 7.37_o invite_v they_o to_o he_o to_o drink_v upon_o the_o last_o day_n the_o great_a day_n of_o the_o feast_n of_o tabernacle_n wherein_o this_o solemn_a ceremony_n be_v observe_v since_o we_o be_v free_v by_o the_o death_n of_o the_o redeemer_n from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n god_n require_v of_o we_o a_o joy_n in_o spiritual_a privilege_n a_o sad_a frame_n in_o worship_n give_v the_o lie_n to_o all_o gospel-liberty_n to_o the_o purchase_n of_o the_o redeemer_n death_n the_o triumph_n of_o his_o resurrection_n it_o be_v a_o carriage_n as_o if_o we_o be_v under_o the_o influence_n of_o the_o legal_a fire_n and_o lightning_n and_o a_o enter_v a_o protest_v against_o the_o freedom_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o evangelical_n worship_n be_v a_o spiritual_a worship_n and_o praise_v joy_n and_o delight_n be_v prophesy_v of_o as_o great_a ingredient_n in_o attendance_n on_o gospel_n ordinance_n isa_n 12.3_o 4_o 5._o what_o be_v occasion_n of_o terror_n in_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n under_o the_o law_n be_v the_o occasion_n of_o delight_n in_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n under_o the_o gospel_n the_o justice_n and_o holiness_n of_o god_n so_o terrible_a in_o the_o law_n become_v comfortable_a under_o the_o gospel_n since_o they_o have_v feast_v themselves_o on_o the_o active_a and_o passive_a obedience_n of_o the_o redeemer_n the_o approach_n be_v to_o god_n as_o gracious_a not_o to_o god_n as_o unpacify_v as_o a_o son_n to_o a_o father_n not_o as_o a_o criminal_a to_o a_o judge_n under_o the_o law_n god_n be_v represent_v as_o a_o judge_n remember_v their_o sin_n in_o their_o sacrifice_n and_o represent_v the_o punishment_n they_o have_v merit_v in_o the_o gospel_n as_o a_o father_n accept_v the_o atonement_n and_o publish_v the_o reconciliation_n wrought_v by_o the_o redeemer_n delight_n in_o god_n be_v a_o gospel_n frame_n therefore_o the_o more_o joyful_a the_o more_o spiritual_a the_o sabbath_n be_v to_o be_v a_o delight_n not_o only_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o day_n but_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o it_o 58.13_o it_o isa_n 58.13_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o marvellous_a work_n he_o wrought_v on_o it_o raise_v up_o our_o bless_a redeemer_n on_o that_o day_n whereby_o a_o foundation_n be_v lay_v for_o the_o render_v our_o person_n and_o service_n acceptable_a to_o god_n psal_n 118.24_o this_o be_v the_o day_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v we_o will_v be_v glad_a and_o rejoice_v in_o it_o a_o lumpish_a frame_n become_v not_o a_o day_n and_o a_o duty_n that_o have_v so_o noble_a and_o spiritual_a a_o mark_n upon_o it_o the_o angel_n in_o the_o first_o act_n of_o worship_n after_o the_o creation_n be_v high_o joyful_a job_n 38.7_o they_o shout_v for_o joy_n etc._n etc._n the_o saint_n have_v particular_o act_v this_o in_o their_o worship_n david_n will_v not_o content_v himself_o with_o a_o approach_n to_o the_o altar_n without_o go_v to_o god_n as_o his_o exceed_a joy_n psal_n 43.4_o my_o triumphant_a joy_n when_o he_o dance_v before_o the_o ark_n he_o seem_v to_o be_v transform_v into_o delight_n and_o pleasure_n 2_o sam._n 6.14_o 16._o he_o have_v as_o much_o delight_n in_o worship_n as_o other_o have_v in_o their_o harvest_n and_o vintage_n and_o those_o that_o take_v joyful_o the_o spoil_n of_o their_o good_n will_v as_o joyful_o attend_v upon_o the_o communication_n of_o god_n where_o there_o be_v a_o fullness_n of_o the_o spirit_n there_o be_v a_o wake_a melody_n to_o god_n in_o the_o heart_n 5.18.19_o heart_n eph._n 5.18.19_o and_o where_o there_o be_v a_o act_n of_o love_n as_o there_o be_v in_o all_o spiritual_a service_n the_o proper_a fruit_n of_o it_o be_v joy_n in_o a_o near_a
zech._n 4.1_o the_o angel_n that_o talk_v with_o i_o come_v again_o and_o awake_v i_o as_o a_o man_n be_v awake_v out_o of_o sleep_n he_o have_v be_v rouse_v up_o before_o but_o he_o be_v ready_a to_o drop_v down_o again_o his_o heart_n be_v go_v till_o the_o angel_n jog_v he_o we_o may_v complain_v of_o such_o imagination_n as_o jerem._n do_v of_o the_o enemy_n of_o the_o jew_n 4.19_o jew_n lam._n 4.19_o our_o persecutor_n be_v swift_a than_o eagle_n they_o light_v upon_o we_o with_o as_o much_o speed_n as_o eagle_n upon_o a_o carcase_n they_o pursue_v we_o upon_o the_o mountain_n of_o divine_a institution_n and_o they_o lay_v wait_v for_o we_o in_o the_o wilderness_n in_o our_o retire_a address_n to_o god_n and_o this_o will_v be_v so_o while_n 1._o there_o be_v natural_a corruption_n in_o we_o there_o be_v in_o a_o godly_a man_n two_o contrary_a principle_n flesh_n and_o spirit_n which_o endeavour_n to_o hinder_v one_o another_o act_n and_o be_v always_o stir_v upon_o the_o offensive_a or_o defensive_a part_n 5.17_o part_n gal._n 5.17_o there_o be_v a_o body_n of_o death_n continual_o exhale_v its_o noisome_a vapour_n it_o be_v a_o body_n of_o death_n in_o our_o worship_n as_o well_o as_o in_o our_o nature_n it_o snap_v our_o resolution_n asunder_o 7.19_o asunder_o rom._n 7.19_o it_o hinder_v we_o in_o the_o do_v good_a and_o contradict_v our_o will_n in_o the_o stir_n up_o evil_n this_o corruption_n be_v seat_v in_o all_o the_o faculty_n and_o a_o constant_a domestic_a in_o they_o have_v the_o great_a opportunity_n to_o trouble_v we_o since_o it_o be_v by_o those_o faculty_n that_o we_o spiritual_o transact_v with_o god_n and_o it_o stir_v more_o in_o the_o time_n of_o religious_a exercise_n though_o it_o be_v in_o part_n mortify_v as_o a_o wound_a beast_n though_o tire_v will_v rage_v and_o strive_v to_o its_o utmost_a when_o the_o enemy_n be_v about_o to_o fetch_v a_o blow_n at_o it_o all_o duty_n of_o worship_n tend_v to_o the_o wound_n of_o corruption_n and_o it_o be_v no_o wonder_n to_o feel_v the_o strive_n of_o sin_n to_o defend_v itself_o and_o offend_v we_o when_o we_o have_v our_o arm_n in_o our_o hand_n to_o mortify_v it_o that_o the_o blow_n may_v be_v divert_v which_o be_v direct_v against_o it_o the_o apostle_n have_v aspire_a thought_n and_o be_v persuade_v of_o a_o earthly_a kingdom_n expect_v a_o grandeur_n in_o it_o and_o though_o we_o find_v some_o appearance_n of_o it_o at_o other_o time_n as_o when_o they_o be_v cast_v out_o devil_n and_o give_v a_o account_n of_o it_o to_o their_o master_n he_o give_v they_o a_o kind_n of_o a_o check_n 10.20_o check_n luke_n 10.20_o intimate_v that_o there_o be_v some_o kind_n of_o evil_n in_o their_o rejoice_v upon_o that_o account_n yet_o this_o never_o swell_v so_o high_a as_o to_o break_v out_o into_o a_o quarrel_n who_o shall_v be_v great_a 22.24_o great_a luke_n 22.24_o until_o they_o have_v the_o most_o solemn_a ordinance_n the_o lord_n supper_n to_o quell_v it*_n our_o corruption_n be_v like_a lime_n which_o discover_v not_o its_o fire_n by_o any_o smoke_n or_o heat_n till_o you_o cast_v water_n the_o enemy_n of_o fire_n upon_o it_o neither_o do_v our_o natural_a corruption_n rage_n so_o much_o as_o when_o we_o be_v use_v mean_n to_o quench_v and_o destroy_v it_o 2._o while_o there_o be_v a_o devil_n and_o we_o in_o his_o precinct_n as_o he_o accuse_v we_o to_o god_n so_o he_o disturb_v we_o in_o ourselves_o he_o be_v a_o bold_a spirit_n and_o love_v to_o intrude_v himself_o when_o we_o be_v converse_v with_o god_n we_o read_v that_o when_o the_o angel_n present_v themselves_o before_o god_n satan_n come_v among_o they_o 1.6_o they_o job_n 1.6_o motion_n from_o satan_n will_v thrust_v themselves_o in_o with_o our_o most_o raise_a and_o angelical_a frame_n he_o love_v to_o take_v off_o the_o edge_n of_o our_o spirit_n from_o god_n he_o act_v but_o after_o the_o old_a rate_n he_o from_o the_o first_o envy_v god_n a_o obedience_n from_o man_n and_o envy_a man_n the_o felicity_n of_o communion_n with_o god_n he_o be_v unwilling_a god_n shall_v have_v the_o honour_n of_o worship_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v have_v the_o fruit_n of_o it_o he_o have_v himself_o lose_v it_o and_o therefore_o be_v unwilling_a we_o shall_v enjoy_v it_o and_o be_v subtle_a he_o know_v how_o to_o make_v impression_n upon_o we_o suitable_a to_o our_o inbred_a corruption_n and_o assault_v we_o in_o the_o weak_a part_n he_o know_v all_o the_o avenue_n to_o get_v within_o we_o as_o he_o do_v in_o the_o temptation_n of_o eve_n and_o be_v a_o spirit_n he_o want_v not_o a_o power_n to_o dart_v they_o immediate_o upon_o our_o fancy_n and_o be_v a_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o active_a and_o nimble_a he_o can_v shoot_v those_o dart_n fast_o than_o our_o weakness_n can_v beat_v they_o off_o he_o be_v diligent_a also_o and_o watch_v for_o his_o prey_n and_o seek_v to_o devour_v our_o service_n as_o well_o as_o our_o soul_n and_o snatch_v our_o best_a morsel_n from_o we_o we_o know_v he_o mix_v himself_o with_o our_o saviour_n retirement_n in_o the_o wilderness_n and_o endeavour_v to_o fly-blow_v his_o holy_a converse_n with_o his_o father_n in_o the_o preparation_n to_o his_o mediatory_a work_n satan_n be_v god_n ape_n and_o imitate_v the_o spirit_n in_o the_o office_n of_o a_o remembrancer_n as_o the_o spirit_n bring_v good_a thought_n and_o divine_a promise_n to_o mind_n to_o quicken_v our_o worship_n so_o the_o devil_n bring_v evil_a thing_n to_o mind_n and_o endeavour_n to_o fasten_v they_o in_o our_o soul_n to_o disturb_v we_o and_o though_o all_o the_o foolish_a start_n we_o have_v in_o worship_n be_v not_o pure_o his_o issue_n yet_o be_v of_o kin_n to_o he_o he_o clap_v his_o hand_n and_o set_v they_o on_o like_o so_o many_o mastiff_n to_o tear_v the_o service_n in_o piece_n and_o both_o those_o distraction_n which_o arise_v from_o our_o own_o corruption_n and_o from_o satan_n be_v most_o rise_v in_o worship_n when_o we_o be_v under_o some_o press_a affliction_n this_o seem_v to_o be_v david_n case_n psal_n 86._o when_o in_o v._o 11._o he_o pray_v god_n to_o unite_v his_o heart_n to_o fear_v and_o worship_v his_o name_n he_o seem_v to_o be_v under_o some_o affliction_n or_o fear_v of_o his_o enemy_n oh_o free_v i_o from_o those_o distraction_n of_o spirit_n and_o those_o passion_n which_o arise_v in_o my_o soul_n upon_o consider_v the_o design_n of_o my_o enemy_n against_o i_o and_o press_v upon_o i_o in_o my_o address_n to_o thou_o and_o attendance_n on_o thou_o job_n also_o in_o his_o affliction_n complain_v job_n 17.11_o that_o his_o purpose_n be_v break_v off_o he_o can_v not_o make_v a_o even_a thread_n of_o thought_n and_o resolution_n they_o be_v frequent_o snap_v saunder_n like_o rot_a yarn_n when_o one_o be_v wind_v it_o up_o good_a man_n and_o spiritual_a worshipper_n have_v lie_v under_o this_o trouble_n though_o they_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o weakness_n of_o grace_n or_o some_o obstruction_n in_o the_o act_n of_o strong_a grace_n yet_o they_o be_v not_o always_o evidence_n of_o a_o want_n of_o grace_n what_o arise_v from_o our_o own_o corruption_n be_v to_o be_v matter_n of_o humiliation_n and_o resistance_n what_o arise_v from_o satan_n shall_v edge_n our_o mind_n to_o a_o noble_a conquest_n of_o they_o if_o the_o apostle_n do_v comfort_v himself_o with_o his_o disapprove_v of_o what_o rise_v from_o the_o natural_a spring_n of_o sin_n within_o he_o with_o his_o consent_n to_o the_o law_n and_o dissent_v from_o his_o lust_n and_o charge_v it_o not_o upon_o himself_o but_o upon_o the_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o he_o with_o which_o he_o have_v break_v off_o the_o former_a league_n and_o be_v resolve_v never_o to_o enter_v into_o amity_n with_o it_o by_o the_o same_o reason_n we_o may_v comfort_v ourselves_o if_o such_o thought_n be_v undelight_v in_o and_o alienate_v not_o our_o heart_n from_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n by_o all_o their_o busy_a intrusion_n to_o interrupt_v we_o 2._o these_o distraction_n not_o allow_v may_v be_v occasion_n by_o a_o holy_a improvement_n to_o make_v our_o heart_n more_o spiritual_a after_o worship_n though_o they_o disturb_v we_o in_o it_o by_o answer_v those_o end_n for_o which_o we_o may_v suppose_v god_n permit_v they_o to_o invade_v we_o and_o that_o be_v 1._o when_o they_o be_v occasion_n to_o humble_v we_o 1._o for_o our_o carriage_n in_o the_o particular_a worship_n there_o be_v nothing_o so_o dangerous_a as_o spiritual_a pride_n it_o deprive_v devil_n and_o man_n of_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o will_v hinder_v we_o of_o the_o influence_n of_o god_n if_o we_o have_v have_v raise_v and_o uninterrupted_a motion_n in_o worship_n we_o shall_v be_v apt_a to_o be_v lift_v
will_n as_o a_o natural_a faculty_n concur_v in_o the_o act_n or_o motion_n god_n do_v not_o act_n in_o this_o in_o a_o way_n of_o absolute_a power_n without_o a_o infinite_a wisdom_n suit_v himself_o to_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o thing_n he_o act_v upon_o he_o do_v not_o change_v the_o physical_a nature_n though_o he_o do_v the_o moral_a as_o in_o the_o government_n of_o the_o world_n he_o do_v not_o make_v heavy_a thing_n ascend_v nor_o light_a thing_n descend_v ordinary_o but_o guide_v their_o motion_n according_a to_o their_o natural_a quality_n so_o god_n do_v not_o strain_v the_o faculty_n beyond_o their_o due_a pitch_n he_o let_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o faculty_n remain_v but_o change_v the_o principle_n in_o it_o the_o understanding_n remain_v understanding_n and_o the_o will_n remain_v will._n but_o where_o there_o be_v before_o folly_n in_o the_o understanding_n he_o put_v in_o a_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o where_o there_o be_v before_o a_o stoutness_n in_o the_o will_n he_o form_v it_o to_o a_o pliableness_n to_o his_o offer_n he_o have_v a_o key_n to_o fit_v every_o ward_n in_o the_o lock_n and_o open_v the_o will_n without_o injure_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o will._n he_o do_v not_o change_v the_o soul_n by_o a_o alteration_n of_o the_o faculty_n but_o by_o a_o alteration_n of_o something_o in_o they_o not_o by_o a_o inroad_n upon_o they_o or_o by_o mere_a power_n or_o a_o blind_a instinct_n but_o by_o propose_v to_o the_o understanding_n something_o to_o be_v know_v and_o inform_v it_o of_o the_o reasonableness_n of_o his_o precept_n and_o the_o innate_a goodness_n and_o excellency_n of_o his_o offer_n and_o by_o incline_v the_o will_n to_o love_v and_o embrace_v what_o be_v propose_v and_o thing_n be_v propose_v under_o those_o notion_n which_o usual_o move_v our_o will_n and_o affection_n we_o be_v move_v by_o thing_n as_o they_o be_v good_a pleasant_a profitable_a we_o entertain_v thing_n as_o they_o make_v for_o we_o and_o detest_v thing_n as_o they_o be_v contrary_a to_o we_o nothing_o affect_v we_o but_o under_o such_o quality_n and_o god_n suit_n his_o encouragement_n to_o these_o natural_a affection_n which_o be_v in_o we_o his_o power_n and_o wisdom_n go_v hand_n in_o hand_n together_o his_o power_n to_o act_v what_o his_o wisdom_n order_n and_o his_o wisdom_n to_o conduct_v what_o his_o power_n execute_v he_o bring_v man_n to_o he_o in_o way_n suit_v to_o their_o natural_a disposition_n the_o stubborn_a he_o tear_n like_o a_o lion_n the_o gentle_a he_o win_v like_o a_o turtle_n by_o sweetness_n he_o have_v a_o hammer_n to_o break_v the_o stout_a and_o a_o cord_n of_o love_n to_o draw_v the_o more_o pliable_a temper_n he_o work_v upon_o the_o more_o rational_a in_o a_o way_n of_o gospel_n reason_n upon_o the_o more_o ingenuous_a in_o a_o way_n of_o kindness_n and_o draw_v they_o by_o the_o cord_n of_o love_n the_o wiseman_n be_v lead_v to_o christ_n by_o a_o star_n and_o mean_v suit_v to_o the_o knowledge_n and_o study_n that_o those_o eastern_a nation_n use_v which_o be_v much_o in_o astronomy_n he_o work_v upon_o other_o by_o miracle_n accommodate_v to_o every_o one_o sense_n and_o so_o proportion_v the_o mean_n according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o subject_n he_o work_v upon_o 4._o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n be_v apparent_a in_o his_o discipline_n and_o penal_a evil_n the_o wisdom_n of_o human_a government_n be_v see_v in_o the_o matter_n of_o their_o law_n and_o in_o the_o penalty_n of_o their_o law_n and_o in_o the_o proportion_n of_o the_o punishment_n to_o the_o offence_n and_o in_o the_o good_a that_o redound_v from_o the_o punishment_n either_o to_o the_o offender_n or_o to_o the_o community_n the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n be_v see_v in_o the_o penalty_n of_o death_n upon_o the_o transgression_n of_o his_o law_n both_o in_o that_o it_o be_v the_o great_a evil_n that_o man_n may_v fear_v and_o so_o be_v a_o convenient_a mean_n to_o keep_v he_o in_o his_o due_a bound_n and_o also_o in_o the_o proportion_n of_o it_o to_o the_o transgression_n nothing_o less_o can_v be_v in_o a_o wise_a justice_n inflict_v upon_o a_o offender_n for_o a_o crime_n against_o the_o high_a be_v and_o the_o supreme_a excellency_n but_o this_o have_v be_v speak_v of_o before_o in_o the_o wisdom_n of_o his_o law_n i_o shall_v only_o mention_v some_o few_o it_o will_v be_v too_o tedious_a to_o run_v into_o all_o 1._o his_o wisdom_n appear_v in_o judgement_n in_o the_o suit_v they_o to_o the_o quality_n of_o person_n and_o nature_n of_o sin_n he_o devise_v evil_a jer._n 18.11_o his_o judgement_n be_v fruit_n of_o counsel_n he_o also_o be_v wise_a and_o will_v bring_v evil_a isai_n 31.2_o evil_a suitable_a to_o the_o person_n offend_v and_o evil_a suitable_a to_o the_o offence_n commit_v as_o the_o husbandman_n do_v his_o thresh_a instrument_n to_o the_o grain_n he_o have_v a_o rod_n for_o the_o cummin_n a_o tender_a seed_n and_o a_o flayl_n for_o the_o hard_a so_o have_v god_n great_a judgement_n for_o the_o obdurate_a sinner_n and_o light_a for_o those_o that_o have_v something_o of_o tenderness_n in_o their_o wickedness_n isai_n 28.27_o 29._o because_o he_o be_v wonderful_a in_o counsel_n and_o excellent_a in_o work_v so_o some_o understand_v the_o place_n with_o the_o froward_a he_o will_v show_v himself_o froward_a he_o proportion_v punishment_n to_o the_o sin_n and_o write_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o judgement_n in_o the_o forehead_n of_o the_o judgement_n itself_o sodom_n burn_v in_o lust_n and_o be_v consume_v by_o fire_n from_o heaven_n the_o jew_n sell_v christ_n for_o thirty_o penny_n and_o at_o the_o take_v of_o jerusalem_n thirty_o of_o they_o be_v sell_v for_o a_o penny_n so_o adonibezek_n cut_v off_o the_o thumb_n and_o great_a toe_n of_o other_o and_o he_o be_v serve_v in_o the_o same_o kind_n judg._n 1.7_o the_o babel_n builder_n design_v a_o indissoluble_a union_n and_o god_n bring_v upon_o they_o a_o unintelligible_a confusion_n and_o in_o exod._n 9.9_o the_o ash_n of_o the_o furnace_n where_o the_o israelite_n burn_v the_o egyptian_a brick_n sprinkle_v towards_o heaven_n bring_v boil_n upon_o the_o egyptian_a body_n that_o they_o may_v feel_v in_o their_o own_o what_o pain_n they_o have_v cause_v in_o the_o israelite_n flesh_n and_o find_v by_o the_o smart_n of_o the_o inflame_a scab_n what_o they_o have_v make_v the_o israelite_n endure_v the_o water_n of_o the_o river_n nilus_n be_v turn_v into_o blood_n wherein_o they_o have_v stifle_v the_o breath_n of_o the_o israelite_n infant_n and_o at_o last_o the_o prince_n and_o the_o flower_n of_o their_o nobility_n be_v drown_v in_o the_o red_a sea_n it_o be_v part_n of_o the_o wisdom_n of_o justice_n to_o proportion_n punishment_n to_o the_o crime_n and_o the_o degree_n of_o wrath_n to_o the_o degree_n of_o malice_n in_o the_o sin_n affliction_n also_o be_v wise_o proportion_v god_n as_o a_o wise_a physician_n consider_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o humour_n and_o strength_n of_o the_o patient_n and_o suit_n his_o medicine_n both_o to_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o 1_o cor._n 10.13_o 2._o in_o the_o season_n of_o punishment_n and_o affliction_n he_o stay_v till_o sin_n be_v ripe_a that_o his_o justice_n may_v appear_v more_o equitable_a and_o the_o offender_n more_o inexcusable_a dan._n 9.14_o he_o watch_v upon_o the_o evil_a to_o bring_v it_o upon_o men._n to_o bring_v it_o in_o the_o just_a season_n and_o order_n for_o his_o righteous_a and_o gracious_a purpose_n his_o righteous_a purpose_n on_o the_o enemy_n and_o his_o gracious_a purpose_n on_o his_o people_n jerusalem_n calamity_n come_v upon_o they_o when_o the_o city_n be_v full_a of_o people_n at_o the_o solemnity_n of_o the_o passover_n that_o he_o may_v mow_v down_o his_o enemy_n at_o once_o and_o time_n their_o destruction_n to_o such_o a_o moment_n wherein_o they_o have_v time_v the_o crucifixion_n of_o his_o son_n he_o watch_v over_o the_o cloud_n of_o his_o judgement_n and_o keep_v they_o from_o pour_v down_o till_o his_o people_n the_o christian_n be_v provide_v for_o and_o have_v depart_v out_o of_o the_o city_n to_o the_o chamber_n and_o retire_v place_n god_n have_v provide_v for_o they_o he_o make_v not_o jerusalem_n the_o shambles_n of_o his_o enemy_n till_o he_o have_v make_v pella_n and_o other_o place_n the_o ark_n of_o his_o friend_n as_o pliny_n tell_v we_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n hold_v the_o sea_n in_o a_o calm_a for_o fifteen_o day_n that_o the_o halcyon_n little_a bird_n that_o frequent_a the_o shoar_n may_v build_v their_o nest_n and_o hatch_v up_o their_o young_a the_o judgement_n upon_o sodom_n be_v suspend_v for_o some_o hour_n till_o lot_n be_v secure_v 390._o secure_v daille_n sur_fw-fr 1_o cor._n 10._o p._n 390._o god_n suffer_v not_o the_o church_n to_o be_v invade_v
by_o violent_a persecution_n till_o she_o be_v establish_v in_o the_o faith_n he_o will_v not_o expose_v she_o to_o so_o great_a combat_n while_o she_o be_v weak_a and_o feeble_a but_o give_v her_o time_n to_o fortify_v herself_o to_o be_v render_v more_o capable_a of_o bear_v up_o under_o they_o he_o stifle_v all_o the_o motion_n of_o passion_n the_o idolater_n may_v have_v for_o their_o superstition_n till_o religion_n be_v in_o such_o a_o condition_n as_o rather_o to_o be_v increase_v and_o purify_v than_o extinguish_v by_o opposition_n paul_n be_v secure_v from_o nero_n chain_n and_o the_o net_n of_o his_o enemy_n till_o he_o have_v break_v off_o the_o chain_n of_o the_o devil_n from_o many_o city_n of_o the_o gentile_n and_o catch_v they_o by_o the_o net_n of_o the_o gospel_n out_o of_o the_o sea_n of_o the_o world_n thus_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n be_v see_v in_o the_o season_n of_o judgement_n and_o affliction_n 3._o it_o be_v apparent_a in_o the_o gracious_a issue_n of_o affliction_n and_o penal_a evil_n it_o be_v a_o part_n of_o wisdom_n to_o bring_v good_a out_o of_o evil_a of_o punishment_n as_o well_o as_o to_o bring_v good_a out_o of_o sin_n the_o church_n never_o be_v so_o like_a to_o heaven_n as_o when_o it_o be_v most_o persecute_v by_o hell_n the_o storm_n often_o cleanse_v it_o and_o the_o lance_n often_o make_v it_o more_o healthful_a job_n integrity_n have_v not_o be_v so_o clear_a nor_o his_o patience_n so_o illustrious_a have_v not_o the_o devil_n be_v permit_v to_o afflict_v he_o god_n by_o his_o wisdom_n out-wit_n satan_n when_o he_o by_o his_o temptation_n intend_v to_o pollute_v we_o and_o buffet_v we_o god_n order_v it_o to_o purify_v we_o he_o often_o bring_v the_o clear_a light_n out_o of_o the_o thick_a darkness_n make_v poison_n to_o become_v medicine_n 53._o medicine_n turretin_n serm._n p._n 53._o death_n itself_o the_o great_a punishment_n in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o entrance_n into_o hell_n in_o its_o own_o nature_n he_o have_v by_o his_o wise_a contrivance_n make_v to_o his_o people_n the_o gate_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o passage_n into_o immortality_n penal_a evil_n in_o a_o nation_n often_o end_v in_o in_o a_o public_a advantage_n trouble_n and_o war_n among_o a_o people_n be_v many_o time_n not_o destroy_v but_o medicinal_a and_o cure_v they_o of_o that_o degeneracy_n luxury_n and_o effeminateness_n they_o contract_v by_o a_o long_a peace_n 4._o this_o wisdom_n be_v evident_a in_o the_o various_a end_n which_o god_n bring_v about_o by_o affliction_n the_o attainment_n of_o various_a end_n by_o one_o and_o the_o same_o mean_n be_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o agent_n prudence_n by_o the_o same_o affliction_n the_o wise_a god_n correct_v sometime_o for_o some_o base_a affection_n excite_v some_o sleepy_a grace_n drive_v out_o some_o lurk_a corruption_n refine_v the_o soul_n and_o ruin_v the_o lust_n discover_v the_o greatness_n of_o a_o crime_n the_o vanity_n of_o the_o creature_n and_o the_o sufficiency_n in_o himself_o the_o jew_n bound_v paul_n and_o by_o the_o judge_n he_o be_v send_v to_o rome_n whiâ—_n his_o mouth_n be_v stop_v in_o judea_n it_o be_v open_v in_o one_o of_o the_o great_a city_n of_o the_o world_n and_o his_o enemy_n unwitting_o contribute_v to_o the_o increase_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n by_o those_o chain_n in_o that_o city_n 28.31_o city_n act_n 28.31_o that_o triumph_v over_o the_o earth_n and_o his_o afflictive_a bond_n add_v courage_n and_o resolution_n to_o other_o phil._n 1.14_o many_o wax_a confident_a by_o my_o bond_n which_o can_v not_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n produce_v such_o a_o effect_n but_o by_o the_o order_n and_o contrivance_n of_o divine_a wisdom_n in_o their_o own_o nature_n they_o will_v rather_o make_v they_o disgust_v the_o doctrine_n he_o suffer_v for_o and_o cool_v their_o zeal_n in_o the_o propagate_a of_o it_o for_o fear_v of_o the_o same_o disgrace_n and_o hardship_n they_o see_v he_o suffer_v 117._o suffer_v daille_n sur_fw-fr philip._n part_n 1._o pag._n 116_o 117._o but_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n change_v the_o nature_n of_o these_o fetter_n and_o conduct_v they_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o name_n the_o encouragement_n of_o other_o the_o increase_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o apostle_n himself_o phil._n 1.12_o 13_o 18._o the_o suffering_n of_o paul_n at_o rome_n confirm_v the_o philippian_n a_o people_n at_o a_o distance_n from_o thence_o in_o the_o doctrine_n they_o have_v already_o receive_v at_o his_o hand_n thus_o god_n make_v suffering_n sometime_o which_o appear_v like_o judgement_n to_o be_v like_o the_o viper_n on_o paul_n hand_n act_v 28.6_o a_o mean_n to_o clear_v up_o innocence_n and_o procure_v favour_n to_o the_o doctrine_n among_o those_o barbarian_n how_o often_o have_v he_o multiply_v the_o church_n by_o death_n and_o massacre_n and_o increase_v it_o by_o those_o mean_v use_v to_o annihilate_v it_o 5._o the_o divine_a wisdom_n be_v apparent_a in_o the_o deliverance_n he_o afford_v to_o other_o part_n of_o the_o world_n as_o well_o as_o to_o his_o church_n there_o be_v delicate_a composure_n curious_a thread_n in_o his_o web_n and_o he_o work_v they_o like_o a_o artificer_n a_o goodness_n wrought_v for_o they_o curious_o wrought_v psal_n 31.19_o 1._o in_o make_v the_o creature_n subservient_fw-fr in_o their_o natural_a order_n to_o his_o gracious_a end_n and_o purpose_n he_o order_v thing_n in_o such_o a_o manner_n as_o not_o to_o be_v necessitate_v to_o put_v forth_o a_o extraordinary_a power_n in_o thing_n which_o some_o part_n of_o the_o creation_n may_v accomplish_v miraculous_a production_n will_v speak_v his_o power_n but_o the_o order_n the_o natural_a course_n of_o thing_n to_o occasion_v such_o effect_n they_o be_v never_o intend_v for_o be_v one_o part_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o wisdom_n and_o that_o his_o wisdom_n may_v be_v see_v in_o the_o course_n of_o nature_n he_o conduct_n the_o motion_n of_o creature_n and_o act_n they_o in_o their_o own_o strength_n and_o do_v that_o by_o various_a wind_n and_o turn_n of_o they_o which_o he_o may_v do_v in_o a_o instant_n by_o his_o power_n in_o a_o supernatural_a way_n indeed_o sometime_o he_o have_v make_v invasion_n on_o nature_n and_o suspend_v the_o order_n of_o their_o natural_a law_n for_o a_o season_n to_o show_v himself_o the_o absolute_a lord_n and_o governor_n of_o nature_n yet_o if_o frequent_a alteration_n of_o this_o nature_n be_v make_v they_o will_v impede_fw-la the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o thing_n and_o be_v some_o bar_n to_o the_o discovery_n and_o glory_n of_o his_o wisdom_n which_o be_v best_a see_v by_o move_v the_o wheel_n of_o inferior_a creature_n in_o a_o exact_a regularity_n to_o his_o own_o ends._n he_o may_v when_o his_o little_a church_n in_o jacob_n family_n be_v like_a to_o starve_v in_o canaan_n have_v for_o their_o preservation_n turn_v the_o stone_n of_o the_o country_n into_o bread_n but_o he_o send_v they_o down_o to_o egypt_n to_o procure_v corn_n that_o a_o way_n may_v be_v open_v for_o their_o removal_n into_o that_o country_n the_o truth_n of_o his_o prediction_n in_o their_o captivity_n accomplish_v and_o a_o way_n make_v after_o the_o declaration_n of_o his_o great_a name_n jehovah_n both_o in_o the_o fidelity_n of_o his_o word_n and_o the_o greatness_n of_o his_o power_n in_o their_o deliverance_n from_o that_o furnace_n of_o affliction_n he_o may_v have_v strike_v goliath_n the_o captain_n of_o the_o philistine_n army_n with_o a_o thunderbolt_n from_o heaven_n when_o he_o blaspheme_v his_o name_n and_o scare_v his_o people_n but_o he_o use_v the_o natural_a strength_n of_o a_o stone_n and_o the_o artificial_a motion_n of_o a_o sling_n by_o the_o arm_n of_o david_n to_o confront_v the_o giant_n and_o thereby_o to_o free_a judea_n from_o the_o ravage_v of_o a_o potent_a enemey_n he_o may_v have_v deliver_v the_o jew_n from_o babylon_n by_o as_o strange_a miracle_n as_o he_o use_v in_o their_o deliverance_n from_o egypt_n he_o may_v have_v plague_v their_o enemy_n gather_v his_o people_n into_o a_o body_n and_o protect_v they_o by_o the_o bulwark_n of_o a_o cloud_n and_o a_o pillar_n of_o fire_n against_o the_o assault_n of_o their_o enemy_n but_o he_o use_v the_o difference_n between_o the_o persian_n and_o those_o of_o babylon_n to_o accomplish_v his_o ends._n how_o sometime_o have_v the_o veer_a about_o of_o the_o wind_n on_o a_o sudden_a be_v the_o loss_n of_o a_o navy_n when_o it_o have_v be_v upon_o the_o point_n of_o victory_n and_o drive_v back_o the_o destruction_n upon_o those_o which_o intend_v it_o for_o other_o and_o the_o accidental_a stumble_n or_o the_o natural_a fierceness_n of_o a_o horse_n fling_v down_o a_o general_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o a_o battle_n where_o he_o have_v lose_v his_o life_n
be_v the_o mysterious_a and_o manifold_a wisdom_n of_o god_n 3._o the_o end_n of_o this_o union_n 1._o he_o be_v hereby_o fit_v to_o be_v mediator_n he_o have_v something_o like_a to_o man_n and_o something_o like_a to_o god_n if_o he_o be_v in_o all_o thing_n only_o like_a to_o man_n he_o will_v be_v at_o a_o distance_n from_o god_n if_o he_o be_v in_o all_o thing_n only_o like_a to_o god_n he_o will_v be_v at_o a_o distance_n from_o man._n he_o be_v a_o true_a mediator_n between_o mortal_a sinner_n and_o the_o immortal_a righteous_a one._n he_o be_v near_o to_o we_o by_o the_o infirmity_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o near_o to_o god_n by_o the_o perfection_n of_o the_o divine_a as_o near_o to_o god_n in_o his_o nature_n as_o to_o we_o in_o we_o as_o near_o to_o we_o in_o our_o nature_n as_o he_o be_v to_o god_n in_o the_o divine_a nothing_o that_o belong_v to_o the_o deity_n but_o he_o possess_v nothing_o that_o belong_v to_o the_o human_a nature_n but_o he_o be_v clothe_v with_o he_o have_v both_o the_o nature_n which_o have_v offend_v and_o that_o nature_n which_o be_v offend_v a_o nature_n to_o please_v god_n and_o a_o nature_n to_o pleasure_v we_o a_o nature_n whereby_o he_o experimental_o know_v the_o excellency_n of_o god_n which_o be_v injure_v and_o understand_v the_o glory_n due_a to_o he_o and_o consequent_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o offence_n which_o be_v to_o be_v measure_v by_o the_o dignity_n of_o his_o person_n and_o a_o nature_n whereby_o he_o may_v be_v sensible_a of_o the_o misery_n be_v contract_v by_o and_o endure_v the_o calamity_n due_a to_o the_o offender_n that_o he_o may_v both_o have_v compassion_n on_o he_o and_o make_v due_a satisfaction_n for_o he_o 42._o he_o gomb_n de_fw-fr relig_n p._n 42._o he_o have_v two_o distinct_a nature_n capable_a of_o the_o affection_n and_o sentiment_n of_o the_o two_o person_n he_o be_v to_o accord_v he_o be_v a_o just_a judge_n of_o the_o right_n of_o the_o one_o and_o the_o demerit_n of_o the_o other_o he_o can_v not_o have_v this_o full_a and_o perfect_a understanding_n if_o he_o do_v not_o possess_v the_o perfection_n of_o the_o one_o and_o the_o quality_n of_o the_o other_o the_o one_o fit_v he_o for_o thing_n appertain_v to_o god_n heb._n 5.1_o and_o the_o other_o furnish_v he_o with_o a_o sense_n of_o the_o infirmity_n of_o man_n heb._n 4.15_o 2._o he_o be_v hereby_o fit_v for_o the_o work_n out_o the_o happiness_n of_o man_n a_o divine_a nature_n to_o communicate_v to_o man_n and_o a_o human_a nature_n to_o carry_v up_o to_o god_n 1._o he_o have_v a_o nature_n whereby_o to_o suffer_v for_o we_o and_o a_o nature_n whereby_o to_o be_v meritorious_a in_o those_o suffering_n a_o nature_n to_o make_v he_o capable_a to_o bear_v the_o penalty_n and_o a_o nature_n to_o make_v his_o suffering_n sufficient_a for_o all_o that_o embrace_v he_o a_o nature_n capable_a to_o be_v expose_v to_o the_o flame_n of_o divine_a wrath_n and_o another_o nature_n uncapable_a to_o be_v crush_v by_o the_o weight_n or_o consume_v by_o the_o heat_n of_o it_o a_o human_a nature_n to_o suffer_v and_o stand_v a_o sacrifice_n in_o the_o stead_n of_o man_n a_o divine_a nature_n to_o sanctify_v these_o suffering_n and_o fill_v the_o nostril_n of_o god_n with_o a_o sweet_a savour_n and_o thereby_o atone_v his_o wrath_n the_o one_o to_o bear_v the_o stroke_n due_a to_o we_o and_o the_o other_o to_o add_v merit_n to_o his_o suffering_n for_o we_o have_v he_o not_o be_v man_n he_o can_v not_o have_v fill_v our_o place_n in_o suffer_v and_o can_v he_o otherwise_o have_v suffer_v his_o suffering_n have_v not_o be_v applicable_a to_o we_o and_o have_v he_o not_o be_v god_n his_o suffering_n have_v not_o be_v meritorious_o and_o fruitful_o applicable_a have_v not_o his_o blood_n be_v the_o blood_n of_o god_n it_o have_v be_v of_o as_o little_a advantage_n as_o the_o blood_n of_o a_o ordinary_a man_n or_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o legal_a sacrifice_n 9.12_o sacrifice_n heb._n 9.12_o nothing_o less_o than_o god_n can_v have_v satisfy_v god_n for_o the_o injury_n do_v by_o man._n nothing_o less_o than_o god_n can_v have_v countervail_v the_o torment_n due_a to_o the_o offend_a creature_n nothing_o less_o than_o god_n can_v have_v rescue_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o jailor_n too_o powerful_a for_o we_o 2._o he_o have_v therefore_o a_o nature_n to_o be_v compassionate_a to_o we_o and_o victorious_a for_o we_o a_o nature_n sensible_o to_o compassionate_v we_o and_o another_o nature_n to_o render_v those_o compassion_n effectual_a for_o our_o relief_n he_o have_v the_o compassion_n of_o our_o nature_n to_o pity_v we_o and_o the_o patience_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n to_o bear_v with_o we_o he_o have_v the_o affection_n of_o a_o man_n to_o we_o and_o the_o power_n of_o a_o god_n for_o we_o a_o nature_n to_o disarm_v the_o devil_n for_o we_o and_o another_o nature_n to_o be_v sensible_a of_o the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n in_o we_o and_o against_o we_o if_o he_o have_v be_v only_a god_n he_o will_v not_o have_v have_v a_o experimental_a sense_n of_o our_o misery_n and_o if_o he_o have_v be_v only_a man_n he_o can_v not_o have_v vanquish_v our_o enemy_n have_v he_o be_v only_a god_n he_o can_v not_o have_v die_v and_o have_v he_o be_v only_a man_n he_o can_v not_o have_v conquer_v death_n 3._o a_o nature_n efficacious_o to_o instruct_v we_o as_o man_n he_o be_v to_o instruct_v we_o sensible_o as_o god_n he_o be_v to_o instruct_v we_o infallible_o a_o nature_n whereby_o he_o may_v converse_v with_o we_o and_o a_o nature_n whereby_o he_o may_v influence_n we_o in_o those_o converse_v a_o human_a mouth_n to_o minister_v instruction_n to_o man_n and_o a_o divine_a power_n to_o imprint_v it_o with_o efficacy_n 4._o a_o nature_n to_o be_v a_o pattern_n to_o we_o a_o pattern_n of_o grâ—ce_n as_o man_n as_o adam_n be_v to_o have_v be_v to_o his_o posterity_n 469._o posterity_n amyrant_n moral_n tom._n 5._o p._n 468_o 469._o a_o divine_a nature_n shine_v in_o the_o human_a the_o image_n of_o the_o invisible_a god_n in_o the_o glass_n of_o our_o flesh_n that_o he_o may_v be_v a_o perfect_a copy_n for_o our_o imitation_n col._n 1.15_o the_o image_n of_o the_o invisible_a god_n and_o the_o first-born_a of_o every_o creature_n in_o conjunction_n the_o virtue_n of_o the_o deity_n be_v sweeten_v and_o temper_v by_o the_o union_n with_o the_o humanity_n as_o the_o beam_n of_o the_o sun_n be_v by_o shine_v through_o a_o colour_a glass_n which_o condescend_v more_o to_o the_o weakness_n of_o our_o eye_n thus_o the_o perfection_n of_o the_o invisible_a god_n break_v through_o the_o first-born_a of_o every_o creature_n glitter_v in_o christ_n create_a state_n become_v more_o sensible_a for_o contemplation_n by_o our_o mind_n and_o more_o imitable_a for_o conformity_n in_o our_o practice_n 5._o a_o nature_n to_o be_v a_o ground_n of_o confidence_n in_o our_o approach_n to_o god_n a_o nature_n wherein_o we_o may_v behold_v he_o and_o wherein_o we_o may_v approach_v to_o he_o a_o nature_n for_o our_o comfort_n and_o a_o nature_n for_o our_o confidence_n have_v he_o be_v only_a man_n he_o have_v be_v too_o feeble_a to_o assure_v we_o and_o have_v he_o be_v only_a god_n he_o have_v be_v too_o high_a to_o attract_v we_o but_o now_o we_o be_v allure_v by_o his_o human_a nature_n and_o assure_v by_o his_o divine_a in_o our_o draw_v near_o to_o heaven_n communion_n with_o god_n be_v desire_v by_o we_o but_o our_o gild_n stifle_v our_o hope_n and_o the_o infinite_a excellency_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n will_v have_v dampt_v our_o hope_n of_o speed_a but_o since_o these_o two_o nature_n so_o far_o distant_a be_v meet_v in_o a_o marriage-knot_n we_o have_v a_o ground_n of_o hope_n nay_o a_o earnest_n that_o the_o creator_n and_o believe_a creature_n shall_v meet_v and_o converse_v together_o and_o since_o our_o sin_n be_v expiate_v by_o the_o death_n of_o the_o human_a nature_n in_o conjunction_n with_o the_o divine_a our_o gild_n upon_o believe_v shall_v not_o hinder_v we_o from_o this_o comfortable_a approach_n have_v he_o be_v only_a man_n he_o can_v not_o have_v assure_v we_o a_o approach_n to_o god_n have_v he_o be_v only_a god_n his_o justice_n will_v not_o have_v admit_v we_o to_o approach_v to_o he_o he_o have_v be_v too_o terrible_a for_o guilty_a person_n and_o too_o holy_a for_o pollute_a person_n to_o come_v near_o to_o he_o but_o by_o be_v make_v man_n his_o justice_n be_v temper_v and_o by_o his_o be_v god_n and_o man_n his_o mercy_n be_v insure_v a_o human_a nature_n he_o have_v one_o with_o we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v relate_v to_o god_n as_o one_o with_o he_o 6._o a_o nature_n to_o
his_o loathe_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o sprinkling_n of_o his_o judgement_n in_o the_o world_n and_o the_o horrible_a expectation_n of_o terrify_a conscience_n confirm_v it_o but_o what_o be_v all_o these_o testimony_n to_o the_o high_a evidence_n that_o can_v possible_o be_v give_v in_o the_o sheathe_n the_o sword_n of_o his_o wrath_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o son_n if_o a_o father_n shall_v order_v his_o son_n to_o take_v a_o mean_a garb_n below_o his_o dignity_n order_v he_o to_o be_v drag_v to_o prison_n seem_v to_o throw_v off_o all_o affection_n of_o a_o father_n for_o the_o severity_n of_o a_o judge_n condemn_v his_o son_n to_o a_o horrible_a death_n be_v a_o spectator_n of_o his_o bleed_a condition_n withhold_v his_o hand_n from_o asswage_v his_o misery_n regard_v it_o rather_o with_o joy_n than_o sorrow_n give_v he_o a_o bitter_a cup_n to_o drink_v and_o stand_v by_o to_o see_v he_o drink_v it_o off_o to_o the_o bottom_n dregs_o and_o all_o and_o sâ—ash_a frown_n in_o his_o face_n all_o the_o while_n and_o this_o not_o for_o any_o fault_n of_o his_o own_o but_o the_o rebellion_n of_o some_o subject_n he_o undertake_v for_o and_o that_o the_o offender_n may_v have_v a_o pardon_v seal_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o son_n the_o sufferer_n all_o this_o will_v evidence_n his_o detestation_n of_o the_o rebellion_n and_o his_o affection_n to_o the_o rebel_n his_o hatred_n to_o their_o crime_n and_o his_o love_n to_o their_o welfare_n this_o do_v god_n do_v he_o deliver_v christ_n up_o for_o our_o offence_n rom._n 8.32_o the_o father_n give_v he_o the_o cup_n john_n 18_o 18._o the_o lord_n bruise_v he_o with_o pleasure_n isa_n 53.10_o and_o that_o for_o sin_n â—e_v transfer_v upon_o the_o shoulder_n of_o his_o son_n the_o pain_n we_o have_v merit_v that_o the_o criminal_a may_v be_v restore_v to_o the_o place_n he_o have_v forfeit_v he_o hate_v the_o sin_n so_o as_o to_o condemn_v it_o for_o ever_o and_o wrap_v it_o up_o in_o the_o curse_n he_o have_v threaten_v and_o love_v the_o sinner_n believe_v and_o repent_v so_o as_o to_o mount_v he_o to_o a_o expectation_n of_o a_o happiness_n exceed_v the_o first_o state_n both_o in_o glory_n and_o perpetuity_n instead_o of_o a_o earthly_a paradise_n lay_v the_o foundation_n of_o a_o heavenly_a mansion_n bring_v forth_o a_o weight_n of_o glory_n from_o a_o weight_n of_o misery_n separate_v the_o comfortable_a light_n of_o the_o sun_n from_o the_o scorch_a heat_n we_o have_v deserve_v at_o his_o hand_n thus_o have_v god_n hatred_n of_o sin_n be_v manifest_v he_o be_v at_o a_o eternal_a defiance_n with_o sin_n yet_o near_o in_o alliance_n with_o the_o sinner_n than_o he_o be_v before_o the_o revolt_n as_o if_o man_n miserable_a fall_n have_v endear_v he_o to_o the_o judge_n this_o be_v the_o wisdom_n and_o prudence_n of_o grace_n wherein_o god_n have_v abound_v eph._n 1.9_o a_o wisdom_n in_o twist_v the_o happy_a restoration_n of_o the_o break_a amity_n with_o a_o everlasting_a curse_n upon_o that_o which_o make_v the_o breach_n both_o upon_o sin_n the_o cause_n and_o upon_o satan_n the_o seducer_n to_o it_o thus_o be_v hatred_n and_o love_n in_o their_o high_a glory_n manifest_v together_o hatred_n to_o sin_n in_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n more_o than_o if_o the_o torment_n of_o hell_n have_v be_v undergo_v by_o the_o sinner_n and_o love_v to_o the_o sinner_n more_o than_o if_o he_o have_v by_o a_o absolute_a and_o simple_a bounty_n bestow_v upon_o he_o the_o possession_n of_o heaven_n because_o the_o gift_n of_o his_o son_n for_o such_o a_o end_n be_v a_o great_a token_n of_o his_o boundless_a affection_n than_o a_o reinstate_v man_n in_o paradise_n thus_o be_v the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n see_v in_o redemption_n consume_v the_o sin_n and_o recover_v the_o sinner_n 6._o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n be_v evident_a in_o overturning_a the_o devil_n empire_n by_o the_o nature_n he_o have_v vanquish_v and_o by_o way_n quite_o contrary_a to_o what_o that_o malicious_a spirit_n can_v imagine_v the_o devil_n indeed_o read_v his_o own_o doom_n in_o the_o first_o promise_n and_o find_v his_o ruin_n resolve_v upon_o by_o the_o mean_n of_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n but_o by_o what_o seed_n be_v not_o so_o easy_o know_v to_o he_o they_o he_o and_o indeed_o the_o 〈◊〉_d â—â—racles_n manage_v by_o the_o devil_n declare_v that_o they_o be_v not_o long_o to_o hold_v their_o sceptre_n in_o the_o world_n but_o the_o hebrew_n child_n shall_v vanquish_v they_o and_o the_o method_n whereby_o it_o be_v to_o be_v bring_v about_o be_v a_o mystery_n keep_v secret_a from_o the_o malicious_a devil_n since_o it_o be_v not_o discover_v to_o the_o obedient_a angel_n he_o may_v know_v from_o isa_n 53._o that_o the_o redeemer_n be_v assure_v to_o divide_v the_o spoil_n with_o the_o strong_a and_o rescue_v a_o part_n of_o the_o lose_a creation_n out_o of_o his_o hand_n and_o that_o this_o be_v to_o be_v effect_v by_o make_v his_o soul_n a_o offering_n for_o sin_n but_o can_v he_o imagine_v which_o way_n his_o soul_n be_v to_o be_v make_v such_o a_o offer_v he_o shrewd_o suspect_v christ_n just_a after_o his_o inauguration_n into_o his_o office_n by_o bapism_n to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n but_o do_v he_o ever_o dream_v that_o the_o messiah_n by_o die_v as_o a_o repute_a malefactor_n shall_v be_v a_o sacrifice_n for_o the_o expiation_n of_o the_o sin_n the_o devil_n have_v introduce_v by_o his_o subtlety_n do_v he_o ever_o imagine_v a_o cross_n shall_v dispossess_v he_o of_o his_o crown_n and_o that_o die_a groan_n shall_v wrest_v the_o victory_n out_o of_o his_o hand_n he_o be_v conquer_v by_o that_o nature_n he_o have_v cast_v headlong_o into_o ruin_n a_o woman_n by_o his_o subtlety_n be_v the_o occasion_n of_o our_o death_n and_o a_o woman_n by_o the_o conduct_n of_o the_o only_a wise_a god_n bring_v forth_o the_o author_n of_o our_o life_n and_o the_o conqueror_n of_o our_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n of_o the_o old_a adam_n have_v infect_v we_o and_o the_o flesh_n of_o the_o new_a adam_n cure_v we_o 1_o cor._n 15.21_o by_o man_n come_v death_n by_o man_n also_o come_v the_o resurrection_n from_o the_o dead_a we_o be_v kill_v by_o the_o old_a adam_n and_o raise_v by_o the_o new_a as_o among_o the_o israelite_n a_o fiery_a serpent_n give_v the_o wound_n and_o a_o brazen_a serpent_n administer_v the_o cure_n the_o nature_n that_o be_v deceive_v bruise_v the_o deceiver_n and_o raze_v up_o the_o foundation_n of_o his_o kingdom_n satan_n be_v defeat_v by_o the_o counsel_n he_o take_v to_o secure_v his_o possession_n and_o lose_v the_o victory_n by_o the_o same_o mean_n whereby_o he_o think_v to_o preserve_v it_o his_o tempt_v the_o jew_n to_o the_o sin_n of_o crucify_a the_o son_n of_o god_n have_v a_o contrary_a success_n to_o his_o tempt_a adam_n to_o eat_v of_o the_o tree_n the_o first_o death_n he_o bring_v upon_o adam_n ruin_v we_o and_o the_o death_n he_o bring_v by_o his_o instrument_n upon_o the_o second_o adam_n restore_v we_o by_o a_o tree_n if_o one_o may_v so_o say_v he_o have_v triumph_v over_o the_o world_n and_o by_o the_o fruit_n of_o a_o tree_n one_o hang_v upon_o a_o tree_n he_o be_v discharge_v of_o his_o power_n over_o we_o heb._n 2.14_o through_o death_n he_o destroy_v he_o that_o have_v the_o power_n of_o death_n and_o thus_o the_o devil_n ruin_v his_o own_o kingdom_n while_o he_o think_v to_o confirm_v &_o enlarge_v it_o and_o be_v defeat_v by_o his_o own_o policy_n whereby_o he_o think_v to_o continue_v the_o world_n under_o his_o chain_n and_o deprive_v the_o creator_n of_o the_o world_n of_o his_o purpose_a honour_n what_o deep_a counsel_n can_v he_o resolve_v upon_o for_o his_o own_o security_n than_o to_o be_v instrumental_a in_o the_o death_n of_o he_o who_o be_v god_n the_o terror_n of_o the_o devil_n himself_o and_o to_o bring_v the_o redeemer_n of_o the_o world_n to_o expire_v with_o disgrace_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o a_o multitude_n of_o man_n thus_o do_v the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n shine_v forthin_o restore_v we_o by_o method_n seem_o repugnant_a to_o the_o end_n he_o aim_v at_o &_o above_o the_o suspicion_n of_o a_o subtle_a devil_n who_o he_o intend_v to_o baffle_v can_v he_o imagine_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v heal_v by_o stripe_n quicken_v by_o death_n purify_v by_o blood_n crown_v by_o a_o cross_n advance_v to_o the_o high_a honour_n by_o the_o low_a humility_n comfort_v by_o sorrow_n glorify_v by_o disgrace_n absolve_v by_o condemnation_n and_o make_v rich_a by_o poverty_n that_o the_o sweet_a honey_n shall_v at_o once_o spring_v out_o of_o the_o belly_n of_o a_o dead_a lion_n the_o lion_n of_o the_o tribe_n of_o judah_n and_o out_o of_o the_o bosom_n of_o the_o live_a god_n
we_o and_o how_o ignorant_a they_o be_v of_o what_o they_o possess_v it_o will_v cause_v we_o to_o reflect_v upon_o the_o deep_a impression_n of_o wisdom_n in_o the_o frame_n of_o our_o own_o body_n and_o soul_n a_o excellency_n far_o superior_a to_o they_o this_o will_v make_v we_o admire_v the_o magnificence_n of_o his_o wisdom_n and_o goodness_n and_o sound_v forth_o his_o praise_n for_o advance_v we_o in_o dignity_n above_o other_o work_n of_o his_o hand_n and_o stamp_v on_o we_o by_o infinite_a art_n a_o noble_a image_n of_o himself_o and_o by_o such_o a_o comparison_n of_o ourselves_o with_o the_o creature_n below_o we_o we_o shall_v be_v induce_v to_o act_v excellent_o according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o our_o soul_n not_o brutish_o according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o creature_n god_n have_v put_v under_o our_o foot_n 5._o by_o the_o contemplation_n of_o the_o creature_n we_o may_v receive_v some_o assistance_n in_o clear_v our_o knowledge_n in_o the_o wisdom_n of_o redemption_n though_o they_o can_v of_o themselves_o inform_v we_o of_o it_o yet_o since_o god_n have_v reveal_v his_o redeem_v grace_n they_o can_v illustrate_v some_o particular_n of_o it_o to_o we_o hence_o the_o scripture_n make_v use_v of_o the_o creature_n to_o set_v forth_o thing_n of_o a_o high_a orb_n to_o we_o our_o saviour_n be_v call_v a_o sun_n a_o vine_n and_o a_o lion_n the_o spirit_n liken_v to_o a_o dove_n fire_n and_o water_n the_o union_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o church_n be_v set_v forth_o by_o the_o marriage_n union_n of_o adam_n and_o eve_n god_n have_v place_v in_o corporeal_a thing_n the_o image_n of_o spiritual_a and_o wrap_v up_o in_o his_o create_a wisdom_n the_o representation_n of_o his_o redeem_v grace_n whence_o some_o call_v the_o creature_n natural_a type_n of_o what_o be_v to_o be_v transact_v in_o a_o new_a formation_n of_o the_o world_n and_o allusion_n to_o what_o god_n intend_v in_o and_o by_o christ_n 6._o the_o meditation_n of_o god_n wisdom_n in_o the_o creature_n be_v in_o part_n a_o beginning_n of_o heaven_n upon_o earth_n no_o doubt_n but_o there_o will_v be_v a_o perfect_a open_n of_o the_o model_n of_o divine_a wisdom_n heaven_n be_v for_o clear_v what_o be_v now_o obscure_a and_o a_o full_a discover_v of_o what_o seem_v at_o present_a intricate_a psal_n 36.9_o in_o his_o light_n shall_v we_o see_v light_n all_o the_o light_n in_o creation_n government_n and_o redemption_n the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n in_o the_o new_a heaven_n and_o the_o new_a earth_n will_v be_v to_o little_a purpose_n if_o that_o also_o be_v not_o to_o be_v regard_v by_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o they_o as_o the_o saint_n be_v to_o be_v restore_v to_o the_o state_n of_o adam_n and_o high_o so_o they_o be_v to_o be_v restore_v to_o the_o employment_n of_o adam_n and_o high_a but_o his_o employment_n be_v to_o behold_v god_n in_o the_o creature_n the_o world_n be_v so_o soon_o deprave_v that_o god_n have_v but_o little_a joy_n in_o and_o man_n but_o little_a knowledge_n of_o his_o work_n and_o since_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n in_o creation_n be_v so_o little_o see_v by_o our_o ignorance_n here_o will_v not_o god_n lose_v much_o of_o the_o glory_n of_o it_o if_o the_o glorify_a soul_n shall_v lose_v the_o understanding_n of_o it_o above_o when_o their_o darkness_n shall_v be_v expel_v and_o their_o advantage_n improve_v when_o the_o eye_n that_o adam_n lose_v shall_v be_v full_o restore_v and_o with_o a_o great_a clearness_n when_o the_o creature_n shall_v be_v restore_v to_o its_o true_a end_n and_o reason_n to_o its_o true_a perfection_n 22._o perfection_n rom._n 8.21_o 22._o when_o the_o fountain_n of_o the_o depth_n of_o nature_n and_o government_n shall_v be_v open_v knowledge_n shall_v increase_v and_o according_a to_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o knowledge_n shall_v the_o admiration_n of_o divine_a wisdom_n increase_v also_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n in_o creation_n be_v not_o sure_o intend_v to_o lie_v whole_o unobserved_a in_o the_o great_a part_n of_o it_o but_o since_o there_o be_v so_o little_a time_n for_o the_o full_a observation_n of_o it_o there_o will_v be_v a_o time_n wherein_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n shall_v enjoy_v a_o resurrection_n and_o be_v full_o contemplate_v by_o his_o understanding_n and_o glorify_a creature_n ii_o exhortation_n study_n and_o admire_v the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n in_o redemption_n this_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o all_o christian_n we_o be_v not_o call_v to_o understand_v the_o great_a depth_n of_o philosophy_n we_o be_v not_o call_v to_o a_o skill_n in_o the_o intricacy_n of_o civil_a government_n or_o understand_v all_o the_o method_n of_o physic_n but_o we_o be_v call_v to_o be_v christian_n that_o be_v studier_n of_o divine_a evangelical_n wisdom_n there_o be_v first_o principle_n to_o be_v learn_v but_o not_o those_o principle_n to_o be_v rest_v in_o without_o a_o further_a progress_n heb._n 6.1_o therefore_o leave_v the_o principle_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n let_v we_o go_v on_o to_o perfection_n duty_n must_v be_v practise_v but_o knowledge_n be_v not_o to_o be_v neglect_v the_o study_n of_o gospel_n mystery_n the_o harmony_n of_o divine_a truth_n the_o sparkle_a of_o divine_a wisdom_n in_o their_o mutual_a combination_n to_o the_o great_a end_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o man_n salvation_n be_v a_o incentive_a to_o duty_n a_o spur_n to_o worship_n and_o particular_o to_o the_o great_a and_o high_a part_n of_o worship_n that_o part_n which_o shall_v remain_v in_o heaven_n the_o admiration_n and_o praise_n of_o god_n and_o delight_n in_o he_o if_o we_o acquaint_v not_o ourselves_o with_o the_o impression_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o divine_a wisdom_n in_o it_o we_o shall_v not_o much_o regard_n it_o as_o worthy_a our_o observance_n in_o regard_n of_o that_o duty_n the_o gospel_n be_v a_o mystery_n and_o as_o a_o mystery_n have_v something_o great_a and_o magnificent_a in_o it_o worthy_a of_o our_o daily_a inspection_n we_o shall_v find_v fresh_a spring_n of_o new_a wonder_n which_o we_o shall_v be_v invite_v to_o adore_v with_o a_o religious_a astonishment_n it_o will_v both_o raise_v and_o satisfy_v our_o long_n who_o can_v come_v to_o the_o depth_n of_o god_n manifest_v in_o the_o flesh_n how_o amaze_a be_v it_o and_o unworthy_a of_o a_o slight_a thought_n that_o the_o death_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n shall_v purchase_v the_o happy_a immortality_n of_o a_o sinful_a creature_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o a_o rebel_n be_v wrought_v by_o the_o ignominy_n of_o so_o great_a a_o person_n that_o our_o mediator_n shall_v have_v a_o nature_n whereby_o to_o covenant_n with_o his_o father_n and_o a_o nature_n whereby_o to_o be_v a_o surety_n for_o the_o creature_n how_o admirable_a be_v it_o that_o the_o fall_v creature_n shall_v receive_v a_o advantage_n by_o the_o forfeiture_n of_o his_o happiness_n how_o mysterious_a be_v it_o that_o the_o son_n of_o god_n shall_v bow_v down_o to_o death_n upon_o a_o cross_n for_o the_o satisfaction_n of_o justice_n and_o rise_v triumphant_o out_o of_o the_o grave_a as_o a_o declaration_n that_o justice_n be_v content_v and_o satisfy_v that_o he_o shall_v be_v exalt_v to_o heaven_n to_o intercede_v for_o we_o and_o at_o last_o return_n into_o the_o world_n to_o receive_v we_o and_o invest_v we_o with_o a_o glory_n for_o ever_o with_o himself_o be_v these_o thing_n worthy_a of_o a_o careless_a regard_n or_o a_o blockish_a amazement_n what_o understanding_n can_v pierce_v into_o the_o depth_n of_o the_o divine_a doctrine_n of_o the_o incarnation_n and_o birth_n of_o christ_n the_o indissoluble_a union_n of_o the_o two_o nature_n what_o capacity_n be_v able_a to_o measure_v the_o miracle_n of_o that_o wisdom_n find_v in_o the_o whole_a draught_n and_o scheme_n of_o the_o gospel_n do_v it_o not_o merit_v then_o to_o be_v the_o object_n of_o our_o daily_a meditation_n how_o come_v it_o to_o pass_v then_o that_o we_o be_v so_o little_a curious_a to_o concern_v our_o thought_n in_o those_o wonder_n that_o we_o scarce_o taste_v or_o sip_v of_o these_o delicacy_n that_o we_o busy_a ourselves_o in_o trifle_n and_o consider_v what_o we_o shall_v eat_v and_o in_o what_o fashion_n we_o shall_v be_v dress_v please_v ourselves_o with_o the_o ingeniousness_n of_o a_o lace_n or_o feather_n admire_v a_o moth-eaten_a manuscript_n or_o some_o half-worn_a piece_n of_o antiquity_n and_o think_v our_o time_n ill-spent_a in_o the_o contemplate_v and_o celebrate_v that_o wherein_o god_n have_v busy_v himself_o and_o eternity_n be_v design_v for_o the_o perpetual_a expression_n of_o how_o inquisitve_n be_v the_o bless_a angel_n with_o what_o vigour_n do_v they_o renew_v their_o daily_a contemplation_n of_o it_o and_o receive_v a_o fresh_a contentment_n from_o it_o still_o learning_n and_o still_o inquire_v 1_o pet._n 1.12_o their_o eye_n be_v
what_o god_n have_v hide_v as_o to_o be_v careless_a of_o what_o god_n have_v manifest_v too_o great_a a_o inquisitiveness_n beyond_o our_o line_n be_v as_o much_o a_o provoke_a arrogance_n as_o a_o blockish_a negligence_n of_o what_o be_v reveal_v be_v a_o slight_a ingratitude_n 2._o submit_v to_o god_n in_o his_o precept_n and_o method_n since_o they_o be_v the_o result_v of_o infinite_a wisdom_n dispute_v against_o they_o be_v not_o tolerable_a what_o order_n be_v give_v out_o by_o infallible_a wisdom_n be_v to_o be_v entertain_v with_o respect_n and_o reverence_n though_o the_o reason_n of_o they_o be_v not_o visible_a to_o our_o purblind_a mind_n shall_v god_n have_v less_o respect_n from_o we_o than_o earthly_a prince_n who_o law_n we_o observe_v without_o be_v able_a to_o pierce_v into_o the_o exact_a reason_n of_o they_o all_o since_o we_o know_v he_o have_v not_o a_o will_n without_o a_o understanding_n our_o observance_n of_o he_o must_v be_v without_o repine_v we_o must_v not_o think_v to_o mend_v our_o creator_n law_n and_o presume_v to_o judge_n and_o condemn_v his_o righteous_a statute_n if_o the_o flesh_n rise_v up_o in_o opposition_n we_o must_v cross_v its_o motion_n and_o silence_v its_o murmur_n his_o will_n shall_v be_v a_o acceptable_a will_n to_o we_o because_o it_o be_v a_o wise_a will_n in_o itself_o god_n have_v no_o need_n to_o impose_v upon_o we_o and_o deceive_v we_o he_o have_v just_a and_o righteous_a way_n to_o attain_v his_o glory_n and_o his_o creature_n good_a to_o deceive_v we_o will_v be_v to_o dishonour_v himself_o and_o contradict_v his_o own_o nature_n he_o can_v impose_v false_a injurious_a precept_n or_o unavailable_a to_o his_o subject_n happiness_n not_o false_a because_o of_o his_o truth_n not_o injurious_a because_o of_o his_o goodness_n not_o vain_a because_o of_o his_o wisdom_n submit_v therefore_o to_o he_o in_o his_o precept_n and_o in_o his_o method_n too_o the_o honour_n of_o his_o wisdom_n and_o the_o interest_n of_o our_o happiness_n call_v for_o it_o have_v noah_n dispute_v with_o god_n about_o build_v a_o ark_n and_o listen_v to_o the_o scoff_v of_o the_o senseless_a world_n he_o have_v perish_v under_o the_o same_o fate_n and_o lose_v the_o honour_n of_o a_o preacher_n and_o worker_n of_o righteousness_n have_v not_o the_o israelite_n be_v their_o own_o enemy_n if_o they_o have_v be_v permit_v to_o be_v their_o own_o guide_n and_o return_v to_o the_o egyptian_a bondage_n and_o furnace_n instead_o of_o a_o liberty_n and_o earthly_a felicity_n in_o canaan_n have_v our_o saviour_n gratify_v the_o jew_n by_o descend_v from_o the_o cross_n and_o free_v himself_o from_o the_o power_n of_o his_o adversary_n he_o may_v have_v have_v that_o faith_n from_o they_o which_o they_o promise_v he_o but_o it_o have_v be_v a_o faith_n to_o no_o purpose_n because_o without_o ground_n they_o may_v have_v believe_v he_o to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n but_o he_o can_v not_o have_v be_v the_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n his_o death_n the_o great_a ground_n and_o object_n of_o faith_n have_v be_v unaccomplish_v they_o have_v believe_v a_o god_n pardon_v without_o a_o content_a to_o his_o justice_n and_o such_o a_o faith_n can_v not_o have_v rescue_v they_o from_o fall_v into_o eternal_a misery_n the_o precept_n and_o method_n of_o divine_a wisdom_n must_v be_v submit_v to_o 3._o submit_v to_o god_n in_o all_o cross_n and_o revolution_n infinite_a wisdom_n can_v err_v in_o any_o of_o his_o path_n or_o step_v the_o least_o hair_n breadth_n from_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n there_o be_v the_o understanding_n of_o god_n in_o every_o motion_n a_o eye_n in_o every_o wheel_n the_o wheel_n that_o go_v over_o we_o and_o crush_v we_o we_o be_v lead_v by_o fancy_n more_o than_o reason_n we_o know_v no_o more_o what_o we_o ask_v or_o what_o be_v fit_a for_o we_o than_o the_o mother_n of_o zebedees_n child_n do_v when_o she_o petition_v christ_n for_o her_o son_n advancement_n when_o he_o come_v into_o his_o temporal_a kingdom_n 20.22_o kingdom_n mat._n 20.22_o the_o thing_n we_o desire_v may_v pleasure_v our_o fancy_n or_o appetite_n but_o impair_v our_o health_n one_o man_n complain_v for_o want_v of_o child_n but_o know_v not_o whither_o they_o may_v prove_v comfort_n or_o cross_n another_o for_o want_v of_o health_n but_o know_v not_o whither_o the_o health_n of_o his_o body_n may_v not_o prove_v the_o disease_n of_o his_o soul_n we_o may_v lose_v in_o heavenly_a thing_n if_o we_o possess_v in_o earthly_a thing_n what_o we_o long_o for_o god_n in_o regard_n of_o his_o infinite_a wisdom_n be_v fit_a to_o carve_v out_o a_o condition_n than_o we_o ourselves_o our_o shallow_a reason_n and_o self-love_n will_v wish_v for_o those_o thing_n that_o be_v injurious_a to_o god_n to_o ourselves_o to_o the_o world_n but_o god_n always_o choose_v what_o be_v best_a for_o his_o glory_n and_o what_o be_v best_a for_o his_o creature_n either_o in_o regard_n of_o themselves_o or_o as_o they_o stand_v in_o relation_n to_o he_o or_o to_o other_o as_o part_n of_o the_o world_n we_o be_v in_o danger_n from_o our_o self-love_n in_o no_o danger_n in_o comply_v with_o god_n wisdom_n when_o rachel_n will_v die_v if_o she_o have_v no_o child_n she_o have_v child_n but_o death_n with_o one_o of_o they_o 30.1_o they_o gen._n 30.1_o good_a man_n may_v conclude_v that_o whatsoever_o be_v do_v by_o god_n in_o they_o or_o with_o they_o be_v best_a and_o fit_a for_o they_o because_o by_o the_o covenant_n which_o make_v over_o god_n to_o they_o as_o their_o god_n the_o conduct_n of_o his_o wisdom_n be_v assure_v to_o they_o as_o well_o as_o any_o other_o attribute_n and_o therefore_o as_o god_n in_o every_o transaction_n appear_v as_o their_o god_n so_o he_o appear_v as_o their_o wise_a director_n and_o by_o this_o wisdom_n he_o extract_v good_a out_o of_o evil_a make_v the_o affliction_n which_o destroy_v our_o outward_a comfort_n consume_v our_o inward_a defilement_n and_o the_o wave_n which_o threaten_v to_o swallow_v up_o the_o vessel_n to_o cast_v it_o upon_o the_o shore_n and_o when_o he_o have_v occasion_n to_o manifest_v his_o anger_n against_o his_o people_n his_o wisdom_n direct_v his_o wrath._n in_o judgement_n he_o have_v a_o work_n to_o do_v upon_o zion_n and_o when_o that_o work_n be_v do_v he_o punish_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o stout_a heart_n of_o the_o king_n of_o assyria_n 1â—_n assyria_n isa_n 10_o 1â—_n as_o in_o the_o answer_n of_o prayer_n he_o do_v give_v oftentimes_o above_o what_o we_o ask_v or_o think_v eph._n 3.20_o so_o in_o outward_a concern_v he_o do_v above_o what_o we_o can_v expect_v or_o by_o our_o short-sightedness_n conclude_v will_v be_v do_v let_v we_o therefore_o in_o all_o thing_n frame_v our_o mind_n to_o the_o divine_a wisdom_n and_o say_v with_o the_o psalmist_n psal_n 47.4_o the_o lord_n shall_v choose_v our_o inheritance_n and_o condition_n for_o we_o 6._o exhortation_n censure_v not_o god_n in_o any_o of_o his_o way_n can_v we_o understand_v the_o full_a scope_n of_o divine_a wisdom_n in_o creation_n which_o be_v perfect_v before_o our_o eye_n can_v we_o by_o a_o rational_a knowledge_n walk_v over_o the_o whole_a surface_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o wade_v through_o the_o sea_n can_v we_o understand_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o heaven_n be_v all_o or_o most_o or_o the_o thousand_o part_n of_o the_o particle_n of_o divine_a skill_n know_v by_o we_o yea_o or_o any_o of_o they_o thorough_o know_v how_o can_v we_o then_o understand_v his_o deep_a method_n in_o thing_n that_o be_v but_o of_o yesterday_o that_o we_o have_v not_o have_v a_o time_n to_o view_n we_o shall_v not_o be_v too_o quick_a or_o too_o rash_a in_o our_o judgement_n of_o he_o the_o best_a that_o we_o attain_v to_o be_v but_o feeble_a conjecture_n at_o the_o design_n of_o god_n as_o there_o be_v something_o hide_v in_o whatsoever_o be_v reveal_v in_o his_o word_n so_o there_o be_v some_o thing_n inaccessible_a to_o we_o in_o his_o work_n as_o well_o as_o in_o his_o nature_n and_o majesty_n in_o our_o saviour_n act_n in_o wash_v his_o disciple_n foot_n he_o check_v peter_n contradiction_n john_n 13.7_o what_o i_o do_v thou_o know_v not_o now_o but_o thou_o shall_v know_v hereafter_o god_n be_v not_o infinite_o wise_a if_o the_o reason_n of_o all_o his_o act_n be_v obvious_a to_o our_o shallowness_n he_o be_v no_o profound_a statesman_n who_o inward_a intention_n can_v be_v sound_v by_o vulgar_a head_n at_o the_o first_o act_n he_o start_v in_o his_o design_a method_n the_o wise_a god_n be_v in_o this_o like_a wiseman_n that_o have_v not_o breast_n like_o glass_n of_o crystal_n to_o discover_v all_o that_o they_o intend_v there_o be_v secret_n of_o wisdom_n above_o our_o reach_n 11.6_o reach_n job_n 11.6_o nay_o when_o
true_o in_o itself_o all_o power_n who_o wrought_v they_o without_o engine_n without_o instrument_n and_o therefore_o this_o power_n must_v be_v infinite_a and_o possess_v of_o a_o unalterable_a virtue_n of_o act_v if_o it_o be_v eternal_a it_o must_v be_v infinite_a and_o have_v neither_o beginning_n nor_o end_n what_o be_v eternal_a have_v no_o bound_n 〈◊〉_d it_o be_v eternal_a and_o not_o limit_v by_o time_n it_o must_v be_v infinite_a and_o not_o to_o be_v restrain_v by_o any_o finite_a object_n his_o power_n never_o begin_v to_o be_v nor_o ever_o cease_v to_o be_v it_o can_v languish_v man_n be_v fain_o to_o unbend_v themselves_o and_o must_v have_v some_o time_n to_o recruit_v their_o tire_a spirit_n but_o the_o power_n of_o god_n be_v perpetual_o vigorous_a without_o any_o interrupt_a qualm_n isa_n 40.28_o have_v thou_o not_o know_v have_v thou_o not_o hear_v that_o the_o everlasting_a god_n the_o lord_n the_o creator_n of_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n faint_v not_o neither_o be_v weary_a that_o may_v which_v suffer_v no_o diminution_n from_o eternity_n but_o hatch_v so_o great_a a_o world_n by_o brood_v upon_o nothing_o will_v not_o suffer_v any_o dimness_n or_o decrease_v to_o eternity_n this_o power_n be_v the_o same_o with_o his_o essence_n be_v as_o durable_a as_o his_o essence_n and_o reside_v for_o ever_o in_o his_o nature_n 8._o the_o eight_o consideration_n for_o the_o right_a understanding_n of_o this_o attribute_n the_o impossibility_n of_o god_n do_v some_o thing_n be_v no_o infringe_n of_o his_o almightiness_n but_o rather_o a_o strengthen_n of_o it_o it_o be_v grant_v that_o some_o thing_n god_n can_v do_v or_o rather_o as_o aquinas_n and_o other_o it_o be_v better_a to_o say_v such_o thing_n can_v be_v do_v than_o to_o say_v that_o god_n can_v do_v they_o to_o remove_v all_o kind_n of_o imputation_n or_o reflection_n of_o weakness_n on_o god_n 14._o god_n robin_n observat_fw-la p._n 14._o and_o because_o the_o reason_n of_o the_o impossibility_n of_o those_o thing_n be_v in_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o thing_n themselves_o 1._o first_o some_o thing_n be_v impossible_a in_o their_o own_o nature_n such_o be_v all_o those_o thing_n which_o imply_v a_o contradiction_n as_o for_o a_o thing_n to_o be_v and_o not_o to_o be_v at_o the_o same_o time_n for_o the_o sun_n to_o shine_v and_o not_o to_o shine_v at_o the_o same_o moment_n of_o time_n for_o a_o creature_n to_o act_v and_o not_o to_o act_v at_o the_o same_o instant_n one_o of_o those_o part_n must_v be_v false_a for_o if_o it_o be_v true_a that_o the_o sun_n shine_v this_o moment_n it_o must_v be_v false_a to_o say_v it_o do_v not_o shine_v so_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o a_o rational_a creature_n can_v be_v without_o reason_n it_o be_v a_o contradiction_n to_o be_v a_o rational_a creature_n and_o yet_o want_v that_o which_o be_v essential_a to_o a_o rational_a creature_n so_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o the_o will_n of_o man_n can_v be_v compel_v because_o liberty_n be_v the_o essence_n of_o the_o will_n while_o it_o be_v will_v it_o can_v be_v constrain_v and_o if_o it_o be_v constrain_v it_o cease_v to_o be_v will._n 3._o will._n magalano_n de_fw-fr scientiâ_fw-la dei_fw-la part_n 2._o c._n 6._o §_o 3._o god_n can_v at_o one_o time_n act_n as_o the_o author_n of_o the_o will_n and_o the_o destroyer_n of_o the_o will._n it_o be_v impossible_a that_o vice_n and_o virtue_n light_a and_o darkness_n life_n and_o death_n shall_v be_v the_o same_o thing_n those_o thing_n admit_v not_o of_o a_o conception_n in_o any_o understanding_n some_o thing_n be_v impossible_a to_o be_v do_v because_o of_o the_o incapability_n of_o the_o subject_n as_o for_o a_o creature_n to_o be_v make_v infinite_a independent_a to_o preserve_v itself_o without_o the_o divine_a concourse_n and_o assistance_n so_o a_o brute_n can_v be_v take_v into_o communion_n with_o god_n and_o to_o everlasting_a spiritual_a blessedness_n because_o the_o nature_n of_o a_o brute_n be_v uncapable_a of_o such_o a_o elevation_n a_o rational_a creature_n only_o can_v understand_v and_o relish_v spiritual_a delight_n and_o be_v capable_a to_o enjoy_v god_n and_o have_v communion_n with_o he_o indeed_o god_n may_v change_v the_o nature_n of_o a_o brute_n and_o bestow_v such_o faculty_n of_o understanding_n and_o will_n upon_o it_o as_o to_o render_v it_o capable_a of_o such_o a_o blessedness_n but_o then_o it_o be_v no_o more_o a_o brute_n but_o a_o rational_a creature_n but_o while_o it_o remain_v a_o brute_n the_o excellency_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n do_v not_o admit_v of_o communion_n with_o such_o a_o subject_a so_o that_o this_o be_v not_o for_o want_v of_o power_n in_o god_n but_o because_o of_o a_o deficiency_n in_o the_o creature_n to_o suppose_v that_o god_n can_v make_v a_o contradiction_n true_a be_v to_o make_v himself_o false_a and_o to_o do_v just_a nothing_o 2._o some_o thing_n be_v impossible_a to_o the_o nature_n and_o be_v of_o god_n as_o to_o die_v imply_v a_o flat_a repugnance_n to_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n to_o be_v able_a to_o die_v be_v to_o be_v able_a to_o be_v cashier_v out_o of_o be_v if_o god_n be_v able_a to_o deprive_v himself_o of_o life_n he_o may_v then_o cease_v to_o be_v he_o be_v not_o then_o a_o necessary_a but_o a_o uncertain_a contingent_a be_v and_o can_v not_o be_v say_v only_o to_o have_v immortality_n as_o he_o be_v 6.16_o be_v 1_o tim._n 6.16_o he_o can_v die_v who_o be_v life_n itself_o and_o necessary_o existent_a he_o can_v grow_v old_a or_o decay_n because_o he_o can_v be_v measure_v by_o time_n and_o this_o be_v no_o part_n of_o weakness_n but_o the_o perfection_n of_o power_n his_o power_n be_v that_o whereby_o he_o remain_v for_o ever_o fix_v in_o his_o own_o everlasting_a be_v that_o can_v be_v reckon_v as_o necessary_a to_o the_o omnipotence_n of_o god_n which_o all_o mankind_n count_v a_o part_n of_o weakness_n in_o themselves_o god_n be_v omnipotent_a because_o he_o be_v not_o impotent_a and_o if_o he_o can_v die_v he_o will_v be_v impotent_a not_o omnipotent_a death_n be_v the_o feebleness_n of_o nature_n it_o be_v undoubted_o the_o great_a impotence_n to_o cease_v to_o be_v who_o will_v count_v it_o a_o part_n of_o omnipotency_n to_o disenable_a himself_o and_o sink_v into_o nothing_o and_o not_o be_v the_o impossibility_n for_o god_n to_o die_v be_v not_o a_o fit_a article_n to_o impeach_v his_o omnipotence_n this_o will_v be_v a_o strange_a way_n of_o argue_v a_o thing_n be_v not_o powerful_a because_o it_o be_v not_o feeble_a and_o can_v cease_v to_o be_v powerful_a for_o death_n be_v a_o cessation_n of_o all_o power_n august_n power_n august_n god_n be_v almighty_a in_o do_v what_o he_o will_v not_o in_o suffer_v what_o he_o will_v not_o to_o die_v be_v not_o a_o active_a but_o a_o passive_a power_n a_o defect_n of_o a_o power_n god_n be_v of_o too_o noble_a a_o nature_n to_o perish_v some_o thing_n be_v impossible_a to_o that_o eminency_n of_o nature_n which_o he_o have_v above_o all_o creature_n as_o to_o walk_v sleep_n feed_v these_o be_v imperfection_n belong_v to_o body_n and_o compound_a nature_n if_o he_o can_v walk_v he_o be_v not_o every_o where_o present_a motion_n speak_v succession_n if_o he_o can_v increase_v he_o will_v not_o have_v be_v perfect_a before_o 3._o some_o thing_n be_v impossible_a to_o the_o glorious_a perfection_n of_o god_n god_n can_v do_v any_o thing_n unbecoming_a his_o holiness_n and_o goodness_n any_o thing_n unworthy_a of_o himself_o and_o against_o the_o perfection_n of_o his_o nature_n god_n can_v do_v whatsoever_o he_o can_v will_n as_o he_o do_v actual_o do_v whatsoever_o he_o do_v actual_o will_n so_o it_o be_v possible_a for_o he_o to_o do_v whatsoever_o it_o be_v possible_a for_o he_o to_o will_n he_o do_v whatsoever_o he_o will_v and_o can_v do_v whatsoever_o he_o can_v will_n but_o he_o can_v do_v what_o he_o can_v will_v he_o can_v will_v any_o unrighteous_a thing_n and_o therefore_o can_v do_v any_o unrighteous_a thing_n god_n can_v love_v sin_n this_o be_v contrary_n to_o his_o holiness_n he_o can_v violate_v his_o word_n this_o be_v a_o denial_n of_o his_o truth_n he_o can_v punish_v a_o innocent_a this_o be_v contrary_n to_o his_o goodness_n he_o can_v cherish_v a_o impenitent_a sinner_n this_o be_v a_o injury_n to_o hâ—s_n justice_n he_o can_v forget_v what_o be_v do_v in_o the_o world_n this_o be_v a_o disgrace_n to_o his_o omniscience_n he_o can_v deceive_v his_o creature_n this_o be_v contrary_a to_o his_o faithfulness_n none_o of_o these_o thing_n can_v be_v do_v by_o he_o because_o of_o the_o perfection_n of_o his_o nature_n will_v it_o not_o be_v a_o imperfection_n in_o god_n to_o absolve_v the_o guilty_a and_o condemn_v the_o innocent_a be_v
it_o congruous_a to_o the_o righteous_a and_o holy_a nature_n of_o god_n to_o command_v murder_n and_o adultery_n to_o command_v man_n not_o to_o worship_v he_o but_o to_o be_v base_a and_o unthankful_a these_o thing_n will_v be_v against_o the_o rule_n of_o righteousness_n as_o when_o we_o say_v of_o a_o good_a man_n he_o can_v rob_v or_o fight_v a_o duel_n we_o do_v not_o mean_v that_o he_o want_v a_o courage_n for_o such_o a_o act_n or_o that_o he_o have_v not_o a_o natural_a strength_n and_o knowledge_n to_o manage_v his_o weapon_n as_o well_o as_o another_o but_o he_o have_v a_o righteous_a principle_n strong_a in_o he_o which_o will_v not_o suffer_v he_o to_o do_v it_o his_o will_n be_v settle_v against_o it_o no_o power_n can_v pass_v into_o act_n unless_o apply_v by_o the_o will_n but_o the_o will_n of_o god_n can_v will_v any_o thing_n but_o what_o be_v worthy_a of_o he_o and_o decent_a for_o his_o goodness_n 1._o the_o scripture_n say_v it_o be_v impossible_a for_o god_n to_o lie_v 6.18_o lie_v hebr._n 6.18_o and_o god_n can_v deny_v himself_o because_o of_o his_o faithfulness_n 2.13_o faithfulness_n 2_o tim._n 2.13_o as_o he_o can_v die_v because_o he_o be_v life_n itself_o as_o he_o can_v deceive_v because_o he_o be_v goodness_n itself_o as_o he_o can_v do_v a_o unwise_a action_n because_o he_o be_v wisdom_n itself_o so_o he_o can_v speak_v a_o false_a word_n because_o he_o be_v truth_n itself_o if_o he_o shall_v speak_v any_o thing_n as_o true_a and_o not_o know_v it_o where_o be_v his_o infinite_a knowledge_n and_o comprehensiveness_n of_o understanding_n if_o he_o shall_v speak_v any_o thing_n as_o true_a which_o he_o know_v to_o be_v false_a where_o be_v his_o infinite_a righteousness_n if_o he_o shall_v deceive_v any_o creature_n there_o be_v a_o end_n of_o his_o perfection_n of_o fidelity_n and_o veracity_n if_o he_o shall_v be_v deceive_v himself_o there_o be_v a_o end_n of_o his_o omniscience_n we_o must_v then_o fancy_v he_o to_o be_v a_o deceitful_a god_n a_o ignorant_a god_n that_o be_v no_o god_n at_o all_o â—3_n all_o becan_n sum_fw-la theolog._n p._n â—3_n if_o he_o shall_v lie_v he_o will_v be_v god_n and_o no_o god_n god_n upon_o supposition_n and_o no_o god_n because_o not_o the_o first_o truth_n all_o unrighteousness_n be_v weakness_n not_o power_n it_o be_v a_o defection_n from_o right_a reason_n a_o deviation_n from_o moral_a principle_n and_o the_o rule_n of_o perfect_a action_n and_o arise_v from_o a_o defect_n of_o goodness_n and_o power_n it_o be_v a_o weakness_n and_o not_o omnipotence_n to_o lose_v goodness_n tyrius_n goodness_n maximus_fw-la tyrius_n god_n be_v light_a it_o be_v the_o perfection_n of_o light_n not_o to_o become_v darkness_n and_o a_o want_n of_o power_n in_o light_n if_o it_o shall_v become_v darkness_n his_o power_n be_v infinite_o strong_a so_o be_v his_o wisdom_n infinite_o clear_a and_o his_o will_n infinite_o pure_a will_v it_o not_o be_v a_o part_n of_o weakness_n to_o have_v a_o disorder_n in_o himself_o and_o these_o perfection_n shock_v one_o against_o another_o since_o all_o perfection_n be_v in_o god_n in_o the_o most_o sovereign_a height_n of_o perfection_n nothing_o can_v be_v do_v by_o the_o infiniteness_n of_o one_o against_o the_o infiniteness_n of_o the_o other_o he_o will_v then_o be_v unstable_a in_o his_o own_o perfection_n and_o depart_v from_o the_o infinite_a rectitude_n of_o his_o own_o will_n if_o he_o shoul_v do_v a_o evil_a action_n again_o ambrose_n again_o ambrose_n what_o be_v a_o argument_n of_o great_a strength_n then_o to_o be_v utter_o ignorant_a of_o infirmity_n god_n be_v omnipotent_a because_o he_o can_v do_v evil_a and_o will_v not_o be_v omnipotent_a if_o he_o can_v those_o thing_n will_v be_v mark_n of_o weakness_n and_o not_o character_n of_o majesty_n will_v you_o count_v a_o sweet_a fountain_n impotent_a because_o it_o can_v send_v forth_o bitter_a stream_n or_o the_o sun_n weak_a because_o it_o can_v diffuse_v darkness_n as_o well_o as_o light_v in_o the_o air_n there_o be_v a_o inability_n arise_v from_o weakness_n and_o a_o ability_n arise_v from_o perfection_n it_o be_v the_o perfection_n of_o angel_n and_o bless_a spirit_n that_o they_o can_v sin_v and_o it_o will_v be_v the_o imperfection_n of_o god_n if_o he_o can_v do_v evil._n 2._o hence_o it_o follow_v that_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o a_o thing_n past_a shall_v not_o be_v pass_v if_o we_o ascribe_v a_o power_n to_o god_n to_o make_v a_o thing_n that_o be_v pass_v not_o to_o be_v pass_v we_o do_v not_o true_o ascribe_v power_n to_o he_o but_o a_o weakness_n for_o it_o be_v to_o make_v god_n to_o lie_v as_o though_o god_n may_v not_o have_v create_v man_n yet_o after_o he_o have_v create_v adam_n though_o he_o shall_v present_o have_v reduce_v adam_n to_o his_o first_o nothing_o yet_o it_o will_v be_v for_o ever_o true_a that_o adam_n be_v create_v and_o it_o will_v for_o ever_o be_v false_a that_o adam_n never_o be_v create_v so_o though_o god_n may_v prevent_v sin_n yet_o when_o sin_n have_v be_v commit_v it_o will_v always_o be_v true_a that_o sin_n be_v commit_v it_o will_v never_o be_v true_a to_o say_v such_o a_o creature_n that_o do_v sin_n do_v not_o sin_n his_o sin_n can_v be_v recall_v though_o god_n by_o pardon_n take_v off_o the_o gild_n of_o peter_n deny_v our_o saviour_n yet_o it_o will_v be_v eternal_o true_a that_o peter_n do_v deny_v he_o it_o be_v repugnant_a to_o the_o righteousness_n and_o truth_n of_o god_n to_o make_v that_o which_o be_v once_o true_a to_o become_v false_a and_o not_o true_a that_o be_v to_o make_v a_o truth_n to_o become_v a_o lie_n and_o a_o lie_n to_o become_v a_o truth_n this_o be_v well_o argue_v from_o hebr._n 6.18_o it_o be_v impossible_a for_o god_n to_o lie_v 22._o lie_v becan_n sum_fw-la theol._n p_o 84._o crel_n de_fw-fr deo_fw-la cap._n 22._o the_o apostle_n argue_v that_o what_o god_n have_v promise_v and_o swear_v will_v come_v to_o pass_v and_o can_v but_o come_v to_o pass_v now_o if_o god_n can_v make_v a_o thing_n pass_v not_o to_o be_v pass_v this_o consequence_n will_v not_o be_v good_a for_o than_o he_o may_v make_v himself_o not_o to_o have_v promise_v not_o to_o have_v swear_v after_o he_o have_v promise_v and_o swear_v and_o so_o if_o there_o be_v a_o power_n to_o undo_v that_o which_o be_v past_a there_o will_v be_v no_o foundation_n for_o faith_n no_o certainty_n of_o revelation_n it_o can_v be_v assert_v that_o god_n have_v create_v the_o world_n that_o god_n have_v send_v his_o son_n to_o die_v that_o god_n have_v accept_v his_o death_n for_o man_n these_o may_v not_o be_v true_a if_o it_o be_v possible_a that_o that_o which_o have_v be_v do_v may_v be_v say_v never_o to_o have_v be_v do_v so_o that_o what_o any_o may_v imagine_v to_o be_v a_o want_n of_o power_n in_o god_n be_v the_o high_a perfection_n of_o god_n and_o the_o great_a security_n to_o a_o believe_a creature_n that_o have_v to_o do_v with_o god_n four_o some_o thing_n be_v impossible_a to_o be_v do_v because_o of_o god_n ordination_n some_o thing_n be_v impossible_a not_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n but_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o determine_a will_n of_o god_n so_o god_n may_v have_v destroy_v the_o world_n after_o adam_n fall_n but_o it_o be_v impossible_a not_o that_o god_n want_v power_n to_o do_v it_o but_o because_o he_o do_v not_o only_a decree_n from_o eternity_n to_o create_v the_o world_n but_o do_v also_o decree_v to_o redeem_v the_o world_n by_o jesus_n christ_n and_o erect_v the_o world_n in_o order_n to_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o glory_n in_o christ_n eph._n 1.4.5_o the_o choice_n of_o some_o in_o christ_n be_v before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n suppose_v that_o there_o be_v no_o hindrance_n in_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n to_o pardon_v the_o sin_n of_o adam_n after_o his_o fall_n and_o to_o execute_v no_o punishment_n on_o he_o yet_o in_o regard_n of_o god_n threaten_v that_o in_o the_o day_n he_o eat_v of_o the_o forbid_a fruit_n he_o shall_v die_v it_o be_v impossible_a so_o though_o it_o be_v possible_a that_o the_o cup_n shall_v pass_v from_o our_o bless_a saviour_n that_o be_v possible_a in_o its_o own_o nature_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a in_o regard_n of_o the_o determination_n of_o god_n will_n since_o he_o have_v both_o decree_v and_o publish_v his_o will_n to_o redeem_v man_n by_o the_o passion_n and_o blood_n of_o his_o son_n these_o thing_n god_n by_o his_o absolute_a power_n may_v have_v do_v but_o upon_o the_o account_n of_o his_o decree_n they_o be_v impossible_a because_o it_o be_v repugnant_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n to_o be_v mutable_a it_o be_v to_o deny_v his_o own_o
make_v they_o march_v in_o the_o same_o order_n to_o their_o confusion_n as_o they_o do_v in_o their_o creation_n who_o can_v jumble_v the_o whole_a frame_n together_o and_o by_o a_o word_n dissolve_v the_o pillar_n of_o the_o world_n and_o make_v the_o fabric_n lie_v in_o a_o ruinous_a heap_n 2._o in_o effect_v his_o purpose_n by_o small_a mean_n in_o make_v use_n of_o the_o mean_a creature_n as_o the_o power_n of_o god_n be_v see_v in_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o small_a creature_n and_o assemble_v so_o many_o perfection_n in_o the_o little_a body_n of_o a_o insect_n as_o a_o ant_n or_o spider_n so_o his_o power_n be_v not_o less_o magnify_v in_o the_o use_n he_o make_v of_o they_o as_o he_o magnify_v his_o wisdom_n by_o use_v ignorant_a instrument_n so_o he_o exalt_v his_o power_n by_o employ_v weak_a instrument_n in_o his_o service_n the_o meaness_n and_o imperfection_n of_o the_o matter_n set_v off_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o workman_n so_o the_o weakness_n of_o the_o instrument_n be_v a_o foil_n to_o the_o power_n of_o the_o principal_a agent_n when_o god_n have_v effect_v thing_n by_o mean_n in_o the_o scripture_n he_o have_v usual_o bring_v about_o his_o purpose_n by_o weak_a instrument_n moses_n a_o fugitive_n from_o egypt_n and_o aaron_n a_o captive_n in_o it_o be_v the_o instrument_n of_o the_o israelite_n deliverance_n by_o the_o motion_n of_o moses_n his_o rod_n he_o work_v wonder_n in_o the_o court_n of_o pharaoh_n and_o summon_v up_o his_o judgement_n against_o he_o he_o bring_v down_o pharaoh_n stomach_n for_o a_o while_n by_o a_o squadron_n of_o louse_n and_o locust_n wherein_o divine_a power_n be_v more_o see_v than_o if_o moses_n have_v bring_v he_o to_o his_o own_o article_n by_o a_o multitude_n of_o warlike_a troop_n the_o fall_n of_o the_o wall_n of_o jericho_n by_o the_o sound_n of_o ram_n horn_n be_v a_o more_o glorious_a character_n of_o god_n power_n than_o if_o joshuah_n have_v batter_v it_o down_o with_o a_o hundred_o of_o warlike_a engine_n 6.20_o josh_n 6.20_o thus_o the_o great_a army_n of_o the_o midianite_n which_o lie_v as_o grasshopper_n upon_o the_o ground_n be_v rout_v by_o gideon_n in_o the_o head_n of_o three_o hundred_o man_n and_o goliath_n a_o giant_n lay_v level_a with_o the_o ground_n by_o david_n a_o stripling_n by_o the_o force_n of_o a_o sling_n a_o thousand_o philistine_n dispatch_v out_o of_o the_o world_n by_o the_o jaw_n bone_n of_o a_o ass_n in_o the_o hand_n of_o samson_n he_o can_v master_v a_o stout_a nation_n by_o a_o army_n of_o locust_n and_o render_v the_o tooth_n of_o those_o little_a infect_v as_o destructive_a as_o the_o tooth_n yea_o the_o strong_a tooth_n the_o cheek_n tooth_n of_o a_o great_a lion_n 7._o lion_n joel_n 1.6_o 7._o the_o thunderbolt_n which_o produce_v sometime_o dreadful_a effect_n be_v compact_v of_o little_a atom_n which_o fly_v in_o the_o air_n small_a vapour_n draw_v up_o by_o the_o sun_n and_o mix_v with_o other_o sulphurous_a matter_n and_o petrify_a juice_n nothing_o be_v so_o weak_a but_o his_o strength_n can_v make_v victorious_a nothing_o so_o small_a but_o by_o his_o power_n he_o can_v accomplish_v his_o great_a end_n by_o it_o nothing_o so_o vile_a but_o his_o mâ—ght_n can_v conduct_v to_o his_o glory_n and_o no_o nation_n so_o mighty_a but_o he_o can_v waste_v and_o enfeeble_v by_o the_o mean_a creature_n god_n be_v great_a in_o power_n in_o the_o great_a thing_n and_o not_o little_a in_o the_o small_a his_o power_n in_o the_o minute_a creature_n which_o he_o use_v for_o his_o service_n surmount_v the_o force_n of_o our_o understanding_n iii_o the_o power_n of_o god_n appear_v in_o redemption_n as_o our_o saviour_n be_v call_v the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n 1.24_o 1_o cor._n 1.24_o so_o he_o be_v call_v the_o power_n of_o god_n the_o arm_n of_o power_n be_v lift_v up_o as_o high_a as_o the_o design_n of_o wisdom_n be_v lay_v deep_a as_o this_o way_n of_o redemption_n can_v not_o be_v contrive_v but_o by_o a_o infinite_a wisdom_n so_o it_o can_v not_o be_v accomplish_v but_o by_o a_o infinite_a power_n none_o but_o god_n can_v shape_v such_o a_o design_n and_o none_o but_o god_n can_v effect_v it_o the_o divine_a power_n in_o temporal_a deliverance_n and_o freedom_n from_o the_o slavery_n of_o humane_a oppressor_n vail_n to_o that_o which_o glitter_v in_o redemption_n whereby_o the_o devil_n be_v defeat_v in_o his_o design_n strip_v of_o his_o spoil_n and_o yoke_v in_o his_o strength_n the_o power_n of_o god_n in_o creation_n require_v not_o those_o degree_n of_o admiration_n as_o in_o redemption_n in_o creation_n the_o world_n be_v erect_v from_o nothing_o as_o there_o be_v nothing_o to_o act_n so_o there_o be_v nothing_o to_o oppose_v no_o victorious_a devil_n be_v in_o that_o to_o be_v subdue_v no_o thunder_a law_n to_o be_v silence_v no_o death_n to_o be_v conquer_v no_o transgression_n to_o be_v pardon_v and_o root_v out_o no_o hell_n to_o be_v shut_v no_o ignominious_a death_n upon_o the_o cross_n to_o be_v suffer_v it_o have_v be_v in_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o thing_n a_o easy_a thing_n to_o divine_a power_n to_o have_v create_v a_o new_a world_n than_o repair_v a_o break_a and_o purify_v a_o pollute_a one_o this_o be_v the_o most_o admirable_a work_n that_o ever_o god_n bring_v forth_o in_o the_o world_n great_a than_o all_o the_o mark_n of_o his_o power_n in_o the_o first_o creation_n and_o this_o will_v appear_v 1._o in_o the_o person_n redeem_v 2._o in_o the_o publication_n and_o propagation_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o redemption_n 3._o in_o the_o application_n of_o redemption_n i._o in_o the_o person_n redeem_v first_o in_o his_o conception_n 1._o he_o be_v conceive_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o the_o womb_n of_o the_o virgin_n luke_n 1.35_o the_o holy_a ghost_n shall_v come_v upon_o thou_o and_o the_o power_n of_o the_o high_a shall_v overshadow_v thou_o which_o act_n be_v express_v to_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o the_o infinite_a power_n of_o god_n and_o it_o express_v the_o supernatural_a manner_n of_o the_o form_v the_o humanity_n of_o our_o saviour_n and_o signify_v not_o the_o divine_a nature_n of_o christ_n infuse_v itself_o into_o the_o womb_n of_o the_o virgin_n for_o the_o angel_n refer_v it_o to_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o operation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o the_o produce_v the_o humane_a nature_n of_o christ_n and_o not_o to_o the_o nature_n assume_v that_o humanity_n into_o union_n with_o itself_o the_o holy_a ghost_n or_o the_o three_o person_n in_o the_o trinity_n overshadow_a the_o virgin_n and_o by_o a_o creative_a act_n frame_v the_o humanity_n of_o christ_n and_o unite_v it_o to_o the_o divinity_n it_o be_v therefore_o express_v by_o a_o word_n of_o the_o same_o import_n with_o that_o use_v gen._n 1.2_o the_o spirit_n move_v upon_o the_o face_n of_o the_o face_n of_o the_o water_n which_o signify_v as_o it_o be_v a_o brood_n upon_o the_o chaos_n shadow_v it_o with_o his_o wing_n as_o hen_n sit_v upon_o their_o egg_n to_o form_v they_o and_o hatch_v they_o into_o animal_n or_o else_o it_o be_v a_o allusion_n to_o the_o cloud_n which_o cover_v the_o tent_n of_o the_o congregation_n when_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o lord_n fill_v the_o tabernacle_n 34_o tabernacle_n exod._n 40_o 34_o it_o be_v not_o such_o a_o creative_a act_n as_o we_o call_v immediate_a which_o be_v a_o production_n out_o of_o nothing_o but_o a_o mediate_v creation_n such_o as_o god_n bring_v thing_n into_o form_n out_o of_o the_o first_o matter_n which_o have_v nothing_o but_o a_o obediential_a or_o passive_a disposition_n to_o whatsoever_o stamp_n the_o powerful_a wisdom_n of_o god_n shall_v imprint_v upon_o it_o so_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o virgin_n have_v no_o active_a but_o only_o a_o passive_a disposition_n to_o this_o work_n the_o matter_n of_o the_o body_n be_v earthy_a the_o substance_n of_o the_o virgin_n the_o form_n of_o it_o be_v heavenly_a the_o holy_a ghost_n work_v upon_o that_o matter_n and_o therefore_o when_o it_o be_v say_v 1.18_o mat._n 1.18_o that_o she_o be_v find_v with_o child_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o the_o efficacy_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n not_o of_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o matter_n be_v natural_a but_o the_o manner_n of_o conceive_v be_v in_o a_o supernatural_a way_n above_o the_o method_n of_o nature_n in_o reference_n to_o the_o active_a principle_n the_o redeemer_n be_v call_v in_o the_o prophecy_n 4.2_o prophecy_n isai_n 4.2_o the_o branch_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o divine_a hand_n that_o plant_v he_o in_o respect_n to_o the_o passive_a principle_n the_o fruit_n of_o the_o earth_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o womb_n that_o bear_v he_o and_o therefore_o say_v to_o be_v make_v
crucify_v at_o jerusalem_n honour_n and_o wealth_n be_v to_o be_v despise_v flesh_n to_o be_v tame_v the_o cross_n to_o be_v bear_v enemy_n to_o be_v love_v revenge_v to_o be_v satisfy_v blood_n to_o be_v spill_v and_o torment_n to_o be_v endure_v for_o the_o honour_n of_o one_o they_o never_o see_v nor_o ever_o before_o hear_v of_o who_o be_v preach_v with_o the_o circumstance_n of_o a_o shameful_a death_n enough_o to_o affright_v they_o from_o the_o entertainment_n and_o the_o report_n of_o a_o resurrection_n and_o glorious_a ascension_n be_v thing_n never_o hear_v of_o by_o they_o before_o and_o unknown_a in_o the_o world_n that_o will_v not_o easy_o enter_v into_o the_o belief_n of_o man_n the_o cross_n disgrace_n self-denial_n be_v only_o discourse_v of_o in_o order_n to_o the_o attainment_n of_o a_o invisible_a world_n and_o a_o unseen_a reward_n which_o none_o of_o their_o predecessor_n ever_o return_v to_o acquaint_v they_o with_o a_o patient_a death_n contrary_a to_o the_o pride_n of_o nature_n be_v publish_v as_o the_o way_n to_o happiness_n and_o a_o bless_a immortality_n the_o dear_a lust_n be_v to_o be_v pierce_v to_o death_n for_o the_o honour_n of_o this_o new_a lord_n other_o religion_n bring_v wealth_n and_o honour_n this_o strike_v they_o off_o from_o such_o expectation_n and_o present_v they_o with_o no_o promise_n of_o any_o thing_n in_o this_o life_n but_o a_o prospect_n of_o misery_n except_o those_o inward_a consolation_n to_o which_o before_o they_o have_v be_v utter_a stranger_n and_o have_v never_o experiment_v it_o make_v they_o to_o depend_v not_o upon_o themselves_o but_o upon_o the_o sole_a grace_n of_o god_n it_o decry_v all_o natural_a all_o moral_a idolatry_n thing_n as_o dear_a to_o man_n as_o the_o apple_n of_o their_o eye_n it_o despoil_v they_o of_o whatsoever_o the_o mind_n will_n and_o affection_n of_o man_n natural_o lay_v claim_v to_o and_o glory_n in_o it_o pull_v self_n up_o by_o the_o root_n unman_v carnal_a man_n and_o debase_v the_o principle_n of_o honour_n and_o self-satisfaction_n which_o the_o world_n count_v at_o that_o time_n noble_a and_o brave_a in_o a_o word_n it_o take_v they_o off_o from_o themselves_o to_o act_v like_o creature_n of_o god_n frame_v to_o know_v no_o more_o than_o he_o will_v admit_v they_o and_o do_v no_o more_o than_o he_o do_v command_v they_o how_o difficult_a must_v it_o needs_o be_v to_o reduce_v man_n that_o place_v all_o their_o happiness_n in_o the_o pleasure_n of_o this_o life_n from_o their_o pompous_a idolatry_n and_o brutish_a affection_n to_o this_o mortify_a religion_n what_o may_v the_o world_n say_v here_o be_v a_o doctrine_n will_v render_v we_o a_o company_n of_o pule_a animal_n farewell_o generosity_n bravery_n sense_n of_o honour_n courage_n in_o enlarge_n the_o bound_n of_o our_o country_n for_o a_o ardent_a charity_n to_o the_o bitter_a of_o our_o enemy_n here_o be_v a_o religion_n will_v rust_v our_o sword_n canker_n our_o arm_n dispirit_n what_o we_o have_v hitherto_o call_v virtue_n and_o annihilate_v what_o have_v be_v esteem_v worthy_a and_o comely_a among_o mankind_n must_v we_o change_v conquest_n for_o suffer_v the_o increase_n of_o our_o reputation_n for_o self-denial_n the_o natural_a sentiment_n of_o self-preservation_n for_o affect_v a_o dreadful_a death_n how_o impossible_a be_v it_o that_o a_o crucify_a lord_n and_o a_o crucify_a doctrine_n shall_v be_v receive_v in_o the_o world_n without_o the_o mighty_a operation_n of_o a_o divine_a power_n upon_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n and_o in_o this_o also_o the_o almighty_a power_n of_o god_n do_v notable_o shine_v forth_o ii_o divine_a power_n appear_v in_o the_o instrument_n employ_v for_o the_o publish_n and_o propagate_a the_o gospel_n who_o be_v 1._o mean_o and_o worthless_a in_o themselves_o not_o noble_a and_o dignify_v with_o a_o earthly_a grandeur_n but_o of_o a_o low_a condition_n mean_o breed_v so_o far_o from_o any_o splendid_a estate_n that_o they_o possess_v nothing_o but_o their_o net_n without_o any_o credit_n and_o reputation_n in_o the_o world_n without_o comeliness_n and_o strength_n as_o unfit_a to_o subdue_v the_o world_n by_o preach_v as_o a_o army_n of_o hare_n be_v to_o conquer_v it_o by_o war._n not_o learned_a doctor_n breed_v up_o at_o the_o foot_n of_o the_o famous_a rabbin_n at_o jerusalem_n who_o paul_n call_v the_o prince_n of_o the_o world_n 2.8_o world_n 1_o cor._n 2.8_o nor_o nurse_v up_o in_o the_o school_n of_o athens_n under_o the_o philosopher_n and_o orator_n of_o the_o time_n not_o the_o wiseman_n of_o greece_n but_o the_o fisherman_n of_o galilee_n natural_o skilled_a in_o no_o language_n but_o their_o own_o and_o no_o more_o exact_a in_o that_o than_o those_o of_o the_o same_o condition_n in_o any_o other_o nation_n ignorant_a of_o every_o thing_n but_o the_o language_n of_o their_o lake_n and_o their_o fish_n trade_n except_o paul_n call_v sometime_o after_o the_o rest_n to_o that_o employment_n and_o after_o the_o descent_n of_o the_o spirit_n they_o be_v ignorant_a and_o unlearned_a in_o every_o thing_n but_o the_o doctrine_n they_o be_v command_v to_o publish_v for_o the_o council_n before_o who_o they_o be_v summon_v prove_v they_o to_o be_v so_o which_o increase_v their_o wonder_n at_o they_o act_v 4.13_o have_v it_o be_v publish_v by_o a_o voice_n from_o heaven_n that_o twelve_o poor_a man_n take_v out_o of_o boat_n and_o creek_n without_o any_o help_n of_o learning_n shall_v conquer_v the_o world_n to_o the_o cross_n it_o may_v have_v be_v think_v a_o illusion_n against_o all_o the_o reason_n of_o man_n yet_o we_o know_v it_o be_v undertake_v and_o accomplish_v by_o they_o they_o publish_v this_o doctrine_n in_o jerusalem_n and_o quick_o spread_v it_o over_o the_o great_a part_n of_o the_o world_n folly_n outwitted_a wisdom_n and_o weakness_n overpowred_n strength_n the_o conquest_n of_o the_o east_n by_o alexander_n be_v not_o so_o admirable_a as_o the_o enterprise_n of_o these_o poor_a man_n he_o attempt_v his_o conquest_n with_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o warlike_a nation_n though_o indeed_o but_o a_o small_a number_n of_o thirty_o thousand_o against_o multitude_n many_o hundred_o thousand_o of_o the_o enemy_n yet_o a_o effeminate_a enemy_n a_o people_n inure_v to_o slaughter_n and_o victory_n attack_v great_a number_n but_o enfeeble_v by_o luxury_n and_o voluptuousness_n beside_o he_o be_v breed_v up_o to_o such_o erterprise_n have_v a_o learned_a education_n under_o the_o best_a philosopher_n and_o a_o military_a education_n under_o the_o best_a commander_n and_o a_o natural_a courage_n to_o animate_v he_o these_o instrument_n have_v no_o such_o advantage_n from_o nature_n the_o heavenly_a treasure_n be_v place_v in_o those_o earthen_a vessel_n as_o gideon_n lamp_n in_o empty_a pitcher_n judge_n 7.16_o that_o the_o excellency_n or_o hyperbole_n of_o the_o power_n may_v be_v of_o god_n 2_o cor._n 4.7_o and_o the_o strength_n of_o his_o arm_n be_v display_v in_o the_o infirmity_n of_o the_o instrument_n they_o be_v destitute_a of_o earthly_a wisdom_n and_o therefore_o despise_v by_o the_o jew_n and_o deride_v by_o the_o gentile_n the_o publisher_n be_v account_v mad_a man_n and_o the_o embracer_n fool_n have_v they_o be_v man_n of_o know_a natural_a endowment_n the_o power_n of_o god_n have_v be_v veil_v under_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o creature_n 2._o therefore_o a_o divine_a power_n sudden_o spirit_v they_o and_o fit_v they_o for_o so_o great_a a_o work_n instead_o of_o ignorance_n they_o have_v the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o tongue_n and_o they_o that_o be_v scarce_o well_o skilled_a in_o their_o own_o dialect_n be_v instruct_v on_o the_o sudden_a to_o speak_v the_o most_o flourish_a language_n of_o the_o world_n and_o discourse_n to_o the_o people_n of_o several_a nation_n the_o great_a thing_n of_o god_n 2.11_o god_n act_n 2.11_o though_o they_o be_v not_o enrich_v with_o any_o worldly_a wealth_n and_o possess_v nothing_o yet_o they_o be_v so_o sustain_v that_o they_o want_v nothing_o in_o any_o place_n where_o they_o come_v a_o table_n be_v spread_v for_o they_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o their_o bitter_a enemy_n their_o fearfulness_n be_v change_v into_o courage_n and_o they_o that_o a_o few_o day_n before_o skulk_v in_o corner_n for_o fear_n of_o the_o jew_n 20.19_o jew_n john_n 20.19_o speak_v bold_o in_o the_o name_n of_o that_o jesus_n who_o they_o have_v see_v put_v to_o death_n by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o ruler_n and_o the_o fury_n of_o the_o people_n they_o reproach_v they_o with_o the_o murder_n of_o their_o master_n and_o outbrave_v that_o great_a people_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o their_o temple_n with_o the_o glory_n of_o that_o person_n they_o have_v so_o late_o crucify_a 3.13_o crucify_a act_n 2.23_o act_n 3.13_o peter_n that_o be_v not_o long_o before_o qualmed_a at_o the_o presence_n of_o a_o maid_n be_v not_o daunt_v
mind_n and_o conscience_n of_o man_n as_o the_o author_n of_o nature_n for_o the_o preservation_n of_o the_o world_n manifest_v the_o holiness_n of_o the_o lawmaker_n and_o governor_n 2._o his_o holiness_n appear_v in_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n in_o the_o variety_n of_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n wherein_o he_o write_v his_o detestation_n of_o vnrighteousness_n in_o bloody_a character_n his_o holiness_n be_v more_o constant_o express_v in_o the_o continual_a sacrifice_n than_o in_o those_o rare_a sprinkling_n of_o judgement_n now_o and_o then_o upon_o the_o world_n which_o often_o reach_v not_o the_o worst_a but_o the_o most_o moderate_a sinner_n and_o be_v the_o occasion_n of_o the_o question_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o his_o providence_n both_o by_o jew_n and_o gentile_n in_o judgement_n his_o purity_n be_v only_o now_o and_o then_o manifest_a by_o his_o long_a patience_n he_o may_v be_v imagine_v by_o some_o reconcile_v to_o their_o crime_n or_o not_o much_o concern_v in_o they_o but_o by_o the_o morning_n and_o evening_n sacrifice_n he_o witness_v a_o perpetual_a and_o uninterrupted_a abhorrence_n of_o whatsoever_o be_v evil._n beside_o those_o the_o occasional_a wash_n and_o sprinkling_n upon_o ceremonial_a defilement_n which_o pollute_v only_o the_o body_n give_v a_o evidence_n that_o every_o thing_n that_o have_v a_o resemblance_n to_o evil_a be_v loathsome_a to_o he_o add_v also_o the_o prohibition_n of_o eat_v such_o and_o such_o creature_n that_o be_v filthy_a as_o the_o swine_n that_o wallow_v in_o the_o mire_n a_o fit_a emblem_n for_o the_o profane_a and_o brutish_a sinner_n which_o have_v a_o moral_a signification_n both_o of_o the_o loathsomeness_n of_o sin_n to_o god_n and_o the_o aversion_n themselves_o ought_v to_o have_v to_o every_o thing_n that_o be_v filthy_a 3._o this_o holiness_n appear_v in_o the_o allurement_n annex_v to_o the_o law_n for_o keep_v it_o and_o the_o affrightment_n to_o restrain_v from_o the_o break_n of_o it_o both_o promise_n and_o threaten_n have_v their_o fundamental_a root_n in_o the_o holiness_n of_o god_n and_o be_v both_o branch_n of_o this_o peculiar_a perfection_n as_o they_o respect_v the_o nature_n of_o god_n they_o be_v declaration_n of_o his_o hatred_n of_o sin_n and_o his_o love_n of_o righteousness_n the_o one_o belong_v to_o his_o threaten_n the_o other_o to_o his_o promise_n both_o join_v together_o to_o represent_v this_o divine_a perfection_n to_o the_o creature_n and_o to_o excite_v to_o a_o imitation_n in_o the_o creature_n in_o the_o one_o god_n will_v render_v sin_n odious_a because_o dangerous_a and_o curb_v the_o practice_n of_o evil_a which_o will_v otherwise_o be_v licentious_a in_o the_o other_o he_o will_v commend_v righteousness_n and_o excite_v a_o love_n of_o it_o which_o will_v otherwise_o be_v cold_a by_o these_o god_n suit_n the_o two_o great_a affection_n of_o man_n fear_v and_o hope_n both_o the_o branch_n of_o self-love_n in_o man_n the_o promise_n and_o threaten_n be_v both_o the_o branch_n of_o holiness_n in_o god_n the_o end_n of_o the_o promise_n be_v the_o same_o with_o the_o exhortation_n the_o apostle_n conclude_v from_o they_o 2_o cor._n 7.1_o have_v these_o promise_n let_v we_o cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n perfect_a holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n as_o the_o end_n of_o precept_n be_v to_o direct_v the_o end_n of_o threaten_n be_v to_o deter_v from_o iniquity_n so_o that_o of_o the_o promise_n be_v to_o allure_v to_o obedience_n thus_o god_n breathe_v out_o his_o love_n to_o righteousness_n in_o every_o promise_n his_o hatred_n of_o sin_n in_o every_o threaten_v the_o reward_v offer_v in_o the_o one_o be_v the_o smile_v of_o please_a holiness_n and_o the_o curse_n thunder_v in_o the_o other_o be_v the_o sparkling_n of_o enrage_a righteousness_n 4._o his_o holiness_n appear_v in_o the_o judgement_n inflict_v for_o the_o violation_n of_o this_o law_n divine_a holiness_n be_v the_o root_n of_o divine_a justice_n and_o divine_a justice_n be_v the_o triumph_n of_o divine_a holiness_n hence_o both_o be_v express_v in_o scripture_n by_o one_o word_n of_o righteousness_n which_o sometime_o signify_v the_o rectitude_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n and_o sometime_o the_o vindicative_a stroke_n of_o his_o arm_n psal_n 103.6_o the_o lord_n execute_v righteousness_n and_o judgement_n for_o all_o that_o be_v oppress_v so_o dan._n 9.7_o righteousness_n that_o be_v justice_z belong_v to_o thou_o the_o vial_n of_o his_o wrath_n be_v fill_v from_o his_o implacable_a aversion_n to_o iniquity_n all_o penal_a evil_n shower_v down_o upon_o the_o head_n of_o wicked_a man_n spread_v their_o root_n in_o and_o branch_n out_o from_o this_o perfection_n all_o the_o dreadful_a storm_n and_o tempest_n in_o the_o world_n be_v blow_v up_o by_o it_o why_o do_v he_o rain_v snare_n fire_n and_o brimstone_n and_o a_o horrible_a tempest_n because_o the_o righteous_a lord_n love_v righteousness_n psal_n 11.6_o 7._o and_o as_o be_v observe_v before_o when_o he_o be_v go_v about_o the_o dreadful_a work_n that_o ever_o be_v in_o the_o world_n the_o overturning_a the_o jewish_a state_n harden_v the_o heart_n of_o that_o unbelieve_a people_n and_o casheir_a a_o nation_n once_o dear_a to_o he_o from_o the_o honour_n of_o his_o protection_n his_o holiness_n as_o the_o spring_n of_o all_o this_o be_v applaud_v by_o the_o seraphim_n isai_n 6.3_o compare_v with_o verse_n 9_o 10_o 11_o etc._n etc._n impunity_n argue_v the_o approbation_n of_o a_o crime_n and_o punishment_n the_o abhorrency_n of_o it_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o crime_n and_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o judge_n be_v the_o first_o natural_a sentiment_n that_o arise_v in_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n upon_o the_o appearance_n of_o divine_a judgement_n in_o the_o world_n by_o those_o that_o be_v near_o they_o 388._o they_o amirant_n moral_a tom._n 5._o p._n 388._o as_o when_o man_n see_v gibbet_n erect_v scaffold_n prepare_v instrument_n of_o death_n and_o torture_n provide_v and_o grievous_a punishment_n inflict_v the_o first_o reflection_n in_o the_o spectator_n be_v the_o malignity_n of_o the_o crime_n and_o the_o detestation_n the_o governor_n be_v possess_v with_o 1._o how_o severe_o have_v he_o punish_v his_o most_o noble_a creature_n for_o it_o the_o once_o glorious_a angel_n upon_o who_o he_o have_v be_v at_o great_a cost_n than_o upon_o other_o creature_n and_o draw_v more_o lively_a lineament_n of_o his_o own_o excellency_n upon_o the_o transgression_n of_o his_o law_n be_v throw_v into_o the_o furnace_n of_o justice_n without_o any_o mercy_n to_o pity_v they_o judas_n 6._o and_o though_o there_o be_v but_o one_o sort_n of_o creature_n upon_o the_o earth_n that_o bear_v his_o image_n and_o be_v only_o fit_a to_o publish_v and_o keep_v up_o his_o honour_n below_o the_o heaven_n yet_o upon_o their_o apostasy_n though_o upon_o a_o temptation_n from_o a_o subtle_a and_o insinuate_a spirit_n the_o man_n with_o all_o his_o posterity_n be_v sentence_v to_o misery_n in_o life_n and_o death_n at_o last_o and_o the_o woman_n with_o all_o her_o sex_n have_v stand_a punishment_n inflict_v on_o they_o which_o as_o they_o begin_v in_o their_o person_n be_v to_o reach_v as_o far_o as_o the_o last_o member_n of_o their_o successive_a generation_n so_o holy_a be_v god_n that_o he_o will_v not_o endure_v a_o spot_n in_o his_o choice_a work_n man_n indeed_o when_o there_o be_v a_o crack_n in_o a_o excellent_a piece_n of_o work_n or_o a_o stain_n upon_o a_o rich_a garment_n do_v not_o cast_v it_o away_o they_o value_v it_o for_o the_o remain_a excellency_n more_o than_o hate_v it_o for_o the_o contract_a spot_n but_o god_n see_v no_o excellency_n in_o his_o creature_n worthy_a regard_v after_o the_o image_n of_o that_o which_o he_o most_o esteem_v in_o himself_o be_v deface_v 2._o how_o detestable_a to_o he_o be_v the_o very_a instrument_n of_o sin_n for_o the_o ill_a use_n the_o serpent_n a_o irrational_a creature_n be_v put_v to_o by_o the_o devil_n as_o a_o instrument_n in_o the_o fall_n of_o man_n the_o whole_a brood_n of_o those_o animal_n be_v curse_v gen._n 3.14_o curse_a above_o all_o cattle_n and_o above_o every_o beast_n of_o the_o field_n not_o only_o the_o devil_n head_n be_v threaten_v to_o be_v for_o ever_o bruise_v and_o as_o some_o think_v render_v irrecoverable_a upon_o this_o further_a testimony_n of_o his_o malice_n in_o the_o seduction_n of_o man_n who_o perhaps_o without_o this_o new_a act_n may_v have_v be_v admit_v into_o the_o arm_n of_o mercy_n notwithstanding_o his_o first_o sin_n thou_o the_o scripture_n give_v we_o no_o account_n of_o this_o only_o this_o be_v the_o only_a sentence_n we_o read_v of_o pronounce_v against_o the_o devil_n which_o put_v he_o into_o a_o irrecoverable_a state_n by_o a_o mortal_a bruise_n of_o his_o head_n but_o i_o say_v he_o be_v not_o only_o punish_v but_o the_o
it_o be_v a_o representation_n of_o the_o divinity_n and_o a_o holy_a man_n ought_v to_o esteem_v himself_o excellent_a in_o be_v such_o in_o his_o measure_n as_o his_o god_n be_v and_o put_v his_o principal_a felicity_n in_o the_o possession_n of_o the_o same_o purity_n in_o truth_n this_o be_v the_o refine_a complexion_n of_o the_o angel_n that_o stand_v before_o his_o throne_n the_o devil_n lose_v their_o comeliness_n when_o they_o fall_v from_o it_o it_o be_v the_o honour_n of_o the_o humane_a nature_n of_o our_o saviour_n not_o only_o to_o be_v unite_v to_o the_o deity_n but_o to_o be_v sanctify_v by_o it_o he_o be_v fair_a than_o all_o the_o child_n of_o man_n because_o he_o have_v a_o holiness_n above_o the_o child_n of_o man_n grace_n be_v pour_v into_o his_o lip_n psal_n 45.2_o it_o be_v the_o jewel_n of_o the_o reasonable_a nature_n in_o paradise_n conformity_n to_o god_n be_v man_n original_a happiness_n in_o his_o create_a state_n and_o what_o be_v natural_o so_o can_v but_o be_v immutable_o so_o in_o its_o own_o nature_n the_o beauty_n of_o every_o copy_v thing_n consist_v in_o its_o likeness_n to_o the_o original_a every_o thing_n have_v more_o of_o loveliness_n as_o it_o have_v great_a impression_n of_o its_o first_o pattern_n in_o this_o regard_n holiness_n have_v more_o of_o beauty_n on_o it_o than_o the_o whole_a creation_n because_o it_o partake_v of_o a_o great_a excellency_n of_o god_n than_o the_o sun_n moon_n and_o star_n no_o great_a glory_n can_v be_v than_o to_o be_v a_o conspicuous_a and_o visible_a image_n of_o the_o invisible_a and_o holy_a and_o bless_a god_n as_o this_o be_v the_o splendour_n of_o all_o the_o divine_a attribute_n so_o it_o be_v the_o flower_n of_o all_o a_o christian_n grace_n the_o crown_n of_o all_o religion_n it_o be_v the_o glory_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o this_o regard_n the_o king_n daughter_n be_v say_v to_o be_v all_o glorious_a within_o 45.13_o within_o psal_n 45.13_o it_o be_v more_o excellent_a than_o the_o soul_n itself_o since_o the_o great_a soul_n be_v but_o a_o deform_a piece_n without_o it_o a_o diamond_n without_o lustre_n 5._o lustre_n vaughan_n p._n 4_o 5._o what_o be_v the_o noble_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n without_o it_o but_o as_o a_o curious_a rusty_a watch_n a_o delicate_a heap_n of_o disorder_n and_o confusion_n it_o be_v impossible_a there_o can_v be_v beauty_n where_o thâ—re_o be_v a_o multitude_n of_o spot_n and_o wrinkle_n that_o blemish_v a_o countenance_n 5.27_o countenance_n eph._n 5.27_o it_o can_v never_o be_v in_o its_o true_a brightness_n but_o when_o it_o be_v perfect_a in_o purity_n when_o it_o regain_v what_o it_o be_v possess_v of_o by_o creation_n and_o dispossess_v of_o by_o the_o fall_n and_o recover_v its_o primitive_a temper_n we_o be_v not_o so_o beautiful_a by_o be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n as_o by_o have_v a_o stamp_n of_o god_n upon_o we_o worldly_n greatness_n may_v make_v man_n honourable_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o creep_a worm_n soft_a life_n ambitious_a reach_n luxurious_a pleasure_n and_o a_o pompous_a religion_n render_v no_o man_n excellent_a and_o noble_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n this_o be_v not_o the_o excellency_n and_o nobility_n of_o the_o deity_n which_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o resemble_v other_o line_n of_o a_o divine_a image_n must_v be_v draw_v in_o we_o to_o render_v we_o true_o excellent_a 4._o it_o be_v our_o life_n what_o be_v the_o life_n of_o god_n be_v true_o the_o life_n of_o a_o rational_a creature_n 102._o creature_n amirald_n in_o heb._n p._n 101_o 102._o the_o life_n of_o the_o body_n consist_v not_o in_o the_o perfection_n of_o its_o member_n and_o the_o integrity_n of_o its_o organ_n these_o remain_v when_o the_o body_n become_v a_o carcase_n but_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o its_o vigorous_a animation_n of_o every_o part_n to_o perform_v the_o distinct_a office_n belong_v to_o each_o of_o they_o the_o life_n of_o the_o soul_n consist_v not_o in_o its_o be_v or_o spiritual_a substance_n or_o the_o excellency_n of_o its_o faculty_n of_o understanding_n and_o will_n but_o in_o the_o moral_a and_o become_a operation_n of_o they_o the_o spirit_n be_v only_a life_n because_o of_o righteousness_n 8.10_o righteousness_n rom._n 8.10_o the_o faculty_n be_v turn_v by_o it_o to_o acquit_v themselves_o in_o their_o function_n according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n the_o absence_n of_o this_o do_v not_o only_o deform_v the_o soul_n but_o in_o a_o sort_n annihilate_v it_o in_o regard_n of_o its_o true_a essence_n and_o end_n grace_n give_v a_o christian_a be_v and_o a_o want_n of_o it_o be_v the_o want_n of_o a_o true_a be_v cor._n 1.15.10_o when_o adam_n deve_v himself_o of_o his_o original_a righteousness_n he_o come_v under_o the_o force_n of_o the_o threaten_a in_o regard_n of_o a_o spiritual_a death_n every_o person_n be_v moral_o dead_a while_o he_o live_v a_o unholy_a life_n 6._o life_n 1._o tim._n 5_o 6._o what_o life_n be_v to_o the_o body_n that_o be_v righteousness_n to_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o great_a measure_n of_o holiness_n it_o have_v the_o more_o of_o life_n it_o have_v because_o it_o be_v in_o a_o great_a nearness_n and_o partake_v more_o full_o of_o the_o fountain_n of_o life_n be_v not_o that_o the_o most_o worthy_a life_n which_o god_n make_v most_o account_n of_o without_o which_o his_o life_n can_v not_o be_v a_o pleasant_a and_o bless_a life_n but_o a_o life_n worse_o than_o death_n what_o a_o miserable_a life_n be_v that_o of_o the_o man_n of_o the_o world_n that_o be_v carry_v with_o greedy_a inclination_n to_o all_o manner_n of_o unrighteousness_n whither_o their_o interest_n or_o their_o lust_n invite_v they_o the_o most_o beautiful_a body_n be_v a_o carcase_n and_o the_o most_o honourable_a person_n have_v but_o a_o brutish_a life_n 49.20_o life_n psal_n 49.20_o miserable_a creature_n when_o their_o life_n shall_v be_v extinct_a without_o a_o divine_a rectitude_n when_o all_o other_o thing_n will_v vanish_v as_o the_o shadow_n of_o the_o night_n at_o the_o appearance_n of_o the_o sun_n holiness_n be_v our_o life_n 5._o it_o be_v this_o only_a fit_v we_o for_o communion_n with_o god_n since_o it_o be_v our_o beauty_n and_o our_o life_n without_o it_o what_o communion_n can_v a_o excellent_a god_n have_v with_o deform_a creature_n a_o live_a god_n with_o dead_a creature_n without_o holiness_n none_o shall_v see_v god_n heb._n 12.14_o the_o creature_n must_v be_v strip_v of_o his_o unrighteousness_n or_o god_n of_o his_o purity_n before_o they_o can_v come_v together_o likeness_n be_v the_o ground_n of_o communion_n and_o of_o delight_n in_o it_o the_o opposition_n between_o god_n and_o unholy_a soul_n be_v as_o great_a as_o that_o between_o light_n and_o darkness_n 1.6_o darkness_n 1_o john_n 1.6_o divine_a fruition_n be_v not_o so_o much_o by_o a_o union_n of_o presence_n as_o a_o union_n of_o nature_n heaven_n be_v not_o so_o much_o a_o outward_a as_o a_o inward_a life_n the_o foundation_n of_o glory_n be_v lay_v in_o grace_n a_o resemblance_n to_o god_n be_v our_o vital_a happiness_n without_o which_o the_o vision_n of_o god_n will_v not_o be_v so_o much_o as_o a_o cloudy_a and_o shadowy_a happiness_n but_o rather_o a_o torment_n than_o a_o felicity_n unless_o we_o be_v of_o a_o like_a nature_n to_o god_n we_o can_v have_v a_o please_a fruition_n of_o he_o some_o philosopher_n think_v that_o if_o our_o body_n be_v of_o the_o same_o nature_n with_o the_o heaven_n of_o a_o ethereal_a substance_n the_o nearness_n to_o the_o sun_n will_v cherish_v not_o scorch_v we_o be_v we_o partaker_n of_o a_o divine_a nature_n we_o may_v enjoy_v god_n with_o delight_n whereas_o remain_v in_o our_o unlikeness_n to_o he_o we_o can_v think_v of_o he_o and_o approach_v to_o he_o without_o terror_n as_o soon_o as_o sin_n have_v strip_v man_n of_o the_o image_n of_o god_n he_o be_v a_o exile_n from_o the_o comfortable_a presence_n of_o god_n unworthy_a for_o god_n to_o hold_v any_o correspondence_n with_o he_o can_v no_o more_o delight_n in_o a_o defile_a person_n than_o a_o man_n can_v take_v a_o toad_n into_o intimate_a converse_n with_o he_o he_o will_v hereby_o discredit_v his_o own_o nature_n and_o justify_v our_o impurity_n the_o holiness_n of_o a_o creature_n only_o prepare_v he_o for_o a_o eternal_a conjunction_n with_o god_n in_o glory_n enoch_n walk_v with_o god_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o his_o be_v so_o soon_o waft_v to_o the_o place_n of_o a_o full_a fruition_n of_o he_o he_o have_v as_o much_o delight_n in_o such_o as_o in_o heaven_n itself_o one_o be_v his_o habitation_n as_o well_o as_o the_o other_o the_o one_o be_v his_o habitation_n of_o glory_n and_o the_o other_o be_v the_o house_n of_o his_o pleasure_n if_o he_o dwell_v in_o zion_n it_o must_v be_v
provision_n he_o have_v make_v for_o he_o in_o the_o world_n and_o the_o commission_n give_v he_o to_o increase_v and_o multiply_v and_o to_o rule_v as_o a_o lord_n over_o his_o other_o work_n whereas_o he_o can_v not_o so_o easy_o have_v imagine_v himself_o capable_a of_o be_v expose_v to_o such_o a_o extraordinary_a calamity_n as_o a_o eternal_a death_n without_o some_o signification_n of_o it_o from_o god_n it_o be_v easy_o concludable_a that_o eternal_a life_n be_v suppose_v to_o be_v promise_v to_o be_v confer_v upon_o he_o if_o he_o stand_v as_o well_o as_o eternal_a death_n to_o be_v inflict_v on_o he_o if_o he_o rebel_v 127._o rebel_v suarez_n de_fw-fr gratia_n vol_n 1._o p._n 126_o 127._o now_o this_o eternal_a life_n be_v not_o due_a to_o his_o nature_n but_o it_o be_v a_o pure_a beam_n and_o gift_n of_o divine_a goodness_n for_o there_o be_v no_o proportion_n between_o man_n service_n in_o his_o innocent_a estate_n and_o a_o reward_n so_o great_a both_o for_o nature_n and_o duration_n it_o be_v a_o high_a reward_n than_o can_v be_v imagine_v either_o due_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o man_n or_o upon_o any_o natural_a right_a claimable_a by_o his_o obedience_n all_o that_o can_v be_v expect_v by_o he_o be_v but_o a_o natural_a happiness_n not_o a_o supernatural_a as_o there_o be_v no_o necessity_n upon_o the_o account_n of_o natural_a righteousness_n so_o there_o be_v no_o necessity_n upon_o the_o account_n of_o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n to_o elevate_v the_o nature_n of_o man_n to_o a_o supernatural_a happiness_n mere_o because_o he_o create_v he_o for_o though_o it_o be_v necessary_a for_o god_n when_o he_o will_v create_v in_o regard_n of_o his_o wisdom_n to_o create_v for_o some_o end_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o necessary_a that_o end_n shall_v be_v a_o supernatural_a end_n and_o happiness_n since_o a_o natural_a blessedness_n have_v be_v sufficient_a for_o man._n and_o though_o god_n in_o create_a angel_n and_o man_n intellectual_a and_o rational_a creature_n do_v make_v they_o necessary_a for_o himself_o and_o his_o own_o glory_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o necessary_o for_o he_o to_o order_v either_o angel_n or_o man_n to_o such_o a_o felicity_n as_o consist_v in_o a_o clear_a vision_n and_o so_o high_a a_o fruition_n of_o himself_o for_o all_o other_o thing_n be_v make_v by_o he_o for_o himself_o and_o yet_o not_o for_o the_o vision_n of_o himself_o god_n may_v have_v create_v man_n only_o for_o a_o natural_a happiness_n according_a to_o the_o perfection_n of_o his_o natural_a faculty_n and_o have_v deal_v bountiful_o with_o he_o if_o he_o have_v never_o intend_v he_o a_o supernatural_a blessedness_n and_o a_o eternal_a recompense_n but_o what_o a_o largeness_n of_o goodness_n be_v here_o to_o design_n man_n in_o his_o creation_n for_o so_o rich_a a_o blessedness_n as_o a_o eternal_a life_n with_o the_o fruition_n of_o himself_o he_o have_v not_o only_o give_v to_o man_n all_o thing_n which_o be_v necessary_a but_o design_v for_o man_n that_o which_o the_o poor_a creature_n can_v not_o imagine_v he_o garnish_v the_o earth_n for_o he_o and_o garnish_v he_o for_o a_o eternal_a felicity_n have_v he_o not_o by_o slight_v the_o goodness_n of_o god_n strip_v himself_o of_o the_o present_a and_o forfeit_v his_o future_a blessedness_n 2._o the_o second_o thing_n be_v the_o manifestation_n of_o this_o goodness_n in_o redemption_n the_o whole_a gospel_n be_v nothing_o but_o one_o entire_a mirror_n of_o divine_a goodness_n the_o whole_a of_o redemption_n be_v wrap_v up_o in_o that_o one_o expression_n of_o the_o angel_n song_n luke_n 2.14_o good_a will_n towards_o man._n the_o angel_n sing_v but_o one_o song_n before_o which_o be_v upon_o record_n but_o the_o matter_n of_o it_o seem_v to_o be_v the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n chief_o in_o creation_n job_n 38.7_o compar_fw-la 9_o v._n 5_o 6_o 8_o 9_o the_o angel_n be_v there_o mean_v by_o the_o morning_n star_n the_o visible_a star_n of_o heaven_n be_v not_o distinct_o form_v when_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v lay_v and_o the_o title_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n verify_v it_o since_o none_o but_o creature_n of_o understanding_n be_v dignify_v in_o scripture_n with_o that_o title_n there_o they_o celebrate_v his_o wisdom_n in_o creation_n here_o his_o goodness_n in_o redemption_n which_o be_v the_o entire_a matter_n of_o the_o song_n 1._o goodness_n be_v the_o spring_n of_o redemption_n all_o and_o every_o part_n of_o it_o owe_v only_o to_o this_o perfection_n the_o appearance_n of_o it_o in_o the_o world_n this_o only_a excite_a wisdom_n to_o bring_v forth_o from_o so_o great_a a_o evil_a as_o the_o apostasy_n of_o man_n so_o great_a a_o good_a as_o the_o recovery_n of_o he_o when_o man_n fall_v from_o his_o create_a goodness_n god_n will_v evidence_n that_o he_o can_v not_o fall_v from_o his_o infinite_a goodness_n that_o the_o great_a evil_n can_v not_o surmount_v the_o ability_n of_o his_o wisdom_n to_o contrive_v nor_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o bounty_n to_o present_v we_o a_o remedy_n for_o it_o divine_a goodness_n will_v not_o stand_v by_o a_o spectator_n without_o be_v reliever_n of_o that_o misery_n man_n have_v plunge_v himself_o into_o but_o by_o astonish_a method_n it_o will_v recover_v he_o to_o happiness_n who_o have_v wrest_v himself_o out_o of_o his_o hand_n to_o fling_v himself_o into_o the_o most_o deplorable_a calamity_n and_o it_o be_v the_o great_a since_o it_o surmount_v those_o natural_a inclination_n and_o those_o strong_a provocation_n which_o he_o have_v to_o shower_v down_o the_o power_n of_o his_o wrath._n what_o can_v be_v the_o source_n of_o such_o a_o procedure_n but_o this_o excellency_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n since_o no_o violence_n can_v force_v he_o nor_o be_v there_o any_o merit_n to_o persuade_v to_o such_o a_o restoration_n this_o under_o the_o name_n of_o his_o love_n be_v render_v the_o sole_a cause_n of_o the_o redeem_v death_n of_o the_o son_n it_o be_v to_o commend_v his_o love_n with_o the_o high_a gloss_n and_o in_o so_o singular_a a_o manner_n that_o have_v not_o its_o parallel_n in_o nature_n nor_o in_o all_o his_o other_o work_n and_o reach_n in_o the_o brightness_n of_o it_o beyond_o the_o manifest_a extent_n of_o any_o other_o attribute_n 5.8_o attribute_n rom._n 5.8_o it_o must_v be_v only_o a_o miraculous_a goodness_n that_o induce_v he_o to_o expose_v the_o life_n of_o his_o son_n to_o those_o difficulty_n in_o the_o world_n and_o death_n upon_o the_o cross_n for_o the_o freedom_n of_o sordid_a rebel_n his_o great_a end_n be_v to_o give_v such_o a_o demonstration_n of_o the_o liberality_n of_o his_o nature_n as_o may_v be_v attractive_a to_o his_o creature_n remove_v its_o shake_n and_o tremble_n and_o encourage_v its_o approach_n to_o he_o it_o be_v in_o this_o he_o will_v not_o only_o manifest_v his_o love_n but_o assume_v the_o name_n of_o love_n by_o this_o name_n the_o holy_a ghost_n call_v he_o in_o relation_n to_o this_o good_a will_n manifest_v in_o his_o son_n 9_o son_n 1_o john_n 4.8_o 9_o god_n be_v love_n in_o this_o be_v manifest_v the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o because_o that_o god_n send_v his_o only_o beget_v son_n into_o the_o world_n that_o we_o may_v live_v through_o he_o he_o will_v take_v the_o name_n he_o never_o express_v himself_o in_o before_o he_o be_v jehovah_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o his_o promise_n so_o he_o will_v be_v know_v of_o old_a he_o be_v goodness_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o grandeur_n of_o his_o affection_n in_o the_o mission_n of_o his_o son_n and_o therefore_o he_o will_v be_v know_v by_o the_o name_n of_o love_n now_o in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o gospel_n 2._o it_o be_v a_o pure_a goodness_n he_o be_v under_o no_o obligation_n to_o pity_v our_o misery_n and_o repair_v our_o ruin_n he_o may_v have_v stand_v to_o the_o term_n of_o the_o first_o covenant_n and_o exact_v our_o eternal_a death_n since_o we_o have_v commit_v a_o infinite_a transgression_n he_o be_v under_o no_o tie_n to_o put_v off_o the_o robe_n of_o a_o judge_n for_o the_o bowel_n of_o a_o father_n and_o erect_v a_o mercy-seat_n above_o his_o tribunal_n of_o justice_n 363._o justice_n rada_n controver_n part._n 3._o p._n 363._o the_o reparation_n of_o man_n have_v no_o necessary_a connexion_n with_o his_o creation_n it_o follow_v not_o that_o because_o goodness_n have_v extract_v we_o from_o nothing_o by_o a_o mighty_a power_n that_o it_o must_v lift_v we_o out_o of_o wilful_a misery_n by_o a_o mighty_a grace_n certain_o that_o god_n who_o have_v no_o need_n of_o create_v we_o have_v far_o less_o need_n of_o redeem_v we_o for_o since_o he_o create_v one_o world_n he_o can_v have_v as_o easy_o destroy_v it_o and_o rear_v another_o it_o have_v not_o be_v unbecoming_a the_o divine_a goodness_n
calvary_n unspotted_a righteousness_n must_v be_v make_v sin_n and_o unblemished_a blessedness_n be_v make_v a_o curse_n he_o be_v at_o no_o other_o expense_n than_o the_o breath_n of_o his_o mouth_n to_o form_v man_n the_o fruit_n of_o the_o earth_n can_v have_v maintain_v innocent_a man_n without_o any_o other_o cost_n but_o his_o break_a nature_n can_v be_v heal_v without_o the_o invaluable_a medicine_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o god_n view_n christ_n in_o the_o womb_n and_o in_o the_o manger_n in_o his_o weary_a step_n and_o hungry_a bowel_n in_o his_o prostration_n in_o the_o garden_n and_o in_o his_o clod_v drop_n of_o bloody_a sweat_n view_v his_o head_n pierce_v with_o a_o crown_n of_o thorn_n and_o his_o face_n besmear_v with_o the_o soldier_n slab_a view_v he_o in_o his_o march_n to_o calvary_n and_o his_o elevation_n on_o the_o painful_a cross_n with_o his_o head_n hang_v down_o and_o his_o side_n stream_v blood_n view_v he_o pelt_v with_o the_o scoff_v of_o the_o governor_n and_o the_o derision_n of_o the_o rabble_n and_o see_v in_o all_o this_o what_o cost_v goodness_n be_v at_o for_o man_n redemption_n in_o creation_n his_o power_n make_v the_o sun_n to_o shine_v upon_o we_o and_o in_o redemption_n his_o bowel_n send_v a_o son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o 3._o this_o goodness_n of_o god_n in_o redemption_n be_v great_a than_o that_o manifest_v in_o creation_n in_o regard_n of_o man_n desert_n of_o the_o contrary_n in_o the_o creation_n as_o three_o be_v nothing_o without_o he_o to_o allure_v he_o to_o the_o expression_n of_o his_o bounty_n so_o there_o be_v nothing_o that_o do_v damp_n the_o inclination_n of_o his_o goodness_n the_o nothing_o from_o whence_o the_o world_n be_v draw_v can_v never_o merit_v nor_o demerit_v a_o be_v because_o it_o be_v nothing_o as_o there_o be_v nothing_o to_o engage_v he_o so_o there_o be_v nothing_o to_o disoblige_v he_o as_o his_o favour_n can_v not_o be_v merit_v so_o neither_o can_v his_o anger_n be_v deserve_v but_o in_o this_o he_o find_v ingratitude_n against_o the_o former_a mark_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o rebellion_n against_o the_o sweetness_n of_o his_o sovereignty_n crime_n unworthy_a of_o the_o dew_n of_o goodness_n and_o worthy_a of_o the_o sharp_a stroke_n of_o vengeance_n and_o therefore_o the_o scripture_n advance_v the_o honour_n of_o it_o above_o the_o title_n of_o mere_a goodness_n to_o that_o of_o grace_n 2.11_o grace_n rom._n 5.2_o tit._n 2.11_o because_o man_n be_v not_o only_o unworthy_a of_o a_o blessing_n but_o worthy_a of_o a_o curse_n a_o innocent_a nothing_o more_o deserve_v creation_n than_o a_o culpable_a creature_n deserve_v a_o exemption_n from_o destruction_n when_o man_n fall_v and_o give_v occasion_n to_o god_n to_o repent_v of_o his_o create_a work_n his_o ravish_a goodness_n surmount_v the_o occasion_n he_o have_v of_o repent_v and_o the_o provocation_n he_o have_v to_o the_o destruction_n of_o his_o frame_n 4._o it_o be_v a_o great_a goodness_n than_o be_v express_v towards_o the_o angel_n 1._o a_o great_a goodness_n than_o be_v express_v towards_o the_o stand_a angel_n the_o son_n of_o god_n do_v no_o more_o expose_v his_o life_n for_o the_o confirmation_n of_o those_o that_o stand_v than_o for_o the_o restoration_n of_o those_o that_o fall_v the_o death_n of_o christ_n be_v not_o for_o the_o holy_a angel_n but_o for_o sinful_a man_n they_o need_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n to_o confirm_v they_o but_o not_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n to_o restore_v or_o preserve_v they_o they_o have_v a_o belove_a holiness_n to_o be_v establish_v by_o the_o powerful_a grace_n of_o god_n but_o not_o any_o abominable_a sin_n to_o be_v expiate_v and_o blot_v out_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o god_n they_o have_v no_o debt_n to_o pay_v but_o that_o of_o obedience_n but_o we_o have_v both_o a_o debt_n of_o obedience_n to_o the_o precept_n and_o a_o debt_n of_o suffer_v to_o the_o penalty_n after_o the_o fall_n whether_o the_o holy_a angel_n be_v confirm_v by_o christ_n or_o no_o be_v a_o question_n some_o think_v they_o be_v from_o colos_n 1.20_o where_o thing_n in_o heaven_n be_v say_v to_o be_v reconcile_v but_o some_o think_v that_o place_n signify_v no_o more_o than_o the_o reconciliation_n of_o thing_n in_o heaven_n if_o mean_v of_o the_o angel_n to_o thing_n on_o earth_n with_o who_o they_o be_v at_o enmity_n in_o the_o cause_n of_o their_o sovereign_n or_o the_o reconciliation_n of_o thing_n in_o heaven_n to_o god_n be_v mean_v the_o glorify_a saint_n who_o be_v once_o in_o a_o state_n of_o sin_n and_o who_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n upon_o the_o cross_n reach_v though_o dead_a long_o before_o but_o if_o angel_n be_v confirm_v by_o christ_n it_o be_v by_o he_o not_o as_o a_o slay_a sacrifice_n but_o as_o the_o sovereign_a head_n of_o the_o whole_a creation_n appoint_v by_o god_n to_o gather_v all_o thing_n into_o one_o which_o some_o think_v to_o be_v the_o intendment_n of_o ephes_n 1.10_o where_o all_o thing_n as_o well_o those_o in_o heaven_n as_o those_o in_o earth_n be_v say_v to_o be_v gather_v together_o in_o one_o in_o christ_n where_o be_v a_o syllable_n in_o scripture_n of_o his_o be_v crucify_a for_o angel_n but_o only_o for_o sinner_n not_o for_o the_o confirmation_n of_o the_o one_o but_o the_o reconciliation_n of_o the_o other_o so_o that_o the_o goodness_n whereby_o god_n continue_v those_o bless_a spirit_n in_o heaven_n through_o the_o effusion_n of_o his_o grace_n be_v a_o small_a thing_n to_o the_o restore_v we_o to_o our_o forfeit_a happiness_n through_o the_o stream_n of_o divine_a blood_n the_o preserve_v a_o man_n in_o life_n be_v a_o little_a thing_n and_o a_o small_a benefit_n than_o the_o raise_n a_o man_n from_o death_n the_o rescue_v a_o man_n from_o a_o ignominious_a punishment_n lay_v a_o great_a obligation_n than_o bare_o to_o prevent_v he_o from_o commit_v a_o capital_a crime_n the_o preserve_v a_o man_n stand_v upon_o the_o top_n of_o a_o steep_a hill_n be_v more_o easy_a than_o to_o bring_v a_o cripple_a and_o tissical_a man_n from_o the_o bottom_n to_o the_o top_n the_o continuance_n god_n give_v to_o the_o angel_n be_v not_o so_o signal_n a_o mark_n of_o goodness_n as_o the_o deliverance_n he_o give_v to_o we_o since_o they_o be_v not_o sink_v into_o sin_n nor_o by_o any_o crime_n fall_v into_o misery_n 2._o his_o goodness_n in_o redemption_n be_v great_a than_o any_o goodness_n express_v to_o the_o fall_v angel_n it_o be_v the_o wonder_n of_o his_o goodness_n to_o we_o that_o he_o be_v mindful_a of_o fall_v man_n and_o careless_a of_o fall_v angel_n that_o he_o shall_v visit_v man_n wallow_v in_o death_n and_o blood_n with_o the_o dayspring_n from_o on_o high_a and_o never_o turn_v the_o egyptian_a darkness_n of_o devil_n into_o a_o cheerful_a day_n when_o they_o sin_v divine_a thunder_n dash_v they_o into_o hell_n when_o man_n sin_v divine_a blood_n waft_v the_o fall_v creature_n from_o his_o misery_n the_o angel_n wallow_v in_o their_o own_o blood_n for_o ever_o while_o christ_n be_v make_v partaker_n of_o our_o blood_n and_o wallow_v in_o his_o blood_n that_o we_o may_v not_o for_o ever_o corrupt_a in_o we_o they_o tumble_v down_o from_o heaven_n and_o divine_a goodness_n will_v not_o vouchsafe_v to_o catch_v they_o man_n tumble_v down_o and_o divine_a goodness_n hold_v out_o a_o hand_n drench_v in_o the_o blood_n of_o he_o that_o be_v from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n to_o lift_v we_o up_o heb._n 2.16_o he_o spare_v not_o those_o dignify_a spirit_n when_o they_o revolt_a and_o spare_v not_o punish_v his_o son_n for_o dusty_a man_n when_o he_o offend_v when_o he_o may_v as_o well_o for_o ever_o have_v let_v man_n lie_v in_o the_o chain_n wherein_o he_o have_v entangle_v himself_o as_o they_o we_o be_v as_o fit_a object_n of_o justice_n as_o they_o and_o they_o as_o fit_a object_n of_o goodness_n as_o we_o they_o be_v not_o more_o wretched_a by_o their_o fall_n than_o we_o and_o the_o poverty_n of_o our_o nature_n render_v we_o more_o unable_a to_o recover_v ourselves_o than_o the_o dignity_n of_o they_o do_v they_o they_o be_v his_o reuben_n his_o first_o bear_v they_o be_v he_o may_v and_o the_o beginning_n of_o his_o strength_n yet_o those_o elder_a son_n he_o neglect_v to_o prefer_v the_o young_a they_o be_v the_o prime_n and_o golden_a piece_n of_o creation_n not_o lade_v with_o gross_a matter_n yet_o they_o lie_v under_o the_o ruin_n of_o their_o fall_n while_o man_n lead_v in_o comparison_n of_o they_o be_v refine_v for_o another_o world_n they_o seem_v to_o be_v fit_a object_n of_o divine_a goodness_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o eminency_n of_o their_o nature_n above_o the_o humane_a one_o angel_n excel_v in_o endowment_n of_o mind_n and_o spirit_n vastness_n of_o
it_o be_v true_a christ_n give_v himself_o but_o by_o the_o order_n of_o divine_a goodness_n he_o that_o beget_v he_o pitch_v upon_o he_o and_o call_v he_o to_o this_o great_a work_n 5.5_o work_n heb._n 5.5_o he_o be_v therefore_o call_v the_o lamb_n of_o god_n as_o be_v set_v apart_o by_o god_n to_o be_v a_o propitiate_a and_o appease_v sacrifice_n he_o be_v the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n since_o from_o the_o father_n he_o reveal_v the_o council_n and_o order_n of_o redemption_n in_o this_o regard_n he_o call_v god_n his_o god_n in_o the_o prophet_n 49.4_o prophet_n isaiah_n 49.4_o and_o in_o the_o evangelist_n 20.17_o evangelist_n joh._n 20.17_o though_o he_o be_v big_a with_o affection_n for_o the_o accomplishment_n yet_o he_o come_v not_o to_o do_v his_o own_o will_n but_o the_o will_n of_o divine_a goodness_n his_o own_o will_v it_o be_v too_o but_o not_o principal_o as_o be_v the_o first_o wheel_n in_o motion_n but_o subordinate_a to_o the_o eternal_a will_n of_o divine_a bounty_n it_o be_v by_o the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o he_o come_v and_o by_o he_o will_v he_o drink_v the_o dreggy_a cup_n of_o bitterness_n divine_a justice_n lay_v upon_o he_o the_o iniquity_n of_o we_o all_o but_o divine_a goodness_n intend_v it_o for_o our_o rescue_n divine_a goodness_n single_v he_o out_o and_o set_v he_o apart_o divine_a goodness_n invite_v he_o to_o it_o divine_a goodness_n command_v he_o to_o effect_v it_o and_o put_v a_o law_n into_o his_o heart_n to_o bias_n he_o in_o the_o perform_n of_o it_o divine_a goodness_n send_v he_o and_o divine_a goodness_n move_v justice_n to_o bruise_v he_o and_o after_o his_o sacrifice_n divine_a goodness_n accept_v he_o and_o caress_v he_o for_o it_o so_o earnest_n be_v it_o for_o our_o redemption_n as_o to_o give_v out_o special_a and_o irreversible_a order_n death_n be_v command_v to_o be_v endure_v by_o he_o for_o we_o and_o life_n command_v to_o be_v impart_v by_o he_o to_o we_o 18._o we_o john_n 10.10_o 18._o if_o god_n have_v not_o be_v the_o mover_n but_o have_v receive_v the_o proposal_n from_o another_o he_o may_v have_v hear_v it_o but_o be_v not_o bind_v to_o grant_v it_o his_o sovereign_a authority_n be_v not_o under_o any_o obligation_n to_o receive_v another_o sponsion_n for_o the_o miserable_a criminal_a as_o christ_n be_v the_o head_n of_o man_n so_o god_n be_v the_o head_n of_o christ_n 11.3_o christ_n 1_o cor._n 11.3_o he_o do_v nothing_o but_o by_o his_o direction_n as_o he_o be_v not_o a_o mediator_n but_o by_o the_o constitution_n of_o divine_a goodness_n as_o a_o liberal_a man_n devise_v liberal_a thing_n 2.8_o thing_n isaiah_n 2.8_o so_o do_v a_o bountiful_a god_n devise_v a_o bountiful_a act_n wherein_o his_o kindness_n and_o love_n as_o a_o saviour_n appear_v he_o be_v possess_v with_o the_o resolution_n to_o manifest_v his_o goodness_n in_o christ_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o his_o way_n 23._o way_n prov._n 8.22_o 23._o before_o he_o descend_v to_o the_o act_n of_o creation_n this_o intention_n of_o goodness_n precede_v his_o make_v that_o creature_n man_n who_o he_o foresee_v will_v fall_v and_o by_o his_o fall_n disjoint_v and_o entangle_v the_o whole_a frame_n of_o the_o world_n without_o such_o a_o provision_n 2._o in_o god_n give_v christ_n to_o be_v our_o redeemer_n he_o give_v the_o high_a gift_n that_o it_o be_v possible_a for_o divine_a goodness_n to_o bestow_v as_o there_o be_v not_o a_o great_a god_n than_o himself_o to_o be_v conceive_v so_o there_o be_v not_o a_o great_a gift_n for_o this_o great_a god_n to_o present_v to_o his_o creature_n never_o do_v god_n go_v far_o in_o any_o of_o his_o excellent_a perfection_n than_o this_o it_o be_v such_o a_o dole_n that_o can_v be_v transcend_v with_o a_o choice_a he_o be_v as_o it_o be_v come_v to_o the_o last_o mite_n of_o his_o treasure_n and_o though_o he_o can_v create_v million_o of_o world_n for_o we_o he_o can_v give_v a_o great_a son_n to_o we_o he_o can_v abound_v in_o the_o expression_n of_o his_o power_n in_o new_a creation_n of_o world_n which_o have_v not_o yet_o be_v see_v and_o in_o the_o lustre_n of_o his_o wisdom_n in_o more_o stately_a structure_n but_o if_o he_o shall_v frame_v as_o many_o world_n as_o there_o be_v mite_n of_o dust_n and_o matter_n in_o this_o and_o make_v every_o one_o of_o they_o as_o bright_a and_o glorious_a as_o the_o sun_n though_o his_o power_n and_o wisdom_n will_v be_v more_o signalise_v yet_o his_o goodness_n can_v not_o since_o he_o have_v not_o a_o choice_a gift_n to_o bless_v those_o bright_a world_n withal_o than_o he_o have_v confer_v upon_o this_o nor_o can_v immense_a goodness_n contrive_v a_o rich_a mean_n to_o conduct_v those_o world_n to_o happiness_n than_o he_o have_v both_o invent_v for_o this_o world_n and_o present_v it_o with_o it_o can_v be_v imagine_v that_o it_o can_v extend_v itself_o far_a than_o to_o give_v a_o gift_n equal_a with_o himself_o a_o gift_n as_o dear_a to_o he_o as_o himself_o his_o wisdom_n have_v it_o study_v million_o of_o eternity_n excuse_v the_o expression_n since_o eternity_n admit_v of_o no_o million_o it_o be_v a_o interminable_a duration_n it_o can_v have_v find_v out_o no_o more_o to_o give_v this_o goodness_n can_v have_v bestow_v no_o more_o and_o our_o necessity_n can_v not_o have_v require_v a_o great_a offering_n for_o our_o relief_n when_o god_n intend_v in_o redemption_n the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o high_a goodness_n it_o can_v not_o be_v without_o the_o donation_n of_o the_o choice_a gift_n as_o when_o he_o will_v ensure_v our_o comfort_n he_o swear_v by_o himself_o because_o he_o can_v swear_v by_o a_o great_a 6.13_o great_a heb._n 6.13_o so_o when_o he_o will_v ensure_v our_o happiness_n he_o give_v we_o his_o son_n because_o he_o can_v give_v a_o great_a be_v equal_a with_o himself_o have_v the_o father_n give_v himself_o in_o person_n he_o have_v give_v one_o first_o in_o order_n but_o not_o great_a in_o essence_n and_o glorious_a perfection_n it_o can_v have_v be_v no_o more_o than_o the_o life_n of_o god_n that_o shall_v then_o have_v be_v lay_v down_o for_o we_o and_o so_o it_o be_v now_o since_o the_o humane_a nature_n do_v not_o subsist_v but_o in_o his_o divine_a person_n 1._o it_o be_v a_o great_a gift_n than_o world_n or_o all_o thing_n purchase_v by_o he_o what_o be_v this_o gift_n but_o the_o image_n of_o his_o person_n and_o the_o brightness_n of_o his_o glory_n 1.3_o glory_n heb._n 1.3_o what_o be_v this_o gift_n but_o one_o as_o rich_a as_o eternal_a blessedness_n can_v make_v he_o what_o be_v this_o gift_n but_o one_o that_o possess_v the_o fullness_n of_o earth_n and_o the_o more_o immense_a riches_n of_o heaven_n it_o be_v a_o more_o valuable_a present_n than_o if_o he_o present_v we_o with_o thousand_o of_o world_n of_o angel_n and_o inferior_a creature_n because_o his_o person_n be_v incomparable_o great_a not_o only_o than_o all_o conceivable_a but_o inconceivable_a creation_n we_o be_v more_o oblige_v to_o he_o for_o it_o than_o if_o he_o have_v make_v we_o angel_n of_o the_o high_a rank_n in_o heaven_n because_o it_o be_v a_o gift_n of_o more_o value_n than_o the_o whole_a angelical_a nature_n because_o he_o be_v a_o infinite_a person_n and_o therefore_o infinite_o transcend_v whatsoever_o be_v finite_a though_o of_o the_o high_a dignity_n the_o wound_n of_o a_o almighty_a god_n for_o we_o be_v a_o great_a testimony_n of_o goodness_n than_o if_o we_o have_v all_o the_o other_o riches_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n this_o perfection_n have_v not_o appear_v in_o such_o a_o astonish_a grandeur_n have_v it_o pardon_v we_o without_o so_o rich_a a_o satisfaction_n that_o have_v be_v pardon_n to_o our_o sin_n not_o a_o god_n of_o our_o nature_n god_n so_o love_v the_o world_n that_o he_o pardon_v it_o have_v not_o sound_v so_o great_a and_o so_o good_a as_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 est_fw-la aliquid_fw-la in_o christo_fw-la formosius_fw-la servatore_fw-la there_o be_v something_o in_o christ_n more_o excellent_a and_o comely_a than_o the_o office_n of_o a_o saviour_n the_o greatness_n of_o his_o person_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o the_o salvation_n procure_v by_o his_o death_n it_o be_v a_o great_a gift_n than_o be_v bestow_v upon_o innocent_a adam_n or_o the_o holy_a angel_n in_o the_o creation_n his_o goodness_n give_v we_o creature_n for_o our_o use_n in_o our_o redemption_n his_o goodness_n give_v we_o what_o be_v dear_a to_o he_o for_o our_o service_n our_o sovereign_n in_o office_n to_o benefit_v we_o as_o well_o as_o in_o a_o royalty_n to_o govern_v we_o 2._o it_o be_v a_o great_a gift_n because_o it_o be_v his_o own_o son_n not_o a_o angel_n it_o have_v be_v a_o mighty_a
the_o lord_n and_o his_o goodness_n or_o the_o lord_n for_o his_o goodness_n fear_n be_v often_o in_o the_o old_a testament_n take_v for_o faith_n or_o trust_v this_o divine_a goodness_n the_o object_n of_o faith_n be_v that_o goodness_n discover_v in_o david_n their_o king_n the_o messiah_n our_o jesus_n god_n in_o this_o dispensation_n recommend_v his_o goodness_n and_o love_n and_o reveal_v it_o more_o clear_o than_o other_o attribute_n that_o the_o soul_n may_v have_v more_o prevail_a and_o sweet_a attractive_n to_o confide_v in_o he_o 3._o a_o confidence_n in_o he_o give_v he_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o goodness_n most_o nation_n that_o have_v nothing_o but_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n think_v it_o a_o great_a part_n of_o the_o honour_n that_o be_v due_a to_o god_n to_o implore_v his_o goodness_n and_o cast_v their_o care_n upon_o it_o to_o do_v good_a be_v the_o most_o honourable_a thing_n in_o the_o world_n and_o to_o acknowledge_v a_o goodness_n in_o a_o way_n of_o confidence_n be_v as_o high_a a_o honour_n as_o we_o can_v give_v to_o it_o and_o a_o great_a part_n of_o gratitude_n for_o what_o it_o have_v already_o express_v therefore_o we_o find_v often_o that_o a_o acknowledgement_n of_o one_o benefit_n receive_v be_v attend_v with_o a_o trust_n in_o he_o for_o what_o they_o shall_v in_o the_o future_a need_n 56.13_o need_n psal_n 56.13_o thou_o have_v deliver_v my_o soul_n from_o death_n will_v thou_o not_o deliver_v my_o foot_n from_o fall_v so_o 2_o cor._n 1.10_o and_o they_o who_o have_v be_v most_o eminent_a for_o their_o trust_n in_o he_o have_v have_v the_o great_a eulogy_n and_o commendation_n from_o he_o as_o a_o diffidence_n do_v disparage_v this_o perfection_n think_v it_o mean_a and_o shallow_a than_o it_o be_v so_o confidence_n high_o honour_v it_o we_o never_o please_v he_o more_o than_o when_o we_o trust_v in_o he_o 147.11_o he_o psal_n 147.11_o the_o lord_n take_v pleasure_n in_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o in_o they_o that_o hope_v in_o his_o mercy_n he_o take_v it_o for_o a_o honour_n to_o have_v this_o attribute_n exalt_v by_o such_o a_o carriage_n of_o his_o creature_n he_o be_v no_o less_o offend_v when_o we_o think_v his_o heart_n straighten_a as_o if_o he_o be_v a_o parsimonious_a god_n than_o when_o we_o think_v his_o arm_n shorten_v as_o if_o he_o be_v a_o impotent_a and_o feeble_a god_n let_v we_o therefore_o make_v this_o use_n of_o his_o goodness_n to_o hearten_v our_o faith_n when_o we_o be_v scare_v by_o the_o terror_n of_o his_o justice_n when_o we_o be_v dazzle_v by_o the_o art_n of_o his_o wisdom_n and_o confound_v by_o the_o splendour_n of_o his_o majesty_n we_o may_v take_v refuge_n in_o the_o sanctuary_n of_o his_o goodness_n this_o will_v encourage_v we_o as_o well_o as_o astonish_v we_o whereas_o the_o consideration_n of_o his_o other_o attribute_n will_v only_o amaze_v we_o but_o can_v never_o refresh_v we_o but_o when_o they_o be_v consider_v march_v under_o the_o conduct_n and_o banner_n of_o this_o when_o all_o the_o other_o perfection_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n be_v look_v upon_o in_o conjunction_n with_o this_o excellency_n each_o of_o they_o send_v forth_o ravish_v and_o benign_a influence_n upon_o the_o apply_v creature_n it_o be_v more_o advantageous_a to_o depend_v upon_o divine_a bounty_n than_o our_o own_o care_n we_o may_v have_v better_a assurance_n upon_o this_o account_n in_o his_o care_n for_o we_o than_o in_o we_o for_o ourselves_o our_o goodness_n for_o ourselves_o be_v finite_a and_o beside_o we_o be_v too_o ignorant_a his_o goodness_n be_v infinite_a and_o attend_v with_o a_o infinite_a wisdom_n we_o have_v reason_n to_o distrust_v ourselves_o not_o god_n we_o have_v reason_n to_o be_v at_o rest_n under_o that_o kind_a influence_n we_o have_v so_o often_o experiment_v he_o have_v so_o much_o goodness_n that_o he_o can_v have_v no_o deceit_n his_o goodness_n in_o make_v the_o promise_n and_o his_o goodness_n in_o work_v the_o heart_n to_o a_o reliance_n on_o it_o be_v ground_n of_o trust_n in_o he_o 119.49_o he_o psal_n 119.49_o remember_v thy_o word_n to_o thy_o servant_n upon_o which_o thou_o have_v cause_v i_o to_o hope_v if_o his_o promise_n do_v not_o please_v he_o why_o do_v he_o make_v it_o if_o reliance_n on_o the_o promise_n do_v not_o please_v he_o why_o do_v his_o goodness_n work_v it_o it_o will_v be_v inconsistent_a with_o his_o goodness_n to_o mock_v his_o creature_n and_o it_o will_v be_v the_o high_a mockery_n to_o publish_v his_o word_n and_o create_v a_o temper_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o supplicant_n suit_v to_o his_o promise_n which_o he_o never_o intend_v to_o satisfy_v he_o can_v as_o little_a wrong_n his_o creature_n as_o wrong_v himself_o and_o therefore_o can_v never_o disappoint_v that_o faith_n which_o in_o his_o own_o method_n cast_v itself_o into_o the_o arm_n of_o his_o kindness_n and_o be_v his_o own_o workmanship_n and_o call_v he_o author_n that_o goodness_n that_o impart_v itself_o so_o free_o in_o creation_n will_v not_o neglect_v those_o noble_a creature_n that_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o he_o this_o render_v god_n a_o fit_a object_n for_o trust_n and_o confidence_n 8._o the_o eight_o instruction_n this_o render_v god_n worthy_a to_o be_v obey_v and_o honour_v there_o be_v a_o excellency_n in_o god_n to_o allure_v as_o well_o as_o sovereignty_n to_o enjoin_v obedience_n the_o infinite_a excellency_n of_o his_o nature_n be_v so_o great_a that_o if_o his_o goodness_n have_v promise_v we_o nothing_o to_o encourage_v our_o obedience_n we_o ought_v to_o prefer_v he_o before_o ourselves_o devote_v ourselves_o to_o serve_v he_o and_o make_v his_o glory_n our_o great_a content_n but_o much_o more_o when_o he_o have_v give_v such_o admirable_a expression_n of_o his_o liberality_n and_o store_v we_o with_o hope_n of_o rich_a and_o full_a stream_n of_o it_o when_o david_n consider_v the_o absolute_a goodness_n of_o his_o nature_n and_o the_o relative_n goodness_n of_o his_o benefit_n he_o present_o express_v a_o ardent_a desire_n to_o be_v acquaint_v with_o the_o divine_a statute_n that_o he_o may_v make_v ingenuous_a return_n in_o a_o dutiful_a observance_n 119.68_o observance_n psal_n 119.68_o thou_o be_v good_a and_o thou_o do_v good_a teach_v i_o thy_o statute_n as_o his_o goodness_n be_v the_o original_a so_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o it_o be_v the_o end_n of_o all_o which_o can_v be_v without_o a_o observance_n of_o his_o will._n his_o goodness_n require_v of_o we_o a_o ingenuous_a not_o a_o servile_a obedience_n and_o this_o be_v establish_v upon_o two_o foundation_n 1._o because_o the_o bounty_n of_o god_n have_v lay_v upon_o we_o the_o strong_a obligation_n the_o strength_n of_o a_o obligation_n depend_v upon_o the_o greatness_n and_o numerousness_n of_o the_o benefit_n receive_v the_o more_o excellent_a the_o favour_n be_v which_o be_v confer_v upon_o any_o person_n the_o more_o right_o have_v the_o benefactor_n to_o claim_v a_o observance_n from_o the_o person_n better_v by_o he_o much_o of_o the_o rule_n and_o empire_n which_o have_v be_v in_o several_a age_n confer_v by_o community_n upon_o prince_n have_v have_v its_o first_o spring_n from_o a_o sense_n of_o the_o advantage_n they_o have_v receive_v by_o they_o either_o in_o protect_v they_o from_o their_o enemy_n or_o rescue_v they_o from_o a_o ignoble_a captivity_n in_o enlarge_a their_o territory_n or_o increase_v their_o wealth_n conquest_n have_v be_v the_o original_a of_o a_o constrain_v but_o beneficence_n always_o the_o original_a of_o a_o voluntary_a and_o free_a subjection_n 65._o subjection_n amyrald_n discert_n p._n 65._o obedience_n to_o parent_n be_v found_v upon_o their_o right_n because_o they_o be_v instrumental_a in_o bestow_v upon_o we_o be_v and_o life_n and_o because_o this_o of_o life_n be_v so_o great_a a_o benefit_n the_o law_n of_o nature_n never_o dissolve_v this_o obligation_n of_o obey_v and_o honour_v parent_n it_o be_v as_o long_o live_v as_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n and_o have_v a_o universal_a practice_n by_o the_o strength_n of_o that_o law_n in_o all_o part_n of_o the_o world_n and_o those_o rightful_a chain_n be_v not_o unlock_v but_o by_o that_o which_o untie_v the_o knot_n between_o soul_n and_o body_n much_o more_o have_v god_n a_o right_a to_o be_v obey_v and_o reverence_v who_o be_v the_o principal_a benefactor_n and_o move_v all_o those_o second_o cause_n to_o impart_v to_o we_o what_o conduce_v to_o our_o advantage_n the_o just_a authority_n of_o god_n over_o we_o result_v from_o the_o superlativeness_n of_o his_o blessing_n he_o have_v pour_v down_o upon_o we_o which_o can_v be_v equal_v much_o less_o exceed_v by_o any_o other_o as_o therefore_o upon_o this_o account_n he_o have_v a_o claim_n to_o our_o choice_a affection_n so_o he_o have_v also_o to_o most_o exact_a obedience_n and_o
and_o he_o be_v punctual_o obey_v by_o they_o as_o a_o sovereign_a lord_n all_o creature_n stand_v ready_a for_o his_o call_n and_o be_v prepare_v to_o be_v executioner_n of_o his_o vengeance_n when_o he_o speak_v the_o word_n they_o be_v his_o host_n by_o creation_n and_o in_o array_n for_o his_o service_n at_o the_o sound_n of_o his_o trumpet_n or_o beat_v of_o his_o drum_n they_o troop_v together_o with_o their_o arm_n in_o their_o hand_n to_o put_v his_o order_n exact_o in_o execution_n 6._o the_o dominion_n of_o god_n be_v manifest_a in_o appoint_v to_o every_o man_n his_o call_n and_o station_n in_o the_o world_n if_o the_o hair_n of_o every_o man_n head_n fall_v under_o his_o sovereign_a care_n the_o call_v of_o every_o man_n wherein_o he_o be_v to_o glorify_v god_n and_o serve_v his_o generation_n which_o be_v of_o a_o great_a concern_n than_o the_o hair_n of_o the_o head_n fall_v under_o his_o dominion_n he_o be_v the_o master_n of_o the_o great_a family_n and_o divide_v to_o every_o one_o his_o work_n as_o he_o please_v the_o whole_a work_n of_o the_o messiah_n the_o time_n of_o every_o action_n as_o well_o as_o the_o hour_n of_o his_o passion_n be_v order_v and_o appoint_v by_o god_n the_o separation_n of_o paul_n to_o the_o preach_v of_o the_o gospel_n be_v by_o the_o sovereign_a disposal_n of_o god_n rom._n 1.1_o by_o the_o same_o exercise_n of_o his_o authority_n that_o he_o set_v every_o man_n the_o bound_n of_o his_o habitation_n act_v 17.26_o he_o prescribe_v also_o to_o he_o the_o nature_n of_o his_o work_n he_o that_o order_v adam_n the_o father_n of_o mankind_n his_o work_n and_o the_o place_n of_o it_o the_o dress_v the_o garden_n gen._n 2.15_o do_v not_o let_v any_o of_o his_o posterity_n be_v their_o own_o chooser_n without_o a_o influence_n of_o his_o sovereign_a direction_n on_o they_o though_o our_o calling_n be_v our_o work_n yet_o they_o be_v by_o god_n order_n wherein_o we_o be_v to_o be_v faithful_a to_o our_o great_a master_n and_o ruler_n 7._o the_o dominion_n of_o god_n be_v manifest_a in_o the_o mean_n and_o occasion_n of_o man_n conversion_n sometime_o one_o occasion_n sometime_o another_o one_o word_n let_v a_o man_n go_v another_o arrest_v he_o and_o bring_v he_o before_o god_n and_o his_o own_o conscience_n it_o be_v as_o god_n give_v out_o the_o order_n he_o let_v paul_n be_v a_o prisoner_n at_o jerusalem_n that_o his_o cause_n shall_v not_o be_v determine_v there_o move_v he_o to_o appeal_v to_o caesar_n not_o only_o to_o make_v he_o a_o prisoner_n but_o a_o preacher_n in_o caesar_n court_n and_o render_v his_o chain_n a_o occasion_n to_o bring_v in_o a_o harvest_n of_o convert_v in_o nero_n palace_n 1_o phil._n 12.13_o his_o bond_n in_o or_o for_o christ_n be_v manifest_a in_o all_o the_o palace_n not_o the_o bare_a knowledge_n of_o his_o bond_n but_o the_o sovereign_a design_n of_o god_n in_o those_o bond_n and_o the_o success_n of_o they_o the_o bare_a knowledge_n of_o they_o will_v not_o make_v other_o more_o confident_a for_o the_o gospel_n as_o it_o follow_v v._o 14._o without_o a_o providential_a design_n of_o they_o onesimus_n run_v from_o his_o master_n be_v guide_v by_o god_n sovereign_a order_n into_o paul_n company_n and_o thereby_o into_o christ_n arm_n and_o he_o who_o come_v a_o fugitive_n return_v a_o christian._n phil._n 10.15_o some_o by_o a_o strong_a affliction_n have_v have_v by_o the_o divine_a sovereignty_n their_o understanding_n awaken_v to_o consider_v and_o their_o will_n spirit_v to_o conversion_n monica_n be_v call_v meribibula_n or_o toss-pot_n be_v bring_v to_o consider_v her_o way_n and_o reform_v her_o life_n a_o word_n have_v do_v that_o at_o one_o time_n which_o have_v often_o before_o fall_v without_o any_o fruit_n many_o have_v come_v to_o suck_v in_o the_o eloquence_n of_o the_o minister_n and_o have_v find_v in_o the_o honey_n for_o their_o ear_n a_o sting_n for_o their_o conscience_n austin_n have_v no_o other_o intent_n in_o go_v to_o hear_v ambrose_n but_o to_o have_v a_o taste_n of_o his_o famous_a oratory_n but_o while_o ambrose_n speak_v a_o language_n to_o his_o ear_n god_n speak_v a_o heavenly_a dialect_n to_o his_o heart_n no_o reason_n can_v be_v render_v of_o the_o order_n and_o time_v and_o influence_n of_o those_o thing_n but_o the_o sovereign_a pleasure_n of_o god_n who_o will_v attend_v one_o occasion_n and_o season_n with_o his_o blessing_n and_o not_o another_o 8._o the_o dominion_n of_o god_n be_v manifest_a in_o dispose_v of_o the_o life_n of_o man_n he_o keep_v the_o key_n of_o death_n as_o well_o as_o that_o of_o the_o womb_n in_o his_o own_o hand_n he_o have_v give_v man_n a_o life_n but_o not_o power_n to_o dispose_v of_o it_o or_o lay_v it_o down_o at_o his_o pleasure_n and_o therefore_o he_o have_v order_v man_n not_o to_o murder_v not_o another_o not_o himself_o man_n must_v expect_v his_o call_n and_o grant_v to_o dispose_v of_o the_o life_n of_o his_o body_n why_o do_v he_o cut_v the_o thread_n of_o this_o man_n life_n and_o spin_v another_o out_n to_o a_o long_a term_n why_o do_v one_o die_v a_o inglorious_a death_n and_o another_o more_o honourable_a one_o silent_o drop_v away_o in_o the_o multitude_n while_o another_o be_v make_v a_o sacrifice_n for_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n or_o the_o safety_n of_o his_o country_n this_o be_v a_o mark_n of_o honour_n he_o give_v to_o one_o and_o not_o to_o another_o phil._n 1.29_o to_o you_o it_o be_v give_v the_o manner_n of_o peter_n death_n be_v appoint_v john_n 21.19_o why_o do_v a_o small_a and_o slight_a disease_n against_o the_o rule_n of_o physic_n and_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o best_a practitioner_n dislodge_v one_o man_n soul_n out_o of_o his_o body_n while_o a_o great_a disease_n be_v master_v in_o another_o and_o discharge_v the_o patient_n to_o enjoy_v himself_o a_o long_a time_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n be_v it_o the_o effect_n of_o mean_n so_o much_o as_o of_o the_o sovereign_a disposer_n of_o all_o thing_n if_o mean_v only_o do_v it_o the_o same_o mean_n will_v always_o work_v the_o same_o effect_n and_o soon_o master_v a_o dwarfish_a than_o a_o giantlike_a distemper_n our_o time_n be_v only_o in_o god_n hand_n psal_n 31.15_o either_o to_o cut_v short_a or_o continue_v long_o as_o his_o sovereignty_n make_v the_o first_o marriage_n knot_n so_o he_o reserve_v the_o sole_a authority_n to_o himself_o to_o make_v the_o divorce_n 4._o the_o dominion_n of_o god_n be_v manifest_a in_o his_o be_v a_o redeemer_n as_o well_o as_o lawgiver_n proprietor_n and_o governor_n his_o sovereignty_n be_v manifest_a in_o the_o creation_n in_o bestow_v upon_o this_o or_o that_o part_n of_o matter_n a_o form_n more_o excellent_a than_o upon_o another_o he_o be_v a_o lawgiver_n to_o man_n and_o angel_n and_o prescribe_v they_o rule_n according_a to_o the_o council_n of_o his_o own_o will._n these_o be_v his_o creature_n and_o perfect_o at_o his_o disposal_n but_o in_o redemption_n a_o sovereignty_n be_v exercise_v over_o the_o son_n the_o second_o person_n in_o the_o trinity_n one_o equal_a with_o the_o father_n in_o essence_n and_o work_n by_o who_o the_o world_n be_v create_v and_o by_o who_o they_o do_v consist_v the_o whole_a gospel_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o declaration_n of_o his_o sovereign_a pleasure_n concern_v christ_n and_o concern_v we_o in_o he_o it_o be_v therefore_o call_v the_o mystery_n of_o his_o will_n eph._n 1.9_o the_o will_n of_o god_n as_o distinct_a from_o the_o will_n of_o christ_n a_o purpose_n in_o himself_o not_o move_v thereunto_o by_o any_o the_o whole_a design_n be_v frame_v in_o the_o deity_n and_o as_o much_o the_o purpose_n of_o his_o sovereign_a will_n as_o the_o contrivance_n of_o his_o immense_a wisdom_n he_o decree_v in_o his_o own_o pleasure_n to_o have_v the_o second_o person_n assume_v our_o nature_n for_o to_o deliver_v mankind_n from_o that_o misery_n whereinto_o it_o be_v fall_v the_o whole_a of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o privilege_n of_o it_o be_v in_o that_o chapter_n resolve_v into_o the_o will_n and_o pleasure_n of_o god_n god_n be_v therefore_o call_v the_o head_n of_o christ_n 1_o cor._n 11.3_o as_o christ_n be_v superior_a to_o all_o man_n and_o the_o man_n superior_a to_o the_o woman_n so_o be_v god_n superior_a to_o christ_n and_o of_o a_o more_o eminent_a dignity_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o constitute_v he_o mediator_n christ_n be_v subject_a to_o god_n as_o the_o body_n to_o the_o head_n head_n be_v a_o title_n of_o government_n and_o sovereignty_n and_o magistrate_n be_v call_v the_o head_n of_o the_o people_n as_o christ_n be_v the_o head_n of_o man_n so_o be_v god_n the_o head_n of_o christ_n and_o as_o man_n be_v subject_a to_o christ_n so_o be_v christ_n
as_o he_o will_v have_v do_v those_o sinner_n in_o who_o stead_n he_o suffer_v without_o this_o act_n of_o sovereignty_n in_o god_n we_o have_v for_o ever_o perish_v for_o if_o we_o can_v suppose_v christ_n lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o we_o without_o the_o pleasure_n and_o order_n of_o god_n he_o can_v not_o have_v be_v say_v to_o have_v bear_v our_o punishment_n what_o can_v he_o have_v undergo_v in_o his_o humanity_n but_o a_o temporal_a death_n but_o more_o than_o this_o be_v due_a to_o we_o even_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n which_o far_o exceed_v the_o calamity_n of_o a_o mere_a bodily_a death_n the_o soul_n be_v principal_a in_o the_o crime_n be_v to_o be_v principal_a in_o the_o punishment_n the_o wrath_n of_o god_n can_v not_o have_v drop_v upon_o his_o soul_n and_o render_v it_o so_o full_a of_o agony_n without_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n a_o creature_n be_v not_o capable_a to_o reach_v the_o soul_n neither_o as_o to_o comfort_v nor_o terror_n and_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n can_v not_o have_v make_v he_o a_o sufferer_n if_o it_o have_v not_o first_o consider_v he_o a_o sinner_n by_o imputation_n or_o by_o inhaerency_n and_o actual_a commission_n of_o a_o crime_n in_o his_o own_o person_n the_o latter_a be_v far_o from_o christ_n who_o be_v holy_a harmless_a and_o undefiled_a he_o must_v be_v consider_v then_o in_o the_o other_o state_n of_o imputation_n which_o can_v not_o be_v without_o a_o sovereign_a appointment_n or_o at_o least_o concession_n of_o god_n for_o without_o it_o he_o can_v have_v have_v no_o more_o authority_n to_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o we_o than_o abraham_n can_v have_v have_v to_o have_v sacrifice_v his_o son_n or_o any_o man_n to_o expose_v himself_o to_o death_n without_o a_o call_n nor_o can_v any_o plea_n have_v be_v enter_v in_o the_o court_n of_o heaven_n either_o by_o christ_n for_o we_o or_o by_o we_o for_o ourselves_o and_o though_o the_o death_n of_o so_o great_a a_o person_n have_v be_v meritorious_a in_o itself_o it_o have_v not_o be_v meritorious_a for_o we_o or_o accept_v for_o we_o christ_n be_v deliver_v up_o by_o he_o rom._n 8.32_o in_o every_o part_n of_o that_o condition_n wherein_o he_o be_v and_o suffer_v and_o to_o that_o end_n that_o we_o may_v become_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o 2_o cor._n 5.21_o that_o we_o may_v have_v the_o righteousness_n of_o he_o that_o be_v god_n impute_v to_o we_o or_o that_o we_o may_v have_v a_o righteousness_n as_o great_a and_o proportion_v to_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n as_o god_n require_v it_o be_v a_o act_n of_o divine_a sovereignty_n to_o account_v he_o that_o be_v righteous_a a_o sinner_n in_o our_o stead_n and_o to_o account_v we_o who_o be_v sinner_n righteous_a upon_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o death_n 4._o this_o be_v do_v by_o the_o command_n of_o god_n by_o god_n as_o a_o lawgiver_n have_v the_o supreme_a legislative_a and_o praeceptive_a authority_n in_o which_o respect_n the_o whole_a work_n of_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o be_v a_o answer_n to_o a_o law_n not_o one_o give_v he_o but_o put_v into_o his_o heart_n as_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n be_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n at_o first_o psal_n 40.7_o 8._o thy_o law_n be_v within_o my_o heart_n this_o law_n be_v not_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n or_o moral_a law_n though_o that_o be_v also_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o christ_n but_o the_o command_n of_o do_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v necessary_a for_o our_o salvation_n and_o not_o a_o command_n so_o much_o of_o do_v as_o of_o die_v the_o moral_a law_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o christ_n will_v have_v do_v we_o no_o good_a without_o the_o mediatory_a law_n we_o have_v be_v where_o we_o be_v by_o the_o sole_a observance_n of_o the_o precept_n of_o the_o moral_a law_n without_o his_o suffering_n the_o penalty_n of_o it_o the_o law_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o law_n of_o suffering_n or_o die_v the_o do_v that_o for_o we_o by_o his_o death_n which_o the_o blood_n of_o sacrifice_n be_v unable_a to_o effect_v legal_a sacrifice_n thou_o will_v not_o thy_o law_n be_v within_o my_o heart_n i_o e._n thy_o law_n order_v i_o to_o be_v a_o sacrifice_n it_o be_v that_o law_n his_o obedience_n to_o which_o be_v principal_o accept_v and_o esteem_v and_o that_o be_v principal_o his_o passive_a his_o obedience_n to_o death_n phil._n 2.8_o this_o be_v the_o special_a command_n receive_v from_o god_n that_o he_o shall_v die_v john_n 10.18_o it_o be_v not_o so_o clear_o manifest_v when_o this_o command_n be_v give_v whither_o after_o the_o incarnation_n of_o christ_n or_o at_o the_o point_n of_o his_o constitution_n as_o mediator_n upon_o the_o transaction_n between_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n concern_v the_o affair_n of_o redemption_n the_o promise_n be_v give_v before_o the_o world_n begin_v tit._n 1.2_o may_v not_o the_o precept_n be_v give_v before_o the_o world_n begin_v to_o christ_n as_o consider_v in_o the_o quality_n of_o mediator_n and_o redeemer_n precept_n and_o promise_n usual_o attend_v one_o another_o every_o covenant_n be_v make_v up_o of_o both_o christ_n consider_v here_o as_o the_o son_n of_o god_n in_o the_o divine_a nature_n be_v not_o capable_a of_o a_o command_n or_o promise_n but_o consider_v in_o the_o relation_n of_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o man_n he_o be_v capable_a of_o both_o promise_v of_o assistance_n be_v make_v before_o his_o actual_a incarnation_n of_o which_o the_o prophet_n be_v full_a why_o not_o precept_n for_o his_o obedience_n since_o long_o before_o his_o incarnation_n this_o be_v his_o speech_n in_o the_o prophet_n thy_o law_n be_v within_o my_o heart_n however_o a_o command_n a_o law_n it_o be_v which_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o divine_a sovereignty_n that_o as_o the_o sovereignty_n of_o god_n be_v impeach_v and_o violate_v by_o the_o disobedience_n of_o adam_n it_o may_v be_v own_a and_o vindicate_v by_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n that_o as_o we_o fall_v by_o disloyalty_n to_o it_o we_o may_v rise_v by_o the_o high_a submission_n to_o it_o in_o another_o head_n infinite_o superior_a in_o his_o person_n to_o adam_n by_o who_o we_o fall_v 5._o this_o sovereignty_n of_o god_n appear_v in_o exalt_v christ_n to_o such_o a_o sovereign_a dignity_n as_o our_o redeemer_n 65._o redeemer_n lessius_fw-la de_fw-fr perfect_a divin_fw-fr lib._n 10._o p._n 65._o some_o indeed_o say_v that_o this_o sovereignty_n of_o christ_n humane_a nature_n be_v natural_a and_o the_o right_n of_o it_o result_v from_o its_o union_n with_o the_o divine_a as_o a_o lady_n of_o mean_a condition_n when_o espouse_v and_o marry_v to_o a_o prince_n have_v by_o virtue_n of_o that_o a_o natural_a right_n to_o some_o kind_n of_o jurisdiction_n over_o the_o whole_a kingdom_n because_o she_o be_v one_o with_o the_o king_n but_o to_o wave_v this_o the_o scripture_n place_v whole_o the_o confer_v such_o a_o authority_n upon_o the_o pleasure_n and_o will_n of_o god_n as_o christ_n be_v a_o gift_n of_o god_n sovereign_a will_n to_o we_o so_o this_o be_v a_o gift_n of_o god_n sovereign_a will_n to_o christ_n matt._n 28.28_o all_o power_n be_v give_v i_o and_o he_o give_v he_o to_o be_v head_n over_o all_o thing_n to_o the_o church_n eph._n 1.22_o god_n give_v he_o a_o name_n above_o every_o name_n phil._n 2.9_o and_o therefore_o his_o throne_n he_o sit_v upon_o be_v call_v the_o throne_n of_o his_o father_n rev._n 3.21_o and_o he_o commit_v all_o judgement_n to_o the_o son_n i._n e._n all_o government_n and_o dominion_n a_o empire_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n joh._n 5.22_o and_o that_o because_o he_o be_v the_o son_n of_o man._n v._n 27._o which_o may_v be_v understand_v that_o the_o father_n have_v give_v he_o authority_n to_o exercise_v that_o judgement_n and_o government_n as_o the_o son_n of_o man_n which_o he_o original_o have_v as_o the_o son_n of_o god_n or_o rather_o because_o he_o become_v a_o servant_n and_o humble_v himself_o to_o death_n he_o give_v he_o this_o authority_n as_o the_o reward_n of_o his_o obedience_n and_o humility_n conformable_a to_o phil._n 2.9_o this_o be_v a_o act_n of_o the_o high_a sovereignty_n of_o god_n to_o obscure_v his_o own_o authority_n in_o a_o sense_n and_o take_v into_o association_n with_o he_o or_o vicarious_a subordination_n to_o he_o the_o humane_a nature_n of_o christ_n as_o unite_v to_o the_o divine_a not_o only_o lift_v it_o above_o the_o head_n of_o all_o the_o angel_n but_o give_v that_o person_n in_o our_o nature_n a_o empire_n over_o they_o who_o nature_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o we_o yea_o the_o sovereignty_n of_o god_n appear_v in_o the_o whole_a management_n of_o this_o kingly_a office_n of_o christ_n for_o it_o be_v manage_v in_o every_o part_n of_o it_o
though_o divine_v take_v notice_n of_o other_o sin_n in_o the_o fall_n of_o adam_n yet_o god_n in_o his_o trial_n charge_v he_o with_o none_o but_o this_o and_o do_v put_v upon_o his_o question_n a_o emphasis_n of_o his_o own_o authority_n gen._n 3.11_o have_v thou_o eat_v of_o the_o tree_n whereof_o i_o command_v you_o that_o thou_o shall_v not_o eat_v this_o i_o be_o displease_v with_o that_o thou_o shall_v disow_v my_o dominion_n over_o thyself_o and_o this_o garden_n this_o be_v the_o inlet_n to_o all_o the_o other_o sin_n as_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o god_n sovereignty_n be_v the_o first_o step_n to_o the_o practice_n of_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o creature_n so_o the_o disow_a his_o sovereignty_n be_v the_o first_o spring_n of_o all_o the_o extravagancy_n of_o a_o creature_n every_o sin_n against_o the_o sovereign_a lawgiver_n be_v worthy_a of_o death_n the_o transgression_n of_o this_o positive_a command_n deserve_v death_n and_o procure_v it_o to_o spread_v itself_o over_o the_o face_n of_o the_o world_n god_n dominion_n can_v be_v despise_v without_o merit_v the_o great_a punishment_n 1._o punishment_n necessary_o follow_v upon_o the_o doctrine_n of_o sovereignty_n it_o be_v a_o faint_a and_o a_o feeble_a sovereignty_n that_o can_v preserve_v itself_o and_o vindicate_v its_o own_o wrong_n against_o rebellious_a subject_n the_o height_n of_o god_n dominion_n infer_v a_o vengeance_n on_o the_o contemner_n of_o it_o if_o god_n be_v a_o eternal_a king_n he_o be_v a_o eternal_a judge_n since_o sin_n unlink_v the_o dependence_n between_o god_n the_o sovereign_n and_o man_n the_o subject_n if_o god_n do_v not_o vindicate_v the_o right_n of_o his_o sovereignty_n and_o the_o authority_n of_o his_o law_n he_o will_v seem_v to_o despise_v his_o own_o dominion_n be_v weary_a of_o it_o and_o not_o act_v the_o part_n of_o a_o good_a governor_n but_o god_n be_v tender_a of_o his_o prerogative_n and_o do_v most_o bestir_v himself_o when_o man_n exalt_v themselves_o proud_o against_o he_o exod._n 18.11_o in_o the_o thing_n wherein_o they_o deal_v proud_o he_o will_v be_v above_o they_o when_o pharaoh_n think_v himself_o a_o mate_n for_o god_n and_o proud_o reject_v his_o command_n as_o if_o they_o have_v be_v the_o message_n of_o some_o petty_a arabian_a lord_n god_n right_n his_o own_o authority_n upon_o the_o life_n of_o his_o enemy_n by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o red_a sea_n he_o turn_v a_o great_a king_n into_o a_o beast_n to_o make_v he_o know_v that_o the_o most_o high_o rule_v in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o man_n dan._n 4.16_o 17._o the_o demand_n be_v by_o the_o word_n of_o the_o holy_a one_o to_o the_o intent_n that_o the_o live_a may_v know_v that_o the_o most_o high_a rule_v in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o man_n and_o that_o by_o the_o petition_n of_o the_o angel_n who_o can_v endure_v that_o the_o empire_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v obscure_v and_o diminish_v by_o the_o pride_n of_o man_n beside_o the_o tender_a respect_n he_o have_v to_o his_o own_o glory_n he_o be_v constant_o present_v with_o the_o solicitation_n of_o the_o angel_n to_o punish_v the_o proud_a one_o of_o the_o earth_n that_o darken_v the_o glory_n of_o his_o majesty_n it_o be_v necessary_a for_o the_o rescue_n of_o his_o honour_n and_o necessary_a for_o the_o satisfaction_n of_o his_o illustrious_a attendant_n who_o will_v think_v it_o a_o shame_n to_o they_o to_o serve_v a_o lord_n that_o be_v always_o unconcern_v in_o the_o rebellion_n of_o his_o creature_n and_o tame_o suffer_v their_o spurn_v at_o his_o throne_n and_o therefore_o there_o be_v a_o day_n wherein_o the_o haughtiness_n of_o man_n shall_v be_v bow_v down_o the_o cedar_n of_o lebanon_n overthrow_v and_o high_a mountain_n level_v that_o god_n may_v be_v exalt_v in_o that_o day_n isa_n 2.11_o 12._o etc._n etc._n pride_n be_v a_o sin_n that_o immediate_o swell_v against_o god_n authority_n this_o shall_v be_v bring_v down_o that_o god_n may_v be_v exalt_v not_o that_o he_o shall_v have_v a_o real_a exaltation_n as_o if_o he_o be_v actual_o depose_v from_o his_o government_n but_o that_o he_o shall_v be_v manifest_v to_o be_v the_o sovereign_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n it_o be_v necessary_a there_o shall_v be_v a_o day_n to_o chase_v away_o those_o cloud_n that_o be_v upon_o his_o throne_n that_o the_o lustre_n of_o his_o majesty_n may_v break_v forth_o to_o the_o confusion_n of_o all_o the_o child_n of_o pride_n that_o vaunt_n against_o he_o god_n have_v a_o dominion_n over_o we_o as_o a_o lawgiver_n as_o we_o be_v his_o creature_n and_o a_o dominion_n over_o we_o in_o away_o of_o justice_n as_o we_o be_v his_o criminal_o 2._o this_o punishment_n be_v unavoidable_a 1._o none_o can_v escape_v he_o he_o have_v the_o sole_a authority_n over_o hell_n and_o death_n the_o key_n of_o both_o be_v in_o his_o hand_n the_o great_a caesar_n can_v no_o more_o escape_v he_o than_o the_o mean_a peasant_n who_o be_v thou_o o_o great_a mountain_n before_o zerubbabel_n zac._n 4.7_o the_o height_n of_o angel_n be_v no_o match_n for_o he_o much_o less_o that_o of_o the_o mortal_a grandee_n of_o the_o world_n they_o can_v no_o more_o resist_v he_o than_o the_o mean_a person_n but_o be_v rather_o as_o the_o high_a steeple_n the_o fit_a mark_n for_o his_o crush_a thunder_n if_o he_o speak_v the_o word_n the_o principality_n of_o man_n come_v down_o and_o the_o crown_n of_o their_o glory_n jer._n 13.18_o he_o can_v take_v the_o mighty_a away_o in_o a_o moment_n and_o that_o without_o hand_n i._n e._n without_o instrument_n job_n 34.20_o the_o strong_a be_v like_o the_o foot_n of_o nebuchadnezzar_n image_n iron_n and_o clay_n iron_n to_o man_n but_o clay_n to_o god_n to_o be_v crumble_v to_o nothing_o 2._o what_o comfort_n can_v be_v reap_v from_o a_o creature_n when_o the_o sovereign_n of_o the_o world_n arm_n himself_o with_o terror_n and_o begin_v his_o visitation_n isa_n 10.3_o what_o will_v you_o do_v in_o the_o day_n of_o visitation_n to_o who_o will_v you_o fly_v for_o help_v and_o where_o will_v you_o leave_v your_o glory_n the_o torment_n from_o a_o subject_a may_v be_v relieve_v by_o the_o prince_n but_o where_o can_v there_o be_v a_o appeal_n from_o the_o sovereign_n of_o the_o world_n where_o be_v there_o any_o above_o he_o to_o control_v he_o if_o he_o will_v overthrow_v we_o who_o be_v there_o to_o call_v he_o to_o account_v and_o say_v to_o he_o what_o do_v thou_o he_o work_v by_o a_o uncontrollable_a authority_n he_o need_v not_o ask_v leave_n of_o any_o isa_n 43.13_o he_o work_v and_o none_o can_v let_v it_o as_o when_o he_o will_v relieve_v none_o can_v afflict_v so_o when_o he_o will_v wound_v none_o can_v relieve_v if_o a_o king_n appoint_v the_o punishment_n of_o a_o rebel_n the_o great_a favourite_n in_o the_o court_n can_v speak_v a_o comfortable_a word_n to_o he_o the_o most_o belove_a angel_n in_o heaven_n can_v sweeten_v and_o ease_v the_o spirit_n of_o a_o man_n that_o the_o sovereign_a power_n be_v set_v against_o to_o make_v the_o butt_n of_o his_o wrath_n the_o devil_n lie_v under_o his_o sentence_n and_o wear_v their_o chain_n as_o mark_n of_o their_o condemnation_n without_o hope_n of_o ever_o have_v they_o file_v off_o since_o they_o be_v lay_v upon_o they_o by_o the_o authority_n of_o a_o unaccountable_a sovereign_n 3._o by_o his_o sovereign_a authority_n god_n can_v make_v any_o creature_n the_o instrument_n of_o his_o vengeance_n he_o have_v all_o the_o creature_n at_o his_o beck_n and_o can_v commission_n any_o of_o they_o to_o be_v a_o dreadful_a scourge_n strong_a wind_n and_o tempest_n fulfil_v his_o word_n psal_n 148.8_o the_o lightning_n answer_v he_o at_o his_o call_n and_o cry_v aloud_o here_o be_v we_o job_n 38.35_o by_o his_o sovereign_a authority_n he_o can_v render_v locust_n as_o mischievous_a as_o lion_n forge_v the_o mean_a creature_n into_o sword_n and_o arrow_n and_o commission_n the_o most_o despicable_a to_o be_v his_o executioner_n he_o can_v cut_v off_o joy_n from_o our_o spirit_n and_o make_v our_o own_o heart_n be_v our_o tormentor_n our_o most_o confident_a friend_n our_o persecutor_n our_o near_a relation_n to_o be_v his_o avenger_n they_o be_v more_o his_o who_o be_v their_o sovereign_n than_o we_o who_o place_n a_o vain_a confidence_n in_o they_o rather_o than_o abraham_n shall_v want_v child_n he_o can_v raise_v up_o stone_n and_o adopt_v they_o into_o his_o family_n and_o rather_o than_o not_o execute_v his_o vengeance_n he_o can_v array_v the_o stone_n in_o the_o street_n and_o make_v they_o his_o arm_a subject_n against_o we_o if_o he_o speak_v the_o word_n a_o hair_n shall_v drop_v from_o our_o head_n to_o choke_v we_o or_o a_o vapour_n congeal_v into_o rheum_n in_o our_o head_n shall_v dropdown_o and_o putrify_v our_o
garden_n one_o follow_v immediate_o the_o other_o gen._n 2.15_o 16._o the_o lord_n god_n take_v the_o man_n and_o put_v he_o into_o the_o garden_n of_o eden_n to_o dress_v it_o and_o the_o lord_n god_n command_v the_o man_n say_v of_o every_o tree_n of_o the_o garden_n thou_o may_v free_o eat_v but_o of_o the_o tree_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o good_a and_o evil_n thou_o shall_v not_o eat_v of_o it_o etc._n etc._n nothing_o be_v to_o be_v enjoy_v by_o man_n but_o upon_o the_o condition_n of_o obedience_n to_o his_o lord_n and_o it_o be_v observe_v that_o in_o the_o description_n of_o the_o creation_n god_n be_v not_o call_v lord_n till_o the_o finish_n of_o the_o creation_n and_o particular_o in_o the_o form_n of_o man_n gen._n 2.7_o and_o the_o lord_n god_n form_v man_n though_o he_o be_v lord_n of_o all_o creature_n yet_o it_o be_v in_o man_n he_o will_v have_v his_o sovereignty_n particular_o manifest_v and_o by_o man_n have_v his_o authority_n special_o acknowledge_v the_o law_n be_v prefaced_a with_o this_o title_n i_o be_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n exod._n 20.2_o authority_n in_o lord_n sweetness_n in_o god_n the_o one_o to_o enjoin_v the_o other_o to_o allure_v obedience_n and_o god_n enforce_v several_a of_o the_o command_n with_o the_o same_o title_n and_o as_o he_o begin_v many_o precept_n with_o it_o so_o he_o conclude_v they_o with_o the_o same_o title_n i_o be_o the_o lord_n levit._n 19.37_o and_o in_o other_o place_n in_o all_o his_o communication_n of_o his_o goodness_n to_o man_n in_o way_n of_o blessing_n they_o he_o stand_v upon_o the_o preservation_n of_o the_o right_n of_o his_o sovereignty_n and_o manifest_v his_o graciousness_n in_o favour_n of_o his_o authority_n i_o be_o the_o lord_n your_o god_n your_o god_n in_o all_o my_o perfection_n for_o your_o advantage_n but_o yet_o your_o sovereign_n for_o your_o obedience_n in_o all_o his_o condescension_n he_o will_v have_v the_o right_n of_o this_o untouched_a and_o unviolated_a by_o we_o when_o christ_n will_v give_v the_o most_o pregnant_a instance_n of_o his_o condescend_v and_o humble_a kindness_n he_o urge_v his_o authority_n to_o ballast_n their_o spirit_n from_o any_o presumptuous_a eruption_n because_o of_o his_o humility_n john_n 13.13_o you_o call_v i_o master_n and_o lord_n and_o you_o say_v well_o for_o so_o i_o be_o he_o assert_v his_o authority_n and_o press_v they_o to_o their_o duty_n when_o he_o have_v seem_v to_o lay_v it_o by_o for_o the_o demeanour_n of_o a_o servant_n and_o have_v below_o the_o dignity_n of_o a_o master_n put_v on_o the_o humility_n of_o a_o mean_a underling_n to_o wash_v the_o disciple_n foot_n all_o which_o be_v to_o oblige_v they_o to_o perform_v the_o command_n he_o then_o give_v they_o ver_fw-la 14._o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o authority_n and_o imitation_n of_o his_o example_n 4._o all_o creature_n obey_v he_o all_o creature_n punctual_o observe_v the_o law_n he_o have_v imprint_v on_o their_o nature_n and_o in_o their_o several_a capacity_n acknowledge_v he_o their_o sovereign_n they_o move_v according_a to_o the_o inclination_n he_o imprint_v on_o they_o the_o sea_n contain_v itself_o in_o its_o bound_n and_o the_o sun_n step_v not_o out_o of_o its_o sphere_n the_o star_n march_v in_o their_o order_n they_o continue_v this_o day_n according_a to_o thy_o ordinance_n for_o all_o be_v thy_o servant_n psal_n 119.91_o if_o he_o order_v thing_n contrary_a to_o their_o primitive_a nature_n they_o obey_v he_o when_o he_o speak_v the_o word_n the_o devour_a fire_n become_v gentle_a and_o touch_v not_o a_o hair_n of_o the_o child_n he_o will_v preserve_v the_o hunger-starved_a lion_n suspend_v their_o ravenous_a nature_n when_o so_o good_a a_o morsel_n as_o daniel_n be_v set_v before_o they_o and_o the_o sun_n which_o have_v be_v in_o perpetual_a motion_n since_o its_o creation_n obey_v the_o writ_n of_o ease_n god_n send_v it_o in_o joshua_n time_n and_o stand_v still_o shall_v insensible_a and_o sensible_a creature_n be_v punctual_a to_o his_o order_n passive_o acknowledge_v his_o authority_n shall_v lion_n and_o serpent_n obey_v god_n in_o their_o place_n and_o shall_v not_o man_n who_o can_v by_o reason_n argue_v out_o the_o sovereignty_n of_o god_n and_o understand_v the_o sense_n and_o goodness_n of_o his_o law_n and_o active_o obey_v god_n with_o that_o will_v he_o have_v enrich_v he_o with_o above_o other_o creature_n yet_o the_o truth_n be_v every_o sensitive_a yea_o every_o senseless_a creature_n obey_v god_n more_o than_o his_o rational_a more_o than_o his_o gracious_a creature_n in_o this_o world_n the_o rational_a creature_n since_o the_o fall_n have_v a_o prevail_a principle_n of_o corruption_n let_v the_o obedience_n of_o other_o creature_n incite_v we_o more_o to_o imitate_v they_o and_o shame_v our_o remissness_n in_o not_o acknowledge_v the_o dominion_n of_o god_n in_o the_o just_a way_n he_o prescribe_v we_o to_o walk_v in_o well_o then_o let_v we_o not_o pretend_v to_o own_o god_n as_o our_o lord_n and_o yet_o act_v the_o part_n of_o rebel_n let_v we_o give_v he_o the_o reverence_n and_o pay_v he_o that_o obedience_n which_o of_o right_n belong_v to_o so_o great_a a_o king_n whatsoever_o he_o speak_v as_o a_o true_a god_n aught_o to_o be_v believe_v whatsoever_o he_o order_v as_o a_o sovereign_a god_n aught_o to_o be_v obey_v let_v not_o god_n have_v less_o than_o man_n nor_o man_n have_v more_o than_o god_n it_o be_v a_o common_a principle_n write_v upon_o the_o reason_n of_o all_o man_n that_o respect_n and_o observance_n be_v due_a to_o the_o majesty_n of_o a_o man_n much_o more_o to_o the_o majesty_n of_o god_n as_o a_o lawgiver_n 2._o as_o this_o doctrine_n present_v we_o motive_n so_o it_o direct_v we_o to_o the_o manner_n and_o kind_n of_o our_o obedience_n to_o god_n 1._o it_o must_v be_v with_o a_o respect_n to_o his_o authority_n as_o the_o veracity_n of_o god_n be_v the_o formal_a object_n of_o faith_n and_o the_o reason_n why_o we_o believe_v the_o thing_n he_o have_v reveal_v so_o the_o authority_n of_o god_n be_v the_o formal_a object_n of_o our_o obedience_n or_o the_o reason_n why_o we_o observe_v the_o thing_n he_o have_v command_v there_o must_v be_v a_o respect_n to_o his_o will_n as_o the_o rule_n as_o well_o as_o to_o his_o glory_n as_o the_o end_n it_o be_v not_o formal_o obedience_n that_o be_v not_o do_v with_o a_o regard_n to_o the_o order_n of_o god_n though_o it_o may_v be_v material_o obedience_n as_o it_o answer_v the_o matter_n of_o the_o precept_n as_o when_o man_n will_v abstain_v from_o excess_n and_o riot_v because_o it_o be_v ruinous_a to_o their_o health_n not_o because_o it_o be_v forbid_v by_o the_o great_a lawgiver_n this_o be_v to_o pay_v a_o respect_n to_o our_o own_o conveniency_n and_o interest_n not_o a_o conscientious_a observance_n to_o god_n a_o regard_n to_o our_o health_n not_o to_o our_o sovereign_n a_o kindness_n to_o ourselves_o not_o a_o justice_n due_a to_o the_o right_n of_o god_n there_o must_v not_o only_o be_v a_o consideration_n of_o the_o matter_n of_o the_o precept_n as_o convenient_a but_o a_o consideration_n of_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o lawgiver_n as_o obligatory_a thus_o say_v the_o lord_n usher_n in_o every_o order_n of_o he_o direct_v our_o eye_n to_o the_o authority_n enact_v it_o jeroboam_n do_v god_n will_n of_o pprophecy_n in_o take_v the_o kingdom_n of_o israel_n and_o the_o devil_n may_v be_v subservient_fw-fr in_o god_n will_n or_o providence_n but_o neither_o of_o they_o be_v put_v upon_o the_o account_n of_o obedience_n because_o not_o do_v intentional_o with_o any_o conscience_n of_o the_o sovereignty_n of_o god_n god_n will_v have_v this_o own_a by_o a_o regular_a respect_n to_o it_o so_o much_o he_o insist_o upon_o the_o honour_n of_o it_o that_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n god-man_n be_v most_o agreeable_a to_o he_o not_o only_o as_o it_o be_v great_a and_o admirable_a in_o itself_o but_o also_o for_o that_o ravish_a obedience_n to_o his_o will_n which_o be_v the_o life_n and_o glory_n of_o his_o sacrifice_n whereby_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n be_v not_o only_o own_v in_o the_o offer_n but_o the_o sovereignty_n of_o god_n own_v in_o the_o obedience_n phil._n 2.8_o he_o become_v obedient_a unto_o death_n wherefore_o god_n high_o exalt_v he_o 2._o it_o must_v be_v the_o best_a and_o most_o exact_a obedience_n the_o most_o sovereign_a authority_n call_v for_o the_o exact_a and_o low_a observance_n the_o high_a lord_n for_o the_o deep_a homage_n be_v he_o be_v a_o great_a king_n he_o must_v have_v the_o best_a in_o our_o flock_n mal._n 1._o obedience_n be_v due_a to_o god_n as_o king_n and_o the_o choice_a obedience_n be_v due_a to_o he_o as_o he_o be_v the_o most_o excellent_a king_n the_o more_o majestic_a and_o noble_a
he_o send_v but_o a_o few_o drop_n out_o of_o the_o cloud_n which_o he_o may_v make_v to_o break_v in_o the_o gross_a and_o fall_v down_o upon_o our_o head_n to_o overwhelm_v we_o he_o abate_v much_o of_o what_o he_o may_v do_v when_o he_o may_v sweep_v away_o a_o whole_a nation_n by_o deluge_n of_o water_n corruption_n of_o the_o air_n or_o convulsion_n of_o the_o earth_n or_o by_o other_o way_n that_o be_v not_o want_v at_o his_o order_n he_o pick_v out_o only_o some_o person_n some_o family_n some_o city_n send_v a_o plague_n into_o one_o house_n and_o not_o into_o another_o here_o be_v patience_n to_o the_o stock_n of_o a_o nation_n while_o he_o inflict_v punishment_n upon_o some_o of_o the_o most_o notorious_a sinner_n in_o it_o herod_n be_v sudden_o snatch_v away_o be_v willing_o flatter_v into_o the_o thought_n of_o his_o be_v a_o god_n god_n single_v out_o the_o chief_a in_o the_o herd_n for_o who_o sake_n he_o have_v be_v affront_v by_o the_o rabble_n act._n 12.22_o 23._o some_o find_v he_o spare_v they_o while_o other_o feel_v he_o destroy_v they_o he_o arrest_v some_o when_o he_o may_v seize_v all_o all_o be_v his_o debtor_n and_o often_o in_o great_a desolation_n bring_v upon_o a_o people_n for_o their_o sin_n he_o have_v leave_v a_o stump_n in_o the_o earth_n as_o daniel_n speak_v dan._n 4.15_o for_o a_o nation_n to_o grow_v upon_o it_o again_o and_o arise_v to_o a_o strong_a constitution_n he_o do_v punish_v less_o than_o our_o iniquity_n deserve_v ezra_n 9.13_o and_o reward_v we_o not_o according_a to_o our_o iniquity_n psal_n 103.10_o the_o greatness_n of_o any_o punishment_n in_o this_o life_n answer_v not_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o crime_n though_o there_o be_v a_o equity_n in_o whatsoever_o he_o do_v yet_o there_o be_v not_o a_o equality_n to_o what_o we_o deserve_v our_o iniquity_n will_v justify_v a_o severe_a treat_v of_o we_o his_o justice_n go_v not_o here_o to_o the_o end_n of_o its_o line_n it_o be_v stop_v in_o its_o progress_n and_o the_o blow_n of_o it_o weaken_a by_o his_o patience_n he_o do_v not_o curse_v the_o earth_n after_o adam_n fall_n that_o it_o shall_v bring_v forth_o no_o fruit_n but_o that_o it_o shall_v not_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n without_o the_o wearisome_a toil_n of_o man_n and_o subject_v he_o to_o distemper_n present_o but_o inflict_v not_o death_n immediate_o while_o he_o punish_v he_o he_o support_v he_o and_o while_o he_o expel_v he_o from_o paradise_n he_o do_v not_o order_v he_o not_o to_o cast_v his_o eye_n towards_o it_o and_o conceive_v some_o hope_n of_o regain_n that_o happy_a place_n 5._o his_o patience_n be_v see_v in_o give_v great_a mercy_n after_o provocation_n he_o be_v so_o slow_a to_o anger_v that_o he_o heap_v many_o kindness_n upon_o a_o rebel_n instead_o of_o punishment_n there_o be_v a_o prosperous_a wickedness_n wherein_o the_o provoker_n strength_n continue_v firm_a the_o trouble_n which_o like_a cloud_n drop_v upon_o other_o be_v blow_v away_o from_o they_o and_o they_o be_v not_o plague_v like_o other_o man_n that_o have_v a_o more_o worthy_a demeanour_n towards_o god_n psal_n 73.3_o 4_o 5._o he_o do_v not_o only_o continue_v their_o life_n but_o send_v out_o fresh_a beam_n of_o his_o goodness_n upon_o they_o and_o call_v they_o by_o his_o blessing_n that_o they_o may_v acknowledge_v their_o own_o fault_n and_o his_o bounty_n which_o he_o be_v not_o oblige_v to_o by_o any_o gratitude_n he_o meet_v with_o from_o they_o but_o by_o the_o richness_n of_o his_o own_o patient_a nature_n for_o he_o find_v the_o unthank_v fullness_n of_o man_n as_o great_a as_o his_o benefit_n to_o they_o he_o do_v not_o only_o continue_v his_o outward_a mercy_n while_o we_o continue_v our_o sin_n but_o sometime_o give_v fresh_a benefit_n after_o new_a provocation_n that_o if_o possible_a he_o may_v excite_v a_o ingenuity_n in_o man_n when_o israel_n at_o the_o red_a sea_n fling_v dirt_n in_o the_o face_n of_o god_n by_o quarrel_v with_o his_o servant_n moses_n for_o bring_v they_o out_o of_o egypt_n and_o misjudging_a god_n in_o his_o design_n of_o deliverance_n and_o be_v ready_a to_o submit_v themselves_o to_o their_o former_a oppressor_n exod._n 14.11_o 12._o which_o may_v just_o have_v urge_v god_n to_o say_v to_o they_o take_v your_o own_o course_n yet_o he_o be_v not_o only_o patient_a under_o their_o unjust_a charge_n but_o make_v bare_a his_o arm_n in_o a_o deliverance_n at_o the_o red_a sea_n that_o be_v to_o be_v a_o amaze_a monument_n to_o the_o world_n in_o all_o age_n and_o afterward_o when_o they_o repine_o quarrel_v with_o he_o in_o their_o want_n in_o the_o wilderness_n he_o do_v not_o only_o not_o revenge_v himself_o upon_o they_o or_o cast_v off_o the_o conduct_n of_o they_o but_o bear_v with_o they_o by_o a_o miraculous_a long_a suffering_n and_o supply_v they_o with_o miraculous_a provision_n manna_n from_o heaven_n and_o water_n from_o a_o rock_n food_n be_v give_v to_o support_v we_o and_o clothes_n to_o cover_v we_o and_o divine_a patience_n make_v the_o creature_n which_o we_o turn_v to_o another_o use_n than_o what_o they_o be_v at_o first_o intend_v for_o serve_v we_o contrary_a to_o their_o own_o genius_n for_o have_v they_o reason_n no_o question_n but_o they_o will_v complain_v to_o be_v subject_v to_o the_o service_n of_o man_n who_o have_v be_v so_o ungrateful_a to_o their_o creator_n and_o groan_v at_o the_o abuse_n of_o god_n patience_n in_o the_o abuse_n they_o themselves_o suffer_v from_o the_o hand_n of_o man_n 6._o all_o this_o be_v more_o manifest_a if_o we_o consider_v the_o provocation_n he_o have_v wherein_o his_o slowness_n to_o anger_v infinite_o transcend_v the_o patience_n of_o any_o creature_n nay_o the_o spirit_n of_o all_o the_o angel_n and_o glorify_a saint_n in_o heaven_n will_v be_v too_o narrow_a to_o bear_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n for_o one_o day_n nay_o not_o so_o much_o as_o the_o sin_n of_o church_n which_o be_v a_o little_a spot_n in_o the_o whole_a world_n it_o be_v because_o he_o be_v the_o lord_n one_o of_o a_o infinite_a power_n over_o himself_o that_o not_o only_o the_o whole_a mass_n of_o the_o rebellious_a world_n but_o of_o the_o son_n of_o jacob_n either_o consider_v as_o a_o church_n and_o nation_n spring_v from_o the_o loin_n of_o jacob_n or_o consider_v as_o the_o regenerate_v part_n of_o the_o world_n sometime_o call_v the_o seed_n of_o jacob_n be_v not_o consume_v mal._n 3.6_o a_o jonah_n be_v angry_a with_o god_n for_o recall_v his_o anger_n from_o a_o sinful_a people_n have_v god_n commit_v the_o government_n of_o the_o world_n to_o the_o glorify_a saint_n who_o be_v perfect_a in_o love_n and_o holiness_n the_o world_n will_v have_v have_v a_o end_n long_o ago_o they_o will_v have_v act_v that_o which_o they_o sue_v for_o at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n and_o be_v not_o grant_v they_o rev._n 6.10_o how_o long_a lord_n holy_a and_o true_a do_v thou_o not_o avenge_v our_o blood_n on_o they_o that_o dwell_v on_o the_o earth_n god_n have_v design_n of_o patience_n above_o the_o world_n above_o the_o unsinning_a angel_n and_o perfect_o renew_v spirit_n in_o glory_n the_o great_a create_v long_a suffering_n be_v infinite_o disproportion_v to_o the_o divine_a fire_n from_o heaven_n will_v have_v be_v shower_v down_o before_o the_o great_a part_n of_o a_o day_n be_v spend_v if_o a_o create_a patience_n have_v the_o conduct_n of_o the_o world_n though_o that_o creature_n be_v possess_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o patience_n extract_v from_o all_o the_o creature_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n or_o be_v or_o ever_o be_v upon_o the_o earth_n methinks_v moses_n intimate_v this_o for_o as_o soon_o as_o god_n have_v pass_v by_o proclaim_v his_o name_n gracious_a and_o long_o suffer_v as_o soon_o as_o ever_o moses_n have_v pay_v his_o adoration_n he_o fall_v a_o pray_v that_o god_n will_v go_v with_o the_o israelite_n exod._n 34.8_o 9_o for_o it_o be_v a_o stiffnecked_a people_n what_o a_o argument_n be_v here_o for_o god_n to_o go_v along_o with_o they_o he_o may_v rather_o since_o he_o have_v hear_v he_o but_o just_a before_o say_v he_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n clear_v the_o guilty_a desire_n god_n to_o stand_v further_o off_o from_o they_o for_o fear_v the_o fire_n of_o his_o wrath_n shall_v burst_v out_o from_o he_o to_o burn_v they_o as_o he_o do_v the_o sodomite_n but_o he_o consider_v that_o as_o none_o but_o god_n have_v such_o anger_n to_o destroy_v they_o so_o none_o but_o god_n have_v such_o a_o patience_n to_o bear_v with_o they_o it_o be_v as_o much_o as_o if_o he_o shall_v have_v say_v lord_n if_o thou_o shall_v send_v the_o most_o tender_a heart_a angel_n in_o heaven_n to_o have_v the_o guidance_n of_o this_o people_n