wherein_o we_o must_v give_v a_o account_n of_o our_o stewardship_n and_o 2._o luk._n 16._o 2._o be_v no_o long_o steward_n we_o acknowledge_v o_o lord_n that_o we_o be_v guilty_a sinner_n unable_a to_o help_v ourselves_o and_o unworthy_a that_o thou_o shall_v help_v we_o our_o own_o conscience_n condemn_v we_o and_o thou_o may_v 20_o 1_o john_n 3._o 20_o much_o more_o condemn_v we_o for_o thou_o know_v more_o by_o we_o than_o we_o do_v by_o ourselves_o and_o be_v great_a than_o our_o conscience_n but_o o_o god_n be_v merciful_a to_o we_o and_o spare_v we_o in_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o tender_a compassion_n thou_o that_o have_v promise_v pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n to_o all_o repent_a sinner_n work_v in_o we_o we_o beseech_v thou_o a_o serious_a and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o let_v we_o thereby_o obtain_v remission_n of_o sin_n and_o by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n in_o our_o lord_n 25._o rom._n 3._o 24_o 25._o jesus_n christ_n who_o thou_o have_v set_v forth_o to_o 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thy_o house_n the_o habitation_n of_o thy_o holiness_n 8._o psal_n 26._o 8._o and_o the_o place_n where_o thy_o honour_n dwell_v the_o glorious_a majesty_n and_o spotless_a perfect_a purity_n of_o that_o god_n with_o who_o we_o have_v to_o do_v and_o let_v we_o behave_v ourselves_o in_o thy_o sacred_a and_o dreadful_a presence_n with_o that_o reverence_n and_o holy_a fear_n that_o humility_n and_o lowliness_n of_o mind_n that_o simplicity_n and_o godly_a sincerity_n that_o heavenly_a mindedness_n and_o purity_n of_o affection_n that_o firm_a constancy_n of_o resolution_n to_o devote_v ourselves_o to_o thou_o by_o our_o hearty_a obedience_n to_o thy_o law_n as_o it_o become_v dust_n and_o ash_n vile_a creature_n that_o dwell_v in_o house_n of_o clay_n when_o they_o worship_v and_o do_v homage_n to_o that_o sovereign_a majesty_n the_o throne_n of_o who_o glory_n be_v in_o the_o high_a
part_n in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n we_o thankful_o acknowledge_v our_o dependence_n upon_o thou_o and_o that_o our_o life_n and_o all_o the_o comfort_n of_o our_o life_n be_v the_o effect_n of_o thy_o bounty_n and_o goodness_n thy_o hand_n have_v both_o make_v and_o fashion_v we_o in_o the_o womb_n and_o bring_v we_o into_o the_o world_n and_o ever_o since_o we_o see_v the_o light_n thou_o have_v all_o along_o open_v thy_o hand_n and_o fill_v we_o with_o variety_n of_o good_a thing_n though_o for_o our_o many_o and_o great_a sin_n thou_o may_v have_v leave_v we_o naked_a and_o miserable_a and_o bring_v upon_o we_o all_o the_o punishment_n that_o the_o threaten_n of_o thy_o holy_a and_o righteous_a law_n have_v make_v just_o due_a to_o the_o transgressor_n of_o it_o and_o have_v thy_o way_n be_v as_o the_o way_n of_o a_o man_n be_v or_o thy_o thought_n towards_o we_o like_o unto_o our_o thought_n we_o have_v long_o since_o be_v past_o the_o thank-offering_a of_o praise_n the_o benefit_n of_o prayer_n and_o the_o hope_n of_o pardon_n for_o our_o transgression_n have_v be_v multiply_v against_o thou_o and_o our_o iniquity_n have_v go_v over_o 4._o psal_n 38._o 4._o our_o head_n as_o a_o burden_n too_o heavy_a for_o we_o the_o corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n be_v opposite_a to_o thy_o holy_a law_n that_o require_v no_o less_o holy_a principle_n than_o holy_a practice_n and_o by_o the_o transgression_n of_o our_o life_n we_o have_v break_v it_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n we_o confess_v o_o lord_n with_o sorrow_n and_o shame_n our_o ignorance_n of_o thy_o will_n and_o in_o many_o thing_n our_o act_v contrary_a to_o the_o knowledge_n we_o have_v have_v of_o it_o our_o pride_n earthliness_n and_o hypocrisy_n our_o injustice_n uncharitableness_n and_o sensuality_n our_o inordinate_a self-love_n eagerness_n in_o the_o pursuit_n of_o worldly_a thing_n and_o indifferency_n in_o matter_n of_o religion_n our_o impenitency_n and_o unbelief_n the_o hardness_n of_o our_o heart_n notwithstanding_o all_o the_o way_n and_o method_n thou_o have_v take_v to_o soften_v they_o our_o unthankfulness_n for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n our_o incorrigibleness_n under_o all_o thy_o chastisement_n our_o unfruitfulness_n under_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n our_o unfaithfulness_n under_o all_o our_o vow_n and_o promise_n and_o resolution_n of_o service_n and_o obedience_n we_o have_v sin_v against_o a_o clear_a revelation_n of_o thy_o will_n and_o against_o the_o great_a obligation_n to_o compliance_n with_o it_o against_o the_o expression_n of_o a_o tender_a kindness_n in_o thy_o multiply_a mercy_n and_o the_o evidence_n of_o a_o righteous_a severity_n in_o thy_o just_o deserve_a chastisement_n we_o have_v sin_v against_o thy_o invite_a promise_n and_o dreadful_a threaten_n against_o the_o frequent_a warning_n of_o thy_o word_n the_o renew_a motion_n and_o powerful_a conviction_n of_o thy_o spirit_n and_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n we_o have_v sin_v against_o the_o light_n of_o our_o understanding_n against_o our_o promise_n and_o purpose_n of_o obedience_n against_o the_o check_n of_o our_o own_o conscience_n we_o can_v recount_v the_o number_n of_o our_o sin_n they_o be_v so_o exceed_v many_o nor_o set_v in_o order_n the_o aggravate_v circumstance_n whereby_o they_o be_v become_v exceed_o sinful_a but_o o_o lord_n have_v mercy_n upon_o 1._o psal_n 51._o 1._o we_o according_a to_o thy_o love_a kindness_n according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n blot_v out_o our_o transgression_n help_v we_o to_o forsake_v our_o sinful_a 7._o isa_n 55._o 7._o thought_n and_o crooked_a way_n and_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n to_o return_v unto_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v have_v mercy_n on_o we_o and_o abundant_o pardon_v we_o speak_v peace_n to_o we_o most_o merciful_a father_n through_o the_o death_n and_o suffering_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n who_o give_v up_o himself_o in_o sacrifice_n to_o expiate_v the_o guilt_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o by_o that_o precious_a ransom_n to_o buy_v off_o the_o punishment_n that_o be_v due_a to_o our_o transgression_n o_o sprinkle_v our_o conscience_n with_o that_o blood_n of_o sprinkle_v that_o speak_v better_a thing_n 24._o heb._n 12._o 24._o than_o the_o blood_n of_o abel_n work_v in_o we_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n that_o we_o may_v be_v justify_v and_o have_v 1._o rom._n 5._o 1._o peace_n with_o thou_o through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n for_o though_o we_o have_v no_o righteousness_n of_o our_o own_o that_o we_o dare_v plead_v to_o the_o strictness_n of_o thy_o law_n and_o the_o severity_n of_o thy_o justice_n thou_o have_v treasure_v up_o a_o alsufficient_a righteousness_n in_o thy_o son_n that_o believe_v in_o he_o we_o may_v be_v pardon_v and_o through_o his_o stripe_n be_v heal_v and_o let_v thy_o pardon_v mercy_n be_v accompany_v with_o thy_o purify_n grace_n that_o we_o may_v be_v both_o deliver_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o cleanse_v from_o the_o filth_n and_o impurity_n of_o they_o and_o as_o our_o lord_n christ_n die_v unto_o sin_n to_o condemn_v it_o in_o the_o flesh_n let_v we_o die_v unto_o sin_n to_o crucific_a it_o in_o we_o that_o it_o may_v never_o reign_v in_o our_o mortal_a body_n that_o we_o 12._o rom._n 6._o 10_o 11_o 12._o shall_v obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o help_v we_o heavenly_a father_n to_o put_v off_o the_o old_a man_n which_o be_v corrupt_a according_a to_o deceitful_a 24._o eph._n 4._o 22_o 23_o 24._o lust_n and_o to_o put_v on_o that_o new_a man_n which_o be_v create_v after_o thy_o own_o image_n in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n and_o as_o by_o the_o natural_a birth_n we_o have_v in_o sin_n and_o corruption_n bear_v the_o image_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n that_o be_v make_v a_o live_a soul_n so_o let_v we_o by_o the_o spiritual_a birth_n in_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n bear_v the_o image_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n that_o be_v make_v a_o quicken_a spirit_n give_v we_o a_o new_a 27._o ezek._n 36._o 26_o 27._o heart_n and_o put_v within_o we_o a_o new_a spirit_n take_v away_o the_o stony_a heart_n out_o of_o our_o flesh_n and_o give_v we_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n put_v thy_o spirit_n within_o we_o and_o cause_v we_o to_o walk_v in_o thy_o statute_n that_o we_o may_v keep_v thy_o judgement_n and_o do_v they_o wean_v our_o heart_n from_o a_o excessive_a and_o inordinate_a love_n of_o all_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o world_n and_o let_v we_o never_o place_v our_o happiness_n in_o the_o pomp_n and_o pleasure_n the_o profit_n and_o honour_n or_o any_o transitory_a enjoyment_n of_o this_o life_n where_o we_o be_v tell_v not_o only_o in_o thy_o word_n but_o by_o our_o own_o experience_n it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v find_v but_o let_v we_o weep_v as_o though_o we_o weep_v not_o and_o 31._o 1_o cor._n 7._o 30_o 31._o rejoice_v as_o though_o we_o rejoice_v not_o and_o buy_v as_o though_o we_o possess_v not_o and_o use_v this_o world_n as_o not_o abuse_v it_o because_o the_o fashion_n of_o this_o world_n pass_v a-away_a let_v we_o never_o adventure_v upon_o sin_n with_o the_o foolish_a and_o deceitful_a hope_n of_o get_v any_o thing_n by_o it_o but_o let_v our_o mind_n be_v influence_v with_o the_o great_a and_o certain_a truth_n of_o what_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v we_o that_o the_o gain_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n can_v be_v 26._o 〈◊〉_d 16._o 26._o no_o recompense_n for_o the_o loss_n of_o our_o soul_n let_v the_o great_a and_o strict_a account_n that_o we_o must_v ere_o long_o make_v be_v often_o in_o our_o serious_a thought_n and_o the_o course_n of_o our_o life_n be_v thereby_o so_o order_v that_o we_o may_v think_v of_o it_o with_o a_o joyful_a expectation_n and_o never_o allow_v ourselves_o to_o do_v to_o speak_v or_o think_v any_o thing_n that_o may_v make_v the_o thought_n of_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n a_o terror_n to_o we_o let_v we_o so_o obey_v the_o law_n of_o our_o great_a lord_n and_o saviour_n and_o follow_v the_o step_n of_o his_o example_n that_o when_o christ_n who_o be_v our_o life_n shall_v appear_v we_o may_v lift_v up_o our_o head_n with_o joy_n and_o appear_v with_o 4._o col._n 3._o 4._o he_o in_o glory_n show_v forth_o the_o favour_n and_o love_a kindness_n of_o a_o father_n to_o all_o the_o child_n of_o man_n and_o as_o thou_o have_v make_v they_o capable_a of_o eternal_a life_n and_o happiness_n make_v know_v unto_o they_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o salvation_n that_o lead_v unto_o it_o let_v the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n arise_v with_o heal_v in_o his_o 2._o mal._n 4._o 2._o wing_n and_o dispel_v the_o darkness_n of_o heathenish_a and_o mahometan_a superstition_n and_o idolatry_n that_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o earth_n may_v become_v the_o kingdom_n of_o thy_o son_n
and_o cause_v the_o light_n of_o thy_o gospel_n to_o guide_v their_o foot_n into_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n that_o be_v wander_v in_o the_o darkness_n of_o sensuality_n profaneness_n superstition_n and_o idolatry_n and_o show_v they_o thy_o salvation_n bless_v thy_o whole_a church_n throughout_o the_o world_n preserve_v it_o from_o the_o offence_n and_o reproachful_a scandal_n of_o its_o profess_a friend_n and_o from_o the_o oppression_n and_o persecution_n of_o its_o open_a and_o declare_v enemy_n let_v thy_o continual_a care_n keep_v and_o cleanse_v thy_o vineyard_n that_o it_o may_v abound_v in_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n be_v merciful_a to_o this_o nation_n where_o we_o live_v pardon_v the_o sin_n that_o cry_v aloud_o for_o vengeance_n heal_v the_o breach_n that_o threaten_v its_o ruin_n and_o avert_v those_o dreadful_a judgement_n that_o hang_v over_o our_o head_n and_o as_o thou_o have_v all_o along_o often_o save_v we_o from_o the_o destruction_n &_o misery_n that_o our_o dare_a wickedness_n may_v have_v pull_v down_o upon_o our_o head_n give_v we_o cause_n more_o and_o more_o to_o magnify_v thy_o mercy_n and_o triumph_v in_o thy_o salvation_n bless_v our_o lord_n the_o king_n with_o wisdom_n and_o courage_n a_o zeal_n for_o thy_o glory_n and_o a_o continual_a care_n of_o promote_a righteousness_n and_o true_a religion_n and_o let_v all_o under_o he_o in_o place_n of_o civil_a and_o ecclesiastical_a government_n make_v it_o their_o business_n to_o further_a righteousness_n and_o peace_n and_o the_o good_a of_o soul_n and_o let_v all_o sort_n of_o man_n follow_v after_o peace_n without_o which_o they_o can_v see_v happiness_n on_o earth_n and_o holiness_n without_o which_o they_o shall_v not_o see_v thy_o face_n in_o heaven_n be_v thou_o a_o present_a help_n for_o the_o relief_n and_o succour_n of_o all_o that_o be_v in_o a_o suffer_a condition_n and_o let_v that_o good_a providence_n that_o have_v defend_v direct_v and_o assist_v we_o in_o the_o danger_n the_o occurrence_n and_o business_n of_o the_o day_n so_o protect_v and_o refresh_v we_o with_o sleep_v this_o night_n that_o in_o the_o morning_n we_o may_v be_v more_o fit_a to_o serve_v thou_o and_o live_v to_o thy_o praise_n in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n through_o who_o we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o accept_v our_o person_n pardon_v our_o sin_n and_o hear_v our_o prayer_n when_o we_o say_v our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n hallow_a be_v thy_o name_n thy_o kingdom_n come_v thy_o will_v be_v do_v in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n give_v we_o this_o day_n our_o daily_a bread_n and_o forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n as_o we_o forgive_v they_o that_o trespass_n against_o we_o and_o lead_v we_o not_o into_o temptation_n but_o deliver_v we_o from_o evil_a for_o thou_o be_v the_o kingdom_n and_o the_o power_n and_o the_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n thursday_n morning_n most_o gracious_a god_n and_o merciful_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n the_o author_n of_o our_o be_v and_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o those_o good_a thing_n that_o may_v make_v we_o happy_a in_o this_o world_n and_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v we_o thy_o poor_a creature_n vile_a and_o provoke_a sinner_n in_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o guilt_n fly_v to_o thy_o mercy_n to_o pardon_v we_o in_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o weakness_n fly_v to_o thy_o might_n to_o strengthen_v we_o in_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o ignorance_n and_o folly_n fly_v to_o thy_o wisdom_n to_o instruct_v and_o counsel_v we_o in_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o manifold_a want_n and_o necessity_n fly_v to_o thy_o fullness_n and_o all-sufficiency_n to_o supply_v we_o we_o acknowledge_v o_o lord_n that_o our_o nature_n be_v not_o only_o corrupt_v and_o sinful_a overspread_v with_o a_o leprosy_n and_o loathsome_a disease_n that_o may_v make_v we_o for_o ever_o abominable_a in_o thy_o pure_a eye_n but_o our_o practice_n have_v be_v contrary_a to_o thy_o holy_a and_o righteous_a law_n both_o in_o the_o do_v what_o thou_o have_v forbid_v we_o and_o the_o leave_v undo_v what_o thou_o have_v command_v we_o we_o have_v follow_v after_o and_o fulfil_v our_o own_o lust_n and_o yield_v to_o they_o a_o vile_a and_o slavish_a subjection_n as_o to_o our_o lord_n and_o lawgiver_n whilst_o we_o have_v refuse_v and_o be_v weary_a of_o thy_o service_n as_o a_o slavery_n which_o be_v perfect_a freedom_n we_o have_v forget_v thou_o our_o god_n and_o turn_v aside_o to_o lie_v vanity_n have_v sin_v against_o thou_o in_o every_o state_n and_o condition_n of_o our_o life_n in_o our_o health_n we_o have_v seldom_o think_v how_o soon_o we_o may_v be_v cast_v upon_o a_o sick_a bed_n and_o in_o our_o sickness_n have_v be_v unprepared_a for_o death_n that_o may_v have_v be_v the_o issue_n of_o it_o in_o our_o prosperity_n we_o have_v be_v secure_a and_o sensual_a wanton_a proud_a and_o unthankful_a and_o in_o our_o adversity_n we_o have_v repine_v and_o murmur_v with_o impatience_n and_o discontentment_n and_o when_o our_o folly_n have_v pervert_v our_o way_n our_o heart_n 3._o pro._n 19_o 3._o have_v fret_v against_o the_o lord_n we_o have_v suffer_v ourselves_o to_o be_v prevail_v upon_o by_o the_o pleasure_n and_o profit_n of_o this_o life_n those_o deceitful_a bait_n of_o the_o flesh_n that_o have_v for_o a_o while_o gratify_v our_o sensual_a inclination_n have_v leave_v the_o sharp_a and_o wound_a hook_n of_o fear_n and_o disquiet_v in_o our_o conscience_n and_o though_o thou_o have_v gracious_o forewarn_v we_o that_o our_o most_o pleasant_a lust_n will_v be_v bitterness_n in_o the_o latter_a end_n and_o the_o wage_n of_o sin_n 23._o rom._n 6._o 23._o be_v nothing_o less_o than_o death_n and_o eternal_a misery_n yet_o by_o our_o unbelief_n and_o carnal_a affection_n and_o the_o present_a seem_a advantage_n of_o sin_n we_o have_v be_v draw_v into_o sin_n and_o not_o fright_v from_o it_o by_o its_o future_a mischief_n and_o punishment_n thou_o have_v send_v thy_o son_n into_o the_o world_n to_o redeem_v and_o save_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n to_o make_v know_v thy_o will_n and_o publish_v to_o we_o his_o holy_a and_o good_a law_n that_o we_o shall_v govern_v our_o thought_n our_o word_n and_o action_n by_o they_o but_o we_o have_v by_o our_o disobedience_n vile_o cast_v away_o his_o sceptre_n and_o disow_v the_o authority_n of_o his_o law_n notwithstanding_o our_o profession_n to_o 16._o tit._n 1._o 16._o know_v and_o believe_v he_o we_o have_v by_o wicked_a work_n deny_v he_o and_o name_v the_o name_n of_o christ_n 19_o 2_o tim._n 2._o 19_o we_o have_v not_o depart_v from_o iniquity_n we_o have_v so_o resist_v and_o grieve_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n who_o have_v earnest_o plead_v with_o we_o to_o cast_v off_o our_o sin_n and_o return_v to_o our_o duty_n that_o he_o may_v in_o displeasure_n withdraw_v from_o we_o and_o forbear_v his_o bless_a motion_n and_o leave_v we_o destitute_a of_o his_o gracious_a assistance_n may_v give_v we_o up_o to_o the_o blindness_n of_o our_o own_o mind_n the_o unbelief_n and_o impenitent_a hardness_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o suffer_v we_o to_o go_v on_o in_o our_o own_o way_n till_o our_o condition_n be_v whole_o hopeless_a and_o without_o possibility_n of_o recovery_n we_o have_v sin_v ourselves_o into_o eternal_a misery_n awake_v o_o lord_n we_o pray_v thou_o our_o sleepy_a conscience_n and_o so_o thorough_o convince_v we_o of_o the_o great_a evil_n of_o sin_n and_o those_o fearful_a punishment_n that_o follow_v it_o that_o we_o may_v in_o good_a earnest_n and_o without_o the_o least_o delay_n flee_v from_o it_o by_o a_o most_o serious_a and_o hearty_a repentance_n and_o return_v unto_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n from_o 1._o hos_fw-la 14._o 1._o who_o we_o have_v fall_v and_o go_v astray_o by_o our_o iniquity_n through_o the_o suffering_n and_o precious_a death_n of_o thy_o son_n be_v reconcile_v and_o speak_v peace_n to_o we_o though_o our_o offence_n be_v very_o foul_a and_o heinous_a and_o our_o best_a righteousness_n can_v encourage_v we_o to_o look_v up_o with_o confidence_n to_o thy_o offend_a majesty_n yet_o in_o the_o righteousness_n of_o our_o bless_a mediator_n we_o both_o pray_v and_o hope_v to_o be_v forgive_v be_v by_o thyself_o assure_v that_o thou_o have_v give_v he_o a_o great_a and_o all-sufficient_a redeemer_n for_o the_o atonement_n of_o great_a transgressor_n and_o exalt_v he_o 31._o act_n 5._o 31._o to_o be_v a_o prince_n and_o a_o saviour_n to_o give_v repentance_n and_o remission_n of_o sin_n for_o our_o sake_n and_o in_o our_o stead_n he_o endure_v the_o punishment_n that_o himself_o have_v not_o deserve_v he_o 5._o isa_n 53._o 5._o be_v wound_v for_o our_o transgression_n and_o the_o chastisement_n of_o our_o peace_n be_v upon_o he_o o_o let_v we_o through_o his_o stripe_n be_v heal_v help_v we_o be_v