whosoever_o do_v shall_v not_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o â—od_a but_o that_o we_o be_v fill_v with_o all_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n love_n joy_n peace_n long-suffering_a gentleness_n goodness_n faith_n meekness_n temperance_n galat._n 5._o verse_n 16._o etc._n etc._n that_o all_o â—itterness_n wrath_n anger_n clamour_n evil-speaking_a and_o malice_n may_v be_v put_v away_o far_o from_o we_o â—nd_v that_o we_o may_v be_v kind_a one_o to_o another_o tenâ—er_v hearteâ—_n forgive_a one_o another_o even_o as_o god_n for_o christ'â—_n sake_n have_v forgive_v we_o ephes_n 4._o verse_n 31._o that_o we_o may_v add_v to_o our_o faith_n virtue_n knowledge_n temperance_n patience_n godliness_n brotherly-kindness_n charity_n that_o these_o thing_n may_v be_v in_o we_o and_o abound_v that_o as_o christian_n we_o may_v not_o be_v unfruitful_a in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n pet._n â—_o 1._o verse_n 5._o further_o still_o in_o order_n to_o all_o these_o pray_v we_o for_o other_o excellent_a instrumental_a grace_n or_o virtue_n as_o that_o god_n will_v cause_v we_o to_o admire_v his_o most_o excellent_a nature_n and_o perfection_n to_o imitate_v he_o in_o what_o we_o be_v capable_a â—nd_n ought_v to_o resemble_v he_o to_o be_v perfect_a as_o our_o heavenly_a father_n be_v perfect_a but_o especial_o holiness_n and_o universal_a beneficence_n that_o â—_o may_v be_v holy_a as_o he_o which_o have_v call_v we_o be_v â—_o that_o he_o will_v grant_v we_o to_o obey_v he_o sincâ—ly_o resolve_o universal_o that_o he_o wâ—_n give_v we_o a_o obedient_a heart_n and_o consqueâ—_n be_v universal_o holy_a righteous_a and_o goâ—_n and_o practice_v all_o manner_n of_o virtue_n and_o eâ—cially_o in_o the_o hard_a lesson_n when_o iâ—_n his_o will_n we_o shall_v undergo_v any_o evil_n or_o â—flictions_n then_o present_o to_o comply_v witâ—â—_n will_n and_o to_o submit_v we_o to_o it_o nay_o perfeâ—_n acquiesce_v in_o it_o nay_o out_o of_o choice_n to_o make_v â—_o will_v to_o be_v we_o that_o also_o god_n will_v gâ—_n unto_o we_o to_o trust_v in_o he_o have_v faith_n in_o â—â—_o and_o dependence_n upon_o he_o to_o believe_v wâ—_n soever_o he_o teach_v we_o willing_o to_o â—â—_o our_o application_n to_o he_o as_o our_o best_a fâ—_n upon_o all_o occasion_n to_o acknowledge_v â—stantly_o that_o whatever_o inherent_a strength_n â—_o ability_n in_o any_o kind_n we_o have_v we_o haâ—â—_n from_o he_o to_o be_v hearty_o thankful_a to_o â—â—_o for_o all_o good_a thing_n to_o rejoice_v in_o his_o fâ—â—_v which_o can_v be_v have_v without_o holiâ—_n which_o when_o we_o have_v we_o have_v all_o weâ—_n wish_v or_o desire_v in_o effect_n and_o we_o need_v as_o â—â—_o trouble_v ourselves_o about_o any_o thing_n but_o â—â—ing_n ourselves_o in_o all_o dutiful_a demeanour_n â—_o temper_v towards_o he_o as_o the_o innocent_a and_o â—dient_a child_n of_o a_o love_a father_n further_o still_o in_o order_n to_o the_o obtain_v â—nd_v practise_v these_o and_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o â—races_n we_o may_v put_v into_o our_o prayer_n that_o â—od_n will_v bestow_v upon_o we_o both_o natural_a â—arts_n and_o supervenient_a gift_n that_o he_o will_v â—ake_v we_o know_v and_o wise_a furnish_v our_o underâ—andings_n with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o many_o and_o â—f_a the_o most_o excellent_a thing_n especial_o spiritual_a and_o more_o especial_o that_o he_o will_v diâ—ect_v we_o to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o â—rue_a goodness_n of_o thing_n that_o we_o may_v â—ot_n be_v foolish_o lead_v away_o with_o thing_n that_o â—re_n false_a erroneous_a vain_a trifle_a swell_a â—nd_n puff_v up_o and_o much_o please_a sometime_o â—or_a the_o present_a but_o of_o little_a profit_n to_o ourselves_o or_o the_o world_n which_o make_v we_o little_a fruitful_a in_o good_a work_n to_o other_o and_o consequent_o the_o least_o acceptable_a to_o god_n pray_v â—e_v that_o god_n will_v illuminate_v our_o mind_n and_o make_v we_o clear_o to_o discern_v thing_n especial_o spiritual_a thing_n such_o as_o be_v truth_n and_o â—_o goodness_n the_o excellent_a and_o invaluable_a effiâ—cacy_n of_o holiness_n and_o all_o virtue_n to_o make_v ourselves_o and_o the_o world_n happy_a the_o mischievousness_n and_o consequent_o unreasonableness_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o real_a contemptibleness_n of_o all_o other_o quality_n in_o compare_n with_o holiness_n and_o that_o we_o may_v be_v affect_v according_o that_o be_v that_o god_n will_v spiritualise_v our_o understanding_n and_o affection_n particular_o that_o he_o will_v give_v we_o to_o apprehend_v and_o understand_v and_o consider_v there_o be_v the_o great_a sincere_a constant_a pleasure_n and_o satisfactiâ—_n in_o a_o holy_a virtuous_a wise_a and_o consequentâ—_n godly_a life_n and_o temper_n that_o be_v in_o imitatiâ—_n of_o and_o obedience_n to_o god_n much_o natural_o especial_o after_o much_o use_n and_o we_o know_v â—â—_o how_o much_o by_o the_o influence_n of_o the_o spirit_n â—_o god_n that_o this_o will_v give_v we_o great_a conâ—dence_n and_o comfort_n in_o the_o day_n of_o death_n boldness_n joy_n and_o triumph_n in_o the_o day_n â—_o judgement_n when_o shall_v be_v see_v so_o many_o tremble_a knee_n and_o amaze_a countenance_n of_o thâ—_n haughty_a sinner_n and_o final_o that_o it_o certain_o fit_v we_o for_o and_o lead_v to_o a_o most_o perfect_a and_o happy_a condition_n or_o state_n of_o life_n hereafter_o that_o god_n will_v give_v we_o i_o say_v ofteâ—_n to_o think_v of_o consider_v apprehend_v be_v affect_v with_o and_o feel_v these_o and_o any_o other_o motive_n to_o â—_o holy_a life_n add_v we_o further_o that_o god_n will_v bestowâ—_n upon_o we_o a_o sober_a considerative_a advise_v calâ—â—_n mind_n as_o a_o great_a preparation_n for_o wisdom_n anâ—_n virtue_n pray_v we_o that_o god_n will_v instilâ—_n into_o we_o the_o most_o general_o useful_a and_o instrumental_a grace_n of_o a_o most_o ingenuous_a impartial_a sincere_a love_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o more_o particular_o a_o sincere_a love_n to_o christianity_n as_o â—_o systeme_n of_o the_o most_o certain_a and_o useful_a doctrine_n that_o we_o may_v believe_v most_o firm_o and_o with_o a_o sense_n of_o their_o excellency_n sublimity_n nobleness_n delightfulness_n and_o usefulness_n all_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v therein_o teach_v and_o deliver_v and_o most_o especial_o those_o concern_v our_o temper_n life_n and_o action_n that_o we_o may_v be_v hearty_a not_o superficial_a believer_n and_o in_o order_n to_o this_o that_o we_o may_v the_o more_o mind_n and_o love_v these_o thing_n pray_v we_o that_o we_o may_v have_v a_o very_a great_a admiration_n of_o and_o love_n to_o the_o excellent_a quality_n of_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n his_o mighty_a miraculous_a power_n and_o high_a favour_n with_o god_n â—ay_v his_o be_v unite_v so_o intimate_o to_o god_n or_o the_o divine_a nature_n his_o great_a wisdom_n his_o â—ncomparable_a holiness_n and_o goodness_n and_o virtue_n in_o the_o high_a degree_n particular_o that_o of_o his_o charity_n and_o so_o of_o all_o other_o particular_a virtue_n to_o we_o and_o all_o mankind_n his_o be_v so_o great_a a_o benefactor_n to_o we_o as_o he_o have_v be_v in_o reveal_v and_o confirm_v so_o many_o excellent_a sublime_a noble_a and_o useful_a truth_n and_o doctrine_n to_o we_o in_o go_v through_o the_o most_o calamitous_a life_n and_o death_n to_o give_v we_o a_o example_n of_o the_o most_o perfect_a virtue_n and_o holiness_n and_o thereby_o merit_v and_o procure_v for_o we_o the_o remission_n and_o free_a pardon_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n or_o our_o justification_n in_o case_n of_o true_a repentance_n and_o amendment_n in_o his_o procure_n for_o we_o grace_n and_o assistance_n to_o repent_v amend_v and_o be_v convert_v which_o be_v in_o some_o measure_n afford_v to_o the_o worst_a and_o the_o most_o negligent_a final_o in_o be_v the_o author_n of_o eternal_a life_n to_o we_o by_o thus_o bring_v we_o by_o his_o grace_n and_o merit_n to_o be_v good_a and_o to_o be_v pardon_v and_o consequennt_o not_o to_o be_v unmeet_a to_o enter_v into_o a_o state_n of_o great_a perfection_n and_o happiness_n after_o death_n and_o the_o final_a judgement_n of_o all_o flesh_n of_o which_o he_o shall_v be_v the_o judge_n and_o the_o distributer_n after_o these_o may_v follow_v the_o thing_n which_o for_o the_o most_o part_n be_v useful_a and_o subservient_fw-fr while_n we_o be_v in_o this_o life_n and_o some_o of_o they_o proper_a thereto_o to_o make_v and_o keep_v we_o good_a or_o make_v we_o better_o or_o any_o way_n enable_v we_o to_o do_v more_o good_a to_o execute_v our_o goodness_n more_o immediate_o or_o remote_o such_o as_o be_v long_a life_n especial_o till_o we_o come_v to_o be_v good_a to_o be_v convert_v to_o repent_v that_o we_o may_v have_v the_o experience_n of_o our_o own_o sincerity_n and_o strength_n in_o goodness_n be_v profitable_a to_o the_o world_n by_o our_o good_a example_n as_o we_o have_v be_v
bow_v down_o and_o oppress_v this_o happy_a soul_n with_o upright_a and_o cheerly_o countenance_n with_o solid_a joy_n and_o satisfaction_n in_o his_o thought_n he_o steady_o and_o generous_o walk_v through_o all_o the_o variety_n of_o condition_n of_o life_n and_o be_v the_o divine_a wisdom_n may_v dispose_v he_o into_o who_o will_v not_o be_v a_o good_a man_n that_o he_o may_v thus_o pray_v and_o who_o will_v not_o pray_v that_o he_o may_v enjoy_v so_o great_a a_o happiness_n who_o will_v be_v so_o weak_a and_o foolish_a as_o for_o the_o indulgence_n and_o gratification_n of_o some_o pitiful_a mean_a and_o base_a appetite_n for_o the_o present_a enjoyment_n of_o some_o vile_a and_o unreasonable_a lust_n or_o sin_n forego_v and_o quit_v all_o his_o faith_n confidence_n and_o hope_n in_o god_n and_o the_o consequent_a delight_n acquiescence_n case_n peace_n and_o joy_n of_o soul_n upon_o all_o occasion_n be_v ashamed_a ever_o to_o think_v of_o god_n much_o more_o to_o address_v himself_o to_o he_o or_o ask_v any_o thing_n at_o his_o hand_n though_o he_o shall_v be_v in_o never_o so_o great_a distress_n who_o will_v lose_v the_o benefit_n and_o comfort_n of_o so_o good_a a_o friend_n for_o what_o can_v never_o make_v the_o least_o part_n of_o recompense_n yes_o let_v atheist_n and_o worldling_n live_v without_o any_o mind_v of_o or_o address_v themselves_o to_o god_n if_o they_o please_v the_o good_a man_n know_v too_o well_o the_o sweetness_n the_o profit_n and_o the_o pleasure_n thereof_o to_o do_v likewise_o david_n be_v a_o true_o excellent_a example_n of_o this_o usefulness_n and_o benefit_n of_o prayer_n it_o seem_v to_o have_v be_v his_o most_o usual_a cordial_n which_o he_o often_o take_v to_o support_v his_o faint_a and_o tire_a soul_n to_o quell_v and_o compose_v his_o vexation_n fear_n disturbance_n to_o alleviate_v and_o remove_v his_o grief_n and_o sadness_n we_o will_v give_v a_o instance_n or_o two_o psalm_n 42._o first_o he_o mention_n his_o present_a sad_a and_o miserable_a condition_n in_o many_o respect_n as_o his_o be_v banish_v out_o of_o his_o country_n it_o be_v likely_a by_o saul_n and_o principal_o from_o the_o public_a worship_n of_o his_o god_n for_o which_o he_o pant_v and_o thirst_v oh_o when_o shall_v i_o come_v and_o appear_v before_o god_n verse_n 1_o 2_o 4_o 6._o then_o his_o enemy_n contempt_n and_o insult_a over_o he_o and_o especial_o their_o not_o believe_v that_o he_o be_v so_o great_a a_o favourite_n of_o god_n but_o rather_o that_o god_n have_v reject_v he_o or_o mind_v he_o not_o verse_n 3_o 10._o but_o to_o comfort_v and_o cheer_v himself_o he_o pray_v to_o god_n and_o be_v very_o confident_a god_n will_v hear_v he_o as_o he_o have_v reason_n and_o cheerlily_n chide_v himself_o ver._n 8_o 9_o 11._o yet_o the_o lord_n will_v command_v his_o love_a kindness_n in_o the_o day_n time_n and_o in_o the_o night_n his_o song_n shall_v be_v with_o i_o and_o my_o prayer_n to_o the_o god_n of_o my_o life_n that_o be_v yet_o i_o will_v pray_v to_o my_o god_n and_o i_o trust_v and_o know_v he_o will_v give_v i_o cause_n to_o rejoice_v and_o praise_v he_o by_o his_o hear_n of_o i_o at_o all_o time_n i_o will_v say_v unto_o god_n my_o rock_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o why_o go_v i_o mourning_n because_o of_o the_o oppression_n of_o the_o enemy_n and_o verse_n 11._o why_o be_v thou_o cast_v down_o o_o my_o soul_n why_o be_v thou_o so_o disquiet_v within_o i_o hope_v thou_o in_o god_n for_o i_o shall_v yet_o praise_v he_o who_o be_v the_o health_n of_o my_o countenance_n and_o my_o god_n again_o the_o very_a next_o psalm_n viz._n 43._o he_o pray_v very_o passionate_o to_o god_n for_o deliverance_n from_o his_o enemy_n who_o be_v unmerciful_a deceitful_a unjust_a and_o that_o god_n will_v bring_v he_o back_o again_o to_o enjoy_v his_o public_a worship_n in_o his_o temple_n from_o which_o he_o seem_v now_o banish_v oh_o send_v out_o say_v he_o thy_o light_n and_o thy_o truth_n that_o be_v perhaps_o thy_o enlighten_v or_o rejoice_v truth_n in_o perform_v of_o thy_o promise_n thou_o have_v make_v to_o i_o let_v they_o lead_v i_o let_v they_o bring_v i_o unto_o thy_o holy_a hill_n zion_n the_o place_n where_o the_o temple_n be_v build_v and_o to_o thy_o tabernacle_n that_o be_v the_o temple_n build_v instead_o of_o the_o tabernacle_n where_o god_n especial_o manifest_v himself_o or_o where_o be_v very_o special_a effect_n of_o his_o power_n and_o presence_n then_o he_o vow_v unto_o god_n that_o with_o exceed_a joy_n and_o thankfulness_n he_o will_v make_v use_n of_o and_o improve_v that_o favour_n verse_n 4._o then_o will_v i_o go_v unto_o the_o altar_n of_o god_n unto_o god_n my_o exceed_a joy_n etc._n etc._n and_o then_o verse_n the_o last_o he_o be_v full_a of_o good_a hope_n and_o firm_a confidence_n that_o god_n who_o be_v the_o health_n of_o his_o countenance_n that_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o his_o joy_n and_o of_o his_o content_n which_o use_v to_o be_v show_v by_o one_o healthful_a aspect_n and_o countenance_n and_o who_o be_v his_o god_n will_v hear_v his_o petition_n at_o last_o viz._n that_o he_o shall_v praise_v he_o therefore_o and_o that_o public_o in_o the_o temple_n again_o in_o psalm_n 55._o he_o describe_v the_o miserable_a plight_n that_o he_o be_v in_o because_o of_o the_o constant_a machination_n and_o plot_n of_o his_o enemy_n deceitful_a and_o bloody_a man_n as_o it_o be_v v._o 23._o nay_o of_o those_o who_o have_v be_v his_o friend_n and_o confident_n who_o have_v forsake_v he_o in_o his_o disgrace_n and_o adversity_n as_o it_o be_v usual_a and_o contemn_v he_o verse_n 12._o his_o enemy_n contrive_v even_o to_o take_v away_o his_o life_n they_o oppress_v he_o with_o accusation_n and_o reproach_n and_o wrathful_o hate_v he_o whence_o he_o be_v full_a of_o complaint_n and_o mourn_a in_o so_o much_o that_o there_o be_v likelihood_n of_o his_o death_n thereby_o which_o though_o another_o sense_n may_v be_v too_o he_o express_v in_o verse_n 4_o 5_o by_o his_o heart_n be_v pain_v and_o the_o terror_n of_o death_n fall_v upon_o he_o and_o fearfulness_n and_o tremble_a come_n upon_o he_o and_o horror_n overwhelm_v he_o but_o then_o the_o course_n he_o take_v be_v to_o pray_v to_o god_n with_o hope_n and_o trust_v in_o he_o by_o these_o he_o reseve_v himself_o from_o this_o sadness_n and_o grief_n of_o soul_n and_o ease_v comfort_n and_o satisfy_v it_o verse_n 16._o as_o for_o i_o i_o will_v call_v upon_o god_n and_o the_o lord_n shall_v save_v i_o verse_n 17._o evening_n and_o morning_n and_o at_o noonday_n that_o be_v very_o frequent_o he_o will_v pray_v and_o cry_v aloud_o and_o god_n shall_v hear_v his_o voice_n and_o verse_n 22._o cast_v thy_o burden_n that_o be_v what_o grieve_v thou_o upon_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o shall_v sustain_v thou_o he_o shall_v never_o suffer_v the_o righteous_a to_o be_v move_v that_o be_v himself_o to_o be_v frustrate_v of_o his_o hope_n sect_n ix_o a_o three_o way_n how_o prayer_n be_v for_o our_o iii_o iii_o ease_n comfort_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o mind_n be_v by_o reflection_n upon_o our_o have_v perform_v our_o most_o just_a and_o reasonable_a duty_n to_o god_n and_o upon_o some_o more_o than_o ordinary_a good_a quality_n in_o ourselves_o that_o may_v upon_o this_o occasion_n appear_v as_o in_o general_a upon_o our_o ability_n for_o and_o our_o good_a will_n to_o this_o duty_n or_o performance_n that_o we_o be_v able_a and_o dispose_v for_o such_o excellent_a thing_n as_o be_v in_o prayer_n more_o particular_o that_o our_o mind_n be_v so_o able_a to_o converse_v with_o spiritual_a thing_n and_o future_a yea_o eternal_a and_o to_o be_v affect_v with_o they_o such_o as_o god_n his_o nature_n and_o action_n our_o own_o soul_n their_o action_n and_o inclination_n the_o state_n after_o death_n the_o affair_n of_o the_o life_n hereafter_o that_o we_o can_v take_v notice_n of_o god_n perfection_n acknowledge_v they_o real_o honour_v he_o love_n and_o resolve_v to_o obey_v he_o to_o put_v our_o trust_n in_o he_o and_o depend_v upon_o he_o that_o we_o can_v take_v notice_n of_o and_o grieve_v sincere_o and_o hearty_o for_o the_o irregularity_n of_o our_o action_n and_o our_o bad_a and_o sinful_a temper_n and_o inclination_n be_v please_v with_o desire_n pray_v for_o virtue_n and_o grace_n that_o we_o can_v think_v of_o attend_z to_z and_o be_v frequent_o and_o much_o affect_v with_o thing_n of_o future_a reward_n and_o misery_n heaven_n and_o hell_n that_o we_o be_v not_o sensual_a dull_a worldly_a earthlyminded_n person_n who_o can_v mind_v nothing_o but_o sensible_a present_a and_o worldly_a matter_n for_o this_o short_a life_n all_o man_n be_v natural_o incline_v to_o believe_v and_o confuse_o see_v
l._n 15._o read_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d p._n 152._o l._n 5._o they_o for_o other_o p._n 157._o l._n 12._o uâ—ndicate_v for_o vindicate_v p._n 165._o l._n 18._o to_o for_o of_o p._n 174._o l._n 1._o of_o what_o ibid._n l._n 27._o tyrannical_a imperious_a p._n 194._o l._n 4._o add_v in_o the_o margin_n tal._n bab._n berinthia_n cap._n 5._o p._n 229._o l._n 21._o read_v immediate_a action_n p._n 230._o l._n 10._o read_v degree_n thereof_o and_o del_o holiness_n as_o may_v be_v particular_o show_v and_o consequent_o of_o universal_a love_n in_o which_o it_o consist_v p._n 257._o l._n 7._o del_o i_o e._n p._n 265._o l._n 29._o add_v but_o only_o a_o just_a consequence_n of_o it_o p._n 315._o l._n 2._o read_v mouth_n full_a p._n 320._o l._n 16._o read_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d p._n 351._o l._n 17._o unacceptable_a for_o acceptable_a p._n 358._o l._n 8._o they_o for_o their_o p._n 368._o l._n 25._o del_o not_o p._n 398._o l._n 17._o unjust_a for_o just_a p._n 402._o l._n 24._o affectation_n for_o affection_n p._n 404._o l._n 16._o condition_n for_o caution_n p._n 407._o l._n 6._o holiness_n for_o happiness_n a_o treatise_n concern_v prayer_n chap._n i._n the_o nature_n and_o part_n of_o prayer_n sect_n i._o as_o the_o christian_a religion_n be_v upon_o many_o account_v the_o most_o excellent_a and_o it_o be_v to_o the_o most_o true_o and_o perfect_o wife_n and_o good_a man_n that_o be_v one_o who_o best_o discern_v and_o love_v what_o be_v true_a and_o the_o most_o beneficial_a for_o the_o world_n the_o most_o eligible_a thing_n to_o believe_v and_o practice_v it_o so_o particular_o it_o be_v so_o because_o it_o have_v make_v know_v or_o confirm_v and_o teach_v with_o â—o_o great_a certainty_n so_o many_o thing_n for_o the_o comfort_n solace_n and_o support_v of_o poor_a indigent_a and_o impoâ—ent_a humane_a nature_n both_o as_o to_o this_o present_a and_o the_o future_a state_n as_o in_o that_o great_a mind_a discourse_n of_o jesus_n to_o his_o disciple_n concern_v divine_a providence_n matt._n 6._o where_o it_o seem_v to_o be_v wonder_v at_o that_o man_n shall_v be_v so_o solicitous_a and_o careful_a concern_v the_o necessity_n or_o conveniency_n of_o this_o present_a life_n when_o there_o be_v so_o easy_a and_o certain_a a_o way_n undoubted_o to_o obtain_v and_o secure_v they_o viz._n by_o be_v first_o the_o faithful_a subject_n and_o servant_n of_o god_n and_o particular_o at_o that_o time_n as_o send_v his_o law_n and_o command_n by_o jesus_n himself_o or_o by_o be_v sincere_a christian_n that_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v doubt_v in_o the_o least_o but_o that_o god_n will_v provide_v for_o and_o take_v care_n of_o his_o servant_n in_o those_o respect_n so_o much_o as_o be_v for_o their_o good_n and_o again_o if_o they_o shall_v want_v they_o and_o have_v evil_a thing_n befall_v they_o and_o undergo_v affliction_n even_o this_o shall_v certain_o be_v for_o their_o good_a for_o all_o thing_n work_v together_o for_o the_o good_a of_o those_o who_o love_n god_n and_o as_o to_o the_o future_a life_n the_o state_n after_o death_n and_o the_o dissolution_n of_o our_o body_n into_o dust_n and_o vapour_n what_o great_a and_o magnificent_a thing_n be_v tell_v and_o assure_v we_o such_o as_o be_v never_o know_v at_o all_o or_o not_o with_o any_o certainty_n comparative_o considerable_a before_o a_o state_n so_o perfect_a and_o happy_a be_v promise_v that_o nothing_o less_o than_o glory_n and_o crown_n and_o kingdom_n and_o joy_n and_o life_n the_o most_o admire_a and_o esteem_v thing_n among_o we_o be_v use_v to_o represent_v and_o signify_v it_o and_o all_o this_o upon_o the_o condition_n of_o our_o preparation_n for_o it_o by_o those_o holy_a disposition_n in_o our_o soul_n of_o righteousness_n of_o love_n to_o the_o universe_n at_o once_o or_o as_o one_o to_o god_n and_o to_o every_o creature_n that_o it_o may_v be_v as_o perfect_a and_o happy_a as_o be_v consistent_a with_o the_o great_a happiness_n of_o the_o whole_a which_o be_v best_a know_v to_o infinite_a wisdom_n of_o self-denial_n of_o perfect_a mortification_n of_o lust_n that_o be_v of_o the_o inordinacy_n and_o immoderacy_n of_o all_o our_o appetite_n and_o yet_o further_o that_o impotent_a man_n may_v obtain_v these_o the_o condition_n of_o all_o our_o other_o promise_a happiness_n both_o here_o and_o hereafter_o god_n have_v absolute_o promise_v we_o his_o influence_n upon_o we_o for_o our_o assistance_n to_o be_v and_o comfort_n in_o be_v holy_a and_o good_a his_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n for_o the_o most_o eminent_a and_o illustrious_a merit_n and_o death_n of_o jesus_n of_o all_o our_o past_a sin_n and_o fault_n when_o we_o be_v become_v good_a among_o these_o one_o very_o comprehensive_o comfortable_a as_o well_o as_o profitable_a doctrine_n be_v that_o which_o be_v teach_v concern_v prayer_n viz._n that_o all_o thing_n both_o those_o of_o the_o future_a and_o of_o this_o life_n too_o if_o good_a for_o we_o and_o it_o be_v reasonable_a and_o just_a that_o they_o shall_v be_v particular_o grant_v we_o that_o be_v if_o it_o be_v for_o the_o great_a good_a of_o the_o whole_a universe_n of_o which_o god_n be_v the_o maker_n sustainer_n and_o governor_n and_o to_o be_v so_o dispose_v as_o never_o to_o desire_v any_o thing_n otherwise_o be_v our_o own_o perfection_n and_o consequent_o must_v needs_o be_v more_o joyous_a and_o delightful_a than_o the_o contrary_a disposition_n of_o unjust-slefishness_a i_o say_v all_o such_o thing_n may_v upon_o our_o request_n such_o as_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v be_v obtain_v upon_o which_o account_n we_o be_v not_o only_o advise_v but_o command_v to_o lay_v aside_o every_o where_o all_o solicitude_n all_o anxious_a care_n use_v only_o calm_o and_o cheerful_o the_o just_a prudence_n and_o diligence_n which_o we_o may_v judge_v the_o goodness_n of_o every_o thing_n to_o deserve_v and_o dutiful_o commend_v our_o desire_n and_o the_o success_n of_o our_o endeavour_n to_o god_n and_o perfect_o acquiesce_v in_o the_o event_n be_v it_o what_o it_o will_n so_o be_v the_o apostolical_a precept_n philip._n 4._o v._n 6._o be_v careful_a for_o nothing_o but_o in_o every_o thing_n by_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n with_o thanksgiving_n let_v your_o request_n be_v make_v know_v unto_o god_n whether_o we_o in_o general_n implore_v the_o divine_a favour_n and_o goodwill_n and_o consequent_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o past_a miscarriage_n and_o violation_n of_o his_o law_n or_o whether_o we_o beg_v his_o gracious_a assistance_n to_o make_v we_o holy_a and_o good_a and_o by_o this_o mean_v capable_a of_o all_o the_o other_o instance_n of_o his_o bounty_n whether_o more_o particular_o we_o desire_v any_o excellent_a ornament_n or_o qualification_n of_o soul_n of_o knowledge_n or_o goodness_n gift_n or_o grace_n as_o usual_o call_v whether_o our_o dull_a and_o confuse_a head_n want_v light_a and_o clearness_n for_o the_o discovery_n of_o truth_n or_o we_o will_v have_v the_o manifold_a unruly_a disobedient_a motion_n and_o appetite_n of_o our_o mind_n to_o be_v tame_v abate_v and_o at_o our_o due_a command_n and_o our_o breathe_n and_o endeavour_n after_o holiness_n and_o virtue_n excite_v and_o increase_v whether_o there_o we_o will_v have_v our_o lust_n abate_v and_o mortify_a our_o corruption_n subdue_v our_o grace_n and_o virtue_n quicken_v and_o strengthen_v whether_o we_o will_v have_v the_o good_a thing_n of_o this_o life_n as_o health_n strength_n peace_n and_o quiet_n plenty_n liberty_n goodname_n friend_n family_n relation_n whether_o with_o the_o solicitous_a merchant_n we_o will_v have_v our_o adventure_n and_o commodity_n come_v safe_a home_o or_o with_o the_o soldier_n escape_v the_o danger_n and_o hazard_n of_o a_o battle_n or_o with_o the_o industrious_a tradesman_n we_o modest_o desire_v competent_a custom_n honest_a faithful_a and_o just_a deal_n good_a commodity_n the_o success_n of_o our_o labour_n and_o skill_n or_o with_o the_o husbandman_n proper_a season_n plentiful_a crop_n and_o harvest_n and_o that_o we_o may_v reap_v the_o fruit_n of_o our_o labour_n and_o enjoy_v they_o in_o a_o word_n in_o all_o thing_n whether_o they_o be_v little_a or_o small_a and_o the_o most_o inconsiderable_a as_o not_o be_v below_o god_n to_o take_v notice_n of_o or_o they_o be_v great_a and_o of_o the_o most_o valuable_a consequence_n as_o not_o be_v too_o big_a for_o god_n almighty_a to_o grant_v or_o bring_v to_o pass_v it_o be_v but_o make_v know_v humble_o our_o request_n to_o god_n and_o if_o our_o desire_n be_v good_a for_o we_o and_o consistent_a with_o god_n government_n of_o the_o world_n or_o with_o the_o universal_a good_a and_o we_o be_v mad_a and_o wicked_a man_n if_o we_o put_v not_o in_o that_o exception_n we_o need_v not_o in_o any_o of_o these_o thing_n be_v careful_a or_o solicitous_a but_o
as_o the_o great_a consequence_n of_o the_o thing_n nay_o their_o necessity_n which_o be_v nothing_o but_o so_o great_a a_o goodness_n of_o the_o thing_n as_o we_o can_v be_v content_a to_o want_v nor_o help_v it_o but_o that_o the_o want_v thereof_o will_v afflict_v and_o pain_v we_o here_o sometime_o the_o many_o good_a effect_n of_o the_o grant_v our_o desire_n may_v be_v more_o particular_o reckon_v up_o and_o insist_v on_o as_o also_o the_o many_o difficulty_n and_o improbability_n of_o our_o desire_n be_v effect_v by_o anâ—_n second_o cause_v we_o see_v for_o these_o more_o distinct_o and_o long_o attend_v to_o do_v make_v our_o prayer_n direct_v to_o god_n immediate_o for_o hâ—_n care_n and_o influence_n more_o strong_a and_o fervent_a thing_n judge_v of_o little_a moment_n will_v hardly_o draw_v any_o or_o but_o a_o slight_a prayer_n from_o we_o thing_n that_o we_o see_v in_o the_o power_n of_o seconâ—_o cause_n which_o we_o can_v command_v to_o effect_v we_o judge_v they_o in_o a_o manner_n do_v and_o effect_v already_o we_o see_v the_o thing_n future_a in_o the_o cause_n and_o therefore_o rather_o to_o be_v praise_v than_o prayer_n for_o thing_n also_o that_o be_v easy_a to_o be_v do_v â—_o second_o cause_n have_v a_o great_a probability_n of_o theâ—_n be_v do_v and_o accomplish_v without_o oâ—_n prayer_n and_o therefore_o much_o slacken_v or_o cooâ—_n our_o desire_n but_o here_o we_o must_v provide_v that_o all_o these_o ground_n be_v true_a that_o the_o thing_n we_o judge_v of_o such_o particular_a good_a consequence_n and_o effect_v real_o be_v so_o that_o there_o be_v real_o so_o much_o improbability_n difficulty_n or_o impossibility_n to_o we_o in_o the_o obtain_n our_o desire_n any_o other_o way_n than_o by_o god_n special_a influence_n as_o we_o say_v there_o be_v of_o which_o somewhat_o hereafter_o the_o example_n of_o this_o we_o have_v in_o hezekiah_n prayer_n before_o cite_v 2_o king_n 19_o ver._n 17._o of_o a_o truth_n lord_n say_v he_o the_o king_n of_o assyria_n have_v destroy_v the_o nation_n and_o the_o land_n and_o have_v cast_v their_o god_n into_o the_o fire_n etc._n etc._n this_o seem_v to_o intimate_v some_o danger_n that_o they_o may_v do_v so_o to_o he_o and_o his_o people_n too_o some_o probability_n of_o it_o some_o difficulty_n to_o prevent_v it_o but_o yet_o he_o give_v himself_o a_o reason_n why_o the_o lord_n their_o god_n can_v prevent_v it_o though_o those_o other_o nation_n be_v god_n can_v not_o though_o there_o be_v difficulty_n or_o danger_n as_o to_o second_o cause_n yet_o none_o as_o to_o the_o lord_n jehovah_n their_o god_n and_o therefore_o he_o pray_v to_o he_o to_o save_v he_o out_o of_o sennacherib_n hâ—nds_n verse_n 19_o with_o this_o reason_n that_o all_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o earth_n may_v know_v that_o thou_o be_v the_o lord_n god_n even_o thou_o only_o this_o reason_n be_v a_o instance_n of_o the_o goodness_n of_o the_o thing_n he_o desire_v it_o be_v one_o good_a effect_n and_o consequence_n of_o his_o deliverance_n by_o the_o lord_n which_o therefore_o make_v he_o more_o bold_a and_o earnest_o to_o desire_v it_o viz._n the_o knowledge_n and_o honour_n of_o he_o the_o only_a true_a god_n in_o the_o world_n and_o especial_o in_o their_o neighbour_a idolatrous_a nation_n in_o the_o psalm_n most_o of_o which_o have_v some_o prayer_n or_o other_o in_o they_o it_n be_v very_o frequent_a the_o 88_o psalm_n most_o of_o it_o be_v oâ—_n this_o nature_n from_o the_o 3d_o verse_n to_o the_o 9th_o be_v david_n recital_n to_o god_n of_o his_o case_n most_o in_o general_a term_n only_o one_o verse_n be_v more_o particular_a verse_n 3._o my_o soul_n be_v full_a of_o trouble_n and_o my_o life_n draw_v nigh_o unto_o the_o grave_a i_o be_o count_v with_o they_o that_o go_v down_o into_o the_o pit_n i_o be_o as_o a_o man_n that_o have_v no_o strength_n that_o be_v his_o anxiety_n and_o grief_n be_v so_o great_a so_o heavy_a that_o it_o be_v near_o kill_v and_o oppress_v he_o quite_o and_o verse_n 7._o thy_o wrath_n lie_v hard_a upon_o i_o and_o thou_o have_v afflict_v i_o with_o all_o thy_o wave_n that_o be_v with_o many_o and_o many_o sort_n of_o affliction_n and_o in_o the_o 8_o verse_n more_o particular_o thou_o have_v put_v away_o my_o acquaintance_n far_o from_o i_o etc._n etc._n one_o evil_n he_o complain_v of_o be_v that_o his_o friend_n be_v false_a unconstant_a turn_v his_o enemy_n either_o theâ—_n dare_v not_o or_o can_v not_o help_v he_o as_o in_o the_o 18._o verse_n again_o his_o acquaintance_n be_v it_o darkness_n viz._n in_o prison_n or_o affliction_n oâ—_n they_o be_v go_v he_o know_v not_o where_o anâ—_n then_o in_o the_o 13._o and_o 14._o verse_n he_o pray_v tâ—_n god_n for_o his_o favour_n to_o help_v and_o rescue_v he_o from_o the_o 15._o verse_n again_o to_o the_o end_n he_o proceed_v in_o his_o rehearsal_n of_o his_o pitiful_a condition_n in_o the_o 10_o 11_o 12_o ver._n too_o he_o mention_n thâ—_n necessity_n and_o one_o good_a consequence_n of_o hiâ—_n deliverance_n from_o these_o great_a pressure_n will_v thou_o show_v wonder_n to_o the_o dead_a etc._n etc._n anâ—_n shall_v thy_o lovingkindness_n be_v declare_v in_o thâ—_n grave_a or_o thy_o faithfulness_n in_o destruction_n shall_v thy_o wonder_n be_v know_v in_o the_o dark_a and_o thy_o righteousness_n in_o the_o land_n of_o forgetfulness_n the_o sense_n of_o this_o be_v that_o he_o shall_v soon_o die_v if_o god_n do_v not_o help_v he_o and_o put_v he_o into_o a_o better_a condition_n that_o these_o kind_n or_o instance_n of_o favour_n viz._n deliverance_n from_o such_o his_o enemy_n and_o the_o like_a can_v not_o be_v show_v but_o in_o this_o life_n not_o after_o death_n and_o then_o again_o one_o good_a effect_n of_o god_n pleasure_n to_o deliver_v he_o here_o will_v be_v great_a thanks_o to_o he_o and_o praise_n and_o honour_v of_o he_o by_o his_o publish_n and_o proclaim_v this_o his_o especial_a goodness_n and_o that_o in_o particular_a of_o his_o 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for_o ever_o that_o be_v we_o earnest_o beseech_v thou_o that_o thou_o will_v not_o etc._n etc._n and_o so_o on_o in_o verse_n 6._o the_o rest_n be_v a_o mixture_n of_o those_o two_o viz._n declaration_n or_o proposal_n of_o their_o condition_n and_o petition_n only_o in_o verse_n 10_o and_z 13_o be_v mention_v good_a consequence_n of_o the_o grant_v their_o humble_a desire_n as_o reason_n of_o their_o hope_n and_o prayer_n viz._n the_o prevention_n of_o the_o dishonour_v the_o god_n of_o israel_n among_o the_o idolatrous_a heathen_a wherefore_o shall_v the_o heathen_a say_v where_o be_v now_o their_o god_n and_o then_o their_o love_n praise_v and_o thankfulness_n to_o he_o for_o his_o deliverance_n so_o we_o thy_o people_n and_o sheep_n of_o thy_o pasture_n will_v give_v thou_o thanks_o for_o ever_o etc._n etc._n these_o be_v but_o for_o instance_n we_o may_v observe_v the_o like_a in_o most_o psalm_n sect_n viii_o the_o six_o and_o last_o ingredient_n in_o a_o vi_o vi_o prayer_n be_v 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