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he_o and_o to_o lay_v fast_o hold_v upon_o he_o by_o faith_n if_o thou_o will_v be_v save_v remember_v that_o earnest_a exhortation_n of_o the_o apostle_n heb._n 12._o 12.2_o heb._n 12.2_o that_o with_o patience_n we_o run_v the_o race_n that_o be_v set_v before_o we_o look_v unto_o jesus_n the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n who_o for_o the_o joy_n that_o be_v set_v before_o he_o endure_v the_o cross_n and_o despise_v the_o shame_n and_o be_v set_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n chap._n xi_o how_o christ_n his_o temptation_n and_o suffering_n be_v all_o for_o our_o sake_n fvrthermore_o all_o the_o suffering_n and_o temptation_n wherewith_o christ_n be_v assail_v and_o tempt_v be_v exceed_o many_o and_o grievous_a he_o suffer_v they_o all_o for_o we_o and_o for_o our_o sake_n as_o the_o same_o apostle_n witness_v in_o the_o same_o epistle_n say_v 4.15.16_o heb._n 4.15.16_o we_o have_v not_o a_o highpriest_n which_o can_v be_v touch_v with_o 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his_o threefold_a temptation_n first_o the_o jew_n seek_v to_o tempt_v christ_n with_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n christ_n 1_o temptation_n of_o christ_n as_o one_o in_o their_o opinion_n utter_o unable_a to_o deliver_v himself_o from_o the_o same_o when_o as_o it_o be_v object_v unto_o he_o on_o the_o cross_n say_v he_o save_v other_o himself_o he_o can_v saâ—e_v as_o if_o they_o shall_v say_v now_o his_o case_n be_v altogether_o desperate_a for_o he_o must_v die_v and_o so_o utter_o perish_v none_o shall_v by_o force_n or_o otherwise_o take_v he_o away_o nor_o deliver_v he_o out_o of_o our_o hand_n after_o the_o like_a manner_n will_v that_o unreconciled_a enemy_n of_o man_n the_o devil_n be_v ready_a also_o to_o strike_v into_o thou_o a_o scare_v &_o terror_n of_o death_n but_o proceed_v and_o go_v on_o forward_o bold_o be_v strong_a and_o of_o good_a courage_n &_o comfort_n christ_n have_v vanquish_v this_o enemy_n and_o utter_o cast_v he_o down_o and_o thou_o also_o through_o the_o 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saviour_n leave_v i_o not_o neither_o forsake_v i_o o_o god_n of_o my_o salvation_n but_o be_v thou_o still_o present_a with_o i_o to_o sustain_v and_o uphold_v i_o to_o refresh_v and_o comfort_v i_o and_o final_o at_o the_o time_n which_o thou_o have_v appoint_v to_o convey_v my_o soul_n into_o thy_o heavenly_a kingdom_n which_o thou_o have_v purchase_v &_o prepare_v for_o i_o before_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n even_o so_o come_v lord_n jesus_n amen_n amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o sick_a be_v ready_a to_o give_v up_o the_o ghost_n lord_n jesus_n christ_n thou_o which_o art_n the_o resurrection_n and_o the_o life_n in_o who_o whosoever_o believe_v shall_v not_o die_v for_o ever_o look_v down_o from_o heaven_n even_o from_o thy_o sanctuary_n and_o holy_a habitation_n behold_v visit_n and_o relieve_v this_o thy_o servant_n correct_v he_o not_o in_o thy_o anger_n neither_o chasten_v he_o in_o thy_o displeasure_n but_o according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o mercy_n look_v upon_o he_o we_o beseech_v thou_o with_o a_o fatherly_a affection_n restore_v he_o if_o it_o be_v thy_o gracious_a will_n and_o pleasure_n unto_o his_o former_a health_n and_o strength_n that_o so_o he_o may_v live_v to_o glorify_v thy_o name_n or_o if_o it_o stand_v with_o thy_o will_n otherwise_o to_o deal_v with_o he_o even_o by_o this_o present_a sickness_n to_o call_v he_o home_o unto_o thy_o own_o self_n out_o of_o this_o vale_n of_o wretchedness_n and_o misery_n give_v unto_o he_o constancy_n to_o endure_v faithful_a unto_o the_o end_n and_o patience_n to_o suffer_v quiet_o and_o meek_o thy_o rod_n and_o fatherly_a correction_n his_o flesh_n o_o lord_n be_v weak_a and_o frail_a assist_v he_o with_o thy_o grace_n &_o strengthen_v his_o weakness_n by_o the_o mighty_a power_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n his_o spiritual_a enemy_n be_v many_o and_o the_o craft_n and_o malice_n of_o satan_n never_o want_v especial_o in_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n when_o the_o body_n be_v most_o weak_a to_o daunt_v &_o affright_v if_o it_o be_v possible_a the_o soul_n of_o thy_o servant_n that_o so_o he_o may_v destroy_v the_o soul_n together_o with_o the_o body_n cover_v he_o therefore_o dear_a father_n under_o the_o shadow_n of_o thy_o wing_n against_o all_o the_o assault_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n that_o neither_o through_o the_o infirmity_n and_o weakness_n of_o the_o flesh_n nor_o through_o the_o grievousnesse_n and_o painfulness_n of_o his_o sickness_n nor_o the_o love_n &_o desire_v of_o this_o world_n nor_o the_o multitude_n of_o his_o sin_n nor_o the_o malice_n of_o satan_n nor_o by_o any_o other_o mean_v he_o be_v draw_v away_o from_o his_o love_n towards_o thou_o and_o his_o assure_a trust_n and_o confidence_n in_o thou_o we_o confess_v o_o lord_n that_o there_o be_v in_o himself_o as_o in_o ourselves_o no_o power_n nor_o strength_n to_o help_v at_o all_o be_v bear_v in_o sin_n and_o conceive_v in_o iniquity_n whereunto_o also_o have_v be_v add_v many_o actual_a sin_n and_o transgression_n both_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n whereby_o he_o have_v provoke_v thy_o just_a wrath_n &_o indignation_n in_o who_o then_o shall_v he_o trust_v and_o from_o who_o shall_v he_o look_v for_o help_v but_o only_o in_o thou_o &_o from_o thou_o which_o be_v the_o saviour_n of_o all_o that_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o thou_o thou_o do_v vouchsafe_v for_o his_o sake_n to_o be_v bear_v into_o the_o world_n and_o to_o humble_v thyself_o to_o the_o state_n of_o a_o servant_n to_o suffer_v all_o the_o misery_n and_o infirmity_n of_o this_o life_n for_o his_o sake_n to_o sustain_v &_o bear_v all_o manner_n of_o reproach_n &_o injury_n for_o his_o sake_n &_o final_o thou_o give_v thy_o most_o precious_a body_n to_o die_v and_o thy_o blood_n to_o be_v shed_v upon_o the_o cross_n for_o his_o sake_n now_o let_v all_o these_o thing_n profit_v he_o we_o beseech_v thou_o most_o merciful_a saviour_n let_v thy_o most_o precious_a blood_n wash_v away_o the_o multitude_n of_o his_o sin_n let_v that_o pure_a and_o unspotted_a garment_n of_o thy_o obedience_n and_o righteousness_n hide_v &_o cover_v his_o unrighteousness_n let_v thy_o grace_n and_o power_n evermore_o defend_v &_o succour_v he_o and_o let_v the_o sweet_a comfort_n of_o thy_o spirit_n never_o depart_v from_o he_o until_o thou_o have_v call_v he_o out_o of_o this_o vale_n of_o misery_n into_o the_o bless_a inheritance_n purchase_v for_o he_o where_o he_o may_v rest_v for_o ever_o with_o abraham_n and_o isaac_n and_o jacob_n and_o all_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n hear_v we_o we_o beseech_v thou_o most_o gracious_a and_o merciful_a saviour_n save_o thy_o servant_n that_o put_v his_o whole_a trust_n in_o thou_o let_v thy_o mighty_a hand_n and_o outstretch_a arm_n be_v still_o his_o defence_n let_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n confirm_v &_o strengthen_v he_o &_o let_v thy_o love_a kindness_n and_o mercte_n still_o abide_v and_o continue_v with_o he_o and_o be_v his_o stay_n and_o comfort_v always_o unto_o the_o end_n and_o in_o the_o end_n and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n finis_fw-la
member_n this_o head_n neither_o be_v nor_o can_v be_v without_o the_o member_n neither_o do_v he_o leave_v or_o forsake_v his_o member_n where_o christ_n therefore_o be_v there_o also_o must_v we_o needs_o be_v 5.30_o ephe._n 5.30_o for_o we_o be_v member_n of_o his_o body_n of_o his_o flesh_n and_o of_o his_o bone_n eph._n 5.30_o now_o who_o can_v sufficient_o praise_v and_o magnify_v according_a to_o the_o worthiness_n thereof_o the_o infiniteness_n of_o that_o inestimable_a &_o unspeakable_a grace_n &_o mercy_n of_o god_n who_o vouchsafe_v so_o to_o debase_v himself_o aâ—_n to_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n and_o to_o be_v make_v a_o mortal_a man_n in_o all_o thing_n like_v unto_o we_o sin_n only_o except_v that_o this_o corruptible_a 〈◊〉_d frail_a nature_n of_o man_n be_v unite_v and_o join_v unto_o hâ—_n divine_a nature_n may_v by_o the_o infinite_a and_o incomprehensible_a virtue_n and_o power_n oâ—_n his_o divinity_n be_v advance_v unto_o immortal_a life_n and_o make_v partaker_n with_o it_o of_o the_o heavenly_a kingdom_n 〈◊〉_d we_o do_v believe_v so_o great_a riches_n to_o be_v give_v unto_o we_o &_o to_o be_v lay_v up_o in_o store_n for_o we_o and_o that_o so_o bless_a and_o happy_a a_o kind_n of_o life_n shall_v hereafter_o befall_v we_o how_o i_o pray_v you_o can_v we_o be_v daunt_v or_o trouble_v the_o humane_a nature_n of_o all_o the_o faithful_a which_o have_v be_v before_o &_o since_o christ_n and_o which_o shall_v be_v hereafter_o in_o christ_n who_o be_v both_o true_a man_n and_o also_o true_a god_n have_v and_o do_v put_v on_o immortality_n &_o glory_n abundant_a then_o and_o of_o great_a force_n and_o effect_n be_v that_o comfort_n concern_v the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n wherewith_o saint_n paul_n do_v fortify_v and_o establish_v the_o mind_n of_o the_o corinthian_n when_o he_o say_v etc._n 1_o cor._n 15.20_o etc._n etc._n that_o christ_n be_v rise_v from_o the_o dead_a be_v the_o first_o fruit_n of_o they_o that_o be_v fall_v asleep_a for_o since_o by_o man_n come_v death_n by_o man_n also_o come_v the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a for_o as_o by_o adam_n all_o die_n even_o so_o also_o by_o christ_n shall_v all_o be_v maâ—_n alive_a but_o every_o man_n in_o 〈◊〉_d own_o order_n the_o first_o fruit_n 〈◊〉_d christ_n afterward_o they_o thaâ—_n be_v of_o christ_n at_o his_o come_n etc._n etc._n and_o after_o all_o this_o sainâ—_n paul_n add_v a_o similitude_n concern_v natural_a thing_n whereby_o the_o resurrection_n of_o our_o body_n be_v most_o clear_o perceive_v 36._o verse_n 36._o and_o plain_o demonstrate_v the_o similitude_n or_o comparison_n be_v take_v from_o seed_n which_o be_v dry_a when_o it_o be_v cast_v into_o the_o ground_n by_o the_o seedsman_n or_o husbandman_n it_o die_v as_o it_o be_v and_o rot_v in_o the_o ground_n but_o yet_o do_v it_o not_o perish_v altogether_o but_o it_o sprout_v and_o come_v forth_o out_o of_o the_o earth_n fresh_a and_o new_a in_o a_o elegant_a and_o a_o delightful_a shape_n and_o form_n even_o so_o also_o shall_v our_o body_n arise_v not_o corruptible_a or_o subject_n to_o corruption_n not_o frail_a and_o transitory_a not_o weak_a and_o feeble_a not_o wither_v and_o decay_v and_o ready_a to_o die_v as_o now_o it_o be_v but_o comely_a and_o beautiful_a strong_a and_o lusty_a immortal_a and_o incorruptible_a and_o full_a of_o brightness_n and_o glory_n this_o be_v the_o way_n by_o which_o we_o be_v to_o pass_v into_o our_o true_a country_n which_o be_v above_o even_o by_o death_n unto_o everlasting_a life_n flesh_n and_o blood_n can_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n wherein_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o life_n and_o immortality_n for_o which_o cause_n 15.33_o 1_o cor._n 15.33_o this_o corruptible_a body_n must_v put_v on_o incorruption_n and_o this_o mortal_a body_n must_v put_v on_o immortality_n thâ—â—_n shall_v come_v to_o pass_v the_o say_n that_o be_v write_v death_n be_v swallow_a up_o into_o victory_n they_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n have_v now_o vanquish_v sin_n death_n and_o hell_n and_o therefore_o contemn_v &_o despise_v death_n and_o through_o christ_n be_v now_o become_v bold_a and_o courageous_a they_o shall_v triumph_v and_o say_v 15.55_o hos_fw-la 13.14_o 1_o cor._n 15.55_o â—_o death_n where_o be_v thy_o sting_n o_o hell_n where_o be_v thy_o victory_n the_o sting_n of_o death_n iâ—_n sin_n and_o the_o strength_n of_o sin_n be_v the_o law_n but_o thanks_n be_v unto_o god_n who_o have_v give_v we_o victory_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n hereunto_o also_o may_v be_v add_v other_o sentence_n of_o holy_a scripture_n full_a of_o comfort_n as_o that_o 2._o cor._n 4.14_o he_o that_o have_v raise_v up_o the_o lord_n jesus_n from_o the_o dead_a shall_v also_o raise_v we_o up_o by_o the_o same_o jesus_n and_o that_o to_o the_o philippian_n chap._n 3.20_o 3.20_o phil_n 3.20_o our_o conversation_n be_v in_o heaven_n from_o whence_o we_o look_v for_o the_o saviour_n even_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o shall_v change_v our_o vile_a body_n that_o it_o may_v be_v fashion_v like_o unto_o his_o glorious_a body_n according_a to_o the_o mighty_a work_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a to_o subdue_v all_o thing_n unto_o himself_o again_o colos_n 3.3_o you_o be_v dead_a 3.3_o colos_n 3.3_o and_o your_o life_n be_v hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god_n but_o when_o christ_n which_o be_v your_o life_n shall_v appear_v then_o shall_v you_o also_o appear_v with_o he_o in_o glory_n and_o 1._o thes_n 4.13_o 4.14_o 1._o thes_n 4.14_o i_o will_v not_o say_v saint_n paul_n have_v you_o ignorant_a concern_v they_o which_o be_v a_o sleep_n that_o you_o sorrow_n not_o as_o other_o which_o have_v no_o hope_n for_o if_o we_o believe_v thaâ—_n jesus_n be_v dead_a and_o be_v rise_v again_o even_o so_o they_o thaâ—_n sleep_n in_o jesus_n will_v god_n bring_v with_o he_o in_o like_a manner_n do_v s._n paul_n comfort_v his_o disciple_n timothy_n 2._o tim._n 2.8_o remember_v 2.8_o 2_o tim._n 2.8_o that_o jesus_n christ_n make_v of_o the_o seed_n of_o david_n wâ—_n raise_v again_o from_o the_o deaâ—_n according_a to_o my_o gospel_n and_o verse_n 11._o verse_n 11_o if_o we_o be_v dead_a wâ—_n christ_n we_o shall_v also_o live_v wiâ—_n he_o if_o we_o suffer_v with_o he_o 〈◊〉_d shall_v also_o reign_v with_o he_o anâ—_n again_o 1.9_o 2_o tim._n 1.9_o 2._o tim._n 1.9_o god_n haâ—_n save_v we_o say_v he_o and_o calleâ—_n we_o with_o a_o holy_a call_n not_o according_a to_o our_o work_n but_o according_a to_o his_o own_o purpose_n and_o grace_n which_o be_v give_v through_o christ_n jesus_n before_o the_o world_n be_v but_o be_v now_o make_v manifest_a by_o the_o appear_a of_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n who_o have_v abolish_v death_n and_o have_v bring_v life_n and_o immortality_n and_o in_o his_o epi._n to_o the_o heb._n chap._n 2.14_o he_o say_v that_o christ_n be_v make_v partaker_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n that_o be_v 2.14_o hebr._n 2.14_o be_v make_v true_a man_n that_o through_o death_n he_o may_v destroy_v he_o that_o have_v power_n of_o death_n that_o be_v the_o devil_n and_o that_o he_o may_v deliver_v all_o they_o which_o for_o fear_n of_o death_n be_v all_o their_o life_n time_n subject_a to_o bondage_n s._n john_n likewise_o in_o his_o 1._o epistle_n chap._n 4.9_o tell_v we_o that_o 4.9_o 1_o joh._n 4.9_o in_o this_o appear_v the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_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 to_o wit_n eternal_o and_o for_o ever_o and_o chap._n 3.14_o 3.14_o and_o 3.14_o we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v translate_v from_o death_n unto_o life_n because_o we_o love_v the_o brethren_n and_o to_o conclude_v in_o the_o same_o manner_n job_n comfort_v himself_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o his_o affliction_n chap._n 19.25_o 19.25_o job._n 19.25_o i_o be_o sure_a say_v he_o that_o my_o redeemer_n live_v and_o that_o he_o shall_v stand_v the_o last_o on_o the_o earth_n and_o though_o after_o my_o skin_n worm_n destroy_v this_o body_n yet_o shall_v i_o see_v god_n in_o my_o flesh_n who_o i_o myself_o shall_v see_v and_o my_o eye_n shall_v behold_v and_o none_o other_o for_o i_o though_o my_o reins_n be_v consume_v within_o i_o these_o testimony_n of_o holy_a scripture_n whosoever_o he_o be_v that_o ponder_v well_o and_o meditate_v on_o the_o same_o diligent_o he_o can_v but_o be_v fill_v with_o exceed_v great_a joy_n and_o comfort_n a_o most_o evident_a example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o saint_n paul_n phil._n 3.10_o 3.10_o phil._n 3.10_o where_o he_o profess_v himself_o to_o rejoice_v &_o glory_n in_o nothing_o more_o than_o this_o that_o he_o know_v christ_n and_o the_o power_n of_o his_o resurrection_n whereby_o our_o death_n be_v slay_v as_o it_o be_v
and_o put_v to_o death_n now_o then_o unto_o as_o many_o as_o believe_v in_o christ_n death_n be_v utter_o vanquish_v and_o be_v dead_a as_o it_o be_v there_o be_v nothing_o now_o in_o death_n that_o be_v dreadful_a or_o to_o be_v fear_v beside_o only_a a_o certain_a image_n and_o appearance_n as_o a_o serpent_n that_o be_v dead_a retain_v his_o wont_a form_n which_o be_v dreadful_a and_o terrible_a but_o yet_o have_v no_o strength_n or_o power_n in_o himself_o to_o hurt_v and_o even_o as_o by_o that_o brazen_a serpent_n which_o moses_n set_v up_o in_o the_o wilderness_n so_o oft_o as_o it_o be_v behold_v and_o look_v on_o the_o fiery_a serpent_n wherewith_o the_o jew_n be_v bite_v and_o sting_v be_v by_o the_o mighty_a power_n of_o the_o lord_n smite_v that_o they_o die_v so_o as_o the_o people_n can_v not_o be_v infect_v with_o their_o poison_n even_o so_o our_o death_n die_v as_o it_o be_v and_o be_v make_v harmless_a and_o in_o no_o wise_a to_o be_v fear_v if_o only_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n we_o shall_v behold_v and_o look_v up_o unto_o christ_n hang_v on_o the_o cross_n and_o die_v for_o us._n whereof_o the_o say_v brazen_a serpent_n be_v a_o lively_a image_n and_o representation_n as_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o witness_v joh._n 3.14_o 3.14_o joh._n 3.14_o as_o moses_n lift_v up_o the_o serpent_n in_o the_o wilderness_n so_o also_o must_v the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v lift_v up_o that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v eternal_a life_n in_o a_o word_n death_n be_v but_o a_o certain_a resemblance_n or_o image_n of_o death_n or_o rather_o it_o be_v the_o beginning_n and_o entrance_n into_o the_o true_a and_o endless_a life_n christ_n who_o be_v truth_n itself_o tell_v we_o 8.51_o joh._n 8.51_o if_o any_o man_n keep_v my_o word_n he_o shall_v never_o see_v death_n how_o i_o pray_v you_o come_v this_o to_o pass_v the_o case_n stand_v thus_o man_n trust_v steadfast_o in_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n jesus_n by_o mean_n of_o his_o faith_n be_v so_o incorporate_v as_o i_o may_v say_v and_o so_o knit_v and_o unite_v unto_o his_o head_n christ_n jesus_n his_o lord_n &_o saviour_n who_o be_v the_o true_a life_n that_o he_o can_v be_v separate_v nor_o pluck_v away_o from_o he_o this_o body_n therefore_o by_o death_n be_v part_v and_o sever_v from_o the_o soul_n in_o a_o assure_a and_o undoubted_a hope_n of_o a_o glorious_a resurrection_n unto_o eternal_a life_n for_o as_o much_o as_o within_o a_o short_a compass_n of_o time_n the_o body_n shall_v be_v restore_v again_o unto_o the_o soul_n to_o enjoy_v eternal_a bliss_n and_o happiness_n and_o so_o believe_v in_o christ_n he_o shall_v never_o see_v no_o taste_n of_o eternal_a death_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n that_o be_v of_o eternal_a damnation_n which_o be_v the_o only_a death_n indeed_o forasmuch_o as_o the_o death_n of_o the_o godly_a be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o passage_n or_o a_o departure_n out_o of_o this_o mortal_a life_n into_o life_n immortal_a and_o unto_o the_o society_n and_o company_n of_o christ_n himself_o and_o of_o all_o his_o holy_a saint_n and_o angel_n chap._n x._o a_o remedy_n against_o the_o fear_n and_o horror_n of_o hell_n and_o eternal_a damnation_n that_o malicious_a &_o wicked_a spirit_n the_o devil_n and_o satan_n here_o doubtless_o will_v also_o cast_v into_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n a_o care_n and_o fear_v also_o concern_v their_o predestination_n by_o suggest_v unto_o they_o these_o or_o the_o like_a horrible_a and_o dreadful_a cogitatation_n what_o if_o for_o all_o this_o thou_o do_v not_o please_v god_n what_o if_o god_n have_v reject_v thou_o and_o cast_v thou_o out_o of_o his_o favour_n or_o how_o know_v thou_o thyself_o to_o be_v of_o the_o number_n of_o those_o who_o god_n have_v elect_v and_o choose_v unto_o eternal_a life_n these_o and_o the_o like_a dangerous_a tentation_n will_v be_v ready_a to_o offer_v themselves_o which_o indeed_o be_v very_o hard_a and_o 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and_o hope_n make_v not_o ashamed_a 5.4_o rom._n 5.4_o rom._n 5.4_o here_o have_v thou_o matter_n and_o occasion_n of_o learning_n and_o of_o exercise_v patience_n in_o all_o affliction_n first_o thou_o learn_v that_o god_n afflict_v and_o punish_v thou_o with_o a_o fatherly_a affection_n and_o this_o thou_o learn_v by_o experience_n for_o unless_o thou_o have_v experience_n hereof_o indeed_o how_o behooveful_a &_o profitable_a it_o be_v for_o a_o man_n whole_o to_o yield_v &_o give_v himself_o unto_o god_n to_o obey_v his_o will_n according_a to_o that_o say_n of_o david_n 119._o psal_n 119._o it_o be_v good_a for_o i_o that_o thou_o have_v humble_v i_o thou_o can_v not_o conceive_v sure_a and_o steadfast_a hope_n and_o confidence_n in_o he_o have_v not_o have_v proof_n and_o experience_n before_o of_o so_o fatherly_a and_o love_a affection_n of_o almighty_a god_n towards_o thou_o to_o lie_v hide_v under_o his_o rod_n and_o chastisement_n but_o when_o thou_o have_v learn_v the_o 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be_v paradise_n that_o be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n &_o for_o our_o parent_n we_o have_v the_o holy_a and_o bless_a patriarch_n why_o then_o do_v we_o not_o run_v and_o make_v haste_n that_o we_o may_v behold_v and_o see_v our_o country_n and_o may_v salute_v our_o parent_n a_o great_a number_n of_o our_o love_a and_o dear_a friend_n expect_v and_o look_v for_o we_o there_o as_o our_o parent_n our_o brethren_n and_o our_o child_n a_o populous_a and_o a_o large_a multitude_n there_o be_v that_o long_a for_o we_o and_o desire_v our_o company_n be_v already_o secure_a and_o fâ—llie_o assure_v of_o their_o own_o immortality_n and_o further_o desirous_a earnest_o of_o our_o welfare_n and_o safety_n to_o come_v
righteousness_n thereof_o and_o then_o all_o other_o thing_n shall_v be_v add_v unto_o us._n we_o be_v torment_v and_o weary_a night_n and_o day_n with_o care_n how_o to_o live_v here_o and_o how_o to_o settle_v and_o make_v sure_a our_o worldly_a estate_n our_o riches_n &_o worldly_a possession_n and_o other_o vain_a and_o transitory_a thing_n which_o little_a avail_n we_o yea_o rather_o which_o be_v sometime_o cause_n of_o great_a misery_n unto_o we_o and_o of_o foul_a and_o horrible_a sin_n which_o drown_v man_n in_o perdition_n and_o destruction_n but_o in_o seek_v and_o provide_v ourselves_o of_o the_o heavenly_a riches_n how_o secure_a and_o negligent_a how_o sluggish_a and_o slothful_a how_o foolish_a and_o how_o lumpish_a and_o blockish_a be_v we_o and_o what_o more_o strange_a or_o more_o horrible_a blindness_n and_o madness_n than_o this_o can_v there_o reign_v among_o man_n so_o long_o as_o we_o be_v in_o health_n we_o have_v scarce_o the_o least_o thought_n in_o our_o heart_n at_o any_o time_n of_o the_o life_n to_o come_v or_o of_o our_o death_n and_o departure_n hence_o but_o as_o soon_o as_o we_o be_v cast_v down_o with_o any_o sickness_n death_n now_o knock_v as_o it_o be_v at_o our_o door_n when_o as_o we_o shall_v stand_v in_o the_o battle_n to_o fight_v then_o at_o length_n we_o bethink_v ourselves_o of_o take_v up_o arm_n and_o of_o provide_v we_o weapon_n to_o fight_v withal_o against_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o suggestion_n then_o we_o begin_v to_o think_v of_o repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o our_o life_n and_o not_o before_o which_o be_v a_o plain_a proof_n that_o our_o faith_n be_v very_o weak_a and_o slender_a and_o that_o we_o be_v little_o exercise_v in_o the_o christian_a warfare_n the_o lord_n herein_o be_v merciful_a unto_o we_o amen_n howbeit_o there_o be_v no_o age_n unfit_a nor_o any_o season_n unseasonable_a or_o overlate_a to_o repent_v repentance_n be_v never_o too_o late_o so_o that_o it_o be_v true_a and_o unfeigned_a and_o that_o it_o be_v do_v and_o perform_v true_o and_o unfeigned_o but_o i_o advise_v and_o counsel_n yea_o and_o earnest_o exhort_v and_o admonish_v all_o man_n to_o take_v heed_n that_o they_o put_v not_o off_o their_o repentance_n to_o that_o last_o and_o most_o sharp_a and_o dangerous_a conflict_n of_o sickness_n and_o death_n for_o if_o even_o they_o who_o be_v strong_a &_o in_o health_n have_v all_o their_o life_n time_n fortify_v and_o arm_v themselves_o against_o this_o hour_n of_o their_o departure_n yet_o have_v much_o ado_n then_o to_o defend_v themselves_o from_o the_o assault_n &_o temptation_n which_o will_v offer_v themselves_o at_o that_o time_n what_o then_o will_v become_v of_o such_o as_o be_v void_a of_o all_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o have_v heart_n that_o can_v repent_v have_v lead_v and_o still_o lead_v a_o dissolute_a and_o wicked_a life_n how_o shall_v they_o be_v able_a to_o encounter_v and_o to_o resist_v now_o then_o forasmuch_o as_o the_o harvest_n be_v great_a the_o laborer_n be_v but_o few_o &_o that_o infinite_a multitude_n of_o simple_a and_o ignorant_a people_n abound_v in_o all_o place_n there_o be_v not_o minister_n of_o god_n word_n every_o where_o at_o hand_n to_o instruct_v and_o comfort_v such_o as_o stand_v in_o need_n and_o those_o that_o be_v can_v apply_v themselves_o to_o all_o nor_o minister_v their_o help_n and_o comfort_n at_o all_o time_n i_o have_v think_v good_a christian_n reader_n for_o the_o comfort_n and_o instruction_n of_o such_o as_o want_v the_o present_a help_n and_o assistance_n of_o godly_a pastor_n and_o minister_n especial_o in_o time_n of_o sickness_n to_o offer_v unto_o thy_o gentle_a acceptance_n this_o order_n and_o manner_n of_o comfort_v the_o sick_a gather_v out_o of_o the_o sacred_a word_n of_o god_n most_o especial_o for_o their_o sake_n which_o be_v ignorant_a &_o which_o be_v not_o arm_v nor_o provide_v against_o such_o occasion_n neither_o furnish_v with_o sentence_n of_o holy_a scripture_n that_o in_o read_v or_o hear_v these_o thing_n read_v unto_o they_o they_o may_v receive_v true_a and_o steadfast_a hope_n and_o comfort_n that_o in_o the_o sharp_a and_o bitter_a conflict_n of_o sickness_n and_o agony_n of_o death_n they_o neither_o faint_v nor_o perish_v the_o content_n of_o the_o first_o part_n a_o preface_n to_o the_o christian_a reader_n chap._n i._n why_o sickness_n be_v send_v of_o god_n pag._n 1_o chap._n ii_o the_o necessity_n of_o faith_n in_o time_n of_o sickness_n &_o the_o mean_n whereby_o to_o strengthen_v the_o same_o 12_o chap._n iii_o of_o three_o thing_n which_o in_o time_n of_o sickness_n and_o in_o the_o agony_n of_o death_n do_v much_o hinder_v and_o trouble_v man_n to_o wit_n the_o remembrance_n of_o their_o sin_n the_o fear_n of_o death_n and_o the_o horror_n of_o hell_n and_o eternal_a damnation_n 24_o chap._n four_o a_o remedy_n against_o the_o fear_n and_o remembrance_n of_o our_o sin_n 28_o chap._n v._o testimony_n of_o scripture_n concern_v the_o forgiveness_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n 39_o chap._n vi_o reconciliation_n &_o restitution_n in_o time_n of_o sickness_n if_o not_o perform_v before_o 65_o chap._n vii_o the_o lawful_a use_n of_o physic_n in_o time_n of_o sickness_n 70_o chap._n viii_o a_o remedy_n against_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n 74_o chap._n ix_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n concern_v the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a 82_o chap._n x._o a_o remedy_n against_o the_o fear_n &_o horror_n of_o hell_n and_o damnation_n 105_o chap._n xi_o how_o christ_n his_o temptation_n &_o suffering_n be_v all_o for_o our_o sake_n 114_o chap._n xii_o of_o christ_n his_o threefold_a temptation_n 117_o chap._n xiii_o a_o short_a admonition_n concern_v the_o ordain_v of_o will_n and_o testament_n 144_o chap._n xiiii_o how_o to_o mitigate_v grief_n conceit_v for_o the_o loss_n of_o friend_n 149_o chap._n xv_o a_o exhortation_n unto_o all_o professor_n of_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n 157_o the_o content_n of_o the_o second_o part_n chap._n ay_o how_o to_o comfort_v all_o such_o as_o lie_v upon_o the_o bed_n of_o sickness_n 167_o chap._n ii_o how_o to_o comfort_v such_o as_o be_v in_o apparent_a danger_n at_o death_n 199_o a_o sermon_n or_o mortality_n 224_o chap._n iii_o how_o to_o comfort_n and_o call_v upon_o the_o sick_a party_n be_v ready_a to_o give_v up_o the_o ghost_n 311_o the_o first_o part_n spiritual_a direction_n for_o the_o sick_a very_o needful_a at_o all_o time_n but_o especial_o in_o the_o conflict_n of_o sickness_n and_o agony_n of_o death_n chap._n i._n why_o sickness_n be_v send_v of_o god_n as_o death_n be_v the_o wage_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n sin_n 1_o for_o sin_n so_o be_v sickness_n also_o send_v oftentimes_o unto_o we_o of_o god_n for_o our_o sin_n as_o it_o be_v clear_a and_o manifest_a in_o holy_a scripture_n joh._n 5._o christ_n say_v unto_o the_o man_n that_o have_v be_v sick_a eight_o &_o thirty_o year_n behold_v thou_o be_v make_v whole_a 5.14_o joh._n 5.14_o sin_v no_o more_o lest_o a_o worse_a thing_n come_v unto_o thou_o imply_v plain_o that_o sin_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o his_o sickness_n likewise_o psalm_n 38._o david_n profess_v of_o himself_o 38._o psal_n 38._o there_o be_v nothing_o sound_a in_o my_o flesh_n because_o of_o thy_o anger_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o rest_n in_o my_o bone_n by_o reason_n of_o my_o sin_n for_o my_o iniquity_n be_v go_v over_o my_o head_n and_o be_v like_o a_o sore_a burden_n too_o heavy_a for_o i_o to_o bear_v the_o same_o he_o confess_v and_o acknowledge_v 24.17_o 2_o sam._n 24.17_o 2._o sam._n 24._o when_o he_o see_v the_o angel_n that_o smite_v the_o people_n with_o the_o pestilence_n behold_v i_o have_v sin_v and_o do_v wicked_o let_v thy_o hand_n be_v against_o i_o etc._n etc._n and_o deuteronomie_n 28._o god_n threaten_v by_o moses_n that_o if_o his_o people_n will_v not_o obey_v his_o voice_n among_o other_o plague_n he_o will_v consume_v they_o &_o destroy_v they_o by_o strange_a sickness_n and_o disease_n 28.21.22.27_o deut._n 28.21.22.27_o he_o will_v make_v the_o pestilence_n cleave_v unto_o they_o he_o will_v smite_v they_o with_o a_o consumption_n verse_n 22_o and_o with_o the_o fever_n and_o with_o a_o burn_a ague_n and_o with_o a_o fervent_a heat_n and_o at_o the_o 27_o verse_n verse_n 27_o he_o will_v smite_v they_o with_o the_o botch_n of_o egypt_n and_o with_o the_o emeroid_v and_o with_o the_o scab_n and_o with_o such_o a_o itch_n as_o can_v be_v heal_v and_o as_o sickness_n and_o other_o cross_n and_o affliction_n be_v send_v unto_o we_o of_o god_n for_o the_o most_o part_n for_o our_o sin_n so_o many_o time_n the_o same_o be_v send_v unto_o we_o for_o the_o proof_n and_o trial_n of_o our_o faith_n faith_n 2_o for_o trial_n of_o our_o faith_n as_o we_o behold_v in_o job_n for_o
then_o it_o be_v see_v how_o much_o we_o love_v god_n &_o how_o much_o we_o trust_v he_o and_o put_v confidence_n in_o he_o when_o we_o be_v oppress_v and_o vex_v with_o some_o grievous_a cross_n and_o affliction_n herâ—_n then_o before_o all_o thing_n seâ—_n that_o thou_o turn_v unto_o goâ—_n with_o all_o thy_o whole_a heart_n &_o mind_n and_o understanding_n and_o with_o all_o the_o power_n oâ—_n thy_o soul_n unfeigned_o repent_v of_o thy_o evil_a way_n and_o bewail_v &_o confess_v before_o god_n thy_o manifold_a sin_n and_o offence_n for_o whicâ—_n thou_o have_v just_o deserve_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n together_o with_o all_o his_o plague_n and_o punishment_n to_o be_v pour_v out_o and_o to_o be_v inflict_v upon_o thou_o then_o shall_v thou_o reap_v and_o receive_v plentiful_a comfort_n and_o consolation_n even_o a_o perfect_a discharge_n absolution_n and_o remission_n of_o thy_o sin_n from_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o as_o a_o infinite_a treasury_n every_o day_n stand_v open_a and_o be_v offer_v unto_o thou_o and_o that_o by_o christ_n his_o own_o appointment_n and_o ordinance_n give_v unto_o his_o church_n joh._n 20.22_o receive_v you_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 20.22_o joh._n 20.22_o whosoever_n sin_n you_o remit_v they_o be_v remit_v unto_o they_o and_o who_o sin_n soever_o you_o retain_v they_o be_v retain_v now_o when_o thou_o have_v thus_o pray_v for_o &_o obtain_v pardon_n for_o thy_o sin_n doubtless_o the_o punishment_n whether_o it_o be_v of_o sickness_n or_o any_o other_o affliction_n that_o lie_v heavy_a upon_o thou_o shall_v either_o cease_v and_o leave_v thou_o altogether_o or_o else_o shall_v by_o god_n good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n turn_v to_o thy_o everlasting_a welfare_n and_o salvation_n for_o this_o assure_o persuade_v thyself_o and_o nothing_o doubt_v of_o it_o that_o the_o punishment_n which_o thou_o suffer_v how_o heavy_a a_o yoke_n and_o burden_n soever_o it_o seem_v to_o the_o flesh_n be_v in_o deed_n a_o fatherly_a rod_n whereby_o god_n recall_v thou_o home_o unto_o himself_o be_v his_o child_n and_o withdraw_v thou_o from_o sin_v secure_o god_n with_o a_o tender_a affection_n love_v we_o he_o will_v and_o wish_v well_o unto_o we_o &_o he_o do_v all_o that_o be_v do_v to_o this_o end_n that_o he_o may_v reform_v we_o &_o make_v we_o better_o 12.6_o hebr._n 12.6_o for_o who_o he_o love_v he_o he_o correct_v and_o chasten_v and_o he_o punish_v he_o here_o that_o after_o this_o life_n he_o may_v not_o be_v condemn_v with_o the_o world_n 11.32_o 1_o cor._n 11.32_o nor_o torment_v and_o punish_v everlasting_o in_o hell_n and_o do_v not_o thou_o fear_v nor_o doubt_n but_o assure_o persuade_v thyself_o that_o god_n thy_o heavenly_a father_n entire_o love_v thou_o and_o ten_o leâ—â—th_v thou_o howsoever_o he_o recâ—â—ueth_v for_o the_o time_n to_o be_v displease_v with_o thou_o this_o his_o wâ—â—â—â—_n and_o displeasure_n be_v not_o the_o wrath_n and_o rage_n of_o a_o tyrant_n or_o tormenter_n but_o of_o a_o father_n that_o dear_o love_v we_o who_o will_v not_o that_o we_o perish_v but_o that_o we_o shall_v repent_v and_o amend_v &_o so_o be_v save_v this_o be_v so_o sure_a that_o there_o be_v nothing_o more_o certain_a if_o so_o be_v that_o we_o who_o be_v of_o so_o little_a faith_n can_v believe_v it_o first_o of_o all_o therefore_o desire_v &_o ask_v pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o all_o thy_o sin_n but_o see_v it_o be_v do_v through_o christ_n and_o that_o it_o be_v do_v with_o a_o true_a repentant_a heart_n that_o so_o thou_o may_v be_v at_o agreement_n with_o god_n and_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o he_o thou_o may_v have_v he_o friendly_a and_o favourable_a unto_o thou_o then_o afterward_o thou_o may_v also_o desire_v and_o pray_v to_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o present_a affliction_n that_o mole_v &_o greeve_v thou_o this_o advice_n the_o son_n of_o sirach_n give_v chap._n 38._o my_o son_n 38.9_o eccl._n 38.9_o fail_v not_o in_o thy_o sickness_n but_o pray_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o will_v make_v thou_o whole_a 20._o esay_n 38.25_o and_o 2._o kin._n 20._o thus_o ezekiah_n turn_v his_o face_n unto_o the_o wall_n and_o pray_v in_o his_o sickness_n and_o his_o prayer_n be_v hear_v and_o he_o recover_v esa_n 38.25_o and_o 2._o reg._n 20._o and_o thus_o david_n pray_v in_o his_o great_a affliction_n etc._n psal_n 39.8_o etc._n etc._n psal_n 39.8_o etc._n etc._n deliver_v i_o from_o all_o my_o transgression_n and_o make_v i_o not_o a_o rebuke_n unto_o the_o foolish_a and_o verse_n 10_o and_o 13._o take_v thy_o plague_n away_o from_o i_o and_o again_o stay_v thy_o anger_n from_o i_o that_o i_o may_v recover_v my_o strength_n before_o i_o go_v hence_o and_o be_v no_o more_o see_v likewise_o psal_n 79._o 79.8_o psal_n 79.8_o remember_v not_o against_o we_o our_o former_a iniquity_n bâ—_n make_v haste_n let_v thy_o tender_a mercy_n prevent_v we_o help_v we_o 〈◊〉_d god_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o fâ—â—_n the_o glory_n of_o thy_o name_n deliver_v we_o etc._n etc._n in_o the_o which_o placeâ—_n and_o the_o like_a david_n firâ—â—_n pray_v for_o remission_n of_o hâ—_n sin_n that_o by_o god_n frâ—â—_n grace_n he_o may_v be_v justify_v and_o then_o he_o intreat_v goâ—_n to_o stay_v his_o anger_n to_o turn_v away_o his_o plague_n and_o punishment_n from_o he_o anâ—_n to_o deliver_v he_o and_o 〈◊〉_d may_v thou_o pray_v for_o easement_n and_o deliverance_n froâ—_n thy_o sickness_n or_o trouble_v but_o thou_o must_v always_o add_v this_o condition_n if_o it_o be_v tâ—_n will_v of_o god_n &_o seem_v goâ—_n unto_o he_o follow_v here_o the_o footstep_n of_o christ_n himself_o and_o say_v father_n if_o it_o be_v possible_a let_v this_o cup_n pass_v from_o i_o notwithstanding_o not_o my_o will_n but_o thy_o most_o holy_a and_o bless_a will_v be_v do_v for_o indeed_o we_o can_v better_o provide_v for_o ourselves_o than_o our_o most_o faithful_a and_o love_a father_n do_v provide_v who_o be_v of_o infinite_a power_n wisdom_n and_o goodness_n who_o never_o turn_v away_o his_o eye_n from_o we_o but_o still_o have_v a_o diligent_a care_n of_o we_o 10.30_o 1_o pet._n 5._o mat._n 10.30_o who_o have_v number_v the_o very_a hair_n of_o our_o head_n that_o they_o perish_v not_o who_o give_v life_n unto_o all_o thing_n and_o who_o nourish_v and_o preserve_v provide_v and_o care_v for_o all_o thing_n much_o better_a than_o the_o creature_n themselves_o can_v wish_v or_o desire_v chap._n ii_o the_o necessity_n of_o faith_n in_o timâ—_n of_o sickness_n and_o the_o meaneâ—_n whereby_o to_o strengthen_v the_o same_o while_o a_o man_n lie_v upon_o his_o bed_n oâ—_n sickness_n be_v in_o dangeâ—_n of_o death_n he_o be_v common_o assault_v and_o set_v upon_o with_o many_o sore_a and_o grievous_a temptation_n as_o first_o of_o all_o iâ—_n be_v a_o very_a sharp_a and_o sore_a temptation_n and_o trial_n when_o as_o have_v the_o horrible_a image_n of_o death_n before_o ouâ—_n eye_n we_o think_v with_o ourselves_o how_o that_o very_o short_o we_o must_v needs_o relinquish_v and_o leave_v the_o most_o delightful_a and_o comfortable_a light_n of_o this_o world_n together_o with_o all_o our_o friend_n our_o kinsfolk_n and_o acquaintance_n and_o all_o other_o thing_n which_o here_o be_v most_o deligntsome_a and_o pleasant_a and_o most_o dear_a unto_o us._n by_o &_o by_o after_o our_o deadly_a and_o manifold_a sin_n commit_v against_o the_o divine_a will_n and_o commandment_n of_o god_n these_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o present_v themselves_o unto_o we_o and_o rush_v in_o upon_o we_o with_o great_a violence_n will_v become_v new_a and_o fresh_a again_o unto_o we_o wonderful_o disquiet_v and_o trouble_v the_o conscience_n and_o appear_v far_o more_o in_o number_n and_o more_o heinous_a &_o grievous_a then_o ever_o they_o do_v before_o then_o behold_v the_o horror_n and_o fear_n of_o death_n and_o the_o terror_n of_o god_n judgement_n of_o hell_n and_o damnation_n will_v as_o it_o be_v all_o at_o once_o be_v ready_a to_o vex_v &_o torment_v we_o and_o to_o set_v upon_o we_o with_o most_o sharp_a &_o bitter_a assault_n of_o grief_n and_o sorrow_n cause_v our_o very_a heart_n within_o we_o to_o quake_v and_o tremble_v now_o amid_o these_o agony_n and_o conflict_n unless_o our_o heart_n be_v fortify_v and_o establish_v with_o a_o constant_a and_o steadfast_a faith_n we_o shall_v be_v in_o great_a danger_n of_o fall_v into_o despair_n be_v weary_v with_o the_o multitude_n and_o greatness_n of_o the_o temptation_n for_o those_o thing_n which_o offer_v and_o present_v themselves_o unto_o we_o in_o time_n of_o sickness_n appear_v much_o more_o terrible_a and_o more_o heinous_a and_o grievous_a then_o ever_o before_o and_o that_o for_o no_o other_o cause_n then_o this_o for_o that_o our_o faith_n be_v small_a and_o very_o weak_a and_o waver_a not_o
able_a to_o rest_v and_o rely_v upon_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o therein_o to_o apprehend_v and_o lay_v hold_v upon_o that_o infinite_a &_o inestimable_a treasure_n and_o riches_n belong_v to_o god_n dear_a child_n to_o wit_n the_o forgiveness_n of_o all_o their_o sin_n through_o christ_n the_o resurrection_n of_o their_o body_n at_o the_o last_o day_n that_o most_o wish_a for_o and_o most_o sweet_a and_o joyful_a communion_n with_o the_o saint_n in_o glory_n &_o comfortable_a society_n and_o fellowship_n of_o the_o elect_a of_o god_n faith_n mean_n of_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n and_o life_n everlasting_a and_o all_o these_o free_o give_v and_o bestow_v upon_o they_o in_o christ_n and_o through_o christ_n wherefore_o in_o these_o and_o other_o article_n of_o our_o christian_a faith_n needful_a continual_a meditation_n on_o the_o article_n of_o our_o faith_n in_o time_n of_o sickness_n very_o needful_a it_o behoove_v we_o daily_o and_o continual_o to_o exercise_v ourselves_o and_o diligent_o to_o meditate_v thereupon_o but_o especial_o in_o time_n of_o sickness_n and_o agony_n of_o death_n we_o be_v serious_o and_o earnest_o to_o meditate_v in_o our_o mind_n and_o to_o inculcate_v &_o repeat_v often_o those_o four_o last_o article_n of_o our_o creed_n namely_o concern_v the_o communion_n of_o saint_n in_o which_o number_n we_o believe_v and_o trust_v steadfast_o that_o we_o ourselves_o be_v and_o shall_v be_v reckon_v concern_v the_o remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n through_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n jesus_n concern_v the_o resurrection_n of_o our_o body_n at_o the_o last_o day_n and_o life_n everlasting_a now_o unto_o the_o serious_a meditation_n of_o these_o article_n of_o our_o faith_n there_o must_v be_v adjoin_v 3_o other_o thing_n first_o of_o all_o fervent_a and_o continual_a prayer_n for_o the_o increase_n prayer_n prayer_n and_o strengthen_v of_o our_o faith_n pray_v with_o the_o apostle_n of_o our_o saviour_n luk._n 17.5_o 17.5_o luk._n 17.5_o o_o lord_n increase_v our_o faith_n and_o with_o the_o father_n of_o the_o child_n that_o have_v the_o dumb_a spirit_n 9.24_o mar._n 9.24_o mark_v 9.24_o lord_n i_o believe_v help_v my_o unbelief_n unto_o prayer_n join_v careful_a study_n and_o diligence_n in_o read_v and_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n 57.19_o read_v &_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n rom_n 10.17_o esa_n 57.19_o for_o faith_n be_v both_o wrought_v and_o also_o increase_v by_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n rom._n 10._o whereupon_o it_o be_v call_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o lip_n that_o be_v of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n esa_n 57.19_o and_o act_v the_o 10.44_o it_o be_v say_v that_o while_n peter_n speak_v those_o word_n 10.44_o act._n 10.44_o the_o holy_a ghost_n fall_v upon_o all_o they_o that_o hear_v the_o word_n yea_o hereupon_o it_o be_v call_v the_o arm_n of_o the_o lord_n 53.1_o esa_n 53.1_o esa_n 53.1_o and_o the_o power_n of_o god_n unto_o salvation_n 1.16_o rom._n 1.16_o rom._n 1.16_o see_v therefore_o that_o the_o word_n of_o god_n dwell_v plenteous_o in_o thou_o 3.16_o col._n 3.16_o which_o alone_o be_v able_a to_o make_v thou_o wise_a unto_o salvation_n through_o faith_n in_o christ_n jesus_n 3.15_o 2_o tim._n 3.15_o 2._o tim._n 3.15_o and_o let_v thy_o heart_n and_o mind_n be_v evermore_o possess_v with_o the_o meditation_n and_o consideration_n of_o those_o three_o main_a pillar_n and_o ground_n of_o thy_o faith_n whereof_o thou_o have_v assurance_n in_o the_o same_o word_n namely_o first_o the_o infiniteness_n of_o christ_n his_o merit_n which_o thou_o shall_v oppose_v unto_o the_o infiniteness_n and_o greatness_n of_o thy_o sin_n next_o the_o omnipotency_n of_o god_n power_n and_o his_o natural_a inclination_n unto_o mercy_n and_o to_o pardon_v and_o forgive_v sin_n and_o sinner_n eze._n 18.32_o and_o last_o the_o universality_n and_o generality_n of_o his_o gracious_a promise_n make_v unto_o all_o in_o which_o number_n thou_o be_v to_o reckon_v thyself_o unto_o the_o careful_a and_o diligent_a study_n and_o meditation_n in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o prayer_n sacrament_n oft_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n add_v this_o also_o to_o frequent_v and_o to_o have_v often_o access_n unto_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n oâ—_n christ_n while_o yet_o thou_o arâ—_n in_o sound_n &_o perfect_a health_n but_o beware_v that_o thou_o come_v unto_o it_o right_o instruct_v &_o prepare_v and_o that_o thou_o presume_v not_o to_o handle_v the_o same_o with_o defile_a hand_n nor_o to_o receive_v it_o with_o a_o unpure_a and_o unsanctified_a heart_n and_o indeed_o it_o be_v a_o horrible_a and_o fearful_a thing_n and_o much_o to_o be_v lament_v that_o for_o so_o many_o year_n this_o holy_a sacrament_n of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n have_v be_v so_o unworthy_o receive_v dangerous_a the_o unreverent_a handle_n of_o the_o sacrament_n dangerous_a and_o so_o unreverent_o handle_v and_o of_o many_o contemn_a and_o light_o regard_v wherein_o how_o greevous_o &_o dangerous_o man_n offend_v even_o the_o judgement_n and_o punishment_n which_o the_o lord_n send_v every_o day_n among_o we_o do_v more_o then_o sufficient_o witness_v &_o testify_v as_o s._n paul_n have_v foretell_v shall_v come_v to_o pass_v 1_o cor._n 11.30_o 11.30_o 1_o cor._n 11.30_o for_o even_o for_o this_o cause_n many_o be_v weak_a and_o sick_a and_o many_o sleep_n and_o be_v dead_a it_o be_v very_o a_o exceed_a great_a and_o a_o sure_a sign_n and_o token_n of_o singular_a and_o incomprehensible_a love_n towards_o we_o sacrament_n the_o benefit_n offer_v in_o the_o sacrament_n that_o in_o this_o sacrament_n of_o his_o supper_n christ_n will_v have_v it_o plain_o confirm_v unto_o we_o that_o he_o have_v give_v and_o bestow_v himself_o whole_o upon_o we_o knit_v and_o join_v we_o unto_o himself_o as_o member_n to_o the_o head_n to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v know_v and_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v regard_v and_o love_v defend_v and_o save_v by_o he_o thus_o ought_v all_o godly_a mind_n to_o esteem_v and_o make_v account_n that_o christ_n be_v effectual_a and_o powerful_a in_o they_o and_o it_o be_v to_o be_v wish_v that_o we_o will_v at_o length_n consider_v deep_o of_o the_o greatness_n and_o worthiness_n of_o so_o excellent_a a_o gift_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v thankful_a and_o may_v stir_v up_o our_o waver_a and_o languish_a faith_n remember_v how_o heinous_a and_o horrible_a a_o sin_n unthankfulness_n be_v in_o this_o kind_n and_o how_o fearful_a punishment_n must_v needs_o follow_v the_o profanation_n of_o so_o holy_a a_o mystery_n neither_o indeed_o be_v we_o to_o imagine_v that_o the_o grievous_a threaten_n use_v by_o s._n paul_n be_v in_o vain_a for_o god_n be_v true_a yea_o truth_n itself_o and_o certain_o we_o be_v to_o think_v that_o the_o great_a part_n of_o those_o plague_n &_o judgment_n both_o public_a and_o private_a which_o befall_v in_o these_o last_o time_n be_v to_o be_v impute_v unto_o the_o profanation_n of_o this_o most_o holy_a mystery_n it_o behoove_v we_o then_o with_o godly_a care_n and_o zeal_n to_o have_v often_o access_n unto_o that_o holy_a sacrament_n wherein_o our_o soul_n be_v refresh_v and_o comfort_v with_o that_o heavenly_a food_n our_o faith_n and_o our_o repentance_n our_o hope_n and_o our_o confidence_n may_v be_v more_o &_o more_o strengthen_v and_o increase_v chap._n iii_o of_o three_o thing_n which_o in_o the_o agony_n of_o death_n do_v most_o greevous_o torment_v terrify_v and_o trouble_v our_o mind_n the_o remembrance_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o fear_n of_o death_n and_o the_o horror_n of_o hell_n together_o with_o the_o several_a remedy_n thereof_o first_o the_o sin_n which_o in_o our_o whole_a life_n time_n we_o have_v wicked_o and_o wretched_o commit_v sinne._n sinne._n and_o whereby_o we_o have_v most_o greevous_o offend_v both_o against_o god_n and_o against_o our_o neighbour_n these_o when_o on_o the_o bed_n of_o sickness_n they_o come_v unto_o our_o remembrance_n must_v needs_o great_o terrify_v we_o and_o much_o vex_v &_o torment_v we_o remember_v that_o say_n of_o s._n paul_n rom._n 2.9_o 2.9_o rom._n 2.9_o that_o indignation_n and_o wrath_n tribulation_n and_o anguish_n shall_v be_v upon_o the_o soul_n of_o every_o man_n that_o do_v evil_a again_o inasmuch_o as_o this_o old_a adam_n and_o flesh_n of_o we_o be_v most_o unwili_v to_o die_v death_n death_n thereof_o it_o be_v that_o when_o death_n approach_v man_n heart_n begin_v to_o quake_v and_o tremble_v and_o be_v ready_a to_o fail_v they_o through_o exceed_v great_a sorrow_n and_o grief_n for_o this_o our_o fearful_a nature_n or_o natural_a man_n be_v miserable_o afraid_a lest_o be_v once_o dead_a &_o bury_v in_o the_o earth_n it_o shall_v never_o return_v noâ—_n come_v again_o to_o the_o form_n state_n but_o think_v now_o thaâ—_n it_o be_v pass_v all_o help_n and_o hopâ—_n of_o recovery_n
and_o 3.18_o and_o chap._n 3.18_o christ_n have_v once_o suffer_v for_o sin_n the_o just_a for_o the_o unjust_a that_o he_o may_v bring_v we_o unto_o god_n and_o saint_n john_n 1_o epistle_n 1.7_o say_v 1.7_o 1_o joh._n 1.7_o that_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n and_o chap_n 2.1_o if_o any_o man_n sin_n 2.1_o and_o 2.1_o we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n jesus_n christ_n the_o just_a and_o he_o be_v the_o reconciliation_n fâ—â—_n our_o sin_n and_o not_o for_o ouâ—_n only_o but_o also_o for_o the_o sin_n 〈◊〉_d the_o whole_a world_n thou_o have_v hear_v heâ—_n dear_a brother_n the_o word_n not_o of_o man_n but_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o witness_v only_o that_o god_n the_o father_n who_o will_v not_o the_o death_n of_o a_o sinner_n 18._o ezech._n 18._o but_o that_o heâ—_n shall_v convert_v and_o live_v even_o he_o of_o his_o infinite_a louâ—_n towards_o thou_o have_v easeâ—_n thou_o of_o the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o have_v laiâ—_n they_o on_o the_o shoulder_n oâ—_n his_o best_a and_o only_o beloveâ—_n son_n he_o have_v bear_v they_o and_o suffer_v for_o they_o in_o hiâ—_n body_n that_o they_o can_v aâ—_n any_o time_n condemn_v thou_o for_o as_o much_o as_o god_n accept_v and_o repute_v the_o death_n of_o his_o son_n in_o stead_n of_o plenary_a and_o perfect_a repentance_n and_o of_o full_a payment_n and_o satisfaction_n for_o all_o thy_o sin_n so_o that_o thou_o believe_v in_o his_o son_n christ_n jesus_n forasmuch_o then_o as_o thy_o sin_n be_v lay_v upon_o christ_n can_v not_o hold_v he_o in_o death_n neither_o condemn_v he_o very_o satisfaction_n be_v now_o already_o make_v for_o they_o and_o to_o thou_o they_o be_v all_o now_o remit_v &_o pardon_v believe_v these_o thing_n and_o thou_o shall_v live_v eternal_o &_o for_o ever_o christ_n himself_o have_v bear_v thy_o sin_n and_o also_o die_v for_o they_o but_o he_o be_v rise_v again_o and_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o true_a believer_n be_v by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n more_o than_o sufficient_o purge_v and_o discharge_v and_o the_o strict_a and_o severe_a justice_n and_o judgement_n of_o god_n abundant_o satisfy_v for_o thy_o sin_n by_o christ_n jesus_n christ_n now_o then_o be_v thou_o together_o with_o all_o his_o benefit_n with_o his_o death_n 8.32_o rom._n 8.32_o resurrection_n and_o ascension_n into_o heaven_n with_o his_o merit_n righteousness_n &_o obedience_n and_o final_o witâ—_n his_o life_n and_o endless_a glory_n satan_n therefore_o have_v no_o right_a nor_o interest_n in_o thou_o nor_o power_n over_o thou_o neither_o can_v he_o do_v unto_o thou_o any_o hurt_n or_o injury_n since_o thou_o be_v justify_v by_o christ_n see_v thou_o be_v free_v and_o delivereâ—_n from_o all_o thy_o sin_n and_o see_v thou_o be_v the_o child_n oâ—_n god_n for_o behold_v god_n be_v thy_o father_n and_o such_o a_o father_n aâ—_n entire_o love_v thou_o for_o christ_n his_o sake_n who_o have_v reconcile_v thou_o unto_o himself_o be_v of_o good_a comfort_n then_o 4.4_o phil._n 4.4_o and_o rejoice_v again_o &_o again_o in_o the_o lord_n for_o as_o much_o as_o thou_o be_v in_o the_o hand_n of_o almighty_a god_n thy_o most_o tender_a and_o love_a father_n who_o be_v also_o most_o true_a and_o faithful_a in_o his_o word_n &_o promise_n thou_o be_v safe_a and_o out_o of_o all_o danger_n so_o as_o no_o evil_a can_v befall_v thou_o be_v under_o his_o custody_n and_o environ_v about_o and_o guard_v with_o a_o troop_n of_o angel_n as_o he_o have_v promise_v psal_n 91.11_o that_o he_o will_v give_v his_o angel_n charge_v over_o thou_o 91.11_o psal_n 91.11_o to_o keep_v thou_o in_o all_o thy_o way_n christ_n also_o be_v thou_o how_o mighty_a soever_o he_o be_v in_o power_n how_o rich_a soever_o in_o goodness_n and_o how_o great_a and_o high_a soever_o in_o majesty_n and_o glory_n he_o it_o be_v that_o have_v cover_v all_o thy_o sin_n with_o the_o cloak_n of_o his_o innocence_n and_o obedience_n and_o take_v they_o all_o quite_o away_o 8.32_o rom._n 8.32_o so_o that_o none_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o wrest_v or_o pluck_v thou_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a father_n as_o soon_o as_o thou_o shall_v have_v suffer_v and_o pass_v over_o this_o bodily_a affliction_n and_o temporal_a cross_n which_o be_v compare_v unto_o everlasting_a life_n be_v light_n and_o momentany_a thou_o have_v then_o get_v the_o victory_n christ_n jesus_n have_v go_v before_o thou_o in_o suffer_v the_o like_a yea_o and_o a_o far_o more_o sharp_a and_o bitter_a 22.44_o luke_n 22.44_o and_o a_o far_o more_o terrible_a conflict_n now_o he_o be_v thy_o head_n unto_o who_o thou_o must_v of_o necessity_n be_v conform_v &_o make_v like_o unto_o he_o by_o die_v unto_o thy_o sin_n and_o by_o leave_v and_o lay_v down_o this_o life_n so_o imbrue_v and_o defile_v with_o sin_n that_o so_o with_o thy_o lord_n christ_n thou_o may_v live_v the_o bless_a life_n and_o that_o for_o ever_o let_v not_o thy_o sin_n then_o vex_v and_o trouble_v thou_o there_o be_v no_o cause_n why_o for_o they_o thy_o conscience_n shall_v be_v disquiet_v see_v that_o they_o be_v already_o take_v away_o and_o abolish_v the_o evil_a spirit_n that_o seek_v the_o destruction_n of_o our_o soul_n be_v for_o thou_o vanquish_v and_o overcome_v cast_v down_o and_o tread_v under_o foot_n god_n now_o in_o favour_n look_v upon_o thou_o he_o take_v care_n of_o thou_o to_o defend_v and_o keep_v thou_o yea_o the_o society_n and_o fellowship_n of_o all_o the_o bless_a angel_n attend_v upon_o thou_o they_o watch_v over_o thou_o and_o pitch_v their_o tent_n about_o thou_o ready_a to_o minister_v unto_o thou_o &_o to_o carry_v thy_o soul_n into_o the_o bosom_n of_o abraham_n so_o that_o thou_o can_v in_o no_o wise_a be_v condemn_v no_o more_o than_o can_v thy_o head_n christ_n jesus_n so_o that_o with_o thy_o whole_a heart_n thou_o fix_v and_o repose_v thy_o confidence_n in_o he_o if_o sin_n death_n and_o hell_n be_v not_o able_a to_o do_v any_o harm_n or_o displeasure_n unto_o thy_o lord_n christ_n no_o more_o theâ—_n can_v they_o do_v unto_o thou_o for_o as_o much_o as_o thou_o be_v iâ—_n christ_n and_o christ_n in_o thou_o thou_o can_v never_o be_v condemn_v whereas_o indeed_o if_o thou_o be_v to_o sustain_v and_o bear_v thy_o own_o sin_n and_o to_o make_v satisfaction_n for_o they_o thou_o shall_v never_o be_v able_a to_o sustain_v and_o undergo_v so_o great_a a_o burden_n but_o thy_o sin_n will_v weigh_v and_o press_v thou_o down_o into_o hell_n &_o utter_o overwhelm_v and_o swallow_v thou_o up_o but_o now_o christ_n be_v the_o self_n same_o true_a god_n and_o true_a man_n he_o have_v willing_o offer_v himself_o for_o thou_o and_o have_v substitute_v himself_o in_o thy_o stead_n make_v full_a payment_n of_o all_o for_o thou_o as_o he_o say_v psal_n 69.4_o 69.4_o psal_n 69.4_o that_o he_o make_v payment_n of_o the_o thing_n which_o he_o never_o take_v thou_o have_v indeed_o in_o thyself_o commit_v many_o sin_n but_o christ_n have_v in_o thy_o stead_n discharge_v and_o make_v satisfaction_n for_o they_o all_o he_o it_o be_v that_o have_v set_v thou_o at_o liberty_n &_o that_o have_v make_v thou_o partaker_n with_o himself_o of_o eternal_a life_n if_o only_o thou_o shalâ—_n believe_v and_o give_v credence_n unto_o this_o word_n and_o gospel_n yea_o assure_o dear_a brother_n though_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n do_v liâ—_n upon_o thy_o neck_n alone_o yeâ—_n notwithstanding_o behold_v there_o be_v infinite_a mercy_n with_o god_n abundant_o sufficient_a or_o rather_o more_o than_o sufficient_a for_o they_o all_o now_o god_n have_v promise_v in_o christ_n his_o blessing_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n unto_o thou_o and_o the_o same_o his_o promise_n be_v in_o thy_o lord_n christ_n ratify_v and_o assure_v and_o full_o accomplish_v and_o perform_v unto_o thou_o so_o as_o thou_o can_v not_o but_o be_v save_v if_o only_o thou_o do_v but_o cast_v thy_o eye_n upon_o christ_n there_o be_v then_o nothing_o more_o sure_a and_o certain_a than_o thy_o salvation_n for_o christ_n be_v the_o natural_a son_n of_o god_n and_o in_o his_o divine_a essence_n truth_n itself_o he_o be_v in_o respect_n of_o humane_a nature_n our_o flesh_n and_o blood_n who_o then_o shall_v be_v or_o can_v be_v more_o trusty_a and_o more_o faithful_a to_o give_v and_o perform_v this_o promise_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n than_o this_o christ_n who_o be_v himself_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o promise_n &_o who_o love_v we_o so_o fervent_o and_o earnest_o that_o he_o choose_v rather_o to_o suffer_v death_n voluntary_o and_o willing_o theâ—_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v frustrate_v of_o any_o promise_n wherefore_o if_o thou_o shall_v believe_v in_o
christ_n thou_o be_v now_o already_o make_v partaker_n of_o god_n mercy_n thou_o be_v now_o already_o ease_v of_o the_o burden_n of_o thy_o sin_n thou_o be_v now_o already_o the_o heir_n of_o god_n and_o coheir_n with_o christ_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o 35_o mat._n 24_o 35_o for_o heaven_n and_o earth_n shall_v pass_v away_o but_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n abide_v for_o ever_o believe_v then_o dear_a brother_n and_o be_v of_o good_a hope_n and_o of_o good_a comfort_n neither_o doubt_n but_o that_o that_o great_a god_n most_o gracious_a and_o most_o merciful_a even_o the_o son_n of_o god_n christ_n jesus_n for_o thy_o sake_n and_o for_o thy_o salvation_n be_v make_v man_n yea_o that_o for_o thou_o and_o for_o thy_o sake_n he_o be_v bear_v into_o this_o world_n for_o thy_o sake_n die_v upon_o the_o cross_n for_o thy_o sake_n rise_v again_o from_o death_n and_o ascend_v into_o heaven_n and_o perform_v all_o those_o thing_n that_o be_v promise_v unto_o us._n so_o that_o all_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n in_o and_o through_o christ_n be_v yea_o 1.20_o 2_o cor._n 1.20_o and_o amen_o 2._o corinth_n 1.20_o pray_v therefore_o unto_o god_n and_o expect_v and_o look_v for_o nothing_o else_o from_o god_n but_o mere_a grace_n and_o mercy_n &_o that_o through_o christ_n and_o for_o his_o sake_n for_o as_o much_o as_o without_o christ_n there_o be_v no_o consolation_n no_o salvation_n no_o hope_n no_o help_n in_o christ_n only_o and_o alone_o be_v all_o comfort_n all_o manner_n of_o refresh_v all_o refuge_n and_o succour_n and_o in_o a_o word_n all_o the_o wholâ—_n mean_v of_o our_o salvation_n in_o he_o be_v all_o grace_n goodness_n and_o mercy_n infinite_o great_a and_o far_o more_o abundant_a than_o any_o man_n can_v wish_v or_o desire_n or_o yet_o comprehend_v the_o lord_n vouchsafe_v to_o give_v unto_o we_o a_o constant_a and_o steadfast_a faith_n to_o believe_v the_o same_o furthermore_o dear_a brother_n i_o warn_v and_o admonish_v thou_o to_o be_v careful_a that_o with_o as_o much_o diligence_n as_o thou_o can_v thou_o withdraw_v thy_o mind_n from_o the_o horrible_a &_o dreadful_a contemplation_n and_o view_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o of_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n and_o bend_v all_o thy_o cogitation_n upon_o christ_n alone_o fix_v the_o eye_n of_o thy_o mind_n whole_o upon_o he_o cleave_v and_o stick_v fast_o unto_o he_o with_o thy_o whole_a heart_n call_v upon_o he_o with_o full_a confidence_n and_o assurance_n and_o commit_v thyself_o whole_o unto_o he_o for_o as_o much_o as_o in_o he_o thou_o shall_v find_v nothing_o else_o but_o absolute_a and_o perfect_a innocency_n and_o righteousness_n life_n and_o salvation_n all_o which_o be_v derive_v from_o christ_n unto_o thou_o be_v now_o become_v thou_o if_o only_o thou_o will_v acknowledge_v christ_n and_o believe_v he_o to_o be_v thy_o redeemer_n &_o saviour_n and_o the_o author_n and_o worker_n of_o thy_o salvation_n i_o admonish_v thou_o therefore_o again_o and_o again_o and_o i_o urge_v and_o repeat_v the_o same_o often_o not_o without_o cause_n that_o thou_o renew_v not_o in_o thy_o mind_n afresh_o the_o remembrance_n oâ—_n thy_o sin_n neither_o vex_v and_o torment_v thyself_o by_o weigh_v and_o ponder_v too_o exact_o the_o multitude_n and_o greatness_n of_o they_o but_o rather_o have_v thy_o sin_n remove_v far_o away_o set_v before_o thy_o eye_n only_a christ_n crucify_v let_v he_o be_v fix_v fast_o in_o thy_o hart_n let_v thy_o mind_n and_o cogitation_n be_v whole_o upon_o he_o flee_v unto_o he_o with_o full_a assurance_n and_o confidence_n and_o with_o thy_o whole_a heart_n stick_v fast_o unto_o he_o without_o be_v separate_v from_o he_o at_o any_o time_n by_o this_o mean_n thou_o shall_v prevail_v and_o stand_v fast_o against_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n though_o never_o so_o cruel_a and_o terrible_a call_v unto_o thy_o mind_n with_o how_o great_a humanity_n and_o kindness_n with_o how_o great_a clemency_n and_o gentleness_n &_o with_o how_o great_a meekness_n and_o mildness_n christ_n in_o the_o gospel_n entreat_v and_o also_o receive_v and_o entertain_v all_o sinner_n that_o repent_v they_o of_o their_o sin_n &_o that_o desire_a help_n and_o crave_a pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n there_o shall_v thou_o find_v mary_n magdalen_n out_o of_o who_o go_v seven_o devil_n thou_o shall_v see_v there_o one_o of_o the_o thief_n that_o be_v crucify_v with_o he_o thou_o shall_v see_v the_o publican_n thou_o shall_v see_v zacheus_n and_o diverse_a other_o who_o our_o saviour_n christ_n entertain_v with_o wonderful_a meekness_n and_o kindness_n and_o afterward_o pronounce_v they_o to_o be_v free_v and_o set_v at_o liberty_n froâ—_n all_o their_o sin_n though_o never_o so_o heinous_a and_o grievous_a for_o christ_n be_v grace_n â—_o mercy_n consolation_n and_o comfort_n joy_n and_o gladness_n itself_o and_o a_o present_a refugâ—_n and_o succour_n yea_o life_n and_o salvation_n itself_o unto_o aâ—â—_n that_o expect_v and_o hope_v foâ—_n the_o same_o from_o he_o and_o thaâ—_n set_v their_o affiance_n in_o he_o alâ—_n these_o thing_n god_n have_v promise_v for_o christ_n his_o sake_n who_o be_v truth_n itself_o &_o can_v lie_v and_o therefore_o will_v never_o deceive_v we_o never_o disappoint_v we_o never_o forsake_v us._n chap._n vi_o reconciliation_n and_o restitution_n require_v in_o time_n of_o sickness_n if_o not_o perform_v before_o now_o further_o require_v reconciliation_n in_o time_n of_o sickness_n require_v while_o thou_o lie_v upon_o thy_o bed_n of_o sickness_n it_o will_v perhaps_o come_v into_o thy_o mind_n how_o thou_o have_v wrong_v and_o injure_v thy_o neighbour_n in_o his_o body_n or_o good_n or_o estimation_n and_o credit_n or_o contrariwise_o how_o he_o have_v injure_v and_o wrong_v thou_o in_o all_o or_o some_o of_o these_o thing_n here_o thou_o must_v do_v as_o christ_n do_v upon_o the_o cross_n thou_o must_v pray_v even_o for_o all_o thy_o enemy_n and_o must_v from_o the_o bottom_n of_o thy_o heart_n pardon_n and_o forgive_v all_o wrong_n and_o injury_n if_o thou_o by_o distraction_n and_o slander_n haâ—â—_n be_v wrong_v in_o thy_o gooâ—_n name_n and_o reputation_n thoâ—â—_n must_v even_o from_o thy_o verâ—_n heart_n forgive_v the_o author_n thereof_o and_o pray_v for_o theâ—â—_n with_o s._n steven_n act._n 7.60_o lord_n lie_v not_o this_o sin_n to_o theâ—_n charge_n 7.60_o act._n 7.60_o and_o with_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o upon_o the_o cross_n 23.24_o luke_n 23.24_o father_n forgive_v they_o they_o know_v not_o what_o they_o do_v if_o on_o the_o contrary_a thou_o have_v slander_v other_o and_o wrong_v they_o in_o their_o good_a name_n and_o credit_n it_o behoove_v thou_o with_o all_o convenient_a speed_n to_o seek_v reconciliation_n if_o it_o be_v possible_a at_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o party_n so_o offend_v if_o any_o thing_n of_o thou_o have_v be_v take_v away_o by_o they_o thou_o shall_v not_o with_o dolence_n fierceness_n or_o cruâ—â—tie_n exact_a and_o require_v the_o â—â—me_n again_o require_v restitution_n in_o time_n of_o sickness_n require_v and_o if_o thou_o â—ave_n either_o by_o fraud_n or_o violence_n take_v away_o from_o oâ—hers_n if_o thou_o can_v make_v â—estitution_n or_o cause_n restitution_n to_o be_v make_v and_o do_v not_o â—n_v any_o wise_a hide_n or_o conceal_v any_o thing_n but_o confess_v the_o same_o and_o be_v sorry_a for_o the_o wrong_n commit_v and_o desire_v pardon_n first_o at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n &_o then_o of_o the_o party_n or_o party_n wrong_v and_o offend_v if_o the_o party_n who_o thou_o have_v wrong_v be_v dead_a make_v restitution_n unto_o their_o child_n or_o other_o their_o heir_n executor_n or_o administrator_n if_o thou_o have_v do_v wrong_n or_o oppression_n and_o thou_o know_v not_o to_o whâ—_n thou_o have_v do_v it_o in_o steaâ—_n the_o party_n themselves_o thâ—_n haste_v the_o poor_a and_o need_v unto_o who_o thou_o may_v give_v cheerful_o and_o make_v restitution_n so_o 〈◊〉_d zacheus_n 19.8_o luke_n 19.8_o luke_n 19.8_o aâ—â—_n the_o same_o be_v the_o counsel_n thâ—_n daniel_n give_v unto_o nebâ—chadnezar_n 4.24_o dan._n 4.24_o dan._n 4.24_o â—_o breake_o off_o his_o sin_n by_o righteousness_n and_o his_o iniquity_n by_o mercy_n towards_o the_o poor_a if_o it_o bâ—_n so_o that_o through_o poverty_n and_o want_n thou_o can_v noâ—_n make_v restitution_n it_o shall_v bâ—_n sufficient_a if_o thou_o do_v it_o in_o desire_n and_o affect_v when_o thoâ—_n can_v not_o do_v it_o in_o deed_n and_o effect_n 8.12_o 2_o cor._n 8.12_o if_o only_o there_o be_v a_o willing_a mind_n it_o be_v accept_v before_o god_n according_a to_o that_o a_o maâ—_n â—ath_v not_o according_a to_o that_o he_o â—ath_v not_o 2._o cor._n 8.12_o in_o case_n â—f_a want_n and_o poverty_n then_o â—_o shall_v be_v enough_o for_o thou_o 〈◊〉_d first_o thou_o have_v a_o will_n and_o â—esire_v to_o make_v restitution_n â—or_a the_o wrong_n
to_o the_o behold_v and_o embrace_v of_o these_o what_o great_a joy_n and_o rejoice_v must_v it_o need_v be_v in_o general_a both_o unto_o they_o and_o to_o we_o what_o manner_n of_o pleasure_n and_o comfort_n be_v there_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n without_o fear_n of_o die_v any_o more_o &_o with_o eternity_n of_o live_v everlasting_o time_n without_o end_n how_o endless_a and_o exceed_o great_a shall_v be_v the_o felicity_n and_o happiness_n there_o be_v the_o glorious_a company_n of_o the_o apostle_n there_o be_v all_o the_o whole_a assembly_n of_o the_o prophet_n triumph_v and_o rejoice_v together_o there_o be_v a_o innumerable_a multitude_n of_o martyr_n crown_v for_o the_o conquest_n of_o their_o conflict_n &_o suffering_n there_o be_v the_o virgin_n triumph_v who_o by_o the_o force_n and_o strength_n of_o continency_n subdue_v the_o lust_n and_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o of_o the_o body_n there_o be_v merciful_a man_n recompense_v &_o reward_v such_o as_o have_v wrought_v the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n by_o feed_v and_o sustain_v the_o needy_a and_o by_o give_v liberal_o unto_o the_o poor_a and_o final_o all_o they_o who_o keep_v the_o lord_n commandment_n have_v translate_v and_o change_v their_o earthly_a riches_n and_o patrimony_n into_o heavenly_a treasure_n unto_o these_o beloved_a brethren_n let_v we_o hasten_v to_o go_v with_o greedy_a and_o earnest_a desire_n that_o we_o may_v be_v with_o they_o as_o soon_o as_o possible_a and_o let_v we_o wish_v and_o desire_v speedy_o to_o come_v unto_o christ_n now_o i_o pray_v and_o beseech_v god_n that_o he_o will_v behold_v and_o consider_v this_o our_o meditation_n and_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n look_v upon_o this_o purpose_n of_o our_o hart_n and_o of_o our_o faith_n &_o belief_n to_o give_v unto_o they_o great_a reward_n of_o his_o glory_n who_o affection_n and_o love_n have_v be_v great_a and_o more_o abundant_a towards_o he_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o sick_a o_o almighty_a and_o eternal_a lord_n god_n and_o our_o most_o gracious_a and_o merciful_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n whereas_o among_o thy_o manifold_a correction_n and_o chastisement_n whereby_o thou_o do_v invite_v and_o call_v we_o yea_o and_o provoke_v and_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o come_v unto_o thou_o thy_o usual_a and_o wont_a manner_n be_v by_o sundry_a and_o manifold_a sickness_n &_o disease_n to_o bridle_v &_o keep_v under_o this_o flesh_n of_o we_o to_o remove_v far_o away_o from_o we_o our_o natural_a security_n and_o to_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n both_o of_o our_o wicked_a life_n past_a together_o with_o the_o end_n thereof_o and_o of_o our_o death_n and_o mortality_n whereof_o we_o be_v forewarn_v by_o the_o grief_n and_o pain_n which_o we_o suffer_v as_o forerunner_n of_o the_o same_o and_o final_o of_o the_o last_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o of_o life_n everlasting_a which_o shall_v follow_v thereupon_o and_o shall_v be_v continue_v everlasting_o unto_o the_o glory_n and_o happiness_n of_o the_o good_a and_o godly_a and_o contrariwise_o unto_o the_o just_a condemnation_n and_o utter_a confusion_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o ungodly_a the_o remembrance_n whereof_o flesh_n and_o blood_n be_v leave_v unto_o itself_o will_v in_o no_o wise_n admit_v and_o for_o as_o much_o as_o we_o find_v this_o our_o neighbour_n and_o brother_n cast_v down_o upon_o the_o bed_n of_o his_o sickness_n and_o grievous_o chastise_v with_o the_o rod_n of_o thy_o correction_n have_v a_o true_a &_o lively_a feel_n of_o his_o sin_n &_o a_o representation_n of_o death_n before_o his_o eye_n hereupon_o o_o lord_n we_o miserable_a and_o wretched_a sinner_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o natural_a condition_n waiting_z and_o look_v for_o daily_a the_o like_a hour_n of_o adversity_n and_o sickness_n we_o presume_v to_o come_v unto_o thou_o in_o the_o name_n and_o mediation_n of_o christ_n jesus_n pray_v &_o beseech_v thou_o together_o with_o this_o our_o brother_n and_o in_o his_o behalf_n that_o thou_o will_v in_o no_o wise_a enter_v into_o judgement_n with_o he_o neither_o deal_n extreme_o with_o he_o according_a to_o his_o desert_n and_o that_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n who_o have_v purge_v and_o cleanse_v both_o he_o and_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o make_v full_a satisfaction_n for_o they_o upon_o his_o cross_n but_o rather_o o_o lord_n since_o thou_o have_v ransom_v he_o with_o so_o great_a a_o price_n give_v he_o grace_n and_o also_o strength_n and_o courage_n whereby_o he_o may_v quiet_o receive_v and_o patient_o suffer_v this_o thy_o fatherly_a visitation_n and_o chastisement_n and_o with_o all_o obedience_n willing_o and_o ready_o submit_v himself_o unto_o thy_o good_a pleasure_n send_v he_o help_v in_o all_o his_o trouble_n and_o be_v thou_o unto_o he_o a_o defence_n and_o fortress_n against_o this_o present_a danger_n especial_o o_o lord_n at_o what_o time_n his_o conscience_n shall_v accuse_v he_o and_o his_o inward_a unknown_a and_o secret_a sin_n shall_v stand_v up_o against_o he_o oppose_v then_o and_o set_v thou_o for_o his_o defence_n the_o most_o bitter_a torment_n and_o voluntary_a sacrifice_n of_o christ_n thy_o dear_a son_n who_o have_v bear_v all_o our_o iniquity_n and_o infirmity_n and_o suffer_v the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o we_o be_v make_v sin_n for_o we_o while_o he_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n purge_v and_o wash_v they_o clean_o away_o in_o and_o by_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n and_o who_o also_o rise_v again_o from_o death_n be_v become_v our_o righteousness_n &_o perfect_a redemption_n grant_v we_o beseech_v thou_o gracious_a father_n that_o by_o faith_n he_o may_v feel_v the_o force_n and_o the_o power_n and_o virtue_n of_o these_o good_a blessing_n be_v in_o this_o great_a anguish_n distress_n &_o trouble_v let_v he_o have_v certain_a proof_n and_o experience_n of_o thy_o present_a aid_n &_o succour_n and_o at_o this_o present_a let_v he_o have_v a_o sure_a and_o certain_a taste_n of_o the_o fruit_n of_o all_o thy_o gift_n and_o grace_n and_o of_o all_o thy_o mercy_n and_o benefit_n in_o christ_n jesus_n make_v he_o with_o earnest_a desire_n with_o steadfast_a assurance_n and_o faith_n unfeigned_a to_o receive_v so_o great_a a_o treasure_n of_o happiness_n to_o wit_n the_o remission_n of_o all_o his_o sin_n through_o christ_n jesus_n and_o for_o his_o sake_n which_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o by_o the_o participation_n of_o the_o sacrament_n have_v heretofore_o be_v exhibit_v and_o offer_v unto_o he_o that_o so_o it_o may_v be_v a_o comfort_n a_o fortress_n &_o sure_a refuge_n against_o the_o fear_n and_o trouble_v of_o his_o accuse_a conscience_n and_o against_o all_o the_o subtle_a sleight_n and_o assault_n of_o the_o devil_n yea_o let_v the_o same_o his_o faith_n be_v unto_o he_o a_o armour_n of_o proof_n whereby_o he_o may_v repel_v and_o beat_v back_o all_o the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o the_o wicked_a &_o so_o may_v safe_o pass_v even_o through_o death_n unto_o life_n which_o have_v once_o attain_v he_o may_v enjoy_v the_o perfect_a fruition_n thereof_o for_o evermore_o we_o therefore_o whole_o commend_v he_o unto_o thou_o o_o heavenly_a father_n and_o inasmuch_o as_o he_o be_v so_o grievous_o sick_a and_o disease_a be_v thou_o his_o physician_n to_o cure_v and_o heal_v he_o forasmuch_o as_o he_o be_v weak_a and_o feeble_a confirm_v thou_o and_o strengthen_v he_o inasmuch_o as_o he_o be_v destitute_a and_o void_a of_o worldly_a help_n send_v aid_n we_o beseech_v thou_o and_o in_o due_a time_n relieve_v and_o succour_v he_o forasmuch_o as_o he_o lie_v thus_o deject_a and_o cast_v down_o raise_v thou_o he_o up_o again_o forasmuch_o as_o he_o be_v thus_o wound_v bind_v thou_o up_o his_o wound_n forasmuch_o as_o he_o be_v so_o fearful_a and_o timorous_a give_v he_o o_o lord_n boldness_n and_o courage_n forasmuch_o as_o he_o acknowledge_v his_o manifold_a sin_n and_o corruption_n wash_v he_o and_o cleanse_v he_o from_o they_o all_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o thy_o son_n christ_n jesus_n that_o immaculate_a lamb._n yea_o for_o as_o much_o as_o thou_o know_v all_o thing_n whereof_o he_o stand_v in_o need_n and_o according_a to_o thy_o good_a pleasure_n can_v bestow_v the_o same_o satisfy_v we_o beseech_v thou_o o_o gracious_a father_n his_o lawful_a and_o godly_a desire_n satisfy_v his_o inward_a hunger_n and_o thirst_n yea_o satisfy_v he_o he_o abundant_o with_o thy_o truth_n and_o with_o thy_o salvation_n receive_v and_o embrace_v he_o for_o he_o fly_v only_o unto_o thou_o for_o succour_v accept_v he_o therefore_o and_o make_v he_o constant_a &_o steadfast_a in_o all_o thing_n to_o obey_v and_o to_o do_v thy_o will_n final_o we_o pray_v thou_o of_o thy_o infinite_a goodness_n and_o mercy_n to_o pardon_v and_o forgive_v all_o those_o sin_n whereby_o he_o have_v provoke_v against_o himself_o thy_o fierce_a