a_o father_n thou_o will_v abhor_v that_o sin_n that_o have_v so_o much_o provoke_v his_o displeasure_n thou_o will_v most_o solemn_o protest_v against_o it_o and_o serious_o resolve_v for_o ever_o to_o avoid_v it_o thy_o sin_n will_v be_v ever_o before_o thou_o to_o humble_v thou_o here_o to_o exalt_v thou_o hereafter_o thy_o degree_n of_o sin_n will_v have_v thy_o degree_n of_o sorrow_n thy_o measure_n of_o pollution_n will_v require_v thy_o measure_n of_o sanctification_n as_o thou_o have_v give_v up_o thy_o member_n to_o be_v servant_n of_o sin_n so_o thou_o must_v now_o yield_v they_o up_o to_o be_v weapon_n of_o righteousness_n as_o thou_o have_v be_v drown_v in_o pleasure_n so_o thou_o must_v be_v drench_v in_o tear_n yea_o those_o tear_n will_v be_v thy_o daily_a food_n to_o nourish_v thou_o in_o grace_n to_o enrich_v thou_o in_o glory_n o_o how_o truly-blessed_n be_v that_o soul_n which_o have_v unfeigned_o resolve_v on_o this_o good_a this_o great_a this_o necessary_a work_n 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water-flood_n of_o his_o eternal_a wrath_n thou_o shall_v not_o come_v nigh_o he_o lord_n i_o have_v sin_v and_o i_o desire_v to_o repent_v i_o have_v lie_v long_o fester_v in_o the_o grave_n of_o sin_n and_o can_v be_v now_o raise_v without_o a_o miracle_n i_o have_v sin_v in_o delight_n in_o consent_n in_o action_n in_o custom_n in_o long_a continuance_n of_o custom_n without_o remorse_n of_o conscience_n without_o thought_n of_o repentance_n i_o be_o grow_v old_a and_o impudent_a in_o sin_n and_o be_o no_o more_o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v thy_o child_n lord_n i_o be_o become_v loathsome_a to_o myself_o how_o much_o more_o odious_a unto_o thou_o who_o be_v a_o god_n of_o pure_a eye_n and_o can_v behold_v none_o iniquity_n i_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o i_o can_v repent_v but_o by_o thou_o my_o transgression_n be_v active_a my_o obedience_n passive_a i_o can_v no_o more_o arise_v from_o sin_n than_o death_n even_o this_o desire_n of_o sorrow_n be_v from_o thou_o the_o repair_n of_o my_o corruption_n be_v the_o work_n of_o thy_o creation_n when_o thou_o have_v raise_v i_o by_o thy_o grace_n thou_o supporte_v i_o by_o thy_o goodness_n thou_o lead_v i_o by_o thy_o providence_n thou_o draw_v i_o by_o thy_o patience_n thou_o compelle_v i_o by_o thy_o power_n such_o be_v my_o weakness_n such_o be_v my_o feebleness_n by_o nature_n that_o i_o can_v rise_v without_o thou_o that_o i_o can_v stand_v without_o thou_o when_o i_o be_o raise_v by_o thou_o such_o be_v my_o strength_n such_o be_v my_o ability_n by_o grace_n that_o i_o be_o able_a to_o go_v with_o thou_o that_o i_o be_o joyful_a to_o run_v after_o thou_o lord_z quicken_z and_o revive_v i_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n and_o grave_n of_o misery_n sustain_v my_o wound_a conscience_n with_o the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o save_a promise_n let_v thy_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a lead_v i_o in_o to_o repentance_n thy_o holy_a spirit_n unto_o perfect_a holiness_n and_o endless_a happiness_n lord_n jesus_n draw_v i_o and_o i_o shall_v joyful_o run_v after_o thou_o my_o body_n in_o obedience_n to_o my_o soul_n my_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o obedience_n to_o thy_o bless_a will_n more_o zealous_o more_o willing_o more_o constant_o to_o my_o life_n end_v amen_n chap._n 21._o upon_o servile_a fear_n and_o the_o danger_n thereof_o no_o child_n can_v fear_v his_o father_n as_o lie_v aught_o that_o be_v not_o jealous_a of_o his_o father_n honour_n that_o be_v not_o feel_o affect_v with_o his_o injury_n and_o zealous_o devote_v to_o perpetuate_v his_o praise_n and_o it_o be_v as_o equal_o impossible_a that_o this_o father_n can_v affect_v that_o son_n who_o obedience_n be_v rather_o enforce_v by_o power_n than_o invite_v by_o affection_n if_o this_o be_v so_o in_o nature_n it_o be_v much_o more_o so_o in_o grace_n for_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v now_o a_o double_a father_n to_o i_o thou_o be_v my_o father_n by_o creation_n and_o my_o father_n by_o redemption_n lord_n as_o thou_o have_v double_v thy_o goodness_n towards_o i_o i_o shall_v have_v double_v my_o return_n of_o thankfulness_n towards_o thou_o thy_o love_n to_o i_o be_v absolute_a no_o breach_n can_v dissolve_v it_o no_o time_n determine_v it_o thy_o love_n to_o i_o be_v from_o the_o beginning_n and_o who_o thou_o love_v thou_o love_v to_o the_o end_n my_o love_n to_o thou_o be_v fickle_a false_a and_o full_a of_o imperfection_n and_o if_o my_o filial_a fear_n even_o in_o my_o rest_n performance_n be_v full_a of_o spot_n and_o blemish_n in_o thy_o sight_n how_o most_o deform_v shall_v i_o appear_v when_o i_o serve_v thou_o with_o a_o irreligious_a and_o ungodly_a fear_n when_o i_o do_v thy_o will_n repine_o and_o cold_o not_o for_o love_v of_o thy_o mercy_n but_o for_o fear_n of_o thy_o justice_n when_o i_o be_o know_o and_o willing_o consent_v to_o thy_o great_a dishonour_n when_o i_o be_o so_o zealous_a in_o the_o world_n cause_n yea_o too_o too_o often_o in_o the_o devil_n cause_n and_o so_o benumb_v in_o thou_o when_o sorrow_n dismay_v i_o and_o sin_n delight_v i_o ah_o lord_n how_o far_o be_o i_o from_o what_o i_o ought_v to_o be_v if_o i_o go_v on_o in_o this_o path_n i_o perish_v everlasting_o while_o i_o continue_v in_o this_o course_n of_o disobedience_n i_o hang_v over_o hell_n fire_n by_o the_o slender_a twig_n of_o a_o uncertain_a life_n and_o if_o that_o once_o break_v my_o loss_n be_v irrecoverable_a thou_o lord_n have_v say_v it_o and_o thy_o word_n be_v truth_n he_o which_o deni_v i_o before_o man_n he_o will_v i_o deny_v before_o my_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n lord_n let_v this_o teach_v i_o to_o delight_v in_o thy_o service_n to_o be_v jealous_a of_o thy_o honour_n to_o thirst_v for_o thy_o
please_v o_o how_o true_o bless_a be_v these_o enjoyment_n what_o soul_n can_v be_v now_o sad_a in_o this_o enquiry_n lord_n i_o now_o solemn_o resolve_v upon_o this_o safe_a this_o sweet_a this_o bless_a task_n i_o willing_o abandon_v all_o excuse_n that_o may_v hinder_v i_o and_o joyful_o embrace_v those_o happy_a duty_n which_o invite_v i_o near_o to_o thy_o heavenly_a presence_n thy_o yoke_n be_v easy_a and_o thy_o burden_n light_n when_o thy_o grace_n have_v redeem_v i_o from_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n and_o restore_v i_o into_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o thy_o child_n en_fw-fr i_o shall_v then_o find_v to_o my_o soul_n comfort_n that_o thy_o service_n be_v perfect_a freedom_n from_o sin_n from_o shame_n from_o death_n from_o hell_n from_o all_o misery_n here_o from_o all_o torment_n hereafter_o be_v wary_a therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n and_o careful_a to_o remove_v all_o let_n that_o may_v disable_v thou_o but_o those_o especial_o that_o turn_v i_o from_o a_o christian_a to_o a_o beast_n satan_n have_v many_o way_n to_o cozen_v i_o when_o he_o can_v beguile_v my_o judgement_n he_o will_v betray_v my_o affection_n and_o lead_v i_o by_o a_o seem_a good_a in_o friendly_a society_n to_o aâ—â—_n call_v evil_a in_o excess_n and_o so_o when_o he_o can_v corrupt_v my_o intention_n he_o will_v undoubted_o divert_v my_o action_n as_o well_o know_v it_o be_v impossible_a for_o he_o to_o be_v devout_a who_o be_v not_o temperate_a lord_n by_o how_o much_o satan_n be_v more_o powerful_a and_o malicious_a by_o so_o much_o make_v i_o more_o wise_a and_o circumspect_a that_o my_o intention_n may_v be_v good_a my_o word_n gracious_a my_o action_n virtuous_a my_o life_n holy_a my_o death_n happy_a bless_a god_n how_o large_a a_o portion_n of_o my_o little_a time_n have_v i_o bestow_v on_o sin_n how_o eager_a have_v i_o be_v of_o it_o how_o negligent_a in_o ask_v pardon_n for_o it_o lord_n pardon_v my_o unmindfulness_n of_o holy_a duty_n make_v i_o more_o watchful_a for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v that_o i_o may_v constant_o resolve_v upon_o amendment_n of_o my_o evil_a way_n and_o willing_o endure_v thy_o fatherly_a affliction_n for_o they_o forgive_v those_o sinful_a hour_n that_o have_v unfit_a i_o for_o thy_o service_n suffer_v i_o not_o o_o lord_n to_o wander_v in_o the_o way_n of_o wickedness_n and_o when_o at_o any_o time_n the_o frailty_n of_o my_o wretched_a flesh_n shall_v tempt_v i_o to_o exceed_v those_o bless_a bound_n which_o thou_o have_v set_v i_o o_o let_v thy_o save_a grace_n restrain_v i_o let_v not_o this_o sinful_a freedom_n captivate_v my_o precious_a soul_n to_o thy_o dishonour_n and_o my_o own_o deserve_a shame_n but_o let_v thy_o glad_n spirit_n be_v my_o joyful_a comfort_n to_o refresh_v i_o in_o life_n and_o protect_v i_o in_o death_n make_v i_o more_o zealous_a more_o intent_n upon_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n lord_n suffer_v not_o my_o pious_a resolution_n to_o abate_v with_o any_o outward_a obstacle_n let_v i_o not_o lean_a upon_o these_o break_a reed_n but_o rest_n on_o thou_o the_o rock_n of_o my_o defence_n and_o safety_n make_v i_o content_a to_o leave_v these_o earthly_a vanity_n for_o thy_o sake_n who_o be_v willing_a to_o forgo_v thy_o heavenly_a throne_n for_o i_o though_o the_o frailty_n of_o my_o nature_n have_v too_o often_o lead_v i_o into_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n yet_o let_v the_o freedom_n of_o thy_o grace_n now_o guide_v i_o into_o the_o footstep_n of_o sorrow_n that_o this_o bless_a sorrow_n may_v be_v turn_v into_o joy_n and_o that_o this_o joy_n the_o world_n may_v not_o take_v from_o i_o lord_n open_a my_o eye_n that_o i_o may_v see_v the_o blessedness_n of_o goodness_n the_o perfect_a freedom_n of_o thy_o service_n the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o thy_o child_n so_o shall_v i_o willing_o submit_v to_o thy_o command_n and_o joyful_o partake_v of_o thy_o reward_n bless_a god_n with_o humbleness_n of_o soul_n i_o offer_v up_o myself_o unto_o thou_o lord_n jesus_n accept_v of_o i_o and_o so_o assist_v i_o with_o thy_o grace_n that_o i_o may_v whole_o dedicate_v myself_o to_o thy_o glory_n amen_n chap._n 23._o upon_o unchristianlike_a dulness_n in_o affliction_n lord_n i_o can_v live_v without_o cross_n unless_o i_o can_v live_v without_o sin_n when_o they_o come_v therefore_o i_o will_v bid_v they_o welcome_a for_o thy_o sake_n from_o who_o they_o be_v send_v not_o one_o of_o they_o can_v afflict_v i_o without_o thy_o leave_n who_o have_v direct_v their_o course_n limit_v their_o power_n let_v i_o not_o repine_v at_o that_o which_o i_o have_v just_o deserve_v let_v i_o rather_o rejoice_v that_o thou_o vouchsafe_v i_o this_o favour_n if_o i_o be_v not_o thy_o child_n i_o shall_v not_o be_v under_o thy_o rod_n if_o thou_o lord_n do_v not_o love_v i_o thou_o will_v not_o scourge_v i_o no_o outward_a thing_n can_v so_o well_o assure_v i_o of_o thy_o favour_n as_o the_o fellowship_n of_o thy_o suffering_n for_o if_o i_o suffer_v with_o thou_o i_o shall_v assure_o be_v glorify_v together_o with_o thou_o holy_a david_n be_v in_o trouble_n and_o it_o be_v good_a for_o he_o o_o let_v not_o that_o which_o be_v good_a for_o he_o be_v evil_a for_o i_o lord_n if_o thy_o physic_n be_v bitter_a yet_o it_o be_v wholesome_a if_o it_o make_v i_o heartsick_a now_o it_o will_v make_v i_o healthful_a hereafter_o if_o i_o disturb_v it_o not_o by_o my_o impatience_n it_o will_v work_v in_o i_o the_o quiet_a and_o the_o happy_a fruit_n of_o true_a repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o my_o evil_a way_n it_o will_v remember_v i_o that_o i_o be_o a_o stranger_n and_o a_o pilgrim_n here_o that_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o this_o life_n but_o wearine_fw-la e_fw-la and_o sorrow_n it_o will_v drive_v i_o from_o the_o penury_n of_o sin_n and_o tyranny_n of_o satan_n to_o the_o riches_n of_o grace_n and_o liberty_n of_o goodness_n it_o will_v encourage_v i_o to_o walk_v worthy_a of_o the_o richness_n of_o my_o call_n in_o christ_n jesus_n it_o will_v make_v i_o willing_a 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amen_n the_o sinner_n tear_n the_o entrance_n to_o the_o work_n there_o be_v no_o man_n but_o natural_o desire_v happiness_n even_o those_o unhappy_a one_o that_o least_o endeavour_n for_o it_o have_v oftentimes_o a_o earnest_a longing_n to_o it_o there_o can_v be_v no_o true_a happiness_n without_o peace_n no_o true_a peace_n without_o holiness_n without_o offer_v violence_n to_o our_o corrupt_a affection_n without_o ransack_v our_o soul_n and_o search_v out_o the_o very_a secret_n of_o our_o sinful_a heart_n the_o wordling_n may_v be_v outward_o merry_a but_o none_o but_o the_o son_n of_o sorrow_n can_v be_v inward_o content_v that_o outward_a joy_n may_v delight_v for_o a_o season_n but_o this_o inward_a peace_n remain_v for_o ever_o peace_n be_v the_o rich_a jewel_n in_o a_o christian_n cabinet_n the_o choice_a legacy_n that_o christ_n bequeath_v to_o his_o choose_a once_o in_o it_o there_o be_v a_o complication_n of_o all_o blessing_n and_o without_o it_o a_o expectation_n of_o all_o misery_n there_o be_v no_o attain_n to_o it_o but_o by_o the_o search_n of_o he_o who_o be_v the_o giver_n of_o it_o there_o be_v no_o follow_v this_o search_n but_o by_o that_o path_n which_o lead_v to_o the_o ready_a way_n and_o there_o be_v but_o one_o guide_n that_o can_v direct_v we_o unto_o that_o path_n bless_a god_n there_o be_v no_o way_n unto_o thou_o but_o by_o thou_o thou_o be_v life_n and_o thou_o be_v the_o way_n to_o that_o life_n and_o thou_o be_v the_o guide_n to_o that_o way_n thou_o lord_n be_v all_o in_o all_o unto_o i_o and_o therefore_o shall_v be_v now_o and_o ever_o praise_v by_o i_o in_o all_o awful_a reverence_n to_o thy_o sacred_a majesty_n in_o fear_n and_o tremble_a at_o the_o sight_n of_o thy_o severe_a justice_n to_o impenitent_a sinner_n in_o serious_a apprehension_n of_o thy_o sweet_a mercy_n in_o forbear_v i_o a_o miserable_a wretch_n and_o with_o unfeigned_a forrow_n and_o humility_n of_o heart_n for_o grieve_v thy_o good_a spirit_n i_o here_o dedicate_v the_o short_a remainder_n of_o my_o sinful_a day_n to_o thy_o service_n in_o thy_o name_n and_o in_o thy_o fear_n i_o begin_v my_o discourse_n who_o be_v the_o god_n of_o peace_n by_o who_o holy_a spirit_n i_o be_o guide_v to_o this_o happy_a search_n lord_n lead_v i_o in_o it_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n that_o i_o may_v become_v a_o instrument_n of_o glory_n unto_o thou_o of_o happiness_n to_o thou_o of_o rest_n to_o my_o own_o soul_n chap._n i._o upon_o the_o consideration_n of_o our_o sinful_a thought_n touch_v the_o sacred_a deity_n with_o holy_a caution_n to_o order_v our_o devotion_n aright_o lord_n when_o i_o serious_o consider_v what_o thou_o be_v the_o least_o glimpse_n of_o who_o eternal_a glory_n i_o can_v no_o way_n see_v but_o by_o conceive_v what_o thou_o be_v not_o when_o i_o look_v upon_o the_o vast_a distance_n between_o thou_o the_o bless_a creator_n and_o i_o thy_o sinful_a creature_n i_o can_v but_o wonder_v at_o thy_o great_a patience_n at_o thy_o rich_a goodness_n at_o thy_o endless_a mercy_n towards_o i_o my_o whole_a life_n from_o my_o nativity_n have_v be_v a_o continue_a course_n of_o sinfulness_n against_o thou_o my_o action_n high_o rebellious_a my_o thought_n finful_o wicked_a even_o the_o very_o best_a of_o they_o a_o dark_a confuse_a indigested_a heap_n of_o misconceiving_n of_o thy_o sacred_a majesty_n thou_o lord_n be_v a_o essence_n most_o glorious_a most_o inconceivable_a eternal_o enjoy_v blessedness_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o thyself_o thy_o centre_n be_v every_o where_o thy_o circumference_n no_o where_o thou_o admitte_v not_o of_o augmentation_n nor_o of_o diminution_n no_o length_n of_o time_n be_v bâ—yond_v thou_o no_o depth_n of_o wisdom_n beneath_o thou_o no_o height_n of_o glory_n above_o thou_o no_o breadth_n of_o mercy_n beside_o thou_o thou_o aâ—tâ—o_v lord_n a_o most_o pure_a simple_a and_o eternal_a be_v pure_a without_o matter_n without_o form_n simple_a without_o mixture_n without_o composition_n 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come_v when_o i_o find_v therefore_o any_o corporal_a part_n appropriate_v to_o the_o divine_a nature_n i_o there_o see_v thou_o gracious_o descend_v to_o the_o weakness_n of_o my_o frail_a and_o infirm_a nature_n and_o ever_o bless_v thy_o holy_a name_n that_o vouchsafe_v to_o declare_v thyself_o not_o as_o thou_o be_v but_o as_o i_o be_o thy_o eye_n lord_n be_v thy_o wisdom_n thy_o right_a hand_n thy_o power_n thy_o sit_v thy_o immutability_n thy_o stand_v thy_o fortitude_n thy_o anger_n thy_o justice_n in_o punish_v thy_o repentance_n thy_o mercy_n in_o pardon_v thy_o hatred_n of_o sin_n thy_o holiness_n thy_o grieve_v thy_o love_a kindness_n thy_o patience_n and_o long_o suffer_v thy_o goodness_n all_o be_v thyself_o neither_o be_v it_o
his_o gracious_a performance_n i_o now_o enjoy_v that_o bless_a peace_n of_o god_n which_o pass_v all_o our_o understanding_n my_o deliverance_n be_v wonderful_a my_o freedom_n absolute_a my_o peace_n unalterable_a my_o joy_n unutterable_a my_o conscience_n be_v now_o quiet_v my_o spirit_n ravish_v my_o enemy_n vanquish_v and_o my_o god_n wel-pleased_n to_o thou_o therefore_o o_o thou_o bless_a fountain_n of_o eternal_a sweetness_n do_v i_o address_v my_o joyful_a soul_n to_o love_v and_o honour_v thou_o to_o my_o life_n end_v lord_n jesus_n accept_v of_o i_o and_o so_o powerful_o and_o gracious_o assist_v i_o that_o i_o may_v save_o behold_v thou_o in_o thy_o bless_a promise_n that_o i_o may_v happy_o enjoy_v thou_o in_o thy_o holy_a ordinance_n that_o i_o may_v clear_o see_v and_o joyful_o confess_v what_o great_a thing_n thou_o have_v do_v for_o my_o poor_a soul_n that_o i_o may_v be_v daily_o ravish_v with_o apprehension_n of_o thy_o exceed_a love_n and_o hourly_o husy_v with_o recount_v thy_o endless_a praise_n lord_n make_v i_o to_o forsake_v the_o sin_n and_o misery_n of_o this_o life_n make_v i_o more_o watchful_a over_o my_o corrupt_a heart_n more_o zealous_a of_o thy_o glory_n and_o thy_o child_n good_n that_o i_o may_v never_o willing_o offend_v thou_o but_o whole_o sacrifice_v the_o short_a remainder_n of_o my_o day_n unto_o thou_o that_o so_o my_o heart_n and_o my_o flesh_n may_v triumphant_o rejoice_v in_o thou_o the_o live_a god_n mortify_v my_o corruption_n support_v my_o weakness_n accept_v my_o willingness_n let_v this_o my_o humiliation_n before_o thou_o be_v a_o please_a sacrifice_n unto_o thou_o for_o his_o alone_a sake_n who_o precious_a life_n thy_o rich_a mercy_n have_v sacrifice_v to_o thy_o justice_n for_o i_o lord_n hear_v i_o and_o have_v mercy_n on_o i_o for_o his_o alone_a sake_n who_o thou_o have_v free_o give_v unto_o i_o that_o i_o may_v true_o love_v thou_o devout_o serve_v thou_o earnest_o embrace_v thou_o eternal_o enjoy_v thou_o amen_n chap._n 10._o upon_o a_o journey_n undertake_v and_o the_o many_o danger_n incident_a thereunto_o i_o be_o now_o go_v from_o my_o own_o home_n and_o know_v not_o whether_o i_o shall_v ever_o return_v god_n i_o know_v have_v set_v a_o period_n to_o my_o day_n beyond_o which_o i_o can_v pass_v but_o when_o or_o where_o or_o how_o my_o life_n shall_v end_v i_o be_o uncertain_a many_o be_v the_o danger_n that_o attend_v this_o sinful_a life_n and_o many_o more_o my_o sin_n that_o have_v deserve_v they_o i_o can_v neither_o number_v the_o one_o nor_o foresee_v the_o other_o this_o be_v the_o wretched_a and_o the_o sad_a condition_n of_o my_o body_n and_o without_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n for_o my_o sin_n the_o much_o more_o woeful_a case_n of_o my_o distress_a soul_n lord_n there_o be_v nothing_o so_o sweet_a as_o thy_o love_n nothing_o so_o safe_a as_o thy_o protection_n and_o yet_o i_o have_v carelessy_a neglect_v the_o one_o and_o thou_o may_v now_o just_o deny_v i_o the_o other_o thou_o have_v woo_v i_o to_o mercy_n and_o i_o have_v refuse_v to_o come_v thou_o have_v gracious_o invite_v i_o by_o thy_o continual_a preservation_n by_o thy_o fatherly_a sustentation_n by_o thy_o gentle_a correction_n by_o thy_o faithful_a promise_n and_o thy_o rich_a performance_n bless_a lord_n how_o wonderful_a be_v thy_o compassion_n towards_o i_o when_o i_o be_o unthankful_a for_o thy_o many_o favour_n when_o i_o be_o unmindful_a of_o my_o own_o misery_n even_o than_o thou_o gracious_o provide_v for_o i_o and_o yet_o for_o all_o this_o i_o have_v not_o hitherto_o resolve_v serious_o to_o come_v unto_o thou_o such_o and_o so_o many_o be_v my_o sin_n so_o great_a be_v my_o unthankfulness_n that_o i_o now_o tremble_v to_o appear_v before_o thou_o and_o yet_o so_o tender_a be_v thy_o mercy_n to_o i_o that_o thou_o again_o allure_v i_o to_o comfort_n and_o contentment_n lord_n into_o the_o bless_a bosom_n of_o thy_o love_n i_o cast_v myself_o for_o safety_n and_o protection_n and_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o danger_n even_o in_o death_n itself_o will_v joyfuliy_v rely_v upon_o thou_o for_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v my_o strong_a rock_n and_o fortress_n unto_o which_o i_o will_v always_o resort_v lord_n keep_v i_o as_o the_o apple_n of_o thy_o eye_n hide_v i_o under_o the_o shadow_n of_o thy_o wing_n strengthen_v my_o weak_a faith_n against_o the_o strong_a assault_n of_o satan_n support_v and_o comfort_v i_o in_o all_o the_o fear_n and_o terror_n of_o my_o own_o accuse_a conscience_n protect_v and_o keep_v i_o in_o this_o present_a journey_n let_v thy_o holy_a angel_n be_v my_o bless_a guardian_n to_o protect_v i_o in_o life_n to_o preserve_v i_o in_o death_n to_o assist_v i_o after_o death_n o_o let_v i_o never_o grieve_v those_o bless_a spirit_n which_o though_o invisible_o yet_o most_o assure_o be_v my_o attendant_n lord_n as_o thou_o have_v give_v they_o readiness_n and_o cheerfulness_n of_o mind_n to_o watch_v my_o preservation_n and_o further_o my_o salvation_n so_o give_v i_o carefulness_n and_o constancy_n of_o soul_n to_o joy_v they_o in_o my_o life_n and_o conversation_n and_o see_v lord_n i_o can_v know_v my_o hour_n of_o dissolution_n o_o teach_v i_o so_o to_o number_v my_o day_n that_o i_o may_v apply_v my_o heart_n unto_o heavenly_a wisdom_n that_o i_o may_v obtain_v a_o sweet_a assurance_n of_o thy_o love_n in_o christ_n unfeigned_a sorrow_n for_o my_o sin_n a_o sincere_a and_o constant_a heart_n to_o thy_o service_n and_o a_o cheerful_a readiness_n at_o thy_o call_n amen_n chap._n 11._o contain_v pious_a meditation_n and_o zealous_a ejaculation_n after_o a_o journey_n i_o be_o now_o by_o god_n gracious_a providence_n return_v safe_a unto_o my_o earthly_a home_n but_o be_o still_o travel_v to_o my_o heavenly_a there_o be_v nothing_o in_o this_o life_n but_o labour_n and_o sorrow_n nothing_o in_o that_o but_o rest_n and_o happiness_n and_o yet_o i_o dote_v upon_o the_o one_o and_o neglect_v the_o other_o lord_n if_o my_o treasure_n be_v with_o thou_o my_o heart_n will_v be_v there_o also_o when_o thou_o give_v i_o more_o knowledge_n of_o thou_o i_o shall_v have_v more_o desire_n to_o come_v unto_o thou_o when_o my_o sin_n have_v make_v i_o more_o sensible_a of_o my_o own_o misery_n thy_o grace_n i_o trust_v will_v make_v i_o more_o capable_a of_o thy_o sweet_a mercy_n lord_n if_o this_o vain_a unquietness_n be_v so_o refresh_v to_o my_o mortal_a body_n how_o true_o bless_a will_v thy_o heavenly_a rest_n be_v to_o my_o immortal_a soul_n when_o thou_o lord_n will_v wipe_v away_o all_o tear_n from_o my_o eye_n all_o aking_n from_o my_o heart_n when_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o more_o death_n neither_o sorrow_n nor_o cry_v nor_o any_o more_o pain_n when_o soul_n and_o body_n shall_v triumphant_o and_o joyful_o repose_v themselves_o in_o thou_o for_o ever_o when_o they_o shall_v drink_v free_o of_o the_o river_n of_o thy_o pleasure_n and_o be_v for_o ever_o satisfy_v with_o the_o fatness_n of_o thy_o house_n i_o confess_v myself_o unworthy_a to_o enjoy_v this_o outward_a rest_n in_o this_o my_o earthy_a home_n much_o more_o unworthy_a to_o enjoy_v that_o inward_a rest_n that_o sweet_a assurance_n of_o a_o lively_a hope_n to_o be_v partaker_n of_o eternal_a rest_n how_o wretched_a be_v my_o body_n without_o this_o outward_a quietness_n how_o much_o more_o wre_a ched_a be_v my_o soul_n without_o thou_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v my_o shield_n to_o defend_v i_o my_o staff_n to_o uphold_v i_o my_o food_n to_o sustain_v i_o my_o wine_n to_o glad_v i_o my_o belove_v to_o embrace_v i_o my_o pleasure_n to_o delight_v i_o my_o joy_n to_o ravish_v i_o my_o sweet_a and_o sate_a repose_n for_o ever_o to_o refresh_v i_o let_v this_o teach_v i_o lord_n to_o fix_v my_o thought_n on_o heaven_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n to_o use_v this_o world_n sober_o in_o thou_o and_o to_o thou_o to_o view_v it_o true_o as_o it_o be_v a_o barren_a wilderness_n a_o transitory_a vain_a and_o empty_a thing_n far_o inconsistent_a with_o my_o real_a happiness_n to_o desire_v nothing_o to_o enjoy_v nothing_o in_o the_o creature_n but_o only_o in_o and_o unto_o thou_o the_o great_a creator_n so_o shall_v no_o vain_a pleasure_n bewitch_v i_o no_o unjust_a profit_n beguile_v i_o no_o sudden_a sorrow_n dismay_v i_o no_o terror_n of_o conscience_n affright_v i_o to_o thou_o o_o thou_o sovereign_a of_o my_o soul_n do_v i_o devote_v the_o remnant_n of_o my_o sinful_a day_n to_o love_v thou_o to_o praise_v thou_o to_o honour_v thou_o to_o rest_v in_o thou_o for_o ever_o lord_n wean_v i_o from_o the_o sin_n and_o misery_n of_o this_o life_n and_o raise_v my_o thought_n to_o immortality_n let_v the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a joy_n relieve_v the_o harshness_n of_o my_o worldly_a sorrow_n that_o misery_n may_v
subordinate_a to_o this_o sweetness_n christian_a liberty_n may_v be_v easy_o mistake_v and_o become_v licentious_a wickedness_n there_o be_v oftentime_o most_o danger_n in_o those_o thing_n which_o seem_v most_o necessary_a if_o not_o use_v with_o moderation_n and_o now_o lord_n have_v serious_o consider_v what_o time_n be_v and_o wherefore_o i_o admire_v the_o folly_n and_o lament_v the_o misery_n of_o all_o those_o who_o only_a aim_n be_v to_o misspend_v it_o my_o day_n be_v few_o and_o full_a of_o evil_n o_o let_v my_o great_a care_n be_v to_o husband_n my_o time_n well_o i_o have_v much_o business_n and_o great_a to_o dispatch_v and_o i_o know_v not_o whether_o this_o day_n lâ—ght_n may_v be_v my_o last_o my_o eternity_n of_o joy_n or_o sorrow_n have_v its_o dependence_n on_o this_o short_a moment_n if_o i_o think_v upon_o it_o serious_o i_o shall_v grudge_v to_o spend_v one_o minute_n vain_o lord_n there_o be_v no_o distinction_n of_o time_n with_o thou_o one_o day_n with_o thou_o be_v as_o a_o thousand_o year_n and_o a_o thousand_o year_n as_o one_o day_n o_o let_v i_o serious_o consider_v that_o with_o i_o there_o be_v that_o i_o must_v work_v while_o it_o be_v call_v to_o day_n that_o my_o hour_n be_v swift_a and_o short_a that_o the_o night_n of_o death_n come_v when_o i_o can_v work_v that_o the_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n come_v when_o time_n shall_v be_v no_o more_o by_o thy_o grace_n therefore_o i_o will_v pious_o devote_v the_o remnant_n of_o my_o life_n to_o holy_a duty_n so_o shall_v my_o age_n of_o sin_n be_v nothing_o in_o thy_o sight_n and_o one_o day_n well_o spend_v in_o thy_o remembrance_n as_o a_o thousand_o year_n bless_a lord_n will_v thou_o accept_v of_o such_o a_o sinful_a creature_n as_o i_o be_o to_o appear_v before_o thou_o to_o approach_v unto_o thou_o to_o sue_v to_o thou_o for_o mercy_n how_o bold_a be_o i_o to_o look_v up_o unto_o thou_o with_o these_o adulterous_a eye_n that_o have_v so_o long_o be_v gaze_v on_o these_o earthly_a joy_n how_o much_o presume_v on_o thy_o mercy_n to_o implore_v thou_o with_o that_o tongue_n that_o have_v so_o much_o provoke_v thy_o displeasure_n how_o impudent_a to_o offer_v that_o disloyal_a heart_n unto_o thou_o that_o have_v so_o fast_o be_v wed_v to_o this_o sinful_a world_n lord_n when_o my_o own_o wretchedness_n have_v bring_v thy_o gracious_a visitation_n on_o i_o when_o thy_o hand_n press_v i_o sore_o when_o thy_o arrow_n stick_v fast_o in_o i_o and_o the_o venom_n of_o they_o drink_v up_o my_o spirit_n when_o my_o heart_n be_v in_o hcaviness_n and_o my_o soul_n in_o bitterness_n when_o my_o life_n be_v draw_v near_o unto_o the_o grave_n when_o my_o own_o conscience_n plead_v powerful_o against_o i_o and_o the_o terror_n of_o a_o second_o death_n be_v ready_a to_o devour_v i_o i_o then_o earnest_o implore_v thou_o for_o mercy_n and_o thou_o free_o forgave_v i_o i_o than_o beg_v my_o life_n of_o thou_o that_o i_o may_v thankful_o devote_v the_o remnant_n of_o my_o life_n unto_o thou_o ah_o lord_n how_o wretched_o have_v my_o own_o heart_n deceive_v i_o what_o serious_a vow_n and_o faithful_a promise_n do_v i_o then_o make_v unto_o thou_o and_o yet_o how_o careless_o how_o foolish_o be_o i_o depart_v from_o thou_o how_o vain_o have_v i_o trifle_v out_o that_o precious_a time_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o how_o just_o may_v thou_o now_o deprive_v i_o of_o this_o wretched_a life_n by_o which_o i_o have_v so_o much_o dishonour_v thou_o and_o now_o lord_n when_o i_o have_v even_o weary_v out_o myself_o in_o wickedness_n when_o my_o soul_n be_v overcharge_v with_o sin_n and_o my_o heart_n with_o sorrow_n when_o the_o vanity_n of_o this_o life_n be_v ready_a to_o forsake_v i_o and_o there_o be_v nothing_o leave_v but_o misery_n and_o shame_n to_o seize_v upon_o i_o i_o have_v not_o yet_o resolve_v serious_o to_o come_v unto_o thou_o lord_n leave_v i_o not_o unto_o the_o weakness_n of_o my_o own_o infirmity_n expose_v i_o not_o unto_o the_o rage_a hillowe_n of_o these_o strong_a temptation_n suffer_v i_o not_o to_o sink_v into_o this_o depth_n of_o sin_n to_o be_v destroy_v by_o this_o dreadful_a storm_n of_o satan_n and_o my_o own_o accuse_a conscience_n rebuke_v these_o wind_n and_o wave_n and_o cause_v a_o bless_a calm_n within_o i_o reach_v out_o thy_o hand_n of_o mercy_n and_o support_v i_o strengthen_v my_o droop_a soul_n that_o i_o may_v joyful_o and_o faithful_o lie_v hold_v upon_o thou_o give_v i_o a_o fix_a heart_n that_o i_o may_v serious_o return_v unto_o thou_o and_o may_v this_o hour_n be_v gracious_o accept_v of_o thou_o lord_n wean_v i_o from_o the_o false_a embrace_n of_o this_o evil_a world_n turn_v all_o these_o sinful_a joy_n to_o bitterness_n unto_o i_o make_v i_o to_o see_v their_o foulness_n and_o deformity_n their_o emptiness_n and_o vanity_n their_o shortness_n and_o uncertainty_n their_o falsehood_n and_o flattery_n their_o weariness_n and_o misery_n o_o let_v my_o heart_n be_v fill_v let_v my_o soul_n be_v ravish_v with_o those_o transcendent_a joy_n of_o thou_o which_o be_v for_o ever_o give_v i_o a_o joyful_a soul_n to_o rest_v secure_o in_o they_o a_o ready_a heart_n devout_o thankful_a for_o they_o lord_n moderate_a my_o desire_n to_o outward_a enjoyment_n let_v i_o relish_v no_o sweetness_n but_o in_o thy_o love_n no_o goodness_n but_o in_o thy_o grace_n no_o comfort_n but_o in_o the_o full_a assurance_n of_o thy_o glory_n forgive_v those_o wretched_a hour_n which_o have_v be_v steal_v from_o thy_o service_n o_o lord_n my_o god_n i_o hearty_o bewail_v they_o and_o willing_o resolve_v to_o spend_v my_o day_n in_o sorrow_n for_o they_o make_v i_o more_o watchful_a over_o my_o corrupt_a heart_n more_o careful_a of_o my_o precious_a time_n more_o serious_a in_o the_o weighty_a work_n of_o my_o salvation_n more_o sorrowful_a for_o sin_n more_o mindful_a of_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n and_o day_n of_o judgejudgement_n that_o so_o i_o may_v affect_v the_o pleasure_n of_o this_o life_n sober_o enjoy_v they_o spare_o and_o leave_v they_o cheerful_o amen_n chap._n 20._o upon_o the_o great_a danger_n of_o defer_v the_o hour_n of_o repentance_n consider_v o_o my_o soul_n of_o the_o great_a danger_n of_o delay_v thy_o repentance_n of_o judge_v that_o so_o easy_a which_o will_v prove_v so_o difficult_a of_o think_v that_o almost_o finish_v which_o be_v scarce_o yet_o begin_v believe_v thou_o it_o will_v suffice_v thou_o to_o have_v some_o transitory_a thought_n of_o thy_o amendment_n to_o have_v perhaps_o some_o pinch_a sigh_n some_o sting_n of_o conscience_n some_o show_v of_o sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n to_o hang_v down_o thy_o head_n like_o a_o bulrush_n for_o a_o day_n and_o yet_o afterward_o to_o return_v with_o the_o dog_n to_o thy_o filthy_a vomit_n and_o with_o the_o sow_n to_o the_o wallow_n in_o the_o nasty_a mire_n of_o sin_n while_o thou_o continue_v in_o this_o course_n thy_o hope_n of_o amendment_n be_v extreme_a doubtful_a of_o reconciliation_n dangerous_a of_o repentance_n desperate_a if_o ever_o thou_o hope_v to_o inherit_v heaven_n let_v not_o satan_n thus_o delude_v thou_o look_v well_o into_o thy_o evil_a and_o corrupt_a heart_n and_o thou_o shall_v there_o find_v that_o this_o be_v not_o the_o cure_n but_o the_o discase_v of_o sin_n that_o thou_o grieve_v not_o for_o thy_o offence_n but_o for_o thy_o punishment_n that_o thou_o may_v yet_o go_v much_o far_o in_o this_o suppose_a path_n of_o thy_o repentance_n and_o still_o be_v far_o short_a of_o that_o sincerity_n of_o heart_n which_o god_n require_v of_o thou_o and_o yet_o have_v no_o part_n nor_o fellowship_n in_o christ_n thou_o may_v with_o saul_n express_v thy_o sorrow_n with_o thy_o tear_n with_o those_o believer_n in_o the_o gospel_n receive_v the_o word_n with_o joy_n with_o demas_n show_v thy_o inward_a grace_n by_o thy_o outward_a obedience_n and_o in_o some_o sort_n be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o have_v a_o taste_n of_o the_o good_a thing_n of_o the_o world_n to_o come_v and_o yet_o for_o all_o this_o come_v far_o short_a of_o this_o unfeigned_a work_n of_o true_a repentance_n alas_o what_o can_v it_o profit_v thou_o to_o bewail_v that_o sin_n which_o thou_o will_v not_o forgo_v what_o reward_n can_v thou_o expect_v for_o that_o obedience_n which_o so_o soon_o faint_v what_o comfort_n in_o that_o joy_n which_o be_v but_o temporary_a remember_v how_o great_a a_o work_n thou_o have_v in_o hand_n how_o many_o million_o of_o lose_a soul_n complain_v eternal_o in_o hell_n of_o this_o neglect_n o_o look_v into_o the_o foulness_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o then_o into_o the_o trueness_n of_o thy_o sorrow_n if_o thou_o be_v god_n child_n thou_o will_v be_v grieve_v for_o offend_v of_o so_o good_a
resolution_n to_o adhere_v unto_o thou_o that_o as_o thou_o be_v true_o and_o eternal_o one_o in_o thy_o essence_n and_o yet_o distinct_o three_o in_o thy_o person_n so_o i_o may_v be_v true_o and_o entire_o one_o in_o my_o obedience_n although_o distinct_o three_o in_o my_o faculty_n that_o all_o may_v be_v but_o one_o and_o that_o a_o please_a sacrifice_n of_o praise_n unto_o thou_o of_o profit_n unto_o other_o of_o comfort_n to_o myself_o forgive_v my_o misconceiving_n of_o thy_o sacred_a essence_n my_o rash_a approach_n to_o thy_o heavenly_a presence_n my_o cold_a careless_a irreligious_a thought_n distract_a word_n undesent_n action_n lord_n i_o be_o sail_v on_o the_o stormy_a sea_n of_o ignorance_n and_o misery_n o_o be_v thou_o my_o sure_a pilot_n to_o direct_v i_o my_o sweet_a calm_a to_o refresh_v i_o my_o safe_a harbour_n to_o receive_v i_o for_o of_o thou_o and_o through_o thou_o and_o to_o thou_o be_v all_o thing_n to_o thou_o be_v glory_n for_o ever_o amen_n chap._n 2._o upon_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n love_n and_o man_n unthankfulness_n a_o meditation_n suit_v to_o the_o morning_n bless_a god_n when_o i_o consider_v of_o the_o richness_n of_o the_o largeness_n of_o the_o constancy_n of_o thy_o love_n to_o man_n of_o man_n vileness_n and_o untowardness_n unto_o thou_o his_o god_n i_o stand_v amaze_v at_o thy_o goodness_n and_o my_o own_o unthankfulness_n how_o great_a and_o invaluable_a a_o blessing_n do_v i_o enjoy_v in_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o glorious_a light_n of_o this_o present_a day_n how_o vile_a and_o unworthy_a be_o i_o that_o receive_v it_o how_o great_a and_o glorious_a be_v thou_o that_o give_v it_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v light_v inaccessible_a unto_o which_o no_o mortal_a eye_n can_v approach_v before_o who_o glorious_a majesty_n the_o bless_a angel_n stand_v amaze_v and_o i_o be_o dust_n and_o ash_n yea_o worse_o lord_n for_o dust_n be_v thy_o creation_n and_o therefore_o in_o its_o entity_n be_v good_a before_o i_o be_v dust_n i_o be_v not_o at_o all_o this_o not_o be_v by_o thou_o become_v a_o be_v this_o be_v beautiful_a this_o beauty_n immortal_a and_o without_o thou_o this_o happy_a be_v be_v again_o become_v far_o worse_o than_o not_o to_o be_v what_o can_v be_v more_o vain_a more_o empty_a than_o nothing_o ah_o woe_n be_v i_o i_o be_o now_o become_v far_o worse_o than_o nothing_o thou_o make_v i_o all_o goodness_n and_o that_o goodness_n may_v have_v make_v i_o all_o blessedness_n but_o i_o have_v make_v myself_o all_o sin_n and_o this_o sin_n have_v make_v i_o all_o misery_n there_o be_v darkness_n in_o not_o be_v but_o that_o darkness_n be_v incapable_a there_o be_v great_a darkness_n in_o be_v ill_a for_o this_o darkness_n be_v most_o capable_a of_o the_o privation_n of_o all_o light_n of_o comfort_n in_o this_o life_n of_o the_o fruition_n of_o the_o blackness_n of_o darkness_n in_o hell_n for_o ever_o this_o lord_n be_v my_o condition_n in_o nature_n and_o without_o thy_o gracious_a help_n must_v have_v be_v so_o for_o ever_o let_v i_o now_o see_v what_o my_o condition_n be_v by_o grace_n by_o which_o i_o enjoy_v not_o only_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n without_o which_o my_o life_n will_v prove_v uncomfortable_a but_o also_o a_o sweet_a and_o safe_a assurance_n that_o thou_o will_v by_o this_o happy_a light_n conduct_v i_o safe_o to_o the_o bless_a light_n of_o glory_n bless_a lord_n i_o can_v now_o look_v no_o way_n but_o to_o happiness_n i_o now_o find_v a_o true_a sweetness_n and_o composedness_n of_o soul_n a_o constant_a and_o courageous_a setledness_n of_o heart_n even_o in_o the_o very_a height_n of_o all_o the_o disturbance_n of_o nature_n of_o all_o the_o inundation_n of_o sin_n of_o all_o the_o fluctuation_n of_o sorrow_n of_o all_o the_o machination_n of_o satan_n from_o the_o sweet_a fountain_n of_o thy_o mercy_n arise_v those_o precious_a stream_n of_o consolation_n which_o abundant_o relieve_v i_o in_o this_o barren_a wilderness_n i_o find_v indeed_o a_o law_n in_o my_o member_n continual_o rebel_a against_o the_o law_n of_o my_o mind_n but_o i_o find_v also_o thy_o grace_n to_o be_v sufficient_a for_o i_o by_o which_o i_o be_o victorious_a here_o and_o shall_v be_v triumphant_a hereafter_o satan_n may_v strive_v to_o winnow_v i_o like_o wheat_n but_o this_o shall_v make_v i_o the_o pure_a for_o thy_o granary_n i_o now_o find_v a_o total_a and_o a_o bless_a change_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n my_o affection_n which_o former_o be_v captivate_v unto_o sin_n entire_o devote_v to_o thy_o service_n my_o love_n with_o holy_a david_n wonderful_a to_o thy_o law_n my_o hatred_n perfect_a against_o sin_n my_o desire_n eager_a for_o thy_o presence_n my_o fear_n astonish_v in_o thy_o absence_n my_o delight_n in_o thy_o promise_n ravish_v my_o joy_n in_o thy_o performance_n triumph_v by_o these_o rich_a endowment_n of_o thou_o i_o be_o wrap_v up_o above_o the_o reach_n of_o humane_a misery_n all_o vain_a and_o empty_a desire_n of_o the_o besot_v pleasure_n of_o this_o life_n appear_v true_o as_o they_o be_v but_o thorn_n and_o briar_n to_o disturb_v the_o growth_n of_o my_o felicity_n how_o sweet_a be_v their_o loss_n for_o thy_o gain_n how_o easy_o how_o willing_o how_o joyful_o how_o thankful_o be_v all_o these_o foggy_a mist_n of_o ignorance_n and_o error_n happy_o disperse_v by_o the_o bright_a ray_n of_o my_o ensue_a glory_n beside_o these_o fawn_a enemy_n of_o peace_n which_o flatter_v to_o unquietness_n i_o be_o now_o able_a to_o encounter_v with_o those_o other_o which_o affright_v the_o soul_n even_o in_o their_o first_o appearance_n and_o be_v able_a to_o deject_v the_o carnal_a man_n even_o to_o astonishment_n and_o utter_o to_o expose_v he_o to_o the_o tyranny_n of_o sin_n and_o torture_v of_o punishment_n such_o lord_n be_v the_o vast_a difference_n between_o the_o bless_a one_o of_o thy_o fold_n and_o those_o unhappy_a one_o which_o stray_n from_o thou_o into_o the_o strange_a pasture_n of_o impiety_n no_o sorrow_n can_v surprise_v i_o but_o for_o sin_n and_o even_o this_o too_o thou_o make_v to_o increase_v my_o joy_n what_o affliction_n can_v be_v evil_a which_o be_v thy_o physic_n who_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o good_a if_o it_o be_v grievous_a in_o the_o taste_n it_o be_v joyous_a in_o the_o effect_n if_o i_o mark_v the_o happy_a close_a i_o must_v with_o joy_n confess_v that_o these_o bitter_a storm_n will_v end_v in_o bless_a calm_n will_v bring_v to_o my_o remembrance_n those_o grievous_a sin_n that_o bring_v my_o saviour_n to_o those_o bitter_a groan_n will_v force_v i_o from_o the_o sorrow_n of_o this_o life_n to_o my_o celestial_a harbour_n will_v bring_v i_o on_o my_o knee_n to_o see_v my_o own_o vildness_n will_v enrich_v i_o with_o the_o grace_n of_o humility_n and_o patience_n and_o together_o with_o they_o the_o sweet_a enjoyment_n of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n and_o if_o so_o how_o can_v i_o complain_v of_o want_n when_o in_o stead_n of_o earth_n i_o enjoy_v heaven_n lord_n what_o can_v he_o fear_v that_o be_v assure_v of_o thy_o favour_n affliction_n tribulation_n cross_n sin_n satan_n death_n hell_n itself_o shall_v work_v to_o my_o advantage_n as_o my_o cross_n be_v more_o grievous_a my_o crown_n shall_v be_v more_o glorious_a where_o sin_n and_o satan_n have_v be_v most_o prevail_a there_o grace_n and_o goodness_n shall_v be_v more_o triumph_v how_o true_o sweet_a lord_n be_v the_o inviolable_a peace_n of_o thy_o saint_n who_o powerful_o compelle_v even_v the_o very_a rage_n of_o earth_n and_o hell_n to_o work_v to_o their_o advantage_n lord_n sanctify_v the_o trial_n of_o this_o life_n unto_o my_o sinful_a soul_n that_o by_o my_o patient_a suffering_n with_o my_o saviour_n here_o i_o may_v have_v peace_n with_o he_o and_o by_o he_o hereafter_o i_o have_v hitherto_o look_v on_o my_o inward_a happiness_n if_o i_o now_o cast_v my_o eye_n upon_o my_o outward_a i_o shall_v there_o see_v that_o all_o these_o outward_a blessing_n also_o be_v 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lord_n when_o i_o call_v to_o mind_n how_o many_o day_n have_v pass_v i_o without_o bend_v of_o a_o knee_n how_o many_o night_n i_o have_v go_v prayerless_a to_o bed_n i_o may_v well_o wonder_v that_o i_o be_o this_o hour_n alive_a to_o speak_v unto_o thou_o i_o have_v be_v too_o unmindful_a of_o thy_o holy_a providence_n and_o be_o therefore_o utter_o unworthy_a of_o thy_o merciful_a protection_n few_o and_o full_a of_o evil_n have_v my_o day_n be_v in_o the_o house_n of_o my_o pilgrimage_n i_o know_v not_o how_o soon_o i_o may_v go_v hence_o and_o yet_o i_o still_o live_v as_o if_o i_o know_v not_o why_o i_o come_v hither_o i_o be_o many_o way_n invite_v to_o my_o heavenly_a home_n how_o sweet_o do_v thou_o wean_v from_o the_o misery_n of_o life_n by_o the_o blessedness_n of_o death_n by_o this_o evening_n rest_v of_o my_o body_n i_o be_o put_v in_o mind_n of_o that_o eternal_a rest_n of_o my_o soul_n this_o day_n end_v tell_v i_o that_o the_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n be_v at_o hand_n that_o the_o fashion_n of_o this_o world_n pass_v and_o that_o all_o thing_n shall_v become_v new_a as_o this_o hour_n be_v the_o evening_n to_o this_o day_n so_o this_o day_n for_o aught_o i_o know_v may_v be_v the_o evening_n to_o my_o whole_a life_n i_o can_v challenge_v to_o myself_o one_o minute_n more_o how_o vain_a be_o i_o to_o promise_v day_n and_o year_n lord_n in_o the_o whole_a current_n of_o thy_o sacred_a story_n i_o find_v but_o only_o one_o that_o dare_v presume_v upon_o so_o large_a a_o reckon_n and_o he_o thou_o brande_v with_o the_o name_n of_o fool_n let_v his_o folly_n lord_n be_v my_o instruction_n so_o shall_v i_o account_v each_o day_n my_o last_o and_o neither_o care_n to_o live_v nor_o fear_v to_o die_v how_o many_o have_v be_v snatch_v out_o of_o this_o life_n how_o sudden_o and_o to_o man_n eye_n how_o fearful_o how_o unspeakable_a be_v thy_o mercy_n unto_o i_o to_o spare_v i_o for_o repentonce_o how_o often_o and_o how_o earnest_o have_v thou_o 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will_v more_o true_o represent_v i_o to_o myself_o than_o the_o first_o view_n of_o my_o affection_n if_o my_o first_o thought_n be_v season_v with_o grace_n my_o follow_a action_n will_v savour_v of_o goodness_n my_o care_n shall_v be_v more_o to_o dress_v my_o soul_n than_o to_o trim_v my_o body_n i_o will_v think_v no_o pain_n too_o great_a no_o ornament_n too_o rich_a to_o make_v her_o beautiful_a one_o devout_a sigh_n from_o a_o contrite_a heart_n be_v of_o more_o worth_n in_o thy_o sight_n than_o a_o hour_n task_n of_o lip-devotion_n my_o affection_n be_v the_o soul_n of_o my_o word_n without_o which_o i_o speak_v only_o but_o pray_v not_o when_o my_o prayer_n be_v cold_a my_o hope_n may_v well_o be_v comfortless_a my_o set_a hour_n for_o devotion_n shall_v be_v constant_a no_o pretence_n of_o nature_n shall_v debar_v i_o of_o this_o happiness_n the_o lover_n eye_n be_v often_o glance_v on_o the_o please_a object_n that_o delight_v he_o if_o my_o affection_n be_v sincere_a my_o look_n will_v be_v amorous_a i_o shall_v often_o steal_v a_o sweet_a ejaculation_n to_o satisfy_v the_o longing_n of_o my_o love-sick_a soul_n when_o i_o can_v thus_o bring_v the_o day_n to_o a_o end_n my_o life_n will_v be_v comfortable_a my_o death_n happy_a and_o i_o may_v then_o say_v with_o holy_a david_n that_o i_o will_v lay_v i_o down_o in_o peace_n and_o take_v my_o rest_n for_o it_o be_v thou_o lord_n only_o that_o make_v i_o dwell_v in_o safety_n bless_a lord_n in_o the_o morning_n of_o my_o creation_n thou_o give_v i_o unto_o myself_o in_o the_o evening_n of_o my_o redemption_n thou_o give_v thyself_o unto_o i_o my_o creation_n be_v wonderful_a my_o redemption_n astonish_v as_o this_o day_n light_n be_v obscure_v for_o the_o rest_n of_o my_o body_n so_o be_v thou_o the_o blefy_v and_o eternal_a light_n for_o the_o rest_n of_o my_o soul_n thou_o o_o bless_a saviour_n be_v my_o light_n to_o direct_v i_o my_o heat_n to_o comfort_v i_o my_o sweet_a and_o safe_a repose_n eternal_o to_o refresh_v i_o gracious_a god_n with_o humble_a and_o deject_a heart_n i_o ask_v forgiveness_n of_o the_o many_o fail_n of_o my_o sinfud_a life_n past_a recall_v my_o sinful_a thought_n to_o my_o remembrance_n lord_n as_o the_o burden_n of_o they_o be_v intolerable_a so_o let_v my_o grief_n for_o they_o be_v unutterable_a lord_n open_v my_o eye_n that_o i_o may_v see_v the_o foulnes_n and_o the_o filthiness_n of_o sin_n and_o apprebend_v the_o greatness_n of_o thy_o wrath_n against_o it_o forgive_v those_o actual_a sin_n which_o this_o day_n light_n have_v witness_v lord_n give_v i_o a_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o they_o a_o perfect_a batter_v against_o they_o a_o fix_a and_o a_o constant_a resolution_n to_o forsake_v they_o lord_n cleanse_v i_o from_o my_o secret_a and_o unknown_a sin_n and_o keep_v i_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n that_o dare_v and_o presumptuous_a sin_n may_v never_o have_v dominion_n over_o i_o make_v i_o a_o careful_a steward_n of_o that_o precious_a time_n which_o thou_o haft_n give_v i_o withdraw_v my_o affection_n from_o the_o vain_a pleasure_n of_o this_o sinful_a life_n and_o grant_v that_o all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o appoint_a time_n i_o may_v wait_v ready_o and_o cheerful_o until_o my_o change_n shall_v come_v chap._n 5._o upon_o our_o approach_n unto_o god_n house_n lord_n there_o be_v no_o mortal_a man_n worthy_a to_o stand_v at_o thy_o door_n much_o less_o to_o appear_v in_o thy_o presence_n and_o yet_o how_o often_o have_v i_o presume_v to_o approach_v unto_o thou_o without_o that_o preparedness_n of_o heart_n without_o that_o dejection_n of_o soul_n without_o that_o true_a and_o holy_a reverence_n that_o become_v thy_o child_n i_o be_o now_o go_v out_o of_o egypt_n into_o canaan_n out_o of_o bondage_n into_o freedom_n the_o sinful_a trouble_n of_o this_o life_n be_v my_o soul_n taskmaster_n to_o load_v it_o with_o a_o burden_n insupportable_a and_o this_o be_v that_o place_n of_o sacrifice_n that_o mount_n of_o god_n to_o ease_v and_o solace_v it_o consider_v therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n in_o what_o relation_n thou_o now_o stand_v to_o thy_o god_n if_o thou_o be_v a_o true_a israelite_n thou_o will_v look_v back_o upon_o thy_o drudgery_n and_o despise_v it_o and_o offer_v up_o thyself_o a_o live_a sacrifice_n with_o cheerfulness_n with_o thankfulness_n of_o heart_n if_o thou_o be_v god_n child_n thou_o will_v love_v to_o be_v in_o god_n house_n long_o for_o god_n presence_n thirst_n for_o his_o favour_n delight_n in_o his_o word_n and_o rejoice_v to_o be_v often_o at_o his_o table_n thou_o will_v make_v it_o thy_o chies_a joy_n to_o be_v often_o in_o that_o place_n from_o whence_o thou_o may_v expect_v thy_o chief_a good_a lord_n by_o thy_o grace_n assist_v i_o will_v now_o unclothe_v myself_o of_o all_o earthly_a affection_n i_o will_v call_v to_o mind_n unto_o who_o presence_n i_o approach_v and_o wherefore_o that_o i_o be_o go_v from_o this_o church_n militant_a to_o that_o triumphant_a that_o thou_o lord_n be_v as_o true_o present_v here_o in_o grace_n as_o there_o in_o glory_n unless_o therefore_o i_o be_o in_o love_n with_o misery_n i_o will_v leave_v behind_o i_o all_o earthly-mindedness_a and_o carry_v with_o i_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o heavenly_a thought_n a_o lowly_a mind_n and_o reverend_a gesture_n lord_n if_o i_o go_v not_o cheerful_o to_o thy_o throne_n of_o grace_n i_o may_v well_o fear_v i_o shall_v never_o go_v joyful_o to_o that_o of_o glory_n the_o low_a room_n in_o thy_o house_n shall_v content_v i_o divine_a worship_n admit_v not_o of_o disparity_n of_o person_n we_o be_v all_o sinner_n and_o as_o we_o be_v in_o nature_n most_o impure_a in_o thy_o sight_n the_o
be_v swallow_v up_o of_o mercy_n and_o frailty_n of_o eternity_n unite_v i_o in_o a_o bless_a union_n with_o thou_o that_o i_o may_v constant_o adhere_v unto_o thou_o and_o be_v for_o ever_o gracious_o accept_v of_o thou_o o_o give_v i_o a_o sweet_a complacency_n of_o soul_n in_o thy_o service_n and_o a_o willing_a and_o a_o dutiful_a obedience_n unto_o thy_o command_n lord_n give_v i_o a_o thankful_a heart_n for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n to_o i_o for_o thy_o continual_a preservation_n for_o thy_o bless_a supportation_n for_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o thy_o needful_a comfort_n in_o this_o life_n and_o for_o the_o glorious_a hope_n of_o those_o in_o that_o to_o come_v bless_a god_n so_o sublimate_v my_o sinful_a soul_n that_o i_o may_v see_v the_o richness_n of_o thy_o love_n in_o christ_n that_o i_o may_v sober_o enjoy_v thy_o blessing_n here_o and_o faithful_o expect_v thy_o joy_n hereafter_o lord_n all_o that_o i_o have_v without_o thou_o be_v mere_a emptiness_n and_o nothing_o mere_a vanity_n and_o worse_o than_o nothing_o my_o glory_n shame_n my_o honour_n ignominy_n my_o health_n ruin_n my_o riches_n poverty_n my_o gain_n loss_n my_o pleasure_n pain_n my_o laughter_n madness_n thou_o o_o lord_n be_v all_o in_o all_o unto_o i_o o_o grant_v that_o nothing_o may_v withdraw_v my_o service_n from_o thou_o that_o no_o entice_a pleasure_n may_v allure_v i_o that_o no_o distract_n care_n or_o sinful_a sorrow_n may_v disturb_v i_o but_o that_o my_o soul_n may_v now_o and_o ever_o safe_o and_o content_o rely_v upon_o thou_o lord_n thou_o see_v all_o my_o desire_n and_o my_o continual_a groan_n be_v not_o hide_v from_o thou_o thou_o alone_o know_v how_o weary_a i_o be_o of_o the_o sinful_a travail_n of_o this_o life_n how_o earnest_o i_o long_o to_o be_v at_o rest_n with_o thou_o lord_n pardon_v all_o my_o sin_n and_o put_v a_o end_n to_o all_o my_o misery_n come_v lord_n jesus_n come_v quick_o wipe_v away_o all_o tear_n from_o my_o eye_n and_o bring_v i_o to_o that_o rest_n of_o thou_o which_o never_o shall_v have_v end_n amen_n chap._n 12._o upon_o the_o great_a danger_n of_o security_n deceive_v not_o thyself_o o_o my_o soul_n it_o be_v not_o so_o easy_a a_o matter_n to_o inherit_v heaven_n as_o thou_o imagine_v there_o will_v be_v much_o fight_v sweat_a bleed_a much_o compunction_n of_o soul_n subjection_n of_o body_n hard_o press_v towards_o the_o mark_n for_o the_o price_n of_o the_o high_a call_n in_o christ_n jesus_n before_o this_o happy_a conquest_n can_v be_v gain_v consider_v therefore_o in_o what_o condition_n thou_o now_o stand_v what_o ground_n thou_o have_v gain_v of_o thy_o corrupt_a nature_n how_o much_o better_o thou_o be_v this_o day_n than_o the_o day_n past_a than_o the_o year_n past_a than_o thy_o whole_a life_n past_a nay_o rather_o how_o much_o worse_o by_o add_v sin_n unto_o sin_n by_o drink_v in_o iniquity_n like_o water_n by_o treasure_v up_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n and_o revelation_n of_o thy_o righteous_a judgement_n philosophy_n will_v tell_v thou_o that_o in_o all_o natural_a motion_n the_o near_o they_o be_v to_o end_n the_o more_o violent_a their_o motion_n be_v divinity_n will_v tell_v thou_o that_o in_o old_a age_n thou_o will_v be_v fat_a and_o well_o like_n what_o increase_n of_o love_n have_v thou_o to_o god_n law_n what_o growth_n of_o hatred_n against_o sin_n what_o bosome-sin_n have_v thou_o part_v with_o what_o gracious_a improvement_n have_v thou_o make_v in_o knowledge_n faith_n repentance_n love_n and_o all_o those_o other_o gift_n and_o grace_n which_o concur_v to_o thy_o perfection_n holy_a saint_n anselm_n be_v often_o hear_v to_o say_v if_o i_o can_v from_o hence_o behold_v the_o pain_n of_o hell_n from_o thence_o the_o horror_n of_o sin_n i_o will_v rather_o embrace_v those_o pain_n than_o this_o horror_n o_o what_o growth_n of_o grace_n be_v here_o how_o far_o be_o i_o from_o this_o degree_n of_o holiness_n how_o easy_o persuade_v to_o delude_v myself_o 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triumph_n without_o a_o victory_n a_o victory_n without_o a_o combat_n lord_n if_o many_o that_o strive_v to_o enter_v in_o at_o the_o strait_a gate_n yet_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a what_o shall_v become_v of_o i_o who_o be_o so_o far_o from_o come_v to_o thou_o that_o i_o every_o day_n be_o run_v from_o thou_o who_o be_o not_o only_o opposite_a unto_o thou_o but_o even_o enmity_n itself_o against_o thou_o sometime_o i_o feel_v the_o sting_n and_o gripe_n of_o a_o wound_a conscience_n i_o know_v myself_o to_o be_v a_o grievous_a sinner_n but_o i_o quiet_a my_o disturbance_n by_o thou_o my_o saviour_n i_o willing_o accept_v of_o mercy_n from_o thou_o but_o grudge_o repine_v at_o service_n to_o thou_o thou_o bid_v i_o indeed_o to_o drink_v free_o of_o the_o water_n of_o life_n but_o thou_o command_v i_o also_o to_o make_v my_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a to_o work_v out_o my_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a thou_o ordaine_v not_o the_o end_n without_o the_o mean_n if_o i_o rebellious_o neglect_v the_o one_o thou_o mayâ—st_v most_o righteous_o deny_v i_o the_o other_o lord_n what_o can_v it_o profit_v i_o to_o enjoy_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n for_o a_o season_n when_o i_o deprive_v my_o soul_n of_o happiness_n for_o ever_o o_o let_v this_o teach_v i_o to_o deplore_v my_o dangerous_a condition_n to_o go_v on_o cheerful_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n to_o think_v no_o cost_n too_o much_o no_o pain_n too_o great_a no_o grief_n too_o good_a to_o purchase_v heaven_n to_o consider_v serious_o that_o time_n once_o past_o can_v never_o be_v recall_v that_o this_o hour_n may_v be_v my_o last_o and_o bring_v i_o to_o eternity_n of_o torment_n where_o the_o stream_n be_v still_a there_o the_o channel_n be_v deep_a where_o there_o be_v least_o distrust_n there_o be_v usual_o most_o danger_n satan_n therefore_o disturb_v i_o not_o because_o i_o sleep_v in_o death_n but_o when_o thou_o lord_n shall_v open_v my_o eye_n to_o see_v the_o subtlety_n of_o this_o deceiver_n i_o shall_v then_o find_v that_o the_o water_n of_o sin_n be_v go_v over_o my_o soul_n that_o i_o be_o woeful_o drown_v in_o the_o great_a depth_n of_o security_n and_o can_v expect_v nothing_o without_o mercy_n but_o satan_n cruelty_n and_o my_o own_o endless_a misery_n to_o that_o sweet_a mercy_n therefore_o i_o appeal_v with_o earnestness_n of_o soul_n and_o humbleness_n of_o heart_n bemoan_v my_o sin_n bewail_v my_o transgression_n o_o lord_n my_o god_n when_o i_o consider_v of_o thy_o gracious_a goodness_n and_o my_o own_o vileness_n i_o be_o utter_o ashamed_a to_o appear_v in_o thy_o presence_n thou_o have_v often_o call_v i_o to_o repentance_n but_o i_o have_v not_o hearken_v unto_o thou_o thou_o have_v love_o invite_v i_o to_o mercy_n but_o i_o have_v wilful_o refuse_v thou_o have_v clothe_v i_o with_o thy_o own_o garment_n and_o i_o have_v shameful_o defile_v it_o thou_o have_v enrich_v i_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o i_o have_v rob_v thou_o of_o thy_o honour_n all_o this_o and_o infinite_o more_o than_o this_o thou_o have_v free_o do_v for_o i_o the_o worst_a of_o sinner_n and_o yet_o for_o all_o this_o i_o have_v rebellious_o forsake_v thou_o and_o most_o ungratious_o be_v most_o unmindful_a of_o thou_o and_o now_o lord_n see_v that_o i_o be_o dead_a and_o putrify_a in_o sin_n and_o rot_a in_o corruption_n what_o else_o can_v i_o expect_v from_o thou_o but_o to_o be_v bury_v out_o of_o thy_o sight_n and_o yet_o thou_o still_o say_v unto_o i_o live_v o_o thou_o bless_a fountain_n of_o eternal_a good_a convey_v those_o happy_a stream_n of_o comfort_n to_o my_o sinful_a soul_n that_o may_v revive_v i_o from_o the_o grave_n of_o misery_n open_v my_o eye_n that_o i_o may_v see_v thou_o in_o thy_o
of_o affliction_n which_o either_o sin_n or_o satan_n life_n or_o death_n can_v bring_v upon_o i_o scourge_v i_o lance_n i_o bruise_v i_o break_v i_o do_v what_o thou_o will_v with_o i_o here_o so_o thou_o spare_v i_o for_o ever_o lord_n although_o thou_o kill_v i_o yet_o will_v i_o trust_v in_o thou_o for_o i_o know_v assure_o that_o all_o these_o outward_a thing_n shall_v work_v together_o for_o the_o best_a for_o i_o and_o that_o my_o present_a suffering_n thou_o have_v send_v in_o mercy_n to_o i_o to_o humble_v i_o for_o sin_n to_o preserve_v i_o from_o shame_n i_o kiss_v they_o i_o embrace_v they_o and_o be_o sincere_o thankful_a for_o they_o lord_n let_v i_o clear_o see_v for_o what_o sin_n thou_o have_v inflict_v this_o punishment_n that_o i_o may_v bewail_v it_o abhor_v it_o forsake_v it_o implore_v thy_o pardon_n for_o it_o when_o i_o be_o thus_o arm_v i_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o encounter_v thy_o fierce_a affliction_n if_o i_o be_o find_v naked_a the_o weak_a will_n foil_n i_o to_o thou_o o_o lord_n who_o wise_a and_o overrule_a hand_n dispose_v all_o occurrence_n of_o life_n and_o sweet_o guide_v they_o to_o the_o good_a of_o thy_o child_n do_v i_o address_v my_o sinful_a soul_n for_o mercy_n and_o protection_n lord_n open_a my_o eye_n that_o i_o may_v see_v and_o believe_v the_o constancy_n of_o thy_o love_n in_o the_o mutability_n of_o my_o outward_a condition_n give_v i_o a_o patient_a and_o a_o willing_a heart_n to_o welcome_v all_o the_o change_n of_o this_o present_a life_n to_o be_v humble_a under_o they_o to_o rejoice_v in_o they_o and_o be_v thankful_a for_o they_o forgive_v the_o pride_n of_o heart_n and_o prodigality_n of_o hand_n attend_v on_o my_o prosperous_a estate_n my_o great_a repine_n and_o ungodly_a passion_n incident_a to_o my_o decline_a happiness_n and_o increase_a misery_n as_o thou_o have_v wean_v i_o from_o the_o pleasure_n of_o this_o life_n by_o the_o rod_n of_o thy_o affliction_n so_o wean_v i_o also_o from_o the_o sin_n of_o this_o life_n by_o the_o staff_n of_o thy_o consolation_n that_o so_o my_o heart_n may_v be_v whole_o take_v off_o from_o all_o earthly_a enjoyment_n that_o i_o may_v become_v even_o as_o a_o wean_a child_n to_o forgo_v willing_o what_o thou_o deny_v i_o to_o receive_v quiet_o what_o thou_o provide_v for_o i_o what_o i_o want_v of_o these_o outward_a blessing_n supplier_fw-fr â—nto_fw-mi i_o by_o thy_o inward_a comfort_n which_o be_v inâ—finitely_o better_o for_o i_o and_o shall_v be_v therefore_o â—ver_v dear_a to_o i_o lord_n furnish_v i_o with_o grace_n suitable_a to_o all_o event_n and_o able_a to_o encourage_v i_o in_o all_o affliction_n lord_n sanctify_v this_o present_a sorrow_n to_o my_o sinful_a soul_n so_o sweeten_v it_o by_o thy_o grace_n that_o it_o may_v bring_v forth_o in_o i_o the_o quiet_a and_o the_o happy_a fruit_n of_o righteousness_n make_v it_o a_o sure_a pledge_n of_o thy_o fatherly_a affection_n towards_o i_o let_v it_o daily_o and_o hourly_o draw_v i_o near_o to_o thy_o presence_n let_v it_o wean_v i_o from_o the_o misery_n of_o sin_n and_o at_o last_o bring_v i_o to_o the_o sweet_a fruition_n of_o eternity_n amen_n chap._n 24._o upon_o unchearfulness_n in_o christianity_n with_o encouragement_n to_o avoid_v it_o ah_o lord_n from_z whence_o be_v my_o uncheerfulness_n my_o dulness_n in_o my_o christian_a calling_n how_o much_o below_o that_o glorious_a hope_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o when_o i_o consider_v of_o the_o richness_n of_o thy_o love_n in_o christ_n i_o find_v thou_o to_o be_v all_o in_o all_o unto_o i_o and_o may_v well_o wonder_v at_o my_o own_o unthankfulness_n and_o ignorance_n that_o be_v still_v dote_v on_o this_o world_n nothing_o and_z uncertainty_n thou_o o_o lord_n art_n true_o and_o eternal_o good_a and_o therefore_o able_a to_o derive_v eternity_n of_o happiness_n before_o i_o be_v create_v i_o be_v thou_o and_o when_o i_o be_v not_o my_o own_o thou_o become_v mine_n thou_o o_o my_o saviour_n who_o have_v give_v i_o thy_o sâ—lf_n can_v deny_v i_o nothing_o what_o be_v too_o good_a too_o great_a too_o glorious_a for_o that_o soâ—â—_n which_o thou_o have_v redeem_v at_o so_o dear_a a_o rate_n â—s_v the_o price_n of_o thy_o own_o blood_n and_o espouse_v to_o thy_o own_o bosom_n thy_o creature_n be_v at_o peace_n with_o i_o thy_o holy_a angel_n attend_v i_o guard_v i_o fight_v for_o i_o rejoice_v at_o my_o conversion_n thy_o saint_n triumphant_a pray_v for_o i_o the_o devil_n fly_v from_o i_o and_o thou_o o_o lord_n by_o thy_o almighty_a power_n and_o gracious_a providence_n be_v ever_o with_o i_o thou_o care_v for_o i_o from_o the_o cradle_n to_o the_o tomb_n thou_o be_v about_o my_o bed_n and_o about_o my_o path_n and_o spy_a out_o all_o my_o way_n yea_o thy_o mercy_n embrace_v i_o on_o every_o side_n when_o i_o sleep_v i_o be_o safe_a when_o i_o awake_v joyful_a in_o prosperity_n i_o have_v thy_o rod_n to_o afflict_v i_o in_o adversity_n thy_o staff_n to_o comfort_v i_o lord_n while_o i_o be_o in_o thy_o favour_n i_o can_v look_v no_o way_n but_o to_o happiness_n if_o i_o walk_v not_o answerable_a to_o it_o i_o may_v well_o fear_v to_o be_v deprive_v of_o it_o and_o doubtless_o o_o my_o soul_n those_o eye_n which_o look_v so_o gracious_o upon_o thou_o in_o this_o life_n will_v behold_v thou_o with_o a_o more_o earnest_n with_o a_o more_o endear_a love_n in_o that_o to_o come_v these_o transitory_a glance_n be_v but_o the_o faithful_a pledge_n of_o those_o future_a embrace_n those_o arm_n of_o mercy_n which_o now_o support_v thou_o in_o thou_o often_o fail_n shall_v then_o encompass_v thou_o with_o glory_n those_o bless_a hand_n which_o now_o chastise_v thou_o for_o thy_o rebellion_n will_v then_o wipe_v away_o all_o tear_n from_o thy_o eye_n and_o that_o relent_a heart_n which_o sometime_o be_v most_o unwilling_o withdraw_v from_o thou_o for_o thy_o apostasy_n will_v then_o unite_v itself_o to_o thou_o for_o ever_o lord_n who_o can_v be_v a_o christian_n and_o be_v sad_a who_o can_v believe_v all_o this_o and_o not_o triumph_v in_o joyful_a exaltation_n and_o not_o insult_v over_o the_o sorrow_n of_o this_o life_n and_o not_o contemn_v the_o joy_n of_o this_o bewitch_a world_n and_o not_o resist_v these_o cloudy_a discontent_a thought_n these_o close_a assault_n of_o satan_n never-resting_a malice_n million_o of_o world_n miriads_o of_o angel_n can_v restore_v that_o curse_a spirit_n to_o this_o happiness_n which_o thou_o now_o enjoy_v and_o yet_o so_o slight_o regard_v o_o let_v this_o teach_v thou_o to_o abhor_v his_o foul_a temptation_n to_o consider_v of_o thy_o worth_n in_o christ_n and_o to_o raise_v thyself_o above_o the_o reach_n of_o earthly_a misery_n to_o love_v thy_o god_n faithful_o to_o serve_v he_o cheerful_o to_o persevere_v joyful_o to_o be_v patient_a in_o tribulation_n to_o rejoice_v in_o hope_n to_o pray_v continual_o to_o thirst_n after_o the_o sweetness_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o earnest_o to_o long_o for_o the_o consummation_n of_o his_o glory_n bless_a god_n how_o unworthy_a be_o i_o to_o be_v call_v thy_o servant_n who_o have_v so_o long_o be_v subject_n to_o the_o world_n command_n how_o undeserving_a of_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o thy_o son_n who_o have_v so_o willing_o be_v fetter_v by_o my_o own_o corruption_n how_o uncapable_a of_o thy_o heavenly_a comfort_n that_o can_v rejoice_v in_o nothing_o but_o these_o earthly_a vanity_n lord_n open_a my_o eye_n that_o i_o may_v see_v the_o richness_n of_o the_o price_n of_o my_o high_a call_n in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o endeavour_v to_o walk_v worthy_a of_o it_o that_o i_o may_v earnest_o desire_v thou_o joyful_o embrace_v thou_o and_o constant_o and_o cheerful_o devote_v my_o service_n to_o thou_o forgive_v my_o drowsiness_n my_o dulness_n my_o backwardness_n to_o holy_a duty_n awake_v my_o sinful_a soul_n from_o sensuality_n and_o raise_v it_o to_o the_o bless_a thought_n of_o sweet_a eternity_n compassionate_a my_o weakness_n accept_v my_o willingness_n forgive_v my_o sinfulness_n quicken_v my_o dulness_n correct_v my_o untowardness_n lord_n bring_v i_o to_o such_o a_o bless_a frame_n of_o heart_n that_o i_o may_v willing_o forgo_v the_o sin_n and_o misery_n of_o this_o life_n and_o frequent_o delight_v myself_o with_o contemplation_n of_o thy_o joy_n in_o that_o to_o câ—me_n chap._n 25._o upon_o man_n sinful_a frailty_n in_o the_o hour_n of_o temptation_n with_o motive_n to_o make_v resistance_n i_o be_o now_o in_o the_o list_n with_o satan_n and_o this_o hour_n to_o fight_v the_o lord_n battle_n god_n see_v i_o and_o his_o holy_a angel_n see_v i_o i_o have_v long_o profess_v myself_o to_o be_v christ_n soldier_n and_o he_o have_v now_o bring_v i_o to_o the_o field_n to_o prove_v i_o now_o be_v
their_o help_n much_o more_o vain_a for_o who_o can_v ransom_n the_o soul_n of_o his_o brother_n sure_o man_n must_v let_v that_o alone_a for_o ever_o my_o substance_n be_v a_o mere_a shadow_n and_o my_o rest_n unquietness_n i_o labour_v for_o holiness_n but_o i_o can_v attain_v it_o i_o search_v for_o happiness_n but_o i_o can_v find_v it_o the_o devil_n beguile_v i_o of_o it_o the_o world_n allure_v i_o from_o it_o yea_o so_o sad_a be_v my_o condition_n that_o my_o own_o soul_n be_v against_o my_o own_o contentment_n my_o understanding_n cozen_v i_o my_o affection_n betray_v i_o my_o memory_n forsake_v i_o those_o thing_n which_o i_o will_v do_v i_o can_v and_o i_o daily_o do_v those_o thing_n which_o i_o will_v not_o all_o that_o i_o be_o all_o that_o i_o can_v be_v in_o this_o life_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o extreme_a vanity_n what_o shall_v i_o think_v of_o all_o this_o and_o wherewith_o shall_v i_o comfort_v i_o by_o thy_o mercy_n lord_n i_o have_v find_v out_o one_o that_o can_v relieve_v i_o thou_o o_o my_o bless_a saviour_n art_n unto_o i_o life_n and_o by_o thou_o death_n be_v unto_o i_o advantage_n while_o my_o body_n sleep_v it_o shall_v rest_v and_o that_o rest_n shall_v be_v true_o bless_v i_o shall_v rest_v from_o labour_n from_o sorrow_n from_o sin_n my_o sleep_n shall_v be_v safe_a my_o vision_n happy_a while_o my_o body_n sleep_v my_o soul_n shall_v awake_v when_o my_o soul_n be_v unclothe_v of_o flesh_n and_o my_o flesh_n of_o beauty_n my_o spirit_n shall_v be_v make_v ready_a with_o the_o robe_n of_o glory_n while_o my_o dust_n be_v insensible_a my_o spirit_n be_v intelligible_a my_o eye_n shall_v be_v then_o open_v and_o i_o shall_v see_v even_o as_o i_o be_o see_v with_o purity_n and_o perfection_n of_o soul_n no_o veil_n of_o nature_n shall_v obscure_v i_o no_o defect_n of_o organ_n hinder_v i_o no_o cloud_n of_o sin_n molest_v i_o my_o understanding_n shall_v be_v clear_a my_o affection_n pure_a my_o memory_n perfect_a i_o shall_v 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so_o senseless_a to_o affect_v my_o own_o unhappiness_n to_o rejoice_v in_o labour_n and_o complain_v of_o rest_n what_o do_v i_o here_o any_o long_o the_o world_n love_v i_o not_o nor_o i_o it_o why_o do_v i_o thus_o dote_v upon_o my_o enemy_n when_o it_o frown_v it_o afflict_v i_o when_o it_o smile_v it_o betray_v i_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o it_o but_o weariness_n and_o misery_n go_v out_o therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n go_v out_o cheerful_o from_o thy_o prison_n to_o thy_o palace_n god_n be_v thy_o father_n and_o heaven_n thy_o country_n thou_o be_v here_o distress_o poor_a and_o wretched_o naked_a bereave_v of_o grace_n despoil_v of_o goodness_n thou_o have_v there_o much_o treasure_n and_o of_o great_a price_n a_o fair_a mansion_n and_o a_o goodly_a heritage_n christ_n have_v purchase_v it_o and_o be_v go_v before_o to_o prepare_v it_o thou_o long_v much_o in_o this_o life_n to_o behold_v that_o which_o thou_o never_o see_v here_o be_v great_a and_o glorious_a thing_n prepare_v for_o thou_o such_o as_o eye_n have_v not_o see_v ear_n have_v not_o hear_v neither_o have_v enter_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n to_o conceive_v how_o earnest_o shall_v thou_o long_o to_o see_v they_o how_o much_o more_o earnest_o to_o enjoy_v they_o how_o willing_o shall_v this_o make_v thou_o to_o express_v thyself_o with_o holy_a david_n and_o say_v my_o soul_n be_v athirst_a for_o god_n yea_o even_o for_o the_o live_a god_n when_o shall_v i_o come_v and_o appear_v before_o the_o presence_n of_o my_o god_n alas_o my_o soul_n thou_o be_v here_o but_o grope_v in_o the_o dark_a daily_o err_v and_o mistake_v hourly_o stumble_v and_o sall_v into_o sin_n into_o shame_n into_o sorrow_n in_o great_a danger_n of_o the_o misery_n of_o life_n in_o great_a of_o the_o torment_n of_o eternal_a death_n all_o that_o thou_o know_v here_o be_v to_o know_v thyself_o ignorant_a thou_o only_o know_v thing_n here_o by_o their_o event_n thou_o shall_v there_o know_v they_o in_o their_o first_o cause_n thou_o be_v here_o weary_v out_o in_o gain_v this_o imperfect_a lame_a and_o empty_a knowledge_n thou_o shall_v there_o delight_v thyself_o in_o know_v all_o that_o be_v desirable_a by_o know_v he_o in_o who_o be_v all_o the_o treasure_n of_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n these_o drop_n of_o transitory_a joy_n be_v full_a of_o bitterness_n those_o river_n of_o eternal_a pleasure_n be_v derive_v from_o the_o fountain_n of_o eternal_a sweetness_n thou_o have_v here_o vain_a pomp_n to_o delight_v thou_o thou_o have_v there_o a_o far_o great_a and_o more_o exceed_a weight_n of_o glory_n to_o encompass_v thou_o thou_o be_v here_o enthrall_v by_o the_o misery_n of_o life_n thou_o be_v there_o enlarge_v by_o the_o blesedness_n of_o death_n bless_a lord_n all_o this_o by_o grace_n i_o know_v and_o faithful_o believe_v and_o yet_o by_o nature_n i_o be_o still_o blind_a and_o ignorant_a unable_a to_o discern_v unwilling_a to_o desire_v those_o bless_a thing_n which_o be_v belong_v to_o my_o everlasting_a peace_n but_o when_o thou_o in_o thy_o rich_a mercy_n shall_v once_o open_v my_o eye_n to_o see_v the_o beauty_n of_o my_o heavenly_a home_n i_o shall_v then_o entire_o love_v it_o and_o unfeigned_o long_a for_o it_o i_o shall_v then_o most_o willing_o forsake_v these_o totter_a wall_n of_o my_o frail_a flesh_n to_o dwell_v with_o thou_o in_o perfect_a holiness_n and_o endless_a happiness_n that_o frailty_n may_v be_v swallow_v up_o of_o immortality_n and_o immortality_n may_v be_v embrace_v by_o eternity_n o_o thou_o which_o be_v and_o be_v to_o come_v who_o have_v sweeten_v death_n by_o thy_o perfect_a obedience_n and_o perfume_v the_o grave_n by_o thy_o bless_a suffering_n suffer_v i_o not_o in_o my_o last_o hour_n for_o any_o pain_n of_o death_n or_o terror_n of_o hell_n to_o fall_v from_o the_o fast_o hold_v of_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n in_o thy_o promise_n to_o lose_v the_o precious_a hope_n of_o immortality_n and_o sweet_a enjoyment_n of_o eternity_n lord_n let_v i_o then_o say_v with_o thy_o bless_a apostle_n that_o i_o know_v who_o i_o have_v trust_v that_o he_o will_v keep_v what_o i_o have_v deliver_v to_o he_o and_o restore_v it_o safe_o unto_o i_o at_o that_o day_n let_v i_o serious_o consider_v of_o the_o misery_n of_o life_n and_o blessedness_n of_o death_n acquaint_v i_o every_o day_n with_o the_o remembrance_n of_o it_o and_o bless_v i_o every_o hour_n with_o a_o desire_n unto_o it_o that_o i_o may_v willing_o unclothe_v myself_o of_o sin_n and_o misery_n and_o joyful_o be_v clothe_v upon_o with_o immortality_n o_o lord_n prepare_v i_o for_o that_o bless_a hour_n and_o in_o my_o great_a weakness_n and_o extremity_n even_o then_o when_o all_o the_o comfort_n of_o this_o wretched_a life_n shall_v fail_v i_o lord_n jesus_n forsake_v i_o not_o be_v not_o thou_o far_o from_o i_o o_o give_v i_o then_o that_o inward_a joy_n that_o bless_a comfort_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o may_v support_v and_o comfort_v i_o in_o all_o the_o terror_n and_o amazement_n of_o this_o dark_a and_o unknown_a passage_n in_o all_o the_o dreadful_a accusation_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o my_o own_o accuse_a conscience_n lord_n let_v thy_o bless_a spirit_n then_o witness_v to_o my_o soul_n that_o i_o be_o thy_o child_n that_o thou_o will_v purge_v away_o all_o my_o dross_n and_o take_v away_o all_o my_o sin_n that_o i_o be_o powerful_o protect_v by_o thy_o grace_n and_o shall_v assure_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o thy_o glory_n amen_n chap._n 36._o upon_o the_o great_a neglect_n of_o opportunity_n in_o do_v good_a unto_o the_o saint_n lord_n when_o i_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o richness_n and_o the_o largeness_n of_o thy_o bounty_n
deprave_a nature_n this_o sin_n have_v doubtless_o be_v a_o sad_a memorial_n to_o my_o grave_n such_o be_v the_o power_n of_o sin_n once_o grow_v habitual_a o_o let_v my_o sorrowful_a confession_n be_v the_o reader_n useful_a instruction_n that_o thou_o may_v have_v the_o glory_n i_o the_o shame_n of_o my_o mis-doing_a lord_n i_o have_v often_o sin_v against_o thou_o by_o my_o wretched_a violation_n of_o the_o truth_n in_o envious_a detraction_n from_o the_o good_a of_o my_o neighbour_n vainglorious_a aggravation_n of_o my_o own_o ability_n censorious_a taxation_n of_o my_o brethren_n infirmity_n indulgent_a diminution_n of_o i_o own_o iniquity_n i_o have_v often_o grieve_v thy_o good_a spirit_n by_o which_o thou_o have_v seal_v i_o up_o unto_o the_o day_n of_o redemption_n by_o my_o vain_a and_o idle_a communication_n by_o my_o rash_a and_o sinful_a exprobration_n by_o my_o weak_a and_o froward_a objurgation_n to_o the_o great_a dishonour_n of_o thou_o my_o god_n to_o the_o cominuall_a grief_n of_o thy_o saint_n to_o the_o sad_a disturbance_n of_o myself_o all_o this_o to_o my_o heart_n grief_n have_v i_o often_o do_v and_o by_o all_o this_o i_o may_v now_o plain_o see_v how_o much_o i_o have_v hitherto_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n how_o great_a a_o enemy_n to_o thy_o glory_n and_o to_o the_o good_a of_o my_o own_o soul_n but_o now_o lord_n by_o thy_o assistance_n my_o special_a care_n shall_v henceforth_o be_v to_o allow_v myself_o no_o liberty_n of_o speech_n but_o what_o be_v aim_v at_o eternity_n if_o my_o heart_n be_v heavenly_a my_o word_n will_v be_v gracious_a my_o action_n holy_a my_o end_n happy_a and_o that_o all_o this_o may_v be_v so_o indeed_o by_o thy_o grace_n lord_n i_o will_v observe_v with_o carefulness_n and_o constancy_n these_o follow_a caution_n 1._o before_o i_o speak_v i_o will_v consider_v that_o i_o be_o in_o thy_o bless_a presence_n that_o what_o be_v once_o â—pâ—kâ—n_o can_v never_o be_v recall_v but_o be_v record_v for_o eterternity_n 2._o that_o each_o idle_a word_n must_v be_v account_v for_o and_o that_o my_o whole_a life_n hitherto_o have_v be_v little_a else_o but_o vain_a and_o empty_a discourse_n tend_v much_o to_o thy_o dishonour_n the_o hurt_n of_o my_o neighbour_n and_o without_o mercy_n in_o christ_n the_o destruction_n of_o my_o own_o soul_n 3._o that_o there_o be_v no_o true_a testimony_n of_o a_o graceless_a heart_n than_o a_o licentious_a tongue_n that_o if_o i_o be_v not_o holy_a in_o my_o discourse_n i_o can_v never_o be_v happy_a in_o my_o action_n 4._o that_o it_o be_v impossible_a for_o those_o prayer_n to_o be_v please_v to_o god_n which_o be_v offer_v up_o with_o that_o sinful_a member_n that_o be_v so_o shameful_o defile_v with_o evil_a and_o corrupt_a communication_n among_o man_n 5._o that_o if_o i_o make_v a_o mock_n at_o christianity_n by_o have_v only_o a_o form_n of_o godliness_n in_o my_o outward_a action_n but_o deny_v the_o power_n thereof_o in_o my_o usual_a conversation_n god_n will_v one_o day_n pay_v i_o home_o by_o show_v i_o the_o richness_n of_o his_o suffering_n but_o deny_v i_o the_o benefit_n thereof_o and_o the_o sweet_a enjoyment_n thereby_o 6._o that_o without_o helinesse_n no_o man_n shall_v see_v the_o lord_n and_o that_o such_o as_o be_v my_o common_a and_o most_o accustom_a discourse_n in_o my_o life_n i_o may_v well_o fear_v will_v be_v my_o last_o and_o most_o uncomfortable_a expression_n at_o my_o death_n 7._o unto_o all_o this_o i_o will_v add_v the_o shortness_n misery_n and_o uncertainty_n of_o a_o sinful_a life_n the_o horror_n and_o amazement_n of_o a_o wretched_a death_n the_o extremity_n and_o eternity_n of_o torment_n after_o death_n lord_n when_o my_o heart_n be_v thus_o guard_v by_o thy_o grace_n my_o lip_n i_o trust_v will_v be_v ever_o open_a to_o thy_o praise_n bless_a god_n if_o thy_o holy_a angel_n dare_v not_o give_v rail_v accusation_n against_o the_o devil_n if_o thy_o sainss_n in_o patience_n possess_v their_o own_o soul_n and_o their_o speech_n he_o season_v with_o salt_n administer_a grace_n to_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o hearer_n if_o thou_o the_o bless_a saviour_n of_o the_o world_n when_o thou_o be_v revile_v revile_v not_o again_o but_o as_o a_o lamb_n before_o the_o shearer_n so_o open_v thou_o not_o thy_o mouth_n with_o what_o comfort_n can_v i_o now_o appear_v before_o thou_o with_o what_o confidence_n expect_v a_o blessing_n from_o thou_o with_o grief_n and_o sorrow_n i_o confess_v that_o my_o heart_n have_v ever_o be_v full_a of_o corruption_n and_o naughtiness_n my_o mouth_n full_a of_o curse_v and_o bitterness_n my_o daily_a discourse_n full_a of_o folly_n and_o uncleanness_n the_o whole_a course_n of_o my_o life_n full_a of_o misery_n and_o wickedness_n o_o that_o my_o head_n be_v water_n and_o my_o eye_n a_o fountain_n of_o tear_n that_o i_o may_v weep_v day_n and_o night_n that_o i_o may_v mourn_v continual_o for_o my_o own_o and_o other_o sin_n lord_n purify_v my_o heart_n and_o rectify_v my_o tongue_n that_o both_o may_v be_v accept_v of_o thou_o and_o now_o and_o ever_o gracious_o direct_v by_o thou_o lord_n i_o acknowledge_v my_o fault_n and_o my_o sin_n be_v ever_o before_o i_o o_o let_v the_o sorrowful_a remembrance_n of_o my_o sin_n invite_v thou_o to_o a_o sweet_a remembrance_n of_o thy_o mercy_n that_o thou_o may_v have_v the_o praise_n and_o i_o the_o comfort_n of_o thy_o gracious_a pardon_n lord_n let_v my_o heart_n be_v inflame_v with_o thy_o love_n and_o my_o mouth_n fill_v with_o thy_o praise_n that_o i_o may_v sacrifile_v my_o soul_n unto_o thou_o that_o i_o may_v sanctify_v my_o soul_n before_o thou_o by_o devout_a thought_n by_o gracious_a word_n and_o godly_a action_n that_o so_o i_o may_v with_o joyfulness_n and_o thankfulness_n appear_v in_o thy_o fight_n not_o only_o all_o the_o day_n long_o but_o even_o all_o my_o life_n long_o that_o thou_o my_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v thy_o saint_n delight_v and_o my_o sinfnll_a foul_a eternal_o comfort_v amen_n chap._n 39_o upon_o holy_a revenge_n for_o sin_n with_o motive_n and_o encouragement_n thereunto_o lord_n i_o have_v ever_o be_v too_o apt_a to_o revenge_v the_o small_a injury_n offer_v unto_o i_o by_o other_o in_o relation_n to_o my_o outward_a condition_n and_o too_o remiss_a in_o that_o holy_a revenge_n of_o those_o great_a and_o insufferable_a wrong_n which_o i_o daily_o and_o hourly_o obtrude_v upon_o my_o own_o soul_n this_o plain_o show_v i_o to_o have_v be_v too_o much_o savour_v of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n too_o little_a mindful_a of_o thy_o kingdom_n and_o the_o righteousness_n thereof_o that_o soul_n which_o be_v true_o sensible_a of_o its_o own_o injury_n will_v by_o thy_o grace_n be_v daily_o mind_v of_o its_o own_o redresle_n and_o that_o sinner_n which_o be_v uncapable_a of_o slight_a offence_n will_v in_o time_n become_v insensible_a of_o great_a my_o great_a enemy_n be_v those_o of_o my_o own_o household_n the_o world_n may_v allure_v i_o the_o devil_n persuade_v i_o but_o it_o be_v i_o own_o false_a heart_n alone_o that_o betray_v i_o and_o my_o own_o corrupt_a nature_n that_o enslave_v i_o my_o great_a care_n shall_v therefore_o be_v to_o bend_v my_o strong_a force_n against_o my_o own_o corruption_n to_o labour_n much_o to_o subdue_v my_o affection_n and_o to_o take_v a_o holy_a revenge_n upon_o my_o sinful_a action_n not_o to_o satisfy_v thy_o justice_n but_o to_o implore_v thy_o mercy_n that_o i_o may_v thereby_o true_o manifest_v my_o perfect_a hatred_n against_o sin_n and_o the_o sincerity_n of_o my_o soul_n to_o thy_o service_n there_o need_v none_o other_o motive_n to_o invite_v i_o to_o this_o holy_a duty_n than_o the_o woeful_a breach_n sin_n have_v daily_o make_v in_o my_o soul_n such_o as_o without_o mercy_n will_v never_o be_v repair_v this_o be_v too_o sad_o prove_v by_o the_o sensible_a decay_n of_o goodness_n and_o the_o too_o powerful_a growth_n of_o ungodliness_n in_o my_o corrupt_a heart_n as_o it_o be_v easy_a for_o that_o castle_n to_o stand_v a_o close_a siege_n that_o be_v well_o fortify_v mane_v and_o victual_v so_o be_v it_o impossible_a for_o that_o fort_n to_o hold_v out_o long_o which_o make_v no_o resistance_n lord_n as_o my_o own_o spiritual_a ruin_n have_v hitherto_o be_v cause_v by_o my_o own_o neglect_n so_o by_o thy_o gracious_a assistance_n my_o own_o repair_n shall_v be_v begin_v and_o finish_v by_o my_o present_a desire_n and_o future_a endeavour_n that_o time_n which_o i_o have_v lose_v by_o former_a carelessness_n and_o coldness_n in_o religion_n i_o will_v endeavour_v to_o redeem_v by_o holy_a vigilance_n and_o christian_a fortitude_n and_o that_o i_o may_v sincere_o be_v what_o i_o intend_v with_o willingness_n of_o heart_n i_o offer_v up_o this_o solemn_a vow_n unto_o