Selected quad for the lemma: death_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
death_n	life_n	sin_n	sting_n	7,166	5	11.4862	5	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A20752	The Christian warfare wherein is first generally shewed the malice, power and politike stratagems of the spirituall ennemies of our saluation, Sathan and his assistants the world and the flesh, with the meanes also whereby the Christian may vvithstand and defeate them : and afterwards more speciallie their particvlar temptatiions, against the seuerall causes and meanes of our saluation, whereby on the one side they allure vs to security and presumption, and on the other side, draw vs to doubting and desperation, are expressed and answered : written especially for their sakes who are exercised in the spirituall conflict of temptations, and are afflicted in conscience in the sight and sense of their sinnes / by I. Dovvname ...	Downame, John, d. 1652.	1604 (1604)	STC 7133; ESTC S1536	575,484	731

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the_o holy_a ghost_n 15.15_o pro._n 15.15_o what_o peace_n be_v like_o the_o peace_n with_o god_n &_o the_o peace_n of_o conscience_n when_o as_o we_o be_v sure_a that_o we_o be_v now_o friend_n who_o before_o we_o be_v enemy_n and_o child_n of_o god_n and_o heir_n of_o his_o everlasting_a kingdom_n of_o glory_n who_o in_o time_n past_o be_v child_n of_o wrath_n and_o fire_n brand_v of_o hell_n what_o comfort_n in_o the_o world_n can_v be_v imagine_v like_o unto_o the_o consolation_n of_o god_n spirit_n which_o be_v able_a to_o make_v all_o affliction_n light_a and_o even_o death_n itself_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a unto_o we_o but_o this_o joy_n peace_n &_o comfort_n do_v all_o company_n our_o true_a conversion_n unto_o god_n and_o therefore_o who_o will_v defer_v it_o for_o one_o day_n see_v it_o bring_v such_o inestimable_a benefit_n and_o such_o surpass_a pleasure_n as_o none_o sufficient_o understand_v they_o but_o they_o who_o feel_v &_o enjoy_v they_o whereas_o on_o the_o other_o 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to_o serve_v our_o creator_n from_o the_o day_n of_o our_o youth_n &_o to_o show_v our_o thankfulness_n to_o god_n our_o redeemer_n for_o all_o the_o inestimable_a benefit_n which_o he_o have_v bestow_v upon_o we_o by_o cause_v our_o light_n to_o shine_v before_o man_n and_o by_o glorify_v his_o name_n in_o our_o godly_a &_o christian_a life_n what_o can_v be_v more_o please_v to_o a_o thankful_a mind_n then_o to_o take_v all_o occasion_n of_o express_v thankfulfulnesse_n to_o he_o unto_o who_o we_o be_v so_o much_o bind_v last_o as_o by_o our_o speedy_a conversion_n unto_o god_n we_o live_v in_o sweet_a comfort_n and_o joyful_a peace_n so_o also_o we_o secure_o expect_v death_n and_o give_v it_o entertainment_n when_o it_o come_v with_o cheerful_a countenance_n for_o be_v convert_v unto_o god_n we_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o he_o and_o in_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n we_o be_v assure_v that_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n be_v nail_v to_o christ_n cross_n that_o he_o be_v condemn_v 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we_o nor_o crave_v his_o help_n till_o we_o be_v abandon_v of_o all_o other_o succour_n nor_o offer_v to_o come_v into_o his_o service_n before_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o go_v out_o of_o the_o world_n and_o that_o rather_o for_o fear_v of_o punishment_n and_o hope_v of_o reward_n then_o for_o any_o love_n we_o bear_v to_o our_o lord_n and_o master_n but_o let_v it_o be_v grant_v as_o in_o truth_n it_o can_v be_v deny_v that_o whensoever_o we_o true_o repent_v we_o of_o our_o sin_n and_o turn_v unto_o god_n he_o will_v receive_v we_o to_o mercy_n shall_v we_o take_v occasion_n hereof_o to_o defer_v our_o conversion_n and_o to_o continue_v in_o our_o sin_n shall_v his_o love_n and_o mercy_n towards_o

unto_o us._n with_o satan_n temptation_n draw_v from_o the_o relic_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o strength_n of_o our_o corruption_n and_o the_o imperfection_n and_o small_a measure_n of_o our_o sanctification_n let_v we_o further_o consider_v first_o that_o these_o relic_n of_o sin_n shall_v not_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o nor_o come_v in_o judgement_n before_o god_n to_o our_o condemnation_n because_o by_o faith_n we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n and_o so_o make_v partaker_n of_o the_o virtue_n and_o merit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n whereby_o he_o have_v satisfy_v god_n justice_n for_o our_o sin_n so_o that_o they_o can_v now_o condemn_v we_o nor_o draw_v upon_o we_o any_o punishment_n and_o likewise_o we_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o his_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o obedience_n to_o the_o law_n which_o as_o a_o rich_a robe_n do_v cover_v and_o hide_v our_o patch_a rag_n of_o imperfection_n so_o than_o though_o we_o see_v the_o relic_n of_o sin_n and_o our_o manifold_a imperfection_n let_v we_o not_o be_v discourage_v hereby_o from_o labour_v in_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n but_o rather_o strive_v and_o endeavour_n to_o mortify_v our_o sin_n and_o aspire_v to_o more_o and_o more_o perfection_n and_o if_o beside_o our_o purpose_n we_o be_v lead_v captive_a of_o sin_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n jesus_n christ_n the_o just_a 2.1.2_o 1._o joh._n 2.1.2_o and_o that_o he_o be_v the_o reconciliation_n for_o our_o sin_n so_o that_o though_o they_o make_v we_o condemn_v ourselves_o in_o our_o own_o conscience_n yet_o they_o shall_v never_o condemn_v we_o before_o god_n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n paul_n show_v unto_o we_o for_o have_v in_o the_o seven_o chapter_n of_o his_o epistle_n to_o the_o roman_n declare_v that_o the_o faithful_a have_v remain_v in_o they_o the_o flesh_n and_o relic_n of_o their_o old_a corruption_n which_o powerful_o hinder_v they_o from_o do_v the_o good_a they_o will_v and_o move_v they_o to_o commit_v the_o evil_n which_o they_o will_v not_o lest_o any_o hereby_o shall_v be_v discourage_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o corruption_n he_o present_o add_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o eight_o chapter_n that_o notwithstanding_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o which_o before_o he_o have_v speak_v of_o remain_v in_o we_o yet_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o those_o who_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o he_o yield_v this_o reason_n because_o the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n have_v free_v they_o from_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o of_o death_n that_o be_v because_o the_o power_n and_o virtue_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o author_n of_o life_n by_o unite_n we_o as_o member_n unto_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n in_o who_o we_o live_v and_o by_o sprinkle_v our_o conscience_n with_o his_o precious_a blood_n have_v deliver_v they_o from_o the_o force_n and_o power_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n so_o that_o now_o it_o can_v not_o condemn_v they_o nor_o oblige_v and_o bind_v they_o to_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n as_o in_o former_a time_n see_v therefore_o the_o sting_n of_o sin_n be_v take_v away_o that_o it_o can_v condemn_v we_o let_v we_o not_o so_o fear_v it_o as_o that_o it_o shall_v move_v we_o desperate_o to_o cast_v away_o our_o weapon_n not_o dare_v to_o encounter_v it_o for_o though_o this_o our_o enemy_n may_v assault_v we_o yet_o it_o can_v overcome_v we_o though_o it_o may_v wound_v we_o yet_o it_o can_v kill_v we_o though_o it_o may_v give_v we_o a_o foil_n yet_o in_o the_o end_n we_o be_v sure_a of_o victory_n if_o we_o manful_o resist_v and_o labour_n to_o subdue_v it_o §_o sect._n 6_o second_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o require_v of_o we_o under_o the_o gospel_n such_o exact_a and_o perfect_a righteousness_n law_n that_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o gospel_n require_v not_o perfect_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n as_o be_v require_v under_o the_o law_n which_o be_v altogether_o impossible_a to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n and_o be_v never_o to_o be_v find_v in_o any_o man_n our_o saviour_n christ_n except_v but_o only_o that_o we_o strive_v and_o labour_v to_o attain_v unto_o it_o he_o do_v not_o require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v at_o once_o free_a ourselves_o from_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o but_o that_o we_o endeavour_n to_o mortify_v it_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o grace_n and_o strength_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v from_o he_o he_o do_v not_o require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o be_v without_o sin_n but_o that_o sin_n do_v not_o rule_v in_o our_o mortal_a body_n that_o we_o shall_v like_v slave_n obey_v it_o willing_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o that_o also_o we_o hate_v and_o abhor_v it_o do_v continual_o make_v war_n against_o it_o and_o subdue_v it_o by_o little_a and_o little_a see_v we_o can_v at_o once_o whole_o vanquish_v it_o he_o do_v not_o now_o require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v perform_v perfect_a obedience_n to_o the_o law_n which_o christ_n have_v perform_v for_o we_o but_o that_o we_o do_v our_o best_a endeavour_n and_o though_o we_o can_v attain_v to_o our_o desire_n 7.12.22_o rom._n 7.12.22_o yet_o at_o least_o that_o we_o be_v delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n concern_v the_o inner_a man_n and_o consent_n unto_o it_o that_o it_o be_v good_a holy_a and_o just_a in_o a_o word_n this_o be_v the_o christian_a man_n righteousness_n which_o god_n require_v that_o he_o hate_v sin_n and_o love_v godliness_n that_o he_o desire_v and_o endeavour_n to_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n and_o corruption_n thereof_o and_o labour_n to_o lead_v a_o new_a life_n in_o holy_a obedience_n and_o if_o contrary_a to_o his_o desire_n and_o purpose_n he_o do_v the_o evil_n which_o he_o hate_v or_o leave_v undo_v the_o good_a which_o he_o love_v that_o he_o sorrow_n and_o grieve_v for_o his_o sin_n and_o imperfection_n and_o make_v confession_n hereof_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n do_v implore_v mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o if_o we_o offer_v unto_o god_n this_o righteousness_n it_o will_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o notwithstanding_o our_o manifold_a imperfection_n for_o he_o measure_v our_o deed_n by_o our_o will_n and_o esteem_v more_o of_o our_o affection_n than_o of_o our_o action_n august_n august_n nec_fw-la intuetur_fw-la deus_fw-la quantum_fw-la quilibet_fw-la valeat_fw-la sed_fw-la quantum_fw-la velit_fw-la &_o quicquid_fw-la vis_fw-la &_o non_fw-la potes_fw-la deus_fw-la factum_fw-la computat_fw-la he_o respect_v not_o what_o we_o can_v do_v but_o what_o we_o will_v do_v and_o that_o which_o we_o can_v perform_v and_o can_v he_o esteem_v it_o as_o though_o it_o be_v perform_v so_o that_o he_o repute_v he_o righteous_a who_o earnest_o desire_v and_o labour_v to_o be_v righteous_a and_o he_o perfect_v who_o acknowledge_v and_o bewail_v his_o imperfection_n strive_v to_o attain_v to_o more_o perfection_n wherein_o he_o fit_o may_v be_v compare_v unto_o a_o tender_a love_a father_n who_o esteem_v of_o the_o least_o endeavour_n of_o his_o belove_a son_n more_o than_o of_o the_o best_a action_n of_o a_o servant_n because_o he_o regard_v not_o so_o much_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o action_n as_o the_o person_n and_o cheerful_a will_n of_o the_o agent_n §_o sect._n 7_o now_o the_o reason_n why_o the_o lord_n be_v perfect_o just_a will_v notwithstanding_o accept_v of_o our_o imperfect_a righteousness_n righteousness_n why_o the_o lord_n accept_v of_o our_o imperfect_a righteousness_n be_v first_o because_o we_o be_v make_v member_n of_o christ_n body_n our_o person_n be_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o and_o therefore_o our_o work_n also_o not_o in_o their_o own_o worthiness_n or_o for_o their_o own_o merit_n but_o in_o and_o for_o christ_n be_v accept_v the_o corruption_n and_o stain_n of_o they_o be_v wash_v away_o in_o his_o blood_n and_o the_o imperfection_n of_o they_o be_v cover_v with_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n and_o thus_o be_v adorn_v in_o the_o garment_n of_o our_o elder_a brother_n christ_n jesus_n we_o obtain_v the_o blessing_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n second_o our_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n do_v proceed_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o from_o hence_o our_o work_n be_v imperfect_a in_o themselves_o do_v receive_v their_o dignity_n excellency_n and_o estimation_n in_o god_n sight_n as_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o his_o own_o spirit_n howsoever_o mingle_v with_o our_o corruption_n §_o sect._n 8_o three_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n which_o we_o hate_v and_o labour_n to_o mortify_v will_v never_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o reject_v and_o cast_v we_o out_o of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n us._n that_o

which_o be_v past_a and_o endevour_v to_o forsake_v they_o in_o the_o time_n to_o come_v for_o natural_o we_o be_v blind_a and_o yet_o do_v not_o perceive_v our_o blindness_n we_o be_v most_o sinful_a and_o miserable_a and_o yet_o do_v not_o see_v our_o sin_n and_o misery_n but_o with_o the_o proud_a pharisee_n and_o justiciary_a papist_n we_o think_v ourselves_o righteous_a and_o with_o the_o church_n of_o the_o laodicean_n we_o imagine_v that_o we_o be_v rich_a and_o have_v need_n of_o nothing_o not_o know_v that_o we_o be_v wretched_a miserable_a 3.17_o revel_v 3.17_o pour-blind_a and_o naked_a until_o it_o please_v the_o lord_n to_o anoint_v our_o eye_n with_o the_o eye-salue_n of_o his_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o discern_v the_o pure_a gold_n of_o christ_n merit_n which_o only_o make_v rich_a from_o the_o dross_n of_o our_o own_o work_n and_o the_o white_a raiment_n of_o christ_n obedience_n from_o the_o pollute_a rag_n of_o our_o own_o righteousness_n and_o though_o we_o see_v our_o sin_n yet_o natural_o we_o be_v not_o sorry_a for_o they_o nay_o we_o delight_v ourselves_o with_o their_o remembrance_n or_o if_o we_o sustain_v any_o grief_n it_o be_v not_o for_o the_o sin_n but_o for_o the_o punishment_n which_o either_o we_o feel_v present_o inflict_v or_o fear_v as_o be_v hereafter_o threaten_v until_o it_o please_v the_o lord_n to_o adopt_v we_o for_o his_o son_n and_o to_o give_v we_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n which_o move_v we_o to_o grieve_v and_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n not_o so_o much_o for_o fear_n of_o punishment_n as_o for_o sonlike_a affection_n because_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v dishonour_v and_o displease_v our_o gracious_a and_o love_a father_n and_o because_o we_o can_v whole_o mortify_v they_o so_o long_o as_o we_o continue_v in_o this_o life_n we_o lamentable_o cry_v out_o with_o paul_n wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o this_o body_n of_o death_n and_o because_o we_o know_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v never_o free_v from_o it_o altogether_o so_o long_o as_o we_o live_v we_o wish_v earnest_o with_o the_o apostle_n that_o we_o may_v be_v speedy_o dissolve_v be_v content_v to_o part_n with_o our_o life_n because_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o part_n with_o our_o sin_n whosoever_o therefore_o have_v this_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n he_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o his_o election_n and_o salvation_n for_o 7.10_o 2._o cor._n 7.10_o as_o it_o be_v 2._o cor._n 7.10_o this_o godly_a sorrow_n cause_v repentance_n unto_o salvation_n not_o to_o be_v repent_v of_o whereas_o worldly_a sorrow_n cause_v death_n and_o all_o the_o promise_n of_o life_n and_o eternal_a happiness_n be_v make_v only_o to_o such_o repentant_a sinner_n and_o to_o they_o only_o they_o appertain_v and_o as_o god_n child_n be_v grieve_v for_o their_o sin_n past_a so_o do_v they_o hate_v and_o detest_v they_o as_o in_o all_o other_o so_o especial_o in_o themselves_o which_o hatred_n cause_v they_o to_o flee_v from_o they_o and_o avoid_v all_o occasion_n which_o may_v cause_v they_o to_o fall_v into_o the_o like_a wickedness_n strive_v and_o endeavour_v to_o mortify_v their_o lust_n and_o evil_a concupiscence_n and_o to_o lead_v their_o life_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n because_o herewith_o their_o heavenly_a father_n be_v well_o please_v whereas_o the_o wicked_a man_n if_o he_o be_v not_o restrain_v with_o a_o servile_a fear_n of_o god_n judgement_n or_o of_o temporary_a punishment_n go_v on_o in_o his_o sin_n with_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n add_v drunkenness_n unto_o thirst_n and_o draw_v iniquity_n unto_o he_o with_o the_o cord_n of_o vanity_n whosoever_o therefore_o have_v this_o sonlike_a care_n and_o holy_a endeavour_n of_o forsake_v their_o sin_n and_o betake_v themselves_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n they_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o they_o be_v elect_v and_o adopt_v to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n but_o those_o who_o have_v no_o such_o purpose_n can_v never_o have_v this_o assurance_n for_o if_o they_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n they_o will_v be_v affect_v like_o love_a child_n to_o such_o a_o gracious_a father_n §_o sect._n 5_o the_o five_o sign_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n elect_v to_o salvation_n 21.6_o the_o five_o signo_fw-la be_v a_o hunger_a desire_n after_o christ_n righteousness_n joh._n 7.37_o revel_v 21.6_o be_v when_o as_o feel_n his_o own_o misery_n and_o wretchedness_n he_o earnest_o desire_v and_o even_o as_o it_o be_v hunger_v and_o thirst_v after_o christ_n righteousness_n look_v for_o life_n and_o salvation_n in_o he_o alone_o for_o such_o as_o these_o our_o saviour_n christ_n call_v unto_o he_o joh._n 7.37_o if_o any_o man_n thirst_n let_v he_o come_v unto_o i_o and_o drink_n and_o to_o such_o he_o promise_v everlasting_a happiness_n revel_v 21.6_o i_o will_v give_v to_o he_o that_o be_v a_o thirst_n of_o the_o well_o of_o the_o water_n of_o life_n free_o of_o which_o whosoever_o drink_v shall_v never_o be_v more_o a_o thirst_n 4._o joh._n 4._o but_o it_o shall_v be_v in_o he_o a_o well_o of_o water_n spring_v up_o unto_o everlasting_a life_n and_o to_o this_o we_o may_v add_v also_o a_o high_a and_o incomparable_a estimation_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n after_o that_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o they_o whereby_o we_o prize_v and_o value_v they_o so_o much_o above_o all_o worldly_a thing_n that_o with_o paul_n we_o esteem_v they_o all_o but_o dross_n and_o dung_n in_o respect_n of_o gain_v christ_n 3.8_o phil._n 3.8_o phil._n 3.8_o and_o be_v content_v not_o only_o with_o the_o merchant_n to_o sell_v all_o we_o have_v that_o we_o may_v buy_v these_o precious_a pearl_n but_o also_o to_o suffer_v tribulation_n anguish_n persecution_n famine_n nakedness_n peril_n sword_n yea_o death_n itself_o 8.35_o rom._n 8.35_o rather_o than_o we_o will_v be_v separate_v from_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 8.35_o §_o sect._n 6_o the_o sixth_o sign_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n spirit_n the_o sixth_o sign_n be_v the_o inward_a fight_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v the_o inward_a combat_n which_o they_o feel_v between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o on_o the_o one_o side_n they_o be_v draw_v unto_o sin_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n incite_v unto_o holy_a obedience_n now_o delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o yet_o soon_o after_o lead_v captive_a unto_o sin_n one_o while_o row_v against_o the_o tide_n of_o their_o carnal_a affection_n and_o another_o while_o carry_v violent_o down_o the_o stream_n by_o reason_n of_o their_o weakness_n and_o the_o strength_n of_o their_o inbred_a corruption_n for_o natural_o we_o go_v all_o one_o way_n without_o any_o stop_n opposition_n or_o resistance_n even_o the_o broad_a way_n which_o lead_v to_o hell_n and_o destruction_n natural_o we_o serve_v sin_n and_o willing_o subject_v ourselves_o to_o live_v in_o the_o bondage_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n until_o the_o lord_n do_v with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n renew_v our_o will_n and_o sanctify_v our_o affection_n work_v in_o we_o a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o come_v out_o of_o this_o miserable_a captivity_n that_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n which_o renew_v and_o sanctification_n because_o it_o be_v do_v but_o in_o part_n therefore_o be_v it_o oppose_v by_o the_o contrary_a corruption_n which_o we_o have_v by_o nature_n so_o that_o what_o the_o spirit_n love_v the_o flesh_n hate_v what_o the_o spirit_n embrace_v the_o flesh_n abhor_v what_o the_o spirit_n will_v have_v we_o do_v the_o flesh_n hinder_v and_o enforce_v we_o to_o leave_v undo_v with_o whatsoever_o the_o spirit_n be_v delight_v with_o that_o the_o flesh_n be_v vex_v and_o displease_v and_o this_o spiritual_a fight_n be_v in_o all_o god_n child_n as_o appear_v rom._n 7.23_o gal._n 5.17_o which_o shall_v be_v so_o far_o from_o discourage_v we_o 5.17_o rom._n 7.23_o gal._n 5.17_o that_o nothing_o more_o can_v assure_v we_o of_o our_o election_n for_o natural_o we_o be_v all_o flesh_n whole_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o be_v rule_v by_o satan_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o fight_n or_o opposition_n in_o we_o for_o satan_n kingdom_n be_v not_o divide_v against_o itself_o and_o while_o the_o strong_a man_n whole_o keep_v the_o house_n all_o that_o he_o possess_v be_v in_o peace_n until_o our_o saviour_n christ_n by_o the_o operation_n of_o his_o spirit_n thrust_v he_o out_o of_o his_o possession_n and_o seek_v to_o rule_v in_o we_o by_o the_o sceptre_n of_o his_o word_n and_o then_o the_o devil_n rage_v and_o strive_v to_o keep_v his_o hold_n and_o the_o flesh_n storm_v desire_v still_o to_o serve_v his_o old_a master_n when_o therefore_o we_o feel_v

saviour_n and_o redeemer_n namely_o christ_n jesus_n who_o only_o save_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n as_o it_o be_v matth._n 1.21_o neither_o be_v there_o salvation_n in_o any_o other_o as_o it_o be_v act._n 4.12_o 4.12_o matth._n 1.21_o act._n 4.12_o for_o as_o there_o be_v but_o one_o god_n so_o there_o be_v but_o one_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o man_n which_o be_v the_o man_n jesus_n christ_n as_o it_o be_v 1._o tim._n 2.5_o 2.5_o 1._o tim._n 2.5_o and_o by_o he_o alone_o we_o have_v redemption_n through_o his_o blood_n even_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o that_o without_o any_o respect_n of_o our_o worthiness_n but_o according_a to_o his_o rich_a grace_n eph._n 1.7_o 1.68_o eph._n 1.7_o luk._n 1.68_o and_o though_o we_o do_v not_o exclude_v god_n the_o father_n from_o the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n for_o he_o be_v the_o author_n and_o first_o cause_n who_o have_v so_o love_v we_o that_o he_o send_v his_o son_n to_o save_v and_o redeem_v we_o nor_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o merit_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n death_n make_v they_o effectual_a for_o our_o salvation_n yet_o if_o we_o speak_v proper_o our_o saviour_n christ_n only_o can_v be_v call_v our_o redeemer_n and_o that_o in_o these_o respect_n first_o because_o he_o alone_o be_v ordain_v and_o depute_v to_o perfect_a the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n second_o because_o he_o only_o be_v god_n and_o man_n both_o which_o be_v necessary_o require_v in_o our_o mediator_n and_o redeemer_n that_o he_o may_v have_v full_a right_n and_o ability_n to_o redeem_v we_o three_o because_o he_o alone_o give_v himself_o to_o be_v the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o last_o because_o in_o he_o only_o there_o be_v perfect_a redemption_n as_o be_v our_o head_n who_o not_o only_o have_v salvation_n in_o himself_o but_o also_o derive_v it_o to_o all_o the_o member_n of_o his_o body_n three_o i_o set_v down_o the_o captivity_n itself_o out_o of_o which_o we_o be_v redeem_v namely_o not_o the_o captivity_n of_o egypt_n or_o babylon_n nor_o out_o of_o the_o slavery_n of_o the_o turk_n spaniard_n or_o any_o other_o earthly_a tyrant_n who_o thraldom_n may_v well_o be_v bitter_a but_o not_o long_o because_o our_o life_n be_v short_a and_o grievous_a to_o the_o body_n but_o extend_v not_o to_o the_o soul_n but_o christ_n have_v deliver_v we_o out_o of_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n satan_n hell_n and_o death_n in_o which_o we_o shall_v have_v be_v enthrall_v and_o fearful_o torment_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o not_o in_o body_n alone_o but_o in_o soul_n also_o §_o sect._n 2_o four_o price_n 1._o pet._n 1.18_o how_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o have_v buy_v we_o with_o a_o price_n i_o show_v the_o price_n which_o he_o have_v give_v for_o our_o redemption_n namely_o not_o silver_n and_o gold_n or_o any_o corruptible_a thing_n but_o himself_o even_o his_o body_n to_o be_v crucify_v and_o his_o blood_n to_o be_v shed_v that_o so_o his_o father_n justice_n be_v 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legal_a manner_n but_o by_o force_n and_o as_o it_o be_v by_o conquest_n i_o answer_v that_o christ_n have_v both_o pay_v the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o also_o have_v deliver_v we_o forcible_o by_o his_o power_n for_o he_o pay_v the_o price_n unto_o god_n to_o who_o he_o offer_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o himself_o that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o full_a satisfaction_n for_o sin_n and_o a_o sufficient_a price_n to_o redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o captivity_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o to_o purchase_v the_o favour_n of_o god_n and_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n in_o his_o kingdom_n and_o therefore_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n the_o father_n to_o who_o our_o saviour_n offer_v himself_o he_o be_v say_v to_o have_v redeem_v we_o by_o give_v a_o ransom_n for_o us._n but_o when_o god_n justice_n be_v full_o satisfy_v christ_n deal_v not_o with_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n by_o entreaty_n much_o less_o offer_v he_o this_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n to_o satan_n for_o if_o no_o sacrifice_n may_v lawful_o be_v offer_v unto_o any_o save_o god_n alone_o much_o more_o unlawful_a be_v it_o that_o this_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n body_n shall_v be_v offer_v unto_o the_o devil_n but_o by_o his_o almighty_a power_n he_o overcome_v the_o power_n of_o darkness_n vanquish_v satan_n subdue_v death_n and_o break_v open_v the_o prison_n of_o the_o grave_n and_o so_o by_o strong_a hand_n set_v all_o god_n elect_v at_o liberty_n for_o after_o that_o the_o debt_n of_o our_o sin_n be_v discharge_v our_o ransom_n pay_v and_o the_o handwriting_n of_o ordinance_n cancel_v and_o nail_v unto_o the_o cross_n these_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n have_v no_o just_a interest_n unto_o we_o nor_o any_o thing_n to_o allege_v why_o they_o shall_v long_o hold_v we_o in_o their_o captivity_n but_o yet_o the_o strong_a man_n who_o have_v take_v possession_n will_v not_o willing_o lose_v it_o unless_o he_o be_v overcome_v with_o a_o great_a strength_n and_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v buy_v we_o of_o his_o father_n and_o so_o become_v our_o true_a owner_n buckle_v with_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n overcome_v these_o principality_n and_o power_n triumph_v glorious_o over_o they_o and_o free_v we_o out_o of_o their_o tyrannical_a jurisdiction_n but_o it_o may_v be_v object_v that_o we_o be_v captive_n unto_o satan_n and_o therefore_o the_o price_n of_o redemption_n be_v to_o be_v pay_v unto_o he_o and_o not_o unto_o god_n the_o father_n who_o hold_v we_o not_o in_o his_o captivity_n i_o answer_v that_o though_o satan_n hold_v we_o in_o his_o captivity_n yet_o not_o in_o his_o own_o right_n for_o we_o have_v not_o sin_v against_o he_o to_o who_o we_o be_v not_o bind_v to_o perform_v obedience_n nor_o be_v indebt_v unto_o he_o but_o we_o have_v sin_v against_o god_n who_o servant_n we_o be_v by_o right_a of_o creation_n and_o have_v infinite_o run_v into_o his_o debt_n which_o we_o be_v altogether_o unable_a to_o pay_v and_o therefore_o like_o a_o just_a 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charity_n judge_v the_o best_a when_o they_o see_v not_o evident_a reason_n to_o the_o contrary_a or_o it_o may_v be_v understand_v of_o hypocrite_n as_o they_o be_v in_o their_o own_o opinion_n or_o according_a to_o their_o vain_a boast_n and_o so_o those_o that_o be_v in_o show_n or_o in_o their_o own_o opinion_n redeem_v by_o christ_n death_n may_v be_v reprobate_n and_o condemn_v but_o not_o any_o who_o be_v redeem_v in_o truth_n second_o those_o hypocrite_n that_o be_v in_o the_o outward_a visible_a church_n be_v say_v to_o be_v redeem_v in_o respect_n that_o they_o be_v number_v for_o a_o time_n among_o the_o faithful_a till_o they_o bewray_v their_o hypocrisy_n and_o depart_v from_o the_o communion_n and_o fellowship_n which_o they_o have_v outward_o with_o the_o saint_n though_o they_o be_v not_o in_o truth_n redeem_v unless_o they_o be_v of_o the_o church_n and_o member_n of_o christ_n body_n §_o sect._n 6_o last_o it_o be_v object_v that_o as_o in_o adam_n all_o die_n even_o so_o in_o christ_n shall_v all_o be_v make_v alive_a 15.22_o that_o all_o be_v not_o redeem_v by_o christ_n who_o perish_v in_o adam_n 1._o cor._n 15.22_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1._o cor._n 15.22_o but_o all_o die_v in_o adam_n and_o therefore_o all_o be_v make_v alive_a in_o christ_n i_o answer_v that_o the_o apostle_n here_o understand_v all_o the_o faithful_a of_o who_o resurrection_n he_o here_o dispute_v and_o it_o be_v as_o much_o as_o if_o he_o have_v say_v as_o all_o the_o faithful_a die_v in_o adam_n so_o all_o shall_v be_v make_v alive_a in_o christ_n or_o though_o it_o be_v understand_v of_o all_o that_o they_o die_v in_o adam_n yet_o it_o proove_v not_o that_o all_o be_v redeem_v by_o christ_n for_o then_o the_o sense_n be_v thus_o much_o as_o adam_z derive_v death_n unto_o all_o his_o by_o natural_a propagation_n so_o christ_n have_v derive_v life_n to_o all_o his_o by_o grace_n and_o this_o appear_v in_o the_o verse_n follow_v where_o he_o say_v that_o first_o christ_n rise_v and_o afterward_o they_o that_o be_v of_o christ_n shall_v rise_v at_o his_o come_n now_o they_o only_o be_v christ_n who_o be_v lead_v by_o his_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o they_o who_o have_v not_o their_o part_n in_o the_o first_o resurrection_n whereby_o be_v sanctify_v they_o rise_v again_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o newness_n of_o life_n shall_v not_o have_v their_o part_n of_o the_o second_o resurrection_n whereby_o they_o rise_v to_o inherit_v those_o joy_n which_o christ_n have_v purchase_v for_o they_o but_o it_o may_v be_v further_o urge_v that_o if_o all_o do_v not_o live_v in_o christ_n who_o die_v in_o adam_n adam_n sin_n shall_v be_v of_o more_o force_n than_o christ_n death_n and_o satisfaction_n and_o adam_n shall_v be_v more_o strong_a to_o destroy_v than_o christ_n to_o save_v i_o answer_v that_o their_o power_n and_o strength_n be_v not_o to_o be_v measure_v by_o the_o number_n of_o those_o who_o be_v destroy_v and_o save_v but_o 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destroy_v second_o i_o answer_v that_o christ_n death_n be_v as_o sufficient_a for_o the_o redemption_n of_o all_o the_o world_n as_o adam_n sin_n for_o their_o condemnation_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o infinite_a value_n and_o price_n thereof_o if_o as_o adam_n sin_n be_v derive_v unto_o all_o by_o natural_a propagation_n so_o christ_n death_n and_o merit_n be_v apply_v unto_o they_o by_o faith_n for_o there_o be_v no_o want_n of_o virtue_n in_o this_o precious_a salve_n to_o heal_v but_o the_o cause_n why_o it_o heal_v not_o be_v because_o it_o be_v reject_v and_o cast_v away_o through_o incredulity_n three_o christ_n death_n be_v of_o far_o more_o virtue_n and_o force_n than_o adam_n sin_n in_o that_o it_o bring_v unto_o we_o far_o better_a thing_n than_o we_o lose_v in_o adam_n for_o we_o lose_v by_o adam_n but_o earthly_a benefit_n but_o we_o have_v derive_v unto_o we_o by_o christ_n heavenly_a glory_n and_o everlasting_a happiness_n adam_n cast_v we_o out_o of_o the_o possession_n 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sin_n never_o so_o many_o and_o grievous_a and_o therefore_o thou_o may_v continue_v in_o thy_o sin_n with_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n and_o satisfy_v the_o lust_n of_o thy_o own_o flesh_n only_o believe_v and_o thou_o shall_v be_v save_v for_o christ_n require_v no_o other_o condition_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o other_o end_n of_o christ_n come_n but_o that_o he_o shall_v by_o his_o suffer_a take_v away_o thy_o sin_n and_o therefore_o why_o shall_v thou_o vex_v and_o torment_v thyself_o in_o embrace_v bitter_a mortification_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o in_o shun_v thy_o sweet_a and_o please_a sin_n see_v christ_n redeem_v the_o great_a sinner_n as_o well_o as_o the_o least_o the_o answer_n to_o this_o we_o be_v to_o answer_v that_o there_o be_v no_o sin_n so_o innumerable_a in_o multitude_n and_o so_o heinous_a in_o their_o quality_n and_o nature_n which_o will_v exclude_v we_o from_o the_o benefit_n of_o our_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o christ_n so_o we_o apply_v his_o death_n and_o merit_n unto_o we_o by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n but_o yet_o notwithstanding_o this_o can_v be_v no_o encouragement_n for_o any_o to_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n for_o first_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o none_o have_v part_n in_o this_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o christ_n but_o those_o only_o who_o be_v make_v partaker_n thereof_o by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n which_o be_v never_o separate_v from_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o true_a repentance_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o any_o shall_v be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n but_o this_o assurance_n will_v make_v they_o to_o love_n god_n again_o and_o this_o love_n will_v work_v in_o their_o heart_n a_o zeal_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o a_o care_n to_o glorify_v his_o name_n by_o cause_v the_o light_n of_o their_o godly_a life_n to_o shine_v before_o man_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o any_o who_o true_o believe_v that_o that_o they_o be_v redeem_v with_o the_o 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and_o power_n in_o punish_v their_o sin_n which_o they_o commit_v with_o greediness_n but_o he_o be_v glorify_v when_o he_o merciful_o deliver_v repentant_a sinner_n out_o of_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n who_o be_v weary_a of_o their_o captivity_n and_o desire_v nothing_o more_o than_o freedom_n that_o they_o may_v in_o the_o rest_n of_o their_o life_n serve_v he_o their_o redeemer_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o they_o who_o live_v in_o their_o sin_n without_o repentance_n continue_v still_o traitor_n to_o god_n &_o servant_n of_o satan_n can_v have_v no_o assurance_n of_o their_o redemption_n for_o the_o lord_n have_v therefore_o buy_v we_o 6.20_o 1._o cor._n 6.20_o with_o a_o price_n that_o we_o shall_v glorify_v he_o both_o in_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o therefore_o those_o who_o in_o stead_n of_o let_v their_o light_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n shine_v clear_o before_o man_n that_o their_o heavenly_a 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not_o press_v out_o of_o we_o with_o sense_n of_o present_a pain_n nor_o force_v with_o fear_n of_o future_a punishment_n and_o that_o turn_n to_o god_n we_o shall_v be_v receive_v to_o grace_n and_o mercy_n see_v we_o then_o offer_v to_o serve_v he_o when_o we_o may_v have_v serve_v satan_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o corrupt_a flesh_n chap._n xxx_o two_o let_n which_o hinder_v worldling_n from_o speedy_a repentance_n remoove_v §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v these_o motive_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v persuade_v to_o speedy_a repentance_n promisee_fw-mi the_o first_o let_v be_v the_o misaply_v of_o god_n mercy_n and_o gracious_a promisee_fw-mi all_o which_o the_o worldly_a secure_a man_n ward_v and_o bear_v of_o with_o a_o double_a fence_n so_o as_o they_o can_v never_o beat_v he_o down_o with_o true_a humility_n nor_o pierce_v his_o heart_n with_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n for_o sin_n the_o one_o be_v by_o allege_v god_n mercy_n manifest_o declare_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o sweet_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o other_o by_o object_v the_o example_n of_o the_o convert_a thief_n who_o though_o he_o have_v spend_v his_o whole_a life_n in_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n yet_o at_o the_o last_o hour_n be_v receive_v to_o mercy_n for_o the_o first_o 11.28_o ezech._n 13.32_o &_o 33.11_o math._n 9.13_o math._n 11.28_o have_v not_o the_o lord_n will_v they_o say_v protest_v in_o his_o word_n that_o he_o desire_v not_o the_o death_n of_o a_o sinner_n but_o that_o he_o turn_v from_o his_o way_n and_o live_v have_v not_o our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o that_o he_o come_v not_o to_o call_v the_o righteous_a but_o sinner_n to_o repentance_n and_o do_v he_o not_o invite_v such_o unto_o he_o as_o labour_v under_o the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o sin_n promise_v that_o he_o will_v ease_v they_o and_o have_v not_o the_o apostle_n paul_n teach_v we_o 2.4_o 1._o tim._n 2.4_o that_o god_n will_v be_v that_o all_o man_n shall_v be_v save_v and_o come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o his_o truth_n see_v therefore_o god_n be_v so_o merciful_a why_o shall_v we_o doubt_v of_o our_o salvation_n why_o shall_v we_o fear_v to_o defer_v our_o repentance_n &_o follow_v our_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n for_o a_o time_n see_v the_o lord_n will_v receive_v we_o to_o mercy_n whensoever_o we_o turn_v unto_o he_o remove_v the_o first_o let_v remove_v i_o answer_v first_o that_o though_o all_o this_o be_v certain_a true_a and_o not_o to_o be_v doubt_v of_o yet_o it_o be_v a_o most_o unthankful_a part_n and_o horrible_a ingratitude_n against_o our_o gracious_a god_n and_o love_a father_n to_o take_v occasion_n of_o his_o mercy_n the_o more_o to_o offend_v he_o as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v second_o i_o answer_v that_o as_o god_n have_v show_v his_o mercy_n in_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n so_o also_o he_o have_v as_o plain_o declare_v his_o justice_n in_o the_o severe_a threaten_n of_o the_o law_n and_o he_o be_v as_o true_a in_o the_o one_o as_o in_o the_o other_o and_o therefore_o all_o the_o question_n be_v who_o shall_v taste_v of_o his_o mercy_n and_o who_o of_o his_o justice_n see_v that_o be_v promise_v to_o some_o and_o this_o threaten_a against_o other_o or_o rather_o in_o truth_n it_o be_v without_o all_o question_n for_o the_o lord_n have_v plain_o show_v in_o his_o word_n that_o he_o will_v extend_v his_o mercy_n to_o all_o repentant_a sinner_n and_o to_o they_o only_o and_o that_o he_o will_v declare_v his_o justice_n in_o pour_v out_o his_o just_a judgement_n upon_o the_o wicked_a who_o live_v in_o their_o sin_n and_o especial_o upon_o those_o who_o take_v occasion_n of_o god_n mercy_n to_o continue_v in_o their_o unrepentancie_n despise_v the_o riches_n of_o his_o bountifulness_n his_o patience_n &_o long_o suffer_v for_o hereby_o they_o heap_v unto_o themselves_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n and_o the_o declaration_n of_o the_o just_a judgement_n of_o god_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 2.4.5_o though_o then_o there_o be_v never_o so_o many_o sweet_a promise_n in_o the_o gospel_n yet_o they_o who_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n without_o repentance_n can_v reap_v no_o true_a comfort_n by_o they_o because_o they_o be_v not_o make_v to_o they_o but_o to_o repentant_a sinner_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n though_o there_o be_v never_o so_o many_o terrible_a threaten_n denounce_v in_o the_o law_n yet_o the_o penitent_a sinner_n need_v not_o to_o fear_v they_o see_v they_o be_v threaten_v only_o against_o those_o who_o continue_v in_o their_o impaenitencie_n though_o god_n be_v of_o infinite_a mercy_n let_v not_o the_o wicked_a man_n who_o live_v in_o his_o sin_n presume_v see_v it_o be_v sufficient_o declare_v in_o pardon_v the_o sin_n of_o repentant_a sinner_n neither_o let_v he_o who_o be_v true_o penitent_a despair_n because_o god_n be_v of_o infinite_a justice_n see_v it_o be_v sufficient_o manifest_v in_o punish_v the_o sin_n of_o those_o who_o continue_v in_o their_o unrepentancie_n let_v not_o he_o who_o be_v turn_v unto_o god_n from_o his_o wicked_a way_n fear_v god_n justice_n for_o it_o be_v full_o satisfy_v in_o christ_n and_o therefore_o it_o shall_v never_o attach_v he_o neither_o let_v he_o who_o continue_v in_o his_o sin_n without_o repentance_n hope_v in_o god_n mercy_n for_o it_o do_v not_o belong_v unto_o he_o nor_o yet_o in_o the_o sweet_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o though_o they_o be_v never_o so_o general_a yet_o be_v they_o always_o to_o be_v restrain_v to_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n faith_n and_o repentance_n and_o this_o be_v manifest_a in_o the_o place_n before_o allege_v which_o worldly_a man_n so_o much_o abuse_v to_o nourish_v in_o they_o carnal_a

conversion_n in_o singular_a fruit_n thereof_o for_o he_o make_v a_o notable_a confession_n of_o his_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n even_o when_o all_o his_o disciple_n for_o fear_n forsake_v he_o he_o justifi_v christ_n when_o all_o man_n condemn_v he_o and_o even_o his_o apostle_n doubt_v of_o he_o he_o pray_v fervent_o unto_o he_o when_o the_o multitude_n mock_v and_o revile_v he_o he_o humble_o confess_v his_o own_o sin_n and_o love_o admonish_v his_o fellow_n of_o his_o wickedness_n desire_v earnest_o that_o as_o they_o have_v be_v fellow_n and_o copartner_n in_o sin_n so_o they_o may_v be_v partaker_n in_o pardon_n and_o in_o the_o benefitte_n of_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o christ_n whereas_o most_o common_o their_o repentance_n be_v force_v and_o dissemble_v for_o fear_n of_o punishment_n rather_o than_o for_o hatred_n of_o sin_n or_o love_n of_o god_n as_o they_o usual_o make_v it_o manifest_a if_o they_o recover_v of_o their_o sickness_n and_o therefore_o see_v there_o be_v such_o great_a dissimilitude_n and_o difference_n in_o their_o purpose_n life_n and_o course_n it_o be_v not_o probable_a that_o they_o will_v ever_o be_v like_a in_o their_o conversion_n death_n and_o salvation_n chap._n xxxi_o satan_n tentation_n move_v man_n to_o rest_n in_o a_o counterfeit_a repentance_n answer_v §_o sect._n 1_o and_o somuch_o for_o the_o answer_n of_o those_o tentation_n whereby_o satan_n labour_v to_o make_v we_o delay_v and_o defer_v our_o repentance_n from_o day_n to_o day_n repentserious_o that_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v make_v only_o to_o those_o who_o repentserious_o with_o which_o if_o he_o can_v prevail_v both_o because_o we_o see_v the_o necessity_n of_o repentance_n unto_o salvation_n and_o also_o plain_o perceive_v by_o the_o former_a reason_n that_o delay_n be_v most_o dangerous_a than_o he_o will_v labour_n in_o the_o next_o place_n to_o persuade_v we_o to_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o small_a measure_n of_o repentance_n or_o rather_o in_o truth_n with_o a_o counterfeit_a worke-repentance_n which_o be_v only_o in_o outward_a show_n and_o never_o pierce_v the_o heart_n make_v we_o believe_v that_o if_o when_o we_o see_v our_o sin_n have_v our_o conscience_n convince_v out_o of_o god_n word_n we_o do_v in_o some_o general_a term_n confess_v that_o we_o be_v all_o sinner_n and_o desire_v god_n after_o a_o formal_a manner_n to_o have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o if_o we_o can_v sometime_o strain_v from_o we_o a_o break_a sigh_n and_o be_v content_a to_o leave_v some_o of_o our_o least_o please_a sin_n our_o repentance_n will_v be_v very_o acceptable_a to_o god_n and_o sufficient_a for_o our_o salvation_n and_o with_o this_o tentation_n satan_n delude_v and_o destroy_v innumerable_a man_n in_o these_o our_o day_n and_o therefore_o it_o behoove_v every_o man_n to_o prepare_v himself_o for_o this_o encounter_n and_o to_o this_o end_n we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n dot●_n not_o belong_v unto_o those_o who_o thus_o slubber_v over_o their_o repentance_n neither_o do_v christ_n jesus_n call_v unto_o he_o such_o as_o slight_o sorrow_n for_o their_o sin_n and_o think_v the_o burden_n of_o they_o light_n and_o easy_a to_o be_v bear_v but_o such_o as_o labour_v and_o be_v heavy_a load_v as_o appear_v matth._n 11.28_o come_v unto_o i_o all_o you_o who_o be_v weary_a and_o heavy_a load_v and_o i_o will_v ease_v you_o in_o which_o word_n our_o saviour_n christ_n plain_o show_v who_o he_o call_v to_o the_o participation_n of_o the_o work_n of_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o he_o and_o what_o measure_n of_o repentance_n he_o require_v of_o they_o for_o the_o first_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v such_o as_o labour_v until_o they_o be_v weary_a and_o the_o other_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v such_o as_o be_v heavy_a lade_v with_o a_o burden_n unsupportable_a and_o therefore_o be_v grievous_o press_v therewith_o they_o desire_v 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invit_v unto_o he_o we_o must_v have_v first_o a_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n repent_v what_o thing_n be_v require_v in_o those_o who_o true_o repent_v and_o a_o true_a and_o feel_a knowledge_n of_o our_o miserable_a and_o wretched_a estate_n in_o which_o we_o be_v by_o reason_n of_o they_o and_o the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o they_o second_o we_o must_v be_v weary_a in_o bear_v this_o heavy_a burden_n as_o be_v most_o irksome_a and_o grievous_a unto_o we_o three_o we_o must_v have_v a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o be_v ease_v and_o free_v from_o it_o last_o we_o must_v come_v unto_o christ_n by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v ease_v and_o release_v us._n sin_n 1._o knowledge_n and_o sight_n of_o their_o sin_n for_o the_o first_o we_o must_v come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o our_o sin_n before_o we_o can_v true_o repent_v of_o they_o for_o we_o can_v sorrow_n for_o they_o until_o we_o see_v they_o neither_o be_v it_o sufficient_a that_o 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as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v esa_n 5.18_o and_o though_o they_o be_v lade_v with_o their_o sin_n as_o it_o be_v with_o a_o intolerable_a burden_n yet_o they_o feel_v they_o not_o neither_o be_v they_o any_o thing_n vex_v with_o their_o weight_n and_o though_o the_o iniquity_n of_o sinner_n be_v so_o heavy_a that_o the_o earth_n can_v bear_v it_o but_o reel_v too_o and_o fro_o like_o a_o drunken_a man_n and_o be_v remoove_v like_o a_o tent_n as_o it_o be_v esay_n 24.20_o though_o it_o make_v all_o the_o creature_n groan_v and_o travail_v in_o pain_n together_o as_o the_o apostle_n show_v rom._n 8.22_o yea_o though_o it_o even_o weari_v god_n himself_o in_o suffer_v and_o bear_v with_o it_o as_o it_o be_v esa_n 43.24_o yet_o do_v they_o walk_v bolt_n upright_o and_o with_o stretch_a out_o neck_n never_o so_o much_o as_o stoop_v under_o this_o unsupportable_a burden_n till_o at_o last_o it_o grow_v so_o heavy_a that_o it_o overwhelm_v they_o and_o press_v they_o down_o to_o the_o bottom_n 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not_o confess_v with_o the_o prophet_n esay_n that_o we_o have_v go_v astray_o like_o wander_a sheep_n 53.6_o esay_n 53.6_o he_o will_v never_o seek_v we_o nor_o carry_v we_o on_o his_o bless_a shoulder_n to_o the_o sheepfould_v of_o eternal_a happiness_n in_o a_o word_n as_o without_o the_o sense_n of_o sin_n we_o can_v never_o attain_v unto_o faith_n and_o repentance_n so_o without_o faith_n and_o repentance_n we_o can_v never_o have_v any_o assurance_n of_o any_o of_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n §_o sect._n 5_o and_o therefore_o it_o behoove_v we_o as_o we_o tender_v our_o salvation_n that_o we_o labour_v after_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n 2.37_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v so_o a_o true_a sight_n of_o our_o life_n 2._o king_n 22.19_o act._n 2.37_o that_o with_o good_a josias_n our_o heart_n melt_v within_o we_o and_o even_o resolve_v themselves_o into_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n that_o we_o even_o rend_v our_o heart_n with_o true_a compunction_n as_o the_o prophet_n exhort_v joel._n 2.13_o and_o that_o with_o the_o jew_n we_o have_v our_o heart_n prick_v within_o we_o when_o we_o come_v to_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o all_o this_o not_o so_o much_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o punishment_n we_o have_v deserve_v as_o that_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v displease_v our_o good_a god_n and_o gracious_a father_n and_o have_v cause_v our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n to_o be_v put_v to_o a_o shameful_a and_o painful_a death_n 12.10_o zach._n 12.10_o and_o that_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o this_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o sin_n prayer_n 1._o mean_n prayer_n there_o be_v diverse_a mean_n to_o be_v use_v effectual_a for_o this_o purpose_n as_o first_o we_o be_v to_o have_v our_o recourse_n unto_o god_n by_o earnest_n and_o fervent_a prayer_n desire_v and_o entreat_v that_o he_o will_v anoint_v the_o blind_a eye_n of_o our_o understanding_n 3.17.18_o revel_v 3.17.18_o with_o 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be_v discern_v of_o those_o who_o have_v they_o unless_o they_o look_v themselves_o in_o a_o glass_n and_o though_o every_o one_o else_o do_v plain_o see_v they_o yet_o the_o party_n himself_o do_v least_o of_o all_o perceive_v they_o so_o though_o our_o spiritual_a deformity_n and_o filthy_a spot_n of_o sin_n appear_v most_o ugly_a and_o odious_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n &_o man_n so_o that_o every_o one_o seem_v to_o point_v at_o they_o yet_o we_o ourselves_o will_v never_o discern_v they_o unless_o we_o set_v the_o look_a glass_n of_o the_o law_n before_o us._n three_o 64.6_o 3._o meditate_v of_o the_o justice_n and_o truth_n of_o god_n job_n 4.18_o &_o 15.15_o esa_n 64.6_o we_o be_v often_o and_o earnest_o to_o meditate_v upon_o the_o justice_n and_o truth_n of_o god_n in_o who_o presence_n the_o heaven_n be_v not_o clean_o and_o the_o angel_n themselves_o be_v unable_a to_o abide_v the_o rigour_n of_o his_o justice_n and_o how_o much_o more_o be_v man_n abominable_a and_o filthy_a who_o drink_v iniquity_n like_o water_n in_o who_o sight_n out_o best_a righteousness_n be_v like_o a_o pollute_a cloth_n and_o how_o much_o more_o filthy_a than_o be_v our_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n moreover_o as_o he_o be_v most_o just_a so_o as_o he_o can_v let_v sin_n go_v unpunished_a so_o also_o he_o be_v most_o true_a yea_o truth_n itself_o neither_o can_v any_o of_o those_o threaten_n fall_v to_o the_o ground_n unexecuted_a which_o he_o have_v denounce_v against_o those_o who_o live_v in_o their_o sin_n and_o therefore_o there_o be_v no_o mean_n to_o escape_v his_o fearful_a judgement_n unless_o we_o turn_v from_o our_o sin_n and_o meet_v the_o lord_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n four_o let_v we_o continual_o remember_v that_o we_o must_v once_o appear_v before_o god_n tribunal_n seat_n of_o judgement_n judgement_n 4._o meditation_n of_o the_o last_o judgement_n there_o to_o render_v a_o account_n not_o only_o of_o our_o word_n and_o work_v but_o even_o of_o our_o secret_a thought_n when_o as_o the_o lord_n himself_o who_o search_v the_o heart_n and_o reign_v shall_v be_v our_o judge_n who_o will_v not_o acquit_v the_o guilty_a nor_o respect_v the_o person_n of_o man_n neither_o will_v he_o be_v satisfy_v with_o fair_a pretence_n and_o smooth_a excuse_n nor_o corrupt_v with_o bride_n and_o gift_n 11._o 1._o cor._n 11._o and_o therefore_o let_v we_o judge_v ourselves_o that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v judge_v of_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o bitterness_n of_o soul_n and_o remorse_n of_o conscience_n let_v we_o condemn_v ourselves_o to_o be_v miserable_a sinner_n that_o the_o lord_n may_v acquit_v we_o and_o make_v we_o taste_v of_o his_o mercy_n wicked_a 5._o remembrance_n of_o those_o punishment_n due_a to_o the_o wicked_a last_o let_v we_o serious_o meditate_v on_o those_o fearful_a punishment_n which_o be_v prepare_v for_o those_o who_o live_v and_o die_v in_o their_o sin_n for_o they_o shall_v for_o ever_o be_v separate_v from_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o sweet_a company_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o angel_n and_o be_v cast_v into_o eternal_a darkness_n where_o they_o shall_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o be_v torment_v in_o flame_n unquenchable_a all_o which_o horrible_a punishment_n be_v due_a unto_o all_o 3.10_o gal._n 3.10_o who_o continue_v not_o in_o all_o which_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v they_o and_o therefore_o how_o shall_v we_o escape_v who_o in_o stead_n of_o continue_v in_o obedience_n to_o all_o god_n commandment_n have_v continua_o break_v they_o aland_o do_v the_o clean_a contrary_n if_o we_o do_v not_o in_o the_o sense_n of_o the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o our_o sin_n humble_v ourselves_o before_o god_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o come_v unto_o christ_n by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n that_o we_o may_v be_v ease_v of_o this_o intolerable_a weight_n and_o adorn_v with_o his_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n §_o sect._n 6_o and_o so_o 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if_o they_o seem_v unto_o we_o a_o sweet_a burden_n which_o we_o be_v content_a still_o to_o bear_v without_o any_o great_a weariness_n nay_o with_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n if_o we_o be_v like_o the_o rich_a miser_n who_o though_o his_o back_n shall_v be_v almost_o break_v with_o the_o weight_n of_o his_o own_o gold_n yet_o will_v not_o think_v it_o any_o trouble_n nay_o will_v esteem_v it_o for_o his_o chief_a felicity_n because_o his_o burden_n please_v he_o so_o if_o we_o feel_v that_o our_o sin_n be_v a_o huge_a and_o massy_a burden_n be_v nevertheless_o not_o trouble_v nor_o weary_a of_o bear_v they_o but_o rather_o take_v our_o chief_a delight_n in_o be_v so_o load_v because_o the_o burden_n be_v exceed_o sweet_a and_o delightful_a to_o we_o we_o may_v

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when_o in_o christ_n we_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o he_o and_o become_v his_o friend_n and_o thus_o the_o apostle_n reason_v rom._n 5.8_o god_n say_v he_o set_v out_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o see_v that_o while_o we_o be_v yet_o sinner_n christ_n die_v for_o us._n 9_o much_o more_o than_o be_v now_o justify_v by_o his_o blood_n we_o shall_v be_v save_v from_o wrath_n through_o he_o 10._o for_o if_o we_o be_v enemy_n we_o be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n by_o the_o death_n of_o his_o son_n much_o more_o be_v reconcile_v we_o shall_v be_v save_v by_o his_o life_n §_o sect._n 2_o second_o we_o may_v draw_v most_o firm_a argument_n to_o strengthen_v our_o assurance_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n from_o the_o second_o person_n in_o trinity_n our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n son_n reason_n draw_v from_o the_o 2._o person_n god_n the_o son_n for_o first_o he_o be_v our_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n sinner_n 1._o because_o he_o come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o save_v sinner_n who_o therefore_o come_v into_o the_o world_n that_o he_o may_v save_v and_o redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o captivity_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n sin_n death_n and_o the_o devil_n and_o that_o he_o may_v satisfy_v his_o father_n justice_n obtain_v the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o reconcile_v we_o unto_o he_o though_o then_o our_o sin_n be_v many_o and_o grievous_a this_o shall_v not_o hinder_v we_o from_o come_v to_o christ_n by_o a_o true_a faith_n and_o firm_a assurance_n that_o in_o he_o we_o shall_v have_v the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o be_v receive_v into_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n nay_o rather_o this_o shall_v be_v a_o forceible_a argument_n to_o move_v we_o to_o seek_v his_o help_n when_o we_o find_v ourselves_o in_o a_o desperate_a case_n destitute_a of_o all_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o salvation_n see_v our_o saviour_n christ_n come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o save_v such_o as_o be_v lose_v in_o themselves_o and_o enthral_v in_o the_o 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sinner_n and_o to_o give_v life_n unto_o those_o who_o be_v even_o stark_o dead_a in_o their_o sin_n see_v also_o he_o call_v and_o invit_v such_o unto_o he_o as_o be_v heavy_o lade_v with_o a_o intolerable_a weight_n of_o wickedness_n and_o promise_v to_o ease_v they_o let_v we_o not_o excuse_v ourselves_o from_o come_v because_o our_o sin_n be_v heinous_a and_o grievous_a but_o therefore_o let_v we_o the_o rather_o go_v unto_o christ_n because_o we_o have_v need_v of_o his_o help_n if_o a_o man_n be_v load_v with_o a_o weighty_a burden_n shall_v refuse_v the_o help_n of_o a_o friend_n both_o able_a and_o willing_a to_o ease_v he_o because_o his_o burden_n be_v very_o heavy_a

who_o will_v not_o laugh_v at_o such_o ridiculous_a folly_n for_o therefore_o he_o shall_v more_o earnest_o desire_n and_o more_o thankful_o accept_v of_o his_o friend_n offer_v courtesy_n because_o himself_o be_v tire_v press_v down_o and_o altogether_o unable_a to_o bear_v this_o intolerable_a weight_n but_o such_o and_o great_a folly_n do_v they_o commit_v who_o be_v pinch_v and_o oppress_v with_o the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o their_o sin_n do_v through_o their_o infidelity_n refuse_v the_o help_v of_o christ_n offer_v himself_o to_o release_v and_o ease_v they_o under_o this_o pretence_n because_o their_o burden_n be_v over_o heavy_a for_o because_o to_o they_o it_o be_v intolerable_a therefore_o they_o shall_v rather_o go_v unto_o christ_n and_o earnest_o desire_v to_o be_v ease_v and_o release_v see_v he_o be_v not_o only_o able_a for_o his_o power_n be_v omnipotent_a but_o also_o most_o willing_a for_o he_o have_v most_o gracious_o promise_v and_o free_o offer_v his_o help_n sin_n that_o the_o price_n which_o christ_n have_v pay_v for_o our_o redemption_n far_o exceed_v all_o our_o sin_n moreover_o we_o need_v not_o to_o doubt_v of_o the_o sufficiency_n of_o the_o price_n which_o our_o saviour_n have_v pay_v for_o our_o redemption_n for_o it_o be_v of_o infinite_a value_n and_o of_o more_o virtue_n and_o power_n to_o justify_v and_o save_v than_o all_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n to_o condemn_v and_o destroy_v so_o that_o though_o we_o be_v the_o great_a sinner_n that_o ever_o live_v yea_o though_o the_o weight_n of_o all_o sin_n which_o ever_o in_o the_o world_n have_v be_v commit_v do_v lie_v upon_o we_o yet_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o price_n which_o he_o pay_v for_o our_o redemption_n do_v far_o exceed_v they_o and_o if_o we_o come_v unto_o he_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n rest_v upon_o he_o alone_o for_o our_o salvation_n he_o will_v sure_o ease_v we_o of_o this_o intolerable_a burden_n and_o therefore_o though_o the_o grievousnesse_n of_o our_o sin_n shall_v increase_v our_o repentance_n yet_o they_o shall_v not_o diminish_v our_o faith_n and_o assurance_n of_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n for_o though_o our_o debt_n be_v never_o so_o great_a our_o surety_n christ_n jesus_n have_v pay_v it_o to_o the_o uttermost_a farthing_n though_o our_o sin_n be_v never_o so_o many_o and_o grievous_a our_o saviour_n have_v bear_v they_o all_o upon_o the_o cross_n in_o his_o own_o body_n and_o full_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n for_o they_o 2.24_o 1._o pet._n 2.24_o have_v free_v and_o deliver_v we_o from_o this_o heavy_a burden_n though_o we_o be_v never_o so_o deep_o inthraled_a in_o the_o bondage_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n yet_o our_o almighty_a redeemer_n have_v free_v we_o out_o of_o captivity_n &_o have_v pay_v a_o sufficient_a price_n for_o our_o ransom_n and_o though_o we_o have_v no_o right_a or_o interest_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n yet_o our_o saviour_n have_v dear_o purchase_v it_o for_o we_o by_o his_o precious_a death_n and_o bloodshed_n and_o therefore_o see_v in_o christ_n we_o have_v full_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n and_o full_o merit_v the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n see_v in_o he_o we_o have_v not_o only_o pay_v our_o debt_n but_o also_o give_v a_o sufficient_a price_n for_o the_o purchase_n of_o eternal_a happiness_n we_o need_v not_o to_o make_v any_o doubt_n of_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o of_o possess_v of_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n for_o the_o lord_n can_v in_o justice_n hold_v that_o from_o we_o which_o of_o right_n appertain_v unto_o we_o nay_o we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o that_o though_o he_o can_v yet_o he_o will_v not_o for_o who_o can_v imagine_v that_o the_o lord_n who_o of_o his_o bounteous_a liberality_n give_v unto_o we_o more_o than_o we_o can_v deserve_v or_o desire_v will_v keep_v from_o we_o that_o which_o of_o right_n appertain_v to_o we_o that_o he_o for_o his_o own_o name_n sake_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o our_o work_n or_o worthiness_n free_o multiply_v his_o benefit_n upon_o we_o shall_v with_o hold_v our_o rightful_a inheritance_n in_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n from_o we_o which_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v purchase_v for_o we_o by_o his_o precious_a death_n &_o bloodshed_n and_o therefore_o see_v we_o have_v undoubted_a right_n to_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n because_o christ_n jesus_n have_v satisfy_v for_o they_o &_o just_a title_n to_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n which_o our_o saviour_n have_v purchase_v for_o we_o with_o so_o dear_a and_o all-sufficient_a a_o price_n let_v we_o in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n go_v bold_o unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n desire_v a_o general_a acquittance_n of_o that_o debt_n which_o be_v already_o pay_v nay_o let_v we_o not_o fear_v to_o approach_v the_o throne_n of_o god_n severe_a justice_n and_o to_o claim_v our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n which_o christ_n have_v so_o dear_o purchase_v §_o sect._n 4_o furthermore_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v that_o our_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n be_v so_o gracious_a and_o bountiful_a so_o rich_a in_o mercy_n sinner_n that_o christ_n power_n mercy_n and_o merit_n be_v more_o manifest_v by_o forgine_v grievous_a sinner_n and_o so_o full_a of_o all_o power_n virtue_n and_o perfection_n that_o our_o sin_n shall_v not_o discourage_v we_o from_o come_v unto_o he_o for_o the_o more_o miserable_a wretched_a &_o sinful_a we_o be_v the_o more_o fit_a subject_n we_o be_v whereupon_o he_o may_v exercise_v and_o show_v the_o infinite_a riches_n of_o bounty_n mercy_n virtue_n and_o all_o sufficiency_n if_o we_o be_v but_o a_o little_a soil_v with_o sin_n it_o be_v not_o so_o great_a a_o matter_n to_o make_v we_o clean_o but_o when_o we_o be_v most_o filthy_o defile_v and_o our_o pollution_n be_v ingrayn_v in_o we_o as_o it_o be_v with_o a_o scarlet_a die_n when_o our_o unclean_a corruption_n stick_v as_o fast_o to_o our_o soul_n as_o the_o ethiopian_a blackness_n to_o their_o skin_n then_o be_v the_o virtue_n of_o the_o excellent_a laver_n of_o christ_n blood_n sufficient_o manifest_v when_o as_o he_o purge_v we_o and_o make_v we_o clean_o wash_v away_o all_o our_o filthy_a corruption_n and_o make_v our_o scarlet_a sin_n as_o white_a as_o snow_n our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v our_o spiritual_a physician_n who_o can_v as_o easy_o cure_v desperate_a disease_n even_o the_o remediless_a consumption_n the_o dead_a apoplexy_n &_o the_o filthy_a leprosy_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o some_o small_a malady_n or_o little_a faintness_n neither_o be_v he_o only_o able_a but_o also_o as_o willing_a to_o undertake_v such_o desperate_a cure_n as_o the_o least_o infirmity_n because_o his_o skill_n will_v be_v the_o more_o manifest_a and_o his_o praise_n the_o more_o extol_v for_o the_o more_o desperate_a the_o disease_n be_v the_o more_o it_o argue_v his_o cunning_n who_o help_v it_o and_o the_o more_o commendation_n he_o shall_v receive_v who_o effect_v such_o a_o cure_n and_o therefore_o though_o our_o disease_n be_v most_o dangerous_a &_o desperate_a yet_o let_v we_o resort_v to_o this_o our_o heavenly_a physician_n for_o the_o more_o desperate_a the_o cure_n be_v the_o more_o fit_a occasion_n shall_v he_o have_v of_o show_v his_o never_o fail_a skill_n and_o of_o advance_v his_o immortal_a praise_n he_o be_v our_o heavenly_a surgeon_n even_o the_o good_a samaritane_n which_o pour_v the_o sovereign_a oil_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o the_o precious_a balm_n of_o his_o blood_n into_o our_o wound_a soul_n &_o therefore_o the_o more_o grisly_a our_o wound_n be_v the_o more_o praise_n and_o glory_n he_o get_v in_o cure_v they_o the_o more_o be_v the_o virtue_n of_o the_o sovereign_a salve_n of_o his_o blood_n manifest_v to_o all_o the_o world_n by_o heal_v of_o they_o though_o therefore_o our_o soul_n be_v most_o filthy_a &_o pollute_a yet_o if_o we_o come_v to_o christ_n he_o will_v sure_o wash_v &_o purge_v we_o for_o to_o this_o purpose_n he_o suffer_v his_o precious_a water_n and_o blood_n to_o issue_v out_o of_o his_o side_n that_o thereby_o as_o with_o a_o live_n and_o clear_a stream_n issue_v from_o a_o most_o pure_a fountain_n he_o may_v cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o wash_v away_o all_o our_o filthy_a corruption_n though_o we_o be_v most_o desperate_o sick_a let_v we_o come_v unto_o our_o spiritual_a physician_n for_o he_o can_v cure_v the_o most_o remediless_a disease_n as_o perfect_o and_o as_o speedy_o as_o the_o most_o small_a infirmity_n and_o faint_a weakness_n though_o our_o soul_n be_v wound_v even_o to_o the_o death_n with_o the_o deep_a pierce_a and_o deadly_a empoison_v sting_n of_o sin_n yet_o let_v we_o seek_v help_n of_o this_o our_o heavenly_a surgeon_n who_o with_o the_o precious_a balm_n of_o his_o blood_n can_v as_o easy_o heal_v the_o most_o dangerous_a wound_n as_o small_a

and_o by_o his_o death_n purchase_v for_o we_o and_o consequent_o when_o like_o a_o advocate_n he_o plead_v his_o full_a payment_n of_o our_o debt_n and_o allege_v his_o all_o sufficient_a merit_n and_o suffering_n god_n can_v in_o his_o justice_n but_o grant_v his_o most_o lawful_a request_n consider_v also_o that_o he_o make_v his_o suit_n not_o to_o a_o stranger_n or_o some_o common_a friend_n who_o will_v either_o prevent_v his_o suit_n with_o a_o strange_a and_o stern_a countenance_n or_o deny_v it_o with_o some_o vain_a excuse_n but_o unto_o his_o most_o gracious_a &_o dear_o love_v father_n who_o willing_o harken_v unto_o and_o ready_o grant_v all_o his_o request_n and_o this_o our_o saviour_n himself_o testify_v joh._n 11.41_o father_n say_v he_o i_o thank_v thou_o because_o thou_o have_v hear_v i_o 42._o but_o i_o know_v thou_o hear_v i_o always_o etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o consider_v christ_n merit_n in_o deserve_v and_o god_n mercy_n in_o grant_v christ_n importunity_n in_o ask_v and_o his_o father_n facility_n in_o yield_v see_v he_o that_o intreat_v for_o we_o love_v we_o so_o entire_o that_o he_o die_v for_o we_o and_o will_v undoubted_o be_v most_o earnest_a in_o solicit_v our_o suit_n and_o he_o who_o be_v entreat_v so_o hearty_o affect_v we_o that_o he_o spare_v not_o to_o give_v unto_o we_o his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n that_o by_o his_o death_n he_o may_v purchase_v for_o we_o everlasting_a life_n let_v we_o shake_v of_o all_o doubt_v and_o go_v bold_o unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v receive_v mercy_n and_o find_v grace_n to_o help_v in_o time_n of_o need_n as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o heb._n 4.16_o for_o our_o good_a high_a priest_n be_v able_a perfect_o to_o save_v they_o who_o come_v unto_o god_n by_o he_o 11.25_o reason_n draw_v from_o christ_n kingly_a office_n mat._n 11.25_o see_v he_o ever_o live_v to_o make_v intercession_n for_o they_o as_o it_o be_v heb._n 7.25_o §_o sect._n 8_o three_o as_o our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v our_o prophet_n and_o priest_n so_o likewise_o he_o be_v our_o king_n and_o this_o also_o may_v assure_v we_o of_o the_o pardon_n and_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n if_o we_o will_v come_v unto_o he_o for_o he_o who_o be_v our_o advocate_n be_v also_o our_o sovereign_n he_o that_o be_v our_o mediator_n be_v our_o judge_n he_o that_o intreat_v for_o we_o have_v power_n in_o his_o hand_n both_o to_o obtain_v and_o grant_v his_o own_o suit_n he_o that_o give_v his_o life_n a_o ransom_n for_o our_o sin_n have_v all_o power_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n commit_v unto_o he_o so_o as_o he_o be_v able_a to_o remit_v all_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o blot_v out_o all_o our_o iniquity_n for_o now_o the_o father_n judge_v no_o man_n but_o have_v commit_v all_o judgement_n unto_o the_o son_n as_o himself_o testify_v joh._n 5.22_o and_o even_o when_o he_o be_v upon_o the_o earth_n he_o exercise_v this_o authority_n as_o appear_v matth._n 9.2_o whereas_o he_o say_v to_o the_o sick_a of_o the_o palsy_n son_n be_v of_o good_a comfort_n thy_o sin_n be_v forgive_v thou_o for_o which_o be_v challenge_v he_o defend_v his_o regal_a privilege_n affirm_v for_o 6._o that_o the_o son_n of_o man_n have_v authority_n even_o on_o earth_n to_o forgive_v sin_n now_o what_o can_v be_v more_o comfortable_a unto_o any_o soul_n wound_v with_o sin_n then_o the_o consideration_n of_o this_o undoubted_a truth_n for_o see_v our_o saviour_n who_o so_o tender_o love_v we_o that_o he_o spare_v not_o to_o give_v his_o own_o most_o precious_a blood_n for_o the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n have_v all-sufficient_a power_n in_o his_o own_o hand_n to_o save_v and_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o enemy_n who_o can_v imagine_v that_o he_o will_v suffer_v we_o to_o be_v lose_v who_o he_o have_v so_o dear_o buy_v see_v he_o give_v his_o life_n to_o purchase_v for_o we_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n who_o can_v doubt_v that_o have_v thus_o dear_o purchase_v it_o he_o will_v not_o bestow_v it_o and_o so_o suffer_v his_o blood_n to_o be_v spill_v in_o vain_a see_v he_o be_v content_a for_o our_o sake_n to_o endure_v all_o misery_n mock_n revile_n whip_v crucify_a death_n itself_o &_o the_o anger_n of_o his_o father_n more_o bitter_a than_o death_n to_o this_o end_n that_o by_o all_o these_o his_o suffering_n he_o may_v procure_v the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n &_o everlasting_a life_n and_o that_o when_o we_o be_v rebellious_a traitor_n who_o do_v flee_v away_o from_o he_o who_o can_v make_v any_o question_n but_o that_o now_o he_o will_v bestow_v these_o inestimable_a benefit_n which_o he_o have_v of_o purpose_n buy_v for_o we_o they_o be_v in_o his_o own_o power_n and_o custody_n if_o like_o humble_a servant_n and_o penitent_a child_n we_o turn_v unto_o he_o and_o implore_v his_o grace_n if_o a_o malefactor_n have_v a_o dear_a friend_n who_o love_v he_o so_o entire_o that_o he_o will_v not_o spare_v to_o give_v his_o whole_a substance_n to_o procure_v his_o pardon_n will_v this_o miserable_a offendor_n fear_v death_n or_o condemnation_n if_o he_o be_v assure_v that_o now_o his_o pardon_n be_v in_o his_o friend_n hand_n and_o that_o the_o matter_n be_v by_o his_o prince_n refer_v to_o he_o as_o unto_o a_o supreme_a judge_n absolute_o to_o determine_v what_o he_o will_v but_o our_o saviour_n have_v not_o give_v good_n or_o gold_n or_o any_o corruptible_a thing_n but_o even_o his_o own_o most_o precious_a body_n to_o be_v crucify_v &_o his_o blood_n to_o be_v shed_v that_o by_o this_o inestimable_a price_n he_o may_v purchase_v our_o pardon_n of_o god_n our_o sovereign_a king_n now_o he_o have_v the_o law_n in_o his_o own_o hand_n and_o be_v appoint_v of_o god_n for_o our_o supreme_a judge_n to_o acquit_v we_o at_o his_o own_o pleasure_n who_o therefore_o can_v make_v any_o doubt_n of_o grace_n and_o pardon_n see_v his_o judge_n be_v his_o saviour_n who_o have_v love_v he_o so_o dear_o that_o to_o this_o end_n he_o have_v shed_v his_o precious_a blood_n that_o he_o may_v procure_v for_o he_o the_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o everlasting_a happiness_n and_o therefore_o if_o he_o will_v not_o stick_v to_o buy_v it_o at_o so_o high_a a_o rate_n how_o much_o more_o have_v buy_v it_o only_o for_o this_o purpose_n will_v he_o now_o bestow_v it_o if_o we_o seek_v unto_o he_o and_o earnest_o desire_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o mercy_n §_o sect._n 9_o experience_n reason_n draw_v from_o christ_n promise_n confirm_v by_o experience_n moreover_o as_o this_o our_o most_o gracious_a king_n and_o love_a saviour_n have_v sufficient_a power_n to_o pardon_v all_o our_o sin_n and_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o inestimable_a love_n be_v most_o certain_o willing_a to_o blot_v out_o all_o our_o wickedness_n if_o we_o repent_v and_o come_v unto_o he_o so_o also_o he_o have_v bind_v himself_o hereunto_o by_o most_o free_a and_o faithful_a promise_n matth._n 11.78_o come_v unto_o i_o all_o you_o that_o labour_n and_o be_v heany_o lade_v and_o i_o will_v ease_v you_o john_n 3.36_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o the_o son_n have_v everlasting_a life_n and_o joh_n 6.37_o he_o have_v assure_o promise_v that_o whosoever_o come_v unto_o he_o he_o will_v not_o cast_v away_o these_o and_o many_o such_o like_a gracious_a promise_n he_o have_v make_v of_o the_o performance_n whereof_o we_o need_v not_o to_o doubt_v especial_o consider_v that_o he_o give_v continual_a experience_n in_o his_o practice_n here_o on_o earth_n of_o his_o love_n goodness_n mercy_n and_o truth_n for_o who_o ever_o come_v unto_o he_o with_o any_o lawful_a suit_n and_o receive_v a_o repulse_n who_o ever_o entreat_v his_o help_n &_o be_v abandon_v who_o ever_o ask_v any_o thing_n of_o he_o which_o be_v profitable_a for_o he_o to_o receive_v and_o do_v not_o obtain_v his_o suit_n whatsoever_o sick_a come_v unto_o he_o receive_v their_o health_n whatsoever_o lame_a desire_v his_o help_n receive_v their_o limb_n whatsoever_o blind_a resort_v unto_o he_o receive_v their_o sight_n whatsoever_o sinner_n implore_v the_o forgiveness_n of_o his_o sin_n receive_v full_a remission_n and_o pardon_n yea_o so_o gracious_a merciful_a and_o love_a be_v this_o our_o king_n and_o redeemer_n that_o he_o prevent_v his_o poor_a miserable_a subject_n with_o his_o grace_n and_o seek_v all_o occasion_n of_o extend_v his_o love_n and_o mercy_n towards_o they_o give_v unto_o they_o more_o than_o they_o desire_v the_o sick_a of_o the_o palsy_n come_v unto_o he_o not_o only_o be_v cure_v of_o his_o disease_n but_o also_o receive_v the_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n matth._n 9_o zacheus_n desire_v but_o to_o see_v his_o face_n and_o

holy_a spirit_n like_o a_o glorious_a light_n have_v dispel_v the_o dark_a foggy_a mist_n of_o ignorance_n and_o illuminate_v the_o eye_n of_o their_o understanding_n with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n law_n they_o better_o discern_v their_o sin_n and_o miserable_a estate_n then_o in_o former_a time_n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n paul_n show_v unto_o we_o in_o his_o own_o example_n rom._n 7.9_o 7.9.10_o rom._n 7.9.10_o for_o say_v he_o i_o be_v once_o alive_a without_o the_o law_n but_o when_o the_o commandment_n come_v sin_n reviue_v 10._o but_o i_o die_v and_o the_o same_o commandment_n which_o be_v ordain_v unto_o life_n be_v find_v to_o be_v unto_o i_o unto_o death_n and_o ver_fw-la 13._o be_v that_o than_o which_o be_v good_a make_v death_n unto_o i_o god_n forbid_v but_o sin_n that_o it_o may_v appear_v sin_n wrought_v death_n in_o i_o by_o that_o which_o be_v good_a that_o sin_n may_v be_v out_o of_o measure_n sinful_a by_o the_o commandment_n so_o that_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o law_n do_v not_o make_v we_o more_o sinful_a but_o reveal_v those_o sin_n unto_o we_o which_o before_o we_o discern_v not_o as_o therefore_o the_o sun_n shine_v upon_o some_o filthy_a place_n do_v not_o make_v it_o so_o filthy_a but_o only_o do_v make_v it_o manifest_v which_o be_v not_o see_v in_o the_o dark_a and_o as_o the_o wholesome_a physic_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o those_o corruption_n which_o it_o purge_v out_o but_o by_o expel_v they_o out_o of_o the_o body_n show_v they_o unto_o we_o so_o the_o heavenly_a light_n and_o sovereign_a physic_n of_o god_n word_n do_v not_o work_v in_o we_o our_o filthy_a corruption_n and_o hurtful_a humour_n of_o sin_n but_o it_o reveal_v they_o unto_o we_o whereas_o before_o time_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o ignorance_n and_o blindness_n they_o be_v secret_a and_o hide_a §_o sect._n 6_o when_o therefore_o out_o of_o the_o former_a premise_n this_o conclusion_n be_v infer_v either_o by_o satan_n who_o continual_o like_o a_o malicious_a 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grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n will_v wax_v faint_a and_o die_v in_o we_o if_o we_o disarm_v ourselves_o of_o this_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n satan_n without_o any_o resistance_n will_v overcome_v we_o and_o take_v we_o captive_n force_v we_o as_o his_o miserable_a slave_n to_o commit_v all_o those_o work_n of_o darkness_n in_o which_o he_o will_v employ_v us._n and_o therefore_o as_o we_o tender_v the_o salvation_n of_o our_o own_o soul_n let_v we_o not_o be_v discourage_v from_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n by_o any_o suggestion_n whatsoever_o no_o not_o though_o we_o seem_v unto_o ourselves_o every_o time_n we_o come_v into_o the_o church_n to_o go_v a_o step_n towards_o hell_n for_o while_o we_o use_v god_n ordinance_n which_o be_v appoint_v as_o the_o mean_n for_o our_o conversion_n and_o salvation_n there_o be_v some_o good_a hope_n but_o when_o we_o utter_o neglect_v it_o our_o state_n be_v most_o desperate_a chap._n xl._n consolation_n for_o such_o as_o bewail_v their_o hardness_n of_o hart_n and_o want_n in_o prayer_n §_o sect._n 1_o other_o complain_v that_o they_o be_v so_o overwhelm_v with_o their_o hardness_n of_o hart_n all_o consolation_n for_o such_o as_o complain_v that_o they_o can_v pray_v at_o all_o and_o drowsy_a dulness_n of_o spirit_n that_o either_o they_o can_v pray_v at_o all_o or_o if_o they_o do_v it_o be_v barraine_o without_o all_o form_n or_o fashion_n or_o if_o they_o have_v the_o eloquence_n of_o the_o tongue_n &_o good_a set_a form_n of_o prayer_n yet_o they_o perform_v it_o cold_o and_o drowsilie_o without_o all_o earnestness_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n have_v their_o mind_n carry_v away_o with_o wander_a thought_n so_o that_o their_o prayer_n be_v but_o mere_a liplabour_n &_o therefore_o it_o be_v better_a not_o to_o pray_v at_o all_o because_o they_o can_v perform_v this_o duty_n in_o any_o good_a manner_n or_o measure_n as_o god_n require_v and_o this_o be_v a_o tentation_n wherewith_o even_o the_o dear_a child_n of_o god_n be_v much_o vex_v and_o trouble_v and_o therefore_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v amiss_o to_o answer_v the_o several_a branch_n of_o this_o complaint_n first_o therefore_o where_o as_o they_o complain_v that_o they_o can_v pray_v at_o all_o this_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v either_o general_o of_o all_o time_n or_o special_o at_o sometime_o if_o they_o say_v they_o can_v never_o pray_v it_o be_v very_o likely_a that_o either_o they_o forget_v or_o much_o deceive_v themselves_o for_o few_o or_o none_o who_o be_v altogether_o destitute_a of_o the_o spirit_n of_o supplication_n have_v any_o understanding_n to_o discern_v their_o want_n or_o any_o grace_n to_o bewail_v it_o but_o content_v themselves_o with_o their_o lip-labour_n as_o though_o they_o have_v perform_v acceptable_a service_n unto_o god_n and_o it_o be_v a_o work_n of_o one_o and_o the_o same_o spirit_n to_o make_v we_o see_v our_o infirmity_n with_o hatred_n and_o dislike_n of_o they_o and_o to_o move_v we_o earnest_o to_o desire_v of_o god_n that_o we_o may_v be_v free_v from_o they_o which_o earnest_a desire_n be_v hearty_a prayer_n but_o if_o they_o further_o affirm_v that_o they_o be_v most_o sure_o they_o do_v never_o pray_v unto_o god_n i_o answer_v that_o though_o this_o in_o itself_o be_v a_o most_o dangerous_a case_n for_o it_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o a_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n not_o to_o call_v upon_o god_n as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v 53.4_o psal_n 53.4_o psal_n 53.4_o yet_o they_o have_v no_o cause_n to_o despair_v for_o the_o same_o spirit_n which_o have_v reveal_v unto_o they_o this_o their_o sin_n and_o infirmity_n and_o have_v wrought_v in_o they_o a_o dislike_n thereof_o will_v also_o remove_v it_o and_o supply_v their_o want_n in_o god_n good_a time_n if_o they_o will_v labour_v for_o this_o good_a gift_n and_o not_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n when_o god_n offer_v they_o unto_o they_o power_n the_o gift_n of_o prayer_n not_o in_o our_o own_o power_n but_o 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we_o will_v arrogate_v unto_o ourselves_o as_o be_v a_o natural_a faculty_n and_o in_o our_o own_o power_n and_o also_o to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v more_o high_o esteem_v it_o and_o with_o more_o joy_n and_o diligence_n use_v it_o when_o we_o have_v it_o bestow_v on_o we_o lest_o through_o our_o negligence_n and_o slothfulness_n we_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o take_v it_o from_o us._n see_v therefore_o this_o hearty_a call_n upon_o god_n name_n be_v a_o gift_n of_o god_n &_o a_o work_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n in_o we_o which_o at_o sometime_o heretofore_o we_o have_v discern_v in_o ourselves_o let_v we_o not_o altogether_o be_v discourage_v though_o at_o sometime_o we_o want_v it_o 11.29_o rom._n 11.29_o for_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n be_v without_o repentance_n and_o though_o

the_o flesh_n fight_v against_o sathan_n nor_o sathan_n against_o the_o flesh_n nor_o either_o of_o they_o against_o themselves_o for_o so_o their_o kingdom_n be_v divide_v can_v not_o possible_o stand_v 12.25_o mat._n 12.25_o as_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o have_v teach_v we_o mat._n 12.25.26_o and_o therefore_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v soon_o other_o force_n which_o cause_v this_o opposition_n which_o can_v proceed_v from_o nothing_o else_o but_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n but_o this_o will_v more_o manifest_o appear_v if_o we_o consider_v the_o contrary_a affection_n and_o action_n which_o plain_o show_v themselves_o in_o this_o battle_n for_o we_o find_v our_o faith_n assault_v with_o doubt_v and_o infidelity_n &_o these_o also_o again_o beat_v back_o after_o they_o have_v get_v some_o ground_n and_o subdue_v with_o the_o strength_n of_o faith_n we_o discern_v also_o our_o affiance_n in_o god_n shrewd_o shake_v with_o diffidence_n and_o distrust_n and_o afterward_o this_o distrust_n vanquisheth_z again_o by_o affiance_n so_o as_o after_o we_o have_v utter_v through_o the_o violence_n ostentation_n some_o diffident_a and_o impatient_a speech_n yet_o at_o the_o length_n we_o grow_v to_o job_n resolution_n though_o he_o kill_v i_o yet_o will_v i_o trust_v in_o he_o 13.15_o job._n 13.15_o we_o may_v also_o discern_v our_o zeal_n sometime_o so_o hot_a in_o god_n service_n that_o it_o expel_v coldness_n and_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o dulness_n and_o drowsiness_n of_o spirit_n and_o sometime_o by_o they_o it_o be_v cool_v and_o in_o outward_a appearance_n quench_v and_o the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o all_o the_o other_o fruit_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n beside_o which_o fight_n and_o stir_v between_o they_o and_o their_o fruit_n the_o christian_n may_v observe_v in_o himself_o a_o mislike_v of_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n great_a grief_n and_o vexation_n of_o mind_n because_o he_o be_v still_o subject_a unto_o they_o and_o a_o 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saviour_n christ_n reason_v mat._n 7.16_o do_v man_n gather_v grape_n of_o thorn_n or_o fig_n of_o thistle_n 7.16_o mat._n 7.16_o so_o may_v i_o demand_v can_v the_o flesh_n in_o the_o which_o as_o the_o apostle_n affirm_v dwell_v no_o good_a thing_n 7.18_o rom._n 7.18_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v quite_o contrary_a to_o the_o nature_n thereof_o namely_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n hatred_n of_o itself_o and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o and_o carne_a desire_n of_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n it_o be_v impossible_a and_o therefore_o we_o may_v conclude_v that_o they_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o god_n spirit_n in_o we_o and_o consequent_o that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o be_v endue_v with_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n for_o as_o many_o as_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n 8._o rom._n 8._o they_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n which_o privilege_n belong_v only_o to_o the_o faithful_a as_o appear_v joh._n 1.12_o 1.12_o joh._n 1.12_o as_o many_o as_o receive_v he_o to_o they_o he_o give_v power_n to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n even_o to_o they_o that_o believe_v in_o his_o name_n so_o that_o whosoever_o have_v the_o spirit_n have_v faith_n also_o for_o the_o spirit_n and_o faith_n which_o be_v a_o fruit_n thereof_o can_v be_v sever_v §_o sect._n 10_o the_o four_o argument_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o have_v faith_n sanctification_n the_o 4._o argument_n take_v from_o our_o sanctification_n be_v our_o mortification_n and_o die_v unto_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o to_o newness_n of_o life_n for_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o be_v apply_v unto_o we_o by_o faith_n as_o it_o do_v wash_v away_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n so_o do_v it_o also_o cleanse_v we_o in_o some_o measure_n from_o the_o corruption_n themselves_o and_o as_o his_o death_n and_o obedience_n have_v merit_a the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n so_o also_o god_n spirit_n by_o virtue_n whereof_o we_o be_v more_o and_o more_o free_v from_o the_o bondage_n and_o servitude_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n and_o as_o by_o his_o resurrection_n he_o have_v make_v way_n for_o our_o second_o resurrection_n whereby_o we_o rise_v to_o everlasting_a happiness_n so_o also_o for_o our_o first_o resurrection_n whereby_o we_o rise_v from_o sin_n to_o newness_n of_o life_n if_o therefore_o we_o can_v find_v in_o ourselves_o that_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n be_v by_o little_a and_o little_o mortify_v that_o we_o strive_v and_o endeavour_v after_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n of_o life_n if_o our_o understanding_n be_v somewhat_o enlighten_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n truth_n and_o our_o stubborn_a will_n incline_v to_o holy_a obedience_n if_o we_o discern_v that_o our_o affection_n be_v in_o some_o measure_n change_v and_o renew_v then_o may_v we_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v endue_v with_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n which_o have_v apply_v unto_o we_o christ_n jesus_n and_o his_o bloodshed_n death_n &_o merit_n by_o virtue_n whereof_o this_o work_n of_o regeneration_n be_v begin_v in_o us._n §_o sect._n 11_o last_o sanctification_n the_o last_o argument_n take_v from_o the_o several_a fruit_n of_o sanctification_n we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o have_v faith_n by_o the_o several_a fruit_n of_o sanctification_n and_o regeneration_n which_o proceed_v from_o it_o for_o example_n when_o we_o can_v sorrow_n and_o grieve_v for_o our_o sin_n past_a not_o for_o any_o worldly_a loss_n or_o fear_n of_o punishment_n but_o because_o thereby_o we_o have_v offend_v god_n when_o as_o we_o hate_v our_o present_a sin_n and_o corruption_n especial_o those_o which_o stick_n fast_o unto_o we_o and_o be_v most_o please_v to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n when_o as_o we_o endeavour_v and_o strive_v to_o forsake_v and_o mortify_v all_o sin_n though_o our_o carnal_a affection_n be_v much_o endear_v to_o it_o by_o reason_n of_o some_o great_a pleasure_n or_o profit_v which_o it_o bring_v with_o it_o avoid_v with_o no_o less_o care_n those_o sin_n which_o bring_v worldly_a benefitt_a than_o those_o which_o be_v accompany_v with_o shame_n and_o punishment_n when_o as_o we_o love_v god_n even_o when_o he_o afflict_v we_o and_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n perform_v such_o holy_a duty_n and_o embrace_v such_o virtue_n not_o only_o which_o be_v commendable_a in_o the_o world_n but_o also_o those_o which_o be_v accompany_v with_o shame_n and_o reproach_n when_o as_o we_o love_v our_o brethren_n yea_o even_o our_o enemy_n and_o show_v this_o our_o love_n by_o give_v unto_o those_o who_o want_v and_o forgive_a those_o who_o offend_v we_o and_o when_o more_o especial_o we_o extend_v this_o love_n and_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o to_o those_o who_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n and_o among_o these_o principal_o to_o god_n minister_n who_o be_v instrument_n appoint_v of_o god_n for_o our_o conversion_n and_o salvation_n when_o as_o we_o can_v submit_v ourselves_o unto_o god_n will_n and_o rest_v content_v in_o all_o estate_n with_o his_o good_a pleasure_n when_o as_o we_o loathe_v this_o life_n and_o the_o vanity_n of_o the_o world_n and_o desire_v our_o dissolution_n that_o we_o may_v be_v with_o christ_n and_o be_v free_v from_o our_o sin_n when_o as_o we_o be_v patient_a in_o affliction_n and_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o have_v some_o hope_n of_o taste_v god_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n ground_v our_o hope_n upon_o god_n promise_n and_o our_o own_o former_a experience_n when_o as_o we_o delight_v in_o the_o hear_n and_o meditate_v in_o god_n word_n and_o continue_v constant_a in_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o his_o truth_n not_o only_a when_o our_o obedience_n be_v good_a cheap_a but_o also_o when_o it_o be_v dear_a and_o very_a costly_a and_o as_o well_o when_o it_o be_v

inferior_a and_o subordinate_a end_n be_v that_o our_o salvation_n may_v hereby_o be_v firm_o assure_v unto_o we_o for_o now_o our_o salvation_n be_v not_o in_o we_o but_o in_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n and_o it_o be_v ground_v not_o on_o our_o own_o work_n and_o worthiness_n but_o upon_o the_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o be_v a_o most_o certain_a and_o firm_a foundation_n which_o will_v never_o fail_v us._n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n show_v rom._n 4.16_o whereas_o he_o say_v 4.16_o rom._n 4.16_o that_o the_o coucnant_n of_o grace_n whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o everlasting_a salvation_n be_v make_v by_o faith_n that_o it_o may_v come_v by_o grace_n and_o the_o promise_n may_v be_v sure_a to_o all_o the_o seed_n §_o sect._n 4_o justification_n of_o the_o part_n of_o our_o justification_n the_o part_n of_o our_o justification_n be_v two_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n for_o as_o in_o every_o natural_a man_n there_o be_v the_o corruption_n guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o absence_n or_o privation_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n so_o in_o christ_n we_o have_v a_o remedy_n for_o both_o for_o the_o first_o by_o his_o passion_n and_o suffering_n for_o the_o other_o by_o his_o actual_a obedience_n and_o perfect_a fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n and_o this_o be_v manifest_a rom._n 4.6.7_o where_o the_o apostle_n distinct_o make_v mention_v 4.6.7_o rom._n 4.6.7_o of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o jesus_n christ_n impute_v without_o work_n and_o of_o the_o forgiveness_n cover_v and_o not_o impute_v of_o sin_n us._n that_o christ_n actual_a obedience_n whereby_o he_o fulfil_v the_o law_n be_v impute_v unt_v unto_o us._n neither_o be_v it_o sufficient_a for_o the_o obtain_n of_o everlasting_a life_n and_o happiness_n that_o our_o mediator_n shall_v by_o his_o death_n make_v full_a satisfaction_n for_o our_o sin_n both_o of_o commission_n and_o also_o omission_n but_o also_o that_o he_o shall_v clothe_v we_o with_o his_o active_a obedience_n whereby_o we_o may_v appear_v perfect_o righteous_a before_o god_n the_o truth_n hereof_o may_v further_o appear_v if_o we_o consider_v first_o that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v not_o bind_v to_o fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o himself_o because_o he_o be_v from_o the_o first_o moment_n of_o his_o conception_n assume_v into_o the_o hypostatical_a and_o personal_a union_n with_o the_o second_o person_n in_o trinity_n and_o consequent_o be_v not_o only_a man_n but_o god_n also_o and_o therefore_o not_o bind_v to_o any_o law_n neither_o need_v any_o legal_a righteousness_n be_v already_o endue_v with_o a_o far_o more_o excellent_a righteousness_n even_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n so_o that_o either_o our_o saviour_n perform_v obedience_n to_o the_o law_n to_o no_o purpose_n or_o else_o to_o this_o end_n that_o he_o may_v impute_v it_o unto_o we_o and_o thereby_o endue_v we_o with_o such_o a_o most_o perfect_a and_o everlasting_a righteousness_n as_o may_v give_v unto_o we_o the_o right_a of_o eternal_a life_n second_o if_o only_o our_o sin_n be_v pardon_v and_o we_o not_o not_o make_v partaker_n of_o christ_n active_a righteousness_n our_o impute_a righteousness_n shall_v not_o excel_v the_o righteousness_n of_o adam_n before_o his_o fall_n for_o he_o neither_o commit_v sin_n of_o omission_n nor_o commission_n till_o he_o transgress_v god_n commandment_n in_o eat_v of_o the_o forbid_a fruit_n but_o we_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o a_o more_o excellent_a righteousness_n by_o faith_n than_o we_o lose_v in_o adam_n even_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n by_o the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n christ_n 3.22_o rom._n 3.22_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 3.22_o which_o consist_v not_o only_o in_o the_o absence_n of_o evil_a and_o sin_n but_o in_o the_o prefence_n also_o of_o actual_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n three_o and_o last_o because_o it_o be_v my_o purpose_n only_o to_o touch_v this_o point_n by_o the_o way_n as_o not_o so_o proper_o belong_v to_o this_o treatise_n we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n jesus_n and_o he_o be_v become_v our_o head_n and_o we_o his_o member_n by_o reason_n of_o which_o union_n as_o he_o communicate_v himself_o unto_o we_o so_o also_o that_o which_o belong_v unto_o he_o as_o he_o be_v our_o mediator_n and_o consequent_o not_o only_a his_o passive_a obedience_n whereby_o he_o have_v make_v full_a satisfaction_n for_o our_o sin_n but_o also_o his_o actual_a righteousness_n whereby_o he_o perfect_o fulfil_v the_o law_n and_o thus_o it_o appear_v that_o our_o justification_n consist_v of_o two_o part_n the_o first_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o the_o full_a satisfaction_n of_o christ_n by_o his_o death_n and_o suffering_n the_o other_o the_o imputation_n of_o his_o habitual_a and_o active_a righteousness_n the_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v the_o first_o part_n of_o justification_n whereby_o god_n forgive_v for_o the_o death_n and_o full_a satisfaction_n of_o christ_n all_o our_o sin_n both_o original_a and_o actual_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n so_o as_o they_o shall_v never_o be_v impute_v to_o our_o condemnation_n neither_o in_o this_o life_n nor_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v 32.1_o psal_n 32.1_o and_o of_o this_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v psal_n 32.1_o bless_a be_v the_o man_n who_o wickedness_n be_v forgive_v and_o who_o sin_n be_v cover_v 2._o bless_a be_v the_o man_n unto_o who_o the_o lord_n impute_v not_o iniquity_n so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o god_n be_v in_o christ_n and_o reconcile_v the_o world_n to_o himself_o not_o impute_v their_o sin_n unto_o they_o 5.19_o 2._o cor._n 5.19_o 2._o cor._n 5.19_o the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n be_v the_o other_o part_n of_o our_o justification_n whereby_o god_n impute_v unto_o every_o believer_n the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o mediator_n jesus_n christ_n as_o if_o it_o be_v proper_o their_o own_o and_o perform_v by_o they_o that_o be_v clothe_v therewith_o they_o may_v be_v perfect_o righteous_a in_o god_n sight_n and_o so_o obtain_v the_o right_n unto_o everlasting_a life_n and_o happiness_n and_o of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 4.6_o 4.6_o rom._n 4.6_o even_o as_o say_v he_o david_n declare_v the_o blessedness_n of_o the_o man_n unto_o who_o god_n impute_v righteousness_n without_o work_n 9.30_o rom._n 9.30_o and_o rom._n 9.30_o the_o gentile_n which_o follow_v not_o righteousness_n have_v attain_a unto_o righteousness_n even_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o faith_n so_o phil._n 3.8.9_o 3.8.9_o phil._n 3.8.9_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o he_o account_v all_o thing_n loss_n and_o judge_v they_o to_o be_v dung_n that_o he_o may_v win_v christ_n and_o may_v be_v find_v in_o he_o not_o have_v his_o one_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o the_o law_n but_o that_o which_o be_v of_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n even_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o god_n through_o faith_n jer._n 23.6_o now_o this_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n be_v twofold_a his_o habitual_a and_o inhaerent_a holiness_n and_o innocence_n whereby_o he_o be_v free_a from_o all_o corruption_n and_o sin_n both_o original_a and_o actual_a and_o endue_v with_o all_o holiness_n and_o purity_n of_o nature_n from_o the_o first_o moment_n of_o his_o conception_n and_o of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 2_o cor._n 5.21_o he_o that_o know_v no_o sin_n be_v make_v sin_n for_o us._n 4.15_o 2._o cor._n 5.21_o 1._o pet._n 2.22_o heb._n 4.15_o and_o 1._o pet._n 2.22_o who_o do_v no_o sin_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o guile_n find_v in_o his_o mouth_n so_o heb._n 4.15_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v without_o sin_n and_o 1._o pet._n 1.19_o 8.46_o 1._o pet._n 1.19_o joh._n 8.46_o he_o be_v call_v the_o lamb_n undefiled_a and_o without_o spot_n and_o himself_o challenge_v the_o jew_n joh._n 8.46_o which_o of_o you_o can_v rebuke_v i_o of_o sin_n and_o this_o holiness_n be_v impute_v unto_o we_o be_v oppose_v to_o our_o original_a sin_n and_o natural_a corruption_n the_o other_o be_v his_o actual_a righteousness_n whereby_o he_o perform_v perfect_a obedience_n unto_o the_o law_n in_o all_o his_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n through_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o his_o life_n and_o this_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o and_o become_v we_o by_o reason_n of_o that_o union_n which_o be_v between_o christ_n and_o we_o be_v oppose_v unto_o our_o actual_a transgression_n whereby_o we_o have_v break_v the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n both_o in_o omit_v the_o duty_n which_o be_v command_v and_o in_o commit_v the_o vice_n and_o sin_n which_o be_v forbid_v the_o person_n who_o be_v thus_o justify_v be_v all_o the_o faithful_a and_o they_o only_a who_o do_v apply_v the_o righteousness_n of_o jesus_n christ_n unto_o themselves_o by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n and_o thus_o the_o apostle_n do_v

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which_o do_v most_o impugn_v it_o it_o sanctification_n what_o be_v it_o for_o the_o first_o sanctification_n be_v a_o action_n of_o the_o whole_a trinity_n whereby_o the_o believer_n already_o justify_v be_v by_o little_a and_o little_o renew_v according_a to_o god_n image_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n by_o the_o mortification_n of_o the_o flesh_n with_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o and_o the_o quicken_a of_o the_o spirit_n and_o this_o be_v our_o sanctification_n which_o be_v express_v in_o the_o scripture_n by_o diverse_a name_n and_o phrase_n for_o it_o be_v call_v regeneration_n the_o new_a birth_n renovation_n the_o put_v off_o or_o mortify_v of_o the_o old_a man_n and_o the_o put_v on_o or_o quicken_a of_o the_o new_a man_n and_o such_o like_a the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v god_n himself_o who_o as_o he_o alone_o justifi_v we_o and_o free_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n so_o he_o only_o sanctifi_v we_o and_o 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36.26_o and_o 34.28_o a_o new_a heart_n will_v i_o give_v you_o and_o a_o new_a spirit_n will_v i_o put_v into_o you_o and_o i_o will_v take_v away_o the_o stony_a heart_n out_o of_o your_o body_n and_o i_o will_v give_v you_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n desire_v the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o thessalonian_o beg_v it_o at_o god_n hand_n 1._o thes_n 5.23_o the_o very_a god_n of_o peace_n sanctify_v you_o throughout_o 51.13_o 1._o thes_n 5.23_o psalm_n 51.13_o and_o david_n find_v the_o want_n hereof_o in_o himself_o have_v his_o recourse_n unto_o god_n psalm_n 51.10_o create_v in_o i_o a_o clean_a heart_n o_o god_n and_o renew_v a_o right_a spirit_n within_o i_o so_o that_o as_o god_n do_v begin_v in_o we_o this_o work_n of_o sanctification_n so_o likewise_o he_o do_v accomplish_v and_o finish_v it_o and_o therefore_o as_o we_o be_v whole_o to_o ascribe_v unto_o god_n our_o election_n vocation_n and_o justification_n so_o also_o our_o 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this_o will_n desire_n and_o endeavour_n be_v his_o work_n likewise_o yet_o these_o exhortation_n to_o godliness_n be_v to_o good_a purpose_n for_o with_o the_o exhortation_n god_n join_v the_o operation_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o while_o he_o command_v we_o he_o give_v power_n also_o to_o perform_v that_o which_o he_o command_v while_o he_o exhort_v we_o to_o sanctification_n he_o himself_o sanctifi_v we_o with_o his_o spirit_n §_o sect._n 2_o now_o further_o we_o be_v to_o know_v 9.14_o that_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n be_v common_a to_o the_o three_o person_n in_o trinity_n it_o be_v 3.5_o eph._n 2.4.5_o heb._n 9.14_o that_o as_o all_o other_o work_v of_o god_n which_o he_o exercise_v towards_o his_o creature_n so_o this_o work_n of_o sanctification_n likewise_o be_v common_a unto_o the_o three_o person_n in_o the_o trinity_n for_o first_o god_n

the_o father_n sanctifi_v we_o by_o give_v we_o his_o son_n and_o send_v his_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o this_o work_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o he_o tit._n 3.5_o eph._n 2.4.5_o god_n the_o son_n sanctifi_v we_o by_o mortify_v our_o sin_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o blood_n purge_v our_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n and_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o resurrection_n raise_v we_o also_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o last_o by_o his_o death_n have_v merit_v for_o we_o god_n spirit_n and_o rise_v again_o have_v send_v he_o unto_o we_o whereby_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o therefore_o he_o also_o be_v say_v to_o have_v sanctify_v we_o and_o god_n be_v say_v to_o have_v sanctify_v we_o in_o he_o 2.11_o eph._n 5.26_o 1._o cor._n 2.11_o eph._n 5.26_o 1._o cor._n 2.11_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n also_o sanctifi_v we_o by_o apply_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n unto_o we_o and_o so_o immediate_o begin_v continue_v 3.5_o joh._n 3.5_o 6._o act._n 11.16_o tit._n 3.5_o and_o perfect_v this_o work_n in_o we_o and_o therefore_o most_o usual_o in_o the_o scripture_n this_o work_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o he_o joh._n 3.5_o 6._o act._n 11.16_o tit._n 3.5_o and_o thus_o it_o appear_v that_o god_n himself_o be_v the_o principal_a and_o only_a efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n upon_o which_o point_n i_o have_v the_o long_o insist_v to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o in_o this_o work_n rest_n upon_o our_o own_o strength_n for_o than_o we_o shall_v be_v subject_a to_o many_o discouragement_n and_o lie_v open_a to_o innumerable_a temptation_n ground_v upon_o our_o small_a measure_n and_o slow_a progress_n in_o our_o sanctification_n as_o also_o upon_o the_o great_a difficulty_n and_o manifold_a discouragement_n which_o both_o stay_v we_o in_o the_o birth_n and_o hinder_v our_o full_a growth_n in_o true_a godliness_n all_o which_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o power_n prove_v this_o work_n not_o only_o hard_a but_o even_o impossible_a for_o we_o to_o be_v perfect_v and_o accomplish_v but_o rather_o that_o we_o rely_v ourselves_o upon_o the_o lord_n infinite_a power_n and_o gracious_a promise_n whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v notwithstanding_o our_o own_o exceed_a weakness_n that_o he_o will_v not_o only_o begin_v but_o also_o finish_v and_o perfect_v this_o good_a work_n in_o us._n §_o sect._n 3_o and_o thus_o much_o concern_v the_o principal_a efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n mercy_n the_o motive_n cause_n god_n sole_a mercy_n the_o motive_n cause_n which_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o sanctify_v we_o be_v his_o own_o mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n the_o first_o be_v express_v by_o the_o apostle_n 1._o pet._n 1.3_o whereas_o it_o be_v say_v 1.3_o 1._o pet._n 1.3_o that_o god_n according_a to_o his_o abundant_a mercy_n have_v beget_v we_o again_o etc._n etc._n the_o other_o be_v imply_v by_o paul_n eph._n 2.5_o where_o he_o say_v that_o god_n have_v quicken_v we_o in_o christ_n 2.5_o ephes_n 2.5_o who_o by_o his_o death_n merit_v not_o only_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n for_o we_o but_o also_o god_n spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v sanctify_v so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o any_o good_a inclination_n unto_o holiness_n in_o we_o or_o any_o thing_n else_o wherein_o we_o excel_v other_o which_o move_v god_n to_o sanctify_v we_o 2.1.3_o eph._n 2.1.3_o for_o we_o be_v all_o alike_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n and_o dead_a in_o our_o sin_n but_o only_o his_o own_o boundless_a mercy_n and_o the_o alsufficient_a merit_n of_o christ_n our_o saviour_n be_v the_o only_a cause_n which_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o give_v we_o his_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o raise_v from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o arrogate_v the_o praise_n of_o our_o sanctification_n in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n unto_o ourselves_o but_o ascribe_v all_o the_o glory_n to_o god_n who_o be_v the_o sole_a author_n and_o finisher_n of_o it_o §_o sect._n 4_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n 1.23_o of_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n joh._n 15.3_o and_o 17.17_o jam._n 1.18_o 1._o pet._n 1.23_o be_v either_o external_a or_o internal_a the_o external_a be_v first_o the_o word_n of_o god_n of_o which_o our_o saviour_n speak_v joh._n 15.3_o now_o be_v you_o clean_o through_o the_o word_n which_o i_o have_v speak_v unto_o you_o and_o cap._n 17.17_o sanctify_v they_o with_o thy_o truth_n thy_o word_n be_v truth_n so_o the_o apostle_n james_n chap._n 1.18_o of_o his_o own_o will_n beget_v he_o we_o with_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n affirm_v that_o we_o be_v bear_v anew_o not_o of_o mortal_a seed_n but_o of_o immortal_a by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n the_o word_n of_o god_n therefore_o be_v a_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n in_o which_o respect_n also_o the_o minister_n by_o who_o ministry_n we_o be_v convert_v and_o regenerate_v be_v say_v to_o be_v our_o spiritual_a father_n who_o have_v beget_v we_o unto_o god_n 10._o 1._o cor._n 4.15_o philem_n v._o 10._o as_o appear_v 1._o cor._n 4.15_o and_o philem_n vers_fw-la 10._o in_o both_o which_o place_n paul_n challenge_v this_o title_n unto_o himself_o another_o external_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v the_o sacrament_n especial_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o ananias_n say_v unto_o paul_n act._n 22.16_o arise_v and_o be_v baptize_v &_o wash_v away_o thy_o sin_n 5.26_o act._n 22.16_o eph._n 5.26_o so_o eph._n 5.26_o it_o be_v say_v that_o christ_n give_v himself_o for_o his_o church_n that_o he_o may_v sanctify_v it_o and_o cleanse_v it_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o water_n through_o the_o word_n the_o which_o place_n as_o they_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v principal_o of_o the_o wash_n of_o justification_n whereby_o we_o be_v purge_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n so_o also_o of_o the_o wash_n of_o sanctification_n whereby_o we_o be_v cleanse_v from_o the_o sin_n and_o corruption_n themselves_o the_o internal_a instrument_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n without_o which_o the_o other_o outward_a instrument_n be_v uneffectual_a in_o those_o who_o be_v of_o year_n neither_o must_v we_o think_v that_o the_o bare_a action_n of_o hear_v or_o the_o outward_a wash_n take_v away_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n unless_o the_o word_n and_o thing_n signify_v in_o the_o sacrament_n be_v apply_v unto_o we_o by_o a_o true_a faith_n for_o the_o word_n which_o we_o hear_v profit_v not_o unless_o it_o be_v mix_v with_o faith_n in_o those_o that_o hear_v it_o 4.2_o heb._n 4.2_o heb._n 4.2_o and_o unless_o those_o that_o be_v capable_a of_o faith_n believe_v with_o all_o their_o heart_n 8.37_o act._n 8.37_o it_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n to_o be_v baptize_v act._n 8.37_o and_o therefore_o unto_o the_o other_o we_o must_v join_v this_o instrument_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n if_o we_o will_v attain_v unto_o true_a sanctification_n for_o faith_n purify_v the_o heart_n and_o be_v fruitful_a in_o the_o work_n of_o love_n 5.6_o act._n 15.9_o gal._n 5.6_o as_o the_o scripture_n speak_v §_o sect._n 5_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o set_v down_o the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n wrought_v of_o the_o manner_n how_o our_o sanctification_n be_v wrought_v in_o the_o next_o place_n let_v we_o consider_v of_o the_o manner_n how_o this_o work_n be_v wrought_v in_o us._n for_o the_o understanding_n whereof_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n principal_o by_o god_n spirit_n and_o instrumental_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o so_o make_v member_n of_o his_o mystical_a body_n do_v participate_v the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n burial_n and_o resurrection_n whereby_o not_o only_o our_o justification_n but_o also_o our_o sanctification_n be_v derive_v unto_o us._n for_o first_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n our_o sin_n be_v mortify_v and_o our_o corruption_n crucify_v together_o with_o he_o as_o appear_v rom._n 6.6_o know_v this_o 6.6_o rom._n 6.6_o that_o our_o old_a man_n be_v crucify_v with_o he_o that_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n may_v be_v destroy_v that_o henceforth_o we_o shall_v not_o serve_v sin_n second_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o burial_n this_o death_n of_o sin_n be_v as_o it_o be_v further_o continue_v and_o thereby_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n be_v more_o and_o more_o subdue_v and_o keep_v under_o that_o they_o can_v rise_v and_o rebel_n against_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 6.3_o where_o he_o say_v 6.3_o rom._n 6.3_o that_o we_o be_v bury_v with_o christ_n into_o his_o death_n three_o by_o virtue_n of_o

cause_n of_o our_o mortification_n which_o be_v the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o burial_n 6.4.5_o rom._n 6.4.5_o communicate_v and_o apply_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n whereby_o we_o be_v ingraft_v into_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n and_o so_o make_v partaker_n of_o the_o power_n and_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n which_o be_v derive_v unto_o we_o do_v not_o only_o take_v away_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o do_v mortify_v and_o kill_v our_o natural_a corruption_n which_o heretofore_o whole_o rule_v and_o oversway_v us._n second_o the_o form_n manner_n and_o progress_n of_o this_o work_n be_v here_o express_v namely_o the_o weaken_n subdue_a and_o kill_v of_o our_o corruption_n by_o little_a and_o little_a so_o that_o this_o work_n be_v not_o perfect_v at_o once_o and_o in_o a_o instant_n but_o by_o degree_n first_o it_o be_v weaken_v and_o the_o power_n thereof_o somewhat_o abate_v so_o as_o though_o it_o bear_v sway_n in_o we_o yet_o it_o do_v not_o whole_o over-rule_v we_o without_o resistance_n as_o it_o be_v use_v to_o do_v in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o ignorance_n then_o be_v further_o enable_v by_o virtue_n of_o god_n spirit_n work_v in_o we_o we_o prevail_v against_o it_o so_o that_o though_o it_o often_o rebel_n yet_o do_v we_o subdue_v it_o and_o obtain_v victory_n last_o obtain_v a_o great_a measure_n of_o the_o spirit_n we_o mortify_v and_o kill_v it_o that_o be_v though_o we_o do_v not_o utter_o deprive_v it_o of_o life_n and_o motion_n yet_o we_o give_v it_o such_o a_o deadly_a wound_n that_o it_o never_o recover_v his_o former_a strength_n but_o still_o pine_v and_o languish_v till_o with_o the_o death_n of_o the_o body_n it_o also_o die_v and_o be_v whole_o abolish_v now_o while_o it_o be_v in_o this_o consumption_n and_o near_o unto_o death_n have_v a_o long_a time_n before_o be_v weak_a oftentimes_o it_o seem_v to_o recover_v strength_n and_o to_o offer_v some_o violence_n unto_o the_o regenerate_a part_n but_o this_o must_v not_o discourage_v we_o as_o though_o now_o it_o be_v on_o the_o mend_a hand_n and_o like_a to_o be_v restore_v to_o it_o former_a health_n and_o strength_n for_o as_o it_o fare_v with_o those_o that_o lie_v upon_o their_o deathbead_n so_o it_o be_v with_o our_o sick_a flesh_n and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o after_o that_o nature_n seem_v spend_v and_o the_o power_n thereof_o whole_o decay_v oftentimes_o fall_v into_o some_o grievous_a fit_n wherein_o there_o be_v a_o fight_n between_o life_n and_o death_n their_o strength_n seem_v redouble_v and_o far_o great_a than_o ever_o it_o be_v but_o be_v of_o good_a comfort_n it_o be_v no_o sign_n of_o health_n but_o a_o pang_n of_o death_n which_o near_o approach_v and_o thus_o you_o see_v the_o death_n of_o sin_n and_o our_o natural_a corruption_n now_o as_o in_o the_o death_n of_o the_o body_n there_o be_v a_o certain_a progress_n therein_o namely_o when_o the_o dead_a carcase_n be_v also_o bury_v so_o also_o there_o be_v not_o only_o a_o death_n of_o sin_n 3.3.5_o rom._n 6.4_o col._n 2.12_o and_o 3.3.5_o but_o also_o a_o burial_n the_o which_o be_v wrought_v by_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n burial_n apply_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n spirit_n whereby_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o sin_n which_o be_v already_o slay_v and_o dead_a do_v so_o remain_v and_o continue_v so_o that_o this_o burial_n of_o sin_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o further_a progress_n and_o continuance_n of_o our_o mortification_n of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 6.4_o rom._n 6.4_o rom._n 6.4_o we_o be_v bury_v then_o with_o he_o by_o baptism_n into_o his_o death_n etc._n etc._n so_o col._n 2.12_o §_o sect._n 3_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v what_o our_o mortification_n be_v necessary_a that_o the_o work_n of_o mortification_n be_v hard_a and_o necessary_a which_o as_o it_o be_v a_o work_n most_o hard_o so_o also_o most_o necessary_a the_o difficulty_n appear_v by_o the_o name_n which_o be_v borrow_v from_o the_o practice_n of_o surgeon_n who_o before_o they_o cut_v off_o any_o member_n do_v first_o mortify_v it_o that_o after_o they_o may_v take_v it_o away_o with_o less_o sense_n of_o pain_n and_o this_o be_v imply_v by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n whereas_o he_o injoin_v we_o if_o our_o right_a hand_n or_o eye_n offend_v we_o to_o cut_v it_o off_o and_o pluck_v it_o out_o and_o plain_o express_v by_o the_o apostle_n paul_n col._n 3.5_o mortify_v therefore_o your_o member_n which_o be_v in_o the_o earth_n fornication_n uncleanness_n 3.5_o col._n 3.5_o the_o inordinate_a affection_n evil_a concupiscence_n and_o covetousness_n etc._n etc._n where_o call_v these_o sin_n by_o the_o name_n of_o member_n he_o intimate_v thus_o much_o that_o they_o be_v as_o dear_a unto_o we_o as_o the_o member_n of_o our_o body_n and_o also_o that_o it_o be_v as_o unpleasant_a and_o painful_a unto_o we_o to_o forsake_v our_o natural_a corruption_n as_o to_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o hand_n eye_n or_o foot_n but_o though_o this_o work_n be_v most_o hard_o yet_o it_o be_v most_o necessary_a for_o the_o best_a thing_n that_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n and_o unregenerate_a part_n even_o the_o wisdom_n thereof_o be_v death_n and_o enmity_n against_o god_n 8._o rom._n 8.6_o 7_o 8._o because_o it_o be_v not_o subject_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n neither_o in_o deed_n can_v be_v rom._n 8.6_o 7._o neither_o can_v we_o do_v any_o thing_n please_v unto_o god_n so_o long_o as_o we_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n as_o it_o be_v verse_n 8._o last_o if_o we_o live_v after_o the_o flesh_n we_o shall_v die_v even_o the_o everlasting_a death_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n but_o if_o we_o mortify_v the_o deed_n of_o the_o body_n by_o the_o spirit_n we_o shall_v live_v even_o the_o life_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n upon_o earth_n and_o the_o life_n of_o glory_n and_o eternal_a happiness_n in_o god_n kingdom_n and_o therefore_o if_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o be_v in_o amity_n with_o god_n who_o love_a kindness_n be_v better_a than_o life_n 63.4_o psalm_n 63.4_o or_o to_o perform_v obedience_n unto_o the_o law_n of_o god_n or_o to_o do_v any_o thing_n please_v in_o his_o sight_n or_o to_o escape_v death_n and_o damnation_n or_o to_o enjoy_v life_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n then_o be_v it_o also_o necessary_a to_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o how_o hard_a and_o unpleasant_a soever_o this_o work_n seem_v unto_o us._n so_o that_o the_o difficulty_n must_v not_o discourage_v we_o but_o rather_o double_v our_o diligence_n and_o because_o it_o be_v a_o pain_n intolerable_a to_o part_v with_o our_o sin_n so_o long_o as_o they_o remain_v like_o lively_a member_n of_o the_o body_n of_o our_o flesh_n therefore_o as_o chirurgeon_n to_o make_v the_o pain_n tolerable_a to_o the_o patient_a do_v first_o use_v mean_n to_o mortify_v themember_v which_o they_o purpose_v to_o cut_v off_o so_o let_v we_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o weaken_v the_o strength_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o mortify_v our_o carnal_a affection_n and_o then_o we_o shall_v suffer_v they_o to_o be_v quite_o cut_v off_o and_o take_v from_o we_o without_o any_o extraordinary_a passion_n or_o sense_n of_o pain_n §_o sect._n 4_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v our_o mortification_n thereof_o of_o vivification_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o wherein_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n communicate_v and_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n do_v raise_v we_o up_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n the_o cause_n of_o our_o vivification_n be_v the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n apply_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n spirit_n the_o which_o virtue_n flow_v from_o his_o deity_n be_v first_o powerful_a in_o his_o own_o flesh_n raise_v it_o out_o of_o grave_n and_o give_v it_o victory_n over_o sin_n and_o death_n and_o be_v derive_v from_o our_o head_n and_o communicate_v unto_o we_o who_o be_v member_n of_o his_o body_n it_o do_v also_o revive_v we_o who_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o lead_v a_o new_a life_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n this_o appear_v rom._n 6.4_o where_o he_o say_v that_o we_o be_v bury_v with_o he_o by_o baptism_n into_o his_o death_n that_o like_a as_o christ_n be_v raise_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a by_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o father_n so_o we_o also_o shall_v walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n 3.10.11_o phili_n 3.10.11_o so_o philip._n 3.10_o 11._o where_o paul_n desire_v not_o only_o to_o be_v clothe_v with_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n for_o his_o justification_n but_o also_o to_o know_v and_o

and_o the_o lord_n withdraw_v his_o assist_a hand_n from_o the_o proud_a to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v learn_v to_o be_v more_o humble_a by_o his_o grievous_a fall_n yea_o he_o resist_v he_o and_o therefore_o how_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o he_o shall_v stand_v but_o contrariwise_o he_o give_v grace_n to_o the_o humble_a and_o fill_v he_o who_o acknowledge_v his_o own_o emptiness_n with_o good_a thing_n 1.53_o 1._o pet._n 5.5_o luk._n 1.53_o but_o the_o proud_a who_o be_v full_a in_o his_o own_o conceit_n he_o fend_v empty_a away_o §_o sect._n 14_o alone_o that_o we_o may_v be_v move_v to_o rest_v on_o christ_n alone_o second_o he_o leave_v in_o we_o corruption_n and_o imperfection_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o rest_v in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n which_o though_o it_o be_v as_o great_a as_o adam_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocence_n yet_o it_o be_v no_o sure_a ground_n to_o rest_v upon_o but_o in_o the_o alone_a righteousness_n of_o christ_n jesus_n which_o be_v all-sufficient_a and_o a_o foundation_n so_o unremovable_a that_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n can_v overturn_v it_o nor_o any_o that_o be_v build_v upon_o it_o upon_o which_o sure_a pillar_n we_o will_v hardly_o rely_v so_o long_o as_o we_o have_v in_o our_o hand_n the_o reed_n of_o our_o own_o righteousness_n we_o be_v natural_o incline_v rather_o to_o seek_v for_o salvation_n in_o ourselves_o than_o elsewhere_o §_o sect._n 15_o warfare_n that_o we_o may_v be_v exercise_v in_o the_o christian_a warfare_n three_o he_o leave_v in_o we_o these_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o we_o may_v exercise_v ourselves_o in_o fight_v against_o they_o and_o so_o be_v keep_v from_o idleness_n the_o mother_n and_o nurse_n of_o all_o evil_a and_o as_o he_o will_v not_o at_o once_o cast_v out_o the_o canaanite_n before_o the_o israelite_n but_o by_o little_a and_o little_a lest_o the_o land_n shall_v grow_v unto_o a_o wilderness_n and_o the_o wild_a beast_n shall_v multiply_v against_o they_o so_o he_o will_v not_o sudden_o cast_v out_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n but_o suffer_v we_o to_o prevail_v against_o they_o by_o little_a and_o little_a least_o give_v ourselves_o unto_o idleness_n when_o there_o be_v no_o opposition_n make_v against_o we_o there_o grow_v in_o we_o as_o in_o a_o wilderness_n the_o noisome_a weed_n and_o thorn_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o wild_a beast_n of_o all_o outrageous_a wickedness_n which_o will_v devour_v and_o utter_o destroy_v us._n whereas_o contrariwise_o when_o we_o be_v assault_v outward_o with_o the_o force_n of_o sathan_n and_o the_o world_n and_o inward_o with_o the_o flesh_n and_o our_o natural_a corruption_n we_o have_v enemy_n against_o who_o we_o may_v exercise_v our_o faith_n affiance_n hope_v patience_n courage_n and_o all_o other_o grace_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v and_o by_o exercise_n increase_v they_o we_o fight_v the_o lord_n battle_n like_o his_o valiant_a soldier_n and_o be_v assist_v by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n we_o obtain_v victory_n and_o with_o our_o conquest_n a_o more_o excellent_a crown_n of_o eternal_a glory_n 3.21_o revel_v 2.26.27_o and_o 3.21_o as_o appear_v revel_v 2.26_o 27._o and_o 3.21_o §_o sect._n 16_o last_o he_o suffer_v we_o to_o be_v molest_v and_o vex_v with_o the_o relic_n of_o our_o sin_n life_n that_o we_o may_v be_v move_v to_o loath_a the_o world_n and_o to_o long_o for_o eternal_a life_n that_o hereby_o he_o may_v make_v we_o to_o loathe_v this_o world_n and_o vale_n of_o misery_n wherein_o we_o can_v do_v nothing_o but_o break_v the_o commandment_n of_o our_o dear_a love_a father_n and_o may_v be_v move_v to_o desire_v that_o heavenly_a life_n in_o god_n kingdom_n when_o have_v lay_v aside_o all_o corruption_n we_o shall_v be_v endue_v with_o all_o perfection_n and_o be_v full_o enable_v to_o perform_v such_o obedience_n unto_o god_n as_o he_o require_v for_o see_v sin_n be_v not_o full_o vanquish_v till_o it_o be_v subdue_v by_o our_o death_n nor_o we_o ever_o at_o rest_n and_o free_v from_o the_o assault_n thereof_o till_o we_o rest_v in_o the_o grave_n therefore_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v content_a to_o forsake_v the_o world_n because_o they_o can_v not_o otherwise_o forsake_v their_o sin_n and_o desire_v rather_o to_o endure_v death_n than_o they_o will_v have_v sin_n to_o live_v with_o they_o as_o appeareth_z in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o apostle_n paul_n phil._n 1.22.23_o 1.22.23_o phil._n 1.22.23_o §_o sect._n 17_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v the_o wisdom_n and_o power_n of_o god_n who_o turn_v even_o the_o sin_n of_o his_o child_n to_o their_o good_a point_n the_o conclusion_n of_o the_o former_a point_n which_o be_v in_o their_o own_o nature_n evil_a and_o therefore_o though_o we_o be_v continual_o to_o bewail_v they_o &_o to_o desire_v by_o all_o mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o they_o yet_o we_o be_v not_o desperate_o to_o sink_v under_o they_o not_o dare_v to_o encounter_v they_o see_v now_o they_o can_v condemn_v we_o nay_o not_o so_o much_o as_o hurt_v we_o but_o rather_o be_v so_o order_v by_o god_n alwise_a providence_n that_o they_o serve_v for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o further_a of_o our_o salvation_n so_o that_o we_o do_v not_o with_o willing_a delight_n nor_o slavish_a fear_n yield_v unto_o they_o but_o to_o the_o uttermost_a of_o our_o power_n make_v resistance_n and_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o overcome_v they_o §_o sect._n 18_o now_o in_o the_o fist_n and_o last_o place_n let_v we_o consider_v sin_n the_o last_o consolation_n take_v from_o our_o assure_a victory_n against_o sin_n that_o though_o our_o flesh_n be_v never_o so_o strong_a and_o the_o innumerable_a corruption_n thereof_o seem_v unresistable_a and_o though_o on_o the_o other_o side_n our_o spiritual_a man_n seem_v never_o so_o weak_a and_o feeble_a yet_o we_o be_v not_o hereby_o to_o be_v discourage_v see_v the_o regenerate_a part_n shall_v most_o certain_o obtain_v the_o victory_n in_o the_o end_n though_o in_o the_o conflict_n it_o receive_v many_o foil_n and_o though_o this_o little_a david_n seem_v in_o the_o eye_n of_o a_o carnal_a saul_n to_o be_v far_o to_o weak_a and_o altogether_o unable_a to_o encounter_v that_o great_a goliath_n the_o flesh_n with_o the_o powerful_a lust_n thereof_o yet_o in_o the_o end_n it_o will_v most_o certain_o prevail_v and_o get_v the_o conquest_n because_o the_o spirit_n be_v the_o lord_n champion_n which_o go_v out_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o sight_n against_o his_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n the_o devil_n soldier_n who_o be_v god_n enemy_n that_o be_v strengthen_v and_o support_v with_o the_o power_n of_o god_n which_o be_v insinit_fw-la be_v unresistable_a this_o by_o the_o power_n of_o satan_n and_o the_o world_n who_o power_n be_v finite_a and_o so_o restrain_v and_o overrule_v by_o god_n might_n that_o they_o can_v stir_v without_o his_o leave_n and_o permission_n unless_o therefore_o we_o will_v blasphemous_o imagine_v that_o the_o flesh_n and_o his_o assistant_n be_v of_o great_a power_n than_o god_n himself_o or_o that_o god_n will_v suffer_v this_o disgrace_n that_o his_o champion_n shall_v be_v overthrow_v by_o his_o profess_a enemy_n we_o may_v most_o certain_o assure_v ourselves_o that_o we_o shall_v get_v the_o day_n and_o obtain_v a_o famous_a victory_n and_o therefore_o let_v not_o satan_n discourage_v we_o by_o set_v before_o our_o eye_n our_o own_o weakness_n and_o the_o mighty_a opposition_n which_o be_v make_v against_o we_o but_o arm_v ourselves_o with_o the_o christian_n armour_n and_o trust_v whole_o in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n might_n let_v we_o valiant_o encounter_v our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o never_o give_v over_o fight_v till_o by_o death_n we_o have_v give_v unto_o they_o a_o final_a overthrow_n and_o so_o shall_v we_o be_v crown_v with_o a_o unualuable_a crown_n of_o immortal_a glory_n chap._n viii_o satan_n temptation_n draw_v from_o our_o slow_a progress_n in_o sanctification_n answer_v §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o for_o answer_v satan_n temptation_n christiantie_n satan_n temptation_n ground_v upon_o our_o little_a profit_v in_o christiantie_n draw_v from_o the_o relic_n of_o sin_n which_o remain_v in_o we_o and_o the_o small_a measure_n of_o our_o sanctification_n the_o second_o temptation_n whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o discourage_v the_o weak_a christian_n from_o go_v forward_o in_o his_o course_n of_o true_a godliness_n he_o take_v from_o his_o slow_a progress_n and_o slack_a proceed_n in_o sanctification_n upon_o which_o occasion_n he_o thus_o assault_v he_o thou_o labore_v much_o will_v he_o say_v and_o toyle_v thyself_o with_o intolerable_a pain_n that_o thou_o may_v become_v a_o sanctify_a man_n but_o all_o in_o vain_a for_o though_o thou_o hear_v the_o word_n often_o and_o read_v much_o

proceed_n if_o we_o hunger_n after_o more_o perfection_n and_o careful_o use_v the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v to_o true_a holiness_n chap._n ix_o satan_n temptation_n whereby_o he_o aggravate_v our_o sin_n in_o general_a answer_v §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v those_o temptation_n of_o satan_n sin_n how_o satan_n terrifi_v the_o christian_n conscience_n by_o aggravate_v his_o sin_n which_o he_o ground_v upon_o our_o natural_a corruption_n and_o our_o small_a measure_n of_o sanctification_n now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v of_o such_o as_o he_o sugge_v after_o we_o have_v commit_v some_o actual_a sin_n and_o these_o be_v either_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o general_a or_o else_o some_o special_a sin_n into_o which_o we_o have_v fall_v concern_v the_o first_o when_o the_o weak_a christian_n who_o have_v a_o tender_a conscience_n and_o therefore_o can_v be_v persuade_v to_o lie_v secure_o in_o his_o sin_n have_v through_o the_o strength_n of_o his_o own_o corruption_n and_o violence_n of_o his_o temptation_n commit_v any_o sin_n against_o his_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n then_o do_v the_o tempter_n who_o before_o his_o fall_n exceed_o extenuate_v &_o mince_v his_o sin_n now_o after_o that_o he_o be_v fall_v into_o it_o out_o of_o measure_n aggravate_v the_o grievousnesse_n and_o heinousness_n of_o his_o offence_n partly_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o nature_n and_o quality_n of_o the_o sin_n itself_o and_o partly_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o circumstance_n as_o be_v commit_v after_o his_o call_n against_o his_o knowledge_n in_o such_o a_o time_n or_o place_n &_o by_o such_o a_o person_n as_o god_n be_v thereby_o most_o dishonour_v and_o his_o brethren_n offend_v by_o his_o bad_a example_n and_o thus_o have_v as_o it_o be_v stretch_v out_o his_o sin_n upon_o the_o tentar_n of_o his_o temptation_n and_o with_o the_o blast_n of_o his_o false_a suggestion_n make_v of_o every_o small_a drop_n a_o great_a bubble_n then_o do_v he_o also_o set_v before_o he_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n god_n fearful_a judgement_n the_o plague_n and_o punishment_n of_o this_o life_n and_o everlasting_a death_n and_o condemnation_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v continual_o accuse_v and_o terrify_v he_o as_o be_v guilty_a of_o all_o these_o fearful_a evil_n by_o reason_n of_o his_o sin_n to_o the_o end_n that_o hereby_o be_v utter_o discourage_v he_o may_v desperate_o cast_v off_o all_o care_n of_o continue_v in_o his_o former_a course_n of_o godliness_n as_o if_o now_o it_o be_v altogether_o in_o vain_a and_o to_o no_o purpose_n §_o sect._n 2_o the_o which_o temptation_n if_o we_o will_v withstand_v in_o the_o day_n of_o trial_n repentance_n the_o mean_n to_o withstand_v the_o former_a temptation_n be_v renew_a faith_n and_o repentance_n it_o behoove_v we_o not_o to_o rest_v in_o the_o remembrance_n of_o our_o former_a faith_n and_o repentance_n but_o as_o we_o have_v renew_v our_o sin_n so_o also_o must_v we_o renew_v our_o sorrow_n for_o it_o bewail_v our_o corruption_n which_o have_v so_o prevail_v against_o we_o as_o to_o move_v we_o to_o transgress_v god_n commandment_n hate_v and_o detest_a our_o sin_n into_o which_o we_o have_v fall_v and_o purpose_v for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v it_o and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o this_o our_o repentance_n we_o must_v approve_v to_o be_v unfeigned_a by_o those_o fruit_n thereof_o which_o the_o apostle_n mention_v 2._o cor._n 7.9_o 10_o 11._o that_o be_v we_o must_v study_v and_o endeavour_n to_o amend_v 7.9.10.11_o 2._o cor._n 7.9.10.11_o confess_v our_o sin_n unto_o god_n in_o all_o humility_n and_o most_o earnest_o crave_v remission_n both_o of_o the_o fault_n and_o punishment_n have_v a_o godly_a indignation_n against_o ourselves_o because_o we_o have_v sin_v and_o a_o son-like_a fear_v not_o so_o much_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o punishment_n as_o of_o offend_v and_o displease_v god_n our_o most_o gracious_a love_a father_n and_o a_o earnest_a desire_n that_o we_o may_v be_v so_o renew_v that_o we_o be_v not_o again_o so_o overtake_v a_o more_o fervent_a zeal_n in_o love_a god_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n than_o before_o our_o fall_n and_o last_o we_o must_v take_v a_o holy_a revenge_n of_o ourselves_o that_o thereby_o we_o may_v so_o tame_v our_o flesh_n that_o it_o may_v not_o hereafter_o be_v so_o powerful_a in_o we_o as_o to_o overcome_v and_o lead_v we_o captive_a unto_o sin_n and_o thus_o have_v renew_v our_o repentance_n we_o must_v also_o renew_v our_o faith_n by_o apply_v unto_o ourselves_o all_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n concern_v life_n and_o salvation_n in_o christ_n jesus_n make_v unto_o all_o repentant_a sinner_n and_o by_o call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n that_o christ_n the_o just_a have_v bear_v the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o we_o who_o be_v unjust_a that_o with_o his_o death_n and_o merit_n he_o have_v full_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n appease_v his_o wrath_n and_o wash_v away_o our_o sin_n with_o his_o blood_n that_o he_o have_v fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o we_o and_o take_v upon_o he_o our_o curse_n that_o we_o in_o he_o may_v be_v bless_v that_o by_o suffer_v for_o we_o he_o have_v free_v we_o from_o all_o punishment_n of_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v that_o he_o ever_o live_v to_o make_v intercession_n for_o we_o so_o that_o though_o we_o sin_n yet_o there_o be_v no_o fear_n of_o condemnation_n see_v we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n jesus_n christ_n the_o just_a 2.1.2_o 1._o joh._n 2.1.2_o who_o be_v the_o reconciliation_n for_o our_o sin_n 1._o joh._n 2.1_o 2._o §_o sect._n 3_o but_o here_o the_o tempter_n will_v object_v unto_o the_o weak_a christian_a that_o these_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n can_v yield_v unto_o he_o no_o sound_a comfort_n 8.1_o satan_n temptation_n persuade_v we_o that_o we_o be_v still_o in_o the_o flesh_n rom._n 8.1_o see_v they_o be_v restrain_v to_o those_o only_o who_o be_v member_n of_o christ_n jesus_n in_o which_o number_n be_v none_o but_o those_o who_o be_v regenerate_v renew_v and_o govern_v by_o god_n spirit_n according_a to_o that_o rom._n 8.1_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o those_o which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n which_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n but_o thou_o will_v he_o say_v be_v not_o in_o christ_n for_o be_v ingraft_v in_o this_o vine_n thou_o will_v bring_v forth_o the_o grape_n of_o godliness_n whereas_o there_o spring_v nothing_o from_o thou_o but_o the_o brier_n and_o bramble_n of_o iniquity_n neither_o walk_v thou_o after_o the_o spirit_n for_o then_o in_o thy_o life_n thou_o will_v show_v the_o fruit_n thereof_o but_o after_o the_o flesh_n which_o whole_o overrule_v thou_o and_o cast_v thou_o headlong_o into_o all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n §_o sect._n 4_o for_o the_o answer_n of_o which_o temptation_n we_o be_v to_o know_v spirit_n what_o it_o be_v to_o walk_v after_o the_o flesh_n and_o after_o the_o spirit_n that_o it_o be_v not_o the_o commit_n of_o a_o sin_n or_o of_o many_o sin_n which_o proove_v that_o we_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o spirit_n but_o after_o the_o flesh_n for_o so_o shall_v all_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v carnal_a and_o not_o spiritual_a yea_o even_o the_o apostle_n paul_n himself_o who_o complain_v that_o he_o do_v the_o evil_n which_o he_o hate_v and_o find_v no_o mean_n to_o do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a but_o when_o he_o will_v do_v good_a evil_a be_v present_a with_o he_o and_o that_o there_o be_v a_o law_n in_o his_o member_n rebel_a against_o the_o law_n of_o his_o mind_n which_o lead_v he_o captive_a unto_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n but_o to_o walk_v after_o the_o flesh_n be_v willing_o to_o obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o to_o commit_v sin_n with_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n to_o embrace_v that_o which_o be_v evil_a with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n cheerful_o and_o with_o all_o readiness_n to_o run_v headlong_o into_o wickedness_n stubborn_o presumptuous_o and_o secure_o to_o have_v sin_n not_o only_o dwell_v but_o also_o reign_v in_o our_o mortal_a body_n to_o live_v therein_o without_o repentance_n never_o grieve_v for_o it_o nor_o endeavour_v to_o forsake_v it_o nay_o rather_o great_o love_v and_o make_v such_o high_a account_n of_o it_o that_o we_o have_v rather_o part_v with_o our_o life_n than_o be_v divorce_v from_o our_o sin_n whosoever_o therefore_o through_o his_o weakness_n and_o infirmity_n be_v lead_v captive_a unto_o sin_n and_o be_v enthrall_v by_o this_o tyrant_n earnest_o desire_v liberty_n and_o do_v not_o willing_o run_v but_o be_v violent_o draw_v by_o satan_n temptation_n and_o his_o own_o corruption_n and_o have_v sin_v be_v not_o therewith_o delight_v

his_o best_a advantage_n if_o not_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o their_o life_n yet_o at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n when_o as_o they_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o make_v no_o resistance_n 3_o promise_v make_v to_o those_o that_o fight_n apoc._n 2._o &_o 3_o second_o if_o we_o fight_v against_o these_o enemy_n and_o valiant_o overcome_v the_o lord_n have_v promise_v to_o give_v we_o to_o eat_v of_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n which_o be_v in_o paradise_n and_o the_o manna_n that_o be_v hide_v and_o that_o he_o will_v write_v our_o name_n in_o the_o book_n of_o life_n apoc._n 2_o and_o 3._o that_o be_v he_o will_v in_o this_o life_n bestow_v on_o we_o all_o his_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v replenish_v we_o with_o such_o joy_n as_o neither_o eye_n have_v see_v 2.9_o 1._o cor._n 2.9_o nor_o ear_n hear_v nor_o heart_n of_o man_n conceive_v 1._o cor._n 2.9_o let_v we_o therefore_o strive_v that_o we_o may_v overcome_v nam_fw-la brevis_fw-la est_fw-la labour_n praemium_fw-la verò_fw-la aeternum_fw-la our_o labour_n be_v but_o short_a but_o our_o reward_n shall_v be_v eternal_a on_o the_o other_o side_n if_o we_o consider_v satan_n pay_n which_o he_o give_v unto_o his_o soldier_n we_o shall_v find_v that_o it_o be_v nothing_o but_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n for_o a_o season_n and_o in_o the_o end_n everlasting_a death_n and_o destruction_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n for_o the_o wage_n of_o sin_n be_v death_n as_o it_o be_v rom._n 6.23_o who_o therefore_o be_v so_o slothful_a and_o cowardly_a that_o will_v not_o be_v encourage_v 6.23_o rom._n 6.23_o to_o fight_v the_o lord_n battle_n against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n with_o such_o promise_n make_v by_o he_o who_o be_v truth_n itself_o and_o can_v deceive_v we_o who_o be_v so_o desperate_a and_o foolhardy_a as_o to_o fight_v under_o satan_n banner_n see_v the_o pay_n which_o he_o give_v be_v everlasting_a death_n and_o utter_a confusion_n §_o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o reason_n to_o move_v we_o to_o this_o fight_n victory_n the_o honour_n that_o will_v accompany_v our_o victory_n be_v the_o honour_n which_o will_v accompany_v this_o victory_n for_o if_o earthly_a soldier_n will_v purchase_v honour_n with_o the_o loss_n of_o life_n which_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o commendation_n of_o the_o prince_n or_o applause_n of_o the_o vain_a people_n what_o hazard_n shall_v we_o not_o undergo_v in_o fight_v the_o spiritual_a combat_n see_v our_o grand_a captain_n the_o lord_n of_o host_n &_o infinite_a multitude_n of_o bless_a angel_n look_v upon_o we_o and_o behold_v our_o combat_n who_o praise_n and_o approbation_n be_v our_o chief_a felicity_n what_o peril_n shall_v we_o fear_v to_o obtain_v a_o crown_n of_o glory_n which_o be_v promise_v to_o all_o that_o overcome_v and_o to_o become_v heir_n apparent_a of_o god_n kingdom_n on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o face_n which_o shall_v overtake_v they_o who_o cowardly_o forsake_v the_o lord_n 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death_n and_o destruction_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n if_o therefore_o we_o so_o careful_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o carthly_a enemy_n who_o when_o they_o have_v do_v their_o uttermost_a rage_n can_v but_o shorten_v a_o miserable_a life_n how_o much_o more_o careful_o shall_v we_o resist_v this_o enemy_n who_o seek_v to_o deprive_v we_o of_o everlasting_a life_n and_o to_o plunge_v we_o into_o a_o everdying_a death_n second_o this_o fight_n be_v necessary_a because_o in_o our_o baptism_n we_o have_v take_v a_o military_a sacrament_n and_o promise_v faithful_o unto_o the_o lord_n that_o we_o will_v continue_v his_o faithful_a soldier_n unto_o the_o end_n fight_v his_o battle_n against_o the_o flesh_n the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n there_o we_o have_v give_v our_o name_n unto_o christ_n to_o who_o we_o owe_v ourselves_o and_o life_n by_o a_o double_a right_n both_o because_o he_o have_v give_v they_o unto_o we_o and_o also_o restore_v they_o the_o second_o time_n when_o we_o have_v 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envy_n who_o labour_v might_n and_o main_a to_o dishonour_n god_n and_o work_v our_o destruction_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o shall_v rouse_v we_o out_o of_o our_o carnal_a security_n whereby_o man_n behave_v themselves_o as_o though_o either_o they_o have_v no_o enemy_n at_o all_o or_o else_o such_o a_o gentle_a nature_a one_o that_o they_o may_v have_v peace_n with_o he_o at_o their_o own_o pleasure_n see_v there_o be_v no_o hope_n of_o peace_n and_o truce_n unless_o we_o can_v be_v content_a to_o live_v in_o his_o thraldom_n to_o our_o utter_a destruction_n for_o whosoever_o he_o keep_v as_o his_o prisoner_n in_o this_o life_n he_o will_v at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n and_o judgement_n bring_v out_o to_o execution_n let_v we_o therefore_o oppose_v against_o satan_n malice_n christian_a resolution_n steadfast_o purpose_v and_o endeavour_v to_o continue_v our_o fight_n in_o resist_a satan_n to_o our_o life_n end_n how_o troublesome_a soever_o it_o seem_v to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n for_o see_v there_o be_v no_o truce_n to_o be_v hope_v for_o nor_o to_o be_v desire_v if_o it_o be_v offer_v by_o reason_n of_o the_o enmity_n which_o be_v between_o we_o and_o our_o enemy_n see_v his_o malice_n be_v so_o inveterate_a and_o mortal_a that_o there_o be_v no_o mercy_n to_o be_v expect_v but_o all_o barbarous_a and_o rage_a cruelty_n see_v also_o we_o fight_v the_o lord_n battle_n who_o have_v assure_v we_o of_o victory_n in_o the_o end_n this_o shall_v make_v we_o so_o resolute_a that_o though_o we_o be_v foil_v wound_a and_o as_o it_o be_v beat_v down_o on_o our_o knee_n yet_o we_o shall_v never_o yield_v but_o make_v resistance_n even_o to_o the_o last_o gasp_n for_o what_o more_o honourable_a death_n then_o to_o die_v in_o fight_v the_o lord_n battle_n what_o death_n more_o profitable_a see_v by_o die_v we_o shall_v overcome_v and_o obtain_v a_o final_a victoric_n over_o all_o our_o enemy_n and_o receive_v the_o crown_n of_o glory_n everlasting_a happiness_n promise_v to_o all_o those_o who_o fight_v valiant_o in_o this_o combat_n unto_o the_o end_n chap._n v._o of_o the_o strength_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n satan_n §_o sect._n 1_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v the_o malicious_a will_n of_o our_o enemy_n let_v we_o now_o consider_v of_o his_o power_n for_o though_o he_o be_v most_o malicious_a yet_o if_o he_o want_v power_n to_o execute_v his_o malice_n we_o may_v well_o contemn_v he_o and_o rest_v secure_a make_v no_o great_a preparation_n to_o resist_v his_o weak_a assault_n but_o with_o our_o enemy_n it_o be_v far_o otherwise_o for_o as_o his_o will_n be_v most_o malicious_o bend_v to_o hurt_v so_o be_v he_o strong_a and_o mighty_a to_o effect_v his_o will_n and_o this_o his_o power_n and_o ability_n to_o execute_v his_o will_n consist_v partly_o in_o his_o strength_n and_o partly_o in_o his_o skill_n and_o warlike_a policy_n whereby_o he_o employ_v all_o his_o strength_n to_o his_o best_a advantage_n his_o strength_n may_v be_v 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redouble_v with_o his_o hunger_n and_o also_o to_o a_o great_a red_a dragon_n have_v seven_o head_n and_o ten_o horn_n who_o strength_n be_v so_o great_a that_o with_o his_o very_a tail_n he_o draw_v the_o three_o part_n of_o the_o star_n of_o heaven_n and_o cast_v they_o to_o the_o earth_n apoc._n 12.4_o 12.4_o apoc._n 12.4_o that_o be_v he_o vanquisheth_z and_o subdue_v many_o in_o the_o visible_a church_n which_o make_v some_o profession_n of_o religion_n but_o in_o their_o life_n deny_v the_o power_n thereof_o and_o this_o his_o strength_n be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o dangerous_a by_o reason_n of_o his_o mortal_a malice_n and_o deadly_a poison_n which_o he_o cast_v out_o of_o his_o mouth_n in_o great_a abundance_n §_o sect._n 2_o and_o lest_o we_o shall_v contemn_v

satan_n before_o speak_v of_o whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o draw_v we_o from_o one_o vice_n to_o his_o contrary_a extreme_a and_o so_o like_o valiant_a soldier_n we_o shall_v not_o only_o avoid_v the_o danger_n and_o violence_n of_o satan_n stroke_n but_o also_o we_o shall_v give_v satan_n the_o foil_n with_o his_o own_o weapon_n yea_o and_o make_v he_o afraid_a to_o assault_v we_o again_o with_o his_o temptation_n lest_o when_o he_o provoke_v we_o unto_o sin_n we_o take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o serve_v god_n and_o more_o constant_o to_o embrace_v virtue_n §_o sect._n 3_o five_o suggest_v the_o five_o mean_n to_o withstand_v temptation_n when_o they_o be_v first_o suggest_v we_o be_v most_o careful_o to_o withstand_v satan_n temptation_n when_o they_o be_v first_o suggest_v and_o to_o give_v he_o the_o repulse_n as_o soon_o as_o we_o perceive_v that_o he_o be_v but_o beginning_n to_o make_v a_o entrance_n for_o this_o glide_a serpent_n if_o he_o can_v but_o thrust_v in_o his_o head_n will_v easy_o make_v room_n for_o his_o whole_a body_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v nip_v and_o bruise_v he_o in_o the_o head_n and_o use_v his_o temptation_n like_o the_o serpent_n brood_n which_o if_o man_n desire_v to_o kill_v they_o do_v not_o tread_v upon_o their_o tail_n for_o so_o they_o will_v turn_v again_o and_o sting_v they_o but_o upon_o their_o head_n and_o then_o they_o have_v no_o power_n to_o hurt_v they_o so_o we_o be_v not_o fond_o to_o think_v that_o we_o can_v without_o hurt_n vanquish_v satan_n temptation_n in_o the_o end_n when_o we_o have_v long_o entertain_v they_o for_o unless_o they_o be_v nip_v in_o the_o head_n and_o withstand_v in_o the_o beginning_n they_o will_v mortal_o poison_v we_o with_o the_o sting_n of_o sin_n for_o as_o thief_n come_v to_o break_v into_o a_o house_n if_o they_o can_v but_o find_v room_n for_o the_o point_n of_o their_o wrench_n to_o enter_v will_v easy_o by_o turn_v and_o wind_v about_o the_o vice_n make_v the_o door_n though_o 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the_o take_n away_o of_o his_o precious_a life_n by_o a_o cruel_a and_o shameful_a death_n but_o also_o inward_o in_o his_o soul_n he_o sustain_v far_o more_o heavy_a cross_n they_o that_o which_o he_o outward_o carry_v on_o his_o shoulder_n though_o the_o weight_n thereof_o cause_v he_o to_o faint_v for_o weariness_n for_o to_o say_v nothing_o of_o satan_n temptation_n and_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n which_o be_v set_v against_o he_o let_v we_o consider_v of_o that_o bitter_a agony_n which_o he_o sustain_v in_o the_o garden_n where_o the_o burden_n of_o god_n anger_n for_o our_o sin_n be_v so_o heavy_a upon_o he_o that_o it_o press_v out_o of_o his_o bless_a body_n a_o sweat_n of_o water_n and_o blood_n neither_o be_v he_o present_o case_v of_o this_o unsupportable_a weight_n but_o he_o be_v fain_o to_o bear_v it_o even_o unto_o his_o cross_n neither_o be_v he_o comfort_v in_o mind_n when_o the_o pang_n of_o death_n have_v take_v hold_n of_o his_o body_n but_o even_o then_o he_o be_v 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well_o please_v matth._n 3.17_o 3.17_o matth._n 3.17_o see_v therefore_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o be_v the_o natural_a son_n and_o heir_n of_o god_n and_o so_o tender_o belove_v of_o his_o heavenly_a father_n that_o in_o he_o he_o love_v all_o his_o child_n do_v notwithstanding_o endure_v not_o only_o grievous_a affliction_n of_o body_n but_o the_o intolerable_a burden_n of_o his_o father_n displeasure_n in_o his_o soul_n also_o why_o shall_v we_o imagine_v that_o either_o our_o outward_a or_o inward_a affliction_n be_v any_o sign_n or_o argument_n that_o god_n hate_v or_o have_v reject_v we_o especial_o consider_v that_o he_o have_v predestinate_v we_o to_o be_v make_v like_o to_o the_o image_n of_o his_o son_n not_o only_o in_o his_o glory_n but_o also_o in_o his_o affliction_n so_o that_o first_o we_o must_v suffer_v with_o he_o &_o after_o reign_n with_o he_o 2.22_o rom._n 8.29_o 2._o tim._n 2.12_o objection_n 1._o pet._n 2.22_o as_o it_o be_v ro._n 8.29_o 2._o tim._n 2.12_o but_o it_o may_v be_v object_v that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n suffer_v all_o this_o not_o for_o any_o sin_n that_o be_v in_o himself_o for_o he_o do_v no_o sin_n neither_o be_v their_o guile_n find_v in_o his_o mouth_n 1._o pet._n 2.22_o but_o he_o be_v wound_v for_o our_o transgression_n he_o be_v break_v for_o our_o iniquity_n as_o it_o be_v esa_n 53.5_o 53.5_o esa_fw-la 53.5_o and_o therefore_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n do_v thus_o hate_v sin_n even_o when_o his_o dear_o belove_a son_n do_v take_v it_o upon_o he_o how_o much_o more_o will_v he_o hate_v it_o in_o we_o 3.18_o answer_n 1._o pet._n 3.18_o if_o he_o so_o severe_o punish_v his_o dear_a darling_n when_o he_o have_v take_v the_o sin_n of_o other_o upon_o he_o how_o fearful_a punishment_n be_v prepare_v for_o the_o sinner_n themselves_o i_o answer_v that_o indeed_o christ_n who_o be_v just_a do_v suffer_v for_o we_o who_o be_v unjust_a as_o it_o be_v 1._o pet._n 3.18_o and_o that_o sin_n be_v so_o odious_a to_o god_n eye_n that_o rather_o than_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v punish_v he_o will_v punish_v it_o in_o his_o dear_o belove_a son_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o shall_v make_v we_o also_o to_o hate_n and_o fly_v from_o it_o as_o the_o great_a evil_n but_o yet_o this_o shall_v be_v so_o far_o of_o from_o discourage_v we_o or_o from_o make_v we_o doubt_v of_o god_n love_n that_o nothing_o in_o the_o world_n do_v more_o assure_v we_o thereof_o no_o consolation_n can_v be_v imagine_v more_o comfortable_a for_o what_o great_a testimony_n of_o god_n love_n can_v be_v imagine_v then_o that_o when_o we_o be_v stranger_n yea_o enemy_n to_o god_n 5.10_o rom._n 5.10_o he_o shall_v send_v his_o dear_a belove_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o to_o the_o end_n that_o by_o this_o mean_v his_o justice_n may_v be_v satisfy_v his_o wrath_n appease_v and_o we_o be_v receive_v into_o grace_n &_o favour_n may_v be_v make_v heir_n of_o everlasting_a life_n what_o great_a assurance_n can_v we_o have_v that_o our_o sin_n be_v forgive_v we_o then_o that_o they_o be_v already_o punish_v in_o christ_n it_o be_v against_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n to_o punish_v the_o same_o sin_n twice_o what_o strong_a argument_n can_v be_v bring_v to_o prove_v that_o we_o shall_v never_o be_v subject_a to_o god_n wrath_n nor_o be_v cast_v away_o in_o his_o heavy_a displeasure_n than_o that_o our_o saviour_n have_v bear_v his_o father_n anger_n to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v reconcile_v we_o unto_o he_o and_o therefore_o though_o our_o saviour_n suffer_v these_o outward_a and_o inward_a affliction_n not_o as_o he_o be_v the_o dear_o belove_a son_n of_o god_n who_o be_v free_a from_o sin_n but_o as_o he_o be_v our_o mediator_n who_o have_v take_v upon_o he_o our_o sin_n to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v satisfy_v his_o father_n justice_n yet_o see_v he_o endure_v these_o thing_n in_o our_o stead_n to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v be_v free_v from_o they_o hence_o arise_v unto_o every_o true_a christian_n sound_n comfort_n and_o certain_a assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o goodness_n towards_o he_o affliction_n ¶_o sect._n 7._o a_o dangerous_a temptation_n ground_v upon_o our_o not-profiting_a by_o affliction_n but_o the_o tempter_n will_v further_o urge_v his_o objection_n after_o this_o manner_n let_v it_o be_v grant_v will_n he_o say_v that_o god_n do_v chastise_v sometime_o his_o child_n who_o he_o love_v both_o with_o outward_a and_o inward_a affliction_n and_o that_o they_o suffer_v even_o the_o same_o misery_n which_o thou_o indure_v yet_o see_v they_o be_v sometime_o punishment_n also_o which_o he_o inflict_v upon_o the_o wicked_a hence_o thou_o can_v not_o gather_v that_o they_o be_v fatherly_a chastisement_n and_o sign_n of_o his_o love_n to_o thou_o nay_o contrariwise_o thou_o may_v assure_v thyself_o that_o they_o be_v fearful_a punishment_n and_o sign_n of_o god_n hatred_n which_o god_n in_o justice_n inflict_v on_o thou_o for_o thy_o sin_n that_o other_o may_v be_v warn_v by_o thy_o example_n for_o if_o they_o be_v chastisement_n and_o fatherly_a correction_n than_o will_v they_o indeed_o correct_v thou_o that_o be_v reform_v and_o amend_v thou_o for_o this_o be_v the_o end_n why_o god_n inflict_v they_o on_o his_o child_n and_o his_o end_n can_v be_v frustrate_a but_o in_o thou_o there_o be_v no_o reformation_n wrought_v nor_o any_o increase_n of_o patience_n whereas_o in_o the_o faithful_a tribulation_n bring_v forth_o patience_n 5.3_o rom._n 5.3_o as_o even_o by_o the_o scripture_n it_o be_v manifest_a nay_o contrariwise_o when_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n be_v upon_o thou_o thou_o bewraie_v great_a impatiency_n and_o utter_v inconsiderate_a speech_n which_o tend_v to_o god_n dishonour_n give_v offence_n to_o the_o world_n and_o wound_n thy_o own_o conscience_n and_o therefore_o howsoever_o to_o other_o these_o be_v fatherly_a chastizement_n yet_o to_o thou_o they_o be_v severe_a punishment_n which_o move_v thou_o rather_o to_o despare_v than_o assure_v thou_o of_o god_n love_n temptation_n that_o it_o be_v no_o fit_a time_n to_o judge_v of_o our_o spiritual_a grace_n in_o the_o conslict_n of_o temptation_n to_o this_o we_o answer_v that_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o god_n correction_n do_v correct_v and_o amend_v his_o child_n and_o that_o affliction_n serve_v to_o the_o increase_n of_o their_o patience_n faith_n and_o other_o grace_n but_o yet_o let_v we_o know_v that_o satan_n play_v the_o false_a deceaver_n when_o he_o move_v we_o to_o look_v for_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o for_o our_o amendment_n &_o increase_n of_o god_n grace_n in_o the_o very_a time_n when_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n be_v upon_o we_o while_o the_o conflict_n last_v and_o the_o temptation_n grievous_o shake_v and_o batter_v we_o

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themselves_o to_o become_v sin_n so_o the_o eat_n of_o this_o or_o that_o meat_n be_v a_o thing_n indifferent_a and_o lawful_a if_o it_o be_v reccive_v with_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n but_o yet_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o rom._n 14.23_o that_o he_o who_o doubt_v be_v condemn_v if_o he_o eat_v 14.23_o rom._n 14.23_o and_o he_o render_v this_o reason_n because_o he_o eat_v not_o of_o faith_n and_o whatsoever_o be_v not_o of_o faith_n be_v sin_n so_o that_o by_o this_o he_o show_v that_o he_o who_o doubt_v eat_v not_o of_o faith_n and_o that_o whatsoever_o be_v not_o do_v of_o faith_n be_v sin_n see_v therefore_o doubt_v be_v oppose_v unto_o faith_n and_o be_v in_o itself_o not_o only_o a_o sin_n but_o also_o a_o cause_n of_o sin_n let_v we_o not_o entertain_v it_o though_o it_o bring_v letter_n commendatorie_a from_o the_o pope_n and_o all_o his_o shaveling_n but_o labour_v to_o banish_v it_o out_o of_o our_o heart_n and_o strive_v after_o faith_n and_o full_a assurance_n of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o though_o we_o find_v our_o great_a unworthiness_n of_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o can_v see_v any_o reason_n in_o ourselves_o why_o we_o shall_v believe_v that_o we_o be_v elect_v and_o shall_v be_v save_v yet_o let_v we_o hope_v against_o hope_n and_o believe_v against_o belief_n for_o it_o be_v not_o a_o thing_n leave_v to_o our_o choice_n but_o enjoin_v we_o by_o god_n as_o the_o chief_a and_o main_a duty_n require_v in_o the_o gospel_n and_o therefore_o lay_v aside_o all_o reason_n and_o dispute_v let_v we_o resolve_v to_o believe_v in_o obedience_n to_o god_n commandment_n and_o than_o though_o we_o be_v never_o so_o full_a of_o corruption_n 15.9_o act._n 15.9_o yet_o will_v this_o faith_n purify_v we_o though_o we_o be_v most_o backward_o in_o perform_v any_o good_a work_n yet_o will_v it_o be_v fruitful_a in_o we_o 6._o galat._n 5_o 6._o and_o will_v work_v by_o love_n though_o we_o be_v most_o unworthy_a it_o will_v make_v we_o more_o worthy_a by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o bloodshed_n which_o will_v not_o only_o free_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n but_o will_v also_o purge_v we_o from_o the_o vice_n and_o corruption_n themselves_o §_o sect._n 4_o three_o the_o certainty_n of_o our_o election_n may_v be_v prove_v notion_n three_o faith_n be_v a_o certain_a and_o particular_a persuasion_n and_o not_o a_o doubtful_a opinion_n or_o general_a notion_n by_o a_o argument_n draw_v from_o the_o nature_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v not_o a_o doubtful_a opinion_n but_o a_o certain_a persuasion_n not_o a_o general_a notion_n but_o a_o particular_a assurance_n whereby_o we_o do_v apply_v and_o appropriate_v unto_o ourselves_o those_o thing_n which_o we_o do_v believe_v whosoever_o therefore_o have_v true_a faith_n he_o do_v certain_o believe_v and_o be_v particular_o assure_v of_o his_o election_n justification_n and_o salvation_n that_o faith_n be_v a_o certain_a persuasion_n it_o may_v appear_v first_o by_o those_o property_n and_o name_n which_o be_v give_v unto_o it_o in_o the_o word_n heb._n 11.1_o faith_n be_v say_v to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v 11.1_o heb._n 11.1_o a_o subsistence_n or_o present_a be_v of_o thing_n hope_v for_o so_o that_o hope_n wait_v for_o they_o in_o time_n to_o come_v but_o faith_n enjoy_v they_o as_o be_v present_a namely_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o certain_a assurance_n and_o particular_a application_n of_o the_o promise_n unto_o ourselves_o and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n say_v 5.13_o 1._o joh._n 5.13_o that_o hereby_o we_o may_v know_v not_o that_o we_o shall_v have_v but_o that_o we_o have_v eternal_a life_n 1._o joh._n 11.1_o heb._n 11.1_o 5.13_o not_o in_o possession_n but_o in_o assurance_n of_o faith_n it_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o same_o place_n which_o word_n be_v quite_o contrary_a to_o doubt_v as_o signify_v a_o manifest_a demonstration_n which_o do_v not_o only_o show_v a_o thing_n probable_o but_o also_o do_v convince_v with_o strong_a argument_n and_o make_v that_o truth_n clear_a and_o manifest_a which_o be_v otherwise_o obscure_a and_o secret_a and_o therefore_o in_o the_o text_n it_o be_v call_v a_o demonstration_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v so_o there_o be_v ascribe_v unto_o it_o fullness_n of_o persuasion_n heb._n 10.22_o heb._n 10.22_o 10.22_o let_v we_o draw_v near_o with_o a_o true_a heart_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n and_o also_o boldness_n with_o confident_a trust_n eph._n 3.12_o eph._n 3.12_o 3.12_o by_o who_o we_o have_v boldness_n and_o entrance_n with_o confidence_n not_o by_o extraordinary_a revelation_n but_o by_o faith_n in_o christ_n which_o full_a assurance_n boldness_n and_o confidence_n we_o can_v not_o have_v if_o we_o be_v not_o assure_v of_o god_n love_n and_o our_o election_n but_o remain_v doubtful_a whether_o we_o be_v belove_v of_o god_n and_o elect_a or_o no._n to_o these_o name_n and_o property_n of_o faith_n we_o may_v add_v some_o plain_a testimony_n of_o scripture_n which_o clear_o show_v that_o faith_n be_v not_o a_o doubtful_a hope_n but_o a_o certain_a persuasion_n 1._o john_n 3.14_o 3.14_o 1._o joh._n 3.14_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v translate_v from_o death_n to_o life_n not_o by_o revelation_n but_o because_o we_o love_v the_o brethren_n he_o do_v not_o say_v that_o we_o know_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v but_o that_o we_o be_v translate_v from_o death_n to_o life_n to_o note_v the_o certainty_n of_o this_o knowledge_n and_o persuasion_n rom._n 3.2_o the_o apostle_n say_v 5.2_o rom._n 5.2_o that_o by_o christ_n we_o have_v access_n through_o faith_n unto_o god_n grace_n wherein_o we_o stand_v and_o rejoice_v under_o hope_n or_o as_o the_o word_n signify_v glory_n and_o triumph_v with_o joy_n so_o that_o we_o do_v not_o waver_v and_o 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true_o call_v and_o elect_v for_o without_o he_o we_o can_v do_v nothing_o 15.4.5_o joh._n 15.4.5_o as_o it_o be_v joh._n 15.4.5_o §_o sect._n 7_o the_o three_o effect_n of_o god_n election_n justification_n the_o three_o effect_n be_v our_o justification_n be_v our_o justification_n consist_v in_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o to_o this_o be_v require_v a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o apply_v unto_o we_o christ_n righteousness_n if_o therefore_o we_o believe_v that_o our_o sin_n be_v forgive_v if_o we_o do_v by_o faith_n apply_v unto_o we_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v

church_n or_o market_n place_n at_o noon_n day_n §_o sect._n 9_o the_o eight_o sign_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n us._n the_o eight_o sign_n be_v the_o love_n of_o our_o brethren_n because_o god_n have_v command_v us._n be_v the_o love_n of_o our_o brethren_n in_o obedience_n to_o god_n commandment_n when_o as_o a_o man_n love_v entire_o a_o christian_n because_o he_o be_v a_o christian_n and_o ingraft_v into_o the_o same_o body_n of_o christ_n whereof_o he_o be_v a_o member_n for_o as_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o one_o member_n of_o the_o body_n shall_v not_o love_v cherish_v and_o defend_v another_o because_o they_o be_v quicken_v by_o the_o same_o soul_n and_o govern_v by_o the_o same_o head_n so_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a but_o that_o one_o true_a christian_n shall_v love_v cherish_v and_o defend_v another_o because_o they_o be_v quicken_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n and_o rule_v by_o the_o same_o head_n jesus_n christ_n and_o this_o be_v make_v a_o mark_n of_o god_n child_n 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and_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n to_o remit_v and_o pardon_v those_o injury_n which_o be_v offer_v we_o for_o love_n be_v not_o provoke_v to_o anger_n 13.5.7_o 1._o cor._n 13.5.7_o and_o therefore_o much_o less_o to_o revenge_v it_o suffer_v all_o thing_n it_o endure_v all_o thing_n as_o it_o be_v 1._o cor._n 13.5_o 7._o nay_o it_o do_v not_o only_o not_o render_v evil_a for_o evil_n but_o it_o overcom_v evil_a with_o goodness_n 12.19.21_o rom._n 12.19.21_o leave_v revenge_n unto_o god_n and_o to_o his_o deputy_n and_o vicegerent_n the_o magistrate_n as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o the_o bless_a martyr_n steven_n who_o pray_v for_o their_o persecutor_n who_o example_n we_o be_v to_o imitate_v as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v rom._n 12.14_o bless_v they_o that_o persecute_v you_o 12.14_o rom._n 12.14_o bless_v i_o say_v and_o curse_v not_o and_o so_o shall_v we_o have_v a_o certain_a sign_n of_o true_a love_n and_o a_o 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apostle_n speak_v rom._n 10.15_o 10.15_o rom._n 10.15_o if_o a_o ambassador_n be_v send_v from_o a_o mighty_a prince_n who_o be_v our_o enemy_n in_o time_n past_a and_o able_a at_o his_o pleasure_n to_o destroy_v we_o and_o our_o country_n to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v conclude_v a_o peace_n and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o to_o offer_v we_o the_o free_a use_n of_o all_o the_o riches_n and_o commodity_n of_o his_o kingdom_n who_o will_v not_o receive_v he_o with_o joy_n and_o give_v he_o royal_a entertainment_n if_o they_o be_v persuade_v of_o the_o truth_n of_o his_o ambassage_n but_o we_o by_o our_o sin_n have_v make_v the_o glorious_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n our_o enemy_n who_o be_v able_a every_o minute_n to_o destroy_v we_o with_o the_o breath_n of_o his_o nostril_n and_o it_o have_v please_v the_o lord_n

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who_o be_v altogether_o unworthy_a in_o ourselves_o may_v be_v make_v worthy_a in_o he_o of_o all_o god_n mercy_n and_o benefit_n and_o therefore_o whosoever_o lie_v hold_v upon_o christ_n with_o a_o true_a though_o a_o weak_a faith_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o repentance_n they_o may_v certain_o be_v assure_v of_o their_o election_n and_o salvation_n notwithstanding_o their_o unworthiness_n second_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o our_o faith_n do_v not_o respect_v ourselves_o in_o ourselves_o neither_o be_v we_o the_o object_n thereof_o but_o christ_n and_o his_o merit_n and_o obedience_n who_o our_o faith_n do_v not_o behold_v stand_v aloof_o of_o as_o the_o papist_n dream_v but_o as_o he_o be_v unite_v unto_o we_o and_o become_v our_o head_n and_o we_o his_o member_n so_o as_o now_o we_o can_v look_v upon_o ourselves_o but_o we_o must_v look_v upon_o christ_n because_o he_o be_v in_o we_o and_o we_o in_o he_o and_o therefore_o when_o we_o consider_v the_o 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to_o reconcile_v we_o unto_o he_o and_o be_v condemn_v and_o suffer_v death_n to_o free_v we_o from_o death_n and_o condemnation_n and_o to_o make_v we_o heir_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n so_o that_o now_o we_o behold_v the_o huge_a debt_n of_o our_o sin_n as_o it_o be_v discharge_v and_o cancel_v with_o his_o merit_n and_o full_a satisfaction_n we_o behold_v our_o imperfection_n but_o as_o perfect_v by_o his_o perfection_n we_o look_v upon_o our_o unworthiness_n but_o as_o it_o be_v ennoble_v with_o his_o worthiness_n when_o we_o set_v before_o we_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n the_o anger_n of_o god_n and_o sentence_n of_o condemnation_n we_o consider_v they_o as_o take_v away_o and_o swallow_v up_o of_o christ_n death_n and_o full_a obedience_n because_o now_o we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n and_o he_o be_v become_v we_o that_o we_o may_v become_v he_o he_o have_v take_v upon_o he_o our_o sin_n and_o unworthiness_n that_o he_o may_v make_v we_o partaker_n of_o his_o righteousness_n and_o worthiness_n and_o therefore_o that_o which_o god_n have_v wise_o join_v together_o let_v not_o our_o faith_n fond_o separate_v for_o if_o it_o be_v unlawful_a in_o carnal_a marriage_n then_o much_o more_o in_o the_o spiritual_a marriage_n between_o christ_n and_o his_o church_n but_o let_v we_o look_v upon_o ourselves_o not_o in_o ourselves_o but_o as_o we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n and_o then_o our_o self-worthiness_n of_o hell_n and_o destruction_n will_v not_o abate_v our_o assurance_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n eight_o believe_v §._o sect._n 10._o heretic_n and_o worldling_n boast_v of_o faith_n no_o cause_n why_o those_o shall_v doubt_v who_o true_o believe_v they_o object_n that_o every_o heretic_n epicure_n and_o worldling_n continue_v in_o their_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n may_v fain_o unto_o themselves_o such_o a_o persuasion_n of_o the_o certainty_n of_o election_n but_o this_o be_v nothing_o to_o

in_o other_o place_n the_o unbeliever_n and_o such_o as_o continue_v in_o their_o wickedness_n be_v flat_o exclude_v from_o the_o participation_n of_o they_o joh._n 3.18_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v condemn_v 3.18_o joh._n 3.18_o but_o he_o that_o believe_v not_o be_v condemn_v already_o 36._o vers_fw-la 36._o and_o vers_fw-la 36._o he_o that_o believe_v in_o the_o son_n have_v everlasting_a life_n and_o he_o that_o obey_v not_o the_o son_n shall_v not_o see_v life_n 2.9_o rom._n 2.9_o but_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n abide_v on_o he_o so_o rom._n 8.9_o if_o any_o man_n have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n the_o same_o be_v not_o his_o and_o consequent_o it_o follow_v that_o if_o he_o be_v not_o christ_n than_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n belong_v not_o unto_o he_o 3.8_o 1._o joh._n 3.8_o and_o the_o apostle_n 1._o joh._n 3.8_o plain_o affirm_v that_o he_o who_o commit_v sin_n that_o be_v he_o who_o live_v in_o sin_n without_o repentance_n be_v of_o the_o devil_n and_o that_o he_o who_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n that_o be_v regenerate_v by_o his_o spirit_n sin_v not_o that_o be_v live_v not_o in_o his_o sin_n neither_o commit_v they_o with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n and_o paul_n will_v timothy_n to_o instruct_v his_o hearer_n 2.26_o 2._o tim._n 2.26_o that_o they_o may_v come_v to_o amendment_n out_o of_o the_o snare_n of_o the_o devil_n whereby_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o those_o in_o who_o sin_n rain_v be_v not_o of_o christ_n but_o of_o satan_n and_o that_o notwithstanding_o christ_n death_n they_o be_v still_o in_o the_o snare_n of_o the_o devil_n till_o they_o come_v to_o amendment_n of_o life_n because_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v not_o effectual_a to_o free_v any_o out_o of_o their_o spiritual_a bondage_n till_o it_o be_v apply_v unto_o they_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n §_o sect._n 3_o and_o thus_o it_o appear_v by_o plain_a testimony_n universal_a reason_n to_o prove_v that_o redemption_n be_v not_o universal_a that_o the_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o christ_n belong_v only_o to_o the_o faithful_a which_o also_o by_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n &_o bloodshed_n have_v their_o sin_n and_o corruption_n in_o some_o measure_n mortify_v and_o not_o unto_o the_o wicked_a who_o live_v and_o die_v in_o their_o sin_n without_o repentance_n now_o i_o will_v also_o confirm_v this_o truth_n by_o strong_a reason_n first_o those_o who_o be_v never_o know_v of_o christ_n that_o be_v acknowledge_v for_o his_o be_v never_o redeem_v by_o his_o precious_a bloodshed_n neither_o be_v it_o probable_a that_o the_o father_n will_v give_v his_o well-beloved_a son_n and_o that_o the_o son_n will_v give_v himself_o for_o the_o redemption_n of_o those_o who_o in_o his_o eternal_a council_n he_o have_v decree_v to_o reject_v or_o as_o all_o confess_v who_o he_o foresee_v shall_v perish_v but_o our_o saviour_n will_v profess_v to_o the_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n that_o he_o never_o know_v they_o 7.23_o matth._n 7.23_o matth._n 7.23_o and_o therefore_o he_o never_o give_v himself_o for_o their_o redemption_n second_o for_o whomseover_o christ_n have_v offer_v a_o sacrifice_n unto_o his_o father_n for_o they_o also_o he_o make_v intercession_n and_o be_v become_v their_o advocate_n neither_o be_v it_o probable_a that_o christ_n will_v die_v for_o those_o for_o who_o he_o will_v not_o entreat_v and_o that_o he_o will_v offer_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o his_o body_n for_o those_o for_o who_o he_o will_v not_o offer_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o his_o lip_n beside_o it_o be_v the_o office_n of_o the_o same_o high_a priest_n to_o offer_v sacrifice_n and_o to_o pray_v for_o the_o people_n and_o consequent_o of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n 2.1.2_o 1._o joh._n 2.1.2_o as_o appear_v 1._o joh._n 2.1.2_o where_o he_o be_v say_v as_o well_o to_o be_v our_o advocate_n as_o the_o propiciatory_a sacrifice_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n rom._n 8.35_o say_v 8.35_o rom._n 8.35_o that_o as_o christ_n die_v for_o we_o so_o he_o make_v intercession_n for_o we_o but_o our_o saviour_n christ_n flat_o exclude_v from_o all_o participation_n of_o the_o fruit_n of_o his_o intercession_n all_o those_o who_o be_v of_o the_o world_n that_o be_v 17.9_o joh._n 17.9_o all_o mere_a worldling_n joh._n 17.9_o i_o pray_v not_o for_o the_o world_n but_o for_o they_o which_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o and_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o as_o he_o perfect_o save_v 7.25_o heb._n 7.25_o so_o also_o he_o make_v intercession_n for_o those_o who_o come_v unto_o god_n by_o he_o that_o be_v true_a believer_n only_o and_o therefore_o for_o they_o alone_o he_o have_v offer_v himself_o a_o sacrifice_n unto_o his_o father_n three_o christ_n have_v die_v for_o those_o alone_a in_o who_o he_o have_v attain_v unto_o the_o end_n of_o his_o death_n for_o whatsoever_o attain_v not_o his_o end_n be_v do_v in_o vain_a which_o argue_v want_n of_o wisdom_n or_o power_n in_o the_o agent_n and_o efficient_a neither_o of_o which_o without_o blasphemy_n can_v be_v ascribe_v unto_o christ_n who_o be_v in_o both_o infinite_a but_o the_o end_n of_o christ_n death_n that_o be_v the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o those_o for_o who_o he_o die_v be_v attain_v unto_o only_o in_o the_o elect_a and_o faithful_a 3.36_o mark_n 16.16_o joh._n 3.36_o for_o as_o it_o be_v mark._n 16.16_o he_o that_o shall_v believe_v shall_v be_v save_v but_o he_o that_o will_v not_o believe_v shall_v be_v damn_v and_o joh._n 3.36_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o the_o son_n have_v everlasting_a life_n and_o he_o that_o obey_v not_o the_o son_n shall_v not_o see_v life_n but_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n abide_v on_o he_o and_o therefore_o christ_n have_v die_v for_o those_o alone_a who_o believe_v and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o their_o faith_n in_o obedience_n and_o not_o for_o the_o unbeliever_n and_o disobedient_a forthly_a if_o all_o be_v redeem_v by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n then_o shall_v they_o also_o be_v save_v for_o what_o shall_v hinder_v 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and_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o after_o our_o call_n and_o conversion_n 2.19_o eph._n 2.19_o we_o be_v no_o more_o stranger_n and_o forrener_n but_o citizen_n with_o the_o saint_n and_o of_o the_o household_n of_o god_n now_o the_o lord_n make_v this_o choice_n of_o we_o before_o other_o not_o for_o any_o respect_n of_o worthiness_n or_o excellency_n in_o we_o more_o than_o in_o they_o but_o of_o his_o mere_a mercy_n undeserued_a grace_n worthiness_n that_o the_o lord_n call_v we_o not_o for_o any_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o worthiness_n and_o free_a good_a will_n neither_o do_v he_o therefore_o entertain_v we_o into_o his_o church_n and_o family_n because_o we_o be_v already_o or_o because_o he_o know_v we_o will_v be_v hereafter_o holy_a and_o righteous_a but_o have_v free_o call_v we_o without_o any_o our_o desert_n he_o do_v also_o of_o his_o own_o undeserued_a

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the_o world_n and_o ingraft_v into_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n by_o who_o spirit_n we_o be_v quicken_v who_o be_v dead_a in_o our_o sin_n and_o have_v sanctify_a grace_n beget_v nourish_v and_o increase_v in_o us._n see_v therefore_o this_o our_o effectual_a call_n be_v so_o necessary_a let_v not_o satan_n persuade_v we_o to_o neglect_v it_o neither_o let_v we_o when_o the_o lord_n invit_v we_o to_o this_o royal_a feast_n pretend_v excuse_n one_o that_o he_o must_v go_v see_v his_o farm_n 14._o matth._n 22._o luk._n 14._o another_o that_o he_o must_v go_v try_v his_o ox_n a_o three_o that_o he_o must_v go_v about_o his_o merchandise_n and_o a_o four_o that_o he_o be_v hinder_v by_o a_o carnal_a marriage_n for_o if_o we_o will_v not_o come_v when_o the_o lord_n invit_v we_o like_o unworthy_a guest_n we_o shall_v be_v shut_v out_o of_o the_o door_n and_o not_o suffer_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o this_o banquet_n of_o eternal_a blessedness_n 95.7.8_o psal_n 95.7.8_o while_o today_o we_o 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neglect_v the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o be_v call_v namely_o the_o ministry_n of_o god_n word_n partly_o work_v upon_o our_o inbred_a corruption_n which_o not_o conceive_v the_o thing_n of_o god_n condemn_v they_o of_o foolishness_n and_o not_o be_v delight_v with_o those_o thing_n which_o it_o understand_v not_o they_o seem_v irksome_a and_o tedious_a and_o partly_o entice_a we_o with_o the_o commodity_n and_o pleasure_n of_o the_o world_n which_o be_v more_o pleasant_a to_o carnal_a man_n than_o their_o meat_n and_o drink_v he_o cause_v we_o to_o spend_v that_o time_n in_o our_o earthly_a business_n or_o vain_a delight_n which_o we_o shall_v bestow_v in_o the_o hear_n of_o god_n word_n whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v effectual_o call_v that_o be_v separate_v

from_o the_o world_n and_o ingraft_v as_o lively_a member_n into_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n jesus_n motive_n motive_n to_o persuade_v to_o the_o diligent_a hear_n of_o god_n word_n the_o first_o motive_n let_v we_o therefore_o strong_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o this_o temption_n as_o be_v most_o pernicious_a unto_o our_o own_o soul_n and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v we_o brief_o consider_v of_o some_o reason_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v stir_v up_o diligent_o to_o frequent_a god_n holy_a assembly_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o this_o heavenly_a ambassage_n first_o therefore_o be_v be_v to_o know_v that_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n be_v god_n own_o ordinance_n which_o he_o have_v institute_v and_o ordain_v for_o the_o gather_v together_o of_o the_o saint_n and_o build_v the_o body_n of_o his_o church_n 4.11.12_o eph._n 4.11.12_o as_o appear_v eph._n 4.11.12_o neither_o do_v he_o use_v ordinary_o any_o other_o mean_n especial_o where_o this_o be_v to_o be_v have_v for_o the_o 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keep_v they_o from_o turn_v unto_o god_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o come_v unto_o christ_n by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v of_o those_o tentation_n which_o he_o use_v against_o those_o who_o be_v call_v and_o first_o when_o as_o he_o perceive_v that_o he_o can_v no_o long_o blind_v they_o with_o ignorance_n nor_o keep_v they_o still_o in_o carnal_a worldinesse_n &_o presumptuous_a security_n when_o as_o he_o see_v that_o they_o be_v resolve_v no_o long_a to_o defer_v their_o repentance_n and_o come_n unto_o christ_n by_o a_o true_a faith_n neither_o can_v be_v persuade_v to_o content_v themselves_o with_o such_o faith_n and_o repentance_n as_o be_v false_a and_o counterfeit_a then_o and_o not_o before_o he_o appear_v in_o his_o own_o likeness_n and_o show_v himself_o a_o devil_n indeed_o for_o than_o he_o accuse_v they_o of_o their_o manifold_a and_o outrageous_a sin_n where_o in_o they_o have_v long_o continue_v than_o he_o tell_v they_o 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satisfy_v till_o he_o see_v our_o death_n and_o utter_a destruction_n and_o therefore_o when_o he_o have_v grievous_o vex_v the_o christian_n conscience_n with_o fearful_a horror_n and_o torment_v he_o even_o with_o the_o flashing_n of_o hell_n fire_n in_o the_o next_o place_n he_o will_v persuade_v he_o to_o seek_v some_o ease_n of_o his_o present_a torment_n by_o imbrue_v his_o hand_n in_o his_o own_o blood_n and_o put_v himself_o to_o some_o violent_a death_n which_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o as_o the_o proverb_n be_v to_o leap_v out_o of_o the_o fry_a pan_n into_o the_o fire_n and_o in_o seek_v to_o ease_v his_o terror_n of_o conscience_n to_o plunge_v himself_o into_o the_o torment_n of_o hell_n §_o sect._n 2_o against_o which_o tentation_n whosoever_o will_v be_v strengthen_v and_o enable_v to_o

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and_o filthy_a corruption_n wash_v away_o with_o his_o precious_a blood_n as_o the_o outward_a filth_n of_o the_o body_n be_v wash_v and_o purge_v by_o the_o wash_n of_o water_n the_o virtue_n of_o which_o spiritual_a wash_n be_v not_o limit_v and_o restrain_v to_o the_o time_n past_a or_o present_a as_o though_o it_o wash_v away_o only_o our_o original_a corruption_n as_o some_o have_v foolish_o imagine_v but_o extend_v itself_o to_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n so_o that_o if_o fall_v into_o many_o and_o grievous_a sin_n we_o unfeigned_o repent_v we_o of_o they_o and_o apply_v christ_n jesus_n and_o his_o merit_n unto_o we_o by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o the_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o they_o all_o for_o this_o be_v promise_v seal_v and_o confirm_v unto_o we_o in_o our_o baptism_n second_o the_o lord_n have_v further_a confirm_v this_o his_o covenant_n by_o the_o sacrament_n of_o his_o supper_n for_o he_o have_v therefore_o 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the_o lord_n do_v thereby_o certain_o assure_v we_o that_o our_o sin_n in_o christ_n be_v pardon_v and_o forgive_v and_o that_o he_o have_v receive_v we_o into_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n yea_o the_o lord_n have_v not_o only_o ratify_v &_o confirm_v his_o covenant_n with_o we_o concern_v the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n with_o his_o own_o hand_n writing_n and_o seal_v annex_v but_o also_o by_o his_o oath_n for_o god_n will_v more_o abundant_o to_o show_v unto_o the_o heir_n of_o promise_n the_o stableness_n of_o his_o counsel_n bind_v himself_o by_o a_o oath_n that_o by_o two_o immutable_a thing_n wherein_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o god_n shall_v lie_v we_o may_v have_v strong_a consolation_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v heb._n 6.17.18_o and_o therefore_o unless_o we_o will_v conceive_v of_o god_n that_o he_o be_v untrue_a of_o his_o word_n a_o covenant_n breaker_n yea_o a_o perjure_a person_n which_o be_v most_o horrible_a blasphemy_n once_o to_o imagine_v we_o may_v undoubted_o assure_v ourselves_o that_o he_o will_v pardon_v and_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n be_v they_o in_o number_n never_o so_o innumerable_a nor_o so_o heinous_a in_o their_o nature_n and_o quality_n if_o we_o will_v turn_v unto_o he_o by_o unfeigned_a repentanee_n and_o lie_v hold_v upon_o christ_n jesus_n our_o saviour_n by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n §_o sect._n 4_o but_o let_v we_o more_o particular_o consider_v of_o some_o of_o the_o special_a promise_n of_o god_n sin_n of_o particular_a promise_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n contain_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n that_o so_o we_o may_v gather_v unto_o ourselves_o more_o full_a consolation_n and_o firm_a assurance_n of_o the_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o prophet_n david_n who_o have_v in_o himself_o often_o experience_n of_o god_n mercy_n tell_v we_o psal_n 32.10_o that_o whosoever_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n mercy_n shall_v compass_v he_o the_o prophet_n esay_n exhort_v the_o wicked_a to_o forsake_v his_o way_n and_o the_o unrighteous_a his_o own_o imagination_n and_o to_o return_v unto_o the_o lord_n assure_v they_o that_o he_o will_v have_v mercy_n upon_o they_o for_o he_o be_v very_o ready_a to_o forgive_v esay_n 55.7_o the_o lord_n himself_o also_o do_v make_v this_o gracious_a promise_n ezech._n 18.21_o but_o say_v he_o if_o the_o wicked_a will_v return_v from_o all_o his_o sin_n which_o he_o have_v commit_v and_o keep_v all_o my_o statute_n and_o do_v that_o which_o be_v lawful_a and_o right_a he_o shall_v sure_o live_v and_o not_o die_v 22._o all_o his_o transgression_n that_o he_o have_v commit_v shall_v not_o be_v mention_v unto_o he_o but_o in_o his_o righteousness_n that_o he_o have_v do_v he_o shall_v live_v 23._o have_v i_o any_o desire_n that_o the_o wicked_a shall_v die_v say_v the_o lord_n god_n or_o shall_v he_o not_o live_v if_o he_o return_v from_o his_o way_n vers_fw-la 32._o for_o i_o desire_v not_o the_o death_n of_o he_o that_o die_v say_v the_o lord_n god_n cause_n therefore_o one_o another_o to_o return_v and_o live_v you_o and_o cap._n 33._o ver_fw-la 11._o as_o i_o live_v say_v the_o lord_n i_o desire_v not_o the_o death_n of_o the_o wicked_a but_o that_o the_o wicked_a turn_n from_o his_o way_n and_o live_v so_o mal._n 3.17_o the_o lord_n profess_v that_o he_o will_v spare_v his_o people_n and_o child_n as_o a_o man_n spare_v his_o own_o son_n that_o serve_v he_o now_o we_o know_v that_o a_o love_a father_n be_v ready_a to_o forgive_v &_o to_o receive_v into_o his_o grace_n and_o favour_v his_o repentant_a son_n though_o he_o have_v very_o often_o offend_v he_o &_o so_o sure_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v infinite_o rich_a in_o mercy_n will_v much_o more_o forgive_v his_o child_n when_o they_o turn_v unto_o he_o nay_o he_o be_v not_o only_o ready_a to_o receive_v they_o into_o his_o grace_n and_o favour_n but_o it_o fill_v he_o as_o i_o may_v say_v with_o exceed_v joy_n 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believe_v that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n say_v they_o have_v it_o already_o as_o though_o they_o be_v in_o present_a possession_n john_n 5.24_o very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o he_o that_o hear_v my_o word_n and_o believe_v in_o he_o that_o send_v i_o have_v everlasting_a life_n and_o shall_v not_o come_v into_o condemnation_n but_o have_v pass_v from_o death_n to_o life_n so_o chap._n 6.47_o and_o chap._n 11.26_o whosoever_o live_v and_o believe_v in_o i_o shall_v never_o die_v the_o apostle_n peter_n also_o plain_o affirm_v that_o god_n will_v have_v no_o man_n to_o perish_v but_o will_v have_v all_o man_n to_o come_v to_o repentance_n see_v therefore_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v so_o many_o gracious_a promise_n in_o the_o gospel_n to_o all_o

call_v unto_o they_o and_o he_o in_o who_o power_n it_o be_v every_o minute_n utter_o to_o destroy_v they_o first_o of_o all_o desire_v a_o parley_n he_o who_o may_v well_o abhor_v to_o vouchsafe_v they_o his_o presence_n earnest_o desire_v conference_n with_o they_o say_v ver_fw-la 18._o come_v now_o and_o let_v we_o reason_n together_o say_v the_o lord_n though_o your_o sin_n be_v as_o crimson_a they_o shall_v be_v make_v as_o white_a as_o snow_n though_o they_o be_v red_a like_o scarlet_n they_o shall_v be_v as_o wool_n §_o sect._n 6_o christ_n the_o example_n of_o the_o israelite_n in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n in_o like_a manner_n in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n the_o same_o jew_n most_o wicked_o rebel_v against_o the_o lord_n for_o when_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o rich_a mercy_n send_v the_o promise_a messiah_n to_o deliver_v they_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o their_o enemy_n they_o will_v not_o receive_v he_o nay_o they_o continual_o afflict_v and_o persecute_v he_o they_o mock_v and_o revile_v he_o they_o hale_v he_o before_o the_o judgement_n seat_n and_o cause_v he_o to_o be_v condemn_v who_o come_v to_o justify_v and_o acquit_v they_o they_o buffet_v and_o whip_v he_o and_o prefer_v a_o wicked_a murderer_n before_o he_o who_o prefer_v their_o salvation_n before_o his_o own_o life_n last_o in_o most_o ignominious_a sort_n they_o crucify_v and_o kill_v he_o after_o all_o which_o outrageous_a wickedness_n offer_v against_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n they_o continue_v in_o their_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o impaenitencie_n never_o acknowledge_v their_o fault_n not_o desire_v pardon_n nay_o rather_o as_o they_o have_v persecute_v the_o head_n our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n so_o when_o they_o can_v offer_v no_o more_o wrong_a unto_o he_o in_o his_o own_o person_n they_o be_v ready_a to_o satisfy_v and_o glut_v their_o malicious_a rage_n in_o persecute_v his_o poor_a member_n now_o what_o more_o hellish_a 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such_o rebellious_a wretch_n and_o will_v he_o not_o grant_v it_o to_o less_o offender_n if_o they_o desire_v it_o do_v he_o offer_v they_o mercy_n before_o they_o seek_v it_o and_o will_v he_o deny_v mercy_n unto_o any_o who_o earnest_o seek_v and_o sue_v for_o it_o do_v he_o seek_v to_o draw_v man_n to_o repentance_n and_o to_o turn_v unto_o he_o and_o will_v he_o not_o receive_v they_o when_o they_o do_v repent_v be_v he_o so_o exceed_o merciful_a in_o time_n past_a and_o shall_v we_o now_o think_v his_o arm_n shorten_v or_o his_o mercy_n abate_v nay_o assure_o he_o be_v immutable_a ever_o like_o himself_o one_o and_o the_o same_o most_o gracious_a most_o merciful_a &_o full_a of_o all_o goodness_n and_o compassion_n towards_o all_o they_o that_o come_v unto_o he_o and_o therefore_o if_o we_o turn_v from_o our_o sin_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o though_o they_o be_v never_o so_o many_o and_o grievous_a they_o shall_v be_v pardon_v and_o we_o receive_v into_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n §_o sect._n 7_o to_o these_o example_n of_o whole_a multitude_n mercy_n particular_a example_n of_o god_n mercy_n we_o may_v add_v the_o example_n of_o particular_a sinner_n who_o have_v be_v receyve_v to_o mercy_n and_o obtain_v pardon_n though_o their_o sin_n have_v be_v many_o and_o grievous_a as_o matthew_n zacheus_n levi_n who_o be_v sinful_a publican_n that_o get_v their_o live_n by_o pill_v &_o poll_n oppression_n and_o extortion_n man_n so_o notorious_o wicked_a that_o publican_n and_o sinner_n be_v join_v together_o as_o though_o they_o be_v sinner_n by_o profession_n and_o therefore_o as_o synonimon_n or_o diverse_a word_n of_o one_o signification_n they_o interpret_v one_o another_o and_o yet_o such_o be_v the_o riches_n of_o god_n mercy_n that_o even_o these_o profess_a sinner_n be_v convert_v and_o receive_v remission_n of_o all_o their_o outrageous_a wickedness_n the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o mary_n magdalene_n who_o 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sorcerer_n a_o bloody_a murderer_n of_o exceed_v many_o the_o dear_a saint_n and_o true_a prophet_n of_o the_o lord_n one_o who_o do_v not_o run_v headlong_o alone_a into_o all_o hellish_a impiety_n but_o also_o lead_v the_o people_n under_o his_o government_n out_o of_o the_o way_n to_o do_v more_o wicked_o than_o do_v the_o heathen_a people_n who_o the_o lord_n destroy_v before_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n and_o in_o a_o word_n wrought_v more_o abomination_n and_o outrageous_a wickedness_n than_o the_o curse_a amorites_n and_o canaanite_n of_o who_o notwithstanding_o the_o land_n surfeit_v and_o spew_v they_o out_o for_o their_o cry_a sin_n and_o yet_o this_o manasses_n this_o wretch_n more_o like_o a_o devil_n incarnate_a than_o a_o saint_n of_o god_n repent_v he_o of_o his_o sin_n from_o the_o bottom_n of_o his_o heart_n be_v receive_v i_o can_v speak_v

already_o plain_o prove_v though_o we_o never_o have_v any_o special_a revelation_n and_o therefore_o without_o any_o such_o particular_a revelation_n we_o may_v attain_v unto_o the_o certain_a assurance_n that_o we_o be_v justify_v in_o god_n sight_n three_o that_o which_o the_o gospel_n assure_v we_o of_o we_o need_v not_o to_o make_v any_o doubt_n thereof_o or_o once_o call_v it_o into_o question_n but_o the_o gospel_n assure_v we_o that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o true_o repent_v they_o of_o their_o sin_n shall_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o all_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n therein_o contain_v so_o joh._n 3.16_o 3.16_o joh._n 3.16_o god_n so_o love_v the_o world_n that_o he_o have_v give_v his_o only_o beget_v son_n that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v everlasting_a life_n and_o chap._n 5.24_o 5.24_o joh._n 5.24_o very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o he_o that_o hear_v my_o word_n and_o believe_v he_o that_o send_v i_o have_v everlasting_a life_n and_o shall_v not_o come_v into_o condemnation_n but_o have_v pass_v from_o death_n to_o life_n 11.28_o matth._n 11.28_o and_o matth._n 11.28_o come_v unto_o i_o all_o you_o that_o labour_n and_o be_v lade_v and_o i_o will_v ease_v you_o and_o therefore_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o jesus_n christ_n approve_v their_o faith_n to_o the_o world_n and_o their_o own_o conscience_n to_o be_v true_a and_o unfeigned_a by_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o unfeigned_a repentance_n he_o may_v assure_v himself_o of_o all_o the_o gracious_a promife_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o consequent_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o his_o justification_n for_o the_o merit_n and_o righteousness_n of_o jesus_n christ_n last_o the_o lord_n have_v not_o only_o after_o a_o general_a manner_n propound_v these_o promise_n unto_o we_o and_o leave_v we_o to_o our_o own_o liberty_n to_o believe_v or_o not_o to_o believe_v they_o but_o he_o have_v bind_v 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to_o believe_v this_o be_v to_o make_v god_n a_o liar_n because_o we_o will_v not_o believe_v the_o record_n that_o he_o have_v witness_v of_o that_o his_o son_n 10._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 10._o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1._o joh._n 5.10_o yea_o as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v at_o large_a he_o have_v add_v unto_o the_o hand_n write_v of_o his_o word_n which_o contain_v also_o his_o oath_n for_o our_o better_a confirmation_n his_o sacrament_n whereby_o he_o particular_o convay_v and_o give_v unto_o every_o believer_n as_o it_o be_v proper_a possession_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n to_o the_o end_n that_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o place_n leave_v to_o doubt_v nor_o any_o need_n of_o any_o particular_a revelation_n for_o our_o further_a assurance_n §_o sect._n 2_o second_o satan_n will_v suggest_v that_o those_o who_o be_v justify_v be_v make_v just_a righteousness_n that_o we_o be_v make_v just_a not_o by_o infusion_n but_o by_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n and_o those_o who_o be_v make_v just_a do_v continual_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n but_o thou_o will_v he_o say_v to_o the_o humble_a sinner_n continue_v still_o in_o thy_o corruption_n and_o thy_o wickedness_n cleave_v fast_o to_o thou_o and_o compass_v thou_o about_o and_o in_o stead_n of_o do_v the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n thou_o continual_o heap_a up_o the_o full_a measure_n of_o thy_o sin_n yea_o thy_o best_a action_n be_v so_o stain_v with_o imperfection_n and_o so_o full_a of_o infirmity_n that_o they_o just_o provoke_v god_n wrath_n against_o thou_o to_o which_o we_o must_v answer_v that_o indeed_o whosoever_o be_v justify_v be_v make_v just_a but_o not_o by_o infusion_n of_o inherent_a righteousness_n into_o ourselves_o but_o by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n most_o perfect_a righteousness_n as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v for_o hereby_o our_o sin_n be_v pardon_v he_o have_v take_v they_o upon_o himself_o and_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n by_o suffer_v those_o punishment_n which_o we_o have_v deserve_v and_o also_o he_o have_v perfect_o fulfil_v the_o law_n that_o he_o may_v make_v we_o partaker_n of_o his_o active_a obedience_n and_o so_o impute_v both_o unto_o we_o have_v make_v we_o perfect_o just_a and_o righteous_a in_o god_n sight_n so_o that_o now_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o require_v obedience_n to_o his_o law_n at_o our_o hand_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v justify_v in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n by_o our_o own_o righteousness_n neither_o be_v we_o to_o this_o end_n to_o observe_v god_n commandment_n that_o we_o may_v offer_v unto_o god_n our_o work_n and_o inherent_a righteousness_n desire_v thereby_o to_o be_v justify_v for_o as_o i_o have_v show_v our_o best_a righteousness_n be_v imperfect_a and_o mingle_v with_o manifold_a corruption_n so_o as_o it_o will_v rather_o condemn_v we_o then_o justify_v we_o if_o the_o lord_n shall_v examine_v it_o according_a to_o the_o exact_a rule_n of_o his_o most_o perfect_a justice_n but_o we_o offer_v unto_o god_n for_o our_o justification_n the_o most_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o full_a satisfaction_n of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o by_o his_o merit_n and_o suffering_n he_o have_v once_o make_v for_o we_o desire_v thereby_o whole_o and_o only_o to_o be_v justify_v and_o save_v §_o sect._n 3_o as_o for_o our_o work_n and_o inherent_a righteousness_n justification_n that_o our_o work_n be_v not_o cause_n but_o effect_n of_o our_o justification_n they_o be_v not_o cause_n but_o effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o our_o justification_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o we_o shall_v do_v any_o good_a work_n acceptable_a in_o god_n sight_n till_o we_o be_v justify_v and_o reconcile_v unto_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n for_o our_o work_n can_v please_v he_o till_o our_o person_n please_v he_o and_o whatsoever_o we_o do_v before_o faith_n have_v purify_v the_o heart_n it_o be_v sin_n and_o odious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n but_o as_o soon_o as_o we_o have_v faith_n beget_v in_o we_o present_o it_o apprehend_v christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v and_o then_o be_v justify_v faith_n work_v by_o love_n and_o bring_v forth_o in_o we_o the_o fruit_n of_o sanctification_n which_o though_o they_o be_v mingle_v with_o much_o corruption_n and_o manifold_a imperfection_n yet_o god_n in_o christ_n accept_v of_o they_o as_o perfect_v and_o will_v crown_v they_o with_o glory_n and_o immortality_n righteousness_n that_o now_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o require_v of_o we_o perfect_a righteousness_n neither_o do_v the_o lord_n now_o require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o perfect_o at_o once_o shake_v off_o all_o our_o corruption_n but_o that_o we_o labour_v as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v to_o mortify_v and_o subdue_v they_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n which_o he_o have_v bestow_v on_o we_o he_o do_v not_o straight_o command_v that_o we_o shall_v instant_o banish_v and_o expel_v sin_n from_o dwell_v in_o we_o but_o that_o we_o do_v not_o suffer_v it_o to_o reign_v in_o we_o nor_o willing_o obey_v the_o flesh_n in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o submit_v ourselves_o unto_o sin_n as_o servant_n and_o vassal_n to_o their_o lord_n and_o master_n he_o do_v not_o enjoin_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v whole_o vanquish_v our_o corruption_n and_o obtain_v a_o full_a victory_n over_o they_o but_o that_o we_o proclaim_v open_a war_n against_o they_o and_o manful_o fight_v and_o strive_v under_o the_o conduct_n of_o his_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o sinful_a lust_n thereof_o and_o when_o we_o be_v take_v captive_a of_o sin_n that_o we_o labour_v to_o attain_v unto_o our_o former_a freedom_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n sorrow_v and_o groan_v under_o the_o heavy_a weight_n of_o our_o corruption_n and_o cry_v out_o with_o the_o apostle_n 7._o rom._n 7._o wretched_a man_n that_o

every_o part_n and_o faculty_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o therefore_o whosoever_o will_v be_v assure_v that_o he_o have_v attain_v true_a sanctification_n he_o be_v to_o labour_v to_o compose_v and_o frame_v the_o whole_a man_n his_o mind_n and_o imagination_n his_o will_n and_o affection_n his_o outward_a action_n life_n and_o conversation_n according_a to_o the_o exact_a rule_n of_o god_n law_n in_o all_o of_o they_o mortify_v the_o old_a man_n and_o his_o inbred_a corruption_n and_o embrace_v the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n otherwise_o if_o our_o sanctification_n be_v not_o of_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o every_o part_n in_o their_o several_a measure_n it_o will_v in_o the_o end_n be_v vain_a and_o fruitless_a for_o as_o it_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n for_o citizen_n be_v besiege_v to_o fortify_v one_o place_n of_o the_o wall_n and_o leave_v another_o part_n unfortify_v or_o to_o keep_v straight_o watch_v at_o some_o of_o the_o gate_n and_o leave_v other_o open_v so_o it_o will_v not_o avail_v we_o to_o fortify_v some_o part_n against_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o leave_v other_o weak_a and_o naked_a nor_o to_o guard_v some_o of_o the_o outward_a passage_n of_o the_o sense_n and_o neglect_v some_o other_o suffer_v they_o to_o lie_v as_o a_o open_a entrance_n to_o let_v in_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n for_o so_o they_o will_v easy_o surprise_v we_o and_o lead_v we_o captive_a unto_o sin_n but_o if_o we_o will_v be_v in_o any_o safety_n in_o this_o strait_a siege_n we_o must_v set_v a_o strong_a guard_n and_o a_o careful_a watch_n over_o every_o part_n and_o faculty_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n §_o sect._n 3_o the_o object_n of_o our_o sanctification_n about_o which_o it_o be_v exercise_v sanctification_n of_o the_o object_n and_o time_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v sin_n and_o corruption_n and_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o we_o may_v fly_v the_o one_o and_o embrace_v the_o other_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o be_v quicken_v in_o the_o spirit_n that_o we_o may_v be_v conformable_a in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n unto_o the_o law_n of_o god_n avoid_v that_o which_o he_o have_v forbid_v and_o labour_v to_o perform_v that_o which_o he_o have_v command_v the_o time_n when_o sanctification_n be_v wrought_v in_o we_o be_v present_o after_o we_o be_v effectual_o call_v and_o justify_v for_o as_o soon_o as_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n obedience_n death_n and_o resurrection_n be_v apply_v unto_o we_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n it_o do_v not_o only_o free_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o and_o quicken_v we_o in_o the_o inner_a man_n enable_v we_o to_o forsake_v our_o former_a sin_n and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n but_o howsoever_o our_o sanctification_n be_v begin_v present_o after_o our_o conversion_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o so_o soon_o finish_v but_o as_o the_o seed_n be_v cast_v into_o the_o ground_n do_v first_o take_v root_n and_o then_o be_v scarce_o discorned_a afterward_o shoot_v forth_o into_o a_o blade_n and_o so_o spring_v up_o by_o little_a and_o little_a till_o it_o bring_v forth_o a_o ear_n and_o last_o it_o ripen_v and_o yield_v to_o the_o sour_a plentiful_a increase_n so_o when_o first_o the_o seed_n of_o sanctification_n be_v sow_v in_o we_o by_o virtue_n of_o god_n spirit_n they_o have_v a_o time_n to_o take_v root_n when_o as_o they_o make_v little_a or_o no_o show_n to_o ourselves_o or_o other_o but_o afterward_o they_o send_v forth_o as_o it_o be_v a_o blade_n of_o a_o holy_a profession_n and_o the_o ripe_a fruit_n of_o godliness_n notwithstanding_o these_o fruit_n in_o this_o life_n be_v not_o pure_o clean_a and_o without_o mixture_n but_o as_o in_o the_o fair_a field_n there_o be_v among_o the_o clean_a wheat_n some_o tare_n and_o cockle_n so_o in_o those_o that_o be_v most_o sanctify_a there_o be_v many_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n mix_v with_o the_o good_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n 22.11_o apoc._n 22.11_o the_o which_o the_o christian_n be_v still_o in_o weed_n and_o pluck_v up_o by_o the_o root_n so_o long_o as_o he_o live_v but_o yet_o can_v never_o overcome_v this_o great_a work_n till_o the_o winter_n of_o death_n whole_o nip_v and_o kill_v these_o weed_n of_o sin_n we_o must_v not_o therefore_o present_o after_o our_o conversion_n dream_v of_o a_o perfection_n in_o sanctification_n no_o nor_o yet_o at_o the_o first_o estimate_v the_o trueness_n thereof_o by_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o measure_n for_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o natural_a generation_n and_o growth_n of_o the_o body_n so_o also_o in_o spiritual_a regeneration_n all_o be_v not_o finish_v at_o the_o first_o but_o perfect_v by_o degree_n as_o soon_o as_o we_o be_v convert_v we_o be_v but_o babe_n in_o christ_n 5.14_o heb._n 5.14_o and_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o infancy_n in_o knowledge_n faith_n and_o other_o grace_n such_o as_o have_v need_v rather_o of_o milk_n than_o of_o strong_a meat_n 8.29_o rom._n 8.29_o in_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o life_n we_o grow_v up_o from_o strength_n to_o strength_n till_o we_o come_v to_o man_n estate_n unto_o which_o age_n we_o can_v proper_o be_v say_v to_o have_v attain_v till_o by_o death_n we_o whole_o lay_v aside_o the_o old_a man_n and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o and_o last_o we_o attain_v to_o our_o consummation_n and_o full_a perfection_n when_o at_o the_o latter_a day_n we_o shall_v rise_v again_o and_o both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n be_v endue_v with_o perfect_a holiness_n whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v obedience_n to_o god_n will_v in_o that_o degree_n which_o his_o justice_n require_v chap._n iii_o of_o the_o part_n of_o sanctification_n §_o sect._n 1_o the_o part_n of_o sanctification_n be_v two_o vivification_n that_o sanctification_n contain_v two_o part_n mortification_n and_o vivification_n mortification_n and_o vivification_n the_o which_o also_o be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o part_n of_o true_a repentance_n but_o in_o a_o diverse_a sense_n for_o they_o be_v attribute_v unto_o sanctification_n as_o they_o be_v the_o work_n and_o action_n of_o god_n who_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n do_v mortify_v and_o quicken_v we_o and_o be_v the_o sole_a author_n and_o cause_n of_o our_o sanctification_n and_o unto_o repentance_n as_o they_o have_v reference_n unto_o we_o who_o be_v regenerate_v and_o endue_v with_o god_n spirit_n do_v labour_n in_o the_o mortification_n of_o our_o corruption_n and_o endeavour_v to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o newness_n of_o life_n for_o spiritu_fw-la sancto_fw-la acti_fw-la agimus_fw-la we_o be_v first_o move_v and_o set_v a_o work_n by_o god_n spirit_n do_v work_n together_o with_o he_o this_o division_n have_v it_o ground_n and_o warrant_v in_o many_o place_n of_o holy_a scripture_n in_o which_o it_o be_v express_v in_o diverse_a phrase_n 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manifest_a that_o our_o sanctification_n consist_v of_o these_o two_o part_n the_o mortify_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o quicken_a of_o the_o spirit_n §_o sect._n 2_o mortification_n be_v the_o first_o part_n of_o sanctification_n wrought_v of_o mortification_n what_o it_o be_v and_o how_o it_o be_v wrought_v wherein_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o burial_n do_v by_o little_a and_o little_o weaken_v subdue_v and_o kill_v in_o we_o our_o natural_a corruption_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o so_o that_o they_o be_v not_o so_o powerful_a as_o in_o time_n past_a to_o stir_v up_o in_o our_o mind_n evil_a motion_n which_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o will_n and_o word_n of_o god_n in_o this_o description_n be_v set_v down_o first_o the_o

have_v reconcile_v we_o unto_o himself_o in_o his_o son_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o by_o our_o sin_n make_v he_o our_o enemy_n nor_o again_o build_v up_o this_o wall_n of_o separation_n which_o christ_n our_o saviour_n have_v break_v down_o 2.14_o col._n 1.21.22_o eph._n 2.14_o he_o have_v adopt_v we_o in_o christ_n to_o be_v his_o son_n and_o heir_n of_o everlasting_a life_n and_o therefore_o see_v we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n let_v we_o yield_v obedience_n to_o our_o heavenly_a father_n and_o not_o live_v in_o our_o sin_n like_o the_o slave_n of_o satan_n lest_o provoke_v his_o just_a displeasure_n against_o we_o by_o our_o rebellious_a wickedness_n we_o shall_v be_v disinherit_v of_o our_o heavenly_a patrimony_n he_o have_v grant_v unto_o we_o the_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o by_o our_o sin_n disturb_v our_o peace_n and_o wound_v our_o conscience_n turn_v our_o sweet_a joy_n and_o comfort_n into_o grief_n and_o bitter_a heaviness_n final_o he_o have_v add_v unto_o these_o spiritual_a gift_n innumerable_a temporary_a benefit_n health_n wealth_n liberty_n food_n apparel_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o abuse_v his_o gift_n by_o profane_v they_o with_o our_o sin_n but_o rather_o use_v they_o as_o encouragement_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v move_v with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o serve_v so_o bountiful_a a_o master_n in_o a_o word_n as_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n be_v infinite_a which_o concern_v this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v so_o be_v the_o reason_n draw_v from_o they_o infinite_a which_o may_v serve_v to_o restrain_v we_o from_o sin_n and_o contain_v we_o in_o the_o course_n of_o holy_a obedience_n the_o which_o if_o we_o continual_o retain_v in_o memory_n even_o those_o benefit_n which_o be_v common_a to_o all_o true_a christian_n and_o those_o which_o every_o one_o receive_v in_o his_o particular_a place_n and_o calling_n we_o will_v not_o unless_o our_o 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blood_n that_o in_o this_o pure_a laver_n i_o may_v be_v purge_v and_o cleanse_v from_o the_o filthy_a spot_n of_o sin_n and_o shall_v the_o world_n cause_v i_o with_o her_o siren_n song_n to_o leap_v again_o into_o this_o filthy_a puddle_n shall_v he_o suffer_v himself_o to_o be_v crucify_v that_o by_o his_o death_n he_o may_v kill_v sin_n and_o shall_v i_o now_o put_v life_n into_o it_o again_o reviue_v that_o which_o he_o have_v mortify_v do_v he_o in_o his_o infinite_a love_n give_v himself_o for_o i_o and_o shall_v i_o trample_v this_o precious_a gift_n under_o foot_n prefer_v before_o it_o the_o trifle_a vanity_n of_o this_o wicked_a world_n shall_v honour_n allure_v i_o to_o commit_v sin_n see_v the_o glorious_a son_n of_o god_n have_v abase_v himself_o and_o undergo_v ignominious_a shame_n to_o free_v i_o from_o it_o shall_v pleasure_n entice_v i_o to_o break_v god_n commandment_n see_v my_o saviour_n christ_n leave_v the_o bosom_n of_o his_o father_n at_o who_o right_a hand_n there_o be_v fullness_n of_o pleasure_n &_o joy_n for_o evermore_o and_o endure_v the_o grief_n and_o misery_n of_o a_o wretched_a life_n and_o curse_a death_n that_o thereby_o he_o may_v satisfy_v god_n justice_n for_o my_o transgression_n shall_v i_o be_v persuade_v to_o commit_v sin_n with_o the_o base_a hire_n of_o uncertain_a riches_n see_v christ_n have_v redeem_v i_o 1.18.19_o 1._o pet._n 1.18.19_o not_o with_o silver_n or_o gold_n or_o any_o other_o corruptible_a thing_n but_o with_o the_o inestimable_a price_n of_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n shall_v my_o sensual_a taste_n and_o curious_a pallate_n move_v i_o to_o sin_n in_o drunkenness_n and_o gluttony_n see_v christ_n to_o redeem_v i_o have_v hunger_v and_o thirst_v and_o in_o steed_n of_o drink_n have_v offer_v unto_o he_o gall_n &_o vinegar_n shall_v i_o be_v move_v to_o sin_n by_o anger_n and_o to_o seek_v unjust_a revenge_n see_v christ_n be_v injure_v open_v not_o his_o mouth_n 53.7_o esa_n 53.7_o but_o like_o a_o innocent_a lamb_n suffer_v himself_o to_o be_v lead_v to_o the_o slaughter_n far_o be_v from_o i_o such_o a_o desire_n nay_o rather_o because_o my_o saviour_n christ_n have_v suffer_v all_o this_o for_o i_o to_o redeem_v i_o out_o of_o my_o spiritual_a bondage_n i_o will_v resolve_v rather_o to_o be_v deprive_v of_o all_o worldly_a benefit_n and_o endure_v patient_o the_o great_a misery_n and_o affliction_n than_o by_o wilful_a fall_n into_o sin_n make_v myself_o again_o the_o slave_n of_o satan_n and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v how_o the_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o passion_n be_v a_o notable_a corrasive_n to_o kill_v our_o corruption_n and_o as_o man_n be_v accustom_v to_o show_v unto_o elephant_n the_o ivyce_n of_o the_o grape_n or_o mulberry_n to_o make_v they_o more_o fierce_a and_o encourage_v they_o to_o a_o more_o courageous_a fight_n so_o have_v i_o by_o offer_v to_o our_o view_n the_o precious_a blood_n of_o this_o immaculate_a lamb_n endeavour_v to_o redouble_v our_o valour_n in_o fight_v this_o battle_n of_o temptation_n against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n §_o sect._n 7_o four_o us._n the_o four_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o union_n which_o be_v betwixt_o christ_n and_o us._n let_v we_o remember_v the_o union_n that_o be_v between_o christ_n and_o we_o whereby_o he_o be_v become_v our_o husband_n we_o his_o spouse_n he_o our_o head_n and_o we_o his_o member_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o may_v serve_v as_o a_o forcible_a argument_n to_o restrain_v we_o from_o fall_v willing_o into_o any_o sin_n for_o if_o we_o be_v the_o spouse_n of_o christ_n far_o be_v it_o from_o we_o to_o behave_v ourselves_o like_o satan_n strumpet_n prostitute_v our_o soul_n to_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v receive_v the_o gain_n of_o some_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o to_o incur_v the_o grievous_a displeasure_n of_o our_o most_o love_a husband_n for_o the_o please_a of_o our_o carnal_a lust_n &_o sensual_a appetite_n if_o we_o be_v the_o member_n of_o christ_n body_n far_o be_v it_o from_o we_o to_o make_v his_o member_n the_o instrument_n of_o sin_n and_o servant_n of_o unrighteousness_n 6.15_o 1._o cor._n 6.15_o for_o what_o be_v this_o but_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o do_v lie_v to_o draw_v our_o holy_a head_n into_o the_o communion_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n and_o to_o make_v our_o saviour_n who_o in_o himself_o have_v whole_o vanquish_v and_o glorious_o triumph_v over_o sin_n and_o satan_n in_o his_o member_n to_o receive_v a_o foil_n nay_o rather_o see_v we_o be_v the_o spouse_n of_o christ_n let_v we_o labour_n to_o adorn_v ourselves_o with_o the_o glorious_a golden_a garment_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o though_o we_o have_v some_o spot_n of_o our_o natural_a infirmity_n in_o our_o outward_a part_n yet_o let_v we_o in_o a_o glorious_a manner_n deck_v ourselves_o within_o with_o integrity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n and_o so_o the_o king_n our_o heavenly_a husband_n shall_v take_v pleasure_n in_o our_o beauty_n 4.5_o psal_n 4.5_o and_o place_v we_o at_o his_o right_a hand_n in_o his_o kingdom_n of_o eternal_a glory_n see_v also_o we_o be_v the_o member_n of_o christ_n body_n therefore_o let_v we_o endeavour_v to_o conform_v ourselves_o to_o the_o holiness_n of_o our_o head_n and_o by_o our_o righteous_a life_n and_o conversation_n make_v it_o manifest_a that_o we_o be_v quicken_v and_o lead_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n §_o sect._n 8_o last_o 2.21.22_o the_o fist_n reason_n take_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o us._n 1._o cor._n 3.16_o eph._n 2.21.22_o let_v we_o call_v to_o mind_n that_o our_o body_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o once_o be_v pollute_v and_o unclean_a but_o now_o sanctify_v and_o purge_v by_o this_o our_o holy_a guest_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a habitation_n for_o

be_v make_v void_a and_o frustrate_a i_o answer_v that_o so_o likewise_o the_o covenant_n make_v with_o the_o israelite_n be_v firm_a on_o god_n part_n but_o make_v frustrate_v by_o their_o sin_n but_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v a_o new_a covenant_n with_o we_o not_o of_o work_n but_o of_o grace_n upon_o the_o condition_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n which_o be_v observe_v on_o our_o part_n our_o sin_n and_o unworthiness_n can_v make_v it_o frustrate_v and_o of_o none_o effect_n as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v more_o at_o large_a §_o sect._n 4_o second_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o our_o perseverance_n 47.12_o of_o the_o particular_a promise_n of_o our_o perseverance_n psal_n 1.3_o ezech._n 47.12_o by_o god_n particular_a promise_n make_v to_o his_o faithful_a one_o psal_n 1.3_o it_o be_v say_v of_o the_o righteous_a man_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v like_o a_o tree_n plant_v by_o the_o river_n of_o water_n that_o will_v bring_v forth_o her_o fruit_n in_o due_a season_n who_o leaf_n shall_v not_o faid_fw-we etc._n etc._n as_o therefore_o the_o tree_n plant_v by_o the_o river_n side_n do_v not_o wither_v because_o continual_o it_o suck_v moisture_n whereby_o it_o be_v quicken_v and_o refresh_v so_o the_o righteous_a man_n persever_v in_o his_o righteousness_n because_o he_o be_v continual_o reviue_v and_o quicken_v with_o that_o spiritual_a moisture_n which_o he_o suck_v from_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o lively_a root_n whereof_o he_o be_v a_o branch_n psal_n 15.5_o 37.24_o psal_n 15.5_o psal_n 37.24_o he_o that_o do_v these_o thing_n shall_v never_o be_v move_v psal_n 37.24_o though_o the_o righteous_a man_n fall_v he_o shall_v not_o be_v cast_v off_o for_o the_o lord_n put_v under_o his_o hand_n psal_n 112.6_o sure_o he_o shall_v never_o be_v move_v 112.6_o psal_n 112.6_o but_o the_o righteous_a shall_v be_v have_v in_o everlasting_a remembrance_n and_o vers_fw-la 9_o 125.1_o verse_n 9_o psal_n 125.1_o his_o righteousness_n remain_v for_o ever_o psal_n 125.1_o they_o that_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n shall_v be_v as_o mount_v zion_n which_o can_v be_v remove_v 4.14_o joh_n 4.14_o but_o remain_v for_o ever_o joh._n 4.14_o whosoever_o drink_v of_o the_o water_n that_o i_o shall_v give_v he_o shall_v never_o be_v more_o a_o thirst_n but_o the_o water_n which_o i_o shall_v give_v he_o shall_v be_v in_o he_o a_o well_o of_o water_n spring_v up_o to_o everlasting_a life_n where_o by_o this_o water_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v the_o holy_a ghost_n 39_o joh._n 7.38_o 39_o as_o appeareth_z joh._n 7.38_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o i_o as_o say_v the_o scripture_n out_o of_o his_o belly_n shall_v flow_v river_n of_o the_o water_n of_o life_n 39_o this_o say_v the_o evangelist_n speak_v he_o of_o the_o spirit_n which_o they_o that_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v receive_v so_o that_o to_o drink_v of_o this_o water_n be_v through_o faith_n in_o christ_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o whosoever_o receive_v shall_v retain_v he_o unto_o the_o end_n as_o therefore_o he_o that_o have_v a_o live_a fountain_n continual_o spring_v in_o he_o can_v be_v a_o thirst_n so_o they_o who_o have_v this_o fountain_n of_o life_n perpetual_o spring_v in_o they_o they_o shall_v never_o thirst_v any_o more_o but_o it_o shall_v continual_o refresh_v and_o quicken_v they_o till_o they_o have_v attain_v unto_o everlasting_a life_n 54_o joh._n 6.35.37_o ●●_o 54_o i_o be_o the_o bread_n of_o life_n he_o that_o come_v to_o i_o shall_v not_o hunger_n and_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o i_o shall_v never_o thirst_v and_o vers_fw-la 37._o all_o that_o the_o father_n give_v i_o shall_v come_v unto_o i_o and_o he_o that_o come_v to_o i_o i_o cast_v not_o away_o and_o vers_fw-la 51._o i_o be_o the_o live_a bread_n which_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n if_o any_o man_n eat_v of_o this_o bread_n he_o shall_v live_v for_o ever_o and_o vers_fw-la 54._o whosoever_o eat_v my_o flesh_n and_o drink_v my_o blood_n have_v eternal_a life_n and_o i_o will_v raise_v he_o up_o at_o the_o last_o day_n etc._n etc._n now_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o christ_n they_o eat_v his_o flesh_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n for_o faith_n be_v the_o mouth_n of_o the_o soul_n whereby_o we_o feed_v on_o this_o heavenly_a food_n and_o therefore_o all_o the_o faithful_a shall_v have_v everlasting_a life_n nay_o as_o he_o say_v they_o have_v it_o already_o and_o shall_v not_o come_v into_o condemnation_n but_o have_v pass_v from_o death_n to_o life_n 10.28_o joh._n 5.24_o and_o 10.28_o as_o it_o be_v joh._n 5.24_o and_o joh._n 10.28_o i_o will_v give_v unto_o they_o eternal_a life_n and_o they_o shall_v never_o perish_v neither_o shall_v any_o pluck_v they_o out_o of_o my_o hand_n 29._o my_o father_n which_o give_v they_o i_o be_v great_a than_o all_o and_o none_o be_v able_a to_o take_v they_o out_o of_o my_o father_n hand_n in_o which_o word_n he_o both_o show_v his_o will_n in_o his_o promise_n and_o his_o power_n to_o perform_v it_o and_o therefore_o whosoever_o be_v the_o sheep_n of_o christ_n they_o can_v be_v take_v from_o he_o neither_o for_o a_o time_n nor_o eternal_o for_o so_o it_o shall_v follow_v if_o christ_n reason_n be_v of_o any_o force_n that_o they_o who_o take_v they_o from_o he_o shall_v be_v strong_a than_o christ_n and_o his_o father_n which_o be_v a_o horrible_a blasphemy_n for_o any_o to_o imagine_v §_o sect._n 5_o but_o here_o it_o be_v object_v that_o these_o promise_n be_v make_v to_o all_o the_o faithful_a so_o long_o as_o they_o continue_v faithful_a answer_v a_o objection_n tend_v to_o frustrate_v the_o former_a promise_n answer_v and_o to_o the_o sheep_n of_o christ_n so_o long_o as_o they_o be_v his_o sheep_n who_o abide_v in_o his_o word_n and_o follow_v he_o but_o when_o they_o cease_v to_o believe_v and_o to_o be_v his_o sheep_n they_o do_v not_o appertain_v unto_o he_o for_o they_o only_o remain_v the_o disciple_n of_o christ_n who_o abide_v in_o his_o word_n and_o have_v his_o word_n abide_v in_o they_o joh._n 8_o 31._o 15.7_o joh._n 8.31_o and_o 15.7_o and_o 15.7_o to_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o this_o be_v a_o idle_a trifle_n in_o a_o circular_a disputation_n and_o a_o vain_a beg_n of_o the_o question_n in_o controversy_n for_o the_o question_n be_v whether_o the_o faithful_a may_v be_v assure_v of_o their_o perseverance_n in_o faith_n whether_o a_o member_n of_o christ_n may_v be_v assure_v to_o continue_v a_o member_n of_o christ_n whether_o a_o sheep_n of_o christ_n may_v assure_v himself_o that_o he_o be_v to_o remain_v for_o ever_o a_o sheep_n of_o christ_n we_o hold_v the_o affirmative_a part_n and_o prove_v it_o by_o diverse_a testimony_n they_o deny_v that_o these_o promise_n be_v absolute_a but_o on_o this_o condition_n that_o we_o be_v assure_v none_o can_v pluck_v we_o from_o christ_n so_o long_o as_o we_o continue_v and_o retain_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o member_n and_o sheep_n of_o christ_n but_o i_o will_v fain_o know_v what_o it_o be_v to_o be_v pluck_v from_o christ_n but_o to_o cease_v to_o be_v a_o member_n or_o sheep_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o loose_v their_o nature_n and_o what_o it_o be_v to_o be_v a_o sheep_n of_o christ_n but_o to_o hear_v his_o word_n and_o to_o follow_v he_o when_o as_o then_o our_o saviour_n christ_n promise_v that_o none_o shall_v pluck_v his_o sheep_n from_o he_o he_o promise_v that_o none_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o make_v they_o cease_v to_o be_v his_o sheep_n nor_o deprive_v they_o of_o their_o nature_n which_o be_v the_o essential_a form_n which_o make_v they_o to_o be_v sheep_n rather_o than_o other_o who_o neither_o hear_v his_o word_n nor_o follow_v he_o whereas_o therefore_o they_o affirm_v that_o these_o promise_n do_v assure_v we_o to_o persevere_v so_o long_o as_o we_o continue_v and_o retain_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o sheep_n and_o member_n of_o christ_n what_o be_v it_o but_o idle_o to_o repeat_v the_o same_o thing_n namely_o that_o god_n promise_n do_v assure_v we_o to_o persevere_v so_o long_o as_o we_o do_v persevere_v that_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v pluck_v from_o christ_n so_o long_o as_o we_o remain_v with_o christ_n that_o we_o shall_v continue_v the_o member_n and_o sheep_n of_o christ_n so_o long_o as_o we_o continue_v to_o be_v his_o sheep_n and_o member_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o loose_v our_o faith_n so_o long_o as_o we_o continue_v faithful_a and_o what_o be_v it_o to_o say_v that_o the_o sheep_n of_o christ_n shall_v so_o long_o continue_v to_o be_v his_o sheep_n as_o they_o retain_v their_o nature_n but_o to_o grant_v also_o that_o they_o may_v loose_v their_o nature_n &_o consequent_o cease_v to_o be_v christ_n sheep_n and_o so_o be_v pluck_v from_o he_o which_o be_v quite_o contrary_a to_o his_o

promise_n chap._n xiiii_o of_o eight_o other_o reason_n which_o prove_v the_o certainty_n of_o our_o perseverance_n §_o sect._n 1_o the_o sixth_o reason_n to_o assure_v we_o of_o our_o perseverance_n may_v be_v take_v from_o the_o intercession_n of_o christ_n for_o we_o to_o god_n the_o father_n intercession_n the_o sixth_o reason_n take_v from_o christ_n intercession_n for_o whatsoever_o christ_n himself_o make_v request_n for_o in_o the_o behalf_n of_o his_o faithful_a that_o without_o doubt_v the_o father_n grant_v unto_o he_o 11.42_o joh_n 11.42_o for_o god_n hear_v he_o always_o joh._n 11.42_o but_o he_o continual_o make_v request_n for_o they_o that_o their_o faith_n fail_v not_o 17.9.11.15.21_o luk._n 22.32_o joh._n 17.9.11.15.21_o as_o appeareth_z luk._n 22.32_o he_o pray_v for_o they_o joh._n 17.9_o that_o the_o father_n will_v keep_v they_o in_o his_o name_n who_o he_o have_v give_v unto_o he_o that_o they_o may_v be_v one_o as_o he_o and_o the_o father_n be_v one_o vers_fw-la 11_o that_o he_o will_v preserve_v they_o from_o evil_a vers_fw-la 15_o and_o what_o great_a evil_n than_o to_o fall_v from_o grace_n and_o god_n also_o that_o they_o all_o may_v be_v one_o as_o the_o father_n be_v in_o christ_n and_o christ_n in_o he_o vers_n 21._o that_o they_o be_v with_o christ_n where_o he_o be_v and_o may_v behold_v his_o glory_n 24._o verse_n 24._o vers_fw-la 24._o he_o make_v also_o intercession_n for_o all_o those_o who_o he_o have_v redeem_v that_o they_o may_v be_v save_v notwithstanding_o their_o sin_n into_o which_o they_o fall_v through_o the_o strength_n of_o their_o corruption_n 2.1.2_o 1._o joh._n 2.1.2_o as_o appear_v 1._o joh._n 2.1.2_o and_o therefore_o all_o these_o thing_n be_v grant_v unto_o he_o by_o the_o father_n for_o the_o faithful_a so_o that_o now_o they_o may_v say_v with_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 8.33_o it_o be_v god_n that_o justifi_v 34._o who_o shall_v condemn_v 35._o rom._n 8.33_o 34_o 35._o it_o be_v christ_n which_o be_v dead_a yea_o or_o rather_o which_o be_v rise_v again_o who_o be_v also_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n and_o make_v request_n for_o us._n 35._o who_o shall_v separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n &_o c._n and_o though_o our_o corruption_n be_v many_o and_o our_o weakness_n great_a yet_o we_o need_v not_o doubt_v of_o our_o perseverance_n to_o everlasting_a life_n for_o we_o have_v a_o high_a priest_n who_o be_v able_a perfect_o to_o save_v they_o that_o come_v unto_o god_n by_o he_o see_v he_o ever_o live_v to_o make_v intercession_n for_o they_o as_o it_o be_v heb._n 7.25_o 7.25_o heb._n 7.25_o §_o sect._n 2_o the_o seven_o reason_n may_v be_v take_v from_o that_o union_n which_o be_v between_o christ_n and_o the_o faithful_a christ_n the_o seven_o reason_n take_v from_o our_o union_n with_o christ_n whereby_o he_o become_v their_o head_n and_o they_o his_o member_n for_o there_o be_v no_o head_n that_o will_v willing_o permit_v any_o of_o it_o member_n to_o be_v rend_v and_o tear_v from_o it_o because_o than_o it_o shall_v have_v a_o maim_a and_o unperfect_a body_n but_o christ_n jesus_n be_v the_o head_n of_o all_o the_o faithful_a and_o they_o the_o member_n of_o his_o body_n 5.30_o eph._n 5.30_o ephesian_n 5.30_o and_o therefore_o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v any_o of_o they_o to_o be_v pull_v from_o he_o and_o so_o perish_v make_v a_o maim_n in_o his_o body_n see_v he_o be_v also_o omnipotent_a and_o able_a to_o save_v all_o those_o who_o depend_v upon_o he_o moreover_o see_v our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o be_v our_o head_n have_v past_o all_o danger_n and_o now_o live_v and_o rain_v with_o god_n his_o father_n we_o be_v also_o assure_v that_o we_o shall_v live_v and_o reign_v with_o he_o for_o he_o have_v obtain_v this_o eternal_a glory_n not_o for_o himself_o alone_o but_o also_o for_o all_o the_o member_n of_o his_o body_n as_o appear_v joh._n 17.21.24_o and_o therefore_o now_o there_o be_v no_o doubt_n of_o perish_v 17.21.24_o joh._n 17.21.24_o see_v our_o life_n be_v hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god_n as_o it_o be_v col._n 3.3_o and_o consequent_o no_o less_o safe_a than_o he_o who_o now_o reign_v and_o triumph_v over_o his_o enemy_n 3.3_o col._n 3.3_o whereof_o it_o be_v that_o they_o be_v say_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o certainty_n of_o their_o assurance_n to_o have_v already_o everlasting_a life_n and_o to_o have_v pass_v from_o death_n to_o life_n 3.14_o joh._n 5.24_o 1._o joh._n 3.14_o joh._n 5.24_o 1._o joh._n 3.14_o §_o sect._n 3_o the_o eight_o reason_n may_v be_v take_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o for_o so_o long_o as_o it_o have_v his_o abide_n with_o we_o us._n the_o eight_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o us._n we_o must_v needs_o persevere_v in_o grace_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a we_o shall_v fall_v away_o see_v it_o be_v the_o fountain_n and_o root_n from_o which_o all_o grace_n flow_v and_o spring_n and_o see_v it_o continual_o fight_v against_o and_o subdue_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o but_o after_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n it_o continual_o dwell_v and_o abide_v with_o we_o for_o this_o be_v that_o spiritual_a water_n of_o which_o whosoever_o drink_v shall_v never_o be_v more_o a_o thirst_n 7.39_o joh._n 4.14_o and_o 7.39_o but_o it_o shall_v be_v a_o well_o of_o water_n spring_v up_o into_o everlasting_a life_n as_o it_o may_v appear_v by_o compare_v joh._n 4.14_o with_o chap_a 7.39_o so_o joh._n 14.16_o 14.16_o joh._n 14.16_o i_o will_v pray_v the_o father_n and_o he_o shall_v give_v you_o another_o comforter_n that_o he_o may_v abide_v with_o you_o for_o ever_o 17._o even_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n 2.27_o 1._o joh._n 2.27_o who_o the_o world_n can_v receive_v because_o it_o see_v he_o not_o neither_o know_v he_o but_o you_o know_v he_o for_o he_o dwell_v with_o you_o and_o shall_v be_v in_o you_o 3.9_o 1._o joh._n 3.9_o and_o 1._o joh._n 3.9_o whosoever_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n sin_v not_o that_o be_v with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n for_o his_o seed_n remain_v in_o he_o neither_o can_v he_o sin_n because_o he_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n where_o the_o spirit_n be_v call_v the_o seed_n of_o god_n because_o by_o virtue_n thereof_o we_o be_v beget_v unto_o god_n if_o therefore_o by_o virtue_n of_o this_o spirit_n we_o be_v so_o preserve_v that_o we_o can_v sin_v with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n nor_o have_v it_o reign_v in_o we_o as_o it_o do_v before_o our_o regeneration_n then_o certain_o we_o shall_v be_v preserve_v thereby_o from_o fall_v away_o and_o notwithstanding_o our_o sin_n we_o shall_v persevere_v in_o grace_n to_o everlasting_a life_n §_o sect._n 4_o the_o nine_o argument_n may_v be_v take_v from_o the_o effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o 8.14.17_o the_o nine_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n 1._o joh._n 2.20.27_o rom._n 8.14.17_o for_o first_o it_o teach_v and_o guide_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n truth_n as_o appear_v 1._o joh._n 2.20.27_o and_o as_o many_o as_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n they_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n rom._n 8.14_o and_o those_o that_o be_v son_n be_v also_o heir_n even_o the_o heir_n of_o god_n and_o coheire_n with_o christ_n vers_fw-la 17._o neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o those_o who_o be_v guide_v with_o the_o spirit_n shall_v sin_v with_o full_a consent_n of_o will_n much_o less_o fall_v away_o for_o whosoever_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n sin_v not_o namely_o after_o this_o manner_n neither_o can_v ever_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n final_o prevail_v against_o they_o for_o he_o that_o be_v beget_v of_o god_n keep_v himself_o and_o the_o wicked_a one_o touch_v he_o not_o 5.18_o 1._o joh._n 5.18_o as_o it_o be_v 1._o joh._n 5.18_o second_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n witness_v to_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n 16.17_o rom._n 16.17_o and_o consequent_o heir_n of_o his_o kingdom_n as_o it_o be_v rom._n 16.17_o and_o his_o testimony_n be_v true_a and_o infallible_a it_o also_o be_v the_o earnest_n of_o our_o inheritance_n and_o a_o pledge_n to_o assure_v we_o that_o god_n will_v make_v good_a his_o promise_n unto_o we_o eph._n 1.14_o 2._o cor._n 1.22_o and_o thereby_o also_o we_o be_v seal_v unto_o the_o day_n of_o redemption_n 4.30_o eph._n 1.14_o 2._o cor._n 1.22_o eph._n 4.30_o ephes_n 4.30_o and_o therefore_o see_v the_o lord_n have_v confirm_v our_o assurance_n by_o the_o testimony_n of_o his_o spirit_n by_o this_o earnest_n pledge_n and_o seal_v we_o need_v not_o to_o fear_v our_o fall_n away_o or_o to_o doubt_v of_o our_o perseverance_n but_o of_o this_o i_o have_v already_o write_v at_o large_a in_o treat_v