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wash_v thou_o clean_o from_o all_o thy_o sin_n but_o how_o what_o in_o thy_o own_o name_n and_o power_n no_o for_o alas_o that_o be_v able_a to_o do_v no_o such_o work_n and_o just_a nothing_o but_o as_o the_o brazen-serpent_n heal_v the_o israelite_n that_o be_v in_o the_o mere_a ordinance_n name_n and_o power_n of_o god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v that_o which_o i_o do_v i_o do_v it_o not_o in_o my_o own_o strength_n name_n or_o power_n but_o it_o be_v none_o of_o my_o work_n but_o stand_v by_o god_n own_o appointment_n and_o ordinance_n in_o his_o place_n and_o stead_n and_o supply_v his_o room_n i_o wash_v thou_o in_o the_o name_n and_o power_n of_o god_n that_o thou_o may_v count_v no_o otherwise_o of_o it_o than_o if_o god_n have_v do_v it_o visible_o himself_o this_o sense_n be_v full_a of_o comfort_n and_o a_o effectual_a help_n of_o faith_n for_o a_o man_n to_o know_v that_o he_o be_v baptize_v not_o of_o man_n but_o of_o the_o 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be_v indeed_o the_o laver_n and_o wash_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n and_o the_o renew_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n tit._n 3._o 5._o that_o be_v first_o it_o make_v way_n tit._n 3._o 5._o new_a â—reâ—tâ—ras_n two_o way_n we_o new_a bear_v creatute_n to_o godward_o by_o justification_n by_o abolish_n all_o our_o sin_n out_o of_o god_n sight_n and_o make_v we_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o whereby_o we_o be_v adopt_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o second_o it_o do_v renew_v we_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o be_v new_a creature_n to_o menward_o by_o sanctification_n whereupon_o
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man_n be_v not_o a_o gross_a hypocrite_n to_o count_v his_o many_o sin_n to_o be_v correct_v very_o small_a how_o can_v he_o choose_v but_o fear_n and_o look_v every_o hour_n for_o most_o horrible_a temporal_a plague_n mere_o to_o correct_v and_o yet_o in_o mercy_n to_o chastise_v he_o for_o all_o his_o innumerable_a horrible_a sin_n that_o god_n see_v in_o in_o he_o but_o these_o miscillane_n christian_n never_o know_v what_o a_o horrible_a thing_n the_o least_o motion_n of_o sin_n be_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o fear_v not_o horrible_a correction_n for_o they_o until_o they_o come_v for_o dally_v with_o god_n justice_n and_o for_o their_o unbelief_n and_o rob_v of_o christ_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o chastisement_n of_o our_o peace_n esay_n 53._o 5._o to_o bear_v it_o themselves_o they_o come_v to_o be_v 5._o esay_n 53._o 5._o chastise_v and_o correct_v in_o hell_n where_o i_o dare_v warrant_v they_o they_o shall_v have_v correction_n enough_o and_o nothing_o 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and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o and_o thus_o by_o his_o stripe_n we_o be_v heal_v and_o true_o make_v whole_a esay_n 53._o 5._o and_o see_v 5._o esay_n 53._o 5._o sanctification_n be_v but_o the_o lively_a stir_v about_o that_o come_v of_o this_o heal_n by_o justification_n can_v we_o then_o stir_v lively_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o sanctification_n before_o we_o feel_v ourselves_o heal_v of_o the_o deadly_a sickness_n of_o our_o sin_n by_o justification_n be_v naaman_n the_o syrian_a so_o religious_a towards_o the_o true_a god_n so_o love_v to_o the_o prophet_n so_o meek_a gentle_a and_o liberal_a to_o his_o servant_n before_o he_o feel_v himself_o free_o heal_v of_o his_o leprosy_n and_o shall_v not_o the_o perfect_a heal_n of_o we_o from_o all_o sin_n a_o thousand_o time_n worse_o leprosy_n do_v the_o same_o much_o more_o in_o we_o when_o we_o be_v once_o come_v to_o see_v by_o faith_n how_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a we_o 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ingenuous_o acknowledge_v my_o weakness_n herein_o this_o meditation_n i_o say_v be_v a_o effectual_a mean_n to_o apprehend_v it_o deep_o and_o deep_o and_o to_o increase_v thy_o knowledge_n and_o faith_n in_o it_o especial_o when_o thou_o feel_v thy_o conscience_n prick_v and_o trouble_v with_o sin_n will_v even_o breathe_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o life_n into_o thy_o soul_n as_o paul_n testify_v say_v receive_v you_o the_o spirit_n by_o hear_v the_o law_n or_o by_o hear_v of_o faith_n viz._n of_o free_a justification_n preach_v gal._n 3._o 2._o and_o so_o will_v be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o soul_n of_o thy_o soul_n to_o revive_v thou_o to_o eternal_a life_n yea_o thou_o shall_v feel_v that_o thy_o often_o meditate_v in_o this_o heavenly_a gift_n like_a naaman_n seventimes_o wash_v of_o himself_o in_o the_o river_n jordane_n will_v assure_v thou_o clear_a and_o clear_a that_o all_o the_o spiritual_a leprosy_n of_o thy_o sin_n be_v wash_v away_o clean_o out_o of_o god_n sight_n by_o which_o renew_v as_o it_o be_v thy_o baptism_n thou_o may_v be_v anew_o strengthen_v with_o the_o spiritual_a inward_a seal_n of_o joy_n and_o gladness_n ps_n 51._o 7_o 8._o neither_o let_v thy_o unworthiness_n of_o so_o great_a a_o benefit_n deter_v thou_o from_o take_v it_o because_o it_o be_v give_v thou_o free_o i_o say_v free_o that_o be_v god_n respect_v no_o worthiness_n in_o thou_o to_o deserve_v it_o nor_o no_o unworthiness_n in_o thou_o to_o hinder_v thy_o free_a take_n of_o it_o but_o only_o pity_v thy_o misery_n do_v give_v it_o thou_o free_o to_o this_o end_n to_o declare_v the_o glory_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o to_o heal_v free_o all_o thy_o unworthiness_n and_o to_o make_v thou_o free_o worthy_a of_o all_o the_o other_o benefit_n and_o blessing_n of_o god_n both_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a thus_o christian_n reader_n if_o christianly_o pass_v by_o all_o my_o weakness_n in_o handle_v this_o glorious_a free_a benefit_n yet_o if_o thou_o shall_v here_o find_v that_o the_o learned_a writer_n collect_v have_v say_v some_o thing_n that_o may_v edify_v thou_o in_o thy_o most_o holy_a faith_n then_o shall_v i_o be_v well_o content_a and_o full_o satisfy_v commend_v thou_o to_o god_n and_o to_o the_o word_n of_o his_o grace_n which_o be_v able_a to_o build_v further_o i_o with_o all_o my_o poor_a endeavour_n do_v whole_o rest_v thou_o in_o true_a christian_a affection_n john_n eton_n the_o content_n of_o this_o treatise_n according_a to_o the_o order_n of_o the_o chapter_n chap._n i._n of_o the_o necessity_n of_o free_a justification_n and_o of_o the_o right_n and_o joyful_a knowledge_n thereof_o show_v 1_o because_o of_o god_n extreme_a hatred_n of_o sin_n 2_o because_o justification_n be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o gospel_n 3._o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o church_n both_o before_o and_o since_o the_o come_n of_o christ_n 4_o the_o strong_a arm_n against_o assault_n of_o the_o devil_n pag._n 2._o 3._o &_o infra_fw-la chap._n ii_o of_o the_o nature_n of_o free_a justification_n as_o 1_o what_o it_o be_v pag._n 7_o 2_o who_o be_v capable_a of_o this_o glorious_a benefit_n ibid._n 3_o how_o it_o be_v wrought_v upon_o we_o pag._n 20_o three_o main_a thing_n reveal_v in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n concern_v sin_n pag._n 8._o &_o infra_fw-la a_o pithy_a open_n of_o the_o ten_o commandment_n pag._n 11_o a_o fivefold_a punishment_n belong_v to_o the_o least_o sin_n pag._n 17_o that_o we_o be_v two_o manner_n of_o way_n make_v righteous_a p._n 22_o chap._n iii_o of_o the_o part_n of_o justification_n as_o 1_o of_o the_o first_o part_n p._n 24_o 2_o of_o the_o excellency_n of_o this_o first_o part_n describe_v by_o six_o emphatical_a scripture_n phrase_n express_v the_o same_o where_o the_o say_v text_n be_v open_v and_o explain_v p._n 29_o chap._n four_o objection_n against_o this_o first_o part_n of_o justification_n especial_o against_o the_o five_o emphatical_a scripture_n phrase_n express_v the_o excellency_n of_o this_o first_o part_n of_o free_a justification_n answer_v and_o the_o faith_n thereof_o describe_v and_o clear_v pag_n 43_o 1_o the_o distinction_n and_o difference_n of_o the_o objector_n be_v to_o be_v mark_v ibid._n 2_o their_o objection_n from_o place_n of_o scripture_n be_v answer_v as_o first_o sin_z we_o have_v in_o we_o 1_o joh._n 1._o 8._o and_o who_o can_v say_v his_o hart_n be_v pure_a for_o in_o many_o thing_n we_o sin_v all_o jam._n 3._o 2._o ergo_fw-la god_n who_o be_v almighty_a and_o search_v the_o heart_n and_o reins_n see_v they_o in_o we_o can_v any_o thing_n be_v hide_v out_o of_o his_o sight_n pag._n 47_o second_o he_o that_o make_v the_o eye_n shall_v not_o he_o see_v psal_n 94._o p._n 52_o 3_o god_n know_v the_o sin_n of_o he_o justify_v child_n infinite_o more_o perfect_o than_o they_o themselves_o do_v as_o you_o yourself_o confess_v ergo_fw-la he_o see_v they_o in_o they_o because_o know_v and_o see_v be_v all_o one_o in_o god_n all_o which_o place_n be_v full_o discuss_v and_o clear_v two_o reason_n show_v how_o know_v and_o see_v in_o god_n may_v be_v say_v to_o differ_v p._n 68_o how_o god_n know_v the_o sin_n of_o his_o child_n and_o of_o reprobate_n p._n 71_o chap._n v._o wherein_o other_o scripture_n object_v be_v clear_v and_o answer_v as_o 1_o that_o all_o thing_n be_v open_a and_o naked_a to_o god_n eye_n etc._n etc._n heb._n 4._o 13._o p._n 73_o 2_o god_n know_v our_o sit_v down_o and_o rise_v up_o and_o understand_v all_o our_o thought_n psal_n 139._o p._n 76_o 3_o against_o thou_o have_v i_o sin_v and_o do_v evil_a in_o thy_o sight_n psal_n 51._o 4._o p._n 80_o paul_n complain_v of_o sin_n and_o say_v o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o etc._n etc._n ergo._n p._n 87_o 5_o if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o god_n be_v great_a than_o our_o heart_n and_o know_v all_o thing_n 1_o joh_n 3._o 20._o p._n 88_o 6_o god_n see_v sin_n in_o the_o justify_v church_n of_o corinth_n and_o punish_v they_o for_o the_o same_o 1_o cor._n 11._o and_o also_o in_o divers_a of_o the_o church_n of_o asia_n revel_v 2._o &_o 3_o ergo_fw-la the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v not_o make_v so_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n that_o god_n see_v no_o sin_n in_o they_o p._n 92_o 7_o paul_n have_v remnant_n of_o sin_n in_o he_o and_o pray_v thrice_o against_o the_o same_o that_o it_o may_v depart_v from_o he_o 2_o cor._n 12._o 7_o 8._o ergo_fw-la the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v not_o make_v by_o justification_n so_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n that_o god_n see_v none_o in_o they_o p._n 84_o the_o main_a essential_a difference_n between_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n p_o 83_o how_o the_o justification_n of_o a_o church_n and_o of_o a_o particular_a man_n be_v different_a p._n 92_o chap._n vi_o wherein_o be_v contain_v a_o answer_n to_o the_o second_o rank_n of_o objection_n of_o such_o example_n of_o david_n and_o other_o as_o be_v justify_v person_n and_o yet_o god_n see_v and_o take_v notice_n of_o sin_n in_o they_o and_o correct_v &_o punish_v some_o of_o they_o for_o the_o same_o p._n 97_o a_o distinction_n between_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n the_o time_n of_o joh._n baptist_n and_o the_o time_n of_o christ_n death_n upon_o the_o cross_n p._n 98._o &_o infra_fw-la two_o reason_n why_o sin_n be_v not_o punish_v in_o john_n baptist_n time_n p._n 104_o a_o threefold_a prerogative_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n p._n 110_o chap._n vii_o contain_v answer_n to_o the_o three_o rank_n of_o objection_n express_v certain_a reason_n prove_v that_o the_o justify_v child_n of_o god_n be_v not_o make_v so_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n that_o god_n see_v no_o sin_n in_o they_o as_o 1_o god_n do_v correct_v with_o cross_n and_o affliction_n yea_o and_o punish_v his_o justify_v child_n for_o sin_n ergo_fw-la p._n 120_o where_o be_v discuss_v two_o several_a sort_n of_o cross_n 1._o legal_a 2._o evangelicall_n p._n 121._o &_o deinceps_fw-la together_o with_o the_o use_n of_o evangelicall_n cross_n p._n 127_o 3_o scripture_n explain_v p._n 129_o twelve_o absurdity_n arise_v from_o the_o confound_a of_o the_o aforesaid_a cross_n p._n 135_o chap._n viii_o contain_v answer_n to_o three_o other_o object_v reason_n as_o 1_o if_o we_o be_v make_v so_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o that_o god_n see_v no_o sin_n in_o we_o what_o need_v we_o to_o pray_v daily_o in_o the_o lord_n prayer_n forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n p._n 147._o 154_o 2_o
2_o part_n before_o god_n be_v the_o strong_a rock_n and_o foundation_n of_o christian_a religion_n upon_o this_o foundation_n of_o god_n free_a promise_n and_o luther_n act_n and_o monument_n in_o the_o history_n of_o luther_n grace_n first_o build_v the_o patriarch_n king_n and_o prophet_n upon_o the_o same_o foundation_n also_o christ_n the_o lord_n build_v his_o church_n upon_o the_o which_o foundation_n the_o apostle_n likewise_o build_v the_o church_n apostolical_a and_o catholical_a for_o this_o doctrine_n advance_v and_o set_v forth_o the_o paâ—t_n hon_fw-fr ilâ—e_n of_o iâ—stification_n 2_o paâ—t_n true_a glory_n of_o christ_n and_o suppress_v the_o vain_a glory_n of_o man_n this_o whosoever_o deny_v be_v not_o to_o be_v repute_v for_o a_o christian_a man_n nor_o for_o a_o setter_n forth_o of_o christ_n glory_n but_o for_o a_o adversary_n to_o christ_n and_o his_o gospel_n yea_o herein_o lie_v the_o touchstone_n of_o all_o truth_n and_o luther_n act_n and_o moâ—â—â—mâ—nts_n in_o the_o history_n of_o luther_n doctrine_n as_o the_o only_a principal_a original_n of_o our_o salvation_n yea_o this_o doctrine_n br_v with_o it_o all_o good_a thing_n as_o well_o ghostly_a as_o bodily_a namely_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n 6._o luther_n upon_o the_o galathian_o chap._n 1._o ver_fw-la 6._o true_a righteousness_n peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o everlasting_a life_n moreover_o it_o bring_v light_a and_o sound_a judgement_n of_o all_o kind_n of_o doctrine_n and_o trade_n of_o life_n it_o approve_v and_o stablish_v civil_a government_n household_n government_n and_o all_o kind_n of_o life_n that_o be_v ordain_v and_o appoint_v of_o god_n it_o root_v up_o all_o doctrine_n of_o error_n sedition_n confusion_n and_o such_o like_a and_o it_o put_v away_o the_o fear_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n and_o to_o be_v short_a it_o discover_v all_o the_o subtle_a sleight_n and_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o open_v the_o benefit_n and_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o in_o christ_n and_o to_o conclude_v this_o point_n by_o the_o preach_n of_o 1._o luther_n upon_o the_o galathian_o chap._n 1._o ver_fw-la 1._o this_o doctrine_n the_o devil_n be_v overthrow_v his_o kingdom_n be_v destroy_v the_o law_n sin_n and_o death_n wherewith_o as_o most_o mighty_a and_o invincible_a tyrant_n he_o have_v bring_v all_o mankind_n in_o subjection_n under_o his_o dominion_n be_v wrest_v out_o of_o his_o hand_n brief_o his_o prisoner_n be_v translate_v out_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o darkness_n into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o light_n and_o liberty_n shall_v the_o devil_n suffer_v all_o this_o shall_v not_o the_o father_n of_o lie_n employ_v all_o his_o force_n and_o subtle_a policy_n to_o darken_v to_o corrupt_v and_o utter_o root_v out_o this_o doctrine_n of_o salvation_n and_o everlasting_a life_n indeed_o s._n paul_n complain_v in_o all_o his_o epistle_n that_o even_o in_o his_o day_n the_o devil_n show_v himself_o a_o cunning_a workman_n in_o his_o business_n by_o darken_v and_o hinder_v this_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n now_o for_o use_n let_v this_o suffice_v in_o this_o place_n to_o stir_v up_o god_n child_n by_o these_o and_o the_o like_a reason_n to_o fortify_v their_o judgement_n in_o this_o main_a point_n of_o christian_a faith_n the_o article_n of_o justification_n be_v the_o very_a sum_n of_o the_o gospel_n that_o once_o corrupt_v there_o can_v be_v no_o soundness_n that_o true_o and_o thorough_o understand_v and_o believe_v and_o apply_v arm_n against_o all_o assault_n of_o satan_n and_o let_v we_o be_v exhort_v as_o to_o edify_v ourselves_o in_o all_o other_o point_n of_o our_o most_o holy_a faith_n so_o special_o in_o this_o which_o who_o so_o hold_v not_o aright_o sure_o he_o hold_v not_o the_o head_n nor_o ever_o can_v be_v save_v thus_o we_o see_v the_o necessity_n of_o earnest_a teach_n and_o diligent_a learning_n of_o this_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n let_v we_o now_o proceed_v to_o show_v the_o nature_n of_o it_o and_o what_o it_o be_v chap._n 11._o of_o the_o nature_n of_o justification_n what_o it_o be_v who_o be_v capable_a of_o the_o same_o and_o how_o it_o be_v wrought_v upon_o we_o justification_n be_v when_o we_o feel_v what_o lose_v creature_n we_o be_v in_o our_o own_o self_n and_o in_o all_o our_o work_n and_o holy_a walking_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o sigh_v up_o unto_o christ_n for_o help_v be_v by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n imputation_n so_o clothe_v with_o the_o wedding_n garment_n of_o christ_n own_o perfect_a righteousness_n that_o of_o unjust_a we_o be_v make_v just_a before_o god_n that_o be_v all_o our_o sin_n be_v utter_o abolish_v out_o of_o god_n sight_n and_o we_o be_v make_v from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o and_o this_o be_v god_n pardon_n or_o forgiveness_n which_o few_o understand_v great_a above_o man_n and_o glorious_a and_o wonderful_a like_a god_n himself_o act_v 13._o 38_o 39_o 40._o the_o joyful_a faith_n 40._o act_n 13._o 38_o 39_o 40._o whereof_o sanctifi_v we_o and_o make_v we_o to_o do_v the_o duty_n of_o our_o vocation_n faithful_o and_o to_o walk_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o the_o spiritual_a meaning_n of_o all_o god_n ten_o commandment_n zealous_o tit._n 2._o 14._o 14._o tit._n 2._o 14._o in_o this_o description_n of_o free_a justification_n first_o be_v describe_v the_o person_n who_o they_o be_v that_o be_v capable_a of_o this_o benefit_n namely_o such_o as_o true_o feel_v what_o lose_a creature_n they_o be_v in_o themselves_o and_o in_o all_o their_o work_n this_o be_v all_o the_o preparative_n condition_n that_o god_n require_v on_o our_o part_n to_o this_o high_a and_o heavenly_a work_n for_o hereby_o be_v a_o man_n true_o humble_v in_o himself_o of_o who_o god_n speak_v say_v thus_o say_v he_o that_o be_v high_a and_o excellent_a he_o that_o inhabit_v the_o eternity_n who_o name_n be_v the_o holy_a one_o i_o dwell_v with_o he_o that_o be_v of_o a_o humble_a and_o contrite_a spirit_n to_o revive_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o humble_a and_o to_o give_v life_n to_o they_o that_o be_v of_o a_o contrite_a heart_n esay_n 57_o 15._o 15._o esay_n 57_o 15._o for_o christ_n come_v to_o seek_v and_o save_v that_o which_o be_v lose_v luke_n 19_o 10._o 10._o luke_n 19_o 10._o second_o be_v express_v the_o cause_n of_o this_o lose_a state_n namely_o their_o sin_n for_o siane_fw-la only_a and_o nothing_o but_o sin_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o our_o misery_n this_o be_v the_o true_a plague-sore_n of_o the_o soul_n this_o be_v the_o deadly_a leprosy_n of_o hell_n of_o this_o speak_v david_n when_o he_o say_v there_o be_v no_o whole_a part_n in_o i_o by_o reason_n of_o my_o sin_n psal_n 38._o 38._o psal_n 38._o three_o we_o must_v not_o have_v only_o a_o glimmer_a knowledge_n of_o this_o by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n as_o the_o gentile_n that_o have_v not_o the_o word_n who_o live_v in_o unrighteousness_n wickedness_n covetousness_n maliciousness_n envy_n murder_n debate_n deceit_n and_o such_o like_a do_v yet_o know_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n that_o they_o that_o commit_v such_o thing_n be_v worthy_a of_o death_n rom._n 1._o 30._o but_o this_o 30._o rom._n 1._o 30._o light_n of_o nature_n must_v by_o the_o word_n give_v by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n reveal_v our_o reveal_v our_o misery_n more_o full_o be_v so_o 147._o psal_n 147._o increase_v that_o the_o terror_n of_o the_o almighty_a do_v work_n in_o our_o heart_n a_o true_a and_o thorough_a feel_n of_o our_o lose_a condition_n which_o be_v bring_v to_o pass_v by_o mark_v out_o of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n three_o main_a thing_n reveal_v in_o the_o same_o concern_v sin_n first_o the_o infinite_a horriblenesse_n of_o the_o least_o sin_n sin_n three_o nâ—aine_a tâ—iâ—gs_n reâ—ealâ—d_a cen_n earn_v sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n there_o be_v no_o sin_n little_a before_o god_n for_o god_n will_v not_o in_o the_o equity_n of_o his_o justice_n pronounce_v such_o infinite_a punishment_n as_o his_o everlasting_a curse_n and_o endless_a torment_n upon_o the_o least_o sin_n galat._n 3._o 10._o if_o the_o least_o sin_n be_v not_o a_o infinite_a 10._o galat_n 3_o 10._o horrible_a thing_n in_o his_o sight_n and_o why_o because_o all_o sin_n be_v the_o image_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o spiritual_a high_a treason_n against_o the_o high_a spiritual_a majesty_n and_o so_o be_v horrible_a before_o the_o law_n be_v give_v but_o after_o that_o god_n himself_o appear_v in_o such_o fearful_a majesty_n and_o give_v a_o law_n forbid_v the_o least_o sin_n in_o such_o terrible_a thunder_a and_o lighten_v now_o be_v the_o least_o sin_n become_v double_a horrible_a because_o now_o the_o do_v of_o the_o least_o sin_n be_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o law_n forbid_v it_o in_o such_o terrible_a majesty_n first_o a_o
death_n take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n he_o reconcile_v man_n unto_o god_n as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v whatsoever_o unrighteousness_n there_o be_v that_o may_v alienate_v or_o estrange_v man_n from_o god_n by_o christ_n it_o be_v take_v away_o this_o be_v pendent_fw-la hoc_fw-la suâ—mum_fw-la est_fw-la beâ—â—sicioâ—_n they_o ex_fw-la quo_fw-la reliqua_fw-la pendent_fw-la the_o sum_n of_o all_o bessing_n upon_o which_o all_o the_o rest_n depend_v out_o of_o this_o fountain_n do_v the_o stream_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n flow_v forth_o upon_o we_o but_o how_o do_v christ_n object_n take_v they_o away_o objective_o and_o passive_o to_o we_o that_o answ_n be_v we_o be_v no_o agent_n and_o doer_n in_o this_o business_n but_o mere_a patient_n because_o his_o righteousness_n wherewith_o he_o clothes_n we_o do_v as_o perfect_o abolish_v from_o before_o god_n all_o our_o sin_n as_o the_o sun_n beam_n abolish_v darkness_n out_o of_o a_o dark_a house_n as_o christ_n testify_v by_o the_o prophet_n esay_n say_v i_o even_o i_o have_v put_v away_o thy_o transgression_n like_o darkness_n and_o abolish_v thy_o sin_n as_o a_o ibid._n esay_n 43._o 25._o &_o 44._o 22._o tollendi_fw-la verâ—â—â—_n bifariam_fw-la exponi_fw-la potest_fw-la etc._n etc._n velquod_fw-la peccata_fw-la aboleat_fw-la marlor_n ibid._n mist_n esay_n 43._o 25._o and_o 44._o 22._o for_o this_o word_n tollendi_fw-la may_v be_v expound_v two_o manner_n of_o way_n either_o that_o christ_n have_v take_v upon_o himself_o the_o burden_n wherewith_o we_o be_v oppress_v as_o 1_o pet._n 2._o 24._o or_o else_o quod_fw-la peccata_fw-la aboleat_fw-la that_o he_o do_v clean_o put_v out_o and_o abolish_v our_o sin_n for_o christ_n take_v upon_o he_o our_o sin_n they_o can_v resurrection_n luth._o serm_n upon_o christ_n resurrection_n not_o remain_v and_o abide_v upon_o he_o what_o then_o become_v of_o they_o they_o must_v needs_o vanish_v away_o and_o be_v utter_o est_fw-la oportet_fw-la ea_fw-la evanescâ—re_fw-la ac_fw-la penitus_fw-la occidâ—re_fw-la ac_fw-la in_o nihiâ—umredigi_fw-la be_v instar_fw-la christi_fw-la peccati_fw-la expâ—rs_fw-la est_fw-la abolish_v and_o bring_v to_o nothing_o whereby_o faith_n work_v so_o mighty_o that_o he_o that_o believe_v that_o christ_n have_v take_v away_o his_o sin_n be_v as_o clean_o without_o sin_n as_o christ_n himself_o and_o it_o be_v no_o matter_n that_o we_o feel_v sin_n and_o death_n still_o in_o we_o as_o if_o christ_n have_v not_o take_v they_o away_o because_o ibid._n luth._o ibid._n god_n thus_o stablish_v the_o faith_n of_o his_o power_n and_o therefore_o that_o there_o may_v be_v place_n for_o faith_n we_o feel_v the_o contrary_a for_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o faith_n to_o feel_v etc._n fiâ—â—s_fw-la ejus_fw-la naturae_fw-la est_fw-la ut_fw-la nihil_fw-la sentiat_fw-la sed_fw-la missa_fw-la facta_fw-la ratione_fw-la â—laudat_fw-la oculos_fw-la etc._n etc._n nothing_o but_o let_v go_v reason_n shut_v her_o eye_n and_o open_v her_o ear_n to_o that_o which_o be_v speak_v by_o god_n and_o cleave_v to_o the_o word_n speak_v both_o live_n and_o die_v and_o thus_o glorifi_v the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n act._n 13._o 48._o which_o etc._n act._n 13._o 48._o etsi_fw-la peccatorum_fw-la semus_fw-la in_o noâ—ts_n velctus_fw-la est_fw-la ideo_fw-la solummodo_fw-la â—t_a nos_fw-la ad_fw-la fidem_fw-la adigat_fw-la &_o fidem_fw-la cumulatiorem_fw-la reddat_fw-la etc._n etc._n indeed_o do_v the_o deed_n and_o therefore_o although_o the_o feel_n of_o sin_n be_v leave_v in_o we_o only_o to_o the_o end_n to_o drive_v we_o to_o faith_n and_o to_o make_v faith_n the_o more_o abound_v yet_o have_v christ_n take_v away_o our_o sin_n from_o before_o god_n and_o utter_o abolish_v they_o for_o one_o adam_n bring_v one_o sin_n into_o the_o world_n but_o purgamur_fw-la adam_n unus_fw-la unum_fw-la peccatum_fw-la iste_fw-la vero_fw-la unus_fw-la non_fw-la solum_fw-la illud_fw-la unum_fw-la sed_fw-la cunct_n abstubt_v august_n hic_fw-la mentio_fw-la sit_fw-la maculae_fw-la à _fw-la qua_fw-la purgamur_fw-la christ_n be_v but_o one_o have_v take_v away_o not_o only_o that_o one_o but_o also_o together_o with_o it_o he_o have_v take_v away_o all_o that_o he_o find_v add_v thereunto_o where_o also_o be_v mention_v make_v of_o the_o blot_n or_o stain_n from_o which_o we_o be_v make_v clean_o this_o blot_n or_o stain_n the_o apostle_n call_v sin_n that_o be_v the_o break_n and_o violate_v of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n which_o as_o before_o be_v show_v of_o all_o thing_n be_v the_o most_o woeful_a most_o foul_a and_o extreme_o 7._o heming_n in_o 1_o joh._n 1._o 7._o abominable_a wherewith_o god_n be_v horrible_o angry_a and_o be_v most_o abominable_a both_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o holy_a angel_n this_o then_o be_v the_o stain_n or_o blot_n whereof_o christ_n by_o ibid._n atque_fw-la haec_fw-la est_fw-la maculae_fw-la à _fw-la qua_fw-la purgamur_fw-la heming_n ibid._n take_v away_o our_o sin_n do_v make_v we_o clean_o signify_v give_v ratify_v and_o seal_v to_o the_o true_a seed_n of_o the_o faithful_a by_o their_o wash_n in_o baptism_n for_o this_o be_v the_o efficacy_n of_o that_o purge_n and_o cleanse_v which_o be_v wrought_v upon_o we_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n ibid._n abomni_fw-la maculae_fw-la omnium_fw-la peccatorum_fw-la heming_n ibid._n and_o give_v seal_v unto_o we_o in_o our_o baptism_n namely_o that_o he_o make_v we_o clean_o not_o only_o from_o this_o or_o that_o spot_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o from_o all_o spot_n of_o all_o sin_n 21._o sive_fw-la magna_fw-la sunt_fw-la sive_fw-la parva_fw-la sive_fw-la multa_fw-la hic_fw-la agnus_n tollit_fw-la universa_fw-la luth._o perk._n etc._n etc._n heb._n 10._o 14._o luth._o serm._n in_o luâ—e_n 2._o ver_fw-la 21._o that_o be_v whether_o they_o be_v great_a or_o whether_o they_o be_v little_a whether_o they_o be_v many_o even_o all_o past_a present_a and_o to_o come_v this_o lamb_n of_o god_n take_v away_o all_o for_o with_o one_o sacrifice_n have_v christ_n make_v perfect_a for_o ever_o all_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v heb._n 10._o 14._o this_o be_v to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n which_o who_o so_o hear_v and_o believe_v he_o true_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v the_o finger_n of_o john_n and_o he_o who_o he_o point_v to_o even_o christ_n that_o lamb_n of_o god_n that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n yea_o all_o sin_n as_o sin_n of_o commission_n and_o sin_n of_o omission_n sin_n luth._o serm_n of_o original_a sin_n actual_a sin_n and_o original_a sin_n all_o be_v do_v away_o for_o because_o original_a sin_n be_v worse_a and_o more_o horrible_a than_o any_o actual_a sin_n because_o it_o be_v the_o spring_n etc._n originate_a peccatum_fw-la quod_fw-la son_n &_o origo_fw-la omnium_fw-la peccatorum_fw-la sit_fw-la etc._n etc._n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o other_o sin_n therefore_o have_v god_n so_o ordain_v that_o no_o man_n shall_v come_v to_o salvation_n unless_o he_o be_v pure_a and_o clean_a from_o this_o sin_n and_o therefore_o he_o give_v the_o 10_o commandment_n wherein_o he_o forbid_v this_o original_a sin_n and_o will_n that_o we_o etc._n deus_fw-la ita_fw-la ordinavit_fw-la utremo_fw-la sa_fw-fr utem_fw-la consequi_fw-la nisi_fw-la huius_fw-la pec_fw-la aâ—â—_n purus_fw-la sit_fw-la etc._n etc._n be_v as_o clean_o again_o and_o righteous_a as_o adam_n be_v before_o his_o fall_n but_o because_o we_o can_v perform_v this_o thing_n therefore_o have_v he_o give_v his_o own_o son_n for_o we_o unto_o death_n that_o he_o may_v both_o from_o this_o sin_n and_o from_o all_o sin_n flow_v from_o this_o original_a sin_n free_v we_o by_o his_o blood_n and_o so_o make_v we_o clean_o then_o hereupon_o do_v arise_v in_o we_o good_a and_o holy_a desire_n and_o affection_n contrary_a to_o the_o former_a pravitie_n and_o corruption_n as_o namely_o humility_n purity_n gentleness_n and_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o then_o all_o good_a work_n be_v practise_v and_o that_o also_o with_o a_o willing_a heart_n the_o author_n and_o cause_n of_o all_o which_o be_v this_o grace_n of_o justification_n by_o which_o alone_o this_o original_a sin_n be_v do_v away_o and_o we_o make_v clean_a and_o acceptable_a before_o god_n which_o christ_n actual_o fulfil_v when_o bleed_v out_o his_o blood_n and_o life_n upon_o the_o cross_n he_o cry_v out_o it_o be_v finish_v or_o perfect_v john_n 19_o 30._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n do_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d make_v we_o clean_o from_o all_o sin_n 1_o john_n 1._o 7._o thus_o do_v our_o good_a physician_n jesus_n christ_n most_o effectual_o cleanse_v the_o spiritual_a leprosy_n of_o our_o sin_n because_o by_o his_o own_o blood_n he_o have_v make_v we_o clean_o from_o all_o sin_n for_o that_o say_n of_o s._n john_n that_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n do_v make_v we_o clean_o from_o all_o sin_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v as_o prevent_v a_o objection_n for_o whereas_o s._n john_n
and_o abolish_v if_o i_o be_v not_o a_o sinner_n do_v yet_o notwithstanding_o believe_v that_o heaven_n and_o earth_n shall_v soon_o 7._o quod_fw-la peccater_v in_o i_o ipso_fw-la existâ—ns_fw-la etc._n etc._n credam_fw-la tamen_fw-la potius_fw-la câ—lum_fw-la terramque_fw-la ruitura_fw-la quam_fw-la i_o non_fw-la else_o per_fw-la christi_fw-la sanguinem_fw-la aâ—_n ombibus_fw-la peccatis_fw-la ipsa_fw-la â—ive_a pur_fw-mi orem_fw-la &_o candidiorem_fw-la si_fw-la non_fw-la credis_fw-la facis_fw-la dâ—um_fw-la cum_fw-la summa_fw-la &_o horrenda_fw-la blaspâ—emia_fw-la mendac_fw-la they_o etc._n etc._n pomeran_n in_o psal_n 51._o 7._o fall_v than_o that_o i_o be_o not_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n from_o all_o my_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n more_o pure_a and_o white_a than_o very_a snow_n if_o thou_o believe_v not_o this_o thou_o make_v god_n with_o thy_o high_a and_o horrible_a reproach_n and_o blasphemy_n a_o liar_n beatus_fw-la qui_fw-la intelligit_fw-la blessed_n be_v he_o that_o understand_v the_o five_o scripture_n phrase_n express_v yet_o in_o a_o high_a degree_n how_o true_o all_o our_o sin_n be_v utter_o abolish_v out_o of_o god_n sight_n and_o how_o perfect_o clean_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n do_v make_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n be_v this_o that_o god_n himself_o who_o eye_n be_v all_o see_v and_o search_v the_o heart_n and_o reins_n yet_o testify_v that_o he_o do_v see_v no_o sin_n in_o his_o justify_v child_n and_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o work_n wrought_v in_o the_o brazen-serpent_n wherewith_o he_o have_v new_o heal_v his_o people_n he_o double_v his_o speech_n say_v god_n see_v no_o iniquity_n in_o jaacob_n and_o he_o see_v no_o transgression_n in_o israel_n numb_a 21._o numb_a 23._o 21._o 23._o 21._o which_o be_v much_o more_o true_o verify_v in_o exhibit_v the_o true_a substance_n christ_n jesus_n whereof_o the_o brazen-serpent_n be_v but_o the_o shadow_n not_o only_a quoad_fw-la effectum_fw-la in_o respect_n of_o the_o effect_n of_o their_o sin_n as_o not_o to_o punish_v they_o for_o the_o same_o but_o also_o quoad_fw-la causam_fw-la in_o respect_n of_o the_o cause_n of_o punishment_n which_o be_v sin_n itself_o for_o if_o sin_n itself_o be_v so_o perfect_o abolish_v out_o of_o god_n sight_n as_o it_o be_v express_v in_o the_o two_o first_o emphatical_a phrase_n if_o we_o have_v not_o one_o spot_n or_o wrinkle_n of_o sin_n in_o his_o sight_n as_o it_o be_v prove_v in_o the_o three_o phrase_n if_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n have_v make_v we_o so_o perfect_o clean_a that_o we_o be_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n from_o all_o sin_n white_a than_o snow_n and_o all_o this_o because_o we_o be_v by_o the_o wedding_n garment_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n make_v from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o then_o as_o a_o true_a consequent_a it_o necessary_o follow_v that_o this_o phrase_n also_o must_v needs_o be_v true_a in_o respect_n of_o sin_n itself_o which_o be_v worse_o than_o the_o punishment_n that_o god_n see_v no_o iniquity_n in_o his_o true_a jaacob_n nor_o he_o see_v no_o transgression_n in_o his_o justify_v child_n which_o figure_n of_o the_o brazen_a serpent_n s._n paul_n seem_v to_o allude_v unto_o flat_o affirm_v the_o same_o truth_n to_o be_v full_o verify_v in_o the_o substance_n christ_n say_v and_o you_o that_o be_v enemy_n by_o your_o evil_a work_n have_v he_o now_o reconcile_v but_o how_o or_o by_o what_o mean_n even_o in_o that_o body_n of_o his_o flesh_n through_o death_n to_o the_o end_n to_o make_v you_o so_o holy_a that_o you_o be_v without_o blame_n and_o without_o fault_n ibid._n colos_n 1._o 22._o non_fw-la simpliciter_fw-la sed_fw-la in_o conspectu_fw-la svo_fw-la zan._n h._n â—â—i_fw-la non_fw-la quâ—dâ—m_fw-la siâ—e_fw-la â—eâ—cato_fw-la est_fw-la all_o quis_fw-la â—oputus_fw-la sâ—c_fw-la nec_fw-la israel_n sed_fw-la quoniâ—m_fw-la delâ—ta_fw-la est_fw-la iniquâ—tas_fw-la pell_n in_o numâ—_n ibid._n in_o god_n sight_n colos_n 1._o 22._o not_o simple_o but_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n he_o say_v not_o indeed_o that_o any_o people_n be_v with_o out_o sin_n &_o so_o not_o israel_n itself_o neither_o but_o because_o their_o iniquity_n be_v though_o mystical_o above_o reason_n sense_n and_o feeling_n yet_o true_o put_v out_o from_o before_o god_n and_o utter_o abolish_v so_o he_o see_v no_o iniquity_n in_o jaacob_n and_o so_o he_o see_v no_o trangression_n in_o israel_n the_o true_a cause_n whereof_o be_v yet_o more_o full_o express_v by_o zanch._n say_v utpote_fw-la quae_fw-la sanguine_fw-la silij_fw-la dei_fw-la sunt_fw-la extinctae_fw-la because_o their_o iniquity_n be_v extinguish_v and_o clean_o put_v out_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n for_o in_o as_o much_o as_o mankind_n be_v utter_o mar_v and_o 7._o â—alv_n sâ—rm_n in_o ephes_n cap._n 1._o 7._o give_v over_o to_o all_o naughtiness_n god_n must_v needs_o be_v a_o mortal_a enemy_n to_o we_o and_o a_o adversary_n against_o we_o till_o the_o remembrance_n of_o our_o sin_n be_v bury_v out_o of_o his_o sight_n because_o god_n be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o justice_n and_o ibid._n calvin_n ibid._n righteousness_n do_v utter_o hate_v and_o abhor_v the_o evil_a that_o he_o see_v in_o we_o therefore_o until_o such_o time_n as_o our_o sin_n be_v abolish_v and_o clean_o put_v out_o it_o be_v impossible_a for_o we_o to_o hope_v that_o god_n shall_v either_o love_n or_o favour_v we_o bless_a therefore_o be_v they_o who_o sin_n be_v cover_v for_o ibid._n psal_n 32_o 1_o 2._o quod_fw-la â—egitur_fw-la non_fw-la apparet_fw-la non_fw-la quod_fw-la non_fw-la est_fw-la sed_fw-la quod_fw-la coâ—tectum_fw-la est_fw-la marlo_n in_o rom._n 4_o ibid._n that_o which_o be_v cover_v do_v not_o appear_v not_o because_o it_o be_v not_o but_o because_o it_o be_v cover_v for_o they_o be_v say_v to_o be_v cover_v in_o respect_n of_o our_o sense_n and_o feel_v because_o we_o always_o feel_v they_o in_o we_o as_o if_o they_o be_v not_o abolish_v but_o only_o cover_v out_o of_o god_n sight_n but_o yet_o with_o the_o wedding_n garment_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n so_o cover_v 11._o non_fw-la remissis_fw-la solùm_fw-la sed_fw-la planè_fw-la deâ—etis_fw-la luch_v sâ—r_n in_o march_n 11._o that_o from_o before_o god_n the_o blood_n of_o christ_n do_v not_o only_o cover_v they_o but_o utter_o abolish_v they_o for_o god_n forgive_n be_v his_o cover_n his_o cover_n 8._o sanguis_fw-la christi_fw-la peccata_fw-la nofirâ—_n non_fw-la tantâ—m_fw-la spirit_n sed_fw-la etiam_fw-la coram_fw-la deo_fw-la penitus_fw-la delâ—t_fw-la beâ—_n in_o 1_o pet._n 4._o 8._o be_v a_o take_n of_o they_o away_o joh._n 1._o 29._o his_o take_a they_o away_o be_v a_o clean_o put_v of_o they_o out_o esay_n 43._o 25._o and_o 44._o 22._o his_n put_v of_o they_o out_o be_v a_o utter_a abolish_n of_o they_o from_o before_o himself_o heb._n 9_o 26._o for_o our_o bear_n with_o one_o another_o be_v call_v our_o cover_n of_o a_o multitude_n of_o sin_n but_o before_o god_n the_o blood_n of_o christ_n alone_o do_v not_o only_o cover_v they_o but_o also_o utter_o abolish_v they_o because_o by_o god_n forgiveness_n of_o sin_n all_o thing_n 7._o luth._o sâ—rm_n of_o the_o sum_n of_o a_o christian_a life_n tim._n 1._o 5_o 6_o 7._o which_o be_v not_o pure_a and_o clean_a be_v put_v out_o consume_v abolish_v as_o a_o drop_n of_o water_n be_v consume_v and_o abolish_v of_o the_o heat_n of_o the_o sun_n or_o rather_o as_o the_o sunbeam_n abolish_v darkness_n as_o the_o prophet_n esay_n say_v esay_n 44._o 22._o therefore_o bless_v be_v he_o who_o sin_n be_v cover_v for_o that_o which_o be_v cover_v be_v not_o see_v that_o which_o be_v not_o 2._o jerom._n in_o psal_n 32._o 1_o 2._o see_v be_v not_o impute_v that_o which_o be_v not_o impute_v shall_v not_o be_v punish_v whereupon_o we_o have_v to_o mark_v first_o of_o all_o that_o we_o 7._o calvin_n in_o ephes_n serm._n cap._n 1._o 7._o can_v obtain_v no_o favour_n at_o god_n hand_n nor_o be_v receive_v of_o he_o till_o our_o sin_n be_v wipe_v out_o and_o the_o remembrance_n of_o they_o clean_o put_v away_o the_o reason_n whereof_o be_v as_o i_o say_v before_o that_o god_n ibid._n calvin_n ibid._n must_v needs_o hate_v sin_n wheresoever_o he_o see_v it_o but_o let_v it_o suffice_v we_o that_o he_o receave_v we_o into_o his_o ibid._n calvin_n ibid._n favour_n free_o only_o because_o the_o remembrance_n of_o our_o sin_n be_v bury_v out_o of_o his_o sight_n and_o again_o let_v we_o understand_v that_o the_o same_o can_v not_o be_v do_v but_o by_o the_o death_n and_o passion_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o this_o be_v the_o thing_n wherein_o we_o must_v whole_o rest_v because_o by_o christ_n become_v a_o curse_n upon_o the_o 13._o luth._o in_o galath_n cap._n 3._o ver_fw-la 13._o cross_n by_o this_o mean_n the_o whole_a world_n be_v so_o
purge_v and_o make_v so_o clean_o from_o all_o sin_n that_o god_n do_v see_v nothing_o else_o in_o the_o whole_a world_n of_o true_a believer_n but_o a_o mere_a cleanse_n and_o righteousness_n this_o be_v the_o wedding_n garment_n whereby_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n be_v from_o the_o sole_n of_o she_o sit_fw-mi to_o the_o crown_n of_o her_o head_n so_o 13._o ornala_n est_fw-la ab_fw-la imo_fw-la pede_fw-la usque_fw-la ad_fw-la verticem_fw-la ut_fw-la nihil_fw-la malâ—â—um_fw-la in_o ea_fw-la conspiciatur_fw-la &_o nulla_fw-la macula_fw-la deformitatis_fw-la appareat_fw-la sed_fw-la coram_fw-la deo_fw-la etc._n etc._n luth._o 95._o for_o 9_o 13._o adorn_v that_o no_o sin_n may_v be_v see_v in_o she_o nor_o no_o spot_n of_o deformity_n may_v appear_v but_o yet_o before_o god_n not_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o man_n for_o god_n see_v no_o spot_n in_o she_o because_o he_o see_v nothing_o in_o she_o but_o his_o son_n righteousness_n wherewith_o his_o church_n be_v clothe_v and_o whereby_o she_o have_v salvation_n life_n and_o glory_n for_o see_v she_o have_v put_v on_o christ_n himself_o to_o god-ward_o by_o justification_n and_o to_o man-ward_n by_o sanctification_n although_o she_o have_v some_o sin_n in_o the_o imperfection_n 4._o brightman_n in_o revel_n 3._o 4._o of_o her_o sanctification_n that_o the_o devil_n see_v and_o every_o one_o of_o we_o in_o our_o conscience_n do_v feel_v it_o videt_fw-la luth._o ibid._n psal_n 51._o id_fw-la diabâ—lus_fw-la cernit_fw-la sed_fw-la deus_fw-la non_fw-la videt_fw-la but_o god_n see_v none_o for_o by_o reason_n of_o christ_n with_o who_o she_o be_v clothe_v she_o be_v all_o fair_a without_o spot_n or_o wrinkle_n as_o christ_n himself_o testify_v say_v behold_v thou_o be_v fair_a my_o love_n behold_v in_o my_o eye_n thus_o clothe_v as_o thou_o be_v with_o my_o righteousness_n thou_o be_v all_o fair_a and_o there_o be_v no_o spot_n in_o thou_o cant._n 7._o hall_n in_o cant._n cant._n 4._o 7._o 4._o 7._o whosoever_o therefore_o have_v not_o confidence_n in_o this_o 6_o quicunque_fw-la igitur_fw-la in_o hoc_fw-la uno_fw-la non_fw-la fiduâ—t_fw-la quod_fw-la per_fw-la mortem_fw-la christ_n &c._n &c._n peccata_fw-la sublaâ—a_fw-la sunt_fw-la ne_fw-la peccanostra_fw-la videre_fw-la possit_fw-la proculdubio_fw-la periere_fw-la luth._o psa_n 130._o 6_o one_o point_n that_o our_o sin_n be_v so_o take_v away_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n that_o god_n do_v not_o see_v our_o sin_n in_o we_o without_o doubt_n they_o be_v damn_v as_o long_o as_o they_o continue_v to_o rob_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n of_o this_o honour_n and_o his_o wedding_n garment_n of_o this_o glory_n the_o six_o and_o last_o scripture_n phrase_n express_v in_o the_o high_a degree_n the_o almost_o infinite_a abolish_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n out_o of_o god_n sight_n be_v this_o that_o we_o have_v so_o perfect_o none_o before_o he_o that_o he_o himself_o testify_v that_o he_o do_v not_o so_o much_o as_o remember_v any_o sin_n in_o we_o and_o this_o be_v wonderful_a sweet_a for_o if_o a_o father_n do_v forgive_v his_o child_n some_o great_a fault_n the_o child_n indeed_o be_v free_v from_o blow_n and_o beat_v but_o if_o his_o father_n do_v but_o remember_v it_o the_o very_a remembrance_n of_o the_o fault_n breed_v some_o discontent_n and_o sour_a look_n but_o then_o be_v the_o peace_n and_o love_n and_o love_a countenance_n of_o a_o father_n towards_o his_o child_n full_a and_o complete_a when_o he_o do_v not_o so_o much_o as_o remember_v any_o fault_n so_o do_v god_n say_v i_o even_o i_o be_o he_o that_o so_o utter_o abolish_v and_o put_v away_o â—hine_v iniquity_n that_o i_o will_v not_o so_o much_o as_o remember_v thy_o sin_n esay_n 43._o 25._o which_o say_v be_v also_o true_a 25._o esay_n 43._o 25._o not_o only_a quoad_fw-la effectum_fw-la as_o i_o say_v before_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o effect_n of_o their_o sin_n as_o that_o he_o do_v not_o remember_v they_o to_o punish_v they_o but_o also_o quoad_fw-la causam_fw-la in_o respect_n of_o the_o sin_n itself_o for_o first_o every_o one_o will_v easy_o grant_v that_o god_n true_o remember_v no_o sin_n in_o his_o son_n righteousness_n from_o all_o eternity_n then_o second_o that_o we_o be_v hereby_o of_o unjust_a make_v just_a that_o be_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o in_o that_o righteousness_n only_o now_o as_o god_n look_v upon_o we_o in_o this_o justify_v estate_n he_o remember_v no_o sin_n in_o we_o not_o simple_o but_o as_o we_o be_v in_o this_o new_a glorious_a estate_n because_o there_o be_v never_o any_o sin_n in_o it_o as_o some_o king_n marry_v a_o poor_a maiden_n and_o have_v clothe_v she_o in_o sumptuous_a and_o princely_a apparel_n may_v be_v say_v now_o to_o remember_v in_o that_o sumptuous_a attire_n no_o beggary_n in_o her_o any_o more_o and_o thus_o do_v the_o prophet_n say_v in_o those_o day_n viz._n of_o christ_n kingdom_n and_o at_o that_o time_n say_v the_o lord_n the_o iniquity_n of_o israel_n shall_v be_v seek_v for_o but_o there_o shall_v be_v none_o and_o the_o sin_n 4._o jerem._n 50._o 20._o luth._o in_o galat._n cap._n 1._o 4._o of_o judah_n but_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v find_v jerem._n 50._o 20._o because_o christ_n have_v put_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n and_o have_v fasten_v they_o unto_o the_o cross_n and_o put_v they_o so_o clean_o out_o by_o himself_o that_o according_a to_o paul_n divinity_n there_o be_v no_o 13._o luth._o in_o galat._n 3._o 13._o sin_n no_o death_n no_o malediction_n any_o more_o in_o the_o church_n because_o christ_n appear_v in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n 26._o heb._n 9_o 26._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ad_fw-la abolitionem_fw-la peccati_fw-la that_o be_v to_o the_o abolish_n evacuate_a or_o utter_v vanish_v away_o of_o sin_n heb._n 9_o 26._o and_o therefore_o that_o there_o be_v no_o more_o sin_n etc._n etc._n in_o 13._o luth._o in_o galat._n sap_n 3._o 13._o the_o church_n since_o christ_n now_o reign_v we_o daily_o confess_v in_o the_o apostle_n creed_n when_o we_o say_v i_o believe_v that_o there_o be_v a_o holy_a church_n which_o be_v indeed_o nothing_o else_o but_o as_o if_o we_o shall_v say_v i_o believe_v that_o there_o be_v no_o sin_n in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n for_o they_o which_o do_v believe_v in_o christ_n be_v no_o sinner_n rom._n 5._o 8_o 9_o but_o be_v holy_a 9_o rom._n 5._o 8_o 9_o and_o righteous_a lord_n over_o sin_n and_o death_n and_o live_v for_o ever_o but_o faith_n only_o see_v this_o for_o we_o say_v i_o believe_v there_o be_v a_o holy_a church_n but_o if_o thou_o believe_v reason_n and_o thy_o own_o eye_n thou_o will_v judge_v clean_o contrary_a for_o thou_o see_v many_o thing_n in_o the_o godly_a which_o offend_v thou_o thou_o see_v they_o sometime_o to_o fall_v into_o sin_n and_o to_o be_v weak_a in_o faith_n and_o to_o be_v subject_a unto_o wrath_n envy_n and_o such_o other_o evil_a affection_n therefore_o say_v thou_o the_o church_n be_v not_o so_o holy_a i_o deny_v the_o consequence_n for_o if_o i_o look_v upon_o my_o own_o person_n or_o the_o person_n of_o my_o brother_n it_o shall_v never_o be_v in_o god_n sight_n so_o absolute_o holy_a but_o if_o i_o behold_v christ_n who_o have_v sanctify_v and_o make_v clean_o his_o church_n than_o it_o be_v altogether_o holy_a for_o he_o have_v take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n and_o therefore_o do_v s._n john_n testify_v that_o in_o christ_n that_o be_v in_o his_o body_n the_o church_n be_v no_o sin_n 1_o john_n ibid._n 1_o john_n 3._o 5._o non_fw-fr de_fw-fr christ_n persona_fw-la hic_fw-la â—git_fw-la sed_fw-la de_fw-fr tolâ—_n corpore_fw-la marl_n ibid._n 3._o 5._o for_o here_o he_o speak_v not_o of_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n but_o of_o his_o whole_a body_n totum_fw-la enim_fw-la christi_fw-la corpus_fw-la purum_fw-la esse_fw-la oportet_fw-la for_o the_o whole_a body_n of_o christ_n must_v needs_o be_v pure_a and_o clean_a so_o that_o true_a divinity_n teach_v that_o there_o be_v no_o 13_o luth._o galath_n cap._n 3._o 13_o sin_n in_o the_o church_n any_o more_o because_o as_o i_o say_v before_o and_o do_v repeat_v again_o for_o the_o better_a mark_v by_o christ_n die_v upon_o the_o cross_n he_o have_v purge_v and_o make_v we_o so_o clean_o from_o all_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n that_o god_n do_v see_v nothing_o else_o in_o the_o whole_a world_n of_o true_a believer_n but_o a_o mere_a cleanse_n and_o righteousness_n now_o because_o true_a divinity_n teach_v that_o there_o be_v no_o sin_n in_o the_o church_n any_o more_o hereupon_o it_o be_v that_o god_n testify_v that_o he_o do_v remember_v our_o sin_n no_o more_o save_v thus_o behold_v the_o day_n come_v say_v the_o lord_n that_o i_o will_v make_v a_o new_a
10._o phrase_n of_o scripture_n as_o be_v correspondent_a to_o the_o glory_n and_o nature_n of_o god_n and_o which_o christ_n call_v the_o mystery_n and_o secret_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n matth._n 13._o 11._o 11._o matt._n 13._o 11._o which_o be_v but_o the_o excellency_n and_o deepness_n of_o the_o thing_n which_o they_o themselves_o seem_v to_o hold_v especial_o be_v try_v as_o nicodemus_n be_v with_o a_o new_a 4._o john_n 3._o 4._o phrase_n which_o they_o have_v not_o hear_v of_o express_v but_o the_o old_a matter_n which_o like_o blind_a mill-horse_n they_o daily_o run_v round_o in_o and_o have_v daily_o hear_v then_o with_o nicodemus_n they_o count_v it_o absurd_a and_o do_v judge_v it_o very_a foolishness_n itself_o 1_o cor._n 2._o 14._o and_o cry_v out_o 9_o 1_o cor._n 2._o 14._o mar._n 1._o 27._o joh._n 3._o 9_o what_o new_a doctrine_n be_v this_o mar._n 1._o 27._o how_o can_v these_o thing_n be_v joh._n 3._o 9_o and_o then_o they_o fall_v a_o wrangle_n with_o nicodemicall_a conclusion_n and_o do_v not_o keep_v neither_o in_o word_n nor_o deed_n to_o that_o which_o they_o hold_v but_o speak_v like_o man_n in_o a_o spiritual_a frenzy_n flat_a contrary_n &_o contradictory_n and_o then_o fall_v to_o sophisticate_a rage_a and_o calumniate_a that_o be_v to_o a_o change_a and_o wrest_v once_o word_n and_o meaning_n and_o final_o if_o at_o length_n they_o be_v not_o renew_v and_o change_v with_o nicodemus_n they_o fall_v to_o rail_n and_o persecute_v act._n 13._o 45_o 50._o 50._o act._n 13._o 45._o 50._o the_o dead_a general_a calling_n or_o dead_a faith_n and_o literal_a knowledge_n in_o the_o same_o be_v the_o death_n of_o all_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n that_o speak_v spiritual_o and_o thus_o by_o the_o excellency_n of_o christ_n benefit_n lay_v open_a the_o thought_n of_o many_o heart_n be_v open_v to_o be_v very_o bad_a that_o seem_v a_o long_a time_n by_o a_o appearance_n of_o sanctification_n to_o be_v very_o good_a luke_n 2._o 34_o 35._o 35._o luk._n 2._o 34._o 35._o the_o three_o sort_n of_o objector_n be_v such_o as_o be_v not_o objector_n the_o three_o sort_n of_o objector_n agent_n but_o mere_a patient_n that_o be_v do_v not_o make_v but_o take_v objection_n and_o be_v trouble_v with_o the_o same_o in_o mind_n and_o have_v their_o faith_n weaken_v thereby_o do_v only_o desire_v to_o be_v resolve_v of_o their_o doubt_n now_o although_o these_o last_o be_v to_o be_v deal_v with_o all_o in_o all_o gentleness_n yet_o the_o two_o first_o sort_n stand_v more_o obstinate_o upon_o their_o own_o conceit_n there_o be_v little_a good_a to_o be_v do_v upon_o they_o except_o they_o be_v more_o rough_o and_o round_o deal_v withal_o example_n their_o objection_n rank_v in_o three_o band_n first_o from_o scripture_n second_o example_n let_v we_o now_o therefore_o come_v unto_o their_o objection_n whereof_o because_o they_o will_v gather_v a_o whole_a army_n and_o do_v rank_n they_o into_o threeband_n as_o first_o scripture_n 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it_o shut_v her_o eye_n and_o consider_v not_o nor_o look_n upon_o but_o as_o it_o be_v wink_v at_o and_o turn_v quite_o from_o and_o forget_v the_o order_n of_o nature_n and_o natural_a cause_n and_o thing_n that_o do_v to_o reason_n sense_n sight_n and_o feeling_n show_v a_o contrariety_n and_o impossibility_n in_o the_o matter_n promise_v &_o speak_v and_o rest_v whole_o and_o only_o upon_o the_o word_n &_o promise_n and_o power_n of_o god_n speak_v whereby_o visible_a thing_n that_o to_o reason_n be_v contrary_a to_o the_o promise_n do_v become_v as_o thing_n of_o nothing_o and_o have_v as_o it_o be_v not_o be_v and_o invisible_a thing_n speak_v by_o god_n become_v to_o be_v the_o only_a thing_n that_o adversabatur_fw-la quicquid_fw-la in_o se_fw-la ipso_fw-la ac_fw-la circa_fw-la se_fw-la intueri_fw-la poterat_fw-la promissionis_fw-la complemento_fw-la adversabatur_fw-la have_v substance_n and_o ground_n with_o we_o and_o this_o victory_n of_o faith_n be_v express_v in_o the_o 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tanta_fw-la sit_fw-la potentia_fw-la dei_fw-la aequum_fw-la est_fw-la etc._n etc._n power_n of_o god_n be_v so_o great_a that_o quicken_v the_o dead_a it_o be_v meet_v that_o we_o believe_v he_o even_o when_o he_o promise_v thing_n impossible_a to_o nature_n and_o to_o the_o judgement_n of_o our_o reason_n four_o hereupon_o follow_v the_o triumph_n of_o faith_n faith_n 4._o the_o â—â—iumph_n of_o faith_n yield_v to_o god_n only_o upon_o the_o foresay_a ground_n of_o his_o truth_n and_o power_n his_o full_a glory_n of_o true_o sufil_v upon_o we_o that_o which_o he_o have_v speak_v whereby_o he_o have_v ascribe_v unto_o he_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o truth_n and_o power_n and_o we_o have_v the_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n thereof_o for_o ever_o and_o this_o triumph_n of_o faith_n be_v express_v in_o the_o next_o verse_n in_o these_o word_n that_o he_o doubt_v not_o of_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n by_o unbelief_n but_o be_v strengthen_v in_o faith_n and_o give_v glory_n to_o god_n be_v full_o assure_v that_o he_o which_o have_v speak_v it_o be_v also_o able_a to_o do_v it_o all_o which_o the_o apostle_n flat_o testify_v must_v be_v imitate_v of_o we_o in_o the_o case_n of_o free_a justification_n by_o christ_n who_o be_v deliver_v to_o death_n to_o abolishour_n sin_n out_o of_o god_n sight_n and_o be_v rise_v again_o for_o our_o full_a justification_n rom._n 4._o 15._o the_o manner_n whereof_o luther_n rom._n 4._o 15._o luther_n be_v notable_o express_v by_o that_o hercules_n of_o god_n glory_n upon_o the_o song_n of_o zachary_n say_v thus_o in_o what_o place_n soever_o the_o bear_v of_o salvation_n jesus_n christ_n be_v exalt_v there_o be_v no_o access_n neither_o for_o sin_n nor_o death_n wherefore_o a_o christian_a be_v both_o foul_a and_o yet_o without_o sin_n how_o come_v this_o to_o pass_v after_o this_o sort_n belove_v you_o have_v often_o hear_v that_o god_n leave_v in_o we_o a_o appearance_n and_o feeling_n whilst_o we_o live_v here_o both_o of_o sin_n 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be_v true_a that_o i_o feel_v sin_n in_o myself_o but_o through_o christ_n that_o have_v take_v they_o away_o out_o of_o thy_o sight_n i_o be_o certain_a that_o i_o be_o perfect_o righteous_a good_a and_o holy_a before_o thou_o etc._n etc._n for_o of_o these_o thing_n must_v a_o sincere_a christian_a be_v partaker_n and_o of_o these_o thing_n he_o ought_v to_o glory_n if_o he_o be_v a_o true_a christian_a and_o he_o that_o can_v glory_v of_o these_o thing_n be_v not_o yet_o a_o christian_a the_o second_o spiritual_a weapon_n to_o overcome_v doubt_v deubt_v 2_o the_o second_o spiritual_a weapon_n against_o deubt_v be_v that_o whereas_o our_o reason_n sense_n sight_n and_o feeling_n be_v our_o strong_a enemy_n not_o only_o to_o drive_v we_o into_o doubt_v but_o also_o sight_n by_o say_v i_o see_v sin_n in_o i_o and_o sense_n by_o true_o say_v i_o feel_v sin_n in_o i_o and_o reason_n by_o say_v it_o be_v impossible_a but_o this_o shall_v make_v i_o foul_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n 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make_v clean_o 15._o act_n 10._o 15._o let_v no_o man_n count_v unclean_a act._n 10._o but_o guiltie-making_a sin_n only_o cause_v condemnation_n be_v thus_o perfect_o take_v away_o and_o utter_o abolish_v who_o shall_v condemn_v they_o why_o not_o why_o because_o it_o be_v christ_n who_o be_v dead_a for_o they_o that_o be_v christ_n have_v undergo_v by_o death_n all_o condemnation_n both_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a that_o they_o shall_v have_v bear_v and_o by_o wash_v they_o in_o his_o blood_n have_v make_v they_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n from_o all_o their_o sin_n white_a than_o snow_n nay_o rather_o christ_n be_v rise_v again_o namely_o to_o justify_v they_o that_o be_v to_o make_v they_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o who_o be_v also_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n and_o make_v intercession_n for_o they_o that_o be_v there_o stablish_v a_o everlasting_a reconcilement_n unto_o they_o for_o if_o the_o blood_n of_o bull_n and_o 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18._o because_o with_o one_o offering_n have_v christ_n make_v perfect_a 18._o vers_fw-la 18._o continual_o and_o forever_o all_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v or_o make_v holy_a heb._n 10._o 14._o and_o thus_o much_o of_o the_o first_o 14._o heb._n 10._o 14._o part_n of_o free_a justification_n serve_v for_o the_o perfect_a and_o infinite_a abolish_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n from_o before_o god_n by_o the_o blood_n and_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n see_v and_o apprehend_v and_o enjoy_v only_o by_o faith_n now_o it_o remain_v that_o we_o proceed_v to_o the_o second_o part_n of_o free_a justification_n as_o follow_v chap._n x._o of_o the_o second_o part_n of_o free_a justification_n make_v the_o true_a believer_n complete_o sufficient_o and_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o concern_v which_o second_o part_n of_o free_a justification_n how_o necessary_o unseperable_a it_o be_v from_o the_o former_a part_n although_o the_o learned_a writer_n give_v 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succee_v righteousness_n in_o the_o place_n of_o wrath_n reconciliation_n in_o the_o place_n of_o death_n life_n and_o in_o the_o place_n of_o damnation_n salvation_n thus_o do_v contrary_n not_o dwell_v together_o in_o one_o and_o the_o same_o subject_a but_o sin_n be_v abolish_v by_o christ_n righteousness_n this_o wedding_n garment_n make_v we_o and_o leave_v we_o only_o and_o perfect_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n which_o the_o doctrine_n of_o our_o church_n teach_v by_o the_o first_o restorer_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o this_o land_n do_v plain_o thus_o express_v say_v that_o by_o virtue_n of_o christ_n blood_n shed_v upon_o the_o cross_n we_o be_v not_o only_o clean_o purge_v from_o our_o sin_n but_o also_o make_v righteous_a again_o in_o god_n sight_n the_o second_o reason_n why_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o not_o only_o our_o sin_n be_v abolish_v out_o of_o god_n sight_n but_o
also_o god_n all_o â—_z be_v â—â—thout_n sin_n but_o man_n be_v righteous_a and_o have_v the_o image_n of_o god_n that_o we_o be_v make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n be_v for_o the_o full_a satisfaction_n of_o his_o justice_n because_o as_o god_n make_v we_o at_o the_o first_o not_o only_o clean_a from_o all_o sin_n as_o he_o make_v his_o other_o creature_n as_o the_o sheep_n the_o horse_n the_o lamb_n the_o bird_n and_o such_o like_a all_o which_o he_o see_v in_o their_o kind_n to_o be_v exceed_o good_a but_o also_o above_o all_o his_o other_o creature_n he_o make_v we_o in_o adam_n perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o his_o own_o image_n and_o say_v by_o his_o law_n reveal_v his_o constant_a will_n and_o nature_n herein_o curse_a be_v every_o one_o that_o continue_v not_o in_o that_o righteousness_n in_o all_o thing_n so_o his_o justice_n be_v not_o â—â—â—â—ity_n justice_n be_v not_o satisfy_v till_o man_n â—eturn_v to_o his_o â—â—â—â—ity_n full_o satisfy_v until_o he_o behold_v we_o not_o only_o clean_a from_o all_o sin_n but_o also_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n testify_v that_o as_o by_o the_o disobedience_n of_o one_o man_n many_o be_v make_v sinner_n so_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o one_o man_n must_v many_o be_v make_v righteous_a rom._n 5._o 19_o 19_o rom._n 5._o 19_o three_o it_o be_v necessary_a for_o the_o glory_n of_o christ_n who_o that_o he_o by_o himself_o may_v perfect_o heal_v we_o of_o the_o evil_a and_o loss_n bring_v upon_o we_o by_o adam_n it_o be_v requisite_a that_o he_o do_v not_o only_o free_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n but_o also_o that_o he_o make_v we_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o his_o father_n sight_n whereupon_o arise_v paul_n comparison_n in_o the_o five_o to_o the_o roman_n between_z adam_z and_o christ_n that_o as_o adam_n bring_v upon_o all_o his_o sin_n and_o thereby_o death_n so_o do_v christ_n to_o heal_v perfect_o this_o sore_a bring_v upon_o all_o his_o righteousness_n and_o thereby_o life_n whereby_o the_o apostle_n testify_v that_o the_o gentile_n that_o follow_v not_o righteousness_n have_v attain_v unto_o righteousness_n rom._n 9_o 30._o 30._o rom._n 9_o 30._o four_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o not_o only_o our_o sin_n be_v abolish_v but_o also_o that_o we_o be_v make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n for_o our_o behoof_n and_o urgent_a necessity_n because_o as_o by_o suffer_v our_o punishment_n and_o make_v we_o by_o his_o blood_n clean_o from_o all_o sin_n he_o have_v thereby_o take_v away_o the_o punishment_n and_o all_o the_o evil_n both_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a that_o be_v due_a to_o our_o sin_n so_o that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v worthy_a and_o meet_v thing_n righteousness_n the_o cause_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n for_o eternal_a life_n and_o capable_a of_o all_o the_o blessing_n of_o the_o gospel_n both_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a it_o be_v necessary_a that_o he_o make_v we_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o his_o father_n sight_n the_o necessity_n whereof_o be_v plain_o express_v by_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 5._o 21._o where_o he_o say_v that_o grace_n do_v reign_v by_o righteousness_n unto_o eternal_a life_n 21._o rom._n 5._o 21._o through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v grace_v indeed_o now_o reign_v to_o procure_v all_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n both_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a upon_o we_o but_o how_o by_o righteousness_n but_o where_o shall_v we_o have_v it_o free_o by_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n that_o be_v that_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n may_v be_v of_o force_n to_o procure_v unto_o we_o all_o blessing_n christ_n must_v of_o necessity_n first_o make_v we_o with_o his_o righteousness_n perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o all_o which_o necessity_n the_o doctrine_n of_o our_o church_n deliver_v by_o the_o first_o restorer_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o this_o land_n do_v seem_v to_o shut_v up_o in_o this_o one_o short_a sentence_n that_o it_o have_v not_o be_v enough_o to_o be_v deliver_v by_o his_o death_n from_o sin_n except_o by_o his_o resurrection_n 〈◊〉_d hoâ—â—â—â—_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d we_o have_v be_v endue_v with_o a_o perfect_a and_o everlasting_a righteousness_n now_o then_o let_v we_o proceed_v to_o describe_v what_o this_o second_o part_n of_o free_a justification_n be_v which_o be_v as_o follow_v the_o second_o part_n of_o free_a justification_n be_v a_o wonderful_a justification_n the_o definition_n of_o the_o second_o part_n oâ—_n fâ—ee_v justification_n mystical_a work_n and_o benefit_n of_o the_o gospel_n by_o which_o we_o be_v by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n imputation_n clothe_v with_o the_o wedding-garment_n of_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n be_v so_o endue_v or_o rather_o think_v not_o inherent_o and_o active_o yet_o evangelical_o and_o passive_o so_o mystical_o form_v with_o christ_n own_o perfect_a righteousness_n that_o we_o have_v not_o only_o all_o our_o sin_n together_o with_o the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o sanctification_n ever_o whilst_o we_o be_v in_o this_o life_n dwell_v in_o we_o incomprehensible_o swallow_v up_o and_o utter_o abolish_v as_o be_v before_o show_v in_o the_o first_o part_n but_o also_o we_o be_v without_o the_o help_n of_o any_o good_a work_n to_o make_v we_o righteous_a make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o shine_v now_o in_o this_o life_n with_o christ_n good_a work_n more_o glorious_a in_o perfect_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n inward_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n than_o the_o â—unne_n shine_v glorious_o in_o our_o eye_n when_o he_o shine_v in_o his_o bright_a hue_n by_o which_o only_o we_o be_v make_v worthy_a of_o and_o do_v take_v possession_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o benefit_n and_o unsearchable_a treasure_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o these_o scripture_n and_o the_o rest_n follow_v do_v abundant_o prove_v seventy_o week_n viz._n of_o year_n be_v determine_v upon_o the_o holy_a city_n that_o be_v the_o church_n what_o to_o do_v not_o only_o to_o finish_v transgression_n and_o so_o to_o reconcile_v iniquity_n and_o to_o seal_v up_o and_o make_v a_o end_n of_o all_o sin_n but_o also_o to_o bring_v in_o everlasting_a righteousness_n dan._n 9_o 24._o whereupon_o 24._o daniel_n 9_o 24._o the_o learned_a interpreter_n say_v thus_o here_o be_v two_o benefit_n rehearse_v which_o shall_v come_v by_o the_o messiah_n the_o first_o be_v the_o take_v away_o of_o sin_n the_o other_o be_v the_o bring_n in_o and_o give_v of_o a_o perfect_a and_o everlasting_a righteousness_n for_o say_v another_o sin_n be_v finish_v or_o come_v to_o a_o end_n iniquity_n be_v clean_o put_v out_o and_o there_o be_v preach_v to_o the_o whole_a world_n a_o everlasting_a righteousness_n they_o which_o do_v believe_v in_o christ_n by_o faith_n in_o he_o be_v purify_v and_o have_v get_v and_o attain_v a_o everlasting_a righteousness_n but_o for_o the_o better_a understanding_n of_o this_o description_n of_o this_o second_o part_n of_o justification_n let_v we_o brief_o open_v those_o four_o point_n that_o be_v use_v to_o explain_v and_o full_o to_o clear_v a_o matter_n as_o first_o the_o efficient_a justification_n the_o four_o cause_n of_o this_o second_o part_n of_o justification_n cause_n of_o our_o justification_n second_o the_o formal_a cause_n three_o the_o material_a cause_n and_o fourthly_a the_o final_a cause_n all_o in_o this_o head_n point_n of_o salvation_n very_o necessary_a the_o mark_v first_o the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n be_v twofold_a the_o first_o &_o primary_n efficient_a cause_n who_o be_v it_o that_o undertake_v to_o justify_v and_o make_v we_o so_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a be_v god_n himself_o the_o father_n the_o son_n cause_n the_o efficient_a cause_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n these_o be_v the_o first_o efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n which_o evident_o show_v the_o full_a ablenesse_n of_o these_o workman_n and_o how_o easy_o this_o work_n may_v be_v bring_v to_o pass_v and_o wrought_v upon_o we_o and_o how_o dangerous_a a_o matter_n it_o be_v to_o extenuate_v diminish_v or_o any_o way_n to_o disparage_v this_o excellent_a work_n the_o description_n of_o who_o work_v be_v under_o a_o similitude_n notable_o express_v by_o the_o prophet_n ezekiel_n say_v in_o the_o day_n that_o thou_o be_v bear_v when_o i_o pass_v by_o thou_o i_o see_v thou_o cast_v out_o and_o pollute_v in_o thy_o own_o blood_n and_o i_o say_v unto_o thou_o when_o thou_o be_v in_o thy_o blood_n thou_o shall_v live_v yea_o even_o when_o thou_o be_v in_o thy_o blood_n i_o say_v unto_o thou_o thou_o shall_v live_v then_o wash_v i_o thou_o with_o water_n yea_o i_o thorough_o wash_v away_o thy_o blood_n for_o i_o even_o i_o
be_o he_o that_o put_v away_o and_o abolish_v thy_o iniquity_n and_o will_v remember_v thy_o sin_n no_o more_o esay_n 43._o 25._o jerem._n 31._o 34._o aâ—d_v not_o only_o so_o but_o 34._o esay_n 43._o 25._o jerem._n 31._o 34._o also_o i_o clothe_v thou_o with_o broydred_a work_n i_o gird_v thou_o about_o with_o fine_a linen_n and_o cover_v thou_o with_o silk_n i_o deck_v thou_o also_o with_o ornament_n and_o i_o put_v bracelet_n upon_o thy_o hand_n and_o a_o chain_n on_o thy_o neck_n thus_o be_v thou_o deck_v with_o gold_n and_o silver_n and_o thus_o be_v thou_o perfect_a through_o my_o beauty_n which_o i_o put_v upon_o thou_o all_o which_o as_o a_o learned_a writer_n treat_v of_o free_a justification_n true_o say_v signify_v that_o god_n purge_v we_o with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n from_o all_o sin_n and_o adorn_v we_o with_o the_o rich_a robe_n of_o his_o own_o righteousness_n and_o thus_o he_o and_o none_o but_o he_o by_o himself_o alone_o make_v we_o in_o his_o own_o sight_n perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a free_o yea_o how_o absolute_o god_n resume_v this_o work_n whole_o and_o only_o into_o his_o own_o hand_n be_v notable_o express_v righteousness_n why_o god_n only_o work_v righteousness_n by_o the_o apostle_n with_o god_n intent_n and_o reason_n why_o he_o so_o reserve_v this_o work_n only_o in_o his_o own_o hand_n say_v that_o he_o may_v show_v declare_v or_o manifest_v at_o this_o time_n what_o his_o righteousness_n namely_o wherewith_o he_o justifi_v we_o far_o pass_v the_o righteousness_n of_o man_n or_o angel_n that_o he_o may_v be_v just_a that_o be_v declare_v to_o be_v just_a in_o that_o none_o can_v please_v he_o but_o such_o as_o be_v righteous_a in_o his_o sight_n with_o such_o a_o perfect_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o that_o he_o only_o may_v be_v a_o maker_n of_o he_o righteous_a that_o believe_v in_o jesus_n rom._n 3._o 26._o and_o hence_o 26._o rom._n 3._o 26._o it_o be_v that_o this_o righteousness_n wherewith_o we_o be_v make_v so_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o god_n sight_n be_v so_o often_o by_o s._n paul_n call_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n both_o because_o â—od_a alone_o work_v it_o uâ—on_v we_o and_o because_o it_o alone_o make_v we_o approve_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n as_o where_o s._n paul_n say_v rom._n 3._o 21._o 22._o but_o now_o be_v 22._o rom._n 32._o 22._o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n make_v manifest_a without_o the_o law_n have_v witness_n of_o the_o law_n and_o of_o the_o prophet_n to_o wit_n the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n by_o the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n christ_n unto_o all_o and_o upon_o all_o that_o do_v believe_v upon_o which_o place_n the_o true_a orthodox_n exposition_n of_o chrisostome_n be_v worthy_a the_o mark_v who_o faith_n thus_o paul_n express_v two_o great_a matter_n in_o this_o place_n both_o that_o thou_o be_v make_v righteous_a and_o that_o also_o without_o the_o law_n thou_o attaine_v these_o good_a thing_n moreover_o he_o say_v not_o simple_o righteousness_n but_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n declare_v the_o gift_n to_o be_v the_o great_a for_o the_o dignity_n of_o the_o giver_n and_o the_o promise_n easy_o to_o be_v effect_v and_o do_v another_o reason_n why_o god_n reserve_v this_o work_n in_o his_o own_o hand_n to_o be_v wrought_v only_o by_o himself_o be_v because_o it_o be_v too_o great_a and_o too_o glorious_a a_o work_n for_o any_o mere_a creature_n to_o do_v it_o or_o to_o have_v any_o hand_n in_o it_o for_o what_o work_n can_v be_v more_o excellent_a than_o to_o make_v a_o creature_n righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n see_v also_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o remove_v all_o evil_a and_o the_o procure_n of_o all_o good_a unto_o the_o creature_n and_o this_o be_v testify_v by_o augustine_n say_v quid_fw-la magnificentius_fw-la quà m_fw-la justificare_fw-la impium_fw-la hoc_fw-la est_fw-la ex_fw-la impio_fw-la justum_fw-la facere_fw-la that_o be_v what_o be_v more_o magnificent_a than_o to_o justify_v a_o wicked_a man_n that_o be_v of_o a_o wicked_a man_n to_o make_v he_o just_a and_o righteous_a and_o therefore_o the_o conclusion_n of_o zanchius_n upon_o this_o point_n be_v most_o true_a say_v solus_fw-la etiam_fw-la est_fw-la qui_fw-la potest_fw-la etc._n etc._n that_o be_v it_o be_v only_a god_n alone_o that_o of_o a_o man_n conceive_v of_o unclean_a seed_n can_v make_v he_o clean_o job_n 14._o 4._o especial_o say_v i_o 4._o job_n 14._o 4._o in_o this_o case_n of_o make_v he_o above_o sense_n and_o feeling_n perfect_o righteous_a in_o the_o fight_n of_o god_n free_o the_o second_o efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n together_o â—ustification_n the_o second_o efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o â—ustification_n with_o the_o meritorious_a mean_n more_o immediate_o work_v and_o effect_v the_o same_o be_v christ_n as_o he_o be_v the_o mediator_n both_o god_n and_o man_n who_o as_o it_o be_v revel_v 1._o 5._o wash_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n in_o his_o own_o blood_n and_o 5._o revel_v 1._o 5._o procure_v unto_o we_o thereby_o a_o perfect_a righteousness_n cry_v out_o upon_o the_o cross_n it_o be_v finish_v that_o be_v the_o prophecy_n of_o daniel_n prophesy_v that_o seventy_o week_n of_o year_n shall_v be_v fulfil_v before_o iniquity_n shall_v be_v seal_v up_o and_o finish_v and_o sin_n make_v a_o end_n of_o and_o abolish_v and_o everlasting_a righteousness_n bring_v in_o be_v now_o accomplish_v and_o finish_v but_o how_o by_o the_o slay_v say_v daniel_n of_o the_o messiah_n so_o that_o it_o be_v christ_n and_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n that_o have_v by_o himself_o purge_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n and_o make_v we_o righteous_a free_o heb._n 1._o 3._o and_o therefore_o say_v the_o apostle_n 3._o heb._n 1._o 3._o we_o be_v justify_v free_o by_o his_o grace_n but_o how_o through_o the_o redemption_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n rom._n 3._o 24._o his_o 24._o rom._n 3._o 24._o blood_n alone_o justifi_v we_o and_o therefore_o very_o apt_o speak_v augustine_n say_v there_o have_v be_v be_v and_o shall_v be_v many_o just_a man_n just_a u_fw-mi autem_fw-la &_o justificans_fw-la nemo_fw-la nisi_fw-la christus_fw-la that_o be_v but_o both_o just_a and_o also_o justify_v and_o make_v other_o righteous_a there_o be_v none_o but_o christ_n upon_o the_o truth_n whereof_o arise_v that_o unlike_a likeness_n between_o adam_n and_o christ_n which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o rom._n 5._o wherein_o none_o must_v participate_v 5._o rom._n 5._o nor_o be_v any_o agent_n or_o doer_n with_o christ_n namely_o that_o as_o by_o the_o disobedience_n of_o one_o man_n adam_n many_o be_v make_v perfect_a sinner_n before_o they_o have_v do_v or_o think_v any_o evil_a work_n as_o namely_o infant_n which_o be_v perfect_a sinner_n before_o they_o begin_v to_o speak_v or_o think_v any_o evil_n all_o their_o evil_a action_n afterward_o but_o show_v how_o evil_a one_o man_n adam_n have_v make_v they_o so_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o one_o man_n christ_n be_v many_o make_v perfect_o righteous_a before_o they_o speak_v or_o think_v any_o good_a work_n all_o their_o good_a work_n of_o sanctification_n do_v afterward_o but_o show_v how_o perfect_o good_a christ_n have_v make_v they_o to_o godward_o free_o whereupon_o the_o exposition_n of_o chrysostome_n upon_o that_o place_n be_v very_o proper_a say_v exposition_n chrysostom_n exposition_n thus_o as_o adam_n unto_o all_o that_o come_v of_o he_o although_o they_o have_v not_o eat_v of_o the_o tree_n become_v the_o author_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n so_o christ_n unto_o all_o that_o be_v of_o he_o although_o they_o have_v not_o live_v righteous_o become_v a_o procurer_n of_o righteousness_n and_o life_n even_o that_o righteousness_n which_o by_o his_o cross_n he_o free_o give_v unto_o we_o all_o hence_o he_o be_v call_v jehovah_n our_o righteousness_n that_o be_v the_o only_a cause_n make_v we_o righteous_a and_o also_o melâ—hisedec_n the_o second_o main_a point_n to_o be_v consider_v and_o cause_n second_o the_o formal_a cause_n mark_v in_o our_o perfect_a justification_n be_v the_o formal_a cause_n or_o the_o very_a form_n itself_o make_v we_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n wherein_o two_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v mark_v first_o what_o it_o be_v second_o the_o excellency_n it_o 1_o what_o it_o be_v 2_o the_o excellency_n of_o it_o of_o it_o for_o the_o first_o namely_o what_o this_o formal_a cause_n form_v we_o perfect_o righteous_a be_v we_o must_v observe_v that_o it_o be_v the_o perfect_a obedience_n both_o active_a and_o passive_a of_o the_o mediator_n christ_n which_o be_v make_v under_o the_o law_n he_o perform_v in_o fulfil_v the_o whole_a law_n for_o we_o perfect_o whereof_o christ_n speak_v when_o â—e_n say_v unto_o john_n the_o baptist_n let_v it_o be_v so_o now_o for_o thus_o it_o
elect_n shall_v be_v justify_v in_o their_o time_n and_o none_o but_o the_o elect_n shall_v be_v justify_v for_o who_o he_o justifi_v those_o he_o glorifi_v but_o he_o glorify_v none_o but_o the_o elect_n yet_o the_o very_a elect_n be_v not_o actual_o and_o real_o justify_v but_o be_v darkness_n and_o live_v in_o sin_n and_o darkness_n until_o they_o be_v effectual_o call_v as_o paul_n express_o testify_v say_v who_o he_o call_v they_o he_o justifi_v rom._n 8._o 30._o but_o who_o be_v thus_o effectual_o call_v 30._o rom._n 8._o 30._o namely_o such_o as_o do_v mark_n in_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n the_o exceed_a horriblenesse_n of_o the_o least_o sin_n there_o be_v no_o sin_n little_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o thereupon_o come_v to_o a_o feel_n of_o their_o misery_n and_o lose_v state_n by_o true_a terror_n in_o their_o soul_n for_o the_o multitude_n of_o their_o sin_n thereupon_o make_v this_o conclusion_n upon_o themselves_o that_o if_o god_n deal_v so_o sharp_o with_o the_o green_a tree_n christ_n for_o the_o sin_n which_o he_o have_v not_o do_v but_o wherein_o he_o be_v only_o a_o surety_n for_o other_o in_o what_o a_o case_n of_o burn_v in_o god_n wrath_n and_o justice_n be_v he_o that_o be_v a_o dry_a tree_n utter_o dry_a of_o goodness_n and_o have_v as_o the_o principal_a commit_v and_o do_v himself_o so_o many_o sin_n and_o thus_o be_v christ_n make_v unto_o he_o first_o wisdom_n 1_o cor._n 1._o 30._o 30._o 1_o cor._n 1._o 30._o to_o see_v his_o sin_n and_o therein_o his_o lose_a estate_n then_o this_o 26._o rom._n 8._o 26._o make_v he_o with_o deep_a groan_n rom._n 8._o 26._o to_o sigh_v up_o to_o 24._o rom_n 7_o 24._o christ_n for_o some_o help_n in_o this_o misery_n rom._n 7._o 24._o which_o be_v the_o turn_n of_o his_o spiritual_a eye_n of_o say_v to_o the_o true_a spiritual_a brazen-serpent_n christ_n as_o real_o as_o the_o israelite_n turn_v their_o bodily_a eye_n to_o the_o bodily_a brazen-serpent_n and_o thus_o be_v this_o elect_n effectual_o call_v to_o christ_n and_o then_o be_v he_o justify_v free_o that_o be_v most_o certain_o help_v and_o heal_v by_o be_v make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o as_o certain_o as_o he_o do_v with_o true_a groan_n sâ—gh_v up_o to_o christ_n for_o this_o help_n and_o as_o certain_o as_o the_o old_a israelite_n be_v help_v and_o heal_v of_o their_o bodily_a stinging_n by_o their_o bodily_a look_v up_o to_o the_o brazen-serpent_n and_o thus_o second_o be_v christ_n make_v unto_o he_o righteousness_n then_o follow_v hereof_o three_o sanctification_n and_o fourthly_a full_a assurance_n of_o redemption_n unto_o eternal_a glory_n 1_o cor._n 1._o 30._o 30._o 1_o cor._n 1._o 30._o now_o second_o for_o the_o other_o point_n namely_o the_o sight_n 2_o how_o the_o elect_n be_v justify_v &_o make_v perfect_o righteous_a in_o god_n sight_n manner_n how_o the_o elect_n be_v thus_o justify_v and_o make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n be_v thus_o the_o god_n by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o imputation_n convey_v his_o son_n righteousness_n to_o be_v in_o we_o and_o upon_o we_o do_v in_o his_o own_o sight_n so_o clothe_v we_o body_n and_o soul_n both_o within_o and_o without_o with_o the_o wedding-garment_n of_o his_o son_n perfect_a righteousness_n that_o we_o have_v our_o sin_n hereby_o not_o only_o utter_o abolish_v out_o of_o god_n sight_n but_o also_o be_v evangelical_o and_o free_o form_v that_o be_v be_v in_o truth_n and_o reipsa_fw-la in_o very_a deed_n make_v although_o not_o inherent_o and_o active_o as_o i_o say_v in_o the_o beginning_n the_o papist_n will_v have_v it_o yet_o objective_o and_o passive_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o this_o i_o will_v clear_v more_o full_o with_o a_o similitude_n or_o two_o and_o then_o confirm_v it_o with_o undeniable_a poofe_n first_o i_o say_v as_o nothing_o do_v effect_v this_o but_o god_n imputation_n of_o his_o son_n righteousness_n for_o which_o cause_n the_o apostle_n say_v bless_a be_v the_o man_n unto_o who_o god_n impute_v righteousness_n without_o work_n rom._n 4._o 6._o yea_o hereupon_o 6._o rom._n 4._o 6._o he_o make_v mention_n of_o this_o word_n impute_v and_o count_v righteous_a no_o less_o as_o i_o take_v it_o then_o eleven_o time_n in_o that_o four_o chapter_n which_o not_o only_o show_v that_o it_o be_v a_o action_n wrought_v immediate_o by_o the_o very_a thought_n as_o it_o be_v of_o god_n himself_o only_o and_o thereby_o must_v needs_o be_v very_o spiritual_a and_o mystical_a to_o we_o far_o above_o our_o reason_n sense_n and_o feel_v but_o also_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v wrought_v upon_o we_o very_o free_o without_o any_o work_n of_o we_o so_o likewise_o we_o must_v mark_v that_o this_o impute_v be_v a_o immediate_a act_n proceed_v as_o it_o be_v out_o of_o god_n own_o breast_n be_v not_o a_o light_n small_a weak_a &_o imaginary_a thing_n like_o man_n impute_v as_o the_o papist_n imaginarily_o &_o scoff_o conceit_a but_o god_n imputation_n be_v a_o lively_a mighty_a operative_a and_o real_a work_a imputation_n and_o count_v nothing_o like_o we_o for_o man_n may_v impute_v and_o count_v a_o thing_n to_o be_v so_o or_o so_o &_o yet_o the_o thing_n if_o it_o be_v not_o such_o before_o become_v such_o never_o the_o more_o for_o our_o impute_v or_o count_v it_o to_o be_v so_o but_o god_n impute_v &_o count_v be_v almighty_a give_v a_o real_a be_v and_o true_a exist_v of_o the_o thing_n before_o himself_o as_o he_o count_v it_o for_o god_n do_v but_o count_v that_o there_o shall_v be_v light_n and_o there_o be_v light_a and_o he_o do_v but_o count_v that_o his_o other_o creature_n shall_v be_v and_o present_o they_o be_v so_o as_o he_o count_v so_o he_o do_v but_o impute_v his_o son_n righteousness_n unto_o we_o and_o count_v we_o perfect_o righteous_a in_o the_o same_o and_o this_o impute_v do_v so_o operative_o and_o real_o convey_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n to_o be_v in_o we_o and_o upon_o we_o as_o paul_n testify_v say_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n by_o the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n christ_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v not_o only_o unto_o all_o but_o also_o also_o upon_o all_o that_o do_v believe_v rom._n 3._o 22._o that_o though_o mystical_o above_o our_o 22._o rom._n 3._o 22._o sense_n and_o feel_v yet_o not_o imaginarily_o as_o the_o papist_n prattle_v against_o we_o nor_o yet_o only_o outward_o like_o paint_a tomb_n as_o they_o likewise_o cavilling_o object_n but_o true_o both_o inward_o be_v clothe_v with_o the_o same_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o rich_o roab_v and_o deck_v and_o adorn_v in_o the_o same_o as_o the_o faithful_a soul_n in_o the_o prophet_n esay_n joyful_o confess_v say_v i_o will_v great_o rejoice_v and_o be_v exceed_o glad_a in_o god_n my_o saviour_n why_o because_o he_o have_v clothe_v i_o with_o the_o garment_n of_o salvation_n what_o garment_n be_v that_o why_o he_o have_v cover_v i_o with_o the_o râ—ab_n of_o righteousness_n as_o a_o bridegroom_n deck_v himself_o with_o ornament_n and_o as_o a_o bride_n adorn_v herself_o with_o her_o jewel_n esay_n 61._o 10._o hence_o be_v the_o saint_n say_v so_o often_o 10._o esay_n 61._o 10._o in_o the_o revelation_n to_o be_v clothe_v with_o long_a white_a robe_n wash_v in_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb_n hence_o do_v god_n the_o father_n command_v his_o servant_n the_o minister_n in_o the_o call_n in_o of_o the_o gentile_n to_o the_o gospel_n signify_v by_o the_o return_n of_o the_o prodigal_a child_n to_o bring_v forth_o the_o best_a garment_n and_o to_o put_v it_o on_o upon_o they_o ministerial_o as_o he_o work_v with_o his_o minister_n do_v by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o imputation_n clothe_v they_o with_o it_o mystical_o luk._n 15._o 9_o luk._n 15._o 22._o psal_n 132._o 9_o hence_o it_o be_v say_v psal_n 132._o that_o the_o minister_n powerful_o come_v forth_o clothe_v not_o only_o personal_o with_o it_o for_o themselves_o only_o but_o also_o ministerial_o to_o clothe_v the_o people_n with_o it_o the_o saint_n do_v shout_n for_o joy_n because_o it_o be_v objective_o and_o passive_o in_o we_o and_o upon_o we_o do_v not_o only_o abolish_v our_o sin_n but_o do_v form_v we_o and_o reipsa_fw-la in_o very_a deed_n make_v we_o not_o inherent_o and_o active_o as_o the_o papist_n hold_v neither_o yet_o imaginaty_o as_o they_o cavil_v but_o objective_o and_o passive_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n now_o by_o these_o word_n objective_o and_o passive_o i_o mean_v we_o do_v ☞_o ☞_o nothing_o hereunto_o and_o we_o work_v nothing_o but_o
now_o be_v you_o clean_o through_o the_o word_n that_o have_v speak_v unto_o you_o joh._n 15._o 3._o and_o again_o he_o 3._o joh._n 15._o 3._o that_o be_v wash_v say_v christ_n to_o peter_n need_v not_o save_v to_o wash_v his_o foot_n that_o be_v but_o to_o declare_v by_o the_o holy_a walk_v of_o sanctification_n that_o he_o be_v wash_v why_o because_o he_o be_v clean_o every_o whit_n that_o be_v not_o imaginarily_o but_o true_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o and_o because_o some_o unbeliever_n or_o some_o weak_a christian_a may_v say_v yea_o i_o shall_v be_v so_o clean_a and_o true_o righteous_a in_o the_o next_o life_n nay_o say_v christ_n i_o do_v not_o say_v you_o shall_v be_v so_o clean_o but_o you_o be_v clean_o but_o not_o all_o speak_v of_o judas_n that_o shall_v betray_v he_o plain_o teach_v that_o all_o they_o that_o be_v not_o in_o judas_n his_o case_n that_o be_v which_o although_o they_o deny_v for_o a_o while_n in_o weakness_n as_o peter_n do_v yet_o do_v not_o obstinate_o and_o final_o deny_v that_o christ_n do_v true_o wash_v they_o now_o in_o this_o life_n from_o all_o their_o sin_n be_v now_o in_o this_o life_n clean_o every_o whit_n that_o be_v not_o imaginary_o but_o true_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o and_o they_o shall_v at_o length_n come_v to_o confess_v the_o same_o and_o glorify_v christ_n for_o it_o as_o peter_n do_v although_o it_o seem_v so_o strange_a unto_o he_o at_o the_o first_o that_o christ_n be_v fain_o to_o tell_v he_o that_o if_o he_o do_v not_o so_o true_o and_o thorough_o wash_v he_o that_o he_o be_v thereby_o clean_a every_o whit_n he_o have_v no_o part_n in_o he_o but_o be_v in_o judas_n his_o condition_n wherein_o we_o see_v how_o necessary_a it_o be_v above_o all_o thing_n and_o that_o this_o indeed_o be_v that_o one_o thing_n that_o be_v only_o necessary_a that_o we_o labour_v to_o come_v to_o assurance_n of_o faith_n that_o we_o be_v by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n imputation_n so_o clothe_v both_o within_o and_o without_o with_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n that_o it_o be_v thus_o even_o mystical_o in_o we_o it_o so_o make_v we_o not_o imaginarily_o and_o slight_o but_o true_o and_o perfect_o clean_a every_o whit_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o to_o conclude_v and_o shut_v up_o this_o point_n that_o this_o word_n of_o righteousness_n be_v near_o we_o that_o it_o be_v not_o only_o in_o our_o mouth_n but_o also_o though_o mystical_o yet_o true_o in_o our_o heart_n make_v we_o true_o and_o perfect_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n whereby_o there_o be_v no_o 4._o a_o second_o scripture_n prove_v christ_n righteousness_n to_o be_v in_o we_o be_v rom._n 8._o 4._o judgement_n or_o condemnation_n belong_v unto_o we_o be_v utter_o undeniable_a by_o one_o place_n of_o scripture_n that_o i_o will_v allege_v more_o and_o that_o be_v rom._n 8._o 4._o for_o many_o grant_n that_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o they_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n yet_o they_o do_v not_o sufficient_o mark_v the_o cause_n why_o express_v in_o the_o four_o verse_n that_o be_v the_o ground_n and_o full_a assurance_n stablish_v the_o conscience_n why_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n or_o judgement_n to_o they_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n namely_o because_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o rom._n 8._o 4._o for_o say_v s._n paul_n that_o which_o be_v impossible_a 4._o rom._n 8._o 4._o to_o the_o law_n namely_o to_o make_v we_o inherent_o perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n by_o our_o do_v and_o fulfil_v it_o by_o reason_n it_o be_v weak_a through_o the_o infirmity_n of_o our_o flesh_n god_n send_v his_o own_o son_n in_o the_o likeness_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n viz._n that_o he_o may_v show_v what_o the_o power_n and_o almightiness_n of_o his_o godhead_n be_v able_a to_o do_v above_o the_o law_n for_o sin_n so_o arraign_v condemn_v and_o execute_v sin_n in_o his_o own_o flesh_n that_o he_o may_v mystical_o and_o utter_o abolish_v the_o same_o from_o before_o his_o father_n but_o why_o or_o to_o what_o end_n or_o intent_n do_v he_o so_o namely_o that_o by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o imputation_n of_o the_o same_o unto_o we_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o what_o inherent_o and_o active_o for_o we_o to_o fulfil_v it_o as_o the_o papist_n pervert_v this_o place_n no_o but_o that_o impleretur_fw-la it_o may_v be_v mark_v be_v passive_o and_o objective_o fulfil_v in_o we_o bring_v forth_o this_o effect_n in_o we_o not_o to_o walk_v after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o whereas_o durandus_fw-la the_n papist_n will_v prove_v by_o that_o place_n that_o christ_n have_v by_o his_o death_n bring_v this_o to_o pass_v that_o we_o may_v inherent_o and_o active_o fulfil_v the_o law_n because_o paul_n 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through_o faith_n and_o yet_o these_o dare_v be_v find_v in_o the_o fight_n of_o god_n and_o will_v uphold_v also_o that_o god_n behold_v his_o child_n in_o the_o imperfection_n of_o their_o sanctification_n but_o be_v not_o these_o imperfection_n of_o our_o sanctification_n ever_o to_o our_o sense_n and_o feeling_n like_a to_o continual_a run_a sore_n in_o we_o psal_n 77._o 2._o &_o psal_n 38._o 3._o and_o make_v we_o to_o our_o sense_n and_o 24._o psal_n 77._o 2._o psal_n 38._o 3._o rom._n 7._o 24._o feeling_n miserable_a rom._n 7._o 24._o and_o be_v not_o justification_n give_v we_o as_o the_o balm_n of_o giliad_n to_o heal_v these_o sore_n of_o the_o imperfection_n of_o 4._o justification_n
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say_v with_o the_o apostle_n in_o the_o sight_n by_o faith_n of_o thy_o perfect_a heal_n i_o thank_v god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n that_o there_o be_v no_o judgement_n punishment_n or_o condemnation_n for_o that_o which_o i_o feel_v why_o what_o be_v the_o cause_n that_o there_o be_v no_o judgement_n punishment_n or_o condemnation_n for_o the_o sin_n which_o i_o thus_o feel_v dwell_v in_o i_o the_o reason_n little_o mark_v but_o be_v piteous_o mangle_a and_o rend_v from_o the_o first_o verse_n of_o too_o many_o be_v this_o because_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n though_o not_o legal_o and_o active_o as_o the_o papist_n will_v have_v it_o yet_o evangelical_o and_o passive_o be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o and_o this_o be_v thy_o present_a and_o immediate_a heal_n by_o turn_v thy_o eye_n from_o thy_o sense_n and_o feeling_n up_o to_o the_o brazen-serpent_n christ_n present_o show_v thou_o by_o his_o bleed_a wound_n heal_n a_o present_a heal_n that_o thou_o be_v above_o thy_o sense_n and_o feeling_n make_v perfect_o and_o glorious_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o and_o thus_o by_o this_o thy_o feeling_n the_o contrary_a to_o this_o perfect_a heal_n there_o be_v place_n for_o faith_n to_o believe_v it_o and_o therefore_o to_o strengthen_v our_o weak_a faith_n that_o we_o be_v contrary_a to_o our_o present_a sense_n and_o feeling_n thus_o perfect_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o faith_n three_o mean_n to_o strengthen_v our_o weak_a faith_n sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o we_o must_v use_v a_o threefold_a help_n first_o it_o must_v be_v thy_o wisdom_n to_o have_v everbefore_n thy_o sight_n the_o imitation_n of_o the_o faith_n of_o thy_o father_n abraham_n walk_v in_o this_o case_n of_o free_a justification_n as_o a_o natural_a son_n in_o the_o step_n of_o the_o faith_n of_o our_o father_n abraham_n after_o this_o manner_n before_o describe_v but_o thus_o apply_v that_o rely_v upon_o that_o god_n that_o call_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o as_o though_o they_o be_v rom._n 4._o 17._o that_o be_v 17._o rom._n 4._o 17._o who_o give_v to_o the_o thing_n that_o appear_v not_o as_o real_a a_o be_v before_o himself_o by_o his_o call_n or_o so_o speak_v as_o if_o they_o have_v a_o real_a be_v to_o our_o eye_n thou_o must_v above_o all_o hope_n of_o thy_o own_o feel_n whereby_o thou_o feel_v thy_o own_o righteousness_n to_o be_v but_o as_o a_o menstruous_a cloth_n yet_o believe_v under_o hope_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n that_o thou_o be_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n according_a to_o that_o which_o be_v speak_v the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n do_v make_v we_o clean_o from_o all_o sin_n and_o again_o as_o by_o the_o disobedience_n of_o one_o man_n adam_n many_o be_v make_v sinner_n so_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o one_o man_n christ_n be_v many_o make_v righteous_a vers_fw-la 18._o and_o thou_o not_o weak_a in_o faith_n must_v not_o consider_v 18._o verse_n 18._o or_o think_v upon_o thy_o own_o body_n which_o thou_o feel_v dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n by_o the_o fall_n of_o adam_n neither_o the_o violence_n thereby_o of_o thy_o daily_a actual_a sin_n verse_n 19_o neither_o must_v thou_o doubt_v of_o this_o promise_n of_o 19_o verse_n 19_o god_n by_o unbelief_n but_o be_v strengthen_v in_o faith_n that_o thou_o be_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a free_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o so_o give_v glory_n to_o god_n vers_fw-la 20._o be_v full_o 20._o verse_n 20._o assure_v that_o he_o which_o have_v promise_v to_o accomplish_v it_o upon_o thou_o free_o by_o clothing_n thou_o with_o his_o son_n righteousness_n be_v also_o able_a to_o do_v it_o verse_n 21._o the_o second_o help_n to_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n that_o we_o be_v 2_o verse_n 21._o 2_o make_v thus_o perfect_o and_o glorious_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n 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joy_n a_o praise_n and_o a_o honour_n before_o all_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n which_o shall_v hear_v all_o the_o good_a that_o i_o do_v unto_o they_o and_o they_o shall_v fear_v and_o tremble_v for_o all_o the_o goodness_n and_o for_o all_o the_o wealth_n that_o i_o show_v unto_o they_o upon_o which_o word_n the_o exposition_n of_o pelican_n be_v very_o remarkable_a 9_o pelican_n upon_o jeâ—_n 3â—_n 8._o 9_o say_v vbi_fw-la praedicabitur_fw-la evangelium_fw-la regni_fw-la etc._n etc._n when_o the_o gospel_n of_o the_o kingdom_n shall_v be_v preach_v god_n will_v do_v such_o great_a good_a thing_n unto_o his_o faithful_a ut_fw-la prae_fw-la magnitudine_fw-la gratiae_fw-la obstupescat_fw-la omnis_fw-la caro_fw-la that_o all_o flesh_n shall_v be_v astonish_v at_o the_o greatness_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o paul_n expound_v what_o this_o wonderful_a grace_n be_v say_v whereas_o all_o have_v sin_v and_o so_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n we_o be_v justify_v that_o be_v make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o by_o his_o grace_n through_o the_o redemption_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n rom._n 3._o 24._o mark_v 24._o rom._n 3._o 24._o the_o word_n free_o and_o let_v we_o thorough_o understand_v the_o meaning_n thereof_o namely_o god_n respect_v no_o worthiness_n in_o we_o to_o deserve_v so_o glorious_a a_o benefit_n nor_o respect_v any_o unworthiness_n in_o we_o to_o hinder_v we_o from_o take_v this_o glory_n but_o give_v it_o we_o free_o to_o heal_v all_o our_o unworthiness_n and_o to_o make_v we_o free_o worthy_a of_o all_o his_o other_o blessing_n both_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a and_o why_o or_o to_o what_o end_n do_v he_o all_o this_o the_o apostle_n answer_v ephes_n 2._o 7._o saying_n that_o he_o may_v show_v to_o 7._o ephes_n 2._o 7._o the_o age_n to_o come_v the_o exceed_a riches_n of_o his_o grace_n through_o his_o goodness_n towards_o we_o in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o that_o also_o to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n ephes_n 1._o 6._o whereby_o say_v 6._o ephes_n 1._o 6._o chrysostome_n nequit_fw-la sermone_fw-la comprehendi_fw-la etc._n etc._n it_o can_v be_v express_v with_o word_n with_o how_o great_a benefit_n we_o be_v endue_v and_o honour_v withal_o for_o say_v he_o they_o be_v not_o only_a riches_n but_o abundant_a riches_n and_o not_o only_o abundant_a riches_n but_o give_v also_o to_o show_v abundancy_n and_o not_o the_o abundancie_n of_o man_n but_o of_o god_n so_o that_o in_o all_o respect_n they_o must_v needs_o be_v unmeasurable_a and_o wonderful_a great_a shall_v we_o then_o by_o foolish_a fear_n of_o our_o unworthiness_n drown_v the_o the_o word_n free_o resist_v as_o i_o say_v before_o the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o god_n that_o will_v have_v we_o free_o to_o take_v it_o and_o refuse_v his_o rich_a bounty_n and_o so_o trample_v the_o glory_n of_o the_o exceed_a riches_n of_o his_o grace_n under_o foot_n no_o let_v we_o rather_o utter_o trample_v this_o fear_n of_o our_o unworthiness_n under_o fâ—et_n because_o it_o will_v not_o only_o rob_v we_o of_o our_o good_a but_o also_o christ_n of_o his_o glory_n the_o three_o remedy_n against_o fear_n of_o apply_v to_o ourselves_o so_o great_a glory_n of_o free_a justification_n be_v to_o remember_v 33._o the_o three_o remedy_n against_o the_o fear_n of_o apple_v so_o great_a gâ—oâ—yâ—o_o 〈◊〉_d â—â—lves_n be_v matth._n 6._o 33._o how_o high_o it_o please_v god_n and_o how_o precious_a he_o count_v such_o apply_v of_o his_o benefit_n by_o faith_n god_n reward_v the_o same_o with_o all_o blessing_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a according_a to_o that_o say_n of_o christ_n matt._n 6._o 33._o seek_v you_o first_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o his_o righteousness_n whereof_o paul_n speak_v say_v that_o i_o may_v not_o be_v find_v in_o my_o own_o righteousness_n which_o be_v after_o the_o law_n but_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o god_n through_o faith_n and_o then_o say_v christ_n all_o other_o thing_n shall_v be_v cast_v upon_o you_o but_o because_o we_o shall_v speak_v further_o hereof_o when_o we_o come_v to_o the_o effect_n of_o justification_n i_o will_v only_o repeat_v for_o fear_n so_o precious_a a_o say_n worthy_a ever_o to_o be_v remember_v shall_v be_v so_o soon_o forget_v that_o exhortation_n before_o mention_v namely_o cast_v away_o the_o rag_n of_o thy_o own_o righteousness_n philip._n 3_o 8_o 9_o and_o if_o 9_o philâ—_n 8._o 9_o over_o thou_o will_v get_v the_o blessing_n wrap_v thyself_o in_o this_o garment_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o thy_o elder_a brother_n christ_n and_o when_o thy_o father_n shall_v savour_v the_o smell_n of_o thy_o garment_n he_o shall_v bless_v thou_o and_o say_v behold_v the_o smell_n of_o my_o son_n be_v as_o the_o smell_n of_o a_o field_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v bless_v fear_v not_o to_o be_v complete_a in_o he_o this_o long_a white_a robe_n need_v no_o inch_v no_o ceke_n no_o patch_v say_v with_o the_o holy_a martyr_n and_o live_v and_o die_v with_o it_o in_o thy_o mouth_n only_o christ_n only_a christ_n the_o reason_n whereof_o be_v plain_o express_v by_o s._n paul_n say_v that_o they_o that_o be_v of_o faith_n be_v bless_v with_o faithful_a abraham_n but_o as_o many_o as_o be_v of_o work_n be_v under_o the_o curse_n gal._n 3._o 9_o 10._o upon_o which_o word_n the_o exposition_n 10._o gal._n 3._o 9_o 10._o of_o luther_n be_v worthy_a to_o be_v adjoin_v and_o ever_o to_o be_v remember_v say_v thus_o we_o must_v separate_v the_o believe_a abraham_n from_o the_o work_a abraham_n as_o far_o a_o sunder_o as_o there_o be_v distance_n betwixt_o heaven_n and_o earth_n a_o man_n believe_v in_o christ_n be_v altogether_o a_o divine_a person_n the_o child_n of_o god_n the_o inberitor_n of_o the_o world_n a_o conqueror_n of_o sin_n death_n the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n therefore_o he_o can_v be_v praise_v and_o magnify_v enough_o let_v we_o not_o suffer_v this_o faithful_a abraham_n to_o lie_v hide_v in_o his_o grave_n as_o he_o be_v hide_v from_o the_o jew_n but_o let_v we_o high_o extol_v and_o magnify_v and_o let_v we_o fill_v both_o heaven_n and_o earth_n with_o his_o name_n so_o that_o in_o respect_n of_o this_o faithful_a abraham_n we_o see_v nothing_o at_o all_o in_o the_o work_a abraham_n for_o when_o we_o speak_v of_o this_o faithful_a abraham_n we_o be_v in_o heaven_n but_o afterward_o do_v those_o thing_n which_o the_o work_a abraham_n do_v which_o be_v in_o comparison_n fleshly_a and_o earthly_a rom._n 4._o 1._o we_o be_v among_o man_n in_o earth_n the_o believe_v 1._o rom._n 4._o 1._o abraham_n therefore_o fill_v heaven_n and_o earth_n so_o every_o christian_n through_o his_o faith_n fill_v heaven_n and_o earth_n heaven_n with_o his_o faith_n and_o earth_n with_o his_o work_n and_o thus_o much_o for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o faith_n chap._n xiiii_o of_o the_o utility_n and_o majesty_n of_o free_a justification_n thus_o have_v 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his_o son_n say_v this_o be_v my_o belove_a son_n in_o who_o i_o be_o well-pleased_n mat._n 3._o 17._o 17._o math._n 3._o 17._o that_o be_v in_o who_o i_o be_o become_v not_o only_o a_o love_a father_n but_o also_o a_o well-pleased_n father_n so_o far_o from_o all_o anger_n so_o far_o from_o all_o displeasure_n that_o i_o abound_v only_o luther_n 〈◊〉_d luther_n with_o perfect_a peace_n reconcile_a goodwill_n and_o perfect_a heaven_n a_o great_a difference_n between_o the_o delivery_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o publication_n of_o the_o gospel_n from_o heaven_n favour_n constant_a and_o endure_a for_o evermore_o which_o voice_n of_o god_n from_o heaven_n luther_n expound_v say_v most_o effectual_o after_o this_o manner_n this_o sermon_n be_v not_o like_o the_o sermon_n
to_o the_o true_a christ_n who_o have_v by_o justification_n by_o his_o blood_n and_o by_o his_o spirit_n of_o sanctification_n eso_fw-es wonderful_o knit_v we_o into_o his_o own_o body_n that_o he_o make_v we_o happy_a and_o bless_a only_o in_o his_o own_o self_n alone_o for_o ever_o that_o we_o need_v not_o to_o hearken_v after_o any_o false_a christ_n for_o more_o happiness_n any_o other_o way_n why_o because_o to_o assure_v we_o that_o he_o do_v communicate_v both_o himself_o and_o all_o his_o riches_n unto_o we_o he_o communicate_v also_o unto_o we_o his_o very_a name_n that_o as_o a_o wife_n as_o calvin_n say_v be_v entitle_v with_o the_o name_n of_o her_o husband_n so_o be_v the_o church_n and_o true_a child_n of_o god_n true_o entitle_v with_o the_o name_n of_o her_o husband_n christ_n and_o again_o say_v he_o in_o hoc_fw-la verò_fw-la sita_fw-la est_fw-la nostra_fw-la consolatio_fw-la quod_fw-la sicut_fw-la christus_fw-la &_o pater_fw-la unum_fw-la sunt_fw-la ita_fw-la &_o nos_fw-la cum_fw-la eo_fw-la unum_fw-la sumus_fw-la vnde_fw-la haec_fw-la nominis_fw-la communicatio_fw-la ita_fw-la &_o christus_fw-la that_o be_v herein_o consist_v our_o consolation_n that_o as_o christ_n and_o his_o father_n be_v one_o so_o we_o be_v one_o with_o he_o from_z whence_o come_v this_o communicate_v of_o name_n so_o be_v christ_n but_o the_o sweetness_n and_o comfort_n of_o this_o consolatior_fw-la consist_v herein_o that_o as_o every_o one_o be_v marry_v by_o his_o true_a justify_v faith_n particular_o to_o christ_n so_o he_o must_v apply_v this_o union_n to_o his_o own_o self_n in_o particular_a without_o which_o it_o become_v unfruitful_a and_o unprofitable_a yet_o not_o swarve_v hereby_o from_o the_o former_a doctrine_n but_o a_o make_n of_o that_o which_o be_v general_a to_o all_o to_o be_v thy_o own_o in_o particular_a by_o apply_v it_o to_o thy_o own_o self_n in_o particular_a thus_o do_v paul_n say_v i_o live_v not_o now_o then_o paul_n belike_o be_v no_o paul_n but_o who_o live_v then_o christ_n live_v in_o i_o that_o be_v as_o luther_n expound_v it_o i_o live_v not_o in_o my_o onw_n person_n nor_o in_o my_o own_o substance_n but_o christ_n live_v in_o i_o indeed_o say_v he_o the_o person_n live_v but_o not_o in_o himself_o and_o therefore_o he_o say_v i_o live_v not_o now_o but_o christ_n live_v in_o i_o be_v est_fw-la mea_fw-la forma_fw-la he_o be_v my_o form_n more_o near_o join_v and_o unite_v to_o i_o than_o the_o colour_n or_o whiteness_n to_o the_o wall_n christ_n therefore_o say_v paul_n thus_o join_v and_o unite_v unto_o i_o and_o abide_v in_o i_o live_v this_o life_n in_o i_o which_o i_o now_o live_v now_o christ_n live_v in_o i_o i_o be_o dead_a to_o the_o law_n that_o be_v he_o abolish_v the_o law_n to_o i_o damn_v sin_n destroy_v death_n away_o at_o christ_n presence_n the_o law_n sin_n and_o death_n do_v vanish_v away_o for_o it_o can_v be_v but_o at_o his_o presence_n all_o these_o must_v needs_o vanish_v away_o for_o christ_n be_v everlasting_a righteousness_n everlasting_a peace_n consolation_n and_o life_n and_o to_o these_o sin_n the_o terror_n of_o the_o law_n heaviness_n of_o mind_n hell_n and_o death_n must_v needs_o give_v place_n so_o christ_n live_v and_o abide_v in_o i_o take_v away_o and_o swallow_v up_o all_o evil_n which_o vex_v and_o afflict_v i_o this_o union_n and_o conjunction_n than_o be_v the_o cause_n that_o i_o be_o separate_v from_o myself_o and_o translate_v into_o christ_n and_o his_o kingdom_n which_o be_v a_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n righteousness_n peace_n joy_n life_n salvation_n and_o glory_n yea_o by_o this_o unseparable_a union_n and_o conjunction_n which_o be_v through_o faith_n christ_n and_o i_o mark_v this_o particularity_n i_o be_v make_v as_o it_o be_v one_o body_n in_o spirit_n hence_o it_o be_v for_o this_o particular_a application_n of_o apply_v this_o close_a union_n to_o ourselves_o in_o particular_a do_v origen_n say_v as_o we_o hear_v before_o quod_fw-la per_fw-la unum_fw-la christum_fw-la fiunt_fw-la multi_fw-la christi_fw-la that_o by_o one_o christ_n there_o be_v many_o christ_n because_o they_o be_v transform_v to_o the_o image_n of_o he_o who_o be_v the_o image_n of_o god_n but_o luther_n upon_o paul_n foresay_a application_n describe_v the_o manner_n of_o this_o particular_a application_n with_o full_a demonstration_n say_v thus_o quare_fw-la fides_fw-la purè_fw-la est_fw-la docenda_fw-la etc._n etc._n wherefore_o faith_n must_v be_v pure_o teach_v namely_o that_o thou_o be_v so_o entire_o and_o near_o join_v unto_o christ_n that_o he_o and_o thou_o be_v make_v as_o it_o be_v one_o person_n which_o can_v be_v sever_v but_o be_v perpetual_o join_v together_o so_o that_o thou_o may_v bold_o say_v ego_fw-la sum_fw-la christus_fw-la i_o be_o christ_n that_o be_v to_o say_v christ_n righteousness_n victory_n and_o life_n be_v i_o and_o again_o christ_n may_v say_v ego_fw-la sum_fw-la ille_fw-la peccator_fw-la i_o be_o that_o sinner_n that_o be_v his_o sin_n and_o his_o death_n be_v i_o because_o he_o be_v unite_v and_o join_v unto_o i_o and_o i_o unto_o he_o for_o we_o be_v so_o unite_v together_o by_o the_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v become_v one_o flesh_n and_o one_o bone_n for_o so_o say_v the_o apople_n ephes_n 5._o we_o be_v member_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n of_o his_o 5._o ephes_n 5._o flesh_n and_o of_o his_o bone_n so_o that_o this_o faith_n do_v couple_n christ_n and_o i_o more_o near_o together_o than_o the_o husband_n be_v couple_v unto_o his_o wife_n the_o four_o excellent_a benefit_n of_o free_a justification_n be_v adoption_n 4._o adoption_n our_o most_o glorious_a adoption_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v the_o true_a son_n and_o daughter_n of_o the_o live_a god_n therefore_o do_v s._n john_n say_v as_o many_o as_o receive_v he_o namely_o to_o justify_v they_o by_o his_o blood_n and_o death_n 1â—_n joh._n â—_o 1â—_n to_o they_o he_o give_v the_o prerogative_n or_o dignity_n to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n as_o very_o and_o true_o as_o ever_o they_o be_v the_o son_n and_o daughter_n of_o their_o natural_a parent_n and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n testify_v that_o christ_n have_v redeem_v we_o from_o under_o the_o law_n that_o we_o may_v receive_v the_o adoption_n of_o son_n and_o because_o we_o be_v son_n god_n have_v send_v forth_o the_o spirit_n of_o his_o son_n into_o our_o heart_n to_o cry_v abba_n father_n gal._n 4._o 5_o 9_o also_o s._n john_n cry_v out_o in_o admiration_n 6._o gal_n 4._o 5._o 6._o of_o this_o great_a dignity_n say_v behold_v what_o love_n the_o father_n have_v show_v towards_o we_o that_o we_o thing_n of_o nothing_o psal_n 144._o 4._o shall_v be_v call_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o 4._o psalm_n 144_o 4._o now_o be_v we_o the_o son_n of_o god_n but_o it_o be_v not_o make_v manifest_a what_o we_o shall_v be_v but_o we_o know_v that_o when_o he_o that_o be_v the_o son_n shall_v appear_v we_o shall_v be_v like_o he_o 1_o joh._n 3._o 1._o 2._o 2._o 1_o joh_n 3._o 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never_o admit_v any_o into_o such_o a_o high_a degree_n of_o favour_n who_o be_v yet_o pollute_v in_o their_o sin_n and_o destitute_a 7._o nemo_fw-la sit_fw-la hâ—râ—s_fw-la sautis_fw-la â—teâ—nae_fw-la 〈◊〉_d sitâ—u_fw-la 〈◊〉_d fide_fw-la pic._n in_o heb._n 11._o 7._o of_o righteousness_n whereunto_o agreeable_a be_v also_o that_o say_n of_o piscaâ—oâ—_fw-la nemo_fw-la fit_a haeres_fw-la etc._n etc._n no_o man_n be_v make_v a_o heir_n of_o eternal_a salvation_n but_o first_o he_o be_v make_v just_a and_o righteous_a by_o faith_n thus_o god_n by_o the_o mean_n of_o free_a justification_n have_v deliur_v we_o from_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n and_o translate_v we_o into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o his_o dear_a son_n have_v make_v we_o meet_v to_o be_v prataker_n of_o the_o inheritance_n
13._o colos_n â—_o â—2_n 13._o of_o the_o saint_n in_o light_n coloss_n 1._o 12._o 13._o atioa_o 5._o the_o meâ—nâ—s_n of_o our_o glorâ—h_n atioa_o five_o and_o last_o this_o free_a justification_n be_v the_o only_a immediate_a cause_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o final_a glorification_n and_o of_o set_v we_o in_o the_o right_n and_o assurance_n of_o eternal_a lise_fw-fr therefore_o do_v the_o apostle_n say_v who_o god_n justifi_v they_o he_o glorifi_v rom._n 8._o 30._o hence_o it_o be_v also_o 18._o rom._n 8._o â—0_n rom_n 5._o 18._o that_o he_o do_v call_v it_o the_o justification_n of_o life_n rom._n 5._o 18._o because_o to_o the_o enjoyer_n of_o it_o by_o faith_n it_o do_v free_o and_o undoubted_o bring_v life_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n which_o the_o same_o apostle_n again_o testify_v when_o he_o say_v grace_n do_v reign_v indeed_o but_o how_o by_o righteousness_n or_o through_o righteousness_n unto_o eternal_a life_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n rom._n 5._o 21._o as_o 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deliver_v we_o out_o of_o the_o power_n of_o 17._o id_fw-la in_o cap._n 1._o 17._o darkness_n and_o have_v translate_v we_o into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o his_o 13._o colos_n 1._o 12._o 13._o dear_a son_n colos_n 1._o 12._o 13._o for_o thus_o be_v we_o translate_v out_o of_o sin_n into_o righteousness_n out_o of_o god_n wrath_n into_o his_o well-pleased_n favour_n out_o of_o cursednesse_n into_o blessedness_n out_o of_o death_n into_o life_n for_o when_o sin_n be_v take_v away_o in_o the_o place_n thereof_o come_v righteousness_n in_o the_o place_n of_o wrath_n reconciliation_n and_o grace_n and_o free_a and_o well-pleased_n favour_n in_o the_o place_n of_o death_n life_n and_o in_o the_o place_n of_o damnation_n salvation_n chap._n xvi_o of_o the_o other_o four_o fruit_n or_o effect_n declare_v the_o utility_n and_o majesty_n of_o free_a justification_n the_o three_o main_a point_n show_v the_o majejestie_n conscience_n the_o three_o effect_n be_v peace_n and_o loy_n in_o the_o conscience_n and_o utility_n of_o justification_n be_v that_o whereas_o the_o want_n or_o the_o ignorance_n of_o it_o be_v the_o loss_n of_o all_o true_a peace_n and_o joy_n in_o god_n so_o the_o right_a knowledge_n and_o apprehension_n thereof_o be_v the_o lively_a spring_n of_o joy_n and_o of_o a_o good_a conscience_n burst_v forth_o into_o a_o joyful_a confession_n and_o glorify_v of_o god_n both_o in_o heart_n and_o tongue_n see_v this_o be_v that_o sweet_a song_n of_o mary_n luke_n 1._o 46_o 47._o where_o she_o say_v my_o soul_n magnify_v the_o lord_n and_o my_o spirit_n rejoice_v in_o god_n my_o saviour_n for_o see_v the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v in_o this_o life_n so_o great_a that_o all_o our_o righteousness_n be_v as_o a_o menstruous_a cloth_n if_o we_o know_v not_o assure_o that_o by_o this_o glory_n of_o justification_n all_o our_o sin_n which_o simple_o of_o themselves_o as_o the_o image_n of_o the_o devil_n god_n so_o clothe_v be_v quite_o and_o clean_o abolish_v from_o before_o he_o and_o that_o we_o be_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n we_o can_v have_v but_o rather_o do_v disannul_v that_o peace_n and_o great_a joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a that_o justification_n by_o such_o perfect_a abolish_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n from_o before_o god_n and_o free_a make_v as_o so_o perfect_o rigteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n do_v hereby_o bring_v unto_o we_o for_o which_o the_o gospel_n be_v express_o call_v joyful_a news_n from_o heaven_n without_o which_o joy_n we_o be_v not_o sure_a that_o we_o be_v deliver_v out_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o satan_n which_o be_v sin_n and_o death_n but_o by_o this_o joy_n the_o faithful_a soul_n the_o true_a bride_n of_o christ_n may_v feel_v itself_o to_o be_v enter_v with_o christ_n into_o the_o eride-chamber_n which_o be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n for_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v righteousness_n and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o whosoever_o in_o these_o thing_n serve_v christ_n be_v accept_v unto_o god_n and_o be_v approve_v of_o man_n rom_n 14._o 17._o 18._o but_o if_o thou_o ask_v how_o 17_o rom._n 14_o 17_o thou_o may_v attain_v so_o great_a righteousness_n as_o may_v bring_v such_o peace_n and_o joy_n the_o apostle_n answer_v that_o be_v justify_v that_o be_v free_o make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a by_o faith_n we_o be_v so_o complete_o righteous_a and_o become_v so_o just_a and_o save_v that_o have_v no_o need_n of_o any_o work_n hereunto_o at_o all_o but_o through_o faith_n only_o obtain_v true_a righteousness_n sufficient_o we_o have_v peace_n towards_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n rom._n 5._o 1._o for_o see_v only_a sin_n do_v breed_v displeasure_n between_o 1._o rom._n 5._o 1._o sola_fw-la pe_fw-es cata_fw-la simultâ—tem_fw-la pariant_fw-la â—â—st_n vaâ—ex_fw-la impiâ—s_fw-la peâ—ateribus_fw-la etc._n etc._n phil._n 1_o 7._o incredibi'e_a gaudiuâ—_n marlo_n in_o rom._n 5._o 1._o god_n and_o man_n after_o that_o of_o ungodliness_n and_o sinner_n we_o be_v make_v just_a and_o righteous_a from_o hence_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v that_o forthwith_o true_a peace_n do_v present_o arise_v and_o this_o peace_n that_o be_v to_o say_v quietness_n and_o tranquillity_n of_o mind_n and_o security_n of_o conscience_n which_o do_v pass_v all_o understanding_n phil._n 4._o 7._o and_o do_v breed_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a incredible_a and_o wonderful_a joy_n indeed_o the_o law_n sin_n and_o fail_v in_o work_n terrifi_v the_o conscience_n oppress_v it_o with_o fear_n and_o heaviness_n of_o spirit_n and_o pluck_v it_o from_o the_o assurance_n of_o righteousness_n of_o life_n and_o all_o goodness_n 3._o luth._o gal._n 4._o 2_o 3._o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o suffer_v the_o law_n in_o any_o case_n to_o bear_v rule_n in_o our_o conscience_n especial_o see_v it_o cost_v christ_n so_o great_a a_o price_n to_o deliver_v the_o conscience_n from_o the_o schoolmaster-like_a slavery_n of_o the_o law_n let_v the_o godly_a learn_v therefore_o that_o the_o law_n and_o christ_n be_v conscience_n why_o the_o law_n be_v not_o to_o bear_v rule_n in_o the_o conscience_n two_o contrary_a thing_n whereof_o the_o one_o can_v abide_v the_o other_o for_o when_o christ_n be_v present_a the_o law_n may_v in_o no_o case_n rule_v but_o must_v depart_v out_o of_o the_o conscience_n 22._o idem_fw-la in_o gal._n 5_o 22._o and_o leave_v the_o bed_n which_o be_v so_o straight_o that_o it_o can_v hold_v two_o as_o esay_n say_v and_o give_v place_n only_o to_o christ_n let_v he_o only_o reign_v in_o righteousness_n in_o peace_n in_o joy_n and_o life_n that_o the_o conscience_n may_v sleep_v and_o repose_v it_o selse_a in_o christ_n the_o bridegroom_n bosom_n without_o any_o feel_n of_o the_o law_n sin_n and_o death_n for_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n the_o voice_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n spirit_n be_v not_o only_a love_n but_o also_o joy_n etc._n
etc._n gal._n 5._o 22._o this_o be_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n and_o of_o the_o bride_n that_o be_v to_o say_v sweet_a cogitation_n of_o christ_n wholesome_a exhortation_n pleasant_a song_n and_o psalm_n praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n whereby_o the_o godly_a do_v instruct_v stir_v up_o and_o refresh_v themselves_o therefore_o god_n love_v not_o heaviness_n and_o dulness_n why_o heaviness_n must_v be_v abandon_v and_o why_o of_o spirit_n he_o hate_v uncomsorrable_a doctrine_n heavy_a and_o sorrowful_a cogitation_n and_o love_v cheerful_a heart_n for_o therefore_o have_v he_o send_v his_o son_n not_o to_o oppress_v we_o with_o heaviness_n and_o sorrow_n but_o to_o cheer_v up_o our_o soul_n in_o he_o mark_v what_o great_a joy_n all_o the_o prophet_n do_v prophesy_v of_o and_o even_o extort_v at_o our_o hand_n for_o the_o first_o come_v of_o christ_n so_o do_v the_o psalm_n so_o do_v christ_n and_o so_o do_v his_o apostle_n not_o only_o exhort_v we_o but_o even_o command_v we_o to_o rejoice_v rejoice_v thou_o daughter_n of_o zion_n be_v joyful_a thou_o daughter_n of_o jerusalem_n 5._o â—ach_n 5._o for_o behold_v thy_o king_n come_v to_o thou_o again_o for_o the_o fruit_n of_o his_o come_n rejoice_v you_o heaven_n for_o the_o 23._o esay_n 44._o 12_o 23._o lord_n have_v do_v it_o shout_n you_o low_o part_n of_o the_o earth_n burst_v forth_o into_o praise_n you_o mountain_n why_o what_o be_v do_v and_o wherefore_o must_v there_o be_v such_o great_a joy_n for_o i_o have_v put_v away_o thy_o sin_n as_o darkness_n and_o thy_o transgression_n as_o a_o mist_n and_o thus_o have_v the_o lord_n redeem_v jacob_n and_o will_v be_v glorify_v in_o israel_n and_o albeit_o we_o 4._o luth._o seâ—m_fw-la in_o phil._n 4._o 4._o fall_v sometime_o into_o sin_n which_o by_o nature_n bring_v sadness_n and_o sorrow_n with_o they_o yet_o forasmuch_o as_o they_o can_v bring_v so_o much_o hurt_v as_o christ_n if_o we_o believe_v in_o he_o bring_v power_n of_o abolish_n they_o with_o profit_n and_o safety_n joy_n in_o the_o lord_n ought_v always_o to_o have_v the_o first_o place_n with_o we_o and_o far_o to_o overcome_v the_o sorrow_n and_o sadness_n that_o come_v by_o reason_n of_o our_o sin_n hence_o do_v the_o true_o faithful_a soul_n the_o bride_n of_o christ_n burst_v forth_o into_o this_o ecstasy_n say_v i_o will_v great_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o my_o soul_n shall_v be_v joyful_a in_o my_o god_n why_o because_o he_o have_v clothe_v i_o with_o the_o garment_n of_o salvation_n what_o garment_n be_v those_o he_o have_v cover_v i_o with_o the_o robe_n of_o righteousness_n he_o have_v deck_v 10._o esay_n 61._o 10._o i_o as_o a_o bride_n tire_v herself_o with_o her_o jewel_n esay_n 61._o 10._o and_o hereupon_o say_v luther_n beholdhow_n for_o this_o knowledge_n 13._o luth._o in_o gal._n 3._o 13._o and_o benefit_n of_o christ_n to_o come_v the_o saint_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n rejoice_v more_o than_o we_o now_o do_v when_o he_o be_v so_o comfortable_o reveal_v and_o exhibit_v unto_o we_o indeed_o we_o do_v acknowledge_v that_o this_o benefit_n of_o christ_n the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n be_v a_o inestimable_a treasure_n but_o we_o conceive_v not_o thereby_o such_o a_o full_a joy_n of_o spirit_n as_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n do_v hereof_o it_o come_v that_o they_o especial_o paul_n do_v so_o plentiful_o set_v forth_o and_o so_o diligent_o teach_v the_o article_n of_o justification_n for_o this_o be_v the_o proper_a office_n of_o a_o apostle_n and_o of_o a_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o set_v forth_o the_o glory_n and_o benefit_n gospel_n the_o proper_a office_n of_o a_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n to_o the_o work_n of_o this_o joy_n and_o therefore_o do_v s._n paul_n define_v a_o minister_n to_o be_v but_o a_o help_n to_o the_o people_n joy_n 2_o cor._n 1._o 24._o when_o such_o a_o rejoice_v 24._o 2_o cor_n 1._o 24._o faith_n possess_v the_o heart_n and_o the_o gospel_n be_v so_o receive_v indeed_o then_o god_n appear_v sweet_a and_o altogether_o love_v neither_o feel_v the_o heart_n any_o thing_n but_o the_o favour_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n it_o stand_v with_o a_o bold_a and_o strong_a confidence_n 4._o luth._o serm_n in_o phil._n 4._o 4._o it_o fear_v not_o lest_o any_o evil_a come_v unto_o it_o it_o be_v quiet_a from_o all_o fear_n of_o displeasure_n be_v merry_a and_o glad_a of_o so_o incomparable_a grace_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n give_v unto_o it_o free_o and_o most_o abundant_o in_o christ_n wherefore_o there_o must_v needs_o forthwith_o proceed_v from_o such_o a_o faith_n love_n joy_n peace_n gladness_n give_v of_o thanks_o praise_n and_o a_o certain_a marvellous_a delight_n in_o god_n as_o in_o a_o most_o dear_a and_o favourable_a father_n which_o deal_v so_o fatherly_a with_o we_o and_o pour_v forth_o his_o gift_n so_o plentiful_o and_o in_o so_o great_a measure_n upon_o they_o also_o which_o do_v not_o deserve_v they_o behold_v of_o such_o joy_n paul_n speak_v here_o which_o â—ruly_a where_o it_o be_v there_o can_v be_v no_o place_n for_o sin_n or_o fear_v of_o death_n or_o hell_n yea_o nothing_o be_v there_o but_o a_o joyful_a quiet_a and_o omnipotent_a trust_n in_o god_n and_o in_o his_o favour_n wherefore_o it_o be_v call_v joy_n not_o in_o gold_n silver_z delight_n sing_v health_n knowledge_n wisdom_n power_n glory_n friendship_n favour_n no_o nor_o in_o work_n holiness_n and_o such_o like_a but_o joy_n in_o the_o lord_n wherefore_o paul_n speak_v say_v rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n always_o and_o again_o i_o say_v rejoice_v phil._n 4._o 4._o and_o peter_n 4._o phil._n 4._o 4._o testify_v that_o the_o faithful_a by_o believe_v do_v rejoice_v 8._o 1_o pet._n 1._o 8._o with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a for_o in_o this_o righteousness_n wherein_o i_o be_o make_v passive_o righteous_a i_o galat._n luther_n argument_n in_o galat._n have_v no_o sin_n no_o fear_n no_o sting_n of_o conscience_n no_o care_n of_o death_n for_o where_o christ_n be_v true_o see_v indeed_o there_o must_v needs_o be_v full_a and_o perfect_a joy_n in_o the_o lord_n wherefore_o if_o any_o man_n feel_v himself_o oppress_v with_o 20._o luther_n in_o gal._n 2._o 20._o heaviness_n and_o anguish_n of_o heart_n he_o must_v not_o impute_v it_o unto_o christ_n although_o it_o come_v under_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n but_o unto_o the_o devil_n who_o oftentimes_o come_v under_o the_o colour_n of_o christ_n and_o transform_v himself_o into_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n for_o if_o there_o be_v any_o fear_n or_o any_o grief_n of_o conscience_n it_o be_v a_o token_n that_o this_o passive_a heart_n the_o cause_n of_o fear_n and_o sadness_n of_o heart_n righteousness_n wherewith_o i_o be_o free_o make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a be_v withdraw_v that_o grace_n be_v hide_v and_o christ_n be_v darken_v out_o of_o sight_n wherefore_o we_o must_v 7._o luther_n in_o serm_n of_o the_o lose_a sheep_n in_o gal._n 4._o 7._o fight_v against_o sadness_n and_o heaviness_n of_o spirit_n cause_v by_o the_o law_n and_o give_v no_o place_n to_o the_o devil_n who_o will_v by_o the_o law_n break_v up_o the_o bride-chamber_n of_o christ_n and_o thrust_v himself_o into_o his_o place_n that_o be_v take_v away_o from_o the_o conscience_n her_o joy_n and_o comfort_n whereby_o he_o may_v not_o be_v able_a cheerful_o to_o lift_v up_o his_o heart_n and_o head_n before_o god_n ever_o remember_v that_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n into_o which_o we_o by_o our_o effectual_a call_n be_v translate_v as_o the_o bride_n of_o christ_n into_o his_o bride-chamber_n be_v righteousness_n and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n rom._n 14._o 17._o spirit_n rom._n 14._o 17._o four_o effect_v good_a judgement_n &_o right_o discern_v of_o all_o spirit_n the_o four_o effect_n or_o fruit_n declare_v the_o utility_n of_o free_a justification_n be_v that_o it_o work_v a_o good_a judgement_n and_o right_o discern_v of_o all_o religion_n work_n and_o worship_n to_o the_o utter_a overthrow_v of_o all_o superstition_n sect_n and_o schism_n and_o do_v reduce_v people_n from_o their_o contentious_a and_o dangerous_a by-path_n and_o do_v rectify_v their_o blind_a legal_a zeal_n mention_v rom._n 10._o 3._o 3._o rom._n 10._o 3._o decline_a to_o sundry_a sect_n and_o contentious_a opinion_n and_o bring_v they_o to_o the_o pure_a and_o sincere_a worship_n of_o god_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n that_o be_v in_o one_o faith_n only_o and_o one_o baptism_n ephes_n 4._o 2._o to_o 6._o unto_o which_o they_o 6._o ephes_n 4._o 2._o to_o 6._o can_v be_v win_v but_o by_o understand_v the_o excellency_n of_o free_a justification_n and_o how_o complete_a they_o be_v make_v by_o it_o alone_o before_o god_n colos_n 2._o 10._o but_o will_v be_v carry_v 10._o colos_n 2._o 10._o away_o
the_o first_o and_o six_o chapter_n to_o the_o rom._n but_o also_o by_o the_o example_n of_o nicodemus_n who_o at_o the_o first_o be_v neither_o regenerate_v nor_o know_v nor_o can_v learn_v what_o it_o mean_v which_o make_v he_o to_o come_v unto_o christ_n by_o night_n be_v ashamed_a to_o come_v in_o the_o day_n but_o after_o that_o christ_n have_v teach_v he_o free_a justification_n by_o the_o similitude_n of_o the_o brazen_a serpent_n lift_v up_o in_o the_o wilderness_n free_o heal_v we_o then_o he_o be_v a_o new_a man_n inflame_v with_o zeal_n to_o defend_v christ_n before_o the_o face_n 52._o john_n 7._o 50_o 51_o 52._o of_o the_o ruler_n even_o at_o midday_n john_n 7._o 50_o 51_o 52._o for_o christ_n first_o make_v we_o righteous_a by_o the_o knowledge_n of_o himself_o in_o the_o holy_a gospel_n and_o afterward_o he_o creat_v a_o new_a heart_n in_o we_o bring_v forth_o new_a motion_n and_o give_v unto_o we_o that_o assurance_n whereby_o we_o be_v persuade_v that_o we_o please_v the_o father_n for_o his_o sake_n also_o he_o give_v unto_o we_o a_o true_a judgement_n whereby_o we_o prove_v and_o try_v those_o thing_n which_o before_o we_o know_v not_o or_o else_o altogether_o dislike_v so_o that_o take_v a_o kettle_n of_o comparison_n a_o plain_a comparison_n cold_a water_n which_o we_o will_v have_v to_o be_v hot_a it_o will_v be_v a_o foolish_a part_n to_o set_v it_o beside_o the_o fire_n and_o then_o charge_v it_o to_o be_v hot_a and_o to_o threat_v it_o that_o else_o it_o shall_v be_v spill_v but_o put_v fire_n under_o it_o then_o will_v it_o begin_v to_o be_v warm_a but_o if_o it_o grow_v not_o hot_a enough_o put_v more_o fire_n under_o and_o if_o there_o lie_v a_o green_a stick_n or_o block_n that_o keep_v away_o the_o heat_n yet_o put_v under_o more_o fire_n and_o then_o it_o will_v burn_v up_o the_o block_n and_o make_v the_o water_n thorough_o hot_a so_o our_o soul_n be_v this_o block_n our_o affection_n be_v like_a to_o water_n as_o cold_a to_o god_n as_o may_v be_v but_o if_o we_o call_v unto_o people_n for_o sanctification_n zeal_n and_o work_n the_o fruit_n of_o the_o same_o only_o with_o legal_a terror_n not_o put_v under_o the_o fire_n of_o justification_n we_o shall_v either_o but_o little_a move_v they_o or_o else_o with_o a_o constrain_a sanctity_n make_v they_o worse_o hypocrite_n twofold_a more_o the_o child_n of_o hell_n than_o they_o be_v before_o mat._n 23._o 15._o but_o if_o we_o put_v under_o the_o 15._o matth._n 23._o 15._o fire_n of_o christ_n love_n in_o free_o and_o glorious_o justify_v we_o this_o burn_v up_o all_o let_n and_o make_v we_o hot_a indeed_o and_o zealous_a to_o good_a work_n tit._n 2._o 14._o 14._o tit._n 2._o 14._o again_o how_o inseparable_o justification_n as_o the_o cause_n inseparable_a justification_n &_o sanctification_n inseparable_a and_o sanctification_n as_o the_o effect_n go_v both_o together_o may_v be_v represent_v by_o this_o similitude_n take_v a_o piece_n of_o carrion_n as_o big_a as_o the_o top_n of_o one_o finger_n that_o smell_v very_o foul_a and_o wrap_v it_o up_o in_o a_o great_a piece_n of_o musk_n the_o musk_n not_o only_o take_v away_o the_o foul_a send_v from_o man_n nostril_n smell_v than_o nothing_o but_o musk_n but_o also_o cause_v the_o carrion_n itself_o by_o little_a and_o little_a be_v overcome_v of_o the_o more_o forceable_a cause_n to_o lose_v its_o own_o bad_a scent_n and_o begin_v to_o smell_v sweet_a of_o the_o musk_n so_o we_o be_v wrap_v by_o the_o mighty_a power_n of_o god_n imputation_n in_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n it_o do_v not_o only_o take_v away_o the_o stink_n of_o sin_n joel_n 2._o 20._o from_o the_o 20._o iâ—eâ—_n 2._o 20._o no_o stril_n of_o god_n but_o also_o make_v we_o by_o little_a and_o little_a to_o leave_v this_o corruption_n and_o sanctifi_v we_o more_o and_o more_o to_o all_o holiness_n of_o conversation_n so_o that_o our_o work_n do_v not_o purify_v we_o but_o when_o as_o before_o we_o be_v pure_a justify_v and_o save_v we_o work_v those_o thing_n which_o may_v bring_v profit_n to_o our_o neighbour_n and_o honour_n to_o god_n this_o joyful_a knowledge_n of_o justification_n be_v that_o truth_n free_v truth_n free_a truth_n whereof_o christ_n speak_v say_v you_o shall_v know_v the_o truth_n and_o the_o truth_n shall_v make_v you_o free_a 32._o john_n 8._o 32._o john_n 8._o 32._o 1._o cal._n 5._o 1._o for_o by_o the_o law_n be_v the_o knowledge_n of_o sin_n by_o faith_n be_v the_o obtain_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o justification_n be_v the_o heal_n of_o the_o fault_n of_o sin_n by_o the_o heal_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v the_o freedom_n of_o will_n by_o the_o freedom_n of_o the_o will_n be_v the_o love_n of_o righteousness_n by_o the_o love_n of_o righteousness_n be_v the_o do_v of_o the_o law_n all_o these_o thing_n which_o i_o have_v knit_v thus_o together_o have_v their_o testimony_n in_o scripture_n the_o law_n say_v thou_o shall_v not_o lust_n faith_n say_v heal_v my_o soul_n for_o i_o 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christ_n have_v make_v we_o free_a gal._n 5._o 1._o he_o speak_v not_o of_o 1._o gal._n 5._o 1._o a_o civil_a liberty_n much_o less_o of_o a_o carnal_a and_o fleshly_a liberty_n ibid._n luther_n ibid._n whereby_o people_n of_o the_o world_n will_v do_v what_o liberty_n the_o true_a christian_a liberty_n they_o listen_v but_o of_o a_o spiritual_a and_o divine_a liberty_n reign_v in_o the_o conscience_n there_o it_o rest_v and_o go_v no_o further_a and_o it_o be_v a_o freedom_n from_o the_o law_n sin_n the_o dispeasure_n of_o god_n death_n hell_n and_o damnation_n yea_o this_o christian_a liberty_n swallow_v up_o at_o once_o and_o take_v quite_o away_o the_o whole_a heap_n of_o evil_n the_o law_n sin_n death_n god_n displeasure_n and_o brief_o the_o serpent_n himself_o with_o his_o head_n and_o who_o power_n and_o in_o the_o stead_n thereof_o it_o place_v righteousness_n peace_n everlasting_a life_n and_o all_o goodness_n now_o since_o enemy_n be_v overcome_v and_o we_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n by_o the_o death_n of_o his_o son_n it_o be_v certain_a that_o we_o be_v righteous_a before_o god_n and_o whatsoever_o we_o do_v please_v change_n a_o happy_a change_n he_o by_o which_o mean_v the_o schoolmaster-like_a bondage_n and_o terror_n of_o the_o law_n be_v change_v into_o the_o liberty_n of_o the_o conscience_n and_o consolation_n or_o joyful_a news_n of_o the_o gospel_n reveal_v the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n wherewith_o we_o be_v both_o justify_v and_o quicken_v yea_o this_o joyful_a knowledge_n of_o justification_n be_v the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o put_v on_o christ_n two_o way_n according_a to_o 27._o christ_n put_v on_o two_o way_n luther_n in_o gal._n 3._o 27._o the_o law_n and_o according_a to_o the_o gospel_n according_a to_o the_o law_n as_o it_o be_v say_v rom._n 13._o put_v you_o on_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n that_o be_v follow_v the_o example_n and_o virtue_n 13._o rom._n 13._o of_o christ_n do_v that_o which_o he_o do_v and_o suffer_v that_o which_o he_o suffer_v as_o peter_n say_v christ_n have_v suffer_v for_o we_o 21._o 1_o pet_n 2._o 21._o leave_v we_o a_o example_n that_o we_o shall_v follow_v his_o step_n but_o the_o put_n on_o of_o christ_n according_a to_o the_o gospel_n creation_n a_o new_a creation_n consist_v not_o in_o imitation_n but_o in_o a_o new_a birth_n and_o a_o new_a creation_n first_o to_o god-ward_o by_o put_v on_o by_o god_n 1_o towards_o god_n faith_n christ_n innocency_n his_o righteousness_n his_o wisdom_n his_o power_n his_o saving-health_n his_o life_n and_o his_o spirit_n thus_o be_v adam_n old_a coat_n cast_v off_o and_o abolish_v before_o god_n and_o we_o apparel_v with_o remission_n of_o sin_n righteousness_n peace_n consolation_n joy_n of_o the_o spirit_n salvation_n and_o life_n
or_o position_n first_o the_o horrible_a filthiness_n of_o sin_n be_v such_o to_o god_n infinite_a pure_a and_o righteous_a nature_n and_o so_o defile_v a_o man_n before_o god_n mark_n 7._o 20._o that_o god_n can_v but_o abhoâ—â—e_v â—urse_n and_o deâ—est_v the_o creature_n that_o have_v any_o sin_n in_o his_o sight_n as_o these_o and_o such_o like_a scripture_n teach_v deut._n 27._o 26._o 2_o pet._n 2._o 4._o rom._n 5._o 12._o hab._n 1._o 13._o job_n 15._o 15._o 16._o and_o this_o true_a meaning_n of_o the_o law_n and_o right_a understanding_n thereof_o this_o reveal_n the_o infinite_a pure_a and_o righteous_a nature_n of_o god_n and_o the_o horrible_a filthiness_n of_o sin_n be_v to_o be_v diligent_o teach_v and_o continual_o preach_v of_o all_o faithful_a minister_n in_o every_o mix_a congregation_n esay_n 58._o 1._o 2._o second_o that_o the_o best_a good_a work_n of_o the_o most_o sanctify_a child_n of_o god_n as_o they_o though_o move_v thereunto_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v they_o be_v sin_n because_o of_o their_o original_a corruption_n and_o by_o break_v the_o ten_o commandment_n in_o they_o &_o thereby_o they_o be_v so_o slay_v that_o be_v true_o humble_v by_o feel_v themselves_o and_o all_o their_o best_a work_n to_o be_v so_o shut_v up_o under_o sin_n that_o they_o daily_o bewail_v that_o they_o can_v perform_v no_o obedience_n nor_o do_v any_o good_a work_n before_o god_n in_o any_o of_o all_o his_o commandment_n as_o these_o and_o such_o like_a scripture_n teach_v rom._n 7._o 9_o 10_o 11_o 12_o 13_o 14_o 18._o 24._o galat._n 3._o 22._o rom._n 4_o 5._o phil._n 3._o 8._o 4._o esay_n 64._o 6._o three_o that_o the_o only_a remedy_n to_o heal_v this_o our_o woeful_a misery_n by_o sin_n thus_o see_v and_o feel_v to_o hang_v fast_o upon_o we_o in_o this_o life_n this_o only_a remedy_n be_v free_a justification_n whereby_o god_n by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o son_n perfect_a righteousness_n esay_n 61._o 10._o that_o all_o our_o sin_n be_v utter_o abolish_v not_o out_o of_o we_o 1_o john_n 1._o 8._o 10._o that_o there_o may_v be_v place_n for_o faith_n heb._n 11._o 1._o rom._n 4._o 18_o 19_o 20._o to_o 25._o but_o yet_o true_o abolish_v form_n before_o god_n or_o out_o of_o god_n sight_n colos_n 1._o 22._o we_o and_o all_o our_o work_n be_v of_o unjust_a make_v just_a before_o god_n that_o be_v so_o perfect_o and_o righteous_a from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o that_o as_o the_o express_a word_n of_o god_n teach_v and_o the_o protestant_a writer_n abundant_o testify_v god_n do_v not_o and_z by_o reason_n of_o his_o actual_a power_n can_v see_v no_o sin_n in_o his_o justify_v child_n free_o i_o say_v by_o faith_n only_o without_o work_n and_o our_o perfect_a working_n and_o i_o say_v by_o faith_n only_o without_o work_n because_o faith_n only_o see_v this_o and_o faith_n only_o enjoy_v this_o and_o thus_o we_o and_o all_o our_o work_n both_o natural_a work_n civil_a work_n or_o moral_a work_n and_o religious_a work_n be_v perfect_o pure_a and_o clean_a in_o god_n sight_n act_v 15._o 8_o 9_o titus_n 1._o 15._o and_o do_v full_o please_v satisfy_v and_o content_a god_n because_o we_o be_v fulfiller_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n in_o his_o fight_n for_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n be_v thus_o free_o fulfil_v in_o we_o rom._n 8._o 4._o thus_o by_o christ_n stripe_n we_o be_v heal_v esay_n 53._o 5._o thus_o god_n forgive_a all_o our_o sin_n be_v ever_o well_o please_v and_o at_o perfect_a peace_n with_o we_o for_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n we_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n rom._n 5._o 1._o and_o be_v free_o make_v and_o adopt_v the_o son_n and_o the_o daughter_n of_o the_o live_a god_n rom._n 9_o 26._o and_o thus_o be_v true_o bless_v rom._n 4._o 6._o for_o as_o many_o as_o be_v of_o faith_n of_o free_a justification_n be_v bless_v with_o faithful_a abraham_n galat._n 3._o 8_o 9_o and_o shall_v be_v certain_o glorify_v for_o who_o god_n justifi_v they_o also_o he_o glorifi_v rom._n 8._o 30._o and_o thus_o we_o see_v how_o perfect_o by_o christ_n stripe_n we_o be_v heal_v esay_n 53._o 5._o and_o all_o this_o protestant_a doctrine_n of_o free_a justification_n and_o these_o two_o part_n of_o the_o same_o be_v clear_o and_o abundant_o teach_v by_o these_o and_o such_o like_a scripture_n esay_n 43._o 25._o esay_n 44._o 22._o 23._o john_n 1._o 29._o heb._n 1._o 3._o heb._n 9_o 13._o 14._o 26._o 1_o john_n 1._o 7._o revel_v 1_o 5_o 6._o dan._n 9_o 24._o rom._n 3._o 21_o 22._o ephes_n 5._o 26_o 27._o rom._n 5._o 17_o 18_o 19_o 21._o revel_v 3._o 18._o colos_n 1._o 22_o 23._o rom._n 8._o 4._o colos_n 2._o 10._o heb._n 10._o 14._o rom._n 9_o 30._o esay_n 61._o 10._o phil._n 3._o 8_o 9_o tit._n 1._o 15._o heb._n 11._o 4._o four_o that_o this_o true_a faith_n of_o free_a justification_n contrary_a to_o the_o judgement_n of_o popish_a and_o carnal_a reason_n unseparable_o bring_v the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o dwell_v in_o people_n galat._n 3._o 2._o act_n 10._o 44._o act_n 13._o 38_o 39_o 52._o which_o holy_a ghost_n infallible_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o true_a love_n galat._n 5._o 6._o and_o make_v the_o true_a believer_n in_o right_a zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o in_o true_a thankfulness_n to_o break_v off_o from_o sin_n and_o to_o mortify_v by_o true_a repentance_n their_o former_a profane_a life_n and_o ungodly_a conversation_n and_o bring_v forth_o a_o declarative_a obedience_n righteousness_n and_o readiness_n to_o every_o good_a work_n now_o make_v good_a work_n indeed_o free_o by_o free_a justification_n and_o so_o bring_v forth_o a_o sincere_a and_o though_o a_o unperfect_a yet_o a_o free_a and_o cheerful_a walk_v in_o and_o keep_v of_o all_o god_n will_v and_o commandment_n declarative_o to_o manward_n which_o be_v true_a sanctification_n and_o thus_o be_v the_o law_n not_o destroy_v by_o free_a justification_n but_o establish_v rom._n 3._o 21._o and_o write_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o true_a believer_n and_o they_o be_v fulfiller_n and_o keeper_n of_o the_o law_n two_o manner_n of_o way_n first_o perfect_o make_v their_o heart_n perfect_o righteous_a free_o to_o the_o full_a content_n and_o satisfy_n of_o god_n by_o faith_n as_o it_o be_v say_v before_o of_o free_a justification_n as_o these_o and_o such_o like_a scripture_n teach_v rom._n 10._o 4_o 5_o 6_o 10._o act_n 15._o 8_o 9_o heb_fw-mi 8._o 10._o second_o it_o be_v write_v in_o their_o heart_n and_o they_o be_v fulfiller_n and_o keeper_n of_o the_o law_n inchoative_o active_o and_o declarative_o to_o manward_n by_o love_n and_o true_a sanctification_n as_o these_o scripture_n teach_v galat._n 5._o 13_o 14._o rom._n 13._o 8_o 9_o 10._o yea_o this_o true_a faith_n of_o free_a justification_n deep_o true_o and_o sound_o learn_v be_v a_o thing_n of_o perfect_a virtue_n and_o wonderful_a operation_n strength_n and_o power_n to_o bring_v forth_o all_o good_a motion_n inward_o and_o all_o good_a work_n out_o ward_o or_o else_o it_o be_v not_o the_o true_a lively_a justify_v faith_n but_o the_o blind_a dead_a faith_n that_o leave_v man_n in_o sin_n death_n and_o double_a damnation_n as_o these_o and_o such_o like_a scripture_n teach_v rom._n 5._o and_o 6._o whole_a chapter_n teach_v titus_n 2._o 11._o to_o 15._o 1_o john_n 3._o 3._o to_o 10._o ephes_n 2._o 10._o ephes_n 4_o 5_o 6_o whole_a chapter_n rom._n 12_o 13_o 14_o 15_o whole_a chapter_n james_n 2._o 14._o 17._o to_o 26._o matth._n 5._o 16._o 2_o pet._n 1._o 9_o 5._o that_o all_o such_o minister_n as_o do_v not_o diligent_o teach_v and_o cause_n people_n diligent_o to_o observe_v and_o keep_v this_o establish_v true_a protestant_n doctrine_n but_o do_v deny_v sophisticate_a and_o wrangle_v against_o the_o same_o must_v needs_o be_v like_o the_o false_a brethren_n among_o the_o galathian_o in_o the_o dead_a faith_n dote_v about_o question_n and_o make_v controversy_n about_o the_o law_n and_o work_n and_o can_v but_o seduce_v the_o people_n from_o christ_n that_o be_v from_o the_o simplicity_n of_o the_o faith_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n to_o depend_v and_o hang_v for_o assurance_n of_o their_o salvation_n upon_o the_o law_n and_o work_n and_o can_v but_o be_v troubler_n of_o the_o church_n gal._n 1._o 7._o and_o of_o people_n conscience_n distract_n they_o into_o popery_n arminianism_n anabaptism_n familisme_n brownism_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o sect_n and_o schism_n about_o work_n because_o by_o a_o carnal_a understanding_n of_o free_a justification_n they_o can_v but_o rest_v in_o the_o light_n of_o reason_n moral_a virtue_n and_o religion_n of_o nature_n describe_v rom._n 2._o 14_o 15._o varnish_v and_o deceitful_o gild_v over_o with_o the_o title_n of_o grace_n grace_n
be_v make_v light_n with_o the_o sunbeam_n for_o the_o lord_n christ_n be_v sol_n justitiae_fw-la the_o 23._o calv._n institâ—t_n l_o b._n 3._o cap._n 11._o sect_n 23._o sun_n of_o righteousness_n malac._n 4._o 2._o do_v in_o such_o sort_n communicate_v his_o righteousness_n with_o we_o that_o after_o a_o certain_a marvellous_a manner_n he_o pour_v the_o force_n thereof_o into_o we_o so_o much_o as_o serve_v to_o satisfy_v the_o justice_n of_o god_n for_o see_v before_o the_o tribunal_n seat_n of_o god_n it_o be_v esteem_v no_o righteousness_n except_o it_o be_v the_o perfect_a and_o absolute_a obedience_n of_o the_o law_n as_o christ_n alone_o reddit_fw-la svam_fw-la juslitiam_fw-la in_o nos_fw-la transferendo_fw-la nos_fw-la juslâ—_n reddit_fw-la be_v thus_o righteous_a so_o by_o convey_v his_o righteousness_n upon_o we_o nos_fw-la justos_fw-la reddit_fw-la he_o make_v we_o righteous_a so_o that_o as_o the_o brazen_a serpent_n be_v of_o strength_n through_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n to_o strike_v health_n into_o patr._n act_n and_o monument_n upon_o patr._n the_o wound_a and_o die_a beholder_n and_o make_v they_o again_o strong_a and_o healthful_a much_o more_o be_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o object_n of_o our_o faith_n of_o power_n to_o strike_v righteousness_n to_o our_o soul_n and_o so_o to_o make_v we_o not_o inherent_o and_o active_o as_o the_o papist_n hold_v but_o objective_o and_o passive_o free_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o true_o and_o real_o just_a and_o righteous_a for_o as_o by_o the_o disobedience_n of_o one_o man_n adam_n many_o be_v make_v sinner_n before_o they_o have_v do_v any_o evil_a work_n so_o by_o the_o obedience_n of_o one_o man_n christ_n be_v many_o make_v free_o righteous_a before_o they_o have_v do_v any_o good_a 15._o rom._n 5._o 15._o work_n rom._n 5._o 19_o because_o by_o his_o knowledge_n my_o righteous_a servant_n shall_v justify_v that_o be_v make_v many_o just_a and_o righteous_a for_o he_o shall_v bear_v their_o iniquity_n esay_n 53._o 11._o iâ—id_v esay_n 53._o 11._o calv._n iâ—_n esay_n iâ—id_v the_o philosopher_n give_v many_o goodly_a precept_n of_o righteousness_n but_o they_o can_v not_o bestow_v that_o righteousness_n siâ—nt_fw-la philosâ—pâ—i_fw-la multa_fw-la praeâ—lara_fw-la praecepâ—a_fw-la tradiderunt_fw-la etc._n etc._n pei_n sâ—â—justi_fw-la siâ—nt_fw-la upon_o any_o yea_o the_o law_n of_o god_n itself_o which_o contain_v the_o perfect_a rule_n of_o righteousness_n yet_o through_o our_o weakness_n it_o be_v unpossible_a that_o by_o it_o we_o can_v attain_v unto_o righteousness_n but_o in_o the_o school_n of_o christ_n man_n be_v not_o only_o teach_v righteousness_n but_o 3_o doctrine_n of_o the_o church_n of_o england_n in_o tâ—e_v serm_n oâ—_n justiâ—cation_n part_n 3_o by_o be_v justify_v be_v in_o very_a deed_n make_v righteous_a for_o to_o justify_v be_v that_o of_o unjust_a we_o be_v make_v just_a before_o god_n for_o so_o say_v the_o apostle_n paul_n he_o that_o believe_v in_o august_n siâ—_n enim_fw-la dicit_fw-la apostolus_fw-la etc._n etc._n exit_fw-la impio_fw-la facit_fw-la justum_fw-la august_n he_o that_o justifi_v the_o ungodly_a what_o be_v mean_v by_o justifi_v the_o ungodly_a or_o wicked_a that_o be_v which_o of_o a_o wicked_a and_o ungodly_a man_n make_v he_o just_a si_fw-la justificatur_fw-la impius_fw-la ex_fw-la impio_fw-la iustùs_fw-la fit_a that_o be_v if_o a_o wicked_a man_n be_v justify_v of_o wicked_a he_o be_v make_v just_a and_o righteous_a so_o that_o the_o word_n that_o we_o be_v justify_v be_v not_o to_o be_v take_v only_o in_o the_o judicial_a signification_n namely_o that_o 5._o zanch._n in_o eph._n 2._o 5._o god_n only_o repute_v account_v and_o pronounce_v we_o just_a and_o righteous_a and_o so_o quit_v we_o from_o all_o guilt_n and_o 20._o loco_fw-la commu_fw-la de_fw-fr â—ustificat_fw-la sect._n 13_o 14_o 15_o 16_o 17_o 18_o 19_o 20._o punishment_n only_o in_o which_o judicial_a signification_n some_o do_v bare_o rest_v but_o also_o it_o must_v be_v take_v in_o the_o natural_a and_o proper_a signification_n as_o it_o be_v make_v of_o iustùs_fw-la and_o sio_fw-la the_o force_n whereof_o be_v to_o be_v see_v in_o other_o like_a word_n as_o in_o albifico_n to_o make_v white_a sortifico_n to_o sortifie_v or_o make_v strong_a because_o so_o powerful_a a_o thing_n be_v the_o lord_n imputation_n of_o righteousness_n that_o it_o do_v verè_fw-la &_o reipsa_fw-la facere_fw-la nos_fw-la justos_fw-la that_o be_v true_o and_o in_o very_a righteous_a two_o manner_n of_o way_n make_v righteous_a realnesse_n make_v we_o just_a and_o righteous_a and_o that_o also_o two_o manner_n of_o way_n first_o by_o impute_v unto_o we_o his_o son_n righteousness_n he_o utter_o abolish_v from_o before_o himself_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o free_o make_v we_o passive_o just_a and_o righteous_a which_o serve_v to_o make_v we_o true_o and_o in_o very_a deed_n perfect_o just_a and_o righteous_a in_o god_n own_o eye_n and_o this_o be_v call_v justification_n and_o second_o he_o renew_v we_o by_o his_o spirit_n unto_o inherent_a and_o active_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n which_o late_a be_v unperfect_a in_o this_o life_n and_o serve_v to_o approve_v we_o for_o righteous_a to_o the_o eye_n of_o man_n and_o be_v call_v sanctification_n thus_o when_o god_n have_v both_o these_o way_n verè_fw-la &_o reipsa_fw-la true_o and_o in_o very_a deed_n make_v we_o righteous_a then_o he_o repute_v account_v and_o pronounce_v and_o call_v we_o righteous_a absolve_v we_o thereby_o from_o all_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n which_o otherwise_o will_v stand_v neither_o with_o his_o perfect_a truth_n nor_o power_n nor_o wisdom_n nor_o justice_n therefore_o god_n do_v justify_v no_o wicked_a man_n but_o 7._o perk._n in_o heb._n 11._o for_o 7._o first_o make_v he_o just_a and_o righteous_a in_o and_o by_o christ_n and_o then_o account_v he_o so_o because_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 the_o chastisement_n of_o our_o peace_n be_v upon_o he_o and_o by_o make_v we_o of_o unjust_a just_a and_o righteous_a before_o god_n thus_o by_o his_o stripe_n we_o be_v heal_v esay_n 53._o 5._o 5._o esay_n 53._o 5._o thus_o be_v christ_n the_o physician_n which_o heal_v all_o our_o 2._o doctrine_n of_o the_o church_n of_o england_n in_o the_o sermon_n of_o our_o misery_n part_v 2._o disease_n thus_o be_v he_o the_o saviour_n which_o save_v his_o people_n from_o all_o their_o sin_n let_v we_o all_o then_o with_o one_o accord_n burst_v out_o with_o joyful_a voice_n and_o say_v with_o the_o prophet_n praise_v the_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o all_o that_o be_v within_o i_o praise_v his_o holy_a name_n praise_v the_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o forget_v not_o all_o his_o benefit_n which_o so_o wonderful_o forgive_v all_o thy_o iniquity_n that_o of_o unjust_a make_v thou_o free_o just_a before_o god_n thus_o heal_v all_o thy_o infirmity_n for_o by_o his_o stripe_n we_o be_v make_v whole_a but_o how_o perfect_o we_o be_v heal_v be_v to_o be_v see_v by_o the_o part_n of_o justification_n follow_v chap._n iii_o of_o the_o part_n of_o justification_n and_o first_o of_o the_o first_o part_n and_o excellency_n thereof_o the_o part_n of_o justification_n be_v two_o the_o first_o part_n of_o free_a justification_n be_v that_o whereby_o we_o be_v by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n imputation_n so_o clothe_v with_o the_o wedding_n garment_n of_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n that_o of_o unjust_a we_o be_v make_v just_a before_o god_n have_v thereby_o all_o our_o sin_n that_o we_o feel_v daily_o dwell_v in_o we_o so_o above_o our_o reason_n sense_n and_o feeling_n that_o it_o may_v be_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o god_n power_n quite_o take_v away_o from_o before_o god_n and_o so_o utter_o abolish_v out_o of_o his_o fight_n that_o we_o have_v not_o one_o spot_n or_o wrinkle_n of_o sin_n or_o any_o such_o thing_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n because_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n do_v make_v we_o clean_o from_o all_o sin_n as_o these_o scripture_n follow_v do_v abundant_o testify_v in_o those_o day_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n and_o at_o 20._o jerem_n â—0_n 20._o that_o time_n say_v the_o lord_n the_o iniquity_n of_o israel_n shall_v be_v seek_v for_o and_o there_o shall_v be_v none_o and_o the_o sin_n of_o judah_n and_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v find_v but_o how_o come_v this_o tolli_fw-la john_n 1._o 25._o praecipuum_fw-la christi_fw-la officium_fw-la breviter_fw-la quidem_fw-la sed_fw-la dilucidè_fw-la exponit_fw-la etc._n etc._n quod_fw-la sciâ—â—câ—t_fw-la toccata_n mundi_fw-la tollens_fw-la etc._n etc._n qùioquid_fw-la est_fw-la injustitiâ—_n per_fw-la christum_fw-la tolli_fw-la to_o pass_v thus_o behold_v the_o lamb_n of_o god_n that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n hear_v he_o lay_v forth_o brief_o yet_o plain_o the_o chief_a office_n of_o christ_n namely_o that_o by_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o his_o