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return_v also_o to_o his_o captain_n so_o when_o we_o fight_v manful_o against_o temptation_n and_o affliction_n god_n our_o general_n be_v glorify_v thereby_o and_o that_o in_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o power_n and_o goodness_n assist_v we_o in_o our_o affliction_n 2_o cor._n 12.9_o and_o 4.7_o ps._n 44.3_o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o 2_o cor._n 10.17_o isa._n 25.3_o 4._o 1_o sam._n 2.6_o psal._n 50.15_o 2._o god_n be_v glorify_v in_o our_o affliction_n as_o they_o be_v trial_n of_o our_o spiritual_a grace_n john_n 21.19_o psal._n 44.22_o three_o that_o god_n by_o our_o affliction_n do_v much_o advance_v the_o good_a of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o that_o 1._o as_o they_o learn_v by_o they_o to_o fear_n god_n in_o his_o judgement_n 1_o pet._n 4.17_o 2._o as_o they_o serve_v to_o restrain_v they_o from_o commit_v the_o like_a sin_n which_o they_o see_v punish_v in_o we_o thus_o god_n severe_o chastened_a moses_n and_o aaron_n for_o their_o distrust_n that_o other_o may_v be_v aware_a of_o 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appear_v in_o our_o weakness_n his_o wisdom_n in_o our_o foolishness_n and_o his_o goodness_n and_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o grace_n in_o our_o frailty_n and_o natural_a corruption_n 2_o cor._n 1.11_o 6._o as_o our_o heart_n be_v make_v tender_a by_o affliction_n so_o that_o we_o be_v apt_a to_o pity_v other_o in_o the_o like_a misery_n as_o also_o because_o after_o we_o be_v deliver_v we_o be_v the_o better_a able_a from_o our_o own_o experience_n to_o comfort_v other_o with_o those_o consolation_n wherewith_o ourselves_o have_v be_v comfort_v so_o psal._n 34.4_o 5._o 2_o cor._n 1.4_o so_o it_o be_v in_o christ_n heb._n 2.18_o quest._n how_o will_v it_o appear_v that_o affliction_n can_v hurt_v the_o child_n of_o god_n answ._n first_o because_o the_o affliction_n of_o this_o life_n do_v neither_o deprive_v we_o of_o any_o of_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v of_o chief_a excellency_n not_o bring_v upon_o we_o any_o of_o those_o evil_n which_o be_v principal_o to_o be_v avoid_v they_o can_v separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n rom._n 8.38_o 39_o heb._n 12.6_o they_o do_v not_o extinguish_v noâ—_n diminish_v in_o we_o god_n sanctify_v grace_n but_o rather_o they_o be_v increase_v by_o they_o they_o do_v not_o make_v we_o more_o slack_a in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n but_o rather_o kindle_v our_o affection_n in_o they_o nor_o do_v they_o hinder_v our_o heavenly_a happiness_n but_o rather_o further_a it_o again_o they_o bring_v not_o upon_o we_o the_o chief_a evil_n that_o be_v to_o be_v avoid_v for_o they_o do_v not_o empair_v our_o spiritual_a estate_n for_o though_o the_o outward_a man_n decay_n the_o inward_a man_n be_v renew_v daily_o they_o defile_v we_o not_o with_o sin_n but_o rather_o like_o file_n scour_v off_o our_o rust_n they_o do_v not_o subject_v we_o to_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n or_o to_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n or_o to_o the_o torment_n of_o hell_n but_o rather_o by_o bring_v we_o to_o a_o fight_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o misery_n drive_v we_o to_o christ_n the_o great_a physician_n of_o our_o soul_n they_o hurt_v we_o not_o in_o the_o day_n of_o death_n but_o by_o our_o be_v enure_v to_o suffer_v they_o death_n become_v much_o more_o tolerable_a etc._n etc._n psal._n 34.19_o 22._o and_o 129._o 2_o 3._o 2_o cor._n 4.8_o 9_o exod._n 3.1_o 2_o 3._o second_o because_o god_n not_o only_o aim_v at_o but_o powerful_o effect_n our_o good_a by_o affliction_n he_o bâ—ings_v honey_n out_o of_o this_o gall_n blessing_n out_o of_o these_o curse_n rom._n 8.28_o deut._n 8.16_o lam._n 3.27_o ps._n 119.71_o so_o gen._n 50.20_o quest._n how_o do_v god_n intend_v and_o work_v our_o good_a by_o affliction_n answ._n first_o in_o this_o life_n whether_o we_o consider_v they_o as_o trial_n or_o as_o fatherly_a correction_n 1._o as_o trial_n for_o they_o be_v not_o always_o chastisement_n for_o sin_n but_o sometime_o gracious_a trial_n whereby_o god_n try_v we_o for_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o own_o good_a so_o deut._n 8.2_o zach._n 13.9_o 1_o pet._n 4.12_o 13._o job_n 1.9_o 10_o 12._o and_o 23.10_o psal._n 139.1_o 5._o and_o this_o god_n do_v not_o to_o better_v his_o own_o knowledge_n for_o psal._n 139.1_o 2._o jer._n 17.10_o heb._n 4.13_o but_o to_o make_v we_o know_v better_o both_o to_o ourselves_o and_o other_o again_o god_n try_v we_o by_o affliction_n whether_o we_o be_v true_a christian_n or_o no_o lest_o we_o declare_v ourselves_o to_o other_o as_o the_o stony_a ground_n do_v mat._n 13.5_o 6._o so_o mar._n 10.22_o christ_n try_v the_o young_a man_n yea_o god_n by_o affliction_n try_v what_o measure_n of_o grace_n we_o have_v attain_v unto_o as_o what_o measure_n of_o faith_n and_o affiance_n we_o have_v in_o god_n so_o act_v
2.13_o four_o we_o can_v grow_v in_o grace_n except_o we_o be_v quicken_v imply_v hosea_n 14.7_o the_o philippian_n love_v to_o paul_n be_v dead_a till_o it_o be_v quicken_v and_o then_o it_o flourish_v phil._n 4.10_o five_o as_o long_o as_o we_o be_v dead_a we_o shall_v be_v so_o far_o from_o grow_v that_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o keep_v our_o own_o hence_o rev._n 3.2_o such_o man_n pine_v away_o as_o ezek_n 33_o 10._o and_o no_o marvel_n when_o it_o make_v they_o neglect_v the_o mean_n to_o keep_v life_n in_o they_o six_o this_o sin_n of_o deadness_n be_v worse_a than_o other_o sin_n and_o that_o in_o six_o respect_n 1._o other_o sin_n for_o the_o most_o part_n be_v but_o in_o one_o part_n of_o a_o man_n as_o pride_n in_o the_o heart_n drunkenness_n in_o the_o appetite_n etc._n etc._n but_o deadness_n be_v in_o the_o whole_a man_n it_o heap_v all_o misery_n upon_o a_o man_n as_o rev._n 3.17_o such_o a_o man_n be_v like_o judah_n isa._n 1.6_o have_v no_o sound_a part_n it_o be_v like_o the_o deluge_n that_o drown_v the_o whole_a world_n 2._o other_o sin_n be_v against_o one_o or_o two_o of_o the_o commandment_n but_o deadness_n be_v against_o all_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n against_o prayer_n hear_v all_o ordinance_n and_o sabbath_n for_o in_o all_o these_o we_o shall_v have_v life_n 3._o this_o sin_n be_v deep_a in_o the_o soul_n than_o any_o other_o sin_n a_o man_n will_v be_v wil-ling_a to_o part_v with_o any_o sin_n then_o deadness_n and_o to_o take_v up_o any_o duty_n then_o quicken_a judah_n be_v content_a to_o turn_v to_o god_n but_o not_o with_o her_o whole_a heart_n jerem._n 3.10_o 4._o other_o sin_n may_v be_v but_o act_n and_o we_o may_v not_o have_v a_o habit_n of_o they_o as_o we_o see_v in_o noah_n lot_n david_n etc._n etc._n but_o deadness_n be_v a_o habit_n eph._n 2.1_o and_o a_o estate_n of_o sin_n be_v worse_a than_o any_o act_n of_o sin_n 5._o other_o sin_n be_v the_o first_o death_n of_o the_o soul_n we_o be_v all_o by_o nature_n the_o child_n of_o wrath_n and_o be_v once_o dead_a but_o if_o after_o we_o be_v christian_n we_o grow_v dead_a again_o we_o be_v twice_o dead_a and_o it_o cause_v the_o second_o death_n not_o of_o damnation_n but_o of_o be_v dead_a after_o we_o be_v quicken_v six_o though_o god_n threaten_v hell_n and_o damnation_n against_o other_o sin_n yet_o more_o especial_o against_o deadness_n when_o we_o receive_v not_o the_o truth_n in_o the_o love_n of_o it_o as_o 2_o thes._n 2.10_o 11_o 12._o it_o be_v a_o most_o woeful_a thing_n when_o we_o do_v not_o love_v the_o truth_n ordinance_n obedience_n duty_n etc._n etc._n see_v also_o rev._n 2.4_o 5._o and_o 3.16_o now_o further_o to_o quicken_v we_o let_v we_o consider_v 1._o we_o have_v life_n and_o why_o shall_v not_o god_n have_v it_o in_o he_o we_o live_v move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v he_o give_v we_o life_n and_o breath_n why_o then_o shall_v we_o not_o give_v it_o he_o again_o the_o river_n that_o come_v from_o the_o sea_n return_v to_o it_o again_o we_o shall_v therefore_o with_o the_o macedonian_n 2_o cor._n 8.5_o yield_v ourselves_o to_o the_o lord_n 2._o all_o the_o world_n be_v alive_a in_o their_o course_n o_o let_v christian_n be_v alive_a in_o they_o as_o mich._n 4.5_o every_o man_n walk_v in_o the_o name_n of_o his_o god_n let_v we_o walk_v in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n they_o who_o belly_n be_v their_o god_n or_o their_o pleasure_n profit_n preferment_n etc._n etc._n their_o mind_n and_o affection_n run_v all_o that_o way_n why_o shall_v not_o we_o be_v as_o forward_o in_o our_o way_n 3._o consider_v the_o worth_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n eternal_a life_n the_o gospel_n prayer_n ordinance_n etc._n etc._n be_v they_o such_o poor_a beggarly_a thing_n that_o they_o be_v scarce_o worth_a look_v after_o yea_o they_o deserve_v our_o best_a affection_n 4._o if_o we_o be_v quicken_v nothing_o will_v be_v difficult_a for_o nothing_o be_v hard_a to_o a_o willing_a mind_n the_o difficulty_n of_o religion_n be_v over_o if_o a_o man_n be_v quicken_v to_o such_o a_o one_o god_n commandment_n be_v not_o grievous_a 1_o john_n 5.3_o whereas_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v dead_a there_o be_v the_o great_a labour_n require_v eccl._n 10.10_o it_o be_v hard_a for_o such_o to_o overcome_v lust_n to_o perform_v dury_n whereas_o quicken_a be_v as_o oil_n to_o the_o wheel_n it_o make_v it_o go_v easy_a 5._o it_o will_v yield_v a_o great_a deal_n of_o peace_n joy_n and_o comfort_n as_o psal._n 85.6_o revive_v we_o again_o o_o lord_n and_o we_o shall_v rejoice_v in_o thou_o such_o as_o follow_v god_n with_o a_o earnest_a heart_n have_v such_o joy_n as_o none_o else_o can_v meddle_v with_o god_n give_v they_o unknown_a comfort_n joy_n and_o peace_n 6._o it_o will_v make_v heaven_n itself_o to_o rejoice_v as_o the_o father_n of_o the_o prodigal_n this_o my_o son_n be_v dead_a and_o do_v live_v luke_n 15.32_o therefore_o its_o meet_a we_o shall_v rejoice_v so_o when_o a_o poor_a soul_n that_o be_v dead_a before_o be_v now_o quicken_v in_o his_o way_n the_o angel_n in_o heaven_n rejoice_v at_o it_o 7._o if_o we_o be_v quicken_v we_o shall_v not_o only_o do_v ourselves_o good_a but_o other_o also_o so_o it_o be_v with_o david_n psal._n 34.8_o himself_o be_v quicken_v o_o taste_n and_o see_v say_v he_o that_o the_o lord_n be_v good_a etc._n etc._n o_o fear_v the_o lord_n you_o his_o saint_n and_o v_o â—1_n come_v child_n harken_v unto_o i_o i_o will_v teach_v you_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n so_o it_o be_v with_o paul_n act_v 26.29_o will_v that_o thou_o and_o all_o that_o hear_v i_o this_o day_n be_v not_o only_o almost_o but_o altogether_o such_o as_o i_o be_o etc._n etc._n fenner_n alarm_n second_o part._n quest._n how_o do_v temporary_a believer_n wither_v and_o fall_v away_o from_o grace_n answ._n first_o in_o judgement_n when_o they_o fall_v from_o the_o ground_n of_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n whereof_o they_o be_v once_o persuade_v as_o many_o who_o for_o by-respect_n be_v carry_v from_o the_o truth_n which_o they_o once_o embrace_v such_o be_v demas_n who_o forsake_v the_o truth_n to_o embrace_v the_o present_a world_n the_o galatian_n who_o by_o little_a and_o little_o fall_v to_o another_o gospel_n gal._n 1.6_o at_o first_o through_o weakness_n and_o in_o part_n afterward_o in_o whole_a and_o by_o obstinacy_n hymenaeus_n and_o philetus_n who_o once_o hold_v the_o truth_n concern_v the_o resurrection_n but_o in_o short_a time_n err_v from_o the_o faith_n and_o destroy_v the_o faith_n of_o many_o 2_o tim._n 2.18_o as_o this_o be_v prophesy_v of_o these_o latter_a age_n so_o our_o eye_n have_v see_v it_o abundant_o fulfil_v in_o number_n in_o these_o our_o day_n who_o have_v depart_v from_o the_o faith_n and_o give_v heed_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o error_n and_o doctrine_n of_o devil_n 1_o tim._n 4.1_o by_o turn_v anabaptist_n anti-scripturists_a antitrinitarian_n seeker_n quaker_n ranter_n etc._n etc._n second_o in_o affection_n whereby_o they_o fall_v from_o their_o first_o love_n and_o zeal_n which_o once_o they_o have_v for_o god_n and_o goodness_n thus_o many_o who_o seem_v fervent_a in_o spirit_n and_o forward_a maintainer_n of_o religion_n be_v now_o cool_v and_o come_v to_o a_o state_n of_o indifferency_n if_o not_o of_o neutrality_n frame_v themselves_o to_o the_o time_n for_o their_o own_o profit_n preferment_n etc._n etc._n three_o in_o practice_n as_o the_o galatian_n who_o do_v run_v well_o but_o something_o let_v they_o and_o cast_v they_o back_o gal._n 5.7_o thus_o many_o who_o begin_v in_o the_o spirit_n end_n in_o the_o flesh_n who_o have_v escape_v the_o filthiness_n of_o the_o world_n be_v again_o entangle_v therein_o return_v with_o the_o dog_n to_o his_o vomit_n and_o with_o the_o wash_a sow_n to_o she_o wallow_v in_o the_o mire_n 2_o pet._n 2.20_o four_o in_o respect_n of_o mean_n which_o shall_v preserve_v they_o from_o apostasy_n some_o have_v seem_v to_o make_v conscience_n of_o hear_v the_o word_n preach_v and_o taste_v sweetness_n in_o it_o so_o that_o nothing_o can_v hinder_v they_o from_o take_v all_o opportunity_n of_o hear_v but_o now_o they_o distaste_v the_o woâ—d_n dislike_n and_o cry_v down_o the_o ministry_n or_o heap_v to_o themselves_o teacher_n after_o their_o own_o lust_n 2_o tim._n 4.3_o other_o that_o use_v to_o pray_v much_o and_o often_o and_o fervent_o but_o now_o they_o whole_o or_o in_o great_a part_n neglect_v it_o other_o that_o be_v diligent_a in_o instruct_v their_o family_n watch_v over_o their_o behaviour_n &c_n &c_n whole_o lay_v it_o aside_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o danger_n of_o these_o apostate_n answ._n first_o in_o regard_n of_o god_n they_o
our_o sin_n be_v a_o bitter_a cup_n to_o drink_v off_o hence_o matth._n 26.39_o 6._o this_o work_n christ_n finish_v and_o complete_v quest._n in_o what_o particular_n do_v his_o finish_v this_o work_n consist_v answ._n first_o in_o that_o he_o do_v it_o whole_o and_o universal_o there_o be_v not_o one_o tittle_n of_o the_o law_n which_o he_o do_v not_o fulfil_v second_o he_o finish_v it_o universal_o for_o part_n and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o full_o for_o degree_n he_o do_v not_o only_a love_n god_n but_o love_v he_o as_o much_o as_o the_o law_n require_v all_o that_o he_o do_v be_v so_o full_o do_v that_o there_o want_v not_o the_o least_o degree_n of_o grace_n in_o any_o duty_n three_o because_o he_o have_v not_o only_o a_o objective_a perfection_n in_o part_n and_o degree_n but_o also_o a_o subjective_a perfection_n all_o within_o he_o be_v thorough_o and_o perfect_o holy_a so_o that_o as_o we_o be_v original_o and_o actual_o pollute_v he_o be_v original_o and_o actual_o holy_a so_o that_o the_o law_n have_v no_o fault_n to_o find_v with_o he_o luk._n 1.35_o heb._n 7.26_o and_o 4.15_o four_o he_o finish_v it_o in_o respect_n of_o duration_n the_o law_n require_v continuance_n though_o there_o be_v perfection_n of_o part_n and_o degree_n and_o subjective_a perfection_n also_o yet_o curse_a be_v he_o that_o continue_v not_o therein_o gal._n 3.10_o five_o he_o so_o finish_v it_o that_o he_o leave_v nothing_o to_o be_v do_v either_o by_o angel_n or_o man_n in_o that_o way_n and_o kind_a as_o he_o do_v it_o object_n then_o what_o need_v diligence_n and_o zeal_n in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n sin_n or_o not_o sin_n all_o be_v one_o christ_n have_v do_v all_o &_o c_o answ._n our_o duty_n be_v not_o require_v to_o that_o end_n which_o christ_n be_v but_o yet_o they_o be_v necessary_o command_v for_o other_o end_n because_o god_n have_v command_v they_o as_o the_o way_n to_o walk_v in_o if_o we_o will_v be_v save_v as_o also_o to_o glorify_v god_n and_o to_o testify_v our_o thankfulness_n and_o love_n to_o he_o yea_o there_o be_v a_o inseparable_a connexion_n btween_n a_o man_n interest_v in_o christ_n and_o a_o holy_a life_n as_o there_o be_v in_o the_o fire_n with_o heat_n and_o light_n quest._n what_o be_v the_o property_n of_o the_o work_n which_o christ_n finish_v answ._n firâ—_n it_o be_v a_o work_n of_o infinite_a value_n because_o he_o be_v god_n as_o well_o as_o man_n second_o mediatory_a all_o that_o he_o do_v and_o suffer_v tend_v to_o a_o propitiation_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n so_o that_o as_o the_o nature_n of_o they_o be_v infinite_a so_o the_o end_n of_o they_o be_v precious_a and_o admirable_a three_o it_o be_v not_o only_o his_o work_n but_o our_o work_n he_o do_v they_o not_o for_o his_o own_o sake_n but_o for_o we_o four_o it_o be_v of_o necessity_n and_o that_o 1._o from_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n which_o be_v infinite_a can_v not_o be_v satisfy_v but_o by_o that_o which_o be_v of_o infinite_a value_n 2._o from_o the_o holiness_n of_o the_o law_n that_o admit_v of_o no_o work_n but_o what_o be_v perfect_a pure_a and_o holy_a 3._o from_o our_o own_o impotency_n which_o proclaim_v the_o necessity_n of_o christ_n perfection_n for_o take_v we_o as_o we_o be_v in_o ourselves_o and_o so_o we_o be_v nothing_o but_o sin_n and_o a_o curse_n instead_o of_o do_v god_n work_v we_o do_v the_o devil_n and_o take_v we_o as_o regenerate_v and_o then_o though_o we_o be_v partaker_n of_o god_n grace_n yet_o the_o remnant_n of_o corruption_n within_o we_o do_v stain_n and_o infect_v all_o we_o do_v five_o here_o be_v the_o glorious_a visibility_n of_o christ_n perfect_a work_n in_o his_o resurrection_n ascention_n and_o now_o sit_v at_o god_n right_a hand_n in_o glory_n which_o can_v not_o have_v be_v have_v not_o christ_n perfect_v his_o work_n quest._n what_o be_v we_o further_o bind_v to_o believe_v concern_v christ_n answ._n first_o that_o whatsoever_o christ_n have_v or_o be_v be_v not_o for_o himself_o but_o for_o we_o his_o fullness_n for_o our_o emptiness_n his_o atonement_n for_o our_o sin_n as_o the_o full_a breast_n be_v for_o suck_v to_o the_o child_n the_o virtue_n of_o the_o head_n for_o the_o member_n of_o the_o body_n the_o fullness_n of_o the_o fountain_n for_o the_o stream_n isa._n 9_o â—_o 1_o cor._n 1.30_o quest._n in_o what_o particular_n will_v this_o appear_v answ._n first_o his_o incarnation_n be_v for_o we_o not_o for_o angel_n nor_o for_o any_o other_o end_n if_o there_o have_v be_v but_o one_o man_n of_o all_o mankind_n to_o be_v save_v christ_n will_v have_v die_v as_o paul_n say_v gal._n 2.20_o who_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o it_o be_v not_o the_o multitude_n of_o believer_n which_o make_v christ_n to_o become_v man_n for_o comparative_o there_o be_v but_o a_o small_a remnant_n but_o it_o be_v because_o such_o be_v give_v to_o he_o as_o mediator_n and_o so_o he_o will_v be_v faithful_a for_o one_o as_o well_o as_o for_o many_o second_o all_o that_o christ_n do_v be_v not_o for_o himself_o but_o for_o we_o all_o his_o miracle_n joh._n 11.15_o his_o miracle_n tend_v to_o the_o confirmation_n of_o their_o faith_n so_o be_v his_o obedience_n to_o the_o law_n and_o fulfil_v the_o righteousness_n thereof_o for_o our_o sake_n three_o his_o suffering_n and_o render_v himself_o a_o atonement_n and_o sacrifice_n on_o the_o cross_n be_v for_o we_o isa._n 53.5_o he_o die_v for_o we_o give_v himself_o for_o we_o &c_n &c_n heb._n 12.24_o abel_n blood_n cry_v for_o vengeance_n but_o christ_n for_o mercy_n four_o the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o his_o mediation_n redound_v to_o we_o justification_n pardon_v of_o sin_n sanctification_n victory_n over_o lust_n assurance_n of_o god_n favour_n all_o these_o come_v by_o christ_n but_o to_o those_o only_o for_o who_o he_o be_v appoint_v a_o saviour_n second_o that_o all_o this_o be_v of_o god_n the_o father_n it_o be_v his_o will_n and_o gracious_a appointment_n that_o christ_n shall_v do_v all_o these_o thing_n for_o he_o col._n 1.14_o three_o it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o all_o god_n child_n to_o know_v and_o believe_v this_o fullness_n of_o christ_n for_o they_o and_o to_o look_v upon_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n as_o for_o they_o quest._n why_o be_v it_o their_o duty_n to_o do_v so_o answ._n first_o because_o otherwise_o christ_n will_v be_v in_o vain_a and_o not_o of_o that_o use_n that_o god_n have_v appoint_v he_o for_o the_o fountain_n run_v in_o vain_a if_o none_o will_v drink_v of_o it_o second_o because_o in_o and_o through_o he_o god_n do_v magnify_v his_o glory_n his_o attribute_n of_o grace_n mercy_n and_o unspeakable_a bounty_n so_o that_o if_o we_o do_v not_o thus_o receive_v christ_n we_o deprive_v god_n of_o all_o his_o intend_a glory_n three_o because_o of_o the_o insufficiency_n of_o all_o other_o thing_n to_o satisfy_v the_o trouble_a and_o break_a heart_n which_o may_v make_v we_o to_o fly_v to_o this_o and_o to_o say_v whither_o shall_v we_o go_v thou_o 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of_o his_o priestly_a office_n and_o the_o oblation_n of_o himself_o a_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n be_v the_o other_o second_o though_o christ_n in_o his_o prayer_n and_o death_n have_v special_a love_n and_o regard_n to_o some_o of_o mankind_n and_o not_o to_o all_o yet_o there_o be_v no_o man_n that_o be_v damn_v that_o can_v lay_v the_o blame_n any_o where_o but_o upon_o himself_o so_o hos._n 13.9_o death_n and_o hell_n be_v the_o wage_n of_o sin_n three_o we_o must_v distinguish_v of_o the_o sufficiency_n and_o worth_a of_o christ_n death_n in_o itself_o and_o the_o effectual_a application_n of_o it_o christ_n death_n be_v of_o value_n enough_o to_o redeem_v ten_o thousand_o world_n because_o its_o the_o
of_o our_o heart_n against_o the_o first_o motion_n and_o inclination_n unto_o sin_n and_o if_o they_o be_v enter_v at_o unaware_o we_o must_v repel_v they_o present_o upon_o our_o first_o discover_v of_o they_o it_o be_v good_a to_o crush_v this_o cockatrice_n in_o the_o shell_n four_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o nourish_v in_o our_o heart_n such_o corruption_n as_o be_v most_o dangerous_a to_o our_o soul_n health_n as_o 1._o watch_v against_o those_o sin_n to_o which_o through_o our_o natural_a corruption_n we_o be_v most_o incline_v and_o that_o 1._o because_o of_o all_o other_o we_o have_v most_o cause_n to_o abhor_v they_o see_v by_o they_o we_o have_v most_o dishonour_v and_o displease_v god_n 2._o they_o have_v most_o often_o wound_v our_o conscience_n and_o give_v we_o the_o great_a foil_n 3._o they_o have_v most_o disturb_v our_o inward_a peace_n and_o deprive_v we_o of_o spiritual_a joy_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n 4._o we_o be_v still_o most_o prone_a to_o fall_v into_o they_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v so_o much_o incline_v to_o they_o and_o our_o carnal_a love_n dote_v upon_o they_o 2._o we_o must_v most_o heedful_o watch_v against_o those_o sin_n which_o do_v most_o ordinary_o attend_v our_o special_a calling_n because_o be_v daily_o conversant_a in_o they_o they_o make_v daily_o and_o dangerous_a assault_n against_o our_o soul_n and_o by_o reason_n of_o our_o many_o fall_n and_o foil_n they_o become_v customable_a and_o hearden_n our_o heart_n in_o they_o hence_o be_v these_o exhortation_n luke_n 3.12_o 13_o 14._o and_o 12.15_o act_n 20.28_o 1_o pet._n 5.2_o 3._o we_o must_v watch_v over_o our_o heart_n that_o they_o be_v not_o draw_v away_o with_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o time_n and_o country_n wherein_o we_o live_v because_o we_o be_v apt_a to_o follow_v a_o multitude_n to_o do_v evil_a and_o be_v easy_o lead_v aside_o by_o bad_a example_n and_o be_v fall_v into_o they_o we_o be_v apt_a to_o continue_v in_o they_o without_o remorse_n the_o multitude_n of_o offender_n take_v away_o the_o sense_n of_o sin_n five_o we_o must_v keep_v the_o like_a watch_n over_o our_o sense_n which_o be_v the_o gate_n of_o our_o soul_n by_o which_o all_o thing_n enter_v which_o watch_n do_v chief_o consist_v in_o two_o thing_n 1._o in_o restrain_v they_o of_o their_o liberty_n and_o not_o suffer_v they_o to_o rove_v at_o their_o pleasure_n nor_o to_o satisfy_v themselves_o even_o to_o satiety_n with_o sensual_a delight_n and_o full_a fruition_n of_o their_o several_a object_n but_o sometime_o stop_v they_o in_o their_o course_n we_o shall_v call_v they_o to_o a_o account_n whether_o the_o thing_n about_o which_o they_o be_v exercise_v be_v as_o profitable_a to_o our_o soul_n as_o pleasant_a to_o our_o sense_n 2._o when_o we_o allow_v our_o sense_n to_o take_v their_o pleasure_n we_o must_v careful_o take_v heed_n that_o they_o delight_v themselves_o only_o in_o thing_n lawful_a both_o for_o matter_n measure_n and_o manner_n so_o use_v these_o sensual_a pleasure_n as_o not_o abuse_v they_o as_o help_n to_o make_v we_o to_o go_v on_o more_o cheerful_o in_o our_o way_n and_o not_o as_o impediment_n to_o hinder_v we_o in_o our_o journey_n quest._n how_o must_v we_o watch_v over_o our_o eye_n answ._n by_o not_o suffer_v they_o to_o rove_v about_o at_o pleasure_n and_o to_o glut_v themselves_o with_o delightful_a sight_n and_o restrain_v they_o as_o much_o as_o we_o can_v that_o they_o do_v not_o behold_v that_o in_o this_o kind_n which_o be_v not_o lawful_a to_o covet_v for_o of_o see_v come_v love_v and_o of_o love_v lust_a and_o desire_v matth._n 5.28_o we_o must_v keep_v they_o from_o gaze_v upon_o any_o thing_n that_o may_v be_v to_o we_o a_o ground_n of_o tentation_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v draw_v into_o any_o sin_n or_o which_o may_v be_v a_o distraction_n to_o we_o in_o god_n service_n thus_o job_n watch_v over_o his_o eye_n job_n 31.1_o and_o this_o be_v solomon_n meaning_n when_o he_o say_v that_o the_o wise_a man_n eye_n be_v in_o his_o head_n but_o the_o eye_n of_o a_o fool_n be_v in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n eccles._n 2.14_o because_o a_o wise_a man_n leave_v not_o his_o eye_n to_o their_o own_o liberty_n but_o govern_v they_o by_o discretion_n whereas_o fool_n suffer_v they_o to_o rove_v every_o where_o into_o which_o folly_n david_n fall_v when_o he_o suffer_v his_o eye_n to_o gaze_v upon_o the_o beauty_n of_o bathshebah_n and_o therefore_o afterward_o he_o keep_v a_o sure_a watch_n over_o they_o and_o entreat_v god_n to_o turn_v away_o his_o eye_n from_o behold_v vanity_n psal._n 119.37_o quest._n how_o must_v we_o watch_v over_o our_o ear_n answ._n to_o keep_v they_o from_o hear_v any_o thing_n that_o be_v vain_a and_o sinful_a tend_v to_o the_o corrupt_a of_o our_o soul_n or_o the_o hinder_v of_o they_o in_o their_o growth_n in_o grace_n all_o filthy_a speech_n tend_v to_o god_n dishonour_n and_o to_o our_o own_o and_o our_o neighbour_n hurt_v so_o do_v all_o unsavoury_a talk_n bitter_a taunt_n unchristan_a jest_n whisper_n backbiting_n and_o slander_v and_o all_o such_o discourse_n as_o feed_v the_o flesh_n and_o starve_v the_o spirit_n wed_v we_o to_o the_o world_n and_o wean_v we_o from_o god_n we_o must_v therefore_o stop_v our_o ear_n against_o these_o bewitch_a sorcery_n and_o not_o for_o the_o please_a our_o carnal_a sense_n hazard_v the_o destruction_n of_o our_o precious_a soul_n the_o ear_n like_o conduit-pipe_n convey_v into_o the_o soul_n either_o the_o clear_a stream_n of_o the_o water_n of_o life_n or_o the_o filthy_a puddle_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n quest._n how_o must_v we_o watch_v over_o our_o palate_n ans._n that_o we_o do_v not_o to_o please_v our_o palate_n use_v such_o excess_n in_o our_o diet_n as_o will_v disenable_a we_o to_o christian_a duty_n know_v that_o the_o end_n of_o our_o eat_n be_v to_o refresh_v and_o strengthen_v our_o body_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a for_o god_n service_n that_o have_v feed_v they_o and_o not_o the_o pamper_n of_o the_o flesh_n with_o sensual_a delight_n to_o give_v way_n to_o our_o appetite_n be_v to_o bring_v innumerable_a evil_n upon_o ourselves_o as_o upon_o our_o body_n sickness_n and_o death_n upon_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n both_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n unfitness_n to_o any_o good_a action_n drowsiness_n or_o vain_a mirth_n shortness_n of_o memory_n dulness_n of_o understanding_n wanton_a dalliance_n and_o inflammation_n of_o our_o heart_n with_o unlawful_a lust_n quest._n how_o must_v we_o watch_v over_o our_o sense_n of_o touch_v answ._n that_o to_o please_v it_o we_o do_v not_o enslave_v ourselves_o to_o effeminate_a daintiness_n think_v ourselves_o undo_v if_o we_o can_v roll_v ourselves_o upon_o our_o bed_n of_o down_o and_o go_v in_o soft_a raiment_n and_o dives-like_a be_v clothe_v in_o purple_a and_o fine_a linen_n every_o day_n but_o we_o shall_v so_o inure_v ourselves_o that_o we_o may_v not_o think_v it_o strange_a and_o intolerable_a to_o lie_v hardly_o and_o go_v hardly_o if_o christ_n who_o suffer_v so_o much_o for_o we_o call_v we_o to_o suffer_v a_o little_a for_o the_o testimony_n of_o his_o truth_n much_o more_o must_v we_o restrain_v this_o sense_n from_o unlawful_a object_n as_o unchaste_a kiss_n lascivious_a embrace_n and_o wanton_a dalliance_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o inflame_a of_o our_o heart_n with_o unclean_a lust_n and_o defile_v our_o body_n which_o shall_v be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n quest._n how_o must_v we_o watch_v over_o our_o tongue_n answ._n we_o must_v resolve_v with_o david_n psal._n 39.1_o i_o will_v take_v heed_n to_o my_o way_n that_o i_o sin_v not_o with_o my_o tongue_n for_o the_o well_o order_v thereof_o be_v a_o matter_n of_o great_a moment_n for_o further_a or_o hinder_v we_o in_o our_o christian_a conversation_n prov._n 15.4_o a_o wholesome_a tongue_n be_v a_o tree_n of_o life_n etc._n etc._n if_o we_o use_v it_o well_o it_o will_v be_v our_o glory_n it_o be_v a_o notable_a instrument_n of_o glorify_v god_n by_o speak_v to_o his_o praise_n and_o then_o if_o we_o honour_v god_n he_o will_v honour_v we_o 1_o sam._n 2.30_o but_o if_o we_o abuse_v it_o to_o sin_n it_o will_v become_v our_o shame_n see_v thereby_o we_o dishonour_v god_n who_o have_v give_v it_o we_o and_o all_o good_a thing_n hereby_o we_o may_v edify_v our_o brethren_n prov._n 15.7_o and_o 25.11_o but_o if_o we_o vent_v froth_n and_o filthiness_n we_o shall_v corrupt_v they_o 1_o cor._n 15.31_o by_o the_o well_o use_v of_o it_o we_o shall_v have_v comfort_n prov._n 15.23_o and_o 18.20_o it_o evidence_v that_o we_o be_v upright_o in_o god_n sight_n psal._n 37.30_o perfect_a man_n jam._n 3.2_o but_o the_o contrary_n be_v a_o sign_n of_o a_o rot_a and_o wicked_a
manifold_a be_v the_o witness_n of_o conscience_n answ._n twofold_a either_o to_o accuse_v or_o to_o excuse_v rom._n 2.15_o to_o accuse_v for_o evil_a to_o excuse_v by_o free_v from_o evil_n unjust_o lay_v to_o one_o charge_n the_o jew_n conscience_n accuse_v joh._n 8.9_o st._n pauls_n excuse_v act._n 23.1_o hence_o follow_v trouble_v or_o peace_n to_o a_o man_n soul_n as_o matth._n 27.4_o rom._n 5.1_o quest._n what_o be_v a_o good_a conscience_n answ._n that_o conscience_n be_v say_v to_o be_v good_a when_o it_o obey_v such_o light_n and_o direction_n as_o it_o do_v think_v and_o take_v to_o be_v true_a and_o sound_a light_n and_o direction_n act._n 23.1_o quest._n how_o many_o thing_n concur_v to_o make_v up_o a_o good_a conscience_n answ._n first_o the_o matter_n whereupon_o it_o work_v which_o be_v a_o conformity_n in_o the_o whole_a man_n to_o the_o whole_a will_n of_o god_n god_n will_v make_v know_v to_o man_n be_v man_n rule_n whereunto_o all_o his_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n ought_v to_o be_v conform_v second_o the_o proper_a act_n of_o it_o where_o this_o matter_n be_v to_o be_v find_v the_o conscience_n will_v bear_v witness_n and_o give_v a_o true_a testimony_n thereunto_o three_o the_o consequence_n follow_v thereupon_o which_o be_v peace_n and_o quietness_n to_o the_o soul._n such_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v perfect_a in_o man_n innocency_n but_o by_o his_o fall_n it_o be_v clean_o lose_v and_o become_v a_o evil_a conscience_n for_o gen._n 6.5_o quest._n how_o do_v a_o evil_a conscience_n fail_v in_o the_o proper_a work_n thereof_o answ._n sometime_o in_o defect_n sometime_o in_o a_o excess_n 1._o in_o the_o defect_n when_o it_o suffer_v a_o man_n to_o run_v into_o all_o evil_a and_o do_v neither_o check_n nor_o trouble_v he_o for_o the_o same_o call_v a_o sear_a conscience_n 1_o tim._n 4.2_o 2._o in_o the_o excess_n when_o it_o do_v so_o out_o of_o measure_n trouble_v he_o as_o it_o take_v away_o all_o hope_n of_o pardon_n and_o hinder_v sound_a and_o true_a repentance_n yea_o and_o make_v his_o life_n a_o burden_n to_o himself_o so_o judas_n matth._n 27.3_o 4_o 5._o hence_o isai._n 57.20_o 21._o quest._n what_o must_v concur_v to_o the_o renovation_n of_o conscience_n and_o make_v it_o good_a answ._n first_o faith_n in_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n whereby_o the_o conscience_n be_v purge_v and_o purify_v from_o the_o natural_a defilement_n which_o it_o have_v heb._n 9.14_o hence_o we_o be_v exhort_v heb._n 10.22_o to_o draw_v near_o with_o a_o pure_a heart_n etc._n etc._n second_o a_o sanctify_a work_n of_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o the_o heart_n be_v alienate_v from_o sin_n and_o make_v watchful_a against_o it_o and_o withal_o it_o be_v put_v on_o to_o conform_v itself_o to_o the_o holy_a will_n of_o god_n which_o conformity_n be_v true_a and_o entire_a without_o hypocrisy_n move_v the_o conscience_n to_o bear_v witness_n thereunto_o rom._n 9.1_o 2_o cor._n 1.12_o this_o be_v style_v a_o pure_a conscience_n 1_o tim._n 3.9_o 2_o tim._n 1.3_o and_o a_o conscience_n void_a of_o offence_n act._n 24.16_o quest._n what_o then_o since_o man_n fall_n be_v count_v a_o good_a conscience_n answ._n first_o that_o which_o give_v a_o true_a testimony_n of_o a_o man_n faith_n in_o christ_n for_o the_o pardon_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n heb._n 10.22_o second_o which_o bear_v witness_n to_o his_o conformity_n in_o the_o whole_a man_n to_o the_o holy_a will_n of_o god_n in_o all_o manner_n of_o duty_n to_o god_n and_o man_n act._n 24.16_o particular_o and_o special_o in_o those_o duty_n which_o belong_v to_o his_o particular_a call_n whereof_o he_o be_v to_o give_v a_o especial_a account_n matt._n 25.21_o three_o that_o which_o work_v peace_n and_o quiet_a in_o the_o soul_n rom._n 5.1_o 2_o cor._n 1.12_o dr._n gouge_n on_o heb._n quest._n what_o other_o definition_n may_v be_v give_v of_o conscience_n answ._n conscience_n be_v the_o judgement_n of_o a_o man_n concern_v himself_o and_o his_o own_o way_n in_o reference_n and_o subordination_n to_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n dr._n ames_n or_o it_o be_v the_o soul_n recoil_v on_o its_o self_n ward_n dike_n or_o it_o be_v the_o soul_n act_v and_o reflect_v on_o itself_o and_o on_o all_o a_o man_n own_o action_n quest._n how_o many_o sort_n of_o good_a conscience_n be_v there_o answ._n a_o good_a trouble_a conscience_n bona_fw-la turbata_fw-la second_o a_o good_a quiet_a conscience_n bona_fw-la pacata_fw-la quest._n what_o goodness_n must_v concur_v to_o a_o right_n good_a conscience_n answ._n first_o a_o goodness_n of_o sincerity_n second_o a_o goodness_n of_o security_n it_o must_v be_v honest_a bona_fw-la &_o pacate_v bona_fw-la quest._n what_o then_o be_v a_o true_o good_a conscience_n answ._n a_o good_a conscience_n be_v that_o which_o be_v right_o purify_v and_o right_o pacify_v by_o the_o word_n blood_n and_o spirit_n of_o christ_n regular_o perform_v all_o the_o office_n unto_o which_o it_o be_v design_v quest._n what_o must_v it_o be_v purify_v from_o answ._n first_o ignorance_n a_o conscience_n void_a of_o knowledge_n be_v void_a of_o goodness_n the_o blindy_a conscience_n be_v always_o a_o ill_a conscience_n tit._n 1.15_o second_o from_o error_n the_o erroneous_a conscience_n be_v ever_o a_o desperate_a and_o dangerous_a conscience_n look_v what_o swine_n be_v to_o a_o garden_n a_o wild_a boar_n to_o a_o vine-yard_n young_a fox_n to_o grape_n etc._n etc._n such_o be_v a_o erroneous_a conscience_n to_o church_n doctrine_n truth_n grace_n and_o duty_n it_o overturn_v all_o it_o engage_v herod_n under_o a_o opinion_n of_o piety_n to_o destroy_v john_n to_o save_v his_o wicked_a oath_n mat._n 14.9_o other_o make_v void_a god_n command_v to_o make_v good_a their_o own_o vow_n jer._n 44.16_o it_o make_v paul_n to_o persecute_v the_o church_n act._n 26.9_o other_o to_o compass_n sea_n and_o land_n to_o make_v proselyte_n matth._n 23.15_o three_o from_o natural_a deadness_n or_o hardness_n heb._n 9.14_o a_o dead_a conscience_n be_v not_o for_o a_o live_a god_n quest._n how_o must_v conscience_n be_v purify_v answ._n first_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o great_a heart-searcher_n and_o conscience-purifier_n heb._n 4.12_o joh._n 15.3_o &_o 17.17_o this_o remove_v ignorance_n psal._n 119.105_o 130._o it_o rectify_v error_n be_v a_o voice_n behind_o we_o isa._n â—0_n 21_o end_v all_o controversy_n isa._n 8.26_o resolve_v all_o doubt_n luke_n 10.26_o remove_v deadness_n and_o hardness_n jer._n 23.29_o it_o be_v a_o hammer_n to_o soften_v it_o be_v immortal_a seed_n etc._n etc._n 1_o pet._n 1.23_o hence_o psal._n 119.25_o 50_o 93._o second_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n further_o purify_v it_o heb._n 9.14_o and_o 10.22_o 1_o joh._n 1.7_o three_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n together_o with_o the_o word_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n purify_v it_o joh._n 6.63_o heb._n 9.14_o the_o spirit_n heal_v those_o disease_n before_o mention_v 1._o ignorance_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o illumination_n ephes._n 1.17_o 2._o error_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n joh._n 14.17_o 3._o deadness_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o life_n rom._n 8.2_o its_o refiner_n fire_n etc._n etc._n mal._n 3.2_o hence_o isa._n 4.4_o quest._n what_o must_v conscience_n be_v pacify_v from_o answ._n first_o it_o must_v be_v at_o peace_n from_o the_o dominion_n of_o sin_n there_o be_v a_o peace_n when_o sin_n and_o satan_n be_v strong_o arm_v and_o keep_v the_o house_n luke_n 11._o â—1_n but_o this_o be_v the_o peace_n of_o a_o sleepy_a not_o of_o a_o awaken_v conscience_n woe_n to_o they_o luke_n 6.25_o amos._n 6.1_o 3._o conscientia_fw-la pacate_v optima_fw-la may_v be_v vitiose_fw-la pessima_fw-la in_o tali_fw-la pace_fw-la amaritudo_fw-la mea_fw-la amarissima_fw-la ber._n there_o be_v no_o peace_n to_o the_o wicked_a isa._n 57_o ult_n 2_o pet._n 2.3_o second_o from_o the_o rage_n of_o satan_n this_o be_v the_o happy_a peace_n promise_v to_o believer_n matth._n 16.18_o the_o sum_n of_o that_o promise_n rom._n 16.20_o the_o god_n of_o peace_n shall_v bruise_v satan_n under_o your_o foot_n short_o three_o from_o the_o displeasure_n of_o god_n when_o we_o can_v say_v rom._n 5.1_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n we_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n this_o be_v the_o best_a part_n of_o our_o peace_n such_o as_o the_o world_n can_v give_v john_n 14.27_o so_o phil._n 4.7_o this_o guard_v the_o soul_n from_o all_o fear_n and_o assault_n of_o the_o law_n sin_n gild_n death_n hell_n and_o satan_n quest._n what_o must_v conscience_n be_v pacify_v by_o answ._n first_o by_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n be_v pacify_v and_o restore_v to_o peace_n hence_o the_o gospel_n be_v call_v the_o word_n of_o peace_n etc._n etc._n act_v 10.36_o rom._n 10.15_o 2_o cor._n 5.18_o isa._n 57.19_o and_o 52.7_o second_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n this_o be_v the_o procure_a cause_n of_o
any_o that_o have_v take_v pain_n for_o he_o to_o go_v away_o unrewarded_a much_o less_o will_v god_n suffer_v such_o as_o have_v endure_v so_o much_o for_o he_o to_o go_v away_o uncrowned_a rom._n 8.17_o six_o for_o the_o consolation_n of_o other_o when_o they_o see_v that_o all_o thing_n fall_v alike_o to_o all_o seven_o that_o we_o may_v the_o better_o imitate_v they_o in_o their_o virtue_n when_o by_o their_o suffering_n we_o see_v that_o they_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o same_o nature_n with_o ourselves_o eight_o that_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o judge_v aright_o who_o be_v indeed_o happy_a and_o who_o be_v true_o calamitous_a and_o miserable_a nine_o for_o the_o clear_n of_o his_o own_o justice_n as_o in_o david_n ten_o for_o purge_v out_o corruption_n by_o the_o rod_n of_o correction_n eleven_o to_o wean_v they_o from_o the_o world_n by_o embitter_v it_o to_o they_o as_o in_o the_o prodigal_n twelve_o to_o prevent_v sin_n by_o hedge_v up_o the_o way_n with_o thorn_n hosea_n 2.6_o thirteen_o to_o make_v they_o fly_v to_o god_n as_o the_o child_n to_o the_o mother_n when_o it_o be_v fright_v see_v stock_n on_o mal._n ch_z 3._o p._n 236._o quest._n but_o what_o shall_v we_o say_v to_o extraordinary_a affliction_n answ._n they_o be_v no_o good_a proof_n of_o a_o bad_a person_n or_o condition_n as_o in_o job_n etc._n etc._n obj._n but_o will_v god_n so_o afflict_v i_o if_o i_o be_v his_o child_n answ._n so_o how_o so_o obj._n i_o be_o cross_v in_o a_o child_n as_o never_o man_n be_v so_o ungrateful_a so_o unnatural_a answ._n yea_o except_o david_n eli_n and_o yet_o they_o be_v belove_v obj._n oh_o but_o i_o have_v such_o a_o beast_n to_o my_o husband_n as_o never_o woman_n have_v answ._n yea_o abigail_n obj._n oh_o but_o my_o estate_n be_v so_o break_a that_o i_o be_o worth_a nothing_o answ._n so_o be_v david_n at_o ziklag_n so_o naomy_n and_o yet_o belove_v obj._n oh_o but_o i_o have_v sell_v all_o and_o now_o want_v bread_n answ._n so_o do_v the_o widow_n of_o sarepta_n 2_o king_n 4.1_o so_o neh._n 5.2_o etc._n etc._n and_o lam._n 5.6_o 10._o obj._n oh_o but_o my_o body_n be_v smite_v too_o answ._n so_o be_v david_n psal._n 32.3_o and_o job_n and_o yet_o belove_v ob._n but_o i_o be_o disable_v from_o all_o service_n i_o can_v neither_o pray_v nor_o read_v nor_o hear_v nor_o live_v nor_o die_v answ._n so_o the_o saint_n ps._n 102.3_o etc._n etc._n the_o church_n in_o isaiah_n and_o yet_o belove_v ob._n oh_o but_o my_o spirit_n be_v wound_v i_o be_o scorch_v with_o hell-flame_n in_o my_o conscience_n answ._n so_o job_n and_o david_n and_o yet_o belove_v ob._n oh_o but_o i_o be_o tear_v in_o piece_n with_o hellish_a blasphemous_a tentation_n answ._n christ_n have_v such_o offer_v from_o satan_n and_o yet_o belove_v ob._n oh_o but_o i_o be_o haunt_v with_o lust_n now_o impure_a lust_n then_o covetous_a revengful_a lust_n etc._n etc._n answ._n so_o be_v paul_n rom._n 7.14_o etc._n etc._n gal_n 5.17_o yet_o belove_v resolve_v therefore_o that_o neither_o thing_n present_a nor_o thing_n to_o come_v shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o christ._n for_o no_o affliction_n forfeit_v our_o title_n ob._n oh_o but_o i_o be_v sin_n passion_n tentation_n answ._n let_v they_o be_v what_o they_o will_n if_o they_o be_v affliction_n to_o we_o if_o they_o tire_v wound_n and_o make_v we_o cry_v to_o god_n as_o jehosaphat_n do_v when_o they_o pursue_v we_o they_o weaken_v not_o our_o title_n ob._n oh_o but_o the_o smart_n of_o they_o may_v cause_v that_o without_o the_o hatred_n of_o sin_n they_o may_v make_v we_o weary_a because_o painful_a not_o sinful_a answ._n 1._o they_o may_v but_o these_o two_o be_v not_o well_o oppose_v painfulness_n come_v after_o from_o the_o sinfulness_n be_v they_o not_o sinful_a you_o can_v brook_v they_o well_o enough_o for_o their_o pleasure_n and_o prosperity_n second_o if_o oppose_v know_v the_o pain_n in_o hippocrite_n only_o follow_v sin_n commit_v whereas_o thou_o arr_o distress_v before_o hand_n and_o be_v afraid_a to_o commit_v sin_n and_o cry_v as_o paul_n rome_n 7_o 24._o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o this_o body_n of_o death_n three_o only_o great_a sin_n be_v painful_a if_o nothing_o but_o pain_n be_v heed_v whereas_o thou_o be_v trouble_v with_o the_o first_o motion_n with_o the_o whole_a body_n of_o sin_n four_o sin_n be_v only_o painful_a to_o the_o unsanctified_a whereas_o thou_o be_v as_o much_o trouble_v for_o want_n of_o faith_n love_n humility_z thankfulness_n as_o for_o the_o overflow_a of_o sin_n five_o pain_n make_v a_o hypocrite_n howl_v but_o not_o to_o god_n at_o least_o in_o the_o first_o place_n but_o sin_n drive_v a_o davia_n first_o to_o god_n then_o to_o man_n it_o end_v in_o prayer_n not_o in_o fret_v despair_n etc._n etc._n and_o be_v it_o thus_o with_o thou_o either_o thou_o must_v condemn_v david_n or_o confess_v that_o a_o man_n may_v be_v cross_v in_o wife_n child_n house_n good_n friend_n kinsman_n all_o at_o once_o nay_o hazard_v in_o his_o life_n tempt_v in_o his_o soul_n trouble_v in_o his_o conscience_n yea_o plunge_v into_o a_o sea_n of_o misery_n and_o yet_o be_v dear_a to_o and_o belove_v of_o god_n dr._n harris_n quest._n what_o other_o reason_n may_v be_v render_v why_o god_n child_n be_v exercise_v with_o grievous_a cross_n answ._n because_o they_o be_v so_o beset_v with_o corruption_n and_o therefore_o must_v be_v purge_v for_o first_o god_n child_n will_v sometime_o venture_v on_o noisome_a meat_n and_o hurtful_a poison_n they_o will_v feed_v on_o grosser_n sin_n they_o will_v drink_v in_o the_o puddle_n of_o iniquity_n and_o when_o the_o child_n have_v so_o do_v what_o shall_v the_o father_n do_v if_o david_n will_v lie_v and_o commit_v adultery_n and_o murder_v the_o innocent_a what_o can_v god_n do_v less_o unless_o he_o will_v have_v he_o spoil_v then_o scourge_v he_o thorough_o when_o he_o will_v be_v walk_v so_o near_o hells-mouth_n then_o take_v he_o by_o the_o heel_n and_o make_v he_o believe_v that_o he_o will_v throw_v he_o in_o it_o be_v bettet_n he_o shall_v lose_v his_o sin_n they_o god_n his_o child_n second_o if_o they_o fall_v not_o to_o deadly_a poison_n yet_o will_v they_o surfeit_v of_o lawful_a meat_n and_o pleasure_n unlawful_o so_o childish_a we_o be_v that_o we_o can_v be_v turn_v lose_v to_o delight_n and_o keep_v a_o mean_a we_o can_v have_v prosperity_n but_o we_o abuse_v it_o swell_v brag_v snuff_n look_v over_o our_o brethren_n and_o forget_v ourselves_o it_o be_v so_o with_o david_n psa._n 30.6.7_o hezekiah_n jsa_n 39.2_o three_o god_n have_v but_o need_n to_o diet_n the_o best_a of_o we_o sometime_o we_o be_v so_o lazy_a when_o we_o be_v full_a as_o man_n after_o a_o feast_n we_o follow_v our_o calling_n as_o if_o we_o will_v drop_v a_o sleep_n we_o perform_v exercise_n of_o religion_n as_o child_n say_v their_o lesson_n mind_v every_o thing_n rather_o than_o that_o in_o hand_n we_o come_v to_o god_n ordinance_n as_o feed_v wanton_n to_o a_o feast_n nothing_o please_v unless_o it_o be_v some_o cickshaw_n or_o new_a invention_n though_o the_o worst_a dish_n upon_o the_o table_n so_o one_o trick_n of_o wit_n do_v more_o affect_v than_o twenty_o gracious_a sentence_n it_o stand_v the_o lord_n therefore_o upon_o if_o he_o will_v provide_v for_o his_o harvest_n and_o our_o good_a to_o take_v some_o pain_n with_o we_o lest_o he_o fail_v of_o his_o vintage_n while_o we_o want_v dress_v four_o cross_n have_v need_v to_o come_v and_o to_o come_v thick_a and_o to_o come_v in_o strength_n to_o the_o strong_a of_o we_o because_o in_o the_o best_a there_o be_v many_o and_o strong_a corruption_n oh_o the_o pride_n the_o pride_n the_o unbelief_n the_o ignorances_n the_o self-love_n that_o lodge_v in_o the_o pure_a soul_n so_o that_o the_o child_n will_v be_v spill_v if_o the_o rod_n be_v spare_v five_o as_o god_n lay_v many_o cross_n on_o we_o so_o we_o may_v thank_v ourselves_o for_o many_o too_o not_o only_o because_o we_o deserve_v they_o but_o in_o that_o we_o work_v they_o out_o of_o our_o own_o bowel_n for_o many_o we_o draw_v upon_o ourselves_o by_o riot_n idleness_n rage_n etc._n etc._n and_o other_o though_o heavy_a enough_o we_o make_v more_o heavy_a through_o our_o own_o folly_n whilst_o we_o rake_v into_o our_o wound_n look_v no_o high_a and_o what_o with_o unbelief_n and_o impatience_n we_o double_v the_o cross_n on_o ourselves_o when_o god_n afflict_v we_o in_o measure_n we_o make_v our_o cross_n beyond_o measure_n because_o we_o keep_v no_o mean_a in_o mourning_n yea_o we_o provoke_v our_o father_n to_o give_v we_o the_o more_o for_o our_o mutter_n and_o struggle_v dr._n harris_n p._n
of_o bitterness_n yet_o i_o will_v lodge_v he_o as_o near_o my_o heart_n as_o may_v be_v five_o as_o liâ—ht_n be_v to_o a_o man_n that_o have_v lie_v long_o in_o a_o dungeon_n as_o the_o haven_n be_v to_o the_o mariner_n that_o have_v be_v long_o toss_v at_o the_o sea_n so_o shall_v heaven_n be_v to_o that_o soul_n that_o have_v be_v under_o long_a and_o grievous_a affliction_n quest._n what_o must_v we_o do_v to_o prepare_v for_o affliction_n ansâ—_n first_o get_v a_o stock_n of_o grace_n for_o sickness_n be_v a_o time_n of_o spend_v not_o get_v grace_n wo_n to_o that_o man_n that_o have_v his_o grace_n to_o get_v when_o he_o shall_v use_v they_o now_o the_o grace_n to_o be_v stir_v up_o beforehand_o be_v 1._o a_o true_a and_o a_o stronâ—_n fâ—ith_o for_o a_o little_a faith_n will_v faint_v under_o great_a affliction_n when_o the_o winâ—e_n blow_v fierce_o peter_n little_a faith_n â—ailed_v mat._n 14.30_o 2._o a_o great_a measure_n of_o patience_n to_o enable_v we_o to_o wait_v quiet_o and_o content_o till_o god_n come_v in_o with_o help_n who_o many_o time_n defer_v till_o the_o four_o watch_n of_o the_o niâ—ht_n as_o mat._n 14.25_o 3._o a_o great_a stock_n of_o self-denial_n humility_n contempt_n of_o the_o world_n heavenly_a mindedness_n such_o will_v be_v as_o safe_a as_o noâ—â—_n in_o the_o aâ—k_n and_o as_o those_o which_o have_v sufficient_a food_n in_o the_o seven_o year_n dearth_n in_o egypt_n second_o a_o stock_n of_o assurance_n of_o salvation_n for_o grace_n without_o assurance_n and_o knowledge_n of_o it_o can_v comfort_v in_o the_o day_n of_o distress_n â—ob_v 19.25_o this_o be_v job_n comfort_v so_o paul_n rom._n 8._o â—8_o three_o a_o stock_n of_o divine_a experience_n whereby_o we_o may_v argue_v from_o they_o in_o the_o day_n of_o adversity_n so_o moses_n numb_a 14.19_o and_o david_n 1_o sam._n 17.37_o and_o paul_n 2_o cor._n 1.10_o four_o a_o stock_n of_o sermon_n we_o shall_v use_v sermon_n as_o good_a husband_n do_v their_o money_n some_o they_o lay_v out_o for_o their_o present_a occasion_n and_o some_o they_o lie_v up_o in_o case_n of_o sickness_n hence_o isa._n 42.23_o we_o be_v command_v to_o hear_v for_o aftertime_n five_o a_o stock_n of_o scripture-promises_a which_o will_v be_v as_o so_o many_o revive_a cordial_n and_o spiritual_a anchor_n to_o uphold_v we_o from_o perish_v in_o the_o day_n of_o distress_n so_o dâ—vid_n psal._n 119.92_o i_o have_v perish_v in_o my_o affliction_n unless_o thy_o law_n have_v be_v my_o delight_n quest._n but_o what_o may_v we_o do_v to_o know_v the_o meaning_n and_o voice_n of_o god_n roâ—_n answ._n god_n rod_n ordinary_o speak_v three_o language_n 1._o it_o correct_v for_o sin_n 2._o it_o try_v and_o exercise_n grace_n 3._o it_o instruct_v in_o holiness_n sometime_o it_o be_v for_o the_o two_o latter_a and_o not_o for_o the_o former_a as_o in_o job_n and_o the_o blind_a man_n case_n but_o usual_o it_o be_v for_o all_o three_o lam._n 3.39_o isa._n 42.24_o luke_n 1.20_o 1_o cor._n 11.30_o quest._n how_o shall_v we_o know_v whether_o our_o affliction_n be_v only_o for_o trial_n and_o instruction_n and_o not_o for_o sin_n answ._n it_o be_v safe_a to_o believe_v that_o they_o be_v for_o sin_n also_o when_o upon_o ourselves_o though_o out_o of_o charity_n we_o judge_v they_o not_o so_o to_o other_o rom._n 5.12_o for_o though_o all_o affliction_n be_v not_o send_v direct_o and_o special_o for_o sin_n yet_o sin_n be_v the_o original_n of_o all_o affliction_n quest._n what_o course_n must_v we_o take_v to_o find_v out_o that_o particular_a sin_n for_o which_o god_n correct_v we_o answ._n first_o sometime_o we_o may_v read_v our_o sin_n in_o our_o punishment_n as_o in_o adonibezek_n judg._n 1.7_o second_o consider_v what_o that_o sin_n be_v for_o which_o thy_o conscience_n most_o accuse_v thou_o three_o what_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o thy_o constitution_n what_o be_v thy_o dilectum_fw-la delictum_fw-la thy_o peccatum_fw-la in_o delitiis_fw-la thy_o belove_a and_o bosome-sin_n of_o which_o david_n speak_v psal._n 18.23_o i_o have_v keep_v myself_o from_o my_o iniquity_n four_o when_o sick_a and_o near_a death_n consider_v what_o sin_n do_v most_o trouble_n and_o perplex_v the_o conscience_n five_o what_o those_o sin_n be_v for_o which_o thy_o godly_a minister_n under_o who_o charge_n thou_o live_v do_v reprove_v thou_o and_o of_o which_o thy_o true_a and_o real_a friend_n do_v accuse_v thou_o but_o if_o thou_o can_v not_o hereby_o find_v out_o the_o particular_a sin_n labour_v to_o repent_v of_o all_o and_o then_o we_o shall_v be_v sure_a to_o destroy_v that_o sin_n for_o which_o god_n afflict_v we_o see_v mr._n calamie_n godly_a man_n ark._n quest._n what_o mean_n may_v we_o use_v to_o quiet_v our_o heart_n in_o affliction_n answ._n first_o remember_v that_o they_o be_v inflict_v by_o the_o decree_n of_o heaven_n and_o that_o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o our_o affliction_n imply_v job_n 5.6_o so_o jer._n 51.53_o 55._o psal._n 39.9_o etc._n etc._n second_o that_o they_o be_v send_v to_o try_v thy_o patience_n to_o show_v how_o well_o thou_o can_v suffer_v three_o it_o be_v the_o common_a state_n of_o all_o mankind_n we_o be_v all_o bear_v to_o sorrow_n job_n 5.7_o as_o a_o man_n we_o must_v bear_v what_o be_v common_a to_o man_n and_o as_o a_o sinful_a man_n we_o bring_v trouble_n on_o ourselves_o and_o therefore_o shall_v say_v with_o the_o church_n mich._n 7.9_o i_o will_v bear_v the_o indignation_n of_o the_o lord_n because_o i_o have_v sin_v against_o he_o four_o that_o god_n take_v care_n for_o his_o child_n and_o then_o especial_o when_o they_o be_v in_o affliction_n psal._n 40.17_o i_o be_o poor_a and_o needy_a yet_o the_o lord_n think_v of_o i_o so_o jer._n 29.11_o isa._n 49.13.14_o 15._o five_o that_o god_n intend_v we_o no_o evil_n but_o good_a thereby_o jer._n 24.5_o for_o rom._n 8.28_o six_o when_o in_o affliction_n be_v assure_v that_o it_o shall_v be_v better_o with_o thou_o then_o now_o and_o so_o let_v thy_o future_a hope_n work_v thy_o heart_n to_o patience_n james_n 5.6_o the_o dark_a night_n shall_v have_v a_o fair_a morning_n the_o rod_n of_o the_o wicked_a shall_v not_o always_o rest_n etc._n etc._n so_o isa._n 54.11_o and_o 62.3_o seven_o what_o we_o lose_v by_o affliction_n be_v such_o thing_n as_o may_v be_v spare_v and_o which_o god_n will_v make_v up_o in_o as_o good_a or_o better_a god_n and_o christ_n and_o grace_n and_o heaven_n can_v be_v lose_v zach._n 10.8_o 2_o cor._n 4.8_o 9_o zeph._n 3.19_o eight_o no_o affliction_n shall_v be_v too_o much_o or_o too_o long_o for_o that_o only_o be_v too_o much_o 1._o that_o exceed_v our_o desert_n whereas_o ezra_n 9.13_o thou_o have_v punish_v we_o less_o than_o our_o iniquity_n deserve_v 2._o nor_o too_o much_o in_o regard_n of_o our_o strength_n for_o god_n proportion_v his_o burden_n to_o our_o back_n and_o his_o stroke_n to_o our_o strength_n isa._n 27.7_o obj._n but_o paul_n say_v 2_o cor._n 1.8_o that_o he_o be_v press_v out_o of_o measure_n answ._n first_o indeed_o he_o meet_v with_o unreasonable_a man_n who_o know_v no_o measure_n and_o his_o affliction_n be_v above_o his_o strength_n as_o a_o man_n but_o he_o be_v able_a to_o do_v and_o to_o suffer_v all_o thing_n through_o christ_n strengthen_v he_o phil._n 4.13_o at_o such_o time_n god_n increase_v their_o power_n isa._n 40.29_o etc._n etc._n second_o nor_o too_o long_o though_o we_o be_v apt_a to_o cry_v how_o long_o and_o a_o little_a time_n seem_v long_o but_o god_n who_o intend_v our_o good_a must_v take_v a_o time_n answerable_a to_o his_o own_o intention_n when_o the_o sore_n be_v cure_v the_o plaster_n will_v fall_v off_o if_o we_o be_v not_o in_o the_o fault_n usual_o thy_o time_n be_v short_a a_o day_n the_o evil_a day_n eph._n 6.13_o a_o night_n psal._n 30.5_o a_o piece_n of_o a_o night_n isa_n 17.14_o a_o moment_n isa._n 54.8_o a_o small_a moment_n ver_fw-la 7._o quest._n how_o can_v this_o be_v when_o affliction_n be_v oft_o much_o long_o answ._n first_o in_o the_o time_n of_o affliction_n there_o be_v many_o lucida_fw-la intervalla_fw-la intermission_n partly_o by_o ease_n from_o the_o pain_n and_o grief_n that_o oppress_v and_o partly_o because_o of_o the_o joy_n and_o sweet_a communion_n with_o god_n which_o time_n be_v substract_v there_o remain_v but_o a_o little_a time_n second_o when_o the_o affliction_n be_v past_a and_o we_o look_v back_o to_o see_v what_o good_a come_v by_o it_o how_o lust_n be_v purge_v or_o prevent_v how_o grace_n be_v cherish_v or_o increase_v how_o sweet_a mercy_n be_v when_o restore_v we_o shall_v easy_o say_v that_o it_o be_v not_o too_o long_o only_o our_o patience_n be_v too_o short_a three_o if_o we_o consider_v the_o eternity_n wherein_o
we_o shall_v reap_v the_o fruit_n of_o our_o suffering_n we_o shall_v conclude_v that_o it_o be_v not_o too_o long_o see_v mr._n valentine_n parl._n sermon_n quest._n what_o be_v the_o benefit_n of_o receive_v our_o affliction_n as_o from_o god_n answ._n first_o it_o will_v put_v we_o upon_o serious_a humiliation_n for_o our_o sin_n whereby_o we_o have_v provoke_v he_o against_o we_o the_o rather_o because_o no_o hand_n can_v heal_v we_o but_o the_o same_o that_o have_v wound_v we_o hosea_n 6.1_o 2_o chro._n 7.14_o second_o it_o will_v bear_v up_o our_o spirit_n not_o to_o sink_v when_o our_o affliction_n come_v thick_a and_o lie_v heavy_a upon_o we_o for_o it_o be_v our_o father_n cup_n and_o that_o only_a for_o correction_n psal._n 76.10_o three_o it_o will_v restrain_v we_o from_o use_v any_o unwarrantable_a mean_n for_o our_o deliverance_n quest._n what_o be_v especial_o to_o be_v fear_v when_o affliction_n be_v heavy_a and_o long_o upon_o we_o answ._n first_o then_o especial_o fear_v and_o look_v to_o the_o seed_n of_o rage_n and_o madness_n which_o be_v in_o thy_o heart_n never_o more_o need_v to_o look_v to_o the_o bank_n then_o when_o a_o tempest_n be_v upon_o the_o sea_n have_v you_o see_v a_o beast_n break_v his_o tooth_n upon_o the_o chain_n that_o tie_v he_o or_o a_o dog_n pour_v forth_o his_o revenge_n upon_o the_o stone_n that_o hurt_v he_o then_o have_v you_o see_v some_o dark_a shadow_n of_o that_o fierceness_n and_o fury_n that_o be_v apt_a to_o rise_v out_o of_o our_o heart_n when_o god_n hand_n lie_v close_o upon_o we_o when_o thou_o hear_v of_o the_o strange_a impatience_n of_o jonah_n at_o the_o beat_n of_o the_o sun_n upon_o his_o head_n unto_o who_o yet_o it_o be_v a_o wonder_n that_o he_o do_v now_o see_v the_o sun_n when_o thou_o hear_v of_o those_o deep_a expostulation_n of_o david_n with_o god_n psal._n 77.9_o 10._o have_v he_o forget_v to_o be_v gracious_a forget_v his_o promise_n forgorten_v his_o truth_n forget_v his_o power_n and_o mercy_n and_o shut_v up_o all_o his_o kindness_n in_o displeasure_n when_o thou_o hear_v the_o impatiency_n of_o job_n yet_o a_o man_n renown_v for_o his_o patience_n jam._n 5.11_o expostulate_v and_o charge_v god_n be_v it_o good_a for_o 〈◊〉_d that_o thou_o shall_v oppress_v job_n 10.3_o when_o thou_o hear_v of_o those_o deep_a curse_n of_o jeremy_n against_o the_o day_n of_o his_o birth_n jer._n 20.14_o 18._o of_o those_o froward_a expostulation_n and_o debate_n of_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n with_o moses_n and_o of_o moses_n with_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o evil_a entreat_v this_o people_n why_o have_v thou_o send_v i_o exod._n 5.28.22_o oh_o then_o reflect_v upon_o thyself_o and_o be_v afraid_a of_o thy_o own_o evil_a heart_n which_o be_v far_o more_o likely_a to_o break_v out_o against_o god_n than_o any_o of_o those_o be_v and_o for_o prevention_n hereof_o keep_v in_o thy_o sight_n the_o history_n of_o thy_o sin_n make_v they_o as_o heinous_a to_o thy_o own_o view_n as_o they_o be_v in_o their_o own_o nature_n the_o way_n not_o to_o rage_v against_o affliction_n be_v to_o know_v ourselves_o aright_o that_o will_v make_v we_o to_o confess_v as_o ezra_n that_o the_o lord_n have_v punish_v we_o less_o than_o our_o iniquity_n have_v deserve_v ezr._n 9.13_o the_o way_n to_o bear_v the_o hand_n of_o god_n with_o patience_n be_v to_o confess_v our_o sin_n and_o to_o be_v humble_v for_o they_o levit._fw-la 26.40_o 41._o wherein_o be_v show_v that_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o humiliation_n for_o it_o be_v the_o way_n to_o make_v we_o accept_v of_o the_o chastisement_n of_o god_n so_o lament_v 3.39_o wherefore_o do_v the_o live_a man_n complain_v a_o man_n for_o the_o punishment_n 〈◊〉_d his_o sin_n where_o be_v three_o strong_a reason_n why_o we_o shall_v not_o murmur_v in_o our_o affliction_n first_o we_o be_v man_n and_o what_o a_o impudence_n be_v it_o for_o the_o clay_n to_o swell_v against_o the_o potter_n that_o form_v it_o and_o complain_v why_o have_v thou_o make_v i_o thus_o second_o we_o be_v sinner_n all_o the_o punishment_n we_o suffer_v be_v the_o wage_n of_o our_o own_o iniquity_n anâ—_n what_o a_o madness_n be_v it_o to_o complain_v against_o the_o justice_n of_o our_o judge_n three_o we_o be_v live_v man_n and_o therefore_o god_n have_v punish_v we_o less_o than_o our_o sin_n deserve_v for_o the_o wage_n of_o sin_n be_v death_n rom._n 6.23_o and_o what_o ingratitude_n be_v it_o to_o repine_v against_o merciful_a and_o moderate_a punishment_n and_o yet_o we_o be_v prone_a hereunto_o but_o it_o be_v the_o cure_n see_v v_o 40._o let_v we_o search_v and_o try_v our_o way_n and_o turn_v again_o unto_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n the_o more_o that_o we_o grow_v acquaint_v with_o our_o sinful_a estate_n and_o marvellous_a provocation_n with_o the_o patience_n and_o promise_n of_o god_n the_o more_o we_o shall_v justify_v god_n and_o wait_v upon_o he_o the_o more_o we_o shall_v judge_v ourselves_o less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n forbearance_n as_o mich._n 7.9_o q._n d._n i_o have_v press_v and_o vex_v and_o weary_v he_o with_o my_o sin_n without_o any_o care_n of_o his_o glory_n but_o he_o have_v visit_v i_o in_o judgement_n not_o in_o fury_n in_o wrath_n he_o have_v remember_v mercy_n and_o not_o consume_v i_o as_o he_o may_v have_v do_v he_o have_v not_o reward_v i_o according_a to_o my_o sin_n etc._n etc._n but_o have_v spare_v i_o as_o a_o son_n when_o i_o deal_v with_o he_o as_o a_o traitor_n see_v dr._n raynolds_n sinfulness_n of_o sin_n p._n 175._o quest._n how_o shall_v we_o bear_v affliction_n right_o asw._n first_o if_o we_o count_v it_o no_o strange_a thing_n to_o lie_v under_o it_o 1_o pet._n 4.12_o but_o rather_o that_o it_o be_v that_o whereunto_o we_o be_v ordain_v of_o old_a to_o be_v conform_v to_o christ_n in_o affliction_n that_o we_o may_v be_v like_o he_o in_o glory_n rom._n 8.29_o yea_o if_o we_o esteem_v they_o as_o the_o beat_a path_n by_o which_o god_n will_v have_v all_o his_o child_n to_o enter_v into_o heaven_n act_n 14.22_o 2_o tim._n 3.12_o 2_o if_o we_o observe_v the_o example_n of_o all_o or_o the_o most_o excellent_a of_o god_n servant_n and_o especial_o of_o his_o only_a son_n from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n to_o this_o day_n heb._n 12.1.2_o three_o if_o we_o inure_v and_o accustom_v ourselves_o to_o bear_v the_o yoke_n from_o our_o youth_n it_o will_v tame_v our_o proud_a and_o rebellious_a heart_n and_o frame_v we_o to_o bear_v affliction_n the_o better_a ever_o after_o lam._n 3.27_o four_o if_o we_o consider_v that_o satan_n every_o day_n invent_v new_a mischief_n against_o we_o job_n 1.6_o etc._n etc._n five_o if_o we_o remember_v that_o it_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o god_n love_n heb._n 12.7_o rev._n 3.19_o and_o that_o the_o issue_n will_v be_v good_a and_o bless_a psal._n 37.5_o esth._n 4.16_o six_o if_o we_o remember_v the_o many_o good_a use_n of_o affliction_n for_o hereby_o god_n power_n appear_v in_o our_o weakness_n and_o we_o have_v the_o better_a proof_n of_o his_o grace_n dwell_v in_o we_o 2_o cor._n 12.9_o as_o faith_n hope_n love_n humbleness_n of_o mind_n patience_n etc._n etc._n that_o these_o light_n and_o momentany_a affliction_n work_v a_o exceed_a and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n 2_o cor._n 4.17_o quest._n how_o shall_v we_o be_v sure_a to_o profit_v by_o affliction_n answ._n first_o by_o the_o confession_n of_o the_o saint_n who_o have_v experiment_v it_o as_o david_n psal._n 119.67_o 71._o manasseh_n 2_o chron._n 33.13_o qu._n how_o come_v we_o by_o wisdom_n not_o only_o patient_o to_o bear_v but_o to_o profit_v by_o affliction_n answ._n first_o it_o be_v obtain_v of_o god_n by_o prayer_n jam._n 1.5_o 6_o 17._o second_o by_o a_o due_a consideration_n of_o the_o end_n fruit_n and_o use_n of_o affliction_n quest._n what_o be_v the_o end_n of_o affliction_n ans._n first_o to_o keep_v we_o from_o wander_a or_o to_o bring_v we_o back_o when_o we_o have_v err_v &_o to_o make_v we_o tractable_a scholar_n in_o the_o school_n of_o christ._n ps._n 119.67.71_o 2_o cor._n 1.10_o second_o to_o make_v we_o know_v god_n and_o ourselves_o as_o they_o do_v manasseh_n 2_o chron._n 3_o &_o 13._o three_o to_o give_v we_o experience_n of_o god_n gracious_a hand_n in_o our_o deliverance_n psa._n 34.17_o 19_o four_o to_o discover_v to_o we_o our_o faith_n and_o patience_n rom._n 5.4.5_o jam._n 1.3_o five_o to_o keep_v we_o from_o be_v condemn_v with_o the_o world_n 1_o cor._n 11.31_o 32._o six_o to_o purge_v out_o our_o dross_n of_o profanness_n and_o unbelief_n dan._n 12.10_o and_o as_o mustard_n lay_v upon_o the_o breast_n to_o wean_v we_o from_o the_o world_n psal._n 131.2_o seaventhly_a
to_o manifest_a god_n love_n and_o our_o election_n heb._n 12.6_o 8._o eight_o to_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o his_o holiness_n and_o to_o bring_v forth_o the_o quiet_a fruit_n of_o righteousness_n heb._n 12.8_o 9_o see_v practice_n of_o christianity_n quest._n be_v not_o all_o affliction_n evil_a in_o their_o own_o nature_n answ._n yes_o and_o so_o the_o lord_n still_v they_o isa._n 45.7_o amos._n 3.9_o second_o they_o be_v of_o a_o contagious_a nature_n spread_v their_o poison_n and_o make_v those_o thing_n evil_a which_o be_v good_a in_o themselves_o hencâ—_n prov._n 15.15_o all_o the_o day_n of_o the_o afflict_a be_v evil_a and_o genesis_n 47.9_o few_o and_o evil_a be_v the_o day_n of_o my_o pilgrimage_n etc._n etc._n three_o they_o be_v in_o their_o own_o nature_n punishment_n of_o sin_n fruit_n of_o god_n displeasure_n harbinger_n of_o death_n the_o first_o beginning_n of_o everlasting_a torment_n and_o enemy_n to_o our_o joy_n peace_n and_o comfort_n four_o sense_n show_v that_o they_o be_v evil_a for_o affliction_n be_v the_o mother_n and_o nurse_n of_o smart_n and_o sorrow_n terrible_a in_o their_o very_a sound_n fearful_a to_o look_v upon_o bitter_a to_o taste_v painful_a to_o our_o feel_n and_o they_o torment_v we_o whilst_o they_o touch_v we_o hence_o affliction_n and_o mourning_n be_v join_v together_o lam._n 3.19_o five_o they_o bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n unless_o grace_n alter_v their_o nature_n for_o wicked_a man_n the_o more_o they_o be_v afflict_v the_o more_o they_o hate_v god_n despair_n of_o his_o mercy_n murmur_n at_o his_o providence_n and_o use_v all_o unlawful_a mean_n to_o ease_v themselves_o quest._n be_v affliction_n then_o simple_o and_o absolute_o evil_a answ._n no_o for_o thus_o sin_n be_v only_o evil_a but_o they_o be_v of_o a_o indifferent_a nature_n quest._n how_o then_o come_v they_o to_o be_v good_a answ._n first_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o chief_n efficient_a or_o author_n whence_o they_o come_v they_o be_v good_a either_o as_o they_o be_v punishment_n inflict_v by_o a_o righteous_a judge_n or_o chastisement_n come_v from_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o merciful_a father_n second_o because_o they_o have_v have_v for_o their_o subject_n the_o chief_n goodness_n even_o christ_n god_n and_o man_n who_o while_o he_o live_v in_o the_o world_n be_v exceed_o afflict_v who_o pure_a nature_n can_v not_o admit_v of_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v simple_o evil_a in_o its_o nature_n three_o as_o they_o help_v we_o to_o come_v to_o the_o chief_n goodness_n for_o god_n have_v ordain_v they_o as_o mean_n to_o further_a his_o elect_a in_o attain_v to_o salvation_n rom._n 8.29_o 1_o thes._n 3.3_o four_o as_o they_o be_v mean_n to_o draw_v we_o near_o to_o god_n by_o true_a repentance_n and_o fervent_a prayer_n mat._n 7.14_o act._n 14.22_o quest._n what_o rule_n be_v we_o to_o observe_v in_o prepare_v ourselves_o unto_o the_o conflict_n with_o affliction_n answ._n first_o we_o must_v hear_v read_v and_o study_v the_o word_n 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misery_n 2._o we_o must_v be_v frequent_a and_o fervent_a in_o prayer_n acknowledge_v our_o sin_n that_o all_o our_o affection_n be_v just_o infflict_v upon_o we_o bege_v pardon_n for_o christ_n sake_n and_o the_o removal_n of_o our_o affliction_n or_o that_o if_o he_o please_v to_o continue_v they_o that_o he_o will_v arm_v we_o with_o faith_n and_o patience_n that_o we_o may_v meek_o bear_v they_o come_v more_o pure_a and_o approve_v out_o of_o this_o fiery_a furnace_n and_o bring_v near_o unto_o god_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o illumination_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o the_o reformation_n of_o our_o life_n and_o then_o god_n will_v forgive_v we_o prov._n 28.13_o 1_o john_n 1.9_o three_o in_o our_o prosperity_n we_o must_v labour_v diligent_o in_o the_o moderate_n and_o and_o mortifi_a our_o inordinate_a affection_n and_o unruly_a passion_n that_o we_o may_v bring_v they_o in_o subjection_n to_o the_o good_a will_n of_o god_n and_o make_v they_o serviceable_a to_o holy_a reason_n 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not_o satify_v make_v lesser_a comfort_n great_a cross_n and_o the_o light_a affliction_n intolerable_a burden_n so_o in_o prosperity_n we_o shall_v exercise_v ourselves_o in_o mortifi_a rash_a anger_n for_o if_o a_o man_n be_v froward_a when_o he_o be_v please_v in_o his_o desire_n he_o will_v be_v stark_o mad_a when_o he_o be_v cross_v etc._n etc._n so_o also_o we_o shall_v subdue_v pride_n which_o be_v the_o nurse_n of_o impatiency_n etc._n etc._n four_o we_o must_v not_o fain_o unto_o ourselves_o affliction_n in_o our_o conceit_n and_o imagination_n lay_v cross_n upon_o ourselves_o by_o a_o false_a opinion_n when_o god_n lay_v none_o upon_o we_o many_o through_o conceit_n become_v wretched_a before_o their_o time_n and_o be_v only_o miserable_a because_o they_o be_v so_o in_o their_o imagination_n thus_o some_o torment_n themselves_o because_o they_o have_v not_o the_o upper_a hand_n at_o meeting_n respect_n and_o observance_n from_o their_o inferior_n commendation_n and_o applause_n for_o their_o good_a part_n other_o grievous_o afflict_v themselves_o because_o they_o have_v lose_v part_n of_o their_o superfluity_n yea_o so_o powerful_a be_v opinion_n in_o produce_v these_o effect_n that_o not_o only_o a_o false_a apprehension_n cause_v a_o true_a affliction_n but_o it_o be_v able_a also_o to_o turn_v comfort_n into_o cross_n benefit_n into_o misery_n and_o that_o which_o this_o man_n opinion_n make_v his_o hell_n another_o man_n opposite_a conceit_n will_v make_v his_o heaven_n and_o happiness_n five_o we_o must_v not_o by_o fear_n anticipate_v affliction_n make_v ourselves_o miserable_a before_o our_o time_n thus_o some_o be_v more_o torment_v with_o the_o fear_n of_o evil_n than_o with_o the_o evil_n that_o they_o fear_v and_o suffer_v long_o and_o great_a sorrow_n with_o the_o expectation_n of_o their_o misery_n before_o they_o come_v than_o they_o do_v after_o they_o be_v come_v and_o lie_v upon_o they_o thus_o some_o excruciate_v themselves_o with_o fear_n and_o grief_n when_o they_o hear_v but_o uncertain_a rumour_n of_o great_a calamity_n as_o though_o they_o be_v already_o overtake_v by_o they_o whereas_o it_o may_v be_v they_o will_v never_o happen_v so_o in_o the_o time_n of_o pestilence_n and_o war_n and_o decay_v of_o trade_v etc._n etc._n six_o with_o wise_a and_o christian_a providence_n we_o must_v foresee_v cross_n and_o in_o the_o time_n of_o peace_n and_o prosperity_n continual_o expect_v when_o we_o shall_v be_v call_v forth_o to_o encounter_v with_o affliction_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o arm_v for_o the_o conflict_n for_o though_o we_o be_v not_o with_o a_o cowardly_a apprehension_n to_o torment_v ourselves_o with_o cross_n before_o they_o come_v yet_o must_v we_o wise_o foresee_v they_o that_o we_o may_v prevent_v those_o that_o may_v be_v lawful_o avoid_v and_o with_o patience_n bear_v those_o which_o will_v
life_n and_o hereafter_o in_o general_n they_o be_v say_v to_o attend_v on_o the_o saint_n and_o to_o minister_v to_o they_o heb._n 1.14_o hence_o mat._n 18.10_o in_o particular_a 1._o they_o be_v steward_n to_o provide_v for_o they_o in_o their_o need_n 1_o king_n 19.5_o etc._n etc._n 2._o as_o physician_n to_o cure_v their_o malady_n john_n 5.4_o 3._o as_o nurse_n to_o bear_v up_o and_o keep_v they_o from_o hurt_n ps._n 91.11_o 12._o 4._o as_o guide_v to_o direct_v and_o keep_v they_o from_o wander_n gen._n 24.7_o and_o 32.1_o 5._o as_o soldier_n to_o guard_v they_o psal._n 34.7_o 2_o king_n 6.17_o and_o to_o destroy_v their_o enemy_n 2_o king_n 19.35_o 6._o rescuer_n and_o deliverer_n to_o pull_v they_o out_o of_o danger_n act_n 5.19_o and_o 12.7_o etc._n etc._n dan._n 6_o 22._o in_o reference_n to_o our_o soul_n in_o this_o life_n 1._o they_o be_v as_o prophet_n or_o teachet_n to_o instruct_v they_o dan._n 8.16_o 17._o and_o 9.22_o luke_n 1.15_o 34_o 35._o act._n 1.11_o 2._o they_o be_v comforter_n to_o they_o in_o their_o fear_n and_o perplexity_n gen._n 21.17_o isa._n 6.6_o 7._o 3._o coadjutor_n to_o stand_v with_o they_o against_o satan_n zach._n 3.1_o 2._o judg._n 9_o 4._o fellow-member_n to_o rejoice_v with_o they_o at_o the_o conversion_n of_o sinner_n luke_n 15.10_o 5._o tutor_n to_o punish_v they_o for_o their_o offence_n that_o they_o may_v be_v bring_v to_o repentance_n 2_o sam._n 24.16_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v they_o be_v 1._o watcher_n to_o carry_v their_o soul_n at_o the_o separation_n of_o they_o from_o their_o body_n into_o heaven_n luke_n 16.22_o 2._o as_o keeper_n at_o the_o last_o day_n to_o gather_v all_o the_o elect_a together_o matth._n 24.31_o 3._o fanner_n or_o fisher_n to_o separate_v the_o evil_n from_o the_o good_a matth._n 13.49_o 4._o companion_n in_o heaven_n to_o join_v with_o they_o in_o praise_v god_n rev._n 7.9_o 10_o 11._o dr._n gouge_n on_o heb._n quest._n why_o do_v god_n use_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o angel_n about_o we_o answ._n not_o for_o any_o necessity_n for_o he_o can_v do_v it_o of_o himself_o without_o they_o but_o to_o declare_v his_o abundant_a love_n to_o and_o care_n of_o we_o in_o provide_v for_o our_o comfort_n and_o make_v far_o more_o excellent_a creature_n than_o ourselves_o our_o keeper_n quest._n why_o be_v the_o angel_n such_o tender_a keeper_n of_o god_n child_n answ._n first_o because_o christ_n our_o head_n who_o be_v their_o lord_n and_o head_n also_o have_v reconcile_v thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n col._n 1.20_o viz._n angel_n and_o man_n so_o that_o whereas_o they_o hate_v we_o for_o our_o sin_n now_o they_o tender_v we_o as_o hiâ—_n member_n 2._o they_o love_v we_o as_o nurse_v their_o child_n now_o that_o they_o see_v that_o god_n love_v we_o so_o dear_o as_o to_o give_v his_o own_o and_o only_a son_n to_o death_n for_o we_o three_o because_o he_o have_v give_v they_o charge_n and_o commandment_n so_o to_o do_v ps._n 91.11_o quest._n what_o comfort_n do_v the_o consideration_n hereof_o bring_v to_o god_n child_n answ._n first_o when_o we_o see_v our_o own_o weakness_n and_o impotency_n on_o the_o one_o hand_n and_o the_o multitude_n power_n and_o policy_n of_o the_o enemy_n on_o the_o other_o when_o we_o see_v a_o whole_a army_n of_o sin_n besiege_v we_o and_o a_o whole_a legion_n of_o danger_n ready_a to_o oppress_v we_o we_o may_v be_v comfort_v when_o we_o consider_v that_o not_o only_a god_n protection_n like_o a_o wall_n of_o fire_n be_v round_o about_o we_o but_o that_o he_o have_v also_o set_v his_o angel_n to_o pitch_v their_o tent_n about_o we_o so_o that_o there_o be_v more_o with_o we_o then_o against_o we_o and_o the_o bless_a angel_n be_v strong_a than_o the_o power_n that_o be_v against_o we_o and_o when_o we_o consider_v that_o god_n have_v not_o only_o charge_v one_o or_o two_o angel_n with_o we_o but_o the_o whole_a bless_a company_n of_o they_o to_o defend_v and_o protect_v we_o second_o when_o we_o neglect_v the_o watch_n over_o ourselves_o through_o sleep_n of_o soul_n or_o body_n what_o a_o comfort_n be_v it_o that_o the_o angel_n watch_v over_o our_o safety_n as_o mat._n 2.13_o when_o joseph_n sleep_v dream_v of_o no_o danger_n from_o herod_n the_o angel_n admonish_v he_o in_o a_o dream_n and_o tell_v he_o how_o to_o escape_v three_o when_o we_o see_v great_a difficulty_n between_o we_o and_o our_o desire_n what_o comfort_n be_v it_o that_o we_o have_v god_n angel_n ready_a to_o do_v it_o to_o our_o hand_n as_o mar_n 16.3_o they_o can_v roll_v away_o all_o stone_n and_o make_v our_o way_n smooth_a for_o we_o to_o all_o good_a duty_n four_o when_o satan_n begin_v to_o insult_v and_o make_v as_o if_o he_o will_v trample_v upon_o we_o what_o comfort_n be_v it_o that_o we_o have_v so_o strong_a a_o guard_n about_o we_o one_o angel_n be_v able_a to_o shut_v the_o mouth_n of_o this_o toar_a lion_n as_o he_o do_v those_o in_o daniel_n dr._n â—ailor_n five_o that_o their_o care_n and_o attendance_n on_o we_o will_v be_v perpetual_a because_o their_o love_n to_o we_o be_v found_v on_o their_o love_n to_o christ_n our_o head_n who_o member_n and_o spouse_n we_o be_v ob._n but_o god_n child_n oft_o fall_v into_o inconvenience_n how_o then_o be_v they_o attend_v by_o the_o angel_n answ._n first_o they_o be_v preserve_v by_o the_o angel_n from_o many_o inconvenience_n that_o they_o know_v not_o of_o as_o we_o have_v devil_n about_o we_o continual_o so_o certain_o there_o be_v a_o conflict_n between_o the_o good_a angel_n and_o they_o about_o we_o continual_o second_o if_o at_o any_o time_n we_o fall_v into_o inconvenience_n it_o be_v because_o we_o be_v out_o of_o our_o way_n and_o then_o they_o have_v no_o charge_n over_o we_o for_o ps._n 91.11_o three_o if_o we_o suffer_v in_o the_o custody_n of_o angel_n any_o inconvenience_n it_o be_v that_o we_o may_v be_v try_v by_o it_o exercise_v and_o make_v better_a by_o it_o for_o if_o they_o keep_v we_o not_o from_o ill_a they_o keep_v we_o in_o ill_a and_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o it_o at_o length_n so_o that_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o the_o world_n that_o befall_v god_n child_n but_o they_o be_v gainer_n by_o it_o at_o last_o whatsoever_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.28_o quest._n what_o may_v this_o guardianship_n of_o the_o angel_n teach_v we_o answ._n first_o not_o to_o grieve_v these_o good_a spirit_n it_o be_v wondrous_a humility_n in_o they_o that_o they_o will_v stoop_v to_o be_v our_o servant_n that_o be_v weak_a and_o base_a than_o they_o and_o its_o wonderful_a patience_n that_o they_o will_v continue_v to_o guard_v we_o though_o we_o grieve_v they_o by_o our_o sin_n this_o consideration_n will_v keep_v we_o from_o secret_a sin_n where_o no_o eye_n of_o man_n see_v we_o but_o god_n and_o our_o conscience_n and_o the_o bless_a angel_n see_v we_o and_o grieve_v when_o we_o fall_v into_o sin_n second_o to_o bless_v god_n that_o have_v thus_o honour_v we_o not_o only_o by_o take_v our_o nature_n on_o he_o but_o give_v we_o his_o own_o guard_n of_o angel_n to_o attend_v we_o which_o show_v that_o in_o christ_n we_o be_v advance_v above_o the_o angel_n indeed_o they_o stand_v and_o be_v confirm_v by_o christ_n hence_o call_v the_o elect_a angel_n 1_o tim._n 5.21_o but_o they_o be_v not_o the_o spouse_n of_o christ_n as_o we_o be_v he_o have_v honour_v our_o nature_n more_o than_o the_o angelical_a quest._n but_o what_o need_v we_o the_o guard_n of_o angel_n since_o god_n can_v guard_v we_o without_o they_o answ._n it_o be_v not_o by_o reason_n of_o any_o defect_n in_o god_n to_o supply_v his_o want_n of_o power_n but_o further_o to_o enlarge_v and_o demonstrate_v his_o goodness_n god_n can_v do_v it_o of_o himself_o but_o have_v ordain_v such_o rank_n of_o creature_n he_o make_v all_o to_o serve_v for_o his_o own_o end_n quest._n what_o may_v we_o learn_v further_o from_o hence_o answ._n first_o to_o take_v a_o holy_a state_n upon_o we_o and_o to_o think_v ourselves_o too_o good_a to_o abase_v ourselves_o to_o sin_n to_o be_v slave_n to_o man_n see_v we_o have_v angel_n to_o attend_v upon_o we_o we_o be_v king_n and_o have_v a_o mighty_a guard_n therefore_o we_o shall_v carry_v ourselves_o answerable_a second_o despise_v not_o the_o mean_a christian_n see_v angel_n despise_v not_o to_o attend_v upon_o they_o quest_n what_o excellency_n be_v attribute_v to_o the_o angel_n in_o scripture_n answ._n they_o be_v say_v to_o be_v excellent_a for_o holiness_n mar._n 8.38_o excellent_a for_o beauty_n act_v 6.15_o excellent_a for_o strength_n psal._n 103.20_o excellent_a for_o wisdom_n 2_o sam._n 14.17_o excellent_a for_o swiftness_n hence_o isaiah_n 6.2_o quest._n wherein_o shall_v we_o
oâ—_n goodness_n quest._n what_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o hatred_n which_o may_v make_v it_o hateful_a answ._n first_o many_o of_o they_o be_v the_o same_o with_o the_o effect_n of_o anger_n for_o there_o be_v no_o anger_n without_o some_o degree_n of_o hatred_n if_o not_o to_o the_o person_n yet_o to_o the_o action_n but_o there_o be_v some_o hatred_n without_o anger_n when_o in_o cold_a blood_n man_n premeditate_v the_o destruction_n of_o a_o adversary_n second_o all_o the_o destruction_n in_o the_o world_n wherein_o man_n will_n be_v a_o agent_n be_v immediate_o wrought_v by_o hatred_n for_o though_o they_o may_v have_v remote_a cause_n of_o ambition_n covetousness_n carnal_a love_n emulation_n and_o all_o the_o violent_a passion_n yet_o these_o destroy_v not_o but_o by_o accident_n till_o some_o opposition_n have_v drive_v they_o into_o hatred_n which_o be_v the_o executioner_n and_o avenger_n of_o wrong_n three_o unto_o hatred_n all_o the_o cruelty_n of_o tyranny_n and_o malice_n must_v be_v impute_v and_o therefore_o it_o be_v no_o marvel_n if_o by_o hate_v our_o neighbour_n we_o become_v god_n enemy_n 1_o john_n 4.20_o if_o a_o man_n say_v he_o love_v god_n and_o hate_v his_o brother_n he_o be_v a_o liar_n four_o hatred_n be_v a_o bitter_a venom_n which_o be_v once_o diffuse_v and_o soak_v into_o the_o soul_n turn_v a_o man_n into_o a_o hell-fury_n make_v he_o contrary_a to_o all_o good_a and_o ready_a and_o industrious_a to_o all_o evil_a yet_o do_v it_o more_o harm_n to_o a_o man_n self_n then_o to_o any_o other_o consume_v his_o spirit_n with_o a_o continual_a malignant_a fever_n and_o banish_v from_o his_o soul_n serenity_n and_o meekness_n which_o shall_v nourish_v other_o virtue_n and_o give_v rest_n to_o the_o soul._n five_o it_o be_v often_o see_v that_o while_o man_n consume_v themselves_o with_o hatred_n of_o other_o the_o person_n hate_v be_v healthful_a merry_a and_o quiet_a as_o if_o imprecation_n make_v he_o prosper_v ill-grounded_n hatred_n draw_v god_n blessing_n upon_o the_o party_n unjust_o hate_v and_o persecute_v as_o david_n hope_v psal._n 109.28_o let_v they_o curse_v but_o bless_v thou_o quest._n what_o mean_n may_v we_o use_v to_o prevent_v or_o cure_v hatred_n answ._n consider_v that_o hatred_n be_v conceive_v for_o one_o of_o these_o two_o end_n first_o either_o to_o avenge_v ourselves_o or_o second_o to_o avenge_v injustice_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o god_n first_o now_o before_o we_o think_v of_o revenge_v a_o injury_n we_o must_v consider_v whether_o we_o have_v do_v or_o receive_v the_o great_a wrong_v for_o its_o ordinary_a that_o the_o offender_n be_v hard_a to_o be_v reconcile_v that_o it_o may_v not_o be_v think_v that_o he_o be_v in_o the_o wrong_n second_o calm_o consider_v whether_o the_o revenge_n may_v not_o do_v we_o more_o harm_n than_o the_o injury_n foâ—_n beside_o that_o there_o be_v no_o enemy_n so_o despicable_a but_o it_o be_v better_a to_o let_v he_o alone_o then_o provoke_v he_o the_o harm_n that_o hatred_n do_v within_o we_o can_v be_v recompense_v by_o any_o sweetness_n of_o revenge_n though_o there_o be_v no_o other_o harm_n in_o it_o then_o to_o delight_v in_o rob_v god_n of_o that_o which_o he_o have_v reserve_v to_o himself_o see_v he_o challenge_v revenge_n as_o due_a to_o he_o exclude_v all_o other_o heb._n 10.30_o three_o strive_v against_o the_o tenderness_n which_o make_v you_o quick_a to_o pick_v offence_n and_o slow_a to_o make_v satisfaction_n be_v also_o ingenuous_a to_o devise_v argument_n for_o patience_n be_v thou_o condemn_v be_v guilty_a acknowledge_v justice_n be_v thou_o innocent_a bow_v under_o authority_n be_v thou_o late_o offend_v it_o be_v too_o soon_o to_o resent_v it_o be_v the_o sun_n go_v down_o since_o it_o be_v then_o too_o late_o be_v thou_o wound_v look_v to_o thy_o cure_n not_o to_o revenge_v be_v thou_o well_o again_o let_v not_o thy_o mind_n be_v hard_a to_o heal_v then_o thy_o body_n be_v thou_o offend_v by_o a_o friend_n remember_v the_o friendship_n more_o than_o the_o offence_n be_v it_o do_v by_o a_o enemy_n labour_v to_o make_v he_o thy_o friend_n by_o return_v good_a for_o evil_n be_v he_o too_o strong_a for_o thou_o it_o be_v folly_n to_o contend_v with_o he_o be_v he_o too_o weak_a it_o be_v a_o shame_n to_o do_v it_o be_v he_o thy_o superior_a thou_o must_v yield_v â—o_o he_o be_v he_o thy_o inferior_a thou_o must_v spare_v he_o etc._n etc._n four_o since_o pride_n represent_v our_o enemy_n to_o we_o under_o a_o vile_a and_o unworthy_a notion_n let_v we_o fetch_v some_o good_a out_o of_o that_o evil_n let_v contempt_n help_v patience_n to_o bear_v their_o provocation_n for_o if_o 〈◊〉_d dog_n bite_v i_o shall_v i_o bite_v he_o again_o or_o if_o a_o ass_n do_v kick_v i_o shall_v 〈◊〉_d kick_v he_o again_o five_o when_o another_o offend_v thou_o remember_v thaâ—_n thou_o have_v offend_v other_o it_o be_v too_o great_a a_o flattery_n of_o self-love_n to_o think_v to_o be_v excuse_v by_o other_o while_o we_o will_v excuse_v none_o we_o must_v therefore_o put_v on_o a_o resolution_n of_o mutual_a forbearance_n sixthly_a above_o all_o we_o must_v remember_v that_o we_o be_v all_o guilty_a before_o god_n and_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o unless_o we_o forgive_v we_o pray_v against_o ourselves_o and_o beg_v condemnation_n every_o time_n we_o say_v the_o lord_n prayer_n seven_o meditate_v often_o upon_o death_n which_o will_v conduce_v much_o to_o the_o lay_v down_o of_o hatred_n let_v we_o not_o be_v so_o hot_a in_o our_o dissension_n death_n will_v quench_v our_o heat_n within_o a_o few_o day_n as_o when_o two_o little_a fish_n be_v contend_v for_o a_o fly_n the_o pike_n come_v and_o devour_v they_o both_o so_o while_o we_o quarrel_v about_o small_a thing_n death_n be_v come_v which_o will_v swallow_v up_o he_o that_o be_v in_o the_o right_n and_o he_o that_o be_v in_o the_o wrong_n the_o vanquisher_n and_o the_o vanquish_a and_o send_v both_o to_o plead_v their_o cause_n before_o the_o great_a judge_n and_o it_o will_v go_v ill_a with_o we_o if_o we_o appear_v in_o judgement_n without_o repentance_n and_o faith_n and_o without_o charity_n to_o our_o neighbour_n they_o can_v be_v sound_a why_o shall_v our_o hatred_n be_v long_o since_o our_o life_n be_v so_o short_a ira_fw-la mortalium_fw-la debet_fw-la esse_fw-la mortalis_fw-la second_o to_o temper_v our_o hatred_n against_o injustice_n and_o sin_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o for_o the_o most_o part_n this_o be_v but_o a_o pretence_n whereby_o we_o cozen_v ourselves_o and_o other_o to_o palliate_v personal_a hatred_n if_o we_o take_v god_n cause_n sincere_o in_o hand_n we_o must_v conform_v ourselves_o to_o his_o will_n and_o wisdom_n expect_v till_o he_o send_v his_o messenger_n death_n to_o attach_v and_o bring_v the_o wicked_a before_o his_o tribunal_n psal._n 37.8_o cease_v from_o anger_n and_o forsake_v wrath_n fret_v not_o thyself_o in_o any_o wise_a to_o do_v evil_a for_o evil_a doer_n shall_v be_v cut_v off_o v_o 10._o yet_o a_o little_a while_n and_o the_o wicked_a shall_v not_o be_v if_o we_o hate_v wickedness_n we_o may_v be_v sure_a that_o god_n hate_v it_o more_o and_o will_v punish_v it_o but_o in_o his_o own_o time_n to_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n not_o our_o humour_n certain_o if_o we_o hate_v iniquity_n in_o good_a earnest_n we_o will_v hate_v it_o more_o in_o ourselves_o if_o our_o enemy_n be_v wicked_a we_o must_v love_v they_o for_o god_n sake_n and_o for_o our_o own_o because_o we_o also_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o like_a infirmity_n dr._n peter_n du_fw-fr moulin_n of_o govern_v the_o passion_n quest._n how_o be_v immoderate_a anger_n a_o sin_n answ._n first_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o impulsive_a cause_n of_o it_o when_o a_o man_n be_v excessive_o angry_a where_o he_o have_v no_o just_a reason_n for_o it_o mat._n 5.22_o second_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o degree_n and_o measure_n of_o it_o when_o though_o we_o have_v a_o just_a cause_n yet_o our_o anger_n exceed_v the_o cause_n gen._n 49.7_o three_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o end_n when_o it_o be_v not_o direct_v to_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o restraint_n of_o sin_n but_o that_o therein_o we_o seek_v our_o own_o glory_n or_o profit_n or_o the_o satisfy_n of_o our_o proud_a mind_n prov._n 13.10_o and_o 21.24_o and_o 28.25_o four_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o direct_a effect_n of_o it_o as_o when_o we_o break_v out_o into_o curse_n execratious_a and_o revile_v speech_n in_o our_o passion_n ps._n 106.33_o five_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o indirect_a effect_n of_o it_o as_o when_o we_o thereby_o lose_v the_o use_n of_o our_o reason_n prov._n 16.32_o luke_n 21.19_o or_o when_o it_o work_v not_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n that_o be_v when_o by_o our_o anger_n we_o be_v
and_o be_v not_o this_o do_v for_o our_o imitation_n so_o david_n and_o christ_n delight_v to_o do_v god_n will_v because_o it_o be_v so_o write_v of_o they_o psal._n 40.7_o 8._o paul_n exhort_v child_n to_o obedience_n because_o it_o be_v the_o first_o commandment_n with_o promise_n eph._n 6.2_o paul_n preach_v what_o be_v in_o the_o old_a testament_n act_v 22.20_o what_o be_v it_o but_o popery_n to_o make_v the_o spirit_n within_o to_o be_v the_o supreme_a judge_n and_o superior_a to_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o the_o write_a word_n without_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n appear_v in_o the_o gospel_n will_v have_v we_o to_o walk_v worthy_a of_o god_n in_o all_o well-pleasing_a according_a to_o the_o law_n tit._n 2.12_o 13._o and_o to_o mourn_v bitter_o that_o we_o be_v so_o unlike_o the_o will_n and_o image_n of_o god_n reveal_v in_o the_o law_n rom._n 7.23_o 24._o object_n paul_n speak_v of_o a_o law_n write_v and_o engrave_v in_o stone_n and_o therefore_o of_o the_o moral_a law_n which_o yet_o he_o say_v be_v abolish_v by_o christ_n in_o the_o gospel_n 2_o cor._n 3.6_o 7_o 11_o 13._o answ._n the_o meaning_n of_o this_o place_n as_o also_o gal._n 3.25_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o the_o moral_a law_n by_o a_o synecdoche_n comprehend_v the_o ceremonial_a law_n also_o both_o which_o the_o false_a teacher_n urge_v as_o necessary_a to_o salvation_n and_o justification_n at_o least_o together_o with_o christ_n against_o who_o the_o apostle_n here_o dispute_v the_o moral_a law_n therefore_o be_v abolish_v first_o as_o thus_o accompany_v with_o a_o yoke_n of_o ceremony_n second_o as_o it_o be_v former_o dispense_v the_o great_a light_n of_o the_o gospel_n obscure_v that_o lesser_a light_n of_o the_o law_n as_o ver_fw-la 10._o three_o he_o may_v speak_v of_o the_o moral_a law_n as_o a_o covenant_n of_o life_n which_o the_o false_a teacher_n urge_v in_o which_o respect_n he_o call_v it_o a_o ministry_n of_o death_n and_o a_o letter_n which_o kill_v and_o thus_o it_o be_v abolish_v by_o christ_n that_o with_o open_a face_n we_o may_v behold_v the_o glory_n of_o the_o lord_n as_o the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n for_o righteousness_n to_o every_o one_o that_o do_v believe_v object_n the_o gospel_n under_o which_o believer_n be_v require_v no_o do_v for_o do_v be_v proper_a to_o the_o law_n which_o promise_v life_n and_o require_v condition_n but_o the_o gospel_n promise_v to_o work_v the_o condition_n but_o require_v none_o and_o therefore_o a_o believer_n now_o be_v full_o free_a from_o the_o law_n answ._n the_o gospel_n and_o the_o law_n be_v take_v two_o way_n 1._o large_o the_o law_n be_v take_v for_o the_o whole_a doctrine_n contain_v in_o the_o old_a testament_n and_o the_o gospel_n for_o the_o whole_a doctrine_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o apostle_n in_o the_o new_a testament_n 2._o strict_o the_o law_n pro_fw-la lege_fw-la operum_fw-la for_o the_o law_n of_o work_n the_o gospel_n pro_fw-la lege_fw-la fidei_fw-la for_o the_o law_n of_o faith_n the_o law_n of_o work_n be_v strict_o take_v for_o that_o law_n which_o promise_v god_n favour_n and_o life_n upon_o condition_n of_o do_v or_o of_o personal_a obedience_n the_o law_n of_o faith_n be_v strict_o take_v for_o that_o doctrine_n which_o reveal_v remission_n of_o sin_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n by_o christ_n righteousness_n only_o apprehend_v by_o faith_n now_o the_o gospel_n in_o this_o latter_a sense_n exclude_v all_o work_n and_o require_v no_o do_v in_o point_n of_o justification_n but_o only_o believe_v but_o take_v it_o large_o for_o the_o whole_a doctrine_n of_o god_n love_n and_o free_a grace_n and_o so_o the_o gospel_n require_v do_v for_o as_o it_o be_v a_o act_n of_o god_n free_a grace_n to_o justify_v we_o without_o call_v for_o our_o work_n so_o it_o be_v a_o act_n of_o the_o same_o free_a grace_n to_o require_v work_n of_o a_o justify_v person_n to_o serve_v he_o in_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n tit._n 2.14_o and_o to_o think_v that_o the_o gospel_n require_v no_o condition_n be_v a_o dream_n against_o multitude_n of_o scripture_n which_o contain_v conditional_a yet_o evangelical_a promise_n there_o be_v indeed_o no_o condition_n require_v of_o we_o in_o the_o gospel_n but_o what_o the_o lord_n himself_o have_v or_o shall_v work_v in_o we_o but_o it_o do_v not_o therefore_o follow_v that_o no_o condition_n be_v require_v of_o we_o for_o require_v the_o condition_n be_v the_o mean_n to_o work_v it_o and_o the_o mean_n and_o end_n shall_v not_o be_v separate_v as_o christ_n righteousness_n must_v go_v before_o as_o the_o matter_n or_o move_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n so_o faith_n must_v go_v before_o this_o righteousness_n as_o a_o instrument_n or_o apply_v cause_n of_o it_o by_o which_o we_o be_v justify_v it_o be_v true_a god_n justify_v the_o ungodly_a but_o not_o immediate_o without_o faith_n but_o mediate_o by_o faith_n rom._n 4.5_o when_o the_o apostle_n affirm_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n without_o work_n he_o do_v hereby_o plain_o give_v that_o to_o faith_n which_o he_o deny_v to_o work_n so_o then_o as_o he_o deny_v work_n to_o be_v the_o antecedent_n condition_n of_o our_o justification_n so_o he_o affirm_v the_o contrary_a of_o faith_n which_o go_v before_o our_o justification_n believe_v and_o live_v object_n there_o be_v no_o sin_n now_o but_o unbelief_n which_o be_v a_o sin_n against_o the_o gospel_n only_o therefore_o there_o be_v no_o sin_n against_o any_o law_n christ_n have_v abolish_v it_o by_o his_o death_n the_o law_n can_v be_v our_o rule_n answ._n be_v drunkenness_n whoredom_n theft_n etc._n etc._n then_o no_o sin_n to_o be_v repent_v of_o or_o watch_v against_o but_o only_a unbelief_n will_v not_o the_o lord_n judge_v man_n not_o only_o for_o unbelief_n but_o for_o all_o the_o work_v do_v in_o the_o body_n as_o rom._n 2.16_o 2_o cor._n 5.10_o be_v not_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n reveal_v from_o heaven_n against_o all_o 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whence_o proceed_v this_o backslide_n in_o god_n child_n answ._n from_o their_o give_a way_n to_o sin_n and_o not_o look_v to_o themselves_o to_o abstain_v from_o it_o as_o from_o worldliness_n passion_n etc._n etc._n as_o 1_o tim._n 5.6_o this_o david_n find_v by_o woeful_a experience_n and_o therefore_o pray_v psal._n 51.12_o that_o god_n will_v uphold_v he_o with_o his_o free_a spirit_n so_o we_o see_v in_o peter_n matth._n 26.47_o now_o the_o reason_n why_o sin_n do_v so_o deaden_a grace_n in_o their_o heart_n be_v first_o sin_n be_v a_o soul-killing_a thing_n when_o the_o devil_n hook_v a_o man_n into_o sin_n he_o draw_v he_o into_o the_o dead_a sea_n hos._n 13.1_o when_o ephraim_n offend_v in_o baal_n he_o die_v eph._n 2.1_o you_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n hence_o he_o call_v the_o law_n of_o sin_n the_o law_n of_o death_n rom._n 8.2_o sin_n weaken_v all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n that_o they_o can_v stir_v to_o any_o duty_n it_o be_v like_o a_o great_a weight_n on_o a_o man_n back_n heb._n 12.1_o as_o christ_n say_v care_v overcharge_v the_o heart_n luke_n 21.34_o it_o separate_v between_o god_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o life_n and_o the_o soul_n and_o therefore_o no_o marvel_n if_o it_o deaden_a it_o second_o sin_n grieve_v the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n and_o we_o know_v that_o all_o the_o quicken_a of_o a_o christian_a consist_v in_o the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o god_n spirit_n so_o that_o if_o he_o withdraw_v and_o suspend_v his_o action_n we_o can_v do_v nothing_o of_o ourselves_o hence_o eph._n 4.31_o grieve_v not_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n and_o 1_o thes._n 5.18_o 19_o it_o quencheeh_a the_o spirit_n three_o it_o put_v a_o most_o bitter_a hard_a task_n upon_o the_o soul_n to_o go_v through_o which_o cause_v her_o reluctancy_n for_o such_o a_o man_n must_v humble_v himself_o great_o before_o god_n must_v renew_v his_o repentance_n with_o bitter_a remorse_n for_o his_o sin_n must_v 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david_n quest._n what_o be_v the_o particular_a sin_n which_o cause_n this_o deadness_n and_o backslide_n answ._n first_o the_o niggardliness_n of_o god_n child_n in_o his_o service_n when_o they_o will_v do_v no_o more_o than_o they_o must_v needs_o do_v whereas_o a_o quicken_v heart_n will_v rather_o superabound_v then_o be_v want_v as_o often_o in_o scripture_n the_o duty_n be_v command_v but_o not_o the_o quantity_n as_o how_o often_o and_o how_o long_o we_o shall_v pray_v meditate_v give_v alm_n etc._n etc._n now_o a_o christian_a in_o such_o case_n will_v rather_o overdo_v then_o underdo_v as_o philemon_n v._n 21._o i_o know_v thou_o will_v do_v more_o than_o i_o ask_v so_o 2_o cor._n 8.3_o second_o neglect_v of_o our_o
religious_a or_o civil_a employment_n to_o the_o scandal_n and_o offence_n of_o their_o brethren_n six_o when_o they_o prank_v up_o themselves_o beyond_o their_o call_n estate_n and_o degree_n seven_o when_o they_o distinguish_v not_o between_o time_n of_o mourning_n and_o rejoice_v whereas_o the_o like_a garment_n be_v not_o fit_a for_o all_o season_n quest._n what_o be_v the_o proper_a use_n of_o apparel_n answ._n first_o to_o cover_v our_o nakedness_n and_o to_o hide_v our_o corporal_a shame_n and_o defect_n second_o to_o defend_v our_o body_n from_o the_o injury_n of_o wind_n and_o weather_n both_o of_o the_o summer_n heat_n and_o the_o winter_n cold_a hence_o garment_n quasi_fw-la gardment_n three_o to_o preserve_v and_o cherish_v natural_a heat_n and_o life_n which_o otherwise_o will_v spend_v too_o fast_o what_o shall_v we_o say_v then_o to_o those_o that_o make_v they_o the_o ensign_n of_o vanity_n and_o incentives_n to_o lust_n and_o luxury_n whence_o else_o be_v those_o 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condition_n for_o uphold_v the_o credit_n of_o it_o now_o that_o be_v necessary_a raiment_n which_o be_v necessary_a both_o these_o way_n quest._n who_o shall_v judge_v what_o be_v necessary_a for_o person_n of_o every_o condition_n answ._n first_o vain_a and_o curious_a person_n be_v not_o competent_a judge_n but_o the_o example_n of_o grave_n modest_a and_o frugal_a person_n in_o every_o order_n and_o estate_n who_o by_o their_o knowledge_n and_o experience_n be_v best_a able_a to_o determine_v it_o second_o though_o we_o must_v not_o seek_v for_o more_o than_o necessary_a apparel_n yet_o if_o god_n of_o his_o goodness_n give_v we_o more_o we_o must_v receive_v it_o thankful_o and_o use_v it_o to_o the_o good_a example_n of_o other_o ob._n but_o john_n baptist_n say_v we_o must_v not_o have_v above_o one_o coat_n answ._n his_o meaning_n must_v needs_o be_v that_o he_o that_o have_v not_o only_o necessary_a raiment_n but_o superfluity_n must_v give_v of_o his_o abundance_n unto_o they_o that_o want_n christ_n himself_o have_v two_o coat_n and_o st._n paul_n a_o coat_n and_o a_o cloak_n 2._o rule_v all_o apparel_n must_v be_v fit_v to_o the_o body_n in_o a_o comely_a and_o decent_a manner_n as_o become_v holiness_n tit._n 2.3_o quest._n how_o shall_v this_o be_v do_v answ._n by_o observe_v these_o five_o rule_n first_o it_o must_v be_v according_a to_o the_o sex_n both_o for_o man_n and_o woman_n deut._n 22.5_o which_o be_v not_o a_o ceremonial_a law_n but_o ground_v upon_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n and_o common_a honesty_n second_o our_o apparel_n must_v be_v suit_v to_o our_o calling_n that_o it_o may_v not_o hinder_v nor_o disable_v we_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o the_o duty_n thereof_o this_o just_o condemn_v the_o apparel_n especial_o of_o woman_n and_o maidservant_n which_o set_v they_o as_o it_o be_v in_o a_o frame_n that_o they_o can_v with_o ease_v and_o conveniency_n do_v their_o business_n while_o they_o have_v it_o on_o three_o our_o apparel_n 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father_n the_o son_n to_o be_v our_o redeemer_n the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o be_v our_o comforter_n seek_v to_o grow_v in_o the_o knowledge_n and_o experience_n of_o this_o quest_n may_v not_o baptism_n be_v administer_v in_o name_n of_o christ_n alone_o or_o in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n without_o mention_v the_o three_o person_n answ._n no_o for_o the_o true_a form_n of_o baptism_n be_v prescribe_v by_o christ_n himself_o from_o which_o we_o may_v not_o presume_v to_o vary_v object_n but_o act_v 2.38_o it_o be_v say_v repent_v and_o be_v baptize_v in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n answ._n peter_n intent_n there_o be_v not_o to_o set_v down_o the_o form_n of_o baptism_n but_o the_o end_n and_o scope_n thereof_o which_o be_v that_o we_o may_v attain_v to_o true_a fellowship_n with_o christ._n quest._n what_o be_v the_o end_n of_o baptism_n answ._n first_o baptism_n seem_v to_o be_v a_o pledge_n to_o we_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o weakness_n of_o all_o the_o grace_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n 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and_o so_o to_o continue_v by_o a_o frequent_a renual_a of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n as_o occasion_n shall_v be_v offer_v quest._n how_o may_v this_o be_v prove_v answ._n first_o because_o the_o scripture_n speak_v of_o they_o that_o have_v be_v long_o before_o baptise_a and_o that_o in_o the_o time_n present_a baptism_n save_v 1_o pet._n 3.22_o so_o rom._n 6.4_o and_o in_o the_o future_a tense_n he_o that_o believe_v and_o be_v baptize_v shall_v be_v save_v and_o paul_n eph._n 5.26_o all_o which_o show_v that_o baptism_n have_v the_o same_o efficacy_n after_o which_o it_o have_v before_o the_o administration_n of_o it_o second_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n be_v everlasting_a isa._n 54.10_o hos._n 2.19_o but_o the_o covenant_n be_v the_o foundation_n or_o substance_n of_o baptism_n therefore_o baptism_n be_v not_o to_o be_v limit_v to_o any_o time_n but_o must_v have_v its_o efficacy_n so_o long_o as_o the_o covenant_n be_v in_o force_n three_o the_o ancient_a church_n of_o christ_n have_v always_o teach_v that_o all_o sin_n be_v do_v away_o even_o sin_n to_o come_v by_o baptism_n quest._n whether_o do_v baptism_n abolish_v original_a sin_n answ._n the_o perfect_a and_o entire_a baptism_n in_o which_o the_o outward_a and_o inward_a be_v join_v together_o abolish_v the_o punishment_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o guilt_n and_o the_o fault_n yet_o not_o simple_o but_o in_o two_o respect_n first_o in_o respect_n of_o imputation_n because_o god_n do_v not_o impute_v original_a sin_n to_o they_o that_o be_v in_o christ._n second_o in_o respect_n of_o dominion_n because_o original_a sin_n reign_v not_o in_o they_o that_o be_v regenerate_v yet_o after_o baptism_n it_o remain_v and_o be_v still_o and_o that_o proper_o sin_n rom._n 7.20_o col._n â—_o 5_o evil_a concupiscence_n eph._n 4.22_o therefore_o some_o portion_n of_o the_o old_a man_n and_o original_a sin_n remain_v after_o baptism_n quest._n if_o person_n baptize_v be_v sinner_n until_o death_n what_o difference_n be_v there_o between_o the_o godly_a and_o ungodly_a answ._n in_o they_o that_o be_v regenerate_v there_o be_v a_o sorrow_n for_o their_o inward_a corruption_n and_o for_o their_o sin_n past_a with_o a_o detestation_n of_o they_o and_o a_o purpose_n to_o forsake_v sin_n to_o which_o be_v join_v a_o endeavour_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o his_o commandment_n this_o be_v not_o in_o a_o ungodly_a man_n quest._n how_o do_v baptism_n confer_v grace_n answ._n first_o it_o confer_v grace_n because_o its_o a_o mean_n to_o give_v and_o exhibit_v to_o the_o believer_n christ_n with_o his_o benefit_n and_o this_o it_o do_v by_o its_o signification_n for_o it_o serve_v as_o a_o peculiar_a and_o infallible_a certificate_n to_o assure_v the_o party_n baptize_v of_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o of_o eternal_a salvation_n and_o whereas_o the_o minister_n in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n apply_v the_o promise_n of_o mercy_n to_o the_o baptize_v it_o be_v as_o much_o as_o if_o god_n have_v make_v a_o peculiar_a promise_n to_o he_o second_o it_o may_v be_v say_v to_o confer_v grace_n because_o the_o outward_a wash_n of_o the_o body_n be_v a_o token_n or_o pledge_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o by_o this_o pledge_n faith_n be_v confirm_v which_o be_v a_o instrument_n to_o receive_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n ob._n a_o sacrament_n be_v not_o only_o a_o sign_n and_o seal_n but_o also_o a_o instrument_n to_o convey_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n to_o we_o answ._n it_o be_v not_o a_o instrument_n have_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n tie_v to_o it_o or_o shut_v up_o in_o it_o but_o a_o instrument_n to_o which_o grace_n be_v present_a by_o assistance_n in_o the_o right_a use_n thereof_o because_o in_o and_o with_o the_o right_a use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n god_n confer_v grace_n so_o that_o its_o a_o moral_a not_o a_o physical_a instrument_n quest._n whâ—ther_o do_v baptism_n imprint_v a_o mark_n or_o character_n upon_o the_o soul_n which_o be_v never_o blot_v out_o 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a_o mean_n to_o see_v this_o mark_n in_o we_o because_o its_o the_o laver_n of_o regeneration_n ob._n the_o male_a child_n among_o the_o jew_n that_o be_v not_o circumcise_v be_v to_o be_v cut_v off_o gen._n 17.14_o therefore_o it_o seem_v that_o baptism_n be_v necessary_a to_o salvation_n answ._n it_o be_v mean_v not_o of_o infant_n but_o of_o man_n who_o be_v till_o then_o uncircumcised_a despise_v the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n and_o refuse_v to_o be_v circumcise_v as_o appear_v by_o the_o word_n follow_v for_o hâ—_n have_v make_v my_o covenant_n void_a now_o infant_n do_v not_o this_o but_o their_o parent_n or_o man_n of_o year_n quest._n whether_o may_v such_o as_o be_v call_v lay-person_n or_o private_a man_n administer_v baptism_n answ._n minister_n of_o the_o word_n only_o may_v do_v it_o for_o to_o baptize_v be_v a_o part_n of_o the_o public_a ministry_n mat._n 28.18_o where_o preach_v and_o baptise_v be_v join_v together_o and_o thing_n that_o god_n have_v join_v may_v no_o man_n separate_v he_o that_o perform_v any_o part_n of_o the_o public_a ministry_n must_v have_v a_o lawful_a call_n rom._n 10.14_o heb._n 3.5_o but_o private_a person_n have_v no_o call_n to_o this_o business_n again_o whatsoever_o be_v not_o of_o faith_n be_v sin_n now_o for_o private_a person_n to_o baptize_v be_v not_o of_o faith_n for_o they_o have_v neither_o precept_n nor_o example_n for_o it_o in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n therefore_o its_o sin_n ob._n but_o zipporah_n circumcise_v her_o child_n exod._n 4.28_o answ._n the_o example_n be_v many_o way_n discommendable_a for_o she_o do_v it_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o her_o husband_n when_o there_o be_v no_o need_n she_o do_v it_o in_o haste_n that_o she_o may_v prevent_v her_o husband_n she_o do_v it_o in_o anger_n for_o she_o cast_v
compel_v many_o to_o blaspheme_v yet_o say_v he_o i_o obtain_v mercy_n mat._n 12.31_o christ_n tell_v we_o that_o upon_o repentance_n it_o shall_v be_v forgive_v the_o devil_n will_v persuade_v we_o that_o all_o blasphemy_n be_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o we_o must_v deny_v it_o and_o our_o reason_n must_v be_v because_o we_o be_v sorry_a for_o it_o and_o be_v it_o to_o be_v do_v again_o we_o will_v not_o do_v it_o for_o all_o the_o world_n but_o he_o that_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v not_o sorry_a for_o it_o be_v not_o grieve_v for_o his_o offence_n will_v have_v all_o other_o to_o commit_v the_o same_o sin_n be_v desirous_a to_o have_v hell_n as_o full_a as_o he_o can_v wish_n that_o wife_n child_n parent_n friend_n neighbour_n all_o may_v commit_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o he_o have_v do_v see_v capell_n on_o tentation_n quest._n how_o do_v the_o heinousness_n of_o this_o sin_n of_o blasphemy_n appear_v answ._n first_o it_o be_v one_o of_o the_o most_o horrid_a sin_n in_o the_o world_n some_o sin_n be_v more_o direct_o and_o immediate_o against_o man_n own_o person_n as_o idleness_n prodigality_n etc._n etc._n some_o be_v against_o other_o man_n person_n as_o lie_v slander_a etc._n etc._n but_o the_o blasphemer_n fight_v direct_o against_o god_n other_o sin_n strike_v at_o god_n but_o this_o pierce_v he_o and_o strike_v through_o his_o name_n with_o execration_n etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o such_o be_v to_o be_v put_v to_o death_n leu._n 24.10_o 11._o isa._n 36_o 6._o hab._n 3.14_o second_o it_o be_v a_o high_a contempt_n of_o god_n a_o desperate_a fly_v into_o his_o face_n a_o charge_v he_o with_o folly_n cruelty_n and_o tyranny_n job_n 1._o ult_n it_o so_o provoke_v god_n that_o usual_o he_o cut_v they_o off_o soon_o than_o other_o sinner_n as_o those_o that_o be_v ripe_a for_o destruction_n three_o it_o argue_v the_o high_a ingratitude_n in_o the_o world_n for_o a_o man_n like_o a_o mad_a dog_n to_o 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discern_v his_o truth_n and_o the_o falsehood_n of_o satan_n and_o that_o he_o will_v incline_v our_o heart_n to_o submit_v our_o judgement_n to_o his_o truth_n and_o reject_v satan_n damnable_a lie_n three_o we_o must_v endeavour_v to_o enrich_v our_o mind_n with_o such_o a_o measure_n of_o knowledge_n as_o may_v enable_v we_o to_o answer_v all_o satan_n cavil_n especial_o by_o study_v the_o scripture_n which_o be_v able_a to_o make_v we_o wise_a to_o salvation_n four_o we_o must_v open_v our_o state_n to_o some_o able_a friend_n who_o may_v teach_v we_o how_o to_o confute_v these_o tentation_n and_o by_o all_o mean_v we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o that_o foolish_a bashfulness_n which_o make_v man_n keep_v the_o devil_n counsel_n to_o their_o destruction_n for_o fear_n of_o shame_v themselves_o whereas_o it_o be_v no_o shame_n to_o be_v subject_a to_o these_o tentation_n which_o the_o dear_a of_o god_n child_n be_v not_o free_v from_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o other_o kind_n of_o 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upon_o we_o as_o our_o sin_n but_o shall_v be_v set_v on_o satan_n score_n and_o punish_v upon_o he_o quest._n how_o shall_v we_o know_v that_o they_o be_v satan_n suggestion_n and_o not_o our_o own_o thought_n answ._n firâ—_n in_o that_o they_o be_v so_o outrageous_o wicked_a that_o even_o nature_n though_o corrupt_v be_v not_o capable_a of_o they_o unless_o by_o long_a custom_n of_o malicious_a sin_v against_o god_n it_o become_v plain_o diabolical_a how_o much_o loss_n then_o be_v they_o capable_a of_o they_o who_o have_v receive_v some_o measure_n of_o grace_n and_o in_o the_o uprightness_n of_o their_o heart_n desire_v to_o fear_v love_n and_o serve_v the_o lord_n second_o they_o may_v be_v discern_v to_o be_v from_o satan_n by_o the_o manner_n of_o their_o injection_n which_o be_v not_o voluntary_a and_o upon_o choice_n but_o sudden_a as_o a_o flash_n of_o lightning_n with_o such_o unavoidable_a violence_n that_o they_o can_v be_v prevent_v and_o that_o continual_o one_o follow_v 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shall_v we_o know_v that_o we_o resist_v these_o blasphemy_n answ._n first_o in_o our_o own_o outward_a man_n we_o resist_v they_o when_o we_o do_v not_o actual_o yield_v by_o word_n or_o deed_n so_o as_o that_o our_o yield_a be_v subject_a to_o our_o sense_n second_o inward_o we_o resist_v they_o when_o we_o neither_o approve_v they_o in_o our_o judgement_n nor_o embrace_v they_o with_o our_o will_n nor_o incline_v to_o they_o in_o our_o affection_n with_o like_n and_o delight_n four_o consider_v that_o these_o blasphemous_a susigestion_n be_v not_o evil_a to_o they_o who_o resist_v they_o or_o if_o evil_a yet_o only_o our_o cross_n and_o evil_a of_o punishment_n not_o evil_a of_o sin_n which_o the_o lord_n of_o his_o infinite_a goodness_n turn_v to_o the_o good_a of_o his_o child_n object_n yet_o i_o fear_v that_o i_o have_v so_o much_o revolve_v these_o blasphemous_a tentation_n in_o my_o mind_n and_o have_v be_v so_o negligent_a and_o slow_a in_o reject_v they_o that_o i_o doubt_v 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our_o desire_n be_v quicken_v after_o a_o better_a life_n 3._o as_o yet_o there_o be_v sin_n in_o we_o from_o the_o danger_n whereof_o though_o we_o be_v deliver_v yet_o there_o be_v corruption_n which_o remain_v behind_o in_o we_o and_o by_o this_o god_n will_v teach_v we_o to_o see_v the_o contagion_n of_o sin_n and_o how_o the_o devil_n have_v deceive_v we_o when_o he_o promise_v a_o better_a condition_n 4._o it_o show_v god_n wisdom_n in_o vanquish_a sin_n by_o death_n which_o be_v the_o child_n of_o sin_n for_o be_v it_o we_o shall_v be_v purge_v from_o sin_n and_o from_o corruption_n both_o of_o body_n and_o mind_n and_o thus_o be_v our_o base_a estate_n make_v a_o way_n to_o our_o excellent_a estate_n hereafter_o quest._n shall_v these_o vile_a body_n of_o we_o be_v raise_v again_o at_o the_o last_o day_n answ._n yea_o it_o be_v a_o article_n of_o our_o faith_n it_o be_v typify_v by_o aaron_n dry_a rod_n bud_v and_o by_o jonas_n deliverance_n out_o of_o the_o belly_n of_o the_o 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death_n but_o also_o a_o inordinate_a frame_n of_o heart_n to_o these_o lawful_a thing_n below_o indeed_o if_o this_o inordinate_a affection_n be_v a_o burden_n and_o grief_n to_o thou_o they_o hurt_v not_o non_fw-la sensus_fw-la sed_fw-la consensus_fw-la nocet_fw-la three_o such_o make_v the_o death_n of_o christ_n a_o pattern_n of_o all_o patience_n and_o humble_a resignation_n 1_o peter_n 2.21_o 24._o for_o christ_n death_n be_v not_o only_o efficacious_a and_o meritorious_a but_o exemplary_a christ_n learn_v obedience_n by_o his_o suffering_n heb._n 5.6_o when_o he_o be_v revile_v he_o revile_v not_o again_o etc._n etc._n so_o shall_v it_o be_v with_o we_o four_o such_o look_n upon_o the_o bitterness_n and_o ugliness_n of_o sin_n as_o be_v so_o foul_a that_o nothing_o but_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n can_v wash_v it_o away_o the_o very_a thought_n of_o christ_n death_n make_v they_o cry_v out_o of_o the_o curse_a and_o filthy_a nature_n of_o sin_n five_o such_o be_v infinite_o affect_v with_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n in_o this_o his_o death_n so_o 2_o corinth_n 5.14_o consider_v from_o what_o a_o die_a damn_v state_n christ_n death_n free_v they_o it_o work_v in_o they_o unspeakable_a affection_n and_o enlargment_n towards_o god_n and_o christ._n six_o such_o will_v resign_v up_o to_o christ_n all_o that_o they_o have_v and_o now_o live_v no_o long_o to_o themselves_o or_o to_o worldly_a motion_n but_o unto_o christ_n rom._n 6.10_o 11._o 1_o pet._n 2.24_o 1_o cor._n 6.20_o they_o look_v upon_o their_o body_n estate_n health_n part_n etc._n etc._n not_o as_o their_o own_o but_o resign_v up_o all_o to_o christ._n quest._n what_o be_v the_o privilege_n which_o come_v by_o christ_n death_n to_o such_o 〈◊〉_d have_v interest_n therein_o answ._n first_o such_o as_o can_v plead_v christ_n death_n can_v also_o plead_v his_o resurrection_n intercession_n and_o whatsoever_o glorious_a action_n be_v do_v by_o he_o for_o his_o people_n rom._n 8.34_o 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rejoice_v in_o all_o tribulation_n and_o especial_o be_v above_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n christ_n death_n have_v take_v away_o sin_n which_o be_v the_o sting_n of_o it_o 1_o cor._n 15.55_o etc._n etc._n quest._n what_o be_v the_o benefit_n we_o have_v by_o christ_n ascension_n and_o exaltation_n answ._n first_o hereby_o his_o holy_a spirit_n be_v give_v more_o plentiful_o and_o abundant_o imply_v john_n 7.39_o so_o john_n 16.17_o if_o i_o depart_v i_o will_v send_v the_o comforter_n etc._n etc._n second_o hereby_o we_o be_v enable_v with_o all_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a gift_n either_o in_o a_o sanctify_a or_o ministerial_a way_n so_o eph._n 4.8_o christ_n when_o he_o ascend_v give_v gift_n to_o man_n that_o we_o have_v a_o ministry_n and_o ordinance_n with_o the_o spiritual_a effect_n thereof_o it_o be_v whole_o from_o this_o yea_o john_n 14.12_o all_o miraculous_a gift_n descend_v from_o this_o yea_o our_o faith_n repentance_n love_v to_o god_n and_o delight_n in_o holy_a thing_n 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of_o all_o the_o church_n mission_n that_o be_v as_o the_o father_n have_v send_v i_o so_o i_o send_v you_o joh._n 20.21_o for_o christ_n be_v send_v be_v thereby_o make_v the_o head_n of_o his_o church_n as_o church_n power_n be_v seat_v in_o he_o as_o the_o original_n and_o therefore_o all_o the_o mission_n of_o church_n officer_n now_o be_v reduce_v to_o this_o as_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o therefore_o they_o be_v call_v the_o minister_n of_o christ_n the_o ambassador_n of_o christ_n they_o administer_v all_o in_o his_o name_n and_o every_o thing_n be_v do_v by_o his_o authority_n matth._n 28.18_o etc._n etc._n four_o take_v notice_n of_o the_o compleatness_n and_o perfection_n of_o this_o mission_n heb._n 1.1_o that_o since_o christ_n mission_n we_o be_v not_o now_o to_o expect_v any_o other_o extraordinary_a mission_n christ_n come_v as_o the_o fullness_n of_o all_o five_o consider_v the_o seasonableness_n of_o the_o time_n wherein_o he_o be_v send_v gal._n 4.4_o call_v the_o 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intercede_v for_o we_o his_o prayer_n on_o earth_n be_v attend_v with_o great_a cry_n and_o groan_n and_o debase_v of_o himself_o but_o this_o in_o heaven_n be_v nothing_o but_o the_o presentation_n of_o his_o will_n that_o what_o he_o have_v pray_v for_o and_o obtain_v for_o his_o people_n shall_v be_v apply_v to_o they_o four_o consider_v the_o adjunct_n of_o his_o priestly_a office_n he_o be_v a_o priest_n after_o the_o order_n of_o melchizedech_n psal._n 110.4_o heb._n 7.17_o which_o do_v imply_v 1._o the_o conjoin_v of_o the_o kingly_a power_n to_o the_o priesthood_n which_o be_v forbid_v by_o the_o lord_n king_n uzziah_n be_v smite_v for_o meddle_v with_o the_o priest_n office_n have_v christ_n only_o sanctify_v himself_o to_o be_v a_o priest_n for_o we_o without_o this_o kingly_a office_n we_o shall_v still_o be_v under_o the_o power_n of_o our_o lust_n and_o shall_v have_v want_v a_o spiritual_a prince_n of_o glory_n against_o that_o prince_n of_o darkness_n 2._o it_o imply_v the_o spirituality_n of_o his_o priesthood_n for_o melchizedek_n though_o a_o priest_n yet_o he_o bring_v only_a bread_n and_o wine_n to_o abraham_n to_o refresh_v he_o so_o christ_n after_o that_o bodily_a oblation_n of_o himself_o have_v now_o appoint_v his_o child_n no_o other_o but_o spiritual_a sacrifice_n 3._o there_o be_v employ_v the_o perpetuity_n of_o it_o there_o be_v no_o abolition_n or_o translation_n of_o this_o office_n to_o any_o other_o 4._o this_o priestly_a office_n be_v confirm_v by_o a_o oath_n heb._n 7.21_o every_o word_n of_o god_n be_v as_o sure_a as_o his_o oath_n but_o this_o be_v do_v to_o establish_v our_o faith_n for_o its_o the_o hard_a thing_n in_o the_o world_n for_o a_o soul_n trouble_v with_o sin_n to_o believe_v that_o christ_n have_v make_v such_o a_o atonement_n and_o purchase_v reconciliation_n therefore_o god_n do_v not_o only_o promise_v but_o swear_v it_o quest._n what_o be_v we_o further_o to_o consider_v about_o the_o priesthood_n of_o 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sacrifice_n to_o god_n for_o its_o unlawful_a to_o offer_v sacrifice_n to_o any_o but_o to_o god_n because_o hereby_o be_v represent_v god_n supreme_a dominion_n and_o majesty_n which_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o destruction_n of_o the_o thing_n offer_v now_o though_o christ_n do_v not_o cease_v to_o be_v god_n yet_o by_o his_o death_n there_o be_v a_o separation_n of_o soul_n and_o body_n though_o not_o of_o the_o divine_a nature_n from_o either_o it_o be_v then_o unto_o god_n that_o he_o offer_v up_o himself_o five_o this_o sacrifice_n be_v by_o way_n of_o expiation_n and_o propitiation_n to_o atone_v and_o pacify_v the_o justice_n of_o god_n which_o otherwise_o will_v have_v be_v a_o consume_a fire_n to_o all_o mankind_n as_o it_o be_v to_o the_o apostate_n angel_n six_o the_o holy_a and_o â—ust_z nature_n of_o god_n against_o sin_n be_v such_o that_o there_o be_v a_o necessity_n of_o christ_n sacrifice_a himself_n upon_o the_o cross_n for_o we_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o property_n of_o christ_n sacrifice_n answ._n first_o it_o have_v infinite_a worth_n in_o it_o so_o that_o if_o god_n have_v so_o ordain_v it_o will_v have_v procure_v reconciliation_n for_o all_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o mankind_n and_o that_o because_o the_o person_n offer_v be_v god_n as_o well_o as_o man_n hence_o rom._n 8.33_o 34._o 2._o it_o be_v of_o infinite_a worth_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o gracious_a readiness_n and_o willingness_n of_o he_o that_o do_v offer_v it_o 3._o it_o have_v infinite_a worth_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o thing_n offer_v which_o be_v no_o less_o than_o the_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n himself_o second_o though_o christ_n offer_v up_o himself_o a_o sacrifice_n yet_o the_o appplication_n of_o it_o must_v be_v in_o such_o a_o way_n as_o god_n have_v appoint_v which_o be_v not_o do_v till_o it_o be_v receive_v by_o faith_n for_o so_o the_o father_n have_v appoint_v that_o this_o price_n shall_v reach_v to_o none_o but_o those_o that_o believe_v three_o that_o hence_o christ_n blood_n do_v not_o only_o wash_v away_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n but_o the_o filth_n of_o it_o tit._n 2.14_o so_o that_o none_o can_v plead_v the_o justify_v efficacy_n of_o châ—ists_n death_n that_o have_v not_o also_o the_o sanctify_a efficacy_n of_o it_o four_o though_o christ_n offer_v up_o himself_o but_o once_o yet_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o it_o do_v abide_v for_o ever_o yea_o it_o extend_v to_o the_o godly_a that_o live_v before_o his_o suffering_n five_o that_o its_o continual_o useful_a and_o necessary_a because_o we_o renew_v our_o sin_n daily_o and_o it_o behoove_v we_o to_o apply_v this_o medicine_n continual_o six_o consider_v the_o certain_a success_n and_o prevalency_n of_o it_o to_o reconcile_v we_o to_o god_n seven_o it_o be_v that_o sacrifice_n which_o christ_n present_v to_o his_o father_n eight_o the_o purity_n of_o this_o be_v not_o to_o be_v forget_v christ_n be_v a_o lamb_n without_o spot_n 1_o pet._n 1.19_o for_o as_o 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heart_n matth._n 12.34_o 35._o life_n and_o death_n be_v in_o the_o power_n of_o it_o prov._n 18.21_o matth._n 12.37_o by_o our_o word_n we_o shall_v be_v justify_v or_o condemn_v therefore_o let_v we_o resolve_v with_o david_n psal._n 71.24_o that_o our_o tongue_n shall_v speak_v of_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n long_o etc._n etc._n yet_o we_o must_v moderate_v our_o tongue_n by_o seasonable_a silence_n that_o they_o be_v not_o too_o full_a of_o talk_n for_o prov._n 10.19_o in_o many_o word_n there_o be_v much_o sin_n so_o prov._n 17.27_o 28._o and_o 21.23_o eccles._n 10.14_o job_n 13.5_o jam._n 1.19_o quest._n how_o shall_v we_o watch_v over_o our_o work_n and_o action_n answ._n that_o they_o may_v in_o all_o thing_n be_v conformable_a to_o the_o word_n and_o will_v of_o god_n whilst_o we_o do_v what_o he_o command_v and_o abstain_v from_o what_o he_o have_v forbid_v thus_o we_o be_v exhort_v prov._n 4.26_o ponder_v the_o path_n of_o thy_o foot_n etc._n etc._n and_o it_o be_v make_v the_o mark_n of_o a_o true_o wise_a man_n prov._n 14.15_o 16._o a_o prudent_a man_n look_v well_o to_o his_o go_n etc._n etc._n for_o we_o tread_v upon_o slippery_a place_n whilst_o we_o be_v manage_v our_o worldly_a affair_n for_o this_o end_n 1._o we_o must_v spend_v none_o of_o our_o precious_a time_n in_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n for_o by_o do_v nothing_o we_o shall_v quick_o learn_v to_o do_v that_o which_o be_v ill_a but_o that_o we_o be_v always_o exercise_v in_o some_o good_a impolyment_n that_o respect_v god_n glory_n our_o own_o or_o our_o neighbour_n good_a 2._o that_o with_o 〈◊〉_d care_n and_o circumspection_n we_o keep_v ourselves_o from_o all_o sinful_a action_n and_o if_o sin_n begin_v to_o arise_v in_o our_o heart_n present_o to_o stifle_v it_o that_o it_o bring_v not_o forth_o fruit_n unto_o death_n 3._o we_o must_v watch_v over_o they_o that_o we_o may_v not_o only_o shun_v evil_a but_o do_v good_a whereby_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v and_o our_o light_n may_v 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in_o his_o bosom_n &_o not_o be_v burn_v hence_o prov._n 5.8_o and_o 4.14_o 15._o isa._n 33.15_o psal._n 119.37_o three_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n not_o only_o that_o we_o may_v avoid_v all_o sin_n but_o also_o that_o we_o may_v perform_v all_o christian_a duty_n with_o diligence_n and_o constancy_n and_o that_o towards_o god_n and_o man_n yea_o it_o must_v extend_v to_o the_o manner_n of_o our_o performance_n of_o they_o as_o that_o they_o be_v do_v in_o love_n and_o obedience_n to_o god_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v glorify_v he_o in_o faith_n and_o with_o a_o good_a conscience_n with_o alacrity_n and_o sincerity_n and_o last_o that_o we_o do_v they_o prudent_o and_o seasonable_o with_o due_a respect_n to_o person_n time_n and_o place_n quest._n what_o reason_n may_v persuade_v we_o to_o this_o watchfulness_n and_o circumspection_n answ._n first_o because_o it_o be_v most_o necessary_a deut._n 4.9_o take_v heed_n to_o thyself_o etc._n etc._n luk._n 12.36_o let_v your_o loin_n be_v gird_v about_o etc._n etc._n jos._n 22.5_o and_o 23.11_o mar._n 13.33_o 37._o rev._n 3.2_o and_o it_o be_v thus_o necessary_a 1._o because_o through_o our_o corruption_n we_o be_v exceed_o weak_a whence_o it_o be_v that_o we_o be_v so_o prone_a to_o sin_n and_o easy_o overcome_v with_o tentation_n if_o we_o neglect_v our_o watch_n hence_o mat._n 26.41_o watch_z and_o pray_v lest_o you_o fall_v into_o tentation_n etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 10.12_o let_v he_o that_o think_v he_o stand_v take_v heed_n lest_o he_o fall_v so_o phil._n 2_o 13._o prov._n 28.14_o 2._o because_o natural_o we_o be_v drowsy_a and_o sleepy_a and_o even_o the_o wise_a virgin_n be_v prone_a to_o take_v a_o nap_n and_o therefore_o god_n call_v upon_o we_o to_o awake_v eph._n 5.14_o cant._n 5.2_o 3._o because_o of_o the_o wickedness_n and_o deceitfulness_n of_o our_o heart_n which_o be_v ready_a to_o withdraw_v themselves_o from_o god_n and_o to_o start_v aside_o like_o a_o deceitful_a bow_n jer._n 17.10_o psal._n 78.57_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o lord_n warn_v we_o hereof_o deut._n 11.16_o take_v heed_n that_o your_o heart_n be_v not_o deceive_v and_o you_o turn_v aside_o so_o heb._n 3.12_o 4._o because_o without_o it_o we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v spiritual_o enlighten_v and_o awaken_v out_o of_o the_o sleep_n of_o death_n for_o this_o be_v the_o difference_n between_o the_o faithful_a and_o unbeliever_n 1_o thes._n 5.5_o 6_o 7._o second_o because_o it_o be_v very_o profitable_a and_o that_o 1._o because_o it_o help_v we_o much_o to_o the_o lead_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o which_o we_o thrive_v or_o go_v backward_o as_o we_o keep_v or_o intermit_v our_o christian_a watch_n for_o when_o we_o watch_v over_o ourselves_o god_n will_v likewise_o watch_v over_o we_o and_o by_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n enable_v we_o to_o stand_v against_o all_o tentation_n and_o to_o go_v forward_o in_o our_o christian_a course_n but_o when_o through_o our_o negligence_n we_o wilful_o run_v into_o tentation_n he_o leave_v we_o to_o be_v foil_v that_o we_o may_v learn_v to_o take_v better_a heed_n if_o we_o be_v not_o want_v to_o ourselves_o the_o lord_n will_v enlighten_v our_o understanding_n to_o discern_v the_o right_a way_n wherein_o we_o shall_v walk_v eph._n 4.14_o and_o when_o we_o see_v our_o way_n we_o shall_v have_v our_o faith_n strengthen_v and_o our_o courage_n confirm_v to_o proceed_v in_o it_o hence_o these_o be_v join_v together_o 1_o cor._n 16.13_o watch_v you_o stand_v fast_o in_o the_o faith_n quit_v yourselves_o like_o man_n be_v strong_a noah_n david_n lot_n peter_n etc._n etc._n while_o they_o careful_o keep_v their_o watch_n triumph_v over_o the_o enemy_n of_o their_o salvation_n but_o lay_v it_o aside_o they_o be_v dangerous_o foil_v it_o conduce_v much_o also_o to_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o it_o make_v we_o fit_a and_o ready_a for_o the_o well_o perform_v of_o all_o christian_a duty_n hence_o psal._n 119.9_o 2._o it_o help_v we_o much_o as_o it_o enable_v we_o to_o be_v constant_a in_o this_o course_n and_o to_o persevere_v in_o it_o even_o to_o the_o end_n it_o strengthen_v we_o against_o all_o discouragement_n enable_v we_o to_o avoid_v or_o leap_v over_o all_o impediment_n or_o opposition_n which_o may_v encounter_v we_o in_o our_o christian_a course_n 3._o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n of_o christian_a security_n so_o that_o keep_v this_o course_n we_o may_v say_v with_o david_n psal._n 23.4_o though_o i_o walk_v through_o the_o valley_n of_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n yet_o will_v i_o fear_v no_o evil_n such_o may_v lay_v they_o down_o safe_o as_o he_o psal._n 4.8_o and_o take_v their_o rest_n etc._n etc._n it_o procure_v inward_a peace_n for_o if_o god_n be_v with_o we_o who_o can_v be_v against_o we_o rom._n 8.31_o from_o which_o peace_n arise_v spiritual_a joy_n also_o 1_o pet._n 1.8_o 4._o by_o it_o we_o be_v fit_v for_o all_o estate_n so_o that_o prosperity_n shall_v not_o puff_n we_o up_o whilst_o we_o keep_v our_o watch_n nor_o adversity_n shall_v discourage_v we_o in_o our_o journey_n to_o our_o heavenly_a country_n for_o act._n 14.22_o heb._n 12.6_o 5._o by_o this_o watch_n we_o be_v prepare_v against_o christ_n come_v to_o judgement_n and_o prepare_v to_o enter_v into_o the_o joy_n of_o our_o master_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o parable_n of_o the_o faithful_a steward_n and_o wise_a virgin_n 6._o by_o this_o watch_n we_o be_v assure_v of_o blessedness_n luk._n 12.37_o 38_o 43._o mat._n 24.46_o 47._o rev._n 16.15_o quest._n what_o mean_n may_v we_o use_v to_o enable_v we_o to_o this_o circumspect_a walk_n and_o keep_v our_o watch_n answ._n first_o we_o must_v use_v sobriety_n and_o temperance_n 1_o pet._n 5.7_o 8._o 1_o thes._n 5.5_o 6._o luk._n
21.34_o which_o temperance_n must_v extend_v not_o only_o to_o meat_n and_o drink_v to_o carnal_a pleasure_n and_o delight_n but_o it_o must_v reach_v also_o to_o the_o right_a order_n of_o our_o mind_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o temporal_a blessing_n in_o a_o due_a manner_n and_o measure_n so_o that_o they_o may_v be_v help_n not_o hindrance_n to_o we_o in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n second_o we_o must_v nourish_v in_o our_o heart_n the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n not_o a_o servile_a fear_n which_o will_v make_v every_o slave_n to_o watch_v for_o fear_n of_o the_o whip_n but_o a_o childlike_a fear_n which_o will_v cause_v we_o to_o do_v nothing_o that_o may_v displease_v our_o heavenly_a father_n who_o so_o love_v we_o and_o who_o we_o so_o love_v but_o to_o do_v all_o thing_n so_o as_o god_n may_v be_v well_o please_v in_o we_o and_o we_o in_o he_o psal._n 130.4_o this_o fear_n be_v promise_v jer._n 32.42_o this_o cause_n we_o to_o depart_v from_o evil_n prov._n 14.16_o and_o 16.6_o hence_o david_n psal._n 4.4_o stand_v in_o awe_n and_o sin_n not_o the_o want_n of_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o evil_a gen._n 20.11_o ps._n 36.1_o rom._n 3.18_o 19_o 20._o three_o we_o must_v often_o call_v to_o remembrance_n god_n fearful_a judgement_n execute_v on_o sinner_n especial_o on_o such_o as_o continue_v secure_o in_o sin_n neglect_v to_o keep_v this_o watch_n so_o mat._n 24.38_o isa._n 47.8_o 9_o rev._n 3.3_o hence_o paul_n mind_v we_o of_o they_o 1_o cor._n 10.5_o to_o 12._o four_o we_o must_v continual_o remember_v the_o day_n of_o our_o death_n not_o as_o though_o it_o be_v far_o off_o but_o near_o approach_v even_o at_o our_o door_n our_o life_n be_v momentany_a and_o this_o short_a time_n so_o uncertain_a that_o we_o have_v no_o assurance_n to_o live_v till_o another_o day_n no_o not_o so_o much_o as_o the_o next_o minute_n when_o we_o go_v abroad_o we_o know_v not_o whether_o we_o shall_v return_v home_o when_o we_o go_v to_o bed_n whether_o we_o shall_v rise_v etc._n etc._n many_o be_v sudden_o take_v away_o and_o that_o which_o befall_v one_o may_v befall_v any_o therefore_o it_o be_v our_o wisdom_n to_o stand_v continual_o upon_o our_o watch_n that_o we_o may_v be_v find_v in_o readiness_n whensoever_o the_o master_n come_v five_o we_o must_v often_o meditate_v upon_o that_o great_a and_o terrible_a day_n of_o the_o lord_n when_o he_o will_v come_v with_o thousand_o of_o angel_n to_o judge_v both_o the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a 2_o cor._n 5.10_o of_o which_o day_n because_o its_o uncertain_a when_o it_o will_v come_v we_o shall_v always_o keep_v our_o spiritual_a watch_n that_o when_o christ_n come_v we_o may_v be_v find_v ready_a this_o christ_n himself_o teach_v we_o mar._n 13.32_o 33._o so_o 1_o pet._n 4.7_o bless_a be_v all_o that_o do_v so_o mat._n 24.45_o 46._o mr._n downams_n guide_n to_o godliness_n chap._n xxxii_o question_n and_o case_n of_o conscience_n about_o the_o comfort_n of_o god_n people_n quest._n have_v god_n people_n always_o comfort_v in_o their_o soul_n answ._n god_n may_v hide_v his_o comfort_n from_o they_o for_o a_o time_n but_o at_o length_n they_o shall_v shine_v out_o upon_o they_o again_o psal._n 34.19_o quest._n why_o do_v god_n sometime_o hide_v comfort_n from_o they_o answ._n first_o to_o show_v forth_o his_o wisdom_n and_o power_n the_o lord_n know_v how_o to_o enlighten_v their_o darkness_n psal._n 112.4_o to_o turn_v all_o thing_n to_o the_o best_a rom._n 8.28_o second_o it_o be_v the_o godly_a man_n privilege_n above_o all_o other_o to_o find_v god_n sweet_a to_o their_o soul_n either_o in_o affliction_n or_o by_o deliverance_n out_o of_o they_o and_o that_o 1._o because_o their_o person_n be_v accept_v with_o god_n whereas_o other_o be_v reject_v 2._o they_o be_v seal_v with_o the_o earnest_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o can_v go_v to_o god_n in_o fervent_a prayer_n which_o other_o can_v psal._n 18.41_o 3._o they_o have_v the_o grace_n of_o repentance_n which_o remove_v sin_n that_o cause_v god_n to_o hide_v his_o face_n 4._o they_o have_v patience_n which_o support_v they_o till_o god_n return_v with_o comfort_n three_o it_o be_v one_o end_n of_o god_n much_o humble_v and_o afflict_v his_o child_n not_o to_o sink_v or_o forsake_v they_o but_o that_o at_o last_o his_o powerful_a work_n may_v be_v show_v upon_o they_o for_o his_o glory_n and_o their_o comfort_n deut._n 8.16_o job_n 23.10_o 1_o pet._n 1.7_o four_o god_n manifest_v hereby_o his_o care_n and_o faithfulness_n in_o his_o promise_n whereby_o he_o have_v engage_v himself_o not_o to_o leave_v they_o comfortless_o dr._n tailor_n on_o temp._n quest._n what_o be_v the_o only_a way_n to_o find_v comfort_n in_o the_o time_n of_o spiritual_a distress_n answ._n to_o fly_v unto_o god_n and_o seek_v it_o of_o he_o psal._n 51.1_o 2._o and_o 120.1_o and_o 73.25_o etc._n etc._n so_o do_v paul_n 2_o cor._n 12.8_o quest._n why_o must_v we_o do_v thus_o answ._n first_o because_o there_o be_v a_o command_n for_o it_o psal._n 50_o 15·_fw-la second_o there_o be_v a_o promise_n of_o success_n isa._n 65.24_o three_o there_o be_v ability_n in_o cod_n to_o give_v a_o gracious_a issue_n to_o all_o our_o distress_n pro._n 18.8_o eph._n 3.20_o four_o he_o be_v ready_a to_o be_v find_v and_o to_o afford_v that_o which_o be_v desire_v mercy_n please_v he_o mich._n 7.18_o he_o be_v near_o to_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o psalm_n 145.18_o so_o psal._n 46.1_o five_o because_o he_o will_v have_v all_o he_o to_o seek_v to_o he_o he_o furnish_v they_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n for_o this_o end_n gal._n 4.6_o rom._n 8.26_o hieron_n on_o psal._n 51._o quest._n but_o have_v god_n comfort_n wherewith_o to_o support_v his_o child_n in_o any_o fear_n and_o strait_n answ._n yea_o he_o have_v such_o consolation_n as_o will_v make_v a_o man_n sleep_n without_o a_o bed_n live_v almost_o without_o a_o soul_n they_o will_v make_v one_o bold_a in_o danger_n quiet_a in_o trouble_n and_o 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to_o believe_v and_o repent_v a_o purpose_n to_o sin_n no_o more_o etc._n etc._n then_o mind_n he_o of_o god_n promise_n 2_o cor._n 12.9_o my_o grace_n be_v sufficient_a for_o thou_o etc._n etc._n and_o teach_v he_o to_o submit_v to_o god_n will_v as_o david_n 2_o sam._n 15.26_o three_o apply_v to_o he_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n make_v to_o afflict_a person_n as_o psal._n 34.18_o mat._n 15.24_o luk._n 4.18_o four_o mind_n he_o of_o his_o life_n past_a and_o of_o god_n merciful_a deal_n with_o he_o and_o other_o in_o this_o case_n former_o for_o if_o he_o have_v former_o have_v any_o evidence_n of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n he_o be_v now_o by_o they_o to_o settle_v and_o quit_v his_o mind_n for_o who_o god_n love_v he_o love_v to_o the_o end_n so_o psal._n 77.10_o five_o you_o must_v labour_v to_o remove_v such_o reason_n and_o doubt_n as_o the_o party_n distress_v usual_o make_v against_o himself_o for_o his_o own_o overthrow_n which_o common_o be_v these_o 1._o be_v mind_v of_o 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servant_n and_o benefit_n of_o his_o church_n hence_o he_o be_v say_v to_o correct_v in_o judgement_n jer._n 30.11_o so_o gen._n 50.19_o 20._o 2_o sam._n 16.10_o psal._n 39.9_o obj._n we_o can_v bear_v affliction_n from_o god_n but_o we_o come_v from_o man_n that_o hate_v we_o answ._n god_n use_v they_o as_o his_o instrument_n to_o execute_v his_o will_n upon_o we_o therefore_o we_o shall_v submit_v so_o do_v joseph_n gen._n 45.5_o and_o 50.20_o 2._o tell_v they_o of_o god_n command_n touch_v the_o cross_n and_o the_o obedience_n we_o owe_v to_o he_o therein_o luke_n 9.23_o we_o must_v take_v up_o our_o cross_n daily_o and_o follow_v christ_n hence_o micah_n 7.9_o 1_o pet._n 5.5_o 6._o and_o this_o be_v god_n command_n we_o must_v be_v as_o careful_a to_o obey_v he_o in_o it_o as_o in_o any_o other_o moral_a commandment_n 3._o god_n will_v be_v present_a with_o his_o servant_n in_o affliction_n psal._n 19.15_o and_o 23.4_o quest._n but_o how_o be_v god_n with_o we_o in_o affliction_n answ._n 1._o to_o work_v our_o deliverance_n from_o they_o psal._n 50.15_o yet_o with_o this_o limitation_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o its_o good_a for_o we_o 2._o to_o temper_v and_o moderate_v our_o affliction_n so_o as_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o bear_v they_o 1_o cor._n 10.13_o hab._n 3.2_o 3._o or_o if_o he_o do_v continue_v they_o yet_o he_o will_v comfort_v we_o in_o they_o phil._n 1.29_o 4._o to_o do_v we_o good_a by_o they_o rev._n 8.28_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o affliction_n ans._n 1._o they_o make_v we_o see_v and_o consider_v our_o sin_n gen._n 42.21_o so_o in_o manasses_n 2._o they_o serve_v to_o humble_v we_o before_o god_n so_o luke_n 15.17_o etc._n etc._n psal._n 30.6_o 7_o 8._o 3._o they_o serve_v to_o work_v amendment_n of_o life_n hâ—b_n 12.11_o 1_o corinth_n 11.31_o psal._n 119.67_o 71._o 4._o they_o cause_v we_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o to_o rest_v whole_o on_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n 2_o corinth_n 1.9_o 5._o they_o make_v we_o 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time_n for_o every_o thing_n eccl._n 3.1_o so_o god_n appoint_v a_o time_n for_o drown_v the_o world_n gen._n 6.3_o and_o for_o the_o babylonish_n captivity_n jer._n 25.11_o and_o for_o israel_n be_v in_o egypt_n gen._n 15.13_o this_o teach_v god_n child_n sundry_a lesson_n 1._o to_o wait_v god_n leisure_n with_o patience_n though_o deliverance_n come_v not_o in_o their_o time_n when_o they_o will_v have_v it_o yet_o it_o shall_v come_v in_o god_n time_n when_o he_o have_v appoint_v it_o psal._n 30.5_o hab._n 2.3_o 2._o not_o only_o to_o believe_v the_o promise_n in_o general_a and_o god_n faithfulness_n to_o fulfil_v they_o but_o we_o must_v believe_v they_o in_o particular_a i._n e._n with_o
application_n to_o their_o proper_a and_o several_a circumstance_n as_o the_o particular_a time_n mean_n and_o place_n wherein_o and_o whereby_o god_n will_v make_v they_o good_a to_o we_o this_o make_v daniel_n so_o to_o pray_v when_o he_o know_v the_o seventy_o year_n be_v expire_v dan._n 9.1_o etc._n etc._n second_o when_o god_n defer_v deliverance_n he_o do_v it_o upon_o weighty_a cause_n best_a know_v to_o himself_o the_o principal_a whereof_o be_v 1._o the_o more_o deep_o to_o humble_v we_o and_o bring_v we_o to_o self_n denial_n and_o teach_v we_o patience_n 2._o to_o teach_v we_o to_o acknowledge_v whence_o our_o deliverance_n come_v and_o according_o to_o value_v and_o prize_v it_o for_o benefit_n easy_o get_v be_v light_o regard_v and_o soon_o forget_v 3._o to_o wean_v we_o from_o the_o world_n and_o to_o draw_v we_o to_o meditation_n of_o the_o life_n to_o come_v where_o all_o tear_n shall_v be_v wipe_v from_o our_o eye_n rev._n 21.4_o 4._o to_o prevent_v great_a evil_n which_o we_o will_v run_v into_o if_o we_o have_v our_o heart_n desire_v so_o exod._n 23.29_o deut._n 7.22_o three_o remember_v that_o god_n exercise_v his_o best_a servant_n with_o long_a continue_a affliction_n so_o he_o keep_v abraham_n long_o childless_a and_o zachary_n and_o elizabeth_n and_o david_n without_o the_o kingdom_n and_o so_o david_n complain_v psal._n 119.82_o 123._o quest._n but_o what_o if_o we_o find_v no_o end_n of_o our_o affliction_n but_o that_o they_o continue_v unto_o death_n answ._n first_o we_o must_v then_o even_o until_o death_n continue_v to_o live_v by_o faith_n second_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n relieve_v thy_o soul_n with_o these_o meditation_n 1._o it_o be_v god_n pleasure_n that_o we_o shall_v through_o manifold_a affliction_n enter_v into_o heaven_n act._n 14.22_o therefore_o murmur_v not_o at_o thy_o father_n dispensation_n prov._n 3.11_o 2._o though_o thy_o affliction_n be_v long_o and_o tedious_a yet_o god_n will_v at_o length_n give_v a_o 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daily_o to_o disarm_v and_o weaken_v death_n as_o the_o philistine_n deal_v with_o sampsom_n and_o this_o we_o must_v do_v by_o weaken_v sin_n which_o be_v the_o sting_n of_o death_n 1_o cor._n 15.56_o three_o endeavour_v to_o have_v some_o true_a taste_n of_o the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n aforehand_o quest._n but_o how_o may_v we_o attain_v hereunto_o answ._n first_o by_o a_o serious_a consideration_n of_o the_o evil_n that_o hinder_v our_o happiness_n which_o be_v four_o 1._o the_o misery_n of_o our_o life_n by_o reason_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o consequence_n thereof_o for_o none_o be_v free_a from_o sin_n prov._n 20.9_o rom._n 7.14.23_o etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o vanity_n of_o all_o thing_n that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n which_o therefore_o can_v never_o give_v full_a content_n eccles._n 1.1_o 3._o the_o mutable_a condition_n of_o our_o life_n in_o this_o world_n be_v but_o stranger_n here_o 1_o pet._n 2.11_o heb._n 13.14_o 4._o while_o we_o be_v here_o we_o be_v separate_v from_o our_o head_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o from_o the_o happy_a fellowship_n we_o shall_v enjoy_v with_o he_o there_o 2_o cor._n 5.6_o hence_o phil._n 1.23_o second_o we_o must_v frequent_o mediate_v of_o the_o bless_a estate_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o glory_n 1_o joh._n 3.2_o rev._n 22.4_o matth._n 25.34_o three_o then_o we_o must_v compare_v ouâ—_n present_a state_n in_o this_o life_n with_o that_o in_o heaven_n whereby_o we_o shall_v find_v the_o one_o infinite_o to_o excel_v the_o other_o and_o this_o will_v make_v we_o a_o weary_a of_o the_o world_n and_o to_o long_o for_o heaven_n 1_o cor._n 7.31_o phil._n 3.20_o and_o 1.23_o quest._n how_o may_v we_o discern_v whether_o this_o joy_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v true_o in_o we_o or_o no_o answ._n there_o be_v sundry_a property_n wherein_o it_o differ_v from_o carnal_a joy_n as_o 1._o this_o joy_n succeed_v sorrow_n for_o sin_n joh._n 16.20_o matth._n 5.4_o whereas_o carnal_a joy_n spring_v from_o carnal_a delight_n and_o object_n prov._n 14.13_o it_o end_v in_o mourning_n luke_n 6.25_o 2._o it_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n it_o issue_v from_o christ_n know_v and_o believe_v to_o be_v make_v unto_o we_o of_o god_n wisdom_n righteousness_n sanctification_n and_o redemption_n whence_o flow_v peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n rom._n 14.17_o but_o carnal_a joy_n arise_v from_o the_o sudden_a feel_n of_o some_o worldly_a delight_n 3._o it_o be_v found_v in_o the_o holy_a use_n of_o the_o word_n sacrament_n and_o prayer_n and_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o love_n mercy_n justice_n etc._n etc._n the_o other_o be_v from_o no_o such_o thing_n job_n 21.13_o 14_o 15._o 4._o it_o be_v so_o fix_v and_o root_v in_o the_o heart_n that_o it_o can_v be_v remove_v from_o thence_o joh._n 16.22_o whence_o its_o able_a to_o swallow_v up_o all_o grief_n and_o heaviness_n whereas_o the_o other_o be_v mingle_v with_o bitterness_n prov._n 14.13_o 5._o it_o be_v eternal_a not_o only_o continue_v in_o this_o life_n but_o in_o that_o to_o come_v whereas_o the_o joy_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v short_a etc._n etc._n job_n 20.5_o so_o in_o these_o example_n luke_n 12.20_o and_o 16.22_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o help_n that_o be_v to_o be_v use_v in_o the_o time_n of_o death_n answ._n they_o may_v be_v reduce_v to_o two_o head_n meditation_n and_o practice_n quest._n what_o meditation_n be_v we_o to_o use_v answ._n first_o consider_v death_n in_o a_o double_a respect_n 1._o as_o it_o be_v in_o its_o self_n and_o so_o it_o be_v a_o curse_n and_o the_o forerunner_n of_o condemnaton_n 2._o as_o it_o be_v qualify_v by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o so_o it_o be_v a_o blessing_n and_o the_o end_n of_o all_o our_o misery_n a_o short_a passage_n to_o joy_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o grave_a a_o perfume_a bed_n etc._n etc._n second_o consider_v that_o there_o be_v three_o degree_n of_o eternal_a life_n the_o first_o in_o this_o world_n before_o we_o die_v which_o be_v begin_v when_o we_o repent_v and_o believe_v in_o christ_n etc._n etc._n joh._n 17.3_o the_o second_o in_o death_n which_o free_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n and_o misery_n prepare_v the_o body_n for_o eternal_a happiness_n with_o the_o soul_n which_o be_v already_o in_o heaven_n the_o three_o be_v when_o both_o soul_n and_o body_n be_v reunite_v go_v into_o everlasting_a glory_n three_o consider_v that_o there_o be_v a_o mystical_a union_n and_o conjunction_n between_o christ_n and_o every_o believer_n both_o in_o regard_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n which_o be_v once_o knit_v shall_v never_o be_v dissolve_v so_o that_o the_o dead_a and_o rot_a body_n continue_v still_o to_o be_v a_o member_n of_o christ_n by_o virtue_n of_o which_o union_n it_o shall_v certain_o be_v raise_v up_o again_o at_o the_o last_o day_n and_o make_v like_a to_o christ_n glorious_a body_n quest._n what_o be_v the_o help_n in_o practice_n answ._n first_o if_o thou_o will_v comfortable_o beaâ—_n the_o pang_n of_o death_n thou_o must_v labour_v to_o die_v in_o the_o faith_n which_o be_v do_v by_o lay_v hold_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n touch_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o life_n everlasting_a by_o christ_n heb._n 11.13_o gen._n 49.18_o joh._n 3.14_o 15._o 2_o cor._n 1.9_o second_o if_o thou_o will_v die_v with_o comfort_n thou_o must_v die_v in_o obedience_n i._n e._n willing_o and_o ready_o without_o murmur_v submit_v to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o bear_v the_o pain_n of_o death_n so_o do_v christ_n not_o my_o will_n but_o thy_o will_n be_v do_v so_o we_o be_v teach_v to_o pray_v thy_o will_v be_v do_v etc._n etc._n for_o which_o end_n we_o must_v learn_v to_o submit_v patient_o to_o all_o lesser_a affliction_n quest._n how_o shall_v we_o be_v enable_v to_o bear_v with_o comfort_n satanical_a molestation_n either_o when_o we_o be_v
be_v begin_v confirm_v and_o increase_v by_o solitariness_n eve_n be_v tempt_v when_o she_o be_v alone_o therefore_o such_o person_n shall_v converse_v with_o good_a company_n and_o exercise_v their_o mind_n with_o read_v god_n word_n heavenly_a meditation_n sing_v of_o psalm_n etc._n etc._n four_o such_o must_v as_o hearty_o repent_v of_o these_o evil_a thought_n as_o of_o evil_a word_n and_o deed_n for_o through_o man_n carelessness_n over_o their_o thought_n it_o be_v that_o god_n suffer_v satan_n to_o plague_n and_o torment_v they_o with_o such_o blasphemous_a thought_n and_o after_o repentance_n he_o must_v watch_v more_o narrow_o over_o his_o way_n especial_o over_o his_o heart_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o prov._n 4.23_o quest._n how_o may_v distress_v of_o mind_n arise_v from_o our_o own_o sin_n be_v cure_v answ._n first_o that_o particular_a sin_n must_v be_v know_v which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o this_o distress_n most_o be_v prone_a to_o dissemble_v herein_o pretend_v that_o it_o come_v from_o some_o wicked_a thought_n or_o affection_n when_o as_o usual_a it_o come_v from_o some_o gross_a actual_a sin_n especial_o against_o the_o three_o six_o and_o seven_o commandment_n and_o the_o more_o secret_a such_o sin_n be_v the_o more_o horror_n of_o conscience_n they_o bring_v second_o their_o sin_n be_v know_v see_v what_o sign_n thou_o can_v find_v in_o they_o of_o true_a repentance_n for_o it_o otherwise_o they_o be_v not_o fit_a to_o receive_v comfort_n three_o if_o this_o be_v find_v then_o administer_v comfort_n yet_o mix_v with_o some_o terror_n of_o the_o law_n that_o the_o comfort_n may_v appear_v to_o be_v the_o sweet_a wherein_o observe_v these_o two_o rule_n 1._o inform_v the_o party_n that_o his_o sin_n be_v pardonable_a though_o in_o themselves_o great_a and_o heinous_a yet_o by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n they_o may_v be_v remit_v and_o this_o he_o may_v be_v convince_v of_o 1._o because_o god_n mercy_n be_v infinite_a and_o over_o all_o his_o work_n psal._n 145.9_o christ_n death_n be_v of_o a_o infinite_a value_n god_n delight_v in_o mercy_n isa._n 55.7_o psal._n 103.7_o as_o we_o see_v in_o manasses_n mary_n magdalen_n paul_n etc._n etc._n 2._o because_o man_n live_v in_o the_o church_n and_o know_v the_o doctrine_n of_o salvation_n shall_v not_o be_v condemn_v simple_o for_o their_o sin_n but_o for_o their_o impenitency_n therefore_o man_n shall_v be_v grieve_v not_o so_o much_o for_o their_o commit_n of_o sin_n as_o for_o continue_v therein_o without_o repentance_n 3._o because_o it_o please_v god_n many_o time_n to_o leave_v man_n to_o themselves_o to_o commit_v some_o sin_n that_o great_o wound_v conscience_n yet_o even_o these_o do_v not_o utter_o take_v away_o grace_n but_o afterward_o make_v it_o show_v itself_o and_o shine_v more_o for_o rom._n 5.20_o where_o sin_n abound_v grace_n abound_v much_o more_o 4._o the_o promise_n of_o god_n touch_v pardon_n of_o sin_n and_o life_n eternal_a in_o respect_n of_o believer_n be_v general_a and_o in_o regard_n of_o all_o and_o every_o man_n indefinite_a so_o that_o they_o exclude_v not_o any_o only_o they_o admit_v one_o exception_n of_o final_a impenitency_n 2._o show_v he_o that_o his_o sin_n be_v pardon_v if_o he_o be_v hearty_o grieve_v that_o by_o his_o sin_n he_o have_v offend_v so_o love_v and_o merciful_a a_o god_n and_o if_o he_o desire_v with_o all_o his_o heart_n to_o be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o resolve_v against_o sin_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v luke_n 15.11_o etc._n etc._n show_v he_o these_o text_n matth._n 9.12_o 13._o and_o 11.28_o luke_n 4.18_o quest._n but_o what_o say_v you_o to_o the_o case_n of_o recidivation_n if_o a_o man_n after_o repentance_n for_o sâ—me_v grievous_a sin_n fall_v into_o it_o again_o answ._n his_o case_n be_v dangerous_a as_o relapse_n into_o mortal_a disease_n yet_o not_o altogether_o desperate_a for_o 1._o we_o that_o have_v but_o a_o drop_n of_o mercy_n must_v forgive_v our_o brethren_n again_o and_o again_o much_o more_o will_v god_n who_o have_v a_o ocean_n of_o mercy_n isa._n 1.18_o apostate_n be_v call_v to_o repentance_n with_o promise_n of_o pardon_n luke_n 15.20_o the_o prodigal_a by_o who_o be_v mean_v a_o child_n of_o god_n who_o fall_v after_o repentance_n and_o obedience_n upon_o his_o purpose_n to_o return_v be_v pardon_v so_o 2_o cor._n 5.20_o paul_n pray_v the_o lapse_v corinthian_n to_o be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n 2._o assure_v such_o that_o upon_o their_o repentance_n they_o shall_v be_v pardon_v quest._n but_o i_o be_o trouble_v for_o want_v of_o grace_n in_o my_o heart_n and_o obedience_n in_o my_o life_n what_o must_v i_o do_v answ._n this_o be_v common_a to_o all_o god_n child_n more_o or_o less_o at_o one_o time_n or_o other_o so_o be_v paul_n trouble_v rom._n 7.23_o now_o there_o be_v many_o ground_n of_o comfort_n whereby_o the_o heart_n may_v be_v stay_v in_o this_o sorrow_n that_o it_o be_v not_o immoderate_a which_o be_v first_o remember_v that_o its_o god_n will_v that_o thy_o sanctification_n shall_v be_v imperfect_a in_o this_o life_n this_o be_v manifest_a both_o by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o daily_a experience_n and_o god_n will_v have_v it_o so_o 1._o because_o god_n give_v grace_n according_a to_o the_o measure_n and_o manner_n of_o our_o receive_n of_o it_o which_o in_o this_o life_n be_v imperfect_a indeed_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o justification_n by_o christ_n obedience_n be_v we_o by_o imputation_n and_o so_o be_v perfect_a but_o sanctification_n regeneration_n the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o man_n be_v put_v into_o we_o yet_o before_o we_o have_v they_o we_o must_v receive_v they_o and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o receive_v they_o be_v faith_n which_o because_o it_o be_v weak_a and_o imperfect_a in_o this_o life_n therefore_o the_o gift_n which_o we_o receive_v thereby_o be_v imperfect_a also_o 2._o if_o any_o be_v absolute_o perfect_a in_o this_o life_n than_o he_o shall_v fulfil_v the_o moral_a law_n and_o so_o be_v a_o saviour_n unto_o himself_o and_o by_o the_o tenor_n of_o the_o law_n have_v life_n and_o so_o christ_n shall_v not_o be_v a_o saviour_n proper_o but_o only_o as_o a_o instrument_n to_o dispose_v we_o to_o the_o keep_n of_o the_o law_n whereby_o we_o may_v save_v ourselves_o but_o christ_n be_v the_o only_a all-sufficient_a saviour_n and_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o our_o salvation_n be_v from_o he_o alone_o 3._o it_o be_v god_n will_n that_o his_o child_n shall_v be_v bring_v to_o nothing_o in_o themselves_o that_o they_o may_v be_v all_o in_o all_o out_o of_o themselves_o in_o christ_n but_o if_o our_o sanctification_n be_v perfect_a here_o we_o shall_v rest_v content_v in_o our_o own_o goodness_n that_o paul_n may_v not_o do_v so_o he_o be_v buffet_v 2_o cor._n 12.7_o second_o consider_v what_o make_v thou_o accept_v with_o god_n and_o how_o much_o thyself_o must_v do_v for_o this_o end_n which_o be_v 1._o thou_o must_v hearty_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n both_o of_o heart_n and_o life_n and_o if_o thou_o renewe_v thy_o sin_n thou_o must_v by_o renew_v thy_o repentance_n recover_v thy_o former_a estate_n 2._o in_o regard_n of_o thy_o former_a sin_n thou_o must_v rest_v on_o god_n mercy_n alone_o fly_v to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n to_o obtain_v pardon_n of_o they_o 3._o thou_o must_v endeavour_v for_o the_o future_a to_o perform_v obedience_n to_o god_n in_o all_o his_o commandment_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v show_v our_o gratitude_n to_o he_o for_o his_o mercy_n and_o profit_n in_o our_o obedience_n object_n i_o endeavour_v to_o do_v these_o thing_n but_o alas_o in_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n i_o be_o trouble_v with_o hardness_n of_o heart_n my_o faith_n be_v mix_v with_o doubt_n and_o my_o obedience_n with_o many_o slip_n and_o fall_v what_o shall_v i_o therefore_o do_v answ._n remember_v these_o rule_n 1._o if_o thou_o have_v a_o mind_n and_o purpose_n not_o to_o sin_n and_o a_o desire_n to_o please_v god_n and_o endeavoure_v to_o perform_v both_o god_n in_o mercy_n accept_v this_o for_o obedience_n itself_o accipit_fw-la suum_fw-la &_o remittit_fw-la tuum_fw-la he_o accept_v that_o which_o be_v he_o and_o forgive_v that_o which_o be_v thou_o he_o be_v the_o grace_n which_o put_v we_o upon_o these_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n we_o be_v the_o want_n and_o weakness_n in_o performance_n the_o first_o he_o accept_v the_o latter_a he_o forgive_v quest._n but_o can_v god_n accept_v our_o work_n which_o be_v imperfect_a answ._n as_o our_o obedience_n be_v in_o truth_n so_o far_o be_v his_o work_n and_o therefore_o he_o accept_v it_o as_o it_o be_v we_o so_o he_o pardon_v it_o because_o we_o be_v in_o christ._n second_o can_v thou_o say_v with_o paul_n rom._n 7.19_o the_o good_a which_o i_o will_v do_v i_o do_v not_o and_o
quest._n how_o do_v christ_n walk_v that_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o we_o walk_v as_o he_o walk_v answ._n 1._o christ_n walk_v holy_o pure_o and_o inoffensive_o towards_o god_n and_o man_n heb_n 4.15_o and_o 7.26_o isa._n 59.9_o so_o shall_v we_o 1_o cor._n 10.32_o 33._o act._n 23.1_o and_o 24.16_o 1_o thes._n 2.10_o 11_o 12._o 2._o christ_n walk_v most_o humble_o and_o meek_o mat._n 11.28_o phil._n 2.5_o 6_o 7._o 3._o most_o self-denying_o though_o rich_a he_o become_v poor_a for_o our_o sake_n 2_o cor._n 8.9_o so_o mar._n 14.36_o 4._o most_o zealous_o joh._n 2.15_o 16_o 17._o 5._o most_o obediential_o to_o his_o heavenly_a father_n rom._n 5.19_o joh._n 4.34_o heb._n 5_o 8_o 9_o phil._n 2.8_o 6._o most_o profitable_o he_o go_v about_o do_v good_a act._n 10.38_o 7._o most_o love_o tender_o and_o compassionate_o to_o poor_a sinner_n to_o win_v and_o save_v they_o luke_n 4.18_o 19_o 20_o 21._o mat._n 12.19_o 20._o and_o 11.28_o 29_o 30._o luk._n 7.37_o to_o the_o end_n 8._o most_o spiritual_o and_o heavenly_a he_o live_v on_o earth_n as_o if_o he_o have_v be_v in_o heaven_n extract_v heavenly_a contemplation_n and_o spiritual_a lesson_n from_o all_o sort_n of_o earthly_a object_n and_o occasion_n present_v before_o he_o as_o joh._n 4.10_o etc._n etc._n and_o ver_fw-la 31.32_o and_o 6.26_o 27_o etc._n etc._n and_o 15.1_o etc._n etc._n eight_o keep_v his_o word_n and_o commandment_n discover_v our_o communion_n with_o he_o 1_o joh._n 2.5_o and_o 3.23_o 24._o quest._n how_o shall_v we_o know_v whether_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n as_o we_o ought_v answ._n if_o we_o practise_v righteousness_n 1_o joh._n 2.29_o and_o 3.10_o and_o that_o first_o for_o the_o substance_n and_o matter_n that_o whatsoever_o we_o do_v be_v good_a forbear_v the_o contrary_a or_o indifferent_a second_o from_o a_o right_a ground_n and_o principle_n luk._n 12.33_o 34._o 2_o kin._n 10.30_o 31._o which_o be_v 1._o from_o a_o pure_a heart_n 1._o purify_a by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n for_o our_o justification_n zach._n 13._o 1._o psal._n 51.7_o act._n 15.9_o 2._o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n for_o our_o sanctification_n 1_o cor._n 6.11_o psal._n 66.18_o 2._o from_o a_o good_a conscience_n purge_v by_o christ_n from_o dead_a work_n to_o serve_v the_o live_a god_n heb._n 9.14_o and_o when_o it_o be_v habitual_o exercise_v to_o a_o inoffensiveness_n towards_o god_n and_o man_n act_n 24.16_o with_o 23.1_o and_o when_o it_o endeavour_n to_o be_v complete_o and_o universal_o good_a act_v 23.1_o yea_o when_o it_o approve_v itself_o good_a in_o god_n sight_n 1_o pet._n 3.21_o and_o when_o from_o all_o this_o the_o heart_n give_v in_o a_o comfortable_a testimony_n of_o its_o simplicity_n and_o godly_a sincerity_n able_a to_o support_v under_o great_a distress_n 2_o co._n 1.8_o etc._n etc._n 3._o from_o faith_n unfeigned_a without_o which_o there_o be_v no_o please_v of_o god_n heb._n 11.6_o faith_n wash_v all_o out_o duty_n and_o act_n of_o obedience_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o so_o render_v they_o acceptable_a to_o god_n 1_o pet._n 2.5_o three_o when_o for_o form_n and_o manner_n we_o do_v righteousness_n so_o as_o god_n require_v and_o that_o 1._o spiritual_o and_o hearty_o prov._n 23.26_o joh._n 4.24_o 1_o cor._n 6.20_o 2._o sincere_o and_o upright_o gen._n 17.1_o as_o david_n psal._n 18.22_o and_o 66.18_o paul_n 2_o cor._n 2._o ult_n peter_n joh._n 21.15_o 16_o 17._o 3._o obediential_o because_o god_n command_v it_o as_o in_o noah_n heb._n 11.7_o abraham_n heb._n 11.8_o 17_o etc._n etc._n david_n psal._n 40.8_o and_o 119.143_o paul_n rom._n 7.22_o 4._o universal_o without_o reservation_n and_o exception_n psal._n 119.6_o numb_a 14.22_o luke_n 1.6_o 5._o constant_o psal._n 1.2_o 3._o and_o 92.13_o 14._o and_o 119.20_o four_o for_o right_a end_n god_n glory_n 1_o cor._n 10.31_o and_o our_o own_o and_o other_o spiritual_a and_o eternal_a good_a mat._n 5.16_o 1_o pet._n 4.2_o 3_o 4._o rom._n 2.7_o nine_o true_a brotherly_a love_n be_v a_o sign_n of_o our_o communion_n with_o god_n 1_o joh._n 4.12_o and_o 5.1_o mr._n robert_n believer_n evidence_n chap._n xxxvii_o question_n and_o case_n of_o conscience_n about_o communicate_v in_o other_o man_n sin_n quest._n how_o many_o way_n may_v we_o communicate_v in_o other_o man_n sin_n answ._n first_o by_o counsel_n and_o advise_v when_o though_o another_o be_v the_o hand_n yet_o thou_o be_v the_o head_n and_o adviser_n 2_o sam._n 16.21_o absolom_n commit_v incest_n but_o achitophel_n counsel_v it_o mark_v 6.25_o the_o damsel_n desire_v john_n baptist_n head_n but_o her_o mother_n advise_v she_o v_o 24._o second_o by_o command_n whether_o by_o word_n or_o writing_n 1_o sam._n 22.18_o doeg_n murder_v the_o priest_n but_o saul_n command_v he_o act._n 23.3_o the_o servant_n strike_v paul_n but_o the_o highpriest_n command_v it_o the_o judge_n condemn_v naboth_n but_o jesabel_n command_v they_o by_o her_o letter_n so_o david_n by_o letter_n kill_v uriah_n so_o 2_o sam._n 1â—_n 28_o 1_o king_n 12.30_o and_o 13.34_o jer._n 28.16_o three_o by_o permission_n thus_o all_o governor_n be_v guilty_a when_o their_o inferior_n who_o they_o shall_v restrain_v commit_v sin_n so_o in_o eli_n 1_o sam._n 3.13_o qui_fw-la non_fw-la prohibet_fw-la malum_fw-la cum_fw-la potest_fw-la facit_fw-la he_o that_o forbid_v not_o sin_n when_o it_o be_v in_o his_o power_n commit_v it_o pilate_n be_v guilty_a because_o he_o restrain_v not_o the_o jew_n from_o put_v christ_n to_o death_n so_o nehem._n 13.17_o numb_a 35.31_o four_o by_o provocation_n gal._n 5.26_o ahab_n be_v most_o wicked_a who_o jesabel_n provoke_v 1_o king_n 21.25_o five_o by_o consent_n and_o countenance_v wicked_a action_n as_o saul_n act._n 8.1_o by_o consent_v to_o stevens_n death_n so_o num._n 16.19_o quest._n how_o many_o way_n be_v sin_n countenance_v answ._n first_o by_o participation_n in_o the_o action_n as_o the_o receiver_n to_o the_o thief_n the_o bawd_n to_o the_o harlot_n the_o broker_n to_o the_o usurer_n second_o by_o silence_n and_o concealment_n when_o a_o man_n have_v a_o calling_n public_a or_o private_a to_o reprove_v and_o do_v not_o so_o ezek._n 3.17_o 18._o or_o when_o we_o conceal_v sin_n from_o such_o as_o shall_v reform_v it_o three_o by_o connivance_n and_o indulgence_n when_o we_o will_v not_o take_v notice_n of_o sin_n in_o such_o as_o we_o overlove_v not_o correct_v it_o as_o we_o ought_v this_o cost_n eli_n dear_a 1_o sam._n 2.29_o four_o by_o abet_v sin_n and_o that_o 1._o when_o we_o undertake_v to_o justify_v and_o defend_v it_o or_o 2._o to_o extenuate_v it_o five_o by_o praise_v and_o flatter_a man_n in_o sin_n prov._n 29.5_o quest._n why_o be_v superior_n guilty_a of_o such_o sin_n as_o they_o permit_v answ._n first_o because_o every_o man_n be_v command_v to_o reprove_v his_o brother_n leu._n 19.17_o much_o more_o must_v superior_n do_v it_o second_o every_o man_n be_v bind_v to_o prevent_v sin_n so_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o he_o especial_o the_o sin_n of_o those_o under_o his_o charge_n but_o he_o that_o reprove_v not_o correct_v not_o etc._n etc._n prevent_v not_o sin_n three_o they_o be_v make_v keeper_n of_o both_o table_n and_o therefore_o sin_n if_o they_o see_v they_o not_o both_o keep_v quest._n how_o then_o may_v such_o keep_v ourselves_o free_a from_o other_o man_n sin_n answ._n first_o they_o must_v pry_v and_o inquire_v into_o the_o life_n of_o those_o that_o be_v commit_v to_o they_o that_o they_o may_v see_v what_o be_v amiss_o this_o a_o private_a man_n be_v not_o bind_v to_o but_o public_a be_v prov._n 27.23_o second_o when_o they_o can_v prevent_v sin_n they_o must_v according_a to_o their_o power_n punish_v it_o and_o not_o think_v it_o enough_o to_o serve_v god_n themselves_o but_o cause_v other_o to_o do_v it_o as_o abraham_n gen._n 18.19_o joshuah_n chap._n 24.13_o so_o it_o be_v command_v exod._n 20.10_o master_n must_v come_v with_o their_o train_n to_o the_o house_n of_o god_n psal._n 42.4_o quest._n what_o motive_n may_v provoke_v we_o to_o avoid_v communicate_v in_o other_o man_n sin_n answ._n first_o we_o must_v be_v responsible_a to_o god_n for_o all_o our_o own_o sin_n and_o they_o be_v enough_o and_o too_o many_o and_o therefore_o we_o have_v no_o need_n to_o load_v ourselves_o there_o man_n sin_n second_o among_o many_o wicked_a man_n and_o motion_n remember_v jacob_n resolution_n into_o their_o secret_n let_v not_o my_o soul_n come_v gen._n 49.6_o so_o we_o be_v exhort_v prov._n 1.10_o if_o sinner_n entice_v thou_o consent_v thou_o not_o nicodemus_n stand_v up_o for_o christ_n when_o all_o be_v against_o he_o joh._n 4.51_o three_o remember_v that_o in_o god_n esteem_v to_o run_v with_o thief_n be_v to_o be_v a_o thief_n psal._n 50.18_o the_o actor_n and_o consenter_n be_v in_o the_o same_o case_n and_o it_o
humiliation_n which_o be_v necessary_a hence_o act_v 2.36_o and_o 3.14_o etc._n etc._n second_o this_o be_v the_o best_a course_n we_o can_v take_v to_o escape_v god_n future_a judgement_n 1_o cor._n 11.31_o if_o we_o will_v judge_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v judge_v etc._n etc._n hieron_n â—n_n psal._n 51._o quest._n be_v it_o a_o 〈◊〉_d to_o confess_v our_o sin_n to_o man_n also_o answ._n yea_o so_o jam._n 5.16_o confess_v your_o fault_n one_o to_o another_o not_o only_o to_o the_o elder_n of_o the_o church_n but_o to_o your_o brethren_n also_o therefore_o it_o be_v no_o ground_n for_o popish_a auricular_a confession_n wherein_o they_o require_v that_o every_o one_o at_o least_o once_o a_o year_n shall_v in_o the_o ear_n of_o a_o priest_n confess_v all_o his_o sin_n together_o with_o the_o circumstance_n of_o they_o a_o politic_a invention_n to_o know_v the_o secret_n of_o other_o to_o keep_v they_o in_o awe_n and_o to_o enslave_v their_o conscience_n quest._n in_o what_o case_n then_o be_v confession_n to_o be_v make_v to_o other_o answ._n first_o in_o case_n of_o scandal_n give_v by_o person_n before_o or_o after_o their_o reception_n into_o the_o church_n and_o fellowship_n of_o the_o gospel_n 1._o before_o their_o admission_n such_o as_o desire_v admittance_n have_v former_o commit_v gross_a sin_n shall_v solemn_o acknowledge_v their_o sinful_a course_n and_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o they_o and_o their_o resolution_n against_o they_o for_o the_o future_a to_o give_v satisfaction_n to_o the_o church_n that_o god_n have_v wrought_v a_o change_n in_o they_o so_o matth._n 3.6_o act._n 15.18_o 20._o 2._o after_o their_o admission_n such_o as_o give_v offence_n by_o walk_v disorderly_a either_o to_o the_o whole_a church_n or_o to_o some_o particular_a member_n of_o it_o they_o 〈◊〉_d to_o confess_v their_o fault_n to_o the_o whole_a society_n or_o to_o the_o person_n to_o who_o the_o â—ame_n be_v know_v to_o testify_v their_o repentance_n that_o such_o as_o know_v their_o sin_n may_v know_v their_o sorrow_n also_o and_o 1._o if_o the_o offence_n be_v public_a by_o their_o open_a confession_n to_o preserve_v the_o credit_n of_o the_o society_n and_o roll_v away_o the_o infamy_n from_o it_o that_o it_o may_v not_o be_v account_v a_o ulcerous_a body_n and_o also_o thereby_o to_o warn_v other_o to_o fear_n lest_o they_o offend_v 2._o if_o the_o offend_a brother_n be_v cast_v out_o or_o the_o brethren_n withdraw_v from_o he_o they_o may_v receive_v satisfaction_n by_o the_o free_a and_o hearty_a confession_n of_o his_o offence_n and_o receive_v he_o to_o fellowship_n again_o and_o renew_v their_o love_n towards_o he_o as_o 2_o cor._n 2.6_o 7.8_o yea_o to_o forgive_v and_o comfort_v he_o lest_o he_o be_v swallow_v up_o by_o overmuch_a sorrow_n second_o in_o case_n of_o injury_n do_v to_o other_o than_o they_o shall_v willing_o acknowledge_v and_o be_v sorry_a for_o the_o same_o for_o so_o confession_n be_v a_o kind_n of_o satisfaction_n and_o a_o mean_n of_o pacification_n thus_o christ_n direct_v matth._n 5.23_o 24._o luke_n 17.34_o three_o in_o case_n of_o scruple_n about_o some_o sin_n that_o burden_v our_o conscience_n as_o whether_o we_o have_v commit_v it_o or_o no_o or_o whether_o we_o be_v not_o some_o way_n accessary_a to_o it_o or_o whether_o it_o be_v a_o pardonable_a sin_n or_o a_o sin_n unto_o death_n and_o how_o may_v we_o obtain_v pardon_n etc._n etc._n to_o which_o may_v be_v add_v the_o predominancy_n of_o any_o lust_n which_o be_v too_o masterfull_a for_o we_o in_o such_o case_n we_o may_v disburden_v our_o soul_n into_o the_o bosom_n of_o some_o wise_a and_o godly_a friend_n acquaint_v he_o with_o our_o scruple_n to_o obtain_v the_o benefit_n of_o counsel_n and_o prayer_n etc._n etc._n oft_o time_n the_o very_a open_n of_o our_o grief_n ease_v our_o conscience_n as_o open_v a_o vein_n cool_v the_o blood_n four_o in_o case_n of_o a_o common_a judgement_n or_o particular_a affliction_n 1._o of_o a_o common_a judgement_n when_o a_o man_n by_o his_o sin_n have_v have_v a_o special_a hand_n in_o pull_v down_o the_o same_o as_o achan_n josh._n 7._o then_o he_o must_v confess_v it_o both_o to_o god_n and_o before_o man_n so_o jon._n 1.10_o 2._o of_o a_o particular_a affliction_n as_o sickness_n etc._n etc._n then_o also_o its_o good_a not_o only_o to_o confess_v our_o sin_n to_o god_n but_o to_o man_n also_o as_o jam._n 5.14_o 15.16_o five_o in_o case_n of_o reproof_n from_o other_o when_o they_o tell_v we_o of_o our_o fault_n we_o shall_v free_o confess_v they_o with_o grief_n and_o purpose_n of_o amendment_n so_o 2_o sam._n 12.7_o 8.13_o six_o in_o case_n of_o co-partnership_n with_o otheâ—s_n in_o sin_n when_o any_o one_o of_o their_o conscience_n be_v awaken_v he_o shall_v confess_v his_o sin_n to_o his_o fellow-drunkard_n thief_n etc._n etc._n to_o awaken_v they_o and_o so_o to_o help_v they_o out_o of_o the_o snare_n of_o the_o devil_n so_o gen._n 42.21_o 22._o luke_n 23.39_o 40._o seven_o to_o magnify_v the_o riches_n of_o god_n free_a grace_n to_o we_o though_o we_o have_v be_v guilty_a of_o great_a sin_n so_o do_v paul_n 1_o tim._n 1_o 13._o act_n 22.4_o 5._o and_o 26.9.10.11_o eight_o to_o prevent_v sin_n in_o other_o when_o by_o confess_v the_o sin_n and_o the_o evil_a we_o have_v find_v in_o they_o we_o may_v make_v they_o to_o beware_v thereof_o so_o its_o useful_a for_o malefactor_n at_o their_o execution_n to_o confess_v their_o sin_n that_o other_o may_v be_v warn_v quest._n be_v we_o bind_v to_o confess_v every_o sin_n to_o other_o answ._n first_o we_o be_v bind_v absolute_o to_o confess_v every_o know_a sin_n to_o god_n but_o confession_n to_o man_n be_v necessary_a only_o in_o some_o case_n and_o that_o not_o of_o all_o sin_n second_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o confess_v such_o sin_n to_o other_o as_o be_v open_a or_o know_v to_o they_o not_o our_o secret_a sin_n as_o 1._o our_o bosom-sin_n we_o need_v not_o to_o confess_v but_o to_o god_n alone_o psal._n 19.12_o 2._o secret_n sin_n unknown_a to_o man_n we_o may_v conceal_v they_o 1._o whilst_o providence_n cover_v they_o 2._o whilst_o conscience_n be_v quiet_a but_o when_o god_n in_o his_o providence_n bring_v they_o to_o light_n or_o our_o conscience_n be_v awake_v terrify_v and_o affright_v we_o so_o that_o we_o can_v have_v no_o ease_n till_o we_o have_v acknowledge_v they_o than_o we_o be_v to_o confess_v our_o sin_n though_o we_o suffer_v for_o it_o 3._o yet_o sometime_o we_o may_v confess_v our_o secret_a sin_n to_o other_o to_o obtain_v ease_n comfort_n counsel_n prayer_n etc._n etc._n quest._n who_o be_v the_o person_n to_o who_o we_o must_v confess_v our_o fault_n answ._n first_o to_o such_o person_n or_o society_n who_o we_o have_v injure_v and_o scandalize_v or_o consociate_v in_o sin_n with_o they_o second_o our_o secret_a sin_n we_o shall_v confess_v to_o minister_n as_o to_o our_o spiritual_a physician_n or_o to_o such_o other_o as_o we_o judge_v wise_a godly_a and_o faithful_a quest._n but_o hereby_o we_o may_v loose_v our_o credit_n and_o lie_v under_o a_o blot_n answ._n if_o thou_o choose_v such_o to_o confess_v to_o it_o will_v not_o prejudice_v thy_o credit_n 1._o such_o will_v consider_v themselves_o that_o they_o also_o may_v be_v tempt_v and_o may_v be_v force_v to_o do_v the_o like_a and_o therefore_o what_o they_o will_v that_o other_o shall_v do_v to_o they_o they_o will_v do_v to_o thou_o mat._n 7.12_o 2._o it_o will_v rather_o tend_v to_o our_o credit_n for_o it_o will_v represent_v to_o they_o the_o tenderness_n of_o our_o conscience_n humility_n hatred_n of_o sin_n and_o fear_v of_o offend_v quest._n from_o what_o principle_n or_o in_o what_o manner_n shall_v we_o confess_v our_o sin_n to_o other_o answ._n first_o out_o of_o zeal_n for_o god_n to_o give_v he_o glory_n before_o man_n and_o that_o 1._o of_o his_o omnisciency_n in_o know_v our_o most_o secret_a sin_n 2._o of_o his_o providence_n in_o detest_a they_o 3._o of_o his_o justice_n in_o punish_v or_o righteousness_n and_o faithfulness_n in_o afflict_v we_o for_o they_o 4._o free_a grace_n in_o pardon_v they_o and_o in_o accept_v employ_v and_o save_v we_o from_o they_o 5._o patience_n in_o spare_v we_o and_o mercy_n in_o do_v we_o good_a notwithstanding_o our_o sin_n against_o he_o second_o out_o of_o hatred_n against_o sin_n we_o must_v confess_v with_o grief_n hatred_n and_o shame_n as_o a_o man_n will_v speak_v of_o the_o most_o loathsome_a thing_n three_o out_o of_o love_n to_o other_o to_o make_v sin_n odious_a to_o they_o and_o to_o make_v they_o abhor_v and_o eschew_v the_o sin_n we_o have_v fall_v into_o and_o escape_v the_o shame_n and_o sorrow_n we_o have_v meet_v with_o for_o the_o same_o also_o out_o of_o grief_n for_o wrong_v or_o
bewail_v these_o relic_n of_o corruption_n before_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n earnest_o crave_v the_o pardon_n of_o they_o and_o strength_n against_o they_o whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o mortify_v our_o corruption_n and_o to_o fly_v from_o all_o sin_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v 5._o through_o the_o remainder_n of_o these_o corruption_n we_o have_v the_o benefit_n of_o spiritual_a exercise_n to_o prevent_v sloth_n whilst_o we_o make_v war_n against_o they_o withstand_v their_o assault_n prepare_v ourselves_o for_o the_o conflict_n watch_v over_o our_o heart_n that_o they_o be_v not_o surprise_v exercise_v our_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o buckle_v to_o all_o holy_a duty_n require_v by_o god_n for_o obtain_v the_o victory_n phil._n 2.12_o 1_o cor._n 16.13_o ephes._n 6.10_o 6._o it_o make_v we_o to_o go_v on_o in_o our_o pilgrimage_n with_o contentment_n and_o patient_o to_o bear_v all_o affliction_n not_o only_o because_o we_o deserve_v they_o by_o reason_n of_o our_o sin_n lam._n 3.39_o but_o also_o because_o we_o know_v and_o have_v experience_n that_o these_o correction_n be_v necessary_a to_o mortify_v our_o lust_n and_o to_o draw_v out_o the_o core_n of_o our_o corruption_n and_o as_o salt_n to_o season_v we_o that_o we_o be_v not_o taint_v and_o perish_v in_o our_o fleshly_a putrefaction_n 7._o by_o this_o conflict_n our_o heart_n be_v wean_v from_o the_o world_n and_o it_o provoke_v we_o to_o long_o after_o our_o heavenly_a happiness_n when_o find_v ourselves_o tire_v with_o this_o fight_n not_o only_o with_o foreign_a foe_n but_o these_o intestine_a traitor_n we_o can_v but_o earnest_o desire_v that_o perfection_n which_o be_v only_o attainable_a in_o a_o better_a life_n phil._n 1.21_o with_o rom._n 7.23_o 8._o it_o cause_v we_o to_o long_o after_o the_o crown_n of_o victory_n and_o when_o we_o have_v obtain_v it_o it_o will_v hereby_o become_v much_o more_o glorious_a for_o the_o lord_n will_v have_v we_o first_o to_o fight_v and_o overcome_v and_o then_o he_o will_v reward_v we_o with_o the_o crown_n of_o victory_n he_o will_v first_o have_v our_o graces_n exercise_v and_o manifest_v and_o then_o he_o will_v give_v we_o a_o proportion_n of_o glory_n according_a to_o the_o proportion_n of_o our_o grace_n 2_o tim._n 4.8_o second_o as_o its_o profitable_a that_o these_o relic_n of_o sin_n shall_v remain_v in_o we_o so_o its_o suitable_a and_o seasonable_a to_o the_o time_n and_o place_n wherein_o we_o live_v for_o god_n have_v determine_v that_o here_o we_o shall_v not_o attain_v unto_o perfection_n but_o only_o that_o we_o shall_v labour_v after_o it_o and_o attain_v it_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v that_o whilst_o here_o we_o shall_v be_v in_o our_o nonage_n and_o come_v to_o our_o perfect_a age_n in_o christ_n and_o to_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n after_o our_o dissolution_n this_o world_n be_v appoint_v for_o our_o painful_a pilgrimage_n and_o the_o place_n of_o our_o warfare_n and_o it_o be_v not_o seasonable_a to_o expect_v rest_n and_o joy_n till_o we_o be_v arrive_v safe_o in_o our_o own_o country_n quest._n what_o be_v the_o formal_a and_o essential_a cause_n of_o this_o conflict_n answ._n because_o contrary_n do_v best_a illustrate_a contrary_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o there_o be_v a_o time_n when_o this_o conflict_n be_v not_o to_o be_v find_v in_o this_o little_a world_n of_o man_n the_o which_o be_v twofold_a first_o that_o true_o golden_a age_n in_o which_o man_n be_v create_v after_o god_n image_n and_o live_v in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n at_o which_o time_n there_o be_v a_o bless_a peace_n and_o heavenly_a harmony_n between_o the_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n of_o they_o both_o but_o when_o satan_n the_o arch_a enemy_n of_o mankind_n see_v and_o envy_v our_o happy_a condition_n he_o plot_v by_o all_o mean_n to_o work_v our_o ruin_n and_o despair_v to_o accomplish_v it_o by_o power_n he_o have_v recourse_n to_o serpentine_a policy_n whereby_o he_o persuade_v we_o under_o show_n of_o love_n to_o undo_v ourselves_o and_o thereby_o he_o enter_v in_o upon_o we_o accompany_v with_o a_o crew_n of_o his_o hellish_a follower_n the_o chief_a whereof_o be_v disobedience_n unbelief_n in_o god_n and_o credulity_n to_o the_o devil_n damnable_a pride_n envy_n discontent_n aspire_a ambition_n and_o unthankfulness_n all_o which_o be_v let_v into_o our_o soul_n they_o despoil_v we_o of_o god_n rich_a grace_n our_o create_a wisdom_n and_o holiness_n make_v themselves_o conqueror_n over_o all_o our_o power_n and_o part_n and_o every_o one_o of_o they_o choose_v for_o their_o habitaion_n those_o place_n and_o part_n which_o they_o think_v most_o fit_v for_o they_o as_o for_o example_n ignorance_n error_n curiosity_n and_o many_o thousand_o of_o sinful_a imagination_n surprise_v and_o keep_v possession_n of_o our_o mind_n worldliness_n and_o profaneness_n subdue_v and_o hold_v reason_n in_o subjection_n perverseness_n and_o rebellion_n surprise_v the_o will_n but_o in_o the_o heart_n there_o be_v such_o multitude_n of_o hellish_a enemy_n as_o can_v neither_o be_v name_v or_o number_v as_o legion_n of_o unlawful_a lust_n infidelity_n wicked_a hope_n hellish_a despair_n hatred_n of_o god_n love_v of_o the_o world_n pride_n disobedience_n deceit_n cruelty_n ambition_n covetousness_n voluptuousness_n etc._n etc._n second_o in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n there_o be_v no_o conflict_n because_o the_o strong_a man_n satan_n have_v get_v possession_n all_o thing_n be_v at_o peace_n only_o there_o be_v some_o contention_n betwixt_o the_o will_n and_o the_o conscience_n and_o between_o one_o unruly_a passion_n and_o another_o yet_o both_o yield_v obedience_n to_o the_o devil_n as_o their_o chief_a sovereign_n who_o if_o he_o see_v any_o disadvantage_n arise_v to_o his_o kingdom_n by_o this_o contention_n he_o can_v appease_v and_o join_v they_o together_o like_o friend_n in_o do_v he_o service_n but_o this_o hellish_a peace_n be_v far_o more_o pernicious_a to_o our_o poor_a soul_n and_o body_n than_o the_o most_o cruel_a war_n be_v to_o the_o weak_a enemy_n and_o the_o rather_o because_o we_o have_v no_o apprehension_n of_o the_o danger_n nor_o feel_v of_o our_o own_o misery_n be_v bear_v bondslave_n to_o the_o devil_n and_o bring_v up_o in_o do_v he_o service_n in_o the_o unfruitful_a work_n of_o darkness_n for_o which_o we_o have_v only_o the_o present_a pay_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n though_o when_o we_o have_v labour_v most_o in_o do_v his_o druggery_n we_o be_v often_o cozen_v of_o our_o wage_n notwithstanding_o which_o be_v bear_v and_o enure_v to_o this_o hellish_a thrauldom_o we_o desire_v still_o to_o live_v and_o die_v in_o it_o take_v delight_n in_o please_v this_o our_o tyrannical_a master_n yea_o though_o after_o all_o we_o be_v sure_a to_o be_v cast_v into_o hell_n fire_n quest._n how_o then_o come_v we_o to_o be_v free_v out_o of_o this_o miserable_a condition_n ans._n our_o gracious_a god_n of_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n of_o his_o mere_a free_a grace_n and_o good_a will_n send_v his_o only_a son_n into_o the_o world_n to_o redeem_v we_o by_o his_o precious_a death_n to_o vanquish_v and_o subdue_v all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o to_o set_v we_o at_o liberty_n who_o be_v in_o bondage_n yea_o in_o love_n with_o our_o thraldom_n not_o so_o much_o as_o desire_v to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o who_o not_o only_o pay_v the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o provide_v a_o sovereign_a salve_n for_o all_o our_o sore_n but_o apply_v the_o power_n and_o efficacy_n of_o his_o merit_n unto_o we_o whilst_o by_o his_o word_n make_v effectual_a by_o his_o spirit_n he_o discover_v unto_o we_o this_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o the_o promise_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n make_v to_o all_o repentant_a and_o believe_a sinner_n by_o which_o he_o beget_v this_o faith_n in_o we_o wherewith_o as_o with_o a_o hand_n we_o lay_v hold_v on_o and_o apply_v unto_o ourselves_o his_o righteousness_n death_n and_o obedience_n for_o our_o justification_n and_o redemption_n whence_o it_o be_v that_o we_o be_v free_v from_o our_o sin_n christ_n have_v satisfy_v for_o they_o as_o also_o from_o our_o thraldom_n to_o satan_n death_n and_o condemnation_n so_o that_o they_o shall_v never_o be_v able_a to_o hurt_v we_o or_o to_o lay_v any_o thing_n to_o our_o charge_n and_o not_o rest_v here_o our_o powerful_a saviour_n send_v his_o spirit_n and_o grace_n into_o our_o heart_n to_o pull_v we_o out_o of_o the_o dominion_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n to_o regenerate_v and_o purify_v we_o from_o the_o filth_n of_o our_o sin_n by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o same_o death_n which_o deliver_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n due_a to_o it_o and_o enable_v we_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o newness_n of_o life_n by_o apply_v also_o unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o
resurrection_n quest._n what_o then_o be_v the_o formal_a cause_n of_o this_o spiritual_a conflict_n answ._n sanctification_n only_o begin_v and_o not_o perfect_v in_o this_o life_n not_o for_o want_v of_o sufficient_a virtue_n in_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n but_o through_o the_o weakness_n of_o our_o faith_n we_o be_v in_o part_n spiritual_a and_o in_o part_n carnal_a and_o though_o satan_n be_v thrust_v from_o his_o throne_n can_v rule_v in_o we_o as_o a_o tyrant_n yet_o be_v he_o not_o so_o whole_o expel_v but_o he_o molest_v we_o as_o a_o enemy_n so_o that_o there_o may_v be_v two_o main_a and_o effectual_a cause_n give_v of_o this_o conflict_n between_o the_o spirit_n accompany_v with_o god_n grace_n and_o the_o flesh_n attend_v with_o many_o sinful_a lust_n 1._o the_o one_o be_v the_o antipathy_n and_o contrariety_n which_o be_v between_o which_o be_v as_o unreconcilable_a as_o light_v and_o darkness_n heat_n and_o cold_a etc._n etc._n so_o that_o the_o prosper_v of_o the_o one_o be_v the_o ruin_n of_o the_o other_o and_o the_o victory_n of_o the_o one_o be_v the_o other_o overthrow_n 2._o the_o second_o be_v their_o cohabitation_n in_o the_o same_o place_n and_o subject_n which_o minister_v to_o they_o occasion_n and_o impose_v a_o necessity_n of_o their_o continual_a opposition_n as_o when_o fire_n and_o water_n meet_v together_o etc._n etc._n neither_o do_v these_o opposite_a enemy_n dwell_v in_o diverse_a part_n but_o in_o the_o same_o part_n and_o faculty_n in_o the_o same_o understanding_n will_n body_n and_o affection_n so_o that_o the_o whole_a soul_n in_o respect_n of_o its_o diverse_a faculty_n be_v partly_o flesh_n and_o partly_o spirit_n quest._n but_o how_o can_v such_o utter_a enemy_n dwell_v together_o without_o the_o utter_a destruction_n of_o the_o one_o party_n answ._n though_o these_o contrary_n can_v dwell_v together_o in_o their_o prime_a vigour_n and_o full_a strength_n yet_o they_o may_v when_o their_o degree_n be_v abate_v and_o their_o vigour_n deadn_v quest._n what_o be_v this_o combat_n and_o the_o manner_n how_o it_o be_v fight_v in_o we_o answ._n be_v by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n bring_v to_o a_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o wretched_a and_o damnable_a condition_n our_o sleep_a conscience_n be_v awaken_v our_o hard_a heart_n be_v thorough_o humble_v and_o soften_v so_o as_o our_o former_a carnal_a security_n be_v shake_v off_o we_o mourn_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n then_o be_v thus_o humble_v the_o lord_n by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n make_v know_v to_o we_o his_o love_n in_o christ_n the_o infiniteness_n of_o his_o mercy_n together_o with_o that_o singular_a pledge_n thereof_o the_o give_v of_o his_o dear_a son_n to_o death_n for_o our_o redemption_n the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n assure_v we_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n deliverance_n out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n who_o christ_n have_v vanquish_v by_o his_o death_n and_o of_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n both_o of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n if_o we_o lay_v hold_v upon_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o by_o forsake_v our_o sin_n and_o turn_v to_o god_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n all_o which_o be_v make_v know_v unto_o we_o we_o begin_v to_o conceive_v that_o there_o be_v some_o possibility_n of_o our_o get_n out_o of_o the_o bondage_n to_o sin_n and_o satan_n and_o attain_v to_o salvation_n which_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o get_v out_o of_o this_o bondage_n and_o to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n who_o alone_o can_v help_v we_o and_o hereupon_o we_o resolve_v to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o all_o other_o mean_v as_o vain_a and_o unprofitable_a and_o to_o cast_v ourselves_o whole_o upon_o christ_n for_o justification_n and_o salvation_n from_o whence_o arise_v a_o constant_a endeavour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o attain_n hereunto_o etc._n etc._n which_o desire_n be_v no_o soon_o wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n but_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v rich_a in_o mercy_n by_o the_o same_o mean_n do_v satisfy_v we_o send_v his_o spirit_n and_o all_o his_o grace_n to_o take_v possession_n of_o we_o for_o his_o use_n to_o rule_v in_o we_o to_o thrust_v down_o satan_n from_o his_o sovereignty_n to_o subdue_v and_o mortify_v our_o sinful_a lust_n so_o that_o they_o shall_v not_o hereafter_o reign_v in_o we_o which_o army_n of_o grace_n under_o the_o conduct_n of_o god_n spirit_n do_v no_o soon_o enter_v and_o encounter_v their_o enemy_n but_o present_o they_o put_v they_o to_o the_o worst_a give_v they_o such_o deadly_a wound_n in_o the_o first_o conflict_n that_o they_o never_o recover_v of_o they_o but_o languish_v more_o and_o more_o till_o at_o last_o they_o be_v whole_o abolish_v quest._n what_o manner_n of_o conflict_n or_o combat_n be_v this_o answ._n it_o be_v not_o corporal_a but_o spiritual_a 2_o cor._n 10.3_o 4_o 5._o for_o as_o the_o enemy_n be_v spiritual_a so_o be_v the_o fight_n by_o inward_a lust_a and_o concupiscence_n whereby_o motion_n and_o inclination_n either_o good_a or_o evil_a be_v stir_v up_o in_o heart_n and_o soul_n and_o so_o there_o be_v a_o contrary_a lust_a between_o these_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n lust_a against_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n gal._n 5.17_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o end_n that_o the_o flesh_n aim_v at_o in_o lust_a against_o the_o spirit_n answ._n first_o to_o stir_v up_o and_o incline_v we_o to_o such_o lust_n desire_n and_o motion_n as_o be_v sinful_a and_o contrary_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n as_o infidelity_n impenitency_n pride_n self-love_n etc._n etc._n it_o endeavour_v to_o beget_v and_o stir_v up_o evil_a thought_n in_o the_o mind_n wicked_a inclination_n in_o the_o will_n and_o sinful_a affection_n in_o the_o heart_n hence_o james_n 1.14_o 15._o be_v compare_v to_o a_o filthy_a harlot_n which_o entice_v man_n to_o commit_v wickedness_n with_o she_o upon_o which_o follow_v the_o conception_n and_o birth_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n hence_o also_o christ_n make_v it_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o wickedness_n mat._n 15.18_o 19_o but_o on_o the_o contrary_a the_o spirit_n endeavour_v to_o stir_v up_o and_o cherish_v good_a motion_n in_o we_o as_o good_a meditation_n in_o the_o mind_n good_a resolution_n in_o the_o will_n and_o good_a affection_n in_o the_o heart_n so_o 1_o joh._n 2.20_o we_o have_v receive_v a_o unction_n from_o god_n whereby_o we_o know_v all_o thing_n and_o saint_n paul_n exhort_v 1_o thes._n 5.19_o quench_v not_o the_o spirit_n hence_o david_n also_o psal._n 16.7_o my_o reins_n also_o instruct_v i_o in_o the_o night_n season_n i._n e._n those_o sweet_a meditation_n and_o motion_n which_o the_o spirit_n secret_o put_v into_o my_o mind_n so_o isa._n 30.21_o thy_o ear_n shall_v hear_v a_o voice_n behind_o thou_o etc._n etc._n so_o joh._n 16.8_o 13._o second_o to_o repress_v and_o smother_v the_o good_a motion_n which_o the_o spirit_n stir_v up_o in_o we_o or_o else_o to_o poison_v and_o corrupt_v they_o that_o they_o may_v become_v unprofitable_a and_o turn_v into_o sin_n gal._n 5.17_o so_o that_o we_o can_v do_v the_o good_a that_o we_o will_v and_o rom._n 7.22_o 23._o hence_o it_o be_v that_o our_o righteousness_n be_v become_v as_o a_o menstruous_a cloth_n and_o that_o our_o best_a prayer_n have_v need_v to_o be_v perfume_v with_o the_o sweet_a odour_n of_o christ_n intercession_n but_o on_o the_o contrary_a the_o spirit_n labour_v to_o expel_v and_o subdue_v those_o evil_a motion_n and_o move_v we_o to_o take_v the_o first_o and_o best_a opportunity_n to_o serve_v god_n it_o also_o purify_v our_o heart_n by_o faith_n and_o make_v we_o strive_v against_o our_o infirmity_n that_o we_o may_v with_o fervency_n and_o cheerfulness_n perform_v all_o holy_a service_n to_o god_n and_o wherein_o we_o come_v short_a it_o move_v we_o to_o bewail_v our_o imperfection_n and_o to_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n to_o attain_v to_o great_a perfection_n as_o paul_n 1_o cor._n 9.27_o and_o lamentable_o to_o complain_v of_o it_o as_o rom._n 7.23_o 24._o and_o to_o press_v after_o the_o mark_n phil._n 3.12_o and_o thus_o the_o spirit_n at_o last_o master_n the_o flesh_n as_o 1_o john_n 3.9_o quest._n what_o be_v the_o manner_n of_o this_o spiritual_a conflict_n in_o our_o several_a faculty_n and_o part_n and_o that_o both_o in_o our_o superior_a and_o inferior_a faculty_n answ._n first_o our_o mind_n be_v but_o in_o part_n renew_v the_o relic_n of_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n remain_v in_o it_o which_o continual_o fight_v against_o the_o renew_a grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n labour_v to_o expel_v and_o thrust_v
our_o christian_a liberty_n about_o thing_n indifferent_a to_o raise_v in_o our_o mind_n superstitious_a fear_n or_o causeless_a doubt_n that_o be_v affright_v we_o may_v be_v hinder_v in_o our_o christian_a duty_n or_o discourage_v when_o we_o have_v do_v they_o it_o play_v also_o the_o false_a judge_n condemn_v where_o god_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n justify_v and_o justify_v where_o they_o condemn_v which_o false_a sentence_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o carnal_a security_n when_o we_o continue_v in_o sin_n and_o of_o needless_a fear_n when_o we_o be_v careful_a to_o perform_v our_o duty_n yet_o if_o at_o any_o time_n that_o sentence_n be_v reverse_v by_o the_o good_a conscience_n enlighten_v by_o the_o word_n and_o spirit_n and_o the_o ugliness_n of_o sin_n be_v discover_v than_o the_o corrupt_a part_n of_o conscience_n which_o before_o seem_v senseless_a be_v thus_o awaken_v fill_v the_o mind_n with_o loud_a cry_n and_o grievous_a accusation_n and_o hideous_a fear_n and_o now_o as_o eager_o move_v to_o despair_v as_o it_o do_v before_o to_o security_n and_o presumption_n tell_v we_o that_o our_o sin_n be_v unpardonable_a and_o that_o it_o be_v too_o late_o to_o repent_v but_o then_o again_o the_o good_a conscience_n silence_v it_o and_o quiet_v the_o fury_n of_o it_o by_o witness_v to_o we_o that_o our_o heart_n be_v upright_o though_o we_o have_v be_v overtake_v and_o have_v fall_v through_o infirmity_n or_o at_o least_o by_o bathe_v itself_o from_o the_o filth_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v sufficient_a to_o purge_v we_o even_o from_o presumptuous_a sin_n it_o thereby_o quiet_v our_o heart_n again_o second_o come_v we_o now_o to_o the_o fight_n which_o be_v between_o they_o in_o the_o will_n which_o be_v much_o moâ—e_n sharp_a and_o sensible_a for_o it_o likewise_o be_v partly_o regenerate_v and_o partly_o unregenerate_a there_o be_v a_o continual_a combat_n between_o these_o contrary_a faction_n whilst_o the_o regenerate_a part_n will_n and_o affect_n that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o the_o unregenerate_a part_n will_n and_o choose_v that_o which_o be_v evil_a and_o refuse_v that_o which_o be_v good_a as_o for_o example_n the_o regenerate_a part_n be_v guide_v by_o the_o sanctify_a understanding_n choose_v god_n as_o the_o chief_a good_a and_o refuse_v the_o world_n and_o earthly_a vanity_n the_o service_n of_o satan_n and_o the_o momentany_a pleasure_n of_o sin_n which_o in_o the_o end_n bring_v death_n though_o the_o former_a be_v bitter_a to_o the_o flesh_n and_o more_o embitter_v by_o affliction_n and_o the_o latter_a be_v sweet_a and_o delightful_a to_o the_o carnal_a appetite_n but_o on_o the_o contrary_a the_o unregenerate_a part_n of_o the_o will_n be_v direct_v by_o that_o wisdom_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o be_v worldly_a sensual_a and_o devilish_a neglect_v and_o refuse_v the_o present_a comfort_n of_o grace_n which_o it_o relish_v not_o and_o the_o future_a hope_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n which_o it_o know_v not_o and_o choose_v this_o present_a world_n with_o the_o vain_a honour_n and_o uncertain_a riches_n and_o sinful_a pleasure_n of_o it_o because_o they_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o sense_n and_o may_v be_v have_v in_o present_a possession_n and_o in_o this_o conflict_n sometime_o the_o one_o and_o sometime_o the_o other_o prevail_v and_o cause_v the_o adverse_a party_n to_o give_v ground_n so_o rom._n 7.15_o etc._n etc._n three_o have_v see_v the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o understanding_n and_o will_v several_o come_v we_o now_o to_o that_o conflict_n which_o be_v in_o they_o be_v joint_o consider_v as_o between_o faith_n and_o infidelity_n on_o the_o one_o hand_n and_o vain_a presumption_n on_o the_o other_o and_o this_o be_v refer_v to_o both_o these_o faculty_n because_o as_o the_o least_o degree_n of_o faith_n be_v chief_o in_o the_o will_n so_o the_o high_a degree_n of_o it_o be_v in_o the_o understanding_n for_o after_o the_o law_n have_v bring_v a_o man_n to_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o sin_n of_o the_o punishment_n due_a to_o they_o and_o of_o his_o utter_a inability_n to_o get_v out_o of_o this_o forlorn_a condition_n and_o that_o the_o gospel_n have_v discover_v to_o he_o that_o christ_n be_v send_v into_o the_o world_n by_o his_o blood_n to_o purge_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o by_o his_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n to_o justify_v sinner_n then_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n assist_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n work_v thereby_o in_o his_o heart_n some_o earnest_a desire_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o christ_n and_o these_o benefit_n which_o we_o call_v hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o his_o righteousness_n and_o this_o be_v the_o first_o degree_n of_o justify_v faith_n and_o not_o only_o a_o preparation_n to_o it_o for_o they_o be_v pronounce_v bless_v who_o thus_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o righteousness_n matth._n 5.6_o but_o there_o be_v no_o blessedness_n to_o those_o who_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o infidelity_n then_o there_o be_v wrought_v in_o his_o will_n a_o firm_a resolution_n to_o choose_v christ_n alone_o for_o his_o saviour_n and_o to_o rely_v upon_o he_o only_o for_o his_o salvation_n which_o be_v the_o second_o degree_n of_o true_a faith_n unto_o which_o when_o a_o christian_a have_v attain_v by_o the_o lively_a and_o experimental_a feel_n of_o god_n love_n in_o his_o ordinance_n of_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n for_o the_o mortify_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o the_o renew_n and_o quicken_a he_o in_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o last_o by_o his_o daily_a walk_n with_o god_n in_o the_o work_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o that_o sweet_a communion_n he_o have_v with_o he_o in_o spiritual_a exercise_n he_o groâ—s_v from_o one_o degree_n of_o faith_n to_o another_o till_o at_o last_o he_o attain_v to_o a_o full_a persuasion_n of_o god_n love_n the_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o of_o his_o own_o salvation_n but_o yet_o the_o fâ—esh_n and_o relic_n of_o corruption_n even_o when_o we_o have_v attain_v to_o the_o great_a perfection_n as_o in_o the_o part_n regenerate_v there_o be_v full_a and_o certain_a persuasion_n so_o in_o the_o unregenerate_a part_n there_o dwell_v doubt_v infidelity_n and_o vain_a presumption_n which_o continual_o assault_v one_o another_o sometime_o the_o one_o and_o sometime_o the_o other_o prevail_v and_o get_v the_o victory_n although_o in_o the_o conclusion_n faith_n always_o overcome_v so_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o abraham_n and_o sarah_n heb._n 11.11_o rom._n 4.19_o of_o peter_n mat._n 14.30_o the_o father_n of_o the_o possess_a child_n lord_n i_o believe_v help_v my_o unbeleif_n job_n ch._n 31.3_o and_o 6.4_o and_o 7.20_o and_o 13.15_o and_o 19.25_o so_o in_o david_n psal._n 42.6_o and_o 73.13_o and_o 77.10_o and_o 23.4_o and_o 31.23_o and_o 46.2_o have_v see_v the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n in_o the_o superior_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n come_v we_o now_o to_o it_o in_o the_o inferour_n seat_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n quest._n what_o be_v the_o conflict_n between_o they_o in_o the_o affection_n and_o sensual_a appetite_n answ._n though_o these_o be_v no_o more_o corrupt_a than_o the_o other_o yet_o the_o corruption_n in_o they_o be_v more_o sensible_a and_o though_o the_o conflict_n be_v no_o more_o dangerous_a yet_o 〈◊〉_d much_o more_o turbulent_a and_o violent_a for_o as_o outward_a object_n move_v and_o affect_v the_o sense_n and_o there_o the_o heart_n and_o affection_n so_o they_o be_v thus_o move_v do_v move_v the_o will_n and_o the_o will_n draw_v also_o the_o judgement_n and_o understanding_n but_o though_o these_o sensual_a faculty_n be_v more_o gross_o poison_v and_o therefore_o seem_v more_o desperate_o incurable_a yet_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n work_v also_o upon_o these_o part_n do_v 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corruption_n in_o the_o reason_n and_o conscience_n then_o in_o the_o will_n and_o affection_n for_o they_o all_o like_a and_o love_v sin_n with_o the_o pleasure_n and_o profit_n of_o it_o only_o they_o be_v affright_v with_o the_o terror_n of_o god_n judgement_n which_o they_o perceive_v will_v necessary_o follow_v upon_o such_o sinful_a premise_n four_o they_o differ_v in_o their_o contrary_a effect_n for_o by_o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n our_o faith_n be_v confirm_v in_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o regeneration_n see_v god_n spirit_n that_o be_v one_o of_o the_o combatant_n dwell_v in_o we_o of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n see_v he_o have_v choose_v we_o for_o his_o soldier_n and_o of_o our_o own_o salvation_n see_v god_n spirit_n fight_v in_o we_o and_o for_o we_o assure_v we_o of_o victory_n and_o of_o the_o crown_n of_o everlasting_a glory_n but_o from_o the_o conflict_n of_o conscience_n in_o the_o unregenerate_a arise_v doubt_v and_o incredulity_n fear_n and_o despair_n in_o the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n wrath_n and_o those_o dreadful_a punishment_n which_o sin_n have_v deserve_v 2._o from_o the_o combat_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n unfeigned_a repentance_n be_v begin_v or_o renew_v and_o increase_v in_o the_o regenerate_a for_o there_o be_v a_o change_n in_o they_o principal_o in_o their_o will_n heart_n and_o affection_n whereby_o in_o all_o thing_n they_o oppose_v the_o flesh_n hate_v that_o which_o it_o love_v and_o love_v that_o which_o it_o hate_v will_v what_o it_o nill_v and_o nill_v what_o it_o will_v upon_o which_o follow_v the_o purify_n of_o the_o heart_n from_o all_o all_o sinful_a corruption_n the_o hate_v and_o forsake_v of_o all_o sin_n and_o a_o hearty_a desire_n and_o endeavour_v to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n yield_v universal_a obedience_n both_o in_o affection_n and_o action_n renounce_v all_o sin_n and_o embrace_v all_o good_a duty_n and_o that_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n 3._o the_o war_n between_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o flesh_n cause_v the_o most_o secure_a peace_n even_a peace_n with_o god_n when_o as_o become_v his_o soldier_n we_o fight_v undet_fw-la his_o standard_n against_o he_o and_o our_o enemy_n peace_n between_o the_o faculty_n of_o our_o soul_n when_o as_o the_o inferior_a faculty_n be_v subject_a to_o the_o superior_a the_o affection_n harken_v to_o and_o obey_v the_o conscience_n the_o will_n yield_v to_o reason_n as_o god_n viceroy_n and_o all_o to_o god_n as_o their_o supreme_a sovereign_n it_o bring_v also_o with_o it_o unspeakable_a comfort_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n because_o it_o assure_v of_o god_n love_n and_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o a_o full_a and_o final_a victory_n over_o all_o our_o enemy_n and_o of_o the_o crown_n of_o everlasting_a glory_n but_o the_o conflict_n of_o the_o conscience_n in_o the_o unregenerate_a cause_v continual_a tumult_n tyranny_n in_o the_o superior_a faculty_n rule_v only_o by_o servile_a fear_n and_o rebellion_n in_o the_o inferior_a when_o as_o they_o have_v power_n to_o break_v the_o yoke_n of_o government_n horror_n and_o anguish_n of_o mind_n disconsolate_a sorrow_n and_o hellish_a despair_n when_o the_o affright_a conscience_n bear_v sway_v or_o the_o mad_a joy_n of_o frantic_a man_n when_o the_o wild_a affection_n and_o disorder_a passion_n by_o silence_v the_o conscience_n get_v the_o upper_a hand_n which_o oft_o time_n last_v no_o long_o than_o a_o blaze_n of_o thorn_n leave_v behind_o redouble_v grief_n and_o desperate_a despair_n 4._o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o flesh_n make_v the_o regenerate_a man_n with_o more_o care_n and_o diligence_n to_o observe_v his_o own_o heart_n to_o watch_v over_o all_o his_o way_n that_o he_o give_v no_o advantage_n to_o his_o sinful_a flesh_n it_o cause_v he_o earnest_o to_o endeavour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o
shall_v make_v we_o watch_v over_o it_o the_o more_o heedful_o for_o psal._n 52.4_o it_o be_v a_o sharp_a razor_n etc._n etc._n rom._n 3.13_o jam._n 3.5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o it_o a_o unruly_a evil_n jam._n 3.2_o and_o christian_a perfection_n consist_v in_o well_o order_v of_o the_o tongue_n jam._n 1.26_o now_o in_o this_o our_o watch_n we_o be_v to_o keep_v our_o tongue_n from_o impious_a word_n against_o the_o majesty_n of_o god_n as_o blaspheme_v his_o name_n profane_v his_o word_n and_o ordinance_n scorn_v his_o work_n as_o also_o from_o dishonest_a and_o unjust_a speech_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o prejudice_n of_o our_o neighbour_n ephes._n 4.25_o levit._fw-la 19.16_o and_o saint_n james_n give_v a_o reason_n for_o it_o jam._n 4.11_o such_o speak_v evil_a of_o the_o law_n and_o judge_v the_o law_n viz_o by_o do_v that_o which_o the_o law_n condemn_v 2._o we_o must_v refrain_v from_o idle_a speech_n and_o consequent_o from_o much_o speak_n wherein_o there_o be_v much_o vanity_n prov._n 10.19_o consider_v that_o we_o must_v be_v accountable_a for_o every_o idle_a word_n matth._n 12.36_o five_o but_o above_o all_o other_o part_n we_o must_v guard_v our_o heart_n as_o solomon_n advise_v prov._n 4.23_o and_o that_o 1._o because_o of_o all_o other_o part_v its_o most_o crafty_a and_o deceitful_a jer._n 17.9_o 2._o because_o it_o be_v the_o chief_a commander_n in_o this_o little_a world_n of_o man_n rule_v all_o other_o part_n it_o be_v their_o guide_n and_o captain_n that_o direct_v all_o their_o course_n it_o be_v the_o spring_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n luke_n 8.45_o mat._n 15.18_o 19_o and_o 19.18_o therefore_o it_o much_o concern_v we_o at_o all_o time_n in_o all_o place_n and_o company_n &_o employment_n whether_o about_o the_o service_n of_o god_n or_o converse_v with_o man_n or_o alone_o to_o keep_v our_o heart_n pure_a holy_a sober_a and_o righteous_a lest_o they_o be_v corrupt_v mislead_v all_o our_o other_o power_n and_o part_n and_o see_v we_o can_v do_v this_o of_o ourselves_o we_o be_v continual_o to_o pray_v to_o the_o lord_n who_o have_v our_o heart_n in_o his_o hand_n that_o he_o will_v rule_v and_o guide_v they_o that_o so_o with_o themselves_o all_o our_o other_o faculty_n may_v be_v bring_v into_o subjection_n to_o he_o that_o he_o will_v cause_v they_o to_o love_v what_o he_o love_v and_o to_o hate_v what_o he_o hate_v as_o psal._n 119.36_o and_o 141.3_o and_o 51.10_o and_o 86.11_o six_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n in_o our_o spiritual_a armour_n especial_o we_o must_v use_v the_o shield_n of_o faith_n and_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o assault_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o as_o soon_o as_o they_o approach_v towards_o we_o sometime_o repel_v and_o wound_v they_o with_o the_o threaten_n of_o the_o law_n and_o sometime_o thrust_v they_o through_o with_o the_o sweet_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o encourage_v we_o to_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o with_o the_o remembrance_n of_o god_n love_n in_o christ_n and_o what_o our_o dear_a saviour_n have_v do_v and_o suffer_v to_o free_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n yea_o we_o must_v use_v this_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n against_o each_o particular_a lust_n as_o when_o the_o flesh_n will_v withdraw_v we_o from_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o engage_v we_o to_o the_o service_n of_o satan_n and_o the_o world_n we_o must_v resist_v it_o with_o that_o text_n exod._n 20.3_o wherein_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o worship_n and_o serve_v god_n and_o that_o we_o be_v redeem_v for_o that_o end_n deut._n 6.13_o matth._n 4.10_o luke_n 1.74_o when_o it_o move_v we_o to_o neglect_v good_a work_n remember_v ephes._n 2.10_o that_o we_o be_v create_v for_o this_o end_n when_o it_o persuade_v to_o defer_v repentance_n remember_v eccles._n 12.1_o psal._n 95.7_o 8._o when_o it_o will_v provoke_v we_o to_o love_v of_o the_o world_n remember_v jam._n 4.4_o 1_o joh._n 2.15_o 1_o pet._n 5.5_o when_o it_o tempt_v we_o to_o pride_n remember_v prov._n 29.23_o and_o 18.12_o god_n resist_v the_o proud_a etc._n etc._n when_o it_o tempt_v to_o covetousness_n remember_v 1_o tim._n 6.6_o 10._o heb._n 13.5_o quest._n what_o other_o rule_n must_v be_v observe_v by_o those_o that_o will_v subdue_v the_o flesh_n answ._n first_o we_o must_v resist_v it_o in_o all_o the_o occasion_n that_o it_o take_v and_o mean_n which_o it_o use_v to_o prevail_v against_o we_o and_o see_v that_o with_o equal_a care_n we_o avoid_v and_o shun_v they_o for_o if_o we_o be_v so_o weak_a of_o ourselves_o that_o we_o be_v prone_a to_o fall_v when_o no_o outward_a mean_n provoke_v we_o thereto_o how_o much_o more_o shall_v we_o be_v foil_v when_o as_o their_o object_n present_v themselves_o and_o both_o time_n place_n and_o company_n invite_v we_o to_o embrace_v they_o especial_o consider_v that_o by_o expose_v ourselves_o to_o these_o needless_a danger_n we_o tempt_v god_n to_o leave_v we_o to_o our_o own_o weakness_n and_o to_o the_o malice_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o so_o by_o our_o fall_n we_o may_v learn_v to_o be_v more_o wary_a for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v hence_o paul_n ephes._n 5.4_o have_v forbid_v fornication_n etc._n etc._n forbid_v the_o name_n of_o they_o together_o with_o filthy_a and_o foolish_a talk_n and_o scurrilous_a jest_n which_o be_v mean_n to_o provoke_v to_o those_o sin_n as_o we_o see_v in_o david_n achan_n ahab_n etc._n etc._n hence_o prov._n 13.20_o a_o companion_n of_o fool_n shall_v be_v destroy_v and_o psal._n 119.115_o away_o from_o i_o say_v david_n you_o wicked_a i_o will_v keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o my_o god_n hence_o also_o ephes._n 5.11_o 2._o we_o must_v withstand_v the_o first_o beginning_n of_o sin_n and_o labour_n to_o quench_v our_o fiery_a lust_n when_o they_o be_v first_o kindle_v in_o we_o 1_o thes._n 5.22_o abstain_v from_o all_o appearance_n of_o evil_n and_o st._n judas_n advise_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v so_o far_o from_o entertain_v sin_n that_o we_o shall_v hate_v the_o garment_n spot_v by_o the_o flesh_n jud._n 21.23_o three_o if_o we_o will_v get_v the_o victory_n over_o our_o sinful_a lust_n we_o must_v prevent_v they_o withal_o speed_v take_v they_o unprovided_a and_o set_v upon_o they_o before_o they_o be_v aware_a for_o the_o long_o we_o defer_v the_o fight_n the_o more_o difficult_a and_o doubtful_a we_o make_v the_o victory_n if_o we_o single_v they_o out_o one_o by_o one_o as_o they_o appear_v to_o we_o we_o shall_v easy_o overcome_v they_o but_o if_o we_o give_v they_o time_n to_o muster_v their_o force_n and_o to_o come_v in_o troop_n against_o we_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o withstand_v their_o power_n we_o shall_v therefore_o as_o pharaoh_n drown_v they_o in_o the_o tear_n of_o true_a repentance_n as_o soon_o as_o they_o be_v bear_v we_o must_v destroy_v sin_n in_o its_o first_o conception_n and_o not_o suffer_v it_o to_o receive_v birth_n and_o breath_n in_o our_o word_n and_o action_n lest_o it_o 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enim_fw-la peccatum_fw-la adeo_fw-la parvum_fw-la quod_fw-la non_fw-la crescat_fw-la neglectum_fw-la non_fw-la enim_fw-la considerandum_fw-la quid_fw-la fecerit_fw-la sed_fw-la quem_fw-la offenderit_fw-la there_o be_v no_o sin_n so_o little_a which_o be_v neglect_v do_v not_o increase_v and_o we_o must_v not_o consider_v what_o we_o have_v do_v but_o how_o great_a he_o be_v who_o we_o have_v offend_v 2._o consider_v that_o the_o eternal_a son_n of_o god_n suffer_v the_o bitter_a death_n on_o the_o cross_n as_o well_o for_o the_o least_o as_o for_o the_o great_a sin_n and_o be_v any_o sin_n small_a which_o can_v not_o be_v purge_v by_o a_o less_o price_n 3._o consider_v what_o great_a evil_n come_v of_o the_o least_o sin_n for_o first_o our_o small_a sin_n defile_v our_o person_n and_o make_v we_o abominable_a in_o god_n sight_n especial_o when_o we_o willing_o entertain_v or_o live_v in_o they_o it_o ill_o become_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o have_v such_o sluttish_a corner_n it_o ill_o beseem_v we_o who_o be_v espouse_v to_o christ_n to_o come_v into_o his_o presence_n with_o such_o blemish_n and_o loathsome_a defilement_n 2._o the_o least_o sin_n do_v wound_n and_o be_v often_o commit_v do_v â—ear_v the_o conscience_n as_o much_o use_n make_v the_o hand_n brawny_a and_o little_a drop_n do_v hollow_a the_o hard_a stone_n and_o small_a blow_n cut_v down_o the_o strong_a oak_n they_o also_o harden_v the_o forehead_n and_o make_v the_o face_n impudent_a 3._o if_o we_o will_v know_v how_o much_o even_o those_o sin_n which_o they_o will_v count_v small_a do_v provoke_v the_o lord_n wrath_n we_o may_v see_v by_o those_o severe_a judgement_n which_o he_o have_v execute_v on_o offender_n in_o this_o kind_n as_o on_o nadab_n and_o abihu_n leu._n 10.1_o 2._o on_o vzzah_n 2._o sam._n 6.6_o on_o achan_n josh._n 7._o on_o the_o man_n that_o gather_v stick_n on_o the_o sabbath_n numb_a 15.32_o on_o ananias_n and_o saphira_n act_v 5._o but_o above_o all_o most_o 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ne_o contemn_v peccata_fw-la parva_fw-la etsi_fw-la parvi_fw-la facias_fw-la dum_fw-la ea_fw-la ponderas_fw-la time_n saltem_fw-la quando_fw-la annumeras_fw-la despise_v not_o small_a sin_n for_o though_o thou_o do_v but_o light_o esteem_v they_o whilst_o thou_o do_v weigh_v they_o yet_o at_o least_o fear_v when_o thou_o begin_v to_o number_v they_o great_a river_n be_v fill_v with_o small_a drop_n gather_v the_o least_o thing_n together_o and_o they_o will_v make_v a_o great_a heap_n etc._n etc._n great_a sin_n indeed_o more_o waste_v the_o conscience_n and_o be_v like_a to_o savage_a beast_n devour_v we_o at_o one_o bit_n or_o jonas_n whale_n that_o swallow_v he_o up_o at_o once_o but_o small_a sin_n also_o be_v like_o those_o little_a vermin_n that_o with_o their_o multitude_n plague_v pharaoh_n and_o his_o people_n but_o what_o need_v i_o speak_v of_o multitude_n of_o sin_n when_o the_o least_o unrepented_a of_o be_v sufficient_a to_o damn_v we_o 5._o if_o we_o be_v careful_a to_o fly_v from_o the_o least_o sin_n it_o will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o preserve_v we_o from_o fall_v into_o great_a he_o that_o give_v no_o place_n to_o the_o first_o motion_n of_o covetousness_n be_v safe_a from_o usury_n bribery_n extortion_n theft_n etc._n etc._n he_o that_o keep_v his_o tongue_n from_o speak_v irreverent_o of_o god_n be_v safe_a from_o curse_v and_o blasphemy_n he_o that_o make_v conscience_n of_o vain_a swear_n be_v safe_a from_o perjury_n etc._n etc._n therefore_o st._n hierom_n say_v satis_fw-la prodesse_fw-la ad_fw-la cautionem_fw-la discimus_fw-la etiam_fw-la minima_fw-la pro_fw-la maximis_fw-la cavere_fw-la it_o be_v a_o good_a caution_n in_o avoid_v sin_n to_o take_v heed_n of_o the_o least_o as_o though_o they_o be_v the_o great_a whereas_o if_o we_o ordinary_o swallow_v small_a sin_n it_o widen_v our_o throat_n to_o let_v down_o great_a 6._o consider_v that_o sin_n be_v that_o deadly_a poison_n which_o satan_n the_o great_a red_a dragon_n cast_v out_o of_o his_o mouth_n and_o who_o will_v drink_v that_o which_o he_o have_v disgorge_v who_o will_v be_v allure_v to_o swallow_v these_o poison_n which_o be_v so_o mortal_a to_o the_o soul_n because_o they_o delight_v our_o carnal_a appetite_n sin_n be_v satan_n livery_n which_o who_o so_o willing_o weaâ—s_v acknowledge_v the_o devil_n sovereignty_n and_o his_o own_o servitude_n 1_o joh._n 3.8_o 9_o 7._o consider_v that_o those_o enemy_n be_v most_o dangerous_a which_o be_v most_o despise_v for_o hereby_o we_o be_v bring_v to_o neglect_v our_o watch_n to_o lay_v aside_o our_o armour_n and_o weapon_n and_o to_o fall_v iâ—_n to_o the_o deadly_a slumber_n of_o carnal_a security_n and_o what_o enemy_n be_v so_o weak_a that_o can_v cut_v the_o throat_n of_o the_o strong_a when_o he_o be_v a_o sleep_n and_o disarm_v nullum_fw-la peccatum_fw-la tam_fw-la parvum_fw-la est_fw-la quod_fw-la contemptu_fw-la non_fw-la fiat_fw-la magnum_fw-la say_v st._n augustine_n there_o be_v no_o sin_n so_o small_a which_o contempt_n will_v not_o make_v â—reat_a 8._o consider_v that_o if_o we_o do_v not_o hate_v all_o sin_n small_a as_o well_o as_o great_a we_o hate_v not_o any_o with_o a_o christian_a hatred_n for_o they_o that_o hate_v sin_n true_o and_o spiritual_o do_v it_o upon_o these_o ground_n 1._o because_o it_o have_v the_o devil_n stamp_n and_o superscription_n on_o it_o who_o be_v cod_n and_o our_o great_a enemy_n and_o this_o his_o image_n be_v upon_o the_o small_a as_o well_o as_o the_o great_a sin_n 2._o such_o hate_n sin_n because_o they_o love_v and_o fear_v god_n and_o will_v not_o do_v any_o thing_n which_o may_v displease_v he_o and_o they_o hate_v it_o because_o it_o be_v so_o odious_a to_o god_n so_o opposite_a to_o his_o law_n and_o contrary_a to_o his_o nature_n upon_o which_o ground_n they_o hate_v every_o sin_n small_a and_o great_a and_o though_o they_o do_v not_o equal_o hate_v all_o yet_o they_o be_v
not_o in_o love_n with_o any_o five_o the_o next_o rule_n for_o the_o subdue_a of_o the_o flesh_n be_v that_o we_o must_v neglect_v no_o sin_n as_o though_o we_o be_v in_o no_o danger_n of_o fall_v into_o it_o for_o we_o have_v the_o seed_n of_o all_o sin_n in_o we_o and_o need_v nothing_o to_o the_o commit_n of_o it_o but_o that_o god_n shall_v leave_v we_o to_o ourselves_o and_o satan_n tentation_n hence_o we_o be_v command_v to_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a phil._n 2.12_o and_o when_o we_o think_v we_o stand_v to_o take_v heed_n of_o fall_v 1_o cor._n 10.12_o six_o the_o last_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o set_v no_o stint_n to_o our_o mortification_n but_o that_o we_o endeavour_v from_o one_o degree_n to_o aspire_v to_o another_o till_o we_o come_v to_o perfection_n we_o must_v not_o deal_v with_o these_o spiritual_a enemy_n as_o joash_n with_o the_o aramite_n 2_o king_n 13.18_o content_v ourselves_o with_o two_o or_o three_o victory_n over_o they_o much_o less_o as_o the_o israelite_n with_o those_o curse_a nation_n suffer_v they_o quiet_o to_o dwell_v with_o we_o on_o condition_n that_o they_o will_v contribute_v something_o to_o our_o pleasure_n profit_n etc._n etc._n but_o we_o must_v war_v with_o they_o till_o we_o have_v utter_o root_v they_o out_o or_o at_o least_o to_o deal_v with_o they_o as_o joshuah_n with_o the_o gibeonite_n to_o make_v they_o our_o slave_n let_v we_o not_o deal_v with_o they_o as_o saul_n and_o ahab_n with_o agag_n and_o benhadad_o get_v the_o victory_n and_o so_o suffer_v they_o to_o live_v least_o through_o god_n judgement_n they_o kill_v we_o because_o we_o kill_v not_o they_o neither_o with_o saul_n let_v we_o destroy_v the_o mean_a of_o our_o lust_n and_o keep_v the_o fat_a alive_a which_o bring_v most_o pleasure_n or_o profit_n to_o we_o let_v we_o not_o be_v like_o herod_n that_o refrain_v from_o many_o sin_n but_o will_v not_o part_v with_o his_o herodias_n but_o our_o mortification_n must_v 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etc._n etc._n ephes._n 5.25_o and_o to_o our_o prayer_n we_o must_v add_v our_o endeavour_n to_o increase_v in_o the_o measure_n of_o mortification_n get_v daily_o new_a victory_n over_o all_o our_o sinful_a lust_n true_a grace_n be_v grow_a grace_n etc._n etc._n quest._n what_o mean_n may_v we_o use_v to_o strengthen_v the_o spirit_n to_o the_o obtain_n of_o the_o victory_n answ._n first_o we_o must_v avoid_v the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v weaken_v for_o in_o this_o spiritual_a warfare_n both_o these_o concur_v in_o the_o same_o action_n for_o the_o famish_v of_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o nourish_a of_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o weaken_n of_o the_o one_o be_v the_o strengthen_n of_o the_o other_o quantum_fw-la carni_fw-la detrahes_fw-la tantum_fw-la facies_fw-la animum_fw-la spiritual_n bona_fw-la habitudine_fw-la relucere_fw-la say_v basil._n look_v how_o much_o thou_o detract_a from_o the_o flesh_n so_o much_o thou_o make_v thy_o spiritual_a part_n to_o prosper_v and_o flourish_v in_o good_a health_n and_o like_v now_o the_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o the_o spirit_n be_v weaken_v be_v our_o sin_n whereby_o we_o grieve_v the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n and_o make_v he_o weary_a of_o lodging_n in_o our_o heart_n but_o above_o other_o such_o sin_n weaken_v the_o spirit_n as_o be_v commit_v against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n wilful_o and_o presumptuous_o with_o which_o kind_n of_o obstinate_a rebellion_n the_o spirit_n be_v tire_v that_o he_o will_v no_o longet_n contend_v with_o we_o but_o leave_v we_o to_o our_o lust_n and_o a_o reprobate_a mind_n to_o go_v on_o to_o our_o perdition_n gen._n 6.3_o so_o it_o be_v with_o the_o old_a world_n of_o this_o god_n complain_v amos_n 2.13_o that_o he_o be_v press_v under_o their_o sin_n as_o a_o cart_n under_o the_o sheaf_n for_o this_o god_n give_v the_o gentile_n up_o to_o vile_a affection_n etc._n etc._n rom._n 1.26_o we_o must_v not_o therefore_o quench_v the_o spirit_n 1_o thes._n 5.19_o nor_o grieve_v he_o ephes._n 4.30_o quest._n but_o what_o be_v those_o special_a sin_n which_o most_o wound_n and_o weaken_v the_o spirit_n answ._n first_o ignorance_n and_o blindness_n of_o mind_n which_o pull_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o spirit_n his_o chief_a weapon_n the_o sword_n of_o god_n word_n whereby_o it_o defend_v itself_o and_o offend_v its_o enemy_n it_o also_o dazzle_v the_o understanding_n that_o it_o can_v discern_v the_o slight_n and_o subtlety_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n nor_o on_o which_o side_n they_o strike_v we_o nor_o how_o to_o ward_v off_o their_o blow_n second_o infidelity_n which_o disable_v the_o spirit_n whilst_o it_o deprive_v it_o of_o the_o chief_a comfort_n and_o encouragement_n whereby_o it_o be_v strengthen_v against_o the_o assault_n of_o the_o flesh_n viz._n god_n sweet_a promise_n of_o grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o of_o glory_n in_o the_o next_o to_o all_o those_o who_o walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n and_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n yea_o it_o weaken_v the_o spiritual_a bond_n of_o our_o union_n with_o christ_n which_o be_v our_o faith_n by_o which_o alone_o he_o be_v apply_v and_o so_o hinder_v the_o influence_n of_o his_o grace_n by_o which_o we_o be_v strengthen_v against_o the_o flesh_n and_o enable_v to_o withstand_v the_o assault_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n three_o impenitency_n which_o be_v most_o pernicious_a to_o the_o health_n and_o vigour_n of_o the_o spirit_n for_o beside_o that_o it_o hinder_v all_o the_o operation_n of_o faith_n the_o application_n of_o christ_n and_o all_o the_o promise_v make_v in_o he_o our_o communion_n with_o god_n hide_v his_o love_a countenance_n from_o we_o in_o the_o appehension_n whereof_o consist_v the_o life_n of_o our_o life_n it_o also_o deprive_v we_o of_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o which_o our_o spiritual_a man_n be_v strengthen_v &_o after_o we_o have_v receive_v wound_n by_o the_o flesh_n in_o the_o spiritual_a fâ—ight_n it_o hinder_v their_o cure_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o rankle_v and_o daily_o to_o grow_v more_o incurable_a four_o carnal_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n great_o weaken_v the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o bless_v ourselves_o when_o our_o state_n be_v dangerous_a and_o have_v no_o sense_n and_o feeling_n either_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o love_n or_o of_o his_o displeasure_n by_o the_o one_o whereof_o the_o spirit_n be_v strengthen_v in_o god_n service_n and_o by_o the_o other_o we_o be_v preserve_v from_o sin_v against_o he_o carnal_a security_n weaken_v the_o spirit_n as_o it_o make_v we_o put_v the_o evil_a day_n far_o from_o we_o and_o utter_o to_o neglect_v our_o spiritual_a enemy_n as_o though_o there_o be_v no_o danger_n it_o make_v we_o lay_v aside_o our_o watch_n and_o so_o to_o lie_v open_a to_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o adversary_n and_o to_o neglect_v the_o mean_n of_o our_o safety_n five_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n which_o like_o birdlime_n so_o besmear_v the_o wing_n of_o of_o our_o soul_n that_o thereby_o it_o be_v fasten_v to_o the_o earth_n and_o worldly_a vanity_n more_o especial_o the_o love_n of_o honour_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o world_n make_v the_o spiritual_a man_n sluggish_a in_o the_o pursuit_n of_o eternal_a glory_n the_o love_n of_o riches_n hinder_v he_o from_o seek_v after_o those_o incomparable_a treasure_n which_o be_v reserve_v for_o we_o in_o heaven_n it_o choke_v the_o seed_n of_o the_o word_n that_o it_o can_v take_v root_n and_o bear_v fruit_n it_o frustrate_v all_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o they_o can_v take_v effect_n it_o expose_v we_o to_o many_o tentation_n and_o snare_n which_o drown_v man_n in_o destruction_n 1_o tim_n 6.9_o 10._o and_o so_o the_o love_n of_o earthly_a pleasure_n hinder_v the_o pursuit_n of_o those_o eternal_a pleasure_n
so_o be_v ammon_n so_o prov._n 4.16_o some_o can_v sleep_v if_o they_o have_v do_v no_o mischief_n all_o day_n this_o be_v indeed_o the_o devil_n trouble_n and_o hell_n be_v full_a of_o such_o trouble_a spirit_n second_o when_o if_o it_o be_v at_o all_o for_o sin_n it_o be_v not_o so_o much_o for_o the_o intrinsical_v evil_a or_o sinfulness_n of_o it_o as_o for_o the_o eventuall_a or_o consequential_a evil_n that_o attend_v sin_n and_o the_o punishment_n that_o follow_v it_o so_o ahab_n 1_o kin._n 21.2.7_o so_o cain_n judas_n simon_n magus_n act._n 8.24_o this_o be_v to_o be_v trouble_v for_o hell_n not_o for_o sin_n three_o when_o the_o carriage_n under_o trouble_n be_v evil_n than_o its_o a_o evil_a trouble_n as_o 1._o when_o man_n rage_n and_o swell_v under_o god_n stroke_n but_o their_o uncircumcised_a heart_n accept_v not_o of_o the_o punishment_n of_o their_o iniquity_n so_o cain_n storm_v at_o his_o punishment_n so_o isa._n 8.21_o 22._o 2._o when_o notwithstanding_o their_o trouble_n they_o still_o go_v on_o in_o sin_n felix_n tremble_v but_o it_o wrought_v no_o good_a upon_o he_o act._n 24.27_o jeroboam_n 1_o king_n 12.33_o he_o be_v ill_a but_o ahaz_n be_v worse_o after_o judgement_n upon_o they_o 2_o chro._n 28.22_o so_o rev._n 16.11_o and_o 9.20_o 3._o then_o trouble_n be_v evil_a who_o cure_n be_v evil_a or_o when_o a_o evil_a course_n be_v take_v for_o their_o removal_n as_o 1._o when_o man_n fly_v to_o outward_a mean_n to_o remove_v inward_a grief_n but_o go_v not_o to_o to_o god_n as_o cain_n to_o travel_v and_o build_v of_o city_n saul_n to_o david_n music_n a_o ill_a diversion_n do_v but_o prorogue_v not_o cure_v the_o disease_n 2._o wen_n they_o rest_v in_o the_o outward_a use_n and_o observation_n of_o religious_a mean_n without_o a_o inward_a change_n of_o heart_n and_o through_o reformation_n of_o life_n ahab_n humble_v himself_o fast_n mourn_v &c_n &c_n yet_o ahab_n be_v ahab_n still_o judas_n be_v full_a of_o inward_a horror_n confess_v and_o make_v restitution_n but_o go_v not_o penitential_o to_o god_n and_o fiducial_o to_o jesus_n christ._n jeremy_n therefore_o call_v this_o a_o gad_v it_o be_v not_o a_o penitential_a return_v jer._n 2.36_o 3._o when_o man_n have_v recourse_n to_o diabolical_a and_o sinful_a mean_n as_o saul_n to_o the_o witch_n 1_o sam._n 28.7_o 8._o ahaziah_n to_o baalzebub_a 2_o kin._n 1.2_o belshazzar_n to_o his_o magician_n dan._n 5.7_o so_o 47.12_o 13._o 4._o when_o man_n dispair_o give_v over_o all_o our_o hope_n and_o use_v of_o mean_n say_v there_o be_v no_o hope_n jer._n 2.25_o and_o 18.12_o this_o put_v away_o all_o mercy_n be_v worse_a than_o all_o the_o former_a this_o be_v cain_n case_n i_o be_o sentence_v i_o must_v be_v damn_v god_n have_v not_o mercy_n for_o i_o i_o will_v ask_v he_o none_o this_o be_v a_o wilful_a cast_v away_o of_o a_o man_n self_n this_o evil_n be_v of_o the_o lord_n 2_o kin._n 6.33_o why_o shall_v i_o wait_v or_o pray_v or_o repent_v etc._n etc._n this_o be_v to_o forsake_v our_o own_o mercy_n jonah_n 2.8_o quest._n how_o may_v we_o know_v a_o good_a trouble_a conscience_n answ._n first_o when_o our_o trouble_n be_v rather_o for_o our_o sin_n than_o our_o suffering_n when_o we_o cry_v out_o of_o our_o sin_n as_o lam._n 5.16_o so_o jer._n 31.19_o ephraim_n bemoan_v himself_o etc._n etc._n second_o when_o in_o this_o condition_n we_o confess_v bewail_v and_o lament_v our_o sin_n as_o david_n psal._n 51.3_o so_o job_n 7.20_o and_o 3_o 4._o three_o when_o after_o this_o we_o forsake_v it_o prov._n 28.13_o such_o shall_v have_v mercy_n four_o when_o we_o do_v not_o only_o forsake_v it_o as_o to_o the_o outward_a act_n but_o the_o heart_n be_v change_v and_o mortify_v as_o to_o the_o love_n of_o sin_n when_o god_n hide_v pride_n from_o man_n job_n 33.17_o when_o we_o can_v say_v sin_n be_v more_o bitter_a than_o death_n eccless_a 7.26_o five_o when_o upon_o this_o the_o heart_n be_v carry_v out_o to_o seek_v after_o christ_n for_o rest_n and_o righteousness_n matth._n 11.29_o when_o we_o go_v to_o this_o fountain_n to_o wash_v away_o sin_n zach._n 13.1_o joh._n 3.14_o 15._o six_o when_o after_o this_o the_o conscience_n be_v make_v more_o watchful_a and_o tender_a job_n 34.31_o 32._o quest._n what_o be_v the_o mark_n of_o a_o erroneous_a conscience_n answ._n first_o when_o it_o leave_v the_o word_n which_o be_v the_o stand_a rule_n to_o rectify_v conscience_n by_o and_o prefer_v tradition_n or_o some_o humane_a invention_n before_o a_o express_a precept_n so_o matth._n 15.13_o second_o when_o we_o leave_v the_o water_n of_o siloah_n the_o holy_a scripture_n which_o run_v soft_o uniform_o and_o constant_o and_o take_v extraordinary_a providence_n for_o a_o rule_n instead_o of_o precept_n whereas_o god_n providence_n both_o prosper_a and_o adverse_a be_v rather_o probatory_n than_o directory_n deut._n 13.3_o dan._n 11.35_o erroneous_a conscience_n impute_v his_o success_n to_o his_o cause_n and_o his_o cause_n prosper_v he_o style_v god_n cause_n this_o be_v rabshakeh_n divinity_n isa._n 36.10_o and_o of_o the_o chaldean_n hab._n 1.11_o such_o say_v as_o jer._n 50_o 7._o we_o offend_v not_o because_o they_o have_v sin_v and_o we_o have_v prevail_v solomon_n tell_v we_o we_o can_v conclude_v nothing_o certain_o from_o hence_o eccles._n 9.1.2_o 11._o and_o 7.15_o and_o 8.14_o ult_n three_o it_o prefer_v a_o suppose_a fictious_a revelation_n before_o write_v and_o clear_a revelation_n as_o that_o deceive_a prophet_n 1_o king_n 13.18_o now_o all_o divine_a revelation_n come_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n be_v ever_o consonant_a to_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n which_o be_v the_o rule_n to_o try_v all_o revelation_n by_o 2_o pet._n 1.19_o four_o it_o prefer_v a_o strong_a impulse_n from_o his_o own_o thought_n before_o god_n own_o thought_n jer._n 7.31_o god_n say_v that_o it_o never_o come_v into_o his_o mind_n to_o approve_v of_o what_o they_o do_v yet_o they_o will_v do_v it_o because_o it_o be_v their_o conscience_n and_o come_v into_o their_o mind_n but_o these_o impulse_n though_o come_v from_o a_o gracious_a spirit_n can_v be_v no_o rule_n as_o we_o see_v in_o david_n impulse_n to_o build_v god_n a_o house_n 2_o sam._n 7.2_o 3._o so_o to_o be_v revenge_v on_o nabal_n 1_o sam._n 25.22_o prov._n 28.26_o he_o that_o trust_v his_o own_o heart_n be_v a_o fool_n hence_o job_n 15.31_o it_o be_v trust_v to_o vanity_n five_o it_o interpret_v difficulty_n and_o discouragement_n as_o a_o discharge_n from_o duty_n the_o time_n be_v not_o come_v say_v they_o to_o build_v god_n house_n therefore_o it_o be_v not_o our_o duty_n hag._n 1.2_o but_o this_o be_v a_o sluggard_n conscience_n when_o he_o pretend_v a_o lion_n in_o the_o way_n prov._n 26.13_o six_o it_o conceive_v a_o fair_a intention_n or_o good_a end_n can_v legitimate_a a_o unwarrantable_a action_n it_o be_v true_a a_o good_a end_n have_v a_o great_a influence_n upon_o a_o action_n to_o make_v it_o theological_o good_a yet_o can_v it_o not_o alter_v the_o nature_n of_o a_o action_n that_o be_v material_o bad_a to_o mend_v it_o job_n 13.7_o our_o rule_n be_v not_o to_o do_v the_o least_o evil_a to_o gain_v the_o great_a beneficial_a good_a or_o to_o avoid_v the_o great_a penal_a evil_a rom._n 3.8_o seven_o it_o be_v so_o confident_a that_o it_o dare_v appeal_v to_o god_n to_o patronise_v his_o exorbitancy_n joh._n 16.2_o they_o think_v they_o do_v god_n the_o best_a service_n when_o they_o do_v the_o church_n the_o great_a disservice_n so._n phil._n 3.6_o paul_n out_o of_o zeal_n persecute_v the_o church_n so_o act._n 23.12_o quest._n what_o motive_n may_v quicken_v we_o to_o get_v and_o retain_v a_o good_a conscience_n answ._n first_o remember_v that_o god_n weigh_v and_o try_v the_o conscience_n prov._n 16.2_o so_o much_o of_o conscience_n as_o be_v in_o a_o man_n or_o duty_n or_o action_n or_o suffer_v so_o much_o of_o thanks_o and_o esteem_v with_o god_n so_o much_o conscience_n as_o thou_o have_v towards_o god_n so_o much_o comfort_n be_v come_v to_o thou_o from_o god_n second_o if_o conscience_n be_v want_v thou_o will_v suffer_v loss_n of_o all_o thou_o have_v of_o all_o thou_o have_v do_v suffer_v or_o expend_v god_n will_v say_v to_o such_o when_o you_o fast_v be_v it_o not_o to_o yourselves_o &_o c_o ananias_n lose_v his_o cost_n when_o he_o have_v be_v at_o so_o great_a charge_n alexander_n his_o reward_n when_o he_o have_v suffer_v so_o much_o judas_n lose_v all_o after_o he_o have_v follow_v christ_n so_o long_o and_o preach_v to_o other_o so_o often_o three_o a_o good_a conscience_n lead_v a_o man_n to_o perfect_a and_o complete_a happiness_n both_o here_o and_o hereafter_o 1._o in_o this_o world_n its_o the_o only_a way_n to_o a_o good_a