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the_o part_n but_o also_o in_o respect_n of_o degree_n that_o it_o be_v in_o that_o perfection_n which_o this_o perfect_a law_n require_v four_o the_o law_n be_v spiritual_a and_o have_v a_o spiritual_a sense_n and_o power_n do_v bind_v not_o 14._o rom._n 7._o 14._o only_o the_o outward_a man_n to_o external_a obedience_n but_o also_o the_o soul_n and_o secret_a thought_n the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n yea_o the_o first_o and_o last_o commandment_n have_v a_o large_a extent_n above_o all_o the_o rest_n reach_v even_o to_o our_o thought_n and_o first_o motion_n which_o have_v not_o the_o consent_n of_o will_n join_v with_o they_o five_o where_o any_o virtue_n or_o vice_n be_v command_v or_o forbid_v there_o also_o all_o the_o mean_n and_o occasion_n be_v command_v or_o forbid_v six_o where_o any_o duty_n be_v command_v or_o vice_n forbid_v there_o also_o the_o sign_n of_o they_o both_o be_v also_o enjoin_v or_o prohibit_v for_o we_o must_v have_v a_o good_a conscience_n both_o before_o god_n and_o also_o before_o man_n and_o avoid_v not_o 16._o act._n 24._o 16._o only_o the_o evil_n itself_o but_o also_o all_o appearance_n of_o it_o and_o last_o the_o common_a rule_n of_o charity_n bind_v we_o to_o love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o ourselves_o and_o that_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v in_o their_o obedience_n as_o well_o as_o our_o own_o the_o law_n of_o god_n require_v that_o we_o shall_v not_o only_o observe_v all_o that_o be_v contrive_v 139._o psal_n 119._o 139._o in_o it_o ourselves_o but_o also_o provide_v as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v that_o it_o be_v likewise_o observe_v by_o our_o neighbour_n yea_o even_o by_o our_o enemy_n §._o sect._n 5_o how_o we_o must_v aggravate_v our_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o circumstance_n and_o if_o by_o help_n of_o these_o rule_v we_o enlarge_v the_o law_n of_o god_n according_a to_o the_o true_a sense_n and_o meaning_n of_o it_o and_o examine_v ourselves_o answerable_o in_o all_o the_o duty_n which_o it_o command_v and_o 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require_v let_v we_o keep_v a_o holy_a rest_n unto_o thou_o and_o abstain_v not_o only_o from_o the_o ordinary_a work_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o worldly_a affair_n but_o also_o from_o all_o carnal_a pleasure_n and_o sensual_a delight_n suffer_v not_o our_o thought_n to_o be_v take_v up_o with_o worldly_a or_o wicked_a cogitation_n but_o let_v our_o mind_n be_v exercise_v in_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n set_a a_o watch_n before_o our_o mouth_n that_o we_o may_v not_o on_o thy_o holy_a day_n speak_v our_o own_o word_n nor_o utter_v any_o idle_a vain_a worldly_a or_o wicked_a speech_n but_o let_v our_o tongue_n speak_v to_o thy_o praise_n and_o be_v exercise_v in_o holy_a &_o religious_a conference_n tend_v to_o the_o mutual_a edification_n one_o of_o another_o let_v we_o not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o mere_a cessation_n from_o our_o labour_n but_o refer_v this_o rest_n to_o holiness_n as_o the_o main_a end_n thereof_o without_o which_o the_o outward_a rest_n be_v but_o vain_a and_o with_o the_o external_a let_v we_o join_v the_o internal_a rest_n from_o sin_n exercise_v ourselves_o in_o repentance_n from_o dead_a work_n make_v we_o careful_a in_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n which_o thou_o have_v ordain_v for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o thy_o day_n both_o public_o and_o private_o and_o let_v we_o with_o one_o hart_n and_o voice_n join_v with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o congregation_n in_o all_o the_o part_n of_o thy_o service_n enable_v all_o thy_o minister_n in_o all_o place_n and_o he_o especial_o to_o who_o charge_n thou_o have_v commit_v we_o that_o they_o may_v break_v unto_o we_o the_o bread_n of_o life_n and_o right_o divide_v thy_o word_n for_o our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n furnish_v they_o with_o all_o gift_n and_o grace_n necessary_a for_o their_o high_a call_n and_o let_v they_o deliver_v thy_o truth_n as_o in_o thy_o presence_n faithful_o and_o powerful_o true_o and_o sincere_o and_o so_o assist_v they_o with_o the_o inward_a work_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o thy_o word_n may_v be_v effectual_a for_o the_o conversion_n edification_n and_o salvation_n of_o their_o hearer_n enable_v we_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n to_o call_v upon_o thou_o with_o faith_n &_o fervency_n and_o with_o all_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n to_o praise_v thou_o for_o all_o thy_o blessing_n vouchsafe_v unto_o us._n let_v we_o with_o all_o due_a reverence_n &_o attention_n hear_v thy_o word_n lay_v it_o up_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o memory_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n give_v we_o grace_v also_o o_o lord_n to_o sanctify_v thy_o sabbath_n private_o by_o perform_v by_o ourselves_o and_o in_o our_o own_o family_n those_o private_a duty_n which_o be_v special_o require_v on_o this_o thy_o day_n let_v we_o meditate_v on_o thy_o word_n after_o we_o have_v hear_v it_o and_o apply_v it_o unto_o ourselves_o for_o our_o own_o use_n let_v we_o meditate_v on_o thy_o marvelous_a work_n of_o creation_n preservation_n and_o redemption_n but_o especial_o on_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a to_o mortify_v our_o sin_n and_o to_o quicken_v we_o unto_o newness_n of_o life_n let_v we_o spend_v our_o time_n in_o religious_a exercise_n and_o in_o the_o work_n of_o charity_n &_o mercy_n as_o be_v those_o sacrifice_n wherein_o thou_o most_o delight_v but_o especial_o in_o those_o spiritual_a duty_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o own_o and_o other_o soul_n take_v care_n not_o only_o to_o sanctify_v thy_o holy_a day_n ourselves_o but_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v that_o it_o may_v be_v sanctify_v by_o all_o those_o who_o any_o way_n belong_v to_o our_o charge_n accept_v of_o our_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n
this_o day_n past_a in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n which_o we_o have_v perform_v unto_o thou_o but_o see_v we_o do_v acknowledge_v our_o want_n and_o weakness_n and_o do_v bewail_v they_o with_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n we_o beseech_v thou_o dear_a god_n accept_v of_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n according_a to_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n cover_v all_o our_o imperfection_n with_o his_o most_o perfect_a obedience_n and_o wash_v away_o our_o corruption_n in_o that_o pure_a fountain_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n in_o he_o accept_v of_o our_o poor_a desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o do_v thou_o service_n see_v what_o be_v want_v in_o we_o be_v abundant_o supply_v by_o his_o absolute_a and_o all-sufficient_a righteousness_n which_o be_v make_v we_o by_o faith_n and_o that_o we_o may_v for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v perform_v service_n unto_o thou_o with_o more_o diligence_n and_o cheerfulness_n let_v thy_o spirit_n witness_v unto_o our_o spirit_n that_o thou_o have_v forgive_v all_o our_o sin_n past_a pass_v by_o and_o cover_v all_o our_o infirmity_n and_o frailty_n and_o do_v gracious_o accept_v of_o we_o in_o thy_o best-beloved_n and_o with_o the_o same_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n prosper_v and_o perfect_v thy_o own_o good_a work_n of_o grace_n and_o sanctification_n which_o thou_o have_v begin_v in_o us._n thou_o see_v lord_n how_o we_o be_v hamper_v and_o fetter_v in_o the_o chain_n of_o our_o corruption_n which_o so_o distract_v and_o hinder_v we_o in_o all_o holy_a duty_n that_o we_o perform_v they_o with_o much_o discouragement_n and_o little_a joy_n help_v we_o o_o god_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o break_v in_o sunder_o these_o chain_n of_o sin_n that_o be_v set_v at_o liberty_n we_o may_v with_o all_o alacrity_n and_o delight_n run_v the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n and_o esteem_v it_o our_o meat_n and_o drink_v to_o do_v thy_o will_n to_o this_o end_n assist_v we_o good_a lord_n by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n &_o thereby_o sanctify_v unto_o we_o thy_o 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adorn_v our_o christian_a profession_n that_o by_o our_o holy_a and_o unblameable_a life_n we_o may_v gain_v other_o to_o thy_o kingdom_n let_v we_o exceed_v all_o other_o as_o much_o in_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o in_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n as_o we_o be_v prefer_v before_o they_o through_o thy_o free_a grace_n in_o outward_a privilege_n and_o in_o the_o gracious_a mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o as_o thou_o do_v continual_o sow_v in_o our_o heart_n the_o seed_n of_o thy_o word_n and_o water_n it_o with_o the_o dew_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n so_o let_v we_o answerable_o grow_v in_o grace_n from_o one_o measure_n to_o another_o till_o we_o come_v to_o a_o perfect_a age_n in_o jesus_n christ_n do_v not_o only_o pardon_v gracious_o all_o our_o want_n and_o weakness_n which_o either_o this_o day_n or_o heretofore_o we_o have_v show_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o worship_n &_o service_n but_o enable_v we_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v to_o perform_v 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jewel_n let_v our_o mind_n whilst_o we_o be_v wake_v be_v so_o whole_o take_v up_o with_o heavenly_a meditation_n that_o even_o our_o dream_n may_v savour_n of_o they_o &_o in_o our_o deep_a sleep_n let_v our_o mind_n and_o soul_n watch_v &_o wait_v upon_o thou_o thou_o have_v sow_v good_a seed_n in_o our_o heart_n o_o let_v not_o the_o enemy_n steal_v it_o away_o nor_o whilst_o we_o sleep_v sow_v in_o they_o the_o malicious_a tare_n of_o evil_a and_o vain_a thought_n and_o imagination_n and_o so_o hinder_v the_o growth_n thereof_o give_v we_o quiet_a &_o moderate_a rest_n for_o the_o better_a refresh_n of_o our_o body_n &_o mind_n that_o so_o to_o morrow_n we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v such_o faithful_a service_n unto_o thou_o in_o the_o general_a duty_n of_o christianity_n &_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o our_o calling_n as_o may_v tend_v to_o thy_o glory_n and_o the_o everlasting_a salvation_n of_o our_o own_o soul_n and_o together_o with_o we_o bless_v thy_o whole_a church_n and_o every_o member_n thereof_o etc._n etc._n and_o vouchsafe_v both_o to_o they_o &_o we_o these_o and_o all_o other_o blessing_n which_o in_o thy_o wisdom_n thou_o know_v needful_a even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o &_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n we_o acknowledge_v to_o be_v due_a &_o from_o our_o heart_n desire_v to_o give_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n both_o now_o &_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n before_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n who_o be_v infinite_a in_o goodness_n grace_n and_o mercy_n most_o true_a in_o all_o thy_o promise_n and_o most_o just_a and_o powerful_a in_o performance_n thou_o have_v when_o we_o be_v stranger_n and_o enemy_n subject_a to_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o liable_a to_o thy_o wrath_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n and_o utter_o unable_a to_o free_v ourselves_o out_o of_o the_o state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n give_v 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which_o as_o it_o increase_v their_o sin_n because_o it_o be_v commit_v against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n and_o leave_v man_n without_o excuse_n so_o do_v it_o make_v their_o punishment_n more_o grievous_a and_o their_o condemnation_n more_o intolerable_a for_o the_o servant_n that_o know_v his_o master_n will_v and_o do_v 47._o luk_n 12._o 47._o it_o not_o shall_v be_v beat_v with_o many_o stripe_n and_o it_o shall_v be_v more_o easy_a for_o sodom_n 41._o mat._n 11._o 21_o 22._o john_n 9_o 41._o and_o gomorrah_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n then_o for_o corazin_n and_o bethsaida_n because_o hear_v christ_n word_n and_o see_v his_o work_n they_o repent_v not_o this_o knowledge_n though_o it_o be_v true_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n which_o be_v the_o word_n and_o truth_n of_o god_n yet_o be_v it_o vain_a in_o regard_n of_o the_o effect_n be_v uneffectual_a to_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o to_o the_o assure_v we_o of_o life_n eternal_a in_o which_o when_o we_o excel_v never_o so_o much_o yet_o shall_v we_o come_v short_a of_o many_o wicked_a man_n who_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n yea_o of_o the_o devil_n themselves_o who_o in_o theory_n and_o speculation_n know_v more_o than_o we_o yea_o in_o truth_n such_o knowledge_n be_v no_o better_a than_o ignorance_n in_o god_n estimate_n see_v we_o know_v only_o so_o much_o in_o christianity_n as_o we_o bring_v into_o use_n and_o practice_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n hereby_o we_o do_v know_v that_o we_o know_v god_n if_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n he_o that_o say_v i_o know_v he_o and_o keep_v not_o 3._o 1._o job._n 2._o 3._o his_o commandment_n be_v a_o liar_n and_o the_o truth_n be_v not_o in_o he_o and_o again_o whosoever_o abide_v in_o he_o sin_v not_o whosoever_o sin_v that_o be_v in_o whosoever_o 6._o 1._o job._n 3._o 6._o sin_n rule_v and_o reign_v have_v not_o see_v he_o neither_o know_v he_o §._o sect._n 3_o that_o save_a knowledge_n be_v necessary_a to_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n and_o have_v our_o life_n and_o way_n please_v in_o his_o sight_n we_o must_v not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o such_o a_o 1._o stude_n non_fw-la ut_fw-la plus_fw-la alijs_fw-la scias_fw-la sed_fw-la ut_fw-la melius_fw-la seneca_n tit._n 1._o 16._o 1._o tim_n 4._o 8._o joh._n 4._o 24._o psal_n 16._o 8._o gen._n 5._o 24._o gen._n 17._o 1._o knowledge_n as_o swim_v in_o the_o brain_n but_o labour_n after_o such_o a_o save_v &_o effectual_a knowledge_n to_o be_v the_o guide_n of_o all_o our_o work_n and_o action_n which_o make_v use_v of_o all_o we_o know_v for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o the_o reform_v of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n for_o example_n
which_o may_v hinder_v we_o as_o infidelity_n impenitency_n carnal_a security_n worldly_a distraction_n and_o earthly-mindednesse_a profaneness_n and_o small_a esteem_n of_o the_o word_n excessive_a eat_n or_o drink_v conceit_n of_o our_o own_o knowledge_n as_o though_o little_a or_o nothing_o can_v be_v add_v unto_o it_o prejudice_n and_o forestall_a opinion_n of_o our_o teacher_n hypocrisy_n curiosity_n itch_a 12._o jam._n 1._o 21._o luke_n 18._o 34._o act_n 17._o 20._o 2._o tim._n 4._o 3._o 1._o cor._n 1._o 11_o 12._o ear_n factious_a affection_n whereby_o man_n have_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o person_n hear_v or_o not_o hear_v according_a to_o that_o opinion_n which_o they_o have_v conceive_v of_o he_o that_o speak_v and_o partly_o this_o preparation_n consist_v in_o use_v all_o good_a help_n and_o mean_n which_o may_v enable_v we_o to_o the_o careful_a and_o conscionable_a hear_n of_o the_o word_n as_o to_o consider_v the_o weightiness_n of_o the_o action_n which_o we_o be_v about_o to_o perform_v namely_o a_o high_a and_o holy_a service_n unto_o god_n which_o will_v further_o and_o seal_v up_o unto_o we_o our_o salvation_n or_o condemnation_n and_o be_v either_o the_o savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n or_o of_o death_n unto_o death_n soften_v we_o like_o wax_n or_o harden_v we_o like_o clay_n and_o make_v we_o one_o step_n near_o either_o to_o heaven_n or_o hell_n for_o god_n word_n shall_v never_o return_v void_a but_o accomplish_v what_o he_o please_v and_o shall_v prosper_v in_o the_o thing_n whereto_o he_o send_v it_o second_o to_o meditate_v on_o the_o end_n for_o 11._o esa_n 55._o 11._o which_o we_o hear_v which_o be_v to_o glorify_v god_n in_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n to_o be_v build_v up_o in_o all_o save_a grace_n knowledge_n faith_n obedience_n love_n of_o god_n zeal_n patience_n and_o the_o rest_n three_o we_o must_v examine_v ourselves_o to_o find_v out_o our_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v gather_v strength_n for_o the_o mortify_n of_o they_o and_o our_o spiritual_a want_n that_o we_o may_v have_v they_o supply_v in_o this_o spiritual_a market_n of_o our_o soul_n four_o we_o must_v renew_v our_o repentance_n 2._o heb._n 4._o 2._o that_o we_o come_v not_o in_o our_o sin_n and_o our_o faith_n without_o which_o our_o hear_n will_v not_o profit_v us._n final_o we_o must_v use_v faithful_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n that_o god_n will_v so_o assist_v with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n the_o minister_n in_o speak_v and_o we_o in_o hear_v and_o sanctify_v to_o our_o use_n his_o holy_a ordinance_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a to_o build_v we_o up_o in_o our_o most_o holy_a faith_n and_o more_o and_o more_o enrich_v we_o with_o all_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n and_o be_v thus_o prepare_v our_o next_o duty_n be_v that_o set_v aside_o all_o worldly_a impediment_n we_o resort_v unto_o the_o holy_a assembly_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o god_n holy_a word_n that_o we_o may_v profit_v thereby_o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o hear_v and_o after_o we_o have_v hear_v the_o second_o sort_n of_o duty_n respect_v the_o action_n of_o hear_v itself_o unto_o which_o be_v require_v that_o we_o set_v ourselves_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o 48._o 〈…〉_o s._n 10._o 33._o â—_o thes_n 2._o 13._o 〈…〉_o 4._o 20._o â—_o 19_o 48._o hear_v the_o word_n preach_v not_o as_o the_o word_n of_o mortal_a man_n but_o as_o the_o word_n of_o the_o everliving_a god_n with_o all_o fear_n and_o reverence_n with_o all_o diligence_n and_o attention_n with_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n humility_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n avoid_v as_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o we_o all_o distraction_n wander_a thought_n private_a read_n dulness_n drowzinesse_n and_o carnal_a weariness_n final_o with_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o earnest_a desire_n to_o profit_n by_o it_o to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v apply_v and_o fit_v ourselves_o to_o every_o thing_n which_o be_v speak_v to_o profit_n by_o it_o whether_o it_o be_v doctrine_n 21._o luke_n 8._o 15._o &_o 2_o 19_o pro._n 4._o 21._o confutation_n reproof_n or_o consolation_n receive_v the_o word_n into_o good_a and_o honest_a heart_n and_o there_o reserve_v it_o as_o a_o precious_a treasure_n for_o our_o use_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n the_o three_o and_o last_o sort_n be_v those_o duty_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v after_o we_o have_v hear_v which_o be_v first_o to_o meditate_v on_o that_o which_o have_v be_v deliver_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v imprint_v it_o in_o our_o memory_n and_o work_v it_o into_o our_o heart_n second_o conference_n with_o other_o that_o we_o may_v be_v mutual_a helper_n for_o the_o understanding_n remember_v embrace_v and_o practise_v of_o that_o which_o we_o have_v hear_v three_o that_o we_o sanctify_v the_o word_n unto_o our_o use_n by_o effectual_a prayer_n desire_v that_o god_n will_v give_v a_o blessing_n unto_o it_o and_o make_v it_o effectual_a by_o his_o spirit_n for_o the_o enlighten_v of_o our_o mind_n the_o sanctify_a of_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o the_o reform_v and_o amend_v of_o our_o sinful_a life_n last_o we_o must_v on_o every_o fit_a occasion_n call_v to_o mind_n what_o we_o have_v 15._o rom._n 2._o 13._o jam._n 1._o 22._o luk._n 8._o 15._o hear_v that_o we_o may_v bring_v it_o unto_o use_n and_o conscionable_o practice_v what_o we_o have_v learn_v §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n the_o three_o sort_n of_o duty_n require_v in_o this_o commandment_n respect_v the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n which_o be_v only_o two_o baptism_n and_o the_o lord_n supper_n unto_o both_o which_o it_o be_v general_o require_v that_o they_o be_v administer_v first_o by_o a_o lawful_a minister_n and_o no_o other_o second_o only_o to_o those_o which_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n either_o the_o faithful_a or_o their_o seed_n three_o that_o 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death_n into_o the_o the_o state_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n the_o immortal_a and_o incorruptible_a seed_n which_o beget_v we_o unto_o god_n live_v and_o abide_v in_o we_o for_o 23._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 23._o ever_o and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n be_v call_v our_o spiritual_a 15._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 15._o father_n who_o beget_v we_o unto_o god_n because_o be_v dispenser_n of_o the_o word_n of_o grace_n they_o be_v instrument_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o regeneration_n thus_o our_o saviour_n say_v that_o the_o hour_n be_v come_v yea_o even_o then_o be_v that_o 25._o joh._n 5._o 25._o the_o dead_a shall_v hear_v his_o voice_n and_o live_v that_o be_v those_o which_o be_v dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n shall_v be_v quicken_v and_o have_v their_o part_n in_o the_o first_o resurrection_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o word_n preach_v for_o at_o this_o death_n and_o resurrection_n that_o whole_a discourse_n aim_v and_o as_o we_o 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1._o pet._n 2._o 1._o hypocrisy_n prejudice_n and_o forestall_a opinion_n and_o such_o like_a see_v if_o these_o bear_v sway_n in_o we_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o the_o word_n of_o god_n shall_v take_v any_o effect_n or_o become_v profitable_a nourishment_n for_o the_o preserve_n and_o increase_v of_o our_o spiritual_a health_n and_o strength_n so_o also_o we_o must_v banish_v out_o of_o our_o mind_n worldly_a cogitation_n about_o our_o pleasure_n or_o profit_n which_o will_v distract_v we_o from_o hear_v the_o word_n with_o any_o attention_n and_o out_o of_o our_o heart_n earthly_a care_n which_o like_a thorn_n will_v choke_v the_o seed_n of_o the_o word_n and_o make_v it_o utter_o unfruitful_a in_o us._n moreover_o we_o must_v stir_v up_o our_o appetite_n by_o consider_v our_o spiritual_a want_n which_o can_v not_o otherwise_o be_v supply_v then_o by_o come_v unto_o this_o feast_n for_o as_o hunger_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o emptiness_n make_v we_o to_o long_o after_o our_o 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even_o to_o the_o very_o devide_v of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o spirit_n the_o joint_n and_o marrow_n and_o be_v a_o discerner_n of_o the_o thought_n and_o intent_n of_o the_o heart_n a_o word_n that_o have_v always_o its_o operation_n and_o return_v 11._o esa_n 55._o 11._o never_o in_o vain_a but_o bring_v that_o to_o pass_v for_o which_o it_o be_v send_v and_o be_v either_o the_o sweet_a savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n or_o of_o death_n unto_o death_n three_o the_o great_a 16._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 15_o 16._o utility_n and_o profit_n of_o it_o be_v a_o perfect_a and_o pure_a law_n that_o convert_v the_o soul_n 8._o psal_n 19_o 7_o 8._o a_o light_n that_o shine_v unto_o we_o who_o sit_v in_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n and_o guide_v our_o foot_n into_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n heavenly_a wisdom_n that_o give_v understand_v unto_o 79._o luk._n 1._o 79._o the_o simple_a and_o make_v the_o wise_a more_o wise_a our_o counsellor_n to_o advise_v we_o our_o food_n to_o nourish_v we_o our_o weapon_n to_o defend_v we_o and_o repel_v our_o enemy_n a_o effectual_a mean_n to_o work_v in_o we_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o the_o way_n that_o bring_v we_o to_o eternal_a blessedness_n final_o let_v we_o prepare_v ourselves_o and_o whet_v our_o appetite_n by_o consider_v the_o necessity_n of_o it_o see_v without_o it_o we_o can_v attain_v unto_o no_o good_a nor_o escape_v any_o evil_n in_o which_o regard_n our_o saviour_n say_v to_o martha_n that_o this_o one_o thing_n be_v necessary_a as_o though_o there_o be_v no_o 42._o luk._n 10._o 42._o necessity_n of_o any_o other_o thing_n in_o comparison_n of_o it_o the_o which_o necessity_n lie_v not_o only_o upon_o weakling_n and_o those_o who_o be_v simple_a and_o ignorant_a that_o they_o may_v learn_v the_o truth_n but_o also_o upon_o those_o who_o have_v make_v great_a progress_n in_o christianity_n and_o be_v rich_a in_o knowledge_n that_o they_o may_v be_v move_v to_o practice_v what_o they_o know_v and_o bring_v it_o to_o holy_a 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edify_v in_o our_o holy_a faith_n and_o strengthen_v more_o and_o more_o unto_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v in_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n in_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n diverse_a duty_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v as_o first_o we_o must_v set_v ourselves_o in_o god_n presence_n that_o we_o may_v hear_v all_o thing_n that_o be_v 13._o act._n 10._o 33._o esa_n 66._o 2._o 1._o thes_n 2_o 13._o command_v we_o of_o he_o according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o good_a cornelius_n in_o which_o regard_n we_o must_v not_o hear_v the_o word_n after_o a_o careless_a and_o cold_a manner_n but_o with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a if_o we_o will_v have_v god_n that_o speak_v take_v any_o
leave_v not_o his_o eye_n loose_a to_o their_o own_o liberty_n but_o rule_v and_o govern_v they_o with_o wisdom_n and_o discretion_n not_o suffer_v they_o to_o behold_v unlawful_a object_n or_o those_o which_o be_v lawful_a unlawful_o either_o in_o respect_n of_o manner_n or_o measure_n whereas_o a_o fool_n use_v no_o restraint_n but_o suffer_v they_o to_o rove_v into_o all_o the_o corner_n of_o the_o world_n into_o which_o folly_n david_n fall_v when_o he_o suffer_v his_o eye_n to_o gaze_v their_o fill_n upon_o the_o beauty_n of_o another_o man_n wife_n this_o folly_n draw_v he_o on_o to_o commit_v a_o great_a folly_n in_o israel_n and_o therefore_o have_v lamentable_a experience_n of_o his_o own_o frailty_n he_o keep_v afterward_o over_o they_o a_o sure_a watch_n which_o yet_o not_o be_v sure_a enough_o he_o desire_v the_o lord_n to_o watch_v over_o he_o and_o to_o turn_v away_o his_o 37._o psal_n 119._o 37._o eye_n lest_o he_o shall_v behold_v vanity_n with_o like_a care_n we_o must_v watch_v over_o our_o ear_n to_o keep_v they_o from_o hear_v any_o thing_n which_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 the_o growth_n of_o grace_n as_o all_o filthy_a communication_n and_o speech_n tend_v to_o god_n dishonour_n and_o our_o own_o or_o our_o neighbour_n hurt_n all_o infulse_n and_o unsavoury_a talk_n bitter_a taunt_n and_o unchristian_a and_o spiteful_a jest_n all_o whisper_n backbiting_a and_o slander_a 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 for_o though_o like_o the_o siren_n song_n they_o tickle_v and_o delight_v the_o ear_n yet_o they_o wound_v the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n with_o sin_n and_o bring_v we_o into_o such_o a_o spiritual_a frenzy_n that_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o leap_v overboard_n into_o a_o sea_n of_o perdition_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v stop_v our_o ear_n 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use_v such_o excess_n in_o our_o diet_n as_o will_v disable_v we_o to_o christian_a duty_n and_o that_o the_o end_n of_o our_o eat_n be_v chief_o the_o refresh_n and_o comfort_v of_o our_o body_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a for_o god_n service_n who_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 for_o if_o we_o give_v way_n to_o our_o appetite_n this_o short_a and_o brutish_a pleasure_n will_v bring_v upon_o we_o innumerable_a evil_n as_o upon_o our_o body_n sickness_n and_o short_a life_n and_o upon_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n both_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n lumpish_a heaviness_n and_o unaptnesse_n to_o any_o good_a action_n drowsy_a dulness_n or_o vain_a mirth_n and_o futilous_a babble_n shortness_n of_o memory_n and_o blockishness_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 and_o thus_o final_o we_o must_v watch_v over_o our_o sense_n of_o touch_v that_o we_o do_v not_o to_o please_v it_o enslave_n ourselves_o to_o effeminate_a daintiness_n think_v that_o we_o be_v quite_o undo_v if_o we_o may_v not_o tumble_v at_o our_o ease_n upon_o our_o bed_n of_o down_o and_o go_v like_o those_o in_o king_n 8._o math._n 11._o 8._o house_n in_o soft_a raiment_n or_o like_o dives_fw-la be_v clothe_v in_o purple_a and_o fine_a linen_n 2._o luk._n 16._o 1_o 2._o every_o day_n but_o let_v we_o inure_v this_o sense_n to_o manlike_o hardness_n 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 bare_o if_o christ_n who_o suffer_v so_o much_o for_o we_o do_v call_v we_o to_o suffer_v a_o little_a for_o the_o testimony_n of_o his_o truth_n and_o much_o more_o must_v we_o restrain_v this_o sense_n from_o all_o unlawful_a object_n as_o unchaste_a kiss_n lascivious_a embracement_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 make_v our_o body_n which_o be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n pollute_a brothel-house_n and_o filthy_a sty_n for_o wicked_a spirit_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v watch_v over_o our_o tongue_n second_o we_o must_v keep_v a_o careful_a watch_n over_o our_o tongue_n according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o prophet_n david_n i_o say_v 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-ruling_a and_o order_v of_o our_o tongue_n be_v a_o matter_n of_o great_a moment_n for_o the_o further_a or_o hinder_v of_o we_o in_o the_o course_n of_o a_o christian_a conversation_n according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n a_o wholesome_a tongue_n be_v a_o tree_n of_o life_n but_o perverseness_n therein_o be_v a_o breach_n in_o 4._o prou._n 15._o 4._o the_o spirit_n if_o we_o use_v it_o well_o it_o will_v be_v our_o glory_n as_o be_v a_o notable_a instrument_n of_o glorify_v god_n while_o we_o speak_v to_o his_o praise_n and_o those_o that_o honour_v he_o he_o will_v honour_v but_o if_o we_o abuse_v it_o unto_o sin_n it_o will_v become_v 30._o 1._o sam._n 2._o 30._o 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 if_o we_o order_v it_o wise_o and_o speak_v thing_n profitable_a and_o worth_a the_o hear_n we_o shall_v edify_v our_o brethren_n for_o the_o lip_n of_o the_o wise_a disperse_v 11._o prou._n 15._o 7._o and_o 25._o 11._o knowledge_n and_o a_o word_n fit_o speak_v be_v like_a apple_n of_o gold_n in_o picture_n of_o silver_n that_o be_v pleasant_a and_o profitable_a like_a work_n of_o gold_n curious_o and_o artificial_o grave_v by_o a_o cunning_a workman_n but_o if_o we_o vent_v nothing_o but_o filth_n and_o folly_n bring_v up_o as_o it_o be_v our_o excrement_n by_o a_o wrong_a way_n we_o shall_v annoy_v our_o hearer_n with_o our_o rot_a and_o unsavoury_a speech_n and_o by_o our_o evil_a word_n 31._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 31._o corrupt_v their_o good_a mean_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v if_o we_o speak_v wise_o and_o to_o edification_n we_o shall_v in_o profit_v other_o have_v the_o comfort_n of_o it_o in_o our_o own_o heart_n for_o as_o solomon_n speak_v a_o man_n have_v joy_n by_o the_o answer_n of_o his_o 20._o prou_z 15._o 23._o and_o 18._o 20._o mouth_n and_o a_o word_n speak_v in_o due_a season_n how_o good_a be_v it_o both_o to_o the_o speaker_n and_o to_o the_o hearer_n but_o when_o a_o man_n have_v please_v himself_o for_o the_o time_n with_o scurrilous_a jest_n the_o foam_n and_o froth_n of_o wit_n it_o be_v his_o sin_n and_o shame_n and_o leave_v nothing_o behind_o it_o but_o sorrow_n &_o the_o torment_a sting_n of_o a_o evil_a conscience_n if_o our_o discourse_n be_v religious_a and_o honest_a &_o such_o as_o become_v christian_a gravity_n it_o be_v a_o good_a sign_n &_o comfortable_a evidence_n unto_o we_o that_o we_o be_v just_a and_o upright_o in_o god_n sight_n for_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o righteous_a speak_v 30._o psal_n 37._o 30._o wisdom_n and_o his_o tongue_n talk_v of_o judgement_n and_o if_o any_o man_n offend_v not_o in_o word_n 2._o jam._n 3._o 2._o the_o same_o be_v a_o perfect_a man_n and_o able_a also_o to_o bridle_v the_o whole_a body_n but_o if_o our_o talk_n be_v corrupt_a and_o unsavoury_a it_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o a_o rot_a and_o wicked_a heart_n for_o as_o our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o out_o of_o the_o abundance_n of_o the_o hart_n the_o mouth_n speak_v a_o 35._o mat._n 12._o 34_o 35._o good_a man_n out_o of_o the_o good_a treasure_n of_o the_o heart_n bring_v forth_o good_a thing_n and_o a_o evil_a man_n out_o of_o the_o evil_a treasure_n bring_v forth_o evil_a thing_n in_o a_o word_n life_n and_o death_n be_v in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o tongue_n
the_o fall_n as_o the_o participation_n of_o adam_n sin_n guilt_n and_o punishment_n the_o propagation_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o misery_n to_o all_o their_o posterity_n their_o original_a sin_n and_o corruption_n of_o nature_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o soul_n and_o body_n the_o ignorance_n and_o vanity_n of_o our_o mind_n the_o error_n of_o our_o judgement_n the_o wickedness_n and_o worldliness_n of_o all_o our_o imagination_n the_o impurity_n stupidity_n and_o horror_n of_o our_o conscience_n the_o loss_n of_o our_o freedom_n of_o will_n in_o choose_v that_o which_o be_v good_a their_o averseness_n and_o rebellion_n against_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o proneness_n to_o all_o evil_a the_o blockishness_n of_o our_o memory_n to_o receive_v into_o their_o keep_v any_o good_a motion_n and_o their_o slippery_a feebleness_n to_o retain_v they_o the_o infidelity_n security_n and_o hardness_n of_o our_o heart_n the_o corruption_n and_o disorder_n of_o our_o affection_n and_o 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cause_v we_o to_o admire_v and_o praise_v god_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n patience_n and_o long-suffering_a who_o have_v so_o long_o bear_v with_o we_o in_o the_o state_n of_o infidelity_n and_o have_v not_o inflict_v upon_o we_o all_o these_o fearful_a punishment_n which_o our_o sin_n have_v deserve_v yea_o to_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o most_o fervent_a love_n towards_o god_n and_o his_o christ_n and_o holy_a spirit_n who_o see_v we_o in_o this_o wretched_a plight_n load_v and_o defile_v with_o the_o filth_n of_o sin_n and_o guilty_a and_o liable_a to_o all_o punishment_n and_o misery_n do_v pity_v we_o in_o this_o miserable_a estate_n and_o when_o there_o be_v no_o other_o mean_n of_o salvation_n and_o deliverance_n from_o all_o these_o evil_n wrought_v our_o freedom_n and_o redemption_n by_o the_o death_n and_o obedience_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o great_a work_n of_o redemption_n by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n the_o which_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o christ_n do_v above_o all_o other_o part_n of_o divinity_n minister_v unto_o we_o most_o plentiful_a and_o fit_a matter_n for_o our_o meditation_n as_o serve_v notable_o to_o work_v in_o our_o heart_n a_o true_a hatred_n of_o sin_n to_o inflame_v they_o with_o god_n love_n to_o work_v they_o to_o his_o fear_n to_o kindle_v in_o they_o the_o zeal_n of_o his_o glory_n to_o confirm_v our_o faith_n strengthen_v our_o affiance_n and_o hope_n renew_v our_o repentance_n and_o to_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o perform_v with_o all_o cheerfulness_n the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n that_o by_o walk_v before_o he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n we_o may_v glorify_v he_o who_o have_v redeem_v and_o make_v we_o his_o own_o at_o so_o high_a a_o price_n now_o the_o point_n which_o here_o afford_v unto_o we_o matter_n of_o meditation_n be_v manifold_a as_o first_o that_o it_o be_v necessary_a we_o shall_v have_v a_o saviour_n and_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o we_o see_v in_o his_o decree_n of_o election_n he_o have_v ordain_v the_o mean_n as_o well_o as_o the_o end_n and_o that_o none_o but_o christ_n can_v save_v we_o who_o be_v the_o foundation_n of_o our_o election_n in_o christ_n we_o may_v meditate_v both_o upon_o his_o person_n and_o office_n and_o in_o his_o person_n consider_v both_o his_o nature_n and_o state_n both_o of_o humiliation_n and_o exaltation_n here_o we_o have_v plentiful_a and_o profitable_a matter_n of_o meditation_n concern_v the_o incarnation_n of_o christ_n his_o conception_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o the_o womb_n of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n the_o frame_n and_o sanctify_v of_o his_o humane_a nature_n the_o assume_v and_o unite_n of_o it_o to_o the_o divine_a nature_n by_o a_o substantial_a union_n without_o confusion_n separation_n or_o alteration_n of_o either_o nature_n in_o their_o property_n his_o birth_n and_o circumcision_n and_o that_o this_o christ_n bear_v of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n be_v the_o true_a 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for_o we_o and_o passive_a whereby_o he_o have_v suffer_v all_o those_o punishment_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n and_o this_o yield_v unto_o we_o most_o excellent_a and_o profitable_a matter_n of_o meditation_n in_o all_o the_o part_n thereof_o as_o his_o tentation_n in_o the_o wilderness_n by_o the_o devil_n the_o manifold_a misery_n which_o he_o endure_v as_o poverty_n hunger_n weariness_n contempt_n disgrace_n scoff_n and_o bitter_a taunt_n reproach_n slander_n revile_n and_o such_o like_a which_o he_o suffer_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o his_o life_n and_o those_o his_o passion_n and_o suffering_n a_o little_a before_o his_o death_n as_o his_o internal_a and_o bitter_a agony_n in_o the_o garden_n where_o his_o wrestle_v with_o god_n wrath_n and_o the_o burden_n of_o his_o father_n heavy_a displeasure_n for_o our_o sin_n which_o he_o have_v take_v upon_o he_o force_v out_o of_o his_o most_o bless_a
conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n and_o their_o natural_a impurity_n the_o sanctity_n of_o our_o memory_n whereby_o they_o become_v faithful_a register_n of_o good_a thing_n the_o freedom_n of_o our_o will_n in_o choose_v good_a and_o refuse_v of_o evil_a the_o supply_a soften_a and_o sanctify_v of_o our_o heart_n the_o rectify_v right_o order_v purge_v and_o and_z renew_v of_o our_o affection_n as_o love_n hatred_n confidence_n hope_v fear_v despair_n joy_n sorrow_n anger_n zeal_n and_o the_o rest_n the_o sanctity_n of_o our_o body_n and_o outward_a action_n appear_v in_o our_o new_a obedience_n and_o good_a work_n the_o integrity_n sincerity_n alacrity_n and_o constancy_n of_o they_o the_o part_n of_o this_o obedience_n which_o be_v the_o deny_v of_o ourselves_o and_o the_o profession_n of_o christ_n how_o we_o be_v to_o deny_v ourselves_o namely_o by_o resign_v up_o ourselves_o whole_o unto_o god_n to_o be_v not_o only_o his_o servant_n but_o also_o his_o soldier_n in_o the_o christian_a warfare_n where_o we_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o meditate_v of_o that_o due_a preparation_n which_o be_v require_v to_o this_o warfare_n and_o of_o the_o christian_a armour_n and_o of_o the_o conflict_n itself_o consist_v in_o the_o manifold_a tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o our_o resistance_n and_o of_o our_o stand_n and_o fall_v in_o it_o how_o we_o be_v also_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o in_o take_v up_o our_o cross_n and_o follow_v of_o christ_n bear_v with_o patience_n whatsoever_o affliction_n he_o impose_v and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o profession_n of_o christ_n we_o be_v to_o meditate_v how_o we_o be_v to_o carry_v ourselves_o towards_o christ_n himself_o and_o how_o towards_o his_o member_n how_o we_o be_v to_o profess_v christ_n at_o all_o time_n by_o invocation_n and_o call_n upon_o god_n in_o his_o name_n and_o mediation_n and_o here_o we_o have_v much_o profitable_a matter_n of_o meditation_n concern_v prayer_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o doctrine_n and_o use_n of_o it_o of_o which_o i_o have_v before_o speak_v and_o the_o particular_a practice_n of_o it_o in_o the_o lord_n prayer_n of_o which_o we_o may_v profitable_o meditate_v proceed_v from_o one_o petition_n to_o another_o the_o profession_n of_o christ_n in_o time_n of_o danger_n which_o be_v either_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o mouth_n by_o christian_a apology_n or_o of_o the_o fact_n by_o suffer_v persecution_n and_o martyrdom_n of_o which_o we_o may_v meditate_v and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v prepare_v and_o strengthen_v unto_o they_o the_o profession_n of_o christ_n respect_v his_o member_n be_v our_o edify_v they_o by_o instruction_n admonition_n exhortation_n consolation_n and_o good_a example_n or_o our_o help_a and_o relieve_n they_o by_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o almsdeed_n whereon_o we_o may_v profitable_o meditate_v and_o of_o the_o motive_n and_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v stir_v up_o and_o enable_v to_o perform_v they_o and_o final_o our_o perseverance_n in_o grace_n and_o in_o all_o these_o christian_a duty_n even_o to_o the_o very_a end_n of_o our_o life_n which_o be_v the_o consummation_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n be_v necessary_a to_o be_v think_v upon_o our_o certainty_n of_o it_o and_o by_o what_o mean_v we_o may_v come_v to_o this_o assurance_n and_o thus_o we_o must_v meditate_v on_o the_o degree_n of_o god_n execute_v the_o decree_n of_o our_o election_n in_o this_o life_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o life_n to_o come_v he_o execute_v it_o by_o our_o glorification_n of_o which_o we_o may_v meditate_v as_o it_o be_v begin_v or_o perfect_v it_o be_v begin_v at_o the_o death_n of_o the_o elect_n whereby_o their_o soul_n be_v separate_v from_o their_o body_n be_v receive_v into_o the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n the_o which_o our_o death_n be_v a_o excellent_a subject_n of_o meditation_n as_o of_o the_o nature_n of_o it_o to_o the_o elect_a the_o certainty_n of_o it_o and_o uncertainty_n of_o the_o time_n of_o our_o preparation_n to_o it_o and_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v arm_v against_o the_o fear_n of_o it_o §._o sect._n 8_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o execute_v the_o decree_n of_o reprobation_n contrariwise_o there_o be_v much_o matter_n of_o meditation_n afford_v from_o the_o proper_a mean_n of_o god_n execute_v the_o decree_n of_o reprobation_n in_o the_o wicked_a as_o both_o from_o the_o foundation_n of_o it_o the_o fall_n of_o adam_n and_o the_o hatred_n and_o wrath_n of_o god_n follow_v upon_o it_o and_o also_o from_o the_o degree_n of_o execute_v this_o decree_n in_o the_o wicked_a and_o unfaithful_a which_o be_v proper_a to_o those_o which_o be_v either_o call_v or_o not_o call_v or_o common_a to_o they_o both_o the_o former_a be_v either_o hypocrite_n or_o open_o profane_a the_o degree_n proper_a to_o these_o be_v a_o uneffectual_a call_n and_o their_o relapse_n from_o it_o into_o their_o former_a wickedness_n here_o we_o may_v meditate_v of_o the_o degree_n of_o this_o call_n which_o be_v inward_a illumination_n of_o the_o mind_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n worldly_a and_o carnal_a penitence_n and_o sorrow_n arise_v from_o terror_n and_o fear_n or_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o punishment_n temporary_a faith_n taste_v of_o heavenly_a gift_n and_o external_a reformation_n of_o life_n where_o we_o may_v consider_v how_o far_o a_o reprobate_n may_v go_v in_o christianity_n and_o what_o real_a and_o substantial_a difference_n we_o can_v observe_v between_o those_o show_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v in_o they_o and_o the_o truth_n of_o they_o in_o ourselves_o that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o assure_v of_o our_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n before_o god_n the_o degree_n of_o relapse_n in_o those_o which_o be_v thus_o uneffectual_o call_v be_v first_o that_o they_o be_v deceive_v with_o sin_n and_o the_o fraud_n of_o their_o own_o deceitful_a heart_n from_o whence_o their_o heart_n become_v harden_v and_o from_o thence_o stubborn_o perverse_a and_o so_o through_o incredulity_n not_o assent_v to_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n word_n they_o break_v out_o to_o open_a profaneness_n which_o be_v in_o the_o end_n accompany_v with_o despair_n and_o final_a apostasy_n upon_o all_o which_o we_o may_v meditate_v that_o we_o may_v make_v our_o own_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a by_o withstand_v the_o first_o degree_n of_o apostasy_n watch_v over_o ourselves_o as_o the_o apostle_n warn_v we_o that_o we_o be_v not_o harden_v and_o draw_v away_o by_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n that_o there_o be_v not_o find_v in_o we_o a_o evil_a heart_n of_o unbelief_n 13._o heb._n 3._o 12_o 13._o in_o depart_v from_o the_o live_a god_n the_o degree_n of_o execute_v this_o decree_n in_o those_o which_o be_v not_o call_v who_o for_o the_o most_o part_n be_v ignorant_o superstitious_a idolater_n pagan_n and_o atheist_n be_v the_o hold_v and_o detain_v of_o the_o truth_n in_o injustice_n natural_a ignorance_n and_o vanity_n of_o mind_n hardness_n etc._n rom._n 1._o 20_o 21_o etc._n etc._n of_o heart_n a_o reprobate_a mind_n and_o commit_v of_o sin_n with_o greediness_n and_o the_o degree_n common_a to_o both_o be_v their_o pollution_n with_o all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n in_o their_o life_n and_o their_o entrance_n into_o condemnation_n at_o their_o death_n when_o as_o their_o soul_n be_v separate_v from_o their_o body_n be_v cast_v in_o the_o torment_n of_o hell_n and_o pursue_v with_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n on_o all_o which_o we_o may_v meditate_v that_o we_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o magnify_v god_n justice_n towards_o they_o in_o their_o deserve_a punishment_n and_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o undeserued_a love_n towards_o we_o who_o be_v in_o the_o same_o mass_n and_o lump_n of_o corruption_n be_v separate_v from_o they_o and_o make_v vessel_n of_o honour_n that_o god_n grace_n and_o mercy_n may_v be_v magnify_v in_o our_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 9_o of_o the_o eternal_a execution_n of_o god_n decree_n at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n etc._n etc._n of_o the_o eternal_a execution_n of_o god_n decree_n we_o may_v likewise_o meditate_v which_o shall_v be_v at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n and_o be_v either_o general_a respect_v 14._o 2._o pet._n 3._o 11_o 12_o 13_o 14._o the_o whole_a world_n as_o the_o destruction_n of_o it_o with_o flame_a fire_n which_o consideration_n the_o apostle_n peter_n make_v a_o strong_a motive_n unto_o godliness_n that_o we_o may_v be_v find_v of_o god_n in_o peace_n without_o spot_n and_o blameless_a and_o the_o renovation_n and_o perpetual_a conservation_n of_o it_o or_o else_o the_o special_a execution_n of_o it_o in_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o world_n which_o shall_v be_v at_o the_o general_a judgement_n and_o the_o eternal_a retribution_n which_o follow_v it_o and_o here_o we_o may_v profitable_o
such_o manifold_a and_o plentiful_a mean_n to_o press_v it_o upon_o thou_o for_o thy_o own_o inestimable_a benefit_n for_o he_o send_v daily_o his_o ambassador_n unto_o thou_o to_o call_v and_o invite_v thou_o to_o repentance_n by_o preach_v unto_o thou_o the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o reconciliation_n he_o by_o they_o instruct_v thou_o in_o the_o right_a way_n wherein_o thou_o must_v return_v admonish_v thou_o of_o thy_o error_n reprove_v thy_o transgression_n and_o wilful_a wander_n comfort_v and_o incourage_v thou_o against_o all_o difficulty_n and_o opposition_n persuade_v thou_o by_o his_o gracious_a promise_n terrifi_v thou_o in_o thy_o course_n of_o sin_v with_o his_o severe_a threaten_n allure_v thou_o by_o his_o manifold_a blessing_n discourage_v thou_o in_o the_o way_n of_o sin_n by_o his_o chastizement_n and_o gentle_a correction_n all_o which_o outward_a mean_n he_o press_v upon_o thou_o that_o they_o may_v become_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a motion_n of_o his_o spirit_n draw_v thou_o from_o thy_o sin_n and_o drive_v thou_o to_o god_n o_o thrice_o ungrateful_a soul_n if_o thou_o suffer_v so_o great_a grace_n to_o be_v spend_v in_o vain_a o_o more_o than_o miserable_a if_o thou_o like_o the_o barren_a earth_n drink_v so_o many_o gracious_a shower_n of_o heavenly_a blessing_n and_o bring_v forth_o no_o other_o fruit_n unto_o he_o 8._o heb._n 6._o 6_o 7_o 8._o by_o who_o thou_o be_v dress_v but_o thorn_n and_o brier_n see_v then_o thou_o shall_v be_v reject_v of_o god_n and_o near_o unto_o his_o fearful_a curse_n but_o i_o be_o persuade_v 9_o verse_n 9_o better_a thing_n of_o thou_o my_o soul_n and_o thing_n that_o accompany_v salvation_n though_o i_o have_v thus_o speak_v for_o though_o this_o and_o all_o other_o thy_o grace_n be_v but_o weak_a and_o imperfect_a yet_o be_v they_o in_o sincerity_n &_o truth_n acknowledge_v with_o thankfulness_n god_n grace_n in_o thou_o and_o thy_o own_o want_n behold_v with_o sorrow_n thy_o imperfection_n &_o labour_n without_o discouragement_n after_o more_o perfection_n he_o that_o can_v begin_v this_o work_n of_o grace_n when_o it_o be_v want_v can_v increase_v 6._o phil._n 1._o 6._o it_o now_o it_o be_v begin_v he_o that_o can_v raise_v thou_o who_o be_v dead_a in_o thy_o sin_n can_v quicken_v thou_o more_o and_o more_o see_v it_o be_v a_o far_o great_a work_n 1._o eph._n 2._o 1._o to_o give_v life_n to_o the_o dead_a than_o health_n to_o the_o live_n §._o sect._n 3_o motive_n to_o persuade_v we_o to_o the_o renew_n and_o perfect_v of_o our_o repentance_n and_o first_o our_o humiliation_n and_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n for_o sin_n rest_v not_o then_o thyself_o o_o my_o soul_n in_o some_o first_o beginning_n of_o this_o work_n but_o go_v unto_o he_o that_o be_v both_o able_a and_o willing_a to_o finish_v it_o content_v not_o thyself_o in_o some_o small_a degree_n see_v that_o be_v no_o true_a grace_n which_o stand_v at_o a_o stay_n and_o tend_v not_o towards_o perfection_n thou_o have_v already_o repent_v but_o let_v not_o that_o suffice_v thou_o he_o seem_v to_o repent_v of_o his_o repentance_n that_o do_v not_o renew_v it_o again_o and_o again_o do_v not_o cease_v to_o sorrow_n till_o thou_o cease_v to_o sin_n never_o leave_v strike_v at_o this_o many-headed_a monster_n while_o any_o one_o remain_v if_o thou_o willing_o suffer_v any_o one_o to_o live_v they_o will_v multiply_v and_o such_o mortal_a enemy_n they_o be_v unto_o thou_o that_o their_o life_n will_v be_v thy_o death_n god_n begin_v this_o work_n and_o enjoin_v thou_o to_o continue_v it_o give_v it_o not_o over_o till_o he_o call_v thou_o from_o it_o to_o pay_v thou_o thy_o wage_n mourn_v for_o thy_o sin_n till_o he_o come_v and_o wipe_v away_o the_o tear_n from_o thy_o eye_n and_o with_o thy_o sin_n take_v away_o thy_o sorrow_n and_o think_v not_o that_o it_o be_v time_n to_o cease_v amend_v till_o thou_o come_v to_o perfection_n and_o be_v make_v complete_a both_o in_o holiness_n and_o in_o happiness_n practice_v repentance_n o_o my_o soul_n not_o by_o patch_n and_o piece_n but_o in_o both_o the_o part_n joint_o together_o repent_v and_o amend_v sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n and_o withal_o forsake_v they_o for_o he_o that_o lament_v his_o sin_n and_o indevour_v not_o to_o leave_v they_o do_v it_o not_o out_o of_o hatred_n but_o of_o love_n which_o make_v he_o to_o grieve_v because_o fear_v of_o god_n judgement_n make_v he_o think_v of_o their_o part_n but_o first_o humble_v thyself_o my_o soul_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o thy_o sin_n that_o god_n may_v exalt_v thou_o in_o his_o due_a time_n humble_a thyself_o thorough_o with_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n and_o bitter_a grief_n for_o the_o deep_a thou_o lay_v the_o foundation_n of_o thy_o repentance_n the_o more_o substantial_a shall_v thou_o find_v thy_o build_n thy_o sin_n be_v many_o and_o grievous_a and_o great_a sin_n will_v have_v great_a sorrow_n thy_o god_n who_o thou_o have_v offend_v and_o dishonour_v be_v not_o only_o glorious_a and_o full_a of_o majesty_n but_o infinite_o gracious_a and_o of_o abundant_a mercy_n yea_o thou_o my_o soul_n have_v not_o only_o see_v and_o taste_v how_o good_a thy_o god_n be_v but_o have_v drink_v deep_a draught_n out_o of_o the_o fountain_n of_o his_o bounty_n he_o have_v give_v thou_o thy_o be_v and_o preserve_v thou_o in_o it_o he_o have_v multiply_v his_o blessing_n upon_o thou_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a and_o be_v the_o author_n and_o giver_n of_o all_o the_o good_a which_o thou_o injoye_v or_o expect_v and_o which_o be_v first_o of_o all_o and_o above_o all_o he_o have_v love_v thou_o unworthy_a sinful_a rebellious_a soul_n before_o thou_o can_v love_v he_o yea_o so_o love_v thou_o that_o he_o have_v give_v his_o only_o beget_v and_o best_a belove_a son_n that_o by_o his_o death_n thou_o may_v live_v admire_v this_o infinite_a love_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o love_v thy_o god_n again_o as_o much_o as_o thou_o can_v and_o be_v sorry_a thou_o can_v love_v he_o no_o better_o love_v he_o who_o be_v most_o worthy_a in_o himself_o and_o best_a deserve_v it_o of_o thou_o which_o if_o thou_o true_o do_v thou_o can_v not_o but_o lament_v thy_o sin_n with_o bitter_a grief_n whereby_o thou_o have_v displease_v he_o who_o so_o love_v thou_o and_o who_o thou_o so_o love_v look_v also_o upon_o thy_o saviour_n who_o by_o thy_o sin_n thou_o have_v pierce_v and_o lament_v thy_o sin_n which_o have_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o his_o suffering_n as_o a_o man_n mourn_v for_o his_o son_n and_o be_v sorry_a for_o they_o as_o one_o be_v sorry_a for_o his_o first_o bear_v it_o be_v not_o so_o much_o judas_n that_o betray_v he_o nor_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharise_n that_o accuse_v he_o nor_o pilate_n that_o condemn_v he_o nor_o the_o soldier_n that_o crucify_v he_o nor_o the_o devil_n himself_o that_o set_v they_o all_o on_o work_n as_o thy_o sin_n deliver_v he_o into_o their_o hand_n that_o have_v be_v the_o chief_a cause_n of_o his_o death_n these_o these_o my_o soul_n be_v the_o 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innocent_a soul_n be_v trouble_v for_o they_o and_o heavy_a unto_o the_o death_n yea_o be_v so_o 38._o mat._n 26._o 38._o oppress_v with_o their_o weight_n and_o his_o father_n wrath_n that_o it_o force_v out_o from_o his_o body_n a_o bloody_a sweat_n and_o from_o his_o distress_a and_o afflict_a soul_n that_o lamentable_a complaint_n my_o god_n my_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o consider_v also_o o_o my_o soul_n how_o often_o thou_o have_v vex_v and_o grieve_v the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o thou_o and_o make_v he_o weary_a of_o his_o lodging_n by_o pollute_v it_o with_o thy_o sin_n how_o often_o thou_o have_v tire_v this_o peaceable_a guest_n by_o contend_v with_o he_o
who_o be_v worthy_o reject_v in_o adam_n both_o for_o the_o guilt_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o the_o corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n which_o we_o have_v derive_v from_o he_o now_o this_o benefit_n of_o christ_n give_v we_o of_o god_n to_o be_v the_o foundation_n of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n may_v be_v unto_o we_o a_o most_o forcible_a argument_n to_o make_v we_o love_n god_n above_o all_o thing_n who_o have_v so_o love_v we_o that_o he_o have_v not_o spare_v to_o give_v his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n unto_o we_o and_o for_o we_o even_o unto_o the_o death_n that_o we_o by_o he_o may_v attain_v unto_o eternal_a life_n and_o happiness_n and_o also_o to_o express_v this_o love_n by_o labour_v and_o endeavour_v to_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o what_o shall_v withdraw_v our_o heart_n from_o god_n which_o he_o have_v tie_v unto_o he_o by_o such_o a_o bond_n of_o love_n that_o be_v much_o strong_a than_o death_n itself_o why_o shall_v any_o hire_n entice_v we_o to_o neglect_v his_o service_n and_o to_o serve_v satan_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o lust_n by_o commit_v any_o know_a sin_n unless_o it_o be_v of_o equal_a value_n to_o that_o gift_n that_o god_n have_v give_v to_o we_o and_o for_o we_o that_o he_o may_v redeem_v we_o from_o all_o iniquity_n and_o appropriate_v we_o unto_o himself_o for_o his_o own_o service_n but_o ten_o thousand_o world_n can_v match_v this_o gift_n and_o why_o then_o shall_v we_o lose_v the_o benefit_n of_o it_o by_o neglect_v the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o hire_v ourselves_o to_o work_v wickedness_n for_o the_o base_a hire_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o the_o work_n of_o redemption_n shall_v move_v we_o to_o serve_v our_o redeemer_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n again_o as_o christ_n our_o saviour_n give_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n his_o father_n so_o also_o the_o great_a work_n of_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o he_o may_v serve_v as_o a_o most_o powerful_a argument_n to_o move_v we_o unto_o the_o diligent_a performance_n of_o all_o the_o duty_n which_o belong_v to_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o though_o the_o work_n of_o our_o creation_n and_o preservation_n be_v inestimable_a benefit_n yet_o this_o much_o exceed_v they_o be_v far_o above_o all_o humane_a conceit_n and_o so_o unspeakable_a that_o it_o can_v never_o be_v sufficient_o express_v and_o magnify_v by_o the_o tongue_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n yet_o let_v we_o take_v as_o we_o be_v able_a some_o slender_a view_n of_o it_o and_o with_o ravish_v wonder_n admire_v and_o adore_v the_o rest_n which_o we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o comprehend_v and_o consider_v first_o what_o we_o be_v who_o be_v thus_o redeem_v 10._o rom._n 5._o 8_o 10._o to_o wit_n mortal_a man_n dust_n and_o ash_n weak_a and_o of_o no_o strength_n stranger_n sinner_n yea_o enemy_n unto_o god_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n second_o from_o what_o we_o be_v redeem_v namely_o out_o of_o the_o great_a and_o most_o desperate_a misery_n which_o can_v possible_o be_v incident_a unto_o any_o creature_n for_o christ_n have_v deliver_v we_o from_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o all_o the_o fearful_a plague_n therein_o threaten_v temporal_a and_o eternal_a from_o the_o miserable_a bondage_n and_o captivity_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n from_o death_n hell_n and_o everlasting_a condemnation_n both_o of_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o that_o when_o we_o be_v so_o desperate_o and_o unrecoverable_o plunge_v into_o these_o fearful_a misery_n that_o we_o be_v utter_o unable_a to_o help_v ourselves_o yea_o when_o all_o the_o power_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n be_v altogether_o unsufficient_a to_o do_v we_o any_o good_a three_o consider_v who_o redeem_v such_o poor_a sinful_a wretch_n out_o of_o this_o woeful_a plight_n even_o the_o glorious_a son_n of_o god_n equal_a to_o his_o father_n in_o power_n and_o majesty_n he_o vouchsafe_v to_o pity_v we_o in_o our_o misery_n and_o to_o take_v upon_o he_o our_o deliverance_n four_o consider_v the_o mean_n which_o he_o use_v to_o effect_v this_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n namely_o by_o humble_v himself_o in_o take_v upon_o he_o our_o nature_n and_o unite_n it_o in_o a_o substantial_a and_o inseparable_a union_n unto_o his_o divine_a nature_n that_o so_o he_o may_v in_o our_o stead_n do_v and_o suffer_v whatsoever_o be_v necessary_a for_o our_o salvation_n five_o consider_v the_o manner_n of_o effect_v this_o great_a work_n or_o the_o mean_n which_o he_o use_v that_o he_o may_v redeem_v we_o namely_o by_o offer_v himself_o unto_o god_n his_o father_n as_o a_o sacrifice_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o a_o all-sufficient_a price_n for_o our_o redemption_n and_o to_o suffer_v in_o his_o body_n and_o soul_n all_o those_o punishment_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n as_o all_o the_o misery_n of_o his_o life_n poverty_n and_o mean_a birth_n flight_n from_o his_o enemy_n the_o tentation_n of_o the_o devil_n hunger_n weariness_n the_o persecution_n scorn_n reproach_n and_o slander_n of_o the_o world_n and_o wicked_a man_n and_o those_o especial_o which_o he_o endure_v a_o little_a before_o his_o death_n for_o he_o be_v betray_v by_o his_o own_o apostle_n and_o forsake_v by_o the_o rest_n apprehend_v by_o his_o enemy_n and_o by_o they_o most_o injurious_o and_o barbarous_o abuse_v and_o hale_v from_o one_o judgement_n seat_n to_o another_o false_o accuse_v wrongful_o condemn_v blindfolded_a buffet_v rail_v at_o spit_v upon_o scorn_v and_o mock_v whip_v crown_v with_o thorn_n and_o crucify_v and_o so_o suffer_v for_o we_o that_o cruel_a ignominious_a and_o accurse_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n and_o his_o father_n wrath_n due_a to_o our_o sin_n which_o make_v he_o to_o sweat_v drop_n of_o blood_n and_o under_o the_o weight_n of_o this_o intolerable_a burden_n to_o complain_v as_o a_o man_n forlorn_a and_o forsake_v of_o god_n all_o which_o he_o willing_o meek_o and_o patient_o suffer_v for_o we_o that_o he_o may_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o enemy_n and_o purchase_v we_o unto_o himself_o 2._o psal_n 100_o 2._o as_o his_o own_o peculiar_a people_n so_o that_o we_o be_v now_o his_o by_o a_o treble_a right_n for_o he_o have_v make_v we_o and_o therefore_o we_o be_v his_o even_o his_o home-born_a servant_n who_o owe_v unto_o he_o our_o birth_n and_o be_v he_o preserve_v we_o and_o give_v unto_o we_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o enjoy_v and_o so_o we_o be_v his_o hire_a servant_n who_o owe_v unto_o he_o all_o love_n and_o duty_n for_o the_o rich_a wage_n of_o his_o bounteous_a benefit_n and_o final_o he_o have_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o mortal_a enemy_n by_o give_v for_o we_o not_o silver_n or_o gold_n or_o any_o corruptible_a 18._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 17_o 18._o thing_n but_o himself_o and_o his_o own_o precious_a blood_n as_o a_o price_n to_o satisfy_v his_o father_n justice_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o therefore_o we_o be_v no_o more_o our_o own_o but_o 20._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 20._o he_o by_o the_o law_n of_o redemption_n what_o then_o remain_v but_o that_o we_o yield_v unto_o our_o saviour_n his_o own_o right_n which_o he_o have_v so_o dear_o buy_v and_o see_v he_o have_v give_v a_o price_n for_o we_o which_o be_v of_o ten_o thousand_o yea_o infinite_a time_n more_o value_n than_o his_o purchase_n o_o let_v we_o not_o defraud_v he_o of_o his_o bargain_n but_o devote_v our_o body_n and_o soul_n whole_o to_o he_o that_o we_o may_v glorify_v he_o by_o our_o service_n and_o be_v sorry_a that_o we_o have_v no_o more_o to_o give_v unto_o he_o we_o owe_v ourselves_o unto_o he_o before_o by_o right_a of_o creation_n but_o by_o our_o sin_n rob_v he_o of_o his_o due_n by_o sell_v ourselves_o over_o to_o satan_n as_o his_o slave_n for_o the_o base_a hire_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o now_o he_o have_v again_o make_v we_o his_o own_o by_o give_v himself_o as_o the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o again_o deprive_v he_o of_o his_o right_n and_o defraud_v he_o of_o his_o service_n which_o if_o we_o ungrateful_o do_v there_o remain_v no_o further_a sacrifice_n 26._o heb._n 10._o 26._o for_o sin_n he_o have_v give_v himself_o for_o we_o and_o shall_v we_o think_v it_o too_o much_o to_o give_v ourselves_o to_o he_o he_o come_v not_o to_o be_v serve_v but_o to_o serve_v and_o to_o give_v 28._o mat._n 20._o 28._o his_o life_n a_o ransom_n for_o many_o and_o shall_v the_o servant_n detract_v his_o service_n when_o his_o lord_n and_o master_n his_o king_n and_o sovereign_n have_v abase_v himself_o to_o do_v service_n for_o he_o he_o have_v
tentation_n that_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o do_v we_o any_o hurt_n for_o whereas_o those_o who_o live_v in_o their_o sin_n and_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n do_v give_v unto_o he_o all_o advantage_n against_o they_o and_o by_o leave_v off_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n do_v lie_v open_a to_o his_o poisonous_a dart_n so_o as_o he_o may_v easy_o persuade_v they_o that_o they_o be_v subject_a to_o god_n wrath_n and_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n see_v they_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n that_o they_o be_v not_o ingraft_v into_o christ_n see_v they_o bring_v forth_o no_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o they_o be_v out_o of_o god_n favour_n see_v they_o have_v no_o care_n to_o please_v he_o by_o perform_v such_o duty_n as_o be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o final_o that_o they_o be_v not_o the_o child_n of_o god_n because_o they_o be_v nothing_o like_o he_o nor_o reform_v according_a to_o his_o image_n nor_o heir_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n see_v they_o have_v not_o purge_v themselves_o as_o it_o become_v those_o who_o have_v this_o hope_n contrariwise_o when_o we_o keep_v this_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n fast_o buckle_v unto_o we_o we_o may_v without_o danger_n repel_v all_o his_o fiery_a dart_n see_v we_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v in_o god_n favour_n while_o we_o labour_v in_o all_o thing_n to_o please_v he_o that_o we_o be_v in_o christ_n see_v without_o he_o we_o can_v do_v nothing_o that_o we_o be_v god_n child_n see_v we_o resemble_v he_o 5._o joh._n 15._o 5._o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o labour_n after_o perfection_n as_o he_o be_v perfect_a that_o we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n see_v we_o feel_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n effectual_a in_o we_o for_o the_o mortify_n and_o subdue_a of_o our_o corruption_n and_o final_o that_o maugre_o all_o the_o malice_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n we_o shall_v attain_v unto_o heavenly_a happiness_n see_v our_o merciful_a god_n have_v gracious_o promise_v that_o he_o will_v reward_v our_o temporary_a service_n with_o this_o inestimable_a and_o eternal_a wage_n and_o crown_v his_o own_o grace_n in_o we_o and_o the_o fruit_n which_o we_o have_v bring_v forth_o of_o they_o in_o the_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o endless_a joy_n and_o immortality_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o by_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o be_v prepare_v against_o the_o day_n of_o death_n the_o four_o benefit_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o thereby_o we_o be_v continual_o prepare_v against_o the_o day_n of_o death_n so_o that_o the_o manifold_a evil_n 27._o heb._n 9_o 27._o which_o accompany_v it_o can_v hurt_v we_o nor_o the_o dreadful_a terror_n thereof_o daunt_v and_o dismay_v us._n for_o howsoever_o it_o be_v appoint_v that_o all_o must_v die_v and_o this_o sentence_n like_o the_o law_n of_o the_o mede_n and_o persian_n be_v irrevocable_a yet_o to_o those_o that_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n the_o nature_n of_o death_n be_v quite_o change_v and_o the_o sting_n thereof_o take_v away_o for_o of_o the_o last_o and_o great_a evil_a it_o be_v make_v unto_o they_o a_o preparative_n to_o the_o chief_a good_a of_o a_o enemy_n it_o be_v become_v a_o friend_n of_o a_o sergeant_n to_o arrest_v we_o and_o imprison_v we_o in_o hell_n it_o be_v become_v a_o joyful_a messenger_n send_v of_o god_n to_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o all_o worldly_a misery_n and_o to_o bring_v we_o into_o the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o wise_a man_n say_v that_o howsoever_o 32._o pro._n 14._o 32._o the_o wicked_a be_v drive_v away_o in_o his_o wickedness_n yet_o the_o righteous_a have_v hope_n in_o his_o death_n and_o that_o riches_n profit_v not_o in_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n but_o righteousness_n deliver_v 4._o chap._n 11._o 4._o from_o death_n that_o be_v from_o the_o sting_n of_o death_n and_o all_o the_o evil_n that_o do_v accompany_v it_o and_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n pronounce_v they_o bless_v 13._o apoc._n 14._o 13._o that_o die_v in_o the_o lord_n for_o they_o rest_v from_o their_o labour_n and_o their_o work_n follow_v they_o namely_o that_o they_o may_v be_v crown_v with_o joy_n and_o immortality_n the_o which_o if_o it_o be_v well_o weigh_v may_v just_o not_o only_o free_v the_o faithful_a from_o the_o immoderate_a fear_n of_o death_n but_o also_o make_v it_o appear_v precious_a in_o their_o eye_n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o move_v they_o joan._n psal_n 116._o 15._o phil._n 1._o 21_o 23._o august_n in_o 1._o epist_n joan._n with_o the_o apostle_n to_o desire_v to_o be_v dissolve_v and_o to_o be_v with_o christ_n see_v that_o be_v best_a of_o all_o and_o as_o one_o say_v not_o to_o die_v patient_o but_o to_o live_v with_o patience_n and_o to_o die_v with_o joy_n for_o who_o rejoice_v not_o when_o after_o a_o wearisome_a pilgrimage_n he_o 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their_o riches_n but_o for_o they_o enjoy_v heavenly_a treasure_n be_v deprive_v of_o momentanie_n delight_n but_o that_o they_o may_v attain_v unto_o everlasting_a joy_n lose_v the_o comfort_n of_o all_o their_o friend_n but_o in_o lieu_n of_o it_o shall_v have_v the_o sweet_a society_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o angel_n yea_o the_o fruition_n of_o god_n himself_o and_o his_o christ_n and_o holy_a spirit_n who_o to_o enjoy_v be_v to_o be_v perfect_o happy_a yea_o but_o it_o be_v a_o grievous_a sight_n to_o behold_v our_o friend_n mourn_v for_o our_o departure_n but_o this_o be_v recompense_v with_o the_o hope_n of_o our_o happy_a meeting_n and_o the_o present_a joy_n of_o our_o heavenly_a entertainment_n by_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o friend_n that_o be_v go_v before_o us._n yea_o but_o death_n be_v a_o straight_a and_o painful_a passage_n but_o it_o bring_v we_o to_o a_o spacious_a and_o glorious_a palace_n in_o our_o body_n we_o be_v afflict_v with_o many_o grief_n of_o sickness_n but_o these_o be_v ease_v with_o the_o inward_a peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o comfort_n of_o the_o spirit_n we_o be_v in_o every_o part_n of_o our_o body_n rack_v with_o pain_n but_o they_o be_v only_o the_o throw_n that_o go_v before_o our_o heavenly_a birth_n whereby_o we_o be_v bear_v to_o everlasting_a and_o immortal_a glory_n our_o body_n must_v be_v bury_v and_o corrupt_a in_o the_o earth_n but_o be_v sow_v in_o corruption_n they_o shall_v arise_v incorruptible_a and_o our_o mortal_a shall_v 43_o 1._o cor._n 15._o 42_o 43_o put_v on_o immortality_n our_o weakness_n strength_n and_o our_o baseness_n glory_n final_o if_o live_v in_o god_n fear_n we_o die_v in_o his_o favour_n we_o may_v be_v strong_o arm_v against_o all_o the_o terror_n of_o death_n and_o expect_v it_o at_o all_o time_n with_o a_o joyful_a countenance_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o by_o lead_v of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o be_v assure_v to_o be_v free_v from_o judgement_n &_o condemnation_n last_o by_o lead_v of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v free_v from_o judgement_n and_o condemnation_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v for_o if_o we_o live_v here_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n our_o sin_n shall_v not_o come_v into_o judgement_n because_o they_o be_v already_o judge_v in_o christ_n who_o have_v satisfy_v god_n justice_n for_o they_o and_o pay_v our_o debt_n to_o the_o uttermost_a farthing_n if_o we_o have_v be_v careful_a here_o to_o play_v the_o good_a steward_n and_o daily_o keep_v our_o reckon_n straight_o receive_v our_o acquittance_n and_o discharge_n before_o we_o sleep_v seal_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n apply_v unto_o we_o by_o a_o lively_a and_o renew_a faith_n we_o shall_v have_v nothing_o to_o account_v for_o
sin_n whereby_o the_o conscience_n will_v be_v defile_v and_o so_o have_v nothing_o to_o lay_v to_o our_o charge_n or_o to_o accuse_v we_o of_o before_o god_n save_v humane_a frailty_n and_o infirmity_n for_o which_o we_o have_v as_o it_o be_v a_o pardon_n of_o course_n seal_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o conscience_n become_v peaceable_a and_o speak_v nothing_o but_o good_a and_o joyful_a thing_n unto_o we_o testify_v the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n our_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n and_o that_o we_o and_o our_o work_n be_v accept_v of_o he_o so_o that_o if_o with_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n we_o will_v serve_v the_o true_a melchisedech_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n he_o will_v be_v unto_o we_o not_o only_o a_o king_n 2._o heb._n 7._o 2._o of_o righteousness_n but_o also_o a_o king_n of_o peace_n for_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o to_o justify_v we_o he_o have_v at_o his_o departure_n leave_v this_o rich_a legacy_n to_o all_o his_o true_a disciple_n peace_n i_o leave_v with_o you_o may_v peace_n i_o give_v unto_o you_o the_o 33._o joh._n 14._o 27._o and_o 16._o 33._o which_o be_v not_o to_o be_v esteem_v a_o gift_n of_o small_a value_n see_v as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o it_o pass_v all_o understanding_n be_v one_o of_o those_o fruit_n wherein_o 7._o phil._n 4._o 7._o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o our_o everlasting_a happiness_n be_v begin_v in_o we_o in_o this_o life_n for_o as_o he_o say_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v not_o meat_n and_o drink_v but_o 27._o rom._n 14._o 27._o righteousness_n and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o which_o may_v effectual_o move_v we_o to_o all_o christian_a and_o holy_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v these_o first_o fruit_n of_o heavenly_a joy_n be_v incomparable_o of_o more_o value_n than_o a_o whole_a harvest_n of_o all_o earthly_a happiness_n even_o in_o their_o present_a worth_n as_o bring_v with_o they_o more_o sound_a comfort_n and_o contentment_n more_o durable_a and_o last_a joy_n and_o also_o because_o they_o be_v sure_a evidence_n and_o earnest-penny_n of_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n and_o full_a fruition_n of_o everlasting_a blessedness_n §._o sect._n 7_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n cause_v constancy_n and_o perseverance_n unto_o the_o end_n the_o five_o benefit_n which_o we_o shall_v receive_v by_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o if_o we_o once_o with_o a_o firm_a resolution_n &_o earnest_a endeavour_n set_v ourselves_o to_o serve_v &_o please_v god_n we_o shall_v continue_v in_o this_o estate_n notwithstanding_o our_o manifold_a infirmity_n and_o corruption_n which_o make_v we_o daily_o prone_a to_o fall_v into_o sin_n for_o they_o who_o be_v once_o receive_v into_o covenant_n with_o god_n have_v not_o only_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o their_o sin_n but_o also_o have_v the_o mean_n offer_v unto_o they_o yea_o wrought_v in_o they_o by_o god_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n whereby_o turn_v unto_o he_o from_o their_o sin_n and_o renew_v their_o faith_n which_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n in_o the_o assurance_n that_o they_o be_v all_o pardon_v in_o christ_n they_o may_v with_o peace_n and_o comfort_n proceed_v again_o in_o their_o course_n of_o godliness_n as_o if_o they_o have_v never_o fail_v in_o it_o nor_o go_v astray_o neither_o do_v the_o lord_n only_o as_o a_o gracious_a father_n provide_v fit_a nourishment_n for_o his_o child_n to_o preserve_v they_o in_o their_o health_n and_o strength_n but_o like_o a_o skilful_a and_o wise_a physician_n sovereign_a medicine_n to_o recover_v they_o when_o they_o be_v sick_a and_o weak_a and_o not_o only_o afford_v unto_o they_o mean_v to_o keep_v they_o whole_a and_o sound_a but_o the_o precious_a balm_n of_o gilead_n the_o blood_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n and_o the_o salve_n of_o all_o sore_n of_o sin_n unfeigned_a repentance_n to_o heal_v they_o when_o in_o the_o spiritual_a conflict_n they_o be_v hurt_v and_o wound_v the_o which_o he_o proud_v for_o they_o and_o as_o it_o be_v put_v it_o into_o their_o hand_n by_o his_o earnest_a exhortation_n o_o israel_n turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n for_o thou_o have_v fall_v by_o thy_o iniquity_n take_v 2._o hos_fw-la 14._o 1_o 2._o unto_o you_o word_n and_o turn_v to_o the_o lord_n say_v unto_o he_o take_v away_o all_o iniquity_n and_o receive_v we_o gracious_o and_o again_o as_o i_o live_v say_v the_o lord_n god_n i_o have_v 11._o ezek._n 33._o 11._o no_o pleasure_n in_o the_o death_n of_o the_o wicked_a but_o that_o the_o wicked_a turn_n from_o his_o way_n and_o live_v turn_v you_o turn_v you_o from_o your_o evil_a way_n for_o why_o will_v you_o die_v you_o house_n 6._o jer._n 8._o 5_o 6._o of_o israel_n yea_o he_o be_v displease_v with_o they_o and_o sharp_o reprove_v they_o if_o they_o neglect_v this_o medicine_n when_o he_o offer_v it_o unto_o they_o that_o they_o may_v be_v cure_v why_o be_v this_o people_n slide_v back_o by_o a_o perpetual_a backslide_n they_o hold_v 20._o jer._n 31._o 20._o fast_o deceit_n they_o refuse_v to_o return_v no_o man_n repent_v he_o of_o his_o wickedness_n say_v what_o have_v i_o do_v &_o c_o and_o if_o thus_o they_o be_v not_o move_v to_o return_v his_o bowel_n be_v trouble_v and_o yearn_v with_o compassion_n as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v and_o he_o be_v sorry_a that_o they_o sorrow_n not_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o weep_v over_o jerusalem_n because_o they_o will_v not_o make_v use_n 41._o luk._n 19_o 41._o of_o the_o acceptable_a day_n while_o it_o last_v that_o they_o may_v repent_v and_o so_o escape_v god_n imminent_a judgement_n yea_o he_o do_v not_o so_o leave_v they_o but_o effectual_o work_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o faithful_a and_o choose_a one_o this_o repentance_n 31._o act._n 5._o 31._o which_o he_o require_v for_o he_o give_v repentance_n to_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n 10._o ezek._n 36._o 26._o zach._n 12._o 10._o he_o take_v away_o their_o stony_a heart_n and_o give_v they_o heart_n of_o flesh_n he_o pour_v the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n upon_o the_o house_n of_o judah_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o bewail_v their_o sin_n the_o which_o may_v be_v unto_o we_o a_o singular_a encouragement_n in_o our_o christian_a course_n when_o as_o we_o be_v assure_v that_o notwithstanding_o our_o many_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n we_o shall_v not_o be_v cast_v off_o and_o though_o we_o have_v many_o foil_n and_o fall_n yet_o we_o shall_v not_o lie_v still_o and_o perish_v in_o our_o sin_n see_v the_o lord_n give_v unto_o all_o his_o that_o fear_n and_o serve_v he_o the_o grace_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n so_o as_o they_o rise_v again_o and_o recover_v their_o former_a estate_n of_o holiness_n and_o withal_o his_o wont_a grace_n and_o favour_n as_o though_o they_o have_v never_o sin_v and_o with_o it_o their_o wont_a peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n §._o sect._n 8_o of_o the_o benefit_n which_o a_o godly_a life_n bring_v at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n and_o these_o be_v the_o benefit_n which_o accompany_v a_o godly_a life_n while_o we_o continue_v in_o the_o world_n the_o benefit_n which_o it_o bring_v when_o by_o death_n we_o be_v to_o depart_v out_o of_o it_o be_v also_o great_a and_o inestimable_a for_o when_o all_o worldly_a blessing_n fail_v and_o like_o miserable_a comforter_n leave_v and_o forsake_v we_o when_o be_v in_o great_a agony_n and_o distress_n we_o stand_v in_o most_o need_n of_o help_n than_o the_o consolation_n which_o it_o bring_v do_v exceed_o cheer_v and_o refresh_v us._n for_o the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n which_o have_v rule_v and_o guide_v we_o throughout_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n do_v not_o leave_v and_o forsake_v we_o at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n but_o then_o especial_o do_v accompany_v and_o assist_v we_o and_o the_o more_o our_o affliction_n and_o grief_n abound_v the_o more_o it_o cause_v our_o consolation_n to_o abound_v also_o for_o it_o seal_v in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n the_o assurance_n of_o the_o pardon_n and_o remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o say_v unto_o we_o as_o sometime_o christ_n to_o the_o sick_a of_o the_o palsy_n son_n be_v of_o good_a comfort_n thy_o sin_n be_v 2._o matth._n 9_o 2._o forgive_v thou_o it_o incourage_v we_o against_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n by_o assure_v we_o that_o it_o have_v lose_v its_o sting_n and_o therefore_o though_o like_o a_o serpent_n it_o still_o hiss_v yet_o it_o be_v not_o able_a to_o do_v we_o any_o hurt_n it_o cause_v the_o beam_n of_o god_n love_n to_o shine_v clear_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o which_o they_o be_v so_o warm_v and_o cheer_v that_o the_o
be_v agreeable_a to_o god_n will_v and_o christ_n our_o advocate_n and_o master_n of_o request_n to_o prefer_v they_o unto_o god_n in_o our_o behalf_n not_o plead_v our_o desert_n but_o his_o own_o merit_n and_o his_o father_n promise_n but_o also_o this_o high_a court_n of_o request_n night_n and_o day_n open_a unto_o uâ—_n that_o in_o all_o our_o necessity_n we_o may_v make_v our_o suit_n and_o supplication_n know_v unto_o god_n with_o confidence_n and_o assurance_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v hear_v and_o grant_v §._o sect._n 2_o the_o seven_o main_a privilege_n be_v that_o god_n grant_v unto_o they_o the_o mean_n to_o build_v they_o up_o in_o grace_n unto_o salvation_n the_o seven_o privilege_n peculiar_a to_o the_o godly_a be_v that_o god_n grant_v unto_o they_o the_o mean_n to_o build_v they_o up_o in_o grace_n and_o to_o bring_v they_o to_o salvation_n with_o heart_n to_o use_v they_o and_o the_o inward_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o they_o become_v 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spirit_n and_o make_v they_o effectual_a for_o the_o enrich_n of_o their_o soul_n with_o all_o spiritual_a and_o sanctify_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a of_o their_o everlasting_a salvation_n and_o second_o the_o godly_a have_v this_o privilege_n more_o peculiar_a uâ—to_n themselves_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o private_a mean_n before_o speak_v of_o as_o watchfulness_n meditation_n examination_n of_o themselves_o private_a prayer_n and_o tâ—e_v rest_n see_v scarce_o any_o but_o they_o use_v they_o or_o if_o they_o do_v slight_o cold_o and_o to_o no_o purpose_n whereas_o god_n give_v they_o grace_n to_o use_v they_o aright_o and_o with_o a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o profit_n by_o they_o the_o which_o he_o also_o satisfi_v while_o by_o the_o inward_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n he_o make_v they_o powerful_a and_o effectual_a for_o their_o spiritual_a nourishment_n and_o the_o enrich_n of_o their_o soul_n with_o all_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n and_o this_o also_o may_v 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the_o violence_n of_o the_o tentation_n of_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o their_o own_o frailty_n and_o corruption_n they_o have_v many_o slip_n and_o fall_v yet_o they_o shall_v never_o fall_v away_o and_o though_o they_o err_v sometime_o out_o of_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n into_o the_o byway_n of_o sin_n yet_o they_o return_v into_o it_o again_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o redeem_v this_o lose_a time_n with_o more_o than_o ordinary_a diligence_n in_o god_n service_n so_o that_o though_o there_o may_v be_v and_o be_v some_o ill_a premise_n in_o their_o life_n which_o true_o fear_v god_n yet_o they_o always_o make_v a_o good_a conclusion_n though_o they_o have_v many_o rub_n in_o the_o â—beay_n yet_o at_o length_n they_o come_v safe_o to_o their_o journey_n end_n and_o though_o â—hey_n have_v many_o fault_n and_o fail_n in_o their_o life_n yet_o they_o be_v always_o bleâ—d_v in_o their_o death_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n mark_v the_o perfect_a 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be_v enable_v to_o stande_v â—st_z against_o all_o 12._o eph._n 6._o 10_o 12._o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n it_o be_v his_o power_n â—hereby_o we_o be_v 4._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 4._o keep_v through_o faith_n unto_o salvation_n and_o though_o we_o be_v able_a tâ—_n do_v nothing_o of_o ourselves_o yet_o we_o can_v with_o the_o apostle_n do_v all_o thing_n though_o the_o power_n 3_o col._n 3._o 3_o of_o christ_n which_o strengthen_v we_o neither_o be_v our_o spiritual_a lifâ—_n in_o our_o own_o custody_n but_o it_o be_v hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v it_o stand_v not_o upon_o the_o strength_n of_o our_o own_o free_a will_n but_o of_o god_n will_n and_o as_o our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o this_o be_v the_o father_n will_n that_o of_o â—ll_a which_o he_o have_v 39_o joh._n 6._o 39_o give_v he_o he_o shall_v not_o lose_v one_o but_o
the_o world_n use_v such_o spite_n and_o spleen_n towards_o the_o most_o outrageous_a offender_n that_o ever_o live_v as_o it_o do_v to_o the_o saint_n and_o servant_n of_o god_n for_o the_o truth_n sake_n for_o towards_o they_o oftentimes_o it_o quite_o blunt_v the_o point_n and_o edge_n of_o humane_a law_n and_o common_o moderate_v and_o mitigate_v the_o extreme_a rigour_n of_o they_o in_o their_o punishment_n but_o against_o the_o faithful_a it_o sharpen_v the_o point_n and_o edge_n where_o none_o be_v yea_o devise_v new_a law_n when_o the_o old_a restrain_v their_o malice_n and_o whereas_o they_o content_v themselves_o with_o those_o punishment_n which_o the_o law_n determine_v against_o the_o most_o notorious_a and_o heinous_a offender_n and_o when_o they_o be_v force_v for_o the_o safety_n and_o preservation_n of_o humane_a society_n to_o execute_v they_o they_o do_v it_o as_o the_o law_n require_v and_o oftentimes_o with_o some_o pity_n and_o compassion_n contrariwise_o when_o 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preserve_v and_o maintain_v observe_v and_o obey_v society_n can_v not_o subsist_v nor_o the_o safety_n and_o welfare_n of_o their_o own_o estate_n be_v otherwise_o uphold_v whereas_o contrariwise_o it_o malign_v and_o hate_v even_o the_o very_a person_n of_o the_o godly_a as_o be_v the_o member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n only_o for_o their_o profession_n of_o religion_n and_o practice_n of_o holy_a duty_n and_o in_o these_o respect_n can_v never_o sufficient_o disgorge_v its_o malice_n against_o they_o §._o sect._n 2_o that_o it_o have_v always_o be_v the_o lot_n of_o the_o godly_a to_o be_v persecute_v in_o the_o world_n now_o the_o mean_n to_o remove_v the_o former_a impediment_n be_v manifold_a the_o first_o be_v to_o consider_v that_o it_o have_v always_o from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n be_v the_o lot_n of_o god_n child_n to_o be_v persecute_v of_o the_o wicked_a in_o which_o regard_n it_o be_v unto_o we_o a_o notable_a and_o comfortable_a evidence_n that_o we_o love_v god_n and_o be_v belove_v of_o he_o when_o the_o wicked_a world_n malign_v and_o pursue_v we_o with_o all_o rage_n and_o cruelty_n for_o righteousness_n sake_n for_o thus_o cain_n persecute_v abel_n because_o his_o service_n be_v accept_v of_o god_n thus_o pharaoh_n and_o the_o egyptian_n rage_v against_o the_o israelite_n when_o they_o do_v but_o make_v mention_n of_o go_v into_o the_o wilderness_n to_o offer_v sacrifice_n thus_o the_o wicked_a king_n and_o more_o wicked_a priest_n persecute_a god_n true_a prophet_n the_o scribe_n and_o pharise_n the_o apostle_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o idolatrous_a emperor_n the_o christian_n of_o the_o primitive_a church_n and_o the_o limb_n of_o antichrist_n the_o holy_a martyr_n because_o they_o profess_v god_n true_a religion_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o their_o holy_a practice_n more_o particular_o david_n often_o profess_v that_o he_o be_v malign_v by_o his_o wicked_a enemy_n without_o cause_n only_o because_o he_o do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o seek_v in_o all_o his_o course_n to_o be_v approve_v of_o god_n and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n in_o many_o etc._n 2._o cor._n 11._o 23_o 24_o etc._n etc._n word_n set_v down_o the_o grievous_a persecution_n which_o he_o often_o suffer_v at_o their_o hand_n who_o be_v enemy_n to_o god_n truth_n but_o as_o these_o holy_a saint_n of_o god_n be_v not_o by_o all_o these_o persecution_n discourage_v in_o their_o course_n of_o godliness_n but_o the_o more_o boysterous_o the_o storm_n of_o malicious_a rage_n blow_v against_o they_o the_o more_o firm_o and_o constant_o they_o hold_v the_o cloak_n of_o their_o christian_a profession_n and_o holy_a practice_n according_a to_o that_o of_o david_n many_o be_v my_o persecutor_n and_o my_o enemy_n yet_o do_v i_o not_o decline_v from_o 157._o psal_n 119._o 157._o thy_o testimony_n so_o must_v we_o do_v in_o this_o case_n follow_v their_o good_a example_n if_o we_o will_v have_v any_o comfortable_a assurance_n that_o god_n will_v think_v we_o worthy_a to_o be_v rank_v in_o this_o number_n and_o this_o argument_n take_v from_o these_o example_n our_o saviour_n use_v to_o arm_v his_o disciple_n against_o this_o discouragement_n rejoice_v say_v he_o and_o be_v exceed_o glad_a see_v your_o reward_n be_v great_a in_o 12._o mat._n 5._o 12._o heaven_n for_o so_o persecute_v they_o the_o prophet_n which_o be_v before_o you_o yea_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o have_v begin_v to_o we_o that_o we_o may_v not_o fear_v to_o pledge_v he_o and_o have_v drink_v the_o deep_a draught_n in_o this_o bitter_a cup_n of_o worldly_a persecution_n for_o what_o mischief_n can_v hell_n itself_o raise_v up_o out_o of_o her_o infernal_a bowel_n what_o cruel_a rage_n and_o exquisite_a vexation_n and_o torment_n can_v malicious_a wit_n devise_v which_o be_v not_o inflict_v upon_o this_o innocent_a lamb_n the_o lord_n our_o righteousness_n now_o what_o can_v be_v a_o more_o effectual_a reason_n to_o move_v we_o with_o all_o patience_n and_o cheerfulness_n to_o endure_v the_o great_a extremity_n for_o christ_n sake_n then_o to_o remember_v what_o grievous_a torment_n he_o have_v suffer_v for_o we_o who_o be_v stranger_n and_o enemy_n unto_o god_n and_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o other_o for_o if_o our_o great_a and_o glorious_a general_n and_o sovereign_a king_n have_v thus_o expose_v himself_o to_o the_o extreme_a danger_n and_o thrust_v himself_o into_o the_o thick_a crowd_n of_o enemy_n where_o he_o have_v receive_v grisly_a and_o mortal_a wound_n that_o he_o may_v rescue_v and_o recover_v we_o who_o be_v take_v captive_a by_o they_o and_o set_v we_o at_o liberty_n how_o valiant_o shall_v we_o fight_v his_o battle_n even_o unto_o blood_n against_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n especial_o consider_v that_o he_o look_v upon_o we_o incourage_v we_o to_o the_o fight_n support_v and_o strengthen_v we_o with_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n defend_v and_o succour_v we_o when_o 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fatherly_a love_n and_o seal_v i_o up_o unto_o the_o day_n of_o my_o redemption_n but_o also_o the_o spirit_n of_o sanctification_n mortify_v in_o i_o all_o my_o sinful_a corruption_n by_o apply_v unto_o i_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o quicken_a i_o in_o the_o inner_a man_n unto_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n by_o the_o power_n and_o efficacy_n of_o his_o resurrection_n let_v i_o put_v off_o concern_v the_o former_a conversation_n the_o old_a man_n which_o be_v corrupt_a according_a to_o the_o deceitful_a lust_n and_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o my_o mind_n let_v i_o put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n which_o after_o thy_o own_o glorious_a image_n be_v create_v in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n let_v i_o continual_o keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n over_o myself_o that_o i_o be_v not_o again_o entangle_v in_o the_o snare_n of_o the_o devil_n nor_o circumvent_v and_o mislead_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o my_o corrupt_a flesh_n but_o be_v 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a_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n begin_v and_o work_v in_o i_o all_o spiritual_a gift_n and_o save_a grace_n which_o yet_o be_v want_v and_o daily_o increase_v and_o confirm_v those_o that_o be_v begin_v and_o let_v i_o daily_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o they_o all_o throughout_o my_o whole_a life_n and_o conversation_n in_o new_a obedience_n labour_v to_o perform_v unto_o thou_o faithful_a service_n in_o all_o my_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n let_v i_o delight_n in_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n and_o perform_v all_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n with_o all_o cheerfulness_n and_o inward_a joy_n let_v i_o daily_o seek_v thy_o face_n and_o favour_n above_o all_o
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jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n be_v ascribe_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n power_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o child_n o_o almighty_a god_n and_o my_o most_o gracious_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n i_o humble_o confess_v that_o i_o be_o a_o most_o wretched_a sinner_n and_o altogether_o unworthy_a to_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n for_o i_o be_v not_o only_o conceive_v and_o bear_v in_o sin_n and_o corruption_n whereby_o thy_o glorious_a image_n be_v deface_v in_o i_o but_o i_o have_v add_v thereunto_o many_o actual_a sin_n by_o break_v thy_o commandment_n in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n whereby_o i_o have_v deserve_v thy_o just_a anger_n in_o this_o life_n and_o eternal_a death_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v but_o see_v thou_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o receive_v i_o into_o thy_o covenant_n of_o thy_o free_a mercy_n give_v i_o the_o sign_n thereof_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n and_o have_v send_v thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n to_o die_v for_o and_o by_o his_o death_n to_o redeem_v the_o young_a as_o well_o as_o the_o old_a i_o beseech_v thou_o for_o his_o sake_n to_o pardon_v all_o my_o sin_n and_o to_o wash_v they_o all_o away_o in_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n to_o receive_v i_o into_o thy_o love_n and_o favour_n and_o to_o make_v i_o thy_o own_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n give_v i_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o sanctify_v rule_n and_o govern_v i_o that_o according_a to_o my_o age_n and_o small_a ability_n i_o may_v labour_v to_o serve_v thou_o make_v i_o daily_o to_o increase_v in_o grace_n as_o i_o increase_v in_o year_n inlighten_v my_o mind_n with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thou_o and_o my_o saviour_n christ_n and_o his_o truth_n sow_n in_o i_o the_o seed_n of_o faith_n and_o let_v it_o show_v itself_o assoon_o as_o i_o be_o capable_a thereof_o in_o repentance_n and_o true_a obedience_n make_v i_o love_v dutiful_a and_o awful_a to_o my_o parent_n and_o governor_n and_o let_v i_o learn_v by_o obey_v they_o in_o my_o tender_a youth_n to_o obey_v thou_o in_o my_o ripe_a age_n give_v i_o grace_n to_o hearken_v to_o their_o good_a admonition_n and_o instruction_n and_o to_o profit_n and_o amend_v by_o their_o reproof_n and_o chastisement_n make_v i_o humble_a courteous_a and_o meek_a modest_a and_o sober_a diligent_a to_o please_v in_o all_o good_a thing_n and_o virtuous_a in_o my_o whole_a course_n of_o life_n that_o so_o i_o may_v increase_v in_o favour_n with_o thou_o and_o all_o good_a man_n and_o as_o i_o beg_v these_o benefit_n at_o thy_o hand_n so_o i_o yield_v unto_o thou_o all_o humble_a and_o hearty_a thanks_n and_o praise_n for_o all_o benefit_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a vouchsafe_v unto_o i_o and_o namely_o for_o that_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o to_o give_v i_o quiet_a rest_n and_o sleep_v this_o night_n past_a and_o have_v safe_o preserve_v i_o from_o all_o peril_n 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