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we_o rather_o utter_o trample_v this_o fear_n of_o our_o unworthiness_n under_o fâ—et_n because_o it_o will_v not_o only_o rob_v we_o of_o our_o good_a but_o also_o christ_n of_o his_o glory_n the_o three_o remedy_n against_o fear_n of_o apply_v to_o ourselves_o so_o great_a glory_n of_o free_a justification_n be_v to_o remember_v 33._o the_o three_o remedy_n against_o the_o fear_n of_o apple_v so_o great_a gâ—oâ—yâ—o_o 〈◊〉_d â—â—lves_n be_v matth._n 6._o 33._o how_o high_o it_o please_v god_n and_o how_o precious_a he_o count_v such_o apply_v of_o his_o benefit_n by_o faith_n god_n reward_v the_o same_o with_o all_o blessing_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a according_a to_o that_o say_n of_o christ_n matt._n 6._o 33._o seek_v you_o first_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o his_o righteousness_n whereof_o paul_n speak_v say_v that_o i_o may_v not_o be_v find_v in_o my_o own_o righteousness_n which_o be_v after_o the_o law_n but_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o god_n through_o faith_n and_o then_o say_v christ_n all_o other_o thing_n shall_v be_v cast_v upon_o you_o but_o because_o we_o shall_v speak_v further_o hereof_o when_o we_o come_v to_o the_o effect_n of_o justification_n i_o will_v only_o repeat_v for_o fear_n so_o precious_a a_o say_n worthy_a ever_o to_o be_v remember_v shall_v be_v so_o soon_o forget_v that_o exhortation_n before_o mention_v namely_o cast_v away_o the_o rag_n of_o thy_o own_o righteousness_n philip._n 3_o 8_o 9_o and_o if_o 9_o philâ—_n 8._o 9_o over_o thou_o will_v get_v the_o blessing_n wrap_v thyself_o in_o this_o garment_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o thy_o elder_a brother_n christ_n and_o when_o thy_o father_n shall_v savour_v the_o smell_n of_o thy_o garment_n he_o shall_v bless_v thou_o and_o say_v behold_v the_o smell_n of_o my_o son_n be_v as_o the_o smell_n of_o a_o field_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v bless_v fear_v not_o to_o be_v complete_a in_o he_o this_o long_a white_a robe_n need_v no_o inch_v no_o ceke_n no_o patch_v say_v with_o the_o holy_a martyr_n and_o live_v and_o die_v with_o it_o in_o thy_o mouth_n only_o christ_n only_a christ_n the_o reason_n whereof_o be_v plain_o express_v by_o s._n paul_n say_v that_o they_o that_o be_v of_o faith_n be_v bless_v with_o faithful_a abraham_n but_o as_o many_o as_o be_v of_o work_n be_v under_o the_o curse_n gal._n 3._o 9_o 10._o upon_o which_o word_n the_o exposition_n 10._o gal._n 3._o 9_o 10._o of_o luther_n be_v worthy_a to_o be_v adjoin_v and_o ever_o to_o be_v remember_v say_v thus_o we_o must_v separate_v the_o believe_a abraham_n from_o the_o work_a abraham_n as_o far_o a_o sunder_o as_o there_o be_v distance_n betwixt_o heaven_n and_o earth_n a_o man_n believe_v in_o christ_n be_v altogether_o a_o divine_a person_n the_o child_n of_o god_n the_o inberitor_n of_o the_o world_n a_o conqueror_n of_o sin_n death_n the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n therefore_o he_o can_v be_v praise_v and_o magnify_v enough_o let_v we_o not_o suffer_v this_o faithful_a abraham_n to_o lie_v hide_v in_o his_o grave_n as_o he_o be_v hide_v from_o the_o jew_n but_o let_v we_o high_o extol_v and_o magnify_v and_o let_v we_o fill_v both_o heaven_n and_o earth_n with_o his_o name_n so_o that_o in_o respect_n of_o this_o faithful_a abraham_n we_o see_v nothing_o at_o all_o in_o the_o work_a abraham_n for_o when_o we_o speak_v of_o this_o faithful_a abraham_n we_o be_v in_o heaven_n but_o afterward_o do_v those_o thing_n which_o the_o work_a abraham_n do_v which_o be_v in_o comparison_n fleshly_a and_o earthly_a rom._n 4._o 1._o we_o be_v among_o man_n in_o earth_n the_o believe_v 1._o rom._n 4._o 1._o abraham_n therefore_o fill_v heaven_n and_o earth_n so_o every_o christian_n through_o his_o faith_n fill_v heaven_n and_o earth_n heaven_n with_o his_o faith_n and_o earth_n with_o his_o work_n and_o thus_o much_o for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o faith_n chap._n xiiii_o of_o the_o utility_n and_o majesty_n of_o free_a justification_n thus_o have_v speak_v of_o the_o nature_n and_o part_n of_o free_a justification_n and_o strengthen_v faith_n in_o the_o same_o now_o it_o remain_v that_o i_o show_v unto_o the_o possessor_n of_o it_o what_o a_o inestimable_a jewel_n they_o have_v of_o the_o same_o in_o show_v the_o exceed_a utility_n and_o majesty_n of_o it_o which_o although_o i_o confess_v it_o pass_v the_o ability_n either_o of_o man_n or_o angel_n to_o express_v according_a to_o the_o worth_n and_o excellency_n thereof_o because_o i_o acknowledge_v the_o say_n of_o luther_n upon_o paul_n reprove_v of_o peter_n to_o his_o face_n before_o the_o congregation_n to_o be_v most_o true_a that_o such_o and_o so_o great_a be_v the_o utility_n and_o majesty_n of_o free_a justification_n that_o whosoever_o right_o esteem_v the_o same_o to_o he_o all_o other_o thing_n shall_v seem_v but_o vile_a and_o nothing_o worth_a for_o say_v he_o what_o be_v peter_n what_o be_v paul_n what_o be_v a_o angel_n from_o heaven_n what_o be_v all_o creature_n to_o the_o article_n of_o justification_n which_o if_o we_o know_v and_o so_o esteem_v then_o be_v we_o in_o the_o clear_a light_n but_o if_o we_o be_v ignorant_a thereof_o and_o so_o light_o regard_v it_o then_o be_v we_o in_o most_o miserable_a darkness_n yet_o notwithstanding_o i_o hold_v it_o necessary_a a_o little_a to_o point_v at_o this_o excellent_a utility_n and_o majesty_n of_o free_a justification_n and_o leave_v the_o full_a handle_n thereof_o to_o other_o of_o great_a gift_n than_o myself_o and_o will_v only_o touch_v six_o fruit_n justification_n six_o effect_n of_o free_a justification_n and_o effect_n which_o the_o more_o any_o look_n into_o mark_v but_o the_o nature_n truth_n and_o excellency_n of_o they_o the_o more_o they_o shall_v see_v the_o utility_n and_o majesty_n of_o free_a justification_n to_o be_v
2_o part_n before_o god_n be_v the_o strong_a rock_n and_o foundation_n of_o christian_a religion_n upon_o this_o foundation_n of_o god_n free_a promise_n and_o luther_n act_n and_o monument_n in_o the_o history_n of_o luther_n grace_n first_o build_v the_o patriarch_n king_n and_o prophet_n upon_o the_o same_o foundation_n also_o christ_n the_o lord_n build_v his_o church_n upon_o the_o which_o foundation_n the_o apostle_n likewise_o build_v the_o church_n apostolical_a and_o catholical_a for_o this_o doctrine_n advance_v and_o set_v forth_o the_o paâ—t_n hon_fw-fr ilâ—e_n of_o iâ—stification_n 2_o paâ—t_n true_a glory_n of_o christ_n and_o suppress_v the_o vain_a glory_n of_o man_n this_o whosoever_o deny_v be_v not_o to_o be_v repute_v for_o a_o christian_a man_n nor_o for_o a_o setter_n forth_o of_o christ_n glory_n but_o for_o a_o adversary_n to_o christ_n and_o his_o gospel_n yea_o herein_o lie_v the_o touchstone_n of_o all_o truth_n and_o luther_n act_n and_o moâ—â—â—mâ—nts_n in_o the_o history_n of_o luther_n doctrine_n as_o the_o only_a principal_a original_n of_o our_o salvation_n yea_o this_o doctrine_n br_v with_o it_o all_o good_a thing_n as_o well_o ghostly_a as_o bodily_a namely_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n 6._o luther_n upon_o the_o galathian_o chap._n 1._o ver_fw-la 6._o true_a righteousness_n peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o everlasting_a life_n moreover_o it_o bring_v light_a and_o sound_a judgement_n of_o all_o kind_n of_o doctrine_n and_o trade_n of_o life_n it_o approve_v and_o stablish_v civil_a government_n household_n government_n and_o all_o kind_n of_o life_n that_o be_v ordain_v and_o appoint_v of_o god_n it_o root_v up_o all_o doctrine_n of_o error_n sedition_n confusion_n and_o such_o like_a and_o it_o put_v away_o the_o fear_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n and_o to_o be_v short_a it_o discover_v all_o the_o subtle_a sleight_n and_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o open_v the_o benefit_n and_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o in_o christ_n and_o to_o conclude_v this_o point_n by_o the_o preach_n of_o 1._o luther_n upon_o the_o galathian_o chap._n 1._o ver_fw-la 1._o this_o doctrine_n the_o devil_n be_v overthrow_v his_o kingdom_n be_v destroy_v the_o law_n sin_n and_o death_n wherewith_o as_o most_o mighty_a and_o invincible_a tyrant_n he_o have_v bring_v all_o mankind_n in_o subjection_n under_o his_o dominion_n be_v wrest_v out_o of_o his_o hand_n brief_o his_o prisoner_n be_v translate_v out_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o darkness_n into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o light_n and_o liberty_n shall_v the_o devil_n suffer_v all_o this_o shall_v not_o the_o father_n of_o lie_n employ_v all_o his_o force_n and_o subtle_a policy_n to_o darken_v to_o corrupt_v and_o utter_o root_v out_o this_o doctrine_n of_o salvation_n and_o everlasting_a life_n indeed_o s._n paul_n complain_v in_o all_o his_o epistle_n that_o even_o in_o his_o day_n the_o devil_n show_v himself_o a_o cunning_a workman_n in_o his_o business_n by_o darken_v and_o hinder_v this_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n now_o for_o use_n let_v this_o suffice_v in_o this_o place_n to_o stir_v up_o god_n child_n by_o these_o and_o the_o like_a reason_n to_o fortify_v their_o judgement_n in_o this_o main_a point_n of_o christian_a faith_n the_o article_n of_o justification_n be_v the_o very_a sum_n of_o the_o gospel_n that_o once_o corrupt_v there_o can_v be_v no_o soundness_n that_o true_o and_o thorough_o understand_v and_o believe_v and_o apply_v arm_n against_o all_o assault_n of_o satan_n and_o let_v we_o be_v exhort_v as_o to_o edify_v ourselves_o in_o all_o other_o point_n of_o our_o most_o holy_a faith_n so_o special_o in_o this_o which_o who_o so_o hold_v not_o aright_o sure_o he_o hold_v not_o the_o head_n nor_o ever_o can_v be_v save_v thus_o we_o see_v the_o necessity_n of_o earnest_a teach_n and_o diligent_a learning_n of_o this_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n let_v we_o now_o proceed_v to_o show_v the_o nature_n of_o it_o and_o what_o it_o be_v chap._n 11._o of_o the_o nature_n of_o justification_n what_o it_o be_v who_o be_v capable_a of_o the_o same_o and_o how_o it_o be_v wrought_v upon_o we_o justification_n be_v when_o we_o feel_v what_o lose_v creature_n we_o be_v in_o our_o own_o self_n and_o in_o all_o our_o work_n and_o holy_a walking_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o sigh_v up_o unto_o christ_n for_o help_v be_v by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n imputation_n so_o clothe_v with_o the_o wedding_n garment_n of_o christ_n own_o perfect_a righteousness_n that_o of_o unjust_a we_o be_v make_v just_a before_o god_n that_o be_v all_o our_o sin_n be_v utter_o abolish_v out_o of_o god_n sight_n and_o we_o be_v make_v from_o all_o spot_n of_o sin_n perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n free_o and_o this_o be_v god_n pardon_n or_o forgiveness_n which_o few_o understand_v great_a above_o man_n and_o glorious_a and_o wonderful_a like_a god_n himself_o act_v 13._o 38_o 39_o 40._o the_o joyful_a faith_n 40._o act_n 13._o 38_o 39_o 40._o whereof_o sanctifi_v we_o and_o make_v we_o to_o do_v the_o duty_n of_o our_o vocation_n faithful_o and_o to_o walk_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o the_o spiritual_a meaning_n of_o all_o god_n ten_o commandment_n zealous_o tit._n 2._o 14._o 14._o tit._n 2._o 14._o in_o this_o description_n of_o free_a justification_n first_o be_v describe_v the_o person_n who_o they_o be_v that_o be_v capable_a of_o this_o benefit_n namely_o such_o as_o true_o feel_v what_o lose_a creature_n they_o be_v in_o themselves_o and_o in_o all_o their_o work_n this_o be_v all_o the_o preparative_n condition_n that_o god_n require_v on_o our_o part_n to_o this_o high_a and_o heavenly_a work_n for_o hereby_o be_v a_o man_n true_o humble_v in_o himself_o of_o who_o god_n speak_v say_v thus_o say_v he_o that_o be_v high_a and_o excellent_a he_o that_o inhabit_v the_o eternity_n who_o name_n be_v the_o holy_a one_o i_o dwell_v with_o he_o that_o be_v of_o a_o humble_a and_o contrite_a spirit_n to_o revive_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o humble_a and_o to_o give_v life_n to_o they_o that_o be_v of_o a_o contrite_a heart_n esay_n 57_o 15._o 15._o esay_n 57_o 15._o for_o christ_n come_v to_o seek_v and_o save_v that_o which_o be_v lose_v luke_n 19_o 10._o 10._o luke_n 19_o 10._o second_o be_v express_v the_o cause_n of_o this_o lose_a state_n namely_o their_o sin_n for_o siane_fw-la only_a and_o nothing_o but_o sin_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o our_o misery_n this_o be_v the_o true_a plague-sore_n of_o the_o soul_n this_o be_v the_o deadly_a leprosy_n of_o hell_n of_o this_o speak_v david_n when_o he_o say_v there_o be_v no_o whole_a part_n in_o i_o by_o reason_n of_o my_o sin_n psal_n 38._o 38._o psal_n 38._o three_o we_o must_v not_o have_v only_o a_o glimmer_a knowledge_n of_o this_o by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n as_o the_o gentile_n that_o have_v not_o the_o word_n who_o live_v in_o unrighteousness_n wickedness_n covetousness_n maliciousness_n envy_n murder_n debate_n deceit_n and_o such_o like_a do_v yet_o know_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n that_o they_o that_o commit_v such_o thing_n be_v worthy_a of_o death_n rom._n 1._o 30._o but_o this_o 30._o rom._n 1._o 30._o light_n of_o nature_n must_v by_o the_o word_n give_v by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n reveal_v our_o reveal_v our_o misery_n more_o full_o be_v so_o 147._o psal_n 147._o increase_v that_o the_o terror_n of_o the_o almighty_a do_v work_n in_o our_o heart_n a_o true_a and_o thorough_a feel_n of_o our_o lose_a condition_n which_o be_v bring_v to_o pass_v by_o mark_v out_o of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n three_o main_a thing_n reveal_v in_o the_o same_o concern_v sin_n first_o the_o infinite_a horriblenesse_n of_o the_o least_o sin_n sin_n three_o nâ—aine_a tâ—iâ—gs_n reâ—ealâ—d_a cen_n earn_v sin_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n there_o be_v no_o sin_n little_a before_o god_n for_o god_n will_v not_o in_o the_o equity_n of_o his_o justice_n pronounce_v such_o infinite_a punishment_n as_o his_o everlasting_a curse_n and_o endless_a torment_n upon_o the_o least_o sin_n galat._n 3._o 10._o if_o the_o least_o sin_n be_v not_o a_o infinite_a 10._o galat_n 3_o 10._o horrible_a thing_n in_o his_o sight_n and_o why_o because_o all_o sin_n be_v the_o image_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o spiritual_a high_a treason_n against_o the_o high_a spiritual_a majesty_n and_o so_o be_v horrible_a before_o the_o law_n be_v give_v but_o after_o that_o god_n himself_o appear_v in_o such_o fearful_a majesty_n and_o give_v a_o law_n forbid_v the_o least_o sin_n in_o such_o terrible_a thunder_a and_o lighten_v now_o be_v the_o least_o sin_n become_v double_a horrible_a because_o now_o the_o do_v of_o the_o least_o sin_n be_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o law_n forbid_v it_o in_o such_o terrible_a majesty_n first_o a_o
tiding_n of_o good_a thing_n but_o if_o we_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o some_o fail_v too_o dangerous_o 2._o the_o main_a difference_n between_o law_n &_o gospel_n luth._o in_o galat._n 3._o 2._o herein_o do_v not_o wise_o discern_v and_o heedful_o distinguish_v between_o such_o voice_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o gospel_n especial_o in_o this_o essential_a difference_n that_o the_o law_n only_o teach_v what_o we_o ought_v to_o do_v but_o the_o gospel_n teach_v what_o we_o ought_v to_o receive_v therefore_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n be_v two_o contrary_a doctrine_n for_o moses_n with_o his_o law_n be_v a_o severe_a exactor_n require_v of_o we_o by_o fear_n and_o hope_v of_o reward_n what_o we_o shall_v work_v and_o that_o we_o shall_v give_v brief_o it_o require_v by_o precept_n and_o exact_v by_o threaten_n contrariwise_o the_o gospel_n give_v free_o and_o require_v of_o we_o nothing_o else_o but_o to_o hold_v out_o our_o hand_n and_o to_o take_v that_o which_o be_v offer_v now_o to_o exact_v and_o to_o give_v to_o take_v and_o to_o offer_v be_v clean_o contrary_a and_o can_v stand_v together_o because_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o gospel_n stand_v only_o in_o free_o receive_v good_a thing_n of_o god_n 12._o lâ—â—_n in_o galat._n 3._o 12._o to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n contrariwise_o the_o law_n and_o work_n consist_v in_o exact_v with_o threat_n in_o do_v by_o work_n and_o in_o give_v to_o god_n but_o faith_n and_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o gospel_n require_v no_o work_n of_o we_o or_o that_o we_o shall_v yield_v and_o give_v any_o thing_n unto_o god_n but_o that_o we_o believe_v the_o promise_n of_o god_n shall_v receive_v of_o he_o as_o abel_n offer_v his_o sacrifice_n give_v unto_o god_n but_o he_o believe_v receive_v of_o god_n whereupon_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o law_n exact_v and_o constrain_v man_n to_o holy_a walk_n by_o fear_n of_o punishment_n and_o hope_v of_o reward_n and_o make_v hypocrite_n but_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o gospel_n constrain_v to_o holy_a walk_v by_o love_n and_o make_v true_a christian_n and_o if_o this_o difference_n be_v not_o mark_v in_o read_v the_o scripture_n and_o distinct_o apply_v to_o due_a person_n in_o preach_v the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n be_v mix_v and_o confound_v together_o and_o so_o neither_o true_a law_n preach_v nor_o true_a gospel_n but_o a_o hotchpotch_n of_o both_o to_o the_o mar_n of_o both_o just_o like_o the_o mingle_n and_o mix_v together_o of_o water_n and_o wine_n which_o make_v flash_n matter_n of_o both_o and_o be_v reject_v of_o god_n esay_n 1._o 22._o and_o therefore_o most_o worthy_a 22._o esay_n 1._o 22._o of_o often_o read_v and_o faithful_a remembrance_n for_o the_o avoid_n of_o divers_a inconvenience_n be_v that_o treatise_n in_o the_o book_n of_o martyr_n unite_v by_o english_a professor_n to_o scottish_a patrick_n place_n concern_v the_o true_a discern_a right_o distinguish_v and_o fit_a apply_v of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n to_o the_o quite_o overthrow_v of_o popery_n plain_o show_v that_o as_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n be_v join_v together_o in_o both_o the_o testament_n as_o well_o in_o the_o new_a as_o in_o the_o old_a so_o they_o ought_v in_o a_o mix_a congregation_n to_o be_v join_v together_o in_o preach_v but_o yet_o distinguish_v to_o divers_a person_n apply_v the_o law_n to_o who_o the_o law_n belong_v and_o apply_v the_o gospel_n to_o who_o the_o gospel_n belong_v and_o so_o to_o divide_v the_o place_n act_n and_o monument_n upon_o patrick_n place_n word_n of_o god_n aright_o but_o because_o common_o the_o great_a multitude_n do_v lie_v under_o the_o law_n therefore_o do_v christ_n and_o the_o apostle_n as_o it_o be_v there_o say_v much_o and_o often_o supply_v the_o part_n of_o moses_n and_o as_o christ_n himself_o until_o his_o death_n be_v under_o the_o law_n which_o law_n he_o come_v not_o to_o break_v but_o to_o fulfil_v so_o his_o sâ—rmons_n for_o the_o most_o part_n run_v all_o upon_o the_o perfect_a doctrine_n and_o work_n of_o the_o law_n show_v and_o teach_v what_o we_o ought_v to_o do_v by_o the_o right_a law_n of_o justice_n and_o what_o danger_n ensue_v in_o not_o perform_v the_o same_o all_o which_o place_n though_o they_o be_v contain_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n yet_o be_v they_o to_o be_v refer_v to_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o law_n as_o for_o example_n where_o christ_n thus_o preach_v bless_a be_v they_o that_o be_v pure_a in_o heart_n for_o they_o shall_v see_v god_n etc._n etc._n mat._n 5._o again_o 3._o math._n 5._o 3._o except_o you_o become_v as_o little_a child_n you_o shall_v not_o enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n mat._n 18._o item_n not_o 4._o math._n 18._o 4._o every_o one_o that_o say_v lord_n lord_n but_o he_o that_o do_v the_o will_n of_o my_o father_n shall_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n mat._n 21._o math._n 7._o 21._o 7._o item_n the_o parable_n of_o the_o unkind_a servant_n just_o cast_v into_o prison_n for_o not_o forgive_a his_o fellow_n servant_n mat._n 18._o the_o cast_n of_o the_o rich_a glutton_n into_o hell_n fire_n 18._o math._n 18._o luke_n 16._o item_n he_o that_o deni_v i_o before_o mea_fw-la i_o will_v 23._o luke_n 16._o 23._o deny_v he_o before_o my_o father_n luke_n 12._o these_o with_o many_o 9_o luke_n 12._o 9_o other_o such_o like_a place_n reveal_v sin_n and_o threaten_a punishment_n do_v i_o say_v pertain_v to_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o law_n so_o then_o to_o know_v when_o the_o law_n speak_v and_o when_o the_o gospel_n speak_v and_o skilful_o to_o discern_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o one_o from_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o other_o that_o neither_o preacher_n nor_o hearer_n take_v the_o law_n for_o the_o gospel_n nor_o the_o gospel_n for_o the_o law_n this_o rule_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v that_o when_o there_o be_v any_o moral_a work_n command_v to_o be_v do_v upon_o pain_n of_o punishment_n or_o upon_o 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that_o great_a and_o glorious_a thing_n be_v speak_v of_o thou_o thou_o city_n of_o god_n psal_n 87._o 3._o 3._o psal_n 87._o 3._o but_o yet_o both_o christ_n and_o these_o glorious_a thing_n be_v veil_v yea_o and_o great_o obscure_v and_o darken_v but_o how_o or_o with_o what_o veil_n even_o with_o the_o bondage_n terror_n and_o legal_a government_n not_o only_o of_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n as_o the_o papist_n hold_v but_o also_o of_o the_o moral_a law_n whereby_o sin_n be_v severe_o take_v notice_n of_o and_o also_o punish_v sharp_o in_o god_n child_n for_o they_o have_v then_o but_o a_o little_a glimmer_n under_o type_n figure_n and_o shadow_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o free_a justification_n and_o of_o the_o other_o glorious_a benefit_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o good_a thing_n to_o come_v heb._n 10._o 1._o for_o supply_v whereof_o 1._o heb._n 10._o 1._o they_o be_v chief_o drive_v to_o righteousness_n with_o the_o legal_a rigour_n and_o government_n wherein_o god_n be_v eager_a in_o all_o the_o old_a testament_n to_o exact_v and_o extort_v their_o good_a work_n and_o righteous_a live_n to_o this_o end_n great_o magnify_v and_o extol_v the_o legal_a righteousness_n of_o holy_a and_o righteous_a live_n promise_v and_o give_v large_a temporal_a benefit_n whilst_o they_o do_v they_o deut._n 28._o deut._n 28._o 28._o and_o not_o only_o severe_o threaten_v the_o failer_n in_o in_o they_o levit._n 26._o but_o also_o sharp_o whip_v the_o disobeyer_n 26._o levit_fw-la 26._o be_v with_o the_o same_o majesty_n that_o he_o speak_v unto_o they_o ten_o the_o commandment_n in_o thunder_a and_o lighten_v sudden_o ready_a also_o to_o take_v vengeance_n on_o every_o offence_n both_o upon_o good_a and_o bad_a with_o stern_a and_o horrible_a punishment_n thus_o be_v moses_n for_o a_o unadvised_a word_n not_o only_o typical_o but_o also_o legal_o and_o moral_o strike_v with_o death_n that_o he_o enter_v not_o into_o the_o land_n of_o promise_n thus_o be_v vzzah_n strike_v dead_a for_o 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testament_n under_o this_o bondage_n of_o fear_n with_o such_o severity_n that_o the_o manichee_n and_o oath_n heritick_n fond_o conceit_v upon_o the_o same_o that_o there_o be_v two_o god_n one_o 3._o ca'v_fw-la insitut_n â—â—â—_o 2._o cap._n 11._o sect_n 3._o of_o the_o old_a testament_n that_o govern_v the_o people_n in_o rigorousnesse_n and_o another_o of_o the_o new_a testament_n that_o govern_v people_n in_o gentleness_n whereas_o it_o be_v but_o one_o and_o the_o same_o god_n that_o govern_v his_o people_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n with_o such_o severity_n and_o rigour_n for_o testiment_n two_o cause_n of_o the_o severity_n of_o the_o old_a testiment_n two_o cause_n or_o respect_n first_o to_o show_v that_o nothing_o please_v he_o but_o that_o perfect_a righteousness_n reveal_v in_o his_o law_n and_o therefore_o if_o their_o foot_n do_v step_v a_o little_a awry_o from_o the_o same_o they_o be_v present_o for_o their_o disobedience_n severe_o punish_v second_o to_o make_v 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2_o 4_o 11._o because_o the_o old_a 19_o heb._n 9_o 9_o heb._n 10._o 1_o 2_o 4_o 11._o heb._n 7._o 19_o testament_n make_v nothing_o perfect_a heb._n 7._o 19_o that_o be_v likewise_o true_a that_o the_o foresay_a dispenser_n of_o god_n mystery_n say_v that_o the_o store_n of_o heavenly_a riches_n whereof_o there_o be_v offer_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o gospel_n a_o more_o plentiful_a enjoy_n they_o do_v but_o a_o little_a sip_n of_o it_o three_o as_o the_o little_a child_n whilst_o he_o be_v a_o child_n be_v under_o tutor_n and_o governor_n that_o be_v in_o feat_n and_o terror_n of_o the_o rod_n of_o the_o schoolmaster_n and_o of_o sharp_a correction_n for_o his_o honest_a and_o virtuous_a education_n so_o they_o be_v under_o such_o severity_n of_o the_o law_n that_o if_o they_o do_v as_o i_o say_v before_o but_o step_v a_o little_a awry_o they_o have_v the_o law_n as_o a_o schoolmaster_n that_o take_v notice_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o sharp_o scourge_v they_o for_o the_o same_o thus_o 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restorer_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o this_o land_n say_v the_o worldly_a church_n doctrine_n of_o our_o church_n wiseman_n scorn_v the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n as_o foolish_a to_o their_o understanding_n yea_o will_v some_o say_v to_o some_o of_o that_o blind_a time_n nay_o say_v the_o foresay_a faithful_a witness_n these_o scorner_n have_v ever_o be_v and_o ever_o will_v be_v to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o that_o have_v one_o spark_n of_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n if_o we_o can_v understand_v the_o sense_n and_o reason_n of_o the_o say_n of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n yet_o let_v we_o not_o be_v scorner_n jester_n and_o derider_n for_o that_o be_v the_o uttermost_a token_n and_o show_v of_o a_o reprobate_n of_o a_o plain_a enemy_n to_o god_n and_o his_o wisdom_n etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v be_v profitable_a hearer_n and_o reader_n of_o holy_a scripture_n we_o must_v first_o deny_v our_o own_o self_n and_o keep_v under_o our_o carnal_a sense_n reason_n must_v give_v place_n to_o god_n holy_a spirit_n etc._n etc._n for_o indeed_o by_o gainsay_v wrangle_a jest_a &_o deride_v the_o thing_n which_o man_n understand_v not_o what_o do_v they_o else_o but_o stumble_v at_o the_o stumble_a stone_n lay_v in_o zion_n which_o the_o apostle_n teach_v be_v chief_o do_v in_o gainsay_v and_o wrangle_v against_o free_a justification_n as_o these_o scripture_n testify_v rom._n 9_o 30_o 31_o 32_o 33._o 21._o rom._n 9_o 30_o 31_o 32_o 33._o &_o rom._n 10._o 3_o 4._o 10._o 21._o and_o rom._n 10._o 3_o 4_o 10_o 21._o whereby_o they_o pull_v that_o stone_n upon_o their_o own_o head_n which_o fall_v upon_o they_o will_v grind_v they_o to_o powder_n mat._n 21._o 44._o and_o yet_o when_o christ_n 44._o matth._n 21._o 44._o in_o the_o excellency_n of_o his_o benefit_n be_v powerful_o preach_v the_o great_a multitude_n stick_v not_o violent_o to_o rush_v upon_o he_o with_o their_o contradiction_n wrangling_n derision_n and_o 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god_n which_o far_o pass_v the_o capacity_n and_o understanding_n both_o of_o man_n and_o angel_n whereby_o the_o inestimable_a riches_n a_o threefold_a remedy_n against_o fear_n of_o apply_v so_o great_a riches_n greatness_n of_o god_n bounty_n in_o the_o gift_n engender_v in_o we_o a_o hardness_n to_o believe_v it_o but_o for_o this_o there_o be_v a_o threefold_a remedy_n able_a to_o strengthen_v we_o effectual_o in_o faith_n the_o first_o be_v express_v by_o luther_n say_v after_o this_o manner_n we_o must_v not_o weigh_v so_o much_o how_o great_a the_o thing_n be_v that_o be_v give_v and_o how_o unworthy_a we_o be_v of_o it_o for_o so_o shall_v the_o greatness_n of_o the_o gift_n and_o our_o unworthiness_n terrify_v we_o but_o we_o must_v principal_o consider_v first_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o giver_n and_o second_o that_o
13._o colos_n â—_o â—2_n 13._o of_o the_o saint_n in_o light_n coloss_n 1._o 12._o 13._o atioa_o 5._o the_o meâ—nâ—s_n of_o our_o glorâ—h_n atioa_o five_o and_o last_o this_o free_a justification_n be_v the_o only_a immediate_a cause_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o final_a glorification_n and_o of_o set_v we_o in_o the_o right_n and_o assurance_n of_o eternal_a lise_fw-fr therefore_o do_v the_o apostle_n say_v who_o god_n justifi_v they_o he_o glorifi_v rom._n 8._o 30._o hence_o it_o be_v also_o 18._o rom._n 8._o â—0_n rom_n 5._o 18._o that_o he_o do_v call_v it_o the_o justification_n of_o life_n rom._n 5._o 18._o because_o to_o the_o enjoyer_n of_o it_o by_o faith_n it_o do_v free_o and_o undoubted_o bring_v life_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n which_o the_o same_o apostle_n again_o testify_v when_o he_o say_v grace_n do_v reign_v indeed_o but_o how_o by_o righteousness_n or_o through_o righteousness_n unto_o eternal_a life_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n rom._n 5._o 21._o as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v 11._o rom._n 5._o 11._o grace_v indeed_o do_v infallible_o bring_v eternal_a life_n and_o yet_o by_o this_o only_a mean_n that_o man_n of_o necessity_n be_v first_o justify_v and_o free_o make_v perfect_o holy_a &_o complete_o righteous_a before_o god_n or_o else_o grace_v itself_o reign_v not_o unto_o eternal_a life_n hereupon_o s._n chrysostome_n say_v rom._n chrysost_n in_o rom._n true_o thus_o for_o where_o righteousness_n be_v there_o necessary_o do_v everlasting_a life_n go_v withal_o and_o also_o infinite_a other_o etc._n radix_fw-la aquavitae_fw-la calv._n ex_fw-la marlo_n sicut_fw-la â—eccatum_fw-la non_fw-la nisi_fw-la mortâ—m_fw-la parere_fw-la potest_fw-la ita_fw-la donum_fw-la illud_fw-la dei_fw-la nâ—fâ—ra_fw-la scilicet_fw-la justificatâ—o_fw-la aquavitae_fw-la aeteâ—nae_fw-la beaâ—iâ—â—dinem_fw-la nobis_fw-la a_o â—sertivel_n si_fw-la mavis_fw-la quemadmodùm_fw-la mortis_fw-la causa_fw-la pcccatum_fw-la est_fw-la etc._n etc._n good_a thing_n even_o as_o where_o there_o be_v sin_n there_o be_v death_n for_o righteousness_n be_v more_o than_o life_n see_v it_o be_v the_o very_a root_n of_o life_n herewithal_o agree_v the_o modern_a expositor_n say_v thus_o as_o sin_n can_v but_o bring_v forth_o death_n so_o that_o gift_n of_o god_n namely_o our_o justification_n bring_v upon_o we_o all_o blessedness_n and_o eternal_a life_n or_o if_o you_o have_v rather_o thus_o as_o sin_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o death_n so_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v free_o give_v we_o by_o christ_n have_v restore_v unto_o we_o eternal_a life_n i'faith_o therefore_o of_o free_a justification_n be_v sure_a of_o eternal_a life_n and_o so_o sure_a that_o it_o glori_v and_o rejoice_v in_o eternal_a life_n because_o free_a justification_n only_o do_v make_v we_o fit_a or_o worthy_a or_o sufficient_o meet_v 6._o luther_n in_o gal._n 1._o 6._o to_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o inheritance_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o light_n by_o which_o only_a god_n have_v deliver_v we_o out_o of_o the_o power_n of_o 17._o id_fw-la in_o cap._n 1._o 17._o darkness_n and_o have_v translate_v we_o into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o his_o 13._o colos_n 1._o 12._o 13._o dear_a son_n colos_n 1._o 12._o 13._o for_o thus_o be_v we_o translate_v out_o of_o sin_n into_o righteousness_n out_o of_o god_n wrath_n into_o his_o well-pleased_n favour_n out_o of_o cursednesse_n into_o blessedness_n out_o of_o death_n into_o life_n for_o when_o sin_n be_v take_v away_o in_o the_o place_n thereof_o come_v righteousness_n in_o the_o place_n of_o wrath_n reconciliation_n and_o grace_n and_o free_a and_o well-pleased_n favour_n in_o the_o place_n of_o death_n life_n and_o in_o the_o place_n of_o damnation_n salvation_n chap._n xvi_o of_o the_o other_o four_o fruit_n or_o effect_n declare_v the_o utility_n and_o majesty_n of_o free_a justification_n the_o three_o main_a point_n show_v the_o majejestie_n conscience_n the_o three_o effect_n be_v peace_n and_o loy_n in_o the_o conscience_n and_o utility_n of_o justification_n be_v that_o whereas_o the_o want_n or_o the_o ignorance_n of_o it_o be_v the_o loss_n of_o all_o true_a peace_n and_o joy_n in_o god_n so_o the_o right_a knowledge_n and_o apprehension_n thereof_o be_v the_o lively_a spring_n of_o joy_n and_o of_o a_o good_a conscience_n burst_v forth_o into_o a_o joyful_a confession_n and_o glorify_v of_o god_n both_o in_o heart_n and_o tongue_n see_v this_o be_v that_o sweet_a song_n of_o mary_n luke_n 1._o 46_o 47._o where_o she_o say_v my_o soul_n magnify_v the_o lord_n and_o my_o spirit_n rejoice_v in_o god_n my_o saviour_n for_o see_v the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o sanctification_n be_v in_o this_o life_n so_o great_a that_o all_o our_o righteousness_n be_v as_o a_o menstruous_a cloth_n if_o we_o know_v not_o assure_o that_o by_o this_o glory_n of_o justification_n all_o our_o sin_n which_o simple_o of_o themselves_o as_o the_o image_n of_o the_o devil_n god_n so_o clothe_v be_v quite_o and_o clean_o abolish_v from_o before_o he_o and_o that_o we_o be_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n we_o can_v have_v but_o rather_o do_v disannul_v that_o peace_n and_o great_a joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a that_o justification_n by_o such_o perfect_a abolish_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n from_o before_o god_n and_o free_a make_v as_o so_o perfect_o rigteous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n do_v hereby_o bring_v unto_o we_o for_o which_o the_o gospel_n be_v express_o call_v joyful_a news_n from_o heaven_n without_o which_o joy_n we_o be_v not_o sure_a that_o we_o be_v deliver_v out_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o satan_n which_o be_v sin_n and_o death_n but_o by_o this_o joy_n the_o faithful_a soul_n the_o true_a bride_n of_o christ_n may_v feel_v itself_o to_o be_v enter_v with_o christ_n into_o the_o eride-chamber_n which_o be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n for_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v righteousness_n and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o whosoever_o in_o these_o thing_n serve_v christ_n be_v accept_v unto_o god_n and_o be_v approve_v of_o man_n rom_n 14._o 17._o 18._o but_o if_o thou_o ask_v how_o 17_o rom._n 14_o 17_o thou_o may_v attain_v so_o great_a righteousness_n as_o may_v bring_v such_o peace_n and_o joy_n the_o apostle_n answer_v that_o be_v justify_v that_o be_v free_o make_v perfect_o holy_a and_o righteous_a by_o faith_n we_o be_v so_o complete_o righteous_a and_o become_v so_o just_a and_o save_v that_o have_v no_o need_n of_o any_o work_n hereunto_o at_o all_o but_o through_o faith_n only_o obtain_v true_a righteousness_n sufficient_o we_o have_v peace_n towards_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n rom._n 5._o 1._o for_o see_v only_a sin_n do_v breed_v displeasure_n between_o 1._o rom._n 5._o 1._o sola_fw-la pe_fw-es cata_fw-la simultâ—tem_fw-la pariant_fw-la â—â—st_n vaâ—ex_fw-la impiâ—s_fw-la peâ—ateribus_fw-la etc._n etc._n phil._n 1_o 7._o incredibi'e_a gaudiuâ—_n marlo_n in_o rom._n 5._o 1._o god_n and_o man_n after_o that_o of_o ungodliness_n and_o sinner_n we_o be_v make_v just_a and_o righteous_a from_o hence_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v that_o forthwith_o true_a peace_n do_v present_o arise_v and_o this_o peace_n that_o be_v to_o say_v quietness_n and_o tranquillity_n of_o mind_n and_o security_n of_o conscience_n which_o do_v pass_v all_o understanding_n phil._n 4._o 7._o and_o do_v breed_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a incredible_a and_o wonderful_a joy_n indeed_o the_o law_n sin_n and_o fail_v in_o work_n terrifi_v the_o conscience_n oppress_v it_o with_o fear_n and_o heaviness_n of_o spirit_n and_o pluck_v it_o from_o the_o assurance_n of_o righteousness_n of_o life_n and_o all_o goodness_n 3._o luth._o gal._n 4._o 2_o 3._o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o suffer_v the_o law_n in_o any_o case_n to_o bear_v rule_n in_o our_o conscience_n especial_o see_v it_o cost_v christ_n so_o great_a a_o price_n to_o deliver_v the_o conscience_n from_o the_o schoolmaster-like_a slavery_n of_o the_o law_n let_v the_o godly_a learn_v therefore_o that_o the_o law_n and_o christ_n be_v conscience_n why_o the_o law_n be_v not_o to_o bear_v rule_n in_o the_o conscience_n two_o contrary_a thing_n whereof_o the_o one_o can_v abide_v the_o other_o for_o when_o christ_n be_v present_a the_o law_n may_v in_o no_o case_n rule_v but_o must_v depart_v out_o of_o the_o conscience_n 22._o idem_fw-la in_o gal._n 5_o 22._o and_o leave_v the_o bed_n which_o be_v so_o straight_o that_o it_o can_v hold_v two_o as_o esay_n say_v and_o give_v place_n only_o to_o christ_n let_v he_o only_o reign_v in_o righteousness_n in_o peace_n in_o joy_n and_o life_n that_o the_o conscience_n may_v sleep_v and_o repose_v it_o selse_a in_o christ_n the_o bridegroom_n bosom_n without_o any_o feel_n of_o the_o law_n sin_n and_o death_n for_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n the_o voice_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n spirit_n be_v not_o only_a love_n but_o also_o joy_n etc._n
or_o remembrance_n of_o work_n but_o free_o make_v they_o complete_o righteous_a see_v and_o enjoy_v by_o faith_n only_o apprehend_v this_o promise_n on_o this_o wise_a the_o promise_n of_o god_n do_v give_v free_o unto_o we_o that_o which_o the_o commandment_n do_v exact_a of_o we_o perforce_o and_o do_v fulfil_v that_o which_o the_o law_n do_v straight_o command_v by_o this_o mean_n therefore_o the_o soul_n through_o faith_n only_o without_o work_n believe_v in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v justify_v sanctify_a pacify_v deliver_v &_o replenish_v with_o all_o goodness_n and_o be_v true_o make_v the_o daughter_n of_o god_n for_o such_o as_o the_o word_n be_v as_o namely_o this_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n soul_n such_o as_o the_o word_n be_v such_o be_v the_o believe_a soul_n christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n do_v make_v we_o clean_o from_o all_o sin_n 1_o joh._n 1._o 7._o such_o become_v the_o soul_n make_v by_o force_n of_o the_o word_n even_o as_o a_o fiery_a plate_n of_o iron_n do_v glow_v 7._o 1_o joh._n 1._o 7._o and_o glister_v like_a unto_o fire_n by_o mean_n of_o unite_n the_o fire_n and_o the_o plate_n together_o thus_o be_v god_n word_n glorify_v thus_o be_v the_o faithful_a soul_n deliver_v from_o all_o sin_n make_v safe_a from_o death_n guard_v from_o hell_n and_o endow_v with_o the_o everlasting_a righteousness_n life_n and_o save_a health_n of_o her_o husband_n christ_n and_o on_o this_o wise_a do_v christ_n couple_v she_o unto_o himself_o a_o glorious_a spouse_n not_o have_v spot_n or_o wrinkle_n make_v her_o clean_a with_o the_o fountain_n in_o the_o word_n of_o life_n of_o righteousness_n and_o of_o salvation_n wherefore_o who_o be_v able_a to_o value_v the_o royalty_n of_o this_o marriage_n according_o who_o be_v able_a to_o comptehend_v the_o glorious_a riches_n of_o this_o grace_n this_o i_o say_v must_v be_v second_o teach_v without_o any_o respect_n or_o remembrance_n of_o work_n and_o be_v thorough_o ground_v and_o plant_v in_o the_o soul_n and_o reign_v in_o the_o heart_n with_o joy_n else_o shall_v faith_n and_o work_v not_o remain_v within_o their_o bound_n but_o be_v confound_v therefore_o do_v paul_n prosecute_v this_o argument_n â—7_n luth._o in_o gal._n 3._o â—7_n to_o the_o gentile_n very_o diligent_o for_o he_o fore_o see_v in_o spirit_n that_o this_o mischief_n shall_v creep_v into_o the_o church_n that_o the_o word_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v confound_v that_o be_v to_o say_v that_o the_o promise_n shall_v be_v mingle_v with_o the_o law_n and_o so_o the_o promise_n shall_v be_v utter_o lose_v for_o when_o the_o promise_n be_v mingle_v with_o the_o law_n it_o be_v now_o make_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o very_a law_n for_o whosoever_o 17._o in_o chap._n 2._o 17._o do_v not_o perfect_o understand_v the_o article_n of_o justisication_n must_v needs_o confound_v and_o mingle_v the_o law_n and_o grace_n together_o but_o where_o this_o rich_a and_o love_a husband_n christ_n take_v unto_o wise_a this_o poor_a and_o wicked_a harlot_n redeem_v she_o from_o all_o evil_n lay_v all_o her_o sin_n upon_o his_o own_o shoulder_n whereby_o they_o be_v swallow_v up_o in_o he_o as_o darkness_n be_v swallow_v up_o in_o the_o sunbeam_n esay_n 44._o 22._o esay_n 4_o 22._o 22._o for_o it_o behove_v that_o all_o sin_n be_v swallow_v up_o at_o the_o very_a sight_n of_o christ_n clothing_n and_o enrobe_v she_o with_o his_o own_o righteousness_n and_o garnish_v she_o with_o all_o his_o own_o jewel_n who_o heart_n hear_v these_o thing_n will_v not_o melt_v for_o very_a joy_n and_o wax_v ravish_v for_o very_a love_n of_o christ_n have_v receive_v so_o great_a consolation_n to_o the_o which_o love_n he_o can_v never_o possible_o attain_v by_o any_o law_n or_o work_n at_o all_o then_o three_o will_v follow_v work_n of_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n love_n work_n of_o love_n in_o a_o manner_n of_o their_o own_o accord_n with_o a_o little_a help_n of_o direction_n and_o exhortation_n flow_v from_o a_o true_a right_a 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thou_o shall_v be_v enslame_v with_o a_o marvellous_a study_n and_o desire_v to_o do_v what_o thing_n soever_o thou_o can_v know_v will_v be_v a_o honour_n unto_o thy_o god_n so_o love_v and_o bountiful_a unto_o thou_o and_o will_v turn_v to_o praise_v glory_n and_o thanksgiving_n unto_o he_o thou_o shall_v pass_v for_o no_o precept_n thou_o shall_v feel_v no_o compulsion_n of_o the_o law_n have_v a_o most_o ready_a will_n &_o pleasure_n to_o do_v whatsoever_o thing_n thou_o shall_v know_v to_o be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n whether_o they_o be_v contemptible_a soul_n the_o chief_a disposition_n of_o the_o believe_a soul_n or_o noble_a small_a or_o great_a thou_o shall_v count_v they_o a_o like_a but_o first_o of_o all_o it_o shall_v be_v thy_o desire_n that_o this_o bless_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o rich_a benefit_n and_o treasure_n by_o christ_n may_v be_v common_a to_o all_o other_o whereupon_o by_o and_o by_o thy_o love_n will_v show_v itself_o and_o will_v assay_v all_o mean_n 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