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every_o hour_n think_v with_o thyself_o whither_o thou_o hastene_v every_o moment_n in_o this_o we_o be_v deceive_v in_o that_o we_o think_v we_o die_v then_o when_o we_o breathe_v out_o our_o last_o every_o day_n every_o hour_n every_o moment_n we_o die_v whatsoever_o be_v add_v unto_o our_o life_n be_v take_v from_o it_o and_o as_o it_o increase_v it_o also_o decrease_v we_o fall_v not_o into_o death_n sudden_o but_o walk_v into_o it_o step_v after_o step_n this_o life_n of_o we_o be_v a_o way_n and_o every_o day_n we_o must_v rid_v some_o of_o it_o life_n and_o death_n seem_v to_o be_v most_o distant_a but_o they_o be_v as_o near_o as_o near_o can_v be_v for_o one_o pass_v away_o and_o the_o other_o come_v on_o as_o it_o be_v with_o those_o that_o travel_n by_o sea_n they_o oftentimes_o come_v to_o the_o haven_n and_o yet_o they_o neither_o feel_v nor_o so_o much_o as_o think_v whither_o they_o be_v carry_v so_o likewise_o it_o be_v with_o we_o whatsoever_o we_o do_v whether_o we_o 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tie_v at_o thy_o death_n and_o thou_o will_v have_v more_o regard_n unto_o thy_o word_n set_v before_o thy_o eye_n the_o cold_a sweat_n and_o anxiety_n of_o those_o that_o be_v ready_a to_o die_v and_o thou_o will_v easy_o contemn_v all_o worldly_a delight_n look_v upon_o the_o nakedness_n of_o they_o that_o depart_v out_o of_o this_o world_n and_o poverty_n in_o this_o life_n will_v not_o seem_v grievous_a unto_o thou_o consider_v the_o tremble_a of_o the_o whole_a body_n at_o the_o point_n of_o death_n and_o thou_o will_v easy_o contemn_v the_o splendour_n of_o the_o world_n consider_v the_o mourning_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v compel_v to_o go_v out_o of_o the_o house_n of_o the_o body_n and_o thou_o will_v easy_o beware_v of_o the_o guilt_n of_o all_o sin_n consider_v the_o corruption_n that_o follow_v after_o death_n and_o thou_o will_v easy_o bring_v down_o thy_o proud_a flesh_n consider_v how_o naked_a thou_o be_v leave_v at_o thy_o death_n be_v forsake_v of_o all_o the_o 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death_n keep_v the_o word_n of_o christ._n faith_n do_v conjoin_v and_o unite_v we_o unto_o christ_n therefore_o they_o which_o be_v in_o christ_n die_v not_o for_o christ_n be_v their_o life_n 6.17_o he_o that_o be_v join_v unto_o god_n by_o faith_n be_v one_o spirit_n with_o he_o and_o therefore_o the_o faithful_a man_n die_v not_o for_o ever_o because_o god_n be_v his_o life_n 18_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n pass_v through_o the_o red_a sea_n unto_o the_o promise_a land_n but_o pharaoh_n and_o his_o host_n be_v drown_v so_o the_o death_n of_o the_o godly_a be_v unto_o they_o the_o beginning_n of_o true_a life_n and_o the_o gate_n of_o paradise_n but_o the_o death_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v not_o
unto_o the_o angel_n and_o even_o unto_o himself_o also_o oh_o most_o bless_a city_n oh_o heavenly_a jerusalem_n oh_o the_o holy_a seat_n of_o the_o most_o holy_a trinity_n when_o shall_v it_o be_v that_o i_o shall_v enter_v into_o thy_o temple_n the_o lamb_n be_v the_o heavenly_a jerusalem_n â—2_n to_o wit_n 13.8_o the_o lamb_n which_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n &_o be_v slay_v for_o they_o from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n when_o shall_v the_o time_n come_v that_o i_o may_v in_o that_o temple_n worship_v my_o god_n that_o be_v god_n in_o god_n when_o will_v that_o sun_n rise_v upon_o i_o which_o enlighten_v that_o holy_a city_n i_o be_o yet_o a_o banish_a man_n from_o my_o country_n 21.23_o but_o there_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o i_o a_o ample_a inheritance_n to_o those_o that_o believe_v power_n be_v give_v to_o be_v make_v the_o son_n of_o god_n 8.17_o and_o if_o we_o be_v son_n we_o be_v then_o heir_n heir_n of_o god_n and_o coheir_n with_o christ._n lift_v up_o thyself_o o_o my_o soul_n and_o long_o to_o come_v to_o thy_o inheritance_n the_o lord_n be_v the_o portion_n of_o my_o inheritance_n 16.5_o and_o my_o exceed_a great_a reward_n 15.1_o what_o can_v the_o most_o ample_a mercy_n and_o bounty_n of_o god_n bestow_v upon_o we_o more_o than_o this_o he_o bestow_v life_n he_o bestow_v his_o son_n he_o bestow_v himself_o and_o if_o he_o have_v any_o thing_n else_o great_a in_o heaven_n or_o in_o earth_n he_o will_v bestow_v even_o that_o also_o upon_o we_o in_o god_n we_o live_v god_n temple_n we_o be_v austin_n god_n we_o possess_v here_o indeed_o in_o the_o spirit_n and_o in_o a_o mystery_n but_o there_o in_o truth_n there_o shall_v our_o hope_n become_v fruition_n and_o there_o shall_v we_o not_o only_o remain_v but_o dwell_v for_o ever_o meditat._n xlviii_o of_o the_o most_o comfortable_a fellowship_n of_o the_o angel_n in_o heaven_n if_o thou_o be_v here_o a_o child_n of_o grace_n amongst_o angel_n thou_o shall_v have_v a_o place_n at_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a they_o shall_v neither_o marry_v 30·_v nor_o be_v give_v in_o marriage_n but_o shall_v be_v like_a unto_o the_o angel_n of_o god_n in_o heaven_n who_o can_v worthy_o set_v forth_o with_o praise_n this_o honour_n of_o the_o bless_a into_o who_o heart_n have_v this_o glory_n of_o the_o bless_a ever_o enter_v 2.9_o the_o elect_v be_v renew_v by_o a_o glorious_a resurrection_n shall_v enjoy_v the_o save_a vision_n of_o god_n without_o all_o fear_n of_o death_n and_o without_o any_o spot_n of_o corruption_n i_o have_v see_v the_o lord_n face_n to_o face_n and_o my_o life_n be_v preserve_v 32.30_o say_v the_o holy_a patriarch_n but_o if_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n for_o a_o moment_n can_v bring_v so_o great_a joy_n what_o joy_n will_v it_o bring_v to_o see_v he_o for_o ever_o if_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n appear_v in_o the_o shape_n of_o man_n bring_v salvation_n and_o life_n unto_o the_o soul_n certain_o the_o see_v of_o he_o face_n to_o face_n shall_v bring_v life_n and_o everlasting_a felicity_n what_o then_o can_v be_v add_v to_o this_o felicity_n what_o can_v the_o elect_a desire_n beside_o the_o fruition_n of_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o yet_o notwithstanding_o they_o shall_v enjoy_v the_o most_o sweet_a and_o bless_a fellowship_n of_o the_o angel_n neither_o shall_v they_o only_o enjoy_v their_o fellowship_n but_o they_o shall_v be_v also_o like_a unto_o they_o for_o the_o nimbleness_n brightness_n and_o immortality_n of_o their_o body_n we_o shall_v be_v clothe_v with_o the_o same_o garment_n that_o they_o be_v 7.9_o we_o shall_v stand_v before_o the_o throne_n of_o the_o lamb_n clothe_v with_o long_a white_a robe_n and_o sing_v unto_o the_o lord_n a_o everlasting_a song_n we_o shall_v shine_v in_o the_o same_o crown_n of_o virtue_n we_o shall_v rejoice_v in_o the_o same_o privilege_n of_o immortality_n 13.22_o we_o have_v see_v the_o angel_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o we_o shall_v sure_o die_v crieth_z out_o manoah_n but_o we_o shall_v see_v thousand_o thousand_o 7.10_o and_o ten_o thousand_o time_n ten_o thousand_o angel_n and_o yet_o we_o shall_v live_v for_o ever_o and_o if_o we_o shall_v be_v like_a unto_o angel_n sure_o we_o shall_v have_v no_o cause_n to_o fear_v lest_o we_o be_v separate_v from_o they_o by_o the_o unlikeness_n of_o our_o sin_n we_o shall_v put_v off_o the_o ragged_a coat_n of_o our_o sinful_a nature_n and_o our_o nakedness_n shall_v be_v cover_v with_o the_o garment_n of_o salvation_n 61.10_o and_o we_o shall_v be_v clothe_v with_o the_o white_a robe_n of_o righteousness_n austin_n no_o man_n there_o receive_v hurt_v no_o man_n be_v angry_a no_o man_n envious_a there_o be_v no_o slander_v no_o concupiscence_n there_o be_v no_o ambition_n after_o honour_n and_o power_n we_o shall_v not_o be_v lade_v with_o the_o burden_n of_o our_o sin_n neither_o shall_v we_o be_v constrain_v to_o weep_v and_o wash_v away_o the_o spot_n of_o our_o sin_n with_o penitent_a tear_n neither_o 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darkness_n love_v which_o shall_v never_o wax_v cold_a joy_v which_o shall_v never_o decrease_v no_o sigh_v shall_v be_v hear_v there_o no_o grief_n feel_v no_o sorrowful_a thing_n see_v but_o there_o shall_v be_v joy_n for_o ever_o there_o shall_v be_v great_a and_o certain_a security_n secure_a quietness_n quiet_a pleasure_n pleasant_a happiness_n happy_a eternity_n eternal_a blessedness_n the_o bless_a trinity_n the_o unity_n of_o the_o trinity_n the_o deity_n of_o the_o unity_n and_o the_o bless_a sight_n of_o the_o deity_n lift_v up_o thyself_o o_o my_o soul_n and_o weigh_v with_o thyself_o the_o honour_n confer_v upon_o we_o by_o christ_n we_o shall_v be_v make_v fellow_n with_o the_o company_n of_o angel_n and_o archangel_n 1.16_o with_o throne_n and_o dominion_n with_o principality_n and_o power_n neither_o shall_v we_o only_o be_v fellow_n with_o they_o but_o we_o shall_v be_v like_a unto_o they_o we_o shall_v there_o know_v the_o angel_n that_o be_v appoint_v by_o god_n to_o be_v our_o keeper_n in_o our_o life_n time_n neither_o shall_v we_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o his_o ministry_n but_o we_o shall_v be_v delight_v with_o his_o sweet_a company_n we_o shall_v not_o desire_v his_o protection_n but_o we_o shall_v rejoice_v for_o his_o good_a fellowship_n and_o we_o shall_v behold_v his_o brightness_n with_o eye_n enlighten_v again_o if_o we_o shall_v be_v like_a unto_o the_o angel_n our_o frail_a weak_a and_o mortal_a body_n shall_v be_v change_v and_o they_o shall_v be_v make_v spiritual_a â—â—_o nimble_a and_o immortal_a they_o shall_v be_v light_n because_o they_o shall_v be_v near_o unto_o god_n who_o dwell_v in_o light_n that_o no_o mortal_a man_n can_v approach_v unto_o 104.2_o and_o be_v cover_v with_o light_a as_o with_o a_o garment_n they_o shall_v
in_o this_o present_a life_n be_v thou_o unto_o i_o jesus_n in_o death_n be_v thou_o unto_o i_o jesus_n in_o the_o last_o judgement_n be_v thou_o unto_o i_o jesus_n in_o the_o life_n which_o be_v everlasting_a i_o know_v thou_o will_v sweet_a jesus_n for_o as_o thou_o be_v immutable_a in_o thy_o essence_n so_o also_o thou_o be_v immutable_a in_o thy_o mercy_n thou_o will_v not_o change_v thy_o name_n lord_n jesus_n for_o my_o sake_n alone_o who_o be_o a_o miserable_a sinner_n yea_o rather_o thou_o will_v become_v my_o saviour_n for_o thou_o do_v not_o cast_v out_o he_o that_o come_v unto_o thou_o thou_o that_o have_v give_v i_o a_o will_v to_o come_v unto_o thou_o grant_v also_o unto_o i_o that_o come_n i_o may_v be_v receive_v for_o thy_o word_n be_v truth_n and_o life_n let_v the_o propagation_n of_o original_a sin_n within_o i_o condemn_v i_o 14.6_o yet_o thou_o be_v my_o jesus_n let_v my_o conception_n in_o sin_n condemn_v i_o yet_o thou_o be_v my_o jesus_n let_v my_o form_n in_o sin_n and_o under_o the_o curse_n condemn_v i_o yet_o thou_o be_v my_o saviour_n let_v the_o corruption_n of_o my_o nativity_n condemn_v i_o yet_o thou_o be_v my_o saviour_n let_v the_o sin_n of_o my_o youth_n condemn_v i_o yet_o thou_o be_v my_o jesus_n let_v the_o course_n of_o my_o whole_a life_n defile_v with_o most_o grievous_a sin_n condemn_v i_o yet_o thou_o be_v still_o my_o jesus_n let_v deâ—th_o the_o just_a punishment_n of_o my_o many_o and_o grievous_a sin_n and_o offence_n condemn_v i_o yet_o thou_o be_v my_o saviour_n let_v the_o severe_a sentence_n in_o the_o last_o judgement_n condemn_v i_o yet_o thou_o be_v my_o jesus_n in_o i_o be_v sin_n reprobation_n damnation_n in_o thy_o name_n be_v righteousness_n election_n salvation_n i_o be_v baptize_v in_o thy_o name_n i_o believe_v in_o thy_o name_n in_o thy_o name_n will_v i_o die_v in_o thy_o name_n will_v i_o rise_v again_o in_o thy_o name_n will_v i_o appear_v in_o judgement_n in_o this_o name_n be_v all_o good_a thing_n prepare_v for_o we_o and_o shut_v up_o as_o it_o be_v a_o treasure_n so_o much_o be_v they_o diminish_v as_o my_o diffidence_n be_v increase_v which_o that_o it_o may_v be_v far_o from_o i_o i_o beseech_v thou_o by_o this_o thy_o name_n good_a jesus_n that_o for_o my_o sin_n and_o unbelief_n i_o be_v not_o damn_v who_o by_o thy_o precious_a merit_n and_o save_a name_n thou_o will_v have_v save_v meditat._n v._o a_o exercise_n of_o faith_n from_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o agony_n of_o death_n the_o grace_n of_o jesus_n christ_n to_o i_o be_v the_o only_a true_a felicity_n see_v lord_n jesus_n how_o injurious_a i_o be_o to_o thy_o passion_n my_o heart_n be_v vex_v and_o my_o soul_n be_v very_o sorrowful_a because_o i_o have_v no_o good_a work_n of_o my_o own_o because_o i_o have_v no_o merit_n when_o as_o thy_o passion_n be_v my_o action_n thy_o work_n my_o merit_n i_o be_o injurious_a to_o thy_o passion_n when_o as_o i_o seek_v for_o the_o supplement_n of_o my_o work_n whereas_o it_o be_v in_o itself_o all-sufficient_a if_o i_o shall_v find_v righteousness_n in_o myself_o thy_o righteousness_n will_v profit_v i_o nothing_o or_o else_o i_o shall_v not_o so_o much_o desire_v it_o if_o i_o seek_v for_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n by_o the_o law_n shall_v i_o be_v condemn_v but_o i_o know_v that_o now_o i_o be_o no_o long_o under_o the_o law_n but_o under_o grace_n i_o have_v live_v wicked_o i_o have_v sin_v 15.2_o holy_a father_n against_o heaven_n and_o before_o thou_o i_o be_o not_o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v thy_o son_n yet_o thou_o will_v not_o refuse_v to_o call_v i_o thy_o servant_n deny_v i_o not_o i_o pray_v thou_o the_o fruit_n of_o thy_o passion_n let_v not_o thy_o blood_n wax_v barren_a but_o let_v it_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n and_o deliver_v my_o soul._n my_o sin_n have_v always_o live_v in_o my_o flesh_n but_o i_o entreat_v thou_o let_v they_o at_o length_n die_v with_o i_o hitherto_o the_o flesh_n have_v always_o rule_v over_o i_o but_o let_v the_o spirit_n at_o length_n triumph_v let_v the_o outward_a man_n be_v subject_a to_o corruption_n and_o worm_n that_o the_o inward_a man_n may_v be_v glorify_v hitherto_o i_o have_v always_o give_v way_n to_o the_o suggestion_n of_o the_o devil_n but_o grant_v hereafter_o i_o beseech_v thou_o 16.20_o that_o i_o may_v trample_v they_o under_o my_o foot_n satan_n be_v ready_a at_o hand_n to_o accuse_v i_o but_o he_o have_v nothing_o in_o i_o the_o sight_n of_o death_n affright_v i_o but_o death_n be_v the_o end_n of_o my_o sin_n and_o the_o beginning_n of_o a_o holy_a life_n now_o at_o length_n shall_v i_o be_v able_a perfect_o to_o please_v thou_o o_o my_o god_n now_o at_o length_n shall_v i_o be_v confirm_v in_o goodness_n and_o virtue_n satan_n terrify_v i_o with_o my_o sin_n but_o let_v he_o accuse_v he_o which_o take_v upon_o he_o my_o infirmity_n 53.4_o who_o the_o lord_n have_v smite_v for_o my_o sin_n the_o debt_n which_o i_o owe_v be_v great_a indeed_o and_o i_o can_v pay_v any_o part_n thereof_o but_o my_o trust_n be_v in_o the_o riches_n and_o bounty_n of_o he_o that_o have_v undertake_v the_o payment_n let_v he_o discharge_v i_o who_o have_v make_v himself_o surety_n for_o i_o let_v he_o pay_v for_o i_o who_o take_v my_o debt_n upon_o himself_o i_o have_v sin_v o_o lord_n and_o my_o sin_n be_v many_o and_o grievous_a but_o this_o horrible_a sin_n i_o will_v not_o commit_v to_o make_v thou_o a_o liar_n who_o by_o thy_o word_n work_n and_o oath_n do_v testify_v that_o satisfaction_n be_v make_v for_o my_o iniquity_n i_o be_o not_o afraid_a by_o reason_n of_o my_o sin_n for_o thou_o be_v my_o righteousness_n i_o be_o not_o afraid_a by_o reason_n of_o my_o ignorance_n for_o thou_o be_v my_o wisdom_n i_o be_o not_o afraid_a of_o death_n for_o thou_o be_v my_o life_n i_o be_o not_o afraid_a of_o my_o error_n for_o thou_o be_v my_o truth_n i_o be_o not_o afraid_a of_o corruption_n for_o thou_o be_v my_o resurrection_n i_o be_o not_o afraid_a of_o the_o sorrow_n of_o death_n for_o thou_o be_v my_o joy_n i_o be_o not_o afraid_a of_o the_o severity_n of_o judgement_n 1.30_o for_o thou_o be_v my_o righteousness_n distil_v upon_o my_o wither_a soul_n the_o dew_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o quicken_a consolation_n my_o spirit_n wax_v dry_a but_o it_o shall_v short_o rejoice_v in_o thou_o my_o flesh_n do_v languish_v and_o be_v wither_v but_o it_o shall_v short_o bud_v forth_o i_o be_o subject_a to_o corruption_n but_o thou_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o corruption_n for_o thou_o have_v deliver_v i_o from_o all_o evil_n thou_o have_v create_v i_o how_o then_o can_v the_o workmanship_n of_o thy_o hand_n be_v dissolve_v thou_o have_v redeem_v i_o from_o all_o my_o enemy_n how_o then_o can_v death_n have_v rule_n over_o i_o thou_o have_v bestow_v thy_o body_n and_o blood_n and_o all_o that_o thou_o have_v yea_o even_a thyself_o for_o my_o salvation_n how_o then_o shall_v death_n withhold_v they_o which_o thou_o have_v redeem_v with_o so_o precious_a a_o ransom_n thou_o lord_n jesus_n be_v righteousness_n itself_o so_o than_o my_o sin_n can_v prevail_v against_o thou_o thou_o be_v life_n itself_o and_o the_o resurrection_n so_o than_o my_o death_n can_v prevail_v against_o thou_o thou_o be_v god_n therefore_o satan_n can_v prevail_v against_o thou_o 1.22_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o the_o earnest_n of_o thy_o spirit_n in_o that_o do_v i_o glory_v in_o that_o do_v i_o triumph_v and_o be_o full_o persuade_v without_o doubt_v that_o i_o shall_v be_v admit_v to_o the_o marriage_n of_o the_o lamb_n most_o dear_a bridegroom_n 19.7_o thou_o be_v my_o wedding-garment_n which_o i_o put_v on_o in_o baptism_n thou_o shall_v cover_v my_o nakedness_n 3.25_o neither_o will_v i_o sow_v the_o supplement_n of_o my_o righteousness_n to_o this_o most_o precious_a and_o beautiful_a garment_n what_o be_v man_n righteousness_n but_o the_o cloth_n of_o a_o menstruous_a woman_n 64.6_o how_o then_o can_v i_o dare_v to_o patch_v that_o most_o precious_a garment_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n with_o this_o abominable_a rag_n in_o this_o garment_n will_v i_o appear_v before_o thy_o face_n in_o judgement_n when_o thou_o shall_v judge_v the_o world_n in_o righteousness_n and_o equity_n 17.31_o in_o this_o garment_n will_v i_o appear_v before_o thy_o face_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n this_o garment_n shall_v cover_v my_o confusion_n and_o reproach_n that_o no_o man_n remember_v it_o any_o more_o for_o ever_o there_o shall_v i_o appear_v glorious_a and_o holy_a in_o thy_o sight_n and_o this_o my_o flesh_n this_o my_o body_n shall_v be_v array_v with_o beatifical_a glory_n which_o glory_n shall_v be_v
he_o have_v already_o punish_v in_o his_o son_n the_o truth_n of_o the_o lord_n endure_v for_o ever_o as_o i_o live_v say_v the_o lord_n 33.11_o i_o will_v not_o the_o death_n of_o a_o sinner_n but_o rather_o that_o he_o turn_v from_o his_o wickedness_n and_o live_v 11.28_o come_v unto_o i_o all_o you_o that_o labour_n and_o be_v heavy_a lade_v and_o i_o will_v refresh_v you_o say_v our_o saviour_n shall_v we_o make_v god_n a_o liar_n and_o labour_n by_o the_o weight_n of_o our_o sin_n to_o bear_v down_o his_o mercy_n to_o make_v god_n a_o liar_n and_o to_o deny_v his_o mercy_n austinâ—_n be_v a_o great_a sin_n than_o all_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n and_o therefore_o judas_n sin_v more_o in_o despair_v than_o the_o jew_n in_o crucify_a christ._n but_o rather_o where_o sin_n have_v abound_v 5.20_o there_o also_o grace_n have_v abound_v much_o more_o and_o overweigh_v our_o sin_n by_o infinite_a degree_n for_o sin_n be_v but_o the_o sin_n of_o man_n but_o grace_n be_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n sin_n be_v temporal_a but_o the_o grace_n of_o our_o lord_n be_v from_o eternity_n to_o eternity_n satisfaction_n have_v be_v make_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v repair_v by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v establish_v for_o ever_o unto_o which_o i_o betake_v myself_o as_o a_o devout_a suppliant_a meditat._n xi_o of_o the_o satisfaction_n make_v for_o our_o sin_n the_o death_n of_o christ_n be_v life_n to_o thou_o if_o thou_o a_o christian_n true_o be_v 11.28_o come_v unto_o i_o all_o you_o that_o labour_n and_o be_v heavy_a lade_v and_o i_o will_v refresh_v you_o they_o be_v the_o word_n of_o our_o saviour_n it_o be_v true_a indeed_o lord_n jesus_n i_o be_o burden_v overmuch_o and_o i_o sigh_v under_o the_o weight_n of_o my_o sin_n but_o i_o make_v haste_n unto_o thou_o the_o fountain_n of_o live_a water_n come_v unto_o i_o lord_n jesus_n that_o so_o i_o may_v come_v unto_o thou_o i_o come_v unto_o thou_o lord_n because_o thou_o first_o come_v unto_o i_o i_o come_v unto_o thou_o lord_n jesus_n and_o with_o anxiety_n i_o desire_v thou_o for_o i_o find_v no_o goodness_n in_o myself_o but_o if_o i_o find_v any_o goodness_n in_o myself_o i_o shall_v not_o with_o such_o anxiety_n desire_v thou_o true_a lord_n jesus_n i_o labour_v and_o be_o heavy_a lade_v neither_o can_v i_o compare_v myself_o with_o any_o of_o the_o saint_n or_o penitent_a sinner_n unless_o it_o be_v with_o the_o thief_n upon_o the_o cross_n lord_n have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o thou_o which_o have_v mercy_v on_o the_o thief_n upon_o the_o cross_n i_o have_v live_v wicked_o i_o have_v live_v iâ—_n sin_n but_o i_o desire_v to_o die_v the_o death_n of_o the_o holy_a and_o righteous_a but_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n be_v far_o from_o my_o heart_n therefore_o to_o thy_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n do_v i_o fly_v let_v thy_o soul_n lord_n jesus_n succour_v i_o let_v it_o succour_v i_o see_v that_o thou_o lay_v it_o down_o for_o a_o price_n of_o redemption_n for_o many_o let_v thy_o most_o sacred_a body_n which_o be_v afflict_v with_o rod_n 2d_o spitting_n buffet_n and_o thorn_n and_o fasten_v to_o the_o cross_n for_o i_o let_v that_o succour_v i_o let_v thy_o sacred_a and_o holy_a blood_n o_o jesus_n let_v that_o blood_n succour_v i_o 19.34_o which_o run_v out_o of_o thy_o side_n at_o thy_o death_n and_o passion_n which_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o our_o sin_n let_v thy_o most_o holy_a divinity_n succour_v i_o iren._n thy_o divinity_n which_o uphold_v thy_o humanity_n at_o thy_o passion_n which_o also_o rest_v and_o not_o show_v itself_o the_o great_a mystery_n of_o our_o redemption_n be_v finish_v which_o add_v infinite_a strength_n and_o weight_n unto_o thy_o passion_n 20.28_o insomuch_o that_o god_n by_o his_o own_o blood_n have_v purchase_v unto_o himself_n i_o miserable_a man_n let_v thy_o wound_n succour_v i_o in_o which_o all_o my_o cure_n consist_v let_v thy_o most_o holy_a passion_n succour_v i_o let_v thy_o merit_n succour_v i_o as_o be_v my_o last_o refuge_n and_o a_o remedy_n against_o my_o sin_n for_o in_o that_o thou_o suffer_v thou_o suffer_v for_o i_o therefore_o in_o that_o thou_o merit_v thou_o merit_v for_o i_o and_o for_o my_o unworthiness_n 5.8_o therefore_o god_n commend_v his_o love_n towards_o we_o and_o prove_v it_o by_o a_o testimony_n surpass_v the_o understanding_n of_o all_o man_n yea_o of_o the_o angel_n themselves_o in_o that_o christ_n die_v for_o we_o when_o as_o yet_o we_o be_v sinner_n and_o the_o enemy_n of_o god_n â—0_n who_o can_v choose_v but_o admire_v this_o who_o can_v choose_v but_o be_v astonish_v at_o it_o the_o son_n of_o god_n entreat_v by_o no_o man_n yea_o hate_v of_o all_o man_n in_o great_a mercy_n entreat_v for_o we_o who_o be_v sinner_n and_o his_o enemy_n neither_o entreat_v he_o only_o but_o also_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n for_o we_o by_o his_o most_o poor_a nativity_n by_o his_o most_o holy_a life_n by_o his_o most_o bitter_a passion_n by_o his_o 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in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n and_o we_o have_v receive_v from_o thou_o the_o word_n oâ—_n eternal_a life_n 68_o attend_v and_o raise_v up_o thyself_o o_o my_o soul_n before_o we_o be_v sinner_n by_o nature_n but_o now_o we_o be_v just_a by_o grace_n before_o we_o be_v enemy_n but_o now_o we_o be_v friend_n and_o kinsfolk_n before_o our_o help_n be_v in_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n but_o now_o it_o be_v in_o christ_n his_o life_n before_o we_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n but_o now_o we_o be_v quicken_v in_o christ_n oh_o the_o exceed_a love_n of_o god_n 2.4_o wherewith_o he_o love_v we_o oh_o the_o superabundant_a riches_n of_o his_o grace_n whereby_o he_o have_v in_o heaven_n provide_v a_o place_n for_o we_o oh_o the_o tender_a mercy_n of_o our_o god_n whereby_o the_o dayspring_n from_o on_o high_a have_v visit_v we_o 1.78_o but_o if_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n have_v bring_v unto_o we_o righteousness_n and_o life_n what_o shall_v his_o life_n do_v if_o our_o saviour_n die_v pay_v the_o 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consider_v the_o power_n of_o faith_n and_o give_v thanks_o unto_o god_n who_o be_v the_o only_a giver_n thereof_o it_o be_v faith_n alone_o that_o do_v in_o such_o manner_n ingraft_v we_o into_o christ_n that_o as_o vine-branche_n do_v draw_v their_o sap_n from_o the_o vine_n 15.4_o so_o we_o also_o from_o he_o do_v draw_v life_n righteousness_n and_o salvation_n adam_n fall_v from_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o lose_v the_o divine_a image_n by_o his_o incredulity_n but_o we_o be_v again_o receive_v to_o grace_n and_o the_o image_n of_o god_n begin_v to_o be_v renew_v in_o we_o by_o faith_n by_o faith_n christ_n become_v
treachery_n be_v much_o to_o be_v fear_v in_o prosperity_n he_o lift_v we_o up_o with_o pride_n in_o adversity_n he_o drive_v we_o to_o despair_v if_o he_o see_v a_o man_n delight_v with_o frugality_n he_o entangle_v he_o in_o the_o fetter_n of_o unsatiable_a covetousness_n if_o he_o see_v a_o man_n of_o a_o heroical_a spirit_n he_o set_v he_o on_o fire_n with_o flame_a anger_n if_o he_o see_v a_o man_n somewhat_o merry_a than_o ordinary_a he_o incite_v he_o to_o burn_v with_o lust_n those_o who_o he_o see_v to_o be_v zealous_a in_o religion_n he_o labour_v to_o entangle_v in_o vain_a superstition_n those_o who_o he_o see_v exalt_v to_o dignity_n he_o prick_v they_o forward_o with_o the_o spur_n of_o ambition_n when_o he_o allure_v a_o man_n to_o sin_n he_o amplify_v god_n mercy_n and_o when_o he_o have_v cast_v he_o headlong_o into_o sin_n he_o amplify_v god_n justice_n first_o he_o will_v lead_v a_o man_n to_o presumption_n and_o afterward_o he_o labour_v to_o bring_v he_o to_o desperation_n bernard_n sometime_o he_o assault_v outward_o by_o persecution_n sometime_o he_o assault_v inward_o by_o fiery_a tentation_n sometime_o he_o set_v upon_o we_o open_o and_o by_o force_n sometime_o secret_o and_o by_o fraud_n in_o eat_v he_o set_v before_o we_o gluttony_n in_o generate_a austin_n luxury_n in_o exercise_v sluggishness_n in_o converse_v envy_n in_o govern_v covetousness_n in_o correct_v anger_n in_o dignity_n pride_n in_o the_o heart_n he_o set_v evil_a cogitation_n in_o the_o mouth_n false_a speaking_n in_o the_o other_o member_n wicked_a action_n when_o we_o be_v awake_a he_o move_v we_o to_o ill_a work_n when_o we_o be_v asleep_a he_o move_v we_o to_o filthy_a dream_n so_o then_o in_o every_o place_n and_o in_o every_o thing_n we_o must_v beware_v of_o the_o devil_n treachery_n we_o sleep_v but_o he_o watch_v we_o be_v secure_a and_o he_o go_v about_o like_o a_o roar_a lion_n 5.8_o if_o thou_o shall_v see_v a_o lion_n ready_a to_o assault_v thou_o how_o will_v thou_o fear_v and_o tremble_v when_o thou_o hear_v that_o the_o infernal_a lion_n lie_v in_o wait_n for_o thou_o do_v thou_o sleep_v sound_o on_o both_o ear_n consider_v therefore_o thou_o faithful_a soul_n the_o treachery_n of_o this_o most_o potent_a enemy_n and_o seek_v the_o aid_n of_o spiritual_a arm_n 6.14_o let_v thy_o loin_n be_v gird_v with_o the_o girdle_n of_o truth_n and_o cover_v with_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n put_v on_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n and_o thou_o shall_v then_o be_v safe_a from_o the_o devil_n tentation_n hide_v thyself_o in_o the_o hole_n of_o christ_n wound_n 2.14_o as_o often_o as_o thou_o be_v terrify_v by_o the_o dart_n of_o this_o malignant_a serpent_n the_o true_a believer_n be_v in_o christ_n as_o therefore_o satan_n have_v no_o power_n over_o christ_n 14.30_o so_o have_v he_o no_o power_n over_o the_o true_a believer_n let_v thy_o foot_n be_v shod_a with_o the_o preparation_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o peace_n 6.15_o let_v our_o confession_n of_o christ_n be_v always_o hear_v in_o our_o mouth_n so_o no_o tentation_n of_o the_o devil_n shall_v hurt_v we_o the_o word_n of_o the_o enchanter_n do_v not_o so_o drive_v away_o the_o corporal_a serpent_n as_o the_o voice_n of_o constant_a confession_n do_v put_v to_o flight_v this_o spiritual_a serpent_n take_v the_o shield_n of_o faith_n to_o quench_v all_o the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o this_o most_o wicked_a enemy_n 6.16_o faith_n remove_v mountain_n 17.20_o understand_v the_o mountain_n of_o doubt_n persecution_n and_o tentation_n the_o israelite_n who_o doore-post_n be_v sign_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o paschal_n lamb_n 12.13_o be_v not_o smite_v by_o the_o destroy_a angel_n so_o likewise_o those_o who_o heart_n be_v by_o faith_n sprinkle_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n shall_v not_o be_v hurt_v by_o this_o destroyer_n faith_n rely_v upon_o god_n promise_n now_o satan_n can_v overthrow_v god_n promise_n therefore_o satan_n can_v prevail_v against_o faith_n faith_n be_v the_o light_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o tentation_n of_o the_o malignant_a spirit_n do_v soon_o appear_v through_o this_o light_n by_o faith_n our_o sin_n be_v throw_v into_o the_o profound_a 7.19_o sea_n of_o godâ—_n mercy_n and_o in_o that_o the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o the_o devil_n shall_v be_v easy_o quench_v we_o must_v put_v on_o likewise_o the_o helmet_n of_o salvation_n that_o be_v holy_a hope_n gregor_n endure_v tentation_n and_o expect_v a_o issue_n out_o of_o the_o tentation_n for_o god_n be_v the_o moderator_n of_o they_o that_o contend_v and_o the_o crown_n of_o they_o that_o overcome_v if_o there_o be_v no_o enemy_n than_o no_o fight_n savanar_n if_o no_o fight_n no_o victory_n if_o no_o victory_n no_o crown_n better_a be_v that_o fight_n that_o bring_v we_o near_o to_o god_n than_o that_o peace_n which_o alienate_v we_o from_o god_n we_o must_v also_o take_v the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n nâ—zianz_n let_v the_o consolation_n in_o scripture_n prevail_v more_o with_o thou_o than_o the_o contradiction_n of_o the_o devil_n christ_n overcome_v all_o satan_n tentation_n by_o the_o word_n 4.4_o and_o still_o by_o the_o word_n christian_n overcome_v all_o satan_n tentation_n to_o conclude_v in_o prayer_n thou_o have_v great_a aid_n against_o tentation_n austin_n as_o often_o as_o the_o little_a ship_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v ready_a to_o be_v overwhelm_v with_o the_o wave_n of_o tentation_n awake_a christ_n by_o thy_o prayer_n we_o overcome_v visible_a enemy_n by_o strike_v but_o we_o overcome_v our_o invisible_a enemy_n by_o pour_v forth_o prayer_n fight_v thou_o o_o christ_n both_o in_o we_o and_o for_o we_o that_o so_o through_o thou_o we_o also_o may_v overcome_v meditat._n xxviii_o general_n rule_v of_o a_o godly_a life_n he_o be_v only_o wise_a who_o god_n do_v know_v and_o do_v by_o life_n his_o knowledge_n show_v every_o day_n thou_o draw_v near_a to_o thy_o death_n judgement_n 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the_o flower_n of_o thy_o youth_n it_o be_v uncertain_a whether_o the_o young_a man_n shall_v live_v till_o he_o be_v old_a but_o it_o be_v certain_a that_o destruction_n be_v prepare_v for_o the_o young_a man_n which_o be_v impenitent_a no_o age_n be_v fit_a for_o god_n service_n than_o youth_n which_o flourish_v in_o strength_n both_o of_o body_n and_o mind_n for_o no_o man_n sake_n undertake_v a_o evil_a cause_n for_o it_o be_v not_o that_o man_n but_o god_n that_o shall_v hereafter_o judge_v thou_o do_v not_o therefore_o prefer_v the_o favour_n of_o man_n before_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n either_o we_o go_v forward_o or_o else_o we_o go_v backward_o therefore_o examine_v thy_o life_n every_o day_n whether_o thou_o go_v forward_o or_o backward_o in_o the_o study_n of_o piety_n to_o stand_v in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v to_o go_v back_o do_v not_o delight_v then_o to_o stand_v still_o in_o the_o course_n of_o godliness_n but_o study_v always_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n bernard_n in_o thy_o conversation_n be_v courteous_a towards_o all_o grievous_a to_o none_o familiar_a with_o few_o to_o god_n live_v pious_o to_o thyself_o chaste_o to_o thy_o neighbour_n just_o show_v favour_n to_o thy_o friend_n show_v patience_n towards_o thy_o enemy_n show_v thy_o good_a will_n towards_o all_o and_o thy_o bounty_n to_o who_o thou_o be_v able_a in_o thy_o life_n die_v daily_o unto_o thyself_o and_o unto_o thy_o vice_n so_o in_o death_n thou_o shall_v live_v unto_o god_n let_v mercy_n appear_v in_o thy_o affection_n courtesy_n in_o thy_o countenance_n hugâ—_n humility_n in_o thy_o attire_n modesty_n in_o thy_o neighbourhood_n and_o patience_n in_o tribulation_n always_o think_v upon_o three_o thing_n past_a the_o evil_n commit_v the_o good_a omit_v and_o the_o time_n pretermit_v always_o
and_o virtue_n be_v better_a than_o all_o earthly_a riches_n wherefore_o because_o virtue_n please_v god_n but_o riches_n do_v not_o please_v he_o without_o virtue_n the_o poverty_n of_o christ_n must_v be_v more_o acceptable_a unto_o we_o bernard_n than_o the_o riches_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n poverty_n be_v sanctify_v through_o christ._n he_o be_v poor_a in_o his_o nativity_n poor_a in_o his_o life_n and_o poor_a of_o all_o at_o his_o death_n why_o do_v thou_o stick_v then_o to_o prefer_v poverty_n before_o worldly_a riches_n when_o as_o christ_n prefer_v it_o before_o heavenly_a riches_n how_o will_v he_o commit_v his_o soul_n unto_o god_n who_o do_v not_o commit_v unto_o he_o the_o care_n of_o his_o body_n how_o will_v he_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o his_o brother_n who_o do_v not_o bestow_v his_o riches_n upon_o he_o riches_n bring_v forth_o labour_n in_o the_o get_n fear_v in_o the_o possess_n and_o grief_n in_o the_o lose_n and_o which_o be_v most_o to_o be_v lament_v the_o labour_n of_o the_o covetous_a do_v not_o only_o perish_v but_o it_o cause_v they_o also_o to_o perish_v as_o bernard_n teach_v thy_o love_n be_v thy_o god_n 6.21_o where_o thy_o treasure_n be_v there_o will_v thy_o heart_n be_v also_o he_o that_o love_v these_o bodily_a worldly_a and_o perish_a riches_n can_v love_v the_o spiritual_a heavenly_a and_o eternal_a riches_n wherefore_o because_o those_o press_v down_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n and_o draw_v it_o downward_o but_o these_o lift_v it_o upward_o austin_n the_o love_n of_o earthly_a thing_n be_v as_o the_o birdlime_n of_o spiritual_a punishment_n as_o one_o of_o the_o true_a lover_n of_o christ_n say_v 19.26_o lot_n wife_n which_o be_v turn_v into_o a_o pillar_n of_o salt_n do_v yet_o preach_v unto_o we_o not_o to_o look_v back_o to_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v in_o the_o world_n but_o to_o go_v straight_o on_o to_o our_o heavenly_a country_n 4.22_o the_o apostle_n leave_v all_o and_o followed_z christ._n wherefore_o 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sacrifice_n this_o our_o belove_a son_n 22.3_o that_o be_v the_o concupiscence_n of_o our_o soul_n by_o renounce_v voluntary_o all_o pleasure_n and_o by_o embrace_v the_o bitterness_n of_o the_o cross_n it_o be_v not_o a_o plain_a way_n strew_v with_o rose_n but_o a_o sharp_a way_n and_o set_v with_o thorn_n that_o lead_v unto_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n the_o outward_a man_n increase_v by_o pleasure_n but_o the_o inward_a man_n by_o the_o cross_n and_o by_o tribulation_n as_o much_o as_o the_o outward_a man_n be_v augment_v so_o much_o be_v the_o inward_a man_n diminish_v pleasure_n serve_v the_o body_n but_o the_o true_a godly_a have_v least_o care_n of_o their_o body_n and_o the_o great_a care_n of_o their_o soul._n pleasure_n do_v captivate_v our_o heart_n that_o they_o can_v be_v free_a in_o the_o love_n of_o god_n not_o pleasure_n but_o the_o contempt_n of_o pleasure_n at_o death_n shall_v thou_o carry_v away_o with_o thou_o and_o bring_v to_o judgement_n let_v the_o fear_n 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earthly_a husk_n of_o the_o swine_n he_o can_v not_o free_o fly_v up_o to_o god_n 15.16_o who_o heart_n be_v hold_v captive_a with_o the_o love_n of_o this_o world_n the_o love_n of_o god_n can_v enter_v in_o there_o where_o the_o heart_n be_v full_a with_o the_o love_n of_o this_o world_n quench_v in_o i_o therefore_o o_o god_n my_o love_n the_o desire_n of_o earthly_a thing_n take_v from_o i_o this_o bond_n of_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n scour_v the_o vessel_n of_o my_o heart_n that_o i_o may_v love_v thou_o with_o sincere_a love_n and_o cleave_v unto_o thou_o with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n 2.25_o alas_o why_o shall_v i_o love_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v in_o the_o world_n see_v that_o they_o can_v satisfy_v my_o soul_n which_o be_v create_v for_o eternity_n nor_o recompense_v i_o again_o love_v for_o love_n he_o shall_v my_o soul_n love_n with_o who_o she_o shall_v dwell_v for_o ever_o thither_o will_v i_o send_v before_o the_o desire_n of_o my_o heart_n where_o eternal_a 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all_o other_o creature_n then_o for_o a_o man_n to_o deny_v himself_o that_o which_o i_o can_v therefore_o in_o myself_o perfect_a perfect_a thou_o in_o i_o i_o beseech_v thou_o let_v the_o desire_n of_o my_o own_o will_v keep_v silence_n that_o i_o may_v hearken_v unto_o thy_o divine_a oracle_n let_v the_o rootie_a string_n of_o the_o love_n of_o myself_o be_v root_v out_o of_o my_o heart_n that_o the_o most_o sweet_a plant_n of_o divine_a love_n may_v grow_v in_o i_o let_v i_o die_v whole_o unto_o my_o self_n and_o my_o own_o concupiscence_n that_o i_o may_v live_v whole_o unto_o thou_o and_o thy_o will_n my_o will_n be_v changeable_a and_o movable_a wander_a and_o unconstant_a grant_v therefore_o that_o i_o may_v submit_v my_o will_n to_o thy_o will_n and_o cleave_v inseparable_o unto_o thou_o who_o art_n alone_o the_o immutable_a and_o eternal_a good_a then_o do_v divine_a virtue_n grow_v in_o we_o when_o natural_a strength_n decay_v in_o we_o we_o then_o at_o length_n be_v our_o 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knowledge_n in_o my_o mind_n o_o christ_n thou_o which_o be_v the_o true_a glory_n of_o thy_o father_n work_n in_o my_o heart_n this_o abnegation_n of_o my_o own_o honour_n it_o be_v better_a for_o i_o in_o thou_o then_o in_o myself_o where_o i_o be_o not_o there_o be_o i_o most_o happy_a my_o infirmity_n desire_v to_o be_v strengthen_v by_o thy_o virtue_n my_o nothing_o look_v up_o unto_o thy_o be_v 10._o let_v thy_o holy_a will_v be_v do_v in_o the_o earth_n of_o my_o flesh_n that_o thy_o heavenly_a kingdom_n may_v come_v into_o my_o soul._n mortify_v in_o i_o the_o love_n of_o myself_o and_o of_o my_o own_o honour_n that_o it_o may_v not_o hinder_v the_o come_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a kingdom_n
by_o thy_o guard_n and_o uphold_v by_o thy_o aid_n i_o may_v become_v at_o length_n the_o conqueror_n within_o be_v fear_n 7.5_o without_o be_v fight_n for_o within_o the_o devil_n do_v wound_v my_o soul_n with_o venomous_a and_o fiery_a dart_n of_o tentation_n without_o he_o weary_v i_o with_o sundry_a adversity_n and_o a_o thousand_o kind_n of_o treachery_n he_o be_v a_o serpent_n for_o his_o subtlety_n and_o fallacy_n a_o lion_n for_o his_o violence_n and_o invasion_n a_o dragon_n for_o his_o cruelty_n and_o oppression_n he_o attempt_v to_o assault_v the_o very_a captain_n of_o the_o heavenly_a host_n and_o will_v he_o spare_v i_o a_o common_a soldier_n he_o do_v not_o doubt_v to_o set_v himself_o in_o opposition_n against_o the_o very_a head_n and_o what_o wonder_v then_o if_o he_o go_v about_o to_o overthrow_v a_o weak_a member_n of_o the_o mystical_a body_n there_o be_v no_o power_n in_o i_o to_o withstand_v he_o be_v strong_a and_o arm_a there_o be_v no_o wisdom_n in_o i_o to_o escape_v the_o snare_n and_o begin_v of_o this_o engineer_n that_o have_v a_o thousand_o stratagem_n to_o thou_o therefore_o with_o humble_a sigh_n do_v i_o betake_v myself_o who_o power_n can_v be_v term_v and_o who_o wisdom_n can_v be_v number_v be_v present_a with_o i_o o_o christ_n thou_o which_o be_v the_o most_o strong_a lion_n of_o the_o tribe_n of_o judah_n 5_o that_o in_o thou_o and_o through_o thou_o i_o may_v be_v able_a to_o get_v the_o conquest_n over_o that_o lion_n of_o hell_n thou_o have_v fight_v and_o overcome_v for_o i_o fight_v likewise_o and_o overcome_v in_o i_o 9_o that_o thy_o strength_n may_v be_v perfect_v in_o my_o weakness_n enlighten_v the_o eye_n of_o my_o mind_n that_o i_o may_v discern_v the_o treachery_n of_o satan_n direct_v my_o foot_n that_o i_o may_v escape_v his_o hide_a snare_n let_v the_o victory_n in_o tentation_n be_v a_o testimony_n unto_o my_o heart_n of_o my_o heavenly_a regeneration_n let_v the_o presence_n of_o thy_o grace_n confirm_v unto_o i_o the_o promise_n of_o victory_n furnish_v i_o and_o arm_v i_o with_o the_o strength_n of_o thy_o fortitude_n that_o in_o this_o combat_n i_o may_v be_v able_a to_o stand_v and_o hereafter_o judge_v he_o 6.3_o of_o who_o i_o be_o now_o oppugn_v the_o more_o in_o number_n and_o the_o more_o dangerous_a the_o treacherous_a assault_n of_o this_o enemy_n be_v the_o more_o ardent_o do_v i_o flee_v unto_o the_o aid_n of_o thy_o mercy_n one_o while_o he_o inspire_v into_o i_o the_o unsatiable_a desire_n of_o earthly_a thing_n that_o have_v bind_v i_o in_o the_o fetter_n of_o avarice_n he_o may_v lead_v i_o out_o of_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n another_o while_n he_o inflame_v i_o with_o the_o fire_n of_o anger_n that_o my_o heart_n may_v burn_v within_o i_o till_o i_o have_v do_v my_o neighbour_n some_o mischief_n another_o while_n he_o solicit_v i_o to_o lust_n and_o the_o love_n of_o pleasure_n another_o while_n he_o suggest_v into_o my_o mind_n envy_v and_o ambition_n before_o he_o precipitate_v and_o throw_v i_o headlong_o into_o sin_n he_o persuade_v i_o it_o be_v light_a than_o the_o air_n or_o a_o feather_n or_o a_o autumn_n leaf_n and_o this_o be_v to_o make_v i_o secure_v and_o when_o he_o have_v precipitate_v i_o into_o sin_n than_o he_o tell_v i_o it_o be_v great_a than_o the_o universe_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o more_o weighty_a than_o the_o balance_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o this_o be_v to_o make_v i_o despair_v these_o so_o many_o and_o so_o great_a and_o treacherous_a assault_n and_o fallacy_n i_o can_v foresee_v how_o much_o less_o than_o shall_v i_o be_v able_a of_o myself_o to_o escape_v they_o unto_o thou_o therefore_o do_v i_o flee_v who_o be_v my_o strength_n and_o the_o rock_n of_o my_o fortitude_n for_o ever_o amen_n prayer_n xiiii_o he_o pray_v for_o a_o bless_a departure_n out_o of_o this_o life_n and_o for_o a_o bless_a resurrection_n unto_o life_n everlasting_a o_o jesus_n christ_n son_n of_o the_o everliving_a god_n thou_o that_o be_v crucify_v and_o raise_v up_o again_o for_o we_o thou_o that_o do_v destroy_v our_o death_n by_o thy_o death_n thou_o that_o have_v merit_v by_o thy_o resurrection_n a_o bless_a resurrection_n for_o we_o unto_o life_n everlasting_a i_o worship_v thou_o i_o pray_v unto_o thou_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n the_o only_a true_a god_n together_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o grant_v unto_o i_o a_o happy_a egress_n out_o of_o the_o misery_n of_o this_o life_n and_o a_o bless_a ingress_n in_o the_o resurrection_n and_o in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n unto_o life_n everlasting_a i_o know_v that_o there_o be_v a_o appoint_a term_n of_o my_o life_n in_o thy_o divine_a determination_n 9.27_o and_o that_o after_o death_n follow_v judgement_n be_v present_a with_o i_o in_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n thou_o that_o suffer_v death_n for_o i_o on_o the_o cross_n protect_v i_o in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n thou_o that_o be_v for_o i_o unjust_o condemn_v when_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o this_o my_o earthly_a house_n shall_v be_v dissolve_v 5.1_o lead_v my_o soul_n into_o a_o habitation_n in_o my_o heavenly_a country_n when_o my_o eye_n shall_v be_v darken_v in_o the_o agony_n of_o death_n kindle_v in_o my_o heart_n the_o light_n of_o save_v faith_n when_o my_o ear_n shall_v be_v stop_v in_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n speak_v unto_o i_o inward_o by_o thy_o spirit_n and_o comfort_v i_o when_o a_o cold_a sweat_n do_v come_v forth_o out_o of_o my_o die_a member_n make_v i_o to_o remember_v thy_o bloody_a sweat_n 22.44_o which_o be_v a_o sufficient_a ransom_n for_o my_o sin_n and_o a_o defensive_a remedy_n for_o i_o against_o death_n in_o thy_o sweat_n there_o appear_v fervency_n in_o thy_o blood_n a_o price_n and_o in_o the_o run_n down_o thereof_o sufficiency_n when_o my_o speech_n shall_v begin_v to_o fail_v i_o in_o that_o last_o agony_n grant_v that_o i_o may_v sigh_v unto_o thou_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n when_o 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which_o thou_o do_v consummate_v all_o upon_o the_o cross_n and_o receive_v my_o soul_n 23.46_o which_o thou_o have_v redeem_v with_o so_o dear_a a_o price_n when_o i_o shall_v commend_v it_o into_o thy_o hand_n let_v a_o bless_a resurrection_n follow_v a_o bless_a death_n in_o that_o great_a day_n of_o thy_o severe_a judgement_n deliver_v i_o from_o that_o cruel_a sentence_n thou_o which_o in_o my_o life_n do_v with_o thy_o ready_a help_n protect_v i_o let_v my_o sin_n be_v cover_v with_o the_o shadow_n of_o thy_o grace_n 7.19_o and_o overwhelm_v in_o the_o bottom_n of_o the_o sea_n 25.29_o let_v my_o soul_n be_v bind_v up_o in_o the_o bundle_n of_o the_o live_n that_o with_o all_o the_o elect_v i_o may_v come_v into_o the_o fellowship_n of_o everlasting_a joy_n amen_n the_o four_o part._n of_o supplication_n for_o other_o the_o argument_n the_o meditation_n of_o our_o neighbour_n want_n and_o indigency_n concern_v the_o common_a good_a and_o welfare_n of_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n anâ—_n make_v we_o look_v upon_o other_o misery_n as_o our_o own_o this_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o true_a and_o sincere_a charity_n which_o bind_v we_o altogether_o into_o one_o mystical_a body_n under_o one_o head_n which_o be_v christ_n and_o commend_v unto_o we_o a_o serious_a care_n of_o the_o whole_a church_n and_o of_o all_o the_o particular_a member_n thereof_o that_o be_v not_o a_o true_a member_n of_o the_o body_n which_o labour_v not_o as_o much_o as_o in_o it_o lie_v to_o preserve_v in_o safety_n the_o whole_a structure_n of_o the_o body_n that_o be_v not_o a_o true_a member_n of_o the_o 〈…〉_z that_o suffer_v and_o the_o same_o reason_n be_v of_o force_n in_o the_o mystical_a body_n of_o christ._n