Selected quad for the lemma: duty_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
duty_n	answ_n	commandment_n	quest_n	1,032	5	11.5572	5	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A28901	A light from Christ leading unto Christ by the star of his word, or, The rich jewel of Christian divinity practically explained in the principles enlightening the children of God how to meet Christ in his ordinances and by strength from Christ to walk comfortably with Christ in the whole course of their lives ... by way of catechism or dialogue, not to answer verbatim or by wrote ... but each one according to his own sence and understanding of the question / by Immanuel Bourn of Ashover in the county of Derby, now preacher of the Gospel to the congregation in Sepulchres C.L.	Bourne, Immanuel, 1590-1672.	1646 (1646)	Wing B3855; ESTC R35779	307,398	743

the_o great_a god_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v bless_v and_o honour_v they_o that_o honour_n he_o 2.30_o 1_o sam._n 2.30_o and_o extol_v they_o who_o seek_v in_o christ_n to_o give_v god_n the_o praise_n due_a unto_o his_o name_n quest_n 28._o what_o may_v the_o diligent_a observation_n of_o all_o these_o duty_n command_v and_o sin_n forbid_v with_o the_o threaten_n and_o promise_n annex_v hold_v forth_o unto_o the_o son_n of_o man_n or_o what_o may_v this_o instruct_v ans_fw-fr first_o to_o wicked_a and_o profane_a man_n this_o hold_v forth_o and_o may_v teach_v they_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o their_o miserable_a condition_n live_v in_o a_o continual_a profanation_n of_o god_n name_n either_o in_o his_o title_n word_n ordinance_n or_o work_n of_o mercy_n or_o judgement_n and_o so_o of_o a_o continual_a subjection_n to_o the_o curse_n of_o god_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a here_o and_o to_o a_o everlasting_a curse_n hereafter_o quest_n 29._o what_o further_o may_v such_o wicked_a man_n who_o be_v out_o of_o christ_n learn_v from_o hence_o ans_fw-fr not_o to_o give_v sleep_n to_o their_o eye_n with_o quiet_a nor_o take_v delight_n in_o any_o creature-comfort_n but_o wait_v on_o christ_n in_o all_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n until_o christ_n make_v they_o by_o his_o spirit_n sensible_a of_o their_o sin_n and_o misery_n and_o give_v they_o faith_n and_o repentance_n that_o close_v with_o christ_n they_o may_v be_v free_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o their_o sin_n quest_n 30._o what_o may_v the_o saint_n of_o god_n learn_v from_o hence_o by_o light_n from_o christ_n for_o instruction_n 13_o 1_o cor._n 13.9_o phil._n 3.12_o 13_o ans_fw-fr to_o see_v the_o perfection_n of_o this_o holy_a law_n of_o god_n and_o their_o own_o imperfection_n and_o seek_v daily_a to_o christ_n as_o for_o assurance_n of_o justification_n and_o pardon_n of_o sin_n so_o for_o assure_a power_n of_o sanctification_n and_o increase_n of_o strength_n from_o christ_n that_o they_o 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and_o all_o that_o in_o they_o be_v and_o rest_v the_o seven_o day_n wherefore_o the_o lord_n bless_v the_o seven_o day_n and_o hallow_v it_o quest_n 2._o what_o do_v you_o principal_o observe_v and_o consider_v in_o this_o four_o commandment_n ans_fw-fr first_o i_o observe_v the_o substance_n o●_n sum_n of_o the_o commandment_n set_v down_o in_o the_o first_o word_n remember_v the_o sabbath_n day_n to_o sanctify_v it_o or_o to_o keep_v it_o holy_a second_o the_o explication_n or_o further_a declaration_n of_o god_n will_v and_o pleasure_n in_o the_o next_o word_n that_o follow_v six_o day_n shall_v thou_o labour_v and_o do_v all_o that_o thou_o have_v to_o do_v or_o all_o thy_o work_n but_o the_o seven_o day_n be_v the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n in_o it_o thou_o shall_v not_o do_v any_o work_n thou_o nor_o thy_o son_n nor_o thy_o daughter_n thy_o manservant_n nor_o thy_o maidservant_n nor_o thy_o cattle_n nor_o thy_o stranger_n that_o be_v within_o thy_o gate_n three_o i_o observe_v the_o grand_a or_o chief_a reason_n and_o ground_n of_o this_o commandment_n in_o the_o last_o word_n for_o in_o six_o day_n the_o lord_n make_v heaven_n and_o earth_n the_o sea_n and_o all_o that_o in_o they_o be_v and_o nest_v the_o seven_o day_n wherefore_o the_o lord_n bless_v the_o seven_o day_n and_o hallow_v it_o quest_n 3._o what_o do_v you_o consider_v in_o the_o first_o of_o these_o the_o substance_n or_o sum_n of_o the_o commandment_n in_o the_o first_o word_n answ_n i_o consider_v three_o thing_n first_o the_o memento_n remember_v as_o hold_v forth_o a_o duty_n of_o mind_v rest_n deut._n 5.15_o genes_n 2.1_o 2_o 3._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d shabath_n rest_n remember_v and_o observe_v the_o sabbath_n day_n before_o it_o come_v for_o preparation_n as_o a_o day_n holy_a to_o the_o lord_n by_o his_o appointment_n of_o old_a even_o in_o paradise_n before_o the_o fall_n and_o as_o too_o much_o forget_v and_o neglect_v and_o therefore_o he_o require_v his_o peple_n to_o remember_v the_o day_n with_o great_a observation_n 4.10_o heb._n 4.10_o second_o i_o consider_v the_o day_n the_o sabbath_n day_n or_o day_n of_o rest_n the_o rest-day_n a_o day_n of_o cease_v from_o our_o own_o work_n as_o god_n do_v from_o he_o three_o i_o consider_v another_o duty_n namely_o the_o end_n to_o remember_v the_o sanctification_n of_o this_o rest_n day_n or_o separate_v and_o set_v it_o apart_o from_o common_a and_o ordinary_a work_n which_o concern_v this_o present_a natural_a life_n and_o a_o consecrate_v of_o it_o unto_o god_n and_o to_o holy_a spiritual_a work_n such_o as_o concern_v our_o spiritual_a life_n and_o these_o thing_n among_o other_o i_o observe_v considerable_a in_o the_o first_o expression_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o this_o commandment_n remember_v the_o sabbath_n day_n to_o keep_v it_o holy_a quest_n 4._o what_o do_v you_o consider_v in_o the_o second_o part_n ans_fw-fr first_o a_o permission_n and_o in_o this_o the_o equity_n of_o this_o commandment_n as_o a_o strong_a reason_n or_o motive_n to_o obedience_n six_o day_n shall_v thou_o labour_v and_o do_v all_o thy_o work_n second_o a_o commission_n or_o commandment_n to_o work_v for_o since_o god_n make_v all_o the_o seven_o day_n as_o he_o do_v all_o the_o tree_n of_o the_o garden_n 17._o gen._n 2.16_o 17._o and_o as_o he_o may_v have_v forbid_v our_o first_o parent_n half_a the_o tree_n or_o all_o but_o on_o e_z if_o he_o have_v please_v and_o that_o without_o any_o wrong_n to_o they_o yet_o do_v forbid_v they_o but_o one_o tree_n of_o the_o garden_n so_o the_o lord_n may_v have_v forbid_v we_o to_o work_v in_o three_o or_o four_o of_o the_o day_n or_o more_o yea_o in_o all_o but_o one_o day_n and_o therefore_o since_o he_o reserve_v but_o one_o whole_a day_n of_o seven_o for_o his_o solemn_a worship_n great_a cause_n we_o shall_v yield_v most_o willing_a obedience_n to_o this_o commandment_n and_o be_v careful_a to_o keep_v this_o in_o a_o holy_a rest_n to_o the_o lord_n and_o yet_o not_o misspend_v the_o six_o day_n but_o work_n in_o our_o lawful_a calling_n second_o i_o consider_v a_o declaration_n of_o of_o the_o lord_n right_a in_o this_o as_o be_v the_o lord_n own_o separate_a day_n in_o a_o special_a manner_n and_o therefore_o a_o strong_a reason_n that_o man_n shall_v not_o profane_v this_o day_n but_o keep_v it_o holy_a this_o in_o the_o next_o word_n but_o the_o seven_o day_n be_v the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n three_o i_o consider_v a_o more_o general_a and_o full_a prohibition_n of_o all_o manner_n of_o work_n in_o it_o thou_o shall_v do_v no_o manner_n of_o work_n that_o be_v of_o thy_o own_o work_n for_o which_o i_o have_v allow_v thou_o six_o day_n to_o labour_n in_o four_o i_o consider_v the_o person_n who_o be_v prohibit_v from_o work_v in_o particular_a hold_v forth_o in_o these_o seven_o expression_n first_o thou_o second_o nor_o thy_o son_n three_o nor_o thy_o daughter_n four_o nor_o thy_o manservant_n five_o nor_o thy_o make_a servant_n six_o nor_o thy_o cattle_n seven_o nor_o the_o strange_a that_o be_v within_o thy_o gate_n or_o that_o be_v within_o or_o under_o thy_o power_n jurisdiction_n protection_n or_o command_v whatsoever_o thou_o shall_v not_o profane_v the_o sabbath_n thyself_o nor_o suffer_v any_o other_o in_o thy_o power_n to_o sin_n in_o this_o respect_n quest_n 5._o what_o do_v you_o consider_v in_o the_o three_o and_o last_o part_n you_o obsorve_v the_o principal_a reason_n of_o the_o commandment_n ans_fw-fr first_a the_o lord_n own_o example_n in_o the_o great_a work_n of_o creation_n hold_v forth_o for_o our_o imitation_n for_o in_o six_o day_n the_o lord_n make_v heaven_n and_o earth_n the_o sea_n and_o all_o that_o in_o they_o be_v and_o so_o the_o lord_n

church_n of_o god_n require_v quest_n 24._o what_o be_v a_o second_o duty_n in_o public_a ans_fw-fr to_o join_v devout_o and_o understand_o with_o the_o minister_n and_o congregation_n in_o prayer_n not_o only_o attend_v with_o the_o ear_n to_o every_o confession_n of_o sin_n petition_n for_o grace_n and_o all_o the_o powr_v out_o of_o the_o minister_n soul_n in_o prayer_n but_o with_o thy_o mind_n and_o heart_n to_o go_v along_o with_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o pour_v out_o thy_o soul_n with_o he_o and_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o congregation_n in_o every_o confession_n request_n or_o give_v of_o thanks_n to_o god_n say_v amen_o in_o thy_o soul_n 27._o psal_n 85.8_o phil._n 4.13_o rom._n 8.26_o 27._o and_o in_o faith_n expect_v a_o gracious_a return_n of_o your_o prayer_n in_o god_n due_a time_n and_o this_o not_o in_o thy_o own_o strength_n but_o by_o the_o assistance_n and_o strength_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o enable_v the_o soul_n to_o wrestle_v with_o god_n in_o prayer_n 32._o gen._n 32._o quest_n 25._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n declare_v ans_fw-fr not_o to_o attend_v diligent_o with_o our_o ear_n or_o to_o wander_v and_o be_v distract_v in_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n in_o time_n of_o prayer_n or_o not_o to_o go_v along_o with_o the_o minister_n of_o god_n and_o hearty_o join_v with_o he_o in_o prayer_n according_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o rule_n of_o christ_n or_o to_o do_v this_o in_o a_o dead_a manner_n without_o any_o affection_n or_o life_n in_o prayer_n or_o not_o to_o pray_v in_o faith_n and_o in_o faith_n expect_v a_o answer_n and_o gracious_a return_n of_o our_o petition_n put_v up_o right_o in_o matter_n and_o manner_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n 19.23_o john_n 19.23_o quest_n 26._o what_o be_v a_o three_o duty_n in_o public_a for_o sanctification_n of_o this_o bless_a sabbath_n and_o rest_n day_n of_o the_o lord_n ans_fw-fr this_o concern_v both_o the_o minister_n and_o people_n of_o god_n 21._o ezra_n 7.10_o nehe._n 8.8_o ezek._n 3.17_o act_n 20.20_o 21._o and_o first_o the_o minister_n duty_n be_v to_o read_v expound_v catechise_v and_o preach_v the_o word_n of_o god_n without_o respect_n of_o person_n in_o faithfulness_n sincerity_n and_o godly_a wisdom_n not_o with_o entice_a word_n of_o man_n wisdom_n but_o in_o evidence_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o power_n and_o as_o become_v the_o minister_n of_o christ_n quest_n 27._o what_o be_v the_o minister_n sin_v contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n ans_fw-fr to_o neglect_v expound_v and_o preach_v of_o the_o word_n or_o catechise_v or_o to_o do_v it_o unfaithful_o with_o entice_a word_n of_o man_n wisdom_n and_o otherwise_o then_o become_v the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n quest_n 28._o what_o be_v the_o people_n duty_n in_o this_o particular_a and_o what_o light_n from_o christ_n for_o this_o ans_fw-fr to_o attend_v diligent_o in_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n or_o catechise_v to_o the_o voice_n of_o god_n minister_n 15._o act_n 15.14_o 15._o or_o to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v indeed_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o not_o of_o man_n and_o that_o without_o wander_v or_o sleep_v with_o hunger_n after_o the_o mind_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o word_n and_o with_o faith_n and_o obedience_n as_o become_v the_o child_n of_o god_n to_o the_o will_n of_o their_o heavenly_a father_n 4.2_o heb._n 4.2_o quest_n 29._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n of_o the_o people_n ans_fw-fr to_o neglect_v hear_v of_o god_n word_n or_o catechise_v or_o to_o hear_v it_o careless_o without_o devotion_n faith_n love_n or_o obedience_n unprofitable_o either_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n glory_n or_o our_o own_o salvation_n quest_n 30._o what_o be_v a_o four_o particular_a duty_n in_o which_o this_o rest-day_n or_o lord_n day_n be_v to_o be_v sanctify_v ans_fw-fr in_o a_o right_n communicate_v and_o partake_v of_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n according_a to_o christ_n institution_n god_n people_n be_v clothe_v upon_o with_o the_o wedding_n garment_n as_o be_v declare_v at_o large_a in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o the_o catechism_n quest_n 31._o what_o be_v the_o contrary_a sin_n to_o this_o duty_n ans_fw-fr to_o neglect_v the_o sacrament_n 30._o 2_o chron._n 30._o as_o 1_o chron._n 15.13_o 1_o cor._n 11.28_o 29_o 30._o or_o not_o to_o receive_v it_o in_o a_o due_a and_o as_o right_a order_n to_o god_n glory_n and_o our_o own_o refresh_n in_o christ_n jesus_n quest_n 32._o what_o be_v the_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v in_o private_a in_o our_o family_n after_o the_o public_a ordinance_n be_v end_v ans_fw-fr repetition_n and_o conference_n one_o with_o another_o of_o what_o we_o have_v hear_v parent_n take_v account_n of_o their_o child_n and_o master_n of_o their_o servant_n what_o they_o have_v remember_v search_v the_o scripture_n and_o exame_v by_o the_o word_n what_o have_v be_v deliver_v by_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n 12._o act_n 17.11_o 12._o in_o catechise_v those_o under_o our_o charge_n meditation_n and_o earnest_a prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o a_o blessing_n upon_o the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n receive_v and_o strength_n from_o christ_n to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n as_o tree_n of_o righteousness_n 61.3_o isaia_n 61.3_o the_o plant_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o may_v be_v glorify_v quest_n 33._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n ans_fw-fr a_o mere_a rest_v in_o the_o outward_a hear_n of_o the_o word_n or_o partake_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o public_a ordinance_n without_o any_o care_n of_o profit_v ourselves_o or_o family_n by_o repetition_n conference_n search_v the_o scripture_n catechise_v or_o prayer_n in_o our_o family_n o●_n closert_n for_o a_o blessing_n endeavour_v by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n to_o practice_n in_o our_o life_n what_o we_o have_v hear_v and_o learned_a as_o the_o truth_n be_v in_o jesus_n the_o neglect_n of_o any_o of_o which_o be_v sin_n quest_n 34._o this_o be_v a_o strict_a rest_n indeed_o and_o a_o strict_a sanctification_n of_o this_o rest_n be_v there_o any_o more_o require_v ans_fw-fr yes_o a_o give_v of_o alm_n and_o perform_a work_n of_o charity_n and_o mercy_n 8.12_o 1_o cor._n 16_o 2._o nehe._n 8.12_o and_o that_o free_o and_o liberal_o according_a to_o our_o ability_n and_o as_o the_o necessity_n of_o the_o saint_n require_v quest_n 35._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a unto_o this_o duty_n of_o charity_n ans_fw-fr to_o give_v no_o alm_n and_o neglect_v work_n of_o charity_n and_o mercy_n though_o god_n have_v give_v we_o ability_n to_o help_v the_o afflict_a brethren_n in_o their_o time_n of_o need_n quest_n 36._o here_o be_v many_o outward_a act_n of_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v be_v there_o no●_n some_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a require_v also_o ans_fw-fr yes_o it_o be_v require_v that_o the_o childdren_n of_o god_n shall_v make_v the_o sabbath_n his_o delight_n and_o keep_v a_o spiritual_a rest_n from_o sin_n of_o omission_n or_o commission_n and_o so_o keep_v a_o spiritual_a and_o holy_a restj_fw-la indeed_o 58.13.14_o heb._n 4.9.10_o 11_o etc._n etc._n isai_n 58.13.14_o as_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n from_o sin_n so_o especial_o on_o the_o lord_n day_n a_o preparation_n to_o that_o eternal_a sabbath_n and_o rest_n from_o all_o sin_n and_o misery_n which_o we_o shall_v enjoy_v for_o ever_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n quest_n 37_o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n of_o delight_n in_o the_o sabbath_n and_o spiritual_a rest_n from_o sin_n ans_fw-fr to_o be_v weary_a of_o the_o sabbath_n or_o lord_n day_n to_o say_v or_o think_v as_o those_o in_o amos_n when_o will_v the_o sabbath_n be_v go_v 14._o amos_n 8.5_o isaia_n 1.12_o 13_o 14._o when_o will_v the_o sabbath_n be_v go_v and_o not_o to_o rest_v from_o sin_n but_o to_o do_v the_o devil_n work_n on_o god_n day_n to_o swear_v to_o drink_v tipple_a and_o distemper_a themselves_o to_o whore_n 5.21_o amos_n 5.21_o or_o keep_v company_n with_o harlot_n 5.7_o jer._n 5.7_o or_o abuse_v god_n day_n in_o any_o wickedness_n whatsoever_o and_o so_o to_o make_v even_o our_o outward_a performance_n odious_a to_o god_n and_o to_o all_o good_a man_n 26._o luke_n 13.25_o 26._o endanger_v the_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o a_o restless_a condition_n in_o hell_n fire_n for_o ever_o 16.24_o luke_n 16.24_o quest_n 38._o this_o be_v a_o most_o perfect_a law_n indeed_o that_o require_v all_o this_o in_o one_o of_o the_o ten_o commandment_n but_o i_o pray_v you_o who_o be_v bind_v to_o perform_v this_o duty_n answ_n the_o commandment_n itself_o hold_v forth_o this_o in_o the_o next_o word_n thou_o thy_o son_n thy_o daughter_n thy_o manservant_n thy_o maide-servant_n nor_o thy_o ox_n nor_o thy_o ass_n nor_o the_o strange_a that_o be_v within_o thy_o gate_n that_o be_v thou_o and_o all_o that_o be_v in_o thy_o power_n without_o exception_n quest_n 39_o

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parent_n or_o guardian_n to_o take_v care_n of_o they_o as_o of_o child_n as_o tutor_n and_o pupil_n master_n and_o scholar_n and_o such_o like_a first_o husband_n as_o the_o head_n of_o the_o wife_n and_o superior_a and_o the_o wife_n as_o inferior_a in_o respect_n of_o god_n ordinance_n 3.16_o gen._n 3.16_o although_o in_o some_o respect_n she_o be_v her_o husband_n equal_a 3.7_o 1_o pet._n 3.7_o as_o be_v a_o fellow_n heir_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o life_n in_o christ_n jesus_n second_o in_o the_o ecclesiastical_a or_o church_n estate_n first_o 20.28_o 1_o cor._n 12.28_o act_n 20.28_o pastor_n and_o preacher_n of_o the_o gospel_n who_o have_v the_o oversight_n and_o rule_n of_o the_o flock_n they_o be_v superior_n and_o the_o flock_n and_o people_n commit_v unto_o their_o charge_n to_o teach_v rule_n and_o direct_v according_a to_o god_n word_n they_o be_v the_o inferior_n as_o child_n to_o their_o spiritual_a father_n second_o the_o roll_a elder_n who_o be_v fellow_n helper_n to_o 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child_n and_o servant_n to_o wait_v upon_o christ_n in_o the_o public_a ordinance_n 24.25_o gen._n 18.19_o joshua_n 24.25_o in_o not_o see_v they_o not_o only_o to_o come_v to_o the_o congregation_n but_o to_o abide_v there_o not_o as_o some_o who_o bring_v their_o parent_n or_o mistress_n to_o church_n and_o then_o slip_v out_o again_o and_o go_v to_o what_o they_o ought_v not_o beside_o this_o parent_n and_o governor_n of_o family_n sin_n in_o not_o call_v they_o to_o account_v what_o they_o have_v learn_v and_o how_o they_o have_v profit_v and_o what_o they_o have_v bring_v away_o of_o the_o sermon_n second_o parent_n of_o family_n sin_n in_o not_o catechise_v 19_o gen._n 18_o 19_o and_o instruct_v their_o child_n and_o servant_n in_o the_o ground_n and_o principle_n of_o religion_n that_o they_o may_v be_v able_a to_o make_v a_o solemn_a profession_n of_o their_o faith_n 3.17_o 1_o pet._n 3.17_o when_o they_o be_v call_v to_o declare_v their_o knowledge_n and_o to_o be_v approve_v 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mat._n 5.6_o etc._n etc._n and_o by_o christ_n himself_o 〈◊〉_d the_o five_o six_o &_o seven_o chapter_n of_o the_o gospel_n according_a to_o s._n matthew_n and_o by_o the_o apostle_n in_o the_o new_a testament_n second_o by_o question_v my_o conscience_n upon_o interrogatory_n draw_v both_o from_o the_o affirmative_a and_o negative_a part_n of_o every_o commandment_n as_o i_o hope_v i_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o declare_v more_o full_o in_o the_o next_o part_n of_o this_o catechism_n etc._n luke_n 10_o 25_o etc._n etc._n as_o christ_n do_v catechise_v the_o pharisee_fw-mi quest_n 19_o but_o be_v repentance_n of_o every_o sin_n original_a and_o actual_a require_v in_o that_o man_n or_o woman_n who_o will_v come_v with_o comfort_n to_o the_o lord_n table_n answ_n certain_o that_o soul_n that_o live_v senseless_o and_o secure_o either_o in_o the_o state_n of_o nature_n unregenerate_a or_o in_o any_o know_a actual_a sin_n as_o atheism_n wilful_a affect_a ignorance_n or_o unbelief_n and_o 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name_v but_o these_o few_o the_o rest_n you_o may_v observe_v as_o you_o read_v the_o holy_a scripture_n and_o refer_v they_o to_o this_o commandment_n as_o i_o have_v speak_v first_o of_o the_o general_a duty_n require_v and_o after_o of_o the_o sin_n forbid_v so_o i_o conceive_v in_o the_o particular_n it_o be_v best_o to_o begin_v first_o with_o the_o duty_n require_v and_o so_o with_o the_o affirmative_a part_n that_o we_o may_v first_o see_v that_o holy_a nature_n and_o righteousness_n we_o have_v by_o creation_n and_o lose_v by_o the_o fall_n and_o second_o the_o sin_n forbid_v that_o we_o may_v see_v the_o sinfulness_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o miserable_a condition_n since_o the_o fall_n and_o three_o i_o shall_v oppose_v particular_a sin_n against_o particular_a duty_n as_o light_n be_v opposite_a to_o darkness_n and_o four_o set_v down_o in_o brief_a the_o blessing_n promise_v to_o the_o obedient_a and_o curse_v threaten_v to_o the_o rebellious_a that_o we_o may_v more_o 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sigh_n and_o groan_n of_o the_o spirit_n unto_o god_n at_o least_o in_o our_o desire_n 27._o jam._n 5.10_o rom._n 8.26_o 27._o 9_o by_o way_n of_o covenant_n 5._o jer._n 50.4_o 5._o or_o renew_v of_o our_o covenant_n and_o perform_v our_o vow_n to_o the_o lord_n 10._o with_o perseverance_n give_v the_o lord_n no_o rest_n until_o according_a to_o his_o promise_n 7._o 1_o thes_n 5.17_o gen._n 32.10_o 11._o isa_n 62.6_o 7._o he_o grant_v the_o lawful_a desire_n of_o our_o soul_n so_o far_o as_o they_o may_v be_v for_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o good_a of_o his_o church_n or_o that_o he_o make_v jerusalem_n a_o praise_n in_o the_o earth_n quest_n 24._o what_o be_v the_o particular_a sin_n contrary_a to_o these_o particular_a duty_n in_o prayer_n answ_n there_o be_v divers_a particular_a sin_n opposite_a to_o these_o duty_n relate_v to_o the_o manner_n of_o prayer_n and_o especial_o these_o that_o follow_v first_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n to_o pray_v ignorant_o not_o understand_v to_o who_o 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danger_n 12.1_o rom._n 12.1_o or_o any_o other_o mercy_n receive_v either_o spiritual_a or_o temporal_a quest_n 30._o what_o in_o the_o contrary_a sin_n forbid_v 110.12_o deu._n 32._o 5_o 6_o 7._o luk._n 27.17_o hab._n 1.16_o isa_n 42.8_o ps_n 110.12_o ans_fw-fr to_o be_v ingrateful_a by_o sin_v against_o god_n or_o to_o neglect_v to_o glorify_v god_n for_o his_o favour_n bestow_v or_o to_o sacrifice_v to_o our_o own_o net_n or_o give_v the_o praise_n to_o any_o other_o which_o be_v due_a to_o god_n quest_n 31._o what_o be_v the_o particular_a duty_n require_v in_o thanksgiving_n ans_fw-fr there_o be_v divers_a you_o may_v observe_v these_o four_o first_o a_o acknowledgement_n of_o the_o blessing_n and_o grace_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v we_o 9.5_o gen_n 32.10_o neh._n 9.5_o to_o be_v far_o above_o all_o that_o we_o can_v do_v and_z above_z and_o beyond_o all_o thanksgiving_n and_o praise_n that_o can_v come_v from_o we_o 7._o gen._n 28.20_o 21._o psal_n 16.5_o 6_o 7._o second_o a_o contentment_n in_o the_o lot_n and_o condition_n the_o lord_n be_v please_v to_o order_n for_o we_o in_o his_o good_a providence_n 66.4_o act_n 17.26_o ps_n 66.4_o three_o a_o declaration_n of_o god_n mercy_n bestow_v upon_o we_o to_o other_o to_o god_n glory_n etc._n ps_n 118.5_o &_o 95.1_o 2_o &_o 107._o 8_o etc._n etc._n four_o a_o exhortation_n and_o stir_v up_o of_o other_o to_o glorify_v god_n with_o we_o for_o the_o lord_n mercy_n quest_n 32._o what_o be_v the_o contrary_n of_o these_o duty_n ans_fw-fr they_o be_v all_o sin_n as_o 9_o 2_o chron._n 35.25_o jon._n 4.8_o 9_o first_o not_o to_o acknowledge_v god_n mercy_n and_o give_v the_o lord_n thank_v for_o they_o second_o 6.33_o 2_o kin._n 6.33_o to_o be_v discontent_v at_o the_o lord_n dispose_v of_o we_o either_o in_o prosperity_n

or_o adversity_n three_o to_o conceal_v the_o lord_n favour_n 9_o 2_o king_n 7_o 9_o and_o not_o to_o tell_v other_o what_o the_o lord_n have_v do_v for_o our_o soul_n that_o we_o may_v praise_v the_o lord_n together_o four_o 15.9_o isa_n 64.7_o not_o like_o the_o woman_n lu._n 15.9_o not_o to_o stir_v up_o other_o to_o to_o praise_v the_o lord_n for_o his_o goodness_n quest_n 33._o these_o be_v the_o duty_n require_v and_o sin_n forbid_v for_o private_a or_o ordinary_a praise_n but_o what_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o extraordinary_a praise_v god_n with_o feast_v and_o joyfulness_n ans_fw-fr extraordinary_a praise_n be_v when_o the_o church_n of_o god_n for_o some_o great_a and_o extraordinary_a mercy_n receive_v 10._o 1_o chron._n 16.8_o etc._n etc._n 2_o chron._n 20.26_o 27_o neh._n 8.9_o 10._o do_v celebrate_v a_o day_n of_o praise_n solemn_o glorify_v of_o the_o lord_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n in_o the_o comfortable_a sober_a use_n of_o the_o creature_n remember_v our_o friend_n and_o especial_o give_v gift_n to_o the_o poor_a that_o they_o may_v rejoice_v with_o we_o and_o praise_v the_o lord_n quest_n 34._o you_o have_v answer_v concern_v the_o three_o first_o part_n of_o god_n solemn_a worship_n now_o what_o i_o pray_v yond_o be_v the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o four_o and_o last_o you_o name_v to_o wit_n covenant_n and_o renew_v of_o our_o vow_n and_o covenant_n before_o the_o lord_n answ_n to_o understand_v this_o we_o must_v distinguish_v of_o covenant_n vow_n and_o promise_v they_o be_v of_o two_o sort_n first_o that_o general_a covenant_n and_o promise_v or_o vow_n which_o god_n people_n make_v with_o god_n in_o christ_n in_o baptism_n and_o renew_v again_o and_o again_o in_o tha_z lord_n supper_n 2._o gen._n 17.7_o 8_o 2._o this_o be_v a_o absolute_a duty_n and_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n require_v in_o this_o command_n etc._n exo._n 19.4_o etc._n etc._n &_o 20.1_o etc._n etc._n deut._n 5.23_o etc._n etc._n &_o 26.17_o josh_n 24.19_o etc._n etc._n gen._n 28.20_o etc._n etc._n that_o at_o the_o lord_n do_v give_v himself_o to_o be_v our_o god_n and_o christ_n as_o a_o reconcile_a god_n and_o father_n and_o take_v his_o church_n and_o child_n to_o be_v his_o people_n so_o god_n people_n be_v bind_v and_o it_o be_v tneir_n duty_n again_o not_o only_o to_o take_v the_o lord_n for_o their_o god_n but_o to_o covenant_n vow_n and_o promise_v and_o bind_v themselves_o mutual_o by_o vow_n and_o covenant_n to_o be_v god_n people_n and_o to_o give_v up_o themselves_o whole_o to_o be_v the_o lord_n servant_n and_o by_o all_o way_n and_o mean_n to_o glorify_v god_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n quest_n 35._o but_o be_v this_o renew_n of_o this_o covenant_n vow_n and_o general_a promise_n and_o bind_v of_o ourselves_o to_o god_n by_o vow_n and_o covenant_n a_o duty_n when_o the_o lord_n call_v for_o it_o by_o a_o extraordinary_a occasion_n either_o of_o his_o trial_n of_o we_o by_o danger_n and_o adversity_n or_o by_o mercy_n in_o deliverance_n from_o danger_n and_o enemy_n in_o time_n of_o danger_n ans_fw-fr yes_o certain_o 5._o gen._n 35.1_o 1._o sam._n 7_o 2_o etc._n etc._n 2_o chron._n 15.10_o etc._n etc._n jer._n 50.4_o 5._o it_o be_v no_o more_o but_o a_o duty_n for_o a_o man_n or_o woman_n in_o particular_a or_o a_o church_n ard_z nation_n in_o general_n upon_o extraordinaty_a occasion_n of_o god_n providence_n in_o adversity_n or_o prosperity_n to_o seek_v the_o lord_n by_o way_n of_o covenant_n and_o renew_v of_o our_o vow_n and_o covenant_n with_o our_o god_n in_o christ_n quest_n 36._o you_o have_v answer_v concern_v the_o general_a covenant_n vow_n and_o promise_v in_o baptism_n and_o the_o renew_n of_o that_o promise_n vow_v or_o protestation_n of_o a_o child_n of_o god_n in_o particular_a or_o the_o church_n and_o people_n of_o god_n in_o general_n as_o upon_o special_a occasion_n what_o be_v special_a vow_n ans_fw-fr special_a vow_n and_o protestation_n 76.42_o gen._n 28.21_o 22._o psal_n 66.14_o etc._n etc._n &_o 76.42_o or_o promise_v to_o god_n for_o some_o special_a cause_n be_v to_o be_v make_v by_o fit_a person_n of_o thing_n lawful_a and_o in_o our_o own_o power_n in_o a_o right_a manner_n 20._o num._n 30.1_o etc._n etc._n psa_n 116.12_o 13._o jer._n 35.6_o 7_o 8._o deut._n 7.2_o etc._n etc._n num._n 16.3_o 33._o 1_o sam._n 6.19_o 20._o &_o 6.7_o eph._n 5.15_o jer._n 51.45_o rev._n 18._o job._n 22.21_o 1_o cor._n 9.27_o psa_fw-la 132.1_o 2_o 3._o 1_o cor._n 9.11_o &_o 16.1_o 3._o rom._n 14.23_o john_n 4.24_o 2_o cor._n 5.19_o 20._o and_o to_o a_o right_a end_n to_o glorify_v god_n and_o as_o furtherance_n for_o avoid_v of_o sin_n or_o occasion_n of_o sin_n or_o of_o performance_n of_o some_o duty_n or_o of_o declaration_n of_o our_o thankfulness_n for_o some_o special_a mercy_n receive_v as_o first_o not_o to_o drink_v wine_n or_o strong_a drink_n to_o avoid_v drunken_a company_n and_o all_o occasion_n of_o familiarity_n of_o such_o as_o may_v entice_v to_o any_o sin_n as_o not_o to_o have_v familiarity_n with_o atheist_n or_o papist_n or_o any_o who_o may_v draw_v we_o to_o profaneness_n or_o from_o our_o precise_a and_o strict_a walk_v with_o the_o precise_a god_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n or_o bring_v we_o in_o danger_n of_o god_n judgement_n by_o their_o company_n or_o to_o spend_v some_o time_n daily_o in_o secret_a acquaintance_n with_o god_n and_o second_o to_o do_v some_o special_a good_a as_o to_o give_v some_o part_n of_o our_o estate_n for_o maintenance_n of_o the_o preach_a of_o the_o gospel_n where_o it_o be_v want_v or_o so_o much_o yearly_a out_o of_o our_o increase_n and_o gain_v to_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n or_o to_o the_o poor_a of_o christ_n in_o thankfulness_n to_o god_n for_o his_o mercy_n in_o deliverance_n from_o special_a danger_n or_o communicate_v to_o we_o some_o special_a favour_n and_o all_o this_o in_o faith_n spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n as_o unto_o god_n our_o god_n reconcile_v unto_o we_o in_o christ_n jesus_n 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or_o spare_v of_o any_o such_o as_o the_o word_n of_o god_n hold_v forth_o to_o be_v shun_v or_o punish_v be_v a_o sin_n and_o contrary_a to_o the_o second_o commandment_n and_o so_o to_o be_v avoid_v 14.40_o 1_o cor._n 14.26_o &_o 11.13_o &_o 14.40_o last_o all_o fail_v in_o circumstance_n when_o what_o be_v do_v be_v contrary_n to_o edification_n to_o decency_n or_o to_o order_n quest_n 39_o you_o have_v thus_o manifest_v the_o duty_n require_v and_o the_o sin_n forbid_v in_o the_o second_o commandment_n now_o what_o may_v be_v further_o learn_v from_o hence_o 4.12_o psa_fw-la 119.12_o 13._o act_n 4.12_o ans_fw-fr that_o the_o sin_n and_o fail_n in_o out_o holy_a service_n be_v or_o may_v be_v exceed_v many_o in_o the_o manner_n as_o well_o as_o in_o the_o

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any_o such_o of_o the_o congregation_n do_v their_o best_a to_o hinder_v such_o communicate_v guilty_a of_o such_o a_o man_n sin_n who_o come_v wilful_o unprepared_a as_o be_v ignorant_a or_o scandalous_a in_o their_o judgement_n and_o without_o the_o wedding_n garment_n as_o for_o example_n example_n example_n if_o a_o man_n live_v in_o the_o wilsull_n breach_n of_o a_o lawful_a covenant_n etc._n rom._n 1.28_o etc._n etc._n a_o sin_n it_o may_v be_v not_o name_v or_o reckon_v as_o scandalous_a by_o those_o in_o authority_n and_o yet_o a_o sin_n in_o the_o conscience_n of_o a_o minister_n or_o a_o member_n of_o the_o church_n for_o which_o a_o man_n impenitent_a for_o it_o shall_v be_v suspend_v the_o sacrament_n if_o those_o in_o authority_n or_o the_o great_a part_n of_o the_o congregation_n do_v neglect_v their_o duty_n and_o suffer_v or_o approve_v of_o this_o man_n unlawful_a communicate_v be_v the_o minister_n or_o such_o a_o member_n guil-of_a this_o man_n sin_n 1.22_o as_o 1_o cor._n 5.11_o etc._n etc._n 2_o thes_n 3.6.14_o 2_o joh._n 9.10_o 1_o tim._n 1.22_o ans_fw-fr certain_o if_o the_o minister_n or_o any_o such_o member_n or_o member_n of_o the_o congregation_n do_v not_o use_v all_o lawful_a mean_n to_o put_v from_o they_o such_o a_o person_n to_o hinder_v this_o sinful_a communicate_v of_o such_o a_o scandalous_a person_n they_o can_v but_o partake_v of_o this_o man_n sin_n and_o so_o be_v find_v guilty_a but_o if_o they_o do_v their_o best_a endeavour_n in_o their_o place_n and_o calling_n to_o hinder_v such_o ignorant_a or_o scandalous_a person_n declare_v a_o just_a dislike_n of_o such_o a_o man_n presumption_n not_o countenance_v but_o disallow_v and_o disavow_v the_o boldness_n of_o such_o a_o guest_n etc._n mat._n 22.10_o &_o 1_o cor._n 11.27_o etc._n etc._n gen_n 4.7_o rev._n 2.14_o etc._n etc._n to_o come_v without_o the_o wedding_n garment_n i_o conceive_v they_o be_v not_o guilty_a of_o this_o man_n unworthy_a receive_n and_o the_o sin_n shall_v lie_v at_o their_o door_n who_o have_v au_o hority_n and_o power_n to_o prevent_v or_o use_v mean_n of_o prevent_v this_o sin_n and_o do_v not_o quest_n 18._o yet_o before_o i_o leave_v this_o i_o demand_v once_o again_o whether_o can_v the_o company_n of_o such_o a_o wicked_a communicant_a stop_v the_o flow_a stream_n of_o god_n grace_n in_o christ_n from_o the_o saint_n in_o the_o sacrament_n or_o keep_v the_o life_n cherish_v virtue_n of_o christ_n from_o they_o who_o come_v right_o prepare_v or_o second_o whether_o shall_v the_o saint_n refuse_v the_o sacrament_n or_o unchurch_n themselves_o and_o separate_v from_o the_o congregation_n for_o such_o a_o scandalous_a communicants_a presence_n or_o for_o such_o a_o fail_v of_o the_o church_n or_o the_o great_a part_n of_o the_o congregation_n in_o such_o a_o particular_a ans_fw-fr 22.19_o 1_o tim._n 8.22_o rev._n i8_n 4_o luk._n 22.19_o i_o believe_v if_o a_o saint_n discover_v the_o scandalous_a and_o do_v the_o best_a to_o hinder_v ●his_v sin_n of_o the_o unworthy_a receiver_n it_o canno●_n hinder_v christ_n grace_n from_o a_o faithful_a receiver_n as_o judas_n presence_n do_v not_o hinder_v the_o apostle_n nor_o the_o incestuous_a person_n the_o saint_n while_o he_o continue_v with_o they_o nor_o be_v the_o saint_n bind_v to_o refuse_v the_o sacrament_n or_o unchurch_n themselves_o and_o separate_v from_o that_o congregation_n for_o this_o fail_n of_o the_o church_n these_o saint_n have_v perform_v their_o duty_n in_o their_o several_a place_n as_o be_v note_v before_o but_o these_o particular_a member_n shall_v rather_o wait_v on_o christ_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o lawful_a and_o good_a mean_n to_o have_v this_o fault_n of_o the_o church_n reform_v &_o continue_v their_o fellowship_n with_o manifestation_n of_o their_o dislike_n in_o this_o particular_a and_o this_o i_o conceive_v they_o may_v

do_v without_o sin_n for_o these_o and_o the_o like_a reason_n first_o when_o the_o incestuous_a person_n be_v suffer_v in_o the_o church_n of_o corinth_n 4_o 2_o cor._n 5.1_o etc._n etc._n &_o 1.10.11_o &_o 3.2_o 3_o 4_o those_o saint_n who_o no_o doubt_n be_v offend_v do_v not_o present_o separate_v from_o the_o church_n but_o rather_o inform_v the_o apostle_n of_o that_o as_o of_o other_o fail_n that_o there_o may_v be_v a_o reformation_n rather_o than_o a_o separation_n in_o the_o church_n second_o the_o apostle_n do_v not_o write_v to_o the_o corinthian_n or_o other_o church_n 5.14_o rom._n 16.17_o 18_o 1_o cor._n 5.14_o to_o separate_v one_o from_o another_o but_o to_o beware_v of_o self-division_n and_o to_o cast_v out_o from_o among_o they_o that_o wicked_a person_n who_o after_o upon_o his_o repentance_n he_o order_v to_o be_v restore_v again_o 8._o 2_o cor._n ●_o 6_o 7_o 8._o three_o although_o the_o lord_n command_v his_o people_n to_o separate_v and_o come_v out_o from_o babylon_n and_o from_o wicked_a idolator_n etc._n rev._n 18.4_o 2_o cor._n 6.15_o etc._n etc._n and_o promise_v a_o blessing_n yet_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o require_v saint_n to_o separate_v from_o saint_n or_o leave_v a_o church_n for_o some_o particular_a fail_n and_o it_o may_v be_v but_o for_o a_o time_n a_o church_n of_o christ_n may_v remain_v a_o church_n though_o there_o be_v find_v some_o fail_n witness_v the_o church_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o primitive_a time_n 3._o rev._n 2.4.14_o &_o 3.2_o 3._o and_o if_o separation_n shall_v be_v for_o every_o fail_n there_o will_v be_v no_o end_n of_o separation_n among_o some_o till_o no_o church_n can_v be_v find_v and_o all_o must_v be_v zion-seekers_a indeed_o which_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o scandal_n to_o those_o which_o be_v without_o and_o cause_v the_o worthy_a name_n of_o christ_n to_o be_v ill_o speak_v of_o as_o our_o lamentable_a division_n do_v at_o this_o day_n 4._o rom._n 2.24_o jam._n 2.7_o eph._n 4.1_o 2.3_o 4._o to_o the_o great_a grief_n of_o god_n people_n saint_n therefore_o must_v pray_v for_o and_o seek_v unity_n in_o the_o church_n but_o howsoever_o that_o the_o church_n may_v fail_v &_o saint_n not_o sin_n in_o not_o separate_v yet_o it_o be_v certain_a that_o ignorant_a or_o scandalous_a person_n eat_v judgement_n though_o not_o to_o other_o yet_o to_o themselves_o 29._o 1_o cor._n two_o 28_o 29._o and_o therefore_o catechise_v be_v necessary_a in_o the_o church_n quest_n 19_o what_o then_o be_v require_v of_o such_o ●_z as_o desire_n to_o meet_v christ_n to_o have_v communion_n with_o christ_n and_o to_o partake_v of_o christ_n soul-cherishing_a virtue_n in_o the_o lord_n supper_n etc._n 1_o cor._n 11_o 28._o exod._n 12.47_o 48._o num._n 9.1_o 2_o etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr to_o examine_v themselves_o whether_o they_o be_v right_o prepare_v and_o then_o to_o eat_v of_o that_o bread_n and_o drink_v of_o that_o cup._n quest_n 20._o when_o be_v a_o man_n or_o woman_n right_o prepare_v to_o meet_v christ_n in_o that_o holy_a ordinance_n ans_fw-fr when_o he_o or_o she_o be_v clothe_v upon_o with_o that_o wedding_n garment_n without_o which_o we_o can_v be_v welcome_a to_o that_o feast_n of_o the_o lord_n 22.12_o mat._n 22.12_o as_o in_o that_o feast_n so_o it_o be_v in_o this_o feast_n of_o the_o lord_n christ_n quest_n 21._o what_o be_v that_o wedding_n garment_n ans_fw-fr jesus_n christ_n with_o his_o merit_n righteousness_n 1.16_o joh._n 1.16_o and_o live_a grace_n apply_v infuse_v or_o wrought_v by_o christ_n spirit_n in_o our_o soul_n quest_n 22._o but_o why_o must_v we_o be_v prepare_v with_o such_o grace_n before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n 64.7_o 2_o tim._n 1.6_o be_v 64.7_o ans_fw-fr because_o they_o be_v to_o be_v actuate_v stir_v up_o quicken_v and_o enliven_v if_o we_o will_v meet_v christ_n to_o our_o comfort_n as_o a_o man_n must_v examine_v himself_o 13.5_o 2_o cor._n 13.5_o so_o here_o grace_n be_v before_o hand_n to_o be_v examine_v quest_n 23._o wherefore_o do_v you_o call_v christ_n a_o garment_n ans_fw-fr 13.14_o gal._n 3.27_o rom._n 13.14_o because_o as_o many_o as_o have_v be_v baptize_v into_o christ_n have_v and_o do_v put_v on_o christ_n quest_n 24._o how_o be_v christ_n put_v on_o or_o when_o be_v man_n and_o woman_n clothe_v upon_o with_o the_o lord_n jesus_n as_o with_o a_o garment_n ans_fw-fr when_o by_o the_o work_n of_o christ_n spirit_n upon_o our_o soul_n we_o believe_v and_o see_v 3.27_o act._n 2.37_o act_n 16.29_o 30._o joh._n 1.11.11_o 12._o isa_n 61.10_o gal._n 3.27_o and_o find_v and_o feel_v in_o our_o conscience_n our_o sin_n bondage_n and_o misery_n by_o sin_n and_o our_o extreme_a need_n of_o christ_n and_o by_o the_o eye_n and_o hand_n of_o faith_n see_v and_o receive_v and_o rest_n or_o christ_n as_o our_o only_a surety_n saviour_n and_o remedy_n and_o so_o be_v and_o may_v be_v assure_v we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o clothe_v upon_o with_o christ_n robe_n of_o righteousness_n as_o with_o a_o garment_n quest_n 25._o what_o be_v these_o live_a grace_n which_o a_o christian_a shall_v wear_v and_o put_v on_o as_o a_o garment_n and_o the_o habit_n of_o which_o be_v to_o be_v examine_v stir_v up_o and_o enliven_v when_o we_o thus_o meet_v the_o lord_n jesus_n ans_fw-fr as_o aaron_n holy_a garment_n be_v make_v up_o of_o divers_a material_n and_o variety_n of_o colour_n of_o gold_n and_o blue_a and_o purple_a scarlet_n etc._n exo._n 28.4_o 5._o psal_n 45.13_o 14._o ezek._n 16.10_o etc._n etc._n and_o fine_a linen_n curious_o embroider_v so_o this_o christian_n garment_n be_v interweave_v with_o variety_n of_o grace_n or_o gracious_a disposition_n and_o ornament_n of_o the_o soul_n but_o chief_o with_o four_o sort_n quest_n 26._o which_o be_v those_o four_o sort_n of_o grace_n the_o habit_n of_o which_o must_v he_o examine_v and_o enliven_v that_o we_o may_v come_v with_o comfort_n to_o this_o bless_a sacrament_n ans_fw-fr first_o antecedent_n primitive_a forego_v grace_n to_o be_v examine_v stir_v up_o and_o enliven_v before_o we_o come_v to_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n second_o antepresent_v or_o ●ore_o immediate_a forego_v grace_n and_o g●acious_a affection_n and_o resolution_n in_o the_o soul_n to_o be_v stir_v up_o exercise_v and_o enliven_v immediate_o before_o and_o when_o we_o draw_v near_o to_o the_o act_n of_o receive_v three_o present_a act_v grace_n and_o sanctify_a affection_n operation_n and_o spiritual_a sense_n of_o the_o soul_n together_o with_o our_o bodily_a sense_n to_o be_v stir_v up_o enliven_v and_o exercise_v at_o the_o sacrament_n and_o in_o the_o act_n of_o receive_v as_o of_o the_o element_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n bodily_a so_o of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n inward_o and_o spiritual_o in_o our_o soul_n four_o subsequent_a live_a grace_n to_o be_v examine_v and_o exercise_v after_o the_o sacrament_n for_o the_o constant_a improvement_n of_o christ_n virtue_n receive_v in_o that_o holy_a ordinance_n both_o when_o we_o return_v home_o and_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n quest_n 27._o what_o or_o how_o many_o be_v those_o habitual_a grace_n to_o be_v examine_v and_o quicken_v before_o we_o come_v to_o this_o bless_a sacrament_n ans_fw-fr they_o be_v in_o my_o mind_n chief_o these_o four_o 1._o a_o divine_a knowledge_n 2._o a_o lively_a faith_n 3._o evangelical_n repentance_n 4._o christian_n charity_n the_o second_o classis_fw-la or_o company_n of_o question_n 1_o question_n what_o or_o how_o manifold_a be_v that_o divine_a knowledge_n require_v the_o habit_n of_o which_o must_v be_v examine_v and_o enliven_v before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o sacrament_n ans_fw-fr a_o fourfold_a knowledge_n 1._o of_o god_n 2._o of_o ourselves_o 3._o of_o christ_n 4._o of_o the_o sacrament_n quest_n 2._o why_o be_v this_o divine_a knowledge_n so_o necessary_a 30._o 2_o cor._n 11.27_o etc._n etc._n hos_fw-la 4.6_o act_n 17.30_o luk._n 10.41_o 42._o zeph._n 1.6_o heb._n 2.3_o job._n 21.14_o prov_n 1.29_o 30._o ans_fw-fr because_o ignorant_a person_n be_v unworthy_a receiver_n not_o able_a to_o examine_v themselves_o or_o discern_v the_o lord_n body_n especial_o such_o as_o those_o that_o may_v learn_v and_o be_v catechize_v and_o neglect_v the_o mean_n of_o knowledge_n or_o that_o be_v wilful_o ignorant_a that_o refuse_v knowledge_n and_o instruction_n quest_n 3._o wherefore_o be_v a_o lively_a faith_n so_o necessary_a 4.2_o heb._n 11.6_o &_o 4.2_o ans_fw-fr because_o without_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n in_o any_o duty_n or_o to_o feed_v on_o christ_n and_o his_o virtue_n in_o the_o sacrament_n quest_n 4._o for_o what_o cause_n be_v evangelical_n repentance_n requisite_a ans_fw-fr because_o the_o presence_n service_n and_o sacrifice_n of_o unregenerate_a impenitent_a person_n be_v abominable_a before_o god_n 29._o isa_n 1.12_o 13_o etc._n etc._n

evidence_n of_o adoption_n ans_fw-fr the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n whereby_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v enable_v to_o cry_v abba_n father_n 27_o rom._n 8.15_o 26_o 27_o and_o to_o seek_v to_o the_o lord_n upon_o all_o occasion_n as_o to_o a_o father_n quest_n 4._o what_o be_v a_o chief_a prerogative_n and_o privilege_n of_o a_o adopt_a son_n and_o daughter_n of_o god_n ans_fw-fr not_o only_o this_o new_a name_n of_o son_n and_o daughter_n of_o god_n and_o the_o excellency_n thereof_o which_o no_o man_n know_v but_o he_o that_o have_v it_o but_o also_o the_o right_a title_n and_o dignity_n of_o a_o heir_n 8.17_o rev._n 2.17_o rom._n 8.17_o yea_o a_o fellow-heir_n with_o christ_n of_o eternal_a glory_n quest_n 5._o how_o may_v a_o man_n or_o woman_n know_v that_o he_o or_o she_o be_v the_o son_n or_o daughter_n of_o god_n 14.4_o rom._n 8.16_o mat._n 5.44_o etc._n etc._n prov._n 4.18_o 2_o cor._n 3.17_o 18._o &_o 6.16_o etc._n etc._n 2_o pet._n 14.4_o ans_fw-fr first_o by_o the_o 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with_o joy_n and_o gladness_n to_o my_o own_o soul_n in_o particular_a so_o it_o be_v meet_v we_o stir_v up_o ourselves_o and_o grace_n in_o we_o quest_n 16._o what_o or_o in_o what_o manner_n last_o may_v you_o enliven_v this_o knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o your_o soul_n ans_fw-fr in_o pour_v out_o of_o my_o soul_n by_o the_o strength_n of_o christ_n spirit_n unto_o god_n in_o prayer_n to_o bless_v this_o my_o seek_v out_o of_o union_n and_o communion_n with_o god_n in_o knowledge_n 8._o sam._n 1.15_o rom._n 8.26_o 27._o phi._n 30.8_o 9_o exo._n 34.29_o 30._o 2_o cor._n 4.6_o 7._o 1_o pet._n 1.7_o 8._o wait_v on_o christ_n till_o i_o find_v the_o enliven_a virtue_n of_o christ_n spirit_n quicken_a and_o make_v alive_a my_o

be_v ignorant_a and_o know_v not_o god_n ans_fw-fr the_o lord_n jesus_n shall_v come_v from_o heaven_n in_o flame_a fire_n 1._o 1_o thes_n 1.7_o 1._o and_o render_v vengeance_n to_o they_o that_o know_v not_o god_n and_o obey_v not_o the_o gospel_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n quest_n 24._o what_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o ignorant_a man_n then_o whether_o simple_a ignorant_a or_o careless_o ignorant_a or_o wilful_o ignorant_a of_o god_n and_o what_o counsel_n be_v to_o be_v give_v to_o these_o ignorant_a and_o sinful_a soul_n ans_fw-fr their_o condition_n be_v miserable_a and_o damnable_a therefore_o they_o shall_v wait_v on_o christ_n in_o his_o ordinance_n for_o power_n to_o lament_v their_o ignorance_n 3.16_o act_n 5.31_o 1_o cor._n 4._o ps_n 9.10_o john_n 3.16_o and_o not_o rest_v until_o christ_n give_v they_o remission_n of_o their_o sin_n that_o in_o the_o end_n they_o may_v know_v god_n in_o christ_n and_o trust_v on_o he_o and_o be_v save_v quest_n 25._o you_o have_v satisfy_v i_o in_o the_o first_o particular_a duty_n and_o sin_n forbid_v now_o what_o be_v a_o second_o duty_n require_v ans_fw-fr as_o it_o be_v my_o duty_n to_o know_v god_n so_o it_o be_v my_o duty_n to_o believe_v 3.5_o gen._n 15.6_o 2_o chron._n 20.20_o ps_n 9.10_o joh._n 14.1_o heb._n 11.6_o pro._n 3.5_o and_o repose_v my_o trust_n and_o confidence_n in_o god_n my_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n as_o my_o god_n in_o christ_n that_o so_o i_o may_v right_o glorify_v god_n in_o every_o condition_n by_o believe_v and_o depend_v upon_o god_n in_o all_o estate_n for_o thing_n corporal_a spiritual_a and_o eternal_a quest_n 26._o what_o be_v the_o contrary_a sin_n to_o this_o faith_n trust_n and_o confidence_n in_o god_n 27.1_o psal_n 78.21_o 22._o num._n 20_o 12_o 1_o sam._n 27.1_o ans_fw-fr first_o unbelief_n and_o distrust_n of_o god_n or_o his_o goodness_n manifest_v in_o god_n word_n and_o faithful_a promise_n for_o the_o good_a of_o his_o church_n and_o child_n quest_n 27._o what_o 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num._n 14.14_o that_o in_o all_o we_o may_v seek_v to_o glorify_v this_o great_a and_o good_a god_n not_o with_o outward_a only_a but_o with_o sincere_a and_o hearty_a obedence_n as_o our_o god_n and_o heavenly_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n quest_n 36._o what_o be_v the_o contrary_a sin_n forbid_v ans_fw-fr disobedience_n rebellion_n 1.16_o 1_o sam._n 15_o 22_o 23._o isa_n 1.2_o jer._n 44.17_o hab._n 1.16_o ingratitude_n sacrifice_v to_o our_o own_o net_n or_o to_o any_o creature_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o not_o to_o god_n quest_n 27._o what_o other_o particular_a duty_n be_v require_v or_o sin_n forbid_v in_o this_o first_o commandment_n ans_fw-fr there_o be_v divers_a other_o concern_v our_o inward_a obedience_n which_o may_v be_v find_v in_o several_a place_n of_o scripture_n and_o to_o be_v refer_v hither_o i_o will_v touch_v but_o one_o more_o quek_n 38._o what_o be_v that_o duty_n require_v 22._o phil._n 4.4_o gen_n 17.1_o neh._n 8.10_o hab._n 3.17_o 18._o joh._n 16.21_o 22._o 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second_o sin_n ans_fw-fr to_o joy_n and_o delight_n in_o any_o creature_n or_o creature_n delight_n in_o husband_n wife_n child_n friend_n or_o whatsoever_o earthly_a thing_n above_o god_n or_o to_o draw_v our_o heart_n from_o god_n this_o be_v a_o sin_n and_o sometime_o god_n see_v it_o best_o to_o take_v these_o temporal_a joy_n from_o his_o child_n or_o turn_v they_o to_o sorrow_n 22._o joh._n 16.21_o 22._o that_o we_o may_v seek_v to_o and_o rest_n in_o he_o for_o joy_n eternal_a which_o none_o can_v take_v from_o we_o quest_n 41._o what_o use_v i_o pray_v you_o can_v you_o make_v of_o this_o knowledge_n of_o these_o many_o duty_n require_v and_o sin_n forbid_v in_o this_o commandment_n ans_fw-fr first_o i_o may_v see_v in_o this_o light_n 3.24_o 2_o cor._n 2.10_o who_o be_v sufficient_a

12._o what_o sin_n be_v contrary_a to_o these_o duty_n concern_v hear_v or_o believe_v and_o obey_v god_n word_n ans_fw-fr to_o come_v to_o god_n house_n without_o a_o due_a preparation_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o mind_n and_o memory_n before_o we_o come_v 1._o by_o examination_n of_o our_o knowledge_n or_o want_n of_o knowledge_n or_o by_o meditation_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o prophetical_a office_n to_o teach_v we_o that_o we_o may_v learn_v of_o christ_n or_o prayer_n for_o god_n minister_n or_o for_o ourselves_o for_o our_o profit_v in_o the_o ordinance_n 1.4.3_o mic._n 7.16_o mat._n 13.15_o 2_o tim_n 1.4.3_o 2._o to_o be_v present_a without_o serious_a attention_n with_o gaze_v eye_n deaf_a dull_a itch_a prejudicate_a ear_n or_o wander_a heart_n 6.10_o jer._n 6.10_o 3._o to_o hear_v with_o hypocritical_a profane_a or_o uncircumcised_a heart_n o●_n ear_n without_o love_n towards_o god_n word_n 4._o to_o hear_v with_o wilful_a hard_a impenitent_a heart_n 17.11_o act_n 28.27_o 28._o 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law_n of_o god_n and_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n in_o justice_n and_o equity_n to_o govern_v the_o common_a wealth_n and_o people_n over_o who_o the_o lord_n place_v they_o to_o rule_v according_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o the_o good_a law_n of_o the_o same_o nation_n or_o kingdom_n over_o which_o they_o be_v consider_v that_o they_o be_v under_o god_n and_o govern_v for_o god_n as_o vicegerent_n under_o the_o great_a king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_n and_o king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n quest_n 42._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o magistrate_n and_o governor_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n whether_o they_o be_v in_o high_a or_o low_a place_n ans_fw-fr to_o rule_v or_o govern_v without_o the_o knowledge_n or_o fear_n of_o god_n unjust_o tyrannical_o or_o in_o any_o corrupt_a and_o sinful_a way_n contrary_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o good_a law_n of_o the_o land_n to_o sell_v or_o defer_v or_o deny_v justice_n and_o right_a to_o any_o man_n quest_n 43._o you_o have_v 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and_o such_o like_a grace_n and_o all_o in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n else_o all_o be_v nothing_o and_o therefore_o he_o or_o she_o pray_v best_a who_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n and_o can_v pour_v out_o his_o or_o her_o heart_n and_o soul_n to_o god_n in_o prayer_n as_o jacob_n and_o hannab_n and_o other_o saint_n of_o god_n have_v do_v and_o have_v be_v hear_v in_o their_o prayer_n with_o a_o gracious_a return_n 1_o cor._n 14.15_o james_n 1.6_o isa_n 1.15_o 16._o acts._n 10.2_o hosea_n 12.4_o james_n 5.16_o psal_n 51.17_o jere._n 50.4_o 5._o 1_o thess_n 5.17_o john_n 16.23_o quest_n 22._o but_o how_o shall_v a_o man_n get_v the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n and_o ability_n to_o pour_v out_o his_o soul_n to_o god_n ans_fw-fr i_o answer_v you_o must_v not_o rest_v in_o your_o prayer_n nor_o in_o any_o duty_n you_o perform_v to_o god_n as_o if_o that_o do_v satisfy_v the_o lord_n for_o your_o sin_n or_o meritorious_o procure_v your_o peace_n with_o god_n but_o you_o must_v rest_v 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what_o be_v thy_o request_n and_o the_o desire_n of_o thy_o heart_n to_o obtain_v at_o the_o hand_n of_o thy_o god_n and_o love_a father_n in_o christ_n quest_n 31._o and_o what_o want_n may_v i_o express_v ans_fw-fr thy_o soul_n will_v tell_v thou_o thou_o want_v in_o the_o first_o place_n the_o assurance_n or_o more_o full_a assurance_n of_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o all_o thy_o sin_n and_o of_o god_n free_a grace_n and_o love_n unto_o thou_o in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n thou_o want_v many_o favour_n from_o god_n for_o thy_o body_n for_o thy_o soul_n for_o this_o for_o a_o better_a life_n for_o thy_o wife_n thy_o husband_n for_o parent_n child_n servant_n kindred_n accquaintance_n thy_o neighbour_n thy_o friend_n thy_o enemy_n for_o the_o king_n majesty_n for_o the_o parliament_n the_o kingdom_n the_o city_n and_o country_n for_o peace_n and_o truth_n and_o a_o happy_a union_n and_o communion_n one_o with_o another_o and_o with_o the_o whole_a church_n of_o christ_n and_o here_o 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