of_o husband_n in_o reference_n to_o their_o wife_n i_o come_v now_o to_o show_v the_o duty_n of_o wife_n towards_o their_o husband_n as_o the_o main_a duty_n on_o the_o husband_n part_n be_v love_n so_o the_o main_a duty_n on_o the_o wife_n part_n be_v subjection_n 22_o under_o which_o many_o particular_n be_v comprise_v the_o subjection_n of_o the_o wife_n to_o the_o husband_n imply_v two_o thing_n 1_o that_o she_o acknowledge_v a_o superiority_n in_o her_o husband_n 2_o that_o she_o put_v in_o practice_v such_o duty_n as_o do_v issue_n and_o flow_v from_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o that_o superiority_n i._o the_o former_a be_v not_o only_o a_o duty_n but_o the_o ground_n of_o all_o other_o duty_n whatsoever_o for_o till_o the_o wife_n be_v full_o satisfy_v about_o the_o superiority_n of_o her_o husband_n no_o duty_n will_v be_v perform_v by_o she_o as_o it_o ought_v therefore_o wife_n ought_v to_o learn_v this_o point_n in_o the_o first_o place_n viz._n that_o their_o husband_n be_v their_o superior_n which_o clear_o appear_v 1_o by_o the_o order_n of_o creation_n the_o man_n be_v first_o create_v and_o thereupon_o have_v the_o birthright_n primogâ—â—â—turae_fw-la 2_o by_o the_o institution_n of_o god_n who_o say_v to_o the_o woman_n 16_o thy_o desire_n shall_v be_v subject_a to_o he_o and_o he_o shall_v rule_v â—ver_o thou_o 3_o by_o the_o name_n and_o title_n give_v in_o scripture_n to_o the_o husband_n 6_o which_o do_v imply_v a_o superiority_n in_o he_o 17_o as_o lord_n guide_n head_n etc._n etc._n 3_o i_o grant_v indeed_o there_o be_v but_o a_o very_a little_a disparity_n and_o small_a inequality_n between_o husband_n and_o wife_n be_v both_o governor_n of_o the_o same_o family_n parent_n of_o the_o same_o child_n 7_o and_o heir_n together_o of_o the_o grace_n of_o life_n yet_o god_n have_v so_o express_o appoint_v subjection_n on_o the_o wife_n part_n it_o ought_v to_o be_v acknowledge_v ii_o as_o the_o wife_n ought_v to_o acknowledge_v and_o yield_v a_o superiority_n in_o her_o husband_n so_o she_o ought_v to_o put_v in_o practice_n such_o duty_n as_o do_v issue_n and_o flow_v from_o the_o acknowledgement_n thereof_o which_o may_v be_v branch_v into_o three_o particular_n 1_o honour_n this_o god_n require_v of_o all_o inferior_n towards_o their_o superior_n 12_o in_o the_o five_o commandment_n and_o therefore_o be_v a_o duty_n incubent_fw-la upon_o all_o wife_n in_o reference_n to_o their_o husband_n who_o be_v their_o superior_n as_o be_v their_o lord_n guide_n and_o head_n this_o honour_n wife_n ought_v to_o express_v 1_o by_o their_o inward_a esteem_n of_o their_o husband_n account_v they_o worthy_a of_o honour_n for_o their_o place_n sake_n because_o they_o be_v their_o husband_n whether_o they_o be_v rich_a or_o poor_a elder_a or_o young_a than_o self_n 2_o by_o their_o outward_a respect_n which_o they_o shall_v manifest_v both_o by_o their_o reverend_a carriage_n and_o speech_n give_v they_o such_o title_n as_o signify_v 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bear_v it_o with_o meekness_n and_o mildness_n 2_o in_o be_v willing_a to_o be_v advise_v by_o her_o husband_n and_o ready_a to_o follow_v his_o good_a advice_n yet_o 〈◊〉_d the_o wife_n have_v a_o clear_a sight_n and_o see_v better_a than_o her_o husband_n what_o god_n have_v command_v though_o she_o may_v not_o usurp_v authority_n over_o her_o husband_n 12_o yet_o she_o may_v and_o must_v in_o all_o humility_n persuade_v and_o advise_v he_o to_o that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o happy_a be_v that_o husband_n if_o he_o can_v see_v his_o own_o happiness_n in_o who_o bosom_n the_o lord_n have_v lay_v so_o good_a a_o counsellor_n 3_o another_o branch_n of_o the_o wife_n subjection_n be_v obedience_n and_o indeed_o this_o be_v the_o principal_a part_n of_o that_o subjection_n which_o the_o apostle_n require_v of_o wife_n to_o their_o husband_n 22._o wife_n submit_v yourselves_o unto_o your_o own_o husband_n and_o the_o apostle_n peter_n command_v this_o duty_n unto_o wife_n 6_o by_o the_o example_n of_o sarah_n who_o obey_v abraham_n now_o sarahs_n obedience_n to_o abraham_n be_v eminent_a in_o two_o thing_n especial_o 1_o in_o do_v what_o he_o require_v of_o she_o for_o when_o on_o a_o sudden_a there_o come_v three_o man_n to_o abraham_n 6_o and_o he_o be_v desirous_a to_o entertain_v they_o he_o bid_v his_o wife_n make_v such_o and_o such_o provision_n with_o all_o possible_a speed_n and_o according_o she_o do_v 2_o in_o forbear_v to_o do_v any_o thing_n without_o his_o consent_n though_o sarah_n be_v high_o provoke_v by_o hagar_n who_o despise_v her_o mistress_n yet_o will_v she_o not_o deal_v rough_o with_o she_o much_o less_o turn_v she_o out_o of_o door_n till_o she_o have_v her_o husband_n consent_n who_o say_v unto_o his_o wife_n do_v to_o thy_o maid_n as_o it_o please_v thou_o 6_o in_o like_a manner_n shall_v wife_n manifest_v their_o obedience_n to_o their_o husband_n 1_o in_o a_o ready_a and_o willing_a do_v of_o what_o their_o husband_n require_v of_o they_o 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obedience_n to_o god_n to_o his_o ordinance_n and_o commandment_n who_o require_v it_o of_o they_o so_o that_o it_o must_v be_v in_o conscience_n of_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n and_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o command_n and_o thus_o will_v their_o obedience_n to_o their_o husband_n be_v a_o acceptable_a service_n unto_o god_n for_o as_o they_o relieve_v christ_n in_o the_o poor_a 40_o who_o relieve_v they_o for_o christ_n sake_n so_o those_o wife_n obey_v god_n in_o their_o husband_n who_o obey_v they_o for_o god_n sake_n i_o mean_v out_o of_o conscience_n to_o the_o ordinance_n and_o command_n of_o god_n the_o latter_a expression_n 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o lord_n hint_n unto_o we_o that_o the_o wife_n obedience_n must_v be_v in_o all_o lawful_a command_n not_o extend_v to_o any_o thing_n against_o the_o will_n of_o god_n so_o that_o if_o husband_n command_v any_o thing_n against_o the_o reveal_v will_n of_o god_n their_o wife_n be_v not_o bind_v to_o obey_v they_o for_o their_o husband_n 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till_o that_o which_o have_v occasion_v it_o be_v in_o some_o sort_n find_v out_o and_o discover_v for_o the_o better_a discovery_n of_o the_o particular_a sin_n or_o sin_n god_n aim_v at_o in_o thy_o affliction_n take_v these_o few_o rule_n and_o direction_n 1_o when_o god_n visit_v thou_o or_o any_o of_o thy_o dear_a relation_n with_o sickness_n or_o exercise_v thou_o with_o any_o affliction_n or_o do_v but_o shake_v his_o rod_n over_o thou_o set_v thyself_o as_o in_o his_o sight_n and_o presence_n and_o then_o examine_v thy_o soul_n and_o conscience_n thorough_o make_v a_o exact_a survey_n and_o search_v into_o every_o corner_n thereof_o to_o find_v out_o the_o particular_a sin_n god_n aim_v at_o 2_o take_v notice_n what_o sin_n thy_o conscience_n do_v first_o bring_v to_o thy_o remembrance_n for_o conscience_n be_v god_n deputy_n to_o convince_v thou_o joseph_n and_o to_o tell_v thou_o that_o by_o live_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o such_o and_o such_o a_o sin_n or_o in_o the_o 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have_v often_o be_v reprove_v either_o by_o the_o motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n or_o by_o the_o admonition_n of_o his_o minister_n or_o by_o the_o check_n of_o thy_o own_o conscience_n and_o yet_o have_v refuse_v to_o reform_v the_o same_o thereupon_o suspect_v that_o sin_n in_o special_a to_o be_v the_o sin_n at_o which_o the_o lord_n aim_v in_o thy_o present_a affliction_n deus_fw-la for_o it_o be_v usual_a with_o god_n to_o proceed_v from_o word_n to_o blow_n to_o make_v we_o give_v more_o diligent_a 〈◊〉_d thereunto_o 5_o be_v earnest_n with_o god_n in_o prayer_n that_o he_o will_v help_v thou_o in_o this_o search_n that_o he_o will_v discover_v and_o make_v know_v unto_o thou_o the_o sin_n 2_o or_o sin_n at_o which_o he_o especial_o aim_v thus_o do_v job_n show_v i_o say_v he_o wherefore_o thou_o contend_v with_o i_o i._n e._n for_o what_o sin_n or_o sin_n thou_o do_v thus_o afflict_v i_o and_o afterward_o he_o cry_v out_o in_o his_o affliction_n make_v i_o to_o know_v my_o transgression_n and_o my_o sin_n 23_o in_o like_a manner_n do_v thou_o in_o thy_o affliction_n fly_v unto_o god_n by_o prayer_n beseech_v he_o to_o show_v unto_o thou_o wherefore_o he_o do_v so_o contend_v with_o thou_o and_o to_o make_v know_v unto_o thou_o what_o be_v thy_o transgression_n and_o thy_o sin_n that_o have_v provoke_v his_o displeasure_n against_o thou_o iii_o have_v find_v out_o the_o particular_a sin_n god_n aâ—med_v at_o in_o thy_o affliction_n then_o go_v and_o confess_v it_o unto_o god_n in_o prayer_n with_o the_o aggravate_v circumstance_n thereof_o free_o judge_v and_o condemn_v thyself_o before_o god_n for_o the_o same_o 9_o with_o a_o break_a and_o contrite_a heart_n and_o to_o such_o as_o confess_v their_o sin_n there_o be_v a_o promise_n of_o forgiveness_n make_v to_o thy_o confession_n add_v earnest_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o thy_o sin_n for_o and_o through_o the_o merit_n of_o jesus_n christ._n iv._o wherein_o soever_o upon_o thy_o examination_n thou_o find_v thyself_o to_o have_v be_v faulty_a bern._n thou_o must_v endeavour_v to_o amend_v and_o reform_v for_o as_o the_o end_n of_o thy_o search_n be_v to_o discover_v what_o be_v amiss_o in_o thou_o so_o the_o end_n of_o thy_o discovery_n be_v to_o amend_v and_o reform_v what_o have_v be_v amiss_o in_o thou_o and_o true_o without_o this_o it_o will_v little_o avail_v thou_o to_o pray_v unto_o god_n for_o the_o removal_n of_o thy_o affliction_n for_o the_o lord_n himself_o noteâ—h_v continuance_n in_o sin_n to_o be_v the_o chief_a cause_n of_o the_o continuance_n of_o his_o hand_n of_o affliction_n upon_o his_o people_n isa._n 9_o 12_o 13._o v._o though_o affliction_n be_v special_a opportunity_n for_o spiritual_a advantage_n yet_o see_v they_o be_v not_o of_o themselves_o able_a to_o work_v any_o good_a in_o thou_o without_o the_o special_a assistance_n of_o god_n spirit_n work_v together_o with_o they_o be_v earnest_n with_o god_n in_o prayer_n for_o a_o sanctify_a use_n and_o improvement_n of_o they_o that_o as_o he_o do_v afflict_v thou_o so_o he_o will_v teach_v and_o instruct_v thou_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n how_o to_o make_v a_o good_a use_n thereof_o to_o the_o spiritual_a advantage_n of_o thy_o own_o soul._n in_o all_o thy_o address_n unto_o god_n in_o prayer_n beg_v of_o he_o that_o no_o affliction_n may_v pass_v away_o unsanctified_a and_o pray_v more_o for_o the_o sanctification_n of_o they_o than_o for_o their_o removal_n vi_o in_o the_o time_n of_o thy_o affliction_n vow_n and_o promise_v unto_o god_n better_a obedience_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v that_o thou_o will_v be_v more_o careful_a in_o the_o avoid_n of_o those_o sin_n for_o the_o commission_n whereof_o and_o in_o the_o perform_n of_o those_o duty_n for_o the_o omission_n whereof_o thy_o conscience_n check_v thou_o 14_o david_n speak_v of_o vow_n which_o he_o have_v make_v unto_o god_n in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o trouble_n and_o 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be_v see_v to_o carry_v he_o away_o but_o herein_o two_o extreme_n be_v careful_o to_o be_v avoid_v viz._n lenity_n and_o severity_n as_o parent_n ought_v not_o to_o be_v too_o indulgent_a towards_o their_o child_n which_o be_v elies_n fault_n for_o which_o sore_a judgement_n befall_v both_o he_o and_o his_o child_n 4._o so_o neither_o shall_v they_o be_v too_o severe_a in_o correct_v their_o child_n 21._o as_o some_o be_v have_v no_o respect_n either_o to_o the_o fault_n 71._o age_n or_o disposition_n of_o their_o child_n therefore_o the_o apostle_n give_v this_o dehortation_n unto_o parent_n not_o to_o provoke_v their_o child_n unto_o wrath_n vi_o another_o duty_n be_v to_o bring_v up_o their_o child_n in_o some_o honest_a call_v it_o be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n as_o to_o prevent_v idleness_n which_o be_v the_o bane_n of_o youth_n so_o to_o enable_v they_o to_o live_v in_o the_o world_n and_o to_o be_v serviceable_a to_o the_o kingdom_n wherein_o they_o live_v in_o the_o choice_n of_o a_o call_v respect_n shall_v be_v have_v as_o to_o the_o child_n ability_n and_o fitness_n so_o to_o their_o disposition_n and_o inclination_n careful_o observe_v to_o what_o calling_n they_o be_v most_o dispose_v vii_o to_o provide_v fit_a match_n and_o marriage_n for_o their_o child_n it_o be_v the_o mean_v the_o lord_n have_v sanctify_v for_o the_o keep_v their_o body_n chaste_a and_o undefiled_a this_o the_o lord_n give_v in_o commandment_n to_o his_o people_n of_o old_a by_o his_o prophet_n jeremy_n 6._o say_v take_v wife_n to_o your_o son_n and_o give_v your_o daughter_n to_o husband_n in_o the_o choice_n of_o a_o husband_n or_o wife_n the_o parent_n ought_v to_o have_v great_a respect_n to_o piety_n and_o prudence_n thâ—n_v to_o wealth_n and_o riches_n for_o thereby_o shall_v they_o procure_v much_o happiness_n to_o their_o child_n in_o their_o marriage_n chap._n xxvii_o of_o child_n duty_n have_v show_v the_o duty_n of_o parent_n towards_o their_o child_n i_o come_v now_o to_o show_v the_o duty_n of_o child_n in_o reference_n to_o their_o parent_n which_o may_v be_v bring_v to_o three_o head_n viz._n 1_o obedience_n 2_o honour_n 3_o gratitude_n i._o obedience_n this_o be_v often_o press_v in_o scripture_n as_o the_o main_a and_o principal_a duty_n of_o child_n in_o reference_n towards_o their_o parent_n their_o obedience_n ought_v to_o be_v express_v 1_o by_o a_o cheerful_a yield_v to_o their_o precept_n and_o command_n ready_o do_v what_o they_o require_v of_o they_o and_o that_o for_o conscience_n sake_n even_o to_o the_o command_n of_o god_n who_o require_v this_o duty_n at_o their_o hand_n for_o say_v the_o apostle_n child_n obey_v your_o parent_n in_o all_o thing_n 20._o for_o this_o be_v well-pleasing_a to_o the_o lord_n and_o again_o child_n obey_v your_o parent_n in_o the_o lord_n 1._o for_o this_o be_v right_n in_o the_o former_a place_n 〈◊〉_d it_o be_v in_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o latter_a it_o be_v in_o the_o lord_n whereby_o be_v imply_v that_o child_n obedience_n must_v be_v in_o all_o thing_n honest_a and_o lawful_a agreeable_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n so_o that_o if_o their_o parent_n shall_v command_v they_o to_o do_v any_o thing_n contrary_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n they_o must_v therein_o obey_v god_n and_o not_o their_o parent_n for_o child_n be_v no_o further_o bind_v to_o obey_v their_o earthly_a parent_n than_o may_v stand_v with_o obedience_n to_o god_n their_o heavenly_a father_n 2_o child_n ought_v to_o express_v their_o obedience_n to_o their_o parent_n in_o harken_v to_o their_o good_a instruction_n it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o parent_n to_o instruct_v their_o child_n it_o must_v needs_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o child_n to_o hearken_v unto_o and_o to_o obey_v their_o good_a instruction_n which_o solomon_n much_o press_v upon_o child_n 8._o my_o son_n say_v he_o hear_v the_o instruction_n of_o thy_o father_n and_o forsake_v not_o the_o law_n of_o thy_o mother_n where_o he_o do_v not_o only_o command_v child_n to_o obey_v the_o wholesome_a instruction_n of_o their_o father_n but_o do_v likewise_o infinuate_v that_o they_o shall_v not_o sleight_n and_o reject_v the_o advice_n of_o a_o mother_n because_o of_o the_o weakness_n of_o her_o sex_n as_o child_n ought_v to_o hearken_v to_o the_o good_a instruction_n of_o their_o parent_n in_o all_o thing_n so_o more_o especial_o in_o two_o thing_n 1_o in_o the_o choice_n of_o their_o calling_n 2_o in_o the_o choice_n of_o their_o match_n 1_o the_o former_a be_v commend_v in_o the_o scripture_n by_o the_o approve_a practice_n of_o godly_a child_n 2._o as_o of_o jacob_n samuel_n david_n and_o other_o and_o true_o 28._o in_o regard_n that_o parent_n be_v the_o mean_n of_o bring_v up_o their_o child_n in_o the_o world_n 15._o till_o they_o be_v fit_a for_o calling_n and_o that_o not_o without_o much_o care_n and_o cost_n be_v it_o not_o most_o meet_a and_o just_a that_o their_o counsel_n and_o advice_n shall_v be_v take_v in_o the_o choice_n of_o their_o call_v and_o course_n of_o life_n and_o as_o in_o their_o calling_n so_o likewise_o in_o their_o marriage_n and_o not_o to_o marry_v without_o their_o consent_n which_o the_o very_a light_n of_o nature_n teach_v and_o god_n himself_o command_v when_o he_o lay_v a_o charge_n upon_o parent_n 3._o to_o give_v their_o daughter_n to_o husband_n and_o to_o take_v wife_n for_o their_o son_n which_o do_v necessary_o imply_v 2._o that_o child_n ought_v not_o to_o take_v unto_o themselves_o wife_n or_o husband_n without_o especial_o against_o their_o parent_n consent_n such_o marriage_n have_v by_o the_o father_n of_o the_o church_n be_v declare_v unlawful_a yea_o and_o to_o be_v of_o no_o force_n till_o the_o parent_n do_v ratify_v they_o and_o therefore_o such_o child_n as_o shall_v adventure_v to_o join_v themselves_o in_o marriage_n without_o their_o parent_n consent_v how_o can_v they_o expect_v a_o blessing_n from_o god_n upon_o they_o yea_o they_o have_v rather_o cause_v to_o fear_v the_o curse_n of_o god_n upon_o they_o and_o their_o posterity_n how_o do_v the_o curse_n of_o god_n fall_v upon_o esau_n and_o his_o posterity_n because_o he_o marry_v against_o the_o consent_n of_o his_o parent_n take_v unto_o himself_o wife_n 35._o which_o be_v a_o grief_n of_o mind_n unto_o isaac_n and_o rebeckah_n ii_o another_o duty_n which_o child_n owe_v unto_o their_o parent_n be_v honour_n and_o reverence_n this_o the_o lord_n in_o express_a term_n require_v of_o all_o child_n in_o the_o five_o commandment_n 12._o honour_v thy_o father_n and_o thy_o mother_n this_o honour_n and_o reverence_n child_n must_v manifest_v 1_o by_o their_o modest_a silence_n before_o their_o parent_n not_o forward_o to_o speak_v in_o their_o presence_n without_o leave_n from_o they_o 2_o by_o their_o humble_a speech_n speak_v unto_o they_o submissive_o and_o reverent_o give_v they_o fit_v title_n as_o father_n sir_n and_o the_o like_a 3_o by_o their_o respective_a carriage_n which_o they_o shall_v show_v by_o uncover_v their_o head_n bow_v their_o body_n stand_v up_o before_o they_o with_o the_o like_a joseph_n though_o high_o advance_v yet_o when_o he_o appear_v before_o his_o father_n with_o his_o two_o son_n 12._o the_o text_n say_v he_o bow_v himself_o with_o his_o face_n to_o the_o earth_n yea_o though_o his_o father_n be_v blind_a through_o age_n and_o therefore_o can_v not_o see_v what_o respect_n his_o son_n show_v to_o he_o yet_o notwithstanding_o he_o bow_v to_o the_o very_a ground_n and_o when_o solomon_n hear_v of_o the_o approach_n of_o his_o mother_n the_o text_n say_v 19_o he_o rise_v from_o the_o throne_n to_o meet_v she_o and_o bow_v himself_o unto_o she_o and_o set_v she_o at_o his_o right_a hand_n and_o all_o this_o in_o token_n of_o his_o reverence_n and_o to_o give_v good_a example_n unto_o other_o iii_o another_o duty_n which_o child_n owe_v to_o their_o parent_n be_v gratitude_n a_o thankful_a requital_n of_o their_o love_n and_o care_n which_o the_o apostle_n in_o express_a term_n require_v of_o all_o child_n 4._o namely_o to_o requite_v their_o parent_n for_o that_o say_v he_o be_v good_a and_o acceptable_a before_o god_n this_o requital_n may_v and_o aught_o to_o be_v manifest_v seveâ—ral_a way_n as_o 1_o by_o relieve_v they_o according_a to_o their_o need_n if_o god_n give_v ability_n josephs_n practice_n herein_o be_v set_v before_o we_o as_o a_o pattern_n who_o be_v in_o prosperity_n and_o his_o father_n in_o want_n first_o send_v he_o corn_n free_o out_o of_o egypt_n 25_o and_o afterward_o send_v for_o he_o into_o egypt_n and_o there_o furnish_v he_o plentiful_o with_o corn_n 9_o and_o all_o other_o needful_a thing_n insomuch_o that_o the_o text_n say_v 12_o joseph_n nourish_v his_o father_n and_o brethren_n and_o all_o his_o father_n household_n with_o
presence_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n at_o his_o come_n accept_v it_o therefore_o and_o testify_v your_o acceptance_n by_o read_v of_o it_o and_o much_o more_o by_o a_o conscionable_a performance_n of_o the_o direction_n contain_v in_o it_o i_o think_v they_o will_v carry_v their_o own_o evidence_n with_o they_o that_o they_o be_v all_o agreeable_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n for_o i_o have_v not_o make_v it_o my_o business_n to_o mint_n new_a notion_n but_o to_o press_v upon_o you_o old_a truth_n and_o know_v duty_n i_o have_v drawm_n they_o up_o in_o a_o plain_a and_o familiar_a stile_n and_o method_n study_v rather_o to_o be_v profitable_a than_o accurate_a they_o be_v of_o daily_a use_n to_o a_o holy_a life_n &_o therefore_o i_o hope_v you_o will_v daily_o peruse_v they_o they_o be_v of_o general_a use_n to_o all_o sort_n of_o christian_n at_o all_o time_n in_o their_o several_a place_n calling_n condition_n and_o relation_n and_o therefore_o i_o hope_v you_o will_v give_v the_o more_o diligent_a heed_n to_o they_o such_o who_o calling_n and_o business_n will_v scarce_o afford_v they_o leisure_n on_o the_o weekday_n to_o look_v into_o such_o treatise_n as_o this_o i_o do_v earnest_o entreat_v they_o that_o at_o least_o on_o the_o lord-day_n after_o the_o performance_n of_o the_o public_a duty_n of_o piety_n in_o the_o congregation_n and_o of_o private_a in_o their_o family_n they_o will_v spend_v some_o time_n in_o read_v a_o part_n of_o this_o book_n with_o their_o family_n and_o the_o lord_n make_v it_o abundant_o useful_a and_o profitable_a unto_o you_o 21._o yea_o the_o god_n of_o peace_n that_o bring_v again_o from_o the_o dead_a our_o lord_n jesus_n that_o great_a shepherd_n of_o the_o sheep_n through_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o everlasting_a covenant_n make_v you_o perfect_a in_o every_o good_a work_n to_o do_v his_o will_n work_v in_o you_o that_o which_o be_v well-pleasing_a in_o his_o sight_n through_o jesus_n christ_n to_o who_o be_v glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n sepulcher_n london_n decemb._n 20._o 1660._o your_o affectionate_a though_o most_o unworthy_a minister_n tho._n gouge_n a_o table_n of_o the_o particular_a point_n contain_v in_o this_o treatise_n chap._n 1._o show_v how_o to_o begin_v the_o day_n with_o god_n chap._n 2._o of_o secret_a prayer_n in_o the_o morning_n chap._n 3_o of_o ejaculatory_a prayer_n 4_o of_o read_v the_o scripture_n in_o private_a 5_o of_o christian_a watchfulness_n over_o our_o thought_n 6_o of_o watchfulness_n over_o our_o word_n 7_o of_o watchfulness_n over_o our_o action_n 8_o of_o watchfulness_n against_o sin_n 9_o of_o our_o behaviour_n at_o meal_n 10_o of_o sport_n and_o recreation_n &_o direction_n concern_v the_o same_o 11_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n 12_o of_o our_o behaviour_n in_o secret_a and_o direction_n concern_v divine_a meditation_n 13_o of_o our_o behaviour_n both_o in_o good_a and_o bad_a company_n 14_o direction_n to_o the_o rich_a how_o to_o improve_v their_o wealth_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o good_a of_o their_o own_o soul_n 15_o direction_n to_o the_o poor_a show_v how_o to_o carry_v themselves_o christian_n like_o in_o their_o low_a and_o mean_a estate_n 16_o of_o christian-like_a carriage_n under_o reproach_n 17_o of_o our_o carriage_n under_o cross_n and_o affliction_n 18_o of_o die_v well_o 19_o direction_n to_o such_o as_o visit_v the_o sick_a 20_o direction_n how_o to_o close_v the_o day_n with_o god_n 21_o of_o the_o morality_n of_o the_o sabbath_n with_o direction_n how_o to_o sanctify_v the_o same_o 23_o of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n with_o direction_n for_o the_o worthy_a receive_n thereof_o 23_o of_o the_o common_a mutual_a duty_n betwixt_o husband_n and_o wife_n 24_o of_o husband_n duty_n to_o their_o wife_n 25_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o wife_n to_o their_o husband_n 26_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o parent_n to_o their_o child_n 27_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o child_n to_o their_o parent_n 28_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o master_n to_o their_o servant_n 29_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o servant_n to_o their_o master_n 30_o of_o rest_v upon_o jesus_n christ_n alone_o for_o life_n and_o salvation_n christian_n direction_n show_v how_o to_o walk_v with_o god_n all_o the_o day_n long_o chap._n i._n how_o to_o begin_v the_o day_n with_o god_n i._o at_o thy_o first_o awake_v in_o the_o morning_n consecrate_v unto_o god_n the_o fresh_a of_o thy_o thought_n by_o lift_v up_o thy_o heart_n to_o he_o in_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o that_o comfortable_a rest_n and_o refreshment_n he_o have_v vouchsafe_v unto_o thou_o the_o night_n past_a for_o have_v not_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o more_o gracious_a unto_o thou_o thou_o may_v have_v sleep_v the_o sleep_n of_o death_n yea_o thou_o may_v have_v awake_v with_o hell_n flame_n about_o thy_o eaâ—s_n what_o cause_n therefore_o have_v thou_o to_o bless_v god_n as_o for_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o night_n so_o for_o the_o renew_n of_o his_o mercy_n with_o the_o day_n and_o then_o hearty_o beg_v of_o god_n his_o direction_n assistance_n and_o blessing_n upon_o thy_o lawful_a pain_n and_o endeavour_n that_o day_n ii_o have_v thus_o consecrate_v thy_o first_o awake_v unto_o god_n by_o bless_v he_o for_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o night_n and_o for_o add_v another_o day_n to_o thy_o life_n then_o steep_a thy_o thought_n in_o a_o serious_a meditation_n of_o god_n and_o of_o some_o or_o other_o of_o his_o glorious_a attribute_n as_o 1_o of_o the_o infinite_a purity_n of_o god_n who_o be_v of_o pure_a eye_n than_o to_o behold_v iniquity_n i._n e._n 13._o with_o the_o least_o approbation_n but_o hate_v all_o sin_n with_o a_o perfect_a hatred_n as_o be_v contrary_a to_o his_o nature_n a_o serious_a consideration_n whereof_o will_v through_o god_n blessing_n prove_v very_o effectual_a for_o the_o suppress_n of_o those_o impure_a thought_n which_o be_v apt_a to_o arise_v from_o thy_o corrupt_a heart_n 2_o of_o the_o almighty_a 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prayer_n say_v with_o thyself_o lord_n what_o need_n have_v i_o of_o a_o saviour_n i_o see_v thou_o may_v condemn_v i_o for_o my_o most_o holy_a service_n and_o therefore_o i_o go_v whole_o out_o of_o myself_o unto_o jesus_n christ_n rest_v upon_o his_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o all-sufficient_a merit_n for_o life_n and_o for_o salvation_n chap._n iii_o of_o ejaculatory_a prayer_n beside_o thy_o solemn_a morning_n prayer_n it_o will_v be_v good_a to_o send_v up_o ejaculatory_a prayer_n and_o praise_n unto_o god_n and_o that_o frequent_o upon_o all_o occasion_n by_o ejaculatory_a prayer_n and_o praise_n i_o mean_v the_o sudden_a lift_v up_o of_o the_o heart_n unto_o god_n upon_o some_o present_a occasion_n either_o in_o way_n of_o petition_n or_o thanksgiving_n which_o kind_n of_o prayer_n we_o find_v command_v under_o those_o general_a precept_n of_o pray_v always_o 1._o and_o pray_v without_o cease_v 17._o the_o meaning_n whereof_o be_v not_o that_o thou_o shall_v whole_o and_o 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comfort_n thou_o shall_v find_v therein_o â—_o thy_o confession_n must_v be_v as_o particular_a in_o respect_n of_o sin_n so_o likewise_o full_a in_o regard_n of_o the_o aggravation_n of_o they_o this_o do_v david_n in_o his_o confession_n of_o that_o sin_n of_o number_v the_o people_n i_o have_v sin_v great_o say_v he_o 10_o in_o that_o i_o have_v do_v and_o now_o i_o beseech_v thou_o o_o lord_n take_v away_o the_o iniquity_n of_o thy_o servant_n for_o i_o have_v do_v very_o foolish_o see_v what_o term_n of_o aggravation_n he_o heap_v up_o 1_o i_o have_v sin_v 2_o i_o have_v sin_v great_o 3_o i_o have_v do_v foolish_o 4_o very_o foolish_o and_o as_o thou_o desire_v pardon_v of_o thy_o sin_n set_v they_o forth_o to_o the_o full_a let_v no_o circumstance_n of_o aggravation_n be_v want_v by_o which_o they_o may_v appear_v the_o more_o foul_a and_o filthy_a 3_o thy_o confession_n must_v be_v with_o inward_a remorse_n and_o sorrow_n of_o heart_n that_o thou_o have_v sin_v against_o so_o 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unfeigned_o confess_v their_o sin_n so_o there_o be_v likewise_o a_o promise_n of_o forgiveness_n to_o such_o who_o hearty_o pray_v for_o the_o same_o for_o say_v the_o lord_n in_o answer_n to_o salomon_n prayer_n 14_o if_o my_o people_n which_o be_v call_v by_o my_o name_n shall_v humble_v themselves_o and_o pray_v and_o seek_v my_o face_n then_o will_v i_o hear_v from_o heaven_n and_o will_v forgive_v their_o sin_n and_o therefore_o if_o thou_o can_v pray_v hearty_o unto_o god_n for_o the_o pardon_n of_o thy_o sin_n thou_o have_v thereby_o some_o comfortable_a evidence_n of_o their_o forgiveness_n for_o as_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o parable_n forgive_v his_o servant_n that_o be_v indebt_v to_o he_o 27_o and_o have_v nothing_o to_o pay_v even_o because_o he_o pray_v he_o
so_o if_o thou_o can_v pour_v out_o thy_o soul_n in_o a_o true_a and_o hearty_a prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o pardon_n of_o thy_o sin_n he_o will_v questionless_a forgive_v thou_o even_o because_o thou_o pray_v unto_o he_o for_o as_o david_n speak_v the_o lord_n be_v not_o only_o ready_a to_o forgive_v 5_o but_o plenteous_a in_o mercy_n to_o all_o they_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o 4_o sprinkle_v thy_o soul_n with_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ._n 4_o christ_n be_v our_o peace_n as_o the_o apostle_n call_v he_o neither_o can_v thou_o by_o all_o that_o thou_o be_v able_a to_o do_v make_v thy_o peace_n with_o god_n but_o only_o though_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n 23_o when_o the_o destroy_a angel_n see_v the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb_n sprinkle_v on_o the_o post_n of_o any_o door_n he_o pass_v by_o that_o house_n and_o they_o within_o be_v safe_a so_o that_o soul_n which_o be_v sprinkle_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n be_v so_o safe_a from_o the_o destroy_a angel_n of_o god_n that_o he_o shall_v not_o do_v it_o hurt_v for_o death_n be_v a_o advantage_n to_o that_o soul_n which_o be_v sprinkle_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o door_n of_o life_n cyprian_a and_o a_o gate_n to_o heaven_n as_o cyprian_n call_v it_o though_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o mean_n of_o our_o peace_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n yet_o unless_o that_o blood_n be_v sprinkle_v on_o thy_o soul_n thou_o can_v find_v little_a peace_n there_o and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n peter_n speak_v not_o only_o of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n 2_o but_o of_o the_o sprinkle_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n it_o be_v not_o enough_o that_o christ_n have_v shed_v his_o blood_n but_o there_o must_v be_v beside_o the_o shed_n of_o it_o the_o sprinkle_n of_o it_o christ_n blood_n be_v shed_v upon_o the_o cross_n yet_o all_o man_n be_v not_o reconcile_v unto_o god_n thereby_o and_o what_o be_v the_o reason_n sure_o because_o that_o blood_n be_v not_o sprinkle_v 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myself_o ans._n 1._o it_o be_v good_a to_o be_v conscious_a to_o thyself_o of_o thy_o own_o unworthiness_n but_o not_o so_o as_o to_o be_v keep_v thereby_o from_o apply_v of_o christ_n and_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n unto_o thy_o soul_n comfort_v and_o true_o if_o thou_o will_v but_o consider_v that_o god_n respect_v his_o own_o goodness_n and_o not_o we_o in_o the_o offering_n of_o his_o son_n and_o that_o his_o grace_n be_v everyway_n most_o free_a this_o conceit_n of_o thy_o unworthiness_n can_v be_v no_o just_a plea_n against_o the_o apply_v of_o christ_n with_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n unto_o thy_o own_o soul_n comfort_n it_o shall_v rather_o be_v a_o encouragement_n unto_o thou_o because_o the_o more_o unworthy_a thou_o be_v in_o thy_o own_o sight_n and_o sense_n the_o more_o worthy_a thou_o be_v in_o the_o account_n of_o christ._n the_o great_a worthiness_n that_o any_o christian_n can_v here_o attain_v unto_o be_v to_o be_v sensible_a of_o his_o own_o unworthiness_n 2_o thou_o who_o complain_v of_o thy_o unworthiness_n i_o will_v ask_v thou_o whether_o any_o man_n before_o he_o make_v application_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o his_o merit_n unto_o himself_o do_v see_v any_o thing_n in_o himself_o why_o christ_n shall_v belong_v unto_o he_o rather_o than_o to_o any_o other_o the_o scripture_n say_v there_o be_v no_o difference_n for_o all_o have_v sin_v obj._n 2_o my_o sin_n be_v so_o many_o for_o number_n 23_o and_o so_o heinous_a in_o their_o quality_n that_o i_o can_v imagine_v that_o christ_n shall_v belong_v unto_o i_o and_o therefore_o dare_v not_o apply_v he_o nor_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n unto_o myself_o ans._n the_o more_o sinful_a thou_o be_v in_o thy_o own_o sense_n and_o apprehension_n the_o fit_a thou_o be_v to_o close_v with_o jesus_n christ_n and_o to_o apply_v the_o merit_n of_o his_o death_n unto_o thyself_o for_o in_o that_o gracious_a invitation_n of_o christ_n 28_o we_o find_v no_o other_o qualification_n put_v in_o but_o a_o sense_n of_o sin_n 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 give_v you_o rest_n where_o the_o party_n invite_v to_o come_v unto_o christ_n be_v such_o as_o be_v sensible_a of_o and_o thereupon_o groan_v under_o the_o weight_n and_o burden_n of_o their_o sin_n 〈◊〉_d as_o the_o word_n in_o the_o greek_a there_o proper_o signify_v and_o luke_n 5._o 32._o christ_n profess_v he_o come_v not_o to_o call_v the_o righteous_a but_o sinner_n not_o such_o as_o be_v righteous_a in_o their_o own_o conceit_n but_o such_o as_o be_v sinner_n in_o their_o own_o sense_n and_o apprehension_n true_o sensible_a of_o their_o sin_n so_o that_o sense_n of_o sin_n be_v the_o only_a qualification_n requisite_a to_o a_o application_n of_o jesus_n christ._n obj._n 3_o i_o have_v often_o sin_v against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n and_o therefore_o fear_v i_o have_v commit_v that_o unpardonable_a sin_n the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o so_o dare_v not_o apply_v christ_n blood_n unto_o myself_o ans._n though_o the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v a_o sin_n against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n yet_o every_o sin_n yea_o every_o grievous_a sin_n against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n be_v not_o the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o they_o may_v be_v without_o malice_n of_o heart_n which_o this_o can_v be_v and_o therefore_o though_o thou_o have_v often_o sin_v against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n yet_o if_o thou_o have_v not_o sin_v with_o a_o malicious_a heart_n i._n e._n thou_o have_v not_o sin_v mere_o because_o thou_o will_v displease_v god_n and_o grieve_v his_o spirit_n thou_o have_v not_o commit_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n iv._o have_v make_v thy_o peace_n with_o god_n then_o make_v thy_o peace_n with_o man_n by_o a_o hearty_a forgive_n of_o all_o who_o have_v wrong_v thou_o this_o be_v a_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v by_o thou_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o thy_o life_n as_o any_o occasion_n thereof_o be_v give_v without_o which_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o accept_v of_o any_o christian_a service_n and_o sacrifice_n that_o thou_o offere_v unto_o he_o and_o therefore_o say_v our_o saviour_n 25_o when_o thou_o stand_v pray_v forgive_v if_o thou_o have_v aught_o against_o any_o for_o indeed_o how_o can_v thou_o ask_v god_n forgiveness_n of_o thy_o sin_n when_o thou_o will_v not_o forgive_v man_n his_o offence_n against_o thou_o how_o can_v thou_o beg_v peace_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o thy_o heavenly_a father_n when_o thou_o will_v not_o be_v reconcile_v on_o earth_n to_o thy_o brother_n as_o therefore_o this_o duty_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v by_o thou_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o thy_o life_n so_o especial_o in_o thy_o last_o sickness_n for_o thereby_o thou_o may_v gain_v some_o assurance_n in_o thy_o own_o soul_n of_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o thy_o sin_n commit_v against_o god_n which_o our_o saviour_n imply_v in_o that_o expression_n of_o he_o if_o you_o forgive_v man_n their_o trespass_n 14_o your_o heavenly_a father_n will_v also_o forgive_v you_o will_v thou_o therefore_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n mercy_n towards_o thou_o in_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o thy_o sin_n commit_v against_o he_o search_v narrow_o into_o thy_o own_o soul_n and_o if_o thou_o can_v find_v thou_o do_v as_o hearty_o forgive_v thy_o brother_n as_o thou_o do_v desire_v forgiveness_n of_o god_n then_o may_v thou_o assure_v thyself_o of_o god_n mercy_n to_o thou_o in_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o thy_o sin_n commit_v against_o he_o so_o much_o be_v hint_v to_o we_o in_o the_o five_o petition_n of_o the_o lord_n prayer_n forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n 12_o as_o we_o forgive_v they_o
revenge_n in_o the_o night_n and_o in_o the_o morning_n bring_v forth_o some_o mischief_n or_o other_o and_o therefore_o as_o we_o say_v of_o the_o toad-stool_n â—oâ—itur_fw-la it_o grow_v up_o in_o a_o night_n and_o die_v in_o a_o night_n so_o shall_v this_o poisonous_a weed_n of_o anger_n die_v on_o the_o day_n wherein_o it_o be_v bear_v iv._o before_o thou_o go_v to_o bed_n be_v sure_a to_o offer_v unto_o god_n thy_o evening_n sacrifice_n of_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n this_o be_v hint_v unto_o we_o under_o the_o law_n where_o the_o lord_n require_v his_o evening_n sacrifice_n as_o well_o as_o his_o morning_n 39_o now_o this_o be_v that_o which_o thou_o shall_v offer_v upon_o the_o altar_n two_o lambâ—_n of_o the_o first_o year_n day_n by_o day_n continual_o the_o one_o lamb_n thou_o shall_v offer_v in_o the_o morning_n and_o the_o other_o lamb_n thou_o shall_v offer_v at_o even_o this_o be_v the_o daily_a ordinary_a sacrifice_n which_o the_o lord_n require_v under_o the_o law_n 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bread_n and_o wine_n into_o spiritual_a bane_n 13._o he_o therefore_o that_o cover_v his_o sin_n shall_v not_o prosper_v but_o who_o so_o confess_v and_o forsake_v they_o shall_v have_v mercy_n it_o be_v say_v of_o the_o viper_n that_o when_o she_o go_v to_o join_v with_o her_o mare_n she_o cast_v out_o all_o her_o poison_n how_o much_o more_o ought_v thou_o when_o thou_o go_v to_o have_v communion_n with_o thy_o heavenly_a spouse_n the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n cast_v out_o thy_o sin_n which_o be_v a_o spiritual_a poison_n worse_o than_o the_o poison_n of_o any_o viper_n in_o this_o examination_n as_o thou_o must_v search_v after_o thy_o evil_a thought_n woâ—ds_n and_o deed_n and_o after_o thy_o sin_n of_o omission_n and_o commission_n so_o likewise_o and_o especial_o after_o the_o sin_n thou_o have_v commit_v since_o thy_o last_o receive_v of_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n and_o such_o as_o be_v most_o against_o the_o vow_n and_o covenant_n that_o former_o thou_o make_v with_o god_n and_o which_o do_v mostgaul_v thy_o conscience_n or_o most_o disgrace_n thy_o profession_n or_o be_v great_a occasion_n of_o dull_v thy_o spirit_n that_o these_o be_v find_v out_o they_o may_v be_v the_o more_o lament_v and_o pardon_v for_o they_o more_o earnest_o desire_v in_o the_o examine_n thyself_o it_o will_v be_v a_o good_a help_n to_o read_v such_o a_o treatise_n as_o do_v in_o particular_a set_v out_o the_o several_a sin_n against_o the_o several_a commandment_n for_o when_o by_o such_o a_o treatise_n thou_o be_v show_v that_o such_o a_o thing_n be_v a_o sin_n against_o such_o a_o commandment_n thy_o conscience_n will_v upon_o the_o read_n of_o such_o sin_n tell_v thou_o that_o therein_o thou_o have_v sin_v have_v examine_v and_o search_v thy_o heart_n thorough_o of_o all_o thy_o know_a sin_n then_o humble_a thyself_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n in_o a_o true_a and_o unfeigned_a acknowledgement_n and_o confession_n of_o they_o free_o judge_v and_o condemn_v thyself_o 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thyself_o go_v not_o in_o the_o strength_n of_o thy_o preparation_n but_o only_o in_o the_o strength_n of_o jesus_n christ_n look_v for_o acceptance_n only_o in_o and_o through_o his_o merit_n and_o mediation_n for_o though_o thou_o have_v prepare_v thyself_o after_o the_o best_a manner_n that_o thou_o can_v yet_o if_o with_o a_o impartial_a eye_n thou_o shall_v look_v back_o upon_o thy_o preparation_n how_o full_a of_o weakness_n infirmity_n and_o imperfection_n will_v thou_o find_v they_o so_o that_o if_o christ_n do_v not_o cover_v both_o thy_o person_n and_o thy_o preparation_n with_o the_o robe_n of_o his_o righteousness_n and_o sprinkle_v they_o with_o his_o blood_n neither_o thy_o person_n nor_o thy_o preparation_n will_v find_v acceptance_n with_o god_n cast_v therefore_o all_o thy_o preparation_n at_o the_o foot_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o say_v lord_n i_o come_v not_o in_o the_o strength_n of_o my_o preparation_n but_o only_o in_o thy_o strength_n i_o come_v in_o thy_o alone_a name_n and_o mediation_n to_o partake_v of_o thy_o body_n and_o of_o the_o benefit_n of_o thy_o death_n and_o passion_n and_o thou_o may_v then_o be_v confident_a that_o god_n will_v overlook_a thy_o manifold_a weakness_n and_o imperfection_n in_o the_o work_n of_o preparation_n and_o accept_v of_o thou_o and_o of_o thy_o service_n in_o and_o through_o his_o belove_a son_n jesus_n christ._n 2_o as_o thou_o be_v go_v meditate_v on_o the_o end_n and_o benefit_n of_o that_o solemn_a ordinance_n some_o whereof_o be_v these_o 1_o the_o remembrance_n of_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n 〈◊〉_d it_o be_v institute_v as_o a_o memorial_n thereof_o 2_o the_o spiritual_a nourishment_n of_o our_o soul_n 3_o the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o the_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n 4_o the_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n with_o all_o the_o blessing_n thereof_o unto_o the_o believe_a soul._n 5_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o spiritual_a union_n and_o communion_n with_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o member_n a_o serious_a meditation_n of_o these_o will_v be_v a_o special_a mean_n to_o stir_v up_o in_o we_o some_o spiritual_a appetite_n after_o the_o ordinance_n that_o we_o shall_v go_v with_o hunger_a and_o thirst_a desire_n after_o the_o same_o 3_o go_v with_o a_o strong_a expectation_n to_o receive_v much_o from_o christ_n in_o and_o through_o that_o ordinance_n know_v that_o christ_n will_v enlarge_v himself_o unâ—o_o all_o those_o who_o come_v with_o enlarge_a heart_n with_o a_o strong_a expectation_n of_o many_o good_a thing_n 10._o open_v thy_o mouth_n wide_a say_v the_o lord_n and_o i_o will_v fill_v it_o so_o that_o if_o thou_o open_v thy_o mouth_n wide_a in_o a_o long_a expectation_n of_o great_a matter_n he_o will_v fill_v it_o yea_o the_o more_o thy_o heart_n be_v enlarge_v in_o desire_n and_o expectation_n the_o more_o will_v god_n heart_n be_v enlarge_v in_o bounty_n towards_o thou_o as_o therefore_o god_n have_v promise_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n to_o pardon_v thy_o sin_n to_o subdue_v thy_o corruption_n to_o give_v thou_o a_o soft_a heart_n and_o the_o like_a go_v with_o a_o expectation_n of_o these_o and_o such_o like_a blessing_n and_o thou_o shall_v not_o be_v disappoint_v of_o thy_o hope_n 4_o approach_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n with_o all_o holy_a reverence_n in_o respect_n of_o god_n glorious_a majesty_n 3._o who_o be_v in_o a_o special_a manner_n present_a at_o that_o ordinance_n to_o behold_v his_o guest_n and_o will_v be_v sanctify_v by_o all_o those_o who_o draw_v nigh_o unto_o he_o 5_o approach_v thereunto_o with_o all_o humility_n in_o respect_n of_o thy_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n who_o be_v but_o sinful_a dust_n and_o ash_n and_o if_o thou_o have_v any_o light_n of_o grace_n in_o thou_o can_v not_o but_o be_v conscious_a to_o thyself_o of_o more_o corruption_n in_o thy_o own_o heart_n than_o thou_o know_v to_o be_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o another_o and_o therefore_o say_v not_o such_o a_o one_o be_v ignorant_a and_o such_o a_o one_o be_v loose_a in_o his_o life_n and_o conversation_n but_o say_v lord_n i_o be_o ignorant_a i_o be_o unworthy_a to_o draw_v nigh_o unto_o thou_o in_o so_o holy_a a_o ordinance_n not_o worthy_a to_o gather_v up_o the_o crumb_n under_o thy_o table_n and_o know_v that_o the_o more_o unworthy_a thou_o be_v in_o thy_o own_o account_n the_o worthy_a guest_n thou_o be_v in_o the_o account_n of_o god_n 6_o as_o thou_o be_v go_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n cast_v all_o thy_o worldly_a thought_n and_o business_n out_o of_o thy_o head_n which_o otherwise_o will_v carry_v away_o thy_o heart_n from_o the_o ordinance_n and_o exceed_o disturb_v thou_o thereat_o in_o job_n 1._o 6._o we_o read_v there_o be_v a_o day_n when_o the_o son_n of_o god_n come_v to_o present_v themselves_o before_o the_o lord_n and_o satan_n come_v also_o among_o they_o in_o like_a manner_n on_o the_o day_n when_o god_n child_n present_v themselves_o before_o the_o lord_n in_o that_o solemn_a ordinance_n satan_n will_v be_v sure_a to_o appear_v among_o they_o to_o disturb_v and_o distract_v they_o therein_o as_o much_o as_o possible_o he_o can_v by_o cast_v into_o their_o head_n vain_a and_o impertinent_a thought_n and_o therefore_o it_o concern_v thou_o to_o be_v watchful_a over_o thy_o thought_n and_o to_o keep_v thy_o heart_n close_o to_o the_o ordinance_n to_o that_o end_n it_o will_v be_v thy_o wisdom_n oft_o to_o eye_n the_o outward_a element_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n and_o diligent_o to_o observe_v the_o outward_a rite_n and_o action_n in_o the_o ordinance_n and_o thereupon_o to_o meditate_v of_o the_o spiritual_a thing_n signify_v thereby_o these_o thing_n premise_v come_v we_o now_o to_o the_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v at_o the_o ordinance_n which_o be_v these_o i._n when_o
again_o unto_o he_o who_o do_v and_o suffer_v so_o much_o for_o we_o how_o shall_v the_o meditation_n of_o the_o manifold_a suffering_n of_o christ_n especial_o of_o his_o bitter_a death_n and_o passion_n work_n in_o we_o a_o holy_a passion_n of_o love_n 3_o the_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n death_n shall_v work_v in_o we_o a_o care_n to_o please_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o be_v willing_a to_o do_v and_o suffer_v any_o thing_n for_o he_o who_o have_v do_v and_o suffer_v so_o much_o for_o we_o which_o christ_n declare_v to_o be_v a_o good_a proof_n of_o our_o love_n to_o he_o 15_o say_v if_o you_o love_v i_o keep_v my_o commandment_n and_o though_o we_o can_v exact_o keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o christ_n yet_o we_o may_v and_o ought_v sincere_o to_o endeavour_v the_o keep_n of_o they_o without_o which_o our_o profession_n of_o love_n be_v but_o vain_a and_o fruitless_a in_o show_n and_o not_o in_o truth_n 4_o the_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n death_n shall_v work_v in_o we_o a_o 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by_o our_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v mourn_v as_o one_o that_o mourn_v for_o his_o only_a son_n and_o be_v in_o bitterness_n as_o one_o that_o be_v in_o bitterness_n for_o his_o first-born_a 5_o the_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n death_n shall_v work_v in_o we_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n we_o shall_v so_o remember_v the_o death_n of_o christ_n as_o to_o die_v unto_o sin_n for_o the_o apostle_n paul_n urge_v our_o death_n to_o sin_n from_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n 2_o that_o as_o christ_n die_v and_o rise_v again_o so_o we_o shall_v die_v to_o sin_n and_o live_v to_o god_n to_o this_o end_n let_v we_o hate_v and_o loath_a sin_n as_o the_o great_a evil_n resolve_v with_o the_o assistance_n of_o god_n grace_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v all_o manner_n of_o sin_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v for_o why_o shall_v any_o sin_n seem_v light_n to_o we_o which_o lie_v so_o heavy_a upon_o our_o saviour_n as_o to_o cast_v he_o into_o a_o bloody_a sweat_n why_o shall_v any_o sin_n be_v sweet_a to_o we_o which_o be_v so_o bitter_a to_o our_o saviour_n far_o be_v it_o from_o we_o by_o our_o renew_a sin_n to_o tear_v open_a his_o wound_n afresh_o and_o crucify_v he_o again_o 6_o the_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n death_n shall_v work_v uâ—_n our_o heart_n to_o some_o due_a thankfulness_n unto_o god_n and_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n for_o their_o unspeakable_a love_n and_o mercy_n towards_o we_o therein_o thankfulness_n be_v a_o grace_n not_o only_o to_o be_v exercise_v after_o our_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n but_o likewise_o while_o we_o be_v present_a at_o the_o ordinance_n when_o our_o heart_n be_v affect_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o the_o incomprehensible_a love_n of_o god_n the_o father_n in_o give_v his_o belove_a son_n out_o of_o his_o own_o bosom_n to_o die_v for_o we_o and_o of_o the_o unspeakable_a love_n of_o christ_n in_o offer_v his_o own_o body_n a_o sacrifice_n upon_o the_o cross_n for_o our_o sin_n than_o shall_v they_o break_v forth_o in_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n the_o father_n and_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ._n iii_o another_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v at_o the_o ordinance_n be_v the_o exercise_n of_o thy_o grace_n more_o especial_o thy_o faith_n and_o repentance_n it_o be_v not_o enough_o that_o thou_o bring_v faith_n repentance_n and_o other_o grace_n to_o the_o sacrament_n but_o thou_o must_v likewise_o there_o stir_v up_o thy_o grace_n and_o exercise_v the_o same_o or_o else_o thou_o will_v be_v a_o unworthy_a receiver_n for_o not_o only_o a_o wicked_a man_n that_o want_v grace_n but_o likewise_o a_o child_n of_o god_n that_o have_v true_a grace_n may_v receive_v the_o sacrament_n unworthy_o and_o go_v away_o without_o any_o comfort_n or_o benefit_n at_o all_o namely_o if_o he_o do_v not_o there_o stir_v up_o and_o exercise_v his_o grace_n for_o sacrament_n do_v not_o work_v as_o physic_n by_o a_o virtue_n inherent_a in_o they_o but_o according_a to_o the_o disposition_n of_o the_o party_n that_o partake_v of_o they_o operantis_fw-la and_o therefore_o as_o thou_o will_v be_v a_o worthy_a guest_n and_o partake_v of_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o ordinance_n stir_v up_o and_o exercise_v thy_o grace_n as_o i._o thy_o faith_n this_o be_v the_o chief_a grace_n to_o be_v exercise_v at_o the_o sacrament_n for_o faith_n be_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o soul_n whereby_o it_o see_v and_o discern_v the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n under_o the_o element_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n exa_fw-la it_o be_v likewise_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o soul_n whereby_o it_o receive_v jesus_n christ_n and_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o soul_n whereby_o it_o feed_v upon_o jesus_n christ._n and_o therefore_o without_o the_o exercise_v of_o thy_o faith_n at_o the_o sacrament_n thou_o can_v receive_v no_o benefit_n at_o all_o there_o be_v a_o threefold_a act_n of_o faith_n to_o be_v exercise_v at_o the_o lord_n supper_n 1_o to_o look_v out_o for_o jesus_n christ._n 2_o to_o receive_v christ._n 3_o to_o apply_v and_o appropriate_v he_o unto_o thy_o own_o self_n 1_o the_o first_o act_n of_o faith_n be_v to_o look_v out_o for_o christ_n and_o therefore_o when_o thou_o be_v present_a at_o the_o lord_n supper_n rest_v not_o in_o the_o outward_a element_n in_o the_o behold_n and_o take_v of_o they_o but_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n discern_v the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n under_o the_o element_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n which_o indeed_o do_v spiritual_o sacramental_o set_v forth_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o be_v clear_a from_o christ_n own_o expression_n for_o hold_v the_o bread_n in_o his_o hand_n he_o say_v of_o it_o 26._o this_o be_v my_o body_n i._n e._n mystical_o and_o sacramental_o by_o way_n of_o representation_n as_o if_o he_o have_v say_v this_o bread_n represent_v my_o body_n and_o hold_v the_o cup_n that_o have_v wine_n in_o it_o and_o speak_v of_o the_o wine_n therein_o 27._o he_o say_v this_o be_v my_o blood_n i._n e._n mystical_o and_o 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