iniquity_n psal_n 18.23_o that_o which_o by_o nature_n he_o be_v more_o prone_a unto_o then_o to_o other_o 2._o the_o more_o we_o have_v of_o it_o and_o the_o better_a we_o be_v clothe_v with_o it_o the_o more_o the_o soul_n will_v be_v carry_v after_o god_n it_o raise_v the_o heart_n above_o all_o worldly_a enjoyment_n so_o that_o it_o can_v settle_v upon_o they_o as_o other_o do_v psal_n 4.6_o 7_o there_o be_v many_o that_o say_v who_o will_v show_v we_o any_o good_a lord_n lift_v thou_o up_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n upon_o we_o when_o david_n heart_n be_v bring_v into_o its_o right_a temper_n he_o can_v real_o and_o true_o and_o â—â—th_v much_o warmth_n and_o strength_n of_o affection_n say_v who_o have_v i_o in_o heaven_n but_o thou_o and_o there_o be_v none_o upon_o earth_n that_o i_o desire_v beside_o thou_o psal_n 73.25_o 26._o 3._o the_o more_o we_o have_v of_o it_o the_o more_o the_o soul_n be_v fit_v for_o communion_n with_o god_n by_o the_o first_o principle_n of_o it_o a_o man_n be_v bring_v into_o a_o save_a relation_n to_o god_n but_o by_o their_o exercise_n and_o increase_v of_o it_o it_o be_v fit_v for_o a_o more_o sensible_a communion_n with_o god_n there_o must_v be_v a_o suitableness_n between_o neighbour_n that_o enjoy_v communion_n together_o now_o the_o more_o we_o have_v of_o this_o the_o more_o suitableness_n there_o be_v in_o we_o to_o the_o holy_a nature_n of_o god_n 1_o joh._n 1.7_o but_o if_o we_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n as_o he_o be_v in_o the_o light_n we_o have_v fellowship_n one_o with_o another_o 4._o the_o more_o we_o be_v clothe_v with_o it_o the_o great_a worth_n and_o excellency_n be_v put_v upon_o all_o natural_a and_o civil_a righteousness_n every_o action_n so_o much_o as_o of_o this_o principle_n be_v exercise_v in_o it_o so_o much_o it_o turn_v to_o the_o welfare_n and_o prosperity_n of_o the_o soul_n duty_n of_o the_o second_o table_n be_v turn_v as_o it_o be_v into_o duty_n of_o the_o first_o as_o heb._n 13.16_o to_o do_v good_a be_v a_o duty_n of_o the_o second_o table_n and_o sacrifice_n while_o it_o be_v a_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n a_o duty_n of_o the_o first_o but_o when_o in_o do_v good_a to_o other_o we_o act_n upon_o principle_n of_o religion_n and_o what_o we_o do_v to_o man_n be_v out_o of_o â—â—ve_n to_o god_n and_o out_o of_o respect_n to_o his_o authority_n over_o we_o and_o to_o testify_v our_o thankfulness_n for_o his_o goodness_n unto_o we_o it_o be_v through_o christ_n acceptable_a to_o god_n as_o a_o act_n of_o religion_n and_o so_o as_o advantageous_a to_o keep_v the_o soul_n in_o a_o thrive_a prosper_a frame_n jam._n 1.27_o pure_a religion_n before_o god_n and_o the_o father_n be_v this_o to_o visit_v the_o fatherless_a and_o widow_n in_o their_o affliction_n 5._o the_o more_o we_o have_v of_o it_o the_o better_a evidence_n we_o have_v for_o heaven_n true_a though_o we_o have_v as_o much_o as_o any_o man_n live_v it_o can_v not_o be_v our_o plea_n for_o heaven_n the_o honour_n of_o that_o be_v reserve_v to_o the_o righteousness_n which_o christ_n have_v wrought_v for_o we_o but_o it_o be_v our_o evidence_n 2_o tim._n 4.7_o 8_o i_o have_v fight_v a_o good_a fight_n i_o have_v finish_v my_o course_n i_o have_v keep_v the_o faith_n henceforth_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o i_o a_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n and_o when_o we_o be_v under_o the_o apprehension_n of_o death_n next_o unto_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n this_o will_v be_v of_o great_a use_n unto_o we_o when_o all_o thing_n else_o fail_v we_o isa_n 38.3_o remember_v o_o lord_n how_o i_o have_v walk_v before_o thou_o in_o truth_n and_o with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n 4._o a_o few_o word_n of_o the_o last_o part_n some_o direction_n in_o reference_n to_o the_o well-clothing_n of_o ourselves_o with_o and_o well_o use_v of_o this_o garment_n consider_v 1._o the_o desire_n of_o our_o soul_n shall_v be_v work_v still_o after_o this_o clothing_n there_o be_v a_o blessing_n promise_v to_o they_o that_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o righteousness_n matth._n 5.6_o 1._o these_o desire_n ought_v to_o be_v unlimited_a our_o desire_n shall_v be_v stint_v as_o to_o what_o be_v necessary_a and_o comely_a for_o the_o clothing_n of_o our_o body_n but_o not_o so_o after_o this_o clothing_n for_o our_o soul_n we_o shall_v be_v fill_v with_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n as_o the_o phrase_n be_v phil._n 1.11_o this_o be_v the_o most_o genuine_a property_n of_o this_o principle_n to_o desire_v as_o we_o be_v still_o under_o the_o command_n to_o grow_v 1_o pet._n 2.1_o 2_o that_o you_o may_v grow_v thereby_o 2._o these_o desire_n ought_v to_o be_v rule_v desire_n whatever_o in_o the_o world_n the_o soul_n desire_v with_o great_a earnestness_n our_o desire_n after_o this_o righteousness_n must_v rule_v it_o if_o desire_v after_o any_o thing_n else_o be_v prejudicial_a to_o these_o desire_n they_o ought_v to_o be_v mortify_v as_o irregular_a desire_n yea_o a_o gracious_a heart_n will_v bless_v god_n if_o he_o cross_v they_o in_o it_o as_o hearty_o as_o ever_o david_n do_v 1_o sam._n 25.32_o 33_o bless_v be_v the_o lord_n which_o have_v send_v thou_o this_o day_n to_o meet_v i_o and_o bless_v be_v thy_o advice_n and_o bless_v be_v thou_o which_o have_v keep_v i_o this_o day_n from_o come_v to_o shed_v blood_n still_o maintain_v that_o resolution_n that_o we_o ought_v not_o we_o can_v we_o dare_v not_o do_v any_o thing_n against_o this_o righteousness_n but_o for_o it_o 2_o cor._n 13.8_o 3._o these_o desire_n ought_v to_o be_v constant_a and_o not_o as_o some_o as_o we_o say_v when_o they_o be_v in_o a_o good_a mood_n but_o as_o david_n say_v psal_n 119.20_o my_o soul_n break_v for_o the_o longing_n that_o it_o have_v unto_o thy_o judgement_n at_o all_o time_n the_o righteousness_n of_o many_o be_v but_o like_o the_o morning_n dew_n hos_fw-la 6.4_o 2._o this_o garment_n shall_v be_v put_v on_o and_o wear_v every_o day_n otherwise_o the_o moth_n will_v eat_v it_o the_o corruption_n that_o be_v in_o the_o heart_n will_v spoil_v the_o beauty_n comeliness_n and_o usefulness_n of_o it_o therefore_o though_o it_o be_v a_o vanity_n in_o that_o rich_a man_n to_o cloth_n himself_o in_o purple_a and_o fine_a linen_n every_o day_n yet_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n that_o our_o soul_n be_v clothe_v every_o day_n with_o the_o best_a garment_n we_o have_v luk._n 1.75_o that_o we_o shall_v serve_v god_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n and_o then_o every_o day_n to_o our_o die_a day_n that_o so_o they_o may_v be_v best_a at_o last_o for_o this_o garment_n be_v like_o the_o garment_n of_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n in_o the_o wilderness_n which_o be_v never_o the_o worse_o for_o wear_v no_o more_o be_v this_o for_o to_o he_o that_o use_v well_o that_o which_o he_o have_v more_o shall_v be_v give_v matth._n 25.29_o 3._o if_o at_o any_o time_n there_o be_v any_o rent_n make_v in_o this_o garment_n it_o must_v be_v immediate_o stitch_v up_o and_o mend_v else_o the_o rent_n will_v be_v make_v worse_a thus_o understand_v i_o if_o there_o be_v any_o rent_n make_v in_o our_o humility_n by_o pride_n in_o our_o meekness_n by_o our_o passionate_a distemper_n the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o every_o piece_n of_o this_o garment_n of_o every_o particular_a grace_n this_o must_v be_v make_v up_o by_o humble_v ourselves_o before_o god_n apply_v ourselves_o to_o christ_n both_o for_o pardon_n and_o more_o supply_n from_o his_o fullness_n so_o david_n when_o his_o faith_n fail_v in_o the_o exercise_n as_o he_o confess_v psal_n 73.2_o my_o foot_n be_v almost_o go_v my_o step_n have_v well-nigh_o slip_v he_o have_v lose_v his_o stand_n by_o faith_n and_o judge_v by_o sense_n ver_fw-la 2._o for_o this_o immediate_o upon_o the_o discovery_n he_o humble_v himself_o ver_fw-la 21.22_o thus_o my_o heart_n be_v grieve_v so_o foolish_a be_v i_o and_o this_o make_v up_o the_o rent_n and_o then_o his_o heart_n be_v carry_v out_o as_o strong_o after_o god_n as_o ever_o vers_fw-la 25.26_o who_o have_v i_o in_o heaven_n but_o thou_o etc._n etc._n 4._o by_o way_n of_o encouragement_n to_o get_v all_o we_o can_v and_o to_o preserve_v all_o we_o get_v and_o to_o make_v the_o best_a use_n of_o it_o every_o day_n consider_v 1._o though_o this_o garment_n be_v not_o such_o a_o cover_n as_o that_o garment_n of_o righteousness_n which_o christ_n have_v wrought_v for_o we_o for_o that_o cover_v from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n yet_o this_o be_v a_o cover_a garment_n too_o 1._o from_o that_o disrespect_n which_o meanness_n of_o birth_n or_o breed_v which_o deformity_n of_o body_n or_o a_o poor_a and_o low_a condition_n
soul-prosperity_n in_o several_a sermon_n by_o that_o eminent_a servant_n of_o christ_n mr._n william_n benn_n late_o of_o dorchester_n in_o dorsetshire_n london_n print_v for_o awnsham_n churchil_n at_o the_o black_a swan_n near_o amen-corner_n and_o william_n churchil_n bookseller_n in_o dorchester_n 1683._o to_o the_o worshipful_a thomas_n grove_n esq_n of_o fern_n in_o the_o county_n of_o wilts_n the_o author_n of_o this_o treatise_n be_v a_o person_n that_o great_o honour_v you_o and_o one_o who_o you_o high_o esteem_v and_o love_v i_o therefore_o presume_v as_o be_v one_o entrust_v by_o the_o author_n to_o publish_v what_o be_v prepare_v for_o the_o press_n to_o tender_v it_o to_o your_o patronage_n the_o subject_n speak_v its_o own_o worth_n the_o present_a season_n its_o usefulness_n as_o for_o yourself_o you_o be_v a_o gentleman_n so_o universal_o know_v that_o you_o be_v above_o my_o character_n that_o the_o god_n of_o all_o grace_n will_v give_v you_o a_o great_a increase_n of_o grace_n and_o peace_n in_o your_o old_a age_n and_o bless_v your_o house_n be_v the_o hearty_a prayer_n of_o sir_n your_o much_o oblige_a servant_n joshua_n churchil_n to_o the_o reader_n neither_o the_o author_n of_o the_o ensue_a discourse_n do_v stand_v in_o need_n of_o any_o testimony_n from_o i_o among_o those_o to_o who_o he_o be_v know_v nor_o will_v the_o discourse_n itself_o need_v any_o recommendation_n unto_o they_o that_o shall_v peruse_v it_o provide_v they_o be_v any_o way_n serious_a in_o religion_n it_o be_v therefore_o rather_o for_o compliance_n with_o the_o request_n of_o other_o then_o from_o any_o inclination_n in_o myself_o that_o i_o prefix_v these_o few_o line_n unto_o what_o do_v ensue_v but_o yet_o i_o must_v say_v also_o that_o the_o high_a esteem_n which_o i_o have_v of_o the_o author_n whilst_o he_o live_v for_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n that_o be_v eminent_a in_o he_o and_o the_o seasonableness_n of_o the_o subject_a matter_n treat_v of_o in_o this_o discourse_n make_v i_o more_o willing_a to_o this_o compliance_n then_o otherwise_o i_o shall_v have_v be_v i_o shall_v therefore_o offer_v a_o few_o thing_n to_o the_o reader_n which_o he_o may_v esteem_v or_o reject_v as_o he_o shall_v see_v cause_n the_o author_n of_o this_o discourse_n as_o be_v well_o know_v be_v some_o while_n since_o enter_v into_o his_o rest_n and_o he_o be_v so_o after_o his_o painful_a faithful_a and_o successful_a labour_n in_o the_o vineyard_n of_o christ_n for_o above_o fifty_o year_n and_o i_o shall_v say_v no_o more_o concern_v he_o but_o that_o as_o he_o be_v eminent_o furnish_v with_o all_o ministerial_a ability_n so_o it_o be_v but_o a_o joint_a testimony_n of_o all_o that_o know_v he_o that_o his_o singular_a and_o almost_o unparlleled_a perseverance_n in_o prayer_n as_o for_o all_o other_o concern_v for_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n so_o for_o the_o success_n of_o his_o own_o ministry_n be_v that_o which_o both_o strengthen_v he_o to_o his_o work_n and_o give_v he_o success_n in_o it_o among_o who_o he_o labour_v and_o i_o mention_v this_o only_a as_o a_o encouragement_n to_o a_o just_a expectation_n of_o use_n and_o fruit_n from_o this_o part_n of_o his_o labour_n in_o that_o it_o have_v a_o eminent_a share_n in_o those_o fervent_a prayer_n wherewith_o all_o his_o endeavour_n in_o this_o kind_n be_v accompany_v the_o subject-matter_n here_o insist_v on_o by_o he_o be_v of_o the_o high_a importance_n unto_o all_o who_o design_n and_o business_n it_o be_v to_o live_v unto_o god_n for_o it_o be_v not_o any_o one_o single_a grace_n who_o exercise_n be_v direct_v nor_o any_o one_o single_a duty_n which_o be_v press_v and_o exhort_v unto_o but_o the_o entire_a management_n and_o act_n of_o the_o principle_n of_o spiritual_a life_n in_o our_o whole_a walk_n before_o god_n be_v declare_v and_o express_v in_o this_o discourse_n for_o in_o these_o thing_n do_v our_o soul_n live_v in_o they_o do_v their_o prosperity_n consist_v no_o soul_n can_v prosper_v but_o in_o the_o due_a exercise_n of_o all_o grace_n whereby_o the_o habit_n of_o they_o be_v strengthen_v and_o the_o due_a performance_n of_o all_o those_o duty_n wherein_o they_o be_v exercise_v to_o have_v a_o guide_n in_o these_o thing_n such_o a_o guide_n as_o evidence_v himself_o go_v before_o every_o step_n in_o the_o way_n direct_v and_o encourage_v other_o to_o accompany_v and_o follow_v he_o in_o the_o same_o course_n and_o way_n be_v of_o great_a concernment_n unto_o such_o humble_a teachable_a soul_n as_o design_n a_o prosperous_a condition_n in_o the_o profession_n of_o religion_n wherein_o we_o be_v engage_v and_o the_o design_n of_o this_o discourse_n with_o the_o management_n of_o it_o to_o direct_v unto_o a_o soul_n prosperity_n have_v weight_n add_v to_o they_o from_o the_o season_n wherein_o by_o the_o guidance_n of_o divine_a providence_n they_o be_v now_o publish_v for_o we_o be_v fall_v into_o a_o time_n wherein_o the_o spiritual_a disease_n decay_n and_o thriftlesness_n of_o many_o professor_n of_o religion_n do_v evidence_n themselves_o to_o the_o world_n and_o complaint_n of_o the_o want_n of_o soul-prosperity_n be_v hear_v from_o the_o most_o who_o sincere_o inspect_v the_o inward_a state_n of_o religion_n this_o day_n in_o themselves_o and_o other_o it_o can_v therefore_o want_v that_o beauty_n which_o season_n give_v unto_o a_o word_n of_o truth_n the_o manner_n of_o handle_v both_o doctrine_n and_o application_n in_o this_o discourse_n be_v such_o as_o become_v both_o the_o author_n of_o it_o and_o the_o subject_a treat_v on_o for_o it_o be_v do_v with_o that_o gravity_n and_o soundness_n of_o speech_n as_o can_v be_v reprove_v with_o that_o plainness_n and_o perspicuity_n which_o as_o it_o exclude_v all_o countenance_n from_o ornament_n of_o speech_n so_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o it_o that_o may_v be_v expose_v to_o contempt_n among_o they_o that_o understand_v spiritual_a thing_n or_o know_v in_o any_o measure_n how_o they_o ought_v to_o be_v teach_v and_o that_o which_o give_v life_n to_o the_o whole_a be_v a_o open_a evidence_n that_o the_o author_n do_v both_o express_v his_o own_o experience_n and_o give_v the_o character_n of_o his_o own_o mind_n in_o the_o endeavour_n after_o soul-prosperity_n wherein_o his_o attainment_n and_o success_n be_v eminent_a above_o the_o most_o and_o if_o the_o reader_n be_v one_o who_o be_v engage_v in_o the_o same_o design_n he_o will_v find_v that_o as_o face_n answer_v unto_o face_n in_o water_n so_o his_o heart_n will_v answer_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o author_n in_o his_o expression_n of_o his_o own_o experience_n and_o practice_n and_o it_o be_v nothing_o but_o the_o edification_n of_o believer_n in_o faith_n and_o holiness_n that_o be_v aim_v at_o without_o the_o least_o alliance_n unto_o any_o of_o those_o controversy_n in_o religion_n wherewith_o the_o profession_n of_o it_o be_v perplex_v in_o the_o world_n for_o though_o these_o and_o such_o thing_n as_o these_o here_o treat_v of_o be_v despise_v and_o reproach_v by_o man_n of_o corrupt_a mind_n and_o profane_a spirit_n unto_o who_o the_o whole_a practice_n and_o power_n of_o godliness_n with_o the_o manner_n of_o its_o declaration_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n be_v folly_n and_o matter_n of_o contempt_n yet_o none_o have_v yet_o suppose_v that_o it_o will_v admit_v of_o a_o question_n in_o christian_a religion_n whether_o believer_n ought_v serious_o endeavour_v the_o spiritual_a prosperity_n of_o their_o own_o soul_n but_o with_o such_o as_o by_o who_o these_o thing_n be_v either_o despise_v or_o neglect_v we_o be_v not_o now_o concern_v as_o for_o those_o who_o will_v endeavour_v to_o be_v find_v of_o christ_n in_o peace_n in_o what_o way_n soever_o he_o shall_v please_v to_o visit_v his_o church_n or_o the_o world_n the_o season_n wherein_o we_o live_v the_o whole_a power_n of_o temptation_n which_o we_o be_v exercise_v withal_o the_o state_n present_a of_o most_o professor_n all_o circumstance_n &_o call_v of_o providence_n do_v make_v the_o subject-matter_n of_o the_o duty_n propose_v in_o this_o discourse_n more_o than_o ordinary_a necessary_a for_o their_o more_o serious_a consideration_n john_n owen_n advertisement_n if_o this_o treatise_n find_v acceptance_n mr._n g._n h._n and_o j._n c._n friend_n of_o the_o reverend_a author_n entrust_v with_o his_o paper_n and_o who_o attest_v these_o to_o be_v his_o own_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o publish_v other_o of_o his_o tract_n sermon_n i._n 3_o epist_n of_o john_n vers_n 2._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d beloved_n i_o wish_v above_o all_o thing_n that_o thou_o may_v prosper_v and_o be_v in_o health_n even_o as_o thy_o soul_n prosper_v there_o be_v two_o thing_n among_o many_o other_o both_o which_o be_v infallible_o certain_a and_o exceed_v comfortable_a to_o all_o those_o that_o live_v by_o faith_n
i_o shall_v go_v up_o to_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n while_o he_o be_v sick_a and_o weak_a he_o can_v not_o do_v it_o 2._o it_o very_o much_o indispose_v a_o man_n for_o the_o solemn_a performance_n of_o the_o private_a duty_n of_o religion_n we_o have_v a_o clear_a instance_n of_o this_o jam._n 5.13_o be_v any_o afflict_v let_v he_o pray_v be_v any_o sick_a let_v he_o send_v for_o the_o elder_n of_o the_o church_n be_v not_o sickness_n a_o great_a affliction_n it_o be_v why_o then_o shall_v not_o the_o sick_a prey_n sickness_n and_o weakness_n indispose_v a_o person_n for_o the_o solemn_a performance_n of_o that_o duty_n 3._o person_n subject_a to_o long_o continue_a weakness_n of_o body_n be_v often_o in_o much_o darkness_n of_o mind_n apt_a to_o question_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o they_o and_o the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o they_o for_o sickness_n and_o weakness_n indispose_v a_o man_n mind_n he_o can_v infer_v comfortable_a conclusion_n from_o his_o former_a experience_n of_o god_n he_o be_v full_a of_o confusion_n like_o a_o skein_n of_o silk_n that_o a_o man_n can_v neither_o wind_n nor_o draw_v so_o it_o be_v with_o a_o infirm_a man._n psal_n 80.3_o heman_n when_o his_o life_n do_v draw_v nigh_o to_o the_o grave_n he_o say_v his_o soul_n be_v full_a of_o trouble_n it_o be_v a_o sad_a case_n a_o weak_a body_n and_o a_o trouble_a soul_n too_o satan_n be_v very_o skilful_a at_o his_o work_n he_o know_v this_o and_o therefore_o he_o reserve_v this_o as_o his_o last_o temptation_n for_o job_n hope_v that_o will_v stick_v to_o afflict_v his_o body_n now_o to_o apply_v this_o 1._o let_v all_o such_o as_o god_n be_v please_v to_o bless_v with_o any_o competency_n of_o health_n and_o strength_n keep_v their_o heart_n under_o the_o obligation_n that_o this_o lay_n upon_o they_o deut._n 8.16_o the_o lord_n give_v they_o manna_n to_o humble_v they_o we_o say_v oh_o if_o we_o be_v fit_a for_o mercy_n god_n will_v give_v it_o thus_o folk_n talk_v that_o never_o endeavour_v to_o be_v more_o fit_a if_o we_o shall_v never_o have_v a_o mercy_n till_o we_o be_v fit_a it_o will_v be_v long_o enough_o before_o we_o shall_v have_v any_o god_n many_o time_n give_v a_o mercy_n first_o and_o make_v a_o people_n humble_a afterward_o well_o then_o consider_v that_o life_n and_o health_n and_o strength_n be_v give_v to_o every_o man_n for_o the_o same_o end_n and_o purpose_n for_o which_o paul_n improve_v they_o phil._n 1.21_o to_o i_o to_o live_v be_v christ_n therefore_o we_o shall_v every_o one_o of_o we_o while_o we_o be_v well_o set_v about_o do_v of_o that_o which_o it_o will_v be_v very_o well_o if_o it_o be_v do_v before_o we_o be_v sick_a but_o it_o be_v of_o absolute_a necessity_n to_o be_v do_v before_o we_o die_v even_o what_o we_o have_v 2_o pet._n 3.14_o give_v all_o diligence_n to_o be_v find_v in_o christ_n jesus_n in_o a_o state_n of_o union_n with_o he_o if_o a_o man_n be_v not_o in_o christ_n while_o he_o live_v he_o can_v live_v to_o christ_n nor_o shall_v he_o die_v to_o christ_n when_o he_o die_v col._n 1.27_o christ_n in_o we_o be_v the_o hope_n of_o glory_n consider_v then_o 1._o though_o health_n and_o strength_n be_v a_o very_a great_a blessing_n yet_o it_o be_v a_o blessing_n quick_o blast_v job_n observe_v it_o in_o his_o day_n job_n 21.23_o one_o die_v in_o his_o full-strength_n god_n give_v he_o no_o warning_n at_o all_o alas_o say_v james_n what_o be_v a_o man_n life_n a_o vapour_n a_o little_a warm_a breath_n turn_v up_o and_o down_o in_o the_o nostril_n when_o that_o be_v stop_v a_o man_n die_v 2._o consider_v this_o say_v god_n shall_v give_v we_o warning_n and_o do_v with_o we_o as_o he_o do_v with_o jezabel_n cast_v we_o upon_o a_o bed_n of_o sickness_n and_o give_v we_o space_n to_o repent_v yet_o time_n of_o bodily_a sickness_n and_o weakness_n be_v ill_a time_n to_o begin_v to_o look_v after_o a_o neglect_a soul_n and_o to_o do_v neglect_v duty_n sickness_n and_o weakness_n bring_v a_o man_n under_o many_o disadvantage_n of_o look_v after_o soul-concernments_a 2_o sam._n 25.35_o god_n smite_v nabal_n he_o be_v sick_a ten_o day_n that_o be_v more_o time_n than_o many_o person_n have_v yet_o he_o can_v no_o more_o repent_v then_o the_o very_a stone_n his_o heart_n die_v within_o he_o therefore_o what_o we_o have_v joh._n 9.4_o shall_v be_v lay_v to_o heart_n the_o night_n will_v come_v when_o no_o man_n can_v work_v do_v the_o work_n that_o god_n call_v to_o while_o it_o be_v call_v to_o day_n 2._o if_o so_o be_v health_n and_o strength_n be_v so_o great_a a_o blessing_n then_o let_v all_o that_o do_v enjoy_v it_o take_v heed_n how_o they_o do_v any_o thing_n that_o may_v prejudice_v their_o health_n and_o do_v what_o god_n will_v have_v they_o do_v for_o the_o preservation_n of_o their_o health_n and_o not_o stick_v at_o any_o due_a charge_n suitable_a to_o what_o they_o be_v able_a to_o bear_v 1._o take_v heed_n of_o prejudice_v your_o health_n they_o be_v very_o much_o to_o be_v blame_v that_o will_v ride_v wind_n and_o weather_n to_o get_v money_n matt._n 6.25_o the_o body_n be_v more_o than_o raiment_n health_n and_o strength_n be_v better_o than_o riches_n much_o more_o do_v they_o transgress_v that_o prejudice_n their_o health_n to_o gratify_v a_o sensual_a lust_n for_o no_o man_n ever_o yet_o hate_v his_o own_o flesh_n eph._n 5.29_o i_o have_v read_v of_o one_o theotinus_fw-la who_o be_v very_o much_o give_v to_o drink_v and_o have_v very_o sore_a eye_n his_o physician_n tell_v he_o he_o must_v either_o leave_v his_o drunkenness_n or_o lose_v his_o eye_n then_o say_v he_o farewell_o sight_n he_o will_v rather_o lose_v his_o sight_n then_o leave_v his_o sin_n 2._o do_v what_o may_v be_v do_v to_o preserve_v health_n therefore_o the_o apostle_n say_v to_o timothy_n drink_v no_o long_o water_n but_o use_v a_o little_a wine_n for_o thy_o stomach_n sake_n and_o thou_o often_o infirmity_n the_o poor_a woman_n mark_n 9_o spend_v all_o she_o have_v upon_o the_o physician_n this_o be_v worth_a observation_n that_o we_o must_v so_o mind_v the_o welfare_n of_o our_o body_n for_o the_o preserve_n of_o health_n and_o strength_n when_o we_o have_v it_o and_o recovery_n of_o it_o when_o it_o be_v lose_v for_o the_o preservation_n of_o the_o health_n and_o welfare_n of_o our_o soul_n it_o be_v a_o hard_a matter_n to_o do_v those_o thing_n out_o of_o obedience_n to_o god_n from_o a_o principle_n of_o grace_n which_o a_o principle_n of_o nature_n incline_v a_o man_n to_o tit._n 2.4_o that_o they_o may_v teach_v the_o young_a woman_n to_o be_v sober_a to_o love_v their_o husband_n to_o love_v their_o child_n now_o for_o the_o amplification_n of_o this_o wish_n 1._o for_o the_o manner_n it_o be_v hearty_o above_o all_o thing_n observe_v it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o every_o gracious_a person_n to_o be_v hearty_a and_o real_a in_o his_o prayer_n desire_n and_o wish_n for_o the_o prosperity_n of_o the_o people_n of_o god_n and_o for_o the_o health_n of_o those_o that_o be_v sick_a and_o weak_a the_o apostle_n speak_v to_o the_o praise_n of_o they_o col._n 1.4_o that_o they_o love_v all_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n ruth_n 4.11_o the_o elder_n say_v to_o boaz_n the_o lord_n bless_v thou_o and_o this_o woman_n how_o hearty_o do_v the_o good_a woman_n bless_v god_n for_o their_o old_a neighbour_n naomi_n ruth_n 4.14_o it_o be_v a_o rare_a thing_n to_o find_v such_o a_o spirit_n corruption_n do_v narrow_a and_o straighten_v man_n heart_n their_o eye_n be_v evil_a because_o god_n be_v good_a corruption_n streighten_v but_o grace_n enlarge_v a_o man_n heart_n it_o be_v a_o brave_a spirit_n to_o rejoice_v with_o they_o that_o rejoice_v and_o to_o mourn_v with_o they_o that_o mourn_v observe_v again_o who_o it_o be_v that_o desire_v this_o so_o hearty_o it_o be_v john_n the_o belove_a disciple_n who_o press_v hearty_a love_n upon_o other_o 1_o joh._n 3.18_o and_o he_o express_v it_o to_o gaius_n hence_o note_n note_v it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o every_o minister_n to_o labour_n to_o exemplify_v in_o his_o practice_n the_o duty_n he_o press_v upon_o other_o the_o prophet_n hab._n 2.4_o speak_v of_o those_o sad_a time_n in_o the_o captivity_n of_o babylon_n say_v the_o just_a shall_v live_v by_o faith_n but_o they_o may_v reply_v can_v you_o do_v so_o yourselves_o and_o he_o answer_v yes_o hab._n 3.17_o 18_o although_o the_o figtree_n shall_v not_o blossom_n yet_o will_v i_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n i_o will_v joy_v in_o the_o god_n of_o my_o salvation_n 2._o consider_v the_o pattern_n measure_n and_o degree_n according_a to_o which_o john_n desire_v this_o outward_a prosperity_n may_v be_v
and_o evidence_n of_o be_v fill_v with_o the_o spirit_n without_o all_o doubt_n a_o soul_n full_a of_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n be_v so_o far_o full_a of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o so_o far_o begin_v the_o work_n of_o heaven_n upon_o earth_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v without_o all_o controversy_n that_o a_o true_o thankful_a soul_n so_o far_o and_o so_o long_o as_o it_o continue_v so_o be_v real_o a_o prosperous_a soul_n 2._o the_o prosperity_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o it_o be_v very_o much_o promote_v so_o it_o be_v and_o may_v be_v as_o much_o evidence_v by_o the_o right_a government_n and_o due_a order_n of_o our_o affection_n of_o like_n and_o dislike_a of_o like_n as_o love_n joy_n delight_n desire_n of_o dislike_a as_o fear_n sorrow_n and_o grief_n anger_n and_o wrath._n this_o be_v a_o large_a point_n i_o shall_v endeavour_v therefore_o to_o give_v you_o as_o much_o as_o i_o can_v in_o a_o little_a consider_v then_o 1._o affection_n especial_o those_o of_o like_n be_v plant_v in_o the_o nature_n of_o man_n at_o first_o to_o be_v to_o the_o soul_n as_o wing_n to_o the_o bird_n which_o make_v her_o flight_n so_o easy_a so_o be_v these_o to_o make_v our_o approach_n to_o god_n more_o delightful_a that_o it_o may_v be_v as_o meat_n and_o drink_n to_o we_o to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o our_o father_n and_o such_o a_o sweet_a harmony_n there_o be_v in_o adam_n soul_n whilst_o he_o be_v as_o god_n make_v he_o that_o he_o can_v judge_v of_o thing_n as_o they_o be_v affect_v thing_n as_o he_o judge_v of_o they_o and_o act_n according_a as_o he_o affect_v be_v make_v perfect_a after_o the_o image_n of_o god_n he_o have_v all_o his_o affection_n at_o command_n according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n 2._o by_o reason_n of_o original_a corruption_n as_o those_o noble_a faculty_n the_o understanding_n will_n and_o conscience_n as_o i_o have_v late_o show_v you_o so_o the_o affection_n be_v most_o horrible_o pollute_v and_o be_v become_v so_o many_o fleshly_a and_o deceitful_a lust_n they_o be_v as_o another_o antichrist_n in_o the_o soul_n rule_v over_o conscience_n which_o shall_v rule_v all_o under_o god_n for_o as_o corrupt_v as_o they_o be_v every_o man_n in_o his_o corrupt_a state_n be_v lead_v by_o they_o more_o than_o he_o be_v by_o any_o thing_n else_o for_o as_o they_o affect_v so_o they_o judge_v so_o they_o do_v what_o seem_v good_a in_o their_o own_o eye_n without_o consider_v any_o other_o rule_n as_o they_o do_v judg._n 21.25_o till_o at_o last_o god_n give_v they_o up_o unto_o they_o as_o rom._n 1_o 24_o wherefore_o god_n give_v they_o up_o to_o uncleanness_n through_o the_o lust_n of_o their_o own_o heart_n vers_fw-la 26_o for_o this_o cause_n god_n give_v they_o up_o to_o vile_a affection_n the_o case_n of_o such_o be_v very_o sad_a for_o as_o it_o be_v one_o of_o the_o great_a blessing_n where_o grace_n be_v reward_v with_o grace_n as_o psal_n 119.55_o 56_o i_o have_v remember_v thy_o name_n o_o lord_n in_o the_o night_n and_o have_v keep_v thy_o law_n this_o i_o have_v because_o i_o keep_v thy_o precept_n so_o this_o be_v one_o of_o the_o great_a curse_n when_o god_n punish_v sin_n with_o sin_n leave_v man_n to_o do_v what_o they_o will_n as_o psal_n 81.11_o 12_o but_o my_o people_n will_v not_o hearken_v to_o my_o voice_n israel_n will_v none_o of_o i_o so_o i_o give_v they_o up_o unto_o their_o own_o heart_n lust_n and_o they_o walk_v in_o their_o own_o counsel_n 3._o to_o mortify_v the_o inordinacy_n of_o these_o affection_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fix_v upon_o their_o proper_a object_n so_o as_o to_o love_n what_o they_o ought_v to_o love_v and_o hate_v what_o they_o ought_v to_o hate_v etc._n etc._n to_o keep_v they_o so_o in_o order_n that_o they_o be_v not_o move_v but_o when_o there_o be_v cause_n and_o when_o there_o be_v cause_n not_o without_o measure_n to_o do_v this_o be_v one_o of_o the_o great_a and_o hard_a work_n that_o a_o christian_n have_v to_o do_v it_o be_v say_v gal._n 5.24_o and_o they_o that_o be_v christ_n have_v crucify_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o affection_n and_o lust_n i.e._n they_o be_v about_o it_o and_o make_v it_o their_o daily_a work_n and_o the_o better_a success_n they_o have_v in_o this_o work_n the_o more_o their_o soul_n prosper_v it_o be_v say_v prov._n 16.32_o he_o that_o be_v slow_a to_o anger_n be_v better_a than_o the_o mighty_a and_o he_o that_o rule_v his_o spirit_n than_o he_o that_o take_v a_o city_n not_o he_o that_o be_v never_o angry_a for_o the_o anger_n of_o the_o new_a creature_n be_v a_o duty_n eph._n 4.26_o be_v angry_a and_o sin_v not_o but_o he_o that_o be_v slow_a to_o anger_n be_v of_o great_a excellency_n than_o he_o that_o conquer_v a_o city_n he_o be_v more_o set_v by_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n for_o the_o strength_n of_o his_o soul_n whereby_o he_o conquer_v himself_o than_o ever_o any_o man_n be_v or_o will_v be_v for_o his_o bodily_a strength_n whereby_o he_o conquer_v other_o it_o be_v more_o honourable_a to_o be_v a_o paul_n than_o a_o alexander_n prov._n 14.29_o he_o that_o be_v slow_a to_o wrath_n be_v of_o great_a understanding_n but_o he_o that_o be_v hasty_a of_o spirit_n exalt_v folly_n he_o that_o be_v slow_a to_o wrath_n be_v a_o man_n of_o understanding_n much_o resolution_n be_v requisite_a to_o keep_v that_o or_o any_o other_o affection_n especial_o when_o it_o be_v stir_v within_o its_o due_a bound_n jam._n 3.13_o who_o be_v a_o wise_a man_n and_o endue_v with_o knowledge_n among_o you_o let_v he_o show_v out_o of_o a_o good_a conversation_n his_o word_n with_o meekness_n of_o wisdom_n and_o great_a need_n there_o be_v to_o exercise_v this_o wisdom_n when_o occasion_n be_v give_v which_o may_v kindle_v that_o affection_n to_o preserve_v the_o spirit_n in_o a_o meek_a and_o quiet_a frame_n for_o as_o sanctify_a affection_n be_v as_o a_o gentle_a wind_n to_o the_o soul_n whereby_o it_o move_v aright_o towards_o god_n with_o a_o calm_a and_o well-composed_a warmth_n in_o every_o duty_n so_o unruly_a affection_n be_v as_o a_o storm_n a_o very_a hurricane_a to_o the_o soul_n so_o as_o like_v a_o river_n in_o a_o great_a tempest_n the_o bank_n be_v overflow_v and_o much_o mud_n and_o slime_n be_v leave_v behind_o he_o that_o can_v prevent_v the_o rise_n of_o such_o a_o storm_n or_o can_v speedy_o allay_v it_o be_v a_o man_n of_o understanding_n indeed_o 4._o the_o soul_n be_v then_o spiritual_o thrive_v and_o prosperous_a when_o the_o inordinacy_n of_o the_o affection_n be_v mortify_v so_o as_o 1._o every_o affection_n act_n as_o a_o save_a grace_n in_o the_o soul_n when_o the_o affection_n of_o love_n be_v renew_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n into_o the_o grace_n of_o love_n and_o so_o fix_v upon_o god_n in_o christ_n that_o other_o thing_n be_v respect_v only_o in_o subordination_n thereunto_o when_o the_o affection_n of_o fear_n be_v renew_v into_o the_o grace_n of_o fear_n so_o as_o to_o keep_v the_o heart_n under_o a_o holy_a awe_n of_o god_n as_o david_n be_v psal_n 119.161_o my_o heart_n stand_v in_o awe_n of_o thy_o word_n so_o when_o the_o affection_n of_o sorrow_n be_v renew_v into_o the_o grace_n of_o sorrow_n into_o that_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o sin_n which_o the_o apostle_n say_v work_v repentance_n 2_o cor._n 7.10_o in_o a_o word_n when_o love_n joy_n and_o delight_n open_v the_o heart_n unto_o god_n as_o unto_o the_o chief_a good_a and_o fear_v grief_n and_o sorrow_n shut_v the_o heart_n against_o sin_n as_o the_o great_a evil_n 2._o when_o that_o which_o be_v unmortified_a as_o still_o something_o of_o the_o flesh_n remain_v in_o they_o when_o they_o be_v sanctify_v be_v so_o far_o subdue_v by_o that_o which_o be_v wrought_v by_o the_o spirit_n in_o they_o that_o they_o be_v keep_v in_o a_o suitable_a plyableness_n to_o all_o the_o dispensation_n of_o god_n to_o every_o providence_n wherewith_o we_o be_v exercise_v rejoice_v when_o he_o will_v have_v we_o to_o rejoice_v and_o as_o he_o will_v have_v we_o to_o rejoice_v mourn_v when_o he_o call_v we_o to_o mourning_n and_o as_o he_o will_v have_v we_o to_o mourn_v be_v angry_a when_o god_n will_v have_v we_o to_o be_v angry_a and_o so_o far_o as_o he_o will_v have_v we_o to_o be_v angry_a angry_a as_o christ_n be_v mar._n 3.5_o and_o when_o he_o look_v round_o about_o they_o with_o anger_n be_v grieve_v for_o the_o hardness_n of_o their_o heart_n when_o this_o be_v the_o business_n the_o soul_n labour_v in_o and_o strive_v to_o attain_v unto_o more_o and_o more_o and_o be_v real_o humble_v before_o god_n when_o any_o defect_n be_v observe_v and_o pardon_v plead_v and_o resolution_n increase_v in_o the_o
which_o be_v of_o all_o other_o most_o dreadful_a and_o terrible_a 1._o such_o a_o soul_n be_v design_v to_o be_v drive_v away_o from_o god_n with_o his_o curse_n upon_o they_o never_o to_o see_v his_o face_n to_o be_v eternal_o separate_v from_o those_o everlasting_a joy_n which_o soul_n that_o live_v and_o prosper_v in_o a_o most_o absolute_a fullness_n do_v enjoy_v in_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o god_n whilst_o the_o everlasting_a god_n enjoy_v his_o own_o bless_a self_n if_o this_o be_v all_o the_o misery_n be_v unspeakable_a it_o be_v say_v act._n 20.37_o 38._o that_o when_o paul_n take_v his_o leave_n of_o his_o friend_n at_o ephesus_n it_o be_v a_o very_a sad_a part_n they_o all_o weep_v very_o sore_o fall_v upon_o paul_n be_v neck_n and_o kiss_v he_o sorrow_v most_o of_o all_o for_o the_o word_n which_o he_o speak_v unto_o they_o that_o they_o shall_v see_v his_o face_n no_o more_o if_o this_o be_v such_o a_o heart-breaking_n unto_o they_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v impossible_a for_o any_o that_o ever_o taste_v in_o any_o measure_n how_o gracious_a the_o lord_n be_v to_o bear_v so_o much_o as_o a_o thought_n of_o never_o see_v of_o never_o enjoy_v god_n more_o you_o know_v for_o a_o man_n to_o lose_v his_o sight_n be_v very_o sad_a though_o he_o shall_v have_v no_o pain_n in_o his_o eye_n solomon_n say_v eccles_n 7.11_o true_o light_n be_v sweet_a and_o it_o be_v a_o pleasant_a thing_n to_o behold_v the_o sun_n so_o that_o a_o man_n will_v scarce_o think_v that_o the_o great_a worldly_a prosperity_n be_v enough_o to_o repair_v that_o loss_n what_o then_o will_v this_o blind_a person_n think_v of_o his_o condition_n if_o beside_o the_o loss_n of_o his_o sight_n one_o shall_v stand_v by_o and_o continual_o be_v drop_v scald_a lead_n into_o his_o eye_n yet_o so_o it_o be_v here_o for_o 2._o a_o lose_v unprosperous_a soul_n be_v not_o only_o design_v to_o be_v thus_o drive_v away_o from_o god_n but_o it_o be_v design_v to_o the_o same_o misery_n and_o the_o same_o torment_n with_o the_o devil_n and_o this_o they_o can_v neither_o escape_v nor_o endure_v none_o can_v answer_v that_o question_n ezek._n 22.14_o can_v thy_o heart_n endure_v or_o thy_o hand_n be_v strong_a in_o the_o day_n when_o i_o shall_v deal_v with_o thou_o no_o it_o can_v for_o who_o know_v the_o power_n of_o thy_o anger_n even_o according_a to_o thy_o fear_n so_o be_v thy_o wrath_n psal_n 90.11_o none_o be_v able_a to_o express_v yea_o nor_o to_o conceive_v what_o a_o dreadful_a thing_n it_o be_v to_o be_v bury_v as_o it_o be_v alive_a under_o the_o tombstone_n of_o the_o infinite_a wrath_n of_o the_o everliving_a god_n heb._n 10.31_o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o live_a god_n rev._n 6.15_o 16_o 17_o they_o shall_v hide_v themselves_o in_o the_o den_n and_o in_o the_o rock_n of_o the_o mountain_n and_o say_v to_o the_o mountain_n and_o rock_n fall_v on_o we_o and_o hide_v we_o from_o the_o face_n of_o he_o that_o sit_v on_o the_o throne_n and_o from_o the_o wrath_n of_o the_o lamb._n for_o the_o great_a day_n of_o his_o wrath_n be_v come_v and_o who_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o stand_v this_o be_v that_o which_o eye_n have_v not_o see_v nor_o ear_n hear_v nor_o can_v possible_o enter_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n to_o conceive_v you_o find_v up_o and_o down_o in_o the_o scripture_n that_o whatever_o be_v most_o terrible_a to_o sense_n be_v make_v use_n of_o to_o express_v the_o terribleness_n of_o it_o and_o yet_o come_v far_o short_a of_o it_o let_v but_o this_o one_o argument_n sink_v into_o your_o heart_n and_o be_v if_o but_o once_o a_o week_n serious_o think_v on_o and_o possible_o this_o alone_a may_v convince_v you_o of_o the_o truth_n of_o what_o i_o say_v that_o it_o be_v the_o most_o rational_a thing_n in_o the_o world_n for_o all_o those_o who_o believe_v they_o have_v immortal_a soul_n in_o mortal_a body_n to_o mind_v the_o welfare_n and_o prosperity_n of_o their_o soul_n above_o all_o thing_n else_o in_o the_o world_n 4._o let_v i_o add_v one_o argument_n more_o it_o be_v the_o most_o rational_a thing_n in_o the_o world_n for_o every_o man_n serious_o to_o mind_n that_o which_o above_o all_o thing_n else_o best_a answer_v god_n great_a end_n in_o give_v he_o his_o be_v and_o with_o it_o all_o that_o be_v needful_a for_o support_v together_o with_o more_o understanding_n than_o the_o beast_n of_o the_o field_n and_o if_o you_o ask_v what_o this_o be_v you_o have_v a_o answer_n prov._n 16.4_o god_n make_v all_o thing_n for_o himself_o for_o the_o glorify_v of_o his_o own_o bless_a name_n rom._n 11_o for_o of_o he_o and_o through_o he_o and_o to_o he_o be_v all_o thing_n to_o who_o be_v glory_n for_o ever_o amen_n now_o as_o no_o man_n dishonour_v god_n but_o in_o do_v that_o which_o tend_v to_o the_o ruin_n and_o destruction_n of_o his_o own_o soul_n so_o no_o man_n do_v any_o thing_n or_o possible_o can_v do_v any_o thing_n which_o real_o tend_v to_o the_o will-fare_a of_o his_o own_o soul_n but_o therein_o he_o also_o glorify_v god_n for_o instance_n to_o live_v in_o the_o exercise_n of_o repentance_n confess_v and_o humble_v our_o soul_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n for_o our_o daily_a fail_n to_o live_v in_o the_o exercise_n of_o faith_n apply_v ourselves_o to_o jesus_n christ_n as_o intercede_v in_o our_o behalf_n for_o grace_n and_o mercy_n suitable_a to_o our_o daily_a necessity_n rest_v upon_o his_o truth_n and_o faithfulness_n in_o his_o promise_n notwithstanding_o all_o difficulty_n appear_v in_o the_o way_n of_o accomplishment_n walk_v in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o fruitfulness_n in_o every_o good_a work_n these_o be_v all_o great_a fartherer_n of_o soul-prosperity_n josh_n 7.19_o my_o son_n give_v glory_n to_o god_n and_o make_v confession_n to_o he_o revel_v 16.9_o they_o repent_v not_o to_o give_v glory_n to_o god_n rom._n 4.19_o 20_o but_o be_v strong_a in_o faith_n give_v glory_n to_o god_n isa_n 8.13_o sanctify_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n himself_o and_o let_v he_o be_v your_o fear_n and_o let_v he_o be_v your_o dread_n joh._n 15.8_o herein_o be_v my_o father_n glorify_v that_o you_o bear_v much_o fruit_n this_o be_v as_o certain_a as_o that_o jesus_n christ_n glorify_v his_o father_n in_o finish_v the_o work_n of_o redemption_n and_o salvation_n for_o lose_a sinner_n joh._n 17.4_o thus_o you_o have_v the_o inference_n make_v good_a use_v 2_o if_o this_o be_v so_o that_o soul_n prosperity_n be_v the_o most_o desirable_a prosperity_n and_o that_o it_o be_v therefore_o as_o you_o have_v hear_v the_o most_o rational_a thing_n in_o the_o world_n to_o mind_v it_o above_o all_o thing_n else_o then_o be_v persuade_v as_o the_o prophet_n isa_n advise_v ch_n 46.8_o to_o remember_v this_o bring_v it_o again_o to_o mind_n resolve_v upon_o it_o and_o show_v yourselves_o to_o be_v man_n that_o act_n according_a to_o principle_n of_o reason_n and_o not_o brute_n let_v that_o sink_n into_o your_o heart_n which_o you_o may_v read_v hos_n 11.4_o the_o lord_n there_o aggravate_v their_o unworthy_a deal_n with_o he_o by_o this_o that_o though_o he_o know_v their_o averseness_n to_o what_o he_o have_v require_v of_o they_o yet_o he_o have_v not_o draw_v they_o to_o their_o duty_n by_o violence_n as_o unruly_a bullock_n to_o the_o yoke_n but_o in_o a_o way_n singular_o oblige_v suitable_a to_o rational_a creature_n he_o have_v draw_v they_o with_o the_o cord_n of_o a_o man_n with_o argument_n from_o his_o bounty_n and_o goodness_n which_o of_o all_o other_o carry_v the_o high_a ground_n of_o reason_n with_o they_o why_o god_n shall_v be_v obey_v this_o i_o say_v shall_v be_v serious_o consider_v that_o reflect_v on_o ourselves_o and_o find_v that_o god_n deal_v thus_o with_o we_o draw_v we_o with_o the_o cord_n of_o a_o man_n in_o a_o argumentative_a way_n to_o persuade_v we_o to_o this_o great_a duty_n o_o then_o let_v we_o be_v persuade_v to_o stir_v up_o ourselves_o with_o the_o uttermost_a bent_n of_o our_o endeavour_n from_o this_o day_n forward_o to_o mind_v it_o as_o the_o great_a business_n of_o our_o life_n and_o pray_v as_o gen._n 9.27_o that_o god_n will_v enlarge_v our_o heart_n and_o fill_v they_o with_o desire_n and_o resolution_n about_o this_o matter_n and_o diligent_o hearken_v to_o the_o counsel_n which_o god_n in_o his_o word_n prescribe_v you_o in_o this_o great_a affair_n to_o make_v way_n to_o acquaint_v you_o with_o what_o that_o be_v i_o must_v mind_v you_o a_o little_a of_o that_o which_o be_v more_o large_o speak_v unto_o when_o we_o first_o enter_v upon_o the_o explication_n of_o the_o point_n two_o thing_n be_v then_o endeavour_v to_o be_v clear_v
be_v truth_n and_o be_v no_o lie_n joh._n 17.26_o i_o have_v declare_v unto_o they_o thy_o name_n and_o will_v declare_v it_o this_o afford_v sweet_a refresh_v nourishment_n i_o will_v instance_n only_o in_o two_o case_n 1._o when_o many_o thing_n be_v hear_v something_o at_o one_o time_n and_o something_o at_o another_o from_o the_o word_n and_o it_o may_v be_v something_o at_o this_o time_n which_o be_v not_o understand_v at_o least_o not_o so_o understand_v as_o that_o the_o heart_n be_v affect_v with_o it_o here_o be_v relief_n to_o be_v have_v he_o can_v and_o undertake_v to_o teach_v the_o heart_n jer._n 24.7_o and_o i_o will_v give_v they_o a_o heart_n to_o know_v i_o for_o they_o shall_v return_v unto_o i_o with_o their_o whole_a heart_n thus_o he_o teach_v david_n psal_n 51.6_o in_o the_o hide_a part_n thou_o shall_v make_v i_o to_o know_v wisdom_n 2._o when_o a_o person_n walk_v in_o darkness_n under_o many_o sad_a fear_n whether_o ever_o the_o foundation_n be_v well_o lay_v for_o soul-prosperity_n whether_o ever_o he_o be_v bring_v into_o a_o state_n of_o union_n with_o christ_n so_o as_o to_o receive_v the_o first_o principle_n of_o spiritual_a life_n from_o he_o here_o from_o this_o office_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v to_o reveal_v his_o father_n mind_n in_o all_o thing_n that_o we_o be_v concern_v to_o know_v there_o be_v relief_n to_o be_v have_v joh._n 14.19_o but_o you_o see_v i_o they_o be_v in_o christ_n their_o union_n be_v begin_v but_o they_o do_v not_o know_v it_o but_o christ_n undertake_v so_o as_o they_o will_v leave_v it_o to_o he_o to_o take_v his_o own_o time_n that_o one_o day_n they_o shall_v know_v it_o thus_o i_o have_v show_v you_o more_o large_o then_o at_o first_o i_o intend_v that_o there_o need_v no_o food_n for_o the_o soul_n to_o feed_v upon_o so_o as_o to_o prosper_v but_o christ_n alone_o for_o as_o all_o that_o be_v nourish_v in_o the_o meat_n be_v for_o the_o health_n and_o welfare_n of_o the_o body_n so_o all_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n be_v for_o the_o health_n and_o welfare_n of_o the_o soul_n i_o have_v very_o few_o word_n more_o to_o speak_v 4._o of_o the_o four_o and_o last_o point_n something_o by_o way_n of_o direction_n how_o to_o feed_v upon_o this_o food_n so_o as_o to_o receive_v that_o nourishment_n which_o our_o soul_n stand_v in_o need_n of_o i_o shall_v only_o mention_v these_o four_o particular_n 1._o we_o be_v to_o apply_v ourselves_o to_o this_o spiritual_a food_n with_o a_o spiritual_a appetite_n natural_a life_n desire_v natural_a food_n appetite_n unto_o it_o be_v call_v hunger_n as_o it_o desire_v meat_n and_o thirst_v as_o it_o desire_v drink_v so_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v where_o there_o be_v spiritual_a life_n after_o this_o spiritual_a food_n wherein_o we_o have_v both_o spiritual_a meat_n and_o spiritual_a drink_n joh._n 6.55_o for_o my_o flesh_n be_v meat_n indeed_o and_o my_o blood_n be_v drink_v indeed_o and_o our_o appetite_n after_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v quick_a and_o strong_a we_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o say_v as_o isa_n 26.9_o with_o my_o soul_n have_v i_o desire_v thou_o in_o the_o night_n and_o with_o my_o spirit_n will_v i_o seek_v thou_o early_o i_o e._n i_o have_v most_o affectionate_o desire_v thou_o in_o my_o most_o retire_a thought_n and_o so_o i_o resolve_v to_o do_v that_o be_v the_o sense_n for_o when_o the_o soul_n be_v say_v to_o do_v that_o which_o nothing_o else_o but_o the_o soul_n can_v do_v it_o import_v the_o strong_a and_o high_a act_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o do_v it_o now_o though_o that_o which_o have_v be_v say_v already_o may_v be_v sufficient_a thus_o to_o quicken_v this_o appetite_n that_o there_o be_v no_o other_o food_n for_o our_o soul_n but_o this_o that_o they_o must_v feed_v upon_o it_o or_o starve_v yet_o i_o shall_v far_o add_v this_o that_o we_o deliberate_o consider_v with_o ourselves_o what_o work_n god_n require_v of_o we_o every_o day_n and_o that_o we_o labour_v with_o our_o heart_n to_o do_v it_o as_o we_o ought_v the_o work_n of_o every_o day_n be_v great_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o inward_a exercise_n of_o grace_n when_o not_o clothe_v with_o any_o outward_a duty_n as_o to_o live_v by_o faith_n to_o sanctify_v god_n in_o our_o heart_n to_o walk_v in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o when_o we_o awake_v to_o be_v still_o with_o god_n set_v the_o lord_n always_o before_o we_o etc._n etc._n the_o external_a work_n of_o every_o day_n be_v great_a also_o the_o duty_n of_o religion_n the_o duty_n of_o our_o particular_a calling_n and_o relation_n all_o these_o aught_o to_o be_v do_v so_o as_o to_o approve_v the_o sincerity_n of_o our_o heart_n to_o god_n and_o find_v acceptance_n with_o his_o majesty_n 2_o cor._n 5.9_o wherefore_o we_o labour_v that_o whether_o present_a or_o absent_a we_o may_v be_v accept_v of_o he_o the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o epaphras_n that_o he_o labour_v earnest_o in_o his_o prayer_n col._n 4.12_o and_o we_o be_v require_v to_o do_v with_o our_o might_n whatsoever_o our_o hand_n find_v to_o do_v eccles_n 9.10_o now_o hard_a labour_n get_v a_o man_n a_o stomach_n make_v he_o both_o hungry_a and_o thirsty_a it_o will_v do_v so_o in_o a_o spiritual_a sense_n when_o we_o set_v ourselves_o to_o make_v something_o of_o religion_n to_o work_v and_o walk_v with_o god_n every_o day_n as_o we_o ought_v we_o shall_v be_v even_o constrain_v to_o cry_v out_o who_o be_v sufficient_a for_o these_o thing_n we_o shall_v see_v we_o need_v more_o spiritual_a food_n for_o the_o nourish_a and_o strengthen_v of_o our_o soul_n this_o will_v quicken_v our_o spiritual_a appetite_n after_o christ_n that_o we_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o strengthen_v in_o our_o inward_a man_n by_o his_o spirit_n eph._n 3.16_o that_o we_o may_v be_v strong_a in_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o the_o power_n of_o his_o might_n eph._n 6.10_o 2._o that_o in_o apply_v ourselves_o to_o this_o food_n we_o manage_v the_o matter_n for_o our_o soul_n as_o discreet_a person_n do_v in_o make_v provision_n for_o their_o family_n when_o the_o market-day_n come_v they_o consider_v whether_o there_o be_v breadcorn_n enough_o in_o the_o house_n or_o whether_o any_o thing_n else_o that_o be_v necessary_a be_v want_v and_o so_o according_a to_o their_o ability_n they_o provide_v so_o ought_v we_o to_o do_v in_o this_o case_n we_o ought_v to_o consider_v what_o our_o soul_n stand_v most_o in_o need_n of_o that_o they_o may_v prosper_v some_o day_n we_o may_v find_v we_o most_o of_o all_o want_n strength_n against_o one_o corruption_n some_o day_n more_o strength_n against_o another_o some_o day_n we_o stand_v in_o more_o need_n of_o one_o grace_n and_o sometime_o of_o another_o suppose_v of_o faith_n or_o repentance_n meekness_n or_o patience_n and_z according_o we_o ought_v to_o apply_v ourselves_o to_o our_o spiritual_a food_n the_o lord_n jesus_n for_o nourishment_n and_o strength_n in_o that_o particular_a christ_n expect_v this_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v sensible_a of_o our_o particular_a want_n we_o read_v luk._n 18.35_o 36._o that_o a_o blind_a man_n hear_v that_o christ_n pass_v by_o that_o way_n cry_v out_o have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o o_o son_n of_o david_n and_o vers_fw-la 40_o 41._o christ_n ask_v he_o what_o he_o will_v that_o he_o shall_v do_v unto_o he_o christ_n know_v what_o he_o will_v desire_v but_o he_o will_v have_v he_o to_o particularize_v his_o want_n thus_o we_o ought_v to_o apply_v ourselves_o to_o christ_n with_o a_o sense_n of_o what_o we_o want_v in_o particular_a and_o because_o as_o i_o tell_v you_o all_o in_o christ_n be_v some_o way_n or_o other_o for_o our_o spiritual_a food_n both_o christ_n in_o his_o person_n and_o christ_n in_o his_o office_n we_o shall_v apply_v ourselves_o to_o that_o in_o christ_n which_o may_v most_o of_o all_o relieve_v our_o faith_n in_o seek_v after_o that_o particular_a supply_n which_o for_o the_o present_a we_o see_v we_o need_v whether_o it_o be_v in_o his_o person_n or_o in_o his_o office_n either_o as_o priest_n or_o prophet_n or_o king_n when_o we_o know_v there_o be_v such_o a_o thing_n in_o such_o a_o cupboard_n when_o we_o go_v to_o it_o the_o next_o way_n to_o find_v what_o we_o seek_v for_o be_v to_o go_v to_o the_o box_n wherein_o it_o be_v 3._o what_o dispensation_n soever_o we_o be_v under_o what_o mercy_n soever_o we_o have_v receive_v or_o be_v receive_v what_o cross_n soever_o we_o be_v exercise_v withal_o or_o be_v likely_a to_o come_v upon_o we_o what_o ordinance_n soever_o we_o address_v our_o felve_n to_o god_n in_o we_o may_v spread_v the_o matter_n before_o god_n and_o tell_v he_o our_o case_n and_o our_o dependence_n upon_o he_o and_o pray_v most_o for_o the_o
how_o near_o soever_o they_o come_v how_o deep_a soever_o they_o cut_v and_o how_o long_o soever_o they_o continue_v be_v to_o keep_v silence_n before_o the_o lord_n to_o sanctify_v his_o name_n in_o all_o as_o holy_a and_o righteous_a faithful_a and_o gracious_a believe_o wait_v for_o a_o bless_a issue_n to_o all_o this_o be_v the_o proper_a work_n of_o patience_n and_o in_o do_v this_o consist_v the_o exercise_n of_o patience_n as_o we_o see_v it_o exemplify_v in_o job_n cap._n 1_o etc._n etc._n 2._o faith_n have_v its_o peculiar_a work_n 2_o thes_n 1.11_o the_o work_n of_o faith_n with_o power_n and_o the_o proper_a work_n of_o faith_n be_v to_o receive_v jesus_n christ_n and_o rest_n upon_o he_o and_o his_o righteousness_n for_o a_o full_a discharge_n from_o the_o guilt_n of_o every_o sin_n and_z for_o acceptance_n with_o god_n as_o righteous_a unto_o eternal_a life_n and_o to_o carry_v the_o soul_n to_o jesus_n christ_n daily_o for_o supply_n of_o grace_n for_o strength_n against_o temptation_n from_o the_o world_n the_o flesh_n or_o the_o devil_n and_o for_o ability_n to_o perform_v what_o be_v daily_o require_v of_o we_o in_o those_o relation_n wherein_o we_o stand_v and_o in_o that_o condition_n wherein_o we_o be_v so_o as_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o hold_v on_o cheerful_o and_o comfortable_o in_o the_o race_n that_o be_v set_v before_o we_o notwithstanding_o all_o the_o difficulty_n we_o meet_v with_o in_o our_o way_n thus_o it_o be_v prophetical_o promise_v of_o and_o to_o the_o believe_a jew_n hab._n 2.4_o the_o just_a shall_v live_v by_o his_o faith_n and_o to_o all_o believer_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n still_o keep_v heart_n in_o their_o hope_n for_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o whatever_o god_n have_v promise_v notwithstanding_o all_o the_o real_a improbability_n and_o seem_a impossibility_n that_o be_v in_o the_o way_n this_o be_v the_o proper_a work_n of_o faith_n and_o in_o do_v of_o this_o consist_v the_o exercise_n of_o faith_n thus_o do_v abraham_n rom._n 4.19_o 20._o for_o we_o walk_v by_o faith_n not_o by_o sight_n 2_o cor._n 5.7_o we_o do_v not_o enjoy_v all_o that_o be_v in_o the_o promise_n but_o in_o the_o exercise_n of_o faith_n we_o wait_v for_o it_o 3._o repentance_n have_v its_o proper_a work_n too_o which_o be_v to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n meet_v for_o repentance_n suitable_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o such_o a_o gracious_a principle_n matth._n 3.8_o such_o as_o heart-humbling_a and_o afflict_v the_o soul_n with_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o sin_n join_v with_o the_o turn_n of_o the_o heart_n against_o every_o know_a sin_n so_o as_o we_o may_v attain_v to_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n reconciliation_n with_o we_o and_o keep_v our_o heart_n in_o a_o reconcile_a frame_n towards_o his_o holy_a will_n in_o all_o thing_n this_o be_v proper_a work_n for_o this_o grace_n and_o in_o do_v hereof_o consist_v the_o exercise_n of_o repentance_n see_v this_o exemplify_v jer._n 31.18_o 19_o turn_v thou_o i_o and_o i_o shall_v be_v turn_v for_o thou_o be_v the_o lord_n my_o god_n sure_o after_o i_o be_v turn_v i_o repent_v etc._n etc._n and_o psal_n 51._o 4._o self-denial_n have_v its_o proper_a work_n to_o deny_v self-will_n self-end_n self-interest_n in_o all_o worldly_a concernment_n whatsoever_o and_o how_o far_o soever_o they_o stand_v in_o opposition_n unto_o or_o in_o competition_n with_o the_o command_n interest_n and_o glory_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o be_v inconsistent_a with_o the_o conscience_n of_o that_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o his_o majesty_n this_o be_v the_o work_n which_o god_n have_v appoint_v unto_o this_o grace_n luk._n 9.23_o if_o any_o man_n will_v come_v after_o i_o let_v he_o deny_v himself_o and_o in_o do_v of_o this_o work_n this_o grace_n be_v exercise_v see_v it_o exemplify_v in_o moses_n heb._n 11.24_o by_o faith_n moses_n when_o he_o come_v to_o year_n refuse_v to_o be_v call_v the_o son_n of_o pharaoh_n be_v daughter_n 5._o the_o grace_n of_o fear_n have_v its_o proper_a work_n to_o keep_v the_o heart_n in_o a_o holy_a awe_n of_o god_n sensible_a of_o his_o all-seeing_a eye_n upon_o we_o regulate_v all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n as_o become_v the_o presence_n of_o so_o holy_a a_o god_n this_o be_v the_o proper_a work_n for_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n prov._n 8.13_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v to_o hate_v evil_a and_o in_o do_v of_o this_o work_n consist_v the_o exercise_n of_o this_o grace_n 2_o cor._n 7.1_o let_v we_o cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n perfect_a holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n i.e._n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o this_o grace_n see_v this_o exemplify_v in_o joseph_n gen._n 39.9_o how_o can_v i_o do_v this_o great_a wickedness_n and_o sin_n against_o god_n and_o in_o nehemiah_n chap._n 5.15_o but_o so_o do_v not_o i_o because_o of_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n 6._o the_o grace_n of_o meekness_n have_v its_o proper_a work_n and_o that_o be_v in_o the_o just_a moderation_n of_o the_o passion_n of_o anger_n prevent_v or_o quick_o cool_v and_o subdue_a all_o undue_a heat_n so_o as_o this_o unruly_a passion_n may_v never_o be_v move_v without_o cause_n or_o when_o there_o be_v cause_n not_o without_o measure_n to_o walk_v in_o the_o exercise_n of_o this_o grace_n and_o because_o there_o be_v so_o few_o example_n of_o it_o among_o the_o proud_a froward_a unbroken-hearted_n generation_n of_o man_n we_o be_v call_v upon_o to_o learn_v it_o of_o christ_n matth._n 11.29_o learn_v of_o i_o for_o i_o be_o meek_a and_o lowly_a of_o heart_n this_o be_v such_o a_o grace_n as_o no_o christian_a without_o the_o exercise_n of_o it_o can_v possible_o walk_v worthy_a of_o his_o call_v eph._n 4.2_o i_o beseech_v you_o walk_v worthy_a of_o the_o vocation_n wherewith_o you_o be_v call_v with_o all_o lowliness_n and_o meekness_n 7._o the_o grace_n of_o charity_n have_v its_o proper_a work_n you_o have_v it_o describe_v 1_o cor._n 13.4_o 5_o 6_o 7._o in_o do_v this_o work_n the_o grace_n of_o charity_n be_v exercise_v and_o the_o command_n of_o christ_n so_o far_o fulfil_v who_o command_v we_o to_o walk_v in_o love_n eph._n 5.2_o and_o require_v it_o of_o we_o 1_o cor._n 16.14_o that_o all_o our_o thing_n be_v do_v in_o charity_n these_o few_o instance_n show_v what_o it_o be_v to_o live_v in_o the_o exercise_n of_o godliness_n you_o see_v here_o be_v gracious_a principle_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o gracious_a act_n suitable_a thereunto_o and_o issue_v from_o they_o and_o these_o be_v the_o thing_n wherein_o the_o prosperity_n of_o the_o soul_n consist_v 2._o wherein_o ought_v we_o to_o exercise_v ourselves_o unto_o godliness_n ans_fw-fr in_o every_o thing_n we_o do_v whether_o we_o eat_v or_o drink_v or_o whatever_o we_o do_v we_o ought_v to_o do_v all_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n 1_o cor._n 10.31_o though_o we_o be_v necessitate_v often_o to_o change_v our_o action_n yet_o we_o ought_v never_o to_o change_v our_o end_n this_o must_v be_v always_o the_o high_a and_o most_o supreme_a end_n and_o this_o can_v never_o be_v do_v but_o in_o the_o exercise_n of_o the_o principle_n of_o godliness_n it_o can_v be_v expect_v that_o i_o shall_v instance_n in_o every_o thing_n i_o shall_v instance_n in_o those_o thing_n that_o may_v be_v most_o comprehensive_a consider_v then_o 1._o that_o these_o principle_n ought_v to_o be_v exercise_v in_o those_o spiritual_a outgoing_n and_o holy_a act_n of_o the_o inward_a man_n which_o be_v immediate_o act_v upon_o god_n and_o raise_v the_o heart_n heaven-ward_n though_o not_o draw_v forth_o in_o act_n of_o institute_v worship_n 2._o as_o they_o be_v draw_v forth_o exercise_v and_o as_o it_o be_v clothe_v with_o the_o external_a duty_n of_o religion_n or_o any_o thing_n else_o wherein_o the_o visible_a part_n of_o religion_n as_o far_o as_o it_o may_v be_v visible_a to_o man_n do_v consist_v 1._o for_o the_o former_a in_o the_o spiritual_a outgoing_n and_o holy_a act_n of_o the_o inward_a man._n so_o as_o to_o do_v something_o towards_o the_o performance_n of_o that_o great_a duty_n enjoin_v both_o in_o the_o old_a testament_n and_o in_o the_o new_a isa_n 8.13_o sanctify_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n himself_o and_o let_v he_o be_v your_o fear_n and_o let_v he_o be_v your_o dread_n 1_o pet._n 3.15_o but_o sanctify_v the_o lord_n god_n in_o your_o heart_n but_o how_o be_v this_o that_o god_n who_o be_v the_o god_n of_o all_o grace_n shall_v sanctify_v all_o those_o who_o he_o set_v apart_o for_o himself_o and_o that_o he_o shall_v sanctify_v his_o own_o name_n in_o vindicate_v it_o from_o those_o low_a and_o unworthy_a thought_n that_o man_n have_v of_o he_o this_o be_v somewhat_o easy_a to_o be_v apprehend_v but_o how_o shall_v a_o poor_a
manifestation_n of_o his_o love_n to_o he_o till_z to_o his_o daily_a prayer_n he_o add_v extraordinary_a prayer_n with_o fast_v dan._n 9.3_o compare_v with_o vers_n 23._o and_o it_o be_v so_o with_o cornelius_n as_o you_o may_v see_v act._n 10.39_o thus_o we_o see_v the_o encouragement_n be_v great_a to_o take_v up_o every_o duty_n in_o its_o season_n experience_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o efficacy_n of_o coordinate_a mean_n be_v in_o conjunction_n as_o for_o the_o preservation_n of_o bodily_a health_n there_o must_v be_v both_o food_n and_o raiment_n and_o rest_v and_o the_o use_n of_o physic_n sometime_o as_o the_o matter_n require_v no_o one_o of_o these_o be_v sufficient_a so_o it_o be_v here_o let_v none_o think_v his_o soul_n will_v prosper_v though_o he_o use_v this_o or_o that_o duty_n if_o any_o one_o know_v to_o be_v a_o duty_n be_v willing_o neglect_v in_o the_o season_n thereof_o it_o be_v the_o policy_n of_o satan_n to_o separate_v one_o duty_n from_o another_o that_o so_o we_o may_v not_o be_v uniform_a in_o our_o endeavour_n few_o be_v so_o bad_a as_o to_o use_v no_o mean_n at_o all_o and_o few_o be_v so_o faithful_a to_o god_n and_o their_o own_o soul_n as_o conscientious_o to_o use_v all._n this_o half-doing_a prove_v many_o a_o soul_n undo_n therefore_o as_o we_o desire_v that_o our_o soul_n shall_v prosper_v we_o shall_v as_o caleb_n follow_v full_o after_o god_n and_o in_o all_o as_o psal_n 63.8_o follow_v hard_o after_o god_n as_o thrive_a child_n do_v suck_v and_o draw_v hard_a sometime_o at_o one_o breast_n and_o sometime_o at_o another_o 2._o as_o we_o ought_v to_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o they_o all_o so_o we_o ought_v to_o exercise_v the_o principle_n of_o godliness_n in_o they_o all_o a_o few_o word_n to_o this_o 1._o in_o general_a thus_o the_o principle_n of_o godliness_n ought_v to_o be_v exercise_v in_o they_o all_o so_o far_o as_o god_n gracious_a end_n and_o purpose_n in_o and_o by_o they_o so_o far_o as_o they_o be_v reveal_v to_o we_o may_v be_v answer_v and_o attain_v i_o shall_v instance_n in_o these_o two_o 1._o this_o god_n have_v reveal_v as_o one_o great_a end_n to_o be_v carry_v on_o in_o and_z by_o they_o all_o that_o this_o holy_a and_o bless_a name_n may_v be_v sanctify_v in_o they_o all_o leu._n 10.3_o this_o be_v do_v when_o the_o inward_a frame_n of_o our_o heart_n be_v such_o when_o we_o address_v ourselves_o unto_o god_n as_o that_o god_n himself_o may_v thereby_o see_v that_o we_o believe_v he_o to_o be_v a_o great_a god_n a_o gracious_a god_n a_o god_n in_o all_o respect_v infinite_o glorious_a this_o be_v due_a unto_o he_o psal_n 89.7_o god_n be_v great_o to_o be_v fear_v in_o the_o assembly_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o to_o be_v have_v in_o reverence_n of_o all_o they_o that_o be_v about_o he_o and_o this_o david_n resolve_v upon_o psal_n 5.7_o but_o as_o for_o i_o i_o will_v come_v into_o thy_o house_n in_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o mercy_n and_o in_o thy_o fear_n will_v i_o worship_v towards_o thy_o holy_a temple_n so_o far_o as_o our_o heart_n attain_v this_o temper_n so_o far_o we_o answer_v god_n end_n this_o be_v to_o serve_v he_o acceptable_o heb._n 12.28_o 2._o this_o likewise_o god_n have_v reveal_v as_o his_o intent_n and_o purpose_n that_o thereby_o he_o may_v communicate_v unto_o the_o people_n of_o his_o choice_n those_o spiritual_a gift_n and_o grace_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o that_o work_n he_o have_v appoint_v they_o and_o be_v prepare_v for_o that_o happiness_n he_o have_v promise_v they_o exod._n 20.24_o in_o all_o place_n where_o i_o record_v my_o name_n i_o will_v come_v unto_o thou_o and_o i_o will_v bless_v thou_o psal_n 133.3_o for_o there_o the_o lord_n command_v the_o blessing_n and_o life_n for_o evermore_o the_o attainment_n of_o this_o end_n shall_v be_v so_o deep_o engrave_v upon_o our_o heart_n that_o as_o the_o bee_n move_v from_o one_o flower_n to_o another_o to_o gather_v material_n for_o honey_n so_o shall_v we_o from_o one_o duty_n to_o another_o for_o supply_n of_o grace_n suitable_a to_o our_o present_a necessity_n this_o be_v david_n end_n psal_n 63.1_o 2_o 3_o o_o god_n thou_o be_v my_o god_n early_o will_v i_o seek_v thou_o etc._n etc._n for_o this_o end_n principle_n of_o godliness_n shall_v be_v exercise_v to_o attain_v the_o forementioned_a end_n and_o if_o so_o we_o be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o likely_a to_o attain_v this_o end_n the_o more_o grace_n we_o bring_v in_o exercise_n to_o a_o duty_n the_o more_o grace_n we_o be_v like_a to_o receive_v in_o and_o by_o that_o duty_n matth._n 25.29_o unto_o every_o one_o that_o have_v shall_v be_v give_v and_o he_o shall_v have_v abundance_n thus_o in_o general_n 2._o as_o we_o desire_v our_o soul_n shall_v prosper_v principle_n of_o grace_n shall_v be_v exercise_v in_o all_o the_o forementioned_a duty_n i_o will_v instance_n only_o in_o one_o and_o that_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o prayer_n both_o because_o that_o be_v and_o aught_o to_o be_v our_o every_o day_n work_v we_o ought_v in_o every_o thing_n both_o great_a and_o small_a to_o make_v know_v our_o request_n to_o god_n believe_v his_o universal_a providence_n that_o as_o there_o be_v nothing_o so_o great_a that_o be_v above_o his_o power_n so_o there_o be_v nothing_o so_o little_a that_o be_v below_o his_o care_n this_o we_o be_v enjoin_v phil._n 4.6_o be_v careful_a for_o nothing_o but_o in_o every_o thing_n by_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n with_o thanksgiving_n let_v your_o request_n be_v make_v know_v unto_o god_n and_o also_o because_o the_o better_a this_o duty_n be_v perform_v the_o better_a all_o other_o duty_n will_v be_v perform_v it_o have_v a_o influence_n upon_o they_o all_o and_o be_v often_o put_v for_o the_o whole_a worship_n of_o god_n rom._n 10.12_o 13_o whosoever_o shall_v call_v upon_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v be_v save_v and_o beside_o all_o the_o providence_n of_o the_o day_n be_v sanctify_v by_o it_o 1_o tim._n 4.5_o for_o it_o be_v sanctify_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o prayer_n but_o then_o we_o must_v know_v this_o that_o if_o we_o desire_v prayer_n may_v be_v a_o sanctify_a duty_n to_o we_o our_o heart_n must_v be_v sanctify_v for_o it_o and_o grace_n must_v be_v exercise_v in_o it_o i_o shall_v not_o mention_v now_o what_o grace_n must_v be_v exercise_v but_o only_o in_o general_n so_o that_o the_o heart_n may_v be_v wrought_v off_o from_o all_o evil_a frame_n and_o compose_v and_o fix_v the_o inward_a thought_n thereof_o gather_v in_o and_o the_o affection_n raise_v so_o as_o feel_o and_o awful_o believe_o fervent_o and_o sincere_o we_o may_v pour_v out_o our_o desire_n unto_o god_n and_o be_v able_a to_o say_v as_o lam._n 2.18_o their_o heart_n cry_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o psal_n 119.145_o i_o cry_v with_o my_o whole_a heart_n hear_v i_o o_o lord_n this_o be_v one_o thing_n intend_v in_o that_o expression_n of_o pray_v in_o the_o spirit_n eph._n 6.18_o the_o spirit_n of_o a_o man_n be_v a_o active_a thing_n and_o whatever_o it_o do_v good_a or_o bad_a it_o do_v to_o purpose_n such_o gracious_a working_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o prayer_n be_v the_o very_a soul_n of_o prayer_n and_o then_o the_o soul_n prosper_v by_o prayer_n judas_n vers_fw-la 20_o and_o you_o beloved_n build_v up_o your_o soul_n in_o your_o most_o holy_a faith_n pray_v in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n then_o be_v our_o soul_n edify_v when_o we_o thus_o pray_v in_o the_o exercise_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n this_o be_v all_o i_o shall_v say_v to_o the_o former_a of_o the_o two_o last_o thing_n propose_v that_o in_o order_n to_o soul-prosperity_n grace_n ought_v to_o be_v exercise_v in_o all_o the_o external_n duty_n of_o religion_n i_o now_o proceed_v to_o the_o latter_a as_o ever_o we_o desire_v our_o soul_n shall_v prosper_v the_o principle_n of_o godliness_n ought_v to_o be_v exercise_v in_o all_o other_o thing_n wherein_o the_o visible_a part_n of_o religion_n so_o far_o as_o it_o may_v be_v make_v visible_a to_o man_n do_v consist_v and_o here_o i_o shall_v only_o speak_v a_o little_a to_o three_o particular_n 1._o in_o all_o providence_n it_o be_v seldom_o or_o never_o see_v that_o any_o of_o the_o people_n of_o god_n continue_v in_o the_o same_o condition_n as_o to_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o world_n any_o long_a time_n without_o some_o alteration_n more_o or_o less_o god_n be_v please_v many_o time_n to_o bestow_v many_o good_a thing_n upon_o they_o which_o he_o never_o intend_v they_o shall_v always_o enjoy_v psal_n 102.10_o thou_o have_v lift_v i_o up_o and_o cast_v i_o down_o now_o as_o we_o desire_v our_o soul_n shall_v prosper_v principle_n of_o godliness_n shall_v
seed_n and_o heir_n according_a to_o the_o promise_n we_o read_v that_o naboth_n will_v not_o part_v with_o his_o inheritance_n neither_o for_o the_o good_a will_n nor_o ill_a will_n of_o king_n ahab_n let_v soul_n ready_a to_o faint_v do_v so_o in_o this_o case_n with_o the_o promise_n which_o in_o christ_n be_v their_o undoubted_a inheritance_n 2_o cor._n 1.20_o for_o all_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n be_v in_o he_o yea_o and_o in_o he_o amen_n 2._o let_v soul_n subject_a to_o faint_a know_v their_o duty_n upon_o this_o account_n and_o set_v upon_o the_o performance_n of_o it_o 1._o they_o ought_v to_o acquaint_v themselves_o with_o the_o promise_n they_o be_v so_o great_a and_o precious_a as_o the_o apostle_n say_v 2_o pet._n 1.4_o that_o there_o be_v not_o one_o of_o those_o that_o real_o close_a with_o christ_n though_o they_o be_v of_o the_o low_a form_n but_o may_v find_v that_o which_o be_v most_o suitable_a to_o their_o condition_n in_o some_o promise_n or_o other_o that_o be_v within_o their_o reach_n though_o some_o may_v seem_v to_o be_v above_o he_o though_o a_o little_a man_n upon_o low_a ground_n can_v reach_v the_o top_n of_o the_o tree_n yet_o he_o may_v get_v hold_n on_o some_o of_o the_o low_a branch_n and_o there_o may_v find_v some_o fruit_n which_o may_v somewhat_o relieve_v he_o as_o suppose_v he_o can_v find_v comfort_n in_o that_o promise_n rev._n 2.7_o to_o he_o that_o overcome_v will_v i_o give_v to_o eat_v of_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n no_o he_o be_v afraid_a of_o be_v overcome_v that_o promise_n be_v too_o high_a for_o he_o it_o be_v above_o his_o reach_n yet_o he_o may_v reach_v that_o rev._n 22.17_o and_o let_v he_o that_o be_v athirst_a come_v and_o whosoever_o will_v let_v he_o take_v of_o the_o water_n of_o life_n free_o if_o not_o that_o matth._n 5.8_o bless_v be_v the_o pure_a in_o heart_n for_o they_o shall_v see_v god_n yet_o they_o may_v reach_v that_o ver_fw-la 6_o bless_a be_v they_o that_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o righteousness_n for_o they_o shall_v be_v fill_v and_o that_o joh._n 6.37_o all_o that_o the_o father_n have_v give_v unto_o i_o shall_v come_v unto_o i_o and_o he_o that_o come_v unto_o i_o i_o will_v in_o no_o wise_a cast_v out_o and_o let_v every_o faint_a soul_n know_v this_o that_o so_o far_o as_o he_o have_v a_o interest_n in_o any_o one_o promise_n so_o far_o he_o have_v a_o interest_n in_o every_o promise_n as_o to_o that_o blessing_n in_o it_o which_o be_v absolute_o necessary_a to_o salvation_n for_o as_o there_o be_v a_o chain_n of_o duty_n matth._n 22.37_o 38_o 39_o 40_o thou_o shall_v love_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n this_o be_v the_o first_o and_o great_a commandment_n and_o the_o second_o be_v like_a unto_o it_o thou_o shall_v love_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o on_o these_o two_o commandment_n hang_v all_o the_o law_n and_o the_o prophet_n not_o this_o or_o that_o but_o this_o and_o that_o too_o so_o there_o be_v a_o chain_n of_o privilege_n rom._n 8.30_o who_o he_o do_v predestinate_a they_o he_o also_o call_v and_o who_o he_o call_v they_o he_o also_o justify_v and_o who_o he_o justify_v they_o he_o also_o glorify_v and_o a_o chain_n of_o providence_n rom._n 8.28_o all_o thing_n work_v together_o for_o good_a to_o they_o that_o love_n god_n so_o there_o be_v a_o chain_n of_o promise_n they_o be_v all_o bind_v together_o in_o one_o bundle_n in_o the_o covenant_n that_o great_a and_o precious_a promise_n i_o will_v be_v thy_o god_n comprehend_v they_o all_o therefore_o it_o be_v say_v rev._n 21.7_o he_o that_o overcome_v shall_v inherit_v all_o thing_n and_o i_o will_v be_v his_o god_n and_o he_o shall_v be_v my_o son_n 2._o let_v they_o plead_v the_o promise_n psal_n 119.49_o remember_v thy_o word_n unto_o thy_o servant_n upon_o which_o thou_o have_v cause_v i_o to_o hope_v especial_o that_o particular_a promise_n which_o contain_v that_o particular_a blessing_n which_o if_o it_o be_v as_o sure_a in_o their_o hand_n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o promise_n the_o faint_a soul_n think_v it_o will_v satisfy_v thus_o do_v jacob_n gen._n 32.9_o 10_o 11_o o_o god_n which_o say_v unto_o i_o return_v into_o thy_o country_n deliver_v i_o i_o pray_v thou_o from_o the_o hand_n of_o my_o brother_n thus_o every_o faint_a soul_n ought_v to_o do_v the_o promise_n be_v that_o bond_n wherein_o god_n have_v make_v himself_o a_o debtor_n if_o not_o to_o his_o covenant-people_n yet_o to_o his_o own_o truth_n and_o faithfulness_n which_o require_v it_o of_o he_o that_o what_o he_o have_v promise_v be_v fulfil_v and_o therefore_o they_o ought_v to_o plead_v they_o this_o be_v god_n method_n he_o expect_v to_o hear_v from_o they_o before_o they_o can_v expect_v to_o hear_v from_o he_o psal_n 50.15_o call_v upon_o i_o in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n and_o i_o will_v deliver_v thou_o 3._o let_v they_o patient_o wait_v for_o the_o fulfil_n of_o what_o be_v promise_v if_o the_o thing_n be_v of_o absolute_a necessity_n it_o shall_v be_v give_v in_o kind_n and_o so_o it_o shall_v be_v though_o in_o itself_o it_o be_v not_o yet_o if_o god_n in_o his_o infinite_a wisdom_n see_v it_o will_v be_v subservient_fw-fr thereunto_o and_o will_v better_o promote_v it_o than_o the_o want_n of_o it_o will_v it_o shall_v also_o certain_o be_v make_v good_a the_o scripture_n speak_v as_o if_o god_n have_v promise_v we_o nothing_o but_o eternal_a life_n 1_o joh._n 2.25_o and_o this_o be_v the_o promise_n that_o he_o have_v promise_v we_o even_o eternal_a life_n but_o it_o be_v because_o all_o thing_n absolute_o necessary_a unto_o eternal_a life_n be_v comprehend_v therein_o therefore_o wait_v for_o it_o because_o it_o will_v sure_o come_v hab._n 2.3_o it_o be_v true_a there_o may_v be_v silence_n in_o heaven_n and_o that_o for_o a_o great_a while_n to_o the_o prayer_n of_o faith_n as_o there_o may_v be_v a_o silence_n very_o often_o to_o the_o provocation_n of_o the_o generation_n that_o be_v abhor_v by_o god_n but_o as_o he_o will_v arise_v in_o due_a time_n to_o execute_v his_o vindictive_a justice_n upon_o the_o one_o psal_n 50.21_o 22._o so_o he_o will_v arise_v to_o make_v good_a his_o promise_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n to_o the_o other_o for_o god_n never_o say_v to_o the_o seed_n of_o jacob_n that_o they_o shall_v seek_v he_o in_o vain_a isa_n 45.19_o i_o shall_v conclude_v this_o with_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n 2_o thes_n 3.5_o the_o lord_n direct_v your_o heart_n into_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o into_o the_o patient_a wait_a for_o christ_n he_o have_v lay_v down_o great_a ground_n of_o comfort_n for_o they_o in_o the_o former_a chapter_n vers_fw-la 13_o 14._o and_o assure_v they_o vers_n 3._o of_o this_o chapter_n that_o god_n be_v faithful_a and_o will_v establish_v they_o they_o shall_v not_o miscarry_v nor_o fail_v of_o that_o which_o god_n have_v choose_v they_o unto_o but_o know_v the_o difficulty_n of_o wait_v when_o expect_a supply_n be_v delay_v especial_o when_o providence_n seem_v contrary_a to_o promise_n he_o pray_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v direct_v they_o into_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o patient_a wait_v for_o christ_n this_o be_v the_o three_o particular_a which_o it_o concern_v faint_a soul_n to_o take_v special_a notice_n of_o 4._o faint_v soul_n or_o soul_n often_o subject_a to_o faint_v shall_v endeavour_v after_o a_o distinct_a knowledge_n of_o the_o great_a and_o fundamental_a doctrine_n of_o justification_n 1._o in_o the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o it_o which_o be_v the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n as_o mediator_n in_o do_v and_o suffer_v what_o god_n the_o father_n appoint_v and_o which_o he_o accept_v in_o the_o behalf_n of_o all_o those_o to_o who_o it_o be_v impute_v so_o as_o to_o discharge_v they_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n which_o they_o have_v deserve_v to_o be_v execute_v upon_o they_o to_o the_o uttermost_a and_o to_o accept_v they_o as_o righteous_a unto_o eternal_a life_n of_o which_o they_o be_v utter_o unworthy_a 2._o that_o it_o be_v god_n which_o justifi_v rom._n 8.33_o who_o shall_v lay_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o charge_n of_o god_n elect_n it_o be_v god_n that_o justifi_v 3._o that_o the_o move_a cause_n be_v god_n free_a love_n rom._n 3.24_o be_v justify_v free_o by_o his_o grace_n through_o the_o redemption_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n 4._o that_o the_o mean_n of_o receive_v it_o be_v faith_n rom._n 3.22_o even_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n which_o be_v by_o faith_n of_o christ_n jesus_n unto_o all_o and_o upon_o all_o they_o that_o believe_v for_o there_o be_v no_o difference_n these_o thing_n be_v well_o digest_v be_v great_a cordial_n for_o who_o he_o justifi_v he_o glorifi_v rom._n 8.30_o 5._o let_v such_o also_o think_v
some_o communion_n with_o god_n some_o drawing_n nigh_o in_o holy_a duty_n some_o good_a hope_n through_o grace_n of_o acceptance_n with_o god_n unto_o eternal_a life_n yet_o within_o a_o while_n overcome_v again_o with_o deadness_n and_o darkness_n strange_a flatness_n and_o coldness_n grow_v upon_o the_o face_n of_o the_o whole_a soul_n again_o so_o as_o it_o be_v nothing_o the_o same_o it_o be_v thus_o we_o see_v that_o though_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n be_v sure_a 2_o tim._n 2.19_o yet_o the_o working_n of_o grace_n be_v variable_a the_o nature_n of_o it_o be_v unchangeable_a but_o the_o degree_n of_o it_o be_v subject_a to_o many_o change_n the_o operation_n of_o it_o to_o many_o alteration_n so_o that_o though_o the_o principle_n of_o godliness_n be_v always_o like_o themselves_o yet_o the_o most_o godly_a soul_n that_o prosper_v most_o be_v not_o always_o like_o themselves_o 3._o as_o there_o may_v be_v such_o a_o sad_a and_o sudden_a change_n in_o the_o most_o prosperous_a soul_n that_o live_v so_o that_o may_v be_v lose_v in_o such_o a_o change_n which_o will_v not_o be_v recover_v but_o with_o very_a much_o difficulty_n a_o ship_n may_v easy_o be_v bear_v down_o the_o stream_n but_o it_o be_v hardly_o fetch_v up_o again_o a_o man_n may_v lose_v more_o strength_n in_o a_o few_o day_n sickness_n then_o can_v be_v recover_v in_o many_o day_n i_o have_v read_v of_o henry_n the_o first_o king_n of_o england_n a_o sober_a and_o temperate_a prince_n that_o he_o surfeit_v with_o eat_v a_o lamprey_n which_o cost_v he_o his_o life_n thus_o one_o intemperate_a meal_n may_v overthrow_v the_o temperance_n of_o a_o man_n whole_a life_n for_o the_o same_o history_n say_v of_o that_o king_n that_o he_o do_v seldom_o or_o never_o eat_v but_o when_o he_o be_v hungry_a or_o drink_v but_o when_o he_o be_v thirsty_a yet_o thus_o he_o come_v to_o his_o end_n thus_o it_o may_v be_v in_o this_o matter_n which_o we_o be_v speak_v of_o even_o the_o soul_n that_o mount_v aloft_o by_o the_o supply_n of_o grace_n as_o upon_o eagle_n wing_n if_o spiritual_a drowsiness_n creep_v by_o degree_n upon_o it_o and_o that_o it_o begin_v to_o dally_v with_o duty_n or_o to_o dally_v with_o sin_n it_o may_v cost_v much_o spiritual_a wrestle_n and_o strive_v with_o god_n much_o heart-humbling_a and_o mourn_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n before_o it_o recover_v its_o former_a height_n and_o heavenly_a temper_n if_o a_o watch_n be_v let_v fall_v and_o receive_v a_o bruise_n it_o must_v be_v all_o take_v asunder_o before_o it_o be_v bring_v to_o its_o former_a exactness_n and_o evenness_n of_o motion_n read_z the_o 5_o ch_z of_o the_o canticle_n at_o the_o beginning_n there_o you_o may_v perceive_v what_o hard_a work_n the_o church_n have_v in_o seek_v after_o christ_n before_o she_o find_v he_o again_o we_o read_v of_o david_n first_o day_n as_o his_o best_a day_n 2_o chron._n 17.3_o and_o though_o it_o may_v easy_o be_v prove_v that_o he_o recover_v his_o former_a stature_n both_o in_o grace_n and_o comfort_n yet_o it_o may_v as_o easy_o be_v prove_v that_o he_o find_v it_o no_o easy_a matter_n to_o recover_v either_o the_o one_o or_o the_o other_o and_o this_o his_o 7_o penitential_a psalm_n do_v sufficient_o prove_v 4._o yet_o for_o all_o this_o much_o may_v be_v do_v this_o way_n so_o as_o a_o prosper_a soul_n may_v continue_v in_o its_o prosperous_a state_n more_o than_o the_o most_o careful_a man_n in_o the_o world_n can_v do_v for_o the_o continuance_n of_o the_o prosperity_n of_o his_o worldly_a estate_n a_o man_n may_v be_v look_v to_o and_o take_v care_n for_o the_o well_o manage_v of_o his_o estate_n and_o yet_o whilst_o his_o eye_n be_v upon_o it_o he_o may_v see_v it_o upon_o the_o wing_n and_o fly_v away_o from_o he_o as_o the_o eagle_n towards_o heaven_n far_o enough_o out_o of_o his_o reach_n see_v job_n 1.14_o job_n servant_n with_o great_a care_n and_o diligence_n attend_v their_o master_n business_n for_o the_o secure_v his_o cattle_n and_o improve_n his_o ground_n each_o of_o they_o according_a to_o their_o place_n and_o yet_o you_o know_v how_o sudden_o all_o be_v lose_v so_o that_o it_o come_v to_o be_v a_o proverb_n as_o poor_a as_o job_n but_o there_o be_v more_o certainty_n of_o god_n prosper_v serious_a endeavour_n in_o mind_v soul-prosperity_n for_o if_o the_o occasion_n of_o sin_n be_v watch_v against_o one_o day_n as_o well_o as_o another_o if_o the_o first_o rise_n of_o sin_n be_v check_v and_o suppress_v if_o grace_n be_v exercise_v suitable_a to_o the_o providence_n of_o the_o day_n and_o communion_n with_o god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o religion_n be_v make_v our_o great_a business_n of_o the_o day_n so_o far_o and_o so_o long_o as_o it_o be_v so_o so_o far_o and_o so_o long_a the_o soul_n will_v continue_v to_o prosper_v and_o why_o all_o this_o may_v not_o be_v do_v one_o day_n as_o well_o as_o another_o no_o reason_n can_v be_v give_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o spirit_n for_o all_o this_o be_v ready_a one_o day_n as_o well_o as_o another_o and_o god_n be_v a_o god_n hear_v prayer_n for_o all_o this_o one_o day_n as_o well_o as_o another_o and_o therefore_o what_o be_v do_v one_o day_n may_v be_v do_v another_o it_o be_v say_v of_o enoch_n gen._n 5.22_o that_o though_o the_o age_n he_o live_v in_o be_v very_o corrupt_a yet_o he_o walk_v with_o god_n and_o live_v in_o some_o degree_n of_o eminency_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o the_o principle_n of_o godliness_n above_o other_o of_o the_o servant_n of_o god_n that_o be_v his_o contemporary_n and_o he_o have_v this_o testimony_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n witness_v together_o with_o his_o spirit_n that_o he_o please_v god_n heb._n 11.5_o and_o it_o be_v well_o know_v that_o the_o bless_a apostle_n paul_n as_o he_o begin_v so_o he_o continue_v fight_v a_o good_a fight_n finish_v his_o course_n keep_v the_o faith_n and_o live_v by_o faith_n to_o his_o die_a day_n as_o he_o say_v gal._n 2.20_o 2_o tim._n 4.6_o 7_o and_o though_o his_o outward_a condition_n be_v for_o the_o most_o part_n very_o low_a yet_o his_o spiritual_a condition_n be_v very_o thrive_a and_o flourish_a though_o the_o one_o perish_v daily_o yet_o the_o other_o be_v renew_v 2_o cor._n 4.16_o 5._o our_o labour_n and_o endeavour_n how_o much_o soever_o we_o abound_v therein_o will_v not_o be_v in_o vain_a but_o be_v abundant_o recompense_v in_o the_o bless_a fruit_n and_o effect_n thereof_o when_o a_o prosper_a soul_n be_v carry_v on_o with_o a_o full_a gale_n in_o its_o holy_a course_n the_o precious_a influence_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o and_o by_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n will_v be_v fix_v and_o the_o word_n will_v be_v a_o abide_a word_n and_o not_o like_o those_o human_a ordinance_n the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o col._n 2.22_o which_o perish_v in_o the_o use_n and_o as_o the_o matter_n require_v the_o word_n which_o you_o hear_v at_o one_o time_n will_v be_v bring_v to_o remembrance_n at_o another_o time_n as_o joh._n 14.26_o and_o put_v the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n into_o your_o hand_n so_o as_o to_o resist_v the_o assault_n of_o satan_n and_o discover_v a_o temptation_n in_o time_n of_o temptation_n before_o the_o heart_n be_v ensnare_v by_o it_o 2._o to_o keep_v the_o heart_n humble_a and_o heaven-ward_n under_o a_o confluence_n of_o all_o worldly_a comfort_n to_o keep_v it_o calm_n and_o well-composed_a under_o all_o provocation_n from_o man_n and_o affliction_n from_o god_n so_o as_o to_o run_v with_o patience_n the_o race_n that_o be_v set_v before_o we_o hold_v on_o till_o our_o course_n be_v finish_v to_o be_v much_o above_o distract_n fear_n in_o time_n of_o danger_n all_o of_o they_o be_v mighty_o subdue_v in_o the_o reverential_a fear_n and_o awe_n of_o god_n yea_o to_o have_v our_o thought_n of_o death_n full_a of_o comfort_n and_o our_o hope_n of_o eternal_a happiness_n full_a of_o well-grounded_n confidence_n to_o be_v able_a to_o live_v to_o god_n whilst_o we_o live_v and_o to_o die_v to_o god_n when_o we_o die_v these_o and_o many_o such_o like_a be_v the_o effect_n and_o bless_a consequence_n of_o this_o so_o far_o as_o it_o prosper_v so_o as_o all_o such_o who_o soul_n do_v prosper_v see_v cause_n daily_o not_o only_o to_o bless_v their_o god_n but_o also_o as_o it_o be_v isa_n 65.16_o to_o bless_v themselves_o in_o their_o god_n whatever_o their_o condition_n be_v therefore_o let_v not_o these_o consolation_n of_o god_n seem_v small_a unto_o we_o but_o engage_v we_o according_a as_o we_o be_v command_v deut._n 4.9_o to_o keep_v our_o soul_n diligent_o lest_o we_o forget_v the_o thing_n which_o our_o eye_n have_v see_v and_o lose_v those_o thing_n
his_o fleet_n in_o eighty_o eight_o whether_o he_o say_v so_o or_o no_o depend_v upon_o the_o credit_n of_o the_o historian_n but_o i_o be_o sure_a the_o prophet_n jeremiah_n say_v lam._n 3.22_o it_o be_v of_o the_o lord_n mercy_n that_o we_o be_v afflict_v and_o not_o consume_v cast_v down_o but_o not_o cast_v off_o look_v to_o that_o place_n once_o again_o eccles_n 7.14_o in_o the_o day_n of_o adversity_n consider_v what_o shall_v we_o consider_v why_o consider_v this_o and_o mark_v it_o well_o that_o both_o these_o day_n with_o all_o their_o filling_n up_o be_v from_o the_o lord_n that_o it_o be_v he_o who_o thus_o set_v the_o one_o against_o the_o other_o that_o we_o may_v see_v that_o his_o account_n will_v be_v so_o balance_v that_o our_o receipt_n when_o they_o be_v least_o will_v balance_v our_o suffering_n when_o they_o be_v most_o and_o that_o therefore_o we_o have_v enough_o to_o reason_n ourselves_o both_o into_o a_o submission_n and_o into_o a_o thankful_a frame_n job_n 2.9_o 10_o shall_v we_o receive_v good_a at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n and_o shall_v we_o not_o receive_v evil_a and_o will_v not_o these_o think_v you_o keep_v our_o soul_n in_o a_o thrive_a and_o prosper_a frame_n it_o will_v sure_o 4._o beside_o all_o these_o we_o meet_v with_o daily_a passage_n in_o what_o we_o hear_v and_o see_v which_o though_o they_o do_v not_o immediate_o touch_v we_o yet_o may_v be_v thus_o spiritualise_v every_o creature_n of_o god_n be_v a_o text_n for_o our_o heart_n to_o raise_v some_o doctrine_n some_o spiritual_a meditation_n from_o we_o have_v a_o proverb_n that_o there_o be_v never_o a_o outside_n but_o it_o have_v a_o inside_n understand_v it_o thus_o there_o be_v nothing_o that_o come_v under_o our_o observation_n but_o there_o may_v be_v extract_v from_o it_o some_o inference_n or_o other_o to_o employ_v our_o thought_n about_o and_o that_o to_o good_a purpose_n even_o to_o keep_v our_o soul_n in_o their_o good_a frame_n for_o as_o a_o bee_n can_v suck_v honey_n out_o of_o many_o a_o flower_n where_o a_o fly_n find_v no_o such_o thing_n as_o want_v a_o principle_n for_o it_o so_o a_o prosper_a spiritualize_a soul_n may_v and_o therefore_o ought_v to_o endeavour_v to_o extract_v some_o good_a out_o of_o every_o thing_n even_o out_o of_o its_o own_o and_o other_o man_n fail_n as_o we_o may_v read_v pro._n 24.30_o 31_o 32_o i_o go_v by_o the_o field_n of_o the_o slothful_a i_o look_v upon_o it_o and_o receive_v instruction_n upon_o this_o ground_n among_o other_o the_o principle_n of_o godliness_n be_v call_v a_o partake_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n 2_o pet._n 1.4_o for_o as_o god_n according_a to_o his_o infinite_a power_n and_o wisdom_n bring_v light_n out_o of_o darkness_n good_a out_o of_o evil_n even_o so_o may_v the_o principle_n of_o godliness_n much_o more_o out_o of_o every_o good_a thing_n though_o of_o a_o very_a mean_a concernment_n and_o will_v not_o this_o help_n to_o preserve_v it_o in_o its_o prosperous_a frame_n it_o will_v sure_o that_o man_n be_v like_a to_o thrive_v who_o gain_v by_o every_o thing_n he_o deal_v in_o and_o that_o soul_n be_v like_a to_o continue_v to_o prosper_v which_o raise_v earth_n into_o heaven_n and_o fetch_v heaven_n out_o of_o earth_n as_o every_o one_o do_v so_o far_o as_o he_o be_v faithful_a in_o the_o forementioned_a particular_n and_o beside_o it_o be_v one_o of_o the_o best_a help_n that_o i_o know_v of_o to_o make_v improvement_n of_o that_o portion_n of_o our_o time_n which_o run_v between_o one_o solemn_a duty_n and_o another_o which_o otherwise_o will_v lie_v upon_o our_o hand_n and_o be_v render_v useless_a as_o to_o soul-concernments_a 4._o another_o great_a work_n which_o prosper_v soul_n have_v to_o do_v in_o order_n to_o the_o preserve_n of_o themselves_o in_o a_o prosper_a frame_n be_v this_o to_o preserve_v a_o deep_a sense_n of_o their_o spiritual_a poverty_n when_o it_o be_v best_o with_o they_o in_o respect_n of_o soul-prosperity_n the_o apostle_n paul_n from_o the_o first_o day_n after_o his_o conversion_n to_o the_o day_n of_o his_o dissolution_n for_o aught_o we_o read_v or_o have_v any_o appearance_n to_o suspect_v to_o the_o contrary_a do_v thrive_v and_o prosper_v in_o his_o spiritual_a estate_n his_o inward_a man_n be_v renew_v daily_o 2_o cor._n 4.16_o yet_o what_o he_o think_v of_o himself_o we_o find_v by_o what_o he_o speak_v of_o himself_o rom._n 7.23_o 24_o i_o find_v another_o law_n in_o my_o member_n war_a against_o the_o law_n of_o my_o mind_n o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o 2_o cor._n 3.5_o not_o that_o we_o be_v sufficient_a to_o think_v any_o thing_n as_o of_o ourselves_o eph._n 3.8_o unto_o i_o who_o be_o the_o least_o of_o all_o saint_n be_v this_o grace_n give_v this_o be_v as_o needful_a a_o direction_n as_o any_o of_o the_o rest_n for_o it_o be_v a_o hard_a matter_n to_o starve_v this_o sin_n of_o pride_n and_o self-exalting_a thought_n because_o it_o will_v feed_v almost_o upon_o any_o thing_n nothing_o so_o good_a yea_o nothing_o so_o mean_a but_o pride_n will_v feed_v upon_o it_o absolom_n be_v proud_a of_o his_o long_a lock_n he_o wear_v his_o hair_n so_o long_o that_o when_o he_o poll_v it_o it_o weigh_v about_o four_o pound_n in_o weight_n 2_o sam._n 14.26_o but_o i_o speak_v not_o now_o of_o this_o kind_n of_o pride_n but_o of_o that_o kind_n of_o pride_n which_o without_o special_a care_n may_v breed_v out_o of_o those_o excellent_a thing_n which_o be_v find_v in_o prosper_a soul_n as_o pride_n of_o gift_n there_o be_v the_o root_n of_o that_o pride_n in_o a_o prosper_a soul_n which_o solomon_n speak_v of_o pro._n 18.2_o a_o fool_n have_v no_o delight_n in_o understanding_n but_o that_o his_o heart_n may_v discover_v itself_o of_o that_o in_o the_o pharisee_fw-mi luk._n 18.11_o god_n i_o thank_v thou_o i_o be_o not_o as_o other_o man_n be_v joh._n 7.49_o this_o people_n which_o know_v not_o the_o law_n be_v accurse_v pride_n of_o grace_n though_o corruption_n that_o be_v in_o the_o heart_n hate_v the_o grace_n that_o be_v in_o the_o heart_n yet_o it_o be_v apt_a to_o be_v proud_a of_o it_o when_o it_o be_v take_v notice_n of_o grace_n can_v be_v proud_a but_o he_o that_o have_v it_o may_v be_v proud_a of_o it_o as_o paul_n be_v in_o danger_n of_o be_v lift_v up_o and_o exalt_v above_o measure_n through_o the_o abundance_n of_o revelation_n which_o be_v give_v unto_o he_o 2_o cor._n 12.7_o now_o which_o way_n soever_o pride_n work_v you_o will_v find_v it_o like_o the_o wind_n sometime_o at_o one_o door_n sometime_o at_o another_o resist_v it_o for_o god_n resist_v that_o man_n that_o do_v not_o resist_v it_o jam._n 4.6_o he_o give_v more_o grace_n to_o those_o that_o walk_v humble_o with_o he_o but_o he_o resist_v the_o proud_a by_o abate_v and_o lessen_v what_o he_o have_v give_v so_o far_o as_o the_o heart_n begin_v to_o be_v lift_v up_o so_o far_o it_o be_v naught_o how_o good_a soever_o it_o be_v before_o hab._n 2.4_o behold_v his_o soul_n which_o be_v lift_v up_o be_v not_o upright_o in_o he_o therefore_o whensoever_o the_o inward_a man_n begin_v to_o be_v renew_v and_o that_o it_o begin_v to_o be_v better_o in_o the_o frame_n and_o temper_n of_o the_o heart_n then_o former_o then_o watch_n and_o pray_v that_o you_o do_v not_o fall_v into_o this_o temptation_n and_o consider_v when_o it_o be_v at_o best_a with_o we_o how_o much_o we_o come_v short_a of_o the_o holiness_n of_o that_o rule_n we_o ought_v to_o walk_v by_o and_o of_o the_o holiness_n of_o that_o god_n which_o be_v propose_v for_o our_o pattern_n 1_o pet._n 1.15_o as_o he_o which_o have_v call_v you_o be_v holy_a so_o be_v you_o holy_a in_o all_o manner_n of_o conversation_n let_v we_o compare_v ourselves_o with_o that_o rule_n and_o with_o that_o pattern_n and_o the_o bright-shining_a beam_n of_o the_o sun_n will_v not_o discover_v more_o mote_n in_o the_o air_n than_o the_o holiness_n of_o god_n and_o his_o law_n will_v convince_v we_o of_o sin_n to_o be_v in_o we_o and_o when_o it_o be_v at_o best_a with_o we_o will_v make_v we_o to_o see_v reason_n to_o complain_v of_o ourselves_o as_o paul_n do_v rom._n 7.14_o the_o law_n be_v spiritual_a but_o i_o be_o carnal_a sell_v under_o sin_n and_o to_o pray_v as_o psal_n 143.2_o enter_v not_o into_o judgement_n with_o thy_o servant_n for_o in_o thy_o sight_n shall_v no_o man_n live_v be_v justify_v and_o in_o the_o strength_n of_o christ_n to_o resolve_v as_o phil._n 3.13_o 14_o i_o count_v not_o myself_o to_o have_v apprehend_v but_o this_o one_o thing_n i_o do_v forget_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v behind_o and_o reach_v forth_o to_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v before_o i_o press_v