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three_o reason_n because_o without_o this_o endeavour_n all_o our_o outward_a exercise_n be_v vain_a 701_o 4_o the_o four_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o consideration_n of_o our_o lose_a time_n before_o our_o conversion_n 702_o cap._n xli_o other_o reason_n take_v from_o our_o own_o profit_n and_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 703_o sect._n 1._o that_o godliness_n be_v the_o chief_a gain_n 703_o 2_o that_o it_o assure_v we_o of_o freedom_n from_o all_o our_o sin_n 704_o 3_o that_o by_o it_o we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o punishment_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n 705_o 4_o that_o it_o do_v much_o strengthen_v we_o against_o satan_n tentation_n 707_o 5_o that_o by_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o be_v prepare_v against_o death_n 708_o 6_o that_o thereby_o we_o be_v free_v from_o judgement_n and_o condemnation_n 709_o cap._n xlii_o other_o reason_n take_v from_o those_o singular_a privilege_n which_o be_v peculiar_a to_o those_o who_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o 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14._o lively_a faith_n for_o in_o he_o alone_o we_o be_v elect_v unto_o holiness_n in_o he_o only_o we_o be_v create_v unto_o good_a work_n which_o god_n have_v before_o ordain_v that_o we_o shall_v 10_o eph._n 1._o 4._o &_o 2._o 10_o walk_v in_o they_o §._o sect._n 7_o that_o only_o those_o can_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n who_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n the_o three_o thing_n require_v be_v that_o we_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n make_v with_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n whereby_o god_n have_v assure_v we_o that_o he_o will_v be_v our_o god_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v his_o people_n he_o our_o gracious_a father_n and_o we_o his_o child_n who_o he_o will_v accept_v in_o his_o best_a belove_a for_o until_o we_o be_v in_o this_o covenant_n our_o person_n be_v not_o accept_v we_o remain_v the_o slave_n of_o sin_n and_o in_o the_o state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n and_o consequent_o nothing_o which_o we_o can_v do_v seem_v it_o never_o so_o glorious_a be_v please_v in_o god_n sight_n we_o be_v till_o then_o under_o the_o law_n and_o covenant_n of_o work_n if_o not_o as_o it_o be_v give_v to_o the_o jew_n yet_o as_o it_o be_v engrave_v in_o our_o heart_n in_o our_o creation_n and_o 15._o rom._n 2._o 14_o 15._o consequent_o under_o the_o curse_n which_o be_v denounce_v against_o all_o that_o do_v not_o 10._o gal._n 3._o 10._o continue_v in_o all_o which_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v it_o namely_o in_o that_o perfection_n which_o the_o law_n require_v of_o which_o fail_v innumerable_a time_n we_o can_v according_a to_o this_o strict_a rule_n yield_v obedience_n nor_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n but_o when_o we_o be_v admit_v into_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n make_v in_o jesus_n christ_n than_o this_o rigour_n of_o the_o law_n be_v remit_v and_o we_o be_v tie_v only_o to_o the_o obedience_n of_o son_n which_o consist_v more_o in_o our_o will_n desire_n and_o endeavour_n then_o in_o our_o ability_n to_o perform_v our_o duty_n in_o perfection_n the_o which_o obedience_n as_o this_o perfect_a law_n of_o liberty_n do_v require_v so_o do_v it_o enable_v we_o to_o do_v that_o which_o it_o require_v for_o in_o this_o covenant_n the_o lord_n promise_v that_o he_o will_v take_v away_o our_o stony_a heart_n which_o 13._o ezek._n 11._o 29._o &_o 36._o 26._o joh._n 16._o 13._o will_v rather_o break_v then_o bow_v unto_o his_o will_n and_o give_v we_o heart_n of_o flesh_n which_o will_v incline_v to_o all_o good_a motion_n of_o his_o word_n and_o holy_a spirit_n and_o that_o he_o will_v give_v his_o holy_a spirit_n unto_o we_o to_o conduct_v and_o rule_v we_o in_o all_o our_o 27._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 27._o way_n and_o to_o support_v strengthen_v and_o comfort_v we_o against_o all_o the_o difficulty_n and_o discouragement_n which_o do_v affront_n and_o cross_v we_o in_o our_o christian_a course_n that_o he_o will_v write_v his_o law_n not_o in_o table_n of_o stone_n but_o in_o our_o 34._o jer._n 31._o 31_o 32_o 33_o 34._o heart_n that_o we_o may_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o and_o if_o contrary_a to_o our_o purpose_n we_o slip_v in_o our_o way_n the_o lord_n have_v promise_v that_o he_o will_v not_o remember_v our_o 17._o mal._n 3._o 17._o sin_n to_o impute_v they_o unto_o we_o but_o will_v spare_v we_o as_o a_o father_n spare_v his_o son_n that_o serve_v he_o now_o what_o can_v be_v a_o great_a encouragement_n unto_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o holy_a life_n then_o to_o know_v that_o we_o be_v accept_v of_o god_n and_o that_o our_o obedience_n though_o imperfect_a and_o mingle_v with_o much_o corruption_n and_o weakness_n shall_v in_o christ_n not_o only_o be_v pardon_v but_o high_o regard_v and_o rich_o reward_v by_o our_o love_a father_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n unto_o which_o nothing_o on_o our_o part_n be_v require_v but_o a_o lively_a faith_n in_o christ_n apply_v all_o god_n promise_v make_v unto_o we_o in_o he_o and_o that_o we_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o this_o faith_n in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o new_a obedience_n §._o sect._n 8_o that_o a_o lively_a faith_n be_v necessary_o require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o four_o thing_n require_v in_o those_o who_o be_v to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o we_o understand_v not_o only_o a_o general_a faith_n whereby_o we_o know_v and_o believe_v that_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v be_v agreeable_a to_o god_n will_v and_o warrant_v by_o his_o word_n but_o a_o true_a lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n whereby_o we_o be_v ingraft_v into_o jesus_n christ_n and_o make_v partaker_n of_o all_o his_o benefit_n for_o we_o must_v first_o by_o he_o be_v make_v righteous_a before_o we_o can_v do_v the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n we_o must_v first_o become_v good_a tree_n 18._o matth._n 7._o 18._o before_o we_o can_v yield_v good_a fruit_n and_o be_v lively_a 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death_n and_o obedience_n and_o so_o have_v the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o action_n cover_v with_o his_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o their_o pollution_n wash_v clean_o away_o in_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v lead_v such_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o may_v be_v please_v unto_o god_n we_o must_v first_o labour_n to_o be_v endue_v with_o a_o lively_a faith_n that_o all_o our_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n spring_v from_o this_o root_n may_v be_v accept_v in_o and_o for_o christ_n and_o be_v allow_v through_o his_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n which_o deserve_v to_o be_v reject_v in_o respect_n of_o their_o own_o pollution_n and_o imperfection_n §._o
imperfect_a in_o we_o may_v be_v make_v perfect_a through_o christ_n and_o that_o our_o new_a obedience_n which_o can_v be_v accept_v according_a to_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n as_o come_v from_o servant_n may_v be_v acceptable_a according_a to_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n as_o come_v from_o son_n who_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n be_v please_v to_o our_o heavenly_a father_n who_o accept_v the_o will_n for_o the_o deed_n the_o law_n prescribe_v the_o way_n wherein_o all_o be_v to_o walk_v that_o will_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n the_o gospel_n as_o a_o faithful_a companion_n incourage_v we_o to_o go_v in_o this_o way_n and_o lead_v we_o by_o the_o hand_n preserve_v we_o from_o fall_v and_o when_o through_o frailty_n we_o be_v fall_v it_o lift_v we_o up_o again_o §._o sect._n 4_o that_o in_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o must_v join_v together_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n now_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o the_o law_n require_v respect_v either_o god_n or_o man_n both_o which_o be_v to_o be_v consider_v first_o general_o as_o they_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v of_o every_o christian_a in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o their_o life_n and_o second_o as_o they_o be_v to_o be_v exercise_v in_o they_o every_o day_n the_o duty_n which_o respect_n god_n be_v contain_v in_o the_o first_o table_n and_o be_v all_o comprehend_v under_o the_o name_n of_o piety_n the_o duty_n which_o concern_v man_n be_v comprehend_v in_o the_o second_o table_n and_o be_v either_o the_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n and_o mercy_n which_o respect_n our_o neighbour_n or_o the_o duty_n of_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n belong_v to_o our_o own_o person_n all_o which_o must_v go_v together_o and_o may_v in_o no_o wise_n be_v sever_v the_o one_o from_o the_o other_o for_o piety_n be_v the_o root_n of_o righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n and_o these_o the_o fruit_n and_o sign_n of_o piety_n and_o neither_o of_o both_o be_v accept_v of_o god_n but_o when_o they_o 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a_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a life_n under_o their_o government_n in_o all_o godliness_n and_o honesty_n that_o our_o spiritual_a renew_n according_a to_o god_n image_n aught_o to_o be_v both_o in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n that_o a_o bishop_n ought_v to_o be_v a_o lover_n of_o hospitality_n and_o a_o lover_n of_o good_a man_n sober_a just_a 12._o tit._n 1._o 8._o &_o 2._o 12._o holy_a and_o temperate_a that_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o bring_v salvation_n appear_v have_v teach_v we_o to_o deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n and_o to_o live_v sober_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n and_o that_o they_o who_o will_v make_v their_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a must_v not_o embrace_v loose_a and_o single_a virtue_n nor_o perform_v 10._o 2._o pet._n 1._o ad_fw-la 10._o scatter_v duty_n but_o link_n and_o chain_v they_o one_o with_o another_o for_o they_o be_v such_o twin_n as_o live_v and_o die_v together_o and_o the_o soul_n life_n and_o breath_n of_o christianity_n which_o may_v be_v distinguish_v in_o doctrine_n and_o discourse_n but_o not_o deride_v in_o our_o practice_n and_o conversation_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o piety_n comprise_v in_o it_o all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n the_o first_o and_o main_a duty_n require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v all_o comprehend_v under_o the_o name_n of_o piety_n require_v in_o the_o first_o table_n which_o be_v 20._o pietas_n quid_fw-la aliud_fw-la est_fw-la quam_fw-la deum_fw-la pura_fw-la ment_fw-la colere_fw-la quae_fw-la alio_fw-la nomine_fw-la latria_fw-la nuncupatur_fw-la ad_fw-la fratres_fw-la in_o eremo_fw-la serm_n 24._o primò_fw-la amare_fw-la deum_fw-la gratis_o haec_fw-la est_fw-la pietas_fw-la etc._n etc._n aug._n de_fw-fr temp._n serm._n 234._o mat._n 4._o 10._o deu._n 6._o 13._o &_o 10._o 20._o nothing_o else_o but_o that_o true_a religion_n whereby_o we_o worship_v the_o only_a true_a god_n according_a to_o his_o will_n reveal_v unto_o us._n so_o augustine_n what_o be_v piety_n but_o to_o serve_v god_n with_o a_o pure_a mind_n which_o be_v otherwise_o call_v worship_n and_o again_o this_o be_v piety_n to_o love_n god_n free_o and_o absolute_o and_o out_o of_o he_o to_o expect_v no_o reward_n but_o what_o be_v expect_v from_o he_o for_o he_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n and_o what_o thing_n of_o worth_n can_v he_o ask_v of_o god_n to_o who_o god_n seem_v of_o little_a worth_n so_o that_o piety_n consist_v in_o god_n true_a service_n and_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o those_o holy_a duty_n of_o his_o worship_n which_o he_o require_v in_o the_o first_o table_n of_o which_o piety_n be_v the_o sum_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n repeat_v out_o of_o the_o law_n thou_o shall_v worship_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n &_o he_o only_o shall_v thou_o serve_v the_o which_o be_v sometime_o signify_v by_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n a_o part_n of_o divine_a worship_n be_v put_v for_o the_o whole_a thou_o shall_v fear_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n and_o serve_v he_o and_o shall_v swear_v by_o his_o name_n and_o sometime_o by_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v put_v for_o all_o worship_n because_o all_o holy_a service_n and_o true_a obedience_n do_v flow_v from_o it_o so_o moses_n in_o his_o repetition_n of_o the_o law_n make_v this_o the_o sum_n of_o all_o thou_o shall_v love_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n &_o with_o 5._o deut._n 6._o 5._o all_o thy_o soul_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o might_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n tell_v the_o lawyer_n that_o this_o be_v the_o great_a commandment_n which_o comprehend_v in_o it_o the_o whole_a first_o table_n thou_o shall_v love_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n 37._o mat._n 22._o 37._o and_o with_o all_o thy_o soul_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o mind_n where_o he_o show_v both_o the_o object_n of_o true_a worship_n which_o be_v the_o lord_n our_o god_n only_o and_o the_o special_a and_o principal_a act_n of_o it_o which_o be_v love_n from_o which_o as_o a_o fountain_n all_o other_o part_n like_o stream_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v and_o also_o the_o subject_n of_o this_o duty_n which_o be_v the_o whole_a man_n for_o by_o the_o heart_n be_v understand_v all_o the_o affection_n desire_n and_o inclination_n by_o the_o soul_n the_o will_n purpose_n and_o resolution_n by_o the_o mind_n the_o reason_n understanding_n discourse_n and_o memory_n and_o by_o the_o might_n or_o strength_n which_o saint_n luke_n also_o add_v all_o the_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o part_n of_o the_o body_n with_o all_o their_o function_n action_n and_o 27._o luk._n 10._o 27._o operation_n both_o internal_a and_o external_a so_o that_o the_o whole_a man_n must_v be_v consecrate_v unto_o the_o service_n and_o worship_n of_o god_n by_o all_o those_o who_o embrace_v piety_n and_o desire_v so_o to_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o they_o may_v be_v acceptable_a and_o please_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n the_o which_o as_o 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it_o so_o may_v i_o true_o say_v of_o these_o my_o labour_n out_o of_o which_o so_o much_o profit_n comfort_n and_o contentment_n have_v accrue_v unto_o myself_o that_o i_o shall_v have_v no_o just_a cause_n to_o repent_v for_o the_o scantness_n of_o my_o reward_n although_o no_o other_o fruit_n shall_v spring_v from_o they_o but_o if_o i_o be_v not_o deceive_v as_o we_o be_v apt_a to_o be_v no_o less_o blind_v in_o judge_v of_o our_o spiritual_a and_o mental_a then_o of_o our_o natural_a and_o corporal_a birth_n these_o my_o present_a labour_n will_v prove_v no_o less_o profitable_a unto_o all_o that_o peruse_v they_o than_o any_o of_o the_o former_a yea_o if_o my_o affection_n corrupt_v my_o judgement_n do_v not_o cause_v i_o to_o look_v upon_o they_o like_o father_n upon_o the_o child_n of_o their_o old_a age_n with_o a_o over-partiall_a eye_n they_o be_v in_o some_o respect_n to_o be_v prefer_v before_o any_o of_o the_o other_o both_o because_o the_o subject_n on_o which_o they_o 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the_o way_n of_o godliness_n 7_o 6_o that_o we_o must_v be_v ingraft_v into_o christ_n before_o we_o can_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n 8_o 7_o that_o only_o those_o can_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n who_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n 9_o 8_o that_o a_o lively_a faith_n be_v necessary_o require_v to_o a_o godly_a life_n 10_o 9_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n must_v spring_v from_o the_o fountain_n of_o love_n 10_o 10_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n must_v proceed_v from_o thankfulness_n 11_o 11_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n must_v be_v do_v in_o humility_n 11_o 12_o that_o we_o must_v propound_v god_n glory_n
whole_a carriage_n and_o conversation_n must_v be_v religious_a civil_a and_o honest_a 306_o 4_o how_o we_o must_v carry_v ourselves_o in_o the_o company_n of_o those_o which_o be_v worldly_a and_o wicked_a 307_o cap._n xxviiâ—_n of_o christian_a conference_n which_o we_o must_v use_v when_o we_o be_v in_o company_n for_o our_o mutual_a good_a 309_o sect._n 1._o that_o our_o speech_n must_v be_v gracious_a and_o prudent_a 309_o 2_o of_o christian_a admonition_n and_o what_o be_v require_v to_o the_o right_a performance_n of_o this_o duty_n 310_o 3_o that_o we_o may_v lawful_o confer_v of_o moral_a and_o civil_a thing_n 314_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v careful_o avoid_v all_o corrupt_a communication_n 314_o cap._n xxâ—â—_n of_o christian_a prudence_n which_o we_o be_v to_o use_v in_o all_o our_o conference_n 315_o sect._n 1._o how_o we_o must_v carry_v ourselves_o when_o we_o confer_v with_o those_o that_o excel_v we_o in_o gift_n 315_o 2_o how_o we_o must_v behave_v ourselves_o when_o as_o we_o confer_v with_o civil_a worldling_n 317_o 3_o how_o we_o must_v deal_v with_o they_o that_o be_v open_o profane_a 318_o 4_o of_o the_o manifold_a and_o dangerous_a abuse_n of_o conference_n in_o these_o day_n and_o the_o cause_n of_o they_o 319_o 5_o that_o christian_a and_o religious_a conference_n be_v exceed_o profitable_a 320_o cap._n xxx_o of_o those_o duty_n which_o concern_v our_o work_n and_o action_n one_o with_o another_o both_o out_o of_o contract_n and_o in_o our_o buy_n and_o sell_v 321_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v labour_v both_o to_o do_v and_o receive_v all_o the_o good_a we_o can_v in_o our_o deal_n with_o other_o 321_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v take_v all_o occasion_n of_o gain_v other_o to_o christ_n 322_o 3_o that_o in_o all_o our_o deal_n and_o bargaining_n we_o must_v carry_v ourselves_o upright_o and_o honest_o 323_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v sell_v only_a thing_n saleable_a 324_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v set_v and_o sell_v our_o ware_n at_o a_o equal_a price_n 325_o 6_o that_o in_o buy_v and_o sell_v all_o fraud_n and_o deceit_n must_v be_v avoid_v 326_o 7_o how_o to_o avoid_v the_o fault_n common_o commit_v between_o buyer_n and_o seller_n 327_o cap._n xxxi_o that_o governor_n of_o family_n ought_v to_o train_v up_o those_o who_o be_v under_o their_o charge_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o godliness_n 328_o sect._n 1._o that_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o for_o governor_n to_o be_v themselves_o religious_a but_o they_o must_v also_o train_v up_o those_o who_o be_v under_o their_o government_n in_o the_o knowledge_n and_o practice_n of_o religion_n 328_o 2_o diverse_a reason_n to_o move_v governor_n unto_o this_o duty_n 329_o 3_o that_o it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o householder_n to_o catechise_v their_o family_n and_o of_o the_o cause_n why_o it_o be_v neglect_v 332_o 4_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v all_o governor_n to_o the_o duty_n of_o catechise_n first_o because_o it_o be_v god_n commandment_n 333_o 5_o other_o reason_n enforce_v the_o former_a duty_n 334_o 6_o example_n of_o the_o faithful_a who_o have_v catechize_v their_o family_n 335_o 7_o reason_n move_v child_n to_o submit_v themselves_o to_o be_v catechize_v 335_o 8_o reason_n move_v those_o which_o be_v of_o year_n to_o submit_v themselves_o to_o be_v catechize_v if_o they_o be_v ignorant_a 336_o 9_o of_o the_o great_a profit_n of_o this_o exercise_n of_o catechise_n 338_o cap._n xxxii_o of_o family_n duty_n which_o respect_v wise_a and_o religious_a government_n 340_o sect._n 1._o what_o thing_n be_v require_v to_o wise_a government_n 340_o 2_o of_o justice_n and_o love_n require_v unto_o government_n 341_o cap._n xxxiii_o how_o we_o ought_v to_o behave_v ourselves_o in_o the_o estate_n of_o prosperity_n that_o we_o may_v thrive_v in_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n 343_o sect._n 1._o what_o prosperity_n be_v and_o how_o apt_a we_o be_v to_o abuse_v it_o through_o our_o corruption_n 343_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v be_v diligent_a lest_o our_o prosperity_n become_v unto_o we_o a_o occasion_n of_o sin_n and_o how_o it_o be_v to_o be_v do_v 344_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v not_o forget_v god_n nor_o be_v unthankful_a and_o take_v heed_n that_o his_o blessing_n do_v not_o draw_v our_o heart_n from_o he_o 344_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v beware_v of_o pride_n security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n licentiousness_n and_o contempt_n of_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n 346_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v not_o be_v slothful_a in_o god_n service_n and_o take_v heed_n that_o worldly_a thing_n become_v not_o snare_n and_o thorn_n unto_o us._n 348_o 6_o that_o we_o must_v careful_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o such_o tentation_n as_o be_v incident_a to_o this_o estate_n 349_o 7_o that_o we_o must_v not_o too_o high_o esteem_v nor_o too_o earnest_o affect_v and_o seek_v after_o earthly_a thing_n 349_o cap._n xxxiiiâ—_n how_o we_o may_v right_o use_v the_o estate_n of_o prosperity_n so_o as_o it_o may_v be_v a_o help_n unto_o godliness_n 350_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v use_v god_n temporal_a blessing_n as_o help_n unto_o save_v grace_n and_o spiritual_a duty_n 350_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v use_v they_o for_o the_o common_a good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n 352_o 3_o three_o other_o caution_n to_o be_v observe_v for_o the_o right_a use_n of_o prosperity_n 353_o 4_o of_o the_o right_a use_n of_o apparel_n 354_o cap._n xxxv_o how_o we_o ought_v to_o behave_v ourselves_o in_o the_o estate_n of_o affliction_n so_o as_o we_o may_v profit_v thereby_o in_o all_o save_a grace_n 356_o sect._n 1._o what_o affliction_n be_v and_o the_o diverse_a kind_n of_o they_o 356_o 2_o of_o our_o preparation_n before_o the_o approach_n of_o affliction_n 356_o 3_o of_o patience_n in_o affliction_n and_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o 358_o 4_o of_o the_o mean_n and_o motive_n unto_o patience_n first_o because_o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o our_o affliction_n 359_o 5_o that_o our_o affliction_n tend_v to_o the_o set_v forth_o of_o god_n glory_n 360_o 6_o that_o affliction_n be_v mean_n of_o our_o own_o good_a 361_o 7_o that_o the_o world_n be_v a_o place_n destinate_a to_o affliction_n 362_o 8_o that_o the_o faithful_a in_o all_o age_n have_v be_v partaker_n of_o the_o like_a or_o great_a affliction_n with_o us._n 362_o 9_o comfort_n arise_v from_o the_o good_a issue_n of_o all_o our_o affliction_n 363_o cap._n xxxuâ—_n of_o those_o christian_a duty_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o the_o evening_n and_o night_n 364_o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o evening_n must_v not_o be_v spend_v in_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n 364_o 2_o of_o evening_n exercise_n as_o meditation_n read_v and_o christian_a conference_n 364_o 3_o duty_n to_o be_v do_v at_o our_o go_v to_o bed_n 365_o 4_o of_o examination_n how_o we_o have_v spend_v the_o day_n past_a 366_o 5_o meditation_n at_o our_o lie_v down_o 368_o 6_o duty_n to_o be_v do_v in_o the_o night_n as_o first_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n 369_o 7_o special_a meditation_n fit_a for_o the_o night_n 371_o 8_o that_o the_o profit_n of_o these_o duty_n will_v far_o exceed_v the_o pain_n 372_o cap._n xxxvii_o that_o we_o must_v moderate_v our_o sleep_n and_o not_o spend_v too_o much_o time_n in_o sloth_n and_o sluggishness_n 373_o sect._n 1._o that_o this_o moderation_n be_v command_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o the_o contrary_a sloth_n condemn_v 373_o 2_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o excessive_a sleep_n bring_v 375_o 3_o that_o sloth_n be_v displease_v to_o god_n and_o how_o it_o may_v be_v avoid_v 376_o cap._n xxxviiâ—_n of_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o it_o 377_o sect._n 1._o of_o our_o preparation_n before_o the_o sabbath_n 377_o 2_o of_o general_a preparation_n in_o the_o whole_a week_n 378_o 3_o of_o special_a preparation_n the_o evening_n before_o the_o sabbath_n 378_o 4_o that_o in_o our_o preparation_n we_o must_v purge_v ourselves_o from_o all_o sinful_a corruption_n 379_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v use_v all_o help_n which_o may_v further_o we_o in_o the_o sanctify_a of_o the_o lord_n day_n 380_o cap._n thirty-nine_o that_o the_o whole_a lord_n day_n must_v be_v consecrate_v unto_o he_o first_o by_o rest_v on_o it_o from_o all_o labour_n and_o from_o sin_n 381_o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o whole_a day_n must_v be_v spend_v in_o religious_a exercise_n 381_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v rest_v from_o our_o own_o work_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n 383_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v abstain_v from_o carnal_a recreation_n 384_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v rest_v from_o sin_n of_o all_o kind_n 386_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v not_o think_v our_o own_o thought_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n 387_o 6_o that_o we_o must_v not_o do_v the_o lord_n work_v after_o our_o own_o manner_n 387_o
cap._n xl._n that_o we_o must_v sanctify_v our_o rest_n by_o consecrate_v it_o to_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n 388_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v rise_v betimes_o on_o the_o lord_n day_n 388_o 2_o of_o meditation_n fit_a to_o be_v use_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n 389_o 3_o of_o prayer_n thanksgiving_n and_o read_v private_o 390_o 4_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v when_o we_o be_v go_v to_o church_n 392_o cap._n xli_o of_o public_a duty_n to_o be_v perform_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n 393_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v join_v with_o the_o congregation_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n 393_o 2_o of_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o 393_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v stay_v in_o the_o church_n from_o the_o begin_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o sermon_n 395_o 4_o of_o our_o duty_n in_o receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n 396_o 5_o of_o our_o duty_n when_o baptism_n be_v administer_v 396_o cap._n xlii_o of_o such_o duty_n as_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n after_o our_o come_n from_o the_o church_n 398_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v meditate_v upon_o that_o which_o we_o have_v hear_v 398_o 2._o 3._o of_o family_n exercise_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n 398_o 4._o that_o the_o evening_n must_v be_v spend_v in_o religious_a exercise_n 400_o 5_o that_o all_o our_o service_n must_v be_v do_v in_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n of_o heart_n 401_o the_o four_o book_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n contain_v in_o it_o the_o property_n of_o it_o and_o all_o the_o duty_n require_v unto_o it_o p._n 403_o cap._n i._n that_o all_o duty_n universal_o of_o godly_a life_n must_v be_v perform_v in_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n of_o heart_n 403_o sect._n 1._o that_o universal_a and_o total_a obedience_n be_v require_v 403_o 2_o of_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n 404_o 3_o reason_n move_v we_o to_o embrace_v integrity_n and_o sincerity_n first_o because_o the_o lord_n chief_o love_v and_o delight_v in_o it_o 404_o 4_o that_o our_o imperfect_a obedience_n be_v accept_v of_o god_n if_o it_o be_v do_v in_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n 405_o 5_o that_o the_o soundness_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o holy_a duty_n consist_v in_o the_o sincerity_n of_o they_o 406_o 6_o of_o the_o reward_n of_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n 406_o cap._n ii_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n 407_o sect._n 1._o the_o first_o mean_n to_o set_v god_n before_o our_o eye_n and_o ourselves_o in_o his_o presence_n 407_o 2_o the_o second_o to_o meditate_v on_o the_o excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o it_o 408_o 3_o the_o three_o mean_n to_o consider_v that_o if_o we_o be_v sincere_a we_o shall_v want_v nothing_o 408_o 4_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v to_o watch_v over_o our_o heart_n 409_o cap._n iii_o that_o we_o must_v join_v with_o inward_a integrity_n the_o service_n of_o the_o body_n and_o outward_a man_n 410_o sect._n 1._o that_o god_n require_v outward_a service_n to_o be_v join_v with_o the_o inward_a 410_o 2_o reason_n move_v we_o to_o perform_v outward_a service_n 411_o 3_o that_o christian_a apology_n and_o outward_a service_n be_v require_v 412_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v practice_v what_o we_o know_v in_o our_o work_n and_o action_n 413_o 5_o diverse_a reason_n persuade_v we_o to_o good_a work_n 414_o 6_o of_o the_o reward_n of_o good_a work_n 415_o cap._n four_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v universal_a obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a will_n of_o god_n 416_o sect._n 1._o that_o only_o universal_a obedience_n to_o god_n will_v and_o word_n be_v accept_v of_o he_o 416_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v obedience_n to_o both_o table_n joint_o and_o to_o the_o gospel_n as_o well_o as_o the_o law_n 417_o 3_o reason_n persuade_v we_o to_o universal_a obedience_n first_o because_o god_n require_v it_o 418_o 4_o that_o our_o obedience_n can_v be_v sincere_a unless_o it_o be_v universal_a 418_o 5_o that_o without_o total_a obedience_n we_o can_v attain_v to_o heavenly_a happiness_n 419_o cap._n v._o of_o the_o property_n of_o christian_a and_o holy_a duty_n which_o respect_n their_o cause_n efficient_a and_o final_a 420_o sect._n 1._o that_o all_o duty_n shall_v spring_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n 420_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v propound_v god_n will_n and_o our_o obedience_n thereunto_o in_o all_o duty_n 420_o 3_o that_o all_o true_a service_n be_v do_v in_o obedience_n to_o god_n will_n 421_o cap._n vi_o of_o those_o property_n which_o respect_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n 422_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v perform_v all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o cheerfulness_n 422_o 2_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o this_o cheerfulness_n 423_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v serve_v god_n in_o all_o holy_a duty_n zealous_o and_o devout_o 424_o cap._n vii_o of_o the_o property_n which_o respect_v the_o whole_a man_n and_o first_o diligence_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n 426_o sect._n 1._o that_o this_o diligence_n must_v be_v use_v in_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o about_o the_o mean_n of_o they_o 426_o 2_o diverse_a reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o this_o diligence_n 428_o 3_o of_o the_o reward_n promise_v to_o the_o diligent_a 429_o 4_o that_o this_o diligence_n be_v most_o necessary_a 429_o 5_o of_o the_o unwearied_a diligence_n of_o worldling_n in_o pursue_v worldly_a thing_n 432_o cap._n viii_o of_o constancy_n in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o godliness_n without_o remission_n or_o intermission_n 434_o sect._n 1._o 2._o that_o all_o those_o that_o be_v sincere_a be_v also_o constant_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 434_o 3_o a_o complaint_n of_o man_n unconstancy_n in_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 436_o 4_o that_o constancy_n be_v require_v in_o god_n word_n 437_o cap._n ix_o reason_n move_v to_o constancy_n and_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o 438_o sect._n 1._o that_o constancy_n be_v a_o inseparable_a companion_n of_o integrity_n 438_o 2_o of_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o accompany_v inconstancy_n in_o good_a duty_n 439_o 3_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o constancy_n in_o good_a duty_n 441_o cap._n x._o of_o our_o perseverance_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 443_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v persevere_v both_o in_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o godliness_n 443_o 2_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o perseverance_n 443_o 3_o that_o unless_o we_o persevere_v we_o can_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n 445_o 4_o that_o prayer_n be_v a_o special_a mean_n of_o perseverance_n 446_o the_o five_o book_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n contain_v in_o it_o the_o help_n and_o mean_n which_o enable_v we_o unto_o it_o p._n 448_o cap._n i._n of_o the_o rule_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v direct_v in_o the_o right_a performance_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n and_o first_o of_o such_o rule_n as_o respect_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o both_o principal_a and_o subordinate_a 448_o sect._n 1._o of_o the_o help_n enable_v we_o to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n 448_o 2_o 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duty_n of_o godliness_n 484_o 5_o that_o the_o word_n must_v be_v preach_v powerful_o and_o plain_o 484_o 6_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o people_n respect_v the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n 486_o cap._n vi_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o people_n in_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n and_o first_o in_o their_o preparation_n 488_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v use_v preparation_n before_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v 488_o 2_o of_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v in_o hear_v the_o word_n 490_o 3_o of_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v after_o hear_v 490_o cap._n vii_o of_o the_o second_o public_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n 492_o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o sacrament_n further_o we_o much_o in_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o they_o be_v seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n 492_o 2_o that_o the_o sacrament_n further_o we_o in_o godliness_n as_o they_o be_v testification_n of_o our_o service_n to_o god_n 493_o 3_o that_o 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unto_o it_o and_o make_v it_o effectual_a by_o his_o spirit_n for_o the_o enlighten_v of_o our_o mind_n the_o sanctify_a of_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o the_o reform_v and_o amend_v of_o our_o sinful_a life_n last_o we_o must_v on_o every_o fit_a occasion_n call_v to_o mind_n what_o we_o have_v 15._o rom._n 2._o 13._o jam._n 1._o 22._o luk._n 8._o 15._o hear_v that_o we_o may_v bring_v it_o unto_o use_n and_o conscionable_o practice_v what_o we_o have_v learn_v §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n the_o three_o sort_n of_o duty_n require_v in_o this_o commandment_n respect_v the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n which_o be_v only_o two_o baptism_n and_o the_o lord_n supper_n unto_o both_o which_o it_o be_v general_o require_v that_o they_o be_v administer_v first_o by_o a_o lawful_a minister_n and_o no_o other_o second_o only_o to_o those_o which_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n either_o the_o faithful_a or_o their_o seed_n three_o that_o they_o be_v administer_v according_a to_o christ_n institution_n without_o the_o mixture_n of_o humane_a invention_n more_o especial_o unto_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n there_o be_v require_v that_o we_o receive_v it_o worthy_o to_o which_o purpose_n diverse_a duty_n be_v require_v before_o in_o and_o after_o the_o communion_n before_o that_o we_o due_o prepare_v ourselves_o for_o this_o holy_a action_n which_o consist_v first_o in_o a_o examination_n of_o ourselves_o how_o we_o be_v qualify_v with_o such_o save_a grace_n as_o be_v necessary_a to_o the_o worthy_a receive_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n the_o which_o be_v a_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n as_o after_o that_o spiritual_a food_n which_o alone_o be_v sufficient_a to_o nourish_v we_o to_o life_n everlasting_a second_o knowledge_n of_o the_o main_n principle_n of_o christian_a religion_n respect_v either_o god_n or_o ourselves_o without_o which_o we_o can_v discern_v the_o lord_n body_n no_o more_o than_o a_o blind_a man_n can_v by_o his_o bodily_a sight_n discern_v the_o outward_a sign_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n three_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n approve_v to_o be_v true_a and_o lively_a by_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o the_o inward_a sanctification_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o in_o our_o outward_a work_n of_o piety_n mercy_n and_o righteousness_n four_o unfeigned_a repentance_n consist_v in_o a_o hearty_a sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n past_a spring_v out_o of_o faith_n and_o the_o apprehension_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o and_o a_o settle_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n not_o only_o to_o leave_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v but_o also_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n four_o love_n and_o charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n approve_v by_o our_o willingness_n and_o readiness_n to_o give_v unto_o those_o that_o want_n and_o to_o forgive_v those_o that_o offend_v second_o after_o this_o examination_n there_o be_v require_v unfeigned_a humiliation_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o want_n and_o weakness_n especial_o in_o these_o save_a grace_n before_o speak_v of_o second_o a_o hunger_a after_o the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v supply_v especial_o the_o sacrament_n which_o be_v purposely_o ordain_v to_o supply_v our_o want_n and_o strengthen_v our_o weakness_n in_o these_o grace_n three_o humble_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o general_a and_o especial_o of_o those_o which_o have_v come_v to_o our_o mind_n in_o our_o examination_n wherein_o we_o renew_v our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n four_o a_o steadfast_a resolution_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o faithful_a promise_n to_o god_n that_o if_o he_o will_v in_o christ_n accept_v of_o we_o though_o not_o prepare_v according_a to_o the_o preparation_n of_o the_o sanctuary_n but_o
his_o own_o good_a the_o preservation_n of_o his_o life_n the_o welfare_n and_o health_n of_o his_o body_n the_o chastity_n of_o himself_o and_o his_o wife_n the_o prosperity_n of_o his_o estate_n and_o his_o own_o credit_n and_o good_a name_n so_o ought_v we_o with_o like_a love_n to_o seek_v by_o all_o mean_v the_o good_a and_o preservation_n of_o our_o neighbour_n in_o every_o of_o these_o and_o all_o other_o respect_n the_o special_a and_o spiritual_a love_n whereby_o a_o man_n love_v himself_o cause_v he_o chief_o to_o seek_v the_o enrich_n of_o his_o soul_n with_o all_o sanctify_a grace_n and_o to_o further_a by_o all_o mean_v his_o everlasting_a salvation_n and_o with_o such_o love_n also_o we_o must_v love_v our_o neighbour_n do_v they_o all_o the_o good_a we_o can_v both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o body_n and_o state_n but_o principal_o in_o seek_v their_o spiritual_a good_a and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o their_o body_n and_o soul_n §._o sect._n 10_o that_o we_o must_v love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o christ_n have_v love_v us._n but_o because_o our_o love_n of_o ourselves_o by_o reason_n of_o our_o natural_a corruption_n be_v whilst_o we_o continue_v in_o this_o life_n weak_a and_o imperfect_a and_o therefore_o no_o fit_a rule_n for_o our_o love_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n to_o be_v square_v by_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n have_v propound_v unto_o we_o a_o much_o more_o perfect_a pattern_n for_o our_o imitation_n even_o that_o most_o admirable_a and_o divine_a love_n wherewith_o he_o have_v love_v we_o this_o be_v my_o commandment_n that_o you_o love_v one_o another_o as_o i_o have_v love_v 12._o joh._n 15._o 12._o you_o as_o therefore_o christ_n have_v love_v we_o first_o before_o we_o love_v he_o or_o any_o way_n deserve_v his_o love_n and_o hereby_o move_v we_o to_o love_v he_o again_o so_o 19_o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o ought_v we_o to_o prevent_v one_o another_o with_o our_o love_n and_o thereby_o provoke_v they_o to_o return_v unto_o we_o the_o like_a duty_n second_o as_o christ_n love_v all_o his_o 8._o rom._n 5._o 8._o elect_a free_o without_o any_o respect_n of_o merit_n yea_o when_o we_o be_v stranger_n sinner_n and_o enemy_n not_o because_o of_o any_o goodness_n in_o we_o but_o that_o by_o his_o love_n he_o may_v bring_v we_o to_o good_a so_o ought_v our_o love_n to_o be_v free_a and_o not_o mercenary_a so_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o may_v redound_v to_o our_o own_o profit_n but_o we_o must_v love_v stranger_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v make_v they_o our_o familiar_a acquaintance_n our_o enemy_n that_o we_o may_v make_v they_o our_o friend_n and_o even_o those_o that_o be_v now_o evil_a and_o sinner_n that_o we_o may_v bring_v they_o to_o grace_n and_o goodness_n three_o as_o christ_n love_v all_o the_o elect_a without_o respect_n of_o person_n both_o old_a and_o young_a rich_a and_o poor_a base_a and_o noble_a wise_a and_o simple_a so_o ought_v we_o to_o love_v all_o sort_n and_o condition_n of_o man_n in_o who_o we_o find_v already_o or_o may_v hope_v to_o find_v hereafter_o the_o sign_n and_o mark_n of_o god_n election_n four_o as_o christ_n love_v we_o perfect_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o manner_n with_o a_o sincere_a and_o ardent_a love_n and_o not_o in_o tongue_n and_o profession_n only_o but_o in_o deed_n and_o truth_n so_o as_o no_o water_n of_o affliction_n nor_o death_n itself_o can_v 6._o cant._n 8_o 6._o drown_v or_o damp_n so_o ought_v we_o strive_v to_o love_v one_o another_o and_o to_o be_v ready_a according_a to_o his_o example_n when_o just_a occasion_n be_v offer_v to_o seal_v and_o approve_v 16._o 1._o john_n 3._o 16._o our_o love_n towards_o they_o even_o with_o the_o shed_n of_o our_o blood_n five_o as_o christ_n love_v we_o who_o be_v in_o he_o elect_v of_o his_o father_n in_o a_o special_a and_o peculiar_a manner_n above_o all_o other_o and_o out_o of_o this_o love_n have_v give_v himself_o for_o we_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n who_o have_v love_v i_o 20._o gal._n 2._o 20._o and_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o so_o ought_v we_o to_o love_v all_o with_o a_o general_a and_o common_a love_n but_o god_n elect_v with_o a_o peculiar_a and_o special_a love_n above_o the_o rest_n and_o be_v ready_a as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v to_o do_v good_a unto_o all_o but_o especial_o 10._o gal._n 6._o 10._o unto_o those_o who_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n last_o as_o christ_n love_v we_o with_o a_o constant_a love_n and_o to_o the_o end_n and_o will_v not_o reject_v we_o for_o our_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n because_o in_o his_o love_n he_o respect_v not_o his_o own_o profit_n but_o our_o salvation_n so_o ought_v our_o love_n to_o be_v constant_a towards_o our_o neighbour_n and_o not_o to_o languish_v and_o faint_a upon_o slight_a occasion_n respect_v herein_o not_o our_o own_o profit_n but_o their_o benefit_n and_o above_o all_o the_o everlasting_a salvation_n of_o their_o body_n and_o soul_n cap._n x._o of_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o embrace_v charity_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o excellency_n of_o charity_n and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v what_o be_v that_o charity_n both_o towards_o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n which_o be_v require_v in_o the_o second_o table_n in_o the_o next_o place_n i_o will_v set_v down_o some_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o embrace_v it_o all_o which_o will_v reduce_v unto_o these_o their_o head_n the_o excellency_n utility_n and_o necessity_n of_o it_o the_o excellency_n of_o this_o charity_n herein_o appear_v in_o that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n make_v it_o the_o sum_n of_o all_o other_o duty_n and_o virtue_n require_v in_o the_o second_o 39_o mat._n 22._o 39_o table_n so_o that_o if_o we_o have_v charity_n we_o have_v all_o moral_a virtue_n if_o that_o be_v want_v we_o be_v destitute_a of_o they_o all_o yea_o the_o apostle_n not_o without_o the_o direction_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n do_v seem_v to_o go_v further_o make_v this_o charity_n the_o epitome_n and_o sum_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n he_o that_o love_v another_o say_v 8._o rom._n 13._o 8._o paul_n have_v fulfil_v the_o law_n if_o you_o fulfil_v the_o royal_a law_n say_v james_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n thou_o shall_v love_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o you_o do_v well_o where_o either_o by_o a_o synecdoche_n of_o the_o whole_a for_o the_o part_n we_o be_v as_o some_o do_v to_o understand_v the_o second_o table_n only_o or_o because_o true_a obedience_n to_o it_o do_v necessary_o infer_v our_o obedience_n to_o the_o first_o in_o that_o it_o be_v a_o inseparable_a fruit_n and_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o it_o it_o may_v not_o unfit_o comprehend_v our_o total_a obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a law_n second_o in_o that_o the_o apostle_n prefer_v 13._o 1._o cor._n 12._o 31._o &_o 13._o 13._o it_o before_o those_o chief_a and_o fundamental_a virtue_n faith_n and_o hope_n and_o that_o both_o because_o if_o we_o consider_v they_o mere_o in_o themselves_o it_o be_v of_o a_o more_o excellent_a nature_n and_o also_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o extent_n both_o of_o latitude_n and_o time_n for_o whereas_o they_o respect_v ourselves_o only_o and_o our_o own_o salvation_n this_o extend_v to_o the_o good_a and_o salvation_n of_o many_o other_o and_o whereas_o they_o continue_v only_o for_o this_o life_n charity_n attain_v to_o its_o great_a perfection_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o shall_v ever_o remain_v as_o a_o principal_a part_n of_o our_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o thus_o also_o the_o apostle_n peter_n commend_v charity_n unto_o we_o above_o all_o other_o duty_n above_o all_o thing_n say_v he_o have_v fervent_a 8._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 8._o charity_n among_o yourselves_o for_o charity_n shall_v cover_v the_o multitude_n of_o sin_n final_o the_o apostle_n show_v the_o excellency_n of_o charity_n whereas_o he_o exhort_v we_o above_o all_o thing_n to_o put_v on_o charity_n as_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o perfectness_n or_o the_o most_o perfect_a bond_n see_v we_o be_v thereby_o unite_v unto_o christ_n our_o 14._o col._n 3._o 14._o head_n and_z as_o fellow-member_n one_o with_o another_o for_o howsoever_o we_o be_v thus_o unite_v first_o and_o principal_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n yet_o this_o bond_n of_o union_n be_v perfect_v and_o make_v more_o firm_a and_o strong_a by_o this_o grace_n of_o charity_n which_o transform_v and_o change_v we_o into_o the_o very_a nature_n of_o the_o thing_n belove_v do_v cause_v we_o to_o become_v one_o with_o they_o and_o so_o inseparable_o unite_v that_o nothing_o in_o the_o world_n no_o not_o death_n 6._o cant._n 8._o 6._o itself_o be_v of_o sufficient_a force_n to_o pull_v we_o asunder_o §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o profit_n of_o charity_n in_o
2._o cor._n 12._o 14._o 1._o tim._n 5._o 8._o gen._n 17._o 23._o exod._n 4._o 25_o 26_o luk._n 1._o 59_o 60._o pro._n 22._o 6._o &_o 19_o 18._o &_o 13._o 24._o &_o 22._o 15._o &_o 23._o 13._o gen._n 31._o 35._o math._n 21._o 30._o and_o comfortable_a in_o respect_n of_o their_o spiritual_a life_n their_o duty_n be_v as_o they_o bring_v they_o into_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n make_v not_o only_o to_o they_o but_o also_o to_o their_o seed_n so_o to_o procure_v for_o they_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o covenant_n second_o that_o they_o bring_v they_o up_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n both_o by_o instruction_n example_n &_o discipline_n last_o that_o they_o pray_v for_o they_o and_o give_v they_o their_o daily_a blessing_n the_o duty_n of_o child_n towards_o their_o parent_n be_v first_o to_o be_v answerable_a to_o they_o in_o love_n second_o to_o reverence_v they_o high_o though_o their_o state_n be_v never_o so_o mean_a in_o and_o for_o the_o lord_n 3._o lord_n levit._fw-la 19_o 3._o three_o to_o stand_v in_o awe_n of_o they_o and_o to_o have_v respect_n to_o their_o very_a word_n and_o countenance_n four_o 20._o four_o ephe._n 6._o 1._o col._n 3._o 20._o to_o obey_v they_o in_o all_o thing_n lawful_a and_o in_o the_o lord_n 12._o lord_n mat._n 15._o 4_o 56._o 1._o tim._n 5._o 4._o gen._n 47._o 12._o five_o to_o show_v themselves_o thankful_a to_o their_o parent_n by_o help_v they_o if_o need_v require_v with_o their_o good_n or_o 29._o or_o luk._n 15._o 29._o service_n six_o to_o hearken_v to_o their_o parent_n 4._o parent_n pro._n 1._o 8._o &_o 22._o 19_o &_o 4._o 4._o instruction_n counsel_n admonition_n and_o rebuke_n and_o to_o bear_v with_o meekness_n and_o love_n their_o chastizement_n and_o 9_o and_o heb._n 12._o 7_o 9_o correction_n seventh_o to_o be_v content_v and_o willing_a to_o be_v rule_v by_o their_o parent_n in_o matter_n of_o importance_n as_o 8._o as_o heb._n 5._o 8._o marriage_n eight_o to_o preserve_v their_o parent_n good_n good_a name_n and_o all_o that_o belong_v unto_o they_o and_o final_o to_o love_v and_o respect_v those_o who_o be_v near_o and_o dear_a to_o their_o parent_n for_o their_o sake_n §._o sect._n 7_o the_o duty_n of_o master_n and_o servant_n the_o duty_n of_o master_n and_o mistress_n towards_o their_o servant_n be_v first_o equity_n and_o moderation_n both_o in_o their_o commandment_n which_o ought_v to_o 2._o gen._n 24._o 8._o 1._o chro._n 11._o 17._o 2._o king_n 5._o 13._o phile._n ver_fw-la 16._o ephe._n 6._o 9_o col._n 4._o 1._o deut._n 25._o 4._o deut._n 15._o 13_o 14._o pro._n 17._o 2._o be_v lawful_a possible_a to_o they_o profitable_a proportionable_a to_o their_o ability_n and_o on_o the_o sabbath_n necessary_a and_o also_o in_o their_o government_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v mix_v with_o love_n and_o sustain_v the_o place_n of_o parent_n to_o use_v they_o as_o child_n as_o brethren_n in_o christ_n and_o child_n of_o the_o same_o father_n and_z as_o fellow-servant_n of_o the_o same_o heavenly_a lord_n and_o master_n second_o they_o must_v use_v towards_o they_o bounty_n and_o liberal_o reward_v their_o well_o deserve_v both_o by_o suffer_v they_o to_o thrive_v with_o they_o whilst_o they_o be_v in_o their_o service_n by_o prefer_v and_o reward_v they_o when_o they_o depart_v upon_o good_a term_n and_o after_o a_o lawful_a manner_n and_o by_o esteem_v they_o after_o they_o be_v depart_v as_o their_o friend_n the_o duty_n of_o servant_n towards_o their_o governor_n be_v first_o that_o they_o love_v they_o and_o out_o of_o this_o love_n tender_v their_o credit_n and_o welfare_n and_o bear_v all_o good_a affection_n to_o their_o child_n and_o friend_n second_o 6._o second_o 1._o tim._n 6._o 1._o 2._o king_n 5._o 15._o mal._n 1._o 6._o that_o they_o reverence_n honour_n and_o fear_v they_o three_o that_o they_o 23._o they_o ephe._n 6._o 5._o col._n 3._o 22_o 23._o submit_v themselves_o to_o their_o commandment_n and_o obey_v they_o in_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o lord_n and_o also_o to_o their_o 9_o their_o 1._o pet._n 2._o 18._o gen._n 16._o 9_o correction_n and_o chastizement_n four_o that_o they_o be_v diligent_a and_o painful_a not_o idle_a and_o slothful_a five_o faithful_a and_o true_a do_v their_o work_n not_o with_o eyeservice_n but_o as_o well_o when_o their_o governor_n be_v absent_a as_o present_v six_o that_o they_o be_v quiet_a and_o patient_a be_v reprove_v and_o not_o stubborn_a give_v one_o 9_o d_o gen._n 31._o 40._o tit._n 2._o 10._o tit._n 2._o 9_o word_n for_o another_o seventh_o that_o they_o be_v secret_a and_o not_o discover_v their_o master_n secret_n eight_o that_o they_o be_v thrifty_a respect_v in_o all_o thing_n their_o master_n profit_n and_o not_o riotous_a and_o wasteful_a and_o last_o that_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o please_v they_o in_o all_o thing_n lawful_a or_o indifferent_a §._o sect._n 8_o the_o duty_n of_o minister_n and_o people_n and_o so_o much_o for_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n and_o inferior_n in_o the_o family_n public_a governor_n and_o their_o inferior_n be_v such_o as_o be_v in_o the_o church_n or_o common_a wealth_n in_o the_o church_n superior_n govern_v be_v the_o minister_n and_o inferior_n govern_v be_v the_o people_n commit_v to_o their_o 10._o judg._n 17._o 10._o &_o 18._o 19_o 2._o king_n 13._o 14._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 15._o gal_n 4._o 19_o philem_n 10._o charge_n for_o minister_n be_v the_o spiritual_a father_n of_o the_o people_n be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o beget_v they_o and_o of_o their_o regeneration_n and_o new_a birth_n by_o the_o immortal_a seed_n of_o god_n word_n and_o the_o people_n be_v their_o child_n beget_v unto_o god_n by_o their_o ministry_n the_o which_o shall_v move_v the_o minister_n to_o carry_v themselves_o towards_o their_o flock_n as_o it_o become_v father_n in_o all_o love_n care_n vigilancy_n diligence_n in_o provide_v for_o the_o good_a of_o they_o by_o all_o mean_n especial_o the_o spiritual_a good_a of_o their_o soul_n as_o they_o desire_v to_o have_v the_o honour_n reverence_n and_o respect_n which_o be_v due_a to_o father_n and_o the_o people_n to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o child_n towards_o their_o minister_n love_v reverence_v and_o obey_v they_o in_o all_o thing_n appertain_v to_o the_o good_a of_o their_o soul_n as_o they_o desire_v that_o they_o shall_v receive_v from_o they_o the_o privilege_n of_o child_n and_o the_o benefit_n of_o their_o ministry_n for_o their_o regeneration_n and_o new_a birth_n the_o special_a duty_n of_o minister_n 2._o act_n 20._o 28._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 16._o tit._n 2_o 7_o 8._o 2._o tim._n 4._o 2._o respect_v either_o their_o ministry_n or_o their_o life_n and_o conversation_n in_o both_o which_o they_o be_v to_o go_v before_o the_o people_n both_o in_o doctrine_n and_o holy_a example_n in_o regard_n of_o his_o ministry_n he_o be_v to_o preach_v the_o word_n of_o god_n true_o sincere_o diligent_o and_o powerful_o in_o season_n and_o out_o of_o season_n respect_v herein_o the_o performance_n of_o his_o own_o duty_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o 17._o the_o 1_o cor._n 9_o 16._o ezech_v 34._o 2._o zach._n 11._o 17._o furtherance_n of_o his_o own_o salvation_n and_o the_o good_a of_o the_o 21._o the_o luk._n 11._o 42._o pro._n 29._o 18._o rom._n 1._o 16_o 17._o 1._o cor._n 1._o 21._o people_n commit_v to_o his_o charge_n in_o his_o life_n he_o ought_v to_o be_v a_o 10._o a_o tit._n 2._o 7._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 12._o 1._o thes_n 2._o 10._o example_n unto_o his_o flock_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v general_o that_o his_o life_n be_v 6._o be_v 1._o tim._n 3._o tit._n 1._o 6._o blameless_a and_o more_o special_o that_o it_o be_v in_o respect_n of_o god_n 11._o god_n 1._o tim._n 4_o 7_o 12._o &_o 6._o 11._o holy_a and_o religious_a in_o respect_n of_o his_o neighbour_n just_a charitable_a meek_a courteous_a and_o liberal_a and_o in_o respect_n of_o himself_o 22._o himself_o 2_o tim._n 2._o 22._o sober_a temperate_a chaste_a and_o modest_a the_o special_a duty_n of_o the_o people_n towards_o their_o minister_n be_v first_o that_o they_o 15._o they_o 1_o thes_n 5._o 13._o gal._n 4._o 15._o love_v they_o dear_o second_o that_o they_o have_v they_o in_o 14._o in_o phil._n 2._o 29._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 19_o gal_n 4._o 14._o high_a reverence_n and_o esteem_v for_o their_o work_n sake_n three_o that_o they_o 17._o they_o heb._n 13._o 17._o submit_v themselves_o to_o their_o ministry_n and_o obey_v they_o four_o that_o they_o 13._o they_o 1._o tim._n 5._o 17_o 18._o pro._n 3._o 9_o gal._n 6._o 6_o 7._o 1._o cor._n 9_o 7_o 8_o 9_o 11_o 13._o allow_v they_o liberal_a maintenance_n §._o sect._n 9_o the_o duty_n of_o magistrate_n and_o subject_n in_o the_o commonwealth_n political_a duty_n
we_o and_o they_o but_o let_v we_o propound_v the_o get_n of_o christ_n as_o the_o main_a scope_n of_o they_o all_o that_o so_o be_v unite_v unto_o he_o we_o and_o our_o duty_n may_v in_o he_o be_v accept_v before_o god_n and_o receive_v a_o rich_a reward_n by_o virtue_n of_o his_o merit_n and_o perfect_a obedience_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o three_o rule_n respect_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o us._n the_o three_o rule_n respect_v the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o namely_o that_o see_v we_o can_v of_o ourselves_o pray_v or_o hear_v or_o read_v or_o meditate_v 26._o rom._n 8._o 15_o 26._o or_o else_o perform_v any_o other_o christian_n and_o holy_a duty_n but_o as_o this_o spirit_n help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o give_v we_o power_n to_o bring_v they_o to_o some_o good_a effect_n therefore_o stop_v our_o ear_n to_o carnal_a dispute_n and_o shake_v off_o the_o yoke_n of_o natural_a &_o corrupt_a reason_n we_o must_v in_o the_o perform_n of_o all_o the_o duty_n 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their_o agreement_n with_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n let_v we_o 6._o 2._o tim._n 1._o 6._o not_o only_o yield_v unto_o they_o but_o also_o give_v they_o the_o best_a entertainment_n nourish_v and_o cherish_v they_o when_o they_o seem_v weak_a and_o incite_v and_o re-inliving_a they_o when_o as_o they_o begin_v to_o languish_v and_o die_v in_o we_o by_o meditation_n prayer_n read_v and_o other_o such_o like_a religious_a exercise_n let_v we_o open_v the_o door_n of_o our_o heart_n when_o he_o knock_v and_o give_v kind_a entertainment_n 20._o apoc._n 3._o 20._o to_o this_o holy_a guest_n who_o bring_v his_o cheer_n with_o he_o and_o will_v feast_v we_o with_o a_o delicate_a banquet_n of_o spiritual_a grace_n but_o especial_o when_o he_o visit_v we_o after_o a_o especial_a &_o extraordinary_a manner_n and_o give_v more_o evident_a sign_n of_o his_o presence_n then_o at_o other_o time_n by_o work_v more_o powerful_o good_a motion_n in_o we_o kindle_v our_o zeal_n and_o enlarge_n our_o heart_n with_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n then_o be_v we_o not_o by_o sloth_n to_o let_v slip_n so_o good_a a_o opportunity_n of_o enrich_v our_o soul_n with_o save_v grace_n but_o we_o must_v as_o we_o use_v to_o say_v strike_v while_o the_o iron_n be_v hot_a and_o reap_v our_o harvest_n while_o this_o sunshine_n continue_v we_o must_v set_v up_o all_o our_o sail_n while_o this_o fair_a gale_n of_o wind_n last_v and_o so_o we_o shall_v in_o a_o short_a time_n make_v a_o far_o great_a progress_n in_o our_o course_n of_o godliness_n then_o in_o many_o month_n when_o be_v leave_v by_o the_o spirit_n in_o respect_n of_o this_o extraordinary_a efficacy_n and_o operation_n we_o shall_v be_v becalm_v and_o have_v neither_o will_n nor_o power_n to_o go_v forward_o when_o he_o offer_v himself_o in_o a_o unusual_a manner_n unto_o we_o in_o our_o travel_n of_o the_o spiritual_a journey_n as_o the_o angel_n to_o jacob_n we_o 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condition_n of_o it_o on_o our_o part_n faith_n and_o repentance_n in_o which_o exercise_n as_o we_o be_v to_o renew_v our_o sorrow_n for_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o those_o above_o the_o rest_n which_o we_o have_v most_o often_o commit_v and_o thereby_o most_o offend_v and_o dishonour_v god_n so_o especial_o for_o those_o sin_n and_o corruption_n which_o have_v most_o disable_v we_o unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o have_v plunge_v we_o into_o the_o contrary_a wickedness_n whereby_o we_o have_v serve_v sin_n and_o satan_n as_o our_o negligence_n and_o want_n of_o zeal_n and_o holy_a care_n to_o glorify_v god_n by_o the_o light_n of_o our_o christian_a conversation_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n and_o adorn_v our_o profession_n by_o our_o holy_a conversation_n whereby_o contrariwise_o we_o have_v cause_v god_n holy_a name_n to_o be_v blaspheme_v and_o our_o christian_a profession_n to_o be_v slander_v and_o evil_o speak_v of_o as_o though_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o our_o inormity_n our_o security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n whereby_o we_o have_v make_v no_o good_a use_n either_o of_o god_n word_n or_o work_n his_o mercy_n or_o judgement_n to_o be_v draw_v by_o they_o to_o repentance_n and_o make_v more_o diligent_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n but_o put_v the_o evil_a day_n far_o 48._o math._n 24._o 48._o from_o we_o have_v take_v occasion_n thereby_o with_o the_o evil_a servant_n to_o be_v slothful_a and_o negligent_a in_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o to_o take_v liberty_n in_o run_v licentious_a course_n loathe_v the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o shall_v have_v be_v waken_v and_o rouse_v up_o out_o of_o this_o spiritual_a lethargy_n our_o cowardice_n and_o slothfulness_n in_o make_v war_n against_o our_o flesh_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n whereby_o they_o have_v often_o get_v to_o such_o a_o head_n strength_n and_o height_n of_o rebellion_n that_o they_o have_v prevail_v and_o have_v shameful_o foil_v the_o spiritual_a part_n and_o lead_v we_o captive_a unto_o sin_n our_o negligence_n in_o prevent_v the_o occasion_n and_o withstand_v the_o first_o motion_n and_o beginning_n of_o sin_n and_o our_o want_n of_o care_n in_o banish_v out_o of_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n the_o desire_n and_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o flesh_n when_o they_o be_v first_o suggest_v unto_o we_o whereof_o it_o have_v come_v to_o pass_v that_o suffer_v they_o to_o rest_v in_o we_o we_o have_v be_v allure_v and_o tick_n lead_v with_o carnal_a delight_n in_o think_v of_o they_o which_o have_v draw_v we_o from_o our_o former_a sincerity_n and_o move_v we_o to_o like_v and_o approve_v they_o to_o consent_v unto_o and_o produce_v they_o
into_o act_n when_o we_o have_v have_v fit_a occasion_n our_o worldliness_n and_o earthly_a mindedness_n which_o have_v make_v we_o by_o affect_v transitory_a trifle_n to_o neglect_v spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a excellency_n and_o neglect_v god_n service_n to_o serve_v satan_n in_o hope_n of_o receive_v this_o base_a wage_n and_o reward_n of_o iniquity_n our_o little_a profit_v by_o the_o long_a enjoy_n and_o use_v of_o the_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o plentiful_a mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n for_o the_o enrich_n of_o ourselves_o with_o god_n spiritual_a and_o save_a grace_n knowledge_n faith_n affiance_n love_n zeal_n patience_n or_o the_o fruitful_a exercise_v of_o they_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o have_v come_v to_o pass_v by_o our_o irreverent_a slothful_a and_o sluggish_a use_v of_o the_o mean_n nor_o bring_v unto_o they_o any_o faith_n zeal_n fervency_n of_o spirit_n or_o a_o good_a conscience_n our_o want_n of_o christian_a valour_n and_o resolution_n in_o the_o christian_a warfare_n and_o our_o often_o yield_v unto_o the_o tentation_n of_o satan_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n final_o our_o abuse_n of_o prosperity_n and_o temporary_a blessing_n which_o be_v give_v we_o of_o god_n as_o present_a wage_n in_o our_o hand_n to_o make_v we_o more_o cheerful_a in_o his_o service_n we_o have_v abuse_v as_o mean_n and_o occasion_n to_o make_v we_o more_o sinful_a more_o forgetful_a of_o god_n and_o negligent_a and_o cold_a in_o his_o service_n more_o proud_a worldly_a and_o unconscionable_a in_o all_o our_o course_n and_o when_o we_o have_v call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n these_o and_o such_o other_o sin_n whereby_o we_o have_v be_v hinder_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o have_v unfeigned_o lament_v and_o bewail_v they_o with_o bitter_a grief_n and_o resolve_a amendment_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v then_o be_v we_o also_o to_o renew_v and_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n by_o apply_v afresh_o unto_o we_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o be_v make_v in_o christ_n unto_o all_o repentant_a sinner_n the_o which_o often_o renew_v of_o our_o covenant_n with_o god_n will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n of_o strengthen_v we_o unto_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v this_o covenant_n of_o grace_n be_v the_o ground_n and_o foundation_n of_o they_o god_n have_v promise_v therein_o that_o he_o will_v take_v away_o from_o we_o our_o stony_a heart_n and_o give_v we_o heart_n of_o flesh_n and_o that_o he_o 26._o ezek._n 11._o 19_o 20._o and_o 36._o 26._o will_v put_v a_o new_a spirit_n within_o we_o that_o we_o may_v walk_v in_o his_o statute_n and_o keep_v his_o ordinance_n and_o do_v they_o that_o he_o will_v give_v we_o one_o heart_n and_o one_o way_n that_o we_o 40._o jer._n 31._o 33._o and_o 32._o 40._o may_v fear_v he_o for_o ever_o and_o put_v his_o law_n in_o our_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o depart_v from_o 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though_o spiritual_o and_o by_o faith_n receive_v christ_n that_o he_o may_v dwell_v in_o we_o and_o we_o in_o he_o and_o not_o only_o communicate_v with_o he_o in_o his_o divine_a grace_n impute_v by_o god_n and_o apply_v by_o faith_n but_o also_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o spirit_n assist_v this_o ordinance_n have_v all_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n confirm_v and_o increase_v in_o we_o whereby_o we_o be_v strengthen_v unto_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n hence_o also_o it_o appear_v how_o much_o they_o conduce_v and_o further_o we_o in_o they_o see_v we_o have_v christ_n himself_o a_o co-worker_n with_o we_o who_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n sustain_v the_o great_a part_n of_o the_o weight_n of_o that_o his_o easy_a yoke_n and_o light_a burden_n which_o he_o lay_v upon_o we_o in_o which_o respect_n we_o may_v take_v courage_n unto_o we_o and_o say_v with_o the_o apostle_n that_o we_o be_v able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n through_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n which_o 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daily_o more_o and_o more_o all_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o to_o quicken_v we_o unto_o holiness_n and_o new_a obedience_n when_o upon_o any_o occasion_n we_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n sign_v and_o seal_v unto_o we_o and_o for_o our_o perpetual_a use_n in_o our_o baptism_n and_o do_v review_v our_o spiritual_a evidence_n and_o the_o great_a charter_n of_o god_n covenant_n wherein_o he_o have_v not_o only_o give_v christ_n unto_o we_o and_o all_o his_o benefit_n but_o also_o have_v promise_v and_o assure_v we_o that_o he_o will_v give_v his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o continue_v with_o we_o unto_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n who_o will_v apply_v unto_o we_o the_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n not_o only_o for_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n but_o also_o for_o the_o wash_n away_o daily_o of_o the_o pollution_n of_o it_o and_o subdue_a of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o for_o our_o continual_a quicken_a and_o further_a growth_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n §._o sect._n 5_o three_o as_o it_o be_v our_o restipulation_n in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n three_o it_o be_v a_o mean_n to_o help_v we_o forward_o in_o all_o duty_n of_o godliness_n as_o it_o be_v our_o restipulation_n in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n whereby_o have_v receive_v from_o god_n the_o promise_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n grace_n and_o glory_n we_o for_o our_o part_n promise_n unto_o god_n again_o that_o we_o will_v receive_v christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n and_o that_o utter_o renounce_v satan_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o sinful_a flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o we_o will_v whole_o dedicate_v and_o consecrate_v ourselves_o or_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o the_o 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conscionable_o labour_v to_o make_v a_o right_a use_n of_o our_o baptism_n it_o will_v put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o our_o covenant_n then_o make_v with_o god_n and_o renew_v our_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n of_o perform_v that_o service_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o christian_a life_n which_o we_o have_v vow_v and_o promise_v unto_o he_o lest_o we_o shall_v be_v find_v covenant-breaker_n and_o dallier_n with_o god_n who_o will_v not_o be_v mock_v thereby_o delude_v ourselves_o of_o all_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n respect_v this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v which_o in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n be_v promise_v unto_o us._n where_o by_o the_o way_n we_o may_v observe_v that_o those_o who_o withdraw_v themselves_o and_o depart_v out_o of_o the_o assembly_n when_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n be_v administer_v do_v not_o only_o thereby_o sin_n against_o god_n the_o church_n and_o the_o party_n baptize_v as_o i_o have_v before_o show_v but_o also_o be_v very_o injurious_a unto_o themselves_o in_o that_o they_o lose_v a_o good_a opportunity_n of_o call_v to_o mind_n and_o renew_v their_o covenant_n with_o god_n and_o deprive_v themselves_o of_o one_o special_a help_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v a_o powerful_a mean_n to_o further_o we_o in_o christian_a duty_n first_o because_o thereby_o our_o communion_n with_o christ_n be_v confirm_v and_o second_o our_o faith_n strengthen_v 56._o joh._n 6._o 54_o 56._o so_o likewise_o the_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n right_o celebrate_v and_o use_v be_v a_o powerful_a mean_n to_o enable_v and_o help_v we_o forward_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n first_o because_o thereby_o our_o union_n and_o communion_n with_o christ_n be_v more_o and_o more_o strengthen_v and_o confirm_v see_v god_n do_v offer_v and_o give_v and_o we_o take_v and_o apply_v unto_o ourselves_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n under_o the_o visible_a sign_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n his_o body_n crucify_v and_o his_o blood_n shed_v that_o they_o may_v nourish_v our_o soul_n unto_o everlasting_a life_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n he_o that_o eat_v my_o flesh_n and_o drink_v my_o blood_n dwell_v in_o i_o and_o i_o in_o he_o and_o again_o he_o that_o eat_v my_o flesh_n and_o drink_v my_o blood_n have_v eternal_a life_n and_o i_o will_v raise_v he_o up_o at_o the_o last_o day_n now_o the_o more_o that_o this_o our_o union_n with_o christ_n be_v strengthen_v and_o confirm_v the_o more_o powerful_o do_v we_o perform_v all_o christian_a duty_n see_v from_o he_o all_o grace_n be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o and_o all_o virtue_n and_o quicken_a life_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n second_o it_o strengthen_v we_o unto_o all_o good_a duty_n as_o it_o be_v a_o special_a mean_n for_o the_o strengthen_n and_o increase_v of_o our_o faith_n which_o be_v the_o chief_a end_n for_o which_o it_o be_v ordain_v for_o see_v the_o lord_n have_v not_o only_o commit_v his_o covenant_n to_o writing_n but_o for_o the_o further_a ratification_n of_o it_o have_v annex_v unto_o it_o his_o seal_n the_o sacrament_n there_o be_v now_o no_o place_n leave_v to_o doubt_v see_v it_o be_v impossible_a that_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v truth_n itself_o and_o his_o promise_n yea_o and_o amen_o shall_v fail_v 20._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 20._o in_o any_o of_o they_o be_v thus_o establish_v and_o confirm_v in_o which_o regard_n the_o apostle_n call_v the_o sacrament_n the_o seal_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n 11._o rom._n 4._o 11._o because_o as_o seal_n among_o man_n be_v annex_v to_o writing_n to_o give_v they_o security_n and_o better_a assurance_n of_o the_o perform_n of_o covenant_n agree_v on_o between_o they_o so_o the_o lord_n have_v institute_v his_o sacrament_n and_o annex_v they_o to_o his_o covenant_n not_o to_o confirm_v it_o which_o be_v so_o infallible_a that_o it_o need_v no_o confirmation_n but_o to_o strengthen_v our_o feeble_a and_o weak_a faith_n which_o need_v all_o help_n and_o mean_n to_o keep_v it_o from_o waver_a now_o the_o more_o our_o faith_n be_v confirm_v the_o more_o rich_a we_o grow_v in_o all_o save_a grace_n see_v it_o be_v the_o fountain_n from_o which_o they_o flow_v and_o the_o more_o we_o abound_v in_o all_o holy_a duty_n and_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n see_v it_o be_v the_o root_n from_o which_o they_o spring_v §._o sect._n 7_o three_o because_o it_o be_v the_o spiritual_a food_n and_o nourishment_n of_o our_o soul_n three_o because_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v the_o spiritual_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n whereby_o they_o be_v nourish_v and_o strengthen_v in_o life_n 55._o joh._n 6._o 55._o and_o grace_n unto_o eternal_a salvation_n even_o as_o our_o body_n be_v nourish_v with_o corporal_a food_n and_o thereby_o strengthen_v and_o enable_v for_o all_o action_n and_o employment_n so_o our_o saviour_n say_v my_o flesh_n be_v meat_n indeed_o and_o my_o blood_n be_v drink_v indeed_o not_o to_o feed_v the_o body_n but_o to_o comfort_v the_o soul_n to_o preserve_v our_o spiritual_a life_n and_o to_o strengthen_v we_o unto_o all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o as_o the_o bodily_a life_n languish_v and_o strength_n decay_v if_o we_o refuse_v our_o corporal_a nourishment_n so_o the_o vigour_n and_o life_n of_o our_o soul_n can_v continue_v if_o we_o feed_v not_o upon_o christ_n by_o faith_n according_a to_o that_o vehement_a asseveration_n of_o our_o saviour_n very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o 53._o joh._n 6._o 53._o except_o you_o eat_v the_o flesh_n
of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n you_o have_v no_o life_n in_o you_o yea_o this_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v not_o such_o a_o spare_a meal_n and_o bare_a commons_o as_o only_o hold_v life_n and_o soul_n together_o and_o do_v not_o revive_v the_o spirit_n increase_v the_o strength_n and_o fit_v we_o for_o action_n and_o employment_n but_o it_o be_v a_o plentiful_a feast_n for_o our_o soul_n which_o make_v we_o grow_v in_o grace_n and_o spiritual_a strength_n and_o stature_n unto_o a_o perfect_a age_n in_o christ_n make_v they_o strong_a and_o vigorous_a unto_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o as_o baptism_n be_v call_v the_o sacrament_n of_o our_o imitation_n and_o new_a birth_n so_o this_o of_o our_o augmentation_n and_o growth_n in_o grace_n afford_v unto_o we_o plentiful_a nourishment_n for_o this_o end_n for_o as_o god_n be_v so_o bountiful_a in_o afford_v man_n mean_n for_o the_o preserve_v his_o bodily_a life_n that_o he_o allow_v he_o such_o thing_n not_o only_o which_o be_v absolute_o necessary_a but_o also_o for_o delight_n and_o not_o bread_n alone_o to_o strengthen_v man_n heart_n but_o also_o wine_n to_o make_v it_o glad_a and_o oil_n to_o express_v this_o joy_n in_o the_o face_n and_o countenance_n so_o he_o have_v deal_v 115._o psa_fw-la 104._o 14._o &_o 115._o much_o more_o bountiful_o for_o our_o soul_n provide_v for_o their_o nourishment_n a_o plentiful_a feast_n the_o strengthen_v bread_n of_o christ_n body_n and_o the_o cheer_v and_o glad_v wine_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n the_o delicious_a viand_n and_o dish_n of_o his_o spiritual_a benefit_n and_o save_v grace_n and_o sweet_a comfort_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o not_o only_o set_v these_o thing_n before_o we_o to_o look_v upon_o but_o give_v unto_o we_o gracious_a entertainment_n invite_v we_o to_o feed_v upon_o they_o not_o only_o unto_o necessity_n but_o also_o to_o delight_v so_o that_o our_o welcome_n be_v no_o 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rich_a mercy_n what_o can_v they_o do_v less_o then_o enter_v into_o a_o serious_a consideration_n with_o themselves_o what_o they_o may_v return_v unto_o god_n that_o they_o may_v express_v their_o love_n and_o gracefulness_n for_o so_o many_o and_o inestimable_a favour_n without_o any_o desert_n vouchsafe_v unto_o they_o say_v with_o the_o prophet_n david_n what_o shall_v i_o render_v unto_o the_o lord_n for_o all_o his_o benefit_n towards_o 13._o ps_n 116._o 12_o 13._o i_o and_o find_v themselves_o to_o be_v utter_o unable_a to_o make_v any_o other_o requital_n then_o by_o remain_v thankful_a debtor_n what_o can_v they_o do_v less_o than_o conclude_v with_o he_o that_o they_o will_v take_v the_o cup_n of_o salvation_n and_o call_v upon_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n praise_v and_o magnify_v his_o mercy_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o the_o people_n and_o find_v ourselves_o preserve_v in_o spiritual_a life_n grow_v 18._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 18._o in_o god_n grace_n and_o strengthen_v and_o fit_v for_o all_o good_a employment_n by_o the_o royal_a bounty_n of_o our_o heavenly_a king_n feast_v we_o with_o such_o cordial_a restorative_n and_o delicious_a food_n above_o the_o price_n of_o silver_n or_o gold_n or_o any_o other_o corruptible_a thing_n how_o ungrateful_a shall_v we_o be_v if_o we_o do_v not_o employ_v this_o strength_n which_o he_o have_v give_v we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n that_o we_o may_v glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n and_o be_v accept_v of_o he_o by_o do_v that_o which_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n §._o sect._n 8_o four_o because_o it_o be_v a_o action_n which_o we_o do_v in_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n four_o the_o right_a use_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n much_o conduce_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o it_o be_v a_o action_n which_o we_o do_v in_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v thereby_o put_v in_o mind_n how_o much_o he_o have_v do_v and_o suffer_v for_o us._n for_o who_o can_v light_o esteem_v of_o any_o sin_n which_o 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mercy_n or_o to_o feed_v the_o poor_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n with_o his_o spare_a food_n &_o to_o clothe_v they_o with_o his_o cast_a apparel_n which_o remember_v that_o this_o bread_n of_o life_n come_v down_o from_o heaven_n to_o be_v our_o food_n and_o have_v not_o spare_v to_o feast_v we_o at_o his_o own_o royal_a table_n with_o his_o own_o body_n and_o blood_n for_o our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n unto_o eternal_a life_n that_o he_o who_o be_v the_o lively_a and_o express_a image_n of_o his_o father_n and_o equal_a unto_o he_o in_o glory_n and_o majesty_n disrobed_n himself_o of_o this_o glorious_a garment_n and_o take_v upon_o he_o the_o shape_n of_o a_o servant_n yea_o be_v content_a to_o be_v strip_v of_o those_o poor_a clothes_n he_o have_v suit_v with_o his_o mean_a condition_n and_o while_o he_o bear_v our_o sin_n to_o bear_v our_o shame_n hang_v naked_a upon_o the_o cross_n that_o he_o may_v clothe_v we_o that_o be_v spiritual_o naked_a with_o the_o rich_a and_o glorious_a robe_n of_o his_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n §._o sect._n 9_o because_o thereby_o we_o be_v occasion_v to_o renew_v our_o covenant_n with_o god_n final_o the_o lord_n supper_n right_o use_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o confirm_v and_o strengthen_v we_o unto_o all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n because_o it_o give_v we_o occasion_n in_o our_o preparation_n that_o we_o may_v come_v as_o worthy_a guest_n to_o the_o lord_n table_n to_o renew_v our_o covenant_n with_o god_n by_o renew_v our_o faith_n in_o christ_n our_o repentance_n for_o our_o sin_n our_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n and_o all_o other_o save_v grace_n in_o us._n we_o renew_v our_o faith_n by_o meditate_v upon_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n
the_o soldier_n at_o 15._o joh._n 24._o 14_o 15._o his_o sepulchre_n and_o thief_n and_o adulterer_n that_o lie_v in_o wait_n to_o make_v spoil_n of_o their_o neighbour_n good_n and_o chastity_n and_o yet_o sleep_v and_o snort_v in_o the_o deep_a lethargy_n of_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o the_o bodily_a watchfulness_n or_o sleep_n that_o be_v command_v or_o forbid_v for_o of_o this_o as_o of_o all_o of_o like_a kind_n the_o apostle_n say_v be_v verify_v namely_o that_o bodily_a exercise_n profit_v little_a yea_o it_o hurt_v much_o if_o we_o rest_v in_o it_o as_o the_o deed_n do_v or_o do_v it_o as_o a_o work_n satisfactory_a and_o meritorious_a not_o subdue_a the_o flesh_n but_o puff_v it_o up_o with_o pride_n and_o presumption_n nor_o enable_v we_o to_o god_n service_n but_o make_v the_o body_n unfit_a to_o be_v a_o ready_a instrument_n for_o the_o soul_n while_o by_o immoderate_a watch_v it_o be_v weaken_v and_o enfeeble_v and_o become_v more_o dull_a and_o drowsy_a more_o lumpish_a and_o uncheerfull_a to_o all_o good_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o former_a point_n prove_v by_o the_o scripture_n and_o yet_o i_o deny_v not_o but_o that_o there_o may_v be_v good_a use_n of_o bodily_a watch_n when_o as_o it_o be_v moderate_a and_o seasonable_a not_o only_o in_o respect_n of_o civil_a and_o moral_a affair_n as_o the_o dispatch_a of_o our_o necessary_a business_n minister_a to_o our_o friend_n upon_o their_o bed_n of_o sickness_n and_o such_o like_a but_o also_o as_o it_o conduce_v unto_o spiritual_a end_n as_o when_o it_o further_v we_o in_o keep_v our_o spiritual_a watch_n &_o be_v not_o rest_v in_o as_o a_o bodily_a exercise_n but_o refer_v and_o destinate_a to_o a_o holy_a and_o religious_a end_n as_o when_o with_o david_n paul_n and_o silas_n 7._o act._n 12_o 12._o and_o 20._o 7._o we_o abridge_v ourselves_o of_o sleep_n that_o we_o may_v praise_v god_n by_o sing_v of_o psalm_n or_o lift_v up_o in_o silence_n our_o thankful_a heart_n unto_o god_n for_o extraordinary_a benefit_n or_o when_o with_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o his_o church_n in_o persecution_n we_o spend_v the_o night_n in_o prayer_n and_o other_o religious_a exercise_n and_o thus_o our_o saviour_n require_v of_o his_o apostle_n bodily_a watchfulness_n to_o a_o spiritual_a end_n watch_n and_o pray_v say_v he_o that_o you_o fall_v not_o into_o tentation_n but_o yet_o the_o christian_a wake_v and_o watch_v which_o in_o the_o scripture_n be_v so_o much_o commend_v unto_o we_o be_v not_o corporal_a but_o spiritual_a or_o only_o corporal_a so_o far_o forth_o as_o the_o spiritual_a thereby_o may_v be_v advance_v and_o further_v for_o which_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v so_o clear_a that_o it_o need_v not_o the_o light_n of_o any_o other_o comment_n awake_v thou_o that_o sleep_v and_o arise_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o christ_n 16_o eph._n 5._o 14_o 15_o 16_o shall_v give_v thou_o light_n out_o of_o which_o sleep_n of_o sin_n when_o they_o be_v awaken_v he_o exhort_v they_o to_o keep_v the_o christian_a watch_n see_v then_o that_o you_o walk_v circumspect_o 2._o col._n 4._o 2._o not_o as_o fool_n but_o as_o wise_a redeem_v the_o time_n because_o the_o day_n be_v evil_a and_o again_o continue_v in_o prayer_n and_o watch_v in_o the_o same_o with_o thanksgiving_n so_o have_v 18._o eph._n 6._o 18._o commend_v unto_o we_o the_o spiritual_a armour_n he_o will_v we_o to_o pray_v always_o and_o watch_v thereunto_o with_o all_o perseverance_n and_o yet_o more_o plain_o awake_v to_o righteousness_n 13._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 34._o &_o 16._o 13._o and_o sin_v not_o watch_v you_o stand_v fast_o in_o the_o faith_n quite_o yourselves_o like_o man_n be_v strong_a neither_o do_v the_o apostle_n inhibit_v bodily_a sleep_n and_o natural_a rest_n but_o carnal_a security_n and_o sleep_n in_o sin_n you_o be_v say_v he_o child_n of_o light_n 8._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o and_o of_o the_o day_n not_o of_o night_n nor_o of_o darkness_n therefore_o let_v we_o not_o sleep_v as_o do_v other_o but_o let_v we_o watch_v and_o be_v sober_a etc._n etc._n put_v on_o the_o breastplate_n of_o faith_n and_o love_n and_o for_o a_o helmet_n the_o hope_n of_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 4_o what_o the_o christian_a watchfulness_n be_v by_o all_o which_o it_o appear_v that_o the_o christian_a watchfulness_n which_o be_v commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n be_v not_o bodily_a and_o natural_a but_o supernatural_a and_o spiritual_a now_o let_v we_o consider_v in_o the_o next_o place_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v concern_v the_o former_a the_o christian_a and_o spiritual_a watch_n be_v a_o heedful_a observation_n of_o ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n and_o a_o serious_a careful_a and_o diligent_a circumspection_n over_o all_o our_o way_n that_o we_o may_v please_v god_n by_o do_v his_o will_n and_o neither_o commit_v any_o sin_n which_o he_o have_v forbid_v nor_o omit_v any_o duty_n which_o he_o have_v command_v the_o which_o description_n set_v forth_o unto_o we_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o christian_a watch_n as_o it_o be_v commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n thus_o the_o lord_n injoin_v this_o watch_n by_o moses_n the_o captain_n of_o his_o people_n say_v take_v heed_n to_o thyself_o and_o keep_v thy_o soul_n diligent_o lest_o thou_o forget_v 23._o deut._n 4._o 9_o 23._o the_o thing_n which_o thy_o eye_n have_v see_v and_o lest_o they_o depart_v from_o thy_o heart_n all_o the_o day_n of_o thy_o life_n and_o our_o saviour_n prescribe_v it_o do_v express_v it_o in_o these_o word_n take_v you_o heed_n watch_n and_o pray_v for_o you_o know_v not_o when_o 34._o mar._n 13._o 33_o 34._o the_o time_n be_v watch_v you_o therefore_o lest_o come_v sudden_o he_o find_v you_o sleep_v so_o the_o apostle_n expound_v that_o phrase_n of_o awake_v out_o of_o sleep_n and_o arise_v 16_o eph._n 5._o 14_o 15_o 16_o from_o the_o dead_a in_o the_o next_o word_n see_v that_o you_o walk_v 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15._o even_o dwell_v and_o keep_v residence_n with_o we_o if_o we_o be_v of_o a_o humble_a spirit_n and_o therefore_o when_o we_o approach_v into_o god_n presence_n to_o perform_v this_o duty_n let_v we_o think_v and_o consider_v of_o his_o glorious_a greatness_n and_o awful_a majesty_n and_o of_o our_o own_o baseness_n and_o vileness_n weakness_n and_o unworthiness_n say_v in_o our_o soul_n with_o abraham_n behold_v i_o have_v take_v upon_o i_o to_o speak_v 27._o gen._n 18._o 27._o unto_o the_o lord_n which_o be_o but_o dust_n and_o ash_n o_o let_v not_o the_o lord_n be_v angry_a and_o i_o will_v speak_v and_o without_o this_o humility_n we_o can_v profitable_o perform_v this_o duty_n for_o as_o one_o say_v none_o can_v contemplate_v the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n who_o 18._o contemplari_fw-la dei_fw-la sapientiam_fw-la non_fw-la possunt_fw-la qui_fw-la sibi_fw-la videntur_fw-la esse_fw-la sapientes_fw-la etc._n etc._n greg._n in_o moral_a lib._n 18._o be_v wise_a in_o their_o own_o conceit_n because_o they_o be_v by_o so_o much_o distant_a from_o his_o light_n by_o how_o much_o they_o come_v short_a of_o humility_n in_o themselves_o for_o while_o the_o swell_a of_o pride_n increase_v in_o their_o mind_n it_o close_v the_o sight_n of_o contemplation_n and_o think_v themselves_o enlighten_v above_o all_o other_o they_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o light_n of_o virtue_n final_o we_o must_v prepare_v our_o heart_n for_o meditation_n by_o sharpen_v our_o appetite_n and_o whet_v our_o stomach_n after_o this_o spiritual_a repast_n and_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n by_o consider_v serious_o of_o those_o argument_n by_o which_o former_o it_o have_v be_v commend_v unto_o us._n for_o as_o it_o be_v a_o singular_a help_n to_o our_o bodily_a nourishment_n when_o we_o come_v to_o our_o meat_n with_o a_o hungry_a appetite_n and_o that_o food_n do_v we_o but_o little_a good_a which_o we_o feed_v upon_o with_o loathe_v satiety_n so_o also_o be_v it_o in_o the_o nourishment_n of_o our_o soul_n for_o if_o we_o receive_v our_o food_n with_o a_o good_a stomach_n we_o shall_v the_o better_o feed_v upon_o it_o retain_v and_o digest_v it_o whereas_o if_o we_o come_v unto_o it_o with_o a_o cloy_a appetite_n we_o shall_v soon_o cast_v it_o up_o again_o and_o never_o digest_v nor_o convert_v it_o to_o any_o spiritual_a nourishment_n last_o there_o be_v some_o preparation_n also_o require_v in_o respect_n of_o our_o body_n for_o as_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o they_o be_v not_o too_o much_o pamper_v with_o excessive_a diet_n see_v this_o fullness_n and_o fatness_n of_o body_n cause_v emptiness_n and_o leanness_n in_o the_o soul_n dull_v the_o mind_n drown_v the_o spirit_n and_o oppress_v the_o heart_n so_o must_v we_o on_o the_o other_o side_n beware_v that_o the_o body_n and_o mind_n be_v not_o weary_v and_o the_o spirit_n spend_v with_o former_a study_n and_o labour_n so_o as_o they_o be_v whole_o disable_v that_o they_o can_v as_o fit_a instrument_n perform_v any_o good_a service_n to_o the_o soul_n in_o this_o spiritual_a exercise_n as_o be_v rather_o dispose_v to_o rest_n and_o sleep_v then_o to_o take_v any_o profitable_a pain_n in_o this_o laborious_a employment_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o meditation_n and_o thus_o have_v prepare_v our_o person_n the_o next_o thing_n to_o be_v do_v be_v to_o provide_v fit_a matter_n whereupon_o we_o may_v meditate_v without_o which_o our_o meditation_n be_v always_o unprofitable_a and_o oftentimes_o hurtful_a and_o pernicious_a in_o which_o respect_n the_o great_a part_n of_o man_n do_v pitiful_o fail_v for_o though_o all_o be_v willing_a to_o meditate_v the_o mind_n delight_v in_o its_o own_o motion_n and_o in_o discourse_v upon_o those_o subject_n which_o it_o most_o esteem_v and_o upon_o which_o the_o heart_n be_v whole_o fix_v yet_o few_o make_v choice_n of_o such_o matter_n as_o may_v be_v fit_a for_o their_o soul_n nourishment_n but_o some_o meditate_v mischief_n in_o their_o heart_n think_v upon_o the_o ready_a mean_n how_o they_o may_v achieve_v it_o with_o least_o danger_n some_o how_o they_o may_v satisfy_v their_o carnal_a desire_n with_o worldly_a riches_n pleasure_n and_o preferment_n and_o raise_v themselves_o by_o other_o man_n ruin_n some_o meditate_v upon_o natural_a thing_n with_o natural_a mind_n never_o draw_v they_o to_o spiritual_a use_n some_o on_o domestical_a matter_n how_o they_o may_v best_o contrive_v their_o business_n or_o on_o civil_a affair_n and_o high_a point_n of_o state_n yea_o many_o man_n spend_v a_o great_a part_n of_o their_o meditation_n about_o matter_n mere_o concern_v other_o man_n and_o nothing_o at_o all_o appertain_v unto_o they_o upon_o which_o and_o a_o thousand_o such_o like_a subject_n we_o may_v spend_v our_o spirit_n wear_v out_o our_o body_n and_o weary_a our_o mind_n and_o yet_o be_v never_o the_o holy_a in_o this_o life_n nor_o happy_a in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v but_o the_o matter_n of_o these_o christian_a meditation_n whereof_o we_o entreat_v aught_o to_o be_v whole_o spiritual_a and_o divine_a either_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o thing_n themselves_o or_o at_o least_o the_o use_n which_o we_o be_v to_o make_v of_o they_o and_o thus_o the_o whole_a scripture_n and_o every_o part_n and_o parcel_n of_o they_o may_v be_v the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o meditation_n when_o we_o serious_o consider_v of_o the_o right_n and_o natural_a sense_n and_o meaning_n of_o they_o and_o draw_v they_o unto_o use_n either_o for_o instruction_n admonition_n reproof_n consolation_n or_o the_o reformation_n and_o amendment_n of_o our_o sinful_a life_n in_o which_o kind_n of_o meditation_n whoso_o exercise_n themselves_o they_o be_v by_o the_o psalmist_n pronounce_v bless_v but_o beside_o the_o text_n of_o holy_a scripture_n 2._o psal_n 1._o 1_o 2._o any_o point_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o divinity_n contain_v in_o they_o may_v
for_o their_o sin_n and_o all_o other_o who_o shall_v believe_v in_o he_o and_o such_o a_o solemn_a thanksgiving_n be_v make_v by_o deborah_n 5._o judg._n 5._o and_o the_o people_n for_o their_o victory_n over_o sisera_n and_o their_o freedom_n from_o the_o tyranny_n of_o jabin_n king_n of_o canaan_n who_o have_v long_o oppress_v they_o by_o david_n when_o as_o god_n have_v deliver_v he_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o his_o enemy_n and_o especial_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o saul_n and_o by_o hester_n mordecay_n and_o the_o jew_n 9_o hest_n 9_o of_o the_o captivity_n from_o that_o fearful_a conspiracy_n of_o haman_n who_o have_v plot_v the_o destruction_n of_o the_o whole_a nation_n and_o such_o a_o feast_n of_o thanksgiving_n we_o worthy_o celebrate_v upon_o the_o five_o of_o november_n for_o that_o marvelous_a and_o almost_o miraculous_a deliverance_n of_o our_o king_n and_o state_n from_o that_o horrible_a and_o unmatchable_a powder-treason_n by_o give_v wisdom_n to_o our_o gracious_a sovereign_n to_o interpret_v their_o dark_a riddle_n as_o he_o do_v sometime_o to_o daniel_n for_o the_o expound_v of_o nebuchadnezar_n dream_v when_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o wise_a in_o the_o land_n can_v not_o unfold_v it_o of_o the_o other_o we_o have_v a_o example_n in_o abraham_n who_o make_v a_o solemn_a feast_n that_o he_o may_v render_v unto_o god_n 21._o gen._n 21._o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o give_v unto_o he_o contrary_a to_o all_o hope_n a_o son_n in_o his_o old_a age_n of_o who_o shall_v come_v that_o promise_a seed_n in_o which_o both_o himself_o and_o all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n shall_v be_v bless_v §._o sect._n 2_o when_o this_o solemn_a thanksgiving_n be_v most_o seasonable_a how_o it_o differ_v from_o that_o which_o be_v ordinary_a and_o the_o kind_n of_o it_o which_o example_n we_o ought_v to_o imitate_v consecrate_v unto_o god_n some_o day_n for_o solemn_a thanksgiving_n whensoever_o we_o receive_v from_o he_o any_o great_a and_o 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sacrament_n institute_v to_o put_v we_o in_o remembrance_n of_o it_o and_o as_o it_o be_v afresh_o to_o renew_v his_o covenant_n and_o to_o put_v our_o pardon_n into_o our_o own_o hand_n now_o this_o extraordinary_a thanksgiving_n to_o be_v use_v upon_o such_o special_a occasion_n differ_v from_o that_o which_o be_v ordinary_a not_o in_o the_o matter_n which_o be_v one_o and_o the_o same_o but_o in_o the_o manner_n and_o measure_n which_o according_a to_o the_o occasion_n aught_o to_o be_v extraordinary_a in_o quantity_n and_o degree_n for_o our_o heart_n must_v be_v more_o then_o usual_o inflame_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n love_n and_o goodness_n and_o inward_a joy_n in_o the_o special_a fruition_n of_o his_o singular_a blessing_n which_o must_v affect_v they_o with_o extraordinary_a zeal_n to_o glorify_v and_o praise_v he_o and_o to_o express_v our_o thankfulness_n by_o renew_v our_o covenant_n with_o god_n bind_v ourselves_o by_o firm_a resolution_n that_o in_o sense_n of_o his_o present_a favour_n we_o will_v be_v more_o devout_a and_o zealous_a in_o all_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v than_o ever_o we_o have_v be_v in_o time_n past_a and_o by_o continue_v our_o thanksgiving_n in_o a_o solemn_a manner_n for_o a_o long_a time_n then_o ordinary_a set_v it_o apart_o as_o a_o sabbath_n of_o rest_n from_o all_o our_o worldly_a labour_n that_o it_o may_v be_v whole_o spend_v in_o god_n praise_n and_o in_o testify_v our_o love_n and_o inward_a joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o he_o by_o outward_a feast_n and_o more_o liberal_a use_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_n and_o all_o other_o comfort_n of_o this_o life_n and_o in_o show_v our_o love_n and_o bounty_n in_o obedience_n to_o god_n by_o entertain_v at_o our_o table_n and_o by_o send_v gift_n and_o reward_n unto_o our_o poor_a neighbour_n that_o they_o also_o may_v rejoice_v with_o us._n and_o this_o solemn_a feast_n and_o thanksgiving_n be_v according_a to_o the_o occasion_n of_o it_o public_a or_o private_a public_a for_o some_o public_a benefit_n which_o concern_v the_o welfare_n of_o the_o church_n or_o commonwealth_n which_o be_v to_o be_v appoint_v only_o by_o the_o public_a authority_n of_o christian_a magistrate_n and_o be_v to_o be_v celebrate_v in_o a_o most_o solemn_a and_o public_a manner_n all_o sort_n and_o condition_n of_o man_n assemble_v together_o in_o the_o church_n to_o magnify_v and_o praise_v god_n holy_a name_n and_o to_o crave_v the_o continuance_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n the_o which_o prayer_n and_o praise_n be_v profitable_o conjoin_v with_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n for_o the_o stir_v up_o of_o the_o whole_a assembly_n to_o extraordinary_a thankfulness_n when_o as_o thereby_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o blessing_n receive_v and_o the_o inestimable_a mercy_n of_o god_n be_v set_v forth_o unto_o they_o private_a for_o some_o special_a benefit_n bestow_v either_o on_o a_o particular_a person_n or_o a_o whole_a family_n which_o be_v to_o be_v solemnize_v by_o sing_v of_o psalm_n prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n read_v of_o some_o portion_n of_o holy_a scripture_n fit_a for_o the_o present_a occasion_n holy_a conference_n whereby_o we_o be_v to_o magnify_v god_n mercy_n and_o to_o recount_v and_o tell_v what_o great_a thing_n he_o have_v do_v for_o we_o and_o also_o express_v our_o inward_a joy_n by_o a_o more_o free_a and_o liberal_a use_n of_o god_n creature_n whereof_o we_o must_v also_o cause_v our_o poor_a neighbour_n to_o have_v some_o taste_n the_o which_o kind_n of_o feast_v and_o solemn_a thanksgiving_n be_v a_o notable_a help_n unto_o true_a godliness_n as_o it_o work_v our_o heart_n to_o a_o more_o lively_a sense_n &_o feeling_n of_o god_n love_n stir_v we_o up_o to_o more_o zealous_a performance_n of_o all_o religious_a duty_n unto_o he_o who_o have_v be_v so_o gracious_a and_o good_a unto_o we_o and_o as_o it_o give_v we_o occasion_n to_o renew_v our_o covenant_n with_o god_n and_o to_o confirm_v our_o resolution_n that_o we_o will_v be_v more_o diligent_a and_o zealous_a in_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o may_v please_v and_o glorify_v he_o cap._n xxxiiii_o of_o the_o second_o extraordinary_a mean_n which_o be_v solemn_a fast_v §._o sect._n 1_o what_o a_o true_a fast_o be_v and_o how_o it_o differ_v from_o all_o other_o fast_n the_o other_o extraordinary_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v a_o holy_a fast_n of_o which_o it_o be_v my_o purpose_n to_o speak_v brief_o though_o the_o use_n and_o benefit_n of_o this_o duty_n be_v so_o great_a that_o it_o well_o deserve_v a_o more_o full_a discourse_n because_o it_o be_v already_o so_o excellent_o and_o exact_o handle_v in_o diverse_a treatise_n purposely_o write_v of_o this_o argument_n and_o especial_o in_o one_o which_o be_v call_v the_o holy_a exercise_n of_o a_o true_a fast_o and_o in_o another_o entitle_v the_o christian_a exercise_n of_o fast_v write_v many_o year_n since_o by_o the_o right_n reverend_a father_n and_o my_o most_o dear_a brother_n that_o nothing_o material_a can_v be_v add_v unto_o it_o and_o therefore_o i_o will_v content_v myself_o to_o set_v down_o after_o my_o own_o manner_n some_o of_o those_o point_n brief_o which_o be_v most_o essential_a and_o necessary_a unto_o this_o exercise_n for_o how_o shall_v i_o in_o a_o chapter_n express_v all_o full_o which_o will_v require_v a_o whole_a treatise_n refer_v the_o christian_a reader_n unto_o those_o learned_a treatise_n if_o he_o desire_v more_o thorough_a satisfaction_n and_o particular_a direction_n in_o any_o of_o they_o and_o first_o that_o we_o may_v begin_v with_o the_o description_n of_o this_o duty_n a_o fast_a as_o we_o here_o understand_v it_o be_v a_o voluntary_a religious_a and_o solemn_a action_n undertake_v upon_o some_o extraordinary_a occasion_n wherein_o we_o serious_o humble_v ourselves_o before_o god_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o
perfect_a obedience_n he_o be_v infinite_a and_o therefore_o the_o action_n of_o all_o thing_n finite_a must_v tend_v unto_o he_o and_o be_v determine_v in_o he_o as_o their_o supreme_a end_n and_o be_v infinite_a he_o be_v but_o one_o only_a god_n and_o therefore_o require_v our_o whole_a service_n there_o be_v none_o other_o to_o be_v worship_v and_o serve_v but_o he_o alone_o he_o be_v a_o holy_a spirit_n and_o therefore_o must_v be_v serve_v not_o only_o outward_o with_o our_o body_n but_o also_o with_o our_o soul_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n he_o be_v in_o his_o nature_n most_o pure_a 24._o joh._n 4._o 24._o and_o simple_a without_o mixture_n or_o composition_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v yield_v unto_o he_o simple_a and_o pure_a obedience_n without_o any_o by-respect_n or_o the_o mixture_n of_o humane_a invention_n with_o his_o most_o pure_a and_o perfect_a will_n he_o be_v eternal_a and_o be_v therefore_o to_o be_v serve_v and_o glorify_v in_o all_o age_n and_o from_o the_o begin_n to_o the_o end_n of_o time_n see_v he_o be_v to_o day_n yesterday_o and_o 8._o heb._n 13._o 8._o the_o same_o for_o ever_o and_o always_o live_v to_o reward_v those_o that_o serve_v he_o and_o to_o take_v vengeance_n of_o they_o who_o rebel_n against_o he_o he_o be_v immutable_a and_o unchangeable_a in_o himself_o and_o in_o his_o love_n goodness_n bounty_n mercy_n and_o justice_n towards_o we_o and_o therefore_o aught_o to_o be_v serve_v of_o we_o daily_o and_o constant_o without_o any_o levity_n or_o waver_a see_v there_o be_v no_o change_n in_o he_o towards_o us._n he_o be_v immense_a and_o omniscient_a so_o that_o wheresoever_o we_o be_v we_o be_v in_o his_o presence_n whatsoever_o we_o do_v we_o be_v in_o his_o sight_n and_o therefore_o we_o be_v always_o and_o in_o all_o place_n to_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o dutiful_a obedience_n as_o be_v ever_o in_o the_o view_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o master_n who_o stand_v by_o and_o take_v notice_n of_o all_o our_o action_n he_o be_v all-sufficient_a to_o reward_v our_o service_n and_o to_o preserve_v all_o those_o who_o depend_v upon_o he_o against_o all_o enemy_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o be_v discourage_v in_o his_o service_n by_o any_o worldly_a or_o spiritual_a want_n see_v he_o be_v abundant_o able_a to_o supply_v they_o nor_o by_o the_o adverse_a attempt_n of_o any_o that_o oppose_v we_o see_v he_o alone_o though_o we_o have_v no_o other_o help_n be_v sufficient_a to_o protect_v we_o and_o to_o bring_v to_o nought_o whatsoever_o may_v or_o malice_n seek_v to_o hinder_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n he_o be_v god_n bless_v for_o ever_o yea_o blessedness_n itself_o in_o who_o fruition_n consist_v all_o happiness_n and_o therefore_o aught_o to_o be_v serve_v with_o all_o the_o power_n of_o our_o body_n and_o mind_n see_v he_o only_o be_v able_a to_o make_v we_o bless_v he_o be_v almighty_a and_o able_a to_o do_v whatsoever_o please_v he_o the_o which_o also_o shall_v effectual_o withdraw_v we_o from_o all_o 19_o 1._o cor._n 10._o 22._o jer._n 7._o 19_o sin_n see_v thereby_o we_o provoke_v he_o to_o wrath_n who_o be_v powerful_a to_o punish_v we_o and_o move_v we_o to_o serve_v he_o in_o all_o christian_a duty_n see_v have_v all_o power_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n he_o be_v able_a to_o reward_v we_o in_o our_o welldoing_a he_o be_v true_a yea_o truth_n itself_o and_o in_o this_o regard_n ought_v to_o be_v serve_v see_v he_o will_v most_o assure_o make_v good_a all_o his_o gracious_a promise_n which_o he_o have_v make_v to_o all_o that_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o and_o contrariwise_o will_v bring_v to_o pass_v all_o his_o fearful_a threaten_n against_o those_o who_o neglect_n and_o disobey_v his_o commandment_n his_o will_n be_v absolute_o good_a and_o the_o most_o perfect_a rule_n of_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o our_o will_n and_o action_n must_v be_v conformable_a unto_o it_o see_v so_o far_o as_o they_o digress_v and_o differ_v they_o be_v wicked_a crooked_a and_o erroneous_a so_o also_o the_o lord_n be_v good_a yea_o the_o chief_a and_o supreme_a goodness_n unto_o which_o all_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v destinate_a as_o their_o principal_a and_o supreme_a end_n the_o which_o shall_v make_v we_o devote_v ourselves_o whole_o unto_o his_o service_n see_v thereby_o both_o we_o and_o our_o action_n do_v attain_v unto_o their_o supreme_a end_n and_o chief_a perfection_n and_o contrariwise_o become_v vain_a and_o to_o no_o purpose_n if_o we_o and_o they_o be_v not_o thus_o employ_v he_o be_v holy_a yea_o holiness_n itself_o and_o therefore_o aught_o to_o be_v serve_v in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n of_o all_o that_o approach_v near_o unto_o he_o and_o will_v be_v esteem_v of_o his_o family_n for_o be_v himself_o holy_a he_o delight_v in_o those_o who_o be_v like_o he_o in_o holiness_n neither_o can_v his_o pure_a eye_n endure_v sinful_a pollution_n as_o be_v most_o contrary_a to_o his_o divine_a nature_n he_o be_v gracious_a bountiful_a and_o munificent_a and_o therefore_o be_v to_o be_v serve_v with_o all_o diligence_n and_o cheerfulness_n see_v he_o who_o be_v so_o beneficent_a and_o liberal_a to_o all_o his_o creature_n will_v be_v unspeakeable_o bountiful_a towards_o those_o who_o glorify_v he_o by_o their_o willing_a obedience_n he_o be_v love_v &_o gracious_a yea_o grace_n and_o love_n itself_o and_o therefore_o be_v also_o infinite_o lovely_a deserve_v worthy_o all_o love_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o by_o do_v all_o thing_n that_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n he_o be_v most_o merciful_a gentle_a patient_a and_o long-suffring_a and_o therefore_o be_v to_o be_v serve_v with_o all_o cheerfulness_n and_o comfort_n see_v he_o be_v so_o merciful_a that_o he_o pardon_v all_o our_o sin_n so_o mild_a and_o gentle_a that_o he_o pass_v by_o all_o our_o infirmity_n so_o patient_a and_o long-suffring_a that_o when_o we_o be_v slack_a and_o slothful_a in_o our_o duty_n he_o do_v not_o present_o inflict_v deserve_v punishment_n but_o bear_v with_o we_o and_o expect_v our_o amendment_n he_o be_v just_a yea_o justice_n itself_o the_o which_o also_o shall_v make_v we_o spend_v all_o our_o time_n in_o his_o service_n see_v without_o any_o respect_n of_o person_n 34._o act._n 10._o 34._o he_o be_v the_o same_o to_o all_o that_o obey_v he_o and_o will_v not_o fail_v to_o recompense_v to_o the_o full_a our_o labour_n of_o love_n nor_o to_o give_v unto_o we_o that_o rich_a &_o inestimable_a wage_n wherewith_o he_o have_v gracious_o bind_v himself_o by_o covenant_n to_o reward_v our_o service_n nor_o contrariwise_o to_o inflict_v deserve_v punishment_n upon_o those_o who_o be_v bind_v to_o serve_v he_o neglect_v their_o duty_n and_o thus_o also_o those_o attribute_n which_o be_v improper_o ascribe_v unto_o god_n as_o show_v rather_o his_o action_n then_o affection_n and_o his_o work_n towards_o we_o rather_o than_o his_o nature_n in_o himself_o may_v also_o yield_v unto_o we_o powerful_a reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o serve_v he_o as_o his_o anger_n and_o hatred_n against_o sin_n and_o sinner_n which_o be_v nothing_o but_o his_o reward_v justice_n recompense_v they_o as_o they_o have_v deserve_v may_v move_v we_o effectual_o to_o flee_v all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n see_v his_o wrath_n be_v a_o consume_a fire_n and_o we_o like_a stubble_n before_o it_o in_o which_o regard_n it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o everliving_a god_n his_o joy_n whereby_o he_o 31._o heb._n 10._o 31._o delight_v himself_o in_o those_o that_o fear_n and_o love_v he_o and_o so_o also_o replenish_v they_o with_o all_o joy_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o he_o and_o his_o love_n his_o sorrow_n and_o displeasure_n when_o we_o unkind_o grieve_v he_o by_o our_o sin_n who_o have_v be_v so_o kind_a unto_o we_o and_o if_o we_o make_v he_o sorry_a who_o be_v our_o joy_n who_o shall_v glad_v our_o heart_n in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o sorrow_n and_o comfort_v we_o in_o our_o mourning_n his_o repent_v in_o do_v unto_o we_o the_o good_a he_o have_v promise_v when_o we_o do_v evil_a and_o in_o bring_v upon_o we_o his_o judgement_n threaten_v when_o we_o turn_v from_o our_o sin_n and_o reconcile_v ourselves_o unto_o he_o by_o our_o welldoing_a final_o his_o jealousy_n which_o be_v mix_v of_o love_n and_o anger_n shall_v make_v we_o whole_o devote_v ourselves_o to_o his_o service_n see_v he_o can_v abide_v no_o corrival_n in_o our_o love_n and_o duty_n but_o will_v be_v love_v &_o serve_v with_o all_o our_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o our_o soul_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o divide_v ourselves_o between_o god_n 37._o matth._n 22._o 37._o and_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o our_o
make_v no_o spare_a of_o his_o blood_n for_o our_o sake_n and_o shall_v we_o think_v ourselves_o prodigal_a in_o our_o duty_n if_o we_o take_v a_o little_a pain_n and_o spend_v some_o sweat_n in_o his_o service_n yea_o rather_o let_v we_o think_v no_o time_n well_o spend_v which_o be_v not_o thus_o employ_v and_o all_o our_o labour_n lose_v which_o by_o holy_a duty_n express_v not_o some_o love_n towards_o he_o to_o who_o we_o owe_v so_o much_o and_o be_v able_a to_o pay_v so_o little_a excellent_a be_v the_o meditation_n of_o a_o devout_a father_n to_o this_o purpose_n if_o say_v he_o i_o owe_v myself_o whole_o unto_o he_o for_o 1._o quòd_fw-la si_fw-la totùm_fw-la i_o debeo_fw-la pro_fw-la i_o facto_fw-la quid_fw-la addam_fw-la iam_fw-la &_o pro_fw-la refecto_fw-la &_o refecto_fw-la hoc_fw-la modo_fw-la &_o c_o bern._n lib_n de_fw-fr diligen_n deo_fw-la c._n 1._o my_o creation_n what_o shall_v i_o now_o add_v for_o my_o restauration_n and_o redemption_n especial_o be_v restore_v after_o this_o manner_n neither_o be_v i_o so_o easy_o restore_v as_o create_v for_o to_o create_v i_o and_o all_o thing_n else_o god_n do_v but_o say_v the_o word_n and_o it_o be_v do_v but_o he_o that_o by_o once_o speak_v make_v i_o say_v many_o thing_n wrought_v wonder_n suffer_v thing_n not_o only_o grievous_a but_o disgraceful_a and_o unworthy_a of_o he_o that_o he_o may_v redeem_v i_o what_o therefore_o shall_v i_o return_v unto_o the_o lord_n for_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o he_o have_v do_v unto_o i_o in_o his_o first_o work_n he_o give_v i_o unto_o myself_o in_o the_o second_o he_o give_v himself_o to_o i_o and_o by_o give_v himself_o restore_v i_o unto_o myself_o be_v then_o both_o give_v and_o restore_v i_o owe_v myself_o unto_o he_o for_o myself_o &_o so_o be_o twice_o due_a but_o what_o then_o shall_v i_o give_v unto_o god_n for_o give_v himself_o for_o though_o i_o can_v give_v myself_o a_o thousand_o time_n for_o recompense_n what_o be_o i_o in_o comparison_n of_o he_o beside_o which_o argument_n of_o thankfulness_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n there_o be_v another_o of_o necessity_n which_o like_o a_o strong_a chain_n ti_v we_o unto_o they_o see_v our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v propound_v this_o as_o the_o main_a end_n of_o our_o redemption_n yea_o have_v also_o ratify_v it_o by_o his_o solemn_a oath_n that_o all_o those_o who_o be_v by_o he_o 6._o luk._n 1._o 74_o 75._o rom._n 14._o 9_o mat._n 7._o 22._o mal._n 1._o 6._o redeem_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n shall_v serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o he_o all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n he_o therefore_o die_v that_o he_o may_v be_v lord_n of_o all_o not_o in_o bare_a title_n &_o profession_n only_o for_o that_o will_v nothing_o profit_v we_o at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n as_o himself_o tell_v we_o but_o in_o deed_n &_o truth_n by_o perform_v unto_o he_o faithful_a and_o diligent_a service_n he_o have_v buy_v we_o 18._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 20._o col._n 1._o 22._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 24._o esa_n 44._o 22._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 17_o 18._o that_o we_o shall_v no_o more_o be_v our_o own_o and_o much_o less_o the_o devil_n or_o the_o world_n but_o he_o &_o glorify_v he_o both_o in_o our_o soul_n &_o body_n see_v they_o be_v his_o as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v us._n and_o therefore_o unless_o we_o think_v that_o christ_n may_v fail_v of_o his_o end_n which_o he_o have_v propound_v &_o so_o die_v in_o vain_a yea_o if_o he_o may_v not_o fail_v of_o his_o truth_n &_o falsify_v his_o oath_n let_v we_o not_o imagine_v that_o we_o be_v his_o redeem_a or_o have_v any_o part_n in_o that_o great_a work_n of_o salvation_n wrought_v by_o he_o unless_o we_o labour_v and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o that_o not_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n only_o but_o from_o the_o time_n of_o our_o conversion_n all_o the_o remainder_n of_o our_o life_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o by_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n we_o be_v strong_o bind_v unto_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o five_o benefit_n be_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o god_n have_v make_v with_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n for_o be_v redeem_v by_o his_o full_a satisfaction_n death_n &_o obedience_n the_o lord_n have_v make_v a_o new_a covenant_n with_o we_o not_o like_o that_o under_o the_o law_n the_o condition_n whereof_o be_v perfect_a obedience_n the_o which_o be_v impossible_a unto_o we_o by_o reason_n of_o our_o imperfection_n and_o corruption_n the_o promise_n be_v make_v void_a and_o unprofitable_a see_v this_o new_a covenant_n be_v not_o ground_v upon_o our_o work_n and_o worthiness_n but_o upon_o the_o free_a mercy_n of_o god_n and_o the_o all-sufficient_a merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n in_o which_o the_o lord_n promise_v for_o his_o part_n that_o he_o will_v be_v our_o gracious_a god_n and_o love_a father_n that_o he_o will_v pardon_v and_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o give_v unto_o we_o all_o good_a thing_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a in_o this_o life_n and_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o we_o for_o our_o part_n promise_n unto_o god_n again_o that_o he_o shall_v be_v our_o god_n and_o we_o his_o people_n and_o that_o we_o will_v receive_v and_o embrace_v all_o his_o blessing_n promise_v by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n and_o especial_o jesus_n christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o whole_o rest_v upon_o he_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n that_o he_o may_v be_v all_o in_o all_o and_o have_v the_o whole_a glory_n of_o his_o own_o gracious_a and_o free_a gift_n and_o because_o a_o dead_a and_o fruitless_a faith_n can_v do_v this_o therefore_o by_o a_o necessary_a consequence_n we_o promise_v that_o we_o will_v approve_v our_o faith_n to_o be_v lively_a and_o effectual_a for_o these_o use_n by_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o 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knock_v they_o may_v open_v unto_o he_o immediate_o bless_a be_v those_o servant_n who_o the_o lord_n when_o he_o come_v shall_v find_v watch_v etc._n etc._n and_o this_o know_v that_o if_o the_o good_a man_n of_o the_o house_n have_v know_v what_o hour_n the_o thief_n will_v come_v he_o will_v have_v watch_v and_o not_o have_v suffer_v his_o house_n to_o be_v break_v through_o be_v therefore_o ready_a also_o for_o the_o son_n of_o man_n come_v at_o a_o hour_n when_o you_o think_v not_o and_o elsewhere_o take_v you_o heed_n watch_n and_o pray_v for_o 36._o mark_n 13._o 35_o 36._o you_o know_v not_o when_o the_o time_n be_v etc._n etc._n least_o come_v sudden_o he_o find_v you_o sleep_v by_o all_o which_o we_o see_v the_o necessity_n of_o a_o holy_a and_o religious_a fear_n stir_v we_o to_o watchfulness_n and_o the_o extreme_a danger_n of_o carnal_a security_n for_o if_o that_o be_v not_o without_o much_o hazard_n and_o peril_n and_o aught_o to_o be_v careful_o shun_v of_o we_o 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