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child_n and_o servant_n to_o wait_v upon_o christ_n in_o the_o public_a ordinance_n 24.25_o gen._n 18.19_o joshua_n 24.25_o in_o not_o see_v they_o not_o only_o to_o come_v to_o the_o congregation_n but_o to_o abide_v there_o not_o as_o some_o who_o bring_v their_o parent_n or_o mistress_n to_o church_n and_o then_o slip_v out_o again_o and_o go_v to_o what_o they_o ought_v not_o beside_o this_o parent_n and_o governor_n of_o family_n sin_n in_o not_o call_v they_o to_o account_v what_o they_o have_v learn_v and_o how_o they_o have_v profit_v and_o what_o they_o have_v bring_v away_o of_o the_o sermon_n second_o parent_n of_o family_n sin_n in_o not_o catechise_v 19_o gen._n 18_o 19_o and_o instruct_v their_o child_n and_o servant_n in_o the_o ground_n and_o principle_n of_o religion_n that_o they_o may_v be_v able_a to_o make_v a_o solemn_a profession_n of_o their_o faith_n 3.17_o 1_o pet._n 3.17_o when_o they_o be_v call_v to_o declare_v their_o knowledge_n and_o to_o be_v approve_v 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master_n duty_n be_v to_o provide_v for_o his_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n convenient_a food_n and_o raiment_n and_o to_o grant_v they_o necessary_a rest_n 5.13_o 2_o king_n 5.13_o and_o refresh_v that_o they_o may_v be_v able_a to_o do_v their_o master_n service_n with_o cheerfulness_n as_o unto_o live_a parent_n six_o the_o duty_n of_o master_n towards_o their_o servant_n 6.9_o ephes_n 6.9_o be_v to_o correct_v they_o when_o necessity_n require_v with_o wisdom_n and_o moderation_n and_o to_o forbear_v cruel_a threaten_n know_v that_o they_o have_v a_o master_n in_o heaven_n neither_o be_v their_o respect_n of_o person_n with_o he_o seven_o the_o master_n and_o mistress_n duty_n 14._o gen._n 29.15.21_o gen._n 30.28_o exod._n 2_o 9_o prov._n 22.6_o deut._n 15.12_o 13_o 14._o towards_o their_o
servant_n and_o apprentice_n be_v to_o perform_v their_o covenant_n towards_o they_o without_o fraud_n or_o delay_n and_o to_o take_v care_n they_o may_v learn_v their_o trade_n and_o calling_n that_o they_o may_v live_v comfortable_o not_o only_a with_o they_o but_o but_o when_o according_a to_o their_o covenant_n they_o have_v do_v their_o service_n and_o be_v depart_v from_o they_o 30.27.28_o gen._n 30.27.28_o esteem_v those_o who_o have_v be_v their_o faithful_a servant_n as_o their_o friend_n though_o in_o estate_n they_o be_v poor_a and_o inferior_a unto_o they_o as_o christ_n esteem_v of_o his_o disciple_n who_o serve_v he_o in_o truth_n and_o sincerity_n 15._o john_n 14_o 15._o quest_n 21._o these_o be_v good_a direction_n from_o christ_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o master_n and_o mistress_n towards_o their_o servant_n &_o apprentice_n now_o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a unto_o these_o answ_n the_o sin_n contrary_a be_v divers_a i_o will_v note_v they_o in_o brief_a first_o 2.12_o jerem._n 10.25_o prov._n 31.26_o 27._o ephess_n 2.12_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n in_o master_n and_o mistress_n to_o neglect_v prayer_n and_o catechise_v their_o family_n and_o not_o to_o teach_v and_o instruct_v their_o household_n in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n when_o man_n or_o woman_n or_o their_o household_n live_v as_o without_o god_n in_o the_o world_n and_o their_o family_n be_v uncatechize_v in_o their_o duty_n to_o god_n or_o to_o they_o 18.19_o gen._n 18.19_o for_o what_o god_n commend_v in_o abraham_n the_o contrary_a he_o dislike_v in_o those_o who_o neglect_v the_o duty_n and_o merit_n curse_v 9.25_o jerm_n 9.25_o second_o 24.14_o deut._n 24.14_o not_o to_o govern_v the_o household_n and_o servant_n with_o justice_n and_o equity_n but_o with_o unquietness_n tyranny_n and_o oppression_n be_v a_o sin_n 11.29_o prov._n 11.29_o such_o a_o one_o be_v a_o troubler_n of_o his_o own_o house_n three_o 4.1_o coloss_n 4.1_o to_o command_v the_o servant_n that_o which_o be_v unlawful_a and_o against_o the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v a_o sin_n if_o a_o master_n and_o mistress_n command_v a_o servant_n to_o steal_v it_o be_v sin_n to_o command_v 4.28_o exod._n 20.15_o eph._n 4.28_o and_o sin_n to_o obey_v as_o contrary_a to_o the_o command_n of_o god_n thou_o shall_v not_o steal_v 4.1_o coloss_n 4.1_o four_o to_o command_v servant_n or_o apprentice_n to_o do_v that_o which_o be_v impossible_a and_o above_o strength_n and_o ability_n in_o respect_n of_o time_n or_o power_n be_v a_o sin_n and_o oppression_n like_o pharaos_n and_o those_o wicked_a taskmaster_n of_o the_o egyptian_n over_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n 5.7.10.11_o ex._n 5.7.10.11_o who_o require_v the_o whole_a tale_n of_o brick_n and_o give_v no_o straw_n for_o which_o and_o other_o sin_n god_n plague_v they_o in_o the_o end_n five_o the_o master_n sin_v in_o not_o provide_v for_o his_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n that_o which_o be_v comfortable_a 51.8_o 1_o tim._n 51.8_o fit_v and_o convenient_a for_o clothing_n meat_n drink_v rest_v and_o the_o like_a necessary_n six_o the_o master_n and_o mistress_n sin_n in_o correct_v their_o servant_n 21.20_o exod._n 21.20_o and_o apprentice_n immoderate_o indiscreet_o with_o violence_n passion_n cruelty_n forget_v the_o rule_n of_o christian_a moderation_n 9.21_o ephes_n 6.9_o prov_n 9.21_o with_o threaten_n worse_a than_o present_a moderate_a correction_n and_o cocker_a a_o servant_n be_v a_o sin_n as_o dangerous_a set_v on_o the_o other_o hand_n seven_o 15._o deut._n 24.14_o 15._o the_o master_n and_o mistress_n sin_n in_o not_o perform_v covenant_n with_o their_o servant_n in_o not_o teach_v they_o their_o trade_n true_o without_o fraud_n which_o be_v part_n of_o their_o wage_n or_o recompense_n for_o money_n receive_v in_v not_o reward_v they_o according_a to_o covenant_n 31.7_o leviticus_n 19.13_o malac._n 3.5_o gen._n 31.7_o and_o make_v they_o freeman_n that_o they_o may_v live_v comfortable_o with_o they_o &_o so_o from_o they_o when_o service_n be_v end_v and_o when_o they_o be_v freeman_n to_o be_v esteem_v as_o friend_n upon_o their_o good_a carriage_n and_o faithful_a service_n 16._o philemon_n 16._o especial_o if_o there_o be_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o they_o communicate_v in_o christ_n quest_n 22._o you_o have_v set_v forth_o divers_a duty_n to_o be_v perform_v and_o divers_a sin_n forbid_v but_o how_o shall_v master_n and_o mistress_n get_v ability_n to_o perform_v these_o duty_n and_o to_o avoid_v the_o sin_n to_o god_n glory_n and_o good_a of_o themselves_o and_o their_o servant_n answ_n only_o by_o virtue_n and_o power_n from_o christ_n for_o christ_n be_v the_o vine_n 6._o john_n 15.3_o 4_o 5_o 6._o and_o we_o be_v the_o branch_n if_o we_o have_v any_o ability_n to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n and_o to_o perform_v our_o duty_n it_o must_v be_v with_o sap_n and_o juice_n of_o life_n receive_v from_o christ_n therefore_o master_n &_o mistress_n 22.21_o job_n 22.21_o must_v endeavour_v to_o keep_v a_o daily_a acquaintance_n with_o christ_n so_o shall_v they_o be_v better_o enable_v to_o perform_v their_o duty_n to_o god_n glory_n 4.13_o acts._n 4.13_o and_o the_o comfort_n of_o themselves_o and_o their_o servant_n quest_n 23._o the_o duty_n of_o master_n and_o mistress_n towards_o their_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n be_v this_o declare_v what_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n towards_o their_o master_n and_o mistress_n answ_n first_o the_o duty_n of_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n be_v to_o love_v honour_n and_o reverence_v their_o master_n and_o mistress_n 13._o malac._n 1.6_o 1_o tim._n 6.1_o 2_o king_n 15_o 13._o and_o to_o receive_v instruction_n from_o they_o out_o of_o god_n word_n to_o be_v catechize_v by_o they_o as_o child_n by_o their_o parent_n 7._o eph._n 6.5_o 6_o 7._o second_o the_o duty_n of_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n be_v to_o be_v obedient_a to_o their_o master_n and_o mistress_n in_o lawful_a command_n 2.9_o coloss_n 3.22_o titus_n 2.9_o and_o direction_n willing_o with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a not_o answer_v again_o but_o without_o contradiction_n to_o serve_v they_o 2.23_o 1_o pet_n 2.23_o not_o with_o eye_n service_n as_o men-pleasers_a but_o in_o singleness_n of_o heart_n as_o unto_o christ_n 10.4_o gen._n 31.40_o coloss_n 3.23.24_o prov._n 10.4_o three_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n be_v to_o serve_v their_o master_n and_o mistress_n with_o diligence_n to_o be_v thrifty_a make_v use_n of_o all_o opportunity_n to_o do_v their_o master_n good_a service_n for_o his_o profit_n and_o credit_n with_o all_o singleness_n of_o heart_n as_o unto_o god_n 6.8_o prov._n 12.24_o prov._n â—2_n 29_o ephes_n 6.8_o know_v in_o this_o they_o serve_v the_o lord_n christ_n and_o shall_v receive_v their_o reward_n from_o god_n although_o their_o master_n shall_v prove_v ungrateful_a four_o 101.6.7_o psal_n 101.6.7_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n be_v to_o serve_v their_o master_n and_o mistress_n with_o all_o wisdom_n faithfulness_n and_o truth_n both_o in_o word_n 4.25_o prov._n 17.2_o titus_n 2.10_o ephe._n 4.25_o and_o deed_n without_o all_o lie_a or_o falsehood_n whatsoever_o as_o be_v always_o in_o god_n presence_n who_o know_v whether_o they_o speak_v true_o or_o do_v true_o and_o faithful_o their_o service_n or_o not_o five_o 19_o 1_o pet._n 2.18_o 19_o the_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n duty_n be_v to_o submit_v to_o their_o master_n â—ust_z admonition_n reproof_n and_o correction_n yea_o 16.6.7_o gen._n 16.6.7_o although_o their_o maâ—â—ers_n or_o mistress_n fail_v in_o the_o manner_n of_o their_o carriage_n towards_o they_o yet_o they_o be_v not_o to_o run_v away_o or_o in_o pride_n to_o oppose_v but_o to_o carry_v themselves_o in_o all_o humility_n towards_o their_o maâ—â—ers_n and_o mistress_n 16.8.9_o gen._n 16.8.9_o submit_v themselves_o unto_o they_o 5.8_o eccles_n 5.8_o as_o be_v convenient_a in_o the_o lord_n leave_v their_o cause_n to_o god_n who_o be_v high_o than_o the_o high_a &_o to_o a_o lawful_a course_n of_o justice_n not_o take_v the_o law_n into_o their_o own_o hand_n or_o be_v their_o own_o judge_n for_o the_o magistrate_n bear_v not_o the_o sword_n in_o vain_a 4.7_o â—om_n 13_o â—_o 2_o 3_o 4.7_o he_o be_v the_o minister_n of_o god_n a_o revenger_n to_o execute_v wrath_n upon_o he_o that_o do_v evil_a servant_n or_o master_n six_o the_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n duty_n be_v to_o keep_v all_o their_o master_n secret_n 20.19_o prov._n 23.11_o prov._n 20.19_o which_o ought_v to_o be_v keep_v and_o conceal_v not_o reveal_v they_o to_o discredit_v or_o the_o dishonour_n 25.9_o prov._n 25.9_o or_o disprofit_v of_o their_o master_n or_o mistress_n etc._n gen._n 24.2.3_o etc._n etc._n the_o master_n repose_v a_o trust_n in_o his_o servant_n who_o he_o take_v into_o his_o house_n to_o be_v careful_a both_o of_o his_o profit_n and_o honour_n and_o to_o do_v he_o faithful_a service_n seven_o the_o duty_n of_o
the_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n 2.9_o titus_n 2.9_o be_v to_o be_v well_o please_v &_o to_o seek_v to_o please_v their_o master_n and_o mistress_n 13.8_o gen._n 13.8_o and_o fellow_n servant_n in_o all_o lawful_a and_o good_a thing_n as_o brethren_n and_o sister_n 41._o gen._n 24.33_o 34_o 35._o gen._n 24.37_o 41._o and_o keep_v quietness_n in_o the_o family_n and_o to_o perform_v their_o covenant_n to_o and_o with_o their_o master_n and_o mistresss_n es_fw-la when_o they_o be_v with_o they_o and_o to_o respect_v they_o as_o their_o father_n and_o late_o ancient_a a_o master_n when_o they_o be_v freeman_n and_o depart_v from_o they_o yet_o then_o to_o have_v a_o honourable_a respect_n of_o they_o as_o be_v comely_a in_o the_o lord_n question_n 24._o you_o have_v manifest_v the_o duty_n of_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n towards_o their_o master_n and_o mistress_n now_o declare_v i_o pray_v you_o what_o light_n the_o lord_n christ_n have_v hold_v forth_o in_o scripture_n to_o discover_v the_o sin_n of_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n contrary_a to_o these_o duty_n answ_n the_o scripture_n and_o christ_n in_o the_o scripture_n reveal_v divers_a sin_n of_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n as_o first_o the_o servants_z and_o apprentice_n do_v sin_n in_o not_o love_v and_o honour_v their_o master_n and_o mistress_n 13.7_o 1_o tim._n 6.1_o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5._o rom._n 13.7_o or_o in_o any_o way_n hate_v of_o they_o despise_v dishonour_v or_o discredit_v of_o they_o especial_o refuse_v or_o not_o receive_v instruction_n 50.17_o pro._n 13.18_o psal_n 50.17_o but_o hate_v it_o from_o master_n and_o mistress_n or_o in_o not_o submit_v to_o be_v catechize_v by_o they_o in_o the_o truth_n of_o christ_n and_o their_o duty_n 15.32_o prov._n 15.32_o according_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o that_o light_a their_o master_n and_o mistress_n have_v receive_v from_o christ_n jesus_n if_o abraham_n duty_n be_v to_o catechise_v his_o family_n and_o command_v they_o to_o know_v the_o 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their_o master_n or_o mistress_n or_o to_o do_v their_o command_n and_o direction_n unwilling_o and_o grudge_o or_o with_o murmur_n and_o repine_a with_o denying_n or_o evil_a word_n which_o corrupt_v good_a manner_n and_o manife_v their_o disobedience_n which_o be_v sin_n as_o contrary_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o christ_n by_o the_o apostle_n god_n can_v abide_v unwilling_a or_o grudge_a service_n three_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n sin_n in_o be_v idle_a careless_a sluggard_n negligent_a or_o slothful_a to_o do_v service_n or_o to_o perform_v the_o will_n direction_n and_o lawful_a order_n of_o their_o master_n and_o mistress_n without_o diligence_n and_o faithful_a endevotr_n in_o absence_n as_o well_o as_o presence_n of_o superior_n four_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n sin_n in_o do_v their_o service_n unfaithful_o and_o unjust_o when_o they_o purloin_v rob_v and_o steal_v from_o their_o master_n or_o mistress_n when_o they_o waste_v or_o misspend_v their_o master_n good_n or_o embezzle_v they_o any_o manner_n of_o way_n five_o the_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n sin_n in_o not_o serve_v their_o master_n in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n in_o word_n or_o deed_n but_o with_o lie_v fraud_n and_o deceit_n a_o servant_n must_v not_o tell_v his_o master_n a_o untruth_n he_o must_v not_o lie_v for_o or_o against_o his_o master_n profit_n but_o speak_v truth_n as_o know_v that_o the_o lord_n know_v the_o heart_n lest_o with_o lie_v gehezi_n he_o get_v the_o curse_n of_o a_o leprosy_n to_o his_o shame_n and_o hell_n for_o his_o portion_n except_o god_n give_v grace_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n in_o christ_n jesus_n six_o 1.6_o malac._n 1.6_o the_o servant_n sin_n in_o not_o keep_v all_o their_o master_n counsel_n and_o secret_n which_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v reveal_v or_o in_o dishonour_v or_o seek_v the_o discredit_n of_o their_o master_n or_o mistress_n 19_o 1_o pet._n 2.18_o 19_o or_o their_o disprofit_v contrary_a to_o the_o true_a and_o lawful_a trust_n repose_v in_o they_o and_o not_o subject_v to_o fit_a correction_n if_o they_o fail_v in_o duty_n seven_o 8.1_o titus_n 2.9_o ch_n istian_a example_n rom._n 15.1_o 2_o 3._o rom._n 1.30_o 31._o hester_n 2.7.20_o hester_n 8.1_o the_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n sin_n in_o not_o endeavour_v to_o please_v but_o wilful_o or_o careless_o displease_v they_o nor_o perform_v their_o covenant_n with_o their_o master_n while_o they_o be_v with_o they_o not_o honour_v they_o when_o they_o be_v depart_v from_o they_o as_o good_a servant_n ought_v to_o honour_v those_o who_o have_v nourish_v teach_v and_o respect_v they_o as_o good_a and_o wise_a master_n ought_v to_o respect_v servant_n and_o apprentice_n and_o as_o child_n their_o foster_n parent_n to_o honour_v they_o when_o they_o be_v from_o they_o as_o queen_n hester_n do_v to_o mordecai_n quest_n 25._o you_o have_v give_v a_o light_n for_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n to_o see_v their_o duty_n and_o their_o sin_n and_o fail_n now_o what_o light_n have_v you_o from_o christ_n to_o reveal_v how_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n may_v get_v not_o only_a assurance_n of_o pardon_n for_o their_o sin_n but_o wisdom_n and_o power_n to_o perform_v these_o duty_n and_o avoid_v these_o sin_n and_o fail_n that_o so_o they_o may_v walk_v comfortable_o with_o christ_n in_o their_o calling_n and_o course_n of_o their_o life_n ans_fw-fr only_o in_o and_o by_o christ_n who_o be_v make_v unto_o we_o of_o god_n wisdom_n 1.30_o 1_o cor._n 1.30_o and_o righteousness_n and_o sanctification_n and_o redemption_n therefore_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n must_v seek_v unto_o and_o wait_v upon_o christ_n in_o the_o gospel_n as_o to_o the_o fountain_n open_v to_o the_o house_n of_o david_n for_o sin_n 1.7_o zâ—ch_o 13.1_o 1_o john_n 1.7_o and_o for_o uncleanness_n that_o by_o his_o blood_n they_o may_v be_v cleanse_v from_o all_o sin_n second_o they_o must_v seek_v to_o christ_n as_o to_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o paradise_n of_o god_n that_o bear_v fruit_n every_o month_n 2.22_o revel_v 2.22_o and_o the_o leaf_n be_v good_a to_o heal_v the_o nation_n with_o seek_v to_o christ_n for_o health_n of_o soul_n and_o life_n power_n to_o strengthen_v and_o quicken_v they_o with_o wisdom_n and_o strength_n of_o grace_n to_o perform_v their_o duty_n three_o 26.27_o gen._n 24.12_o &_o 26.27_o servant_n and_o apprentice_n they_o must_v imitate_v that_o religious_a practice_n of_o abraham_n faithful_a servant_n 16.23_o john_n 16.23_o pray_v to_o god_n to_o bless_v their_o endeavour_n as_o he_o do_v o_o lord_n god_n of_o my_o master_n abraham_n i_o pray_v thou_o send_v i_o good_a speed_n this_o day_n thus_o seek_v in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n they_o shall_v find_v a_o blessing_n to_o their_o comfort_n quest_n 26._o but_o what_o if_o in_o all_o these_o mean_n and_o performance_n of_o duty_n on_o each_o part_n husband_n can_v find_v good_a wife_n nor_o wife_n find_v good_a husband_n parent_n not_o find_v good_a child_n or_o child_n good_a parent_n master_n not_o find_v good_a servant_n nor_o servant_n although_o they_o perform_v their_o duty_n can_v find_v good_a master_n what_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o each_o one_o in_o such_o condition_n ans_fw-fr the_o husband_n be_v to_o pray_v for_o his_o wife_n and_o the_o wife_n for_o her_o husband_n the_o parent_n be_v to_o seek_v the_o lord_n for_o their_o child_n and_o the_o child_n for_o their_o parent_n the_o master_n for_o their_o servant_n and_o the_o servant_n for_o their_o master_n and_o to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n that_o in_o and_o by_o christ_n their_o heart_n may_v be_v change_v their_o corruption_n mortify_v 9.23_o luke_n 9.23_o and_o their_o infirmity_n heal_v and_o to_o bear_v their_o cross_n 12.2_o heb._n 12.2_o and_o endure_v the_o affliction_n with_o patience_n look_v unto_o jesus_n the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o
the_o description_n of_o a_o visible_a church_n and_o whether_o christ_n or_o his_o apostle_n do_v unchurch_n a_o church_n for_o some_o fail_n and_o whether_o it_o be_v lawful_a for_o other_o to_o do_v so_o whether_o child_n of_o believer_n baptise_a have_v a_o infant_n membership_n in_o the_o church_n 170._o q_o 7_o p._n 290_o &c_n &c_n p._n 170._o and_o of_o their_o more_o full_a admission_n and_o enter_v into_o covenant_n when_o they_o come_v to_o make_v profession_n of_o faith_n and_o be_v admit_v to_o the_o lord_n supper_n whether_o any_o of_o our_o mix_a congregation_n in_o england_n and_o london_n in_o particular_a 154._o q._n 8._o p._n 296_o 297_o etc._n etc._n &c_n &c_n 154._o be_v true_a church_n for_o matter_n and_o form_n as_o the_o church_n of_o corinth_n galatia_n pergamus_n and_o other_o in_o the_o primitive_a time_n and_o whether_o all_o separatist_n do_v not_o sin_n in_o separate_v from_o we_o and_o unchurch_v of_o we_o contrary_a to_o the_o practice_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n whether_o our_o minister_n be_v true_a minister_n or_o antichristian_a etc._n q._n 9_o p._n 315_o 316_o etc._n etc._n and_o whether_o their_o ordination_n and_o calling_n be_v lawful_a to_o particular_a congregation_n etc._n qu._n 10._o p._n 322.323_o etc._n etc._n whether_o our_o church_n be_v right_o constitute_v in_o respect_n of_o a_o formal_a union_n of_o member_n and_o right_o order_v for_o discipline_n admission_n unto_o or_o suspend_v from_o the_o lord_n supper_n and_o whether_o some_o fail_n in_o discipline_n can_v make_v our_o church_n to_o be_v no_o true_a church_n of_o christ_n but_o antichristian_a and_o to_o be_v separate_v from_o and_o whether_o our_o church_n reform_v be_v as_o a_o house_n pull_v down_o and_o no_o church_n until_o it_o be_v build_v up_o again_o classis_fw-la 22._o etc._n qu._n 1_o 332_o etc._n etc._n how_o all_o these_o grace_n of_o knowledge_n faith_n repentance_n and_o love_n be_v to_o be_v enliven_v and_o particular_o our_o knowledge_n of_o god_n with_o particular_a help_n and_o direction_n herein_o classis_fw-la 23._o etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 341_o etc._n etc._n how_o a_o man_n or_o woman_n may_v wait_v on_o christ_n to_o enliven_v this_o knowledge_n of_o themselves_o of_o christ_n and_o of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o how_o they_o may_v wait_v on_o christ_n to_o enliven_v their_o faith_n their_o repentance_n and_o their_o charity_n that_o they_o may_v come_v more_o comfortable_o to_o the_o lord_n table_n classis_fw-la 24_o 25._o what_o be_v the_o four_o immediate_a preparatory_a grace_n to_o be_v quicken_v etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 357_o etc._n etc._n and_o act_v before_o we_o draw_v near_o to_o the_o sacrament_n sorrowful_a humbleness_n sacred_a hunger_n heavenly_a joyfulness_n and_o covenant_n renew_v how_o man_n or_o woman_n may_v know_v whether_o they_o have_v life_n of_o grace_n etc._n qu._n 2._o p._n 363_o 364_o etc._n etc._n and_o be_v god_n child_n or_o not_o with_o divers_a particular_a example_n of_o the_o manner_n of_o convert_v of_o man_n and_o woman_n to_o god_n and_o special_a comfort_n to_o doubt_v christian_n with_o a_o direction_n how_o to_o live_v by_o faith_n classis_fw-la 26._o wherefore_o god_n suffer_v doubt_n to_o be_v in_o his_o child_n etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 385_o etc._n etc._n with_o help_n to_o keep_v from_o despair_n comfort_n against_o decay_n in_o grace_n and_o direction_n to_o live_v by_o faith_n until_o christ_n bring_v out_o of_o darkness_n and_o bring_v light_a of_o comfort_n to_o a_o poor_a fearful_a soul_n classis_fw-la 27_o 28._o etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 408_o etc._n etc._n what_o be_v the_o present_a act_v grace_n sacramental_a action_n and_o operation_n or_o exercise_n both_o of_o bodily_a and_o spiritual_a sense_n in_o the_o time_n of_o celebration_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n for_o refresh_v of_o our_o soul_n at_o the_o lord_n table_n classis_fw-la 29._o etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 450_o etc._n etc._n what_o grace_n be_v to_o be_v exercise_v immediate_o after_o receive_v before_o we_o depart_v and_o how_o we_o shall_v go_v home_o rejoice_v and_o feast_n with_o sweet_a meditation_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o sacrament_n every_o night_n when_o we_o go_v to_o bed_n and_o morning_n when_o we_o awake_v with_o the_o rich_a grace_n and_o benefit_n be_v seal_v and_o we_o may_v find_v in_o a_o daily_a communion_n with_o christ_n in_o our_o soul_n &c_n q._n 2._o p._n 456_o &c_n &c_n what_o those_o subsequent_a grace_n be_v to_o be_v exercise_v and_o practise_v for_o or_o in_o the_o manifestate_v of_o our_o thankfulness_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n particular_o the_o root_n grace_n of_o love_n manifest_v in_o our_o obedience_n first_o in_o believe_v what_o be_v to_o be_v believe_v according_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o ancient_a creed_n agree_v to_o and_o with_o the_o scripture_n classis_fw-la 30._o the_o manifestation_n of_o our_o love_n and_o our_o obedience_n in_o walk_v etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 472_o etc._n etc._n and_o the_o ten_o commandment_n hold_v forth_o as_o a_o light_n from_o â—hrist_n to_o lead_v we_o unto_o christ_n and_o a_o directory_n for_o our_o comfortable_a walk_n with_o christ_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n in_o particular_a the_o explication_n of_o the_o first_o commandment_n the_o 2_o section_n of_o the_o 30_o classis_fw-la what_o be_v the_o second_o commandment_n with_o the_o explication_n of_o it_o etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 493_o etc._n etc._n and_o in_o the_o use_n a_o light_n from_o christ_n how_o to_o discover_v all_o false_a light_n and_o false_a worship_n in_o the_o world_n contrary_a to_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n that_o they_o may_v be_v avoid_v and_o the_o true_a light_n follow_v the_o 3_o section_n of_o the_o 30_o classis_fw-la what_o the_o three_o commandment_n be_v with_o the_o duty_n require_v etc._n q._n 1._o p._n 534_o etc._n etc._n and_o sin_n forbid_v and_o the_o use_n of_o it_o as_o a_o light_n from_o christ_n to_o lead_v unto_o christ_n both_o as_o a_o justifyer_n and_o sanctifier_n that_o we_o may_v walk_v comfortable_o with_o christ_n in_o our_o life_n the_o 31_o classis_fw-la etc._n qu._n 1._o p._n 545_o etc._n etc._n what_o the_o four_o commandment_n be_v with_o the_o explication_n of_o it_o and_o how_o it_o be_v a_o light_n from_o christ_n to_o lead_v we_o unto_o christ_n as_o a_o justifyer_n and_o sanctifier_n with_o the_o benefit_n and_o end_n of_o the_o commandment_n for_o the_o comfort_n of_o christ_n church_n the_o 32_o classis_fw-la 575_o q._n 2._o p._n 575_o what_o be_v the_o commandment_n of_o the_o second_o table_n and_o in_o particular_a the_o first_o commandment_n with_o the_o duty_n command_v and_o the_o sin_n forbid_v as_o they_o concern_v superior_n and_o inferior_n in_o general_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o commutative_a and_o distributive_a justice_n the_o 33_o classis_fw-la etc._n q._n 1._o p._n 597._o etc._n etc._n what_o be_v the_o particular_a duty_n of_o superior_n and_o inferior_n according_a to_o their_o several_a relation_n first_o in_o the_o economical_a or_o household_a estate_n of_o husband_n and_o wife_n parent_n and_o child_n master_n and_o servant_n with_o directions_z how_o to_o get_v strength_n to_o perform_v they_o second_o in_o the_o state_n ecclesiastical_a minister_n and_o people_n etc._n page_n 634._o etc._n etc._n and_o in_o particular_a whether_o minister_n have_v any_o maintenance_n due_a to_o they_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n by_o ordinance_n of_o christ_n etc._n page_n 639._o etc._n etc._n or_o be_v to_o live_v only_o of_o alm_n and_o charity_n of_o the_o people_n and_o what_o the_o office_n of_o ruler_n and_o elder_n be_v in_o the_o church_n 632._o page_n 632._o three_o in_o the_o state_n political_a the_o duty_n of_o magistrate_n and_o people_n etc._n page_n 654_o etc._n etc._n with_o light_n from_o christ_n to_o lead_v to_o christ_n in_o the_o use_n and_o practice_n of_o they_o the_o 33_o classis_fw-la 2_o section_n what_o be_v the_o sixth_o last_v commandeman_n in_o their_o order_n with_o the_o sin_n forbid_v and_o duty_n command_v etc._n q._n 1._o p._n 657_o etc._n etc._n with_o light_n from_o christ_n to_o direct_v the_o child_n of_o god_n not_o to_o rest_v in_o any_o duty_n or_o performance_n of_o duty_n but_o on_o christ_n for_o justification_n and_o yet_o to_o glorify_v god_n in_o and_o for_o and_o by_o every_o grace_n give_v to_o we_o in_o christ_n jesus_n whether_o a_o bare_a form_n or_o say_n of_o prayer_n be_v sufficient_a etc._n q._n 2._o p._n 679_o etc._n etc._n in_o what_o manner_n we_o ought_v to_o pray_v and_o praiâ—â—_n god_n with_o direction_n how_o to_o attain_v the_o gift_n of_o prayer_n 〈◊〉_d help_n of_o christ_n spirit_n etc._n page_n 681._o etc._n etc._n and_o a_o example_n of_o a_o man_n who_o can_v not_o read_v yet_o learned_a to_o pray_v for_o the_o comfort_n of_o himself_o and_o encouragement_n of_o other_o quest_n
church_n of_o god_n require_v quest_n 24._o what_o be_v a_o second_o duty_n in_o public_a ans_fw-fr to_o join_v devout_o and_o understand_o with_o the_o minister_n and_o congregation_n in_o prayer_n not_o only_o attend_v with_o the_o ear_n to_o every_o confession_n of_o sin_n petition_n for_o grace_n and_o all_o the_o powr_v out_o of_o the_o minister_n soul_n in_o prayer_n but_o with_o thy_o mind_n and_o heart_n to_o go_v along_o with_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o pour_v out_o thy_o soul_n with_o he_o and_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o congregation_n in_o every_o confession_n request_n or_o give_v of_o thanks_n to_o god_n say_v amen_o in_o thy_o soul_n 27._o psal_n 85.8_o phil._n 4.13_o rom._n 8.26_o 27._o and_o in_o faith_n expect_v a_o gracious_a return_n of_o your_o prayer_n in_o god_n due_a time_n and_o this_o not_o in_o thy_o own_o strength_n but_o by_o the_o assistance_n and_o strength_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o enable_v the_o soul_n to_o wrestle_v with_o god_n in_o prayer_n 32._o gen._n 32._o quest_n 25._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n declare_v ans_fw-fr not_o to_o attend_v diligent_o with_o our_o ear_n or_o to_o wander_v and_o be_v distract_v in_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n in_o time_n of_o prayer_n or_o not_o to_o go_v along_o with_o the_o minister_n of_o god_n and_o hearty_o join_v with_o he_o in_o prayer_n according_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o rule_n of_o christ_n or_o to_o do_v this_o in_o a_o dead_a manner_n without_o any_o affection_n or_o life_n in_o prayer_n or_o not_o to_o pray_v in_o faith_n and_o in_o faith_n expect_v a_o answer_n and_o gracious_a return_n of_o our_o petition_n put_v up_o right_o in_o matter_n and_o manner_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n 19.23_o john_n 19.23_o quest_n 26._o what_o be_v a_o three_o duty_n in_o public_a for_o sanctification_n of_o this_o bless_a sabbath_n and_o rest_n day_n of_o the_o lord_n ans_fw-fr this_o concern_v both_o the_o minister_n and_o people_n of_o god_n 21._o ezra_n 7.10_o nehe._n 8.8_o ezek._n 3.17_o act_n 20.20_o 21._o and_o first_o the_o minister_n duty_n be_v to_o read_v expound_v catechise_v and_o preach_v the_o word_n of_o god_n without_o respect_n of_o person_n in_o faithfulness_n sincerity_n and_o godly_a wisdom_n not_o with_o entice_a word_n of_o man_n wisdom_n but_o in_o evidence_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o power_n and_o as_o become_v the_o minister_n of_o christ_n quest_n 27._o what_o be_v the_o minister_n sin_v contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n ans_fw-fr to_o neglect_v expound_v and_o preach_v of_o the_o word_n or_o catechise_v or_o to_o do_v it_o unfaithful_o with_o entice_a word_n of_o man_n wisdom_n and_o otherwise_o then_o become_v the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n quest_n 28._o what_o be_v the_o people_n duty_n in_o this_o particular_a and_o what_o light_n from_o christ_n for_o this_o ans_fw-fr to_o attend_v diligent_o in_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n or_o catechise_v to_o the_o voice_n of_o god_n minister_n 15._o act_n 15.14_o 15._o or_o to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v indeed_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o not_o of_o man_n and_o that_o without_o wander_v or_o sleep_v with_o hunger_n after_o the_o mind_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o word_n and_o with_o faith_n and_o obedience_n as_o become_v the_o child_n of_o god_n to_o the_o will_n of_o their_o heavenly_a father_n 4.2_o heb._n 4.2_o quest_n 29._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n of_o the_o people_n ans_fw-fr to_o neglect_v hear_v of_o god_n word_n or_o catechise_v or_o to_o hear_v it_o careless_o without_o devotion_n faith_n love_n or_o obedience_n unprofitable_o either_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n glory_n or_o our_o own_o salvation_n quest_n 30._o what_o be_v a_o four_o particular_a duty_n in_o which_o this_o rest-day_n or_o lord_n day_n be_v to_o be_v sanctify_v ans_fw-fr in_o a_o right_n communicate_v and_o partake_v of_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n according_a to_o christ_n institution_n god_n people_n be_v clothe_v upon_o with_o the_o wedding_n garment_n as_o be_v declare_v at_o large_a in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o the_o catechism_n quest_n 31._o what_o be_v the_o contrary_a sin_n to_o this_o duty_n ans_fw-fr to_o neglect_v the_o sacrament_n 30._o 2_o chron._n 30._o as_o 1_o chron._n 15.13_o 1_o cor._n 11.28_o 29_o 30._o or_o not_o to_o receive_v it_o in_o a_o due_a and_o as_o right_a order_n to_o god_n glory_n and_o our_o own_o refresh_n in_o christ_n jesus_n quest_n 32._o what_o be_v the_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v in_o private_a in_o our_o family_n after_o the_o public_a ordinance_n be_v end_v ans_fw-fr repetition_n and_o conference_n one_o with_o another_o of_o what_o we_o have_v hear_v parent_n take_v account_n of_o their_o child_n and_o master_n of_o their_o servant_n what_o they_o have_v remember_v search_v the_o scripture_n and_o exame_v by_o the_o word_n what_o have_v be_v deliver_v by_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n 12._o act_n 17.11_o 12._o in_o catechise_v those_o under_o our_o charge_n meditation_n and_o earnest_a prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o a_o blessing_n upon_o the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n receive_v and_o strength_n from_o christ_n to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n as_o tree_n of_o righteousness_n 61.3_o isaia_n 61.3_o the_o plant_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o may_v be_v glorify_v quest_n 33._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n ans_fw-fr a_o mere_a rest_v in_o the_o outward_a hear_n of_o the_o word_n or_o partake_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o public_a ordinance_n without_o any_o care_n of_o profit_v ourselves_o or_o family_n by_o repetition_n conference_n search_v the_o scripture_n catechise_v or_o prayer_n in_o our_o family_n oâ—_n closert_n for_o a_o blessing_n endeavour_v by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n to_o practice_n in_o our_o life_n what_o we_o have_v hear_v and_o learned_a as_o the_o truth_n be_v in_o jesus_n the_o neglect_n of_o any_o of_o which_o be_v 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parent_n or_o guardian_n to_o take_v care_n of_o they_o as_o of_o child_n as_o tutor_n and_o pupil_n master_n and_o scholar_n and_o such_o like_a first_o husband_n as_o the_o head_n of_o the_o wife_n and_o superior_a and_o the_o wife_n as_o inferior_a in_o respect_n of_o god_n ordinance_n 3.16_o gen._n 3.16_o although_o in_o some_o respect_n she_o be_v her_o husband_n equal_a 3.7_o 1_o pet._n 3.7_o as_o be_v a_o fellow_n heir_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o life_n in_o christ_n jesus_n second_o in_o the_o ecclesiastical_a or_o church_n estate_n first_o 20.28_o 1_o cor._n 12.28_o act_n 20.28_o pastor_n and_o preacher_n of_o the_o gospel_n who_o have_v the_o oversight_n and_o rule_n of_o the_o flock_n they_o be_v superior_n and_o the_o flock_n and_o people_n commit_v unto_o their_o charge_n to_o teach_v rule_n and_o direct_v according_a to_o god_n word_n they_o be_v the_o inferior_n as_o child_n to_o their_o spiritual_a father_n second_o the_o roll_a elder_n who_o be_v fellow_n helper_n to_o 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25._o you_o have_v show_v who_o be_v superior_n and_o inferior_n in_o order_n according_a to_o god_n ordinance_n both_o in_o the_o economical_a political_a and_o ecclesiastical_a estate_n now_o what_o i_o pray_v you_o be_v general_n duty_n both_o of_o superior_n towards_o inferior_n and_o of_o inferior_n towards_o superior_n for_o you_o say_v before_o that_o there_o be_v duty_n of_o superior_n as_o well_o as_o inferior_n require_v in_o this_o commandment_n and_o first_o what_o be_v the_o general_n duty_n of_o superior_n respective_o towards_o their_o inferior_n answ_n it_o be_v true_a when_o the_o lord_n require_v inferior_n to_o honour_n their_o superior_n he_o do_v likewise_o require_v superior_n to_o carry_v themselves_o honourable_o and_o as_o become_v parent_n and_o superior_n to_o the_o child_n and_o inferior_n as_o be_v evident_a in_o divers_a place_n of_o scripture_n in_o which_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v further_a interpret_v and_o explain_v this_o commandment_n and_o to_o 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deut._n 17_o 18_o 19_o 20._o superior_n ought_v not_o to_o rule_v with_o rigour_n or_o to_o tyrannize_v over_o their_o inferior_n but_o to_o behave_v themselves_o sincere_o 19.7_o psal_n 78.70.72_o 1_o tim._n 5.1.2_o etc._n etc._n eccles_n 33.31_o 2_o chron._n 19.7_o modest_o and_o prudent_o withdue_v respect_n as_o father_n and_o brethren_n not_o as_o enemy_n or_o tyrant_n over_o inferior_n not_o according_a to_o their_o own_o will_n but_o according_a to_o the_o will_n and_o word_n of_o god_n three_o superior_n ought_v to_o behave_v themselves_o grave_o as_o become_v father_n ancient_n 10._o titus_n 2.1_o 2_o 3._o job_n 2d_o 7_o 8_o 9_o 10._o or_o elder_n in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n that_o inferior_n may_v be_v move_v to_o reverence_n they_o for_o their_o gravity_n and_o honourable_a behaviour_n â—7_n 2_o cor._n 12.14_o 2_o chron._n 19.6_o 7._o philip._n 1._o â—7_n four_o superior_n they_o ought_v as_o parent_n to_o take_v care_n for_o their_o inferior_n as_o for_o child_n and_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n to_o be_v of_o blameless_a life_n and_o conversation_n give_v good_a example_n to_o their_o inferior_n walk_v before_o they_o and_o with_o they_o as_o man_n of_o knowledge_n 2.30_o titus_n 1.6_o 1_o pet_n 3.7_o 1_o sam._n 2.30_o yea_o as_o light_n in_o all_o godliness_n and_o honesty_n that_o god_n may_v have_v honour_n and_o their_o inferior_n comfort_v by_o their_o rule_n over_o they_o quest_n 27._o you_o have_v show_v the_o duty_n of_o superior_n towards_o inferior_n now_o what_o be_v the_o sin_n contrary_a to_o these_o answ_n superior_n sin_n first_o when_o they_o take_v more_o upon_o they_o than_o be_v due_a unto_o they_o 3.3_o zephan_n 3.3_o as_o lion_n in_o the_o way_n not_o consider_v that_o although_o they_o be_v god_n 82.6_o psal_n 82.6_o yet_o they_o shall_v die_v like_o man_n second_o when_o they_o take_v less_o upon_o they_o than_o they_o ought_v 13.17.29_o 1_o sam._n 2.29_o nehem._n 13.17.29_o as_o eli_n pray_v his_o son_n when_o 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declare_v the_o duty_n of_o superior_n towards_o inferior_n and_o their_o sin_n in_o fail_v now_o what_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o inferior_n in_o general_n towards_o their_o superior_n and_o what_o light_n from_o christ_n be_v there_o in_o the_o scripture_n to_o hold_v forth_o this_o unto_o we_o answ_n there_o be_v divers_a particular_a duty_n due_a from_o inferior_n towards_o all_o superior_n in_o general_n and_o first_o inward_o 19.3_o levit._fw-la 19.3_o all_o inferior_n ought_v to_o have_v a_o reverend_a estimation_n 5.33_o rom._n 13.7_o ephes_n 5.33_o and_o honourable_a respect_n of_o all_o superior_n and_o obedience_n according_a to_o their_o place_n and_o dignity_n in_o respect_n of_o birth_n age_n and_o worthiness_n 6.1_o 1_o tim._n 6.1_o and_o especial_o of_o the_o grace_n and_o image_n of_o christ_n shine_v in_o they_o 13.17_o 1_o thes_n 5.13_o heb._n 13.17_o esteem_v they_o very_o high_o for_o their_o dignity_n and_o work_v sake_n and_o obey_v they_o in_o the_o lord_n second_o 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place_n in_o their_o presence_n or_o as_o man_n of_o right_a civil_a much_o more_o of_o religious_a breed_n use_v to_o do_v when_o the_o judge_n or_o justice_n of_o assize_n come_v to_o the_o bench_n or_o seat_n of_o judgement_n or_o the_o lord_n major_n or_o governor_n of_o a_o city_n to_o his_o place_n second_o when_o a_o superior_a come_v towards_o a_o inferior_a then_o in_o a_o honourable_a respect_n to_o go_v to_o meet_v they_o and_o give_v they_o that_o honour_n that_o be_v due_a to_o they_o and_o become_v their_o place_n and_o dignity_n etc._n gen._n 18.1_o 2_o etc._n etc._n uncover_v the_o head_n and_o bend_v the_o knee_n or_o bow_v down_o a_o man_n self_n towards_o the_o ground_n in_o civil_a reverence_n of_o they_o as_o religious_a abraham_n do_v when_o three_o man_n come_v towards_o he_o which_o prove_v angel_n and_o one_o of_o they_o the_o lord_n christ_n 23.7.12_o malachy_n 3.1_o gen._n 23.7.12_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o covenant_n as_o the_o prophet_n malachy_n call_v 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weakness_n in_o knowledge_n faith_n and_o other_o grace_n but_o as_o minister_n of_o christ_n father_n or_o brethren_n in_o all_o love_n humility_z and_o tenderness_n of_o compassion_n to_o help_v and_o further_a our_o preparation_n to_o meet_v christ_n with_o comfort_n in_o this_o bless_a sacrament_n quest_n 5._o what_o be_v a_o second_o help_n for_o the_o quicken_a of_o these_o grace_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o our_o life_n and_o special_o before_o we_o draw_v near_o to_o the_o lord_n table_n and_o what_o light_n from_o christ_n for_o this_o to_o your_o soul_n ans_fw-fr there_o may_v be_v a_o private_a lawful_a day_n or_o time_n of_o preparation_n in_o our_o family_n or_o with_o some_o christian_a friend_n join_v in_o conference_n and_o prayer_n and_o read_v of_o the_o scripture_n so_o there_o be_v no_o neglect_n of_o public_a place_n and_o time_n of_o worship_n nor_o disquiet_v of_o the_o state_n nor_o contempt_n of_o the_o lawful_a and_o good_a order_n of_o the_o church_n 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with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n what_o god_n be_v in_o himself_o in_o his_o excellent_a nature_n divine_a be_v and_o essential_a property_n perfection_n word_n and_o work_n especial_o the_o great_a work_n of_o man_n salvation_n and_o i_o may_v examine_v my_o knowledge_n and_o see_v how_o able_a i_o be_o in_o god_n presence_n or_o before_o the_o saint_n if_o need_n be_v to_o make_v a_o solemn_a profession_n of_o this_o my_o knowledge_n to_o the_o comfort_n of_o myself_o and_o edification_n of_o other_o quest_n 14._o how_o else_o shall_v a_o christian_n or_o you_o in_o particular_a wait_v on_o christ_n to_o enliven_v this_o knowledge_n or_o have_v it_o enliven_v by_o christ_n spirit_n in_o he_o or_o her_o soul_n or_o in_o soul_n be_v fit_a to_o meet_v christ_n ans_fw-fr four_o as_o a_o christian_a man_n or_o woman_n so_o i_o may_v meditate_v think_v ruminate_v and_o ponder_v of_o my_o knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o my_o heart_n 4._o gen._n 24.63_o psal_n 104.33_o 34._o luke_n 2.19_o 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42.21_o john_n 3.16_o john_n 15.5_o rom._n 8.37_o colos_n 1.10_o rev._n 1.4_o 5._o order_n and_o several_a aggravation_n of_o they_o by_o which_o i_o may_v more_o see_v my_o own_o vileness_n and_o admire_v god_n goodness_n in_o give_v christ_n who_o i_o stand_v daily_o in_o need_n of_o not_o only_o for_o more_o assurance_n of_o pardon_n but_o for_o increase_v of_o power_n to_o overcome_v temptation_n and_o walk_v more_o thankful_o to_o god_n who_o have_v so_o free_o love_v i_o in_o jesus_n christ_n for_o if_o natural_a conscience_n do_v this_o much_o more_o conscience_n enlighten_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n quest_n 17._o how_o can_v you_o find_v all_o your_o sin_n and_o fail_n by_o the_o glass_n of_o the_o law_n or_o ten_o commandment_n answ_n first_o reading_z and_o observe_v the_o commandment_n as_o they_o be_v record_v in_o the_o 20_o chapter_n of_o exodus_fw-la with_o the_o exposition_n and_o explication_n of_o they_o by_o the_o prophet_n in_o the_o old_a testament_n etc._n 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2._o how_o i_o love_v christ_n in_o his_o person_n name_n in_o his_o ordinance_n church_n and_o child_n 3._o how_o i_o love_v myself_o not_o with_o a_o self-love_n but_o as_o in_o and_o for_o god_n and_o god_n glory_n in_o christ_n as_o well_o as_o my_o own_o good_a in_o a_o inferior_a respect_n 4._o how_o i_o love_v my_o neighbour_n yea_o my_o very_a enemy_n to_o do_v he_o good_a for_o god_n glory_n 15._o 2_o cor._n 8.1_o etc._n etc._n mat._n 22.37_o etc._n etc._n john_n 14.21_o john_n 15.9_o etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 16_o 22._o mat_n 16.24_o tit._n 1.7_o 1_o cor._n 11.28_o 2_o tim_n 3_o etc._n etc._n eph._n 5.28_o 29._o pro._n 19.8_o rom._n 13_o 8_o etc._n etc._n pro._n 25.21_o rom._n 12_o 20._o rom._n 12.13_o 1_o cor._n 4.4_o 2_o cor._n 5.14_o 15._o that_o i_o may_v appear_v to_o be_v one_o of_o the_o child_n of_o my_o heavenly_a father_n 5._o how_o i_o pity_v poor_a saint_n to_o relieve_v they_o for_o christ_n sake_n 6._o how_o i_o do_v and_o desire_v and_o endeavour_v to_o do_v all_o this_o not_o to_o be_v justify_v thereby_o before_o god_n or_o to_o satisfy_v for_o my_o sin_n or_o to_o procure_v my_o peace_n all_o which_o be_v do_v by_o christ_n but_o to_o witness_v my_o thankfulness_n to_o god_n in_o christ_n for_o his_o free_a love_n to_o i_o and_o the_o great_a invaluable_a gift_n of_o his_o son_n christ_n who_o love_v i_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o quest_n 22._o what_o further_o mean_v be_v there_o to_o quicken_v this_o love_n answ_n four_o by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n spirit_n to_o meditate_v and_o think_v of_o all_o this_o love_n with_o the_o author_n and_o worker_n of_o it_o in_o my_o soul_n the_o same_o holy_a spirit_n by_o who_o it_o be_v spread_v abroad_o in_o my_o heart_n and_o the_o object_n of_o this_o love_n my_o god_n reconcile_v to_o i_o in_o and_o by_o christ_n and_o god_n word_n and_o people_n and_o five_o to_o wait_v on_o christ_n in_o a_o special_a application_n of_o this_o to_o my_o own_o soul_n and_o sixthly_a to_o wait_v in_o 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to_o love_n christ_n with_o her_o soul_n 3._o 14.8_o ezek._n 36.3_o hos_fw-la 14.8_o and_o whether_o he_o have_v make_v her_o willing_a and_o desirous_a to_o loathe_v and_o dislike_v sin_n and_o to_o forsake_v her_o natural_a and_o sinful_a communion_n with_o sin_n the_o world_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o devil_n 4._o whether_o she_o be_v willing_a to_o take_v the_o lord_n christ_n for_o her_o lord_n and_o father_n 18._o 2_o cor._n 6.17_o 18._o and_o heavenly_a husband_n and_o then_o no_o doubt_n she_o be_v one_o of_o the_o elect_a of_o god_n the_o lord_n be_v her_o father_n and_o she_o be_v his_o daughter_n who_o be_v the_o lord_n almighty_n quest_n 6._o but_o what_o if_o she_o doubt_v still_o ans_fw-fr give_v she_o this_o one_o rule_n that_o she_o seek_v with_o a_o impartial_a eye_n first_o as_o not_o to_o flatter_v herself_o that_o she_o have_v grace_n when_o she_o have_v none_o so_o 8._o 2_o cor._n 13.5_o 1_o cor._n 10.11_o etc._n etc._n 2_o tim._n 1.12_o &_o 4.7_o 8._o second_o 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be_v instruct_v by_o he_o from_o the_o mouth_n of_o god_n minister_n quest_n 10._o what_o be_v the_o three_o 2.13_o 2_o chron._n 20.20_o heb._n 4.2_o ronvere_n 10.4_o 1_o thes_n 2.13_o ans_fw-fr a_o faithful_a acceptation_n or_o receive_n of_o god_n word_n with_o belief_n as_o the_o certain_a truth_n of_o the_o holy_a bless_a god_n quest_n 11._o what_o it_o the_o four_o respect_n in_o which_o the_o lord_n be_v to_o be_v serve_v spiritualy_a in_o hear_v of_o his_o word_n 5.4_o mat._n 28.20_o ronvere_n 6.17_o ex._n 19.5_o &_o 23.21_o heb._n 5.4_o ans_fw-fr in_o diligent_a observation_n and_o obedience_n to_o that_o which_o the_o lord_n hold_v forth_o to_o be_v believe_v or_o do_v to_o god_n glory_n and_o our_o own_o good_a or_o the_o good_a of_o other_o quest_n
12._o what_o sin_n be_v contrary_a to_o these_o duty_n concern_v hear_v or_o believe_v and_o obey_v god_n word_n ans_fw-fr to_o come_v to_o god_n house_n without_o a_o due_a preparation_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o mind_n and_o memory_n before_o we_o come_v 1._o by_o examination_n of_o our_o knowledge_n or_o want_n of_o knowledge_n or_o by_o meditation_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o prophetical_a office_n to_o teach_v we_o that_o we_o may_v learn_v of_o christ_n or_o prayer_n for_o god_n minister_n or_o for_o ourselves_o for_o our_o profit_v in_o the_o ordinance_n 1.4.3_o mic._n 7.16_o mat._n 13.15_o 2_o tim_n 1.4.3_o 2._o to_o be_v present_a without_o serious_a attention_n with_o gaze_v eye_n deaf_a dull_a itch_a prejudicate_a ear_n or_o wander_a heart_n 6.10_o jer._n 6.10_o 3._o to_o hear_v with_o hypocritical_a profane_a or_o uncircumcised_a heart_n oâ—_n ear_n without_o love_n towards_o god_n word_n 4._o to_o hear_v with_o wilful_a hard_a impenitent_a heart_n 17.11_o act_n 28.27_o 28._o &_o 17.11_o or_o disobedient_a forgetful_a mind_n without_o care_n to_o remember_v or_o confer_v of_o god_n word_n after_o or_o prayer_n to_o god_n for_o a_o blessing_n upon_o it_o to_o ourselves_o or_o those_o who_o have_v hear_v it_o quest_n 13._o what_o danger_n or_o judgement_n be_v such_o evil_a hearer_n subject_a unto_o or_o how_o do_v do_v god_n punish_v such_o wicked_a and_o careless_a hearer_n of_o his_o word_n etc._n prov._n 28.9_o mat._n 13.14_o 15._o 2_o thes_n 2.10_o etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 1.18_o etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr he_o that_o turn_v away_o his_o ear_n from_o hear_v of_o god_n word_n his_o prayer_n be_v abominable_a and_o god_n many_o time_n give_v they_o up_o to_o blindness_n of_o mind_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n to_o strong_a delusion_n to_o believe_v lie_n and_o perish_v for_o ever_o quest_n 14._o what_o may_v these_o sin_n and_o danger_n teach_v such_o wicked_a man_n ans_fw-fr to_o come_v in_o betimes_o to_o wait_v on_o christ_n for_o hear_v ear_n 13.16_o 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with_o all_o faithfulness_n long-suffering_a and_o patience_n as_o for_o god_n and_o in_o christ_n stead_n in_o godly_a sincerity_n boldness_n and_o zeal_n for_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o soul_n and_o this_o with_o divine_a authority_n and_o holy_a wisdom_n and_o in_o demonstration_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o power_n quest_n 17._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o minister_n contrary_a to_o this_o ans_fw-fr to_o preach_v lie_n in_o hypocrisy_n etc._n 1_o tim._n 4.1_o 2._o gal._n 1.8_o 9_o 1_o tim._n 1.3_o 4._o &_o 6.3_o etc._n etc._n or_o any_o doctrine_n contrary_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n or_o gospel_n of_o christ_n or_o unprofitable_a for_o the_o people_n to_o who_o they_o preach_v second_o to_o preach_v the_o word_n of_o god_n corrupt_o etc._n 2_o cor._n 2.17_o jer._n 23.28_o 1_o pet._n 5._o 1_o etc._n etc._n or_o not_o of_o a_o ready_a mind_n but_o for_o filthy_a lucre_n sake_n or_o with_o lording_n over_o god_n heritage_n three_o to_o preach_v the_o word_n flatter_o to_o please_v man_n sow_v pillow_n under_o man_n elbow_n 22.28_o jer._n 23.18_o ezek._n 22.28_o or_o not_o as_o the_o servant_n of_o christ_n four_o not_o to_o preach_v or_o to_o be_v negligent_a minister_n in_o their_o ministerial_a office_n 3._o exo._n 34.2_o 3._o quest_n 18._o what_o it_o the_o penalty_n of_o such_o minister_n who_o preach_v or_o people_n who_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n in_o such_o a_o sinful_a manner_n etc._n mat._n 7.21_o etc._n etc._n luk._n 13.24_o etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr the_o lord_n christ_n will_v not_o know_v or_o own_v they_o to_o be_v any_o of_o he_o at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n but_o shut_v they_o out_o of_o heaven_n quest_n 19_o what_o shall_v he_o the_o consideration_n of_o this_o work_n in_o these_o man_n mind_n 1.10_o as_o joh._n 5.1_o etc._n etc._n to_o want_v ordinance_n act_n 8.21_o etc._n etc._n 2_o tim._n 2_o 25_o 26._o 1_o thes_n 1.10_o ans_fw-fr it_o shall_v teach_v they_o in_o time_n to_o wait_v on_o christ_n in_o his_o ordinance_n to_o see_v if_o god_n will_v give_v they_o true_a faith_n in_o christ_n and_o true_a repentance_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o their_o sinful_a speak_n or_o hear_v of_o god_n word_n that_o they_o may_v be_v deliver_v from_o wrath_n to_o come_v quest_n 20._o you_o have_v answer_v concern_v the_o first_o outward_a part_n of_o god_n worship_n the_o preach_a and_o hear_v of_o god_n word_n now_o what_o be_v the_o duty_n command_v or_o the_o sin_n forbid_v in_o relation_n to_o the_o second_o part_n of_o god_n outward_a worship_n the_o bless_a sacrament_n ans_fw-fr they_o be_v already_o declare_v in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o this_o catechism_n in_o the_o 26_o 27_o 28_o classis_fw-la where_o you_o may_v find_v divers_a direction_n of_o duty_n to_o be_v practise_v for_o right_a preparation_n and_o participation_n for_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n and_o divers_a sin_n be_v or_o may_v be_v observe_v contrary_a to_o those_o duty_n with_o the_o danger_n of_o unworthy_a receive_n 11.27_o 1_o cor._n 11.27_o both_o intimate_v by_o the_o apostle_n and_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o sacrament_n be_v open_v at_o large_a in_o the_o class_n aforesaid_a quest_n 21._o what_o be_v the_o duty_n command_v and_o sin_n forbid_v in_o the_o three_o public_a ordinance_n or_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n offer_v up_o the_o spiritual_a sacrifice_n of_o prayer_n and_o praise_n unto_o god_n and_o first_o for_o prayer_n ans_fw-fr it_o be_v a_o general_a duty_n for_o all_o to_o pray_v to_o god_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n for_o all_o thing_n lawful_a and_o necessary_a for_o themselves_o or_o other_o 2._o joh._n 16.23_o 1_o tim._n 2.1_o 2._o for_o god_n glory_n and_o good_a of_o christ_n church_n quest_n 22._o what_o be_v the_o general_a sin_n contrary_a unto_o this_o duty_n of_o prayer_n unto_o god_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n 57.8_o isa_n 46.6_o 7._o &_o 57.8_o ans_fw-fr first_o to_o put_v up_o our_o prayer_n to_o any_o other_o god_n then_o to_o the_o true_a god_n or_o to_o any_o other_o as_o to_o god_n or_o to_o any_o idol_n image_n or_o similitude_n of_o the_o true_a or_o any_o false_a god_n or_o to_o any_o mediator_n as_o mediator_n either_o angel_n or_o saint_n depart_v or_o the_o image_n of_o any_o of_o they_o 15.4_o 1_o sam._n 22.23_o job._n 15.4_o second_o to_o neglect_v prayer_n for_o ourselves_o or_o not_o to_o pray_v for_o another_o and_o for_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n militant_a upon_o earth_n quest_n 23._o what_o be_v the_o particular_a duty_n require_v in_o prayer_n ans_fw-fr there_o be_v many_o particular_a duty_n you_o may_v observe_v these_o in_o brief_a 14.15_o 1_o cor._n 14.15_o 1._o we_o must_v pray_v with_o knowledge_n and_o understanding_n both_o to_o who_o in_o who_o name_n and_o for_o what_o we_o pray_v 1.5_o jam._n 1.5_o 2._o we_o must_v pray_v with_o faith_n and_o in_o christ_n name_n have_v a_o eye_n to_o god_n promise_n of_o those_o thing_n for_o which_o we_o pray_v 3._o we_o must_v pray_v with_o repentance_n that_o our_o sin_n separate_v betwixt_o god_n and_o we_o 16.23_o john_n 16.23_o to_o keep_v good_a thing_n from_o we_o 4._o we_o must_v pray_v with_o reverend_a devotion_n have_v our_o heart_n and_o mind_n firm_o fix_v on_o god_n to_o who_o we_o pray_v 2._o act_n 10.1_o 2._o 5._o in_o sincerity_n pour_v out_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n 15._o 1_o sam._n 1.13_o 15._o 6._o with_o humility_n or_o humbleness_n of_o spirit_n 42._o isa_n 57.15_o ps_n 51.17_o luk._n 22.41_o 42._o submit_v our_o will_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n 7._o with_o fortitude_n even_o wrestle_v by_o faith_n with_o our_o god_n in_o prayer_n until_o we_o conquer_v 12._o gen._n 32.24_o etc._n etc._n hos_fw-la 12._o 8._o with_o fervency_n and_o zeal_n of_o spirit_n for_o the_o grace_n we_o do_v pray_v for_o even_o with_o tear_n
sigh_n and_o groan_n of_o the_o spirit_n unto_o god_n at_o least_o in_o our_o desire_n 27._o jam._n 5.10_o rom._n 8.26_o 27._o 9_o by_o way_n of_o covenant_n 5._o jer._n 50.4_o 5._o or_o renew_v of_o our_o covenant_n and_o perform_v our_o vow_n to_o the_o lord_n 10._o with_o perseverance_n give_v the_o lord_n no_o rest_n until_o according_a to_o his_o promise_n 7._o 1_o thes_n 5.17_o gen._n 32.10_o 11._o isa_n 62.6_o 7._o he_o grant_v the_o lawful_a desire_n of_o our_o soul_n so_o far_o as_o they_o may_v be_v for_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o good_a of_o his_o church_n or_o that_o he_o make_v jerusalem_n a_o praise_n in_o the_o earth_n quest_n 24._o what_o be_v the_o particular_a sin_n contrary_a to_o these_o particular_a duty_n in_o prayer_n answ_n there_o be_v divers_a particular_a sin_n opposite_a to_o these_o duty_n relate_v to_o the_o manner_n of_o prayer_n and_o especial_o these_o that_o follow_v first_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n to_o pray_v ignorant_o not_o understand_v to_o who_o etc._n mar._n 10.35_o etc._n etc._n in_o who_o name_n or_o for_o what_o we_o pray_v 7._o heb._n 11.6_o jam._n 1.6_o 7._o second_o to_o pray_v without_o faith_n or_o any_o eye_n to_o a_o promise_n that_o we_o may_v have_v ground_n to_o hope_v for_o obtain_v of_o that_o we_o desire_v etc._n gen._n 4.5_o isa_n 1.15_o pro._n 28.9_o judg._n 10.10_o etc._n etc._n three_o to_o pray_v without_o repentance_n so_o as_o god_n will_v not_o accept_v our_o person_n or_o prayer_n but_o both_o be_v abominable_a in_o his_o sight_n 15.9_o jer._n 14.10_o etc._n etc._n &_o 4.14_o mat._n 15.9_o four_o to_o pray_v without_o reverence_n and_o devotion_n with_o wander_a imagination_n or_o vain_a distraction_n in_o this_o holy_a service_n etc._n isa_n 15.1_o etc._n etc._n five_o to_o pray_v formal_o without_o sincerity_n 4.6_o luk._n 18.11_o 12._o jam._n 4.6_o six_o to_o pray_v without_o humility_n ot_fw-mi sense_n of_o our_o own_o unworthiness_n or_o submission_n to_o the_o holy_a will_n of_o the_o most_o bless_a god_n yet_o august_n confess_v lib._n o_o lord_n give_v i_o chastity_n but_o do_v not_o give_v it_o yet_o seven_o to_o pray_v without_o spiritual_a fortitude_n or_o any_o wrestle_n with_o god_n or_o to_o pray_v faint_o as_o augustine_n before_o his_o conversion_n for_o chastity_n as_o desire_v and_o not_o care_v whether_o his_o petition_n be_v grant_v or_o not_o eight_o 2._o psal_n 77.1_o 2._o to_o pray_v without_o zeal_n or_o fervency_n without_o sight_n or_o sense_n of_o the_o want_n or_o what_o we_o pray_v for_o 29._o mark_n 2.19_o 29._o or_o of_o the_o misery_n under_o which_o we_o lie_v without_o sorrow_n of_o affliction_n of_o spirit_n for_o the_o absence_n of_o christ_n in_o respect_n of_o that_o present_a distress_n in_o which_o we_o be_v nine_o 35.1_o gen._n 35.1_o to_o pray_v without_o renew_v our_o covenant_n or_o pay_v our_o vow_n unto_o our_o god_n ten_o 12.23_o john_n 15.4_o 1_o sam._n 12.23_o to_o pray_v without_o perseverance_n to_o surcease_v or_o leave_v off_o prayer_n to_o this_o great_a god_n for_o our_o felve_n or_o for_o the_o church_n and_o people_n god_n quest_n 25._o what_o shall_v the_o meditation_n of_o these_o sin_n evein_n in_o our_o prayer_n work_v upon_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n ans_fw-fr first_o to_o the_o wicked_a man_n out_o of_o christ_n 21.4_o pro._n 28.9_o &_o 21.4_o it_o may_v be_v a_o schoolmaster_n to_o ead_v they_o to_o christ_n teach_v they_o that_o even_o their_o prayer_n and_o much_o more_o their_o plow_a be_v sin_n and_o therefore_o they_o shall_v not_o eat_v nor_o sleep_v in_o quiet_a until_o they_o come_v into_o christ_n and_o find_v pardon_n quest_n 26._o but_o what_o may_v it_o teach_v god_n child_n ans_fw-fr first_o to_o see_v that_o when_o we_o have_v do_v all_o thtt_n we_o can_v we_o be_v unprofitable_a servant_n we_o can_v do_v no_o duty_n so_o well_o as_o we_o shall_v and_o therefore_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o christ_n and_o justification_n by_o christ_n without_o who_o there_o be_v no_o salvation_n 4.12_o 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danger_n 12.1_o rom._n 12.1_o or_o any_o other_o mercy_n receive_v either_o spiritual_a or_o temporal_a quest_n 30._o what_o in_o the_o contrary_a sin_n forbid_v 110.12_o deu._n 32._o 5_o 6_o 7._o luk._n 27.17_o hab._n 1.16_o isa_n 42.8_o ps_n 110.12_o ans_fw-fr to_o be_v ingrateful_a by_o sin_v against_o god_n or_o to_o neglect_v to_o glorify_v god_n for_o his_o favour_n bestow_v or_o to_o sacrifice_v to_o our_o own_o net_n or_o give_v the_o praise_n to_o any_o other_o which_o be_v due_a to_o god_n quest_n 31._o what_o be_v the_o particular_a duty_n require_v in_o thanksgiving_n ans_fw-fr there_o be_v divers_a you_o may_v observe_v these_o four_o first_o a_o acknowledgement_n of_o the_o blessing_n and_o grace_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v we_o 9.5_o gen_n 32.10_o neh._n 9.5_o to_o be_v far_o above_o all_o that_o we_o can_v do_v and_z above_z and_o beyond_o all_o thanksgiving_n and_o praise_n that_o can_v come_v from_o we_o 7._o gen._n 28.20_o 21._o psal_n 16.5_o 6_o 7._o 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or_o adversity_n three_o to_o conceal_v the_o lord_n favour_n 9_o 2_o king_n 7_o 9_o and_o not_o to_o tell_v other_o what_o the_o lord_n have_v do_v for_o our_o soul_n that_o we_o may_v praise_v the_o lord_n together_o four_o 15.9_o isa_n 64.7_o not_o like_o the_o woman_n lu._n 15.9_o not_o to_o stir_v up_o other_o to_o to_o praise_v the_o lord_n for_o his_o goodness_n quest_n 33._o these_o be_v the_o duty_n require_v and_o sin_n forbid_v for_o private_a or_o ordinary_a praise_n but_o what_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o extraordinary_a praise_v god_n with_o feast_v and_o joyfulness_n ans_fw-fr extraordinary_a praise_n be_v when_o the_o church_n of_o god_n for_o some_o great_a and_o extraordinary_a mercy_n receive_v 10._o 1_o chron._n 16.8_o etc._n etc._n 2_o chron._n 20.26_o 27_o neh._n 8.9_o 10._o do_v celebrate_v a_o day_n of_o praise_n solemn_o glorify_v of_o the_o lord_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n in_o the_o comfortable_a sober_a use_n of_o the_o creature_n remember_v our_o friend_n and_o especial_o give_v gift_n to_o the_o poor_a that_o they_o may_v rejoice_v with_o we_o and_o praise_v the_o lord_n quest_n 34._o you_o have_v answer_v concern_v the_o three_o first_o part_n of_o god_n solemn_a worship_n now_o what_o i_o pray_v yond_o be_v the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o four_o and_o last_o you_o name_v to_o wit_n covenant_n and_o renew_v of_o our_o vow_n and_o covenant_n before_o the_o lord_n answ_n to_o understand_v this_o we_o must_v distinguish_v of_o covenant_n vow_n and_o promise_v they_o be_v of_o two_o sort_n first_o that_o general_a covenant_n and_o promise_v or_o vow_n which_o god_n people_n make_v with_o god_n in_o christ_n in_o baptism_n and_o renew_v again_o and_o again_o in_o tha_z lord_n supper_n 2._o gen._n 17.7_o 8_o 2._o this_o be_v a_o absolute_a duty_n and_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n require_v in_o this_o command_n etc._n exo._n 19.4_o etc._n etc._n &_o 20.1_o etc._n etc._n deut._n 5.23_o etc._n etc._n &_o 26.17_o josh_n 24.19_o etc._n etc._n gen._n 28.20_o etc._n etc._n that_o at_o the_o lord_n do_v give_v himself_o to_o be_v our_o god_n and_o christ_n as_o a_o reconcile_a god_n and_o father_n and_o take_v his_o church_n and_o child_n to_o be_v his_o people_n so_o god_n people_n be_v bind_v and_o it_o be_v tneir_n duty_n again_o not_o only_o to_o take_v the_o lord_n for_o their_o god_n but_o to_o covenant_n vow_n and_o promise_v and_o bind_v themselves_o mutual_o by_o vow_n and_o covenant_n to_o be_v god_n people_n and_o to_o give_v up_o themselves_o whole_o to_o be_v the_o lord_n servant_n and_o by_o all_o way_n and_o mean_n to_o glorify_v god_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n quest_n 35._o but_o be_v this_o renew_n of_o this_o covenant_n vow_n and_o general_a promise_n and_o bind_v of_o ourselves_o to_o god_n by_o vow_n and_o covenant_n a_o duty_n when_o the_o lord_n call_v for_o it_o by_o a_o extraordinary_a occasion_n either_o of_o his_o trial_n of_o we_o by_o danger_n and_o adversity_n or_o by_o mercy_n in_o deliverance_n from_o danger_n and_o enemy_n in_o time_n of_o danger_n ans_fw-fr yes_o certain_o 5._o gen._n 35.1_o 1._o sam._n 7_o 2_o etc._n etc._n 2_o chron._n 15.10_o etc._n etc._n jer._n 50.4_o 5._o it_o be_v no_o more_o but_o a_o duty_n for_o a_o man_n or_o woman_n in_o particular_a or_o a_o church_n ard_z nation_n in_o general_n upon_o extraordinaty_a occasion_n of_o god_n providence_n in_o adversity_n or_o prosperity_n to_o seek_v the_o lord_n by_o way_n of_o covenant_n and_o renew_v of_o our_o vow_n and_o covenant_n with_o our_o god_n in_o christ_n quest_n 36._o you_o have_v answer_v concern_v the_o general_a covenant_n vow_n and_o promise_v in_o baptism_n and_o the_o renew_n of_o that_o promise_n vow_v or_o protestation_n of_o a_o child_n of_o god_n in_o particular_a or_o the_o church_n and_o people_n of_o god_n in_o general_n as_o upon_o special_a occasion_n what_o be_v special_a vow_n ans_fw-fr special_a vow_n and_o protestation_n 76.42_o gen._n 28.21_o 22._o psal_n 66.14_o etc._n etc._n &_o 76.42_o or_o promise_v to_o god_n for_o some_o special_a cause_n be_v to_o be_v make_v by_o fit_a person_n of_o thing_n lawful_a and_o in_o our_o own_o power_n in_o a_o right_a manner_n 20._o num._n 30.1_o etc._n etc._n psa_n 116.12_o 13._o jer._n 35.6_o 7_o 8._o deut._n 7.2_o etc._n etc._n num._n 16.3_o 33._o 1_o sam._n 6.19_o 20._o &_o 6.7_o eph._n 5.15_o jer._n 51.45_o rev._n 18._o job._n 22.21_o 1_o cor._n 9.27_o psa_fw-la 132.1_o 2_o 3._o 1_o cor._n 9.11_o &_o 16.1_o 3._o rom._n 14.23_o john_n 4.24_o 2_o cor._n 5.19_o 20._o and_o to_o a_o right_a end_n to_o glorify_v god_n and_o as_o furtherance_n for_o avoid_v of_o sin_n or_o occasion_n of_o sin_n or_o of_o performance_n of_o some_o duty_n or_o of_o declaration_n of_o our_o thankfulness_n for_o some_o special_a mercy_n receive_v as_o first_o not_o to_o drink_v wine_n or_o strong_a drink_n to_o avoid_v drunken_a company_n and_o all_o occasion_n of_o familiarity_n of_o such_o as_o may_v entice_v to_o any_o sin_n as_o not_o to_o have_v familiarity_n with_o atheist_n or_o papist_n or_o any_o who_o may_v draw_v we_o to_o profaneness_n or_o from_o our_o precise_a and_o strict_a walk_v with_o the_o precise_a god_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n or_o bring_v we_o in_o danger_n of_o god_n judgement_n by_o their_o company_n or_o to_o spend_v some_o time_n daily_o in_o secret_a acquaintance_n with_o god_n and_o second_o to_o do_v some_o special_a good_a as_o to_o give_v some_o part_n of_o our_o estate_n for_o maintenance_n of_o the_o preach_a of_o the_o gospel_n where_o it_o be_v want_v or_o so_o much_o yearly_a out_o of_o our_o increase_n and_o gain_v to_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n or_o to_o the_o poor_a of_o christ_n in_o thankfulness_n to_o god_n for_o his_o mercy_n in_o deliverance_n from_o special_a danger_n or_o communicate_v to_o we_o some_o special_a favour_n and_o all_o this_o in_o faith_n spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n as_o unto_o god_n our_o god_n reconcile_v unto_o we_o in_o christ_n jesus_n 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7.51_o prov._n 20.25_o malac._n 3.8_o 9_o or_o resist_v or_o revile_v or_o discontent_n the_o minister_n of_o jesus_n chrst_n in_o or_o about_o their_o ministerial_a office_n or_o any_o other_o unlawful_a way_n be_v a_o sin_n five_o to_o take_v away_o or_o keep_v back_o from_o they_o any_o part_n of_o that_o honourable_a maintenance_n or_o countenance_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o they_o by_o the_o ordinance_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n 7._o 1_o thess_n 5.17_o galat._n 6.6_o 7._o be_v sacrilege_n a_o rob_v and_o mock_v of_o god_n and_o a_o odious_a sin_n and_o more_o particular_o what_o be_v approve_v of_o by_o the_o lawful_a magistrate_n 6.7_o john_n 15.20_o 21._o john_n 16.1_o 2_o 3._o act_n 9.25_o 2_o cor._n 11.32.33_o luke_n 11.49_o 50._o acts._n 8.2_o 3_o act_n 9.4_o 5_o luk._n 19.27_o 2_o sam_n 6.7_o six_o to_o persecute_v betray_v or_o not_o to_o defend_v and_o preserve_v the_o minister_n of_o jesus_n christ_n by_o all_o lawful_a and_o good_a mean_n in_o their_o life_n good_n good_a name_n and_o especial_o in_o and_o for_o the_o execution_n of_o their_o ministerial_a office_n be_v a_o sin_n and_o the_o property_n and_o mark_n of_o wicked_a man_n who_o christ_n will_v one_o day_n take_v for_o his_o enemy_n who_o refuse_v to_o have_v he_o to_o rule_v over_o they_o seven_o for_o any_o to_o intrude_v themselves_o into_o the_o office_n of_o christ_n minister_n 20._o 2_o chron._n 26.19_o 20._o or_o to_o usurp_v a_o ministerial_a office_n in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n for_o which_o he_o have_v no_o call_n from_o christ_n nor_o ground_n or_o title_n from_o the_o word_n of_o god_n 5.4_o heb._n 5.4_o be_v certain_o a_o sin_n a_o odious_a sin_n against_o christ_n jesus_n quest_n 34._o you_o have_v reveal_v by_o scripture_n and_o light_n from_o christ_n in_o the_o scripture_n what_o be_v the_o duty_n require_v and_o the_o sinneâ—_n forbid_v both_o of_o christ_n minister_n anâ—_n of_o the_o people_n over_o who_o the_o holy_a ghost_n hatâ—_n make_v they_o overseer_n and_o in_o particular_a how_o the_o people_n ought_v to_o receive_v reverence_n and_o countenance_v their_o minister_n pastor_n and_o teacher_n and_o give_v they_o that_o honourable_a maintenance_n which_o be_v due_a to_o god_n minister_n by_o divine_a right_n and_o according_a to_o the_o ordinance_n of_o the_o lord_n christ_n but_o be_v there_o any_o promise_n of_o blessing_n or_o any_o such_o encouragement_n to_o those_o who_o do_v thus_o receive_v honour_n and_o pay_v free_o that_o honourable_a maintenance_n that_o be_v due_a to_o god_n for_o his_o service_n and_o to_o god_n minister_n for_o their_o labour_n and_o service_n according_a to_o the_o ordinance_n of_o christ_n ans_fw-fr yea_o very_o the_o scripture_n hold_v forth_o diverse_a promise_n to_o this_o effect_n 3.9.10_o prov._n 3.9.10_o as_o that_o in_o the_o proverb_n honour_v the_o lord_n with_o thy_o substance_n and_o with_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o all_o thy_o increase_n so_o shall_v thy_o barn_n be_v fill_v with_o plenty_n and_o thy_o press_n shall_v burst_v out_o with_o new_a wine_n thou_o shall_v be_v sure_a if_o thou_o honour_v god_n in_o his_o service_n or_o faithful_a servant_n 2.30_o 1_o sam._n 2.30_o god_n will_v honour_v thou_o yea_o the_o lord_n bid_v his_o people_n to_o try_v and_o prove_v he_o if_o they_o will_v bring_v in_o the_o maintenance_n of_o his_o ministry_n and_o service_n as_o they_o ought_v 11._o malac._n 3.10_o 11._o if_o he_o will_v not_o open_v the_o window_n of_o heaven_n and_o pour_v a_o blessing_n upon_o they_o and_o he_o will_v bless_v and_o not_o curse_v their_o increase_n and_o christ_n say_v he_o 41._o mat._n 10.40_o 41._o that_o receive_v his_o disciple_n and_o minister_n receive_v he_o and_o they_o that_o receive_v a_o prophet_n in_o the_o name_n of_o a_o prophet_n shall_v receive_v a_o prophet_n reward_n so_o that_o there_o be_v great_a encouragement_n for_o saint_n and_o all_o god_n people_n to_o perform_v their_o duty_n herein_o quest_n 35._o be_v there_o any_o think_v you_o that_o love_v the_o lord_n jesus_n that_o will_v not_o love_v and_o honour_v his_o faithful_a minister_n and_o willing_o give_v they_o all_o respect_n due_a to_o they_o by_o the_o ordinance_n of_o christ_n ans_fw-fr certain_o all_o man_n have_v not_o faith_n and_o some_o be_v unreasonable_a and_o wicked_a man_n 3.2_o 2_o thess_n 3.2_o who_o love_v not_o christ_n nor_o his_o minister_n i_o have_v hear_v divers_a minister_n complain_v 17._o gens_n 47.22.26_o 2_o chron._n 36.16_o 17._o that_o in_o some_o part_n they_o have_v be_v use_v far_o worse_o than_o the_o egyptian_n use_v their_o priest_n they_o find_v no_o favour_n but_o have_v be_v subject_a to_o divers_a abuse_n which_o be_v a_o fearful_a sin_n that_o once_o bring_v a_o foreign_a enemy_n upon_o god_n own_o people_n but_o now_o we_o hope_v better_a thing_n that_o as_o the_o lord_n have_v honour_v those_o who_o be_v in_o high_a place_n so_o he_o will_v honour_v they_o with_o one_o grace_n more_o to_o take_v care_n that_o there_o may_v be_v faithful_a and_o honourable_a minister_n place_v in_o every_o congregation_n in_o the_o kingdom_n 5.71_o 1_o tim._n 5.71_o and_o that_o they_o may_v have_v a_o honourable_a maintenance_n due_o pay_v they_o according_a to_o the_o ordinance_n of_o christ_n 9.14_o 1_o cor._n 9.14_o quest_n 36._o i_o have_v receive_v good_a satisfaction_n for_o the_o duty_n of_o minister_n pastor_n and_o teacher_n in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o people_n duty_n unto_o they_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o reverence_n and_o maintenance_n but_o what_o be_v your_o judgement_n i_o pray_v you_o have_v christ_n appoint_v no_o government_n in_o his_o church_n and_o so_o no_o governor_n who_o as_o father_n be_v to_o be_v honour_v and_o who_o be_v to_o be_v as_o ruler_n in_o the_o church_n for_o right_a order_n of_o christ_n discipline_n for_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o good_a of_o his_o church_n what_o light_n from_o christ_n to_o direct_v in_o this_o ans_fw-fr yes_o certain_o as_o the_o scripture_n hold_v forth_o the_o lord_n christ_n himself_o to_o be_v the_o chief_a lord_n and_o governor_n 2.6_o isaia_n 2.6_o 7_o mich._n 5.2_o mat._n 2.6_o yea_o the_o king_n of_o his_o church_n and_o the_o government_n to_o be_v upon_o his_o shoulder_n so_o when_o the_o lord_n christ_n ascend_v up_o into_o heaven_n and_o lead_v captivity_n captive_a and_o give_v gift_n unto_o man_n as_o he_o give_v some_o to_o be_v apostle_n and_o some_o prophet_n some_o pastor_n and_o teacher_n 12.8_o eph._n 4_o 11_o 12._o etc._n etc._n 1_o tim._n 5.17_o rom._n 12.8_o for_o the_o perfect_a of_o the_o saint_n for_o the_o work_n of_o the_o ministry_n for_o the_o edify_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n so_o he_o have_v give_v elder_n 12.7_o 1_o cor._n 12.28_o act_n 6.1_o 2_o 3._o rom._n 12.7_o ruler_n and_o government_n or_o help_n in_o government_n as_o overseer_n deacon_n minister_n and_o officer_n for_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n quest_n 37._o but_o who_o be_v these_o elder_n and_o officer_n that_o be_v to_o have_v government_n in_o the_o church_n ans_fw-fr first_o it_o be_v evident_a in_o scripture_n that_o the_o same_o man_n who_o be_v call_v in_o scripture_n presbyter_n 28._o act_n 20.17_o 28._o or_o elder_n and_o ruler_n they_o be_v call_v overseer_n or_o bishop_n and_o pastor_n 5.17_o 1_o tim._n 5.17_o such_o as_o must_v labour_v in_o the_o word_n and_o doctrine_n and_o not_o only_o take_v heed_n to_o all_o the_o flock_n over_o which_o the_o holy_a ghost_n have_v make_v they_o overseer_n 9_o titus_n 1.5_o 6_o 7_o 8_o 9_o but_o feed_v the_o church_n of_o god_n which_o he_o have_v purchase_v with_o his_o own_o blood_n 29.28_o act_n 29.28_o so_o that_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o the_o same_o man_n who_o be_v pastor_n and_o teacher_n have_v authority_n from_o christ_n to_o be_v elder_n 4._o 1_o pet._n 5.2_o 3_o 4._o and_o ruler_n in_o the_o church_n although_o they_o be_v not_o to_o lord_n it_o over_o god_n heritage_n but_o to_o be_v ensample_n to_o the_o flock_n as_o st._n seter_n hold_v forth_o the_o light_n of_o christ_n unto_o the_o church_n quest_n 38._o be_v there_o no_o other_o elder_n or_o rule_v officer_n in_o the_o church_n but_o pastor_n and_o teacher_n and_o such_o as_o labour_v public_o in_o preach_v and_o so_o in_o the_o word_n and_o doctrine_n ans_fw-fr divers_a learned_a man_n do_v affirm_v from_o that_o place_n of_o the_o apostle_n to_o timothy_n england_n aretius_n piscâ—tor_fw-la beza_n in_o 1_o tim._n 5.17_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o cor._n 12.28_o heb._n 13.17_o 24._o the_o church_n of_o gâ—neva_n the_o chu_n ch_z of_o scotland_n and_o holland_n frâ—nce_n nâ—w_v england_n and_o nâ—w_o england_n the_o elder_n that_o rule_v well_o be_v worthy_a of_o double_a honour_n especial_o those_o that_o labour_n in_o word_n and_o
doctrine_n and_o principal_o from_o the_o word_n especial_o imply_v a_o difference_n and_o distinction_n of_o elder_n as_o be_v it_o a_o note_n of_o distinction_n in_o other_o place_n of_o scripture_n as_o you_o may_v read_v gal._n 6.10_o do_v good_a to_o all_o especial_o to_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n and_o 1_o tim._n 4.10_o who_o be_v the_o savioviour_n of_o all_o especial_o of_o they_o that_o believe_v as_o also_o from_o other_o place_n of_o scripture_n that_o beside_o pastor_n and_o preacher_n there_o be_v other_o elder_n assistant_n to_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n and_o help_n in_o government_n as_o divers_a reform_a church_n have_v use_v and_o yet_o have_v in_o their_o practice_n of_o discipline_n quest_n 39_o what_o kind_n of_o grace_n or_o qualification_n ought_v elder_n ruler_n deacon_n or_o church_n officer_n be_v endow_v with_o that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a to_o govern_v in_o the_o church_n ans_fw-fr very_o elder_n and_o deacon_n and_o minister_n or_o any_o ruler_n in_o the_o church_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n they_o ought_v to_o be_v spiritual_a heavenly-minded_n man_n 2.3_o act_n 6.1_o 2.3_o endue_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 3.17_o james_n 3.17_o man_n of_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n in_o religion_n endue_v with_o wisdom_n 3.9_o 1_o tim._n 3.9_o that_o be_v from_o above_o 2._o 2_o tim._n 2.1_o 2._o pure_a peaceable_a gentle_a full_a of_o mercy_n and_o good_a fruit_n without_o partiality_n or_o hypocrisy_n sound_n and_o sincere_a in_o the_o faith_n 5.14_o heb._n 5.14_o prudent_a hold_v the_o mystery_n of_o faith_n in_o a_o pure_a conscience_n grave_n sober_a 14._o titus_n 1.9.13_o 14._o not_o give_v to_o drink_v patient_a able_a in_o meekness_n to_o instruct_v those_o who_o oppose_v themselves_o 7._o 1_o tim._n 3.8_o 2_o tim._n 2.23_o 24_o etc._n etc._n titus_n 1.5_o 6_o 7._o not_o proud_a as_o lord_n of_o god_n inheritage_n but_o of_o blameless_a life_n and_o conversation_n humble_a mind_a that_o they_o may_v show_v themselves_o 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unbelieved_n profane_a scandalous_a impenitent_a person_n be_v keep_v away_o to_o separate_v the_o precious_a from_o the_o vile_a they_o be_v to_o assist_v in_o christian_a exhortation_n in_o godly_a and_o brotherly_a admonition_n reprehension_n counsel_n comfort_n yea_o to_o assist_v not_o only_o in_o suspension_n from_o the_o sacrament_n that_o lesser_a but_o in_o that_o great_a censure_n of_o excommunication_n if_o necessity_n require_v they_o be_v to_o assist_v in_o overseeing_a or_o watch_v over_o the_o flock_n according_a to_o their_o place_n and_o power_n 21.3_o mat._n 18.17_o 18_o 19_o 20._o 1_o cor._n 5.3_o 4_o 5_o etc._n etc._n james_n 5.15_o 16._o act_n 6.1_o 2_o 3._o zach._n 14.5_o â—1_n revel_v 21.3_o in_o visit_v of_o the_o sick_a and_o have_v eye_n with_o the_o deacon_n who_o office_n be_v to_o take_v care_n for_o the_o poor_a saint_n and_o good_n of_o the_o church_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o benefit_n of_o saint_n in_o faith_n and_o holiness_n that_o the_o lord_n may_v be_v find_v to_o dwell_v in_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o his_o saint_n with_o delight_n thus_o the_o duty_n of_o spiritual_a father_n quest_n 41._o now_o what_o be_v duty_n command_v and_o sin_n forbid_v of_o civil_a parent_n and_o child_n in_o the_o civil_a political_a or_o common_a wealth_n estate_n in_o the_o relation_n between_o magistrate_n king_n prince_n governor_n and_o people_n or_o subject_n ans_fw-fr i_o shall_v touch_v these_o but_o very_o brief_o for_o present_a and_o what_o follow_v also_o in_o the_o other_o commandment_n but_o first_o for_o duty_n of_o superior_n the_o duty_n of_o all_o magistrate_n charta_fw-la deut._n 17.18_o 19_o 20._o deut._n 18_o 2d_o 2_o sam._n 13.3_o 4._o prov._n 29.4_o 2_o cron._n 28.9_o 2_o sam._n 8._o â—5_n 2_o cor._n 19.5_o 6._o daniel_n 4.34_o 37_o deut._n 16.18_o 19_o 20._o 2_o chron._n 15.10_o prov._n 28._o â—1_n magna_fw-la charta_fw-la king_n prince_n governous_a or_o any_o in_o high_a or_o low_a place_n be_v to_o know_v the_o 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and_o desperate_a enter_v into_o suretyship_n to_o the_o undo_n of_o himself_o wife_n 16._o prov._n 23.29_o deut._n 15.7_o 8_o to_o 16._o child_n or_o any_o other_o be_v sin_n and_o not_o to_o do_v ourselves_o or_o to_o other_o for_o the_o good_a of_o our_o own_o estate_n or_o they_o poor_a brother_n or_o servant_n as_o we_o will_v they_o shall_v in_o justice_n mercy_n 7.12_o mat._n 7.12_o and_o equity_n according_a to_o god_n word_n do_v unto_o we_o be_v a_o sin_n and_o a_o breach_n of_o this_o eight_o commandment_n of_o jehova_n our_o god_n quest_n 9_o certain_o here_o be_v many_o duty_n require_v and_o many_o sin_n forbid_v in_o a_o few_o word_n in_o this_o commandment_n wherein_o do_v the_o light_n of_o grace_n from_o christ_n direct_v we_o to_o make_v a_o right_a use_n of_o this_o light_n and_o rule_v of_o life_n in_o this_o commandment_n ans_fw-fr this_o may_v still_o preach_v unto_o a_o poor_a soul_n a_o extreme_a need_n of_o christ_n both_o as_o a_o justifyer_n and_o a_o sanctifier_n 1.30_o 1_o cor_n 1.30_o and_o teach_v iis_fw-la to_o wait_v daily_o on_o christ_n in_o his_o ordinance_n 15.5_o john_n 1.9_o john_n 12.5_o john_n 15.5_o and_o seek_v daily_o to_o christ_n for_o light_n and_o direction_n and_o for_o virtue_n and_o power_n from_o christ_n to_o glorify_v god_n in_o walk_v just_o and_o righteous_o in_o our_o calling_n and_o carriage_n to_o god_n and_o man_n 4._o zach._n 5.3_o 4._o lest_o we_o sin_n against_o god_n and_o procure_v a_o curse_n upon_o our_o labour_n instead_o of_o a_o blessing_n quest_n 10._o now_o you_o have_v thus_o brief_o giutn_v a_o light_n from_o christ_n for_o direction_n and_o help_v if_o the_o eight_o commandment_n what_o i_o pray_v you_o be_v the_o duty_n command_v and_o the_o sin_n forbid_v in_o the_o nine_o commandment_n thou_o shall_v not_o be_v be_v false_a witness_n against_o thy_o neighbour_n ans_fw-fr the_o lord_n require_v and_o command_v faithful_a testimony_n 4.15_o prov._n 14.5_o 25._o psal_n 15.2_o prov._n 12.19_o epla_fw-la 4.15_o when_o man_n be_v call_v to_o witness_v truth_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n to_o speak_v the_o truth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o heart_n that_o the_o heart_n and_o tongue_n shall_v agree_v to_o declare_v the_o truth_n when_o it_o be_v to_o god_n glory_n and_o good_a of_o our_o neighbour_n 23.2.6_o deut._n 1.16_o 17._o exod._n 23.2.6_o when_o right_o and_o lawful_o we_o be_v call_v to_o it_o for_o judge_n and_o magistrate_n to_o give_v righteous_a judgement_n minister_n to_o preach_v truth_n 17._o rom._n 9.11_o zach._n 8.16_o 17._o for_o lawyer_n to_o speak_v truth_n in_o plead_v the_o cause_n of_o poor_a or_o rich_a not_o to_o hinder_v but_o to_o further_a justice_n and_o equity_n 23._o prov._n 22.1_o mat._n 10.16_o 1_o cor._n 10.31_o prov._n 23._o to_o preserve_v the_o good_a name_n of_o a_o man_n self_n or_o neighbour_n in_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n with_o the_o right_a order_n of_o our_o tongue_n in_o wisdom_n and_o truth_n upon_o all_o occasion_n 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22.21_o ezek._n 22.6_o 7._o ezra_n 4.19_o dan._n 6.7_o 8_o isai_n 10.1_o 2_o luke_n 18.2_o 3_o 4_o 5._o superior_a inferior_a or_o equal_n or_o their_o estate_n inward_a or_o outward_a all_o conceal_n of_o truth_n not_o witness_v all_o wrest_n or_o deprave_v of_o action_n or_o word_n contrary_a to_o the_o mind_n of_o the_o speaker_n or_o doer_n all_o false_a teach_n and_o lie_v all_o unjust_a judgement_n without_o due_a trial_n and_o examination_n to_o find_v out_o truth_n and_o all_o err_a in_o judgement_n contrary_a to_o truth_n all_o plead_n of_o lawyer_n against_o truth_n and_o all_o wrest_n of_o judgement_n for_o bribe_n or_o by-respect_n or_o hinder_v the_o right_a execution_n of_o judgement_n by_o unjust_a writ_n of_o error_n contrary_n to_o right_n and_o truth_n to_o oppress_v a_o poor_a man_n and_o his_o just_a cause_n in_o law_n or_o conscience_n all_o unjust_a record_n or_o conceal_v truth_n all_o decree_n order_n and_o ordinance_n contrary_a to_o the_o right_a rule_n of_o truth_n or_o equity_n all_o false_a delay_n or_o pretence_n to_o delay_v petitioner_n for_o justice_n and_o right_n like_a as_o the_o unjust_a judge_n do_v the_o poor_a widow_n 23.1_o rom._n 1.31_o psal_n 15.3_o exo._n 23.1_o all_o these_o be_v both_o theft_n and_o false_a witness_n bear_v sin_n against_o the_o eight_o &_o nine_o commandment_n all_o covenant_n break_v all_o credulous_a receive_n of_o false_a rumour_n and_o report_n and_o nourish_v they_o by_o rash_a believe_v of_o they_o or_o relate_v they_o to_o other_o 22.9_o nehe._n 6.6_o 7._o ezek._n 22.9_o all_o carry_v tale_n lie_v and_o speak_v untruth_n to_o deceive_v in_o jest_n or_o earnest_n all_o officious_a or_o pernirious_a lie_n in_o trade_n buy_v 19.16_o levit._fw-la 19.16_o sell_v or_o otherwise_o all_o not_o rule_v the_o tongue_n and_o all_o other_o way_n and_o mean_n of_o hurt_v with_o the_o tongue_n by_o any_o idle_a unprofitable_a or_o sinful_a word_n whatsoever_o etc._n james_n 3.2_o 3._o etc._n etc._n quest_n 12._o certain_o christ_n in_o this_o glass_n of_o the_o law_n give_v a_o light_n to_o find_v out_o many_o sin_n and_o fail_v even_o in_o the_o best_a much_o more_o the_o abomination_n of_o wicked_a man_n 6.5_o gen._n 6.5_o who_o be_v senseless_a of_o the_o villainy_n of_o their_o own_o evil_a heart_n what_o benefit_n may_v we_o reap_v by_o this_o ans_fw-fr first_o 12.36_o mat._n 12.36_o to_o teach_v wicked_a man_n to_o tremble_v the_o sin_n of_o who_o word_n be_v sufficient_a to_o dam_v they_o for_o ever_o in_o hell_n fire_n second_o to_o teach_v they_o to_o prize_v the_o gospel_n which_o bring_v they_o news_n of_o a_o saviour_n 23.26_o prov._n 23.26_o and_o to_o wait_v on_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n if_o at_o any_o time_n christ_n will_v give_v they_o repentance_n and_o faith_n in_o christ_n jesus_n 13._o heb._n 13.5_o phil._n 3.11_o 12_o 13._o that_o they_o may_v be_v deliver_v out_o of_o the_o snare_n of_o the_o devil_n who_o be_v take_v captive_a by_o he_o at_o his_o will_n three_o to_o teach_v god_n child_n to_o fly_v daily_o to_o christ_n and_o meet_v christ_n in_o his_o ordinance_n 11._o 2_o pet._n 1.9_o 10_o 11._o as_o to_o gain_v more_o assurance_n of_o pardon_n even_o of_o their_o sinful_a word_n so_o for_o power_n to_o set_v a_o watch_n before_o their_o mouth_n 2._o psal_n 39.1_o 2._o and_o to_o keep_v the_o dor_n of_o their_o lip_n that_o they_o sin_v not_o in_o their_o word_n etc._n eph._n 4.29_o etc._n etc._n but_o that_o no_o corrupt_a communication_n come_v out_o of_o their_o mouth_n but_o that_o which_o be_v good_a to_o the_o use_n of_o edify_v that_o it_o may_v minister_v grace_n to_o the_o hearer_n as_o become_v those_o who_o have_v receive_v true_a light_n from_o christ_n quest_n 13._o you_o be_v now_o come_v by_o god_n goodness_n and_o light_n from_o christ_n to_o the_o ten_o and_o last_o commandment_n of_o the_o decalogue_n tell_v i_o pray_v you_o what_o be_v the_o duty_n command_v and_o the_o sin_n forbid_v in_o this_o commandment_n thou_o shall_v not_o covet_v thy_o neighbour_n house_n thou_o shall_v not_o covet_v thy_o neighbour_n wife_n nor_o his_o manservant_n nor_o his_o maid-servant_n nor_o his_o ox_n nor_o his_o ass_n nor_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v thy_o neighbour_n ans_fw-fr to_o open_v the_o commandment_n a_o little_a and_o then_o to_o give_v you_o the_o duty_n note_n first_o that_o whereas_o moses_n here_o use_v the_o hebrew_n word_n tatehmod_v covet_v in_o deut._n 5.21_o he_o use_v the_o word_n tithaweh_n desire_n which_o the_o hebrew_n make_v less_o then_o to_o covet_v imply_v a_o prohibition_n of_o the_o least_o desire_n or_o thought_n to_o commit_v sin_n in_o wrong_v our_o neighbour_n so_o much_o as_o in_o our_o heart_n or_o desire_n and_o in_o deuterinomy_n the_o wife_n be_v name_v before_o the_o house_n and_o the_o field_n be_v add_v which_o be_v not_o name_v here_o second_o you_o may_v observe_v the_o object_n of_o this_o covet_v or_o desire_v prohibit_v thou_o shall_v not_o covet_v first_o in_o particular_a not_o thy_o neighbour_n house_n second_o not_o his_o wife_n three_o not_o his_o manservant_n four_o not_o his_o maide-servant_n five_o not_o his_o ox_n six_o not_o his_o ass_n seven_o in_o the_o general_a nor_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v thy_o neighbour_n now_o the_o duty_n the_o lord_n require_v be_v 23.26_o prov._n 23.26_o we_o shall_v give_v god_n our_o heart_n and_o every_o man_n and_o woman_n shall_v be_v content_a in_o their_o mind_n 13.5_o heb._n 13.5_o heart_n and_o affection_n with_o that_o outward_a estate_n and_o condition_n in_o which_o it_o have_v please_v god_n to_o place_v they_o 13._o phil._n 4.11_o 12_o 13._o to_o behave_v themselves_o well_o towards_o their_o neighbour_n not_o only_o in_o outward_a action_n but_o inward_o in_o affection_n and_o to_o declare_v their_o love_n out_o of_o a_o pure_a heart_n use_v all_o mean_n to_o cherish_v and_o keep_v good_a thought_n 4.23_o luke_n 10.27_o galat._n 5.17_o phil._n 4.8_o 1_o thess_n 5.23_o prov._n 4.23_o desire_n and_o affection_n in_o their_o heart_n and_o to_o banish_v or_o keep_v evil_a lust_n and_o desire_n out_o that_o by_o the_o strength_n of_o christ_n they_o may_v be_v careful_a not_o to_o sin_n so_o much_o as_o in_o a_o lust_n or_o desire_n or_o thought_n against_o god_n or_o their_o neighbour_n quest_n 14._o now_o you_o have_v hold_v forth_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o affirmative_a part_n of_o this_o commandment_n what_o i_o pray_v you_o be_v the_o sin_n prohibit_v and_o what_o light_n from_o christ_n the_o great_a prophet_n of_o his_o church_n to_o reveal_v these_o in_o the_o sacred_a scripture_n ans_fw-fr first_o in_o general_a the_o lord_n prohibit_v all_o sinful_a or_o evil_a concupiscence_n 7.7_o rom._n 7.7_o and_o lust_n or_o desire_n of_o the_o heart_n even_o before_o consent_v of_o will_n 3.5_o coloss_n 3.5_o original_a corruption_n and_o pollution_n of_o heart_n 15.19_o gen._n 8.21_o mat._n 15.19_o the_o root_n of_o evil_a lust_n and_o desire_n all_o actual_a particular_a unlawful_a passion_n lust_n and_o desire_n of_o the_o soul_n 2._o mat._n 5.22.38_o 1_o john_n 2._o yea_o the_o very_a lust_n of_o the_o eye_n as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v he_o that_o look_v upon_o a_o woman_n to_o lust_n after_o she_o 1.31.1_o 15_o 16._o jo_n 1.31.1_o have_v commit_v adultery_n with_o she_o in_o his_o heart_n and_o he_o that_o be_v but_o angry_a with_o his_o brother_n unadvised_o be_v in_o danger_n of_o judgement_n 55.7_o mat._n 5.22_o joshua_n 7.21_o psal_n 19.7_o heb._n 4_o 12.13_o isai_n 55.7_o so_o that_o in_o this_o the_o perfection_n preciseness_n and_o exact_a strictness_n of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n appear_v above_o all_o humane_a law_n whatsoever_o because_o they_o only_o take_v hold_v of_o man_n sin_v in_o word_n or_o action_n 27.26_o prov._n 24.9_o jere._n 17.9_o 10._o genes_n 6.5_o james_n 2.10_o 11._o deut._n 27.26_o not_o of_o evil_a thought_n except_o they_o be_v make_v manifest_a but_o the_o lord_n search_v the_o very_a heart_n and_o sinful_a lust_n desire_n imagination_n and_o thought_n of_o the_o heart_n make_v they_o guilty_a before_o god_n and_o subject_a man_n to_o the_o curse_n as_o breaker_n of_o god_n most_o holy_a law_n quest_n 15._o bless_a be_v god_n that_o you_o have_v receive_v this_o light_n from_o christ_n to_o declare_v the_o mind_n of_o god_n in_o these_o ten_o commandment_n both_o concern_v duty_n command_v and_o sin_n forbid_v yea_o even_o to_o the_o very_a thought_n lust_n and_o desire_n of_o our_o soul_n good_a or_o evil_a now_o what_o profit_n or_o benefit_n may_v the_o knowledge_n of_o this_o bring_v to_o a_o christian_a soul_n and_o what_o light_n from_o christ_n to_o make_v a_o right_a use_n of_o this_o that_o god_n have_v reveal_v by_o christ_n and_o his_o spirit_n in_o the_o explication_n of_o these_o direction_n for_o
thirty_o year_n study_n and_o pain_n night_n and_o day_n rend_v in_o piece_n and_o take_v away_o the_o great_a part_n then_o and_o the_o rest_n after_o from_o a_o garrison_n of_o the_o parliament_n manor_n w._n manor_n take_v by_o the_o same_o earl_n of_o newcastle_n army_n and_o for_o all_o my_o loss_n beside_o what_o will_v be_v due_a to_o i_o upon_o the_o public_a faith_n i_o expect_v no_o recompense_n but_o from_o the_o lord_n except_o it_o please_v god_n to_o settle_v the_o kingdom_n in_o truth_n and_o peace_n and_o to_o enable_v your_o honourable_a house_n of_o parliament_n according_a to_o your_o religious_a declaration_n to_o take_v notice_n of_o my_o loss_n as_o of_o other_o my_o brethren_n and_o companion_n in_o the_o same_o tribulation_n your_o faithful_a friend_n and_o to_o direct_v a_o way_n of_o reparation_n as_o to_o your_o wisdom_n and_o piety_n shall_v seem_v most_o convenient_a that_o declaration_n of_o both_o kingdom_n although_o i_o can_v say_v it_o be_v a_o encouragement_n unto_o i_o because_o i_o have_v lose_v all_o before_o yet_o i_o may_v say_v it_o be_v a_o a_o ground_n of_o comfort_n in_o faith_n and_o hope_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v work_v mighty_o for_o these_o kingdom_n and_o so_o there_o may_v be_v some_o expectation_n of_o outward_a good_a and_o reparation_n again_o in_o god_n due_a time_n to_o i_o or_o i_o i_o must_v beg_v pardon_n for_o this_o digression_n and_o yet_o this_o i_o can_v but_o declare_v 29.18_o hos_fw-la 4.1_o 2._o prov._n 29.18_o that_o i_o be_o assure_v this_o abominable_a blind_a profane_a superstitious_a ignorance_n not_o only_o in_o that_o but_o in_o other_o part_n of_o the_o kingdom_n be_v one_o principal_a occasion_n of_o these_o and_o the_o like_a sad_a misery_n both_o to_o i_o and_o many_o thousand_o in_o the_o land_n 3._o joh._n 16.1_o 2_o 3._o especial_o the_o religious_a part_n who_o have_v common_o be_v the_o object_n of_o the_o malice_n and_o rapine_n of_o these_o ignorant_a profane_a or_o 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the_o performance_n of_o a_o duty_n be_v sin_n as_o to_o neglect_v prayer_n or_o help_n make_v and_o so_o in_o particular_a the_o neglect_n of_o right_a preparation_n for_o ordinance_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n for_o god_n will_v be_v seek_v and_o serve_v in_o a_o right_a order_n quest_n 17._o you_o have_v show_v the_o duty_n of_o preparation_n for_o the_o sabbath_n both_o before_o it_o come_v and_o in_o the_o morning_n for_o better_a sanctification_n of_o the_o day_n now_o what_o be_v or_o be_v the_o particular_a duty_n which_o respect_v the_o rest_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n and_o what_o light_n from_o christ_n for_o direction_n in_o these_o answ_n to_o rest_v from_o all_o our_o own_o work_n of_o worldly_a profit_n 34.21_o levit._fw-la 23.3_o nehe._n 13.25_o 16._o jer._n 17.22_o ex._n 16.29_o 30._o ex._n 34.21_o or_o pleasure_n as_o from_o buy_v and_o sell_v carry_v of_o burden_n and_o journey_n not_o of_o absolute_a necessity_n or_o any_o other_o of_o the_o like_a kind_n of_o labour_n though_o in_o ear_n time_n or_o harvest_n except_o such_o as_o be_v note_v before_o to_o be_v work_n of_o mercy_n and_o in_o case_n of_o necessity_n aforesaid_a quest_n 18._o what_o be_v the_o particular_a sin_n contrary_a to_o this_o duty_n ans_fw-fr a_o pharisaical_a overstrict_n jewish_a superstition_n in_o the_o bare_a outward_a rest_n refuse_v work_n of_o mercy_n or_o necessity_n on_o the_o sabbath_n day_n so_o much_o as_o to_o kindle_v a_o fire_n in_o a_o cold_a season_n for_o needful_a refresh_n or_o to_o prepare_v warm_a meat_n necessary_a the_o better_a to_o enable_v even_o the_o weak_a for_o god_n service_n â—_o 1_o macah._n 2.37.38_o ex._n 35.3_o mark_n 34_o mat._n 12.1_o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5_o 9_o â—_o necessary_a defence_n from_o the_o enemy_n seek_v to_o destroy_v or_o any_o of_o the_o like_a nature_n christ_n have_v ease_v we_o of_o this_o strictness_n declare_v the_o sabbath_n be_v make_v for_o man_n not_o man_n for_o the_o sabbath_n for_o man_n good_a not_o hurt_v and_o respect_v mercy_n above_o sacrifice_n quest_n 19_o what_o other_o particular_a sin_n be_v there_o contrary_a to_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o sabbath_n or_o lord_n day_n ans_fw-fr to_o profane_v this_o day_n by_o bodily_a unnecessary_a labour_n 17._o levit._fw-la 15.32.35_o nehe._n 13._o jerem._n 17._o or_o work_n which_o may_v have_v be_v do_v the_o day_n before_o or_o may_v be_v defer_v until_o the_o day_n follow_v or_o by_o buy_v or_o sell_v bear_v of_o burden_n any_o the_o work_n of_o man_n ordinary_a worldly_a call_n for_o worldly_a profit_n 58.13_o isai_n 58.13_o or_o by_o word_n of_o conference_n about_o such_o worldly_a thing_n for_o our_o profit_n or_o the_o like_a quest_n 20._o it_o be_v evident_a this_o labour_n for_o profit_n be_v prohibit_v what_o think_v you_o of_o carnal_a pleasure_n and_o pastime_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n or_o lord_n day_n in_o game_n sport_v to_o sit_v gaze_v at_o their_o door_n or_o otherwise_o mispending_a of_o precious_a time_n on_o the_o lordâ—_n day_n 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