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our_o sin_n a._n we_o shall_v examine_v both_o what_o our_o sin_n be_v and_o how_o they_o be_v aggravate_v by_o their_o several_a circumstance_n jer._n 8.6_o q_o 209._o how_o may_v we_o come_v to_o know_v our_o sin_n a._n we_o may_v come_v to_o know_v our_o sin_n 1._o by_o compare_v our_o heart_n and_o life_n with_o the_o law_n of_o god_n which_o show_v we_o both_o the_o duty_n we_o shall_v perform_v and_o the_o sin_n we_o shall_v avoid_v rom._n 3.20_o &_o 7.7_o 2._o by_o pray_v to_o god_n to_o discover_v our_o sin_n to_o we_o job_n 13.23_o q_o 210._o what_o shall_v we_o examine_v ourselves_o concern_v our_o grace_n a._n we_o shall_v examine_v ourselves_o both_o touch_v the_o grace_n we_o have_v and_o touch_v the_o grace_n we_o want_v 2_o cor._n 13.5_o q._n 211._o what_o shall_v we_o examine_v ââching_v the_o grace_n we_o have_v a._n we_o shall_v examine_v both_o the_o truth_n of_o our_o grace_n and_o the_o growth_n of_o it_o q._n 212._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o our_o knowledge_n of_o spiritual_a truth_n be_v a_o true_a save_a knowledge_n a._n by_o the_o property_n effect_n and_o companion_n of_o it_o in_o the_o soul_n q._n 213._o what_o be_v the_o property_n of_o it_o a._n it_o be_v join_v with_o a_o high_a prize_v of_o this_o knowledge_n itself_o and_o the_o thing_n that_o we_o know_v 1_o cor._n 2.2_o phil._n 3.8_o rom._n 7.12_o q._n 214._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v join_v with_o a_o humble_v sense_n of_o our_o own_o ignorance_n and_o sinfulness_n job_n 42.5_o 6._o prov._n 30.2_o q._n 215._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v join_v with_o a_o love_n to_o and_o delight_n in_o the_o spiritual_a truth_n know_v psal_n 119.97_o rom._n 7.22_o q._n 216._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v accompany_v with_o earnest_a desire_n and_o diligent_a endeavour_n after_o more_o spiritual_a knowledge_n psal_n 119.33_o 34_o 40._o prov._n 2.3_o 4._o 2_o pet._n 3.18_o q._n 217._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v accompany_v with_o a_o 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by_o the_o manner_n in_o which_o it_o be_v wrought_v by_o its_o nature_n and_o by_o its_o property_n or_o effect_n q_o 222._o how_o be_v faith_n wrought_v in_o the_o soul_n a._n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n ordinary_o prepare_v the_o heart_n for_o it_o by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o then_o work_v it_o by_o the_o gospel_n q._n 223._o how_o do_v the_o spirit_n prepare_v the_o heart_n for_o faith_n by_o the_o law_n a._n these_o several_a way_n 1._o it_o show_v and_o convince_v the_o soul_n of_o its_o sinful_a and_o miserable_a estate_n by_o nature_n john_n 16.7_o rom._n 3.20_o 2._o it_o humble_v the_o soul_n under_o the_o serious_a consideration_n of_o its_o sin_n and_o misery_n 2_o king_n 22.19_o 3._o it_o work_v in_o the_o soul_n a_o despair_n of_o get_v out_o of_o this_o condition_n by_o its_o own_o power_n or_o the_o help_n of_o any_o other_o creature_n act_n 4.12_o 4._o it_o cause_v in_o the_o soul_n a_o fear_n of_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n due_a to_o he_o for_o sin_n gen._n 3.10_o 5._o it_o convince_v the_o soul_n of_o its_o need_n of_o a_o saviour_n matth._n 9.12_o q._n 224._o how_o do_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n work_n faith_n by_o the_o gospel_n a._n these_o several_a way_n 1._o it_o show_v to_o the_o soul_n the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n as_o a_o all-sufficient_a and_o only_a saviour_n provide_v by_o god_n and_o offer_v to_o sinner_n john_n 3.16_o 2._o it_o beget_v in_o the_o soul_n a_o high_a esteem_n of_o this_o saviour_n and_o earnest_a desire_n after_o he_o above_o all_o other_o thing_n cant._n 5.10_o 3._o it_o convince_v the_o soul_n that_o it_o be_v his_o duty_n to_o believe_v in_o or_o close_o with_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n for_o his_o saviour_n 1_o john_n 3.23_o 4._o it_o beget_v in_o the_o soul_n some_o hope_n of_o obtain_v a_o interest_n in_o this_o saviour_n psal_n 119.116_o 5._o it_o work_v in_o the_o soul_n a_o resolution_n to_o seek_v after_o this_o saviour_n and_o to_o be_v at_o any_o care_n and_o cost_v to_o obtain_v a_o interest_n in_o he_o cant._n 3.2_o 6._o it_o take_v the_o soul_n whole_o off_o from_o rest_v on_o his_o own_o righteousness_n for_o justification_n before_o god_n phil._n 3.9_o q._n 225._o wherein_o do_v the_o essence_n or_o nature_n of_o faith_n consist_v a._n it_o consist_v in_o two_o thing_n 1._o in_o a_o receive_n of_o a_o whole_a christ_n or_o of_o christ_n in_o all_o his_o office_n the_o soul_n be_v make_v willing_a to_o be_v teach_v and_o rule_v as_o well_o as_o reconcile_v by_o he_o john_n 1.12_o 2._o in_o âââsting_v on_o christ_n or_o trust_v in_o he_o aââ_n for_o complete_a and_o eternal_a salvation_n eph._n 1.12_o q._n 226._o what_o be_v the_o property_n fruit_n or_o effect_n of_o faith_n a._n faith_n help_v to_o soften_v and_o melt_v the_o heart_n into_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o sin_n zech._n 12.10_o isa_n 53.5_o 6._o q._n 227._o what_o be_v another_o property_n of_o it_o a._n faith_n help_v to_o purify_v or_o cleanse_v the_o heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o sin_n by_o argue_v against_o it_o from_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o by_o apply_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n to_o the_o soul_n act_v 15.9_o john_n 17.17_o zech._n 13.1_o q._n 228._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n make_v a_o man_n obedient_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o fruitful_a in_o good_a work_n rom._n 16.26_o gal._n 5.6_o heb._n 11.8_o 9_o 17._o q._n 229._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n maintain_v the_o christian_n spiritual_a life_n as_o it_o apply_v christ_n and_o the_o promise_n to_o the_o soul_n and_o help_v the_o soul_n to_o live_v in_o a_o holy_a dependence_n upon_o he_o and_o they_o rom._n 1.17_o gal._n 2.20_o q._n 230._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n make_v the_o word_n of_o god_n profitable_a and_o effectual_a to_o the_o soul_n 1_o thess_n 2_o 13._o rom._n 1.16_o heb._n 4.2_o q._n 231._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n help_v the_o soul_n to_o dâââ_n nigh_o to_o god_n in_o holy_a duty_n with_o humâââoldness_n and_o confidence_n of_o access_n to_o he_o and_o acceptance_n with_o he_o through_o christ_n eph._n 3.12_o heb._n 4.16_o &_o 10.22_o q._n 232._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n help_v the_o soul_n to_o bear_v the_o burden_n of_o trouble_n and_o affliction_n and_o keep_v it_o from_o faint_a and_o sink_v under_o they_o psal_n 27.13_o heb._n 11.35_o job_n 13.15_o q._n 233._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n help_v the_o soul_n to_o resist_v and_o conquer_v its_o spiritual_a enemy_n sin_n satan_n and_o the_o world_n act_v 26.18_o 1_o pet._n 5.9_o eph._n 6.16_o 1_o john_n 5.4_o heb._n 11.24.25_o 26._o q._n 234._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n help_v the_o soul_n to_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o peace_n rom._n 5.1_o 2_o and_o 15.13_o q._n 235._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n be_v of_o a_o grow_a and_o persevere_v nature_n increase_v in_o measure_n and_o endure_v to_o the_o end_n 2_o thess_n 1_o 3_o rom._n 1.17_o luke_n 22.32_o heb._n 10.39_o rev._n 2.20_o the_o examination_n of_o repentance_n q._n 236._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o our_o repentance_n be_v true_a and_o save_v a._n by_o the_o manner_n of_o its_o work_n by_o its_o nature_n and_o by_o its_o fruit_n effect_n and_o companion_n q._n 237._o in_o what_o manner_n be_v repentance_n wrought_v a._n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n ordinary_o work_v a_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o soul_n by_o the_o law_n and_o a_o apprehension_n of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n offer_v to_o sinner_n by_o the_o gospel_n and_o herewith_o powerful_o affect_v the_o heart_n and_o effectual_o incline_v it_o to_o turn_v from_o sin_n unto_o god_n rom._n 3.20_o &_o 7.7_o 2_o cor._n 5.19_o act_n 2.37_o &_o 26.18_o
2._o comply_v with_o some_o temptation_n to_o sin_n or_o indulge_v and_o nourish_v some_o corruption_n in_o our_o soul_n the_o examination_n of_o the_o grace_n we_o want_v q._n 325._o how_o may_v we_o know_v what_o grace_n we_o want_v a._n by_o look_v into_o our_o soul_n and_o see_v what_o grace_n we_o have_v already_o and_o whether_o that_o be_v in_o a_o grow_a or_o decay_a state_n q._n 325._o what_o be_v the_o usual_a want_n of_o gracious_a soul_n a._n such_o as_o these_o they_o usual_o want_v quicken_a grace_n and_o strengthen_v grace_n to_o enable_v they_o to_o withstand_v temptation_n mortify_v corruption_n perform_v duty_n bear_v their_o burden_n the_o confirmation_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o of_o their_o mystical_a union_n to_o christ_n their_o head_n the_o assurance_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n of_o a_o interest_n in_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n and_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o peace_n with_o god_n through_o christ_n ps_n 119.159.28.116_o &_o 35.3_o matth._n 9.2_o q._n 326._o why_o shall_v we_o examine_v ourselves_o about_o our_o spiritual_a want_n before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n supper_n a._n because_o it_o be_v needful_a that_o we_o shall_v come_v with_o a_o due_a sense_n of_o our_o spiritual_a want_n to_o this_o and_o other_o ordinance_n and_o with_o desire_n and_o prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o supply_n of_o they_o john_n 5.6_o luke_n 18.35_o 36_o 39_o â0_n 41._o rev._n 3.17_o 18._o q._n 327._o what_o other_o duty_n shall_v be_v perform_v to_o fit_v we_o for_o the_o lord_n supper_n a._n we_o shall_v endeavour_v to_o get_v our_o grace_n quicken_v and_o stir_v up_o in_o we_o or_o prepare_v to_o be_v act_v and_o exercise_v on_o their_o proper_a object_n 2_o tim._n 1.6_o q_o 328._o why_o shall_v our_o grace_n be_v quicken_v and_o stir_v up_o before_o this_o ordinance_n a._n because_o our_o grace_n be_v to_o be_v act_v and_o exercise_v in_o partake_v of_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o so_o need_v quicken_a to_o it_o q._n 329._o how_o may_v our_o knowledge_n be_v quicken_v a._n 1._o by_o labour_v for_o a_o more_o clear_a distinct_a and_o full_a knowledge_n of_o spiritual_a thing_n 2._o by_o meditate_v on_o those_o spiritual_a thing_n that_o we_o do_v know_v their_o excellency_n necessity_n and_o usefulness_n to_o we_o q._n 330._o how_o may_v faith_n be_v quicken_v a._n 1._o by_o feed_v on_o christ_n in_o a_o promise_n and_o meditate_v on_o the_o freeness_n fullness_n firmness_n and_o sweetness_n of_o the_o promise_n 2._o by_o consider_v &_o believe_v christ_n gracious_a invitation_n and_o assurance_n of_o refreshment_n and_o benefit_n to_o those_o that_o come_v to_o he_o in_o his_o own_o way_n matt._n 11.28_o john_n 7.37_o q._n 331._o how_o may_v repentance_n be_v quicken_v a._n by_o search_v out_o our_o special_a sin_n since_o the_o last_o sacrament_n confess_v they_o to_o god_n with_o shame_n and_o sorrow_n of_o heart_n judge_v and_o condemn_v ourselves_o for_o they_o and_o beg_a pardon_n of_o they_o and_o power_n against_o they_o through_o grace_n for_o time_n to_o come_v prov._n 28.13_o james_n 4.9.10_o psal_n 51.1_o 2_o etc._n etc._n q._n 332._o how_o may_v our_o love_n to_o god_n father_n son_n and_o spirit_n be_v quicken_v a._n by_o meditate_v on_o the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n the_o father_n in_o give_v christ_n the_o love_n of_o christ_n in_o give_v himself_o to_o die_v for_o we_o and_o the_o love_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o reveal_v christ_n to_o we_o and_o in_o we_o john_n 3.19_o gal._n 2.20_o rom._n 15.30_o q._n 333._o how_o may_v our_o love_n to_o other_o christian_n be_v quicken_v a._n 1._o by_o remember_v the_o new_a command_n of_o christ_n require_v it_o 2._o by_o consider_v our_o near_a and_o spiritual_a relation_n to_o they_o as_o be_v our_o brethren_n and_o fellow-member_n of_o christ_n mystical_a body_n 3._o by_o behold_v the_o image_n of_o god_n upon_o they_o john_n 13.34_o hebr._n 13.1_o 1_o cor._n 15.49_o 1_o john_n 5.1_o q._n 334._o how_o may_v love_v to_o our_o enemy_n be_v quicken_v a._n 1._o by_o consider_v the_o command_n of_o christ_n require_v it_o 2._o by_o consider_v the_o example_n of_o christ_n who_o love_v we_o when_o we_o be_v his_o enemy_n so_o as_o to_o die_v for_o we_o mat._n 5.44_o gal._n 2.20_o rom._n 5.8.10_o q._n 335._o how_o may_v our_o obedience_n be_v quicken_v a._n 1._o by_o consider_v the_o holiness_n justice_n and_o goodness_n of_o christ_n command_n 2._o by_o consider_v the_o blessing_n promise_v to_o the_o obedient_a and_o the_o punishment_n threaten_v to_o the_o disobedient_a rom._n 7.12_o job_n 36.11_o 12._o jer._n 7.23_o q._n 336._o how_o may_v our_o thankfulness_n to_o god_n be_v quicken_v a._n 1._o by_o consider_v the_o many_o great_a and_o rich_a blessing_n which_o he_o have_v bestow_v on_o we_o in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o 2._o our_o own_o great_a unworthiness_n of_o the_o least_o of_o they_o 1_o cor._n 3.22_o rom._n 8.32_o 1_o cor._n 2.9_o gen._n 32.10_o eph._n 3.8_o q._n 337._o how_o may_v our_o holy_a desire_n or_o spiritual_a appetite_n be_v quicken_v a._n by_o consider_v our_o want_n of_o spiritual_a food_n and_o of_o refreshment_n and_o nourishment_n by_o it_o 2._o by_o consider_v the_o sweetness_n suitableness_n and_o sufficiency_n of_o the_o spiritual_a provision_n which_o christ_n have_v make_v for_o we_o in_o this_o ordinance_n 3._o by_o consider_v the_o promise_n which_o god_n have_v make_v to_o refresh_v and_o satisfy_v hungry_a and_o thirsty_a soul_n psal_n 40.17_o john_n 6.55.56_o psal_n 81.10_o &_o 107.9_o q._n 338._o what_o other_o duty_n shall_v be_v perform_v to_o fit_v we_o for_o the_o lord_n supper_n a._n we_o shall_v solemn_o seek_v the_o lord_n by_o prayer_n 1._o for_o the_o pardon_n of_o former_a neglect_v of_o this_o ordinance_n and_o sinful_a fail_n in_o our_o partake_n of_o it_o and_o of_o present_a unfitness_n for_o it_o 2._o for_o the_o holy_a preparation_n of_o our_o heart_n for_o this_o ordinance_n communion_n with_o god_n in_o it_o and_o communication_n of_o grace_n and_o spiritual_a nourishment_n from_o he_o by_o it_o 2_o chron._n 30.18_o 19_o 20._o prov._n 16.1_o q._n 339._o why_o shall_v we_o thus_o solemn_o seek_v the_o lord_n before_o this_o ordinance_n a._n 1._o because_o it_o be_v needful_a both_o to_o sanctify_v ourselves_o for_o this_o ordinance_n and_o to_o have_v this_o ordinance_n sanctify_v to_o we_o for_o prayer_n be_v the_o mean_n to_o both_o 1_o sam._n 16.5_o 1_o tim._n 4.5_o 2._o because_o the_o spiritual_a benefit_n of_o this_o and_o all_o ordinance_n come_v alone_o from_o god_n which_o be_v to_o be_v obtain_v by_o prayer_n james_n 1.17_o matth._n 7.7_o q._n 340._o what_o other_o duty_n shall_v be_v perform_v to_o fit_v we_o for_o the_o lord_n supper_n a._n we_o shall_v hope_v for_o and_o expect_v god_n gracious_a answer_n to_o our_o prayer_n in_o his_o meeting_n and_o bless_v we_o in_o this_o ordinance_n ps_n 42.5_o &_o 119.166_o &_o 62.5_o q._n 341._o what_o ground_n have_v we_o for_o this_o hope_n a._n god_n holy_a word_n wherein_o he_o have_v free_o promise_v to_o meet_v and_o bless_v his_o people_n in_o his_o ordinance_n exod._n 20.24_o matth._n 18.24_o psal_n 130.5_o of_o our_o duty_n in_o partake_v q._n 342._o what_o be_v require_v of_o we_o in_o partake_v of_o the_o lord_n supper_n a._n two_o thing_n especial_o 1._o a_o sober_a and_o reverend_a behaviour_n of_o the_o body_n 2._o a_o serious_a and_o gracious_a disposition_n of_o the_o soul_n rom._n 12_o 1._o 1_o cor._n 6.20_o q._n 343._o what_o gesture_n of_o body_n shall_v we_o use_v in_o the_o act_n of_o receive_v stand_v sit_v or_o kneel_v a._n sit_v seem_v to_o be_v the_o most_o proper_a gesture_n of_o the_o body_n in_o the_o act_n of_o receive_v as_o be_v most_o agreeable_a to_o the_o example_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n who_o sit_v or_o sate-leaning_a which_o be_v then_o the_o table-gesture_n among_o the_o jew_n but_o christian_n shall_v not_o rigid_o impose_v any_o gesture_n on_o each_o other_o nor_o uncharitable_o censure_v each_o other_o for_o difference_n of_o persuasion_n or_o practice_n in_o this_o or_o such_o like_a circumstance_n if_o a_o due_a reverence_n be_v observe_v matth._n 26.20_o luke_n 14.18_o 22._o rom._n 14.2_o 5_o 23_o 19_o 1_o cor._n 14.40_o q._n 344._o wherein_o consist_v the_o gracious_a disposition_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o partake_v of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n 1._o in_o come_v to_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n with_o a_o deep_a self-humbling_a sense_n of_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n of_o so_o great_a a_o privilege_n because_o of_o our_o sin_n eph._n 3.18_o tim._n 1.15_o luke_n 15.19_o q._n 345._o wherein_o else_o a._n 2._o in_o animate_v at_o right_a end_n in_o the_o use_n of_o this_o ordinance_n such_o as_o the_o preserve_n
of_o the_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n and_o growth_n in_o grace_n the_o confirm_v of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n the_o testify_a of_o our_o thankfulness_n to_o christ_n and_o the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o union_n to_o he_o and_o communion_n with_o he_o and_o with_o one_o another_o q._n 346._o wherein_o else_o a._n 3._o in_o use_v this_o ordinance_n according_a to_o christ_n institution_n in_o order_n to_o these_o end_n that_o be_v use_v the_o same_o element_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n and_o the_o same_o word_n and_o action_n about_o they_o and_o to_o the_o same_o signification_n and_o end_n that_o christ_n use_v they_o for_o q._n 347._o wherein_o else_o a._n 4._o in_o holy_a meditation_n on_o the_o element_n word_n and_o action_n that_o be_v use_v in_o the_o celebration_n or_o administration_n of_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o especial_o on_o christ_n himself_o who_o be_v signify_v and_o represent_v by_o they_o prov._n 23.1_o john_n 1.29_o q._n 348._o what_o good_a meditation_n may_v our_o soul_n raise_v from_o these_o a._n 1._o when_o we_o see_v bread_n and_o wine_n prepare_v for_o this_o ordinance_n we_o shall_v meditate_v on_o the_o resemblance_n that_o there_o be_v between_o they_o and_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n signify_v by_o they_o q._n 349._o how_o do_v bread_n resemble_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n a._n in_o three_o thing_n especial_o 1._o as_o corn_n be_v prepare_v by_o grind_v mould_v and_o bake_v to_o make_v it_o bread_n for_o our_o body_n so_o christ_n be_v prepare_v by_o exquisite_a suffering_n to_o be_v bread_n for_o our_o soul_n isa_n 53.10_o q._n 350._o how_o else_o a._n as_o bread_n be_v the_o staff_n and_o strength_n of_o our_o natural_a life_n so_o be_v christ_n the_o staff_n and_o strength_n of_o our_o spiritual_a life_n psal_n â05_n 16_o &_o 19.14_o q._n 351._o how_o else_o a._n 3._o as_o bread_n be_v but_o one_o body_n though_o it_o be_v make_v up_o of_o many_o grain_n so_o christ_n mystical_a that_o be_v the_o church_n be_v but_o one_o body_n though_o make_v up_o of_o many_o member_n 1_o cor._n 12.12_o q._n 352._o how_o do_v the_o wine_n resemble_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n a._n in_o three_o thing_n especial_o 1._o as_o wine_n quench_v the_o thirst_n of_o the_o body_n so_o do_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n quench_v the_o thirst_n of_o the_o soul_n john_n 6.35_o q._n 353._o how_o else_o a._n 2._o as_o wine_n be_v of_o a_o cheer_v nature_n make_v the_o heart_n glad_a so_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n cheer_v and_o make_v glad_a the_o soul_n of_o mournful_a sinner_n psal_n 104.15_o q._n 354._o what_o else_o a._n 3._o as_o wine_n be_v of_o a_o purge_n and_o cleanse_v quality_n so_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n do_v meritorious_o purge_v and_o cleanse_v we_o from_o sin_n heb._n 9.13_o 14._o 1_o john_n 1.7_o q._n 355._o what_o other_o meditation_n may_v we_o raise_v from_o this_o ordinance_n a._n when_o we_o see_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n bless_v sanctify_a or_o set_v apart_o from_o a_o common_a to_o a_o holy_a use_n by_o the_o minister_n pronounce_v the_o word_n of_o institution_n and_o prayer_n we_o shall_v meditate_v on_o god_n the_o father_n his_o sanctify_a and_o set_v apart_o his_o son_n the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n from_o all_o eternity_n to_o be_v our_o redeemer_n isa_n 42.1_o q._n 356._o what_o other_o meditation_n a._n when_o we_o see_v the_o bread_n break_v we_o shall_v meditate_v on_o the_o break_v of_o christ_n sacred_a body_n on_o the_o cross_n and_o all_o the_o suffering_n pain_n and_o torment_n which_o he_o endure_v both_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n for_o our_o sake_n on_o the_o heinous_a nature_n of_o our_o sin_n that_o can_v not_o be_v do_v away_o but_o by_o the_o shed_n of_o christ_n blood_n and_o the_o impartial_a justice_n of_o god_n the_o father_n in_o punish_v his_o only_a beget_v son_n when_o he_o stand_v as_o our_o surety_n q_o 357._o what_o other_o meditation_n a._n when_o we_o see_v the_o minister_n offer_v and_o give_v bread_n and_o wine_n to_o we_o we_o shall_v meditate_v on_o the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n the_o father_n in_o give_v christ_n and_o of_o christ_n in_o give_v himself_o to_o be_v a_o sacrifice_n for_o we_o and_o of_o the_o spirit_n in_o reveal_v and_o apply_v christ_n to_o we_o q._n 258._o what_o other_o meditation_n a._n when_o we_o receive_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n from_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o minister_n with_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o body_n and_o eat_v and_o drink_v they_o with_o our_o mouth_n we_o shall_v meditate_v on_o the_o spiritual_a receive_v of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o feed_v on_o he_o by_o faith_n in_o our_o soul_n q._n 359._o what_o other_o meditation_n a._n we_o shall_v meditate_v on_o the_o precious_a benefit_n that_o redound_v to_o true_a believer_n by_o a_o right_a receive_n of_o christ_n in_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n which_o be_v redemption_n from_o all_o enemy_n and_o evil_n reconciliation_n to_o god_n pardon_v of_o sin_n justification_n adoption_n sanctification_n victory_n over_o our_o soul_n adversary_n increase_v of_o grace_n and_o a_o title_n to_o glory_n q._n 360._o wherein_o else_o do_v this_o gracious_a disposition_n of_o soul_n consist_v a._n 5._o in_o a_o lively_a act_n or_o exercise_v of_o save_a grace_n and_o use_v our_o bodily_a sense_n of_o see_v touch_v and_o taste_v to_o help_v our_o spiritual_a sense_n and_o grace_n in_o their_o act_n john_n 20.27_o q._n 361._o what_o grace_n shall_v we_o exercise_v in_o partake_v of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n we_o shall_v especial_o exercise_v these_o four_o faith_n repentance_n love_n and_o joy_n q._n 362._o how_o be_v faith_n to_o be_v exercise_v in_o it_o a._n faith_n shall_v be_v exercise_v as_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o discern_v christ_n in_o this_o ordinance_n as_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o receive_v he_o and_o as_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o feed_v upon_o he_o or_o apply_v he_o with_o all_o his_o benefit_n to_o each_o believer_n in_o particular_a job_n 20.28_o gal._n 2.20_o q._n 363._o how_o be_v repentance_n to_o be_v exercise_v a._n repentance_n shall_v then_o be_v exercise_v in_o remember_v our_o sin_n confess_v they_o with_o shame_n and_o sorrow_n hate_v of_o they_o judge_v and_o condemn_v ourselves_o for_o they_o and_o turn_v from_o they_o unto_o god_n in_o christ_n isa_n 53.4_o 5.6_o zech._n 12.10_o 11._o q._n 364._o how_o be_v love_n to_o god_n then_o to_o be_v exercise_v a._n love_n to_o god_n both_o father_n son_n and_o spirit_n shall_v then_o be_v exercise_v by_o the_o fervent_a out_o go_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o god_n and_o to_o each_o person_n in_o the_o god_n head_n and_o by_o the_o firm_a cleave_v of_o the_o soul_n to_o he_o as_o to_o the_o chief_a good_a and_o our_o all-sufficient_a portion_n psal_n 63.8_o act_n 11.23_o q._n 365._o how_o be_v love_n to_o other_o christian_n then_o to_o be_v exercise_v a._n love_n to_o other_o christian_n shall_v then_o be_v exercise_v by_o 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