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unto_o we_o mortal_a and_o pernicious_a for_o prevent_v of_o which_o deceit_n we_o be_v often_o to_o examine_v our_o virtue_n and_o to_o try_v if_o they_o be_v not_o taint_v and_o infect_v with_o the_o contagion_n of_o the_o next_o extreme_n let_v we_o often_o bring_v they_o to_o the_o touchstone_n of_o god_n truth_n which_o be_v only_o sufficient_a to_o make_v we_o discern_v the_o difference_n between_o the_o pure_a gold_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o the_o base_a metal_n of_o our_o own_o corruption_n &_o let_v we_o continual_o desire_v the_o help_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n which_o be_v that_o heavenly_a fire_n that_o can_v part_v and_o sever_v the_o solid_a substance_n from_o the_o dross_n purify_n he_o on_o and_o consume_v the_o other_o and_o the_o pure_a gold_n from_o other_o base_a metal_n of_o any_o kind_n while_n §_o sect._n 3._o how_o the_o flesh_n persuade_v we_o to_o abate_v of_o our_o zeal_n and_o to_o intermit_v virtuous_a action_n for_o a_o while_n the_o three_o and_o last_o 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which_o deceit_n we_o must_v labour_v to_o have_v our_o judgement_n right_o inform_v out_o of_o god_n word_n â—0_n luke_n 10._o â—0_n not_o only_o in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o to_o be_v embrace_v of_o we_o but_o also_o in_o what_o degree_n of_o goodness_n every_o christian_a duty_n be_v that_o every_o thing_n in_o due_a order_n may_v be_v esteem_v choose_a and_o practise_v by_o we_o the_o high_a degree_n before_o the_o mean_a and_o the_o mean_a before_o that_o which_o be_v inferior_a unto_o it_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o god_n in_o the_o same_o rank_n and_o degree_n before_o those_o which_o we_o owe_v to_o our_o neighbour_n the_o end_n duty_n and_o service_n itself_o before_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v thereunto_o as_o for_o example_n the_o obedience_n and_o seasonable_a practice_n of_o the_o thing_n we_o know_v before_o hear_v and_o read_v which_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o knowledge_n when_o as_o of_o necessity_n the_o one_o 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and_o learn_v or_o to_o hinder_v we_o from_o hear_v the_o word_n it_o cause_v we_o to_o think_v of_o some_o duty_n or_o work_n of_o mercy_n which_o be_v not_o pertinent_a to_o the_o present_a purpose_n or_o to_o keep_v we_o from_o sanctify_v the_o sabbaoth_n and_o consecrate_v it_o whole_o as_o a_o holy_a rest_n unto_o god_n it_o move_v we_o to_o think_v upon_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o particular_a calling_n and_o of_o provide_v for_o our_o child_n and_o family_n now_o the_o mean_n to_o frustrate_v this_o policy_n be_v wise_o to_o discern_v it_o and_o to_o observe_v and_o set_v a_o watch_n over_o our_o heart_n that_o they_o may_v serious_o and_o only_o intend_v the_o well_o perform_v of_o those_o duty_n about_o which_o we_o be_v employ_v that_o so_o we_o may_v do_v they_o with_o all_o our_o might_n for_o as_o the_o proverb_n be_v he_o that_o huntetb_v after_o two_o hare_n at_o once_o shall_v catch_v neither_o and_o as_o nature_n intend_v not_o many_o thing_n at_o once_o so_o neither_o do_v grace_n because_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n either_o of_o body_n or_o mind_n be_v distract_v by_o diverse_a object_n do_v like_o the_o river_n divide_v into_o many_o stream_n but_o weak_o perform_v their_o function_n and_o operation_n and_o be_v unite_v be_v much_o more_o strong_a and_o active_a and_o not_o unlike_a to_o the_o former_a be_v that_o other_o deceit_n whereby_o it_o move_v we_o to_o neglect_v the_o do_n of_o some_o present_a good_a upon_o the_o pretence_n of_o do_v some_o other_o and_o great_a good_a afterward_o whereby_o it_o not_o only_o defeat_v our_o present_a good_a purpose_n but_o common_o do_v also_o wirhdraw_v we_o from_o do_v that_o future_a good_a for_o the_o performance_n whereof_o the_o other_o be_v neglect_v and_o thus_o when_o we_o be_v purpose_v to_o pray_v unto_o god_n it_o persuade_v we_o to_o delay_n under_o this_o colour_n that_o we_o may_v afterward_o perform_v this_o duty_n more_o effectual_o when_o we_o be_v not_o so_o dull_a and_o heavy_a so_o trouble_v with_o distraction_n nor_o so_o assault_v with_o temptation_n and_o thus_o general_o it_o diswade_v we_o from_o perform_v any_o service_n unto_o god_n pretend_v that_o we_o may_v have_v afterward_o better_a mean_n and_o fit_a opportunity_n and_o so_o may_v do_v it_o in_o such_o manner_n as_o may_v be_v more_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n and_o thus_o also_o it_o move_v we_o to_o neglect_v the_o work_n of_o mercy_n all_o our_o life_n long_o pretend_v that_o we_o may_v do_v they_o much_o more_o ample_o and_o liberal_o by_o our_o last_o will_n which_o take_v not_o effect_v till_o after_o death_n for_o the_o defeat_n of_o which_o policy_n let_v we_o know_v that_o we_o can_v perform_v service_n unto_o god_n till_o he_o call_v and_o enable_v we_o by_o his_o spirit_n thereunto_o and_o that_o we_o be_v call_v when_o the_o lord_n offer_v mean_n and_o opportunity_n which_o if_o we_o neglect_v we_o know_v not_o whether_o he_o will_v afterward_o honour_v we_o so_o much_o as_o to_o appoint_v we_o to_o these_o holy_a service_n which_o we_o have_v careless_o &_o causeless_o omit_v let_v we_o remember_v that_o the_o time_n present_a be_v we_o &_o therefore_o at_o our_o pleasure_n to_o be_v use_v for_o all_o good_a purpose_n but_o the_o time_n to_o come_v be_v out_o of_o our_o reach_n and_o we_o know_v not_o whether_o we_o shall_v catch_v hold_n of_o it_o yea_o or_o no._n that_o it_o be_v better_a to_o do_v a_o certain_a good_a though_o not_o so_o great_a and_o excellent_a then_o to_o neglect_v it_o in_o hope_n of_o do_v that_o which_o be_v uncertain_a though_o in_o it_o own_o nature_n more_o eminent_a and_o commendable_a final_o consider_v that_o if_o we_o use_v well_o the_o time_n present_a for_o do_v god_n that_o service_n which_o we_o be_v able_a he_o will_v with_o the_o enlarge_n of_o our_o desire_n enlarge_v also_o our_o mean_n and_o opportunity_n of_o do_v great_a good_a in_o the_o time_n to_o come_v chap._n xvii_o of_o he_o policy_n which_o the_o flesh_n use_v to_o inturrupt_v we_o in_o the_o do_n of_o good_a duty_n and_o to_o alienate_v our_o heart_n from_o they_o duty_n §_o sect._n 1._o how_o the_o flesh_n interrose_v when_o we_o be_v exercise_v in_o do_v good_a duty_n and_o thus_o the_o flesh_n hinder_v we_o from_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o they_o it_o deal_v also_o no_o less_o deceitful_o and_o that_o either_o to_o inturrupt_v and_o distract_v we_o that_o we_o may_v do_v they_o only_o formal_o and_o to_o no_o purpose_n or_o else_o so_o to_o corrupt_v and_o poison_v our_o best_a grace_n and_o most_o virtuous_a action_n that_o they_o may_v become_v unprofitable_a yea_o hurtful_a unto_o us._n for_o the_o former_a when_o we_o endeavour_v to_o seek_v the_o lord_n in_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o set_v ourselves_o to_o perform_v the_o pious_a duty_n of_o his_o service_n if_o it_o can_v by_o the_o former_a deceit_n whole_o hinder_v we_o from_o do_v of_o they_o it_o will_v like_o david_n 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do_v make_v our_o sin_n as_o it_o be_v the_o flesh_n of_o the_o viper_n a_o most_o wholesome_a preservative_n and_o cordial_a for_o the_o dispel_v from_o our_o heart_n more_o dangerous_a poison_n ourselves_o §._o sect._n 4._o this_o conflict_n be_v effectual_a to_o make_v we_o deny_v ourselves_o second_o whereas_o we_o can_v be_v christ_n disciple_n unless_o we_o deny_v ourselves_o nor_o be_v partaker_n of_o his_o righteousness_n for_o our_o justification_n unless_o we_o renounce_v our_o own_o nothing_o can_v be_v more_o effectual_a to_o this_o purpose_n than_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o imperfection_n and_o corruption_n for_o when_o we_o plain_o discern_v that_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o ourselves_o to_o rest_v upon_o for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o god_n justice_n this_o will_v make_v we_o to_o flee_v unto_o christ_n to_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o his_o perfect_a and_o al-sufficient_a righteousness_n and_o to_o make_v we_o whole_o to_o rely_v upon_o he_o for_o 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of_o glorify_v 8._o psal_n 57_o 8._o god_n why_o shall_v not_o we_o much_o more_o who_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o call_v our_o tongue_n our_o shame_n because_o they_o utter_v so_o many_o vain_a and_o evil_a speech_n whereby_o his_o holy_a name_n be_v much_o dishonour_v but_o that_o this_o necessity_n of_o keep_v a_o strict_a and_o narrow_a watch_n over_o our_o tongue_n may_v better_o appear_v let_v we_o further_o consider_v first_o that_o god_n require_v it_o &_o so_o bind_v we_o to_o this_o duty_n upon_o our_o allegiance_n unto_o he_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n keep_v thy_o tongue_n from_o evil_a and_o thy_o lip_n from_o speak_a guile_n where_o be_v require_v not_o only_o that_o we_o do_v not_o speak_v evil_a but_o that_o we_o keep_v our_o 13._o psal_n 34._o 13._o tongue_n under_o a_o narrow_a watch_n that_o we_o do_v not_o speak_v it_o second_o consider_v that_o this_o narrow_a watch_n be_v of_o great_a importance_n in_o respect_n of_o that_o power_n and_o potency_n which_o be_v in_o the_o tongue_n to_o draw_v we_o to_o good_a or_o evil_n life_n or_o death_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o wise_a man_n death_n &_o life_n be_v in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o tongue_n and_o they_o that_o love_v it_o shall_v eat_v the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o 23_o pro._n 18._o 21._o &_o 13._o 3_o &_o chap._n 21._o 23_o regard_n where_o of_o he_o say_v in_o another_o place_n that_o he_o who_o keep_v his_o mouth_n keep_v his_o life_n but_o he_o that_o open_v wide_a his_o lip_n shall_v have_v destruction_n and_o again_o who_o so_o keep_v his_o mouth_n and_o his_o tongue_n keep_v his_o soul_n from_o trouble_n three_o the_o natural_a maliciousness_n of_o this_o little_a member_n shall_v make_v we_o to_o watch_v over_o it_o with_o great_a care_n for_o as_o the_o psalmist_n and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n describe_v the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o it_o it_o devise_v mischief_n and_o like_o a_o sharp_a razor_n work_v deceitful_o it_o speak_v deceit_n and_o love_v to_o lie_v rather_o than_o to_o speak_v righteousness_n 13._o psal_n 52._o 4._o rom._n 3._o 13._o it_o delight_v in_o devour_a word_n it_o cut_v as_o a_o sword_n and_o the_o poison_n of_o asp_n be_v under_o the_o lip_n so_o the_o apostle_n james_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o tongue_n as_o much_o need_v restraint_n as_o a_o unruly_a horse_n the_o bridle_n and_o compare_v it_o to_o the_o helm_n of_o a_o ship_n which_o be_v little_a turn_v about_o the_o 8._o jam._n 3._o 5_o 6._o 7._o 8._o whole_a body_n and_o to_o a_o fire_n inflame_v by_o hell_n and_o set_n on_o fire_n a_o whole_a world_n with_o wickedness_n affirm_v that_o it_o defile_v the_o whole_a man_n that_o it_o be_v hardly_o tame_v be_v a_o unruly_a evil_a full_a of_o deadly_a poison_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o 2._o jam._n 3._o 2._o christian_a perfection_n consist_v in_o well_o order_v of_o the_o tongue_n for_o if_o any_o man_n offend_v not_o in_o word_n the_o same_o be_v a_o perfect_a man_n and_o be_v able_a to_o 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uttermost_a i_o will_v run_v say_v he_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n when_o thou_o shall_v enlarge_v my_o heart_n and_o again_o teach_v i_o o_o lord_n the_o way_n of_o thy_o 34._o psal_n 119._o 32._o 33._o 34._o statute_n and_o i_o will_v keep_v they_o unto_o the_o end_n give_v i_o understanding_n and_o i_o shall_v keep_v thy_o law_n yea_o i_o shall_v observe_v it_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n prayer_n §_o sect._n 7_o the_o last_o mean_n be_v frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n the_o last_o &_o principal_a mean_n of_o strengthen_v and_o cherish_v the_o spirit_n be_v earnest_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n unto_o god_n that_o he_o will_v strengthen_v our_o weakness_n and_o quicken_v our_o dulness_n and_o support_v our_o faintness_n by_o continual_a renew_v his_o spirit_n in_o we_o and_o send_v fresh_a supply_n of_o his_o save_a grace_n to_o reinforce_v and_o refresh_v our_o decay_a band_n that_o by_o these_o new_a aide_n we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o stand_v in_o the_o day_n of_o 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in_o truth_n we_o be_v §_o 3_o the_o mean_n to_o defeat_v the_o former_a policy_n the_o second_o policy_n that_o the_o good_a thing_n in_o we_o be_v much_o better_a than_o in_o truth_n they_o be_v §_o 4_o the_o mean_n to_o defeat_v this_o policy_n also_o chap._n xii_o of_o the_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n respect_v our_o estate_n §_o 1_o the_o first_o policy_n to_o persuade_v the_o faithful_a that_o they_o be_v hate_v of_o god_n because_o they_o be_v afflict_v §_o 2_o the_o 2_o policy_n to_o persuade_v we_o that_o we_o be_v in_o a_o happy_a condition_n when_o our_o estate_n be_v most_o miserable_a §_o 3_o that_o outward_a privilege_n be_v no_o sure_a testimony_n that_o we_o be_v in_o god_n love_n §_o 4_o that_o worldly_a prosperity_n be_v no_o sure_a sign_n of_o god_n love_n or_o our_o happy_a condition_n §_o 5_o that_o a_o civil_a life_n be_v no_o sure_a sign_n that_o we_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n §_o 6_o that_o a_o bare_a profession_n of_o the_o true_a 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and_o persuade_v we_o to_o sin_n §_o 1_o the_o 1_o policy_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o that_o sin_n be_v no_o sin_n §_o 2_o the_o 2_o policy_n to_o tell_v we_o that_o the_o sin_n be_v but_o small_a which_o it_o persuade_v we_o to_o commit_v §_o 3_o the_o 3_o policy_n to_o tell_v we_o that_o if_o we_o commit_v lesser_a sin_n they_o will_v preserve_v we_o from_o great_a §_o 4_o the_o 4_o policy_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o that_o we_o be_v in_o no_o danger_n of_o fall_v into_o some_o sin_n §_o 5_o the_o 5_o policy_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o that_o we_o may_v safe_o use_v the_o mean_n and_o occasion_n of_o sin_n §_o 6_o the_o 6_o policy_n be_v to_o draw_v we_o by_o degree_n to_o commit_v heinous_a sin_n §_o 7_o the_o 7_o policy_n be_v to_o draw_v we_o from_o thing_n indifferent_a to_o sin_n §_o 8_o the_o 8_o policy_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o to_o sin_n by_o the_o example_n of_o the_o saint_n chap._n xv._o of_o the_o pollicye_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o it_o use_v to_o hinder_v our_o repentance_n §_o 1_o the_o 1_o policy_n to_o persuade_v we_o that_o our_o common_a sin_n be_v no_o sin_n and_o our_o heinous_a sin_n small_a and_o venial_a §_o 2_o the_o 2_o policy_n be_v to_o extenuate_v and_o cover_v our_o sin_n with_o vain_a excuse_n as_o 1_o to_o pretend_v corruption_n of_o nature_n §_o 3_o second_o the_o flesh_n teach_v we_o to_o pretend_v custom_n §_o 4_o the_o 3_o deceit_n be_v to_o pretend_v poverty_n and_o necessity_n §_o 5_o the_o 4_o policy_n be_v to_o pretend_v a_o necessity_n of_o live_v in_o our_o sin_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o calling_n §_o 6_o the_o 5_o deceit_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o to_o continue_v in_o our_o sin_n because_o of_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o time_n §_o 7_o the_o 6_o policy_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o to_o continue_v in_o our_o sin_n because_o god_n be_v merciful_a §_o 8_o the_o 7_o policy_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o to_o defer_v our_o repentance_n chap._n xvi_o of_o the_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o it_o use_v to_o hinder_v we_o from_o perform_v holy_a duty_n and_o virtuous_a action_n §_o 1_o of_o the_o 1_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n in_o blind_a our_o mind_n and_o corrupt_a our_o judgment_n that_o we_o may_v not_o discern_v between_o good_a and_o evil_a §_o 2_o the_o 2_o policy_n in_o allege_v the_o difficullty_n that_o be_v in_o christian_a duty_n §_o 3_o the_o 3_o policy_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o to_o defer_v the_o do_n of_o holy_a and_o christian_a duty_n §_o 4_o the_o 4_o policy_n in_o move_v we_o to_o rest_v in_o fair_a promise_n and_o faint_a purpose_n §_o 5_o the_o 5_o policy_n be_v to_o withdraw_v we_o from_o more_o excellent_a duty_n by_o occasion_n of_o do_v some_o lesser_a good_a §_o 6_o the_o 6_o policy_n be_v to_o move_v we_o to_o perform_v good_a duty_n unreasonable_o §_o 7_o the_o 7_o policy_n be_v to_o move_v we_o to_o neglect_v some_o present_a good_a upon_o pretence_n of_o do_v some_o great_a good_a afterward_o chap._n xvii_o of_o the_o policy_n which_o the_o flesh_n use_v to_o interrupt_v we_o in_o do_v of_o good_a duty_n and_o to_o alienate_v our_o heart_n from_o they_o §_o 1_o how_o the_o flesh_n interpose_v when_o we_o be_v exercise_v in_o do_v good_a duty_n §_o 2_o how_o the_o flesh_n corrupt_v and_o poyson_v our_o best_a duty_n §_o 3_o how_o the_o flesh_n persuade_v we_o to_o abate_v of_o our_o zeal_n and_o to_o intermit_v virtuous_a action_n for_o a_o while_n §_o 4_o how_o the_o flesh_n persuade_v we_o to_o rest_v in_o that_o which_o we_o have_v already_o do_v or_o suffer_v chap._n xviii_o of_o certain_a advantage_n which_o the_o flesh_n have_v against_o we_o in_o the_o spiritual_a conflict_n §_o 1_o that_o the_o flesh_n have_v great_a advantage_n against_o we_o because_o it_o dwell_v in_o us._n §_o 2_o that_o the_o daungerousness_n of_o this_o enemy_n be_v much_o increase_v by_o this_o cohabitation_n §_o 3_o the_o mean_n of_o prevent_v the_o former_a danger_n §_o 4_o of_o the_o second_o advantage_n which_o the_o flesh_n have_v namely_o that_o it_o be_v indefatigable_a and_o never_o weary_v §_o 5_o of_o the_o mean_n to_o frustrate_v the_o former_a advantage_n the_o second_o book_n intreat_v of_o the_o conflict_n itself_o and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v get_v the_o victory_n chap._n i._o that_o there_o be_v a_o combat_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o every_o true_a christian_a §_o 1_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n to_o prove_v that_o there_o be_v this_o conflict_n in_o they_o §_o 2_o that_o the_o apostle_n in_o the_o 7_o of_o the_o roman_n speak_v of_o this_o conflict_n in_o himself_o as_o he_o be_v regenerate_v §_o 3_o that_o all_o the_o regenerate_v have_v feeling_n and_o experience_n of_o this_o conflict_n §_o 4_o of_o the_o contrary_a effect_n which_o the_o christian_a feel_v in_o himself_o which_o show_v that_o this_o conflict_n be_v in_o he_o §_o 5_o the_o point_n prove_v by_o gallat_n 5._o 19_o chap._n two_o what_o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v and_o what_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o §_o 1_o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n describe_v §_o 2_o of_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o conflict_n and_o first_o god_n will_v for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o glory_n §_o 3_o the_o second_o cause_n be_v because_o it_o be_v profitable_a for_o the_o faithful_a and_o first_o to_o train_v they_o up_o in_o humility_n §_o 4_o that_o this_o conflict_n be_v effectual_a to_o make_v we_o deny_v ourselves_o §_o 5_o by_o this_o conflict_n we_o be_v move_v the_o more_o to_o hate_v sin_n §_o 6_o that_o we_o be_v move_v hereby_o to_o flee_v unto_o god_n by_o fervent_a &_o frequent_a prayer_n §_o 7_o it_o serve_v to_o work_v in_o we_o patience_n and_o contentment_n §_o 8_o that_o by_o this_o conflict_n our_o heart_n be_v wean_v from_o the_o world_n §_o 9_o that_o this_o conflict_n be_v suitable_a to_o the_o time_n and_o place_n wherein_o we_o live_v chap_n iii_o of_o the_o formal_a and_o essential_a cause_n of_o this_o conflict_n §_o 1_o that_o there_o be_v no_o conflict_n in_o the_o time_n of_o innocence_n §_o 2_o how_o the_o cause_n and_o occasion_n of_o this_o conflict_n be_v begin_v in_o us._n §_o 3_o that_o there_o be_v no_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n §_o 4_o that_o the_o peace_n of_o the_o unregenerate_a be_v more_o pernicious_a than_o the_o most_o dangerous_a war_n §_o 5_o that_o god_n love_v in_o send_v his_o son_n to_o redeem_v we_o make_v way_n for_o this_o conflict_n §_o 6_o that_o our_o sanctification_n
the_o operation_n of_o the_o sanctife_v spirit_n signify_v by_o diverse_a metaphor_n and_o first_o by_o wine_n a_o oil_n §_o 9_o the_o spirit_n compare_v to_o water_n §_o 10_o the_o spirit_n compare_v to_o fire_n §_o 11_o that_o we_o may_v know_v that_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o by_o the_o operation_n signify_v by_o the_o former_a metaphor_n §_o 12_o of_o the_o special_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v that_o it_o dwell_v in_o us._n §_o 13_o of_o other_o special_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n respect_v our_o neighbour_n §_o 14_o of_o some_o other_o special_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n respect_v our_o person_n chap._n xiii_o of_o the_o event_n and_o success_n of_o the_o fight_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n §_o 1_o of_o the_o foil_n which_o the_o spirit_n receive_v in_o this_o conflict_n §_o 2_o that_o from_o the_o foil_n of_o the_o spirit_n arise_v earnest_a desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o slavery_n of_o sin_n §_o 3_o second_o a_o endeavour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n to_o be_v preserve_v from_o such_o foil_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v §_o 4_o how_o far_o the_o flesh_n may_v prevail_v against_o the_o spirit_n and_o 1_o that_o common_a grace_n may_v be_v lose_v for_o a_o time_n §_o 5_o second_o that_o the_o show_v and_o semblance_n of_o save_v grace_n in_o temporary_n may_v perish_v utter_o §_o 6_o that_o true_a save_a grace_n in_o the_o regenerate_a may_v be_v lose_v seem_o §_o 7_o other_o grace_n spring_v from_o those_o which_o be_v fundamental_a may_v for_o a_o time_n be_v lose_v §_o 8_o that_o save_v and_o fundamental_a grace_n may_v be_v lose_v in_o some_o degree_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o operation_n §_o 9_o whether_o david_n lose_v any_o degree_n of_o his_o fundamental_a grace_n when_o he_o commit_v adultery_n and_o murder_n §_o 10_o that_o our_o spiritual_a grace_n in_o the_o conflict_n do_v not_o stand_v in_o their_o own_o strength_n §_o 11_o a_o objection_n against_o the_o former_a doctrine_n answer_v §_o 12_o of_o the_o assure_a victory_n which_o the_o spirit_n obtain_v over_o the_o flesh_n in_o this_o conflict_n §_o 13_o a_o objection_n against_o the_o former_a truth_n answer_v §_o 14_o that_o there_o be_v two_o degree_n of_o the_o spirit_n victory_n 1._o in_o this_o life_n §_o 15_o of_o the_o second_o degree_n of_o victory_n at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n chap._n xiiii_o of_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v encourage_v we_o to_o this_o conflict_n against_o the_o flesh_n §_o 1._o the_o 1._o reason_n because_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o we_o shall_v fight_v against_o it_o §_o 2_o the_o 2._o reason_n be_v the_o necessity_n of_o this_o conflict_n §_o 3_o the_o three_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o be_v do_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o flesh_n §_o 4_o the_o four_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o the_o assurance_n of_o victory_n chap._n xv._o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o overcome_v the_o flesh_n §_o 1_o the_o 1._o mean_n that_o we_o put_v on_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n §_o 2_o the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o observe_v certain_a rule_n for_o the_o weaken_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o first_o that_o we_o do_v not_o nourish_v the_o enemy_n which_o we_o will_v overcome_v §_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v withdraw_v from_o the_o flesh_n the_o provision_n and_o munition_n whereby_o it_o be_v strengthen_v §_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v stop_v all_o the_o passage_n to_o keep_v back_o provision_n for_o the_o flesh_n §_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n especial_o of_o some_o principal_a sin_n which_o most_o strengthen_v the_o flesh_n §_o 6_o that_o we_o must_v moderate_v ourselves_o in_o the_o use_n of_o thing_n indifferent_a §_o 7_o that_o we_o must_v avoid_v the_o other_o extreme_a of_o hurt_v our_o body_n while_o we_o go_v about_o to_o tame_v the_o flesh_n §_o 8_o that_o we_o must_v take_v from_o the_o flesh_n the_o weapon_n and_o armour_n whereby_o it_o most_o prevail_v chap._n xvi_o of_o other_o mean_n whereby_o the_o flesh_n may_v be_v subdue_v and_o overcome_v §_o 1_o that_o we_o must_v keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n over_o ourselves_o and_o over_o our_o enemy_n §_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n in_o all_o thing_n §_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n over_o all_o the_o faculty_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n §_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v keep_v a_o special_a watch_n over_o our_o tongue_n §_o 5_o that_o above_o all_o other_o part_n we_o must_v keep_v this_o narrow_a watch_n over_o our_o heart_n §_o 6_o that_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n in_o our_o spiritual_a armour_n chap._n xvii_o of_o two_o other_o rule_n to_o be_v observe_v of_o those_o who_o will_v subdue_v the_o flesh_n §_o 1_o the_o three_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o withstand_v the_o flesh_n in_o all_o the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n of_o sinful_a lust_n §_o 2_o the_o four_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o resist_v the_o flesh_n in_o the_o first_o beginning_n of_o sin_n §_o 3_o that_o the_o long_o we_o defer_v the_o fight_n the_o more_o difficult_a and_o doubtful_a we_o make_v the_o victory_n §_o 4_o that_o if_o we_o do_v not_o withstand_v the_o first_o assault_n of_o the_o flesh_n we_o be_v not_o so_o wise_a as_o worldling_n in_o their_o generation_n §_o 5_o how_o dangerous_a it_o be_v to_o give_v away_o the_o first_o motion_n unto_o sin_n show_v by_o example_n chap._n xviii_o of_o three_o other_o rule_n to_o be_v observe_v for_o the_o subdue_a of_o the_o flesh_n §_o 1_o that_o we_o must_v think_v no_o sin_n so_o small_a that_o we_o may_v willing_o commit_v it_o to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v consider_v first_o that_o by_o the_o least_o sin_n god_n law_n be_v transgress_v §_o 2_o the_o great_a evil_n which_o come_v of_o the_o least_o sin_n §_o 3_o that_o small_a sin_n willing_o entertain_v be_v no_o less_o dangerous_a than_o the_o great_a §_o 4_o that_o the_o avoid_v of_o small_a sin_n be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o preserve_v we_o from_o great_a §_o 5_o that_o even_o the_o least_o sin_n be_v the_o poison_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o livery_n of_o satan_n §_o 6_o that_o enemy_n prove_v most_o dangerous_a when_o they_o be_v most_o despise_v §_o 7_o that_o if_o we_o do_v not_o hate_v small_a sin_n as_o well_o as_o great_a we_o hate_v none_o with_o christian_a hatred_n §_o 8_o the_o sixth_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o must_v neglect_v no_o sin_n as_o though_o we_o be_v in_o no_o danger_n of_o fall_v into_o it_o §_o 9_o the_o seven_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o set_v no_o stint_n to_o our_o mortification_n §_o 10_o that_o our_o mortification_n must_v extend_v itself_o to_o all_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o to_o all_o time_n chap._n xix_o of_o the_o first_o mean_n to_o strengthen_v then_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v to_o avoid_v the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v weaken_v §_o 1_o that_o our_o sin_n be_v the_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o the_o spirit_n be_v weaken_v §_o 2_o of_o some_o special_a mean_n whereby_o the_o spirit_n be_v most_o weaken_a §_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v not_o provide_v for_o the_o spirit_n poison_n in_o stead_n of_o wholesome_a nourishment_n nor_o carnal_a weapon_n in_o stead_n of_o spiritual_a §_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v not_o remit_v any_o thing_n of_o our_o first_o zeal_n in_o holy_a duty_n §_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v avoid_v sloth_n and_o negligence_n chap._n xx._n of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v comfort_v cheer_n and_o strengthen_v the_o spirit_n to_o this_o conflict_n §_o 1_o the_o first_o mean_n earnest_n and_o long_a desire_n after_o spiritual_a strength_n §_o 2_o the_o second_o mean_n be_v a_o careful_a endeavour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o it_o §_o 3_o the_o three_o mean_n be_v to_o nourish_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n §_o 4_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v serious_a care_n to_o maintain_v our_o peace_n with_o god_n and_o the_o peace_n of_o conscience_n §_o 5_o the_o five_o mean_n be_v to_o preserve_v ourselves_o pure_a and_o clean_a from_o all_o pollution_n §_o 6_o the_o sixth_o mean_n be_v to_o keep_v the_o spirit_n and_o the_o grace_n thereof_o in_o continual_a exercise_n §_o 7_o the_o seven_o mean_n be_v frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n §_o 8_o the_o conclusion_n of_o the_o book_n a_o in_o this_o conflict_n two_o thing_n to_o be_v consider_v 1._o the_o enemy_n and_o combatant_n which_o be_v describe_v 1._o by_o their_o name_n and_o nature_n the_o flesh_n chap._n 1._o to_o 8._o spirit_n second_o their_o property_n where_o be_v show_v that_o the_o flesh_n be_v a_o enemy_n exceed_v dangerous_a the_o which_o appear_v first_o in_o respect_n
to_o understand_v by_o spirit_n in_o the_o follow_a discourse_n the_o spirit_n then_o whereof_o we_o entreat_v be_v the_o new_a man_n or_o the_o regenerate_a part_n of_o a_o christian_n which_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o create_a quality_n of_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n whereby_o we_o be_v in_o the_o whole_a man_n renew_v unto_o god_n image_n which_o continual_o fight_v against_o and_o in_o the_o end_n overcom_v the_o flesh_n with_o all_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o 10._o ephes_n 4._o 24._o col._n 3._o 10._o this_o be_v the_o other_o champion_n in_o the_o spiritual_a combat_n which_o also_o be_v describe_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n by_o diverse_a name_n that_o we_o may_v the_o better_o conceive_v of_o the_o nature_n thereof_o for_o first_o it_o be_v call_v the_o spirit_n both_o to_o note_v the_o cause_n and_o author_n of_o it_o which_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o to_o teach_v we_o 6._o joh._n 3._o 6._o rom._n 7._o 6._o that_o it_o be_v of_o a_o simple_a pure_a and_o immortal_a nature_n and_o most_o opposite_a to_o that_o which_o be_v carnal_a earthly_a and_o sensual_a it_o be_v call_v the_o new_a man_n in_o opposition_n to_o the_o old_a adam_n and_o that_o corruption_n of_o nature_n which_o be_v derive_v immediate_o from_o 10._o ephes_n 4._o 22._o col._n 3._o 10._o he_o and_o to_o point_v out_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o cause_n for_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o old_a man_n our_o first_o parent_n adam_n from_o who_o it_o be_v propagate_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o other_o be_v the_o new_a man_n or_o second_v adam_n christ_n jesus_n who_o by_o his_o spirit_n have_v regenerate_v 15._o 2_o cor._n 2._o 15._o and_o beget_v we_o unto_o god_n make_v we_o to_o become_v new_a creature_n renew_v according_a to_o the_o image_n of_o god_n it_o be_v call_v the_o spiritual_a man_n both_o to_o point_v out_o the_o cause_n from_o which_o it_o have_v it_o be_v even_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o regenerate_v 1._o gal._n 6._o 1._o and_o sanctifi_v we_o and_o also_o in_o respect_n that_o itself_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o many_o spiritual_a action_n and_o be_v whole_o take_v up_o and_o exercise_v about_o spiritual_a and_o divine_a object_n above_o all_o thing_n seek_v to_o be_v enrich_v with_o god_n save_v grace_n and_o to_o have_v sure_a title_n and_o just_a claim_n to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n which_o be_v the_o inheritance_n of_o the_o bless_a angel_n and_o holy_a spirit_n and_o final_o to_o put_v a_o difference_n between_o he_o who_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n and_o he_o who_o be_v mere_o natural_a and_o worldly_a the_o one_o resemble_v and_o imitate_v the_o old_a adam_n who_o be_v from_o the_o earth_n earthly_a the_o other_o the_o second_o adam_n who_o be_v from_o heaven_n heavenly_a the_o one_o lead_v by_o the_o sense_n and_o seek_v only_a thing_n sensual_a and_o carnal_a the_o other_o soar_v aloft_o and_o mind_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v divine_a and_o spiritual_a it_o be_v call_v the_o 23._o the_o joh._n 3._o â—_o 1_o pet._n 1._o 23._o regenerate_v man_n to_o note_v that_o we_o have_v it_o not_o by_o natural_a propagation_n but_o by_o spiritual_a regeneration_n and_o new_a birth_n whereby_o be_v beget_v by_o the_o word_n and_o spirit_n we_o be_v bear_v unto_o god_n it_o be_v call_v the_o inner_a man_n and_o the_o 4._o the_o 1_o pet._n 3._o 4._o hide_a man_n of_o the_o heart_n because_o it_o sway_v &_o rule_v principal_o in_o the_o soul_n mind_n and_o 16._o b_o rom._n 7._o 22._o eph._n 3._o 16._o heart_n enlighten_v the_o understanding_n &_o sanctify_v the_o will_n and_o affection_n and_o so_o make_v they_o conformable_a to_o the_o word_n and_o will_n of_o god_n and_o can_v be_v discern_v outward_o by_o the_o sense_n but_o only_o when_o it_o show_v itself_o in_o the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n thereof_o it_o be_v call_v a_o 15._o a_o 2_o cor._n 5._o 17._o gal._n 6._o 15._o new_a creature_n because_o it_o be_v no_o relic_n or_o remainder_n of_o that_o image_n of_o god_n according_a to_o which_o we_o be_v at_o the_o first_o create_v but_o a_o new_a work_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n by_o his_o sole_a omnipotent_a power_n make_v of_o nothing_o and_o not_o of_o any_o preaexistent_a matter_n which_o it_o find_v in_o us._n final_o it_o be_v call_v the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o law_n of_o the_o 23._o e_o rom._n 8._o 2._o &_o 7._o 23._o mind_n because_o it_o be_v engrave_v and_o write_v in_o our_o heart_n rule_v and_o govern_v we_o direct_v and_o incline_v we_o both_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n unto_o all_o holy_a obedience_n 14._o f_o rom._n 8._o 1._o 14._o and_o incite_v we_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n wherein_o this_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n differ_v from_o the_o law_n of_o man_n for_o although_o it_o be_v the_o intention_n of_o lawgiver_n to_o make_v man_n good_a yet_o their_o law_n do_v this_o only_a thus_o far_o forth_o as_o they_o give_v notice_n unto_o they_o what_o they_o ought_v to_o do_v and_o leave_v undo_v but_o the_o holy_a spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o do_v not_o only_o by_o enlighten_v our_o understanding_n teach_v we_o what_o be_v our_o duty_n but_o also_o incline_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n unto_o obedience_n cause_v we_o to_o put_v in_o practice_v the_o thing_n we_o know_v and_o it_o be_v call_v the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n for_o as_o the_o natural_a spirit_n or_o soul_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o our_o natural_a life_n so_o god_n holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n according_a to_o the_o say_n of_o our_o saviour_n it_o be_v the_o spirit_n which_o quicken_v and_o the_o word_n which_o i_o speak_v unto_o 63._o john_n 6._o 63._o you_o be_v spirit_n and_o life_n the_o which_o spirit_n of_o life_n be_v original_o in_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o from_o he_o derive_v unto_o we_o who_o be_v unite_v unto_o he_o and_o to_o no_o other_o for_o as_o the_o natural_a spirit_n extend_v unto_o no_o member_n which_o have_v not_o connexion_n with_o the_o head_n so_o this_o holy_a spirit_n of_o life_n be_v derive_v unto_o none_o who_o be_v not_o join_v in_o communion_n with_o christ_n our_o head_n according_a to_o that_o 1._o joh._n 4._o 13._o hereby_o we_o know_v that_o 13._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 13._o we_o dwell_v in_o he_o and_o he_o in_o we_o because_o he_o have_v give_v we_o of_o his_o spirit_n spirit_n §._o sect._n 3._o that_o this_o combat_n be_v not_o maintain_v between_o bare_a quality_n only_o but_o as_o they_o be_v back_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o satan_n the_o wicked_a spirit_n and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v what_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v which_o be_v the_o combatant_n in_o this_o spiritual_a warfare_n the_o one_o be_v that_o natural_a corruption_n and_o carnal_a concupiscence_n in_o which_o we_o be_v conceive_v and_o bear_v the_o other_o a_o create_a quality_n of_o holiness_n whereby_o we_o be_v renew_v unto_o god_n image_n which_o through_o the_o sin_n of_o adam_n be_v deface_v in_o he_o and_o his_o posterity_n and_o be_v continual_o preserve_v support_v and_o strengthen_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o from_o which_o also_o it_o have_v first_o â—t_z be_v neither_o be_v we_o so_o to_o understand_v it_o as_o though_o this_o combat_n be_v only_o maintain_v by_o bare_a and_o naked_a quality_n of_o renew_a purity_n and_o old_a corruption_n but_o that_o they_o be_v also_o back_v and_o uphold_v by_o those_o spirit_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n and_o the_o author_n of_o they_o namely_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n and_o the_o impure_a and_o wicked_a spirit_n satan_n the_o author_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n for_o while_o man_n remain_v in_o the_o state_n of_o infidelity_n the_o strong_a man_n satan_n keep_v possession_n and_o dwell_v in_o they_o though_o not_o after_o a_o gross_a and_o sensible_a manner_n as_o in_o demoniac_n yet_o invisible_o and_o spiritual_o rule_v and_o reign_v in_o they_o and_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v hold_v they_o captive_a to_o do_v his_o will_n in_o which_o his_o regiment_n and_o government_n he_o employ_v the_o 26._o 2._o tim._n 2._o 26._o flesh_n and_o our_o carnal_a concupiscence_n as_o his_o deputy_n and_o chief_a instrument_n to_o lead_v sinful_a man_n into_o all_o wickedness_n the_o which_o he_o continual_o animate_v inrage_v and_o strengthen_v unto_o all_o evil_a but_o when_o a_o strong_a than_o he_o come_v even_o the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n he_o cast_v he_o out_o and_o take_v possession_n dwell_v reign_v and_o rule_v in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n create_v in_o we_o that_o quality_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n
call_v the_o spirit_n which_o he_o substitute_v as_o his_o vicegerent_n and_o chief_a deputy_n in_o the_o regenerate_v man_n and_o though_o he_o do_v not_o quite_o expel_v the_o flesh_n satan_n lieutenant_n out_o of_o we_o yet_o at_o the_o first_o entrance_n he_o give_v he_o a_o mortal_a wound_n of_o which_o he_o never_o recover_v and_o depose_v he_o from_o his_o vice-gerencie_a so_o that_o howsoever_o it_o still_o dwell_v yet_o it_o reign_v not_o in_o our_o mortal_a body_n as_o in_o former_a time_n only_a 12._o rom._n 6._o 12._o god_n spirit_n suffer_v this_o enemy_n to_o inhabit_v still_o with_o we_o that_o by_o the_o opposition_n which_o it_o make_v it_o may_v exercise_v the_o spiritual_a part_n in_o the_o christian_a warfare_n that_o hereby_o it_o may_v be_v make_v more_o vigilant_a and_o diligent_a more_o strong_a and_o active_a and_o in_o the_o end_n obtain_v victory_n may_v be_v crown_v with_o the_o great_a glory_n in_o which_o combat_n and_o conflict_n he_o leave_v not_o the_o spiritual_a man_n to_o himself_o but_o continual_o send_v unto_o he_o fresh_a aid_n of_o renew_a grace_n whereby_o he_o be_v enable_v to_o overcome_v even_o as_o on_o the_o other_o side_n satan_n the_o prince_n of_o darkness_n though_o he_o be_v thrust_v out_o of_o his_o possession_n and_o regency_n yet_o he_o leave_v and_o forsake_v not_o his_o wound_a and_o weaken_a deputy_n the_o flesh_n but_o labour_v continual_o to_o recure_v his_o wound_n minister_v unto_o he_o new_a strength_n by_o his_o hellish_a tentation_n and_o suggestion_n and_o by_o breathe_v and_o infuse_v into_o he_o the_o poison_n of_o enmity_n and_o malice_n against_o god_n and_o all_o goodness_n stir_v he_o up_o to_o rebellion_n against_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o to_o make_v war_n against_o that_o garrison_n of_o his_o grace_n which_o he_o have_v place_v in_o us._n reason_n §._o sect._n 4._o the_o former_a point_n prove_v by_o diverse_a reason_n so_o that_o not_o only_o the_o quality_n of_o holiness_n but_o the_o holy_a spirit_n not_o only_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n but_o the_o holy_a ghost_n himself_o dwell_v and_o reign_v in_o the_o man_n regenerate_v keep_v still_o possession_n after_o that_o satan_n be_v drive_v out_o and_o strengthen_v the_o regenerate_a part_n against_o all_o the_o assault_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o the_o which_o may_v appear_v by_o these_o reason_n first_o because_o we_o be_v call_v the_o habitation_n 19_o 1_o cor._n 3._o 16_o &_o 6._o 19_o of_o god_n and_o the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o can_v be_v understand_v of_o his_o gift_n and_o grace_n only_o which_o be_v improper_o say_v to_o dwell_v in_o temple_n see_v this_o belong_v rather_o to_o person_n then_o unto_o thing_n and_o quality_n but_o of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n himself_o second_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o not_o his_o gift_n and_o grace_n only_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o the_o spiritual_a union_n which_o we_o have_v with_o christ_n for_o dwell_v in_o christ_n our_o head_n and_o in_o we_o likewise_o who_o be_v his_o member_n it_o make_v we_o to_o become_v one_o mystical_a body_n with_o he_o even_o as_o the_o head_n and_o diverse_a member_n make_v one_o natural_a body_n be_v animate_v &_o quicken_v by_o the_o same_o soul_n three_o the_o action_n which_o in_o the_o scripture_n be_v attribute_v to_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o can_v fit_o be_v apply_v to_o bare_a quality_n but_o proper_o belong_v to_o the_o spirit_n itself_o for_o this_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o be_v say_v to_o rule_v and_o govern_v we_o to_o guide_v direct_v teach_v and_o instruct_v we_o to_o sanctify_v and_o purify_v we_o to_o convince_v we_o of_o sin_n and_o to_o replenish_v we_o with_o all_o save_a grace_n now_o the_o quality_n of_o holiness_n and_o the_o author_n by_o who_o it_o be_v create_v the_o grace_n themselves_o and_o he_o that_o infuse_v they_o and_o work_v they_o in_o we_o be_v diverse_a four_o as_o satan_n keep_v his_o residence_n in_o 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man_n have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v the_o same_o holy_a spirit_n which_o dwell_v in_o our_o head_n and_o saviour_n christ_n he_o be_v none_o of_o he_o and_o else_o where_o he_o pray_v that_o god_n will_v grant_v unto_o the_o ephesian_n according_a to_o the_o riches_n 16._o eph._n 3._o 16._o of_o his_o grace_n to_o be_v strengthen_v with_o might_n by_o his_o spirit_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n by_o all_o which_o it_o appear_v that_o not_o only_o the_o quality_n of_o holiness_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o save_a grace_n thereof_o but_o also_o the_o spirit_n itself_o dwell_v in_o we_o assist_v and_o strengthen_v we_o in_o this_o christian_n warfare_n against_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o creature_n §._o sect._n 5._o that_o the_o spirit-doth_a not_o dwell_v in_o we_o essential_o more_o than_o in_o other_o creature_n notwithstanding_o i_o do_v not_o nor_o dare_v affirm_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o essential_o more_o than_o in_o any_o other_o creature_n communicate_v his_o essence_n with_o we_o as_o a_o essential_a part_n of_o us._n for_o his_o nature_n and_o essence_n be_v most_o simple_a and_o indivisible_a in_o comprehensible_a and_o omnipresent_v fill_v all_o place_n without_o repletion_n and_o contain_v all_o itself_o be_v infinite_a and_o contain_v of_o nothing_o can_v be_v say_v thus_o to_o dwell_v in_o man_n for_o this_o be_v to_o deify_v and_o make_v a_o god_n of_o he_o much_o less_o do_v i_o say_v that_o the_o spirit_n assume_v our_o nature_n as_o the_o second_o person_n assume_v the_o nature_n of_o christ_n to_o subsist_v in_o he_o by_o personal_a union_n and_o to_o become_v one_o with_o he_o and_o he_o with_o we_o for_o thus_o also_o we_o shall_v fall_v into_o the_o same_o error_n of_o deify_v man_n and_o beside_o then_o the_o three_o person_n in_o trinity_n shall_v be_v incarnate_a as_o well_o as_o the_o second_o yea_o contrariwise_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o the_o spirit_n be_v say_v to_o be_v give_v we_o in_o the_o same_o sense_n as_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v send_v forth_o unto_o we_o because_o you_o be_v son_n god_n have_v send_v forth_o the_o spirit_n 6._o gal._n 4._o 6._o of_o his_o son_n into_o your_o heart_n cry_v abba_n father_n now_o by_o this_o phrase_n of_o send_v forth_o the_o holy_a ghost_n teach_v we_o that_o the_o spirit_n be_v in_o one_o manner_n in_o christ_n &_o in_o another_o manner_n in_o we_o for_o he_o be_v in_o he_o most_o proper_o substantial_o &_o essential_o as_o be_v his_o spirit_n coessential_a with_o he_o &_o coeternall_a in_o which_o respect_n the_o apostle_n make_v he_o and_o the_o spirit_n all_o one_o 2._o cor._n 3._o 17._o the_o lord_n be_v that_o spirit_n and_o where_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v there_o be_v liberty_n &_o col._n 2._o 9_o he_o say_v that_o in_o he_o dwell_v the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n bodily_a but_o in_o we_o not_o primary_o and_o original_o but_o as_o he_o be_v send_v forth_o of_o christ_n unto_o we_o by_o who_o 9_o col._n 2._o 9_o we_o have_v special_a right_n unto_o he_o since_o his_o resurrection_n by_o 7_o john_n 16._o 7_o virtue_n of_o his_o promise_n john_n 16._o 7._o if_o i_o go_v not_o away_o the_o comforter_n will_v not_o come_v unto_o you_o but_o if_o i_o depart_v i_o will_v send_v he_o unto_o you_o and_o by_o his_o mediation_n and_o intercession_n now_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o his_o father_n according_a to_o that_o i_o will_v pray_v the_o father_n and_o he_o will_v give_v you_o another_o comforter_n that_o he_o 16._o john_n 14._o 16._o may_v abide_v with_o you_o for_o ever_o so_o that_o the_o spirit_n be_v in_o
that_o be_v in_o his_o flesh_n dwell_v no_o good_a thing_n where_o the_o flesh_n can_v signify_v the_o body_n as_o it_o be_v distinguish_v from_o the_o soul_n for_o so_o it_o be_v not_o true_a which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v see_v his_o body_n be_v not_o only_o the_o habitation_n of_o his_o soul_n but_o also_o the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n neither_o be_v it_o here_o the_o apostle_n purpose_v to_o distinguish_v between_o his_o soul_n and_o his_o body_n but_o between_o grace_n and_o natural_a corruption_n which_o have_v overspread_v the_o whole_a man_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o he_o remain_v unregenerate_a as_o contrariwise_o by_o spirit_n he_o understand_v the_o whole_a man_n as_o he_o be_v regenerate_v and_o sanctify_a and_o this_o be_v the_o reason_n why_o he_o correct_v himself_o say_v in_o i_o that_o be_v in_o my_o flesh_n because_o he_o will_v not_o be_v injurious_a to_o god_n spirit_n dwell_v in_o his_o body_n which_o make_v he_o thus_o to_o explicate_v his_o speech_n of_o his_o flesh_n or_o part_n unregenerate_a in_o which_o the_o holy_a spirit_n dwell_v not_o so_o chrysostome_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o apostle_n call_v 5._o 1_o cor._n 6._o 19_o chrysost_n in_o cal._n 5._o flesh_n not_o the_o natural_a body_n but_o the_o deprave_a will_n as_o when_o he_o say_v you_o be_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n but_o in_o the_o spirit_n and_o again_o those_o who_o be_v in_o the_o flesh_n can_v please_v god_n what_o then_o be_v the_o flesh_n to_o be_v destroy_v why_o he_o who_o speak_v these_o thing_n be_v not_o he_o compass_v with_o flesh_n etc._n etc._n by_o flesh_n therefore_o he_o mean_v earthly_a sluggish_a and_o reckless_a thought_n so_o that_o this_o be_v not_o the_o accusation_n of_o the_o body_n but_o the_o fault_n of_o the_o negligent_a soul_n â—â—_o §_o sect._n 7._o the_o seven_o reason_n because_o the_o body_n be_v not_o absolute_o evil_a as_o the_o flesh_n â—â—_o eight_o that_o which_o be_v call_v the_o flesh_n be_v in_o other_o place_n call_v the_o evil_a concupiscence_n the_o evil_a which_o enclose_v we_o and_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n but_o the_o body_n be_v not_o evil_a absolute_o for_o it_o be_v the_o good_a creature_n of_o god_n as_o well_o as_o the_o soul_n but_o respective_o as_o together_o with_o the_o soul_n it_o be_v taint_v &_o defile_v with_o corruption_n so_o austin_n tell_v we_o that_o our_o flesh_n that_o be_v 76._o aug._n de_fw-fr ecclesiast_fw-la dogmat_fw-la cap._n 76._o our_o body_n be_v good_a yea_o very_a good_a as_o be_v the_o workmanship_n of_o our_o only_a good_a god_n and_o it_o be_v not_o evil_a as_o sethianus_n ophianus_fw-la and_o patricianus_n will_v have_v it_o nor_o the_o cause_n of_o evil_a as_o florianus_n have_v teach_v nor_o yet_o compact_v of_o evil_a and_o good_a as_o manichaeus_n blaspheme_v but_o whereas_o it_o be_v good_a by_o creation_n it_o be_v at_o the_o choice_n of_o the_o mind_n make_v unto_o we_o either_o good_a or_o evil_n not_o by_o the_o change_n of_o the_o substance_n but_o by_o the_o wage_n of_o execution_n with_o who_o chrysostome_n agree_v say_v that_o the_o apostle_n do_v 13._o chrysost_n in_o rom._n 7._o serm._n 13._o nor_o call_v the_o flesh_n that_o be_v the_o body_n sin_n but_o it_o be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n which_o if_o we_o wise_o use_v it_o be_v exceed_v fit_a for_o the_o pursue_v of_o virtue_n neither_o be_v the_o body_n our_o enemy_n in_o this_o spiritual_a conflict_n but_o our_o friend_n which_o assi_v we_o in_o the_o fight_n and_o take_v our_o part_n against_o the_o flesh_n with_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n namely_o as_o it_o be_v employ_v by_o the_o soul_n in_o pray_v fast_a watch_v hear_v the_o word_n holy_a conference_n give_v of_o alm_n and_o such_o like_a religious_a and_o christian_a duty_n so_o hierome_n testify_v that_o this_o life_n to_o mortal_a man_n be_v a_o place_n licinium_n hieron_n ad_fw-la licinium_n of_o combat_n here_o we_o fight_v that_o elsewhere_o we_o may_v be_v crown_v and_o no_o man_n can_v go_v secure_o among_o serpent_n and_o scorpion_n we_o be_v compass_v about_o with_o great_a troop_n of_o enemy_n the_o whole_a world_n be_v full_a of_o they_o the_o frail_a flesh_n which_o within_o a_o while_n will_v become_v dust_n fight_v alone_o against_o many_o etc._n etc._n for_o as_o the_o body_n partake_v with_o the_o soul_n in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n so_o also_o in_o the_o state_n of_o regeneration_n the_o one_o be_v sanctify_v as_o well_o as_o the_o other_o for_o whereas_o the_o apostle_n speak_v to_o the_o faithful_a tell_v they_o that_o they_o be_v wash_v and_o sanctify_v he_o exclude_v not_o their_o body_n but_o understand_v it_o of_o the_o whole_a person_n body_n and_o soul_n and_o this_o he_o plain_o testify_v say_v that_o the_o unmarried_a woman_n care_v for_o the_o thing_n 34._o 1_o cor._n 6._o 11._o 1_o cor._n 7._o 34._o of_o the_o lord_n that_o she_o may_v be_v holy_a both_o in_o body_n and_o in_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o he_o exhort_v the_o corinthian_n to_o the_o wash_n and_o purge_v of_o the_o whole_a person_n have_v say_v he_o these_o gracious_a promise_n dear_o belove_v let_v we_o cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o 1._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 1._o all_o filthiness_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n perfect_a holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n so_o whereas_o he_o affirm_v that_o our_o body_n be_v temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n he_o impli_v that_o they_o be_v regenerate_v and_o sanctify_v for_o what_o communion_n can_v there_o be_v between_o light_n and_o darkness_n god_n and_o belial_n the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o a_o pollute_a cage_n of_o unclean_a spirit_n and_o therefore_o as_o our_o soul_n be_v not_o in_o this_o life_n perfect_o regenerate_v but_o have_v remain_v in_o they_o many_o relic_n of_o corruption_n so_o our_o body_n be_v not_o quite_o without_o regeneration_n but_o be_v in_o part_n wash_v and_o purge_v by_o god_n holy_a spirit_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a habitation_n for_o himself_o to_o dwell_v in_o to_o which_o purpose_n hierome_n say_v that_o the_o apostle_n do_v not_o praise_v the_o spirit_n and_o 8._o hieron_n in_o rom._n 8._o dispraise_v the_o flesh_n because_o that_o be_v good_a and_o this_o be_v evil_n see_v himself_o say_v that_o the_o virgin_n care_v for_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o she_o may_v be_v holy_a in_o body_n and_o in_o spirit_n and_o contrariwise_o do_v accuse_v the_o spirit_n say_v man_n corrupt_v in_o their_o mind_n etc._n etc._n so_o chrysostome_n say_v that_o christ_n have_v destroy_v the_o kingdom_n of_o sin_n and_o have_v make_v the_o flesh_n more_o able_a and_o spiritual_a for_o all_o good_a duty_n not_o by_o change_v the_o substance_n of_o it_o but_o by_o raise_v and_o incite_v it_o hereunto_o for_o as_o fire_n be_v join_v with_o iron_n 8._o chrys_n in_o ro._n 8._o do_v make_v the_o iron_n like_o unto_o fire_n though_o it_o remain_v the_o same_o in_o it_o own_o nature_n so_o the_o flesh_n of_o the_o faithful_a who_o be_v endue_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v chaâ—ged_v by_o virtue_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o be_v make_v spiritual_a and_o lofty_a be_v lift_v upon_o high_a together_o with_o the_o soul_n and_o as_o the_o body_n be_v thus_o in_o part_n sanctify_v so_o also_o the_o affection_n and_o inferior_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o love_v hope_v desire_v hatred_n and_o the_o â—est_n and_o be_v make_v serviceable_a to_o the_o soul_n for_o holy_a and_o religious_a duty_n and_o whereas_o while_o we_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o unbelief_n they_o fight_v on_o the_o devil_n side_n and_o provoke_v we_o to_o the_o commit_n of_o all_o wickedness_n now_o they_o forsake_v his_o camp_n and_o take_v part_n with_o the_o army_n of_o jesus_n christ_n incite_v we_o both_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o the_o ready_a performance_n of_o all_o holy_a duty_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n number_v idolatry_n witchcraft_n and_o heresy_n which_o be_v more_o proper_o belong_v to_o the_o superior_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n among_o the_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n so_o contrariwise_o he_o reckon_v love_n joy_n and_o peace_n among_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o 22_o gal._n 5._o 22_o be_v affection_n belong_v to_o the_o inferior_a part_n will_n §_o sect._n 8._o the_o eight_o reason_n because_o the_o faithful_a be_v tempt_v to_o such_o sin_n as_o proper_o belong_v to_o the_o understanding_n and_o will_n last_o even_o the_o faithful_a and_o regenerate_v be_v tempt_v not_o only_o to_o sin_n wherewith_o the_o inferior_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v delight_v as_o lust_n wantonness_n intemperance_n and_o the_o like_a 14._o jam._n 1._o 14._o but_o also_o unto_o such_o sin_n as_o proper_o belong_v to_o the_o underderstanding_n and_o will_n as_o error_n heresy_n infidelity_n doubt_v of_o
god_n mercy_n truth_n providence_n security_n impenitency_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n now_o of_o what_o be_v they_o thus_o tempt_v but_o as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o of_o their_o own_o concupiscence_n and_o therefore_o this_o concupiscence_n extend_v as_o well_o to_o the_o superior_a as_o the_o inferior_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n yea_o not_o only_o be_v they_o tempt_v but_o often_o be_v foil_v by_o yield_v to_o the_o tentation_n of_o which_o i_o need_v no_o other_o proof_n but_o that_o experience_n which_o every_o christian_a may_v have_v in_o himself_o if_o without_o partiality_n he_o will_v examine_v his_o own_o conscience_n for_o who_o be_v so_o enlighten_v that_o do_v not_o find_v in_o his_o mind_n much_o darkness_n who_o so_o sanctify_v that_o do_v not_o acknowledge_v many_o error_n whereby_o he_o have_v be_v overtake_v in_o his_o judgement_n and_o much_o vanity_n in_o his_o cogitation_n who_o be_v so_o humble_a and_o have_v so_o deny_v himself_o that_o do_v not_o feel_v in_o his_o will_n much_o perverseness_n and_o rebellion_n against_o the_o will_n of_o god_n final_o who_o have_v his_o remembrance_n so_o confirm_v and_o strengthen_v in_o grace_n that_o do_v not_o see_v his_o forgetfulness_n of_o god_n and_o of_o holy_a duty_n and_o who_o be_v so_o strong_a in_o his_o faith_n that_o do_v not_o find_v many_o assault_n of_o doubt_v and_o infidelity_n all_o which_o do_v plain_o prove_v that_o even_o in_o the_o regenerate_a the_o relic_n of_o carnal_a corruption_n do_v remain_v not_o only_o in_o the_o inferior_a and_o sensitive_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n but_o also_o in_o the_o superior_a and_o intellectual_a chap._n vi_o testimony_n of_o father_n to_o prove_v that_o the_o body_n alone_o be_v not_o our_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n flesh_n §._o sect._n 1._o testimony_n to_o prove_v that_o the_o body_n be_v not_o our_o sinful_a flesh_n unto_o these_o reason_n we_o may_v add_v diverse_a testimony_n for_o the_o better_a clear_n of_o this_o 7â—5_n august_n de_fw-fr civet_n dei_fw-la lib._n 14._o cap._n 3._o tit_n 5._o col_fw-fr 7â—5_n point_n and_o first_o saint_n augustine_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o body_n which_o overburthen_v the_o soul_n be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o first_o sin_n but_o the_o punishment_n neither_o do_v the_o corruptible_a flesh_n make_v the_o soul_n sinful_a but_o the_o sinful_a soul_n make_v the_o flesh_n corruptible_fw-fr from_o which_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n although_o there_o arise_v many_o provocation_n of_o vice_n and_o vicious_a desire_n yet_o not_o all_o the_o vice_n of_o a_o wicked_a life_n be_v to_o be_v impute_v to_o the_o flesh_n that_o be_v the_o body_n lest_o hereby_o we_o acquit_v the_o devil_n of_o they_o who_o have_v no_o flesh_n again_o he_o that_o magnify_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o though_o it_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n and_o accuse_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o flesh_n as_o evil_a without_o doubt_n he_o do_v 758_o august_n de_fw-fr civet_n dei_fw-la lib._n 14._o cap._n 5._o tit_n 5._o col_fw-fr 758_o carnal_o affect_v the_o soul_n and_o after_o a_o fleshly_a manner_n shun_v the_o flesh_n because_o he_o so_o judge_v out_o of_o human_a vanity_n and_o not_o out_o of_o divine_a truth_n so_o in_o another_o place_n the_o soul_n be_v not_o better_a than_o 145._o august_n in_o psal_n 145._o the_o body_n in_o merit_n but_o in_o nature_n for_o the_o soul_n be_v sinful_a and_o stain_v with_o many_o corruption_n of_o concupiscence_n but_o yet_o impure_a gold_n be_v better_a than_o the_o most_o purify_v lead_v and_o else_o where_o he_o say_v the_o flesh_n therefore_o be_v not_o evil_a if_o it_o want_v evil_a that_o be_v sin_n wherewith_o 998._o august_n de_fw-fr continent_n cap._n 8._o tit._n 4._o col_fw-fr 998._o man_n be_v corrupt_v neither_o be_v he_o evil_o make_v but_o do_v evil_a for_o in_o both_o part_n soul_n and_o body_n he_o be_v make_v good_a of_o our_o good_a god_n but_o he_o do_v evil_a whereby_o he_o be_v make_v evil_a now_o as_o by_o all_o these_o testimony_n he_o show_v what_o the_o flesh_n be_v not_o namely_o not_o the_o nature_n or_o substance_n of_o the_o body_n so_o in_o many_o other_o place_n he_o show_v what_o it_o be_v namely_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n of_o nature_n which_o have_v overspread_v and_o defile_v the_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o name_v one_o or_o two_o for_o all_o in_o his_o book_n of_o retractation_n he_o say_v that_o the_o apostle_n by_o the_o name_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n understand_v the_o corruption_n of_o they_o both_o and_o again_o 29._o carnis_fw-la et_fw-la sanguinis_fw-la nomine_fw-la ipsam_fw-la corruptionem_fw-la carnis_fw-la et_fw-la sanguinis_fw-la intelligendus_fw-la est_fw-la apostolus_fw-la nuncupasse_fw-la august_n retract_v lib._n 2._o cap._n 3._o august_n de_fw-fr fide_fw-la et_fw-la symb._n c._n 10._o chryso_v in_o gal._n 6._o chry._n in_o gen._n 6._o homil._n 24._o gregor_n moral_a lib._n 3._o c._n 11._o moral_a lib._n 14._o cap._n 29._o the_o soul_n when_o as_o it_o affect_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v carnal_o good_a be_v name_v the_o flesh_n with_o he_o agree_v chrysostome_n for_o write_v on_o the_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n they_o have_v crucify_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n of_o it_o he_o say_v that_o he_o here_o call_v their_o evil_a deed_n the_o flesh_n for_o if_o they_o shall_v have_v crucify_v their_o body_n how_o then_o can_v they_o have_v live_v and_o again_o it_o be_v the_o manner_n of_o the_o scripture_n to_o call_v by_o the_o name_n of_o flesh_n those_o who_o only_a mind_n carnal_a thing_n and_o never_o think_v on_o that_o which_o be_v heavenly_a thus_o also_o gregory_n say_v that_o the_o scripture_n be_v accustom_v to_o signify_v by_o the_o name_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n the_o sin_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o in_o another_o place_n it_o be_v write_v say_v he_o that_o flesh_n and_o blood_n can_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o how_o then_o shall_v i_o believe_v that_o in_o truth_n the_o flesh_n shall_v arise_v at_o the_o last_o day_n i_o answer_v in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n the_o flesh_n be_v sometime_o take_v according_a to_o nature_n and_o sometime_o according_a to_o fault_n and_o corruption_n in_o the_o former_a sense_n this_o now_o be_v bone_n of_o my_o bone_n and_o flesh_n of_o my_o flesh_n and_o again_o the_o word_n be_v make_v flesh_n in_o the_o other_o sense_n be_v it_o to_o be_v take_v my_o spirit_n shall_v not_o strive_v in_o these_o man_n because_o they_o be_v flesh_n and_o the_o speech_n of_o the_o apostle_n but_o you_o be_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n but_o in_o the_o spirit_n not_o that_o they_o be_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n to_o who_o the_o apostle_n write_v but_o because_o they_o have_v overcome_v the_o passion_n of_o their_o carnal_a desire_n etc._n etc._n so_o hierome_n on_o the_o 8._o hieron_n in_o rom_n 8._o eight_o of_o the_o roman_n say_v it_o be_v to_o be_v note_v that_o the_o apostle_n there_o accuse_v the_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o not_o the_o substance_n and_o thus_o also_o basill_n understand_v it_o for_o say_v he_o he_o that_o be_v call_v the_o old_a man_n signify_v together_o all_o sin_n and_o ibidem_fw-la basil_n de_fw-fr baptis_fw-la lib._n 1._o theod._n in_o gal._n 5._o 17._o ibidem_fw-la defilement_n particular_o as_o it_o be_v in_o his_o part_n so_o theodoret_n the_o apostle_n call_v flesh_n the_o inclination_n of_o the_o mind_n unto_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v evil_a and_o the_o spirit_n grace_n which_o inhabit_v and_o guide_v the_o mind_n unto_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v good_a and_o again_o it_o be_v manifest_a that_o idolatry_n witchcraft_n and_o such_o like_a sin_n be_v not_o proper_a to_o the_o flesh_n that_o be_v the_o body_n but_o to_o the_o soul_n and_o therefore_o he_o do_v not_o accuse_v the_o flesh_n but_o the_o wicked_a and_o slothful_a cogitation_n understanstanding_n §._o sect._n 2._o that_o satan_n have_v assault_v not_o only_o the_o body_n &_o affection_n but_o the_o mind_n and_o understanstanding_n and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v by_o the_o scripture_n and_o father_n that_o by_o the_o flesh_n we_o be_v not_o to_o understand_v the_o body_n and_o the_o sensitive_a part_n of_o the_o soul_n alone_o but_o the_o sinful_a corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o that_o this_o have_v overspread_v and_o infect_v not_o the_o flesh_n or_o affection_n alone_o but_o even_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n for_o satan_n have_v a_o desire_n to_o conquer_v we_o and_o to_o hold_v we_o for_o ever_o under_o his_o subjection_n do_v not_o only_o by_o assault_n take_v in_o the_o body_n and_o sensitive_a faculty_n as_o it_o be_v the_o out-sconce_n but_o have_v also_o scale_v and_o surprise_v the_o reason_n and_o understanding_n which_o be_v the_o strong_a tower_n and_o castle_n of_o our_o soul_n through_o the_o strength_n whereof_o
only_o upon_o the_o prop_n of_o worldly_a prosperity_n which_o be_v pull_v away_o sink_v and_o fail_v and_o while_o this_o fair_a green_a blade_n which_o spring_v out_o of_o the_o stony_a ground_n be_v moisten_v with_o the_o dew_n of_o temporal_a benefit_n it_o sprout_v up_o and_o flowrish_v but_o no_o soon_o do_v the_o sun_n of_o affliction_n and_o persecution_n arise_v but_o present_o it_o wither_v and_o fade_v last_o true_a faith_n be_v always_o a_o live_n and_o fruitful_a faith_n and_o be_v continual_o exercise_v in_o good_a work_n and_o christian_a duty_n and_o in_o love_n and_o obedience_n towards_o god_n but_o the_o faith_n of_o hypocrite_n be_v dead_a barren_a and_o fruitless_a or_o if_o it_o bear_v any_o fruit_n at_o all_o yet_o have_v they_o no_o respect_n to_o god_n but_o be_v do_v out_o of_o pride_n or_o self-love_n for_o fear_n of_o punishment_n or_o hope_n of_o reward_n but_o more_o of_o this_o afterward_o repentance_n §._o sect._n 4._o the_o difference_n between_o true_a and_o false_a repentance_n thus_o also_o the_o hypocrite_n have_v some_o kind_n of_o repentance_n the_o which_o the_o flesh_n commend_v unto_o he_o as_o gree_v well_o enough_o with_o itself_o and_o that_o to_o this_o end_n that_o he_o may_v content_v himself_o with_o it_o and_o never_o labour_v after_o sound_a repentance_n which_o deceit_n that_o we_o may_v prevent_v we_o be_v to_o learn_v and_o observe_v the_o many_o difference_n between_o this_o counterfeit_n and_o false_a repentance_n and_o that_o which_o be_v sound_a and_o sincere_a for_o true_a repentance_n spring_v from_o a_o lively_a faith_n assure_v we_o of_o god_n love_n which_o cause_v we_o to_o bewail_v our_o 18._o zach._n 12._o 10_o luk._n 15._o 18._o sin_n because_o by_o they_o we_o have_v displease_v our_o gracious_a god_n who_o so_o love_v we_o and_o who_o we_o so_o love_v but_o the_o sorrow_n of_o hypocrite_n rise_v from_o infidelity_n and_o self-love_n which_o make_v we_o mourn_v because_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v make_v ourselves_o obnoxious_a to_o punishment_n godly_a sorrow_n arise_v from_o a_o true_a hatred_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v odious_a unto_o we_o as_o a_o ugly_a serpent_n or_o grievous_a as_o a_o heavy_a burden_n do_v cause_v we_o to_o sorrow_n and_o mourn_v because_o we_o can_v be_v rid_v of_o it_o nor_o shake_v it_o off_o but_o worldly_a sorrow_n from_o our_o love_n of_o sin_n because_o we_o be_v loath_a to_o leave_v it_o and_o yet_o must_v needs_o for_o fear_n of_o further_a punishment_n godly_a sorrow_n drive_v the_o sinner_n to_o god_n with_o david_n and_o make_v he_o to_o humble_v himself_o acknowledge_v his_o sin_n and_o ask_v pardon_n but_o the_o sorrow_n of_o hypocrite_n drive_v man_n from_o god_n &_o make_v they_o to_o deny_v their_o sin_n or_o to_o excuse_v and_o and_o minse_v it_o godly_a sorrow_n work_v a_o change_n and_o alteration_n to_o amendment_n of_o life_n but_o the_o hypocrite_n though_o he_o hang_v down_o his_o head_n like_o a_o bulrush_n for_o a_o day_n and_o blubber_v his_o cheek_n with_o tear_n yet_o either_o he_o leave_v not_o his_o sin_n at_o all_o or_o only_o as_o he_o leave_v and_o put_v of_o his_o clothes_n with_o a_o purpose_n to_o resume_v and_o put_v they_o on_o the_o next_o day_n godly_a sorrow_n do_v chief_o respect_v the_o sin_n whereby_o the_o christian_a have_v offend_v god_n but_o the_o sorrow_n of_o hypocrite_n look_v chief_o to_o the_o punishment_n whereby_o they_o have_v displease_v themselves_o final_o the_o sorrow_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v constant_a and_o continual_a from_o the_o first_o day_n of_o conversion_n to_o the_o end_n of_o their_o life_n but_o the_o sorrow_n of_o hypocrite_n be_v but_o by_o flash_n and_o spurt_n and_o common_o cease_v when_o they_o be_v free_v from_o their_o smart_n and_o pain_n hypocrite_n §_o sct._n 5._o the_o difference_n between_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o faithful_a and_o of_o hypocrite_n the_o like_a difference_n also_o we_o may_v observe_v in_o the_o other_o part_n of_o repentance_n which_o be_v amendment_n of_o life_n and_o new_a obedience_n for_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o faithful_a spring_v from_o their_o faith_n and_o love_n of_o god_n but_o the_o obedience_n of_o hypocrite_n from_o self-love_n and_o carnal_a respect_n the_o faithful_a propound_n unto_o all_o their_o good_a work_n the_o glory_n of_o god_n as_o their_o chief_a end_n but_o the_o hypocrite_n propound_v to_o himself_o chief_o his_o own_o good_a and_o that_o in_o worldly_a and_o carnal_a repect_n the_o true_a believer_n perform_v total_a obedience_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n with_o all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n of_o his_o soul_n and_o body_n but_o the_o hypocrite_n content_v himself_o with_o bodily_a exercise_n which_o be_v without_o the_o power_n of_o godliness_n and_o do_v not_o worship_n god_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n nor_o with_o a_o willing_a and_o cheerful_a heart_n but_o contradict_v the_o 7._o rom._n 7._o apostle_n speech_n he_o may_v say_v the_o evil_a which_o i_o love_v that_o do_v i_o not_o but_o the_o good_a which_o i_o hate_v that_o do_v i._o so_o also_o the_o faithful_a christian_a perform_v total_a obedience_n in_o respect_n of_o 6._o psal_n 119._o 6._o the_o object_n and_o have_v regard_n unto_o all_o god_n commandment_n he_o flee_v from_o all_o sin_n and_o embrace_v all_o holy_a duty_n yea_o above_o all_o sin_n hate_v those_o most_o which_z cleave_v fast_o unto_o he_o and_o labour_v most_o to_o bring_v his_o heart_n to_o the_o love_n of_o those_o duty_n to_o which_o natural_o he_o be_v most_o backward_o but_o the_o hypocrite_n seem_v to_o make_v conscience_n of_o one_o table_n neglect_v the_o other_o or_o if_o he_o forsake_v many_o sin_n and_o do_v many_o duty_n yet_o he_o have_v some_o darling_n sin_n which_o he_o hold_v as_o sweet_a under_o his_o tongue_n which_o he_o will_v by_o no_o 12._o job._n 20._o 12._o mean_n part_n with_o and_o some_o duty_n there_o be_v so_o contrary_a to_o his_o corrupt_a nature_n that_o there_o be_v no_o argument_n that_o can_v be_v use_v which_o can_v move_v he_o to_o practice_v they_o final_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v constant_a and_o permanent_a and_o the_o long_o it_o continue_v the_o more_o it_o grow_v and_o increase_v but_o the_o obedience_n of_o hypocrite_n be_v unconstant_a and_o by_o fit_n only_o and_o flash_n and_o common_o like_o a_o naughty_a jade_n he_o be_v most_o free_a and_o forward_o in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o journey_n but_o quite_o tire_v before_o he_o come_v near_o unto_o the_o end_n hypocrisy_n §_o sect_n 6._o the_o flesh_n deceit_n in_o move_v we_o to_o leave_v of_o from_o do_v good_a duty_n that_o we_o may_v avoid_v hypocrisy_n and_o thus_o we_o may_v defeat_v the_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n whereby_o it_o draw_v we_o to_o hypocrisy_n wherewith_o if_o it_o can_v prevail_v with_o we_o it_o will_v labour_v to_o draw_v we_o into_o the_o contrary_a extreme_a and_o because_o hypocrisy_n be_v odious_a unto_o we_o it_o will_v move_v we_o more_o to_o disguise_n and_o bide_v our_o profession_n of_o religion_n to_o refrain_v from_o all_o good_a speech_n which_o may_v glorify_v god_n and_o edify_v our_o brethren_n to_o conform_v ourselves_o to_o their_o fashion_n which_o bear_v we_o company_n in_o outward_a show_n though_o in_o heart_n we_o be_v far_o unlike_o they_o and_o to_o neglect_v all_o good_a action_n and_o holy_a duty_n as_o meditation_n fast_v prayer_n give_v of_o alm_n or_o to_o do_v they_o in_o great_a secrecy_n and_o â—s_v it_o be_v by_o stealth_n for_o fear_v lest_o man_n take_v notice_n of_o they_o shall_v think_v we_o too_o glorious_a in_o our_o outward_a show_n and_o condemn_v we_o of_o hypocrisy_n the_o which_o conceit_n so_o oversway_v with_o diverse_a who_o be_v otherwise_o good_a christian_n that_o they_o be_v ashamed_a and_o ready_a to_o bâ—ush_v when_o they_o be_v take_v at_o unaware_o in_o do_v religious_a duty_n as_o though_o they_o be_v guilty_a of_o some_o great_a fault_n and_o so_o much_o the_o rather_o because_o the_o most_o godly_a christian_n have_v the_o relic_n of_o hypocrisy_n as_o of_o all_o other_o sin_n remain_v in_o they_o be_v guilty_a to_o themselves_o of_o this_o corruption_n as_o find_v it_o often_o to_o prevail_v with_o they_o and_o therefore_o labour_v with_o so_o much_o the_o more_o diligence_n to_o avoid_v all_o semblance_n and_o appearance_n of_o it_o with_o which_o deceit_n that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v overtake_v let_v we_o consider_v that_o we_o ought_v not_o so_o to_o avoid_v the_o show_n of_o hypocrisy_n as_o that_o we_o do_v in_o truth_n shun_v christian_a apology_n and_o profession_n whereby_o god_n be_v to_o be_v glorify_v and_o our_o neighbour_n edify_v that_o we_o fall_v into_o the_o sin_n of_o hypocrisy_n indeed_o while_o we_o thus_o labour_v to_o fly_v the_o
appearance_n of_o it_o for_o it_o be_v hypocrisy_n to_o seem_v that_o we_o be_v not_o and_z disguising_z and_o dissemble_v our_o religious_a and_o honest_a heart_n under_o the_o outward_a show_n of_o a_o carnal_a conversation_n to_o appear_v worldling_n when_o in_o truth_n we_o be_v sincere_a though_o weak_a christian_n as_o jacob_n though_o to_o a_o better_a end_n take_v upon_o he_o the_o habit_n of_o esau_n who_o profaneness_n he_o hate_v let_v we_o know_v that_o we_o dishonour_n god_n when_o we_o hide_v and_o dissemble_v his_o gift_n and_o grace_n in_o we_o and_o wrong_v our_o neighbour_n who_o may_v walk_v in_o our_o light_n if_o we_o do_v not_o cover_v it_o as_o it_o be_v under_o a_o bushel_n and_o that_o they_o in_o some_o degree_n be_v ashamed_a of_o christ_n and_o his_o truth_n who_o dare_v not_o before_o worldling_n either_o profess_v it_o in_o their_o word_n or_o practice_v it_o in_o their_o work_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o our_o saviour_n require_v not_o only_o that_o we_o shall_v have_v the_o light_n of_o holiness_n in_o ourselves_o but_o that_o we_o shall_v also_o let_v it_o shine_v before_o man_n that_o 8._o mat._n 5._o 8._o they_o see_v our_o good_a work_n may_v glorify_v our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n only_o he_o condemn_v these_o outward_a show_n of_o good_a work_n when_o as_o thereby_o we_o do_v not_o seek_v god_n glory_n but_o our_o own_o and_o the_o apostle_n charge_v christian_n to_o have_v their_o conversation_n honest_a among_o the_o gentile_n that_o whereas_o 11._o 1_o pet_n 2._o 11._o they_o speak_v against_o they_o as_o evil_a doer_n they_o may_v by_o their_o good_a work_n which_o they_o shall_v behold_v glorify_v god_n in_o the_o day_n of_o 46._o psal_n 119_o 46._o visitation_n that_o david_n profess_v his_o love_n to_o god_n commandment_n before_o prince_n and_o be_v not_o ashamed_a and_o that_o daniel_n will_v not_o smother_v for_o a_o few_o day_n his_o practical_a profession_n of_o religious_a duty_n though_o it_o be_v 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it_o will_v commend_v nothing_o unto_o we_o but_o what_o god_n himself_o command_v thus_o that_o we_o may_v embrace_v and_o live_v in_o it_o the_o flesh_n grace_v superstition_n with_o the_o name_n of_o devotion_n doubt_v and_o infidelity_n with_o the_o name_n of_o humility_n security_n and_o presumption_n it_o call_v faith_n and_o affiance_n in_o god_n choler_n and_o unjust_a anger_n zeal_n for_o god_n glory_n lust_n it_o term_v love_n drunkenness_n good_a fellowship_n prodigality_n bounty_n and_o munificence_n and_o base_a niggardliness_n and_o covetousness_n good_a husbandry_n and_o frugality_n and_o have_v thus_o marshal_v and_o range_v these_o foul_a vice_n in_o the_o rank_n of_o virtue_n and_o beautify_v they_o with_o these_o false_a and_o borrow_a colour_n it_o do_v further_o authorise_v they_o by_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n and_o not_o only_o offer_v they_o to_o our_o choice_n as_o thing_n indifferent_a or_o tolerable_a but_o press_v they_o upon_o we_o as_o profitable_a and_o necessary_a which_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n if_o we_o will_v defeat_v we_o must_v first_o labour_n to_o be_v enlighten_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n truth_n and_o with_o the_o inward_a illumination_n of_o god_n spirit_n that_o so_o we_o may_v discern_v between_o virtue_n and_o vice_n good_a and_o evil_a which_o be_v easy_o confound_v and_o mistake_v the_o one_o for_o the_o other_o in_o the_o dark_a night_n of_o ignorance_n and_o through_o the_o natural_a blindness_n of_o our_o mind_n second_o we_o must_v not_o take_v nor_o embrace_v any_o thing_n sudden_o and_o rash_o which_o satan_n or_o our_o own_o corrupt_a flesh_n commend_v unto_o we_o but_o examine_v and_o try_v all_o thing_n by_o the_o light_n of_o god_n word_n and_o the_o touchstone_n of_o truth_n which_o will_v plain_o discover_v unto_o we_o what_o be_v to_o be_v embrace_v and_o what_o avoid_v what_o to_o be_v treasure_v up_o in_o our_o heart_n as_o pure_a gold_n and_o good_a treasure_n and_o what_o to_o be_v reject_v as_o dross_n and_o base_a metal_n final_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o purge_v our_o heart_n from_o pride_n and_o self-love_n which_o above_o all_o other_o thing_n corrupt_v our_o judgement_n make_v those_o thing_n to_o seem_v lovely_a which_o we_o love_v and_o worthy_a our_o choice_n because_o we_o have_v choose_v they_o and_o contrariwise_o we_o must_v adorn_v ourselves_o with_o humility_n deny_v our_o own_o will_n and_o carnal_a lust_n make_v the_o will_n of_o god_n reveal_v in_o the_o scripture_n to_o be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o will_n and_o the_o guide_n of_o our_o affection_n commit_v §_o sect._n 2._o the_o â—ecâ—nd_a policy_n to_o tell_v uâ—_n that_o the_o sin_n be_v but_o small_a which_o it_o persuade_v we_o to_o commit_v in_o the_o second_o place_n if_o the_o flesh_n can_v persuade_v we_o that_o our_o sin_n be_v no_o sin_n but_o rather_o virtue_n than_o it_o will_v entice_v we_o to_o commit_v they_o under_o this_o colour_n that_o they_o be_v but_o small_a sin_n tell_v we_o that_o we_o can_v be_v saint_n on_o earth_n and_o pure_a from_o all_o sin_n but_o must_v of_o necessity_n be_v subject_a to_o many_o infirmity_n and_o frailty_n that_o in_o many_o thing_n we_o sin_v all_o and_o that_o there_o be_v no_o man_n so_o just_a on_o earth_n that_o sin_v not_o that_o the_o righteous_a fall_n seven_o time_n a_o day_n and_o therefore_o that_o it_o be_v too_o much_o preciseness_n to_o stand_v so_o strict_o on_o every_o trifle_n and_o final_o that_o the_o best_a of_o god_n child_n which_o ever_o live_v have_v have_v their_o imperfection_n as_o abraham_n his_o lie_n joseph_n his_o vain_a oath_n moses_n his_o unbelief_n peter_n his_o dissimulation_n etc._n etc._n and_o that_o these_o be_v so_o venial_a in_o their_o own_o nature_n that_o either_o god_n will_v not_o punish_v they_o at_o all_o
and_o famish_a will_n with_o violence_n break_v all_o bond_n and_o with_o outrageous_a cruelty_n utter_o destroy_v us._n and_o thus_o it_o persuade_v we_o that_o if_o we_o will_v let_v the_o world_n have_v quiet_a possession_n of_o some_o little_a corner_n of_o our_o heart_n god_n shall_v for_o his_o share_n have_v all_o the_o rest_n that_o if_o we_o will_v use_v small_a oath_n as_o ornament_n to_o our_o speech_n it_o will_v never_o move_v we_o to_o dishonour_n god_n by_o outrageous_a blasphemy_n that_o if_o we_o will_v at_o least_o in_o some_o company_n either_o to_o please_v they_o or_o advantage_n ourselves_o dissemble_v our_o religion_n and_o be_v seem_o conformable_a to_o their_o example_n we_o may_v still_o be_v as_o zealous_a in_o our_o heart_n as_o ever_o we_o be_v and_o never_o be_v in_o danger_n of_o relapse_v to_o worldliness_n and_o profaneness_n that_o if_o we_o will_v not_o be_v overstrict_n in_o sanctify_a god_n sabbath_n we_o shall_v be_v the_o more_o constant_a in_o 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world_n shaver_n with_o god_n do_v in_o the_o end_n give_v it_o possession_n of_o the_o whole_a that_o those_o who_o swear_v vain_o in_o their_o ordinary_a communication_n within_o a_o while_n make_v no_o conscience_n of_o forswear_v and_o blasphemy_n that_o dissimulation_n in_o religion_n bring_v to_o abnegation_n and_o apostasy_n that_o neglect_n of_o holy_a duty_n end_v common_o in_o open_a profanation_n that_o filthy_a word_n draw_v many_o on_o to_o filthy_a action_n and_o that_o when_o once_o man_n have_v give_v way_n to_o unlawful_a course_n for_o the_o get_n of_o some_o small_a competency_n they_o will_v much_o more_o continue_v in_o they_o for_o the_o obtain_n of_o abundance_n neither_o in_o truth_n be_v any_o other_o thing_n reasonable_o to_o be_v expect_v for_o do_v we_o think_v that_o we_o can_v drive_v away_o beggar_n from_o our_o door_n by_o use_v every_o day_n to_o cast_v they_o scrap_n or_o that_o they_o will_v be_v weary_a of_o crave_v till_o they_o see_v we_o to_o be_v weary_a of_o give_v can_v we_o quench_v the_o fire_n of_o our_o concupiscence_n by_o cast_v oil_n upon_o it_o or_o satisfy_v our_o dropsy_n desire_v by_o give_v they_o a_o little_a drink_n be_v it_o a_o safe_a way_n to_o let_v little_a thief_n which_o be_v of_o the_o same_o company_n lodge_v in_o our_o house_n to_o keep_v out_o great_a one_o and_o preserve_v our_o good_n be_v it_o the_o best_a mean_n to_o set_v fire_n on_o the_o kitchen_n that_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o house_n may_v be_v preserve_v from_o burn_v and_o will_v it_o not_o rather_o creep_v from_o thence_o to_o the_o hall_n parlour_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o build_n final_o be_v it_o hold_v good_a policy_n to_o give_v our_o enemy_n leave_v to_o make_v some_o small_a breach_n in_o our_o wall_n whereby_o he_o may_v enter_v and_o surprise_v we_o to_o suffer_v he_o to_o have_v some_o competent_a allowance_n and_o quiet_a possession_n in_o some_o corner_n of_o our_o city_n and_o not_o rather_o to_o keep_v he_o aloof_o and_o utter_o to_o starve_v and_o famish_v he_o so_o as_o he_o may_v have_v no_o strength_n to_o assault_v and_o endanger_v we_o again_o let_v we_o know_v that_o there_o be_v no_o other_o argument_n to_o restrain_v we_o from_o sin_n but_o god_n commandment_n when_o we_o have_v break_v our_o bound_n by_o give_v way_n to_o lesser_a sin_n we_o be_v ready_a to_o grow_v loose_a and_o dissolute_a for_o he_o that_o in_o one_o thing_n neglect_v god_n commandment_n have_v as_o great_a reason_n to_o neglect_v it_o in_o another_o that_o we_o quench_v the_o spirit_n by_o these_o voluntary_a sin_n and_o by_o pollute_v his_o lodging_n do_v make_v he_o weary_a of_o it_o and_o if_o we_o do_v not_o cleanse_v it_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n utter_o abandon_v it_o and_o so_o leave_v the_o full_a possession_n to_o satan_n and_o our_o own_o lust_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o we_o can_v satisfy_v our_o liquorous_a lust_n by_o give_v they_o a_o taste_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v so_o sweet_a to_o their_o pallet_n but_o shall_v hereby_o make_v they_o much_o more_o greedy_a and_o eager_a and_o that_o we_o may_v better_o stand_v firm_o on_o the_o hill_n top_n then_o when_o we_o have_v begin_v run_v to_o stay_v ourselves_o till_o we_o come_v to_o the_o bottom_n final_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o no_o man_n who_o have_v have_v any_o show_n of_o goodness_n do_v at_o once_o become_v curragious_o wicked_a but_o by_o degree_n one_o sin_n draw_v he_o on_o to_o another_o and_o the_o lesser_a to_o the_o great_a till_o at_o last_o many_o particular_a act_n bring_v man_n to_o a_o custom_n and_o often_o use_v grow_v to_o a_o habit_n sin_n §_o sect._n 4._o the_o four_o policy_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o that_o we_o be_v in_o no_o danger_n of_o fall_v into_o some_o sin_n four_o the_o flesh_n oftentimes_o deceive_v we_o by_o bring_v we_o into_o careless_a security_n while_o it_o make_v we_o believe_v that_o there_o be_v no_o danger_n of_o fall_v into_o some_o sin_n for_o when_o it_o can_v persuade_v we_o that_o sin_n be_v no_o sin_n or_o if_o any_o at_o all_o yet_o so_o small_a and_o venial_a that_o we_o may_v live_v in_o they_o without_o peril_n to_o our_o soul_n or_o hazard_v of_o our_o salvation_n than_o it_o be_v ready_a to_o suggest_v that_o there_o be_v no_o cause_n why_o we_o shall_v fear_v fall_v into_o many_o sin_n because_o they_o be_v so_o heinous_a and_o monstrous_a and_o we_o not_o only_o in_o our_o nature_n be_v so_o averse_a unto_o they_o but_o also_o have_v receive_v such_o a_o measure_n of_o grace_n and_o strength_n that_o no_o allurement_n can_v draw_v we_o to_o they_o thus_o when_o the_o prophet_n tell_v hazaell_n what_o horrible_a outrage_n he_o shall_v commit_v he_o be_v so_o blind_v with_o this_o deceit_n of_o the_o flesh_n that_o he_o will_v not_o believe_v it_o but_o cry_v out_o unto_o he_o what_o be_v thy_o servant_n a_o dog_n that_o i_o shall_v do_v such_o thing_n and_o when_o our_o saviour_n tell_v peter_n that_o he_o shall_v 13._o 2_o king_n 8._o 13._o deny_v and_o abjure_v he_o consult_v only_o with_o his_o flesh_n he_o be_v ready_a to_o presume_v upon_o his_o own_o strength_n and_o rather_o doubt_v of_o his_o master_n truth_n then_o of_o his_o own_o courage_n and_o fidelity_n now_o by_o this_o decipt_n we_o be_v make_v reckless_a and_o secure_a and_o keep_v no_o watch_n over_o ourselves_o because_o we_o fear_v no_o assault_n of_o such_o enemy_n whereby_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o we_o be_v supprise_v at_o unaware_o and_o carry_v captive_a of_o sin_n because_o we_o never_o expect_v and_o therefore_o never_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o such_o mighty_a enemy_n as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o have_v long_o make_v conscience_n of_o small_a infirmity_n and_o serious_o repent_v even_o for_o his_o secret_a slip_n and_o least_o sin_n never_o fear_v fall_v into_o adultery_n and_o murder_n and_o so_o be_v the_o more_o easy_o overcome_v because_o he_o neglect_v his_o watch_n and_o suspect_v no_o danger_n and_o thus_o let_v have_v be_v preserve_v pure_a from_o the_o filthiness_n of_o sodom_n be_v overtake_v by_o incest_n when_o have_v no_o other_o company_n with_o he_o but_o his_o own_o daughter_n he_o grow_v secure_a and_o fear_v nothing_o for_o the_o defeat_n of_o which_o policy_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o while_o we_o live_v in_o this_o world_n we_o be_v but_o in_o part_n regenerate_v and_o that_o in_o our_o flesh_n as_o there_o dwell_v no_o good_a thing_n so_o contrariwise_o there_o lie_v secret_o lurk_v the_o seed_n of_o all_o sin_n which_o be_v ready_a continual_o to_o sprout_v and_o shoot_v forth_o when_o they_o be_v water_v and_o warm_v with_o satan_n temptation_n if_o they_o be_v not_o nip_v and_o restrain_v
to_o watch_v over_o we_o and_o by_o his_o spirit_n to_o waken_v our_o conscience_n that_o they_o may_v admonish_v we_o of_o the_o evil_n which_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o fall_v into_o and_o so_o prevent_v the_o commit_n of_o it_o or_o accuse_v we_o be_v fall_v that_o we_o may_v arise_v again_o by_o repentance_n and_o afterward_o be_v make_v more_o careful_a of_o our_o way_n sin_n §_o sect._n 7._o the_o seven_o policy_n be_v to_o draw_v we_o from_o thing_n indifferent_a to_o sin_n a_o seven_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v to_o draw_v we_o from_o that_o which_o indifferent_a and_o in_o it_o own_o nature_n lawful_a unto_o that_o which_o be_v unlawful_a and_o sinful_a for_o whereas_o thing_n indifferent_a be_v not_o simple_o good_a but_o only_o in_o their_o right_n and_o moderate_a use_n the_o flesh_n allure_v we_o to_o abuse_v they_o through_o immoderation_n and_o excess_n whereby_o they_o become_v sinful_a and_o evil_a thus_o because_o the_o creature_n be_v good_a in_o their_o own_o nature_n and_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n unto_o we_o if_o they_o be_v sanctify_v by_o the_o word_n &_o prayer_n and_o be_v use_v sober_o for_o the_o better_a fit_v and_o enable_v we_o to_o god_n service_n and_o for_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o religious_a and_o christian_a duty_n the_o flesh_n allure_v we_o to_o love_v they_o excessive_o more_o than_o the_o creator_n himself_o and_o then_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o heavenly_a happiness_n and_o so_o chief_o to_o value_v affect_v and_o seek_v they_o and_o to_o place_v all_o our_o happiness_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o they_o thus_o because_o riches_n honour_n and_o pleasure_n be_v in_o their_o own_o nature_n good_a it_o persuade_v we_o to_o love_v they_o excessive_o to_o set_v our_o heart_n upon_o they_o and_o seek_v they_o more_o diligent_o than_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o so_o through_o our_o abuse_n to_o make_v they_o become_v unto_o we_o shameful_a idol_n with_o which_o we_o commit_v spiritual_a whoredom_n thus_o because_o recreation_n be_v lawful_a if_o we_o use_v they_o lawful_o seasonable_o and_o with_o moderation_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o enable_v for_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n it_o allure_v we_o to_o abuse_v they_o through_o excess_n and_o to_o spend_v all_o or_o the_o chief_a part_n of_o our_o time_n in_o they_o whereby_o of_o recreation_n they_o become_v occupation_n which_o take_v we_o whole_o up_o and_o shoulder_n and_o thrust_v out_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o our_o calling_n with_o all_o religious_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n or_o to_o use_v they_o unreasonable_o on_o the_o lord_n day_n which_o shall_v be_v consecrate_v as_o holy_a unto_o he_o and_o be_v whole_o spend_v in_o divine_a duty_n and_o religious_a exercise_n so_o because_o meat_n and_o drink_n be_v lawful_a and_o of_o a_o indifferent_a nature_n the_o flesh_n draw_v we_o to_o abuse_v they_o by_o intemperance_n and_o excess_n surfeit_v and_o drunkenness_n and_o so_o to_o become_v gross_a epicure_n who_o make_v their_o belly_n their_o god_n because_o apparel_n be_v necessary_a to_o keep_v we_o warm_v and_o hide_v our_o nakedness_n the_o flesh_n persuade_v upon_o this_o ground_n to_o excessive_a bravery_n and_o strange_a attyer_n because_o sleep_n be_v warrantable_a in_o the_o moderate_a use_n of_o it_o it_o allure_v we_o to_o immoderate_a sloth_n and_o sluggishness_n which_o consume_v our_o precious_a time_n and_o so_o dull_v the_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v make_v unfit_a for_o any_o good_a duty_n and_o final_o because_o honest_a mirth_n be_v commendable_a it_o provoke_v we_o secure_o to_o embrace_v carnal_a delight_n and_o pass_v all_o bond_n of_o sobriety_n to_o turn_v our_o mirth_n into_o madness_n to_o the_o dishonour_n of_o god_n the_o discredit_n of_o our_o profession_n and_o the_o wound_a of_o our_o own_o conscience_n and_o thus_o the_o flesh_n spur_v we_o on_o in_o the_o use_n of_o these_o thing_n indifferent_a and_o never_o suffer_v we_o to_o rest_v until_o we_o have_v whole_o pass_v the_o bond_n which_o god_n have_v set_v we_o and_o have_v turn_v our_o christian_a and_o lawful_a liberty_n into_o unchristian_a and_o lawless_a licentiousness_n the_o which_o deceit_n be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o dangerous_a because_o it_o entice_v we_o to_o the_o embrace_v of_o those_o thing_n unto_o which_o we_o be_v natural_o carry_v and_o hurry_v with_o our_o carnal_a desire_n and_o sinful_a appetite_n as_o also_o because_o the_o thing_n wherein_o we_o offend_v be_v in_o our_o own_o nature_n lawful_a and_o the_o good_a blessing_n of_o god_n which_o make_v we_o secure_o to_o use_v they_o never_o suspect_v any_o danger_n now_o if_o we_o will_v not_o be_v overtake_v with_o this_o policy_n we_o must_v keep_v a_o vigilant_a watch_n over_o ourselves_o in_o the_o use_n of_o thing_n indifferent_a that_o our_o liberty_n do_v not_o turn_v to_o libertinism_n let_v we_o consider_v not_o only_o what_o be_v lawful_a but_o also_o what_o be_v expedient_a in_o respect_n time_n place_n person_n and_o other_o circumstance_n which_o not_o be_v observe_v thing_n lawful_a in_o themselves_o become_v unlawful_a unto_o we_o through_o our_o abuse_n that_o they_o who_o will_v always_o do_v the_o uttermost_a that_o they_o may_v will_v often_o do_v that_o which_o they_o shall_v not_o and_o they_o who_o will_v presumptuous_o walk_v upon_o the_o brink_n of_o the_o river_n will_v sometime_o slip_v in_o and_o be_v in_o danger_n to_o be_v drown_v that_o these_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o absolute_o good_a but_o of_o a_o indifferent_a nature_n be_v unto_o we_o according_a as_o we_o use_v they_o good_a to_o those_o which_o use_v they_o well_o and_o evil_a to_o those_o who_o abuse_v they_o unto_o sin_n that_o we_o be_v natural_o exceed_v inclinable_a to_o this_o abuse_n if_o we_o be_v not_o very_o watchful_a and_o wary_a and_o final_o that_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o simple_o good_a but_o as_o they_o be_v confine_v within_o their_o bond_n and_o measure_n their_o caution_n and_o condition_n become_v evil_a and_o unlawful_a when_o these_o limit_n be_v exceed_v and_o these_o caution_n not_o observe_v saint_n §_o sect_n 8._o the_o eight_o policy_n be_v to_o persuade_v we_o to_o sin_n by_o the_o example_n of_o the_o saint_n final_o the_o flesh_n persuade_v we_o to_o sin_n by_o propose_v unto_o we_o the_o example_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o that_o either_o entice_a we_o to_o embrace_v sin_n general_o because_o all_o of_o they_o general_o have_v sin_v or_o else_o allure_a we_o unto_o particular_a sin_n by_o propound_v unto_o we_o particular_a example_n and_o as_o it_o be_v special_a patron_n for_o every_o kind_n of_o wickedness_n as_o for_o example_n noah_n and_o lot_n for_o drunkenness_n david_n for_o whoredom_n and_o murder_n jeremy_n and_o jonah_n for_o murmur_v and_o impatiency_n peter_n for_o deny_v of_o christ_n and_o dissemble_v of_o our_o profession_n for_o the_o defeat_n of_o which_o deceit_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o virtue_n of_o these_o man_n and_o not_o their_o vice_n be_v propound_v unto_o we_o for_o imitation_n yea_o that_o their_o sin_n be_v â—et_a before_o we_o that_o see_v their_o fall_n we_o shall_v be_v more_o watchful_a and_o wary_a or_o be_v fall_v we_o shall_v not_o despair_v but_o be_v encourage_v to_o rise_v with_o they_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n final_o let_v we_o know_v that_o without_o this_o repentance_n we_o can_v have_v no_o comfort_n by_o their_o example_n and_o that_o if_o we_o do_v sound_o repent_v with_o they_o it_o will_v cause_v in_o we_o many_o a_o deep_a sigh_n and_o doeful_a groan_n and_o so_o weâ—_n all_o find_v much_o more_o bitterness_n in_o our_o sorrow_n than_o we_o have_v do_v sweetness_n in_o our_o sin_n and_o that_o where_o as_o the_o delight_n be_v vain_a and_o momentary_a the_o grief_n will_v be_v great_a and_o permanent_a and_o therefore_o look_v not_o upon_o david_n sport_v himself_o in_o his_o unlawful_a lust_n but_o 6._o psal_n 38._o 6._o &_o 6._o 6._o behold_v he_o afterward_o when_o he_o be_v bow_v and_o go_v crooked_a under_o the_o weight_n of_o his_o sin_n complain_v as_o a_o man_n affright_v with_o the_o terror_n of_o conscience_n and_o reject_v of_o god_n make_v tear_n his_o food_n and_o water_v his_o couch_n with_o they_o look_v not_o upon_o peter_n save_v himself_o by_o forswear_v his_o master_n but_o behold_v he_o afterward_o weep_v bitter_o final_o look_v not_o upon_o the_o church_n delight_v herself_o with_o her_o lover_n and_o with_o that_o spiritual_a whoredom_n commit_v with_o they_o but_o listen_v unto_o her_o pitiful_a lamentation_n when_o be_v lead_v into_o captivity_n she_o be_v grievous_o afflict_v for_o her_o sin_n chap._n xv._o of_o the_o policy_n which_o the_o flesh_n use_v to_o hinder_v our_o repentance_n venial_a §_o sect_n 1._o the_o first_o policy_n be_v
time_n have_v be_v enure_v to_o steal_v and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o continue_v in_o sin_n because_o we_o have_v sin_v think_v that_o we_o can_v be_v excuse_v by_o plead_v custom_n but_o because_o we_o have_v long_o and_o often_o commit_v these_o sin_n let_v we_o be_v so_o much_o more_o earnest_a in_o the_o exercise_n of_o repentance_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o christ_n have_v 3._o 1_o pet._n 4._o 2._o 3._o suffer_v in_o the_o flesh_n that_o we_o shall_v no_o long_o live_v the_o rest_n of_o our_o time_n in_o the_o flesh_n to_o the_o lust_n of_o man_n but_o to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n for_o the_o time_n pass_v of_o our_o life_n may_v suffice_v we_o to_o have_v wrought_v the_o will_n of_o the_o gentile_n when_o we_o walk_v in_o lasoiviousnesse_n lust_n excess_n 19_o rom._n 6._o 19_o of_o wine_n revel_n banquet_n and_o abominable_a idolatry_n so_o the_o apostle_n paul_n exhort_v we_o that_o as_o we_o have_v yield_v our_o member_n servant_n to_o uncleanness_n and_o to_o iniquity_n unto_o iniquity_n so_o now_o we_o shall_v yield_v our_o member_n servant_n to_o righteousness_n unto_o holiness_n poverty_n §_o sect._n 4._o the_o three_o deceit_n be_v to_o pretend_v poverty_n three_o the_o flesh_n deceive_v we_o by_o pretend_v the_o poverty_n and_o necessity_n of_o our_o estate_n as_o a_o sufficient_a cause_n and_o reasonable_a excuse_n why_o we_o shall_v continue_v in_o our_o sin_n and_o make_v we_o believe_v that_o though_o we_o neglect_v all_o mean_n of_o knowledge_n faith_n and_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n we_o may_v be_v dispense_v with_o because_o our_o whole_a time_n be_v little_a enough_o to_o be_v employ_v for_o the_o obtain_n of_o worldly_a necessary_n yea_o that_o we_o may_v use_v wicked_a and_o unlawful_a mean_n for_o the_o supply_n of_o our_o want_n as_o all_o manner_n of_o fraud_n and_o deceitful_a deal_n in_o our_o trade_n and_o occupation_n which_o be_v no_o better_a than_o theft_n itself_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n but_o let_v we_o know_v that_o though_o we_o be_v never_o so_o poor_a this_o be_v no_o excuse_n why_o we_o shall_v neglect_v any_o religious_a duty_n or_o commit_v any_o sin_n for_o one_o thing_n be_v necessary_a and_o happy_a be_v we_o if_o with_o mary_n we_o quite_v ourselves_o of_o worldly_a encumbrance_n and_o choose_v the_o better_a part_n that_o if_o we_o be_v poor_a in_o earthly_a thing_n we_o have_v great_a cause_n to_o labour_v after_o save_v grace_n and_o heavenly_a treasure_n which_o alone_o without_o the_o other_o be_v all-sufficient_a to_o make_v we_o rich_a that_o when_o we_o have_v carkde_v and_o care_v toil_v and_o moil_v to_o provide_v earthly_a thing_n yet_o all_o be_v in_o vain_a except_o god_n 1._o psal_n 127._o 1._o blessing_n be_v upon_o our_o labour_n and_o we_o can_v expect_v it_o either_o by_o neglect_v holy_a duty_n which_o he_o have_v command_v or_o by_o commit_v such_o sin_n as_o he_o have_v forbid_v and_o 33._o mat._n 6._o 33._o condemn_v that_o we_o have_v god_n gracious_a promise_n of_o earthly_a necessary_n if_o we_o first_o and_o chief_o seek_v his_o kingdom_n and_o righteousness_n that_o poverty_n if_o we_o use_v it_o well_o be_v no_o hindrance_n to_o grace_v in_o this_o life_n nor_o glory_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o disciple_n yea_o christ_n himself_o who_o be_v most_o poor_a in_o worldly_a thing_n be_v 10._o psal_n 34._o 10._o most_o rich_a in_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a treasure_n final_o let_v we_o know_v that_o if_o we_o serve_v and_o seek_v the_o lord_n he_o will_v take_v care_n for_o we_o and_o not_o suffer_v we_o to_o want_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v good_a and_o that_o they_o of_o all_o other_o be_v best_a provide_v for_o who_o have_v his_o providence_n to_o watch_v over_o they_o or_o though_o we_o shall_v be_v pinch_v in_o respect_n of_o earthly_a thing_n yet_o it_o be_v much_o better_a with_o lazarus_n to_o go_v poor_a to_o heaven_n then_o with_o dives_fw-la have_v abundance_n to_o be_v cast_v into_o hell_n call_n §._o sect._n 5._o the_o four_o policy_n be_v to_o pretend_v a_o necessity_n of_o live_v in_o our_o sin_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o call_n a_o like_a conceit_n unto_o this_o be_v when_o as_o the_o flesh_n persuade_v we_o that_o we_o may_v neglect_v good_a duty_n or_o commit_v and_o live_v in_o diverse_a sin_n because_o we_o live_v in_o such_o calling_n as_o do_v force_n we_o to_o take_v these_o course_n without_o which_o we_o can_v not_o maintain_v our_o charge_n thus_o it_o persuade_v shopkeeper_n that_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o live_v in_o their_o trade_n if_o they_o shall_v not_o use_v lie_v and_o deceit_n and_o other_o tradesman_n as_o cook_n tailor_n shoemaker_n vintner_n butcher_n carrier_n and_o such_o like_a that_o they_o may_v be_v dispense_v with_o though_o they_o neglect_v the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o labour_n in_o the_o work_n of_o their_o calling_n on_o the_o lord_n sabbath_n because_o otherwise_o they_o shall_v loose_v their_o custom_n together_o with_o those_o gain_n by_o which_o they_o be_v enable_v to_o maintain_v themselves_o and_o they_o yea_o and_o thus_o it_o persuade_v other_o to_o live_v in_o unlawful_a calling_n because_o they_o have_v no_o other_o mean_n as_o player_n and_o playmaker_n ganâ—esters_n and_o those_o who_o keep_v game_a house_n and_o such_o like_a but_o let_v the_o former_a know_v that_o no_o particular_a call_n shall_v withdraw_v we_o from_o perform_v the_o duty_n which_o belong_v to_o the_o general_a call_n of_o a_o christian_a that_o they_o shall_v in_o the_o end_n find_v those_o gain_n the_o great_a loss_n when_o to_o keep_v a_o market_n for_o our_o body_n and_o staâ—â—_n we_o neglect_v the_o spiritual_a market_n of_o our_o soul_n &_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o the_o riches_n of_o save_v grace_n and_o heavenly_a happiness_n that_o those_o who_o seek_v to_o compass_v riches_n by_o unlawful_a mean_n they_o either_o fail_v of_o their_o end_n and_o so_o labour_v in_o vain_a or_o together_o with_o they_o get_v a_o curse_n which_o will_v make_v they_o moulder_v and_o consume_v away_o or_o if_o they_o continue_v will_v bring_v to_o the_o possessor_n but_o small_a comfort_n when_o they_o must_v leave_v their_o riches_n behind_o they_o and_o carry_v their_o sin_n with_o they_o before_o their_o judge_n let_v they_o know_v that_o no_o man_n in_o any_o lawful_a call_n be_v bring_v into_o such_o strait_n but_o that_o if_o there_o be_v prudence_n providence_n and_o wise_a forecast_n join_v with_o it_o he_o may_v find_v some_o time_n and_o opportunity_n for_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o the_o feed_n of_o his_o soul_n and_o though_o he_o do_v not_o use_v the_o mean_n of_o thrive_a in_o his_o call_n as_o other_o do_v who_o so_o earnest_o follow_v their_o worldly_a business_n that_o they_o neglect_v all_o holy_a duty_n yet_o may_v they_o expect_v from_o god_n upon_o their_o weak_a endeavour_n a_o great_a blessing_n which_o may_v make_v their_o state_n become_v 15_o dan._n 1._o 15_o as_o fat_a and_o in_o as_o good_a like_n as_o those_o child_n be_v in_o their_o body_n who_o feed_v only_o upon_o pulse_n &_o water_n or_o though_o god_n see_v it_o good_a to_o scant_v they_o in_o worldly_a thing_n yet_o they_o shall_v enjoy_v the_o little_a they_o have_v with_o abundant_a comfort_n see_v they_o be_v unto_o they_o little_a pledge_n of_o god_n great_a love_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n have_v their_o bodily_a want_n exceed_o recompense_v with_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n the_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o the_o spiritual_a riches_n of_o all_o save_a grace_n as_o for_o those_o who_o calling_n be_v unlawful_a their_o best_a course_n be_v to_o exchange_v they_o for_o those_o that_o be_v lawful_a see_v they_o have_v no_o better_a excuse_n of_o their_o live_n in_o they_o because_o they_o have_v no_o other_o mean_n to_o maintain_v themselves_o than_o harlot_n thief_n and_o pick-purse_n who_o be_v alike_o ready_a to_o allege_v that_o therefore_o they_o use_v these_o course_n because_o they_o have_v no_o other_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v live_v for_o better_v it_o be_v for_o they_o not_o to_o live_v at_o all_o then_o to_o live_v in_o sin_n to_o the_o dishonour_n of_o god_n and_o hurt_n of_o their_o brethren_n better_a it_o be_v that_o their_o body_n shall_v pine_v and_o famish_v in_o this_o world_n then_o that_o their_o body_n and_o soul_n shall_v eternal_o be_v torment_v in_o the_o fire_n of_o hell_n time_n §._o sect._n 6._o the_o five_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n persuade_v we_o to_o continue_v in_o our_o sin_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o time_n five_o the_o flesh_n deceive_v we_o while_o it_o
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which_o regard_n the_o infinite_a grace_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n will_v clear_o shine_v in_o the_o salvation_n of_o one_o sinner_n though_o there_o be_v no_o more_o than_o he_o because_o he_o forgive_v the_o infinite_a guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o his_o sin_n whereby_o he_o have_v offend_v his_o infinite_a majesty_n repentance_n §._o sect._n 8._o the_o seven_o policy_n of_o the_o flesh_n in_o persuade_v we_o to_o defer_v our_o repentance_n last_o if_o the_o flesh_n can_v draw_v we_o to_o a_o resolution_n of_o live_v in_o our_o sin_n without_o repentance_n than_o it_o allure_v we_o to_o defer_v it_o from_o time_n to_o time_n because_o it_o will_v never_o be_v too_o late_o to_o perform_v this_o duty_n though_o it_o be_v delay_v to_o the_o last_o hour_n of_o our_o life_n which_o deceit_n that_o we_o may_v defeat_v let_v we_o know_v that_o this_o be_v a_o like_a abuse_n of_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n and_o goodness_n when_o as_o by_o our_o presumption_n we_o make_v it_o serve_v as_o 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difficult_a shall_v we_o find_v it_o to_o be_v do_v for_o if_o we_o can_v shake_v off_o our_o sin_n when_o like_a stranger_n they_o be_v first_o entertain_v much_o less_o shall_v we_o be_v able_a to_o do_v it_o when_o they_o be_v of_o familiar_a acquaintance_n yea_o by_o long_a custom_n become_v habitual_a and_o as_o it_o be_v turn_v into_o a_o second_o nature_n final_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o this_o late_a repentance_n be_v common_o false_a and_o counterfeit_n not_o spring_v out_o of_o faith_n and_o the_o love_n of_o god_n but_o out_o of_o self-love_n and_o fear_n of_o approach_a judgement_n the_o which_o lamentable_a experience_n make_v too_o manifest_a see_v few_o among_o many_o hundred_o perform_v that_o which_o they_o promise_v when_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n correct_v they_o be_v pull_v back_o but_o after_o their_o recovery_n out_o of_o those_o sickness_n which_o they_o think_v mortal_a return_v to_o their_o former_a course_n yea_o become_v more_o worldly_a and_o wicked_a 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practise_v they_o the_o second_o to_o disturb_v and_o inturrupt_v we_o in_o they_o the_o three_o to_o alinate_v our_o heart_n and_o withdraw_v we_o from_o they_o for_o the_o first_o it_o use_v many_o deceit_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o embrace_v virtue_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n as_o first_o of_o all_o when_o we_o have_v some_o inclination_n to_o embrace_v virtue_n and_o to_o practice_v christian_a duty_n in_o the_o general_a it_o cunning_o indeavour_v to_o dazzle_v the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o to_o corrupt_v our_o judgement_n that_o we_o may_v mistake_v virtue_n for_o vice_n and_o good_a for_o evil_n to_o which_o end_n it_o either_o move_v we_o to_o judge_v of_o they_o according_a to_o common_a error_n and_o the_o false_a opinion_n of_o worldly_a man_n who_o by_o self-love_n be_v easy_o bring_v to_o condemn_v that_o as_o naught_o which_o be_v most_o contrary_a to_o their_o carnal_a appetite_n or_o else_o it_o disguise_v virtue_n beauty_n with_o 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a_o shameful_a retreat_n to_o this_o end_n it_o be_v ready_a to_o tell_v we_o that_o we_o must_v leave_v all_o our_o delight_n which_o so_o much_o content_v we_o and_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o such_o duty_n as_o be_v quite_o against_o the_o hair_n and_o through_o the_o contrariety_n which_o be_v between_o they_o and_o our_o nature_n so_o displeasant_a and_o distasteful_a to_o our_o appetite_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o live_v one_o merry_a day_n after_o we_o have_v take_v upon_o we_o this_o mopish_a and_o melancholic_a profession_n yea_o and_o for_o the_o better_a countenance_v of_o this_o deceit_n it_o be_v ready_a to_o abuse_v god_n infallible_a truth_n and_o to_o set_v before_o we_o the_o affliction_n of_o the_o saint_n their_o mourning_n and_o lamentation_n the_o poverty_n and_o reproach_n in_o prisonment_n banishment_n and_o cruel_a death_n assure_v we_o as_o the_o truth_n be_v that_o if_o we_o follow_v they_o in_o the_o same_o course_n we_o shall_v meet_v with_o the_o same_o 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time_n present_a for_o while_o it_o be_v call_v to_o day_n and_o 2._o psal_n 95._o 7._o 2_o cor._n 6_o 2._o the_o lord_n call_v upon_o we_o to_o perform_v holy_a duty_n it_o be_v the_o acceptable_a time_n and_o day_n of_o salvation_n which_o be_v once_o past_a will_v never_o return_v again_o that_o those_o duty_n which_o be_v first_o in_o excellency_n shall_v be_v first_o also_o in_o time_n and_o that_o no_o wise_a man_n put_v off_o matter_n of_o great_a weight_n but_o give_v they_o priority_n and_o precedency_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o time_n and_o place_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o our_o life_n be_v short_a and_o momentanie_n and_o that_o it_o be_v but_o all_o too_o little_a though_o they_o shall_v be_v whole_o spend_v in_o god_n service_n and_o that_o this_o short_a time_n be_v so_o uncertain_a that_o we_o have_v no_o assurance_n of_o live_v another_o day_n or_o hour_n in_o regard_n whereof_o it_o be_v great_a madness_n to_o put_v off_o those_o duty_n for_o the_o do_v whereof_o 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king_n son_n 22._o mat._n 22._o refuse_v to_o come_v which_o will_v in_o no_o case_n be_v accept_v of_o god_n as_o sufficient_v when_o he_o call_v we_o to_o account_v see_v they_o only_o discover_v our_o dote_a love_n on_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o our_o utter_a neglect_n of_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v a_o great_a indignity_n to_o consecrate_v unto_o the_o world_n our_o chief_a strength_n and_o prime_a service_n and_o to_o destinate_a unto_o god_n the_o after_o leave_n of_o which_o also_o we_o be_v uncertain_a whether_o we_o shall_v perform_v they_o or_o no_o that_o it_o be_v great_a folly_n and_o want_n of_o judgement_n to_o provide_v first_o temporary_a necessary_n yea_o superfluity_n for_o our_o body_n and_o lean_a to_o a_o second_o uncertain_a care_n the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n that_o we_o have_v no_o assurance_n to_o live_v till_o we_o have_v attain_v earthly_a thing_n and_o afterward_o to_o provide_v for_o 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promise_n and_o faint_a purpose_n four_o when_o aâ—_n the_o flesh_n can_v entice_v to_o use_v mere_a dela_n es_fw-la and_o do_v just_a nothing_o than_o it_o will_v persuade_v we_o to_o rest_v in_o that_o which_o be_v as_o good_a as_o nothing_o namely_o fair_a promise_n and_o faint_a and_o false_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n that_o we_o will_v become_v new_a man_n out_o of_o hand_n especial_o if_o we_o have_v our_o desire_n in_o some_o thing_n which_o we_o present_o hope_v for_o as_o deliverance_n from_o some_o affliction_n freedom_n from_o some_o danger_n or_o recovery_n from_o some_o sickness_n but_o when_o we_o have_v go_v thus_o far_o there_o it_o make_v we_o to_o stay_v by_o offer_v unto_o we_o if_o we_o will_v continue_v in_o our_o old_a course_n some_o access_n of_o worldly_a wealth_n or_o the_o fruition_n of_o sinful_a pleasure_n and_o have_v prevail_v so_o much_o with_o we_o it_o stay_v not_o here_o but_o make_v we_o soon_o after_o more_o carnal_a and_o wicked_a more_o 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purpose_n and_o resolution_n which_o he_o sugge_v unto_o we_o but_o suffer_v ourselves_o to_o be_v carry_v away_o by_o the_o contrary_a motion_n of_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o therefore_o the_o psalmist_n bid_v we_o vow_n and_o pay_v unto_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n the_o which_o the_o prophet_n esay_n make_v a_o note_n of_o the_o 21._o psal_n 76._o 11._o pro._n 20._o 25._o esa_n 19_o 21._o faithful_a and_o the_o contrary_a by_o the_o wise_a man_n be_v say_v to_o be_v a_o property_n of_o a_o fool_n when_o say_v he_o thou_o vowe_v a_o vow_n unto_o god_n defer_v not_o to_o pay_v it_o for_o he_o have_v no_o pleasure_n in_o fool_n 4._o eccl._n 5._o 4._o pay_v that_o which_o thou_o have_v vow_v good_a §_o sect._n 5._o the_o five_o policy_n be_v to_o withdraw_v we_o from_o more_o excellent_a duty_n by_o occasion_n of_o do_v of_o some_o lesser_a good_a but_o if_o it_o can_v by_o all_o the_o former_a devise_n and_o deceit_n persuade_v we_o to_o neglect_v such_o duty_n as_o be_v true_o good_a then_o will_v it_o by_o the_o occasion_n of_o do_v some_o lesser_a good_a withdraw_v we_o from_o that_o which_o be_v great_a and_o more_o excellent_a in_o which_o regard_n that_o good_a which_o be_v of_o a_o mean_a and_o inferior_a nature_n become_v unto_o we_o evil_a because_o it_o be_v abuse_v by_o our_o flesh_n to_o shoulder_n and_o thrust_v out_o that_o which_o be_v of_o great_a worth_n and_o weight_n and_o thus_o it_o persuade_v man_n to_o read_v the_o scripture_n at_o home_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n to_o neglect_v the_o public_a assembly_n the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o prayer_n with_o the_o congregation_n yea_o sometime_o to_o pray_v private_o in_o the_o church_n or_o to_o
the_o which_o danger_n be_v much_o aggravate_v in_o that_o he_o do_v not_o profess_v his_o enmity_n but_o be_v in_o outward_a show_v a_o familiar_a friend_n who_o eat_v drink_v and_o sleep_v with_o we_o it_o make_v show_v of_o love_n but_o indeed_o mortal_o hate_v we_o it_o be_v like_o a_o helper_n but_o be_v in_o truth_n our_o great_a adversary_n and_o like_o sanballat_n and_o tobiah_n it_o offer_v his_o pain_n in_o build_v the_o wall_n of_o our_o city_n which_o may_v repulse_v foreign_a force_n when_o as_o it_o intend_v nothing_o but_o our_o ruin_n and_o to_o betray_v we_o into_o the_o power_n of_o outward_a enemy_n for_o no_o soon_o do_v satan_n and_o the_o world_n besiege_v and_o assault_v we_o with_o their_o tentation_n but_o present_o it_o join_v with_o they_o and_o be_v acquaint_v with_o all_o our_o counsel_n it_o reveal_v unto_o they_o our_o secret_n even_o our_o hide_a thought_n and_o unknown_a desire_n and_o like_o a_o wicked_a dalilah_n have_v by_o treacherous_a flattery_n undermine_v we_o it_o discover_v to_o these_o curse_a philistines_n where_o our_o chief_a strength_n lie_v yea_o it_o secret_o open_v the_o gate_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o not_o only_o let_v in_o all_o their_o force_n but_o as_o soon_o as_o they_o be_v enter_v join_v with_o they_o and_o lay_v violent_a hand_n on_o the_o spiritual_a man_n it_o labour_v all_o it_o may_v to_o captivate_v and_o destroy_v he_o and_o therefore_o the_o wilye_o red_a dragon_n never_o make_v war_n against_o we_o until_o he_o be_v assure_v first_o of_o these_o inbred_a traitor_n and_o carnal_a ibid._n hic_fw-la est_fw-la qui_fw-la manus_fw-la nostras_fw-la proprio_fw-la cuigulo_fw-la alligat_fw-la et_fw-la baculo_fw-la nostro_fw-la nos_fw-la caedit_fw-la bernard_n ibid._n aid_n and_o as_o one_o say_v it_o be_v his_o policy_n to_o bind_v we_o always_o with_o our_o own_o girdle_n and_o to_o overcome_v and_o beat_v we_o with_o our_o own_o staff_n yea_o not_o only_o do_v the_o flesh_n dwell_v and_o coinhabite_a with_o we_o but_o it_o also_o adher_v and_o inseparable_o cleave_v unto_o we_o as_o be_v a_o part_n and_o the_o great_a part_n of_o ourselves_o whereby_o the_o dangerousnes_n of_o this_o enemy_n appear_v for_o the_o war_n which_o it_o make_v against_o the_o new_a and_o spiritual_a man_n be_v not_o only_o civil_a and_o domestical_a which_o notwithstanding_o be_v much_o more_o perilous_a and_o terrible_a then_o that_o which_o be_v foreign_a but_o without_o any_o metaphor_n proper_o and_o true_o intestine_a and_o as_o it_o be_v in_o our_o own_o bowel_n beside_o this_o combat_n between_o they_o be_v fight_v in_o a_o place_n of_o great_a disadvantage_n namely_o this_o world_n where_o the_o worse_a 5._o brande_n quidem_fw-la periculum_fw-la est_fw-la et_fw-la gravis_fw-la lucta_fw-la adusus_fw-la domesticum_fw-la hostem_fw-la &c_n &c_n bernard_n de_fw-fr quadri_fw-la serm_n 5._o part_n have_v many_o friend_n and_o strong_a aid_n even_o million_o of_o wicked_a man_n and_o whole_a legion_n of_o devil_n and_o contrariwise_o the_o better_a part_n have_v few_o friend_n and_o many_o enemy_n great_a sure_o say_v one_o be_v the_o danger_n and_o the_o conflict_n sore_o and_o grievous_a against_o a_o enemy_n so_o domestic_a especial_o see_v we_o be_v stranger_n and_o he_o a_o citizen_n he_o inhabit_v his_o own_o country_n and_o we_o here_o be_v exile_n and_o stranger_n yea_o in_o truth_n this_o war_n be_v more_o intestive_a than_o that_o which_o be_v between_o rebecca_n her_o twin_n for_o not_o only_o do_v here_o one_o person_n fight_v against_o another_o nor_o as_o some_o will_v have_v it_o the_o body_n against_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o same_o man_n nor_o yet_o one_o faculty_n alone_o against_o another_o of_o a_o different_a nature_n the_o sensitive_a against_o the_o reasonable_a and_o the_o will_n &_o affection_n against_o the_o judgement_n and_o conscience_n but_o also_o the_o selfsame_o faculty_n against_o themselves_o reason_n against_o reason_n will_v against_o will_n the_o same_o affection_n against_o the_o same_o love_n against_o love_n fear_v against_o fear_n and_o hope_v against_o hope_n in_o which_o respect_n this_o fight_n with_o our_o flesh_n be_v much_o more_o dangerous_a than_o our_o fight_n with_o satan_n himself_o for_o though_o he_o be_v sometime_o yea_o often_o near_o we_o yet_o not_o always_o and_o when_o he_o be_v near_o he_o be_v not_o alike_o near_o as_o our_o own_o flesh_n which_o adher_v to_o every_o part_n and_o faculty_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n though_o he_o cast_v into_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o his_o tentation_n yet_o if_o we_o catch_v they_o upon_o and_o quench_v they_o with_o the_o shield_n of_o faith_n they_o will_v not_o hurt_v us._n yea_o though_o he_o buckle_v and_o close_v with_o we_o yet_o if_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o resist_v this_o foul_a spirit_n he_o will_v fly_v away_o at_o least_o for_o a_o season_n and_o we_o 13._o luk._n 4._o 13._o shall_v be_v rid_v of_o his_o noisome_a company_n but_o our_o flesh_n and_o carnal_a corruption_n inseparable_o cleave_v unto_o we_o and_o though_o they_o be_v never_o so_o often_o overcome_v by_o fast_v prayer_n watch_n and_o such_o like_a spiritual_a exercise_n yet_o as_o long_o as_o we_o live_v we_o can_v be_v quite_o rid_v of_o they_o nor_o whole_o subdue_v they_o and_o a_o hilate_v their_o strength_n but_o after_o they_o seem_v to_o be_v wither_v they_o will_v again_o flourish_v after_o they_o be_v weaken_v they_o will_v recover_v strength_n after_o they_o seem_v to_o languish_v with_o age_n they_o will_v regain_v their_o youthful_a vigour_n yea_o when_o in_o outward_a show_n they_o appear_v mortify_v and_o quite_o dead_a they_o will_v again_o revive_v and_o stand_v stout_o in_o their_o strength_n they_o will_v re_z enforce_v the_o fight_n against_o us._n cohabitation_n §_o sect_n 2._o that_o the_o daungerousnes_n of_o this_o enemy_n be_v much_o increase_v by_o reason_n of_o this_o cohabitation_n from_o 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in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n they_o will_v make_v we_o negligent_a and_o lazy_a and_o carry_v we_o away_o with_o carnal_a pleasure_n or_o so_o whole_o and_o earnest_o intent_n on_o they_o that_o we_o shall_v spare_v no_o time_n for_o god_n service_n nor_o for_o the_o enrich_n of_o our_o soul_n with_o spiritual_a treasure_n do_v we_o eat_v and_o drink_v to_o relieve_v and_o sustain_v our_o body_n they_o be_v ready_a to_o make_v our_o table_n snare_n turn_v sufficiency_n into_o superfluity_n and_o necessary_a food_n into_o excess_n and_o belly-cheer_n surfeit_v and_o drunkenness_n where_o the_o soul_n and_o spirit_n be_v so_o oppress_v that_o they_o be_v utter_o unfit_a for_o any_o christian_a duty_n do_v we_o intend_v to_o refresh_v ourselves_o with_o honest_a recreation_n they_o do_v attend_v and_o wait_v on_o we_o move_v we_o to_o consume_v a_o great_a part_n of_o our_o time_n in_o they_o which_o shall_v be_v allot_v to_o better_a exercise_n and_o even_o to_o spend_v our_o strength_n and_o spirit_n in_o the_o immoderate_a use_n of_o they_o whereby_o instead_o of_o be_v refresh_v and_o cheer_v we_o be_v disable_v and_o make_v utter_o unfit_a for_o the_o duty_n of_o christianity_n and_o of_o our_o calling_n and_o be_v so_o whole_o take_v up_o in_o the_o mean_n that_o we_o neglect_v the_o main_a end_n for_o which_o we_o use_v they_o yea_o do_v we_o after_o our_o labour_n betake_v ourselves_o to_o our_o rest_n when_o we_o lock_v our_o chamber_n door_n we_o can_v shut_v out_o these_o enemy_n but_o whether_o we_o will_v or_o no_o they_o will_v be_v our_o bedfellow_n and_o be_v always_o ready_a at_o our_o lie_v down_o to_o distract_v we_o from_o any_o good_a meditation_n or_o serious_a examination_n of_o what_o we_o have_v do_v or_o omit_v the_o day_n past_a to_o fill_v our_o mind_n with_o vain_a dream_n and_o wicked_a imagination_n and_o to_o
it_o for_o as_o it_o be_v regenerate_v it_o be_v so_o enlighten_v and_o rectify_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n that_o like_o a_o true_a witness_n it_o give_v a_o infallible_a testimony_n between_o god_n &_o we_o excuse_v we_o when_o we_o do_v well_o that_o we_o may_v proceed_v in_o well_o do_v and_o accuse_v we_o when_o we_o have_v do_v evil_a that_o we_o may_v forsake_v it_o and_o recover_v ourselves_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n yea_o before_o the_o do_v of_o either_o of_o they_o both_o it_o give_v testimony_n and_o approbation_n unto_o that_o which_o be_v good_a that_o we_o may_v embrace_v and_o practice_v it_o and_o also_o discover_v that_o which_o be_v wicked_a and_o sinful_a that_o we_o may_v shun_v and_o avoid_v it_o neither_o do_v it_o only_o play_v the_o part_n of_o a_o witness_n but_o also_o of_o a_o judge_n and_o according_a to_o this_o true_a evidence_n it_o either_o justifi_v we_o or_o pronounce_v the_o sentence_n of_o condemnation_n against_o us._n from_o the_o former_a where_o of_o arise_v peace_n comfort_n and_o spiritual_a joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n whereby_o we_o be_v encourage_v to_o proceed_v in_o all_o holy_a duty_n and_o from_o the_o other_o either_o fear_n whereby_o we_o be_v restrain_v from_o fall_v into_o sin_n or_o sorrow_n and_o repentance_n not_o to_o be_v repent_v of_o cause_v salvation_n after_o 1â—_n 1_o cor._n â—_o 1â—_n that_o we_o be_v fall_v but_o contrariwise_o as_o the_o conscience_n be_v unregenerate_v it_o remain_v blind_v with_o ignorance_n and_o corrupt_v with_o maliciousness_n and_o therefore_o be_v continual_o ready_a to_o play_v the_o part_n of_o a_o false_a witness_n either_o daub_v and_o colour_n over_o our_o sin_n with_o deceitful_a colour_n that_o we_o may_v ignorant_o fall_v into_o it_o or_o excuse_v it_o be_v commit_v as_o though_o it_o be_v venial_a or_o none_o at_o all_o that_o we_o may_v continue_v in_o it_o without_o repentance_n or_o on_o the_o other_o side_n it_o be_v ready_a to_o accuse_v we_o when_o we_o do_v well_o and_o in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n or_o the_o use_n of_o our_o christian_a liberty_n about_o thing_n indifferent_a to_o raise_v in_o our_o mind_n superstitious_a fear_n and_o causeless_a doubt_n that_o so_o we_o be_v affright_v may_v be_v hinder_v from_o christian_a duty_n or_o discourage_v after_o we_o have_v do_v they_o and_o so_o answerable_o it_o play_v the_o false_a judge_n condemn_v where_o god_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n justify_v &_o justify_v where_o they_o condemn_v the_o which_o false_a sentence_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o carnal_a security_n when_o we_o continue_v in_o sin_n and_o of_o causeless_a terror_n and_o needless_a fear_n when_o we_o be_v careful_a to_o perform_v our_o duty_n the_o which_o if_o at_o any_o time_n it_o be_v reverse_a by_o a_o good_a conscience_n enlighten_v by_o god_n word_n and_o holy_a spirit_n and_o the_o ugliness_n and_o heinousness_n of_o sin_n be_v discover_v and_o lay_v open_a then_o the_o carnal_a and_o corrupt_a part_n of_o conscience_n which_o before_o seem_v fear_v and_o senseless_a be_v prick_v and_o awaken_v fill_v the_o mind_n with_o loud_a cry_n and_o grievous_a accusation_n with_o terrible_a horror_n and_o hideous_a fear_n and_o now_o as_o eager_o move_v to_o despair_v as_o it_o do_v before_o to_o security_n and_o presumption_n tell_v we_o that_o our_o sin_n be_v unpardonable_a and_o that_o it_o be_v too_o late_o to_o turn_v from_o they_o by_o repentance_n but_o then_o again_o the_o good_a conscience_n put_v it_o to_o silence_n and_o allay_v and_o quiet_v the_o fury_n of_o it_o by_o witness_v unto_o we_o that_o our_o heart_n be_v upright_o with_o god_n notwithstanding_o that_o we_o have_v be_v over_o take_v and_o have_v fall_v through_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n or_o at_o least_o by_o bathe_v itself_o from_o the_o filth_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o be_v sufficient_a to_o purge_v we_o from_o the_o pollution_n even_o of_o those_o sin_n which_o be_v wilful_a and_o presumptuous_a with_o which_o wash_v of_o blood_n apply_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n it_o cause_v we_o to_o join_v that_o wash_n of_o water_n in_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n chap._n vi_o of_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n in_o the_o will_v heart_n and_o affection_n will_n §_o sect._n 1._o of_o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o carnal_a and_o renew_a will_n and_o thus_o have_v we_o show_v the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o mind_n and_o understanding_n with_o those_o faculty_n which_o belong_v unto_o it_o come_v we_o now_o to_o that_o fight_n which_o be_v between_o they_o in_o the_o will_n the_o which_o be_v much_o more_o sharp_a and_o sensible_a for_o it_o likewise_o be_v partly_o regenerate_v and_o partly_o unregenerate_a there_o be_v a_o continual_a combat_n between_o these_o contrary_a faction_n while_o the_o regenerate_a part_n will_v and_o enforce_v that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o nill_v and_o reject_v that_o which_o be_v evil_a and_o contrariwise_o the_o part_n unregenerate_a will_v and_o choose_v that_o which_o be_v evil_a and_o nill_v and_o refuse_v that_o which_o be_v good_a as_o for_o example_n the_o spiritual_a part_n be_v guide_v by_o the_o understanding_n enlighten_v with_o save_v knowledge_n choose_v &_o embrace_v god_n as_o the_o chief_a goodness_n his_o kingdom_n and_o righteousness_n as_o the_o chief_a happiness_n and_o refuse_v and_o contemn_v the_o world_n and_o earthly_a vanity_n the_o service_n of_o satan_n and_o the_o momentany_a pleasure_n of_o sin_n which_o in_o the_o end_n bring_v death_n and_o destruction_n though_o they_o for_o the_o present_a be_v bitter_a to_o the_o flesh_n and_o much_o more_o embitter_v by_o affliction_n and_o these_o be_v sweet_a and_o delightful_a to_o the_o carnal_a appetite_n but_o contrariwise_o that_o part_n of_o the_o will_n which_o remain_v unregenerate_a be_v direct_v by_o that_o wisdom_n of_o the_o which_o be_v worldly_a sensual_a and_o devilish_a neglect_v and_o refuse_v the_o present_a comfort_n of_o grace_n which_o it_o relish_v not_o and_o the_o future_a hope_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n which_o it_o know_v not_o as_o be_v out_o of_o sight_n and_o beyond_o the_o apprehension_n of_o sense_n uncertain_a and_o not_o to_o be_v compass_v without_o great_a difficulty_n and_o contrariwise_o choose_v and_o embrace_v this_o present_a world_n with_o the_o vain_a honour_n uncertain_a riches_n and_o sinful_a pleasure_n of_o it_o because_o they_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o sense_n and_o may_v be_v have_v in_o present_a possession_n in_o which_o conflict_n they_o mutual_o encounter_v one_o another_o and_o as_o they_o get_v their_o advantage_n sometime_o the_o one_o and_o sometime_o the_o other_o prevail_v and_o cause_v the_o adverse_a part_n to_o give_v ground_n and_o this_o conflict_n with_o the_o issue_n of_o it_o the_o apostle_n felft_v in_o himself_o 15._o rom._n 7._o 15._o rom._n 7._o 15._o for_o that_o which_o i_o do_v i_o allow_v not_o for_o what_o i_o will_v that_o do_v i_o not_o but_o what_o i_o hate_v that_o do_v i._o and_o again_o 5._o cui_fw-la rei_fw-la ego_fw-la suspicabam_fw-la ligatus_fw-la non_fw-la ferro_fw-la alieno_fw-la sed_fw-la meaferre_fw-la a_o voluntate_fw-la etc._n etc._n aug._n confess_v lib._n 8._o cap._n 5._o to_o will_n be_v present_a with_o i_o but_o how_o to_o perform_v that_o which_o be_v good_a i_o find_v not_o for_o the_o good_a i_o will_v i_o do_v not_o but_o the_o evil_n which_o i_o will_v not_o that_o i_o do_v so_o austin_n confess_v that_o while_o he_o desire_v his_o sound_a conversion_n be_v find_v himself_o bind_v not_o with_o other_o man_n chain_n but_o by_o his_o own_o iron_n and_o obdurate_a will_n the_o enemy_n say_v he_o do_v hold_v my_o will_n and_o thereof_o make_v a_o strong_a chain_n to_o bind_v i_o for_o out_o of_o perverse_a will_n spring_v unlawful_a lust_n and_o while_o i_o obey_v lust_n it_o become_v a_o custom_n and_o while_o custom_n be_v not_o infringe_v it_o become_v necessity_n with_o which_o link_v enfold_v one_o in_o another_o a_o chain_n as_o i_o say_v be_v make_v and_o hold_v i_o bind_v in_o a_o miserable_a servitude_n and_o my_o will_n renew_v which_o begin_v to_o move_v i_o to_o worship_n and_o enjoy_v thou_o free_o my_o god_n and_o only_o sure_a joy_n be_v not_o yet_o fit_a to_o overcome_v the_o other_o confirm_v by_o age_n and_o so_o my_o two_o will_n one_o old_a the_o other_o new_a that_o carnal_a and_o this_o spiritual_a do_v fight_v between_o themselves_o rent_v my_o soul_n in_o sunder_o by_o this_o their_o discord_n and_o so_o i_o understand_v in_o my_o own_o experience_n that_o which_o i_o have_v read_v how_o that_o the_o flesh_n lu_v against_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o spirit_n
the_o spirit_n the_o reason_n mind_n and_o conscience_n not_o except_v but_o in_o the_o combat_n which_o be_v in_o the_o unregenerate_a the_o conflict_n be_v between_o diverse_a faculty_n which_o be_v all_o carnal_a and_o corrupt_a fight_v one_o of_o they_o against_o another_o as_o between_o the_o reason_n and_o the_o will_n the_o conscience_n and_o the_o carnal_a concupiscence_n passion_n 15._o rom._n 2._o 15._o and_o affection_n in_o which_o whether_o soever_o party_n prevail_v still_o the_o unsanctified_a man_n be_v draw_v unto_o sin_n and_o so_o also_o they_o differ_v in_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o fight_n for_o that_o which_o be_v between_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o flesh_n be_v do_v by_o contrary_a lust_a the_o one_o against_o the_o other_o in_o a_o practical_a real_a and_o effectual_a manner_n but_o that_o which_o be_v between_o the_o reason_n and_o the_o will_n the_o conscience_n and_o the_o affection_n be_v maintain_v by_o logical_a dispute_n and_o mental_a discourse_n while_o the_o conscience_n infer_v fearful_a conclusion_n of_o punishment_n &_o god_n ensue_v judgement_n upon_o the_o wicked_a choice_n of_o the_o will_n and_o their_o yield_a to_o satisfy_v their_o carnal_a affection_n for_o though_o in_o the_o creation_n the_o will_n be_v in_o subjection_n to_o reason_n and_o embrace_v or_o shun_v that_o which_o it_o approve_v or_o disalow_v and_o though_o this_o order_n be_v common_o observe_v between_o the_o faculty_n even_o in_o this_o state_n of_o corrupion_n yet_o after_o that_o man_n rebel_v against_o his_o chief_a sovereign_n there_o follow_v rebellion_n thereupon_o in_o the_o inferior_a faculty_n against_o their_o superior_a in_o the_o little_a commonwealth_n of_o man_n and_o now_o the_o will_n yield_v obedience_n no_o further_o than_o it_o like_v and_o lu_v do_v often_o resist_v reason_n which_o be_v his_o king_n and_o refuse_v to_o follow_v it_o direction_n and_o to_o allow_v of_o it_o conclusion_n but_o rather_o embrace_v the_o clean_a contrary_n now_o while_o reason_n be_v earnest_a in_o persuade_v by_o argument_n and_o the_o will_v rebellious_a and_o violent_a in_o cross_v and_o thawart_v it_o the_o conscience_n be_v awaken_v and_o rouse_v up_o come_v in_o to_o the_o rescue_n of_o reason_n restrain_v the_o will_n from_o embrace_v that_o evil_a it_o like_v by_o the_o terror_n of_o punishment_n which_o it_o adjudge_v the_o offender_n unto_o upon_o the_o commit_n of_o the_o sin_n wherewith_o oftentimes_o when_o the_o violence_n of_o the_o will_n be_v abate_v and_o the_o courage_n thereof_o cool_v so_o that_o it_o begin_v to_o stagger_v and_o faint_v in_o its_o resolution_n then_o enter_v in_o a_o tumultuous_a troop_n of_o passion_n and_o affection_n as_o fresh_a aid_n to_o strengthen_v the_o will_n in_o rebellion_n which_o be_v themselves_o first_o hire_v and_o corrupt_v to_o do_v service_n unto_o satan_n in_o sinful_a desire_n and_o action_n with_o the_o present_a pay_n or_o expect_a wage_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n do_v by_o the_o same_o proffer_n persuade_v the_o will_n to_o continue_v stiff_a and_o obdurate_a in_o rebellious_a course_n and_o with_o all_o resolution_n to_o oppose_v itself_o against_o reason_n and_o conscience_n but_o yet_o consider_v that_o in_o all_o this_o conflict_n between_o these_o diverse_a faculty_n there_o be_v no_o enmity_n &_o contrariety_n between_o they_o in_o their_o nature_n neither_o be_v there_o more_o grace_n or_o less_o corruption_n in_o the_o reason_n and_o conscience_n then_o in_o the_o will_n and_o affection_n for_o they_o as_o well_o as_o these_o do_v like_a and_o love_v sin_n with_o the_o pleasure_n and_o profit_n of_o it_o in_o it_o own_o nature_n if_o they_o be_v not_o deter_v with_o the_o fearful_a consequent_n of_o god_n judgment_n and_o punishment_n which_o they_o see_v will_v necessary_o follow_v upon_o such_o sinful_a praemise_n nor_o be_v there_o less_o emnitie_n between_o they_o and_o god_n grace_n and_o goodness_n for_o be_v they_o out_o of_o the_o gunshot_n of_o danger_n they_o will_v as_o willing_o embrace_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n as_o do_v the_o affection_n and_o will_n but_o here_o only_o be_v the_o difference_n that_o they_o be_v more_o politic_a enemy_n to_o god_n and_o all_o goodness_n and_o more_o wise_o love_v themselves_o dare_v not_o seek_v pleasure_n in_o such_o sinful_a attempt_n as_o will_v cause_v more_o bitterness_n &_o sorrow_n in_o the_o end_n through_o sense_n of_o punishment_n then_o can_v be_v countervail_v with_o the_o short_a joy_n which_o they_o shall_v take_v in_o the_o fruition_n of_o their_o wicked_a delight_n whereas_o the_o other_o be_v more_o rude_a and_o sensual_a do_v only_o look_v upon_o present_a object_n and_o therefore_o when_o they_o see_v a_o bait_n and_o booty_n of_o sin_n set_v out_o before_o they_o they_o run_v unto_o it_o with_o a_o headlong_a violence_n not_o fear_v nor_o care_v for_o the_o imminent_a danger_n of_o denounce_v punishment_n saculty_n §_o sect._n 6._o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o flesh_n &_o the_o spirit_n be_v in_o the_o same_o saculty_n but_o it_o be_v far_o otherwise_o in_o the_o conflict_n between_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o flesh_n which_o be_v not_o between_o diverse_a faculty_n all_o still_o remain_v and_o agree_v in_o their_o natural_a corruption_n and_o only_o differ_v one_o with_o another_o like_o soldier_n in_o the_o same_o camp_n and_o fight_v under_o the_o same_o general_n upon_o their_o diverse_a reason_n and_o ground_n in_o the_o manage_n of_o the_o war_n the_o one_o being_n more_o willing_a in_o run_v into_o danger_n the_o other_o more_o wary_a to_o avoid_v and_o escape_v they_o but_o it_o be_v between_o the_o same_o faculty_n fight_v against_o themselves_o reason_n against_o reason_n and_o will_v against_o will_n not_o arise_v from_o a_o syllogistical_a discourse_n upon_o outward_a ground_n of_o ensue_a mischief_n but_o from_o a_o real_a change_n of_o their_o nature_n wrought_v by_o god_n spirit_n the_o which_o 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when_o their_o heart_n be_v far_o from_o 13_o esa_n 29._o 13_o i_o and_o partly_o yea_o especial_o for_o the_o comfort_n of_o all_o those_o who_o have_v holy_a desire_n through_o want_n of_o natural_a part_n have_v no_o ability_n to_o utter_v they_o see_v if_o such_o can_v but_o make_v their_o suit_n know_v unto_o god_n by_o their_o sigh_n and_o groan_n it_o be_v a_o evidence_n unto_o they_o that_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o they_o who_o enable_v they_o thus_o to_o pray_v and_o who_o suit_n and_o supplication_n be_v sure_a to_o be_v hear_v and_o grant_v but_o yet_o we_o be_v not_o true_o capable_a of_o this_o comfort_n if_o we_o do_v not_o labour_v 1._o 1_o cor._n 14._o 1._o after_o perfection_n &_o strive_v to_o attain_v unto_o the_o best_a gift_n much_o less_o if_o we_o be_v disable_v for_o the_o performance_n of_o these_o holy_a duty_n not_o through_o want_n of_o natural_a gift_n but_o of_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o through_o sloth_n and_o negligence_n which_o hinder_v we_o from_o employ_v and_o use_v they_o of_o which_o this_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n when_o as_o we_o have_v liberty_n of_o speech_n and_o plenty_n of_o word_n to_o discourse_v ready_o and_o free_o upon_o all_o occasion_n of_o worldly_a and_o earthly_a thing_n but_o be_v then_o only_a tongue_n tie_v when_o we_o shall_v speak_v unto_o god_n and_o can_v find_v no_o fit_a word_n to_o express_v our_o mind_n in_o any_o sensible_a manner_n when_o as_o by_o prayer_n we_o shall_v make_v our_o suit_n know_v unto_o he_o chap._n xii_o how_o we_o may_v know_v that_o god_n spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o by_o our_o sanctification_n and_o the_o quality_n and_o gift_n of_o holiness_n infuse_v into_o us._n sanctification_n §_o sect._n 1._o the_o five_o effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n a_o five_o effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o he_o may_v be_v know_v to_o dwell_v in_o we_o be_v the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n and_o the_o quality_n of_o holiness_n infuse_v into_o we_o which_o be_v so_o proper_a and_o peculiar_a to_o the_o spirit_n that_o none_o beside_o he_o can_v effect_v it_o for_o as_o impossible_a it_o be_v for_o any_o man_n to_o give_v unto_o himself_o this_o spiritual_a renew_n as_o it_o be_v at_o first_o to_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o his_o own_o be_v as_o unable_a be_v we_o to_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o our_o regeneration_n as_o we_o be_v to_o be_v of_o our_o generation_n and_o therefore_o as_o the_o creature_n evident_o prove_v that_o it_o have_v a_o creator_n and_o the_o child_n that_o it_o have_v a_o father_n so_o alike_o certain_o may_v we_o be_v assure_v by_o our_o renew_n and_o regeneration_n that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o who_o have_v be_v the_o sole_a author_n of_o this_o work_n and_o thus_o our_o saviour_n ascribe_v it_o to_o his_o holy_a spirit_n where_o he_o say_v that_o unless_o we_o be_v bear_v of_o water_n and_o the_o spirit_n we_o can_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n 4._o joh._n 3._o 5._o 1_o cor._n 6._o 11_o rom._n 1._o 4._o so_o the_o apostle_n have_v tell_v the_o corinthian_n that_o they_o have_v be_v notorious_a sinner_n say_v that_o they_o be_v wash_v and_o sanctify_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o god_n and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o he_o be_v call_v not_o only_o the_o holy_a spirit_n but_o the_o spirit_n of_o holiness_n the_o spirit_n of_o sanctification_n or_o the_o sanctify_a spirit_n not_o only_o because_o he_o be_v infinite_o holy_a himself_o but_o also_o do_v sanctify_v and_o make_v we_o holy_a who_o be_v in_o ourselves_o corrupt_a and_o sinful_a the_o which_o sanctification_n he_o work_v by_o beget_v a_o lively_a faith_n in_o we_o which_o purify_v our_o heart_n and_o so_o appli_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n whereby_o we_o be_v cleanse_v from_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o quicken_v in_o the_o inner_a man_n to_o holiness_n of_o life_n the_o which_o sanctification_n mortification_n and_o spiritual_a quicken_n always_o begin_v at_o the_o heart_n mind_n will_n and_o affection_n and_o then_o afterward_o show_v itself_o in_o our_o outward_a action_n and_o therefore_o whosoever_o find_v this_o work_n of_o sanctification_n thus_o begin_v in_o they_o they_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o they_o unto_o §_o sect._n 2._o of_o the_o sixth_o effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v repentance_n and_o of_o the_o preparation_n there_o unto_o a_o sixth_o effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o be_v like_a unto_o the_o former_a namely_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n unto_o which_o it_o make_v the_o same_o preparation_n that_o it_o do_v for_o faith_n for_o first_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o law_n the_o
break_v then_o bow_n and_o incline_v to_o any_o good_a the_o spirit_n of_o god_n make_v it_o to_o melt_v like_o the_o heart_n of_o josiah_n and_o so_o supple_v and_o soften_v â—t_z that_o it_o become_v flexible_a to_o god_n will_v and_o fit_a to_o receive_v any_o impression_n which_o he_o be_v please_v to_o stamp_v upon_o it_o or_o any_o form_n which_o he_o will_v frame_v it_o unto_o as_o if_o it_o be_v no_o more_o iron_n but_o now_o become_v clay_n or_o wax_n so_o whereas_o he_o be_v natural_o of_o a_o more_o than_o earthy_a coldness_n 38._o eph._n 2._o 1_o psal_n 34._o 38._o and_o like_a iron_n which_o make_v other_o thing_n cold_a with_o the_o very_a touch_n thereof_o god_n spirit_n so_o heat_v and_o inflame_v he_o with_o fervent_a love_n and_o ardent_a zeal_n that_o he_o have_v not_o only_o lively_a heat_n in_o himself_o but_o even_o like_o spiritual_a fire_n he_o communicate_v his_o heat_n and_o warmth_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n to_o all_o that_o be_v near_o unto_o he_o make_v they_o which_o be_v cold_a and_o dull_a hot_a and_o zealous_o fervent_a in_o all_o christian_n and_o holy_a duty_n final_o whereas_o like_o iron_n he_o be_v natural_o so_o lumpish_a and_o heavy_a that_o he_o be_v whole_o fix_v and_o fasten_v to_o the_o earth_n mind_v only_o worldly_a thing_n and_o can_v no_o more_o mount_v up_o aloft_o in_o holy_a &_o heavenly_a meditation_n than_o iron_n of_o itself_o can_v ascend_v into_o the_o air_n or_o if_o by_o some_o outward_a force_n his_o thought_n be_v raise_v up_o to_o mind_n those_o thing_n which_o be_v above_o no_o soon_o be_v the_o strength_n of_o the_o outward_a agent_n spend_v but_o present_o like_o a_o iron_n bullet_n it_o fall_v down_o again_o and_o even_o press_v into_o the_o earth_n with_o more_o than_o wont_a weight_n &_o violence_n contrariwise_o when_o as_o his_o earthy_a massiness_n be_v attenuate_v with_o the_o fire_n of_o god_n spirit_n he_o not_o only_o become_v more_o light_a but_o be_v thorough_o heat_v in_o this_o holy_a forge_n he_o send_v up_o the_o spark_n of_o spiritual_a meditation_n and_o now_o forget_v his_o old_a earthy_a nature_n he_o do_v no_o long_o lie_v grovel_v on_o the_o ground_n mind_v only_o earthly_a thing_n but_o be_v rise_v with_o christ_n he_o seek_v not_o thing_n beneath_o but_o those_o thing_n that_o be_v above_o and_o even_o while_o his_o body_n be_v on_o earth_n 20_o col._n 3._o 2._o phil._n 3._o 20_o his_o conversation_n be_v in_o heaven_n and_o though_o he_o can_v corporal_o ascend_v yet_o he_o continual_o send_v up_o the_o therward_o the_o sparkle_n of_o holy_a &_o heavenly_a thought_n and_o even_o take_v his_o chief_a comfort_n and_o delight_n to_o spend_v his_o spirit_n in_o divine_a contemplation_n last_o as_o fire_n by_o the_o warmth_n and_o heat_n thereof_o refresh_v and_o cheer_v those_o creature_n which_o be_v freeze_v and_o benumb_v with_o cold_a and_o communicate_v unto_o they_o the_o operation_n of_o life_n strength_n and_o nimbleness_n so_o this_o holy_a fire_n of_o the_o spirit_n give_v spiritual_a life_n and_o quicken_n unto_o we_o who_o be_v dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n and_o by_o the_o divine_a heat_n of_o god_n love_n it_o warm_v cheer_v and_o refresh_v our_o icy_a and_o benumb_a heart_n &_o inflame_v they_o with_o a_o fervent_a zeal_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o a_o ardent_a love_n towards_o he_o who_o have_v so_o love_v we_o and_o also_o to_o our_o neighbour_n for_o his_o sake_n whereby_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o we_o who_o be_v freeze_v in_o the_o dregs_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o so_o weak_a and_o stiff_a that_o we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o stir_v a_o limb_n for_o the_o do_v of_o any_o good_a action_n be_v now_o make_v by_o this_o vital_a heat_n strong_a and_o active_a for_o all_o good_a duty_n so_o our_o saviour_n say_v that_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n that_o quicken_v the_o flesh_n profit_v nothing_o and_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o spirit_n give_v life_n and_o 10._o joh._n 6._o 63._o 2_o cor._n 3._o 6._o rom._n 8._o 2._o 10._o therefore_o he_o call_v he_o the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n and_o say_v that_o this_o spirit_n be_v life_n because_o of_o righteousness_n metaphor_n §_o sect._n 11_o that_o we_o may_v know_v that_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o by_o the_o operation_n signify_v by_o the_o former_a metaphor_n if_o therefore_o we_o will_v know_v whether_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o or_o no_o we_o must_v examine_v our_o own_o heart_n and_o try_v ourselves_o whether_o there_o be_v in_o we_o these_o operation_n and_o effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v resemble_v by_o these_o metaphor_n and_o similitude_n as_o first_o if_o it_o have_v like_o a_o mighty_a wind_n cast_v down_o the_o strong_a hold_v of_o sin_n and_o as_o it_o be_v lay_v flat_a on_o the_o ground_n our_o proud_a carnal_a reason_n and_o rebellious_a will_n subiect_v they_o to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o the_o rule_n of_o his_o word_n if_o it_o have_v cause_v we_o not_o only_o to_o burn_v in_o love_n of_o god_n majesty_n but_o even_o to_o blaze_v out_o in_o the_o zeal_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o if_o it_o have_v cleanse_v we_o like_o pure_a wheat_n from_o the_o chaff_n of_o our_o corruption_n and_o from_o the_o light_a corn_n of_o human_a invention_n and_o ungrounded_a superstition_n second_o let_v we_o consider_v and_o try_v ourselves_o if_o like_o a_o oil_n it_o have_v supple_v and_o soften_v our_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n so_o as_o they_o be_v pliable_a to_o god_n will_v if_o by_o this_o spiritual_a annoyt_n we_o be_v make_v more_o strong_a active_a and_o nimble_a to_o perform_v holy_a and_o christian_a duty_n than_o ever_o we_o have_v be_v in_o time_n past_a and_o final_o if_o it_o have_v comfort_v and_o cheer_v our_o heart_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n and_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n fill_v they_o with_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o have_v bring_v peace_n of_o conscience_n which_o make_v we_o to_o look_v with_o a_o cheerful_a countenance_n even_o while_o the_o world_n frown_v upon_o us._n three_o let_v we_o examine_v if_o like_o water_n it_o have_v clear_v the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o have_v give_v unto_o we_o a_o save_n feel_a and_o experimental_a knowledge_n of_o god_n ourselves_o and_o his_o holy_a truth_n if_o it_o have_v cool_v and_o refresh_v we_o who_o be_v scorch_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n anger_n for_o our_o sin_n or_o with_o the_o heat_n of_o trouble_n and_o affliction_n and_o have_v quench_v our_o spiritual_a thirst_n by_o apply_v unto_o we_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o blood-shead_a as_o it_o be_v a_o fountain_n of_o live_a water_n if_o it_o have_v by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n cleanse_v and_o purge_v we_o not_o only_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n but_o also_o from_o the_o corruption_n of_o our_o sin_n so_o as_o though_o they_o dwell_v yet_o they_o do_v not_o reign_v in_o our_o mortal_a body_n and_o last_o if_o it_o have_v water_v our_o heart_n as_o it_o be_v dry_a and_o barraigne_a ground_n and_o have_v make_v they_o like_o a_o fertile_a soil_n to_o bring_v forth_o plentiful_a fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n final_o let_v we_o examine_v and_o try_v ourselves_o if_o it_o have_v be_v unto_o we_o a_o spiritual_a fire_n to_o give_v unto_o we_o light_v who_o sit_v in_o darkness_n and_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n if_o like_o a_o fire_n it_o have_v consume_v the_o dross_n and_o rust_n of_o our_o corruption_n and_o in_o some_o measure_n have_v refine_v we_o and_o make_v we_o vessel_n of_o grace_n fit_a for_o god_n use_v and_o final_o if_o it_o have_v warm_v our_o cold_a and_o freeze_a heart_n with_o the_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o with_o the_o love_n of_o he_o and_o our_o neighbour_n so_o as_o we_o who_o be_v stiff_a and_o benumb_a be_v become_v strong_a lively_a and_o active_a in_o perform_v all_o holy_a and_o christian_a duty_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o they_o and_o if_o we_o find_v these_o effect_n and_o operation_n in_o we_o then_o may_v we_o be_v assure_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n and_o author_n of_o they_o dwell_v in_o we_o though_o they_o be_v not_o in_o we_o in_o perfection_n if_o they_o be_v in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n but_o if_o upon_o trial_n we_o find_v that_o they_o be_v altogether_o want_v then_o have_v we_o not_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o can_v no_o more_o be_v sever_v from_o these_o effect_n and_o sign_n of_o it_o then_o light_a from_o the_o sun_n or_o those_o effect_n before_o speak_v of_o from_o the_o wind_n and_o oil_n the_o water_n and_o the_o fire_n us._n §_o sect_n 12._o
first_o this_o soberness_n of_o mind_n make_v we_o content_v with_o that_o measure_n of_o earthly_a blessing_n which_o we_o enjoy_v as_o be_v that_o portion_n which_o god_n have_v allot_v unto_o we_o and_o not_o so_o much_o as_o to_o desire_v any_o more_o but_o when_o the_o lord_n offer_v it_o unto_o we_o by_o honest_a and_o lawful_a mean_n contrary_a whereunto_o be_v the_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n of_o worldly_a man_n who_o when_o they_o have_v little_a murmur_n and_o repine_v against_o god_n providence_n and_o be_v ready_a upon_o all_o occasion_n to_o use_v unlawful_a mean_n for_o the_o better_n of_o their_o earthly_a estate_n and_o when_o they_o have_v much_o and_o more_o then_o enough_o be_v not_o content_v and_o satisfy_v with_o their_o abundance_n but_o still_o abour_v after_o more_o cark_n and_o care_v as_o though_o they_o be_v in_o want_n and_o bite_v at_o every_o bait_n which_o promise_v gain_v although_o the_o hook_n of_o sin_n be_v hide_v under_o it_o second_o from_o contentation_n spring_v thankfulness_n whereby_o we_o ascribe_v all_o we_o have_v receive_v unto_o god_n as_o be_v his_o gift_n and_o have_v nothing_o else_o to_o return_v do_v render_v unto_o he_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n whereas_o contrariwise_o those_o who_o be_v wicked_a and_o unregenerate_a howsoever_o they_o rejoice_v in_o the_o fruit_n oâ—_n of_o his_o temporal_a benefit_n yet_o not_o in_o he_o for_o they_o do_v not_o give_v unto_o he_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o own_o gift_n but_o rather_o glory_n in_o themselves_o and_o sacrifice_n as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v unto_o their_o 16._o hab._n 1._o 16._o own_o net_n and_o kiss_v their_o hand_n as_o though_o by_o their_o own_o wisdom_n and_o providence_n industry_n and_o painful_a endeavour_n they_o have_v make_v themselves_o owner_n of_o all_o these_o thing_n whereby_o they_o be_v move_v to_o a_o high_a and_o proud_a conceit_n of_o their_o excellency_n and_o sufficiency_n and_o in_o comparison_n of_o themselves_o to_o contemn_v all_o other_o so_o in_o the_o second_o place_n this_o sobriety_n of_o mind_n appear_v in_o the_o right_a use_n of_o spiritual_a grace_n for_o the_o spiritual_a man_n look_v upon_o they_o as_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o behold_v they_o as_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v not_o perfect_a but_o only_o begin_v and_o see_v the_o many_o fayling_n defect_n want_n and_o weakness_n which_o be_v in_o they_o and_o the_o strong_a corruption_n which_o be_v mix_v with_o they_o he_o rest_v not_o content_v and_o satisfy_v with_o the_o portion_n which_o he_o have_v receive_v but_o like_o a_o new_a bear_v babe_n hunger_v and_o thirst_v after_o the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n that_o 2._o 1_o pet._n 2._o 1._o 2._o he_o may_v grow_v up_o thereby_o and_o still_o enlarge_v his_o desire_n and_o strive_v &_o indeavour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o he_o may_v attain_v unto_o more_o and_o more_o perfection_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n with_o faith_n and_o hope_n meekness_n and_o patience_n for_o his_o blessing_n upon_o these_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v become_v effectual_a and_o profitable_a for_o the_o end_n for_o which_o they_o use_v they_o as_o we_o see_v in_o david_n who_o expect_v and_o wait_v for_o the_o lord_n more_o than_o they_o who_o watch_v for_o 6._o psal_n 130._o 6._o the_o mourning_n and_o as_o the_o eye_n of_o servant_n look_v to_o the_o hand_n of_o their_o master_n and_o of_o the_o maiden_n unto_o the_o hand_n of_o her_o mistress_n 2._o psal_n 123._o 2._o so_o his_o eye_n wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n his_o god_n until_o he_o have_v mercy_n upon_o he_o but_o yet_o the_o faithful_a do_v not_o so_o look_v after_o more_o increase_v of_o spiritual_a grace_n as_o that_o they_o forget_v to_o be_v thankful_a unto_o god_n for_o that_o measure_n which_o they_o have_v already_o receive_v but_o consider_v that_o they_o be_v no_o natural_a endowment_n but_o god_n free_a and_o gracious_a gift_n which_o 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free_v from_o the_o slavery_n of_o sin_n rom._n 7._o 24._o and_o from_o hence_o arise_v vehement_a and_o earnest_a desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o slavery_n of_o sin_n like_o that_o of_o the_o holy_a apostle_n o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o as_o the_o needle_n in_o the_o dial_n which_o be_v touch_v with_o a_o loadstone_n may_v by_o a_o forcible_a motion_n turn_v &_o wind_n too_o and_o fro_o but_o will_v never_o stand_v fix_v and_o steadfast_a till_o it_o bend_v unto_o it_o own_o proper_a point_n so_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o regenerate_v touch_v with_o god_n holy_a spirit_n howsoever_o through_o the_o violence_n of_o
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time_n of_o conflict_n or_o rather_o because_o this_o conflict_n with_o the_o flesh_n be_v continual_a he_o will_v take_v care_n that_o he_o may_v never_o be_v find_v unprovided_a final_o he_o will_v show_v the_o like_a care_n in_o weaken_v and_o disable_n his_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n by_o withdraw_v from_o it_o the_o chief_a weapon_n and_o munition_n whereby_o it_o have_v former_o prevail_v and_o will_v studious_o endeavour_v to_o be_v so_o furnish_v at_o all_o point_n that_o he_o may_v be_v able_a to_o encounter_v it_o in_o the_o open_a field_n or_o to_o defeat_v the_o politic_a stratagem_n and_o escape_v the_o secret_a ambushment_n which_o it_o lay_v to_o entrap_v he_o three_o the_o regenerate_a man_n after_o his_o fall_n will_v more_o zealous_o hate_v his_o sin_n and_o especial_o those_o wherewith_o he_o have_v be_v overtake_v then_o ever_o he_o do_v before_o and_o in_o this_o detestation_n will_v avoid_v and_o flee_v from_o it_o yea_o the_o often_o he_o have_v fall_v into_o it_o 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the_o regenerate_a man_n after_o his_o relapse_n into_o the_o ague_n fit_v of_o sin_n will_v much_o increase_v and_o thrive_v in_o his_o spiritual_a stature_n be_v much_o more_o fervent_a and_o zealous_a in_o all_o holy_a and_o christian_a duty_n than_o he_o be_v before_o redeem_v his_o lose_a time_n by_o future_a diligence_n and_o run_v after_o he_o be_v rise_v up_o so_o much_o the_o more_o swift_o by_o how_o much_o he_o find_v himself_o hinder_v in_o his_o spiritual_a race_n by_o his_o slip_n and_o fall_v time_n §._o sect_n 4._o how_o far_o the_o flesh_n may_v prevail_v against_o the_o spirit_n 1_o common_a grace_n may_v be_v lose_v for_o a_o time_n but_o here_o a_o weighty_a question_n may_v fit_o and_o seasonable_o be_v move_v and_o determine_v namely_o how_o far_o the_o flesh_n in_o this_o conflict_n may_v prevail_v against_o the_o spirit_n and_o whether_o it_o may_v by_o the_o furious_a assault_n thereof_o be_v not_o only_o foil_v but_o for_o a_o time_n quite_o overcome_v not_o 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our_o saviour_n christ_n will_v by_o miracle_n feast_v the_o multitude_n he_o provide_v only_a bread_n and_o fish_n for_o their_o 〈◊〉_d the_o ground_n both_o for_o their_o stool_n and_o table_n and_o the_o grass_n for_o their_o cloth_n and_o carpet_n whereas_o he_o be_v as_o able_a if_o he_o have_v see_v it_o as_o fit_a to_o 19_o mat._n 14._o 19_o have_v furnish_v this_o feast_n with_o all_o manner_n of_o dainty_n which_o either_o water_n or_o land_n can_v have_v yield_v unto_o he_o because_o he_o well_o know_v that_o the_o satisfy_n of_o our_o fleshly_a appetite_n do_v not_o for_o the_o present_n bring_v so_o much_o pleasure_n and_o contentment_n to_o the_o body_n as_o it_o do_v afterward_o grief_n and_o vexation_n to_o the_o spirit_n indifferent_a §_o sect._n 6._o we_o must_v moderate_v ourselves_o in_o the_o use_n of_o thing_n lawful_a and_o indifferent_a it_o be_v not_o then_o enough_o that_o we_o restrain_v the_o flesh_n from_o thing_n wicked_a and_o unlawful_a whereby_o it_o be_v nourish_v and_o strengthen_v but_o we_o must_v also_o moderate_a and_o diet_v ourselves_o in_o the_o use_n of_o those_o thing_n which_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n be_v lawful_a yea_o there_o must_v not_o only_o be_v a_o sober_a and_o moderate_a use_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_n and_o worldly_a pleasure_n but_o sometime_o also_o as_o occasion_n serve_v total_a abstinence_n for_o the_o better_a moral_n solus_fw-la in_o illicitis_fw-la non_fw-la cadit_fw-la qui_fw-la se_fw-la aliquando_fw-la etam_a licitis_fw-la caute_fw-la restringit_fw-la gregor_n in_o moral_n tame_n and_o subdue_a of_o the_o flesh_n so_o one_o say_v that_o he_o only_o fall_v not_o in_o thing_n unlawful_a who_o sometime_o wise_o and_o wary_o restrain_v himself_o from_o those_o which_o be_v lawful_a and_o austin_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o best_a way_n to_o restrain_v the_o flesh_n from_o unlawful_a pleasure_n be_v to_o refrain_v sometime_o from_o those_o which_o be_v lawful_a delight_n for_o he_o who_o abstain_v from_o no_o delight_n â—â—67_n qui_fw-la enim_fw-la a_o nullis_fw-la refrenat_fw-la illicitis_fw-la vicinus_fw-la est_fw-la et_fw-la illicitis_fw-la august_n de_fw-fr utilitate_fw-la ieiunij_fw-la tract_n t_o 9_o col._n â—â—67_n that_o be_v lawful_a be_v in_o the_o next_o neighbourhood_n to_o those_o that_o be_v unlawful_a marriage_n be_v lawful_a and_o adultery_n unlawful_a and_o yet_o temperate_a man_n that_o they_o may_v be_v far_o off_o from_o unlawful_a adultery_n do_v moderate_a themselves_o in_o the_o use_n of_o lawful_a marriage_n sufficiency_n in_o diet_n and_o drink_n be_v lawful_a and_o drunkenness_n unlawful_a and_o yet_o modest_a mâ—n_z that_o they_o may_v be_v far_o of_o from_o the_o beastly_a filthiness_n of_o drunkenness_n do_v somewhat_o restrain_v 14._o sed_fw-la saepe_fw-la dum_fw-la incanti_fw-la necessitati_fw-la condescendimus_fw-la desidetijs_fw-la desâ—ruâ—mus_fw-la gregor_n moral_a lib_n 30._o cap._n 14._o themselves_o of_o the_o liberty_n of_o 〈◊〉_d and_o this_o be_v 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for_o as_o we_o be_v not_o so_o to_o pamper_v it_o as_o that_o it_o shall_v become_v a_o fit_a slave_n for_o the_o flesh_n so_o we_o be_v not_o so_o to_o afflict_v and_o weaken_v it_o as_o that_o it_o shall_v be_v make_v unfit_a for_o the_o service_n of_o god_n so_o the_o same_o author_n say_v that_o sometime_o while_o we_o do_v immoderate_o 14._o gregor_n moral_a lib._n 30._o chap._n 14._o withstand_v our_o natural_a desire_n we_o thereby_o increase_v the_o misery_n of_o necessity_n and_o therefore_o there_o be_v a_o certain_a kind_n of_o art_n of_o continency_n and_o temperance_n to_o be_v learn_v so_o as_o we_o may_v not_o kill_v the_o body_n but_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n for_o oftentimes_o while_o it_o be_v restrain_v more_o than_o be_v fit_a it_o be_v weaken_v and_o disable_v for_o the_o exercise_n of_o good_a work_n and_o so_o a_o man_n be_v make_v unfit_a for_o pray_v and_o preach_v and_o such_o like_a duty_n while_o with_o undiscreete_a 14._o saepe_fw-la vero_fw-la dum_fw-la â—â—â—llo_fw-la hostem_fw-la insequimur_fw-la etiam_fw-la civem_fw-la quem_fw-la diligimâ—s_fw-la truâ—idamâ—s_fw-la et_fw-la saepe_fw-la dum_fw-la quasi_fw-la concivi_fw-la parcimus_fw-la ad_fw-la praelium_fw-la hostem_fw-la â—â—â—rimus_fw-la greg_n moral_a lib._n 80._o cap._n 14._o have_v he_o will_v at_o once_o cheake_v the_o enticement_n to_o vice_n for_o we_o have_v our_o body_n give_v we_o as_o helper_n of_o our_o spiritual_a intention_n and_o as_o in_o they_o dwell_v â—he_n provocation_n to_o lust_n and_o wantonness_n so_o they_o also_o be_v the_o instrument_n of_o well-doing_n but_o oftentimes_o while_o in_o they_o we_o pursue_v a_o hate_a enemy_n we_o do_v unaware_o kill_v a_o belove_a friend_n and_o while_o we_o spare_v a_o friend_n we_o nourish_v a_o enemy_n to_o fight_v against_o us._n prevail_v §_o sect_n 8._o that_o we_o must_v take_v from_o the_o flesh_n the_o weapon_n and_o armour_n whereby_o it_o most_o prevail_v the_o last_o rule_n be_v that_o 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spirit_n unto_o the_o conflict_n strength_n §_o sect._n 1._o earnest_a and_o long_a desire_n after_o spiritual_a strength_n the_o second_o thing_n require_v be_v that_o we_o use_v all_o mean_n for_o the_o comfort_v and_o cheer_v the_o strengthen_n and_o enable_v of_o the_o spirit_n unto_o this_o spiritual_a conflict_n and_o first_o we_o must_v earnest_o desire_v to_o have_v the_o spirit_n more_o strengthen_v and_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n thereof_o enlarge_v and_o and_z multiply_v in_o we_o for_o as_o we_o have_v god_n promise_n that_o if_o want_v the_o spitit_fw-la we_o do_v desire_n and_o pray_v for_o it_o he_o will_v give_v he_o unto_o we_o so_o also_o when_o have_v it_o we_o desire_v to_o have_v it_o and_o 13._o luk._n 11._o 13._o
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