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as_o make_v it_o liable_a to_o god_n wrath_n and_o curse_n and_o to_o punishment_n 1._o temporal_a sickness_n pain_n vexation_n misery_n death_n which_o to_o the_o wicked_a be_v true_o punishment_n and_o fruit_n of_o god_n vindicative_a justice_n and_o have_v their_o sting_n still_o in_o they_o 2._o spiritual_a 1._o loss_n of_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n and_o communion_n with_o he_o 2._o the_o immediate_a stroke_n of_o his_o anger_n on_o the_o soul_n wound_n of_o conscience_n drop_n of_o his_o wrath_n horror_n of_o mind_n despair_n 3._o hardness_n of_o heart_n a_o spirit_n of_o slumber_n blindness_n of_o mind_n a_o reprobate_a sense_n to_o be_v give_v over_o to_o vile_a affection_n and_o to_o satan_n these_o be_v most_o fearful_a judgement_n 3._o eternal_a such_o as_o concern_v the_o soul_n immortal_a condition_n after_o this_o life_n and_o they_o be_v either_o punishment_n of_o loss_n or_o pain_n 1._o of_o loss_n in_o be_v for_o ever_o banish_v from_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o 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he_o be_v the_o head_n and_o common_a father_n of_o mankind_n and_o we_o be_v legal_o party_n in_o that_o covenant_n which_o be_v at_o first_o make_v with_o he_o for_o god_n establish_v his_o covenant_n with_o adam_n principal_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o nature_n and_o not_o so_o much_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o person_n so_o that_o by_o consequence_n it_o must_v follow_v that_o all_o who_o be_v partaker_n of_o that_o nature_n be_v bind_v by_o that_o covenant_n and_o therefore_o we_o can_v but_o expect_v to_o be_v liable_a unto_o the_o guilt_n which_o follow_v upon_o the_o breach_n and_o violation_n of_o it_o rom._n 5.12_o etc._n etc._n 2._o a_o want_n of_o original_a righteousness_n rom._n 3.23_o all_o have_v sin_v and_o come_v short_a of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n that_o be_v of_o the_o glorious_a image_n of_o god_n which_o be_v at_o first_o stamp_v upon_o man_n 3._o a_o corrupt_a disposition_n in_o man_n nature_n in_o place_n of_o original_a righteousness_n these_o two_o latter_a be_v the_o sad_a effect_n of_o adam_n sin_n now_o this_o depravednesse_n of_o nature_n this_o great_a averseness_n to_o good_a and_o proneness_n to_o evil_n be_v call_v the_o old_a man_n and_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n rom._n 6.6_o the_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o we_o rom._n 7.17_o the_o body_n of_o death_n rom._n 7.24_o the_o flesh_n as_o opposite_a to_o the_o spirit_n and_o grace_n rom._n 7.18_o 25._o the_o law_n of_o the_o member_n rom_n 7.23_o col._n 3.5_o a_o man_n own_o lust_n jam._n 1.14_o where_o it_o be_v express_o distinguish_v from_o actual_a sin_n as_o be_v the_o procreant_a cause_n of_o it_o 2._o it_o be_v actual_a transgression_n where_o be_v to_o be_v consider_v 1._o omission_n of_o good_a and_o the_o duty_n require_v that_o may_v and_o ought_v to_o have_v be_v do_v 2._o commission_n of_o evil_a offend_a against_o the_o law_n even_o both_o table_n of_o it_o against_o the_o gospel_n 3._o do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a in_o a_o evil_a manner_n slight_a and_o undue_a performance_n of_o holy_a duty_n 4._o the_o aggravation_n of_o these_o sin_n in_o regard_n first_o of_o the_o greatness_n of_o many_o of_o they_o every_o one_o have_v some_o black_a day_n in_o his_o calendar_n some_o more_o high_a and_o great_a offence_n whereof_o he_o have_v be_v guilty_a and_o for_o which_o he_o be_v to_o be_v more_o deep_o humble_v second_o the_o number_n of_o they_o if_o we_o consider_v 1._o wicked_a thought_n 2._o inordinate_a affection_n 3._o sinful_a word_n 4._o evil_a action_n three_o that_o many_o of_o they_o have_v be_v commit_v 1._o against_o mercy_n 2._o against_o judgement_n 3._o against_o promise_n and_o vow_n of_o better_a obedience_n second_o contrition_n godly_a sorrow_n brokenness_n of_o heart_n for_o sin_n to_o be_v sorry_a for_o what_o we_o have_v do_v amiss_o be_v something_o towards_o repentance_n but_o it_o be_v not_o the_o whole_a of_o it_o gracious_a humiliation_n be_v a_o deep_a and_o hearty_a grieve_v for_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o that_o upon_o these_o gospel_n motive_n 1._o because_o we_o have_v by_o our_o sin_n high_o displease_v and_o offend_v our_o gracious_a god_n who_o we_o have_v all_o the_o reason_n in_o the_o world_n to_o have_v study_v to_o please_v the_o displeasure_n and_o offence_n of_o god_n be_v that_o which_o set_v the_o soul_n a_o bleed_a and_o mourn_v evangelical_o consider_v therefore_o what_o be_v the_o spring_n of_o thy_o sorrow_n if_o the_o punishment_n or_o shame_n of_o thy_o sin_n touch_v thou_o near_o than_o the_o offence_n of_o god_n it_o be_v a_o sign_n thy_o sorrow_n be_v not_o right_a 2._o because_o our_o sin_n pierce_v our_o dear_a lord_n and_o saviour_n and_o put_v he_o to_o such_o grievous_a painful_a and_o shameful_a suffering_n 3._o because_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v bring_v a_o horrible_a defilement_n and_o stain_v on_o our_o soul_n 4._o because_o we_o have_v make_v ourselves_o liable_a to_o the_o wrath_n and_o curse_n of_o god_n and_o deserve_v to_o be_v separate_v from_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o be_v punish_v among_o devil_n and_o damn_a fiend_n for_o ever_o this_o in_o conjunction_n with_o the_o former_a be_v a_o evangelical_n motive_n i_o confess_v to_o weep_v and_o howl_v and_o grieve_v mere_o for_o the_o wrath_n and_o punishment_n sin_n have_v bring_v upon_o the_o soul_n be_v such_o a_o sorrow_n as_o judas_n have_v his_o share_n in_o and_o the_o damn_a in_o hell_n exceed_v in_o it_o but_o this_o sorrow_n do_v not_o use_v to_o leave_v the_o soul_n in_o a_o better_a disposition_n for_o obedience_n in_o time_n to_o come_v as_o godly_a sorrow_n do_v 2_o cor._n 7.10_o godly_a sorrow_n work_v repentance_n unto_o life_n and_o take_v notice_n by_o the_o way_n this_o godly_a sorrow_n be_v not_o a_o flower_n that_o grow_v in_o the_o garden_n of_o nature_n a_o hard_a heart_n be_v adam_n legacy_n there_o may_v be_v a_o flexible_a nature_n where_o there_o be_v a_o hard_a heart_n that_o know_v not_o how_o to_o mourn_v and_o grieve_v for_o sin_n in_o a_o right_a manner_n godly_a sorrow_n be_v voluntary_a the_o soul_n be_v active_a in_o it_o pray_v for_o such_o a_o melt_a frame_n be_v thankful_a for_o it_o be_v best_a please_v when_o the_o heart_n be_v soft_a and_o tender_a and_o deep_o affect_v for_o its_o sin_n and_o offence_n against_o god_n it_o be_v not_o so_o in_o worldly_a sorrow_n for_o in_o that_o we_o be_v mere_o passive_a it_o come_v upon_o we_o without_o send_v for_o or_o be_v bid_v welcome_a by_o we_o three_o hate_v and_o loathe_v sin_n the_o spirit_n of_o sanctification_n work_v a_o secret_a antipathy_n a_o irreconcilable_a hatred_n in_o the_o soul_n against_o sin_n the_o true_a penitent_n hate_v sin_n as_o sin_n as_o david_n say_v psal_n 119.128_o i_o hate_v every_o false_a way_n true_a hatred_n be_v to_o the_o whole_a kind_n when_o
the_o world_n he_o declare_v that_o repentance_n and_o remission_n of_o sin_n shall_v be_v preach_v in_o his_o name_n among_o all_o nation_n begin_v at_o jerusalem_n luke_n 24.47_o 3._o the_o angel_n in_o heaven_n rejoice_v at_o the_o repentance_n of_o a_o sinner_n luke_n 15.10_o likewise_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o there_o be_v joy_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o angel_n of_o god_n over_o one_o sinner_n that_o repent_v 4._o consider_v who_o be_v for_o thy_o repentance_n and_o who_o be_v against_o it_o god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n good_a angel_n and_o glorify_a saint_n all_o good_a minister_n and_o sincere_a christian_n be_v for_o it_o none_o but_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o instrument_n be_v against_o it_o and_o which_o of_o these_o two_o party_n will_v thou_o incline_v unto_o 5._o consider_v it_o be_v not_o only_o a_o gospel_n duty_n but_o a_o gospel_n privilege_n the_o law_n allow_v no_o place_n for_o repentance_n it_o be_v a_o high_a favour_n god_n will_v pardon_v we_o upon_o our_o repentance_n and_o faith_n in_o his_o son_n 6._o consider_v all_o will_v soon_o or_o late_a commend_v true_a repentance_n be_v not_o thou_o one_o of_o they_o that_o will_v commend_v it_o when_o it_o be_v too_o late_o 7._o consider_v there_o be_v no_o other_o remedy_n for_o without_o repentance_n it_o be_v not_o consistent_a 1._o with_o god_n justice_n we_o shall_v be_v pardon_v though_o repentance_n do_v not_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n yet_o sin_n unrepented_a of_o &_o continue_v in_o can_v be_v pardon_v without_o injustice_n 2._o with_o his_o mercy_n god_n be_v very_o merciful_a but_o it_o be_v to_o penitent_a humble_a sinner_n not_o obdurate_a impenitent_a transgressor_n 3._o with_o the_o undertake_n of_o christ_n who_o come_v to_o call_v sinner_n to_o repentance_n &_o to_o seek_v &_o save_v those_o that_o be_v lose_v in_o their_o own_o eye_n he_o be_v exalt_v to_o be_v a_o prince_n &_o a_o saviour_n to_o give_v repentance_n &_o remission_n of_o sin_n act._n 5.31_o 8._o if_o thou_o do_v serious_o and_o in_o good_a earnest_n repent_v of_o all_o thy_o sin_n it_o will_v be_v a_o great_a foundation_n of_o comfort_n to_o thou_o in_o time_n of_o distress_n if_o the_o devil_n in_o time_n of_o temptation_n or_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n shall_v bring_v thy_o sin_n to_o thy_o remembrance_n and_o charge_v they_o upon_o thy_o conscience_n to_o drive_v thou_o to_o despair_v o_o what_o a_o comfort_n will_v it_o be_v if_o thy_o conscience_n can_v then_o true_o answer_v though_o i_o have_v be_v guilty_a of_o such_o and_o such_o sin_n yet_o through_o the_o riches_n of_o god_n grace_n i_o have_v in_o time_n of_o my_o health_n particular_o humble_v my_o soul_n for_o they_o i_o have_v retract_v and_o undo_v they_o again_o by_o a_o serious_a repentance_n believe_v it_o he_o that_o have_v true_o repent_v of_o all_o his_o sin_n and_o have_v the_o bent_n of_o his_o heart_n turn_v towards_o god_n and_o be_v walk_v in_o a_o new_a course_n of_o life_n a_o steady_a course_n of_o godliness_n have_v a_o sure_a foundation_n of_o comfort_n in_o his_o own_o soul_n than_o if_o a_o angel_n shall_v come_v from_o heaven_n and_o tell_v he_o he_o shall_v be_v save_v upon_o all_o these_o consideration_n let_v i_o advise_v thou_o beg_v the_o assistance_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n to_o set_v upon_o the_o speedy_a practice_n of_o this_o so_o great_a so_o necessary_a yea_o so_o comfortable_a a_o duty_n let_v not_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n the_o cunning_a of_o satan_n the_o hope_n of_o long_a life_n a_o vain_a presumption_n on_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n or_o any_o mistake_n or_o prejudices_fw-la against_o the_o doctrine_n of_o repentance_n keep_v the_o off_o but_o lay_v aside_o all_o pretence_n excuse_n demur_n whatever_o set_v upon_o it_o serious_o and_o speedy_o and_o thou_o will_v find_v thereby_o through_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n abundance_n of_o ease_n comfort_n satisfaction_n and_o settlement_n to_o thy_o mind_n and_o conscience_n psal_n 32.5_o i_o acknowledge_v my_o sin_n unto_o thou_o and_o my_o iniquity_n have_v i_o not_o hide_v i_o say_v i_o will_v confess_v my_o transgression_n unto_o the_o lord_n and_o thou_o forgave_v the_o iniquity_n of_o my_o sin_n prov._n 28.13_o he_o that_o cover_v his_o sin_n shall_v not_o prospero_v but_o whoso_o confess_v and_o forsake_v they_o shall_v have_v mercy_n 1_o john_n 1.8_o if_o we_o say_v that_o we_o have_v no_o sin_n we_o deceive_v ourselves_o and_o the_o truth_n be_v not_o in_o we_o v._o 9_o if_o we_o confess_v our_o sin_n he_o be_v faithful_a and_o just_a to_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o unrighteousness_n psal_n 19.12_o who_o can_v understand_v his_o error_n cleanse_v thou_o i_o from_o secret_a fault_n psal_n 90.8_o thou_o have_v set_v our_o iniquity_n before_o thou_o our_o secret_a sin_n in_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n jam._n 3.2_o for_o in_o many_o thing_n we_o offend_v all_o job_n 13.26_o for_o thou_o write_v bitter_a thing_n against_o i_o and_o make_v i_o to_o possess_v the_o iniquity_n of_o my_o youth_n psal_n 38.4_o for_o my_o iniquity_n be_v go_v over_o my_o head_n as_o a_o heavy_a burden_n they_o be_v too_o heavy_a for_o i_o job_n 34.32_o that_o whiâ—h_o i_o see_v not_o teach_v thou_o i_o if_o i_o have_v do_v iniquity_n i_o will_v do_v no_o more_o psal_n 51.1_o have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o o_o god_n according_a to_o thy_o love_a kindness_n according_a unto_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n blot_v out_o my_o transgression_n v._o 2._o wash_v i_o thorough_o from_o my_o iniquity_n and_o cleanse_v i_o from_o my_o sin_n v._o 3._o for_o i_o acknowledge_v my_o transgression_n and_o my_o sin_n be_v ever_o before_o i_o v._o 5._o behold_v i_o be_v shape_v in_o iniquity_n and_o in_o sin_n do_v my_o mother_n conceive_v i_o v._o 7._o purge_v i_o with_o hyssop_n and_o i_o shall_v be_v clean_o wash_v i_o and_o i_o shall_v be_v white_a than_o snow_n v._o 9_o hide_v thy_o face_n from_o my_o sin_n and_o blot_v out_o all_o my_o iniquity_n v._o 10._o create_v in_o i_o a_o clean_a heart_n o_o god_n and_o renew_v a_o right_a spirit_n within_o i_o v._o 11._o cast_v i_o not_o away_o from_o thy_o presence_n and_o take_v not_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n from_o i_o v._o 16._o thou_o desire_v not_o sacrifice_v else_o will_v i_o give_v it_o thou_o delight_v not_o in_o burn_a offering_n v._o 17._o the_o sacrifice_n of_o god_n be_v a_o break_a spirit_n a_o break_a and_o a_o contrite_a heart_n o_o god_n thou_o will_v not_o despise_v see_v more_o scripture_n concern_v repentance_n pag._n 102._o chap._n iii_o of_o faith_n in_o christ._n upon_o serious_a consideration_n of_o the_o evil_a and_o danger_n of_o thy_o sin_n renounce_v all_o confidence_n in_o thyself_o or_o any_o thing_n thou_o can_v do_v to_o procure_v thy_o pardon_n and_o peace_n with_o god_n deliberate_o and_o advise_o betake_v thyself_o unto_o christ_n jesus_n the_o only_a mediator_n and_o peacemaker_n between_o god_n and_o man_n who_o 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pray_v aright_o beg_v the_o assistance_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n to_o help_v and_o enable_v thou_o for_o we_o know_v not_o how_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o ought_v except_o the_o spirit_n help_v our_o infirmity_n beg_v therefore_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o work_v and_o quicken_v in_o thy_o heart_n those_o apprehension_n affection_n and_o grace_n which_o be_v requisite_a for_o the_o right_a performance_n of_o this_o duty_n and_o with_o that_o gracious_a assistance_n labour_n to_o pray_v 1._o with_o humility_n and_o reverence_n have_v a_o high_a and_o awful_a apprehension_n of_o the_o majesty_n of_o god_n 2._o with_o a_o deep_a sense_n and_o feel_v of_o thy_o want_n and_o necessity_n and_o with_o brokennesse_n of_o heart_n and_o true_a contrition_n for_o thy_o sin_n 3._o offer_v up_o thy_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n to_o god_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n the_o only_a mediator_n between_o god_n and_o man_n not_o bare_o mention_v his_o name_n but_o draw_v thy_o encouragement_n to_o pray_v and_o thy_o hope_n of_o acceptance_n in_o prayer_n from_o his_o merit_n mediation_n and_o intercession_n 4._o pray_v in_o faith_n humble_o trust_v in_o god_n power_n goodness_n faithfulness_n and_o gracious_a promise_n make_v in_o christ_n not_o so_o much_o a_o christian_n prayer_n as_o his_o faith_n in_o prayer_n prevail_v with_o god_n and_o it_o be_v a_o great_a encouragement_n to_o faith_n to_o consider_v there_o be_v not_o only_a bounty_n in_o god_n but_o bounty_n engage_v by_o promise_n o_o how_o great_a be_v the_o privilege_n of_o saint_n god_n be_v their_o father_n willing_a to_o hear_v their_o prayer_n christ_n be_v their_o advocate_n willing_a to_o present_v their_o request_n the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v their_o helper_n and_o assister_n to_o draw_v up_o their_o request_n for_o they_o 5._o lift_v up_o pure_a hand_n without_o wrath_n as_o the_o apostle_n advise_v 1_o tim._n 2.8_o before_o thou_o set_v thyself_o to_o this_o duty_n labour_v to_o get_v thy_o heart_n purge_v of_o all_o malice_n wrath_n ill_a will_n and_o desire_v of_o revenge_n if_o there_o be_v any_o such_o vile_a affection_n in_o thou_o towards_o any_o body_n when_o thou_o go_v to_o pray_v thou_o go_v to_o beg_v forgiveness_n of_o thy_o manifold_a sin_n from_o god_n which_o thou_o can_v not_o reasonable_o expect_v if_o thou_o be_v not_o willing_a to_o forgive_v other_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v we_o to_o pray_v forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n as_o we_o forgive_v they_o that_o trespass_n against_o we_o and_o this_o be_v very_o remarkable_a he_o resume_v this_o petition_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n to_o explain_v and_o by_o a_o strong_a reason_n to_o enforce_v mat._n 6.14_o 15._o for_o if_o you_o forgive_v man_n their_o trespass_n your_o heavenly_a father_n will_v also_o forgive_v you_o but_o if_o you_o forgive_v not_o man_n their_o trespass_n neither_o will_v your_o father_n forgive_v your_o trespass_n remember_v therefore_o that_o it_o be_v thy_o duty_n hearty_o to_o forgive_v those_o that_o have_v do_v thou_o any_o wrong_n and_o to_o pray_v for_o they_o that_o god_n will_v pardon_v they_o in_o his_o son_n and_o give_v they_o such_o a_o frame_n of_o heart_n that_o they_o may_v please_v he_o and_o be_v bless_v by_o he_o both_o here_o and_o hereafter_o this_o be_v a_o good_a sign_n of_o grace_n to_o pray_v for_o a_o blessing_n on_o our_o very_a enemy_n 6._o pray_v in_o sincerity_n look_v that_o thy_o end_n be_v right_a and_o that_o thy_o aim_n be_v at_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n there_o be_v a_o great_a deal_n of_o difference_n betwixt_o a_o carnal_a desire_n and_o a_o gracious_a supplication_n jam._n 4.3_o you_o ask_v and_o have_v not_o because_o you_o ask_v amiss_o to_o spend_v it_o on_o your_o lust_n prayer_n that_o want_v a_o good_a aim_n do_v usual_o want_v a_o good_a issue_n when_o thou_o find_v thy_o heart_n run_v out_o by_o a_o perverse_a aim_n check_v it_o and_o disclaim_v it_o the_o more_o solemn_o if_o our_o prayer_n be_v not_o direct_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n there_o be_v little_a hope_n that_o when_o we_o receive_v the_o talon_n we_o pray_v for_o we_o shall_v employ_v it_o to_o our_o master_n use_n they_o that_o can_v ask_v a_o mercy_n well_o seldom_o use_v it_o well_o 7._o labour_v to_o pray_v with_o zeal_n fervency_n warmth_n and_o holy_a importunity_n with_o sensibleness_n and_o strong_a working_n of_o affection_n it_o be_v easy_a to_o say_v a_o prayer_n in_o a_o formal_a cold_a manner_n when_o the_o heart_n be_v nothing_o affect_v with_o it_o but_o possible_o wander_v while_o the_o lip_n be_v pray_v but_o that_o be_v true_a prayer_n when_o the_o soul_n reach_v out_o after_o those_o thing_n it_o pray_v for_o in_o holy_a ardent_a and_o spiritual_a
and_o that_o thou_o may_v the_o better_o practice_v this_o excellent_a lesson_n of_o live_v by_o faith_n take_v these_o further_a direction_n direction_n 1._o labour_v to_o strengthen_v thy_o assent_n to_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n unbelief_n it_o be_v a_o mother_n sin_n there_o be_v a_o falter_a of_o assent_n in_o our_o first_o parent_n to_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n commination_n concern_v eat_v of_o the_o forbid_a tree_n else_o they_o have_v not_o fall_v so_o sad_o and_o still_o it_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o all_o miscarriage_n of_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o apostasy_n heb._n 3.12_o 13_o take_v heed_n brethren_n lest_o there_o be_v in_o any_o of_o you_o a_o evil_a heart_n of_o unbelief_n in_o depart_v from_o the_o live_a god_n but_o exhort_v one_o another_o daily_a while_o it_o be_v call_v to_o day_n lest_o any_o of_o you_o be_v harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n he_o that_o believe_v not_o the_o judgement_n and_o threaten_n of_o the_o word_n will_v not_o stick_v to_o do_v any_o evil_n and_o he_o that_o do_v not_o believe_v the_o promise_n will_v not_o be_v forward_o to_o any_o good_a all_o neglect_n and_o coldness_n in_o holy_a duty_n come_v from_o the_o weakness_n of_o our_o faith_n there_o be_v a_o decay_n at_o the_o root_n do_v we_o firm_o believe_v the_o glory_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o happiness_n of_o the_o life_n to_o come_v we_o will_v be_v earnest_a and_o zealous_a for_o the_o obtain_n of_o it_o direction_n 2._o labour_v to_o be_v well_o acquaint_v with_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n and_o learn_v to_o stay_v thy_o soul_n upon_o they_o if_o a_o able_a potent_a friend_n promise_v help_v in_o trouble_n how_o be_v we_o cheer_v with_o it_o ought_v not_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n then_o to_o be_v a_o strong_a consolation_n to_o we_o the_o proper_a life_n of_o a_o christian_a be_v to_o take_v his_o comfort_n and_o support_v from_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n and_o not_o only_o from_o his_o outward_a providence_n god_n many_o time_n alter_v the_o dispensation_n of_o his_o providence_n but_o do_v not_o alter_v his_o promise_n the_o promise_n be_v the_o saint_n inheritance_n isa_n 54.17_o no_o weapon_n that_o be_v form_v against_o thou_o shall_v prosper_v and_o every_o tongue_n that_o shall_v rise_v against_o thou_o in_o judgement_n thou_o shall_v condemn_v this_o be_v the_o heritage_n of_o the_o servant_n of_o the_o lord_n whilst_o christ_n be_v at_o god_n right_a hand_n and_o the_o bible_n in_o the_o hand_n of_o gracious_a person_n they_o need_v not_o be_v deject_v in_o any_o condition_n why_o be_v thou_o cast_v down_o o_o my_o soul_n and_o why_o be_v thou_o disquiet_v within_o i_o so_o david_n chide_v his_o soul_n and_o rebuke_n his_o fear_n psal_n 42.5_o and_o psal_n 77.10_o this_o be_v my_o infirmity_n he_o bewail_v his_o unbelief_n and_o chide_v his_o heart_n for_o dejection_n and_o distrust_n of_o god_n providence_n direction_n 3._o live_v upon_o god_n and_o account_v he_o all_o in_o all_o even_o in_o thy_o high_a and_o full_a enjoyment_n of_o the_o creature_n let_v not_o the_o creature_n be_v the_o object_n of_o thy_o trust_n at_o any_o time_n trust_v and_o dependence_n be_v the_o great_a homage_n and_o respect_n we_o can_v yield_v to_o the_o creator_n therefore_o job_n chap._n 31.24_o say_v if_o i_o have_v make_v gold_n my_o hope_n or_o have_v say_v to_o the_o fine_a gold_n thou_o be_v my_o confidence_n v._o 25._o if_o i_o have_v rejoice_v because_o my_o wealth_n be_v great_a and_o because_o my_o hand_n have_v get_v much_o etc._n etc._n v._o 28._o i_o shall_v have_v deny_v the_o god_n that_o be_v above_o man_n be_v very_o apt_a to_o make_v riches_n the_o staff_n of_o their_o life_n and_o the_o stay_n of_o their_o posterity_n and_o so_o their_o heart_n lean_v on_o they_o be_v take_v off_o from_o god_n the_o great_a danger_n of_o riches_n be_v the_o trust_n in_o they_o mark_v 10.23_o jesus_n say_v unto_o his_o disciple_n how_o hardly_o shall_v those_o that_o have_v riches_n enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n v._n 24._o and_o the_o disciple_n be_v astonish_v at_o his_o word_n but_o jesus_n answer_v again_o and_o say_v unto_o they_o child_n how_o hard_o be_v it_o for_o they_o that_o trust_v in_o riches_n to_o enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n how_o many_o rich_a man_n be_v there_o that_o look_v upon_o themselves_o as_o it_o be_v entrench_v within_o their_o estate_n and_o so_o promise_v themselves_o security_n against_o all_o danger_n thus_o god_n be_v not_o regard_v but_o their_o wealth_n and_o worldly_a greatness_n be_v make_v their_o rock_n and_o fortress_n therefore_o covetousness_n be_v call_v idolatry_n col_n 3.5_o and_o the_o covetous_a man_n a_o idolater_n not_o so_o much_o for_o his_o love_n to_o riches_n as_o his_o trust_n in_o riches_n take_v heed_n therefore_o of_o make_v a_o idol_n of_o the_o creature_n do_v not_o build_v thy_o happiness_n or_o felicity_n on_o any_o thing_n thou_o do_v here_o enjoy_v when_o god_n afford_v thou_o creature_n comfort_n trust_v not_o in_o they_o live_v upon_o god_n in_o the_o use_n and_o live_v upon_o god_n in_o the_o absence_n of_o the_o creature_n direction_n 4._o use_v lawful_a and_o fair_a mean_n for_o accomplish_v and_o bring_v about_o thy_o lawful_a design_n but_o let_v thy_o main_a trust_n be_v on_o god_n do_v thy_o duty_n and_o commit_v thyself_o and_o thy_o affair_n to_o he_o in_o quietness_n of_o heart_n for_o a_o man_n to_o say_v he_o trust_v in_o god_n and_o yet_o neglect_v to_o do_v his_o duty_n this_o be_v but_o to_o mock_v god_n a_o moderate_a care_n in_o the_o management_n of_o our_o affair_n be_v very_o commendable_a which_o put_v a_o man_n upon_o prayer_n and_o a_o humble_a diligence_n in_o the_o use_n of_o lawful_a mean_n that_o once_o do_v a_o christian_n shall_v labour_v after_o a_o holy_a moderation_n and_o composedness_n of_o spirit_n and_o shall_v take_v heed_n his_o heart_n be_v not_o fix_v too_o much_o on_o any_o thing_n here_o below_o to_o his_o 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the_o spirit_n which_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n eph._n 6.17_o and_o therewith_o labour_v to_o slay_v thy_o inordinate_a affection_n apply_v the_o command_n and_o threaten_n of_o god_n word_n to_o thyself_o when_o thou_o find_v any_o strong_a passion_n or_o lust_n stir_v in_o thou_o as_o suppose_v anger_n be_v up_o in_o thou_o take_v that_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n thou_o will_v find_v eph._n 4.26_o 27._o let_v not_o the_o sun_n go_v down_o upon_o your_o wrath_n â—â—ther_n give_v place_n to_o the_o devil_n if_o hatred_n against_o thy_o brother_n be_v work_v in_o thou_o take_v that_o sword_n 1_o john_n 3.15_o whoever_o hate_v his_o brother_n be_v a_o murderer_n and_o you_o know_v that_o no_o murderer_n have_v eternal_a life_n abide_v in_o he_o if_o thy_o heart_n be_v pester_v with_o revengeful_a thought_n take_v that_o sword_n in_o mat._n 6.14_o 15._o if_o you_o forgive_v man_n their_o trespass_n your_o heavenly_a father_n will_v forgive_v you_o but_o if_o you_o forgive_v not_o 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v._o 6._o also_o the_o son_n of_o the_o strange_a that_o join_v themselves_o to_o the_o lord_n to_o serve_v he_o and_o to_o love_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o be_v his_o servant_n every_o one_o that_o keep_v the_o sabbath_n from_o pollute_v it_o and_o take_v hold_v of_o my_o covenant_n v._o 7._o even_o they_o will_v i_o bring_v to_o my_o holy_a mountain_n and_o make_v they_o joyful_a in_o my_o house_n of_o prayer_n their_o burn_a offering_n and_o their_o sacrifice_n shall_v be_v accept_v upon_o my_o altar_n for_o my_o house_n shall_v be_v call_v a_o house_n of_o prayer_n for_o all_o people_n mark_v 2.27_o and_o he_o say_v unto_o they_o the_o sabbath_n be_v make_v for_o man_n and_o not_o man_n for_o the_o sabbath_n v._o 28._o therefore_o the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v lord_n also_o of_o the_o sabbath_n psal_n 92._o title_n a_o psalm_n or_o song_n for_o the_o sabbath_n day_n mat._n 5.17_o think_v not_o that_o i_o be_o come_v to_o destroy_v the_o law_n or_o the_o prophet_n i_o be_o not_o come_v to_o destroy_v but_o to_o fulfil_v luke_n 4.16_o and_o he_o come_v to_o nazareth_n where_o he_o have_v be_v bring_v up_o and_o as_o his_o custom_n be_v he_o go_v into_o the_o synagogue_n on_o the_o sabbath_n day_n and_o stand_v up_o for_o to_o read_v act_n 20.7_o and_o upon_o the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n when_o the_o disciple_n come_v together_o to_o break_v bread_n paul_n preach_v unto_o they_o ready_a to_o depart_v on_o the_o morrow_n and_o continue_v his_o speech_n until_o midnight_n 1_o cor._n 16.1_o now_o concern_v the_o collection_n for_o the_o saint_n as_o i_o have_v give_v order_n to_o the_o church_n of_o galatia_n even_o so_o do_v you_o v._o 2._o upon_o the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n let_v every_o one_o of_o you_o lay_v up_o in_o store_n as_o god_n have_v prosper_v he_o that_o there_o be_v no_o gather_n when_o i_o come_v rev._n 1.10_o i_o be_v in_o the_o spirit_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n psal_n 118.24_o this_o be_v the_o day_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v we_o will_v rejoice_v and_o be_v glad_a in_o it_o 2._o hear_v the_o word_n we_o live_v in_o a_o age_n wherein_o through_o the_o rich_a mercy_n of_o god_n there_o be_v much_o good_a preach_n but_o it_o be_v a_o general_a complaint_n there_o be_v so_o little_a profit_v we_o see_v not_o those_o gracious_a effect_n of_o the_o word_n that_o be_v to_o be_v desire_v and_o wish_v and_o certain_o one_o main_a reason_n of_o it_o be_v few_o take_v care_n to_o hear_v in_o a_o right_a manner_n as_o they_o ought_v to_o do_v that_o therefore_o thou_o may_v so_o hear_v as_o to_o profit_n i_o shall_v show_v thou_o 1._o what_o thou_o be_v to_o do_v before_o thou_o hear_v by_o way_n of_o preparation_n 2._o what_o thou_o be_v to_o do_v in_o time_n of_o hear_v 3._o what_o after_o thou_o have_v hear_v for_o the_o first_o thou_o must_v prepare_v thy_o heart_n before_o thou_o come_v to_o hear_v rash_n enter_v on_o duty_n be_v seldom_o successful_a if_o the_o ground_n be_v not_o prepare_v the_o seed_n be_v lose_v that_o be_v sow_o therein_o plough_v up_o the_o fallow_a ground_n of_o your_o heart_n say_v the_o prophet_n jer._n 4.3_o and_o sow_v not_o among_o thorn_n in_o a_o fallow_a piece_n of_o ground_n you_o know_v thorn_n and_o brier_n weed_n and_o thistle_n use_v to_o grow_v and_o such_o a_o thing_n be_v man_n heart_n natural_o which_o if_o let_v alone_o and_o no_o pain_n take_v with_o it_o will_v quick_o be_v overgrow_v with_o hurtful_a care_n stink_a lust_n and_o distemper_a affection_n and_o therefore_o st._n james_n advise_v jam._n 1.21_o that_o before_o we_o go_v to_o hear_v the_o word_n we_o shall_v lay_v apart_o all_o filthiness_n and_o superfluity_n of_o naughtiness_n i._n e._n all_o evil_a frame_n of_o heart_n and_o how_o hard_o a_o matter_n that_o be_v i_o appeal_v to_o the_o experience_n of_o every_o true_a and_o sincere_a christian_a that_o holy_a man_n gerson_n profess_v he_o many_o time_n spend_v some_o hour_n before_o he_o can_v get_v his_o heart_n in_o tune_n for_o solemn_a duty_n god_n child_n have_v enter_v comfortable_o on_o duty_n â—hen_o they_o have_v be_v serious_a and_o careful_a in_o their_o preparation_n for_o they_o to_o help_v thou_o therefore_o to_o prepare_v thy_o heart_n for_o the_o word_n take_v these_o direction_n 1._o lay_v aside_o as_o much_o as_o possible_o thou_o can_v all_o worldly_a thought_n care_n and_o business_n that_o thy_o mind_n may_v be_v free_a for_o god_n and_o the_o impression_n of_o his_o word_n and_o holy_a spirit_n on_o saturday_n night_n shut_v up_o the_o gate_n of_o thy_o heart_n against_o the_o world_n as_o nehemiah_n chap._n 13._o v._n 19.20_o do_v the_o
this_o duty_n there_o usual_o they_o be_v in_o a_o most_o thrive_a condition_n both_o as_o to_o knowledge_n and_o holiness_n as_o country_n that_o maintain_v a_o trade_n and_o commerce_n together_o do_v enrich_v each_o other_o 5._o it_o be_v a_o good_a way_n to_o prevent_v seduction_n into_o error_n christian_n be_v better_a able_a to_o resist_v error_n by_o their_o unite_a force_n and_o mutual_a counsel_n than_o single_o and_o alone_o the_o church_n be_v say_v cant._n 6.10_o to_o be_v terrible_a as_o a_o army_n with_o banner_n but_o straggler_n and_o such_o as_o go_v alone_o be_v often_o snatch_v up_o how_o easy_a be_v it_o to_o pervert_v and_o draw_v one_o single_a person_n into_o any_o dangerous_a error_n who_o neglect_v the_o benefit_n of_o other_o christian_n advice_n and_o counsel_n 6._o it_o will_v be_v a_o good_a mean_n to_o increase_v love_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o christian_n one_o towards_o another_o and_o love_n be_v christ_n livery_n john_n 13.35_o by_o this_o shall_v all_o man_n know_v that_o you_o be_v my_o disciple_n if_o you_o have_v love_v one_o to_o another_o thus_o much_o of_o the_o argument_n to_o perswde_a to_o this_o duty_n the_o direction_n follow_v i._o let_v christian_n in_o their_o religious_a conference_n have_v this_o principal_o in_o their_o aim_n to_o edify_v one_o another_o to_o further_o one_o another_o heaven-ward_n to_o do_v good_a to_o one_o another_o soul_n ii_o let_v they_o labour_n for_o those_o grace_n that_o be_v requisite_a for_o this_o duty_n such_o as_o these_o 1._o sobriety_n of_o judgement_n 2._o humility_n and_o lowliness_n of_o mind_n 3._o ingenuity_n acknowledge_v and_o prize_v the_o gift_n and_o grace_n they_o see_v in_o each_o other_o 4._o self-denial_n condescend_v to_o they_o of_o low_a part_n go_v a_o slow_a pace_n rather_o than_o outgoing_a the_o young_a and_o tender_a lamb_n 5._o love_n affability_n encourage_v weak_a beginner_n 6._o inoffensivenesse_n 7._o sincerity_n and_o plain_a heartedness_n iii_o let_v they_o avoid_v censure_v or_o judge_v the_o spiritual_a state_n of_o other_o such_o person_n meet_v together_o for_o the_o worse_o and_o not_o for_o the_o better_a iv_o let_v they_o decline_v controvert_v point_n such_o thing_n usual_o gender_v strife_n and_o variance_n and_o apply_v themselves_o to_o speak_v of_o thing_n that_o be_v practical_a as_o of_o god_n and_o his_o goodness_n of_o christ_n his_o person_n office_n and_o merit_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n of_o the_o patience_n and_o self-denial_n of_o those_o that_o be_v go_v before_o we_o of_o heaven_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o that_o kingdom_n how_o do_v the_o martyr_n in_o prison_n by_o such_o ravish_a discourse_n set_v one_o another_o at_o liberty_n from_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n how_o do_v holy_a bradford_n sweet_a and_o cheerful_a company_n make_v the_o very_a dungeon_n lightsome_a and_o palace-like_a to_o his_o fellow-prisoner_n as_o themselves_o confess_v these_o and_o such_o like_a practical_a matter_n will_v be_v the_o fit_a subject_n for_o christian_n to_o discourse_v of_o when_o they_o meet_v together_o v._o let_v they_o impart_v their_o experience_n and_o the_o method_n of_o god_n deal_n with_o themselves_o or_o other_o how_o they_o get_v rid_v of_o such_o a_o corruption_n vanquish_v such_o a_o temptation_n attain_v to_o a_o facility_n in_o such_o a_o duty_n let_v they_o impart_v what_o may_v tend_v to_o the_o advancement_n of_o holiness_n vi_o let_v they_o provoke_v and_o stir_v up_o one_o another_o to_o holiness_n to_o love_n and_o to_o good_a work_n admonish_v and_o exhort_v one_o another_o to_o watch_v and_o take_v heed_n to_o their_o way_n see_v so_o many_o watch_n for_o their_o halting_n like_o those_o the_o prophet_n speak_v of_o jer._n 20.10_o all_o my_o familiar_n watch_v for_o my_o halt_n etc._n etc._n vii_o if_o any_o fall_n out_o or_o jar_n shall_v happen_v among_o they_o at_o any_o time_n let_v they_o be_v prudent_o and_o seasonable_o heal_v and_o make_v up_o and_o in_o this_o case_n pray_v together_o and_o for_o one_o another_o be_v of_o singular_a use_n let_v they_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v in_o another_o case_n jam._n 5.16_o confess_v their_o fault_n one_o to_o another_o and_o pray_v one_o for_o another_o that_o they_o may_v be_v heal_v if_o their_o mind_n have_v be_v distemper_v and_o ill-affected_a one_o towards_o another_o 5._o retire_a holy_a meditation_n holy_a meditation_n be_v the_o act_n of_o the_o mind_n upon_o some_o divine_a object_n in_o order_n to_o the_o work_n upon_o the_o affection_n and_o raise_v foam_n fit_a resolution_n in_o the_o soul_n therefrom_o tend_v to_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o furtherance_n of_o holiness_n how_o many_o christian_n be_v there_o that_o live_v in_o a_o constant_a neglect_n of_o this_o so_o exceed_v useful_a duty_n by_o which_o all_o other_o duty_n be_v improve_v and_o by_o which_o the_o soul_n dige_v truth_n and_o draw_v forth_o their_o strength_n for_o its_o nourishment_n and_o refresh_n certain_o meditation_n right_o manage_v do_v exceed_o tend_v to_o the_o advancement_n of_o piety_n i_o shall_v therefore_o 1._o give_v some_o reason_n why_o we_o shall_v practice_v it_o 2._o give_v some_o direction_n as_o to_o the_o manner_n how_o we_o shall_v perform_v it_o i._o consider_v this_o be_v the_o practice_n of_o many_o of_o the_o eminent_a saint_n of_o god_n record_v in_o the_o scripture_n isaac_n and_o david_n be_v much_o in_o this_o duty_n ii_o consider_v the_o great_a benefit_n of_o it_o due_o perform_v it_o be_v a_o excellent_a mean_n 1._o to_o increase_v knowledge_n and_o to_o make_v the_o mind_n serious_a and_o solid_a none_o be_v more_o know_v settle_a establish_a christian_n than_o such_o as_o be_v much_o in_o meditation_n 2._o to_o stir_v up_o and_o awaken_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n in_o we_o hereby_o we_o awaken_v our_o faith_n inflame_v our_o love_n strengthen_v our_o hope_n enliven_v our_o desire_n increase_v our_o joy_n in_o god_n we_o loosen_v our_o affection_n from_o the_o world_n and_o fore-acquaint_a ourselves_o with_o the_o glory_n that_o be_v to_o come_v 3._o to_o make_v the_o word_n profitable_a meditation_n be_v the_o digestion_n of_o the_o soul_n it_o be_v not_o the_o take_n in_o of_o food_n but_o the_o stomach_n concoct_v of_o it_o that_o make_v it_o turn_v to_o blood_n and_o spirit_n for_o want_v of_o this_o how_o many_o sermon_n be_v lose_v and_o do_v no_o good_a the_o word_n will_v not_o profit_v we_o except_o we_o take_v time_n to_o think_v upon_o it_o 4._o to_o prepare_v the_o heart_n for_o prayer_n and_o other_o holy_a duty_n meditation_n tune_n and_o prepare_v and_o fit_v the_o heart_n for_o solemn_a worship_n 5._o to_o antidote_n and_o fortify_v the_o soul_n against_o sin_n and_o temptation_n if_o man_n will_v but_o often_o consider_v of_o the_o evil_a and_o danger_n of_o sin_n it_o will_v be_v a_o great_a mean_n to_o deter_v they_o from_o the_o practice_n of_o it_o 6._o it_o be_v a_o excellent_a help_n and_o mean_n of_o communion_n with_o god_n it_o be_v the_o soul_n perspective_n whereby_o it_o see_v something_o of_o the_o glory_n and_o happiness_n of_o that_o kingdom_n that_o be_v above_o thus_o much_o of_o the_o argument_n for_o it_o i_o come_v now_o to_o give_v some_o direction_n how_o it_o shall_v be_v manage_v i._o pitch_n upon_o some_o convenient_a time_n of_o the_o day_n for_o this_o duty_n a_o christian_n time_v his_o duty_n aright_o be_v a_o great_a help_n to_o he_o in_o the_o right_a performance_n of_o it_o some_o have_v choose_v the_o morning_n for_o this_o duty_n and_o some_o the_o evening_n we_o have_v example_n of_o both_o in_o scripture_n of_o our_o saviour_n we_o read_v mark_v 1.35_o and_o in_o the_o morning_n rise_v up_o a_o great_a while_n before_o day_n he_o go_v out_o and_o depart_v into_o a_o solitary_a place_n and_o there_o pray_v gen._n 24.63_o and_o isaac_n go_v out_o to_o meditate_v in_o the_o field_n at_o the_o eventide_n ii_o pitch_n upon_o some_o convenient_a retire_a place_n the_o wise_a man_n tell_v we_o prov._n 18.1_o through_o desire_v a_o man_n have_v separate_v himself_o seek_v and_o intermeddle_v with_o all_o wisdom_n first_o he_o separate_v himself_o &_o then_o intermeddle_v with_o wisdom_n there_o be_v nothing_o the_o devil_n more_o spite_n than_o this_o that_o a_o man_n shall_v often_o retire_v and_o separate_v himself_o from_o the_o world_n to_o meditate_v on_o his_o everlasting_a concernment_n the_o devil_n can_v endure_v a_o man_n shall_v consider_v whether_o he_o be_v journey_v towards_o heaven_n or_o hell_n iii_o get_v a_o good_a stock_n of_o profitable_a material_n to_o meditate_v on_o as_o the_o attribute_n of_o god_n his_o promise_n of_o remission_n sanctification_n reward_n the_o love_n of_o christ_n the_o evil_a and_o danger_n of_o sin_n the_o vanity_n of_o the_o creature_n the_o
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1._o a_o prophet_n to_o teach_v instruct_v catechise_v his_o household_n deu._n 6.7_o and_o thou_o shall_v teach_v they_o diligent_o unto_o thy_o child_n and_o shall_v talk_v of_o they_o when_o thou_o sit_v in_o thy_o house_n and_o when_o thou_o walk_v by_o the_o way_n and_o when_o thou_o lie_v down_o and_o when_o thou_o rise_v up_o a_o uncatechize_v head_n and_o a_o unsanctified_a heart_n do_v too_o frequent_o go_v together_o lewis_n the_o nine_o of_o france_n be_v find_v instruct_v a_o poor_a kitchen_n boy_n and_o be_v ask_v why_o he_o will_v do_v so_o answer_v the_o mean_a have_v a_o soul_n as_o precious_a as_o my_o own_o and_o buy_v with_o the_o same_o blood_n of_o christ_n our_o saviour_n instruct_v his_o disciple_n pray_v with_o they_o teach_v they_o to_o pray_v sing_v a_o hymn_n with_o they_o and_o can_v you_o follow_v a_o
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describe_v 1_o tim._n 3.4_o rule_v well_o i._n e._n religious_o his_o own_o house_n have_v his_o child_n in_o subjection_n with_o all_o gravity_n so_o much_o of_o the_o second_o particular_a the_o direction_n how_o governor_n of_o family_n shall_v discharge_v their_o duty_n towards_o those_o under_o their_o government_n i_o come_v now_o to_o the_o three_o and_o last_o to_o show_v whence_o the_o neglect_n of_o this_o so_o great_a and_o necessary_a a_o duty_n proceed_v there_o be_v several_a cause_n of_o it_o 1._o ignorance_n some_o be_v so_o ignorant_a themselves_o they_o know_v not_o how_o to_o instruct_v other_o they_o know_v not_o how_o to_o pray_v with_o their_o family_n oh_o let_v all_o such_o present_o apply_v themselves_o with_o all_o care_n and_o seriousness_n to_o learn_v the_o thing_n that_o concern_v their_o salvation_n that_o they_o may_v discharge_v their_o duty_n towards_o their_o relation_n and_o let_v they_o know_v it_o be_v their_o duty_n to_o labour_v for_o ability_n to_o pray_v and_o for_o that_o gift_n whereby_o upon_o all_o occasion_n they_o may_v in_o a_o humble_a and_o fit_a manner_n express_v the_o desire_n of_o their_o heart_n unto_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n till_o by_o seek_v to_o god_n for_o his_o spirit_n to_o enable_v they_o and_o by_o a_o faithful_a endeavour_n they_o have_v attain_v to_o some_o measure_n of_o this_o gift_n they_o may_v use_v some_o good_a prescribe_a form_n only_o let_v they_o be_v exceed_o watchful_a over_o their_o heart_n for_o fear_v of_o that_o formality_n and_o mere_a lip-service_n which_o in_o such_o case_n we_o be_v more_o especial_o in_o danger_n of_o 2._o carelessness_n some_o be_v of_o gallio_n temper_n act_v 18.17_o they_o care_v for_o none_o of_o these_o thing_n they_o think_v this_o more_o ado_n than_o needs_o they_o will_v provide_v portion_n for_o their_o child_n look_v that_o their_o servant_n do_v their_o work_n but_o for_o religion_n the_o one_o thing_n absolute_o necessary_a they_o do_v not_o much_o trouble_v themselves_o 3._o worldly-mindednesse_a some_o be_v so_o worldly_a they_o can_v afford_v time_n for_o god_n worship_n and_o service_n not_o a_o swine_n about_o the_o house_n but_o shall_v be_v serve_v morning_n and_o evening_n but_o god_n be_v not_o regard_v 4._o profaneness_n some_o be_v so_o far_o from_o have_v any_o religious_a care_n of_o their_o family_n to_o pray_v with_o they_o to_o instruct_v they_o etc._n etc._n that_o they_o deride_v these_o duty_n and_o scoff_n at_o those_o that_o make_v conscience_n to_o perform_v they_o they_o through_o the_o pride_n of_o their_o heart_n think_v it_o a_o disparagement_n to_o they_o to_o set_v up_o the_o practice_n of_o these_o thing_n in_o their_o house_n wretched_a worm_n be_v god_n become_v a_o shame_n to_o his_o creature_n who_o be_v they_o or_o what_o be_v their_o father_n house_n that_o they_o be_v too_o good_a to_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o the_o most_o high_a let_v they_o make_v their_o peace_n with_o that_o scripture_n mark_v 8._o ult_n whosoever_o therefore_o shall_v be_v ashamed_a of_o i_o and_o of_o my_o word_n in_o this_o adulterous_a and_o sinful_a generation_n of_o he_o also_o shall_v the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v ashamed_a when_o he_o come_v in_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o father_n with_o the_o holy_a angel_n 5._o loose_a opinion_n under_o pretence_n of_o new_a light_n set_v people_n at_o liberty_n from_o the_o observation_n and_o practice_n of_o those_o duty_n whereby_o the_o life_n and_o power_n of_o religion_n be_v most_o maintain_v and_o preserve_v let_v governor_n of_o family_n therefore_o beware_v of_o all_o these_o thing_n and_o whatever_o else_o may_v hinder_v they_o from_o a_o conscionable_a discharge_n of_o their_o duty_n gen._n 18.19_o for_o i_o know_v he_o that_o he_o will_v command_v his_o child_n and_o his_o household_n after_o he_o and_o they_o shall_v keep_v the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o do_v justice_n and_o judgement_n that_o the_o lord_n may_v bring_v upon_o abraham_n that_o which_o he_o have_v speak_v of_o he_o josh_n 24.15_o but_o as_o for_o i_o and_o my_o house_n we_o will_v serve_v the_o lord_n 1_o sam._n 1.21_o and_o the_o man_n elkanah_n and_o all_o his_o house_n go_v up_o to_o offer_v unto_o the_o lord_n the_o yearly_a sacrifice_n and_o his_o vow_n act_n 10.2_o cornelius_n a_o devout_a man_n and_o one_o that_o fear_v god_n with_o all_o his_o house_n which_o give_v much_o alm_n to_o the_o people_n and_o pray_v to_o god_n always_o chap._n xi_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o husband_n and_o wife_n i_o shall_v first_o speak_v of_o the_o duty_n common_a to_o both_o and_o then_o more_o particular_o of_o those_o that_o belong_v to_o each_o of_o they_o several_o they_o owe_v to_o each_o other_o love_n faithfulness_n helpfulnesse_n i._o love_n there_o aught_o to_o be_v a_o firm_a and_o inviolable_a love_n between_o they_o ground_v on_o god_n ordinance_n and_o their_o own_o covenant_n and_o not_o mere_o on_o natural_a or_o civil_a respect_n and_o be_v so_o near_o unite_v and_o make_v one_o flesh_n they_o shall_v have_v but_o one_o heart_n they_o shall_v have_v the_o great_a tenderness_n and_o kindness_n for_o each_o other_o imaginable_a if_o any_o unkindness_n shall_v at_o any_o time_n happen_v to_o arise_v between_o they_o they_o shall_v never_o sleep_v in_o displeasure_n but_o both_o ready_o agree_v to_o a_o speedy_a reconcilement_n the_o sun_n shall_v not_o go_v down_o on_o their_o wrath_n love_n must_v sweeten_v all_o their_o speech_n carriage_n and_o action_n towards_o each_o other_o it_o be_v love_n will_v make_v all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o marry_a life_n easy_a and_o all_o the_o cumber_n and_o cross_n tolerable_a this_o love_n must_v for_o measure_n exceed_v and_o surpass_v their_o love_n to_o any_o other_o creature_n there_o must_v be_v between_o they_o both_o the_o love_n of_o goodwill_n desire_v hearty_o the_o welfare_n of_o each_o other_o and_o the_o love_n of_o complacency_n delight_v in_o each_o other_o want_v of_o love_n between_o man_n and_o wife_n be_v no_o mean_a sin_n ii_o faithfulness_n and_o that_o of_o several_a sort_n 1._o that_o of_o the_o bed_n they_o must_v keep_v themselves_o pure_a &_o chaste_a from_o all_o strange_a embrace_n and_o with_o the_o great_a abhorrence_n detest_v any_o motion_n or_o temptation_n that_o way_n they_o must_v not_o embrace_v the_o bosom_n of_o a_o stranger_n prov._n 5.20_o they_o must_v be_v constant_a to_o each_o other_o and_o confident_a of_o each_o other_o jealousy_n be_v the_o passport_n of_o love_n 2._o they_o must_v keep_v each_o other_o secret_n 3._o conceal_v each_o other_o infirmity_n 4._o be_v faithful_a to_o each_o other_o in_o the_o manage_v their_o worldly_a affair_n 5._o if_o any_o difference_n arise_v not_o let_v it_o take_v vex_v for_o jar_n conceal_v be_v half_o reconcile_v whereas_o if_o they_o be_v once_o divulge_v it_o be_v a_o double_a labour_n to_o make_v up_o the_o breach_n and_o stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o people_n abroad_o iii_o helpfulnesse_n they_o be_v to_o be_v mutual_a helper_n each_o to_o other_o both_o in_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a thing_n 1._o they_o shall_v endeavour_v to_o help_v one_o another_o on_o towards_o heaven_n to_o promote_v and_o increase_v knowledge_n and_o holiness_n in_o each_o other_o soul_n design_v to_o meet_v together_o and_o live_v together_o for_o ever_o in_o heaven_n they_o shall_v pray_v together_o and_o for_o each_o other_o 1_o pet._n 3.7_o they_o shall_v faithful_o wise_o and_o love_o admonish_v one_o another_o of_o any_o fail_n they_o discern_v in_o each_o other_o this_o be_v of_o all_o other_o the_o true_a and_o most_o valuable_a love_n nay_o indeed_o how_o can_v it_o be_v say_v they_o do_v love_n at_o all_o if_o they_o can_v content_o let_v each_o other_o run_v on_o in_o a_o course_n that_o will_v bring_v they_o to_o eternal_a misery_n true_a
discern_v their_o fail_n not_o with_o eye_n service_n eph._n 6.6_o good_a servant_n when_o their_o master_n eye_n be_v not_o upon_o they_o see_v he_o that_o be_v invisible_a and_o desire_v to_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o their_o place_n careful_o and_o conscientious_o that_o they_o may_v escape_v not_o only_o their_o master_n but_o god_n anger_n who_o will_v call_v they_o to_o account_v so_o much_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o servant_n the_o motive_n to_o encourage_v they_o to_o a_o cheerful_a performance_n of_o they_o be_v these_o two_o 1._o by_o perform_v their_o duty_n in_o this_o manner_n they_o will_v adorn_v the_o doctrine_n of_o god_n our_o saviour_n tit._n 2.10_o the_o world_n will_v then_o see_v true_a religion_n be_v not_o mere_o a_o name_n but_o a_o powerful_a thing_n render_v man_n good_a in_o all_o their_o relation_n it_o will_v render_v religion_n amiable_a to_o the_o world_n 2._o they_o shall_v not_o lose_v their_o reward_n god_n will_v plentiful_o reward_v they_o if_o out_o of_o conscience_n to_o his_o command_n they_o be_v faithful_a eph._n 6.8_o know_v that_o whatsoever_o good_a thing_n any_o man_n do_v the_o same_o shall_v he_o receive_v of_o the_o lord_n whether_o he_o be_v bond_n or_o free_a col._n 3.24_o know_v that_o of_o the_o lord_n you_o shall_v receive_v the_o reward_n of_o the_o inheritance_n for_o you_o serve_v the_o lord_n christ._n let_v servant_n therefore_o set_v these_o two_o motive_n always_o before_o their_o eye_n to_o make_v they_o faithful_a and_o cheerful_a in_o their_o duty_n eph._n 6.5_o servant_n be_v obedient_a to_o they_o that_o be_v your_o master_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a in_o singleness_n of_o your_o heart_n as_o unto_o christ_n v._o 6._o not_o with_o eye-service_n as_o men-pleasers_a but_o as_o the_o servant_n of_o christ_n do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n from_o the_o heart_n v._o 7._o with_o good_a will_n do_v service_n as_o to_o the_o lord_n and_o not_o to_o man_n v._o 8._o know_v that_o whatsoever_o good_a thing_n any_o man_n do_v the_o same_o shall_v he_o receive_v of_o the_o lord_n whether_o he_o be_v bond_n or_o free_a col._n 3.22_o servant_n obey_v in_o all_o thing_n your_o master_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n not_o with_o eye_n service_n as_o man_n pleaser_n but_o in_o singleness_n of_o heart_n fear_v god_n v._o 23._o and_o whatsoever_o you_o do_v do_v it_o hearty_o as_o to_o the_o lord_n and_o not_o unto_o man_n v._o 24._o know_v that_o of_o the_o lord_n you_o shall_v receive_v the_o reward_n of_o inheritance_n for_o you_o serve_v the_o lord_n christ._n v._o 25._o but_o he_o that_o do_v wrong_a shall_v receive_v for_o the_o wrong_n which_o he_o have_v do_v and_o there_o be_v no_o respect_n of_o person_n 1_o tim._n 6.1_o let_v as_o many_o servant_n as_o be_v under_o the_o yoke_n count_v their_o own_o master_n worthy_a of_o all_o honour_n that_o the_o name_n of_o god_n and_o his_o doctrine_n be_v not_o blaspheme_v v._o 2._o and_o they_o that_o have_v believe_v master_n let_v they_o not_o despise_v they_o because_o they_o be_v brethren_n but_o rather_o do_v they_o service_n because_o they_o be_v believe_v and_o belove_a partaker_n of_o the_o benefit_n these_o thing_n teach_v and_o exhort_v tit._n 2.9_o exhort_v servant_n to_o be_v obedient_a to_o their_o own_o master_n and_o to_o please_v they_o well_o in_o all_o thing_n not_o answer_v again_o v._o 10._o not_o purloin_v but_o show_v all_o good_a fidelity_n that_o they_o may_v adorn_v the_o doctrine_n of_o god_n our_o saviour_n in_o all_o thing_n 1_o pet._n 2.18_o servant_n be_v subject_a to_o your_o master_n with_o all_o fear_n not_o only_o to_o the_o good_a and_o gentle_a but_o also_o to_o the_o froward_a v._o 19_o for_o this_o be_v thankworthy_a if_o a_o man_n for_o conscience_n towards_o god_n endure_v grief_n suffer_v wrongful_o v._o 20._o for_o what_o glory_n be_v it_o if_o when_o you_o be_v buffet_v for_o your_o fault_n you_o shall_v take_v it_o patient_o but_o if_o when_o you_o do_v well_o and_o suffer_v for_o it_o you_o take_v it_o patient_o this_o be_v acceptable_a with_o god_n mat._n 8.9_o for_o i_o be_o a_o man_n under_o authority_n have_v soldier_n under_o i_o and_o i_o say_v to_o this_o man_n go_v and_o he_o go_v and_o to_o another_o come_v and_o he_o come_v and_o to_o my_o servant_n do_v this_o and_o he_o do_v it_o luke_n 16.2_o give_v a_o account_n of_o thy_o stewardship_n etc._n etc._n prov._n 30.21_o for_o three_o thing_n the_o earth_n be_v disquiet_v etc._n etc._n v._o 22._o for_o a_o servant_n when_o he_o reign_v etc._n etc._n chap._n xiii_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o parent_n and_o child_n first_o of_o the_o duty_n belong_v to_o parent_n which_o be_v these_o nine_o i._o to_o dedicate_v their_o child_n to_o christ_n in_o their_o infancy_n and_o by_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n to_o enter_v they_o into_o his_o family_n this_o be_v a_o duty_n parent_n ought_v not_o to_o delay_v it_o be_v most_o reasonable_a that_o they_o who_o have_v be_v instrument_n to_o convey_v the_o stain_n and_o pollution_n of_o sin_n to_o their_o poor_a infant_n shall_v be_v careful_a early_o to_o bring_v they_o to_o christ_n and_o give_v they_o up_o to_o he_o to_o be_v wash_v with_o his_o blood_n and_o to_o be_v sanctify_v by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n for_o infant_n stand_v in_o need_n of_o christ_n for_o their_o saviour_n they_o be_v capable_a of_o grace_n and_o the_o principle_n of_o a_o new_a life_n as_o well_o as_o of_o original_a sin_n they_o be_v capable_a of_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n of_o be_v unite_v to_o he_o of_o be_v bless_v by_o he_o they_o be_v capable_a of_o receive_v a_o sacrament_n viz_o baptism_n the_o circumcision_n make_v without_o hand_n col._n 2.11_o 12._o as_o well_o as_o the_o infant_n of_o the_o jew_n who_o be_v circumcise_a and_o thereby_o admit_v visible_a member_n of_o that_o church_n and_o seal_v and_o mark_v as_o it_o be_v for_o god_n and_o it_o be_v plain_a the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n stand_v now_o in_o force_n to_o the_o child_n of_o believer_n under_o the_o gospel_n act._n 2.39_o the_o promise_n be_v to_o yâ—â—_n and_o to_o your_o child_n be_v it_o not_o so_o the_o convert_a jew_n shall_v have_v loss_n by_o believe_v in_o christ_n if_o their_o child_n shall_v be_v exclude_v from_o the_o promise_n who_o stand_v in_o it_o two_o thousand_o year_n before_o under_o the_o other_o administration_n and_o how_o then_o can_v the_o blessing_n of_o abraham_n come_v on_o the_o gentile_n according_a to_o galat._n 3.14_o which_o blessing_n be_v i_o will_v be_v a_o god_n to_o thou_o and_o to_o thy_o seed_n gen._n 17.7_o how_o can_v believer_n be_v heir_n according_a to_o the_o promise_n as_o it_o be_v gal._n 3.29_o if_o their_o child_n shall_v be_v exclude_v from_o the_o promise_n for_o the_o child_n right_a to_o the_o promise_n be_v part_n of_o the_o father_n inheritance_n the_o promise_n be_v i_o will_v be_v a_o god_n to_o thou_o and_o to_o thy_o seed_n further_o consider_v how_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n for_o substance_n though_o not_o for_o manner_n of_o administration_n have_v always_o be_v one_o and_o the_o same_o and_o in_o the_o old_a testament_n it_o take_v in_o child_n and_o can_v we_o think_v it_o leave_v they_o out_o now_o under_o the_o gospel_n therefore_o see_v the_o child_n of_o believe_v and_o christian_a parent_n be_v within_o the_o covenant_n they_o ought_v to_o partake_v of_o the_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o to_o be_v admit_v visible_a church-member_n by_o baptism_n the_o only_a way_n under_o the_o gospel_n of_o admit_v member_n into_o the_o church_n god_n seal_n be_v to_o be_v put_v upon_o they_o in_o their_o infancy_n and_o when_o they_o come_v to_o ripe_a year_n they_o be_v to_o ratify_v and_o confirm_v their_o engagement_n if_o they_o will_v own_v that_o master_n and_o faithful_o serve_v he_o into_o who_o family_n they_o be_v list_v when_o young_a they_o may_v enjoy_v many_o happy_a privilege_n thereby_o if_o not_o they_o shall_v be_v sure_a to_o smart_v for_o their_o fall_v off_o and_o apostasy_n therefore_o christian_a parent_n shall_v early_o bring_v their_o child_n to_o christ_n and_o by_o baptism_n enter_v they_o and_o enroll_v they_o into_o his_o family_n humble_o beseech_v he_o to_o receive_v they_o into_o his_o favour_n and_o love_n into_o his_o care_n and_o protection_n to_o unite_v they_o to_o himself_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o regenerate_v they_o to_o destroy_v the_o old_a adam_n the_o corrupt_a nature_n in_o they_o and_o to_o renew_v they_o after_o his_o own_o image_n in_o knowledge_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o last_o to_o strengthen_v they_o by_o his_o grace_n that_o they_o may_v resist_v and_o prevail_v against_o the_o world_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o devil_n and_o
seem_v to_o have_v regard_n principal_o to_o that_o which_o we_o call_v the_o common_a worship_n of_o god_n i._n e._n the_o right_a carriage_n of_o ourselves_o for_o his_o honour_n in_o all_o the_o common_a affair_n of_o our_o life_n as_o well_o as_o in_o the_o exercise_n of_o religion_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o we_o have_v any_o thing_n to_o do_v with_o he_o therein_o the_o sin_n against_o this_o commandment_n be_v 1._o light_a &_o irreverent_a use_n &_o name_v the_o name_n of_o god_n deut._n 28.58_o not_o fear_v this_o glorious_a and_o fearful_a name_n the_o lord_n thy_o god_n 2._o customary_a swear_v and_o in_o ordinary_a communication_n 3._o swear_v false_o or_o perjury_n not_o swear_v in_o truth_n judgement_n and_o righteousness_n jer._n 4.2_o when_o lawful_o call_v thereunto_o 4._o blaspheme_v 5._o curse_v 6._o charm_n and_o exorcism_n 7._o profane_a jest_n on_o scripture_n 8._o unlawful_a and_o unwarrantable_a vow_n 9_o call_v on_o god_n with_o our_o lip_n when_o our_o heart_n be_v far_o from_o he_o the_o four_o commandment_n require_v the_o keep_n holy_a to_o god_n such_o set_a time_n as_o he_o have_v appoint_v in_o his_o word_n express_o one_o whole_a day_n in_o seven_o to_o be_v a_o sabbath_n unto_o the_o lord_n the_o sin_n against_o this_o commandment_n be_v 1._o not_o prepare_v for_o it_o by_o take_v care_n so_o to_o dispatch_v and_o dispose_v our_o worldly_a business_n that_o we_o may_v be_v more_o free_a and_o fit_a for_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o day_n 2._o not_o rest_v from_o worldly_a employment_n and_o servile_a work_n except_v necessary_a and_o charitable_a office_n to_o man_n and_o beast_n to_o ourselves_o or_o other_o 3._o neglect_v of_o or_o a_o careless_a heartless_a performance_n of_o the_o private_a and_o public_a duty_n that_o concern_v the_o sanctification_n of_o it_o 4._o be_v weary_a of_o the_o sabbath_n not_o delight_v in_o it_o nor_o the_o duty_n of_o it_o but_o wish_v it_o be_v go_v 3._o profane_v the_o day_n by_o idleness_n vain_a thought_n worldly_a discourse_n make_v it_o a_o day_n of_o carnal_a rest_n of_o feast_v jollity_n immoderate_a eat_n and_o drink_v visit_v a_o day_n of_o sport_n and_o recreation_n which_o alienate_v the_o mind_n more_o from_o god_n than_o the_o ordinary_a labour_n of_o our_o calling_n 6._o not_o take_v care_n that_o those_o under_o our_o charge_n do_v sanctify_v the_o day_n and_o keep_v it_o holy_a to_o the_o lord_n but_o by_o our_o carelessness_n or_o connivance_n and_o ill_a example_n encourage_v they_o in_o the_o profanation_n of_o it_o so_o much_o of_o the_o duty_n command_v and_o sin_n forbid_v in_o the_o first_o table_n the_o second_o table_n enjoin_v the_o duty_n of_o charity_n and_o justice_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n against_o this_o we_o sin_n when_o we_o do_v not_o love_v our_o neighbour_n with_o such_o a_o true_a unfeigned_a love_n as_o ourselves_o when_o we_o do_v not_o so_o deal_v with_o they_o as_o we_o desire_v they_o shall_v deal_v with_o we_o the_o five_o commandment_n require_v the_o give_v of_o that_o honour_n and_o perform_v those_o duty_n which_o belong_v to_o every_o one_o in_o their_o several_a place_n and_o which_o we_o mutual_o owe_v in_o our_o several_a relation_n as_o inferior_n superior_n equal_n by_o father_n and_o mother_n be_v mean_v not_o only_o natural_a parent_n but_o all_o superior_n in_o age_n and_o gift_n and_o especial_o such_o as_o by_o god_n ordinance_n be_v over_o we_o in_o place_n of_o authority_n whether_o in_o family_n church_n or_o commonwealth_n the_o sin_n of_o inferior_n against_o superior_n be_v 1._o not_o pay_v they_o due_a reverence_n in_o heart_n word_n and_o behaviour_n 2._o the_o envy_v at_o contemn_v of_o or_o rebel_a against_o their_o person_n place_n lawful_a command_n counsel_n or_o correction_n 3_o not_o pray_v for_o they_o not_o imitate_v their_o grace_n and_o virtue_n 4._o curse_v mock_v and_o all_o such_o scandalous_a and_o refractory_a carriage_n towards_o they_o the_o sin_n of_o superior_n be_v 1._o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o their_o respective_a place_n 2._o seek_v themselves_o and_o their_o own_o glory_n 3._o command_v thing_n unlawful_a 4._o counsel_v encourage_v or_o favour_v that_o which_o be_v evil_a and_o discourage_v that_o which_o be_v good_a 5._o undue_a correction_n 6._o dishonour_v themselves_o and_o lessen_v their_o authority_n either_o by_o too_o rigorous_a or_o too_o remiss_a a_o behaviour_n the_o sin_n of_o equal_n be_v undervalue_v the_o worth_n envy_v the_o gift_n grieve_v at_o the_o advancement_n or_o prosperity_n or_o esteem_v one_o of_o another_o and_o usurp_a pre-eminence_n one_o over_o another_o the_o six_o commandment_n require_v all_o lawful_a endeavour_n to_o preserve_v our_o own_o life_n and_o the_o life_n of_o other_o the_o sin_n against_o this_o commandment_n be_v 1._o murder_n 2._o strike_v maim_v or_o hurt_v the_o body_n of_o our_o neighbour_n 3._o sinful_a unadvised_a anger_n 4._o hatred_n envy_n desire_v of_o revenge_n 5._o rail_a revile_v contumelious_a speech_n quarrel_v threaten_a scorn_v and_o provoke_v 6._o sow_v strife_n and_o contention_n among_o neighbour_n 7._o drunkenness_n surfeit_v uncleanness_n or_o draw_v any_o to_o those_o vice_n which_o be_v sin_n against_o the_o body_n and_o may_v bring_v disease_n and_o death_n 8._o inordinate_a passion_n worldly_a grief_n immoderate_a cark_n and_o care_v or_o whatever_o else_o tend_v to_o the_o destruction_n of_o the_o life_n of_o man_n the_o seven_o commandment_n require_v chastity_n of_o body_n mind_n affection_n word_n and_o behaviour_n and_o the_o preservation_n of_o it_o in_o ourselves_o and_o other_o it_o forbid_v 1._o lodging_n or_o entertain_v in_o our_o mind_n unclean_a thought_n and_o fancy_v unclean_a matter_n with_o delight_n 2._o unclean_a desire_n affection_n and_o lust_n though_o they_o come_v not_o into_o act_n which_o be_v the_o adultery_n of_o the_o heart_n 3._o wanton_n look_n 4._o not_o shut_v our_o ear_n against_o unclean_a talk_n 5._o filthy_a discourse_n 6._o all_o unclean_a act_n and_o sinful_a pollution_n 7._o idleness_n intemperance_n and_o pamper_v the_o body_n 8._o wanton_n immodest_a attire_v 9_o light_a behaviour_n and_o society_n with_o light_a person_n 10._o lascivious_a gesture_n revel_n dance_n play_n picture_n amorous_a book_n song_n or_o whatever_o else_o tend_v to_o foment_n the_o fleshly_a concupiscence_n which_o we_o ought_v to_o labour_v by_o all_o good_a mean_n to_o quench_v and_o suppress_v the_o eight_o commandment_n require_v the_o lawful_a procure_n and_o further_a the_o wealth_n and_o outward_a estate_n of_o ourselves_o and_o other_o it_o forbid_v 1._o violent_a take_v or_o withhold_v from_o our_o neighbour_n what_o just_o belong_v unto_o he_o 2._o fraudulent_a deal_n false_a weight_n and_o measure_n overreach_v in_o contract_n 3._o unfaithfulnesse_n in_o matter_n of_o trust_n 4._o covetousness_n and_o inordinate_a love_n of_o money_n 5._o discontent_n at_o our_o own_o estate_n distrust_v of_o god_n providence_n 6._o not_o pay_v what_o we_o borrow_v and_o what_o be_v just_o due_a from_o we_o if_o we_o be_v able_a 7._o exaction_n extortion_n oppression_n and_o not_o make_v restitution_n of_o ill_n get_v good_n where_o there_o be_v ability_n the_o nine_o commandment_n require_v the_o maintain_n and_o promote_a of_o truth_n between_o man_n and_o man_n and_o of_o our_o own_o and_o our_o neighbour_n good_a name_n especial_o in_o witnesse-bearing_a it_o forbid_v 1._o give_v false_a evidence_n and_o suborn_v false_a witness_n and_o all_o forgery_n 2._o witting_o appear_v and_o plead_v for_o a_o evil_a cause_n outface_v and_o overbear_v the_o truth_n 3._o credulity_n sinister_a suspicion_n rash_a belief_n a_o ready_a listen_v to_o tale-bearer_n receive_v and_o countenance_v ill_a report_n that_o tend_v to_o the_o defame_n of_o other_o misconstrue_v intention_n word_n and_o action_n and_o interpret_n doubtful_a matter_n in_o the_o worst_a sense_n 4._o lie_v speak_a untruth_n of_o any_o man_n a_o readiness_n to_o speak_v ill_a and_o spread_v the_o fault_n of_o other_o when_o it_o do_v no_o way_n concern_v we_o nor_o be_v like_a to_o benefit_v other_o slander_v raise_v false_a rumour_n backbiting_a detract_n talebear_v whisper_v scoff_a revile_v rash_a harsh_a and_o partial_a censure_v and_o uncharitable_a judge_v 5._o speak_v too_o high_o or_o too_o mean_o of_o ourselves_o or_o other_o 6._o undue_a silence_n when_o we_o ought_v and_o may_v defend_v the_o innocency_n of_o our_o neighbour_n the_o ten_o commandment_n require_v purity_n and_o integrity_n of_o thought_n desire_n and_o wish_n contentment_n with_o our_o own_o estate_n and_o condition_n and_o the_o portion_n god_n have_v give_v we_o and_o a_o right_a charitable_a wellwishing_a frame_n of_o spirit_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n and_o all_o that_o be_v he_o the_o sin_n against_o this_o commandment_n be_v 1._o discontent_n with_o our_o own_o estate_n 2._o have_v and_o harbour_v in_o our_o mind_n
also_o refer_v this_o one_o thing_n more_o that_o at_o such_o a_o serious_a time_n no_o vain_a idle_a frothy_a book_n shall_v be_v read_v to_o they_o or_o by_o they_o as_o be_v by_o many_o use_v to_o make_v they_o merry_a but_o such_o treatise_n as_o may_v better_v they_o to_o god-ward_o and_o further_o they_o in_o the_o way_n to_o heaven_n to_o meditate_v and_o serious_o ponder_v on_o the_o four_o last_o thing_n treat_v of_o in_o the_o next_o chapter_n will_v not_o be_v unprofitable_a for_o they_o vii_o let_v they_o consult_v with_o and_o take_v the_o advice_n of_o their_o spiritual_a guide_n while_o they_o have_v some_o strength_n of_o body_n and_o the_o right_a use_n of_o their_o understanding_n before_o their_o spirit_n be_v so_o spend_v that_o there_o be_v no_o converse_v with_o they_o viii_o let_v they_o consider_v god_n aim_n and_o design_n in_o send_v sickness_n upon_o they_o let_v they_o inquire_v into_o the_o meaning_n of_o it_o affliction_n this_o direction_n be_v useful_a not_o only_o for_o such_o as_o be_v under_o sickness_n but_o under_o any_o other_o affliction_n and_o consider_v what_o god_n now_o call_v they_o to_o let_v they_o hearken_v to_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o rod_n let_v they_o consider_v what_o corruption_n they_o be_v especial_o to_o mortify_v what_o sin_n to_o leave_v what_o duty_n to_o perform_v what_o grace_n to_o exercise_v and_o though_o they_o may_v and_o aught_o to_o use_v lawful_a mean_n for_o the_o remove_n of_o their_o sickness_n seek_v to_o the_o lord_n for_o his_o blessing_n thereupon_o yet_o let_v they_o not_o forget_v to_o pray_v as_o earnest_o to_o have_v their_o sickness_n sanctify_v as_o remove_v bless_a be_v the_o man_n who_o thou_o correct_a and_o teach_v psal_n 94.12_o affliction_n alone_o be_v not_o enough_o to_o evidence_n a_o man_n to_o be_v bless_v and_o in_o a_o happy_a condition_n except_o they_o prove_v teach_v sanctify_v affliction_n evidence_n of_o grace_n and_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n consist_v in_o inward_a impression_n not_o outward_a dispensation_n it_o be_v not_o say_v bless_a be_v the_o man_n who_o thou_o chastene_v and_o deliver_v out_o of_o trouble_n but_o who_o thou_o corect_a and_o teach_v when_o god_n take_v away_o the_o disease_n and_o do_v not_o take_v away_o the_o guilt_n and_o dominion_n of_o sin_n do_v not_o pardon_n and_o sanctify_v the_o sick_a person_n it_o be_v not_o a_o complete_a deliverance_n but_o only_o a_o reprieval_fw-fr from_o present_a execution_n bare_a deliverance_n be_v not_o the_o blessing_n thou_o shall_v desire_v the_o blessing_n of_o affliction_n be_v divine_a instruction_n therefore_o those_o who_o be_v put_v by_o god_n into_o the_o school_n of_o affliction_n shall_v serious_o apply_v themselves_o to_o learn_v those_o lesson_n which_o in_o that_o school_n they_o ought_v to_o learn_v and_o they_o be_v such_o as_o these_o 1._o obediential_a submission_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n we_o must_v not_o dispute_v our_o cross_n but_o take_v it_o up_o aaron_z hold_v his_o peace_n leu._n 10.3_o we_o may_v indeed_o and_o aught_o to_o seek_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o use_v lawful_a mean_n as_o i_o say_v before_o for_o deliverance_n from_o a_o sickness_n or_o other_o affliction_n but_o yet_o with_o resignation_n of_o ourselves_o to_o his_o holy_a will_n patience_n be_v not_o a_o stupidity_n or_o insensibleness_n of_o god_n hand_n but_o a_o calmness_n of_o mind_n upon_o wise_a and_o holy_a ground_n and_o therefore_o if_o the_o sickness_n he_o send_v upon_o we_o prove_v either_o very_a long_a or_o tedious_a and_o painful_a yet_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o murmur_a or_o repine_v or_o charge_v god_n foolish_o for_o god_n be_v so_o just_a he_o be_v not_o to_o be_v question_v so_o good_a he_o be_v not_o to_o be_v suspect_v and_o so_o strong_a he_o be_v not_o to_o be_v resist_v impatience_n therefore_o will_v but_o augment_v our_o pain_n and_o increase_v our_o guilt_n it_o be_v indeed_o a_o hard_a matter_n when_o we_o be_v afflict_v in_o patience_n to_o possess_v our_o soul_n but_o we_o shall_v consider_v not_o so_o much_o what_o we_o feel_v as_o what_o we_o deserve_v any_o thing_n on_o this_o side_n hell_n be_v mercy_n and_o will_v so_o appear_v to_o a_o true_o humble_v soul_n 2._o to_o pray_v more_o earnest_o and_o fervent_o they_o that_o be_v wont_v before_o to_o content_v themselves_o with_o cold_a short_a slight_a sleepy_a formal_a devotion_n will_v by_o sanctify_a affliction_n learn_v to_o pray_v better_o more_o hearty_o and_o fervent_o and_o to_o cry_v mighty_o unto_o god_n for_o pardon_n and_o grace_n for_o help_v and_o relief_n 3._o to_o be_v better_o acquaint_v with_o our_o own_o heart_n affliction_n sanctify_v discover_v the_o unknown_a and_o secret_a corruption_n of_o the_o heart_n deut._n 8.2_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n lead_v thou_o these_o forty_o year_n in_o the_o wilderness_n to_o humble_v thou_o and_o to_o prove_v thou_o to_o know_v what_o be_v in_o thy_o heart_n 4._o to_o understand_v these_o three_o thing_n more_o clear_o and_o experimental_o 1_o the_o evil_a and_o danger_n of_o sin_n 2_o the_o emptiness_n of_o the_o creature_n 3._o the_o preciousness_n of_o christ_n and_o what_o a_o high_a value_n we_o ought_v to_o set_v upon_o his_o suffering_n 5._o to_o mind_n and_o esteem_v the_o promise_n of_o god_n more_o through_o distraction_n without_o in_o time_n of_o health_n and_o corruption_n within_o people_n many_o time_n neglect_v to_o study_v the_o promise_n of_o god_n but_o in_o time_n of_o sickness_n or_o other_o distress_n there_o be_v no_o cordial_n like_v unto_o they_o 6._o to_o inquire_v into_o and_o examine_v our_o evidence_n for_o heaven_n not_o to_o venture_v our_o soul_n on_o general_a ungrounded_a hope_n and_o sink_a foundation_n 7._o to_o live_v by_o faith_n faith_n take_v the_o soul_n off_o from_o creature-confidence_n and_o teach_v it_o to_o stay_v itself_o on_o god_n alone_o the_o right_a course_n to_o obtain_v mercy_n from_o god_n be_v in_o the_o way_n of_o a_o humble_a trust_n when_o we_o see_v and_o apprehend_v our_o own_o insufficiency_n and_o god_n all-sufficiency_n and_o cast_v ourselves_o on_o his_o wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n than_o he_o usual_o afford_v help_v and_o succour_v to_o we_o 8._o to_o prize_v communion_n with_o god_n more_o and_o to_o be_v more_o heavenly_a mind_v in_o the_o glare_a of_o prosperity_n we_o be_v too_o apt_a to_o forget_v god_n and_o to_o content_v ourselves_o with_o creature-enjoyment_n but_o in_o the_o night_n of_o adversity_n and_o in_o sad_a dispensation_n oh_o how_o delightful_a be_v a_o beam_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n 9_o to_o be_v more_o humble_a by_o affliction_n god_n take_v down_o the_o pride_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o make_v it_o humble_a and_o soft_a and_o pliable_a to_o his_o will_n 10._o to_o be_v more_o thankful_a for_o the_o mercy_n we_o enjoy_v we_o seldom_o be_v sufficient_o sensible_a of_o the_o worth_n of_o our_o mercy_n till_o god_n begin_v to_o deprive_v we_o of_o they_o 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