xv._o of_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o a_o good_a conscience_n witness_v to_o the_o faithful_a 77_o sect._n 1_o that_o it_o witness_v first_o pardon_v of_o sin_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n 77_o 2_o second_o it_o witness_v our_o sanctification_n 78_o 3_o three_o that_o we_o be_v in_o all_o estate_n bless_v 79_o 4_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n make_v we_o cheerful_a in_o god_n service_n 79_o cap._n xvi_o of_o the_o sign_n and_o property_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n 81_o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o sign_n and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o 81_o 2_o the_o second_o be_v take_v from_o the_o manner_n of_o work_v it_o in_o us._n 81_o 3_o the_o three_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o it_o 81_o 4_o that_o it_o be_v know_v by_o the_o property_n of_o it_o and_o first_o that_o it_o be_v pure_a and_o peaceable_a 82_o 5_o that_o it_o keep_v itself_o clear_a before_o god_n and_o man_n 82_o 6_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n know_v itself_o to_o be_v so_o 83_o 7_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n make_v we_o merry_a and_o cheerful_a 84_o 8_o that_o it_o may_v be_v know_v by_o the_o integrity_n and_o constancy_n of_o it_o 85_o cap._n xvii_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v get_v a_o good_a conscience_n and_o preserve_v it_o be_v get_v 86_o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o mean_n be_v high_o to_o esteem_v it_o 86_o 2_o the_o second_o mean_n to_o know_v god_n reveal_v will_n and_o apply_v it_o for_o use_v 87_o 3_o the_o three_o mean_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n 88_o 4_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v the_o exercise_n of_o repentance_n 89_o 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o a_o good_a conscience_n may_v be_v preserve_v 90_o the_o second_o book_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n contain_v the_o main_a part_n and_o principal_a duty_n of_o it_o which_o we_o ought_v general_o to_o perform_v at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o good_a occasion_n cap._n i._n of_o the_o main_a duty_n wherein_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v 92_o sect._n 1_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v in_o do_v all_o those_o duty_n which_o god_n have_v command_v 92_o 2_o of_o that_o evangelicall_a obedience_n wherein_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v 93_o 3_o that_o this_o obedience_n must_v be_v perform_v after_o a_o evangelicall_a manner_n 94_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v join_v in_o it_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n 94_o cap._n ii_o of_o piety_n which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o table_n 95_o sect._n 1_o of_o piety_n comprise_v in_o it_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n 95_o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5._o reason_n move_v we_o to_o embrace_v piety_n take_v from_o the_o excellency_n profit_n and_z necessity_n of_o it_o cap._n iii_o of_o our_o adhere_n and_o cleave_v unto_o god_n with_o full_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n of_o our_o heart_n 99_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o commandment_n 99_o 2_o of_o adhere_v unto_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o necessity_n of_o it_o 100_o 3_o the_o property_n of_o sound_a resolution_n as_o first_o that_o it_o must_v be_v universal_a 101_o 4_o the_o necessity_n of_o our_o adhere_n unto_o god_n prove_v by_o diverse_a reason_n 102_o 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v confirm_v our_o resolution_n of_o adhere_v unto_o god_n 103_o cap._n four_o of_o trust_n affiance_n and_o hope_v in_o god_n 105_o sect._n 1_o of_o affiance_n in_o god_n and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o unto_o it_o 105_o 2_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o affiance_n 106_o 3_o of_o hope_n in_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v 107_o 4_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o hope_n 108_o cap._n v._o of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o diverse_a virtue_n which_o spring_v from_o it_o 109._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o measure_n and_o mean_n of_o it_o 109_o 2_o of_o the_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v 110_o 3_o of_o rejoice_v in_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o 111_o 4_o of_o thankfulness_n unto_o god_n what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o and_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o 112_o 5_o of_o obedience_n unto_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o property_n of_o true_a obedience_n 113_o 6_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o obedience_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v it_o 114_o 7_o of_o passive_a obedience_n and_o patience_n in_o affliction_n 115_o cap._n vi_o of_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o humility_n which_o arise_v from_o it_o join_v with_o his_o love_n and_o of_o god_n external_a worship_n with_o the_o body_n 116_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o 116_o 2_o that_o this_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n and_o of_o the_o profit_n of_o it_o 117_o 3_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o obtain_v this_o fear_n of_o god_n 118_o 4_o of_o humility_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o 119_o 5_o of_o the_o excellency_n and_o utility_n of_o humility_n 120_o 6_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o humility_n 121_o 7_o of_o external_a worship_n with_o our_o body_n 122_o cap._n vii_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o be_v require_v in_o the_o second_o commandment_n as_o prayer_n hear_v the_o word_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n 123_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o thing_n general_o require_v in_o the_o second_o commandment_n 123_o 2_o of_o prayer_n and_o invocation_n 124_o 3_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n minister_n 125_o 4_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o hearer_n and_o first_o such_o as_o respect_v their_o preparation_n 125_o 5_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o hear_v and_o after_o we_o have_v hear_v 126_o 6_o of_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n 127_o cap._n viii_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o three_o and_o four_o commandment_n 129_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sanctify_a of_o god_n name_n and_o how_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v do_v 129_o 2_o of_o the_o sanctify_a god_n name_v in_o lawful_a oath_n 130_o 3_o of_o the_o sanctify_a god_n name_v by_o make_v and_o perform_v our_o vow_n 131_o 4_o of_o the_o sanctify_a god_n sabbath_n and_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o 131_o 5_o of_o the_o spiritual_a sanctification_n of_o the_o outward_a rest_n 132_o cap._n ix_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o second_o table_n 133_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n 133_o 2_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o sobriety_n towards_o ourselves_o 134_o 3_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o charity_n 135_o 4_o of_o the_o mean_n and_o manner_n of_o work_a charity_n in_o us._n 135_o 5_o what_o charity_n be_v and_o the_o property_n of_o it_o 136_o 6_o of_o the_o object_n of_o charity_n which_o be_v our_o neighbour_n 137_o 7_o the_o manner_n of_o love_v our_o neighbour_n namely_o as_o ourselves_o 138_o 8_o that_o natural_a self-love_n be_v not_o the_o rule_n of_o charity_n but_o that_o which_o be_v holy_a and_o spiritual_a 138_o 9_o the_o property_n of_o lawful_a self-love_n 139_o 10_o that_o we_o must_v love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o christ_n have_v love_v us._n 139_o cap._n x._o of_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o embrace_v charity_n 140_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o excellency_n of_o charity_n 140_o 2_o of_o the_o profit_n of_o it_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o neighbour_n 141_o 3_o of_o the_o profit_n of_o it_o in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o 142_o 4_o of_o the_o necessity_n of_o charity_n 142_o cap._n xi_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o five_o commandment_n 144_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o general_a duty_n require_v in_o the_o five_o commandment_n 144_o 2_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n in_o excellency_n and_o of_o inferior_n towards_o they_o 144_o 3_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n in_o authority_n in_o general_a and_o of_o inferior_n towards_o they_o 146_o 4_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n and_o inferior_n in_o the_o family_n and_o first_o of_o man_n and_o wife_n towards_o one_o another_o 147_o 5_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o husband_n and_o wife_n towards_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o family_n 148_o 6_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o parent_n and_o child_n 148_o 7_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o master_n and_o servant_n 149_o 8_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o minister_n and_o people_n 149_o 9_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o magistrate_n and_o subject_n 150_o cap._n xii_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o six_o commandment_n 151_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o this_o commandment_n and_o of_o anger_n and_o hatred_n 151_o 2_o of_o the_o inward_a duty_n and_o virtue_n here_o
use_v herein_o equity_n and_o moderation_n so_o mix_v and_o temper_v justice_n with_o mercy_n as_o that_o they_o be_v in_o inflict_v these_o correction_n and_o punishment_n neither_o indulgent_a and_o remiss_a nor_o over-severe_a and_o cruel_a the_o duty_n of_o inferior_n towards_o they_o 5._o levit._fw-la 19_o 3._o ephe._n 5._o 33._o &_o 6._o 5._o be_v to_o reverence_n and_o stand_v in_o awe_n of_o they_o as_o stand_v in_o god_n place_n and_o execute_v his_o judgement_n and_o not_o to_o contemn_v they_o or_o their_o government_n to_o obey_v they_o in_o all_o thing_n lawful_a and_o to_o submit_v themselves_o unto_o 6._o ephe._n 6._o 1_o 2._o col._n 3._o 22_o 23._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 13_o 18._o rom._n 13._o 2._o pro._n 15._o 10_o 32._o mat._n 15._o 4_o 5_o 6._o their_o correction_n without_o resistance_n or_o murmur_a and_o to_o testify_v their_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n towards_o they_o by_o their_o cheerful_a service_n and_o by_o communicate_v their_o good_n unto_o they_o as_o their_o own_o ability_n and_o their_o necessity_n shall_v require_v §._o sect._n 4_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n and_o inferior_n in_o the_o family_n and_o first_o of_o man_n and_o wife_n towards_o one_o another_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o superior_n in_o government_n and_o their_o inferior_n be_v to_o be_v distinguish_v according_a to_o their_o several_a sort_n for_o governor_n 29._o gen._n 2._o 14._o ephe._n 5._o 27_o 28_o 29._o be_v either_o private_a in_o family_n or_o public_a in_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n in_o family_n as_o the_o husband_n who_o be_v superior_a in_o government_n over_o his_o wife_n parent_n over_o their_o child_n and_o master_n and_o mistress_n over_o their_o servant_n the_o duty_n of_o man_n and_o wife_n be_v either_o common_a to_o both_o or_o special_a belong_v to_o either_o party_n common_a duty_n be_v first_o conjugal_a love_n whereby_o be_v one_o flesh_n they_o love_v one_o another_o above_o all_o other_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o soul_n and_o body_n temporal_a and_o spiritual_a good_a and_o all_o that_o belong_v to_o either_o party_n as_o kindred_n and_o friend_n second_o communion_n and_o communication_n first_o of_o their_o body_n by_o mutual_a benevolence_n 5._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5._o perform_v by_o one_o to_o the_o other_o and_o conjugal_a fidelity_n whereby_o either_o of_o they_o keep_v themselves_o proper_a to_o the_o other_o and_o preserve_v the_o 18._o pro._n 5._o 18_o 19_o mat._n 2._o 15._o pro._n 2._o 17._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 7._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 10._o gen._n 2._o 18._o marriage_n bond_n inviolable_a and_o final_o as_o a_o mean_n of_o both_o the_o other_o there_o be_v require_v cohabitation_n and_o dwell_n together_o unless_o it_o be_v for_o a_o time_n and_o upon_o necessary_a occasion_n second_o communion_n of_o their_o good_n labour_n endeavour_n and_o mutual_a help_n for_o the_o good_a and_o comfort_n of_o one_o another_o the_o peculiar_a duty_n of_o the_o husband_n be_v to_o behave_v himself_o as_o a_o 33._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 3_o ephe._n 5._o 23._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 7._o 1._o cor._n 14._o 35._o ruth_n 3._o 9_o ephe._n 5._o 23_o 25_o 33._o head_n to_o the_o body_n to_o carry_v himself_o in_o his_o place_n according_a to_o knowledge_n govern_v guide_a and_o instruct_v his_o wife_n in_o all_o good_a duty_n to_o protect_v she_o to_o the_o uttermost_a of_o his_o power_n against_o all_o evil_a and_o injury_n to_o bear_v with_o her_o infirmity_n and_o to_o cover_v her_o weakness_n and_o frailty_n to_o cherish_v she_o as_o the_o more_o tender_a part_n of_o himself_o to_o provide_v for_o she_o according_a to_o his_o ability_n all_o thing_n needful_a and_o comfortable_a admit_v she_o to_o the_o joint_a fruition_n of_o all_o their_o good_n and_o final_o to_o rule_v she_o with_o a_o sweet_a and_o amiable_a government_n so_o as_o not_o only_o her_o body_n but_o also_o 7._o gen._n 26._o 8._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 7._o her_o will_n and_o heart_n may_v be_v subject_a unto_o he_o the_o duty_n peculiar_a to_o the_o wife_n be_v to_o acknowledge_v her_o husband_n to_o be_v her_o head_n and_o governor_n 4._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 6._o ephes_n 5._o 33._o gen._n 20._o 6._o &_o 24._o 65._o col._n 3._o 18._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 16._o 1._o cor._n 14._o 34._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 12._o pro_fw-la 21._o 9_o 19_o tit._n 2._o 4._o and_o according_o in_o her_o heart_n to_o reverence_v and_o respect_v he_o in_o her_o word_n to_o be_v dutiful_a humble_a and_o please_a and_o in_o all_o her_o action_n and_o behaviour_n to_o be_v meek_a submissive_a and_o obedient_a as_o unto_o her_o lord_n and_o head_n to_o be_v amiable_a and_o gracious_a endeavour_v in_o all_o lawful_a thing_n to_o please_v he_o and_o not_o to_o usurp_v dominion_n over_o he_o or_o to_o vex_v he_o by_o be_v of_o a_o unquiet_a and_o provoke_a spirit_n to_o cherish_v her_o husband_n as_o the_o better_a part_n of_o herself_o and_o to_o minister_v unto_o he_o all_o thing_n necessary_a and_o comfortable_a to_o keep_v his_o secret_n and_o preserve_v his_o honour_n to_o manage_v well_o as_o become_v a_o good_a huswife_n all_o thing_n commit_v to_o her_o charge_n for_o the_o good_a of_o her_o husband_n and_o the_o whole_a family_n and_o to_o be_v a_o fit_a helper_n 14._o pro._n 31._o 10_o 11_o etc._n etc._n 1._o tim._n 5._o 14._o and_o no_o less_o love_v then_o careful_a assistant_n for_o the_o good_a of_o his_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o for_o the_o well_o manage_v of_o their_o estate_n and_o the_o wise_a government_n of_o the_o whole_a family_n §._o sect._n 5_o the_o duty_n of_o husband_n and_o wife_n towards_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o family_n and_o these_o be_v the_o mutual_a duty_n of_o man_n and_o wife_n between_o themselves_o beside_o which_o there_o be_v diverse_a duty_n by_o they_o to_o be_v perform_v 4._o 1._o tim._n 3_o 4._o as_o they_o be_v governor_n over_o the_o family_n and_o those_o be_v either_o common_a to_o all_o the_o household_n or_o else_o special_a as_o they_o be_v parent_n over_o their_o child_n or_o master_n and_o mistress_n over_o their_o servant_n the_o common_a duty_n be_v first_o to_o rule_v they_o in_o the_o lord_n keep_v they_o in_o godly_a obedience_n and_o second_o to_o provide_v for_o they_o they_o be_v to_o be_v rule_v both_o by_o instruction_n and_o discipline_n by_o instruction_n as_o by_o doctrine_n and_o example_n by_o doctrine_n respect_v 19_o deut._n 6._o 6_o 7._o 2._o tim._n 3._o 15._o gen._n 18._o 19_o private_a catechise_n read_v of_o the_o scripture_n and_o religious_a writing_n and_o the_o public_a ministry_n by_o cause_v they_o not_o only_o to_o frequent_v it_o but_o also_o by_o teach_v they_o to_o use_v it_o aright_o both_o by_o preparation_n before_o they_o go_v to_o hear_v and_o examination_n afterward_o so_o likewise_o they_o must_v be_v no_o less_o careful_a to_o teach_v they_o by_o example_n both_o in_o their_o holy_a profession_n of_o religion_n and_o conscionable_a practice_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n know_v that_o 15._o job_n 1._o 5._o josh_n 24._o 15._o example_n especial_o of_o governor_n be_v no_o less_o powerful_a than_o precept_n either_o to_o draw_v they_o to_o good_a and_o withdraw_v they_o from_o evil_a or_o contrariwise_o unto_o which_o instruction_n discipline_n must_v be_v adjoin_v both_o by_o reward_v those_o that_o deserve_v well_o and_o correct_v they_o that_o offend_v either_o in_o word_n only_o as_o by_o reproof_n and_o threaten_n or_o in_o deed_n also_o by_o blow_n and_o stripe_n to_o be_v inflict_v in_o wisdom_n love_n and_o moderation_n final_o as_o it_o be_v their_o duty_n to_o rule_v they_o so_o also_o to_o provide_v 30._o 1._o tim._n 5._o 8._o pro._n 31._o 15_o 21._o gen._n 30._o 30._o for_o they_o all_o necessary_n as_o food_n raiment_n wage_n rest_n and_o recreation_n §._o sect._n 6_o the_o duty_n of_o parent_n and_o child_n the_o special_a duty_n of_o parent_n towards_o their_o child_n be_v that_o they_o love_v they_o with_o parentlike_a affection_n and_o take_v singular_a care_n of_o they_o and_o 10._o psal_n 103._o 13._o 2._o sam_n 18._o 33._o 1._o tim._n 5._o 10._o both_o these_o first_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o natural_a life_n in_o which_o respect_n there_o be_v require_v 1._o that_o they_o nourish_v and_o bring_v they_o up_o 2._o that_o they_o fit_v they_o for_o some_o honest_a calling_n according_a to_o their_o own_o ability_n and_o the_o disposition_n and_o gift_n of_o their_o child_n 3._o that_o they_o govern_v and_o direct_v they_o in_o matter_n of_o moment_n and_o chief_o in_o contract_a marriage_n and_o last_o 37._o gen._n 24._o 1_o 2._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 36_o 37._o that_o they_o provide_v and_o lay_v up_o for_o they_o as_o god_n shall_v give_v honest_a and_o lawful_a mean_n not_o wrong_v other_o nor_o defraud_v themselves_o of_o thing_n necessary_a 30._o
2._o cor._n 12._o 14._o 1._o tim._n 5._o 8._o gen._n 17._o 23._o exod._n 4._o 25_o 26_o luk._n 1._o 59_o 60._o pro._n 22._o 6._o &_o 19_o 18._o &_o 13._o 24._o &_o 22._o 15._o &_o 23._o 13._o gen._n 31._o 35._o math._n 21._o 30._o and_o comfortable_a in_o respect_n of_o their_o spiritual_a life_n their_o duty_n be_v as_o they_o bring_v they_o into_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n make_v not_o only_o to_o they_o but_o also_o to_o their_o seed_n so_o to_o procure_v for_o they_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o covenant_n second_o that_o they_o bring_v they_o up_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n both_o by_o instruction_n example_n &_o discipline_n last_o that_o they_o pray_v for_o they_o and_o give_v they_o their_o daily_a blessing_n the_o duty_n of_o child_n towards_o their_o parent_n be_v first_o to_o be_v answerable_a to_o they_o in_o love_n second_o to_o reverence_v they_o high_o though_o their_o state_n be_v never_o so_o mean_a in_o and_o for_o the_o lord_n 3._o lord_n levit._fw-la 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and_o also_o to_o their_o 9_o their_o 1._o pet._n 2._o 18._o gen._n 16._o 9_o correction_n and_o chastizement_n four_o that_o they_o be_v diligent_a and_o painful_a not_o idle_a and_o slothful_a five_o faithful_a and_o true_a do_v their_o work_n not_o with_o eyeservice_n but_o as_o well_o when_o their_o governor_n be_v absent_a as_o present_v six_o that_o they_o be_v quiet_a and_o patient_a be_v reprove_v and_o not_o stubborn_a give_v one_o 9_o d_o gen._n 31._o 40._o tit._n 2._o 10._o tit._n 2._o 9_o word_n for_o another_o seventh_o that_o they_o be_v secret_a and_o not_o discover_v their_o master_n secret_n eight_o that_o they_o be_v thrifty_a respect_v in_o all_o thing_n their_o master_n profit_n and_o not_o riotous_a and_o wasteful_a and_o last_o that_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o please_v they_o in_o all_o thing_n lawful_a or_o indifferent_a §._o sect._n 8_o the_o duty_n of_o minister_n and_o people_n and_o so_o much_o for_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n and_o inferior_n in_o the_o 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this_o real_a reverence_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n in_o excellency_n and_o of_o inferior_n towards_o they_o the_o special_a duty_n respect_v the_o diverse_a sort_n of_o superior_n and_o inferior_n for_o man_n be_v superior_a unto_o other_o either_o in_o excellency_n only_o or_o in_o authority_n also_o and_o government_n in_o excellency_n as_o first_o those_o who_o be_v endue_v with_o better_a gift_n whether_o inward_a or_o outward_a inward_a as_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o mind_n to_o wit_n virtue_n wisdom_n learning_n art_n and_o science_n who_o duty_n be_v that_o acknowledge_v they_o as_o talent_n lend_v unto_o they_o by_o god_n of_o which_o 10._o mat._n 25._o 14._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 7._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 10._o they_o must_v give_v a_o account_n they_o be_v not_o puff_v up_o in_o pride_n because_o they_o excel_v other_o but_o rather_o be_v the_o more_o humble_a in_o respect_n of_o that_o straight_a reckon_n which_o shall_v be_v require_v of_o they_o and_o 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to_o be_v perform_v be_v either_o common_a to_o all_o the_o member_n of_o this_o body_n which_o be_v that_o they_o 8._o they_o 2._o sam._n 24._o 17._o neh._n 1._o 4._o &_o 2._o 3._o jer._n 9_o 1._o ps_n 122._o 6_o 7_o 8._o love_v their_o country_n and_o prefer_v in_o their_o judgement_n desire_n and_o endeavour_n the_o good_a of_o it_o before_o the_o good_a of_o all_o other_o or_o of_o themselves_o or_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o superior_n and_o inferior_n as_o the_o supreme_a sovereign_n and_o magistrate_n or_o subject_n and_o people_n the_o general_a duty_n of_o the_o former_a be_v that_o as_o they_o desire_v the_o honour_n of_o parent_n 7._o parent_n 1._o pet._n 2._o 13_o 14._o gen._n 4â—_n 8._o judg._n 5._o 7._o so_o to_o carry_v themselves_o in_o all_o thing_n as_o father_n of_o their_o country_n and_o subject_n the_o special_a duty_n of_o sovereign_a prince_n be_v the_o good_a lawful_a and_o commendable_a exercise_n of_o his_o sovereign_a power_n especial_o in_o make_v good_a law_n and_o see_v they_o due_o execute_v in_o create_v and_o make_v good_a magistrate_n of_o state_n and_o contain_v they_o in_o their_o duty_n in_o show_v mercy_n unto_o those_o who_o they_o may_v lawful_o pardon_v be_v obnoxious_a to_o the_o rigour_n of_o the_o law_n and_o justice_n towards_o those_o who_o by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o the_o commonwealth_n ought_v to_o die_v in_o hear_v of_o cause_n of_o great_a importance_n which_o respect_v the_o good_a of_o the_o commonwealth_n and_o of_o particular_a person_n especial_o of_o high_a and_o last_o appeal_v in_o wage_n war_n and_o conclude_a peace_n so_o as_o they_o may_v be_v just_a profitable_a and_o safe_a for_o their_o country_n in_o all_o which_o he_o be_v to_o aim_v chief_o at_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n which_o duty_n that_o he_o may_v perform_v he_o must_v be_v qualify_v and_o furnish_v with_o many_o excellent_a virtue_n as_o 19_o as_o deut._n 17._o 19_o piety_n religion_n and_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n 4._o god_n pro._n 29._o 4._o justice_n 28._o justice_n pro._n 20._o 28._o clemency_n 16._o clemency_n deut._n 17._o 17._o pro._n 28._o 16._o bounty_n and_o liberality_n 10._o liberality_n psal_n 2._o 10._o wisdom_n and_o learning_n 23._o learning_n jos_n 1_o 6._o deut._n 31._o 23._o fortitude_n and_o courage_n 14._o courage_n pro._n 30._o 4_o 5._o eccl._n 10._o 13_o 14._o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n 3._o sobriety_n deut._n 17._o 17._o pro._n 31._o 3._o chastity_n 14._o chastity_n deut._n 17._o 20._o psal_n 131._o 1._o exod._n 18._o 21._o deut._n 1._o 13._o &_o 16._o 19_o 20._o &_o 73._o 8._o 2._o sam._n 18._o 3._o &_o 21._o 17._o lam._n 4._o 20._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 12._o psal_n 61._o 6_o 7._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 17._o pro._n 24_o 21._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 13._o rom._n 13._o 1_o 5._o rom._n 13._o 6_o 7._o mat_n 17._o 27._o &_o 22_o 21._o psal_n 82._o 1._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 13_o 14._o modesty_n and_o humility_n the_o special_a duty_n of_o magistrate_n be_v that_o in_o execute_v of_o their_o office_n they_o conscionable_o labour_v to_o advance_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o honour_n of_o their_o sovereign_n and_o the_o good_a of_o the_o whole_a commonwealth_n and_o of_o all_o the_o particular_a member_n of_o it_o unto_o which_o these_o virtue_n be_v require_v in_o they_o that_o they_o be_v man_n of_o k_o courage_n fear_v god_n lover_n of_o justice_n hater_n of_o wrong_n and_o all_o evil_a faithful_a and_o true_a free_a from_o covetousness_n and_o hater_n of_o bribe_n and_o reward_n wise_a and_o prudent_a just_a and_o unpartial_a have_v in_o judgement_n no_o respect_n of_o any_o man_n person_n the_o special_a duty_n of_o subject_n towards_o their_o sovereign_n be_v first_o a_o singular_a love_n of_o they_o approve_v by_o their_o special_a care_n of_o their_o safety_n by_o their_o high_a esteem_n of_o they_o and_o frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n for_o they_o second_o to_o honour_n and_o reverence_v they_o as_o the_o supreme_a governor_n under_o christ_n over_o all_o person_n and_o in_o all_o cause_n three_o to_o be_v obedient_a and_o subject_a unto_o they_o in_o all_o thing_n lawful_a and_o that_o in_o the_o lord_n and_o for_o conscience_n sake_n four_o to_o be_v serviceable_a and_o helpefull_a unto_o they_o both_o with_o their_o body_n and_o state_n the_o special_a duty_n of_o the_o people_n towards_o their_o magistrate_n be_v to_o love_v and_o reverence_v they_o as_o god_n deputy_n to_o submit_v themselves_o to_o their_o lawful_a commandment_n and_o punishment_n and_o final_o to_o be_v thankful_a unto_o they_o and_o ready_a with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o allow_v unto_o they_o such_o stipend_n and_o fee_n as_o be_v due_a for_o their_o maintenance_n cap._n xii_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o six_o commandment_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o this_o commandment_n and_o of_o anger_n and_o hatred_n in_o the_o four_o follow_a commandment_n be_v all_o those_o common_a virtue_n and_o duty_n require_v which_o concern_v all_o our_o neighbour_n in_o general_a and_o all_o the_o contrary_a vice_n and_o sin_n forbid_v all_o which_o concern_v either_o their_o person_n and_o life_n or_o the_o adjunct_n belong_v to_o they_o as_o their_o chastity_n good_n and_o fame_n those_o virtue_n and_o vice_n which_o respect_v the_o person_n and_o life_n be_v enjoin_v or_o forbid_v in_o the_o six_o commandment_n in_o these_o word_n thou_o shall_v not_o kill_v which_o have_v precedency_n before_o the_o other_o because_o the_o person_n and_o life_n be_v of_o great_a worth_n and_o excellency_n than_o the_o adjunct_n that_o appertain_v unto_o they_o the_o sum_n whereof_o be_v this_o that_o we_o in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o perform_v all_o duty_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o good_a of_o the_o person_n and_o preservation_n of_o the_o life_n both_o of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o and_o flee_v the_o contrary_a vice_n and_o sin_n whether_o they_o be_v inward_a or_o outward_a and_o these_o be_v either_o the_o root_n and_o fountain_n from_o whence_o the_o rest_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v as_o anger_n and_o hatred_n or_o the_o fruit_n and_o stream_n which_o arise_v and_o issue_v from_o they_o the_o first_o duty_n command_v be_v just_a anger_n against_o the_o sin_n of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o our_o 5._o eph._n 46._o 26._o mar._n 3._o 5._o self_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v that_o it_o arise_v from_o just_a cause_n and_o be_v direct_v to_o good_a end_n that_o it_o be_v in_o a_o lawful_a manner_n and_o measure_n and_o continue_v a_o fit_a and_o convenient_a time_n and_o hereunto_o be_v require_v as_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o patience_n long-suffering_a and_o mildness_n goodness_n slowness_n to_o anger_n and_o readiness_n to_o forgive_v the_o contrary_a vice_n whereof_o be_v here_o forbid_a of_o which_o i_o will_v not_o here_o speak_v have_v write_v large_o of_o it_o in_o another_o anger_n treatise_n of_o anger_n place_n the_o second_o virtue_n command_v be_v a_o holy_a hatred_n of_o our_o own_o and_o our_o neighbour_n sin_n which_o be_v always_o join_v with_o the_o love_n of_o the_o person_n 18._o levit._fw-la 19_o 17_o 18._o now_o the_o fruit_n of_o holy_a and_o just_a anger_n and_o hatred_n be_v to_o 14._o to_o pro._n 19_o 11._o &_o 10._o 12._o psal_n 38._o 13_o 14._o pass_v by_o a_o offence_n 8._o offence_n matth._n 6_o 12_o 14._o &_o 18._o 21._o col._n 3._o 13._o luk._n 17._o 3_o 4._o levit._fw-la 19_o 8._o free_o to_o forgive_v wrong_n and_o injury_n and_o even_o to_o forget_v they_o and_o to_o requite_v 44._o requite_v mat_n 5._o 44._o good_a for_o evil_a to_o those_o who_o have_v wrong_v we_o by_o 22._o by_o pro._n 25._o 21_o 22._o help_v and_o 60._o and_o psal_n 35._o 13._o act._n 7._o 60._o pray_v for_o they_o and_o final_o to_o use_v all_o 3._o all_o 1._o pet_n 3._o 8._o gen._n 23._o 4_o 6._o &_o 24._o 19_o act._n 27._o 3._o humanity_n and_o courtesy_n towards_o all_o man_n acquaintance_n and_o stranger_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o inward_a duty_n and_o virtue_n here_o require_v other_o more_o special_a fruit_n may_v be_v distinguish_v according_a to_o the_o difference_n of_o person_n towards_o who_o they_o be_v refer_v as_o first_o if_o our_o neighbour_n be_v in_o prosperity_n we_o be_v not_o to_o envy_v they_o if_o they_o be_v our_o superior_n nor_o to_o emulate_v they_o be_v our_o equal_n nor_o to_o disdain_v they_o be_v our_o inferior_n but_o contrariwise_o 29._o contrariwise_o num._n 11_o 29._o act._n 26._o 29._o wish_v unto_o they_o all_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o have_v or_o they_o want_v and_o congratulate_v their_o welfare_n and_o communicate_v with_o they_o in_o our_o 26._o our_o rom._n 12_o 15._o 1._o cor._n 12._o 26._o rejoice_v at_o their_o happiness_n if_o they_o
serve_v god_n by_o fast_v and_o prayer_n but_o also_o have_v so_o train_v up_o her_o maid_n in_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n that_o they_o be_v fit_a to_o bear_v her_o company_n by_o which_o example_n we_o learn_v that_o there_o be_v no_o distraction_n so_o great_a no_o employment_n so_o weighty_a which_o shall_v hinder_v any_o governor_n of_o family_n from_o performance_n of_o the_o like_a duty_n §._o sect._n 2_o diverse_a reason_n which_o may_v move_v governor_n to_o the_o performance_n of_o this_o duty_n to_o which_o end_n let_v we_o consider_v first_o that_o every_o family_n be_v a_o member_n and_o part_n of_o the_o whole_a body_n which_o ought_v to_o resemble_v it_o in_o nature_n and_o government_n 15._o col._n 4._o 15._o and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o particular_a church_n in_o which_o the_o public_a duty_n be_v private_o to_o be_v perform_v as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o whereas_o he_o salute_v nymphas_n and_o the_o church_n which_o be_v in_o his_o house_n and_o the_o master_n of_o the_o family_n represent_v the_o minister_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o house_n the_o people_n in_o the_o congregation_n who_o be_v to_o be_v govern_v and_o instruct_v by_o he_o whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n will_v not_o have_v wife_n and_o woman_n to_o speak_v in_o the_o church_n and_o public_o to_o propound_v their_o doubt_n in_o the_o assembly_n but_o to_o crave_v resolution_n of_o their_o husband_n at_o home_n second_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o inferior_n be_v set_v under_o our_o government_n 35._o 1._o cor._n 14._o 35._o not_o as_o bruit_n creature_n but_o as_o reasonable_a man_n and_o therefore_o that_o not_o their_o body_n and_o bodily_a employment_n alone_o be_v commit_v unto_o our_o charge_n for_o government_n and_o direction_n but_o their_o soul_n likewise_o that_o they_o may_v be_v train_v up_o by_o we_o in_o all_o religious_a duty_n and_o spiritual_a exercise_n for_o which_o we_o shall_v give_v a_o account_n unto_o god_n how_o we_o have_v endeavour_v to_o make_v they_o to_o thrive_v under_o we_o in_o the_o growth_n of_o christianity_n and_o fit_v they_o for_o the_o service_n of_o god_n as_o well_o as_o how_o we_o have_v teach_v they_o their_o trade_n and_o in_o what_o sort_n they_o shall_v demean_v themselves_o towards_o we_o in_o our_o service_n so_o that_o if_o we_o take_v no_o further_a care_n of_o they_o then_o we_o do_v of_o our_o beast_n that_o be_v only_o so_o to_o govern_v feed_v and_o order_v they_o as_o that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_v for_o earthly_a employment_n and_o for_o the_o advance_v of_o our_o worldly_a profit_n when_o that_o their_o soul_n perish_v through_o our_o negligence_n their_o blood_n will_v be_v upon_o our_o head_n and_o we_o shall_v have_v a_o fearful_a account_n to_o make_v at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n three_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o family_n be_v the_o seminary_n of_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n and_o as_o a_o private_a school_n wherein_o child_n and_o servant_n be_v fit_v for_o 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we_o do_v stir_v up_o and_o increase_v god_n grace_n in_o our_o own_o heart_n as_o well_o as_o in_o they_o for_o hereby_o we_o shall_v move_v the_o lord_n to_o impart_v unto_o we_o a_o large_a measure_n of_o his_o gift_n when_o as_o we_o do_v so_o free_o communicate_v they_o to_o the_o use_n of_o our_o brethren_n and_o to_o impart_v his_o will_n and_o counsel_n unto_o we_o when_o as_o with_o abraham_n we_o 19_o gen._n 18._o 19_o will_v teach_v they_o unto_o our_o child_n and_o household_n we_o shall_v learn_v much_o in_o teach_v other_o because_o it_o will_v give_v we_o occasion_n to_o set_v our_o wit_n more_o serious_o for_o the_o find_v out_o of_o the_o truth_n then_o in_o our_o private_a study_n and_o meditation_n and_o much_o clear_a our_o judgement_n when_o we_o labour_v to_o deliver_v the_o thing_n that_o we_o teach_v plain_o and_o distinct_o which_o be_v before_o confuse_o heap_v up_o together_o in_o our_o understanding_n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o whole_a lump_n we_o shall_v 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mat._n 12._o 50._o great_a honour_n and_o be_v make_v of_o god_n own_o privy_a council_n by_o the_o illumination_n of_o his_o spirit_n yea_o next_o a_o kin_n to_o our_o saviour_n christ_n that_o god_n will_v hear_v all_o our_o prayer_n for_o the_o blind_a man_n can_v see_v this_o that_o if_o any_o 31._o joh._n 9_o 31._o man_n be_v a_o worshipper_n of_o god_n and_o do_v his_o will_n he_o he_o hear_v and_o if_o in_o our_o petition_n we_o desire_v that_o god_n will_v may_v be_v do_v in_o we_o we_o be_v sure_a to_o have_v 14._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 14._o they_o grant_v as_o the_o apostle_n john_n tell_v us._n final_o that_o those_o only_o shall_v attain_v unto_o everlasting_a life_n who_o endeavour_n in_o all_o thing_n to_o do_v god_n will_v for_o he_o that_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n abide_v for_o ever_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 17._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 17._o and_o not_o he_o that_o say_v lord_n lord_n shall_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n 21._o mat._n 7._o 21._o but_o 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unto_o themselves_o and_o other_o last_o among_o superior_n in_o excellency_n we_o be_v to_o number_v benefactor_n who_o duty_n be_v to_o give_v 34._o 2._o cor._n 9_o 7._o luk._n 6._o 33_o 34._o their_o benefit_n cheerful_o without_o grudge_v and_o quarrelsome_a wrangle_n which_o displease_v more_o than_o the_o gift_n content_v second_o to_o give_v free_o and_o not_o with_o sordid_a respect_n of_o great_a advantage_n three_o speedy_o while_o 28._o pro._n 3._o 28._o there_o be_v power_n in_o their_o hand_n and_o not_o after_o many_o delay_n four_o discreet_o make_v choice_n either_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o party_n worth_n or_o at_o least_o 40._o mat._n 25._o 40._o present_a necessity_n and_o not_o rash_o and_o careless_o which_o be_v rather_o through_o neglect_n of_o the_o gift_n then_o for_o love_n of_o the_o party_n upon_o who_o it_o be_v bestow_v last_o have_v bestow_v benefit_n they_o must_v not_o boast_v of_o they_o to_o other_o nor_o 5._o jam._n 1._o 5._o insult_v over_o the_o 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through_o sloth_n to_o 2._o 2._o sam._n 11._o 2._o remit_v something_o of_o his_o spiritual_a exercise_n in_o which_o he_o have_v be_v former_o zealous_a be_v leave_v unto_o himself_o to_o fall_v into_o tentation_n god_n withdraw_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n and_o so_o be_v overtake_v of_o foul_a and_o gross_a sin_n second_o without_o this_o daily_a exercise_n we_o shall_v soon_o fall_v off_o from_o all_o power_n of_o godliness_n and_o grow_v by_o degree_n from_o bad_a to_o worse_o till_o there_o be_v no_o print_n of_o goodness_n remain_v in_o us._n for_o our_o course_n and_o proceed_n in_o piety_n be_v no_o natural_a motion_n but_o against_o the_o current_n and_o
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time_n clean_o sweep_v of_o god_n grace_n and_o garnish_v 44._o matth._n 12._o 44._o with_o the_o hellish_a ornament_n of_o vice_n and_o sin_n he_o will_v enter_v into_o we_o and_o take_v possession_n reserve_v we_o for_o his_o own_o use_n and_o therefore_o it_o behove_v we_o with_o like_a diligence_n to_o prevent_v his_o wile_n and_o malice_n by_o keep_v our_o soul_n continual_o furnish_v with_o god_n grace_n and_o ourselves_o exercise_v in_o all_o christian_a duty_n that_o so_o we_o may_v never_o be_v at_o leisure_n to_o admit_v of_o his_o tentation_n and_o see_v this_o evil_a one_o be_v ready_a even_o whilst_o we_o sleep_v to_o sow_v his_o tare_n of_o tentation_n in_o our_o heart_n a_o ground_n too_o fruitful_a for_o such_o a_o grain_n 25._o matth._n 13._o 25._o our_o care_n must_v be_v with_o like_a diligence_n to_o cast_v out_o this_o hellish_a seed_n that_o it_o take_v no_o root_n or_o if_o it_o have_v to_o weed_n they_o out_o as_o soon_o as_o they_o have_v sprout_v up_o and_o do_v outward_o appear_v in_o our_o word_n or_o action_n §._o sect._n 5_o another_o reason_n take_v from_o our_o call_n and_o profession_n the_o six_o reason_n to_o move_v we_o to_o this_o daily_a exercise_n be_v take_v from_o our_o call_n and_o profession_n for_o we_o be_v citizen_n of_o heaven_n and_o pilgrim_n on_o 2._o phil._n 3._o 20._o col._n 3._o 2._o earth_n and_o therefore_o though_o our_o body_n be_v here_o beneath_o yet_o our_o conversation_n shall_v be_v in_o heaven_n and_o our_o mind_n and_o affection_n shall_v be_v on_o thing_n above_o our_o speech_n shall_v be_v of_o those_o thing_n that_o concern_v our_o own_o country_n and_o in_o all_o our_o action_n we_o must_v endeavour_v to_o further_a our_o journey_n towards_o our_o heavenly_a home_n neither_o must_v we_o one_o while_n go_v forward_o and_o another_o while_n backward_o or_o idle_o sit_v still_o we_o must_v not_o one_o part_n of_o the_o day_n go_v in_o the_o right_a way_n and_o in_o another_o part_n err_v and_o wander_v in_o the_o byway_n of_o sin_n but_o we_o must_v be_v still_o go_v forward_o and_o hold_v the_o right_a road_n never_o turn_v out_o of_o it_o till_o we_o come_v to_o our_o heavenly_a home_n we_o be_v call_v to_o be_v god_n servant_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o divide_v our_o service_n between_o he_o and_o the_o world_n see_v it_o be_v fit_a we_o do_v only_o his_o work_n from_o who_o we_o receive_v so_o liberal_a wage_n neither_o can_v we_o serve_v god_n and_o mammon_n which_o be_v of_o so_o contrary_a a_o disposition_n but_o whilst_o we_o incline_v to_o the_o â—4_n mat._n 6._o â—4_n one_o we_o must_v of_o necessity_n neglect_v the_o other_o as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v us._n we_o be_v call_v to_o be_v his_o soldier_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v only_o fight_v his_o battle_n and_o not_o spend_v some_o part_n of_o our_o life_n and_o strength_n in_o his_o service_n and_o some_o part_n in_o fight_v on_o the_o devil_n side_n by_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o contrary_a to_o the_o light_n of_o our_o own_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n neglect_v holy_a duty_n and_o run_v on_o in_o such_o course_n as_o be_v displease_v unto_o god_n we_o be_v call_v to_o be_v god_n labourer_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v intend_v our_o business_n that_o it_o may_v prosper_v in_o our_o hand_n and_o not_o undo_v in_o one_o day_n that_o which_o we_o have_v do_v in_o another_o we_o must_v not_o like_o unskilful_a husbandman_n sometime_o plant_v and_o soon_o after_o pluck_v they_o up_o one_o while_o sow_v good_a seed_n &_o another_o while_n tare_n nor_o like_o foolish_a bvilder_n pull_v down_o one_o day_n what_o we_o have_v set_v up_o in_o another_o nor_o like_o unfaithful_a watchman_n one_o while_o sit_v in_o the_o watch_n tower_n and_o soon_o after_o slothful_o sleep_v and_o give_v over_o our_o charge_n nor_o like_o careless_a pilot_n guide_v the_o ship_n one_o day_n towards_o the_o wish_a haven_n and_o the_o next_o through_o sloth_n and_o negligence_n let_v it_o roam_v whither_o the_o wind_n and_o tide_n will_v carry_v it_o till_o it_o run_v upon_o the_o sand_n &_o split_v itself_o against_o the_o rock_n but_o we_o must_v in_o the_o whole_a &_o daily_a course_n of_o our_o life_n give_v all_o diligence_n to_o make_v our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a by_o hold_v 10._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 10._o a_o constant_a and_o continual_a course_n in_o the_o christian_a exercise_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 6_o the_o last_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o uncertainty_n of_o our_o life_n the_o last_o reason_n to_o move_v we_o unto_o the_o continual_a and_o daily_a exercise_n of_o christian_a duty_n be_v take_v from_o the_o uncertainty_n of_o our_o life_n and_o 46._o mat._n 24._o 46._o when_o by_o death_n we_o shall_v be_v call_v to_o judgement_n for_o see_v we_o know_v not_o at_o what_o time_n our_o master_n will_v come_v it_o shall_v be_v our_o wisdom_n to_o keep_v our_o account_n always_o even_o that_o we_o may_v be_v ready_a at_o all_o time_n without_o fear_n to_o yield_v up_o our_o reckon_n and_o to_o carry_v ourselves_o continual_o like_o wise_a and_o faithful_a servant_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o holy_a righteous_a and_o christian_a duty_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v bless_v when_o our_o lord_n come_v upon_o the_o sudden_a shall_v find_v we_o so_o do_v and_o because_o we_o be_v uncertain_a when_o the_o bridegroom_n will_v come_v let_v we_o like_o the_o five_o wise_a virgin_n 2._o mat._n 25._o 1_o 2._o have_v our_o lamp_n and_o oil_n of_o faith_n and_o light_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n always_o prepare_v that_o so_o we_o may_v enter_v with_o he_o into_o the_o marriage_n chamber_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n and_o there_o eternal_o solace_v
for_o our_o private_a prayer_n in_o the_o morning_n respect_v the_o time_n when_o it_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v of_o which_o though_o i_o can_v give_v no_o necessary_a rule_n because_o all_o man_n occasion_n and_o opportunity_n be_v not_o alike_o yet_o for_o the_o great_a part_n it_o be_v most_o convenient_a that_o we_o do_v it_o betimes_o as_o soon_o as_o we_o be_v ready_a before_o we_o undertake_v any_o worldly_a business_n and_o have_v our_o mind_n take_v up_o with_o any_o earthly_a thought_n because_o we_o shall_v then_o be_v most_o free_a from_o all_o encumbrance_n which_o may_v distract_v we_o in_o this_o holy_a exercise_n and_o make_v we_o less_o fit_a to_o perform_v it_o as_o we_o ought_v as_o also_o because_o if_o we_o offer_v unto_o god_n the_o first_o fruit_n of_o our_o thought_n and_o affection_n they_o will_v sanctify_v all_o our_o follow_a endeavour_n and_o season_v they_o so_o with_o holiness_n that_o they_o will_v become_v more_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n or_o if_o some_o extraordinary_a occasion_n and_o weighty_a business_n have_v cause_v we_o to_o defer_v it_o our_o second_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o do_v not_o neglect_v it_o altogether_o but_o sequester_v our_o mind_n and_o affection_n from_o all_o earthly_a thought_n and_o worldly_a employment_n we_o must_v take_v the_o next_o and_o best_a opportunity_n which_o shall_v be_v offer_v unto_o we_o and_o think_v no_o excuse_n or_o business_n so_o important_a as_o may_v make_v we_o utter_o to_o omit_v it_o §._o sect._n 7_o of_o prayer_n with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o family_n the_o next_o duty_n of_o piety_n after_o our_o private_a prayer_n be_v prayer_n with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o family_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v ordinary_o by_o the_o master_n and_o governor_n who_o be_v to_o be_v the_o mouth_n of_o the_o rest_n to_o commend_v they_o and_o their_o suit_n unto_o god_n for_o according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o patriarch_n and_o holy_a man_n in_o time_n past_a he_o ought_v to_o be_v not_o only_o a_o governor_n to_o rule_v they_o and_o a_o prophet_n to_o teach_v and_o instruct_v they_o but_o also_o a_o priest_n to_o offer_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n not_o only_o for_o himself_o but_o also_o for_o all_o those_o that_o be_v commit_v to_o his_o charge_n neither_o ought_v any_o man_n to_o think_v that_o he_o may_v be_v exempt_v from_o this_o duty_n or_o that_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o honour_n and_o greatness_n he_o may_v be_v privilege_v from_o this_o holy_a service_n unto_o god_n and_o as_o a_o inferior_a duty_n delegate_v it_o to_o his_o deputy_n if_o he_o himself_o be_v able_a to_o perform_v it_o but_o rather_o with_o the_o holy_a patriarch_n to_o esteem_v it_o a_o honourable_a prerogative_n which_o he_o will_v no_o more_o put_v off_o from_o himself_o to_o another_o than_o he_o will_v the_o regiment_n and_o government_n of_o his_o house_n and_o family_n much_o less_o must_v we_o think_v it_o sufficient_a that_o we_o have_v 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grace_n no_o more_o than_o abana_n and_o 12._o 2._o king_n 5._o 12._o pharpar_n for_o the_o cleanse_n of_o naaman_n leprosy_n though_o as_o good_a water_n as_o jordan_n because_o god_n have_v not_o ordain_v and_o sanctify_v read_v to_o be_v so_o ordinary_a and_o effectual_a a_o mean_n for_o the_o beget_n of_o his_o grace_n in_o we_o as_o 17._o rom._n 10._o 17._o the_o word_n preach_v and_o the_o mean_n themselves_o have_v no_o other_o virtue_n and_o vigour_n in_o they_o but_o as_o they_o be_v his_o ordinance_n which_o be_v make_v effectual_a by_o his_o blessing_n final_o as_o we_o must_v use_v all_o diligence_n in_o all_o good_a mean_n which_o may_v strengthen_v we_o to_o god_n service_n so_o also_o in_o shun_v or_o remove_v all_o let_n and_o impediment_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v hinder_v in_o holy_a duty_n and_o the_o mean_n become_v uneffectual_a or_o less_o powerful_a to_o those_o good_a end_n for_o which_o we_o use_v they_o for_o as_o he_o who_o will_v be_v rich_a be_v not_o only_o diligent_a in_o all_o good_a mean_n which_o may_v improve_v his_o state_n but_o also_o in_o shun_v the_o contrary_a as_o prodigality_n excess_n in_o diet_n and_o apparel_n and_o the_o company_n of_o wasteful_a and_o riotous_a person_n and_o as_o he_o who_o desire_v to_o preserve_v his_o health_n be_v not_o careful_a alone_o to_o eat_v wholesome_a meat_n but_o shun_v also_o the_o mean_n with_o like_a care_n which_o will_v hinder_v good_a concoction_n so_o must_v we_o take_v the_o like_a course_n if_o we_o will_v thrive_v in_o our_o spiritual_a estate_n and_o have_v our_o soul_n healthy_a and_o strong_a in_o save_v grace_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a and_o able_a for_o the_o well_o performance_n of_o all_o
christian_a duty_n §._o sect._n 2_o diverse_a reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o diligence_n first_o because_o god_n require_v it_o and_o thus_o we_o see_v what_o diligence_n and_o labour_n we_o be_v to_o use_v in_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n let_v we_o now_o consider_v of_o the_o reason_n and_o motive_n which_o may_v 23._o deut._n 6._o 17._o psal_n 119._o 4._o ezra_n 7._o 23._o persuade_v we_o hereunto_o and_o first_o this_o diligence_n must_v be_v use_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n because_o god_n require_v it_o at_o our_o hand_n you_o shall_v diligent_o keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o the_o lord_n your_o god_n and_o his_o testimony_n and_o statute_n which_o he_o have_v command_v thou_o of_o which_o commandment_n david_n take_v notice_n thou_o have_v say_v he_o command_v we_o to_o keep_v thy_o precept_n diligent_o and_o ezra_n like_o a_o good_a governor_n back_v it_o with_o all_o his_o authority_n whatsoever_o be_v command_v by_o the_o god_n of_o heaven_n let_v it_o be_v diligent_o do_v etc._n etc._n unto_o this_o diligence_n the_o apostle_n exhort_v in_o whatsoever_o office_n or_o duty_n we_o undertake_v 8._o rom._n 12._o 6_o 7_o 8._o and_o contrariwise_o dissuade_v from_o be_v slothful_a in_o any_o business_n 11._o vers_fw-la 11._o especial_o in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n unto_o which_o he_o require_v fervency_n of_o spirit_n more_o especial_o this_o diligence_n be_v require_v in_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enrich_v with_o all_o virtue_n and_o save_a grace_n so_o the_o apostle_n peter_n give_v all_o diligence_n add_v to_o your_o faith_n virtue_n and_o to_o virtue_n knowledge_n 10._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 5._o vers_fw-la 10._o etc._n etc._n and_o in_o get_v thereby_o assurance_n of_o our_o salvation_n give_v diligence_n to_o make_v your_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a and_o above_o all_o in_o the_o religious_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n take_v you_o heed_n watch_n 33._o mark_n 13._o 33._o and_o pray_v and_o of_o his_o holy_a apostle_n pray_v continual_o in_o every_o thing_n give_v 10._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 17._o 18._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 10._o thanks_n and_o again_o continue_v in_o prayer_n and_o watch_v in_o the_o same_o with_o thanksgiving_n of_o which_o laborious_a diligence_n and_o unwearied_a industry_n we_o have_v they_o for_o example_n of_o their_o own_o precept_n for_o not_o only_o in_o the_o painful_a labour_n of_o his_o apostolic_a ministry_n this_o holy_a apostle_n exceed_v all_o the_o rest_n but_o also_o in_o attain_v unto_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o in_o the_o exercise_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o forget_v those_o which_o be_v behind_o he_o reach_v forth_o unto_o 14._o phil._n 3._o 13._o 14._o those_o thing_n which_o be_v before_o and_o press_v towards_o the_o mark_n for_o the_o price_n of_o the_o high_a call_n of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n but_o above_o all_o example_n of_o this_o diligence_n be_v that_o of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o time_n be_v whole_o employ_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n spend_v the_o day_n in_o preach_v and_o work_v miracle_n and_o the_o night_n in_o pray_v yea_o with_o such_o unwearied_a diligence_n he_o perform_v these_o function_n of_o his_o office_n that_o the_o weariness_n of_o his_o travel_n can_v make_v he_o weary_a of_o these_o work_n yea_o he_o prefer_v the_o do_v of_o these_o duty_n before_o the_o satisfy_n of_o his_o hunger_n and_o esteem_v it_o as_o his_o meat_n and_o drink_v to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o he_o that_o send_v he_o now_o as_o god_n require_v 34._o joh._n 4._o 34._o this_o diligence_n and_o pain_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n so_o do_v he_o much_o approve_v it_o wheresoever_o he_o find_v it_o as_o in_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o church_n of_o ephesus_n i_o know_v thy_o work_n and_o thy_o labour_n and_o thy_o patience_n and_o in_o the_o 2._o apoc._n 2._o 2._o servant_n who_o have_v well_o employ_v his_o master_n talent_n well_o do_v good_a and_o 26_o math._n 25._o 21_o 26_o faithful_a servant_n etc._n etc._n so_o do_v he_o much_o abhor_v sloth_n and_o negligence_n in_o his_o service_n as_o appear_v in_o his_o sharp_a reproof_n of_o the_o unprofitable_a servant_n who_o have_v hide_v his_o lord_n talon_n in_o a_o napkin_n thou_o wicked_a and_o slothful_a servant_n etc._n etc._n brand_a he_o with_o the_o name_n of_o wickedness_n because_o of_o his_o slothfulness_n and_o not_o because_o he_o have_v riotous_o misspend_v his_o talon_n or_o spoil_v his_o fellow_n of_o those_o talent_n which_o be_v commit_v unto_o they_o but_o because_o through_o his_o idleness_n and_o negligence_n he_o have_v be_v unprofitable_a to_o his_o master_n §_o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o reward_n promise_v to_o the_o diligent_a second_o the_o manifold_a and_o great_a benefit_n wherewith_o the_o lord_n rich_a in_o mercy_n towards_o all_o who_o diligent_o serve_v he_o will_v liberal_o reward_v their_o labour_n may_v serve_v as_o a_o effectual_a reason_n to_o incite_v we_o to_o this_o duty_n for_o we_o can_v serve_v a_o more_o bountiful_a master_n nor_o employ_v our_o labour_n to_o better_a advantage_n then_o in_o perform_v unto_o he_o our_o duty_n with_o all_o diligence_n see_v he_o will_v suffer_v none_o of_o our_o pain_n to_o be_v spend_v in_o vain_a but_o will_v proportion_v our_o wage_n according_a to_o the_o greatness_n of_o our_o work_n in_o this_o life_n he_o bestow_v upon_o those_o who_o be_v diligent_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n not_o only_o a_o large_a measure_n of_o his_o temporal_a benefit_n and_o his_o blessing_n upon_o they_o whereby_o they_o become_v true_o profitable_a for_o their_o use_n according_a to_o those_o many_o and_o gracious_a promise_n which_o in_o his_o law_n he_o have_v make_v unto_o etc._n deut._n 28._o 1_o 2._o etc._n etc._n they_o but_o also_o inrich_v their_o soul_n with_o the_o treasure_n of_o his_o spiritual_a grace_n for_o we_o can_v be_v no_o more_o ready_a to_o use_v the_o mean_n than_o the_o lord_n be_v to_o 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we_o give_v all_o diligence_n in_o add_v one_o grace_n and_o virtue_n unto_o another_o the_o same_o apostle_n assure_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v never_o fall_v and_o the_o apostle_n in_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o hebrew_n remember_v the_o work_n of_o piety_n and_o mercy_n which_o have_v be_v perform_v by_o some_o of_o the_o faithful_a desire_v other_o to_o show_v 11._o heb._n 6._o 11_o 11._o the_o same_o diligence_n to_o their_o full_a assurance_n of_o hope_n unto_o the_o end_n and_o that_o they_o will_v not_o be_v slothful_a but_o follower_n of_o they_o who_o through_o faith_n and_o patience_n inherit_v the_o promise_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o this_o diligence_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n be_v in_o many_o respect_v most_o necessary_a three_o the_o necessity_n of_o this_o diligence_n in_o holy_a duty_n may_v move_v we_o to_o embrace_v and_o use_v it_o for_o if_o in_o civil_a and_o worldly_a thing_n no_o great_a matter_n be_v achieve_v without_o pain_n and_o diligence_n how_o much_o 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dishonour_v our_o lord_n and_o master_n &_o wear_v his_o livery_n to_o do_v he_o shame_n yea_o also_o disgrace_v ourselves_o while_o we_o do_v discover_v our_o gross_a hypocrisy_n in_o not_o answer_v to_o our_o profession_n nor_o perform_v such_o holy_a duty_n as_o be_v suitable_a unto_o it_o whereby_o we_o shall_v move_v the_o lord_n in_o his_o just_a displeasure_n to_o pull_v our_o livery_n over_o our_o ear_n and_o so_o uncase_v we_o to_o lay_v open_a our_o hypocrisy_n to_o our_o shame_n and_o to_o turn_v we_o out_o of_o door_n this_o may_v move_v we_o also_o to_o fight_v courageous_o under_o his_o standard_n against_o the_o spiritual_a enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n see_v if_o we_o slip_v out_o of_o his_o camp_n after_o we_o have_v receive_v this_o pres-money_n and_o run_v away_o we_o deserve_v death_n by_o our_o apostasy_n or_o if_o we_o cowardly_o yield_v unto_o the_o assault_n and_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o do_v not_o fight_v valiant_o and_o perform_v faithful_a service_n to_o our_o grand-captain_n even_o unto_o the_o death_n we_o be_v well_o worthy_a to_o be_v cashier_v to_o have_v no_o part_n in_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o victory_n nor_o any_o portion_n of_o joy_n in_o his_o heavenly_a triumph_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n further_v we_o in_o godliness_n as_o we_o be_v thereby_o ingraft_v into_o christ_n more_o special_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n be_v to_o the_o worthy_a receiver_n a_o notable_a mean_n to_o enable_v we_o unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n first_o because_o 27._o gal._n 3._o 26_o 27._o thereby_o we_o be_v sacramental_o ingraft_v into_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n and_o make_v member_n of_o his_o body_n spiritual_o by_o faith_n as_o we_o be_v outward_o initiate_v enter_v and_o admit_v by_o the_o congregation_n as_o member_n of_o the_o visible_a church_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n you_o be_v all_o the_o child_n of_o god_n by_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n 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kill_n and_o crucify_a of_o the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o their_o spiritual_a quicken_n unto_o holiness_n and_o new_a obedience_n and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n draw_v from_o our_o baptism_n effectual_a argument_n to_o persuade_v we_o unto_o and_o work_v in_o we_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n how_o shall_v we_o say_v he_o that_o be_v dead_a to_o sin_n live_v any_o long_o therein_o know_v you_o not_o that_o so_o many_o of_o we_o as_o be_v baptize_v into_o jesus_n christ_n be_v baptize_v into_o his_o death_n therefore_o we_o be_v bury_v with_o he_o by_o baptism_n into_o death_n that_o like_a as_o christ_n be_v raise_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a by_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o father_n even_o so_o we_o also_o shall_v walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n for_o if_o we_o have_v be_v plant_v together_o in_o the_o likeness_n of_o his_o death_n we_o shall_v be_v also_o in_o the_o likeness_n of_o his_o resurrection_n know_v this_o that_o our_o old_a man_n be_v crucify_v with_o he_o that_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n may_v be_v destroy_v that_o henceforth_o we_o shall_v not_o serve_v sin_n etc._n etc._n §._o sect._n 4_o second_o as_o it_o be_v the_o sacrament_n of_o our_o new-birth_n second_o baptism_n do_v enable_v we_o unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o it_o be_v the_o sacrament_n of_o our_o regeneration_n and_o new-birth_n not_o only_o signify_v but_o seal_v and_o assure_v yea_o powerful_o convey_v to_o the_o worthy_a receiver_n by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o god_n spirit_n which_o powerful_o work_v together_o with_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n the_o spiritual_a life_n of_o grace_n potential_o to_o the_o elect_a infant_n as_o they_o potential_o have_v faith_n and_o by_o god_n decree_n be_v ordain_v to_o believe_v and_o actual_o to_o those_o who_o by_o faith_n apply_v unto_o themselves_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n by_o which_o spiritual_a life_n and_o quicken_a power_n they_o be_v enable_v according_a unto_o their_o age_n and_o growth_n in_o christ_n to_o move_v and_o work_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n even_o as_o the_o child_n which_o be_v newborn_a move_v as_o soon_o as_o it_o live_v first_o more_o weak_o and_o afterward_o more_o strong_o as_o it_o increase_v in_o age_n and_o growth_n in_o strength_n and_o stature_n neither_o be_v the_o virtue_n of_o baptism_n thus_o quicken_a we_o to_o newness_n of_o life_n to_o be_v limit_v and_o restrain_v to_o the_o time_n past_a or_o to_o the_o present_a act_n of_o administration_n as_o though_o it_o do_v no_o more_o but_o purge_n and_o cleanse_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n past_a and_o mortify_v our_o original_a sin_n in_o which_o we_o be_v bear_v or_o raise_v we_o who_o be_v dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n unto_o the_o first_o beginning_n of_o spiritual_a life_n and_o motion_n bring_v we_o as_o it_o be_v to_o the_o birth_n and_o then_o utter_o leave_v we_o to_o be_v nurse_v and_o nourish_v by_o 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and_o narrow_a gate_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o impediment_n arise_v from_o worldly_a care_n the_o care_n also_o of_o this_o world_n be_v a_o great_a impediment_n to_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o first_o they_o hinder_v we_o from_o perform_v religious_a duty_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o 40._o math._n 22._o 5._o luk._n 14._o 18._o and_o 9_o 59_o 61._o luk._n 10._o 40._o example_n of_o those_o who_o be_v invite_v to_o the_o marriage_n supper_n of_o the_o king_n son_n refuse_v to_o come_v and_o of_o those_o who_o be_v call_v to_o be_v christ_n disciple_n be_v so_o take_v up_o with_o the_o care_n of_o their_o worldly_a business_n that_o they_o can_v find_v no_o present_a leisure_n to_o follow_v christ_n yea_o of_o martha_n herself_o who_o though_o she_o be_v a_o good_a woman_n yet_o be_v so_o cumber_v with_o care_n in_o provide_v for_o christ_n entertainment_n that_o she_o can_v find_v no_o time_n to_o hear_v his_o heavenly_a sermon_n and_o envy_v her_o sister_n for_o perform_v this_o 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not_o in_o 6._o deut_n 26._o 27._o gal._n 3._o 10._o jam._n 2._o 10._o psal_n 119._o 6._o all_o that_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v it_o that_o he_o who_o break_v one_o commandment_n be_v guilty_a of_o all_o that_o he_o who_o true_o fear_v god_n have_v respect_n with_o david_n to_o all_o his_o commandment_n because_o he_o be_v equal_o the_o author_n of_o they_o all_o and_o require_v obedience_n to_o one_o as_o well_o as_o another_o final_o that_o some_o few_o sin_n retain_v can_v keep_v possession_n for_o the_o devil_n as_o well_o as_o many_o wound_v the_o conscience_n harden_v the_o heart_n and_o on_o all_o occasion_n make_v a_o easy_a entrance_n for_o all_o their_o fellow_n so_o also_o it_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o this_o security_n when_o as_o we_o do_v not_o yield_v obedience_n with_o the_o whole_a man_n inward_a as_o well_o as_o outward_a with_o the_o heart_n as_o well_o as_o with_o the_o tongue_n and_o hand_n secret_o in_o our_o closet_n as_o well_o as_o 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to_o right_a end_n but_o be_v do_v out_o of_o carnal_a motive_n and_o sinister_a respect_n as_o when_o we_o leave_v sin_n and_o perform_v good_a duty_n not_o out_o of_o faith_n and_o the_o true_a love_n and_o fear_n of_o god_n but_o out_o of_o self-love_n and_o love_n of_o the_o world_n when_o as_o we_o be_v move_v hereunto_o by_o pleasure_n reward_n or_o punishment_n and_o aim_v rather_o at_o our_o own_o then_o god_n glory_n and_o be_v guide_v and_o direct_v in_o all_o our_o action_n not_o by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n but_o by_o carnal_a reason_n proceed_v stay_v and_o turn_v back_o as_o it_o sugge_v unto_o we_o worldly_a inducement_n or_o discouragement_n for_o as_o it_o be_v a_o sign_n that_o abraham_n true_o fear_v god_n when_o as_o he_o 12._o gen._n 22._o 12._o yield_v absolute_a obedience_n to_o god_n command_n and_o word_n without_o take_v any_o advice_n from_o carnal_a reason_n so_o be_v it_o a_o sign_n of_o carnal_a security_n when_o as_o we_o only_o so_o far_o forth_o take_v 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itself_o why_o shall_v any_o hire_n entice_v we_o to_o neglect_v his_o service_n and_o to_o serve_v satan_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o lust_n by_o commit_v any_o know_a sin_n unless_o it_o be_v of_o equal_a value_n to_o that_o gift_n that_o god_n have_v give_v to_o we_o and_o for_o we_o that_o he_o may_v redeem_v we_o from_o all_o iniquity_n and_o appropriate_v we_o unto_o himself_o for_o his_o own_o service_n but_o ten_o thousand_o world_n can_v match_v this_o gift_n and_o why_o then_o shall_v we_o lose_v the_o benefit_n of_o it_o by_o neglect_v the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o hire_v ourselves_o to_o work_v wickedness_n for_o the_o base_a hire_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o the_o work_n of_o redemption_n shall_v move_v we_o to_o serve_v our_o redeemer_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n again_o as_o christ_n our_o saviour_n give_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n his_o father_n so_o also_o the_o great_a work_n of_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o he_o may_v serve_v 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tentation_n of_o the_o devil_n hunger_n weariness_n the_o persecution_n scorn_n reproach_n and_o slander_n of_o the_o world_n and_o wicked_a man_n and_o those_o especial_o which_o he_o endure_v a_o little_a before_o his_o death_n for_o he_o be_v betray_v by_o his_o own_o apostle_n and_o forsake_v by_o the_o rest_n apprehend_v by_o his_o enemy_n and_o by_o they_o most_o injurious_o and_o barbarous_o abuse_v and_o hale_v from_o one_o judgement_n seat_n to_o another_o false_o accuse_v wrongful_o condemn_v blindfolded_a buffet_v rail_v at_o spit_v upon_o scorn_v and_o mock_v whip_v crown_v with_o thorn_n and_o crucify_v and_o so_o suffer_v for_o we_o that_o cruel_a ignominious_a and_o accurse_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n and_o his_o father_n wrath_n due_a to_o our_o sin_n which_o make_v he_o to_o sweat_v drop_n of_o blood_n and_o under_o the_o weight_n of_o this_o intolerable_a burden_n to_o complain_v as_o a_o man_n forlorn_a and_o forsake_v of_o god_n all_o which_o he_o willing_o meek_o and_o patient_o suffer_v for_o we_o that_o he_o may_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o enemy_n and_o purchase_v we_o unto_o himself_o 2._o psal_n 100_o 2._o as_o his_o own_o peculiar_a people_n so_o that_o we_o be_v now_o his_o by_o a_o treble_a right_n for_o he_o have_v make_v we_o and_o therefore_o we_o be_v his_o even_o his_o home-born_a servant_n who_o owe_v unto_o he_o our_o birth_n and_o be_v he_o preserve_v we_o and_o give_v unto_o we_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o enjoy_v and_o so_o we_o be_v his_o hire_a servant_n who_o owe_v unto_o he_o all_o love_n and_o duty_n for_o the_o rich_a wage_n of_o his_o bounteous_a benefit_n and_o final_o he_o have_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o mortal_a enemy_n by_o give_v for_o we_o not_o silver_n or_o gold_n or_o any_o corruptible_a 18._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 17_o 18._o thing_n but_o himself_o and_o his_o own_o precious_a blood_n as_o a_o price_n to_o satisfy_v his_o father_n justice_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o therefore_o we_o be_v no_o more_o our_o own_o but_o 20._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 20._o he_o by_o the_o law_n of_o redemption_n what_o then_o remain_v but_o that_o we_o yield_v unto_o our_o saviour_n his_o own_o right_n which_o he_o have_v so_o dear_o buy_v and_o see_v he_o have_v give_v a_o price_n for_o we_o which_o be_v of_o ten_o thousand_o yea_o infinite_a time_n more_o value_n than_o his_o purchase_n o_o let_v we_o not_o defraud_v he_o of_o his_o bargain_n but_o devote_v our_o body_n and_o soul_n whole_o to_o he_o that_o we_o may_v glorify_v he_o by_o our_o service_n and_o be_v sorry_a that_o we_o have_v no_o more_o to_o give_v unto_o he_o we_o owe_v ourselves_o unto_o he_o before_o by_o right_a of_o creation_n but_o by_o our_o sin_n rob_v he_o of_o his_o due_n by_o sell_v ourselves_o over_o to_o satan_n as_o his_o slave_n for_o the_o base_a hire_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o now_o he_o have_v again_o make_v we_o his_o own_o by_o give_v himself_o as_o the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o again_o deprive_v he_o of_o his_o right_n and_o defraud_v he_o of_o his_o service_n which_o if_o we_o ungrateful_o do_v there_o remain_v no_o further_a sacrifice_n 26._o heb._n 10._o 26._o for_o sin_n he_o have_v give_v himself_o for_o we_o and_o shall_v we_o think_v it_o too_o much_o to_o give_v ourselves_o to_o he_o he_o come_v not_o to_o be_v serve_v but_o to_o serve_v and_o to_o give_v 28._o mat._n 20._o 28._o his_o life_n a_o ransom_n for_o many_o and_o shall_v the_o servant_n detract_v his_o service_n when_o his_o lord_n and_o master_n his_o king_n and_o sovereign_n have_v abase_v himself_o to_o do_v service_n for_o he_o he_o have_v
make_v no_o spare_a of_o his_o blood_n for_o our_o sake_n and_o shall_v we_o think_v ourselves_o prodigal_a in_o our_o duty_n if_o we_o take_v a_o little_a pain_n and_o spend_v some_o sweat_n in_o his_o service_n yea_o rather_o let_v we_o think_v no_o time_n well_o spend_v which_o be_v not_o thus_o employ_v and_o all_o our_o labour_n lose_v which_o by_o holy_a duty_n express_v not_o some_o love_n towards_o he_o to_o who_o we_o owe_v so_o much_o and_o be_v able_a to_o pay_v so_o little_a excellent_a be_v the_o meditation_n of_o a_o devout_a father_n to_o this_o purpose_n if_o say_v he_o i_o owe_v myself_o whole_o unto_o he_o for_o 1._o quòd_fw-la si_fw-la totùm_fw-la i_o debeo_fw-la pro_fw-la i_o facto_fw-la quid_fw-la addam_fw-la iam_fw-la &_o pro_fw-la refecto_fw-la &_o refecto_fw-la hoc_fw-la modo_fw-la &_o c_o bern._n lib_n de_fw-fr diligen_n deo_fw-la c._n 1._o my_o creation_n what_o shall_v i_o now_o add_v for_o my_o restauration_n and_o redemption_n especial_o be_v restore_v after_o this_o manner_n neither_o be_v i_o so_o easy_o restore_v as_o create_v for_o to_o create_v i_o and_o all_o thing_n else_o god_n do_v but_o say_v the_o word_n and_o it_o be_v do_v but_o he_o that_o by_o once_o speak_v make_v i_o say_v many_o thing_n wrought_v wonder_n suffer_v thing_n not_o only_o grievous_a but_o disgraceful_a and_o unworthy_a of_o he_o that_o he_o may_v redeem_v i_o what_o therefore_o shall_v i_o return_v unto_o the_o lord_n for_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o he_o have_v do_v unto_o i_o in_o his_o first_o work_n he_o give_v i_o unto_o myself_o in_o the_o second_o he_o give_v himself_o to_o i_o and_o by_o give_v himself_o restore_v i_o unto_o myself_o be_v then_o both_o give_v and_o restore_v i_o owe_v myself_o unto_o he_o for_o myself_o &_o so_o be_o twice_o due_a but_o what_o then_o shall_v i_o give_v unto_o god_n for_o give_v himself_o for_o though_o i_o can_v give_v myself_o a_o thousand_o time_n for_o recompense_n what_o be_o i_o in_o comparison_n of_o he_o beside_o which_o argument_n of_o thankfulness_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n there_o be_v another_o of_o necessity_n which_o like_o a_o strong_a chain_n ti_v we_o unto_o they_o see_v our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v propound_v this_o as_o the_o main_a end_n of_o our_o redemption_n yea_o have_v also_o ratify_v it_o by_o his_o solemn_a oath_n that_o all_o those_o who_o be_v by_o he_o 6._o luk._n 1._o 74_o 75._o rom._n 14._o 9_o mat._n 7._o 22._o mal._n 1._o 6._o redeem_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n shall_v serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o he_o all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n he_o therefore_o die_v that_o he_o may_v be_v lord_n of_o all_o not_o in_o bare_a title_n &_o profession_n only_o for_o that_o will_v nothing_o profit_v we_o at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n as_o himself_o tell_v we_o but_o in_o deed_n &_o truth_n by_o perform_v unto_o he_o faithful_a and_o diligent_a service_n he_o have_v buy_v we_o 18._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 20._o col._n 1._o 22._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 24._o esa_n 44._o 22._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 17_o 18._o that_o we_o shall_v no_o more_o be_v our_o own_o and_o much_o less_o the_o devil_n or_o the_o world_n but_o he_o &_o glorify_v he_o both_o in_o our_o soul_n &_o body_n see_v they_o be_v his_o as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v us._n and_o therefore_o unless_o we_o think_v that_o christ_n may_v fail_v of_o his_o end_n which_o he_o have_v propound_v &_o so_o die_v in_o vain_a yea_o if_o he_o may_v not_o fail_v of_o his_o truth_n &_o falsify_v his_o oath_n let_v we_o not_o imagine_v that_o we_o be_v his_o redeem_a or_o have_v any_o part_n in_o that_o great_a work_n of_o salvation_n wrought_v by_o he_o unless_o we_o labour_v and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o that_o not_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n only_o but_o from_o the_o time_n of_o our_o conversion_n all_o the_o remainder_n of_o our_o life_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o by_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n we_o be_v strong_o bind_v unto_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o five_o benefit_n be_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o god_n have_v make_v with_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n for_o be_v redeem_v by_o his_o full_a satisfaction_n death_n &_o obedience_n the_o lord_n have_v make_v a_o new_a covenant_n with_o we_o not_o like_o that_o under_o the_o law_n the_o condition_n whereof_o be_v perfect_a obedience_n the_o which_o be_v impossible_a unto_o we_o by_o reason_n of_o our_o imperfection_n and_o corruption_n the_o promise_n be_v make_v void_a and_o unprofitable_a see_v this_o new_a covenant_n be_v not_o ground_v upon_o our_o work_n and_o worthiness_n but_o upon_o the_o free_a mercy_n of_o god_n and_o the_o all-sufficient_a merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n in_o which_o the_o lord_n promise_v for_o his_o part_n that_o he_o will_v be_v our_o gracious_a god_n and_o love_a father_n that_o he_o will_v pardon_v and_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o give_v unto_o we_o all_o good_a thing_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a in_o this_o life_n and_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o we_o for_o our_o part_n promise_n unto_o god_n again_o that_o he_o shall_v be_v our_o god_n and_o we_o his_o people_n and_o that_o we_o will_v receive_v and_o embrace_v all_o his_o blessing_n promise_v by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n and_o especial_o jesus_n christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o whole_o rest_v upon_o he_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n that_o he_o may_v be_v all_o in_o all_o and_o have_v the_o whole_a glory_n of_o his_o own_o gracious_a and_o free_a gift_n and_o because_o a_o dead_a and_o fruitless_a faith_n can_v do_v this_o therefore_o by_o a_o necessary_a consequence_n we_o promise_v that_o we_o will_v approve_v our_o faith_n to_o be_v lively_a and_o effectual_a for_o these_o use_n by_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o 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