the_o lord_n have_v do_v for_o we_o which_o will_v make_v we_o think_v that_o we_o can_v never_o be_v too_o earnest_a in_o seek_v his_o glory_n nor_o too_o intent_n and_o fervent_a in_o all_o holy_a duty_n of_o his_o service_n that_o it_o be_v a_o inseparable_a property_n of_o all_o grace_n to_o be_v zealous_a in_o they_o and_o therefore_o there_o can_v be_v no_o grace_n at_o all_o where_o zeal_n be_v want_v that_o be_v a_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o those_o who_o be_v the_o redeem_v of_o the_o lord_n to_o be_v zealous_a of_o good_a work_n &_o therefore_o where_o there_o be_v no_o zeal_n there_o can_v be_v no_o 14._o tit._n 2._o 14._o sign_n of_o redemption_n by_o christ_n final_o that_o lukewarmenesse_a be_v most_o loathsome_a unto_o god_n and_o that_o those_o who_o be_v so_o he_o will_v spew_v out_o of_o his_o mouth_n 17._o apoc._n 3._o 17._o §._o sect._n 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 the_o second_o virtue_n 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ourselves_o but_o in_o and_o through_o he_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n we_o joy_v in_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n 11._o rom._n 5._o 11._o by_o who_o now_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o atonement_n second_o if_o we_o will_v have_v this_o joy_n we_o must_v labour_v after_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o justification_n and_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o peace_n with_o god_n follow_v our_o justification_n by_o faith_n 3._o rom._n 5._o 1_o 3._o and_o joy_v this_o peace_n three_o let_v we_o labour_v after_o this_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n and_o to_o have_v it_o seal_v unto_o we_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n that_o so_o our_o assurance_n of_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n may_v uphold_v our_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o temporary_a cross_n and_o affliction_n final_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o feel_v god_n love_v shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o we_o shall_v best_o discern_v by_o find_v they_o inflame_v with_o fervent_a love_n towards_o god_n approve_a to_o be_v sincere_a by_o our_o care_n to_o flee_v all_o sin_n which_o be_v odious_a unto_o he_o and_o embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o goodness_n which_o be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o if_o we_o enjoy_v god_n in_o this_o mutual_a love_n we_o shall_v in_o all_o estate_n glory_n and_o rejoice_v in_o it_o and_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o worldly_a extremity_n comfort_v ourselves_o with_o david_n in_o the_o lord_n 6._o 1._o sam._n 30._o 6._o 1._o thes_n 1._o 6._o our_o god_n §._o sect._n 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 the_o three_o virtue_n arise_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v unfeigned_a thankfulness_n for_o when_o in_o consideration_n of_o god_n goodness_n mercy_n and_o bounty_n towards_o 12._o psal_n 116._o 12._o we_o our_o heart_n be_v inflame_v with_o his_o love_n and_o replenish_v with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a then_o do_v we_o think_v with_o david_n what_o we_o may_v return_v unto_o he_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o find_v no_o possible_a mean_n of_o make_v the_o least_o requital_n in_o regard_n of_o our_o impotency_n and_o god_n all-sufficiency_n we_o do_v at_o last_o resolve_v to_o remain_v for_o ever_o thankful_a debtor_n and_o to_o express_v our_o thankfulness_n both_o by_o our_o word_n in_o praise_v and_o magnify_v and_o in_o all_o our_o action_n by_o glorify_v he_o our_o benefactor_n who_o have_v be_v so_o infinite_o gracious_a unto_o we_o see_v we_o have_v nothing_o else_o to_o return_v unto_o he_o so_o that_o our_o love_n of_o god_n proceed_v from_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o be_v the_o root_n of_o our_o thankfulness_n and_o our_o rejoice_v in_o his_o love_n and_o goodness_n a_o inseparable_a companion_n of_o it_o for_o this_o thankfulness_n be_v a_o virtue_n whereby_o know_v acknowledge_v and_o 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word_n by_o praise_v &_o magnify_v god_n holy_a name_n for_o as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v it_o become_v the_o righteous_a to_o be_v thankful_a and_o second_o in_o 1._o psal_n 33._o 1._o our_o work_n by_o do_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v please_v unto_o god_n in_o who_o our_o soul_n delight_v that_o so_o the_o light_n of_o our_o godly_a life_n shine_v before_o man_n we_o may_v cause_v they_o also_o to_o glorify_v our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n 16._o mat._n 5._o 16._o the_o which_o ought_v to_o be_v perform_v of_o we_o in_o all_o thing_n and_o at_o all_o time_n both_o in_o prosperity_n and_o adversity_n plenty_n and_o penury_n health_n and_o sickness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n but_o be_v fill_v with_o the_o spirit_n speak_v to_o yourselves_o in_o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n sing_v and_o make_v melody_n 19_o eph._n 5._o 18_o 19_o in_o your_o heart_n to_o the_o lord_n give_v thanks_n always_o for_o all_o thing_n unto_o god_n the_o father_n in_o the_o name_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o job_n who_o bless_v the_o lord_n when_o he_o be_v deprive_v of_o all_o his_o substance_n 21._o job_n 1._o 21._o and_o in_o the_o church_n grievous_o afflict_v who_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o her_o calamity_n do_v acknowledge_v god_n mercy_n in_o that_o they_o be_v not_o utter_o 32._o lam._n 3._o 32._o consume_v now_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v stir_v up_o to_o this_o duty_n and_o enable_v to_o perform_v it_o be_v first_o to_o consider_v that_o this_o thankfulness_n and_o thanksgiving_n be_v good_a pleasant_a and_o comely_a according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n praise_v you_o the_o lord_n for_o it_o be_v good_a
horse_n full_a of_o courage_n which_o be_v well_o back_v may_v do_v good_a service_n but_o if_o he_o be_v ill_o manage_v carry_v his_o rider_n into_o headlong_a danger_n but_o zeal_n join_v with_o prudence_n be_v most_o necessary_a for_o our_o well_o proceed_v in_o all_o virtuous_a action_n see_v like_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o body_n it_o give_v to_o our_o soul_n lively_a heat_n whereby_o they_o be_v move_v in_o the_o course_n of_o godliness_n and_o be_v make_v active_a in_o all_o christian_a duty_n laborious_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v further_v and_o courageous_o oppose_v and_o remove_v all_o let_n and_o impediment_n which_o across_o we_o in_o our_o way_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v deserve_v the_o name_n of_o true_a christian_n we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o incline_v not_o to_o that_o damnable_a error_n of_o carnal_a worldling_n who_o make_v zeal_n and_o prudence_n flat_a opposite_n think_v those_o that_o be_v most_o fervent_a most_o foolish_a and_o with_o jehu_n his_o companion_n censure_v they_o as_o mad_a fellow_n that_o with_o 9_o 2._o king_n 9_o any_o zeal_n perform_v their_o duty_n see_v holy_a david_n who_o in_o wisdom_n exceed_v 9_o psal_n 119._o 100_o and_o 69._o 9_o his_o teacher_n and_o ancient_n be_v so_o zealous_a in_o god_n service_n that_o scoff_a michol_n condemn_v he_o of_o folly_n yea_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o 3._o 2._o sam._n 6._o 20._o col._n 2._o 3._o who_o be_v the_o wisdom_n of_o his_o father_n and_o in_o who_o all_o the_o treasure_n of_o wisdom_n be_v hide_v as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v as_o he_o excel_v all_o man_n in_o prudence_n so_o also_o in_o holy_a zeal_n see_v he_o be_v not_o only_o thorough_o heat_v but_o 17._o joh._n 2._o 17._o even_o consume_v in_o this_o divine_a flame_n as_o he_o profess_v neither_o can_n true_a prudence_n be_v more_o sever_v from_o holy_a zeal_n than_o zeal_n from_o prudence_n be_v radicalis_fw-la calor_fw-la innatus_fw-la &_o humour_n 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alone_o from_o who_o only_o we_o have_v power_n and_o will_v to_o do_v they_o and_o reserve_v nothing_o unto_o ourselves_o but_o the_o shame_n of_o their_o imperfection_n and_o corruption_n let_v we_o acknowledge_v that_o we_o be_v sufficient_o reward_v if_o our_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n be_v gracious_o pardon_v but_o of_o this_o also_o i_o have_v speak_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o this_o treatise_n §._o sect._n 9_o that_o we_o must_v chief_o esteem_v choose_v &_o affect_v the_o duty_n of_o godliness_n according_a to_o their_o worth_n and_o excellency_n the_o five_o rule_n be_v that_o in_o our_o judgement_n we_o esteem_v in_o our_o will_n choose_v with_o our_o affection_n desire_v and_o embrace_v and_o in_o our_o action_n practice_v and_o exercise_v christian_a virtue_n and_o duty_n according_a to_o their_o worth_n and_o excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n keep_v as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v a_o due_a proportion_n between_o they_o in_o our_o judgement_n esteem_v and_o prefer_v in_o our_o will_n choose_v in_o our_o affection_n love_v and_o desire_v and_o in_o our_o action_n seek_v after_o and_o practise_v every_o good_a grace_n and_o duty_n in_o their_o due_a time_n and_o place_n prefer_v in_o our_o estimate_n choice_n desire_n and_o practice_n the_o chief_a and_o principal_a virtue_n and_o duty_n before_o the_o mean_a and_o the_o mean_a before_o other_o that_o be_v inferior_a unto_o they_o not_o that_o we_o may_v neglect_v the_o least_o grace_n of_o god_n or_o christian_a duty_n or_o so_o regard_v the_o great_a and_o most_o excellent_a as_o that_o we_o disesteem_v the_o least_o and_o mean_a for_o as_o our_o saviour_n say_v whosoever_o break_v one_o of_o these_o least_o commandment_n and_o shall_v teach_v man_n 19_o mat._n 5._o 19_o so_o he_o shall_v be_v call_v the_o least_o that_o be_v none_o at_o all_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n but_o that_o we_o must_v when_o they_o may_v all_o stand_v together_o give_v the_o priority_n and_o precedency_n in_o judgement_n desire_n and_o practice_n to_o the_o chief_a both_o in_o time_n and_o earnestness_n of_o endeavour_n spend_v our_o first_o and_o best_a time_n the_o fervour_n of_o our_o zeal_n and_o chief_a vigour_n and_o strength_n both_o of_o body_n and_o mind_n about_o they_o or_o if_o we_o be_v bring_v into_o such_o strait_n of_o necessity_n that_o all_o can_v be_v do_v but_o some_o must_v necessary_o be_v omit_v that_o then_o the_o lesser_a give_v place_n to_o the_o great_a till_o we_o can_v get_v fit_a opportunity_n of_o perform_v both_o thus_o we_o must_v prefer_v theological_a virtue_n as_o faith_n affiance_n hope_v charity_n humility_n and_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n before_o those_o which_o be_v humane_a and_o civil_o moral_a as_o temperance_n chastity_n civil_a justice_n almsdeed_n and_o such_o like_a and_o general_o our_o duty_n towards_o god_n before_o our_o duty_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o first_o table_n before_o those_o of_o the_o second_o a_o due_a proportion_n be_v observe_v moral_a duty_n be_v compare_v with_o moral_a degree_n with_o degree_n as_o the_o great_a with_o the_o great_a middle_a with_o middle_n and_o least_o with_o least_o more_o desire_v and_o zealous_o endeavour_v to_o get_v the_o chief_a grace_n and_o perform_v the_o religious_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n than_o those_o which_o mere_o concern_v ourselves_o or_o our_o neighbour_n thus_o we_o be_v more_o fervent_o to_o effect_v and_o diligent_o to_o practice_v moral_a and_o substantial_a duty_n than_o those_o which_o be_v ceremonial_a and_o circumstantial_a yea_o to_o reject_v these_o latter_a when_o both_o will_v not_o stand_v together_o according_a to_o that_o i_o will_v mercy_n and_o not_o sacrifice_v and_o the_o practice_n of_o our_o saviour_n 6._o hos_fw-la 6._o 6._o who_o neglect_v the_o outward_a rest_n of_o the_o sabbath_n that_o he_o may_v do_v the_o work_n of_o the_o sabbath_n in_o cure_v and_o heal_v the_o lame_a and_o disease_a 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perish_v as_o the_o wiseman_n speak_v cap._n v._n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o diverse_a virtue_n which_o spring_v from_o it_o §._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 the_o next_o main_n and_o principal_a duty_n be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n when_o as_o know_v believe_v and_o remember_v his_o infiniteness_n in_o all_o goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o all_o perfection_n and_o his_o inestimable_a love_n grace_n and_o bounty_n towards_o we_o we_o do_v love_v he_o again_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n soul_n mind_n and_o strength_n above_o all_o thing_n and_o all_o other_o thing_n in_o he_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n so_o that_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n be_v his_o goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o perfection_n in_o himself_o and_o his_o goodness_n grace_n and_o benignity_n towards_o us._n for_o goodness_n be_v the_o only_a object_n of_o love_n neither_o 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it_o seek_v not_o her_o own_o bear_v all_o thing_n endure_v all_o thing_n it_o enable_v 7._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 6_o 7._o we_o to_o offer_v unto_o god_n cheerful_a obedience_n and_o to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o joy_n and_o delight_n which_o without_o it_o be_v irksome_a and_o unpleasant_a yea_o intolerable_a and_o impossible_a unto_o flesh_n and_o blood_n now_o the_o mean_n whereby_o our_o heart_n may_v be_v inflame_v with_o this_o divine_a fire_n of_o god_n love_n be_v first_o that_o we_o often_o meditate_v upon_o god_n infinite_a goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o perfection_n which_o make_v he_o worthy_a of_o all_o love_n and_o how_o he_o have_v exercise_v these_o save_a attribute_n towards_o we_o in_o our_o creation_n and_o preservation_n in_o our_o redemption_n give_v his_o only_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n forgive_a we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o in_o bestow_v upon_o we_o 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and_o contrariwise_o evil_a thought_n be_v to_o be_v shun_v which_o either_o be_v cast_v into_o man_n mind_n by_o the_o devil_n and_o be_v call_v his_o suggestion_n or_o arise_v from_o original_a corruption_n and_o habitual_a concupiscence_n and_o both_o of_o they_o either_o sleep_v or_o wake_v the_o lust_a of_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n whereby_o we_o 24._o gal._n 5._o 17_o 24._o fight_v against_o our_o corruption_n and_o crucify_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o be_v here_o also_o command_v and_o to_o be_v entertain_v and_o embrace_v of_o us._n of_o which_o i_o have_v write_v more_o full_o in_o another_o warfare_n another_o the_o four_o part_n of_o christian_a warfare_n treatise_n §._o sect._n 11_o of_o the_o mean_n enable_v we_o unto_o the_o obedience_n of_o this_o commandment_n the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o yield_v obedience_n to_o this_o commandment_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n first_o such_o as_o tend_v to_o the_o attain_v and_o 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alone_o able_a to_o deliver_v we_o from_o all_o evil_a and_o crave_v instant_o his_o protection_n from_o all_o enemy_n and_o the_o direction_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n that_o by_o the_o good_a guide_n thereof_o we_o may_v throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n be_v preserve_v and_o keep_v in_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n and_o from_o err_v and_o go_v astray_o in_o the_o by-path_n of_o sin_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o we_o must_v embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o christian_a duty_n and_o as_o we_o be_v thus_o daily_o to_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o sin_n so_o be_v we_o constant_o and_o continual_o to_o desire_v and_o resolve_v in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o will_v embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o perform_v all_o christian_a duty_n both_o unto_o god_n our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n not_o think_v any_o grace_n or_o good_a duty_n so_o small_a that_o it_o may_v be_v neglect_v or_o so_o difficult_a and_o of_o such_o a_o high_a nature_n that_o it_o may_v not_o be_v attempt_v and_o seek_v after_o neither_o must_v we_o content_v ourselves_o to_o take_v the_o occasion_n of_o well-doing_n when_o they_o be_v offer_v &_o thrust_v upon_o we_o but_o we_o must_v exercise_v our_o mind_n by_o study_v and_o advise_v how_o we_o may_v get_v &_o gain_v the_o best_a opportunity_n of_o do_v most_o good_a both_o for_o the_o advancement_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o our_o own_o and_o our_o neighbour_n good_a but_o especial_o we_o must_v set_v ourselves_o with_o most_o earnest_a study_n and_o serious_a diligence_n to_o attain_v unto_o and_o adorn_v our_o soul_n with_o those_o grace_n wherein_o they_o be_v most_o defective_a and_o to_o perform_v those_o duty_n which_o our_o conscience_n tell_v we_o that_o we_o have_v in_o time_n past_o most_o neglect_v not_o because_o they_o be_v in_o their_o own_o nature_n less_o excellent_a profitable_a or_o necessary_a for_o so_o when_o time_n and_o opportunity_n will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o perform_v all_o 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assure_v of_o god_n grace_n and_o favour_n and_o feel_v and_o discern_v the_o light_n and_o warmth_n of_o his_o love_a countenance_n shine_v upon_o we_o and_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o his_o love_n how_o we_o may_v withstand_v tentation_n and_o get_v mastery_n over_o our_o strong_a corruption_n and_o how_o we_o may_v daily_o be_v more_o renew_v and_o strengthen_v in_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n that_o we_o may_v increase_v in_o bring_v forth_o more_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o with_o these_o and_o such_o like_a holy_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n our_o mind_n must_v chief_o be_v take_v up_o and_o when_o we_o exercise_v they_o about_o earthly_a thing_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n it_o must_v be_v as_o upon_o mean_n which_o tend_v to_o these_o end_n and_o like_o bird_n we_o must_v use_v the_o earth_n as_o a_o help_n to_o raise_v up_o ourselves_o and_o to_o gather_v wing_n that_o we_o may_v soar_v aloft_o in_o heavenly_a meditation_n the_o 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1._o deut._n 8._o 17._o receive_v unto_o secondary_a cause_n and_o inferior_a mean_n as_o to_o our_o own_o wisdom_n power_n and_o industry_n but_o ascribe_v they_o whole_o unto_o god_n who_o gift_n they_o be_v for_o otherwise_o we_o shall_v not_o give_v god_n the_o praise_n but_o sacrifice_n 13._o hab._n 1._o 16._o isa_n 10._o 13._o to_o our_o own_o net_n three_o we_o must_v not_o think_v how_o much_o we_o want_v but_o what_o we_o have_v not_o how_o many_o be_v prefer_v before_o we_o but_o how_o many_o better_a than_o we_o come_v behind_o we_o and_o want_v the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o enjoy_v the_o help_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v further_v in_o this_o duty_n of_o thanksgiving_n be_v first_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o those_o manifold_a blessing_n which_o the_o lord_n heap_v upon_o we_o &_o even_o of_o his_o particular_a gift_n at_o the_o very_a time_n they_o be_v receive_v for_o while_o they_o be_v new_a they_o more_o affect_v we_o and_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o great_a thankfulness_n second_o we_o must_v high_o value_v they_o in_o our_o judgement_n if_o not_o in_o their_o own_o worth_n yet_o as_o they_o be_v love-token_n send_v from_o god_n pledge_n and_o pawn_n of_o his_o favour_n and_o earnest-penny_n of_o everlasting_a life_n and_o happiness_n for_o the_o better_a we_o conceive_v of_o god_n benefit_n the_o more_o thankful_a will_v we_o be_v unto_o he_o for_o they_o three_o we_o must_v keep_v blessing_n receive_v in_o former_a time_n in_o faithful_a memory_n that_o we_o may_v often_o recount_v they_o and_o add_v they_o to_o the_o new_a we_o may_v become_v more_o fervent_a and_o cheerful_a in_o perform_v of_o this_o duty_n especial_o those_o main_n benefit_n of_o god_n love_n our_o election_n creation_n redemption_n vocation_n justification_n sanctification_n continual_a preservation_n and_o assure_a hope_n of_o our_o glorification_n the_o which_o we_o shall_v the_o more_o ready_o do_v if_o we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v a_o especial_a mean_n to_o 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be_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o they_o several_o as_o god_n shall_v give_v we_o conveniency_n and_o opportunity_n the_o which_o we_o will_v divide_v as_o the_o natural_a day_n consist_v of_o four_o and_o twenty_o hour_n be_v divide_v into_o such_o duty_n as_o respect_v either_o the_o day_n or_o night_n the_o duty_n of_o the_o day_n be_v either_o those_o which_o ordinary_o and_o constant_o be_v to_o be_v do_v in_o certain_a part_n of_o the_o day_n without_o omission_n or_o alteration_n unless_o upon_o some_o urgent_a cause_n or_o those_o which_o respect_v circumstance_n person_n state_n occurrent_n not_o limit_v unto_o any_o certain_a time_n of_o the_o day_n but_o wait_v upon_o the_o most_o opportune_a and_o fit_a occasion_n of_o the_o former_a sort_n be_v duty_n mere_o religious_a and_o belong_v to_o all_o christian_n general_o and_o indifferent_o or_o civil_a duty_n which_o notwithstanding_o aught_o to_o be_v perform_v of_o all_o the_o faithful_a after_o a_o holy_a and_o religious_a manner_n the_o first_o religious_a duty_n wherewith_o we_o be_v to_o begin_v the_o day_n be_v that_o assoon_o as_o we_o awake_v out_o of_o our_o sleep_n we_o offer_v unto_o god_n a_o morning_n sacrifice_n and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o first_o fruit_n of_o all_o our_o thought_n affection_n and_o endeavour_n sequester_v they_o from_o the_o world_n and_o earthly_a vanity_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fix_v upon_o god_n and_o thing_n heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a and_o even_o whilst_o our_o body_n lie_v still_o on_o our_o bed_n and_o before_o we_o have_v unbar_v the_o door_n of_o our_o lip_n to_o give_v passage_n unto_o our_o word_n in_o this_o still_a silence_n we_o must_v lift_v up_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n to_o commune_v with_o he_o and_o as_o it_o be_v to_o salute_v he_o by_o consecrate_v unto_o he_o their_o first_o and_o best_a service_n of_o which_o duty_n we_o have_v david_n a_o example_n for_o our_o imitation_n who_o no_o soon_o awake_v but_o he_o be_v present_o with_o god_n as_o he_o profess_v and_o seek_v he_o 1._o psal_n 139._o 18._o psal_n 63._o 1._o early_o thirst_v in_o his_o soul_n after_o he_o like_o a_o dry_a and_o thirsty_a land_n yea_o so_o diligent_a and_o fervent_a be_v he_o in_o do_v this_o duty_n that_o he_o prevent_v the_o dawn_n 147._o psal_n 119._o 147._o of_o the_o morning_n and_o before_o he_o be_v thorough_o awaken_v and_o have_v all_o his_o sense_n set_v full_o at_o liberty_n from_o the_o band_n of_o sleep_n his_o heart_n be_v rouse_v up_o and_o fix_v upon_o god_n to_o give_v he_o praise_v and_o than_o that_o be_v awake_v 8._o psal_n 57_o 7_o 8._o do_v also_o awaken_v his_o tongue_n and_o instrument_n of_o music_n and_o his_o whole_a man_n to_o join_v together_o in_o glorify_v god_n so_o the_o church_n in_o esayas_n song_n say_v that_o she_o long_v after_o god_n in_o the_o night_n and_o resolve_v that_o with_o her_o spirit_n 9_o esa_n 26._o 9_o within_o she_o she_o will_v seek_v he_o early_o which_o that_o we_o may_v likewise_o practice_v let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n be_v our_o chief_a treasure_n and_o our_o soul_n sole_a delight_n and_o therefore_o let_v our_o heart_n be_v first_o there_o where_o our_o treasure_n be_v and_o see_v he_o be_v the_o only_a true_a cause_n of_o all_o comfort_n and_o rejoice_v let_v we_o solace_v ourselves_o in_o our_o fruition_n of_o he_o by_o this_o sweet_a communion_n for_o if_o worldly_a man_n who_o have_v fix_v their_o heart_n on_o earthly_a vanity_n do_v meditate_v on_o they_o in_o the_o night_n without_o weariness_n and_o no_o soon_o awake_v in_o the_o morning_n but_o present_o they_o consecrate_v unto_o they_o their_o first_o thought_n and_o desire_n as_o the_o covetous_a man_n to_o his_o riches_n the_o ambitious_a man_n his_o honour_n the_o voluptuous_a man_n his_o pleasure_n let_v we_o be_v ashamed_a if_o we_o can_v be_v as_o fervent_a and_o diligent_a in_o dedicate_a unto_o god_n the_o first_o service_n of_o our_o heart_n who_o be_v infinite_o more_o worthy_a of_o our_o love_n again_o there_o be_v no_o business_n in_o the_o world_n of_o like_a weight_n and_o worth_n unto_o this_o as_o bring_v singular_a comfort_n to_o our_o heart_n &_o salvation_n to_o our_o soul_n &_o therefore_o let_v we_o give_v it_o the_o priority_n and_o precedency_n and_o not_o suffer_v every_o peddle_v and_o pelt_a trifle_n take_v up_o our_o heart_n first_o and_o make_v it_o to_o watch_v at_o the_o door_n and_o sometime_o to_o depart_v away_o for_o want_n of_o admittance_n and_o see_v god_n be_v the_o most_o worthy_a person_n and_o offer_v to_o confer_v with_o we_o about_o the_o weighty_a occasion_n let_v we_o not_o after_o a_o unmannerly_a and_o foolish_a fashion_n suffer_v he_o to_o attend_v our_o leisure_n till_o we_o have_v do_v confer_v with_o the_o contemptible_a and_o worthless_a world_n about_o earthly_a occasion_n which_o be_v slight_a and_o of_o no_o value_n final_o the_o morning_n be_v the_o best_a and_o fit_a time_n for_o the_o undertake_n and_o achieve_v of_o any_o employment_n because_o of_o the_o freeness_n of_o our_o mind_n from_o all_o encumbrance_n the_o vivacity_n and_o cheerfulness_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o vigour_n and_o ability_n of_o all_o our_o part_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o late_a rest_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o consecrate_v the_o very_a prime_n of_o it_o unto_o our_o gracious_a god_n who_o best_o deserve_v our_o best_a service_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n by_o some_o short_a prayer_n now_o this_o first_o service_n which_o we_o be_v to_o offer_v unto_o god_n consist_v in_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n which_o be_v the_o two_o wing_n of_o our_o soul_n whereby_o they_o soar_v aloft_o into_o heaven_n and_o there_o enjoy_v the_o presence_n of_o god_n the_o first_o duty_n
of_o god_n with_o his_o saint_n &_o angel_n as_o the_o perfect_a garment_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n already_o thorough_o finish_v by_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n and_o those_o rich_a ornament_n of_o his_o spiritual_a grace_n which_o be_v now_o inchoate_n and_o begin_v and_o shall_v be_v perfect_v in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o not_o stay_v here_o but_o also_o as_o careful_o apply_v and_o put_v they_o on_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n as_o we_o do_v our_o apparel_n with_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o body_n which_o otherwise_o will_v do_v we_o no_o more_o good_a than_o the_o best_a garment_n lie_v in_o our_o 24._o phil._n 3._o 9_o rom._n 13._o 14._o eph._n 4._o 23_o 24._o chest_n and_o never_o apply_v to_o the_o use_n of_o our_o body_n and_o final_o see_v we_o content_v not_o ourselves_o to_o clothe_v some_o part_n of_o our_o body_n that_o need_v clothing_n and_o leave_v other_o naked_a but_o to_o have_v they_o all_o cover_v with_o fit_a ornament_n for_o every_o several_a part_n so_o let_v we_o not_o rest_v content_v to_o have_v our_o soul_n in_o part_n clothe_v and_o in_o part_n leave_v naked_a in_o their_o natural_a deformity_n but_o to_o have_v all_o ornament_n of_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n put_v on_o take_v daily_o must_v care_v to_o supply_v that_o wherein_o we_o find_v ourselves_o most_o defective_a §._o sect._n 4_o that_o in_o our_o first_o meditation_n we_o must_v renew_v our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n now_o as_o we_o be_v thus_o to_o take_v these_o &_o all_o other_o such_o like_a good_a occasion_n of_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n so_o our_o chief_a care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o do_v daily_o renew_v our_o repentance_n and_o faith_n in_o christ_n use_v to_o this_o purpose_n all_o those_o help_n and_o mean_n which_o i_o have_v former_o prescribe_v for_o the_o better_a performance_n of_o which_o duty_n we_o must_v set_v a_o sure_a watch_n before_o the_o door_n of_o our_o heart_n to_o keep_v out_o all_o wander_a thought_n and_o 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it_o fit_a to_o speak_v the_o truth_n and_o leave_v the_o success_n to_o the_o author_n of_o it_o neither_o think_v i_o it_o convenient_a in_o set_v down_o the_o rule_n of_o piety_n that_o i_o shall_v fit_v the_o straight_a square_n to_o the_o general_a crookedness_n of_o the_o work_n but_o to_o leave_v it_o in_o its_o perfection_n that_o the_o work_n in_o god_n good_a time_n may_v be_v reduce_v unto_o it_o let_v therefore_o all_o master_n of_o family_n know_v that_o it_o be_v their_o duty_n which_o god_n will_v require_v of_o they_o not_o only_o to_o pray_v by_o themselves_o but_o also_o to_o call_v together_o all_o their_o family_n and_o to_o join_v with_o they_o in_o this_o holy_a exercise_n unto_o which_o they_o may_v be_v encourage_v by_o god_n gracious_a promise_n that_o where_o two_o or_o three_o be_v gather_v together_o in_o christ_n name_n there_o he_o will_v be_v in_o the_o 20._o math._n 18._o 20._o midst_n of_o they_o second_o because_o by_o make_v their_o house_n a_o 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perform_v unto_o our_o person_n there_o be_v require_v that_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o sanctify_a for_o our_o person_n must_v be_v accept_v before_o any_o of_o our_o work_n can_v please_v god_n and_o be_v holy_a and_o righteous_a before_o we_o can_v bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o as_o unto_o the_o pure_a all_o thing_n be_v pure_a so_o unto_o they_o that_o be_v defile_v and_o unbelieved_a 4._o tit._n 1._o 15._o pro._n 21._o 27._o verse_n 4._o be_v nothing_o pure_a but_o even_o their_o mind_n and_o conscience_n be_v defile_v and_o if_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v abominable_a and_o their_o very_a prayer_n be_v turn_v into_o sin_n how_o much_o more_o be_v the_o ordinary_a work_n of_o their_o calling_n sinful_a and_o odious_a in_o god_n sight_n neither_o can_v such_o as_o be_v unsanctified_a expect_v any_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o their_o labour_n or_o that_o they_o shall_v prosper_v 1._o psal_n 1._o 3._o &_o 112._o 1_o 2._o etc._n etc._n psal_n 128._o 1._o in_o any_o thing_n which_o they_o do_v or_o take_v in_o hand_n see_v by_o god_n promise_n this_o privilege_n be_v limit_v unto_o the_o righteous_a and_o such_o as_o fear_v he_o §_o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n in_o faith_n unto_o the_o action_n also_o and_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n that_o they_o may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n diverse_a thing_n be_v require_v and_o these_o be_v either_o such_o virtue_n and_o grace_n which_o go_v before_o as_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o our_o good_a action_n and_o proceed_n or_o such_o as_o do_v accompany_v and_o attend_v upon_o they_o of_o the_o former_a sort_n the_o first_o and_o principal_n be_v a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o i_o understand_v not_o only_o a_o justify_n faith_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o of_o the_o love_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n and_o which_o by_o unite_n 23._o hab._n 11._o 6._o john_n 15._o 5._o rom._n 14._o 23._o we_o unto_o the_o true_a vine_n christ_n do_v enable_v we_o in_o he_o to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n without_o which_o we_o can_v please_v god_n nor_o do_v any_o good_a thing_n see_v all_o we_o do_v be_v sin_n but_o also_o a_o particular_a act_n of_o this_o faith_n whereby_o we_o be_v persuade_v that_o our_o calling_n and_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v in_o they_o be_v please_a unto_o god_n the_o lord_n will_v give_v a_o blessing_n upon_o all_o our_o labour_n and_o endeavour_n for_o which_o purpose_n our_o faith_n must_v have_v a_o warrant_n and_o ground_n out_o of_o god_n word_n both_o injoin_v these_o duty_n and_o promise_v a_o blessing_n unto_o the_o performance_n of_o they_o and_o thus_o shall_v we_o 4._o hab._n 2._o 4._o live_v the_o life_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v so_o often_o commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n when_o as_o therein_o we_o do_v not_o only_o the_o religious_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n but_o also_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v encourage_v to_o go_v forward_o in_o they_o with_o all_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n when_o as_o we_o be_v assure_v that_o god_n will_v bless_v those_o labour_n which_o himself_o have_v require_v and_o not_o be_v dismay_v with_o those_o cross_n and_o trouble_n which_o befall_v we_o in_o they_o see_v we_o be_v sure_a that_o by_o god_n blessing_n and_o gracious_a assistance_n we_o shall_v overcome_v they_o and_o have_v a_o good_a end_n and_o issue_n of_o all_o our_o labour_n §_o sect._n 4_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n must_v proceed_v from_o love._n second_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n must_v proceed_v out_o of_o unfeigned_a love_n towards_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o true_a obedience_n and_o not_o principal_o from_o self-love_n or_o love_n of_o the_o world_n which_o be_v poisonous_a root_n of_o all_o sin_n will_v taint_v all_o our_o work_n and_o action_n which_o spring_v from_o they_o they_o must_v arise_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o move_v those_o in_o who_o it_o be_v to_o consecrate_v whole_o unto_o he_o their_o life_n and_o labour_n in_o all_o thing_n desire_v to_o serve_v he_o who_o so_o love_v we_o and_o who_o we_o so_o love_v both_o in_o the_o immediate_a duty_n of_o his_o worship_n and_o also_o in_o the_o ordinary_a duty_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o this_o be_v do_v when_o as_o we_o labour_v in_o they_o not_z first_o and_z chief_o for_o worldly_a gain_n and_o advantage_n thereby_o to_o please_v ourselves_o but_o in_o obedience_n to_o god_n commandment_n who_o require_v these_o duty_n of_o we_o study_v in_o all_o thing_n to_o please_v he_o and_o that_o our_o action_n both_o for_o the_o matter_n and_o manner_n may_v be_v approve_v and_o accept_v in_o his_o sight_n second_o we_o must_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n out_o of_o love_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n seek_v in_o they_o their_o good_a 13._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 5._o gal._n 5._o 13._o as_o well_o as_o our_o own_o see_v true_a charity_n seek_v not_o her_o own_o but_o be_v also_o serviceable_a unto_o other_o which_o if_o we_o do_v then_o will_v we_o not_o wrong_v they_o to_o benefit_v ourselves_o nor_o gain_v by_o their_o loss_n we_o will_v not_o deprive_v they_o of_o some_o great_a good_a to_o get_v unto_o ourselves_o some_o small_a advantage_n neither_o will_v we_o be_v so_o whole_o intent_n and_o greedy_o gripple_n in_o follow_v our_o own_o business_n but_o that_o we_o will_v spare_v they_o some_o of_o our_o time_n and_o afford_v they_o our_o best_a help_n when_o their_o necessity_n shall_v require_v our_o assistance_n and_o reason_n charity_n and_o conscience_n shall_v bind_v we_o to_o afford_v it_o §._o sect._n 5_o that_o they_o must_v be_v direct_v to_o right_a end_n three_o as_o our_o labour_n must_v arise_v from_o these_o cause_n so_o they_o must_v be_v direct_v to_o right_a end_n as_o first_o and_o principal_o to_o god_n glory_n which_o in_o 31._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o all_o we_o do_v we_o must_v labour_v to_o advance_v neither_o be_v god_n only_o glorify_v when_o we_o profess_v and_o practice_v religious_a duty_n but_o also_o when_o we_o walk_v conscionable_o in_o our_o calling_n and_o with_o all_o diligence_n perform_v the_o duty_n require_v in_o they_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n second_o we_o must_v propound_v unto_o ourselves_o in_o they_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o common_a wealth_n which_o we_o be_v to_o prefer_v before_o our_o own_o private_a and_o so_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n as_o that_o we_o may_v be_v profitable_a member_n in_o these_o society_n in_o which_o regard_n we_o must_v not_o seek_v to_o gain_v by_o the_o common_a
loss_n but_o neglect_v our_o own_o particular_a when_o as_o it_o will_v not_o stand_v with_o the_o public_a and_o general_a good_a three_o we_o must_v in_o all_o our_o labour_n aim_v so_o at_o our_o own_o profit_n as_o that_o we_o join_v therewith_o the_o welfare_n and_o benefit_n of_o our_o neighbour_n who_o by_o the_o law_n of_o charity_n we_o be_v to_o love_v as_o we_o love_v ourselves_o and_o not_o raise_v our_o gain_n out_o of_o their_o loss_n and_o disadvantage_n as_o it_o be_v the_o common_a custom_n of_o the_o world_n but_o as_o we_o profess_v ourselves_o member_n of_o the_o same_o body_n so_o must_v we_o as_o become_v member_n aim_v chief_o at_o the_o preservation_n of_o the_o whole_a and_o then_o at_o the_o joint_a good_a one_o of_o another_o not_o think_v those_o good_n well_o get_v which_o be_v raise_v and_o gain_v out_o of_o our_o neighbour_n loss_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n must_v be_v perform_v after_o a_o right_a manner_n and_o first_o with_o heavenly_a mind_n and_o these_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v in_o the_o labour_n of_o our_o calling_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o cause_n both_o efficient_a and_o final_a in_o the_o next_o place_n our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o perform_v they_o after_o a_o right_a manner_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v that_o we_o be_v exercise_v in_o our_o earthly_a business_n with_o heavenly_a mind_n and_o affection_n and_o not_o suffer_v our_o worldly_a employment_n so_o whole_o to_o take_v we_o up_o both_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n as_o that_o thereby_o we_o shall_v be_v hinder_v from_o have_v our_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n but_o like_o citizen_n of_o heaven_n and_o pilgrim_n on_o earth_n whilst_o our_o body_n be_v travail_v in_o worldly_a employment_n we_o must_v have_v our_o mind_n heart_n and_o affection_n lift_v up_o in_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n and_o desire_n contemplate_v and_o long_v after_o the_o joy_n of_o our_o own_o country_n and_o not_o so_o much_o mind_v the_o thing_n beneath_o as_o the_o thing_n above_o where_o christ_n sit_v at_o the_o right_a 2._o phil._n 3_o 20._o col._n 3._o 1_o 2._o hand_n of_o god_n especial_o we_o must_v not_o neglect_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o our_o ordinary_a business_n to_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n often_o unto_o god_n either_o crave_v his_o blessing_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o our_o work_n or_o give_v he_o thanks_n and_o praise_n in_o the_o end_n and_o not_o suffer_v our_o thought_n to_o be_v so_o whole_o set_v upon_o our_o bodily_a employment_n and_o earthly_a object_n as_o not_o sometime_o to_o fix_v they_o upon_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n for_o it_o worldling_n and_o citizen_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v seldom_o or_o never_o so_o intent_n upon_o their_o work_n and_o present_a employment_n but_o that_o their_o mind_n and_o heart_n will_v take_v liberty_n of_o wander_v after_o those_o carnal_a pleasure_n wherein_o they_o most_o delight_n let_v it_o be_v a_o shame_n for_o we_o who_o profess_v ourselves_o citizen_n of_o heaven_n so_o whole_o to_o mind_v earthly_a object_n as_o never_o to_o find_v leisure_n to_o think_v of_o the_o joy_n of_o our_o own_o country_n or_o of_o the_o spiritual_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o attain_v unto_o they_o as_o therefore_o we_o be_v to_o avoid_v monkish_a sloth_n and_o idleness_n give_v over_o the_o painful_a labour_n of_o our_o calling_n under_o pretence_n of_o contemplation_n so_o be_v we_o with_o no_o less_o care_n to_o avoid_v the_o contrary_a extreme_a of_o turn_v worldling_n and_o be_v earthly-minded_n have_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n so_o whole_o fix_v upon_o worldly_a thing_n as_o that_o we_o can_v find_v no_o leisure_n to_o think_v upon_o those_o which_o be_v spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a but_o we_o must_v be_v so_o employ_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n as_o that_o we_o neglect_v not_o the_o general_a duty_n of_o christianity_n and_o the_o exercise_n of_o religion_n in_o their_o due_a time_n nor_o be_v so_o intent_n and_o earnest_n in_o pursue_v momentany_a gain_n and_o worldly_a profit_n as_o that_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n through_o spiritual_a sloth_n we_o suffer_v any_o of_o god_n save_v grace_n heavenly_a thought_n or_o holy_a affection_n and_o desire_n to_o be_v cool_v and_o quench_v in_o us._n we_o must_v so_o play_v the_o good_a husband_n as_o that_o we_o do_v not_o forget_v christ_n counsel_n first_o seek_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n 4._o mat._n 22._o 2_o 3_o 4._o and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o not_o be_v so_o take_v up_o with_o our_o ox_n farm_n and_o earthly_a match_n and_o marriage_n as_o to_o neglect_v the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v fit_v to_o come_v as_o worthy_a guest_n to_o the_o marriage_n of_o the_o king_n son_n we_o must_v choose_v with_o the_o philosopher_n rather_o to_o neglect_v our_o animi_fw-la aristippus_n apud_fw-la plut._n de_fw-fr tranquil_a animi_fw-la farm_n then_o our_o soul_n and_o suffer_v some_o weed_n to_o grow_v in_o our_o field_n rather_o than_o to_o have_v our_o mind_n overgrow_v with_o vice_n or_o to_o lose_v any_o good_a opportunity_n of_o weed_n they_o out_o or_o of_o sow_v in_o they_o the_o seed_n of_o god_n grace_n §._o sect._n 7_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n must_v be_v sanctify_v by_o the_o word_n and_o prayer_n second_o unto_o the_o perform_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n after_o a_o right_a manner_n there_o be_v require_v that_o we_o sanctify_v they_o by_o the_o word_n and_o 5._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 5._o prayer_n the_o former_a be_v do_v when_o as_o we_o do_v nothing_o but_o that_o for_o which_o we_o have_v our_o warrant_n out_o of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n and_o use_v they_o as_o the_o rule_n and_o squire_n according_a to_o which_o we_o frame_v all_o our_o action_n do_v that_o which_o the_o word_n of_o god_n require_v and_o leave_v that_o undo_v which_o it_o forbid_v and_o condemn_v the_o which_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o matter_n and_o work_n themselves_o and_o also_o the_o manner_n and_o circumstance_n do_v all_o thing_n both_o in_o substance_n and_o form_n as_o it_o require_v and_o direct_v the_o latter_a be_v perform_v when_o as_o by_o prayer_n we_o desire_v god_n blessing_n upon_o all_o our_o labour_n and_o render_v unto_o he_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n when_o we_o have_v obtain_v it_o and_o have_v succeed_v and_o prosper_v in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o hand_n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n require_v in_o all_o our_o affair_n whatsoever_o you_o do_v in_o word_n or_o deed_n do_v all_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n give_v 17._o col._n 3._o 17._o thanks_n to_o god_n and_o the_o father_n by_o he_o the_o necessity_n whereof_o will_v plain_o appear_v if_o we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v god_n blessing_n only_o which_o make_v rich_a and_o cause_v we_o to_o thrive_v and_o prosper_v in_o all_o the_o work_n of_o our_o 22._o pro._n 10._o 22._o hand_n that_o it_o alone_o enable_v we_o to_o build_v goodly_a house_n and_o cause_v our_o 18._o deut._n 8._o 13_o 18._o herd_n and_o our_o flock_n our_o silver_n and_o gold_n and_o all_o that_o we_o have_v to_o multiply_v and_o that_o he_o only_o give_v we_o power_n to_o get_v wealth_n that_o it_o be_v he_o who_o at_o his_o pleasure_n give_v and_o take_v away_o make_v poor_a and_o rich_a bring_v low_a and_o lift_v 21._o job_n 1._o 21._o up_o raise_v the_o poor_a out_o of_o the_o dust_n and_o lift_v up_o the_o beggar_n from_o the_o dunghill_n to_o set_v they_o among_o prince_n and_o to_o make_v they_o inherit_v the_o throne_n of_o glory_n 7._o 1._o sam._n 2._o 8._o psal_n 113._o 7._o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o abraham_n and_o lot_n who_o by_o the_o blessing_n of_o 6._o gen._n 13._o 5_o 6._o god_n upon_o their_o labour_n wax_v so_o rich_a that_o the_o land_n be_v not_o able_a to_o bear_v they_o that_o they_o may_v dwell_v together_o and_o of_o isaac_n who_o be_v a_o soiourner_n and_o stranger_n in_o the_o land_n prosper_v in_o all_o his_o labour_n and_o sow_v the_o ground_n receive_v in_o the_o same_o year_n a_o hundred_o fold_n because_o the_o lord_n bless_v he_o and_o in_o jacob_n who_o pass_v over_o jordane_n like_o a_o poor_a pilgrim_n 12._o gen._n 26._o 3_o 12._o with_o his_o staff_n in_o his_o hand_n at_o his_o return_n back_o again_o be_v multiply_v in_o 10._o gen._n 32._o 10._o wealth_n whereas_o contrariwise_o if_o god_n blessing_n be_v want_v as_o we_o be_v not_o likely_a to_o have_v it_o unless_o we_o crave_v it_o all_o our_o labour_n and_o endeavour_n will_v be_v spend_v in_o vain_a for_o except_o the_o lord_n build_v the_o house_n they_o labour_v in_o vain_a 2._o psal_n 127._o 1_o 2._o that_o build_v it_o except_o the_o
set_v upon_o these_o but_o upon_o the_o main_n bargain_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n assure_v by_o they_o and_o will_v be_v content_a with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o leave_v they_o &_o to_o lay_v down_o their_o talent_n at_o god_n foot_n when_o as_o he_o shall_v call_v they_o to_o enter_v into_o the_o joy_n of_o their_o lord_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o the_o poor_a sort_n must_v labour_v painful_o in_o their_o calling_n notwithstanding_o that_o the_o badness_n of_o their_o trade_n afford_v small_a earning_n now_o if_o the_o rich_a and_o noble_a be_v not_o privilege_v from_o diligent_a walk_n in_o their_o calling_n then_o much_o less_o can_v any_o of_o the_o poor_a sort_n who_o be_v able_a to_o take_v pain_n think_v themselves_o exempt_v see_v they_o be_v tie_v to_o the_o performance_n of_o their_o duty_n not_o only_o by_o the_o same_o golden_a bond_n of_o conscience_n but_o also_o by_o the_o iron_n chain_n of_o necessity_n that_o they_o may_v have_v wherewithal_o to_o relieve_v and_o 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governor_n to_o stamp_v first_o god_n seal_n upon_o their_o child_n that_o thereby_o also_o they_o may_v be_v mark_v for_o the_o child_n of_o god_n before_o satan_n have_v prevent_v they_o by_o seal_v they_o for_o his_o slave_n and_o stamp_v upon_o they_o the_o mark_n of_o perdition_n let_v they_o instruct_v they_o in_o the_o principle_n of_o true_a religion_n when_o as_o by_o their_o docible_a age_n they_o be_v most_o fit_a to_o learn_v and_o most_o strong_a and_o able_a to_o retain_v what_o they_o have_v learn_v in_o faithful_a memory_n lest_o neglect_v this_o duty_n satan_n and_o the_o world_n teach_v they_o in_o their_o school_n of_o impiety_n all_o profaneness_n and_o wickedness_n or_o if_o they_o incline_v at_o all_o to_o some_o religion_n do_v by_o their_o instrument_n seduce_v they_o from_o the_o truth_n sow_v in_o their_o mind_n the_o seed_n of_o error_n schism_n and_o heresy_n and_o draw_v they_o away_o from_o god_n by_o teach_v they_o to_o offer_v unto_o he_o for_o his_o pure_a service_n their_o own_o or_o other_o man_n invention_n and_o tradition_n will-worship_n superstition_n and_o idolatry_n §._o sect._n 6_o example_n of_o the_o faithful_a who_o have_v catechize_v their_o family_n last_o the_o example_n of_o the_o faithful_a in_o all_o age_n who_o have_v be_v diligent_a in_o the_o perform_n of_o this_o duty_n may_v persuade_v we_o unto_o it_o thus_o we_o read_v 2._o gen._n 4._o 1_o 2._o that_o cain_n and_o abel_n serve_v god_n by_o sacrifice_n which_o they_o can_v not_o have_v do_v there_o be_v then_o not_o write_v word_n for_o their_o direction_n unless_o they_o have_v be_v instruct_v in_o god_n true_a religion_n by_o their_o parent_n so_o abraham_n be_v commend_v for_o this_o duty_n from_o who_o god_n will_v not_o hide_v his_o secret_a counsel_n because_o he_o know_v that_o he_o will_v command_v his_o child_n and_o his_o household_n 19_o gen._n 18._o 19_o after_o he_o that_o they_o may_v keep_v the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n thus_o solomon_n be_v 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heavenly_a happiness_n §._o sect._n 8_o reason_n move_v those_o which_o be_v of_o year_n to_o submit_v themselves_o to_o be_v catechize_v if_o they_o be_v ignorant_a now_o these_o reason_n concern_v not_o only_a child_n in_o year_n but_o also_o child_n in_o knowledge_n though_o they_o be_v ancient_a in_o respect_n of_o age_n the_o first_o 32._o eph_n 2._o 10._o luk._n 1._o 74._o deut_n 28._o 14._o deut._n 12._o 32._o whereof_o may_v be_v take_v from_o the_o end_n of_o their_o creation_n and_o redemption_n for_o they_o be_v create_v unto_o good_a work_n which_o god_n have_v ordain_v that_o they_o shall_v walk_v in_o they_o they_o be_v redeem_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o they_o shall_v serve_v god_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o he_o all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n they_o be_v not_o their_o own_o but_o buy_v with_o a_o price_n that_o they_o may_v glorify_v their_o redeemer_n in_o their_o soul_n and_o body_n but_o none_o can_v true_o serve_v the_o lord_n unless_o they_o know_v he_o his_o will_n and_o word_n from_o which_o they_o must_v not_o decline_v to_o the_o right_a hand_n nor_o to_o the_o left_a and_o neither_o add_v any_o thing_n to_o it_o nor_o detract_v aught_o from_o it_o for_o else_o through_o natural_a ignorance_n they_o will_v as_o our_o saviour_n charge_v the_o samaritan_n worship_v they_o know_v not_o what_o 22._o joh._n 4._o 22._o and_o in_o stead_n of_o his_o true_a service_n offer_v unto_o he_o their_o own_o will-worship_n and_o invention_n neither_o can_v we_o come_v to_o this_o knowledge_n but_o by_o the_o mean_n which_o god_n have_v ordain_v one_o of_o the_o chief_a whereof_o be_v this_o religious_a exercise_n second_o we_o have_v vow_v in_o our_o baptism_n that_o we_o will_v fight_v under_o christ_n banner_n against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n which_o we_o can_v do_v without_o receive_v a_o
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settle_v so_o as_o it_o will_v not_o easy_o be_v shake_v or_o at_o least_o overthrow_v with_o the_o assault_n of_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n when_o as_o we_o constant_o look_v to_o our_o christian_a armour_n and_o watch_v over_o our_o heart_n as_o our_o chief_a fort_n repair_v the_o breach_n as_o soon_o as_o they_o be_v make_v final_o we_o shall_v prevent_v carnal_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n when_o we_o examine_v ourselves_o daily_o and_o be_v better_o fit_v and_o prepare_v for_o the_o day_n of_o death_n and_o judgement_n when_o as_o we_o keep_v our_o account_n even_o and_o have_v our_o book_n of_o reckon_n between_o god_n and_o our_o conscience_n make_v up_o and_o in_o continual_a readiness_n for_o he_o may_v soon_o clear_v his_o account_n with_o his_o master_n at_o the_o year_n end_n who_o like_o a_o faithful_a and_o diligent_a factor_n do_v make_v all_o reckon_n straight_o at_o the_o end_n of_o every_o day_n §._o sect._n 5_o meditation_n at_o our_o first_o lie_v down_o beside_o this_o examination_n there_o be_v also_o other_o meditation_n very_o profitable_a as_o to_o call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n god_n manifold_a blessing_n and_o benefit_n bestow_v upon_o we_o the_o day_n past_a respect_v our_o soul_n body_n and_o state_n in_o that_o he_o have_v preserve_v we_o from_o innumerable_a evil_n with_o which_o many_o other_o have_v be_v overtake_v for_o continue_v unto_o we_o still_o the_o acceptable_a time_n and_o day_n of_o salvation_n and_o suffer_v we_o with_o so_o much_o patience_n to_o continue_v in_o this_o life_n that_o we_o may_v make_v our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a notwithstanding_o our_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n for_o give_v unto_o we_o some_o poor_a desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o do_v he_o service_n and_o to_o accept_v of_o it_o in_o christ_n though_o in_o itself_o full_a of_o want_n and_o imperfection_n especial_o if_o we_o have_v in_o any_o measure_n perform_v the_o former_a duty_n of_o the_o daily_a exercise_n we_o must_v not_o forget_v to_o render_v unto_o god_n the_o praise_n and_o glory_n due_a unto_o he_o for_o it_o by_o the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o who_o holy_a spirit_n we_o who_o of_o ourselves_o be_v not_o able_a so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n have_v be_v enable_v unto_o they_o so_o likewise_o it_o be_v requisite_a that_o at_o our_o lie_v down_o we_o call_v our_o sin_n to_o our_o remembrance_n the_o duty_n which_o we_o have_v omit_v or_o corrupt_o perform_v and_o the_o vice_n which_o we_o have_v commit_v and_o though_o through_o god_n mercy_n we_o have_v be_v preserve_v from_o grosser_n sin_n yet_o we_o must_v not_o think_v ourselves_o so_o excuse_v but_o call_v to_o mind_v our_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n for_o which_o god_n in_o his_o righteous_a judgement_n may_v condemn_v us._n our_o sloth_n and_o backwardness_n to_o good_a duty_n our_o coldness_n weariness_n and_o many_o distraction_n in_o god_n service_n our_o excess_n in_o mirth_n or_o sorrow_n the_o 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that_o this_o very_a night_n as_o well_o as_o another_o may_v be_v the_o time_n when_o god_n by_o sickness_n and_o death_n will_v summon_v we_o to_o appear_v before_o his_o tribunal_n and_o if_o in_o respect_n of_o thy_o health_n and_o strength_n this_o seem_v unlikely_a sen._n cuivis_fw-la potest_fw-la accidere_fw-la quod_fw-la cviquam_fw-la potest_fw-la sen._n consider_v that_o it_o have_v be_v the_o case_n of_o many_o before_o thou_o and_o that_o which_o befall_v any_o may_v happen_v to_o all_o in_o which_o regard_n let_v we_o not_o dare_v to_o sleep_v till_o through_o christ_n we_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o god_n have_v make_v our_o account_n even_o by_o plead_v christ_n satisfaction_n and_o full_a payment_n and_o have_v our_o pardon_n in_o our_o hand_n to_o show_v seal_v to_o all_o the_o faithful_a with_o his_o blood_n and_o to_o we_o in_o particular_a by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n apply_v the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o his_o death_n unto_o us._n and_o then_o resign_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o he_o who_o be_v a_o faithful_a saviour_n and_o able_a to_o keep_v safe_a whatsoever_o be_v entrust_v unto_o he_o we_o may_v with_o david_n lie_v down_o in_o 8._o 2._o tim._n 1._o 12._o psal_n 4._o 8._o peace_n take_v our_o rest_n because_o it_o be_v he_o only_o that_o make_v we_o dwell_v in_o safety_n §._o sect._n 6_o duty_n to_o be_v do_v in_o the_o night_n and_o first_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n in_o the_o night_n also_o there_o be_v other_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v for_o even_o then_o we_o must_v seek_v the_o lord_n according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o church_n which_o 55._o esa_n 26._o 9_o cant._n 3._o 1._o psal_n 119._o 55._o profess_v that_o with_o her_o soul_n she_o desire_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o night_n
and_o that_o with_o her_o spirit_n within_o she_o she_o will_v seek_v he_o early_o so_o the_o spouse_n in_o the_o canticle_n by_o night_n on_o my_o bed_n i_o seek_v he_o who_o my_o soul_n love_v and_o the_o prophet_n david_n be_v careful_a even_o in_o the_o night_n to_o approve_v himself_o unto_o god_n by_o perform_v these_o religious_a exercise_n i_o have_v say_v he_o remember_v thy_o name_n o_o lord_n in_o the_o night_n and_o have_v keep_v thy_o law_n and_o this_o the_o lord_n require_v of_o we_o as_o be_v lord_n both_o of_o night_n and_o day_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n the_o day_n be_v thou_o and_o the_o night_n also_o be_v thou_o and_o will_v be_v serve_v as_o 9_o psal_n 74._o 16._o infoelix_fw-la tota_fw-la quicunque_fw-la quiescere_fw-la nocte_fw-la sustinet_fw-la &_o somnos_fw-la praemia_fw-la magna_fw-la vocat_fw-la ovid._n amor._n el._n 9_o with_o our_o whole_a heart_n so_o with_o our_o whole_a time_n see_v he_o be_v the_o god_n of_o our_o salvation_n who_o day_n and_o night_n preserve_v we_o and_o multipli_v his_o blessing_n upon_o we_o whereby_o he_o incourage_v we_o to_o do_v he_o service_n yea_o even_o in_o the_o night_n the_o lord_n go_v in_o his_o visitation_n to_o see_v how_o we_o carry_v ourselves_o and_o will_v call_v we_o to_o account_v either_o to_o reward_v we_o if_o we_o do_v well_o or_o to_o punish_v we_o if_o we_o neglect_v our_o duty_n as_o david_n show_v by_o his_o own_o experience_n thou_o have_v prove_v my_o heart_n say_v he_o thou_o have_v visit_v i_o in_o the_o night_n thou_o have_v 3._o psal_n 17._o 3._o try_v i_o and_o shall_v find_v nothing_o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v in_o the_o night_n approve_v our_o heart_n and_o action_n unto_o he_o and_o not_o think_v that_o the_o darkness_n give_v we_o any_o privilege_n to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o darkness_n see_v as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v the_o darkness_n hide_v not_o from_o he_o but_o the_o night_n shine_v as_o the_o day_n the_o darkness_n and_o the_o light_n be_v both_o alike_o to_o he_o now_o the_o 12._o psal_n 139._o 12._o duty_n of_o the_o night_n do_v consist_v chief_o in_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n for_o when_o we_o awake_v out_o of_o sleep_n we_o must_v not_o suffer_v our_o mind_n to_o rove_v after_o worldly_a vanity_n nor_o our_o heart_n to_o be_v fix_v upon_o they_o but_o as_o we_o be_v to_o esteem_v the_o lord_n and_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n our_o chief_a treasure_n so_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n at_o our_o first_o awake_v must_v be_v exercise_v about_o they_o as_o their_o chief_a joy_n and_o comfort_n and_o first_o we_o must_v lift_v they_o up_o unto_o god_n in_o prayer_n according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o holy_a david_n who_o profess_v that_o in_o the_o night_n his_o song_n shall_v be_v with_o he_o and_o his_o prayer_n unto_o the_o god_n of_o his_o life_n 8._o psal_n 42._o 8._o and_o again_o o_o lord_n god_n of_o my_o salvation_n i_o have_v cry_v day_n and_o night_n before_o 1._o psal_n 88_o 1._o thou_o the_o which_o be_v chief_o to_o be_v do_v when_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n be_v heavy_a upon_o we_o by_o some_o grievous_a affliction_n because_o then_o be_v free_v from_o all_o worldly_a distraction_n we_o may_v with_o great_a zeal_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n pour_v forth_o our_o soul_n before_o god_n for_o help_n and_o deliverance_n and_o thus_o david_n in_o his_o great_a extremity_n call_v upon_o god_n day_n and_o night_n o_o my_o god_n say_v he_o i_o cry_v in_o the_o day_n time_n but_o thou_o hear_v not_o and_o in_o the_o night_n season_n i_o be_o not_o silent_a 2._o psal_n 22._o 2._o so_o the_o afflict_a church_n and_o people_n of_o god_n in_o their_o heart_n cry_v unto_o the_o lord_n o_o wall_n of_o the_o daughter_n of_o zion_n let_v tear_n run_v down_o like_o a_o river_n day_n 19_o lam._n 2._o 18_o 19_o and_o night_n give_v thyself_o no_o rest_n let_v not_o the_o apple_n of_o thy_o eye_n cease_v arise_v cry_v out_o in_o the_o night_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o watch_n pour_v out_o thy_o heart_n like_o water_n before_o the_o face_n of_o the_o lord_n lift_v up_o thy_o hand_n towards_o he_o for_o the_o life_n of_o the_o young_a child_n that_o faint_v for_o hunger_n in_o the_o top_n of_o every_o street_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o in_o his_o bitter_a agony_n make_v choice_n of_o the_o night_n as_o 44._o luk._n 22._o 44._o the_o fit_a time_n for_o those_o powerful_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n which_o he_o make_v for_o himself_o and_o his_o church_n unto_o god_n his_o father_n whereby_o we_o learn_v that_o when_o we_o have_v suit_n of_o great_a importance_n which_o we_o will_v solicit_v with_o all_o earnestness_n and_o importunity_n the_o night_n be_v a_o fit_a time_n to_o commend_v they_o unto_o god_n in_o our_o fervent_a prayer_n yea_o even_o at_o ordinary_a time_n if_o there_o be_v any_o special_a suit_n which_o we_o will_v make_v unto_o god_n either_o for_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n for_o the_o mortify_n of_o some_o strong_a corruption_n which_o cleave_v unto_o we_o or_o the_o pardon_n of_o any_o sin_n which_o have_v late_o wound_v our_o conscience_n or_o for_o the_o obtain_n of_o some_o special_a grace_n wherein_o we_o find_v ourselves_o most_o defective_a or_o for_o deliverance_n from_o some_o imminent_a danger_n it_o be_v most_o profitable_a that_o at_o our_o first_o wake_v we_o present_o pitch_v upon_o they_o and_o in_o some_o short_a prayer_n and_o earnest_a desire_n of_o the_o heart_n offer_v up_o our_o suit_n unto_o god_n in_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o as_o we_o be_v thus_o in_o the_o night_n to_o pray_v for_o the_o thing_n we_o want_v so_o also_o ought_v we_o to_o praise_n and_o give_v thanks_n unto_o god_n for_o his_o gift_n and_o blessing_n already_o receive_v according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o do_v not_o content_v himself_o to_o show_v forth_o god_n love_v kindness_n in_o the_o morning_n but_o also_o his_o faithfulness_n 2._o psal_n 92._o 2._o in_o the_o night_n the_o which_o duty_n upon_o extraordinary_a occasion_n must_v be_v extraordinary_o perform_v and_o in_o some_o set_n and_o solemn_a manner_n as_o when_o our_o heart_n be_v ravish_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o bounty_n after_o the_o receive_n of_o some_o special_a and_o singular_a benefit_n as_o we_o see_v also_o in_o david_n practice_n who_o at_o midnight_n do_v rise_v to_o give_v thanks_n unto_o the_o lord_n as_o 62._o psal_n 119._o 62._o he_o profess_v the_o which_o his_o night-song_n as_o they_o be_v his_o solace_n in_o the_o time_n of_o his_o flourish_a prosperity_n so_o the_o remembrance_n of_o they_o be_v his_o chief_a comfort_n in_o his_o deep_a distress_n as_o be_v infallible_a sign_n of_o god_n love_n and_o his_o own_o integrity_n for_o when_o his_o affliction_n both_o of_o body_n and_o mind_n be_v so_o great_a that_o he_o have_v no_o manner_n of_o consolation_n in_o his_o present_a sense_n and_o feeling_n he_o call_v to_o remembrance_n his_o song_n in_o the_o night_n and_o the_o sweet_a visitation_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n in_o these_o spiritual_a exercise_n 6._o psal_n 77._o 6._o which_o example_n let_v we_o learn_v to_o imitate_v and_o if_o no_o other_o occasion_n come_v present_o to_o our_o mind_n yet_o at_o least_o let_v we_o when_o we_o awake_v lift_v up_o our_o soul_n unto_o god_n praise_v he_o for_o his_o gracious_a preservation_n hitherto_o and_o our_o quiet_a rest_n and_o commend_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n into_o his_o gracious_a protection_n for_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o night_n desire_v the_o continuance_n of_o his_o favour_n for_o our_o preservation_n and_o of_o our_o quiet_a sleep_n for_o the_o refresh_n and_o strengthen_v of_o our_o frail_a and_o weak_a body_n §._o sect._n 7_o meditation_n fit_a for_o the_o night_n the_o other_o duty_n be_v meditation_n in_o which_o we_o be_v to_o exercise_v our_o mind_n after_o a_o holy_a and_o religious_a manner_n when_o we_o can_v or_o listen_v not_o to_o sleep_v and_o not_o suffer_v they_o to_o range_v and_o rove_v after_o idle_a or_o hurtful_a vanity_n which_o will_v not_o bring_v unto_o we_o any_o profit_n the_o subject_a matter_n of_o which_o our_o meditation_n may_v be_v diverse_a according_a to_o our_o several_a occasion_n and_o estate_n as_o first_o and_o principal_o we_o must_v call_v god_n to_o our_o remembrance_n and_o meditate_v on_o his_o save_a attribute_n his_o infinite_a love_n mercy_n goodness_n and_o bounty_n towards_o we_o wherein_o holy_a david_n take_v singular_a comfort_n and_o delight_n my_o soul_n say_v he_o shall_v be_v satisfy_v as_o with_o marrow_n and_o fatness_n and_o my_o 6._o psal_n 63._o 6._o mouth_n shall_v praise_v thou_o with_o joyful_a lip_n when_o i_o remember_v
thou_o upon_o my_o bed_n and_o meditate_v on_o thou_o in_o the_o night-watche_n second_o we_o may_v make_v some_o part_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n the_o subject_n of_o our_o meditation_n as_o david_n also_o do_v who_o 148._o psal_n 119._o 148._o eye_n prevent_v the_o night-watche_n that_o he_o may_v meditate_v in_o god_n word_n the_o which_o he_o make_v a_o special_a note_n of_o a_o bless_a man_n that_o he_o take_v such_o delight_n in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n that_o he_o meditate_v therein_o day_n and_o night_n and_o thus_o 2._o psal_n 1._o 2._o we_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o think_v of_o the_o purity_n and_o perfection_n of_o the_o law_n what_o exact_a righteousness_n it_o require_v and_o how_o far_o we_o come_v short_a of_o this_o perfection_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o own_o corruption_n and_o imperfection_n or_o of_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o of_o the_o gracious_a promise_n therein_o contain_v apply_v they_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n unto_o ourselves_o that_o our_o heart_n thereby_o may_v be_v replenish_v and_o even_o ravish_v with_o the_o sweet_a comfort_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n or_o of_o god_n manifold_a blessing_n bestow_v upon_o we_o especial_o the_o day_n past_a and_o the_o singular_a privilege_n which_o we_o have_v through_o jesus_n christ_n of_o which_o we_o shall_v have_v occasion_n to_o speak_v more_o hereafter_o or_o final_o we_o may_v think_v of_o some_o text_n of_o scripture_n which_o have_v some_o similitude_n with_o our_o present_a estate_n as_o that_o 13._o rom._n 13._o 11_o 12_o 13._o it_o be_v now_o high_a time_n to_o awake_v out_o of_o sleep_n for_o now_o be_v our_o salvation_n near_o than_o when_o we_o believe_v the_o night_n be_v far_o spend_v the_o day_n be_v at_o hand_n let_v we_o therefore_o cast_v off_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o let_v we_o put_v on_o the_o armour_n of_o light_n let_v we_o walk_v honest_o as_o in_o the_o day_n not_o in_o riot_v and_o drunkenness_n not_o in_o chamber_v and_o wantonness_n not_o in_o strife_n and_o envy_v etc._n etc._n and_o again_o awake_v thou_o that_o sleep_v and_o 14._o eph._n 5._o 14._o stand_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o christ_n shall_v give_v thou_o light_n but_o you_o brethren_n be_v not_o 5._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 4_o 5._o in_o darkness_n that_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v overtake_v you_o as_o a_o thief_n you_o be_v all_o child_n of_o light_n and_o the_o child_n of_o the_o day_n we_o be_v not_o of_o the_o night_n nor_o of_o darkness_n therefore_o let_v we_o not_o sleep_v as_o do_v other_o but_o let_v we_o watch_v and_o be_v sober_a etc._n etc._n final_o we_o may_v from_o present_a occasion_n have_v good_a matter_n minister_v unto_o we_o for_o our_o meditation_n as_o from_o the_o terror_n of_o darkness_n we_o may_v think_v how_o much_o more_o fearful_a be_v the_o spiritual_a darkness_n of_o sin_n from_o which_o the_o lord_n have_v gracious_o deliver_v we_o leave_v innumerable_a other_o to_o live_v and_o die_v in_o it_o and_o that_o horrible_a estate_n of_o the_o wicked_a who_o be_v cast_v into_o utter_a darkness_n unto_o who_o the_o light_n shall_v never_o appear_v nor_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n ever_o shine_v to_o bring_v unto_o they_o any_o joy_n and_o comfort_n and_o so_o take_v occasion_n of_o praise_v the_o lord_n for_o free_v we_o from_o these_o fear_n and_o notwithstanding_o our_o unworthiness_n for_o cause_v the_o light_n of_o truth_n and_o salvation_n to_o shine_v unto_o we_o rather_o than_o to_o they_o so_o from_o our_o awake_n out_o of_o sleep_n we_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o think_v of_o our_o awake_n out_o of_o the_o sleep_n of_o death_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o from_o the_o crow_n of_o the_o cock_n of_o the_o loud_a and_o shrill_a sound_n of_o the_o last_o trumpet_n whereby_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a we_o shall_v be_v summon_v to_o appear_v before_o god_n tribunal_n to_o give_v a_o account_n of_o all_o that_o we_o have_v do_v in_o the_o flesh_n either_o good_a or_o evil_n that_o so_o night_n and_o day_n we_o may_v prepare_v ourselves_o for_o christ_n come_n and_o be_v still_o in_o readiness_n to_o give_v up_o our_o reckon_n final_o as_o we_o be_v not_o much_o to_o regard_v our_o dream_n in_o respect_n of_o any_o guess_n to_o be_v make_v thereby_o of_o any_o future_a thing_n so_o be_v we_o not_o utter_o to_o neglect_v they_o in_o regard_n of_o other_o use_n for_o we_o may_v not_o only_o by_o they_o guess_v at_o the_o temperature_n of_o our_o body_n and_o our_o natural_a disposition_n in_o respect_n thereof_o and_o unto_o what_o sin_n we_o be_v most_o incline_v but_o also_o we_o may_v take_v occasion_n from_o they_o of_o good_a meditation_n as_o to_o think_v of_o our_o own_o frailty_n and_o corruption_n when_o we_o find_v and_o feel_v that_o carnal_a concupiscence_n even_o in_o our_o sleep_n have_v wrought_v in_o we_o and_o cause_v either_o such_o dream_n as_o be_v wanton_a and_o lascivious_a or_o choleric_a provoke_v we_o to_o revenge_v and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n to_o meditate_v on_o god_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n if_o we_o have_v have_v any_o dream_n that_o savour_v of_o virtue_n and_o religion_n who_o by_o his_o spirit_n have_v sanctify_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n which_o of_o themselves_o be_v not_o able_a natural_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n or_o to_o conceive_v a_o good_a desire_n §._o sect._n 8_o that_o the_o profit_n of_o these_o duty_n will_v far_o exceed_v the_o pain_n now_o if_o any_o object_n that_o though_o these_o duty_n be_v good_a and_o commendable_a yet_o they_o be_v hard_a and_o difficult_a and_o that_o it_o bring_v great_a weariness_n 13._o mal._n 1._o 13._o thus_o to_o serve_v god_n both_o day_n and_o night_n in_o these_o spiritual_a and_o religious_a exercise_n unto_o such_o i_o dare_v promise_n that_o their_o profit_n will_v far_o exceed_v their_o pain_n and_o their_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o comfort_n will_v abundant_o recompense_v that_o carnal_a distaste_n which_o our_o corrupt_a flesh_n cause_v in_o they_o for_o if_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n be_v thus_o continual_o night_n and_o day_n take_v up_o for_o god_n use_v in_o these_o religious_a exercise_n it_o will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o keep_v out_o satan_n and_o his_o suggestion_n from_o enter_v and_o take_v possession_n as_o they_o easy_o will_v if_o they_o be_v sweep_v clean_o and_o empty_a of_o good_a meditation_n and_o desire_n for_o they_o who_o be_v idle_a and_o do_v nothing_o be_v at_o the_o next_o step_n to_o do_v ill_a and_o if_o we_o be_v not_o employ_v in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n the_o devil_n will_v take_v we_o up_o like_o masterless_a man_n and_o hire_v we_o with_o the_o wage_n of_o sinful_a pleasure_n to_o spend_v our_o time_n and_o strength_n in_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n second_o if_o they_o be_v thus_o replenish_v with_o good_a meditation_n at_o our_o lie_v down_o it_o will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o preserve_v we_o from_o vain_a idle_a and_o sinful_a dream_n and_o contrariwise_o dispose_v we_o even_o in_o our_o sleep_n to_o good_a thought_n and_o cogitation_n three_o if_o we_o thus_o keep_v they_o well-ordered_a at_o our_o go_v to_o bed_n and_o throughout_o the_o whole_a night_n we_o shall_v with_o much_o more_o ease_n and_o pleasure_n keep_v they_o in_o this_o state_n the_o day_n follow_v and_o have_v they_o apt_a and_o ready_a unto_o the_o well-performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n for_o as_o those_o oven_n be_v easy_o heat_n in_o the_o morning_n in_o which_o we_o bake_v in_o the_o night_n and_o the_o fire_n soon_o kindle_v when_o we_o rise_v which_o we_o well_o rake_v up_o and_o cover_v when_o we_o go_v to_o bed_n so_o if_o we_o be_v thus_o exercise_v over_o night_n we_o shall_v find_v the_o spiritual_a warmth_n thereof_o make_v we_o able_a and_o active_a for_o all_o good_a duty_n in_o the_o morning_n and_o by_o add_v some_o new_a fuel_n unto_o this_o holy_a fire_n we_o shall_v with_o much_o facility_n and_o comfort_n cause_v it_o to_o burn_v and_o blaze_v out_o in_o all_o christian_n and_o religious_a duty_n final_o if_o with_o the_o five_o wise_a virgin_n we_o thus_o keep_v our_o lamp_n trim_v night_n &_o day_n be_v always_o in_o readiness_n we_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o fear_v the_o sudden_a approach_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n but_o at_o the_o least_o noise_n of_o his_o come_n we_o shall_v rise_v to_o meet_v he_o and_o so_o enter_v with_o he_o into_o the_o marriage_n chamber_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n we_o shall_v there_o eternal_o solace_v ourselves_o in_o the_o fruition_n of_o his_o love_n and_o those_o ravish_a joy_n which_o he_o have_v prepare_v for_o us._n cap._n xxxvii_o that_o we_o must_v moderate_v our_o sleep_n and_o
help_n whereas_o those_o that_o use_v they_o not_o never_o need_v they_o so_o if_o we_o accustom_v ourselves_o to_o immoderate_a sleep_n we_o shall_v turn_v superfluity_n into_o a_o kind_n of_o necessity_n and_o with_o salomon_n 10._o pro._n 6._o 9_o 10._o sluggard_n be_v still_o crave_v for_o more_o when_o as_o already_o we_o have_v take_v too_o much_o whereas_o if_o as_o soon_o as_o we_o feel_v our_o spirit_n refresh_v and_o our_o strength_n repair_v with_o moderate_a rest_n we_o will_v shake_v off_o sloth_n and_o rise_v betimes_o set_v ourselves_o about_o some_o good_a employment_n nature_n will_v be_v easy_o satisfy_v and_o will_v never_o pull_v we_o back_o when_o we_o be_v willing_a to_o rise_v cap._n xxxviii_o of_o those_o christian_a and_o religious_a duty_n which_o we_o ought_v to_o perform_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o that_o if_o we_o will_v sanctify_v the_o lord_n day_n we_o must_v prepare_v for_o it_o before_o it_o come_v beside_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v every_o day_n to_o be_v perform_v of_o which_o we_o have_v already_o speak_v there_o be_v other_o which_v more_o special_o belong_v to_o the_o lord_n day_n of_o which_o we_o be_v now_o to_o entreat_v for_o howsoever_o we_o ought_v to_o devote_v ourselves_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n to_o god_n service_n yet_o this_o day_n be_v to_o be_v set_v apart_o and_o consecrate_v whole_o after_o a_o peculiar_a manner_n to_o god_n immediate_a worship_n so_o as_o we_o may_v not_o in_o any_o part_n thereof_o do_v the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n or_o any_o of_o our_o own_o work_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o advance_v of_o our_o worldly_a end_n whereof_o i_o will_v speak_v the_o more_o brief_o because_o i_o have_v in_o part_n touch_v already_o the_o main_n point_n and_o sum_n of_o the_o four_o commandment_n and_o because_o also_o diverse_a of_o my_o learned_a and_o godly_a brethren_n have_v excellent_o labour_v in_o this_o argument_n leave_v nothing_o for_o i_o after_o their_o plentiful_a harvest_n but_o some_o few_o glean_n unless_o i_o will_v pick_v out_o of_o their_o sheaf_n and_o say_v the_o same_o thing_n again_o which_o they_o have_v better_o say_v already_o and_o yet_o because_o my_o desire_n be_v that_o this_o treatise_n shall_v be_v perfect_a in_o all_o its_o part_n i_o will_v brief_o speak_v of_o these_o duty_n and_o give_v some_o direction_n for_o the_o spend_n of_o this_o day_n in_o such_o a_o manner_n as_o may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n and_o profitable_a for_o the_o enrich_n of_o our_o soul_n with_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o assure_v and_o further_a of_o our_o salvation_n and_o first_o if_o we_o will_v right_o sanctify_v the_o lord_n day_n when_o it_o come_v there_o be_v require_v beforehand_o a_o due_a preparation_n neither_o can_v any_o action_n of_o weight_n and_o worth_n be_v well_o perform_v which_o be_v sudden_o and_o rash_o undertake_v and_o scarce_o ever_o think_v on_o before_o it_o be_v attempt_v especial_o if_o there_o be_v much_o and_o mighty_a opposition_n which_o will_v be_v never_o want_v in_o these_o religious_a duty_n that_o so_o near_o concern_v our_o salvation_n till_o we_o come_v to_o keep_v a_o perpetual_a sabbath_n in_o god_n kingdom_n see_v our_o spiritual_a and_o malicious_a enemy_n the_o devil_n world_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n leave_v no_o mean_n unassayed_a which_o may_v make_v all_o god_n holy_a ordinance_n unprofitable_a unto_o us._n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o our_o general_a preparation_n in_o the_o whole_a week_n now_o this_o preparation_n be_v either_o general_a or_o more_o special_a the_o general_a be_v in_o the_o whole_a week_n before_o by_o perform_v those_o christian_n and_o religious_a duty_n of_o which_o i_o have_v former_o entreat_v for_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v keep_v continual_o in_o good_a plight_n and_o order_n season_v with_o the_o love_n of_o piety_n and_o settle_v in_o a_o good_a course_n than_o the_o duty_n of_o 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delight_n if_o we_o give_v our_o heart_n liberty_n to_o range_v after_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o fix_v they_o whole_o upon_o earthly_a pleasure_n and_o profit_n if_o we_o let_v our_o tongue_n loose_a to_o discourse_v only_o of_o sensual_a and_o terrene_a affair_n and_o never_o acquaint_v they_o with_o the_o language_n of_o canaan_n and_o if_o all_o our_o action_n be_v suitable_a to_o they_o both_o be_v whole_o employ_v about_o temporary_a object_n then_o shall_v we_o find_v it_o impossible_a on_o the_o lord_n day_n to_o withdraw_v they_o from_o their_o common_a haunt_n see_v for_o want_v of_o use_n religious_a exercise_n will_v be_v tedious_a and_o unpleasant_a unto_o we_o and_o though_o we_o with_o some_o force_n bring_v they_o to_o holy_a duty_n yet_o find_v no_o taste_n nor_o delight_n in_o they_o they_o will_v ever_o and_o anon_o steal_v away_o or_o violent_o break_v from_o we_o and_o rove_v and_o range_v after_o worldly_a vanity_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o special_a preparation_n to_o 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though_o we_o pray_v and_o preach_v and_o hear_v yea_o even_o work_v miracle_n in_o christ_n name_n yet_o if_o we_o do_v they_o not_o in_o a_o right_a manner_n he_o will_v reject_v we_o at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o exclude_v we_o from_o his_o heavenly_a joy_n as_o be_v no_o better_o than_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n 23._o mat._n 7._o 22_o 23._o cap._n xl._n that_o we_o must_v sanctify_v our_o rest_n by_o consecrate_v it_o to_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o must_v rise_v betimes_o on_o the_o lord_n day_n and_o thus_o much_o concern_v the_o rest_n and_o thing_n from_o which_o we_o must_v abstain_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n the_o second_o thing_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o sanctify_a of_o this_o rest_n by_o consecrate_v it_o unto_o those_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n which_o upon_o this_o day_n he_o require_v of_o us._n for_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a that_o we_o refrain_v from_o work_v and_o do_v nothing_o see_v our_o beast_n do_v this_o 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incomparable_o more_o excellent_a than_o earthly_a riches_n and_o delight_n therefore_o as_o we_o be_v watchful_a on_o the_o week_n day_n to_o pursue_v these_o and_o be_v willing_a to_o abridge_v ourselves_o of_o our_o ordinary_a sleep_n when_o we_o have_v any_o good_a opportunity_n offer_v for_o the_o compass_v of_o they_o so_o shall_v we_o herein_o exceed_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n wherein_o we_o have_v such_o good_a mean_n offer_v of_o enrich_v our_o soul_n with_o the_o spiritual_a treasure_n of_o god_n save_v grace_n and_o of_o attain_v unto_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o heavenly_a joy_n and_o those_o pleasure_n which_o be_v at_o god_n right_a
hand_n for_o evermore_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o the_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n of_o nature_n will_v suffer_v and_o not_o disable_v we_o through_o drowzinesse_n cause_v by_o want_n of_o sufficient_a sleep_n unto_o the_o public_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n and_o therefore_o far_o be_v it_o from_o we_o that_o profess_v christianity_n to_o imitate_v the_o practice_n of_o carnal_a worldling_n who_o rise_v betimes_o upon_o the_o week_n day_n to_o go_v about_o their_o own_o business_n but_o when_o the_o lord_n day_n come_v lie_v long_o in_o bed_n and_o as_o they_o say_v take_v up_o their_o pennyworth_n of_o sleep_n in_o which_o they_o be_v scant_v by_o their_o earthly_a employment_n because_o they_o think_v it_o a_o idle_a time_n wherein_o they_o have_v nothing_o to_o do_v save_v to_o make_v themselves_o ready_a and_o go_v to_o church_n but_o rather_o according_a to_o our_o profession_n let_v we_o imitate_v the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n 38._o mar._n 1._o 35_o 38._o christ_n who_o 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sight_n and_o may_v whole_o tend_v to_o the_o advancement_n of_o his_o glory_n the_o edification_n of_o our_o brethren_n the_o enrich_n of_o our_o soul_n with_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a and_o assure_v of_o our_o salvation_n after_o which_o short_a prayer_n we_o be_v to_o spend_v some_o time_n in_o holy_a meditation_n the_o subject_n and_o matter_n whereof_o may_v be_v the_o infinite_a and_o inestimable_a love_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n innumerable_a way_n show_v unto_o we_o but_o especial_o in_o give_v unto_o we_o his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n to_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o as_o this_o day_n to_o arise_v again_o for_o our_o justification_n in_o which_o we_o may_v enlarge_v ourselves_o as_o time_n and_o leisure_n will_v serve_v by_o call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n the_o particular_a part_n of_o christ_n passion_n as_o his_o misery_n and_o affliction_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o his_o life_n his_o betray_n and_o apprehension_n his_o 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manifold_a and_o exceed_a fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n redound_v unto_o we_o that_o so_o we_o may_v not_o only_o be_v stir_v up_o to_o unfeigned_a thankfulness_n unto_o god_n the_o father_n who_o have_v of_o his_o mere_a love_n 6._o rom._n 5._o 8_o 10._o phil._n 2._o 6._o give_v his_o son_n even_o when_o we_o be_v stranger_n and_o enemy_n to_o do_v all_o this_o for_o we_o and_o to_o god_n the_o son_n who_o have_v be_v equal_a with_o his_o father_n thus_o humble_v himself_o to_o work_v the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o to_o god_n the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o apply_v the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o christ_n passion_n and_o resurrection_n unto_o we_o make_v they_o effectual_a for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n but_o also_o have_v our_o heart_n inflame_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o this_o their_o love_n we_o may_v be_v move_v hereby_o to_o love_v they_o again_o and_o be_v make_v zealous_a in_o their_o service_n think_v nothing_o enough_o which_o we_o can_v do_v to_o glorify_v they_o who_o have_v be_v so_o good_a and_o gracious_a unto_o us._n we_o be_v to_o meditate_v also_o on_o our_o sin_n which_o we_o have_v fall_v into_o especial_o since_o the_o last_o lord_n day_n either_o in_o the_o omission_n or_o imperfect_a performance_n of_o good_a duty_n or_o in_o the_o commission_n of_o evil_n that_o we_o may_v serious_o bewail_v and_o repent_v of_o they_o before_o we_o present_v ourselves_o in_o the_o holy_a assembly_n to_o perform_v the_o public_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n see_v he_o will_v be_v 2._o levit._fw-la 10._o 2._o honour_v in_o all_o that_o draw_v near_o unto_o he_o either_o in_o his_o mercy_n by_o forgive_a the_o sin_n of_o the_o repentant_a or_o in_o his_o justice_n by_o punish_v those_o that_o continue_v in_o their_o impenitency_n so_o also_o we_o be_v to_o examine_v and_o search_v out_o those_o sin_n and_o corruption_n unto_o which_o our_o frail_a nature_n be_v most_o incline_v and_o 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especial_o those_o which_o respect_v his_o sabbath_n and_o service_n as_o the_o profane_v of_o his_o holy_a day_n by_o utter_a neglect_n of_o all_o holy_a duty_n or_o by_o imperfect_a performance_n of_o they_o want_v of_o preparation_n of_o reverence_n and_o attention_n faith_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n in_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o call_v upon_o god_n name_n want_v of_o care_n in_o lay_v it_o up_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o memory_n and_o practise_v it_o in_o our_o life_n etc._n etc._n and_o thus_o as_o in_o our_o complaint_n we_o be_v to_o bewail_v other_o want_n so_o those_o especial_o which_o make_v we_o unfit_a to_o perform_v any_o acceptable_a service_n unto_o god_n and_o in_o our_o petition_n as_o we_o be_v to_o beg_v other_o gift_n and_o grace_n whereof_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n so_o those_o above_o other_o which_o enable_v we_o to_o the_o better_a sanctification_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n in_o perform_v unto_o he_o his_o spiritual_a worship_n as_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v 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believe_v in_o christ_n and_o apply_v the_o promise_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n and_o no_o less_o strive_v to_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o corruption_n by_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o to_o rise_v again_o unto_o newness_n of_o life_n by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o resurrection_n then_o to_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o gilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o it_o and_o to_o rise_v at_o the_o latter_a day_n unto_o glory_n and_o happiness_n for_o if_o we_o divide_v these_o we_o shall_v do_v neither_o aright_o if_o we_o believe_v only_o and_o do_v not_o repent_v we_o be_v but_o carnal_a gospeler_n and_o presumptuous_a worldling_n and_o if_o our_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n be_v never_o so_o great_a yet_o if_o we_o have_v not_o faith_n in_o christ_n this_o grief_n be_v to_o be_v grieve_v for_o see_v it_o be_v the_o forerunner_n of_o despair_n and_o 10._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 10._o a_o worldly_a sorrow_n which_o bring_v death_n so_o that_o though_o we_o shall_v bewail_v our_o sin_n never_o so_o much_o and_o even_o melt_v and_o be_v whole_o resolve_v into_o tear_n yet_o shall_v we_o perish_v in_o our_o infidelity_n see_v it_o be_v not_o our_o tear_n but_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n which_o purge_v and_o purify_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n §._o sect._n 3_o reason_n persuade_v to_o universal_a obedience_n 1._o because_o god_n require_v it_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o yield_v this_o universal_a obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a reveal_v will_n of_o god_n be_v diverse_a first_o because_o god_n command_v 32._o deut._n 11._o 32._o it_o neither_o do_v he_o require_v that_o we_o shall_v keep_v his_o law_n in_o some_o thing_n and_o break_v it_o in_o other_o or_o in_o most_o thing_n and_o neglect_v it_o in_o some_o few_o see_v no_o prince_n will_v accept_v from_o his_o subject_n such_o obedience_n but_o all_o and_o every_o of_o his_o commandment_n without_o exception_n he_o bind_v we_o strict_o to_o observe_v all_o his_o statute_n and_o judgement_n which_o he_o set_v before_o we_o that_o whatsoever_o he_o command_v we_o we_o observe_v to_o do_v it_o neither_o add_v thereto_o 14._o and_o 12_o 32._o and_o 32._o 46._o and_o 28._o 14._o nor_o diminish_v from_o it_o that_o we_o set_v our_o heart_n to_o obey_v all_o the_o word_n of_o his_o law_n turn_v not_o therefrom_o to_o the_o right_a hand_n nor_o to_o the_o left_a so_o our_o saviour_n christ_n injoin_v his_o disciple_n to_o preach_v unto_o all_o nation_n teach_v they_o to_o observe_v all_o 20._o math._n 28._o 20._o thing_n whatsoever_o he_o command_v the_o which_o the_o apostle_n observe_v in_o his_o own_o practice_n keep_v in_o all_o thing_n a_o good_a conscience_n before_o god_n and_o live_v 18._o heb._n 13._o 18._o honest_o before_o man_n and_o unto_o this_o total_a obedience_n to_o all_o god_n law_n do_v he_o restrain_v all_o his_o promise_n if_o say_v he_o thou_o will_v hearken_v diligent_o unto_o 1._o deut._n 28._o 1._o the_o voice_n of_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n to_o observe_v and_o to_o do_v all_o his_o commandment_n then_o i_o will_v advance_v thou_o and_o all_o my_o blessing_n shall_v come_v upon_o thou_o etc._n etc._n whereas_o that_o which_o be_v but_o in_o part_n can_v expect_v no_o reward_n but_o rather_o deserve_a punishment_n for_o as_o it_o be_v in_o this_o case_n between_o the_o prince_n and_o his_o subject_n so_o also_o between_o god_n and_o us._n though_o a_o man_n observe_v the_o whole_a law_n of_o his_o sovereign_n and_o commit_v only_o one_o heinous_a and_o capital_a crime_n his_o obedience_n be_v not_o reward_v see_v therein_o he_o do_v but_o his_o duty_n but_o for_o his_o offence_n he_o be_v just_o punish_v §._o sect._n 4_o that_o our_o obedience_n can_v be_v sincere_a unless_o it_o be_v universal_a second_o if_o our_o obedience_n be_v not_o universal_a to_o the_o whole_a will_n of_o god_n it_o can_v be_v sincere_a and_o upright_o for_o if_o in_o the_o integrity_n of_o our_o heart_n we_o yield_v obedience_n to_o any_o of_o god_n commandment_n out_o of_o our_o love_n towards_o he_o and_o because_o he_o require_v our_o obedience_n unto_o they_o than_o will_v we_o upon_o the_o same_o ground_n and_o reason_n obey_v all_o the_o rest_n see_v he_o be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o alike_o and_o by_o the_o same_o divine_a authority_n bind_v we_o to_o one_o as_o well_o as_o to_o another_o and_o upon_o this_o reason_n the_o apostle_n james_n doubt_v not_o to_o affirm_v that_o he_o who_o break_v any_o one_o commandment_n be_v guilty_a of_o 11._o jam._n 2._o 10_o 11._o all_o though_o he_o keep_v all_o the_o rest_n for_o he_o that_o say_v do_v not_o commit_v adultery_n say_v also_o do_v not_o
14._o and_o advance_v we_o and_o enrich_v we_o great_o with_o all_o his_o blessing_n as_o he_o have_v promise_v so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o bare_a act_n of_o his_o preach_v the_o gospel_n he_o have_v nothing_o to_o glory_n of_o because_o a_o necessity_n of_o perform_v this_o duty_n be_v lay_v upon_o he_o and_o a_o woe_n denounce_v if_o he_o perform_v it_o not_o but_o if_o he_o do_v not_o by_o constraint_n but_o willing_o then_o he_o shall_v 17._o 1._o cor._n 9_o 16_o 17._o have_v at_o god_n hand_n a_o reward_n final_o let_v we_o serve_v god_n with_o this_o cheerfulness_n because_o thereby_o we_o shall_v get_v unto_o ourselves_o a_o infallible_a mark_n and_o sign_n that_o we_o be_v in_o the_o estate_n of_o blessedness_n for_o the_o psalmist_n describe_v a_o bless_a man_n bring_v in_o this_o as_o one_o of_o his_o special_a property_n that_o his_o 2._o psal_n 1._o 2._o delight_n be_v in_o the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n so_o that_o he_o meditate_v in_o it_o day_n and_o night_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o cold_a careless_a and_o formal_a service_n but_o perform_v it_o unto_o god_n with_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n without_o which_o it_o be_v neither_o please_v unto_o he_o nor_o profitable_a unto_o we_o and_o see_v this_o be_v not_o a_o flower_n which_o grow_v in_o nature_n soil_n but_o a_o gift_n of_o god_n who_o work_v in_o we_o both_o to_o will_v and_o to_o do_v of_o his_o good_a pleasure_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o david_n acknowledge_v the_o freewill_n offering_n of_o himself_o and_o his_o 13._o phil._n 2._o 13._o people_n towards_o the_o build_n of_o the_o temple_n to_o have_v whole_o proceed_v 14._o 1._o chro._n 29._o 14._o from_o god_n who_o have_v give_v they_o both_o these_o gift_n and_o also_o willing_a heart_n to_o return_v they_o therefore_o let_v we_o beg_v it_o daily_o at_o god_n hand_n that_o take_v away_o our_o dulness_n and_o drowzinesse_n our_o averseness_n and_o backwardness_n unto_o holy_a duty_n he_o will_v give_v we_o grace_n to_o serve_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n with_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n joy_n and_o delight_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v serve_v god_n in_o all_o holy_a duty_n zealous_o and_o devout_o the_o second_o property_n respect_v the_o heart_n be_v true_a zeal_n which_o as_o we_o here_o consider_v it_o be_v a_o devout_a consecrate_v of_o ourselves_o whole_o both_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o a_o ardent_a desire_n study_n and_o endeavour_n to_o glorify_v he_o by_o walk_v before_o he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n so_o that_o it_o be_v nothing_o but_o the_o intention_n of_o our_o love_n and_o cheerfulness_n unto_o these_o holy_a exercise_n and_o of_o our_o anger_n and_o mislike_v against_o all_o the_o impediment_n whereby_o we_o be_v oppose_v and_o hinder_v in_o they_o and_o this_o be_v commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n as_o a_o excellent_a grace_n the_o beauty_n and_o brightness_n whereof_o no_o where_o shine_v more_o clear_o then_o in_o this_o subject_n for_o if_o it_o be_v good_a as_o the_o apostle_n say_v to_o be_v zealous_a in_o a_o good_a matter_n 15._o gal._n 4._o 15._o where_o can_v this_o zeal_n more_o exceed_v in_o goodness_n then_o when_o it_o be_v employ_v and_o spend_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n and_o of_o a_o christian_a life_n than_o the_o which_o nothing_o can_v be_v better_o it_o be_v the_o vital_a heat_n and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o very_a spirit_n which_o intend_v all_o other_o grace_n and_o with_o the_o warmth_n of_o it_o increase_v their_o virtue_n and_o vigour_n give_v unto_o they_o motion_n and_o make_v they_o active_a and_o operative_a in_o their_o several_a function_n and_o it_o be_v give_v we_o of_o god_n as_o a_o singular_a antidote_n against_o that_o cold_a and_o kill_a poison_n of_o carnal_a formality_n and_o that_o stupid_a blockishness_n and_o senseless_a dulness_n and_o deadness_n which_o natural_o have_v overspr_v all_o the_o power_n of_o our_o body_n and_o mind_n in_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n and_o if_o it_o be_v want_v we_o will_v soon_o grow_v cold_a and_o careless_a either_o neglect_v they_o altogether_o or_o perform_v they_o with_o a_o lukewarm_a indifference_n for_o form_n and_o fashion_n sake_n not_o great_o regard_v whether_o we_o do_v or_o leave_v they_o undo_v which_o will_v make_v they_o loathsome_a in_o god_n sight_n but_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v inflame_v with_o this_o zeal_n then_o will_v we_o fervent_o affect_v all_o holy_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n as_o be_v notable_a mean_n of_o advance_v his_o glory_n and_o not_o suffer_v ourselves_o to_o be_v withdraw_v from_o they_o by_o worldly_a vanity_n which_o we_o neglect_v and_o contemn_v in_o comparison_n of_o the_o other_o and_o then_o will_v we_o also_o with_o a_o holy_a anger_n oppose_v and_o overcome_v all_o impediment_n and_o hindrance_n which_o stop_v we_o in_o our_o christian_a course_n and_o especial_o make_v war_n against_o our_o own_o corruption_n which_o dull_a our_o devotion_n and_o make_v we_o slack_v and_o backward_o to_o holy_a duty_n which_o that_o we_o may_v do_v let_v we_o consider_v that_o this_o zeal_n be_v the_o end_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o a_o undoubted_a sign_n that_o christ_n have_v purchase_v we_o unto_o himself_o with_o the_o price_n of_o his_o own_o blood_n for_o therefore_o give_v 14._o tit._n 2._o 14._o he_o himself_o for_o we_o that_o he_o may_v redeem_v we_o from_o all_o iniquity_n and_o purify_v unto_o himself_o a_o peculiar_a people_n zealous_a of_o good_a work_n so_o that_o if_o we_o do_v not_o show_v our_o zeal_n in_o all_o virtuous_a action_n and_o christian_a duty_n we_o do_v not_o attain_v to_o this_o end_n and_o consequent_o plain_o declare_v that_o we_o be_v not_o redeem_v by_o christ_n who_o be_v god_n equal_a with_o his_o father_n and_o infinite_a in_o wisdom_n and_o power_n can_v fail_v of_o those_o end_n which_o he_o propound_v unto_o himself_o let_v we_o consider_v also_o that_o this_o zeal_n be_v a_o inseparable_a fruit_n of_o true_a repentance_n 11._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 11._o as_o the_o apostle_n plain_o show_v whereof_o it_o be_v that_o christ_n in_o his_o epistle_n to_o the_o lukewarm_a laodicean_n join_v they_o together_o be_v zealous_a 19_o apoc._n 3._o 19_o and_o repent_v because_o they_o can_v not_o otherwise_o approve_v themselves_o true_a convert_v till_o leave_v that_o state_n of_o tepedity_n and_o lukewarmenesse_a they_o be_v inflame_v with_o fervent_a zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n for_o when_o we_o sound_o &_o serious_o repent_v we_o of_o our_o sin_n and_o especial_o our_o sloth_n &_o sluggishness_n coldness_n and_o carelessness_n in_o holy_a duty_n then_o bewail_v &_o hate_v our_o former_a course_n we_o set_v ourselves_o with_o all_o earnestness_n to_o reform_v these_o corruption_n &_o become_v zealous_o devout_a in_o all_o holy_a duty_n that_o we_o may_v redeem_v our_o former_a lose_a time_n which_o we_o have_v fruitless_o misspend_v in_o their_o neglect_n whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o our_o repentance_n can_v be_v unfeigned_a unless_o this_o zeal_n be_v join_v with_o it_o nor_o any_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n sincere_a which_o be_v not_o approve_v by_o this_o property_n cap._n vii_o of_o the_o property_n which_o respect_v the_o whole_a man_n and_o first_o diligence_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o this_o diligence_n must_v be_v use_v in_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o about_o the_o mean_n of_o they_o the_o property_n which_o respect_v the_o whole_a man_n be_v two_o diligence_n and_o constancy_n by_o diligence_n i_o understand_v that_o sedulity_n and_o assiduity_n industry_n and_o labour_n which_o we_o be_v content_a to_o use_v and_o take_v for_o the_o compass_n and_o obtain_v effect_v and_o achieve_v of_o those_o thing_n whereupon_o we_o have_v set_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n the_o which_o property_n do_v always_o accompany_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n if_o we_o right_o perform_v they_o as_o god_n require_v of_o we_o and_o be_v a_o inseparable_a fruit_n of_o those_o which_o go_v before_o for_o when_o we_o perform_v they_o with_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n and_o do_v esteem_v they_o our_o chief_a delight_n then_o be_v we_o not_o only_o in_o our_o heart_n zealous_o affect_v towards_o they_o but_o so_o industrious_a and_o diligent_a in_o pursue_v of_o they_o that_o we_o think_v no_o pain_n or_o labour_n too_o much_o that_o we_o may_v bring_v they_o to_o good_a effect_n and_o then_o shake_v off_o all_o natural_a sloth_n and_o sluggishness_n all_o idleness_n and_o unprofitablenesse_n we_o will_v set_v ourselves_o close_o to_o our_o christian_a task_n and_o perform_v those_o religious_a duty_n and_o that_o holy_a and_o spiritual_a service_n which_o our_o
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15._o and_o his_o fellow_n that_o feed_v upon_o plain_a pulse_n which_o god_n have_v sanctify_v to_o their_o use_n be_v fat_a and_o in_o better_a like_n than_o they_o that_o do_v eat_v the_o portion_n of_o the_o king_n meat_n so_o those_o people_n and_o parish_n will_v be_v find_v more_o thrive_a christian_n both_o in_o knowledge_n &_o practice_n who_o be_v feed_v with_o the_o pulse_n of_o plain_a preach_v &_o with_o wholesome_a though_o homely_a food_n because_o they_o can_v feed_v upon_o it_o and_o better_o digest_v it_o than_o other_o that_o have_v a_o kingly_a portion_n of_o abstruse_a learning_n wit_n and_o eloquence_n sometime_o though_o rare_o allow_v unto_o they_o see_v they_o be_v meat_n of_o too_o hard_a digestion_n for_o their_o weak_a stomach_n cause_v crudity_n humorous_a and_o ill-concocted_n conceit_n and_o seldom_o afford_v any_o wholesome_a nourishment_n §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o people_n respect_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o as_o it_o shall_v effectual_o move_v god_n minister_n to_o take_v such_o a_o course_n in_o their_o preach_n as_o be_v most_o fit_a and_o profitable_a for_o 22._o 1._o cor._n 9_o 22._o their_o hearer_n and_o deny_v themselves_o and_o the_o praise_n of_o their_o great_a learning_n and_o gift_n in_o the_o work_n of_o their_o ministry_n to_o become_v as_o weak_a to_o those_o that_o be_v weak_a that_o they_o may_v gain_v they_o to_o christ_n so_o also_o shall_v it_o move_v the_o people_n who_o desire_v to_o be_v build_v up_o in_o save_v knowledge_n and_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o all_o holy_a duty_n belong_v to_o a_o godly_a life_n to_o affect_v such_o teacher_n as_o be_v learned_a and_o sufficient_a do_v conscionable_o apply_v themselves_o to_o their_o capacity_n for_o their_o instruction_n and_o edification_n to_o which_o purpose_n they_o must_v strive_v with_o god_n in_o their_o fervent_a prayer_n that_o he_o will_v send_v such_o labourer_n into_o 38._o mat._n 9_o 38._o his_o harvest_n and_o in_o humility_n and_o submissive_a obedience_n as_o their_o place_n and_o calling_n will_v permit_v labour_n by_o earnest_a suit_n with_o superior_a magistrate_n over_o church_n and_o common_a wealth_n and_o especial_o with_o patroness_n and_o disposer_n of_o church-preferment_n that_o they_o will_v provide_v and_o set_v over_o they_o such_o faithful_a and_o painful_a pastor_n as_o will_v feed_v they_o with_o food_n convenient_a for_o the_o preserve_n of_o their_o soul_n in_o spiritual_a life_n and_o the_o nourish_a and_o increase_v of_o god_n grace_n in_o they_o not_o foolish_o affect_v and_o admire_v as_o it_o be_v common_a with_o those_o that_o be_v most_o ignorant_a such_o teacher_n as_o desire_v the_o praise_n of_o their_o great_a learning_n more_o than_o the_o salvation_n of_o their_o people_n soul_n do_v most_o exceed_v the_o short_a reach_n of_o their_o shallow_a capacity_n like_v unto_o cold_a stomach_n which_o have_v a_o greedy_a appetite_n after_o meat_n of_o hard_a digestion_n but_o when_o they_o have_v receive_v they_o for_o want_v of_o natural_a heat_n turn_v they_o into_o wind_n which_o affect_v their_o brain_n with_o noisome_a vapour_n and_o be_v not_o able_a to_o convert_v they_o into_o any_o wholesome_a nourishment_n second_o their_o care_n must_v be_v as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v and_o the_o necessary_a preservation_n of_o their_o state_n will_v suffer_v they_o to_o place_v themselves_o under_o such_o a_o ministry_n as_o will_v help_v they_o forward_o in_o their_o spiritual_a thrift_n and_o growth_n of_o grace_n and_o count_v according_a to_o mary_n choice_n and_o our_o saviour_n approbation_n this_o one_o thing_n necessary_a let_v they_o prefer_v it_o before_o all_o worldly_a 42._o luk._n 10._o 42._o thing_n as_o fertile_a soil_n good_a air_n well-seated_n house_n and_o shop_n fit_a for_o trade_v delightful_a walk_n and_o prospect_n and_o plentiful_a provision_n for_o housekeep_v which_o without_o the_o other_o may_v make_v full_a purse_n and_o barn_n but_o heart_n empty_a of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n healthy_a and_o well-liking_a body_n but_o hunger-starved_a lean_a and_o sickly_a soul_n three_o they_o must_v join_v their_o cost_n with_o their_o care_n and_o like_o the_o wise_a merchant_n esteem_v this_o 45._o mat._n 13._o 44_o 45._o precious_a pearl_n and_o hide_a treasure_n above_o all_o other_o their_o possession_n they_o must_v if_o it_o be_v in_o their_o power_n purchase_v it_o at_o any_o rate_n see_v it_o only_o can_v make_v they_o true_o rich_a according_a to_o the_o counsel_n of_o the_o wiseman_n buy_v the_o truth_n 23._o pro._n 23._o 23._o and_o sell_v it_o not_o think_v that_o part_n of_o their_o wealth_n well_o spare_v which_o serve_v as_o a_o mean_n to_o bring_v they_o unto_o the_o right_a use_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n and_o to_o enrich_v their_o soul_n with_o the_o incomparable_a treasure_n of_o god_n save_v grace_n whereby_o they_o be_v strengthen_v to_o the_o wise_a performance_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n four_o have_v minister_n though_o not_o eminent_a and_o excellent_a in_o their_o gift_n yet_o of_o some_o good_a towardliness_n and_o willingness_n to_o grow_v unto_o more_o perfection_n they_o must_v give_v they_o no_o discouragement_n by_o their_o bitter_a censure_n awke_n and_o froward_a carriage_n backwardness_n to_o pay_v unto_o they_o their_o right_n or_o run_v from_o they_o upon_o every_o slight_a occasion_n to_o hear_v other_o but_o rather_o they_o must_v nourish_v and_o cherish_v the_o good_a thing_n which_o they_o see_v in_o they_o that_o they_o may_v increase_v more_o and_o more_o by_o show_v all_o love_n and_o kindness_n due_a reverence_n and_o respect_n especial_o by_o regard_v they_o in_o the_o work_n of_o their_o ministry_n and_o hear_v they_o with_o all_o diligence_n constancy_n and_o attention_n for_o by_o thus_o draw_v the_o breast_n of_o their_o spiritual_a nurse_n they_o shall_v bring_v down_o their_o milk_n and_o cause_v it_o to_o increase_v and_o abound_v at_o least_o to_o a_o sufficiency_n of_o nourishment_n whereas_o if_o it_o be_v not_o suck_v it_o will_v curdle_n in_o the_o breast_n and_o make_v they_o heartsick_a to_o be_v thus_o neglect_v or_o else_o in_o short_a time_n turn_v back_o and_o quite_o dry_v up_o leave_v unto_o they_o no_o nourishment_n at_o all_o final_o when_o god_n have_v provide_v for_o they_o such_o as_o be_v eminent_a in_o their_o gift_n and_o painful_a in_o their_o ministry_n labour_v in_o word_n and_o doctrine_n and_o go_v out_o and_o in_o before_o they_o as_o good_a guide_n in_o their_o government_n and_o holy_a example_n they_o must_v not_o grudge_v to_o give_v they_o the_o double_a honour_n of_o reverence_n and_o maintenance_n and_o together_o with_o the_o heavy_a weight_n of_o their_o ministry_n suffer_v they_o to_o lie_v gasp_v and_o groan_v under_o the_o burden_n of_o poverty_n and_o contempt_n but_o give_v they_o all_o good_a encouragement_n not_o think_v much_o that_o those_o who_o impart_v unto_o they_o heavenly_a treasure_n shall_v be_v 11._o 1._o cor._n 9_o 11._o partaker_n with_o they_o of_o their_o earthly_a blessing_n but_o especial_o they_o must_v labour_v to_o profit_n by_o their_o pain_n in_o knowledge_n and_o fruitful_a obedience_n which_o be_v the_o joy_n of_o their_o heart_n the_o life_n of_o their_o life_n and_o the_o crown_n of_o 1._o 2._o cor._n 3._o 1._o phil._n 4._o 1._o their_o ministry_n lest_o when_o they_o see_v that_o they_o sow_v all_o their_o good_a seed_n in_o barren_a soil_n and_o with_o the_o prophet_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o complain_v that_o they_o have_v labour_v and_o spend_v their_o strength_n in_o 4._o esa_n 49._o 4._o vain_a they_o be_v force_v to_o make_v choice_n of_o better_a and_o more_o fruitful_a ground_n and_o to_o employ_v their_o labour_n in_o some_o other_o place_n where_o they_o may_v more_o glorify_v god_n and_o receive_v more_o joy_n and_o comfort_n to_o their_o own_o heart_n cap._n vi_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o people_n in_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n and_o first_o of_o such_o as_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o their_o preparation_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o must_v use_v preparation_n before_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o these_o be_v the_o thing_n which_o be_v require_v unto_o the_o right_n preach_v of_o the_o word_n unto_o the_o right_a hear_n of_o it_o that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o powerful_a mean_n to_o enrich_v we_o with_o god_n grace_n and_o to_o strengthen_v we_o unto_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n some_o thing_n be_v require_v before_o we_o hear_v some_o thing_n in_o hear_v and_o some_o thing_n after_o we_o have_v hear_v it_o before_o we_o hear_v we_o must_v use_v due_a preparation_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v first_o that_o we_o enter_v into_o a_o serious_a consideration_n of_o god_n glorious_a presence_n
be_v natural_o averse_a and_o backward_o unto_o they_o sluggish_a and_o slothful_a rash_a and_o undiscreete_a in_o do_v of_o they_o and_o therefore_o if_o we_o do_v not_o careful_o watch_v over_o our_o heart_n we_o shall_v upon_o every_o slight_a occasion_n neglect_v they_o altogether_o or_o grow_v cold_a and_o careless_a slack_a and_o remiss_a drowsy_a and_o soon_o weary_a in_o perform_v they_o whereas_o if_o keep_v this_o watch_n we_o stir_v up_o and_o re-enlive_a god_n grace_n in_o we_o when_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o languish_v and_o die_v and_o with_o the_o ostrich_n hasten_v our_o speed_n by_o add_v unto_o our_o wing_n of_o faith_n and_o love_n the_o spur_n of_o god_n fear_n we_o shall_v without_o think_v of_o weariness_n run_v much_o more_o swift_o and_o sure_o in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n commandment_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v watch_v over_o ourselves_o that_o we_o be_v not_o circumvent_v by_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n final_o in_o this_o our_o watch_n we_o must_v careful_o take_v heed_n that_o while_o we_o set_v ourselves_o to_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o be_v not_o hinder_v by_o 18._o mat._n 26._o 41._o mar._n 13._o 33._o eph._n â_o 18._o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n or_o at_o least_o so_o disturb_a and_o disable_v that_o not_o do_v they_o in_o that_o manner_n as_o we_o ought_v we_o lose_v all_o the_o fruit_n of_o our_o labour_n in_o which_o respect_n our_o saviour_n exhort_v his_o apostle_n to_o join_v watch_v with_o their_o prayer_n that_o they_o may_v not_o fall_v into_o tentation_n not_o only_o understand_v thereby_o a_o bodily_a watchfulness_n oppose_v to_o natural_a sleep_n but_o also_o the_o spiritual_a watch_v oppose_v to_o carnal_a security_n the_o sleep_n of_o the_o soul_n with_o both_o which_o they_o be_v at_o that_o time_n overtake_v for_o howsoever_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o multitude_n might_n and_o malice_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n be_v a_o motive_n sufficient_a to_o 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be_v go_v about_o the_o service_n of_o our_o heavenly_a master_n and_o carry_v with_o we_o the_o rich_a treasure_n of_o his_o grace_n in_o which_o regard_n we_o must_v be_v no_o less_o vigilant_a for_o our_o own_o safety_n than_o they_o for_o our_o destruction_n for_o our_o perseverance_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o preserve_v of_o our_o spiritual_a riches_n than_o they_o to_o stop_v we_o in_o our_o course_n and_o to_o spoil_v we_o of_o all_o our_o wealth_n the_o devil_n like_o a_o roar_a lion_n go_v always_o about_o seek_v to_o devour_v 8._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 8._o we_o and_o therefore_o it_o behoove_v we_o continual_o to_o watch_v and_o to_o be_v sober_a but_o 6._o mat._n 13._o 25._o joh._n 15._o 9_o exod._n 5._o 1_o 6._o then_o he_o be_v most_o watchful_a in_o sow_v his_o tare_n when_o he_o see_v that_o our_o heavenly_a husbandman_n have_v sow_v his_o good_a seed_n and_o wheat_n of_o save_v grace_n in_o our_o heart_n the_o world_n always_o malign_v those_o who_o christ_n have_v choose_v out_o of_o it_o but_o in_o nothing_o do_v it_o show_v great_a malice_n against_o they_o than_o when_o they_o most_o serious_o set_v themselves_o to_o do_v god_n faithful_a service_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o all_o age_n the_o flesh_n be_v always_o ready_a to_o betray_v we_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o they_o both_o but_o never_o do_v it_o more_o spiteful_o play_v its_o prize_n than_o when_o it_o see_v we_o exercise_v in_o religious_a duty_n carry_v away_o our_o heart_n with_o a_o thousand_o distraction_n and_o like_o a_o massy_a and_o heavy_a weight_n press_v we_o down_o make_v we_o lumpish_a and_o heavy_a unwieldy_a and_o soon_o weary_a in_o our_o christian_a race_n in_o which_o regard_n we_o must_v at_o all_o time_n watch_v to_o defeat_v their_o malice_n but_o we_o must_v double_v and_o triple_a it_o against_o this_o triple_a opposition_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n when_o we_o intend_v to_o perform_v any_o christian_a duty_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n in_o all_o place_n and_o at_o all_o time_n in_o all_o which_o respect_v we_o be_v to_o keep_v a_o careful_a watch_n over_o ourselves_o in_o all_o place_n when_o we_o be_v at_o home_n and_o when_o we_o be_v abroad_o when_o we_o be_v alone_o and_o when_o we_o be_v in_o company_n in_o the_o church_n and_o open_a street_n and_o in_o our_o own_o house_n and_o private_a closet_n see_v there_o be_v no_o place_n free_a from_o danger_n by_o reason_n of_o those_o inward_a corruption_n and_o secret_a traitor_n which_o we_o carry_v every_o where_n about_o we_o and_o those_o outward_a enemy_n the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n which_o be_v ready_a in_o all_o place_n to_o set_v upon_o us._n so_o likewise_o there_o be_v no_o time_n exempt_v from_o this_o watch_n neither_o youth_n nor_o old_a age_n day_n nor_o night_n but_o it_o must_v be_v keep_v continual_o according_a to_o that_o take_v 9_o deut._n 4._o 9_o heed_n to_o thyself_o and_o 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final_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n in_o all_o estate_n and_o condition_n in_o the_o time_n of_o health_n as_o well_o as_o in_o sickness_n as_o well_o when_o we_o be_v rich_a that_o our_o wealth_n do_v not_o wedge_n and_o fasten_v our_o heart_n upon_o the_o world_n and_o earthly_a thing_n as_o in_o our_o poverty_n that_o we_o use_v no_o unlawful_a mean_n to_o become_v rich_a in_o our_o prosperity_n that_o we_o forget_v not_o god_n nor_o love_v his_o gift_n better_a than_o the_o giver_n and_o in_o our_o affliction_n that_o we_o murmur_v not_o through_o impatiency_n but_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n when_o he_o correct_v us._n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o we_o must_v watch_v over_o our_o brethren_n neither_o be_v it_o enough_o that_o we_o thus_o watch_v over_o
servant_n have_v secure_o go_v on_o in_o their_o sin_n and_o have_v utter_o neglect_v the_o spiritual_a watch_n hope_v that_o the_o master_n come_v be_v far_o off_o we_o will_v be_v move_v hereby_o to_o shake_v off_o all_o carnal_a security_n and_o think_v no_o care_n and_o diligence_n too_o great_a in_o keep_v this_o watch_n that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v take_v unprovided_a and_o unprepared_a at_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o these_o be_v the_o mean_n which_o if_o we_o careful_o use_v will_v much_o help_v we_o in_o keep_v this_o watch_n but_o let_v we_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o rest_v whole_o or_o chief_o upon_o our_o own_o watchfulness_n see_v when_o we_o have_v do_v all_o we_o can_v we_o shall_v with_o the_o wise_a virgin_n be_v overtake_v sometime_o with_o drowzinesse_n and_o intermit_v our_o watch_n but_o see_v if_o the_o lord_n the_o great_a watchman_n of_o israel_n who_o never_o slumber_v nor_o sleep_v do_v not_o watch_v over_o the_o house_n of_o our_o earthly_a tabernacle_n and_o city_n 4._o psal_n 121._o 2._o ps_n 127._o 1_o 2_o 3_o 4._o of_o our_o soul_n all_o our_o watch_n be_v but_o in_o vain_a let_v we_o often_o and_o instant_o pray_v unto_o he_o that_o he_o will_v continual_o watch_v over_o we_o and_o enable_v we_o with_o his_o 3._o psal_n 141._o 3._o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n to_o watch_v over_o ourselves_o and_o wait_v upon_o he_o know_v assure_o that_o if_o he_o give_v over_o his_o watch_n and_o leave_v we_o to_o our_o own_o we_o shall_v soon_o be_v overtake_v of_o carnal_a security_n and_o fall_v into_o the_o dangerous_a lethargy_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n cap._n xiiii_o of_o meditation_n which_o be_v the_o second_o private_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o with_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o this_o holy_a exercise_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o reason_n why_o it_o be_v here_o handle_v the_o second_o private_a mean_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v unto_o the_o 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s_o taste_v as_o banquet_n dish_v that_o i_o shall_v have_v be_v ãâ¦ã_o quite_o discourage_v to_o have_v write_v as_o it_o be_v a_o iliad_n after_o ãâ¦ã_o any_o thing_n of_o this_o argument_n do_v not_o the_o necessity_n of_o perfect_a âhiââreatise_n impose_v it_o upon_o i_o in_o which_o be_v ân_o essential_a member_n it_o can_v not_o have_v be_v want_v without_o a_o maim_n in_o which_o regard_n rather_o than_o i_o will_v leave_v the_o reader_n in_o his_o studious_a course_n to_o a_o new_a disquisition_n i_o have_v make_v bold_a with_o this_o learned_a author_n to_o borrow_v some_o material_n for_o my_o build_n of_o he_o who_o be_v so_o rich_a to_o lend_v and_o to_o enrich_v my_o cabinet_n with_o some_o of_o his_o jewel_n though_o set_v out_o after_o a_o homely_a manner_n in_o my_o own_o foil_n see_v these_o spiritual_a treasure_n be_v of_o such_o a_o nature_n that_o community_n hinder_v not_o propriety_n and_o he_o that_o dare_v have_v never_o the_o less_o §._o sect._n 2_o what_o meditation_n be_v &_o how_o it_o differ_v from_o other_o exercise_n of_o the_o mind_n but_o that_o we_o may_v proceed_v to_o our_o purpose_n meditation_n in_o a_o general_a signification_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o to_o think_v aââ_n consider_v of_o any_o thing_n often_o and_o aquin._n meditari_fw-la nil_fw-la aliud_fw-la est_fw-la quà m_fw-la multoties_fw-la rem_fw-la aliquam_fw-la considerare_fw-la th._n aquin._n serious_o and_o as_o we_o here_o more_o strict_o ââke_v it_o restrain_v it_o to_o a_o special_a subject_n meditation_n be_v a_o religious_a exercise_n of_o a_o christian_a wherein_o he_o purposely_o appli_v his_o mind_n to_o discourse_v diverse_o upon_o some_o divine_a subject_n spiritual_a or_o heavenly_a that_o hereby_o he_o may_v glorify_v god_n and_o further_o his_o own_o salvation_n by_o improove_v the_o light_n of_o his_o understanding_n increase_v the_o sanctity_n of_o his_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o the_o better_a enable_v he_o unto_o all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o which_o description_n in_o some_o sort_n both_o show_v the_o nature_n of_o meditation_n and_o also_o distinguish_v it_o from_o other_o act_n and_o exercise_n of_o the_o mind_n which_o may_v seem_v somewhat_o like_a unto_o it_o for_o it_o differ_v from_o cogitation_n which_o be_v but_o a_o simple_a act_n of_o the_o mind_n think_v of_o its_o object_n slight_o and_o over_o and_o so_o leave_v it_o whereas_o meditation_n be_v more_o advise_v and_o serious_a and_o reflect_v its_o light_n upon_o the_o heart_n will_n and_o affection_n to_o direct_v they_o in_o their_o choice_n both_o in_o choose_v and_o embrace_v that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o the_o refuse_v and_o abhor_v of_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a it_o differ_v also_o from_o consideration_n which_o be_v exercise_v in_o deliberate_v about_o some_o thing_n doubtful_a true_a or_o false_a good_a or_o evil_n that_o discern_v it_o aright_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o to_o take_v or_o leave_v it_o but_o meditation_n be_v 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sin_n unto_o god_n or_o acknowledge_v our_o want_n or_o crave_v supply_v in_o a_o meditation_n direct_v to_o our_o own_o soul_n or_o in_o a_o prayer_n to_o he_o he_o alike_o hear_v both_o and_o be_v alike_o ready_a to_o satisfy_v our_o desire_n in_o ãâ¦ã_o soever_o they_o be_v present_v unto_o he_o neither_o do_v we_o conf_v ãâ¦ã_o lie_v open_a our_o want_n for_o his_o better_a information_n to_o ãâ¦ã_o e_o already_o but_o that_o we_o ourselves_o may_v take_v notice_n ãâ¦ã_o g_o to_o a_o more_o thorough_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o they_o m_o ãâ¦ã_o amed_z with_o fervent_a desire_n to_o have_v our_o sin_n pardon_v ãâ¦ã_o want_v supply_v which_o be_v no_o other_o than_o prayer_n in_o his_o estima_fw-la ãâ¦ã_o what_o form_n soever_o they_o be_v express_v final_o howsoever_o in_o nature_n ââere_o be_v
small_a difference_n between_o meditation_n and_o contemplation_n yet_o as_o the_o school_n define_v it_o there_o be_v some_o in_o degree_n meditation_n be_v a_o exercise_n of_o a_o low_a and_o mean_a nature_n within_o the_o reach_n of_o all_o christian_n which_o will_v put_v out_o their_o hand_n unto_o it_o contemplation_n more_o high_a and_o heavenly_a fit_a only_o for_o such_o as_o by_o long_a exercise_n have_v attain_v to_o much_o perfection_n that_o exercise_v about_o any_o spiritual_a object_n not_o only_o original_o in_o the_o understanding_n but_o also_o imaginary_a and_o bring_v unto_o it_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o sense_n as_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n the_o death_n and_o passion_n of_o christ_n and_o such_o like_a but_o this_o about_o thing_n chief_o intellectual_a sublime_a and_o heavenly_a as_o the_o nature_n and_o attribute_n of_o god_n the_o trinity_n of_o person_n in_o vniââ_n of_o essence_n the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n and_o other_o of_o like_a nature_n final_o it_o be_v a_o exercise_n which_o of_o the_o most_o be_v perform_v with_o much_o difficulty_n because_o of_o their_o weakness_n and_o want_n of_o use_n be_v hinder_v in_o their_o spiritual_a flight_n by_o have_v the_o weight_n of_o earthly_a care_n and_o distraction_n as_o it_o be_v hang_v at_o their_o heel_n and_o the_o wing_n of_o their_o soul_n somewhat_o besmear_v with_o the_o lime_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n but_o this_o of_o great_a proficient_n who_o by_o much_o practice_n have_v bring_v their_o art_n into_o a_o habit_n and_o be_v able_a with_o ease_n yea_o with_o much_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n to_o soar_v with_o the_o eagle_n a_o high_a pitch_n in_o their_o heavenly_a thought_n and_o to_o spend_v herein_o great_a part_n of_o their_o time_n not_o stoop_v towards_o the_o earth_n but_o when_o they_o be_v force_v by_o natural_a necessity_n which_o be_v satisfy_v and_o their_o body_n and_o mind_n somewhat_o refresh_v they_o do_v as_o weary_a of_o the_o earth_n raise_v up_o their_o soul_n and_o renew_v their_o wont_a flight_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o efficicient_a cause_n or_o person_n who_o be_v to_o meditate_v the_o efficient_a cause_n or_o person_n who_o be_v to_o perform_v this_o exercise_n be_v the_o christian_n only_o and_o the_o man_n regenerate_v for_o holy_a thing_n must_v not_o be_v 13._o hag._n 2._o 13._o touch_v with_o profane_a hand_n see_v they_o do_v not_o sanctify_v they_o but_o be_v pollute_v with_o their_o uncleanness_n neither_o can_v they_o that_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n do_v the_o action_n of_o the_o live_n and_o be_v so_o far_o from_o perform_v this_o holy_a duty_n in_o any_o acceptable_a manner_n that_o they_o be_v not_o able_a so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n neither_o be_v it_o enough_o that_o we_o be_v once_o purge_v from_o their_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n in_o our_o justification_n by_o the_o death_n and_o bloodshed_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n or_o that_o we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o first_o act_n of_o our_o sanctification_n but_o see_v we_o do_v daily_o renew_v our_o sin_n and_o thereby_o defile_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n we_o must_v daily_o cleanse_v they_o by_o renew_v our_o repentance_n and_o not_o presume_v to_o undertake_v this_o holy_a work_n live_v and_o lie_v in_o our_o spiritual_a defilement_n but_o we_o must_v wash_v our_o soul_n as_o sometime_o the_o israelite_n their_o clothes_n before_o we_o presume_v to_o approach_v unto_o this_o mount_n of_o meditation_n wherein_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o be_v see_v and_o to_o cleanse_v the_o table_n of_o our_o heart_n with_o the_o tear_n of_o true_a contrition_n before_o we_o go_v about_o to_o have_v any_o holy_a impression_n write_v in_o they_o and_o see_v sin_n like_o a_o thick_a cloud_n do_v dim_a and_o dazzle_v the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n so_o as_o we_o can_v see_v holy_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n we_o must_v first_o dispel_v they_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n before_o we_o can_v receive_v any_o comfort_n of_o divine_a and_o heavenly_a light_n and_o be_v to_o entertain_v our_o bridegroom_n christ_n in_o his_o spiritual_a presence_n into_o our_o heart_n as_o it_o be_v into_o our_o house_n and_o to_o solace_v our_o soul_n in_o a_o more_o here_o communion_n and_o familiarity_n with_o he_o we_o be_v first_o to_o purge_v they_o from_o all_o noisome_a defilement_n which_o will_v make_v our_o company_n loathsome_a unto_o he_o and_o though_o we_o can_v so_o sufficient_o purify_v they_o that_o they_o may_v be_v worthy_a to_o entertain_v so_o pure_a and_o holy_a a_o guest_n yet_o at_o least_o in_o a_o sincere_a affection_n let_v we_o labour_n to_o do_v the_o best_a we_o can_v that_o it_o may_v not_o appear_v to_o be_v a_o fault_n of_o negligence_n but_o of_o our_o spiritual_a poverty_n and_o impotency_n which_o disable_v we_o to_o give_v he_o any_o better_a welcome_n the_o formal_a cause_n of_o this_o exercise_n be_v a_o serious_a cogitation_n or_o intentive_a deliberation_n neither_o be_v this_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o be_v do_v negligent_o and_o slight_o let_v the_o reins_n lose_v to_o our_o cogitation_n that_o they_o may_v wander_v whither_o they_o listen_v but_o we_o be_v to_o intend_v the_o whole_a power_n of_o our_o mind_n unto_o it_o and_o to_o set_v they_o strict_o to_o this_o holy_a task_n not_o suffer_v they_o to_o wander_v abroad_o whither_o they_o please_v but_o to_o apply_v themselves_o to_o that_o which_o they_o have_v undertake_v until_o they_o have_v bring_v their_o work_n unto_o some_o good_a perfection_n the_o subiect-matter_n of_o our_o meditation_n be_v something_o divine_a spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a unto_o which_o our_o thought_n for_o the_o time_n it_o last_v be_v to_o be_v restrain_v and_o not_o suffer_v to_o wander_v after_o or_o to_o intermingle_v with_o they_o any_o worldly_a thing_n the_o final_a cause_n or_o end_n of_o it_o be_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n both_o which_o be_v 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not_o to_o be_v appropriate_v unto_o any_o one_o profession_n or_o sort_n of_o man_n which_o be_v a_o dangerous_a monopoly_n tend_v to_o the_o inestimable_a prejudice_n of_o the_o christian_a commonwealth_n when_o such_o a_o singular_a commodity_n as_o be_v profitable_a for_o all_o be_v ingross_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o some_o few_o but_o be_v to_o be_v lay_v out_o in_o common_a to_o all_o the_o faithful_a who_o be_v any_o way_n interest_v in_o grace_n or_o godliness_n neither_o ought_v any_o sort_n or_o sex_n to_o think_v that_o they_o be_v exempt_v from_o this_o exercise_n unless_o they_o think_v themselves_o so_o strong_a in_o grace_n that_o all_o mean_n of_o spiritual_a growth_n be_v needless_a or_o so_o weak_a and_o impotent_a that_o they_o hold_v they_o boot_v less_o see_v such_o exemption_n be_v no_o prerogative_n but_o a_o disfranchisement_n at_o least_o in_o part_n of_o their_o spiritual_a freedom_n and_o a_o loss_n of_o a_o singular_a privilege_n which_o the_o lord_n in_o that_o great_a charter_n of_o his_o covenant_n make_v in_o christ_n have_v grant_v unto_o they_o for_o he_o have_v not_o only_o allow_v all_o the_o faithful_a to_o have_v the_o book_n of_o his_o law_n in_o their_o hand_n to_o read_v it_o or_o in_o their_o mouth_n to_o talk_v of_o it_o but_o with_o the_o finger_n of_o his_o spirit_n have_v write_v and_o engrave_v it_o in_o their_o 34._o jer._n 31._o 34._o heart_n that_o they_o may_v continual_o think_v and_o meditate_v upon_o it_o yea_o he_o have_v not_o only_o leave_v it_o unto_o we_o as_o a_o gracious_a liberty_n which_o we_o may_v take_v and_o leave_v at_o our_o pleasure_n but_o have_v strict_o impose_v it_o upon_o all_o his_o people_n as_o a_o necessary_a duty_n these_o word_n which_o i_o command_v thou_o this_o day_n shall_v be_v in_o thy_o 18._o deut_n 6._o 6_o 8._o
walk_v with_o god_n as_o enoch_n and_o like_a elias_n his_o body_n in_o the_o fiery_a chariot_n it_o carry_v our_o soul_n into_o heaven_n by_o it_o in_o our_o solitariness_n we_o enjoy_v god_n and_o ourselves_o and_o by_o converse_v with_o he_o we_o be_v fit_v and_o make_v profitable_a for_o all_o good_a company_n in_o a_o word_n as_o one_o say_v all_o spiritual_a profit_n and_o progress_n in_o godliness_n proceed_v from_o read_v and_o meditation_n for_o what_o we_o know_v not_o we_o learn_v by_o read_v and_o by_o meditation_n hold_v it_o when_o we_o have_v it_o and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n in_o this_o life_n so_o also_o it_o assure_v we_o of_o all_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o blessed_n be_v the_o man_n who_o so_o delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o do_v meditate_v in_o it_o day_n and_o night_n §._o sect._n 7_o the_o three_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o necessity_n of_o this_o exercise_n the_o three_o and_o last_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o the_o necessity_n of_o this_o holy_a exercise_n the_o neglect_n whereof_o deprive_v we_o of_o all_o the_o former_a benefit_n and_o privilege_n for_o thereby_o we_o lose_v the_o comfort_n and_o joy_n which_o we_o have_v in_o this_o sweet_a communion_n with_o god_n we_o become_v insensible_a of_o our_o sin_n and_o spiritual_a want_n and_o so_o grow_v careless_a in_o use_v those_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o mortify_n of_o the_o one_o and_o supply_v of_o the_o other_o we_o take_v the_o ready_a way_n to_o continue_v in_o carnal_a security_n and_o to_o live_v in_o our_o sin_n without_o repentance_n we_o lie_v open_a to_o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o easy_o fall_v into_o their_o secret_a ambushment_n at_o unaware_o by_o reason_n we_o never_o think_v of_o they_o nor_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v escape_v they_o we_o be_v soon_o deceive_v with_o our_o own_o false_a heart_n when_o as_o we_o never_o sound_v their_o deceit_n unto_o the_o bottom_n and_o give_v satan_n leave_v to_o fill_v they_o with_o worldly_a and_o wicked_a thought_n and_o with_o sensual_a and_o carnal_a desire_n and_o lust_n when_o as_o he_o find_v they_o like_o empty_a house_n sweep_v clean_o and_o clear_v 45._o mat._n 12._o 45._o of_o all_o good_a meditation_n and_o garnish_v with_o sloth_n vanity_n &_o security_n the_o chief_a ornament_n wherein_o he_o delight_v we_o lose_v piecemeal_o all_o our_o spiritual_a armour_n and_o not_o repair_v the_o breach_n which_o have_v be_v make_v by_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n we_o lie_v open_a to_o their_o assault_n &_o be_v easy_o vanquish_v in_o the_o next_o encounter_n while_o we_o never_o think_v of_o any_o approach_a danger_n we_o defraud_v our_o soul_n of_o a_o chief_a part_n of_o their_o food_n whereby_o they_o shall_v be_v nourish_v in_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o strengthen_v unto_o all_o christian_a duty_n we_o lose_v the_o heat_n and_o fervour_n of_o our_o zeal_n and_o devotion_n which_o be_v no_o natural_a quality_n reside_v in_o their_o proper_a element_n cool_a and_o decline_v when_o we_o withdraw_v from_o they_o the_o fuel_n by_o which_o they_o be_v nourish_v we_o lose_v the_o comfort_n of_o our_o heavenly_a freedom_n when_o as_o we_o never_o have_v our_o conversation_n there_o and_o suffer_v our_o heart_n to_o lie_v grovel_v upon_o the_o earth_n without_o any_o spiritual_a motion_n which_o like_o the_o peyze_n &_o plummet_n of_o a_o clock_n do_v natural_o descend_v &_o sink_v down_o unless_o they_o be_v often_o pull_v up_o with_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n final_o we_o put_v out_o or_o close_v up_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o soul_n so_o as_o they_o can_v look_v into_o ourselves_o nor_o into_o our_o spiritual_a estate_n to_o see_v our_o misery_n that_o we_o may_v be_v humble_v nor_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o freedom_n and_o deliverance_n that_o we_o may_v be_v comfort_v our_o poverty_n and_o defect_n nor_o christ_n riches_n and_o full_a payment_n our_o natural_a defect_n and_o spiritual_a ability_n in_o he_o that_o strengthen_v we_o our_o gift_n and_o grace_n our_o want_n and_o weakness_n our_o sin_n commit_v our_o duty_n neglect_v or_o perform_v our_o danger_n and_o mean_n to_o escape_v they_o our_o way_n to_o happiness_n and_o what_o progress_n we_o have_v make_v in_o it_o and_o as_o we_o can_v through_o this_o neglect_n of_o meditation_n take_v notice_n of_o ourselves_o so_o be_v we_o thereby_o estrange_v from_o god_n neither_o see_v nor_o observe_v his_o nature_n or_o attribute_n his_o mercy_n to_o love_v he_o his_o justice_n to_o fear_v he_o his_o power_n and_o truth_n in_o his_o promise_n that_o we_o may_v believe_v and_o trust_v in_o he_o the_o administration_n both_o of_o his_o benefit_n confer_v upon_o those_o that_o love_n and_o obey_v he_o nor_o of_o his_o judgement_n and_o punishment_n threaten_v and_o inflict_v upon_o those_o who_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n that_o by_o this_o experience_n of_o other_o good_a and_o harm_n we_o may_v become_v wise_a in_o choose_v such_o a_o course_n as_o may_v gain_v the_o one_o and_o avoid_v the_o other_o cap._n xv._o of_o extraordinary_a meditation_n §._o sect._n 1_o what_o extraordinary_a meditation_n be_v and_o the_o subject_n of_o it_o and_o thus_o much_o of_o meditation_n in_o general_a the_o which_o howsoever_o it_o do_v not_o easy_o admit_v of_o any_o formal_a distribution_n 17._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 17._o according_a to_o the_o strict_a rule_n of_o art_n yet_o it_o may_v like_o prayer_n be_v distinguish_v into_o two_o kind_n for_o as_o prayer_n be_v either_o extraordinary_a and_o at_o large_a the_o which_o be_v continual_o to_o be_v make_v and_o at_o any_o time_n whatsoever_o when_o any_o fit_a occasion_n or_o opportunity_n be_v offer_v either_o of_o petition_n or_o thanksgiving_n the_o which_o we_o call_v ejaculation_n or_o else_o ordinary_a and_o at_o set_a time_n when_o as_o with_o due_a preparation_n we_o purposely_o compose_v ourselves_o to_o perform_v this_o duty_n in_o a_o solemn_a manner_n so_o our_o meditation_n may_v be_v distinguish_v into_o such_o as_o be_v extraordinary_a and_o at_o large_a or_o else_o ordinary_a and_o at_o set_a time_n when_o as_o with_o due_a deliberation_n and_o preparation_n set_v all_o other_o thing_n apart_o we_o settle_v ourselves_o to_o spend_v some_o time_n in_o this_o religious_a exercise_n the_o former_a sort_n of_o meditation_n be_v sudden_a and_o continual_o in_o use_n when_o any_o occasion_n or_o opportunity_n be_v offer_v and_o observe_v by_o outward_a object_n present_v to_o our_o sense_n especial_o the_o sight_n and_o hear_n or_o by_o some_o inward_a conceit_n in_o our_o imagination_n or_o discourse_n of_o our_o mind_n whereof_o we_o may_v make_v some_o spiritual_a use_n and_o raise_v up_o our_o mind_n from_o the_o earth_n towards_o heaven_n in_o some_o holy_a meditation_n the_o which_o may_v be_v do_v at_o all_o time_n and_o in_o all_o employment_n as_o in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n or_o in_o our_o honest_a recreation_n when_o we_o be_v in_o company_n or_o solitary_a and_o by_o ourselves_o but_o especial_o the_o large_a book_n of_o the_o creature_n afford_v unto_o we_o most_o plentiful_a matter_n of_o this_o kind_n of_o meditation_n when_o either_o they_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o their_o and_o our_o creator_n or_o of_o some_o of_o his_o attribute_n shine_v clear_o in_o they_o in_o the_o former_a respect_n david_n say_v that_o the_o heaven_n declare_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o firmament_n show_v 5._o psal_n 19_o 1._o and_o 69._o 34._o and_o 89._o 5._o his_o handy_a work_n that_o be_v offer_v unto_o we_o fit_a occasion_n of_o glorify_v god_n when_o as_o we_o see_v their_o excellency_n and_o order_n and_o of_o admire_v and_o magnify_v his_o wisdom_n and_o power_n who_o be_v able_a of_o nothing_o to_o make_v so_o goodly_a a_o frame_n and_o excellent_a workmanship_n and_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o latter_a he_o tell_v we_o in_o another_o place_n that_o they_o do_v occasional_o as_o good_a schoolmaster_n teach_v he_o another_o lesson_n namely_o to_o see_v and_o admire_v the_o infinite_a love_n and_o undeserued_a goodness_n of_o god_n towards_o mankind_n when_o i_o consider_v say_v he_o the_o 4._o psal_n 8._o 3_o 4._o heaven_n the_o work_n of_o thy_o finger_n the_o moon_n and_o the_o star_n which_o thou_o have_v ordain_v what_o be_v man_n that_o thou_o be_v mindful_a of_o he_o and_o the_o son_n of_o man_n that_o thou_o visite_a he_o and_o thus_o solomon_n send_v the_o sluggard_n to_o the_o ant_n to_o 1._o prou._n 6._o 6._o esa_n 1._o 1._o learn_v of_o her_o diligence_n and_o esay_n a_o refractory_a people_n to_o the_o ox_n and_o ass_n to_o learn_v duty_n and_o obedience_n and_o jeremy_n the_o negligent_a and_o secure_a 7._o
which_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n more_o than_o other_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o natural_a defect_n that_o we_o may_v the_o better_o dispatch_v our_o business_n and_o the_o cold_a we_o feel_v ourselves_o the_o more_o necessary_a we_o think_v it_o to_o come_v unto_o the_o fire_n or_o to_o use_v some_o exercise_n that_o we_o may_v recover_v our_o natural_a heat_n and_o so_o in_o like_a manner_n the_o sight_n of_o these_o defect_n shall_v not_o hinder_v we_o from_o this_o exercise_n see_v it_o be_v the_o mean_n to_o inlighten_v our_o mind_n with_o more_o knowledge_n to_o get_v spiritual_a health_n and_o strength_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v this_o and_o all_o other_o good_a duty_n daily_o in_o more_o perfection_n and_o to_o warm_v our_o cold_a and_o freeze_a heart_n that_o we_o may_v perform_v service_n unto_o god_n with_o more_o heat_n of_o godly_a zeal_n and_o fervour_n of_o devotion_n beside_o though_o we_o be_v not_o able_a of_o ourselves_o so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n yet_o if_o in_o obedience_n to_o god_n we_o use_v this_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n he_o will_v enable_v we_o unto_o it_o be_v all-sufficient_a to_o make_v we_o both_o to_o think_v and_o do_v whatsoever_o he_o require_v at_o our_o hand_n §._o sect._n 3_o their_o objection_n answer_v who_o pretend_v want_v of_o matter_n to_o meditate_v upon_o three_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o object_v want_n of_o matter_n to_o meditate_v upon_o and_o that_o we_o be_v so_o barren_a in_o our_o invention_n that_o the_o fire_n of_o our_o devotion_n be_v ready_a to_o go_v out_o as_o soon_o as_o it_o be_v kindle_v for_o want_v of_o this_o fuel_n to_o nourish_v and_o preserve_v it_o but_o this_o be_v to_o excuse_v one_o negligence_n with_o another_o see_v the_o lord_n have_v set_v before_o we_o and_o even_o put_v into_o our_o hand_n the_o large_a volume_n of_o his_o creature_n and_o the_o book_n of_o holy_a scripture_n in_o both_o which_o there_o be_v abundant_a matter_n of_o meditation_n if_o we_o have_v but_o the_o heart_n to_o view_v and_o read_v they_o beside_o the_o consideration_n of_o our_o own_o misery_n our_o manifold_a sin_n and_o corruption_n want_n and_o imperfection_n god_n manifold_a mercy_n and_o innumerable_a blessing_n vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o the_o administration_n of_o his_o judgement_n and_o such_o like_a of_o which_o i_o shall_v have_v occasion_n to_o speak_v more_o hereafter_o and_o therefore_o there_o be_v no_o want_n of_o good_a seed_n we_o have_v no_o cause_n to_o complain_v of_o any_o thing_n but_o the_o barrenness_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o their_o averseness_n to_o good_a thing_n if_o they_o bring_v not_o forth_o in_o this_o kind_n plentiful_a fruit_n the_o which_o as_o it_o be_v to_o be_v bewail_v with_o true_a sorrow_n that_o we_o who_o have_v matter_n enough_o to_o think_v and_o meditate_v upon_o in_o worldly_a thing_n for_o a_o whole_a year_n together_o though_o none_o be_v prepare_v to_o our_o hand_n be_v herein_o such_o quick_a workman_n that_o we_o can_v both_o gather_v our_o straw_n and_o burn_v our_o brick_n in_o full_a tale_n shall_v be_v so_o barren_a of_o matter_n when_o we_o come_v to_o think_v of_o thing_n spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a so_o it_o must_v move_v we_o with_o so_o much_o the_o more_o diligence_n and_o earnestness_n to_o read_v and_o study_v the_o scripture_n and_o to_o observe_v the_o work_n of_o god_n and_o find_v our_o emptiness_n to_o resort_v to_o god_n storehouse_n like_o the_o egyptian_n to_o josephs_n that_o we_o may_v be_v fill_v with_o such_o provision_n as_o he_o have_v make_v for_o we_o and_o have_v no_o more_o cause_n to_o complain_v of_o want_n §._o sect._n 4_o other_o hindrance_n remoove_v four_o we_o be_v hinder_v from_o perform_v this_o duty_n by_o manifold_a distraction_n both_o inward_a and_o outward_a of_o the_o former_a kind_n be_v the_o indisposition_n of_o our_o heart_n to_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n and_o their_o readiness_n to_o be_v carry_v away_o 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wish_n whereby_o we_o be_v to_o express_v the_o fervency_n and_o earnest_a longing_n of_o our_o desire_n to_o have_v that_o grace_n supply_v or_o increase_v wherein_o we_o find_v our_o defect_n and_o that_o vice_n and_o sin_n pardon_v and_o mortify_v which_o we_o feel_v still_o cleave_v unto_o we_o cry_v out_o with_o david_n in_o a_o pathetical_a manner_n o_o that_o my_o way_n be_v so_o direct_v that_o i_o may_v keep_v thy_o statute_n and_o again_o 20._o psal_n 119._o 5_o 20._o my_o soul_n break_v for_o the_o longing_n that_o it_o have_v to_o thy_o judgement_n at_o all_o time_n and_o with_o the_o apostle_n paul_n o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v 24._o rom._n 7._o 24._o i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n the_o which_o wish_n and_o long_a desire_n will_v affect_v our_o heart_n with_o much_o comfort_n in_o assurance_n of_o fruition_n see_v the_o lord_n have_v promise_v to_o satisfy_v the_o desire_n of_o those_o that_o fear_n and_o serve_v 19_o psal_n 145._o 19_o he_o five_o upon_o this_o must_v follow_v a_o utter_a denial_n of_o ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o strength_n and_o a_o humble_a acknowledgement_n of_o our_o impotency_n and_o insufficiency_n either_o to_o supply_v the_o defect_n of_o that_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o desire_v or_o to_o remove_v that_o evil_a and_o subdue_v that_o corruption_n which_o though_o we_o hate_v do_v notwithstanding_o still_o adhere_v and_o cleave_v unto_o we_o confess_v with_o the_o apostle_n that_o we_o be_v not_o sufficient_a as_o of_o ourselves_o so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a 5._o 2._o cor._n 3._o 5._o thought_n and_o that_o whatsoever_o sufficiency_n there_o be_v in_o we_o we_o have_v receive_v from_o the_o lord_n who_o alone_o work_v in_o we_o both_o to_o will_v and_o to_o do_v the_o which_o phil._n 1._o cor._n 4._o 7._o phil._n acknowledgement_n be_v make_v with_o humble_a heart_n and_o break_a spirit_n be_v most_o necessary_a and_o profitable_a for_o to_o who_o shall_v we_o acknowledge_v our_o impotency_n and_o weakness_n rather_o than_o unto_o he_o who_o be_v able_a to_o manifest_v his_o power_n in_o our_o infirmity_n and_o to_o give_v we_o such_o spiritual_a ability_n that_o we_o 9_o 2._o cor._n 12._o 9_o shall_v be_v enable_v to_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o he_o require_v through_o the_o power_n of_o he_o that_o strengthen_v us._n sixthly_a after_o this_o humble_a confession_n 13._o phil._n 4._o 13._o must_v follow_v earnest_a petition_n whereby_o we_o must_v crave_v with_o all_o fervency_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n that_o he_o will_v so_o assist_v we_o with_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n and_o bless_v unto_o we_o all_o good_a mean_n which_o we_o use_v for_o the_o increase_n of_o that_o virtue_n in_o which_o we_o be_v defective_a and_o for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o we_o to_o that_o good_a duty_n unto_o which_o in_o ourselves_o we_o find_v a_o utter_a disability_n or_o for_o the_o mortify_n of_o that_o vice_n and_o corruption_n which_o in_o our_o own_o strength_n we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o subdue_v and_o overcome_v attribute_v unto_o he_o the_o glory_n and_o praise_n of_o his_o own_o power_n and_o all-sufficiency_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a and_o of_o his_o goodness_n love_n and_o truth_n whereby_o he_o be_v ready_a &_o willing_a to_o supply_v by_o himself_o whatsoever_o be_v want_v and_o defective_a in_o our_o ability_n the_o which_o fervency_n of_o our_o suit_n we_o must_v in_o sincerity_n of_o heart_n enforce_v with_o all_o importunity_n urge_v and_o aggravate_v our_o own_o impotency_n and_o need_n of_o god_n help_n and_o his_o sufficiency_n to_o do_v what_o we_o desire_v and_o truth_n whereby_o he_o have_v bind_v himself_o to_o perform_v it_o last_o out_o of_o the_o consideration_n of_o this_o all-sufficiency_n and_o truth_n of_o god_n we_o must_v raise_v
up_o our_o soul_n which_o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o want_n and_o impotency_n to_o supply_v they_o with_o firm_a confidence_n &_o break_v through_o all_o doubt_n and_o difficulty_n assure_v ourselves_o that_o god_n who_o be_v so_o able_a and_o true_a of_o his_o word_n will_v gracious_o grant_v these_o thing_n which_o he_o have_v command_v we_o to_o ask_v and_o that_o as_o he_o have_v enlarge_v our_o heart_n with_o hearty_a love_n and_o fervent_a desire_n after_o the_o more_o full_a fruition_n of_o that_o good_a or_o freedom_n from_o that_o evil_n whereon_o we_o have_v meditate_a so_o he_o will_v perfect_v his_o own_o good_a work_n replenish_v that_o room_n which_o himself_o have_v prepare_v and_o satisfy_v those_o holy_a desire_n which_o by_o his_o good_a spirit_n he_o have_v wrought_v in_o us._n which_o confidence_n may_v move_v we_o to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o glory_n after_o a_o holy_a manner_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o victory_n over_o our_o corruption_n and_o of_o our_o fruition_n of_o those_o grace_n wherein_o as_o yet_o we_o be_v defective_a and_o imperfect_a §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o egress_n and_o conclusion_n of_o our_o meditation_n the_o last_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v in_o this_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n be_v our_o egress_n and_o conclusion_n which_o must_v not_o be_v sudden_a and_o abrupt_a see_v this_o be_v neither_o comely_a nor_o profitable_a but_o deliberate_a and_o by_o degree_n and_o as_o orator_n prescribe_v in_o the_o art_n of_o rhetoric_n and_o elocution_n that_o we_o shall_v begin_v with_o a_o low_a voice_n quiet_a affection_n and_o action_n and_o so_o rise_v by_o degree_n till_o we_o come_v to_o our_o high_a pitch_n of_o extension_n and_o earnestness_n both_o of_o inward_a and_o outward_a motion_n not_o to_o break_v off_o abrupt_o in_o this_o height_n but_o remit_v both_o voice_n affection_n and_o action_n by_o degree_n so_o must_v we_o do_v in_o this_o case_n for_o have_v begin_v our_o meditation_n in_o intellectual_a discourse_n with_o quiet_a mind_n and_o calm_a affection_n and_o raise_v they_o to_o that_o height_n of_o fervency_n and_o devotion_n while_o we_o have_v labour_v to_o attain_v unto_o a_o lively_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o spiritual_a taste_n in_o the_o matter_n whereon_o we_o have_v meditate_a we_o must_v not_o make_v a_o abrupt_a conclusion_n but_o with_o some_o remission_n of_o our_o former_a fervour_n compose_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n to_o their_o former_a quietness_n and_o calmness_n and_o first_o we_o must_v cast_v back_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n to_o review_v our_o former_a exercise_n and_o to_o examine_v how_o we_o have_v perform_v it_o and_o what_o fruit_n and_o benefit_v our_o heart_n and_o soul_n have_v feel_v and_o taste_v in_o it_o and_o if_o we_o find_v that_o it_o have_v well_o succeed_v we_o be_v to_o congratulate_v with_o our_o own_o soul_n in_o the_o joyful_a fruition_n of_o so_o great_a a_o blessing_n and_o to_o give_v the_o whole_a glory_n to_o god_n by_o who_o help_n only_o we_o have_v so_o well_o prosper_v in_o this_o exercise_n render_v unto_o he_o with_o cheerful_a heart_n all_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o he_o have_v direct_v we_o in_o our_o course_n enlighten_v our_o mind_n confirm_v our_o memory_n inflame_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n with_o his_o love_n and_o true_a devotion_n give_v unto_o they_o a_o lively_a taste_n and_o feel_n of_o spiritual_a comfort_n in_o the_o thing_n whereon_o we_o have_v meditate_a the_o which_o our_o thanksgiving_n we_o may_v enlarge_v from_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o meditation_n as_o if_o it_o be_v some_o point_n of_o doctrine_n for_o enlighten_v our_o mind_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o that_o truth_n and_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o the_o love_n of_o it_o if_o it_o be_v some_o grace_n and_o virtue_n for_o reveal_v the_o beauty_n excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o it_o to_o our_o understanding_n for_o cause_v we_o to_o embrace_v and_o love_v it_o with_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o for_o work_v it_o in_o some_o measure_n in_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n if_o it_o be_v a_o duty_n for_o teach_v we_o his_o way_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o walk_v in_o they_o or_o if_o it_o be_v a_o vice_n and_o sin_n for_o discover_v to_o our_o mind_n the_o deformity_n heinousness_n and_o danger_n and_o work_v our_o heart_n to_o a_o true_a loathe_n and_o detestation_n of_o it_o but_o if_o we_o have_v find_v many_o want_n and_o weakness_n in_o the_o perform_n of_o it_o as_o dulness_n and_o blindness_n of_o mind_n wander_v thought_n and_o worldly_a distraction_n coldness_n of_o devotion_n deadness_n of_o affection_n and_o by_o reason_n hereof_o little_a taste_n of_o sweetness_n and_o of_o the_o fruit_n of_o all_o our_o labour_n we_o be_v to_o crave_v pardon_n at_o god_n hand_n and_o to_o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o weakness_n and_o corruption_n and_o then_o labour_v to_o find_v out_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o untowardness_n let_v we_o resolve_v to_o use_v our_o best_a mean_n to_o remove_v they_o against_o the_o next_o time_n that_o we_o may_v perform_v this_o exercise_n with_o more_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n final_o we_o may_v conclude_v this_o whole_a exercise_n by_o recommend_v ourselves_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n which_o some_o writer_n on_o this_o argument_n do_v call_v oblation_n or_o offering_n whereby_o we_o consecrate_v and_o devote_v ourselves_o whole_o unto_o god_n desire_v no_o long_a to_o live_v unto_o the_o world_n or_o our_o own_o flesh_n but_o unto_o he_o that_o we_o may_v do_v he_o service_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n please_v he_o deny_v our_o own_o will_n that_o they_o may_v be_v submit_v unto_o he_o and_o crave_v his_o protection_n against_o all_o enemy_n who_o will_v hinder_v we_o in_o this_o our_o resolution_n and_o direction_n and_o assistance_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n that_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n may_v be_v suitable_a and_o answerable_a both_o to_o our_o general_a profession_n of_o christianity_n and_o to_o those_o conceit_n desire_n and_o resolution_n which_o we_o have_v express_v in_o our_o last_o meditation_n and_o so_o repose_v ourselves_o with_o holy_a and_o quiet_a security_n upon_o the_o care_n and_o providence_n of_o our_o gracious_a father_n we_o may_v profitable_o conclude_v this_o exercise_n by_o sing_v to_o god_n praise_v some_o part_n or_o verse_n of_o david_n psalm_n suitable_a to_o our_o present_a disposition_n or_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o former_a meditation_n cap._n xx._n a_o example_n and_o pattern_n of_o meditation_n the_o subject_a matter_n whereof_o be_v true_a and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o reason_n of_o this_o choice_n what_o repentance_n be_v and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o have_v thus_o set_v down_o the_o doctrine_n of_o meditation_n it_o now_o follow_v that_o i_o propound_v a_o example_n of_o it_o according_a to_o the_o former_a rule_n and_o direction_n where_o first_o we_o be_v to_o make_v choice_n of_o the_o subject_a matter_n whereon_o we_o purpose_v to_o meditate_v and_o then_o to_o discourse_v of_o it_o with_o our_o understanding_n and_o to_o feel_v the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o it_o in_o our_o heart_n the_o which_o must_v be_v do_v in_o a_o soliloquie_n between_o we_o and_o our_o soul_n or_o rather_o of_o the_o soul_n to_o itself_o after_o this_o manner_n now_o that_o thou_o have_v o_o my_o soul_n sequester_v thyself_o from_o all_o society_n that_o thou_o may_v have_v some_o secret_a conference_n between_o thou_o and_o thyself_o in_o the_o alone_a presence_n of_o god_n and_o thy_o own_o conscience_n make_v choice_n of_o some_o fit_a subject_n whereon_o thou_o may_v spend_v thy_o pain_n and_o time_n with_o most_o profit_n for_o thy_o spiritual_a good_a that_o lay_v a_o good_a foundation_n thou_o may_v erect_v thy_o build_n with_o more_o ease_n and_o fruit_n and_o what_o fit_a matter_n upon_o this_o present_a occasion_n can_v thou_o choose_v to_o think_v upon_o then_o upon_o that_o excellent_a grace_n and_o duty_n of_o repentance_n which_o be_v the_o first_o beginning_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o after_o it_o be_v begin_v accompany_v it_o unto_o the_o end_n as_o a_o chief_a agent_n in_o all_o this_o work_n upon_o what_o better_a argument_n can_v thou_o meditate_v then_o upon_o this_o which_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n have_v so_o much_o beat_v upon_o yea_o which_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o think_v so_o necessary_a and_o profitable_a that_o he_o do_v not_o only_o make_v it_o the_o subject_n of_o his_o own_o sermon_n but_o be_v to_o ascend_v commend_v it_o at_o his_o last_o farewell_n to_o his_o apostle_n as_o the_o chief_a theme_n
of_o they_o and_o have_v distinct_o handle_v and_o clear_v the_o main_a point_n of_o religion_n contain_v in_o they_o not_o that_o the_o scripture_n do_v not_o themselves_o sufficient_o teach_v all_o thing_n necessary_a unto_o salvation_n without_o any_o humane_a addition_n but_o because_o the_o lord_n intend_v to_o use_v the_o ministry_n of_o his_o servant_n the_o prophet_n and_o pastor_n of_o his_o church_n for_o the_o edification_n of_o his_o people_n have_v cause_v they_o to_o be_v so_o pen_v as_o that_o there_o shall_v be_v continual_a use_n both_o of_o their_o exposition_n and_o application_n which_o whoso_o contemn_v or_o neglect_v and_o content_v themselves_o with_o the_o sole_a read_n of_o the_o scripture_n if_o they_o be_v not_o of_o eminent_a part_n and_o endue_v with_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o spiritual_a understanding_n they_o will_v but_o slow_o proceed_v in_o the_o growth_n of_o their_o knowledge_n nor_o without_o much_o labour_n and_o long_o study_v attain_v unto_o 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hypocritical_a jew_n that_o they_o fast_o to_o themselves_o and_o not_o unto_o he_o for_o their_o own_o glory_n 6._o zach._n 7._o 5_o 6._o and_o not_o for_o he_o but_o so_o far_o shall_v we_o be_v from_o think_v that_o by_o our_o fast_n we_o merit_v justification_n and_o salvation_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o by_o the_o deed_n do_v suppose_v that_o any_o thing_n be_v add_v to_o our_o justice_n or_o sanctity_n see_v fast_v itself_o be_v no_o essential_a part_n of_o god_n service_n or_o religious_a duty_n but_o only_o a_o help_n and_o mean_n to_o enable_v and_o fit_v we_o for_o they_o neither_o be_v abstinence_n in_o it_o own_o nature_n more_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n then_o eat_v and_o drink_v to_o which_o purpose_n a_o ancient_a writer_n celant_fw-la cave_n ne_fw-la si_fw-la ieiunare_fw-la aut_fw-la abstinere_fw-la caeperis_fw-la te_fw-la pute_fw-la esse_fw-la iam_fw-la sanctum_fw-la haec_fw-la enim_fw-la virtus_fw-la adiumentum_fw-la est_fw-la non_fw-la perfectio_fw-la sanctitatis_fw-la etc._n etc._n hieron_n ad_fw-la celant_fw-la speak_v excellent_o take_v heed_n say_v he_o when_o thou_o begin_v to_o fast_o and_o abstain_v thou_o do_v not_o now_o think_v thyself_o holy_a for_o this_o virtue_n be_v but_o a_o help_n and_o not_o the_o perfection_n of_o holiness_n and_o thou_o be_v the_o rather_o to_o take_v heed_n lest_o this_o when_o thou_o contemn_v thing_n lawful_a do_v make_v thou_o secure_v in_o do_v thing_n unlawful_a whatsoever_o be_v offer_v unto_o god_n over_o and_o above_o justice_n ought_v not_o to_o hinder_v justice_n but_o to_o help_v it_o and_o what_o do_v it_o profit_n to_o make_v the_o body_n thin_a and_o lean_a with_o fast_v if_o thy_o mind_n swell_v with_o pride_n the_o subordinate_a end_n which_o respect_v ourselves_o be_v diverse_a first_o that_o hereby_o we_o may_v subdue_v &_o mortify_v our_o flesh_n and_o carnal_a corruption_n that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v any_o hindrance_n unto_o we_o in_o spiritual_a duty_n as_o they_o be_v most_o prone_a to_o be_v when_o as_o they_o be_v pamper_a with_o worldly_a delight_n grow_v thereby_o more_o sensual_a forgetful_a of_o god_n averse_a unto_o all_o good_a duty_n 34._o luk._n 21._o 34._o and_o secure_a in_o all_o sinful_a course_n second_o that_o hereby_o we_o may_v testify_v our_o humiliation_n and_o repentance_n our_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o how_o much_o we_o be_v displease_v with_o ourselves_o because_o by_o they_o we_o have_v displease_v god_n and_o our_o unworthiness_n of_o god_n lest_o mercy_n and_o of_o the_o use_n of_o his_o creature_n which_o we_o have_v so_o often_o abuse_v to_o his_o dishonour_n and_o our_o own_o hurt_n three_o that_o we_o may_v hereby_o stir_v up_o our_o devotion_n and_o increase_v our_o fervency_n in_o our_o prayer_n that_o they_o may_v be_v more_o effectual_a and_o powerful_a to_o prevail_v with_o god_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o 17._o joel_n 2._o 17._o those_o blessing_n for_o which_o we_o be_v humble_a suitor_n unto_o he_o last_o that_o thus_o humble_v ourselves_o under_o god_n mighty_a hand_n and_o adiudging_a ourselves_o to_o deserve_a punishment_n we_o may_v escape_v his_o fearful_a judgement_n for_o if_o we_o judge_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v judge_v of_o the_o lord_n 32._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 32._o cap._n xxxv_o of_o the_o part_n of_o a_o true_a fast_a or_o the_o thing_n wherein_o it_o consist_v §._o sect._n 1_o that_o the_o outward_a fast_o consist_v in_o total_a abstinence_n the_o next_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o part_n of_o this_o fast_a or_o the_o thing_n wherein_o it_o chief_o consist_v for_o either_o this_o fast_a be_v outward_a and_o bodily_a or_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a the_o former_a be_v a_o help_n to_o the_o latter_a and_o the_o latter_a the_o end_n of_o the_o former_a the_o bodily_a fast_a be_v our_o abstinence_n for_o the_o time_n that_o it_o continue_v from_o the_o most_o of_o the_o commodity_n and_o comfort_n of_o this_o life_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o will_v stand_v with_o charity_n and_o comeliness_n and_o a_o cessation_n from_o all_o our_o ordinary_a affair_n &_o labour_n because_o it_o be_v to_o be_v keep_v as_o a_o sabbath_n 28._o levit._fw-la 23._o 28._o of_o humiliation_n unto_o the_o lord_n the_o commodity_n of_o this_o life_n be_v many_o the_o chief_a whereof_o be_v meat_n and_o drink_n from_o which_o we_o must_v total_o abstain_v in_o all_o kind_n while_o the_o fast_a continue_v so_o far_o forth_o as_o will_v 6._o ezra_n 10._o 6._o stand_v with_o the_o health_n of_o our_o body_n and_o the_o advance_v of_o those_o end_n which_o we_o principal_o intend_v in_o this_o exercise_n if_o our_o health_n will_v bear_v it_o we_o must_v not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o the_o sober_a use_n of_o the_o creature_n as_o at_o other_o time_n but_o whole_o abstain_v from_o they_o according_a to_o the_o example_n 9_o hest_n 4._o 16._o jonah_n 3._o 7._o act._n 9_o 9_o of_o the_o faithful_a in_o all_o age_n see_v in_o this_o exercise_n one_o main_a thing_n at_o which_o we_o aim_v be_v to_o humble_v ourselves_o before_o god_n acknowledge_v that_o we_o be_v utter_o unworthy_a of_o the_o least_o of_o his_o benefit_n for_o the_o preserve_n of_o our_o life_n but_o if_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o weakness_n such_o total_a abstinence_n will_v hazard_v our_o health_n we_o may_v eat_v or_o drink_v so_o much_o as_o the_o necessity_n of_o our_o state_n require_v see_v the_o lord_n desire_v 7._o hos_fw-la 6._o 7._o mercy_n rather_o than_o sacrifice_v and_o enjoin_v this_o bodily_a abstinence_n that_o it_o may_v help_v and_o further_o we_o and_o not_o disable_v we_o for_o the_o spiritual_a duty_n of_o his_o service_n as_o it_o must_v needs_o if_o our_o spirit_n be_v exhaust_v and_o our_o body_n weaken_v so_o that_o there_o remain_v no_o virtue_n nor_o vigour_n in_o they_o to_o perform_v they_o in_o any_o cheerful_a and_o devout_a manner_n and_o this_o liberty_n the_o ancient_n have_v give_v who_o otherwise_o be_v the_o strict_a exactor_n of_o this_o exercise_n overmuch_a weakness_n of_o the_o body_n say_v one_o do_v bono_fw-mi isidor_n de_fw-fr summo_fw-la bono_fw-mi weaken_v the_o power_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o make_v the_o fast_a of_o the_o mind_n barren_a so_o that_o it_o be_v able_a to_o do_v no_o good_a thing_n by_o reason_n of_o this_o imbecility_n the_o body_n say_v another_z be_v to_o be_v handle_v somewhat_o austere_o bernard_n durius_n tractandum_fw-la est_fw-la corpus_fw-la ne_fw-la rebellet_fw-la ne_fw-la insolescat_fw-la sic_fw-la tamen_fw-la ut_fw-la seruire_fw-la sufficiat_fw-la etc._n etc._n bernard_n that_o it_o may_v not_o rebel_v and_o wax_v insolent_a but_o so_o as_o it_o may_v be_v fit_a for_o employment_n because_o it_o be_v give_v that_o it_o may_v serve_v the_o soul_n it_o must_v be_v restrain_v not_o waste_v burden_a not_o tire_v humble_v that_o it_o may_v not_o insult_v and_o serve_v that_o it_o may_v not_o rule_v but_o more_o plain_o and_o direct_o another_o speak_v to_o this_o purpose_n if_o thou_o can_v not_o belove_v through_o 1._o etenim_fw-la dilecte_fw-la si_fw-la ob_fw-la corporis_fw-la imbecillitatem_fw-la non_fw-la potes_fw-la ieiunus_fw-la diem_fw-la perducere_fw-la etc._n etc._n chrysost_o in_o gen._n 2._o homil._n 10._o t._n 1._o bodily_a infirmity_n hold_v out_o the_o whole_a day_n fast_o no_o man_n that_o be_v wise_a will_v blame_v thou_o for_o this_o for_o we_o have_v a_o gentle_a and_o merciful_a lord_n who_o exact_v nothing_o of_o we_o above_o our_o strength_n neither_o do_v he_o simple_o require_v fast_v and_o abstinence_n nor_o that_o we_o shall_v remain_v so_o long_o fast_v but_o that_o withdraw_a ourselves_o from_o worldly_a and_o carnal_a work_n we_o shall_v spend_v our_o time_n in_o spiritual_a exercise_n and_o yet_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o abuse_v this_o liberty_n unto_o licentiousness_n see_v it_o be_v never_o good_a but_o when_o it_o be_v necessary_a and_o much_o better_a it_o be_v if_o our_o strength_n will_v bear_v it_o that_o we_o whole_o abstain_v from_o all_o food_n for_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_a for_o diverse_a reason_n for_o first_o god_n require_v in_o our_o fast_a that_o we_o afflict_v ourselves_o the_o body_n by_o abstinence_n the_o 29._o levit._fw-la 23._o 29._o mind_n by_o sorrow_n and_o humiliation_n second_o hereby_o we_o come_v to_o a_o more_o thorough_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o unworthiness_n of_o god_n benefit_n three_o we_o become_v more_o devout_a &_o fervent_a in_o prayer_n &_o the_o body_n be_v less_o dull_a &_o heavy_a be_v make_v a_o more_o fit_a instrument_n unto_o the_o soul_n for_o spiritual_a exercise_n four_o our_o bodily_a hunger_n through_o emptiness_n of_o food_n may_v make_v we_o more_o sensible_o to_o conceive_v of_o the_o soul_n emptiness_n of_o save_v grace_n that_o we_o may_v hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o they_o and_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v fill_v and_o satisfy_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 unfeigned_a and_o hearty_a repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n now_o whereas_o we_o covenant_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v our_o god_n and_o we_o will_v be_v his_o people_n we_o do_v not_o promise_v that_o we_o will_v make_v a_o bare_a profession_n of_o these_o thing_n in_o word_n only_o but_o that_o in_o deed_n and_o truth_n we_o will_v have_v he_o to_o be_v our_o god_n in_o our_o heart_n by_o desire_v and_o endeavour_v to_o cleave_v unto_o he_o alone_o love_a fear_v hope_v and_o trust_v in_o he_o and_o no_o other_o and_o that_o in_o our_o life_n and_o action_n we_o will_v labour_v to_o glorify_v he_o by_o live_v as_o it_o become_v his_o people_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o conversation_n the_o which_o covenant_n strong_o bind_v we_o to_o these_o duty_n see_v as_o it_o be_v on_o god_n part_n most_o unchangeable_a be_v effectual_o ratify_v and_o confirm_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n by_o god_n own_o hand-writing_n in_o his_o word_n and_o gospel_n whereunto_o he_o have_v annex_v his_o seal_n and_o sacrament_n yea_o by_o his_o solemn_a oath_n wherein_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o god_n shall_v lie_v for_o have_v 18._o heb._n 6._o 18._o no_o great_a to_o swear_v by_o he_o have_v swear_v by_o himself_o that_o he_o will_v not_o fail_v of_o any_o of_o his_o promise_n make_v in_o christ_n so_o be_v it_o confirm_v on_o our_o part_n by_o our_o solemn_a vow_n in_o baptism_n where_o as_o it_o be_v by_o a_o sacramental_a oath_n we_o have_v bind_v ourselves_o to_o renounce_v the_o service_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n and_o that_o we_o will_v serve_v god_n and_o no_o other_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n to_o which_o end_n we_o make_v a_o solemn_a profession_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o take_v upon_o we_o god_n livery_n and_o cognizance_n promise_v that_o we_o will_v fight_v under_o his_o 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we_o in_o the_o race_n of_o godliness_n cap._n xliii_o of_o other_o singular_a privilege_n wherewith_o god_n crow_v a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 1_o their_o conceit_n confute_v who_o imagine_v that_o god_n whole_o reserve_v the_o reward_n of_o those_o that_o serve_v he_o for_o the_o life_n to_o come_v have_v see_v the_o benefit_n which_o accompany_v a_o godly_a life_n let_v we_o now_o also_o consider_v of_o the_o privilege_n wherewith_o god_n crow_v those_o that_o lead_v it_o although_o in_o truth_n there_o be_v little_a difference_n between_o these_o two_o see_v those_o benefit_n be_v privilege_n as_o be_v peculiar_a prerogative_n belong_v only_o to_o the_o godly_a and_o these_o privilege_n singular_a benefit_n which_o be_v promise_v and_o give_v they_o as_o reward_n of_o their_o godliness_n but_o because_o i_o will_v not_o glut_v the_o reader_n appetite_n with_o satiety_n by_o set_v before_o he_o all_o at_o once_o a_o multitude_n of_o dish_n cook_v after_o the_o same_o fashion_n 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imagination_n of_o my_o heart_n to_o add_v drunkenness_n to_o thirst_n that_o he_o will_v not_o spare_v he_o but_o that_o his_o anger_n and_o jealousy_n shall_v smoke_v against_o that_o man_n and_o all_o the_o curse_n that_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n shall_v 20._o deut._n 29._o 19_o 20._o lie_v upon_o he_o and_o the_o lord_n shall_v blot_v out_o his_o name_n from_o under_o heaven_n let_v we_o remember_v what_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o namely_o that_o no_o outrageous_a sinner_n continue_v in_o their_o wickedness_n without_o repentance_n shall_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o god_n and_o therefore_o exhort_v that_o we_o suffer_v no_o 6._o eph._n 5._o 5_o 6._o man_n to_o deceive_v we_o with_o vain_a word_n see_v because_o of_o these_o thing_n come_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n upon_o the_o child_n of_o disobedience_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o though_o god_n mercy_n be_v in_o themselves_o infinite_a and_o above_o all_o his_o work_n and_o all_o his_o gracious_a promise_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n yea_o and_o amen_n yet_o they_o be_v limit_v by_o his_o infallible_a truth_n and_o appropriate_v unto_o repentant_a sinner_n and_o therefore_o can_v extend_v to_o the_o presumptuous_a who_o take_v occasion_n from_o his_o mercy_n to_o continue_v impenitent_o in_o their_o sin_n but_o he_o will_v glorify_v his_o justice_n in_o punish_v they_o as_o he_o glorifi_v his_o mercy_n in_o pardon_v the_o sin_n of_o all_o those_o who_o turn_v unto_o he_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o acknowledge_v with_o the_o psalmist_n that_o the_o lord_n be_v good_a â_o psal_n 73._o â_o and_o gracious_a yet_o not_o to_o all_o but_o only_o to_o israel_n even_o to_o such_o as_o be_v of_o a_o clean_a heart_n and_o that_o as_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o the_o righteous_a and_o his_o ear_n open_a to_o hear_v their_o cry_n so_o the_o face_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v against_o they_o that_o do_v evil_a to_o cut_v off_o the_o 16._o psal_n 34._o 15_o 16._o remembrance_n of_o they_o from_o of_o the_o earth_n let_v we_o not_o presume_v upon_o god_n mercy_n whilst_o we_o continue_v impenitent_o in_o our_o sin_n but_o let_v we_o stand_v in_o awe_n of_o god_n justice_n and_o judgement_n and_o sin_v not_o and_o offer_v first_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o righteousness_n 5._o psal_n 4._o 4_o 5._o and_o then_o put_v our_o trust_n in_o the_o lord_n those_o likewise_o who_o presume_v upon_o the_o all-sufficiencie_n of_o christ_n death_n merit_n and_o satisfaction_n do_v take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n without_o repentance_n and_o to_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n may_v easy_o remove_v this_o dangerous_a impediment_n out_o of_o their_o way_n if_o they_o will_v but_o serious_o consider_v that_o this_o be_v a_o most_o fearful_a abuse_n of_o his_o inestimable_a love_n who_o have_v do_v so_o much_o for_o we_o when_o as_o we_o use_v his_o help_n to_o uphold_v we_o in_o our_o sin_n and_o his_o death_n and_o merit_n as_o a_o pillow_n whereon_o we_o may_v sleep_v more_o secure_o in_o our_o wickedness_n whereas_o he_o come_v not_o to_o ratify_v and_o confirm_v but_o to_o dissolve_v and_o abolish_v 8._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 8._o the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o give_v himself_o for_o we_o not_o only_o to_o free_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n but_o also_o to_o purge_v 14._o tit._n 2._o 14._o we_o from_o all_o iniquity_n and_o that_o be_v his_o peculiar_a people_n we_o shall_v be_v zealous_a of_o good_a work_n he_o have_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n 75._o luk._n 1._o 74_o 75._o that_o we_o may_v serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n
place_n of_o pain_n &_o labour_n and_o reserve_v his_o sabbath_n of_o rest_n for_o the_o world_n to_o come_v after_o we_o have_v finish_v our_o work_n here_o we_o must_v work_v in_o his_o vineyard_n and_o the_o night_n of_o death_n must_v come_v before_o we_o shall_v be_v call_v to_o receive_v our_o wage_n here_o we_o must_v keep_v our_o mark_n and_o there_o enjoy_v the_o riches_n which_o we_o have_v get_v by_o our_o spiritual_a trade_n here_o we_o must_v fight_v the_o lord_n battle_n be_v cover_v with_o sweat_n and_o blood_n and_o there_o we_o shall_v obtain_v the_o crown_n of_o victory_n final_o here_o we_o must_v travail_v like_o poor_a pilgrim_n and_o then_o take_v our_o ease_n when_o we_o have_v finish_v our_o journey_n and_o be_v come_v safe_a to_o our_o heavenly_a home_n four_o let_v we_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o labour_n of_o the_o saint_n which_o have_v go_v in_o this_o way_n before_o we_o and_o especial_o of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o who_o travail_v for_o our_o sake_n not_o only_o unto_o weariness_n and_o sweat_n but_o even_o unto_o blood_n and_o not_o foolish_o imagine_v that_o we_o may_v take_v our_o ease_n and_o yet_o come_v timely_a and_o safe_o to_o the_o end_n of_o our_o hope_n see_v our_o saviour_n have_v tell_v we_o that_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n suffer_v violence_n 21._o mat._n 11._o 21._o and_o the_o violent_a take_v it_o by_o force_n and_o that_o we_o must_v strive_v to_o enter_v into_o the_o 24._o luk._n 13._o 24._o straight_a gate_n with_o all_o earnestness_n and_o constancy_n because_o many_o shall_v seek_v to_o enter_v and_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a last_o let_v we_o consider_v the_o punishment_n denounce_v against_o those_o who_o idle_o sit_v still_o and_o refuse_v to_o travel_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n for_o it_o cast_v they_o into_o a_o deep_a sleep_n whereby_o all_o the_o operation_n of_o god_n grace_n be_v hinder_v yea_o it_o empti_v the_o sluggard_n of_o they_o all_o like_v he_o who_o want_v meat_n be_v famish_v with_o hunger_n according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n sloathfulnesse_n cast_v into_o a_o deep_a sleep_n and_o 15._o pro._n 19_o 15._o the_o idle_a soul_n shall_v suffer_v hunger_n and_o as_o it_o deprive_v he_o of_o all_o grace_n in_o this_o life_n so_o also_o of_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o he_o only_o must_v have_v the_o wage_n who_o have_v labour_v in_o christ_n vineyard_n and_o contrariwise_o plunge_v he_o into_o everlasting_a death_n and_o destruction_n for_o the_o slothful_a and_o unprofitable_a servant_n must_v be_v cast_v into_o outer_a 30._o mat._n 25._o 26_o 30._o darkness_n where_o shall_v be_v weep_v and_o gnash_n of_o tooth_n and_o therefore_o if_o nothing_o else_o will_v move_v we_o yet_o at_o least_o let_v we_o take_v some_o pain_n in_o god_n service_n which_o be_v small_a and_o momentany_a shall_v be_v everlasting_o reward_v that_o we_o may_v escape_v the_o endless_a pain_n of_o hell_n for_o if_o we_o can_v for_o a_o little_a while_n endure_v the_o kindly_a heat_n of_o the_o sun_n how_o shall_v we_o be_v able_a to_o suffer_v the_o skorch_a and_o torment_a flame_n of_o hell_n fire_n if_o we_o be_v impatient_a of_o a_o little_a sweat_n and_o labour_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o christianity_n and_o of_o our_o calling_n let_v we_o think_v with_o ourselves_o how_o much_o more_o intolerable_a the_o endless_a torment_n of_o the_o damn_a will_v be_v unto_o us._n §._o sect._n 8_o of_o weariness_n in_o well_o do_v and_o how_o it_o hinder_v we_o in_o all_o christian_a duty_n and_o first_o that_o which_o proceed_v from_o a_o ill_a disposition_n of_o the_o body_n the_o last_o impediment_n which_o hinder_v we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v weariness_n in_o well-doing_n which_o proceed_v from_o a_o twofold_a cause_n the_o first_o outward_a which_o be_v the_o ill_a disposition_n of_o the_o body_n to_o the_o performance_n of_o christian_a duty_n proceed_v either_o from_o external_a cause_n as_o hunger_n thirst_n heat_n cold_a excessive_a labour_n in_o worldly_a employment_n and_o such_o like_a or_o from_o inward_a infirmity_n and_o disease_n which_o make_v the_o body_n faint_a and_o feeble_a weak_a and_o unable_a to_o take_v any_o pain_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o see_v the_o soul_n use_v the_o body_n as_o its_o organ_n and_o instrument_n for_o the_o perform_n of_o all_o outward_a action_n and_o see_v there_o be_v such_o sympathy_n and_o familiarity_n between_o they_o that_o they_o mourn_v and_o rejoice_v together_o hereof_o it_o must_v needs_o follow_v that_o when_o the_o body_n be_v indispose_v to_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n the_o soul_n be_v thereby_o unfit_a for_o they_o when_o the_o body_n be_v feeble_a and_o faint_a the_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n can_v be_v strong_a and_o vigorous_a in_o their_o action_n and_o operation_n when_o the_o body_n be_v weary_a and_o full_a of_o pain_n it_o must_v needs_o affect_v the_o mind_n and_o much_o distract_v it_o in_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o final_o when_o the_o tool_n and_o instrument_n be_v blunt_a and_o dull_a unfit_a and_o untoward_a the_o most_o cunning_a artificer_n must_v needs_o be_v hinder_v and_o much_o fail_v in_o his_o curious_a workmanship_n for_o the_o remove_n of_o which_o impediment_n we_o must_v use_v our_o best_a endeavour_n that_o we_o may_v have_v a_o sound_a mind_n in_o a_o sound_a body_n and_o to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n of_o diet_n and_o physic_n for_o the_o preserve_n or_o recover_v of_o our_o health_n and_o to_o avoid_v intemperance_n insobriety_n and_o excessive_a labour_n about_o worldly_a employment_n yea_o we_o must_v avoid_v immoderation_n and_o excess_n even_o in_o the_o exercise_n of_o mortification_n as_o fast_v watch_v and_o the_o rest_n for_o as_o luxuriousnesse_n delicacy_n and_o sloth_n do_v weaken_v the_o body_n for_o want_v of_o exercise_n and_o intemperance_n and_o insobriety_n do_v make_v it_o feeble_a and_o unfit_a for_o any_o employment_n so_o likewise_o the_o contrary_a extreme_n and_o over-rough_a and_o rigorous_a handle_n of_o it_o do_v exhaust_v and_o consume_v the_o spirit_n and_o make_v it_o so_o weak_a and_o faint_a that_o it_o be_v ready_a to_o sink_v under_o every_o burden_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v careful_o observe_v the_o mean_a and_o avoid_v both_o extreme_n especial_o that_o unto_o which_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n incline_v and_o carry_v we_o whether_o it_o be_v to_o sensuality_n which_o pamper_v the_o body_n with_o excess_n or_o will-worship_n 23._o col._n 2._o 23._o and_o superstition_n in_o not_o spare_v of_o it_o which_o be_v not_o much_o less_o dangerous_a than_o the_o other_o although_o it_o be_v nothing_o so_o common_a and_o ordinary_a for_o as_o if_o we_o will_v make_v speedy_a journey_n our_o horse_n must_v neither_o be_v pamper_a nor_o starve_a see_v by_o the_o one_o he_o be_v make_v either_o resty_a or_o out_o of_o breath_n and_o by_o the_o other_o so_o enfeeble_v that_o he_o will_v not_o be_v able_a to_o bear_v we_o so_o be_v it_o with_o our_o body_n which_o carry_v our_o soul_n and_o therefore_o they_o must_v be_v use_v with_o like_a prudence_n and_o providence_n §._o sect._n 9_o of_o weariness_n in_o well-doing_n arise_v from_o the_o averseness_n of_o our_o will_n unto_o good_a duty_n the_o second_o cause_n be_v internal_a which_o be_v the_o ill_a disposition_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n be_v averse_a unto_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o virtuous_a action_n and_o prone_a unto_o all_o evil_a delight_v in_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o dis-affecting_a and_o loathe_v spiritual_a exercise_n as_o be_v wearisome_a and_o tedious_a difficult_a and_o troublesome_a to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n the_o which_o be_v a_o notable_a impediment_n to_o our_o well_o proceed_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n for_o either_o this_o unwillingness_n cause_v such_o weariness_n that_o it_o will_v make_v we_o either_o not_o to_o enter_v into_o the_o christian_a course_n or_o soon_o desist_v and_o return_v again_o into_o our_o former_a way_n of_o wickedness_n &_o sensual_a delight_n or_o else_o it_o will_v make_v we_o unsettled_a and_o unconstant_a in_o all_o good_a duty_n do_v they_o only_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n when_o the_o good_a mood_n of_o devotion_n come_v upon_o we_o and_o neglect_v they_o when_o other_o thing_n which_o better_o please_v we_o come_v in_o the_o way_n or_o final_o it_o quench_v our_o zeal_n and_o fervour_n of_o love_n unto_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n so_o that_o we_o perform_v they_o weak_o and_o weary_o cold_o and_o formal_o with_o much_o dulness_n and_o spiritual_a deadness_n the_o which_o impediment_n if_o we_o will_v avoid_v we_o must_v labour_v and_o strive_v against_o this_o weariness_n and_o faintness_n in_o well-doing_n and_o endeavour_v all_o we_o may_v to_o take_v
know_v who_o object_n their_o poverty_n and_o their_o continual_a labour_n to_o supply_v their_o want_n as_o a_o excuse_n for_o their_o neglect_n of_o god_n service_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n that_o it_o be_v but_o a_o false_a and_o frivolous_a pretence_n whereby_o they_o palliate_v and_o colour_v their_o irreligious_a profaneness_n for_o they_o who_o will_v not_o serve_v god_n when_o they_o be_v poor_a will_v much_o less_o do_v it_o if_o they_o be_v rich_a they_o that_o will_v sue_v and_o seek_v unto_o god_n for_o help_n and_o succour_n when_o they_o be_v destitute_a of_o necessary_n will_v much_o more_o neglect_v he_o if_o their_o storehouse_n be_v full_a and_o their_o table_n furnish_v with_o all_o plenty_n they_o that_o will_v not_o call_v upon_o 16._o esa_n 26._o 16._o the_o lord_n when_o they_o be_v in_o trouble_n nor_o pour_v forth_o a_o prayer_n unto_o he_o when_o his_o chastisement_n be_v upon_o he_o will_v much_o more_o forget_v he_o and_o neglect_v this_o duty_n in_o their_o prosperity_n and_o security_n from_o danger_n and_o who_o see_v not_o by_o continual_a experience_n that_o many_o who_o have_v seem_v diligent_a and_o devout_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n in_o their_o poor_a and_o mean_a estate_n have_v afterward_o be_v loose_a and_o lazy_a cold_a and_o negligent_a when_o the_o world_n have_v smile_v upon_o they_o and_o their_o wealth_n and_o riches_n have_v be_v increase_v and_o multiply_v neither_o in_o truth_n be_v poverty_n and_o pain_n to_o supply_v our_o want_n any_o hindrance_n to_o the_o daily_a and_o necessary_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n see_v if_o we_o order_v our_o time_n aright_o and_o wise_o dispose_v of_o our_o business_n both_o of_o they_o may_v well_o stand_v together_o for_o the_o lord_n require_v not_o at_o our_o hand_n that_o we_o shall_v spend_v the_o great_a part_n of_o our_o time_n in_o religious_a exercise_n and_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n but_o only_o that_o we_o allot_v some_o 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thy_o lord_n and_o with_o what_o torment_a grief_n and_o bitter_a anguish_n those_o who_o have_v be_v unprofitable_a and_o unfruitful_a shall_v hear_v that_o fearful_a say_n thou_o wicked_a and_o slothful_a servant_n etc._n etc._n take_v the_o talon_n from_o he_o and_o give_v it_o unto_o he_o that_o have_v ten_o talent_n etc._n etc._n and_o cast_v the_o unprofitable_a servant_n into_o outer_a darkness_n there_o shall_v be_v weep_v and_o gnash_n of_o tooth_n let_v we_o consider_v with_o what_o cheerfulness_n and_o joy_n we_o shall_v meet_v the_o bridegroom_n the_o lord_n of_o glory_n and_o happiness_n if_o we_o have_v watch_v for_o his_o come_n and_o be_v find_v in_o readiness_n have_v our_o lamp_n of_o faith_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n clear_o burn_v when_o we_o shall_v enter_v with_o he_o into_o the_o bridal_a chamber_n of_o eternal_a blessedness_n to_o be_v feast_v with_o unspeakable_a etc._n matth._n 25._o 1_o 2_o etc._n etc._n pleasure_n and_o to_o solace_v ourselves_o perpetual_o 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and_o to_o be_v desire_v have_v speak_v of_o that_o security_n which_o be_v natural_a in_o all_o the_o kind_n of_o it_o it_o now_o in_o 7._o non_fw-la quaelibet_fw-la securitas_fw-la est_fw-la laudabilis_fw-la sed_fw-la quaâdo_fw-la deponit_fw-la aâiquis_fw-la curam_fw-la pâout_fw-la debât_fw-la th._n aquin._n 2._o 2._o quaest_n 129._o art_n 7._o the_o last_o place_n remain_v that_o we_o brief_o entreat_v of_o that_o security_n which_o be_v supernatural_a divine_a and_o holy_a for_o as_o all_o security_n be_v not_o commendable_a but_o only_o when_o a_o man_n as_o he_o ought_v lay_v aside_o all_o care_n so_o on_o the_o other_o side_n all_o security_n be_v not_o to_o be_v condemn_v but_o when_o he_o assume_v it_o as_o he_o ought_v not_o namely_o such_o a_o security_n as_o be_v build_v on_o a_o ill_a foundation_n and_o upon_o false_a and_o deceitful_a ground_n which_o as_o it_o proceed_v from_o evil_a cause_n so_o
whole_a carriage_n and_o conversation_n must_v be_v religious_a civil_a and_o honest_a 306_o 4_o how_o we_o must_v carry_v ourselves_o in_o the_o company_n of_o those_o which_o be_v worldly_a and_o wicked_a 307_o cap._n xxviiâ_n of_o christian_a conference_n which_o we_o must_v use_v when_o we_o be_v in_o company_n for_o our_o mutual_a good_a 309_o sect._n 1._o that_o our_o speech_n must_v be_v gracious_a and_o prudent_a 309_o 2_o of_o christian_a admonition_n and_o what_o be_v require_v to_o the_o right_a performance_n of_o this_o duty_n 310_o 3_o that_o we_o may_v lawful_o confer_v of_o moral_a and_o civil_a thing_n 314_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v careful_o avoid_v all_o corrupt_a communication_n 314_o cap._n xxââ_n of_o christian_a prudence_n which_o we_o be_v to_o use_v in_o all_o our_o conference_n 315_o sect._n 1._o how_o we_o must_v carry_v ourselves_o when_o we_o confer_v with_o those_o that_o excel_v we_o in_o gift_n 315_o 2_o how_o we_o must_v behave_v ourselves_o when_o as_o we_o confer_v with_o civil_a worldling_n 317_o 3_o how_o we_o must_v deal_v with_o they_o that_o be_v open_o profane_a 318_o 4_o of_o the_o manifold_a and_o dangerous_a abuse_n of_o conference_n in_o these_o day_n and_o the_o cause_n of_o they_o 319_o 5_o that_o christian_a and_o religious_a conference_n be_v exceed_o profitable_a 320_o cap._n xxx_o of_o those_o duty_n which_o concern_v our_o work_n and_o action_n one_o with_o another_o both_o out_o of_o contract_n and_o in_o our_o buy_n and_o sell_v 321_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v labour_v both_o to_o do_v and_o receive_v all_o the_o good_a we_o can_v in_o our_o deal_n with_o other_o 321_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v take_v all_o occasion_n of_o gain_v other_o to_o christ_n 322_o 3_o that_o in_o all_o our_o deal_n and_o bargaining_n we_o must_v carry_v ourselves_o upright_o and_o honest_o 323_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v sell_v only_a thing_n saleable_a 324_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v set_v and_o sell_v our_o ware_n at_o a_o equal_a price_n 325_o 6_o that_o in_o buy_v and_o sell_v all_o fraud_n and_o deceit_n must_v be_v avoid_v 326_o 7_o how_o to_o avoid_v the_o fault_n common_o commit_v between_o buyer_n and_o seller_n 327_o cap._n xxxi_o that_o governor_n of_o family_n ought_v to_o train_v up_o those_o who_o be_v under_o their_o charge_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o godliness_n 328_o sect._n 1._o that_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o for_o governor_n to_o be_v themselves_o religious_a but_o they_o must_v also_o train_v up_o those_o who_o be_v under_o their_o government_n in_o the_o knowledge_n and_o practice_n of_o religion_n 328_o 2_o diverse_a reason_n to_o move_v governor_n unto_o this_o duty_n 329_o 3_o that_o it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o householder_n to_o catechise_v their_o family_n and_o of_o the_o cause_n why_o it_o be_v neglect_v 332_o 4_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v all_o governor_n to_o the_o duty_n of_o catechise_n first_o because_o it_o be_v god_n commandment_n 333_o 5_o other_o reason_n enforce_v the_o former_a duty_n 334_o 6_o example_n of_o the_o faithful_a who_o have_v catechize_v their_o family_n 335_o 7_o reason_n move_v child_n to_o submit_v themselves_o to_o be_v catechize_v 335_o 8_o reason_n move_v those_o which_o be_v of_o year_n to_o submit_v themselves_o to_o be_v catechize_v if_o they_o be_v ignorant_a 336_o 9_o of_o the_o great_a profit_n of_o this_o exercise_n of_o catechise_n 338_o cap._n xxxii_o of_o family_n duty_n which_o respect_v wise_a and_o religious_a government_n 340_o sect._n 1._o what_o thing_n be_v require_v to_o wise_a government_n 340_o 2_o of_o justice_n and_o love_n require_v unto_o government_n 341_o cap._n xxxiii_o how_o we_o ought_v to_o behave_v ourselves_o in_o the_o estate_n of_o prosperity_n that_o we_o may_v thrive_v in_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n 343_o sect._n 1._o what_o prosperity_n be_v and_o how_o apt_a we_o be_v to_o abuse_v it_o through_o our_o corruption_n 343_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v be_v diligent_a lest_o our_o prosperity_n become_v unto_o we_o a_o occasion_n of_o sin_n and_o how_o it_o be_v to_o be_v do_v 344_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v not_o forget_v god_n nor_o be_v unthankful_a and_o take_v heed_n that_o his_o blessing_n do_v not_o draw_v our_o heart_n from_o he_o 344_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v beware_v of_o pride_n security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n licentiousness_n and_o contempt_n of_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n 346_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v not_o be_v slothful_a in_o god_n service_n and_o take_v heed_n that_o worldly_a thing_n become_v not_o snare_n and_o thorn_n unto_o us._n 348_o 6_o that_o we_o must_v careful_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o such_o tentation_n as_o be_v incident_a to_o this_o estate_n 349_o 7_o that_o we_o must_v not_o too_o high_o esteem_v nor_o too_o earnest_o affect_v and_o seek_v after_o earthly_a thing_n 349_o cap._n xxxiiiâ_n how_o we_o may_v right_o use_v the_o estate_n of_o prosperity_n so_o as_o it_o may_v be_v a_o help_n unto_o godliness_n 350_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v use_v god_n temporal_a blessing_n as_o help_n unto_o save_v grace_n and_o spiritual_a duty_n 350_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v use_v they_o for_o the_o common_a good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n 352_o 3_o three_o other_o caution_n to_o be_v observe_v for_o the_o right_a use_n of_o prosperity_n 353_o 4_o of_o the_o right_a use_n of_o apparel_n 354_o cap._n xxxv_o how_o we_o ought_v to_o behave_v ourselves_o in_o the_o estate_n of_o affliction_n so_o as_o we_o may_v profit_v thereby_o in_o all_o save_a grace_n 356_o sect._n 1._o what_o affliction_n be_v and_o the_o diverse_a kind_n of_o they_o 356_o 2_o of_o our_o preparation_n before_o the_o approach_n of_o affliction_n 356_o 3_o of_o patience_n in_o affliction_n and_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o 358_o 4_o of_o the_o mean_n and_o motive_n unto_o patience_n first_o because_o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o our_o affliction_n 359_o 5_o that_o our_o affliction_n tend_v to_o the_o set_v forth_o of_o god_n glory_n 360_o 6_o that_o affliction_n be_v mean_n of_o our_o own_o good_a 361_o 7_o that_o the_o world_n be_v a_o place_n destinate_a to_o affliction_n 362_o 8_o that_o the_o faithful_a in_o all_o age_n have_v be_v partaker_n of_o the_o like_a or_o great_a affliction_n with_o us._n 362_o 9_o comfort_n arise_v from_o the_o good_a issue_n of_o all_o our_o affliction_n 363_o cap._n xxxuâ_n of_o those_o christian_a duty_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o the_o evening_n and_o night_n 364_o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o evening_n must_v not_o be_v spend_v in_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n 364_o 2_o of_o evening_n exercise_n as_o meditation_n read_v and_o christian_a conference_n 364_o 3_o duty_n to_o be_v do_v at_o our_o go_v to_o bed_n 365_o 4_o of_o examination_n how_o we_o have_v spend_v the_o day_n past_a 366_o 5_o meditation_n at_o our_o lie_v down_o 368_o 6_o duty_n to_o be_v do_v in_o the_o night_n as_o first_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n 369_o 7_o special_a meditation_n fit_a for_o the_o night_n 371_o 8_o that_o the_o profit_n of_o these_o duty_n will_v far_o exceed_v the_o pain_n 372_o cap._n xxxvii_o that_o we_o must_v moderate_v our_o sleep_n and_o not_o spend_v too_o much_o time_n in_o sloth_n and_o sluggishness_n 373_o sect._n 1._o that_o this_o moderation_n be_v command_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o the_o contrary_a sloth_n condemn_v 373_o 2_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o excessive_a sleep_n bring_v 375_o 3_o that_o sloth_n be_v displease_v to_o god_n and_o how_o it_o may_v be_v avoid_v 376_o cap._n xxxviiâ_n of_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o it_o 377_o sect._n 1._o of_o our_o preparation_n before_o the_o sabbath_n 377_o 2_o of_o general_a preparation_n in_o the_o whole_a week_n 378_o 3_o of_o special_a preparation_n the_o evening_n before_o the_o sabbath_n 378_o 4_o that_o in_o our_o preparation_n we_o must_v purge_v ourselves_o from_o all_o sinful_a corruption_n 379_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v use_v all_o help_n which_o may_v further_o we_o in_o the_o sanctify_a of_o the_o lord_n day_n 380_o cap._n thirty-nine_o that_o the_o whole_a lord_n day_n must_v be_v consecrate_v unto_o he_o first_o by_o rest_v on_o it_o from_o all_o labour_n and_o from_o sin_n 381_o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o whole_a day_n must_v be_v spend_v in_o religious_a exercise_n 381_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v rest_v from_o our_o own_o work_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n 383_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v abstain_v from_o carnal_a recreation_n 384_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v rest_v from_o sin_n of_o all_o kind_n 386_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v not_o think_v our_o own_o thought_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n 387_o 6_o that_o we_o must_v not_o do_v the_o lord_n work_v after_o our_o own_o manner_n 387_o
cap._n xl._n that_o we_o must_v sanctify_v our_o rest_n by_o consecrate_v it_o to_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n 388_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v rise_v betimes_o on_o the_o lord_n day_n 388_o 2_o of_o meditation_n fit_a to_o be_v use_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n 389_o 3_o of_o prayer_n thanksgiving_n and_o read_v private_o 390_o 4_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v when_o we_o be_v go_v to_o church_n 392_o cap._n xli_o of_o public_a duty_n to_o be_v perform_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n 393_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v join_v with_o the_o congregation_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n 393_o 2_o of_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o 393_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v stay_v in_o the_o church_n from_o the_o begin_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o sermon_n 395_o 4_o of_o our_o duty_n in_o receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n 396_o 5_o of_o our_o duty_n when_o baptism_n be_v administer_v 396_o cap._n xlii_o of_o such_o duty_n as_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n after_o our_o come_n from_o the_o church_n 398_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v meditate_v upon_o that_o which_o we_o have_v hear_v 398_o 2._o 3._o of_o family_n exercise_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n 398_o 4._o that_o the_o evening_n must_v be_v spend_v in_o religious_a exercise_n 400_o 5_o that_o all_o our_o service_n must_v be_v do_v in_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n of_o heart_n 401_o the_o four_o book_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n contain_v in_o it_o the_o property_n of_o it_o and_o all_o the_o duty_n require_v unto_o it_o p._n 403_o cap._n i._n that_o all_o duty_n universal_o of_o godly_a life_n must_v be_v perform_v in_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n of_o heart_n 403_o sect._n 1._o that_o universal_a and_o total_a obedience_n be_v require_v 403_o 2_o of_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n 404_o 3_o reason_n move_v we_o to_o embrace_v integrity_n and_o sincerity_n first_o because_o the_o lord_n chief_o love_v and_o delight_v in_o it_o 404_o 4_o that_o our_o imperfect_a obedience_n be_v accept_v of_o god_n if_o it_o be_v do_v in_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n 405_o 5_o that_o the_o soundness_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o holy_a duty_n consist_v in_o the_o sincerity_n of_o they_o 406_o 6_o of_o the_o reward_n of_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n 406_o cap._n ii_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n 407_o sect._n 1._o the_o first_o mean_n to_o set_v god_n before_o our_o eye_n and_o ourselves_o in_o his_o presence_n 407_o 2_o the_o second_o to_o meditate_v on_o the_o excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o it_o 408_o 3_o the_o three_o mean_n to_o consider_v that_o if_o we_o be_v sincere_a we_o shall_v want_v nothing_o 408_o 4_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v to_o watch_v over_o our_o heart_n 409_o cap._n iii_o that_o we_o must_v join_v with_o inward_a integrity_n the_o service_n of_o the_o body_n and_o outward_a man_n 410_o sect._n 1._o that_o god_n require_v outward_a service_n to_o be_v join_v with_o the_o inward_a 410_o 2_o reason_n move_v we_o to_o perform_v outward_a service_n 411_o 3_o that_o christian_a apology_n and_o outward_a service_n be_v require_v 412_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v practice_v what_o we_o know_v in_o our_o work_n and_o action_n 413_o 5_o diverse_a reason_n persuade_v we_o to_o good_a work_n 414_o 6_o of_o the_o reward_n of_o good_a work_n 415_o cap._n four_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v universal_a obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a will_n of_o god_n 416_o sect._n 1._o that_o only_o universal_a obedience_n to_o god_n will_v and_o word_n be_v accept_v of_o he_o 416_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v obedience_n to_o both_o table_n joint_o and_o to_o the_o gospel_n as_o well_o as_o the_o law_n 417_o 3_o reason_n persuade_v we_o to_o universal_a obedience_n first_o because_o god_n require_v it_o 418_o 4_o that_o our_o obedience_n can_v be_v sincere_a unless_o it_o be_v universal_a 418_o 5_o that_o without_o total_a obedience_n we_o can_v attain_v to_o heavenly_a happiness_n 419_o cap._n v._o of_o the_o property_n of_o christian_a and_o holy_a duty_n which_o respect_n their_o cause_n efficient_a and_o final_a 420_o sect._n 1._o that_o all_o duty_n shall_v spring_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n 420_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v propound_v god_n will_n and_o our_o obedience_n thereunto_o in_o all_o duty_n 420_o 3_o that_o all_o true_a service_n be_v do_v in_o obedience_n to_o god_n will_n 421_o cap._n vi_o of_o those_o property_n which_o respect_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n 422_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v perform_v all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o cheerfulness_n 422_o 2_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o this_o cheerfulness_n 423_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v serve_v god_n in_o all_o holy_a duty_n zealous_o and_o devout_o 424_o cap._n vii_o of_o the_o property_n which_o respect_v the_o whole_a man_n and_o first_o diligence_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n 426_o sect._n 1._o that_o this_o diligence_n must_v be_v use_v in_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o about_o the_o mean_n of_o they_o 426_o 2_o diverse_a reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o this_o diligence_n 428_o 3_o of_o the_o reward_n promise_v to_o the_o diligent_a 429_o 4_o that_o this_o diligence_n be_v most_o necessary_a 429_o 5_o of_o the_o unwearied_a diligence_n of_o worldling_n in_o pursue_v worldly_a thing_n 432_o cap._n viii_o of_o constancy_n in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o godliness_n without_o remission_n or_o intermission_n 434_o sect._n 1._o 2._o that_o all_o those_o that_o be_v sincere_a be_v also_o constant_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 434_o 3_o a_o complaint_n of_o man_n unconstancy_n in_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 436_o 4_o that_o constancy_n be_v require_v in_o god_n word_n 437_o cap._n ix_o reason_n move_v to_o constancy_n and_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o 438_o sect._n 1._o that_o constancy_n be_v a_o inseparable_a companion_n of_o integrity_n 438_o 2_o of_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o accompany_v inconstancy_n in_o good_a duty_n 439_o 3_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o constancy_n in_o good_a duty_n 441_o cap._n x._o of_o our_o perseverance_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 443_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v persevere_v both_o in_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o godliness_n 443_o 2_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o perseverance_n 443_o 3_o that_o unless_o we_o persevere_v we_o can_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n 445_o 4_o that_o prayer_n be_v a_o special_a mean_n of_o perseverance_n 446_o the_o five_o book_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n contain_v in_o it_o the_o help_n and_o mean_n which_o enable_v we_o unto_o it_o p._n 448_o cap._n i._n of_o the_o rule_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v direct_v in_o the_o right_a performance_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n and_o first_o of_o such_o rule_n as_o respect_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o both_o principal_a and_o subordinate_a 448_o sect._n 1._o of_o the_o help_n enable_v we_o to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n 448_o 2_o the_o first_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o make_v god_n the_o supreme_a end_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n and_o whole_o deny_v ourselves_o in_o they_o 449_o 3_o the_o second_o rule_n respect_v our_o saviour_n christ_n namely_o that_o we_o aim_v at_o he_o as_o the_o main_n scope_n of_o all_o our_o action_n 450_o 4_o the_o three_o rule_n respect_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o us._n 451_o 5_o the_o rule_n respect_v subordinate_a cause_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v that_o we_o must_v often_o renew_v the_o covenant_n between_o god_n and_o us._n 452_o 6_o the_o 2._o rule_n be_v that_o we_o must_v take_v care_n to_o approve_v our_o way_n unto_o god_n and_o our_o own_o conscience_n &_o then_o unto_o man_n 454_o 7_o the_o three_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o must_v perform_v all_o good_a duty_n with_o a_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a mind_n 455_o 8_o the_o four_o rule_n be_v that_o all_o our_o duty_n must_v arise_v from_o the_o fundamental_a grace_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 457_o 9_o the_o five_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o must_v chief_o esteem_v choose_v and_o affect_v the_o duty_n of_o godliness_n according_a to_o their_o worth_n and_o excellency_n 458_o 10_o the_o six_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o must_v use_v all_o help_n and_o mean_n which_o may_v enable_v we_o unto_o godliness_n 459_o cap._n ii_o of_o the_o rule_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o respect_v the_o circumstance_n of_o it_o 460_o sect._n 1._o the_o first_o rule_n respect_v the_o circumstance_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o we_o must_v make_v precious_a account_n of_o our_o time_n which_o god_n have_v allot_v we_o for_o his_o service_n 460_o 2_o the_o second_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o must_v not_o stay_v for_o
6_o that_o we_o must_v not_o undertake_v too_o many_o thing_n at_o once_o the_o three_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o do_v not_o cumber_v ourselves_o with_o too_o many_o business_n at_o once_o but_o that_o we_o orderly_o proceed_v from_o one_o duty_n to_o another_o not_o undertake_v a_o new_a employment_n till_o we_o have_v bring_v that_o which_o we_o have_v first_o in_o hand_n to_o some_o good_a effect_n for_o as_o nature_n intend_v not_o many_o thing_n at_o once_o because_o be_v of_o finite_a virtue_n and_o operation_n it_o can_v compass_v and_o achieve_v they_o all_o together_o but_o unit_v all_o its_o force_n and_o vigour_n that_o it_o may_v perfect_v that_o at_o which_o it_o chief_o aim_v so_o upon_o the_o same_o reason_n grace_n follow_v the_o same_o course_n and_o because_o our_o understanding_n be_v but_o of_o small_a capacity_n and_o extent_n and_o can_v without_o confusion_n comprehend_v many_o thing_n at_o the_o same_o time_n and_o our_o will_n weak_a and_o unable_a to_o make_v sound_a and_o good_a choice_n when_o as_o they_o be_v trouble_v with_o confuse_a variety_n of_o many_o object_n and_o the_o zeal_n and_o ardency_n of_o our_o affection_n much_o weaken_v and_o cool_v when_o as_o they_o be_v distract_v and_o divide_v between_o many_o thing_n desirable_a and_o final_o the_o wit_n dull_v the_o spirit_n spend_v and_o the_o body_n tire_v when_o as_o they_o be_v exercise_v about_o more_o employment_n then_o by_o their_o virtue_n and_o vigour_n they_o can_v achieve_v therefore_o it_o choose_v this_o as_o the_o best_a course_n to_o do_v one_o thing_n after_o another_o and_o undertake_v the_o best_a and_o most_o necessary_a duty_n in_o the_o first_o place_n not_o to_o think_v of_o or_o affect_v another_o until_o that_o be_v bring_v unto_o some_o perfection_n for_o as_o the_o fire_n lie_v together_o give_v great_a heat_n but_o be_v scatter_v abroad_o soon_o go_v out_o and_o the_o river_n run_v in_o the_o same_o current_n be_v of_o such_o force_n that_o nothing_o 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of_o other_o man_n and_o spy_v out_o their_o infirmity_n nor_o strict_a and_o severe_a in_o censure_v and_o condemn_v their_o fault_n and_o imperfection_n when_o we_o have_v take_v notice_n of_o they_o for_o he_o that_o undertake_v much_o business_n abroad_o must_v of_o necessity_n neglect_v his_o own_o at_o home_n he_o that_o be_v curious_a in_o search_v and_o examine_v other_o man_n manner_n will_v find_v no_o time_n to_o look_v into_o his_o own_o the_o which_o we_o see_v daily_o verify_v by_o woeful_a and_o lamentable_a experience_n in_o many_o professor_n of_o these_o time_n who_o spend_v all_o their_o zeal_n in_o censure_v of_o other_o and_o in_o exclaim_v against_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o time_n the_o disorder_n in_o the_o commonwealth_n the_o fault_n of_o governors_n civil_a and_o ecclesiastical_a the_o defect_n and_o blemish_n of_o the_o church_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n be_v cold_a and_o negligent_a in_o search_v out_o their_o own_o sin_n in_o reform_v their_o own_o manner_n and_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o sanctification_n and_o of_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o which_o be_v oftentimes_o do_v not_o so_o much_o out_o of_o a_o true_a mislike_n and_o hatred_n of_o other_o vice_n and_o corruption_n for_o then_o they_o will_v make_v speed_n to_o pursue_v âelant_fw-la nulli_fw-la nunquam_fw-la omnino_fw-la detrahas_fw-la nec_fw-la aliorum_fw-la vituperatione_fw-la te_fw-la laudabilem_fw-la videri_fw-la velis_fw-la magisque_fw-la vitam_fw-la tuam_fw-la ordinare_fw-la disce_fw-la quà m_fw-la alienam_fw-la carpere_fw-la hyer_n ad_fw-la âelant_fw-la and_o subdue_v they_o with_o great_a detestation_n in_o themselves_o out_o of_o a_o feel_a experience_n of_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o they_o bring_v upon_o they_o but_o to_o magnify_v their_o own_o zeal_n which_o will_v not_o suffer_v they_o with_o any_o patience_n to_o tolerate_v such_o fault_n and_o corruption_n to_o disguise_v and_o hide_v their_o own_o vice_n under_o this_o show_n of_o mislike_v other_o sin_n and_o to_o commend_v themselves_o and_o get_v the_o name_n of_o forward_a christian_n by_o dispraise_v those_o who_o come_v far_o behind_o they_o in_o outward_a show_n but_o if_o we_o will_v make_v any_o good_a progress_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n we_o must_v be_v more_o diligent_a in_o reform_v our_o own_o life_n then_o in_o censure_v other_o man_n and_o in_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n which_o may_v furnish_v we_o with_o save_v grace_n and_o further_o we_o in_o all_o good_a duty_n then_o in_o spy_v out_o how_o far_o other_o come_v short_a in_o they_o and_o in_o censure_v they_o for_o these_o defect_n for_o as_o it_o be_v not_o the_o way_n of_o thrive_a in_o our_o worldly_a estate_n to_o sit_v still_o and_o exclaim_v against_o other_o ill_a husbandry_n but_o diligent_o to_o follow_v our_o own_o business_n so_o it_o be_v no_o course_n to_o grow_v rich_a in_o grace_n and_o in_o the_o fruit_n of_o godliness_n to_o censure_v and_o inveigh_v against_o other_o as_o 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