Selected quad for the lemma: end_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
end_n	lord_n	receive_v	supper_n	1,604	5	9.1492	5	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A20752	The Christian warfare wherein is first generally shewed the malice, power and politike stratagems of the spirituall ennemies of our saluation, Sathan and his assistants the world and the flesh, with the meanes also whereby the Christian may vvithstand and defeate them : and afterwards more speciallie their particvlar temptatiions, against the seuerall causes and meanes of our saluation, whereby on the one side they allure vs to security and presumption, and on the other side, draw vs to doubting and desperation, are expressed and answered : written especially for their sakes who are exercised in the spirituall conflict of temptations, and are afflicted in conscience in the sight and sense of their sinnes / by I. Dovvname ...	Downame, John, d. 1652.	1604 (1604)	STC 7133; ESTC S1536	575,484	731

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we_o no_o more_o rest_n in_o ourselves_o if_o ever_o we_o will_v enjoy_v the_o peace_n of_o conscience_n or_o will_v have_v any_o assurance_n of_o the_o lord_n assistance_n for_o he_o will_v be_v all_o in_o all_o neither_o can_v he_o abide_v any_o share_n in_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o victory_n and_o therefore_o so_o long_o as_o we_o trust_v in_o our_o own_o strength_n and_o fight_v with_o our_o own_o force_n he_o will_v withdraw_v his_o help_n till_o our_o often_o fall_n and_o foil_n have_v teach_v we_o to_o know_v our_o own_o infirmity_n and_o corruption_n that_o so_o despair_v whole_o in_o our_o own_o strength_n we_o may_v peaceable_o rest_v whole_o upon_o his_o almighty_a power_n and_o promise_a assistance_n §_o sect._n 12_o last_o assistance_n the_o last_o consolation_n take_v from_o the_o experience_n which_o we_o have_v have_v of_o the_o lord_n assistance_n let_v those_o who_o be_v true_o humble_v in_o regard_v of_o those_o foil_n which_o they_o receive_v in_o the_o spiritual_a conflict_n comfort_n themselves_o by_o the_o experience_n of_o god_n love_n care_n and_o goodness_n both_o in_o other_o and_o in_o themselves_o for_o how_o many_o have_v be_v cast_v down_o as_o well_o as_o they_o and_o yet_o have_v in_o the_o end_n be_v raise_v up_o how_o many_o have_v sorrow_v and_o mourn_v that_o now_o rejoice_v and_o have_v receive_v comfort_n how_o many_o have_v take_v notable_a foil_n and_o grievous_a fall_n in_o the_o spiritual_a conflict_n and_o yet_o in_o the_o end_n have_v obtain_v victory_n in_o a_o word_n who_o have_v depend_v upon_o the_o lord_n and_o have_v be_v reject_v who_o have_v be_v true_o humble_v and_o have_v not_o be_v comfort_v who_o have_v fight_v against_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o have_v not_o by_o the_o lord_n assistance_n overcome_v and_o be_v the_o lord_n arm_v now_o shorten_v or_o be_v his_o mercy_n come_v to_o a_o end_n have_v he_o forget_v to_o be_v gracious_a or_o have_v he_o shut_v up_o his_o love_a kindness_n in_o displeasure_n nay_o rather_o say_v it_o be_v thy_o own_o infirmity_n for_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o same_o he_o be_v without_o change_n or_o shadow_n of_o change_n and_o therefore_o as_o he_o have_v comfort_v and_o strengthen_v and_o give_v victory_n unto_o other_o so_o will_v he_o comfort_v and_o strengthen_v and_o give_v unto_o thou_o a_o famous_a victory_n over_o thy_o spiritual_a enemy_n if_o thou_o will_v depend_v upon_o he_o and_o wait_v his_o leisure_n but_o if_o this_o will_v not_o comfort_v thou_o when_o thou_o hear_v of_o god_n mercy_n and_o assistance_n in_o support_v other_o yet_o at_o least_o let_v thou_o own_o experience_n confirm_v thou_o in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o succour_v for_o have_v thou_o not_o endure_v many_o assault_n of_o thy_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o yet_o thou_o stand_v in_o the_o encounter_n but_o i_o pray_v thou_o by_o who_o strength_n sure_o not_o thou_o own_o for_o thou_o be_v weak_a and_o feeble_a and_o thy_o enemy_n strong_a and_o mighty_a and_o therefore_o able_a to_o destroy_v thou_o every_o minute_n if_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o support_v thou_o by_o his_o almighty_a power_n have_v thou_o not_o also_o receive_v many_o foil_n and_o bewray_v notable_a corruption_n and_o yet_o thou_o be_v not_o quite_o overthrow_v nor_o swallow_v up_o by_o thy_o sin_n and_o who_o have_v preserve_v thou_o sure_o not_o thyself_o for_o if_o thou_o can_v not_o stand_v against_o satan_n while_o thou_o be_v fight_v much_o less_o can_v thou_o rise_v up_o again_o when_o thou_o be_v cast_v down_o but_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n who_o have_v raise_v thou_o up_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o have_v renew_v thy_o strength_n so_o that_o again_o thou_o be_v ready_a to_o withstand_v and_o resist_v satan_n and_o his_o temptation_n why_o therefore_o shall_v thou_o fear_v lest_o satan_n will_v in_o the_o end_n overcome_v and_o destroy_v thou_o why_o shall_v thou_o doubt_v of_o the_o lord_n assistance_n in_o the_o time_n to_o come_v of_o which_o thou_o have_v have_v sufficient_a experience_n in_o time_n past_a see_v himself_o be_v unchangeable_a and_o his_o gift_n without_o repentance_n and_o therefore_o those_o who_o he_o have_v defend_v he_o will_v defend_v those_o that_o he_o have_v once_o raise_v up_o he_o will_v ever_o raise_v up_o and_o to_o whosoever_o he_o have_v give_v grace_n to_o withstand_v their_o spiritual_a enemy_n to_o those_o he_o will_v continue_v and_o increase_v his_o grace_n till_o in_o the_o end_n they_o have_v a_o final_a victory_n and_o the_o crown_n of_o victory_n everlasting_a glory_n the_o end_n of_o the_o first_o book_n the_o second_o book_n entreat_v of_o satan_n special_a and_o particular_a temptation_n which_o he_o sugge_v against_o the_o several_a cause_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o of_o the_o answer_n whereby_o they_o be_v to_o

our_o sin_n will_v not_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o reject_v us._n for_o we_o be_v the_o lord_n child_n and_o he_o our_o gracious_a father_n now_o we_o know_v that_o a_o love_a father_n will_v not_o reject_v his_o child_n because_o he_o be_v sick_a lame_a or_o in_o miserable_a estate_n but_o rather_o he_o be_v more_o tender_a over_o he_o till_o he_o be_v recover_v of_o his_o infirmity_n but_o what_o be_v our_o sin_n but_o the_o sickness_n wound_n and_o misery_n of_o the_o soul_n with_o which_o we_o be_v vex_v and_o turmoil_v while_o we_o continue_v in_o this_o life_n and_o will_v our_o heavenly_a father_n who_o love_n infinite_o surpass_v the_o love_n of_o the_o most_o tender_a mother_n cast_v we_o out_o of_o his_o favour_n because_o our_o soul_n be_v sick_a in_o sin_n and_o molest_v with_o many_o misery_n which_o do_v accompany_v it_o it_o be_v impossible_a especial_o consider_v that_o we_o desire_v nothing_o more_o than_o to_o be_v cure_v of_o these_o disease_n and_o to_o be_v restore_v to_o perfect_a health_n the_o lord_n be_v our_o heavenly_a husbandman_n and_o we_o his_o husbandry_n now_o we_o know_v that_o the_o good_a husbandman_n do_v not_o forsake_v his_o land_n because_o it_o bring_v forth_o thorn_n and_o thistle_n but_o rather_o be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o diligent_a and_o painful_a in_o weed_n and_o till_v it_o that_o it_o may_v be_v fit_v for_o good_a seed_n and_o bring_v unto_o he_o plentiful_a increase_n and_o so_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o cast_v we_o off_o because_o we_o natural_o bring_v forth_o the_o weed_n and_o thistle_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n but_o in_o his_o infinite_a love_n he_o will_v with_o the_o operation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n plough_v up_o the_o fallow_a ground_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o weed_n out_o our_o corruption_n that_o so_o we_o may_v like_v good_a ground_n well_o husband_v bring_v forth_o the_o ripe_a fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n §_o sect._n 9_o four_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n who_o can_v easy_o if_o it_o have_v please_v he_o have_v thorough_o purge_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n and_o corruption_n and_o endue_v we_o with_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o holiness_n have_v notwithstanding_o leave_v remain_v in_o we_o some_o relic_n of_o sin_n and_o many_o imperfection_n in_o our_o sanctification_n both_o for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o for_o the_o further_a of_o our_o own_o eternal_a salvation_n mercy_n the_o first_o cause_n the_o manifestation_n of_o god_n mercy_n for_o first_o hereby_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v the_o whole_a praise_n of_o our_o salvation_n see_v he_o save_v we_o of_o his_o mere_a mercy_n and_o not_o for_o our_o work_n and_o worthiness_n whereas_o if_o our_o righteousness_n and_o sanctification_n be_v perfect_a we_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o share_v with_o god_n ascribe_v part_n in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o salvation_n unto_o ourselves_o and_o not_o whole_o attribute_v it_o to_o god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n only_a and_o all-sufficient_a merit_n and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n have_v leave_v in_o we_o the_o relic_n of_o sin_n and_o manifold_a imperfection_n that_o hereby_o it_o may_v appear_v that_o we_o be_v not_o save_v for_o our_o own_o worthiness_n and_o desert_n but_o of_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o undeserued_a love_n §_o sect._n 10_o patience_n that_o there_o may_v be_v a_o sit_v object_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o patience_n second_o he_o have_v leave_v in_o we_o these_o relic_n of_o sin_n and_o manifold_a imperfection_n to_o the_o end_n that_o there_o may_v be_v continual_a matter_n and_o a_o fit_a object_n wherein_o he_o may_v exercise_v and_o by_o exercise_v manifest_a to_o the_o praise_n of_o his_o grace_n his_o patience_n long_o suffer_v love_n goodness_n and_o infinite_a mercy_n in_o the_o pardon_v and_o forgive_n of_o they_o which_o will_v not_o so_o plain_o appear_v if_o at_o once_o he_o have_v endue_v we_o with_o perfect_a righteousness_n §_o sect._n 11_o weakness_n that_o he_o may_v show_v his_o power_n in_o our_o weakness_n three_o that_o hereby_o he_o may_v make_v way_n for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o power_n in_o our_o weakness_n and_o imperfection_n if_o we_o be_v perfect_o righteous_a and_o endue_v with_o all_o grace_n it_o be_v no_o wonder_n if_o we_o shall_v withstand_v satan_n temptation_n and_o get_v the_o upper_a hand_n in_o the_o spiritual_a combat_n but_o see_v we_o be_v of_o ourselves_o sinful_a exceed_v weak_a and_o full_a of_o all_o imperfection_n hereby_o be_v the_o infinite_a power_n of_o god_n manifest_v in_o that_o we_o be_v notwithstanding_o enable_v to_o withstand_v satan_n and_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n which_o oppose_v themselves_o against_o we_o see_v nothing_o else_o can_v uphold_v such_o feeble_a weakness_n against_o such_o puissant_a might_n of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 2._o cor._n 12.8_o 9_o 12.8.9_o 2._o cor._n 12.8.9_o for_o have_v oftentimes_o beseech_v the_o lord_n to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o corruption_n of_o his_o flesh_n he_o receive_v this_o answer_n that_o god_n grace_n be_v sufficient_a for_o he_o and_o that_o his_o power_n be_v make_v perfect_a through_o weakness_n §_o sect._n 12_o thankfulness_n that_o he_o may_v stir_v we_o up_o to_o continual_a thankfulness_n four_o hereby_o the_o lord_n continual_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o manifold_a benefit_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o daily_o taste_v of_o they_o may_v also_o daily_o return_v unto_o he_o thanks_o and_o praise_n if_o he_o shall_v at_o once_o free_v we_o from_o sin_n and_o endue_v we_o with_o a_o full_a measure_n of_o grace_n and_o perfect_a righteousness_n we_o will_v soon_o be_v forgetful_a of_o his_o abundant_a mercy_n and_o this_o forgetfulness_n will_v work_v in_o we_o unthankfulness_n and_o this_o unthankfulness_n will_v make_v we_o neglect_v his_o worship_n and_o service_n and_o therefore_o he_o do_v not_o at_o once_o enrich_v we_o but_o let_v we_o 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and_o avoid_v the_o other_o but_o more_o especial_o when_o we_o feel_v the_o want_n or_o weakness_n of_o any_o part_n of_o the_o spiritual_a armour_n the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n we_o be_v to_o beg_v they_o at_o god_n hand_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o stand_v in_o the_o encounter_n and_o when_o we_o apprehend_v the_o extreme_a malice_n join_v with_o the_o great_a power_n and_o cunning_a policy_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n we_o be_v earnest_o to_o pray_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o lead_v we_o into_o temptation_n or_o if_o he_o do_v yet_o that_o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o fall_v therein_o and_o to_o be_v overthrow_v and_o these_o our_o prayer_n must_v not_o only_o be_v public_a in_o the_o church_n but_o also_o private_a in_o our_o chamber_n neither_o must_v we_o be_v always_o beg_v these_o

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the_o poor_a widow_n justice_n and_o therefore_o our_o heavenly_a father_n will_v much_o more_o grant_v the_o importunate_a suit_n of_o his_o elect_a child_n why_o the_o lord_n delai_v to_o grant_v the_o petition_n of_o his_o child_n especial_o have_v bind_v himself_o thereunto_o by_o his_o most_o gracious_a promise_n true_a it_o be_v that_o the_o lord_n do_v many_o time_n defer_v to_o grant_v the_o prayer_n of_o his_o child_n as_o though_o he_o hear_v or_o regard_v they_o not_o when_o as_o in_o truth_n he_o never_o delay_v any_o of_o their_o lawful_a suit_n unless_o it_o be_v to_o this_o end_n that_o he_o may_v thereby_o either_o convey_v unto_o they_o great_a benefit_n than_o they_o desire_v as_o when_o he_o give_v spiritual_a grace_n in_o stead_n of_o earthly_a benefit_n or_o else_o that_o thereby_o he_o may_v move_v they_o to_o pray_v more_o fervent_o and_o so_o exercise_v and_o increase_v their_o faith_n hope_n and_o patience_n or_o that_o he_o may_v show_v these_o his_o grace_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o his_o glory_n who_o have_v bestow_v they_o both_z to_z other_o and_o the_o party_n themselves_o or_o that_o he_o may_v move_v we_o more_o thankful_o to_o receive_v and_o high_o to_o esteem_v his_o benefit_n after_o by_o long_a suit_n we_o have_v obtain_v they_o which_o we_o will_v not_o so_o great_o regard_v if_o he_o bestow_v they_o at_o the_o first_o motion_n a_o notable_a example_n hereof_o we_o have_v in_o the_o canaanitish_a woman_n both_o for_o our_o comfort_n and_o imitation_n matth._n 15._o 15._o matth._n 15._o to_o who_o prayer_n our_o saviour_n christ_n give_v as_o it_o seem_v no_o ear_n and_o when_o he_o do_v take_v notice_n of_o her_o suit_n he_o give_v she_o a_o double_a repulse_n first_o by_o tell_v she_o that_o he_o be_v send_v only_o to_o the_o lose_a sheep_n of_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n and_o when_o this_o will_v not_o move_v she_o to_o surcease_v her_o suit_n he_o use_v a_o more_o bitter_a denial_n tell_v she_o that_o it_o be_v not_o fit_a 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danger_n and_o deliver_v from_o they_o and_o if_o the_o lord_n do_v seem_v to_o defer_v his_o help_n and_o suffer_v we_o still_o to_o bear_v the_o brunt_n of_o the_o battle_n after_o we_o have_v many_o time_n implore_v his_o assistance_n yet_o let_v we_o not_o be_v discourage_v but_o constant_o persevere_v in_o prayer_n assure_v ourselves_o that_o the_o lord_n will_v either_o free_v we_o from_o the_o temptation_n or_o else_o give_v we_o strength_n to_o endure_v and_o overcome_v it_o for_o he_o have_v promise_v that_o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o be_v tempt_v above_o our_o power_n but_o that_o he_o will_v give_v a_o good_a issue_n to_o the_o temptation_n that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o bear_v it_o and_o he_o be_v faithful_a and_o true_a of_o his_o word_n 10.13_o 1._o cor._n 10.13_o as_o it_o be_v 1._o cor._n 10.13_o it_o may_v be_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o quite_o free_v we_o from_o the_o skirmish_n of_o temptation_n though_o we_o have_v often_o desire_v it_o of_o he_o either_o because_o he_o will_v further_o try_v our_o christian_a valour_n and_o exercise_v our_o faith_n or_o restrain_v we_o from_o sin_n especial_o spiritual_a pride_n to_o which_o we_o be_v too_o too_o subject_a as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o paul_n who_o be_v buffet_v by_o the_o messenger_n of_o satan_n beseech_v the_o lord_n thrice_o that_o he_o may_v depart_v from_o he_o but_o the_o lord_n answer_v that_o his_o grace_n which_o he_o bestow_v on_o he_o be_v sufficient_a and_o that_o his_o power_n be_v make_v manifest_a in_o the_o apostle_n weakness_n as_o appear_v 2._o cor._n 12.8_o 9_o 12.8.9_o 1._o cor._n 12.8.9_o now_o the_o cause_n why_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o altogether_o release_v he_o be_v that_o he_o may_v be_v humble_v hereby_o the_o prick_n of_o the_o flesh_n let_v out_o the_o wind_n of_o vain_a glory_n which_o will_v have_v puff_v he_o up_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o multitude_n of_o revelation_n which_o he_o have_v receive_v let_v we_o not_o therefore_o send_v for_o the_o lord_n assistance_n as_o it_o be_v by_o post_n and_o prescribe_v the_o lord_n a_o time_n with_o the_o bethulian_o wherein_o if_o we_o be_v not_o relieve_v we_o will_v faint_v and_o cowardly_o yield_v for_o that_o which_o the_o prophet_n speak_v from_o the_o lord_n concern_v the_o vision_n may_v fit_o be_v speak_v of_o the_o lord_n aid_n and_o help_v though_o it_o tarry_v watch_n 2.3_o hab._n 2.3_o for_o it_o shall_v sure_o come_v and_o not_o stay_v habac._n 2.3_o §_o sect._n 6_o the_o last_o thing_n require_v in_o our_o prayer_n be_v saint_n prayer_n to_o be_v make_v for_o all_o the_o saint_n that_o we_o do_v not_o only_o pray_v for_o ourselves_o but_o also_o for_o all_o the_o saint_n for_o we_o be_v fellow_n member_n of_o the_o same_o body_n we_o be_v fellow_n soldier_n which_o fight_v under_o the_o same_o captain_n jesus_n christ_n and_o consequent_o their_o victory_n be_v our_o victory_n and_o their_o foil_n be_v our_o foil_n as_o therefore_o soldier_n do_v not_o only_o stand_v upon_o their_o several_a guard_n but_o join_v their_o force_n together_o whereby_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o they_o who_o be_v scatter_v may_v easy_o be_v overcome_v have_v unite_v their_o force_n be_v unresistable_a so_o we_o be_v not_o only_o to_o stand_v upon_o our_o own_o defence_n but_o to_o join_v in_o prayer_n with_o the_o whole_a church_n militant_a and_o then_o shall_v not_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n stand_v against_o we_o for_o of_o the_o prayer_n of_o one_o righteous_a man_n avail_v much_o 5.16_o jam._n 5.16_o be_v fervent_a and_o effectual_a of_o what_o efficacy_n and_o power_n be_v the_o prayer_n of_o all_o the_o righteous_a join_v together_o back_n no_o armour_n appoint_v for_o the_o back_n

nature_n of_o a_o earnest_n to_o which_o the_o measure_n of_o grace_n here_o receive_v be_v compare_v but_o wherein_o do_v this_o measure_n of_o grace_n and_o chief_a perfection_n of_o a_o christian_a consist_v in_o this_o life_n sure_o not_o in_o their_o work_n for_o they_o be_v all_o imperfect_a and_o so_o full_a of_o corruption_n that_o they_o be_v odious_a in_o god_n sight_n be_v consider_v in_o themselves_o and_o examine_v by_o the_o rule_n of_o his_o exact_a justice_n neither_o in_o their_o inherent_a righteousness_n and_o begin_v sanctification_n for_o when_o they_o be_v at_o the_o holy_a they_o be_v pollute_v with_o the_o relic_n of_o original_a corruption_n which_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o actual_a transgression_n and_o make_v we_o unable_a to_o do_v the_o good_a we_o will_v in_o that_o manner_n and_o measure_n which_o we_o shall_v and_o therefore_o those_o which_o be_v most_o righteous_a be_v not_o in_o this_o respect_n acceptable_a to_o god_n but_o herein_o the_o 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spirit_n may_v be_v save_v in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n 1._o cor._n 5.5_o §_o sect._n 5_o it_o may_v be_v that_o the_o work_n of_o mortification_n and_o regeneration_n do_v go_v slow_o forward_a certain_a though_o our_o spiritual_a growth_n be_v show_v yet_o it_o be_v certain_a and_o the_o lord_n may_v for_o a_o time_n let_v our_o corruption_n bear_v great_a sway_n in_o we_o to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v hereby_o true_o humble_v we_o with_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o infirmity_n and_o take_v away_o from_o we_o all_o selfe-confidence_n presumption_n and_o cause_n of_o boast_v and_o cause_v we_o whole_o to_o rely_v upon_o his_o mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n but_o though_o it_o go_v on_o slow_o yet_o it_o shall_v go_v sure_o because_o it_o be_v not_o begin_v and_o continue_v by_o ourselves_o for_o we_o can_v so_o much_o as_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n but_o all_o our_o sufficiency_n be_v of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v 2._o cor._n 3.5_o 3.5_o 2._o cor._n 3.5_o neither_o can_v we_o 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that_o bless_a sheep_n of_o christ_n wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o 7.24_o rom._n 7.24_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n as_o it_o be_v rom._n 7.24_o then_o will_v our_o love_a shepherd_n jesus_n christ_n in_o his_o good_a time_n come_v and_o loose_v we_o and_o if_o with_o struggle_v in_o the_o brier_n of_o sin_n we_o be_v so_o disable_v that_o we_o can_v go_v he_o will_v take_v we_o like_o the_o stray_a sheep_n upon_o his_o shoulder_n and_o carry_v we_o by_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n into_o his_o sheepfold_n of_o everlasting_a happiness_n neither_o can_v it_o possible_o be_v that_o our_o heavenly_a shepherd_n who_o of_o purpose_n come_v into_o the_o world_n

to_o seek_v we_o while_o we_o be_v lose_v and_o spend_v three_o and_o thirty_o year_n in_o follow_v and_o find_v we_o who_o be_v wander_v and_o stray_a sheep_n cry_v and_o call_v unto_o we_o even_o till_o he_o become_v hoarse_a with_o loud_a cry_n and_o pass_v through_o the_o thorny_a way_n of_o trouble_n and_o persecution_n till_o he_o have_v shed_v his_o precious_a blood_n and_o final_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o our_o sake_n shall_v now_o turn_v away_o his_o eye_n and_o stop_v his_o ear_n when_o his_o sheep_n desire_v to_o follow_v he_o and_o earnest_o implore_v his_o help_n find_v their_o own_o weakness_n and_o unabilitie_n to_o come_v so_o swift_o to_o he_o as_o they_o shall_v the_o lord_n be_v our_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n who_o have_v not_o spare_v his_o own_o precious_a blood_n but_o have_v give_v it_o to_o his_o father_n as_o the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n that_o we_o may_v be_v deliver_v out_o of_o the_o captivity_n of_o the_o devil_n in_o which_o we_o be_v 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sin_n and_o satan_n or_o if_o have_v profess_v themselves_o christ_n soldier_n they_o at_o the_o first_o encounter_n of_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n tempt_v they_o to_o any_o sin_n do_v forsake_v christ_n standard_n shameful_o or_o cowardly_o yield_v to_o sin_n and_o satan_n voluntary_o live_v in_o their_o slavery_n without_o desire_n of_o liberty_n then_o either_o they_o show_v themselves_o notable_a coward_n worthy_a to_o be_v casser_v out_o of_o god_n camp_n or_o traitorous_a rebel_n who_o though_o outward_o they_o make_v a_o profession_n that_o they_o be_v christ_n soldier_n yet_o in_o heart_n they_o desire_v to_o serve_v satan_n §_o sect._n 9_o here_o therefore_o be_v encouragement_n for_o the_o weak_a christian_a who_o be_v discourage_v and_o ashamed_a to_o look_v his_o redeemer_n jesus_n christ_n in_o the_o face_n because_o of_o the_o manifold_a foil_n which_o he_o receive_v in_o this_o spiritual_a combat_n for_o howsoever_o before_o the_o fight_n of_o temptation_n he_o 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that_o god_n most_o valiant_a soldier_n have_v receive_v soil_n adam_n who_o be_v the_o strong_a champion_n in_o his_o own_o strength_n that_o ever_o enter_v the_o list_n be_v overthrow_v at_o the_o first_o encounter_n and_o take_v captive_a of_o sin_n in_o which_o bondage_n he_o shall_v ever_o have_v remain_v have_v not_o christ_n redeem_v he_o noah_n be_v overcome_v with_o drunkenness_n and_o let_v add_v thereunto_o incest_n david_n a_o notable_a soldier_n in_o fight_v the_o lord_n battle_n be_v make_v a_o slave_n to_o his_o own_o lust_n peter_n a_o stout_a champion_n run_v away_o and_o forsake_v his_o master_n in_o a_o word_n there_o be_v never_o any_o that_o live_v who_o have_v not_o be_v foil_v by_o satan_n and_o wound_v with_o sin_n one_o perhaps_o receive_v more_o and_o deep_a wound_n or_o be_v long_o hold_v captive_a

in_o the_o chain_n of_o sin_n than_o another_o but_o none_o have_v escape_v altogether_o and_o those_o who_o have_v receive_v the_o most_o grievous_a hurt_n so_o they_o have_v a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o have_v those_o wound_n heal_v which_o sin_n have_v make_v in_o their_o conscience_n to_o the_o end_n they_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o renew_v the_o fight_n against_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n may_v assure_v themselves_o that_o christ_n the_o good_a samaritane_n and_o their_o most_o careful_a captain_n will_v power_n the_o oil_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o mercy_n and_o the_o precious_a balm_n of_o his_o blood_n into_o their_o wound_n which_o will_v as_o easy_o cure_v they_o though_o they_o be_v many_o and_o grisly_a as_o if_o they_o be_v but_o few_o and_o as_o it_o be_v but_o small_a scratch_n §_o sect._n 10_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o first_o consolation_n which_o may_v serve_v for_o the_o comfort_v and_o raise_v up_o of_o those_o who_o be_v fall_v permission_n that_o satan_n prevail_v against_o we_o not_o by_o his_o absolute_a power_n but_o by_o god_n permission_n in_o the_o second_o place_n we_o be_v to_o consider_v that_o satan_n foyl_v we_o and_o cause_v we_o to_o fall_v into_o sin_n not_o at_o his_o pleasure_n nor_o by_o his_o own_o absolute_a power_n but_o because_o the_o lord_n have_v say_v thou_o shall_v thus_o prevail_v for_o the_o further_a manifestation_n of_o my_o glory_n for_o therefore_o the_o lord_n do_v leave_v his_o child_n sometime_o to_o themselves_o so_o that_o be_v assault_v by_o satan_n they_o fall_v into_o sin_n and_o bewray_v their_o infirmity_n and_o corruption_n to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v show_v hereby_o and_o declare_v the_o riches_n of_o his_o power_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n which_o otherwise_o will_v not_o so_o manifest_o appear_v and_o this_o the_o apostle_n plain_o show_v 12.8.9_o 2._o cor._n 12.8.9_o 2._o cor._n 12.8.9.10_o where_o he_o say_v that_o he_o beseech_v the_o lord_n thrice_o that_o he_o may_v be_v deliver_v 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infirmity_n and_o corruption_n to_o the_o end_n his_o power_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n may_v be_v make_v the_o more_o manifest_a and_o that_o both_o unto_o ourselves_o and_o unto_o other_o for_o such_o be_v our_o spiritual_a blindness_n and_o secret_a pride_n that_o if_o we_o shall_v always_o alike_o withstand_v the_o temptation_n of_o satan_n without_o receive_v any_o foil_n and_o never_o fall_v into_o any_o sin_n we_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o think_v that_o we_o stand_v by_o our_o own_o strength_n and_o so_o ascribe_v the_o praise_n of_o victory_n to_o ourselves_o thereby_o rob_v god_n of_o the_o honour_n due_a unto_o he_o and_o also_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v we_o will_v rely_v upon_o ourselves_o rather_o than_o on_o the_o lord_n assistance_n than_o the_o which_o nothing_o can_v be_v more_o dishonourable_a unto_o god_n nor_o pernicious_a unto_o our_o own_o soul_n but_o when_o as_o in_o the_o spiritual_a combat_n of_o temptation_n we_o sometime_o stand_v and_o sometime_o fall_v sometime_o resist_v those_o assault_n which_o be_v strong_a and_o violent_a and_o another_o time_n faint_a and_o yield_v in_o the_o light_a trial_n this_o make_v it_o apparent_a that_o it_o be_v not_o our_o own_o power_n which_o in_o itself_o be_v not_o much_o unlike_a at_o all_o time_n but_o the_o power_n of_o god_n which_o sustain_v we_o sometime_o that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v whole_o discourage_v and_o sometime_o withdraw_v itself_o that_o we_o may_v by_o receive_v foil_n learn_v to_o know_v our_o infirmity_n and_o whole_o to_o rely_v ourselves_o on_o the_o lord_n assistance_n return_v all_o the_o praise_n of_o victory_n to_o the_o lord_n who_o only_o have_v sustain_v us._n as_o therefore_o our_o infirmity_n in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o shall_v serve_v to_o abate_v our_o pride_n and_o to_o work_v in_o we_o true_a humiliation_n and_o utter_a despare_n in_o our_o own_o strength_n so_o in_o respect_n that_o they_o show_v unto_o we_o the_o lord_n power_n support_v we_o they_o shall_v the_o rather_o encourage_v we_o to_o fight_v the_o spiritual_a combat_n with_o assure_a hope_n of_o victory_n see_v it_o be_v manifest_a that_o we_o stand_v not_o by_o our_o own_o power_n which_o like_o a_o break_a staff_n or_o crack_a weapon_n will_v fail_v we_o when_o we_o do_v most_o trust_v and_o rely_v upon_o it_o but_o by_o the_o almighty_a power_n of_o god_n against_o which_o neither_o satan_n nor_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n can_v any_o jot_n prevail_v and_o in_o this_o regard_n we_o may_v well_o rejoice_v in_o our_o infirmity_n with_o the_o apostle_n paul_n because_o by_o reason_n of_o they_o it_o more_o manifest_o appear_v that_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n dwell_v in_o we_o which_o be_v able_a to_o defend_v we_o from_o satan_n malice_n and_o violent_a rage_n not_o only_a when_o we_o stand_v manful_o in_o the_o encounter_n but_o also_o when_o we_o be_v foil_v and_o put_v to_o the_o worst_a §_o sect._n 11_o yea_o in_o this_o respect_n the_o more_o weak_a and_o full_a of_o infirmity_n the_o poor_a christian_n be_v weakness_n god_n power_n most_o clear_o appear_v in_o our_o weakness_n the_o more_o be_v the_o praise_n of_o god_n glorious_a might_n manifest_v and_o magnify_v for_o when_o satan_n who_o be_v so_o malicious_a puissant_a and_o politic_a a_o enemy_n have_v long_o time_n assault_v a_o silly_a weak_a man_n or_o owman_n and_o yet_o can_v whole_o prevail_v but_o return_v away_o foil_v and_o overcome_v it_o must_v needs_o be_v confess_v that_o they_o be_v assist_v and_o strengthen_v by_o some_o superior_a power_n which_o far_o excel_v satan_n in_o strength_n and_o policy_n whereas_o it_o seem_v no_o such_o wonder_n when_o as_o the_o strong_a christian_n who_o have_v obtain_v a_o great_a measure_n of_o knowledge_n faith_n and_o other_o grace_n give_v satan_n the_o repulse_n neither_o be_v man_n so_o ready_a to_o ascribe_v the_o praise_n of_o victory_n to_o the_o lord_n because_o his_o immediate_a power_n and_o help_a hand_n do_v not_o so_o manifest_o appear_v although_o in_o truth_n their_o victory_n also_o come_v whole_o from_o he_o for_o without_o his_o gift_n and_o grace_n they_o be_v as_o feeble_a and_o unable_a to_o stand_v as_o the_o weak_a but_o yet_o the_o weak_a and_o small_a the_o mean_n be_v the_o more_o manifest_a be_v the_o lord_n power_n and_o wisdom_n who_o hereby_o do_v accomplish_v thing_n which_o be_v above_o the_o power_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n for_o example_n the_o power_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n appear_v great_a when_o as_o he_o provide_v for_o we_o food_n convenient_a and_o give_v strength_n thereto_o to_o nourish_v and_o sustain_v we_o and_o yet_o it_o be_v more_o manifest_a when_o as_o he_o so_o strenthen_v we_o by_o virtue_n of_o one_o meal_n that_o we_o need_v no_o more_o in_o forty_o day_n as_o he_o do_v elias_n but_o than_o it_o shine_v as_o it_o be_v in_o his_o full_a strength_n when_o as_o he_o sustain_v we_o without_o any_o food_n at_o all_o as_o he_o do_v moses_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n so_o it_o be_v make_v manifest_a when_o as_o he_o give_v we_o victory_n over_o our_o enemy_n though_o there_o be_v some_o equality_n in_o the_o number_n and_o other_o preparation_n 144.1_o psal_n 144.1_o for_o it_o be_v he_o that_o teach_v our_o hand_n to_o war_n and_o our_o finger_n to_o fight_v but_o it_o be_v more_o evident_a when_o as_o our_o number_n be_v small_a as_o when_o he_o deliver_v the_o israelite_n by_o gedeon_n and_o his_o three_o hundred_o man_n from_o a_o innumerable_a army_n and_o overcome_v the_o whole_a host_n of_o the_o philistimes_fw-la by_o the_o weak_a mean_n of_o jonathan_n and_o his_o armour-bearer_n but_o than_o it_o be_v most_o clear_a and_o manifest_a when_o as_o he_o ourcom_v our_o enemy_n by_o his_o own_o immediate_a power_n as_o he_o do_v the_o egyptian_n in_o the_o red_a sea_n and_o the_o

son_n we_o may_v return_v again_o and_o be_v receive_v into_o his_o everlasting_a love_n and_o favour_n §_o sect._n 4_o second_o mortification_n that_o spiritual_a affliction_n tend_v to_o our_o mortification_n the_o lord_n send_v affliction_n to_o mortify_v in_o we_o the_o old_a man_n the_o flesh_n and_o unregenerate_a part_n now_o the_o flesh_n be_v not_o only_o in_o our_o body_n but_o also_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o every_o part_n and_o faculty_n thereof_o and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o afflict_v the_o body_n alone_o with_o outward_a calamity_n but_o even_o the_o soul_n also_o with_o grief_n of_o mind_n and_o horror_n of_o conscience_n with_o the_o weight_n of_o sin_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o wrath_n to_o the_o end_n that_o our_o corruption_n both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n may_v be_v mortify_v the_o old_a man_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o crucify_v and_o in_o the_o end_n full_o abolish_v 4.4_o jere._n 4.4_o and_o therefore_o do_v the_o lord_n break_v our_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n therefore_o do_v he_o plow_v and_o tear_v they_o up_o like_o fallow_a ground_n to_o the_o end_n that_o the_o seed_n of_o his_o grace_n be_v sow_v in_o they_o may_v take_v root_n fructify_v and_o bring_v forth_o a_o plentiful_a harvest_n of_o godliness_n to_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o comfort_n it_o be_v not_o therefore_o for_o want_v of_o love_n that_o our_o heavenly_a father_n do_v thus_o bruise_v we_o and_o even_o crush_v we_o in_o piece_n it_o be_v not_o because_o he_o will_v reject_v we_o and_o cast_v we_o of_o but_o when_o we_o be_v true_o humble_v when_o our_o hard_a heart_n be_v soften_v and_o our_o spirit_n break_v and_o make_v contrite_a then_o will_v he_o regard_v we_o and_o show_v his_o tender_a love_n and_o merciful_a kindness_n unto_o we_o as_o he_o have_v gracious_o promise_v matth._n 12.20_o the_o bruise_a reed_n will_v he_o not_o break_v 51.17_o matth._n 12.20_o psa_fw-la 51.17_o and_o smoke_a flax_n shall_v he_o not_o quench_v so_o psal_n 51.17_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o god_n be_v a_o contrite_a spirit_n a_o contrite_a and_o break_a heart_n o_o god_n thou_o will_v not_o despise_v and_o the_o prophet_n tell_v we_o that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v send_v into_o the_o world_n to_o preach_v glad_a tiding_n unto_o the_o poor_a to_o bind_v up_o the_o break_a heart_a etc._n etc._n to_o comfort_v all_o that_o mourn_n 3._o esa_n 61.1_o 2_o 3._o to_o give_v they_o beauty_n for_o ash_n the_o oil_n of_o joy_n for_o mourning_n the_o garment_n of_o gladness_n for_o the_o spirit_n of_o heaviness_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v esa_n 61.1.2.3_o luk._n 4.18_o §_o sect._n 5_o last_o affliction_n god_n dear_a child_n subject_a to_o spiritual_a affliction_n that_o the_o affliction_n of_o the_o mind_n the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n wrath_n the_o sting_n of_o sin_n and_o torment_n of_o conscience_n be_v not_o any_o true_a and_o certain_a sign_n of_o god_n hatred_n hereby_o it_o plain_o appear_v in_o that_o the_o most_o dear_a child_n of_o god_n have_v be_v subject_a to_o they_o and_o that_o in_o great_a measure_n for_o example_n job_n who_o by_o god_n own_o testimony_n be_v the_o just_a man_n that_o live_v on_o the_o earth_n 1.8_o job._n 1.8_o job._n 1.8_o notwithstanding_o be_v so_o grievous_o afflict_v both_o in_o body_n and_o mind_n that_o he_o burst_v out_o into_o these_o grievous_a complaint_n 19.11_o job._n 6.4_o &_o 9.17_o 18._o &_o 13.24.26_o &_o 16.9_o &_o 19.11_o job._n 6.4_o the_o arrow_n of_o the_o almighty_a be_v in_o i_o the_o venom_n whereof_o do_v drink_v up_o my_o spirit_n and_o the_o terror_n of_o god_n fight_n against_o i_o and_o chap._n 9_o vers_fw-la 17._o he_o destroy_v i_o with_o a_o tempest_n and_o wound_v i_o without_o cause_n 18._o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v i_o to_o take_v my_o breath_n but_o fill_v i_o with_o bitterness_n so_o c._n 13.24_o wherefore_o hide_v thou_o thy_o face_n and_o take_v i_o for_o thy_o enemy_n and_o v._o 26._o thou_o write_v bitter_a thing_n against_o i_o and_o make_v i_o to_o possess_v the_o iniquity_n of_o my_o youth_n and_o c._n 16.9_o his_o wrath_n have_v tear_v i_o and_o he_o hate_v i_o and_o gnash_v upon_o i_o with_o his_o tooth_n my_o enemy_n have_v sharpen_v his_o eye_n against_o i_o and._n c._n 19.11_o he_o have_v kindle_v his_o wrath_n against_o i_o and_o count_v i_o as_o one_o of_o his_o enemy_n look_v also_o upon_o the_o example_n of_o the_o prophet_n david_n who_o though_o he_o be_v a_o man_n according_a to_o god_n own_o heart_n yet_o be_v he_o make_v to_o drink_v a_o deep_a draught_n in_o this_o cup_n of_o inward_a affliction_n and_o be_v vex_v not_o only_o outward_o in_o his_o estate_n good_n and_o body_n but_o also_o in_o his_o soul_n with_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n wrath_n with_o the_o weight_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o terror_n and_o torment_n of_o conscience_n which_o make_v he_o to_o utter_v these_o and_o such_o like_a pitiful_a complaint_n in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o psalm_n psal_n 6.3_o 6.3_o psal_n 6.3_o my_o soul_n be_v also_o sore_o trouble_v but_o lord_n how_o long_o will_v thou_o delay_v and_o v._o 6._o i_o faint_v in_o my_o mourning_n i_o cause_v my_o bed_n every_o night_n to_o swim_v and_o water_v my_o couch_n with_o my_o tear_n so_o psal_n 38.2_o 38.2.3_o psal_n 38.2.3_o thy_o arrow_n have_v light_a upon_o i_o and_o thy_o hand_n lie_v upon_o i_o 3._o there_o be_v nothing_o sound_a in_o my_o flesh_n because_o of_o thy_o anger_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o rest_n in_o my_o bone_n because_o of_o my_o sin_n 4._o for_o my_o iniquity_n be_v go_v over_o my_o head_n and_o as_o a_o weighty_a burden_n they_o be_v too_o heavy_a for_o i_o etc._n etc._n and_o psal_n 88.7_o thy_o indignation_n lie_v upon_o i_o 16._o psal_n 88.7.14_o 15_o 16._o and_o thou_o have_v vex_v i_o with_o all_o thy_o wave_n and_o v._o 14._o lord_n why_o do_v thou_o reject_v my_o soul_n and_o hide_v thy_o face_n from_o i_o 15._o i_o be_o afflict_v and_o at_o the_o point_n of_o death_n from_o my_o youth_n i_o suffer_v thy_o terror_n doubt_v of_o my_o life_n 16._o thy_o indignation_n go_v over_o i_o and_o thy_o fear_n have_v cut_v i_o off_o so_o in_o the_o 77_o psalm_n he_o take_v up_o this_o lamentable_a complaint_n vers_fw-la 7._o 10._o psal_n 77.7_o 8_o 9_o 10._o will_v the_o lord_n absent_v himself_o for_o ever_o and_o will_v he_o show_v no_o more_o favour_n 8._o be_v his_o mercy_n clean_o go_v for_o ever_o do_v his_o promise_n fail_v for_o evermore_o 9_o have_v god_n forget_v to_o be_v merciful_a have_v he_o shut_v up_o his_o tender_a mercy_n in_o displeasure_n 10._o and_o i_o say_v this_o be_v my_o death_n look_v also_o upon_o the_o apostle_n paul_n who_o though_o he_o be_v a_o choose_a vessel_n who_o god_n have_v separate_v from_o his_o mother_n womb_n to_o carry_v his_o name_n before_o the_o gentile_n and_o be_v be_v act._n 9.15_o 8._o act._n 9.15_o gal._n 1.15_o 2._o cor._n 6.4_o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o gallat_n 1.15_o yet_o be_v he_o afflict_v grievous_o not_o only_o outward_o in_o body_n as_o he_o profess_v 2._o corinth_n 6.4.5.6.7.8_o etc._n etc._n but_o also_o in_o mind_n for_o the_o messenger_n of_o satan_n be_v send_v to_o buffet_v he_o 8._o 2._o cor._n 12.7_o 8._o and_o he_o have_v a_o long_a time_n a_o prick_n in_o the_o flesh_n from_o which_o he_o can_v not_o be_v free_v though_o he_o often_o beg_v this_o favour_n at_o god_n hand_n as_o appeareth_z 2._o cor._n 12.7.8_o and_o the_o burden_n of_o sin_n grievous_o afflict_v his_o conscience_n force_v he_o to_o cry_v out_o rom._n 7.24_o 7.24_o rom._n 7.24_o o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o his_o death_n §_o sect._n 6_o so_o that_o by_o these_o and_o many_o such_o like_a example_n 53.3_o that_o christ_n himself_o endure_v these_o spiritual_a affliction_n 1._o cor._n 10.13_o 1._o pet._n 5.9_o esa_n 53.3_o that_o be_v manifest_a unto_o our_o comfort_n which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1._o cor._n 10.13_o there_o have_v no_o temptation_n take_v you_o but_o such_o as_o appertain_v to_o man_n for_o the_o same_o affliction_n which_o we_o suffer_v be_v accomplish_v in_o our_o brethren_n which_o be_v in_o the_o world_n as_o it_o be_v 1._o pet._n 5.9_o yea_o the_o same_o and_o far_o great_a be_v endure_v by_o our_o head_n jesus_n christ_n himself_o who_o receive_v deep_a and_o grisly_a wound_n in_o respect_n of_o those_o small_a scratch_n which_o we_o suffer_v and_o drink_v the_o full_a cupe_fw-la of_o god_n heavy_a displeasure_n of_o which_o we_o only_o sip_v or_o taste_v for_o he_o be_v not_o only_o in_o his_o outward_a state_n deject_a and_o repute_v as_o a_o abject_a among_o man_n nor_o persecute_v by_o his_o cruel_a enemy_n alone_o even_o to_o

so_o he_o will_v say_v to_o the_o other_o depart_v from_o i_o you_o curse_v into_o everlasting_a fire_n which_o be_v prepare_v for_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n let_v they_o know_v that_o neither_o fornicator_n nor_o idolater_n nor_o adulterer_n nor_o wantoness_n nor_o bugger_n not_o thief_n nor_o covetous_a 6.9.10_o 1._o cor._n 6.9.10_o nor_o drunkard_n nor_o railer_n nor_o extortioner_n nor_o any_o that_o live_v in_o the_o like_a sin_n without_o repentance_n shall_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n for_o truth_n itself_o have_v speak_v it_o 1._o cor._n 6.9.10_o but_o they_o shall_v have_v their_o part_n in_o the_o lake_n which_o burn_v with_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n 21.8_o reu._n 21.8_o which_o be_v the_o second_o death_n as_o it_o be_v revel_v 21.8_o and_o therefore_o let_v not_o satan_n bewitch_v they_o by_o set_v before_o their_o eye_n god_n mercy_n for_o as_o sure_a as_o god_n be_v just_a and_o true_a of_o his_o word_n so_o sure_o shall_v such_o as_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n without_o repentance_n be_v eternal_o condemn_v neither_o be_v it_o any_o impeachment_n to_o god_n mercy_n if_o he_o exercise_v his_o justice_n in_o inflict_v due_a punishment_n upon_o obstinate_a and_o rebellious_a sinner_n see_v it_o be_v sufficient_o manifest_v in_o the_o salvation_n of_o those_o who_o repent_v and_o believe_v §_o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o temptation_n which_o satan_n sugge_v into_o the_o mind_n of_o carnal_a man_n to_o the_o end_n they_o may_v run_v on_o in_o their_o desperate_a course_n and_o wallow_v still_o in_o the_o please_a filth_n of_o their_o corruption_n he_o thus_o frame_v why_o enjoy_v thou_o not_o say_v he_o thy_o pleasure_n why_o be_v thou_o afraid_a to_o satisfy_v all_o thy_o desire_n what_o need_v thou_o to_o take_v any_o pain_n in_o perform_v god_n worship_n and_o service_n predestination_n satan_n temptation_n ground_v upon_o the_o unchangeableness_n of_o god_n predestination_n and_o to_o what_o purpose_n shall_v thou_o forsake_v thy_o please_a sin_n study_v and_o strive_v after_o mortification_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n which_o be_v so_o bitter_a and_o unpleasant_a unto_o thou_o for_o god_n decree_n of_o predestination_n be_v sure_a and_o most_o unchangeable_a as_o himself_o be_v without_o change_n and_o therefore_o if_o thou_o be_v elect_v of_o god_n thou_o may_v follow_v thy_o delight_n go_v on_o in_o thy_o sin_n live_v as_o thou_o listen_v yet_o sure_o thou_o shall_v be_v save_v and_o he_o will_v give_v thou_o repentance_n though_o it_o be_v defer_v to_o the_o last_o gasp_n but_o if_o on_o the_o other_o side_n thou_o be_v a_o reprobate_n reject_v of_o god_n in_o his_o eternal_a council_n then_o take_v what_o pain_n thou_o will_v make_v thy_o throat_n hoarse_o with_o pray_v and_o thy_o bag_n empty_a with_o give_v alm_n be_v never_o so_o diligent_a in_o god_n service_n never_o so_o careful_a in_o mortify_v thy_o sin_n yet_o all_o be_v in_o vain_a for_o those_o who_o he_o have_v reprobate_v shall_v be_v condemn_v and_o therefore_o much_o better_a be_v it_o to_o take_v thy_o pleasure_n and_o to_o follow_v thy_o own_o desire_n while_o thou_o be_v in_o this_o life_n for_o the_o punishment_n of_o the_o life_n to_o come_v will_v be_v enough_o though_o thou_o adde_v no_o torment_n of_o this_o life_n unto_o they_o impious_a that_o the_o former_a temptation_n be_v both_o foolish_a and_o ridiculous_a false_a and_o impious_a and_o thus_o do_v satan_n reason_n in_o the_o mind_n of_o a_o carnal_a man_n partly_o to_o continue_v and_o increase_v his_o security_n in_o the_o course_n of_o sin_n and_o partly_o to_o discredit_v the_o holy_a doctrine_n of_o god_n eternal_a predestination_n as_o though_o it_o open_v a_o door_n to_o all_o licentiousness_n but_o if_o we_o consider_v of_o this_o temptation_n aright_o and_o sound_v it_o to_o the_o bottom_n we_o shall_v find_v first_o that_o it_o be_v most_o foolish_a and_o ridiculous_a second_o that_o it_o be_v most_o false_a and_o impious_a that_o it_o be_v most_o foolish_a it_o will_v easy_o appear_v if_o we_o use_v the_o like_a manner_n of_o reason_v in_o worldly_a matter_n for_o it_o be_v all_o one_o as_o if_o a_o man_n shall_v thus_o say_v thy_o time_n be_v appoint_v and_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o counsel_n have_v set_v down_o how_o long_o thou_o shall_v live_v if_o therefore_o it_o be_v ordain_v that_o thy_o time_n shall_v be_v short_a use_v what_o mean_v thou_o will_v of_o physic_n and_o good_a diet_n yet_o shall_v thou_o not_o prolong_v it_o one_o day_n but_o if_o god_n have_v decree_v that_o thou_o shall_v live_v to_o old_a age_n take_v what_o course_n thou_o will_v run_v into_o all_o desperate_a danger_n use_v surfeit_v and_o all_o disorder_n of_o diet_n nay_o eat_v no_o meat_n at_o all_o and_o yet_o thou_o shall_v live_v till_o thou_o be_v a_o old_a man_n or_o as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v god_n have_v decree_v already_o whether_o thou_o shall_v be_v rich_a or_o poor_a and_o if_o he_o have_v appoint_v thou_o to_o be_v poor_a take_v never_o so_o much_o pain_n follow_v thy_o call_n as_o diligent_o as_o thou_o will_v abstain_v from_o all_o wastfulnesse_n and_o prodigality_n yet_o shall_v thou_o never_o get_v any_o wealth_n but_o if_o thou_o be_v preordain_v to_o be_v rich_a sell_v all_o thou_o have_v and_o scatter_v it_o abroad_o in_o the_o street_n spend_v thy_o time_n in_o game_n drink_v and_o whore_v never_o trouble_v thy_o head_n with_o care_n nor_o thy_o hand_n with_o work_n yet_o shall_v thou_o be_v a_o wealthy_a man_n now_o who_o will_v not_o laugh_v at_o such_o absurd_a manner_n of_o reason_v if_o any_o shall_v use_v it_o because_o every_o man_n know_v that_o as_o god_n have_v decree_v the_o time_n of_o our_o life_n so_o he_o have_v decree_v also_o that_o we_o shall_v use_v the_o mean_n whereby_o our_o life_n may_v be_v preserve_v so_o long_o as_o he_o have_v ordain_v that_o we_o shall_v live_v namely_o avoid_v of_o danger_n good_a diet_n and_o physic_n and_o as_o he_o have_v decree_v that_o a_o man_n shall_v be_v rich_a so_o he_o have_v decree_v also_o that_o he_o shall_v use_v all_o good_a mean_n of_o attain_v unto_o riches_n namely_o providence_n and_o pain_n in_o get_v and_o care_n and_o frugality_n in_o keep_v that_o he_o have_v get_v and_o whosoever_o use_v not_o the_o mean_n do_v make_v it_o manifest_a that_o they_o be_v not_o ordain_v unto_o the_o end_n although_o indeed_o because_o the_o lord_n will_v show_v his_o absolute_a and_o almighty_a power_n he_o do_v not_o always_o tie_v himself_o unto_o mean_n but_o sometime_o cross_v and_o make_v they_o uneffectual_a to_o their_o end_n and_o sometime_o he_o effect_v what_o he_o will_v without_o or_o contrary_n to_o all_o mean_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o some_o quick_o die_v who_o use_v all_o mean_n to_o preserve_v health_n and_o some_o become_v poor_a who_o use_v all_o mean_n of_o obtain_v riches_n whereas_o other_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o mean_n attain_v unto_o long_a life_n and_o riches_n by_o the_o immediate_a blessing_n of_o god_n but_o ordinary_o the_o mean_n and_o end_n go_v together_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v fond_a presumption_n to_o imagine_v or_o hope_v without_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n to_o attain_v unto_o the_o end_n and_o thus_o it_o be_v also_o in_o spiritual_a matter_n appertain_v to_o everlasting_a life_n those_o who_o god_n have_v elect_v he_o have_v ordain_v also_o that_o they_o shall_v attain_v unto_o and_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n tend_v thereunto_o namely_o faith_n repentance_n sanctification_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v as_o absurd_a for_o any_o to_o imagine_v that_o they_o shall_v be_v save_v continue_v in_o their_o ignorance_n infidelity_n unrepentancie_n and_o filthy_a corruption_n as_o it_o be_v for_o a_o man_n to_o think_v that_o he_o shall_v live_v to_o be_v old_a and_o yet_o run_v into_o all_o danger_n forsake_v physic_n yea_o and_o food_n also_o whereby_o his_o life_n shall_v be_v sustain_v for_o the_o spiritual_a mean_n of_o salvation_n be_v as_o well_o nay_o much_o more_o contain_v in_o god_n decree_n as_o the_o corporal_a mean_n of_o preserve_v life_n for_o it_o have_v be_v heard-of_a that_o some_o have_v live_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o danger_n and_o in_o the_o absence_n of_o meat_n for_o a_o long_a time_n but_o it_o be_v never_o hear_v that_o any_o have_v attain_v unto_o everlasting_a life_n without_o faith_n repentance_n and_o sanctification_n for_o even_o the_o thief_n upon_o the_o cross_n believe_v in_o christ_n and_o show_v the_o fruit_n of_o his_o faith_n in_o acknowledge_v his_o own_o sin_n reprove_v his_o fellow_n in_o confess_v our_o saviour_n christ_n even_o then_o when_o his_o apostle_n deny_v and_o forsake_v he_o in_o call_v upon_o his_o name_n and_o desire_v by_o his_o mean_n everlasting_a life_n §_o sect._n

3_o but_o as_o this_o temptation_n be_v foolish_a impious_a satan_n temptation_n ground_v upon_o the_o unchangeableness_n of_o god_n decree_v false_a and_o impious_a so_o also_o it_o be_v false_a for_o whereas_o he_o say_v that_o though_o we_o live_v in_o our_o sin_n without_o repentance_n yet_o we_o may_v be_v elect_v and_o therefore_o shall_v be_v save_v and_o though_o we_o take_v never_o so_o great_a pain_n in_o god_n service_n and_o most_o careful_o endeavour_v to_o spend_v our_o life_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n yet_o we_o may_v be_v reprobate_n and_o therefore_o shall_v be_v condemn_v this_o be_v utter_o untrue_a for_o whosoever_o the_o lord_n have_v ordain_v to_o everlasting_a life_n those_o also_o he_o have_v ordain_v to_o use_v the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v save_v and_o consequent_o whosoever_o careful_o use_v these_o mean_n may_v be_v assure_v of_o their_o salvation_n whosoever_o neglect_n and_o despise_v these_o mean_n they_o manifest_o declare_v that_o 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pardon_n and_o remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n by_o virtue_n of_o christ_n merit_n and_o be_v adorn_v with_o his_o righteousness_n impute_v unto_o we_o and_o this_o be_v do_v principal_o by_o god_n himself_o &_o instrumental_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n our_o sanctification_n consist_v in_o our_o die_n to_o sin_n and_o rise_v up_o to_o newness_n of_o life_n which_o be_v begin_v increase_v and_o finish_v in_o we_o by_o god_n spirit_n whosoever_o therefore_o be_v predestinate_a to_o salvation_n they_o also_o be_v effectual_o call_v that_o be_v separate_v from_o the_o world_n and_o ingraft_v into_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n and_o this_o they_o attain_v unto_o by_o diligent_a and_o attentive_a hear_n of_o the_o word_n whosoever_o be_v effectual_o call_v be_v also_o justify_v and_o therefore_o have_v obtain_v a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n whosoever_o be_v justify_v be_v also_o sanctify_v that_o be_v die_v unto_o their_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o to_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o consequent_o whosoever_o be_v still_o mere_a worldling_n and_o no_o true_a member_n of_o christ_n body_n as_o all_o those_o be_v who_o make_v no_o conscience_n of_o hear_v god_n word_n diligent_o reverent_o and_o attentive_o nor_o of_o treasure_v it_o up_o in_o their_o heart_n they_o be_v not_o true_o call_v whosoever_o have_v not_o christ_n righteousness_n and_o obedience_n impute_v and_o apply_v unto_o they_o which_o none_o have_v that_o be_v destitute_a of_o a_o true_a and_o fruitful_a faith_n be_v not_o justify_v whosoever_o live_v in_o their_o sin_n without_o repentance_n without_o any_o earnest_a desire_n and_o hearty_a endeavour_n of_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n of_o life_n be_v not_o sanctify_v and_o whosoever_o be_v not_o call_v justify_v and_o sanctify_v shall_v never_o be_v save_v for_o the_o end_n and_o the_o mean_n tend_v thereunto_o be_v join_v together_o in_o god_n predestination_n so_o that_o where_o the_o one_o be_v there_o the_o other_o be_v where_o the_o one_o never_o be_v there_o the_o other_o shall_v ever_o be_v want_v and_o therefore_o as_o by_o our_o sanctification_n justification_n and_o vocation_n we_o may_v certain_o conclude_v that_o we_o be_v elect_v and_o shall_v be_v save_v so_o if_o we_o be_v without_o these_o we_o may_v as_o certain_o infer_v that_o we_o be_v reject_v and_o shall_v be_v condemn_v if_o we_o live_v and_o die_v in_o this_o state_n see_v then_o this_o be_v god_n truth_n let_v not_o satan_n lull_v we_o in_o security_n with_o that_o sophistical_a cavil_n if_o we_o be_v elect_v we_o shall_v be_v save_v live_v how_o we_o listen_v if_o we_o be_v reprobate_n we_o shall_v be_v condemn_v be_v we_o never_o so_o earnest_a in_o labour_v after_o godliness_n for_o these_o principle_n may_v well_o stand_v together_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o the_o elect_v shall_v perish_v and_o as_o impossible_a also_o that_o any_o who_o believe_v not_o in_o christ_n and_o bring_v not_o forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o 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that_o which_o be_v gather_v from_o his_o own_o worthiness_n and_o work_n he_o still_o doubt_v whether_o yet_o he_o be_v worthy_a or_o have_v fulfil_v the_o measure_n of_o work_n require_v and_o then_o further_o examine_v himself_o to_o clear_v his_o doubt_n and_o find_v his_o best_a work_n exceed_v imperfect_a and_o that_o his_o sin_n and_o corruption_n be_v innumerable_a then_o be_v his_o conscience_n set_v upon_o the_o rack_n and_o his_o soul_n plunge_v into_o deep_a despair_n have_v no_o other_o stay_n but_o the_o break_a staff_n of_o his_o own_o righteousness_n which_o most_o deceive_v he_o when_o he_o most_o trust_v to_o it_o §_o sect._n 3_o and_o that_o we_o may_v be_v confirm_v against_o satan_n temptation_n controversy_n the_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v of_o in_o this_o controversy_n and_o the_o subtle_a sophistry_n of_o these_o his_o doctor_n i_o will_v handle_v this_o point_n at_o large_a and_o will_v plain_o prove_v first_o that_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v convert_v 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of_o grace_n make_v to_o assure_v we_o of_o our_o election_n free_o make_v to_o every_o one_o who_o believe_v without_o any_o condition_n of_o our_o own_o work_n and_o worthiness_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o believe_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n make_v in_o christ_n we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n though_o in_o ourselves_o we_o be_v miserable_a sinner_n who_o have_v transgress_v all_o god_n commandment_n for_o the_o covenant_n and_o promise_n of_o god_n make_v to_o abraham_n and_o his_o seed_n be_v not_o through_o the_o law_n but_o through_o the_o righteousness_n of_o faith_n as_o it_o be_v rom_n 4.13_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v by_o faith_n that_o it_o may_v come_v by_o grace_n and_o the_o promise_n may_v be_v sure_a not_o in_o self_n only_o and_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o sufficiency_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n as_o the_o papist_n dream_n but_o to_o all_o the_o seed_n that_o be_v to_o all_o that_o believe_v and_o be_v the_o child_n of_o abraham_n who_o be_v the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a both_o jew_n and_o gentille_n for_o otherwise_o we_o shall_v have_v no_o better_a assurance_n of_o salvation_n by_o the_o gospel_n than_o by_o the_o law_n for_o even_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o law_n be_v most_o sure_o in_o itself_o and_o on_o god_n part_n yet_o not_o sure_a to_o we_o who_o can_v not_o perform_v the_o condition_n and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n make_v a_o new_a covenant_n not_o of_o work_n but_o of_o grace_n only_o on_o the_o condition_n of_o faith_n that_o so_o the_o promise_n may_v be_v sure_a not_o only_o in_o itself_o and_o on_o god_n behalf_n but_o also_o unto_o we_o who_o be_v abraham_n seed_n that_o be_v true_a believer_n as_o appear_v rom._n 4.16_o and_o this_o also_o notable_o appear_v heb._n 6.17.18_o where_o the_o apostle_n say_v 6.17.18_o rom._n 4.16_o heb._n 6.17.18_o that_o god_n will_v more_o abundant_o to_o show_v unto_o the_o heir_n of_o promise_n the_o stableness_n of_o his_o counsel_n bind_v himself_o by_o a_o oath_n 18._o that_o by_o two_o immutable_a thing_n wherein_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o god_n shall_v lie_v we_o may_v have_v strong_a consolation_n which_o have_v our_o refuge_n to_o hold_v fast_o the_o hope_n that_o be_v set_v before_o we_o 19_o which_o we_o have_v as_o a_o anchor_n of_o the_o soul_n both_o sure_a and_o steadfast_a in_o which_o word_n the_o apostle_n plain_o show_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v add_v his_o oath_n to_o his_o promise_n not_o to_o the_o end_n that_o in_o itself_o it_o shall_v be_v confirm_v or_o need_v any_o confirmation_n on_o god_n part_n for_o his_o bare_a word_n be_v yea_o and_o amen_o so_o infallible_a and_o sure_a that_o though_o heaven_n and_o earth_n pass_v away_o and_o perish_v yet_o not_o one_o jot_n or_o title_n of_o his_o word_n shall_v fail_v till_o all_o thing_n be_v fulfil_v but_o to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o to_o who_o the_o promise_n be_v make_v 5.18_o mat._n 5.18_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o the_o stableness_n of_o his_o counsel_n and_o thereby_o receive_v strong_a consolation_n and_o may_v rest_v our_o soul_n in_o the_o tempest_n of_o temptation_n upon_o firm_a hope_n as_o it_o be_v upon_o a_o steadfast_a and_o sure_a anchor_n now_o what_o stability_n what_o strong_a consolation_n what_o steadfastness_n of_o hope_n if_o we_o be_v still_o uncertain_a of_o our_o election_n sometime_o hope_v as_o when_o we_o look_v upon_o god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n and_o sometime_o doubt_v as_o when_o we_o look_v upon_o our_o own_o sin_n and_o unworthiness_n for_o what_o be_v this_o but_o to_o be_v shake_v from_o our_o anchor_n hold_v and_o to_o be_v toss_v up_o and_o down_o with_o the_o wave_n of_o doubt_v till_o at_o last_o we_o dash_v against_o the_o rock_n of_o despair_n and_o so_o make_v shipwreck_n of_o our_o soul_n §_o sect._n 4_o and_o thus_o you_o see_v that_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n be_v therefore_o make_v with_o we_o point_n particular_a testimony_n prove_v this_o point_n that_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o our_o election_n and_o that_o the_o whole_a gospel_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o god_n ambassage_n whereby_o he_o certifi_v we_o of_o his_o free_a and_o undeserued_a love_n in_o jesus_n christ_n but_o let_v we_o further_o consider_v of_o some_o special_a testimony_n whereby_o this_o assurance_n be_v confirm_v rom._n 5.1_o it_o be_v say_v 5.1_o rom._n 5.1_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n we_o have_v peace_n towards_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n but_o what_o peace_n can_v we_o have_v if_o we_o be_v not_o assure_v of_o our_o election_n but_o have_v our_o mind_n distract_v and_o rack_v between_o faith_n and_o doubt_v hope_v and_o despair_v rom._n 8.38_o the_o apostle_n profess_v 8.38_o rom._n 8.38_o that_o he_o be_v persuade_v that_o neither_o death_n nor_o life_n nor_o angel_n nor_o principality_n etc._n etc._n nor_o any_o other_o creature_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n it_o be_v true_a will_n the_o tempter_n say_v that_o paul_n have_v this_o assurance_n of_o his_o election_n and_o salvation_n but_o it_o be_v by_o some_o special_a revelation_n and_o nor_o ordinary_o and_o therefore_o it_o follow_v not_o hereof_o that_o every_o particular_a christian_a can_v have_v this_o assurance_n i_o answer_v that_o the_o apostle_n ground_v not_o his_o faith_n on_o revelation_n in_o that_o place_n but_o on_o a_o foundation_n common_a to_o he_o with_o all_o true_a christian_n namely_o on_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n vers_fw-la 32._o 23.33.34_o verse_n 23.33.34_o on_o god_n free_a justification_n ver_fw-la 33._o and_o upon_o christ_n intercession_n ver_fw-la 34._o and_o from_o hence_o he_o confirm_v he_o and_o our_o resolution_n that_o nothing_o shall_v separate_v we_o

unrepentancie_n and_o therefore_o if_o the_o assurance_n which_o we_o have_v of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n be_v not_o join_v with_o a_o desire_n to_o leave_v our_o sin_n and_o with_o a_o earnest_a endeavour_n of_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n than_o it_o do_v not_o proceed_v from_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n but_o from_o carnal_a security_n and_o fond_a presumption_n last_o presumption_n no_o long_o persuade_v man_n of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n than_o they_o enjoy_v the_o outward_a benefit_n of_o this_o life_n but_o when_o the_o lord_n lay_v upon_o they_o any_o grievous_a affliction_n either_o outward_o in_o body_n and_o state_n or_o inward_o in_o mind_n then_o this_o persuasion_n vanish_v and_o nothing_o remain_v but_o doubt_v which_o common_o end_v in_o utter_a despair_n but_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v constant_a and_o permanent_a and_o howsoever_o we_o can_v by_o reason_n of_o the_o grievousnesse_n of_o affliction_n and_o the_o violent_a noise_n of_o our_o own_o passion_n hear_v the_o voice_n thereof_o at_o some_o time_n yet_o afterward_o again_o it_o cry_v aloud_o in_o our_o heart_n abba_n father_n and_o witness_v unto_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n so_o that_o the_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o our_o election_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n but_o see_v we_o have_v it_o not_o natural_o in_o ourselves_o how_o may_v we_o attain_v unto_o it_o sure_o we_o be_v to_o have_v our_o recourse_n unto_o the_o father_n of_o light_n by_o earnest_a prayer_n 11.13_o jam._n 1.17_o matth._n 7.7_o luk._n 11.13_o from_o who_o descend_v every_o good_a and_o perfect_a gift_n have_v our_o faith_n ground_v upon_o god_n gracious_a promise_n namely_o that_o if_o we_o ask_v we_o shall_v receive_v and_o more_o especial_o that_o he_o will_v give_v his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o they_o that_o ask_v it_o as_o it_o be_v luk._n 11.13_o §_o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v to_o the_o certainty_n of_o our_o election_n word_n the_o second_o mean_n the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n be_v the_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n wherein_o the_o lord_n manife_v his_o grace_n and_o goodwill_n to_o all_o believe_v and_o repentant_a sinner_n and_o whereby_o also_o he_o ordinary_o beget_v this_o faith_n and_o repentance_n in_o all_o his_o child_n for_o howsoever_o paul_n may_v plant_v and_o apollo_n may_v water_v but_o god_n alone_o give_v the_o increase_n yet_o god_n blessing_n ordinary_o accompany_v his_o own_o ordinance_n make_v it_o effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o spirit_n for_o those_o end_n for_o which_o he_o have_v ordain_v it_o and_o though_o the_o word_n may_v long_o sound_v in_o our_o ear_n before_o it_o pierce_v the_o heart_n or_o beget_v any_o save_a grace_n in_o we_o unless_o the_o lord_n open_v our_o heart_n and_o make_v the_o seed_n of_o his_o word_n fruitful_a yet_o those_o who_o make_v conscience_n of_o hear_v the_o word_n with_o diligence_n reverence_n and_o attention_n and_o pray_v for_o the_o assistance_n of_o god_n spirit_n whereby_o it_o may_v become_v profitable_a to_o their_o salvation_n may_v constant_o expect_v the_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o his_o own_o ordinance_n which_o they_o careful_o use_v in_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n whereas_o those_o who_o neglect_n and_o contemn_v god_n word_n have_v no_o such_o assurance_n because_o it_o be_v the_o mean_n and_o instrument_n which_o be_v ordain_v of_o god_n for_o this_o purpose_n without_o which_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v not_o ordinary_o beget_v faith_n or_o any_o save_a grace_n in_o us._n though_o therefore_o we_o do_v not_o after_o long_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n feel_v this_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o our_o election_n yet_o let_v we_o not_o give_v it_o over_o but_o expect_v god_n blessing_n upon_o it_o and_o wait_v his_o leisure_n assure_v ourselves_o that_o in_o the_o end_n he_o will_v make_v this_o his_o own_o ordinance_n effectual_a for_o those_o end_n for_o which_o he_o have_v ordain_v it_o §_o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v to_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o election_n sacrament_n the_o three_o mean_n the_o use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n be_v the_o frequent_a and_o religious_a use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n whereby_o our_o faith_n be_v more_o and_o more_o confirm_v the_o in_o truth_n of_o god_n promise_n for_o the_o lord_n to_o the_o preach_n of_o his_o word_n which_o be_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n have_v add_v these_o seal_n that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o more_o thorough_o assure_v of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o conscionable_o frequent_v this_o holy_a sacrament_n the_o lord_n will_v bless_v also_o this_o his_o own_o ordinance_n moreover_o they_o who_o worthy_o receive_v these_o holy_a mystery_n do_v receive_v christ_n jesus_n and_o have_v the_o union_n and_o communion_n which_o be_v between_o he_o and_o they_o more_o and_o more_o strengthen_v and_o confirm_v for_o he_o that_o eat_v his_o flesh_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n dwell_v in_o christ_n and_o christ_n in_o he_o 6.56_o joh._n 6.56_o as_o it_o be_v joh._n 6.56_o now_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o those_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n rom_n 8.1_o 8.1_o rom._n 8.1_o and_o therefore_o they_o need_v not_o doubt_v of_o their_o election_n and_o salvation_n §_o sect._n 4_o the_o four_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o our_o election_n 2._o the_o four_o mean_n the_o effect_n of_o our_o election_n zanch._n the_o attrib_n l._n 5._o c._n 2._o be_v the_o effect_n of_o god_n predestination_n which_o be_v the_o undoubted_a sign_n thereof_o for_o the_o effect_n argue_v the_o cause_n as_o the_o cause_n the_o effect_n and_o that_o not_o only_o in_o natural_a thing_n but_o also_o in_o those_o which_o be_v supernatural_a and_o spiritual_a and_o therefore_o as_o certain_o as_o we_o know_v that_o there_o be_v fire_n because_o it_o cast_v forth_o heat_n and_o the_o son_n by_o his_o cast_v forth_o of_o bright_a ray_n whereby_o the_o world_n be_v lighten_v and_o that_o a_o tree_n be_v good_a by_o the_o good_a fruit_n which_o it_o bring_v forth_o so_o also_o may_v we_o as_o certain_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v elect_v of_o god_n when_o we_o find_v in_o ourselves_o the_o effect_n and_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o our_o election_n neither_o be_v these_o effect_n bare_a sign_n only_o of_o our_o election_n but_o also_o manifest_a seal_n which_o by_o their_o plain_a impression_n do_v evident_o assure_v we_o thereof_o so_o that_o though_o we_o do_v not_o direct_o and_o immediate_o know_v god_n election_n predestination_n and_o eternal_a decree_n of_o our_o salvation_n in_o god_n himself_o elect_v predestinate_v and_o decree_a that_o we_o shall_v be_v save_v yet_o we_o may_v plain_o see_v apparent_a seal_n and_o impression_n hereof_o in_o ourselves_o lively_o resemble_v that_o which_o be_v secret_a in_o god_n hide_a council_n and_o as_o we_o not_o see_v the_o seal_n which_o make_v the_o impression_n do_v easy_o discern_v the_o form_n fashion_n and_o quantity_n thereof_o by_o the_o print_n which_o it_o have_v make_v so_o we_o not_o see_v god_n secret_a decree_n of_o predestination_n may_v notwithstanding_o attain_v to_o the_o evedent_a knowledge_n thereof_o by_o that_o impression_n which_o it_o make_v in_o us._n this_o also_o may_v further_o be_v illustrate_v by_o a_o familiar_a similitude_n namely_o as_o the_o sun_n shine_v upon_o we_o with_o his_o bright_a beam_n do_v imprint_v as_o it_o be_v in_o our_o eye_n the_o image_n of_o his_o light_n whereby_o we_o see_v the_o sun_n and_o the_o light_n thereof_o the_o beam_n of_o the_o sun_n which_o be_v cast_v upon_o we_o be_v reflect_v back_o again_o to_o the_o sun_n itself_o so_o the_o foreknowledge_n of_o god_n whereby_o he_o have_v decree_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v save_v before_o all_o eternity_n be_v secret_a in_o itself_o so_o that_o we_o can_v see_v not_o understand_v it_o direct_o but_o yet_o while_o god_n do_v acknowledge_v we_o for_o his_o elect_a he_o do_v express_v the_o image_n and_o form_n of_o this_o his_o foreknowledge_n in_o those_o who_o he_o have_v elect_v whereby_o we_o do_v also_o acknowledge_v he_o our_o gracious_a god_n who_o have_v elect_v we_o and_o so_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o by_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o god_n which_o be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o whereby_o we_o acknowledge_v he_o for_o our_o god_n and_o father_n we_o also_o know_v his_o foreknowledge_n whereby_o he_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v we_o for_o his_o son_n and_o child_n for_o first_o god_n know_v we_o and_o then_o by_o the_o light_n of_o this_o knowledge_n communicate_v unto_o we_o he_o inlightn_v our_o heart_n with_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o himself_o as_o

sin_n that_o press_v it_o down_o fear_v and_o doubt_v the_o spirit_n be_v assure_v of_o everlasting_a happiness_n triumph_v with_o joy_n desire_v nothing_o more_o than_o to_o be_v dissolve_v and_o to_o be_v with_o christ_n the_o flesh_n find_v itself_o guilty_a of_o sin_n and_o in_o this_o respect_n subject_n to_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n and_o condemnation_n fear_v and_o tremble_v to_o think_v upon_o death_n the_o spirit_n conceive_v of_o god_n as_o of_o a_o merciful_a father_n in_o christ_n and_o in_o all_o necessity_n fly_v unto_o he_o by_o hearty_a prayer_n the_o flesh_n conceive_v of_o he_o as_o of_o a_o angry_a and_o severe_a judge_n and_o therefore_o fly_v from_o he_o desire_v rather_o to_o seek_v for_o help_v any_o where_o else_o than_o of_o the_o lord_n so_o that_o the_o christian_n by_o reason_n hereof_o at_o the_o same_o time_n find_v in_o himself_o opposition_n between_o action_n and_o action_n affection_n and_o affection_n for_o at_o the_o same_o instant_n while_o the_o flesh_n have_v in_o it_o the_o conscience_n of_o sin_n and_o sense_n of_o guiltiness_n do_v murmur_n repine_v and_o complain_v upon_o god_n as_o a_o enemy_n which_o be_v ready_a to_o destroy_v we_o the_o spirit_n do_v fly_v unto_o god_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o commit_v itself_o to_o his_o providence_n will_n and_o protection_n expect_v salvation_n from_o he_o only_o which_o it_o can_v never_o do_v if_o it_o be_v not_o assure_v that_o we_o be_v in_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n and_o in_o this_o the_o christian_n may_v not_o unfit_o be_v compare_v to_o a_o child_n who_o have_v be_v sharp_o correct_v by_o his_o father_n do_v avoid_v his_o presence_n as_o though_o he_o be_v his_o enemy_n but_o if_o at_o the_o same_o time_n some_o sudden_a danger_n affright_v he_o before_o all_o other_o he_o run_v to_o his_o father_n for_o safeguard_n and_o protection_n so_o when_o our_o heavenly_a father_n have_v sharp_o correct_v we_o either_o with_o some_o outward_a or_o inward_a affliction_n we_o flee_v from_o his_o presence_n as_o though_o he_o be_v our_o enemy_n but_o when_o a_o imminent_a danger_n overtake_v we_o and_o we_o be_v in_o peril_n to_o be_v supplant_v with_o sathan_n and_o his_o assistant_n who_o be_v our_o enemy_n in_o deed_n than_o the_o son-like_a affection_n which_o be_v wrought_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o god_n spirit_n do_v move_v we_o to_o run_v unto_o he_o before_o all_o other_o desire_v and_o crave_v his_o aid_n and_o assistance_n and_o thus_o it_o appear_v that_o though_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v mix_v together_o yet_o they_o retain_v their_o own_o nature_n property_n and_o effect_n and_o though_o faith_n which_o be_v a_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v mingle_v with_o doubt_v yet_o this_o doubt_v be_v not_o of_o the_o nature_n of_o faith_n which_o in_o itself_o be_v certain_a and_o assure_v nay_o it_o be_v not_o a_o infirmity_n of_o faith_n as_o lameness_n be_v a_o infirmity_n of_o the_o joint_n and_o dimness_n of_o the_o sight_n for_o it_o be_v not_o any_o way_n incident_a to_o the_o nature_n thereof_o and_o therefore_o much_o less_o be_v it_o a_o commendable_a virtue_n of_o faith_n as_o the_o papist_n teach_v but_o it_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o unbelief_n which_o be_v in_o the_o part_n unregenerate_a and_o be_v oppose_v unto_o faith_n as_o appear_v rom._n 4.20_o and_o consequent_o 4.20_o rom._n 4.20_o though_o faith_n be_v assault_v with_o doubt_v yet_o in_o it_o own_o nature_n it_o may_v and_o do_v remain_v certain_a and_o assure_v §_o sect._n 6_o four_o 2.16_o that_o it_o be_v no_o presumption_n to_o labour_v for_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o election_n 1._o cor._n 2.16_o they_o object_n that_o it_o be_v rash_a presumption_n and_o proud_a boldness_n for_o any_o man_n to_o search_v into_o the_o mystery_n of_o god_n secret_a counsel_n or_o to_o take_v upon_o he_o peremptory_o to_o determine_v that_o he_o be_v one_o who_o god_n have_v elect_v for_o who_o have_v know_v the_o mind_n of_o the_o lord_n as_o it_o 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no_o impediment_n why_o we_o may_v not_o gather_v it_o out_o of_o his_o word_n where_o he_o have_v reveal_v his_o decree_n and_o the_o execution_n thereof_o though_o we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n by_o our_o own_o speculation_n yet_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o by_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n 8.16_o rom._n 8.16_o which_o witness_v to_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n which_o also_o search_v all_o thing_n even_o the_o deep_a thing_n of_o god_n and_o be_v give_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o also_o may_v know_v the_o thing_n which_o god_n have_v give_v we_o 2.10.12_o 1._o cor._n 2.10.12_o as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o 1._o cor._n 2.10.12_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v no_o pride_n or_o presumption_n to_o be_v certain_a and_o assure_v of_o that_o which_o the_o lord_n have_v reveal_v in_o his_o word_n to_o this_o end_n that_o we_o may_v be_v certain_o assure_v thereof_o but_o it_o may_v be_v demand_v how_o this_o certainty_n can_v be_v gather_v out_o 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to_o reconcile_v we_o unto_o he_o and_o be_v condemn_v and_o suffer_v death_n to_o free_v we_o from_o death_n and_o condemnation_n and_o to_o make_v we_o heir_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n so_o that_o now_o we_o behold_v the_o huge_a debt_n of_o our_o sin_n as_o it_o be_v discharge_v and_o cancel_v with_o his_o merit_n and_o full_a satisfaction_n we_o behold_v our_o imperfection_n but_o as_o perfect_v by_o his_o perfection_n we_o look_v upon_o our_o unworthiness_n but_o as_o it_o be_v ennoble_v with_o his_o worthiness_n when_o we_o set_v before_o we_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n the_o anger_n of_o god_n and_o sentence_n of_o condemnation_n we_o consider_v they_o as_o take_v away_o and_o swallow_v up_o of_o christ_n death_n and_o full_a obedience_n because_o now_o we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n and_o he_o be_v become_v we_o that_o we_o may_v become_v he_o he_o have_v take_v upon_o he_o our_o sin_n and_o unworthiness_n that_o he_o may_v make_v we_o partaker_n of_o his_o righteousness_n and_o worthiness_n and_o therefore_o that_o which_o god_n have_v wise_o join_v together_o let_v not_o our_o faith_n fond_o separate_v for_o if_o it_o be_v unlawful_a in_o carnal_a marriage_n then_o much_o more_o in_o the_o spiritual_a marriage_n between_o christ_n and_o his_o church_n but_o let_v we_o look_v upon_o ourselves_o not_o in_o ourselves_o but_o as_o we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n and_o then_o our_o self-worthiness_n of_o hell_n and_o destruction_n will_v not_o abate_v our_o assurance_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n eight_o believe_v §._o sect._n 10._o heretic_n and_o worldling_n boast_v of_o faith_n no_o cause_n why_o those_o shall_v doubt_v who_o true_o believe_v they_o object_n that_o every_o heretic_n epicure_n and_o worldling_n continue_v in_o their_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n may_v fain_o unto_o themselves_o such_o a_o persuasion_n of_o the_o certainty_n of_o election_n but_o this_o be_v nothing_o to_o

and_o therefore_o whosoever_o make_v no_o conscience_n of_o sin_n have_v no_o true_a faith_n and_o consequent_o the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o christ_n do_v not_o appertain_v unto_o they_o §_o sect._n 2_o second_o sanctifi_v that_o who_o christ_n redeem_v those_o he_o sanctifi_v whosoever_o christ_n redeem_v with_o his_o blood_n those_o he_o sanctifi_v with_o his_o spirit_n and_o in_o whosoever_o his_o death_n be_v effectual_a for_o the_o take_v away_o of_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n in_o they_o it_o be_v effectual_a for_o the_o mortify_n of_o their_o corruption_n and_o the_o sin_n itself_o for_o be_v the_o member_n of_o christ_n 6.5.6_o rom._n 6.5.6_o we_o be_v graft_v with_o he_o into_o the_o similitude_n of_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n and_o our_o old_a man_n be_v crucify_v with_o he_o that_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n may_v be_v destroy_v that_o henceforth_o we_o shall_v not_o serve_v sin_n as_o it_o be_v rom._n 6.5.6_o and_o as_o our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v our_o wisdom_n righteousness_n and_o redemption_n so_o he_o be_v our_o sanctification_n also_o 1.30_o 1._o cor._n 1.30_o as_o it_o be_v 1._o cor._n 1.30_o so_o that_o whosoever_o he_o redeem_v and_o justifi_v those_o also_o he_o sanctifi_v as_o it_o may_v further_o appear_v by_o many_o &_o evident_a testimony_n tit._n 2.14_o he_o be_v say_v to_o have_v give_v himself_o for_o we_o that_o he_o may_v redeem_v we_o from_o all_o iniquity_n 2.14_o tit._n 2.14_o and_o purge_v we_o to_o be_v a_o peculiar_a people_n unto_o himself_o zealous_a of_o good_a work_n luk._n 1.74.75_o the_o lord_n bind_v it_o with_o a_o oath_n 1.74.75_o luk._n 1.74.75_o that_o whosoever_o he_o redeem_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n they_o shall_v worship_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n 1._o pet._n 2.24_o the_o apostle_n say_v 2.24_o 1._o pet._n 2.24_o that_o our_o saviour_n bear_v our_o sin_n in_o his_o body_n on_o 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towards_o their_o neighbour_n §_o sect._n 3_o three_o happiness_n a_o twofold_a end_n of_o our_o redemption_n god_n glory_n and_o our_o happiness_n we_o be_v to_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v redeem_v we_o to_o a_o twofold_a end_n the_o first_o and_o principal_n be_v his_o own_o glory_n the_o second_o which_o be_v subordinate_a unto_o the_o other_o be_v our_o salvation_n and_o everlasting_a happiness_n both_o which_o concur_v in_o all_o those_o to_o who_o the_o redemption_n of_o christ_n be_v make_v effectual_a now_o god_n be_v not_o glorify_v by_o redeem_v such_o as_o continue_v in_o their_o rebellion_n towards_o he_o and_o will_v not_o by_o any_o mean_n leave_v the_o service_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n but_o rather_o in_o show_v his_o justice_n

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countenance_n and_o apprehend_v the_o scorch_a heat_n of_o his_o wrath_n inflame_v against_o we_o but_o let_v all_o know_v that_o if_o they_o true_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o only_o rely_v themselves_o upon_o this_o their_o mediator_n if_o their_o sin_n pass_v grieve_v they_o and_o they_o purpose_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v to_o labour_v that_o they_o may_v forsake_v they_o then_o they_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n by_o christ_n and_o in_o he_o he_o be_v become_v their_o love_a and_o gracious_a father_n 1.20.21_o col._n 1.20.21_o as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o col._n 1.20.21_o let_v not_o such_o therefore_o be_v discourage_v if_o god_n seem_v to_o frown_v upon_o they_o for_o a_o time_n for_o he_o will_v not_o frown_v for_o ever_o nor_o always_o retain_v his_o anger_n as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v psalm_n 103.9_o nay_o 103.9_o psalm_n 103.9_o in_o truth_n he_o be_v not_o angry_a with_o we_o at_o all_o as_o a_o judge_n to_o punish_v but_o as_o a_o father_n to_o correct_v 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§_o sect._n 5_o the_o eluenth_fw-mi argument_n scripture_n the_o eleven_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o prophecy_n of_o holy_a scripture_n to_o prove_v that_o the_o scripture_n be_v indict_v not_o by_o man_n but_o by_o god_n spirit_n be_v the_o prophecy_n therein_o contain_v which_o be_v fulfil_v in_o their_o due_a time_n as_o that_o there_o shall_v be_v enmity_n between_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n and_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o serpent_n and_o that_o the_o promise_a seed_n christ_n jesus_n shall_v vanquish_v the_o devil_n that_o the_o posterity_n of_o cham_n shall_v be_v accurse_v that_o abraham_n shall_v have_v a_o son_n by_o his_o wife_n sarah_n when_o they_o be_v both_o old_a and_o she_o pass_v the_o time_n of_o childbearing_n that_o his_o posterity_n shall_v be_v bond_n man_n in_o egypt_n four_o hundred_o year_n foretell_v before_o he_o have_v isaac_n of_o who_o they_o come_v that_o judaes_n posterity_n who_o be_v but_o the_o four_o son_n shall_v have_v sovereignty_n and_o dominion_n over_o the_o rest_n that_o the_o sceptre_n shall_v not_o be_v take_v from_o he_o till_o the_o messiah_n shall_v come_v that_o the_o tribe_n of_o ephraim_n shall_v excel_v the_o tribe_n of_o manasses_n that_o he_o who_o shall_v ree_fw-mi difie_v jericho_n after_o it_o be_v destroy_v 6.26_o josh_n 6.26_o shall_v be_v punish_v with_o the_o death_n of_o his_o son_n as_o appear_v josh_n 6.26_o which_o be_v five_o hundred_o year_n after_o fulfil_v in_o hiel_n the_o bethelite_n 16.34_o 1._o king_n 16.34_o as_o it_o be_v 1._o king_n 16.34_o that_o josias_n by_o name_n shall_v destroy_v idolatry_n and_o the_o idolater_n and_o restore_v the_o true_a religion_n 23._o 1._o king_n 13.1.2_o 2._o king_n 22._o and_o 23._o foretell_v almost_o 300_o year_n before_o he_o be_v bear_v 1._o king_n 13.1_o 2._o 2._o king_n 22._o and_o 23_o that_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n shall_v be_v lead_v captive_a into_o babylon_n and_o be_v set_v free_a by_o cyrus_n by_o name_n 44.26.27.28_o esa_n 44.26.27.28_o prophesy_v of_o above_o a_o hundred_o year_n before_o cyrus_n be_v bear_v esa_n 44.26_o 27_o 28._o and_o to_o these_o we_o may_v add_v the_o prophecy_n of_o jeremy_n concern_v the_o take_n of_o jerusalem_n and_o their_o captivity_n into_o babylon_n and_o the_o time_n of_o seventie_o year_n limit_v for_o their_o abide_n there_o the_o prophecy_n of_o daniel_n concern_v the_o four_o monarchy_n which_o be_v so_o clear_a and_o perspicuous_a as_o if_o he_o have_v see_v they_o in_o his_o time_n the_o prophecy_n of_o christ_n concern_v the_o destruction_n of_o jerusalem_n the_o prophecy_n contain_v in_o the_o revelation_n of_o s._n john_n many_o of_o which_o we_o see_v fulfil_v in_o our_o time_n especial_o that_o concern_v the_o antichrist_n of_o rome_n his_o manner_n of_o come_v his_o increase_n his_o work_n seat_n and_o place_n of_o residence_n and_o which_o be_v so_o manifest_o and_o plain_o describe_v as_o if_o the_o apostle_n have_v write_v a_o history_n and_o not_o a_o 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the_o which_o may_v minister_v unto_o every_o penitent_a sinner_n most_o sweet_a consolation_n for_o when_o they_o see_v that_o god_n be_v angry_a by_o reason_n of_o their_o sin_n &_o that_o he_o do_v greevous_o afflict_v they_o &_o even_o bring_v they_o as_o it_o be_v to_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n this_o must_v not_o make_v the_o to_o cast_v of_o all_o hope_n &_o to_o fall_v into_o utter_a desperation_n but_o they_o must_v remember_v that_o these_o be_v not_o the_o lord_n proper_a work_n but_o strange_a unto_o he_o which_o he_o do_v to_o this_o end_n that_o he_o may_v bring_v to_o pass_v his_o own_o proper_a work_n which_o be_v agreeable_a to_o his_o nature_n that_o be_v that_o he_o may_v again_o show_v unto_o we_o the_o glorious_a beam_n of_o his_o love_a countenance_n in_o more_o full_a brightness_n &_o bring_v we_o from_o death_n to_o life_n from_o affliction_n to_o joy_n from_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n according_a to_o that_o 1._o sam._n 2.6_o 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attribute_n mercy_n that_o god_n be_v delight_v in_o exercise_v his_o mercy_n therefore_o it_o be_v also_o of_o his_o essence_n and_o be_v for_o there_o be_v not_o in_o god_n most_o perfect_a nature_n any_o quality_n or_o accident_n but_o whatsoever_o be_v in_o god_n be_v god_n so_o that_o god_n be_v mercy_n itself_o and_o consequent_o to_o show_v and_o excercise_n his_o mercy_n be_v to_o show_v and_o exercise_v his_o own_o nature_n now_o we_o know_v that_o natural_a action_n be_v not_o troublesome_a norirksome_a neither_o be_v the_o sun_n trouble_v with_o give_v light_n nor_o the_o fire_n with_o give_v heat_n nor_o the_o tree_n with_o yield_a fruit_n nor_o the_o beast_n with_o nourish_v his_o young_a nor_o man_n with_o receive_v nourishment_n and_o sleep_v because_o it_o be_v their_o nature_n to_o be_v exercise_v in_o these_o action_n and_o therefore_o see_v mercy_n be_v of_o god_n essence_n it_o be_v not_o painful_a and_o troublesome_a to_o excercise_n it_o towards_o all_o repentant_a sinner_n be_v their_o sin_n never_o so_o many_o and_o heinous_a no_o more_o than_o it_o be_v troublesome_a to_o exercise_v his_o justice_n in_o punish_v of_o those_o who_o be_v obstinate_a and_o rebellious_a nay_o it_o be_v not_o only_o not_o troublesome_a and_o painful_a but_o also_o pleasant_a and_o delightful_a for_o god_n to_o show_v mercy_n unto_o all_o those_o who_o true_o turn_v unto_o he_o and_o contrariwise_o it_o shall_v be_v troublesome_a and_o irksome_a if_o i_o may_v so_o speak_v for_o god_n not_o to_o show_v and_o exercise_v his_o nature_n and_o mercy_n towards_o repentant_a sinner_n for_o as_o the_o eye_n be_v deligh_v with_o see_v and_o to_o be_v restrain_v there_o from_o be_v grievous_a unto_o it_o as_o the_o care_n be_v deligh_v with_o hear_v and_o be_v much_o molest_v if_o it_o be_v stop_v and_o as_o every_o part_n and_o faculty_n of_o the_o body_n and_o soul_n be_v delight_v in_o excercise_v their_o several_a action_n and_o function_n and_o be_v much_o vex_v and_o cumber_v if_o by_o any_o mean_n they_o shall_v be_v hinder_v so_o be_v the_o lord_n delight_v and_o well_o please_v in_o show_v and_o excercise_v his_o own_o nature_n and_o attribute_n as_o his_o power_n and_o providence_n in_o govern_v the_o world_n his_o justice_n in_o punish_v wicked_a obstinate_a and_o rebellious_a sinner_n and_o his_o mercy_n in_o pardon_v and_o remit_v the_o sin_n of_o those_o who_o be_v of_o a_o humble_a spirit_n and_o break_a heart_n and_o be_v weary_a of_o this_o intolerable_a burden_n desire_v nothing_o more_o then_o to_o be_v ease_v and_o free_v from_o it_o and_o not_o to_o thus_o excercise_n his_o nature_n and_o attribute_n will_v rather_o that_o i_o may_v speak_v after_o the_o manner_n of_o man_n be_v unto_o the_o lord_n tedious_a and_o troublesome_a of_o this_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n which_o the_o lord_n take_v in_o pardon_v repentant_a sinner_n the_o prophet_n micha_n speak_v chap._n 7.10.18_o who_o say_v he_o be_v a_o god_n like_o unto_o 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the_o lord_n do_v thereby_o certain_o assure_v we_o that_o our_o sin_n in_o christ_n be_v pardon_v and_o forgive_v and_o that_o he_o have_v receive_v we_o into_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n yea_o the_o lord_n have_v not_o only_o ratify_v &_o confirm_v his_o covenant_n with_o we_o concern_v the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n with_o his_o own_o hand_n writing_n and_o seal_v annex_v but_o also_o by_o his_o oath_n for_o god_n will_v more_o abundant_o to_o show_v unto_o the_o heir_n of_o promise_n the_o stableness_n of_o his_o counsel_n bind_v himself_o by_o a_o oath_n that_o by_o two_o immutable_a thing_n wherein_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o god_n shall_v lie_v we_o may_v have_v strong_a consolation_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v heb._n 6.17.18_o and_o therefore_o unless_o we_o will_v conceive_v of_o god_n that_o he_o be_v untrue_a of_o his_o word_n a_o covenant_n breaker_n yea_o a_o perjure_a person_n which_o be_v most_o horrible_a blasphemy_n once_o to_o imagine_v we_o may_v 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he_o the_o prophet_n esay_n exhort_v the_o wicked_a to_o forsake_v his_o way_n and_o the_o unrighteous_a his_o own_o imagination_n and_o to_o return_v unto_o the_o lord_n assure_v they_o that_o he_o will_v have_v mercy_n upon_o they_o for_o he_o be_v very_o ready_a to_o forgive_v esay_n 55.7_o the_o lord_n himself_o also_o do_v make_v this_o gracious_a promise_n ezech._n 18.21_o but_o say_v he_o if_o the_o wicked_a will_v return_v from_o all_o his_o sin_n which_o he_o have_v commit_v and_o keep_v all_o my_o statute_n and_o do_v that_o which_o be_v lawful_a and_o right_a he_o shall_v sure_o live_v and_o not_o die_v 22._o all_o his_o transgression_n that_o he_o have_v commit_v shall_v not_o be_v mention_v unto_o he_o but_o in_o his_o righteousness_n that_o he_o have_v do_v he_o shall_v live_v 23._o have_v i_o any_o desire_n that_o the_o wicked_a shall_v die_v say_v the_o lord_n god_n or_o shall_v he_o not_o live_v if_o he_o return_v from_o his_o way_n vers_fw-la 32._o for_o i_o desire_v not_o the_o death_n of_o he_o that_o die_v say_v the_o lord_n god_n cause_n therefore_o one_o another_o to_o return_v and_o live_v you_o and_o cap._n 33._o ver_fw-la 11._o as_o i_o live_v say_v the_o lord_n i_o desire_v not_o the_o death_n of_o the_o wicked_a but_o that_o the_o wicked_a turn_n from_o his_o way_n and_o live_v so_o mal._n 3.17_o the_o lord_n profess_v that_o he_o will_v spare_v his_o people_n and_o child_n as_o a_o man_n spare_v his_o own_o son_n that_o serve_v he_o now_o we_o know_v that_o a_o love_a father_n be_v ready_a to_o forgive_v &_o to_o receive_v into_o his_o grace_n and_o favour_v his_o repentant_a son_n though_o he_o have_v very_o often_o offend_v he_o &_o so_o sure_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v infinite_o rich_a in_o mercy_n will_v much_o more_o forgive_v his_o child_n when_o they_o turn_v unto_o he_o nay_o he_o be_v not_o only_o ready_a to_o receive_v they_o into_o his_o grace_n and_o favour_n but_o it_o fill_v he_o as_o i_o may_v say_v with_o exceed_v joy_n 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all_o our_o labour_n §_o sect._n 5_o three_o whereas_o they_o complain_v that_o the_o more_o they_o hear_v the_o great_a be_v their_o sin_n and_o rebellion_n against_o god_n sin_n consolation_n for_o such_o as_o complain_v that_o the_o more_o they_o hear_v the_o more_o they_o abound_v in_o sin_n in_o this_o they_o much_o deceive_v themselves_o for_o the_o word_n of_o god_n do_v not_o make_v they_o more_o sinful_a but_o whereas_o heretofore_o they_o live_v in_o carnal_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n have_v their_o understanding_n darken_v and_o their_o conscience_n sear_v so_o as_o they_o can_v neither_o see_v nor_o feel_v their_o sin_n though_o they_o be_v manifold_a and_o grievous_a now_o the_o word_n of_o god_n make_v effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o

at_o sometime_o they_o be_v withdraw_v from_o our_o sense_n and_o feeling_n yet_o shall_v they_o never_o be_v take_v from_o we_o and_o if_o at_o any_o time_n we_o have_v have_v assurance_n that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n have_v dwell_v in_o we_o by_o this_o work_n thereof_o effectual_a prayer_n we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o that_o it_o have_v not_o forsake_v we_o 8.26_o rom._n 8.26_o but_o will_v again_o help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o whereas_o we_o can_v tell_v how_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o ought_v the_o spirit_n itself_o will_v make_v request_n for_o we_o with_o sigh_n which_o can_v be_v express_v §_o sect._n 2_o second_o form_n consolation_n for_o such_o as_o complain_v that_o they_o can_v pray_v in_o any_o good_a form_n whereas_o they_o complain_v that_o they_o can_v pray_v in_o any_o good_a form_n but_o oftentimes_o fill_v god_n ear_n with_o impatient_a cry_n &_o uncomfortable_a roar_n in_o stead_n of_o prayer_n they_o be_v to_o know_v that_o this_o be_v often_o incident_a unto_o the_o child_n of_o god_n especial_o when_o his_o hand_n be_v heavy_a upon_o they_o either_o in_o some_o outward_a affliction_n of_o body_n or_o some_o inward_a anguish_n of_o mind_n for_o example_n the_o prophet_n david_n confess_v that_o when_o god_n hand_n be_v heavy_a upon_o he_o day_n and_o night_n his_o prayer_n be_v but_o roar_n psal_n 32.3_o 32.3_o psal_n 32.3_o so_o ezechias_n faith_n that_o when_o he_o shall_v have_v pray_v he_o chatter_v like_o a_o crane_n or_o a_o swallow_n &_o mourn_v as_o a_o dove_n esa_n 38.14_o 38.14_o esa_n 38.14_o and_o the_o poor_a publican_n oppress_v with_o the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o his_o sin_n in_o stead_n of_o a_o long_a &_o eloquent_a speech_n utter_v these_o few_o word_n o_o god_n be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o a_o sinner_n and_o yet_o our_o saviour_n christ_n testify_v of_o he_o that_o he_o receive_v the_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o go_v home_o justify_v 18.13.14_o luke_n 18.13.14_o luk._n 18.13.14_o neither_o in_o truth_n do_v the_o lord_n regard_v the_o eloquence_n of_o the_o tongue_n but_o the_o earnestness_n of_o the_o hart_n he_o respect_v not_o our_o well_o couch_a word_n and_o smooth_a utter_v stile_n but_o the_o fervency_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o our_o humble_a and_o hearty_a desire_n which_o be_v acceptable_o hear_v of_o he_o though_o our_o tongue_n be_v silent_a the_o sacrifice_n of_o god_n be_v not_o eloquent_a word_n but_o a_o contrite_a spirit_n a_o contrite_a and_o break_a heart_n will_v not_o the_o lord_n despise_v 51.17_o psal_n 51.17_o as_o it_o be_v psal_n 51.17_o the_o prayer_n indict_v by_o god_n spirit_n which_o also_o be_v according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n consist_v not_o in_o the_o word_n of_o the_o mouth_n but_o in_o the_o sigh_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o can_v be_v express_v 8.26_o rom._n 8.26_o as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v us._n rom._n 8.26_o and_o therefore_o if_o we_o offer_v unto_o god_n a_o humble_a and_o contrite_a spirit_n if_o we_o can_v sigh_v and_o groan_v earnest_o desire_v those_o thing_n we_o want_v according_a to_o his_o holy_a will_n though_o we_o can_v express_v our_o mind_n in_o any_o good_a order_n or_o in_o a_o continue_a form_n of_o speech_n yet_o if_o we_o can_v from_o our_o heart_n roar_v with_o david_n chatter_v with_o ezechias_n and_o utter_v this_o abrupt_a speech_n with_o the_o poor_a publican_n o_o god_n be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o a_o sinner_n the_o lord_n will_v hear_v we_o and_o that_o as_o speedy_o as_o though_o we_o can_v pray_v unto_o he_o with_o the_o eloquence_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n for_o to_o what_o end_n principal_o serve_v word_n but_o that_o we_o may_v by_o they_o express_v our_o mind_n to_o man_n who_o otherwise_o can_v not_o understand_v they_o but_o the_o lord_n who_o search_v the_o heart_n understand_v our_o sigh_n which_o can_v be_v express_v 8.26_o rom._n 8.26_o as_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.26.27_o and_o he_o know_v our_o thought_n long_o before_o we_o think_v they_o as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v psal_n 139.2_o 139.2_o psal_n 139.2_o he_o be_v a_o spirit_n yea_o a_o allseeing_a spirit_n and_o therefore_o our_o prayer_n unto_o he_o be_v the_o desire_n of_o the_o heart_n neither_o do_v our_o word_n serve_v to_o persuade_v he_o but_o to_o stir_v up_o our_o own_o dull_a spirit_n and_o to_o keep_v we_o from_o disorderly_a wander_a thought_n 14.15_o exod._n 14.15_o so_o that_o if_o we_o can_v with_o moses_n lift_v up_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n with_o earnest_a desire_n this_o will_v be_v a_o strong_a cry_n in_o the_o ear_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o will_v sure_o hear_v it_o if_o we_o can_v unfeigned_o say_v with_o the_o prophet_n david_n 38.9_o psal_n 38.9_o psal_n 38.9_o lord_n i_o pour_v my_o whole_a desire_n before_o thou_o and_o my_o sigh_v be_v not_o hide_v from_o thou_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v he_o will_v hear_v we_o and_o grant_v our_o request_n for_o he_o hear_v the_o desire_n of_o the_o poor_a he_o prepare_v their_o hart_n and_o bend_v his_o ear_n unto_o they_o 10.17_o psal_n 10.17_o 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which_o may_v do_v he_o good_a shall_v then_o we_o daily_o observe_v such_o fruit_n of_o love_n in_o sinful_a man_n and_o shall_v we_o doubt_v of_o find_v less_o in_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v infinite_a in_o love_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n far_o be_v it_o from_o us._n nay_o let_v we_o assure_v ourselves_o that_o though_o our_o soul_n be_v sick_a in_o sin_n and_o exceed_o dull_a and_o beat_v down_o with_o some_o grievous_a tentation_n we_o can_v utter_v any_o thing_n but_o unperfect_a speech_n yea_o though_o we_o be_v through_o the_o grievousnesse_n of_o our_o affliction_n and_o greatness_n of_o our_o corruption_n strike_v dumb_a and_o can_v utter_v nothing_o but_o groan_n and_o sigh_n yet_o if_o we_o desire_v to_o be_v free_v out_o of_o this_o wretched_a case_n and_o to_o have_v the_o comfort_n of_o god_n spirit_n the_o lord_n who_o search_v the_o hart_n and_o understand_v our_o secret_a thought_n will_v harken_v unto_o we_o and_o grant_v the_o desire_n of_o our_o hart_n at_o least_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o will_v stand_v with_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o our_o everlasting_a good_a §_o sect._n 3_o three_o whereas_o other_o complain_v that_o their_o heart_n be_v so_o hard_a and_o their_o spirit_n so_o dull_a prayer_n consolation_n for_o such_o as_o bewail_v their_o coldness_n and_o dulness_n in_o prayer_n that_o they_o can_v utter_v unto_o god_n a_o prayer_n with_o any_o earnestness_n or_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n but_o exceed_v cold_o and_o very_o weak_o and_o therefore_o they_o fear_v that_o god_n will_v never_o hear_v they_o they_o be_v to_o remember_v that_o the_o lord_n hear_v we_o not_o nor_o grant_v our_o request_n for_o the_o worthiness_n and_o excellency_n of_o our_o prayer_n but_o for_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n sake_n who_o be_v our_o mediator_n and_o intercessor_n in_o who_o name_n we_o call_v upon_o god_n and_o therefore_o though_o our_o prayer_n be_v full_a of_o infirmity_n and_o utter_v with_o much_o weakness_n yet_o call_v upon_o the_o lord_n in_o our_o saviour_n name_n he_o will_v sure_o hear_v we_o as_o our_o saviour_n have_v promise_v 16.23_o joh._n 16.23_o joh._n 16.23_o very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o whatsoever_o you_o shall_v ask_v the_o father_n in_o my_o name_n he_o will_v give_v it_o you_o moreover_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o we_o do_v not_o offer_v up_o our_o prayer_n immediate_o unto_o god_n the_o father_n but_o by_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n who_o put_v our_o prayer_n into_o the_o golden_a vial_n which_o be_v full_a of_o the_o precious_a odour_n of_o his_o merit_n thereby_o perfume_v they_o and_o make_v they_o a_o offering_n of_o sweet_a smell_a savour_n unto_o god_n 5.8_o apoc._n 5.8_o &_o by_o wash_v they_o in_o his_o

that_o have_v offend_v by_o use_v excessive_a pride_n in_o apparel_n be_v angry_a with_o himself_o upon_o his_o true_a repentance_n do_v withdraw_v from_o himself_o such_o costly_a attire_n as_o otherwise_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o call_n he_o may_v lawful_o wear_v §_o sect._n 2_o and_o thus_o may_v we_o come_v to_o the_o assurance_n that_o our_o repentance_n be_v true_a and_o unfeigned_a if_o we_o can_v find_v these_o degree_n thereof_o and_o these_o effect_n and_o fruit_n in_o ourselves_o object_n the_o 2._o sign_n that_o it_o be_v total_a and_o entire_a and_o that_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n and_o object_n the_o second_o sign_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n be_v that_o it_o be_v whole_a and_o entire_a and_o that_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n and_o also_o the_o object_n thereof_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n or_o of_o he_o in_o who_o it_o be_v it_o be_v require_v that_o it_o be_v not_o of_o any_o part_n alone_o or_o yet_o of_o all_o part_n save_v one_o but_o it_o must_v be_v entire_a and_o total_a of_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o of_o every_o of_o his_o several_a part_n it_o must_v be_v a_o reformation_n in_o the_o forsake_v of_o sin_n and_o embrace_n of_o righteousness_n not_o in_o the_o body_n or_o soul_n alone_o but_o of_o they_o both_o &_o of_o all_o their_o several_a faculty_n &_o power_n it_o must_v not_o only_o be_v of_o the_o outward_a action_n but_o also_o of_o the_o inward_a affection_n and_o cogitation_n it_o must_v not_o only_o be_v of_o the_o tongue_n and_o hand_n but_o also_o of_o our_o will_n and_o heart_n 4.8_o jam._n 4.8_o according_a to_o that_o jam._n 4.8_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n and_o he_o will_v draw_v near_o unto_o you_o cleanse_v your_o hand_n you_o sinner_n and_o purge_v your_o heart_n you_o waver_v mind_v otherwise_o if_o we_o do_v not_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n with_o all_o our_o heart_n with_o all_o our_o soul_n with_o all_o our_o body_n and_o every_o faculty_n and_o part_n of_o they_o if_o we_o willing_o entertain_v sin_n and_o purposely_o suffer_v it_o to_o lurk_v in_o any_o secret_a corner_n of_o we_o our_o repentance_n be_v hypocritical_a and_o not_o acceptable_a in_o god_n sight_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o david_n say_v 66.18_o psal_n 66.18_o that_o if_o he_o shall_v regard_v wickedness_n in_o his_o hart_n the_o lord_n will_v not_o hear_v he_o psal_n 66.18_o commandment_n we_o must_v perform_v obedience_n unto_o all_o god_n commandment_n second_o it_o must_v be_v whole_a and_o entire_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n for_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a that_o we_o perform_v obedience_n unto_o some_o of_o god_n commandment_n if_o we_o endeavour_v not_o to_o show_v our_o obedience_n unto_o all_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o if_o we_o forsake_v some_o of_o our_o sin_n if_o we_o willing_o and_o with_o delight_n entertain_v and_o nourish_v other_o never_o strive_v against_o they_o nor_o labour_v to_o mortify_v they_o but_o if_o we_o will_v approve_v our_o repentance_n to_o be_v sincere_a and_o unfeigned_a both_o unto_o god_n and_o our_o own_o conscience_n we_o must_v desire_v &_o endeavour_v to_o perform_v obedience_n as_o well_o to_o those_o commandment_n which_o seem_v hard_a and_o most_o unpleasant_a unto_o we_o as_o unto_o those_o which_o be_v more_o easy_a and_o delightful_a we_o must_v not_o only_o forsake_v those_o sin_n which_o be_v not_o so_o please_v unto_o we_o but_o even_o those_o which_o otherwise_o be_v as_o dear_a unto_o we_o as_o our_o right_a hand_n or_o eye_n for_o he_o that_o true_o repent_v of_o one_o sin_n repent_v of_o all_o he_o that_o repent_v not_o of_o any_o one_o sin_n repent_v of_o none_o as_o he_o ought_v he_o that_o witting_o and_o advise_o neglect_v any_o one_o commandment_n will_v in_o time_n neglect_v all_o whatsoever_o outward_a reformation_n may_v serve_v to_o be_v in_o he_o he_o that_o willing_o entertain_v any_o one_o sin_n and_o nourish_v it_o as_o his_o dear_a darling_n in_o his_o bosom_n will_v in_o the_o end_n make_v conscience_n of_o none_o for_o a_o little_a leaven_n leaven_v the_o whole_a lump_n and_o even_o small_a sin_n if_o they_o be_v not_o mortify_v will_v make_v room_n for_o those_o which_o be_v great_a and_o most_o heinous_a §_o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o sign_n of_o true_a repentance_n be_v undertake_v the_o 3._o sign_n when_o it_o be_v present_o undertake_v when_o our_o conversion_n from_o sin_n unto_o god_n be_v not_o defer_v in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n from_o time_n to_o time_n but_o present_o undertake_v neither_o be_v it_o sufficient_a to_o vow_v repentance_n unto_o god_n or_o to_o purpose_v it_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v but_o we_o must_v present_o endeavour_n and_o labour_n in_o it_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o that_o we_o subdue_v some_o sin_n now_o and_o perform_v obedience_n unto_o some_o of_o the_o commandment_n purpose_v to_o labour_v after_o more_o perfection_n when_o we_o have_v better_a opportunity_n but_o we_o must_v present_o labour_v and_o endeavour_n to_o perform_v obedience_n not_o to_o some_o but_o to_o all_o god_n commandment_n and_o we_o must_v out_o of_o hand_n set_v upon_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o labour_n to_o mortify_v all_o our_o corruption_n for_o if_o the_o whole_a body_n of_o sin_n be_v not_o beat_v down_o and_o subdue_v together_o that_o which_o still_o live_v in_o we_o will_v give_v life_n again_o unto_o that_o which_o be_v mortify_v that_o which_o be_v still_o retain_v in_o the_o hart_n will_v open_v a_o wide_a door_n to_o let_v in_o that_o which_o be_v expel_v and_o so_o we_o shall_v but_o take_v in_o hand_n a_o endless_a and_o fruitless_a work_n if_o we_o do_v not_o set_v aside_o all_o excuse_n and_o instant_o labour_v to_o destroy_v the_o whole_a body_n of_o sin_n break_v through_o all_o difficulty_n and_o impediment_n for_o we_o shall_v never_o want_v hindrance_n in_o these_o holy_a action_n and_o excuse_n for_o want_n of_o fit_a occasion_n and_o convenient_a opportunity_n will_v continual_o offer_v themselves_o unto_o we_o and_o therefore_o he_o that_o will_v not_o turn_v whole_o unto_o god_n till_o he_o have_v a_o clear_a passage_n &_o plain_a way_n free_a from_o all_o storm_fw-mi distraction_n which_o pull_v he_o back_o and_o worldly_a encumbrance_n which_o like_a block_n lie_v before_o he_o hinder_v he_o in_o his_o journey_n may_v as_o well_o resolve_v to_o sit_v still_o and_o never_o return_v unto_o god_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n §_o sect._n 4_o the_o four_o sign_n of_o true_a repentance_n be_v if_o it_o be_v continual_a from_o the_o first_o day_n of_o our_o conversion_n unto_o the_o end_n of_o our_o life_n constant_a the_o 4._o sign_n when_o it_o be_v continual_a &_o constant_a for_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o serve_v god_n by_o fit_n or_o that_o our_o religion_n shall_v take_v we_o like_o a_o tertian_n ague_n but_o every_o other_o day_n it_o be_v not_o that_o which_o god_n require_v that_o we_o shall_v divide_v our_o time_n between_o he_o and_o the_o world_n or_o have_v begin_v in_o the_o spirit_n we_o shall_v end_v in_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o we_o be_v go_v out_o of_o this_o sodom_n of_o sin_n we_o must_v go_v forward_o in_o our_o journey_n of_o holy_a obedience_n and_o never_o like_a lot_n wife_n look_v back_o with_o a_o desire_n to_o enjoy_v the_o pleasure_n thereof_o again_o we_o must_v so_o run_v this_o spiritual_a race_n that_o we_o may_v obtain_v now_o we_o know_v that_o runner_n of_o a_o race_n as_o they_o do_v not_o stand_v still_o after_o the_o watchword_n be_v give_v but_o labour_n with_o all_o speed_n to_o set_v forth_o with_o the_o first_o so_o they_o do_v not_o sit_v down_o in_o the_o mid_n way_n much_o less_o run_v one_o while_o backward_o and_o another_o while_n forward_o but_o they_o still_o hasten_v on_o till_o they_o come_v to_o the_o goal_n and_o obtain_v the_o garland_n and_o so_o it_o behoove_v we_o to_o run_v speedy_o to_o the_o lord_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o not_o to_o desist_v in_o this_o our_o race_n till_o the_o end_n of_o our_o life_n if_o we_o purpose_v to_o receive_v that_o crown_n of_o glory_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v promise_v us._n our_o life_n therefore_o must_v be_v a_o continual_a repentance_n and_o so_o long_o as_o we_o live_v so_o long_o must_v we_o grieve_v for_o our_o sin_n past_a and_o present_a and_o strive_v after_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o sanctification_n §_o sect._n 5_o the_o last_o sign_n of_o unfeigned_a and_o true_a repentance_n be_v if_o it_o be_v mix_v with_o faith_n for_o true_a repentance_n be_v a_o fruit_n of_o faith_n faith_n the_o 5._o sign_n when_o it_o proceed_v from_o faith_n and_o they_o be_v never_o disjoin_v the_o one_o from_o the_o other_o neither_o can_v we_o ever_o sorrow_n for_o

he_o will_v not_o rest_v till_o he_o have_v again_o reviue_v and_o quicken_v we_o with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n moreover_o our_o saviour_n have_v say_v 12.20_o math._n 12.20_o that_o he_o will_v not_o break_v the_o bruise_a reed_n nor_o quench_v the_o smoke_a flax_n matth._n 12.20_o but_o he_o will_v support_v our_o weakness_n with_o his_o almighty_a power_n so_o that_o though_o with_o the_o reed_n we_o be_v bear_v down_o to_o the_o ground_n with_o the_o boisterous_a blast_n of_o satan_n tentation_n yet_o we_o shall_v be_v raise_v up_o again_o 37.24_o psal_n 37.24_o according_a to_o that_o psal_n 37.24_o though_o he_o fall_v he_o shall_v not_o be_v cast_v off_o for_o the_o lord_n put_v under_o his_o hand_n and_o he_o will_v blow_v upon_o we_o with_o the_o breath_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n till_o he_o turn_v our_o small_a smoke_n to_o a_o great_a flame_n which_o shall_v never_o be_v quench_v by_o all_o the_o malice_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n so_o matth._n 13.12_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v promise_v 13.12_o math._n 13.12_o that_o whosoever_o have_v to_o he_o it_o shall_v be_v give_v and_o he_o shall_v have_v abundance_n neither_o do_v he_o limit_v or_o define_v any_o quantity_n less_o or_o more_o but_o indefinite_o promiss_v abundant_a increase_n even_o unto_o the_o least_o so_o far_o be_v he_o from_o take_v away_o that_o which_o he_o have_v once_o bestow_v and_o whereas_o we_o through_o our_o weakness_n and_o frailness_n be_v easy_o cast_v down_o and_o fall_v away_o and_o therefore_o have_v good_a cause_n if_o we_o shall_v only_o look_v upon_o our_o infirmity_n to_o doubt_n and_o despair_n of_o perseverance_n yet_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n omnipotent_a power_n watchful_a providence_n and_o promise_v assistance_n we_o may_v confirm_v ourselves_o in_o faith_n hope_n and_o certain_a assurance_n of_o continue_v unto_o the_o end_n for_o the_o lord_n uphold_v all_o that_o be_v fall_v and_z lifteth_z up_o those_o who_o be_v already_o down_o as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v psal_n 145.14_o 145.14_o psal_n 145.14_o the_o power_n of_o god_n be_v manifest_v in_o our_o weakness_n 12.9_o 2._o cor._n 12.9_o his_o riches_n in_o our_o beggerlinesse_n his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n in_o our_o frailness_n and_o manifold_a corruption_n and_o with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n he_o help_v our_o infirmity_n as_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.26_o 8.26_o ro._n 8.26_o we_o have_v not_o a_o high_a priest_n which_o can_v be_v touch_v with_o the_o feel_n of_o our_o infirmity_n but_o be_v in_o all_o thing_n tempt_v in_o like_a sort_n yet_o without_o sin_n and_o therefore_o he_o be_v able_a sufficient_o to_o have_v compassion_n on_o they_o that_o be_v ignorant_a and_o out_o of_o the_o way_n because_o that_o he_o also_o be_v compass_v with_o our_o infirmity_n and_o the_o apostle_n reason_v 5.2_o heb._n 4.15_o &_o 5.2_o heb._n 4.15_o and_o 5.2_o §_o sect._n 5_o second_o it_o appear_v manifest_o by_o god_n work_n example_n the_o foreman_n point_v illustrate_v by_o example_n administration_n and_o practice_v that_o he_o will_v not_o deprive_v any_o of_o that_o sanctify_a grace_n which_o he_o have_v once_o bestow_v though_o the_o measure_n thereof_o be_v never_o so_o small_a neither_o can_v we_o observe_v either_o by_o our_o read_v the_o whole_a book_n of_o god_n or_o by_o our_o own_o experience_n that_o any_o man_n have_v receive_v the_o least_o grain_n of_o true_a faith_n have_v utter_o be_v deprive_v of_o it_o and_o reject_v of_o god_n even_o the_o disciple_n themselves_o when_o they_o be_v reproove_v for_o their_o little_a faith_n be_v by_o he_o strengthen_v and_o confirm_v so_o that_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n can_v not_o prevail_v against_o it_o and_o though_o satan_n endeavour_v to_o sift_v they_o as_o wheat_n yet_o christ_n intercession_n be_v more_o mighty_a to_o defend_v they_o than_o the_o devil_n to_o destroy_v they_o and_o his_o intercession_n a_o strong_a prop_n to_o uphould_v they_o than_o the_o weight_n of_o satan_n tentation_n to_o overthrow_v and_o bring_v they_o to_o ruin_n so_o he_o who_o cry_v out_o i_o believe_v lord_n help_v thou_o my_o unbelief_n though_o his_o faith_n be_v weak_a yet_o it_o perish_v not_o but_o rather_o receive_v a_o great_a increase_n yea_o he_o reject_v not_o thomas_n in_o his_o wilful_a doubt_v and_o obstinate_a incredulity_n but_o offer_v all_o occasion_n of_o confirm_v his_o weak_a faith_n and_o never_o cease_v till_o he_o have_v full_o assure_v he_o of_o his_o resurrection_n in_o a_o word_n all_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n at_o one_o time_n or_o other_o have_v have_v experience_n of_o this_o mercy_n power_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n in_o support_v their_o weakness_n uphould_v they_o in_o their_o great_a infirmity_n and_o in_o raise_v they_o when_o they_o be_v fall_v to_o the_o ground_n and_o to_o this_o end_n our_o saviour_n be_v anoint_v by_o god_n spirit_n unto_o the_o office_n of_o his_o mediation_n that_o he_o shall_v preach_v the_o gospel_n unto_o the_o poor_a heal_v the_o break_a heart_a that_o he_o shall_v preach_v deliverance_n unto_o captive_n and_o recovery_n of_o sight_n to_o the_o blind_a and_o set_v at_o liberty_n they_o that_o be_v bruise_v luk._n 4.18_o 4.18_o luk._n 4.18_o to_o this_o end_n he_o have_v familiar_a society_n with_o the_o frail_a and_o weak_a with_o those_o who_o have_v little_a faith_n that_o he_o may_v increase_v it_o and_o no_o faith_n that_o he_o may_v beget_v it_o with_o publican_n and_o sinner_n and_o man_n full_a of_o infirmity_n to_o this_o purpose_n he_o call_v such_o as_o thirst_n and_o hunger_n feel_v their_o own_o emptiness_n of_o grace_n and_o earnest_o desire_v to_o be_v fill_v and_o satisfy_v and_o such_o also_o as_o labour_v and_o be_v heavy_a lade_v with_o the_o unsupportable_a weight_n of_o their_o corruption_n promise_v that_o he_o will_v ease_v they_o last_o to_o this_o end_n he_o have_v ordain_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n not_o only_o to_o beget_v faith_n where_o it_o be_v not_o but_o to_o nourish_v and_o increase_v it_o where_o it_o be_v weak_a and_o feeble_a and_o therefore_o though_o our_o faith_n be_v never_o so_o weak_a and_o small_a let_v not_o satan_n persuade_v we_o that_o therefore_o it_o shall_v be_v overthrow_v and_o turn_v into_o infidelity_n for_o the_o lord_n have_v assure_v we_o both_o by_o his_o gracious_a promise_n in_o his_o word_n and_o also_o by_o the_o performance_n thereof_o in_o his_o work_n from_o the_o begin_n to_o this_o day_n that_o where_o he_o have_v give_v the_o least_o measure_n of_o faith_n or_o any_o other_o sanctify_a grace_n there_o he_o will_v also_o increase_v strengthen_v and_o confirm_v it_o and_o where_o he_o have_v begin_v any_o good_a work_n there_o he_o will_v finish_v and_o perfect_v it_o notwithstanding_o our_o frail_a weakness_n and_o the_o forcible_a violence_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n chap._n xlviii_o of_o our_o justification_n and_o so_o much_o concern_v those_o tentation_n of_o satan_n which_o he_o sugge_v to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v frustrate_v our_o effectual_a call_n §_o sect._n 1_o 8.30_o of_o the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n rom._n 8.30_o the_o next_o subordinate_a cause_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n be_v our_o justification_n for_o whosoever_o the_o lord_n effectual_o call_v those_o also_o he_o justifi_v as_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.30_o in_o speak_v whereof_o i_o will_v first_o show_v what_o it_o be_v and_o afterward_o answer_v such_o tentation_n of_o satan_n as_o he_o sugge_v into_o our_o mind_n to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v infringe_v the_o doctrine_n of_o justification_n and_o make_v it_o vain_a and_o unprofitable_a unto_o us._n for_o the_o first_o justification_n be_v a_o action_n orworke_n of_o the_o whole_a trinity_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n whereby_o god_n gracious_o and_o free_o impute_v unto_o every_o faithful_a man_n the_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o christ_n the_o mediator_n do_v accept_v of_o he_o and_o pronounce_v he_o to_o be_v just_a and_o righteous_a for_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o name_n and_o salvation_n of_o the_o believer_n the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o our_o justification_n be_v god_n alone_o as_o appear_v by_o manifest_a testimony_n esa_n 43.25_o ay_o 16.8_o esa_n 43.25_o ezec._n 16.8_o even_o i_o be_o he_o that_o put_v away_o thy_o iniquity_n for_o my_o own_o sake_n and_o will_v not_o remember_v thy_o sin_n so_o ezech._n 16.8_o the_o lord_n thus_o speak_v to_o his_o church_n and_o people_n i_o spread_v my_o skirt_n over_o thou_o and_o cover_v thy_o filthiness_n 9_o then_o i_o wash_v thou_o with_o water_n yea_o i_o wash_v away_o thy_o blood_n from_o thou_o and_o anoint_v thou_o with_o oil_n 10._o 51.4_o rom._n 4.5_o and_o 8.33_o psal_n 51.4_o i_o clothe_v thou_o with_o broydred_a work_n etc._n etc._n whereby_o he_o signify_v

already_o plain_o prove_v though_o we_o never_o have_v any_o special_a revelation_n and_o therefore_o without_o any_o such_o particular_a revelation_n we_o may_v attain_v unto_o the_o certain_a assurance_n that_o we_o be_v justify_v in_o god_n sight_n three_o that_o which_o the_o gospel_n assure_v we_o of_o we_o need_v not_o to_o make_v any_o doubt_n thereof_o or_o once_o call_v it_o into_o question_n but_o the_o gospel_n assure_v we_o that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o true_o repent_v they_o of_o their_o sin_n shall_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o all_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n therein_o contain_v so_o joh._n 3.16_o 3.16_o joh._n 3.16_o god_n so_o love_v the_o world_n that_o he_o have_v give_v his_o only_o beget_v son_n that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v everlasting_a life_n and_o chap._n 5.24_o 5.24_o joh._n 5.24_o very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o he_o that_o hear_v my_o word_n and_o believe_v he_o that_o send_v i_o have_v everlasting_a life_n and_o shall_v not_o come_v into_o condemnation_n but_o have_v pass_v from_o death_n to_o life_n 11.28_o matth._n 11.28_o and_o matth._n 11.28_o come_v unto_o i_o all_o you_o that_o labour_n and_o be_v lade_v and_o i_o will_v ease_v you_o and_o therefore_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o jesus_n christ_n approve_v their_o faith_n to_o the_o world_n and_o their_o own_o conscience_n to_o be_v true_a and_o unfeigned_a by_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o unfeigned_a repentance_n he_o may_v assure_v himself_o of_o all_o the_o gracious_a promife_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o consequent_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o his_o justification_n for_o the_o merit_n and_o righteousness_n of_o jesus_n christ_n last_o the_o lord_n have_v not_o only_o after_o a_o general_a manner_n propound_v these_o promise_n unto_o we_o and_o leave_v we_o to_o our_o own_o liberty_n to_o believe_v or_o not_o to_o believe_v they_o but_o he_o have_v bind_v we_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o this_o duty_n by_o his_o express_a commandment_n 3.23_o mark_n 1.15_o 1._o joh._n 3.23_o mark_n 1.15_o repent_v and_o believe_v the_o gospel_n and_o 1._o joh._n 3.23_o this_o be_v his_o commandment_n that_o we_o believe_v in_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n that_o be_v that_o we_o do_v not_o only_o after_o a_o general_a manner_n believe_v that_o he_o be_v the_o saviour_n of_o mankind_n but_o that_o we_o believe_v that_o he_o be_v our_o saviour_n who_o have_v redeem_v justify_v and_o will_v most_o perfect_o save_v we_o and_o rest_v whole_o upon_o he_o alone_o for_o our_o salvation_n and_o he_o that_o thus_o believe_v need_v no_o other_o argument_n to_o assure_v he_o that_o he_o be_v justify_v and_o shall_v be_v save_v for_o he_o have_v the_o witness_n in_o himself_o even_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n cry_v in_o his_o heart_n abba_n father_n and_z bearing_z witness_n unto_o his_o spirit_n that_o he_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o not_o to_o believe_v this_o be_v to_o make_v god_n a_o liar_n because_o we_o will_v not_o believe_v the_o record_n that_o he_o have_v witness_v of_o that_o his_o son_n 10._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 10._o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1._o joh._n 5.10_o yea_o as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v at_o large_a he_o have_v add_v unto_o the_o hand_n write_v of_o his_o word_n which_o contain_v also_o his_o oath_n for_o our_o better_a confirmation_n his_o sacrament_n whereby_o he_o particular_o convay_v and_o give_v unto_o every_o believer_n as_o it_o be_v proper_a possession_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n to_o the_o end_n that_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o place_n leave_v to_o doubt_v nor_o any_o need_n of_o any_o particular_a revelation_n for_o our_o further_a assurance_n §_o sect._n 2_o second_o satan_n will_v suggest_v that_o those_o who_o be_v justify_v be_v make_v just_a righteousness_n that_o we_o be_v make_v just_a not_o by_o infusion_n but_o by_o imputation_n of_o righteousness_n and_o those_o who_o be_v make_v just_a do_v continual_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n but_o thou_o will_v he_o say_v to_o the_o humble_a sinner_n continue_v still_o in_o thy_o corruption_n and_o thy_o wickedness_n cleave_v fast_o to_o thou_o and_o compass_v thou_o about_o and_o in_o stead_n of_o do_v the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n thou_o continual_o heap_a up_o the_o full_a measure_n of_o thy_o sin_n yea_o thy_o best_a action_n be_v so_o stain_v with_o imperfection_n and_o so_o full_a of_o infirmity_n that_o they_o just_o provoke_v god_n wrath_n against_o thou_o to_o which_o we_o must_v answer_v that_o indeed_o whosoever_o be_v justify_v be_v make_v just_a but_o not_o by_o infusion_n of_o inherent_a righteousness_n into_o ourselves_o but_o by_o imputation_n of_o christ_n most_o perfect_a righteousness_n as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v for_o hereby_o our_o sin_n be_v pardon_v he_o have_v take_v they_o upon_o himself_o and_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n by_o suffer_v those_o punishment_n which_o we_o have_v deserve_v and_o also_o he_o have_v perfect_o fulfil_v the_o law_n that_o he_o may_v make_v we_o partaker_n of_o his_o active_a obedience_n and_o so_o impute_v both_o unto_o we_o have_v make_v we_o perfect_o just_a and_o righteous_a in_o god_n sight_n so_o that_o now_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o require_v obedience_n to_o his_o law_n at_o our_o hand_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v justify_v in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n by_o our_o own_o righteousness_n neither_o be_v we_o to_o this_o end_n to_o observe_v god_n commandment_n that_o we_o may_v offer_v unto_o god_n our_o work_n and_o inherent_a righteousness_n desire_v thereby_o to_o be_v justify_v for_o as_o i_o have_v show_v our_o best_a righteousness_n be_v imperfect_a and_o mingle_v with_o manifold_a corruption_n so_o as_o it_o will_v rather_o condemn_v we_o then_o justify_v we_o if_o the_o lord_n shall_v examine_v it_o according_a to_o the_o exact_a rule_n of_o his_o most_o perfect_a justice_n but_o we_o offer_v unto_o god_n for_o our_o justification_n the_o most_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o full_a satisfaction_n of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o by_o his_o merit_n and_o suffering_n he_o have_v once_o make_v for_o we_o desire_v thereby_o whole_o and_o only_o to_o be_v justify_v and_o save_v §_o sect._n 3_o as_o for_o our_o work_n and_o inherent_a righteousness_n justification_n that_o our_o work_n be_v not_o cause_n but_o effect_n of_o our_o justification_n they_o be_v not_o cause_n but_o effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o our_o justification_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o we_o shall_v do_v any_o good_a work_n acceptable_a in_o god_n sight_n till_o we_o be_v justify_v and_o reconcile_v unto_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n for_o our_o work_n can_v please_v he_o till_o our_o person_n please_v he_o and_o whatsoever_o we_o do_v before_o faith_n have_v purify_v the_o heart_n it_o be_v sin_n and_o odious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n but_o as_o soon_o as_o we_o have_v faith_n beget_v in_o we_o present_o it_o apprehend_v christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v and_o then_o be_v justify_v faith_n work_v by_o love_n and_o bring_v forth_o in_o we_o the_o fruit_n of_o sanctification_n which_o though_o they_o be_v mingle_v with_o much_o corruption_n and_o manifold_a imperfection_n yet_o god_n in_o christ_n accept_v of_o they_o as_o perfect_v and_o will_v crown_v they_o with_o glory_n and_o immortality_n righteousness_n that_o now_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o require_v of_o we_o perfect_a righteousness_n neither_o do_v the_o lord_n now_o require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o perfect_o at_o once_o shake_v off_o all_o our_o corruption_n but_o that_o we_o labour_v as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v to_o mortify_v and_o subdue_v they_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n which_o he_o have_v bestow_v on_o we_o he_o do_v not_o straight_o command_v that_o we_o shall_v instant_o banish_v and_o expel_v sin_n from_o dwell_v in_o we_o but_o that_o we_o do_v not_o suffer_v it_o to_o reign_v in_o we_o nor_o willing_o obey_v the_o flesh_n in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o submit_v ourselves_o unto_o sin_n as_o servant_n and_o vassal_n to_o their_o lord_n and_o master_n he_o do_v not_o enjoin_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v whole_o vanquish_v our_o corruption_n and_o obtain_v a_o full_a victory_n over_o they_o but_o that_o we_o proclaim_v open_a war_n against_o they_o and_o manful_o fight_v and_o strive_v under_o the_o conduct_n of_o his_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o sinful_a lust_n thereof_o and_o when_o we_o be_v take_v captive_a of_o sin_n that_o we_o labour_v to_o attain_v unto_o our_o former_a freedom_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n sorrow_v and_o groan_v under_o the_o heavy_a weight_n of_o our_o corruption_n and_o cry_v out_o with_o the_o apostle_n 7._o rom._n 7._o wretched_a man_n that_o

and_o the_o lord_n withdraw_v his_o assist_a hand_n from_o the_o proud_a to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v learn_v to_o be_v more_o humble_a by_o his_o grievous_a fall_n yea_o he_o resist_v he_o and_o therefore_o how_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o he_o shall_v stand_v but_o contrariwise_o he_o give_v grace_n to_o the_o humble_a and_o fill_v he_o who_o acknowledge_v his_o own_o emptiness_n with_o good_a thing_n 1.53_o 1._o pet._n 5.5_o luk._n 1.53_o but_o the_o proud_a who_o be_v full_a in_o his_o own_o conceit_n he_o fend_v empty_a away_o §_o sect._n 14_o alone_o that_o we_o may_v be_v move_v to_o rest_v on_o christ_n alone_o second_o he_o leave_v in_o we_o corruption_n and_o imperfection_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o rest_v in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n which_o though_o it_o be_v as_o great_a as_o adam_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocence_n yet_o it_o be_v no_o sure_a ground_n to_o rest_v upon_o but_o in_o the_o alone_a righteousness_n of_o christ_n jesus_n which_o be_v all-sufficient_a and_o a_o foundation_n so_o unremovable_a that_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n can_v overturn_v it_o nor_o any_o that_o be_v build_v upon_o it_o upon_o which_o sure_a pillar_n we_o will_v hardly_o rely_v so_o long_o as_o we_o have_v in_o our_o hand_n the_o reed_n of_o our_o own_o righteousness_n we_o be_v natural_o incline_v rather_o to_o seek_v for_o salvation_n in_o ourselves_o than_o elsewhere_o §_o sect._n 15_o warfare_n that_o we_o may_v be_v exercise_v in_o the_o christian_a warfare_n three_o he_o leave_v in_o we_o these_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o we_o may_v exercise_v ourselves_o in_o fight_v against_o they_o and_o so_o be_v keep_v from_o idleness_n the_o mother_n and_o nurse_n of_o all_o evil_a and_o as_o he_o will_v not_o at_o once_o cast_v out_o the_o canaanite_n before_o the_o israelite_n but_o by_o little_a and_o little_a lest_o the_o land_n shall_v grow_v unto_o a_o wilderness_n and_o the_o wild_a beast_n shall_v multiply_v against_o they_o so_o he_o will_v not_o sudden_o cast_v out_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n but_o suffer_v we_o to_o prevail_v against_o they_o by_o little_a and_o little_a least_o give_v ourselves_o unto_o idleness_n when_o there_o be_v no_o opposition_n make_v against_o we_o there_o grow_v in_o we_o as_o in_o a_o wilderness_n the_o noisome_a weed_n and_o thorn_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o wild_a beast_n of_o all_o outrageous_a wickedness_n which_o will_v devour_v and_o utter_o destroy_v us._n whereas_o contrariwise_o when_o we_o be_v assault_v outward_o with_o the_o force_n of_o sathan_n and_o the_o world_n and_o inward_o with_o the_o flesh_n and_o our_o natural_a corruption_n we_o have_v enemy_n against_o who_o we_o may_v exercise_v our_o faith_n affiance_n hope_v patience_n courage_n and_o all_o other_o grace_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v and_o by_o exercise_n increase_v they_o we_o fight_v the_o lord_n battle_n like_o his_o valiant_a soldier_n and_o be_v assist_v by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n we_o obtain_v victory_n and_o with_o our_o conquest_n a_o more_o excellent_a crown_n of_o eternal_a glory_n 3.21_o revel_v 2.26.27_o and_o 3.21_o as_o appear_v revel_v 2.26_o 27._o and_o 3.21_o §_o sect._n 16_o last_o he_o suffer_v we_o to_o be_v molest_v and_o vex_v with_o the_o relic_n of_o our_o sin_n life_n that_o we_o may_v be_v move_v to_o loath_a the_o world_n and_o to_o long_o for_o eternal_a life_n that_o hereby_o he_o may_v make_v we_o to_o loathe_v this_o world_n and_o vale_n of_o misery_n wherein_o we_o can_v do_v nothing_o but_o break_v the_o commandment_n of_o our_o dear_a love_a father_n and_o may_v be_v move_v to_o desire_v that_o heavenly_a life_n in_o god_n kingdom_n when_o have_v lay_v aside_o all_o corruption_n we_o shall_v be_v endue_v with_o all_o perfection_n and_o be_v full_o enable_v to_o perform_v such_o obedience_n unto_o god_n as_o he_o require_v for_o see_v sin_n be_v not_o full_o vanquish_v till_o it_o be_v subdue_v by_o our_o death_n nor_o we_o ever_o at_o rest_n and_o free_v from_o the_o assault_n thereof_o till_o we_o rest_v in_o the_o grave_n therefore_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v content_a to_o forsake_v the_o world_n because_o they_o can_v not_o otherwise_o forsake_v their_o sin_n and_o desire_v rather_o to_o endure_v death_n than_o they_o will_v have_v sin_n to_o live_v with_o they_o as_o appeareth_z in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o apostle_n paul_n phil._n 1.22.23_o 1.22.23_o phil._n 1.22.23_o §_o sect._n 17_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v the_o wisdom_n and_o power_n of_o god_n who_o turn_v even_o the_o sin_n of_o his_o child_n to_o their_o good_a point_n the_o conclusion_n of_o the_o former_a point_n which_o be_v in_o their_o own_o nature_n evil_a and_o therefore_o though_o we_o be_v continual_o to_o bewail_v they_o &_o to_o desire_v by_o all_o mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o they_o yet_o we_o be_v not_o desperate_o to_o sink_v under_o they_o not_o dare_v to_o encounter_v they_o see_v now_o they_o can_v condemn_v we_o nay_o not_o so_o much_o as_o hurt_v we_o but_o rather_o be_v so_o order_v by_o god_n alwise_a providence_n that_o they_o serve_v for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o further_a of_o our_o salvation_n so_o that_o we_o do_v not_o with_o willing_a delight_n nor_o slavish_a fear_n yield_v unto_o they_o but_o to_o the_o uttermost_a of_o our_o power_n make_v resistance_n and_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o overcome_v they_o §_o sect._n 18_o now_o in_o the_o fist_n and_o last_o place_n let_v we_o consider_v sin_n the_o last_o consolation_n take_v from_o our_o assure_a victory_n against_o sin_n that_o though_o our_o flesh_n be_v never_o so_o strong_a and_o the_o innumerable_a corruption_n thereof_o seem_v unresistable_a and_o though_o on_o the_o other_o side_n our_o spiritual_a man_n seem_v never_o so_o weak_a and_o feeble_a yet_o we_o be_v not_o hereby_o to_o be_v discourage_v see_v the_o regenerate_a part_n shall_v most_o certain_o obtain_v the_o victory_n in_o the_o end_n though_o in_o the_o conflict_n it_o receive_v many_o foil_n and_o though_o this_o little_a david_n seem_v in_o the_o eye_n of_o a_o carnal_a saul_n to_o be_v far_o to_o weak_a and_o altogether_o unable_a to_o encounter_v that_o great_a goliath_n the_o flesh_n with_o the_o powerful_a lust_n thereof_o yet_o in_o the_o end_n it_o will_v most_o certain_o prevail_v and_o get_v the_o conquest_n because_o the_o spirit_n be_v the_o lord_n champion_n which_o go_v out_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o sight_n against_o his_o enemy_n the_o flesh_n the_o devil_n soldier_n who_o be_v god_n enemy_n that_o be_v strengthen_v and_o support_v with_o the_o power_n of_o god_n which_o be_v insinit_fw-la be_v unresistable_a this_o by_o the_o power_n of_o satan_n and_o the_o world_n who_o power_n be_v finite_a and_o so_o restrain_v and_o overrule_v by_o god_n might_n that_o they_o can_v stir_v without_o his_o leave_n and_o permission_n unless_o therefore_o we_o will_v blasphemous_o imagine_v that_o the_o flesh_n and_o his_o assistant_n be_v of_o great_a power_n than_o god_n himself_o or_o that_o god_n will_v suffer_v this_o disgrace_n that_o his_o champion_n shall_v be_v overthrow_v by_o his_o profess_a enemy_n we_o may_v most_o certain_o assure_v ourselves_o that_o we_o shall_v get_v the_o day_n and_o obtain_v a_o famous_a victory_n and_o therefore_o let_v not_o satan_n discourage_v we_o by_o set_v before_o our_o eye_n our_o own_o weakness_n and_o the_o mighty_a opposition_n which_o be_v make_v against_o we_o but_o arm_v ourselves_o with_o the_o christian_n armour_n and_o trust_v whole_o in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n might_n let_v we_o valiant_o encounter_v our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o never_o give_v over_o fight_v till_o by_o death_n we_o have_v give_v unto_o they_o a_o final_a overthrow_n and_o so_o shall_v we_o be_v crown_v with_o a_o unualuable_a crown_n of_o immortal_a glory_n chap._n viii_o satan_n temptation_n draw_v from_o our_o slow_a progress_n in_o sanctification_n answer_v §_o sect._n 1_o and_o so_o much_o for_o answer_v satan_n temptation_n christiantie_n satan_n temptation_n ground_v upon_o our_o little_a profit_v in_o christiantie_n draw_v from_o the_o relic_n of_o sin_n which_o remain_v in_o we_o and_o the_o small_a measure_n of_o our_o sanctification_n the_o second_o temptation_n whereby_o he_o labour_v to_o discourage_v the_o weak_a christian_n from_o go_v forward_o in_o his_o course_n of_o true_a godliness_n he_o take_v from_o his_o slow_a progress_n and_o slack_a proceed_n in_o sanctification_n upon_o which_o occasion_n he_o thus_o assault_v he_o thou_o labore_v much_o will_v he_o say_v and_o toyle_v thyself_o with_o intolerable_a pain_n that_o thou_o may_v become_v a_o sanctify_a man_n but_o all_o in_o vain_a for_o though_o thou_o hear_v the_o word_n often_o and_o read_v much_o

and_o pray_v continual_o and_o beat_v thy_o brain_n with_o daily_a care_n to_o the_o end_n that_o thou_o may_v attain_v unto_o some_o perfection_n in_o christianity_n yet_o do_v thou_o not_o see_v how_o little_o thou_o profite_a by_o all_o thy_o labour_n see_v thy_o knowledge_n be_v still_o small_a thy_o faith_n weak_a thy_o charity_n cold_a thy_o heart_n dull_a and_o hard_a thy_o good_a work_n few_o and_o imperfect_a and_o all_o thy_o zealous_a resolution_n easy_o hinder_v and_o quite_o overthrow_v with_o every_o small_a temptation_n why_o then_o do_v thou_o strive_v against_o the_o stream_n and_o undertake_v a_o task_n which_o be_v to_o thou_o not_o only_o hard_o but_o even_o impossible_a for_o do_v what_o thou_o can_v yet_o all_o will_v be_v to_o little_a purpose_n see_v this_o work_n be_v full_a of_o great_a difficulty_n thyself_o disable_v with_o manifold_a corruption_n and_o thy_o enemy_n which_o oppose_v against_o thou_o exceed_o strong_a and_o mighty_a as_o thyself_o find_v 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fear_v he_o 145.19_o psal_n 145.19_o psal_n 145.19_o we_o be_v undoubted_o to_o believe_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o be_v tempt_v above_o our_o power_n 10.13_o 1._o cor._n 10.13_o but_o will_v give_v a_o good_a issue_n with_o the_o temptation_n 1._o cor._n 10.13_o we_o be_v not_o to_o imagine_v that_o he_o will_v break_v this_o bruise_a reed_n nor_o quench_v this_o smoke_a flax_n see_v he_o have_v promise_v the_o contrary_a 12.20_o matth._n 12.20_o matth_n 12.20_o and_o though_o this_o little_a grain_n of_o mustard_n seed_n for_o a_o time_n lie_v hide_v in_o the_o earth_n and_o when_o it_o sprout_v up_o spring_v so_o slow_o that_o we_o can_v sensible_o discern_v the_o grow_a thereof_o yet_o in_o god_n good_a time_n be_v water_v with_o the_o dew_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n it_o will_v become_v one_o of_o the_o great_a tree_n in_o the_o lord_n garden_n for_o see_v the_o lord_n have_v give_v we_o this_o grace_n not_o to_o be_v want_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n we_o may_v most_o certain_o assure_v ourselves_o that_o the_o lord_n for_o his_o part_n will_v not_o be_v want_v in_o give_v his_o blessing_n and_o grant_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o he_o have_v promise_v to_o those_o that_o desire_v it_o 11.13_o luk._n 11.13_o §_o sect._n 3_o second_o work_n that_o god_n spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o will_v in_o the_o end_n perfect_v this_o work_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o these_o small_a beginning_n of_o grace_n and_o first_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v most_o undoubted_a sign_n that_o he_o dwell_v in_o we_o now_o wheresoever_o he_o dwell_v he_o sanctifi_v his_o own_o lodging_n and_o be_v not_o idle_a till_o he_o have_v effect_v this_o work_n which_o he_o have_v undertake_v and_o begin_v though_o therefore_o this_o work_n in_o regard_n of_o thy_o slow_a proceed_n seem_v hard_a yea_o even_o impossible_a yet_o consider_v that_o that_o which_o be_v possible_a to_o man_n be_v impossible_a to_o god_n though_o thou_o see_v many_o difficulty_n and_o mighty_a opposition_n by_o thy_o powerful_a enemy_n yet_o let_v not_o this_o discourage_v thou_o see_v the_o lord_n who_o be_v with_o thou_o be_v almighty_a and_o therefore_o able_a to_o repel_v the_o violence_n of_o all_o opposer_n and_o to_o make_v the_o most_o heavy_a and_o pinch_a yoke_n light_n and_o easy_a though_o in_o thyself_o thou_o be_v most_o weak_a and_o feeble_a 4.13_o matth._n 11.30_o eph._n 6.10_o phil._n 4.13_o yet_o thou_o be_v strong_a in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n might_n and_o enable_v to_o do_v all_o thing_n through_o the_o help_n of_o christ_n which_o strengthen_v thou_o §_o sect._n 4_o three_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o as_o the_o lord_n have_v decree_v our_o salvation_n and_o promise_v unto_o we_o eternal_a life_n so_o he_o have_v also_o as_o certain_o decree_v and_o promise_v the_o mean_n tend_v thereunto_o salvation_n that_o the_o lord_n have_v as_o certain_o decree_v and_o promise_v our_o sanctification_n as_o our_o salvation_n which_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o his_o election_n and_o the_o forerunner_n of_o our_o salvation_n but_o one_o especial_a effect_n of_o his_o election_n be_v our_o sanctification_n and_o the_o way_n to_o salvation_n be_v the_o path_n of_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n and_o therefore_o this_o be_v no_o less_o certain_o assure_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v sanctify_v and_o enable_v to_o walk_v in_o this_o way_n of_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n then_o that_o we_o be_v elect_v and_o shall_v be_v save_v though_o then_o we_o be_v weak_a and_o unstable_a 2.19_o 2._o tim._n 2.19_o yet_o the_o foundation_n of_o god_n remain_v ever_o sure_a though_o in_o regard_n of_o our_o own_o feebleness_n and_o manyfould_a imperfection_n the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n seem_v altogether_o impossible_a yet_o this_o shall_v not_o move_v we_o to_o doubt_v nor_o discourage_v we_o in_o our_o course_n see_v it_o have_v not_o any_o ground_n upon_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o upon_o god_n immutable_a decree_n and_o never_o fail_v promise_n 2.28.29_o eph._n 1.4_o joh._n 14.16.17_o ezech._n 11.19_o and_o 36.26_o jer._n 31.33.34_o joel._n 2.28.29_o when_o then_o our_o small_a progress_n in_o true_a godliness_n cause_v through_o the_o violence_n of_o our_o corruption_n and_o opposition_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n discourage_v we_o make_v this_o work_n of_o sanctification_n seem_v impossible_a let_v we_o call_v to_o mind_n that_o the_o lord_n have_v as_o certain_o decree_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v his_o saint_n here_o upon_o earth_n as_o his_o saint_n in_o heaven_n that_o he_o have_v most_o faithful_o promise_v that_o he_o will_v direct_v we_o with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n take_v away_o from_o we_o our_o stony_a heart_n and_o give_v we_o fleshy_a heart_n illuminate_v our_o blind_a understanding_n with_o true_a save_v knowledge_n endue_v we_o with_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o with_o all_o other_o sanctify_a grace_n enable_v we_o to_o perform_v in_o some_o measure_n holy_a obedience_n to_o his_o heavenly_a will_n mortify_v our_o corruption_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o serve_v he_o in_o newness_n of_o life_n all_o which_o gracious_a promise_n we_o be_v as_o undoubted_o to_o believe_v as_o those_o which_o concern_v either_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n or_o everlasting_a happiness_n and_o therefore_o though_o our_o own_o dulness_n backwardness_n and_o little_o profit_v in_o sanctification_n shall_v work_v in_o we_o true_a sorrow_n yet_o this_o shall_v not_o discourage_v we_o doubt_v of_o the_o issue_n of_o all_o our_o labour_n but_o know_v that_o god_n be_v alike_o true_a in_o all_o his_o promise_n let_v we_o set_v aside_o all_o difficulty_n beleene_n against_o belief_n and_o undoubted_o persuade_v ourselves_o that_o the_o lord_n will_v finish_v that_o good_a work_n which_o he_o have_v begin_v in_o we_o though_o as_o yet_o it_o have_v but_o small_a

enemy_n who_o labour_n to_o hinder_v our_o salvation_n for_o he_o be_v omnipotent_a and_o mighty_a to_o save_v 63.1_o esa_n 63.1_o as_o it_o be_v esa_n 63.1_o and_o though_o through_o our_o frailty_n and_o weakness_n we_o may_v continual_o be_v vanquish_v and_o draw_v from_o god_n yet_o now_o there_o be_v no_o doubt_n hereof_o see_v we_o do_v not_o stand_v in_o our_o own_o strength_n 1.5_o 1._o pet._n 1.5_o but_o be_v keep_v by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n through_o faith_n unto_o salvation_n as_o it_o be_v 1._o pet._n 1.5_o though_o in_o ourselves_o we_o be_v impotent_a and_o feeble_a yet_o we_o be_v strong_a in_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o the_o power_n of_o his_o might_n and_o be_v arm_v with_o the_o armour_n of_o god_n 11._o eph._n 6.10_o 11._o we_o be_v enable_v to_o stand_v against_o the_o assault_n of_o the_o devil_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v ephes_n 6.10_o 11._o though_o we_o be_v of_o little_a force_n in_o regard_n of_o our_o own_o strength_n and_o able_a to_o do_v nothing_o yet_o be_v we_o able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n through_o the_o help_n of_o christ_n which_o strengthen_v we_o as_o it_o be_v philip._n 4.13_o though_o we_o be_v weak_a in_o faith_n 4.13_o phil._n 4.13_o and_o unable_a to_o stand_v yet_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o god_n we_o shall_v be_v establish_v for_o god_n be_v able_a to_o make_v we_o stand_v rom._n 14.4_o in_o a_o word_n 14.4_o rom._n 14.4_o though_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n be_v strong_a than_o we_o yet_o shall_v they_o not_o be_v able_a to_o pluck_v we_o from_o christ_n for_o the_o father_n which_o give_v we_o to_o he_o be_v great_a than_o all_o 29._o joh._n 10.28_o 29._o and_o none_o be_v able_a to_o take_v we_o out_o of_o the_o father_n hand_n as_o our_o saviour_n reason_v john_n 10.28_o 29._o and_o therefore_o when_o we_o be_v discourage_v and_o ready_a to_o faint_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o weakness_n and_o our_o enemy_n mighty_a power_n let_v we_o comfort_v ourselves_o in_o the_o lord_n say_v with_o the_o apostle_n i_o know_v who_o i_o have_v believe_v 1.12_o 2._o tim._n 1.12_o and_o i_o be_o persuade_v he_o be_v able_a to_o keep_v that_o which_o i_o have_v commit_v to_o he_o against_o that_o day_n as_o it_o be_v 2._o tim._n 1.12_o §_o sect._n 2_o the_o five_o reason_n be_v ground_v upon_o god_n truth_n and_o fidelity_n 16.17_o the_o five_o reason_n groundad_o on_o god_n truth_n in_o his_o covenant_n apoc._n 1.5_o 2._o cor._n 1.20_o luke_n 16.17_o which_o be_v so_o infallible_a that_o whatsoever_o he_o have_v speak_v promise_v or_o covenant_v that_o he_o will_v most_o certain_o perform_v for_o god_n be_v a_o faithful_a and_o true_a witness_n apoc._n 1.5_o and_o all_o his_o promise_n in_o christ_n be_v yea_o and_o amen_o 2._o corinth_n 1.20_o so_o that_o it_o be_v more_o easy_a that_o heaven_n and_o earth_n shall_v pass_v away_o than_o that_o one_o title_n of_o god_n word_n shall_v fall_v unaccomplish_v luke_n 16.17_o but_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o word_n have_v assure_v all_o that_o believe_v that_o he_o will_v uphold_v they_o and_o preserve_v they_o unto_o everlasting_a life_n against_o all_o the_o fury_n of_o their_o enemy_n as_o may_v appear_v both_o by_o his_o covenant_n which_o he_o have_v make_v with_o his_o church_n in_o general_a and_o also_o by_o particular_a promise_n make_v to_o all_o the_o faithful_a concern_v the_o first_o the_o lord_n make_v this_o covenant_n with_o his_o church_n esa_n 59.21_o i_o will_v say_v he_o make_v this_o my_o covenant_n with_o they_o 59.21_o esa_n 59.21_o my_o spirit_n that_o be_v upon_o thou_o and_o my_o word_n which_o i_o have_v put_v in_o thy_o mouth_n shall_v not_o depart_v out_o of_o thy_o mouth_n nor_o out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o thy_o seed_n nor_o out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o seed_n of_o thy_o seed_n say_v the_o lord_n from_o henceforth_o even_o for_o ever_o if_o therefore_o god_n spirit_n never_o depart_v from_o they_o and_o they_o for_o ever_o confess_v and_o profess_v his_o word_n and_o truth_n then_o certain_o they_o can_v never_o fall_v away_o nor_o loose_v their_o heavenly_a inheritance_n for_o 8.11_o rom._n 8.11_o if_o the_o spirit_n of_o he_o that_o raise_v up_o jesus_n from_o the_o dead_a dwell_v in_o we_o he_o shall_v also_o quicken_v our_o mortal_a body_n because_o his_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o as_o it_o be_v rom._n 8.11_o 11.14.●7_n rom._n 8_o 11.14.●7_n and_o as_o many_o as_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n they_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n vers_fw-la 14._o and_o if_o we_o be_v child_n we_o be_v also_o heir_n etc._n etc._n vers_fw-la 17._o so_o jerem._n 32.38_o i_o will_v be_v their_o god_n and_o they_o shall_v be_v my_o people_n ●0_n ●er_n 32.38_o 39_o ●0_n verse_n 39_o and_o i_o will_v give_v they_o one_o heart_n and_o one_o way_n that_o they_o may_v fear_v i_o for_o ever_o for_o the_o wealth_n of_o they_o and_o of_o their_o child_n after_o they_o 40._o and_o i_o will_v make_v a_o everlasting_a covenant_n with_o they_o that_o i_o will_v never_o turn_v away_o from_o they_o to_o do_v they_o good_a but_o i_o will_v put_v my_o fear_n in_o their_o heart_n that_o they_o shall_v not_o depart_v from_o i_o etc._n etc._n if_o therefore_o the_o church_n and_o people_n of_o god_n shall_v fear_v he_o for_o ever_o if_o his_o covenant_n be_v everlasting_a if_o he_o will_v never_o depart_v from_o they_o nor_o they_o from_o he_o then_o certain_o there_o be_v no_o doubt_n of_o their_o perseverance_n 31.31.32_o ●er_n 31.31.32_o and_o chapter_n 31.31.32_o the_o lord_n say_v that_o he_o will_v make_v a_o new_a covenant_n with_o his_o church_n not_o according_a to_o the_o covenant_n which_o he_o make_v with_o their_o father_n 33._o but_o this_o shall_v be_v the_o covenant_n that_o i_o will_v make_v with_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n after_o those_o day_n say_v the_o lord_n i_o will_v put_v my_o law_n in_o their_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o their_o heart_n and_o will_v be_v their_o god_n and_o they_o shall_v be_v my_o people_n etc._n etc._n and_o i_o will_v forgive_v their_o iniquity_n and_o i_o will_v remember_v their_o sin_n no_o more_o in_o which_o word_n the_o lord_n covenant_v that_o his_o law_n shall_v ever_o remain_v so_o deep_o engrave_v in_o their_o heart_n that_o nothing_o shall_v blot_v it_o out_o &_o that_o they_o shall_v continual_o meditate_v and_o delight_v themselves_o therein_o 3.2_o rom._n 2.15_o 2._o cor._n 3.2_o for_o thus_o this_o phrase_n of_o write_v in_o the_o heart_n be_v usual_o take_v in_o the_o scripture_n so_o likewise_o he_o assure_v they_o of_o the_o perpetual_a pardon_n of_o their_o sin_n so_o that_o their_o sin_n shall_v never_o make_v frustrate_v that_o covenant_n which_o he_o have_v make_v with_o they_o 2.19.20_o hos_fw-la 2.19.20_o so_o hos_n 2.19_o and_o i_o will_v marry_v thou_o unto_o i_o for_o ever_o yea_o i_o will_v marry_v thou_o unto_o i_o in_o righteousness_n and_o in_o judgement_n and_o in_o mercy_n and_o compassion_n 20._o i_o will_v marry_v thou_o unto_o i_o in_o faithfulness_n and_o thou_o shall_v know_v the_o lord_n if_o therefore_o the_o church_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v marry_v unto_o he_o for_o ever_o in_o righteousness_n and_o faithfulness_n and_o in_o mercy_n and_o compassion_n then_o can_v neither_o their_o faith_n and_o righteousness_n towards_o god_n nor_o his_o mercy_n and_o compassion_n towards_o they_o fail_v but_o both_o shall_v continue_v unto_o the_o end_n see_v then_o the_o covenant_n which_o be_v between_o god_n and_o we_o do_v assure_v we_o of_o the_o continuance_n of_o his_o love_n and_o mercy_n and_o of_o our_o perseverance_n in_o his_o fear_n and_o holy_a obedience_n we_o need_v not_o to_o doubt_v either_o of_o the_o cease_n of_o his_o love_n or_o our_o fall_v away_o for_o though_o the_o mountain_n remove_v and_o the_o hill_n fall_v down_o yet_o shall_v not_o his_o mercy_n depart_v from_o his_o child_n neither_o shall_v the_o covenant_n of_o his_o peace_n fall_v away_o as_o the_o lord_n himself_o protest_v esa_n 54.10_o 54.10_o esa_n 54.10_o §_o sect._n 3_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o prove_v the_o certainty_n of_o our_o perseverance_n answer_v a_o objection_n take_v from_o our_o faltinesse_n answer_v by_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o god_n have_v make_v with_o his_o church_n for_o whatsoever_o the_o lord_n promise_v to_o the_o whole_a body_n of_o the_o church_n that_o he_o also_o promise_v to_o every_o particular_a member_n thereof_o see_v the_o whole_a contain_v all_o his_o part_n so_o that_o whatsoever_o belong_v to_o the_o whole_a body_n that_o also_o belong_v to_o all_o the_o member_n but_o it_o may_v be_v object_v that_o howsoever_o this_o covenant_n on_o god_n part_n be_v firm_a and_o eternal_a yet_o by_o our_o fault_n and_o transgression_n it_o may_v