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the_o riches_n of_o god_n kingdom_n perpetual_a health_n &_o everlasting_a glory_n it_o put_v a_o end_n to_o the_o spiritual_a conflict_n and_o to_o all_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o many_o mighty_a and_o malicious_a enemy_n so_o as_o they_o shall_v never_o more_o be_v able_a to_o disturb_v our_o peace_n it_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o society_n of_o wicked_a 5._o psal_n 120._o 5._o worldling_n which_o while_o we_o live_v be_v so_o irksome_a and_o dangerous_a and_o from_o participate_v with_o they_o either_o in_o their_o sin_n or_o punishment_n it_o secure_v we_o from_o the_o evil_n to_o come_v and_o acquit_v we_o from_o approach_a danger_n final_o as_o it_o put_v a_o end_n to_o all_o our_o evil_n both_o of_o punishment_n and_o sin_n so_o it_o serve_v as_o a_o entrance_n into_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o all_o good_a and_o for_o a_o straight_a gate_n whereby_o we_o pass_v into_o heavenly_a happiness_n all_o which_o consideration_n shall_v be_v effectual_a reason_n to_o persuade_v 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which_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o second_o death_n shall_v have_v no_o power_n over_o they_o who_o have_v their_o part_n in_o the_o first_o resurrection_n to_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n second_o we_o be_v assure_v hereby_o of_o heavenly_a happiness_n for_o they_o that_o have_v follow_v 28._o matth._n 19_o 28._o christ_n in_o the_o regeneration_n shall_v accompany_v he_o in_o glory_n they_o that_o have_v live_v like_o god_n child_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n as_o in_o this_o life_n they_o have_v the_o adoption_n of_o son_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n 15._o rom._n 8._o 15._o cry_v in_o their_o heart_n abba_n father_n so_o shall_v they_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v receive_v from_o their_o father_n their_o heavenly_a inheritance_n whereas_o they_o who_o have_v neglect_v these_o duty_n can_v neither_o have_v this_o hope_n here_o nor_o that_o fruition_n hereafter_o see_v without_o holiness_n no_o man_n 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of_o god_n his_o will_n and_o work_n and_o second_o a_o lively_a faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n from_o which_o two_o other_o main_a grace_n arise_v which_o as_o principal_a cause_n produce_v all_o special_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n namely_o first_o a_o sanctify_a heart_n purify_v by_o faith_n 9_o act._n 15._o 9_o and_o second_o a_o good_a conscience_n which_o follow_v our_o justification_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o save_a knowledge_n be_v the_o prime_a virtue_n and_o mother_n grace_n from_o which_o all_o other_o have_v their_o beginning_n the_o first_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v save_v knowledge_n which_o be_v the_o prime_a virtue_n and_o mother_n grace_n from_o which_o all_o other_o take_v their_o beginning_n it_o be_v the_o root_n of_o this_o tree_n of_o grace_n from_o which_o be_v
estate_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o time_n present_a and_o to_o come_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o present_a a_o good_a conscience_n will_v make_v we_o bear_v and_o brook_v all_o estate_n not_o only_o with_o patience_n but_o also_o with_o comfort_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n if_o we_o be_v in_o prosperity_n and_o abound_v with_o god_n blessing_n it_o warrant_v unto_o we_o the_o lawful_a use_n of_o they_o and_o witness_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o be_v heir_n and_o right_a owner_n and_o not_o thief_n and_o usurper_n that_o they_o be_v god_n talent_n which_o be_v employ_v to_o advantage_n for_o 21._o luk._n 19_o 17._o matth._n 25._o 21._o the_o glory_n of_o our_o great_a lord_n and_o good_a of_o our_o fellow_n servant_n they_o shall_v be_v double_v and_o redouble_v when_o we_o be_v call_v to_o give_v account_n of_o they_o that_o they_o be_v pledge_n of_o god_n favour_n in_o this_o life_n and_o earnest-penny_n of_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o 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good_a conscience_n make_v we_o cheerful_a and_o diligent_a in_o god_n 27._o esa_n 30._o 21._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 27._o service_n and_o willing_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n so_o the_o prophet_n speak_v of_o the_o faithful_a say_v that_o they_o shall_v hear_v a_o voice_n behind_o they_o say_v this_o be_v the_o way_n walk_v you_o in_o it_o when_o you_o turn_v to_o the_o right_a hand_n and_o when_o you_o turn_v to_o the_o left_a that_o be_v beside_o their_o outward_a teach_n in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n they_o shall_v have_v a_o inward_a teacher_n to_o direct_v and_o admonish_v they_o even_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n speak_v unto_o they_o in_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n and_o this_o be_v that_o which_o david_n mean_v where_o he_o say_v that_o his_o reins_n do_v teach_v he_o in_o the_o night_n season_n that_o be_v the_o voice_n 7._o psal_n 16._o 7._o of_o conscience_n which_o do_v show_v he_o the_o way_n of_o god_n and_o move_v he_o 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the_o law_n with_o he_o and_o to_o read_v therein_o all_o the_o day_n of_o his_o life_n that_o he_o 19_o deut._n 17._o 19_o may_v learn_v to_o fear_v the_o lord_n his_o god_n for_o in_o they_o be_v contain_v many_o commandment_n injoin_v many_o exhortation_n move_v and_o many_o reason_n persuade_v to_o this_o fear_n fear_v the_o lord_n with_o reverence_n and_o rejoice_v 11._o psal_n 2._o 11._o with_o tremble_a let_v all_o the_o earth_n fear_v the_o lord_n let_v all_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o earth_n stand_v in_o awe_n of_o he_o for_o he_o speak_v and_o it_o be_v do_v he_o command_v and_o it_o stand_v fast_o o_o fear_v the_o lord_n all_o you_o his_o saint_n for_o there_o be_v no_o want_n to_o they_o that_o 28._o psal_n 33._o 8_o 9_o &_o 34._o 9_o isa_n 8._o 13._o heb._n 12._o 28._o fear_v he_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o wisdom_n and_o when_o god_n command_v any_o thing_n not_o to_o ask_v counsel_n of_o carnal_a reason_n unto_o which_o the_o 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psal_n 90._o 12._o second_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o end_n of_o the_o world_n which_o be_v call_v the_o 14._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 11._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2._o pet._n 3._o 11_o 14._o terror_n of_o the_o lord_n because_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o work_v his_o fear_n in_o our_o heart_n the_o last_o and_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o all_o the_o rest_n be_v make_v effectual_a be_v fervent_a prayer_n for_o it_o be_v no_o natural_a faculty_n or_o habit_n but_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n which_o he_o promise_v to_o put_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a that_o they_o 40._o jer._n 32._o 39_o 40._o may_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o and_o be_v to_o be_v obtain_v by_o faithful_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o psalmist_n who_o pray_v the_o lord_n to_o knit_v their_o heart_n unto_o he_o that_o they_o may_v fear_v his_o name_n 11._o psal_n 86._o 11._o §._o sect._n 4_o of_o humility_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o last_o virtue_n require_v be_v humility_n whereby_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v god_n power_n justice_n majesty_n goodness_n mercy_n and_o infinite_a perfection_n and_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n imperfection_n and_o sinful_a corruption_n we_o do_v renounce_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n as_o not_o belong_v unto_o we_o and_o ascribe_v it_o whole_o unto_o god_n unto_o who_o alone_o it_o right_o appertain_v so_o that_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o humility_n to_o vilify_v and_o abase_v ourselves_o in_o our_o own_o sight_n even_o to_o the_o ground_n as_o the_o word_n import_v to_o cast_v off_o all_o opinion_n of_o our_o work_n and_o worthiness_n and_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n to_o acknowledge_v ourselves_o worthy_a of_o god_n most_o heavy_a punishment_n in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o contrariwise_o to_o ascribe_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n unto_o god_n alone_o even_o of_o all_o the_o good_a we_o have_v in_o we_o or_o be_v do_v by_o we_o from_o who_o alone_o we_o have_v it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n not_o unto_o we_o o_o lord_n not_o unto_o we_o but_o unto_o thy_o 1._o psal_n 115._o 1._o name_n give_v the_o glory_n and_o of_o daniel_n o_o lord_n righteousness_n belong_v unto_o 11._o dan._n 9_o 7_o 11._o thou_o but_o unto_o we_o confusion_n of_o face_n because_o we_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o humility_n be_v first_o the_o knowledge_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o god_n infiniteness_n in_o all_o excellency_n goodness_n and_o perfection_n in_o which_o he_o be_v so_o incomprehensible_o glorious_a that_o when_o we_o come_v in_o his_o presence_n it_o make_v we_o to_o vilify_v and_o abase_v ourselves_o what_o opinion_n soever_o before_o we_o have_v of_o our_o own_o worth_n and_o excellency_n even_o as_o the_o light_n of_o a_o glow-worm_n be_v quite_o dazzle_v when_o the_o glorious_a beam_n of_o the_o sun_n do_v shine_v upon_o it_o thus_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o majesty_n ezechiel_n be_v cast_v to_o the_o ground_n manoah_n conclude_v that_o he_o shall_v 5._o ezech._n 2._o 1._o judg._n 13._o 22._o esa_n 6._o 5._o die_v esayas_n cry_v out_o woe_n be_v i_o for_o i_o be_o undo_v because_o i_o be_o a_o man_n of_o unclean_a lip_n etc._n etc._n for_o my_o eye_n have_v see_v the_o king_n the_o lord_n of_o host_n and_o job_n have_v see_v the_o lord_n abhor_a himself_o and_o repent_v in_o dust_n and_o ash_n 6._o job_n 42._o 6._o especial_o if_o we_o consider_v that_o this_o god_n mighty_a and_o glorious_a in_o himself_o be_v so_o infinite_o gracious_a unto_o we_o in_o confer_v upon_o we_o so_o innumerable_a benefit_n and_o above_o all_o that_o inestimable_a gift_n of_o his_o only_a son_n to_o work_v that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o will_v make_v we_o to_o humble_v ourselves_o with_o jacob_n and_o to_o confess_v that_o we_o be_v less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o to_o say_v with_o david_n who_o be_o i_o and_o my_o 22._o 2._o sam._n 7._o 18_o 22._o house_n that_o thou_o have_v bring_v i_o hitherto_o wherefore_o thou_o be_v great_a o_o lord_n god_n for_o there_o be_v none_o like_o thou_o etc._n etc._n second_o the_o knowledge_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n both_o in_o regard_n of_o our_o body_n which_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o ash_n as_o abraham_n acknowledge_v and_o in_o respect_n 27._o gen._n 18._o 27._o of_o our_o soul_n which_o howsoever_o they_o be_v create_v according_a to_o god_n image_n in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n yet_o through_o the_o fall_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n and_o the_o corruption_n derive_v from_o they_o unto_o we_o they_o be_v whole_o defile_v in_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o they_o with_o original_a corruption_n and_o load_v with_o the_o guilt_n of_o innumerable_a number_n of_o actual_a transgression_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v subject_a to_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n the_o plague_n and_o punishment_n of_o this_o life_n and_o eternal_a death_n and_o condemnation_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v in_o which_o regard_n we_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o humble_v ourselves_o with_o the_o prodigal_a son_n and_o to_o say_v with_o he_o father_n i_o have_v sin_v against_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o be_o no_o more_o 15._o luk._n 15._o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v thy_o son_n and_o if_o there_o be_v any_o good_a thing_n in_o we_o or_o do_v by_o we_o to_o acknowledge_v with_o the_o apostle_n that_o we_o have_v it_o of_o god_n free_a 10._o 1._o cor._n
full_a of_o imperfection_n and_o weak_a in_o those_o grace_n 19_o 2._o chro._n 30._o 19_o which_o be_v necessary_a unto_o the_o worthy_a receive_n of_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n we_o will_v in_o that_o part_n of_o our_o life_n which_o remain_v strive_v after_o more_o perfection_n and_o conscionable_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v increase_v our_o knowledge_n faith_n repentance_n and_o charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n and_o last_o earnest_a and_o hearty_a prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o our_o intend_a action_n for_o a_o new_a supply_n of_o sanctify_a grace_n and_o for_o his_o blessing_n upon_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a for_o the_o renew_n and_o increase_v of_o they_o in_o we_o and_o for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o we_o unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o the_o action_n of_o receive_v we_o be_v to_o be_v exercise_v both_o by_o meditation_n and_o action_n we_o be_v to_o meditate_v on_o the_o outward_a sign_n bread_n and_o wine_n and_o the_o thing_n signify_v by_o they_o the_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o also_o of_o the_o analogy_n and_o relation_n between_o they_o when_o we_o see_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n set_v apart_o from_o a_o common_a to_o a_o holy_a use_n we_o be_v to_o be_v put_v in_o mind_n thereby_o that_o so_o christ_n be_v set_v apart_o and_o seal_v to_o the_o office_n of_o mediatorship_n that_o he_o may_v be_v our_o 5._o joh_n 6._o 27._o esa_n 49._o 1_o 5._o prophet_n priest_n and_o king_n and_o so_o work_v that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n when_o we_o see_v one_o bread_n and_o one_o wine_n consist_v of_o many_o grain_n and_o grape_n we_o be_v to_o be_v put_v in_o mind_n thereby_o that_o there_o be_v but_o 5._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 5._o one_o mediator_n between_o god_n we_o even_o the_o man_n jesus_n christ_n and_o that_o he_o have_v but_o one_o body_n the_o catholic_a church_n consist_v of_o many_o member_n when_o 13._o 1._o cor._n 12._o 12_o 13._o we_o see_v the_o bread_n break_v and_o the_o wine_n pour_v out_o we_o be_v to_o call_v to_o mind_n that_o so_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n be_v break_v and_o crucify_v and_o his_o blood_n shed_v for_o our_o sin_n that_o it_o may_v be_v spiritual_a food_n for_o our_o soul_n to_o nourish_v they_o to_o life_n everlasting_a when_o we_o see_v the_o minister_n give_v and_o deliver_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n we_o be_v to_o remember_v that_o so_o god_n offer_v the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o his_o son_n to_o be_v receive_v spiritual_o by_o faith_n of_o every_o worthy_a receiver_n the_o action_n to_o be_v perform_v be_v first_o to_o receive_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o minister_n and_o to_o eat_v and_o drink_v they_o with_o our_o bodily_a mouth_n second_o to_o perform_v a_o inward_a action_n answerable_a thereunto_o namely_o by_o the_o hand_n and_o mouth_n of_o faith_n to_o receive_v and_o feed_v upon_o christ_n body_n and_o blood_n for_o our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n three_o to_o remember_v the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n and_o his_o christ_n to_o we_o the_o one_o in_o give_v his_o dear_a son_n the_o other_o his_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n for_o our_o redemption_n and_o be_v true_o thankful_a unto_o they_o in_o our_o heart_n for_o these_o inestimable_a benefit_n to_o set_v forth_o their_o praise_n both_o by_o our_o lip_n and_o life_n song_n of_o thanksgiving_n and_o holy_a conversation_n after_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o supper_n we_o be_v to_o perform_v these_o duty_n first_o to_o be_v perpetual_o thankful_a unto_o god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n as_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n so_o especial_o for_o that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o for_o derive_v and_o assure_v unto_o we_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o by_o his_o word_n sacrament_n and_o holy_a spirit_n second_o we_o must_v examine_v how_o we_o have_v profit_v by_o receive_v of_o the_o supper_n for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o our_o spiritual_a hunger_n and_o the_o replenish_n of_o our_o empty_a soul_n with_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n which_o be_v the_o main_a end_n for_o which_o we_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n last_o we_o be_v to_o perform_v careful_o our_o purpose_n and_o promise_v make_v unto_o god_n and_o ourselves_o that_o we_o will_v conscionable_o and_o diligent_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o further_a of_o we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o repentance_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n cap._n viii_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o three_o and_o four_o commandment_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sanctify_a of_o god_n name_n which_o be_v take_v diverse_o in_o the_o scripture_n etc._n etc._n and_o how_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v do_v the_o three_o commandment_n require_v that_o we_o sanctify_v god_n name_n and_o glorify_v he_o out_o of_o his_o public_a and_o solemn_a service_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n the_o name_n of_o god_n signify_v diverse_a thing_n in_o the_o scripture_n as_o first_o god_n himself_o and_o his_o attribute_n which_o be_v his_o essence_n second_o his_o glory_n three_o his_o title_n as_o jehovah_n elohim_n jah_n four_o his_o word_n five_o his_o religion_n six_o his_o work_n and_o to_o take_v it_o in_o vain_a be_v to_o use_v it_o in_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n rash_o light_o and_o without_o judgement_n or_o in_o vain_a and_o to_o no_o end_n or_o false_o wicked_o and_o contumelious_o to_o his_o dishonour_n which_o be_v here_o forbid_a contrariwise_o in_o this_o commandment_n god_n require_v that_o we_o sanctify_v and_o glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n and_o as_o it_o be_v holy_a reverend_a and_o glorious_a in_o itself_o so_o to_o use_v it_o holy_o and_o reverent_o in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o forbid_v we_o to_o use_v god_n name_n that_o be_v his_o attribute_n title_n word_n religion_n and_o work_v vain_o that_o be_v rash_o irreverent_o and_o light_o upon_o no_o just_a cause_n or_o else_o profane_o false_o and_o contemptuous_o to_o god_n dishonour_n the_o main_n duty_n require_v of_o we_o be_v first_o that_o we_o effectual_o know_v believe_v and_o remember_v god_n and_o his_o attribute_n and_o also_o often_o think_v and_o meditate_v on_o they_o holy_o and_o 10._o rom._n 10._o 10._o reverent_o that_o we_o make_v profession_n of_o god_n and_o his_o attribute_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n speak_v of_o they_o in_o like_a manner_n and_o that_o we_o walk_v worthy_a such_o a_o holy_a knowledge_n and_o profession_n in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n 58._o deut._n 28._o 58._o second_o that_o we_o desire_v god_n glory_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o endeavour_n 31._o psal_n 50._o 23._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o to_o set_v it_o forth_o by_o all_o mean_n make_v it_o the_o matter_n of_o our_o speech_n and_o glorify_v he_o by_o our_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o the_o end_n also_o of_o all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n three_o that_o we_o use_v god_n title_n and_o name_n judicious_o in_o matter_n of_o weight_n and_o importance_n after_o a_o serious_a and_o reverend_a manner_n and_o to_o a_o good_a end_n four_o that_o we_o use_v god_n word_n religious_o and_o holy_o read_v meditate_v and_o confer_v of_o it_o with_o a_o desire_n study_n and_o endeavour_n to_o know_v remember_v and_o practice_v it_o that_o we_o make_v it_o our_o schoolmaster_n to_o teach_v and_o instruct_v we_o in_o all_o truth_n our_o chief_a 16._o 2._o tim._n 3._o 16._o guide_n for_o the_o direct_n and_o reform_v of_o our_o heart_n and_o life_n and_o the_o 28._o luk._n 11._o 28._o squire_n and_o rule_n according_a to_o which_o we_o frame_v all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n five_o that_o we_o walk_v worthy_a our_o high_a call_n and_o by_o our_o holiness_n and_o 16._o psal_n 119._o 1._o act._n 23._o 1._o &_o 24._o 16._o righteousness_n adorn_v the_o religion_n which_o we_o profess_v carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n upright_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n and_o inoffensive_o in_o respect_n of_o man_n six_o that_o in_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n we_o make_v a_o holy_a and_o religious_a use_n of_o all_o god_n work_n both_o of_o creation_n and_o government_n and_o both_o meditate_v and_o speak_v of_o they_o so_o as_o it_o may_v redound_v to_o god_n glory_n know_v he_o by_o his_o work_n and_o glorify_v he_o in_o they_o by_o 14._o rom._n 1._o 19_o 20_o 21_o ps_n 19_o 1._o &_o 139._o 14._o acknowledge_v they_o his_o workmanship_n and_o his_o wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n shine_v in_o they_o and_o also_o to_o our_o own_o good_a imitate_v
give_v thanks_n at_o all_o time_n and_o this_o thankfulness_n in_o all_o thing_n we_o must_v show_v at_o all_o time_n that_o be_v daily_a and_o continual_o private_o and_o public_o secret_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o outward_o in_o our_o word_n and_o work_n so_o often_o as_o we_o have_v any_o occasion_n and_o opportunity_n offer_v unto_o we_o either_o ordinary_a or_o extraordinary_a by_o consideration_n either_o of_o positive_a or_o privative_a benefit_n both_o at_o set_a time_n of_o prayer_n and_o throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n by_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n with_o thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o continual_a benefit_n which_o in_o every_o part_n of_o the_o day_n he_o confer_v upon_o we_o as_o our_o deliverance_n from_o evil_n with_o which_o we_o see_v other_o overtake_v our_o preservation_n from_o many_o danger_n to_o which_o we_o be_v daily_o subject_a for_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n against_o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n for_o keep_v our_o heart_n in_o his_o fear_n and_o from_o wander_v with_o the_o world_n in_o the_o byway_n of_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n for_o give_v we_o heart_n to_o seek_v and_o serve_v he_o and_o for_o accept_v of_o we_o and_o our_o imperfect_a action_n in_o the_o perfect_a obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n for_o multiply_v and_o continual_a renew_n of_o all_o his_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n upon_o we_o and_o those_o that_o be_v near_o and_o dear_a unto_o we_o both_o in_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a thing_n and_o for_o those_o assure_a hope_n which_o he_o have_v give_v we_o of_o heavenly_a and_o everlasting_a happiness_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v for_o those_o which_o he_o bestow_v public_o upon_o the_o church_n and_o common_a wealth_n and_o private_o upon_o our_o family_n and_o our_o own_o person_n and_o this_o daily_a and_o continual_a thankfulness_n and_o thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n be_v require_v of_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o speak_v to_o ourselves_o in_o 20._o eph._n 5._o 20._o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n sing_v and_o make_v melody_n in_o our_o heart_n to_o the_o lord_n give_v thanks_n always_o for_o all_o thing_n etc._n etc._n and_o that_o we_o shall_v by_o christ_n offer_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n to_o god_n continual_o that_o be_v the_o 15._o heb._n 13._o 15._o fruit_n of_o our_o lip_n give_v thanks_n to_o his_o name_n and_o this_o be_v david_n daily_a practice_n as_o he_o often_o profess_v i_o will_v bless_v the_o lord_n say_v he_o at_o all_o time_n his_o praise_n shall_v continual_o be_v in_o my_o mouth_n and_o again_o every_o day_n will_v i_o bless_v 1._o psal_n 34_o 1._o thou_o and_o i_o will_v praise_v thy_o name_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o which_o resolution_n because_o 2._o psal_n 145._o 2._o he_o can_v not_o achieve_v by_o his_o own_o ability_n he_o crave_v help_v and_o assistance_n from_o god_n let_v my_o mouth_n be_v fill_v with_o thy_o praise_n and_o with_o thy_o honour_n all_o 15._o psal_n 71._o 8_o 15._o the_o day_n and_o then_o he_o promise_v to_o perform_v it_o i_o will_v say_v he_o praise_v thou_o more_o and_o more_o my_o mouth_n shall_v show_v forth_o thy_o righteousness_n and_o thy_o salvation_n all_o the_o day_n for_o i_o know_v not_o the_o number_n thereof_o §._o sect._n 4_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o unto_o daily_a thanksgiving_n beside_o which_o testimony_n and_o example_n of_o holy_a scripture_n there_o be_v many_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o the_o daily_a and_o continual_a practice_n of_o this_o holy_a duty_n as_o first_o the_o excellency_n of_o it_o see_v it_o be_v the_o continual_a exercise_n of_o the_o holy_a angel_n and_o saint_n in_o heaven_n in_o which_o a_o great_a part_n of_o their_o happiness_n consist_v and_o we_o see_v in_o the_o revelation_n where_o great_a multitude_n of_o the_o saint_n cry_v aloud_o and_o say_v blessing_n and_o glory_n and_o 12._o apoc._n 5._o 13._o &_o 7._o 12._o wisdom_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o honour_n and_o power_n and_o might_n be_v unto_o our_o god_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n and_o this_o exercise_n they_o continue_v day_n and_o 8._o apoc._n 4._o 8._o night_n say_v holy_a holy_a holy_a lord_n god_n almighty_a which_o be_v and_o be_v and_o be_v to_o come_v second_o it_o be_v most_o comely_a and_o decent_a in_o respect_n of_o god_n who_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n all_o glory_n and_o praise_n of_o due_a belong_v to_o he_o as_o be_v the_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o the_o author_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o our_o 2._o psal_n 92._o 2._o our_o good_a and_o therefore_o david_n often_o repeat_v it_o and_o make_v it_o the_o foot_n of_o his_o song_n that_o we_o must_v give_v thanks_n to_o the_o lord_n and_o praise_v he_o because_o he_o 1._o psal_n 1â—6_n 1._o &_o 147._o 1._o be_v good_a and_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o in_o respect_n of_o we_o also_o who_o daily_o receive_v benefit_n at_o his_o hand_n for_o see_v he_o renew_v his_o mercy_n upon_o we_o every_o 23._o psal_n 33._o 1._o lam._n 3._o 23._o morning_n as_o the_o church_n confess_v and_o follow_v we_o with_o his_o favour_n throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n what_o better_o beseem_v we_o then_o to_o be_v thankful_a to_o such_o a_o gracious_a benefactor_n and_o to_o have_v our_o heart_n fill_v with_o thankfulness_n and_o our_o mouth_n with_o his_o praise_n again_o we_o be_v spiritual_a priest_n unto_o god_n to_o offer_v unto_o he_o daily_a sacrifice_n and_o what_o better_o beseem_v 5._o apoc._n 1._o 5._o our_o office_n then_o to_o offer_v unto_o he_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n which_o 14._o psal_n 50._o 14._o be_v the_o sacrifice_n wherein_o his_o soul_n do_v chief_o delight_n for_o it_o be_v a_o principal_a part_n of_o his_o service_n which_o most_o redound_v to_o his_o glory_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n whosoever_o offer_v praise_n glorifi_v i_o and_o be_v daily_o 23_o verse_n 23_o therefore_o to_o be_v perform_v by_o we_o as_o our_o saviour_n teach_v we_o in_o his_o perfect_a form_n of_o prayer_n the_o first_o petition_n whereof_o be_v that_o god_n name_n may_v be_v hallow_v and_o glorify_v and_o the_o conclusion_n a_o acknowledgement_n that_o the_o kingdom_n power_n and_o glory_n do_v belong_v unto_o he_o alone_o three_o it_o be_v the_o main_n end_n for_o which_o god_n bestow_v all_o his_o blessing_n upon_o we_o that_o 18._o deut._n 8._o 18._o we_o shall_v yield_v unto_o he_o the_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o his_o own_o gift_n the_o which_o we_o will_v perform_v if_o we_o be_v not_o too_o too_o ungrateful_a see_v they_o be_v so_o inestimable_a and_o manifold_a and_o yet_o he_o in_o love_n of_o they_o all_o require_v nothing_o of_o we_o but_o that_o we_o daily_o show_v ourselves_o thankful_a debtor_n yea_o in_o truth_n we_o have_v nothing_o else_o to_o return_v unto_o he_o see_v all_o we_o have_v be_v he_o already_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o though_o he_o be_v a_o king_n 3._o psal_n 16._o 3._o yet_o confess_v after_o long_a deliberation_n his_o nullity_n and_o insufficiency_n in_o this_o kind_n and_o therefore_o conclude_v that_o he_o will_v render_v unto_o he_o thanks_o 12._o psal_n 116._o 12._o and_o praise_n yea_o it_o be_v the_o end_n why_o god_n have_v give_v we_o our_o tongue_n that_o with_o they_o we_o shall_v glorify_v he_o whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o psalmist_n call_v his_o tongue_n his_o glory_n because_o it_o be_v the_o instrument_n of_o glorify_v god_n and_o therefore_o they_o be_v utter_o unworthy_a this_o excellent_a gift_n of_o speech_n wherein_o 8._o psal_n 30._o 12._o &_o 57_o 8._o we_o excel_v all_o the_o creature_n who_o do_v not_o in_o the_o use_n of_o it_o aim_v chief_o at_o this_o end_n for_o which_o it_o be_v give_v they_o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v stir_v up_o to_o thankfulness_n now_o the_o mean_n of_o yield_v unto_o god_n this_o daily_a and_o continual_a thankfulness_n be_v partly_o to_o remove_v the_o cause_n and_o occasion_n of_o ungratitude_n 15._o 1._o chro._n 17._o 16._o &_o 29._o 14_o 15._o and_o partly_o to_o use_v all_o help_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v further_v in_o this_o duty_n concern_v the_o former_a we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o pride_n and_o all_o opinion_n of_o our_o own_o merit_n which_o will_v make_v we_o to_o think_v that_o all_o which_o we_o receive_v be_v less_o than_o we_o deserve_v and_o contrariwise_o embrace_v humility_n and_o whole_o deny_v ourselves_o with_o our_o own_o work_n and_o worthiness_n and_o so_o we_o shall_v be_v thankful_a for_o the_o least_o benefit_n when_o we_o consider_v that_o they_o be_v more_o than_o we_o deserve_v second_o we_o must_v not_o attribute_v the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o 17._o psal_n 127._o
and_o stretch_v out_o our_o hand_n towards_o he_o if_o iniquity_n be_v in_o our_o 14._o job_n 11._o 13_o 14._o hand_n we_o must_v put_v it_o away_o and_o not_o let_v wickedness_n dwell_v in_o our_o tabernacle_n for_o if_o we_o do_v not_o wash_v and_o make_v we_o clean_o and_o put_v away_o the_o evil_a of_o our_o do_n but_o come_v before_o he_o defile_v in_o our_o sin_n then_o though_o we_o spread_v forth_o our_o hand_n 16._o esa_n 1._o 15_o 16._o god_n will_v hide_v his_o eye_n from_o we_o and_o when_o we_o make_v many_o prayer_n he_o will_v not_o hear_v cap._n xiiii_o of_o such_o thing_n as_o be_v require_v as_o essential_a unto_o prayer_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o must_v pray_v in_o truth_n with_o attention_n and_o not_o with_o wander_a thought_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o action_n many_o thing_n be_v require_v both_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o substance_n and_o circumstance_n of_o the_o former_a 3._o 1._o john_n 5._o 14._o jam._n 4._o 3._o sort_n be_v the_o essential_o of_o prayer_n as_o 1._o in_o general_a that_o it_o be_v according_a to_o god_n reveal_v will_n for_o if_o we_o frame_v not_o our_o prayer_n according_a to_o this_o rule_n we_o shall_v go_v awry_o and_o ask_v amiss_o obtain_v nothing_o more_o especial_o there_o be_v require_v that_o we_o worship_v god_n internal_o with_o our_o heart_n as_o well_o as_o external_o with_o our_o body_n and_o that_o we_o pour_v forth_o our_o soul_n unto_o he_o in_o our_o prayer_n as_o hannah_n 41._o 1._o sam._n 1._o 15._o psalm_n 25._o 1._o lam._n 3._o 41._o do_v so_o as_o we_o may_v say_v with_o david_n unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n i_o lift_v up_o my_o soul_n and_o with_o the_o afflict_a church_n let_v we_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n with_o our_o hand_n unto_o god_n in_o the_o heaven_n for_o god_n be_v a_o spirit_n and_o will_v be_v worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n 13._o joh._n 4._o 24._o prou._n 23._o 26._o jer._n 29._o 13._o and_o above_o all_o other_o service_n he_o require_v the_o service_n of_o the_o heart_n see_v all_o other_o without_o it_o be_v but_o mere_a hypocrisy_n neither_o can_v we_o hope_v to_o obtain_v any_o thing_n at_o god_n hand_n unless_o our_o prayer_n proceed_v from_o sincere_a and_o upright_a heart_n see_v he_o have_v limit_v his_o promise_n of_o hear_v only_o to_o such_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n the_o lord_n be_v near_o unto_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o 18._o psal_n 145._o 18._o he_o to_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o truth_n let_v we_o therefore_o take_v heed_n when_o we_o call_v upon_o god_n that_o our_o prayer_n be_v in_o truth_n and_o not_o only_o the_o word_n of_o the_o mouth_n but_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o to_o this_o end_n that_o we_o do_v with_o like_a care_n avoid_v pray_v with_o a_o lie_a tongue_n and_o deceitful_a lip_n when_o as_o we_o 7._o psal_n 17._o 1._o and_o 119._o 7._o ask_v those_o thing_n with_o our_o mouth_n which_o we_o desire_v not_o in_o our_o heart_n like_o those_o hypocritical_a israelite_n of_o who_o the_o lord_n complain_v that_o they_o have_v speak_v lie_v against_o he_o not_o cry_v unto_o he_o with_o their_o heart_n when_o 14._o hos_fw-la 7._o 13_o 14._o they_o howl_v upon_o their_o bed_n second_o pray_v with_o wander_a thought_n have_v when_o we_o direct_v our_o speech_n in_o prayer_n unto_o god_n our_o mind_n and_o heart_n rove_a about_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o our_o earthly_a affair_n without_o either_o respect_n to_o god_n presence_n or_o the_o suit_n that_o we_o have_v in_o hand_n for_o this_o be_v a_o gross_a abuse_n of_o god_n majesty_n which_o we_o be_v ashamed_a to_o offer_v to_o our_o superior_n yea_o even_o to_o our_o equal_n speak_v unto_o they_o and_o yet_o not_o mind_v what_o we_o say_v it_o discover_v great_a irreverence_n and_o neglect_v of_o god_n glorious_a presence_n who_o behold_v the_o secret_n of_o our_o heart_n see_v how_o far_o they_o and_o our_o tongue_n be_v one_o from_o another_o it_o argue_v great_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n when_o as_o we_o thus_o approach_v into_o his_o presence_n and_o offer_v unto_o he_o such_o heartless_a sacrifice_n not_o fear_v that_o dreadful_a speech_n seal_v and_o confirm_v by_o such_o a_o terrible_a example_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v sanctify_v and_o glorify_v in_o they_o that_o come_v nigh_o he_o either_o in_o his_o mercy_n or_o in_o his_o 3._o levit._fw-la 10._o 2_o 3._o judgement_n it_o make_v prayer_n to_o be_v no_o prayer_n but_o lip-labour_n and_o the_o wind_n of_o word_n which_o be_v not_o the_o language_n of_o the_o mouth_n but_o the_o speech_n of_o the_o heart_n it_o cause_v we_o to_o spend_v our_o labour_n in_o vain_a when_o as_o we_o mind_n not_o what_o we_o say_v for_o how_o shall_v god_n vouchsafe_v to_o understand_v our_o suit_n when_o as_o we_o ourselves_o will_v take_v no_o notice_n of_o they_o or_o how_o shall_v he_o give_v we_o his_o rich_a grace_n of_o great_a value_n when_o as_o we_o so_o mean_o esteem_v they_o that_o we_o can_v cold_o and_o careless_o ask_v they_o at_o his_o hand_n and_o not_o think_v they_o worthy_a the_o mind_v and_o affect_v in_o our_o soul_n and_o heart_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v with_o all_o diligence_n banish_v out_o of_o our_o mind_n all_o wander_a thought_n and_o the_o mean_n hereof_o and_o yet_o see_v through_o the_o malice_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o our_o own_o corruption_n we_o be_v even_o at_o our_o best_a apt_a to_o fall_v into_o this_o foul_a infirmity_n let_v we_o with_o 11._o jer._n â—2_n 40._o psal_n 86._o 11._o all_o care_n and_o diligence_n look_v to_o our_o heart_n when_o we_o perform_v this_o duty_n and_o earnest_o desire_v the_o lord_n to_o tie_v they_o fast_o unto_o himself_o in_o the_o bond_n of_o his_o fear_n that_o they_o may_v not_o in_o this_o holy_a exercise_n slip_v aside_o and_o depart_v from_o he_o and_o if_o we_o find_v our_o sinful_a flesh_n so_o sluggish_a and_o secure_a so_o worldly_a and_o earthly-minded_n that_o it_o dull_v our_o devotion_n and_o steal_v and_o carry_v every_o hand_n while_n our_o heart_n away_o after_o thing_n impertinent_a if_o not_o worldly_a and_o carnal_a i_o think_v it_o a_o good_a course_n in_o our_o private_a prayer_n to_o repeat_v that_o again_o in_o which_o we_o be_v distract_v labour_v in_o our_o repetition_n to_o call_v our_o heart_n back_o to_o join_v with_o our_o voice_n see_v hereof_o come_v a_o double_a benefit_n first_o that_o we_o shall_v have_v our_o suit_n more_o powerful_o offer_v unto_o god_n when_o as_o they_o be_v propound_v in_o this_o hearty_a manner_n and_o second_o hereby_o we_o shall_v tame_v the_o flesh_n and_o make_v it_o not_o so_o eager_a to_o interrupt_v we_o in_o these_o holy_a duty_n when_o as_o the_o spiritual_a part_n impose_v upon_o it_o this_o punishment_n by_o way_n of_o revenge_n for_o its_o sloth_n and_o worldliness_n to_o make_v it_o to_o continue_v so_o much_o the_o long_o at_o this_o exercise_n unto_o which_o natural_o it_o be_v so_o backward_o and_o averse_a and_o not_o to_o feed_v itself_o upon_o any_o worldly_a thought_n wherein_o it_o whole_o delight_v till_o it_o have_v first_o wait_v on_o the_o spirit_n and_o suffer_v it_o without_o interruption_n to_o refresh_v itself_o with_o this_o heavenly_a breakfast_n let_v we_o meditate_v also_o on_o that_o glorious_a presence_n before_o who_o we_o stand_v who_o look_v not_o so_o much_o to_o the_o phrase_n of_o our_o word_n and_o the_o well-running_a stile_n of_o our_o speech_n as_o to_o the_o discourse_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o heart_n which_o be_v so_o full_a of_o distraction_n and_o senseless_a rave_n and_o roving_n from_o the_o matter_n one_o while_o speak_v to_o god_n and_o as_o it_o be_v with_o the_o same_o breath_n and_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o a_o sentence_n break_v off_o and_o speak_v to_o the_o world_n jumble_v and_o confuse_o mingle_v thing_n spiritual_a and_o carnal_a heavenly_a and_o earthly_a holy_a and_o profane_a how_o can_v it_o be_v but_o ugly_a and_o misshapen_v in_o his_o sight_n be_v like_o anticke-worke_n consist_v of_o monstrous_a composition_n wherein_o the_o body_n of_o a_o bird_n and_o the_o tail_n of_o a_o serpent_n the_o face_n and_o forepart_n of_o a_o man_n and_o the_o hind-part_n and_o leg_n of_o a_o beast_n or_o the_o tail_n of_o a_o fish_n be_v join_v together_o let_v we_o think_v upon_o the_o excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o those_o gift_n and_o grace_n which_o in_o our_o prayer_n we_o desire_v of_o god_n and_o how_o infinite_o they_o excel_v those_o worldly_a vanity_n which_o satan_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n do_v cast_v into_o our_o mind_n to_o distract_v we_o in_o our_o suit_n unto_o who_o suggestion_n it_o be_v no_o less_o folly_n to_o listen_v then_o
5_o 6_o 7._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 14_o 15._o drive_v with_o the_o wind_n and_o toss_v to_o and_o fro_o neither_o let_v that_o man_n think_v that_o he_o shall_v receive_v any_o thing_n of_o the_o lord_n now_o the_o best_a mean_n to_o strengthen_v this_o our_o faith_n when_o we_o come_v to_o pray_v be_v utter_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o righteousness_n and_o cast_v away_o all_o opinion_n of_o our_o own_o work_n and_o worthiness_n to_o ground_v our_o faith_n whole_o upon_o god_n power_n and_o all-sufficiency_n his_o truth_n in_o his_o promise_n his_o infinite_a mercy_n love_n and_o goodness_n towards_o we_o &_o the_o perfect_a merit_n &_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n neither_o must_v we_o look_v to_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o repentance_n and_o other_o grace_n necessary_o require_v in_o those_o that_o pray_v with_o hope_n to_o be_v hear_v but_o to_o their_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n nor_o upon_o faith_n itself_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o excellency_n and_o degree_n of_o it_o as_o think_v thereby_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n but_o as_o it_o be_v the_o condition_n upon_o which_o all_o the_o promise_n be_v make_v and_o the_o alone_a instrument_n whereby_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n be_v apply_v unto_o us._n but_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o faith_n we_o have_v speak_v before_o and_o therefore_o refer_v the_o reader_n to_o that_o which_o have_v be_v say_v §._o sect._n 5_o that_o we_o must_v pray_v in_o humility_n and_o with_o reverence_n and_o fervency_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o heart_n there_o be_v diverse_a thing_n require_v first_o humility_z whereby_o we_o abase_v ourselves_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n unfeigned_o acknowledge_v that_o we_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o tread_v upon_o the_o earth_n or_o to_o look_v up_o unto_o heaven_n much_o less_o to_o appear_v in_o god_n glorious_a presence_n or_o to_o make_v any_o suit_n and_o supplication_n unto_o he_o and_o therefore_o reject_v all_o pharisaical_a conceit_n of_o our_o own_o work_n and_o worthiness_n we_o be_v to_o confess_v with_o abraham_n that_o we_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o ash_n with_o jacob_n that_o we_o be_v less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n 15._o gen._n 18._o 27._o &_o 32_o 10._o psal_n 22_o 6._o esa_n 6._o 22._o luk_n 15._o 21._o luk._n 18._o 13._o 1._o tim._n 1._o 15._o with_o david_n that_o we_o be_v worm_n and_o no_o man_n with_o esay_n that_o we_o be_v man_n of_o pollute_a lip_n with_o the_o prodigal_a son_n that_o we_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v god_n child_n with_o the_o publican_n that_o we_o be_v miserable_a sinner_n yea_o with_o the_o apostle_n paul_n that_o of_o all_o sinner_n we_o be_v the_o chief_a and_o this_o humility_n will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o confirm_v our_o faith_n in_o this_o assurance_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v receive_v into_o grace_n and_o favour_n with_o god_n and_o that_o he_o will_v hear_v and_o grant_v all_o our_o petition_n for_o he_o will_v look_v unto_o he_o that_o be_v poor_a and_o of_o a_o contrite_a spirit_n 17._o esa_n 66._o 2._o psal_n 34._o 18._o esa_n 57_o 15._o psal_n 51._o 17._o psal_n 9_o 12._o &_o 10._o 17._o he_o be_v near_o unto_o he_o and_o will_v dwell_v with_o he_o with_o this_o sacrifice_n of_o a_o break_a and_o contrite_a heart_n wherein_o he_o chief_o delight_v he_o be_v make_v propitious_a and_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o hear_v his_o suit_n for_o he_o forget_v not_o the_o cry_n of_o the_o humble_a but_o he_o hear_v their_o prayer_n and_o will_v prepare_v their_o heart_n and_o will_v cause_v his_o ear_n to_o hear_v as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v the_o second_o thing_n require_v in_o our_o heart_n be_v reverence_n unto_o which_o david_n exhort_v serve_v the_o lord_n with_o reverence_n 11_o psal_n 2._o 11_o and_o rejoice_v with_o tremble_v and_o perform_v in_o his_o own_o practice_n in_o 7._o psal_n 5_o 7._o thy_o fear_n say_v he_o will_v i_o worship_v towards_o thy_o holy_a temple_n the_o which_o reverence_n may_v be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n glorious_a presence_n before_o who_o we_o stand_v who_o be_v present_a with_o we_o see_v all_o our_o action_n and_o how_o we_o behave_v ourselves_o in_o his_o service_n and_o be_v infinite_a both_o in_o justice_n and_o power_n to_o punish_v we_o if_o we_o take_v his_o name_n in_o vain_a and_o abuse_v his_o holy_a ordinance_n in_o perform_v unto_o he_o a_o formal_a cold_a and_o careless_a service_n and_o also_o in_o mercy_n goodness_n and_o bounty_n if_o we_o worship_v he_o aright_o and_o second_o if_o we_o consider_v withal_o our_o own_o baseness_n and_o vileness_n unto_o who_o notwithstanding_o god_n of_o his_o infinite_a grace_n and_o mercy_n vouchsafe_v this_o high_a honour_n and_o inestimable_a prerogative_n to_o come_v into_o his_o glorious_a presence_n and_o to_o make_v our_o suit_n know_v unto_o he_o the_o three_o thing_n require_v be_v fervency_n of_o affection_n and_o zealous_a devotion_n whereby_o we_o do_v with_o all_o earnestness_n desire_v to_o have_v all_o our_o sin_n pardon_v &_o our_o want_n supply_v &_o with_o all_o hearty_a cheerfulness_n without_o dulness_n and_o drowsiness_n coldness_n and_o weariness_n continue_v in_o this_o exercise_n unto_o which_o we_o attain_v by_o come_v unto_o a_o true_a sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o want_n which_o infer_v a_o urgent_a necessity_n to_o have_v they_o pardon_v and_o these_o supply_v and_o by_o consider_v the_o excellency_n necessity_n and_o profit_n of_o this_o action_n and_o the_o fruit_n that_o come_v of_o it_o which_o be_v far_o to_o be_v prefer_v before_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n cap._n xv._o of_o the_o circumstance_n of_o prayer_n and_o of_o their_o quantity_n and_o quality_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o our_o gesture_n and_o voice_n in_o prayer_n and_o these_o be_v the_o essential_a duty_n belong_v unto_o prayer_n beside_o which_o there_o be_v other_o which_z be_v circumstantial_a and_o 40._o 1._o 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it_o for_o he_o search_v the_o secret_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o reins_n but_o for_o the_o example_n and_o edification_n of_o other_o as_o in_o public_a prayer_n and_o for_o the_o intention_n of_o our_o own_o affection_n the_o attention_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o stir_v up_o of_o our_o devotion_n in_o our_o private_a prayer_n which_o notwithstanding_o must_v be_v do_v with_o this_o caution_n that_o see_v private_a prayer_n must_v be_v make_v in_o secret_a we_o must_v not_o speak_v aloud_o in_o our_o closet_n or_o chamber_n so_o as_o other_o may_v hear_v and_o understand_v we_o or_o at_o least_o we_o must_v not_o 6._o matth._n 6._o 6._o do_v it_o to_o this_o end_n see_v it_o be_v but_o gross_a hypocrisy_n which_o we_o must_v not_o only_o avoid_v but_o even_o the_o very_a
have_v betimes_o perform_v this_o duty_n private_o by_o themselves_o cap._n xvii_o of_o sing_v psalm_n and_o read_v the_o scripture_n in_o the_o family_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o sing_n of_o psalm_n be_v enjoin_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o practise_v by_o the_o faithful_a unto_o prayer_n we_o adjoine_v that_o holy_a exercise_n of_o sing_v psalm_n in_o the_o family_n which_o though_o it_o be_v not_o in_o practice_n next_o in_o order_n according_a to_o ordinary_a use_n yet_o i_o will_v not_o sever_v it_o from_o the_o former_a see_v it_o be_v a_o religious_a duty_n and_o like_v unto_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n whereby_o we_o praise_v god_n and_o render_v unto_o he_o thanks_n for_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o though_o it_o be_v not_o tie_v unto_o any_o part_n of_o the_o day_n nor_o yet_o every_o day_n to_o be_v necessary_o perform_v and_o though_o in_o no_o family_n it_o be_v always_o alike_o seasonable_a as_o in_o the_o time_n of_o mourning_n for_o some_o private_a or_o public_a 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paul_n likewise_o exhort_v we_o to_o speak_v unto_o the_o lord_n in_o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a 13._o eph._n 5._o 19_o jam._n 5._o 13._o song_n sing_v and_o make_v melody_n in_o our_o heart_n to_o the_o lord_n of_o which_o we_o have_v the_o saint_n of_o god_n in_o all_o age_n example_n for_o our_o imitation_n in_o the_o time_n both_o of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n and_o in_o the_o pure_a age_n of_o the_o primitive_a church_n who_o be_v complain_v on_o to_o the_o persecute_v emperor_n for_o their_o diligent_a performance_n of_o this_o duty_n day_n and_o night_n yea_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o at_o the_o celebration_n of_o his_o last_o supper_n be_v say_v with_o his_o disciple_n to_o have_v conclude_v that_o holy_a action_n with_o sing_v of_o a_o psalm_n which_o example_n that_o we_o may_v imitate_v let_v we_o further_o consider_v in_o the_o next_o place_n that_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o rouse_v up_o our_o drowsy_a and_o dead_a heart_n and_o by_o 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and_o burn_a sacrifice_n final_o 3._o verse_n 13._o 14._o apoc._n 5._o 9_o &_o 14._o 3._o it_o be_v a_o heavenly_a exercise_n of_o the_o glorify_a saint_n which_o we_o shall_v perform_v with_o they_o in_o that_o place_n of_o joy_n and_o happiness_n if_o we_o take_v delight_n in_o it_o whilst_o we_o live_v in_o the_o earth_n §._o sect._n 2_o how_o we_o may_v sing_v psalm_n in_o a_o right_a manner_n now_o if_o we_o will_v perform_v this_o in_o a_o acceptable_a manner_n our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o it_o be_v do_v with_o our_o soul_n as_o well_o as_o our_o tongue_n and_o lip_n and_o first_o with_o our_o mind_n both_o understanding_n what_o we_o sing_v so_o as_o we_o may_v say_v with_o the_o apostle_n i_o will_v sing_v with_o the_o spirit_n and_o i_o will_v sing_v with_o the_o understanding_n also_o and_o apply_v our_o mind_n unto_o it_o with_o due_a attention_n &_o not_o suffer_v they_o to_o be_v carry_v with_o wander_a thought_n second_o we_o must_v sing_v with_o our_o heart_n also_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n speak_v to_o yourselves_o in_o psalm_n sing_v 19_o eph._n 5._o 19_o and_o make_v melody_n in_o your_o heart_n unto_o the_o lord_n which_o elsewhere_o he_o call_v sing_v with_o grace_n in_o our_o heart_n to_o the_o lord_n the_o which_o david_n practise_v 16._o col._n 3._o 16._o i_o will_v praise_v thou_o say_v he_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n and_o this_o we_o shall_v do_v if_o we_o 138._o psal_n 138._o do_v apply_v and_o fit_v they_o to_o the_o matter_n of_o the_o psalm_n and_o put_v on_o the_o same_o affection_n which_o david_n have_v in_o pen_v they_o as_o humility_n in_o the_o confession_n of_o sin_n fervency_n of_o desire_n in_o petition_n and_o suit_n alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n in_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n assent_n and_o belief_n in_o prophecy_n and_o prediction_n teachablenesse_n and_o willingness_n to_o learn_v in_o doctrine_n and_o instruction_n readiness_n to_o obey_v in_o commandment_n and_o exhortation_n etc._n etc._n and_o at_o all_o time_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n reverence_n of_o god_n majesty_n in_o who_o presence_n we_o perform_v this_o duty_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o apply_v his_o imprecation_n which_o be_v utter_v by_o a_o prophetical_a spirit_n against_o those_o who_o be_v desperate_a enemy_n to_o god_n as_o well_o as_o david_n against_o our_o private_a enemy_n with_o a_o revengeful_a desire_n that_o those_o evil_n may_v befall_v they_o see_v our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v we_o to_o pray_v for_o they_o but_o we_o must_v either_o make_v use_n of_o they_o for_o doctrine_n and_o instruction_n or_o if_o we_o apply_v they_o it_o must_v not_o be_v against_o particular_a person_n but_o against_o all_o those_o whatsoever_o who_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o wisdom_n know_v to_o be_v desperate_a enemy_n unto_o he_o and_o his_o church_n second_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o do_v not_o make_v it_o a_o bodily_a exercise_n sing_v psalm_n for_o 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christ_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o public_a prayer_n be_v most_o effectual_a for_o the_o obtain_n of_o all_o god_n grace_n now_o as_o prayer_n general_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o further_o we_o in_o all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n so_o especial_o that_o which_o be_v public_a when_o as_o many_o of_o god_n saint_n and_o servant_n be_v meet_v together_o in_o his_o holy_a assembly_n do_v joint_o with_o one_o heart_n and_o voice_n implore_v the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o his_o good_a spirit_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o serve_v he_o in_o all_o christian_a duty_n for_o if_o the_o prayer_n of_o one_o alone_o do_v offer_v unto_o god_n a_o holy_a kind_n of_o violence_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o moses_n so_o as_o he_o seem_v unable_a to_o deny_v 10._o exod._n 32._o 10._o and_o reject_v they_o because_o he_o have_v gracious_o bind_v himself_o by_o his_o free_a and_o infallible_a promise_n to_o hear_v and_o grant_v they_o how_o powerful_a must_v the_o prayer_n of_o the_o whole_a congregation_n need_v be_v to_o prevail_v with_o god_n in_o any_o suit_n make_v according_a to_o his_o will_n see_v he_o have_v tie_v himself_o to_o hear_v and_o help_v they_o by_o more_o special_a promise_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n if_o two_o of_o you_o shall_v agree_v on_o earth_n as_o touch_v any_o thing_n that_o they_o shall_v 20._o mat._n 18._o 19_o 20._o ask_v it_o shall_v be_v do_v for_o they_o of_o my_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n for_o where_o two_o or_o three_o be_v gather_v together_o in_o my_o name_n there_o be_o i_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o so_o the_o lord_n have_v promise_v that_o he_o will_v cause_v his_o servant_n to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o grant_n of_o their_o suit_n by_o special_a favour_n which_o they_o shall_v make_v unto_o he_o in_o his_o own_o house_n i_o will_v bring_v they_o say_v he_o to_o my_o holy_a mountain_n and_o 7._o esa_n 56._o 7._o make_v they_o joyful_a in_o my_o house_n of_o prayer_n their_o burn_a offering_n and_o sacrifice_n shall_v be_v accept_v upon_o my_o altar_n for_o my_o house_n shall_v be_v call_v a_o house_n of_o prayer_n for_o all_o people_n upon_o which_o promise_v make_v by_o god_n solomon_n at_o the_o consecration_n of_o the_o 33_o 1._o king_n 8._o 30_o 33_o temple_n ground_v his_o prayer_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v in_o special_a manner_n hear_v the_o suit_n and_o supplication_n of_o his_o servant_n public_o assemble_v in_o his_o temple_n to_o call_v upon_o he_o and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n content_v not_o himself_o with_o his_o own_o prayer_n or_o the_o private_a suit_n of_o other_o that_o he_o may_v still_o be_v preserve_v for_o the_o service_n of_o
of_o salvation_n 2._o psal_n 116._o 12._o &_o 150._o 2._o and_o praise_v he_o who_o be_v so_o worthy_a to_o be_v praise_v praise_v he_o in_o his_o noble_a act_n praise_v he_o according_a to_o his_o excellent_a greatness_n praise_v he_o in_o his_o power_n and_o truth_n praise_v he_o for_o all_o his_o grace_n and_o goodness_n bless_v and_o magnify_v he_o for_o all_o his_o former_a benefit_n and_o his_o christ_n through_o who_o they_o be_v all_o confer_v upon_o thou_o and_o especial_o as_o by_o present_a occasion_n thou_o be_v bind_v for_o that_o he_o have_v give_v unto_o thou_o the_o grace_n of_o repentance_n and_o renew_v and_o increase_v it_o by_o this_o present_a exercise_n gracious_o assist_v and_o enable_v thou_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o bring_v it_o to_o good_a issue_n praise_v therefore_o the_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n 1._o psal_n 103._o 1._o and_o all_o that_o be_v within_o i_o praise_v his_o holy_a name_n and_o now_o with_o these_o praise_n offer_v and_o recommend_v thyself_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o thy_o gracious_a god_n and_o faithful_a saviour_n who_o be_v all-sufficient_a to_o keep_v thou_o unto_o the_o end_n and_o in_o the_o end_n thou_o be_v not_o worthy_a worthless_a soul_n his_o receive_n and_o own_v but_o so_o much_o the_o rather_o offer_v thyself_o unto_o he_o who_o be_v able_a to_o make_v thou_o worthy_a devote_v and_o consecrate_v thyself_o whole_o unto_o his_o service_n and_o resolve_v to_o glorify_v and_o please_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o because_o thy_o resolution_n be_v weak_a thy_o power_n small_a and_o thy_o best_a endeavour_n full_a of_o imperfection_n make_v thy_o service_n as_o acceptable_a as_o thou_o can_v by_o offer_v thy_o heart_n with_o it_o and_o do_v all_o that_o thou_o can_v do_v willing_o and_o cheerful_o desire_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o good_a spirit_n to_o direct_v and_o guide_v rule_n and_o over-rule_v thou_o in_o all_o thy_o thought_n and_o desire_n word_n and_o work_n that_o they_o may_v in_o some_o measure_n answer_n unto_o thy_o resolution_n and_o be_v please_v and_o acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n especial_o desire_v his_o help_n that_o the_o practice_n of_o thy_o repentance_n may_v be_v suitable_a to_o thy_o meditation_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o thy_o life_n that_o more_o and_o more_o sorrow_v for_o thy_o sin_n thou_o may_v have_v daily_o more_o cause_n to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n and_o thy_o own_o salvation_n and_o that_o turn_n from_o they_o and_o return_v to_o thy_o god_n thou_o may_v more_v and_o more_o glorify_v he_o by_o bring_v forth_o better_o and_o more_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n and_o now_o return_v unto_o thy_o rest_n o_o my_o soul_n for_o the_o lord_n have_v deal_v bountiful_o with_o thou_o repose_v thyself_o secure_o under_o the_o shadow_n of_o 7._o psal_n 116._o 7._o his_o wing_n who_o be_v able_a to_o defend_v thou_o and_o to_o cause_v thou_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o garboil_n and_o desperate_a danger_n to_o dwell_v in_o safety_n god_n be_v thy_o refuge_n and_o 8._o psal_n 4._o 8._o strength_n a_o very_a present_a help_n in_o trouble_n he_o have_v make_v thou_o to_o hear_v joy_n and_o gladness_n that_o the_o bone_n which_o he_o have_v break_v may_v rejoice_v thou_o do_v sow_v in_o tear_n 1._o psal_n 46._o 1._o but_o he_o have_v cause_v thou_o to_o reap_v in_o joy_n thou_o do_v go_v forth_o weep_v bear_v 6._o psal_n 126._o 5_o 6._o precious_a seed_n but_o thou_o be_v come_v again_o rejoice_v bring_v thy_o sheaf_n with_o thou_o bless_v therefore_o the_o lord_n all_o his_o work_n in_o all_o place_n of_o his_o dominion_n bless_v the_o 22._o psal_n 103._o 22._o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n cap._n xxiii_o of_o the_o three_o private_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v consideration_n and_o examination_n of_o our_o estate_n §._o sect._n 1_o how_o consideration_n and_o examination_n differ_v the_o three_o private_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v consideration_n and_o examination_n both_o which_o be_v in_o truth_n but_o branch_n of_o meditation_n yea_o the_o former_a if_o we_o take_v it_o in_o the_o large_a extent_n differ_v little_a or_o nothing_o from_o it_o see_v we_o may_v be_v say_v either_o to_o meditate_v or_o consider_v of_o any_o thing_n when_o we_o thorough_o and_o deliberate_o ponder_v and_o weigh_v it_o in_o our_o mind_n with_o all_o the_o circumstance_n belong_v to_o it_o but_o here_o we_o will_v take_v it_o in_o a_o more_o strict_a sense_n as_o it_o ponder_v those_o thing_n which_o near_o concern_v our_o estate_n and_o so_o it_o be_v much_o like_a unto_o examination_n although_o if_o we_o speak_v proper_o and_o distinct_o there_o be_v some_o difference_n between_o they_o for_o consideration_n be_v yet_o as_o we_o here_o handle_v it_o more_o general_a extend_v to_o all_o thing_n that_o concern_v we_o past_a present_a and_o to_o come_v but_o examination_n proper_o meddle_v not_o with_o thing_n to_o come_v but_o search_v out_o 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but_o because_o we_o often_o fail_v in_o it_o and_o do_v thing_n rash_o and_o without_o due_a advice_n therefore_o we_o be_v necessary_o to_o use_v the_o latter_a and_o to_o examine_v what_o before_o we_o consider_v not_o our_o afterwit_n be_v better_a than_o our_o fore-wit_n that_o so_o we_o may_v reform_v what_o be_v amiss_o and_o return_v into_o the_o right_a way_n out_o of_o which_o we_o have_v err_v yet_o because_o i_o will_v not_o make_v this_o already_o long_a treatise_n over-tedious_a to_o the_o reader_n but_o chief_o because_o many_o point_n and_o proof_n be_v coincident_a belong_v to_o they_o both_o i_o will_v not_o divide_v they_o in_o my_o discourse_n but_o handle_v they_o together_o and_o the_o rather_o because_o i_o have_v already_o speak_v of_o the_o generality_n of_o consideration_n in_o which_o it_o chief_o differ_v from_o this_o other_o of_o examination_n in_o the_o former_a tract_n of_o meditation_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o examination_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v this_o examination_n or_o consideration_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o serious_a weigh_v and_o ponder_a of_o those_o thing_n which_o near_o concern_v we_o in_o our_o spiritual_a estate_n or_o the_o diligent_a search_n and_o trial_n of_o our_o estate_n how_o they_o stand_v between_o god_n and_o we_o in_o matter_n concern_v his_o glory_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n the_o which_o examination_n be_v hold_v after_o a_o solemn_a manner_n in_o the_o court_n of_o conscience_n and_o in_o god_n presence_n we_o sit_v as_o judge_n upon_o ourselves_o to_o give_v sentence_n according_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o the_o evidence_n of_o our_o own_o conscience_n either_o with_o or_o against_o ourselves_o concern_v those_o thing_n which_o we_o have_v do_v or_o leave_v undo_v good_a or_o evil_n in_o which_o trial_n by_o help_n of_o memory_n and_o conscience_n our_o register_n and_o witness_v we_o review_v and_o take_v a_o survey_n of_o all_o that_o we_o have_v do_v in_o the_o 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2._o tim._n 3._o 15._o 2_o john_n ver_fw-la 1_o 4._o our_o learning_n that_o we_o through_o patience_n and_o comfort_n of_o the_o scripture_n may_v have_v hope_n the_o apostle_n john_n likewise_o write_v to_o child_n young_a and_o old_a man_n plain_o impli_v that_o no_o age_n be_v exempt_v but_o even_o little_a child_n must_v read_v that_o they_o may_v be_v season_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n truth_n from_o their_o tender_a age_n like_o young_a timothy_n and_o the_o child_n of_o the_o elect_a lady_n and_o so_o be_v train_v up_o in_o the_o way_n which_o they_o shall_v choose_v when_o they_o be_v old_a they_o will_v not_o depart_v from_o it_o and_o have_v this_o sound_a foundation_n of_o knowledge_n lay_v they_o may_v have_v the_o build_n of_o faith_n and_o piety_n more_o easy_o erect_v and_o set_v up_o in_o they_o and_o young_a man_n also_o must_v read_v the_o scripture_n that_o be_v arm_v with_o this_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n they_o may_v be_v the_o better_o enable_v to_o 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neither_o let_v any_o man_n pretend_v that_o the_o scripture_n be_v of_o such_o difficulty_n and_o so_o hard_a to_o be_v understand_v that_o private_a man_n must_v not_o presume_v to_o 4._o psal_n 19_o 7_o 8._o pro._n 1._o 4._o read_v they_o see_v they_o have_v plain_o teach_v we_o that_o the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n inlighten_v the_o eye_n and_o make_v wise_a the_o simple_a and_o wise_a solomon_n tell_v we_o that_o this_o be_v one_o chief_a end_n of_o his_o pen_n that_o portion_n of_o holy_a scripture_n that_o he_o may_v give_v subtlety_n that_o be_v more_o than_o common_a knowledge_n to_o the_o simple_a and_o to_o the_o young_a man_n knowledge_n and_o discretion_n so_o that_o though_o the_o scripture_n find_v man_n simple_a and_o ignorant_a yet_o they_o do_v not_o leave_v they_o so_o see_v they_o
scripture_n and_o other_o religious_a book_n yea_o though_o we_o be_v like_o many_o of_o the_o jew_n so_o conversant_a in_o the_o book_n of_o god_n that_o we_o can_v say_v the_o most_o of_o it_o by_o heart_n and_o be_v able_a to_o tell_v precise_o how_o many_o word_n and_o letter_n be_v contain_v in_o it_o all_o this_o will_v yield_v unto_o we_o no_o spiritual_a nourishment_n nor_o make_v we_o to_o thrive_v any_o whit_n in_o grace_n and_o godliness_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v come_v with_o a_o purpose_n to_o make_v good_a use_n of_o all_o we_o read_v final_o in_o our_o preparation_n we_o must_v come_v to_o read_v with_o a_o purpose_n and_o resolution_n to_o draw_v all_o we_o read_v unto_o our_o own_o particular_a use_n either_o for_o the_o inform_v of_o our_o judgement_n or_o sanctify_v of_o our_o affection_n or_o reform_v of_o our_o life_n by_o put_v those_o good_a duty_n in_o practice_n which_o we_o know_v and_o learn_v the_o which_o purpose_n david_n express_v in_o these_o word_n teach_v i_o o_o lord_n the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n and_o i_o will_v keep_v they_o unto_o 33._o psal_n 119._o 33._o the_o end_n otherwise_o we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n that_o god_n will_v by_o our_o read_n inlighten_v our_o mind_n and_o increase_v our_o knowledge_n for_o why_o shall_v be_v give_v we_o more_o if_o we_o make_v no_o good_a use_n of_o that_o we_o have_v yea_o why_o shall_v he_o not_o rather_o take_v away_o his_o talon_n if_o we_o hide_v it_o unprofitable_o in_o a_o napkin_n or_o at_o least_o leave_v it_o with_o we_o to_o increase_v our_o account_n and_o with_o it_o our_o punishment_n for_o the_o servant_n that_o know_v his_o master_n will_n and_o do_v it_o not_o shall_v be_v 47._o luk._n 12._o 47._o beat_v with_o many_o stripe_n let_v therefore_o as_o one_o exhort_v the_o holy_a scripture_n demetriad_n sint_fw-la ergo_fw-la divine_a scripture_n semper_fw-la in_o manibus_fw-la tuis_fw-la &_o iugiter_fw-la ment_fw-la volâ—â—ntur_fw-la etc._n etc._n hyer_n a_o 〈…〉_o iâ—â—_n scripturas_fw-la sacras_fw-la lege_fw-la ut_fw-la semper_fw-la memineris_fw-la dei_fw-la illa_fw-la verba_fw-la esse_fw-la qui_fw-la legem_fw-la suâ—m_fw-la non_fw-la solùm_fw-la sciri_fw-la sed_fw-la etiam_fw-la impleri_fw-la iubet_fw-la etc._n etc._n ad_fw-la demetriad_n be_v always_o in_o thy_o hand_n and_o meditate_v on_o they_o in_o thy_o mind_n yet_o do_v not_o think_v it_o sufficient_a for_o thou_o to_o have_v god_n law_n in_o thy_o memory_n if_o thou_o forget_v they_o in_o thy_o work_n but_o therefore_o know_v they_o that_o thou_o may_v do_v what_o thou_o know_v for_o not_o the_o hearer_n of_o the_o law_n be_v just_a before_o god_n but_o the_o doer_n of_o it_o be_v justify_v and_o as_o the_o same_o author_n persuade_v in_o another_o place_n so_o read_v the_o holy_a scripture_n as_o that_o thou_o always_o remember_v they_o to_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n who_o require_v not_o only_o that_o we_o shall_v know_v his_o law_n but_o also_o fulfil_v and_o obey_v it_o for_o it_o profit_v not_o to_o know_v such_o thing_n as_o aught_o to_o be_v do_v and_o not_o to_o do_v they_o thou_o use_v well_o thy_o read_n of_o divinity_n if_o thou_o set_v it_o as_o a_o glass_n before_o thou_o that_o thy_o soul_n may_v behold_v itself_o by_o look_v in_o it_o and_o may_v either_o amend_v deformity_n and_o blemish_n or_o more_o adorn_v itself_o where_o it_o be_v already_o beautiful_a §._o sect._n 4_o that_o we_o must_v pray_v before_o we_o read_v last_o that_o we_o may_v perform_v both_o the_o preparation_n and_o action_n the_o better_a we_o must_v lift_v up_o our_o heart_n and_o when_o in_o respect_n of_o place_n and_o company_n we_o convenient_o can_v our_o voice_n also_o desire_v in_o some_o short_a and_o pithy_a prayer_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v assist_v we_o in_o this_o exercise_n by_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n that_o thereby_o it_o may_v become_v effectual_a for_o the_o enlighten_v of_o our_o mind_n with_o save_v knowledge_n the_o inform_v of_o our_o judgement_n the_o sanctify_a of_o our_o affection_n the_o nourish_a and_o increase_v of_o our_o faith_n repentance_n and_o all_o sanctify_a grace_n and_o the_o strengthen_n of_o we_o in_o the_o inner_a man_n unto_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a and_o christian_a life_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o holy_a name_n and_o comfort_n and_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o which_o invocation_n of_o god_n holy_a name_n be_v necessary_a before_o the_o read_n of_o the_o word_n for_o we_o be_v natural_o blind_a and_o therefore_o have_v need_n to_o pray_v with_o david_n open_v my_o eye_n o_o lord_n that_o i_o may_v see_v the_o wonderful_a thing_n of_o the_o law_n naturally_n we_o understand_v not_o the_o thing_n 18._o psal_n 119._o 18._o of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n neither_o can_v we_o know_v they_o because_o they_o be_v spiritual_o discern_v 14._o 1._o cor._n 2._o 11_o 14._o and_o it_o be_v only_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n that_o know_v the_o thing_n of_o god_n and_o 13._o luk._n 11._o 13._o reveal_v they_o unto_o we_o which_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o hope_v to_o obtain_v then_o by_o fervent_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n cap._n xxx_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o action_n of_o read_v that_o we_o may_v profit_v by_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o end_n at_o which_o we_o must_v aim_v in_o our_o read_n and_o thus_o much_o concern_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v require_v in_o our_o preparation_n in_o the_o action_n of_o read_v diverse_a point_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v the_o first_o be_v the_o end_n which_o we_o must_v propound_v unto_o ourselves_o in_o it_o which_o be_v either_o principal_a or_o subordinate_a the_o principal_a end_n which_o we_o must_v aim_v at_o in_o this_o exercise_n be_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n namely_o that_o hereby_o know_v his_o will_n we_o may_v glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n by_o yield_a obedience_n unto_o it_o and_o by_o put_v in_o practice_n the_o thing_n which_o he_o require_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n the_o subordinate_a end_n be_v general_o the_o edification_n of_o ourselves_o and_o our_o brethren_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o their_o and_o our_o own_o soul_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n attend_v unto_o read_v 16._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 13_o 16._o and_o continue_v therein_o for_o in_o so_o do_v thou_o shall_v both_o save_v thyself_o and_o those_o that_o hear_v thou_o more_o especial_o we_o must_v read_v the_o scripture_n to_o those_o end_n for_o which_o the_o holy_a ghost_n have_v commend_v they_o unto_o we_o as_o useful_a and_o profitable_a and_o first_o for_o doctrine_n and_o instruction_n in_o which_o regard_n 16._o 2._o tim._n 3._o 16._o we_o be_v to_o read_v they_o for_o the_o further_o enlighten_v of_o our_o mind_n and_o inform_v of_o our_o judgement_n in_o the_o knowledge_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o god_n will_n that_o we_o may_v be_v direct_v thereby_o in_o all_o our_o way_n for_o the_o lead_n of_o our_o life_n in_o such_o a_o course_n as_o may_v in_o all_o thing_n be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n for_o we_o be_v natural_o blind_a and_o ignorant_a and_o walk_v in_o darkness_n and_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n we_o know_v not_o what_o to_o choose_v and_o what_o to_o refuse_v but_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v a_o lamp_n unto_o our_o foot_n and_o a_o light_n unto_o our_o 105._o psal_n 119._o 105._o path_n which_o shine_v unto_o we_o in_o this_o darkness_n guide_v our_o foot_n into_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n of_o which_o light_n if_o we_o deprive_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v pass_v our_o 79._o luk._n 1._o 79._o life_n in_o a_o more_o than_o egyptian_a darkness_n and_o grope_v at_o noon_n day_n shall_v easy_o be_v mislead_v into_o all_o sin_n and_o error_n according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n for_o the_o soul_n to_o be_v without_o knowledge_n it_o be_v not_o good_a and_o he_o who_o want_v 2._o pro._n 19_o 2._o this_o light_n to_o guide_v he_o haste_v with_o 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cor._n 2._o 10_o 11._o even_o so_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n know_v no_o man_n but_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o whatsoever_o god_n make_v know_v unto_o we_o of_o his_o secret_a counsel_n he_o reveyl_v it_o unto_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n for_o the_o spirit_n search_v all_o thing_n yea_o the_o deep_a thing_n 18._o apoc._n 3._o 18._o of_o god_n he_o be_v that_o spiritual_a eye-salue_n wherewith_o christ_n anoynt_v our_o eye_n that_o we_o may_v see_v it_o be_v he_o which_o by_o his_o secret_a whisper_n as_o it_o be_v a_o voice_n behind_o we_o teach_v we_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n say_v 21._o esa_n 31._o 21._o this_o be_v the_o way_n walk_v you_o in_o it_o but_o yet_o this_o voice_n be_v not_o hear_v of_o all_o but_o the_o faithful_a only_o who_o ear_n god_n have_v open_v this_o heavenly_a light_n shine_v not_o to_o all_o in_o all_o place_n but_o only_o in_o goshen_n to_o the_o true_a israel_n of_o god_n all_o other_o still_o remain_v in_o a_o more_o than_o egyptian_a darkness_n and_o to_o whosoever_o it_o appear_v it_o teach_v they_o to_o deny_v 12._o tit._n 2._o 11_o 12._o ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n &_o to_o live_v sober_o and_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n this_o spiritual_a and_o divine_a schoolmaster_n teach_v not_o all_o man_n but_o those_o that_o true_o fear_v god_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n the_o meek_a will_v he_o guide_v in_o judgement_n and_o the_o meek_a will_v he_o teach_v 12._o psal_n 25._o 12._o his_o way_n and_o again_o what_o man_n be_v he_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n he_o shall_v he_o teach_v in_o the_o way_n that_o he_o shall_v choose_v and_o to_o such_o alone_a who_o medirate_n in_o 100_o psal_n 117._o 99_o
be_v agreeable_a to_o god_n will_v and_o christ_n our_o advocate_n and_o master_n of_o request_n to_o prefer_v they_o unto_o god_n in_o our_o behalf_n not_o plead_v our_o desert_n but_o his_o own_o merit_n and_o his_o father_n promise_n but_o also_o this_o high_a court_n of_o request_n night_n and_o day_n open_a unto_o uâ—_n that_o in_o all_o our_o necessity_n we_o may_v make_v our_o suit_n and_o supplication_n know_v unto_o god_n with_o confidence_n and_o assurance_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v hear_v and_o grant_v §._o sect._n 2_o the_o seven_o main_a privilege_n be_v that_o god_n grant_v unto_o they_o the_o mean_n to_o build_v they_o up_o in_o grace_n unto_o salvation_n the_o seven_o privilege_n peculiar_a to_o the_o godly_a be_v that_o god_n grant_v unto_o they_o the_o mean_n to_o build_v they_o up_o in_o grace_n and_o to_o bring_v they_o to_o salvation_n with_o heart_n to_o use_v they_o and_o the_o inward_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o they_o become_v profitable_a and_o effectual_a to_o their_o end_n the_o which_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v first_o of_o the_o public_a mean_n as_o hear_v the_o word_n sacrament_n and_o prayer_n which_o the_o most_o in_o the_o world_n have_v not_o at_o all_o but_o those_o only_a that_o live_v in_o the_o church_n of_o which_o the_o few_o and_o least_o number_n enjoy_v they_o to_o their_o use_n and_o benefit_n either_o because_o they_o neglect_v and_o contemn_v they_o or_o use_v they_o after_o a_o cold_a careless_a and_o formal_a manner_n without_o any_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o profit_v by_o they_o want_v in_o themselves_o faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o also_o the_o inward_a co-operation_n of_o 9_o esa_n 6._o 9_o god_n holy_a spirit_n to_o bless_v and_o sanctify_v they_o to_o their_o use_n by_o reason_n whereof_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o after_o they_o have_v long_o be_v partaker_n of_o god_n holy_a â—dinances_n they_o be_v never_o the_o better_a but_o remain_v as_o ignorant_a and_o full_a of_o â—fidelity_n as_o impenitent_a and_o unprofitable_a as_o they_o be_v at_o the_o first_o yea_o in_o â—uth_n much_o the_o worse_o see_v for_o want_n of_o faith_n and_o preparation_n the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n which_o be_v in_o it_o own_o nature_n god_n strong_a 16._o math._n 11._o 21._o rom._n 1._o 16._o power_n to_o theiâ—_n salvation_n and_o the_o savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n become_v unto_o they_o the_o satur_n of_o death_n to_o their_o deep_a condemnation_n and_o the_o sacrament_n 29._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 16._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 29._o which_o be_v the_o â—ale_n of_o salvation_n through_o their_o unworthy_a receive_n of_o it_o seal_v unto_o â—em_v judgement_n and_o condemnation_n yea_o even_o their_o prayer_n themselves_o aâ—_n turn_v into_o sin_n while_o they_o know_v not_o how_o to_o pray_v as_o they_o ought_v â—th_v faith_n and_o fervency_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n but_o draw_v near_o unto_o 13._o esa_n 29._o 13._o god_n with_o thâ—r_a lip_n only_o when_o as_o their_o heart_n be_v far_o from_o he_o whereas_o unto_o the_o godâ—_n they_o be_v great_a and_o inestimable_a privilege_n because_o the_o lord_n by_o his_o spirit_n stir_v up_o their_o appetite_n to_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o 2._o psal_n 42._o 1_o 2._o they_o and_z giveth_z grace_n to_o use_v they_o aright_o after_o that_o manner_n as_o have_v before_o be_v sheâ—ed_v mix_v faith_n with_o they_o whereby_o they_o become_v profitable_a 2._o heb._n 4._o 2._o and_o that_o â—ot_n only_o a_o justify_n faith_n without_o which_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o 6._o heb._n 11._o 6._o please_v god_n but_o â—_o special_a faith_n or_o branch_n of_o the_o other_o whereby_o they_o use_v god_n holy_a orâ—ances_n without_o doubt_v assure_v themselves_o that_o he_o will_v according_a â—o_o his_o gracious_a promise_n accompany_v their_o diligent_a careful_a 6._o jam._n 1._o 6._o and_o conscionable_a use_n of_o the_o outward_a mean_n with_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o make_v they_o effectual_a for_o the_o enrich_n of_o their_o soul_n with_o all_o spiritual_a and_o sanctify_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a of_o their_o everlasting_a salvation_n and_o second_o the_o godly_a have_v this_o privilege_n more_o peculiar_a uâ—to_n themselves_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o private_a mean_n before_o speak_v of_o as_o watchfulness_n meditation_n examination_n of_o themselves_o private_a prayer_n and_o tâ—e_v rest_n see_v scarce_o any_o but_o they_o use_v they_o or_o if_o they_o do_v slight_o cold_o and_o to_o no_o purpose_n whereas_o god_n give_v they_o grace_n to_o use_v they_o aright_o and_o with_o a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o profit_n by_o they_o the_o which_o he_o also_o satisfi_v while_o by_o the_o inward_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n he_o make_v they_o powerful_a and_o effectual_a for_o their_o spiritual_a nourishment_n and_o the_o enrich_n of_o their_o soul_n with_o all_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n and_o this_o also_o may_v be_v a_o effectual_a reason_n to_o move_v we_o to_o godliness_n that_o we_o may_v enjoy_v these_o great_a privilege_n and_o not_o only_o have_v and_o use_v they_o with_o other_o but_o also_o have_v they_o bless_v and_o sanctify_v by_o god_n spirit_n that_o they_o may_v become_v profitable_a and_o effectual_a to_o our_o salvation_n without_o which_o our_o nourishment_n itself_o will_v turn_v to_o poison_n and_o god_n holy_a ordinance_n which_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o life_n and_o happiness_n be_v abuse_v by_o we_o for_o want_v of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n will_v but_o harden_v we_o in_o our_o sin_n and_o so_o increase_v our_o condemnation_n and_o punishment_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o eight_o main_a privilege_n iâ—_n that_o they_o shall_v persevere_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n unto_o salvation_n the_o eight_o privilege_n peculiar_a to_o the_o godly_a be_v that_o they_o shall_v persevere_v in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n unto_o the_o end_n and_o howsoever_o through_o the_o violence_n of_o the_o tentation_n of_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o their_o own_o frailty_n and_o corruption_n they_o have_v many_o slip_n and_o fall_v yet_o they_o shall_v never_o fall_v away_o and_o though_o they_o err_v sometime_o out_o of_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n into_o the_o byway_n of_o sin_n yet_o they_o return_v into_o it_o again_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o redeem_v this_o lose_a time_n with_o more_o than_o ordinary_a diligence_n in_o god_n service_n so_o that_o though_o there_o may_v be_v and_o be_v some_o ill_a premise_n in_o their_o life_n which_o true_o fear_v god_n yet_o they_o always_o make_v a_o good_a conclusion_n though_o they_o have_v many_o rub_n in_o the_o â—beay_n yet_o at_o length_n they_o come_v safe_o to_o their_o journey_n end_n and_o though_o â—hey_n have_v many_o fault_n and_o fail_n in_o their_o life_n yet_o they_o be_v always_o bleâ—d_v in_o their_o death_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n mark_v the_o perfect_a â—n_n and_o behold_v 37._o psal_n 37._o 37._o the_o upright_o for_o the_o end_n of_o that_o man_n be_v peace_n and_o that_o of_o thâ—_n preacher_n though_o a_o sinner_n do_v ill_o a_o hundred_o time_n and_o his_o day_n be_v prolong_v yet_o sure_o i_o know_v it_o shall_v be_v well_o with_o they_o that_o fear_v god_n which_o fear_v befoâ—â—_n he_o the_o which_o their_o perseverance_n in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n unto_o the_o end_n â—_o not_o ground_v upon_o themselves_o or_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o grace_n which_o â—ey_n have_v receive_v for_o then_o it_o be_v but_o a_o poor_a privilege_n which_o woulâ—_n every_o day_n be_v subject_a to_o lose_v but_o upon_o the_o power_n and_o promise_n of_o gâ—d_n his_o nature_n and_o attribute_n the_o intercession_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n assist_v and_o strengthen_v they_o for_o it_o be_v god_n whicâ—â—stablisheth_v we_o 21._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 21._o in_o christ_n it_o be_v his_o strength_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o stande_v â—st_z against_o all_o 12._o eph._n 6._o 10_o 12._o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n it_o be_v his_o power_n â—hereby_o we_o be_v 4._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 4._o keep_v through_o faith_n unto_o salvation_n and_o though_o we_o be_v able_a tâ—_n do_v nothing_o of_o ourselves_o yet_o we_o can_v with_o the_o apostle_n do_v all_o thing_n though_o the_o power_n 3_o col._n 3._o 3_o of_o christ_n which_o strengthen_v we_o neither_o be_v our_o spiritual_a lifâ—_n in_o our_o own_o custody_n but_o it_o be_v hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v it_o stand_v not_o upon_o the_o strength_n of_o our_o own_o free_a will_n but_o of_o god_n will_n and_o as_o our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o this_o be_v the_o father_n will_n that_o of_o â—ll_a which_o he_o have_v 39_o joh._n 6._o 39_o give_v he_o he_o shall_v not_o lose_v one_o but_o
whereby_o our_o joy_n shall_v be_v according_a to_o their_o innumerable_a number_n multiply_v and_o increase_v there_o we_o shall_v enjoy_v the_o company_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o in_o his_o perfect_a glory_n and_o that_o which_o shall_v be_v the_o top_n and_o perfection_n of_o all_o our_o happiness_n we_o shall_v have_v the_o vision_n and_o fruition_n of_o god_n himself_o the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n who_o be_v infinite_a in_o goodness_n glory_n beauty_n excellency_n wisdom_n power_n &_o all_o perfection_n will_v be_v the_o full_a consummation_n of_o all_o our_o joy_n and_o happiness_n which_o bless_a estate_n we_o shall_v enjoy_v not_o for_o a_o thousand_o or_o many_o thousand_o million_o of_o year_n but_o these_o pleasure_n shall_v last_v for_o evermore_o 11._o psal_n 16._o 11._o and_o of_o this_o kingdom_n there_o shall_v be_v no_o end_n all_o which_o point_n i_o do_v here_o 4._o joh._n 6._o 51._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 4._o but_o brief_o touch_v have_v entreat_v of_o they_o at_o large_a in_o another_o place_n only_o let_v we_o here_o take_v notice_n that_o this_o rich_a privilege_n and_o incomparable_a 23._o christian_n warfare_n the_o 2._o part_n lib._n 3._o cap._n 3._o 4_o etc._n etc._n rom._n 6._o 23._o happiness_n belong_v not_o to_o all_o or_o the_o great_a part_n of_o man_n but_o be_v peculiar_a to_o the_o faithful_a who_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o though_o eternal_a life_n be_v the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n and_o he_o may_v bestow_v it_o where_o he_o will_v yet_o he_o give_v it_o not_o unto_o any_o who_o he_o do_v not_o first_o fit_n for_o it_o indue_a they_o with_o grace_n before_o he_o advance_v they_o to_o glory_n and_o work_a holiness_n in_o they_o who_o 14._o heb._n 12._o 14._o he_o purpose_v to_o bring_v unto_o happiness_n without_o which_o no_o man_n shall_v see_v god_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v though_o we_o be_v not_o save_v and_o glorify_v for_o a_o godly_a life_n but_o for_o the_o merit_n and_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n yet_o we_o be_v not_o save_v without_o it_o see_v it_o be_v the_o way_n which_o lead_v we_o unto_o this_o place_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n in_o which_o if_o we_o travail_n not_o we_o can_v never_o come_v to_o the_o end_n of_o our_o journey_n it_o be_v a_o free_a inheritance_n but_o yet_o give_v to_o none_o who_o have_v not_o approve_v themselves_o the_o child_n of_o god_n by_o resemble_v their_o father_n in_o holiness_n 34._o matth._n 25._o 34._o and_o righteousness_n it_o be_v not_o wolf_n or_o goat_n that_o must_v feed_v in_o this_o heavenly_a pasture_n but_o only_o the_o sheep_n of_o christ_n who_o stand_v at_o his_o right_a 27._o joh._n 10._o 27._o hand_n and_o none_o be_v in_o this_o number_n but_o those_o which_o hear_v his_o voice_n and_o follow_v he_o and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n call_v this_o heavenly_a happiness_n a_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n not_o only_o because_o it_o be_v purchase_v by_o the_o righteousness_n 8._o 2._o tim._n 4._o 8._o and_o obedience_n of_o christ_n but_o also_o because_o it_o be_v give_v to_o none_o but_o the_o righteous_a and_o their_o righteousness_n not_o by_o merit_n but_o of_o grace_n be_v crown_v with_o it_o so_o he_o tell_v we_o that_o we_o must_v first_o be_v free_v from_o 22._o rom._n 6._o 22._o the_o service_n of_o sin_n and_o become_v servant_n to_o god_n bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n before_o we_o can_v attain_v unto_o that_o end_n of_o everlasting_a life_n the_o which_o above_o all_o other_o reason_n shall_v powerful_o move_v we_o unto_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n in_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o see_v as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v we_o expect_v to_o receive_v a_o kingdom_n which_o can_v be_v move_v let_v we_o have_v 18._o heb._n 12._o 18._o grace_n whereby_o we_o may_v serve_v god_n acceptable_o with_o reverence_n and_o godly_a fear_n and_o so_o i_o will_v conclude_v this_o part_n of_o my_o treatise_n contain_v the_o argument_n and_o reason_n which_o may_v effectual_o persuade_v we_o to_o the_o lead_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o now_o nothing_o remain_v but_o that_o i_o entreat_v thou_o christian_n reader_n not_o slight_o to_o pass_v over_o what_o have_v be_v say_v but_o that_o thou_o consider_v and_o weigh_v serious_o these_o reason_n which_o i_o have_v produce_v and_o if_o they_o convince_v thy_o judgement_n as_o they_o must_v needs_o if_o it_o be_v not_o wilful_o blind_v that_o the_o godly_a life_n be_v most_o happy_a and_o bless_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o thy_o own_o benefit_n freedom_n from_o evil_a and_o fruition_n of_o good_a present_a comfort_n and_o future_a hope_n be_v encourage_v to_o go_v forward_o in_o this_o way_n with_o more_o diligence_n and_o great_a speed_n if_o already_o thou_o walk_v in_o it_o or_o be_v persuade_v by_o they_o if_o thou_o be_v not_o as_o yet_o enter_v into_o this_o course_n of_o christianity_n now_o to_o resolve_v of_o a_o happy_a beginning_n leave_v thy_o eager_a pursuit_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n which_o if_o nothing_o else_o yet_o miserable_a experience_n in_o the_o end_n will_v teach_v thou_o to_o be_v not_o only_o unprofitable_a but_o if_o thou_o prefer_v they_o in_o thy_o judgement_n and_o love_v they_o in_o thy_o heart_n before_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a excellency_n hurtful_a and_o pernicious_a and_o betake_v thyself_o unto_o a_o new_a course_n endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n throughout_o the_o whole_a remainder_n of_o thy_o day_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o be_v thou_o well_o assure_v that_o these_o reason_n shall_v be_v powerful_a and_o effectual_a either_o to_o persuade_v thou_o or_o to_o condemn_v thou_o and_o shall_v serve_v as_o evidence_n of_o truth_n to_o draw_v thou_o unto_o god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n or_o as_o evidence_n of_o terror_n to_o convince_v thou_o before_o god_n at_o the_o 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