his_o providence_n to_o observe_v and_o comply_v with_o they_o answer_v they_o by_o suitable_a duty_n 2._o second_o we_o look_v unto_o our_o bless_a jesus_n the_o image_n of_o the_o invisible_a god_n the_o eternal_a son_n of_o god_n he_o be_v once_o visible_a and_o see_v in_o the_o flesh_n and_o shall_v be_v so_o again_o at_o his_o second_o come_v act_v 1_o but_o now_o we_o see_v he_o not_o yet_o now_o we_o believe_v in_o he_o and_o look_v on_o he_o by_o faith_n and_o that_o we_o may_v look_v upon_o and_o behold_v this_o unseen_a jesus_n and_o by_o faith_n and_o love_n to_o enjoy_v union_n and_o communion_n with_o he_o to_o know_v he_o live_v in_o we_o and_o to_o have_v fellowship_n with_o he_o in_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n and_o in_o his_o life_n to_o receive_v of_o his_o fullness_n grace_n for_o grace_n this_o the_o saint_n aim_v at_o and_o spend_v their_o thought_n and_o care_n about_o and_o make_v this_o the_o main_a and_o principal_a work_n of_o their_o life_n phil._n 3._o 8_o 9_o 10._o that_o they_o may_v be_v join_v to_o christ_n marry_v to_o he_o engraft_v into_o he_o partake_v of_o his_o spirit_n life_n and_o grace_n that_o they_o may_v be_v conformable_a to_o he_o and_o enable_v to_o walk_v as_o he_o walk_v that_o he_o may_v sup_v with_o they_o and_o they_o with_o he_o that_o he_o may_v dwell_v in_o their_o heart_n by_o faith_n and_o take_v up_o his_o abode_n with_o they_o and_o manifest_v his_o love_n unto_o they_o that_o they_o may_v grow_v up_o in_o all_o thing_n like_v unto_o he_o these_o be_v the_o aim_n intention_n desire_n prayer_n long_n and_o constant_a endeavour_n of_o truly-gracious_a soul_n not_o to_o be_v rich_a and_o great_a and_o honourable_a in_o the_o world_n but_o to_o partake_v of_o the_o unsearchable_a riches_n of_o christ_n to_o get_v and_o possess_v jesus_n this_o pearl_n of_o great_a 〈◊〉_d to_o be_v rich_a in_o faith_n to_o have_v a_o clear_a title_n to_o â—e_a crown_n of_o life_n which_o jesus_n have_v purchase_v â—â—_o promise_a to_o live_v in_o christ_n and_o to_o please_v hoâ—â—ur_fw-fr and_o enjoy_v jesus_n this_o be_v their_o chief_a laâ—â—ur_n 3._o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v invisible_a and_o eternal_a the_o â—â—cious_a influence_n and_o operation_n of_o the_o holy_a â—host_n on_o the_o heart_n and_o spirit_n though_o the_o sect_n may_v in_o some_o sense_n be_v say_v to_o be_v visible_a â—â—_o of_o eternal_a efficacy_n yet_o the_o operation_n be_v in_o 〈◊〉_d sense_n invisible_a the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n â—â—ch_a i_o take_v to_o be_v those_o water_n of_o life_n which_o our_o use_v speak_v of_o john_n 4._o which_o spring_v up_o to_o eternal_a life_n the_o joy_n the_o comfort_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o painting_n teach_n guiding_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o â—â—iness_n and_o sealing_n of_o the_o spirit_n all_o these_o be_v inâ—â—able_a and_o eternal_a thing_n and_o these_o be_v the_o thing_n â—hat_n natural_a man_n can_v know_v nor_o discern_v 1_o cor._n 2._o â—1_n 13_o 14._o stranger_n intermeddle_v not_o with_o this_o by_o because_o stranger_n to_o it_o it_o be_v hide_v manna_n â—â—at_v these_o be_v the_o unseen_a thing_n that_o gracious_a â—als_n mind_n seek_v and_o breath_n after_o and_o always_o â—â—g_v for_o oh_o that_o they_o may_v be_v fill_v with_o the_o spirit_n fill_v with_o the_o grace_n and_o comfort_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o enjoy_v communion_n with_o the_o spirit_n 4._o the_o word_n of_o god_n the_o glorious_a gospel_n that_o be_v invisible_a and_o eternal_a not_o in_o the_o letter_n of_o it_o for_o that_o be_v to_o be_v see_v in_o the_o book_n but_o the_o mystery_n of_o â—t_a be_v hide_v mystery_n matth._n 11._o 25._o these_o thing_n be_v hide_v from_o the_o wife_n and_o prudent_a of_o the_o world_n it_o be_v true_a the_o sound_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v go_v â—ut_v abroad_o throughout_o the_o world_n but_o the_o power_n and_o efficacy_n the_o virtue_n and_o inward_a work_n of_o it_o the_o sweetness_n of_o it_o that_o be_v invisible_a to_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o body_n and_o hide_a to_o the_o world_n 1_o cor._n 2._o 9_o 10._o god_n reveal_v those_o thing_n to_o his_o people_n by_o his_o spirit_n the_o infinite_a beauty_n of_o christ_n his_o transcendent_a excellency_n the_o beauty_n of_o holiness_n the_o surpass_a sweetness_n of_o the_o promise_n the_o glory_n of_o heaven_n with_o many_o many_o other_o unspeakable_a excellency_n which_o be_v hold_v out_o in_o the_o gospel_n all_o which_o bodily_a eye_n can_v see_v nor_o carnal_a heart_n understand_v the_o powerful_a enlighten_v quicken_a transform_a nourish_a strengthen_v refresh_a and_o comfort_v power_n and_o virtue_n of_o the_o gospel_n but_o very_o few_o see_v and_o feel_v none_o but_o such_o as_o be_v spiritualise_v and_o who_o understanding_n be_v save_o enlighten_v eph._n 1._o 17_o 18_o 19_o there_o be_v great_a and_o glorious_a thing_n represent_v in_o the_o gospel_n but_o man_n understanding_n must_v be_v enlighten_v before_o they_o can_v see_v they_o life_n and_o immortality_n be_v bring_v to_o light_n by_o the_o gospel_n heaven_n and_o hell_n open_v in_o the_o gospel_n but_o not_o to_o be_v see_v by_o the_o bodily_a eye_n hence_o the_o gospel_n be_v say_v to_o be_v hide_v 2_o cor._n 4._o 4._o and_o this_o word_n abide_v for_o ever_o 1_o pet._n 1._o 25._o and_o it_o be_v a_o everlasting_a gospel_n now_o say_v the_o apostle_n we_o look_v to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o mind_n the_o glorious_a mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o feel_v the_o sweet_a and_o powerful_a effect_n of_o it_o we_o desire_v the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n that_o we_o may_v grow_v thereby_o we_o esteem_v the_o word_n of_o god_n above_o our_o necessary_a food_n job_n 23._o 12_o 13._o and_o it_o be_v sweet_a to_o we_o than_o the_o honey_n or_o hony-comb_n psal_n 19_o 9_o 5._o we_o look_v unto_o and_o mind_n all_o the_o exceed_a great_a and_o precious_a promise_n which_o be_v in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n the_o virtue_n sweetness_n and_o good_a of_o they_o be_v all_o invisible_a to_o carnal_a eye_n tell_v a_o carnal_a man_n of_o the_o goodness_n and_o sweetness_n of_o the_o promise_n it_o be_v a_o riddle_n to_o he_o give_v he_o present_a enjoyment_n he_o never_o taste_v any_o sweetness_n in_o they_o but_o true_a christian_n look_v on_o they_o as_o exceed_v rich_a thing_n and_o look_v up_o to_o they_o and_o embrace_v they_o and_o live_v upon_o they_o they_o can_v not_o â—re_n without_o they_o the_o promise_n be_v dry_a breast_n â—â—_o carnal_a heart_n they_o can_v draw_v no_o virtue_n from_o they_o but_o they_o be_v full_a breast_n to_o gracious_a soul_n â—â—il_n 27._o 13._o i_o have_v faint_v unless_o i_o have_v believe_v that_o â—â—_o in_o the_o promise_v to_o see_v the_o goodness_n of_o god_n in_o the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o live_n the_o promise_n that_o god_n will_v be_v our_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o our_o portion_n and_o exceed_v great_a reâ—ard_n gen._n 17._o 1._o that_o he_o will_v be_v a_o sun_n and_o a_o â—ield_n to_o we_o give_v we_o grace_n and_o glory_n and_o will_v withhold_v no_o good_a thing_n from_o we_o psal_n 84._o last_o promise_n of_o pardon_n of_o peace_n of_o holiness_n and_o blessedness_n of_o rest_n for_o our_o soul_n mat._n 11._o 28_o 29._o promise_n of_o his_o good_a presence_n with_o we_o in_o all_o our_o â—_z of_o support_v supply_n and_o of_o a_o gracious_a 〈◊〉_d out_o of_o all_o gracious_a soul_n trade_n in_o the_o promise_n converse_v with_o the_o promise_n these_o they_o mind_v â—nd_v rest_n upon_o and_o find_v sweetness_n and_o comfort_n in_o 6._o and_o last_o we_o look_v unto_o all_o those_o great_a and_o glorious_a thing_n which_o the_o great_a god_n have_v prepare_v for_o we_o from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n and_o which_o our_o most_o dear_a lord_n jesus_n have_v purchase_v for_o we_o by_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n oh_o the_o great_a and_o glorious_a thing_n which_o god_n our_o father_n â—ath_v prepare_v for_o we_o that_o bless_a vision_n of_o god_n that_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n that_o life_n eternal_a that_o crown_n of_o glory_n of_o life_n of_o righteousness_n that_o inheritance_n incorruptible_a undefiled_a and_o that_o saâ—â—th_v not_o away_o that_o far_o more_o exceed_a and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n that_o everlasting_a rest_n all_o these_o thing_n be_v invisible_a and_o eternal_a and_o unto_o these_o â—â—seen_a and_o eternal_a thing_n we_o say_v the_o apostle_n 〈◊〉_d and_o set_v our_o mind_n upon_o and_o also_o the_o great_a and_o glorious_a thing_n which_o our_o lord_n have_v purchase_v as_o peace_n with_o god_n his_o favour_n acceptance_n with_o he_o adoption_n sonship_n heirship_n remission_n of_o sin_n a_o heavenly_a inheritance_n these_o be_v all_o invisible_a and_o eternal_a thing_n great_a and_o wonderful_a thing_n thing_n of_o the_o great_a
so_o heb._n 10._o 34._o they_o take_v joyful_o the_o spoil_n of_o their_o good_n know_v in_o themselves_o they_o have_v in_o heaven_n a_o better_a and_o a_o more_o endure_a substance_n so_o heb._n 11._o 9_o 10_o 13._o they_o endure_v the_o condition_n of_o stranger_n and_o pilgrim_n usual_o a_o sad_a and_o troublesome_a condition_n because_o they_o look_v for_o a_o city_n a_o invisible_a eternal_a city_n they_o embrace_v the_o promise_n and_o mind_v they_o and_o to_o this_o our_o lord_n lead_v we_o in_o pronounce_v those_o blessing_n mat._n 5._o 10_o 12._o that_o great_a shall_v be_v their_o reward_n in_o heaven_n reas_n 1._o because_o the_o bless_a tendency_n the_o powerful_a efficacy_n and_o sweet_a fruit_n of_o all_o a_o christian_n trouble_n as_o to_o our_o part_n much_o depend_v on_o this_o work_n and_o duty_n perform_v by_o we_o let_v we_o mind_n this_o what_o be_v the_o tendency_n and_o fruit_n of_o a_o christian_n trouble_n see_v the_o forego_n verse_n they_o work_v for_o we_o a_o far_o more_o exceed_a and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n a_o bless_a tendency_n indeed_o sweet_a fruit_n q._n but_o how_o be_v affliction_n useful_a and_o effectual_a to_o produce_v those_o sweet_a fruit_n ans_fw-fr some_o thing_n be_v do_v on_o god_n part_n and_o some_o on_o our_o part_n on_o god_n part_n he_o make_v affliction_n useful_a to_o fit_v we_o for_o that_o weight_n of_o glory_n as_o be_v show_v before_o by_o follow_v those_o affliction_n with_o the_o blessing_n of_o his_o word_n and_o power_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o so_o make_v they_o useful_a to_o those_o happy_a end_n psal_n 94._o 12._o as_o one_a by_o discover_v embitter_a and_o cleanse_v they_o from_o sin_n deut._n 8._o 2._o gen._n 41._o 21._o 1_o kin._n 17._o 18._o isa_n 59_o 11_o 12._o 2ly_n by_o draw_v soul_n near_o to_o god_n psal_n 142._o 4_o 5._o psal_n 31._o 11_o 12_o 13_o 14._o 3ly_a by_o crucify_a their_o affection_n to_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n 4_o by_o make_v they_o more_o diligent_a and_o serious_a in_o their_o preparation_n for_o that_o state_n of_o blessedness_n thus_o god_n bless_v affliction_n but_o all_o do_v not_o lie_v on_o god_n part_n this_o blessing_n be_v attain_v by_o we_o while_o we_o look_v not_o at_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v see_v which_o be_v temporal_a but_o at_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o see_v which_o be_v eternal_a those_o blessing_n of_o affliction_n be_v not_o receive_v nor_o those_o benefit_n and_o advantage_n obtain_v by_o we_o while_o we_o stand_v look_v and_o muse_v pore_v and_o ponder_v open_a those_o thing_n which_o be_v see_v so_o long_o as_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n be_v still_o fix_v upon_o our_o visible_a loss_n and_o cross_n and_o upon_o the_o earthly_a comfort_n that_o we_o be_v deprive_v of_o and_o so_o long_o as_o our_o thought_n and_o affection_n be_v still_o set_v on_o and_o glue_v to_o those_o visible_a temporal_a thing_n so_o long_o we_o go_v without_o those_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n but_o we_o must_v look_v off_o those_o thing_n and_o look_v up_o and_o mind_n and_o meditate_v on_o those_o invisible_a eternal_a thing_n we_o must_v set_v faith_n and_o love_n and_o hope_v on_o work_n in_o view_v and_o review_v in_o consider_v and_o contemplate_v in_o apprehend_v and_o apply_v that_o far_o more_o exceed_v and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n now_o while_o we_o do_v so_o we_o be_v in_o the_o right_n and_o realy_a way_n to_o obtain_v the_o rich_a blessing_n of_o all_o our_o affliction_n and_o so_o we_o receive_v comfort_n and_o support_v under_o they_o all_o it_o be_v the_o plentiful_a harvest_n hope_v for_o and_o believe_v that_o sweeten_v the_o stormy_a seedtime_n it_o '_o be_v a_o dangerous_a mistake_n to_o expect_v too_o much_o from_o the_o creature_n and_o too_o much_o comfort_v here_o in_o this_o world_n for_o here_o be_v not_o our_o rest_n all_o man_n will_v have_v peace_n comfort_n and_o happiness_n but_o they_o will_v have_v it_o from_o the_o creature_n rather_o than_o from_o god_n psal_n 4._o 6._o believer_n themselves_o that_o will_v have_v their_o comfort_n from_o god_n yet_o will_v have_v they_o here_o also_o and_o will_v not_o stay_v for_o they_o till_o hereafter_o say_v with_o the_o disciple_n upon_o the_o mount_n it_o be_v good_a to_o be_v here_o whereas_o here_o in_o this_o world_n we_o be_v to_o have_v but_o sip_v crumb_n drop_n glance_n glimpse_n at_o most_o but_o some_o first-fruit_n of_o canaan_n that_o far_o more_o exceed_a and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n be_v reserve_v for_o the_o other_o world_n the_o inheritance_n be_v reserve_v in_o heaven_n for_o we_o 1_o pet._n 1._o 4_o 5._o and_o we_o must_v wait_v for_o our_o harvest_n be_v not_o here_o we_o be_v not_o come_v home_o it_o do_v not_o yet_o appear_v what_o we_o shall_v be_v the_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a fruit_n of_o righteousness_n come_v not_o till_o afterward_o the_o great_a reward_n the_o full_a reward_n be_v in_o heaven_n not_o here_o 2d_o reason_n be_v because_o as_o i_o think_v the_o work_n of_o save_v faith_n by_o which_o main_o we_o be_v support_v do_v not_o consist_v only_o in_o look_v backward_o on_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o payment_n of_o our_o ransom_n by_o his_o precious_a blood_n but_o also_o in_o look_v forward_o on_o the_o crown_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o glory_n he_o have_v purchase_v for_o we_o heb._n 11._o 1._o faith_n be_v the_o substance_n of_o thing_n hope_v for_o and_o the_o evidence_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v save_v faith_n be_v not_o only_o to_o believe_v what_o our_o dear_a lord_n have_v already_o do_v on_o earth_n for_o we_o in_o the_o great_a work_n of_o redemption_n but_o also_o unfeigned_o and_o firm_o to_o believe_v those_o thing_n which_o we_o never_o see_v nor_o do_v ever_o man_n see_v and_o to_o hope_n and_o look_v for_o they_o so_o real_o as_o to_o let_v go_v all_o worldly_a hope_n and_o happiness_n rather_o than_o hazard_v the_o loss_n of_o those_o invisible_a thing_n this_o be_v a_o eminent_a part_n of_o faith_n whereby_o the_o just_a do_v live_v 1_o pet._n 1._o 8._o it_o be_v upon_o our_o clear_a apprehension_n and_o firm_a expectation_n of_o that_o unseen_a and_o eternal_a felicity_n in_o the_o full_a enjoyment_n of_o the_o bless_a god_n that_o both_o our_o peace_n and_o safety_n do_v depend_v we_o can_v have_v no_o solid_a peace_n while_o we_o look_v for_o much_o comfort_n and_o content_v from_o the_o creature_n in_o this_o our_o present_a pilgrimage_n and_o prison_n for_o in_o do_v so_o we_o look_v for_o more_o in_o the_o creature_n than_o be_v in_o it_o we_o lose_v our_o comfort_n and_o then_o complain_v for_o want_v of_o they_o for_o our_o look_v for_o so_o much_o from_o they_o and_o look_v so_o much_o on_o they_o provoke_v god_n to_o take_v they_o from_o we_o and_o when_o they_o be_v go_v we_o be_v trouble_v if_o eternal_a joy_n and_o everlasting_a consolation_n be_v more_o in_o our_o mind_n if_o the_o joy_n of_o our_o lord_n matt._n 25._o 21._o be_v more_o in_o our_o thought_n and_o 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and_o hope_n of_o the_o unseen_a promise_a glory_n and_o let_v the_o thought_n of_o they_o decay_n and_o die_v away_o in_o they_o but_o also_o heighten_v their_o hope_n and_o expectation_n from_o the_o creature_n and_o earnest_o and_o eager_o pursue_v the_o same_o then_o do_v they_o most_o certain_o prepare_v for_o their_o own_o disquiet_n fear_n and_o trouble_n and_o with_o both_o hand_n draw_v calamity_n on_o themselves_o because_o they_o forsake_v the_o fountain_n of_o live_a water_n and_o hew_v out_o to_o themselves_o cistern_n break_a cistern_n that_o will_v hold_v no_o water_n all_o creature-comfort_n be_v at_o best_a but_o cistern_n and_o when_o too_o much_o love_v but_o break_a cistern_n in_o which_o be_v no_o water_n of_o
contrary_n be_v true_a of_o wicked_a person_n they_o be_v curse_v in_o soul_n when_o cross_v in_o body_n their_o outward_a perishing_n prove_v inward_a perishing_n also_o for_o then_o usual_o they_o murmur_v and_o repine_v fret_v against_o god_n and_o instrument_n then_o they_o think_v of_o sinful_a shift_n and_o unlawful_a mean_n to_o get_v out_o of_o trouble_n when_o their_o outward_a man_n be_v hurt_v by_o affliction_n they_o hurt_v their_o soul_n by_o sin_n by_o impatience_n and_o discontent_n as_o that_o wicked_a king_n who_o say_v what_o shall_v i_o wait_v upon_o god_n any_o long_o but_o now_o we_o find_v the_o servant_n of_o the_o lord_n as_o eli_n david_n job_n micah_n habakkuk_n and_o other_o when_o their_o outward_a comfort_n fail_v they_o than_o they_o submit_v to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n flee_v to_o he_o for_o supply_n trust_v in_o he_o and_o so_o by_o the_o exercise_n of_o their_o faith_n and_o patience_n their_o soul_n be_v support_v and_o strengthen_v david_n express_o confess_v that_o it_o be_v good_a for_o he_o that_o be_v for_o his_o soul_n his_o inner_a man_n that_o he_o be_v afflict_v psal_n 119._o 71._o and_o in_o the_o text_n we_o have_v the_o attestation_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o primitive_a christian_n and_o this_o be_v the_o comfort_n also_o of_o god_n people_n that_o their_o great_a outward_a evil_n through_o the_o goodness_n and_o blessing_n of_o god_n turn_v to_o their_o great_a inward_a good_a and_o this_o make_v they_o rejoice_v in_o affliction_n and_o glory_n in_o tribulation_n as_o rom._n 5._o 2._o to_o wit_n because_o of_o the_o spiritual_a benefit_n they_o receive_v by_o affliction_n and_o upon_o this_o very_a ground_n god_n give_v that_o command_n heb._n 12._o 12._o wherefore_o lift_v up_o the_o hand_n that_o hang_v down_o that_o be_v therefore_o be_v comfort_v and_o encourage_v therefore_o wherefore_o because_o of_o the_o great_a profit_n and_o sweet_a fruit_n of_o god_n chastning_n upon_o his_o people_n therefore_o lift_v up_o the_o hand_n that_o hang_v down_o as_o it_o be_v a_o comfort_n to_o a_o man_n that_o have_v a_o wound_n in_o his_o body_n to_o have_v his_o clothes_n tear_v off_o that_o so_o his_o wound_n may_v be_v heal_v so_o it_o be_v to_o have_v the_o disease_n of_o our_o soul_n cure_v though_o our_o outward_a comfort_n be_v rend_v and_o tear_v from_o we_o the_o application_n i._o for_o information_n first_o hence_o it_o appear_v that_o there_o be_v a_o great_a difference_n between_o the_o godly_a and_o ungodly_a in_o reference_n to_o affliction_n between_o the_o upright_a and_o the_o hypocrite_n the_o godly_a be_v the_o better_a the_o wicked_a be_v the_o worse_a for_o affliction_n the_o godly_a man_n gain_v in_o his_o inner_a man_n by_o his_o loss_n in_o his_o outward_a man_n but_o the_o wicked_a in_o their_o affliction_n commit_v more_o wickedness_n and_o their_o corruption_n break_v out_o more_o to_o the_o ruin_n of_o their_o soul_n the_o righteous_a hold_v on_o his_o way_n although_o brier_n and_o thorn_n yea_o lion_n be_v in_o his_o way_n that_o tear_n and_o spoil_v all_o his_o outward_a comfort_n and_o he_o that_o have_v clean_a hand_n and_o a_o clean_a heart_n grow_v strong_a and_o strong_a even_o when_o his_o outward_a man_n grow_v weak_a and_o weak_a job_n 17._o 9_o the_o wicked_a in_o affliction_n be_v like_o the_o trouble_a sea_n that_o cast_v up_o nothing_o but_o miâ—â—_n and_o dirt_n isa_n 57_o 20._o second_o that_o a_o afflict_a godly_a person_n be_v in_o a_o far_o better_a case_n than_o a_o afflict_a wicked_a person_n thâ—_n the_o affliction_n be_v of_o the_o same_o kind_n measure_n and_o degree_n because_o a_o afflict_a godly_a person_n have_v faâ—_n better_a ground_n of_o comfort_n than_o the_o other_o forth_o godly_a man_n may_v be_v confident_a that_o his_o affliction_n oâ—_n his_o outward_a man_n shall_v tend_v to_o the_o good_a of_o his_o soul_n but_o the_o ungodly_a have_v ground_n enough_o to_o fear_v that_o he_o shall_v be_v the_o worse_a for_o his_o affliction_n the_o wicked_a shall_v grow_v worse_o and_o worse_o though_o all_o thing_n may_v happen_v alike_o to_o all_o as_o to_o outward_a affliction_n yet_o the_o godly_a have_v the_o best_a on_o it_o upon_o this_o account_n that_o their_o outward_a affliction_n shall_v tend_v to_o their_o inward_a spiritual_a and_o eternal_a good_a o_o happy_a be_v the_o people_n that_o be_v in_o such_o a_o case_n that_o no_o wind_n can_v blow_v amiss_o to_o they_o but_o that_o all_o the_o cross_n and_o contrary_a wind_n that_o they_o meet_v with_o upon_o the_o stormy_a sea_n of_o this_o world_n shall_v but_o further_a they_o in_o their_o passage_n and_o hasten_v they_o to_o their_o harbour_n in_o heaven_n bless_a be_v the_o lord_n our_o god_n amen_n three_o then_o a_o gracious_a person_n have_v more_o and_o better_a ground_n of_o patience_n quietness_n and_o contentation_n under_o all_o his_o affliction_n than_o a_o wicked_a person_n have_v because_o every_o gracious_a person_n have_v good_a ground_n to_o hope_n believe_v and_o conclude_v that_o his_o good_a god_n be_v do_v he_o good_a do_v his_o soul_n good_a by_o all_o the_o trouble_n on_o his_o outward_a man_n and_o have_v ground_n to_o hope_n believe_v and_o conclude_v so_o he_o have_v good_a ground_n of_o patience_n and_o contentation_n now_o a_o child_n of_o god_n have_v good_a ground_n to_o hope_n believe_v and_o conclude_v so_o because_o he_o have_v the_o faithful_a word_n of_o the_o true_a and_o faithful_a god_n for_o to_o ground_v his_o hope_n and_o faith_n upon_o who_o have_v say_v that_o all_o thing_n shall_v work_v together_o for_o good_a to_o his_o people_n if_o all_o thing_n than_o affliction_n rom._n 8._o 28._o and_o that_o all_o thing_n be_v they_o 1_o cor._n 3._o 22_o 23._o thing_n present_a all_o their_o present_a suffering_n and_o trouble_n be_v they_o that_o be_v shall_v work_v for_o their_o spiritual_a good_a and_o god_n word_n tell_v we_o express_o hebr._n 12._o 10._o that_o all_o our_o chastisement_n be_v for_o our_o profit_n our_o great_a profit_n namely_o to_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o god_n holiness_n to_o purge_v away_o our_o sin_n isa_n 27._o 9_o to_o make_v we_o conformable_a to_o christ_n and_o to_o fit_v and_o prepare_v we_o for_o that_o far_o more_o exceed_a and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o here_o we_o have_v a_o sure_a word_n of_o promise_n the_o god_n of_o truth_n who_o can_v lie_v the_o almighty_a god_n who_o be_v able_a to_o perform_v his_o promise_n which_o promise_n flow_v from_o his_o everlasting_a love_n and_o unsearchable_a goodness_n &_o mercy_n and_o be_v found_v in_o the_o full_a satisfaction_n of_o jesus_n christ_n in_o who_o they_o be_v make_v and_o through_o who_o they_o shall_v be_v fulfil_v to_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o truth_n of_o they_o i_o say_v the_o almighty_a god_n have_v engage_v his_o word_n that_o all_o the_o suffering_n of_o his_o child_n shall_v work_v for_o the_o good_a of_o their_o soul_n which_o be_v a_o most_o firm_a ground_n of_o patience_n contentation_n and_o consolation_n to_o they_o when_o i_o can_v believe_v and_o be_v persuade_v in_o my_o soul_n that_o all_o my_o affliction_n shall_v promote_v the_o welfare_n of_o my_o soul_n i_o have_v all_o the_o reason_n in_o the_o world_n to_o be_v patient_a and_o content_a under_o they_o our_o great_a care_n must_v be_v to_o look_v to_o this_o that_o we_o be_v the_o heir_n of_o the_o promise_n and_o if_o we_o be_v in_o christ_n real_o unite_v to_o christ_n graft_v into_o he_o make_v partaker_n of_o his_o spirit_n life_n and_o grace_n then_o be_v we_o the_o heir_n of_o the_o promise_n hebr._n 6._o 17_o 18._o gal._n 3._o last_o and_o we_o be_v the_o heir_n of_o the_o promise_n we_o have_v ground_n of_o patience_n because_o god_n have_v promise_v all_o shall_v work_v for_o our_o good_a and_o then_o next_o that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a with_o patience_n to_o bear_v our_o affliction_n we_o must_v labour_v to_o keep_v these_o promise_n still_o in_o our_o eye_n look_v to_o they_o and_o to_o the_o love_n goodness_n faithfulness_n and_o all-sufficiency_n of_o god_n in_o they_o and_o look_v unto_o jesus_n through_o who_o satisfaction_n and_o mediation_n they_o come_v to_o we_o and_o labour_v to_o keep_v our_o eye_n the_o eye_n of_o faith_n and_o hope_n fix_v on_o those_o promise_n trust_v in_o god_n and_o rely_v upon_o he_o and_o so_o shall_v we_o be_v able_a in_o our_o patience_n to_o possess_v our_o soul_n and_o patience_n will_v do_v we_o great_a service_n in_o affliction_n for_o although_o it_o can_v keep_v we_o from_o misery_n it_o will_v keep_v we_o from_o be_v miserable_a for_o we_o can_v never_o be_v miserable_a so_o long_o as_o we_o have_v a_o interest_n in_o christ_n and_o through_o he_o in_o the_o promise_n now_o faith_n in_o the_o
the_o least_o cross_n or_o disappointment_n that_o do_v befall_v we_o for_o how_o little_a soever_o it_o be_v it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d father_n rod_n his_o messenger_n his_o hand_n nor_o â—ould_v we_o faint_v under_o any_o affliction_n how_o great_a and_o â—eavy_a soever_o it_o be_v because_o he_o that_o lay_v it_o on_o do_v â—_o in_o love_n to_o our_o soul_n and_o will_v lay_v on_o no_o more_o than_o he_o will_v enable_v we_o to_o bear_v for_o he_o will_v uphold_v tâ—_n with_o his_o hand_n 1._o we_o must_v not_o despise_v they_o as_o note_v before_o â—â—_o which_o i_o shall_v add_v this_o we_o be_v say_v to_o despise_v messenger_z send_v we_o when_o we_o do_v not_o bid_v he_o welcome_n nor_o comply_v with_o his_o message_n but_o turn_v he_o 〈◊〉_d without_o his_o errand_n end_v we_o must_v not_o deal_v â—â—_o with_o any_o affliction_n any_o of_o god_n messenger_n â—e_n must_v not_o be_v unwilling_a of_o affliction_n nor_o be_v discontent_v at_o they_o but_o thankful_o receive_v they_o â—â—_o token_n of_o our_o father_n love_n to_o we_o and_o as_o his_o wholesome_a physic_n which_o our_o soul_n stand_v in_o need_n â—â—_o as_o be_v also_o before_o note_v and_o to_o which_o i_o shall_v â—dd_v a_o little_a more_o because_o it_o be_v a_o hard_a thing_n to_o bid_v affliction_n welcome_a and_o to_o bless_v god_n for_o take_v as_o well_o as_o for_o give_v as_o job_n do_v and_o though_o we_o have_v no_o warrant_n to_o pray_v for_o affliction_n although_o we_o may_v pray_v that_o god_n will_v use_v all_o mean_n to_o do_v our_o soul_n good_a and_o to_o prepare_v we_o for_o glory_n yet_o they_o must_v be_v thankful_o receive_v than_o god_n send_v they_o and_o god_n be_v to_o be_v praise_v for_o they_o this_o be_v a_o hard_a lesson_n to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n who_o can_v bear_v it_o yet_o it_o be_v our_o express_a duty_n jam_fw-la 1._o 2._o count_v it_o all_o joy_n when_o you_o fall_v into_o divers_a temptation_n which_o i_o think_v main_o respect_v the_o suffering_n of_o the_o saint_n for_o christ_n in_o which_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o rejoice_v and_o be_v glad_a matth._n 5._o 12._o yet_o not_o exclude_v other_o affliction_n so_o 2_o cor._n 6._o 10._o rom._n 6._o 2_o 3._o glory_n in_o tribulation_n job_n 1._o last_o obj._n but_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o when_o affliction_n come_v on_o we_o as_o loss_n of_o our_o dear_a relation_n loss_n of_o our_o estate_n and_o liberty_n loss_n of_o health_n when_o grievous_a pain_n be_v on_o our_o body_n be_v it_o possible_a we_o can_v bid_v these_o welcome_n and_o rejoice_v in_o they_o or_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a be_v it_o necessary_a ans_fw-fr 1._o god_n himself_o grant_v that_o the_o affliction_n of_o his_o people_n be_v not_o for_o the_o present_a joyous_a but_o grievous_a heb._n 12._o 11._o not_o to_o be_v delight_v in_o god_n allow_v his_o poor_a people_n to_o complain_v and_o grieve_v under_o they_o which_o note_v his_o tenderness_n towards_o they_o he_o himself_o take_v notice_n of_o their_o affliction_n exod._n 2._o 25._o jer._n 31._o 18._o psal_n 56._o 8._o he_o tell_v their_o wander_n and_o put_v their_o tear_n into_o his_o bottle_n he_o himself_o be_v grieve_v for_o their_o affliction_n judg._n 10._o 16._o his_o bowel_n work_v towards_o they_o and_o in_o all_o their_o affliction_n he_o be_v afflict_v isa_n 63._o 9_o now_o if_o our_o affliction_n be_v grievous_a to_o god_n it_o will_v not_o displease_v he_o if_o they_o be_v grievous_a to_o we_o nay_o god_n expect_v that_o we_o shall_v grieve_v for_o grieve_v he_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o never_o find_v in_o scripture_n god_n people_n to_o be_v blame_v for_o their_o grieve_v and_o complain_v of_o their_o affliction_n unless_o they_o be_v immoderate_a god_n do_v not_o forbid_v the_o work_n of_o nature_n nay_o god_n love_v to_o see_v nature_n work_v orderly_o and_o regular_o aaron_n case_n and_o ezekiel_n be_v extraordinary_a and_o not_o to_o be_v draw_v into_o example_n chasten_v be_v a_o displease_a father_n rod_n therefore_o there_o must_v be_v a_o childlike_a grief_n shame_n and_o sorrow_n numb_a 12._o 14._o it_o be_v the_o rod_n of_o love_n there_o must_v be_v grief_n and_o love_n in_o we_o his_o child_n he_o rebuke_n and_o love_n we_o must_v grieve_v and_o love_n so_o that_o it_o must_v be_v grant_v that_o in_o the_o pain_n and_o smart_n and_o trouble_v that_o be_v on_o we_o simple_o consider_v we_o can_v rejoice_v nor_o bid_v the_o burden_n welcome_a a_o man_n shall_v have_v a_o heart_n worse_o than_o of_o a_o beast_n to_o do_v so_o nor_o be_v it_o require_v but_o the_o contrary_n be_v require_v namely_o to_o humble_v ourselves_o under_o the_o mighty_a hand_n of_o god_n and_o to_o be_v sensible_a of_o his_o stroke_n to_o be_v afflict_v and_o weep_v and_o mourn_v jam._n 4._o 8._o 2._o but_o the_o sweet_a fruit_n the_o blessing_n of_o affliction_n that_o god_n intend_v affliction_n shall_v bring_v forth_o in_o we_o which_o we_o must_v pray_v for_o hope_v for_o believe_v for_o and_o to_o which_o we_o must_v have_v a_o eye_n as_o soon_o as_o the_o affliction_n come_v this_o be_v that_o we_o must_v rejoice_v in_o and_o bless_v god_n for_o and_o so_o in_o prospect_n of_o this_o good_a fruit_n of_o this_o blessing_n and_o in_o hope_n of_o it_o we_o must_v entertain_v our_o affliction_n thankful_o as_o thus_o i_o be_o afflict_v in_o my_o relation_n in_o my_o estate_n in_o my_o body_n here_o be_v grievous_a painful_a sad_a stroke_n but_o lord_n i_o hope_v all_o this_o be_v in_o love_n to_o my_o soul_n i_o hope_v the_o fruit_n will_v be_v good_a and_o therefore_o in_o hope_n of_o the_o good_a fruit_n i_o 〈◊〉_d and_o bless_v thy_o name_n and_o most_o earnest_o but_o thâ—_n 〈…〉_z of_o all_o thy_o chastisement_n so_o that_o if_o we_o 〈◊〉_d consider_v and_o firm_o believe_v that_o our_o affliction_n we_o testimony_n of_o god_n fatherly_a love_n to_o uâ—_n and_o care_n for_o we_o as_o heb._n 11._o rev._n 3._o 19_o who_o i_o 〈◊〉_d i_o rebuke_v and_o chasten_v say_v our_o lord_n it_o be_v 〈…〉_z take_v of_o god_n wrath_n not_o to_o be_v afflict_v 〈…〉_z let_v they_o alone_o say_v god_n i_o will_v not_o 〈…〉_z luk._n 6._o 22._o and_o if_o we_o can_v 〈…〉_z affliction_n be_v the_o sign_n of_o our_o sonship_n and_o the_o sign_n of_o the_o true_a way_n to_o heaven_n that_o they_o be_v for_o our_o profit_n to_o make_v we_o conformable_a to_o christ_n and_o to_o prevent_v our_o eternal_a condemnation_n and_o that_o we_o have_v need_n of_o they_o and_o that_o they_o shall_v prepare_v we_o for_o eternal_a glory_n i_o say_v these_o thing_n firm_o believe_v and_o due_o consider_v we_o shall_v be_v able_a thankful_o to_o receive_v our_o affliction_n and_o to_o bless_v the_o lord_n in_o hope_n to_o receive_v those_o singular_a blessing_n from_o they_o rejoice_v in_o hope_n patient_a in_o tribulation_n rom._n 12._o 12._o it_o be_v our_o want_n of_o faith_n in_o god_n promise_n concern_v those_o sweet_a fruit_n of_o affliction_n that_o we_o do_v not_o cheerful_o bear_v they_o lord_n increase_v our_o 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this_o be_v but_o too_o manifest_a isa_n 55._o 2._o labour_v for_o that_o which_o be_v not_o bread_n not_o bread_n for_o their_o soul_n and_o for_o that_o which_o can_v satisfy_v their_o soul_n god_n christ_n heaven_n be_v not_o in_o all_o scarce_o in_o any_o of_o their_o thought_n psal_n 10._o 4._o &_o 49._o 11._o the_o god_n of_o this_o world_n blind_v man_n eye_n 2_o cor._n 4._o 4._o and_o the_o world_n bewitch_v man_n mind_n and_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n so_o strange_o delude_v 〈◊〉_d that_o they_o become_v mere_a slave_n and_o captive_n to_o the_o world_n ask_v any_o man_n or_o woman_n what_o thing_n be_v best_a earth_n or_o heaven_n god_n or_o the_o creature_n their_o soul_n or_o their_o body_n save_v grace_n of_o worldly_a good_n and_o all_o will_v confess_v that_o god_n be_v best_a of_o all_o and_o heaven_n better_o than_o earth_n if_o it_o be_v so_o why_o then_o be_v this_o world_n mind_v more_o than_o god_n and_o why_o be_v earth_n mind_v more_o than_o heaven_n the_o 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promise_a prepare_a inheritance_n they_o live_v in_o hope_n of_o eternal_a life_n tit._n 1._o 2._o and_o rejoice_v in_o hope_n of_o glory_n rom._n 5._o 2_o they_o live_v in_o hope_n of_o a_o better_a resurrection_n they_o groan_v after_o their_o house_n in_o heaven_n they_o seek_v a_o country_n a_o heavenly_a and_o therefore_o they_o can_v but_o mind_n and_o intend_v look_v unto_o and_o aim_v at_o those_o invisible_a eternal_a thing_n our_o natural_a life_n much_o less_o our_o spiritual_a life_n do_v not_o consist_v in_o the_o thing_n which_o we_o possess_v that_o be_v in_o visible_a temporal_a thing_n for_o in_o god_n we_o live_v move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v vi_o because_o these_o invisible_a eternal_a thing_n be_v the_o only_a thing_n that_o be_v suitable_a and_o satisfy_v to_o the_o soul_n of_o gracious_a person_n earthly_a thing_n be_v not_o suitable_a to_o heavenborn_a soul_n riches_n honour_n pleasure_n not_o suitable_a nor_o satisfy_v to_o immortal_a soul_n which_o be_v 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smite_v 3_o we_o must_v look_v unto_o and_o own_o the_o faithfulness_n of_o god_n in_o his_o chastisement_n of_o we_o when_o he_o blast_v our_o earthly_a hope_n kill_v our_o creature-comfort_n take_v away_o our_o dear_a relation_n deprive_v we_o of_o health_n ease_n liberty_n name_n estate_n yet_o he_o be_v faithful_a psal_n 119._o 75._o in_o faithfulness_n thou_o have_v afflict_v i_o god_n have_v put_v chastisement_n for_o sin_n into_o his_o covenant_n psal_n 89._o 31_o 33._o and_o have_v promise_v to_o withhold_v no_o good_a thing_n from_o his_o people_n psal_n 84._o 11._o now_o god_n see_v and_o know_v that_o chastisement_n be_v good_a for_o his_o people_n and_o shall_v work_v for_o their_o good_a therefore_o in_o very_a faithfulness_n he_o do_v correct_v they_o to_o perform_v his_o promise_n and_o fulfil_v his_o covenant_n oh_o that_o we_o can_v serious_o look_v to_o this_o faithfulness_n of_o god_n and_o believe_v that_o while_o he_o be_v afflict_v and_o chastise_v we_o he_o be_v but_o make_v good_a his_o faithful_a promise_n to_o we_o it_o will_v mighty_o support_v and_o uphold_v we_o but_o this_o be_v our_o unhappiness_n that_o in_o affliction_n we_o be_v apt_a to_o judge_v the_o quite_o contrary_a and_o to_o think_v rather_o that_o god_n be_v execute_v his_o threaten_v upon_o we_o and_o that_o breed_v trouble_v to_o we_o little_o do_v we_o think_v that_o when_o god_n strip_v we_o of_o this_o or_o that_o outward_a mercy_n and_o lay_v his_o correct_a hand_n upon_o we_o that_o now_o he_o be_v in_o all_o these_o affliction_n but_o perform_v his_o promise_n to_o we_o that_o he_o be_v do_v we_o good_a by_o these_o and_o accomplish_v all_o his_o sweet_a good_a and_o gracious_a end_n upon_o we_o and_o that_o by_o these_o affliction_n he_o be_v prepare_v we_o for_o that_o far_o more_o exceed_a and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n oh_o can_v we_o but_o believe_v this_o and_o act_v our_o faith_n upon_o god_n faithfulness_n it_o will_v help_v we_o cheerful_o to_o bear_v all_o our_o affliction_n lord_n increase_v our_o faith_n 4_o we_o must_v look_v unto_o and_o own_o the_o infinite_a mercy_n and_o tender_a compassion_n of_o the_o invisible_a eternal_a god_n in_o all_o our_o affliction_n god_n be_v the_o father_n of_o mercy_n a_o god_n of_o tender_a mercy_n of_o tender_a bowel_n his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o his_o tender_a mercy_n be_v over_o all_o his_o work_n and_o much_o more_o over_o his_o special_a workmanship_n his_o own_o child_n who_o he_o have_v beget_v and_o form_v for_o himself_o he_o be_v gracious_a and_o merciful_a exod._n 34._o 6_o 7._o plenteous_n in_o mercy_n his_o mercy_n be_v a_o great_a depth_n fury_n be_v not_o in_o he_o towards_o his_o poor_a child_n isa_n 27._o 4._o but_o pity_n and_o compassion_n psal_n 103._o 13._o his_o compassion_n fail_v not_o lam._n 3._o 22_o 23_o 24._o there_o be_v no_o revengeful_a passion_n in_o the_o most_o holy_a god_n it_o be_v he_o that_o put_v bowel_n of_o mercy_n and_o compassion_n into_o his_o creature_n and_o then_o sure_o he_o be_v full_a of_o mercy_n himself_o he_o be_v rich_a in_o mercy_n and_o of_o great_a love_n ephes_n 2._o 4._o and_o full_a of_o mercy_n the_o lord_n take_v pleasure_n in_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o in_o they_o that_o hope_v in_o his_o mercy_n psal_n 147._o 11._o behold_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o upon_o they_o that_o hope_v in_o his_o mercy_n psal_n 33._o 18._o let_v we_o act_v faith_n on_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n 5_o we_o must_v look_v unto_o and_o own_o the_o omnipotency_n and_o all-sufficiency_n of_o the_o invisible_a eternal_a god_n gen._n 17._o 1._o i_o be_o the_o almighty_a god_n rev._n 1._o 8._o the_o only_a creator_n of_o all_o thing_n out_o of_o nothing_o he_o can_v create_v salvation_n and_o deliverance_n isa_n 4._o 5._o &_o 57_o 19_o god_n be_v all-sufficient_a can_v never_o be_v at_o a_o loss_n nor_o to_o seek_v of_o way_n to_o help_v his_o people_n in_o distress_n he_o have_v infinite_a way_n of_o his_o own_o for_o help_v we_o either_o immediate_o from_o himself_o or_o by_o raise_v up_o other_o mean_n and_o those_o it_o may_v be_v very_o unlikely_a yea_o contrary_a to_o deliver_v we_o god_n be_v most_o honour_a by_o we_o when_o we_o see_v nothing_o but_o rather_o all_o contrary_a to_o that_o we_o look_v for_o refuge_n fail_v friend_n flesh_n heart_n fail_v then_o to_o shut_v our_o eye_n to_o all_o creature-helps_a and_o look_v altogether_o on_o god_n all-sufficiency_n and_o only_o rely_v on_o that_o god_n can_v convey_v himself_o more_o comfortable_o to_o we_o when_o he_o please_v without_o mean_n than_o by_o mean_n this_o our_o eye_v and_o own_v
be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o gospel_n act_v 20._o 21._o repentance_n towards_o god_n and_o faith_n towards_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n repentance_n in_o order_n to_o the_o obtain_n of_o our_o pardon_n act_v 3._o 19_o repent_v and_o be_v convert_v that_o your_o sin_n may_v be_v blot_v out_o when_o the_o time_n of_o refresh_v shall_v come_v act_n 5._o 31._o christ_n be_v exalt_v to_o be_v a_o prince_n and_o a_o saviour_n to_o give_v repentance_n and_o remission_n of_o sin_n job_n 22._o 21._o and_o by_o faith_n in_o christ_n we_o take_v hold_v of_o god_n strength_n isa_n 27._o 5._o which_o be_v the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n this_o be_v the_o strength_n of_o god_n to_o save_v sinner_n lay_v hold_v then_o on_o this_o strength_n of_o god_n viz._n the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o so_o shall_v we_o make_v peace_n with_o god_n rom._n 5._o 1._o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n we_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n make_v sure_a and_o sound_a work_n then_o in_o repentance_n and_o faith_n let_v we_o often_o try_v our_o repentance_n and_o faith_n dally_v not_o nor_o delay_n in_o this_o business_n we_o be_v all_o upon_o the_o border_n of_o eternity_n we_o be_v all_o near_a those_o invisible_a eternal_a thing_n this_o be_v the_o common_a counsel_n we_o give_v every_o body_n on_o their_o sick-bed_n you_o must_v make_v your_o peace_n with_o god_n we_o say_v but_o how_o this_o may_v be_v do_v few_o know_v or_o mind_n o_o let_v we_o mind_n those_o great_a matter_n have_v we_o unfeigned_o repent_v from_o dead_a work_n unto_o life_n be_v all_o sin_n hate_v and_o seek_v out_o be_v we_o true_o convert_v act_n 26._o 18._o &_o 3._o 19_o sound_v conversion_n a_o thorough_a change_n of_o heart_n and_o life_n be_v the_o sure_a sign_n of_o true_a repentance_n have_v we_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n the_o faith_n of_o god_n elect_n i'faith_o unfeigned_a that_o purify_v the_o heart_n work_v by_o love_n overcome_v the_o world_n unite_v to_o christ_n and_o draw_v life_n from_o he_o to_o live_v as_o he_o live_v and_o walk_v as_o he_o walk_v let_v we_o try_v our_o repentance_n by_o these_o text_n jer._n 31._o 19_o joel_n 2._o 14._o isa_n 55._o 7._o matt._n 3._o 8._o heb._n 6._o 1._o through_o examination_n of_o heart_n and_o life_n clear_a confession_n hearty_a humiliation_n self-abhorrency_a through_o reformation_n will_v prove_v our_o repentance_n true_a and_o sound_a q._n how_o shall_v i_o know_v that_o i_o have_v true_o believe_v a._n haft_v thou_o find_v it_o a_o hard_a work_n to_o believe_v a_o work_n altogether_o above_o thy_o own_o power_n haft_v thou_o see_v and_o feel_v thy_o loft_n estate_n by_o nature_n haft_v thou_o see_v the_o excellency_n of_o christ_n and_o thy_o absolute_a necessity_n of_o he_o be_v he_o most_o precious_a to_o thy_o soul_n have_v thy_o soul_n be_v draw_v to_o christ_n make_v hearty_o willing_a to_o close_v with_o christ_n upon_o his_o own_o term_n to_o take_v he_o for_o your_o only_a lord_n and_o saviour_n have_v all_o this_o be_v wrought_v in_o thou_o by_o the_o word_n do_v thou_o value_v faith_n as_o a_o jewel_n do_v thou_o rely_v on_o christ_n and_o trust_v he_o with_o all_o thing_n and_o for_o all_o thing_n do_v this_o bring_v peace_n to_o thy_o soul_n do_v thou_o draw_v life_n and_o strength_n from_o christ_n do_v thy_o faith_n in_o he_o support_v thou_o in_o trouble_n what_o service_n do_v it_o do_v thou_o in_o time_n of_o trouble_n it_o be_v the_o great_a support_n the_o poor_a saint_n have_v in_o all_o their_o affliction_n as_o heb._n 11._o throughout_o our_o great_a business_n lie_v upon_o make_v sure_a and_o clear_a the_o truth_n of_o our_o repentance_n and_o faith_n and_o we_o must_v go_v to_o god_n for_o both_o for_o they_o be_v his_o special_a gift_n also_o we_o must_v go_v to_o christ_n he_o be_v the_o author_n and_o giver_n of_o they_o act_v 5._o 31._o heb._n 12._o 1_o 2._o and_o we_o shall_v be_v often_o try_v our_o repentance_n and_o faith_n for_o without_o these_o no_o soul_n can_v ever_o attain_v unto_o salvation_n and_o with_o they_o no_o soul_n shall_v ever_o miss_v it_o the_o penitent_a believer_n be_v the_o only_a heir_n of_o the_o promise_n all_o the_o great_a and_o glorious_a thing_n of_o the_o other_o world_n which_o the_o faithful_a god_n who_o can_v lie_v have_v promise_v and_o which_o our_o bless_a jesus_n have_v purchase_v with_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n they_o do_v ill_o belong_v to_o penitent_a believer_n and_o to_o none_o else_o the_o exceed_a great_a and_o precious_a promise_n be_v those_o sweet_a breast_n of_o consolation_n which_o they_o shall_v lie_v upon_o and_o suck_v continual_o and_o by_o two_o immutable_a thing_n to_o wit_n the_o word_n and_o oath_n of_o god_n wherein_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o god_n shall_v lie_v these_o promise_n be_v confirm_v that_o the_o heir_n of_o the_o promise_n may_v have_v not_o weak_a but_o strong_a consolation_n heb._n 6._o 17._o four_o use_v for_o lamentation_n these_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v lament_v i._n the_o great_a ignorance_n of_o those_o invisible_a eternal_a thing_n our_o lord_n lament_v and_o weep_v over_o jerusalem_n for_o this_o luke_n 19_o 21_o 22._o if_o thou_o have_v know_v at_o least_o in_o this_o thy_o day_n the_o thing_n that_o belong_v to_o thy_o peace_n it_o be_v a_o lamentable_a thing_n that_o people_n live_v under_o the_o clear_a discovery_n and_o bright_a display_v of_o those_o invisible_a eternal_a thing_n shall_v yet_o be_v so_o gross_o ignorant_a of_o they_o and_o so_o unacquainted_a with_o they_o as_o god_n complain_v of_o israel_n hos_n 4._o 1_o 6._o &_o 8._o 12._o no_o knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o the_o land_n though_o it_o be_v the_o only_a land_n in_o all_o the_o world_n then_o that_o have_v the_o mean_n of_o knowledge_n hos_fw-la 8._o 12._o i_o have_v write_v to_o they_o the_o great_a thing_n of_o my_o law_n but_o they_o have_v count_v they_o strange_a thing_n look_v over_o those_o particular_n aforementioned_a and_o we_o shall_v find_v that_o there_o be_v 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