set_v forth_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o salvation_n of_o soul_n in_o the_o same_o 7._o how_o do_v faith_n see_v it_o so_o clear_o in_o all_o the_o scripture_n even_o from_o the_o time_n of_o adam_n in_o paradise_n and_o noah_n in_o the_o ark_n &_o abraham_n the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a to_o these_o day_n though_o in_o narrow_a bound_n of_o one_o house_n ark_n or_o family_n in_o the_o flourish_a estate_n of_o the_o jew_n in_o one_o people_n or_o commonwealth_n yet_o still_o a_o true_a church_n and_o company_n of_o faithful_a believer_n and_o servant_n of_o god_n but_o now_o since_o by_o god_n mercy_n in_o christ_n most_o flourish_a spread_v over_o the_o face_n of_o the_o whole_a earth_n as_o we_o both_o see_v at_o this_o day_n and_o read_v in_o the_o history_n of_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n 8._o what_o church_n or_o church_n one_o and_o the_o same_o though_o distinguish_v in_o time_n 1._o in_o the_o old_a testament_n in_o adam_n noah_n and_o abraham_n household_n and_o chief_a of_o their_o family_n in_o israel_n and_o all_o his_o son_n the_o state_n of_o the_o jew_n 2._o in_o the_o new_a testament_n among_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o jew_n many_o 1._o apostle_n 2._o disciple_n 3._o believer_n all_o nation_n else_o the_o church_n to_o the_o very_a end_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o so_o far_o as_o as_o we_o be_v disperse_v as_o those_o of_o corinth_n ephesus_n rome_n etc._n etc._n achaia_n macedonia_n antioch_n etc._n etc._n asia_n the_o 7._o church_n in_o rev._n 1._o which_o all_o together_o make_v up_o the_o catholic_a church_n 9_o what_o signify_v or_o whence_o this_o name_n church_n ecclesia_fw-la of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o call_n together_o as_o out_o of_o the_o world_n into_o the_o lord_n house_n and_o company_n so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v in_o greek_a the_o lord_n house_n whence_o name_n of_o our_o church_n and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d his_o congregation_n 10._o what_o be_v the_o church_n then_o that_o company_n of_o saint_n elect_v of_o god_n to_o eternal_a life_n call_v and_o gather_v together_o out_o of_o all_o mankind_n by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n save_v by_o the_o messiah_n christ_n and_o in_o his_o faith_n preserve_v defend_v and_o sanctify_v here_o to_o be_v glorify_v in_o heaven_n and_o out_o of_o the_o church_n there_o be_v no_o salvation_n 11._o be_v there_o but_o one_o church_n but_o one_o true_a church_n whereof_o christ_n jesus_n be_v the_o head_n yet_o of_o which_o catholic_n church_n all_o particular_a church_n profess_v the_o true_a faith_n be_v part_n and_o all_o faithful_a person_n member_n and_o all_o synagogue_n though_o they_o call_v themselves_o church_n if_o they_o want_v that_o head_n or_o the_o true_a faith_n do_v false_o challenge_v that_o title_n as_o the_o harlot_n may_v of_o a_o honest_a woman_n but_o be_v indeed_o but_o synagogue_n of_o satan_n 12._o how_o hear_v we_o then_o of_o many_o church_n even_o in_o the_o scripture_n and_o apostle_n write_n as_o the_o particular_a church_n in_o several_a country_n part_n or_o member_n of_o this_o one_o universal_a church_n in_o that_o and_o many_o other_o respect_n so_o distinguish_v and_o divide_v 13._o in_o what_o respect_n most_o usual_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o 1._o time_n the_o church_n of_o the_o 1._o jew_n and_o 2._o christians_n 2._o extent_n universal_a church_n catholic_a particular_a church_n etc._n etc._n 3._o apparent_a to_o man_n visible_a on_o earth_n in_o the_o professor_n invisible_a to_o man_n 4._o place_n heaven_n among_o the_o saint_n and_o angel_n earth_n among_o man_n 5._o exercise_n in_o it_o militant_a in_o grace_n triumphant_a in_o glory_n as_o other_o distinction_n also_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o circumstance_n may_v be_v of_o this_o one_o and_o the_o same_o church_n 14._o how_o can_v the_o jew_n church_n and_o the_o christian_n be_v one_o as_o both_o be_v unite_v in_o christ_n the_o head_n profession_n of_o the_o true_a faith_n and_o so_o elect_v call_v and_o ordain_v of_o god_n 15._o how_o can_v christ_n be_v the_o head_n or_o his_o faith_n in_o the_o church_n of_o the_o jew_n as_o the_o father_n and_o patriarch_n and_o all_o holy_a man_n before_o christ_n trust_v in_o the_o messiah_n christ_n that_o be_v to_o come_v and_o in_o that_o faith_n walk_v with_o god_n and_o attain_v heaven_n as_o all_o saint_n since_o in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o messiah_n already_o come_v so_o all_o of_o one_o faith_n and_o under_o one_o head_n 16._o be_v our_o faith_n then_o the_o same_o with_o abraham_n the_o very_a same_o in_o substance_n only_o diversify_v by_o the_o distinction_n of_o time_n and_o respect_n of_o the_o same_o messiah_n only_o exhibitum_fw-la or_o exhibendum_fw-la as_o already_o show_v or_o to_o be_v exhibit_v their_o faith_n far_o off_o and_o in_o hope_n our_o more_o plain_o and_o full_o inform_v all_o shadow_n and_o veil_v remove_v the_o substance_n present_v 17._o but_o faith_n be_v of_o thing_n not_o see_v and_o so_o be_v the_o mystery_n of_o this_o faith_n even_o in_o the_o very_a messiah_n though_o see_v with_o mortal_a eye_n yet_o much_o more_o unseen_a not_o only_o for_o his_o divinity_n but_o divine_a action_n office_n and_o doctrine_n also_o only_o apprehensible_a by_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n 18._o what_o be_v the_o particular_a church_n member_n of_o the_o univerall_a church_n of_o which_o christ_n be_v the_o head_n plant_v by_o the_o ministry_n of_o good_a man_n in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o his_o word_n in_o all_o part_n of_o the_o world_n and_o in_o all_o time_n preserve_v by_o his_o grace_n in_o one_o part_n or_o other_o so_o all_o those_o famous_a church_n of_o asia_n phrygia_n and_o pamphilia_n of_o rome_n ephesus_n corinth_n greece_n and_o general_o in_o europe_n asia_n africa_n and_o now_o america_n also_o and_o that_o be_v in_o all_o time_n as_o well_o of_o the_o father_n and_o patriarch_n even_o adam_n noah_n abraham_n moses_n the_o jew_n and_o to_o our_o time_n make_v up_o this_o one_o catholic_a church_n of_o god_n or_o to_o go_v further_o even_o all_o man_n and_o angel_n elect_a and_o save_v 19_o how_o express_v you_o the_o church_n visible_a or_o invisible_a the_o invisible_a company_n of_o saint_n elect_v of_o god_n to_o eternal_a life_n only_o know_v to_o god_n and_o not_o to_o be_v discern_v of_o man_n therefore_o call_v invisible_a whereas_o all_o professor_n of_o the_o faith_n live_v in_o the_o church_n and_o see_v in_o that_o society_n charity_n bind_v we_o to_o acknowledge_v as_o the_o outward_a sign_n and_o profession_n show_v to_o be_v the_o church_n and_o which_o we_o call_v the_o visible_a church_n 20._o be_v the_o visible_a church_n perfect_a nothing_o less_o for_o as_o she_o be_v in_o the_o unclean_a world_n she_o must_v needs_o be_v corrupt_v with_o that_o air_n and_o in_o she_o be_v vessel_n of_o honour_n and_o dishonour_n and_o so_o as_o in_o regard_n of_o both_o she_o be_v call_v a_o net_n mat._n 13._o 47._o yet_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o better_a part_n also_o call_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n 21._o how_o those_o other_o distinction_n of_o the_o church_n as_o in_o respect_n of_o place_n heaven_n where_o saint_n and_o angel_n and_o earth_n where_o man_n be_v member_n of_o it_o so_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o exercise_n on_o earth_n the_o church_n militant_a yet_o in_o her_o spiritual_a warfare_n and_o under_o the_o cross_n but_o aspire_v towards_o heaven_n the_o triumphant_a part_n thither_o already_o aspire_v have_v past_o the_o trouble_n of_o the_o world_n in_o joy_n and_o felicity_n both_o together_o when_o complete_a and_o unite_a make_v up_o the_o catholic_a church_n 22._o how_o say_v catholic_n in_o regard_n of_o universality_n of_o time_n place_n and_o person_n as_o well_o as_o catholic_a doctrine_n of_o truth_n therein_o propound_v 23._o how_o holy_a in_o regard_n of_o the_o holiness_n there_o to_o be_v find_v in_o the_o head_n christ_n the_o lord_n impart_v holiness_n to_o the_o member_n holy_a father_n elect_v it_o holy_a ghost_n sanctify_v it_o holy_a faith_n profess_v in_o it_o holy_a scripture_n teach_v in_o it_o sacrament_n and_o ceremony_n prayer_n and_o action_n use_v and_o exercise_v in_o it_o life_n and_o conversation_n of_o the_o member_n in_o comparison_n of_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o world_n 24._o what_o be_v note_n of_o the_o true_a church_n the_o true_a preach_v of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o right_a use_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n which_o can_v be_v well_o exercise_v but_o under_o a_o godly_a discipline_n and_o join_v with_o holy_a life_n and_o conversation_n 25._o how_o be_v this_o prove_v for_o that_o thereby_o the_o church_n be_v call_v together_o and_o distinguish_v from_o all_o other_o company_n whatsoever_o the_o word_n be_v the_o mean_n the_o sacrament_n
strength_n 35._o how_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n see_v by_o adhere_v to_o he_o so_o with_o all_o our_o mind_n see_v in_o know_v believe_a in_o remember_v he_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n in_o trust_v hope_v fear_v and_o rejoice_v in_o he_o soul_n in_o humility_n and_o submission_n patience_n and_o obedience_n gratitude_n and_o thankfulness_n to_o he_o strength_n to_o the_o uttermost_a of_o body_n and_o soul_n in_o all_o good_a duty_n to_o his_o honour_n 36._o how_o in_o general_n be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n consider_v 1._o for_o the_o measure_n 1._o simple_o without_o measure_n and_o as_o before_o with_o all_o heart_n mind_n soul_n and_o strength_n comparatè_fw-la 2._o comparatè_fw-fr above_o all_o thing_n else_o matth._n 10._o 37._o luke_n 14_o 26._o 2._o the_o manner_n absolute_o and_o first_o our_o friend_n in_o the_o lord_n second_o our_o foe_n for_o the_o lord_n hence_o rise_v zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n opposite_a to_o this_o 1._o either_o in_o the_o defect_n want_v of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n with_o all_o our_o heart_n above_o all_o thing_n hatred_n of_o god_n and_o his_o grace_n increase_v by_o sin_n 2._o disorder_n love_v ourselves_o above_o god_n and_o his_o commandment_n the_o world_n in_o the_o riches_n pleasure_n pride_n and_o other_o carnal_a thing_n 37._o what_o be_v we_o to_o consider_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n the_o matter_n god_n and_o his_o truth_n and_o goodness_n reveal_v the_o measure_n according_a to_o our_o call_n mean_n time_n allot_v the_o manner_n spiritual_a and_o holy_a knowledge_n in_o humility_n and_o effectual_a to_o grace_v and_o salvation_n opposite_a to_o this_o in_o the_o excess_n curiosity_n wise_a above_o sobriety_n the_o defect_n 1._o exceed_o ignorance_n simple_o affect_v 2._o in_o a_o sort_n a_o small_a measure_n of_o knowledge_n too_o little_a for_o the_o quantity_n and_o 3._o for_o the_o quantity_n a_o literal_a or_o speculative_a knowledge_n without_o care_n or_o conscience_n of_o godliness_n or_o the_o power_n thereof_o 38._o what_o in_o believe_v to_o be_v consider_v in_o general_n faith_n in_o god_n and_o assent_v to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n in_o special_a to_o the_o threaten_n of_o the_o law_n and_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o for_o the_o quantity_n with_o full_a understanding_n consent_n and_o assent_v quality_n lively_a and_o work_v by_o charity_n opposite_a to_o this_o in_o excess_n credulity_n to_o even_o vanity_n without_o god_n word_n in_o defect_n in_o understanding_n by_o ignorance_n consent_v by_o doubt_v assent_n by_o waver_v in_o quantity_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d quality_n idle_a and_o dead_a faith_n and_o that_o either_o legal_o infidelity_n work_v carnal_a security_n or_o evangelical_o counterfeit_a faith_n of_o hypocrite_n heretic_n etc._n etc._n 39_o what_o in_o remember_v god_n to_o be_v consider_v the_o lay_v up_o and_o treasure_v in_o our_o mind_n the_o thing_n concern_v god_n and_o second_o often_o call_v such_o thing_n to_o mind_n especial_o his_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n opposite_a to_o which_o if_o we_o forget_v he_o his_o holy_a word_n mercy_n or_o judgement_n or_o so_o partial_o or_o slender_o remember_v they_o without_z care_n conscience_n or_o obedience_n 40._o what_o be_v assiance_n or_o trust_n adhere_v to_o god_n and_o depend_v on_o he_o in_o all_o our_o need_n whether_o we_o have_v mean_n or_o not_o as_o who_o can_v help_v without_o above_o mean_n opposite_a to_o which_o if_o on_o the_o contrary_a in_o excess_n we_o tempt_v god_n defect_n we_o cark_n and_o care_n or_o use_v unlawful_a mean_n leave_v god_n in_o disorder_n we_o trust_v in_o instrument_n and_o mean_n as_o wealth_n world_n man_n many_o mighty_a wizard_n or_o devil_n 41._o what_o hope_n a_o kind_n of_o trust_n with_o faith_n fix_v on_o god_n and_o his_o goodness_n expect_v from_o he_o deliverance_n from_o ill_a and_o exhibition_n of_o good_a thing_n whether_o for_o this_o present_a life_n or_o the_o life_n to_o come_v opposite_a to_o which_o in_o excess_n be_v presumption_n in_o defect_n be_v despair_n and_o so_o as_o we_o ought_v to_o trust_v and_o hope_n in_o he_o and_o he_o alone_o be_v we_o to_o take_v heed_n we_o presume_v not_o nor_o despair_n or_o in_o participation_n of_o both_o with_o epicure_n grow_v careless_a and_o without_o hope_n 42._o what_o be_v his_o fear_n a_o awful_a and_o sonlike_a fear_n which_o though_o the_o object_n be_v god_n anger_n against_o sin_n yet_o be_v more_o loath_a to_o offend_v he_o so_o good_a a_o god_n and_o merciful_a then_o for_o the_o danger_n of_o punishment_n effect_n of_o his_o anger_n opposite_a to_o which_o be_v carnal_a security_n senselessness_n and_o despair_n 43._o what_o be_v rejoice_v in_o god_n delight_v in_o he_o as_o the_o supreme_a good_a in_o his_o word_n his_o mercy_n and_o promise_n and_o the_o heavenly_a and_o inestimable_a comfort_n we_o receive_v by_o they_o with_o joy_n in_o the_o prosperity_n of_o his_o house_n his_o church_n his_o servant_n and_o honour_n which_o fill_v the_o heart_n with_o more_o content_n than_o any_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a thing_n psal._n 4._o opposite_a to_o which_o be_v miserable_a delight_n of_o sinful_a worldly_a carnal_a and_o voluptuous_a man_n 44._o what_o be_v humility_n and_o submission_n to_o god_n a_o remove_n of_o all_o conceit_n of_o our_o own_o worthiness_n and_o humble_a acknowledgement_n of_o our_o own_o vileness_n in_o nature_n and_o defect_n of_o sin_n and_o desert_n of_o punishment_n together_o with_o consideration_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o bounty_n to_o we_o whereby_o to_o be_v cast_v down_o before_o he_o that_o he_o may_v raise_v we_o up_o opposite_a to_o which_o a_o high_a conceit_n of_o our_o own_o self_n our_o worth_n and_o merit_n to_o the_o rob_v he_o of_o his_o honour_n and_o praise_n and_o our_o forgetfulness_n of_o duty_n 45._o what_o be_v patience_n a_o humble_a subjection_n of_o ourselves_o to_o the_o cross_n or_o hand_n of_o god_n in_o his_o chastisement_n and_o trial_n which_o must_v needs_o be_v for_o our_o good_a and_o so_o find_v to_o be_v as_o his_o child_n by_o our_o meek_o cheerful_o and_o comfortable_o constant_o endure_v &_o entertain_v they_o opposite_a to_o which_o rashness_n and_o senselessness_n in_o excess_n in_o defect_n impatience_n murmur_a faint_a and_o despair_n or_o seek_v issue_n by_o unlawful_a mean_n while_o we_o will_v endure_v much_o for_o the_o world_n nothing_o for_o god_n 46._o what_o obedience_n the_o submit_v our_o will_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o that_o only_o right_o if_o voluntary_o not_o force_v total_o not_o by_o fit_n or_o in_o part_n sincere_o without_o hypocrisy_n and_o continual_o to_o the_o end_n opposite_a to_o which_o either_o disobedience_n to_o he_o by_o sin_n of_o omission_n and_o commission_n and_o that_o by_o negligence_n or_o contempt_n obedience_n to_o man_n or_o other_o thing_n more_o than_o god_n yea_o to_o sin_n the_o flesh_n the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n god_n enemy_n disorder_n in_o the_o manner_n not_o voluntary_o or_o total_o sincere_o or_o continual_o 47._o what_o gratitude_n or_o thankfulness_n a_o testification_n both_o by_o word_n and_o deed_n of_o a_o thankful_a mind_n for_o all_o his_o benefit_n in_o all_o estate_n whether_o prosperity_n or_o adversity_n acknowledge_v he_o and_o he_o alone_o the_o author_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n opposite_a to_o which_o be_v unthankfulness_n and_o not_o acknowledge_v this_o or_o ascribe_v it_o to_o our_o own_o power_n wit_n worth_n work_n fortune_n idol_n or_o instrument_n or_o mean_n forget_v the_o prime_a fountain_n 48._o how_o to_o love_n god_n with_o all_o our_o strength_n with_o all_o power_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o so_o in_o the_o whole_a man_n to_o exercise_v all_o these_o good_a duty_n to_o his_o honour_n 49._o how_o his_o honour_n set_v forth_o both_o by_o word_n and_o deed_n internal_o in_o the_o soul_n and_o external_o in_o the_o body_n and_o who_o life_n and_o conversation_n to_o express_v and_o advance_v the_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o so_o to_o avoid_v all_o profaneness_n which_o be_v especial_o to_o his_o dishonour_n hence_o spring_v 1._o internal_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n 2._o external_o holy_a life_n and_o behaviour_n 50._o what_o be_v the_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n a_o servant_n desire_v of_o the_o advancement_n thereof_o both_o in_o ourselves_o and_o other_o and_o cheerful_o use_v of_o the_o mean_n thereof_o together_o with_o remove_v all_o impediment_n of_o the_o same_o proceed_v from_o sincere_a affection_n guide_v by_o knowledge_n and_o discretion_n see_v in_o the_o moderation_n in_o respect_n of_o all_o circumstance_n and_o especial_o of_o the_o time_n and_o seasonableness_n 50._o what_o opposite_a to_o this_o either_o want_n of_o zeal_n in_o luke_fw-mi warmness_n apoc_n 3._o 15._o coldness_n zeph._n 1._o 12._o or_o corrupt_a zeal_n mix_v with_o maliciousness_n bitter_a zeal_n covetousness_n
wisdom_n of_o solomon_n ecclus._n or_o wisdom_n of_o syrach_n jeremy_n or_o baruch_n and_o daniel_n maccabee_n 11._o how_o call_v the_o word_n of_o god_n as_o manifest_v the_o will_n and_o covenant_n of_o god_n with_o mankind_n as_o the_o most_o ancient_a so_o most_o divine_a of_o all_o write_n whatsoever_o â—avouring_v of_o more_o than_o humane_a wisdom_n as_o by_o divine_a revelation_n and_o inspiration_n write_v and_o so_o direct_v and_o aim_v at_o god_n honour_n as_o no_o other_o write_n in_o the_o world_n the_o like_a or_o comparable_a with_o they_o 12._o what_o be_v the_o canonical_a book_n the_o chief_a part_n of_o holy_a scripture_n undoubted_o by_o all_o acknowledge_v and_o receive_v as_o the_o very_a word_n of_o god_n the_o rule_n and_o canon_n of_o faith_n by_o which_o only_o most_o firm_o prove_v and_o so_o thence_o style_v canonical_a 13._o what_o of_o the_o apocryphal_a as_o not_o so_o general_o receive_v or_o approve_v of_o in_o the_o church_n but_o as_o the_o name_n sound_v not_o so_o manifest_a and_o yet_o though_o not_o so_o proper_o canonical_a and_o of_o so_o prime_a authority_n yet_o of_o holy_a and_o necessary_a use_n and_o annex_v to_o the_o former_a as_o full_a of_o good_a instruction_n and_o history_n declare_v god_n wonderful_a providence_n over_o his_o people_n 14._o what_o difference_n herein_o very_o much_o in_o opinion_n and_o error_n of_o man_n dissent_v 1._o some_o deny_v divers_a part_n of_o the_o very_a canonical_a book_n of_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n 2._o some_o canonise_a the_o apocryphal_a of_o equal_a authority_n with_o the_o former_a as_o the_o papist_n 3._o some_o obtrude_a divers_a other_o book_n for_o the_o word_n of_o god_n never_o approve_v of_o the_o church_n in_o any_o respect_n but_o rather_o compose_v by_o heretic_n 15._o who_o of_o the_o first_o sort_n i._o some_o receive_v only_o the_o five_o book_n of_o moses_n as_o the_o sadducee_n some_o the_o new_a testament_n as_o the_o manichee_n and_o martion_n 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other_o write_n whatsoever_o ii_o argument_n draw_v from_o the_o thing_n there_o handle_v the_o matter_n and_o manner_n of_o handle_v beyond_o all_o other_o ordinary_a write_n in_o any_o respect_n so_o represent_v a_o kind_n of_o divinity_n in_o they_o with_o power_n and_o authority_n over_o the_o soul._n 19_o what_o argument_n especial_o 1._o from_o the_o antiquity_n of_o they_o before_o all_o other_o write_n and_o so_o well_o as_o teach_v and_o inspire_v of_o god_n 2._o from_o the_o instrument_n that_o write_v they_o most_o holy_a man_n of_o all_o age_n and_o so_o move_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n 3._o from_o the_o miraculous_a preservation_n among_o so_o many_o casualty_n as_o by_o the_o very_a finger_n of_o god_n 4._o from_o the_o miracle_n confirm_v their_o doctrine_n and_o authority_n as_o from_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n 5._o from_o the_o prophecy_n contain_v in_o they_o that_o can_v not_o be_v but_o from_o god_n 6._o from_o the_o matter_n handle_v holy_a and_o virtuous_a or_o religious_a and_o savour_v of_o god_n 7._o from_o the_o heathen_a and_o their_o admiration_n and_o testimony_n of_o they_o confess_v they_o even_o from_o god_n 8._o from_o the_o drift_n of_o scripture_n to_o give_v glory_n to_o god_n 9_o from_o the_o admirable_a consent_n of_o holy_a scripture_n though_o in_o so_o sundry_a age_n write_v as_o have_v one_o spirit_n and_o truth_n of_o god_n 10._o from_o the_o conscience_n even_o in_o the_o power_n and_o evidence_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n therein_o confess_v the_o same_o 20._o how_o the_o antiquity_n as_o the_o first_o and_o most_o ancient_a write_n simple_o and_o absolute_o that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n and_o so_o deliver_v the_o thing_n of_o most_o antiquity_n the_o creation_n and_o the_o flood_n and_o covenant_n of_o god_n in_o the_o work_n of_o moses_n of_o all_o which_o other_o scripture_n follow_v seem_v but_o a_o commentary_n and_o illustration_n of_o the_o same_o orphes_n linius_n and_o the_o most_o ancient_a poet_n and_o philosopher_n have_v their_o learning_n and_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o other_o thing_n â—rom_v he_o and_o the_o grecian_n their_o letter_n and_o their_o learning_n from_o cadamus_fw-la as_o he_o from_o the_o phoenicians_n and_o hebrews_n so_o moses_n more_o ancient_a than_o orpheus_n linus_n amphion_n homer_n or_o the_o very_a heathen_a god_n see_v tacian_a oratio_fw-la adversus_fw-la gentes_fw-la clement_n alexandrinus_n etc._n etc._n 21._o how_o the_o instrument_n such_o holy_a man_n as_o be_v endow_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o prophesy_v as_o moses_n and_o the_o prophet_n be_v who_o can_v never_o have_v write_v as_o they_o do_v and_o of_o such_o thing_n without_o god_n spirit_n to_o declare_v it_o unto_o they_o 22._o how_o the_o miraculous_a preservation_n a_o evidence_n of_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n as_o write_v so_o preserve_v they_o that_o though_o among_o so_o many_o enemy_n and_o so_o many_o casualty_n as_o so_o ancient_a though_o most_o other_o very_a ancient_a record_n perish_v yet_o these_o even_n to_o a_o letter_n against_o any_o corruption_n of_o heretic_n or_o other_o persecutor_n persevere_v and_o that_o when_o other_o write_n if_o not_o perish_v yet_o deprave_v these_o so_o singular_o keep_v out_o of_o all_o their_o malice_n or_o that_o it_o dare_v not_o touch_v they_o such_o malice_n refrain_v as_o it_o be_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o heaven_n 23._o how_o by_o the_o miracle_n as_o the_o miracle_n wrought_v by_o moses_n a_o man_n so_o familiar_a with_o god_n and_o so_o the_o prophet_n christ_n the_o messiah_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o apostle_n most_o plain_o show_v the_o doctrine_n and_o that_o power_n from_o god_n 24._o how_o in_o the_o prophecy_n as_o that_o of_o moses_n more_o admirable_a than_o prophesy_v the_o revelation_n of_o the_o creation_n together_o with_o the_o messiah_n foretell_v noah_n abraham_n isac's_o and_o jacob_n prophetical_a blessing_n and_o other_o prophecy_n of_o the_o messiah_n israel_n captivity_n in_o egypt_n and_o babylon_n josiah_n and_o cyrus_n act_v foreâ—old_v absolute_o declare_v the_o finger_n and_o spirit_n of_o god_n guide_v the_o pen_n and_o hand_n of_o man_n 25._o how_o by_o the_o matter_n handle_v as_o treat_v of_o god_n and_o his_o goodness_n faith_n and_o religion_n repentance_n and_o newness_n or_o holiness_n of_o life_n dehort_v from_o vice_n and_o persuade_v to_o virtue_n when_o other_o writer_n common_o treat_v of_o ridiculous_a profane_a and_o scurrilous_a and_o if_o not_o lewd_a nothing_o so_o good_a and_o holy_a thing_n what_o argue_v it_o but_o so_o grave_a and_o holy_a write_n procee_v from_o that_o holy_a fountain_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n 26._o what_o of_o the_o heathen_n testimony_n or_o confession_n as_o a_o confession_n of_o the_o adversary_n a_o confirmation_n of_o the_o truth_n or_o make_v much_o for_o it_o 1._o as_o that_o of_o trebellius_n pollio_n say_v
sort_n for_o public_a testification_n of_o the_o visible_a member_n of_o the_o church_n their_o proficiency_n in_o that_o faith_n profess_v in_o baptism_n and_o approbation_n of_o they_o 26._o why_o be_v it_o then_o expunge_v in_o our_o church_n it_o be_v not_o expunge_v 27._o be_v it_o then_o a_o sacrament_n not_o so_o neither_o but_o a_o religious_a ceremony_n well_o and_o profitable_o to_o be_v use_v 28._o but_o how_o then_o in_o the_o rubrique_n be_v it_o say_v it_o be_v no_o detriment_n if_o it_o be_v not_o use_v to_o take_v away_o the_o superstitious_a conceit_n in_o some_o that_o without_o it_o baptism_n be_v imperfect_a or_o that_o it_o be_v a_o sacrament_n or_o of_o absolute_a necessity_n 29._o but_o do_v not_o some_o hence_o utter_o neglect_v it_o if_o they_o do_v the_o fault_n be_v their_o own_o as_o we_o see_v from_o a_o word_n misunderstand_v how_o ready_a many_o will_v be_v to_o take_v exception_n thence_o to_o establish_v their_o own_o fancy_n and_o perverseness_n and_o cause_v a_o world_n of_o wrangle_v and_o trouble_n 30._o how_o be_v it_o then_o necessary_a only_o of_o conveniency_n and_o for_o political_a order_n not_o as_o a_o sacrament_n 31_o but_o he_o that_o say_v go_v baptize_v say_v also_o to_o peter_n confirm_v thy_o brethren_n to_o be_v understand_v as_o it_o be_v expound_v by_o we_o of_o his_o stability_n in_o the_o faith_n for_o good_a example_n duty_n in_o preach_v as_o his_o office_n diligence_n in_o his_o call_n and_o apostleship_n to_o the_o comfort_n of_o his_o brethren_n and_o good_a of_o the_o whole_a church_n 32._o if_o it_o be_v useful_a why_o be_v it_o neglect_v it_o be_v not_o 33._o where_o or_o when_o be_v it_o execute_v wheresoever_o require_v or_o when_o it_o may_v with_o conveniency_n be_v perform_v 34._o what_o benefit_n be_v thereby_o much_o and_o many_o way_n if_o we_o consider_v it_o both_o for_o 1._o the_o testification_n of_o our_o proficiency_n 2._o approbation_n of_o our_o sufficiency_n 3._o gratulatory_a commendation_n of_o we_o to_o god_n by_o the_o church_n 4._o benediction_n from_o such_o our_o superior_n 5._o prayer_n for_o further_a grace_n then_o public_o make_v for_o we_o and_o so_o a_o 6._o comfort_n to_o the_o party_n confirm_v 7._o enable_v we_o to_o further_a duty_n in_o religion_n and_o devotion_n that_o may_v so_o better_o be_v perform_v 8._o relaxation_n of_o our_o surety_n who_o stand_v for_o we_o engage_v 35._o after_o the_o name_n and_o title_n what_o be_v next_o to_o be_v consider_v at_o the_o entrance_n into_o the_o catechism_n the_o matter_n or_o subject_n and_o division_n of_o the_o same_o 36._o what_o be_v the_o matter_n or_o subject_n of_o it_o the_o sum_n and_o substance_n of_o religion_n for_o the_o manner_n thereof_o also_o as_o we_o see_v so_o brief_o set_v forth_o and_o explain_v 37._o what_o be_v religion_n the_o bond_n between_o we_o and_o god_n include_v our_o duty_n to_o he_o for_o his_o mercy_n give_v to_o we_o by_o his_o covenant_n of_o grace_n 38._o what_o be_v that_o covenant_n on_o god_n part_n mercy_n that_o he_o will_v be_v our_o god_n and_o give_v we_o all_o grace_n on_o we_o obedience_n that_o we_o will_v be_v his_o servant_n 39_o what_o be_v then_o require_v of_o we_o i'faith_o to_o believe_v in_o god_n and_o his_o word_n and_o promise_n hope_v to_o call_v upon_o he_o trust_v in_o and_o worship_v he_o charity_n the_o express_v of_o our_o obedience_n by_o do_v his_o will_n and_o show_v our_o love_n to_o he_o and_o our_o neighbour_n 40._o but_o these_o be_v graoe_n of_o his_o spirit_n yes_o but_o give_v to_o we_o and_o require_v to_o be_v exercise_v by_o we_o to_o his_o honour_n 41._o what_o be_v the_o substance_n then_o of_o religion_n to_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o these_o show_v our_o faith_n by_o believe_v in_o he_o and_o his_o word_n hope_v by_o prayer_n and_o depend_v upon_o he_o charity_n in_o willing_a obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n 42._o what_o then_o be_v the_o sum_n and_o substance_n of_o the_o catechism_n the_o explication_n of_o these_o our_o duty_n of_o believe_v in_o he_o pray_v to_o he_o obey_v his_o will_n the_o fundamental_a point_n of_o religion_n and_o god_n worship_n so_o brief_o propound_v whence_o the_o cate_n chisme_n principal_o touch_v on_o and_o explain_v the_o creed_n commandment_n and_o lord_n prayer_n which_o be_v call_v summa_fw-la credendor_n summa_fw-la faciendor_n summa_fw-la orandor_n the_o sum_n or_o breviate_v as_o it_o be_v of_o thing_n that_o be_v to_o be_v believe_v do_v or_o pray_v for_o by_o we_o 43._o how_o many_o part_n be_v there_o of_o the_o catechism_n especial_o these_o three_o and_o for_o a_o corollary_n of_o they_o as_o it_o be_v though_o doctrine_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o our_o faith_n and_o so_o four_o part_n usual_o express_v or_o with_o addition_n of_o the_o introduction_n five_o part_n mention_v 44._o which_o then_o be_v the_o four_o part_n the_o exposition_n or_o explication_n of_o 1._o the_o creed_n the_o article_n and_o sum_n of_o our_o belief_n 2._o commandment_n the_o duty_n of_o we_o require_v to_o be_v do_v 3._o lord_n prayer_n teach_v how_o we_o ought_v to_o pray_v 4._o sacrament_n the_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n 45._o how_o else_o be_v these_o five_o part_n set_v down_o the_o introduction_n in_o the_o four_o first_o question_n and_o answer_n before_o the_o creed_n explication_n of_o the_o creed_n commandment_n lord_n prayer_n sacrament_n as_o aforesaid_a 46._o be_v all_o catechism_n concern_v these_o thing_n yes_o for_o these_o be_v the_o main_a point_n whereon_o they_o insist_v howsoever_o in_o divers_a manner_n as_o in_o other_o word_n or_o order_n set_v forth_o and_o more_o or_o less_o amplify_v and_o explain_v 47._o wherein_o do_v they_o usual_o or_o chief_o differ_v from_o this_o or_o one_o from_o another_o in_o the_o order_n of_o the_o part_n or_o some_o introduction_n or_o some_o addition_n or_o other_o as_o concern_v the_o word_n of_o god_n or_o magistracy_n or_o the_o like_a which_o yet_o may_v be_v reduce_v to_o the_o former_a part_n as_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o scripture_n to_o the_o belief_n concern_v god_n who_o give_v his_o word_n for_o direction_n of_o our_o faith_n the_o magistracy_n to_o our_o duty_n towards_o god_n to_o who_o they_o be_v subordinate_a and_o our_o neighbour_n as_o all_o godly_a magistrate_n and_o superior_n be_v acknowledge_v 48._o how_o differ_v they_o in_o introduction_n according_a to_o the_o variety_n of_o invention_n of_o several_a author_n of_o they_o or_o proceed_v after_o divers_a manner_n and_o order_n and_o so_o diverse_o occasion_v 49._o how_o differ_v they_o in_o their_o order_n sometime_o by_o place_v the_o explication_n of_o the_o commandment_n prayer_n or_o sacrament_n before_o the_o creed_n or_o either_o before_o other_o in_o some_o other_o order_n than_o be_v follow_v in_o this_o catechism_n though_o in_o substance_n and_o intention_n to_o teach_v even_o the_o mean_a the_o very_a same_o 50._o 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or_o that_o of_o the_o elect_a tit._n 1._o 1._o 20._o what_o call_v you_o common_a faith_n that_o faith_n which_o as_o well_o the_o reprobate_a as_o the_o elect_n may_v have_v 21._o how_o manifold_a be_v this_o threefold_a either_o historical_a temporal_a or_o faith_n of_o miracle_n 22._o what_o be_v historical_a faith_n that_o whereby_o a_o man_n do_v believe_v the_o outward_a letter_n and_o history_n of_o the_o word_n and_o truth_n thereof_o and_o it_o have_v two_o part_n or_o degree_n 23._o which_o be_v they_o the_o knowledge_n thereof_o in_o respect_n of_o that_o word_n of_o god_n the_o object_n of_o it_o assent_n and_o this_o be_v in_o the_o very_a devil_n themselves_o who_o believe_v and_o tremble_v james_n 2._o 19_o 24._o what_o be_v temporary_a faith_n that_o which_o last_v for_o a_o season_n and_o not_o common_o to_o the_o end_n of_o one_o life_n or_o if_o it_o do_v bear_v no_o due_a fruit_n nor_o have_v the_o root_n of_o love_n &_o charity_n figure_v in_o the_o seed_n which_o fall_v in_o the_o stony_a ground_n yet_o be_v of_o divers_a sort_n 25._o which_o be_v they_o the_o first_o degree_n beyond_o historical_a faith_n have_v three_o part_n or_o degree_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o word_n both_o 1._o knowledge_n of_o it_o 2._o assent_v to_o it_o 3._o profess_v it_o with_o some_o fair_a show_n and_o go_v no_o further_o all_o which_o he_o may_v do_v which_o have_v no_o love_n to_o the_o word_n this_o be_v in_o simon_n magus_n act._n 8._o 13._o 26._o what_o other_o kind_n of_o this_o faith_n that_o in_o these_o five_o degree_n see_v 1._o in_o knowledge_n of_o the_o word_n 2._o assent_v to_o it_o 3._o profession_n of_o it_o 4._o inward_o rejoice_v in_o it_o 5._o bring_v some_o kind_n of_o fruit_n but_o for_o want_v of_o the_o root_n of_o love_n of_o no_o growth_n and_o fade_v and_o fall_v a_o way_n at_o last_o 27._o what_o be_v the_o faith_n of_o miracle_n whereby_o a_o man_n ground_v himself_o upon_o some_o special_a promise_n and_o revelation_n from_o god_n believe_v some_o strange_a and_o extraordinary_a thing_n he_o desire_v or_o pray_v for_o shall_v come_v to_o pass_v by_o the_o work_n of_o god_n hold_v to_o be_v in_o judas_n as_o well_o as_o the_o other_o apostle_n and_o may_v be_v in_o some_o that_o want_v true_a and_o save_a faith_n 28._o what_o be_v that_o save_a faith_n or_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o elect_n a_o supernatural_a gift_n of_o god_n apprehend_v &_o apply_v the_o save_a promise_n of_o god_n make_v unto_o we_o of_o salvation_n in_o christ_n with_o all_o the_o circumstance_n of_o the_o same_o to_o the_o soul_n receive_v the_o benefit_n to_o the_o conscience_n for_o purge_v and_o comfort_v it_o and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n through_o the_o same_o 29._o how_o differ_v this_o faith_n from_o the_o other_o beside_o those_o first_o five_o degree_n it_o proceed_v further_o in_o extension_n and_o perseverance_n to_o the_o end_n 30._o how_o that_o it_o comprehend_v the_o former_a 1._o knowledge_n 2._o assent_n 3._o profession_n 4._o rejoice_v and_o further_o add_v 1._o application_n to_o the_o soul_n 2._o purge_v the_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n 3._o comfort_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 4._o bring_v forth_o much_o fruit_n 5._o perseverance_n to_o the_o end_n 31._o what_o be_v the_o fruit_n thereof_o assurance_n and_o confidence_n in_o god_n for_o both_o thing_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a 32._o how_o be_v that_o that_o we_o shall_v 1._o have_v our_o soul_n save_v in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n by_o this_o justify_v faith_n apprehend_v and_o apply_v christ_n and_o his_o merit_n to_o the_o same_o 2._o want_v of_o no_o manner_n of_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a and_o profitable_a or_o convenient_a for_o either_o body_n or_o soul_n since_o to_o who_o god_n have_v give_v christ_n in_o he_o he_o have_v give_v all_o thing_n necessary_a and_o convenient_a for_o they_o and_o this_o be_v our_o confidence_n in_o the_o lord_n 33._o where_o be_v the_o substance_n of_o this_o faith_n express_v in_o the_o creed_n right_o understand_v 34._o be_v there_o any_o difference_n or_o degree_n in_o this_o true_a faith_n yes_o though_o a_o true_a and_o save_a and_o justify_v faith_n yet_o find_v in_o some_o a_o weak_a in_o other_o a_o strong_a faith_n yea_o and_o in_o the_o same_o person_n sometime_o a_o weak_a or_o otherwhile_o strong_a faith_n 35._o how_o be_v it_o then_o know_v be_v weak_a from_o the_o former_a sort_n of_o faith_n that_o sade_n or_o fail_v 1._o to_o god_n by_o the_o heart_n and_o his_o own_o work_n in_o the_o same_o 2._o to_o man_n only_o by_o the_o effect_n 1._o the_o fruit_n thereof_o 2._o and_o continuance_n unto_o the_o end_n 36._o but_o be_v not_o the_o hypocrite_n or_o reprobate_n faith_n often_o hardly_o by_o man_n distinguish_v from_o true_a faith_n it_o may_v be_v for_o a_o time_n and_o
for_o some_o temporary_a or_o other_o respect_n more_o servant_n and_o fair_a in_o outward_a appearance_n to_o the_o world_n than_o the_o weak_a faith_n though_o a_o true_a faith_n of_o the_o elect_a but_o for_o the_o most_o part_n discover_v at_o last_o by_o the_o want_n of_o the_o root_n love_n fruit_n good_a work_n continuance_n to_o the_o end_n 37._o how_o may_v we_o know_v the_o true_a though_o weak_a faith_n by_o many_o good_a sign_n in_o one_o self_n long_v after_o god_n and_o proficiency_n in_o grace_n and_o especial_o by_o this_o one_o grace_n of_o god_n of_o unfeigned_a desire_n not_o only_o of_o salvation_n which_o the_o wicked_a and_o graceless_a may_v desire_v but_o of_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n in_o christ._n 38._o be_v this_o a_o true_a sign_n of_o true_a faith_n it_o be_v and_o only_o peculiar_a to_o the_o elect_a proceed_v out_o of_o a_o touch_v and_o humble_a heart_n for_o sin_n and_o whosoever_o have_v it_o have_v in_o themselves_o the_o ground_n and_o substance_n of_o true_a and_o save_a faith_n which_o afterward_o may_v grow_v to_o great_a strength_n and_o so_o bless_a be_v they_o that_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n etc._n etc._n matth._n 5._o 6._o 39_o how_o many_o way_n may_v faith_n be_v weak_a either_o by_o want_n of_o due_a knowledge_n of_o the_o gospel_n application_n to_o the_o soul_n though_o in_o that_o measure_n of_o knowledge_n that_o may_v else_o seem_v sufficient_a 40._o how_o be_v it_o to_o be_v strengthen_v by_o use_v diligent_o the_o mean_n appoint_v of_o god_n the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n so_o humble_o walk_v before_o god_n it_o be_v know_v to_o be_v a_o true_a faith_n and_o daily_o increase_v 41._o what_o be_v a_o strong_a faith_n that_o whereby_o a_o man_n so_o apprehend_v and_o apply_v the_o promise_n of_o god_n in_o the_o gospel_n that_o he_o can_v distinct_o and_o true_o say_v of_o himself_o he_o be_v full_o resolve_v in_o conscience_n that_o he_o be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o so_o not_o neglect_v to_o find_v all_o godly_a sign_n and_o show_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o same_o in_o his_o cheerful_a service_n of_o god_n 42._o be_v there_o any_o faith_n perfect_a no_o for_o howsoever_o it_o may_v be_v strong_a and_o strong_a than_o other_o yet_o it_o be_v always_o imperfect_a and_o require_v increase_n and_o confirmation_n for_o which_o we_o must_v pray_v and_o strive_v for_o so_o also_o our_o knowledge_n be_v and_o will_v be_v so_o long_o as_o we_o live_v in_o this_o world_n as_o mingle_v with_o ignorance_n unbelief_n and_o sundry_a sort_n of_o doubt_v 43._o have_v not_o all_o sort_n of_o save_a faith_n their_o fruit_n follow_v yes_o according_a to_o their_o degree_n more_o or_o better_o all_o in_o some_o acceptable_a degree_n obedience_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o willing_a profession_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o more_o particular_o confession_n of_o the_o faith_n of_o christ._n 44._o why_o must_v we_o confess_v it_o for_o divers_a reason_n these_o especial_o that_o 1._o with_o the_o mouth_n outward_o confess_v we_o may_v glorify_v god_n and_o do_v he_o service_n both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n 2._o by_o confess_v of_o the_o faith_n we_o may_v sever_v ourselves_o from_o all_o false_a christian_n hypocrite_n and_o seducer_n whatsoever_o 3._o we_o may_v incite_v confirm_v and_o strengthen_v other_o in_o the_o same_o 45._o be_v there_o any_o other_o acceptation_n of_o this_o word_n faith_n it_o be_v sometime_o take_v for_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o truth_n as_o 1_o tim._n 3._o 9_o and_o 4._o 1._o as_o well_o as_o that_o habit_n or_o theological_a virtue_n thence_o and_o by_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n produce_v in_o the_o mind_n of_o which_o we_o speak_v before_o also_o where_o a_o dead_a faith_n false_a and_o feign_a faith_n hypocritical_a faith_n and_o the_o like_a they_o be_v understand_v to_o be_v want_n of_o faith_n or_o a_o temporary_a only_o or_o historical_a faith_n as_o faith_n to_o be_v heal_v matth._n 8._o under_o faith_n work_v miracle_n 1_o corinth_n 18._o of_o all_o which_o before_o 46._o what_o be_v else_o necessary_a to_o be_v know_v concern_v faith_n to_o observe_v the_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o this_o true_a faith_n 47._o what_o cause_n the_o efficient_a cause_n matter_n form_n and_o end_n of_o this_o true_a faith_n how_o wrought_v and_o form_v in_o we_o 48._o what_o efficient_a cause_n either_o principal_a or_o instrumental_a what_o principal_a god_n 1._o the_o father_n joh._n 6._o 29._o this_o the_o work_n of_o god_n that_o you_o believe_v in_o he_o who_o he_o have_v send_v 2._o the_o son_n heb._n 12._o 2._o the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n jesus_n 3._o the_o holy_a ghost_n 2_o cor._n 4._o 14._o the_o spirit_n of_o faith_n and_o former_a of_o it_o in_o we_o without_o our_o preparation_n or_o work_n 49._o what_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o sacrament_n and_o comfortable_a learning_n and_o use_v of_o they_o what_o the_o matter_n of_o faith_n in_o respect_n of_o 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the_o scripture_n for_o the_o mean_n and_o beginning_n of_o this_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n as_o it_o be_v say_v to_o christ_n to_o who_o shall_v we_o go_v thou_o have_v the_o word_n of_o eternal_a life_n and_o this_o be_v eternal_a life_n to_o know_v thou_o and_o who_o thou_o have_v send_v jesus_n christ._n 53._o how_o be_v this_o eternal_a life_n as_o it_o be_v the_o union_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o god_n by_o grace_n though_o imperfect_o yet_o receive_v the_o comfort_n of_o life_n from_o he_o by_o the_o influence_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n bring_v joy_n and_o unspeakable_a blessing_n and_o peace_n to_o the_o same_o 54._o how_o manifold_a be_v eternal_a life_n then_o twofold_a either_o inchoate_n in_o this_o life_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n or_o consummate_v as_o aforesaid_a in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n and_o this_o be_v also_o twofold_a or_o in_o two_o degree_n 55._o which_o be_v they_o 1._o either_o in_o that_o part_n only_o the_o soul_n as_o that_o be_v unite_v to_o god_n and_o enjoy_v happiness_n with_o he_o when_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o just_a depart_n hence_o in_o the_o lord_n 2._o or_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n most_o full_o as_o shall_v be_v after_o the_o general_a resurrection_n and_o so_o principal_o here_o intend_v 56._o what_o the_o part_n of_o this_o life_n and_o blessedness_n the_o divine_a and_o bless_a live_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n when_o join_v together_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o union_n with_o he_o enjoy_v the_o fullness_n of_o all_o that_o be_v call_v goodness_n as_o both_o joy_n and_o pleasure_n riches_n health_n liberty_n honour_n glory_n and_o all_o these_o absolute_a and_o entire_a not_o mix_v with_o any_o grief_n or_o any_o other_o inconvenience_n as_o worldly_a thing_n but_o perfect_a according_a to_o the_o perfection_n and_o excellence_n of_o the_o person_n place_n and_o giver_n 57_o and_o how_o this_o estate_n express_v else_o in_o holy_a scripture_n by_o many_o comfortable_a phrase_n and_o figure_n express_v the_o joy_n honour_n glory_n comfort_n or_o blessing_n there_o as_o say_v to_o be_v and_o remain_v with_o god_n and_o in_o god_n in_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n in_o his_o presence_n in_o heaven_n in_o eternal_a rest_n and_o peace_n in_o paradise_n in_o abraham_n bosom_n in_o joy_n &_o blessedness_n &_o as_o here_o in_o life_n everlasting_a 57_o but_o be_v not_o life_n everlasting_a to_o the_o wicked_a no_o for_o their_o estate_n be_v not_o proper_o a_o life_n as_o want_v all_o joy_n comfort_n and_o fruit_n of_o life_n but_o a_o death_n or_o continual_a die_a in_o pain_n and_o torment_n and_o so_o if_o at_o any_o time_n say_v to_o live_v it_o be_v with_o addition_n of_o everlasting_a torment_n or_o to_o live_v in_o everlasting_a chain_n of_o darkness_n with_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n or_o the_o like_a whereby_o signify_v a_o eternal_a die_a life_n or_o live_a death_n and_o in_o that_o respect_n most_o proper_o term_v everlasting_a death_n 58._o why_o be_v not_o this_o their_o estate_n express_v also_o in_o the_o creed_n because_o this_o be_v here_o intend_a as_o a_o symbol_n of_o their_o faith_n so_o pen_v for_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o just_a and_o to_o remember_v they_o of_o their_o hope_n and_o happiness_n and_o stir_v they_o up_o to_o godliness_n leave_v the_o other_o to_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n who_o estate_n yet_o may_v hence_o be_v plain_o gather_v and_o also_o be_v in_o st._n athanasius_n creed_n &_o some_o other_o more_o full_o express_v 59_o what_o learn_v we_o hence_o many_o good_a duty_n as_o in_o our_o christian_a call_v so_o to_o order_v our_o life_n and_o conversation_n as_o always_o have_v a_o eye_n to_o this_o bless_a hope_n remember_v this_o end_n without_o end_n break_v off_o sin_n betimes_o since_o no_o unclean_a thing_n may_v enter_v here_o strive_v to_o enter_v the_o strait_a gate_n of_o virtue_n leadign_a to_o eternity_n leave_v the_o broad_a way_n of_o the_o world_n take_v joy_n in_o thing_n that_o shall_v yield_v everlasting_a joy_n desire_v pray_v longing_n for_o it_o etc._n etc._n 60._o why_o be_v amen_o add_v to_o show_v the_o certainty_n assurance_n and_o confidence_n we_o have_v as_o well_o as_o our_o own_o consent_n to_o this_o faith_n 61._o what_o signify_v it_o very_o certain_o or_o undoubted_o or_o as_o it_o be_v else_o usual_o render_v so_o be_v it_o 62._o what_o mean_v you_o then_o by_o it_o that_o we_o do_v believe_v and_o confess_v not_o only_o in_o word_n profess_v but_o from_o the_o very_a heart_n not_o waver_v but_o certain_o without_o doubt_v not_o as_o though_o it_o be_v in_o our_o own_o power_n but_o crave_v help_n and_o strengthen_v of_o our_o faith_n from_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n 63._o but_o how_o shall_v amen_o be_v add_v since_o it_o be_v no_o prayer_n 1._o either_o as_o the_o last_o article_n signify_v those_o privilege_n of_o the_o church_n whereunto_o all_o faithful_a soul_n aspire_v and_o so_o in_o that_o aspiration_n say_v amen_o 2._o or_o as_o we_o general_o confess_v the_o certainty_n of_o it_o and_o our_o submission_n of_o soul_n to_o this_o faith_n and_o the_o will_n and_o truth_n of_o god_n 3._o or_o in_o particular_a we_o intimate_v our_o prayer_n for_o this_o or_o some_o other_o thing_n for_o our_o own_o good_a and_o the_o church_n of_o god_n 64._o for_o what_o thing_n for_o faith_n as_o lord_n give_v we_o true_a faith_n for_o increase_v of_o our_o faith_n as_o lord_n increase_v our_o faith_n for_o help_v and_o comfort_n lord_n help_v our_o unbelief_n for_o defence_n lord_n defend_v we_o and_o all_o professor_n of_o this_o faith_n or_o the_o like_a holy_a aspiration_n to_o heaven_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n in_o the_o meditation_n and_o confession_n of_o this_o faith_n 65._o but_o do_v not_o they_o abuse_v it_o
good_a thought_n and_o cogitation_n good_a motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o truth_n good_a resolution_n to_o follow_v the_o good_a and_o truth_n choose_v and_o allow_v in_o heart_n 6._o how_o the_o part_n opposite_a scene_n oppose_v 1._o as_o the_o cherish_n original_a guilt_n into_o actual_a concupiscence_n opposite_a to_o the_o hate_v and_o root_n out_o of_o the_o same_o and_o that_o natural_a inclination_n to_o the_o guilt_n or_o hereditary_a corruption_n opposite_a to_o the_o inclination_n to_o justice_n and_o god_n love_n in_o the_o flesh_n lust_a against_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n 2._o actual_a evil_a thought_n opposite_a to_o good_a evil_n motion_n opposite_a to_o good_a motion_n etc._n etc._n evil_a consent_n opposite_a to_o good_a resolution_n etc._n etc._n 7._o what_o sort_n of_o concupiscence_n i._o the_o habitual_a and_o hereditary_a 1._o cleave_v to_o our_o nature_n derive_v from_o adam_n which_o be_v call_v original_a sin_n 2._o confirm_a by_o perpetrate_v actual_a and_o many_o offence_n ii_o actual_a the_o bud_n of_o that_o original_n as_o proceed_v from_o the_o same_o and_o more_o confirm_v it_o so_o either_o produce_v and_o confirm_v other_o daughter_n and_o mother_n either_o to_o other_o and_o spread_v so_o large_o all_o sin_n and_o vice_n seem_v branch_n of_o the_o same_o 8._o what_o opposite_a to_o it_o original_a righteousness_n lose_v in_o adam_n renew_v and_o restore_v by_o christ_n in_o some_o measure_n and_o degree_n of_o grace_n here_o in_o full_a measure_n hereafter_o in_o glory_n the_o opposition_n of_o which_o grace_n or_o renew_v righteousness_n here_o in_o the_o flesh_n to_o that_o guilt_n be_v that_o continual_a combat_n of_o a_o christian_a in_o the_o subdue_a of_o the_o flesh_n and_o evil_a affection_n to_o the_o spirit_n and_o lust_a of_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n as_o the_o flesh_n against_o the_o spirit_n so_o long_o as_o we_o live_v and_o till_o full_o reform_v to_o the_o image_n of_o god_n 9_o whence_o come_v actual_a concupiscence_n 1._o from_o that_o original_a guilt_n as_o the_o fountain_n or_o root_n suffer_v to_o bud_n and_o grow_v in_o we_o 2._o from_o other_o accident_n as_o occasion_n of_o bring_v it_o into_o action_n or_o add_v fuel_n to_o the_o flame_n as_o from_o the_o 1._o motion_n and_o suggestion_n of_o the_o devil_n lewd_a man_n and_o his_o instrument_n our_o own_o intemperance_n 2._o sense_n infect_v with_o sin_n 3._o phantasie_n mind_n and_o memory_n etc._n etc._n corrupt_a by_o lewd_a object_n 10._o how_o shall_v we_o then_o avoid_v it_o by_o take_v heed_n to_o our_o way_n and_o careful_o observe_v our_o evil_a inclination_n to_o reduce_v and_o regulate_v they_o after_o god_n will_v and_o commandment_n more_o especial_o in_o our_o 1._o walk_v with_o god_n by_o prayer_n and_o holy_a meditation_n 2._o go_v from_o the_o company_n of_o the_o world_n by_o retire_v and_o secret_a examination_n of_o our_o heart_n way_n and_o sense_n psal._n 4._o 3._o armour_n of_o god_n to_o resist_v the_o evil_a one_o eph._n 5._o 6._o etc._n etc._n 2_o cor._n 10._o 5._o 11._o what_o be_v the_o degree_n hereof_o as_o they_o be_v either_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d forego_v passion_n or_o as_o some_o speak_v unformed_a concupilcence_n go_v before_o the_o act_n of_o reason_n as_o in_o 1._o wanton_n dream_n 2._o unclean_a thought_n 3._o malicious_n dream_n of_o hatred_n etc._n etc._n 4._o mind_n withdraw_v or_o heart_n affect_v by_o sudden_a delight_n passion_n or_o bait_v by_o the_o sense_n fantasy_n memory_n or_o other_o seduce_a occasion_n present_v 2._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d full_a passion_n or_o form_v concupiscence_n and_o act_n of_o unreasonable_a reason_n in_o deliberate_a desire_n and_o consent_n of_o will_n that_o be_v either_o 1._o roll_v in_o the_o mind_n with_o approbation_n 2._o take_a delight_n in_o by_o that_o approbation_n though_o without_o consent_n to_o the_o practice_n of_o they_o 3._o delight_v in_o even_o to_o consent_v of_o practice_n 4._o desire_a to_o be_v put_v in_o practice_n and_o so_o the_o very_a actual_a breach_n of_o other_o commandment_n as_o of_o false_a testimony_n slander_n theft_n adultery_n etc._n etc._n 12._o how_o the_o affection_n of_o the_o heart_n else_o distinguish_v into_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o versation_n from_o some_o appear_a evil_n by_o anger_n fear_v hate_v and_o the_o like_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d desire_v of_o some_o appear_a good_a as_o proper_o this_o concupiscence_n who_o obliquity_n and_o defect_n against_o honesty_n good_a reason_n god_n will_v and_o depravation_n by_o evil_a judgement_n be_v the_o breach_n of_o this_o commandment_n for_o there_o may_v be_v a_o good_a and_o holy_a fear_n anger_n and_o hatred_n as_o of_o sin_n and_o concupiscence_n of_o good_a thing_n to_o god_n glory_n 13._o how_o evil_a concupiscence_n distinguish_v as_o immoderate_a into_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o object_n that_o be_v evil_a or_o evil_o desire_v as_o of_o 1._o pleasure_n or_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n carnal_a concupiscence_n 2._o profit_n lust_n of_o the_o eye_n covetous_a concupiscence_n 3._o honour_n pride_n of_o life_n and_o ambition_n or_o ambitious_a concupiscence_n 1_o john_n 2_o 15._o 14._o whence_o come_v the_o evil_a of_o they_o as_o they_o either_o 1._o proceed_v from_o a_o evil_a fountain_n as_o from_o original_a sin_n evil_a and_o deprave_a nature_n diabolical_a temptation_n intemperance_n or_o the_o like_a 2._o be_v motion_n to_o thing_n first_o horrible_a and_o evil_a in_o nature_n as_o murder_v theft_n adultery_n or_o other_o mischief_n second_o hurtful_a to_o ourselves_o and_o other_o iii_o against_o god_n and_o his_o holiness_n and_o honour_n though_o in_o thing_n appertain_v to_o out_o neighbour_n here_o especial_o remember_v 15._o which_o be_v they_o evil_n long_a after_o either_o house_n or_o field_n by_o covetousness_n wife_n by_o carnal_a concupiscence_n servant_z ox_n or_o ass_n or_o any_o thing_n else_o by_o any_o inordinate_a or_o carnal_a desire_n whether_o in_o heart_n long_v mind_n plot_v will_n devise_v or_o word_n and_o thought_n wish_v for_o it_o 16._o what_o then_o in_o general_a forbid_a here_o all_o suffer_v of_o sin_n to_o bud_n live_v grow_v in_o the_o heart_n to_o the_o prejudice_n of_o the_o soul_n harbour_v it_o the_o neighbour_n endanger_v to_o be_v damnify_v and_o god_n dishonour_v by_o it_o 17._o why_o so_o precise_o forbid_v as_o the_o root_n of_o all_o evil_a because_o from_o the_o heart_n and_o from_o within_o proceed_v evil_a thought_n and_o so_o adultery_n theft_n fornication_n murder_n covetousness_n and_o all_o wickedness_n that_o defile_v a_o man_n mark_v 7._o 22._o as_o our_o saviour_n himself_o show_v and_o thereby_o the_o leprosy_n foulness_n and_o deformity_n of_o the_o same_o 18._o but_o be_v it_o not_o forbid_v in_o the_o other_o commandment_n it_o may_v be_v answer_v yes_o but_o withal_o to_o be_v note_v i._n how_o 1._o intimate_v there_o and_o more_o implicit_a in_o and_o with_o the_o act_n forbid_v 2._o more_o express_o and_o plain_o here_o as_o of_o set_a purpose_n to_o avoid_v all_o doubt_n and_o to_o assure_v and_o remember_v we_o of_o the_o same_o ii_o or_o else_o as_o it_o be_v the_o first_o bud_n here_o reprove_v all_o even_o the_o unformed_a lust_n and_o inordinate_a desire_n before_o full_a consent_n in_o the_o full_a growth_n and_o form_v in_o the_o will_n ready_a for_o the_o act_n with_o and_o in_o the_o act_n there_o forbid_v likewise_o 19_o what_o be_v then_o here_o command_v the_o virtue_n opposite_a to_o the_o former_a evil_a concupiscence_n and_o so_o as_o the_o root_n of_o they_o out_o the_o reformation_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o plant_v and_o cherish_v the_o grace_n opposite_a to_o the_o same_o as_o before_z remember_v see_v in_o 1._o not_o yield_v to_o sin_n and_o temptation_n of_o satan_n 2._o resist_v evil_a concupiscence_n covetousness_n and_o fleshly_a desire_n that_o fight_n against_o the_o soul_n 3._o entertain_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o god_n bless_a spirit_n and_o 4._o foster_a and_o cherish_v the_o same_o by_o good_a thought_n and_o meditation_n godly_a and_o christian_a resolution_n 20._o how_o be_v this_o to_o be_v effect_v by_o take_v to_o we_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n eph._n 5._o able_a to_o resist_v all_o the_o fiery_a temptation_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o seek_v the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n which_o be_v able_a to_o make_v we_o grow_v up_o in_o faith_n unto_o all_o righteousness_n which_o be_v in_o christ._n 21._o what_o be_v the_o part_n of_o it_o 1._o a_o mortification_n of_o sin_n and_o our_o fleshly_a member_n 2._o a_o regeneration_n or_o new_a birth_n unto_o righteousness_n 3._o a_o sanctification_n of_o the_o spirit_n unto_o god_n whence_o also_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n flow_v etc._n etc._n 22._o but_o this_o be_v beyond_o the_o law_n
of_o prayer_n the_o simple_a necessity_n whereof_o will_v soon_o appear_v if_o you_o but_o take_v notice_n of_o 1._o our_o manifold_a want_n both_o of_o outward_a blessing_n and_o eke_o of_o inward_a grace_n 2._o our_o manifold_a evil_n both_o of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n 3_o our_o manifold_a misery_n flow_v both_o from_o temptation_n and_o tribulation_n 4._o our_o manifold_a danger_n for_o what_o saint_n paul_n speak_v of_o himself_o 2_o cor._n may_v be_v find_v true_a of_o all_o christian_n that_o we_o be_v in_o peril_n of_o robber_n in_o peril_n of_o water_n in_o peril_n by_o our_o own_o countryman_n in_o peril_n by_o the_o heathen_a in_o peril_n in_o the_o city_n in_o peril_n in_o the_o wilderness_n in_o peril_n on_o the_o sea_n in_o peril_n among_o false_a brethren_n etc._n etc._n and_o since_o in_o so_o many_o peril_n o_o what_o need_n have_v they_o to_o fall_v to_o prayer_n the_o prophet_n david_n in_o the_o 36._o psal_n speak_v to_o god_n say_v apud_fw-la te_fw-la est_fw-la fons_fw-la aquavitae_fw-la with_o thou_o be_v the_o well_o of_o life_n and_o if_o with_o the_o psalmist_n we_o liken_v god_n mercy_n to_o a_o well_o or_o fountain_n then_o may_v prayer_n be_v resemble_v to_o a_o bucket_n wherewith_o the_o water_n of_o this_o live_a fountain_n must_v be_v draw_v up_o and_o as_o the_o woman_n of_o samaria_n in_o john_n 4._o say_v to_o our_o saviour_n in_o another_o case_n the_o well_o be_v deep_a and_o thou_o have_v nothing_o to_o draw_v with_o etc._n etc._n so_o may_v we_o true_o say_v of_o this_o the_o fountain_n of_o god_n grace_n be_v unsearchable_a deep_a and_o you_o have_v nothing_o wherewithal_o to_o draw_v thence_o the_o least_o temporal_a or_o spiritual_a blessing_n save_v only_o this_o bucket_n of_o prayer_n for_o what_o saint_n james_n speak_v of_o save_v wisdom_n in_o particular_a if_o any_o man_n lack_v wisdom_n let_v he_o ask_v it_o of_o god_n in_o prayer_n be_v undoubted_o true_a of_o all_o good_a thing_n whatsoever_o for_o they_o all_o 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their_o true_a honour_n from_o this_o that_o father_n of_o the_o country_n and_o commonwealth_n and_o for_o god_n though_o king_n of_o king_n lord_n of_o lord_n god_n of_o sabbath_n judge_n of_o the_o world_n and_o such_o his_o name_n seem_v of_o more_o honour_n yet_o full_a of_o terror_n as_o majesty_n and_o we_o poor_a creature_n more_o need_n comfort_n and_o he_o most_o honour_a in_o his_o mercy_n and_o how_o can_v those_o name_n be_v such_o comfort_n as_o father_n since_o he_o a_o 1._o king_n of_o king_n we_o dust_n and_o ash_n 2._o lord_n of_o lord_n we_o poor_a slave_n 3._o god_n of_o sabbath_n we_o poor_a worm_n 4._o judge_n of_o all_o we_o poor_a and_o miserable_a sinner_n so_o what_o do_v these_o great_a title_n but_o strike_v a_o terror_n into_o we_o that_o have_v need_n of_o mercy_n to_o comfort_v we_o in_o our_o deep_a necessity_n and_o of_o a_o father_n not_o a_o severe_a judge_n our_o great_a warrior_n of_o prince_n to_o look_v upon_o our_o misery_n 11._o how_o be_v we_o then_o comfort_v in_o the_o name_n father_n in_o that_o it_o be_v a_o name_n of_o love_n and_o mercy_n and_o as_o there_o be_v mercy_n with_o he_o he_o shall_v be_v fear_v and_o so_o also_o honourable_a to_o he_o and_o to_o we_o most_o comfortable_a according_a to_o which_o name_n show_v mercy_n to_o all_o his_o creature_n and_o most_o particular_o to_o we_o in_o christ_n so_o we_o may_v consider_v his_o fatherly_a love_n and_o affection_n i._o as_o he_o be_v a_o father_n that_o 1._o can_v deny_v we_o his_o son_n nothing_o that_o be_v requisite_a 2._o be_v ready_a to_o forgive_v and_o receive_v the_o penitent_a sinner_n and_o son_n as_o in_o the_o parable_n of_o the_o prodigal_a 3._o be_v full_a of_o compassion_n in_o the_o bowel_n of_o his_o mercy_n to_o his_o creature_n and_o son_n ii_o as_o we_o in_o christ_n in_o who_o he_o be_v well_o please_v iii_o as_o we_o either_o 1._o ask_v or_o pray_v ask_v he_o blessing_n 2._o return_v or_o be_v penitent_a ask_v forgiveness_n 3._o desire_v 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whereby_o we_o have_v all_o one_o father_n 6._o in_o regard_n of_o our_o charity_n as_o we_o be_v to_o pray_v for_o and_o to_o remember_v all_o and_o so_o say_v our_o father_n 14._o but_o why_o may_v we_o not_o as_o well_o say_v my_o father_n though_o my_o father_n and_o my_o god_n or_o lord_n in_o particular_a confidence_n in_o any_o distress_n may_v be_v well_o say_v of_o we_o as_o eli_n eli_n etc._n etc._n yet_o for_o a_o general_a form_n of_o prayer_n to_o be_v use_v by_o all_o nothing_o so_o fit_a as_o our_o father_n in_o regard_n of_o his_o mercy_n love_n and_o compassion_n ready_a to_o receive_v forgive_v and_o relieve_v we_o and_o our_o father_n especial_o 1._o as_o in_o christ_n in_o who_o name_n and_o word_n we_o speak_v for_o who_o sake_n be_v not_o else_o accept_v 2._o as_o in_o faith_n and_o confidence_n of_o this_o in_o he_o and_o by_o his_o spirit_n 3._o as_o in_o charity_n with_o all_o man_n so_o in_o body_n the_o church_n and_o teach_v to_o pray_v for_o other_o as_o 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father_n if_o we_o be_v not_o in_o charity_n for_o god_n be_v love_n 17._o who_o be_v we_o then_o to_o pray_v for_o general_o for_o all_o man_n of_o all_o estate_n and_o condition_n whatsoever_o even_o our_o enemy_n persecutor_n and_o slanderer_n that_o god_n may_v turn_v their_o heart_n and_o for_o turk_n jew_n infidel_n and_o heretic_n that_o they_o may_v be_v convert_v to_o the_o faith_n 1._o especial_o for_o prince_n that_o under_o god_n may_v be_v the_o mean_n of_o his_o glory_n by_o good_a government_n 2._o all_o good_a people_n and_o benefactor_n to_o we_o or_o the_o poor_a saint_n on_o earth_n 3._o all_o those_o to_o who_o in_o any_o particular_a respect_n we_o be_v bind_v as_o father_n etc._n etc._n 4._o all_o those_o in_o any_o necessity_n need_n danger_n distress_n or_o sickness_n 5._o ourselves_o and_o all_o our_o brethren_n the_o elect_a who_o god_n in_o his_o predestinate_a counsel_n have_v appoint_v to_o salvation_n 18._o be_v there_o not_o some_o than_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o pray_v for_o yes_o first_o the_o devil_n our_o and_o god_n enemy_n against_o who_o we_o be_v to_o pray_v 2._o all_o know_v enemy_n of_o god_n so_o david_n against_o his_o enemy_n viz._n as_o enemy_n of_o god_n and_o while_o so_o and_o so_o do_v the_o church_n against_o julian_n and_o such_o as_o he_o and_o samuel_n forbid_v to_o pray_v and_o mourn_v for_o saul_n 1_o sam._n 16._o viz._n as_o enemy_n of_o god_n or_o while_o s._n 3._o the_o dead_a not_o to_o be_v pray_v for_o neither_o as_o who_o estate_n be_v unchangeable_a of_o pain_n or_o glory_n 19_o why_o add_v which_o be_v in_o heaven_n 1._o to_o remember_v we_o of_o his_o excellent_a majesty_n and_o power_n and_o glory_n as_o who_o dwell_v in_o the_o heaven_n 2._o to_o elevate_v our_o mind_n to_o his_o throne_n of_o glory_n 3._o to_o mind_v we_o where_o we_o be_v and_o so_o of_o our_o meanness_n and_o to_o teach_v we_o humility_n 20._o why_o to_o remember_v we_o of_o his_o majesty_n power_n and_o glory_n for_o our_o comfort_n and_o that_o as_o he_o be_v our_o father_n and_o so_o willing_a to_o do_v we_o good_a so_o also_o 1._o in_o majesty_n honourable_a wherein_o our_o honour_n to_o be_v his_o son_n 2._o in_o power_n able_a to_o do_v what_o ever_o we_o desire_v or_o he_o think_v fit_a or_o please_v 3._o in_o glory_n and_o of_o the_o same_o will_v impart_v to_o we_o and_o do_v we_o good_a and_o advance_v we_o for_o his_o glory_n 21._o why_o to_o clevate_v our_o mind_n i._o that_o we_o may_v alienate_v our_o mind_n from_o earthly_a thing_n to_o be_v fit_a to_o pray_v ii_o that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v glue_v to_o the_o earth_n for_o than_o we_o can_v have_v no_o desire_n or_o power_n to_o pray_v iii_o that_o we_o may_v look_v towards_o our_o father_n house_n and_o our_o native_a home_n heaven_n iv._o that_o we_o may_v consider_v 1._o who_o it_o be_v and_o where_o he_o be_v that_o we_o pray_v unto_o 2._o what_o thing_n we_o ought_v especial_o to_o pray_v for_o heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a thing_n 3._o whence_o those_o best_a blessing_n and_o indeed_o all_o good_a gift_n else_o descend_v from_o above_o from_o the_o father_n of_o light_n 22._o how_o to_o mind_v we_o where_o we_o be_v to_o make_v we_o in_o humility_n to_o consider_v our_o mean_a estate_n and_o so_o 1._o how_o we_o be_v in_o a_o vale_n of_o misery_n this_o earth_n in_o a_o place_n of_o necessity_n 2._o how_o far_o from_o our_o home_n and_o thence_o long_o for_o heaven_n our_o native_a soil_n and_o father_n house_n 3._o how_o much_o we_o want_v of_o perfection_n so_o to_o desire_v
we_o to_o 1._o observe_v and_o watch_v against_o the_o devil_n world_n flesh_n and_o their_o temptation_n 2._o to_o shut_v the_o corporal_a and_o spiritual_a eye_n and_o sense_n against_o the_o bait_n of_o sin_n and_o temptation_n of_o satan_n and_o take_v heed_n especial_o of_o most_o dangerous_a sin_n as_o presumption_n despair_n oblivion_n etc._n etc._n ii_o of_o defence_n take_v the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n eph._n 6_o 13._o the_o 1._o shield_n of_o faith_n 2._o helmet_n of_o salvation_n 3._o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n 4._o the_o word_n of_o god_n 5._o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n etc._n etc._n iii_o of_o deliverance_n by_o christ_n and_o take_v hold_v on_o by_o faith_n and_o effectual_o apply_v prove_v in_o true_a repentance_n and_o humility_n whereby_o rest_n and_o peace_n to_o the_o soul_n 14._o what_o be_v here_o then_o desire_v all_o thing_n that_o may_v confirm_v and_o strengthen_v we_o in_o goodness_n and_o to_o the_o resist_a and_o extinguish_v of_o evil_a 1._o 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name_n of_o the_o father_n and_o of_o the_o son_n etc._n etc._n 2._o what_o herein_o to_o be_v note_v 1._o the_o matter_n or_o element_n water_n use_v so_o of_o old_a as_o be_v to_o be_v see_v in_o 1._o the_o leprous_a and_o unclean_a 2._o naaman_n the_o syrian_a 3._o the_o blind_a man_n send_v to_o wash_v in_o siloam_n joh._n 9_o 7._o 4._o john_n baptise_v in_o jordan_n 11._o the_o action_n 1._o dip_v in_o summer_n or_o warm_a country_n 2._o sprinkle_v in_o cold_a climate_n or_o weather_n 3._o or_o for_o the_o tenderness_n and_o danger_n of_o the_o infant_n 4._o form_n of_o word_n prescribe_v in_o the_o name_n etc._n etc._n of_o which_o outward_a sign_n and_o part_n thereof_o none_o ought_v to_o be_v omit_v or_o alter_v which_o will_v make_v the_o baptism_n else_o be_v no_o baptism_n and_o which_o right_o once_o perform_v ought_v not_o to_o be_v iterate_v 4._o what_o the_o inward_a grace_n the_o cleanse_n of_o the_o soul_n from_o sin_n by_o sprinkle_v of_o christ_n blood_n in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o trinity_n whence_o a_o death_n to_o sin_n and_o a_o new_a birth_n to_o righteousness_n be_v wrought_v in_o we_o 5._o whence_o be_v it_o or_o what_o reason_n of_o this_o because_o be_v by_o nature_n bear_v in_o sin_n and_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n we_o be_v hereby_o make_v the_o child_n of_o grace_n 6._o what_o be_v herein_o to_o be_v consider_v 1._o the_o part_n resemble_v one_o another_o the_o relata_fw-la and_o corclata_fw-la 2._o resemble_v our_o representation_n in_o the_o part_n 3._o the_o relation_n and_o presentation_n of_o the_o thing_n signify_v to_o the_o soul_n 4._o the_o effect_n and_o efficacy_n or_o virtue_n of_o the_o sacrament_n in_o the_o death_n to_o sin_n new_a birth_n to_o righteousness_n and_o manner_n and_o reason_n thereof_o explain_v for_o whereas_o by_o nature_n etc._n etc._n 7._o which_o be_v the_o part_n resemble_v one_o another_o the_o 1._o water_n represent_v the_o blood_n of_o christ._n 2._o sprinkle_v thereof_o on_o the_o body_n the_o wash_v the_o soul._n 3._o action_n of_o the_o priest_n the_o operation_n of_o god_n spirit_n bless_v the_o action_n 4._o form_n of_o word_n prescribe_v power_n of_o the_o word_n and_o virtue_n of_o the_o holy_a trinity_n promise_v 8_o how_o distinguish_v into_o relata_fw-la and_o corelata_fw-la the_o 1._o water_n 2._o sprinkle_v 3._o action_n 4._o word_n the_o outward_a part_n of_o relata_fw-la to_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n wash_v the_o soul_n operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n power_n of_o god_n to_o the_o inward_a part_n or_o corelata_fw-la 9_o which_o the_o relation_n the_o representation_n that_o the_o part_n have_v between_o themselves_o one_o to_o another_o as_o water_n to_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o wash_v the_o body_n to_o the_o cleanse_v the_o soul_n the_o action_n of_o the_o priest_n and_o word_n prescribe_v to_o the_o operation_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o power_n in_o the_o grace_n and_o blessing_n propose_v and_o promise_v 10._o how_o the_o presentation_n of_o it_o to_o the_o soul_n in_o those_o outward_a emblem_n as_o seal_n show_v the_o grace_n by_o faith_n throughout_o the_o whole_a life_n apprehend_v and_o exercise_v by_o the_o power_n and_o operation_n of_o god_n spirit_n make_v it_o profitable_a to_o the_o soul_n 11._o what_o the_o effect_n or_o efficacy_n and_o virtue_n thereof_o 1._o the_o death_n to_o sin_n be_v baptize_v into_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o soul_n so_o wash_v in_o his_o blood_n make_v clean_o and_o die_v unto_o sin_n that_o be_v crucify_v in_o we_o as_o we_o unto_o it_o 2_o the_o new_a birth_n unto_o righteousness_n as_o be_v baptize_v and_o bury_v with_o christ_n in_o his_o death_n we_o be_v also_o raise_v up_o in_o he_o to_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o sanctification_n 12._o what_o be_v intend_v herein_o 1._o our_o mortification_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o old_a man_n in_o all_o the_o corrupt_a lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n
2._o our_o vivification_n in_o the_o spirit_n or_o of_o the_o new_a man_n christ_n in_o we_o by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o spirit_n that_o so_o bring_v forth_o in_o we_o our_o justification_n by_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o death_n imputation_n of_o his_o righteousness_n sanctification_n by_o our_o new_a birth_n raise_v up_o in_o he_o our_o new_a life_n go_v forward_o by_o grace_n in_o holiness_n of_o live_v 13._o how_o be_v this_o explain_v by_o the_o opposition_n of_o our_o former_a estate_n to_o this_o as_o we_o be_v bear_v in_o sin_n and_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n by_o nature_n in_o old_a adam_n dead_a in_o sin_n die_v to_o grace_n damnati_fw-la antequam_fw-la nati_fw-la and_o have_v the_o image_n of_o god_n obliterate_v &_o blot_v out_o of_o of_o our_o soul_n the_o devil_n imprint_v therein_o be_v without_o all_o grace_n justification_n or_o sanctification_n and_o be_v in_o this_o case_n have_v by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n this_o favour_n show_v we_o to_o have_v the_o mean_v offer_v of_o faith_n and_o the_o seal_n and_o pledge_v the_o sacrament_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v child_n of_o grace_n renew_a justify_v sanctified_a in_o christ_n by_o his_o spirit_n to_o god_n 14._o how_o be_v this_o renew_v wrought_v by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o grace_n which_o be_v give_v whereof_o the_o sacrament_n be_v the_o pledge_n and_o seal_v and_o also_o the_o ordinary_a mean_n whereby_o convey_v unto_o we_o and_o we_o receive_v it_o as_o many_o as_o have_v the_o power_n give_v to_o become_v the_o son_n of_o god_n which_o be_v see_v by_o the_o effect_n of_o a_o 1._o new_a life_n 2._o new_a creature_n 3._o new_a birth_n 4._o newness_n of_o affection_n and_o 5._o soul_n as_o new_o bear_v babe_n desire_v the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n have_v put_v off_o the_o old_a man_n and_o all_o carnal_a affection_n of_o sin_n 15._o but_o who_o be_v so_o renew_v every_o one_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o water_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v the_o regeneration_n herein_o express_v whereby_o the_o sâ—ing_n of_o sin_n be_v pluck_v out_o both_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o sin_n and_o punishment_n though_o sin_n itself_o not_o quite_o extinguish_v which_o be_v never_o quite_o abolish_v till_o death_n but_o break_v so_o that_o it_o reign_v not_o only_o remain_v as_o a_o rebellious_a head_n or_o poisonous_a root_n to_o exercise_v our_o faith_n and_o grace_n while_o we_o live_v here_o 16._o but_o be_v this_o do_v in_o we_o by_o the_o very_a act_n of_o baptism_n or_o of_o the_o baptizer_n no_o for_o there_o be_v also_o require_v a_o right_a disposition_n of_o the_o person_n in_o faith_n and_o within_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o then_o it_o do_v convey_v grace_n confirm_v the_o heart_n seal_v the_o covenant_n purge_v the_o conscience_n and_o so_o effectual_a to_o the_o faithful_a otherwise_o as_o in_o those_o that_o come_v to_o johns_n baptism_n they_o may_v remain_v a_o generation_n of_o viper_n while_o they_o 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23._o what_o be_v the_o object_n of_o faith_n thing_n not_o see_v but_o apprehend_v by_o the_o soul_n for_o the_o truth_n sake_n of_o he_o that_o promise_v as_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n salvation_n and_o everlasting_a life_n 24._o how_o be_v use_v to_o be_v make_v of_o it_o by_o application_n to_o myself_o of_o these_o thing_n that_o for_o his_o son_n and_o promise_n sake_n i_o shall_v be_v assure_v of_o salvation_n and_o my_o sin_n forgive_v and_o so_o bless_v as_o who_o unrighteousness_n forgive_v and_o who_o sin_n cover_v 25._o what_o condition_n require_v repentance_n or_o confession_n and_o forsake_v sin_n prov._n 28._o 13._o and_o so_o faith_n beginning_n repentance_n be_v also_o perfect_v by_o repentance_n and_o wrought_v and_o work_v together_o be_v either_o for_o the_o perfection_n of_o other_o and_o the_o grace_n be_v thereby_o see_v whereof_o the_o sacrament_n be_v the_o seal_n 26._o how_o do_v we_o then_o need_v they_o as_o the_o necessary_a condition_n whereby_o apply_v 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proficiency_n therein_o desire_v such_o his_o admission_n and_o himself_o to_o be_v discharge_v this_o in_o all_o chief_a respect_n thus_o near_o suit_v with_o our_o confirmation_n as_o aforesaid_a as_o it_o be_v appoint_v to_o be_v use_v 38_o be_v this_o the_o general_o receive_v doctrine_n yes_o and_o confirm_v by_o all_o ancient_a father_n and_o never_o oppose_v unless_o by_o the_o anabaptist_n and_o giddy-headed_a sectary_n that_o be_v common_o content_a with_o nothing_o that_o be_v not_o new_o â—angled_v and_o of_o their_o own_o broach_n and_o invention_n 38._o how_o in_o such_o as_o be_v of_o year_n convert_v then_o as_o in_o whole_a nation_n conversion_n all_o they_o of_o discretion_n bind_v to_o make_v actual_a profession_n of_o their_o faith_n so_o all_o such_o be_v demand_v their_o faith_n and_o how_o they_o believe_v and_o make_v profession_n of_o their_o faith_n i_o believe_v in_o god_n etc._n etc._n and_o also_o their_o repentance_n and_o desire_v of_o baptism_n they_o 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baptist._n flaminis_fw-la that_o of_o the_o spirit_n so_o christ_n baptism_n sanguinis_fw-la of_o martyrdom_n 10._o mark_v 38._o luminis_fw-la sine_fw-la doctrinae_fw-la act_n 18._o 35._o &_o 19_o 4_o whereby_o the_o baptism_n understand_v the_o doctrine_n of_o john_n the_o two_o first_o properly_z so_o call_v the_o latter_a figurative_o as_o also_o the_o baptism_n of_o the_o father_n in_o the_o cloud_n and_o in_o the_o sea_n 1_o cor._n 10._o 2._o 43._o what_o difference_n between_o christ_n and_o john_n baptism_n the_o same_o in_o substance_n and_o the_o end_n or_o effect_n admission_n into_o god_n favour_n and_o grace_n and_o to_o repentance_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n to_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v to_o come_v but_o differ_v in_o the_o circumstance_n 1._o of_o the_o time_n as_o that_o before_o christ_n exhibit_v or_o that_o he_o have_v fulfil_v all_o thing_n this_o in_o the_o full_a compliment_n of_o grace_n 2._o of_o the_o manner_n of_o john_n baptism_n into_o christ_n to_o come_v and_o prepare_v the_o way_n by_o repentance_n this_o of_o christ_n into_o his_o death_n as_o already_o come_v 3._o of_o the_o ministry_n of_o john_n the_o forerunner_n this_o in_o the_o plenitude_n of_o the_o power_n of_o the_o messiah_n 4._o of_o the_o reference_n that_o the_o first_o have_v to_o the_o compliment_n in_o christ_n person_n performance_n and_o baptism_n and_o so_o he_o say_v i_o indeed_o baptise_v you_o with_o water_n but_o there_o be_v one_o among_o you_o that_o baptise_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o with_o fire_n 44._o do_v not_o john_n hereby_o then_o more_o distinguish_v they_o no_o not_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o substance_n but_o only_o the_o circumstance_n of_o his_o ministry_n compare_v with_o the_o fullness_n and_o power_n of_o christ_n in_o which_o he_o be_v to_o have_v compliment_n and_o receive_v
of_o christ_n death_n and_o benefit_n receive_v thereby_o 20._o how_o be_v it_o call_v both_o coena_fw-la domini_fw-la the_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o the_o time_n and_o occasion_n when_o institute_v mensa_fw-la domini_fw-la of_o the_o benefit_n of_o nourishment_n and_o food_n 1_o cor._n 10._o 20._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o meeting_n together_o of_o the_o church_n for_o celebration_n thereof_o communio_fw-la of_o the_o union_n with_o christ_n the_o communion_n of_o saint_n member_n by_o it_o and_o communication_n and_o participation_n of_o the_o faithful_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o thanksgiving_n and_o commemoration_n of_o christ_n blessing_n sacrificium_fw-la by_o the_o ancient_n but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o praise_n and_o thanks_n not_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o propitiatory_a missa_fw-la of_o he_o late_o romish_a church_n either_o of_o the_o division_n of_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o company_n and_o this_o left_a for_o the_o chief_a the_o receiver_n or_o of_o the_o alâ—es_n and_o oblation_n thither_o send_v or_o as_o some_o define_v of_o the_o sacrifice_n and_o elevation_n as_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v a_o sign_n or_o ensign_n or_o elevation_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o sacrifice_n or_o that_o token_n and_o action_n of_o and_o in_o the_o sacrifice_n call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o the_o elevation_n 21._o be_v it_o then_o a_o sacrifice_n nothing_o less_o yet_o the_o commemoration_n of_o that_o sacrifice_n by_o christ_n once_o offer_v and_o so_o a_o holy_a mystery_n and_o sign_n of_o that_o gracious_a redemption_n of_o all_o the_o elect_n continual_o to_o be_v remember_v with_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n as_o be_v more_o full_o express_v in_o the_o part_n the_o sign_n and_o thing_n signify_v 22._o what_o be_v the_o outward_a part_n or_o sign_n bread_n and_o wine_n which_o the_o lord_n command_v to_o be_v receive_v 23._o what_o note_v you_o in_o this_o 1._o the_o matter_n or_o element_n bread_n and_o wine_n 1._o bread_n etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o author_n the_o lord_n command_v 2._o by_o the_o lord_n 3._o the_o action_n the_o institution_n consecration_n communicate_v receive_v 3._o command_a to_o be_v receive_v 24._o what_o for_o the_o outward_a ceremony_n the_o bread_n and_o wine_n the_o element_n appoint_v the_o break_n and_o pour_v out_o prepare_v to_o be_v use_v the_o blessing_n and_o consecration_n in_o word_n prescribe_v the_o distribution_n and_o delivery_n receive_v and_o use_v in_o the_o action_n of_o the_o priest_n communicant_a 25._o be_v all_o this_o prescribe_v yes_o for_o be_v we_o observe_v it_o we_o find_v it_o all_o that_o 1._o at_o the_o end_n after_o supper_n whence_o the_o lord_n supper_n 2._o christ_n take_v bread_n and_o likewise_o the_o cup._n 3._o he_o give_v thanks_n the_o consecration_n 4._o he_o break_v it_o 5._o he_o distribute_v &_o give_v it_o &_o so_o fâ—r_v the_o cup_n take_v &_o give_v 6._o he_o say_v 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grace_n distribute_v whence_o a_o communication_n and_o communion_n 5._o as_o take_v it_o apprehension_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o merit_n by_o faith_n 6._o as_o eat_v virtual_o application_n to_o the_o soul._n 7._o as_o drink_v the_o refresh_n of_o the_o languish_a soul_n in_o the_o fountain_n of_o grace_n 8._o as_o universal_a word_n all_o of_o you_o to_o signify_v the_o universality_n of_o his_o grace_n to_o all_o 9_o as_o form_v of_o word_n uniform_o set_v down_o in_o the_o four_o evangelist_n for_o unity_n and_o uniformity_n of_o faith_n doctrine_n manner_n 10._o as_o prescription_n of_o it_o to_o all_o and_o at_o all_o time_n or_o often_o do_v this_o as_o oft_o etc._n etc._n and_o so_o 11._o as_o the_o continuance_n of_o it_o in_o the_o often_o celebration_n 27._o what_o of_o the_o other_o circumstance_n as_o less_o material_a and_o not_o so_o primary_o note_v the_o efficacy_n use_n or_o end_n not_o so_o much_o insist_v on_o and_o so_o leave_v to_o the_o church_n order_n and_o discretion_n 1._o as_o the_o time_n supper_n time_n alter_v to_o morning_n prayer_n time_n as_o the_o morning_n sacrifice_n in_o the_o morn_n of_o the_o new_a church_n which_o in_o the_o even_a of_o the_o old_a 2._o as_o the_o place_n in_o a_o upper_a chamber_n now_o the_o church_n yet_o the_o high_a room_n on_o earth_n 3._o as_o the_o person_n disciple_n only_o yet_o then_o the_o whole_a church_n in_o â—ommunis_fw-la now_o all_o the_o faithful_a 4._o as_o the_o gesture_n sit_v or_o lie_v down_o now_o kneel_v as_o of_o most_o reverence_n and_o humility_n best_o fit_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n 5._o as_o the_o leaven_a bread_n water_n mix_v or_o the_o like_a not_o principal_o intend_v nor_o treat_v of_o or_o command_v so_o leave_v to_o the_o church_n determination_n with_o who_o power_n be_v leave_v to_o set_v thing_n in_o order_n as_o the_o apostle_n say_v other_o thing_n will_v i_o set_v in_o order_n when_o i_o come_v 28._o why_o bread_n and_o wine_n appoint_v 1._o because_o of_o the_o fit_a and_o near_a resemblance_n between_o they_o and_o christ_n precious_a body_n and_o blood_n food_n and_o refresh_n of_o the_o soul_n 2._o because_o of_o the_o imitation_n of_o melchisedec_n holy_a action_n the_o type_n hereof_o and_o the_o long_o continue_a use_n and_o order_n among_o they_o â—_o because_o of_o the_o common_a yet_o excellent_a use_n of_o they_o 29._o how_o that_o fit_a and_o near_a resemblance_n 1._o in_o the_o preparation_n aforesaid_a of_o thresh_v grind_a break_v of_o the_o bread_n tread_v pour_v out_o of_o the_o wine_n as_o christ_n body_n and_o blood_n or_o indeed_o body_n and_o soul_n prepare_v for_o a_o offering_n for_o sin_n 2._o in_o the_o special_a use_n by_o take_v inward_o and_o digest_v they_o for_o nourishment_n and_o refresh_v of_o the_o body_n so_o these_o to_o the_o soul_n inward_o receive_v and_o appropriate_v by_o faith_n 3._o in_o the_o virtue_n of_o preservation_n of_o the_o hungry_a and_o famish_a from_o death_n so_o our_o soul_n from_o death_n also_o of_o strengthen_v and_o make_v glad_a the_o heart_n as_o psal._n 104._o 4._o so_o this_o bread_n of_o life_n or_o staff_n of_o bread_n stay_v strengthen_v the_o spiritual_a life_n and_o make_v glad_a the_o heart_n and_o soul_n of_o the_o faithful_a even_o comfort_v thereby_o to_o eternity_n 30._o how_o in_o imitation_n of_o melchisedec_n as_o he_o be_v a_o type_n of_o the_o messiah_n and_o bring_v out_o bread_n and_o wine_n to_o abraham_n cen._n 14._o 18._o and_o this_o continue_n in_o use_n among_o the_o jew_n as_o their_o tradition_n testify_v both_o to_o bless_v and_o consecrate_v their_o bread_n and_o wine_n especial_o at_o the_o passeover_n and_o at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o feast_n such_o a_o like_a distribution_n of_o a_o pâ—â—t_v of_o the_o bread_n hiâ—_n under_o a_o napkin_n and_o a_o cup_n of_o wine_n at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o feast_n this_o ouâ—_n savioâ—â—_n as_o a_o priest_n â—or_a ever_o after_o the_o oâ—der_n of_o melâ—hijedeâ—_n in_o continuance_n of_o that_o rite_n begin_v from_o he_o at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o passeover_n when_o now_o to_o vanish_v and_o be_v abolish_v thus_o cause_v it_o to_o stand_v for_o a_o perpetual_a râ—memâ—rance_n of_o the_o perfect_a pasâ—eover_n and_o his_o eternaâ—â—_n priesthood_n 31._o how_o â—or_a the_o common_a and_o ordinary_a use_n as_o be_v ordinary_a and_o at_o hâ—â—â—_n yet_o of_o most_o excellent_a use_n the_o sustentation_n and_o comfort_n of_o life_n so_o this_o sacrament_n easy_a to_o be_v comâ—_n by_o and_o no_o burdensome_a ceremony_n noâ—_n costly_a yet_o of_o most_o excellent_a use_n and_o comfort_v â—o_o the_o very_a soul_n and_o as_o easy_a to_o be_v come_v by_o so_o ofâ—en_o to_o be_v use_v 32._o what_o the_o inward_a part_n or_o thing_n signify_v the_o body_n and_o blout_n of_o christ_n
very_o and_o indeed_o take_v and_o receive_v of_o the_o faithful_a in_o the_o loâ—ds_n supper_n 33._o what_o herein_o observe_v tâ—e_v matter_n body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ._n the_o action_n take_v â—and_v receive_v by_o the_o faithful_a the_o analogy_n and_o resemblance_n of_o the_o part_n the_o manner_n thereof_o very_o and_o indeed_o wherein_o chief_o the_o force_n of_o the_o relation_n 4._o what_o be_v the_o relata_fw-la and_o correlate_n the_o bread_n and_o wine_n consecration_n and_o blessing_n break_v pour_v forth_o give_v and_o distribute_v nourish_a and_o strengthen_v the_o body_n relate_v uâ—to_o and_o signify_v the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n his_o holineâ—e_n and_o virtue_n his_o suffering_n and_o shed_v his_o blood_n his_o take_z and_o receive_v by_o faith_n nourish_v and_o refresh_v of_o the_o soul._n 35._o what_o the_o relation_n and_o analogy_n the_o similitude_n of_o the_o thing_n and_o representation_n of_o one_o by_o the_o other_o found_v after_o a_o sort_n on_o the_o similitude_n of_o the_o thing_n themselves_o in_o nature_n but_o absolute_o obtain_v the_o force_n of_o the_o sacramental_a signify_v from_o the_o institution_n and_o by_o grace_n 36._o how_o be_v the_o take_n and_o receive_v of_o they_o then_o very_o and_o indeed_o but_o after_o a_o spiritual_a and_o divine_a manner_n not_o so_o gross_o and_o corporal_o or_o carnal_o to_o be_v understand_v as_o poor_a sense_n or_o reason_n shall_v think_v or_o presume_v to_o define_v under_o the_o compass_n of_o their_o shallow_a apprehension_n which_o their_o presume_v have_v move_v and_o stir_v up_o strange_a mist_n in_o this_o divine_a speculation_n that_o ought_v only_o mysterious_o to_o be_v look_v on_o and_o admire_v with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n not_o curious_o to_o be_v pry_v into_o by_o silly_a eye_n of_o sense_n or_o humane_a reason_n 37._o why_o say_v we_o so_o because_o as_o there_o be_v arcana_fw-la dei_fw-la and_o religionis_fw-la that_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v pry_v into_o and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o can_v be_v tell_v and_o mystery_n in_o the_o trinity_n and_o faith_n that_o even_o mortal_a heart_n can_v comprehend_v nor_o be_v it_o fit_v or_o needful_a for_o we_o to_o know_v much_o less_o curious_o inquire_v after_o so_o especial_o in_o this_o mystery_n where_o christ_n be_v very_o and_o indeed_o present_a yet_o after_o such_o a_o ineffable_a manner_n the_o tongue_n can_v utter_v nor_o reason_n well_o comprehend_v yet_o faith_n may_v plain_o see_v because_o he_o have_v say_v it_o who_o be_v the_o truth_n and_o we_o must_v believe_v though_o for_o our_o weakness_n not_o able_a sufficient_o to_o conceive_v or_o comprehend_v 38._o why_o can_v we_o comprehend_v they_o because_o we_o be_v finite_a and_o the_o counsel_n and_o way_n or_o thought_n of_o god_n that_o he_o will_v have_v conceal_v to_o exercise_v our_o humility_n not_o like_o we_o or_o our_o thought_n or_o way_n buâ—_n as_o his_o wisdom_n in_o the_o depth_n of_o his_o counsel_n infinite_a in_o himself_o though_o to_o us-ward_n and_o in_o part_n so_o much_o as_o necessary_a for_o we_o to_o know_v finite_a and_o reveal_v proportionable_a to_o our_o understanding_n and_o apprehension_n so_o what_o be_v not_o reveal_v it_o be_v holy_a modesty_n and_o sobriety_n not_o curious_o to_o inquire_v after_o as_o in_o this_o and_o many_o other_o thing_n 39_o but_o some_o have_v devise_v how_o in_o this_o and_o the_o like_a yet_o without_o god_n especial_a grace_n or_o command_v and_o illumination_n it_o may_v well_o seem_v but_o lose_v labour_n and_o vain_a for_o when_o many_o have_v devise_v divers_a way_n of_o his_o presence_n here_o or_o in_o the_o midst_n among_o his_o disciple_n when_o the_o door_n be_v shut_v he_o to_o who_o all_o power_n be_v give_v can_v have_v other_o mean_n to_o show_v his_o presence_n and_o power_n than_o their_o poor_a thought_n or_o invention_n can_v devise_v and_o for_o this_o if_o it_o have_v be_v expedient_a for_o we_o to_o know_v he_o will_v have_v show_v it_o it_o may_v then_o suffice_v we_o that_o since_o he_o have_v say_v it_o he_o be_v present_a and_o how_o he_o be_v present_a we_o shall_v find_v by_o his_o grace_n here_o and_o perfect_o in_o glory_n when_o we_o shall_v know_v as_o we_o be_v know_v and_o all_o our_o imperfection_n do_v away_o 40._o what_o be_v we_o to_o do_v then_o with_o the_o disciple_n to_o receive_v he_o believe_v and_o enjoy_v his_o bless_a presence_n and_o grace_n make_v no_o question_n with_o those_o capernait_n as_o to_o say_v master_z how_o come_v thou_o hither_o consider_v also_o the_o bethshemite_n be_v bless_v by_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o ark_n but_o curse_a and_o plague_v when_o they_o begin_v curious_o to_o pry_v into_o it_o 1_o king_n 6._o and_o curious_a question_n little_a avail_n to_o godliness_n especial_o in_o such_o thing_n as_o this_o where_o silence_n and_o admiration_n be_v the_o best_a eloquence_n to_o express_v such_o mystery_n and_o here_o godly_a meditation_n safe_o than_o socratical_a disputation_n when_o common_o discourse_v of_o controversy_n do_v abate_v devotion_n which_o ought_v rather_o to_o be_v kindle_v by_o pious_a and_o godly_a meditation_n 41._o be_v this_o sufficient_a then_o or_o best_a for_o we_o it_o be_v for_o we_o may_v consider_v if_o humane_a reason_n waver_v in_o thing_n sensible_a how_o much_o more_o in_o divine_a so_o far_o above_o sense_n and_o from_o sense_n remove_v the_o creation_n of_o angel_n be_v above_o humane_a sense_n or_o capacity_n moses_n be_v therefore_o say_v not_o to_o have_v mention_v it_o so_o in_o this_o mystery_n much_o more_o the_o manner_n of_o christ_n presence_n and_o how_o he_o come_v utter_v only_o as_o pythagoras_n scholar_n be_v silent_a and_o assure_v it_o be_v so_o if_o he_o say_v it_o though_o else_o they_o do_v not_o perceive_v it_o much_o more_o the_o authority_n of_o christ_n shall_v be_v with_o we_o because_o he_o say_v it_o and_o so_o let_v we_o honour_v he_o in_o this_o mystery_n praise_v he_o for_o his_o mercy_n receive_v his_o grace_n believe_v his_o promise_n and_o be_v thankful_a for_o his_o presence_n and_o blessing_n and_o here_o those_o thing_n we_o comprehend_v we_o may_v admire_v and_o what_o we_o can_v we_o shall_v more_o admire_v and_o if_o word_n or_o heart_n be_v want_v to_o express_v or_o conceive_v let_v not_o faith_n be_v want_v to_o relieve_v because_o he_o be_v truth_n and_o the_o sun_n remain_v a_o splendent_a body_n though_o batâ—_n or_o owl_n eye_n can_v endure_v it_o or_o our_o eye_n look_v into_o this_o truth_n 42._o but_o be_v we_o not_o to_o believe_v as_o the_o ancient_a father_n do_v yes_o as_o the_o holy_a and_o most_o ancient_a ever_o have_v do_v as_o the_o disciple_n who_o believe_v not_o question_v how_o and_o enjoy_v his_o grace_n and_o presence_n and_o the_o like_a by_o the_o most_o ancient_a father_n confess_v we_o be_v to_o acknowledge_v as_o 1._o with_o dionysius_n the_o areopagite_n that_o it_o be_v a_o 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