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cross_n thou_o must_v not_o imagine_v as_o though_o it_o happen_v a_o far_o off_o in_o bethelem_n or_o in_o jerusalem_n a_o thousand_o and_o so_o many_o year_n since_o for_o this_o do_v wearâ—_n the_o imagination_n and_o be_v not_o of_o so_o much_o force_n to_o move_v but_o rather_o imagine_v those_o thing_n as_o if_o they_o be_v present_a and_o even_o now_o do_v pass_v before_o thy_o eye_n see_v and_o behold_v with_o the_o eye_n of_o thy_o soul_n the_o infant_n jesus_n weep_v and_o cry_v in_o the_o cradle_n or_o manger_n and_o as_o it_o be_v hear_v the_o stroke_n of_o whip_n and_o knock_v of_o the_o nail_n whereby_o â—hou_n shall_v both_o pray_v with_o more_o facility_n swetnes_n attention_n and_o devotion_n and_o be_v move_v more_o &_o reaâ—_n more_o abundant_a fruit_n and_o profit_n â—hereof_o the_o i._o meditation_n of_o the_o conception_n of_o our_o b._n lady_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v and_o with_o the_o eyâ—â—_n of_o thy_o understanding_n to_o behold_v the_o three_o divine_a person_n father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n in_o thâ—â—hrone_n of_o their_o glory_n and_o majesty_n in_o who_o presence_n do_v assist_v a_o innumerable_a number_n of_o angel_n ordain_v and_o decree_a in_o thaâ—_n supremâ—_n council_n that_o see_v the_o â—uine_a â—nd_n perdition_n of_o mankind_n and_o the_o forgetfulness_n of_o their_o eternal_a weal_n and_o salvation_n be_v so_o great_a to_o redress_v the_o damage_n and_o universal_a hurt_n the_o second_o person_n of_o the_o most_o b._n trinity_n the_o only_o beget_v son_n of_o the_o eternal_a father_n shall_v become_v man_n to_o redeem_v us._n ponder_n the_o excessive_a louâ—_n which_o do_v burn_v and_o inflame_v his_o diâ—ine_a breast_n for_o have_v many_o other_o mean_n to_o redeemee_n thou_o which_o will_v have_v cost_v he_o far_o less_o he_o will_v notwithstanding_o make_v choice_n of_o no_o â—ther_n but_o of_o that_o which_o shall_v â—ost_o he_o most_o of_o all_o the_o more_o to_o declare_v his_o unspeakable_a love_n 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spirit_n shall_v begin_v to_o build_v the_o house_n wherein_o he_o be_v to_o dwell_v create_v the_o sacred_a virgin_n our_o b._n lady_n pure_a and_o without_o spoâ—_n or_o blemish_n free_a from_o all_o stain_n of_o sin_n original_a or_o actual_a and_o certain_o it_o â—as_v meet_v that_o such_o a_o privilege_n shall_v be_v grant_v she_o in_o whom_o god_n be_v to_o lodge_v and_o dwell_v as_o in_o hiâ—_n holy_a temple_n ponder_n that_o as_o all_o our_o hurt_n and_o perdition_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n by_o a_o man_n and_o woman_n god_n in_o like_a manner_n will_v that_o our_o redemption_n shall_v have_v beginning_n by_o another_o â—an_v and_o another_o woman_n and_o 〈◊〉_d death_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n by_o adam_n and_o eâ—e_v when_o they_o sin_v so_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n shall_v enter_v by_o jesus_n &_o mary_n which_o never_o sin_v unto_o whom_o man_n shall_v repair_v for_o remedy_n of_o their_o
die_v that_o the_o city_n of_o jerusalem_n shall_v be_v full_a of_o people_n that_o it_o may_v be_v unto_o he_o a_o occasion_n of_o more_o infamy_n to_o conclude_v if_o this_o our_o lord_n his_o election_n choice_n &_o judgement_n of_o thing_n be_v always_o best_o as_o doubtless_o it_o be_v it_o behoove_v thou_o in_o imitation_n of_o he_o ever_o to_o make_v choice_n of_o the_o worst_a for_o thyself_o fly_v whatsoever_o tend_v to_o thy_o honour_n and_o estimation_n and_o embrace_v whatsoever_o may_v be_v for_o thy_o dishonour_n &_o contempt_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v what_o this_o b_o child_n have_v in_o heaven_n as_o he_o be_v almighty_a god_n &_o what_o in_o the_o stable_n as_o he_o be_v man_n &_o who_o he_o be_v in_o both_o place_n ponder_n how_o this_o poor_a little_a infant_n who_o be_v here_o lodge_v in_o so_o vile_a a_o cottage_n and_o repose_v in_o a_o manger_n be_v a_o god_n of_o infinite_a majesty_n who_o seat_n be_v heaveâ—_n who_o throne_n be_v the_o cherubim_n who_o servant_n be_v all_o the_o angel_n and_o who_o all_o do_v adore_v and_o serve_v this_o babe_n be_v the_o universal_a lord_n and_o eternal_a word_n in_o all_o thing_n squall_v with_o the_o other_o two_o divine_a person_n who_o afterwards_o be_v so_o glorious_o transfigure_v on_o the_o mount_n taâ—or_n between_o moses_n and_o 〈◊〉_d and_o â—ho_n in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n â—â—all_v sit_v 〈◊〉_d a_o throne_n of_o majesty_n amidst_o the_o â—ood_a and_o bad_a he_o the_o very_a same_o â—ow_o in_o this_o his_o entrance_n into_o the_o â—orld_n lie_v in_o the_o crib_n in_o a_o hard_a â—nd_n abject_a manger_n between_o two_o â—â—ute_a beast_n preach_v and_o say_v â—â—to_o thou_o not_o by_o word_n of_o mouth_n â—ut_v of_o spirit_n not_o with_o many_o speech_n â—â—t_n with_o deed_n learn_v of_o i_o bemuse_v i_o be_o meek_a &_o humble_a of_o â—art_n â—â—hold_v how_o even_o from_o my_o cradle_n â—till_o my_o die_a day_n i_o have_v choose_v 〈◊〉_d my_o inseparable_a companionsâ—_n poâ—â—ty_n contempt_n sorroweâ—_n and_o affliction_n hence_o may_v thou_o gather_v thâ—â—â—ing_v god_n himself_o so_o great_a â—_o lord_n â—ame_n for_o thy_o â—ake_z so_o little_a thoâ—â—st_v also_o endeavour_v to_o humble_v 〈…〉_z and_o to_o become_v little_a for_o unleâ—â—â—_n 〈◊〉_d become_v as_o this_o little_a one_o thoâ—_n 〈◊〉_d not_o enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n the_o x._o meditation_n of_o the_o joy_n which_o the_o angel_n and_o meâ—_n 〈◊〉_d the_o nativity_n of_o the_o son_n of_o almighty_a god_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v what_o pass_v in_o heaven_n at_o such_o time_n as_o christ_n lesus_fw-la our_o lord_n be_v bear_v oâ—_n earth_n then_o the_o eternal_a father_n gauâ—_n commandment_n that_o all_o the_o angeâ—â—_n shall_v adore_v he_o as_o the_o apostle_n sâ—_n paul_n say_v and_o all_o of_o they_o sing_v iâ—_n in_o the_o air_n hymn_n and_o praise_n 〈◊〉_d this_o new_a bear_v king_n adore_a hiâ—_n with_o most_o humble_a and_o profound_a 〈◊〉_d â—erence_n 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that_o thou_o may_v not_o be_v of_o the_o nâ—uâ—er_n of_o those_o ungrateful_a person_n but_o â—aist_v glorify_v and_o adore_v his_o most_o holy_a â—on_n on_o earth_n as_o the_o angel_n do_v &_o do_v always_o in_o heaven_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o eternal_a father_n do_v manifest_v the_o birth_n of_o 〈◊〉_d â—ost_o holy_a son_n to_o the_o shepherd_n â—ho_n be_v watch_v over_o their_o 〈◊〉_d â—n_o the_o night_n time_n send_v his_o 〈…〉_z bring_v they_o the_o happy_a 〈…〉_z and_o to_o declare_v so_o high_a a_o 〈…〉_z â—nto_fw-it they_o of_o which_o company_n 〈◊〉_d approach_v near_o unto_o they_o saidâ—_n rejoice_v for_o behold_v i_o show_v unâ—â—_n you_o great_a joy_n that_o shall_v be_v to_o all_o the_o people_n because_o this_o day_n be_v bornâ—_n to_o you_o a_o saviour_n which_o be_v christ_n out_o lord_n in_o the_o city_n of_o david_n and_o this_o shall_v be_v a_o sign_n to_o you_o you_o shall_v find_v the_o infant_n swath_v in_o clouâ—s_n and_o lay_v in_o a_o 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lord_n of_o majesty_n but_o far_o great_a be_v the_o admiration_n which_o this_o very_a same_o cause_v in_o the_o holy_a prophet_n i_o say_v foresee_v in_o spirit_n â—ong_o before_o these_o shepherd_n and_o â—his_v great_a god_n and_o lord_n so_o little_a and_o â—o_o much_o humble_v wheresore_n he_o say_v who_o ever_o beard_n such_o a_o thing_n and_o who_o have_v see_v the_o like_a to_o this_o god_n â—n_a infant_n god_n in_o swath_a bandeâ—_n god_n to_o weep_v a_o thing_n so_o un_o beseeminâ—â—is_fw-fr majesty_n and_o greatness_n a_o thing_n so_o strange_a a_o work_n that_o do_v amaâ—â—_n 〈◊〉_d astonish_v the_o judgement_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n gather_v hence_o desire_v to_o be_v hâ—mble_a and_o lowly_a as_o god_n almighty_a vouch_n save_v to_o humble_v himself_o for_o he_o manifest_v himself_o free_o anâ—_n of_o his_o own_o accord_n to_o the_o humble_a shepherd_n but_o not_o to_o prouâ—d_n scribeâ—_n and_o pâ—arisies_n he_o be_v willing_a 〈…〉_z find_v of_o those_o who_o careful_o 〈◊〉_d over_o their_o own_o soul_n but_o 〈…〉_z those_o who_o be_v over_o whelm_v 〈…〉_z â—yed_v in_o the_o dead_a sleep_n of_o 〈…〉_z a_o care_v therefore_o to_o watch_v and_o pray_v â—_o thou_o shall_v find_v our_o lord_n as_o these_o shepherd_n do_v the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o great_a desire_n which_o these_o holy_a shepherd_n have_v to_o bring_v home_o with_o they_o to_o their_o cottage_n and_o cabin_n if_o they_o can_v have_v obtain_v so_o much_o those_o light_n of_o the_o world_n the_o son_n and_o the_o mother_n see_v they_o so_o solitary_a poor_a &_o unprovided_a of_o all_o human_a mean_n to_o serve_v and_o cherish_v they_o as_o far_o aâ—_n their_o small_a force_n and_o ability_n will_v reach_v in_o token_n of_o gratitude_n for_o the_o high_a favour_n which_o they_o have_v receive_v of_o they_o when_o they_o disclose_v &_o manifest_v themselves_o unto_o they_o ponder_n that_o for_o the_o find_v out_o of_o almighty_a god_n be_v not_o require_v â—ither_o a_o sharp_a wit_n 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of_o thy_o blood_n for_o he_o who_o first_o have_v shed_v it_o for_o thou_o the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o they_o impose_v upon_o this_o child_n the_o name_n of_o jesus_n which_o be_v to_o say_v saviour_n of_o sinner_n as_o one_o who_o be_v to_o deliver_v they_o not_o only_o from_o all_o evil_a but_o also_o to_o bestow_v upon_o they_o most_o excellent_a favour_n and_o riches_n that_o theiâ—_n remedy_n &_o salvation_n may_v be_v most_o abundant_a ponder_n that_o this_o glorious_a name_n â—as_v impose_v upon_o he_o 〈…〉_z great_a honour_n for_o his_o eternal_a father_n see_v he_o so_o humble_v and_o mark_v with_o the_o badge_n of_o a_o sinner_n will_v that_o he_o shall_v even_o then_o be_v exalt_v &_o have_v give_v he_o as_o s._n paul_n say_v a_o name_n which_o be_v above_o all_o name_n that_o be_v jesus_n and_o whereas_o our_o salvation_n be_v to_o cost_v he_o the_o shed_v of_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n he_o give_v leave_v to_o whatsoever_o instrument_n be_v fit_a for_o the_o draw_v of_o blood_n to_o work_v their_o effect_n upon_o he_o to_o the_o knife_n at_o his_o entrance_n into_o this_o world_n and_o at_o the_o end_n thereof_o to_o the_o whip_n scourge_n thorn_n nail_n &_o spâ—are_v hence_o thou_o may_v gather_v affection_n and_o desire_n to_o adore_v and_o reverence_v this_o â—ost_o holy_a and_o most_o sweet_a name_n of_o jesus_n have_v it_o always_o in_o thy_o mouth_n and_o hart_n thereby_o to_o obtain_v victory_n oâ—er_v thy_o enemy_n for_o the_o devil_n do_v fly_v from_o this_o holy_a name_n and_o the_o infernal_a power_n do_v tremble_v at_o it_o and_o by_o it_o and_o in_o it_o sinner_n have_v their_o hope_n and_o confidence_n because_o jesus_n be_v as_o much_o to_o say_v as_o saviour_n and_o if_o to_o save_v thou_o and_o true_o to_o bear_v that_o name_n cost_v he_o so_o dear_a as_o the_o shed_v of_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n and_o the_o spend_n of_o his_o life_n for_o thy_o sake_n what_o be_v it_o meet_v thou_o shall_v do_v for_o thy_o 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great_a happiness_n to_o cast_v themselves_o and_o whatsoever_o they_o have_v at_o the_o foot_n of_o his_o our_o lord_n that_o he_o may_v dispose_v of_o it_o all_o according_a to_o his_o most_o holy_a will_n acknowledge_v that_o unto_o him_n as_o to_o the_o owner_n and_o lord_n of_o all_o all_o subjection_n &_o service_n be_v most_o due_a ponder_v the_o little_a regard_n and_o esteem_v which_o be_v to_o be_v have_v of_o the_o glory_n of_o this_o world_n see_v it_o receive_v our_o saviour_n to_o day_n with_o so_o great_a honour_n &_o within_o few_o day_n after_o it_o hold_v he_o for_o worse_a than_o barrabas_n and_o seek_v his_o death_n cry_v out_o against_o he_o crucify_v crucify_v he_o and_o who_o to_o day_n it_o extol_v &_o term_v the_o son_n of_o daâ—uid_n that_o be_v the_o holy_a of_o holye_n and_o the_o most_o holy_a among_o saint_n toâ—morrow_o it_o reckon_v the_o most_o vile_a of_o all_o man_n and_o treat_v he_o as_o a_o maâ—lefactour_n load_v his_o sacred_a shoulder_n with_o a_o heavy_a cross_n on_o which_o he_o be_v to_o be_v crucify_v and_o die_v gather_v hence_o great_a compassion_n and_o grief_n to_o see_v the_o lord_n of_o angel_n so_o much_o neglect_v and_o despise_v by_o man_n and_o to_o seek_v their_o honour_n at_o so_o great_a charge_n and_o cost_v of_o he_o desire_v thou_o to_o serve_v and_o honour_v hiâ—_n much_o more_o hereafter_o and_o say_v 〈◊〉_d he_o behold_v o_o my_o king_n &_o my_o loâ—â—_n i_o cast_v at_o thy_o most_o holy_a foot_n not_o only_o all_o my_o good_n and_o wealth_n but_o my_o honour_n also_o my_o content_n my_o life_n myself_o and_o all_o tread_v upoâ—_n i_o and_o do_v with_o i_o what_o thou_o will_v for_o thou_o be_v my_o god_n my_o king_n and_o lord_n the_o head_n of_o angelâ—_n and_o man_n better_a and_o exalt_v above_o they_o all_o the_o xxx_o meditation_n of_o the_o supper_n which_o christ_n our_o lord_n make_v which_o his_o disciple_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o christ_n our_o saviour_n send_v saint_n peter_n &_o saint_n john_n his_o apostle_n to_o prepare_v for_o the_o legal_a supper_n of_o the_o lamb_n and_o how_o that_o forth_o with_o the_o goodman_n of_o the_o house_n to_o who_o they_o be_v send_v inspire_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n give_v they_o the_o best_a &_o best_a accommodate_v room_n of_o the_o whole_a house_n ponder_v the_o favour_n which_o almighty_a god_n vouchsafe_v to_o do_v theâ—_n in_o pdrticule_a when_o he_o enter_v into_o thy_o house_n that_o be_v into_o thy_o soul_n to_o celebrate_v therein_o his_o feast_n and_o pasch_fw-mi and_o make_v thou_o thereby_o partaker_n of_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n &_o passion_n gather_v hence_o great_a sorrow_n and_o repentance_n for_o that_o thou_o â—ast_v bebave_v thyself_o so_o ill_o towards_o so_o love_v a_o lord_n see_v not_o once_o but_o many_o time_n thou_o have_v shut_v the_o door_n of_o thy_o soul_n upon_o he_o &_o shut_v it_o against_o his_o diâ—ine_a inspiration_n thou_o have_v open_v it_o to_o the_o persuasion_n of_o thy_o enemy_n the_o devil_n who_o thou_o have_v receive_v and_o entertain_v as_o if_o he_o &_o not_o god_n have_v be_v the_o owner_n and_o lord_n of_o thy_o soul_n and_o therefore_o that_o which_o thou_o ougnt_a to_o do_v be_v to_o offer_v he_o not_o only_o the_o best_a room_n in_o thy_o house_n that_o be_v thy_o soul_n but_o also_o to_o give_v it_o he_o whole_o for_o it_o be_v all_o whole_o he_o and_o will_v to_o god_n it_o be_v better_a than_o it_o be_v that_o it_o may_v please_v his_o divine_a majesty_n to_o â—ome_o &_o dwell_v in_o it_o for_o ever_o the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o that_o christ_n our_o lord_n the_o day_n be_v come_v when_o the_o paschal_n lamb_n be_v to_o be_v eat_v will_v fulfil_v that_o ceremnny_n of_o the_o law_n &_o for_o the_o accomplish_n of_o the_o shadow_n and_o figure_n of_o the_o old_a law_n be_v sacrifice_v as_o the_o true_a lamb_n which_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n at_o the_o same_o time_n and_o in_o the_o same_o place_n that_o the_o mystical_a lamb_n be_v wont_a to_o be_v sacrifice_v wherefore_o our_o lord_n be_v at_o the_o table_n with_o his_o disciple_n and_o all_o thing_n be_v prepare_v and_o ready_a he_o say_v unto_o they_o with_o desire_n i_o have_v desire_v to_o eat_v this_o pasch_fw-mi with_o you_o to_o give_v you_o to_o understand_v how_o much_o i_o love_v you_o as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v very_o long_v have_v i_o great_o desire_v this_o day_n and_o this_o hour_n wherein_o you_o shall_v see_v nothing_o in_o i_o but_o ignominy_n reproach_n blow_n stripe_n wound_n etc._n etc._n ponder_v the_o great_a and_o earnest_a desire_n which_o god_n have_v to_o suffer_v and_o to_o give_v his_o life_n for_o thou_o long_v to_o be_v plunge_v
and_o place_n where_o we_o be_v to_o pray_v 〈◊〉_d first_o of_o all_o we_o be_v to_o make_v the_o sign_n of_o the_o cross_n and_o join_v our_o hand_n together_o stand_v and_o pause_v for_o the_o space_n of_o a_o pater_fw-la noster_fw-la then_o liâ—ting_v up_o our_o hart_n and_o the_o power_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o heaven_n â—e_v be_v to_o behold_v and_o as_o it_o be_v to_o place_v our_o selueâ—_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o live_a god_n be_v undoubted_o there_o by_o essence_n presence_n and_o power_n consider_v that_o we_o be_v not_o all_o alone_a but_o before_o that_o grâ—aâ—_n and_o infinite_a majesty_n of_o almighty_a god_n then_o and_o there_o look_v upon_o uâ—_n according_a as_o â—he_n great_a prophet_n elias_n do_v when_o he_o save_v our_o lord_n live_v the_o god_n of_o israel_n in_o who_o sight_n i_o stand_v and_o herewith_o quicken_a our_o faith_n let_v we_o make_v to_o this_o our_o lord_n and_o god_n three_o in_o person_n and_o one_o in_o essence_n who_o innumerable_a angel_n do_v adore_v a_o great_a and_o profound_a reverence_n bend_v before_o he_o the_o knee_n of_o our_o hart_n and_o body_n unto_o the_o ground_n one_o twice_o and_o thrice_o adore_v and_o worship_v the_o three_o divine_a person_n first_o the_o father_n than_o the_o son_n last_o the_o holy_a â—host_n and_o this_o humiliation_n wherewith_o â—e_a begin_v our_o prayer_n be_v not_o only_o to_o â—e_v exterior_a and_o with_o the_o body_n but_o also_o interior_a and_o with_o the_o mind_n entere_v into_o ourselves_o and_o consider_v that_o we_o have_v not_o any_o thing_n of_o our_o selâ—es_n either_o in_o be_v substance_n or_o â—alue_n nor_o any_o thing_n but_o innumerable_a â—innes_n for_o which_o we_o deserve_v everlasting_a pain_n and_o torment_n and_o this_o may_v be_v a_o effectual_a mean_n to_o pray_v well_o for_o by_o this_o humiliation_n the_o just_a become_v more_o just_a and_o the_o holy_a more_o â—oly_a whereof_o give_v testimony_n abraâ—am_n tobias_n daniel_n and_o other_o saint_n of_o who_o the_o holy_a scripture_n â—elateth_v that_o they_o begin_v their_o prayer_n â—y_a humble_v themselves_o and_o by_o this_o â—inners_n obâ—aâ—ne_a mercy_n and_o become_v â—uit_n manasses_n kind_a of_o israel_n a_o great_a â—inner_n and_o the_o publican_n in_o the_o gosâ—ell_n by_o humble_v himself_o in_o his_o prayer_n go_v thence_o justify_v and_o so_o shall_v we_o without_o doubt_n if_o we_o humble_v ourselves_o in_o like_a manner_n as_o we_o ought_v to_o do_v the_o vi_o advertisement_n how_o and_o with_o what_o composition_n of_o body_n we_o ought_v to_o pray_v the_o composition_n of_o body_n 〈◊〉_d prayer_n be_v to_o be_v waâ—ghed_v anâ—_n use_v according_a to_o the_o health_n disposition_n and_o force_n thereof_o noâ—_n kneel_v if_o we_o be_v in_o good_a health_n annable_a now_o prostrate_a upon_o the_o ground_n sometime_o standing_z especial_o 〈◊〉_d drowsiness_n do_v molest_v and_o trouble_v we_o sometime_o sit_v with_o humility_n 〈◊〉_d our_o indisposition_n require_v it_o yet_o so_o that_o the_o humble_a manner_n of_o our_o sit_v declare_v the_o desire_n we_o have_v not_o to_o rest_v but_o to_o pray_v for_o if_o the_o body_n shall_v be_v in_o pain_n or_o torment_n we_o cannoâ—_n have_v the_o repose_n and_o quiet_a of_o mind_n which_o be_v require_v for_o this_o holy_a exercise_n although_o sometime_o it_o wilbâ—_n good_a to_o mortify_v and_o punish_v the_o body_n therein_o also_o not_o grant_v all_o that_o it_o ask_v especial_o if_o thereby_o we_o â—â—nde_v ourselves_o remiss_a negligent_a â—nd_v distract_v we_o have_v many_o example_n in_o 〈◊〉_d holy_a scripture_n of_o the_o exterior_a reâ—â—rence_n which_o the_o holy_a saint_n use_v in_o â—â—ayer_n of_o that_o great_a servant_n of_o god_n â—oyses_n it_o be_v say_v that_o to_o pray_v unto_o â—od_n in_o the_o mount_n sinai_n he_o do_v proâ—â—ate_v himself_o upon_o the_o ground_n and_o 〈◊〉_d daniel_n that_o he_o pray_v bow_v â—oth_a knee_n unto_o the_o ground_n this_o â—anner_n of_o reverence_n do_v our_o lord_n â—â—sus_n christ_n himself_o use_v in_o the_o long_a â—â—ayer_n make_v unto_o his_o eternal_a father_n 〈◊〉_d the_o garden_n where_o kneel_v down_o 〈◊〉_d prostrate_v himself_o upon_o the_o groâ—nd_n and_o it_o be_v credible_a that_o he_o do_v the_o â—me_n other_o time_n as_o when_o he_o â—ent_a 〈◊〉_d pray_v in_o the_o mountain_n this_o example_n the_o apostle_n &_o â—ther_n holy_a saint_n have_v follow_v and_o â—mongst_a the_o rest_n it_o be_v record_v of_o s._n â—â—mes_v the_o young_a that_o through_o conâ—nuall_a kneel_v both_o by_o day_n and_o â—ight_n his_o kneeâ—_n become_v as_o hard_a 〈◊〉_d â—â—ose_n of_o a_o camel_n teach_v we_o thereby_o the_o great_a esteem_n we_o ought_v to_o haâ—â—_n 〈◊〉_d exterior_a reverence_n in_o prayer_n aâ—_n thing_n singular_o help_v 〈◊〉_d devotion_n great_o glorify_v god_n 〈…〉_z marvellous_a edification_n 〈…〉_z neighbour_n let_v we_o therefore_o 〈◊〉_d procure_v to_o glorify_v he_o and_o edify_v 〈◊〉_d neighbour_n when_o we_o pray_v the_o vii_o advertisement_n how_o we_o ought_v to_o cowerse_v and_o speâ—â—_n with_o god_n in_o prayer_n the_o manner_n to_o converse_v 〈◊〉_d almighty_a god_n in_o mental_a praâ—er_n must_v be_v not_o with_o exterior_a but_o interior_a word_n not_o long_o 〈◊〉_d for_o all_o the_o time_n our_o pâ—ayer_n endure_v but_o brief_a and_o in_o few_o word_n accâ—â—ding_v as_o our_o blessed_a saviour_n teacheâ—_n 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o gospel_n say_v wheâ—_n you_o pray_v speak_v not_o much_o and_o saint_n augustine_n expound_v this_o place_n 〈◊〉_d the_o gospel_n note_v that_o it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d thing_n to_o speak_v much_o and_o discouâ—â—_n with_o the_o understanding_n â—nd_v another_o thing_n to_o stay_v long_o in_o the_o act_n of_o louâ—_n aâ—d_a affection_n of_o the_o will_v wherefore_o the_o former_a be_v that_o which_o be_v to_o be_v aâ—â—yded_v in_o prayer_n for_o that_o be_v 〈◊〉_d to_o speak_v and_o prattle_n much_o â—_z the_o business_n or_o nature_n of_o prayer_n consi_v not_o in_o many_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d way_n to_o negotiate_v with_o almighty_a god_n to_o use_v much_o rhetoric_n a_o â—â—dance_n of_o discourse_n and_o curious_a â—ceits_n but_o rather_o by_o sigh_n tear_n 〈◊〉_d compunction_n of_o hart_n for_o although_o we_o say_v nothing_o with_o our_o lip_n 〈◊〉_d may_v cry_v nevertheless_o with_o our_o hart_n â—moyses_n do_v unto_o who_o our_o lord_n 〈◊〉_d why_o cry_v thou_o unto_o i_o â—hereas_fw-la the_o holy_a man_n say_v not_o a_o 〈◊〉_d but_o only_o pray_v with_o so_o great_a â—â—our_n and_o efficacy_n in_o his_o hart_n as_o 〈◊〉_d have_v cry_v out_o aloud_o unto_o god_n we_o therefore_o in_o this_o manner_n â—ght_v also_o to_o make_v our_o prayer_n and_o unto_o almighty_a god_n and_o if_o peradventure_o herewith_o we_o find_v our_o 〈◊〉_d distract_v be_v not_o able_a with_o 〈◊〉_d discourse_n to_o prosecute_v our_o prayer_n 〈◊〉_d that_o quiet_a and_o repose_v we_o desire_v 〈◊〉_d rather_o find_v ourselves_o assault_v 〈◊〉_d diverse_a thought_n &_o distraction_n â—illbe_n good_a to_o make_v use_n of_o a_o reâ—dy_n which_o the_o r._n father_n m._n john_n â—â—la_o give_v in_o one_o of_o his_o spiritual_a â—â—stles_n say_v that_o we_o mâ—st_v cast_v 〈◊〉_d self_n at_o the_o foot_n of_o christ_n be_v 〈◊〉_d for_o the_o fault_n and_o cause_n give_v of_o that_o distraction_n and_o so_o complain_v and_o lament_v in_o humble_a 〈◊〉_d love_a manner_n we_o may_v say_v vocâ—_n these_o or_o the_o like_a word_n how_o be_v it_o possible_a o_o my_o goâ—_n that_o thou_o will_v permit_v that_o i_o so_o 〈◊〉_d creature_n and_o so_o vile_a a_o worm_n 〈◊〉_d in_o presence_n of_o thou_o my_o creaour_n 〈◊〉_d maker_n with_o so_o little_a reverence_n attention_n and_o devotion_n and_o so_o much_o â—â—stracted_v do_v not_o permit_v so_o unworth_n a_o thing_n i_o beseech_v thou_o then_o 〈◊〉_d to_o thy_o soul_n and_o say_v unto_o she_o my_o soul_n reflect_v upon_o thyself_o 〈◊〉_d what_o thou_o do_v and_o with_o who_o 〈◊〉_d speak_v consider_v that_o perhâ—â—_n this_o may_v be_v the_o last_o hour_n that_o thâ—_n have_v to_o pray_v in_o and_o that_o this_o may_v the_o last_o day_n of_o thy_o life_n this_o do_v let_v we_o return_v our_o prayer_n again_o and_o interior_a communication_n with_o god_n as_o have_v beeâ—_n say_v and_o if_o nevertheless_o we_o canâ—_n cast_v off_o and_o be_v rid_v of_o these_o distractâ—â—â—_n as_o be_v perhaps_o the_o just_a &_o deserâ—â—_n chastisement_n of_o almighty_a god_n 〈◊〉_d the_o great_a and_o manifold_a sin_n of_o 〈◊〉_d life_n past_a and_o present_a negligence_n may_v say_v unto_o he_o o_o my_o god_n i_o accept_v with_o a_o 〈◊〉_d good_a will_n and_o do_v rejoice_v to_o 〈◊〉_d from_o thy_o hand_n this_o cross_n of_o 〈◊〉_d &_o dryness_n this_o distraction_n â—â—mfort_n and_o spiritual_a solitude_n of_o 〈◊〉_d thus_o forsake_v of_o thou_o and_o leave_v 〈◊〉_d self_n and_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v 〈◊〉_d patience_n and_o humility_n and_o this_o formity_n with_o the_o will_n of_o
this_o holy_a exercise_n of_o prepare_v thâ—_n self_n for_o death_n it_o be_v a_o bridle_n foâ—_n many_o evil_n and_o a_o spur_n to_o all_o kinâ—_n of_o virtue_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v a_o law_n appoint_v by_o almighty_a god_n as_o saiâ—â—_n paul_n do_v testify_v to_o all_o man_n once_o 〈◊〉_d die_v &_o not_o twice_o or_o often_o whereupon_o ensue_v that_o the_o hurt_n and_o damage_n of_o a_o evil_a death_n be_v irremediable_a for_o all_o eternity_n as_o likewise_o the_o profit_n of_o a_o good_a death_n be_v everlasting_a ponder_n that_o if_o it_o be_v but_o only_o once_o that_o thou_o be_v to_o die_v and_o thereon_o depend_v thy_o eternal_a salvation_n or_o damnation_n how_o live_v thou_o then_o so_o careless_o not_o exercise_v thyself_o during_o life_n in_o such_o manner_n that_o thou_o may_v die_v a_o happy_a death_n gather_v hence_o a_o great_a desire_n to_o mortify_v thyself_o in_o whatsoever_o thou_o disordinate_o love_v be_v they_o thy_o parent_n brethren_n friend_n honour_n riches_n or_o pleasure_n see_v thou_o be_v to_o leave_v and_o depart_v from_o all_o at_o thy_o death_n and_o to_o the_o end_n thou_o may_v feel_v it_o the_o less_o procure_v often_o to_o die_v in_o thy_o life_n time_n mortify_v thy_o sense_n and_o shut_v up_o thy_o eye_n lest_o they_o may_v see_v that_o which_o be_v not_o lawful_a to_o be_v desire_v for_o thy_o salvation_n refrain_v thy_o tongue_n lest_o it_o speak_v thing_n hurtful_a to_o thy_o neighbour_n etc._n etc._n for_o so_o die_v and_o mortify_v thyself_o in_o thy_o life_n time_n thou_o shall_v find_v almighty_a god_n favourable_a unto_o thou_o at_o the_o hour_n of_o thy_o death_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o perplex_v and_o trouble_v thou_o will_v be_v in_o that_o trance_n and_o agony_n of_o death_n when_o thou_o shall_v see_v a_o holy_a candle_n light_v aâ—_n thy_o bed_n side_n and_o thy_o wind_a sheeâ—_n spread_v upon_o thy_o bed_n and_o the_o stander_n by_o call_v upon_o thou_o to_o prepaâ—â—_n thyself_o for_o death_n and_o to_o commend_v thyself_o with_o thy_o hart_n if_o thou_o can_v not_o with_o thy_o mouth_n unto_o the_o mercy_n of_o almighty_a god_n ponder_n the_o terror_n anguish_n and_o perplexity_n of_o mind_n thou_o be_v to_o feel_v in_o that_o passage_n not_o so_o much_o for_o that_o thou_o be_v to_o leave_v the_o belove_a company_n and_o society_n of_o thy_o body_n &_o other_o thing_n which_o thou_o do_v willing_o enjoy_v as_o for_o to_o see_v and_o understand_v that_o the_o dreadful_a hour_n of_o account_n and_o final_a sentence_n do_v approach_v the_o which_o shall_v be_v according_a to_o thy_o work_n either_o of_o eternal_a salvation_n or_o damnation_n to_o enjoy_v for_o ever_o god_n almighty_a or_o to_o burn_v for_o all_o eternity_n in_o â—ell_o fire_n gather_v hence_o a_o great_a fear_n and_o â—errour_n call_v to_o mind_v the_o insupportable_a pain_n and_o travail_n that_o thy_o â—ody_n and_o soul_n be_v to_o endure_v in_o the_o â—oure_n of_o death_n and_o withal_o a_o lively_a â—esire_n never_o more_o to_o forget_v the_o same_o whilst_o thou_o live_v reprehend_v and_o â—ondemâ—e_v thy_o carelessness_n demand_v â—ften_o time_n of_o thyself_o how_o if_o i_o â—eane_v to_o die_v well_o do_v i_o not_o live_v well_o for_o it_o be_v a_o law_n common_a and_o ordinary_a that_o he_o that_o live_v well_o die_v â—ell_o &_o he_o that_o live_v ill_a die_v also_o 〈◊〉_d crave_v of_o thy_o bless_a saviour_n â—â—at_a by_o his_o most_o holy_a death_n he_o will_v â—ouchsafe_v to_o give_v thou_o also_o a_o good_a &_o â—appy_a passage_n â—he_n four_o meditation_n of_o the_o particular_a judgement_n the_o preparatory_a prayer_n as_o before_o the_o composition_n of_o place_n shall_v be_v to_o imagine_v christ_n our_o â—uiour_n as_o the_o sovereign_a judge_n sear_v one_o a_o throne_n of_o majesty_n ready_a to_o â—dge_v thy_o soul_n which_o be_v accompany_v with_o thy_o good_a and_o bad_a deedeâ—_n and_o that_o on_o either_o side_n of_o thou_o stand_v thy_o good_a and_o bad_a angel_n expect_v who_o prey_n thou_o shall_v be_v the_o petition_n shall_v be_v to_o beseech_v our_o lord_n god_n that_o he_o will_v vouchâ—asâ—_n to_o show_v thou_o his_o goodness_n &_o clemency_n use_v towards_o thou_o not_o justice_n bâ—â—_n mercâ—_n see_v he_o be_v as_o s._n paul_n â—aiâ—â—_n the_o father_n of_o mercy_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o time_n and_o placeâ—_n wherein_o the_o particular_a judgmenâ—_n of_o every_o one_o be_v to_o be_v to_o wit_n the_o verâ—_n instant_a of_o death_n at_o the_o point_n wheâ—_n the_o soul_n shall_v leave_v the_o body_n deâ—â—_n poil_v of_o all_o the_o good_a it_o have_v and_o 〈◊〉_d that_o very_a time_n &_o moment_n the_o whoâ—â—_n judgement_n shall_v be_v conclude_v the_o seâ—â—_n tense_n give_v and_o execute_v ponder_n how_o much_o it_o behoove_v thou_o to_o have_v always_o before_o 〈◊〉_d eye_n this_o hour_n and_o moment_n 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v to_o be_v a_o beginning_n of_o thy_o 〈◊〉_d ternall_a good_a or_o evil_a for_o in_o eveâ—â—_a moment_n of_o these_o thou_o may_v meritâ—â—_n demeâ—iâ—_n either_o life_n or_o death_n which_o to_o endure_v for_o ever_o the_o place_n of_o 〈◊〉_d judgement_n shall_v be_v wheresoever_o deâ—â—_n â—hall_v first_o arrest_v thou_o on_o the_o land_n or_o â—n_o the_o sea_n in_o thy_o chamber_n or_o in_o the_o street_n in_o thy_o bed_n or_o on_o the_o way_n for_o â—s_a this_o sovereign_a judge_n have_v power_n â—nd_a jurisdiction_n in_o every_o place_n so_o in_o â—ll_a place_n he_o have_v this_o tribunal_n and_o soak_v his_o judgement_n that_o in_o every_o â—lace_n thou_o may_v fear_v because_o thou_o knowe_v not_o whether_o that_o shall_v be_v the_o â—lace_n of_o thâ—_n judgement_n out_o of_o which_o â—ou_fw-mi be_v to_o draw_v a_o great_a fear_n of_o ofâ—nding_n god_n in_o any_o place_n where_o he_o â—ay_v judge_v thou_o the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o most_o rigorous_a examen_fw-la whereunto_o the_o judge_n shall_v â—ll_o thou_o see_v it_o to_o be_v universal_a â—f_n all_o thing_n whatsoever_o charge_v â—â—ee_a withal_o thy_o sin_n of_o deed_n â—ords_n and_o thought_n even_o of_o those_o â—hich_v thou_o have_v idle_o do_v or_o speak_v â—â—ough_o thou_o shall_v have_v quite_o forâ—â—tten_v they_o &_o this_o accusation_n shall_v 〈◊〉_d so_o clear_a &_o evident_a as_o no_o manner_n 〈◊〉_d doubt_n may_v be_v make_v thereof_o seeâ—â—g_v therefore_o thyself_o compass_v about_o â—ith_n so_o many_o anguish_v and_o strait_n â—hat_n can_v thou_o do_v but_o say_v with_o the_o prophet_n the_o pang_n of_o death_n hauâ—_n environ_v i_o and_o the_o sorrow_n oâ—_n hell_n have_v compass_v i_o round_a abouâ—_n ponder_n the_o affliction_n pain_n â—_o sorrow_n wherein_o thy_o poor_a soul_n shaâ—â—_n find_v itself_o at_o so_o strait_a and_o rigorous_a a_o examination_n in_o which_o it_o be_v to_o giâ—â—_n a_o account_n of_o whatsoever_o it_o hâ—â—â—_n fraudulenty_n take_v even_o of_o a_o pin_n 〈◊〉_d â—agge_n of_o a_o point_n there_o thou_o shaltâ—â—_n ask_v account_n of_o thy_o life_n thy_o goodâ—_n and_o family_n of_o the_o inspiration_n 〈◊〉_d god_n and_o above_o all_o of_o the_o most_o prescious_a blood_n of_o christ_n and_o use_v of_o thâ—_n holy_a sacrament_n gather_v hence_o a_o great_a desâ—â—â—_n from_o this_o day_n forward_o to_o examine_v thy_o conscience_n with_o the_o great_a 〈◊〉_d verity_n thou_o can_v chastise_v thy_o seâ—â—â—_n rigorous_o for_o the_o fault_n thou_o â—hâ—_n find_v though_o theâ—_n seem_v but_o littleâ—_n since_o he_o that_o be_v afterward_o to_o examine_v and_o judge_v thou_o be_v god_n who_o â—eeâ—_n more_o than_o thou_o be_v able_a to_o see_v bâ—â—_n seech_v he_o that_o he_o will_v not_o enter_v inâ—â—_n judgement_n with_o thou_o because_o noâ—_n live_v as_o his_o holy_a prophet_n testify_v 〈◊〉_d â—halbe_n iustify_v in_o his_o sight_n the_o 3._o point_n â—o_n consider_v how_o sad_a and_o sorowâ—full_a thy_o soul_n will_v be_v at_o the_o deâ—â—ting_n from_o thy_o body_n into_o which_o use_v have_v infuse_v it_o &_o wherewith_o it_o 〈◊〉_d live_v in_o so_o strait_a a_o band_n of_o love_n 〈◊〉_d amity_n for_o it_o shall_v be_v scarce_o out_o â—â—he_a body_n when_o as_o troop_n of_o diâ—â—ls_n will_v straight_o encounter_v it_o 〈◊〉_d it_o forth_o with_o to_o appear_v in_o iudâ—â—nt_n before_o the_o tribunal_n seat_n oâ—â—â—d_n ponder_n the_o terror_n and_o fear_n â—â—ich_a then_o will_v be_v set_v it_o on_o every_o side_n â—â—w_o than_o it_o shall_v feel_v true_a sorrow_o 〈◊〉_d pain_n which_o in_o comparison_n of_o â—â—â—se_n it_o have_v sustain_v in_o this_o life_n â—â—ough_o otherwise_o great_a shall_v seem_v 〈◊〉_d be_v paint_v what_o grief_n shall_v â—ave_n when_o it_o shall_v perceive_v that_o â—â—â—re_v be_v noâ—more_o appeal_n from_o the_o â—â—all_a sentence_n which_o the_o supreme_a â—ge_n shall_v pronounce_v how_o will_v it_o â—â—e_v to_o know_v whether_o it_o be_v in_o godâ—â—â—our_n or_o no_o for_o of_o the_o
themselves_o with_o exterior_a purity_n alone_o as_o the_o foolish_a virgin_n and_o pharisy_n do_v but_o much_o more_o procure_v the_o interior_a because_o all_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o daughter_n of_o the_o king_n which_o be_v every_o pure_a soul_n as_o the_o holy_a ghost_n say_v be_v within_o gather_v hence_o a_o desire_n if_o thou_o desire_v to_o ascend_v up_o to_o the_o mount_n of_o god_n and_o enjoy_v his_o bless_a sight_n to_o obtain_v not_o only_o corporal_a but_o also_o much_o more_o spiritual_a purity_n for_o it_o be_v not_o fit_a that_o the_o temple_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v pollute_v or_o not_o pure_a see_v therefore_o thou_o be_v his_o temple_n as_o s._n paul_n say_v and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n have_v his_o abode_n in_o thou_o endeavour_n and_o striâ—â—_n alâ—ayes_v to_o be_v pure_a and_o clean_a both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n that_o in_o thou_o the_o beam_n of_o the_o divine_a light_n may_v appear_v and_o shine_v as_o in_o a_o very_a clean_a &_o pure_a crystal_n glass_n for_o if_o thou_o love_v this_o cleanesse_n and_o purity_n of_o hart_n thou_o shall_v have_v the_o king_n and_o lord_n of_o heaven_n for_o thy_o friend_n and_o enjoy_v his_o sight_n the_o 7._o beatitude_a to_o consider_v how_o god_n call_v the_o peacemaker_n the_o child_n of_o god_n for_o not_o only_o those_o who_o have_v peace_n in_o their_o soul_n with_o almighty_a god_n but_o those_o chieâ—â—y_n who_o also_o procure_v to_o have_v the_o same_o with_o their_o neighbour_n shall_v be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o of_o our_o saviour_n who_o with_o special_a prerogative_n be_v call_v the_o peaceable_a king_n and_o ordain_v that_o when_o he_o come_v into_o the_o world_n his_o angel_n shall_v salute_v man_n with_o this_o peace_n and_o make_v so_o much_o reckon_v thereof_o that_o he_o usual_o salute_v his_o disciple_n with_o this_o peace_n say_v unto_o they_o peace_n be_v with_o you_o ponder_v the_o innumerable_a persecution_n &_o affliction_n which_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n sustain_v to_o make_v peace_n between_o his_o eternal_a father_n and_o we_o purchase_v for_o we_o true_a peace_n and_o sheâ—ing_v himself_o peaceable_a even_o with_o those_o who_o do_v hate_v he_o gather_v hence_o how_o behooveful_a it_o be_v for_o thou_o to_o have_v peace_n with_o thyself_o and_o with_o thy_o neighbour_n thou_o shall_v have_v it_o with_o thyself_o if_o thou_o be_v careful_a to_o break_v and_o subdue_v thy_o inordinate_a appetite_n attend_v to_o the_o contituall_a exercise_n of_o mortificationâ—_n and_o wage_v continual_a waâ—re_n with_o vice_n for_o peace_n be_v get_v by_o war_n with_o thy_o neighbour_n thou_o may_v have_v peace_n if_o thou_o endeavour_v never_o to_o give_v they_o occasion_n of_o offence_n or_o trouble_n but_o rather_o to_o agree_v &_o make_v peace_n with_o every_o one_o and_o so_o do_v though_o shall_v be_v the_o belove_a child_n of_o almighty_a god_n the_o 8._o biatitude_a to_o consider_v how_o christ_n our_o lord_n call_v those_o bless_v which_o suffer_v persecution_n for_o justice_n that_o be_v for_o verâ—ue_n and_o sanctity_n sake_n which_o persecution_n be_v not_o understand_v to_o be_v suffer_v in_o one_o or_o two_o thing_n only_o but_o in_o all_o kind_n of_o injury_n to_o wit_n in_o land_n live_n honour_n content_a life_n and_o death_n etc._n etc._n ponder_v how_o our_o saviour_n christ_n from_o his_o very_a cradle_n till_o his_o die_a day_n suffer_v for_o justice_n and_o sanctity_n the_o great_a persecution_n and_o 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v ever_o endure_v and_o with_o the_o great_a patience_n that_o eve_n any_o have_v and_o for_o the_o most_o just_a and_o innocent_a cause_n that_o can_v be_v to_o wit_n for_o reprehend_v vice_n and_o sin_n and_o for_o the_o salvation_n of_o soul_n gather_v hence_o a_o great_a desire_n to_o suffer_v persecution_n in_o imitation_n oâ—_n christ_n neither_o esteem_n it_o any_o wonder_n sith_o his_o enemy_n persecute_v he_o that_o thou_o also_o persecute_v thou_o but_o remâ—ebring_v that_o if_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o christ_n our_o lord_n shall_v pass_v through_o innumerable_a tribulation_n and_o affâ—actions_n and_o so_o enter_v into_o his_o owns_o glory_n it_o be_v evident_a that_o neither_o thoâ—â—_n not_o any_o other_o shall_v enter_v into_o the_o glory_n which_o be_v not_o thou_o but_o only_a bâ—_n this_o way_n of_o persecuion_n wherefore_o animate_v thyself_o to_o suffer_v persecution_n and_o affliction_n because_o our_o prefeâ—_n tribulation_n which_o be_v momentary_a and_o light_a as_o also_o our_o life_n be_v work_v above_o measure_n as_o the_o apostle_n â—aitâ—_n a_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n in_o us._n the_o xxiii_o meditation_n of_o thetempest_n at_o sea_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v that_o our_o bless_a saviour_n be_v enter_v with_o his_o disciple_n into_o a_o little_a boat_n he_o fall_v a_o sleep_n &_o forth_o with_o a_o great_a tempest_n arise_v on_o the_o sea_n ponder_v two_o thing_n first_o that_o if_o the_o ship_n wherein_o christ_n sail_v be_v toss_v and_o cover_v with_o wave_n what_o will_v become_v of_o that_o wherein_o the_o devil_n be_v pilot_n that_o be_v if_o the_o soul_n of_o a_o just_a and_o holy_a person_n be_v persecute_v &_o afflict_v with_o temptation_n the_o soul_n of_o a_o wicked_a man_n and_o of_o a_o sinner_n what_o shall_v it_o endure_v what_o will_v become_v of_o such_o a_o one_o second_o ponder_v how_o that_o all_o those_o that_o betake_v themselves_o to_o the_o service_n of_o god_n ordinary_o sustain_v tempest_n and_o tentation_n for_o so_o the_o holy_a ghost_n say_v son_n come_v to_o the_o service_n of_o god_n stand_v in_o justice_n and_o fear_n and_o prepare_v thy_o soul_n to_o temptation_n wherefore_o many_o time_n almighty_a god_n permit_v great_a teâ—â—peâ—tuous_a storm_n of_o temptation_n and_o pâ—rsecutious_a to_o be_v raise_v against_o we_o and_o he_o semee_v to_o we_o as_o if_o he_o be_v a_o sleep_n &_o neglect_a us._n gather_v hence_o purpose_n to_o 〈◊〉_d the_o fury_n of_o thy_o temptation_n for_o god_n will_v assist_v thou_o and_o relieve_v thou_o in_o time_n of_o thy_o great_a need_n and_o deliver_v she_o out_o of_o danger_n as_o he_o deliver_v his_o apostle_n when_o they_o come_v unto_o he_o and_o crave_v his_o help_n and_o assistance_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o apostle_n see_v all_o their_o labour_n to_o be_v in_o vain_a go_v present_o to_o our_o saviour_n foâ—r_o help_v and_o awake_v he_o say_v lord_n save_v we_o we_o periâ—h_v ponder_v how_o our_o saviour_n make_v as_o though_o he_o steep_v and_o do_v not_o present_o deliver_v his_o apostle_n albelt_v he_o see_v the_o danger_n in_o which_o they_o be_v partly_o that_o they_o may_v know_v and_o understand_v how_o little_a they_o can_v do_v without_o his_o help_n and_o partly_o because_o he_o will_v they_o shall_v call_v upon_o he_o in_o time_n of_o their_o great_a necessity_n ponder_v furthermore_o how_o negligent_a thou_o have_v be_v in_o storm_n of_o temptation_n wherein_o thou_o have_v be_v often_o toss_v and_o how_o slothful_a thou_o have_v be_v in_o have_v speedy_a recourse_n to_o christ_n our_o lord_n &_o in_o beseech_v he_o to_o favour_n and_o aid_v thou_o and_o hence_o it_o have_v come_v to_o pass_v that_o the_o little_a boat_n of_o thy_o soul_n have_v be_v often_o plunge_v and_o overwhelm_v with_o the_o wave_n gather_v hence_o purpose_n to_o run_v to_o god_n at_o all_o time_n for_o his_o help_n but_o especial_o in_o time_n of_o temptation_n and_o affliction_n say_v unto_o he_o o_o lord_n deliver_v i_o from_o this_o temptation_n that_o â—auseth_v this_o tempest_n in_o my_o soul_n delyver_v i_o from_o this_o vice_n from_o this_o peril_n and_o affliction_n for_o if_o thou_o call_v upon_o he_o with_o faith_n and_o confidence_n he_o will_v aid_v and_o succour_v thou_o as_o he_o do_v his_o apostle_n and_o will_v command_v by_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o divine_a word_n the_o bluster_a wind_n of_o thy_o temptation_n &_o tribulation_n which_o be_v those_o that_o raise_v these_o storm_n in_o thy_o soul_n to_o cease_v and_o be_v quiet_a &_o present_o great_a tranquillity_n and_o peace_n of_o mind_n will_v follow_v the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o christ_n our_o saviour_n awake_v reprehend_v his_o disciple_n &_o say_v unto_o they_o why_o ase_a you_o fearful_a o_o you_o of_o little_a faith_n as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v i_o be_v in_o your_o company_n you_o need_v not_o fear_v ponder_v the_o love_n that_o christ_n show_v to_o his_o disciple_n and_o how_o he_o require_v the_o like_a love_n of_o they_o again_o and_o that_o they_o trust_v in_o he_o &_o fasten_v the_o anchor_n of_o their_o hope_n in_o he_o for_o they_o shall_v be_v secure_a in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o rage_a and_o tempestuous_a sea_n of_o this_o life_n though_o the_o wave_n shall_v rise_v to_o the_o very_a cloud_n gather_v hence_o a_o great_a desire_n to_o
to_o who_o we_o may_v imagine_v that_o our_o lord_n will_v answer_v bless_a art_n thou_o simeon_n bariona_fw-la because_o flesh_n and_o blood_n hâ—th_v not_o reveal_v it_o to_o thou_o but_o my_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n s._n john_n like_o wise_a will_v enkindle_v in_o himself_o affection_n of_o love_n see_v his_o sovereign_a master_n not_o only_o to_o unite_v himself_o so_o unto_o he_o as_o to_o permit_v he_o to_o lean_v on_o his_o breast_n buâ—_n also_o to_o do_v he_o so_o great_a a_o favour_n 〈◊〉_d to_o enter_v into_o his_o soul_n &_o body_n for_o morâ—_n perfect_a conjunction_n learn_v when_o thou_o come_v tâ—_n receane_n our_o lord_n to_o bring_v with_o theâ—_n these_o virtue_n to_o wit_n faith_n purity_n and_o love_n as_o these_o holy_a apostle_n do_v that_o thou_o may_v reap_v such_o profit_n â—_o they_o do_v &_o follow_v our_o lord_n as_o they_o do_v follow_v he_o â—_o it_o be_v to_o be_v note_v that_o in_o the_o enâ—_n of_o the_o â—â—ird_n book_n a_o 〈◊〉_d meditation_n be_v add_v for_o prepatation_n before_o 〈◊〉_d thanksgiving_n after_o we_o have_v râ—ceaâ—ued_v this_o most_o â—_o sacrameat_n wherâ—_o he_o that_o be_v 〈◊〉_d to_o know_v how_o 〈◊〉_d prepare_v himself_o and_o to_o give_v 〈◊〉_d thanks_o after_o unto_o our_o lord_n for_o 〈◊〉_d benefit_n receive_v may_v find_v they_o the_o xxxiii_o meditation_n of_o our_o bless_a saviour_n prayer_n in_o the_o garden_n and_o agony_n there_o the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o great_a desire_n that_o christ_n have_v to_o suffer_v for_o our_o sake_n and_o because_o the_o time_n seem_v â—ong_a till_o he_o shall_v be_v deliver_v into_o â—he_n tormetor_n hand_n that_o they_o may_v â—ee_n that_o he_o do_v nor_o shrink_v nor_o yet_o â—â—y_o supper_n be_v end_v he_o go_v into_o â—he_n garden_n to_o pray_v that_o be_v a_o place_n well_o know_v to_o the_o traitor_n judas_n to_o â—hew_v that_o of_o his_o own_o free_a will_v he_o offerâ—ed_v himself_o to_o prison_n &_o to_o death_n it_o â—elfe_n ponder_v how_o our_o lord_n for_o no_o â—anner_n of_o affliction_n or_o peril_n will_v â—â—ave_v his_o good_a and_o laudable_a exercise_n of_o prayeâ—_n and_o meditation_n for_o supper_n be_v end_v he_o betake_v 〈◊〉_d â—orth_o with_o to_o a_o solitary_a place_n to_o pray_v â—efore_o he_o be_v to_o enter_v upon_o his_o passion_n be_v confound_v because_o through_o thy_o tepidity_n and_o negligence_n for_o every_o light_a occasion_n thou_o leave_v thy_o prayer_n and_o forget_v thy_o laudable_a custom_n whereas_o thou_o shall_v do_v quite_o contrary_a because_o in_o time_n of_o great_a peril_n affliction_n and_o temptation_n we_o ought_v to_o have_v more_o particular_a recourse_n unto_o almighty_a god_n prayer_n be_v the_o only_a mean_n to_o strengthen_v ourselves_o in_o they_o the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o our_o redeemer_n be_v come_v to_o the_o garden_n wenâ—_n aside_o from_o his_o disciple_n and_o begin_v 〈◊〉_d wax_n sorrow_n full_a &_o to_o be_v sad_a ponder_n what_o be_v that_o which_o mark_v our_o lord_n to_o grieve_v &_o to_o be_v sad_a and_o afflict_a he_o 〈◊〉_d the_o joy_n of_o anâ—gells_n who_o when_o they_o behold_v they_o be_v exceed_o rejoice_v thou_o shall_v find_v that_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o affliction_n be_v the_o fear_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d the_o death_n which_o he_o 〈◊〉_d to_o â—o_o staynâ—â—_n the_o remembrance_n and_o lively_a appâ—â—_n hension_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o man_n present_a past_z and_o future_a the_o multitude_n and_o grievousnes_n of_o they_o both_o waâ—s_v the_o cause_n of_o this_o his_o trouble_n &_o griefâ—_n â—_o also_o the_o unspekable_a damage_n which_o 〈◊〉_d sin_n come_v to_o man_n in_o that_o 〈◊〉_d it_o they_o deserve_v to_o be_v condemn_v 〈◊〉_d the_o everlasting_a torment_n of_o hell_n â—â—at_o of_o all_o this_o arise_v his_o so_o increâ—â—ble_a â—â—rrow_n gather_v hence_o affection_n of_o griffe_n use_v sorrow_o for_o the_o torment_n &_o death_n schich_v be_v even_o now_o to_o come_v upon_o thv_fw-mi â—ord_n for_o thâ—u_o have_v be_v the_o cause_n â—his_v paune_n and_o affliction_n endeavour_v from_o this_o day_n forward_o to_o abhor_v and_o detest_v and_o fly_v from_o sin_n â—â—h_v thou_o see_v in_o what_o case_n thy_o lord_n 〈◊〉_d to_o deliver_v thou_o from_o it_o and_o from_o â—â—e_z eternal_a damnation_n which_o for_o thy_o 〈◊〉_d thou_o deserve_v the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o our_o saviour_n in_o his_o prayer_n many_o â—â—mes_n crave_v of_o his_o eternal_a father_n 〈◊〉_d &_o the_o self_n same_o thing_n to_o wit_n â—â—at_v the_o bitter_a chalice_n of_o his_o paâ—â—ion_n â—ight_n pass_v ponder_v the_o devotion_n &_o â—wrodâ—â—eling_n the_o tear_n and_o sorrow_v of_o thy_o â—ord_n how_o solitary_a destitute_a &_o comâ—rtles_a he_o be_v in_o this_o his_o so_o great_a affliction_n his_o disciple_n be_v aloof_o of_o fast_o a_o sleep_n his_o eternal_a father_n give_v he_o no_o answer_n neither_o grant_v he_o his_o petition_n his_o most_o holy_a mother_n be_v also_o absent_a his_o enemy_n now_o ready_a to_o come_v upon_o he_o &_o notwithstanding_o all_o these_o affliction_n &_o discomfort_n he_o remain_v constant_a and_o persevere_v in_o his_o prayer_n gather_v hence_o the_o great_a esteem_n show_n ought_v to_o have_v of_o prayer_n see_v christ_n teach_v thou_o that_o the_o only_a remedy_n of_o thy_o affliction_n and_o sorrow_n it_o not_o talk_v or_o converse_v with_o man_n but_o to_o treat_v with_o god_n &_o continue_v in_o prayer_n confide_v that_o though_o in_o the_o beginning_n he_o deâ—y_v that_o which_o thou_o ask_v yet_o at_o last_o he_o will_v grant_v it_o if_o it_o be_v a_o thing_n convenient_a for_o thou_o the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o son_n of_o god_n see_v his_o eternal_a father_n give_v he_o no_o answer_v the_o first_o nor_o second_o time_n have_v recourse_n unto_o he_o the_o three_o time_n and_o repeat_v the_o same_o prayer_n with_o great_a love_n and_o confidence_n say_v father_n if_o thou_o will_v transfer_v this_o chalice_n from_o i_o but_o yet_o not_o my_o will_n but_o thou_o be_v do_v ponder_n that_o the_o cause_n why_o the_o eternal_a father_n do_v defâ—r_o so_o long_o to_o make_v answer_n unto_o the_o prayer_n of_o his_o most_o holy_a son_n be_v to_o let_v thou_o know_v the_o great_a necessity_n thou_o and_o all_o have_v of_o the_o passion_n and_o death_n of_o our_o saviour_n learn_v not_o to_o complain_v not_o to_o be_v weary_a when_o thou_o prayâ—st_v if_o god_n do_v not_o hear_v thou_o for_o certain_o he_o hear_v thou_o but_o if_o unto_o christ_n our_o lord_n who_o deserve_v to_o be_v hear_v at_o the_o first_o open_v of_o his_o mouth_n anâ—swere_n be_v not_o make_v till_o he_o have_v pray_v the_o three_o time_n what_o wonder_n be_v it_o if_o thy_o petition_n be_v defer_v who_o in_o regard_n of_o thy_o sin_n deserve_v not_o to_o be_v hear_v at_o all_o ponder_v second_o how_o christ_n many_o time_n will_v not_o comfort_v nor_o remedy_v thy_o necessity_n in_o prayer_n that_o thou_o may_v perceive_v and_o know_v the_o need_n thou_o have_v to_o have_v recourse_n unto_o he_o with_o patience_n and_o perseverance_n the_o xxxiv_o meditation_n of_o the_o apparition_n of_o the_o angel_n and_o the_o sweat_a of_o blood_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o eternal_a father_n see_v his_o most_o bless_a son_n in_o so_o great_a affliction_n and_o anguish_n of_o mind_n and_o that_o according_a to_o the_o inferior_a part_n he_o fear_v to_o suffer_v and_o die_v he_o send_v he_o a_o angel_n from_o heaven_n to_o comfort_n and_o strengthen_v he_o and_o to_o propose_v unto_o he_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n which_o thence_o will_v arise_v &_o the_o benefit_n which_o will_v follow_v to_o all_o mankind_n by_o mean_n of_o his_o passion_n and_o that_o for_o humiliation_n and_o ignominy_n of_o the_o cross_n his_o name_n shall_v be_v exalt_v and_o adore_v of_o all_o creature_n ponder_v how_o the_o lord_n of_o angel_n as_o if_o he_o have_v forget_v his_o own_o sovereign_a majesty_n vouchsafeâ—_n to_o receive_v comfort_n by_o one_o of_o his_o creature_n and_o be_v the_o fortitude_n of_o the_o father_n and_o he_o who_o with_o power_n &_o might_n govern_v and_o sustain_v the_o world_n receive_v comfort_n and_o relief_n from_o a_o angel_n have_v make_v himself_o by_o reason_n of_o humane_a nature_n which_o he_o assumpt_v inferior_a to_o the_o angel_n gather_v hence_o that_o the_o office_n of_o the_o angel_n be_v to_o assist_v we_o in_o our_o prayer_n to_o comfort_v and_o animate_v we_o and_o to_o present_v our_o prayer_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n which_o if_o they_o be_v perform_v as_o they_o ought_v they_o have_v their_o effâ—â—t_n for_o god_n do_v either_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o tribulation_n or_o give_v we_o force_n to_o endure_v it_o with_o patience_n and_o joy_n trâ—st_v in_o god_n that_o thou_o shall_v reap_v
piety_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n for_o there_o be_v no_o great_a wisdom_n then_o to_o rejoice_v in_o contempt_n for_o the_o love_n of_o god_n nor_o great_a folly_n then_o to_o seek_v to_o be_v honour_v without_o he_o the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o that_o among_o so_o many_o garment_n which_o our_o lord_n change_v that_o night_n of_o his_o passion_n his_o eternal_a father_n never_o permit_v his_o enemy_n to_o invest_v he_o with_o a_o black_a one_o it_o be_v the_o use_n and_o custom_n among_o the_o jew_n that_o he_o who_o go_v to_o the_o tribunal_n to_o be_v arraign_v shall_v be_v clad_v in_o black_a which_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o a_o condemn_a person_n but_o will_v that_o it_o shall_v be_v white_a in_o token_n of_o innocency_n or_o ruddy_a in_o token_n of_o â—ove_n ponder_v how_o that_o garment_n which_o be_v give_v unto_o christ_n our_o lord_n in_o derision_n be_v a_o figure_n of_o the_o witness_n â—nd_v purity_n of_o his_o most_o bless_a soul_n â—nd_v of_o the_o innocency_n of_o his_o life_n as_o his_o enemy_n themselves_o be_v fain_o to_o confess_v say_v i_o have_v find_v no_o cause_n in_o this_o man_n of_o those_o thing_n wherein_o you_o accuse_v he_o gather_v hence_o desire_n that_o our_o lord_n will_v invest_v &_o adorn_v thy_o soul_n with_o the_o white_a garment_n of_o innocency_n &_o thy_o body_n with_o his_o reproach_n that_o in_o all_o thou_o may_v imitate_v he_o and_o so_o thou_o shall_v become_v more_o white_a &_o pure_a than_o snow_n the_o xliii_o meditation_n how_o barrabas_n be_v compare_v and_o prefer_v before_o christ_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v that_o pilate_n defirous_a to_o deliver_v christ_n from_o death_n and_o be_v to_o release_v some_o one_o condemn_a person_n in_o honour_n of_o the_o pasch_fw-mi say_v unto_o the_o jew_n who_o will_v you_o that_o i_o release_v barrabas_n 〈◊〉_d jesus_n that_o be_v call_v christ_n for_o barrabas_n be_v so_o seditious_a &_o wicked_a a_o fellow_n he_o make_v no_o doubt_n but_o thâ—â—_n rather_o than_o he_o shall_v go_v unpunished_a they_o will_v release_v our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ._n ponder_v the_o wonderful_a humiliation_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n who_o be_v so_o great_a so_o wise_a so_o holy_a and_o so_o great_a a_o benefactor_n of_o all_o be_v now_o balance_v and_o compare_v with_o barrabas_n a_o infamous_a companion_n a_o thief_n a_o murderer_n a_o seditious_a &_o public_a malefactor_n gather_v hence_o desire_v not_o to_o disdain_v grudge_n or_o repine_v when_o a_o inferior_a and_o worse_o than_o thyself_o be_v prefer_v before_o thou_o and_o more_o honour_a and_o respect_v if_o account_n be_v make_v of_o he_o and_o not_o of_o thou_o if_o another_o be_v employ_v in_o office_n and_o business_n &_o of_o thou_o no_o mention_n be_v make_v nor_o thou_o regard_v see_v thy_o lord_n &_o thy_o god_n endure_v all_o this_o &_o much_o more_o the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o ungrateful_a people_n and_o those_o blind_a &_o passionate_a scribe_n &_o pharisy_n out_o of_o malice_n break_v into_o open_a injustice_n &_o how_o in_o their_o sight_n barrabas_n his_o life_n notwithstanding_o all_o his_o murder_n robbery_n &_o abomination_n weigh_v more_o &_o be_v think_v more_o profitable_a than_o the_o innocency_n of_o christ_n our_o redeemer_n for_o all_o his_o virtue_n and_o miracle_n wherefore_o they_o beseech_v the_o judge_n to_o release_v the_o man-killer_n and_o wicked_a villain_n &_o to_o murder_v &_o crucify_v the_o author_n of_o life_n ponder_v how_o mutable_a man_n be_v &_o easy_a to_o be_v deceive_v for_o they_o who_o a_o few_o day_n before_o with_o common_a consent_n &_o festival_n acclamation_n call_v christ_n their_o king_n now_o with_o a_o different_a note_n &_o tumultuous_a clamour_n say_v make_v jesus_n away_o and_o release_v we_o barrabas_n gather_v hence_o confusion_n for_o thy_o pride_n &_o endeavour_v from_o this_o day_n forward_o to_o humble_a and_o submit_v thyself_o see_v that_o our_o lord_n be_v hold_v for_o less_o than_o the_o lewd_a fellow_n in_o the_o world_n and_o here_o thou_o may_v see_v literal_o fullfil_v that_o which_o our_o lord_n say_v by_o his_o prophet_n i_o be_o a_o worm_n and_o no_o man_n â—_o reproach_n of_o man_n and_o outcast_n of_o the_o people_n and_o for_o such_o he_o be_v now_o repute_v of_o those_o who_o ought_v to_o honour_n &_o respect_v he_o above_o all_o man_n &_o angel_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v that_o the_o more_o the_o precedent_n pilate_n desire_v to_o deliver_v christ_n our_o lord_n the_o more_o the_o jew_n be_v earnest_a to_o have_v barrabas_n release_v ponder_n how_o often_o the_o like_a judgement_n strife_n and_o controversy_n pass_v between_o thy_o flesh_n &_o thy_o spirit_n the_o one_o make_v choice_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o other_o of_o barrabas_n the_o one_o of_o god_n the_o other_o of_o a_o creature_n the_o one_o seek_v after_o the_o vain_a perish_a glory_n of_o man_n the_o other_o seek_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n which_o be_v perpetual_a &_o everlasting_a final_o the_o one_o enquire_v after_o corruptible_a &_o transitory_a thing_n the_o other_o after_o thing_n permanent_a &_o which_o endure_v for_o ever_o whence_o thou_o may_v gather_v great_a sorrow_n for_o have_v leave_v christ_n thy_o only_a and_o chief_a good_a for_o so_o vile_a and_o contemptible_a a_o thing_n as_o barrabbas_n i_o mean_v for_o have_v so_o often_o câ—osen_v &_o regard_v more_o a_o creature_n â—_o little_a sensible_a delight_n and_o vain_a honour_n than_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n in_o who_o be_v all_o the_o good_n &_o treasure_n of_o the_o wisdom_n and_o infinite_a knowledge_n of_o god_n hide_v be_v confound_v in_o consideration_n of_o this_o thou_o miserable_a wretch_n as_o thou_o be_v the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o pilaâ—e_n do_v testify_v unto_o the_o people_n the_o innocency_n of_o christ_n say_v i_o find_v no_o cause_n in_o he_o why_o he_o shall_v deserve_v death_n but_o the_o outrageous_a people_n raise_v their_o voice_n cry_v aloud_o say_v crucify_v he_o crucify_v he_o ponder_v how_o much_o those_o redouble_a &_o often_o repeat_v clamour_n grieve_v our_o lord_n see_v that_o they_o do_v not_o only_o seek_v his_o death_n but_o that_o he_o shall_v die_v so_o cruel_a a_o death_n as_o the_o death_n of_o the_o crosse._n gather_v hence_o sorrow_n for_o that_o thy_o sin_n have_v put_v our_o lord_n to_o so_o great_a strait_n for_o they_o alone_o be_v those_o that_o importune_v and_o cry_v out_o that_o he_o shall_v be_v crucify_v wherefore_o it_o behoove_v thou_o to_o abhor_v they_o &_o detest_v so_o cruel_a and_o bloody_a beast_n which_o with_o so_o great_a cruelty_n murder_v our_o saviour_n the_o xliiii_o meditation_n of_o the_o stripe_n which_o our_o lord_n receive_v at_o the_o pillar_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o present_a pilate_n see_v that_o his_o former_a project_n and_o devise_n do_v not_o succeed_v and_o that_o all_o the_o people_n begin_v to_o be_v in_o a_o uproar_n he_o take_v another_o mean_n and_o counsel_n to_o appease_v the_o fury_n of_o those_o cruel_a enemy_n which_o be_v to_o give_v sentence_n against_o the_o lord_n of_o angel_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v whip_v ponder_v how_o unjust_a cruel_a &_o reproachful_a this_o sentence_n be_v which_o the_o precedent_n give_v against_o our_o lord_n notwithstanding_o he_o know_v very_o well_o and_o be_v sure_a of_o his_o innocency_n but_o our_o lord_n jesus_n lift_v his_o eye_n to_o his_o eternal_a father_n say_v these_o word_n of_o the_o prophet_n i_o be_o ready_a o_o my_o lord_n for_o scourge_n &_o desirous_a to_o pay_v the_o thing_n that_o i_o take_v not_o and_o without_o appellation_n or_o make_v any_o other_o mean_v to_o quit_v himself_o he_o accept_v that_o bloody_a sentence_n offer_v most_o willing_o his_o sacred_a body_n to_o be_v scourge_v in_o satisfaction_n of_o our_o sin_n gather_v hence_o desire_v not_o to_o complain_v when_o by_o thy_o superior_n equal_n or_o inferior_n thou_o shall_v be_v reprehend_v and_o chastise_v although_o thou_o be_v without_o fault_n see_v god_n most_o free_a from_o all_o fault_n be_v not_o only_o reprehend_v but_o also_o cruel_o whip_v and_o handle_v like_o a_o thief_n with_o so_o horrible_a a_o punishment_n and_o yet_o not_o complain_v but_o as_o if_o he_o be_v tumbe_a not_o once_o open_v his_o mouth_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o sentence_n of_o his_o whip_a be_v pronounce_v those_o cruel_a butcher_n lay_v hand_n on_o the_o lord_n of_o heaven_n the_o creator_n of_o the_o world_n &_o glory_n of_o angel_n &_o â—ed_v he_o into_o the_o court_n to_o the_o place_n of_o punishment_n where_o with_o barbarous_a inhumanity_n and_o fury_n they_o strip_v he_o naked_a &_o cover_v he_o with_o stripe_n from_o top_n to_o toe_n as_o if_o he_o have_v be_v
believe_v ponder_n that_o albeit_o our_o lord_n â—pproved_v the_o confession_n of_o s._n â—hoâ—as_o yet_o will_v he_o not_o call_v he_o blessâ—â—â—he_n do_v saint_n peter_n when_o he_o confess_v â—im_v for_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o the_o â—eason_n be_v because_o he_o have_v be_v flow_n 〈◊〉_d believe_v wherefore_o instead_o of_o praise_v he_o he_o reprehend_v he_o â—â—ying_v because_o thou_o have_v see_v i_o thomas_n thou_o have_v believe_v as_o who_o â—ould_v say_v thank_n be_v to_o thy_o hand_n 〈◊〉_d eye_n which_o i_o have_v give_v thou_o to_o â—elieve_v that_o i_o be_o thy_o lord_n and_o thy_o â—od_n endeavour_v to_o gather_v hence_o anâ—_n earnest_a desire_n to_o see_v christ_n thy_o lord_n if_o not_o corporal_a as_o the_o disciple_n see_v &_o enoy_v he_o with_o their_o corporaâ—_n eye_n at_o least_o spiritual_o since_o those_o who_o believe_v his_o resurrection_n not_o have_v see_v he_o almighty_a god_n call_v bless_v the_o viii_o meditationâ—_n of_o his_o apparition_n to_o the_o apostle_n upoâ—_n ascension_n day_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o our_o saviour_n appear_v to_o his_o disciple_n tolâ—â—hem_o that_o the_o same_o day_n he_o waâ—_n to_o go_v to_o his_o father_n &_o that_o if_o they_o lâ—â—ued_v he_o they_o shall_v very_o be_v glad_a 〈◊〉_d regard_n that_o it_o be_v expedient_a for_o theâ—_n that_o he_o go_v to_o heaven_n ponder_v how_o desirous_a the_o discâ—â—ples_n be_v not_o to_o loose_v the_o corp_n orâ—â—_n presence_n of_o their_o master_n see_v it_o 〈◊〉_d necessary_a with_o these_o and_o other_o like_a speech_n to_o advertise_v they_o that_o be_v not_o only_o expedient_a for_o his_o 〈◊〉_d to_o ascend_v to_o heaven_n but_o also_o that_o it_o import_v they_o much_o thereby_o to_o make_v mere_a perfect_a their_o faith_n to_o raise_v their_o hope_n &_o to_o purify_v their_o charity_n for_o if_o i_o go_v not_o to_o my_o father_n our_o lord_n say_v unto_o they_o the_o holy_a ghost_n shall_v not_o come_v to_o you_o gather_v hence_o that_o if_o to_o love_v the_o corporal_a presence_n of_o their_o lord_n and_o master_n with_o a_o love_n somewhat_o less_o pure_a &_o in_o part_n interest_v will_v have_v hinder_v the_o come_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o the_o discipl_n how_o much_o more_o will_v it_o hinder_v thou_o to_o love_v thyself_o or_o any_o other_o creature_n with_o a_o inordinate_a love_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v that_o our_o lord_n say_v unto_o his_o discipl_n to_o comfort_v they_o rejoice_v my_o belove_a disciple_n at_o my_o departure_n because_o i_o go_v to_o prepare_v you_o a_o place_n ponder_n how_o that_o thy_o redeeâ—â—er_n direct_v like_o wise_a the_o same_o speech_n â—o_o thou_o as_o to_o his_o apostle_n rejoice_v because_o i_o go_v to_o heaven_n that_o now_o from_o this_o day_n forward_o thou_o may_v â—ave_n entrance_v therein_o rejoice_v for_o that_o i_o ascend_v and_o go_v before_o to_o open_v for_o thou_o those_o celestial_a 〈◊〉_d by_o which_o thou_o albeit_o a_o wretched_a &_o sinful_a creature_n may_v have_v frank_a and_o free_a entrance_n which_o beforâ—_n i_o ascend_v be_v not_o grant_v to_o the_o just_a and_o holy_a rejoice_v because_o i_o ascend_v to_o day_n 〈◊〉_d that_o thou_o may_v ascend_v to_o morrow_n 〈◊〉_d &_o be_v seat_v by_o i_o in_o the_o place_n assign_v thou_o by_o my_o father_n hence_o thou_o may_v receâ—ueâ—_n marvellous_a great_a joy_n and_o content_v for_o that_o thy_o lord_n and_o thy_o god_n ascendethâ—_n into_o heaven_n because_o for_o he_o principal_o it_o be_v create_v crave_v of_o he_o his_o divine_a grace_n that_o by_o meaneâ—â—_n of_o a_o good_a &_o virtuous_a life_n thou_o maisâ—_n deserve_v to_o see_v and_o enjoy_v he_o in_o his_o glory_n the_o â—_o point_n to_o consider_v how_o our_o lord_n have_v comfort_v his_o disciple_n say_v unto_o they_o tarry_v in_o the_o city_n tilâ—_n you_o be_v endue_v with_o power_n from_o above_o ponder_v that_o word_n tarry_v that_o be_v they_o shall_v abide_v rest_n and_o stay_v whereby_o he_o mean_v to_o signify_v thaâ—_n they_o be_v to_o expect_v he_o with_o patience_n and_o perseverance_n with_o repose_n of_o body_n and_o mind_n second_o god_n command_v they_o to_o keep_v in_o the_o city_n to_o give_v they_o to_o understand_v that_o this_o favour_n be_v not_o do_v to_o they_o alone_o but_o be_v also_o ordain_v for_o the_o good_a of_o the_o universal_a world_n gather_v hence_o desire_v to_o expect_v the_o come_n of_o this_o divine_a spirit_n with_o repose_n and_o quietness_n because_o god_n desire_v that_o his_o though_o they_o live_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o street_n and_o noise_n of_o the_o world_n may_v have_v their_o mind_n quiet_a and_o peaceable_a that_o they_o may_v pray_v and_o attend_v to_o he_o with_o such_o spirit_n and_o recollection_n as_o his_o divine_a majesty_n require_v &_o to_o thou_o shall_v be_v necessary_a the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o christ_n our_o lord_n command_v his_o disciple_n forthwith_o to_o betake_v themselves_o to_o mount_v 〈◊〉_d because_o from_o thence_o he_o be_v â—ascend_v to_o heaven_n ponder_v how_o these_o holy_a disciple_n will_v call_v to_o mind_n that_o the_o 〈◊〉_d which_o their_o lord_n and_o master_n have_v choose_v to_o suffer_v injury_n &_o reproathe_v on_o the_o cross_n he_o now_o choose_v to_o mount_v thence_o up_o to_o heaven_n there_o to_o enjoy_v the_o immeasurable_a greatness_n of_o his_o glory_n &_o that_o the_o way_n to_o ascend_v to_o heaven_n be_v the_o mount_n olivet_n or_o of_o olive_n which_o signify_v charity_n and_o mercy_n gather_v hence_o desire_v to_o be_v charitable_a &_o merciful_a towards_o thy_o neighbour_n &_o to_o extol_v &_o magnify_v thâ—_n wisdom_n &_o providence_n of_o god_n who_o be_v able_a to_o make_v that_o which_o be_v the_o begin_n of_o thy_o humiliation_n &_o contempt_n to_o be_v the_o origin_n &_o cause_n oâ—_n thy_o exaltation_n &_o praise_n as_o may_v bâ—_n see_v in_o joseph_n who_o calamity_n iâ—â—â—amy_n &_o imprisonment_n god_n use_v as_o mean_n to_o make_v he_o sovereign_a lorâ—_n &_o king_n of_o egypt_n the_o ix_o meditation_n of_o the_o ascension_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v that_o forty_o day_n be_v pass_v after_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n in_o which_o he_o have_v treat_v and_o converse_v with_o he_o the_o hour_n of_o his_o glorious_a ascension_n be_v come_v have_v all_o his_o disciple_n present_a he_o take_v his_o leave_n of_o they_o with_o manifold_a sign_n and_o demonstration_n of_o love_n and_o as_o a_o most_o love_a father_n who_o depart_v lift_v up_o his_o hand_n he_o bless_v they_o and_o so_o depart_v from_o they_o ponder_v how_o great_a the_o grief_n &_o feeling_n of_o these_o most_o love_a child_n will_v be_v for_o the_o departure_n of_o their_o father_n when_o they_o shall_v see_v that_o lord_n to_o leave_v they_o for_o who_o they_o have_v leave_v all_o thing_n it_o be_v to_o be_v believe_v that_o then_o some_o will_v cast_v themselves_o at_o his_o foot_n other_o will_v kiss_v his_o most_o sacred_a hand_n other_o will_v â—ang_v upon_o his_o neck_n and_o all_o will_v say_v how_o o_o lord_n do_v â—hou_a go_v and_o leave_v we_o thus_o alone_o and_o orphan_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o so_o many_o enemy_n what_o shall_v child_n do_v without_o their_o father_n disciple_n without_o their_o master_n sheep_n without_o a_o shepherd_n &_o feeble_a and_o weak_a soldier_n without_o their_o captain_n but_o our_o lord_n comfort_v they_o promise_v they_o the_o favour_n and_o aid_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o his_o perpetual_a assistance_n and_o providence_n which_o never_o shall_v fail_v they_o gather_v hence_o desire_n that_o this_o lord_n before_o he_o depart_v to_o heaven_n vouchsafe_v to_o give_v thou_o his_o benediction_n &_o take_v hold_v spiritual_o of_o his_o hand_n cast_v thyself_o at_o his_o foot_n &_o hang_v on_o his_o neck_n thou_o shall_v 〈◊〉_d a_o other_o jacob_n say_v unto_o he_o i_o will_v not_o let_v thou_o go_v o_o lord_n unless_o thouâ—_n bless_v i_o for_o thereon_o my_o whole_a remedy_n and_o everlasting_a bliss_n depend_v the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o that_o glorious_a boâ—dy_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n have_v imâ—parted_v his_o benediction_n to_o he_o in_o theiâ—_n presence_n ascend_v to_o heaven_n the_o disciple_n remain_v in_o suspense_n and_o astonish_v to_o behold_v their_o elias_n mount_v up_o to_o heaven_n &_o whereas_o they_o can_v not_o follow_v their_o lord_n with_o their_o body_n they_o follow_v he_o with_o their_o eye_n &_o heart_n ponder_v the_o great_a admiration_n of_o the_o angel_n and_o man_n which_o be_v there_o assemble_v see_v that_o sacred_a humanity_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n to_o mount_v above_o all_o celestial_a spirit_n towards_o that_o city_n and_o to_o be_v seat_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n who_o have_v be_v so_o much_o debase_v
the_o more_o holy_a receive_v great_a plenty_n of_o grace_n and_o so_o the_o most_o b._n virgin_n as_o full_a of_o grace_n &_o virtue_n receive_v more_o abundance_n thereof_o then_o all_o the_o rest_n together_o gather_v hence_o a_o great_a desire_n to_o dispose_v and_o prepare_v thyself_o to_o receive_v this_o divin_v spirit_n with_o the_o great_a fervour_n thou_o can_v because_o he_o communicate_v himself_o more_o abundant_o to_o he_o that_o be_v best_a prepare_v &_o to_o make_v thyself_o such_o the_o principal_a virtue_n which_o thou_o must_v procure_v to_o have_v be_v humility_n which_o conserve_v the_o rest_n as_o the_o prophet_n isaiah_n say_v upon_o who_o repose_v my_o spirit_n say_v our_o lord_n but_o upon_o he_o that_o be_v humble_a and_o meek_a be_v thou_o then_o such_o aâ—_n one_o that_o with_o like_a disposition_n thou_o may_v receive_v and_o preserve_v in_o thy_o soul_n this_o divine_a spirit_n who_o resist_v the_o proâ—d_n and_o to_o the_o humble_a give_v his_o grace_n the_o xi_o meditation_n of_o the_o death_n of_o the_o most_o bless_a virgin_n our_o lady_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o b._n virgin_n our_o lady_n be_v now_o in_o year_n &_o god_n have_v determine_v she_o some_o time_n in_o this_o life_n which_o some_o believe_v be_v fifteen_o other_o more_o probable_o say_v that_o she_o live_v twenty_o three_o year_n after_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o that_o she_o depart_v this_o life_n to_o heaven_n the_o 7â—_n year_n of_o her_o age_n almighty_a god_n have_v preserve_v she_o here_o all_o this_o time_n to_o give_v light_n to_o the_o world_n &_o for_o the_o comfort_n and_o benefit_n of_o the_o whole_a church_n &_o also_o that_o she_o may_v see_v the_o faith_n and_o name_n of_o her_o bless_a son_n diwlge_v and_o spread_v over_o all_o part_n of_o the_o world_n she_o have_v now_o most_o earnest_a and_o inflame_a desire_n to_o go_v to_o heaven_n where_o she_o be_v to_o find_v out_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n her_o son_n victorious_a and_o triumphant_a who_o she_o instant_o beseech_v to_o take_v she_o out_o oâ—_n this_o exile_n banishment_n &_o tempestuous_a sea_n &_o conduct_v she_o to_o that_o secure_a port_n of_o happiness_n where_o for_o ever_o she_o may_v enjoy_v his_o glorious_a sight_n &_o conpany_n ponder_n how_o this_o most_o bless_a son_n approve_v the_o pious_a desire_n of_o his_o dear_a mother_n and_o acknowledge_v the_o aspiration_n of_o her_o hart_n to_o be_v great_a than_o those_o of_o david_n where_o he_o say_v even_o as_o the_o hart_n desire_v after_o the_o fountain_n of_o water_n so_o do_v my_o soul_n desire_n after_o thou_o o_o god_n he_o send_v unto_o she_o a_o angel_n which_o many_o hoâ—ly_o father_n imagine_v be_v the_o angel_n s_o gabriel_n who_o come_v with_o a_o palm_n in_o his_o hand_n in_o token_n of_o the_o victory_n that_o this_o triumphant_a lady_n have_v get_v of_o sin_n of_o the_o devil_n &_o of_o death_n itself_o and_o the_o b._n virgin_n receive_v he_o with_o great_a comfort_n &_o joy_n of_o spirit_n confiâ—ering_v what_o she_o so_o much_o desire_v be_v â—ow_o to_o effect_v gather_v hence_o enkindle_v desire_n to_o see_v and_o enjoy_v god_n that_o when_o thy_o day_n shall_v end_v and_o death_n arrive_v â—hou_fw-mi may_v receive_v it_o with_o gust_n and_o â—oy_n hope_v by_o mean_n thereof_o to_o participate_v in_o heaven_n of_o the_o sweet_a presence_n and_o company_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n and_o of_o his_o most_o bless_a mother_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o son_n of_o god_n determine_v to_o fulfil_v the_o desire_n of_o his_o most_o b._n mother_n the_o apostle_n be_v divide_v over_o the_o whole_a world_n preach_v the_o victory_n of_o their_o lord_n be_v miraculous_o assemble_v in_o the_o house_n of_o the_o b._n virgin_n who_o rejoice_v much_o at_o their_o come_n disclose_v unto_o they_o the_o news_n of_o her_o death_n with_o a_o cheerful_a &_o grave_a countenance_n declare_v unto_o they_o her_o desire_n to_o depart_v this_o life_n &_o to_o go_v to_o heaven_n which_o almighty_a god_n have_v grant_v unto_o she_o ponder_v the_o feel_n tear_n and_o tenderness_n of_o hart_n wherewith_o this_o doleâ—uli_fw-la relation_n afflict_a they_o all_o see_v their_o mother_n ready_a to_o depart_v thiâ—_n life_n and_o that_o divine_a sun_n illuminate_v the_o church_n to_o withdraw_v itself_o &_o go_v down_o ponder_v sâ—condly_o how_o the_o bleâ—â—sed_a virgin_n without_o any_o infirmity_n oâ—_n pain_n at_o all_o but_o of_o mere_a love_n and_o desire_v to_o see_v and_o enjoy_v her_o son_n in_o heaven_n betake_v herself_o to_o her_o poor_a bed_n &_o behold_v they_o all_o with_o a_o countenance_n rather_o divine_a then_o humane_a will_v they_o to_o come_v near_o &_o give_v they_o her_o blessing_n say_v god_n be_v with_o you_o my_o dear_o belove_a child_n lament_v not_o because_o i_o leave_v you_o but_o rejoice_v because_o i_o go_v to_o my_o best_a belove_a son_n gather_v hence_o a_o exceed_a desire_n to_o approach_v in_o spirit_n near_o unto_o this_o b._n lady_n &_o join_v thyself_o to_o his_o good_a company_n beseech_v she_o to_o give_v thou_o her_o holy_a blessing_n also_o that_o â—herwith_o thou_o may_v increase_v &_o go_v â—orward_o in_o grace_n &_o love_n of_o her_o god_n &_o thy_o lord_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o christ_n our_o lord_n this_o happy_a hour_n be_v at_o hand_n 〈◊〉_d down_o from_o heaven_n accompany_v with_o innumerable_a angel_n by_o â—â—eir_n sight_n and_o presence_n to_o rejoice_v his_o â—ost_o b._n mother_n &_o to_o conduct_v her_o iâ—_n heaven_n ponder_v first_o the_o gracious_a and_o sweet_a word_n which_o the_o son_n of_o god_n use_v unto_o his_o sacred_a mother_n the_o bless_a virgin_n mary_n which_o may_v be_v the_o same_o that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n speak_v to_o his_o espouse_v in_o the_o canticle_n 〈◊〉_d arise_v make_v haste_v my_o love_n my_o dove_n my_o beautiful_a and_o come_v for_o winter_n be_v now_o past_a the_o rain_n be_v go_v and_o depart_v the_o flower_n have_v appear_v iâ—_n our_o land_n come_v from_o libanus_fw-la mâ—_n espouse_v come_v from_o libanus_n comâ—_n thou_o shall_v the_o crown_v with_o thâ—_n crown_n of_o justice_n which_o thou_o have_v sâ—_n well_o deserve_v ponder_v second_o what_o &_o hoâ—_n great_a the_o jubilee_n and_o comfort_n weâ—â—_n that_o do_v traverse_v the_o hart_n of_o this_o 〈◊〉_d lady_n what_o thanks_o she_o give_v her_o soâ—_n and_o her_o god_n for_o such_o benefit_n bâ—_n stow_v upon_o she_o and_o for_o vouch_v sâ—â—fing_v to_o cloth_n himself_o with_o her_o fleâ—â—_n and_o blood_n in_o her_o virginal_a wombâ—_n and_o call_n to_o mind_n the_o manner_n of_o 〈◊〉_d death_n on_o the_o cross_n will_v say_v o_o 〈◊〉_d father_n as_o thou_o be_v god_n and_o my_o 〈◊〉_d as_o man_n into_o thy_o hand_n o_o lord_n i_o coâ—_n mend_v my_o spirit_n and_o with_o thâ—_n word_n she_o yield_v her_o spirit_n to_o hiâ—_n who_o she_o have_v invest_v within_o herself_o from_o hence_o thou_o shall_v gather_v affection_n to_o praise_n god_n our_o lord_n in_o who_o sight_n the_o death_n of_o this_o lady_n be_v precious_a give_v she_o so_o copious_a and_o large_a a_o recompense_n for_o her_o labour_n trust_v in_o like_a sort_n to_o receive_v reward_n for_o that_o thou_o have_v endure_v for_o his_o service_n &_o glory_n that_o so_o thy_o death_n may_v be_v precious_a in_o his_o sight_n as_o be_v that_o of_o his_o saint_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o holy_a apostle_n and_o disciple_n of_o our_o lord_n when_o they_o behold_v that_o body_n without_o life_n of_o which_o our_o life_n have_v take_v flesh_n they_o â—ll_o prostrate_v themselves_o upon_o the_o ground_n kiss_v it_o with_o great_a tenderness_n devotion_n &_o affection_n then_o lay_v it_o forth_o with_o upon_o a_o beer_n they_o â—ooke_v it_o on_o their_o shoulder_n and_o carry_v it_o through_o the_o city_n of_o hierusaâ—em_n sing_v hymn_n and_o devout_a â—rayers_n till_o they_o arrive_v at_o the_o sepulchre_n where_o it_o be_v to_o be_v place_v ponder_v how_o their_o grief_n at_o such_o â—me_n as_o the_o holy_a body_n be_v put_v into_o the_o monument_n be_v renew_v &_o that_o they_o devout_o kiss_v and_o with_o great_a reverence_n adore_v it_o again_o &_o again_o not_o be_v able_a to_o withdraw_v their_o eye_n from_o thence_o where_o they_o have_v their_o heart_n hence_o stir_v up_o in_o thyself_o a_o tender_a feel_n &_o sorrow_n for_o the_o absence_n of_o this_o b._n lady_n &_o a_o earnest_a desire_n spiritual_o with_o thy_o best_a endeavour_n to_o accompany_v her_o holy_a body_n conforge_v thyself_o with_o the_o quire_n of_o angel_n &_o the_o disciple_n to_o sing_v with_o they_o her_o praise_n beseech_v she_o to_o obtain_v thou_o such_o a_o death_n as_o thou_o may_v inâ—_n her_o company_n enjoy_v for_o ever_o the_o presence_n &_o glory_n of_o her_o
and_o humble_v wherefore_o replenish_v with_o excessive_a joy_n and_o comfort_n they_o will_v say_v to_o each_o other_o ascend_v o_o lord_n ascend_v not_o to_o mount_v caluary_n to_o be_v crucify_v between_o two_o thief_n on_o a_o tree_n but_o unto_o the_o holy_a hill_n of_o zion_n iâ—_n the_o heavenly_a jerusalem_n to_o be_v glorify_v between_o two_o divine_a person_n by_o the_o quyer_n of_o angel_n and_o bless_a soul_n that_o invisible_o accompany_v thou_o ascend_v o_o lord_n ascend_v to_o this_o sovereign_a court_n not_o to_o suffer_v and_o die_v â—ut_v to_o triumph_n over_o death_n itself_o &_o sin_n etc._n etc._n from_o hence_o thou_o may_v gather_v how_o well_o affliction_n endure_v for_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v employ_v see_v he_o can_v and_o will_v reward_v and_o recompense_v they_o so_o large_o magnify_v and_o exalt_v above_o all_o creature_n he_o who_o humble_v himself_o and_o suffer_v more_o than_o all_o beseech_v he_o that_o since_o he_o say_v by_o saint_n john_n if_o i_o be_v exalt_v from_o the_o earth_n i_o will_v draw_v all_o thing_n to_o myself_o it_o may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o thou_o that_o thy_o mind_n and_o affection_n be_v separate_v from_o earthly_a vanity_n thou_o may_v ascend_v with_o he_o &_o his_o holy_a company_n to_o heaven_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o holy_a apostle_n after_o they_o have_v lose_v the_o sight_n oâ—_n their_o god_n and_o lord_n they_o wenâ—_v back_o to_o jerusalem_n with_o great_a joy_n because_o the_o same_o love_n that_o cause_v they_o so_o much_o to_o lament_v their_o loss_n enforce_v they_o on_o the_o other_o side_n to_o rejoice_v at_o his_o glorious_a triumph_n &_o entrance_n into_o that_o celestial_a country_n where_o he_o shall_v be_v receive_v of_o thosâ—_n courtier_n of_o heaven_n with_o singular_a ioâ—_a exultation_n &_o triumph_n some_o sing_a other_o playing_z on_o their_o admirable_a &_o melodious_a instrument_n ponder_v how_o different_a this_o thursday_n in_o mount_n olivet_n be_v from_o that_o friday_n in_o mount_n caluary_n there_o solitary_a here_o so_o well_o attend_v there_o nail_v on_o a_o cross_n here_o exalt_v above_o the_o cloud_n there_o cucify_v between_o two_o thief_n here_o environ_v with_o quire_n of_o angel_n there_o blaspheme_v and_o scorn_v here_o honour_v &_o renown_v final_o there_o suffe_v &_o die_v here_o reioye_v &_o triumph_v gather_v hence_o great_a comfort_n to_o see_v this_o so_o wonderful_a a_o mutation_n &_o change_n and_o rejoice_v in_o this_o day_n of_o christ_n ascension_n into_o heaven_n to_o be_v thy_o advocate_n &_o fear_v his_o come_v to_o be_v thy_o judge_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o joy_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n in_o this_o triumph_n of_o who_o it_o be_v say_v god_n be_v ascend_v in_o iubilation_n see_v the_o happy_a end_n of_o his_o travel_n ponder_v how_o much_o the_o eternal_a father_n exalt_v he_o above_o all_o who_o humble_v himself_o more_o than_o all_o give_v he_o for_o the_o throne_n of_o the_o cross_a a_o throne_n of_o majesty_n for_o the_o crown_n of_o thorn_n a_o crown_n of_o glory_n for_o the_o company_n of_o thief_n company_n of_o angel_n for_o the_o ignominy_n and_o blasphemy_n of_o man_n honour_n and_o praise_n of_o celestial_a spirit_n and_o because_o he_o descend_v first_o into_o the_o inferior_a part_n of_o the_o earth_n he_o make_v he_o ascend_v above_o all_o the_o heaven_n in_o conclusion_n that_o nature_n whereto_o it_o be_v say_v dust_n thou_o be_v &_o into_o dust_n thou_o shall_v return_v now_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dust_n of_o the_o earth_n above_o all_o the_o heaven_n gather_v hence_o how_o requisite_a it_o be_v to_o humble_v thyself_o for_o christ_n so_o to_o be_v exalt_v with_o christ_n because_o if_o thou_o will_v not_o be_v like_a unto_o he_o in_o debafe_v and_o humble_v thyself_o in_o vain_a hope_v thou_o to_o follow_v he_o in_o ascend_v &_o reign_v ¶_o after_o the_o meditation_n of_o the_o ascension_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n to_o heaven_n it_o be_v much_o to_o the_o purpose_n to_o set_v down_o the_o meditation_n of_o his_o glory_n but_o in_o regard_n we_o have_v treat_v thereof_o in_o the_o first_o book_n together_o with_o the_o last_o thing_n of_o man_n we_o remit_v he_o who_o desire_v to_o read_v &_o medicate_v thereon_o to_o that_o place_n the_o x._o meditation_n of_o the_o come_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o â—_o point_n to_o consider_v how_o after_o our_o saviour_n be_v ascend_v into_o heaven_n his_o disciple_n retire_v themselves_o into_o a_o upper_a chamber_n in_o jerusalem_n where_o they_o all_o persevere_v in_o continual_a prayer_n expect_v the_o holy_a ghost_n ponder_n that_o the_o strong_a and_o most_o effectual_a mean_n that_o may_v be_v to_o procure_v the_o come_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n into_o thy_o soul_n be_v a_o continual_a inflame_v and_o fervent_a perseverance_n in_o â—rayer_n for_o otherwise_o if_o when_o other_o pray_v thou_o sleep_v if_o when_o other_o aâ—â—end_v and_o be_v careful_a of_o their_o salvation_n and_o spiritual_a profit_n thou_o remain_v careless_a &_o negligent_a of_o thy_o own_o if_o when_o other_o have_v their_o mind_n and_o conversation_n with_o god_n thou_o have_v thy_o with_o man_n although_o thou_o be_v in_o company_n of_o the_o good_a and_o holy_a in_o one_o house_n and_o residence_n in_o one_o same_o religion_n this_o divine_a spirit_n will_v not_o come_v upon_o thou_o gather_v hence_o desire_v to_o persevere_v in_o prayer_n and_o to_o be_v frequent_a therein_o that_o this_o divine_a fire_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n may_v come_v also_o upon_o thou_o as_o it_o come_v upon_o the_o apostle_n who_o with_o so_o many_o sigh_n &_o long_a desire_n expect_v its_o come_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o there_o come_v sudden_o a_o wind_n that_o fill_v the_o whole_a house_n where_o the_o apostle_n be_v in_o prayer_n ponder_v first_o how_o this_o wound_n and_o cool_v air_n of_o heaven_n do_v noâ—_n leave_v any_o chamber_n room_n closet_n oâ—_n corner_n of_o that_o house_n which_o it_o do_v noâ—_n penetrate_v to_o signify_v that_o this_o quikninâ—_n spirit_n be_v offer_v &_o give_v to_o all_o meâ—_n general_o in_o whatsoever_o part_n or_o coâ—â—ner_n of_o the_o world_n they_o be_v ponder_v second_o that_o when_o thâ—_n holy_a ghost_n enter_v into_o a_o soul_n it_o fill_v all_o her_o faculty_n by_o his_o power_n with_o verity_n and_o celestial_a virtues_n not_o leave_v any_o part_n void_a or_o unfurnished_a from_o hence_n thou_o shall_v gather_v that_o if_o thou_o desire_v this_o sovereign_a spirit_n shall_v replenish_v the_o house_n of_o thy_o soul_n with_o his_o divine_a grace_n and_o gift_n thou_o must_v not_o wander_v out_o of_o it_o distract_n &_o busi_v thy_o thought_n about_o creature_n but_o remain_v settle_v and_o quiet_o repose_v therein_o employ_v she_o in_o good_a desire_n thought_n &_o work_n for_o do_v so_o this_o divine_a spirit_n will_v fill_v thou_o with_o his_o abundant_a love_n &_o grace_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o holy_a ghost_n descend_v in_o form_n of_o fiery_a tongue_n upon_o all_o the_o apostle_n and_o disciple_n that_o be_v retire_v in_o that_o house_n verify_v that_o which_o christ_n our_o lord_n say_v unto_o they_o i_o come_v to_o cast_v fire_n on_o earth_n and_o what_o will_v i_o but_o that_o it_o be_v kindle_v and_o inflame_v the_o heart_n of_o man_n ponder_n that_o the_o cause_n why_o this_o lord_n come_v in_o form_n of_o 〈◊〉_d be_v that_o the_o apostle_n may_v be_v like_a unto_o burn_a torch_n which_o shall_v set_v on_o fire_n the_o whole_a world_n &_o that_o they_o may_v illuminate_v &_o inflame_v the_o heart_n of_o man_n with_o this_o fire_n of_o divine_a 〈◊〉_d make_v they_o of_o wolf_n to_o become_v sheep_n of_o crow_n dove_n of_o lion_n lamb_n &_o of_o brutish_a people_n and_o infernal_a monster_n spiritual_a angella_n gather_v hence_o great_a desire_n that_o this_o fire_n will_v vouchsafe_v unto_o thou_o one_o spark_n of_o his_o â—eat_n that_o thy_o lip_n be_v purify_v as_o be_v those_o of_o the_o prophet_n thou_o may_v hence_o forward_o neither_o speak_v nor_o discourse_n of_o vain_a &_o base_a thing_n of_o the_o world_n but_o oâ—_n god_n and_o his_o praise_n endeavour_v with_o thy_o speuche_n and_o conversation_n to_o inflame_v thyself_o and_o those_o with_o who_o thou_o converse_a with_o the_o fire_n of_o thy_o divine_a love_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v that_o albeit_o the_o discipleâ—_n which_o be_v in_o that_o chamber_n werâ—_n more_o than_o a_o hundred_o and_o all_o of_o 〈◊〉_d different_a merit_n yet_o that_o pure_a spiriâ—_n replenish_v all_o with_o his_o divine_a gift_n â—nd_v grace_n impart_v himself_o entire_o to_o every_o one_o ponder_n that_o although_o all_o be_v full_a of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n yet_o some_o receive_v great_a grace_n &_o benefit_n than_o other_o that_o be_v