latter_a word_n and_o with_o fire_n be_v add_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o the_o expression_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o be_v a_o spiritual_a divine_a eternal_a fire_n so_o god_n absolute_o be_v say_v to_o be_v a_o consume_a fire_n heb._n 12._o 29._o deut._n 4._o 24._o and_o as_o in_o these_o word_n he_o shall_v baptise_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o with_o fire_n there_o be_v a_o prospect_n unto_o what_o come_v to_o pass_v afterward_o when_o the_o apostle_n receive_v the_o holy_a ghost_n with_o a_o visible_a pledge_n of_o fiery_a tongue_n so_o there_o seem_v to_o be_v a_o retrospect_n by_o way_n of_o allusion_n unto_o what_o be_v record_v isa._n 6._o 6_o 7._o for_o a_o live_n or_o fiery_a coal_n from_o the_o altar_n where_o the_o fire_n represent_v the_o holy_a ghost_n or_o his_o work_n and_o grace_n have_v touch_v the_o lip_n of_o his_o prophet_n his_o sin_n be_v take_v away_o both_o as_o to_o the_o guilt_n and_o filth_n of_o it_o and_o this_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o not_o only_o sanctify_v we_o but_o by_o ingenerate_a faith_n in_o we_o and_o the_o application_n of_o the_o promise_n unto_o we_o be_v the_o cause_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o justification_n also_o 1_o cor._n 6._o 11._o tit._n 3._o 4_o 5_o 6_o 7._o whereby_o our_o sin_n on_o both_o account_n be_v take_v away_o so_o also_o his_o efficacy_n in_o other_o place_n be_v compare_v unto_o fire_n and_o burn_a isa._n 4._o 4_o 5._o when_o the_o lord_n shall_v have_v wash_v away_o the_o filth_n of_o the_o daughter_n of_o zion_n and_o shall_v have_v purge_v the_o blood_n of_o jerusalem_n from_o the_o midst_n thereof_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o judgement_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o burn_v he_o be_v compare_v both_o to_o fire_n and_o water_n with_o respect_n unto_o the_o same_o cleanse_a virtue_n in_o both_o so_o also_o mal._n 3._o 2._o hence_o as_o this_o be_v express_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o fire_n in_o two_o evangelist_n matth._n 3._o 11._o luke_n 3._o 16._o so_o in_o the_o other_o two_o there_o be_v mention_v only_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n mark_v 8._o john_n 1._o 33._o the_o same_o thing_n be_v intend_v i_o have_v add_v these_o thing_n a_o little_a to_o clear_v the_o manner_n of_o this_o divine_a appearance_n which_o also_o belong_v unto_o the_o oeconomy_n of_o the_o spirit_n sect._n 18_o now_o i_o say_v that_o this_o appearance_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o a_o bodily_a shape_n wherein_o he_o be_v represent_v by_o that_o which_o be_v a_o substance_n and_o have_v a_o subsistence_n of_o his_o own_o do_v manifest_a that_o he_o himself_o be_v a_o substance_n and_o have_v a_o subsistence_n of_o his_o own_o for_o if_o he_o be_v no_o such_o thing_n but_o a_o mere_a influential_a effect_n of_o the_o power_n of_o god_n we_o be_v not_o teach_v right_a apprehension_n of_o he_o but_o mere_a mistake_n by_o this_o appearance_n for_o of_o such_o a_o accident_n there_o can_v be_v no_o substantial_a figure_n or_o resemblance_n make_v but_o what_o be_v monstrous_a it_o be_v except_v by_o our_o adversary_n crell_n de_fw-fr natur._n spirit_n sanct._n that_o a_o dove_n be_v no_o person_n because_o not_o endue_v with_o a_o understanding_n which_o be_v essential_o require_v unto_o the_o constitution_n of_o a_o person_n and_o therefore_o they_o say_v no_o argument_n can_v thence_o be_v take_v for_o the_o personality_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o it_o be_v enough_o that_o he_o be_v represent_v by_o a_o subsist_v substance_n which_o if_o they_o will_v grant_v he_o to_o be_v we_o shall_v quick_o evince_v that_o he_o be_v endue_v with_o a_o divine_a understanding_n and_o so_o be_v complete_o a_o person_n and_o whereas_o they_o far_o object_n that_o if_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o the_o appearance_n intend_v to_o manifest_v himself_o to_o be_v a_o divine_a person_n he_o will_v have_v appear_v as_o a_o man_n who_o be_v a_o person_n for_o so_o god_n or_o a_o angel_n in_o his_o name_n appear_v under_o the_o old_a testament_n it_o be_v of_o no_o more_o importance_n than_o the_o precede_a exception_n the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v manifest_v himself_o as_o it_o seem_v good_a unto_o he_o and_o some_o reason_n for_o the_o instructive_a use_n of_o the_o shape_n of_o a_o fiery_a dove_n we_o have_v before_o declare_v neither_o do_v god_n of_o old_a appear_v only_o in_o a_o humane_a shape_n he_o do_v so_o sometime_o in_o a_o burn_a fiery_a bush_n exod._n 3._o 2_o 4._o sometime_o in_o a_o pillâ—r_n of_o fire_n or_o a_o cloud_n exod._n 14._o 24._o moreover_o the_o appearance_n of_o god_n as_o i_o have_v elsewhere_o demonstrate_v under_o the_o old_a testament_n be_v all_o of_o they_o of_o the_o second_o person_n and_o he_o assume_v a_o humane_a shape_n as_o a_o praeludium_n unto_o and_o a_o signification_n of_o his_o future_a personal_a assumption_n of_o our_o nature_n no_o such_o thing_n be_v intend_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n he_o may_v represent_v himself_o under_o what_o shape_n he_o please_v yea_o the_o representation_n of_o himself_o under_o a_o humane_a shape_n have_v be_v dangerous_a and_o unsafe_a for_o we_o for_o it_o will_v have_v take_v off_o the_o use_n of_o those_o instructive_a appearance_n under_o the_o old_a testament_n teach_v the_o incarnation_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o also_o that_o sole_a reason_n of_o such_o appearance_n be_v remove_v namely_o that_o they_o have_v all_o respect_n unto_o the_o incarnation_n of_o the_o second_o person_n as_o they_o will_v have_v be_v by_o the_o like_a appearance_n of_o the_o three_o there_o will_v have_v be_v danger_n of_o give_v a_o false_a idea_n of_o the_o deity_n unto_o the_o mind_n of_o men._n for_o some_o might_n from_o thence_o have_v conceive_v that_o god_n have_v a_o bodily_a shape_n like_o unto_o we_o when_o none_o can_v ever_o be_v so_o fond_a as_o to_o imagine_v he_o to_o be_v like_o a_o dove_n and_o these_o with_o the_o like_a testimony_n in_o general_n be_v give_v unto_o the_o divine_a personality_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n i_o shall_v next_o consider_v those_o personal_a property_n which_o be_v particular_o and_o distinct_o ascribe_v unto_o he_o sect._n 19_o first_o understanding_n or_o wisdom_n which_o be_v the_o first_o inseparable_a property_n of_o a_o intelligent_a subsistence_n be_v so_o ascribe_v unto_o he_o in_o the_o act_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o 1_o cor._n 2._o 10._o the_o spirit_n search_v all_o thing_n even_o the_o deep_a thing_n of_o god_n what_o spirit_n it_o be_v that_o be_v intend_v be_v declare_v express_o v_o 12._o for_o we_o have_v not_o receive_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o spirit_n of_o the_o world_n be_v not_o act_v by_o the_o evil_a spirit_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o that_o spirit_n which_o be_v of_o god_n a_o signal_n description_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n so_o he_o be_v call_v his_o spirit_n vers_fw-la 10._o god_n have_v reveal_v these_o thing_n unto_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n now_o to_o search_n be_v a_o act_n of_o understanding_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v say_v to_o search_v because_o he_o know_v v_o 11._o no_o man_n know_v the_o thing_n of_o a_o man_n save_o the_o spirit_n of_o a_o man_n which_o be_v intimate_v unto_o all_o its_o own_o thought_n and_o counsel_n so_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n know_v no_o man_n but_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o by_o he_o be_v they_o reveal_v unto_o we_o for_o by_o he_o we_o know_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v free_o give_v we_o of_o god_n v_o 12._o these_o thing_n can_v be_v speak_v of_o any_o but_o a_o person_n endue_v with_o understanding_n and_o he_o thus_o search_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o deep_a thing_n of_o god_n that_o be_v the_o mystery_n of_o his_o will_n counsel_n and_o grace_n and_o be_v therefore_o a_o divine_a person_n that_o have_v a_o infinite_a understanding_n as_o it_o be_v say_v of_o god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d isa._n 40._o 28._o there_o be_v no_o end_n measure_n or_o investigation_n of_o his_o understanding_n psal._n 147._o 5._o there_o be_v no_o number_n of_o his_o understanding_n it_o be_v endless_a boundless_a infinite_a it_o be_v except_v schilicting_a de_fw-fr trinitat_fw-la p._n 605._o that_o the_o spirit_n be_v not_o here_o take_v for_o the_o spirit_n himself_o nor_o do_v the_o apostle_n express_v what_o the_o spirit_n himself_o do_v but_o what_o by_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n man_n be_v enable_v to_o do_v by_o that_o believer_n be_v help_v to_o search_v into_o the_o deep_a counsel_n of_o god_n but_o as_o this_o exception_n be_v direct_o against_o the_o word_n of_o the_o text_n so_o the_o context_n will_n by_o no_o mean_n admit_v of_o it_o for_o the_o apostle_n give_v a_o account_n how_o the_o wisdom_n counsel_n and_o
rather_o come_v upon_o he_o he_o that_o be_v john_n the_o baptist_n not_o christ_n himself_o the_o relative_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d refer_v in_o this_o place_n to_o the_o more_o remote_a antecedent_n for_o although_o he_o that_o be_v christ_n himself_o also_o see_v the_o descend_v of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n yet_o i_o suppose_v this_o relate_v unto_o that_o token_n which_o be_v to_o be_v give_v of_o he_o unto_o john_n whereby_o he_o shall_v know_v he_o joh._n 1._o 32_o 33._o the_o follow_a word_n be_v ambiguous_a for_o that_o expression_n like_o a_o dove_n may_v refer_v to_o the_o manner_n of_o his_o descend_v descending_z in_o a_o bodily_a shape_n as_o a_o dove_n descend_v or_o they_o may_v respect_v the_o manner_n of_o his_o appearance_n he_o appear_v like_o a_o dove_n descend_v and_o this_o sense_n be_v determine_v in_o the_o other_o evangelist_n to_o the_o bodily_a shape_n wherein_o he_o descend_v he_o take_v the_o form_n or_o shape_n of_o a_o dove_n to_o make_v a_o visible_a representation_n of_o himself_o by_o for_o a_o visible_a pledge_n be_v to_o be_v give_v of_o the_o come_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n on_o the_o messiah_n according_a to_o the_o promise_n and_o thereby_o do_v god_n direct_v his_o great_a forerunner_n to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o he_o now_o this_o be_v no_o real_a dove_n that_o will_v not_o have_v be_v a_o thing_n so_o miraculous_a as_o this_o appearance_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v represent_v to_o be_v and_o the_o text_n will_v not_o bear_v any_o such_o apprehension_n though_o it_o be_v entertain_v by_o some_o of_o the_o ancient_n for_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o this_o shape_n of_o a_o dove_n come_v out_o of_o heaven_n he_o see_v the_o heaven_n open_v and_o the_o dove_n descend_v that_o be_v out_o of_o heaven_n which_o be_v open_v to_o make_v way_n as_o it_o be_v for_o he_o moreover_o the_o expression_n of_o the_o open_v of_o the_o heaven_n be_v not_o use_v but_o with_o respect_n unto_o some_o appearance_n or_o manifestation_n of_o god_n himself_o and_o so_o or_o which_o be_v the_o same_o the_o bow_v of_o the_o heaven_n be_v often_o use_v psal._n 144._o 5._o isa._n 64._o 1._o bow_o thy_o heaven_n o_o lord_n and_o come_v down_o 2_o sam._n 22._o 10._o ezek._n 1._o 1._o the_o heaven_n be_v open_v and_o i_o see_v the_o vision_n of_o god_n so_o act_v 7._o 56._o god_n use_v not_o this_o sign_n but_o in_o some_o manifestation_n of_o himself_o and_o have_v not_o this_o be_v a_o appearance_n of_o god_n there_o have_v be_v no_o need_n of_o bow_v or_o open_v the_o heaven_n for_o it_o and_o it_o be_v plain_o say_v that_o it_o be_v not_o a_o dove_n but_o the_o shape_n or_o representation_n of_o a_o dove_n it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o bodily_a shape_n and_o that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o a_o dove_n sect._n 16_o as_o then_o at_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o old_a creation_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d incubabat_fw-la come_v and_o fall_v on_o the_o water_n cherish_v the_o whole_a and_o communicate_v a_o prolific_a and_o vivifick_a quality_n unto_o it_o as_o a_o fowl_n or_o dove_n in_o particular_a gentle_o move_v itself_o upon_o its_o egg_n until_o with_o and_o by_o its_o generative_a warmth_n it_o have_v communicate_v vital_a heat_n unto_o they_o so_o now_o at_o the_o entrance_n of_o the_o new_a creation_n he_o come_v as_o a_o dove_n upon_o he_o who_o be_v the_o immediate_a author_n of_o it_o and_o virtual_o comprise_v it_o in_o himself_o carry_v it_o on_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o presence_n with_o he_o and_o so_o this_o be_v apply_v in_o the_o syriack_n ritual_a of_o baptism_n compose_v by_o severinus_n in_o the_o account_n give_v of_o the_o baptism_n of_o christ_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o the_o pirit_n of_o holiness_n descend_v fly_v in_o the_o likeness_n of_o a_o dove_n and_o rest_v upon_o he_o and_o move_v on_o the_o water_n and_o in_o the_o assumption_n of_o this_o form_n there_o may_v be_v some_o respect_n unto_o the_o dove_n that_o bring_v tiding_n to_o noah_n of_o the_o cease_n of_o the_o flood_n of_o water_n and_o of_o the_o end_n of_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n who_o thereon_o say_v that_o he_o will_v curse_v the_o earth_n no_o more_o gen._n 8._o 11._o for_o herein_o also_o be_v there_o a_o significant_a representation_n of_o he_o who_o visit_v poor_a lose_v mankind_n in_o their_o curse_a condition_n and_o proclaim_v peace_n unto_o they_o that_o will_v return_v to_o god_n by_o he_o the_o great_a peacemaker_n ephes._n 2._o 14_o 15._o and_o this_o work_n he_o immediate_o engage_v into_o on_o the_o rest_n of_o this_o dove_n upon_o he_o beside_o there_o be_v a_o natural_a aptness_n in_o that_o creature_n to_o represent_v the_o spirit_n that_o rest_v on_o the_o lord_n jesus_n for_o the_o know_a nature_n and_o course_n of_o a_o dove_n be_v such_o as_o be_v meet_v to_o mind_v we_o of_o purity_n and_o harmless_a innocence_n mat._n 10._o 16._o hence_o be_v that_o direction_n be_v harmless_a as_o dove_n so_o also_o the_o sharpness_n of_o its_o sight_n or_o eye_n as_o cant._n 1._o 16._o chap._n 4._o 1._o be_v fix_v on_o to_o represent_v a_o quick_a and_o discern_a understanding_n such_o as_o be_v in_o christ_n from_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o spirit_n upon_o he_o isa._n 11._o 3._o sect._n 14_o the_o shape_n thereof_o that_o appear_v be_v that_o of_o a_o dove_n but_o the_o substance_n itself_o i_o judge_v be_v of_o a_o fiery_a nature_n a_o aethereal_a substance_n shape_v into_o the_o form_n or_o resemblance_n of_o a_o dove_n it_o have_v the_o shape_n of_o a_o dove_n but_o not_o the_o appearance_n of_o feather_n colour_n or_o the_o like_a this_o also_o render_v the_o appearance_n the_o more_o visible_a conspicuous_a heavenly_a and_o glorious_a and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v often_o compare_v to_o fire_n because_o he_o be_v of_o old_a typify_v or_o represent_v thereby_o for_o on_o the_o first_o solemn_a offering_n of_o sacrifice_n there_o come_v fire_n from_o the_o lord_n for_o the_o kindle_v of_o they_o hence_o theodotion_n of_o old_a render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d gen._n 4._o 4._o the_o lord_n have_v respect_n to_o the_o offer_n of_o abel_n by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d god_n fire_v the_o offer_n of_o abel_n send_v down_o fire_n that_o kindle_v his_o sacrifice_n as_o a_o token_n of_o his_o acceptance_n however_o it_o be_v certain_a that_o at_o the_o first_o erection_n of_o the_o altar_n in_o the_o wilderness_n upon_o the_o first_o sacrifice_n fire_n come_v out_o from_o before_o the_o lord_n and_o consume_v on_o the_o altar_n the_o burnt-offering_a and_o the_o fat_a which_o when_o all_o the_o people_n see_v they_o shout_v and_o fall_v on_o their_o face_n levit._n 9_o 24._o and_o the_o fire_n kindle_v hereby_o be_v to_o be_v perpetuate_v on_o the_o altar_n so_o that_o none_o be_v ever_o to_o be_v use_v in_o sacrifice_n but_o what_o be_v traduce_v from_o it_o for_o a_o neglect_n of_o this_o intimation_n of_o the_o mind_n of_o god_n be_v nadab_n and_o abihu_n consume_v chap._n 10._o 1._o so_o be_v it_o also_o upon_o the_o dedication_n of_o the_o altar_n in_o the_o temple_n of_o solomon_n fire_n come_v down_o from_o heaven_n and_o consume_v the_o burnt-offering_a 2_o chron._n 7._o 1._o and_o a_o fire_n thence_o kindle_v be_v always_o keep_v burn_v on_o the_o altar_n and_o in_o like_a manner_n god_n bare_a testimony_n to_o the_o ministry_n of_o elijah_n 1_o king_n 18._o 38_o 39_o god_n by_o all_o these_o signify_v that_o no_o sacrifice_n be_v accept_v with_o he_o where_o faith_n be_v not_o kindle_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o offerer_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n represent_v by_o the_o fire_n that_o kindle_v the_o sacrifice_n on_o the_o altar_n and_o in_o answer_n hereunto_o be_v our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n say_v to_o offer_v himself_o through_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n heb._n 9_o 14._o it_o be_v therefore_o most_o probable_o a_o fiery_a appearance_n that_o be_v make_v and_o in_o the_o next_o bodily_a shape_n which_o he_o assume_v it_o be_v express_o say_v that_o it_o be_v fiery_a act_v 2._o 3._o there_o appear_v unto_o they_o cleave_a tongue_n like_o as_o of_o fire_n which_o be_v the_o visible_a token_n of_o the_o come_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n upon_o they_o and_o he_o choose_v then_o that_o figure_n of_o tongue_n to_o denote_v the_o assistance_n which_o by_o the_o miraculous_a gift_n of_o speak_v with_o divers_a tongue_n together_o with_o that_o wisdom_n and_o utterance_n which_o he_o furnish_v they_o withal_o for_o the_o publication_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o thus_o also_o the_o lord_n christ_n be_v say_v to_o baptize_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o with_o fire_n matth._n 3._o 11._o not_o two_o thing_n be_v intend_v but_o the_o
down_o rain_n job_n 36._o 27._o until_o it_o water_n the_o ridge_n of_o the_o earth_n abundant_o settle_v the_o furrow_n thereof_o and_o make_v it_o soft_a with_o shower_n as_o psal._n 65._o 10._o which_o with_o the_o thing_n follow_v in_o that_o place_n v_o 11_o 12_o 13._o be_v speak_v allegorical_o of_o this_o pour_v out_o of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n from_o above_o hence_o god_n be_v say_v to_o do_v this_o rich_o tit._n 3._o 6._o the_o renew_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o he_o have_v pour_v on_o we_o rich_o that_o be_v on_o all_o believer_n who_o be_v convert_v unto_o god_n for_o the_o apostle_n discourse_v not_o of_o the_o extraordinary_a gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v then_o give_v forth_o in_o a_o plentiful_a manner_n but_o of_o that_o grace_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n whereby_o all_o that_o believe_v be_v regenerate_v renew_v and_o convert_v unto_o god_n for_o so_o be_v man_n convert_v of_o old_a by_o a_o rich_a participation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o so_o they_o must_v be_v still_o whatever_o some_o pretend_v or_o die_v in_o their_o sin_n and_o by_o the_o same_o word_n be_v the_o bounty_n of_o god_n in_o other_o thing_n express_v the_o live_a god_n who_o give_v we_o rich_o all_o thing_n to_o enjoy_v 1_o tim._n 6._o 17._o 2._o this_o pour_v out_o have_v respect_n unto_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o not_o unto_o his_o person_n for_o where_o he_o be_v give_v he_o be_v give_v absolute_o and_o as_o to_o himself_o not_o more_o or_o less_o but_o his_o gift_n and_o grace_n may_v be_v more_o plentiful_o and_o abundant_o give_v at_o one_o time_n than_o at_o another_o to_o some_o person_n than_o to_o other_o wherefore_o this_o expression_n be_v metonymical_a that_o be_v speak_v of_o the_o cause_n which_o be_v proper_a to_o the_o effect_n the_o spirit_n be_v say_v to_o be_v pour_v forth_o because_o his_o grace_n be_v so_o 3._o respect_n be_v have_v herein_o unto_o some_o especial_a work_n of_o the_o spirit_n such_o be_v the_o purify_n or_o sanctify_v and_o the_o comfort_v or_o refresh_v they_o on_o who_o he_o be_v pour_v with_o respect_n unto_o the_o first_o to_o these_o effect_n he_o be_v compare_v both_o unto_o fire_n and_o water_n for_o both_o fire_n and_o water_n have_v purify_n quality_n in_o they_o though_o towards_o different_a object_n and_o work_n in_o a_o different_a manner_n so_o by_o fire_n be_v metal_n purify_v and_o purge_v from_o their_o dross_n and_o mixture_n and_o by_o water_n be_v all_o other_o unclean_a and_o defile_a thing_n cleanse_v and_o purify_v hence_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n in_o his_o work_n by_o his_o spirit_n be_v at_o once_o compare_v unto_o a_o refiner_n fire_n and_o to_o fuller_n soap_n mal._n 3._o 2_o 3._o because_o of_o the_o purge_a purify_n quality_n that_o be_v in_o fire_n and_o water_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v express_o call_v a_o spirit_n of_o burn_v isa._n 4._o 4._o for_o by_o he_o be_v the_o vessel_n of_o the_o house_n of_o god_n that_o be_v of_o gold_n and_o silver_n refine_v and_o purge_v as_o those_o that_o be_v but_o of_o wood_n and_o stone_n be_v consume_v and_o when_o it_o be_v say_v of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n that_o he_o shall_v baptize_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o with_o fire_n luke_n 3._o 16._o it_o be_v but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o same_o thing_n double_o express_v and_o therefore_o mention_n be_v make_v only_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n john_n 1._o 33._o but_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v in_o his_o dispensation_n to_o purify_v and_o cleanse_v they_o as_o fire_n do_v gold_n and_o silver_n and_o on_o the_o same_o account_n be_v he_o compare_v to_o water_n ezek._n 36._o 35._o i_o will_v sprinkle_v clean_a water_n upon_o you_o and_o you_o shall_v be_v clean_o which_o be_v expound_v v_o 26._o by_o a_o new_a spirit_n will_v i_o put_v within_o you_o which_o god_n call_v his_o spirit_n jer._n 32._o 39_o so_o our_o saviour_n call_v he_o river_n of_o water_n joh._n 7._o 38_o 39_o see_v isa._n 44._o 3._o and_o it_o be_v with_o regard_n unto_o his_o purify_n cleanse_a and_o sanctify_v our_o nature_n that_o he_o be_v thus_o call_v with_o respect_n therefore_o in_o a_o especial_a manner_n hereunto_o be_v he_o say_v to_o be_v pour_v out_o so_o our_o apostle_n express_o declare_v tit._n 3._o 4_o 5_o 6._o again_o it_o respect_v his_o comfort_v and_o refresh_v they_o on_o who_o he_o be_v pour_v hence_o be_v he_o say_v to_o be_v pour_v down_o from_o above_o as_o rain_v that_o descend_v on_o the_o earth_n isa._n 44._o 3._o i_o will_v pour_v water_n upon_o he_o that_o be_v thirsty_a and_o flood_n upon_o the_o dry_a ground_n that_o be_v i_o will_v pour_v my_o spirit_n on_o thy_o seed_n and_o my_o blessing_n upon_o thy_o offspring_n and_o they_o shall_v spring_v up_o as_o among_o the_o grass_n as_o willow_n by_o the_o watercourse_n v_o 4._o see_v chap._n 35._o 6_o 7._o he_o come_v upon_o the_o dry_a parch_a barren_a ground_n of_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n with_o his_o refresh_n fructify_a virtue_n and_o blessing_n cause_v they_o to_o spring_v and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n to_o god_n heb._n 6._o 7._o and_o in_o respect_n unto_o his_o communication_n of_o his_o spirit_n be_v the_o lord_n christ_n say_v to_o come_v down_o like_o rain_n upon_o the_o mow_v grass_n as_o shower_n that_o water_n the_o earth_n psal._n 72._o 6._o the_o good_a lord_n give_v we_o always_o of_o these_o water_n and_o refresh_a shower_n and_o these_o be_v the_o way_n in_o general_a whereby_o the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o spirit_n from_o god_n for_o what_o end_n or_o purpose_v soever_o it_o be_v be_v express_v sect._n 14_o we_o come_v next_o to_o consider_v what_o be_v ascribe_v unto_o the_o spirit_n himself_o in_o a_o way_n of_o compliance_n with_o these_o act_n of_o god_n whereby_o he_o be_v give_v and_o administer_v now_o these_o be_v such_o thing_n or_o action_n as_o manifest_v he_o to_o be_v a_o voluntary_a agent_n and_o that_o not_o only_o as_o to_o what_o he_o act_v or_o do_v in_o man_n but_o also_o as_o to_o the_o manner_n of_o his_o come_n forth_o from_o god_n and_o his_o application_n of_o himself_o unto_o his_o work_n and_o these_o we_o must_v consider_v as_o they_o be_v declare_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n the_o first_o and_o most_o general_a expression_n hereof_o be_v that_o he_o proceed_v from_o the_o father_n and_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o son_n he_o proceed_v from_o he_o also_o in_o like_a manner_n john_n 15._o 25._o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n which_o proceed_v from_o the_o father_n he_o shall_v testify_v of_o i_o there_o be_v 〈…〉_z 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o procession_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o 〈…〉_z natural_a or_o personal_a this_o express_v his_o eternal_a relation_n to_o the_o person_n of_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n he_o be_v of_o they_o by_o a_o eternal_a emanation_n or_o procession_n tempore_fw-la the_o manner_n hereof_o unto_o we_o in_o this_o life_n be_v incomprehensible_a therefore_o it_o be_v reject_v by_o some_o who_o will_v believe_v no_o more_o than_o they_o can_v put_v their_o hand_n into_o the_o side_n of_o and_o yet_o be_v they_o force_v in_o thing_n under_o their_o eye_n to_o admit_v of_o many_o thing_n which_o they_o can_v perfect_o comprehend_v but_o we_o live_v by_o faith_n and_o not_o by_o sight_n confess_v this_o be_v enough_o unto_o we_o that_o we_o admit_v nothing_o in_o this_o great_a mystery_n but_o what_o be_v reveal_v and_o nothing_o be_v reveal_v unto_o we_o that_o be_v inconsistent_a with_o the_o be_v and_o subsistence_n of_o god_n for_o this_o procession_n or_o emanation_n include_v no_o separation_n or_o division_n in_o or_o of_o the_o divine_a nature_n but_o only_o express_v a_o distinction_n in_o subsistence_n by_o a_o property_n peculiar_a to_o the_o holy_a spirit_n but_o this_o be_v not_o that_o which_o at_o present_a i_o intend_v the_o consideration_n of_o it_o belong_v unto_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o trinity_n in_o general_a and_o have_v be_v handle_v elsewhere_o second_o there_o be_v a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o procession_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o dispensatory_a this_o be_v the_o egress_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o his_o application_n of_o himself_o unto_o his_o work_n a_o voluntary_a act_n it_o be_v of_o his_o will_n and_o not_o a_o necessary_a property_n of_o his_o person_n and_o he_o be_v say_v thus_o to_o proceed_v from_o the_o father_n because_o he_o go_v forth_o or_o proceed_v in_o the_o pursuit_n of_o the_o counsel_n and_o purpose_n of_o the_o father_n and_o as_o send_v by_o he_o to_o put_v they_o into_o
what_o flourish_v plant_n in_o faith_n love_n purity_n self-denial_n and_o universal_a conformity_n to_o christ_n may_v many_o of_o we_o have_v be_v who_o now_o be_v weak_a wither_a fruitless_a and_o sapless_a scarce_o to_o be_v distinguish_v from_o the_o thorn_n and_o briar_n of_o the_o world_n it_o be_v time_n for_o we_o rather_o to_o be_v cast_v off_o every_o weight_n and_o the_o sin_n that_o do_v so_o easy_o beset_v we_o to_o be_v by_o all_o mean_n stir_v up_o ourselves_o unto_o a_o vigorous_a recovery_n of_o our_o first_o faith_n and_o love_n with_o a_o abundant_a growth_n in_o they_o than_o to_o be_v complain_v that_o the_o work_n of_o holiness_n do_v not_o go_v on_o and_o that_o before_o our_o wound_n become_v incurable_a 2_o it_o be_v one_o thing_n to_o have_v holiness_n real_o thrive_v in_o any_o soul_n another_o for_o that_o soul_n to_o know_v it_o and_o to_o be_v satisfy_v in_o it_o and_o these_o thing_n may_v be_v separate_v whereof_o there_o be_v many_o reason_n but_o 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man_n constitution_n thereby_o to_o excuse_v and_o palliate_v their_o disorderly_a passion_n before_o man_n and_o to_o keep_v themselves_o from_o be_v humble_v for_o they_o before_o god_n for_o although_o it_o do_v not_o so_o natural_o and_o physical_o yet_o it_o do_v so_o moral_o so_o that_o the_o constitution_n itself_o shall_v be_v no_o more_o such_o a_o foam_n and_o incentive_a unto_o disorderly_a passion_n as_o it_o have_v be_v if_o grace_n have_v not_o cure_v that_o passion_n pride_n causeless_a anger_n inveterate_a wrath_n intemperance_n which_o man_n constitution_n peculiar_o incline_v unto_o i_o know_v not_o for_o my_o part_n what_o it_o have_v do_v nor_o what_o a_o number_n of_o outward_a duty_n do_v signify_v the_o spirit_n and_o grace_n of_o christ_n cause_v the_o wolf_n to_o dwell_v with_o the_o lamb_n and_o the_o leopard_n to_o lie_v down_o with_o the_o kid_n isa._n 11._o 6._o it_o will_v change_v the_o most_o wild_a and_o savage_a nature_n into_o meekness_n gentleness_n and_o kindness_n example_n whereof_o have_v be_v multiply_v in_o the_o world_n chap._n iu._n the_o defilement_n of_o sin_n wherein_o it_o consist_v with_o its_o purification_n 1_o purification_n the_o first_o proper_a notion_n of_o sanctification_n 2_o institution_n of_o baptism_n confirm_v the_o same_o apprehension_n 3_o a_o spiritual_a defilement_n and_o pollution_n in_o sin_n 4_o the_o nature_n of_o that_o defilement_n or_o wherein_o it_o do_v consist_v 5_o depravation_n of_o nature_n and_o act_n with_o respect_n unto_o god_n holiness_n how_o and_o why_o call_v filth_n and_o pollution_n 6_o twofold_n pravity_n and_o defilement_n of_o sin_n its_o aggravation_n we_o can_v purge_v it_o of_o ourselves_o nor_o can_v it_o be_v do_v by_o the_o law_n nor_o by_o any_o way_n invent_v by_o man_n for_o that_o end_n sect._n 1_o these_o thing_n be_v premise_v we_o proceed_v to_o the_o consideration_n of_o sanctification_n itself_o in_o a_o further_a explication_n of_o the_o description_n before_o give_v and_o the_o first_o thing_n we_o ascribe_v unto_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n herein_o which_o constitute_v the_o first_o part_n of_o it_o be_v the_o purify_n and_o cleanse_v of_o our_o nature_n from_o the_o pollution_n of_o sin_n purification_n be_v the_o first_o proper_a notion_n of_o internal_a real_a sanctification_n and_o although_o in_o order_n of_o time_n it_o do_v not_o precede_v the_o other_o act_n and_o part_n of_o this_o work_n yet_o in_o order_n of_o nature_n it_o be_v first_o propose_v and_o apprehend_v to_o be_v unclean_a absolute_o and_o to_o be_v holy_a be_v universal_o oppose_v not_o to_o be_v purge_v from_o sin_n be_v a_o expression_n of_o a_o unholy_a person_n as_o to_o be_v cleanse_v be_v of_o he_o that_o be_v holy_a and_o this_o purification_n or_o the_o effect_n of_o this_o work_n of_o cleanse_v be_v ascribe_v unto_o all_o the_o cause_n and_o mean_n of_o sanctification_n as_o 1_o unto_o the_o spirit_n who_o be_v the_o principal_a efficient_a of_o the_o whole_a not_o that_o sanctification_n consist_v whole_o herein_o but_o first_o and_o necessary_o it_o be_v require_v thereunto_o prov._n 30._o 12._o ezek._n 36._o 25._o i_o will_v sprinkle_v clean_a water_n upon_o you_o and_o you_o shall_v be_v clean_a from_o all_o your_o filthiness_n and_o from_o all_o your_o idol_n will_v i_o cleanse_v you_o that_o this_o sprinkle_n of_o clean_a water_n upon_o we_o be_v the_o communication_n of_o the_o spirit_n unto_o we_o for_o the_o end_v design_v i_o have_v before_o evince_v it_o have_v also_o be_v declare_v wherefore_o he_o be_v call_v water_n or_o compare_v thereunto_o and_o the_o next_o verse_n show_v express_o that_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o be_v intend_v i_o will_v put_v my_o spirit_n within_o you_o and_o cause_v you_o to_o walk_v in_o my_o statute_n and_o that_o which_o he_o be_v thus_o in_o the_o first_o place_n promise_v for_o be_v the_o cleanse_n of_o we_o from_o the_o pollution_n of_o sin_n which_o in_o order_n of_o nature_n be_v prepose_v unto_o his_o enable_v we_o to_o walk_v in_o god_n statute_n or_o to_o yield_v holy_a obedience_n unto_o he_o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n among_o many_o other_o be_v that_o promise_n isa._n 4._o 4._o when_o the_o lord_n shall_v have_v wash_v away_o the_o filth_n of_o the_o daughter_n of_o zion_n and_o shall_v have_v purge_v the_o blood_n of_o jerusalem_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o judgement_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o burn_v upon_o what_o ground_n the_o spirit_n be_v compare_v to_o fire_n and_o thence_o here_o call_v a_o spirit_n of_o burn_v have_v be_v also_o declare_v in_o brief_a fire_n and_o water_n be_v the_o mean_n whereby_o all_o thing_n be_v purify_v and_o cleanse_v typical_o in_o the_o law_n numb_a 31._o 23._o and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o principal_a efficient_a cause_n of_o all_o spiritual_a cleanse_n be_v compare_v to_o they_o both_o by_o which_o his_o work_n be_v signify_v and_o call_v by_o their_o name_n see_v mal._n 3._o 2_o 3._o and_o 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it_o be_v propose_v unto_o we_o for_o god_n set_v he_o forth_o as_o to_o be_v a_o propitiation_n through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n as_o offer_v rom._n 3._o 25._o so_o to_o be_v our_o sanctification_n through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n as_o sprinkle_v and_o the_o establish_n of_o this_o especial_a faith_n in_o our_o soul_n be_v that_o which_o the_o apostle_n aim_v at_o in_o his_o excellent_a reason_v heb._n 9_o 13_o 14._o and_o his_o conclusion_n unto_o that_o purpose_n be_v so_o evident_a that_o he_o encourage_v we_o thereon_o to_o draw_v nigh_o in_o the_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n heb._n 10._o 22._o 3_o faith_n work_v herein_o by_o fervent_a prayer_n as_o it_o do_v in_o its_o whole_a address_n unto_o god_n with_o respect_n unto_o his_o promise_n because_o for_o all_o these_o thing_n god_n will_v be_v seek_v unto_o by_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n by_o this_o mean_v the_o soul_n bring_v itself_o nigh_o unto_o its_o own_o mercy_n and_o this_o we_o be_v direct_v unto_o heb._n 4._o 15_o 16._o 4_o a_o acquiescency_n in_o the_o truth_n and_o faithfulness_n of_o god_n for_o cleanse_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n whence_o we_o be_v free_v from_o discourage_v perplex_v shame_n and_o have_v boldness_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n 4._o the_o holy_a ghost_n actual_o communicate_v the_o cleanse_a purify_n virtue_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n unto_o our_o soul_n and_o conscience_n whereby_o we_o be_v free_v from_o shame_n and_o have_v boldness_n towards_o god_n for_o the_o whole_a work_n of_o the_o application_n of_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o mediation_n of_o christ_n unto_o believer_n be_v his_o proper_o and_o these_o be_v the_o thing_n which_o believer_n aim_v at_o and_o intend_v in_o all_o their_o servant_n supplication_n for_o the_o purify_n and_o cleanse_v of_o their_o soul_n by_o the_o sprinkle_n and_o wash_v of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o faith_n and_o persuasion_n whereof_o give_v they_o peace_n and_o holy_a boldness_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n without_o which_o they_o can_v have_v nothing_o but_o shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o face_n in_o a_o sense_n of_o their_o own_o pollution_n sect._n 7_o how_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o our_o purification_n as_o it_o be_v offer_v in_o that_o thereby_o he_o procure_v for_o we_o eternal_a redemption_n with_o all_o that_o be_v conduce_v or_o needful_a thereunto_o and_o how_o thereby_o he_o expiate_v our_o sin_n belong_v not_o unto_o this_o place_n to_o declare_v nor_o shall_v i_o insist_v upon_o the_o more_o mysterious_a way_n of_o communicate_v cleanse_a virtue_n unto_o we_o from_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n by_o virtue_n of_o our_o union_n with_o he_o what_o have_v be_v speak_v may_v suffice_v to_o give_v a_o little_a insight_n into_o that_o influence_n which_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n have_v into_o this_o first_o part_n of_o our_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n and_o as_o for_o those_o who_o affirm_v that_o it_o no_o otherwise_o cleanse_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n but_o only_o because_o we_o believe_v his_o doctrine_n confirm_v by_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n do_v amend_v our_o life_n turn_v from_o sin_n unto_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n they_o renounce_v the_o mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o all_o the_o proper_a efficacy_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n sect._n 8_o 3_o faith_n be_v the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o our_o purification_n purify_n their_o heart_n by_o faith_n act_v 15._o 9_o the_o two_o unfailing_a evidence_n of_o sincere_a faith_n be_v that_o within_o it_o purifi_v the_o heart_n and_o without_o it_o work_v by_o love_n these_o be_v the_o touchstone_n whereon_o faith_n may_v yea_o ought_v to_o be_v try_v we_o purify_v our_o soul_n in_o obey_v the_o truth_n through_o the_o spirit_n 1_o pet._n 1._o 20._o that_o be_v by_o believe_v which_o be_v our_o original_a obedience_n unto_o the_o truth_n and_o hereby_o be_v our_o soul_n purify_v unbeliever_n and_o unclean_a be_v the_o same_o tit._n 1._o 15._o for_o they_o have_v nothing_o in_o they_o whereby_o they_o may_v be_v instrumental_o cleanse_v and_o we_o be_v purify_v by_o faith_n because_o 1_o faith_n itself_o be_v the_o principal_a grace_n whereby_o our_o nature_n be_v restore_v unto_o the_o image_n of_o god_n and_o so_o free_v from_o our_o original_a defilement_n col._n 3._o 10._o joh._n 17._o 3._o 2_o it_o be_v by_o faith_n on_o our_o part_n whereby_o we_o receive_v the_o purify_n virtue_n and_o influence_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n whereof_o we_o have_v before_o discourse_v faith_n be_v the_o grace_n whereby_o we_o constant_o adhere_v and_o cleave_v unto_o christ._n deut._n 4._o 4._o josh._n 23._o 8._o act_n 11._o 10._o and_o if_o the_o woman_n who_o touch_v his_o garment_n in_o faith_n obtain_v virtue_n from_o he_o to_o heal_v her_o issue_n of_o blood_n shall_v not_o those_o who_o cleave_v unto_o he_o continual_o derive_v virtue_n from_o he_o for_o the_o heal_n of_o their_o spiritual_a defilement_n 3_o it_o be_v by_o the_o work_v of_o faith_n principal_o whereby_o those_o lust_n and_o corruption_n which_o be_v defile_v be_v mortify_v subdue_v and_o gradual_o wrought_v out_o of_o our_o mind_n all_o actual_a defilement_n spring_v from_o the_o remainder_n of_o defile_v lust_n and_o their_o deprave_a work_n in_o we_o heb._n 12._o 15._o jam._n 1._o 14._o how_o faith_n work_v to_o the_o correct_v and_o subdue_a of_o they_o by_o derive_v supply_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o grace_n to_o that_o end_n from_o jesus_n christ_n as_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o our_o abide_n in_o he_o whereon_o alone_o those_o supply_n do_v depend_v joh._n 15._o 3_o 4_o 5._o as_o also_o by_o the_o act_n of_o all_o other_o grace_n which_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o pollute_a lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o destructive_a of_o they_o be_v usual_o declare_v and_o we_o must_v not_o too_o far_o enlarge_v on_o these_o thing_n 4_o faith_n take_v in_o all_o the_o motive_n which_o be_v propose_v unto_o we_o to_o stir_v we_o up_o unto_o our_o utmost_a endeavour_n and_o diligence_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o mean_n and_o way_n for_o the_o prevent_n of_o the_o defilement_n of_o sin_n and_o for_o the_o cleanse_v our_o mind_n and_o conscience_n from_o the_o relic_n of_o dead_a work_n and_o these_o motive_n which_o be_v great_a and_o many_o may_v be_v reduce_v unto_o two_o head_n 1_o a_o participation_n of_o the_o excellent_a promise_n of_o god_n at_o the_o present_a the_o consideration_n hereof_o bring_v a_o singular_a enforcement_n on_o the_o soul_n of_o believer_n to_o endeavour_v after_o universal_a purity_n and_o holiness_n 2_o cor._n 7._o 1._o and_o 2_o the_o future_a enjoyment_n of_o god_n in_o glory_n whereunto_o we_o can_v attain_v without_o be_v purify_v from_o sin_n 1_o joh._n 3._o 1._o now_o these_o motive_n which_o be_v the_o spring_n of_o our_o duty_n in_o this_o matter_n be_v receive_v and_o make_v efficacious_a by_o faith_n only_o sect._n 9_o 4_o purge_v from_o sin_n be_v likewise_o in_o the_o scripture_n ascribe_v unto_o affliction_n of_o all_o sort_n hence_o they_o be_v call_v god_n furnace_n and_o his_o fining-pot_n isa._n 31._o 9_o chap._n 48._o 10._o whereby_o he_o take_v away_o the_o dross_n and_o filth_n of_o the_o vessel_n of_o his_o house_n they_o be_v call_v fire_n that_o try_v the_o way_n and_o work_n of_o man_n consume_v their_o hay_n and_o stubble_n and_o purify_n their_o gold_n and_o silver_n 1_o cor._n 3._o 13._o and_o this_o they_o do_v through_o a_o efficacy_n unto_o the_o end_v communicate_v unto_o they_o in_o the_o design_n and_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n for_o by_o and_o in_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n they_o be_v cut_v off_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o first_o covenant_n whereunto_o all_o evil_a and_o trouble_n do_v belong_v and_o implant_v into_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n the_o tree_n of_o the_o cross_n be_v cast_v into_o the_o water_n of_o affliction_n have_v render_v they_o wholesome_a and_o medicinal_a and_o as_o the_o lord_n christ_n be_v the_o head_n of_o the_o covenant_n all_o the_o affliction_n and_o persecution_n that_o befall_v his_o member_n be_v original_o he_o isa._n 63._o 9_o act_n 9_o 5._o col._n 1._o 24._o so_o they_o all_o tend_v to_o work_v we_o unto_o a_o conformity_n unto_o he_o in_o purity_n and_o holiness_n and_o they_o work_v towards_o this_o bless_a end_n of_o purify_n the_o soul_n several_a way_n for_o 1_o they_o have_v in_o they_o some_o token_n of_o god_n displeasure_n against_o sin_n which_o those_o who_o be_v exercise_v by_o they_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o consideration_n of_o unto_o a_o fresh_a view_n of_o the_o vileness_n of_o it_o for_o although_o affliction_n be_v a_o effect_n of_o love_n yet_o it_o be_v of_o love_n mix_v with_o care_n to_o obviate_v and_o prevent_v distemper_n whatever_o
be_v not_o all_o equal_o vicious_a and_o sinful_a but_o after_o the_o flesh_n go_v the_o bent_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o generality_n of_o its_o act_n to_o walk_v after_o the_o spirit_n consist_v in_o our_o be_v give_v up_o to_o rule_n and_o conduct_v or_o walk_v according_a to_o the_o disposition_n and_o inclination_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o which_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o spirit_n namely_o a_o principle_n of_o grace_n implant_v in_o we_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o have_v at_o large_a insist_v on_o before_o and_o 3_o the_o external_n fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o these_o two_o principle_n be_v contrary_a also_o as_o our_o apostle_n express_o and_o at_o large_a declare_v gal._n 5._o 19_o 20_o 21_o 22_o 23_o 24._o for_o whereas_o in_o the_o enumeration_n of_o the_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n he_o reckon_v up_o actual_a sin_n as_o adultery_n fornication_n and_o the_o like_a in_o the_o account_n he_o give_v of_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n he_o insist_o on_o habitual_a grace_n as_o love_n joy_n peace_n he_o express_v they_o both_o metaphorical_o in_o the_o former_a he_o have_v respect_v unto_o the_o vicious_a habit_n of_o those_o actual_a sin_n and_o in_o the_o latter_a unto_o the_o actual_a effect_n and_o duty_n of_o those_o habitual_a grace_n sect._n 8_o 5._o there_o be_v this_o universal_a contrariety_n opposition_n contend_v and_o warfare_n between_o grace_n and_o sin_n the_o spirit_n and_o the_o flesh_n in_o their_o inward_a principle_n power_n operation_n and_o outward_a effect_n the_o work_n and_o duty_n of_o mortification_n consist_v in_o a_o constant_a take_v part_n with_o grace_n in_o its_o principle_n act_n and_o fruit_n against_o the_o principle_n act_n and_o fruit_n of_o sin_n for_o the_o residence_n of_o these_o contrary_a principle_n be_v in_o and_o their_o act_n be_v by_o the_o same_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o the_o one_o be_v increase_v strengthen_v and_o improve_v the_o other_o must_v of_o necessity_n be_v weaken_v and_o decay_v wherefore_o the_o mortification_n of_o sin_n must_v consist_v in_o these_o three_o thing_n 1_o the_o cherish_n and_o improve_n of_o the_o principle_n of_o grace_n and_o holiness_n which_o be_v implant_v in_o we_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o all_o the_o way_n and_o mean_n which_o god_n have_v appoint_v thereunto_o which_o we_o have_v speak_v unto_o before_o this_o be_v that_o which_o alone_o can_v undermine_v and_o ruin_v the_o power_n of_o sin_n without_o which_o all_o attempt_n to_o weaken_v it_o be_v vain_a and_o fruitless_a let_v man_n take_v never_o so_o much_o pain_n to_o mortify_v crucify_v or_o subdue_v their_o sin_n unless_o they_o endeavour_v in_o the_o first_o place_n to_o weaken_v and_o impair_v its_o strength_n by_o the_o increase_n of_o grace_n and_o grow_v therein_o they_o will_v labour_v in_o the_o fire_n where_o this_o work_n will_v be_v consume_v 2_o in_o frequent_a act_n of_o the_o principle_n of_o grace_n in_o all_o duty_n internal_a and_o external_n for_o where_o the_o inclination_n motion_n and_o act_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o all_o act_n duty_n and_o fruit_n of_o holy_a obedience_n be_v vigorous_a and_o keep_v in_o constant_a exercise_n the_o contrary_a motion_n and_o act_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v defeat_v 3_o in_o a_o due_a application_n of_o the_o principle_n power_n and_o act_n of_o grace_n by_o way_n of_o opposition_n unto_o the_o principle_n power_n and_o act_n of_o sin_n as_o the_o whole_a of_o grace_n be_v oppose_v unto_o the_o whole_a of_o sin_n so_o there_o be_v no_o particular_a lust_n whereby_o sin_n can_v act_v its_o power_n but_o there_o be_v a_o particular_a grace_n ready_a to_o make_v effectual_a opposition_n unto_o it_o whereby_o it_o be_v mortify_v and_o in_o this_o application_n of_o grace_n in_o its_o act_n in_o opposition_n unto_o all_o the_o act_n of_o sin_n consist_v the_o mystery_n of_o this_o great_a duty_n of_o mortification_n and_o where_o man_n be_v ignorant_a hereof_o have_v yet_o fall_v under_o a_o conviction_n of_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n and_o be_v perplex_v therewith_o they_o have_v find_v out_o foolish_a way_n innumerable_a for_o its_o mortification_n wicked_o oppose_v external_n natural_a bodily_a force_n and_o exercise_n unto_o a_o internal_a moral_a deprave_a principle_n which_o be_v no_o way_n concern_v therein_o but_o hereof_o we_o must_v treat_v more_o afterward_o under_o the_o three_o head_n concern_v the_o manner_n how_o this_o work_n be_v to_o be_v carry_v on_o or_o this_o duty_n perform_v sect._n 9_o 6._o this_o duty_n of_o weaken_a sin_n by_o the_o growth_n and_o improvement_n of_o grace_n and_o the_o opposition_n which_o be_v make_v unto_o sin_n in_o all_o its_o act_n thereby_o be_v call_v mortification_n kill_v or_o put_v to_o death_n on_o sundry_a account_n first_o and_o principal_o from_o that_o life_n which_o because_o of_o its_o power_n efficacy_n and_o operation_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o indwelling_n sin_n the_o state_n of_o the_o soul_n by_o reason_n of_o it_o be_v a_o state_n of_o death_n but_o whereas_o power_n and_o operation_n be_v the_o proper_a adjunct_n or_o effect_n of_o life_n for_o their_o sake_n life_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o sin_n on_o who_o account_n sinner_n be_v dead_a wherefore_o this_o corrupt_a principle_n of_o sin_n in_o our_o deprave_a nature_n have_v a_o constant_a powerful_a inclination_n and_o work_v actual_o â—â—wards_o all_o evil_a it_o be_v say_v metaphorical_o to_o live_v or_o to_o have_v a_o life_n of_o its_o own_o therefore_o be_v the_o opposition_n that_o be_v make_v unto_o it_o for_o its_o ruin_n and_o destruction_n call_v mortification_n or_o kill_v be_v its_o deprivation_n of_o that_o strength_n and_o efficacy_n whereby_o and_o wherein_o it_o be_v say_v to_o live_v second_o it_o may_v be_v so_o call_v because_o of_o the_o violence_n of_o that_o contest_v which_o the_o soul_n be_v put_v unto_o in_o this_o duty_n all_o other_o duty_n that_o we_o be_v call_v unto_o in_o the_o course_n of_o our_o obedience_n may_v be_v perform_v in_o a_o more_o easy_a gentle_a and_o plain_a manner_n though_o it_o be_v our_o work_n and_o duty_n to_o conflict_n with_o all_o sort_n of_o temptation_n yea_o to_o wrestle_v with_o principality_n and_o power_n and_o spiritual_a wickedness_n in_o high_a place_n yet_o in_o this_o which_o we_o have_v with_o ourselves_o which_o be_v whole_o within_o we_o and_o from_o we_o there_o be_v more_o of_o warring_n fight_a captivate_a wound_v cry_v out_o for_o help_n and_o assistance_n a_o deep_a sense_n of_o such_o a_o violence_n as_o be_v use_v in_o take_v away_o the_o life_n of_o a_o mortal_a enemy_n than_o in_o any_o thing_n else_o we_o be_v call_v unto_o and_o three_o the_o end_n aim_v at_o in_o this_o duty_n be_v destruction_n as_o it_o be_v of_o all_o kill_n sin_n as_o be_v say_v have_v a_o life_n and_o that_o such_o a_o life_n as_o whereby_o it_o not_o only_a life_n but_o rule_n and_o reign_v in_o all_o that_o be_v not_o bear_v of_o god_n by_o the_o entrance_n of_o grace_n into_o the_o soul_n it_o lose_v its_o dominion_n but_o not_o its_o be_v its_o rule_n but_o not_o its_o life_n the_o utter_a ruin_n destruction_n and_o gradual_a annihilation_n of_o all_o the_o remainder_n of_o this_o curse_a life_n of_o sin_n be_v our_o design_n and_o aim_n in_o this_o work_n and_o duty_n which_o be_v therefore_o call_v mortification_n the_o design_n of_o this_o duty_n wherever_o it_o be_v in_o sincerity_n be_v to_o leave_v sin_n neither_o be_v nor_o life_n nor_o operation_n sect._n 10_o and_o some_o direction_n as_o our_o manner_n be_v may_v be_v take_v from_o what_o we_o have_v discourse_v concern_v the_o nature_n of_o this_o duty_n directive_n of_o our_o own_o practice_n and_o 1_o it_o be_v evident_a from_o what_o have_v be_v discourse_v that_o it_o be_v a_o work_n which_o have_v a_o gradual_a progress_n in_o the_o proceed_v whereof_o we_o must_v continual_o be_v exercise_v and_o this_o respect_n in_o the_o first_o place_n the_o principle_n of_o sin_n itself_o every_o day_n and_o in_o every_o duty_n a_o especial_a eye_n be_v to_o be_v have_v unto_o the_o abolition_n and_o destruction_n of_o this_o principle_n it_o will_v no_o otherwise_o die_v but_o by_o be_v gradual_o and_o constant_o weaken_v spare_v it_o and_o it_o heal_v its_o wound_n and_o recover_v strength_n hence_o many_o who_o have_v attain_v to_o a_o great_a degree_n in_o the_o mortification_n of_o sin_n do_v by_o their_o negligence_n suffer_v it_o in_o some_o instance_n or_o other_o so_o to_o take_v head_n again_o that_o they_o never_o recover_v their_o former_a state_n whilst_o they_o live_v sect._n 11_o and_o this_o be_v the_o reason_n why_o we_o have_v so_o many_o wither_a professor_n among_o we_o decay_v in_o their_o grace_n fruitless_a in_o their_o life_n and_o every_o way_n conform_v to_o the_o world_n there_o be_v