give_v thanks_n at_o all_o time_n and_o this_o thankfulness_n in_o all_o thing_n we_o must_v show_v at_o all_o time_n that_o be_v daily_a and_o continual_o private_o and_o public_o secret_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o outward_o in_o our_o word_n and_o work_n so_o often_o as_o we_o have_v any_o occasion_n and_o opportunity_n offer_v unto_o we_o either_o ordinary_a or_o extraordinary_a by_o consideration_n either_o of_o positive_a or_o privative_a benefit_n both_o at_o set_a time_n of_o prayer_n and_o throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n by_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n with_o thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o continual_a benefit_n which_o in_o every_o part_n of_o the_o day_n he_o confer_v upon_o we_o as_o our_o deliverance_n from_o evil_n with_o which_o we_o see_v other_o overtake_v our_o preservation_n from_o many_o danger_n to_o which_o we_o be_v daily_o subject_a for_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n against_o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n for_o keep_v our_o heart_n in_o his_o fear_n and_o from_o wander_v with_o the_o world_n in_o the_o byway_n of_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n for_o give_v we_o heart_n to_o seek_v and_o serve_v he_o and_o for_o accept_v of_o we_o and_o our_o imperfect_a action_n in_o the_o perfect_a obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n for_o multiply_v and_o continual_a renew_n of_o all_o his_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n upon_o we_o and_o those_o that_o be_v near_o and_o dear_a unto_o we_o both_o in_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a thing_n and_o for_o those_o assure_a hope_n which_o he_o have_v give_v we_o of_o heavenly_a and_o everlasting_a happiness_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v for_o those_o which_o he_o bestow_v public_o upon_o the_o church_n and_o common_a wealth_n and_o private_o upon_o our_o family_n and_o our_o own_o person_n and_o this_o daily_a and_o continual_a thankfulness_n and_o thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n be_v require_v of_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o speak_v to_o ourselves_o in_o 20._o eph._n 5._o 20._o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n sing_v and_o make_v melody_n in_o our_o heart_n to_o the_o lord_n give_v thanks_n always_o for_o all_o thing_n etc._n etc._n and_o that_o we_o shall_v by_o christ_n offer_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n to_o god_n continual_o that_o be_v the_o 15._o heb._n 13._o 15._o fruit_n of_o our_o lip_n give_v thanks_n to_o his_o name_n and_o this_o be_v david_n daily_a practice_n as_o he_o often_o profess_v i_o will_v bless_v the_o lord_n say_v he_o at_o all_o time_n his_o praise_n shall_v continual_o be_v in_o my_o mouth_n and_o again_o every_o day_n will_v i_o bless_v 1._o psal_n 34_o 1._o thou_o and_o i_o will_v praise_v thy_o name_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o which_o resolution_n because_o 2._o psal_n 145._o 2._o he_o can_v not_o achieve_v by_o his_o own_o ability_n he_o crave_v help_v and_o assistance_n from_o god_n let_v my_o mouth_n be_v fill_v with_o thy_o praise_n and_o with_o thy_o honour_n all_o 15._o psal_n 71._o 8_o 15._o the_o day_n and_o then_o he_o promise_v to_o perform_v it_o i_o will_v say_v he_o praise_v thou_o more_o and_o more_o my_o mouth_n shall_v show_v forth_o thy_o righteousness_n and_o thy_o salvation_n all_o the_o day_n for_o i_o know_v not_o the_o number_n thereof_o §._o sect._n 4_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o unto_o daily_a thanksgiving_n beside_o which_o testimony_n and_o example_n of_o holy_a scripture_n there_o be_v many_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o the_o daily_a and_o continual_a practice_n of_o this_o holy_a duty_n as_o first_o the_o excellency_n of_o it_o see_v it_o be_v the_o continual_a exercise_n of_o the_o holy_a angel_n and_o saint_n in_o heaven_n in_o which_o a_o great_a part_n of_o their_o happiness_n consist_v and_o we_o see_v in_o the_o revelation_n where_o great_a multitude_n of_o the_o saint_n cry_v aloud_o and_o say_v blessing_n and_o glory_n and_o 12._o apoc._n 5._o 13._o &_o 7._o 12._o wisdom_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o honour_n and_o power_n and_o might_n be_v unto_o our_o god_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n and_o this_o exercise_n they_o continue_v day_n and_o 8._o apoc._n 4._o 8._o night_n say_v holy_a holy_a holy_a lord_n god_n almighty_a which_o be_v and_o be_v and_o be_v to_o come_v second_o it_o be_v most_o comely_a and_o decent_a in_o respect_n of_o god_n who_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n all_o glory_n and_o praise_n of_o due_a belong_v to_o he_o as_o be_v the_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o the_o author_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o our_o 2._o psal_n 92._o 2._o our_o good_a and_o therefore_o david_n often_o repeat_v it_o and_o make_v it_o the_o foot_n of_o his_o song_n that_o we_o must_v give_v thanks_n to_o the_o lord_n and_o praise_v he_o because_o he_o 1._o psal_n 1â—6_n 1._o &_o 147._o 1._o be_v good_a and_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o in_o respect_n of_o we_o also_o who_o daily_o receive_v benefit_n at_o his_o hand_n for_o see_v he_o renew_v his_o mercy_n upon_o we_o every_o 23._o psal_n 33._o 1._o lam._n 3._o 23._o morning_n as_o the_o church_n confess_v and_o follow_v we_o with_o his_o favour_n throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n what_o better_o beseem_v we_o then_o to_o be_v thankful_a to_o such_o a_o gracious_a benefactor_n and_o to_o have_v our_o heart_n fill_v with_o thankfulness_n and_o our_o mouth_n with_o his_o praise_n again_o we_o be_v spiritual_a priest_n unto_o god_n to_o offer_v unto_o he_o daily_a sacrifice_n and_o what_o better_o beseem_v 5._o apoc._n 1._o 5._o our_o office_n then_o to_o offer_v unto_o he_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n which_o 14._o psal_n 50._o 14._o be_v the_o sacrifice_n wherein_o his_o soul_n do_v chief_o delight_n for_o it_o be_v a_o principal_a part_n of_o his_o service_n which_o most_o redound_v to_o his_o glory_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n whosoever_o offer_v praise_n glorifi_v i_o and_o be_v daily_o 23_o verse_n 23_o therefore_o to_o be_v perform_v by_o we_o as_o our_o saviour_n teach_v we_o in_o his_o perfect_a form_n of_o prayer_n the_o first_o petition_n whereof_o be_v that_o god_n name_n may_v be_v hallow_v and_o glorify_v and_o the_o conclusion_n a_o acknowledgement_n that_o the_o kingdom_n power_n and_o glory_n do_v belong_v unto_o he_o alone_o three_o it_o be_v the_o main_n end_n for_o which_o god_n bestow_v all_o his_o blessing_n upon_o we_o that_o 18._o deut._n 8._o 18._o we_o shall_v yield_v unto_o he_o the_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o his_o own_o gift_n the_o which_o we_o will_v perform_v if_o we_o be_v not_o too_o too_o ungrateful_a see_v they_o be_v so_o inestimable_a and_o manifold_a and_o yet_o he_o in_o love_n of_o they_o all_o require_v nothing_o of_o we_o but_o that_o we_o daily_o show_v ourselves_o thankful_a debtor_n yea_o in_o truth_n we_o have_v nothing_o else_o to_o return_v unto_o he_o see_v all_o we_o have_v be_v he_o already_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o though_o he_o be_v a_o king_n 3._o psal_n 16._o 3._o yet_o confess_v after_o long_a deliberation_n his_o nullity_n and_o insufficiency_n in_o this_o kind_n and_o therefore_o conclude_v that_o he_o will_v render_v unto_o he_o thanks_o 12._o psal_n 116._o 12._o and_o praise_n yea_o it_o be_v the_o end_n why_o god_n have_v give_v we_o our_o tongue_n that_o with_o they_o we_o shall_v glorify_v he_o whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o psalmist_n call_v his_o tongue_n his_o glory_n because_o it_o be_v the_o instrument_n of_o glorify_v god_n and_o therefore_o they_o be_v utter_o unworthy_a this_o excellent_a gift_n of_o speech_n wherein_o 8._o psal_n 30._o 12._o &_o 57_o 8._o we_o excel_v all_o the_o creature_n who_o do_v not_o in_o the_o use_n of_o it_o aim_v chief_o at_o this_o end_n for_o which_o it_o be_v give_v they_o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v stir_v up_o to_o thankfulness_n now_o the_o mean_n of_o yield_v unto_o god_n this_o daily_a and_o continual_a thankfulness_n be_v partly_o to_o remove_v the_o cause_n and_o occasion_n of_o ungratitude_n 15._o 1._o chro._n 17._o 16._o &_o 29._o 14_o 15._o and_o partly_o to_o use_v all_o help_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v further_v in_o this_o duty_n concern_v the_o former_a we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o pride_n and_o all_o opinion_n of_o our_o own_o merit_n which_o will_v make_v we_o to_o think_v that_o all_o which_o we_o receive_v be_v less_o than_o we_o deserve_v and_o contrariwise_o embrace_v humility_n and_o whole_o deny_v ourselves_o with_o our_o own_o work_n and_o worthiness_n and_o so_o we_o shall_v be_v thankful_a for_o the_o least_o benefit_n when_o we_o consider_v that_o they_o be_v more_o than_o we_o deserve_v second_o we_o must_v not_o attribute_v the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o 17._o psal_n 127._o
with_o a_o lively_a hope_n and_o still_o wait_v upon_o thou_o when_o thou_o seem_v to_o defer_v thy_o help_n let_v we_o have_v a_o sensible_a feel_n of_o thy_o love_n shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o be_v inflame_v thereby_o we_o may_v love_v thou_o again_o with_o all_o our_o soul_n and_o strength_n and_o all_o other_o in_o and_o for_o thou_o let_v this_o fire_n of_o holy_a love_n show_v and_o approve_v itself_o by_o the_o flame_n and_o heat_n of_o godly_a zeal_n in_o seek_v thy_o glory_n in_o and_o above_o all_o thing_n fervent_o yet_o wise_o and_o discreet_o oppose_v whatsoever_o hinder_v it_o and_o further_a all_o the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v further_v work_v thy_o fear_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o let_v we_o stand_v in_o awe_n of_o thou_o not_o only_o for_o thy_o judgement_n but_o also_o for_o thy_o mercy_n abhor_v nothing_o more_o than_o thy_o displeasure_n who_o have_v ever_o be_v unto_o we_o so_o gracious_a and_o good_a a_o father_n give_v we_o grace_n to_o yield_v unto_o thou_o all_o son-like_a and_o true_a obedience_n both_o by_o do_v that_o which_o thou_o enjoin_v and_o suffer_v that_o which_o thou_o impose_v adorn_v we_o with_o meekness_n and_o humility_n and_o let_v we_o be_v base_a in_o our_o own_o eye_n that_o we_o may_v be_v precious_a in_o thy_o sight_n replenish_v our_o heart_n with_o spiritual_a joy_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o our_o salvation_n that_o nothing_o may_v daunt_v or_o damp_n it_o and_o establish_v we_o with_o thy_o free_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v never_o fall_v from_o thou_o but_o may_v persevere_v in_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o true_a godliness_n till_o death_n summon_v we_o to_o judgement_n let_v we_o be_v just_a towards_o all_o and_o merciful_a towards_o the_o poor_a and_o afflict_a still_o abound_v in_o all_o good_a work_n and_o make_v we_o temperate_a sober_a and_o thankful_a in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o thy_o blessing_n that_o they_o may_v further_o and_o not_o hinder_v we_o in_o all_o christian_a duty_n and_o as_o we_o implore_v thy_o goodness_n for_o those_o thing_n which_o we_o want_v so_o with_o thankful_a heart_n and_o voice_n we_o praise_v &_o magnify_v thy_o great_a and_o glorious_a name_n for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n and_o favour_n vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o respect_v either_o this_o life_n or_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o namely_o for_o preserve_v our_o life_n and_o blessing_n our_o labour_n for_o relieve_v our_o want_n and_o defend_v we_o from_o danger_n this_o day_n past_a we_o beseech_v thou_o unto_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o other_o grace_n add_v this_o with_o the_o rest_n that_o we_o may_v make_v right_a use_n of_o they_o for_o the_o stir_v up_o of_o our_o thankfulness_n and_o inflame_v of_o our_o heart_n with_o thy_o love_n o_o lord_n be_v still_o gracious_a unto_o we_o and_o now_o receive_v our_o body_n and_o soul_n into_o thy_o hand_n this_o night_n that_o they_o may_v be_v safe_a in_o thy_o keep_n from_o all_o evil_a both_o of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n and_o as_o we_o cease_v from_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n so_o much_o more_o let_v we_o rest_v from_o all_o work_n of_o darkness_n with_o a_o full_a purpose_n never_o again_o to_o undertake_v they_o give_v we_o comfortable_a and_o quiet_a sleep_n that_o our_o spirit_n be_v thereby_o refresh_v and_o our_o strength_n renew_v we_o may_v be_v the_o fit_a to_o serve_v thou_o in_o the_o general_a duty_n of_o christianity_n and_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o our_o calling_n let_v not_o our_o sleep_n break_v off_o our_o spiritual_a watch_n but_o let_v we_o still_o be_v in_o readiness_n for_o the_o glorious_a appear_v of_o jesus_n christ_n when_o we_o wake_v let_v we_o wake_v with_o thou_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n and_o soul_n in_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n and_o praise_v thou_o for_o all_o thy_o goodness_n together_o with_o we_o bless_v thy_o whole_a church_n this_o in_o which_o we_o live_v our_o sovereign_a lord_n and_o king_n our_o noble_a prince_n the_o prince_n and_o princess_n palatine_n the_o council_n magistrate_n and_o minister_n those_o which_o be_v afflict_v and_o thy_o whole_a people_n beseech_v thou_o in_o our_o several_a place_n to_o give_v we_o whatsoever_o thou_o know_v needful_a for_o we_o for_o jesus_n christ_n sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n we_o ascribe_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n both_o now_o and_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o lord_n day_n in_o the_o morning_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n glorious_a in_o majesty_n omnipotent_a in_o power_n infinite_a in_o all_o goodness_n &_o perfection_n and_o our_o most_o gracious_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n who_o have_v create_v all_o thing_n of_o nothing_o for_o thou_o own_o glory_n and_o man_n especial_o for_o thy_o own_o service_n the_o which_o he_o be_v bind_v to_o perform_v both_o by_o the_o right_n of_o creation_n wherein_o thou_o have_v vouchsafe_v unto_o he_o his_o be_v &_o of_o redemption_n whereby_o thou_o have_v give_v unto_o he_o his_o well-being_n by_o restore_v he_o to_o that_o estate_n of_o blessedness_n which_o he_o have_v lose_v by_o his_o sin_n but_o yet_o in_o a_o more_o especial_a manner_n ought_v this_o service_n to_o be_v perform_v on_o thy_o own_o peculiar_a day_n which_o thou_o have_v appropriate_v to_o thy_o worship_n &_o consecrate_v to_o a_o holy_a rest_n both_o by_o thy_o commandment_n and_o also_o thy_o own_o example_n we_o thy_o unprofitable_a servant_n and_o utter_o unworthy_a of_o these_o high_a and_o holy_a privilege_n do_v here_o present_v ourselves_o before_o thou_o desire_v and_o in_o some_o poor_a measure_n endeavour_v to_o sanctify_v this_o day_n of_o rest_n and_o to_o glorify_v thou_o by_o perform_v as_o we_o be_v able_a such_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n as_o thou_o require_v howbeit_o we_o must_v needs_o acknowledge_v to_o thy_o glory_n &_o our_o own_o shame_n that_o we_o have_v utter_o disable_v ourselves_o unto_o they_o by_o our_o manifold_a &_o grievous_a sin_n for_o through_o our_o natural_a corruption_n thy_o sabbath_n which_o shall_v be_v our_o delight_n be_v become_v tedious_a &_o unpleasant_a thy_o service_n which_o shall_v be_v our_o meat_n and_o drink_n and_o even_o the_o very_a life_n of_o our_o life_n and_o joy_n of_o our_o heart_n be_v become_v so_o loathsome_a and_o distasteful_a to_o our_o carnal_a appetite_n that_o either_o we_o utter_o neglect_v it_o or_o else_o perform_v it_o after_o a_o cold_a and_o careless_a manner_n with_o much_o dulness_n drowzine_n and_o irksome_a weariness_n our_o wisdom_n be_v enmity_n against_o thou_o &_o our_o understanding_n dull_a in_o conceive_v spiritual_a thing_n our_o thought_n &_o imagination_n so_o whole_o carry_v away_o with_o earthly_a vanity_n that_o when_o they_o shall_v be_v whole_o intent_n unto_o spiritual_a exercise_n they_o rove_v and_o wander_v after_o worldly_a trifle_n our_o conscience_n be_v so_o load_v with_o dead_a work_n &_o the_o guilt_n of_o our_o sin_n that_o they_o weaken_v our_o faith_n in_o apply_v thy_o promise_n and_o deprive_v we_o of_o that_o confidence_n and_o comfort_n which_o we_o shall_v otherwise_o have_v in_o our_o pray_n and_o hear_v our_o memory_n be_v like_o rive_a vessel_n which_o suffer_v the_o precious_a liquor_n of_o thy_o word_n to_o run_v out_o without_o use_n or_o profit_n our_o will_n be_v so_o stubborn_a and_o rebellious_a that_o we_o can_v submit_v to_o thy_o holy_a ordinance_n but_o resist_v both_o the_o outward_a ministry_n of_o thy_o word_n and_o the_o inward_a motion_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n our_o heart_n be_v so_o harden_v with_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n that_o they_o be_v not_o easy_o mollify_v with_o thy_o sweet_a promise_n and_o gracious_a benefit_n nor_o terrify_v and_o break_v with_o thy_o threaten_n and_o righteous_a judgement_n our_o affection_n be_v so_o whole_o corrupt_v and_o disorder_v that_o they_o be_v whole_o set_v upon_o worldly_a thing_n and_o little_a love_n and_o delight_n in_o thou_o and_o thy_o save_a truth_n in_o thy_o service_n and_o sabbath_n do_v we_o feel_v in_o our_o dead_a heart_n in_o comparison_n of_o that_o fervour_n of_o affection_n which_o we_o sensible_o perceive_v in_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o worldly_a delight_n and_o with_o this_o corruption_n of_o our_o sinful_a soul_n our_o body_n likewise_o be_v so_o taint_v and_o infect_v that_o they_o be_v altogether_o indispose_v unto_o thy_o service_n and_o exceed_v dead_a and_o lumpish_a in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o holy_a and_o religious_a duty_n from_o which_o total_a corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n have_v issue_v and_o spring_v those_o innumerable_a number_n of_o actual_a transgression_n whereby_o we_o have_v break_v thy_o whole_a law_n and_o every_o commandment_n thereof_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n but_o especial_o we_o acknowledge_v our_o fearful_a
15._o 10._o grace_n see_v of_o ourselves_o we_o be_v not_o able_a so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n 13._o 2._o cor._n 3._o 5._o phil._n 2._o 13._o but_o it_o be_v god_n alone_o that_o work_v in_o we_o both_o the_o will_n and_o the_o deed_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o excellency_n and_o utility_n of_o humility_n and_o this_o be_v that_o humility_n which_o as_o it_o be_v in_o itself_o most_o excellent_a so_o unto_o we_o most_o profitable_a and_o therefore_o of_o we_o to_o be_v much_o esteem_v and_o earnest_o 5._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 5._o desire_v it_o be_v most_o excellent_a as_o be_v the_o most_o beautiful_a ornament_n which_o make_v we_o appear_v glorious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n in_o which_o respect_n the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o deck_v ourselves_o with_o it_o yea_o it_o adorn_v all_o other_o virtue_n make_v they_o as_o the_o foil_n the_o jewel_n be_v in_o themselves_o rich_a and_o beautiful_a much_o more_o precious_a and_o glorious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o man_n it_o be_v most_o profitable_a also_o for_o when_o we_o humble_v ourselves_o and_o become_v even_o with_o the_o earth_n we_o be_v thereby_o preserve_v from_o fall_v and_o when_o we_o judge_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v judge_v of_o the_o lord_n yea_o if_o we_o humble_v ourselves_o the_o lord_n will_v exalt_v we_o and_o if_o with_o the_o poor_a publican_n we_o 12._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 32._o luk._n 18._o 12._o acknowledge_v our_o sin_n we_o shall_v depart_v justify_v and_o find_v god_n faithful_a 9_o 1._o joh._n 1._o 9_o of_o his_o promise_n in_o forgive_a we_o our_o sin_n so_o the_o apostle_n james_n humble_v yourselves_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o shall_v lift_v you_o up_o and_o the_o apostle_n 35._o jam._n 4._o 10._o pro._n 15._o 35._o peter_n humble_v yourselves_o therefore_o under_o the_o mighty_a hand_n of_o god_n that_o he_o may_v exalt_v you_o in_o due_a time_n and_o thus_o the_o lord_n exalt_v the_o humble_a by_o enrich_v they_o with_o all_o his_o gift_n both_o temporal_a spiritual_a and_o eternal_a with_o temporal_a benefit_n for_o by_o humility_n and_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v riches_n honour_n 4._o pro._n 22._o 4._o and_o life_n with_o spiritual_a grace_n for_o he_o resist_v the_o proud_a but_o give_v his_o 5._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 5._o grace_n to_o the_o humble_a he_o fill_v the_o hungry_a with_o good_a thing_n but_o send_v the_o proud_a empty_a away_o for_o he_o 2._o he_o psal_n 25._o 9_o mat_n 11._o 25._o pro._n 11._o 2._o teach_v they_o his_o way_n and_o reveal_v unto_o they_o the_o secret_n of_o his_o kingdom_n make_v they_o thereby_o wise_a unto_o their_o salvation_n he_o give_v they_o the_o grace_n of_o justification_n and_o the_o 28._o the_o luk_n 18._o 12._o mat._n 11._o 28._o forgiveness_n of_o of_o all_o their_o sin_n he_o make_v they_o 15._o they_o gen._n 32._o 10._o 1._o chro._n 29._o 15._o thankful_a in_o prosperity_n acknowledge_v themselves_o with_o jacob_n and_o david_n less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o that_o all_o the_o good_a which_o they_o have_v they_o have_v receive_v it_o from_o god_n and_o not_o only_o patient_a but_o also_o thankful_a 22._o thankful_a lam._n 3._o 22._o in_o great_a affliction_n acknowledge_v that_o it_o be_v the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o they_o be_v not_o utter_o consume_v he_o bless_v they_o with_o his_o 29._o his_o esa_n 57_o 15._o job_n 22._o 29._o presence_n take_v delight_n to_o dwell_v with_o they_o that_o be_v of_o a_o humble_a heart_n and_o contrite_a spirit_n and_o so_o with_o his_o power_n and_o providence_n safegard_v they_o from_o all_o evil_a final_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v he_o crow_v humility_n with_o eternal_a glory_n and_o felicity_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n bless_v be_v the_o poor_a in_o spirit_n for_o they_o be_v the_o kingdom_n 3._o mat._n 5._o 3._o of_o heaven_n so_o that_o humility_n be_v not_o only_a itself_o a_o most_o excellent_a grace_n but_o the_o chief_a mean_n also_o of_o obtain_v all_o other_o grace_n see_v god_n give_v they_o only_o to_o the_o humble_a for_o they_o only_o shall_v have_v the_o riches_n of_o god_n best_a and_o most_o precious_a gift_n who_o will_v be_v thankful_a unto_o god_n for_o they_o those_o only_o be_v thankful_a who_o high_o esteem_v they_o and_o they_o alone_o make_v this_o estimate_n who_o have_v feel_v the_o want_n of_o they_o and_o earnest_o desire_v they_o and_o they_o and_o no_o other_o have_v thus_o do_v who_o be_v thorough_o humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o their_o own_o poverty_n emptiness_n and_o nakedness_n §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o humility_n and_o thus_o when_o our_o heart_n be_v enlarge_v with_o that_o love_n of_o this_o excellent_a and_o profitable_a grace_n let_v we_o in_o the_o next_o place_n careful_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v deck_v and_o adorn_v with_o it_o and_o first_o we_o must_v often_o and_o serious_o meditate_v upon_o god_n excellency_n and_o infiniteness_n in_o wisdom_n glory_n power_n justice_n and_o goodness_n and_o then_o the_o opinion_n of_o our_o own_o worth_n will_v vanish_v like_o the_o light_n of_o a_o candle_n when_o the_o sun_n shine_v in_o its_o full_a brightness_n and_o our_o seem_a perfection_n which_o much_o please_v we_o when_o we_o behold_v it_o alone_o or_o compare_v it_o with_o other_o who_o come_v short_a of_o we_o will_v appear_v to_o be_v nothing_o but_o imperfection_n and_o we_o vile_a and_o of_o no_o worth_n in_o our_o own_o eye_n second_o let_v we_o compare_v our_o state_n as_o it_o be_v with_o that_o it_o be_v in_o our_o creation_n and_o there_o will_v be_v great_a cause_n of_o humiliation_n in_o the_o best_a gift_n and_o grace_n in_o we_o see_v they_o be_v but_o the_o ruin_n of_o a_o old_a building_n and_o like_o base_a worn-out_a rag_n of_o sumptuous_a apparel_n three_o let_v we_o compare_v our_o virtue_n and_o duty_n with_o that_o which_o the_o law_n require_v and_o so_o we_o shall_v have_v good_a cause_n to_o be_v cast_v down_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o imperfection_n when_o we_o see_v what_o perfection_n even_o upon_o the_o penalty_n of_o the_o curse_n it_o exact_v of_o us._n four_o let_v we_o meditate_v on_o the_o matter_n whereof_o we_o be_v make_v and_o into_o which_o we_o shall_v again_o be_v resolve_v and_o then_o may_v we_o in_o all_o humility_n say_v with_o job_n to_o corruption_n thou_o be_v my_o father_n and_o to_o the_o 14._o job_n 17._o 14._o worm_n thou_o be_v my_o mother_n and_o my_o sister_n yea_o with_o david_n that_o we_o be_v worm_n and_o no_o man_n and_o acknowledge_v with_o abraham_n that_o we_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o 27._o psal_n 22._o 6._o gen._n 18._o 27._o ash_n unworthy_a to_o appear_v in_o god_n presence_n or_o to_o make_v any_o suit_n unto_o he_o five_o let_v we_o set_v our_o many_o and_o grievous_a sin_n before_o we_o our_o original_a corruption_n which_o be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o wickedness_n and_o our_o actual_a transgression_n both_o of_o omission_n and_o commission_n and_o withal_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n and_o curse_v of_o the_o law_n due_a unto_o they_o and_o this_o will_v make_v we_o with_o the_o publican_n to_o cast_v down_o our_o eye_n and_o smite_v our_o breast_n and_o with_o break_a and_o contrite_a heart_n to_o cry_v out_o god_n be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o a_o sinner_n 18._o luk._n 18._o six_o with_o our_o grace_n and_o virtue_n let_v we_o compare_v our_o vice_n and_o corruption_n and_o so_o our_o few_o grain_n of_o gold_n will_v be_v cover_v with_o such_o a_o mass_n of_o dross_n our_o small_a quantity_n of_o good_a corn_n mix_v with_o so_o much_o chaff_n that_o our_o good_a part_n will_v not_o so_o much_o lift_v we_o up_o as_o our_o ill_n will_v pull_v down_o and_o humble_v we_o if_o we_o weigh_v they_o in_o the_o balance_n of_o a_o unpartial_a judgement_n seventh_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o we_o have_v nothing_o but_o what_o we_o have_v receive_v 10._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 7._o and_o 15._o 10._o and_o that_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n we_o be_v that_o we_o be_v and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o boast_v as_o though_o we_o have_v not_o receive_v they_o but_o retain_v the_o joy_n and_o comfort_n of_o god_n grace_n unto_o ourselves_o let_v we_o return_v all_o the_o praise_n and_o 17._o jam._n 1._o 17._o glory_n unto_o he_o who_o gift_n they_o be_v and_o not_o carry_v ourselves_o as_o proud_a owner_n but_o as_o humble_a and_o thankful_a debtor_n eight_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o what_o good_a thing_n soever_o be_v in_o we_o they_o be_v the_o lord_n talent_n of_o 2._o luk._n 16._o 2._o which_o we_o must_v give_v a_o account_n at_o
full_a of_o imperfection_n and_o weak_a in_o those_o grace_n 19_o 2._o chro._n 30._o 19_o which_o be_v necessary_a unto_o the_o worthy_a receive_n of_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n we_o will_v in_o that_o part_n of_o our_o life_n which_o remain_v strive_v after_o more_o perfection_n and_o conscionable_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v increase_v our_o knowledge_n faith_n repentance_n and_o charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n and_o last_o earnest_a and_o hearty_a prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o our_o intend_a action_n for_o a_o new_a supply_n of_o sanctify_a grace_n and_o for_o his_o blessing_n upon_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a for_o the_o renew_n and_o increase_v of_o they_o in_o we_o and_o for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o we_o unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o the_o action_n of_o receive_v we_o be_v to_o be_v exercise_v both_o by_o meditation_n and_o action_n we_o be_v to_o meditate_v on_o the_o outward_a sign_n bread_n and_o wine_n and_o the_o thing_n signify_v by_o they_o the_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o also_o of_o the_o analogy_n and_o relation_n between_o they_o when_o we_o see_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n set_v apart_o from_o a_o common_a to_o a_o holy_a use_n we_o be_v to_o be_v put_v in_o mind_n thereby_o that_o so_o christ_n be_v set_v apart_o and_o seal_v to_o the_o office_n of_o mediatorship_n that_o he_o may_v be_v our_o 5._o joh_n 6._o 27._o esa_n 49._o 1_o 5._o prophet_n priest_n and_o king_n and_o so_o work_v that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n when_o we_o see_v one_o bread_n and_o one_o wine_n consist_v of_o many_o grain_n and_o grape_n we_o be_v to_o be_v put_v in_o mind_n thereby_o that_o there_o be_v but_o 5._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 5._o one_o mediator_n between_o god_n we_o even_o the_o man_n jesus_n christ_n and_o that_o he_o have_v but_o one_o body_n the_o catholic_a church_n consist_v of_o many_o member_n when_o 13._o 1._o cor._n 12._o 12_o 13._o we_o see_v the_o bread_n break_v and_o the_o wine_n pour_v out_o we_o be_v to_o call_v to_o mind_n that_o so_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n be_v break_v and_o crucify_v and_o his_o blood_n shed_v for_o our_o sin_n that_o it_o may_v be_v spiritual_a food_n for_o our_o soul_n to_o nourish_v they_o to_o life_n everlasting_a when_o we_o see_v the_o minister_n give_v and_o deliver_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n we_o be_v to_o remember_v that_o so_o god_n offer_v the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o his_o son_n to_o be_v receive_v spiritual_o by_o faith_n of_o every_o worthy_a receiver_n the_o action_n to_o be_v perform_v be_v first_o to_o receive_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o minister_n and_o to_o eat_v and_o drink_v they_o with_o our_o bodily_a mouth_n second_o to_o perform_v a_o inward_a action_n answerable_a thereunto_o namely_o by_o the_o hand_n and_o mouth_n of_o faith_n to_o receive_v and_o feed_v upon_o christ_n body_n and_o blood_n for_o our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n three_o to_o remember_v the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n and_o his_o christ_n to_o we_o the_o one_o in_o give_v his_o dear_a son_n the_o other_o his_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n for_o our_o redemption_n and_o be_v true_o thankful_a unto_o they_o in_o our_o heart_n for_o these_o inestimable_a benefit_n to_o set_v forth_o their_o praise_n both_o by_o our_o lip_n and_o life_n song_n of_o thanksgiving_n and_o holy_a conversation_n after_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o supper_n we_o be_v to_o perform_v these_o duty_n first_o to_o be_v perpetual_o thankful_a unto_o god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n as_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n so_o especial_o for_o that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o for_o derive_v and_o assure_v unto_o we_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o by_o his_o word_n sacrament_n and_o holy_a spirit_n second_o we_o must_v examine_v how_o we_o have_v profit_v by_o receive_v of_o the_o supper_n for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o our_o spiritual_a hunger_n and_o the_o replenish_n of_o our_o empty_a soul_n with_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n which_o be_v the_o main_a end_n for_o which_o we_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n last_o we_o be_v to_o perform_v careful_o our_o purpose_n and_o promise_v make_v unto_o god_n and_o ourselves_o that_o we_o will_v conscionable_o and_o diligent_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o further_a of_o we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o repentance_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n cap._n viii_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o three_o and_o four_o commandment_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o sanctify_a of_o god_n name_n which_o be_v take_v diverse_o in_o the_o scripture_n etc._n etc._n and_o how_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v do_v the_o three_o commandment_n require_v that_o we_o sanctify_v god_n name_n and_o glorify_v he_o out_o of_o his_o public_a and_o solemn_a service_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n the_o name_n of_o god_n signify_v diverse_a thing_n in_o the_o scripture_n as_o first_o god_n himself_o and_o his_o attribute_n which_o be_v his_o essence_n second_o his_o glory_n three_o his_o title_n as_o jehovah_n elohim_n jah_n four_o his_o word_n five_o his_o religion_n six_o his_o work_n and_o to_o take_v it_o in_o vain_a be_v to_o use_v it_o in_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n rash_o light_o and_o without_o judgement_n or_o in_o vain_a and_o to_o no_o end_n or_o false_o wicked_o and_o contumelious_o to_o his_o dishonour_n which_o be_v here_o forbid_a contrariwise_o in_o this_o commandment_n god_n require_v that_o we_o sanctify_v and_o glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n and_o as_o it_o be_v holy_a reverend_a and_o glorious_a in_o itself_o so_o to_o use_v it_o holy_o and_o reverent_o in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o forbid_v we_o to_o use_v god_n name_n that_o be_v his_o attribute_n title_n word_n religion_n and_o work_v vain_o that_o be_v rash_o irreverent_o and_o light_o upon_o no_o just_a cause_n or_o else_o profane_o false_o and_o contemptuous_o to_o god_n dishonour_n the_o main_n duty_n require_v of_o we_o be_v first_o that_o we_o effectual_o know_v believe_v and_o remember_v god_n and_o his_o attribute_n and_o also_o often_o think_v and_o meditate_v on_o they_o holy_o and_o 10._o rom._n 10._o 10._o reverent_o that_o we_o make_v profession_n of_o god_n and_o his_o attribute_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n speak_v of_o they_o in_o like_a manner_n and_o that_o we_o walk_v worthy_a such_o a_o holy_a knowledge_n and_o profession_n in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n 58._o deut._n 28._o 58._o second_o that_o we_o desire_v god_n glory_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o endeavour_n 31._o psal_n 50._o 23._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o to_o set_v it_o forth_o by_o all_o mean_n make_v it_o the_o matter_n of_o our_o speech_n and_o glorify_v he_o by_o our_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o the_o end_n also_o of_o all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n three_o that_o we_o use_v god_n title_n and_o name_n judicious_o in_o matter_n of_o weight_n and_o importance_n after_o a_o serious_a and_o reverend_a manner_n and_o to_o a_o good_a end_n four_o that_o we_o use_v god_n word_n religious_o and_o holy_o read_v meditate_v and_o confer_v of_o it_o with_o a_o desire_n study_n and_o endeavour_n to_o know_v remember_v and_o practice_v it_o that_o we_o make_v it_o our_o schoolmaster_n to_o teach_v and_o instruct_v we_o in_o all_o truth_n our_o chief_a 16._o 2._o tim._n 3._o 16._o guide_n for_o the_o direct_n and_o reform_v of_o our_o heart_n and_o life_n and_o the_o 28._o luk._n 11._o 28._o squire_n and_o rule_n according_a to_o which_o we_o frame_v all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n five_o that_o we_o walk_v worthy_a our_o high_a call_n and_o by_o our_o holiness_n and_o 16._o psal_n 119._o 1._o act._n 23._o 1._o &_o 24._o 16._o righteousness_n adorn_v the_o religion_n which_o we_o profess_v carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n upright_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n and_o inoffensive_o in_o respect_n of_o man_n six_o that_o in_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n we_o make_v a_o holy_a and_o religious_a use_n of_o all_o god_n work_n both_o of_o creation_n and_o government_n and_o both_o meditate_v and_o speak_v of_o they_o so_o as_o it_o may_v redound_v to_o god_n glory_n know_v he_o by_o his_o work_n and_o glorify_v he_o in_o they_o by_o 14._o rom._n 1._o 19_o 20_o 21_o ps_n 19_o 1._o &_o 139._o 14._o acknowledge_v they_o his_o workmanship_n and_o his_o wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n shine_v in_o they_o and_o also_o to_o our_o own_o good_a imitate_v
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shall_v not_o be_v lay_v to_o their_o charge_n nor_o their_o imperfection_n corruption_n and_o fail_n in_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n as_o appear_v by_o the_o prayer_n of_o hezechias_n for_o they_o who_o have_v prepare_v their_o heart_n to_o seek_v god_n 19_o 2._o chro._n 30._o 18_o 19_o who_o god_n pardon_v though_o they_o be_v not_o cleanse_v according_a to_o the_o purification_n of_o the_o sanctuary_n they_o shall_v not_o lose_v their_o labour_n nor_o spend_v their_o strength_n in_o vain_a for_o the_o lord_n have_v promise_v that_o those_o who_o thus_o seek_v he_o shall_v sure_o find_v he_o if_o thou_o seek_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n thou_o shall_v find_v he_o 19_o esa_n 45._o 19_o if_o thou_o seek_v he_o with_o all_o thy_o heart_n so_o azariah_n tell_v asa_n and_o the_o people_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v with_o they_o while_o they_o be_v with_o he_o and_o if_o 4._o deut._n 4._o 29._o 1._o chro._n 28._o 9_o 2._o chro._n 15._o 2._o verse_n 4._o they_o seek_v he_o he_o will_v be_v find_v of_o they_o the_o which_o he_o confirm_v by_o the_o experience_n which_o their_o father_n have_v hereof_o in_o former_a time_n even_o as_o afterward_o they_o find_v the_o word_n of_o god_n in_o his_o mouth_n confirm_v in_o their_o own_o experience_n for_o no_o soon_o do_v they_o set_v themselves_o to_o seek_v the_o lord_n with_o their_o whole_a desire_n but_o he_o be_v find_v of_o they_o and_o the_o lord_n give_v they_o rest_v round_o 15._o verse_n 15._o about_o and_o as_o we_o shall_v by_o seek_v god_n be_v free_v from_o all_o evil_a so_o shall_v we_o have_v the_o fruition_n of_o all_o good_a for_o we_o shall_v enjoy_v god_n himself_o and_o he_o will_v dwell_v in_o we_o as_o in_o his_o temple_n and_o communicate_v himself_o unto_o we_o as_o unto_o his_o love_n and_o spouse_n neither_o will_v he_o come_v empty-handed_n but_o bring_v with_o he_o his_o rich_a reward_n and_o as_o he_o be_v infinite_o good_a in_o himself_o so_o will_v he_o be_v good_a unto_o they_o that_o wait_v for_o he_o and_o to_o the_o soul_n that_o seek_v he_o he_o 6._o heb._n 11._o 6._o will_v not_o let_v any_o good_a thing_n be_v want_v unto_o they_o they_o shall_v receive_v the_o blessing_n from_o the_o lord_n and_o righteousness_n from_o the_o god_n of_o their_o salvation_n they_o 21._o psal_n 34._o 10._o psal_n 24._o 4_o 5_o 6._o 2._o chro._n 31._o 21._o shall_v prosper_v in_o all_o their_o work_n be_v preserve_v from_o all_o danger_n and_o deliver_v from_o all_o evil_a for_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o they_o for_o good_a that_o seek_v 22._o ezra_n 8._o 22._o he_o but_o his_o power_n and_o his_o wrath_n be_v against_o all_o they_o that_o forsake_v he_o he_o will_v 10._o psal_n 9_o 10._o not_o forsake_v they_o but_o will_v hide_v they_o in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o anger_n they_o shall_v 3._o zeph._n 2._o 3._o receive_v spiritual_a growth_n in_o all_o grace_n through_o the_o beam_n of_o his_o brightness_n and_o the_o sweet_a influence_n of_o his_o favour_n as_o the_o herb_n and_o tree_n receive_v growth_n and_o become_v fruitful_a by_o the_o virtue_n of_o the_o sun_n that_o shine_v upon_o they_o yea_o themselves_o shall_v be_v as_o the_o shine_a light_n that_o shine_v more_o and_o 18._o pro._n 4._o 18._o more_o to_o the_o perfect_a day_n and_o in_o his_o light_n they_o shall_v see_v light_a and_o be_v admit_v to_o the_o sight_n and_o contemplation_n of_o his_o secret_a counsel_n they_o shall_v have_v their_o faith_n and_o affiance_n in_o god_n more_o and_o more_o confirm_v through_o that_o familiarity_n and_o communion_n which_o they_o have_v with_o he_o and_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n they_o shall_v have_v also_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o peace_n with_o all_o the_o creature_n they_o shall_v have_v safety_n and_o christian_a security_n in_o god_n presence_n favour_n and_o protection_n and_o he_o will_v give_v they_o rest_v on_o all_o side_n because_o they_o 7._o 2._o chro._n 14._o 7._o have_v seek_v the_o lord_n their_o god_n so_o as_o they_o may_v say_v with_o david_n i_o will_v not_o be_v afraid_a of_o ten_o thousand_o of_o people_n that_o have_v set_v themselves_o against_o i_o round_o 5._o psal_n 3._o 5._o about_o though_o i_o walk_v through_o the_o vale_n of_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n i_o will_v fear_v 4._o psal_n 23._o 4._o no_o evil_n for_o thou_o lord_n be_v with_o i_o thy_o rod_n and_o thy_o staff_n they_o comfort_v i_o god_n 2._o psal_n 46._o 1_o 2._o be_v our_o refuge_n and_o strength_n a_o very_a present_a help_n in_o trouble_n therefore_o will_v not_o we_o fear_v though_o the_o earth_n be_v remove_v and_o though_o the_o mountain_n be_v cast_v into_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o sea_n etc._n etc._n and_o in_o the_o great_a garboil_n of_o worldly_a trouble_n they_o may_v say_v with_o he_o i_o will_v both_o lay_v i_o down_o and_o sleep_v for_o thou_o 8._o psal_n 4._o 8._o lord_n only_o make_v i_o dwell_v in_o safety_n they_o shall_v have_v their_o heart_n fill_v with_o joy_n and_o gladness_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o his_o favour_n and_o shall_v above_o all_o other_o have_v continual_a cause_n of_o rejoice_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n let_v all_o those_o that_o seek_v thou_o rejoice_v &_o be_v glad_a in_o thou_o and_o let_v all_o such_o as_o love_v 4._o psal_n 70._o 4._o thy_o salvation_n say_v continual_o let_v god_n be_v magnify_v and_o again_o glory_n you_o in_o his_o holy_a name_n let_v the_o heart_n of_o they_o rejoice_v that_o seek_v the_o lord_n they_o shall_v 12._o psal_n 105._o 3._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 12._o lead_v a_o holy_a and_o unblameable_a life_n when_o as_o they_o be_v always_o take_v up_o in_o these_o pious_a exercise_n and_o attain_v daily_o unto_o more_o and_o more_o perfection_n in_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n yea_o they_o shall_v have_v not_o only_a abundance_n of_o grace_n and_o all_o spiritual_a good_a in_o this_o life_n but_o also_o of_o glory_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o they_o that_o seek_v god_n now_o shall_v then_o perfect_o find_v he_o and_o with_o he_o eternal_a blessedness_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o the_o chief_a goodness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n david_n they_o that_o seek_v the_o lord_n with_o their_o whole_a heart_n be_v bless_v for_o 6._o john_n 17._o 3._o psal_n 16._o 11._o psal_n 119._o 2._o amos_n 5._o 4_o 6._o they_o shall_v live_v the_o life_n of_o grace_n here_o and_o the_o life_n of_o glory_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o evil_n which_o follow_v our_o neglect_n of_o seek_v god_n final_o the_o evil_n and_o mischief_n be_v manifold_a which_o follow_v the_o neglect_n of_o this_o duty_n of_o seek_v god_n for_o god_n power_n and_o wrath_n be_v against_o they_o to_o 22._o ezra_n 8._o 22._o bring_v upon_o they_o the_o punishment_n of_o their_o neglect_n he_o will_v withdraw_v from_o such_o his_o comfortable_a presence_n and_o by_o grievous_a affliction_n enforce_v upon_o they_o this_o duty_n which_o they_o will_v not_o do_v cheerful_o and_o of_o their_o own_o accord_n according_a to_o that_o in_o hosea_n i_o will_v go_v and_o return_v to_o my_o place_n till_o they_o acknowledge_v their_o offence_n and_o seek_v my_o face_n in_o their_o affliction_n they_o will_v 15._o hos_fw-la 5._o 15._o seek_v i_o early_o they_o shall_v not_o prosper_v in_o any_o thing_n which_o they_o do_v or_o take_v 21._o jer._n 10._o 21._o in_o hand_n as_o the_o lord_n threaten_v the_o brutish_a pastor_n of_o judah_n and_o as_o the_o flower_n and_o plant_n can_v thrive_v and_o flourish_v which_o enjoy_v not_o the_o light_n and_o warmth_n of_o the_o sun_n so_o much_o less_o shall_v they_o prosper_v
either_o from_o the_o cause_n which_o be_v efficient_a or_o final_a or_o from_o the_o subject_n and_o adjunct_n of_o our_o affliction_n and_o first_o in_o our_o meditation_n we_o be_v to_o consider_v that_o god_n himself_o be_v chief_a cause_n and_o principal_a author_n of_o all_o our_o affliction_n whatsoever_o be_v the_o mean_n and_o instrument_n the_o which_o may_v confirm_v our_o patience_n and_o comfort_v we_o in_o our_o affliction_n see_v they_o must_v needs_o be_v good_a and_o just_a as_o come_v from_o he_o who_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n in_o himself_o and_o the_o author_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o goodness_n which_o be_v in_o the_o creature_n second_o that_o he_o have_v not_o only_o in_o some_o general_a manner_n in_o his_o eternal_a counsel_n preordain_v our_o affliction_n and_o leave_v all_o the_o rest_n to_o be_v dispose_v by_o chance_n and_o fortune_n but_o that_o he_o special_o order_v and_o rule_v they_o with_o his_o most_o wise_a just_a and_o gracious_a providence_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o manner_n measure_n and_o continuance_n make_v the_o end_n of_o all_o inferior_a cause_n to_o serve_v for_o his_o supreme_a end_n which_o be_v his_o glory_n and_o our_o salvation_n three_o that_o the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o all_o our_o affliction_n be_v our_o sin_n which_o be_v so_o many_o and_o grievous_a that_o our_o great_a affliction_n be_v far_o less_o and_o light_a then_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v just_o deserve_v four_o that_o our_o affliction_n be_v not_o sign_n of_o god_n hatred_n nor_o the_o punishment_n of_o a_o just_a judge_n but_o the_o chastisement_n and_o correction_n of_o a_o gracious_a father_n and_o that_o they_o proceed_v from_o his_o mere_a love_n the_o which_o appear_v first_o in_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o affliction_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o quantity_n and_o time_n of_o continuance_n for_o he_o have_v appoint_v a_o measure_n which_o can_v be_v exceed_v and_o this_o quantity_n be_v small_a and_o 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affliction_n which_o god_n propound_v unto_o they_o wherein_o his_o great_a love_n shine_v and_o appear_v the_o first_o and_o chief_a whereof_o be_v his_o own_o glory_n see_v he_o manife_v his_o power_n and_o goodness_n by_o assist_v we_o in_o our_o affliction_n and_o by_o take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o show_v and_o try_v his_o spiritual_a grace_n which_o he_o have_v bestow_v upon_o we_o the_o which_o shall_v comfort_v we_o in_o all_o our_o trouble_n see_v god_n hereby_o vouchsafe_v we_o this_o high_a privilege_n to_o be_v instrument_n of_o his_o glory_n the_o second_o end_n be_v the_o good_a both_o of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o they_o receive_v much_o good_a by_o our_o affliction_n see_v they_o learn_v by_o our_o example_n to_o fear_n god_n in_o his_o judgement_n and_o be_v restrain_v from_o the_o same_o sin_n which_o they_o see_v correct_v in_o us._n second_o as_o we_o be_v ensample_n of_o god_n grace_n shine_v in_o this_o fiery_a trial_n and_o also_o through_o our_o infirmity_n of_o humane_a frailty_n that_o see_v god_n perfection_n in_o our_o imperfection_n and_o his_o power_n and_o wisdom_n in_o our_o folly_n and_o weakness_n they_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o glorify_v he_o three_o because_o by_o our_o affliction_n we_o be_v make_v more_o compassionate_a and_o more_o able_a and_o ready_a to_o comfort_v other_o with_o those_o consolation_n wherewith_o ourselves_o have_v be_v comfort_v the_o which_o also_o shall_v make_v we_o patient_a in_o our_o trouble_n yea_o even_o to_o be_v thankful_a and_o great_o to_o rejoice_v in_o that_o god_n use_v we_o as_o mean_n and_o instrument_n of_o our_o neighbour_n good_a who_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v as_o ourselves_o and_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v to_o help_v they_o in_o all_o thing_n which_o may_v further_o their_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o god_n use_v our_o affliction_n as_o mean_n of_o our_o own_o good_a second_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n use_v our_o affliction_n as_o 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righteousness_n will_v not_o at_o all_o profit_n we_o if_o we_o desist_v in_o our_o course_n and_o return_v again_o to_o our_o former_a wicked_a way_n for_o so_o the_o lord_n have_v plain_o say_v that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o righteous_a shall_v not_o deliver_v he_o in_o the_o day_n of_o 12._o ezek._n 33._o 12._o his_o transgression_n and_o for_o the_o wickedness_n of_o the_o wicked_a he_o shall_v not_o fall_v thereby_o in_o the_o day_n that_o he_o turn_v from_o his_o wickedness_n neither_o shall_v the_o righteous_a be_v able_a to_o live_v for_o his_o righteousness_n in_o the_o day_n that_o he_o sin_v etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o as_o the_o sinner_n have_v no_o cause_n to_o go_v on_o in_o his_o sin_n despair_v of_o pardon_n so_o celantiam_fw-la nec_fw-la sanctus_fw-la ergo_fw-la securus_fw-la esse_fw-la debet_fw-la quandiu_fw-la in_o huius_fw-la aquavitae_fw-la ago_o versatur_fw-la nec_fw-la desperare_fw-la peccator_fw-la etc._n etc._n hier._n ad_fw-la celantiam_fw-la 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the_o contrary_a whereof_o god_n condemn_v in_o the_o jew_n and_o reject_v 3._o esa_n 1._o 11_o 12_o 17._o &_o 66._o 1_o 2_o 3._o their_o ceremonial_a service_n as_o odious_a and_o abominable_a because_o they_o take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o neglect_v the_o moral_a and_o thus_o they_o offend_v who_o spend_v their_o chief_a zeal_n about_o ceremony_n and_o circumstance_n of_o god_n service_n and_o employ_v their_o best_a strength_n and_o endeavour_n either_o in_o defend_v or_o oppose_v they_o be_v in_o the_o mean_a time_n more_o cold_a and_o slack_a in_o the_o main_n part_n of_o god_n service_n and_o the_o principal_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n thus_o we_o must_v prefer_v the_o service_n of_o god_n itself_o before_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o and_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o charity_n before_o the_o help_n which_o further_o we_o in_o they_o as_o the_o do_n of_o the_o word_n before_o hear_v the_o practice_n of_o godliness_n before_o the_o teach_n or_o learn_v of_o it_o when_o both_o can_v well_o stand_v together_o prayer_n and_o the_o work_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n before_o fast_v and_o outward_a abstinence_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o lord_n reject_v 6._o esa_n 58._o 3_o 4_o 5_o 6._o the_o fast_n of_o the_o jew_n because_o they_o prefer_v they_o before_o the_o work_n of_o justice_n and_o charity_n neglect_v these_o under_o colour_n of_o do_v the_o other_o and_o thus_o likewise_o they_o fail_v who_o place_n their_o religion_n chief_o in_o hear_v the_o word_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n neglect_v the_o practice_n of_o what_o they_o hear_v and_o learn_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o their_o calling_n and_o in_o the_o work_n of_o justice_n and_o mercy_n towards_o their_o neighbour_n herein_o like_a unto_o rich_a miser_n which_o spend_v all_o their_o time_n and_o strength_n in_o gather_v riches_n and_o when_o they_o have_v get_v they_o into_o their_o
walk_v with_o god_n as_o enoch_n and_o like_a elias_n his_o body_n in_o the_o fiery_a chariot_n it_o carry_v our_o soul_n into_o heaven_n by_o it_o in_o our_o solitariness_n we_o enjoy_v god_n and_o ourselves_o and_o by_o converse_v with_o he_o we_o be_v fit_v and_o make_v profitable_a for_o all_o good_a company_n in_o a_o word_n as_o one_o say_v all_o spiritual_a profit_n and_o progress_n in_o godliness_n proceed_v from_o read_v and_o meditation_n for_o what_o we_o know_v not_o we_o learn_v by_o read_v and_o by_o meditation_n hold_v it_o when_o we_o have_v it_o and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n in_o this_o life_n so_o also_o it_o assure_v we_o of_o all_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o blessed_n be_v the_o man_n who_o so_o delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o do_v meditate_v in_o it_o day_n and_o night_n §._o sect._n 7_o the_o three_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o necessity_n of_o this_o exercise_n the_o three_o and_o last_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o the_o necessity_n of_o this_o holy_a exercise_n the_o neglect_n whereof_o deprive_v we_o of_o all_o the_o former_a benefit_n and_o privilege_n for_o thereby_o we_o lose_v the_o comfort_n and_o joy_n which_o we_o have_v in_o this_o sweet_a communion_n with_o god_n we_o become_v insensible_a of_o our_o sin_n and_o spiritual_a want_n and_o so_o grow_v careless_a in_o use_v those_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o mortify_n of_o the_o one_o and_o supply_v of_o the_o other_o we_o take_v the_o ready_a way_n to_o continue_v in_o carnal_a security_n and_o to_o live_v in_o our_o sin_n without_o repentance_n we_o lie_v open_a to_o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o easy_o fall_v into_o their_o secret_a ambushment_n at_o unaware_o by_o reason_n we_o never_o think_v of_o they_o nor_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v escape_v they_o we_o be_v soon_o deceive_v with_o our_o own_o false_a heart_n when_o as_o we_o never_o sound_v their_o deceit_n unto_o the_o bottom_n and_o give_v satan_n leave_v to_o fill_v they_o with_o worldly_a and_o wicked_a thought_n and_o with_o sensual_a and_o carnal_a desire_n and_o lust_n when_o as_o he_o find_v they_o like_o empty_a house_n sweep_v clean_o and_o clear_v 45._o mat._n 12._o 45._o of_o all_o good_a meditation_n and_o garnish_v with_o sloth_n vanity_n &_o security_n the_o chief_a ornament_n wherein_o he_o delight_v we_o lose_v piecemeal_o all_o our_o spiritual_a armour_n and_o not_o repair_v the_o breach_n which_o have_v be_v make_v by_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n we_o lie_v open_a to_o their_o assault_n &_o be_v easy_o vanquish_v in_o the_o next_o encounter_n while_o we_o never_o think_v of_o any_o approach_a danger_n we_o defraud_v our_o soul_n of_o a_o chief_a part_n of_o their_o food_n whereby_o they_o shall_v be_v nourish_v in_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o strengthen_v unto_o all_o christian_a duty_n we_o lose_v the_o heat_n and_o fervour_n of_o our_o zeal_n and_o devotion_n which_o be_v no_o natural_a quality_n reside_v in_o their_o proper_a element_n cool_a and_o decline_v when_o we_o withdraw_v from_o they_o the_o fuel_n by_o which_o they_o be_v nourish_v we_o lose_v the_o comfort_n of_o our_o heavenly_a freedom_n when_o as_o we_o never_o have_v our_o conversation_n there_o and_o suffer_v our_o heart_n to_o lie_v grovel_v upon_o the_o earth_n without_o any_o spiritual_a motion_n which_o like_o the_o peyze_n &_o plummet_n of_o a_o clock_n do_v natural_o descend_v &_o sink_v down_o unless_o they_o be_v often_o pull_v up_o with_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n final_o we_o put_v out_o or_o close_v up_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o soul_n so_o as_o they_o can_v look_v into_o ourselves_o nor_o into_o our_o spiritual_a estate_n to_o see_v our_o misery_n that_o we_o may_v be_v humble_v nor_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o freedom_n and_o deliverance_n that_o we_o may_v be_v comfort_v our_o poverty_n and_o defect_n nor_o christ_n riches_n and_o full_a payment_n our_o natural_a defect_n and_o spiritual_a ability_n in_o he_o that_o strengthen_v we_o our_o gift_n and_o grace_n our_o want_n and_o weakness_n our_o sin_n commit_v our_o duty_n neglect_v or_o perform_v our_o danger_n and_o mean_n to_o escape_v they_o our_o way_n to_o happiness_n and_o what_o progress_n we_o have_v make_v in_o it_o and_o as_o we_o can_v through_o this_o neglect_n of_o meditation_n take_v notice_n of_o ourselves_o so_o be_v we_o thereby_o estrange_v from_o god_n neither_o see_v nor_o observe_v his_o nature_n or_o attribute_n his_o mercy_n to_o love_v he_o his_o justice_n to_o fear_v he_o his_o power_n and_o truth_n in_o his_o promise_n that_o we_o may_v believe_v and_o trust_v in_o he_o the_o administration_n both_o of_o his_o benefit_n confer_v upon_o those_o that_o love_n and_o obey_v he_o nor_o of_o his_o judgement_n and_o punishment_n threaten_v and_o inflict_v upon_o those_o who_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n that_o by_o this_o experience_n of_o other_o good_a and_o harm_n we_o may_v become_v wise_a in_o choose_v such_o a_o course_n as_o may_v gain_v the_o one_o and_o avoid_v the_o other_o cap._n xv._o of_o extraordinary_a meditation_n §._o sect._n 1_o what_o extraordinary_a meditation_n be_v and_o the_o subject_n of_o it_o and_o thus_o much_o of_o meditation_n in_o general_a the_o which_o howsoever_o it_o do_v not_o easy_o admit_v of_o any_o formal_a distribution_n 17._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 17._o according_a to_o the_o strict_a rule_n of_o art_n yet_o it_o may_v like_o prayer_n be_v distinguish_v into_o two_o kind_n for_o as_o prayer_n be_v either_o extraordinary_a and_o at_o large_a the_o which_o be_v continual_o to_o be_v make_v and_o at_o any_o time_n whatsoever_o when_o any_o fit_a occasion_n or_o opportunity_n be_v offer_v either_o of_o petition_n or_o thanksgiving_n the_o which_o we_o call_v ejaculation_n or_o else_o ordinary_a and_o at_o set_a time_n when_o as_o with_o due_a preparation_n we_o purposely_o compose_v ourselves_o to_o perform_v this_o duty_n in_o a_o solemn_a manner_n so_o our_o meditation_n may_v be_v distinguish_v into_o such_o as_o be_v extraordinary_a and_o at_o large_a or_o else_o ordinary_a and_o at_o set_a time_n when_o as_o with_o due_a deliberation_n and_o preparation_n set_v all_o other_o thing_n apart_o we_o settle_v ourselves_o to_o spend_v some_o time_n in_o this_o religious_a exercise_n the_o former_a sort_n of_o meditation_n be_v sudden_a and_o continual_o in_o use_n when_o any_o occasion_n or_o opportunity_n be_v offer_v and_o observe_v by_o outward_a object_n present_v to_o our_o sense_n especial_o the_o sight_n and_o hear_n or_o by_o some_o inward_a conceit_n in_o our_o imagination_n or_o discourse_n of_o our_o mind_n whereof_o we_o may_v make_v some_o spiritual_a use_n and_o raise_v up_o our_o mind_n from_o the_o earth_n towards_o heaven_n in_o some_o holy_a meditation_n the_o which_o may_v be_v do_v at_o all_o time_n and_o in_o all_o employment_n as_o in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n or_o in_o our_o honest_a recreation_n when_o we_o be_v in_o company_n or_o solitary_a and_o by_o ourselves_o but_o especial_o the_o large_a book_n of_o the_o creature_n afford_v unto_o we_o most_o plentiful_a matter_n of_o this_o kind_n of_o meditation_n when_o either_o they_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o their_o and_o our_o creator_n or_o of_o some_o of_o his_o attribute_n shine_v clear_o in_o they_o in_o the_o former_a respect_n david_n say_v that_o the_o heaven_n declare_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o firmament_n show_v 5._o psal_n 19_o 1._o and_o 69._o 34._o and_o 89._o 5._o his_o handy_a work_n that_o be_v offer_v unto_o we_o fit_a occasion_n of_o glorify_v god_n when_o as_o we_o see_v their_o excellency_n and_o order_n and_o of_o admire_v and_o magnify_v his_o wisdom_n and_o power_n who_o be_v able_a of_o nothing_o to_o make_v so_o goodly_a a_o frame_n and_o excellent_a workmanship_n and_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o latter_a he_o tell_v we_o in_o another_o place_n that_o they_o do_v occasional_o as_o good_a schoolmaster_n teach_v he_o another_o lesson_n namely_o to_o see_v and_o admire_v the_o infinite_a love_n and_o undeserued_a goodness_n of_o god_n towards_o mankind_n when_o i_o consider_v say_v he_o the_o 4._o psal_n 8._o 3_o 4._o heaven_n the_o work_n of_o thy_o finger_n the_o moon_n and_o the_o star_n which_o thou_o have_v ordain_v what_o be_v man_n that_o thou_o be_v mindful_a of_o he_o and_o the_o son_n of_o man_n that_o thou_o visite_a he_o and_o thus_o solomon_n send_v the_o sluggard_n to_o the_o ant_n to_o 1._o prou._n 6._o 6._o esa_n 1._o 1._o learn_v of_o her_o diligence_n and_o esay_n a_o refractory_a people_n to_o the_o ox_n and_o ass_n to_o learn_v duty_n and_o obedience_n and_o jeremy_n the_o negligent_a and_o secure_a 7._o
body_n a_o bloody_a sweat_n and_o his_o external_a suffering_n as_o his_o betray_n by_o his_o own_o apostle_n his_o apprehension_n by_o his_o cruel_a enemy_n who_o hale_v he_o before_o the_o judgement_n seat_n as_o a_o malefactor_n who_o be_v the_o lord_n our_o righteousness_n false_o accuse_v he_o who_o have_v commit_v no_o sin_n and_o in_o who_o mouth_n there_o be_v no_o guile_n unjust_o condemn_v he_o who_o be_v just_a and_o innocent_a mock_v and_o scorn_v he_o blindfolded_z and_z buffet_v he_o revile_v and_o spit_v upon_o he_o clothe_v he_o with_o purple_a and_o crown_v he_o with_o thorn_n whip_v and_o torment_v he_o crucify_v and_o kill_v he_o and_o here_o we_o may_v meditate_v of_o this_o kind_n of_o death_n which_o be_v most_o bitter_a and_o painful_a ignominious_a and_o shameful_a accurse_a and_o uncomfortable_a see_v he_o suffer_v not_o only_o a_o bodily_a death_n but_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o death_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o be_v utter_o empty_v as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 8._o phil._n 2._o 8._o of_o all_o divine_a comfort_n and_o be_v as_o a_o man_n forlorn_a and_o forsake_v of_o god_n in_o his_o own_o sense_n and_o apprehension_n which_o make_v he_o to_o cry_v out_o upon_o the_o cross_n my_o god_n my_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o thus_o also_o we_o have_v matter_n of_o meditation_n from_o those_o thing_n which_o follow_v his_o death_n as_o from_o his_o triumph_n upon_o the_o cross_n over_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n satan_n death_n hell_n and_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o merit_n from_o his_o descension_n and_o burial_n whereby_o he_o be_v hold_v for_o a_o time_n under_o the_o arrest_n of_o death_n from_o those_o thing_n likewise_o which_o be_v do_v by_o he_o in_o his_o state_n of_o exaltation_n as_o his_o resurrection_n mansion_n upon_o the_o earth_n for_o the_o space_n of_o forty_o day_n teach_v and_o instruct_v his_o disciple_n in_o those_o thing_n which_o appertain_v to_o his_o kingdom_n his_o ascension_n sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n and_o there_o make_v intercession_n for_o us._n and_o that_o which_o follow_v of_o all_o these_o as_o the_o general_a effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o they_o all_o the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n so_o have_v we_o matter_n of_o meditation_n from_o christ_n kingly_a office_n by_o which_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o his_o father_n in_o all_o glory_n majesty_n and_o power_n he_o reign_v over_o all_o the_o world_n and_o more_o peculiarly_a over_o his_o church_n and_o here_o we_o may_v meditate_v upon_o the_o part_n of_o his_o kingly_a office_n which_o be_v his_o special_a administration_n and_o general_a and_o last_o judgement_n in_o the_o former_a we_o may_v consider_v the_o government_n of_o his_o church_n and_o the_o abolition_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o darkness_n in_o that_o we_o may_v meditate_v on_o his_o call_n and_o gather_v of_o it_o out_o of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o consecration_n of_o it_o be_v gather_v by_o his_o presence_n and_o protection_n provide_v for_o it_o all_o necessary_n and_o preserve_v it_o from_o all_o danger_n where_o we_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o meditate_v upon_o all_o god_n blessing_n and_o benefit_n both_o temporal_a spiritual_a and_o eternal_a which_o he_o have_v and_o will_v bestow_v general_o upon_o his_o whole_a church_n and_o also_o upon_o those_o which_o he_o have_v particular_o and_o in_o special_a manner_n vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o both_o in_o our_o preservation_n from_o evil_a and_o fruition_n of_o good_a the_o abolition_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o darkness_n be_v the_o overthrow_n and_o destruction_n of_o all_o his_o enemy_n and_o especial_o that_o grand_a adversary_n antichrist_n the_o whore_n of_o babylon_n §._o sect._n 7_o of_o the_o external_a mean_n of_o execute_v god_n decree_n of_o election_n moreover_o we_o may_v have_v plentiful_a matter_n of_o meditation_n from_o the_o 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and_o free_a grace_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o the_o degree_n of_o the_o declaration_n of_o this_o love_n both_o in_o this_o life_n and_o afterward_o the_o first_o degree_n in_o this_o life_n be_v our_o effectual_a call_n the_o part_n whereof_o be_v our_o election_n and_o separation_n from_o the_o world_n god_n donation_n give_v christ_n unto_o we_o to_o be_v our_o saviour_n and_o we_o to_o christ_n to_o be_v save_v by_o he_o and_o final_o our_o insition_n into_o christ_n and_o union_n with_o he_o from_o the_o mean_n of_o execute_v this_o our_o call_n which_o be_v the_o save_a hearing_n of_o the_o word_n the_o soften_a of_o our_o hard_a heart_n make_v they_o humble_a contrite_a penitent_a and_o sorrowful_a for_o sin_n which_o be_v all_o preparative_n to_o our_o sound_a conversion_n and_o regeneration_n whereby_o we_o who_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n be_v quicken_v and_o reviue_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n effectual_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o 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so_o also_o we_o have_v excellent_a matter_n of_o meditation_n from_o our_o sanctification_n the_o cause_n effect_n degree_n property_n mean_n and_o sign_n of_o it_o and_o from_o the_o special_a part_n of_o it_o our_o mortification_n unto_o sin_n and_o vinification_n to_o newness_n of_o life_n from_o the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o sanctification_n which_o be_v but_o begin_v in_o this_o life_n and_o to_o be_v perfect_v in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o that_o by_o reason_n hereof_o the_o relic_n of_o all_o sort_n of_o sin_n do_v still_o remain_v in_o we_o blindness_n in_o our_o mind_n error_n in_o our_o judgment_n impurity_n in_o our_o conscience_n forgetfulness_n in_o our_o memory_n rebellion_n in_o our_o will_n security_n impenitency_n infidelity_n and_o hardness_n in_o our_o heart_n corruption_n and_o disorder_n in_o our_o affection_n and_o by_o reason_n of_o all_o these_o many_o sin_n break_v out_o into_o our_o action_n and_o here_o we_o may_v meditate_v of_o those_o special_a sin_n and_o corruption_n whereunto_o our_o nature_n be_v most_o prone_a and_o wherewith_o we_o be_v most_o often_o overtake_v and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v mortify_v and_o subdue_v they_o that_o they_o may_v no_o long_o bear_v this_o sway_n in_o we_o as_o in_o former_a time_n so_o also_o we_o have_v here_o occasion_n to_o meditate_v of_o our_o begin_a sanctity_n in_o all_o our_o part_n and_o action_n of_o the_o internal_a holiness_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o the_o change_n that_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o repentance_n from_o evil_a to_o good_a from_o corruption_n to_o grace_n the_o which_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v in_o all_o our_o inward_a faculty_n as_o the_o holiness_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o understanding_n in_o their_o spiritual_a illumination_n whereby_o they_o become_v wise_a and_o prudent_a in_o the_o thing_n appertain_v to_o god_n and_o our_o salvation_n the_o purge_n of_o our_o
blessing_n recompense_v our_o labour_n see_v at_o the_o last_o their_o heat_n will_v exceed_v and_o bring_v unto_o we_o more_o lasting_a comfort_n then_o if_o they_o have_v like_o wood_n that_o be_v sear_v be_v quick_o kindle_v with_o much_o less_o labour_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v feel_v our_o heart_n affect_v with_o a_o lively_a taste_n and_o sense_n of_o the_o thing_n whereon_o we_o meditate_v and_o thus_o we_o see_v how_o we_o be_v to_o have_v our_o heart_n affect_v with_o a_o lively_a taste_n sense_n and_o feel_n of_o the_o thing_n whereon_o we_o meditate_v now_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v have_v it_o wrought_v in_o we_o be_v diverse_a first_o we_o must_v examine_v ourselves_o in_o the_o court_n of_o conscience_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n how_o we_o have_v profit_v and_o thrive_v in_o those_o grace_n and_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o those_o duty_n or_o how_o we_o have_v be_v taint_v with_o those_o corruption_n and_o how_o far_o forth_o we_o have_v be_v guilty_a of_o those_o sin_n whereon_o we_o have_v meditate_a what_o defect_n in_o those_o grace_n and_o duty_n do_v still_o remain_v in_o we_o or_o in_o the_o full_a and_o perfect_a mortification_n of_o our_o vice_n and_o reformation_n of_o our_o life_n by_o leave_v and_o forsake_v of_o those_o sin_n which_o in_o our_o meditation_n we_o have_v think_v upon_o by_o which_o examination_n as_o we_o shall_v afterward_o show_v more_o at_o large_a we_o shall_v come_v both_o to_o a_o true_a sight_n of_o our_o grace_n and_o holy_a duty_n in_o which_o we_o have_v profit_v and_o of_o the_o progress_n which_o we_o have_v make_v in_o the_o mortification_n of_o our_o corruption_n which_o will_v affect_v our_o heart_n with_o unfeigned_a thankfulness_n unto_o god_n by_o who_o grace_n and_o assistance_n we_o have_v be_v enable_v hereunto_o and_o with_o the_o fervent_a love_n of_o he_o who_o have_v be_v so_o gracious_a unto_o we_o and_o with_o a_o lively_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o spiritual_a want_n and_o of_o those_o corruption_n and_o sin_n which_o yet_o adhere_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v true_o humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o want_n and_o imperfection_n and_o labour_n to_o come_v out_o of_o they_o by_o hearty_a repentance_n second_o when_o by_o this_o examination_n we_o have_v come_v to_o a_o true_a sight_n of_o our_o want_n and_o weakness_n and_o have_v affect_v our_o heart_n with_o a_o true_a sense_n of_o they_o we_o must_v make_v a_o humble_a acknowledgement_n of_o they_o unto_o god_n and_o our_o own_o soul_n lay_v open_a our_o want_n like_o distress_a suitor_n before_o he_o who_o be_v only_o able_a to_o supply_v they_o &_o our_o spiritual_a wound_n of_o sin_n and_o putrify_a sore_n of_o corruption_n before_o the_o physician_n of_o our_o soul_n who_o be_v all-sufficient_a and_o willing_a to_o heal_v and_o cure_v they_o with_o which_o humble_a confession_n our_o heart_n will_v be_v affect_v with_o a_o more_o thorough_a hatred_n of_o all_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o with_o long_a desire_n to_o have_v all_o our_o want_n supply_v and_o also_o with_o true_a comfort_n and_o inward_a joy_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o their_o remission_n and_o the_o satisfy_n of_o our_o desire_n see_v if_o we_o acknowledge_v our_o sin_n he_o be_v faithful_a and_o righteous_a to_o forgive_v they_o if_o we_o 53._o 1._o joh._n 1._o 7._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 6._o luk._n 1._o 53._o humble_v ourselves_o he_o will_v exalt_v we_o and_o if_o see_v our_o own_o emptiness_n we_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o grace_n and_o righteousness_n he_o will_v fill_v and_o replenish_v us._n three_o there_o must_v follow_v upon_o this_o a_o lamentable_a complaint_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o grace_n wherein_o we_o be_v defective_a and_o the_o corruption_n and_o sin_n which_o do_v yet_o adhere_v and_o cleave_v unto_o we_o not_o so_o much_o in_o regard_n of_o any_o evil_n of_o punishment_n accompany_v they_o from_o which_o we_o be_v deliver_v through_o god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n as_o because_o we_o have_v by_o they_o offend_v and_o dishonour_v our_o great_a and_o glorious_a god_n who_o have_v be_v so_o gracious_a to_o forgive_v they_o the_o consideration_n whereof_o must_v affect_v our_o heart_n not_o only_o with_o mournful_a sorrow_n which_o must_v break_v out_o into_o these_o bitter_a complaint_n but_o also_o with_o a_o holy_a anger_n against_o ourselves_o which_o must_v show_v itself_o by_o expostulate_v the_o matter_n with_o our_o soul_n by_o aggravate_v our_o sin_n and_o want_n and_o by_o rebuke_v their_o sloth_n and_o sluggishness_n in_o neglect_v the_o mean_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v plentiful_o afford_v we_o for_o the_o mortify_n of_o the_o one_o and_o supply_v of_o the_o other_o four_o upon_o this_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o want_n and_o sin_n and_o complaint_n of_o our_o distress_n and_o misery_n in_o regard_n of_o they_o there_o must_v follow_v a_o vehement_a and_o passionate_a wish_n whereby_o we_o be_v to_o express_v the_o fervency_n and_o earnest_a longing_n of_o our_o desire_n to_o have_v that_o grace_n supply_v or_o increase_v wherein_o we_o find_v our_o defect_n and_o that_o vice_n and_o sin_n pardon_v and_o mortify_v which_o we_o feel_v still_o cleave_v unto_o we_o cry_v out_o with_o david_n in_o a_o pathetical_a manner_n o_o that_o my_o way_n be_v so_o direct_v that_o i_o may_v keep_v thy_o statute_n and_o again_o 20._o psal_n 119._o 5_o 20._o my_o soul_n break_v for_o the_o longing_n that_o it_o have_v to_o thy_o judgement_n at_o all_o time_n and_o with_o the_o apostle_n paul_n o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v 24._o rom._n 7._o 24._o i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n the_o which_o wish_n and_o long_a desire_n will_v affect_v our_o heart_n with_o much_o comfort_n in_o assurance_n of_o fruition_n see_v the_o lord_n have_v promise_v to_o satisfy_v the_o desire_n of_o those_o that_o fear_n and_o serve_v 19_o psal_n 145._o 19_o he_o five_o upon_o this_o must_v follow_v a_o utter_a denial_n of_o ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o strength_n and_o a_o humble_a acknowledgement_n of_o our_o impotency_n and_o insufficiency_n either_o to_o supply_v the_o defect_n of_o that_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o desire_v or_o to_o remove_v that_o evil_a and_o subdue_v that_o corruption_n which_o though_o we_o hate_v do_v notwithstanding_o still_o adhere_v and_o cleave_v unto_o we_o confess_v with_o the_o apostle_n that_o we_o be_v not_o sufficient_a as_o of_o ourselves_o so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a 5._o 2._o cor._n 3._o 5._o thought_n and_o that_o whatsoever_o sufficiency_n there_o be_v in_o we_o we_o have_v receive_v from_o the_o lord_n who_o alone_o work_v in_o we_o both_o to_o will_v and_o to_o do_v the_o which_o phil._n 1._o cor._n 4._o 7._o phil._n acknowledgement_n be_v make_v with_o humble_a heart_n and_o break_a spirit_n be_v most_o necessary_a and_o profitable_a for_o to_o who_o shall_v we_o acknowledge_v our_o impotency_n and_o weakness_n rather_o than_o unto_o he_o who_o be_v able_a to_o manifest_v his_o power_n in_o our_o infirmity_n and_o to_o give_v we_o such_o spiritual_a ability_n that_o we_o 9_o 2._o cor._n 12._o 9_o shall_v be_v enable_v to_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o he_o require_v through_o the_o power_n of_o he_o that_o strengthen_v us._n sixthly_a after_o this_o humble_a confession_n 13._o phil._n 4._o 13._o must_v follow_v earnest_a petition_n whereby_o we_o must_v crave_v with_o all_o fervency_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n that_o he_o will_v so_o assist_v we_o with_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n and_o bless_v unto_o we_o all_o good_a mean_n which_o we_o use_v for_o the_o increase_n of_o that_o virtue_n in_o which_o we_o be_v defective_a and_o for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o we_o to_o that_o good_a duty_n unto_o which_o in_o ourselves_o we_o find_v a_o utter_a disability_n or_o for_o the_o mortify_n of_o that_o vice_n and_o corruption_n which_o in_o our_o own_o strength_n we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o subdue_v and_o overcome_v attribute_v unto_o he_o the_o glory_n and_o praise_n of_o his_o own_o power_n and_o all-sufficiency_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a and_o of_o his_o goodness_n love_n and_o truth_n whereby_o he_o be_v ready_a &_o willing_a to_o supply_v by_o himself_o whatsoever_o be_v want_v and_o defective_a in_o our_o ability_n the_o which_o fervency_n of_o our_o suit_n we_o must_v in_o sincerity_n of_o heart_n enforce_v with_o all_o importunity_n urge_v and_o aggravate_v our_o own_o impotency_n and_o need_n of_o god_n help_n and_o his_o sufficiency_n to_o do_v what_o we_o desire_v and_o truth_n whereby_o he_o have_v bind_v himself_o to_o perform_v it_o last_o out_o of_o the_o consideration_n of_o this_o all-sufficiency_n and_o truth_n of_o god_n we_o must_v raise_v
next_o unto_o faith_n upon_o 37._o luk._n 24._o 37._o which_o he_o will_v have_v they_o to_o preach_v in_o his_o name_n a_o duty_n that_o belong_v unto_o all_o and_o be_v never_o unseasonable_a always_o necessary_a a_o evangelicall_a grace_n and_o chief_a fruit_n of_o faith_n in_o which_o it_o live_v without_o which_o it_o be_v dead_a so_o that_o as_o faith_n be_v the_o life_n of_o our_o soul_n by_o apply_v christ_n unto_o we_o in_o who_o we_o live_v so_o repentance_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o sense_n and_o feeling_n which_o can_v not_o otherwise_o judge_v of_o the_o hide_a root_n but_o by_o the_o outward_a fruit_n be_v the_o life_n of_o this_o life_n as_o faith_n be_v the_o only_a condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o all_o good_a thing_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a so_o repentance_n as_o a_o counter-bond_n assure_v unto_o we_o this_o assurance_n &_o by_o a_o sensible_a infallibility_n &_o outward_a evidence_n persuade_v we_o that_o we_o perform_v this_o condition_n of_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o apprehend_v all_o the_o promise_n by_o faith_n unfeigned_a now_o that_o thou_o may_v o_o my_o soul_n proceed_v in_o some_o order_n what_o be_v this_o repentance_n but_o a_o evangelicall_a and_o save_a grace_n of_o god_n wrought_v in_o thy_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n apply_v by_o faith_n as_o by_o his_o instrument_n christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n which_o inflame_v thy_o heart_n with_o fervent_a love_n do_v make_v thou_o look_v upon_o he_o who_o thou_o have_v pierce_v to_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n as_o the_o chief_a cause_n of_o his_o death_n to_o hate_v and_o forsake_v they_o and_o to_o turn_v unto_o god_n offer_v unto_o thou_o grace_n and_o pardon_n by_o amendment_n of_o life_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n so_o that_o it_o be_v a_o grace_n and_o free_a gift_n and_o no_o natural_a endowment_n which_o come_v by_o inheritance_n or_o else_o procure_v by_o thy_o own_o purchase_n it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n who_o give_v unto_o thou_o all_o good_a thing_n it_o be_v a_o gift_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n prevent_v thou_o when_o thou_o do_v never_o so_o much_o as_o think_v of_o it_o by_o put_v into_o thy_o mind_n the_o profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o it_o and_o into_o thy_o heart_n some_o desire_n of_o receive_v it_o prepare_v and_o fit_v thou_o for_o it_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o law_n work_v humiliation_n contrition_n and_o legal_a sorrow_n and_o fit_v thy_o mind_n and_o will_n that_o they_o may_v consent_v and_o obey_v the_o motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n outward_a in_o the_o word_n and_o inward_a in_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n work_v it_o first_o in_o thou_o by_o change_v the_o mind_n and_o heart_n and_o turn_v they_o from_o sin_n unto_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n coworking_a with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v continue_v renew_v and_o increase_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o it_o and_o perfect_v thy_o repentance_n in_o the_o part_n and_o degree_n of_o it_o which_o himself_o begin_v it_o be_v he_o that_o call_v we_o to_o repentance_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o repent_v he_o strike_v our_o stony_a heart_n and_o make_v they_o to_o relent_v by_o sound_a contrition_n before_o these_o rock_n will_v yield_v any_o water_n of_o true_a repentance_n it_o be_v he_o that_o pour_v the_o spirit_n 25._o ezek._n 11._o 29._o &_o 36._o 26._o zach._n 12._o 10._o act._n 5._o 31_o &_o 11._o 18._o 2._o tim._n 2._o 25._o of_o grace_n upon_o the_o house_n of_o judah_n before_o they_o can_v lament_v for_o their_o wickedness_n and_o that_o give_v repentance_n to_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n and_o with_o it_o remission_n of_o sin_n thou_o can_v not_o turn_v unto_o he_o o_o my_o soul_n before_o he_o first_o turn_v unto_o thou_o nor_o weep_v bitter_o with_o peter_n till_o he_o thaw_v thy_o freeze_a heart_n by_o reflect_v upon_o thou_o the_o beam_n of_o his_o gracious_a countenance_n yea_o when_o he_o turn_v thou_o can_v not_o turn_v till_o he_o turn_v his_o face_n turn_v also_o thy_o heart_n as_o it_o be_v run_v away_o with_o fear_n and_o never_o look_v back_o that_o thou_o may_v behold_v his_o gracious_a countenance_n promise_v nothing_o but_o good_a and_o his_o stretch_v out_o arm_n to_o receive_v thou_o unto_o grace_n and_o favour_n sure_o say_v the_o church_n after_o i_o be_v turn_v i_o repent_v and_o after_o that_o 21._o jer._n 31._o 19_o lam._n 5._o 21._o i_o be_v instruct_v i_o smite_v upon_o my_o thigh_n no_o man_n can_v sorrow_n for_o his_o sin_n nor_o resolve_v to_o forsake_v they_o but_o he_o that_o hate_v they_o nor_o any_o hate_v they_o but_o they_o who_o love_n god_n nor_o any_o love_v he_o who_o heart_n he_o first_o inflame_v not_o by_o shed_v abroad_o his_o love_n in_o they_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o he_o give_v unto_o 19_o rom._n 5._o 5._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o us._n neither_o do_v he_o work_v alone_o but_o together_o with_o his_o son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n for_o it_o be_v the_o blood_n of_o this_o lamb_n of_o god_n which_o work_v our_o adamantine_a heart_n to_o this_o relent_a softness_n and_o the_o water_n which_o issue_v out_o of_o his_o pierce_a side_n which_o be_v behold_v with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n do_v draw_v out_o of_o our_o eye_n the_o brinish_a water_n of_o repentant_a tear_n and_o therefore_o because_o he_o be_v the_o author_n of_o our_o repentance_n both_o as_o he_o procure_v it_o by_o the_o meritorious_a virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o work_v it_o by_o his_o bloodshed_n apply_v by_o faith_n he_o injoin_v his_o apostle_n to_o preach_v repentance_n in_o his_o name_n final_o 47._o luk._n 24._o 47._o it_o be_v the_o oil_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n which_o supple_v and_o soften_v our_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n it_o be_v this_o divine_a fire_n which_o warm_v our_o cold_a heart_n with_o the_o flame_n of_o god_n love_n and_o the_o hot_a blood_n that_o issue_v from_o our_o saviour_n cause_v they_o to_o send_v up_o into_o our_o head_n these_o salt_n yet_o sweet_a water_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n which_o distil_v by_o our_o eye_n and_o in_o trickle_a tear_n drop_v from_o our_o cheek_n this_o wind_n of_o the_o spirit_n must_v blow_v upon_o we_o yea_o must_v blow_v into_o we_o before_o we_o can_v return_v unto_o god_n one_o sigh_v to_o express_v our_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n see_v god_n be_v the_o principal_a cause_n of_o thy_o repentance_n rob_v he_o of_o no_o part_n of_o his_o due_n but_o ascribe_v unto_o he_o the_o whole_a glory_n of_o his_o own_o work_n which_o though_o he_o can_v effect_v by_o his_o sole_a immediate_a power_n yet_o he_o be_v please_v to_o use_v in_o it_o many_o subordinate_a cause_n mean_n and_o instrument_n by_o which_o he_o work_v this_o grace_n in_o thou_o as_o ministerial_a and_o help_a cause_n namely_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n who_o in_o this_o work_n be_v co-labourer_n with_o christ_n send_v by_o he_o to_o open_a man_n eye_n and_o to_o turn_v they_o from_o darkness_n to_o light_n and_o from_o 18._o act._n 26._o 18._o the_o power_n of_o satan_n unto_o god_n that_o they_o may_v receive_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o inheritance_n among_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n in_o which_o respect_n they_o be_v call_v spiritual_a father_n beget_v they_o to_o god_n by_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o 15._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 15._o word_n so_o likewise_o instrumental_a cause_n which_o be_v inward_a precedent_n and_o immediate_a as_o save_v knowledge_n show_v the_o way_n to_o repentance_n a_o lively_a faith_n unfeigned_a love_n and_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n especial_o the_o last_o and_o general_a judgement_n at_o 30._o act._n 17._o 30._o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n or_o else_o outward_a which_o either_o lead_n and_o draw_v or_o else_o move_v and_o persuade_v we_o to_o repentance_n of_o the_o former_a sort_n be_v many_o instrument_n and_o mean_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o it_o as_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o first_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o law_n which_o prepare_v we_o for_o it_o and_o of_o the_o 7._o esa_n 55._o 7._o gospel_n which_o work_v it_o in_o we_o by_o assure_v we_o that_o if_o we_o will_v turn_v to_o the_o lord_n he_o will_v have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n so_o also_o cross_n 4._o psal_n 119._o 71._o luk._n 13._o 1_o 2_o 3._o rom._n 2._o 4._o and_o affliction_n either_o upon_o ourselves_o or_o other_o god_n blessing_n and_o benefit_n either_o promise_v or_o bestow_v the_o move_a and_o persuade_v cause_n be_v innumerable_a as_o the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o his_o patience_n and_o long_a suffering_n his_o truth_n in_o his_o
outward_a and_o inward_a defilement_n of_o sin_n wash_v thyself_o therefore_o yea_o bathe_v and_o dive_v thyself_o in_o they_o whereby_o as_o thou_o shall_v be_v certain_o assure_v that_o thou_o be_v wash_v and_o purge_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o thy_o sin_n in_o the_o precious_a laver_n and_o fountain_n of_o thy_o saviour_n blood_n so_o shall_v thou_o find_v these_o water_n of_o repentance_n notable_a help_n and_o mean_n to_o cleanse_v thou_o from_o the_o corruption_n and_o filth_n of_o sin_n drench_v but_o thyself_o in_o they_o o_o my_o soul_n and_o thou_o shall_v drown_v they_o for_o though_o to_o thou_o they_o be_v live_v water_n and_o help_v to_o preserve_v thou_o yet_o they_o will_v stifle_v and_o choke_v thy_o sinful_a corruption_n though_o like_o the_o water_n appoint_v for_o the_o trial_n of_o 28._o num._n 3._o 27_o 28._o jealousy_n they_o will_v make_v thou_o fruitful_a yet_o they_o will_v cause_v thy_o sin_n to_o rot_v and_o perish_v work_v diverse_o upon_o diverse_a subject_n worldly_n sorrow_n indeed_o cause_v death_n because_o it_o do_v not_o conjoin_v but_o sever_v thou_o from_o christ_n thy_o life_n it_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o joy_n whereof_o be_v mortal_a and_o therefore_o much_o more_o must_v its_o grief_n need_v be_v mortal_a it_o look_v not_o to_o heaven_n but_o to_o the_o earth_n not_o draw_v to_o god_n but_o drive_v thou_o from_o he_o it_o respect_v punishment_n and_o not_o sin_n and_o lament_v more_o the_o loss_n of_o earthly_a trifle_n then_o of_o god_n love_n and_o heavenly_a excellency_n and_o therefore_o when_o this_o bitterness_n be_v thrust_v upon_o thou_o by_o thy_o corrupt_a flesh_n thou_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o cry_v out_o with_o the_o child_n of_o the_o prophet_n that_o there_o be_v death_n in_o the_o pot_n and_o sin_n in_o such_o sorrow_n for_o which_o grief_n thou_o have_v just_a cause_n of_o further_a grieve_v mistake_v not_o this_o worldly_a sorrow_n o_o my_o soul_n for_o true_a repentance_n .._o let_v not_o these_o muddy_a tear_n come_v into_o thy_o eye_n which_o will_v but_o dim_a and_o dazzle_v the_o sight_n of_o faith_n so_o as_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o discern_v thy_o saviour_n but_o labour_n after_o that_o godly_a sorrow_n which_o will_v cause_v repentance_n not_o to_o be_v repent_v of_o which_o though_o it_o may_v seem_v unpleasant_a to_o thy_o carnal_a taste_n yet_o thou_o shall_v find_v it_o wholesome_a though_o not_o so_o toothsome_a if_o not_o delightful_a meat_n yet_o at_o least_o profitable_a physic_n which_o by_o purge_v away_o the_o corrupt_a humour_n of_o sin_n will_v help_v to_o preserve_v thy_o spiritual_a health_n and_o life_n yea_o in_o truth_n my_o soul_n thou_o shall_v upon_o good_a experience_n find_v this_o repentance_n not_o only_o good_a and_o profitable_a but_o also_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a cause_v thou_o to_o possess_v and_o enjoy_v thyself_o with_o much_o peace_n and_o patience_n §._o sect._n 2_o motive_n to_o repent_v take_v from_o the_o author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o this_o grace_n for_o who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o it_o but_o god_n himself_o who_o with_o his_o sweetness_n sweeten_v all_o thing_n which_o he_o give_v to_o his_o child_n and_o though_o they_o be_v bitter_a in_o themselves_o yet_o temper_v they_o with_o his_o love_n he_o make_v they_o to_o become_v pleasant_a turn_v our_o mourning_n into_o rejoice_v and_o raise_v out_o of_o the_o subject_n of_o sorrow_n matter_n of_o joy_n it_o be_v a_o cup_n of_o god_n temper_v and_o therefore_o refuse_v not_o to_o drink_v it_o it_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v good_a come_v from_o he_o who_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n be_v author_n of_o all_o good_a it_o be_v god_n gift_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o not_o natural_a act_n in_o thy_o own_o power_n and_o therefore_o when_o thou_o want_v it_o sue_v unto_o he_o that_o give_v liberal_o to_o all_o that_o ask_v of_o he_o &_o when_o thou_o have_v it_o ascribe_v nothing_o to_o thyself_o but_o let_v he_o have_v the_o glory_n of_o his_o own_o gift_n it_o be_v his_o gift_n and_o not_o in_o thy_o own_o power_n take_v it_o then_o thankful_o at_o his_o hand_n whilst_o in_o his_o acceptable_a time_n he_o offer_v it_o lest_o pull_v it_o back_o for_o thy_o ungrateful_a neglect_n thou_o seek_v it_o too_o late_a and_o never_o find_v it_o it_o be_v a_o gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o like_o the_o wind_n blow_v when_o and_o where_o it_o list_v and_o not_o at_o thy_o appointment_n spread_v thy_o sail_n my_o soul_n while_o this_o gale_n last_v and_o open_v the_o door_n of_o thy_o hart_n while_o the_o spirit_n knock_v it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o grace_n and_o not_o of_o merit_n towards_o which_o thou_o have_v bring_v nothing_o as_o the_o cause_n but_o thy_o sin_n only_o as_o the_o occasion_n and_o therefore_o as_o it_o be_v give_v free_o so_o free_o take_v it_o it_o be_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o like_o the_o sun_n with_o kindly_a heat_n do_v with_o the_o beam_n of_o his_o favour_n dissolve_v the_o cloud_n of_o grief_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o distil_v in_o repentant_a tear_n and_o not_o the_o strong_a and_o cold_a wind_n of_o his_o rigorous_a justice_n and_o terrible_a threat_n which_o either_o blow_v they_o quite_o away_o or_o congeal_v they_o unto_o a_o icy_a hardness_n make_v thy_o tear_n while_o they_o be_v drop_v like_a hailstone_n which_o will_v destroy_v thy_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n rather_o than_o cause_v they_o to_o grow_v and_o multiply_v it_o be_v not_o a_o common_a but_o a_o save_a grace_n see_v to_o whosoever_o god_n give_v it_o he_o give_v they_o also_o salvation_n with_o it_o and_o therefore_o my_o soul_n if_o thou_o will_v have_v the_o one_o refuse_v not_o the_o other_o for_o these_o gift_n of_o grace_n must_v go_v together_o it_o be_v a_o evangelicall_a gift_n and_o not_o a_o legal_a which_o have_v such_o hard_a condition_n that_o they_o can_v seldom_o be_v obtain_v whereas_o the_o gospel_n not_o only_o offer_v to_o give_v but_o also_o enable_v thou_o to_o receive_v what_o it_o offer_v and_o to_o perform_v what_o it_o require_v the_o strong_a wind_n thunder_n and_o earthquake_n of_o legal_a threaten_n do_v only_o prepare_v a_o way_n but_o it_o be_v the_o still_a voice_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o assure_v thou_o by_o faith_n of_o god_n love_n work_v it_o in_o thou_o and_o therefore_o my_o soul_n despise_v not_o this_o word_n of_o grace_n but_o while_o thy_o god_n speak_v and_o allure_v thou_o by_o his_o sweet_a promise_n to_o repentance_n harken_v unto_o he_o and_o harden_v 8._o psal_n 75._o 7_o 8._o not_o thy_o heart_n it_o be_v a_o gift_n of_o god_n which_o thou_o return_v unto_o he_o again_o and_o thyself_o with_o it_o fear_v not_o lest_o it_o shall_v be_v reject_v and_o thou_o with_o it_o because_o it_o be_v small_a and_o worthless_a for_o thy_o god_n require_v not_o perfection_n but_o truth_n and_o that_o his_o gift_n be_v not_o embase_v by_o the_o mixture_n of_o thy_o hypocrisy_n he_o look_v not_o to_o receive_v much_o where_o he_o give_v but_o little_a nor_o will_v reject_v any_o of_o his_o own_o grace_n as_o small_a and_o worthless_a see_v though_o they_o be_v but_o of_o small_a value_n as_o they_o be_v thou_o yet_o from_o the_o author_n and_o giver_n they_o have_v sufficient_a worth_n and_o excellency_n for_o which_o he_o will_v accept_v they_o it_o be_v a_o gift_n which_o thy_o god_n have_v free_o give_v thou_o but_o by_o and_o for_o his_o son_n thy_o saviour_n it_o come_v to_o thou_o of_o free_a grace_n from_o god_n by_o christ_n but_o to_o he_o by_o purchase_n thou_o have_v it_o for_o nothing_o save_o grateful_a acceptance_n but_o thy_o saviour_n buy_v it_o at_o a_o dear_a rate_n even_o with_o the_o inestimable_a price_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n nothing_o else_o can_v procure_v thy_o pardon_n without_o which_o there_o be_v no_o place_n to_o repentance_n for_o never_o will_v thou_o have_v return_v to_o god_n who_o thou_o have_v incense_v to_o wrath_n by_o thy_o sin_n have_v not_o christ_n by_o that_o propitiatory_a sacrifice_n reconcile_v thou_o and_o wrought_v thy_o peace_n beside_o so_o be_v thy_o rebellious_a heart_n harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n unto_o more_o than_o a_o adamantine_a hardness_n that_o nothing_o but_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o slay_a goat_n or_o innocent_a lamb_n can_v mollify_v and_o soften_v it_o that_o it_o may_v be_v fit_a to_o receive_v the_o impression_n of_o this_o save_a grace_n and_o to_o melt_v and_o resolve_v in_o repentant_a tear_n and_o therefore_o see_v thy_o saviour_n have_v buy_v it_o at_o so_o dear_a a_o purchase_n do_v not_o now_o ungrateful_o refuse_v it_o when_o he_o so_o gracious_o offer_v it_o unto_o thou_o of_o free_a gift_n especial_o see_v he_o use_v
sect._n 1_o the_o first_o reason_n take_v from_o that_o thankfulness_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o god_n and_o these_o be_v the_o reason_n and_o argument_n respect_v god_n work_n and_o benefit_n towards_o we_o which_o may_v persuade_v we_o to_o perform_v all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o diligence_n &_o cheerfulness_n beside_o which_o there_o be_v diverse_a other_o motive_n arise_v from_o those_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o god_n in_o lieu_n of_o so_o many_o great_a &_o inestimable_a benefit_n that_o be_v also_o effectual_a to_o the_o same_o purpose_n as_o first_o our_o unfeigned_a thankfulness_n towards_o god_n which_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o testify_v and_o approve_v by_o perform_v service_n unto_o he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o we_o 12._o rom._n 8._o 12._o be_v not_o debtor_n unto_o the_o flesh_n that_o we_o shall_v live_v according_a to_o the_o lust_n thereof_o but_o so_o infinite_o indebt_v unto_o god_n for_o his_o innumerable_a mercy_n that_o we_o be_v never_o able_a in_o the_o least_o part_n to_o discharge_v it_o and_o be_v therefore_o bind_v ever_o to_o remain_v thankful_a debtor_n and_o to_o testify_v our_o thankfulness_n by_o magnify_v his_o grace_n and_o holy_a name_n and_o by_o strive_v and_o endeavour_v as_o much_o as_o we_o be_v able_a to_o do_v his_o will_n and_o perform_v all_o such_o duty_n as_o be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n acknowledge_v when_o we_o have_v do_v the_o best_a we_o can_v that_o we_o be_v still_o unprofitable_a servant_n who_o 10._o luk._n 17._o 10._o come_v far_o short_a of_o that_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o he_o his_o grace_n shine_v unto_o we_o when_o we_o be_v in_o darkness_n and_o shadow_n of_o death_n require_v at_o our_o hand_n that_o we_o shall_v no_o more_o do_v the_o work_n of_o darkness_n but_o that_o we_o shall_v now_o walk_v as_o it_o become_v child_n of_o the_o 16._o eph._n 5._o 8_o 10_o 15_o 16._o light_n prove_v what_o be_v acceptable_a unto_o the_o lord_n and_o by_o more_o than_o ordinary_a diligence_n and_o circumspection_n redeem_v our_o lose_a time_n which_o we_o have_v mis-spend_v in_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n the_o great_a work_n of_o redemption_n also_o wrought_v by_o christ_n whereby_o he_o have_v save_v and_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o that_o miserable_a bondage_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n and_o purchase_v we_o unto_o himself_o as_o his_o own_o peculiar_a people_n shall_v make_v we_o zealous_a 14._o tit._n 2._o 14._o of_o good_a work_n and_o in_o thankfulness_n for_o so_o great_a a_o benefit_n most_o careful_a to_o serve_v our_o lord_n and_o redeemer_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n and_o see_v he_o have_v reconcile_v we_o unto_o god_n his_o father_n by_o pay_v for_o our_o ransom_n not_o silver_n or_o gold_n or_o any_o corruptible_a 75._o luk._n 1._o 74_o 75._o thing_n but_o that_o precious_a price_n of_o himself_o and_o his_o blood_n shed_v for_o our_o 22._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 18._o col._n 1._o 21_o 22._o sin_n that_o so_o he_o may_v present_v we_o holy_a unblameable_a and_o unreprovable_a in_o his_o sight_n let_v not_o we_o ungrateful_o frustrate_v his_o end_n by_o defyl_v ourselves_o with_o sin_n but_o let_v we_o offer_v our_o body_n and_o soul_n a_o live_a sacrifice_n holy_a and_o acceptable_a 1._o rom._n 12._o 1._o unto_o god_n which_o be_v our_o reasonable_a service_n as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v he_o have_v incorporate_v we_o into_o his_o own_o body_n and_o so_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o himself_o and_o all_o his_o benefit_n the_o son_n of_o god_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n and_o coheire_n with_o he_o in_o glory_n and_o happiness_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n worthy_a so_o holy_a and_o happy_a a_o communion_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n submit_v ourselves_o to_o be_v rule_v and_o govern_v by_o so_o gracious_a and_o good_a a_o head_n the_o holy_a ghost_n also_o have_v apply_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o virtue_n and_o 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count_v they_o worthy_a of_o their_o call_n and_o fulfil_v in_o they_o all_o the_o 12_o 2._o thes_n 1._o 11_o 12_o good_a pleasure_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o the_o work_n of_o faith_n and_o power_n to_o wit_n that_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n may_v be_v glorify_v in_o they_o and_o they_o in_o he_o now_o we_o thus_o glorify_v god_n not_o by_o add_v any_o thing_n to_o his_o glory_n but_o as_o we_o be_v instrument_n of_o manifest_v it_o or_o give_v occasion_n unto_o other_o of_o glorify_v he_o and_o thus_o we_o glorify_v he_o in_o our_o regeneration_n and_o new_a birth_n when_o as_o his_o infinite_a wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n do_v more_o wonderful_o shine_v to_o his_o glory_n in_o that_o marvellous_a change_n of_o our_o nature_n from_o death_n to_o life_n from_o sinful_a uncleanness_n to_o purity_n and_o holiness_n and_o of_o our_o state_n from_o the_o deep_a misery_n to_o the_o high_a happiness_n then_o in_o our_o first_o creation_n thus_o also_o we_o 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entreat_v of_o they_o at_o large_a in_o another_o place_n only_o let_v we_o here_o take_v notice_n that_o this_o rich_a privilege_n and_o incomparable_a 23._o christian_n warfare_n the_o 2._o part_n lib._n 3._o cap._n 3._o 4_o etc._n etc._n rom._n 6._o 23._o happiness_n belong_v not_o to_o all_o or_o the_o great_a part_n of_o man_n but_o be_v peculiar_a to_o the_o faithful_a who_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o though_o eternal_a life_n be_v the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n and_o he_o may_v bestow_v it_o where_o he_o will_v yet_o he_o give_v it_o not_o unto_o any_o who_o he_o do_v not_o first_o fit_n for_o it_o indue_a they_o with_o grace_n before_o he_o advance_v they_o to_o glory_n and_o work_a holiness_n in_o they_o who_o 14._o heb._n 12._o 14._o he_o purpose_v to_o bring_v unto_o happiness_n without_o which_o no_o man_n shall_v see_v god_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v though_o we_o be_v not_o save_v and_o 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now_o to_o resolve_v of_o a_o happy_a beginning_n leave_v thy_o eager_a pursuit_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n which_o if_o nothing_o else_o yet_o miserable_a experience_n in_o the_o end_n will_v teach_v thou_o to_o be_v not_o only_o unprofitable_a but_o if_o thou_o prefer_v they_o in_o thy_o judgement_n and_o love_v they_o in_o thy_o heart_n before_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a excellency_n hurtful_a and_o pernicious_a and_o betake_v thyself_o unto_o a_o new_a course_n endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n throughout_o the_o whole_a remainder_n of_o thy_o day_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o be_v thou_o well_o assure_v that_o these_o reason_n shall_v be_v powerful_a and_o effectual_a either_o to_o persuade_v thou_o or_o to_o condemn_v thou_o and_o shall_v serve_v as_o evidence_n of_o truth_n to_o draw_v thou_o unto_o god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n or_o as_o evidence_n of_o terror_n to_o convince_v thou_o before_o god_n at_o the_o 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word_n we_o must_v more_o rest_v then_o upon_o our_o own_o weak_a conceit_n and_o opinion_n especial_o be_v thus_o blind_v with_o those_o black_a and_o foggy_a mist_n which_o false_a fear_n and_o melancholy_n have_v cast_v before_o they_o five_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o have_v our_o heart_n possess_v and_o replenish_v with_o the_o true_a and_o filial_a fear_n of_o god_n spring_v from_o faith_n and_o love_n whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v make_v zealous_a in_o god_n service_n and_o then_o there_o will_v be_v no_o room_n for_o these_o panic_n and_o superstitious_a fear_n nor_o any_o advantage_n give_v to_o satan_n of_o seize_v upon_o we_o with_o his_o suggestion_n last_o we_o must_v careful_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o yield_v ourselves_o over_o to_o be_v rule_v by_o these_o scruple_n and_o fear_n either_o to_o do_v or_o not_o to_o do_v any_o thing_n because_o of_o some_o evil_n threaten_v but_o in_o thing_n indifferent_a it_o be_v our_o best_a course_n to_o resist_v the_o tentation_n by_o do_v the_o contrary_a to_o that_o which_o be_v suggest_v if_o christian_a prudence_n tell_v we_o that_o it_o be_v convenient_a all_o circumstance_n consider_v and_o in_o thing_n lawful_a or_o unlawful_a we_o be_v to_o perform_v or_o omit_v they_o not_o out_o of_o scrupulous_a fear_n of_o any_o evil_n threaten_v by_o the_o tempter_n from_o which_o god_n be_v al-sufficient_a to_o shield_v we_o but_o in_o obedience_n to_o god_n because_o he_o in_o his_o word_n have_v command_v or_o forbid_v they_o §._o sect._n 3_o that_o carnal_a fear_n be_v a_o great_a hindrance_n unto_o godliness_n and_o the_o mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o second_o we_o be_v hinder_v by_o carnal_a fear_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n while_o thereby_o we_o be_v move_v to_o think_v that_o we_o shall_v never_o be_v able_a to_o perform_v they_o though_o we_o use_v all_o our_o endeavour_n or_o if_o we_o have_v begin_v well_o yet_o we_o shall_v never_o hold_v out_o unto_o the_o end_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o own_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n the_o affliction_n and_o trouble_n which_o across_o we_o in_o these_o course_n and_o the_o manifold_a and_o malicious_a tentation_n and_o persecution_n which_o be_v raise_v against_o we_o by_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n by_o which_o fear_v our_o mind_n be_v trouble_v our_o heart_n vex_v and_o turmoil_v our_o courage_n quail_v our_o resolution_n weaken_v and_o we_o utter_o disable_v and_o discourage_v from_o enter_v into_o this_o course_n of_o christianity_n when_o as_o we_o have_v little_a or_o no_o hope_n of_o proceed_v &_o continue_v inâ—â—_n unto_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v be_v save_v the_o which_o tentation_n be_v much_o strengthen_v when_o we_o see_v the_o many_o faint_n and_o fayling_n of_o other_o that_o have_v go_v before_o we_o who_o profess_v christianity_n have_v either_o neglect_v the_o duty_n belong_v to_o it_o or_o perform_v they_o to_o little_a purpose_n in_o a_o cold_a formal_a &_o careless_a manner_n and_o in_o the_o end_n have_v whole_o desist_v &_o return_v back_o to_o their_o old_a profaneness_n which_o impediment_n if_o we_o will_v remove_v we_o must_v know_v that_o never_o any_o do_v serious_o &_o sincere_o seek_v god_n in_o the_o way_n of_o his_o commandment_n but_o they_o have_v assure_o find_v he_o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o be_v discourage_v with_o the_o fayling_n and_o relapse_n of_o hypocrite_n &_o temporary_n if_o our_o own_o conscice_n testify_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o labour_v to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n in_o the_o uprightness_n of_o our_o heart_n second_o our_o faintness_n and_o weakness_n must_v not_o discourage_v we_o from_o enter_v into_o and_o proceed_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n see_v we_o walk_v not_o in_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n assist_v we_o nor_o by_o virtue_n of_o our_o own_o resolution_n &_o endeavour_n but_o of_o god_n gracious_a and_o free_a promise_n make_v unto_o we_o in_o christ_n that_o he_o will_v not_o only_o justify_v but_o also_o sanctify_v we_o &_o free_v we_o as_o well_o from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n as_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n the_o which_o if_o we_o apprehend_v by_o a_o true_a &_o lively_a faith_n we_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o overcome_v all_o difficulty_n and_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o some_o good_a &_o acceptable_a manner_n as_o i_o have_v more_o full_o show_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o this_o treatise_n final_o we_o need_v not_o to_o fear_v our_o perseverance_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o godliness_n unto_o the_o end_n if_o disclaim_v our_o own_o strength_n we_o rest_v and_o rely_v whole_o upon_o god_n power_n and_o promise_n see_v he_o be_v able_a and_o al-sufficient_a to_o perfect_v that_o good_a work_n which_o he_o have_v begin_v to_o enable_v we_o likewise_o who_o be_v impotent_a in_o ourselves_o to_o do_v all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o salvation_n 38._o phil._n 1._o 6._o &_o 4._o 13._o joh._n 10._o 28._o rom._n 8._o 35_o 36_o 38._o through_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n which_o strengthen_v us._n to_o arm_v we_o against_o all_o the_o tentation_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n so_o that_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n the_o prosperity_n or_o persecution_n of_o the_o world_n nor_o any_o thing_n else_o whatsoever_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n or_o to_o put_v out_o and_o extinguish_v our_o love_n of_o he_o in_o our_o heart_n or_o to_o hinder_v our_o proceed_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n until_o by_o walk_v in_o they_o we_o attain_v unto_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o happiness_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o carnal_a sorrow_n be_v a_o impediment_n to_o a_o godly_a life_n again_o we_o be_v much_o hinder_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n by_o carnal_a sorrow_n and_o lumpish_a heaviness_n for_o if_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v 7._o 2._o cor._n 7._o worldly_a sorrow_n cause_v death_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n and_o glory_n then_o must_v it_o need_v also_o disable_v we_o unto_o all_o action_n of_o life_n be_v make_v as_o unfit_a for_o they_o hereby_o as_o a_o man_n in_o the_o state_n of_o death_n to_o perform_v any_o work_n of_o the_o live_n now_o this_o heaviness_n &_o excessive_a sorrow_n arise_v from_o diverse_a cause_n as_o first_o from_o the_o sight_n &_o sense_n of_o our_o innumerable_a &_o grievous_a sin_n when_o as_o it_o be_v not_o mix_v with_o faith_n &_o the_o love_n of_o god_n but_o mere_o arise_v out_o of_o servile_a fear_n &_o self-love_n apprehend_v god_n terrible_a judgement_n against_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n second_o from_o the_o imperfection_n in_o our_o sanctification_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o our_o unmortified_a corruption_n do_v rage_n &_o sway_v in_o we_o disable_n we_o unto_o god_n service_n and_o make_v we_o prone_a unto_o sin_n that_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v be_v so_o full_a of_o want_n &_o weakness_n that_o we_o can_v with_o no_o comfort_n look_v upon_o they_o that_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n be_v imperfect_a &_o continual_o assault_v with_o our_o contrary_a corruption_n our_o faith_n with_o doubt_v our_o affiance_n with_o diffidence_n our_o humility_n with_o pride_n our_o repentance_n with_o security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o so_o in_o the_o rest_n three_o from_o our_o weakness_n in_o faith_n persuade_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o of_o our_o reconciliation_n and_o peace_n with_o god_n four_o from_o spiritual_a desertion_n whereby_o god_n estrange_v himself_o from_o we_o and_o seem_v to_o have_v leave_v and_o forsake_v us._n five_o from_o our_o faint_a and_o fail_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o often_o relapse_n into_o sin_n six_o from_o our_o manifold_a and_o sharp_a affliction_n which_o
and_o branch_n thereof_o and_o the_o special_a duty_n require_v unto_o it_o but_o also_o the_o mean_n both_o public_a and_o private_a whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v and_o the_o argument_n and_o reason_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v move_v and_o persuade_v to_o perform_v they_o and_o likewise_o have_v show_v the_o great_a and_o most_o usual_a let_n and_o impediment_n whereby_o man_n be_v common_o hinder_v from_o enter_v into_o and_o proceed_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o how_o also_o we_o may_v remove_v and_o overcome_v they_o and_o now_o nothing_o remain_v but_o that_o i_o entreat_v thou_o christian_n reader_n by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o as_o thou_o tender_v his_o glory_n and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o thy_o own_o soul_n that_o thou_o will_v resolve_v and_o endeavour_v to_o walk_v in_o this_o alone_a way_n that_o lead_v to_o heavenly_a happiness_n now_o that_o he_o have_v so_o plain_o discover_v it_o unto_o thou_o for_o much_o better_a be_v it_o for_o thou_o never_o to_o have_v know_v the_o way_n of_o truth_n and_o godliness_n then_o after_o thou_o know_v it_o not_o to_o walk_v in_o it_o see_v the_o servant_n 47._o luk._n 12._o 47._o that_o know_v his_o master_n will_n and_o do_v it_o not_o shall_v be_v beat_v with_o many_o stripe_n heretofore_o thy_o ignorance_n may_v somewhat_o extenuate_v thy_o sin_n and_o neglect_v of_o god_n service_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o mitigate_v also_o thy_o punishment_n because_o thou_o may_v pretend_v thy_o willingness_n to_o walk_v in_o this_o way_n but_o that_o thou_o do_v want_v a_o guide_n to_o go_v before_o thou_o but_o now_o this_o pretence_n be_v take_v away_o and_o thou_o quite_o leave_v without_o all_o excuse_n for_o what_o can_v the_o lord_n by_o his_o minister_n do_v more_o for_o the_o salvation_n of_o thy_o precious_a soul_n then_o to_o show_v thou_o the_o way_n that_o lead_v to_o eternal_a blessedness_n and_o to_o teach_v thou_o how_o thou_o may_v walk_v in_o it_o to_o make_v know_v unto_o thou_o what_o thou_o must_v do_v that_o thou_o may_v be_v save_v and_o the_o mean_n also_o whereby_o 37._o act._n 2._o 37._o thou_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o do_v it_o to_o exhort_v and_o persuade_v thou_o by_o effectual_a reason_n to_o use_v these_o mean_n that_o so_o thou_o may_v walk_v in_o this_o way_n and_o to_o teach_v thou_o how_o to_o remove_v all_o those_o impediment_n which_o may_v otherwise_o hinder_v and_o discourage_v thou_o in_o thy_o course_n o_o let_v not_o therefore_o his_o so_o great_a grace_n be_v unto_o thou_o not_o only_o in_o vain_a but_o also_o to_o thy_o loss_n let_v nor_o o_o let_v not_o these_o my_o poor_a yet_o painful_a labour_n which_o i_o have_v undertake_v with_o cheerfulness_n proceed_v in_o with_o comfort_n and_o finish_v with_o joy_n that_o i_o may_v glorify_v god_n in_o thy_o salvation_n rise_v up_o as_o a_o witness_n against_o thou_o at_o that_o great_a day_n because_o thou_o have_v only_o read_v they_o and_o after_o cast_v they_o into_o some_o corner_n without_o further_a use_n if_o thou_o know_v these_o thing_n 17._o luk._n 11._o 28._o joh._n 13._o 17._o bless_v be_v thou_o if_o thou_o do_v they_o and_o happy_a yea_o thrice_o happy_a shall_v i_o think_v myself_o if_o be_v further_v by_o my_o poor_a mean_n in_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n thou_o may_v be_v my_o crown_n and_o my_o rejoice_v frustrate_v not_o i_o beseech_v thou_o the_o main_a end_n of_o my_o painful_a labour_n so_o much_o desire_v so_o often_o and_o earnest_o beg_v and_o defraud_v i_o not_o of_o my_o hope_n and_o joy_n and_o therewith_o thyself_o also_o of_o thy_o own_o salvation_n it_o be_v not_o my_o writing_n nor_o thy_o read_n that_o can_v save_v our_o soul_n in_o that_o great_a day_n of_o the_o lord_n but_o the_o holy_a practice_n of_o those_o duty_n which_o i_o teach_v and_o thou_o learn_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n which_o because_o we_o be_v unable_a to_o perform_v in_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n only_o which_o enable_v 13._o phil._n 2._o 13._o we_o both_o to_o will_v and_o to_o do_v let_v we_o i_o entreat_v thou_o pray_v one_o for_o another_o desire_v of_o the_o lord_n that_o we_o may_v not_o only_o be_v fill_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o 11._o col._n 1._o 10_o 11._o his_o will_n in_o all_o wisdom_n and_o spiritual_a understanding_n but_o also_o that_o in_o this_o light_n we_o may_v walk_v worthy_a of_o the_o lord_n unto_o all_o please_a be_v fruitful_a in_o every_o good_a work_n and_o increase_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n strengthen_v with_o all_o might_n according_a 17._o 2._o tim._n 3._o 17._o to_o his_o glorious_a power_n unto_o all_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a with_o joyfulness_n and_o that_o we_o may_v not_o only_o be_v perfect_a and_o thorough_o furnish_v unto_o all_o good_a work_n but_o also_o that_o we_o may_v be_v steadfast_a unmoveable_a and_o always_o abound_v 23._o 1._o cor._n 5._o 58._o prou._n 16._o 9_o and_o 20._o 24._o jer._n 20._o 23._o in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o as_o much_o as_o we_o know_v that_o our_o labour_n be_v not_o vain_a in_o the_o lord_n but_o man_n know_v not_o his_o own_o way_n neither_o be_v it_o in_o man_n that_o walk_v to_o direct_v his_o step_n and_o how_o much_o less_o be_v he_o able_a in_o his_o own_o strength_n to_o be_v a_o guide_n unto_o other_o or_o by_o his_o most_o powerful_a persuasion_n to_o move_v they_o to_o accompany_v he_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n o_o thou_o therefore_o who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o light_n and_o life_n and_o the_o rich_a fountain_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o glory_n as_o thou_o have_v gracious_o enlighten_v my_o mind_n with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o will_n and_o enable_v i_o also_o to_o reveal_v it_o unto_o other_o so_o inflame_v my_o heart_n with_o the_o beauty_n and_o brightness_n of_o it_o that_o i_o may_v love_v and_o embrace_v it_o kindle_v in_o i_o more_o and_o more_o holy_a desire_n confirm_v my_o resolution_n and_o strengthen_v all_o my_o good_a endeavour_n that_o as_o i_o have_v teach_v thy_o way_n unto_o other_o so_o i_o myself_o may_v walk_v constant_o in_o they_o that_o so_o i_o may_v shine_v before_o they_o both_o in_o the_o light_n of_o doctrine_n and_o also_o of_o a_o good_a and_o holy_a example_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o my_o life_n and_o conversation_n join_v also_o i_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o with_o these_o my_o poor_a labour_n which_o i_o have_v whole_o devote_a to_o thy_o glory_n and_o the_o good_a of_o my_o brethren_n the_o inward_a assistance_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n and_o thereby_o add_v such_o power_n and_o efficacy_n virtue_n and_o vigour_n unto_o they_o that_o they_o may_v not_o only_o reveal_v the_o way_n of_o salvation_n to_o the_o understanding_n of_o the_o christian_a reader_n but_o may_v also_o effectual_o move_v and_o persuade_v they_o to_o walk_v in_o it_o sincere_o and_o upright_o constant_o and_o continual_o unto_o the_o very_a end_n of_o their_o life_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o great_a name_n and_o the_o comfort_n and_o salvation_n of_o all_o our_o soul_n through_o thy_o only_a son_n and_o our_o bless_a saviour_n jesus_n christ_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o most_o holy_a spirit_n three_o person_n and_o one_o only_a true_a god_n most_o wise_a glorious_a gracious_a and_o bless_a be_v ascribe_v of_o we_o and_o thy_o whole_a church_n all_o glory_n and_o praise_n might_n majesty_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o evermore_o amen_n a_o paraphrase_n upon_o the_o lord_n prayer_n almighty_a and_o eternal_a god_n father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o in_o he_o our_o gracious_a father_n we_o thy_o poor_a child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n here_o acknowledge_v that_o we_o be_v utter_o unworthy_a to_o be_v count_v in_o the_o number_n of_o thy_o mean_a servant_n and_o much_o less_o deserve_v that_o high_a title_n and_o privilege_n to_o be_v call_v thy_o son_n and_o child_n for_o we_o have_v not_o demean_v ourselves_o as_o it_o become_v child_n of_o such_o a_o father_n in_o all_o love_n reverence_n and_o obedience_n nor_o approve_a ourselves_o to_o be_v like_a unto_o thou_o in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n we_o have_v abase_v ourselves_o to_o do_v service_n unto_o sin_n and_o satan_n for_o the_o trifle_a wage_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n never_o consider_v that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o such_o a_o glorious_a father_n and_o heir_n to_o such_o a_o heavenly_a inheritance_n we_o do_v not_o like_a child_n secure_o rest_v upon_o thy_o fatherly_a providence_n and_o can_v with_o boldness_n approach_v to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n to_o make_v our_o suit_n know_v unto_o thou_o by_o reason_n of_o our_o self-guiltiness_n
thy_o service_n and_o thy_o fatherly_a correction_n more_o fearful_a to_o displease_v thou_o remove_v all_o impediment_n of_o thy_o glory_n and_o advance_v the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v advance_v advance_v thy_o kingdom_n universal_o over_o all_o rule_v over_o thy_o enemy_n and_o subject_a all_o thing_n unto_o thy_o government_n that_o nothing_o may_v resist_v thy_o power_n rule_v over_o thy_o own_o servant_n and_o church_n after_o a_o special_a manner_n in_o protect_v and_o preserve_v they_o and_o let_v they_o like_o dutiful_a subject_n yield_v obedience_n unto_o thou_o their_o sovereign_n in_o all_o thing_n make_v we_o in_o this_o life_n true_a member_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n that_o afterward_o we_o may_v be_v triumphant_a member_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n rule_n in_o our_o heart_n effectual_o by_o thy_o word_n and_o spirit_n work_v in_o we_o thy_o own_o good_a work_n of_o grace_n make_v we_o citizen_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o meet_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o 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this_o day_n and_o ever_o preserve_v i_o with_o thy_o providence_n from_o all_o danger_n uphold_v i_o with_o thy_o spirit_n that_o i_o fall_v not_o into_o sin_n direct_v i_o with_o thy_o wisdom_n and_o strengthen_v i_o with_o thy_o power_n in_o all_o my_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n that_o they_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o thy_o sight_n bless_v and_o assist_v i_o in_o the_o general_a duty_n of_o christianity_n and_o in_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o my_o call_n that_o they_o may_v have_v good_a success_n and_o whole_o tend_v to_o the_o advancement_n of_o thy_o glory_n the_o edification_n of_o my_o brethren_n and_o my_o own_o spiritual_a and_o everlasting_a good_a bless_v thy_o whole_a church_n and_o every_o member_n thereof_o especial_o this_o in_o which_o i_o live_v with_o all_o the_o magistrate_n minister_n and_o people_n this_o family_n and_o all_o to_o who_o i_o be_o bind_v in_o any_o special_a bond_n of_o duty_n beseech_v thou_o to_o give_v unto_o we_o all_o according_a to_o our_o several_a necessity_n all_o those_o gift_n and_o grace_n which_o thou_o in_o thy_o wisdom_n know_v needful_a even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n i_o ascribe_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n power_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o family_n in_o the_o morning_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n who_o by_o thy_o infinite_a wisdom_n and_o power_n have_v create_v all_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o by_o thy_o gracious_a and_o all-ruling_a providence_n do_v continual_o sustain_v and_o preserve_v they_o we_o thy_o humble_a and_o unworthy_a servant_n do_v here_o in_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n prostrate_v ourselves_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n acknowledge_v that_o unto_o thou_o belong_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n but_o unto_o we_o shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o face_n for_o whereas_o thou_o do_v create_v we_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o image_n in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n we_o have_v fall_v in_o the_o loin_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n from_o this_o bless_a estate_n by_o transgress_v of_o thy_o commandment_n and_o thereby_o have_v deface_v thy_o glorious_a image_n in_o we_o deprive_v ourselves_o of_o all_o happiness_n and_o become_v liable_a unto_o death_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n yea_o we_o have_v derive_v from_o our_o first_o parent_n not_o only_o the_o guilt_n of_o their_o sin_n but_o also_o the_o corruption_n of_o their_o nature_n which_o have_v so_o overspr_v all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n that_o they_o be_v utter_o impotent_a and_o insufficient_a to_o perform_v any_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n for_o which_o end_n they_o be_v create_v but_o most_o forward_o and_o cheerful_a in_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n from_o which_o root_n of_o original_a sin_n we_o have_v bring_v forth_o those_o curse_a fruit_n of_o actual_a transgression_n which_o we_o have_v multiply_v against_o thy_o majesty_n by_o break_v all_o and_o every_o of_o thy_o commandment_n in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n even_o from_o the_o begin_n of_o our_o day_n to_o this_o present_a time_n many_o have_v be_v our_o secret_a sin_n of_o which_o thou_o alone_o and_o our_o own_o conscience_n have_v be_v witness_n and_o many_o have_v we_o commit_v in_o the_o view_n of_o the_o world_n to_o the_o dishonour_n of_o thy_o bless_a name_n and_o slander_n of_o our_o christian_a profession_n many_o have_v be_v our_o sin_n of_o ignorance_n the_o which_o unto_o we_o be_v unexcusable_a because_o thou_o have_v reveil_v thyself_o and_o thy_o will_n so_o clear_o unto_o we_o and_o many_o likewise_o have_v be_v our_o sin_n against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n and_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n oftentimes_o have_v we_o sin_v through_o frailty_n be_v surprise_v upon_o the_o sudden_a with_o the_o violent_a and_o subtle_a tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o oftentimes_o wilful_o advise_o and_o deliberate_o after_o many_o vow_n and_o promise_n of_o repentance_n and_o amendment_n we_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o before_o our_o conversion_n when_o as_o satan_n throne_n be_v set_v up_o in_o our_o heart_n we_o perform_v unto_o he_o in_o all_o thing_n cheerful_a obedience_n and_o suffer_v sin_n to_o reign_v and_o rule_v in_o we_o without_o any_o gainsay_n or_o resistance_n and_o since_o we_o have_v be_v call_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o truth_n though_o we_o have_v submit_v ourselves_o as_o subject_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n to_o be_v govern_v by_o thy_o word_n and_o spirit_n yet_o have_v we_o much_o fail_v in_o yield_v that_o obedience_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o thou_o be_v so_o lead_v captive_a by_o our_o corruption_n that_o we_o can_v neither_o do_v the_o good_a we_o will_v nor_o leave_v undo_v the_o evil_n we_o will_v not_o and_o though_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n we_o have_v cast_v satan_n out_o of_o his_o throne_n and_o vanquish_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o so_o as_o they_o can_v not_o reign_v over_o we_o as_o in_o former_a time_n yet_o these_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n do_v still_o fight_v against_o our_o soul_n and_o be_v not_o quite_o cast_v out_o be_v as_o thorn_n in_o our_o side_n and_o as_o prick_v in_o our_o eye_n disturb_v continual_o our_o peace_n wound_v our_o conscience_n and_o lead_v we_o captive_a unto_o sin_n and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o we_o have_v so_o often_o and_o upon_o such_o slight_a occasion_n utter_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o when_o we_o have_v set_v ourselves_o about_o they_o have_v do_v they_o so_o cold_o and_o careless_o and_o discover_v therein_o so_o many_o want_n and_o weakness_n imperfection_n and_o corruption_n that_o if_o thou_o shall_v deal_v with_o we_o according_a to_o thy_o righteous_a judgement_n even_o the_o best_a duty_n that_o ever_o we_o perform_v can_v not_o escape_v unpunished_a o_o lord_n our_o god_n make_v we_o true_o apprehensive_a of_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n that_o we_o may_v humble_v ourselves_o under_o thy_o mighty_a hand_n and_o turn_v unto_o thou_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o not_o only_o bewail_v our_o sin_n pass_v with_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n but_o amend_v our_o life_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o so_o accept_v of_o we_o in_o thy_o best-beloved_n and_o while_o we_o be_v return_v unto_o thou_o meet_v we_o in_o the_o way_n and_o like_o a_o tender_a father_n embrace_v we_o in_o the_o arm_n of_o thy_o mercy_n do_v away_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o blot_v out_o all_o our_o iniquity_n and_o so_o wash_v and_o purge_v our_o defile_a soul_n and_o body_n in_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o thy_o innocent_a son_n from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n that_o they_o may_v never_o be_v lay_v to_o our_o charge_n neither_o in_o this_o world_n nor_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v yea_o lord_n let_v we_o not_o only_o have_v the_o benefit_n of_o thy_o grace_n in_o thy_o free_a pardon_n but_o also_o the_o comfort_n and_o peace_n of_o it_o by_o have_v it_o seal_v through_o the_o inward_a testimony_n of_o thy_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n and_o for_o our_o better_a assurance_n let_v we_o find_v and_o feel_v the_o power_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n thereby_o apply_v unto_o we_o as_o effectual_a for_o our_o sanctification_n as_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o for_o our_o freedom_n from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n that_o it_o may_v have_v no_o long_o dominion_n over_o we_o and_o spiritual_a renew_v unto_o newness_n of_o life_n as_o well_o as_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n it_o be_v enough_o lord_n and_o too_o much_o that_o satan_n and_o sin_n have_v thus_o far_o prevayl_v not_o only_o for_o the_o bring_n of_o we_o into_o the_o state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n but_o also_o for_o the_o condemn_a and_o crucify_a of_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n the_o nail_v of_o his_o innocent_a body_n to_o the_o cross_n and_o the_o shed_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n now_o lord_n reward_v they_o as_o they_o have_v deserve_v and_o pay_v they_o double_a into_o their_o bosom_n break_v the_o head_n of_o the_o old_a serpent_n that_o though_o he_o hiss_v against_o we_o with_o his_o tentation_n yet_o he_o may_v not_o hurt_v we_o nail_n our_o body_n of_o sin_n unto_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n and_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n crucify_v our_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o that_o they_o may_v no_o long_o have_v dominion_n over_o we_o but_o may_v like_o slave_n be_v hold_v in_o perpetual_a subjection_n to_o our_o spiritual_a part_n yea_o subdue_v the_o power_n of_o sin_n in_o all_o the_o faculty_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n mortify_v the_o corruption_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o
for_o all_o thy_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a which_o thou_o have_v multiply_v upon_o we_o and_o continue_v they_o unto_o we_o this_o day_n and_o ever_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o peril_n and_o furnish_v we_o with_o all_o necessary_n that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o fit_a with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o do_v thou_o service_n and_o vouchsafe_v all_o these_o blessing_n which_o we_o have_v crave_v for_o ourselves_o with_o all_o other_o thing_n which_o in_o thy_o wisdom_n thou_o see_v needful_a unto_o every_o true_a member_n of_o thy_o church_n etc._n etc._n even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o &_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n we_o ascribe_v all_o praise_n and_o glory_n power_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o evening_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n o_o eternal_a god_n who_o be_v glorious_a in_o majesty_n and_o power_n and_o of_o infinite_a goodness_n and_o mercy_n unto_o all_o those_o who_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o thou_o in_o thy_o son_n we_o thy_o unworthy_a servant_n have_v nothing_o else_o to_o return_v unto_o thou_o for_o the_o innumerable_a testimony_n of_o thy_o love_n which_o with_o a_o bountiful_a hand_n thou_o have_v multiply_v upon_o we_o do_v here_o offer_v unto_o thou_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o all_o thy_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n which_o either_o respect_n our_o soul_n or_o body_n this_o life_n or_o the_o life_n to_o come_v more_o especial_o we_o laud_v and_o magnify_v thy_o great_a and_o glorious_a name_n for_o that_o thou_o have_v love_v we_o from_o all_o eternity_n and_o of_o thy_o mere_a grace_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o our_o worthiness_n have_v make_v we_o vessel_n of_o grace_n by_o thy_o free_a election_n create_v we_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o image_n redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n by_o give_v thy_o dear_o belove_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o when_o as_o we_o be_v stranger_n and_o enemy_n for_o call_v we_o by_o thy_o word_n and_o spirit_n to_o the_o save_a knowledge_n and_o effectual_a participation_n of_o he_o and_o all_o his_o benefit_n for_o our_o justification_n by_o his_o obedience_n our_o sanctification_n by_o thy_o spirit_n and_o for_o that_o assurance_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v we_o of_o a_o better_a life_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v for_o all_o temporal_a benefit_n as_o health_n wealth_n peace_n plenty_n preservation_n from_o danger_n and_o protection_n from_o all_o our_o enemy_n both_o worldly_a and_o spiritual_a and_o especial_o we_o praise_v and_o glorify_v thou_o for_o vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o in_o such_o a_o gracious_a manner_n the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n for_o our_o bless_a opportunity_n and_o liberty_n with_o peace_n and_o safety_n in_o sanctify_v thy_o sabbath_n public_o and_o private_o by_o hear_v thy_o word_n and_o call_v upon_o thy_o name_n and_o perform_v other_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n that_o 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thy_o benefit_n by_o our_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n both_o our_o original_a corruption_n which_o have_v overspread_v all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n have_v utter_o disable_v they_o unto_o all_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o our_o manifold_a actual_a transgression_n which_o in_o number_n and_o weight_n exceed_v all_o thing_n but_o thy_o mercy_n which_o be_v above_o all_o thy_o work_n and_o the_o merit_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o thy_o son_n which_o be_v of_o infinite_a worth_n and_o value_n more_o especial_o we_o humble_o acknowledge_v our_o fearful_a abuse_n of_o those_o great_a privilege_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n which_o for_o a_o long_a time_n thou_o have_v gracious_o grant_v unto_o us._n for_o not_o only_o have_v we_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o ignorance_n utter_o neglect_v all_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n spend_v our_o whole_a strength_n in_o the_o miserable_a slavery_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n and_o profane_v and_o mis-spend_v thy_o sabbath_n in_o please_v our_o carnal_a lust_n and_o perform_v the_o work_n of_o darkness_n in_o great_a measure_n and_o worse_a manner_n than_o any_o other_o day_n beside_o but_o even_o since_o we_o have_v be_v call_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o truth_n and_o have_v consecrate_v ourselves_o to_o thy_o service_n we_o have_v either_o upon_o slight_a occasion_n neglect_v those_o holy_a duty_n of_o thy_o public_a and_o private_a worship_n or_o perform_v they_o with_o many_o want_n and_o weakness_n discover_v unto_o thou_o who_o search_v the_o heart_n many_o imperfection_n and_o great_a corruption_n for_o we_o have_v not_o remember_v thy_o sabbath_n nor_o with_o fervent_a desire_n long_v after_o thy_o holy_a day_n we_o have_v not_o delight_v in_o they_o nor_o consecrate_v they_o unto_o thou_o as_o a_o holy_a rest_n but_o though_o the_o spirit_n have_v be_v willing_a yet_o the_o flesh_n have_v be_v weak_a and_o soon_o tire_v with_o spiritual_a exercise_n we_o have_v 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upon_o god_n power_n and_o all-sufficiency_n goodness_n promise_n and_o providence_n they_o begin_v to_o depend_v upon_o their_o own_o strength_n and_o to_o put_v confidence_n in_o their_o own_o grace_n and_o gift_n as_o though_o they_o be_v sufficient_a to_o preserve_v they_o in_o all_o good_a and_o defend_v they_o from_o all_o evil_a and_o hereupon_o they_o grow_v secure_a presume_v that_o they_o have_v a_o staff_n of_o strength_n in_o their_o own_o hand_n which_o be_v able_a to_o support_v they_o from_o fall_v into_o sin_n to_o beat_v back_o the_o violence_n of_o any_o tentation_n to_o protect_v they_o against_o all_o enemy_n and_o so_o to_o assist_v they_o in_o all_o their_o good_a endeavour_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o hold_v out_o without_o faint_a in_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n which_o move_v the_o lord_n oftentimes_o to_o withdraw_v his_o grace_n and_o assistance_n from_o they_o to_o lead_v they_o into_o tentation_n and_o give_v they_o over_o to_o their_o 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patience_n and_o mercy_n unto_o presumption_n and_o defer_v of_o repentance_n and_o both_o alike_o neglect_v yea_o loathe_v the_o mean_n of_o salvation_n both_o neglect_v to_o apply_v by_o faith_n or_o misse-applying_a the_o word_n which_o they_o hear_v preach_v unto_o they_o and_o delight_v rather_o in_o a_o flatter_a ministry_n which_o will_v soothe_v they_o then_o in_o a_o faithful_a ministry_n which_o will_v reprove_v and_o check_v they_o in_o their_o evil_a course_n both_o abuse_v as_o well_o the_o mercy_n as_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n and_o neither_o profit_v by_o his_o benefit_n nor_o correction_n both_o alike_o negligent_a in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o in_o observe_v his_o commandment_n or_o in_o formality_n and_o outward_a show_n only_o final_o both_o alike_o senseless_a and_o without_o all_o feel_n of_o their_o miserable_a estate_n and_o so_o without_o any_o desire_n or_o endeavour_n to_o come_v out_o of_o it_o because_o they_o think_v themselves_o well_o and_o that_o they_o have_v need_n of_o nothing_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o church_n of_o laodicea_n and_o of_o sardis_n who_o have_v a_o name_n that_o she_o live_v but_o be_v dead_a that_o be_v in_o 18._o apoc._n 3._o 1_o 2._o 17_o 18._o a_o deadly_a swoon_n as_o appear_v in_o the_o epistle_n send_v by_o christ_n unto_o he_o §._o 2_o of_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o carnal_a security_n of_o the_o unregenerate_a and_o that_o which_o be_v in_o the_o regenerate_a in_o the_o high_a degree_n but_o yet_o howsoever_o in_o many_o thing_n they_o agree_v notwithstanding_o in_o some_o thing_n they_o differ_v for_o the_o security_n of_o a_o christian_a though_o in_o the_o high_a degree_n spring_v from_o the_o flesh_n as_o it_o be_v in_o part_n mortify_v and_o so_o together_o with_o it_o have_v receive_v a_o deadly_a wound_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n of_o which_o it_o shall_v never_o recover_v although_o like_o a_o man_n mortal_o wound_v it_o may_v for_o a_o while_n perform_v some_o action_n in_o as_o great_a strength_n as_o when_o it_o be_v in_o perfect_a health_n and_o vigour_n and_o like_o a_o candle_n give_v as_o great_a a_o blaze_n when_o it_o be_v ready_a to_o go_v out_o as_o ever_o it_o do_v before_o but_o the_o security_n of_o a_o worldling_n be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o flesh_n in_o its_o full_a vigour_n and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o child_n of_o his_o strength_n and_o therefore_o like_o the_o father_n vigorous_a and_o long_o live_v and_o daily_o increase_v and_o grow_v in_o force_n and_o might_n as_o it_o increase_v in_o age_n the_o security_n of_o a_o christian_a be_v the_o fruit_n of_o his_o worst_a part_n even_o of_o the_o old_a man_n and_o part_v unregenerate_a and_o so_o like_o a_o old_a man_n child_n decrepit_a with_o age_n have_v almost_o quite_o spend_v his_o natural_a heat_n and_o moisture_n it_o be_v weak_a in_o his_o constitution_n and_o short_a of_o life_n though_o for_o a_o while_o it_o may_v seem_v in_o all_o thing_n to_o match_v a_o child_n get_v in_o maturity_n of_o age_n and_o full_a strength_n but_o the_o security_n of_o a_o worldling_n be_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o in_o his_o full_a vigour_n without_o any_o abatement_n that_o like_o esau_n be_v but_o a_o twin_n in_o the_o wound_n resist_v by_o one_o that_o be_v strong_a than_o he_o and_o will_v prevail_v and_o howsoever_o it_o have_v the_o priority_n of_o birth_n and_o age_n and_o for_o a_o time_n may_v seem_v strong_a and_o to_o carry_v all_o before_o it_o with_o force_n and_o violence_n yet_o it_o be_v match_v and_o resist_v by_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n which_o like_o jacob_n in_o wrestle_v with_o it_o will_v prevail_v and_o in_o the_o end_n supplant_v it_o and_o get_v the_o upper_a hand_n in_o the_o christian_a even_o in_o the_o height_n of_o his_o security_n there_o be_v the_o root_n of_o god_n fear_n
chearfulnesse_n see_v we_o walk_v in_o this_o way_n of_o godliness_n without_o fear_n and_o have_v part_n of_o our_o heavenly_a wage_n in_o present_a paâ—_n peace_n of_o conscience_n spiritual_a security_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v the_o prelude_v and_o first_o beginning_n of_o everlasting_a happiness_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v not_o meat_n and_o drink_n but_o righteousness_n 17._o rom._n 14._o 17._o and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n it_o free_v we_o from_o the_o bondage_n of_o the_o law_n which_o press_v from_o we_o the_o obedience_n of_o slave_n out_o of_o servile_a 15._o rom._n 8._o 15._o fear_n of_o smart_n and_o punishment_n and_o restâ—reth_v we_o to_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n yield_v ingenâ—ous_a and_o voluntary_a obedience_n out_o of_o mere_a love_n to_o our_o heavenly_a father_n it_o take_v away_o all_o painfulness_n and_o displeasantnesse_n in_o yeeldinâ—â—eruice_n unto_o god_n by_o take_v away_o legal_a fear_n which_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v have_v torment_n 18._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 18._o and_o make_v christ_n yoke_n easy_a and_o his_o burâ—hen_o light_a when_o we_o feel_v his_o promise_n accomplish_v of_o give_v unto_o our_o soul_n this_o spiritual_a rest_n 29._o matth._n 11._o 29._o it_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o iniquity_n especial_o from_o speak_v lie_n which_o be_v a_o base_a vice_n ground_v on_o servile_a fear_n either_o of_o lose_v some_o benefit_n or_o sustain_v some_o evil_a or_o inconvenience_n by_o incur_v man_n displeasure_n in_o speak_v truth_n from_o which_o fear_n christian_a security_n free_v we_o do_v also_o keep_v we_o from_o the_o vice_n of_o lie_v which_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n the_o remnant_n of_o israel_n shall_v not_o do_v iniquity_n nor_o speak_v lie_n neither_o shall_v a_o deceitful_a tongue_n be_v find_v in_o their_o 13._o â—â—â—_o 3._o 13._o mouth_n for_o they_o shall_v feed_v and_o lie_v down_o and_o none_o shall_v make_v they_o afraid_a it_o make_v we_o also_o with_o more_o constancy_n and_o patience_n to_o endure_v affliction_n and_o all_o trouble_n when_o as_o we_o be_v secure_a of_o the_o event_n and_o be_v assure_v that_o they_o shall_v all_o of_o they_o advance_v our_o spiritual_a good_a and_o heavenly_a glory_n it_o work_v in_o we_o christian_a courage_n and_o resolution_n in_o resist_v all_o the_o assault_n of_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n when_o a_o secure_o rest_v upon_o god_n his_o wisdom_n power_n and_o providence_n we_o be_v assure_v for_o the_o present_a that_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a by_o all_o their_o might_n and_o malice_n to_o do_v we_o any_o hurt_n and_o that_o the_o issue_n of_o this_o spiritual_a warfare_n will_v be_v our_o victory_n here_o and_o our_o triumph_n in_o glory_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v final_o it_o cause_v we_o to_o be_v more_o frequent_a and_o fervent_a in_o prayer_n when_o as_o without_o servile_a fear_n we_o may_v approach_v into_o god_n 19_o psal_n 145._o 19_o presence_n and_o with_o the_o liberty_n boldness_n and_o confidence_n of_o son_n make_v our_o suit_n and_o supplication_n unto_o he_o in_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n with_o confidence_n that_o he_o will_v hear_v we_o gracious_o and_o bountiful_o condescend_v unto_o our_o desire_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n in_o who_o we_o have_v boldness_n or_o free_a liberty_n of_o speak_v and_o access_n with_o 12._o eph._n 3._o 12._o confidence_n by_o the_o faith_n of_o he_o the_o which_o he_o use_v as_o a_o effectual_a argument_n to_o make_v we_o more_o frequent_a and_o diligent_a in_o perform_v of_o this_o duty_n let_v we_o therefore_o come_v bold_o unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v 16._o heb_fw-mi 4_o 16._o obtain_v mercy_n and_o find_v grace_n to_o help_v in_o time_n of_o need_n and_o thus_o much_o of_o the_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o spiritual_a security_n chap._n iii_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o spiritual_a security_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v obtain_v or_o preserve_v and_o increase_v §_o 1_o thâ—â—â—â—st_n m_o 〈…〉_o s_o high_o to_o esteem_v it_o and_o 〈…〉_o e_o iâ—_n 〈…〉_o and_o in_o he_o now_o it_o follow_v in_o the_o last_o place_n that_o we_o set_v down_o the_o mean_n of_o obtain_v and_o preserve_v this_o grace_n of_o christian_a security_n and_o first_o if_o we_o will_v attain_v unto_o this_o rich_a gift_n which_o make_v we_o with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n to_o enjoy_v all_o other_o blessing_n because_o it_o secure_v we_o of_o their_o fruition_n quiet_v our_o mind_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o danger_n comfort_v we_o against_o all_o affliction_n as_o a_o rich_a treasury_n supply_v all_o our_o want_n and_o be_v unto_o we_o a_o impregnable_a fort_n to_o keep_v off_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o armour_n of_o proof_n to_o beat_v back_o the_o dart_n of_o their_o tentation_n we_o must_v in_o our_o judgement_n esteem_v it_o according_a to_o the_o worth_n and_o value_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n love_v and_o desire_v it_o and_o so_o resolve_v with_o all_o care_n and_o good_a conscience_n to_o endeavour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o and_o preserve_v and_o cherish_v it_o when_o we_o have_v get_v it_o as_o first_o if_o we_o will_v have_v the_o effect_n wrought_v in_o we_o we_o must_v labour_v that_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o may_v be_v effectual_a in_o we_o to_o this_o purpose_n and_o see_v god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o this_o excellent_a gift_n and_o that_o rich_a fountain_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n from_o which_o 23._o jam._n 1._o 17._o matth._n 7._o 7._o joh._n 16._o 23._o flow_v these_o sweet_a and_o still_a stream_n of_o christian_a security_n let_v we_o beg_v it_o at_o his_o hand_n by_o fervent_a prayer_n who_o be_v no_o niggard_n of_o his_o gift_n but_o have_v promise_v to_o give_v they_o plentiful_o to_o all_o that_o ask_v they_o in_o the_o name_n of_o his_o son_n yea_o let_v we_o not_o only_o seek_v this_o security_n from_o he_o as_o the_o fountain_n but_o ground_n it_o on_o he_o only_o as_o the_o alone_a foundation_n of_o it_o for_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o ourselves_o or_o any_o creature_n whereupon_o it_o may_v safe_o and_o sure_o rest_n but_o only_o upon_o god_n infinite_a wisdom_n behold_v we_o and_o all_o thing_n with_o all_o mean_n and_o opportunity_n to_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o evil_a and_o to_o confer_v upon_o we_o all_o good_a and_o his_o omnipotent_a power_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a to_o do_v whatsoever_o in_o his_o wisdom_n he_o know_v to_o be_v best_a upon_o his_o all-sufficiencie_n whereby_o he_o suffice_v we_o by_o himself_o alone_o without_o all_o other_o help_n his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n whereby_o he_o be_v as_o willing_a and_o ready_a as_o able_a to_o help_v we_o and_o his_o promise_n and_o truth_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o his_o favour_n with_o all_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o and_o that_o he_o will_v never_o fail_v those_o who_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n do_v rest_n upon_o they_o and_o if_o we_o ground_n our_o security_n on_o this_o immooveable_a rock_n then_o though_o we_o be_v never_o so_o weak_a in_o our_o own_o strength_n never_o so_o much_o encounter_v with_o danger_n and_o mighty_o assault_v with_o our_o many_o strong_a and_o malicious_a enemy_n yet_o may_v we_o retain_v our_o security_n notwithstanding_o all_o these_o difficulty_n because_o he_o alone_o be_v able_a to_o support_v we_o by_o his_o own_o strength_n to_o preserve_v we_o from_o and_o in_o all_o peril_n and_o to_o give_v we_o victory_n over_o all_o our_o enemy_n §._o 2_o the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o labour_v to_o be_v in_o the_o number_n of_o christ_n disciple_n and_o of_o his_o flock_n second_o if_o we_o will_v have_v this_o legacy_n of_o spiritual_a security_n which_o christ_n have_v leave_v we_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o be_v in_o the_o number_n of_o his_o disciple_n unto_o who_o alone_o it_o be_v bequeath_v to_o be_v sheep_n of_o his_o flock_n and_o fold_n over_o who_o he_o watch_v and_o take_v care_n to_o protect_v they_o from_o all_o enemy_n and_o to_o preserve_v they_o from_o all_o danger_n and_o then_o we_o may_v be_v secure_a see_v we_o have_v his_o promise_n that_o he_o will_v give_v unto_o we_o eternal_a life_n that_o we_o shall_v never_o perish_v and_o that_o no_o man_n shall_v 28._o joh._n 10._o 28._o pluck_v we_o out_o of_o his_o hand_n and_o if_o we_o have_v the_o lord_n for_o our_o shepherd_n then_o may_v we_o with_o david_n rest_v secure_o upon_o his_o providence_n assure_v 10._o psal_n 23._o 1._o &_o 34._o 10._o ourselves_o that_o if_o we_o live_v at_o his_o find_n we_o shall_v want_v nothing_o then_o may_v we_o safe_o lie_v down_o
approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v the_o child_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n by_o have_v his_o image_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n stamp_v on_o we_o and_o by_o yield_v in_o all_o thing_n obedience_n to_o his_o will_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n then_o will_v he_o give_v we_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n which_o will_v cast_v out_o all_o servile_a fear_n and_o give_v we_o much_o confidence_n boldness_n and_o security_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n §._o 6_o the_o sixth_o mean_n contempt_n of_o the_o world_n the_o sixth_o mean_n to_o enjoy_v this_o spiritual_a security_n be_v to_o cast_v out_o of_o our_o heart_n all_o carnal_a love_n of_o earthly_a thing_n and_o so_o to_o contemn_v the_o world_n and_o worldly_a vanity_n as_o that_o we_o can_v be_v content_a if_o god_n so_o please_v to_o leave_v they_o as_o well_o as_o enjoy_v they_o for_o if_o have_v our_o desire_n mortify_v to_o the_o world_n we_o have_v learn_v with_o the_o apostle_n paul_n in_o whatsoever_o state_n we_o be_v therewith_o to_o be_v content_a if_o we_o know_v how_o to_o be_v 12._o phil._n 4._o 12._o abase_v and_o how_o to_o abound_v and_o be_v every_o where_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n instruct_v both_o to_o be_v full_a and_o to_o be_v hungry_a both_o to_o abound_v and_o to_o suffer_v need_n then_o may_v we_o in_o a_o great_a part_n be_v free_v from_o all_o carnal_a fear_n and_o both_o secure_o enjoy_v these_o transitory_a thing_n when_o god_n give_v they_o because_o it_o will_v not_o much_o trouble_v we_o if_o it_o be_v his_o pleasure_n to_o take_v they_o away_o and_o also_o secure_o want_v they_o when_o god_n scant_v we_o of_o they_o because_o our_o desire_n and_o hope_n be_v moderate_a after_o their_o fruition_n for_o our_o fear_n hold_v a_o proportion_n with_o our_o love_n and_o hope_n neither_o can_v they_o seneca_n define_v timere_fw-la si_fw-la sperare_fw-la desieris_fw-la seneca_n be_v little_a if_o these_o be_v great_a nor_o contrariwise_o excessive_a and_o immoderate_a if_o these_o temper_a and_o overrule_v with_o reason_n and_o religion_n and_o therefore_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v wean_v from_o the_o love_n of_o earthly_a thing_n then_o may_v we_o hold_v they_o as_o child_n their_o bird_n which_o they_o be_v weary_a of_o in_o our_o open_a hand_n be_v secure_a and_o careless_a whether_o they_o stay_v with_o we_o or_o as_o solomon_n speak_v like_o the_o eagle_n betake_v themselves_o to_o their_o 5._o pro._n 23._o 5._o wing_n and_o flee_v away_o but_o if_o our_o affection_n and_o love_n be_v still_o fix_v and_o fasten_v on_o they_o then_o will_v we_o be_v unwilling_a to_o leave_v they_o and_o so_o always_o arbit_fw-la nemo_fw-la secuâ—us_fw-la est_fw-la in_o his_o bonis_fw-la que_fw-la potest_fw-la invitus_fw-la aâ—â—â—tere_fw-la august_n de_fw-fr lib._n arbit_fw-la in_o fear_n lest_o they_o be_v take_v from_o us._n for_o as_o one_o say_v no_o man_n can_v be_v secure_a in_o the_o fruition_n of_o that_o which_o he_o be_v altogether_o unwilling_a to_o lose_v and_o forgo_v §._o 7_o the_o seven_o mean_n to_o keep_v our_o heart_n upright_o and_o our_o conscience_n pure_a the_o five_o mean_n of_o spiritual_a security_n be_v to_o keep_v our_o heart_n upright_o and_o our_o conscience_n pure_a and_o undefiled_a from_o sin_n especial_o from_o such_o sin_n as_o be_v commit_v not_o through_o ignorance_n and_o infirmity_n but_o against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n or_o if_o we_o have_v fall_v into_o any_o such_o our_o second_o care_n must_v be_v to_o arise_v out_o of_o they_o and_o forsake_v they_o and_o to_o purge_v our_o conscience_n by_o bathe_v they_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n by_o faith_n and_o in_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n for_o the_o 1._o hic_fw-la murus_fw-la abenâ—us_fw-la esto_fw-la niâ—_n conscire_fw-la sibi_fw-la nulla_fw-la pallescere_fw-la cull_v a_o horse_v epist_n l._n 1._o epist_n 1._o conscience_n be_v of_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o eye_n it_o must_v be_v keep_v clean_o and_o then_o it_o will_v be_v cheerful_a and_o quiet_a but_o if_o we_o nourish_v in_o it_o willing_o the_o least_o sin_n as_o it_o be_v little_a mote_n in_o our_o sight_n it_o will_v smart_v and_o rage_n and_o never_o be_v quiet_a till_o they_o be_v cast_v out_o and_o so_o long_o as_o we_o do_v thus_o preserve_v the_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n we_o may_v be_v secure_a and_o without_o 13._o exemplo_fw-la quodcuâ—que_fw-la malo_fw-la committitur_fw-la ipsi_fw-la displicet_fw-la authori_fw-la prima_fw-la haec_fw-la est_fw-la ultio_fw-la quod_fw-la se_fw-la iudice_fw-la nemo_fw-la nocens_fw-la ab_fw-la â—oluitur_fw-la improba_fw-la quamâ—is_fw-la gratia_fw-la fallacis_fw-la praeâ—oris_fw-la vicerit_fw-la urna_fw-la juvenal_n satyr_n 13._o fear_n because_o we_o have_v also_o peace_n with_o god_n for_o if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o not_o then_o have_v we_o confidence_n towards_o god_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v and_o whatsoever_o we_o ask_v we_o receive_v 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mala_fw-la etiam_fw-la in_o solitudine_fw-la anxia_fw-la atque_fw-la sollicita_fw-la est_fw-la si_fw-la honesta_fw-la sunt_fw-la quae_fw-la facis_fw-la omnes_fw-la sciant_fw-la si_fw-mi turpia_fw-la quid_fw-la refert_fw-la neminem_fw-la scire_fw-la cum_fw-la tuscias_fw-la o_o te_fw-la miserum_fw-la si_fw-la contemnâ—â—_n hunc_fw-la testem_fw-la senec._n epist_n 43._o socrates_n interregaâ—us_fw-la qui_fw-la securè_fw-la viverent_fw-la qui_fw-fr inquit_fw-la nihil_fw-la sibi_fw-la consciunt_fw-la mali_fw-la max._n in_o serm_n de_fw-fr curios_fw-la securitatis_fw-la magna_fw-la portio_fw-la est_fw-la nihil_fw-la imqui_fw-la facere_fw-la etc._n etc._n senec._n epist_n 105._o how_o can_v he_o not_o be_v full_a of_o fear_n that_o be_v daily_o in_o danger_n to_o be_v attach_v with_o his_o judgement_n and_o to_o bear_v the_o deserve_a punishment_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o this_o the_o heathen_n see_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n namely_o that_o gild_n and_o fear_n innocency_n and_o security_n like_o inseparable_a companion_n accompany_v one_o another_o for_o one_o be_v ask_v who_o they_o be_v that_o live_v secure_o answer_v they_o only_a who_o be_v not_o conscious_a unto_o themselves_o of_o any_o evil_n and_o another_o affirm_v that_o it_o be_v a_o great_a portion_n of_o security_n to_o do_v nothing_o unjust_o in_o which_o regard_n man_n of_o may_v lead_v a_o life_n confuse_a and_o disturb_v because_o look_v how_o much_o they_o hurt_v and_o so_o much_o also_o they_o fear_v for_o though_o a_o man_n may_v be_v safe_a for_o the_o present_a have_v a_o evil_a conscience_n yet_o he_o can_v never_o be_v secure_a and_o though_o when_o he_o sin_v he_o be_v not_o take_v with_o the_o manner_n yet_o he_o be_v always_o in_o fear_n of_o be_v take_v he_o be_v trouble_v in_o his_o sleep_n and_o while_o any_o man_n wickedness_n be_v speak_v of_o he_o think_v of_o his_o own_o and_o though_o the_o guilty_a may_v have_v the_o hap_n to_o be_v hide_v yet_o can_v they_o have_v the_o 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that_o omit_v they_o who_o write_v of_o and_o persuade_v unto_o christian_a resolution_n cap._n xlii_o other_o reason_n take_v from_o those_o singular_a privilege_n which_o be_v peculiar_a unto_o those_o who_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o privilege_n be_v that_o the_o image_n of_o god_n be_v repair_v in_o us._n and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o privative_a benefit_n which_o accompany_v a_o godly_a life_n the_o positive_a benefit_n which_o we_o receive_v by_o it_o be_v manifold_a for_o first_o hereby_o the_o image_n of_o god_n be_v repair_v in_o we_o and_o we_o be_v make_v like_o unto_o he_o see_v this_o image_n chief_o consist_v in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n whereby_o know_a god_n and_o his_o will_n we_o be_v transform_v in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n unto_o it_o so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o we_o have_v put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n which_o be_v renew_a in_o knowledge_n after_o the_o image_n 10._o col._n 3._o 10._o of_o he_o that_o create_v us._n and_o exhort_v we_o to_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o 24._o ephe._n 4._o 23_o 24._o our_o mind_n and_o to_o put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n which_o after_o god_n be_v create_v in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n so_o that_o if_o we_o be_v renew_v in_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n we_o shall_v become_v like_a unto_o god_n have_v his_o image_n through_o christ_n renew_v in_o we_o after_o which_o we_o be_v create_v but_o have_v it_o deface_v in_o we_o by_o the_o fall_n of_o adam_n and_o this_o argument_n the_o scripture_n do_v often_o use_v to_o persuade_v we_o unto_o a_o holy_a and_o righteous_a life_n so_o the_o lord_n himself_o press_v this_o reason_n to_o his_o people_n for_o i_o be_o the_o lord_n your_o god_n you_o shall_v therefore_o sanctify_v yourselves_o and_o 7._o levit._fw-la 11._o 44._o levit._fw-la 19_o 2._o &_o 20._o 7._o you_o shall_v be_v holy_a for_o i_o be_o holy_a and_o again_o you_o shall_v sanctify_v yourselves_o and_o be_v you_o holy_a for_o i_o be_o the_o lord_n your_o god_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n exhort_v we_o to_o be_v therefore_o perfect_a that_o as_o child_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n 48_o matth._n 5._o 45_o 48_o we_o may_v resemble_v he_o in_o perfection_n so_o the_o apostle_n will_v have_v we_o to_o approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n by_o be_v blameless_a harmless_a 15._o phil._n 2_o 15._o &_o without_o rebuke_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o a_o crooked_a &_o perverse_a nation_n and_o the_o apostle_n john_n teach_v we_o how_o we_o may_v approve_v ourselves_o to_o have_v fellowship_n 7._o 1._o john_n 1._o 6_o 7._o with_o god_n namely_o by_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n as_o he_o be_v in_o the_o light_n and_o 1._o eph._n 5._o 1._o final_o the_o apostle_n peter_n persuade_v we_o to_o a_o holy_a life_n by_o the_o same_o reason_n as_o he_o that_o have_v call_v you_o be_v holy_a so_o be_v you_o holy_a in_o all_o manner_n of_o 16._o 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