his_o peace_n his_o spirit_n his_o holiness_n his_o consolation_n his_o life_n and_o his_o immortality_n but_o the_o apostle_n do_v not_o speak_v here_o of_o the_o riches_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o general_n and_o towards_o all_o he_o add_v particular_o among_o the_o gentile_n sure_o there_o be_v no_o sort_n of_o man_n whether_o jew_n or_o greek_n but_o the_o gospel_n show_v forth_o riches_n of_o glory_n in_o they_o if_o they_o receive_v it_o yet_o we_o must_v acknowledge_v that_o never-did_a its_o glory_n break_v forth_o with_o so_o much_o splendour_n as_o when_o it_o be_v preach_v to_o the_o gentile_n first_o that_o exceed_v great_a and_o inexhaustible_a abundance_n of_o goodness_n and_o grace_n which_o the_o gospel_n go_v fill_v up_o with_o do_v pour_v forth_o itself_o and_o if_o i_o may_v so_o speak_v overflow_v all_o bound_n in_o save_v the_o gentile_n the_o most_o hopeless_a of_o all_o man_n when_o it_o raise_v they_o from_o this_o grave_n or_o rather_o from_o that_o abyss_n of_o misery_n wherein_o they_o have_v lie_v not_o four_o day_n as_o lazarus_n in_o his_o sepulchre_n but_o for_o four_o thousand_o year_n for_o this_o cause_n the_o holy_a apostle_n compare_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o his_o son_n 15.8.9_o 〈◊〉_d 15.8.9_o show_v to_o the_o jew_n with_o that_o show_v to_o the_o gentile_a at_o his_o call_n of_o each_o of_o they_o do_v name_n the_o former_a truth_n for_o that_o it_o be_v promise_v and_o the_o second_o simple_o and_o altogether_o mercy_n then_o again_o how_o very_o admirable_a be_v the_o virtue_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o effect_v that_o in_o a_o few_o day_n that_o the_o law_n have_v not_o be_v able_a to_o do_v in_o so_o many_o age_n the_o minister_n of_o the_o law_n do_v compass_v sea_n and_o land_n and_o after_o all_o find_v it_o very_o hard_a to_o make_v one_o proselyte_n and_o with_o all_o their_o diligence_n for_o two_o thousand_o year_n that_o they_o toil_v have_v not_o reduce_v so_o much_o as_o one_o nation_n to_o the_o service_n of_o god_n though_o they_o employ_v even_o sword_n and_o strength_n to_o that_o end_n when_o they_o can_v but_o the_o gospel_n quite_o naked_a and_o without_o other_o weapon_n than_o its_o cross_n bring_v unto_o god_n many_o a_o people_n convert_v from_o paganism_n they_o be_v a_o sort_n of_o man_n that_o worship_v stock_n and_o stone_n they_o lay_v plunge_v in_o a_o brutish_a ignorance_n and_o in_o the_o most_o infamous_a vice_n there_o be_v a_o mixture_n in_o they_o of_o the_o stupidity_n of_o beast_n and_o the_o wickedness_n of_o devil_n certain_o to_o make_v so_o much_o as_o one_o of_o these_o a_o christian_a to_o bring_v he_o out_o of_o this_o infernal_a pit_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o place_v he_o in_o the_o church_n to_o make_v he_o of_o a_o slave_n of_o satan_n a_o child_n of_o god_n be_v as_o a_o ancient_n write_v on_o this_o passage_n right_o say_v no_o less_o a_o miracle_n than_o if_o some_o one_o shall_v sudden_o change_v a_o unclean_a and_o deform_a dog_n into_o a_o man_n and_o from_o the_o dunghill_n whereon_o he_o lay_v cause_v he_o to_o sit_v upon_o a_o royal_a throne_n it_o be_v true_o therefore_o a_o great_a and_o a_o ineffable_a richness_n and_o abundance_n of_o glory_n for_o the_o gospel_n to_o transform_v so_o speedy_o not_o a_o small_a number_n but_o hundred_o and_o thousand_o of_o pagan_n into_o so_o many_o believer_n and_o in_o this_o the_o apostle_n secret_o strike_v at_o the_o false_a teacher_n who_o will_v mix_v such_o a_o noble_a and_o glorious_a mystery_n with_o their_o feeble_a tradition_n as_o if_o it_o have_v not_o strength_n and_o virtue_n enough_o of_o itself_o to_o subsist_v without_o the_o succour_n of_o their_o invention_n final_o he_o intimate_v in_o two_o word_n the_o ground_n of_o all_o this_o richness_n of_o glory_n that_o the_o gospel_n have_v which_o be_v say_v he_o christ_n in_o you_o that_o be_v to_o say_v that_o christ_n who_o they_o possess_v and_o who_o dwell_v in_o they_o by_o faith_n 1.1_o 1_o tim._n 1.1_o and_o he_o add_v that_o he_o be_v the_o hope_n of_o glory_n after_o the_o same_o manner_n that_o elsewhere_o he_o call_v christ_n our_o hope_n that_o be_v he_o of_o who_o we_o hope_v for_o high_a glory_n and_o in_o who_o we_o do_v infallible_o find_v all_o the_o blessedness_n that_o we_o can_v either_o desire_n or_o expect_v it_o be_v not_o without_o design_n that_o he_o advertise_v they_o that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v all_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n he_o lay_v a_o foundation_n hereby_o for_o what_o he_o will_v more_o clear_o tell_v they_o hereafter_o namely_o that_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a that_o the_o seducer_n will_v mingle_v the_o ceremony_n of_o moses_n and_o the_o service_n of_o angel_n with_o it_o all_o this_o great_a mystery_n begin_v and_o end_n in_o jesus_n christ_n since_o it_o be_v no_o other_o thing_n 4.16_o 1_o tim._n 4.16_o as_o himself_o define_v it_o elsewhere_o than_o god_n manifest_v in_o the_o flesh_n justify_v in_o the_o spirit_n see_v of_o angel_n preach_v to_o the_o gentile_n believe_v on_o in_o the_o world_n and_o receive_v up_o into_o glory_n that_o be_v jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n bear_v put_v to_o death_n raise_v again_o glorify_v and_o set_v forth_o in_o the_o gospel_n for_o we_o such_o be_v the_o mystery_n whereof_o the_o holy_a apostle_n have_v speak_v to_o we_o judge_v now_o belove_a brethren_n what_o grace_n god_n have_v show_v we_o in_o communicate_v so_o rich_a and_o so_o admirable_a a_o secret_a to_o we_o many_o king_n and_o prophet_n have_v desire_v to_o see_v and_o hear_v it_o and_o not_o at_o all_o have_v the_o happiness_n heaven_n and_o earth_n do_v sigh_v four_o thousand_o year_n after_o the_o blessing_n we_o possess_v but_o in_o the_o end_n only_o the_o last_o age_n do_v obtain_v it_o the_o jew_n see_v the_o wonder_n of_o god_n but_o obscure_o and_o through_o veil_n and_o shadow_n the_o gentile_n see_v they_o not_o at_o all_o be_v cover_v with_o a_o disinal_a night_n live_v without_o god_n and_o without_o hope_n this_o divine_a mystery_n appear_v at_o once_o in_o the_o end_n of_o time_n as_o a_o great_a light_n that_o shine_v forth_o sudden_o from_o heaven_n do_v dissipate_v the_o shadow_n of_o the_o one_o and_o dispel_v the_o darkness_n of_o the_o other_o change_v by_o its_o virtue_n the_o whole_a face_n of_o the_o universe_n in_o a_o moment_n it_o have_v particular_o show_v the_o riches_n of_o its_o glory_n among_o we_o have_v bring_v our_o father_n out_o of_o the_o horror_n of_o paganism_n which_o do_v once_o cover_v this_o whole_a land_n let_v we_o embrace_v therefore_o with_o all_o the_o affection_n of_o our_o soul_n this_o great_a and_o inestimable_a favour_n of_o the_o lord_n let_v we_o keep_v it_o pure_a and_o uncorupt_v without_o immix_v in_o it_o aught_o that_o be_v alien_a to_o it_o it_o be_v not_o only_o sufficient_a for_o our_o happiness_n it_o be_v even_o rich_a and_o abundant_a in_o glory_n they_o that_o will_v stuff_v it_o out_o with_o ceremony_n and_o service_n whether_o of_o moses_n teach_v or_o man_n invent_v as_o false_a teacher_n heretofore_o do_v and_o our_o adversary_n at_o this_o day_n do_v they_o understand_v not_o aright_o the_o inexhaustible_a opulency_n wherewith_o it_o overslow_v they_o obscure_v the_o resplendency_n of_o its_o heavenly_a glory_n by_o their_o addition_n they_o hide_v it_o and_o cover_v it_o again_o with_o the_o veil_n which_o jesus_n christ_n have_v rend_v in_o sunder_o let_v we_o say_v to_o such_o as_o propose_v they_o unto_o we_o we_o be_v content_v with_o the_o mystery_n which_o god_n have_v vouchsafe_v to_o manifest_v unto_o his_o saint_n it_o suffice_v for_o their_o bliss_n it_o will_v well_o suffice_v for_o we_o we_o do_v not_o desire_v any_o other_o riches_n than_o those_o which_o it_o abound_v with_o or_o any_o other_o glory_n than_o that_o which_o it_o shine_v withal_o it_o be_v enough_o that_o this_o jesus_n christ_n who_o fill_v it_o up_o be_v in_o we_o the_o hope_n of_o true_a glory_n there_o be_v no_o need_n to_o associate_v with_o he_o either_o moses_n or_o angel_n or_o saint_n but_o faithful_a brethren_n the_o secure_n of_o this_o mystery_n from_o the_o error_n of_o superstition_n be_v not_o all_o for_o the_o converse_v of_o it_o pure_a among_o we_o and_o place_v it_o in_o that_o glory_n which_o be_v due_a to_o it_o there_o must_v be_v a_o put_v far_o away_o the_o filth_n of_o vice_n and_o of_o carnal_a and_o earthly_a passion_n god_n have_v not_o light_v up_o this_o great_a sun_n among_o you_o that_o you_o shall_v continue_v to_o live_v ill_a and_o do_v the_o same_o work_n in_o such_o a_o bless_a light_n as_o be_v do_v in_o darkness_n far_o be_v it_o from_o he_o he_o have_v discover_v to_o you_o the_o mystery_n hide_v
it_o and_o for_o as_o much_o as_o in_o material_a edifice_n it_o be_v the_o foundation_n that_o sustain_v all_o the_o building_n thence_o it_o come_v that_o the_o scripture_n give_v that_o name_n to_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n as_o to_o he_o upon_o who_o this_o spiritual_a structure_n do_v entire_o depend_v other_o foundation_n say_v the_o apostle_n can_v not_o man_n lay_v 3.11_o 1_o cor._n 3.11_o than_o that_o which_o be_v lay_v even_o jesus_n christ_n and_o this_o the_o prophet_n foretell_v in_o say_v of_o he_o that_o god_n will_v set_v in_o zion_n a_o chief_a cornerstone_n 118.22_o isa_n 28.16_o psal_n 118.22_o elect_v and_o precious_a and_o that_o the_o stone_n which_o the_o bvilder_n reject_v shall_v be_v make_v head_n of_o the_o corner_n the_o apostle_n therefore_o desire_v to_o fortify_v his_o dear_a colossian_n against_o the_o danger_n of_o fall_v prosecute_a this_o figure_n so_o common_a in_o scripture_n command_v they_o to_o be_v build_v up_o in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o the_o same_o expression_n he_o make_v use_v of_o elsewhere_o as_o when_o he_o say_v that_o we_o be_v build_v upon_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n 21._o eph._n 2.20_o 21._o jesus_n christ_n himself_o be_v the_o chief_a cornerstone_n it_o who_o say_v he_o all_o the_o building_n proportion_v and_o fit_o set_v together_o rise_v up_o unto_o a_o holy_a temple_n in_o the_o lord_n what_o be_v it_o then_o to_o be_v build_v up_o in_o jesus_n christ_n dear_a brethren_n we_o say_v a_o house_n be_v build_v on_o a_o rock_n when_o a_o rock_n be_v the_o foundation_n that_o bear_v and_o sustain_v it_o whole_o a_o soul_n be_v build_v in_o jesus_n christ_n when_o it_o whole_o rely_v upon_o he_o so_o as_o its_o faith_n its_o hope_n its_o love_n and_o the_o other_o part_n of_o its_o mystical_a structure_n be_v all_o set_v upon_o he_o and_o immediate_o fasten_v to_o he_o it_o believe_v the_o gospel_n because_o it_o be_v the_o word_n of_o christ_n be_v assure_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n because_o they_o be_v expiate_v by_o christ_n it_o expect_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n because_o he_o purchase_v it_o love_v neighbour_n because_o they_o be_v his_o workmanship_n meek_o bear_v affliction_n because_o it_o be_v a_o part_n of_o his_o cross_n in_o sum_n lay_v and_o settle_v upon_o he_o alone_o the_o design_n the_o thought_n the_o enjoyment_n and_o the_o expectation_n wherein_o consist_v both_o its_o present_a life_n and_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v one_o so_o build_v up_o in_o jesus_n christ_n be_v right_a that_o wise_a man_n commend_v by_o our_o saviour_n own_o mouth_n 2d_o mat._n 7.24_o 2d_o who_o build_v his_o house_n on_o a_o rock_n so_o as_o no_o violence_n be_v able_a to_o effect_v its_o fall_n for_o indeed_o what_o can_v overthrow_v a_o soul_n seat_v on_o this_o rock_n of_o age_n which_o be_v so_o firm_a and_o unmoveable_a for_o ever_o where_o be_v the_o tentation_n or_o the_o persecution_n that_o can_v beat_v it_o down_o what_o be_v build_v upon_o this_o foundation_n be_v not_o subject_a to_o natural_a accident_n it_o be_v a_o celestial_a and_o a_o eternal_a edisice_n but_o the_o misery_n of_o man_n and_o the_o true_a cause_n of_o their_o weakness_n and_o ruin_n be_v that_o they_o build_v elsewhere_o either_o whole_o or_o for_o the_o great_a part_n the_o world_n be_v the_o ground_n whereon_o they_o set_v and_o raise_v up_o the_o design_n of_o their_o life_n and_o this_o ground_n be_v nought_o but_o weak_a and_o float_a sand_n the_o first_o force_n that_o assault_v they_o bring_v they_o down_o and_o their_o fall_n say_v our_o saviour_n be_v great_a last_o the_o apostle_n express_v in_o proper_a term_n what_o he_o have_v represent_v under_o these_o two_o metaphor_n add_v and_o establish_v in_o faith_n for_o it_o be_v proper_o by_o faith_n that_o we_o be_v root_v in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o it_o be_v by_o it_o also_o that_o we_o be_v found_v and_o build_v up_o in_o he_o all_o these_o phrase_n signify_v only_o the_o spiritual_a union_n and_o conjunction_n which_o we_o have_v with_o the_o lord_n the_o sole_a tie_n whereof_o faith_n be_v let_v we_o labour_v therefore_o continual_o to_o confirm_v our_o faith_n if_o we_o will_v resist_v the_o enemy_n let_v we_o meditate_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n study_v all_o its_o mystery_n taste_v the_o excellency_n of_o it_o let_v we_o careful_o hear_v and_o read_v that_o word_n wherein_o god_n have_v reveal_v it_o to_o we_o by_o it_o faith_n have_v its_o be_v as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o 10.17_o rom._n 10.17_o faith_n come_v of_o hear_v and_o bear_v of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n whence_o you_o may_v judge_n how_o contrary_a to_o the_o apostle_n injunction_n the_o command_n of_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n be_v who_o will_v not_o grant_v that_o the_o faithful_a shall_v read_v scripture_n how_o shall_v they_o be_v confirm_v in_o faith_n if_o they_o have_v no_o commerce_n with_o this_o sacred_a word_n the_o only_a parent_n and_o nurse_n of_o faith_n how_o again_o can_v they_o without_o it_o acquit_v themselves_o in_o that_o which_o the_o apostle_n command_v in_o the_o second_o place_n even_o that_o we_o abound_v in_o faith_n it_o be_v not_o enough_o that_o we_o be_v establish_v in_o it_o that_o we_o have_v of_o it_o for_o necessity_n he_o will_v have_v we_o furnish_v even_o unto_o plenty_n possess_v of_o a_o great_a and_o rich_a measure_n of_o it_o have_v this_o sacred_a light_n to_o go_v on_o still_o increase_n and_o augment_v as_o he_o say_v elsewhere_o from_o faith_n to_o faith_n some_o be_v of_o the_o mind_n that_o this_o word_n must_v be_v reser_v not_o single_o to_o the_o thing_n but_o also_o to_o the_o sentiment_n that_o we_o have_v of_o it_o as_o if_o the_o apostle_n meaning_n be_v when_o he_o speak_v of_o abound_v in_o faith_n that_o we_o shall_v account_v ourselves_o to_o have_v abundant_o in_o the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n christ_n alone_o all_o the_o saving-knowledg_n we_o can_v desire_v without_o need_v the_o addition_n of_o aught_o any_o other_o way_n this_o exposition_n be_v elegant_a and_o ingenious_a and_o very_o pertinent_a to_o the_o apostle_n design_n but_o because_o it_o be_v follow_v by_o few_o and_o the_o former_a be_v more_o simple_a i_o will_v not_o insist_v upon_o it_o in_o fine_a the_o apostle_n add_v in_o the_o three_o and_o last_o place_n give_v of_o thanks_o abound_v in_o faith_n say_v he_o with_o thanksgiving_n his_o scope_n be_v that_o we_o do_v tender_o resent_v the_o excellency_n and_o plenty_n of_o the_o benefit_n which_o be_v communicate_v to_o we_o by_o the_o gospel_n and_o do_v remember_v the_o spring_n whence_o they_o flow_v to_o wit_n the_o sole_a grace_n of_o god_n who_o take_v we_o out_o of_o the_o darkness_n of_o error_n and_o ignorance_n wherein_o we_o be_v plunge_v have_v make_v we_o enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o light_n by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n that_o we_o may_v continual_o render_v he_o our_o grateful_a acknowledgement_n of_o it_o beside_o that_o this_o duty_n be_v most_o reasonable_a of_o itself_o it_o be_v also_o necessary_a to_o ensure_v the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n unto_o we_o for_o as_o on_o the_o one_o hand_n god_n augment_v his_o gift_n to_o the_o thankful_a so_o he_o take_v they_o away_o from_o the_o unthankful_a withdraw_v his_o light_n from_o their_o soul_n and_o give_v they_o up_o to_o themselves_o as_o you_o know_v he_o threaten_v ingrateful_a church_n to_o take_v his_o candlestick_n from_o they_o and_o the_o apostle_n inform_v we_o elsewhere_o that_o to_o they_o who_o receive_v not_o the_o love_n of_o the_o truth_n he_o send_v the_o efficacy_n of_o error_n so_o as_o they_o believe_v a_o lie_n which_o be_v the_o most_o dreadful_a punishment_n wherewith_o he_o avenge_v himself_o on_o the_o iniquity_n of_o man_n dear_a brethren_n that_o we_o fall_v not_o into_o so_o dismal_a a_o judgement_n let_v we_o possess_v this_o treasure_n of_o knowledge_n which_o god_n have_v give_v we_o in_o his_o son_n with_o all_o the_o gratitude_n we_o can_v humble_o bless_v he_o for_o that_o he_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o impart_v a_o thing_n so_o precious_a and_o of_o such_o saving-importance_n unto_o we_o to_o we_o i_o say_v who_o be_v so_o unworthy_a of_o it_o let_v it_o be_v all_o our_o love_n and_o all_o our_o glory_n let_v other_o boast_v of_o their_o might_n and_o their_o skill_n of_o their_o riches_n and_o their_o greatness_n as_o for_o we_o glory_n we_o only_o in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o of_o his_o holy_a gospel_n the_o sole_a supreme_a happiness_n of_o man_n let_v we_o be_v jealous_a of_o this_o holy_a doctrine_n keep_v it_o pure_a and_o sincere_a and_o careful_o take_v heed_n of_o the_o leaven_n of_o superstition_n and_o error_n let_v we_o be_v content_a with_o our_o lord_n jesus_n
good_a thing_n so_o necessary_a for_o you_o if_o you_o have_v it_o not_o hitherto_o ask_v it_o of_o god_n incessant_o with_o prayer_n and_o tear_n and_o quit_v he_o not_o before_o you_o have_v obtain_v it_o if_o you_o have_v it_o thank_v he_o for_o it_o more_o than_o for_o all_o the_o good_n of_o the_o universe_n and_o make_v account_n that_o in_o give_v you_o charity_n he_o have_v give_v you_o the_o life_n the_o kingdom_n and_o the_o crown_n of_o heaven_n exercise_v this_o precious_a gift_n continual_o let_v there_o be_v none_o of_o your_o neighbour_n without_o feel_v of_o it_o do_v good_a to_o all_o communicate_v what_o you_o have_v receive_v the_o light_n of_o your_o knowledge_n to_o the_o ignorant_a the_o succour_n of_o your_o good_a office_n to_o the_o afflict_a the_o sweetness_n of_o your_o patience_n to_o enemy_n the_o consolation_n of_o your_o visit_n to_o the_o sick_a the_o assistance_n of_o your_o alm_n to_o the_o needy_a the_o example_n of_o your_o innocence_n to_o all_o with_o who_o you_o converse_v but_o have_v a_o particular_a care_n of_o saint_n the_o member_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n who_o serve_v he_o here_o with_o you_o and_o how_o poor_a soever_o they_o be_v have_v yet_o be_v redeem_v with_o his_o blood_n and_o predestinate_v to_o his_o glory_n as_o well_o as_o you_o dear_a brethren_n your_o labour_n shall_v not_o be_v in_o vain_a your_o charity_n shall_v bring_v forth_o its_o fruit_n in_o their_o season_n with_o a_o most_o abundant_a usury_n for_o terrene_a and_o perish_v good_a thing_n which_o you_o shall_v have_v sow_v here_o below_o you_o shall_v one_o day_n reap_v on_o high_a those_o that_o be_v celestial_a and_o immortal_a for_o a_o little_a bread_n and_o a_o little_a money_n that_o you_o shall_v now_o give_v to_o jesus_n christ_n you_o shall_v receive_v from_o his_o liberal_a hand_n the_o delight_n of_o paradise_n and_o the_o treasure_n of_o eternity_n this_o be_v the_o hope_n which_o be_v reserve_v for_o you_o in_o the_o heaven_n it_o be_v not_o the_o word_n of_o weak_a and_o vain_a man_n that_o have_v promise_v it_o to_o you_o you_o have_v hear_v by_o the_o gospel_n the_o word_n of_o truth_n which_o can_v lie_v and_o as_o so_o magnificent_a a_o hope_n shall_v inflame_v our_o charity_n so_o shall_v it_o comfort_v our_o patience_n and_o render_v it_o invincible_a under_o the_o cross_n to_o which_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n do_v subject_v we_o consider_v a_o little_a what_o the_o man_n of_o the_o world_n do_v and_o suffer_v for_o uncertain_a hope_n that_o whirl_v in_o the_o air_n float_n on_o the_o sea_n and_o depend_v upon_o the_o wind_n and_o fortune_n to_o how_o many_o danger_n they_o expose_v themselves_o to_o what_o travail_n and_o disquiet_v they_o condemn_v themselves_o voluntary_o pass_v night_n and_o day_n in_o a_o most_o laborious_a servitude_n for_o a_o imaginary_a good_a that_o neither_o yet_o be_v nor_o perhaps_o shall_v ever_o be_v and_o which_o how_o happy_a soever_o the_o success_n of_o their_o design_n may_v be_v they_o shall_v not_o enjoy_v at_o most_o but_o during_o some_o year_n only_o christian_n shall_v it_o be_v say_v that_o you_o have_v less_o zeal_n for_o heaven_n than_o these_o people_n have_v for_o earth_n their_o hope_n be_v doubtful_a you_o be_v assure_v they_o depend_v on_o the_o will_n of_o man_n and_o the_o inconstancy_n of_o element_n you_o be_v in_o heaven_n pursue_v then_o generous_o so_o high_a and_o glorious_a a_o design_n and_o since_o your_o hope_n be_v in_o heaven_n have_v incessant_o heart_n affection_n and_o think_v there_o regard_v no_o more_o either_o flesh_n or_o earth_n it_o be_v not_o here_o your_o bliss_n be_v jesus_n christ_n have_v seat_v it_o on_o high_a at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n in_o the_o palace_n of_o his_o holiness_n let_v this_o excellent_a hope_n sweeten_v all_o the_o evil_a you_o suffer_v here_o below_o if_o you_o be_v not_o at_o ease_n here_o if_o you_o be_v despise_v if_o you_o have_v no_o part_n in_o the_o wealth_n or_o honour_n of_o the_o world_n think_v that_o in_o like_a manner_n neither_o be_v it_o here_o that_o jesus_n christ_n have_v promise_v you_o the_o reward_n of_o your_o piety_n that_o heaven_n which_o you_o see_v so_o constant_a and_o immutable_a keep_v they_o faithful_o for_o you_o you_o shall_v there_o receive_v one_o day_n the_o honour_n the_o glory_n and_o the_o dignity_n you_o now_o breath_n after_o not_o to_o possess_v they_o during_o some_o miserable_a month_n as_o worldling_n enjoy_v their_o pretend_a riches_n but_o eternal_o with_o a_o perfect_a and_o unspeakable_a contentment_n in_o the_o bless_a communion_n of_o saint_n of_o angel_n and_o of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o lord_n of_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o to_o who_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o only_a true_a god_n bless_v for_o ever_o be_v honour_n and_o glory_n to_o age_n of_o age_n amen_n the_o ii_o sermon_n col_fw-fr i._o ver._n vi_o vii_o viii_o verse_n vi_o the_o gospel_n which_o be_v come_v unto_o you_o as_o also_o it_o be_v into_o all_o the_o world_n and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n as_o it_o do_v also_o in_o you_o since_o the_o day_n you_o hear_v and_o know_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o truth_n vii_o as_o also_o you_o have_v learn_v of_o epaphras_n our_o dear_a fellow_n servant_n who_o be_v a_o faithful_a minister_n of_o christ_n for_o you_o viii_o who_o also_o have_v declare_v unto_o we_o your_o charity_n which_o you_o have_v in_o the_o spirit_n dear_o brethren_n the_o gospel_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o most_o excellent_a and_o most_o admirable_a doctrine_n that_o be_v ever_o publish_v in_o the_o universe_n it_o be_v the_o grand_a mystery_n of_o god_n the_o wisdom_n of_o angel_n and_o man_n the_o glory_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o happiness_n of_o the_o earth_n it_o be_v the_o only_a seed_n of_o immortality_n the_o perfection_n of_o our_o nature_n the_o light_n of_o our_o understanding_n and_o the_o sanctity_n of_o our_o affection_n there_o be_v no_o philosophy_n or_o other_o discipline_n but_o this_o alone_a that_o be_v able_a to_o deliver_v we_o from_o the_o slavery_n of_o devil_n and_o make_v we_o child_n of_o the_o most_o high_a it_o be_v this_o sole_o that_o true_o purify_v we_o from_o the_o filth_n of_o sin_n and_o clothe_v we_o with_o a_o complete_a righteousness_n that_o pluck_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o death_n and_o hell_n and_o give_v we_o access_n to_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n there_o to_o receive_v of_o his_o bounty_n life_n and_o supreme_a felicity_n all_o other_o religion_n invent_v and_o follow_v by_o flesh_n and_o blood_n be_v way_n of_o perdition_n discipline_n of_o error_n and_o vanity_n that_o present_a themselves_o to_o poor_a man_n in_o the_o thick_a darkness_n of_o their_o ignorance_n as_o those_o seduce_a fire_n that_o sometime_o abuse_v traveller_n during_o the_o obscurity_n of_o the_o night_n lead_v they_o into_o the_o deep_n of_o death_n and_o eternal_a malediction_n the_o law_n itself_o though_o come_v from_o on_o high_a be_v nevertheless_o as_o much_o beneath_o the_o dignity_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o sinai_n be_v beneath_o heaven_n and_o moses_n beneath_o jesus_n christ_n the_o law_n affright_v conscience_n the_o gospel_n assure_v they_o the_o one_o slay_v the_o sinner_n the_o other_o raise_v he_o up_o again_o the_o one_o make_v grace_n be_v desire_v the_o other_o make_v it_o be_v enjoy_v the_o one_o present_v the_o shadow_n and_o figure_n of_o the_o truth_n the_o other_o give_v we_o the_o lively_a image_n and_o very_a body_n thereof_o whence_o you_o may_v judge_v my_o brethren_n how_o much_o it_o concern_v we_o to_o know_v so_o save_v and_o divine_a a_o doctrine_n that_o we_o may_v embrace_v and_o obey_v it_o since_o the_o repose_n and_o happiness_n of_o our_o soul_n stand_v on_o it_o which_o we_o shall_v unprofitable_o seek_v any_o other_o where_o it_o be_v to_o inflame_v we_o with_o a_o ardent_a desire_n of_o this_o holy_a and_o bless_a knowledge_n that_o the_o apostle_n st._n paul_n propose_v to_o we_o so_o often_o in_o his_o epistle_n the_o praise_n of_o the_o gospel_n scarce_o ever_o name_v it_o without_o add_v present_o something_a to_o its_o commendation_n as_o the_o custom_n be_v of_o those_o that_o love_v ardent_o never_o to_o speak_v of_o that_o they_o love_v without_o give_v it_o some_o elegy_n that_o testify_v both_o its_o excellency_n and_o their_o passion_n such_o be_v the_o manner_n of_o our_o st._n paul_n towards_o the_o gospel_n of_o his_o master_n he_o have_v his_o soul_n so_o full_a of_o the_o love_n and_o admiration_n of_o this_o heavenly_a doctrine_n that_o he_o can_v neither_o pronounce_v nor_o write_v the_o name_n of_o it_o but_o he_o accompany_v it_o with_o praise_n as_o the_o just_a and_o due_a mark_n of_o its_o dignity_n we_o have_v
so_o as_o it_o be_v declare_v in_o the_o gospel_n not_o in_o error_n and_o in_o fiction_n and_o lie_v as_o in_o false_a religion_n nor_o in_o shadow_n and_o in_o figure_n as_o in_o the_o law_n of_o moses_n but_o naked_o and_o simple_o as_o it_o be_v in_o itself_o of_o these_o three_o exposition_n all_o good_a and_o convenient_a the_o first_o be_v to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o colossian_n the_o second_o to_o that_o of_o epaphras_n their_o pastor_n and_o the_o three_o to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o gospel_n itself_o but_o as_o to_o epaphras_n he_o speak_v of_o he_o by_o name_n in_o the_o two_o last_o verse_n of_o this_o text_n which_o make_v the_o second_o part_n of_o it_o and_o to_o commend_v he_o to_o the_o colossian_n and_o win_v he_o their_o heart_n and_o respect_n he_o give_v a_o excellent_a testimony_n of_o his_o fidelity_n his_o candour_n and_o his_o goodness_n as_o also_o say_v he_o you_o have_v learn_v of_o epaphras_n our_o dear_a fellow-servant_n who_o be_v a_o faithful_a minister_n of_o christ_n for_o you_o who_o also_o have_v declare_v unto_o we_o your_o charity_n which_o you_o have_v in_o the_o spirit_n this_o holy_a apostle_n know_v how_o much_o it_o concern_v church_n for_o their_o edification_n to_o have_v a_o good_a opinion_n of_o their_o pastor_n and_o with_o what_o artifices_fw-la the_o enemy_n labour_v ordinary_o to_o decry_v the_o faithful_a servant_n of_o god_n and_o ruin_v their_o reputation_n among_o their_o flock_n therefore_o it_o be_v that_o he_o here_o exalt_v epaphras_n as_o his_o piety_n deserve_v and_o to_o take_v out_o of_o the_o colossian_n all_o suspicion_n against_o the_o purity_n of_o his_o teach_n advertise_v they_o express_o that_o the_o doctrine_n they_o have_v learn_v of_o he_o be_v in_o truth_n the_o same_o gospel_n of_o which_o he_o have_v speak_v and_o from_o this_o great_a care_n the_o apostle_n have_v of_o epaphras_n reputation_n the_o minister_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v learn_v to_o set_v themselves_o the_o best_a they_o can_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o their_o people_n abstain_v not_o from_o evil_n only_o but_o also_o from_o its_o appearance_n and_o whatsoever_o may_v make_v they_o to_o be_v suspect_v of_o it_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o to_o approve_v the_o goodness_n of_o our_o life_n to_o our_o own_o conscience_n we_o must_v also_o if_o it_o may_v be_v content_v the_o judgement_n of_o our_o neighbour_n innocence_n be_v necessary_a for_o ourselves_o and_o reputation_n for_o other_o and_o since_o it_o serve_v to_o edify_v they_o we_o be_v evident_o oblige_v to_o preserve_v not_o our_o own_o only_a but_o also_o the_o reputation_n of_o our_o fellow-brethren_n who_o god_n have_v settle_v in_o the_o same_o charge_n for_o if_o we_o bite_v and_o rend_v one_o another_o who_o see_v not_o but_o the_o particular_a reproach_n of_o each_o one_o will_v be_v the_o common_a infamy_n and_o ruin_n of_o we_o all_o but_o since_o the_o reputation_n of_o pastor_n be_v a_o public_a good_a which_o tend_v to_o the_o edification_n of_o the_o whole_a church_n you_o see_v again_o that_o each_o faithful_a person_n owe_v it_o a_o particular_a respect_n and_o that_o the_o crime_n of_o those_o who_o violate_v it_o unjust_o be_v a_o kind_n of_o sacrilege_n it_o be_v a_o rob_n of_o the_o church_n and_o steal_v from_o it_o it_o be_v edification_n to_o black_a by_o calumny_n and_o detraction_n the_o life_n and_o doctrine_n of_o they_o that_o serve_v it_o or_o to_o expose_v they_o to_o laughter_n and_o contempt_n by_o scoffing_n and_o revile_n but_o to_o return_v to_o epaphras_n the_o apostle_n crow_v he_o with_o two_o or_o three_o excellent_a eulogy_n first_o he_o call_v he_o his_o dear_a fellow-servant_n admire_v i_o beseech_v you_o the_o candour_n and_o the_o goodness_n the_o humility_n and_o the_o modesty_n of_o this_o holy_a man_n his_o candour_n for_o whereas_o ordinary_o there_o be_v jealousy_n between_o person_n of_o the_o same_o faculty_n st._n paul_n contrary_o acknowledge_v and_o exalt_v the_o gift_n and_o virtue_n of_o this_o servant_n of_o god._n his_o goodness_n for_o he_o tender_o love_v he_o as_o every_o where_o else_o he_o plain_o show_v that_o of_o all_o man_n there_o be_v none_o he_o more_o affect_v than_o the_o faithful_a minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n his_o humility_n last_o in_o that_o be_v raise_v on_o the_o throne_n of_o the_o apostolic_a dignity_n the_o high_a in_o the_o church_n he_o make_v epaphras_n as_o one_o may_v say_v to_o sit_v there_o with_o he_o own_v he_o for_o his_o fellow_n next_o he_o term_v he_o a_o minister_n of_o christ_n it_o be_v much_o to_o be_v fellow-servant_n with_o st._n paul_n but_o it_o be_v much_o more_o to_o be_v the_o minister_n of_o christ_n the_o lord_n of_o glory_n the_o head_n of_o the_o church_n the_o sovereign_a monarch_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n judge_n with_o what_o reason_n some_o of_o our_o adversary_n mock_v at_o the_o title_n we_o assume_v qualify_a ourselves_o minister_n of_o christ_n or_o of_o his_o gospel_n since_o it_o be_v the_o word_n that_o the_o apostle_n use_v here_o express_o to_o signify_v that_o holy_a charge_n which_o god_n have_v call_v we_o unto_o but_o he_o do_v not_o term_n epaphras_n simple_o a_o minister_n of_o christ_n he_o say_v moreover_o that_o he_o be_v a_o faithful_a minister_n the_o quality_n of_o minister_n be_v common_a to_o he_o with_o many_o other_o the_o praise_n of_o faithfulness_n with_o few_o it_o be_v all_o that_o the_o apostle_n do_v require_v in_o a_o good_a steward_n of_o the_o house_n of_o god._n 2._o 1_o cor._n 4.1_o 2._o let_v each_o one_o hold_v we_o say_v he_o for_o minister_n of_o christ_n and_o steward_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o god._n moreover_o it_o be_v require_v in_o steward_n that_o each_o one_o be_v find_v faithful_a to_o have_v the_o praise_n thereof_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o lord_n must_v first_o seek_v the_o glory_n of_o his_o master_n and_o not_o his_o own_o and_o second_o keep_v close_o to_o his_o order_n without_o hide_v from_o or_o envy_v to_o his_o sheep_n any_o of_o the_o thing_n commit_v to_o he_o for_o their_o edification_n without_o set_v before_o they_o ought_v of_o his_o own_o invention_n beyond_o or_o against_o the_o will_n of_o the_o chief_a shepherd_n but_o though_o all_o these_o good_a quality_n great_o recommend_v epaphras_n to_o the_o colossian_n he_o add_v yet_o another_o which_o no_o less_o than_o the_o rest_n oblige_v they_o tender_o to_o love_v and_o cherish_v he_o namely_o that_o he_o employ_v the_o master_n talent_n to_o their_o edification_n he_o be_v say_v he_o a_o faithful_a minister_n of_o christ_n for_o you_o they_o ought_v therefore_o to_o love_v he_o both_o for_o the_o dignity_n of_o his_o office_n and_o for_o the_o profit_n that_o come_v in_o to_o they_o thereby_o for_o though_o we_o be_v oblige_v to_o love_v and_o respect_v all_o the_o faithful_a servant_n of_o god_n in_o general_a yet_o there_o be_v no_o doubt_n but_o we_o owe_v a_o particular_a affection_n and_o reverence_n to_o those_o who_o peculiar_o consecrate_v their_o ministry_n to_o our_o edification_n in_o fine_a the_o apostle_n tell_v they_o that_o this_o holy_a servant_n of_o god_n have_v advertise_v he_o of_o the_o pure_a and_o spiritual_a love_n they_o bear_v he_o he_o have_v declare_v to_o we_o say_v he_o that_o be_v both_o to_o he_o and_o to_o timothy_n your_o charity_n which_o you_o have_v in_o spirit_n i_o count_v that_o by_o charity_n he_o mean_v here_o not_o in_o general_n the_o christian_a virtue_n which_o we_o ordinary_o call_v by_o this_o name_n for_o of_o the_o charity_n of_o the_o colossian_n so_o understand_v he_o have_v already_o speak_v in_o the_o four_o verse_n but_o the_o affection_n these_o faithful_a people_n have_v for_o st._n paul_n and_o he_o call_v it_o a_o charity_n or_o love_n in_o spirit_n that_o be_v spiritual_a because_o it_o be_v found_v upon_o the_o spirit_n and_o not_o upon_o the_o flesh_n upon_o the_o interest_n of_o heaven_n and_o not_o of_o earth_n and_o here_o consider_v i_o beseech_v you_o how_o dextrous_a and_o industrious_a epaphras_n be_v to_o knit_v spiritual_a friendship_n the_o colossian_n have_v never_o see_v st._n paul_n it_o be_v he_o without_o doubt_n that_o have_v recount_v to_o they_o the_o excellent_a virtue_n and_o piety_n of_o this_o great_a man_n and_o by_o this_o mean_v enkindle_v in_o their_o soul_n that_o holy_a and_o spiritual_a charity_n they_o have_v for_o he_o and_o see_v again_o how_o by_o the_o relation_n he_o make_v to_o the_o apostle_n of_o the_o love_n these_o believer_n bear_v he_o he_o possess_v his_o soul_n with_o a_o reciprocal_a affection_n towards_o they_o o_o holy_a and_o bless_a tongue_n that_o sowe_v nothing_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a but_o charity_n and_o love_n how_o far_o nowadays_o from_o thy_o candour_n and_o sincere_a goodness_n
groan_v repair_v this_o disorder_n comfort_v she_o with_o your_o pious_a tear_n who_o you_o have_v sad_a by_o your_o vain_a pleasure_n break_v with_o the_o world_n have_v no_o more_o commerce_n but_o with_o the_o child_n of_o god._n remember_v you_o have_v the_o honour_n to_o be_v the_o body_n of_o jesus_n christ_n how_o be_v it_o that_o you_o have_v no_o horror_n at_o defile_v in_o the_o ordure_n of_o sin_n and_o vanity_n those_o member_n which_o be_v consecrate_v to_o the_o son_n of_o god_n wash_v with_o his_o blood_n sanctify_v by_o his_o word_n and_o baptize_v with_o his_o spirit_n the_o church_n beside_o this_o purity_n of_o life_n which_o its_o edification_n require_v of_o you_o at_o all_o time_n do_v particular_o at_o the_o present_a demand_v of_o you_o the_o succour_n of_o your_o alm_n for_o the_o refreshment_n of_o its_o poor_a member_n their_o number_n and_o their_o necessity_n increase_v daily_o let_v your_o charity_n be_v augment_v after_o the_o same_o proportion_n let_v it_o relieve_v the_o indigence_n of_o some_o let_v it_o allay_v the_o passion_n of_o other_o let_v it_o extinguish_v enmity_n and_o hatred_n among_o we_o all_o let_v it_o seek_v not_o only_o to_o those_o who_o you_o have_v wrong_v but_o even_o to_o they_o that_o have_v offend_v you_o without_o cause_n that_o henceforth_o you_o may_v true_o be_v the_o body_n of_o the_o lord_n his_o church_n holy_a and_o unblamable_a have_v no_o spot_n nor_o wrinkle_n nor_o any_o such_o thing_n patient_a and_o generous_a in_o affliction_n humble_a and_o modest_a in_o prosperity_n crown_v with_o good_a work_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o our_o great_a saviour_n the_o edification_n of_o man_n and_o your_o own_o salvation_n amen_n the_o fourteen_o sermon_n col_fw-fr i._o verse_n xxv_o xxvi_o xxvii_o verse_n xxv_o of_o which_o church_n i_o have_v be_v make_v a_o minister_n according_a to_o the_o dispensation_n of_o god_n which_o have_v be_v give_v i_o towards_o you_o to_o fullfil_v the_o word_n of_o god._n xxvi_o even_o the_o secret_a which_o have_v be_v hide_v from_o all_o age_n and_o generation_n but_o have_v now_o be_v manifest_v to_o his_o saint_n xxvii_o to_o who_o god_n will_v give_v to_o know_v what_o be_v the_o riches_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o this_o secret_a among_o the_o gentile_n which_o be_v christ_n in_o you_o the_o hope_n of_o glory_n the_o church_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o fair_a and_o most_o glorious_a state_n that_o ever_o exi_v in_o the_o world_n a_o state_n form_v in_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n before_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o heaven_n found_v on_o the_o cross_n of_o his_o son_n in_o the_o fullness_n of_o time_n govern_v by_o the_o father_n of_o eternity_n enliven_v by_o his_o spirit_n the_o most_o prize_a of_o his_o jewel_n the_o last_o end_n of_o his_o work_n and_o the_o only_a scope_n of_o all_o his_o marvel_n it_o be_v a_o state_n not_o mortal_a and_o corruptible_a as_o those_o of_o the_o earth_n but_o firm_a and_o everlasting_a situate_v above_o the_o sun_n and_o moon_n and_o see_v all_o other_o thing_n roll_n under_o its_o foot_n in_o continual_a change_n without_o be_v subject_n to_o their_o vanity_n it_o be_v the_o only_a society_n against_o which_o neither_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n nor_o the_o revolution_n of_o time_n shall_v at_o all_o prevail_v it_o be_v the_o house_n of_o the_o live_a god_n the_o temple_n of_o his_o holiness_n the_o pillar_n of_o his_o truth_n the_o dwelling-place_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o glory_n whence_o it_o come_v that_o one_o of_o the_o prophet_n long_v ago_o contemplate_v it_o in_o spirit_n cry_v out_o transport_v and_o in_o ecstasy_n honourable_a be_v the_o thing_n 87.3_o psal_n 87.3_o that_o be_v speak_v of_o thou_o o_o city_n of_o god._n but_o among_o its_o other_o glory_n this_o in_o my_o opinion_n be_v none_o of_o the_o least_o that_o god_n will_v employ_v the_o hand_n the_o sweat_n and_o the_o blood_n of_o his_o apostle_n for_o the_o erect_n of_o it_o it_o be_v for_o the_o church_n that_o he_o make_v and_o form_v these_o great_a man_n it_o be_v for_o the_o same_o that_o he_o pour_v into_o their_o soul_n all_o the_o riches_n of_o heaven_n and_o as_o they_o have_v receive_v they_o for_o the_o church_n service_n so_o they_o lay_v they_o out_o faithful_o and_o cheerful_o in_o it_o yea_o to_o such_o a_o degree_n that_o they_o count_v it_o a_o great_a honour_n to_o suffer_v on_o its_o occasion_n they_o bless_v the_o reproach_n that_o they_o receive_v for_o edify_v of_o it_o we_o late_o hear_v s._n paul_n the_o most_o excellent_a of_o those_o divine_a man_n protest_v that_o he_o rejoice_v in_o his_o suffering_n and_o affliction_n for_o the_o church_n and_o now_o in_o the_o text_n we_o have_v read_v he_o go_v on_o and_o say_v that_o he_o be_v the_o minister_n of_o the_o church_n what_o and_o how_o admirable_a must_v that_o happy_a republic_n be_v who_o minister_n and_o servitor_n s._n paul_n be_v the_o great_a of_o man_n one_o of_o the_o masterpiece_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o wonder_n of_o the_o earth_n but_o beside_o his_o design_v to_o justify_v by_o these_o word_n the_o joy_n he_o have_v in_o suffer_v for_o the_o church_n as_o minister_v of_o it_o he_o will_v also_o find_v the_o liberty_n he_o take_v to_o make_v remonstrance_n to_o the_o colossian_n and_o authorise_v his_o doctrine_n against_o the_o error_n which_o seducer_n be_v sow_v among_o they_o for_o this_o cause_n he_o enlarge_v on_o this_o matter_n and_o magnify_v his_o ministry_n first_o he_o represent_v unto_o they_o the_o foundation_n of_o it_o namely_o the_o call_v of_o god_n and_o the_o object_n of_o it_o that_o be_v those_z towards_z he_o ought_v to_o exercise_v it_o and_o the_o end_n of_o it_o in_o verse_n 25._o in_o these_o word_n i_o have_v be_v make_v a_o minister_n of_o the_o church_n according_a to_o the_o dispensation_n of_o god_n which_o have_v be_v give_v i_o towards_o you_o to_o fullfil_v the_o word_n of_o god._n after_o this_o in_o the_o follow_a verse_n he_o extoll_v the_o subject_n about_o which_o the_o labour_n of_o this_o ministry_n be_v to_o be_v to_o wit_n the_o word_n of_o god_n say_v that_o it_o be_v the_o mystery_n which_o have_v be_v hide_v from_o all_o age_n and_o generation_n but_o which_o have_v now_o say_v he_o be_v manifest_v to_o the_o saint_n last_o he_o add_v in_o the_o last_o verse_n the_o efficacy_n of_o this_o divine_a secret_a towards_o the_o gentile_n and_o declare_v in_o one_o wherein_o it_o consist_v namely_o in_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n he_o be_v the_o whole_a matter_n and_o substance_n of_o this_o great_a mystery_n god_n say_v he_o will_v give_v the_o saint_n to_o know_v what_o be_v the_o riches_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o this_o mystery_n among_o the_o gentile_n which_o be_v christ_n in_o you_o the_o hope_n of_o glory_n these_o be_v the_o three_o point_n which_o we_o purpose_v to_o handle_v in_o this_o action_n if_o the_o lord_n permit_v the_o ministry_n of_o paul_n the_o mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o riches_n of_o its_o glory_n towards_o the_o gentile_n the_o subject_n be_v great_a the_o time_n short_a and_o our_o ability_n small_a may_v it_o please_v god_n to_o supply_v our_o defect_n by_o the_o abundance_n of_o his_o spirit_n so_o powerful_o strengthen_v and_o multiply_v the_o word_n of_o our_o mouth_n in_o your_o heart_n that_o notwithstanding_o their_o scantiness_n and_o poverty_n they_o may_v yet_o administer_v food_n for_o your_o soul_n even_o as_o sometime_o by_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o blessing_n seven_o loaf_n and_o a_o few_o little_a fish_n as_o you_o hear_v not_o long_o ago_o suffice_v to_o satiate_v a_o great_a multitude_n as_o for_o the_o first_o of_o these_o three_o point_n the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o the_o church_n do_v say_v of_o which_o i_o have_v be_v make_v a_o minister_n according_a to_o the_o dispensation_n of_o god_n which_o have_v be_v give_v i_o towards_o you_o to_o fullfil_v the_o word_n of_o god._n upon_o which_o we_o have_v four_o thing_n to_o consider_v first_o the_o quality_n of_o the_o apostle_n office_n which_o he_o term_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o church_n second_o the_o the_o title_n to_o this_o office_n found_v on_o the_o dispensation_n god_n have_v give_v he_o three_o the_o object_n of_o the_o execution_n of_o this_o office_n which_o he_o express_v by_o say_v towards_o you_o that_o be_v towards_o you_o gentile_n as_o we_o shall_v show_v anon_o and_o in_o the_o four_o place_n the_o function_n and_o the_o proximate_a end_n of_o this_o office_n which_o he_o declare_v to_o we_o in_o those_o word_n to_o fullfil_v the_o word_n of_o god._n observe_v then_o brethren_n first_o of_o all_o how_o this_o holy_a apostle_n to_o express_v the_o office_n to_o which_o god_n have_v
threaten_v we_o how_o have_v thou_o the_o insolency_n to_o accuse_v those_o who_o god_n justify_v and_o to_o condemn_v those_o for_o who_o the_o son_n of_o god_n die_v and_o rise_v again_o it_o be_v thus_o dear_a brethren_n that_o we_o must_v repel_v the_o tentation_n of_o the_o enemy_n and_o maugre_o his_o assault_n possess_v in_o peace_n the_o lovingkindness_n of_o god_n adore_v his_o bounty_n and_o ardent_o employ_v ourselves_o to_o his_o glory_n for_o this_o be_v the_o scope_n and_o the_o end_n of_o his_o grace_n he_o have_v acquit_v we_o of_o all_o our_o debt_n and_o make_v void_a the_o obligation_n which_o be_v upon_o they_o that_o we_o be_v ravish_v with_o a_o goodness_n so_o divine_a may_v love_v he_o with_o all_o our_o strength_n and_o all_o our_o soul_n according_a to_o that_o veritable_a maxim_n acknowledge_v by_o simon_n in_o the_o gospel_n he_o to_o who_o much_o be_v forgive_v 75_o luk._n 7.43_o luk._n 1._o 74_o 75_o ougth_n to_o love_n much_o he_o have_v deliver_v we_o by_o his_o son_n out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o enemy_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v he_o without_o fear_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o he_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n and_o indeed_o how_o can_v we_o have_v the_o heart_n either_o not_o to_o love_v at_o all_o or_o to_o love_v but_o cold_o a_o god_n who_o be_v so_o good_a to_o we_o who_o see_v we_o overwhelm_v in_o debt_n have_v free_o forgive_v we_o all_o have_v make_v void_a the_o obligation_n and_o for_o the_o raze_n out_o and_o make_v void_a the_o same_o spend_v the_o blood_n of_o his_o only_o beget_v son_n and_o for_o the_o rend_a it_o in_o piece_n suffer_v his_o divine_a body_n to_o be_v all_o rent_n with_o stroke_n after_o a_o goodness_n so_o ravish_v must_v not_o that_o man_n be_v worse_o than_o a_o devil_n who_o love_v not_o this_o father_n who_o have_v give_v we_o his_o son_n and_o this_o son_n who_o have_v by_o his_o death_n obtain_v our_o salvation_n oh_o how_o much_o reason_n have_v the_o apostle_n to_o count_v he_o execrable_a who_o love_v not_o this_o great_a saviour_n 16.22_o 1_o cor._n 16.22_o if_o any_o man_n say_v he_o love_v not_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n let_v he_o be_v anathema_n maranatha_fw-mi god_n forbid_v there_o shall_v be_v any_o so_o wretched_a and_o odious_a a_o person_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o we_o yet_o if_o any_o be_v sure_o he_o believe_v not_o of_o our_o saviour_n what_o he_o make_v profession_n to_o believe_v for_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a to_o believe_v he_o without_o love_v he_o let_v we_o love_v he_o then_o and_o faithful_o serve_v he_o set_v his_o name_n and_o honour_n above_o all_o the_o interest_n of_o the_o world_n and_o our_o flesh_n let_v we_o obey_v his_o holy_a discipline_n and_o conform_v all_o that_o life_n unto_o his_o will_n which_o we_o hold_v not_o but_o by_o his_o grace_n let_v we_o imitate_v that_o divine_a pattern_n he_o have_v leave_v we_o diligent_o walk_v in_o humility_n and_o patience_n and_o charity_n whereof_o he_o have_v give_v we_o so_o great_a and_o so_o admirable_a example_n let_v we_o have_v compassion_n and_o tenderness_n for_o our_o brethren_n that_o may_v resemble_v those_o which_o he_o have_v have_v for_o we_o he_o have_v pardon_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o quit_v to_o we_o all_o our_o debt_n he_o have_v shed_v his_o blood_n to_o blot_v out_o the_o obligation_n that_o be_v against_o we_o he_o die_v on_o a_o cross_n that_o he_o may_v thereunto_o nail_v up_o and_o for_o ever_o abolish_v all_o the_o instrument_n of_o our_o condemnation_n have_v experience_v so_o great_a a_o goodness_n towards_o ourselves_o how_o can_v we_o dare_v to_o have_v so_o little_a towards_o other_o to_o be_v obdurate_a to_o they_o and_o implacable_a when_o they_o have_v offend_v we_o cruel_a and_o inexorable_a when_o they_o owe_v we_o any_o thing_n he_o have_v forgive_v we_o talent_n and_o we_o exact_v of_o they_o even_o farthing_n he_o have_v pardon_v we_o a_o thousand_o and_o a_o thousand_o crime_n we_o retain_v against_o they_o the_o slight_a offence_n what_o shall_v we_o answer_v when_o he_o one_o day_n shall_v say_v to_o we_o behold_v i_o have_v forgive_v thou_o all_o this_o great_a debt_n at_o thy_o request_n shall_v not_o thou_o also_o have_v have_v pity_n on_o thy_o fellow-servant_n as_o i_o have_v pity_n on_o thou_o without_o doubt_n my_o brethren_n we_o shall_v it_o be_v a_o duty_n too_o just_a and_o too_o reasonable_a for_o we_o to_o fail_v in_o if_o yet_o our_o flesh_n oppose_v let_v we_o pray_v the_o lord_n to_o subdue_v it_o to_o his_o will_n by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o spirit_n grant_v we_o to_o do_v what_o he_o command_v that_o after_o we_o have_v have_v part_n here_o below_o in_o his_o grace_n and_o in_o his_o sanctification_n we_o may_v one_o day_n participate_v on_o high_a of_o his_o eternal_a glory_n so_o be_v it_o the_o twenty-sixth_a sermon_n col_fw-fr chap._n ii_o ver_n xv._o ver._n xv_o have_v spoil_v principality_n and_o power_n which_o he_o public_o make_v a_o show_n of_o triumph_v over_o they_o on_o that_o cross_n dear_o brethren_n the_o cross_n of_o our_o lord_n christ_n which_o at_o the_o first_o preach_v of_o the_o gospel_n be_v a_o scandal_n to_o the_o jew_n and_o the_o scorn_n of_o gentile_n be_v in_o truth_n the_o great_a mystery_n of_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n and_o matter_n of_o high_a admiration_n to_o angel_n and_o man_n in_o it_o the_o supreme_a majesty_n have_v mix_v together_o with_o incomprehensible_a art_n and_o reconcile_v most_o contrary_a and_o most_o incompatible_a thing_n death_n and_o life_n ignominy_n and_o glory_n condemnation_n and_o absolution_n defeat_n and_o victory_n the_o devil_n have_v put_v it_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o judas_n to_o betray_v jesus_n and_o push_v on_o the_o prince_n of_o the_o jew_n to_o take_v he_o and_o deliver_v he_o to_o pilate_n who_o condemn_v he_o and_o cause_v he_o to_o die_v a_o cruel_a death_n upon_o a_o cross_n this_o mortal_a enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n seem_v to_o have_v get_v the_o day_n inasmuch_o as_o by_o his_o artifices_fw-la he_o have_v bring_v the_o prince_n of_o life_n to_o so_o shameful_a a_o execution_n but_o it_o succeed_v quite_o otherwise_o the_o blow_n he_o give_v our_o lord_n strike_v himself_o and_o our_o saviour_n by_o suffer_v of_o death_n overthrow_v for_o ever_o all_o the_o power_n of_o the_o devil_n as_o samson_n the_o hero_n of_o israel_n who_o when_o he_o die_v pull_v down_o and_o involve_v in_o the_o same_o ruin_v some_o thousand_o of_o his_o enemy_n this_o cross_n on_o which_o jesus_n hang_v be_v to_o say_v truth_n the_o instrument_n of_o his_o glory_n rather_o than_o of_o his_o ignominy_n and_o the_o trophy_n of_o his_o victory_n rather_o than_o the_o gibbet_n of_o his_o execution_n he_o suffer_v death_n on_o it_o i_o grant_v but_o a_o death_n that_o last_v no_o long_o than_o three_o day_n and_o get_v he_o immortality_n whereas_o he_o there_o defeat_v and_o ruin_v the_o devil_n and_o all_o our_o enemy_n without_o recovery_n it_o be_v this_o the_o apostle_n represent_v to_o we_o in_o the_o text_n where_o in_o connexion_n with_o that_o he_o have_v say_v before_o namely_o that_o the_o lord_n efface_v the_o obligation_n which_o be_v contrary_a to_o we_o and_o abolish_v it_o and_o fasten_v it_o to_o the_o cross_n he_o now_o add_v have_v spoil_v principality_n and_o power_n which_o he_o public_o make_v a_o show_n of_o triumph_v over_o they_o on_o the_o cross_n good_a god_n what_o a_o change_n be_v this_o he_o tell_v we_o of_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n the_o most_o painful_a the_o most_o shameful_a and_o most_o execrable_a punishment_n in_o the_o world_n as_o of_o a_o triumph_n and_o do_v not_o stick_v to_o compare_v that_o fatal_a tree_n whereon_o he_o suffer_v it_o to_o a_o triumphal_a chariot_n he_o put_v in_o chain_n those_o that_o put_v he_o to_o death_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o go_v not_o for_o author_n or_o spectator_n of_o his_o suffering_n but_o for_o part_n of_o the_o pomp_n of_o his_o victory_n this_o be_v the_o sight_n my_o brethren_n to_o which_o the_o apostle_n invit_v we_o the_o triumph_n not_o of_o a_o caesar_n or_o some_o other_o of_o the_o world_n be_v great_a captain_n but_o of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n the_o father_n of_o eternity_n in_o it_o you_o shall_v see_v this_o king_n of_o glory_n ride_v in_o a_o chariot_n bathe_v all_o over_o with_o his_o divine_a victorious_a blood_n 63.1.3_o isa_n 63.1.3_o and_o as_o the_o prophet_n isaiah_n erewhile_o represent_v he_o with_o prince_n and_o people_n under_o foot_n and_o he_o march_v over_o they_o with_o his_o garment_n die_v red_a in_o it_o you_o shall_v see_v not_o soldier_n and_o commander_n in_o chain_n but_o daemon_n the_o prince_n of_o this_o world_n bind_v and_o
death_n he_o there_o suffer_v be_v the_o true_a and_o only_a cause_n of_o his_o triumph_n it_o be_v the_o tree_n of_o this_o cross_n that_o bear_v the_o palm_n and_o laurel_n he_o have_v be_v crown_v with_o it_o be_v there_o that_o all_o the_o cause_n and_o original_n of_o all_o his_o glory_n be_v find_v it_o be_v this_o cross_n that_o open_v his_o sepulchre_n and_o bring_v he_o out_o from_o thence_o and_o raise_v he_o up_o in_o immortality_n it_o be_v it_o also_o that_o a_o little_a after_o open_v heaven_n to_o he_o and_o seat_v he_o on_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o most_o high_a it_o be_v it_o that_o loose_v the_o tongue_n of_o his_o apostle_n and_o change_v the_o world_n in_o a_o short_a time_n that_o defeat_a paganism_n that_o be_v the_o great_a part_n of_o satan_n empire_n that_o throw_v down_o idol_n and_o draw_v all_o people_n to_o the_o service_n of_o that_o divine_a crucify_a person_n who_o it_o bear_v it_o be_v the_o same_o likewise_o that_o will_v pluck_v we_o one_o day_n out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o death_n and_o lift_v we_o up_o into_o the_o sanctuary_n of_o eternity_n last_o it_o be_v it_o have_v found_v that_o glorious_a throne_n whereon_o jesus_n shall_v sit_v and_o both_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o his_o subject_n and_o his_o enemy_n see_v he_o true_o triumph_v the_o one_o with_o eternal_a joy_n the_o other_o with_o a_o confusion_n that_o shall_v never_o end_v since_o the_o cross_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o so_o many_o triumph_n who_o see_v not_o that_o it_o be_v not_o only_o with_o truth_n but_o also_o a_o great_a deal_n of_o elegance_n that_o the_o apostle_n here_o say_v he_o triumph_v on_o it_o over_o his_o enemy_n let_v we_o dear_a brethren_n adore_v the_o mystery_n of_o it_o and_o look_v upon_o it_o notwithstanding_o the_o sad_a appearance_n of_o its_o infirmity_n as_o the_o only_a cause_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o our_o head_n and_o of_o the_o liberty_n of_o his_o people_n if_o the_o jew_n do_v stumble_v at_o and_o the_o greek_a deride_v it_o it_o be_v a_o effect_n of_o their_o ignorance_n and_o infidelity_n for_o our_o part_n who_o know_v its_o virtue_n let_v we_o say_v with_o the_o apostle_n god_n forbid_v that_o we_o shall_v glory_v save_v in_o the_o cross_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n 6.14_o gal._n 6.14_o it_o have_v take_v we_o out_o of_o the_o mortal_a bond_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o put_v we_o into_o the_o liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god._n it_o have_v spoil_v our_o old_a tyrant_n and_o break_v their_o iron_n yoke_n and_o overthrow_v those_o infernal_a principality_n and_o power_n let_v we_o not_o fear_v they_o after_o the_o blow_n they_o have_v receive_v from_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n they_o be_v but_o back-broken_a serpent_n that_o do_v but_o hiss_v and_o crawl_v along_o the_o dust_n i_o grant_v they_o yet_o stir_v and_o wind_n about_o we_o and_o do_v not_o cease_v to_o threaten_v we_o but_o they_o can_v no_o long_o hurt_v we_o if_o we_o keep_v fast_o to_o the_o cross_n of_o our_o saviour_n by_o which_o the_o world_n be_v crucify_v unto_o we_o and_o we_o unto_o the_o world_n they_o be_v our_o enemy_n they_o be_v no_o more_o our_o master_n we_o be_v to_o wrestle_v with_o they_o we_o be_v under_o their_o yoke_n no_o long_o and_o if_o god_n do_v sometime_o permit_v they_o to_o strike_v we_o in_o our_o good_n or_o in_o our_o body_n and_o what_o we_o have_v on_o earth_n yet_o he_o preserve_v our_o person_n and_o do_v not_o suffer_v they_o to_o take_v from_o we_o any_o thing_n that_o his_o son_n have_v purchase_v in_o heaven_n for_o we_o and_o he_o so_o govern_v these_o combat_n that_o they_o ever_o turn_v unto_o our_o glory_n and_o their_o confusion_n as_o that_o of_o job_n yer_z while_o do_v god_n permit_v they_o to_o attaque_fw-la we_o that_o we_o may_v overcome_v they_o or_o to_o say_v better_o that_o the_o cross_n of_o jesus_n may_v stand_v up_o once_o more_o victorious_a in_o each_o of_o we_o and_o bruise_v satan_n under_o our_o foot_n 16.26_o rom._n 16.26_o as_o it_o have_v already_o bruise_v he_o under_o he_o let_v we_o with_o good_a courage_n follow_v the_o victory_n of_o our_o head_n and_o stout_o march_v on_o in_o his_o step_n let_v we_o pursue_v the_o vanquish_a enemy_n and_o not_o quit_v he_o till_o we_o in_o this_o holy_a war_n do_v bear_v away_o the_o laurel_n and_o the_o honour_n of_o a_o triumph_n take_v heed_n he_o rally_v not_o his_o dissipate_v force_n and_o do_v we_o some_o affront_n for_o henceforth_o there_o be_v nothing_o but_o our_o wretchlesness_n that_o can_v give_v he_o the_o advantage_n our_o victory_n be_v as_o sure_a as_o may_v be_v if_o we_o have_v so_o much_o courage_n as_o not_o to_o destroy_v ourselves_o for_o what_o can_v he_o do_v to_o we_o if_o we_o watch_v if_o we_o pray_v if_o we_o keep_v upon_o our_o guard_n and_o under_o the_o ensign_n of_o the_o cross_n of_o our_o lord_n will_v he_o accuse_v we_o god_n do_v justify_v we_o and_o his_o son_n do_v defend_v and_o intercede_v for_o we_o will_v he_o batter_v we_o with_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n the_o cross_n of_o christ_n have_v annul_v that_o will_v he_o stir_v up_o against_o we_o the_o hate_n and_o persecution_n of_o the_o world_n in_o these_o thing_n we_o be_v more_o than_o conqueror_n through_o he_o that_o love_v we_o and_o that_o can_v so_o turn_v and_o change_v they_o in_o favour_n of_o we_o as_o they_o shall_v all_o work_v together_o for_o our_o good_a will_v he_o take_v hold_v of_o we_o on_o the_o other_o side_n by_o the_o bait_n of_o sin_n and_o pleasure_n and_o benefit_n of_o the_o present_a world_n our_o saviour_n cross_n have_v extinguish_v and_o mortify_v the_o desire_n of_o they_o in_o our_o heart_n show_v we_o that_o all_o this_o beauteous_a figure_n of_o the_o world_n be_v but_o a_o vanity_n that_o pass_v away_o and_o end_v in_o eternal_a misery_n will_v he_o menace_v we_o with_o death_n he_o may_v but_o the_o cross_n of_o jesus_n have_v disarm_v it_o of_o all_o its_o sting_n and_o so_o alter_v its_o whole_a nature_n that_o whereas_o it_o be_v of_o itself_o the_o wage_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o effect_n of_o our_o judge_n wrath_n and_o the_o beginning_n of_o hell_n it_o be_v now_o a_o token_n to_o we_o of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n the_o end_n of_o our_o combat_n and_o the_o entry_n of_o our_o paradise_n let_v we_o therefore_o my_o belove_a brethren_n live_v in_o repose_n and_o take_v fruition_n with_o humble_a thankfulness_n of_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o the_o lord_n jesus_n have_v obtain_v for_o we_o by_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o cross_n serve_v and_o religious_o adore_v he_o consecrate_v all_o our_o life_n to_o his_o glory_n as_o he_o give_v he_o for_o our_o salvation_n and_o assure_v ourselves_o amid_o all_o the_o storm_n of_o this_o generation_n that_o neither_o death_n nor_o life_n nor_o angel_n nor_o principality_n nor_o power_n nor_o thing_n present_a nor_o thing_n to_o come_v nor_o height_n nor_o depth_n nor_o any_o other_o creature_n shall_v be_v ever_o able_a to_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o he_o have_v show_v we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n so_o be_v it_o the_o twenty-seventh_a sermon_n col_fw-fr chap._n ii_o ver_n xvi_o xvii_o ver._n xuj_o let_v no_o man_n condemn_v you_o in_o meat_n or_o in_o drink_n or_o in_o the_o distinction_n of_o a_o festival_n day_n or_o of_o a_o new_a moon_n or_o of_o sabbath_n ver._n xvij_o which_o thing_n be_v shadow_n of_o those_o that_o be_v to_o come_v but_o the_o body_n of_o they_o be_v in_o christ_n dear_o brethren_n our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n do_v excellent_o show_v we_o the_o difference_n of_o that_o evangelical_n service_n which_o he_o have_v institute_v in_o his_o church_n from_o the_o legal_a service_n which_o have_v place_n in_o israel_n under_o the_o old_a testament_n when_o speak_v of_o it_o to_o the_o samaritan_n he_o say_v woman_n 23_o john_n 4.21_o 23_o believe_v i_o the_o hour_n come_v that_o neither_o in_o this_o mountain_n nor_o at_o jerusalem_n shall_v you_o worship_v the_o father_n but_o the_o true_a worshipper_n shall_v worship_v the_o father_n in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n under_o the_o law_n the_o service_n of_o god_n be_v affix_v to_o certain_a place_n as_o the_o temple_n at_o jerusalem_n and_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n to_o certain_a time_n as_o sabbath_n new_a moon_n and_o those_o great_a feast_n of_o the_o passover_n pentecost_n and_o tabernacle_n to_o certain_a corporeal_a thing_n as_o beast_n and_o other_o kind_n which_o be_v offer_v upon_o a_o material_a altar_n with_o divers_a ceremony_n and_o to_o certain_a sort_n of_o meat_n it_o be_v not_o permit_v at_o that_o time_n to_o eat_v of_o any_o
see_v he_o be_v not_o of_o the_o opinion_n of_o the_o latter_a pope_n of_o rome_n who_o do_v accuse_v as_o you_o hear_v afore_o the_o read_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n of_o do_v more_o harm_n than_o good_a it_o the_o read_n of_o they_o must_v be_v interdict_v upon_o the_o pretence_n that_o some_o unstable_a spirit_n wrest_v they_o unto_o their_o destruction_n it_o shall_v be_v in_o the_o first_o place_n prohibit_v to_o bishop_n priests_z and_o monk_n it_o be_v clear_a if_o my_o memory_n do_v not_o deceive_v i_o that_o such_o as_o have_v forge_v heresy_n by_o a_o ill_a understanding_n of_o the_o scripture_n be_v all_o of_o one_o of_o those_o three_o order_n and_o not_o of_o the_o common_a people_n but_o it_o be_v a_o very_a wild_a expedient_a and_o a_o remedy_n altogether_o extravagant_a to_o condemn_v the_o use_n of_o thing_n because_o of_o the_o abuse_n of_o they_o by_o some_o certain_a person_n by_o this_o account_n best_a and_o most_o innocent_a thing_n and_o thing_n most_o necessary_a for_o the_o life_n of_o man_n shall_v be_v take_v from_o they_o the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n the_o savouriness_n of_o meat_n the_o excellency_n of_o wine_n and_o fruit_n iron_n silver_z gold_n and_o other_o metal_n the_o accomplishment_n of_o learning_n and_o the_o marvel_n of_o eloquence_n for_o which_o of_o these_o gift_n of_o god_n do_v not_o the_o intemperance_n or_o the_o malice_n of_o man_n abuse_v and_o as_o the_o prince_n of_o pagan_a philosopher_n have_v right_o observe_v there_o be_v nothing_o they_o so_o pernicious_o abuse_v as_o that_o which_o be_v of_o its_o self_n best_o rhet._n aristot_n rhet._n and_o most_o profitable_a to_o conclude_v since_o the_o same_o god_n who_o know_v the_o nature_n and_o the_o efficacy_n of_o his_o own_o scripture_n better_a than_o any_o command_v we_o all_o to_o read_v they_o it_o be_v a_o insufferable_a temerity_n for_o a_o man_n to_o intrude_v with_o his_o advice_n and_o change_v what_o the_o lord_n have_v appoint_v as_o if_o he_o be_v wise_a than_o the_o most_o high_a but_o the_o apostle_n clear_o refute_v this_o calumny_n of_o rome_n against_o scripture_n in_o the_o other_o part_n of_o this_o text_n 3.16_o 2_o tim._n 3.16_o where_o he_o set_v before_o we_o the_o fruit_n and_o use_n we_o ought_v to_o draw_v from_o it_o you_o teach_v say_v he_o and_o admonish_v one_o another_o by_o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n with_o grace_n sing_v from_o your_o heart_n unto_o the_o lord_n elsewhere_o he_o advertise_v we_o that_o the_o scripture_n be_v profitable_a for_o doctrine_n for_o reproof_n for_o correction_n for_o instruction_n in_o righteousness_n here_o in_o like_a manner_n he_o set_v down_o for_o the_o first_o fruit_n we_o be_v to_o gather_v from_o this_o rich_a knowledge_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n that_o mutual_a teach_n we_o owe_v one_o another_o for_o the_o second_o advertisement_n or_o admonition_n for_o a_o three_o consolation_n by_o the_o sing_n of_o psalm_n and_o spiritual_a hymn_n as_o to_o the_o first_o i_o grant_v the_o charge_n of_o teach_v in_o the_o church_n do_v principal_o pertain_v to_o pastor_n appoint_v to_o this_o end_n yet_o there_o be_v not_o the_o private_a believer_n but_o do_v also_o participate_v some_o way_n of_o this_o function_n when_o he_o have_v the_o gift_n and_o the_o opportunity_n to_o edify_v man_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o true_a religion_n particular_o father_n and_o mother_n owe_v this_o office_n to_o their_o child_n husband_n to_o their_o wife_n master_n to_o their_o household_n the_o elder_a to_o the_o young_a and_o in_o fine_a each_o one_o to_o his_o reighbour_n when_o he_o have_v the_o conveniency_n whence_o appear_v again_o how_o far_o distant_a the_o apostle_n sentiment_n be_v from_o rome_n paul_n will_v have_v the_o faithful_a entertain_n with_o and_o instruct_v one_o another_o in_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god._n rome_n will_v not_o let_v any_o but_o the_o clergy_n have_v power_n to_o speak_v of_o they_o the_o second_o use_n we_o ought_v to_o make_v of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v our_o admonish_v one_o another_o teach_v do_v proper_o respect_v faith_n admonition_n have_v reference_n to_o manner_n the_o scripture_n furnish_v we_o wherewith_o to_o discharge_v both_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o of_o these_o two_o duty_n inform_v we_o plain_o and_o plentiful_o as_o well_o of_o thing_n that_o be_v to_o be_v believe_v as_o also_o of_o those_o that_o be_v to_o be_v do_v and_o it_o be_v incumbent_n on_o the_o believer_n to_o acquit_v himself_o in_o the_o matter_n according_a to_o the_o knowledge_n he_o have_v instruct_v the_o ignorant_a and_o reprove_v the_o faulty_a all_o with_o a_o spirit_n of_o sweetness_n and_o discretion_n as_o the_o apostle_n do_v elsewhere_o prescribe_v for_o every_o man_n ought_v to_o look_v upon_o his_o neighbour_n as_o his_o brother_n reduce_v he_o if_o he_o stray_v raise_v he_o up_o if_o he_o fall_v clear_a thing_n to_o he_o if_o he_o doubt_v and_o have_v in_o fine_a as_o much_o care_n of_o his_o welfare_n as_o of_o his_o own_o far_o from_o we_o be_v the_o freity_n of_o those_o proud_a spirit_n who_o will_v not_o be_v solicitous_a in_o the_o least_o for_o their_o brethren_n concern_v and_o who_o if_o god_n shall_v demand_v a_o account_n of_o they_o at_o their_o hand_n will_v be_v ready_a to_o say_v as_o cain_n sometime_o answer_v be_o i_o my_o brother_n keeper_n or_o pedagogue_n now_o as_o we_o be_v to_o be_v charitable_a and_o prudent_a for_o the_o perform_n of_o this_o service_n to_o our_o brethren_n so_o ought_v we_o again_o in_o our_o turn_n receive_v it_o from_o they_o with_o patience_n and_o meekness_n remember_v how_o the_o psalmist_n say_v let_v the_o righteous_a smite_v i_o 141.5_o psal_n 141.5_o it_o shall_v be_v a_o kindness_n and_o let_v he_o reprove_v i_o it_o shall_v be_v a_o excellent_a balm_n unto_o i_o the_o three_o and_o last_o use_v the_o apostle_n will_v have_v we_o make_v of_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n be_v in_o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n to_o sing_v from_o our_o heart_n with_o grace_n unto_o the_o lord_n the_o so_o do_v do_v respect_n partly_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n which_o we_o ought_v to_o celebrate_v by_o our_o sing_n and_o partly_o our_o own_o consolation_n and_o spiritual_a rejoice_v for_o the_o lord_n be_v so_o good_a that_o he_o have_v provide_v even_o for_o the_o recreate_v of_o his_o child_n and_o know_v that_o song_n be_v one_o of_o his_o most_o natural_a mean_n extreme_o proper_a both_o to_o dilate_v the_o contentment_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o render_v it_o full-blown_a as_o also_o to_o alleviate_v and_o mitigate_v their_o sorrow_n he_o have_v not_o only_o permit_v we_o but_o even_o command_v to_o sing_v unto_o he_o spiritual_a song_n and_o for_o the_o form_v we_o unto_o so_o holy_a and_o so_o profitable_a a_o exercise_n he_o have_v give_v we_o in_o his_o word_n a_o great_a number_n of_o these_o divine_a canticle_n as_o the_o psalm_n of_o david_n and_o the_o hymn_n of_o divers_a other_o faithful_a and_o religious_a person_n disperse_v here_o and_o there_o in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n the_o apostle_n name_v three_o sort_n of_o they_o psalm_n hymn_n or_o praise_n and_o ode_n or_o song_n now_o though_o there_o be_v no_o need_n to_o take_v much_o pain_n in_o a_o exact_a distinguish_n of_o these_o three_o sort_n of_o sonnet_n nevertheless_o i_o think_v their_o opinion_n very_o probable_a who_o put_v this_o difference_n between_o they_o that_o a_o psalm_n be_v in_o general_a any_o spiritual_a ditty_n whatever_o the_o subject_n of_o it_o be_v that_o a_o hymn_n particular_o signify_v sonnet_n compose_v to_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n and_o that_o a_o ode_n or_o song_n be_v a_o kind_n of_o hymn_n of_o more_o art_n and_o various_a composition_n than_o other_o you_o have_v divers_a example_n of_o they_o all_o in_o the_o book_n of_o psalm_n first_o all_o the_o composure_n there_o be_v call_v psalm_n in_o general_n but_o it_o be_v very_o evident_a they_o be_v not_o all_o of_o a_o sort_n there_o be_v some_o in_o which_o be_v celebrate_v the_o goodness_n the_o wisdom_n and_o the_o power_n of_o the_o lord_n either_o towards_o david_n or_o towards_o the_o church_n or_o in_o reference_n to_o all_o creature_n these_o be_v proper_o hymn_n and_o such_o be_v the_o eighteen_o psalm_n the_o hundred_o and_o four_o the_o hundred_o forty_o five_o and_o many_o other_o there_o be_v other_o in_o which_o be_v mystical_o and_o elegant_o represence_v with_o a_o excellent_a artificialness_n either_o the_o wonder_n of_o christ_n as_o the_o forty_o five_o the_o seventy_o second_o the_o hundred_o and_o ten_o and_o the_o like_a or_o the_o history_n of_o the_o ancient_a people_n as_o the_o seventy_o eight_o the_o hundred_o and_o five_o and_o hundred_o and_o
have_v you_o observe_v example_n of_o they_o what_o will_v s._n paul_n say_v if_o he_o be_v in_o the_o world_n to_o see_v his_o discipline_n so_o strange_o forget_v among_o man_n that_o make_v profession_n to_o hold_v he_o for_o one_o of_o their_o principal_a apostle_n he_o recommend_v to_o we_o not_o one_o of_o these_o name_n to_o which_o you_o oblige_v yourselves_o he_o speak_v of_o none_o but_o that_o of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n it_o be_v in_o that_o name_n alone_o he_o command_v we_o to_o do_v all_o we_o do_v whether_o in_o word_n or_o work_n because_o indeed_o 4.12_o act_n 4.12_o there_o be_v none_o other_o under_o heaven_n give_v unto_o man_n whereby_o we_o must_v be_v save_v as_o say_v s._n peter_n the_o same_o peter_n who_o you_o pretend_v to_o be_v the_o head_n and_o the_o foundation_n of_o your_o pope_n s._n paul_n sure_o give_v and_o conserve_v this_o glory_n to_o his_o lord_n name_n alone_o with_o so_o much_o zeal_n and_o jealousy_n that_o understanding_n how_o some_o in_o the_o church_n of_o corinth_n join_v in_o some_o sort_n the_o name_n of_o servant_n of_o his_o with_o it_o call_v themselves_o 1.12_o 1_o cor._n 1.12_o some_o of_o paul_n other_o of_o apollo_n other_o of_o cephas_n and_o other_o of_o christ_n as_o you_o see_v among_o our_o adversary_n at_o this_o day_n some_o call_v themselves_o of_o augustine_n other_o of_o francis_n and_o other_o of_o jesus_n this_o holy_a man_n cry_v out_o upon_o it_o as_o a_o sacrilege_n and_o a_o utter_a overthrow_v of_o religion_n be_v christ_n divide_v say_v he_o be_v paul_n crucify_v for_o you_o 13._o ibid_fw-la ver_fw-la 13._o or_o be_v you_o baptize_v in_o the_o name_n of_o paul_n prescribe_v by_o these_o word_n or_o rather_o by_o this_o flash_n of_o lightning_n that_o the_o faithful_a ought_v not_o either_o call_n or_o distinguish_v themselves_o or_o glory_n or_o speak_v or_o do_v whatever_o in_o religion_n in_o any_o other_o name_n than_o that_o of_o this_o holy_a and_o merciful_a lord_n who_o be_v crucify_v for_o they_o and_o in_o who_o name_n alone_o they_o be_v baptize_v yea_o he_o thank_v god_n that_o he_o have_v administer_v baptism_n but_o to_o few_o of_o they_o lest_o any_o once_o shall_v thence_o take_v occasion_n to_o believe_v or_o say_v that_o he_o have_v baptize_v in_o his_o own_o name_n then_o a_o little_a after_o resume_v the_o discourse_n so_o much_o take_v he_o the_o thing_n to_o heart_n 9_o 1_o cor._n 3_o 4_o 5_o 9_o be_v you_o not_o carnal_a say_v he_o to_o these_o people_n while_o one_o of_o you_o say_v i_o be_o of_o paul_n and_o another_o i_o be_o of_o apollo_n who_o then_o be_v paul_n and_o who_o be_v apolloâ—_n but_o minister_n by_o who_o you_o believe_v even_o as_o the_o lord_n give_v to_o every_o man_n you_o be_v god_n husbandry_n you_o be_v god_n building_n be_v not_o this_o a_o tell_v we_o plain_o that_o we_o ought_v neither_o bear_v the_o name_n of_o any_o other_o than_o of_o god_n nor_o act_n in_o matter_n of_o piety_n in_o any_o name_n but_o that_o of_o jesus_n christ_n in_o which_o likewise_o he_o here_o command_v we_o to_o do_v and_o say_v all_o that_o we_o shall_v act_v in_o word_n or_o work_n but_o have_v consider_v what_o the_o apostle_n afford_v we_o here_o against_o error_n for_o the_o instruction_n of_o our_o faith_n let_v we_o now_o observe_v what_o he_o teach_v we_o for_o the_o correction_n of_o our_o manner_n which_o be_v his_o principal_a intention_n he_o teach_v we_o my_o brethren_n that_o if_o we_o will_v be_v true_o faithful_a person_n and_o christian_n as_o we_o make_v profession_n to_o be_v we_o must_v have_v jesus_n christ_n continual_o before_o our_o eye_n must_v examine_v address_v and_o suit_v our_o action_n our_o speech_n and_o purpose_n unto_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n take_v it_o for_o the_o north-star_n in_o our_o course_n and_o in_o one_o word_n for_o the_o rule_n of_o our_o whole_a life_n that_o we_o never_o do_v any_o thing_n little_a or_o great_a otherwise_o than_o in_o his_o name_n that_o his_o name_n be_v the_o only_a motive_n induce_v we_o to_o speak_v and_o act_n and_o the_o only_a mark_n at_o which_o our_o word_n and_o action_n tend_v think_v now_o first_o how_o great_a our_o confusion_n ought_v to_o be_v the_o apostle_n will_v that_o whatever_o we_o do_v in_o word_n or_o work_n we_o do_v it_o all_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o the_o most_o of_o we_o quite_o contrary_a do_v almost_o nothing_o in_o his_o name_n heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v witness_n that_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n have_v no_o part_n in_o our_o work_n or_o word_n they_o be_v all_o consecrate_a to_o his_o enemy_n they_o be_v inspire_v by_o their_o spirit_n and_o aim_v at_o nothing_o but_o their_o interest_n tell_v i_o you_o covetous_a be_v it_o in_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n christ_n that_o you_o toil_v night_n and_o day_n to_o heap_v up_o dung_n be_v it_o he_o that_o teach_v you_o those_o black_a art_n and_o inhuman_a dexterity_n to_o spoil_v the_o orphan_n and_o the_o widow_n for_o the_o enrich_n of_o yourselves_o have_v you_o have_v the_o confidence_n to_o call_v upon_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n that_o he_o may_v teach_v you_o and_o guide_v your_o hand_n to_o work_v deceit_n and_o bless_v your_o violence_n be_v it_o to_o advance_v his_o glory_n and_o give_v his_o name_n a_o good_a odour_n that_o you_o make_v yourselves_o famous_a among_o the_o vassal_n of_o mammon_n not_o disdain_v any_o part_n of_o his_o drudgery_n how_o distasteful_a soever_o to_o god_n and_o man_n and_o you_o that_o be_v ambitious_a can_v you_o indeed_o persuade_v yourselves_o that_o those_o vanity_n that_o take_v you_o up_o be_v so_o important_a unto_o jesus_n christ_n or_o that_o it_o be_v in_o his_o name_n you_o lose_v your_o time_n about_o they_o you_o also_o who_o the_o flesh_n and_o its_o pleasure_n do_v drown_v in_o their_o ordure_n in_o conscience_n be_v it_o in_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n christ_n you_o be_v employ_v be_v it_o for_o his_o glory_n or_o according_a to_o his_o will_n i_o say_v as_o much_o of_o the_o revengeful_a and_o the_o drunken_a and_o of_o all_o those_o that_o serve_v any_o one_o of_o the_o other_o vice_n which_o jesus_n christ_n have_v express_o condemn_v and_o forbid_v no_o one_o of_o all_o these_o do_v act_n in_o his_o name_n dear_a brethren_n let_v we_o renounce_v these_o thing_n if_o we_o will_v be_v christian_n let_v we_o never_o make_v any_o enterprise_n never_o set_v upon_o any_o action_n but_o first_o consider_v whether_o it_o may_v be_v do_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n that_o be_v whether_o it_o be_v such_o as_o we_o may_v with_o a_o good_a conscience_n implore_v his_o help_n to_o finish_v it_o and_o judge_n either_o proper_a to_o advance_v his_o glory_n and_o conform_v or_o at_o least_o not_o contrary_a to_o his_o will_n and_o interest_n hereby_o we_o be_v oblige_v to_o banish_v out_o of_o our_o life_n first_o all_o vicious_a action_n of_o which_o none_o can_v be_v do_v in_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n christ_n since_o they_o be_v all_o displease_v to_o he_o and_o they_o that_o in_o design_n of_o such_o nature_n have_v the_o impudence_n to_o ask_v assistance_n of_o he_o as_o some_o there_o be_v who_o superstition_n have_v inspire_v this_o sottish_a conceit_n into_o that_o they_o may_v do_v evil_a for_o a_o good_a end_n these_o i_o say_v offend_v jesus_n christ_n excessive_o render_v he_o guilty_a of_o their_o crime_n as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o be_v and_o invite_v he_o to_o take_v part_n in_o their_o vice_n but_o this_o rule_n of_o the_o apostle_n do_v not_o only_o oblige_v we_o to_o eschew_v evil_a and_o abstain_v from_o sin_n it_o require_v also_o that_o what_o good_a we_o do_v be_v do_v for_o christ_n sake_n and_o in_o his_o name_n that_o in_o our_o alm_n and_o in_o our_o devotion_n and_o in_o all_o the_o act_n of_o our_o piety_n and_o charity_n we_o seek_v nothing_o but_o his_o glory_n the_o fulfil_n of_o his_o will_n and_o the_o advancement_n of_o his_o kingdom_n and_o not_o the_o praise_n of_o man_n or_o the_o interest_n of_o our_o own_o affair_n it_o be_v a_o take_n of_o his_o name_n in_o vain_a to_o do_v otherwise_o it_o be_v a_o profane_v the_o action_n of_o virtue_n by_o employ_v they_o in_o the_o service_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n they_o which_z of_o their_o own_o nature_n and_o by_o god_n intention_n be_v not_o to_o be_v do_v but_o for_o his_o glory_n and_o for_o his_o son_n name_n sake_n in_o fine_a this_o maxim_n of_o the_o apostle_n embrace_v general_o all_o the_o thing_n a_o christian_n do_v both_o in_o word_n and_o work_n it_o be_v evident_a that_o it_o ought_v to_o regulate_v those_o also_o which_o be_v in_o their_o own_o nature_n indifferent_a
natural_o let_v we_o learn_v then_o in_o the_o second_o place_n to_o give_v the_o lord_z alone_z the_o whole_a glory_n of_o all_o that_o we_o be_v in_o his_o son_n as_o in_o reality_n it_o belong_v to_o none_o but_o he_o he_o have_v not_o only_o give_v we_o this_o rich_a inheritance_n the_o purchase_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o his_o son_n christ_n he_o have_v even_o give_v we_o the_o capacity_n to_o enter_v into_o it_o and_o possess_v our_o part_n of_o it_o beside_o his_o make_v we_o the_o present_a he_o have_v also_o give_v we_o the_o strength_n to_o receive_v it_o for_o it_o be_v not_o with_o the_o inheritance_n of_o god_n as_o with_o the_o honour_n of_o earthly_a prince_n these_o fall_n often_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o person_n most_o uncapable_a to_o possess_v they_o that_o divine_a honour_n of_o the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n be_v give_v to_o none_o but_o those_o that_o be_v capable_a of_o it_o that_o be_v who_o have_v the_o condition_n requisite_a for_o have_v part_n in_o it_o to_o wit_n faith_n and_o repentance_n but_o the_o same_o god_n who_o have_v prepare_v the_o heritage_n for_o we_o give_v we_o also_o the_o preparation_n which_o be_v necessary_a for_o enter_v into_o it_o according_a to_o what_o the_o apostle_n say_v elsewhere_o 44._o 2_o cor._n 3_o 5._o joh._n 6_o 44._o it_o be_v god_n who_o be_v our_o capacity_n or_o sufficiency_n and_o what_o our_o lord_n himself_o aver_v in_o st._n john_n no_o man_n can_v come_v unto_o i_o except_o the_o father_n who_o have_v send_v i_o draw_v he_o this_o again_o be_v that_o which_o the_o apostle_n intend_v 2.13_o phil._n 2.13_o in_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o philippian_n that_o it_o be_v god_n who_o produce_v in_o we_o with_o efficacy_n the_o will_n and_o the_o deed_n according_a to_o his_o good_a pleasure_n 3.9_o 2_o cor._n 5.5_o eph._n 2.10_o 1_o cor._n 3.9_o and_o elsewhere_o he_o comprise_v this_o whole_a work_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o one_o only_a word_n say_v it_o be_v he_o that_o form_v we_o for_o the_o self_n same_o thing_n therefore_o he_o call_v we_o in_o one_o place_n the_o workmanship_n of_o god_n and_o his_o creation_n in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o in_o another_o his_o husbandry_n and_o his_o build_n whence_o it_o do_v appear_v that_o the_o offer_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v make_v to_o all_o by_o the_o gospel_n if_o there_o be_v nothing_o else_o do_v not_o give_v we_o part_v in_o the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n i_o grant_v it_o be_v sufficient_a in_o its_o self_n and_o will_v produce_v its_o effect_n in_o man_n if_o the_o badness_n of_o his_o heart_n have_v not_o blind_v he_o but_o this_o deplorable_a blindness_n he_o have_v obstruct_v the_o effect_n which_o these_o offer_n of_o the_o divine_a grace_n shall_v produce_v wherefore_o god_n himself_o make_v we_o capable_a of_o they_o by_o that_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o spirit_n wherewith_o he_o accompany_v the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o elect_a by_o reason_n whereof_o they_o be_v call_v the_o teach_v of_o god._n 6.45_o joh._n 6.45_o it_o be_v this_o teach_n which_o render_v they_o capable_a of_o enter_v into_o the_o communion_n of_o his_o son_n according_a to_o what_o he_o say_v in_o st._n john_n whoever_o have_v hear_v and_o learned_a of_o the_o father_n ibid._n ibid._n come_v unto_o i_o thus_o he_o make_v lydia_n capable_a of_o have_v part_n in_o his_o inheritance_n open_v her_o heart_n to_o understand_v the_o thing_n paul_n speak_v as_o the_o sacred_a history_n do_v report_n it_o be_v without_o doubt_n in_o the_o same_o manner_n he_o also_o make_v both_o st._n paul_n and_o these_o colessian_o and_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o faithful_a capable_a of_o the_o same_o effect_n enlighten_v they_o within_o and_o lead_v captive_a their_o heart_n into_o the_o yoke_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o fine_a we_o may_v again_o observe_v how_o contrary_a to_o apostolic_a doctrine_n the_o presumption_n of_o those_o be_v who_o vaunt_v they_o of_o merit_a salvation_n if_o there_o be_v any_o thing_n in_o we_o to_o which_o merit_n be_v attribute_v without_o doubt_n it_o be_v our_o capacity_n and_o sufficiency_n that_o we_o be_v meet_v to_o partake_v of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god._n but_o this_o very_a thing_n be_v a_o present_a from_o god_n for_o which_o we_o owe_v he_o most_o humble_a thanks_o how_o then_o and_o by_o what_o right_o can_v we_o in_o justice_n demand_v pay_v and_o wage_n for_o it_o will_v it_o not_o be_v altogether_o as_o if_o a_o patient_a shall_v enter_v action_n against_o his_o physician_n and_o compel_v he_o to_o recompense_v the_o be_v cure_v by_o his_o art_n or_o a_o poor_a man_n demand_v wage_n of_o we_o for_o receive_v our_o alm_n or_o a_o prisoner_n for_o have_v be_v redeem_v with_o our_o money_n let_v a_o man_n turn_v and_o transform_v thing_n as_o much_o as_o he_o will_v it_o be_v clear_a that_o gratification_n and_o merit_n be_v incompatible_a and_o that_o he_o who_o be_v of_o right_n oblige_v to_o render_v thanks_o can_v without_o folly_n pretend_v to_o have_v merit_v by_o that_o very_a thing_n for_o which_o he_o render_v thanks_o our_o sufficiency_n and_o capacity_n be_v a_o gift_n of_o god_n or_o it_o be_v not_o if_o it_o be_v a_o gift_n of_o his_o why_o pretend_v you_o that_o it_o be_v meritorious_a if_o it_o be_v not_o why_o do_v the_o apostle_n thank_v our_o lord_n for_o have_v make_v we_o capable_a to_o have_v part_n in_o his_o inheritance_n the_o word_n inheritance_n which_o the_o apostle_n employ_v here_o evident_o confirm_v the_o same_o truth_n as_o a_o ancient_a doctor_n of_o the_o church_n have_v well_o observe_v loc_fw-la chrysostom_n it_o loc_fw-la why_o be_v it_o say_v he_o that_o the_o apostle_n use_v the_o word_n inheritance_n to_o show_v we_o that_o no_o man_n obtain_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n by_o his_o own_o work_n or_o performance_n but_o as_o a_o inheritance_n depend_v upon_o happiness_n and_o not_o upon_o merit_n so_o be_v it_o in_o this_o matter_n none_o can_v exhibit_v a_o form_n of_o life_n and_o conversation_n exquisite_a enough_o to_o be_v worthy_a of_o the_o kingdom_n the_o whole_a proceed_v from_o the_o gift_n of_o god._n to_o proceed_v i_o doubt_v not_o but_o st._n paul_n take_v this_o term_n from_o the_o old_a testament_n wherein_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n destine_v and_o give_v to_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n for_o a_o inheritance_n according_a to_o the_o promise_v make_v to_o their_o father_n be_v the_o figure_n of_o this_o bless_a spiritual_a and_o divine_a life_n in_o possession_n whereof_o god_n put_v we_o by_o the_o gospel_n of_o his_o son_n beginning_z it_o here_o below_o by_o the_o consolation_n and_o sanctification_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o reserve_v to_o complete_v it_o on_o high_a one_o day_n in_o the_o heaven_n by_o the_o communication_n of_o his_o immortal_a glory_n for_o as_o each_o israelite_n have_v his_o portion_n in_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n the_o same_o in_o substance_n with_o the_o rest_n but_o diverse_o qualify_v so_o each_o believer_n have_v his_o share_n in_o celestial_a life_n yet_o after_o such_o a_o manner_n as_o though_o for_o the_o main_a they_o all_o possess_v the_o same_o life_n nevertheless_o it_o be_v diverse_o proportion_v and_o relish_v to_o each_o of_o they_o again_o as_o none_o but_o the_o child_n of_o abraham_n have_v right_a and_o title_n to_o that_o ancient_a inheritance_n so_o there_o be_v none_o but_o the_o child_n of_o the_o promise_n which_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o not_o of_o flesh_n or_o of_o blood_n that_o have_v part_n in_o the_o new_a for_o this_o cause_n the_o apostle_n entitle_v it_o the_o inheritance_n of_o saint_n away_o you_o unbelieving_a and_o profane_a it_o be_v not_o for_o you_o that_o god_n have_v prepare_v this_o glorious_a inheritance_n deceive_v not_o yourselves_o 6.10_o 1_o cor._n 6.10_o neither_o fornicator_n nor_o idolater_n nor_o adulterer_n nor_o the_o effeminate_a nor_o thief_n nor_o covetous_a person_n nor_o drunkard_n nor_o reviler_n nor_o extertioner_n shall_v have_v part_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god._n it_o be_v design_v for_o saint_n alone_o the_o portion_n of_o the_o profane_a and_o ungodly_a be_v elsewhere_o during_o this_o generation_n in_o the_o world_n and_o in_o its_o wretched_a delight_n and_o when_o it_o shall_v pass_v away_o in_o the_o lake_n of_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n but_o the_o apostle_n have_v style_v that_o salvation_n which_o god_n communicate_v to_o we_o in_o his_o son_n the_o inheritance_n of_o saint_n add_v further_a in_o light_n as_o light_n be_v in_o scripture_n the_o symbol_n of_o two_o thing_n knowledge_n and_o glory_n so_o it_o may_v be_v take_v here_o two_o way_n either_o for_o the_o knowledge_n of_o those_o divine_a thing_n which_o god_n reveal_v in_o his_o gospel_n or_o for_o that_o sovereign_a joy_n
the_o heart_n to_o offend_v still_o a_o lord_z so_o charitable_a so_o admirable_a how_o be_v it_o that_o his_o so_o divine_a beneficence_n do_v not_o transport_v our_o spirit_n do_v not_o win_v to_o his_o service_n all_o the_o thought_n and_o affection_n and_o motion_n that_o we_o have_v christian_n all_o the_o acknowledgement_n he_o demand_v of_o you_o for_o so_o much_o good_a do_v you_o be_v but_o that_o you_o live_v holy_a refuse_v he_o not_o so_o just_a and_o so_o reasonable_a a_o due_a he_o have_v make_v you_o to_o partake_v of_o the_o inheritance_n of_o saint_n be_v not_o you_o so_o ingrateful_a as_o to_o mix_v with_o the_o profane_a be_v you_o separate_v from_o they_o and_o have_v no_o communion_n with_o the_o impurity_n and_o ordure_n of_o their_o vice_n despise_v not_o as_o esau_n the_o title_n you_o have_v to_o so_o precious_a a_o inheritance_n let_v it_o be_v dear_a to_o you_o than_o all_o the_o perish_a provision_n and_o delight_n of_o the_o earth_n none_o of_o which_o be_v better_o than_o that_o pitiful_a pottage_n of_o lentil_o for_o which_o the_o profane_a man_n do_v truck_v away_o his_o birthright_n this_o inheritance_n be_v in_o light_n live_v then_o as_o child_n of_o light_n let_v your_o conversation_n be_v all_o radiant_a with_o those_o divine_a and_o heavenly_a virtue_n which_o the_o gospel_n of_o your_o saviour_n recommend_v unto_o you_o the_o darkness_n be_v now_o pass_v the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n be_v at_o his_o full_a height_n let_v that_o infamous_a power_n of_o darkness_n under_o which_o you_o sometime_o groan_v have_v no_o more_o authority_n over_o you_o open_v all_o your_o understanding_n that_o you_o may_v perceive_v the_o glory_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o suffer_v no_o more_o abuse_n by_o the_o illusion_n of_o error_n labour_v to_o increase_v your_o light_n be_v still_o at_o the_o scripture_n of_o god_n the_o live_a spring_n of_o all_o spiritual_a illumination_n the_o inexhaustible_a treasure_n of_o save_a knowledge_n but_o let_v this_o light_n shine_v also_o in_o your_o manner_n for_o it_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n to_o renounce_v the_o darkness_n of_o superstition_n if_o you_o remain_v in_o that_o of_o vice_n 2.11_o 1_o joh._n 2.11_o he_o that_o hate_v his_o brother_n say_v st._n john_n be_v in_o darkness_n and_o walk_v in_o darkness_n and_o know_v not_o whither_o he_o go_v for_o darkness_n have_v blind_v his_o eye_n remember_v you_o be_v no_o long_o in_o the_o school_n of_o satan_n the_o prince_n of_o darkness_n you_o be_v in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god._n have_v thought_n and_o do_v action_n worthy_a of_o so_o glorious_a a_o condition_n let_v it_o purify_v your_o life_n of_o all_o stench_n and_o sordidness_n let_v it_o elevate_v your_o heart_n above_o mortal_a thing_n and_o set_v they_o in_o heaven_n the_o residence_n of_o this_o divine_a royalty_n but_o dear_a brethren_n as_o this_o text_n do_v oblige_v we_o to_o a_o singular_a studious_a pursuit_n of_o sanctification_n so_o open_v it_o to_o we_o a_o live_a source_n of_o consolation_n and_o joy_n for_o if_o we_o know_v our_o blessing_n and_o that_o wonderful_a grace_n which_o the_o father_n have_v show_v we_o what_o be_v there_o more_o happy_a than_o we_o we_o have_v part_n in_o the_o heritage_n of_o saint_n the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o belove_a son_n of_o god_n have_v be_v give_v we_o o_o great_a and_o magnificent_a portion_n let_v the_o world_n boast_v of_o and_o adore_v its_o gold_n its_o honour_n and_o its_o delight_n as_o much_o as_o it_o list_v we_o have_v that_o better_a part_n which_o alone_o be_v sufficient_a to_o make_v we_o eternal_o happy_a though_o we_o shall_v be_v deprive_v of_o all_o the_o rest_n christian_n if_o the_o world_n bereave_v you_o of_o what_o you_o have_v in_o its_o fee_n and_o jurisdiction_n consider_v it_o can_v take_v from_o you_o the_o inheritance_n of_o saint_n if_o it_o deny_v you_o its_o leek_n and_o onion_n and_o fleshpot_n it_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o debarr_v you_o from_o that_o divine_a light_n which_o shine_v on_o you_o and_o which_o in_o spite_n of_o all_o its_o attempt_n shall_v conduct_v you_o to_o your_o bliss-ful_a canaan_n if_o it_o take_v from_o you_o its_o honour_n if_o it_o drive_v you_o even_o out_o of_o its_o earth_n it_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o wrest_v the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n from_o you_o nor_o sequester_v that_o dignity_n and_o glory_n which_o you_o possess_v in_o it_o this_o be_v not_o a_o corruptible_a kingdom_n it_o be_v not_o like_o those_o of_o the_o earth_n that_o be_v subject_a to_o a_o thousand_o and_o a_o thousand_o disgrace_n misery_n and_o mutation_n it_o be_v a_o immortal_a kingdom_n firm_a than_o the_o heaven_n so_o abundant_a in_o glory_n and_o in_o goodness_n that_o it_o change_v all_o those_o who_o have_v part_n in_o it_o into_o king_n and_o priest_n faithful_n brethren_n content_a we_o ourselves_o with_o so_o advantageous_a a_o portion_n let_v we_o enjoy_v it_o for_o the_o present_a by_o a_o lively_a and_o a_o establish_a hope_n sweet_o bear_v the_o incommodity_n of_o this_o small_a journey_n we_o take_v to_o get_v to_o it_o and_o patient_o expect_v that_o bless_a day_n on_o which_o our_o heavenly_a father_n have_v finish_v the_o work_n of_o his_o grace_n will_v raise_v we_o all_o up_o into_o his_o glory_n and_o put_v on_o our_o head_n the_o crown_n of_o life_n and_o immortality_n which_o he_o have_v promise_v we_o in_o the_o eternal_a communion_n of_o his_o well-beloved_a son_n to_o who_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o true_a and_o only_a god_n bless_v for_o ever_o be_v all_o honour_n and_o praise_n to_o age_n of_o age_n amen_n the_o vi_o sermon_n col_fw-fr i._o ver._n fourteen_o verse_n fourteen_o in_o who_o we_o have_v redemption_n by_o his_o blood_n to_o wit_n the_o remission_n of_o sin_n dear_o brethren_n as_o the_o true_a and_o through_o knowledge_n of_o that_o great_a redeemer_n who_o remembrance_n we_o be_v at_o this_o day_n to_o celebrate_v be_v the_o only_a foundation_n of_o the_o piety_n and_o salvation_n of_o man_n in_o like_a manner_n on_o the_o contrary_a ignorance_n of_o his_o person_n of_o his_o office_n and_o of_o his_o benefit_n be_v the_o source_n of_o those_o error_n and_o abuse_n which_o have_v corrupt_v religion_n and_o consequent_o of_o that_o unhappiness_n into_o which_o the_o unbelieving_a the_o profane_a the_o superstitious_a and_o the_o heretical_a do_v fall_v we_o may_v say_v to_o all_o these_o people_n 4.10_o joh._n 4.10_o as_o our_o lord_n sometime_o do_v to_o the_o woman_n of_o samaria_n if_o you_o know_v who_o he_o be_v that_o speak_v to_o you_o in_o our_o gospel_n you_o will_v ask_v of_o he_o the_o refreshment_n and_o consolation_n of_o your_o soul_n and_o he_o will_v give_v you_o live_a water_n 2.8_o 1_o cor._n 2.8_o spring_v up_o to_o everlasting_a life_n and_o as_o st._n paul_n say_v of_o the_o ancient_a jew_n that_o if_o they_o have_v know_v the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n they_o will_v never_o have_v crucify_v the_o lord_n of_o glory_n so_o may_v we_o say_v to_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o godliness_n in_o general_a that_o if_o they_o know_v jesus_n the_o wisdom_n and_o word_n of_o the_o father_n they_o will_v not_o wrong_v either_o his_o truth_n or_o those_o that_o make_v profession_n of_o it_o jesus_n right_o and_o thorough_o know_v believe_v and_o apprehend_v be_v enough_o to_o expel_v error_n doubt_n superstition_n vice_n and_o death_n from_o our_o heart_n and_o to_o establish_v truth_n peace_n joy_n holiness_n and_o salvation_n in_o they_o according_o you_o see_v that_o paul_n the_o master_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n the_o minister_n of_o truth_n the_o teacher_n of_o life_n and_o happiness_n for_o the_o execute_n of_o this_o high_a commission_n and_o open_v the_o eye_n of_o his_o gentile_n and_o bring_v they_o from_o the_o power_n of_o satan_n unto_o god_n protest_v he_o determine_v to_o know_v nothing_o among_o they_o but_o jesus_n christ_n crucify_a he_o find_v in_o this_o rich_a and_o inexhaustible_a subject_n all_o that_o be_v necessary_a for_o he_o to_o convert_v infidel_n to_o confirm_v believer_n to_o comfort_v the_o afflict_a to_o reduce_v the_o stray_a and_o recover_v such_o as_o have_v err_v he_o find_v in_o it_o wherewith_o to_o confute_v the_o philosophy_n of_o the_o pagan_n wherewith_o to_o abase_v the_o presumption_n of_o the_o jew_n wherewith_o to_o instruct_v the_o ignorant_a and_o to_o convince_v the_o intelligent_a it_o be_v with_o the_o sole_a science_n of_o this_o jesus_n that_o he_o pluck_v man_n off_o from_o idolatry_n and_o set_v they_o free_a from_o the_o slavery_n of_o vice_n it_o be_v with_o the_o same_o again_o that_o he_o reform_v the_o abuse_n and_o cure_v the_o wound_n which_o error_n have_v cause_v in_o the_o church_n it_o be_v his_o weapon_n against_o enemy_n without_o
god_n be_v which_o we_o have_v by_o jesus_n christ_n it_o be_v deliverance_n say_v the_o apostle_n the_o word_n he_o use_v in_o the_o original_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d particular_o signify_v a_o deliverance_n effect_v by_o some_o ransom_n give_v for_o bring_v the_o deliver_v out_o of_o the_o best_a estate_n he_o be_v in_o and_o it_o be_v proper_o that_o which_o we_o call_v redemption_n for_o a_o man_n may_v be_v deliver_v divers_a way_n either_o by_o be_v simple_o put_v out_o of_o the_o affliction_n he_o be_v in_o as_o when_o a_o master_n enfranchise_v his_o slave_n set_v he_o at_o liberty_n of_o his_o good_a will_n or_o when_o a_o creditor_n let_v his_o debtor_n out_o of_o prison_n forgive_a he_o the_o debt_n or_o by_o exchange_n as_o when_o one_o prisoner_n of_o war_n go_v for_o another_o or_o by_o forcible_a recovery_n as_o when_o abraham_n deliver_v lot_n by_o defeat_v his_o enemy_n and_o david_n his_o people_n that_o have_v be_v take_v by_o the_o amalekite_n the_o deliverance_n we_o have_v by_o jesus_n christ_n be_v not_o of_o this_o sort_n he_o have_v procure_v it_o by_o the_o ransom_n he_o give_v for_o we_o and_o it_o be_v this_o that_o the_o word_n redemption_n here_o use_v by_o the_o apostle_n do_v signify_v but_o the_o same_o term_n inform_v we_o also_o that_o the_o benefit_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v of_o he_o be_v not_o simple_o the_o gift_n of_o life_n it_o be_v a_o deliverance_n which_o bring_v we_o out_o of_o some_o misery_n god_n give_v life_n and_o immortality_n to_o the_o angel_n but_o he_o give_v they_o no_o deliverance_n since_o they_o never_o be_v in_o sin_n or_o misery_n and_o before_o adam_n fall_n he_o promise_v he_o life_n it_o be_v true_a but_o not_o salvation_n and_o redemption_n because_o man_n be_v then_o in_o his_o integrity_n without_o sin_n and_o misery_n likewise_o the_o benefit_n we_o receive_v of_o he_o by_o jesus_n christ_n be_v not_o simple_o life_n and_o immortality_n it_o be_v a_o deliverance_n a_o salvation_n a_o redemption_n that_o not_o only_o confer_v some_o good_a on_o we_o but_o take_v we_o out_o from_o sin_n and_o free_v we_o from_o misery_n the_o apostle_n explain_v it_o we_o more_o particular_o when_o he_o add_v that_o this_o redemption_n which_o we_o have_v in_o jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o remission_n of_o sin_n true_a it_o be_v the_o word_n redemption_n be_v general_a comprise_v under_o it_o deliverance_n from_o any_o evil_n whatsoever_o certain_a it_o be_v also_o that_o the_o number_n of_o our_o evil_n be_v great_a and_o that_o jesus_n christ_n have_v deliver_v we_o not_o from_o one_o or_o two_o evil_n only_a but_o from_o all_o he_o have_v deliver_v we_o from_o the_o ignorance_n into_o which_o we_o be_v natural_o plunge_v he_o have_v deliver_v we_o from_o the_o bondage_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o lust_n whereof_o do_v exercise_v a_o horrible_a tyranny_n in_o our_o member_n he_o have_v deliver_v we_o from_o that_o death_n which_o we_o be_v make_v subject_a unto_o and_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o eternal_a father_n which_o we_o have_v deserve_v for_o which_o cause_n the_o apostle_n elsewhere_o say_v that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v make_v unto_o we_o not_o simple_o righteousness_n but_o also_o wisdom_n sanctification_n and_o redemption_n and_o in_o a_o multitude_n of_o place_n that_o he_o have_v bring_v we_o out_o of_o darkness_n and_o deliver_v we_o from_o the_o tyrannous_a power_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n but_o though_o all_o this_o be_v very_o sure_a yet_o in_o this_o place_n he_o restrain_v the_o redemption_n we_o have_v in_o jesus_n christ_n to_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o that_o in_o my_o opinion_n for_o two_o reason_n first_o because_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v the_o first_o and_o the_o principal_a of_o his_o benefit_n the_o basis_n and_o foundation_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n which_o necessary_o lead_v they_o on_o and_o without_o which_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a to_o reach_v any_o of_o they_o for_o sin_n as_o you_o know_v be_v express_o that_o which_o make_v separation_n between_o god_n and_o we_o the_o cause_n why_o this_o most_o merciful_a and_o all-powerful_a ruler_n of_o the_o world_n take_v from_o we_o the_o light_n of_o his_o knowledge_n and_o the_o communication_n of_o his_o goodness_n leave_v we_o in_o the_o darkness_n of_o error_n and_o in_o misery_n be_v neither_o hatred_n nor_o contempt_n nor_o disdain_n of_o his_o creature_n it_o be_v nothing_o but_o our_o sin_n his_o justice_n and_o sovereign_a equity_n permit_v he_o not_o to_o crown_v with_o his_o blessing_n people_n that_o be_v criminal_a jesus_n christ_n therefore_o intervening_a and_o procure_v for_o we_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n thereby_o bring_v we_o out_o of_o the_o ill_a case_n we_o be_v in_o and_o open_v the_o fountain_n of_o celestial_a good_a which_o be_v before_o shut_v up_o by_o justice_n this_o obstacle_n be_v remove_v this_o sluice_n if_o i_o may_v so_o say_v open_v divine_a goodness_n recover_v its_o natural_a course_n flow_v forth_o upon_o we_o and_o pour_v into_o we_o light_n peace_n holiness_n and_o life_n it_o be_v not_o then_o to_o exclude_v these_o other_o benefit_n of_o the_o redemption_n which_o be_v by_o jesus_n christ_n that_o the_o apostle_n define_v it_o hereby_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n for_o it_o comprise_v they_o all_o none_o have_v this_o remission_n but_o they_o have_v also_o upon_o it_o all_o the_o lord_n be_v other_o grace_n but_o to_o show_v we_o the_o due_a order_n of_o all_o the_o part_n of_o this_o deliverance_n of_o which_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v the_o first_o and_o principal_a second_o the_o apostle_n do_v this_o because_o the_o ransom_n which_o the_o word_n redemption_n do_v imply_v be_v not_o proper_o necessary_a save_v for_o obtain_v the_o remission_n of_o sin_n except_o for_o this_o there_o be_v no_o need_n that_o jesus_n christ_n shall_v lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o we_o for_o suppose_v that_o a_o pure_a and_o sinless_a creature_n shall_v have_v lie_v in_o ignorance_n and_o misery_n and_o if_o you_o will_v even_o in_o death_n itself_o there_o will_v have_v be_v no_o necessity_n that_o the_o son_n of_o god_n shall_v have_v shed_v his_o blood_n or_o suffer_v death_n to_o bring_v it_o up_o thence_o it_o will_v have_v suffice_v he_o have_v love_v it_o his_o good_a will_n will_v have_v immediate_o move_v his_o power_n to_o display_v itself_o in_o its_o behalf_n and_o fetch_v it_o out_o of_o its_o distress_n there_o be_v nothing_o to_o hinder_v this_o natural_a operation_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o so_o the_o happiness_n of_o such_o a_o creature_n will_v have_v be_v simple_o a_o deliverance_n and_o not_o a_o redemption_n but_o forasmuch_o as_o we_o be_v sinner_n it_o be_v necessary_a for_o our_o recovery_n that_o jesus_n christ_n shall_v make_v his_o soul_n a_o offering_n for_o sin_n and_o pay_v the_o ransom_n of_o our_o liberty_n whence_o it_o follow_v that_o to_o speak_v proper_o and_o exact_o there_o be_v nothing_o but_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n that_o shall_v be_v call_v redemption_n as_o the_o apostle_n define_v it_o in_o this_o place_n the_o other_o deliverance_n which_o we_o obtain_v by_o our_o lord_n be_v only_a fruit_n and_o consequent_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n this_o then_o be_v the_o grand_a achievement_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n the_o miracle_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o love_n that_o he_o have_v procure_v and_o obtain_v for_o we_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n this_o be_v our_o true_a redemption_n without_o this_o redemption_n we_o shall_v still_o be_v enemy_n of_o god._n we_o shall_v not_o have_v any_o part_n either_o in_o his_o grace_n or_o in_o his_o glory_n be_v even_o what_o you_o can_v desire_v in_o other_o respect_n have_v all_o the_o good_n of_o the_o earth_n all_o perfection_n of_o body_n and_o mind_n be_v monarch_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n have_v if_o it_o be_v possible_a the_o light_n of_o angel_n and_o the_o riches_n of_o their_o knowledge_n if_o you_o have_v not_o the_o remission_n of_o your_o sin_n you_o be_v a_o bondman_n and_o a_o wretch_n a_o slave_n to_o devil_n and_o vanity_n and_o death_n since_o true_a redemption_n be_v the_o remission_n of_o sin_n but_o as_o without_o it_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o be_v otherwise_o than_o infinite_o wretched_a so_o with_o it_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a to_o be_v otherwise_o than_o infinite_o happy_a the_o repose_n of_o the_o conscience_n the_o illumination_n of_o the_o understanding_n the_o jewel_n of_o sanctification_n the_o grace_n of_o the_o celestial_a spirit_n life_n and_o immortality_n do_v inseparable_o follow_v it_o go_v in_o peace_n say_v the_o lord_n jesus_n to_o those_o who_o sin_n he_o pardon_v as_o if_o he_o have_v say_v thou_o have_v nothing_o more_o to_o fear_v since_o thy_o sin_n be_v forgive_v thou_o there_o be_v no_o
we_o this_o be_v the_o mystery_n of_o the_o bread_n we_o there_o break_v and_o of_o the_o cup_n we_o there_o bless_v in_o remembrance_n and_o for_o the_o communicate_v of_o that_o sacred_a body_n which_o be_v break_v for_o we_o and_o of_o that_o divine_a blood_n which_o be_v shed_v for_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n let_v we_o careful_o improve_v a_o doctrine_n so_o necessary_a and_o which_o be_v so_o diligent_o inculcate_v on_o we_o in_o the_o word_n and_o in_o the_o sacrament_n of_o our_o lord_n refer_v it_o to_o our_o edification_n and_o comfort_n learn_v we_o from_o it_o first_o the_o horror_n of_o sin_n a_o spot_n so_o black_a as_o can_v not_o be_v wash_v out_o but_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n that_o remission_n of_o it_o may_v be_v give_v we_o it_o be_v necessary_a the_o father_n shall_v deliver_v up_o his_o dear_a son_n to_o die_v and_o the_o son_n give_v his_o blood_n the_o pretious_a jewel_n of_o the_o universe_n a_o thousand_o time_n more_o worth_a than_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o all_o the_o glory_n of_o they_o from_o this_o meditation_n conceive_v a_o just_a hatred_n against_o sin_n since_o it_o be_v so_o abominable_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o this_o sovereign_a lord_n on_o who_o communion_n alone_o depend_v all_o your_o bliss_n shun_v it_o and_o pluck_v it_o out_o of_o your_o conscience_n and_o your_o heart_n as_o for_o sin_n already_o commit_v seek_v the_o remission_n of_o they_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n give_v yourselves_o no_o rest_n till_o you_o have_v find_v it_o till_o you_o have_v obtain_v grace_n till_o it_o be_v exemplify_v in_o your_o soul_n by_o the_o hand_n and_o seal_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n lay_v by_o the_o pretend_a satisfaction_n and_o merit_n of_o man_n have_v no_o recourse_n but_o to_o the_o righteousness_n of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o alone_o be_v able_a to_o cover_v our_o shame_n and_o render_v we_o acceptable_a to_o god._n but_o have_v once_o obtain_v pardon_n for_o the_o time_n pass_v return_v not_o into_o it_o for_o the_o future_a when_o sin_n shall_v present_v itself_o to_o you_o repel_v it_o courageous_o oppose_v to_o all_o its_o temptation_n this_o holy_a and_o healthsome_a consideration_n it_o be_v my_o master_n be_v the_o murderer_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o glory_n it_o be_v the_o accurse_a serpent_n that_o separate_a man_n from_o god_n that_o put_v enmity_n between_o heaven_n and_o earth_n that_o sow_v misery_n and_o death_n in_o the_o world_n and_o oblige_v the_o father_n to_o deliver_v up_o his_o son_n to_o the_o suffering_n of_o the_o cross_n god_n forbid_v i_o shall_v take_v into_o my_o bosom_n so_o cruel_a so_o deadly_a a_o enemy_n but_o from_o this_o same_o source_n we_o may_v also_o draw_v unspeakable_a consolation_n against_o the_o gnaw_a guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o trouble_n of_o conscience_n for_o since_o it_o be_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n that_o we_o have_v be_v redeem_v what_o cause_n be_v there_o to_o doubt_v but_o that_o our_o remission_n be_v assure_v the_o superstitious_a have_v reason_n to_o be_v in_o continual_a affright_n since_o man_n in_o who_o he_o put_v his_o confidence_n be_v but_o vanity_n the_o propitiatory_a i_o present_v you_o faithful_a soul_n be_v not_o the_o blood_n of_o a_o man_n or_o of_o a_o angel_n creature_n finite_a and_o incapable_a of_o sustain_v the_o eternal_a burn_n of_o the_o wrath_n of_o the_o almighty_a it_o be_v the_o blood_n of_o god_n own_o son_n who_o also_o be_v himself_o god_n bless_v for_o ever_o it_o be_v a_o blood_n of_o infinite_a value_n and_o true_o capable_a of_o counter-poising_a and_o bear_v down_o the_o infinite_a demerit_n of_o your_o crime_n come_v then_o sinner_n whoever_o you_o be_v come_v with_o assurance_n how_o foul_a soever_o your_o transgession_n be_v this_o blood_n will_v cleanse_v they_o away_o how_o ardent_a soever_o the_o displeasure_n of_o god_n against_o you_o be_v this_o blood_n will_v quench_v it_o only_o bedew_v your_o soul_n with_o it_o make_v a_o aspersion_n of_o it_o on_o your_o heart_n with_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o you_o shall_v no_o more_o need_n to_o fear_v the_o word_n of_o the_o executioner_n of_o the_o avenge_n of_o god._n but_o faithful_a brethren_n have_v thus_o assure_v your_o conscience_n by_o the_o meditation_n of_o this_o divine_a blood_n of_o our_o lord_n admire_v you_o also_o his_o infinite_a love_n which_o he_o so_o clear_o show_v we_o and_o confirm_v to_o we_o this_o king_n of_o glory_n have_v so_o love_v you_o that_o when_o your_o sin_n can_v not_o be_v pardon_v without_o the_o effusion_n of_o his_o blood_n he_o will_v die_v upon_o a_o cross_n rather_o than_o see_v you_o perish_v in_o hell_n he_o pour_v out_o his_o blood_n to_o keep_v in_o you_o and_o do_v undergo_v the_o curse_n of_o god_n that_o you_o may_v partake_v in_o his_o blessing_n o_o great_a and_o incomprehensible_a love_n the_o singular_a miracle_n of_o heaven_n which_o ravishe_v man_n and_o angel_n what_o shall_v we_o fear_v henceforth_o since_o this_o great_a god_n have_v so_o love_v we_o who_o shall_v condemn_v we_o since_o he_o be_v our_o surety_n who_o shall_v accuse_v we_o since_o he_o be_v our_o advocate_n he_o have_v give_v we_o his_o own_o blood_n what_o can_v he_o any_o long_o refuse_v to_o bestow_v on_o we_o he_o have_v lay_v down_o his_o soul_n for_o we_o how_o much_o more_o will_v he_o grant_v we_o all_o other_o thing_n that_o may_v be_v necessary_a for_o our_o salvation_n but_o as_o this_o thought_n do_v comfort_v we_o so_o ought_v it_o to_o sanctify_v we_o of_o what_o hell_n shall_v not_o we_o be_v worthy_a if_o we_o love_v not_o a_o lord_n who_o have_v so_o passionate_o love_v we_o if_o we_o obey_v not_o his_o commandment_n who_o have_v blot_v out_o our_o sin_n if_o for_o this_o precious_a blood_n which_o he_o have_v give_v we_o we_o do_v not_o render_v to_o he_o we_o and_o consecrate_v to_o his_o glory_n a_o life_n which_o he_o have_v redeem_v by_o the_o offering_n up_o of_o his_o own_o in_o sacrifice_n for_o our_o salvation_n and_o after_o a_o example_n of_o so_o ravish_a goodness_n how_o can_v we_o be_v ill_o affect_v to_o any_o man_n christian_n god_n have_v forgive_v you_o a_o thousand_o and_o a_o thousand_o most-enormous_a sin_n how_o have_v you_o the_o heart_n to_o deny_v your_o neighbour_n the_o pardon_n of_o one_o slight_a offence_n he_o have_v give_v you_o his_o blood_n you_o that_o be_v his_o enemy_n how_o can_v you_o refuse_v a_o small_a alm_n to_o he_o that_o be_v your_o brother_n and_o that_o upon_o the_o account_n both_o of_o nature_n and_o grace_n let_v the_o goodness_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n mollify_v the_o hardness_n of_o your_o heart_n let_v the_o virtue_n of_o his_o blood_n melt_v your_o bowel_n into_o sweetness_n into_o charity_n and_o into_o love_n both_o towards_o he_o and_o towards_o his_o member_n discharge_v you_o this_o very_a day_n at_o his_o table_n of_o all_o the_o bitter_a passion_n of_o your_o flesh_n put_v off_o there_o pride_n hatred_n and_o envy_v and_o clothe_v you_o there_o with_o his_o humility_n and_o his_o gentleness_n do_v he_o new_a homage_n and_o give_v he_o oath_n to_o be_v never_o any_o other_o but_o his_o alone_a present_v yourselves_o with_o deep_a respect_n before_o this_o throne_n of_o his_o grace_n remember_v both_o at_o this_o time_n and_o ever_o after_o that_o blood_n by_o which_o he_o have_v obtain_v redemption_n for_o you_o that_o be_v the_o remission_n of_o your_o sin_n this_o blood_n be_v the_o peace_n of_o heaven_n and_o of_o earth_n this_o blood_n have_v bring_v we_o out_o of_o hell_n and_o open_v paradise_n unto_o we_o it_o have_v deliver_v we_o from_o death_n and_o give_v we_o life_n this_o blood_n have_v blot_v out_o the_o sentence_n of_o our_o curse_n that_o stand_v register_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n it_o have_v stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o our_o accuser_n and_o pacify_v our_o judge_n this_o blood_n have_v effect_v a_o renovation_n of_o the_o world_n it_o have_v quicken_v the_o dead_a and_o animate_v the_o dust_n and_o change_v our_o mortal_a flesh_n into_o a_o celestial_a and_o divine_a nature_n dear_a brethren_n god_n forbid_v we_o shall_v tread_v under_o foot_n a_o thing_n so_o holy_a or_o account_v such_o precious_a blood_n profane_a or_o common_a let_v we_o reverence_v it_o and_o receive_v it_o into_o our_o heart_n with_o a_o ardent_a devotion_n and_o may_v it_o display_v its_o admirable_a efficacy_n in_o they_o cause_v the_o royal_a image_n of_o god_n even_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n to_o flourish_v there_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o our_o own_o consolation_n and_o salvation_n amen_n the_o vii_o sermon_n col_fw-fr i._o ver._n xv._o verse_n xv._o who_o be_v the_o image_n of_o the_o invisible_a god_n the_o first-born_a of_o every_o
son_n be_v not_o eternal_a and_o coessential_a with_o the_o believeâ—_n the_o as_o the_o who_o church_n believeâ—_n father_n but_o create_v and_o make_v by_o the_o will_n and_o good_a pleasure_n of_o the_o father_n for_o the_o apostle_n do_v not_o speak_v here_o of_o the_o original_n of_o the_o perfection_n that_o be_v find_v in_o christ_n but_o of_o their_o be_v unite_a and_o meet_v together_o in_o one_o and_o the_o same_o subject_n i_o acknowledge_v it_o be_v by_o the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o the_o father_n and_o by_o the_o order_n of_o his_o will_n that_o the_o godhead_n of_o the_o son_n dwell_v in_o the_o mediator_n but_o it_o thence_o follow_v that_o this_o godhead_n of_o his_o be_v a_o effect_n of_o the_o father_n will_n it_o be_v before_o it_o fill_v the_o mediator_n the_o same_o father_n who_o by_o his_o will_n unite_v it_o to_o our_o flesh_n for_o the_o make_n up_o together_o with_o that_o flesh_n the_o person_n of_o christ_n have_v communicate_v it_o to_o his_o son_n from_o all_o eternity_n by_o a_o natural_a act_n of_o his_o eternal_a understanding_n that_o be_v to_o say_v by_o a_o divine_a generation_n now_o it_o be_v not_o in_o vain_a that_o the_o apostle_n here_o advance_v this_o assertion_n that_o it_o be_v the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o the_o father_n all_o fullness_n shall_v dwell_v in_o his_o christ_n but_o he_o do_v it_o with_o design_n to_o settle_v to_o or_o settle_v confirm_v our_o conscience_n in_o the_o religion_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n only_o for_o these_o colossian_n as_o we_o shall_v see_v hereafter_o be_v tamper_v with_o by_o seducer_n who_o mingle_v the_o moysaicall_a ceremony_n with_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o worship_v of_o angel_n with_o the_o service_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o apostle_n therefore_o do_v here_o timely_o fortify_v these_o believer_n against_o this_o error_n and_o that_o by_o two_o excellent_a reason_n the_o first_o take_v from_o the_o dwell_n of_o all_o fullness_n in_o jesus_n christ_n poor_a man_n say_v he_o what_o seek_v you_o for_o either_o in_o moses_n or_o in_o angel_n we_o have_v all_o in_o jesus_n christ_n there_o be_v no_o good_a no_o perfection_n nor_o excellency_n either_o in_o god_n or_o in_o the_o creature_n but_o dwell_v in_o this_o sovereign_a lord_n have_v he_o we_o have_v no_o need_n at_o all_o to_o go_v unto_o other_o since_o in_o he_o we_o find_v all_o the_o other_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o the_o will_n of_o god_n the_o supreme_a rule_n of_o religion_n the_o only_a thing_n that_o be_v sufficient_a to_o settle_v the_o agitation_n and_o natural_a distrust_n of_o our_o conscience_n as_o for_o jesus_n christ_n say_v he_o it_o be_v the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o god_n that_o in_o he_o shall_v all_o fullness_n dwell_v the_o father_n have_v set_v up_o he_o to_o be_v the_o spring_n of_o our_o salvation_n but_o as_o for_o moses_n and_o angel_n we_o do_v not_o see_v that_o ever_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o the_o father_n to_o give_v they_o such_o a_o dignity_n dear_a brethren_n now_o that_o our_o faith_n be_v fight_v against_o with_o the_o like_a error_n let_v we_o arm_v it_o also_o with_o the_o same_o reason_n if_o the_o adversary_n send_v we_o to_o angel_n and_o saint_n let_v we_o answer_v he_o that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n suffice_v we_o that_o have_v he_o we_o can_v want_v nothing_o since_o all_o fullness_n dwell_v in_o he_o i_o will_v not_o inquire_v for_o the_o present_a what_o these_o angel_n and_o saint_n be_v who_o you_o recommend_v to_o i_o whether_o they_o have_v indeed_o that_o merit_n and_o that_o righteousness_n and_o that_o authority_n which_o i_o need_v for_o the_o expiation_n of_o my_o sin_n and_o for_o open_v the_o house_n of_o god_n to_o i_o how_o rich_a and_o how_o abound_v soever_o you_o represent_v they_o to_o i_o i_o may_v let_v pass_v their_o store_n this_o christ_n who_o i_o embrace_v have_v all_o fullness_n dwell_v in_o he_o let_v they_o be_v all_o that_o you_o please_v they_o will_v want_v however_o some_o part_n of_o that_o infinite_a plentifulness_n which_o overflow_v in_o our_o christ_n and_o how_o zealous_a soever_o you_o be_v for_o their_o glory_n yet_o you_o dare_v not_o presume_v to_o say_v that_o all_o fullness_n dwell_v in_o they_o how_o great_a be_v your_o imprudence_n to_o go_v hither_o and_o thither_o a_o grope_v in_o pit_n and_o cistern_n while_o you_o have_v near_o you_o such_o a_o live_n and_o inexhaustible_a fountain_n grant_v that_o the_o worship_v of_o saint_n be_v not_o criminal_a which_o yet_o it_o evident_o be_v it_o be_v notwithstanding_o superfluous_a forasmuch_o as_o it_o have_v nothing_o in_o it_o but_o we_o find_v the_o same_o better_a in_o the_o fullness_n of_o jesus_n christ_n but_o the_o other_o consideration_n which_o the_o apostle_n set_v before_o we_o here_o be_v of_o no_o less_o force_n that_o it_o be_v the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o the_o father_n all_o fullness_n shall_v dwell_v in_o his_o christ_n my_o faith_n yea_o our_o adversary_n attend_v on_o the_o will_n of_o god._n this_o will_n be_v its_o object_n and_o its_o rule_n i_o can_v relish_v either_o doctrine_n or_o service_n that_o be_v not_o conform_v thereto_o tell_v i_o how_o you_o know_v it_o be_v the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o god_n that_o this_o fullness_n of_o merit_n and_o power_n which_o you_o ascribe_v sometime_o to_o saint_n depart_v sometime_o to_o your_o pope_n and_o his_o minister_n do_v indeed_o dwell_v in_o they_o as_o for_o the_o lord_n jesus_n who_o i_o adore_v and_o in_o who_o i_o seek_v all_o my_o bliss_n the_o father_n have_v proclaim_v from_o heaven_n that_o he_o be_v his_o well-beloved_a son_n his_o scripture_n declare_v that_o he_o have_v commit_v all_o judgement_n to_o he_o and_o that_o all_o fullness_n dwell_v in_o he_o but_o as_o for_o those_o other_o who_o you_o have_v take_v for_o object_n of_o your_o devotion_n and_o to_o who_o you_o have_v recourse_n for_o your_o salvation_n you_o can_v show_v i_o any_o thing_n semblable_a of_o they_o certain_o then_o it_o must_v be_v vouch_v that_o all_o your_o devotion_n in_o this_o behalf_n be_v but_o a_o will-worship_n found_v only_o on_o your_o own_o passion_n and_o the_o fancy_n of_o your_o leader_n not_o upon_o the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o the_o father_n it_o be_v strange_a fire_n that_o have_v issue_v out_o of_o the_o earth_n and_o not_o be_v kindle_v from_o heaven_n such_o as_o can_v without_o crime_n either_o enter_v into_o or_o be_v use_v in_o the_o sanctuary_n of_o god._n but_o i_o return_v to_o the_o apostle_n who_o have_v say_v that_o it_o be_v the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o the_o father_n all_o fullness_n shall_v dwell_v in_o christ_n do_v add_v and_o by_o he_o to_o reconcile_v all_o thing_n in_o himself_o both_o those_o that_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o those_o that_o be_v in_o the_o earth_n this_o be_v the_o great_a masterpiece_n of_o the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o god_n the_o end_n for_o which_o his_o will_n be_v that_o the_o fullness_n of_o all_o divine_a and_o humane_a perfection_n shall_v be_v seat_v in_o christ_n and_o this_o be_v that_o which_o the_o particle_n and_o use_v by_o the_o apostle_n do_v signify_v it_o do_v not_o mere_o connect_v the_o two_o part_n of_o his_o discourse_n but_o import_v moreover_o the_o consecution_n and_o the_o dependence_n of_o the_o latter_a on_o the_o former_a as_o if_o he_o have_v say_v it_o be_v the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o the_o father_n that_o in_o jesus_n christ_n shall_v all_o fullness_n dwell_v and_o so_o reconcile_v or_o to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v reconcile_v all_o thing_n by_o he_o for_o all_o this_o fullness_n which_o the_o father_n will_v that_o his_o christ_n shall_v have_v dwell_v in_o he_o be_v necessary_a for_o his_o effect_v this_o reconciliation_n there_o need_v he_o shall_v have_v the_o power_n and_o the_o holiness_n and_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o divinity_n and_o together_o with_o it_o the_o humility_n and_o the_o obedience_n and_o the_o meritorious_a suffering_n of_o the_o humanity_n that_o he_o may_v finish_v this_o design_n he_o can_v not_o have_v be_v able_a to_o reunite_v heaven_n and_o earth_n with_o less_o preparation_n let_v we_o see_v then_o what_o this_o work_n be_v this_o reconcile_n the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o of_o all_o thing_n terrestrial_a and_o celestial_a in_o god_n by_o jesus_n christ_n it_o be_v clear_a by_o the_o scripture_n that_o jesus_n cheist_n have_v by_o his_o death_n reconcile_a man_n unto_o god_n so_o as_o he_o have_v appease_v his_o wrath_n and_o open_v to_o we_o the_o throne_n of_o his_o grace_n as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o in_o divers_a place_n and_o particular_o in_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o roman_n 5.18_o rom._n 5.10_o 11._o 2_o cor._n 5.18_o where_o he_o say_v that_o we_o have_v be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n by_o the_o death_n of_o his_o son_n and_o
elect_v and_o employ_v to_o compass_v it_o or_o the_o love_n of_o the_o son_n who_o for_o our_o welfare_n spare_v not_o his_o own_o blood_n sinner_n approach_v the_o throne_n of_o god_n with_o boldness_n he_o be_v no_o long_o environ_v with_o flame_n and_o lightning_a flash_n he_o be_v full_a of_o grace_n and_o clemency_n fear_v not_o his_o indignation_n or_o his_o severity_n peace_n be_v make_v your_o rebellion_n be_v expiate_v your_o sin_n be_v purge_v god_n require_v nothing_o of_o you_o but_o faith_n and_o repentance_n his_o justice_n be_v content_v and_o doubt_v not_o but_o the_o satisfaction_n it_o have_v receive_v be_v sufficient_a he_o that_o make_v it_o for_o you_o be_v the_o well-beloved_a of_o the_o father_n the_o lord_n of_o glory_n in_o who_o all_o fullness_n dwell_v you_o will_v find_v abundant_o in_o he_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n that_o be_v necessary_a for_o your_o felicity_n the_o light_n of_o wisdom_n to_o dissipate_v your_o darkness_n and_o illuminate_v your_o understanding_n unto_o a_o perfect_a knowledge_n of_o divine_a thing_n a_o righteousness_n most_o complete_a and_o of_o proof_n every_o way_n to_o justify_v and_o exempt_v you_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o to_o open_v the_o entrance_n of_o the_o tribunal_n of_o god_n to_o you_o a_o most_o efficacious_a sanctification_n to_o mortify_v the_o lust_n of_o your_o flesh_n and_o fill_v you_o with_o charity_n honesty_n and_o purity_n and_o a_o most_o plentiful_a redemption_n to_o deliver_v you_o from_o death_n and_o from_o all_o the_o evil_n that_o have_v connexion_n with_o it_o and_o put_v you_o in_o eternal_a possession_n of_o immortality_n make_v your_o advantage_n of_o this_o divine_a well_o of_o life_n give_v no_o ear_n to_o they_o that_o call_v you_o any_o otherwhere_o you_o be_v happy_a enough_o if_o you_o possess_v the_o lord_n jesus_n he_o be_v the_o only_a prince_n of_o salvation_n the_o way_n the_o truth_n and_o the_o life_n and_o as_o for_o creature_n whether_o earthly_a or_o heavenly_a fear_v they_o not_o if_o you_o be_v jesus_n christ_n they_o shall_v do_v you_o no_o evil_n he_o have_v reconcile_v they_o all_o to_o you_o he_o have_v take_v out_o of_o they_o all_o the_o will_n and_o all_o the_o power_n they_o have_v to_o hurt_v you_o they_o desire_v your_o good_a and_o secret_o favour_v you_o own_v you_o for_o their_o friend_n and_o ally_n heaven_n look_v down_o on_o you_o in_o peace_n and_o call_v you_o up_o into_o its_o holy_a place_n the_o angel_n bless_v you_o and_o direct_v all_o your_o way_n this_o earth_n will_v hold_v you_o no_o long_o than_o your_o common_a lord_n shall_v judge_v expedient_a for_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o your_o salvation_n but_o if_o this_o general_a peace_n which_o you_o have_v now_o with_o god_n and_o the_o world_n do_v rejoice_v you_o the_o mean_n by_o which_o it_o be_v procure_v shall_v no_o less_o ravish_v you_o even_o that_o blood_n of_o christ_n shed_v out_o upon_o a_o cross_n the_o grand_a miracle_n of_o god_n the_o price_n of_o your_o liberty_n the_o salvation_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o universe_n what_o and_o how_o ardent_a be_v that_o love_n which_o give_v so_o rich_a and_o so_o admirable_a a_o ransom_n for_o you_o what_o will_v he_o deny_v you_o who_o have_v not_o keep_v back_o his_o own_o blood_n from_o you_o who_o to_o make_v you_o happy_a abhor_v not_o a_o cross_n the_o most_o infamous_a of_o all_o punishment_n who_o to_o raise_v you_o up_o to_o the_o most_o eminent_a contentment_n undergo_v the_o extreme_a dolour_n the_o low_a disgrace_n to_o bring_v you_o unto_o high_a glory_n the_o malidiction_n of_o god_n to_o communicate_v to_o you_o his_o benediction_n o_o over-happy_a christian_n if_o you_o can_v discern_v your_o bliss_n where_o be_v the_o anguish_n of_o spirit_n or_o the_o trouble_n of_o conscience_n or_o the_o loss_n or_o the_o suffering_n or_o the_o reproach_n which_o the_o meditation_n of_o this_o love_n shall_v not_o consolate_v who_o shall_v condemn_v we_o since_o the_o son_n of_o god_n die_v to_o merit_v our_o absolution_n who_o shall_v accuse_v we_o since_o his_o blood_n and_o his_o cross_n defend_v we_o who_o shall_v take_v from_o we_o the_o benevolence_n of_o the_o father_n since_o he_o have_v obtain_v it_o for_o we_o and_o conserves_n it_o towards_o we_o who_o shall_v pluck_v out_o of_o our_o hand_n a_o life_n he_o have_v give_v we_o a_o salvation_n that_o he_o have_v so_o dear_o buy_v but_o dear_a brethren_n these_o consideration_n which_o open_v to_o we_o so_o rich_a a_o source_n of_o consolation_n oblige_v we_o also_o to_o a_o singular_a sanctification_n for_o how_o great_a will_v be_v the_o hardness_n of_o our_o heart_n if_o these_o great_a evidence_n which_o god_n have_v give_v we_o of_o his_o love_n do_v not_o affect_v we_o if_o they_o kindle_v not_o in_o we_o a_o ardent_a affection_n towards_o a_o god_n who_o have_v so_o love_v we_o a_o sacred_a and_o inviolable_a respect_n towards_o a_o redeemer_n who_o have_v do_v so_o much_o for_o we_o he_o have_v reconcile_v and_o reunite_v all_o thing_n in_o he_o both_o terrestrial_a and_o celestial_a let_v we_o live_v then_o henceforth_o in_o such_o sort_n as_o may_v answer_v this_o happy_a alliance_n let_v we_o no_o more_o afflict_v heaven_n no_o more_o scandalize_v the_o earth_n by_o the_o impurity_n of_o our_o deportment_n let_v we_o labour_n in_o conjunction_n with_o all_o the_o creature_n for_o the_o service_n and_o to_o glory_n of_o our_o common_a lord_n imitate_v we_o the_o purity_n the_o zeal_n and_o the_o obsequiousness_n of_o those_o celestial_a spirit_n into_o who_o society_n we_o be_v enter_v by_o the_o benefit_n of_o this_o reconciliation_n let_v we_o be_v clothe_v as_o they_o be_v with_o a_o beautiful_a and_o please_a light_n our_o lot_n be_v to_o be_v one_o day_n like_o they_o in_o immortality_n let_v we_o be_v so_o for_o the_o present_a in_o sanctity_n our_o peace_n be_v make_v with_o god._n let_v we_o not_o make_v war_n upon_o he_o any_o more_o he_o have_v pardon_v we_o all_o the_o exorbitancy_n and_o rage_n of_o our_o rebellion_n never_o turn_v we_o to_o any_o of_o they_o again_o he_o will_v be_v our_o good_a lord_n and_o gracious_a master_n be_v we_o his_o faithful_a subject_n and_o obedient_a servant_n let_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n wipe_v away_o both_o our_o guilt_n and_o our_o filth_n fasten_v we_o our_o old_a man_n to_o his_o cross_n let_v the_o nail_n that_o there_o pierce_v his_o flesh_n pierce_v also_o the_o member_n of_o we_o let_v the_o cross_n that_o make_v he_o die_v make_v to_o die_v all_o our_o lust_n and_o extinguish_v by_o little_a and_o little_a in_o we_o that_o earthly_a carnal_a and_o vicious_a life_n which_o we_o derive_v from_o the_o first_o adam_n to_o regenerate_a and_o raise_v we_o up_o again_o with_o the_o second_o unto_o a_o new_a a_o holy_a and_o spiritual_a life_n worthy_a of_o that_o blood_n by_o which_o he_o he_o have_v purchase_v it_o for_o we_o and_o of_o that_o spirit_n by_o who_o he_o have_v communicate_v the_o beginning_n of_o it_o to_o we_o and_o of_o that_o sanctuary_n of_o immortality_n where_o he_o will_v full_o finish_v it_o one_o day_n to_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o our_o eternal_a blessedness_n amen_n the_o xi_o sermon_n col_fw-fr i._o ver._n xxi_o xxii_o verse_n xxi_o and_o you_o who_o be_v sometime_o estrange_v from_o he_o and_o who_o be_v his_o enemy_n in_o your_o understanding_n in_o wicked_a work_n xxii_o yet_o now_o have_v he_o reconcile_v in_o the_o body_n of_o his_o flesh_n by_o death_n to_o render_v you_o holy_a and_o without_o spot_n and_o unreprovable_a before_o he_o dear_o brethren_n it_o be_v long_o since_o observe_v by_o philosopher_n and_o we_o still_o find_v it_o by_o experience_n that_o general_a thing_n do_v move_v the_o spirit_n of_o man_n very_o little_a the_o cause_n be_v that_o be_v natural_o glue_v up_o too_o close_o every_o one_o to_o his_o particular_a interest_n they_o mind_v only_o that_o which_o touch_v the_o same_o and_o be_v not_o solicitous_a about_o a_o common_a concern_v till_o they_o be_v make_v some_o way_n smart_o sensible_a that_o themselves_o have_v part_n in_o it_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o church_n therefore_o shall_v not_o content_v themselves_o with_o propose_v the_o maxim_n of_o heavenly_a doctrine_n in_o gross_a and_o in_o general_a only_o to_o the_o soul_n who_o edification_n be_v commit_v to_o they_o that_o they_o may_v get_v hold_n of_o they_o and_o produce_v some_o good_a effect_n upon_o they_o they_o must_v apply_v to_o they_o in_o particular_a each_o of_o those_o divine_a verity_n st._n paul_n who_o example_n shall_v serve_v for_o a_o rule_n to_o all_o the_o true_a servant_n of_o god_n take_v this_o course_n in_o divers_a place_n of_o his_o epistle_n and_o particular_o in_o the_o text_n we_o have_v now_o read_v you_o for_o
here_o below_o do_v put_v off_o the_o habitude_n of_o vice_n and_o put_v on_o those_o of_o christian_a virtue_n by_o reason_n whereof_o they_o be_v just_o call_v holy_a though_o through_o infirmity_n there_o slip_v from_o they_o sometime_o some_o action_n contrary_a thereto_o they_o be_v wash_v from_o those_o foul_a and_o ugly_a spot_n that_o yerwhile_o deform_v their_o whole_a life_n and_o a_o adversary_n can_v note_v or_o reprehend_v aught_o in_o their_o deportment_n that_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o profession_n they_o make_v of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n as_o for_o what_o the_o apostle_n add_v that_o they_o be_v such_o before_o god_n it_o be_v only_o to_o signify_v that_o their_o piety_n be_v true_a and_o real_a not_o feign_v nor_o dissemble_v that_o it_o be_v not_o a_o mask_n which_o cheat_v the_o eye_n of_o man_n but_o a_o disposition_n of_o heart_n which_o god_n discern_v within_o they_o as_o man_n do_v behold_v the_o evidence_n of_o it_o without_o upon_o they_o in_o the_o same_o sense_n that_o st._n luke_n say_v of_o zachary_n and_o elizabeth_n that_o they_o be_v both_o righteous_a before_o god._n lo_o there_o belove_a brethren_n what_o we_o have_v to_o say_v to_o you_o upon_o this_o text._n the_o rigour_n of_o the_o season_n oblige_v we_o to_o conclude_v this_o action_n i_o will_v only_o touch_v at_o in_o a_o word_n or_o two_o the_o use_v we_o shall_v deduce_v from_o it_o for_o our_o edification_n refer_v it_o to_o your_o diligence_n to_o dilate_v each_o of_o they_o and_o above_o all_o to_o reduce_v they_o careful_o into_o practice_n remember_v first_o the_o miserable_a estate_n wherein_o you_o be_v before_o god_n prevent_v you_o by_o his_o grace_n and_o think_v that_o it_o be_v to_o you_o also_o the_o apostle_n say_v you_o be_v sometime_o estrange_v and_o enemy_n in_o your_o understanding_n in_o wicked_a work_n for_o our_o ancestor_n before_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n shine_v on_o these_o country_n be_v in_o such_o a_o condition_n as_o the_o colossian_n or_o rather_o a_o worse_a our_o father_n be_v hittites_n and_o our_o mother_n amorites_n live_v in_o the_o darkness_n of_o paganism_n serve_v a_o hesus_n and_o a_o belenus_n and_o a_o tautate_n and_o i_o know_v not_o what_o other_o vanity_n sacrifice_v man_n to_o they_o and_o welter_v in_o the_o filth_n of_o the_o most_o infamous_a vice_n be_v by_o the_o great_a benignity_n of_o god_n draw_v out_o of_o this_o gulf_n we_o be_v yet_o cast_v into_o another_o in_o which_o under_o other_o name_n we_o commit_v the_o like_a crime_n adore_v a_o insensible_a and_o inanimate_a thing_n and_o bend_v down_o ourselves_o before_o wood_n and_o stone_n and_o dumb_a image_n and_o give_v to_o a_o mortal_a man_n the_o glorious_a name_n which_o belong_v only_o to_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v corrupt_v both_o in_o our_o thought_n and_o in_o our_o deed_n these_o fault_n be_v so_o much_o worse_o than_o the_o former_a by_o how_o much_o less_o ignorant_a we_o be_v of_o our_o master_n will_n than_o we_o have_v yer_v be_v admire_v next_o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n who_o see_v we_o in_o this_o abyss_n though_o our_o ingratitude_n and_o rebellion_n merit_v his_o heavy_a avenge_n yet_o have_v pity_n on_o we_o and_o visit_v we_o in_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n have_v reconcile_v we_o by_o the_o body_n of_o the_o flesh_n of_o his_o son_n through_o his_o death_n he_o have_v send_v to_o we_o epaphras_n as_o he_o do_v to_o the_o colossian_n minister_n of_o his_o word_n who_o have_v make_v the_o voice_n of_o paul_n and_o of_o the_o other_o apostle_n to_o resound_v among_o we_o he_o have_v purify_v we_o and_o wash_v all_o our_o filth_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o his_o christ_n he_o have_v bedew_v our_o heart_n therewith_o and_o abolish_v the_o enmity_n and_o extinguish_v the_o hatred_n and_o reunite_v we_o unto_o himself_o communicate_v to_o we_o the_o divine_a body_n of_o his_o son_n nail_v for_o we_o to_o the_o cross_n the_o source_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o the_o treasury_n of_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n of_o heaven_n his_o death_n have_v be_v our_o life_n and_o his_o malediction_n our_o benediction_n acknowledge_v we_o this_o great_a goodness_n of_o our_o god_n with_o a_o profound_a gratitude_n give_v we_o he_o the_o glory_n of_o all_o the_o good_a that_o may_v be_v in_o we_o if_o there_o be_v any_o light_n in_o our_o understanding_n any_o peace_n in_o our_o conscience_n any_o pureness_n in_o our_o affection_n any_o rectitude_n in_o our_o way_n bless_v we_o the_o kindness_n of_o this_o sovereign_a lord_n who_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o illuminate_v we_o to_o reconcile_v we_o and_o to_o cleanse_v we_o without_o this_o favourable_a beam_a forth_o of_o his_o grace_n we_o shall_v be_v yet_o stranger_n and_o enemy_n in_o the_o bondage_n and_o darkness_n of_o egypt_n or_o under_o the_o yoke_n and_o in_o the_o captivity_n of_o chaldea_n make_v we_o use_v now_o of_o the_o benefit_n he_o have_v confer_v on_o we_o let_v we_o abide_v fasten_v to_o he_o so_o as_o nothing_o may_v set_v we_o at_o distance_n from_o he_o love_n we_o he_o fervent_o and_o serve_v he_o diligent_o lest_o we_o become_v yet_o again_o his_o enemy_n let_v those_o understanding_n which_o be_v sometime_o the_o head_n of_o that_o wicked_a war_n we_o make_v against_o he_o religious_o maintain_v that_o holy_a and_o happy_a peace_n which_o he_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o conclude_v with_o we_o banish_v we_o thence_o all_o thought_n of_o rebellion_n have_v we_o still_o before_o our_o eye_n that_o sacred_a flesh_n which_o the_o king_n of_o glory_n be_v clothe_v with_o for_o we_o the_o blood_n wherewith_o he_o purchase_v our_o peace_n the_o death_n he_o undergo_v to_o bring_v we_o in_o again_o with_o god_n his_o father_n let_v we_o not_o profane_v a_o blessing_n that_o cost_v he_o so_o dear_a imitate_v we_o also_o his_o goodness_n treat_v we_o our_o neighbour_n as_o he_o treat_v we_o if_o they_o avoid_v we_o let_v we_o seek_v to_o they_o for_o we_o also_o be_v enemy_n to_o god_n and_o war_v against_o he_o when_o he_o call_v we_o to_o the_o communion_n of_o his_o grace_n above_o all_o remember_v we_o that_o the_o end_n of_o all_o the_o miracle_n god_n have_v do_v on_o our_o behalf_n be_v to_o make_v we_o holy_a without_o spot_n and_o unreprovable_a before_o he_o let_v not_o we_o betray_v so_o admirable_a and_o so_o reasonable_a a_o design_n let_v we_o not_o frustrate_v so_o good_a and_o so_o merciful_a a_o lord_n of_o his_o intention_n dear_a brethren_n i_o may_v here_o make_v large_a complaint_n of_o the_o profaneness_n of_o some_o of_o the_o looseness_n of_o other_o and_o of_o the_o faltring_n of_o we_o all_o who_o labour_n after_o nothing_o less_o than_o that_o high_a and_o accomplish_a sanctification_n to_o which_o god_n call_v we_o but_o i_o have_v much_o rather_o end_v with_o entreaty_n than_o with_o complaint_n and_o do_v conjure_v you_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o by_o your_o own_o salvation_n that_o you_o will_v judge_v yourselves_o and_o that_o renounce_v all_o the_o fault_n of_o the_o time_n past_a all_o the_o impiety_n and_o lust_n of_o this_o world_n you_o will_v live_v henceforth_o sober_o righteous_o and_o godly_a and_o keep_v yourselves_o holy_a pure_a and_o unreprovable_a to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o edification_n of_o man_n and_o your_o own_o salvation_n amen_n the_o xii_o sermon_n col_fw-fr i._n ver._n xxiii_o verse_n xxiii_o if_o indeed_o you_o continue_v in_o the_o faith_n found_v and_o firm_a and_o be_v not_o move_v away_o from_o the_o hope_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o you_o have_v hear_v and_o which_o be_v preach_v to_o every_o creature_n which_o be_v under_o heaven_n whereof_o i_o paul_n have_v be_v make_v a_o minister_n our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n in_o the_o gospel_n according_a to_o s._n matthew_n tell_v we_o of_o two_o sort_n of_o people_n which_o hear_v his_o doctrine_n and_o frequent_v his_o school_n the_o one_o they_o that_o put_v his_o word_n in_o practice_n that_o be_v those_z who_o embrace_v the_o gospel_n with_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n do_v render_v he_o the_o obedience_n he_o demand_v of_o they_o the_o other_o they_o that_o hear_v but_o put_v not_o in_o practice_n what_o he_o say_v unto_o they_o that_o be_v those_z who_o give_v but_o little_a or_o no_o belief_n to_o his_o divine_a truth_n take_v no_o care_n to_o perform_v what_o he_o command_v but_o content_v themselves_o with_o a_o vain_a outside_n profession_n and_o be_v not_o inward_o affect_v and_o change_v as_o they_o ought_v to_o be_v he_o compare_v the_o former_a to_o a_o wise_a and_o prudent_a man_n that_o have_v build_v his_o house_n upon_o a_o rock_n and_o when_o the_o rain_n fall_v and_o the_o flood_n come_v and_o the_o wind_n blue_a and_o beat_v upon_o that_o house_n it_o fall_v not_o for_o
perpetual_a voice_n of_o the_o church_n that_o though_o the_o faithful_a dye_n for_o their_o brethren_n remiss_a aug._n 〈◊〉_d tract_n in_o joaâ—_n &_o l._n q._n ad_fw-la bonif._n de_fw-fr pecc_fw-la mer._n &_o remiss_a yet_o martyr_n do_v not_o shed_v one_o drop_n of_o their_o blood_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o that_o none_o but_o christ_n have_v do_v this_o for_o we_o and_o that_o he_o herein_o give_v we_o not_o what_o to_o imitate_v but_o what_o to_o thank_v he_o for_o that_o he_o alone_o take_v on_o he_o our_o punishment_n without_o our_o sin_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o by_o he_o without_o merit_n may_v obtain_v the_o grace_n which_o be_v not_o due_a to_o we_o this_o foundation_n be_v overturn_v their_o pretend_a treasury_n and_o the_o dispense_n of_o it_o which_o they_o forge_v do_v fall_v to_o ground_n i_o confess_v the_o church_n have_v a_o treasure_n or_o rather_o a_o live_a spring_n of_o grace_n and_o of_o propitiation_n for_o its_o sin_n but_o it_o be_v full_a and_o whole_a in_o jesus_n christ_n her_o eternal_a high_a priest_n who_o be_v ordain_v of_o god_n from_o all_o time_n to_o be_v a_o propitiation_n through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n and_o to_o have_v possession_n of_o the_o same_o the_o sinner_n need_v but_o to_o present_v he_o a_o heart_n full_a of_o faith_n and_o of_o repentance_n according_a to_o the_o direction_n of_o s._n john_n 1.9_o 1_o joh._n 1.9_o if_o we_o confess_v our_o sin_n he_o be_v faithful_a and_o just_a to_o pardon_v they_o and_o to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o iniquity_n as_o for_o the_o patience_n and_o the_o suffering_n of_o saint_n though_o they_o have_v not_o the_o virtue_n to_o satisfy_v for_o our_o sin_n yet_o notwithstanding_o they_o be_v not_o unprofitable_a to_o we_o wherefore_o the_o lord_n will_v have_v they_o put_v up_o and_o keep_v not_o in_o the_o pretend_a enchequer_n of_o the_o pope_n but_o in_o the_o treasury_n of_o the_o scripture_n out_o of_o which_o every_o faithful_a person_n have_v the_o liberty_n to_o fetch_v they_o at_o all_o time_n for_o his_o use_n to_o the_o edify_n of_o his_o life_n and_o for_o the_o gather_n from_o such_o fair_a example_n that_o excellent_a fruit_n of_o piety_n which_o they_o do_v contain_v he_o admire_v and_o imitate_v they_o the_o best_a he_o can_v this_o be_v that_o we_o ought_v to_o practice_v upon_o the_o suffering_n of_o the_o apostle_n in_o particular_a which_o be_v represent_v to_o we_o in_o this_o text_n that_o we_o may_v in_o good_a earnest_n make_v our_o profit_n of_o they_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o our_o own_o edification_n learn_v we_o from_o they_o first_o not_o to_o be_v ashamed_a of_o affliction_n for_o the_o gospel_n s._n paul_n show_v we_o that_o it_o be_v matter_n of_o joy_n 12._o mat._n 5.11_o 12._o i_o rejoice_v say_v he_o in_o my_o suffering_n and_o our_o lord_n himself_o command_v we_o to_o have_v this_o sentiment_n of_o it_o rejoice_v say_v he_o and_o be_v exceed_o glad_a when_o man_n shall_v revile_v you_o and_o persecute_v you_o for_o great_a be_v your_o reward_n in_o heaven_n for_o so_o persecute_v they_o the_o prophet_n which_o be_v before_o you_o christ_n be_v treat_v thus_o himself_o and_o his_o apostle_n go_v to_o heaven_n the_o same_o way_n blush_v not_o at_o the_o bear_n of_o their_o mark_n if_o they_o be_v ignominious_a before_o man_n they_o be_v glorious_a before_o god_n fortify_v yourselves_o in_o this_o resolution_n particular_o you_o to_o who_o god_n have_v commit_v the_o ministry_n of_o his_o word_n if_o the_o world_n do_v thwart_v your_o preach_n if_o it_o threaten_v you_o if_o it_o come_v so_o far_o as_o to_o imprisonment_n and_o to_o banish_v and_o further_a yet_o remember_v that_o s._n paul_n have_v no_o better_a usage_n and_o that_o it_o be_v out_o of_o a_o prison_n that_o he_o write_v this_o excellent_a epistle_n as_o your_o cause_n be_v the_o same_o so_o let_v your_o courage_n be_v like_o he_o conclude_v as_o he_o do_v that_o these_o bond_n be_v a_o honour_n to_o you_o that_o these_o suffering_n be_v the_o affliction_n of_o chrit_n let_v this_o sacred_a name_n and_o the_o communion_n you_o have_v with_o he_o sweeten_v all_o the_o bitterness_n of_o your_o trouble_n but_o faithful_a brethren_n think_v you_o not_o to_o be_v exempt_v from_o these_o trial_n because_o you_o be_v not_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n you_o also_o have_v part_n in_o they_o each_o one_o according_a to_o his_o call_n and_o the_o measure_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god._n he_o have_v no_o child_n who_o he_o consecrate_v not_o by_o affliction_n but_o if_o you_o suffer_v with_o jesus_n christ_n you_o shall_v reign_v with_o he_o if_o you_o have_v part_n now_o in_o his_o cross_n you_o shall_v have_v so_o one_o day_n in_o his_o glory_n and_o to_o assure_v you_o of_o it_o he_o call_v your_o suffering_n his_o affliction_n he_o protest_v that_o you_o receive_v never_o a_o blow_n but_o he_o feel_v it_o doubt_v not_o but_o he_o do_v take_v great_a notice_n of_o the_o confflict_v which_o he_o vouchsafe_v to_o call_v his._n think_v also_o upon_o what_o he_o have_v sustain_v for_o you_o and_o you_o will_v confess_v it_o be_v reasonable_a that_o you_o shall_v suffer_v something_o for_o his_o glory_n who_o have_v undergo_v so_o much_o for_o your_o salvatition_n he_o have_v take_v up_o for_o you_o the_o whole_a curse_n of_o god_n will_v not_o you_o bear_v the_o reproach_n and_o wrong_n of_o man_n for_o he_o he_o have_v bear_v and_o expiate_v the_o penalty_n of_o your_o sin_n on_o the_o cross_n will_v you_o have_v horror_n at_o the_o remainder_n of_o his_o affliction_n he_o have_v accomplish_v what_o be_v most_o difficult_a that_o which_o none_o but_o he_o can_v discharge_v have_v drink_v for_o we_o the_o dreadful_a cup_n of_o god_n indignation_n against_o our_o sin_n accomplish_v you_o stout_o the_o trial_n that_o remain_v for_o we_o it_o be_v he_o himself_o that_o dispense_v they_o to_o we_o it_o be_v not_o either_o the_o fancy_n of_o man_n or_o the_o rage_n of_o devil_n god_n have_v cut_v out_o our_o task_n for_o we_o it_o be_v from_o his_o hand_n we_o must_v receive_v all_o the_o affliction_n we_o shall_v suffer_v but_o beside_o that_o we_o owe_v this_o respect_n and_o subjection_n to_o god_n let_v we_o learn_v of_o the_o apostle_n that_o we_o owe_v such_o example_n also_o to_o the_o church_n it_o be_v not_o for_o jesus_n christ_n alone_o that_o we_o suffer_v it_o be_v for_o his_o body_n also_o as_o our_o affliction_n advance_v the_o glory_n of_o the_o master_n so_o do_v they_o serve_v likewise_o for_o the_o edification_n of_o the_o family_n judge_v you_o thereby_o faithful_a brethren_n what_o our_o affection_n for_o the_o church_n shall_v be_v the_o consideration_n of_o it_o make_v up_o a_o good_a part_n of_o the_o apostle_n joy_n he_o account_v himself_o happy_a that_o by_o his_o suffering_n he_o can_v testify_v the_o love_n he_o bear_v to_o this_o sacred_a body_n of_o his_o master_n he_o bless_v his_o chain_n how_o hard_o soever_o it_o be_v because_o it_o do_v the_o church_n some_o service_n dear_a brethren_n let_v we_o imitate_v this_o divine_a charity_n love_n we_o our_o lord_n church_n above_o all_o thing_n let_v we_o make_v it_o the_o chief_a object_n of_o our_o delight_n consecrate_v we_o to_o its_o edification_n all_o the_o action_n and_o suffering_n of_o our_o life_n embrace_v we_o all_o its_o member_n with_o brotherly_a kindness_n and_o take_v good_a heed_n we_o despise_v no_o man_n that_o have_v the_o honour_n to_o be_v incorporate_a in_o so_o augu_v and_o so_o divine_a a_o society_n the_o apostle_n example_n show_v we_o that_o we_o owe_v they_o even_o our_o blood_n and_o our_o life_n and_o we_o have_v hear_v he_o beside_o at_o another_o time_n 2.17_o phil._n 2.17_o profess_v to_o the_o philippian_n that_o if_o he_o may_v serve_v for_o a_o aspersion_n upon_o the_o sacrifice_n 3.16_o 1_o joh._n 3.16_o and_o service_n of_o their_o faith_n he_o shall_v joy_v in_o it_o and_o s._n john_n say_v express_o that_o as_o christ_n have_v lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o we_o so_o we_o ought_v to_o lay_v down_o our_o life_n for_o our_o brethren_n if_o the_o lord_n spare_v our_o infirmity_n and_o call_v we_o not_o to_o so_o high_a trial_n let_v we_o at_o least_o testify_z our_o charity_n towards_o the_o church_n by_o all_o the_o office_n and_o service_n whereof_o our_o condition_n and_o the_o present_a occasion_n be_v capable_a we_o owe_v it_o our_o blood_n let_v we_o give_v it_o at_o least_o our_o tear_n our_o alm_n our_o good_a example_n you_o that_o have_v have_v the_o heart_n to_o plunge_v yourselves_o in_o the_o vain_a pastime_n of_o the_o world_n while_o the_o church_n be_v in_o mourning_n that_o have_v laugh_v and_o sport_v while_o she_o suffer_v and_o
this_o bless_a light_n he_o will_v have_v object_v the_o interest_n of_o these_o last_o generation_n that_o they_o be_v too_o far_o remove_v from_o this_o sunshine_n to_o make_v their_o profit_n of_o it_o unbelief_n do_v never_o want_v pretence_n it_o find_v somewhat_o to_o reply_n against_o all_o the_o lord_n procedure_n and_o not_o desire_v that_o they_o shall_v be_v just_a do_v easy_o forge_v apparence_n to_o itself_o to_o believe_v they_o be_v not_o so_o let_v we_o suffer_v he_o to_o be_v wise_a than_o ourselves_o and_o instead_o of_o argue_v about_o the_o order_n he_o have_v take_v receive_v it_o with_o respect_n and_o make_v our_o profit_n of_o it_o let_v it_o satisfy_v we_o that_o by_o his_o grace_n we_o find_v ourselves_o within_o the_o compass_n of_o that_o bless_a time_n in_o which_o he_o have_v manifest_v his_o secret_n and_o make_v we_o use_v with_o thankfulness_n of_o the_o advantage_n he_o have_v please_v to_o give_v our_o age_n above_o those_o that_o have_v precede_v but_o if_o you_o ask_v i_o why_o god_n communicate_v his_o gospel_n to_o the_o church_n no_o soon_o tell_v i_o also_o why_o he_o give_v not_o to_o man_n and_o other_o live_a creature_n the_o perfection_n of_o their_o kind_n at_o the_o instant_n of_o their_o nativity_n why_o let_v he_o they_o lose_v so_o much_o time_n in_o the_o weakness_n of_o infancy_n which_o may_v be_v better_o employ_v in_o more_o noble_a action_n if_o they_o have_v their_o vigour_n and_o maturity_n at_o the_o begin_n of_o their_o day_n tell_v i_o again_o why_o he_o make_v not_o the_o plant_n to_o grow_v up_o to_o blossom_n and_o to_o bear_v fruit_n in_o a_o moment_n and_o why_o he_o form_v family_n and_o state_n so_o slow_o among_o mankind_n god_n do_v nothing_o sudden_o and_o will_v have_v we_o understand_v the_o maturity_n of_o his_o counsel_n by_o the_o gravity_n of_o his_o motion_n he_o have_v form_v the_o church_n in_o the_o same_o method_n he_o will_v that_o she_o shall_v begin_v to_o pronounce_v before_o she_o speak_v distinct_o pass_v through_o childhood_n before_o come_v to_o full_a age_n he_o will_v that_o she_o shall_v learn_v her_o rudiment_n before_o she_o hear_v the_o high_a lesson_n of_o his_o wisdom_n and_o have_v in_o one_o of_o her_o time_n moses_n for_o her_o schoolmaster_n in_o the_o other_o jesus_n christ_n for_o her_o doctor_n as_o the_o apostle_n show_v we_o in_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o galatian_n since_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o high_a of_o her_o lesson_n 4._o c._n 3_o &_o 4._o it_o be_v just_o reserve_v for_o her_o ripe_a age_n but_o if_o you_o press_v i_o still_o and_o ask_v i_o why_o god_n ordain_v such_o a_o difference_n between_o the_o age_n of_o the_o church_n i_o will_v answer_v you_o as_o before_z with_o s._n paul_n that_o thus_o he_o will_v do_v you_o can_v break_v over_o this_o bound_n without_o unsettle_v the_o whole_a nature_n and_o bring_v the_o justice_n of_o all_o his_o progress_v into_o contestation_n it_o be_v evident_a that_o it_o be_v neither_o more_o difficult_a for_o god_n nor_o less_o apparent_o reasonable_a to_o give_v animal_n and_o vegetable_n their_o strength_n and_o perfection_n in_o the_o first_o moment_n of_o their_o life_n then_o to_o give_v the_o church_n the_o knowledge_n of_o his_o mystery_n in_o the_o first_o century_n of_o her_o time_n the_o other_o point_n in_o this_o dispensation_n of_o god_n which_o offend_v our_o curiosity_n respect_v the_o person_n to_o who_o he_o have_v manifest_v his_o mystery_n and_o sanctify_v they_o by_o this_o divine_a light_n why_o to_o these_o have_v he_o do_v this_o rather_o than_o to_o those_o why_o to_o poor_a galilean_n rather_o than_o to_o the_o scribe_n and_o priest_n of_o israel_n the_o apostle_n cut_v the_o knot_n of_o all_o these_o question_n with_o one_o only_a word_n say_v that_o he_o will_v make_v it_o know_v to_o they_o it_o be_v the_o reason_n which_o the_o lord_n himself_o allege_v for_o this_o diversity_n when_o have_v give_v thanks_o to_o the_o father_n for_o that_o he_o have_v hide_v these_o thing_n from_o the_o wise_a and_o prudent_a and_o reveal_v they_o unto_o babe_n 11.26_o mat._n 11.26_o he_o add_v even_o so_o father_n for_o thus_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o and_o our_o apostle_n treat_v elsewhere_o express_o of_o this_o matter_n conclude_v that_o god_n have_v mercy_n on_o who_o he_o will_v have_v mercy_n 9.18_o rom._n 9.18_o and_o who_o he_o will_v he_o harden_v it_o be_v at_o this_o will_n that_o we_o must_v stop_v and_o not_o go_v on_o vain_o seek_v for_o reason_n in_o the_o person_n themselves_o of_o the_o favour_n god_n have_v show_v they_o it_o be_v clear_a that_o we_o shall_v never_o find_v in_o they_o any_o which_o may_v give_v we_o satisfaction_n and_o again_o hereto_o must_v we_o reduce_v all_o the_o diversity_n which_o may_v be_v observe_v in_o the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o that_o god_n make_v it_o to_o abound_v in_o one_o country_n and_o among_o one_o people_n while_o another_o be_v deprive_v of_o it_o that_o he_o make_v it_o to_o shine_v upon_o one_o generation_n after_o have_v deny_v it_o to_o another_o that_o he_o communicate_v it_o here_o more_o liberal_o and_o there_o more_o spare_o all_o this_o depend_v mere_o on_o his_o good_a pleasure_n nor_o can_v the_o thing_n themselves_o afford_v we_o any_o valuable_a reason_n of_o it_o but_o i_o return_v to_o the_o apostle_n who_o say_v that_o by_o the_o revelation_n of_o his_o gospel_n god_n have_v make_v know_v what_o be_v the_o riches_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o this_o mystery_n among_o the_o gentile_n they_o that_o be_v verse_v in_o the_o read_n of_o this_o holy_a man_n writing_n do_v know_v that_o he_o often_o use_v the_o word_n riches_n 11.33_o rom._n 11.33_o to_o set_v forth_o abundance_n as_o when_o he_o cry_v out_o oh_o the_o depth_n of_o the_o riches_n both_o of_o the_o wisdom_n and_o the_o knowledge_n and_o when_o he_o speak_v elsewhere_o of_o the_o riches_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o lord_n 2.4_o ephes_n 1.7_o rom._n 2.4_o and_o when_o he_o demand_v of_o the_o impenitent_a if_o he_o despise_v the_o riches_n of_o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n of_o his_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a and_o so_o in_o a_o multitude_n of_o other_o place_n it_o be_v in_o this_o sense_n that_o we_o must_v here_o understand_v the_o expression_n of_o riches_n of_o glory_n that_o be_v to_o say_v a_o great_a abundance_n of_o glory_n or_o which_o amount_v to_o as_o much_o a_o very_a great_a and_o most_o abundant_a glory_n whereby_o you_o see_v the_o zeal_n of_o this_o holy_a man_n for_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o gospel_n inasmuch_o as_o he_o can_v satisfy_v himself_o about_o this_o subject_n but_o heap_v up_o the_o most_o magnific_a term_n he_o can_v think_v of_o to_o represent_v the_o excellency_n of_o it_o he_o call_v it_o a_o mystery_n and_o a_o mystery_n of_o god_n and_o a_o mystery_n hide_a during_o all_o the_o age_n that_o roll_v on_o from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n and_o at_o length_n discover_v from_o heaven_n in_o the_o last_o time_n to_o the_o saint_n of_o god._n this_o be_v very_o much_o and_o there_o be_v no_o other_o doctrine_n either_o humane_a or_o indeed_o divine_a of_o which_o so_o much_o can_v be_v say_v but_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o for_o s._n paul_n he_o add_v that_o it_o be_v a_o glorious_a mystery_n yea_o content_v not_o himself_o with_o this_o he_o ascribe_v to_o it_o not_o glory_n simple_o but_o riches_n and_o a_o abundance_n of_o glory_n and_o it_o be_v not_o here_o alone_o that_o he_o do_v so_o he_o speak_v of_o it_o every_o otherwhere_a in_o the_o same_o manner_n as_o when_o he_o say_v that_o unto_o he_o this_o grace_n be_v give_v 8._o eph._n 3.7_o 8._o to_o preach_v among_o the_o gentile_n the_o unsearchable_a riches_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o make_v all_o man_n see_v what_o be_v the_o communication_n of_o the_o mystery_n which_o from_o the_o beginning_n have_v be_v hide_v in_o god_n and_o elsewhere_o he_o call_v it_o the_o glorious_a ministration_n of_o the_o spirit_n 3.8.18_o 2_o cor._n 3.8.18_o and_o the_o mirror_n wherein_o the_o face_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v open_o behold_v and_o in_o truth_n he_o have_v good_a reason_n for_o it_o be_v particular_o in_o the_o gospel_n that_o god_n have_v make_v all_o the_o beam_n of_o his_o glory_n to_o shine_v out_o there_o he_o manife_v and_o communicate_v unto_o man_n all_o the_o marvel_n of_o his_o power_n of_o his_o wisdom_n of_o his_o justice_n and_o of_o his_o merciful_a goodness_n in_o their_o great_a altitude_n and_o in_o their_o rich_a abundance_n which_o be_v as_o the_o substance_n and_o essence_n of_o this_o glory_n the_o gospel_n be_v his_o treasury_n wherein_o he_o present_v we_o his_o most_o glorious_a and_o his_o divine_a benefit_n his_o grace_n
in_o old_a time_n that_o your_o holy_a life_n may_v be_v new_a as_o your_o knowledge_n be_v great_a than_o that_o of_o other_o age_n so_o let_v your_o holiness_n surpass_v they_o the_o dimness_n of_o their_o light_n do_v in_o some_o sort_n excuse_v their_o fault_n fault_n commit_v in_o the_o mistake_v of_o childhood_n and_o in_o the_o obscurity_n of_o shadow_n with_o what_o pretext_n can_v you_o palliate_v you_o you_o to_o who_o god_n have_v communicate_v all_o his_o counsel_n how_o will_v you_o defend_v that_o ardent_a and_o unruly_a passion_n which_o you_o have_v for_o the_o earth_n you_o who_o by_o the_o gospel_n he_o have_v make_v to_o see_v all_o the_o beauty_n of_o heaven_n how_o will_v you_o justify_v the_o love_n and_o the_o adherence_n you_o have_v one_o to_o the_o pleasure_n of_o the_o flesh_n another_o to_o the_o heap_n and_o honour_n of_o the_o world_n you_o to_o who_o he_o have_v show_v the_o riches_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o eternity_n in_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n sure_o to_o sin_n in_o such_o light_n be_v not_o a_o infirmity_n nor_o simple_o a_o naughtiness_n it_o be_v a_o impudence_n and_o a_o execrable_a insolency_n take_v heed_n then_o belove_a brethren_n that_o this_o great_a grace_n which_o god_n have_v show_v you_o do_v not_o turn_v to_o your_o condemnation_n if_o you_o desire_v it_o shall_v be_v save_v to_o you_o purify_v yourselves_o and_o cleanse_v yourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n and_o pollution_n for_o the_o mystery_n of_o god_n be_v only_o for_o saint_n renounce_v the_o world_n behaviour_n as_o well_o as_o its_o belief_n walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o heaven_n in_o a_o honesty_n and_o purity_n worthy_a of_o the_o vocation_n wherewith_o god_n have_v honour_v you_o let_v his_o mystery_n show_v forth_o the_o wonder_n of_o its_o glory_n among_o you_o potent_o change_v your_o whole_a life_n into_o its_o brightness_n and_o transform_v you_o into_o the_o image_n of_o that_o jesus_n christ_n who_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o dwell_v in_o you_o and_o to_o take_v your_o heart_n for_o his_o temple_n that_o after_o you_o have_v wise_o manage_v his_o talent_n here_o below_o and_o happy_o travail_v in_o his_o work_n he_o may_v crown_v you_o one_o day_n in_o the_o heaven_n with_o that_o sovereign_a and_o eternal_a glory_n which_o he_o have_v promise_v we_o and_o we_o hope_v for_o from_o his_o grace_n so_o be_v it_o the_o xv._o sermon_n col_fw-fr i._o verse_n xxviii_o xxix_o verse_n xxviii_o who_o we_o preach_v admonish_v every_o man_n and_o teach_v every_o man_n in_o all_o wisdom_n that_o we_o may_v render_v every_o man_n perfect_a in_o christ_n jesus_n xxix_o whereunto_o also_o i_o labour_v combat_v according_a to_o his_o efficacy_n which_o work_v in_o i_o powerful_o dear_a brethren_n there_o be_v a_o great_a difference_n between_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n both_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o own_o nature_n and_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o manner_n of_o their_o dispensation_n for_o to_o omit_v other_o thing_n the_o gospel_n be_v a_o mystery_n that_o be_v a_o verity_n so_o hide_v in_o god_n as_o if_o he_o have_v not_o vouchsafe_v to_o discover_v it_o to_o man_n himself_o by_o a_o supernatural_a revelation_n no_o creature_n either_o earthly_a or_o heavenly_a have_v be_v ever_o able_a to_o bring_v it_o forth_o from_o the_o bottomless_a deep_n of_o god_n wisdom_n or_o to_o acquire_v any_o solid_a and_o distinct_a knowledge_n of_o it_o by_o the_o contemplation_n of_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o world_n but_o the_o law_n be_v a_o verity_n suitable_a to_o the_o sentiment_n of_o nature_n and_o so_o open_a to_o the_o view_n of_o angel_n and_o man_n that_o if_o sin_n have_v not_o dull_v and_o corrupt_v the_o strength_n of_o our_o understanding_n we_o shall_v have_v easy_o comprehend_v it_o of_o ourselves_o without_o any_o extraordinary_a manifestation_n from_o heaven_n according_o you_o see_v how_o deplorate_a and_o how_o blind_a soever_o man_n be_v yet_o they_o fail_v not_o to_o discern_v the_o thing_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o rectitude_n and_o justice_n of_o the_o most_o of_o that_o which_o it_o command_v we_o but_o if_o you_o consider_v the_o dispensation_n of_o these_o two_o doctrine_n you_o will_v find_v that_o whereas_o the_o law_n be_v give_v by_o moses_n to_o the_o jewish_a nation_n only_o the_o gospel_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n be_v preach_v to_o all_o people_n on_o earth_n indifferent_o there_o have_v be_v no_o part_n of_o mankind_n to_o who_o the_o benefit_n of_o this_o new_a light_n be_v not_o present_v by_o the_o apostle_n and_o their_o scholar_n s._n paul_n if_o you_o remember_v inform_v we_o of_o it_o in_o the_o forego_n text_n where_o he_o affirm_v first_o that_o the_o gospel_n be_v a_o mystery_n sudden_a during_o all_o the_o age_n and_o generation_n which_o have_v pass_v but_o now_o manifest_v to_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n and_o second_o that_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v know_v the_o glorious_a riches_n of_o this_o mystery_n among_o the_o gentile_n that_o be_v to_o say_v among_o other_o people_n of_o the_o world_n beside_o the_o jew_n this_o he_o further_o confirm_v in_o the_o text_n now_o read_v unto_o you_o by_o the_o extent_n of_o his_o preach_n protest_a that_o he_o declare_v this_o divine_a word_n to_o all_o man_n for_o have_v intimate_v before_o the_o subject_n of_o this_o great_a mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o declare_v that_o it_o consist_v whole_o in_o christ_n jesus_n alone_o who_o be_v the_o author_n and_o the_o matter_n of_o this_o celestial_a doctrine_n he_o add_v who_o we_o preach_v admonish_v every_o man_n and_o teach_v every_o man_n in_o all_o wisdom_n that_o we_o may_v render_v every_o man_n perfect_a in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o because_o his_o labour_n and_o his_o suffering_n be_v one_o of_o the_o most_o glorious_a mark_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o the_o divine_a authority_n of_o his_o apostleship_n he_o make_v mention_n of_o they_o also_o in_o the_o follow_a verse_n whereunto_o i_o also_o labour_n say_v he_o combat_v according_o to_o his_o efficacy_n which_o work_v powerful_o in_o i_o for_o his_o design_n be_v to_o justify_v what_o he_o have_v before_o tell_v the_o colossian_n namely_o that_o he_o be_v a_o minister_n of_o the_o church_n set_v up_o to_o fullfil_v the_o word_n of_o god_n among_o the_o gentile_n and_o this_o to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v establish_v the_o colossan_n in_o the_o doctrine_n which_o he_o preach_v and_o secure_v they_o from_o the_o seduction_n of_o false_a apostle_n who_o endeavour_v to_o corrupt_v it_o by_o immix_v with_o it_o the_o error_n which_o they_o go_v to_o and_o fro_o a_o sow_v in_o the_o world_n and_o do_v pretend_v that_o beside_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n there_o be_v a_o necessity_n of_o observe_v the_o ceremony_n of_o the_o law_n of_o moses_n and_o of_o practise_v divers_a superstition_n as_o the_o worship_v of_o angel_n which_o they_o recommend_v and_o huge_o exalt_v as_o s._n paul_n will_v show_v we_o in_o the_o follow_a chapter_n it_o be_v for_o the_o set_n up_o of_o his_o own_o ministry_n and_o teach_n above_o these_o evil_a worker_n that_o he_o urge_v his_o heavenly_a call_v before_o it_o be_v for_o this_o end_n again_o that_o he_o exalt_v the_o gospel_n in_o so_o lofty_a a_o manner_n and_o it_o be_v for_o the_o same_o end_n that_o he_o here_o set_v forth_o the_o exercise_n of_o his_o apostleship_n which_o consist_v in_o two_o thing_n one_o whereof_o be_v the_o preach_n which_o he_o describe_v in_o verse_n 28._o the_o other_o be_v the_o labour_n and_o conflict_n which_o accompany_v his_o preach_n declare_v in_o the_o verse_n follow_v the_o last_o of_o this_o chapter_n these_o be_v the_o two_o point_n which_o we_o will_v treat_v of_o by_o the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o the_o present_a action_n the_o preach_a and_o the_o combat_n of_o s._n paul_n note_v upon_o each_o of_o they_o what_o we_o shall_v judge_v apt_a for_o your_o edification_n and_o consolation_n which_o be_v the_o only_a mark_n that_o all_o the_o labour_n of_o this_o great_a apostle_n tend_v to_o and_o the_o true_a end_n both_o of_o our_o word_n and_o your_o faith_n as_o for_o the_o apostle_n preach_v we_o shall_v have_v four_o thing_n to_o consider_v which_o he_o say_v of_o it_o first_o the_o subject_n of_o it_o to_o wit_n jesus_n christ_n who_o say_v he_o we_o preach_v second_o the_o manner_n of_o it_o which_o he_o express_v in_o those_o word_n admonish_v and_o teach_v every_o man_n three_o the_o object_n to_o which_o this_o preach_n of_o his_o be_v direct_v namely_o every_o man_n admonish_v every_o man_n say_v he_o and_o teach_v every_o man_n and_o in_o the_o four_o and_o last_o place_n the_o end_n and_o aim_v to_o which_o it_o tend_v to_o wit_n the_o perfect_a of_o those_o to_o who_o it_o be_v direct_v that_o say_v he_o we_o may_v
countryman_n and_o also_o by_o the_o gentile_n he_o be_v beat_v imprison_a scourge_v stone_v he_o be_v in_o shipwreck_n on_o the_o sea_n in_o danger_n and_o death_n upon_o the_o land_n he_o be_v bring_v to_o be_v at_o the_o mercy_n of_o robber_n in_o desert_n beset_v round_o in_o city_n both_o with_o weapon_n of_o enemy_n and_o the_o ambushment_n of_o false_a friend_n he_o be_v reduce_v to_o nakedness_n to_o cold_a to_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n it_o be_v this_o hard_a and_o terrible_a chain_n of_o labour_n and_o suffering_n which_o he_o mean_v here_o when_o he_o say_v whereunto_o i_o also_o labour_n combat_v but_o oh_o the_o deep_a humility_n of_o this_o holy_a soul_n he_o immediate_o give_v the_o glory_n of_o these_o merveilous_a exploit_n to_o the_o sole_a virtue_n and_o assistance_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n i_o labour_v and_o combat_n say_v he_o according_a to_o his_o efficacy_n which_o work_v powerful_o in_o i_o he_o exercise_v the_o like_a modesty_n elsewhere_o when_o have_v say_v that_o he_o have_v labour_v abundant_o more_o than_o they_o all_o he_o present_o take_v up_o himself_o and_o add_v yet_o not_o i_o but_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o be_v with_o i_o it_o be_v the_o invincible_a force_n of_o this_o grace_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n which_o he_o call_v here_o his_o efficacy_n and_o he_o say_v it_o work_v powerful_o in_o he_o or_o with_o power_n to_o signify_v the_o admirable_a effect_n which_o it_o produce_v in_o he_o first_o in_o that_o it_o raise_v up_o in_o he_o the_o light_n of_o knowledge_n the_o love_n of_o holiness_n charity_n towards_o the_o lord_n flock_n such_o prudence_n and_o wisdom_n as_o be_v necessary_a for_o the_o instruction_n and_o government_n of_o soul_n second_o in_o that_o it_o endue_v he_o with_o a_o more_o than_o humane_a courage_n with_o a_o immovable_a constancy_n and_o firmness_n both_o that_o he_o may_v not_o sink_v under_o the_o burden_n of_o such_o great_a and_o continual_a labour_n and_o that_o he_o may_v patient_o and_o cheerful_o bear_v the_o persecution_n and_o tentation_n which_o be_v still_o let_v loose_a upon_o he_o the_o lord_z make_v thing_n tend_v to_o his_o glory_n and_o the_o advancement_n of_o his_o work_n which_o seem_v so_o contrary_a thereto_o as_o he_o promise_v he_o elsewhere_o that_o his_o power_n shall_v be_v make_v perfect_a in_o his_o infirmity_n three_o in_o accompany_v the_o apostle_n preach_v with_o diverse_a miracle_n which_o ravish_v man_n and_o authorize_v his_o word_n 19_o rom._n 15.18_o 19_o as_o he_o express_o testify_v in_o another_o place_n i_o will_v not_o dare_v to_o speak_v of_o any_o of_o those_o thing_n which_o christ_n have_v not_o wrought_v by_o i_o say_v he_o to_o make_v the_o gentile_n obedient_a by_o word_n and_o work_v through_o mighty_a sign_n and_o wonder_n last_o this_o divine_a virtue_n of_o our_o saviour_n do_v also_o magnificent_o appear_v in_o the_o success_n he_o give_v to_o paul_n labour_n open_v the_o heart_n of_o those_o that_o hear_v he_o and_o cause_v his_o voice_n to_o enter_v into_o they_o notwithstanding_o all_o the_o impediment_n of_o nature_n with_o such_o a_o miraculous_a blessing_n that_o he_o make_v his_o gospel_n to_o abound_v from_o jerusalem_n and_o round_o about_o even_o to_o illyricum_n subdue_a nation_n and_o convert_v they_o glorious_o to_o the_o service_n of_o his_o master_n it_o be_v this_o that_o he_o represent_v here_o to_o the_o colossian_n in_o these_o word_n even_o that_o he_o labour_v and_o combate_v according_a to_o the_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n which_o work_v powerful_o in_o he_o and_o it_o excellent_o conduce_v to_o his_o design_n which_o be_v to_o show_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n he_o preach_v which_o shine_v forth_o clear_o in_o those_o many_o miracle_n they_o be_v as_o seal_v by_o which_o the_o lord_n confirm_v it_o i_o confess_v now_o that_o this_o great_a example_n do_v particular_o reflect_v on_o such_o as_o god_n have_v call_v to_o the_o sacred_a ministry_n of_o his_o house_n and_o it_o show_v they_o on_o one_o hand_n how_o painful_a their_o office_n be_v that_o it_o be_v a_o work_n as_o the_o apostle_n faith_n otherwhere_o a_o work_n i_o say_v rather_o than_o a_o dignity_n 4.5_o 1_o tim._n 3.1_o 2_o tim._n 4.5_o a_o labour_n and_o not_o a_o recreation_n for_o the_o discharge_n of_o it_o worthy_o they_o must_v toil_v and_o strive_v watch_v in_o all_o thing_n endure_v affliction_n and_o do_v the_o work_n of_o evangelist_n and_o it_o teach_v they_o on_o the_o other_o hand_n that_o they_o must_v not_o recoil_v for_o those_o great_a difficulty_n but_o trust_v in_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n and_o expect_v from_o the_o sole_a efficaciousness_n of_o his_o assistance_n that_o light_n that_o strength_n that_o patience_n and_o constancy_n which_o be_v requisite_a for_o the_o finish_n of_o so_o laborious_a a_o course_n since_o it_o be_v he_o alone_o who_o render_v we_o meet_v for_o these_o thing_n strengthen_v we_o in_o weakness_n comfort_v we_o in_o trouble_n encourage_v we_o in_o difficulty_n sustein_v we_o under_o assault_n and_o so_o conduct_v we_o that_o though_o we_o be_v nothing_o of_o ourselves_o 3.5_o 2_o cor._n 3.5_o yet_o in_o he_o we_o can_v do_v all_o thing_n who_o make_v we_o able_a to_o be_v minister_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n but_o though_o s._n paul_n example_n do_v particular_o respect_v pastor_n yet_o it_o appertain_v also_o to_o all_o true_a christian_n in_o general_a since_o there_o be_v no_o one_o of_o they_o but_o be_v also_o in_o some_o sort_n the_o lord_n servant_n have_v of_o he_o the_o manage_n of_o some_o of_o his_o talent_n and_o be_v call_v to_o labour_n and_o combat_n let_v we_o consider_v then_o all_o of_o we_o in_o common_a and_o joint_o make_v our_o improvement_n both_o of_o the_o preach_n and_o of_o the_o labour_a of_o this_o great_a apostle_n he_o still_o at_o this_o day_n declare_v to_o we_o the_o same_o christ_n who_o he_o preach_v heretofore_o to_o all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o world_n though_o the_o organ_n that_o sound_v it_o to_o you_o be_v incomparable_o weak_a than_o his_o be_v yet_o it_o be_v his_o word_n that_o you_o hear_v the_o same_o word_n and_o the_o same_o christ_n that_o erewhile_o convert_v the_o universe_n the_o same_o paul_n who_o voice_n have_v then_o so_o much_o efficacy_n speak_v yet_o to_o you_o daily_o he_o address_v to_o you_o the_o same_o doctrine_n he_o set_v before_o you_o the_o same_o wisdom_n he_o admonish_v and_o teach_v every_o man_n among_o you_o do_v not_o abuse_v so_o great_a a_o blessing_n do_v not_o frustrate_v the_o labour_n of_o this_o holy_a man_n of_o its_o true_a and_o just_a effect_n the_o end_n of_o his_o preach_n be_v that_o you_o all_o may_v be_v perfect_a this_o be_v the_o mark_n to_o which_o he_o call_v you_o all_o in_o common_a say_v not_o to_o i_o that_o he_o speak_v but_o to_o some_o only_o i_o admonish_v say_v he_o and_o teach_v every_o man_n that_o i_o may_v render_v every_o man_n perfect_a in_o jesus_n christ_n object_n not_o the_o employment_n which_o you_o have_v in_o the_o world_n nor_o the_o care_n to_o which_o your_o family_n and_o your_o affair_n do_v bind_v you_o up_o if_o they_o be_v incompatible_a with_o that_o perfection_n which_o the_o apostle_n require_v of_o you_o you_o must_v renounce_v they_o it_o be_v a_o extreme_a folly_n to_o excuse_v one_o self_n from_o be_v happy_a this_o aught_o to_o be_v the_o first_o and_o last_o of_o our_o care_n and_o if_o we_o can_v attain_v it_o but_o by_o quit_v of_o honour_n by_o lose_v of_o riches_n by_o retrench_v our_o delight_n yea_o as_o the_o lord_n say_v by_o pluck_v out_o our_o own_o eye_n and_o cut_v off_o of_o our_o foot_n and_o our_o hand_n it_o be_v better_a to_o forego_v all_o this_o than_o keep_v it_o to_o be_v cast_v at_o our_o departure_n hence_o into_o the_o torment_n of_o eternal_a fire_n but_o these_o be_v vain_a and_o mere_a frivolous_a pretence_n to_o palliate_v our_o slackness_n if_o we_o have_v true_o receive_v jesus_n christ_n into_o our_o heart_n neither_o a_o wife_n nor_o child_n nor_o a_o family_n nor_o a_o estate_n nor_o the_o honest_a and_o lawful_a employment_n of_o the_o world_n will_v hinder_v you_o from_o be_v perfect_a the_o fear_n of_o god_n honest_a deportment_n plain-dealing_a and_o justice_n charity_n and_o beneficence_n and_o in_o a_o word_n the_o fanctity_n wherein_o our_o perfection_n consist_v be_v not_o incompatible_a with_o any_o of_o these_o thing_n for_o i_o beseech_v you_o be_v it_o your_o business_n or_o your_o call_n which_o oblige_v you_o to_o offend_v god_n and_o injure_v man_n to_o pollute_v your_o body_n with_o the_o filth_n of_o infamous_a pleasure_n to_o defraud_v or_o to_o rob_v your_o neighbour_n to_o drown_v your_o whole_a life_n in_o luxury_n in_o debauch_n and_o in_o
from_o they_o complaint_n and_o cry_n against_o your_o carriage_n that_o you_o consolate_v the_o pain_n they_o take_v for_o you_o by_o your_o resentment_n of_o the_o same_o and_o above_o all_o by_o your_o progress_n in_o the_o studious_a pursuit_n of_o piety_n for_o this_o be_v the_o only_a fruit_n they_o crave_v of_o all_o their_o care_n and_o their_o combat_n they_o will_v account_v they_o most_o advantageous_o recompense_v if_o you_o do_v but_o profit_v by_o they_o if_o they_o perceive_v by_o the_o goodness_n of_o your_o manner_n and_o the_o sanctity_n of_o your_o life_n that_o they_o have_v not_o labour_v in_o vain_a but_o do_v not_o imagine_v i_o pray_v that_o their_o solicitude_n do_v discharge_v you_o of_o all_o care_n on_o the_o contrary_a it_o show_v you_o with_o what_o earnestness_n and_o assiduity_n you_o shall_v labour_v for_o your_o own_o salvation_n for_o if_o they_o must_v heed_v your_o affair_n with_o so_o much_o diligence_n what_o zeal_n shall_v you_o put_v forth_o about_o they_o yourselves_o their_o travel_n may_v awaken_v and_o hearten_v you_o but_o it_o can_v save_v you_o except_o you_o travel_v yourselves_o their_o combat_v will_v win_v you_o no_o crown_n if_o you_o take_v not_o part_n in_o it_o after_o their_o example_n every_o one_o shall_v live_v by_o his_o own_o faith_n and_o no_o person_n be_v crown_v for_o the_o zeal_n of_o his_o pastor_n or_o his_o brother_n if_o your_o pastor_n watch_n if_o they_o stand_v on_o their_o guard_n if_o they_o labour_v and_o combat_n bless_a be_v god_n they_o shall_v receive_v their_o pay_n but_o their_o labour_a will_v not_o excuse_v your_o loitering_n nor_o will_v their_o heedfulness_n justify_v you_o neglect_v every_o man_n shall_v bear_v his_o own_o burden_n they_o may_v give_v you_o the_o example_n of_o their_o piety_n they_o will_v not_o be_v able_a to_o communicate_v to_o you_o the_o recompense_n of_o it_o employ_v we_o then_o ourselves_o both_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o pastor_n and_o flock_n about_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a let_v we_o all_o combat_n with_o paul_n if_o we_o will_v be_v crown_v with_o he_o imitate_v we_o his_o charity_n if_o we_o desire_v to_o partake_v in_o his_o glory_n let_v we_o extend_v our_o care_n and_o our_o love_n as_o he_o do_v not_o only_o to_o the_o saithful_a who_o we_o know_v but_o even_o to_o those_o who_o we_o never_o see_v for_o carnal_a amity_n i_o confess_v it_o be_v bodily_a sight_n and_o presence_n which_o enkindle_v and_o maintain_v they_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v the_o author_n and_o the_o preserver_n of_o they_o but_o in_o those_o of_o jesus_n christ_n it_o be_v otherwise_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n that_o knit_v they_o it_o be_v its_o eye_n and_o its_o sight_n that_o cause_v they_o both_o to_o begin_v and_o to_o continue_v for_o since_o it_o be_v proper_o jesus_n christ_n and_o his_o gospel_n that_o charity_n love_v it_o be_v evident_a that_o it_o ought_v to_o embrace_v all_o those_o which_o bear_v the_o mark_n of_o they_o whether_o they_o be_v absent_a or_o present_a the_o distance_n of_o time_n and_o place_n do_v not_o hinder_v these_o sacred_a commerces_fw-la the_o apostle_n combate_v even_o for_o those_o that_o have_v never_o see_v he_o let_v we_o also_o then_o love_v all_o true_a christian_n and_o spread_v our_o affection_n as_o far_o as_o to_o those_o who_o many_o sea_n and_o many_o mountain_n sever_v from_o we_o let_v we_o combat_v for_o they_o by_o prayer_n and_o do_v they_o how_o far_o off_o soever_o they_o be_v from_o we_o all_o the_o office_n whereof_o our_o charity_n shall_v be_v capable_a travel_v with_o holy_a tenderness_n for_o the_o salvation_n and_o edification_n of_o one_o another_o but_o have_v consider_v st._n paul_n combat_n let_v we_o now_o examine_v the_o end_n and_o design_n of_o it_o whence_o come_v it_o holy_a apostle_n that_o thou_o take_v so_o much_o pain_n and_o have_v these_o colossian_n and_o laodicean_n and_o even_o those_o that_o never_o see_v thou_o so_o near_o thy_o heart_n why_o do_v this_o carefulness_n follow_v thou_o to_o the_o very_a prison_n and_o come_v there_o to_o aggravate_v and_o invenom_v thy_o personal_a suffering_n why_o labour_v thou_o so_o for_o they_o to_o the_o end_n say_v he_o that_o their_o heart_n may_v be_v comfort_v they_o be_v join_v together_o in_o love_n and_o in_o all_o riches_n of_o full_a certainty_n of_o understanding_n unto_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o secret_a of_o our_o god_n and_o father_n and_o of_o christ_n thus_o do_v the_o apostle_n answer_v our_o demand_n i_o be_o in_o pain_n say_v he_o for_o their_o consolation_n and_o their_o faith_n i_o combat_v to_o preserve_v this_o treasure_n to_o they_o and_o to_o prevent_v the_o enemy_n snatch_v out_o of_o their_o hand_n so_o precious_a and_o so_o necessary_a a_o possession_n by_o say_v he_o combat_v for_o they_o that_o they_o may_v keep_v these_o grace_n he_o show_v that_o they_o be_v in_o danger_n to_o lose_v they_o if_o the_o enemy_n they_o have_v that_o be_v the_o seducer_n and_o false_a apostle_n do_v accomplish_v their_o design_n and_o persuade_v these_o faithful_a people_n to_o those_o error_n which_o they_o be_v set_v forth_o in_o effect_v it_o be_v evident_a that_o their_o doctrine_n of_o man_n justification_n by_o ceremony_n and_o observation_n whether_o legal_a or_o humane_a be_v incompatible_a with_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n do_v disturb_v the_o comfort_n of_o the_o faithful_a break_v the_o bond_n of_o charity_n confound_v and_o embroil_v the_o mystery_n of_o jesus_n christ_n bereave_v he_o of_o his_o glory_n and_o of_o his_o plentifulness_n represent_v he_o as_o poor_a and_o scanty_a and_o as_o need_v the_o succour_n either_o of_o moses_n or_o of_o philosophy_n and_o the_o superstition_n of_o man_n to_o give_v we_o salvation_n the_o apostle_n name_v three_o thing_n which_o he_o wish_v unto_o these_o believer_n and_o which_o he_o will_v keep_v for_o they_o by_o his_o care_n and_o combat_n consolation_n of_o heart_n conjunction_n in_o charity_n and_o the_o riches_n of_o a_o full_a certainty_n of_o understanding_n or_o as_o he_o express_v the_o same_o thing_n in_o other_o term_n knowledge_n of_o the_o secret_a of_o our_o god_n and_o father_n and_o of_o christ_n the_o first_o of_o these_o to_o wit_n comfort_n of_o heart_n be_v the_o happiness_n of_o the_o faithful_a upon_o earth_n for_o it_o be_v that_o calm_a and_o tranquillity_n which_o their_o soul_n enjoy_v amid_o the_o tempest_n of_o this_o life_n when_o they_o sweet_o repose_v themselves_o upon_o their_o master_n word_n and_o be_v assure_v to_o partake_v of_o his_o salvation_n notwithstanding_o the_o menace_n and_o persecution_n of_o the_o enemy_n and_o the_o defect_n and_o imperfection_n of_o their_o own_o course_n all_o heresy_n and_o error_n in_o religion_n do_v necessary_o disturb_v this_o consolation_n because_o it_o shake_v the_o truth_n and_o certainty_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n upon_o which_o it_o be_v found_v but_o the_o error_n which_o the_o apostle_n set_v himself_o to_o oppose_v do_v particular_o strike_v at_o this_o part_n of_o our_o salvation_n deprive_v conscience_n of_o that_o peace_n which_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n do_v afford_v they_o and_o cast_v they_o into_o a_o miserable_a agitation_n in_o that_o it_o make_v their_o justification_n to_o depend_v on_o i_o know_v not_o what_o observance_n that_o be_v either_o vain_a and_o unprofitable_a or_o even_o impious_a and_o pernicious_a it_o be_v this_o that_o animate_v s._n paul_n to_o combat_v it_o so_o vigorous_o every_o where_n because_o the_o faithful_a can_v not_o receive_v it_o without_o lose_v their_o true_a consolation_n that_o be_v their_o only_a hearts-good_a and_o this_o shall_v make_v we_o jealous_a for_o the_o purity_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o keep_v it_o free_a from_o all_o admixture_n of_o error_n let_v we_o not_o hearken_v unto_o those_o who_o tell_v we_o that_o if_o what_o they_o have_v add_v to_o the_o gospel_n do_v displease_v we_o yet_o we_o can_v deny_v but_o they_o retain_v jesus_n christ_n and_o the_o foundation_n of_o our_o salvation_n in_o he_o it_o be_v a_o most_o evident_a delusion_n i_o confess_v that_o jesus_n christ_n give_v salvation_n and_o consolation_n but_o he_o do_v it_o to_o those_o that_o embrace_v he_o as_o he_o present_v himself_o to_o we_o on_o his_o cross_n and_o in_o his_o gospel_n naked_a and_o without_o adulteration_n and_o composition_n if_o you_o will_v have_v either_o vice_n or_o superstition_n with_o he_o he_o will_v serve_v you_o for_o nothing_o save_v to_o augment_v your_o condemnation_n as_o food_n how_o good_a and_o wholesome_a soever_o it_o be_v will_v no_o less_o than_o kill_v you_o if_o it_o be_v mingle_v with_o poison_n we_o must_v either_o receive_v jesus_n christ_n alone_o or_o renounce_v his_o salvation_n there_o be_v no_o possibility_n to_o
of_o the_o same_o and_o give_v of_o thanks_o he_o express_v the_o first_o two_o way_n first_o in_o metaphorical_a term_n be_v root_v and_o build_v up_o in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o next_o properly_z and_o without_o figure_n be_v establish_v or_o confirm_v in_o faith_n for_o this_o confirmation_n in_o faith_n be_v no_o other_o thing_n than_o the_o selfsame_a that_o he_o intend_v by_o the_o word_n root_v and_o build_v up_o in_o jesus_n christ_n the_o first_o of_o these_o two_o metaphor_n be_v take_v from_o tree_n which_o stand_v firm_a and_o easy_o resist_v the_o violence_n of_o wind_n when_o they_o have_v put_v forth_o good_a and_o deep_a root_n into_o the_o earth_n which_o serve_v they_o for_o so_o many_o stay_v and_o band_n to_o hold_v they_o fast_o whereas_o the_o plant_n which_o have_v but_o little_a or_o no_o root_n be_v easy_o pluck_v up_o the_o least_o gust_n yea_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o child_n be_v enough_o to_o overthrow_v they_o the_o faithful_a be_v often_o in_o scripture_n compare_v unto_o tree_n you_o all_o know_v the_o parable_n of_o the_o figtree_n in_o the_o gospel_n 14_o psa_fw-la 92.13_o 14_o and_o that_o of_o the_o palmtree_n in_o the_o psalm_n the_o just_a shall_v flourish_v as_o the_o palmtree_n and_o grow_v as_o the_o cedar_n in_o lebanon_n and_o there_o be_v no_o one_o in_o the_o church_n but_o be_v acquaint_v with_o that_o dainty_a tree_n plant_v by_o the_o river_n of_o water_n which_o bring_v its_o fruit_n in_o its_o season_n and_o the_o leaf_n whereof_o do_v not_o wither_v 1.3_o psal_n 1.3_o which_o the_o psalmist_n give_v we_o a_o picture_n of_o at_o the_o begin_n of_o his_o book_n for_o a_o image_n of_o a_o true_a believer_n whence_o it_o come_v that_o the_o minister_n who_o labour_n in_o the_o culture_n of_o these_o mystical_a plant_n be_v liken_v to_o gardener_n and_o vine-dresser_n and_o husbandman_n such_o a_o one_o be_v he_o in_o that_o evangelical_n parable_n 13.8_o luke_n 13.8_o who_o pray_v the_o owner_n to_o supersede_n the_o sentence_n pronounce_v upon_o one_o of_o his_o figtree_n and_o s._n paul_n also_o express_v his_o own_o and_o apollo_n his_o labour_a for_o the_o edification_n of_o the_o faithful_a in_o term_n take_v from_o the_o same_o subject_n say_v that_o he_o plant_v and_o apollo_n water_v â—_o 1_o cor._n 3.6_o â—_o in_o consequence_n of_o these_o figurative_a expression_n which_o be_v familiar_a in_o scripture_n you_o see_v that_o it_o be_v with_o much_o gracefulness_n and_o a_o great_a deal_n of_o reason_n that_o the_o apostle_n here_o to_o recommend_v firmness_n of_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n do_v say_v they_o shall_v be_v root_v in_o he_o he_o say_v the_o same_o again_o elsewhere_o when_o he_o pray_v god_n to_o strengthen_v the_o ephesian_n by_o his_o spirit_n 3.18_o eph._n 3.18_o that_o say_v he_o be_v root_v and_o found_v in_o love_n they_o may_v be_v able_a to_o comprehend_v with_o all_o saint_n what_o be_v the_o breadth_n and_o length_n the_o height_n and_o depth_n and_o to_o know_v the_o love_n of_o christ_n for_o since_o the_o faithful_a man_n be_v compare_v to_o a_o tree_n it_o be_v congruous_a to_o attribute_v to_o he_o both_o the_o production_n that_o be_v fruit_n and_o the_o part_n of_o a_o tree_n whereof_o the_o principal_a be_v the_o root_n we_o say_v then_o that_o a_o tree_n be_v well_o root_v when_o its_o root_n be_v spread_v abroad_o and_o thrust_v far_o into_o the_o ground_n where_o it_o be_v plant_v and_o fasten_v to_o it_o so_o many_o way_n that_o it_o stand_v upright_o and_o firm_a nor_o can_v be_v pluck_v up_o without_o extreme_a difficulty_n who_o then_o be_v the_o believer_n root_v in_o christ_n even_o the_o man_n who_o who_o soul_n embrace_v the_o lord_n jesus_n all_o who_o thought_n and_o affection_n be_v stretch_v forth_o and_o fasten_v to_o this_o divine_a crucify_a saviour_n who_o have_v neither_o love_n nor_o desire_n nor_o affiance_n but_o for_o he_o it_o be_v he_o who_o have_v right_o understand_v the_o excellency_n and_o the_o fullness_n of_o this_o rich_a subject_n seek_v all_o his_o felicity_n in_o it_o and_o withdraw_v the_o desire_n the_o care_n and_o affection_n of_o his_o heart_n from_o earth_n which_o be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o string_n and_o root_n of_o our_o nature_n by_o which_o it_o be_v fasten_v to_o its_o object_n do_v thrust_v they_o forth_o towards_o jesus_n christ_n do_v unite_v with_o and_o bound_v they_o about_o he_o and_o rest_v on_o he_o alone_o and_o draw_v the_o nutriment_n of_o his_o life_n from_o none_o other_o â—s_v you_o know_v tree_n by_o their_o root_n do_v receive_v all_o that_o juice_n which_o make_v they_o â—â—ve_v shoot_v forth_o and_o fructify_v not_o to_o allege_v any_o other_o example_n such_o a_o one_o be_v our_o paul_n so_o fasten_v be_v he_o unto_o and_o so_o incorporate_v with_o his_o lord_n that_o he_o live_v in_o he_o alone_o this_o divine_a ground_n wherein_o he_o be_v plant_v afford_v he_o all_o the_o joy_n all_o the_o contentment_n and_o all_o the_o life_n he_o have_v there_o be_v no_o need_n to_o fear_v that_o those_o who_o adhere_v to_o jesus_n christ_n in_o such_o a_o manner_n who_o be_v so_o real_o and_o deep_o root_v in_o he_o can_v ever_o be_v pluck_v up_o by_o any_o effort_n how_o violent_a soever_o it_o be_v the_o wind_n do_v in_o vain_a shake_v they_o tempest_n do_v beat_v upon_o they_o to_o no_o purpose_n persecution_n will_v not_o be_v able_a to_o make_v they_o bend_v nor_o fraud_n nor_o eloquence_n nor_o the_o subtlety_n of_o sophister_n remove_v they_o novelty_n and_o curiosity_n do_v not_o tempt_v they_o because_o that_o sweet_a sap_n which_o they_o continual_o draw_v from_o their_o christ_n as_o from_o a_o rich_a soil_n do_v content_v they_o and_o purge_v they_o of_o that_o foolish_a and_o childish_a itch_a humour_n which_o open_v the_o ear_n of_o the_o weak_a and_o unstable_a to_o such_o thing_n but_o if_o you_o be_v not_o thus_o root_v in_o christ_n it_o will_v be_v no_o great_a difficulty_n to_o pluck_v you_o from_o the_o station_n you_o be_v in_o if_o it_o be_v not_o this_o heavenly_a efficacy_n of_o our_o lord_n but_o either_o birth_n or_o breed_v or_o the_o discourse_n or_o authority_n of_o man_n or_o the_o name_n of_o liberty_n or_o any_o other_o such_o like_a cause_n which_o keep_v you_o in_o the_o profession_n of_o christianity_n i_o be_o much_o afraid_a you_o will_v not_o long_o abide_v in_o it_o if_o your_o heart_n be_v in_o the_o world_n if_o it_o still_o spread_v its_o affection_n as_o its_o root_n into_o perish_a thing_n if_o it_o still_o admire_v the_o pleasure_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o fume_n of_o ambition_n and_o the_o vanity_n of_o riches_n your_o perseverance_n be_v in_o truth_n very_o dubious_a the_o tree_n that_o have_v no_o root_n have_v no_o hold_n the_o first_o gust_n that_o fall_v upon_o it_o bear_v it_o down_o and_o will_v to_o god_n experience_n have_v less_o justify_v this_o truth_n in_o our_o eye_n but_o this_o be_v the_o very_a cause_n of_o all_o their_o change_n who_o have_v desert_v we_o if_o you_o examine_v their_o life_n you_o will_v find_v they_o be_v not_o well_o root_v in_o christ_n jesus_n wonder_v not_o that_o they_o be_v overthrow_v but_o let_v we_o make_v our_o profit_n of_o their_o unhappiness_n obey_v the_o apostle_n and_o that_o we_o may_v abide_v firm_a for_o ever_o in_o the_o communion_n of_o this_o divine_a lord_n of_o we_o out_o of_o which_o there_o be_v nothing_o but_o misery_n and_o perdition_n let_v we_o be_v root_v in_o he_o with_o a_o lively_a and_o profound_a faith_n and_o love_n let_v we_o love_n and_o relish_v he_o only_o and_o inseparable_o fasten_v all_o the_o power_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o he_o alone_o as_o dead_a and_o rise_v again_o for_o we_o draw_v all_o our_o righteousness_n from_o his_o cross_n and_o all_o our_o hope_n and_o our_o glory_n from_o his_o heavenly_a state_n and_o his_o immortality_n i_o come_v to_o the_o other_o metaphor_n here_o use_v by_o the_o apostle_n to_o set_v forth_o the_o confirm_v of_o our_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n be_v root_v say_v he_o and_o build_v up_o in_o jesus_n christ_n the_o former_a be_v take_v from_o tree_n and_o this_o now_o be_v draw_v from_o building_n it_o be_v no_o less_o famous_a in_o scripture_n than_o the_o other_o for_o the_o faithful_a be_v there_o oftentimes_o compare_v to_o house_n and_o particular_o to_o temple_n and_o the_o church_n that_o be_v the_o society_n consist_v of_o they_o collective_o be_v represent_v to_o we_o under_o the_o same_o image_n whence_o it_o come_v that_o the_o labour_n of_o the_o servant_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o this_o end_n be_v also_o call_v edifying_n a_o word_n so_o common_a in_o this_o sense_n that_o there_o be_v no_o need_n we_o shall_v stay_v to_o explain_v
the_o lord_z be_v a_o true_a divinity_n dwell_v in_o a_o true_a flesh_n and_o true_a flesh_n dwell_v in_o by_o a_o true_a divinity_n there_o be_v a_o divinity_n and_o a_o humanity_n true_o distinct_a the_o one_o of_o they_o from_o the_o other_o and_o each_o of_o they_o retain_v its_o own_o be_v and_o proper_a qualification_n but_o there_o be_v one_o only_o and_o the_o same_o person_n who_o take_v his_o name_n sometime_o from_o the_o one_o and_o sometime_o from_o the_o other_o and_o sometime_o joint_o from_o they_o both_o for_o we_o call_v he_o the_o son_n of_o mary_n and_o the_o seed_n of_o david_n by_o reason_n of_o his_o flesh_n the_o everlasting_a god_n and_o the_o word_n of_o the_o father_n and_o the_o lord_n of_o glory_n by_o reason_n of_o his_o divinity_n immanuel_n that_o be_v to_o say_v god_n with_o we_o and_o god_n manifest_v in_o flesh_n by_o reason_n of_o these_o two_o nature_n together_o i_o confess_v it_o be_v a_o mystery_n that_o surpass_v our_o comprehension_n and_o a_o wonder_n that_o have_v no_o parallel_n but_o neither_o must_v we_o measure_v the_o verity_n of_o religion_n by_o the_o ell_n of_o our_o understanding_n especial_o when_o question_n be_v of_o god_n who_o nature_n reason_n itself_o do_v confess_v to_o be_v infinite_a and_o incomprehensible_a it_o suffice_v that_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n inform_v we_o it_o be_v so_o and_o though_o our_o reason_n can_v discern_v the_o manner_n how_o yet_o it_o be_v once_o illuminate_v by_o divine_a revelation_n it_o acknowledge_v a_o kind_n of_o necessity_n of_o it_o for_o presuppose_v what_o the_o scripture_n do_v discover_v and_o reason_n approve_v of_o the_o desert_n of_o sin_n and_o of_o the_o infinite_a punishment_n that_o be_v due_a to_o it_o as_o also_o of_o the_o inflexible_a constancy_n of_o divine_a justice_n which_o can_v let_v sin_n pass_v unpunished_a it_o evident_o follow_v that_o man_n can_v not_o have_v be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n unless_o his_o justice_n be_v satisfy_v nor_o his_o justice_n have_v be_v satisfy_v without_o a_o sacrifice_n of_o infinite_a worth_n and_o merit_n so_o as_o it_o be_v the_o office_n of_o christ_n to_o reconcile_v man_n unto_o god_n it_o be_v clear_a that_o for_o the_o effect_n of_o this_o great_a design_n he_o must_v offer_v to_o the_o father_n a_o sacrifice_n of_o infinite_a value_n and_o consequent_o be_v god_n since_o nothing_o can_v proceed_v from_o a_o finite_a subject_n but_o what_o be_v also_o finite_a and_o none_o be_v infinite_a but_o god_n alone_o it_o be_v necessary_a therefore_o that_o all_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n shall_v dwell_v bodily_a in_o our_o mediator_n not_o to_o speak_v of_o other_o emolument_n which_o this_o admirable_a union_n of_o our_o nature_n with_o the_o divine_a in_o the_o person_n of_o jesus_n christ_n do_v afford_v we_o as_o the_o assurance_n it_o give_v we_o of_o the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o our_o salvation_n the_o title_n it_o procure_v we_o to_o the_o merit_n of_o our_o saviour_n who_o it_o have_v make_v our_o brother_n and_o consequent_o ourselves_o capable_a of_o be_v his_o coheir_n the_o consolation_n it_o shed_v into_o our_o heart_n of_o his_o who_o we_o serve_v have_v a_o infinite_a power_n and_o wisdom_n to_o defend_v we_o in_o our_o combat_n to_o strengthen_v we_o in_o our_o weakness_n to_o preserve_v we_o against_o all_o the_o assault_n of_o hell_n and_o the_o world_n and_o redeem_v we_o from_o death_n the_o last_o of_o our_o enemy_n it_o be_v evident_a that_o if_o we_o have_v but_o a_o mere_a man_n for_o a_o saviour_n how_o holy_a and_o excellent_a soever_o he_o may_v be_v there_o will_v remain_v unto_o we_o still_o very_o great_a and_o just_a cause_n of_o diffidence_n and_o fear_n therefore_o bless_v for_o ever_o be_v the_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n bless_v be_v his_o love_n and_o that_o great_a mercy_n which_o induce_v he_o to_o send_v we_o so_o excellent_a and_o admirable_a a_o mediator_n as_o have_v all_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n dwell_v in_o he_o bodily_a let_v we_o receive_v he_o with_o faith_n and_o adore_v he_o with_o devotion_n and_o serve_v he_o with_o zeal_n neither_o let_v his_o flesh_n be_v a_o offence_n to_o we_o it_o be_v very_a flesh_n i_o grant_v but_o the_o flesh_n of_o a_o eternal_a god_n who_o under_o this_o pavilion_n of_o his_o visible_a abasement_n of_o himself_o which_o the_o world_n otherwhile_o so_o insolent_o despise_v have_v lodge_v all_o the_o glory_n of_o heaven_n and_o all_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o divinity_n nor_o let_v his_o majesty_n and_o this_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n which_o dwell_v in_o he_o affright_v we_o he_o be_v a_o great_a god_n i_o confess_v but_o a_o god_n manifest_v in_o flesh_n dwell_v in_o our_o nature_n descend_v and_o humble_v even_o to_o our_o degree_n and_o partake_v of_o our_o flesh_n and_o our_o blood_n that_o he_o may_v bring_v we_o to_o himself_o let_v we_o embrace_v with_o reverence_n that_o most_o sacred_a religion_n which_o he_o have_v bring_v we_o from_o heaven_n and_o indeed_o iâ—_n the_o world_n have_v follow_v and_o hold_v fast_o and_o still_o in_o divers_a place_n do_v with_o so_o much_o earnestness_n follow_v and_o hold_v religion_n invent_v and_o erect_v by_o vain_a man_n who_o be_v full_a of_o ignorance_n and_o error_n what_o respect_n do_v we_o not_o owe_v to_o this_o same_o one_o that_o have_v be_v give_v we_o by_o the_o hand_n and_o mouth_n of_o a_o person_n in_o who_o dwell_v all_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n moses_n be_v but_o god_n servant_n and_o you_o see_v what_o respect_n the_o ancient_a people_n bear_v he_o and_o with_o what_o severity_n all_o disobedience_n and_o rebellion_n against_o his_o ordinance_n be_v punish_v and_o how_o that_o poor_a nation_n do_v still_o at_o this_o day_n in_o vain_a adore_v the_o sepulchre_n and_o relic_n of_o the_o law_n which_o die_v and_o be_v abrogate_a long_a ago_o what_o penalty_n then_o must_v we_o expect_v if_o we_o despise_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o son_n who_o be_v eternal_o bless_v with_o the_o father_n 2.3_o heb._n 2.3_o this_o great_a salvation_n as_o the_o apostle_n elsewhere_o call_v it_o which_o begin_v to_o be_v declare_v first_o by_o the_o lord_n all_o other_o discipline_n be_v perish_v or_o will_v in_o time_n perish_v even_o that_o of_o moses's_fw-fr do_v wax_v old_a and_o in_o the_o end_n be_v abolish_v but_o the_o institution_n of_o christ_n shall_v remain_v for_o ever_o all-ho_o and_o all-perfect_a immutable_a and_o unalterable_a nor_o do_v they_o need_v any_o reformation_n or_o addition_n or_o amplification_n after_o the_o lord_n we_o do_v not_o at_o all_o look_n for_o any_o other_o new_a teacher_n to_o come_v into_o the_o world_n moses_n promise_v another_o prophet_n after_o his_o death_n to_o the_o people_n of_o god._n jesus_n christ_n the_o prophet_n so_o promise_v may_v have_v no_o successor_n he_o do_v not_o promise_v we_o any_o but_o only_o threaten_v we_o with_o divers_a seducer_n that_o will_v usurp_v his_o name_n and_o counterfeit_v his_o voice_n and_o put_v on_o sheep_n clothing_n to_o debauch_v his_o disciple_n whereupon_o we_o ought_v to_o take_v all_o those_o for_o suspicious_a that_o pretend_v to_o add_v any_o thing_n whatever_o to_o his_o sacred_a doctrine_n beside_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n own_o quality_n do_v oblige_v we_o to_o content_v ourselves_o with_o he_o and_o give_v no_o ear_n to_o any_o other_o for_o in_o he_o say_v the_o apostle_n dwell_v all_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n bodily_a see_v he_o have_v fullness_n the_o man_n can_v want_v nothing_o that_o possess_v he_o according_a to_o what_o s._n john_n say_v he_o that_o have_v the_o son_n have_v life_n that_o be_v eternal_a salvation_n which_o be_v all_o that_o we_o desire_v this_o short_a sentence_n of_o the_o apostle_n be_v enough_o to_o secure_v we_o against_o the_o artifices_fw-la of_o all_o seducer_n if_o they_o set_v before_o we_o the_o delicacy_n and_o subtlety_n of_o philosophy_n colour_v their_o fond_a imagination_n with_o a_o vain_a semblance_n of_o wisdom_n let_v we_o arm_v ourselves_o with_o this_o consideration_n that_o we_o have_v in_o christ_n jesus_n all_o the_o true_a wisdom_n that_o be_v since_o in_o he_o dwell_v all_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n if_o any_o man_n offer_v we_o ancient_a tradition_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o the_o author_n of_o they_o be_v but_o man_n who_o how_o great_a and_o holy_a soever_o they_o may_v be_v be_v all_o liable_a to_o error_n whereas_o the_o gospel_n which_o we_o do_v embrace_v be_v his_o doctrine_n in_o who_o all_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n dwell_v bodily_a and_o by_o consequence_n pure_a and_o divine_a verity_n as_o for_o those_o ancient_n and_o those_o bishop_n and_o pontiff_n who_o name_n and_o authority_n you_o our_o adversary_n do_v urge_v
i_o with_o i_o know_v not_o who_o they_o be_v or_o to_o say_v better_o i_o know_v well_o that_o they_o be_v man_n subject_a to_o fail_v so_o as_o neither_o you_o nor_o i_o can_v have_v any_o firm_a and_o certain_a assurance_n that_o their_o assertion_n be_v true_a but_o for_o this_o jesus_n with_o who_o gospel_n i_o content_v i_o we_o all_o know_v that_o he_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n in_o who_o wisdom_n and_o truth_n do_v dwell_v bodily_a with_o all_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o deity_n moses_n himself_o must_v be_v silent_a when_o the_o lord_n jesus_n do_v appear_v as_o the_o star_n do_v withdraw_v their_o light_n when_o the_o sun_n show_v abroad_o he_o the_o one_o law_n be_v no_o long_o considerable_a when_o the_o other_o gospel_n be_v rise_v in_o fine_a this_o sentence_n of_o the_o apostle_n do_v suffice_v to_o overturn_v not_o only_o all_o the_o tradition_n of_o man_n in_o gross_a and_o in_o general_a but_o even_o each_o of_o they_o single_o and_o in_o particular_a for_o example_n we_o be_v press_v to_o serve_v and_o invocate_v angel_n and_o saint_n depart_v i_o will_v not_o for_o the_o present_a allege_v that_o god_n who_o voice_n be_v the_o rule_n of_o my_o faith_n have_v give_v no_o command_n about_o it_o i_o will_v not_o say_v that_o religious_a worship_n do_v not_o belong_v to_o any_o creature_n i_o will_v not_o inquire_v whether_o saint_n do_v heaâ—_n from_o heaven_n where_o they_o be_v the_o prayer_n that_o be_v direct_v to_o they_o on_o the_o earthâ—_n nor_o whither_o be_v finite_a and_o create_v as_o they_o be_v they_o do_v behold_v the_o motion_n of_o our_o heart_n i_o will_v only_o demand_v of_o our_o adversary_n why_o they_o will_v have_v we_o serve_v and_o invocate_v saint_n to_o the_o end_n say_v they_o that_o we_o may_v gain_v their_o favour_n and_o their_o intercession_n with_o the_o father_n but_o poor_a man_n have_v we_o not_o in_o jesus_n christ_n all_o the_o grace_n and_o favour_n that_o we_o need_v and_o though_o there_o be_v nothing_o else_o in_o the_o matter_n will_v it_o not_o be_v great_a imprudence_n for_o we_o to_o have_v recourse_n to_o other_o since_o we_o have_v he_o near_o we_o in_o who_o dwell_v all_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o deity_n they_o extol_v unto_o we_o their_o merit_n and_o their_o satisfaction_n and_o the_o indulgence_n of_o their_o pope_n i_o enter_v not_o upon_o a_o strict_a examination_n of_o these_o thing_n nor_o do_v i_o make_v enquiry_n for_o the_o present_a whether_o they_o be_v merit_n and_o satisfaction_n and_o indulgence_n in_o reality_n or_o no._n though_o they_o be_v what_o those_o man_n pretend_v they_o be_v yet_o it_o be_v clear_a that_o they_o be_v useless_a to_o we_o since_o we_o find_v in_o this_o jesus_n christ_n who_o suffice_v we_o all_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n dwell_v in_o he_o even_o bodily_a if_o you_o have_v need_n of_o mercy_n of_o grace_n of_o consolation_n of_o righteousness_n of_o merit_n of_o assistance_n of_o life_n none_o of_o these_o good_a thing_n be_v want_v in_o he_o in_o who_o dwell_v all_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o deity_n and_o i_o be_o well_o assure_v you_o shall_v find_v no_o degree_n of_o they_o any_o other_o where_o either_o in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n but_o though_o some_o drop_n of_o they_o may_v be_v elsewhere_o meet_v with_o yet_o it_o be_v certain_a and_o yourselves_o will_v not_o deny_v it_o that_o they_o be_v not_o to_o be_v have_v either_o in_o saint_n or_o in_o angel_n either_o so_o undoubted_o or_o so_o abundant_o as_o in_o jesus_n christ_n why_o then_o while_o i_o have_v so_o rich_a a_o treasure_n in_o my_o hand_n will_v you_o have_v i_o go_v a_o beg_a otherwhere_a it_o be_v sufficient_a for_o i_o to_o be_v save_v since_o the_o fullness_n of_o thing_n necessary_a for_o my_o salvation_n dwell_v in_o jesus_n christ_n i_o will_v content_v myself_o with_o have_v recourse_n to_o he_o alone_o with_o fix_v my_o trust_n and_o my_o love_n on_o he_o and_o with_o address_v my_o service_n and_o supplication_n unto_o he_o nor_o will_v i_o be_v so_o unadvised_a as_o to_o lose_v or_o at_o least_o hazard_v my_o time_n and_o my_o devotion_n in_o direct_v they_o to_o other_o which_o i_o be_o sure_a i_o may_v successful_o apply_v unto_o he_o dear_a brethren_n let_v we_o hold_v to_o this_o lord_z alone_z let_v we_o not_o divide_v our_o piety_n between_o he_o and_o any_o other_o let_v he_o alone_o have_v our_o whole_a heart_n and_o all_o our_o desire_n since_o he_o alone_o have_v all_o that_o fullness_n which_o be_v necessary_a to_o make_v we_o happy_a he_o be_v the_o true_a fountain_n of_o live_a water_n let_v we_o not_o draw_v any_o other_o where_o we_o have_v no_o need_n of_o cistern_n this_o divine_a rock_n that_o follow_v the_o camp_n of_o his_o own_o israel_n have_v wherewithal_o to_o satisfy_v all_o his_o people_n plentiful_o he_o want_v nothing_o who_o have_v fullness_n only_o let_v we_o bring_v he_o soul_n hunger_a after_o his_o benefit_n and_o thirst_v for_o his_o righteousness_n heart_n pant_v after_o the_o pleasure_n of_o his_o sanctuary_n and_o bray_a after_o he_o as_o the_o hart_n after_o the_o brook_n of_o water_n let_v we_o serve_v he_o constant_o and_o keep_v faithful_o the_o holy_a discipline_n he_o have_v give_v we_o in_o a_o continual_a exercise_n of_o piety_n and_o charity_n this_o be_v all_o that_o he_o demand_v of_o we_o for_o the_o love_n he_o have_v bear_v we_o for_o the_o favour_n he_o have_v do_v we_o and_o for_o the_o glory_n which_o he_o promise_v we_o let_v we_o not_o deny_v he_o i_o beseech_v you_o so_o just_a a_o thing_n let_v we_o do_v what_o he_o require_v we_o and_o he_o will_v liberal_o give_v what_o we_o ask_v of_o he_o he_o will_v through_o his_o great_a goodness_n communicate_v this_o divine_a fullness_n to_o we_o which_o dwell_v in_o himself_o that_o be_v justify_v by_o his_o merit_n clear_v by_o his_o light_n uphold_v by_o his_o power_n enrich_v by_o his_o treasure_n quicken_v by_o his_o spirit_n and_o feed_v with_o his_o abundance_n we_o may_v one_o day_n have_v part_n in_o his_o crown_n and_o in_o his_o glory_n after_o the_o petty_a conflict_n and_o slight_a trial_n of_o this_o life_n to_o be_v make_v eternal_o happy_a in_o he_o amen_n the_o twenty-second_a sermon_n col_fw-fr chap._n ii_o ver_n x_o xi_o ver._n x._o and_o you_o be_v make_v complete_a in_o he_o who_o be_v the_o head_n of_o all_o principality_n and_o power_n xi_o in_o who_o also_o you_o be_v circumcise_v with_o a_o circumcision_n make_v without_o hand_n by_o the_o put_n off_o of_o the_o body_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o flesh_n to_o wit_n by_o the_o circumcision_n of_o christ_n dear_o brethren_n with_o excellent_a reason_n say_v our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n when_o he_o will_v magnify_v the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o mankind_n that_o he_o so_o love_v the_o world_n as_o he_o give_v his_o only_a son_n 3.16_o john_n 3.16_o that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v eternal_a life_n for_o this_o donation_n of_o his_o christ_n which_o he_o have_v make_v we_o be_v without_o contradiction_n the_o great_a and_o most_o admirable_a evidence_n of_o his_o love_n that_o he_o can_v give_v we_o i_o confess_v that_o this_o great_a frame_n which_o he_o free_o bestow_v on_o we_o at_o the_o first_o creation_n this_o world_n roof_v with_o those_o stately_a heaven_n that_o environ_v we_o enlighten_v by_o those_o brave_a luminary_n that_o roll_v about_o incessant_o over_o we_o and_o fill_v with_o a_o infinite_a variety_n of_o good_a thing_n be_v a_o choice_a sign_n of_o a_o wonderful_a bounty_n and_o love_n and_o that_o the_o psalmist_n have_v reason_n to_o cry_v out_o as_o ravish_v with_o the_o consideration_n of_o it_o what_o be_v mortal_a man_n 7._o psal_n 8.5_o 6_o 7._o that_o thou_o have_v remembrance_n of_o he_o and_o the_o son_n of_o man_n that_o thou_o visite_a he_o for_o thou_o have_v make_v he_o little_o less_o than_o the_o angel_n and_o have_v crown_v he_o with_o glory_n and_o honour_n thou_o have_v make_v he_o ruler_n over_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n thou_o have_v set_v all_o thing_n under_o his_o foot_n yet_o it_o must_v be_v acknowledge_v that_o all_o this_o liberality_n of_o god_n to_o us-ward_n which_o consider_v in_o its_o self_n be_v so_o great_a and_o so_o ravish_v be_v a_o small_a matter_n in_o comparison_n of_o the_o ineffable_a and_o incomprehensible_a love_n which_o he_o have_v show_v in_o give_v we_o his_o christ_n whether_o you_o compare_v the_o gift_n themselves_o one_o with_o the_o other_o or_o do_v consider_v the_o fruit_n which_o they_o both_o yield_v for_o the_o first_o whereas_o the_o world_n be_v a_o kind_n of_o magazine_n of_o the_o riches_n of_o nature_n jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o treasury_n of_o
the_o new_a testament_n be_v then_o but_o foretold_v and_o promise_v not_o full_o and_o clear_o reveal_v as_o now_o by_o their_o accomplishment_n they_o have_v be_v by_o mean_n whereof_o it_o be_v meet_v that_o during_o all_o that_o time_n they_o shall_v be_v exercise_v in_o the_o observe_n of_o these_o typical_a rite_n and_o hold_v in_o and_o keep_v under_o the_o pedagogie_n of_o moses_n until_o the_o fullness_n of_o time_n according_a to_o the_o apostle_n doctrine_n in_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o galatian_n now_o that_o jesus_n christ_n have_v open_o exhibit_v the_o very_a body_n of_o truth_n and_o full_o bring_v to_o light_v all_o the_o cause_n and_o motive_n of_o true_a sanctification_n these_o exercise_n of_o the_o church_n infancy_n be_v no_o long_o seasonable_a and_o they_o that_o still_o stick_v to_o they_o be_v no_o less_o ridiculous_a than_o he_o that_o will_v still_o keep_v up_o the_o sentry_n of_o a_o vault_n or_o the_o model_n of_o a_o building_n even_o after_o the_o fabric_n be_v finish_v and_o bring_v to_o its_o perfection_n or_o retain_v under_o a_o schoolmaster_n ferule_v and_o in_o the_o restraint_n of_o childhood_n a_o man_n grow_v up_o and_o come_v to_o ripeness_n of_o year_n this_o be_v that_o we_o have_v to_o say_v for_o the_o exposition_n of_o this_o text._n it_o remain_v for_o a_o conclusion_n that_o we_o extract_v those_o instruction_n and_o consolation_n which_o if_o we_o meditate_v on_o it_o attentive_o it_o will_v afford_v we_o first_o since_o the_o apostle_n assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v complete_a in_o christ_n you_o see_v how_o vain_a those_o man_n pretension_n be_v who_o set_v forth_o certain_a rule_n of_o perfection_n as_o they_o call_v they_o beyond_o the_o gospel_n let_v we_o content_v ourselves_o with_o our_o lord_n fullness_n and_o seek_v our_o perfection_n in_o he_o alone_o and_o instead_o of_o amuse_v ourselves_o about_o the_o invention_n of_o man_n embrace_v and_o practice_v christ_n discipline_n advance_v daily_o towards_o the_o utmost_a degree_n of_o perfectness_n for_o we_o may_v not_o flatter_v ourselves_o with_o a_o imagination_n that_o a_o man_n may_v nevertheless_o appertain_v to_o he_o though_o he_o lead_v a_o whole_o vicious_a and_o corrupt_a life_n s._n paul_n here_o protest_v plain_o to_o we_o that_o all_o such_o as_o be_v in_o he_o be_v make_v complete_a whence_o it_o necessary_o follow_v that_o such_o as_o be_v not_o complete_a be_v without_o his_o communion_n and_o by_o consequence_n shall_v not_o promise_v themselves_o any_o share_n in_o his_o salvation_n it_o be_v prepare_v for_o those_o only_a that_o be_v in_o he_o if_o this_o doctrine_n do_v trouble_v we_o let_v we_o impute_v it_o to_o our_o vice_n and_o our_o looseness_n and_o take_v once_o this_o truth_n to_o heart_n with_o all_o our_o might_n endeavour_v after_o that_o perfection_n which_o be_v in_o jesus_n christ_n account_v that_o without_o it_o we_o can_v possess_v either_o his_o grace_n in_o this_o world_n or_o his_o glory_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v i_o well_o know_v that_o to_o speak_v absolute_o no_o one_o be_v perfect_a and_o that_o if_o we_o compare_v our_o condition_n on_o earth_n with_o that_o in_o heaven_n all_o our_o perfection_n be_v but_o weakness_n yet_o it_o be_v true_a that_o jesus_n christ_n do_v even_o in_o this_o life_n in_o some_o sense_n complete_a his_o faithful_a one_o and_o this_o perfection_n which_o he_o give_v they_o be_v not_o a_o vain_a name_n or_o a_o imagination_n it_o be_v a_o thing_n and_o a_o most_o real_a truth_n it_o be_v a_o piety_n and_o charity_n sincere_a and_o free_a and_o without_o hypocrisy_n which_o though_o it_o sometime_o fail_v do_v notwithstanding_o produce_v true_a fruit_n and_o work_v quite_o different_a from_o those_o of_o worldling_n and_o hypocrite_n according_a to_o what_o our_o lord_n say_v even_o that_o if_o your_o righteousness_n do_v not_o exceed_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n you_o shall_v in_o no_o wise_n enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n object_n not_o that_o you_o be_v yet_o on_o earth_n and_o that_o perfection_n be_v not_o to_o be_v find_v but_o in_o heaven_n and_o that_o to_o live_v as_o a_o angel_n one_o shall_v be_v without_o a_o body_n it_o be_v not_o the_o perfection_n of_o heaven_n that_o we_o demand_v of_o you_o the_o lord_z will_v not_o reject_v you_o for_o have_v not_o have_v in_o this_o life_n the_o transcendent_a brightness_n of_o the_o next_o but_o though_o a_o child_n be_v not_o oblige_v to_o conduct_v his_o life_n with_o as_o much_o prudence_n and_o reason_n as_o a_o man_n of_o year_n it_o do_v not_o follow_v that_o he_o have_v licence_n to_o live_v without_o rule_n and_o in_o the_o debanche_n and_o disorder_n of_o slave_n every_o age_n have_v its_o bound_n and_o its_o measure_n and_o its_o perfection_n our_o childhood_n here_o below_o must_v not_o be_v without_o discipline_n under_o the_o pretence_n that_o it_o be_v not_o come_v to_o full_a growth_n christian_n i_o complain_v not_o that_o there_o be_v defect_n in_o your_o knowledge_n and_o practice_n which_o have_v no_o place_n in_o heaven_n but_o that_o there_o be_v in_o you_o vice_n which_o ought_v to_o have_v no_o place_n on_o earth_n i_o blame_v you_o not_o for_o that_o there_o be_v a_o great_a difference_n between_o you_o and_o angel_n but_o that_o there_o be_v none_o between_o you_o and_o worldly_a man_n i_o require_v not_o what_o be_v above_o the_o strength_n of_o your_o age_n but_o what_o be_v worthy_a of_o your_o profession_n and_o do_v not_o at_o all_o exceed_v your_o light_n i_o beseech_v you_o only_o to_o labour_n as_o much_o for_o jesus_n christ_n as_o the_o child_n of_o this_o generation_n do_v for_o the_o interest_n of_o their_o lust_n this_o do_v not_o exceed_v the_o capacity_n of_o our_o nature_n since_o you_o see_v what_o the_o servant_n of_o sin_n do_v and_o it_o be_v necessary_o your_o duty_n except_o you_o imagine_v that_o we_o owe_v less_o to_o jesus_n christ_n than_o worldling_n do_v to_o their_o foolish_a and_o vain_a passion_n the_o first_o piece_n of_o that_o compleatness_n which_o we_o have_v in_o he_o be_v this_o divine_a circumcision_n which_o be_v not_o make_v with_o hand_n but_o by_o the_o efficacy_n of_o his_o spirit_n without_o it_o we_o can_v have_v neither_o place_n in_o the_o communion_n of_o his_o people_n nor_o right_a to_o his_o inheritance_n it_o be_v a_o circumcision_n of_o which_o we_o may_v true_o say_v that_o every_o soul_n that_o shall_v not_o have_v receive_v it_o shall_v be_v cut_v off_o from_o his_o people_n the_o apostle_n show_v we_o wherein_o it_o consist_v to_o wit_n in_o put_v off_o the_o body_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o flesh_n jesus_n christ_n have_v put_v the_o sword_n in_o our_o hand_n that_o be_v necessary_a to_o cut_v away_o this_o wretched_a flesh_n namely_o his_o sacred_a word_n wherein_o he_o discover_v the_o horridness_n of_o sin_n and_o infernal_a venom_n of_o vice_n and_o the_o vanity_n and_o iniquity_n of_o all_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n he_o have_v show_v we_o the_o perdition_n which_o they_o that_o serve_v it_o fall_v into_o and_o have_v put_v it_o to_o death_n on_o his_o cross_n and_o bury_v it_o in_o his_o sepulchre_n he_o have_v spread_v before_o our_o eye_n the_o wonder_n of_o god_n love_n and_o the_o eternity_n of_o the_o kingdom_n appoint_v for_o faithful_a servant_n he_o have_v give_v we_o rule_n and_o example_n of_o this_o part_n of_o our_o sanctification_n in_o his_o gospel_n and_o in_o his_o life_n and_o offer_v we_o the_o light_n and_o consolation_n of_o his_o spirit_n to_o lead_v we_o in_o this_o work_n grasp_v we_o then_o this_o divine_a knife_n of_o his_o gospel_n thrust_v it_o hardy_o in_o to_o our_o heart_n and_o cut_v out_o thence_o all_o the_o impurity_n of_o the_o vice_n that_o be_v there_o let_v we_o rid_v ourselves_o of_o they_o and_o cast_v they_o behind_o we_o exterminate_v all_o the_o production_n of_o the_o flesh_n as_o execrable_a thing_n leave_v not_o one_o of_o they_o in_o ourselves_o have_v subdue_v avarice_n combat_n ambition_n pluck_v out_o luxury_n and_o all_o its_o passion_n from_o our_o inward_a part_n root_n up_o hatred_n and_o wrath_n and_o cruelty_n and_o spare_v the_o life_n of_o none_o of_o these_o monster_n let_v we_o not_o rest_n until_o we_o have_v cleanse_v our_o heart_n of_o all_o this_o curse_a brood_n for_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o to_o have_v cut_v off_o some_o of_o they_o one_o sole_a enemy_n abide_v in_o our_o bosom_n be_v able_a to_o destroy_v we_o the_o body_n of_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o flesh_n must_v be_v put_v off_o say_v the_o apostle_n and_o not_o one_o or_o two_o of_o its_o sin_n only_o i_o confess_v the_o labour_n be_v hard_a but_o it_o be_v necessary_a and_o that_o at_o all_o time_n for_o it_o be_v the_o
that_o suppose_v a_o man_n be_v perfect_o cure_v of_o vicious_a habit_n and_o inclination_n yet_o will_v he_o nevertheless_o be_v faulty_a by_o reason_n of_o his_o forepast_a sin_n and_o consequent_o liable_a upon_o this_o account_n unto_o the_o curse_n with_o which_o and_o the_o terror_n that_o precede_v it_o true_a life_n be_v so_o incompatible_a that_o it_o be_v not_o imaginable_a a_o man_n in_o such_o a_o state_n can_v ever_o resolve_v to_o serve_v god_n free_o and_o sincere_o therefore_o god_n that_o he_o may_v thorough_o quicken_v we_o do_v not_o only_o deliver_v we_o from_o the_o tyranny_n of_o vice_n and_o of_o the_o flesh_n by_o that_o princely_a spirit_n which_o he_o pour_v into_o our_o inward_a part_n but_o moreover_o pardon_v we_o all_o the_o sin_n whereof_o we_o be_v guilty_a and_o it_o seem_v in_o very_a deed_n if_o we_o do_v accurate_o observe_v the_o moment_n of_o his_o action_n in_o we_o that_o it_o be_v there_o he_o do_v begin_v first_o remit_v our_o former_a offence_n to_o the_o end_n that_o the_o sense_n of_o this_o goodness_n of_o his_o may_v cause_v we_o to_o love_v he_o and_o incline_v we_o to_o obey_v he_o and_o conform_v ourselves_o with_o all_o our_o might_n unto_o his_o holy_a will_n the_o apostle_n attribute_v unto_o this_o remission_n two_o remarkable_a quality_n one_o that_o god_n forgive_v we_o all_o our_o offence_n that_o be_v do_v not_o impute_v to_o we_o any_o of_o our_o sin_n either_o in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n but_o treat_v we_o as_o if_o we_o have_v commit_v none_o at_o all_o another_o be_v that_o he_o do_v it_o free_o and_o of_o mere_a grace_n for_o so_o do_v the_o word_n give_v use_v here_o in_o the_o original_a proper_o signify_v as_o our_o translation_n have_v well_o express_v by_o render_v he_o have_v free_o forgive_v we_o the_o scripture_n tell_v we_o not_o of_o any_o other_o kind_n of_o pardon_n for_o as_o to_o that_o which_o our_o adversary_n do_v assert_v to_o wit_n whereby_o the_o fault_n be_v remit_v but_o the_o punishment_n exact_v either_o in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n or_o be_v buy_v out_o with_o the_o payment_n of_o our_o own_o satisfaction_n or_o the_o satisfaction_n of_o other_o its_o a_o figment_n of_o their_o own_o school_n of_o which_o the_o holy_a ghost_n say_v nothing_o any_o where_n but_o represent_v unto_o we_o all_o that_o remission_n which_o god_n give_v the_o faithful_a either_o at_o the_o beginning_n or_o in_o the_o progress_n of_o their_o regeneration_n as_o a_o entire_a pardon_n and_o pure_o gratuitous_a as_o for_o that_o satisfaction_n by_o which_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n obtain_v it_o for_o we_o it_o be_v so_o far_o from_o any_o way_n diminish_v that_o it_o do_v infinite_o exalt_v the_o bounty_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o since_o that_o he_o so_o love_v we_o as_o that_o he_o may_v pardon_v our_o fault_n with_o the_o consent_n of_o his_o justice_n he_o will_v have_v his_o only_a son_n to_o shed_v his_o precious_a blood_n for_o the_o content_v thereof_o this_o be_v that_o we_o have_v to_o deliver_v upon_o this_o text_n of_o the_o apostle_n dear_a brethren_n let_v we_o hold_v fast_o what_o it_o have_v teach_v we_o of_o the_o condition_n that_o all_o man_n be_v natural_o in_o before_o god_n call_v they_o to_o his_o grace_n let_v not_o their_o outward_a appearance_n deceive_v you_o nor_o the_o pleasure_n of_o their_o flesh_n nor_o the_o splendour_n of_o their_o pretend_a virtue_n either_o civil_a or_o moral_a all_o this_o be_v but_o a_o false_a image_n of_o life_n cover_v a_o carcase_n that_o be_v stink_v and_o abominable_a before_o god._n make_v account_n that_o they_o be_v dead_a and_o that_o if_o they_o walk_v it_o be_v not_o a_o true_a principle_n of_o life_n but_o sin_n the_o poison_n of_o life_n which_o do_v animate_v they_o and_o set_v they_o on_o work_v the_o issue_n will_v one_o day_n clear_v it_o to_o we_o all_o when_o the_o just_a judgement_n of_o god_n have_v strip_v they_o of_o that_o fallacious_a disguise_n which_o now_o hide_v the_o hideousness_n of_o their_o nature_n shall_v show_v it_o before_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o make_v we_o plain_o see_v that_o they_o be_v but_o sepulcher_n white_v without_o and_o full_a of_o filth_n and_o infection_n within_o and_o cast_v they_o thereupon_o into_o that_o wretched_a and_o eternal_a death_n which_o be_v prepare_v for_o they_o with_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n bless_v we_o god_n who_o have_v deliver_v we_o from_o this_o perdition_n by_o his_o great_a mercy_n and_o hate_v we_o sin_n and_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o have_v involve_v we_o in_o it_o look_v we_o on_o they_o as_o pest_n and_o poison_n that_o destroy_v our_o life_n and_o reckon_v we_o that_o we_o have_v live_v no_o more_o time_n than_o what_o have_v be_v exempt_v from_o our_o serve_v of_o they_o you_o deceive_v yourself_o worldling_n who_o count_v the_o day_n of_o your_o unclean_a pleasure_n or_o your_o vain_a honour_n the_o best_a part_n of_o your_o life_n to_o say_v plain_o it_o be_v the_o time_n of_o your_o be_v dead_a and_o not_o of_o your_o be_v alive_a after_o so_o many_o year_n as_o you_o have_v tumble_v up_o and_o down_o the_o earth_n you_o have_v not_o yet_o live_v a_o moment_n you_o have_v all_o along_o be_v in_o a_o state_n of_o death_n and_o they_o that_o write_v upon_o your_o tomb_n that_o you_o live_v so_o many_o year_n and_o die_v such_o a_o day_n do_v gross_o err_v you_o do_v not_o live_v when_o you_o offend_v god_n and_o your_o neighbour_n or_o lose_v your_o time_n in_o the_o filth_n of_o your_o infamous_a delight_n and_o on_o the_o day_n that_o you_o shall_v quit_v the_o earth_n you_o will_v not_o cease_v to_o live_v for_o to_o say_v true_a you_o never_o live_v but_o from_o one_o kind_n of_o death_n you_o will_v pass_v into_o another_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n to_o a_o death_n of_o torment_n christian_n if_o you_o love_v life_n and_o hate_v horror_n at_o death_n renounce_v sin_n and_o mortify_v your_o flesh_n you_o can_v live_v except_o it_o die_v put_v in_o exercise_n that_o noble_a life_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v you_o in_o his_o son_n act_n according_a to_o the_o principle_n which_o he_o have_v put_v into_o you_o by_o his_o spirit_n and_o lay_v forth_o continual_o in_o good_a and_o holy_a work_n the_o grace_n wherewith_o he_o have_v vest_v you_o faithful_o love_n and_o serve_v he_o let_v your_o mind_n meditate_v on_o nothing_o beside_o he_o your_o heart_n desire_v none_o but_o he_o your_o tongue_n speak_v only_o of_o he_o let_v the_o contemplation_n of_o the_o wonder_n of_o his_o love_n and_o the_o hope_n of_o his_o glory_n be_v the_o whole_a food_n of_o your_o soul_n respect_v those_o man_n in_o who_o you_o see_v his_o image_n shine_v affect_v they_o and_o serve_v they_o for_o his_o sake_n look_v upon_o their_o life_n their_o estate_n their_o honour_n their_o body_n and_o soul_n as_o sacred_a and_o inviolable_a thing_n endeavour_v to_o enrich_v they_o by_o communicate_v of_o your_o prosperity_n unto_o they_o offend_v not_o man_n do_v good_a to_o all_o let_v your_o charity_n and_o your_o innocence_n be_v conspicuous_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o man._n faithful_a brethren_n this_o be_v that_o life_n true_o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v life_n which_o god_n do_v reward_n for_o the_o present_a with_o a_o joy_n and_o contentment_n of_o conscience_n that_o be_v a_o thousand_o time_n more_o sweet_a and_o savoury_a than_o any_o of_o the_o vain_a delight_n of_o the_o world_n and_o which_o he_o will_v crown_v one_o day_n with_o that_o glorious_a immortality_n he_o have_v promise_v it_o be_v for_o this_o that_o he_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o forgive_v we_o free_o all_o our_o offence_n all_o those_o so_o many_o horrible_a crime_n which_o have_v merit_v hell-fire_n and_o be_v still_o ready_a to_o pardon_v all_o the_o sin_n we_o have_v commit_v since_o this_o so_o great_a and_o admirable_a lovingkindness_n of_o he_o tend_v only_o to_o withdraw_v we_o from_o sin_n and_o oblige_v we_o to_o love_n and_o revere_a so_o good_a a_o god._n it_o be_v for_o the_o selfsame_a end_n that_o he_o have_v raise_v up_o his_o son_n from_o the_o dead_a and_o enliven_v we_o with_o he_o give_v we_o faith_n hope_n and_o charity_n the_o principle_n of_o a_o new_a life_n even_o that_o henceforth_o renounce_v sin_n and_o the_o flesh_n and_o turn_v our_o heart_n towards_o heaven_n where_o our_o treasure_n and_o our_o glory_n be_v we_o may_v live_v sober_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o the_o present_a world_n look_v for_o the_o bless_a hope_n and_o appear_v of_o the_o glory_n of_o our_o great_a god_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n amen_n the_o twenty-fifth_a sermon_n col_fw-fr chap._n ii_o ver_n fourteen_o ver._n fourteen_o have_v efface_v the_o obligation_n
universal_a and_o eternal_a and_o that_o no_o age_n nor_o climate_n can_v dispense_v with_o man_n for_o they_o or_o exempt_v the_o violator_n of_o they_o from_o that_o righteous_a curse_n they_o threaten_v let_v we_o faithful_o obey_v this_o holy_a and_o sacred_a order_n which_o the_o apostle_n have_v give_v harken_v we_o not_o to_o the_o vain_a gloss_n and_o frivolous_a distinction_n by_o which_o humane_a subtlety_n endeavour_v to_o elude_v it_o and_o colour_n over_o its_o own_o abuse_n observe_v we_o sincere_o what_o this_o great_a minister_n of_o jesus_n christ_n enjoin_v we_o he_o forbid_v we_o to_o worship_n angel_n in_o point_n of_o religion_n there_o be_v no_o reason_n that_o either_o the_o eloquence_n or_o the_o subtlety_n either_o the_o splendour_n or_o the_o power_n of_o man_n much_o less_o their_o pleasure_n and_o usurp_v domineer_a shall_v have_v more_o efficacy_n upon_o we_o than_o this_o heavenly_a authothority_n and_o praise_v be_v god_n for_o that_o he_o have_v give_v we_o the_o courage_n to_o obey_v his_o apostle_n in_o this_o particular_a and_o to_o put_v away_o the_o worship_v of_o angel_n and_o man_n from_o among_o we_o notwithstanding_o the_o strong_a contradiction_n of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n let_v we_o abide_v firm_a in_o this_o resolution_n let_v we_o adore_v none_o but_o god_n since_o there_o be_v none_o adorable_a but_o he._n it_o be_v just_a that_o he_o alone_o shall_v be_v serve_v among_o we_o since_o it_o be_v he_o alone_o who_o have_v create_v and_o redeem_v we_o but_o beloved_n remember_v i_o beseech_v you_o that_o right_o to_o render_v he_o his_o due_a glory_n it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o have_v renounce_v the_o error_n of_o those_o ancient_a phrygian_n who_o the_o apostle_n here_o oppose_v and_o of_o our_o adversary_n of_o rome_n to_o wit_n the_o adoration_n of_o angel_n and_o man_n depart_v there_o must_v also_o be_v banish_v of_o all_o strange_a service_n all_o idolize_v of_o any_o thing_n whatever_o for_o if_o god_n can_v suffer_v those_o who_o serve_v angel_n and_o decease_a saint_n that_o be_v the_o most_o excellent_a nature_n that_o be_v and_o such_o as_o have_v the_o image_n of_o the_o deity_n most_o clear_o resplendent_a in_o they_o how_o much_o less_o will_v he_o endure_v those_o that_o adore_v gold_n and_o silver_n the_o excrement_n of_o the_o earth_n or_o their_o own_o belly_n the_o shameful_a and_o most_o infamous_a of_o all_o idol_n or_o the_o flesh_n which_o be_v but_o a_o vain_a and_o perish_a figure_n or_o the_o grandeurs_n of_o the_o world_n which_o be_v but_o exhalation_n and_o we_o that_o have_v renounce_v the_o first_o fort_n of_o these_o false_a service_n how_o can_v we_o be_v excusable_a if_o we_o retain_v and_o exercise_v the_o second_o now_o will_v to_o god_n we_o be_v as_o free_v from_o the_o one_o as_o we_o be_v from_o the_o other_o but_o it_o must_v be_v confess_v to_o our_o shame_n these_o latter_a kind_n of_o idol_n have_v still_o a_o great_a many_o devoto_n and_o servitor_n among_o we_o that_o avarice_n which_o s._n paul_n call_v a_o idolatry_n be_v but_o too_o much_o exercise_v among_o we_o the_o flesh_n and_o vanity_n be_v here_o public_o serve_v wretched_a man_n where_o be_v your_o judgement_n you_o do_v not_o serve_v the_o angel_n of_o heaven_n and_o you_o serve_v the_o metal_n of_o the_o earth_n you_o do_v not_o adore_v spirit_n make_v perfect_a and_o you_o do_v adore_v profane_a flesh_n neither_o the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n nor_o the_o brightness_n of_o the_o moon_n have_v be_v able_a to_o seduce_v your_o heart_n and_o you_o have_v suffer_v yourselves_o to_o be_v seduce_v by_o the_o glitter_a of_o gold_n and_o silver_n the_o false_a sol_fw-mi and_o luna_n of_o the_o chemist_n you_o have_v put_v your_o hope_n in_o gold_n and_o say_v unto_o fine_a gold_n thou_o be_v my_o confidence_n you_o that_o have_v disdain_v to_o put_v your_o confidence_n in_o saint_n the_o belly_n with_o shame_n and_o horror_n do_v i_o utter_v it_o the_o belly_n be_v your_o god_n you_o who_o have_v make_v this_o glorious_a promise_n to_o have_v none_o but_o the_o eternal_a only_o for_o your_o god_n how_o can_v you_o hope_v that_o the_o lord_n shall_v suffer_v you_o to_o give_v he_o such_o monster_n for_o companion_n he_o who_o be_v so_o jealous_a of_o his_o glory_n that_o he_o can_v suffer_v the_o angel_n themselves_o to_o be_v associate_v with_o he_o dear_a brethren_n i_o pray_v let_v we_o deceive_v ourselves_o no_o long_o let_v we_o once_o for_o all_o put_v clean_o away_o all_o these_o false_a service_n and_o exterminate_v every_o idol_n from_o among_o we_o adore_v and_o serve_v none_o but_o god_n alone_o let_v he_o have_v the_o entire_a possession_n of_o our_o whole_a heart_n let_v he_o reign_v and_o exercise_v a_o absolve_v dominion_n in_o they_o govern_v all_o the_o sentiment_n and_o motion_n of_o they_o at_o his_o will_n that_o after_o have_v constant_o adore_v he_o in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n we_o may_v one_o day_n receive_v from_o his_o holy_a faithful_a hand_n the_o crown_n of_o glory_n and_o eternity_n which_o he_o have_v purchase_v for_o we_o by_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o only_a son_n our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n to_o who_o with_o he_o and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o true_a and_o only_a god_n bless_v for_o ever_o be_v honour_n and_o praise_n unto_o age_n of_o age_n amen_n the_o xxix_o sermon_n col_fw-fr ii_o verse_n xviii_o xix_o verse_n xviii_o let_v no_o man_n master_n it_o over_o you_o at_o his_o pleasure_n by_o humility_n of_o spirit_n and_o the_o service_n of_o angel_n intrude_a into_o thing_n he_o have_v not_o see_v be_v rash_o puff_v up_o with_o the_o sense_n of_o his_o flesh_n xix_o and_o not_o hold_v the_o head_n from_o which_o the_o whole_a body_n be_v furnish_v and_o fit_o knit_v together_o by_o joint_n and_o band_n increase_v with_o the_o increase_n of_o god._n dear_a brethren_n the_o same_o pride_n that_o destroy_v the_o first_o man_n at_o the_o begin_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o ruin_n of_o such_o of_o his_o posterity_n as_o do_v perish_v for_o if_o you_o heed_v it_o well_o you_o will_v see_v that_o that_o be_v the_o thing_n which_o make_v they_o despise_v or_o mis-embrace_a the_o christ_n of_o god_n in_o who_o alone_o stand_v our_o salvation_n it_o be_v pride_n that_o keep_v the_o jew_n from_o embrace_v this_o singular_a gift_n of_o heaven_n because_o say_v s._n john_n they_o love_v the_o praise_n of_o man_n even_o as_o our_o lord_n reproach_v they_o say_v how_o can_v you_o believe_v see_v you_o seek_v honour_v one_o of_o another_o and_o s._n paul_n express_o inform_v we_o that_o the_o proud_a fancy_n they_o have_v to_o establish_v their_o own_o righteousness_n be_v the_o cause_n they_o submit_v not_o to_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god._n it_o be_v likewise_o pride_n that_o blind_v the_o mind_n of_o the_o gentile_n so_o as_o they_o see_v not_o the_o wonderful_a thing_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o haughty_a opinion_n they_o have_v of_o their_o own_o vain_a wisdom_n induce_v they_o to_o disdain_v the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n and_o to_o account_v the_o cross_n of_o his_o son_n foolishness_n though_o it_o be_v a_o inexhaustible_a treasury_n of_o sapience_n again_o in_o fine_a it_o be_v pride_n that_o have_v seminated_a among_o christian_n themselves_o all_o the_o heresy_n that_o have_v grow_v up_o into_o any_o request_n since_o the_o church_n nativity_n to_o this_o hour_n ignorance_n animate_v with_o presumption_n have_v bring_v they_o all_o forth_o and_o breed_v they_o up_o for_o if_o the_o unhappy_a worker_n that_o divulge_v they_o have_v keep_v to_o the_o doctrine_n of_o god_n and_o not_o lash_v out_o beyond_o what_o he_o have_v reveal_v in_o his_o word_n if_o the_o vain_a fierceness_n of_o their_o spirit_n have_v not_o embolden_v they_o to_o enterprise_v thing_n above_o the_o reach_n of_o man_n they_o will_v never_o have_v think_v upon_o corrupt_a religion_n with_o their_o falsly-subtil_a invention_n it_o will_v have_v remain_v pure_a throughout_o and_o sincere_a to_o this_o day_n and_o such_o as_o the_o minister_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n deliver_v it_o at_o first_o to_o their_o disciple_n by_o word_n and_o write_v but_o their_o pride_n mis-leading_a they_o do_v induce_v they_o to_o attempt_v thing_n above_o their_o capacity_n and_o adore_v and_o spread_v abroad_o their_o presumptuous_a imagination_n as_o true_a secret_n of_o god._n the_o apostle_n inform_v we_o in_o this_o text_n that_o this_o be_v the_o origine_fw-la in_o particular_a of_o those_o error_n and_o false_a service_n which_o certain_a seducer_n go_v about_o to_o introduce_v at_o that_o time_n among_o christian_n we_o hear_v in_o the_o last_o exercise_n upon_o this_o subject_n what_o their_o error_n be_v namely_o that_o under_o colour_n of_o a_o false_a humility_n of_o spirit_n they_o teach_v
jesus_n christ_n here_o describe_v by_o the_o apostle_n and_o hence_o it_o appear_v how_o grievous_a the_o error_n of_o those_o be_v who_o serve_v angel_n there_o be_v not_o any_o thing_n in_o these_o word_n but_o do_v evince_v it_o first_o then_o the_o apostle_n say_v they_o hold_v not_o the_o head_n it_o be_v true_a they_o do_v not_o make_v profession_n of_o let_v it_o go_v for_o they_o affirm_v themselves_o christian_n and_o do_v own_o jesus_n christ_n for_o the_o prince_n and_o author_n of_o their_o religion_n but_o at_o the_o bottom_n and_o in_o effect_n they_o break_v the_o union_n which_o they_o shall_v have_v with_o he_o in_o quality_n of_o head_n since_o they_o address_v themselves_o to_o angel_n as_o their_o mediator_n and_o intercessor_n with_o god._n for_o it_o be_v a_o give_v they_o the_o office_n of_o head_n which_o pertain_v to_o one_o alone_a it_o be_v clear_a that_o this_o mediation_n which_o be_v the_o source_n of_o our_o life_n be_v the_o office_n of_o our_o head_n again_o their_o impudence_n do_v plain_o appear_v in_o that_o jesus_n christ_n our_o head_n do_v furnish_v his_o body_n with_o all_o necessary_a grace_n for_o to_o what_o end_n shall_v we_o go_v seek_v in_o angel_n or_o saint_n what_o we_o have_v abundant_o in_o jesus_n christ_n be_v there_o any_o grace_n any_o light_n any_o blessing_n which_o we_o may_v not_o have_v from_o he_o nay_o say_v the_o apostle_n it_o be_v he_o that_o furnish_v the_o whole_a body_n he_o be_v the_o fullness_n of_o grace_n a_o inexhaustible_a abyss_n of_o good_a sure_o then_o it_o be_v extreme_a vanity_n to_o address_v ourselves_o to_o any_o other_o and_o to_o seek_v the_o water_n of_o life_n and_o of_o salvation_n in_o petty_a by-stream_n rather_o than_o in_o that_o so_o full_a so_o fresh_a and_o so_o abundant_a a_o only_a source_n which_o the_o father_n have_v give_v we_o in_o this_o divine_a head_n though_o the_o serve_v of_o angel_n and_o saint_n be_v permit_v which_o yet_o it_o be_v not_o however_o it_o be_v evident_a it_o will_v be_v unprofitable_a since_o we_o most_o assure_o have_v in_o jesus_n christ_n alone_o all_o the_o succour_n and_o assistance_n we_o can_v possible_o pretend_v to_o from_o those_o creature_n but_o that_o which_o the_o apostle_n add_v in_o the_o second_o place_n to_o wit_n that_o this_o divine_a head_n do_v compact_v and_o knit_v together_o his_o whole_a body_n do_v further_a potent_o oppose_v this_o error_n which_o divide_v the_o church_n and_o bring_v a_o very_a manifest_a odd_a variety_n into_o its_o service_n for_o that_o it_o multipli_v the_o object_n of_o its_o devotion_n cause_v some_o to_o serve_v one_o angel_n or_o one_o saint_n and_o other_o another_o some_o have_v a_o devotion_n for_o one_o and_o call_v themselves_o after_o he_o and_o other_o adhere_v to_o another_o as_o you_o plain_o see_v by_o the_o example_n of_o those_o of_o rome_n who_o be_v divide_v into_o divers_a band_n and_o fraternity_n according_a to_o the_o angel_n the_o male_a and_o female_a saint_n to_o who_o they_o engage_v their_o devotion_n not_o to_o say_v how_o each_o of_o they_o have_v a_o particular_a service_n for_o his_o angel_n guardian_n differ_v from_o the_o service_n of_o all_o other_o by_o reason_n of_o its_o object_n forasmuch_o as_o according_a to_o they_o every_o one_o have_v his_o particular_a angel_n different_a from_o those_o of_o other_o whereas_o the_o true_a body_n of_o christ_n be_v all_o knit_v together_o in_o a_o perfect_a union_n have_v but_o one_o only_a head_n jesus_n christ_n and_o one_o only_a religious_a service_n one_o and_o the_o same_o faith_n and_o one_o and_o the_o same_o worship_n last_o the_o apostle_n yet_o again_o strike_v at_o the_o author_n of_o this_o error_n when_o he_o say_v that_o the_o body_n of_o the_o church_n be_v unite_v guide_v and_o govern_v by_o its_o head_n jesus_n christ_n increase_v with_o a_o increase_n of_o god._n for_o these_o people_n be_v wont_a to_o vaunt_v of_o perfect_a and_o increase_v the_o religion_n of_o christian_n by_o the_o addition_n of_o such_o service_n as_o they_o invent_v but_o s._n paul_n inform_v we_o that_o this_o be_v not_o the_o increase_n that_o the_o church_n receive_v which_o must_v be_v a_o increase_n of_o god_n a_o augmentation_n and_o advancement_n in_o thing_n which_o he_o have_v command_v a_o institute_v whereas_o these_o people_n do_v grow_v only_o in_o the_o tradition_n of_o man_n and_o invention_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o add_v nothing_o to_o the_o true_a and_o legitimate_a magnitude_n of_o the_o body_n it_o become_v by_o they_o more_o blow_v up_o not_o full_a more_o deform_a not_o great_a they_o be_v like_o wart_n and_o wolf_n and_o empostume_n which_o disfigure_v and_o incommodate_v the_o body_n but_o be_v far_o from_o enrich_v or_o perfect_v it_o dear_a brethren_n let_v we_o lay_v by_o all_o these_o strange_a doctrine_n let_v we_o hold_v fast_o to_o this_o holy_a and_o bless_a head_n jesus_n the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o take_v we_o for_o his_o body_n let_v we_o enjoy_v with_o awfull_a respect_n the_o great_a honour_n he_o have_v therein_o do_v we_o be_v not_o we_o so_o ingrateful_a or_o so_o unadvised_a as_o to_o give_v that_o glory_n to_o any_o other_o which_o belong_v to_o he_o alone_o let_v vain_a man_n submit_v to_o other_o head_n let_v they_o profane_v this_o divine_a quality_n of_o head_n of_o the_o church_n attribute_v it_o either_o to_o angel_n or_o which_o be_v yet_o worse_o to_o a_o mortal_a man_n for_o our_o part_n o_o lord_n jesus_n we_o neither_o have_v nor_o ever_o will_v have_v other_o head_n than_o thou_o as_o it_o be_v thou_o alone_a that_o have_v redeem_v we_o form_v and_o associate_v we_o in_o the_o communion_n of_o thy_o body_n so_o never_o will_v we_o address_v our_o devotion_n our_o religion_n our_o service_n and_o invocation_n to_o any_o but_o to_o thou_o it_o be_v on_o thou_o alone_o that_o we_o will_v live_v and_o of_o thy_o spring_n alone_o that_o we_o will_v draw_v likewise_o with_o thou_o be_v the_o word_n of_o eternal_a life_n to_o what_o saint_n beside_o shall_v we_o go_v without_o thou_o we_o can_v do_v nothing_o and_o in_o thou_o alone_o we_o can_v do_v all_o thing_n belove_a brethren_n this_o be_v the_o vow_n which_o i_o now_o present_a to_o the_o lord_n jesus_n in_o the_o behalf_n of_o we_o all_o and_o i_o assure_v myself_o there_o be_v not_o one_o of_o you_o but_o hearty_o say_v amen_o thereto_o it_o remain_v that_o we_o do_v faithful_o acquit_v ourselves_o of_o this_o great_a vow_n render_v up_o ourselves_o to_o be_v guide_v and_o govern_v by_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n since_o he_o be_v our_o head_n have_v no_o motion_n nor_o sentiment_n but_o what_o descend_v from_o he_o and_o receive_v into_o our_o nerve_n and_o artery_n his_o celestial_a and_o divine_a spirit_n sincere_o renounce_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o of_o the_o earth_n which_o animate_v the_o world_n remember_v that_o you_o be_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n and_o live_v in_o such_o a_o pureness_n as_o may_v be_v worthy_a of_o so_o great_a a_o name_n above_o all_o let_v we_o have_v those_o sacred_a bond_n between_o we_o which_o do_v fit_o knit_v all_o the_o member_n of_o our_o lord_n together_o that_o be_v to_o say_v the_o sentiment_n of_o a_o vigorous_a charity_n communicate_v ready_o and_o cheerful_o to_o one_o another_o the_o grace_n which_o our_o common_a head_n have_v furnish_v we_o with_o for_o our_o mutual_a edification_n the_o rich_a their_o alm_n to_o those_o that_o be_v poor_a the_o know_v their_o instruction_n to_o the_o ignorant_a the_o strong_a their_o succour_n to_o the_o weak_a those_o that_o be_v in_o prosperity_n their_o consolation_n to_o the_o afflict_a increase_a all_o of_o we_o continual_o with_o a_o increase_n of_o god_n in_o faith_n and_o sanctification_n and_o advance_v daily_o some_o pace_n towards_o the_o mark_n and_o prize_n of_o our_o supernal_a call_v this_o be_v the_o discipline_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n this_o be_v that_o he_o have_v command_v we_o his_o apostle_n preach_v and_o leave_v in_o their_o write_n to_o we_o not_o the_o serve_v of_o angel_n and_o other_o such_o invention_n of_o superstition_n of_o which_o those_o holy_a man_n say_v not_o one_o word_n except_o it_o be_v to_o refute_v and_o condemn_v they_o rest_v we_o in_o their_o doctrine_n and_o we_o shall_v have_v part_n in_o their_o bliss_n through_o the_o grace_n of_o jesus_n christ_n their_o head_n and_o we_o to_o who_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o only_a true_a god_n bless_v for_o ever_o be_v honour_n praise_n and_o glory_n to_o age_n of_o age_n amen_n the_o xxx_o sermon_n col_fw-fr ii_o verse_n xx._n xxi_o xxii_o verse_n xx._n if_o then_o you_o be_v dead_a with_o christ_n as_o to_o the_o rudiment_n
christ_n have_v give_v we_o in_o raise_v we_o again_o with_o himself_o do_v oblige_v we_o these_o thought_n and_o work_n of_o heaven_n be_v necessary_a production_n of_o the_o principle_n and_o faculty_n of_o that_o life_n unto_o which_o we_o have_v be_v raise_v up_o you_o can_v neither_o be_v christian_n without_o have_v part_n in_o the_o resurrection_n of_o our_o lord_n nor_o have_v part_n in_o his_o resurrection_n except_o you_o walk_v with_o he_o and_o wear_v that_o lightsome_a robe_n of_o sanctity_n wherewith_o he_o ve_v all_o the_o associate_n of_o his_o resurrection_n he_o himself_o call_v we_o hereto_o from_o that_o lofty_a throne_n whereon_o he_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n faithful_a soul_n say_v he_o to_o each_o of_o we_o look_v unto_o i_o and_o i_o will_v give_v thou_o light_n fear_v not_o for_o i_o govern_v the_o heaven_n and_o the_o earth_n only_o fix_v thy_o eye_n thy_o thought_n and_o thy_o heart_n on_o i_o and_o i_o will_v guide_v thou_o by_o my_o counsel_n and_o receive_v thou_o one_o day_n into_o my_o glory_n dear_a brethren_n this_o he_o do_v promise_v we_o and_o of_o this_o he_o will_v give_v we_o earnest_n next_o lord's-day_n at_o his_o holy_a table_n let_v we_o do_v what_o he_o demand_v of_o we_o or_o to_o say_v better_o let_v we_o pray_v he_o to_o do_v it_o in_o we_o and_o he_o will_v assure_o do_v what_o he_o promise_v we_o unto_o he_o unto_o the_o father_n and_o unto_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o true_a and_o only_o god_n bless_v for_o ever_o be_v honour_n praise_n and_o glory_n to_o age_n of_o age_n amen_n the_o thirty_o three_o sermon_n on_o colossian_n chap._n iii_o ver_n iii_o iu_o verse_n iii_o for_o you_o be_v dead_a and_o your_o life_n be_v hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god._n iv_o when_o christ_n who_o be_v your_o life_n shall_v appear_v then_o shall_v you_o also_o appear_v with_o he_o in_o glory_n dear_a brethren_n the_o lord_n jesus_n be_v not_o only_o the_o author_n and_o the_o cause_n but_o also_o the_o pattern_n and_o exemplar_n of_o that_o great_a salvation_n which_o god_n of_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n offer_v to_o mankind_n in_o the_o gospel_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o we_o shall_v have_v part_n in_o it_o or_o assure_o enter_v into_o this_o rich_a possession_n without_o have_v in_o we_o a_o resemblance_n of_o the_o same_o sovereign_a lord_n and_o be_v as_o so_o many_o copy_n of_o this_o divine_a original_a where_o all_o his_o feature_n and_o lineament_n may_v appear_v though_o in_o a_o form_n and_o measure_n much_o less_o perfect_a and_o eminent_a than_o his._n 8.28_o rom._n 8.28_o of_o this_o the_o apostle_n express_o inform_v we_o in_o his_o epistle_n to_o the_o roman_n say_v that_o those_o who_o god_n do_v foreknow_v that_o be_v love_n and_o discriminate_a from_o the_o rest_n of_o man_n according_a to_o his_o good_a pleasure_n to_o communicate_v real_o faith_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n unto_o they_o he_o do_v also_o predestinate_a to_o be_v conform_v to_o the_o image_n of_o his_o son_n 13._o heb._n 2.12_o 13._o for_o this_o cause_n he_o do_v we_o the_o honour_n to_o call_v we_o sometime_o his_o child_n and_o sometime_o his_o brethren_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o resemblance_n we_o have_v with_o he_o the_o nature_n the_o condition_n the_o quality_n and_o as_o it_o be_v common_o term_v the_o fortune_n of_o child_n follow_v the_o father_n and_o of_o brethren_n be_v like_o their_o elder_a brother_n whence_o the_o apostle_n conclude_v in_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o hebrew_n that_o he_o who_o sanctify_v that_o be_v the_o lord_z jesus_n 8.11_o heb._n 8.11_o and_o they_o who_o be_v sanctify_v that_o be_v the_o faithful_a be_v all_o of_o one_o that_o be_v of_o one_o and_o the_o same_o mass_n of_o one_o and_o the_o same_o form_n and_o nature_n and_o to_o make_v it_o plain_a to_o we_o the_o scripture_n compare_v he_o sometime_o to_o a_o vine-stock_n 11._o jo._n 15._o rom._n 11._o otherwhile_o to_o a_o olive-tree_n of_o each_o of_o which_o we_o be_v branch_n all_o of_o they_o thing_n between_o which_o there_o be_v by_o nature_n a_o strict_a communion_n the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o have_v the_o same_o constitution_n and_o quality_n and_o thence_o again_o it_o be_v that_o saint_n paul_n call_v he_o our_o first-fruit_n when_o speak_v of_o our_o death_n and_o the_o resurrection_n which_o be_v to_o succeed_v it_o he_o say_v that_o christ_n be_v make_v the_o first_o fruit_n of_o they_o that_o sleep_n 15.20_o 1_o cor._n 15.20_o the_o first-fruit_n as_o you_o know_v be_v of_o the_o same_o condition_n and_o nature_n with_o the_o rest_n of_o those_o thing_n out_o of_o the_o mass_n whereof_o they_o be_v take_v now_o although_o this_o consormity_n of_o the_o faithful_a with_o the_o lord_n jesus_n be_v of_o a_o large_a extent_n yet_o it_o do_v principal_o appear_v in_o two_o head_n wherein_o the_o scripture_n do_v particular_o consider_v it_o to_o wit_n in_o his_o death_n and_o in_o his_o resurrection_n the_o happy_a remembrance_n whereof_o we_o have_v celebrate_v this_o morning_n for_o the_o death_n of_o jesus_n christ_n have_v produce_v a_o death_n like_o it_o in_o all_o true_a believer_n reduce_v they_o by_o its_o efficacy_n and_o virtue_n unto_o a_o state_n conform_v to_o his_o when_o he_o be_v stretch_v out_o on_o the_o cross_n and_o lay_v in_o the_o sepulchre_n in_o like_a manner_n his_o resurrection_n transmit_v into_o they_o a_o life_n like_o that_o which_o he_o resume_v when_o have_v overcome_v death_n he_o issue_v out_o of_o his_o grave_n his_o death_n be_v not_o only_o the_o cause_n but_o also_o the_o pattern_n of_o we_o and_o likewise_o his_o life_n be_v both_o the_o principle_n and_o exemplar_n of_o we_o it_o be_v of_o this_o death_n and_o this_o life_n dear_o belove_a brethren_n the_o effect_n and_o the_o image_n of_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o we_o make_v account_v to_o entertain_v you_o in_o this_o action_n for_o after_o our_o have_v celebrate_v the_o memory_n of_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o this_o great_a saviour_n and_o participate_v of_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o by_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o our_o faith_n what_o can_v we_o more_o pertinent_o meditate_v than_o the_o precious_a fruit_n which_o each_o of_o they_o produce_v in_o we_o and_o the_o image_n of_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o of_o these_o mystery_n which_o this_o divine_a dead_a and_o again_o rise_v perâ—â—â—_n do_v draw_v and_o form_n in_o we_o inasmuch_o as_o he_o change_v we_o after_o a_o sort_n into_o himself_o by_o a_o impression_n of_o his_o omnipotent_a virtue_n so_o as_o if_o we_o have_v true_o receive_v he_o we_o be_v become_v dead_a and_o rise_v again_o with_o he_o st._n pavi_n teach_v we_o this_o excellent_a and_o save_a truth_n in_o the_o series_n of_o our_o ordinary_a text_n by_o these_o word_n which_o we_o have_v read_v for_o the_o subject_n of_o this_o exercise_n in_o those_o that_o precede_v which_o we_o expound_v eight_o day_n since_o this_o great_a apostle_n draw_v we_o from_o the_o earth_n that_o he_o may_v elevate_v we_o to_o heaven_n where_o jesus_n sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n seek_v say_v he_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v above_o and_o not_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v on_o the_o earth_n but_o because_o he_o know_v how_o difficult_a such_o a_o transportation_n will_v be_v for_o person_n who_o be_v still_o so_o many_o way_n fasten_v to_o the_o earth_n to_o work_v so_o high_a a_o design_n thorough_o into_o we_o beside_o the_o reason_n already_o represent_v which_o be_v take_v from_o our_o resurrection_n with_o the_o lord_n and_o from_o his_o presence_n and_o glorious_a sovereignty_n in_o the_o place_n he_o will_v elevate_v we_o to_o he_o further_o propose_v two_o more_o for_o that_o end_n in_o this_o passage_n the_o one_o take_v from_o our_o death_n for_o say_v he_o you_o be_v dead_a and_o the_o other_o from_o that_o new_a life_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v a_o life_n hide_a it_o be_v true_a for_o the_o present_a in_o god_n but_o such_o as_o will_v be_v plain_o and_o plenary_o discover_v one_o day_n at_o the_o manifestation_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n your_o life_n say_v he_o be_v hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god._n when_o christ_n etc._n etc._n these_o be_v the_o two_o principal_a point_n we_o will_v treat_v of_o in_o this_o action_n the_o grace_n of_o our_o lord_n assist_v and_o he_o we_o invocate_v pray_v that_o this_o word_n of_o his_o may_v be_v effectual_o in_o we_o his_o power_n to_o salvation_n thorough_o change_v we_o into_o the_o similitude_n both_o of_o his_o salutary_a death_n and_o of_o his_o glorious_a life_n that_o be_v dead_a unto_o ourselves_o we_o may_v not_o live_v henceforth_o but_o in_o he_o unto_o his_o honour_n and_o the_o edification_n
flesh_n for_o indeed_o it_o be_v the_o pattern_n of_o that_o life_n we_o live_v here_o below_o after_o our_o regeneration_n he_o seek_v not_o either_o the_o glory_n or_o the_o pleasure_n or_o the_o riches_n of_o the_o world_n he_o adhere_v not_o to_o any_o one_o of_o those_o thing_n but_o use_v what_o be_v necessary_a for_o his_o food_n and_o raiment_n with_o great_a sobriety_n and_o frugality_n not_o taste_v the_o fruition_n of_o it_o and_o so_o little_o fear_v to_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o fame_n that_o instead_o of_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o world_n he_o voluntary_o suffer_v extreme_a ignominy_n poverty_n and_o nakedness_n instead_o of_o riches_n torment_n and_o the_o cross_n instead_o of_o pleasure_n and_o so_o you_o see_v my_o brethren_n how_o the_o consideration_n of_o our_o be_v dead_a in_o christ_n jesus_n shall_v turn_v we_o aside_o from_o the_o affect_v and_o the_o seek_n of_o earthly_a thing_n but_o the_o life_n we_o also_o have_v in_o he_o shall_v no_o less_o set_v we_o at_o distance_n from_o the_o same_o and_o this_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n set_v before_o we_o in_o the_o second_o place_n you_o be_v dead_a and_o your_o life_n say_v he_o be_v hide_v with_o jesus_n christ_n in_o god._n when_o christ_n who_o be_v your_o life_n shall_v appear_v then_o shall_v you_o also_o appear_v with_o he_o in_o glory_n it_o seem_v that_o the_o first_o word_n do_v tend_v to_o prevent_v a_o objection_n which_o may_v be_v make_v to_o the_o apostle_n upon_o his_o say_n that_o we_o be_v dead_a for_o how_o do_v this_o consist_v with_o that_o which_o he_o assert_v afore_o namely_o that_o we_o be_v rise_v again_o with_o christ_n if_o we_o be_v rise_v we_o live_v and_o if_o we_o live_v it_o be_v not_o true_a that_o we_o be_v dead_a but_o this_o difficulty_n be_v easy_o resolve_v for_o first_o the_o life_n unto_o which_o we_o be_v dead_a be_v the_o life_n of_o sin_n and_o of_o the_o flesh_n as_o we_o have_v explicate_v it_o whereas_o the_o life_n unto_o which_o we_o be_v rise_v in_o jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o life_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o his_o spirit_n the_o one_o be_v the_o life_n of_o the_o old_a adam_n and_o the_o other_o of_o the_o new_a now_o it_o be_v not_o incompatible_a that_o one_o and_o the_o same_o person_n be_v deprive_v of_o the_o former_a and_o possess_v of_o the_o latter_a nay_o on_o the_o contrary_a it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o such_o as_o live_v in_o the_o former_a manner_n shall_v also_o live_v in_o the_o latter_a and_o as_o in_o nature_n the_o generation_n of_o one_o thing_n do_v natural_o presuppose_v the_o corruption_n of_o another_o so_o likewise_o in_o grace_n the_o life_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n do_v of_o necessity_n infer_v the_o death_n of_o the_o first_o so_o that_o from_o our_o be_v rise_v again_o with_o christ_n it_o be_v so_o far_o from_o follow_v we_o be_v not_o dead_a to_o the_o flesh_n that_o quite_o on_o the_o contrary_a it_o thence_o necessary_o follow_v we_o be_v dead_a to_o the_o flesh_n it_o not_o be_v possible_a to_o affirm_v the_o former_a without_o suppose_v the_o latter_a nor_o to_o place_v the_o life_n of_o christ_n in_o we_o otherwise_o than_o by_o the_o death_n of_o adam_n in_o we_o a_o inevitable_a necessity_n require_v the_o one_o do_v die_v that_o the_o other_o may_v live_v in_o we_o as_o for_o that_o life_n which_o we_o acquire_v by_o our_o resurrection_n with_o jesus_n christ_n the_o apostle_n grant_v that_o it_o pertain_v to_o we_o and_o that_o in_o this_o behalf_n it_o may_v be_v say_v of_o we_o that_o we_o live_v as_o he_o do_v say_v frequent_o both_o of_o other_o believer_n in_o general_a and_o of_o himself_o in_o particular_a yet_o notwithstanding_o he_o show_v we_o again_o that_o this_o life_n of_o christ_n be_v not_o manifest_v and_o complete_v in_o we_o that_o it_o be_v yet_o for_o the_o present_a hide_v in_o god_n with_o jesus_n christ_n so_o as_o in_o this_o respect_n it_o may_v be_v say_v of_o we_o while_o we_o be_v on_o the_o earth_n that_o we_o live_v not_o and_o that_o we_o have_v not_o yet_o the_o life_n unto_o which_o christ_n have_v raise_v we_o after_o the_o same_o manner_n 23._o rom._n 8.22_o 23._o as_o he_o spare_v not_o to_o say_v elsewhere_o that_o our_o be_v save_v be_v in_o hope_n and_o we_o yet_o wait_v for_o the_o adoption_n as_o if_o we_o have_v not_o hitherto_o receive_v the_o salvation_n and_o adoption_n of_o god._n for_o the_o right_a understanding_n of_o this_o mystery_n we_o must_v consider_v brief_o what_o the_o apostle_n here_o say_v of_o it_o and_o first_o what_o that_o life_n be_v which_o he_o call_v we_o second_o how_o it_o be_v hide_v in_o god_n with_o jesus_n christ_n and_o then_o last_o what_o shall_v be_v that_o manifestation_n of_o this_o life_n which_o he_o promise_v we_o at_o the_o appear_v of_o christ_n the_o life_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v that_o same_o which_o jesus_n christ_n do_v give_v they_o instead_o of_o the_o life_n he_o take_v from_o they_o when_o he_o receive_v they_o into_o his_o communion_n this_o which_o he_o take_v away_o be_v impure_a and_o vicious_a the_o other_o be_v pure_a and_o holy_a this_o be_v natural_a and_o earthly_a the_o other_o be_v spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a the_o principle_n of_o the_o former_a be_v a_o carnal_a mind_n and_o a_o irregular_a concupiscence_n the_o principle_n of_o the_o latter_a be_v a_o divine_a say_v and_o a_o just_a and_o reasonable_a love_n the_o one_o consist_v in_o a_o vicious_a fruition_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o of_o the_o earth_n the_o other_o be_v a_o sweet_a and_o a_o legitimate_a possess_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o heaven_n and_o as_o the_o former_a be_v mortal_a and_o perish_v no_o less_o than_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o earth_n from_o which_o it_o draw_v its_o nutriment_n so_o the_o other_o be_v incorruptible_a and_o eternal_a according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o quicken_v it_o and_o of_o heaven_n that_o maintain_v it_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o former_a be_v sin_n and_o shame_n and_o damnation_n the_o fruit_n of_o the_o latter_a be_v righteousness_n honour_n joy_n and_o immortality_n that_o first_o life_n therefore_o to_o say_v true_a be_v a_o death_n rather_o than_o a_o life_n be_v such_o as_o after_o a_o short_a and_o feverish_a agitation_n can_v not_o terminate_v but_o in_o eternal_a suffering_n and_o this_o other_o on_o the_o contrary_a be_v alone_o true_o worthy_a of_o the_o name_n of_o life_n which_o name_n also_o the_o scripture_n do_v ofttimes_o pure_o and_o absolute_o give_v it_o 5._o â—_o joh._n 5._o as_o when_o it_o say_v that_o he_o that_o have_v the_o son_n have_v life_n and_o he_o that_o have_v not_o the_o son_n have_v not_o life_n and_o that_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o the_o son_n be_v pass_v from_o death_n to_o life_n but_o then_o you_o will_v say_v since_o we_o do_v believe_v how_o be_v it_o that_o the_o apostle_n say_v our_o life_n be_v hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god_n as_o if_o it_o be_v not_o in_o ourselves_o dear_a brethren_n i_o answer_v it_o be_v very_o certain_a that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n do_v even_o at_o present_a give_v all_o his_o true_a member_n the_o seminal_o and_o principle_n of_o this_o bless_a life_n the_o which_o he_o cast_v into_o their_o heart_n by_o his_o gospel_n and_o that_o he_o preserve_v augment_v and_o fortify_v they_o there_o gradual_o by_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o by_o the_o usage_n of_o his_o word_n his_o sacrament_n and_o his_o discipline_n unto_o the_o make_v they_o bring_v forth_o the_o excellent_a fruit_n of_o charity_n and_o sanctity_n by_o reason_n of_o these_o beginning_n and_o of_o the_o sure_a title_n they_o bring_v they_o to_o the_o plenitude_n and_o perfection_n of_o that_o life_n they_o be_v say_v in_o scripture_n to_o live_v and_o to_o have_v eternal_a life_n at_o present_a even_o as_o we_o attribute_v to_o a_o plant_n the_o name_n and_o life_n of_o the_o kind_n which_o it_o be_v of_o when_o it_o have_v once_o take_v root_n and_o thrust_v forth_o some_o bud_n and_o verdure_n though_o it_o have_v not_o yet_o its_o whole_a extent_n and_o perfection_n yet_o it_o must_v be_v acknowledge_v too_o that_o the_o complete_a form_n of_o this_o life_n which_o consist_v in_o perfect_a sanctity_n robe_v with_o glorious_a immortality_n resemble_v that_o which_o jesus_n christ_n our_o elder_a brother_n bring_v up_o out_o of_o his_o sepulchre_n at_o his_o rise_n again_o and_o carry_v into_o heaven_n with_o he_o forty_o day_n after_o will_v not_o be_v communicate_v to_o we_o but_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v for_o here_o below_o as_o you_o know_v both_o our_o knowledge_n be_v imperfect_a and_o our_o sanctity_n infirm_a as_o the_o apostle_n say_v elsewhere_o declare_v that_o now_o we_o see_v but_o in_o
a_o as_o glass_n dark_o 3.12_o 1_o cor._n 13_o 1â—_n phil._n 3.12_o and_o that_o we_o have_v not_o yet_o apprehend_v nor_o be_v already_o perfect_a by_o reason_n whereof_o he_o compare_v our_o condition_n here_o below_o to_o childhood_n during_o which_o there_o be_v imperfection_n in_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o judgement_n whereas_o in_o that_o other_o bless_a world_n 13.11_o 1_o cor._n 13.11_o we_o shall_v see_v face_n to_o face_n and_o know_v as_o we_o have_v be_v know_v and_o all_o that_o be_v in_o part_n be_v do_v away_o we_o shall_v be_v at_o the_o high_a pitch_n of_o perfection_n and_o in_o the_o full_a vigour_n of_o a_o true_o mature_a age_n withal_o this_o body_n which_o make_v up_o a_o part_n of_o our_o be_v be_v yet_o subject_a to_o the_o law_n of_o natural_a life_n nor_o can_v it_o be_v sustain_v but_o by_o the_o use_n of_o terrene_a and_o corruptible_a element_n and_o by_o the_o low_a and_o vile_a function_n of_o eat_v and_o drink_v and_o sleep_v whereas_o that_o divine_a life_n which_o we_o have_v in_o jesus_n christ_n be_v free_v from_o all_o these_o infirmity_n require_v a_o celestial_a and_o in_o some_o sort_n spiritual_a body_n which_o be_v conserve_v by_o the_o sole_a virtue_n of_o the_o quicken_a spirit_n without_o need_v the_o commerce_n of_o any_o earthy_a and_o perish_a thing_n whence_o it_o do_v appear_v that_o to_o speak_v proper_o and_o exact_o we_o shall_v not_o have_v this_o bless_a life_n till_o after_o the_o last_o resurrection_n we_o now_o have_v but_o title_n to_o it_o and_o the_o first_o budding_n the_o rudiment_n and_o initial_o of_o it_o which_o be_v the_o thing_n the_o apostle_n excellent_o signify_v when_o speak_v of_o himself_o and_o of_o all_o the_o faithful_a he_o say_v that_o we_o have_v the_o first-fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n 8.22_o rom._n 8.22_o that_o be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o first_o lineament_n of_o this_o divine_a and_o spiritual_a nature_n whereof_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v we_o partaker_n to_o use_v st._n peter_n word_n 1.4_o 2_o pet._n 1.4_o wherefore_o st._n paul_n here_o do_v at_o once_o very_o true_o and_o very_o admirable_o well_o say_v that_o our_o life_n that_o be_v the_o life_n we_o have_v by_o jesus_n christ_n be_v for_o the_o present_a hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god_n because_o the_o father_n do_v yet_o keep_v it_o in_o his_o hand_n reserve_v the_o full_a display_v of_o it_o in_o we_o unto_o the_o time_n he_o have_v fore-ordained_n in_o his_o counsel_n until_o than_o it_o do_v not_o appear_v but_o abide_v hide_v in_o god_n as_o a_o sure_a and_o certain_a effect_n in_o its_o true_a and_o immutable_a cause_n the_o world_n see_v it_o not_o in_o we_o and_o the_o first-fruit_n of_o it_o we_o already_o have_v be_v to_o it_o so_o unknown_a that_o far_o from_o believe_v we_o have_v any_o life_n more_o excellent_a than_o its_o own_o it_o account_v we_o on_o the_o contrary_a the_o miserable_a and_o despicabl_a creature_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o do_v think_v our_o life_n to_o be_v foolishness_n and_o mere_a frenzy_n and_o judge_v that_o the_o end_n thereof_o will_v be_v without_o honour_n as_o the_o author_n of_o the_o book_n of_o wisdom_n well_o say_v and_o in_o truth_n 3_o wisd_v 5_o 3_o god_n do_v most_o frequent_o put_v this_o heavenly_a treasure_n in_o earthen_a vessel_n and_o choose_v for_o this_o bless_a life_n person_n weak_a and_o contemptible_a and_o such_o as_o be_v of_o no_o consideration_n among_o the_o man_n of_o the_o world_n as_o st._n paul_n express_o observe_v neither_o be_v there_o in_o they_o 53.2_o 1_o cor._n 1.26_o 27._o isa_n 53.2_o any_o more_o than_o be_v sometime_o in_o their_o head_n either_o form_n or_o comelyness_n or_o any_o thing_n that_o shall_v induce_v those_o that_o see_v they_o to_o desire_v they_o whereto_o may_v be_v add_v the_o affliction_n that_o do_v extreme_o disfigure_v they_o and_o darken_v that_o little_a lustre_n which_o they_o have_v aim_v these_o meaness_n and_o infirmity_n it_o be_v hard_o to_o discern_v any_o one_o ray_n of_o that_o glory_n they_o be_v destinate_a to_o themselves_o in_o their_o great_a tentation_n enter_v into_o doubt_n of_o it_o and_o when_o the_o spirit_n that_o quicken_v they_o do_v for_o their_o consolation_n discover_v the_o perfection_n and_o wonder_n of_o their_o future_a life_n most_o clear_o and_o with_o the_o great_a evidence_n so_o it_o be_v that_o notwithstanding_o this_o that_o which_o they_o see_v and_o taste_v of_o it_o be_v so_o small_a a_o matter_n in_o comparison_n of_o what_o they_o shall_v have_v in_o the_o end_n that_o it_o may_v well_o be_v say_v their_o life_n be_v hide_v in_o reference_n to_o themselves_o and_o thus_o st._n 3.2_o 1_o joh._n 3.2_o john_n inform_v we_o belove_a say_v he_o we_o be_v now_o child_n of_o god_n but_o it_o do_v not_o yet_o appear_v what_o we_o shall_v be_v but_o we_o may_v not_o forget_v what_o the_o apostle_n here_o add_v to_o wit_n that_o our_o life_n be_v hide_v in_o god_n with_o christ_n whereby_o he_o signify_v two_o thing_n first_o that_o christ_n be_v yet_o at_o present_a in_o some_o sort_n and_o in_o some_o sense_n hide_v to_o wit_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o person_n for_o though_o his_o salvation_n and_o his_o dominion_n have_v be_v discover_v by_o his_o gospel_n unto_o every_o creature_n both_o jew_n and_o gentile_n yet_o have_v withdraw_v his_o uprisen_a and_o glorify_v humane_a nature_n up_o to_o heaven_n into_o the_o sanctuary_n and_o he_o from_o thence_o govern_v his_o kingdom_n by_o the_o secret_a motion_n of_o his_o spirit_n his_o person_n remain_v hide_v from_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o world_n this_o great_a veil_n of_o the_o heaven_n which_o on_o all_o side_n environ_v the_o sanctuary_n into_o which_o he_o be_v enter_v hinder_v we_o from_o see_v his_o glory_n how_o sparkle_a and_o radiant_a soever_o it_o be_v second_o the_o apostle_n signify_v by_o these_o word_n that_o our_o life_n be_v proper_o and_o direct_o in_o christ_n that_o he_o be_v the_o source_n and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o and_o that_o two_o manner_n of_o way_n the_o one_o in_o that_o he_o merit_v it_o for_o we_o by_o his_o suffering_n the_o other_o in_o that_o he_o produce_v and_o form_v it_o in_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n by_o reason_n whereof_o he_o be_v call_v the_o author_n and_o the_o prince_n of_o life_n and_o st._n john_n say_v 1.4_o joh._n 1.4_o that_o life_n be_v in_o he_o then_o again_o our_o life_n be_v in_o christ_n as_o in_o its_o original_a pattern_n wherein_o at_o present_a do_v exist_v the_o true_a and_o perfect_a form_n of_o that_o sanctity_n glory_n perfection_n and_o immortality_n in_o which_o the_o life_n we_o shall_v be_v invest_v with_o consist_v wherefore_o he_o be_v term_v our_o elder_a brother_n our_o principle_n or_o beginning_n and_o our_o first-fruit_n as_o we_o have_v say_v at_o the_o entrance_n of_o this_o discourse_n from_o whence_o there_o redound_v unto_o we_o a_o great_a and_o a_o firm_a consolation_n against_o all_o the_o tempest_n of_o the_o present_a world_n when_o we_o consider_v that_o how_o sad_a and_o frightful_a soever_o at_o time_n our_o undo_n be_v yet_o we_o live_v in_o god_n and_o in_o his_o christ_n christ_n be_v the_o sacred_a and_o inviolable_a stock_n that_o bear_v we_o in_o which_o the_o sap_n of_o our_o life_n be_v perfect_o safe_a above_o the_o rigour_n of_o winter_n and_o ardour_n of_o summer_n and_o all_o other_o peril_n that_o menace_v we_o god_n be_v faithful_a and_o christ_n be_v live_v and_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o either_o the_o one_o shall_v deny_v himself_o or_o the_o other_o die_v since_o then_o the_o father_n be_v the_o depositary_a and_o the_o son_n the_o stock_n of_o our_o life_n let_v we_o make_v sure_a account_n that_o though_o we_o feel_v it_o but_o feeble_o and_o faint_o in_o ourselves_o yet_o we_o have_v it_o and_o possess_v it_o and_o shall_v eternal_o have_v it_o so_o as_o nothing_o shall_v be_v ever_o able_a to_o extinguish_v it_o let_v this_o sweet_a hope_n sustain_v we_o and_o cause_v we_o to_o wait_v patient_o for_o the_o term_n of_o that_o full_a and_o entire_a manifestation_n which_o the_o apostle_n in_o the_o sequel_n promise_v we_o when_o christ_n your_o life_n shall_v appear_v than_o say_v he_o you_o also_o shall_v appear_v in_o glory_n his_o calling_n christ_n our_o life_n be_v a_o brave_a expression_n full_a of_o force_n and_o emphasis_n suitable_a to_o that_o we_o read_v in_o jeremy_n where_o speak_v of_o the_o lord_n be_v anoint_v 4.20_o lam._n 4.20_o he_o call_v he_o the_o breath_n of_o our_o nostril_n to_o signify_v that_o it_o be_v upon_o he_o our_o whole_a life_n depend_v and_o that_o if_o we_o may_v so_o say_v it_o be_v by_o his_o sacred_a mouth_n we_o draw_v our_o breath_n thus_o the_o apostle_n say_v
here_o that_o christ_n be_v our_o life_n do_v not_o simple_o signify_v that_o he_o be_v the_o cause_n and_o author_n of_o our_o life_n but_o that_o it_o full_o and_o whole_o depend_v upon_o he_o that_o without_o he_o and_o separate_v from_o he_o we_o have_v not_o a_o drop_n nor_o spark_n of_o life_n and_o that_o it_o be_v in_o he_o alone_o we_o have_v all_o the_o be_v all_o the_o move_a and_o all_o the_o feel_n that_o respect_v the_o life_n of_o heaven_n in_o very_a deed_n it_o be_v he_o that_o have_v merit_v it_o for_o we_o by_o his_o death_n it_o be_v he_o that_o have_v bring_v it_o to_o light_n by_o his_o gospel_n it_o be_v he_o have_v show_v we_o a_o most_o accomplish_a pattern_n of_o it_o in_o his_o person_n at_o his_o issue_v out_o of_o his_o sepulchre_n it_o be_v he_o that_o have_v give_v we_o the_o first-fruit_n of_o it_o by_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n and_o conserve_v and_o increase_v they_o in_o we_o by_o his_o benediction_n it_o be_v he_o that_o keep_v the_o fullness_n of_o it_o for_o we_o in_o his_o treasury_n on_o high_a as_o be_v the_o true_a father_n of_o eternity_n and_o last_o it_o be_v he_o that_o take_v this_o glorious_a life_n out_o of_o his_o heavenly_a cabinet_n one_o day_n will_v put_v it_o on_o we_o with_o his_o own_o hand_n beside_o we_o do_v possess_v neither_o the_o beginning_n nor_o the_o perfection_n of_o it_o but_o in_o he_o and_o by_o the_o benefit_n of_o our_o communion_n with_o he_o in_o that_o we_o be_v member_n and_o branch_n of_o his_o which_o can_v live_v but_o unite_v with_o their_o head_n and_o incorporate_v in_o their_o vine_n the_o apostle_n therefore_o say_v that_o when_o this_o sovereign_a and_o only_a author_n of_o our_o life_n shall_v appear_v than_o we_o also_o shall_v appear_v in_o glory_n he_o have_v appear_v once_o already_o but_o in_o the_o flesh_n as_o the_o apostle_n say_v god_n be_v manifest_v in_o the_o flesh_n he_o shall_v appear_v again_o a_o second_o time_n but_o in_o glory_n it_o be_v this_o second_o appear_v he_o do_v mean_a when_o the_o lord_n jesus_n descend_v from_o the_o heaven_n with_o the_o host_n of_o his_o angel_n and_o seat_v himself_o on_o a_o judicial_a throne_n shall_v open_o show_v to_o all_o the_o creature_n of_o the_o world_n his_o glory_n and_o godhead_n which_o the_o heaven_n that_o contain_v his_o flesh_n on_o high_a and_o the_o weakness_n that_o cover_v his_o mystical_a body_n here_o below_o do_v now_o hide_v from_o the_o earth_n as_o we_o late_o say_v then_o say_v the_o apostle_n shall_v you_o also_o appear_v with_o he_o in_o glory_n at_o the_o come_n of_o this_o sweet_a and_o happy_a season_n you_o as_o plant_n in_o the_o spring_n shall_v receive_v your_o life_n which_o from_o that_o sacred_a stock_n wherein_o it_o be_v now_o conserve_v shall_v be_v diffuse_v into_o you_o and_o into_o all_o the_o other_o branch_n of_o this_o vine_n of_o god_n and_o crown_v you_o at_o a_o instant_n with_o its_o eternal_a verdure_n the_o glory_n whereof_o he_o speak_v do_v signify_v the_o light_n the_o perfection_n the_o wonder_n and_o the_o pomp_n of_o blissful_a life_n perfect_a knowledge_n of_o god_n love_n and_o sanctity_n and_o joy_n the_o immortality_n of_o our_o body_n their_o beauty_n their_o brightness_n their_o strength_n and_o impassibility_n and_o in_o fine_a all_o the_o piece_n of_o that_o infinite_a good_a the_o grandeur_n and_o excellency_n whereof_o we_o shall_v never_o distinct_o comprehend_v until_o the_o time_n that_o we_o possess_v it_o we_o shall_v then_o appear_v in_o this_o glory_n first_o because_o beside_o the_o first-fruit_n of_o it_o which_o we_o have_v jesus_n christ_n shall_v give_v we_o the_o fullness_n of_o it_o which_o we_o have_v not_o this_o undoubted_o the_o great_a and_o most_o illustrious_a part_n of_o his_o glory_n which_o now_o remain_v hide_v in_o he_o be_v then_o to_o be_v shed_v abroad_o upon_o we_o second_o because_o the_o world_n which_o now_o despise_v and_o tread_v we_o under_o foot_n shall_v then_o see_v we_o in_o this_o glorious_a estate_n and_o as_o christ_n our_o head_n shall_v be_v see_v with_o astonishment_n by_o those_o that_o sometime_o pierce_v he_o so_o they_o that_o now_o outrage_n his_o member_n shall_v then_o see_v they_o in_o their_o glory_n and_o be_v constrain_v to_o change_v their_o opinion_n and_o to_o acknowledge_v those_o for_o child_n of_o god_n and_o saint_n of_o his_o who_o in_o the_o present_a world_n they_o do_v deride_v and_o make_v by-word_n of_o 3_o wisd_v â—_o 3_o as_o say_v the_o book_n of_o wisdom_n thus_o you_o see_v belove_a brethren_n what_o kind_n of_o life_n it_o be_v which_o jesus_n christ_n do_v promise_v and_o communicate_v unto_o his_o faithful_a one_o to_o wit_n the_o fruit_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o of_o that_o divine_a food_n which_o we_o have_v take_v this_o morning_n the_o life_n of_o angel_n the_o crown_n of_o saint_n a_o supereminent_a and_o eternal_a felicity_n in_o conjunction_n with_o a_o supereminent_a and_o immortal_a glory_n it_o be_v the_o rich_a treasury_n the_o live_n and_o inexhaustible_a spring_n of_o our_o consolation_n and_o sanctification_n judge_n i_o beseech_v you_o what_o manner_n of_o person_n they_o shall_v be_v that_o have_v so_o high_a and_o so_o divine_a a_o hope_n and_o if_o it_o be_v not_o reasonable_a we_o shall_v withdraw_v our_o thought_n and_o our_o affection_n from_o the_o earth_n to_o elevate_v they_o unto_o heaven_n since_o it_o be_v there_o our_o life_n be_v and_o thence_o that_o we_o expect_v our_o chief_a happiness_n christian_n be_v you_o not_o ashamed_a to_o long_o for_o earth_n you_o that_o have_v title_n for_o heaven_n to_o labour_n for_o the_o meat_n that_o perish_v you_o that_o be_v destinate_a to_o a_o life_n which_o perish_v not_o to_o run_v after_o shadow_n you_o that_o in_o jesus_n christ_n have_v the_o substance_n of_o true_a and_o solid_a happiness_n how_o much_o more_o generous_a and_o constant_a be_v the_o child_n of_o this_o generation_n in_o their_o vanity_n those_o of_o they_o that_o be_v of_o noble_a extraction_n and_o especial_o they_o that_o be_v bring_v up_o in_o hope_n of_o a_o crown_n will_v not_o for_o any_o thing_n have_v a_o mechanic_n trade_n or_o foul_a themselves_o in_o sordid_a action_n and_o even_o nation_n there_o be_v among_o who_o they_o total_o refrain_v from_o commerce_n with_o other_o man_n and_o account_v themselves_o defile_v and_o profane_v by_o have_v but_o touch_v a_o plebeian_n and_o you_o that_o be_v the_o issue_n of_o heaven_n a_o child_n of_o the_o most_o high_a a_o brother_n of_o his_o angel_n and_o a_o heir_n of_o his_o kingdom_n you_o that_o be_v breed_v up_o with_o divine_a manna_n in_o the_o hope_n of_o a_o heavenly_a life_n and_o a_o immortal_a crown_n how_o have_v you_o the_o heart_n to_o grope_v in_o the_o mud_n and_o heap_v up_o dung_n to_o intermix_v with_o the_o miserable_a bondman_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o profane_v worker_n of_o iniquity_n a_o king_n son_n heretofore_o refuse_v to_o contend_v in_o the_o public_a game_n because_o he_o see_v no_o king_n do_v it_o christian_n remember_v the_o dignity_n of_o your_o name_n separate_v yourself_o from_o the_o exercise_n and_o divertisement_n of_o the_o people_n of_o the_o world_n leave_v they_o the_o earth_n out_o of_o which_o they_o come_v and_o unto_o which_o they_o shall_v return_v enter_v not_o into_o so_o ignoble_a and_o fordo_v a_o race_n in_o which_o you_o see_v none_o run_v but_o child_n of_o the_o earth_n the_o race_n of_o mammon_n and_o the_o brood_n of_o viper_n and_o serpent_n purify_v your_o heart_n and_o your_o body_n let_v it_o never_o betide_v you_o to_o defile_v they_o with_o base_a and_o terrene_a either_o thought_n or_o action_n say_v not_o what_o shall_v we_o eat_v what_o shall_v we_o drink_v wherewithal_n shall_v we_o be_v clothe_v these_o be_v the_o thought_n and_o care_n of_o bondman_n these_o be_v the_o discourse_n of_o pagan_n this_o be_v all_o they_o seek_v you_o that_o be_v christian_n and_o who_o life_n be_v hide_v in_o jesus_n christ_n seek_v his_o kingdom_n and_o his_o righteousness_n let_v this_o be_v your_o ambition_n and_o all_o the_o passion_n of_o your_o soul_n let_v this_o divine_a life_n and_o the_o glory_n wherewith_o it_o will_v one_o day_n crown_v you_o in_o the_o fight_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v night_n and_o day_n the_o object_n of_o your_o thought_n take_v it_o away_o even_o at_o the_o present_a with_o a_o holy_a impatiency_n begin_v betimes_o to_o live_v as_o you_o shall_v live_v eternal_o let_v the_o contemplate_v of_o god_n let_v the_o love_n of_o his_o beauty_n let_v the_o meditate_v of_o his_o mystery_n let_v the_o consider_v of_o and_o a_o converse_v with_o his_o christ_n be_v your_o employment_n and_o your_o refreshment_n in_o the_o present_a world_n
sanctify_v this_o earth_n during_o the_o time_n you_o tarry_v on_o it_o and_o change_v it_o as_o much_o as_o may_v be_v into_o heaven_n adorn_v it_o with_o a_o angelic_a life_n and_o conversation_n this_o be_v the_o way_n to_o make_v sure_a your_o crown_n for_o it_o will_v not_o be_v give_v in_o heaven_n but_o to_o those_o that_o have_v desire_v and_o seek_v it_o in_o the_o time_n of_o their_o abode_n on_o earth_n none_o shall_v reap_v eternal_a life_n but_o they_o that_o have_v sow_v to_o the_o spirit_n no_o man_n shall_v have_v fruition_n above_o but_o he_o that_o have_v hope_v here_o below_o and_o no_o man_n hope_v here_o below_o but_o he_o that_o cleanse_v himself_o from_o the_o filth_n of_o vice_n he_o that_o have_v this_o hope_n in_o jesus_n christ_n purify_v himself_o say_v st._n john_n represent_v incessant_o unto_o yourselves_o this_o glorious_a come_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god._n consider_v that_o he_o will_v not_o long_o delay_v yet_o as_o little_a a_o while_n as_o may_v be_v and_o he_o that_o shall_v come_v will_v come_v consider_v that_o he_o will_v come_v on_o the_o sudden_a as_o lightning_n which_o in_o a_o instant_n shine_v out_o from_o the_o cloud_n and_o as_o the_o thief_n that_o come_v at_o the_o point_n of_o time_n he_o be_v least_o look_v for_o how_o much_o will_v our_o confusion_n be_v if_o he_o shall_v surprise_v we_o in_o the_o disorder_n of_o our_o worldly_a affection_n and_o occupation_n but_o god_n forbid_v that_o this_o shall_v betide_v we_o he_o have_v wait_v sufficient_o for_o we_o let_v we_o employ_v that_o little_a time_n which_o be_v leave_v we_o with_o so_o much_o the_o more_o care_n the_o less_o we_o have_v have_v for_o that_o which_o be_v past_a let_v we_o watch_v let_v we_o pray_v let_v we_o be_v do_v let_v we_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a let_v we_o lead_v life_n worthy_a of_o the_o name_n of_o christian_n which_o we_o bear_v worthy_a of_o the_o master_n who_o we_o serve_v and_o of_o the_o food_n he_o have_v give_v we_o and_o of_o the_o love_n he_o have_v bear_v we_o and_o of_o the_o glory_n he_o keep_v for_o we_o cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n and_o wait_v with_o a_o holy_a joy_n and_o settle_a patience_n for_o the_o revelation_n of_o this_o great_a god_n and_o saviour_n to_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o salvation_n amen_n the_o thirty_o four_o sermon_n on_o colossian_n chap._n iii_o ver_n v._o verse_n v._o mortify_v therefore_o your_o member_n which_o be_v upon_o the_o earth_n fornication_n unclearness_n inordinate_a appetite_n evil_a concupiscence_n and_o covetousness_n which_o be_v idolatry_n dear_a brethren_n in_o all_o the_o design_n of_o our_o life_n the_o end_n be_v the_o principle_n that_o move_v we_o to_o act_v and_o the_o rule_n of_o our_o action_n the_o fair_a aspect_n it_o give_v we_o be_v the_o thing_n that_o inslame_v our_o heart_n and_o kindle_v in_o they_o the_o desire_n of_o possess_v it_o which_o thereupon_o awaken_v the_o power_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o cause_v each_o of_o they_o to_o employ_v what_o ability_n and_o industry_n they_o have_v in_o the_o pursuit_n the_o understanding_n its_o light_n to_o find_v out_o and_o make_v a_o due_a choice_n of_o mean_n fit_a to_o conduct_v we_o in_o it_o the_o will_n and_o affection_n and_o other_o faculty_n of_o our_o nature_n which_o depend_v upon_o they_o their_o motion_n to_o get_v these_o mean_n and_o set_v they_o on_o work_n all_o this_o be_v do_v as_o you_o know_v and_o experiment_n it_o daily_o only_o to_o attain_v that_o end_n we_o have_v propose_v to_o ourselves_o the_o end_n which_o man_n aim_v at_o be_v infinite_o different_a and_o oftentimes_o even_o contrary_a to_o one_o another_o and_o consequent_o their_o course_n very_o different_a also_o as_o if_o some_o go_v east_n and_o other_o west_n or_o some_o take_v their_o way_n southward_o and_o other_o their_o march_n northward_o yet_o notwithstanding_o such_o diversity_n of_o intention_n and_o prosecution_n they_o be_v all_o incite_v and_o lead_v on_o in_o the_o selfsame_a manner_n there_o be_v not_o one_o of_o they_o but_o the_o desire_n of_o some_o end_n he_o love_v have_v seize_v and_o sway_v unto_o action_n and_o at_o length_n induce_v to_o take_v the_o course_n he_o steer_v according_a to_o the_o passion_n he_o have_v for_o the_o attainment_n of_o it_o and_o the_o judgement_n his_o understanding_n make_v of_o mean_n proper_a to_o bring_v he_o to_o it_o the_o end_n therefore_o be_v the_o first_o spring_n that_o set_v we_o a_o go_v the_o principle_n of_o our_o motion_n and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o north_n of_o our_o course_n the_o guide_n and_o measure_n of_o our_o action_n you_o see_v my_o brethren_n that_o it_o infinite_o concern_v we_o to_o take_v it_o right_n and_o have_v once_o take_v it_o to_o have_v it_o continual_o before_o our_o eye_n for_o the_o refer_v and_o address_v of_o all_o our_o travail_n to_o the_o same_o wherefore_o our_o lord_n condemn_v those_o as_o unadvised_a and_o injudicious_a person_n who_o enterprise_n a_o design_n without_o have_v first_o due_o consider_v it_o without_o have_v sit_v down_o and_o take_v their_o counter_n in_o hand_n and_o exact_o calculate_v all_o the_o cost_n that_o be_v without_o have_v mature_o and_o composed_o examine_v what_o the_o thing_n be_v which_o they_o desire_v and_o what_o ability_n they_o have_v to_o compass_v it_o as_o that_o ridiculous_a builder_n who_o lay_v the_o foundation_n of_o a_o tower_n and_o be_v then_o constrain_v to_o give_v over_o not_o have_v wherewithal_o to_o finish_v it_o for_o this_o reason_n also_o the_o master_n of_o moral_a philosophy_n that_o they_o may_v right_o form_v their_o scholar_n to_o it_o have_v be_v wont_a to_o set_v before_o their_o eye_n the_o felicity_n of_o man_n that_o be_v his_o end_n for_o the_o enkindle_n a_o love_n and_o desire_v of_o it_o in_o their_o heart_n and_o then_o they_o propose_v to_o they_o the_o mean_n that_o be_v to_o be_v use_v to_o attain_v it_o such_o be_v the_o method_n that_o the_o holy_a apostle_n have_v follow_v in_o this_o part_n of_o his_o divine_a discourse_n which_o we_o be_v explicate_v to_o you_o he_o show_v we_o at_o the_o entrance_n heaven_n and_o jesus_n christ_n who_o reign_v there_o sit_v at_o the_o right-hand_a of_o his_o father_n together_o with_o that_o life_n and_o immortality_n and_o glory_n which_o he_o keep_v for_o and_o promise_v to_o his_o faithful_a one_o this_o be_v the_o end_n we_o shall_v tend_v unto_o seek_v say_v he_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o i_o persuade_v myself_o there_o be_v not_o a_o man_n so_o stupid_a and_o savage_a but_o a_o object_n so_o good_a and_o so_o desirable_a do_v make_v impression_n upon_o and_o possess_v with_o love_n of_o it_o and_o a_o secret_a passion_n to_o obtain_v it_o now_o though_o the_o splendour_n of_o so_o noble_a and_o so_o sublime_a a_o happiness_n shall_v as_o soon_o as_o it_o appear_v put_v out_o all_o that_o fallacious_a appearance_n of_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o earth_n wherein_o the_o child_n of_o this_o world_n do_v vain_o seek_v their_o good_a and_o which_o they_o foolish_o take_v for_o the_o end_n of_o their_o life_n yet_o the_o apostle_n to_o preserve_v we_o from_o this_o error_n and_o full_o inform_v we_o of_o our_o true_a end_n have_v further_a express_o advise_v we_o not_o to_o place_v it_o in_o thing_n here_o below_o mind_v not_o the_o thing_n say_v he_o which_o be_v upon_o the_o earth_n have_v therefore_o each_o of_o you_o settle_v this_o divine_a end_n of_o your_o life_n in_o his_o heart_n according_a to_o the_o apostle_n doctrine_n look_v at_o it_o continual_o let_v it_o be_v night_n and_o day_n before_o your_o eye_n this_o think_v alone_o be_v capable_a to_o direct_v all_o your_o step_n to_o govern_v all_o your_o action_n to_o purify_v your_o soul_n to_o render_v you_o invincible_a against_o all_o your_o enemy_n to_o conserve_v the_o peace_n and_o the_o joy_n of_o god_n in_o you_o and_o maintain_v his_o consolation_n in_o you_o amid_o the_o great_a storm_n yet_o this_o do_v not_o satisfy_v our_o apostle_n he_o not_o content_a with_o have_v mark_v out_o our_o aim_n to_o we_o and_o show_v in_o general_a what_o we_o ought_v to_o decline_v do_v particularize_v we_o the_o mean_n we_o be_v to_o use_v for_o arrive_v one_o day_n at_o that_o bless_a heaven_n whither_o he_o have_v elevate_v our_o heart_n he_o discover_v to_o we_o and_o tell_v we_o one_o by_o one_o the_o shelf_n and_o dangerous_a passage_n of_o our_o course_n and_o final_o go_v over_o the_o most_o part_n of_o our_o duty_n in_o the_o conduct_n of_o this_o grand_a design_n he_o begin_v with_o vice_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o of_o the_o earth_n the_o two_o pernicious_a pest_n of_o
among_o we_o not_o the_o ordure_n of_o luxury_n nor_o the_o viliny_n of_o avarice_n which_o be_v the_o infamy_n of_o his_o people_n the_o reproach_n of_o our_o profession_n the_o scandal_n of_o such_o as_o be_v without_o the_o shame_n of_o those_o that_o be_v within_o the_o ruin_n and_o eternal_a misery_n of_o those_o that_o obstinate_o continue_v in_o these_o vice_n rather_o let_v honesty_n chastity_n purity_n of_o body_n and_o spirit_n charity_n and_o liberality_n and_o all_o other_o christian_a virtue_n be_v see_v to_o flourish_v and_o fructify_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o we_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o edification_n of_o all_o within_o and_o without_o and_o our_o own_o salvation_n amen_n the_o thirty_o sixth_z sermon_n on_o colossian_n chap._n iii_o ver_n viii_o verse_n viii_o but_o now_o you_o also_o put_v off_o all_o these_o thing_n wrath_n anger_n maliciousness_n detraction_n dishonest_a speech_n out_o of_o your_o mouth_n dear_a brethren_n the_o philosopher_n have_v well_o observe_v and_o with_o consonancy_n to_o truth_n as_o each_o of_o we_o may_v perceive_v in_o himself_o by_o our_o own_o experience_n that_o beside_o understanding_n and_o will_n there_o be_v in_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n two_o other_o inferior_a power_n one_o of_o which_o desire_v those_o please_a thing_n that_o sense_n present_v it_o and_o the_o other_o flee_v from_o and_o avoid_v those_o that_o look_v troublesome_a in_o the_o barbarous_a language_n of_o the_o school_n the_o former_a be_v call_v the_o concupiscible_a and_o the_o latter_a the_o irascible_a they_o both_o be_v give_v we_o by_o the_o creator_n for_o the_o benefit_n of_o our_o nature_n to_o serve_v we_o as_o two_o goad_n which_o may_v prick_v and_o move_v we_o the_o one_o to_o seek_v and_o acquire_v what_o be_v profitable_a for_o it_o the_o other_o to_o repel_v what_o be_v contrary_a to_o it_o and_o in_o the_o primitive_a and_o legitimate_a constitution_n of_o our_o be_v each_o of_o these_o two_o power_n exact_o obey_v reason_n they_o have_v nothing_o in_o their_o motion_n but_o what_o be_v good_a and_o just_a afterward_o sin_o superven_a by_o our_o fall_n do_v put_v they_o into_o a_o huge_a disorder_n reason_n which_o have_v lose_v its_o dominion_n leave_v they_o both_o without_o conduct_n and_o most_o common_o favour_v their_o error_n instead_o of_o correct_v they_o for_o now_o desire_n embrace_v any_o gustful_a thing_n that_o be_v present_v and_o anger_n be_v stir_v up_o against_o any_o thing_n that_o seem_v displease_v indifferent_o without_o hee_v or_o follow_v the_o judgement_n of_o right_a reason_n whence_o do_v proceed_v the_o great_a part_n of_o the_o sin_n and_o misery_n of_o the_o life_n of_o man_n according_o you_o see_v that_o the_o principal_a task_n of_o those_o that_o will_v reform_v our_o manner_n be_v to_o labour_v above_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o rectify_v of_o these_o two_o power_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o for_o the_o reduce_n of_o they_o sweet_o under_o the_o yoke_n of_o reason_n that_o neither_o of_o they_o may_v ever_o move_v its_o self_n but_o as_o it_o command_v or_o permit_v our_o apostle_n therefore_o have_v undertake_v here_o to_o give_v the_o colossian_n and_o all_o other_o believer_n which_o shall_v read_v this_o epistle_n the_o form_n of_o that_o sanctity_n to_o which_o the_o discipline_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n do_v oblige_v we_o take_v care_n at_o the_o entrance_n to_o correct_v the_o action_n and_o motion_n of_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o of_o these_o two_o power_n he_o begin_v with_o concupiscence_n enjoin_v we_o to_o mortify_v all_o that_o be_v vicious_a in_o it_o and_o religious_o abstain_v from_o its_o principal_a excess_n which_o be_v the_o ordure_n of_o carnal_a pleasure_n and_o of_o avarice_n to_o this_o end_n he_o have_v mind_v we_o of_o those_o inevitatable_a punishment_n which_o this_o kind_n of_o disorder_n do_v ever_o draw_v down_o from_o heaven_n upon_o the_o child_n of_o rebellion_n that_o if_o the_o justness_n of_o the_o thing_n itself_o can_v persuade_v we_o at_o least_o the_o fear_n of_o punishment_n may_v retain_v we_o in_o our_o duty_n have_v thus_o purge_v our_o concupiscence_n he_o come_v next_o unto_o wrath_n and_o in_o the_o verse_n that_o we_o have_v read_v do_v faithful_o advise_v we_o to_o mortify_v likewise_o the_o passion_n thereof_o and_o all_o the_o evil_n they_o produce_v that_o our_o life_n may_v be_v not_o only_o pure_a and_o honest_a but_o also_o innocent_a calm_a and_o peaceful_a and_o true_o worthy_a of_o that_o jesus_n christ_n of_o who_o we_o make_v profession_n the_o supreme_a pattern_n of_o sweetness_n and_o benignity_n but_o now_o say_v he_o you_o also_o put_v off_o all_o these_o thing_n wrath_n anger_n maliciousness_n detraction_n and_o dishonest_a speech_n out_o of_o your_o mouth_n you_o plain_o see_v that_o these_o thing_n which_o he_o command_v we_o to_o put_v off_o be_v five_o in_o all_o wrath_n anger_n maliciousness_n detraction_n and_o dishonest_a speech_n the_o four_o first_o be_v either_o kind_n or_o effect_n of_o one_o and_o the_o same_o passion_n even_o that_o which_o we_o call_v wrath_n the_o last_o refer_v to_o somewhat_o else_o nevertheless_o he_o rank_n it_o here_o with_o the_o other_o for_o a_o reason_n you_o shall_v hear_v anon_o this_o be_v the_o subject_n we_o will_v treat_v of_o in_o this_o action_n by_o the_o will_n of_o god._n only_o before_o our_o come_n to_o it_o consider_v that_o there_o be_v nothing_o superfluous_a or_o useless_a in_o this_o holy_a apostle_n language_n we_o must_v discover_v in_o short_a the_o meaning_n and_o reason_n of_o those_o word_n with_o which_o he_o begin_v his_o exhortation_n but_o now_o you_o also_o put_v off_o all_o these_o thing_n they_o depend_v upon_o the_o precedent_a verse_n to_o which_o they_o most_o evident_o refer_v st._n paul_n do_v there_o put_v the_o colossian_n in_o mind_n of_o their_o ancient_a estate_n under_o the_o darkness_n of_o paganism_n before_o the_o gospel_n have_v shine_v on_o they_o at_o that_o time_n say_v he_o to_o they_o you_o wallow_v in_o the_o ordure_n of_o avarice_n and_o luxury_n as_o well_o as_o other_o child_n of_o the_o generation_n you_o walk_v and_o live_v in_o these_o thing_n when_o therefore_o he_o come_v to_o add_v here_o but_o now_o put_v you_o off_o all_o these_o thing_n it_o be_v clear_a that_o he_o oppose_v to_o the_o time_n of_o their_o forepast_a ignorance_n the_o time_n of_o their_o present_a knowledge_n their_o faith_n to_o their_o error_n their_o christianity_n to_o their_o paganism_n the_o day_n to_o the_o night_n and_o the_o light_n to_o darkness_n and_o by_o this_o mean_n he_o represent_v to_o they_o one_o reason_n to_o induce_v they_o to_o their_o duty_n draw_v from_o their_o present_a estate_n for_o every_o thing_n as_o the_o wise_a man_n show_v have_v its_o time_n and_o every_o season_n its_o business_n the_o action_n of_o the_o day_n be_v of_o one_o sort_n and_o those_o of_o the_o night_n another_o and_o a_o thing_n that_o become_v childhood_n be_v not_o sufferable_a in_o ripe_a year_n while_o you_o be_v in_o the_o darkness_n of_o paganism_n that_o gross_a ignorance_n you_o live_v in_o render_v your_o vice_n less_o strange_a and_o more_o excusable_a say_v the_o apostle_n now_o that_o you_o live_v in_o the_o light_n of_o jesus_n christ_n with_o what_o excuse_n can_v you_o cover_v your_o fault_n any_o long_o the_o law_n and_o custom_n of_o this_o divine_a kingdom_n into_o which_o he_o have_v call_v you_o be_v quite_o different_a from_o those_o of_o paganism_n which_o you_o have_v renounce_v be_v content_a to_o have_v escape_v out_o of_o they_o and_o let_v it_o suffice_v you_o to_o have_v wretched_o lose_v so_o many_o year_n in_o the_o vice_n of_o ignorance_n and_o to_o have_v so_o long_o fulfil_v the_o will_n of_o the_o gentile_n now_o that_o god_n have_v gracious_o bring_v you_o to_o quit_v their_o error_n quit_v also_o their_o vice_n and_o henceforth_o regulate_v your_o manner_n by_o the_o light_n which_o shine_v about_o you_o have_v no_o more_o commerce_n with_o their_o work_n since_o jesus_n christ_n have_v bring_v you_o out_o of_o their_o darkness_n the_o apostle_n in_o another_o place_n explain_v this_o reason_n more_o at_o length_n which_o he_o do_v here_o but_o touch_n in_o a_o word_n the_o night_n be_v pass_v 5.17_o rom._n 13.12_o 1_o thes_n 5.6_o 2_o cor._n 5.17_o say_v he_o and_o the_o day_n be_v come_v on_o let_v we_o therefore_o cast_v off_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o put_v on_o the_o armour_n that_o be_v the_o garment_n of_o light_n you_o be_v all_o child_n of_o light_n and_o of_o the_o day_n we_o be_v not_o of_o the_o night_n nor_o of_o darkness_n old_a thing_n be_v pass_v away_o behold_v all_o thing_n be_v become_v new_a belove_a brethren_n will_v to_o god_n we_o have_v this_o consideration_n always_o before_o our_o eye_n it_o will_v
six_o to_o these_o proper_o do_v the_o name_n of_o ode_n or_o song_n belong_v it_o be_v with_o these_o sacred_a lay_n of_o which_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n afford_v we_o both_o the_o matter_n and_o the_o form_n that_o the_o apostle_n will_v have_v we_o solace_v ourselves_o st._n james_n give_v we_o order_n for_o it_o 13._o jam._n 5_o 13._o be_v any_o among_o you_o merry_a say_v he_o and_o in_o repose_n of_o spirit_n let_v he_o sing_v psalm_n the_o apostle_n call_v all_o these_o sonnet_n spiritual_a both_o because_o of_o their_o author_n who_o be_v the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o also_o for_o their_o matter_n which_o concern_v only_o divine_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o our_o salvation_n not_o the_o vanity_n and_o passion_n and_o folly_n of_o man_n as_o carnal_a poem_n do_v he_o add_v with_o grace_n signify_v by_o that_o expression_n the_o sweet_a and_o save_a effect_n of_o these_o spiritual_a song_n which_o do_v profit_n and_o refresh_v both_o together_o he_o will_v have_v we_o in_o the_o three_o place_n to_o sing_v from_o the_o heart_n that_o be_v not_o bare_o with_o the_o mouth_n as_o hypocrite_n but_o with_o the_o attention_n and_o affection_n of_o the_o heart_n in_o conclusion_n he_o intend_v that_o we_o sing_v unto_o the_o lord_n that_o be_v unto_o the_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v ordinary_o signify_v by_o that_o term_n the_o lord_n when_o it_o be_v couch_v single_a as_o here_o it_o be_v this_o be_v the_o rule_n he_o give_v we_o for_o this_o holy_a and_o spiritual_a melody_n a_o rule_n which_o rome_n have_v as_o little_o spare_v as_o the_o other_o which_o we_o have_v see_v he_o prescribe_v about_o our_o be_v studious_a of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n in_o general_n for_o first_o she_o have_v banish_v from_o the_o church_n the_o faithful_a people_n sing_v and_o that_o so_o far_o as_o those_o that_o be_v of_o her_o communion_n do_v downright_o declare_v that_o to_o sing_v the_o psalm_n of_o david_n as_o we_o do_v be_v a_o huge_a scandalize_a of_o christian_n strange_a christianity_n which_o be_v scandalize_v at_o a_o sing_n that_o the_o apostle_n command_v a_o sing_v that_o celebrate_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n a_o sing_n of_o what_o be_v indict_v by_o his_o spirit_n compose_v by_o his_o prophet_n and_o tend_v not_o but_o to_o the_o edification_n and_o consolation_n of_o faithful_a soul_n certain_o beside_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o book_n of_o god_n it_o appear_v also_o by_o the_o writing_n of_o man_n that_o heretofore_o in_o the_o ancient_a church_n the_o christian_a people_n bear_v a_o part_n in_o the_o sing_n of_o psalm_n and_o do_v it_o both_o in_o public_a and_o in_o private_a again_o for_o what_o our_o adversary_n make_v their_o clergy_n sing_v of_o what_o conscience_n can_v they_o say_v that_o they_o sing_v it_o with_o the_o heart_n since_o they_o that_o hear_v it_o and_o the_o great_a part_n of_o they_o that_o sing_v it_o understand_v it_o not_o all_o their_o anthem_n be_v in_o latin_a a_o tongue_n long_o since_o dead_a and_o unknown_a to_o the_o people_n consider_v too_o whether_o the_o pomp_n and_o the_o niceness_n and_o the_o curiosity_n of_o their_o sing_n and_o such_o a_o many_o of_o instrument_n as_o they_o mingle_v with_o it_o and_o all_o the_o other_o artifices_fw-la of_o their_o music_n be_v not_o more_o proper_a for_o the_o please_a of_o the_o ear_n than_o the_o edify_n of_o the_o spirit_n but_o dear_a brethren_n let_v we_o lay_v aside_o the_o default_n of_o other_o and_o mind_n ourselves_o first_o bless_v we_o our_o good_a god_n for_o that_o he_o have_v set_v up_o the_o word_n of_o his_o christ_n again_o among_o we_o in_o its_o light_n and_o in_o its_o genuine_a use_n and_o acknowledge_v this_o grace_n of_o his_o from_o the_o bottom_n of_o our_o heart_n improve_v his_o favour_n let_v this_o word_n be_v the_o only_a governess_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o life_n hear_v we_o its_o voice_n in_o public_a consult_v it_o in_o private_a let_v we_o have_v these_o divine_a book_n in_o which_o the_o holy_a spirit_n have_v consign_v its_o instruction_n read_v they_o without_o scruple_n and_o without_o fear_n of_o find_v aught_o that_o be_v dangerous_a or_o venomous_a in_o they_o they_o be_v the_o paradise_n of_o jesus_n christ_n in_o which_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n grow_v and_o whence_o flow_v the_o stream_n of_o sanctity_n of_o joy_n and_o of_o immortality_n but_o a_o paradise_n where_o the_o old_a serpent_n never_o enter_v where_o his_o breath_n and_o poison_n be_v unknown_a father_n and_o mother_n instruct_v your_o child_n in_o this_o wholesome_a study_n young_a one_o addict_v yourselves_o to_o it_o betimes_o fill_v your_o memory_n out_o of_o this_o treasury_n of_o wisdom_n man_n and_o woman_n old_a and_o young_a rich_a and_o poor_a learned_a and_o unlearned_a receive_v you_o all_o this_o divine_a guest_n who_o the_o apostle_n have_v now_o lodge_v at_o your_o house_n let_v it_o dwell_v there_o as_o he_o have_v order_v rich_o and_o abundant_o in_o all_o wisdom_n if_o you_o receive_v and_o treat_v it_o with_o the_o respect_n it_o merit_v it_o will_v cure_v your_o soul_n of_o all_o their_o malady_n it_o will_v inform_v your_o understanding_n of_o all_o heavenly_a truth_n and_o purge_v they_o of_o all_o the_o error_n of_o earth_n and_o superstition_n it_o will_v fill_v your_o heart_n with_o love_n to_o god_n and_o charity_n towards_o your_o neighbour_n and_o by_o the_o efficacy_n of_o its_o truth_n extinguish_v all_o those_o petty_a passion_n that_o tie_v you_o to_o the_o world_n it_o will_v comfort_v you_o in_o your_o trouble_n it_o will_v fortify_v you_o in_o your_o weakness_n it_o will_v sustain_v you_o in_o your_o combat_n it_o will_v arm_v you_o against_o all_o sort_n of_o enemy_n and_o guide_v you_o in_o all_o your_o way_n it_o will_v sweeten_v your_o adversity_n and_o govern_v your_o prosperity_n and_o to_o comprise_v all_o in_o few_o word_n it_o will_v conduct_v you_o to_o the_o haven_n of_o eternal_a salvation_n notwithstanding_o all_o the_o storm_n of_o this_o wretched_a life_n employ_v likewise_o this_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o those_o use_n which_o the_o apostle_n recommend_v unto_o you_o even_o to_o those_o mutual_a teach_n and_o admonishing_n which_o you_o owe_v one_o another_o giving_z and_o receive_v they_o as_o there_o be_v occasion_n with_o a_o sincere_a and_o true_o christian_a charity_n in_o fine_a possess_v the_o liberty_n he_o give_v you_o of_o sing_v from_o the_o heart_n with_o grace_n unto_o the_o lord_n psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n this_o sole_a book_n of_o psalm_n if_o you_o learn_v it_o aright_o be_v able_a to_o make_v you_o for_o ever_o happy_a oh_o god_n what_o a_o source_n of_o blessing_n and_o joy_n do_v they_o deprive_v themselves_o of_o who_o reject_v it_o or_o neglect_v it_o it_o be_v a_o public_a magazine_n of_o heavenly_a wisdom_n in_o which_o every_o one_o may_v find_v what_o be_v meet_v for_o he_o the_o ignorant_a whereby_o to_o be_v instruct_v the_o know_v whereon_o to_o be_v exercise_v the_o afflict_a wherewith_o to_o comfort_v and_o the_o content_v to_o recreate_v himself_o there_o be_v repentant_a tear_n for_o the_o guilty_a and_o song_n of_o thanksgiving_n for_o the_o faithful_a preservative_n against_o vice_n attractive_n and_o excitement_n to_o piety_n and_o lesson_n for_o all_o kind_n of_o virtue_n and_o the_o wonder_n be_v that_o these_o so_o high_a so_o useful_a and_o so_o necessary_a thing_n be_v all_o present_v we_o there_o in_o the_o delicious_a sonnet_n of_o a_o graceful_a and_o a_o please_a poetry_n as_o in_o so_o many_o vase_n of_o pearl_n and_o diamond_n and_o emerald_n to_o induce_v we_o to_o receive_v they_o the_o more_o easy_o oh_o sage_a invention_n of_o our_o great_a master_n wherein_o we_o have_v together_o pleasure_n and_o profit_n refresh_v and_o instruction_n of_o soul_n at_o once_o sing_v and_o learning_n what_o be_v most_o necessary_a for_o we_o may_n himself_o please_v to_o bless_v this_o divine_a artifice_n by_o which_o he_o invite_v and_o allure_v we_o to_o himself_o and_o so_o touch_v our_o heart_n by_o the_o efficacy_n of_o his_o spirit_n that_o as_o he_o draw_v we_o to_o he_o with_o these_o holy_a cord_n of_o his_o sweetness_n and_o love_n we_o also_o on_o our_o side_n may_v free_o and_o cheerful_o run_v after_o he_o to_o the_o end_n that_o have_v faithful_o follow_v he_o in_o this_o world_n he_o may_v in_o the_o next_o lodge_v we_o with_o himself_o in_o the_o sanctuary_n of_o his_o glory_n where_o bear_v our_o part_n with_o the_o angel_n we_o shall_v bless_v and_o glorify_v he_o eternal_o amen_n the_o forty_o second_o sermon_n on_o colossian_n chap._n iii_o ver_n xvii_o verse_n xvii_o and_o whatsoever_o you_o do_v whether_o in_o word_n or_o in_o work_n do_v it_o all_o in_o the_o name_n of_o
the_o lord_n jesus_n give_v thanks_o by_o he_o unto_o our_o god_n and_o father_n dear_a brethren_n the_o love_n that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n have_v bear_v we_o be_v so_o great_a and_o the_o benefit_n he_o have_v confer_v upon_o we_o be_v so_o various_a and_o so_o precious_a that_o we_o be_v evident_o oblige_v to_o give_v ourselves_o entire_o to_o he_o and_o we_o can_v subtract_v from_o he_o without_o ingratitude_n any_o part_n of_o what_o we_o be_v or_o have_v he_o have_v lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o we_o it_o be_v just_a therefore_o that_o we_o again_o do_v consecrate_v we_o unto_o he_o he_o have_v redeem_v we_o at_o the_o price_n of_o his_o blood_n and_o by_o this_o admirable_a ransom_n deliver_v from_o death_n and_o hell_n not_o only_o our_o soul_n but_o also_o our_o body_n and_o our_o whole_a nature_n we_o be_v therefore_o whole_o he_o and_o have_v no_o more_o any_o other_o master_n but_o he_o neither_o be_v there_o any_o justice_n in_o the_o world_n but_o will_v adjudge_v he_o the_o propriety_n and_o possession_n of_o what_o co_v he_o so_o dear_a but_o though_o of_o right_n we_o be_v his_o vassal_n yet_o it_o have_v please_v his_o love_n that_o we_o shall_v belong_v to_o he_o under_o another_o much_o more_o glorious_a title_n for_o he_o have_v make_v we_o his_o brethren_n have_v obtain_v of_o his_o father_n that_o he_o shall_v adopt_v we_o for_o his_o child_n and_o accumulate_v this_o grace_n with_o all_o the_o high_a favour_n that_o creature_n can_v be_v exalt_v to_o i_o mean_v he_o have_v make_v we_o partaker_n of_o his_o inheritance_n and_o communicate_v to_o we_o his_o nature_n and_o his_o spirit_n and_o crown_v we_o with_o his_o immortality_n and_o with_o his_o glory_n though_o he_o have_v not_o shed_v his_o blood_n for_o we_o as_o he_o do_v who_o see_v not_o but_o that_o this_o his_o great_a and_o divine_a liberality_n shall_v have_v purchase_v he_o all_o the_o life_n and_o be_v and_o motion_n we_o can_v have_v and_o that_o to_o divert_v any_o part_n of_o it_o from_o his_o service_n will_v be_v a_o rob_n of_o he_o and_o a_o bereave_v he_o with_o abominable_a sacrilege_n of_o a_o thing_n belong_v to_o he_o so_o legitimat_o and_o for_o many_o so_o just_a and_o weighty_a reason_n if_o we_o be_v not_o the_o most_o unjust_a and_o ingrateful_a person_n in_o the_o world_n we_o ought_v all_o to_o have_v such_o sentiment_n and_o consequent_o look_v upon_o our_o nature_n and_o our_o life_n as_o thing_n no_o long_o we_o but_o jesus_n christ_n and_o dispose_v of_o they_o not_o after_o our_o own_o fancy_n and_o for_o our_o own_o interest_n but_o at_o his_o pleasure_n and_o for_o his_o glory_n and_o as_o you_o see_v that_o the_o servant_n of_o a_o prince_n above_o all_o those_o who_o he_o have_v particular_o oblige_v and_o favour_v do_v set_v up_o his_o arm_n through_o all_o their_o house_n and_o adorn_v their_o hall_n and_o chamber_n with_o his_o picture_n and_o have_v his_o praise_n always_o in_o their_o mouth_n and_o fill_v up_o their_o whole_a life_n with_o his_o name_n and_o glory_n so_o shall_v we_o do_v to_o jesus_n christ_n and_o with_o so_o much_o the_o more_o zeal_n for_o that_o he_o be_v a_o lord_z infinite_o more_o rich_a more_o clement_a more_o liberal_a and_o more_o beneficent_a than_o any_o monarch_n of_o the_o earth_n let_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n therefore_o bear_v his_o badge_n let_v his_o glory_n appear_v exalt_v in_o all_o our_o action_n let_v the_o word_n of_o our_o mouth_n be_v dedicate_v to_o he_o and_o our_o whole_a life_n full_a of_o his_o name_n breathe_v throughout_o nothing_o but_o his_o honour_n and_o service_n without_o ever_o swerve_v from_o his_o will_n from_o his_o interest_n this_o belove_a brethren_n be_v the_o lesson_n which_o the_o apostle_n s._n paul_n now_o give_v we_o in_o the_o word_n that_o you_o have_v hear_v and_o whatever_o you_o do_v say_v he_o whether_o in_o word_n or_o work_n do_v it_o all_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n give_v thanks_o by_o he_o unto_o our_o god_n and_o father_n by_o these_o word_n he_o conclude_v that_o excellent_a exhortation_n which_o he_o make_v to_o all_o christian_n in_o general_a of_o what_o sex_n or_o age_n or_o condition_n soever_o he_o begin_v it_o at_o the_o first_o verse_n of_o this_o chapter_n and_o continue_v it_o on_o to_o our_o text_n point_v out_o in_o it_o brief_o but_o divine_o as_o you_o have_v hear_v in_o the_o precedent_a exercise_n our_o principal_a duty_n on_o one_o hand_n the_o mortify_n of_o the_o flesh_n with_o its_o lust_n as_o fornication_n covetousness_n wrath_n and_o the_o like_a on_o the_o other_o hand_n the_o studying_z and_o exercise_v of_o all_o christian_a virtue_n as_o humility_n kindness_n patience_n gentleness_n charity_n and_o peace_n to_o all_o these_o he_o add_v our_o know_v and_o continual_a meditate_v of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n with_o psalm_n and_o spiritual_a hymn_n and_o here_o it_o be_v we_o make_v stay_v in_o our_o last_o action_n upon_o this_o subject_a now_o that_o he_o may_v not_o stand_v to_o treat_v several_o of_o all_o a_o christian_n other_o duty_n which_o will_v be_v prolix_a and_o even_o infinite_a and_o a_o discourse_n of_o too_o great_a extent_n for_o a_o epistle_n before_o he_o pass_v to_o that_o particular_a exhortation_n which_o he_o address_v in_o the_o follow_a verse_n to_o some_o certain_a rank_n of_o believer_n as_o to_o marry_a person_n to_o father_n to_o child_n to_o servant_n and_o master_n he_o close_v up_o his_o first_o matter_n with_o the_o precept_n he_o here_o give_v we_o a_o precept_n very_o excellent_a and_o well_o worthy_a to_o crown_v his_o exhortation_n since_o it_o comprehend_v in_o few_o word_n all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o christian_a both_o those_o which_o the_o apostle_n have_v express_o point_v at_o and_o those_o which_o his_o design_n of_o brevity_n cause_v he_o to_o pass_v over_o in_o silence_n without_o speak_v of_o they_o by_o name_n to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v give_v you_o a_o exposition_n of_o it_o we_o will_v endeavour_v by_o the_o grace_n of_o our_o lord_n to_o explain_v one_o after_o another_o the_o two_o part_n that_o offer_v themselves_o in_o it_o first_o that_o whatever_o we_o do_v either_o in_o word_n or_o work_n we_o do_v it_o all_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n second_o that_o we_o give_v thanks_o by_o he_o to_o our_o god_n and_o father_n when_o the_o apostle_n pronounce_v that_o all_o we_o do_v in_o work_n or_o word_n be_v do_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n he_o clear_o give_v he_o our_o whole_a life_n for_o these_o two_o sort_n of_o thing_n which_o he_o subject_v unto_o he_o word_n and_o work_n do_v comprehend_v all_o the_o other_o part_n of_o our_o life_n it_o be_v evident_a that_o nothing_o issue_v from_o we_o but_o what_o may_v be_v refer_v to_o the_o one_o or_o the_o other_o of_o these_o two_o kind_n they_o be_v either_o word_n or_o work_n word_n be_v the_o fruit_n of_o our_o mouth_n work_n be_v the_o effect_n or_o action_n of_o our_o other_o part_n and_o faculty_n i_o acknowledge_v that_o beside_o this_o our_o spirit_n also_o do_v act_n within_o we_o when_o it_o know_v or_o consider_v thing_n and_o desire_v or_o reject_v they_o but_o beside_o that_o these_o internal_a action_n may_v be_v put_v into_o the_o rank_n of_o our_o work_n by_o extend_v the_o word_n a_o little_a beyond_o its_o ordinary_a signification_n as_o in_o effect_n some_o interpreter_n do_v give_v it_o such_o a_o meaning_n here_o beside_o this_o i_o say_v it_o be_v evident_a that_o most_o of_o the_o conception_n and_o affection_n and_o resolution_n of_o the_o soul_n do_v refer_v to_o word_n and_o external_a work_n as_o be_v the_o principle_n and_o motive_n of_o they_o for_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o our_o word_n and_o work_n shall_v be_v in_o the_o name_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n except_o our_o understanding_n and_o will_n do_v so_o address_v they_o and_o it_o be_v proper_o this_o action_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o apostle_n signify_v when_o he_o order_n that_o we_o do_v in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n all_o we_o do_v the_o tongue_n indeed_o pronounce_v the_o word_n and_o the_o hand_n and_o other_o part_n of_o our_o body_n do_v execute_v those_o action_n of_o we_o which_o be_v call_v work_n but_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n that_o move_v they_o all_o and_o that_o direct_v and_o guide_v on_o their_o function_n to_o that_o end_n or_o design_v it_o have_v propose_v to_o its_o self_n and_o draw_v they_o from_o such_o motive_n as_o it_o have_v conceive_v and_o form_v within_o its_o self_n and_o it_o be_v proper_o upon_o this_o that_o the_o difference_n of_o man_n action_n do_v depend_v it_o be_v this_o character_n that_o give_v they_o