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A58208 A guide to the Holy City, or, Directions and helps to an holy life containing rules of religious advice, with prayers in sundry cases, and estates ... / by Iohn Reading ... Reading, John, 1588-1667. 1651 (1651) Wing R447; ESTC R14087 418,045 550

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christ_n our_o lord_n and_o only_a saviour_n amen_o chap._n xiii_o §_o 1._o of_o hear_v god_n word_n §_o 2._o motive_n thereto_o §_o 3._o the_o usual_a let_n §_o 4._o condition_n requisite_a to_o profitable_a hear_n §_o 5._o rule_n of_o practice_n thereto_o appertain_v 1_o sin_n to_o god_n dishonour_n i._n and_o man_n misery_n invade_v the_o soul_n principal_o by_o the_o ear_n and_o it_o be_v god_n pleasure_n to_o beat_v it_o out_o again_o by_o the_o same_o door_n that_o as_o in_o our_o first_o parent_n we_o hear_v satan_n seducement_n to_o our_o ruin_n so_o for_o our_o repair_n we_o shall_v hear_v the_o voice_n of_o christ_n 47._o which_o be_v our_o life_n 6._o our_o wisdom_n and_o blessedness_n if_o we_o keep_v it_o 2._o no_o word_n can_v bind_v and_o stay_v the_o conscience_n
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use_n of_o thy_o holy_a word_n and_o sacrament_n i_o humble_o thank_v thou_o as_o for_o all_o other_o thy_o favour_n so_o for_o this_o present_a comfort_n which_o i_o have_v now_o receive_v lord_n accept_v this_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n through_o jesus_n christ_n who_o oblation_n of_o himself_o once_o offer_v for_o a_o full_a and_o perfect_a price_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o satisfaction_n for_o all_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v hereby_o according_a to_o his_o own_o ordinance_n remember_v lord_n perfect_a the_o work_n which_o thou_o have_v begin_v in_o i_o make_v good_a thy_o own_o institution_n unto_o my_o soul_n seal_v i_o up_o unto_o the_o day_n of_o redemption_n work_v in_o i_o a_o full_a assurance_n of_o my_o sin_n remission_n and_o my_o reconciliation_n to_o thou_o by_o the_o death_n and_o merit_n of_o thy_o holy_a son_n jesus_n give_v i_o a_o lively_a sense_n of_o my_o union_n with_o he_o and_o his_o live_n in_o i_o so_o guide_v i_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n that_o his_o life_n may_v appear_v in_o all_o my_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n that_o i_o may_v henceforth_o live_v no_o more_o to_o sin_n but_o be_v free_v from_o the_o power_n and_o law_n thereof_o may_v have_v my_o fruit_n unto_o holiness_n and_o eternal_a life_n lord_n make_v i_o every_o day_n more_o and_o more_o able_a to_o do_v thy_o will_n and_o to_o abandon_v my_o own_o corrupt_a desire_n let_v i_o now_o feel_v in_o my_o soul_n &_o conscience_n the_o real_a benefit_n of_o thy_o word_n and_o sacrament_n which_o thou_o have_v promise_v to_o all_o those_o that_o true_o seek_v thou_o give_v i_o that_o long_a desire_n of_o right_a cousnesse_n which_o be_v by_o thy_o grace_n secure_v from_o despair_n and_o preserve_v from_o vain_a glory_n and_o presumption_n satisfy_v i_o with_o that_o measure_n of_o grace_n which_o thy_o wisdom_n know_v sufficient_a for_o i_o lord_n make_v i_o know_v assure_o that_o i_o have_v not_o now_o receive_v this_o holy_a sacrament_n in_o vain_a nourish_v i_o hereby_o to_o eternal_a life_n give_v i_o a_o great_a strength_n to_o walk_v righteous_o before_o thou_o with_o sound_a faith_n cheerfulness_n of_o mind_n firm_a and_o comfortable_a peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o that_o joy_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o may_v ascertain_v i_o that_o thy_o kingdom_n be_v establish_v in_o i_o give_v i_o a_o zealous_a love_n of_o thy_o glory_n ready_a obedience_n to_o thy_o law_n fear_v to_o displease_v thou_o innocency_n of_o life_n and_o that_o holy_a charity_n towards_o all_o man_n which_o may_v give_v i_o boldness_n in_o the_o great_a and_o terrible_a day_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n order_n thou_o my_o conversation_n so_o that_o it_o may_v be_v unblamable_a towards_o all_o man_n and_o holy_a before_o thou_o to_o thy_o glory_n and_o the_o good_a example_n of_o those_o with_o who_o i_o live_v assist_v i_o with_o such_o a_o measure_n of_o thy_o sanctify_a spirit_n that_o i_o may_v indeed_o perform_v all_o those_o vow_n which_o i_o have_v make_v before_o thou_o that_o every_o day_n of_o my_o life_n may_v be_v to_o i_o as_o this_o sabbath_n a_o holy_a rest_n from_o sin_n lord_n who_o powerful_o command_v all_o thy_o creature_n prevent_v the_o mischievous_a subtlety_n of_o the_o tempter_n let_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n keep_v i_o body_n and_o soul_n give_v i_o a_o holy_a contempt_n of_o this_o present_a world_n and_o affection_n set_v on_o high_a where_o my_o bless_a saviour_n sit_v at_o thy_o right_a hand_n who_o shall_v in_o the_o appoint_a time_n appear_v in_o judgement_n and_o gather_v his_o elect_a unto_o he_o these_o thing_n and_o whatsoever_o else_o thou_o know_v needful_a for_o i_o or_o any_o part_n of_o thy_o whole_a church_n militant_a i_o beg_v at_o thy_o gracious_a hand_n who_o have_v command_v we_o to_o ask_v and_o
promise_v to_o give_v lord_n give_v therefore_o a_o gracious_a answer_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o o_o father_n of_o mercy_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o comforter_n be_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n to_o all_o eternity_n amen_o another_o private_a prayer_n immediate_o after_o receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n lord_n make_v we_o thankful_a for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n especial_o for_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o son_n our_o ever_o bless_a redeemer_n and_o for_o these_o seal_n of_o our_o salvation_n now_o receive_v holy_a jesus_n who_o even_o now_o from_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n hear_v and_o behold_v what_o we_o have_v do_v according_a to_o thy_o own_o institution_n in_o remembrance_n of_o thy_o death_n and_o passion_n forgive_v we_o all_o our_o fail_n and_o imperfection_n accept_v our_o will_n to_o obey_v thou_o more_o perfect_o and_o as_o thyself_o give_v the_o sign_n so_o give_v thou_o who_o only_a can_v the_o powerful_a effect_n thereof_o that_o every_o one_o of_o we_o may_v evident_o feel_v the_o vigour_n and_o strength_n of_o this_o spiritual_a refection_n in_o our_o soul_n and_o conscience_n more_o and_o more_o to_o a_o full_a assurance_n of_o our_o interest_n in_o thou_o peace_n of_o conscience_n through_o thou_o sanctify_a will_n and_o affection_n by_o thou_o and_o that_o candour_n of_o manner_n holiness_n of_o word_n and_o action_n which_o may_v clear_o shine_v in_o our_o conversation_n before_o all_o man_n to_o thy_o glory_n and_o our_o comfort_n in_o life_n and_o death_n lord_n hear_v and_o help_v we_o lord_n incline_v thy_o merciful_a ear_n unto_o we_o and_o do_v it_o for_o his_o merit_n who_o now_o intercede_v for_o we_o thy_o son_n our_o holy_a saviour_n jesus_n christ._n amen_o chap._n xv._n §_o 1._o of_o the_o sabbath_n the_o name_n institution_n thing_n considerable_a for_o the_o sanctification_n the_o beginning_n and_o end_v reason_n of_o god_n institution_n thereof_o §_o 2._o of_o the_o change_n to_o the_o lord_n day_n now_o to_o be_v observe_v of_o christian_n §_o 3._o how_o we_o must_v now_o sanctify_v it_o 1_o i._n sabbath_n signify_v etc._n a_o rest_n from_o motion_n or_o work_n hence_o this_o day_n set_v a_o part_n for_o holy_a convention_n and_o the_o public_a service_n of_o god_n be_v call_v a_o sabbath_n thereto_o sanctify_v and_o hallow_v by_o god_n appointment_n for_o every_o rest_n or_o cessation_n from_o work_n be_v not_o the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o lord_n 23._o 2._o the_o lord_n have_v perfect_v the_o work_n of_o creation_n rest_v on_o the_o seven_o day_n that_o be_v 3._o cease_v from_o creation_n bless_v it_o &_o sanctify_a or_o appoint_v it_o to_o be_v keep_v holy_a by_o man_n as_o be_v repeat_v and_o interpret_v in_o the_o moral_a law_n give_v by_o the_o ministry_n of_o moses_n 20._o 3._o in_o this_o precept_n be_v considerable_a those_o thing_n which_o be_v 1._o moral_a and_o natural_a 2._o positive_a and_o ceremonial_a 1._o the_o moral_a part_n be_v that_o a_o seven_o day_n be_v set_v apart_o and_o keep_v holy_a for_o divine_a worship_n and_o rest_n from_o servile_a work_n and_o this_o as_o all_o moral_a precept_n have_v their_o ground_n in_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n concern_v and_o bind_v all_o man_n in_o all_o age_n who_o reason_n tell_v they_o that_o there_o must_v be_v a_o time_n for_o the_o public_a service_n of_o god_n 2._o the_o positive_a and_o ceremonial_a part_n be_v that_o which_o bind_v all_o man_n to_o the_o observation_n of_o the_o seven_o day_n from_o the_o creation_n 18._o until_o it_o be_v change_v as_o all_o the_o leviticall_a ceremonies●_n for_o a_o seven_o day_n to_o begin_v from_o christ_n resurrection_n from_o the_o dead_a and_o also_o that_o which_o bind_v the_o jew_n to_o the_o observation_n of_o certain_a ceremonial_a rest_n and_o solemnity_n thereon_o until_o the_o substance_n of_o those_o shadow_n be_v come_v so_o we_o read_v of_o their_o several_a sabbath_n 〈◊〉_d as_o first_o their_o great_a sabbath_n which_o be_v that_o on_o which_o concur_v a_o double_a solemnity_n 6._o as_o the_o last_o day_n of_o the_o pasover_n and_o the_o seven_o day_n sabbath_n second_o their_o holiday_n montan._n or_o solemn_a feast_n day_n wherein_o they_o be_v to_o feast_v and_o rejoice_v before_o the_o lord_n see_v levit_fw-la 23_o 24._o etc._n etc._n deut._n 16._o 14._o and_o these_o be_v also_o to_o they_o sabbath_n lam_n 1._o 7._o the_o adversary_n see_v she_o and_o do_v mock_v at_o her_o sabbath_n three_o their_o sabbath_n of_o the_o earth_n every_o seven_o year_n to_o rest_n exod_n 23._o 11._o levit_fw-la 25._o 4._o numb_a 28._o 10._o four_o sabbath_n of_o year_n seven_o time_n seven_o year_n 49._o after_o which_o the_o trumpet_n be_v to_o ●ound_v the_o jubilee_n levit_fw-la 25._o 8_o 9_o fit_o their_o sabbath_n of_o week_n see_v levit._n 23._o 15_o 16._o deu●_n 16._o 9_o 10._o these_o be_v ceremonial_a appertain_v to_o the_o levity_n all_o law_n and_o therefore_o determine_v and_o end_v with_o the_o rest_n of_o those_o ceremony_n so_o paul_n arrange_v they_o and_o will_v have_v no_o man_n judge_v christian_n in_o respect_n of_o any_o such_o sabbath_n colos_n 2._o 16._o yea_o he_o count_v it_o return_v to_o weak_a and_o beggarly_a element_n to_o observe_v day_n etc._n etc._n galat._n 4._o 10._o 4._o the_o seven_o day_n sabbath_n begin_v at_o evening_n and_o so_o end_v the_o next_o day_n evening_n according_a to_o the_o beginning_n and_o end_v of_o natural_a day_n from_o the_o creation_n as_o it_o be_v say_v the_o evening_n &_o the_o morning_n make_v the_o first_o day_n from_o even_o unto_o even_o shall_v you_o celebrate_v your_o sabbath_n but_o our_o lord_n day_n begin_v in_o the_o morning_n from_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n on_o the_o morning_n of_o the_o three_o day_n 1._o and_o that_o be_v not_o without_o a_o mystery_n that_o the_o legal_a sabbath_n begin_v with_o darkness_n ●2_n and_o the_o evangelicall_n begin_v with_o light_n 5._o god_n appoint_v the_o observation_n of_o the_o sabbath_n for_o many_o reason_n 1._o that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o day_n for_o god_n public_a service_n as_o it_o be_v and_o be_v observe_v that_o man_n may_v come_v together_o to_o hear_v the_o law_n pray_v receive_v the_o holy_a sacrament_n etc._n etc._n luk_n 4._o 16._o act_n 20._o 7._o 1._o cor_n 16._o 2._o 2._o to_o keep_v in_o memory_n the_o work_n of_o creation_n exod_n 20._o 10_o 11._o 3._o in_o the_o give_n of_o the_o law_n be_v add_v that_o which_o concern_v israel_n deliverance_n from_o their_o egyptian_a servitude_n a_o type_n of_o our_o freedom_n from_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n remember_v that_o thou_o be_v a_o servant_n in_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n therefore_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n command_v thou_o to_o keep_v this_o sabbath_n day_n 15._o 4._o that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o sign_n between_o god_n and_o his_o people_n that_o they_o may_v know_v that_o he_o be_v the_o lord_n that_o sanctify_v they_o and_o a_o sign_n of_o the_o eternal_a rest_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v 13._o as_o it_o be_v say_v 9_o there_o remain_v therefore_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o sabbath_n keep_v to_o the_o people_n of_o god_n 5._o to_o move_v master_n to_o be_v just_a and_o equal_a to_o their_o servant_n and_o beast_n in_o remembrance_n of_o their_o own_o condition_n on_o the_o seven_o day_n thou_o shall_v rest_v that_o thy_o ox_n and_o thy_o ass_n may_v rest_v and_o the_o son_n of_o thy_o handmaid_n and_o the_o stranger_n may_v be_v refresh_v exod_a 23._o 12._o that_o thy_o manservant_n and_o thy_o maid-servant_n may_v rest_v as_o well_o as_o thou_o 15._o and_o remember_v that_o thou_o be_v a_o servant_n in_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n etc._n etc._n 6._o that_o god_n and_o his_o law_n may_v be_v remember_v that_o in_o case_n any_o forgetfulness_n of_o he_o shall_v fall_v on_o man_n most_o apt_a to_o forget_v god_n the_o very_a solemnity_n of_o the_o day_n may_v remember_v he_o 6._o sanctification_n of_o the_o sabbath_n on_o god_n part_n be_v his_o appointment_n to_o keep_v it_o holy_a on_o man_n the_o set_v it_o apart_o from_o common_a use_n and_o ordinary_a work_n to_o spend_v it_o in_o holy_a exercise_n according_a to_o god_n commandment_n profanation_n of_o the_o sabbath_n be_v and_o be_v by_o do_v those_o work_n which_o god_n prohibit_v to_o be_v do_v on_o that_o day_n as_o servile_a work_n or_o on_o any_o day_n as_o sin_n or_o any_o thing_n hinder_v his_o workship_n on_o that_o day_n to_o be_v perform_v as_o humane_a servile_a or_o ordinary_a work_n of_o ourcalling_n all_o work_n be_v not_o prohibit_v on_o the_o sabbath_n the_o priest_n by_o the_o law_n do_v sacrifice_v thereon_o this_o as_o other_o like_a be_v divine_a or_o such_o as_o appertain_v to_o the_o
to_o know_v thou_o who_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o life_n of_o holiness_n that_o we_o may_v be_v like_o thou_o who_o be_v be_v a_o independent_a selfe-happinesse_n and_o immortality_n that_o we_o may_v in_o thy_o presence_n enjoy_v thy_o favour_n eternal_o for_o thy_o gracious_a providence_n which_o in_o thy_o rest_n from_o creation_n be_v ever_o active_a in_o our_o preservation_n for_o that_o as_o it_o be_v thy_o pleasure_n to_o form_v all_o creature_n on_o earth_n in_o the_o air_n and_o those_o unseen_a path_n of_o the_o deep_n for_o our_o sake_n so_o by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o same_o word_n which_o at_o first_o say_v let_v they_o be_v make_v and_o they_o be_v so_o thou_o still_o preserve_v they_o in_o their_o several_a kind_n for_o our_o use_n relief_n and_o comfort_n nor_o be_v thy_o goodness_n less_o considerable_a in_o those_o remote_a light_n of_o heaven_n the_o great_a and_o the_o less_o which_o thou_o have_v make_v to_o distinguish_v and_o measure_v time_n and_o season_n to_o rule_v the_o day_n and_o comfort_v the_o unked_a shade_n of_o night_n o_o lord_n the_o heaven_n declare_v thy_o glory_n and_o the_o firmament_n show_v thy_o handy_a work_n in_o wisdom_n and_o great_a power_n have_v thou_o create_v all_o thing_n the_o unseen_a multitude_n of_o those_o glorious_a angel_n which_o thou_o have_v make_v minister_a spirit_n and_o send_v they_o out_o to_o pith_n th●ir_a tent_n about_o we_o night_n and_o day_n for_o out_o defence_n and_o preservation_n be_v the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n they_o and_o we_o live_v move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v in_o thou_o who_o be_v the_o incomprehensible_a be_v of_o being_n above_o all_o thy_o work_n be_v thy_o mercy_n and_o above_o all_o instance_n thereof_o be_v that_o for_o which_o we_o be_v this_o day_n to_o praise_n and_o glorify_v thy_o holy_a name_n the_o accomplishment_n of_o the_o great_a work_n our_o redemption_n by_o the_o resurrection_n of_o thy_o son_n jesus_n from_o the_o dead_a our_o creation_n have_v not_o profit_v we_o if_o our_o redemption_n have_v not_o repair_v we_o when_o we_o be_v fall_v in_o our_o creation_n thou_o give_v we_o ourselves_o and_o being_n but_o in_o our_o redemption_n thou_o not_o only_o restore_v we_o to_o ourselves_o but_o give_v we_o thyself_o in_o christ_n the_o some_o of_o thy_o eternal_a love_n lord_n what_o be_v man_n that_o thou_o so_o regard_v he_o or_o the_o son_n of_o man_n that_o thou_o so_o visite_a he_o who_o be_v able_a to_o declare_v thy_o goodness_n and_o to_o set_v forth_o that_o praise_n which_o be_v worthy_a of_o thou_o thou_o have_v also_o make_v the_o sabbath_n for_o man_n for_o who_o thou_o make_v this_o universe_n thou_o have_v sanctify_v it_o and_o give_v it_o to_o be_v a_o time_n of_o rest_n and_o a_o sign_n between_o thou_o and_o we_o 13._o that_o we_o may_v know_v that_o thou_o be_v he_o who_o sanctify_v we_o that_o we_o may_v herein_o meet_v together_o in_o thy_o public_a worship_n to_o learn_v thy_o holy_a will_n for_o our_o salvation_n to_o present_v our_o supplication_n &_o several_a necessity_n before_o thy_o throne_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n ●●ffer_v up_o the_o incense_n of_o our_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n that_o we_o may_v rest_v from_o sin_n and_o our_o daily_a labour_n and_o be_v disburden_v of_o all_o the_o care_n and_o distraction_n of_o this_o world_n may_v approach_v near_o unto_o thy_o sacred_a majesty_n with_o pure_a heart_n and_o hand_n but_o o_o lord_n our_o god_n who_o among_o the_o corrupt_a son_n of_o man_n be_v worthy_a to_o appear_v in_o thy_o holy_a presence_n who_o be_v the_o searcher_n of_o heart_n and_o a_o god_n of_o pure_a eye_n o_o lord_n we_o humble_o acknowledge_v our_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n beseech_v thou_o for_o thy_o son_n christ_n jesus_n sake_n to_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o thorough_o to_o purge_v we_o from_o the_o old_a levin_z of_o our_o iniquity_n give_v we_o such_o a_o measure_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o sanctifi_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v rest_v assure_v of_o our_o call_n and_o election_n to_o eternal_a life_n repair_v thy_o decay_a image_n in_o we_o every_o day_n more_o and_o more_o enable_v we_o to_o serve_v thou_o in_o true_a holiness_n mortify_v and_o subdue_a all_o our_o carnal_a affection_n which_o resist_v the_o motion_n of_o thy_o good_a spirit_n in_o we_o make_v we_o comfortable_o sensible_a of_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n in_o we_o quicken_a we_o to_o newness_n of_o life_n in_o a_o perfect_a and_o entire_a obedience_n to_o all_o thy_o holy_a commandment_n that_o in_o assurance_n of_o our_o sin_n remission_n in_o christ_n our_o peace_n we_o may_v enjoy_v a_o comfortable_a rest_n in_o true_a peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o our_o reconciliation_n to_o thou_o by_o a_o justify_v faith_n in_o he_o to_o this_o end_n we_o humble_o pray_v thou_o to_o bless_v thy_o own_o ordinance_n to_o we_o this_o day_n lord_n give_v thy_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n and_o pprophecy_n unto_o thy_o messenger_n therein_o appoint_v to_o entreat_v a_o blessing_n for_o we_o and_o to_o declare_v thy_o will_n unto_o we_o distil_v the_o dew_n of_o heaven_n into_o their_o heart_n and_o tongue_n that_o they_o may_v minister_v faithful_a direction_n for_o the_o recall_v those_o that_o err_v confirmation_n of_o those_o that_o stand_v and_o sound_a comfort_n to_o the_o afflict_a conscience_n of_o those_o that_o mourn_n in_o zion_n lord_n who_o bountiful_o find_v seed_v to_o thy_o sower_n grant_v that_o they_o may_v find_v the_o heart_n and_o affection_n of_o thy_o people_n not_o stony_a or_o thorny_a but_o fruitful_a ground_n be_v thou_o present_a with_o we_o by_o thy_o sanctify_a spirit_n this_o day_n that_o thy_o sabbath_n may_v be_v our_o delight_n and_o thy_o word_n our_o soul_n food_n comfort_n and_o refresh_n that_o this_o and_o all_o our_o day_n we_o may_v walk_v worthy_a of_o our_o high_a call_n in_o christ_n and_o have_v our_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n where_o he_o sit_v at_o thy_o right_a hand_n that_o this_o sabbath_n as_o it_o be_v a_o representation_n of_o that_o which_o shall_v be_v a_o eternal_a rest_n from_o all_o our_o sorrow_n care_n and_o labour_n may_v also_o be_v a_o mean_n to_o direct_v and_o bring_v we_o to_o the_o same_o even_o to_o the_o end_n of_o our_o hope_n the_o salvation_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n the_o fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o eternity_n of_o true_a happiness_n in_o thy_o presence_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o thy_o son_n our_o lord_n &_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o o_o father_n of_o mercy_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o comforter_n of_o the_o elect_a be_v ascribe_v all_o honour_n praise_n dominion_n and_o glory_n this_o day_n and_o evermore_o amen_o to_o the_o ordinary_a evening_n prayer_n may_v be_v add_v this_o private_a prayer_n for_o the_o sabbath_n o_o lord_n god_n of_o mercy_n and_o compassion_n we_o render_v all_o humble_a &_o hearty_a thanks_n to_o thy_o gracious_a majesty_n for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n and_o favour_n as_o in_o our_o whole_a life_n so_o special_o this_o day_n bestow_v upon_o we_o for_o our_o peace_n health_n and_o opportunity_n to_o serve_v thou_o that_o in_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n spare_v we_o thou_o have_v not_o according_a to_o our_o deserve_n by_o our_o neglect_n of_o thy_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o sundry_a profanation_n of_o thy_o sabbath_n make_v this_o day_n unto_o we_o as_o unto_o many_o other_o a_o day_n of_o dread_n and_o terror_n of_o trouble_n and_o flight_n but_o a_o day_n of_o comfort_n a_o holy_a rest_n and_o refresh_v to_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n in_o a_o peaceable_a and_o plentiful_a use_n of_o thy_o holy_a word_n and_o ordinance_n o_o good_a lord_n continue_v thy_o goodness_n to_o we_o herein_o give_v we_o true_a repentance_n and_o reformation_n of_o all_o our_o life_n forgive_v we_o our_o many_o sin_n and_o sundry_a ●ailings_n in_o our_o duty_n so_o sanctify_v our_o memory_n that_o we_o may_v receive_v and_o our_o affection_n that_o we_o may_v ready_o obey_v thou_o according_a to_o thy_o holy_a will_n now_o declare_v in_o those_o portion_n of_o thy_o holy_a word_n which_o have_v this_o day_n be_v open_v unto_o we_o lord_n who_o only_o give_v the_o increase_n to_o the_o plant_n and_o water_v of_o those_o who_o faithful_o labour_v in_o thy_o vineyard_n bless_v that_o which_o we_o have_v hear_v so_o that_o we_o may_v walk_v in_o the_o strength_n thereof_o and_o give_v we_o a_o settle_a resolution_n to_o obey_v the_o same_o to_o submit_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o thy_o will_n and_o word_n to_o have_v our_o conversation_n so_o order_v thereby_o that_o sin_n may_v die_v in_o we_o and_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n show_v itself_o in_o a_o holy_a and_o sincere_a obedience_n of_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o iction_n until_o we_o come_v
first_o adam_n that_o native_a inclination_n to_o sin_n which_o continual_o carry_v we_o away_o captive_a to_o the_o law_n thereof_o to_o that_o evil_a which_o we_o will_v not_o do_v which_o we_o loathe_v abhor_v and_o in_o bitterness_n of_o soul_n repent_v we_o of_o lord_n create_v clean_a heart_n in_o we_o renew_v right_a spirit_n enlighten_v our_o understanding_n with_o a_o sound_a knowledge_n of_o all_o the_o mystery_n of_o eternal_a life_n and_o salvation_n sanctify_v our_o will_n and_o affection_n and_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o gracious_a promise_n put_v thy_o law_n in_o our_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o may_v know_v thou_o from_o the_o least_o to_o the_o great_a forgive_v our_o iniquity_n and_o remember_v our_o sin_n no_o more_o o_o lord_n who_o do_v by_o thy_o word_n so_o heal_v the_o fountain_n so_o that_o death_n and_o barrenness_n be_v no_o more_o therein_o heal_v we_o humble_o entreat_v thou_o the_o wretched_a corruption_n of_o our_o heart_n cleanse_v and_o sanctify_v all_o the_o thought_n thereof_o by_o the_o sweet_a and_o bless_a influence_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n so_o guide_v govern_v and_o direct_v we_o in_o the_o way_n which_o thou_o will_v have_v we_o walk_v in_o as_o that_o we_o may_v in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n be_v acceptable_a to_o thou_o mortify_v and_o subdue_v all_o our_o evil_a desire_n and_o thought_n subject_n they_o all_o to_o thy_o holy_a will_n and_o pleasure_n that_o we_o may_v constant_o resist_v all_o temptation_n to_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n keep_v we_o and_o counsel_v we_o in_o all_o our_o affair_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a that_o we_o may_v be_v fill_v with_o the_o holy_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o sanctification_n appear_v in_o new_a and_o hollow_a thought_n of_o word_n and_o action_n to_o thy_o glory_n and_o our_o further_a assurance_n before_o thou_o so_o that_o in_o our_o body_n and_o in_o our_o spirit_n we_o may_v be_v keep_v blameless_a in_o this_o sinful_a and_o miserable_a world_n unto_o the_o appear_a of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n to_o he_o with_o thou_o o_o father_n of_o mercy_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o comforter_n of_o the_o elect_n be_v ●rendred_v all_o hon●r_n and_o glory_n in_o heaven_n and_o in_o earth_n from_o this_o time_n forth_o and_o to_o all_o eternity_n amen_n chap._n xxi_o concern_v the_o guidance_n of_o the_o tongue_n §_o 1._o of_o the_o excellent_a use_n all_o use_n and_o evil_n of_o the_o tongue_n conclude_v the_o necessity_n of_o a_o right_a guidance_n thereof_o §_o 2._o motive_n thereto_o §_o 3._o rule_n by_o which_o it_o may_v be_v do_v 1._o the_o use_n of_o the_o tongue_n and_o speak_v i._o be_v a_o singular_a gift_n of_o god_n to_o man_n who_o he_o furnish_v herewith_o that_o he_o may_v communicate_v that_o inward_a and_o secret_a light_n of_o reason_n which_o he_o create_v in_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o divine_a motion_n which_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n he_o infuse_v into_o the_o same_o speech_n as_o reason_n be_v peculiar_a to_o man_n of_o all_o earthly_a creature_n it_o be_v the_o etc._n soul_n image_n and_o 5._o interpreter_n neither_o can_v one_o soul_n shut_v up_o within_o the_o house_n of_o clay_n other_o way_n convey_v its_o notion_n into_o another_o soul_n or_o interchange_v thought_n with_o another_o hereby_o we_o declare_v the_o counsel_n of_o god_n for_o our_o salvation_n in_o christ_n hereby_o we_o bless_v god_n comfort_n and_o edify_v one_o another_o hereby_o we_o instruct_v direct_v ask_v and_o give_v counsel_n it_o be_v too_o long_o to_o reckon_v all_o 2._o as_o satan_n have_v be_v malicious_a to_o poison_v the_o fountain_n of_o word_n and_o action_n the_o heart_n so_o have_v he_o to_o corrupt_v the_o speech_n pervert_v that_o to_o god_n dishonour_n overthrow_n of_o religion_n and_o sanctity_n and_o embitter_v of_o humane_a society_n by_o that_o which_o god_n ordain_v for_o the_o advancement_n of_o that_o and_o comfort_n of_o this_o god_n appoint_v the_o tongue_n for_o a_o main_a agent_n for_o his_o kingdom_n but_o the_o enemy_n usurp_v it_o for_o the_o build_n up_o of_o he_o nor_o be_v there_o any_o faculty_n of_o man_n spiritual_a or_o corporeal_a by_o which_o he_o more_o effect_v it_o there_o be_v no_o sin_n which_o he_o promote_v not_o hereby_o the_o evil_a tongue_n be_v lust_n bawd_n heresy_n disperse_a 〈◊〉_d factor_n imposture_n agent_n sin_n solicitor_n general_a ready_a to_o advance_v 33._o any_o mischief_n be_v thou_o angry_a thy_o tongue_n ibid._n run_v to_o 3._o usher_v in_o murder_n calumny_n slander_n profanation_n what_o mischief_n can_v we_o think_v of_o turp●●oquie_n perjury_n blasphemy_n lie_v any_o sin_n wherein_o the_o tongue_n be_v not_o a_o ready_a advocate_n and_o procurer_n 3._o the_o holy_a ghost_n intimat●th_v the_o variable_a mischief_n of_o the_o tongue_n under_o the_o several_a character_n wherewith_o he_o brand_v the_o 28._o flatter_a tongue_n the_o 1●_n deceitful_a the_o 38._o double_a the_o 8._o censure_a vex_a 3._o bitter_a 2._o backbiting_a rail_a slander_a lie_a 31._o perverse_a 16._o rage_a etc._n scandalous_a busy_a obscene_a and_o profane_a tongue_n these_o be_v the_o devil_n organ_n lust_n bellows_o adultery_n broker_n the_o troublesome_a mischief_n of_o humane_a society_n go_v through_o the_o world_n meddle_v with_o and_o censure_v every_o man_n this_o be_v the_o epidemic_a evil_n so_o bitter_a as_o that_o none_o can_v well_o avoid_v it_o nor_o patient_o endure_v it_o it_o be_v a_o fire_n a_o world_n of_o iniquity_n it_o defile_v the_o whole_a body_n and_o set_v on_o fire_n the_o whole_a course_n of_o nature_n be_v itself_o set_v on_o fi●e_n of_o hell_n it_o be_v a_o little_a but_o unruly_a untamed_a member_n full_a of_o deadly_a poison_n 4._o these_o be_v the_o disease_n of_o the_o sinne-infected_n tongue_n follow_v with_o many_o severe_a judgement_n the_o necessity_n of_o a_o better_a and_o more_o holy_a guidance_n thereof_o appear_v which_o be_v neglect_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o that_o evil_a which_o these_o worst_a time_n complain_v of_o what_o mischief_n be_v do_v which_o be_v not_o begin_v and_o foment_v by_o the_o evil_a tongue_n as_o it_o be_v write_v 6._o his_o heart_n gather_v iniquity_n to_o itself_o when_o he_o go_v abroad_o he_o tell_v it_o so_o one_o 5._o encourage_v another_o or_o tempt_v to_o a_o mischievous_a consent_n in_o that_o which_o be_v dishonour_n to_o god_n disadvantage_n to_o humane_a society_n and_o destruction_n to_o themselves_o that_o therefore_o every_o one_o may_v address_v himself_o to_o some_o mean_n of_o a_o through_o reformation_n herein_o ii_o it_o be_v behooveful_a that_o we_o serious_o weigh_v these_o ensue_a motive_n to_o a_o matter_n of_o r●high_a conc●●●ment_n 1._o 23._o who_o so_o keep_v his_o mouth_n and_o his_o tongue_n keep_v his_o soul_n from_o trouble_n the_o inconsiderate_a man_n be_v 2._o snare_v and_o take_v with_o the_o word_n of_o his_o own_o mouth_n he_o that_o 13._o love_v life_n and_o will_v see_v good_a day_n let_v he_o refrain_v his_o tongue_n from_o evil_n and_o his_o lip_n that_o they_o speak_v no_o guile_n 18._o many_o say_v the_o wise_a man_n have_v fall_v by_o the_o edge_n of_o the_o sword_n but_o not_o so_o many_o as_o have_v fall_v by_o the_o tongue_n how_o happy_a have_v it_o be_v for_o many_o a_o man_n to_o have_v be_v dumb_a some_o think_v it_o a_o glorious_a liberty_n to_o speak_v what_o they_o list_v to_o exercise_v their_o 18._o dogged_a eloquence_n bark_v at_o all_o that_o pass_v by_o they_o snap_v at_o every_o thing_n but_o so_o shall_v they_o make_v 8._o their_o own_o tongue_n to_o fall_v upon_o themselves_o therefore_o the_o wise_a man_n say_v 27._o who_o shall_v set_v a_o watch_n before_o my_o mouth_n and_o a_o seal_n of_o wisdom_n upon_o my_o lip_n that_o i_o fall_v not_o sudden_o by_o they_o and_o that_o my_o tongue_n destroy_v i_o not_o for_o 12._o the_o lip_n of_o a_o fool_n will_v swallow_v up_o himself_o 21._o death_n and_o life_n be_v in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o tongue_n for_o say_v our_o saviour_n 37._o by_o thy_o word_n thou_o shall_v be_v justify_v and_o by_o thy_o word_n thou_o shall_v be_v condemn_v 2._o if_o a_o man_n 2._o offend_v not_o in_o word_n the_o same_o be_v a_o perfect_a man_n and_o able_a to_o bridle_v the_o whole_a body_n but_o if_o any_o among_o you_o 26._o seem_v to_o be_v religious_a and_o bridle_v not_o his_o tongue_n but_o deceive_v his_o own_o heart_n this_o man_n religion_n be_v vain_a 3._o man_n shall_v give_v a_o 36._o account_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n of_o every_o idle_a word_n how_o much_o more_o of_o malicious_a and_o impious_a word_n there_o be_v not_o a_o word_n in_o thy_o tongue_n but_o god_n hear_v it_o therefore_o for_o the_o better_a guidance_n of_o thy_o tongue_n observe_v these_o and_o
that_o we_o may_v know_v he_o and_o feel_v in_o our_o soul_n and_o conscience_n the_o comfortable_a power_n of_o his_o resurrection_n and_o the_o fellowship_n of_o his_o suffering_n be_v make_v conformable_a unto_o his_o death_n in_o the_o mortification_n of_o all_o those_o corrupt_a and_o sinful_a affection_n which_o continual_o resist_v the_o work_n of_o thy_o regenerate_a spirit_n in_o we_o o_o lord_n our_o god_n be_v deep_o sensible_a of_o our_o own_o disability_n to_o save_v or_o help_v ourselves_o we_o ●ast_v all_o our_o care_n and_o confidence_n of_o present_a protection_n preservation_n and_o future_a salvation_n on_o the_o merit_n of_o thy_o son_n christ_n jesus_n in_o assurance_n that_o thou_o be_v faithful_a who_o have_v promise_v as_o by_o he_o to_o save_v we_o so_o through_o he_o to_o hear_v and_o help_v we_o in_o all_o our_o want_n and_o distress_n o_o lord_n god_n of_o truth_n and_o mercy_n who_o have_v command_v we_o to_o ask_v and_o promise_v to_o grant_v accept_v our_o obedience_n and_o confidence_n in_o ask_v and_o according_a to_o thy_o truth_n grant_v our_o request_n in_o forgive_a all_o our_o sin_n and_o give_v we_o all_o those_o blessing_n which_o thou_o know_v needful_a for_o we_o that_o we_o may_v serve_v thou_o cheerful_o sanctify_v our_o body_n and_o soul_n to_o thy_o service_n that_o in_o they_o both_o we_o may_v cleave_v to_o thou_o please_v thou_o and_o rest_v assure_v by_o the_o testimony_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o the_o powerful_a work_n thereof_o in_o we_o that_o thou_o have_v sanctify_v call_v and_o elect_v we_o to_o life_n everlasting_a lord_n give_v we_o experience_n of_o thy_o truth_n which_o never_o fail_v give_v we_o lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n to_o apprehend_v christ_n jesus_n and_o all_o his_o merit_n give_v we_o perseverance_n therein_o that_o no_o trial_n of_o life_n or_o death_n may_v ever_o separate_v we_o from_o thy_o love_n nor_o any_o power_n of_o hell_n be_v able_a to_o overthrow_v our_o confidence_n therein_o and_o now_o o_o lord_n our_o god_n who_o make_v the_o out-going_n of_o the_o morning_n and_o evening_n to_o praise_v thou_o we_o humble_o thank_v thou_o as_o for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n and_o favour_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a continual_o pour_v out_o upon_o we_o in_o our_o election_n creation_n redemption_n call_v from_o the_o kingdom_n of_o darkness_n our_o sanctification_n &_o preservation_n from_o daily_o imminent_a danger_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n our_o liberty_n peace_n health_n and_o all_o those_o temporal_a necessary_n for_o the_o comfort_n &_o sustenance_n of_o we_o and_o we_o which_o thy_o fatherly_a providence_n have_v bestow_v upon_o we_o so_o also_o for_o that_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o to_o preserve_v we_o this_o night_n pass_v from_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n terror_n of_o night_n and_o all_o the_o ovil_n thereof_o lord_n continue_v thy_o mercy_n to_o we_o safe_o bring_v to_o the_o begin_n of_o this_o day_n the_o day_n be_v thou_o the_o night_n also_o be_v thou_o thou_o have_v prepare_v the_o light_n and_o the_o sunn●_n o_o lord_n our_o refuge_n let_v no_o evil_n befall_v we_o this_o day_n let_v not_o any_o plague_n come_v near_o our_o dwell_n give_v thy_o angel_n charge_v over_o we_o to_o keep_v we_o in_o all_o our_o way_n that_o we_o may_v in_o nothing_o displease_v thou_o as_o thou_o have_v put_v away_o the_o late_a darkness_n which_o cover_v the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o water_n by_o the_o comfortable_a appearance_n of_o this_o great_a light_n which_o thou_o make_v to_o govern_v the_o day_n that_o man_n may_v follow_v their_o several_a labour_n therein_o so_o bless_a father_n of_o light_n cause_v the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n christ_n jesus_n to_o arise_v on_o every_o one_o of_o our_o heart_n thence_o to_o chase_v away_o the_o remainder_n of_o ignorance_n darkness_n of_o mind_n and_o unbelief_n to_o open_v our_o eye_n that_o we_o sleep_v not_o in_o death_n to_o enlighten_v we_o with_o a_o sound_a knowledge_n of_o all_o the_o mystery_n of_o eternal_a life_n and_o salvation_n that_o we_o may_v arise_v and_o shake_v off_o the_o dangerous_a security_n in_o sin_n and_o conscionable_o walk_v with_o thou_o who_o have_v call_v we_o to_o thy_o kingdom_n that_o we_o may_v please_v thou_o be_v fruitful_a in_o every_o good_a work_n increase_a in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thou_o strengthen_v to_o all_o patience_n and_o long_a suffering_n with_o joyfulness_n and_o thankfulness_n for_o that_o thou_o have_v make_v we_o partaker_n of_o the_o inheritance_n of_o thy_o saint_n in_o light_n that_o we_o may_v walk_v worthy_a of_o the_o vocation_n wherewith_o we_o be_v call_v with_o all_o holiness_n and_o meekness_n love_n and_o charity_n towards_o all_o man_n endeavour_v to_o keep_v the_o unity_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o b●nd_n of_o peace_n so_o labour_v in_o our_o several_a calling_n as_o be_v ever_o careful_a first_o to_o seek_v thy_o kingdom_n and_o the_o righteousness_n thereof_o in_o assurance_n that_o so_o all_o temporal_a necessary_n shall_v be_v administer_v unto_o we_o in_o all_o our_o endeavour_n expect_v the_o blessing_n from_o thou_o without_o which_o it_o be_v but_o lose_a labour_n to_o rise_v early_o late_o take_v rest_n eat_v the_o bread_n of_o carefulness_n and_o deprive_v our_o soul_n of_o ease_n bless_v all_o the_o creature_n to_o we_o this_o day_n make_v they_o good_a and_o prosperous_a unto_o we_o direct_v we_o so_o in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n that_o we_o may_v glorify_v thou_o preserve_v a_o good_a conscience_n and_o give_v a_o example_n of_o holiness_n to_o those_o with_o who_o we_o converse_v that_o in_o nothing_o the_o truth_n of_o religion_n with_o which_o thou_o have_v bless_v we_o be_v evil_o speak_v of_o through_o our_o fail_n but_o that_o we_o may_v by_o our_o integrity_n stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o all_o adversary_n and_o adorn_v the_o gospel_n by_o walk_v unblamable_o towards_o all_o man_n and_o sincere_o before_o thou_o ever_o remember_v that_o of_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n we_o must_v give_v a_o strict_a &_o inevitable_a account_n at_o the_o dreadful_a day_n of_o judgement_n now_o keep_v from_o the_o knowledge_n of_o all_o man_n that_o they_o may_v every_o day_n live_v as_o if_o it_o be_v their_o last_o keep_v a_o constant_a and_o careful_a watch_n in_o expectation_n of_o that_o hour_n which_o shall_v come_v like_o a_o thief_n in_o the_o night_n wherein_o thou_o will_v assure_o bring_v to_o light_a thing_n hide_v in_o darkness_n and_o make_v the_o counsel_n of_o all_o heart_n manifest_v judge_v every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o work_n neither_o pray_v we_o for_o ourselves_o only_o but_o we_o also_o beseech_v thou_o for_o thy_o whole_a church_n and_o all_o thy_o distress_a servant_n whether_o their_o affliction_n be_v in_o body_n mind_n or_o estate_n comfort_v now_o and_o in_o thy_o good_a time_n enlarge_v all_o prisoner_n and_o captive_n which_o suffer_v for_o or_o with_o the_o testimony_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n lord_n god_n of_o all_o consolation_n assure_v they_o that_o when_o thy_o will_n and_o work_n be_v do_v in_o they_o thou_o will_v show_v thyself_o their_o gracious_a deliverer_n and_o comforter_n last_o we_o pray_v thou_o o_o father_n of_o mercy_n bless_v this_o family_n wherein_o by_o thy_o providence_n we_o be_v bless_v we_o all_o from_o the_o first_o to_o the_o last_o with_o all_o those_o who_o thou_o have_v make_v near_o unto_o we_o prosper_v we_o o_o lord_n and_o our_o endeavour_n upon_o we_o feed_v we_o with_o bread_n of_o our_o stature_n that_o which_o thou_o know_v necessary_a and_o convenient_a for_o we_o give_v we_o a_o faithful_a dependence_n upon_o thy_o fatherly_a hand_n which_o never_o leave_v they_o destitute_a who_o trust_v in_o thou_o give_v we_o a_o prudent_a holy_a and_o thankful_a use_n of_o all_o those_o good_a thing_n which_o thou_o have_v bestow_v upon_o we_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v please_v to_o continue_v thy_o mercy_n and_o providence_n over_o we_o give_v we_o content_v mind_n free_a from_o covetousness_n and_o distract_n care_n in_o assurance_n that_o thou_o will_v never_o forsake_v we_o and_o good_a lord_n as_o thou_o be_v please_v to_o add_v this_o day_n to_o our_o transitory_a life_n so_o add_v that_o grace_n to_o this_o day_n which_o may_v direct_v and_o guide_v every_o one_o of_o we_o in_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n that_o we_o may_v spend_v it_o and_o the_o remainder_n of_o our_o day_n to_o thy_o glory_n and_o the_o comfortable_a assurance_n of_o our_o conscience_n before_o thou_o so_o that_o have_v our_o present_a conversation_n in_o heaven_n and_o walk_v with_o thou_o in_o sincerity_n of_o heart_n when_o these_o fleet_a day_n be_v end_v we_o may_v live_v with_o thou_o in_o thy_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_n a_o short_a evening_n prayer_n o_o
quick_o to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n to_o implore_v mercy_n before_o wrath_n come_v out_o against_o thou_o catch_v hold_v quick_o on_o this_o second_o table_n repentance_n who_o have_v lose_v the_o first_o of_o innocency_n condemn_v thyself_o and_o christ_n will_v justify_v thou_o he_o only_o 7._o expect_v thy_o voice_n when_o thou_o say_v i_o have_v sin_v he_o say_v i_o forgive_v thou_o do_v but_o mark_v how_o quick_o the_o pardon_n follow_v 13._o david_n confession_n no_o soon_o have_v he_o say_v i_o have_v sin_v against_o the_o lord_n but_o the_o lord_n say_v by_o the_o prophet_n the_o lord_n also_o have_v put_v away_o thy_o sin_n peter_n quick_o repent_v and_o as_o quick_o find_v mercy_n 17._o esau_n stay_v too_o long_o and_o so_o find_v no_o place_n for_o repentance_n though_o he_o seek_v it_o careful_o with_o tear_n if_o the_o grando_fw-la fire_v be_v sudden_o cast_v back_o again_o it_o prove_v only_o the_o assailant_n harm_n or_o danher_n such_o shall_v satan_n firework_n prove_v if_o thou_o present_o cast_v out_o his_o tentation_n and_o hearty_o repent_v thou_o where_o any_o of_o his_o dart_n touch_v thou_o 9_o give_v not_o thyself_o over_o to_o pensive_a dedolency_n worldly_a sorrow_n and_o fruitless_a solitariness_n that_o will_v but_o feed_v the_o bitterness_n of_o spirit_n think_v not_o too_o much_o of_o thy_o affliction_n but_o sweeten_v they_o with_o the_o frequent_a remembrance_n of_o god_n mercy_n towards_o thou_o take_v heed_n of_o 10._o worldly_a sorrow_n that_o be_v unto_o death_n cheer_v up_o thyself_o in_o god_n as_o david_n do_v 43._o why_o be_v thou_o so_o sad_a o_o my_o soul_n and_o why_o be_v thou_o so_o disquiet_v within_o i_o trust_v in_o god_n for_o i_o shall_v yet_o praise_v he_o 22._o a_o merry_a heart_n do_v good_a like_o a_o medicine_n but_o a_o break_a spirit_n dry_v the_o bone_n a_o merry_a heart_n 13_o make_v a_o cheerful_a countenance_n but_o by_o the_o sorrow_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o spirit_n be_v break_v 10._o harken_v diligent_o to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n he_o be_v the_o god_n of_o all_o consolation_n and_o the_o word_n be_v 3._o his_o mind_n and_o reveal_v will_n for_o our_o good_a that_o be_v a_o full_a store-house_n there_o be_v no_o affliction_n incident_a to_o man_n which_o may_v not_o there_o find_v a_o proper_a cure_n here_o thou_o shall_v find_v rule_n to_o guide_v thou_o and_o keep_v thou_o from_o sin_n here_o thou_o shall_v find_v the_o sweet_a mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n to_o wash_v away_o the_o guilt_n of_o all_o thy_o transgression_n but_o be_v thou_o not_o only_o a_o hearer_n but_o a_o constant_a doer_n of_o the_o word_n and_o lay_v the_o gracious_a promise_n up_o in_o thy_o heart_n so_o shall_v thou_o in_o due_a season_n feel_v the_o work_n of_o god_n spirit_n distil_v the_o former_a and_o the_o late_a rain_n upon_o the_o seed_n to_o make_v it_o take_v root_n and_o be_v fruitful_a 11._o hereto_o add_v zealous_a and_o frequent_a prayer_n as_o the_o 107_o saint_n have_v 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displeasure_n my_o soul_n be_v sore_o vex_v and_o lord_n how_o long_o have_v mercy_n on_o i_o for_o i_o be_o weak_a lord_n heal_v my_o soul_n and_o deliver_v it_o o_o save_v i_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n i_o be_o weary_a of_o my_o groan_n my_o eye_n be_v consume_v with_o grief_n lord_n hear_v my_o supplication_n receive_v my_o prayer_n i_o be_o sore_o afflict_v lord_n quicken_v i_o according_a to_o thy_o word_n in_o thy_o love_a kindness_n and_o multitude_n of_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n blot_v out_o my_o transgression_n wash_v i_o thorough_o from_o my_o sin_n cleanse_v i_o from_o all_o my_o iniquity_n the_o greatness_n and_o number_n whereof_o be_v such_o as_o that_o i_o be_o ashamed_a and_o afraid_a of_o thy_o bless_a presence_n i_o acknowledge_v myself_o unworthy_a to_o look_v up_o to_o heaven_n to_o appear_v before_o thou_o with_o petition_n for_o mercy_n who_o have_v so_o incessant_o provoke_v thy_o justice_n the_o filthy_a leprosy_n of_o my_o sin_n stop_v i_o own_o mouth_n my_o 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and_o spiritual_a want_n as_o want_v of_o faith_n hope_n assurance_n of_o salvation_n want_v of_o sanctification_n purity_n of_o heart_n the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n and_o hear_v want_v of_o ability_n right_o to_o perform_v other_o holy_a duty_n in_o these_o the_o spirit_n be_v stupefy_v and_o fearful_o darken_v in_o the_o saint_n for_o a_o time_n a_o man_n sometime_o feel_v dulness_n to_o and_o want_v of_o fervency_n in_o prayer_n and_o want_v of_o comfortable_a assurance_n that_o god_n hear_v or_o regard_v it_o because_o he_o do_v not_o present_o answer_v or_o not_o at_o all_o grant_n that_o which_o we_o ask_v sometime_o he_o feel_v a_o deviation_n of_o his_o mind_n and_o discomposure_n of_o thought_n in_o attention_n and_o unbeleef_n in_o hear_v the_o word_n or_o read_v the_o
and_o honour_n and_o undoubted_o it_o do_v so_o much_o please_v god_n etc._n that_o a_o man_n do_v in_o sense_n of_o his_o want_n from_o his_o heart_n and_o before_o all_o thing_n beg_v grace_n and_o sanctity_n of_o he_o that_o he_o will_v not_o deny_v he_o russino_n but_o add_v to_o his_o grant_n more_o than_o we_o be_v able_a to_o ask_v or_o think_v of_o a_o prayer_n for_o comfort_n and_o supply_v in_o case_n of_o spiritual_a want_n o_o lord_n god_n abundant_a in_o mercy_n and_o truth_n who_o delight_v not_o in_o the_o destruction_n of_o wretched_a creature_n nor_o despise_v the_o groan_n of_o a_o trouble_a spirit_n i_o poor_a afflict_a man_n in_o bitterness_n of_o soul_n acknowledge_v my_o vileness_n and_o want_n of_o grace_n the_o corruption_n of_o my_o sinful_a nature_n the_o misery_n which_o i_o have_v procure_v myself_o by_o my_o wilful_a disobedience_n to_o thy_o holy_a law_n and_o my_o impotency_n to_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a i_o be_o as_o that_o wretched_a 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assurance_n of_o thy_o mercy_n strengthen_v my_o faith_n in_o ch●ist_n who_o free_o justify_v sinner_n as_o thou_o have_v in_o thy_o eternal_a love_n give_v he_o to_o death_n for_o my_o redemption_n so_o give_v i_o a_o infallible_a assurance_n that_o he_o be_v my_o jesus_n and_o saviour_n that_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o gracious_a promise_n in_o he_o i_o may_v live_v with_o thou_o bless_a saviour_n who_o send_v the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o comforter_n of_o all_o thy_o elect_a to_o thy_o afflict_a disciple_n to_o strengthen_v they_o send_v he_o to_o my_o more_o feeble_a and_o wretched_a soul_n it_o be_v neither_o of_o he_o that_o will_v nor_o of_o he_o that_o run_v but_o of_o thy_o own_o goodness_n show_v mercy_n thou_o work_v both_o the_o will_n and_o the_o deed_n of_o thy_o good_a pleasure_n be_v gracious_o please_v to_o sanctify_v my_o corrupt_a will_n and_o affection_n as_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o a_o will_n and_o a_o heart_n desire_v to_o serve_v and_o please_v thou_o that_o i_o may_v be_v save_v so_o perfect_a thy_o own_o work_n in_o i_o establish_z that_o thing_n which_o thou_o have_v begin_v will_v thou_o that_o i_o will_v not_o in_o vain_a thou_o have_v nothing_o the_o less_o by_o communicate_v thy_o goodness_n to_o other_o lord_n give_v i_o true_a holiness_n repair_v thy_o own_o image_n in_o i_o that_o thou_o may_v own_v i_o for_o thou_o manifest_a thy_o own_o work_n in_o i_o unto_o i_o let_v not_o the_o good_a spirit_n which_o dwell_v in_o i_o be_v any_o long_o hide_v from_o i_o lord_n jesus_n manifest_v thyself_o unto_o my_o soul_n let_v the_o light_n of_o thy_o spirit_n break_v out_o in_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n that_o i_o may_v no_o more_o doubt_n of_o thy_o mercy_n give_v i_o a_o evident_a victory_n over_o sin_n and_o despair_n by_o the_o manifest_a presence_n of_o the_o comforter_n lord_n my_o afflict_a soul_n know_v no_o sanctuary_n but_o thy_o mercy_n unto_o thou_o it_o gasp_v as_o a_o thirsty_a land_n o_o shower_n down_o that_o abundant_a dew_n of_o grace_n which_o may_v refresh_v my_o weary_a spirit_n and_o fill_v i_o with_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n which_o may_v appear_v in_o my_o life_n and_o conversation_n to_o thy_o glory_n and_o the_o assurance_n of_o my_o election_n call_v sanctification_n perseverance_n and_o salvation_n in_o thy_o belove_a son_n my_o bless_a saviour_n jesus_n christ_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n three_o person_n one_o immortal_a incomprehensible_a omnipotent_a only_o wise_a god_n be_v render_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n now_o and_o to_o all_o eternity_n amen_o chap._n xxviii_o §_o 1_o of_o the_o conscience_n afflict_v with_o fear_n of_o tentation_n and_o fall_v away_o what_o we_o be_v herein_o to_o consider_v §_o 2._o how_o we_o must_v examine_v the_o conscience_n herein_o §_o 3._o what_o we_o must_v practise_v we_o be_v next_o to_o consider_v the_o wound_a spirit_n i._o or_o conscience_n afflict_v with_o fear_n of_o tentation_n and_o fall_v away_o through_o they_o incline_v it_o to_o despair_v of_o grace_n sufficient_a to_o resist_v they_o hereby_o the_o soul_n be_v in_o heaviness_n 6._o through_o manifold_a tentation_n in_o which_o case_n it_o be_v necessary_a to_o consider_v that_o 1._o a_o 10._o tentation_n be_v a_o trial_n or_o take_v a_o experiment_n of_o some_o thing_n the_o devil_n who_o 3._o can_v compel_v try_v man_n whether_o he_o can_v allure_v they_o to_o sin_n and_o this_o be_v tentation_n 2._o there_o be_v a_o temptation_n of_o trial_n see_v 1_o cor._n 10._o 13._o act._n 20._o 19_o rev._n 3._o 10._o and_o so_o james_n say_v my_o brethren_n 12._o count_v it_o all_o joy_n when_o you_o fall_v into_o divers_a tentation_n for_o when_o he_o be_v try_v he_o shall_v receive_v the_o crown_n of_o life_n and_o bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o so_o do_v god_n who_o be_v say_v to_o tempt_v no_o man_n that_o be_v to_o evil_a because_o 1._o as_o there_o be_v no_o sin_n in_o he_o so_o neither_o be_v there_o any_o of_o he_o yet_o try_v abraham_n to_o make_v he_o know_v to_o other_o and_o himself_o 60._o for_o no_o man_n untried_a know_v himself_o which_o be_v call_v tempt_a or_o prove_v as_o deut._n 13._o 3._o ex._n 15._o 25._o ex._n 16._o 4._o deut._n 8._o 16._o psal._n 26._o 2._o 1_o pet._n 1._o 6._o and_o there_o be_v a_o temptation_n of_o seducement_n which_o be_v a_o solicitation_n to_o defection_n and_o fall_v from_o god_n by_o sin_v and_o do_v evil_a 1_o tim._n 6._o 9_o 1_o thes._n 3._o 5._o so_o that_o perdat_fw-la god_n tempt_v that_o he_o may_v teach_v we_o but_o the_o devil_n that_o he_o may_v destroy_v we_o 3._o some_o temptation_n arise_v from_o the_o corruption_n and_o sin_n inherent_a in_o the_o flesh_n jam._n 1._o 14._o every_o man_n be_v tempt_v when_o he_o be_v 〈…〉_z his_o own_o lust_n such_o as_o be_v mention_v galat._n 5._o 19_o 20._o some_o be_v suggest_v by_o the_o tempter_n who_o be_v a_o spirit_n have_v power_n to_o in●●●uate_v and_o convey_v octau._n his_o impious_a notion_n into_o our_o mind_n suggestion_n between_o spirit_n be_v as_o contiguity_n and_o touch_v of_o body_n now_o whereas_o he_o can_v know_v the_o unuttered_a secret_n of_o the_o heart_n it_o 9_o be_v god_n peculiar_a to_o search_v that_o he_o mark_v man_n natural_a inclination_n and_o their_o habit_n by_o their_o word_n and_o action_n and_o so_o prepare_v bait_n for_o they_o according_o sish_v in_o these_o depth_n the_o secret_n whereof_o he_o know_v not_o till_o he_o perceive_v his_o suggestion_n be_v swallow_v and_o the_o sinner_n take_v therefore_o he_o present_v such_o thought_n as_o he_o con●ectureth_v will_v take_v by_o that_o which_o be_v obvious_a to_o the_o sense_n of_o man_n as_o he_o sit_v a_o opportunity_n of_o treason_n to_o impious_a judas_n by_o the_o malice_n of_o the_o high_a priest_n of_o lust_n to_o amnon_n of_o venture_v on_o the_o curse_a thing_n to_o achan_n of_o revenge_n to_o cain_n of_o idolatry_n to_o etc._n ahaz_n by_o the_o altar_n of_o damascus_n 4._o there_o be_v four_o degree_n of_o tentation_n by_o which_o it_o come_v to_o full_a maturity_n 1._o suggestion_n 2._o delight_n therein_o 3._o consent_v to_o 4._o act_v the_o same_o as_o james_n 1._o 14_o 15._o man_n be_v tempt_v when_o he_o be_v draw_v away_o of_o his_o own_o lust_n and_o e●iced_v thenwhen_o lust_n have_v conceive_v it_o bring_v forth_o sin_n and_o sin_n when_o it_o be_v finish_v bring_v forth_o death_n the_o first_o of_o these_o a_o bare_a suggestion_n be_v not_o our_o sin_n if_o there_o be_v no_o delight_n therein_o or_o consent_v thereto_o for_o christ_n 2._o be_v tempt_v 1●_n in_o all_o point_n like_o as_o we_o be_v yet_o 28._o without_o sin_n the_o
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the_o pain_n allay_v the_o fear_n and_o sorrow_n and_o sweeten_v the_o bitterness_n of_o death_n until_o in_o my_o enjoy_n thy_o presence_n it_o be_v swallow_v up_o in_o victory_n o_o holy_a saviour_n who_o have_v have_v experience_n of_o all_o our_o misery_n for_o sin_n without_o sin_n and_o have_v admit_v we_o to_o be_v baptize_v into_o the_o similitude_n of_o thy_o death_n and_o resurrection_n let_v i_o now_o feel_v in_o my_o languish_a soul_n the_o power_n thereof_o o_o christ_n who_o humane_a soul_n in_o thy_o passion_n for_o my_o redemption_n be_v heavy_a to_o the_o death_n now_o merciful_o consider_v my_o infirmity_n who_o be_o go_v the_o way_n of_o all_o flesh_n now_o give_v
i_o a_o invincible_a faith_n in_o thou_o against_o which_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n may_v never_o prevail_v now_o speak_v peace_n and_o comfort_n to_o my_o poor_a soul_n thou_o who_o powr_v out_o thy_o soul_n to_o death_n for_o i_o receive_v my_o weary_a spirit_n to_o eternal_a life_n let_v not_o this_o fearful_a passage_n be_v too_o bitter_a to_o i_o be_v thou_o ever_o present_a with_o i_o in_o all_o my_o suffering_n o_o holy_a ghost_n the_o comforter_n of_o all_o the_o elect_a leave_v i_o not_o comfortless_a let_v i_o be_v gather_v to_o my_o father_n in_o peace_n bring_v i_o to_o that_o life_n wherein_o thou_o have_v promise_v to_o wipe_v away_o all_o tear_n from_o our_o eye_n where_o shall_v be_v no_o more_o death_n sorrow_n pain_n nor_o any_o bitter_a effect_n of_o sin_n lord_n hear_v i_o lord_n who_o despise_v not_o a_o break_a and_o contrite_a heart_n have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o lord_n receive_v my_o petition_n and_o in_o the_o appoint_a hour_n come_v lord_n jesus_n my_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n deliver_v i_o from_o this_o bondage_n of_o corruption_n o_o lord_n consider_v and_o do_v it_o lord_n come_v quick_o even_o so_o come_v lord_n jesus_n amen_o 1._o tim_n 1._o 17_o now_o unto_o the_o king_n eternal_a immortal_a invisible_a the_o only_a wise_a god_n he_o honour_v and_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever●_n amen_o finis_fw-la march_n 23._o 1649_o in_o the_o peruse_n of_o this_o treatise_n entitle_v a_o guide_n to_o the_o holy_a city_n i_o have_v find_v it_o every_o way_n so_o learned_a and_o judicious_a sound_a and_o solid_a pious_a and_o profitable_a that_o i_o approve_v it_o well_o worthy_a to_o be_v print_v and_o publish_v john_n downame_n downame_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d sap._n sol._n c._n 16._o v._n 20._o 20._o febri_fw-la f●●um_fw-la in_o palatio_fw-la dicatum_fw-la est●_n &_o malae_fw-la fortunae_fw-la etc._n etc._n plin._n nat_n hist_o l._n 2._o c._n 7._o vid._n &_o aug._n de_fw-fr c._n dei_fw-la l._n 2._o c._n 14._o cic._n the_o leg_n lib._n 2._o quid_fw-la mirum_fw-la inquit_fw-la lactan._n l._n 1._o c._n 20_o de_fw-la graeciâ_fw-la 〈◊〉_d hac_fw-la ge●e_fw-la universa_fw-la flagitia_fw-la manarunt_fw-la apud_fw-la quam_fw-la vitia_fw-la ipsa_fw-la religiosa_fw-la sunt_fw-la eaque_fw-la non_fw-la modo_fw-la non_fw-la vitantur_fw-la u●rum_fw-la 〈◊〉_d coluntur_fw-la coluntur_fw-la bovem_fw-la aut_fw-la o●em_fw-la qui_fw-la sacrficando_fw-la par_fw-fr non_fw-la esset_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d cyril_n alex._n proëm_n come_v in_fw-la ●oh_o ●oh_o exod._n 35._o 5_o 6._o etc._n etc._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d spontancum_fw-la cor_fw-la ejus_fw-la ar._n montan_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 70._o aut_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d hutter_n hutter_n quisquis_fw-la hac_fw-la legit_fw-la ubi_fw-la pariter_fw-la ●●rtus_fw-la est_fw-la pergat_fw-la ●●cum_fw-la ubi_fw-la pariter_fw-la haesitat_fw-la quarat_fw-la ●●cum_fw-la ubi_fw-la error●m_fw-la suum_fw-la cognoscit_fw-la redeat_fw-la ad_fw-la i_o ubi_fw-la m●um_fw-la revocet_fw-la me_fw-it ita_fw-la ingrediamur_fw-la simul_fw-la charitatis_fw-la viam_fw-la etc._n etc._n august_n de_fw-fr trin._n l._n 1._o c._n 3._o 3._o non_fw-la fratrum_fw-la m●orum_fw-la voc●ri_fw-la magister_fw-la aut_fw-la doctor_n affecto_fw-la quorum_fw-la in_o veritate_fw-la condiscipulus_fw-la semper_fw-la esse_fw-la desi●ero_fw-la quapropter_fw-la hoc_fw-la ab_fw-la illo_fw-la vero_fw-la domino_fw-la ac_fw-la magistro_fw-la nostro_fw-la postulare_fw-la non_fw-la desino_fw-la ut_fw-la ea_fw-la i_o sive_fw-la per_fw-la eloquia_fw-la scripturarum_fw-la etc._n etc._n doc●re_fw-la dignetur_fw-la quae_fw-la sic_fw-la proponam_fw-la sic_fw-la asseram_fw-la ut_fw-la in_o propositionibus_fw-la atqu●_n assertionibus_fw-la meis_fw-la veritati_fw-la quae_fw-la nec_fw-la fallit_fw-la nec_fw-la fallitur_fw-la semper_fw-la inhaeream_n etc._n etc._n fulgent_n de_fw-fr praedest_fw-la l._n 1._o 1._o act._n 20._o 32._o 32._o 2._o tim._n 2_o 7._o 7._o sicut_fw-la omnis_fw-la artis_fw-la ●st_fw-la aliquis_fw-la ●inis_fw-la 〈◊〉_d est_fw-la vit●e_fw-la nostrae_fw-la ●inis_fw-la quidam_fw-la propter_fw-la qu●m_fw-la geruntur_fw-la omne_fw-la quae_fw-la geruntur_fw-la in_o vita_fw-la nostra_fw-la u●l_fw-la propter_fw-la quem_fw-la mundus_fw-la ipse_fw-la vel_fw-la institutus_fw-la est_fw-la vel_fw-la constat_fw-la cujus_fw-la finis_fw-la etiam_fw-la apostolus_fw-la meminit_fw-la di●c●s_fw-la deinde_fw-la finis_fw-la etc._n etc._n orig._n in_o ps._n 38._o ho_o 2._o 2._o finis_fw-la enim_fw-la indicat_fw-la perfectionem_fw-la rerum_fw-la ib_o in_o rom._n 1._o l._n 8._o c._n 10._o in_o non_fw-la valet_fw-la in_o 〈◊〉_d suum_fw-la suum_fw-la nihilum_fw-la valet_fw-la quod_fw-la quod_fw-la finis_fw-la eorum_fw-la non_fw-la ●st_fw-la sinis_fw-la bernard_n sup_v cant._n ser._n 9_o 9_o psal._n 87._o 37._o 37._o math._n 7._o 13._o 13._o latam_n non_fw-la quaerimus_fw-la nec_fw-la inventione_n opus_fw-la est_fw-la sponte_fw-la se_fw-la o●●ert_fw-la &_o errantium_fw-la via●st_fw-la ●ngustam_fw-la vero_fw-la nec_fw-la omnes_fw-la inu●ni_fw-la unt_fw-la nec_fw-la qui_fw-la invenirint_fw-la statim_fw-la ingre●iuntur_fw-la per_fw-la cam_fw-la rapti_fw-la seculi_fw-la voluptatibus_fw-la de_fw-la medio_fw-la in_o itinere_fw-la revertuntur_fw-la hieronym_n in_o mat._n mat._n deut_n 29._o 19_o 20._o 20._o act._n 14._o 22._o 22._o gen_n 25._o 32._o 32._o num._n 32._o 1_o 2_o 5._o 5._o rev._n 4._o 11._o r._n 5._o 13._o 13._o psal._n 16._o 11._o &_o 17._o 15._o 1_o thes._n 4._o 17._o 2_o cor._n 5_o 6._o 8._o phil._n 1._o 23._o 23._o epicurus_n summum_fw-la bonum_fw-la in_o voluptate_fw-la avimi_fw-la ●sse_fw-la censet_fw-la aristippus_n in_o vol●ptate_fw-la corpori●_n peripate●ici_fw-la autemin_fw-fr bonis_fw-la animi_fw-la &_o corporis_fw-la &_o fortunae_fw-la hevilli_n summ●m_fw-la bonum_fw-la est_fw-la sci●●●ia_fw-la lactan._n l._n 3._o c._n 8._o 9_o 9_o genes_n 11._o 4._o 4._o 1_o tim._n 1._o 5._o 5._o gen._n 4._o 5._o 5._o prov._n 15._o 8._o rom._n 14._o 2._o 2._o jam._n 2._o 20._o 20._o gen._n 30._o 1._o 1._o 2_o tim._n 3._o 15_o deut._n 32._o 47._o 47._o unde_fw-la abest_fw-la scientia_fw-la id_fw-la totii_fw-la possidet_fw-la opinatio_fw-la scientia_fw-la certi_fw-la est_fw-la opinatio_fw-la incerti_fw-la lactan._n l._n 3._o c._n 3._o nec_fw-la enim_fw-la valet_fw-la quicquam_fw-la mortalis_fw-la hominis_fw-la auctoritas_fw-la sed_fw-la divinis_fw-la etc._n etc._n ib_o l._n 5._o c._n 20._o 20._o cui_fw-la falsum_fw-la subesse_fw-la non_fw-la potest_fw-la potest_fw-la tit._n 1._o 2._o 2._o cic._n tus●_n q._n l._n 1._o 1._o rom._n 1._o 19_o 19_o vitam_fw-la col●n●ium_fw-la d●us_fw-la proqualitate_fw-la nominis_fw-la svi_fw-la formet_fw-la quoniam_fw-la religiosissimus_fw-la cultus_fw-la est_fw-la imitatio_fw-la lact._n l._n 5._o c._n 10._o non_fw-la profanus_fw-la meliùs_fw-la esset_fw-la qua●●ic_fw-la religiosus_fw-la quomodo_fw-la deum_fw-la ●iolat_a qui_fw-la hoc_fw-la modo_fw-la placatur_fw-la min._n foel_n oct._n oct._n heb._n 11._o 6._o 6._o joh._n 1._o 11._o 11._o hic_fw-la nec_fw-la videri_fw-la potest_fw-la visu_fw-la clarior_fw-la nec_fw-la comprehendi_fw-la tactu_fw-la purior_fw-la nec_fw-la estimari_fw-la sensibus_fw-la major_n est_fw-la insinitus_fw-la immensus_fw-la &_o soli_fw-la sibi_fw-la tantus_fw-la quantus_fw-la est_fw-la notus_fw-la &c_n &c_n ibid._n min._n fael_n oct._n oct._n 2_o cor._n 5._o 7._o 7._o joh._n 20._o 29._o 29._o hebr._n 11._o 1._o 1._o ephes._n 2._o 8._o sect._n ii_o ii_o neque_fw-la enim_fw-la quis_fw-la cogi_fw-la potest_fw-la sed_fw-la invitatur_fw-la quia_fw-la non_fw-la extorquatur_fw-la sed_fw-la suadetur_fw-la ambrosi_fw-la in_o rom._n 4._o 4._o ro._n 10._o 17._o 17._o regula_n quidem_fw-la fidei_fw-la una_fw-la omnino_fw-la est_fw-la sola_fw-la immobilis_fw-la tertul_n de_fw-fr virg_n veland_n ●_o 1._o 1._o rom._n 8._o 16._o 16._o act._n 16_o 14._o 14._o 1_o cor._n 3._o 5_o 6._o 6._o 1_o cor._n 2._o 14._o animalem_fw-la dicit_fw-la naturalem_fw-la etc._n etc._n theophilact_fw-mi in_o 1_o cor._n 2._o 2._o 2_o thes._n 3._o 2._o 2._o 〈◊〉_d ap._n c._n 24_o 24_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d occumen_fw-la occumen_fw-la act._n 13._o 48._o 48._o eph._n 1._o 13._o 14._o 14._o 2_o cor._n 1._o 22._o cor._n 5._o 5._o math._n 6._o 9_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d etc._n etc._n theophilact_fw-mi ib._n ib._n gall._n 3._o 11._o 11._o heb._n 11._o 6._o 6._o ro._n 14._o 23._o 23._o joh._n 3._o 16._o 16._o rom._n 5._o 1._o 1._o 1_o joh._n 1._o 7._o rom._n 4._o 5_o 6._o 6._o rom._n 8._o 1._o 1._o rom._n 4._o 24_o 25._o 25._o act._n 15._o 9_o 9_o mat._n 16._o 18._o 18._o ephes._n 6._o 16._o rom._n 4._o 11._o 17._o 18._o 18._o jam._n 2._o 23._o 23._o 2_o tim._n 4._o 6_o 7_o 8_o 18._o 2_o tim._n 1._o 12._o 12._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d cytil_n catec_fw-la 5._o 5._o laudo_fw-la fidem_fw-la quae_fw-la ante_fw-la credit_n obs●rvandii_fw-la esse_fw-la quam_fw-la didicit_fw-la tettul_n de_fw-fr coron_n mil._n mil._n tertul._n de_fw-fr bapt_v c._n 20._o 20._o hebr._n 11._o 9_o 10._o 33_o 34._o 34._o math._n 21._o 22._o 22._o 1_o cor._n 3._o 21_o 22_o 23._o 23._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d oecumen_fw-la oecumen_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 3._o 12._o 12._o 1_o pet._n 1._o 9_o 9_o rom._n 12._o 3._o ephes._n 4._o 7._o 7._o exod._n 16._o 18._o 2_o cor._n 8._o 15._o 15._o credo_fw-la domine_fw-la side_n sateor_fw-la imbeci●li_fw-la side_n tamen_fw-la tamen_fw-la 2_o cor._n 12._o 9_o 9_o vincentes_fw-la coronat_fw-la retributione_n pietatis_fw-la paternae_fw-la