and_o so_o for_o obtain_v of_o virtue_n 6._o as_o in_o the_o six_o petition_n or_o six_o and_o seven_o petition_n lead_v we_o not_o etc._n etc._n we_o desire_v most_o express_o not_o only_a the_o avoid_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n but_o all_o temptation_n and_o provocation_n or_o allurement_n to_o it_o as_o the_o way_n to_o it_o &_o to_o be_v deliver_v from_o all_o evil_a in_o all_o the_o part_n and_o member_n of_o the_o same_o and_o so_o for_o all_o virtue_n grace_n and_o godliness_n 16._o it_o seem_v then_o spiritual_a matter_n be_v desire_v in_o every_o one_o of_o the_o petition_n it_o be_v true_a as_o most_o worthy_a our_o prayer_n to_o ask_v and_o the_o giver_n to_o bestow_v and_o as_o every_o petition_n either_o primary_o in_o the_o full_a scope_n of_o it_o or_o secondary_o even_o for_o our_o good_a respect_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n 17._o and_o so_o in_o every_o of_o the_o petition_n all_o virtue_n desire_v to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d and_o sin_n to_o be_v remove_v it_o be_v true_a 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confirmation_n extreme_a unction_n or_o aveal_v penance_n and_o holy_a order_n by_o we_o acknowledge_v though_o not_o sacrament_n for_o either_o godly_a estate_n 〈◊〉_d course_n of_o life_n or_o holy_a religious_a action_n and_o ceremony_n in_o the_o church_n pious_o to_o be_v use_v and_o practise_v and_o so_o divers_a other_o holy_a and_o religious_a action_n and_o ceremony_n may_v be_v observe_v though_o not_o sacrament_n account_v but_o these_o two_o in_o all_o respect_n &_o primary_o by_o all_o account_v saorament_n 1._o how_o many_o sacrament_n have_v christ_n ordain_v in_o his_o church_n two_o only_o general_o necessary_a to_o salvation_n 2._o why_o say_v you_o general_o necessary_a for_o their_o general_a acceptation_n and_o use_n in_o the_o church_n as_o general_o appoint_v by_o the_o lord_n himself_o for_o the_o use_n and_o benefit_n of_o all_o as_o general_o receive_v and_o to_o be_v receive_v by_o all_o according_a to_o his_o command_n as_o general_o necessary_a in_o the_o respect_n except_o we_o will_v run_v into_o contempt_n 3._o how_o be_v the_o necessity_n then_o a_o necessity_n absolute_a in_o respect_n of_o his_o command_n of_o conveniency_n if_o they_o may_v be_v have_v a_o necessity_n peremptory_a under_o pain_n of_o disobedience_n and_o contempt_n if_o they_o may_v so_o be_v have_v a_o necessity_n respective_a in_o regard_n of_o the_o utility_n of_o they_o profitable_a to_o salvation_n 4._o how_o be_v the_o utility_n of_o they_o as_o they_o be_v a_o mean_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o holy_a use_n of_o they_o and_o seal_n of_o it_o well_o use_v and_o as_o in_o that_o respect_n profitable_a so_o in_o that_o profit_n also_o necessary_a to_o salvation_n as_o aforesaid_a 5._o how_o be_v they_o to_o be_v account_v of_o then_o as_o conduit_n or_o comfort_n and_o grace_n by_o they_o convey_v to_o the_o soul._n as_o seal_v of_o grace_n itself_o to_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a that_o receive_v they_o due_o as_o seal_v of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n in_o general_a to_o the_o church_n in_o particular_a to_o each_o faithful_a person_n and_o so_o come_v in_o place_n of_o the_o old_a sacrament_n 6._o how_o come_v they_o to_o be_v so_o as_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n come_v in_o place_n of_o the_o old_a law_n new_a testament_n succeed_v instead_o of_o the_o old_a and_o to_o reveal_v thereof_o and_o the_o gospel_n of_o faith_n perfect_v the_o law_n of_o work_n so_o these_o our_o sacrament_n of_o the_o gospel_n instead_o of_o the_o old_a sacrament_n of_o the_o old_a law_n and_o of_o the_o jew_n 7._o how_o succeed_v they_o then_o baptism_n in_o the_o place_n of_o circumcision_n and_o instead_o of_o the_o paseall_n lamb_n the_o lord_n supper_n and_o sorepresent_v they_o 8._o how_o do_v they_o represent_v the_o former_a in_o the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n as_o well_o as_o the_o intent_n of_o their_o action_n 9_o how_o in_o baptism_n see_v in_o that_o baptism_n be_v as_o circumcision_n be_v for_o admission_n into_o the_o church_n and_o as_o baptism_n by_o wash_v circumcision_n by_o cut_v off_o the_o foreskin_n both_o intend_v the_o purge_n of_o the_o filth_n and_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n 10._o how_o in_o the_o lord_n supper_n as_o the_o lord_n himself_o be_v the_o true_a paschal_n lamb_n and_o that_o former_a a_o shadow_n of_o this_o late_a and_o so_o in_o the_o 1_o paschal_n lamb_n consider_v the_o nourishment_n and_o feed_v the_o body_n and_o seal_v of_o faith_n to_o the_o soul_n memorize_v their_o 1._o pass_o out_o of_o egypt_n 2._o deliverance_n 2_o lord_n supper_n or_o paschal_n lamb_n &_o passover_n nourishment_n &_o food_n of_o soul_n &_o seal_v of_o the_o better_a covenant_n memorize_v our_o spiritual_a deliverance_n passage_n from_o egypt_n to_o canaan_n or_o bondage_n of_o sin_n to_o favour_n and_o grace_n 11._o what_o mean_v you_o by_o scale_n of_o the_o covenant_n external_a sign_n exhibit_v for_o confirmation_n of_o god_n covenant_n and_o promise_n make_v unto_o his_o people_n 12._o what_o be_v a_o covenant_n a_o promise_n or_o stipulation_n of_o party_n between_o themselves_o of_o certain_a agreement_n on_o either_o hand_n to_o be_v do_v or_o perform_v which_o as_o it_o be_v agree_v upon_o it_o be_v a_o covenant_n confirm_v or_o record_v witness_v &_o seal_v or_o the_o like_a declare_v public_a instrument_n or_o testament_n 13._o what_o require_v in_o such_o covenant_n the_o party_n to_o such_o covenant_n or_o instrument_n the_o condition_n and_o matter_n or_o agreement_n between_o they_o record_v &_o publish_v ratification_n and_o sign_v seal_v and_o delivery_n of_o it_o with_o witness_n &_o testimony_n of_o the_o same_o 14._o how_o be_v these_o observe_v in_o god_n covenant_n all_o of_o they_o precise_o find_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o god_n with_o we_o his_o people_n as_o well_o in_o the_o covenant_n of_o
lord_n institute_v it_o nor_o his_o apostle_n but_o in_o the_o council_n of_o melda_n ordain_v so_o for_o the_o author_n not_o christ_n nor_o his_o institution_n matter_n no_o visible_a sign_n or_o form_n of_o word_n prescribe_v end_v not_o a_o seal_n or_o pledge_v of_o grace_n promise_v or_o appoint_v only_o of_o good_a use_n of_o comfort_n as_o a_o holy_a ceremony_n when_o right_o use_v and_o not_o so_o precise_o and_o proper_o a_o sacrament_n 59_o what_o of_o extreme_a unction_n it_o be_v but_o temporary_a and_o in_o use_n of_o the_o gift_n of_o miracle_n and_o heal_a and_o with_o they_o rather_o cease_v then_o continue_v as_o have_v neither_o 1._o the_o author_n christ_n or_o his_o institution_n but_o apostolical_a use_n and_o tradition_n while_o it_o last_v or_o be_v true_o in_o use_n 2._o the_o matter_n no_o prescript_n form_n of_o word_n especial_o by_o our_o saviour_n though_o the_o apostle_n use_v the_o ceremony_n 3._o the_o end_n no_o such_o general_a use_n and_o benefit_n in_o all_o time_n and_o place_n or_o promise_v annex_v as_o a_o seal_n mean_n or_o pledge_v of_o grace_n 60._o how_o of_o penance_n though_o a_o most_o godly_a duty_n and_o to_o be_v perform_v of_o all_o as_o repentance_n faith_n and_o obedience_n be_v require_v of_o all_o yet_o not_o as_o a_o sacrament_n institute_v in_o the_o new_a law_n or_o by_o christ_n but_o a_o holy_a duty_n and_o both_o under_o the_o old_a and_o new_a covenant_n equal_o practise_v so_o neither_o have_v author_n christ_n or_o his_o institution_n particular_o for_o the_o begin_n of_o it_o matter_n no_o prescript_n outward_a sign_n or_o form_n of_o word_n from_o his_o ordinance_n or_o inward_a part_n or_o end_n institute_v for_o a_o seal_n or_o pledge_v though_o a_o mean_n of_o grace_n and_o so_o not_o so_o proper_o a_o sacrament_n as_o a_o holy_a duty_n 61._o how_o of_o order_n or_o ordination_n though_o we_o find_v both_o the_o institution_n and_o express_v form_n of_o a_o sacred_a ceremonious_a action_n therein_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n use_v by_o our_o saviour_n and_o his_o apostle_n and_o form_n of_o word_n and_o necessity_n of_o perpetuity_n to_o the_o world_n end_n for_o the_o good_a of_o the_o whole_a church_n &_o that_o calvin_n institution_n lib._n 4._o cap._n 19_o sect._n 31._o and_o cap._n 14._o sect._n 20._o allow_v it_o in_o some_o sense_n to_o be_v a_o sacrament_n and_o we_o can_v well_o deny_v it_o yet_o not_o account_v a_o ordinary_a sacrament_n in_o usum_fw-la totius_fw-la ecelesiae_fw-la to_o be_v use_v by_o all_o the_o member_n though_o for_o the_o good_a of_o all_o and_o so_o not_o a_o sacrament_n as_o universal_a or_o pertain_v to_o all_o but_o peculiar_a to_o one_o estate_n of_o man_n and_o consequent_o though_o a_o holy_a ceremony_n not_o reckon_v among_o these_o chief_a but_o rather_o to_o be_v refer_v to_o those_o secondary_o and_o less_o proper_o call_v sacrament_n 62._o how_o come_v these_o other_o to_o be_v so_o account_v sacrament_n 1._o by_o mean_n 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other_o 64._o what_o shall_v we_o then_o do_v herein_o to_o consider_v the_o definition_n and_o thereby_o to_o find_v which_o be_v true_o the_o sacrament_n or_o the_o chief_a and_o of_o chief_a use_n in_o the_o church_n and_o therefore_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d so_o call_v as_o for_o the_o author_n if_o by_o man_n or_o their_o institution_n and_o not_o christ_n not_o proper_o sacrament_n matter_n want_v either_o outward_a sign_n of_o element_n or_o action_n prescript_n form_n of_o word_n &_o ceremony_n inward_a grace_n propound_v promise_a and_o so_o seal_v end_v not_o general_a use_v benefit_n of_o promise_n annex_v pledge_n seal_n or_o mean_n of_o grace_n or_o not_o by_o all_o to_o be_v in_o convenient_a time_n use_v want_v of_o any_o or_o especial_o many_o or_o all_o of_o these_o utter_o destroy_v or_o abate_v the_o true_a nature_n of_o a_o true_a sacrament_n as_o we_o see_v before_o in_o marriage_n legal_a ceremony_n the_o brazen_a serpent_n the_o rock_n in_o the_o wilderness_n and_o such_o like_a thing_n though_o a_o outward_a sign_n and_o inward_a grace_n in_o some_o sort_n represent_v yet_o without_o christ_n institution_n not_o proper_o sacrament_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n yea_o and_o though_o by_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n ordain_v but_o for_o other_o use_n as_o of_o comfort_n or_o to_o be_v use_v of_o some_o person_n only_o and_o the_o like_a or_o not_o for_o a_o seal_n of_o the_o main_a grace_n of_o the_o covenant_n to_o confirm_v it_o though_o otherwise_o perhaps_o sign_n of_o great_a grace_n not_o so_o proper_o sacrament_n as_o these_o two_o baptism_n and_o the_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o have_v all_o these_o part_n condition_n and_o prerogative_n both_o author_n matter_n manner_n end_n and_o general_a use_n and_o necessity_n 65._o must_v all_o of_o necessity_n then_o use_v the_o true_a sacrament_n yes_o and_o therefore_o ordain_v as_o the_o general_a mean_n and_o seal_n of_o grace_n to_o all_o under_o the_o covenant_n and_o so_o appoint_v the_o ordinary_a pledge_n of_o the_o same_o though_o god_n who_o be_v above_o mean_n can_v save_v without_o mean_n yet_o we_o be_v to_o use_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n by_o he_o appoint_v and_o not_o neglect_v the_o same_o if_o it_o may_v be_v have_v for_o so_o it_o be_v a_o contempt_n of_o god_n otherwise_o we_o may_v be_v hold_v excuse_v so_o general_o necessary_a thus_o ordinary_o appoint_v to_o all_o if_o they_o may_v be_v have_v otherwise_o not_o of_o that_o simple_a and_o absolute_a necessity_n as_o if_o without_o they_o impossible_a or_o no_o salvation_n 66._o how_o many_o and_o what_o be_v the_o part_n of_o a_o sacrament_n then_o set_v forth_o in_o the_o definition_n of_o they_o two_o the_o outward_a and_o visible_a sign_n and_o the_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a grace_n where_o be_v to_o be_v consider_v 1._o the_o relatum_fw-la the_o outward_a sign_n 2._o corellatum_fw-la the_o inward_a grace_n sign_v or_o signify_v 3._o relation_n of_o the_o sign_n to_o the_o thing_n signify_v represent_v the_o same_o and_o present_v it_o to_o the_o soul_n that_o receive_v it_o by_o faith_n 67._o how_o show_v you_o this_o then_o more_o full_o sufficient_o well_o or_o ample_o and_o plain_o enough_o to_o be_v see_v in_o each_o of_o the_o sacrament_n handle_v particular_o sect_n 2._o of_o baptism_n of_o baptism_n and_o the_o several_a part_n thereof_o with_o their_o resemblance_n and_o relation_n of_o the_o one_o to_o the_o other_o explicate_v and_o consider_v the_o efficacy_n and_o virtue_n of_o baptism_n in_o the_o renew_n of_o we_o by_o be_v thereby_o receive_v into_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o engraft_a into_o christ_n be_v so_o wash_v in_o this_o laver_n of_o regeneration_n and_o what_o be_v require_v of_o the_o person_n baptize_v viz._n repentance_n and_o faith_n whereby_o be_v here_o brief_o observe_v the_o description_n of_o they_o and_o how_o they_o be_v to_o be_v find_v or_o consider_v in_o the_o infant_n that_o be_v baptize_v reason_n why_o 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2._o our_o vivification_n in_o the_o spirit_n or_o of_o the_o new_a man_n christ_n in_o we_o by_o the_o power_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o spirit_n that_o so_o bring_v forth_o in_o we_o our_o justification_n by_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o death_n imputation_n of_o his_o righteousness_n sanctification_n by_o our_o new_a birth_n raise_v up_o in_o he_o our_o new_a life_n go_v forward_o by_o grace_n in_o holiness_n of_o live_v 13._o how_o be_v this_o explain_v by_o the_o opposition_n of_o our_o former_a estate_n to_o this_o as_o we_o be_v bear_v in_o sin_n and_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n by_o nature_n in_o old_a adam_n dead_a in_o sin_n die_v to_o grace_n damnati_fw-la antequam_fw-la nati_fw-la and_o have_v the_o image_n of_o god_n obliterate_v &_o blot_v out_o of_o of_o our_o soul_n the_o devil_n imprint_v therein_o be_v without_o all_o grace_n justification_n or_o sanctification_n and_o be_v in_o this_o case_n have_v by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n this_o favour_n show_v we_o to_o have_v the_o mean_v offer_v of_o faith_n and_o the_o seal_n and_o pledge_v the_o sacrament_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v child_n of_o grace_n renew_a justify_v sanctified_a in_o christ_n by_o his_o spirit_n to_o god_n 14._o how_o be_v this_o renew_v wrought_v by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o grace_n which_o be_v give_v whereof_o the_o sacrament_n be_v the_o pledge_n and_o seal_v and_o also_o the_o ordinary_a mean_n whereby_o convey_v unto_o we_o and_o we_o receive_v it_o as_o many_o as_o have_v the_o power_n give_v to_o become_v the_o son_n of_o god_n which_o be_v see_v by_o the_o effect_n of_o a_o 1._o new_a life_n 2._o new_a creature_n 3._o new_a birth_n 4._o newness_n of_o affection_n and_o 5._o soul_n as_o new_o bear_v babe_n desire_v the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n have_v put_v off_o the_o old_a man_n and_o all_o carnal_a affection_n of_o sin_n 15._o but_o who_o be_v so_o renew_v every_o one_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o water_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 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of_o the_o sacrament_n 3._o new_a intend_a course_n of_o lead_v a_o new_a life_n in_o obtain_v some_o degree_n or_o measure_n of_o sanctification_n either_o of_o which_o be_v sometime_o call_v repentance_n and_o in_o all_o three_o together_o the_o perfection_n thereof_o and_o be_v else_o style_v confession_n contrition_n reformation_n 20._o what_o be_v faith_n my_o assurance_n in_o respect_n of_o god_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o his_o promise_n stability_n of_o they_o in_o christ._n the_o head_n and_o corner_n stone_n myself_o of_o the_o application_n of_o they_o to_o i_o forgiveness_n of_o my_o sin_n 21._o what_o be_v the_o seat_n of_o faith_n the_o heart_n for_o in_o the_o heart_n the_o man_n believe_v to_o justification_n rom._n 10._o 14._o and_o so_o christ_n dwell_v in_o the_o heart_n by_o faith_n eph._n 3._o 17._o 22._o what_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o faith_n the_o word_n and_o promise_n of_o god_n give_v assurance_n to_o the_o soul_n because_o he_o be_v true_a that_o promise_v 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sort_n for_o public_a testification_n of_o the_o visible_a member_n of_o the_o church_n their_o proficiency_n in_o that_o faith_n profess_v in_o baptism_n and_o approbation_n of_o they_o 26._o why_o be_v it_o then_o expunge_v in_o our_o church_n it_o be_v not_o expunge_v 27._o be_v it_o then_o a_o sacrament_n not_o so_o neither_o but_o a_o religious_a ceremony_n well_o and_o profitable_o to_o be_v use_v 28._o but_o how_o then_o in_o the_o rubrique_n be_v it_o say_v it_o be_v no_o detriment_n if_o it_o be_v not_o use_v to_o take_v away_o the_o superstitious_a conceit_n in_o some_o that_o without_o it_o baptism_n be_v imperfect_a or_o that_o it_o be_v a_o sacrament_n or_o of_o absolute_a necessity_n 29._o but_o do_v not_o some_o hence_o utter_o neglect_v it_o if_o they_o do_v the_o fault_n be_v their_o own_o as_o we_o see_v from_o a_o word_n misunderstand_v how_o ready_a many_o will_v be_v to_o take_v exception_n thence_o to_o establish_v their_o own_o fancy_n and_o perverseness_n and_o 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the_o article_n and_o sum_n of_o our_o belief_n 2._o commandment_n the_o duty_n of_o we_o require_v to_o be_v do_v 3._o lord_n prayer_n teach_v how_o we_o ought_v to_o pray_v 4._o sacrament_n the_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n 45._o how_o else_o be_v these_o five_o part_n set_v down_o the_o introduction_n in_o the_o four_o first_o question_n and_o answer_n before_o the_o creed_n explication_n of_o the_o creed_n commandment_n lord_n prayer_n sacrament_n as_o aforesaid_a 46._o be_v all_o catechism_n concern_v these_o thing_n yes_o for_o these_o be_v the_o main_a point_n whereon_o they_o insist_v howsoever_o in_o divers_a manner_n as_o in_o other_o word_n or_o order_n set_v forth_o and_o more_o or_o less_o amplify_v and_o explain_v 47._o wherein_o do_v they_o usual_o or_o chief_o differ_v from_o this_o or_o one_o from_o another_o in_o the_o order_n of_o the_o part_n or_o some_o introduction_n or_o some_o addition_n or_o other_o as_o concern_v the_o word_n of_o god_n or_o magistracy_n or_o 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what_o think_v you_o of_o the_o order_n and_o method_n of_o this_o catechism_n as_o most_o convenient_a and_o profitable_a of_o all_o other_o both_o follow_v the_o liturgy_n and_o ground_v on_o the_o word_n of_o the_o vow_n make_v in_o baptism_n and_o so_o prosecute_a the_o part_n occasion_v by_o the_o same_o to_o be_v consider_v and_o also_o according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o thing_n there_o explain_v 51._o how_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o thing_n as_o 1._o faith_n require_v to_o believe_v god_n and_o his_o promise_n so_o the_o creed_n first_o propound_v 2._o obedience_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o faith_n good_a work_n direct_v by_o god_n will_n so_o the_o commandment_n second_o propose_v 3._o prayer_n for_o continuance_n in_o the_o most_o holy_a course_n and_o profession_n of_o faith_n and_o good_a work_n and_o so_o in_o the_o three_o place_n the_o doctrine_n and_o rule_n of_o prayer_n 4._o the_o seal_n of_o all_o this_o from_o god_n to_o we_o the_o sacrament_n as_o the_o 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the_o church_n command_n 10._o but_o have_v not_o some_o keep_v their_o old_a name_n as_o those_o of_o year_n baptize_v yes_o it_o may_v be_v so_o and_o no_o doubt_n but_o parent_n or_o themselves_o or_o other_o upon_o good_a occasion_n may_v and_o have_v authority_n at_o other_o time_n to_o change_v they_o as_o aforesaid_a 11._o how_o be_v name_n than_o say_v receive_v in_o baptism_n general_o or_o for_o the_o most_o part_n and_o by_o common_a practice_n of_o all_o or_o most_o be_v a_o particular_a or_o personal_a and_o special_a privilege_n do_v not_o infringe_v or_o overthrow_v a_o universal_a law_n 12._o but_o we_o find_v many_o receive_v name_n before_o baptism_n it_o be_v true_a at_o nation_n conversion_n and_o with_o people_n of_o year_n convert_v to_o christianity_n it_o be_v at_o their_o own_o choice_n to_o keep_v or_o change_v their_o name_n but_o we_o speak_v general_o here_o of_o child_n come_v to_o baptism_n of_o who_o as_o well_o as_o the_o ancient_a manner_n thereof_o we_o shall_v speak_v more_o hereafter_o in_o the_o sacrament_n 13._o it_o be_v then_o most_o convenient_a to_o give_v name_n in_o baptism_n it_o be_v as_o at_o our_o birth_n we_o receive_v the_o name_n of_o man_n and_o surname_n of_o parent_n so_o at_o our_o new_a birth_n or_o regeneration_n in_o baptism_n to_o receive_v a_o new_a name_n or_o christian_a name_n in_o remembrance_n of_o the_o family_n of_o saint_n whereinto_o we_o be_v by_o this_o mean_v engraft_v so_o also_o be_v it_o in_o circumcision_n in_o who_o place_n baptism_n succee_v 14._o but_o divers_a instance_n may_v be_v give_v to_o the_o contrary_a for_o circumcision_n to_o be_v understand_v then_o of_o breach_n of_o the_o ordinance_n or_o in_o case_n of_o necessity_n or_o some_o extraordinary_a encumbrance_n or_o privilege_n that_o do_v not_o disannul_v or_o infringe_v a_o general_a law_n 15._o for_o gersom_a he_o be_v name_v ere_o circumcise_v it_o be_v a_o plain_a breach_n of_o the_o ordinance_n and_o moses_n like_v to_o have_v be_v punish_v and_o die_v for_o the_o fact_n and_o perverseness_n of_o zipporah_n his_o wife_n 16._o all_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n in_o the_o wilderness_n not_o circumcise_v yet_o have_v name_n assure_o but_o that_o a_o place_n and_o case_n of_o extraordinary_a necessity_n and_o encumbrance_n when_o much_o good_a order_n and_o discipline_n be_v neglect_v and_o sometime_o supercilious_o by_o the_o factious_a israelite_n contemn_v 16._o benoni_n be_v name_v by_o rachel_n before_o circumcision_n but_o as_o her_o wish_n only_o hold_v and_o at_o circumcision_n benjamin_n by_o his_o father_n who_o have_v the_o absolute_a authority_n 17._o but_o saint_n john_n baptist_n and_o christ_n also_o by_o the_o angel_n before_o circumcision_n extraordinary_a revelation_n be_v the_o preparation_n of_o name_n for_o those_o sanctify_a person_n yet_o the_o 8._o day_n according_a to_o the_o law_n ordinary_o circumcise_v and_o the_o name_n solemn_o impose_v or_o publish_v to_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o the_o very_a letter_n of_o moses_n law_n 18._o it_o stand_v then_o with_o best_a reason_n or_o conveniency_n to_o have_v the_o name_n impose_v in_o baptism_n it_o do_v and_o from_o all_o antiquity_n so_o receive_v at_o our_o new_a birth_n to_o receive_v that_o new_a or_o christian_a name_n and_o that_o the_o godfather_n shall_v impose_v or_o publish_v the_o same_o 19_o be_v that_o most_o convenient_a yes_o for_o so_o be_v the_o general_a use_n and_o we_o have_v no_o custom_n in_o the_o church_n to_o the_o contrary_a but_o many_o reason_n for_o the_o same_o as_o 1._o not_o against_o scripture_n but_o consonant_n to_o they_o 2._o it_o be_v most_o ancient_o receive_v and_o use_v 3._o it_o proceed_v from_o the_o love_n of_o parent_n request_v it_o and_o they_o undertake_v it_o 4._o it_o be_v a_o benefit_n to_o the_o infant_n if_o the_o parent_n die_v 5._o it_o be_v a_o help_n to_o the_o parent_n by_o aid_v and_o remember_v they_o 6._o it_o be_v a_o comfort_n encouragement_n and_o stir_v up_o of_o the_o child_n to_o remember_v the_o duty_n 7._o it_o be_v a_o mean_n to_o increase_v mutual_a love_n and_o friendship_n among_o neighbour_n by_o perform_v this_o duty_n one_o for_o another_o 20._o but_o why_o be_v child_n baptize_v be_v infant_n and_o not_o rather_o when_o they_o come_v to_o year_n and_o discretion_n for_o divers_a good_a reason_n especial_o these_o four_o viz._n 1._o imitation_n of_o circumcision_n in_o who_o place_n it_o succeed_v 2._o after_o the_o example_n of_o christ_n receive_v little_a child_n 3._o for_o that_o the_o covenant_n pertain_v also_o to_o they_o as_o well_o as_o the_o parent_n and_o so_o that_o seal_n 4._o that_o we_o may_v be_v so_o present_v to_o god_n as_o early_o as_o may_v be_v 21._o how_o in_o imitation_n of_o circumcision_n as_o which_o be_v command_v the_o eight_o day_n and_o that_o be_v the_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o so_o this_o hence_o administer_v also_o to_o infant_n as_o that_o be_v by_o god_n special_a command_n 22._o how_o from_o the_o example_n of_o christ_n he_o not_o only_o not_o refuse_v the_o little_a child_n or_o their_o good_a will_n that_o bring_v they_o but_o blame_v they_o that_o will_v have_v they_o keep_v from_o he_o and_o command_v they_o to_o be_v bring_v and_o suffer_v to_o come_v and_o more_o express_v his_o will_n and_o good_a will_n by_o his_o 1._o receive_v they_o 2._o take_v they_o in_o his_o arm_n 3._o lay_v his_o hand_n on_o they_o 4._o bless_v they_o and_o his_o 5._o exhortation_n to_o all_o man_n to_o follow_v their_o innocency_n 6._o promise_v they_o and_o they_o only_a heaven_n 7._o affirm_v their_o angel_n to_o stand_v before_o his_o father_n in_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n 23._o how_o pertain_v the_o covenant_n to_o they_o as_o make_v to_o abraham_n and_o his_o seed_n all_o the_o saithfull_a and_o their_o seed_n whosoever_o bear_v of_o faithful_a parent_n and_o in_o the_o bosom_n of_o the_o church_n and_o to_o who_o as_o the_o covenant_n so_o especial_o this_o seal_n at_o first_o as_o that_o of_o circumcision_n do_v pertain_v and_o though_o never_o so_o little_a one_o yet_o we_o see_v respect_v by_o god_n and_o christ_n in_o mercy_n 24._o why_o also_o present_v so_o in_o the_o church_n that_o as_o early_o as_o may_v be_v convenient_o they_o may_v be_v testify_v so_o and_o register_v in_o the_o number_n of_o god_n child_n as_o what_o great_a happiness_n and_o so_o never_o too_o soon_o and_o from_o which_o to_o be_v keep_v a_o misery_n or_o abatement_n of_o the_o bliss_n as_o the_o utter_a deprivation_n endless_a misery_n 25._o then_o it_o be_v good_a child_n shall_v be_v soon_o baptize_v as_o with_o conveniency_n may_v be_v and_o to_o that_o purpose_n be_v divers_a canon_n of_o the_o church_n and_o though_o god_n can_v save_v without_o mean_n yet_o we_o be_v call_v upon_o to_o show_v our_o duty_n and_o love_n in_o not_o neglect_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n 26._o be_v baptism_n then_o a_o mean_n thereof_o it_o be_v though_o not_o exit_fw-la opere_fw-la operato_fw-la in_o the_o bare_a work_n yet_o our_o conduit_n of_o grace_n by_o the_o faith_n in_o christ_n and_o application_n of_o other_o save_a grace_n imply_v in_o the_o right_a use_n and_o receive_v of_o the_o same_o 27._o then_o it_o be_v faith_n and_o not_o baptism_n that_o save_v but_o that_o faith_n require_v also_o baptism_n as_o baptism_n imply_v the_o virtue_n of_o faith_n and_o as_o christ_n original_o faith_n instrumental_o so_o baptism_n sacramental_o cooperate_v work_n and_o assure_v our_o salvation_n 28._o both_o faith_n and_o baptism_n then_o be_v require_v yes_o they_o be_v for_o he_o that_o believe_v and_o be_v baptize_v shall_v be_v save_v and_o except_o a_o man_n be_v bear_v of_o water_n and_o of_o the_o spirit_n he_o can_v be_v save_v so_o not_o the_o bare_a circumcision_n but_o a_o new_a creature_n require_v 29_o how_o do_v this_o then_o pertain_v to_o infant_n as_o they_o be_v bear_v in_o the_o bosom_n of_o the_o church_n and_o the_o covenant_n also_o make_v to_o they_o and_o be_v so_o 1._o present_v to_o god_n in_o the_o church_n and_o 2._o by_o faithful_a parent_n and_o 3._o upon_o god_n gracious_a promise_n in_o christ_n in_o that_o covenant_n of_o grace_n 4._o in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o church_n and_o parent_n 30._o but_o be_v this_o enough_o for_o they_o it_o be_v but_o for_o other_o of_o ripe_a year_n be_v require_v a_o due_a disposition_n to_o faith_n and_o repentance_n actual_o perform_v and_o grace_n to_o show_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o so_o in_o man_n of_o year_n as_o they_o be_v find_v in_o grace_n they_o be_v though_o fit_a to_o be_v baptize_v as_o we_o read_v of_o cornelius_n the_o eunuch_n and_o other_o 31._o many_o then_o be_v baptize_v that_o be_v not_o
work_n as_o of_o grace_n comprehend_v in_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n 15._o be_v they_o two_o covenant_n then_o or_o one_o one_o in_o substance_n though_o two_o in_o circumstance_n one_o in_o matter_n though_o two_o in_o manner_n of_o promulgation_n and_o divers_a other_o ceremony_n and_o circumstance_n as_o of_o time_n sacrament_n penman_n and_o the_o like_a so_o they_o agree_v in_o the_o main_a and_o chief_a matter_n differ_v only_o in_o the_o less_o principal_a thing_n in_o manner_n and_o accident_n 16._o how_o do_v they_o agree_v 1._o in_o the_o author_n god_n the_o author_n of_o both_o 2._o mediator_n christ_n the_o mediator_n one_o in_o substance_n though_o then_o veil_v since_o reveal_v and_o so_o moses_n his_o type_n and_o divers_a sacrifice_n as_o stand_v in_o his_o stead_n in_o that_o law_n 3._o in_o the_o promise_v 1._o god_n to_o be_v their_o god_n 2._o of_o grace_n and_o remission_n of_o sin_n 3._o of_o blessing_n in_o general_a and_o spiritual_a one_o 4._o in_o the_o condition_n on_o our_o part_n of_o faith_n and_o obedience_n 5._o in_o the_o end_n salvation_n 17._o how_o differ_v they_o 1._o in_o the_o circumstance_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o grace_n that_o in_o the_o messiah_n to_o be_v exhibit_v this_o of_o the_o messiah_n reveal_v 2._o corporal_a promise_n and_o temporal_a blessing_n concern_v the_o land_n of_o canaan_n figure_v a_o more_o heavenly_a inheritance_n and_o land_n of_o the_o live_a canaan_n above_o 3._o in_o outward_a rite_n and_o type_n and_o sacrifice_n and_o other_o sacrament_n with_o they_o as_o these_o other_o sacrament_n and_o only_a christ_n the_o substance_n with_o we_o 4._o clarity_n that_o in_o many_o type_n and_o shadow_n of_o priesthood_n and_o sacrifice_n obscure_a this_o in_o doctrine_n and_o substance_n christ_n and_o his_o fulfil_n all_o type_n more_o evident_a 5._o gift_n as_o now_o more_o large_a grace_n and_o effusion_n of_o god_n spirit_n upon_o all_o flesh_n promise_v 6._o duration_n that_o till_o the_o messiah_n this_o be_v to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n and_o for_o ever_o as_o the_o priesthood_n 7._o obligation_n of_o that_o to_o the_o whole_a law_n ceremonial_a moral_a and_o judicial_a this_o the_o moral_a only_o the_o other_o vanish_v 8._o amplitude_n that_o in_o the_o people_n of_o the_o jew_n only_o this_o of_o all_o people_n all_o faithful_a to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n 9_o priesthood_n that_o of_o aaron_n the_o type_n this_o of_o christ_n the_o true_a high_a priest_n for_o ever_o after_o the_o order_n of_o melchisede_n and_o so_o likewise_o in_o the_o penman_n of_o it_o the_o manner_n and_o other_o like_o circumstance_n of_o which_o hereafter_o 18._o how_o be_v they_o then_o call_v as_o distinguish_v the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n the_o covenant_n of_o work_n and_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n or_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o record_n in_o which_o it_o be_v register_v the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n 19_o but_o have_v not_o they_o the_o gospel_n yes_o as_o the_o joyful_a promise_n of_o the_o messiah_n but_o more_o obscure_o and_o in_o type_n shadow_v even_o in_o the_o law_n itself_o but_o the_o law_n most_o plain_o and_o express_o deliver_v preach_v and_o testify_v and_o in_o that_o regard_n the_o law_n bear_v the_o denomination_n of_o both_o and_o so_o with_o we_o the_o gospel_n and_o reveal_n of_o the_o messiah_n most_o evident_o exhibit_v in_o who_o all_o shadow_n be_v vanish_v and_o all_o type_n fulfil_v and_o a_o great_a part_n of_o the_o law_n abrogate_a though_o the_o best_a part_n the_o moral_a law_n still_o in_o force_n and_o with_o we_o the_o gospel_n yet_o bear_v now_o the_o denomination_n of_o the_o whole_a and_o so_o we_o call_v it_o the_o new_a covenant_n or_o covenant_n of_o grace_n 20._o what_o be_v intend_v then_o by_o the_o covenant_n of_o god_n in_o general_n that_o his_o gracious_a favour_n whereby_o he_o have_v condescend_v to_o stoop_v so_o low_a to_o the_o consideration_n of_o mankind_n and_o our_o poor_a estate_n as_o to_o give_v we_o his_o gracious_a promise_n to_o be_v our_o god_n and_o grant_v we_o his_o grace_n and_o blessing_n on_o our_o condition_n to_o be_v his_o people_n and_o yield_v he_o our_o faith_n and_o obedience_n 21._o what_o be_v the_o part_n then_o of_o it_o and_o party_n the_o party_n to_o it_o god_n and_o his_o people_n or_o servant_n the_o part_n of_o the_o covenant_n be_v in_o respect_n of_o god_n his_o gracious_a promise_n to_o be_v their_o god_n and_o defend_v they_o to_o give_v they_o his_o grace_n mercy_n &_o forgiveness_n to_o send_v they_o his_o blessing_n they_o their_o humble_a promise_n of_o faith_n to_o believe_v in_o he_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n to_o be_v his_o people_n &_o honour_v he_o 22._o how_o be_v this_o covenant_n make_v know_v or_o extant_a it_o be_v make_v know_v and_o reveal_v unto_o we_o from_o the_o begin_n in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o so_o extant_a 23._o what_o instrument_n or_o record_n of_o it_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n so_o call_v as_o in_o they_o the_o word_n and_o promise_n of_o god_n contain_v testify_v record_v and_o exemplify_v for_o we_o so_o name_v the_o scripture_n and_o bible_n or_o book_n of_o god_n 24._o how_o call_v instrument_n as_o legal_o compose_v the_o author_n and_o other_o party_n penman_n sign_v seal_v delivery_n and_o witness_n all_o in_o due_a form_n as_o by_o law_n require_v 25._o how_o call_v testament_n as_o the_o will_n of_o the_o testator_n who_o thereby_o appoint_v what_o he_o will_v have_v do_v after_o his_o death_n or_o departure_n by_o his_o heir_n and_o executor_n that_o possess_v his_o substance_n 26._o but_o god_n can_v die_v how_o be_v it_o then_o his_o will_n or_o testament_n nor_o christ_n as_o speak_v proper_o for_o though_o he_o die_v according_a to_o the_o flesh_n yet_o he_o live_v unto_o eternity_n but_o as_o depart_v from_o earth_n and_o go_v into_o heaven_n or_o retire_v into_o that_o his_o holy_a habitation_n and_o leave_v the_o earth_n to_o the_o son_n of_o 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as_o we_o see_v by_o authority_n establish_v in_o the_o manner_n as_o from_o they_o of_o those_o best_a time_n receive_v in_o the_o church_n in_o the_o 1._o low_a part_n thereof_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d where_o the_o degreee_n under_o the_o fideles_fw-la have_v their_o distinct_a place_n and_o station_n be_v admit_v 2._o high_a part_n and_o the_o chancel_n intra_fw-la cancellos_fw-la the_o high_a degree_n where_o also_o the_o 1._o presbyterium_fw-la spatio_fw-la inferiori_fw-la &_o ibiin_n 1._o circuitu_fw-la ejusdem_fw-la 1._o episcopi_fw-la cathedra_fw-la eminentiori_fw-la loco_fw-la si_fw-la episcopalis_fw-la 2._o aliorum_fw-la etiam_fw-la presbyterorum_fw-la â—edes_fw-la &_o exedrae_n 3._o diaconorum_fw-la subsellia_fw-la 2._o meâ—io_fw-la laici_fw-la fideles_fw-la ad_fw-la participandum_fw-la sacra_fw-la mysteria_fw-la admissi_fw-la 2._o
name_n of_o daniel_n and_o his_o fellow_n when_o he_o consecrate_v they_o to_o his_o idol_n service_n dan._n 1._o 7._o 2._o the_o turk_n do_v by_o their_o christian_a renegado_n and_o their_o janissary_n 3._o the_o pope_n do_v usual_o change_v their_o name_n at_o entrance_n to_o the_o papacy_n 4._o king_n of_o scotland_n have_v do_v ominis_fw-la causâ_fw-la change_v their_o name_n one_o for_o another_o as_o john_n to_o robert_n 5._o queen_n of_o england_n many_o before_o the_o conquest_n take_v the_o name_n of_o algive_v in_o honour_n of_o a_o worthy_a queen_n of_o that_o name_n so_o do_v the_o caesar_n from_o julius_n caesar_n and_o divers_z other_o 28._o how_o if_o for_o any_o evil_a intention_n it_o be_v unlawful_a and_o aggravate_v according_a to_o the_o quality_n of_o the_o offence_n and_o villainy_n intend_v 29._o who_o have_v power_n to_o change_v name_n the_o same_o that_o have_v power_n to_o impose_v they_o 30._o who_o be_v they_o superior_n as_o parent_n or_o one_o self_n so_o god_n give_v adam_n his_o name_n adam_n name_v his_o wife_n eva_n and_o give_v name_n to_o all_o creature_n eva_n name_v her_o son_n cain_n rachel_n hers_z benoni_n who_o jacob_n name_v again_o benjamin_n the_o angel_n from_o god_n and_o zachary_n john_n the_o baptist_n the_o angel_n gabriel_n from_o god_n jesus_n before_o conceive_v in_o the_o womb_n 31._o how_o for_o alteration_n of_o they_o so_o also_o abram_n call_v abraham_n by_o god_n sarai_n sarah_n jacob_n israel_n benoni_n benjamin_n by_o jacob_n simon_n also_o peter_n by_o christ_n saint_n john_n baptist_n name_n by_o his_o father_n change_v naomi_n say_v of_o herself_o call_v i_o marah_n the_o pope_n do_v usual_o change_v their_o name_n and_o father_n may_v change_v their_o child_n with_o diseretion_n or_o on_o good_a occasion_n if_o they_o mislike_v they_o 32._o be_v it_o not_o a_o falsehood_n or_o lie_n to_o change_v one_o name_n no_o for_o superior_n and_o one_o self_n have_v such_o power_n &_o authority_n over_o the_o name_n on_o good_a occasion_n 33._o how_o in_o do_v ill_a or_o mischief_n then_o it_o be_v not_o only_o a_o falsehood_n or_o lie_n but_o a_o mischievous_a and_o malicious_a lie_n or_o otherwise_o capital_a according_a to_o the_o nature_n and_o quality_n of_o the_o offence_n and_o villainy_n thereby_o intend_v against_o any_o else_o a_o equivocation_n or_o imposture_n and_o so_o a_o offence_n and_o heinous_a sin_n before_o god_n and_o man_n 34._o how_o the_o conceal_n of_o one_o name_n according_a to_o the_o former_a lawful_a and_o tolerable_a on_o good_a occasion_n as_o in_o danger_n of_o life_n or_o other_o eminent_a peril_n or_o inconveniency_n so_o beza_n that_o silence_v his_o own_o name_n write_v a_o treatise_n in_o nath_n neskius_fw-la name_n bucer_n of_o aretius_n fellinus_n with_o less_o envy_n to_o be_v read_v of_o other_o so_o in_o ancient_a story_n many_o as_o saint_n athanasius_n in_o danger_n of_o kill_v silence_v his_o name_n and_o saint_n paul_n suppose_v silence_v his_o in_o the_o epist._n to_o the_o hebrew_n to_o be_v read_v with_o less_o envy_n or_o prejudice_n by_o his_o countryman_n who_o hate_v his_o person_n as_o be_v see_v in_o his_o story_n 35._o the_o occasion_n than_o ought_v to_o be_v good_a of_o the_o change_n and_o conceal_v of_o one_o name_n yes_o or_o else_o it_o argue_v lightness_n or_o rashness_n and_o folly_n if_o not_o worse_o 36._o name_n be_v also_o impose_v for_o some_o good_a reason_n and_o occasion_n as_o well_o as_o distinction_n it_o be_v apparent_o see_v in_o all_o the_o chief_a and_o the_o best_a of_o the_o ancient_n and_o especial_o in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n so_o adam_n earth_n eva_n mother_n of_o the_o live_n noah_n rest_n abraham_n israel_n david_n belove_v solomon_n peaceful_a jesus_n a_o saviour_n and_o our_o christian_a name_n for_o that_o bless_a hope_n we_o have_v in_o christ_n our_o saviour_n 37._o what_o then_o do_v thou_o particular_o mind_n by_o thy_o christian_a name_n my_o christian_a duty_n call_v and_o profession_n 38._o as_o how_o as_o 1._o my_o duty_n to_o god_n my_o heavenly_a father_n the_o church_n my_o mother_n christ_n my_o saviour_n and_o all_o the_o faithful_a my_o brethren_n and_o kindred_n in_o the_o flesh_n and_o more_o especial_o in_o he_o 2._o my_o call_n to_o this_o happy_a estate_n begin_v in_o baptism_n where_o i_o receive_v this_o name_n 3._o my_o profession_n of_o this_o faith_n then_o promise_v for_o i_o at_o baptism_n by_o they_o that_o give_v i_o this_o name_n sect_n 3._o quest._n 2._o the_o imposition_n of_o the_o name_n and_o benefit_n thereof_o authority_n of_o such_o imposer_n of_o the_o name_n with_o the_o ancient_a and_o laudable_a use_n in_o the_o church_n and_o therefore_o retain_v of_o take_v new_a or_o keep_v the_o old_a name_n in_o and_o after_o baptism_n of_o the_o new_a name_n receive_v in_o baptism_n and_o for_o that_o compare_v with_o circumcision_n divers_a instance_n to_o the_o contrary_a and_o reason_n of_o they_o the_o general_a and_o receive_a use_n now_o and_o reason_n of_o it_o why_o child_n baptize_v as_o in_o imitation_n of_o circumcision_n and_o from_o christ_n example_n of_o receive_v they_o the_o covenant_n also_o pertain_v to_o they_o and_o they_o can_v never_o be_v too_o soon_o present_v to_o god_n this_o be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o salvation_n and_o way_n to_o heaven_n how_o faith_n require_v with_o baptism_n and_o in_o very_a infant_n of_o faithful_a parent_n and_o in_o the_o bosom_n of_o the_o church_n charity_n bind_v we_o to_o do_v and_o think_v the_o best_a we_o can_v of_o all_o so_o the_o new_a christian_a use_n and_o benefit_n of_o baptism_n further_o describe_v as_o thereby_o make_v a_o member_n of_o christ_n the_o member_n of_o christ_n mystical_a bodyâ—_n and_o the_o difference_n and_o degree_n of_o they_o as_o in_o a_o well_o govern_v commonwealth_n the_o like_a to_o be_v seone_fw-mi the_o profit_n of_o be_v christ_n member_n that_o we_o thereby_o become_v best_o the_o child_n of_o god_n how_o christ_n angel_n man_n and_o all_o creature_n son_n of_o god_n the_o elect_a and_o their_o hope_n and_o preeminence_n the_o fall_a angel_n and_o their_o loss_n and_o misery_n how_o work_v require_v as_o sign_n of_o son_n and_o heir_n not_o cause_n of_o inheritance_n the_o lawyer_n question_n discuss_v and_o how_o heaven_n a_o inheritance_n or_o kingdom_n and_o the_o excellency_n of_o that_o inheritance_n 1._o who_o give_v you_o this_o name_n my_o godfather_n and_o godmother_n who_o be_v my_o surety_n to_o god_n in_o receive_v his_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o promise_v and_o undertake_v covenant_n on_o my_o part_n to_o be_v perform_v 2._o when_o be_v it_o in_o my_o baptism_n at_o the_o font_n solemn_o before_o god_n and_o the_o congregation_n 3._o what_o benefit_n thereby_o i_o be_v thereby_o make_v a_o member_n of_o christ_n the_o child_n of_o god_n inheritor_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n 4._o why_o do_v you_o call_v the_o surety_n godfather_n and_o godmother_n because_o between_o god_n and_o i_o for_o my_o good_a they_o do_v undertake_v such_o thing_n for_o i_o and_o in_o my_o name_n that_o i_o shall_v have_v do_v myself_o if_o i_o have_v be_v able_a 5._o what_o authority_n have_v they_o for_o it_o the_o ancient_a use_n and_o institution_n of_o the_o church_n and_o primitive_a time_n continue_v to_o our_o day_n the_o order_n of_o the_o present_a church_n and_o time_n concur_v with_o the_o bond_n of_o charity_n do_v good_a for_o one_o another_o and_o at_o the_o request_n of_o my_o natural_a parent_n 6._o be_v it_o a_o ancient_a use_n or_o custom_n yes_o as_o use_v near_o from_o the_o apostle_n time_n it_o appear_v in_o the_o ecclesiastical_a history_n and_o decretal_n as_o higinus_n bishop_n and_o martyr_n in_o the_o 5._o decretal_a mention_v so_o in_o our_o church_n from_o the_o first_o plantation_n of_o faith_n here_o even_o adulti_fw-la those_o of_o year_n have_v godfather_n as_o appear_v by_o cunigil_n king_n of_o west_n saxon_n baptize_v by_o birinus_fw-la who_o father_n in_o law_n and_o godfather_n king_n oswald_n be_v 7._o but_o how_o have_v godfather_n authority_n to_o name_v the_o child_n at_o the_o request_n of_o the_o parent_n who_o have_v the_o absolute_a authority_n to_o name_v it_o 8._o be_v the_o parent_n hereby_o bar_v no_o it_o be_v likely_a as_o they_o request_v the_o surety_n and_o that_o they_o do_v it_o so_o at_o their_o request_n and_o in_o love_n that_o they_o have_v the_o great_a stroke_n and_o it_o appear_v the_o priest_n be_v go_v before_o at_o the_o church_n door_n to_o ask_v the_o name_n of_o the_o parent_n 9_o how_o then_o be_v it_o say_v the_o godfather_n do_v it_o or_o be_v require_v to_o name_v it_o for_o public_a testification_n of_o it_o so_o they_o do_v it_o and_o that_o most_o public_o and_o solemn_o by_o
spirit_n 72._o how_o be_v god_n will_v know_v as_o it_o be_v reveal_v in_o his_o holy_a word_n 73._o where_o be_v that_o word_n contain_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n 74._o what_o be_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n the_o law_n of_o god_n give_v to_o we_o and_o his_o will_n in_o general_a as_o before_o mention_v for_o the_o moral_a part_n thereof_o more_o particular_o express_v in_o the_o ten_o commandment_n hereafter_o recite_v 75._o how_o long_o oblige_v to_o this_o duty_n and_o diligence_n so_o long_o as_o we_o have_v any_o be_v all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n 76._o why_o so_o because_o from_o he_o we_o have_v receive_v our_o life_n and_o be_v and_o so_o to_o his_o honour_n ought_v all_o to_o be_v refer_v 77._o how_o all_o our_o day_n whether_o of_o prosperity_n in_o praise_n or_o adversity_n in_o patience_n to_o give_v he_o thanks_n and_o submit_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o his_o holy_a will_n and_o pleasure_n 78._o how_o life_n whether_o our_o natural_a life_n so_o right_o understand_v or_o life_n of_o grace_n in_o god_n church_n and_o service_n as_o well_o apply_v that_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n here_o may_v be_v a_o entrance_n to_o the_o life_n of_o glory_n hereafter_o 79._o be_v this_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o surety_n promise_v it_o be_v into_o these_o three_o part_n distribute_v viz._n 1._o our_o repentance_n to_o forsake_v and_o renounce_v all_o evil_a the_o devil_n world_n and_o the_o flesh._n 2._o our_o faith_n to_o believe_v all_o the_o article_n of_o our_o christian_a faith_n 3._o our_o obedience_n to_o keep_v and_o walk_v in_o god_n holy_a will_n and_o his_o commandment_n all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n sect_n 5._o the_o four_o question_n our_o christian_a resolution_n to_o perform_v the_o vow_n make_v for_o we_o in_o baptism_n and_o how_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o perform_v and_o that_o many_o way_n in_o common_a morality_n conscience_n and_o reason_n law_n and_o religion_n since_o for_o our_o so_o apparent_a 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seek_v the_o law_n at_o their_o mouth_n they_o to_o set_v it_o forth_o and_o the_o truth_n both_o by_o their_o life_n and_o doctrine_n 42._o how_o be_v the_o law_n write_v or_o deliver_v deliver_v by_o the_o mouth_n and_o write_v by_o the_o finger_n of_o god_n to_o show_v the_o holiness_n and_o perfection_n of_o the_o same_o 43._o wherein_o write_v both_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n as_o their_o duty_n to_o show_v it_o natural_a as_o also_o moral_a and_o so_o perpetual_a both_o in_o the_o table_n of_o stone_n and_o that_o twice_o by_o he_o to_o show_v it_o doctrinal_a as_o well_o as_o natural_a and_o moral_a and_o so_o to_o be_v read_v for_o instruction_n and_o preserve_v to_o perpetuity_n to_o all_o generation_n 44._o how_o twice_o write_v in_o the_o first_o table_n break_v by_o moses_n represent_v the_o frail_a heart_n of_o flesh_n in_o which_o it_o be_v write_v corrupt_v by_o their_o own_o invention_n as_o the_o israelite_n be_v when_o moses_n so_o break_v they_o by_o their_o own_o idolatry_n and_o abomination_n in_o the_o other_o two_o table_n prepare_v again_o by_o moses_n to_o show_v the_o confirmation_n of_o they_o to_o perpetuity_n and_o be_v restore_v and_o so_o lay_v up_o in_o the_o ark_n of_o the_o testimony_n and_o sanctum_fw-la sanctorum_fw-la to_o be_v preserve_v and_o fulfil_v in_o christ._n 45._o why_o write_v in_o two_o table_n to_o show_v the_o distinction_n of_o the_o duty_n in_o they_o contain_v to_o god_n in_o the_o first_o to_o man_n in_o the_o second_o table_n the_o perfection_n of_o their_o number_n also_o point_v at_o the_o perfection_n both_o of_o the_o lawgiver_n and_o law_n and_o so_o the_o ten_o commandment_n sect_n 2._o quest._n 8._o concern_v the_o commandment_n and_o first_o of_o the_o preface_n etc._n etc._n the_o several_a preface_n to_o the_o commandment_n three_o of_o they_o as_o first_o of_o the_o child_n answ_o to_o the_o 8._o quest_n wherein_o the_o authentical_a unchangeableness_n author_n and_o authority_n god_n speak_v and_o say_v autograph_n in_o exod._n and_o the_o table_n and_o other_o circumstance_n thereof_o expend_v and_o why_o it_o be_v call_v moses_n law_n and_o the_o word_n double_v of_o speak_v and_o say_v so_o moses_n preface_n second_o analyse_v three_o the_o preface_n of_o god_n himself_o be_v both_o a_o reason_n and_o to_o this_o first_o and_o all_o the_o other_o commandment_n wherein_o to_o be_v observe_v the_o author_n and_o so_o his_o authority_n his_o name_n by_o himself_o utter_v to_o show_v his_o awful_a majesty_n his_o attribute_n call_v his_o almighty_a power_n as_o well_o as_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n to_o mind_n and_o so_o his_o action_n of_o save_v and_o deliverance_n from_o egypt_n and_o the_o house_n of_o bondage_n literal_o by_o the_o jew_n and_o spiritual_o by_o we_o to_o be_v understand_v whence_o his_o honour_n fear_v and_o reverence_n with_o our_o duty_n and_o obedience_n be_v powerful_a enforce_v of_o the_o true_a and_o right_o understand_v the_o law_n and_o how_o we_o ought_v to_o be_v affect_v in_o soul_n and_o spirit_n towards_o it_o be_v of_o so_o divine_a and_o spiritual_a a_o sense_n sablimate_n above_o and_o beyond_o the_o bare_a letter_n and_o so_o divers_a prime_n necessary_a in_o number_n five_o propound_v for_o the_o better_a and_o more_o spiritual_a meaning_n understanding_n and_o interpretation_n of_o the_o same_o with_o the_o exposition_n of_o the_o same_o as_o else_o the_o contraction_n of_o they_o to_o a_o less_o or_o few_o number_n and_o some_o other_o less_o prime_a rule_n pertain_v more_o to_o the_o comparison_n of_o the_o commandment_n and_o table_n so_o refer_v to_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o second_o table_n 1._o you_o signify_v ten_o commandment_n which_o be_v they_o the_o same_o which_o god_n speak_v in_o the_o twenty_o chapter_n of_o exodus_fw-la say_v i_o be_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n etc._n etc._n 2._o what_o observe_v you_o here_o a_o twofold_a preface_n and_o then_o the_o commandment_n 3._o what_o threefold_a preface_n of_o moses_n intimate_v in_o his_o 20._o chapter_n where_o he_o say_v god_n speak_v all_o these_o word_n say_v of_o god_n immediate_o prefix_v to_o the_o commandment_n i_o be_o the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n 4._o what_o be_v in_o that_o first_o preface_n the_o authentical_a substance_n and_o sum_n of_o it_o be_v the_o very_a same_o that_o be_v 1._o both_o write_v 1._o by_o god_n in_o fleshly_a table_n the_o heart_n in_o the_o first_o table_n resemble_v the_o break_a pitcher_n man_n heart_n in_o the_o second_o table_n restore_v and_o preserve_v in_o the_o ark_n 2._o by_o his_o spirit_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a willing_o to_o do_v they_o 2._o speak_v by_o god_n himself_o upon_o mount_n sinai_n in_o terrible_a manner_n out_o of_o the_o cloud_n and_o fire_n record_v by_o his_o servant_n moses_n 3._o deliver_v so_o to_o the_o israelite_n in_o that_o majestic_a and_o glorious_a manner_n 4._o authorize_v by_o god_n so_o write_v speak_v and_o command_v they_o say_v i_o be_o etc._n etc._n 5._o how_o collect_v you_o this_o as_o plain_o express_v in_o that_o first_o place_n where_o 1._o the_o appearance_n authentical_a the_o very_a same_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2._o author_n god_n thus_o divers_a way_n divulge_v it_o 3._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o speak_v it_o above_o all_o other_o scripture_n with_o a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 4._o autogragh_fw-mi the_o table_n with_o the_o finger_n of_o god_n write_v and_o it_o record_v in_o that_o 20._o chapter_n of_o exodus_fw-la and_o also_o deut._n 5._o 3._o authority_n establish_v command_v it_o and_o say_v 6._o how_o be_v it_o say_v the_o same_o as_o it_o be_v not_o only_o the_o same_o in_o substance_n and_o effect_n but_o the_o very_a same_o in_o
supply_n of_o grace_n 23._o how_o be_v he_o say_v to_o be_v in_o heaven_n as_o in_o his_o throne_n and_o palace_n of_o glory_n and_o whence_o he_o be_v see_v especial_o to_o manifest_v the_o same_o both_o in_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n 24_o how_o his_o glory_n see_v or_o manifest_v there_o 1._o in_o the_o inferior_a heaven_n by_o who_o excellent_a creature_n sun_n and_o host_n there_o as_o the_o heaven_n declare_v the_o glory_n etc._n etc._n psal._n 19_o 2._o in_o the_o three_o heaven_n where_o be_v manifest_v his_o bless_a vision_n and_o fruition_n to_o the_o saint_n and_o holy_a angel_n 3._o in_o the_o heaven_n of_o his_o church_n where_o manifest_v to_o his_o saint_n on_o earth_n and_o those_o that_o excel_v in_o virtue_n 25._o how_o else_o be_v it_o manifest_v thence_o 1._o as_o his_o almighty_a power_n be_v chief_o see_v by_o his_o great_a work_n and_o influence_n of_o goodness_n thence_o 2._o as_o his_o al-presence_n shadow_v in_o the_o alcover_a heaven_n universal_a architecture_n 3._o as_o his_o alsufficiency_n to_o himself_o and_o all_o his_o creature_n signify_v by_o that_o universal_a cover_n 4._o as_o his_o all-seeing_a knowledge_n by_o that_o universal_a compass_n of_o the_o curtain_n or_o canopy_n and_o light_n of_o heaven_n and_o so_o 5._o his_o omniscence_n omnisufficiencie_n omnipresence_n and_o omnipotence_n lively_o shadow_v and_o represent_v in_o the_o heaven_n and_o as_o his_o purity_n &_o holiness_n represent_v in_o the_o purity_n and_o brightness_n of_o they_o and_o his_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n also_o from_o thence_o 26._o how_o his_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n manifest_v thence_o 1._o in_o the_o sign_n and_o wonder_n show_v thence_o to_o the_o terror_n of_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o earth_n 2._o in_o the_o lightning_n and_o thunder_n storm_n and_o tempest_n cause_v fear_n and_o amazement_n and_o often_o destruction_n 3._o in_o the_o cloud_n and_o rain_n as_o in_o noah_n flood_n sometime_o bring_v and_o threaten_a devastation_n 4._o in_o the_o distinguish_a day_n and_o night_n time_n and_o season_n by_o the_o light_n and_o revolution_n of_o heaven_n 5._o in_o the_o influence_n of_o goodness_n into_o inferior_a thing_n as_o gracious_a dew_n from_o heaven_n 27._o how_o be_v he_o then_o by_o we_o conceive_v to_o be_v in_o heaven_n 1._o in_o the_o heaven_n of_o sanctify_a soul_n by_o his_o grace_n 2._o in_o the_o heaven_n of_o his_o church_n by_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n 3._o in_o the_o heaven_n of_o visible_a heaven_n by_o his_o power_n and_o declaration_n of_o his_o glory_n 4._o in_o the_o heaven_n of_o superior_a heaven_n his_o court_n and_o palace_n in_o excellent_a glory_n with_o his_o heavenly_a courtier_n saint_n and_o angel_n 5._o in_o the_o heaven_n of_o high_a heaven_n dwell_v in_o inaccessible_a light_n and_o glory_n 28._o be_v he_o not_o then_o on_o earth_n not_o to_o be_v think_v that_o he_o be_v absent_a any_o where_o that_o fill_v all_o place_n by_o his_o powerful_a presence_n in_o who_o we_o live_v and_o move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v and_o though_o heaven_n his_o throne_n yet_o earth_n his_o footstool_n and_o both_o heaven_n and_o earth_n fill_v with_o his_o goodness_n and_o glory_n who_o both_o here_o and_o in_o heaven_n guide_v and_o govern_v all_o thing_n 29._o why_o say_v we_o then_o so_o particular_o in_o heaven_n because_o that_o in_o most_o eminency_n the_o heaven_n be_v his_o throne_n or_o seat_n and_o palace_n of_o glory_n and_o for_o our_o understanding_n as_o earthly_a king_n his_o image_n have_v palace_n of_o state_n to_o show_v their_o magnificence_n so_o this_o heavenly_a emperor_n have_v that_o his_o celestial_a palace_n wherein_o be_v most_o perspicuous_o above_o all_o other_o place_n manifest_v his_o glorious_a majesty_n 30._o what_o more_o learn_v we_o hence_o 1._o the_o greatness_n of_o comfort_n and_o confidence_n that_o we_o shall_v have_v in_o our_o heavenly_a father_n 2._o the_o height_n of_o our_o godly_a ambition_n to_o be_v worthy_a son_n of_o this_o our_o heavenly_a heaven_n father_n 3._o the_o fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o gladness_n from_o consideration_n of_o the_o excellency_n of_o this_o our_o heavenly_a father_n above_o all_o earthly_a father_n and_o this_o our_o king_n above_o all_o other_o earthly_a king_n and_o emperor_n 31._o how_o be_v this_o especial_a comfort_n confidence_n or_o joy_n as_o our_o heavenly_a father_n have_v heavenly_a blessing_n and_o inheritance_n to_o give_v we_o and_o do_v love_v his_o above_o all_o earthly_a father_n love_n who_o love_v but_o blind_o ignorant_o and_o imperfect_o and_o he_o eternal_o without_o end_n or_o imperfection_n he_o have_v all_o power_n and_o all_o king_n but_o worm_n in_o comparison_n of_o he_o and_o like_o the_o dust_n under_o his_o foot_n yea_o satan_n and_o all_o enemy_n tremble_v before_o he_o who_o be_v able_a to_o defend_v his_o from_o all_o adversary_n and_o this_o our_o prayer_n be_v our_o speech_n to_o salute_v this_o our_o father_n who_o be_v thereby_o assure_o know_v our_o god_n and_o father_n as_o we_o more_o familiar_o admit_v into_o his_o presence_n to_o speak_v to_o he_o and_o so_o often_o to_o salute_v he_o in_o that_o heavenly_a language_n 32._o but_o if_o we_o be_v his_o what_o need_v we_o often_o pray_v so_o much_o the_o more_o 1._o to_o show_v our_o duty_n and_o love_n to_o his_o honour_n 2._o to_o approve_v ourselves_o thereby_o in_o his_o favour_n so_o often_o and_o ordinary_o even_o here_o admit_v into_o his_o presence_n 3._o to_o pay_v our_o duty_n that_o we_o owe_v of_o blessing_n praise_n and_o thankfulness_n the_o tribute_n of_o our_o soul_n 4._o to_o renew_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o clothe_v we_o in_o christ_n garment_n and_o justice_n more_o full_o 5._o to_o reach_v out_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n thereby_o continual_o to_o receive_v new_a blessing_n 33._o what_o if_o we_o neglect_v it_o we_o not_o only_o show_v ourselves_o unworthy_a of_o blessing_n but_o to_o have_v no_o faith_n and_o not_o to_o be_v son_n that_o desire_v not_o our_o father_n honour_n nor_o to_o receive_v blessing_n from_o he_o for_o if_o we_o will_v not_o 1._o offer_v ourselves_o in_o his_o presence_n 2._o speak_v to_o he_o by_o confession_n 3._o ask_v he_o blessing_n by_o prayer_n 4._o salute_v he_o in_o praise_n 5._o reach_v out_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n to_o receive_v blessing_n 6._o ask_v or_o speak_v for_o clothing_n or_o meat_n medicine_n or_o help_n cordial_n or_o other_o comfort_n in_o our_o father_n hand_n and_o gift_n shall_v we_o not_o show_v ourselves_o most_o unworthy_a of_o any_o blessing_n and_o worthy_a to_o be_v blot_v out_o of_o his_o favour_n in_o consideration_n of_o which_o we_o ought_v often_o thus_o to_o pray_v as_o we_o be_v teach_v our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n 34._o what_o far_a exposition_n may_v you_o make_v hereof_o in_o consideration_n how_o this_o preface_n be_v apply_v to_o the_o whole_a trinity_n not_o only_o in_o general_a as_o one_o god_n in_o essence_n but_o in_o particular_a intimate_v according_a to_o their_o person_n as_o by_o 1._o father_n remember_v the_o first_o person_n in_o trinity_n both_o to_o christ_n and_o all_o we_o a_o father_n 2._o our_o represent_v he_o in_o who_o god_n be_v make_v our_o father_n christ_n our_o brother_n mediator_n judge_n saviour_n and_o redeemer_n 3._o which_o art_n in_o heaven_n intimate_v the_o holy_a ghost_n inhabit_v the_o saint_n or_o god_n presence_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n in_o his_o holy_a heaven_n both_o his_o 1._o saint_n and_o their_o soul_n by_o his_o grace_n conscience_n by_o sanctification_n 2._o his_o church_n on_o earth_n by_o his_o mercy_n and_o consolation_n 3._o his_o church_n above_o by_o his_o glorious_a visitation_n and_o continual_a comfort_n thus_o understand_v particular_o one_o god_n in_o three_o person_n father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n by_o these_o word_n our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n 35._o what_o follow_v after_o this_o preface_n in_o the_o second_o place_n the_o petition_n of_o the_o lord_n prayer_n sect_n 4._o the_o three_o former_a petition_n of_o etc._n etc._n the_o analysis_n and_o general_a distinction_n of_o all_o the_o six_o petition_n with_o the_o order_n of_o they_o and_o reason_n of_o the_o same_o this_o prayer_n be_v so_o excellent_a as_o in_o it_o comprehend_v the_o substance_n of_o all_o prayer_n and_o all_o the_o sort_n and_o part_n of_o they_o the_o number_n of_o the_o petition_n and_o quality_n thereof_o the_o 1._o petition_n for_o god_n glory_n why_o fit_a so_n first_o to_o be_v pace_v the_o part_n of_o this_o petition_n what_o mean_v by_o the_o name_n of_o god_n express_v in_o the_o three_o commandment_n and_o what_o also_o by_o sanctify_v his_o name_n and_o how_o to_o be_v perform_v by_o we_o in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_v respective_o all_o of_o they_o and_o so_o to_o be_v hallow_v
o_o lord_n take_v evil_a out_o of_o our_o way_n and_o remove_v all_o lie_a lip_n and_o deceitful_a tongue_n and_o keep_v we_o from_o blasphemy_n and_o all_o curse_a speak_v and_o whatsoever_o may_v pollute_v we_o or_o profane_v thy_o holy_a and_o sacred_a name_n that_o aught_o to_o be_v sanctify_v 4._o in_o our_o thanksgiving_n for_o all_o grace_n reeceive_v so_o o_o lord_n we_o remember_v those_o blessing_n bestow_v on_o our_o soul_n that_o we_o do_v desire_v thy_o glory_n or_o in_o any_o measure_n perform_v the_o same_o other_o that_o o_o lord_n many_o on_o earth_n do_v with_o we_o sanctify_v thy_o name_n show_v thy_o praise_n and_o so_o consort_v with_o those_o holy_a quire_n in_o the_o heaven_n that_o do_v ever_o sing_v thy_o honour_n our_o bless_a hope_n of_o continuance_n for_o ever_o in_o that_o holy_a course_n of_o sanctify_v thy_o name_n and_o that_o confidence_n of_o that_o thy_o grace_n 7._o how_o in_o the_o second_o petition_n 1._o in_o our_o confession_n of_o god_n glory_n 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be_v create_v our_o duty_n that_o it_o be_v just_a and_o meet_v that_o we_o and_o all_o creature_n shall_v obey_v thy_o will_n and_o conform_v ourselves_o unto_o it_o in_o our_o defect_n that_o we_o have_v be_v too_o negligent_a and_o disobedient_a child_n and_o have_v go_v astray_o from_o our_o mother_n womb_n it_o be_v too_o apparent_a and_o we_o lament_v the_o same_o 2._o in_o our_o request_n and_o intercession_n for_o ourselves_o and_o other_o lord_n let_v thy_o secret_n will_v be_v do_v according_a to_o thy_o good_a pleasure_n and_o thy_o revealed_z will_v so_o likewise_o by_o we_o and_o all_o creature_n with_o ready_a cheerful_a and_o willing_a obedience_n here_o on_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n 3._o deprecation_n remove_v o_o lord_n all_o obstacle_n both_o of_o our_o stubborn_a and_o uncircumcised_a heart_n and_o whatsoever_o be_v displease_v to_o thou_o either_o in_o we_o or_o the_o world_n as_o all_o sin_n and_o disobedience_n 4._o thanksgiving_n for_o ourselves_o and_o that_o measure_n of_o obedience_n which_o we_o be_v enable_v unto_o and_o for_o thy_o will_n accomplish_v in_o we_o for_o our_o good_a other_o in_o the_o like_a sort_n that_o do_v thy_o will_n or_o patient_o suffer_v the_o same_o and_o that_o thy_o saint_n do_v it_o jo_o full_o our_o hope_n and_o assurance_n that_o it_o shall_v be_v fulfil_v by_o we_o and_o in_o we_o to_o our_o comfort_n though_o less_o perspicuous_o here_o yet_o more_o perfect_o hereafter_o in_o heaven_n 9_o how_o in_o the_o four_o petition_n 1._o in_o our_o confession_n of_o 1._o god_n bounty_n that_o thou_o o_o lord_n open_v thy_o hand_n and_o fille_v all_o thing_n live_v with_o good_a feed_v the_o hungry_a the_o lion_n and_o young_a raven_n that_o call_v upon_o thou_o clothe_v the_o lily_n and_o refresh_a all_o thing_n with_o thy_o goodness_n 2._o our_o duty_n to_o look_v up_o to_o thou_o the_o spring_n of_o all_o comfort_n and_o fountain_n of_o live_a water_n 3._o our_o neglect_n that_o o_o lord_n we_o 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comfort_n receive_v both_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n 2._o for_o our_o hope_n and_o assurance_n of_o his_o favour_n and_o continuance_n of_o all_o blessing_n that_o o_o lord_n we_o and_o all_o that_o be_v thou_o may_v be_v sure_a we_o shall_v want_v no_o manner_n of_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a for_o body_n or_o soul_n and_o we_o do_v therefore_o praise_v thou_o and_o will_v ever_o sing_v of_o thy_o mercy_n 10._o how_o in_o the_o five_o petition_n 1._o confession_n of_o god_n mercy_n that_o there_o be_v mercy_n with_o thou_o o_o lord_n and_o plenteous_a redemption_n and_o therefore_o thou_o shall_v be_v fear_v and_o thou_o o_o lord_n only_o can_v absolute_o forgive_v sin_n 2._o confession_n of_o our_o duty_n that_o we_o shall_v fly_v to_o the_o shadow_n of_o thy_o wing_n for_o mercy_n to_o cover_v our_o transgression_n and_o we_o ought_v to_o forgive_v our_o enemy_n 3._o our_o neglect_n that_o 1._o o_o lord_n we_o have_v go_v astray_o every_o way_n from_o thou_o and_o have_v not_o hearken_v to_o thy_o law_n and_o we_o be_v miserable_a sinner_n 2._o our_o neglect_n that_o we_o have_v not_o seek_v thou_o or_o thy_o mercy_n betimes_o we_o have_v not_o repent_v as_o we_o ought_v we_o lament_v both_o our_o sin_n and_o unrepentance_n 3._o our_o neglect_n that_o we_o have_v not_o be_v merciful_a as_o we_o ought_v to_o be_v the_o better_a assure_a and_o prepare_v for_o mercy_n etc._n etc._n ii_o in_o our_o request_n and_o intercession_n lord_n forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n our_o sin_n and_o ignorances_n our_o infirmity_n and_o presumption_n our_o unrepentant_a and_o unmerciful_a behaviour_n as_o we_o desire_v that_o we_o may_v have_v thy_o grace_n more_o free_o hereafter_o to_o perform_v these_o thing_n and_o so_o o_o lord_n make_v we_o to_o forgive_v other_o that_o we_o may_v be_v forgive_v iii_o deprecation_n take_v from_o we_o o_o lord_n our_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n and_o give_v we_o heart_n of_o flesh_n that_o we_o may_v obey_v thou_o repent_v we_o of_o our_o sin_n and_o forgive_v other_o as_o we_o hope_v for_o forgiveness_n from_o thou_o remove_v sin_n and_o all_o obstacle_n of_o mercy_n or_o penitence_n all_o unmercifulnesse_n and_o impenitence_n iv._o thanksgiving_n 1._o for_o god_n mercy_n that_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v so_o ready_a to_o forgive_v more_o than_o we_o to_o ask_v 2._o for_o his_o grace_n that_o he_o have_v promise_v and_o assure_v we_o his_o mercy_n in_o christ_n and_o have_v so_o forgive_v &_o seal_v to_o we_o his_o forgiune_n of_o our_o many_o misdeed_n 3._o for_o that_o measure_n of_o grace_n and_o repentance_n give_v we_o to_o fly_v from_o sin_n desire_v repentance_n show_v mercy_n 4._o for_o our_o hope_n and_o assurance_n of_o his_o mercy_n to_o ourselves_o and_o other_o and_o all_o grace_n
prophet_n and_o holy_a man_n that_o have_v be_v since_o the_o world_n begin_v to_o who_o the_o promise_n still_o make_v or_o confirm_v 38._o who_o be_v the_o mediator_n in_o that_o christ_n one_o and_o the_o same_o for_o ever_o though_o moses_n the_o type_n of_o christ_n then_o see_v in_o his_o stead_n to_o stand_v between_o god_n and_o the_o people_n and_o make_v atonement_n yet_o christ_n so_o in_o moses_n and_o to_o the_o father_n in_o many_o type_n and_o shadow_n show_v and_o to_o be_v see_v and_o mediator_n for_o all_o flesh_n with_o the_o father_n now_o eternal_o 39_o who_o the_o author_n in_o the_o new_a testament_n god_n the_o father_n also_o in_o christ_n the_o mediator_n promiser_n and_o testator_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o blessing_n to_o all_o his_o people_n that_o observe_v his_o law_n 40._o who_o the_o other_o party_n all_o the_o faithful_a his_o people_n on_o their_o part_n promise_v to_o observe_v his_o law_n especial_o that_o royal_a law_n of_o love_n by_o which_o 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apostle_n and_o apostolical_a writer_n record_v it_o by_o the_o assistance_n of_o one_o and_o the_o same_o spirit_n the_o enditer_n who_o also_o testify_v the_o same_o by_o continual_a witness_n and_o evidence_n of_o power_n unto_o salvation_n to_o the_o elect._n 44._o how_o sign_v with_o his_o blood_n on_o the_o cross_n on_o mount_n calvarie_n 45._o how_o deliver_v to_o his_o church_n the_o apostle_n for_o they_o and_o their_o successor_n to_o preach_v &_o teach_v interpret_v &_o keep_v the_o same_o for_o the_o use_n of_o the_o faithful_a to_o the_o world_n end_n 46._o what_o witness_n beside_o a_o cloud_n of_o witness_n then_o present_a and_o eye-witness_n of_o it_o thousand_o else_o of_o glorious_a martyr_n and_o confessor_n throughout_o all_o age_n testify_v the_o invincible_a truth_n with_o utmost_a endeavour_n and_o dear_a blood_n in_o the_o power_n and_o evidence_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n 47._o how_o seal_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n to_o the_o heart_n and_o soul_n of_o the_o elect_n in_o those_o visible_a sign_n or_o seal_n the_o sacrament_n represent_v his_o grace_n as_o engrave_v in_o they_o and_o presenting_z or_o convey_v and_o confirm_v the_o same_o to_o their_o soul_n 48._o what_o grace_n in_o the_o sacrament_n answerable_a to_o their_o nature_n the_o promise_n in_o the_o covenant_n and_o intent_n of_o the_o former_a sacrament_n in_o baptism_n the_o wash_v of_o the_o soul_n from_o sin_n admission_n into_o the_o church_n new_a birth_n and_o life_n in_o christ._n lord_n supper_n the_o nourishment_n of_o we_o in_o the_o church_n strengthen_v our_o soul_n in_o the_o faith_n feed_v on_o christ_n the_o bread_n of_o life_n and_o in_o remembrance_n of_o his_o death_n a_o mortify_v our_o earthly_a member_n by_o repentance_n and_o a_o quicken_a of_o we_o in_o the_o spirit_n in_o he_o raise_v from_o death_n to_o life_n and_o by_o he_o live_v 49._o what_o be_v this_o order_n of_o this_o doctrine_n of_o the_o sacrament_n to_o the_o rest_n after_o the_o doctrine_n of_o faith_n and_o obedience_n in_o the_o creed_n and_o the_o commandment_n and_o prayer_n set_v forth_o the_o mean_n of_o obtain_v grace_n to_o obey_v and_o please_v god_n the_o better_a come_v these_o seal_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o last_o place_n that_o after_o such_o teach_n of_o the_o former_a and_o apprehension_n of_o they_o by_o the_o intellectual_a power_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o goodness_n of_o god_n descend_v even_o to_o the_o comfort_n of_o sense_n confirm_v his_o grace_n and_o promise_v of_o they_o by_o the_o use_n and_o acceptation_n of_o visible_a sign_n and_o element_n for_o token_n and_o pledge_n of_o the_o same_o 50._o how_o be_v the_o number_n so_o few_o as_o two_o because_o it_o please_v the_o lord_n so_o to_o appoint_v it_o and_o it_o be_v also_o sufficient_a and_o fit_a as_o be_v baptism_n our_o admission_n into_o the_o church_n the_o lord_n supper_n our_o strengthen_n and_o maintenance_n in_o the_o same_o 51._o how_o be_v it_o that_o five_o more_o have_v be_v add_v not_o so_o right_o or_o proper_o but_o rather_o against_o the_o course_n and_o consent_n of_o best_a authority_n and_o antiquity_n 52._o how_o say_v you_o so_o because_o only_o these_o two_o be_v so_o especial_o in_o scripture_n acknowledge_v by_o our_o saviour_n appoint_v and_o general_o receive_v &_o by_o all_o require_a to_o be_v receive_v and_o these_o only_a proper_o in_o all_o respect_n the_o other_o but_o improper_o and_o not_o by_o all_o require_a to_o be_v receive_v or_o acknowledge_v sacrament_n 53._o how_o appear_v this_o for_o that_o beside_o scripture_n the_o ancient_a father_n and_o chief_a doctor_n general_a consent_n and_o confess_v only_o these_o two_o properly_z so_o intend_v as_o s._n cyprian_n lib._n 2._o epist._n 2._o ad_fw-la stephanum_n si_fw-la utroque_fw-la sacramento_fw-la nasc_fw-la antur_fw-la they_o may_v be_v thorough_o sanctify_v and_o son_n of_o god_n as_o saint_n augustine_n de_fw-fr doctrina_fw-la christiana_n lib._n 3._o cap_n 9_o pauca_fw-la promult_n be_v facta_fw-la facilima_fw-la etc._n etc._n the_o lord_n and_o his_o apostle_n deliver_v few_o for_o many_o easy_o to_o be_v do_v divine_a to_o be_v understand_v and_o pure_a to_o be_v observe_v to_o wit_v the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n and_o the_o lord_n supper_n as_o saint_n ambrose_n tertullian_n justine_n martyr_n and_o divers_a other_o confess_v the_o same_o and_o the_o other_o not_o to_o be_v so_o proper_o sacrament_n nor_o capable_a of_o a_o sacrament_n true_a definition_n in_o the_o right_a sense_n 54._o what_o be_v a_o sacrament_n then_o a_o outward_a and_o visible_a sign_n of_o a_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a grace_n give_v unto_o we_o ordain_v by_o christ_n as_o a_o mean_n whereby_o we_o receive_v the_o same_o and_o a_o pledge_n to_o assure_v we_o thereof_o 55._o what_o here_o to_o be_v observe_v 1._o the_o matter_n outward_a sensible_a singe_v and_o audible_a form_n of_o word_n accedat_fw-la verbum_fw-la ad_fw-la elementum_fw-la &_o fit_a sacramentum_fw-la inward_a spiritual_a grace_n represent_v and_o to_o be_v understand_v 2._o the_o author_n ordain_v by_o christ_n for_o difference_n from_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o old_a law_n and_o those_o improper_o so_o call_v not_o have_v his_o institution_n 3._o the_o end_n of_o it_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o use_n and_o benefit_n twofold_n 1._o as_o a_o mean_n whereby_o we_o receive_v grace_n 2._o as_o a_o pledge_n to_o assure_v we_o thereof_o 56._o how_o be_v it_o find_v in_o the_o sacrament_n in_o the_o i._o true_a sacrament_n express_o in_o 1._o baptism_n the_o 1._o matter_n outward_a sign_n element_n and_o form_n of_o word_n inward_a grace_n 2._o author_n christ_n himself_o and_o his_o institution_n go_v teach_v and_o baptise_v in_o the_o name_n of_o etc._n etc._n 3._o end_v mean_n pledge_n &_o seal_v of_o grace_n 2._o lord_n supper_n the_o 1._o matter_n in_o the_o outward_a sign_n &_o form_n of_o word_n grace_n 2._o author_n christ_n himself_o and_o his_o institution_n 3._o end_n a_o 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efficacy_n from_o the_o person_n and_o office_n of_o christ_n so_o his_o be_v inchoative_o christ_n absolute_o the_o true_a baptism_n 45._o how_o do_v they_o differ_v from_o the_o legal_a oblation_n many_o way_n but_o chief_o in_o that_o those_o legal_a oblation_n be_v no_o admission_n into_o the_o church_n as_o this_o nor_o seal_n or_o mean_n of_o grace_n but_o only_o ceremonial_a cleansing_n of_o ceremonial_a uncleanness_n of_o the_o body_n and_o outward_a testification_n of_o it_o whereas_o this_o be_v of_o the_o very_a actual_a and_o natural_a filth_n and_o corruption_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o they_o may_v and_o be_v often_o to_o be_v iterate_v this_o as_o a_o seal_n of_o our_o admission_n only_o once_o administer_v and_o they_o all_o abolish_v in_o christ_n in_o who_o this_o be_v found_v 46._o what_o be_v the_o end_n of_o baptism_n 1._o the_o chief_a end_n the_o 1._o seal_v of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o so_o the_o solemn_a testification_n of_o our_o cleanse_n by_o 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〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d where_o the_o fideles_fw-la be_v allow_v a_o more_o eminent_a place_n and_o penitent_n behind_o they_o after_o imposition_n of_o hand_n obtain_v where_o they_o may_v behold_v and_o desire_v the_o mystery_n but_o not_o yet_o participate_v and_o therefore_o stand_v while_o the_o fideles_fw-la kneel_v to_o distinguish_v they_o and_o signify_v their_o estate_n 5._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o which_o understand_v all_o the_o upper_a part_n of_o the_o church_n viz._n the_o whole_a chancel_n and_o choir_n where_o the_o holy_a mystery_n celebrate_v and_o the_o communion_n participate_v by_o the_o fideles_fw-la or_o faithful_a and_o believer_n and_o penitent_n when_o so_o admit_v and_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o respect_n of_o these_o for_o that_o after_o penance_n full_o perform_v they_o be_v at_o last_o there_o again_o be_v reconcile_v receive_v to_o the_o sacrament_n who_o before_o have_v stay_v 1._o at_o the_o church_n door_n and_o 2._o 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with_o leprosy_n defile_v by_o any_o other_o uncleanness_n legal_a or_o ceremonial_a 3._o to_o prosper_v weighty_a attempt_n as_o saul_n when_o he_o be_v to_o fight_v with_o the_o philistine_n 1_o sam._n 13._o 8._o 11._o be_v christ_n sacrifice_n effectual_a to_o this_o yes_o more_o full_o and_o abundant_o in_o every_o respect_n for_o by_o it_o sin_n be_v full_o expiate_v his_o blood_n cleanse_v from_o all_o sin_n 1_o joh._n 1._o 6._o by_o it_o we_o be_v sanctify_v throughout_o both_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n prayer_n and_o all_o our_o action_n and_o other_o thing_n sanctify_v to_o we_o in_o he_o by_o it_o all_o thing_n make_v prosperous_a and_o a_o blessing_n to_o both_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o life_n and_o death_n through_o he_o 12._o but_o how_o be_v he_o a_o sacrifice_n as_o his_o cross_n be_v the_o altar_n whereon_o offer_v suffer_v as_o himself_o the_o priest_n that_o make_v the_o oblation_n as_o his_o humane_a nature_n the_o creature_n offer_v of_o that_o infinite_a worth_n as_o unite_v to_o his_o divine_a nature_n as_o his_o precious_a blood_n the_o blood_n shed_v in_o the_o offering_n that_o aught_o to_o have_v purify_n power_n in_o blood_n as_o the_o fat_a fume_v up_o the_o sweet_a perfume_n of_o his_o merit_n by_o which_o sacrifice_n thus_o offer_v he_o obtain_v eternal_a redemption_n for_o we_o heb._n 7._o 27._o and_o 9_o 12._o 13._o what_o the_o benefit_n we_o remember_v herein_o the_o seal_n and_o confirmation_n of_o his_o covenant_n and_o grace_n the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o faith_n the_o comfort_n and_o nourish_v of_o our_o soul_n the_o union_n with_o christ_n and_o god_n the_o communion_n with_o all_o saint_n the_o whole_a church_n of_o which_o more_o hereafter_o 14._o how_o say_v you_o the_o perpetuity_n of_o memorial_n note_v as_o it_o be_v the_o continual_a remembrance_n of_o his_o death_n so_o in_o the_o institution_n command_v and_o worthy_a by_o all_o good_a christian_n to_o be_v use_v and_o remember_v as_o the_o most_o beneficial_a 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heart_n 2._o to_o set_v at_o liberty_n in_o the_o spiritual_a bondage_n of_o sin_n 3._o to_o inflame_v we_o with_o a_o kind_n of_o heat_n of_o devotion_n 4._o to_o give_v patience_n in_o adversity_n and_o trouble_n 5._o to_o nourish_v we_o in_o health_n and_o prosperity_n 6._o to_o restore_v we_o in_o sickness_n or_o extremity_n 7._o to_o unite_v we_o to_o god_n in_o peace_n and_o charity_n 8._o to_o communicate_v his_o grace_n to_o we_o in_o necessity_n 9_o to_o make_v we_o whole_a if_o weak_a and_o lame_a 10._o to_o preserve_v we_o be_v make_v whole_a 11._o to_o strengthen_v we_o in_o all_o our_o life_n 12._o to_o conduct_v we_o to_o glory_n in_o our_o death_n and_o according_a to_o this_o be_v saint_n bernard_n meditation_n on_o the_o same_o 12._o how_o be_v that_o that_o this_o heavenly_a manna_n and_o divine_a mystery_n 1._o be_v physic_n to_o the_o body_n 2._o way_n to_o the_o traveller_n 3._o strength_n to_o the_o weak_a 4._o joy_n to_o the_o whole_a 5._o refuge_n to_o the_o poor_a 6._o counsel_n to_o the_o rich_a 7._o help_v to_o they_o in_o danger_n 8._o heavenly_a comfort_n to_o the_o depart_a soul_n according_a to_o that_o which_o say_v a_o reverend_a modern_a divine_a 1._o if_o that_o i_o be_o sick_a here_o i_o may_v cure_v i_o 2._o if_o whole_a here_o i_o may_v keep_v i_o 3._o if_o live_v here_o i_o may_v comfort_v i_o 4._o if_o dead_a in_o sin_n here_o i_o may_v raise_v i_o 5._o if_o i_o desire_v to_o burn_v with_o the_o love_n of_o god_n here_o i_o may_v inflame_v i_o 6._o if_o i_o be_o cold_a in_o devotion_n here_o i_o may_v warm_v i_o 7._o if_o blind_a here_o i_o may_v enlighten_v i_o 8._o if_o spot_v here_o i_o may_v cleanse_v i_o 9_o i_o will_v not_o fly_v from_o god_n as_o adam_n do_v since_o here_o i_o shall_v find_v grace_n to_o strengthen_v i_o 13._o what_o sentence_n of_o holy_a scripture_n concern_v it_o for_o our_o comfort_n we_o may_v remember_v that_o 1._o to_o adam_n be_v say_v that_o day_n thou_o eat_v of_o that_o tree_n thou_o 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or_o chief_a viand_n we_o can_v have_v for_o our_o refresh_n on_o the_o way_n 17._o how_o may_v we_o be_v confirm_v or_o far_o inflame_v with_o the_o love_n and_o desire_v of_o this_o holy_a mystery_n by_o serious_a consider_v and_o ruminate_v with_o thyself_o these_o or_o the_o like_a holy_a meditation_n of_o the_o necessity_n greatness_n worthiness_n of_o this_o divine_a and_o heavenly_a sacrament_n or_o thy_o duty_n in_o the_o same_o and_o blessedness_n by_o it_o as_o 1._o how_o it_o be_v manna_n angel_n food_n bread_n of_o life_n the_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n pledge_v of_o grace_n etc._n etc._n marriage_n feast_n 2._o how_o in_o regard_n of_o it_o all_o earthly_a honour_n and_o substance_n be_v vain_a and_o hereby_o peace_n be_v come_v to_o thy_o soul_n and_o salvation_n 3._o how_o while_o thou_o do_v communicate_v thou_o be_v a_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o thy_o soul_n a_o house_n of_o prayer_n 4._o how_o by_o it_o thou_o be_v become_v a_o live_n and_o new_a 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the_o phoenicians_n leave_v their_o country_n 10._o that_o of_o abydenus_n sibylla_n &_o hesticaâ—s_n testify_v the_o long_a life_n of_o the_o ancient_n 11._o that_o of_o eupolenius_n of_o abraham_n how_o he_o fight_v for_o lot_n 12._o that_o of_o apollo_n oracle_n as_o say_v eusebius_n testify_v the_o christian_n only_o have_v the_o truth_n and_o true_a god_n 13._o that_o of_o sibylls_n oracle_n and_o other_o heathen_a testimony_n and_o ancient_n in_o lactantius_n firmianus_n to_o be_v read_v abundant_o testify_v this_o truth_n and_o that_o it_o be_v from_o god_n 27._o how_o by_o the_o drift_n of_o scripture_n in_o that_o all_o other_o write_n general_o attribute_v most_o to_o wisdom_n process_n invention_n of_o man_n and_o speak_v little_a of_o god_n least_o to_o his_o glory_n the_o scope_n of_o holy_a scripture_n general_o be_v to_o manifest_a god_n show_v his_o act_n and_o to_o ascribe_v honour_n and_o glory_n to_o god_n to_o who_o it_o be_v due_a and_o so_o apparent_o show_v 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cornelius_n to_o peter_n the_o eunuch_n to_o philip._n 2._o none_o can_v worthy_o and_o well_o receive_v the_o word_n that_o desire_v not_o the_o preach_n the_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o salvation_n 3._o it_o be_v his_o ordinance_n he_o appoint_v it_o the_o mean_n who_o say_v the_o lip_n of_o the_o priest_n shall_v preserve_v knowledge_n and_o thou_o shall_v seek_v the_o law_n at_o his_o mouth_n 4._o it_o be_v most_o convenient_a to_o seek_v it_o of_o they_o who_o be_v most_o exercise_v in_o it_o and_o as_o two_o see_v more_o than_o one_o their_o advice_n will_v help_v our_o understanding_n and_o who_o shall_v we_o better_v for_o any_o be_v go_v to_o than_o the_o artificer_n and_o teacher_n of_o it_o 5._o we_o be_v dull_a of_o ourselves_o and_o need_v stir_v up_o to_o the_o read_n and_o meditate_v thereon_o by_o preach_v that_o so_o both_o teach_v the_o matter_n and_o stir_v up_o to_o the_o duty_n 33._o who_o be_v to_o preach_v the_o word_n the_o minister_n lawful_o appoint_v and_o 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