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A60361 The compleat Christian, and compleat armour and armoury of a Christian, fitting him with all necessary furniture for that his holy profession, or, The doctrine of salvation delivered in a plain and familiar explication of the common catechisme, for the benefit of the younger sort, and others : wherein summarily comprehended is generally represented the truly orthodox and constant doctrine of the Church of England, especially in all points necessary to salvation / by W.S., D.D. Slatyer, William, 1587-1647. 1643 (1643) Wing S3983; ESTC R38256 385,949 1,566

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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 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the_o explication_n of_o these_o our_o duty_n of_o believe_v in_o he_o pray_v to_o he_o obey_v his_o will_n the_o fundamental_a point_n of_o religion_n and_o god_n worship_n so_o brief_o propound_v whence_o the_o cate_n chisme_n principal_o touch_v on_o and_o explain_v the_o creed_n commandment_n and_o lord_n prayer_n which_o be_v call_v summa_fw-la credendor_n summa_fw-la faciendor_n summa_fw-la orandor_n the_o sum_n or_o breviate_v as_o it_o be_v of_o thing_n that_o be_v to_o be_v believe_v do_v or_o pray_v for_o by_o we_o 43._o how_o many_o part_n be_v there_o of_o the_o catechism_n especial_o these_o three_o and_o for_o a_o corollary_n of_o they_o as_o it_o be_v though_o doctrine_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o our_o faith_n and_o so_o four_o part_n usual_o express_v or_o with_o addition_n of_o the_o introduction_n five_o part_n mention_v 44._o which_o then_o be_v the_o four_o part_n the_o exposition_n or_o explication_n of_o 1._o the_o creed_n 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 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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 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of_o his_o favour_n 22._o what_o be_v we_o then_o to_o do_v to_o pray_v for_o continuance_n and_o perseverance_n in_o this_o so_o holy_a and_o happy_a estate_n 23._o can_v we_o fall_v from_o this_o estate_n never_o if_o we_o be_v true_o he_o 24._o why_o then_o shall_v we_o pray_v for_o it_o to_o show_v that_o we_o be_v true_o so_o for_o if_o we_o be_v he_o we_o can_v choose_v but_o do_v so_o and_o if_o we_o do_v not_o so_o it_o show_v we_o be_v not_o his_o notwithstanding_o the_o outward_a sign_n of_o baptism_n for_o grace_n which_o be_v the_o inward_a part_n and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o very_a soul_n of_o the_o sacrament_n will_v show_v itself_o in_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n which_o be_v also_o a_o bless_a token_n of_o god_n servant_n as_o who_o honour_v his_o master_n and_o shall_v be_v honour_v of_o he_o 25._o what_o pray_v you_o for_o here_o the_o grace_n of_o continuance_n and_o to_o persevere_v can_v we_o not_o continue_v else_o in_o this_o estate_n no_o more_o than_o begin_v 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be_v pass_v over_o sicco_fw-it pede_fw-la as_o it_o be_v and_o the_o second_o and_o three_o part_n as_o more_o material_a to_o the_o information_n of_o the_o christian_a be_v more_o principal_o here_o insist_v on_o and_o thus_o punctual_o prosecute_v while_o the_o other_o leave_v so_o soon_o as_o only_o intimate_v or_o but_o remember_v 32._o but_o good_a instruction_n to_o repentance_n arise_v from_o the_o first_o well_o consider_v yes_o but_o the_o more_o material_a foundation_n of_o our_o faith_n though_o in_o the_o second_o place_n promise_v for_o order_n sake_n so_o propose_v here_o principal_o prosecute_v as_o the_o other_o think_v sufficient_o at_o this_o place_n so_o only_o touch_v and_o at_o other_o place_n on_o good_a occasion_n more_o full_o handle_v as_o in_o the_o sacrament_n 33._o but_o may_v it_o not_o well_o have_v be_v more_o insist_v on_o here_o no_o that_o it_o may_v not_o stay_v we_o from_o better_a and_o more_o substantial_a matter_n concern_v the_o foundation_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o article_n of_o the_o belief_n though_o withal_o it_o be_v intimate_v in_o the_o very_a belief_n itself_o for_o who_o can_v believe_v in_o god_n aright_o except_o he_o renounce_v the_o world_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o devil_n god_n and_o mammon_n light_n and_o darkness_n christ_n and_o belial_n 〈…〉_z not_o dwell_v together_o but_o as_o most_o necessary_a faith_n the_o groundwork_n and_o foundation_n of_o our_o salvation_n here_o first_o expend_v for_o what_o else_o comparable_a to_o that_o consideration_n or_o what_o else_o to_o be_v here_o see_v in_o they_o more_o than_o as_o before_o note_v consideration_n move_v we_o to_o repentance_n that_o can_v yet_o be_v perfect_v nor_o indeed_o well_o begin_v without_o the_o groundwork_n of_o faith_n whereby_o only_o we_o can_v most_o true_o see_v these_o to_o fly_v they_o be_v such_o evil_n and_o so_o opposite_a to_o the_o divine_a goodness_n as_o the_o 1._o devil_n so_o ready_a to_o devour_v we_o that_o roar_a lion_n 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and_o blindness_n child_n not_o yet_o bear_v perish_v by_o the_o mother_n hand_n cup_n or_o knife_n or_o throat_n cut_v by_o her_o foot_n or_o poison_a bear_v starve_v in_o body_n or_o soul_n or_o both_o breed_v idle_a untaught_a untutored_a that_o better_a unborn_a or_o abortive_a 3._o father_n be_v either_o idle_a expose_v they_o to_o want_v beggary_n thieve_v etc._n etc._n or_o as_o bad_a by_o mammon_n provide_v a_o sword_n for_o the_o soul_n while_o the_o body_n feed_v pamper_a proud_o clothe_v but_o the_o soul_n naked_a starve_a and_o clothe_v in_o rag_n o_o poor_a soul_n no_o better_o care_v for_o 3._o flesh_n and_o all_o the_o lust_n exorbitant_a passion_n vanity_n so_o many_o enemy_n fury_n or_o fiend_n within_o we_o to_o torment_v we_o and_o betray_v we_o when_o any_o external_a enemy_n occasion_n and_o temptation_n
for_o some_o temporary_a or_o other_o respect_n more_o servant_n and_o fair_a in_o outward_a appearance_n to_o the_o world_n than_o the_o weak_a faith_n though_o a_o true_a faith_n of_o the_o elect_a but_o for_o the_o most_o part_n discover_v at_o last_o by_o the_o want_n of_o the_o root_n love_n fruit_n good_a work_n continuance_n to_o the_o end_n 37._o how_o may_v we_o know_v the_o true_a though_o weak_a faith_n by_o many_o good_a sign_n in_o one_o self_n long_v after_o god_n and_o proficiency_n in_o grace_n and_o especial_o by_o this_o one_o grace_n of_o god_n of_o unfeigned_a desire_n not_o only_o of_o salvation_n which_o the_o wicked_a and_o graceless_a may_v desire_v but_o of_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n in_o christ._n 38._o be_v this_o a_o true_a sign_n of_o true_a faith_n it_o be_v and_o only_o peculiar_a to_o the_o elect_a proceed_v out_o of_o a_o touch_v and_o humble_a heart_n for_o sin_n and_o whosoever_o have_v it_o have_v in_o themselves_o the_o ground_n and_o substance_n of_o true_a and_o save_a faith_n which_o afterward_o may_v grow_v to_o great_a strength_n and_o so_o bless_a be_v they_o that_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n etc._n etc._n matth._n 5._o 6._o 39_o how_o many_o way_n may_v faith_n be_v weak_a either_o by_o want_n of_o due_a knowledge_n of_o the_o gospel_n application_n to_o the_o soul_n though_o in_o that_o measure_n of_o knowledge_n that_o may_v else_o seem_v sufficient_a 40._o how_o be_v it_o to_o be_v strengthen_v by_o use_v diligent_o the_o mean_n appoint_v of_o god_n the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n so_o humble_o walk_v before_o god_n it_o be_v know_v to_o be_v a_o true_a faith_n and_o daily_o increase_v 41._o what_o be_v a_o strong_a faith_n that_o whereby_o a_o man_n so_o apprehend_v and_o apply_v the_o promise_n of_o god_n in_o the_o gospel_n that_o he_o can_v distinct_o and_o true_o say_v of_o himself_o he_o be_v full_o resolve_v in_o conscience_n that_o he_o be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o so_o not_o neglect_v to_o find_v all_o godly_a sign_n and_o show_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o same_o in_o his_o cheerful_a service_n of_o god_n 42._o be_v there_o any_o faith_n perfect_a no_o for_o howsoever_o it_o may_v be_v strong_a and_o strong_a than_o other_o yet_o it_o be_v always_o imperfect_a and_o require_v increase_n and_o confirmation_n for_o which_o we_o must_v pray_v and_o strive_v for_o so_o also_o our_o knowledge_n be_v and_o will_v be_v so_o long_o as_o we_o live_v in_o this_o world_n as_o mingle_v with_o ignorance_n unbelief_n and_o sundry_a sort_n of_o doubt_v 43._o have_v not_o all_o sort_n of_o save_a faith_n their_o fruit_n follow_v yes_o according_a to_o their_o degree_n more_o or_o better_o all_o in_o some_o acceptable_a degree_n obedience_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o willing_a profession_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o more_o particular_o confession_n of_o the_o faith_n of_o christ._n 44._o why_o must_v we_o confess_v it_o for_o divers_a reason_n these_o especial_o that_o 1._o with_o the_o mouth_n outward_o confess_v we_o may_v glorify_v god_n and_o do_v he_o service_n both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n 2._o by_o confess_v of_o the_o faith_n we_o may_v sever_v ourselves_o from_o all_o false_a christian_n hypocrite_n and_o seducer_n whatsoever_o 3._o we_o may_v incite_v confirm_v and_o strengthen_v other_o in_o the_o same_o 45._o be_v there_o any_o other_o acceptation_n of_o this_o word_n faith_n it_o be_v sometime_o take_v for_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o truth_n as_o 1_o tim._n 3._o 9_o and_o 4._o 1._o as_o well_o as_o that_o habit_n or_o theological_a virtue_n thence_o and_o by_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n produce_v in_o the_o mind_n of_o which_o we_o speak_v before_o also_o where_o a_o dead_a faith_n false_a and_o feign_a faith_n hypocritical_a faith_n and_o the_o like_a they_o be_v understand_v to_o be_v want_n of_o faith_n or_o a_o temporary_a only_o or_o historical_a faith_n as_o faith_n to_o be_v heal_v matth._n 8._o under_o faith_n work_v miracle_n 1_o corinth_n 18._o of_o all_o which_o before_o 46._o what_o be_v else_o necessary_a to_o be_v know_v concern_v faith_n to_o observe_v the_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o this_o true_a faith_n 47._o what_o cause_n the_o efficient_a cause_n matter_n form_n and_o end_n of_o this_o true_a faith_n how_o wrought_v and_o form_v in_o we_o 48._o what_o efficient_a cause_n either_o principal_a or_o instrumental_a what_o principal_a god_n 1._o the_o father_n joh._n 6._o 29._o this_o the_o work_n of_o god_n that_o you_o believe_v in_o he_o who_o he_o have_v send_v 2._o the_o son_n heb._n 12._o 2._o the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n jesus_n 3._o the_o holy_a ghost_n 2_o cor._n 4._o 14._o the_o spirit_n of_o faith_n and_o former_a of_o it_o in_o we_o without_o our_o preparation_n or_o work_n 49._o what_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o sacrament_n and_o comfortable_a learning_n and_o use_v of_o they_o what_o the_o matter_n of_o faith_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_a understanding_n to_o apprehend_v will_v to_o assent_n and_o apply_v conscience_n to_o make_v use_n of_o the_o promise_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n object_n refer_v to_o the_o 1._o understanding_n the_o truth_n of_o god_n promise_n 2._o will_n grace_n of_o god_n manifest_v in_o christ._n 3._o conscience_n joy_n and_o comfort_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 50._o what_o be_v the_o form_n of_o faith_n 1._o to_o believe_v or_o to_o seek_v to_o apprehend_v and_o know_v the_o mercy_n of_o god_n with_o our_o best_a understanding_n 2._o receive_v and_o apply_v to_o our_o soul_n the_o free_a mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n with_o our_o whole_a heart_n and_o will_n 3._o make_v use_n of_o it_o in_o our_o conscience_n to_o the_o purge_v and_o root_a out_o of_o dead_a work_n and_o sin_n bring_v forth_o good_a work_n fruit_n of_o a_o live_a faith_n 51._o what_o the_o end_n of_o faith_n in_o regard_n of_o god_n his_o glory_n in_o his_o mercy_n we_o our_o justification_n by_o his_o free_a mercy_n in_o christ._n 52._o what_o be_v justify_v or_o our_o justification_n to_o be_v discharge_v before_o god_n of_o our_o guilt_n approve_a before_o he_o free_a and_o innocent_a accept_v of_o god_n and_o allow_v his_o favour_n and_o presence_n 53._o do_v faith_n do_v this_o faith_n be_v say_v to_o do_v it_o as_o the_o instrument_n whereby_o we_o apprehend_v apply_v and_o take_v benefit_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o merit_n the_o very_a original_n and_o principal_a cause_n of_o this_o as_o in_o who_o only_o and_o alone_o we_o be_v discharge_v and_o acquit_v approve_v innocent_a and_o accept_v god_n be_v well_o please_v and_o reconcile_v 54._o but_o saint_n james_n say_v we_o be_v justify_v by_o work_n saint_n james_n do_v not_o there_o speak_v of_o our_o justification_n as_o the_o cause_n whereby_o we_o be_v justify_v inward_o before_o god_n which_o be_v only_a faith_n in_o christ_n but_o of_o the_o outward_a justification_n as_o the_o testification_n approve_v thereof_o to_o our_o conscience_n to_o the_o world_n that_o we_o have_v faith_n see_v by_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o 55._o what_o of_o the_o distinction_n of_o general_n and_o special_a explicit_a and_o implicit_a faith_n general_n and_o implicit_a faith_n be_v indeed_o no_o faith_n or_o not_o true_a faith_n explicit_a and_o special_a may_v be_v as_o they_o may_v be_v right_o understand_v the_o same_o with_o our_o faith_n and_o the_o save_n and_o true_a faith_n 56._o what_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o faith_n many_o or_o at_o least_o by_o many_o name_n style_v and_o call_v in_o holy_a scripture_n and_o may_v be_v reduce_v to_o these_o two_o 1._o put_v off_o the_o old_a 2._o put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n or_o this_o one_o word_n enclude_v both_o repentance_n 57_o how_o else_o call_v or_o describe_v either_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n gal._n 5._o 22._o death_n to_o sin_n and_o life_n to_o righteousness_n rom._n 6._o walk_v not_o in_o the_o flesh_n but_o the_o spirit_n rom._n 8._o renew_v the_o mind_n ephes._n 4._o 22._o true_a holiness_n and_o righteousness_n ibid._n 23._o a_o new_a creature_n gal._n 6._o 15._o general_o good_a work_n jam._n 2._o tit._n 2._o etc._n etc._n 58._o but_o if_o these_o work_n do_v not_o justify_v we_o what_o need_v we_o do_v they_o and_o why_o for_o divers_a reason_n especial_o these_o 1._o because_o they_o be_v good_a and_o so_o to_o be_v do_v 2._o they_o be_v for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o his_o gospel_n and_o nothing_o more_o against_o god_n than_o the_o work_n of_o sin_n 3._o they_o be_v to_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o faithful_a 4._o they_o testify_v our_o faith_n james_n the_o 2._o 5._o they_o confirm_v our_o election_n jo._n 4._o 12_o 13._o 6._o they_o win_v other_o to_o the_o gospel_n 1_o pet._n 3._o 7._o they_o
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in_o god_n the_o father_n etc._n etc._n so_o to_o take_v her_o sight_n thereof_o more_o clear_o from_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n the_o analysis_n or_o division_n of_o the_o first_o article_n of_o the_o creed_n where_o the_o action_n what_o it_o be_v to_o believe_v and_o what_o to_o believe_v in_o declare_v and_o the_o object_n of_o that_o belief_n god_n or_o his_o church_n and_o the_o action_n of_o belief_n apply_v first_o to_o the_o object_n god_n in_o his_o essence_n in_o unity_n one_o god_n and_o mean_v in_o the_o manner_n of_o his_o existence_n in_o the_o trinity_n in_o the_o thrce_o person_n unite_v in_o nature_n and_o essence_n but_o distinguish_v in_o their_o personal_a propriety_n aná_fw-la person_n in_o who_o be_v ●o_o inequality_n or_o precedency_n either_o to_o other_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o godhead_n be_v all_o one_o but_o only_a difference_n for_o order_n sake_n in_o the_o distinction_n of_o their_o person_n or_o part_n of_o they_o a_o far_a explication_n of_o the_o 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attribute_v to_o he_o so_o style_v creator_n as_o original_o from_o he_o wherein_o consider_v the_o decree_n and_o execution_n of_o it_o in_o the_o production_n and_o preservation_n as_o it_o be_v a_o continue_a creation_n of_o all_o thing_n the_o subject_n of_o which_o his_o mighty_a power_n and_o operation_n the_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o all_o their_o glorious_a and_o excellent_a creature_n in_o they_o contain_v and_o so_o with_o they_o in_o these_o word_n mean_v and_o intend_a 1._o what_o note_v you_o general_o in_o the_o word_n two_o thing_n the_o action_n and_o object_n 2._o what_o be_v the_o action_n i'faith_o or_o belief_n which_o be_v diverse_o understand_v here_o according_a to_o the_o diversity_n of_o the_o object_n which_o be_v either_o god_n his_o church_n and_o grace_n 3._o how_o diversify_v as_o the_o word_n imply_v and_o import_v by_o believe_v in_o or_o believe_v only_o 4._o what_o be_v the_o difference_n to_o believe_v be_v one_o thing_n to_o believe_v in_o another_o or_o as_o the_o same_o yet_o intend_v or_o extend_v with_o a_o addition_n to_o the_o former_a 5._o in_o what_o be_v we_o to_o believe_v in_o god_n only_o who_o be_v father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n 6._o what_o be_v we_o to_o believe_v the_o article_n concern_v the_o church_n and_o god_n grace_n or_o action_n and_o privilege_n confer_v on_o and_o do_v for_o the_o same_o 7._o what_o profess_v we_o when_o we_o say_v we_o believe_v in_o these_o five_o thing_n that_o we_o know_v consent_n acknowledge_v apply_v it_o to_o we_o and_o our_o heart_n we_o to_o it_o put_v confidence_n in_o it_o 8._o what_o when_o we_o believe_v the_o four_o first_o only_a acknowledge_v assent_n acknowledgement_n and_o apply_v it_o 9_o do_v we_o profess_v this_o faith_n to_o every_o article_n yes_o either_o to_o believe_v in_o or_o to_o believe_v it_o to_o which_o our_o heart_n ought_v to_o be_v apply_v in_o that_o faith_n 10._o how_o manifold_a be_v this_o profession_n twofold_a with_o the_o heart_n to_o justification_n tongue_n to_o salvation_n 11._o what_o be_v the_o object_n of_o faith_n that_o about_o which_o our_o faith_n be_v employ_v and_o which_o it_o do_v apprehend_v or_o acknowledge_v 12._o how_o manifold_a be_v it_o twofold_a according_a to_o the_o former_a division_n of_o the_o creed_n either_o god_n or_o his_o church_n 13._o how_o set_v forth_o there_o the_o first_o concern_v god_n in_o all_o the_o former_a part_n of_o the_o creed_n eight_o article_n till_o you_o come_v to_o the_o holy_a catholic_a church_n the_o second_o part_n from_o that_o to_o the_o end_n the_o four_o other_o article_n 14._o what_o confess_v you_o concern_v god_n our_o faith_n and_o belief_n in_o he_o that_o be_v with_o special_a trust_n and_o confidence_n in_o he_o and_o his_o grace_n and_o mercy_n 15._o how_o manifold_a be_v your_o confession_n and_o consideration_n of_o he_o twofold_a general_o and_o essential_o particular_o and_o personal_o 16._o how_o understand_v general_o and_o essential_o as_o i_o say_v i_o believe_v in_o god_n which_o be_v the_o essence_n of_o the_o deity_n communicable_a to_o the_o three_o person_n and_o 1._o particular_o or_o personal_o as_o i_o profess_v god_n the_o father_n creator_n 2._o god_n the_o son_n jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n 3._o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o comforter_n 17._o how_o many_o god_n be_v there_o only_o one_o god_n so_o the_o nycene_n creed_n and_o holy_a athanasius_n expound_v it_o say_v i_o believe_v in_o one_o god_n 18._o but_o do_v not_o scripture_n name_v many_o god_n the_o name_n of_o god_n in_o scripture_n be_v understand_v and_o take_v 1._o either_o proper_o and_o so_o there_o be_v but_o one_o god_n infinite_a in_o essence_n and_o power_n inhabit_v eternity_n 2._o improper_o so_o magistrate_n be_v call_v god_n psal._n i_o have_v say_v you_o be_v god_n as_o his_o vicegerent_n 3._o false_o so_o idol_n by_o the_o abuse_n and_o idolatry_n of_o the_o people_n under_o the_o name_n of_o strange_a god_n 19_o what_o note_v you_o then_o in_o the_o godhead_n chief_o both_o the_o union_n and_o unity_n in_o the_o essence_n and_o the_o distinction_n in_o the_o person_n 20._o what_o call_v you_o the_o unity_n the_o one_o and_o entire_a essence_n of_o god_n appliable_a to_o the_o trinity_n of_o person_n aforesaid_a whereby_o the_o unity_n in_o trinity_n and_o trinity_n in_o unity_n be_v to_o be_v worship_v 21._o what_o call_v you_o the_o trinity_n the_o three_o person_n communicate_v whole_o each_o of_o they_o in_o the_o whole_a nature_n and_o essence_n of_o god_n express_v in_o that_o unity_n in_o which_o be_v found_v their_o union_n as_o in_o their_o personal_a propriety_n their_o distinction_n 22._o what_o be_v their_o union_n their_o be_v unite_v in_o that_o one_o nature_n the_o unity_n and_o essence_n of_o the_o deity_n whereby_o all_o three_o person_n be_v coessential_a coeternal_a together_o and_o coequal_a 23._o what_o be_v their_o distinction_n that_o personal_a propriety_n whereby_o each_o person_n in_o the_o manner_n of_o his_o existence_n be_v distinguish_v from_o other_o whereby_o the_o father_n be_v not_o the_o son_n and_o the_o son_n be_v not_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n neither_o 24._o which_o be_v those_o propriety_n the_o father_n to_o beget_v or_o produce_v the_o son_n the_o son_n to_o be_v beget_v the_o holy_a ghost_n proceed_v from_o both_o so_o the_o son_n can_v be_v say_v to_o proceed_v nor_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o be_v beget_v nor_o the_o father_n to_o be_v beget_v or_o to_o proceed_v 25._o how_o be_v these_o attribute_n know_v from_o other_o for_o that_o all_o other_o attribute_n as_o almighty_a incomprehensible_a uncreated_a infinite_a eternal_a omniscient_a most_o holy_a good_a wise_a god_n and_o lord_n be_v attribute_v to_o all_o person_n equal_o and_o indifferent_o as_o they_o be_v indeed_o one_o essence_n god_n and_o so_o
of_o the_o great_a king_n as_o the_o place_n of_o all_o felicity_n 25._o how_o of_o the_o wicked_a in_o the_o same_o power_n but_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o those_o wicked_a and_o infernal_a spirit_n execute_v god_n judgement_n and_o heavy_a anger_n against_o sinner_n so_o tumble_v they_o headlong_o into_o hell_n into_o that_o dungeon_n of_o eternal_a misery_n and_o confusion_n where_o be_v weep_v wail_a and_o gnash_v of_o tooth_n the_o worm_n that_o never_o die_v and_o fire_n that_o never_o go_v out_o death_n gnaw_v on_o they_o always_o die_v never_o put_v out_o of_o that_o pain_n but_o so_o eternal_o miserable_a 26._o be_v this_o the_o end_n yes_o this_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o judgement_n though_o of_o the_o joy_n or_o torment_v no_o end_n eternity_n be_v confirm_v to_o both_o and_o by_o this_o mean_n the_o equity_n of_o sentence_n of_o that_o most_o just_a judge_n eternal_o manifest_v render_v to_o every_o one_o according_a to_o his_o work_n 26._o be_v then_o the_o work_v consider_v yes_o and_o they_o that_o have_v do_v well_o go_v to_o life_n everlasting_a and_o those_o that_o have_v do_v evil_a into_o everlasting_a fire_n 27._o be_v life_n then_o for_o the_o work_v give_v no_o but_o render_v according_a to_o the_o work_n whereby_o the_o faith_n virtue_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o godly_a give_v by_o god_n be_v approve_v to_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n and_o the_o world_n and_o now_o see_v by_o it_o that_o very_o there_o be_v a_o reward_n for_o the_o righteous_a there_o be_v a_o god_n that_o judge_v the_o earth_n 28._o how_o be_v his_o mercy_n then_o see_v in_o give_v those_o grace_n that_o faith_n that_o apprehend_v the_o saviour_n christ_n and_o charity_n that_o so_o cover_v and_o satisfy_v all_o defect_n so_o in_o mercy_n impute_v that_o righteousness_n that_o now_o in_o justice_n according_a to_o his_o goodness_n bring_v their_o absolution_n while_o the_o wicked_a want_v these_o be_v take_v in_o the_o work_n of_o their_o own_o hand_n and_o condemn_v 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in_o the_o trinity_n as_o in_o bless_a athanasius_n creed_n express_v not_o make_v or_o create_v nor_o beget_v but_o proceed_v by_o internal_a spiration_n from_o the_o father_n his_o love_n to_o the_o son_n and_o from_o the_o son_n his_o love_n to_o the_o father_n eternal_a with_o they_o and_o from_o both_o the_o love_n proceed_v to_o the_o comfort_n and_o conservation_n of_o all_o thing_n this_o good_a and_o love_a spirit_n of_o god_n 14._o what_o be_v his_o order_n in_o the_o trinity_n though_o in_o the_o trinity_n in_o essence_n power_n or_o eternity_n none_o be_v afore_o or_o after_o other_o none_o great_a or_o less_o than_o another_o but_o all_o three_o person_n coeternal_a and_o coequal_a yet_o in_o order_n the_o father_n be_v first_o from_o eternity_n produce_v the_o son_n the_o son_n second_o from_o eternity_n beget_v in_o that_o eternal_a generation_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o three_o in_o order_n as_o eternal_o proceed_v from_o both_o 15._o what_o be_v his_o personal_a 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god_n in_o wisdom_n etc._n etc._n psal._n 51._o 11._o take_v not_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n from_o i_o and_o verse_n 12._o establish_v i_o with_o thy_o free_a spirit_n psal._n 104._o 30._o if_o thousend_v forth_o thy_o spirit_n they_o be_v create_v so_o thou_o renewe_v the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n esa._n 11._o 2._o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o he_o the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n etc._n etc._n and_o esa._n 61._o 10._o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o i_o as_o recite_v luke_n 4._o 18._o and_o so_o most_o abundant_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n 17._o how_o there_o show_v as_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n by_o that_o spirit_n be_v say_v bestow_v upon_o the_o church_n and_o faithful_a in_o christ_n 1_o cor._n 12._o and_o plentiful_o else_o as_o 2._o tim._n 3._o 16._o scripture_n by_o inspiration_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 2_o pet._n 1._o 12._o holy_a man_n move_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n rom._n 8._o 15._o by_o that_o spirit_n to_o cry_n abba_n father_n and_o rom._n 8._o 16._o the_o spirit_n witness_v with_o our_o spirit_n that_o son_n etc._n etc._n john_n 3._o 3._o except_o regenerate_v of_o water_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n not_o see_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n mat._n 3._o 11._o where_o christ_n be_v say_v baptise_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o be_v baptize_v the_o holy_a ghost_n visible_o descend_v etc._n etc._n as_o also_o in_o the_o act_n and_o many_o like_a place_n 18._o how_o be_v comfort_n attribute_v as_o he_o be_v call_v the_o comforter_n and_o sanctification_n attribute_v as_o the_o holy_a spirit_n or_o sanctifier_n also_o teach_v illumination_n and_o the_o like_a john_n 14._o 26._o and_o 15._o 26._o and_o 16._o 7._o etc._n etc._n where_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o comforter_n shall_v teach_v they_o all_o thing_n and_o lead_v they_o into_o all_o truth_n and_o bring_v all_o thing_n to_o their_o remembrance_n and_o show_v they_o all_o thing_n to_o come_v 19_o but_o be_v not_o these_o thing_n from_o the_o father_n also_o yes_o from_o the_o father_n in_o the_o son_n but_o by_o the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o attribute_v more_o particular_o to_o he_o as_o the_o comforter_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o end_n the_o comfort_n and_o sanctification_n of_o the_o church_n by_o all_o save_a grace_n when_o else_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o power_n and_o original_n it_o be_v true_a opera_fw-la trinitatis_fw-la ad_fw-la extra_fw-la sunt_fw-la indivisa_fw-la all_o three_o person_n joint_o produce_v these_o holy_a action_n 20._o what_o be_v the_o holy_a ghost_n then_o in_o brief_a the_o three_o person_n in_o trinity_n proceed_v from_o the_o father_n and_o son_n distinct_a in_o person_n but_o one_o in_o essence_n and_o coequal_a with_o they_o in_o substance_n eternity_n majesty_n and_o glory_n 21._o what_o his_o office_n to_o effect_v the_o work_n of_o god_n in_o his_o creature_n and_o to_o bestow_v his_o gift_n on_o they_o and_o especial_o to_o sanctify_v the_o elect_a to_o eternal_a life_n 22._o what_o be_v those_o gift_n divers_a according_a to_o the_o good_a work_n of_o that_o holy_a spirit_n as_o well_o in_o regard_n of_o diversity_n of_o time_n and_o other_o occasion_n and_o circumstance_n as_o person_n 23._o how_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o person_n either_o particular_a to_o the_o elect_a as_o the_o adoption_n and_o confirmation_n thereof_o in_o sanctification_n and_o other_o save_a grace_n to_o salvation_n or_o common_a to_o other_o also_o as_o knowledge_n power_n to_o do_v excellent_a thing_n yea_o with_o show_n of_o some_o sanctification_n as_o member_n of_o the_o visible_a church_n though_o else_o reprobate_n find_v at_o last_o as_o see_v in_o very_a judas_n and_o divers_a other_o 24._o how_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o time_n or_o other_o circumstance_n some_o ordinary_a in_o the_o church_n at_o all_o time_n and_o common_a to_o all_o the_o faithful_a as_o save_v grace_n illumination_n holiness_n sanctification_n other_o extraordinary_a as_o in_o 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15._o and_o without_o that_o spirit_n flesh_n and_o blood_n can_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n 1_o cor._n 15._o 50._o 28._o by_o what_o mean_n be_v the_o holy_a ghost_n attain_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n use_v of_o the_o sacrament_n frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n extraordinary_n the_o good_a occasion_n offer_v at_o the_o pleasure_n of_o god_n 29._o how_o be_v that_o holy_a spirit_n retain_v by_o the_o same_o mean_n that_o attain_v with_o meditation_n and_o godly_a care_n not_o to_o offend_v that_o good_a spirit_n or_o neglect_v his_o grace_n 30._o can_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v take_v away_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n and_o regeneration_n be_v never_o whole_o take_v away_o from_o the_o elect_a though_o the_o operation_n sometime_o eclipse_v to_o the_o eye_n and_o
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how_o the_o four_o commandment_n by_o god_n in_o paradise_n and_o no_o doubt_n by_o adam_n and_o holy_a man_n afterward_o either_o punctual_o or_o equivalent_o 31._o how_o the_o five_o commandment_n by_o all_o the_o godly_a son_n of_o holy_a father_n and_o patriarch_n honour_v and_o obey_v their_o father_n and_o superior_n in_o all_o reverence_n and_o humility_n 32._o how_o the_o six_o commandment_n see_v a_o spectacle_n in_o abhor_a cain_n confess_v the_o crime_n of_o murder_n and_o guilt_n of_o conscience_n for_o it_o so_o condemn_v and_o detest_a of_o all_o 33._o how_o the_o seven_o commandment_n see_v in_o joseph_n fly_v his_o mistress_n temptation_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o jacob_n son_n take_v to_o heart_n the_o shame_n do_v to_o their_o sister_n dianah_n gen._n 34._o 34._o how_o the_o eight_o commandment_n acknowledge_v by_o jacob_n to_o laban_n if_o any_o have_v steal_v let_v they_o die_v gen._n 31._o 30._o and_o by_o his_o son_n to_o pharaoh_n steward_n or_o joseph_n if_o any_o 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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 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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 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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
father_n etc._n etc._n as_o let_v thy_o name_n be_v sanctify_v by_o all_o 12._o what_o far_o intimate_v very_o apparent_o also_o a_o i._o confession_n of_o a_o 1._o due_a to_o god_n to_o have_v his_o name_n hallow_v 2._o duty_n of_o ourselves_o and_o other_o to_o sanctify_v the_o same_o 3._o defect_n that_o it_o be_v too_o often_o and_o ordinary_o profane_v and_o so_o we_o pray_v for_o reformation_n ii_o a_o deprecation_n against_o that_o abuse_n and_o profanation_n and_o that_o god_n will_v be_v please_v to_o vindicate_v his_o honour_n iii_o profession_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o that_o measure_n of_o grace_n whereby_o we_o be_v able_a to_o desire_v this_o that_o hope_n we_o have_v to_o have_v it_o perform_v by_o ourselves_o and_o other_o 13._o how_o sum_n you_o up_o all_o these_o together_o i._o our_o confession_n of_o a_o 1._o due_a it_o be_v sit_v o_o lord_n that_o thy_o name_n shall_v receive_v the_o glory_n and_o be_v sanctify_v 2._o duty_n of_o ourselves_o other_o it_o be_v just_a o_o lord_n that_o we_o shall_v give_v thou_o praise_v 3._o defect_n it_o be_v too_o manifest_a o_o lord_n that_o thy_o name_n be_v not_o honour_v as_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v but_o by_o we_o and_o other_o too_o much_o dishonour_v and_o profane_v ii_o our_o petition_n o_o lord_n let_v thy_o name_n be_v hallow_v by_o we_o iii_o our_o intercession_n we_o pray_v not_o only_o for_o ourselves_o but_o o_o lord_n let_v thy_o name_n be_v hallow_v and_o sanctify_v by_o we_o all_o and_o thy_o glory_n among_o all_o nation_n iv._o deprecation_n we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o vindicate_v thy_o name_n and_o honour_n and_o let_v not_o thy_o name_n be_v profane_v by_o the_o enemy_n v._o our_o thansgiving_n for_o this_o well_o disposednesse_n to_o his_o honour_n that_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o o_o lord_n to_o give_v we_o this_o grace_n our_o hope_n in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o and_o other_o that_o thou_o o_o lord_n have_v ordain_v thy_o name_n by_o we_o and_o many_o other_o to_o be_v hallow_v 14._o what_o the_o second_o petition_n that_o god_n kingdom_n may_v come_v the_o number_n of_o true_a believer_n increase_v the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n enlarge_v and_o his_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n hasten_v 15._o what_o the_o order_n of_o it_o that_o after_o god_n name_n sanctify_v his_o glory_n desire_v and_o advance_v his_o kingdom_n and_o power_n of_o grace_n be_v thereby_o promote_v extol_v within_o we_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o faith_n and_o the_o work_n of_o his_o good_a spirit_n to_o the_o subdue_a of_o sin_n and_o all_o that_o be_v against_o god_n and_o without_o we_o in_o the_o world_n in_o which_o kingdom_n we_o and_o all_o that_o be_v he_o may_v ready_o obey_v he_o and_o do_v his_o will_n both_o man_n on_o earth_n with_o willingness_n as_o saint_n and_o angel_n in_o heaven_n with_o all_o readiness_n joy_n and_o alacrity_n 16._o what_o part_n of_o this_o petition_n two_o the_o 1._o object_n god_n kingdom_n 2._o action_n to_o come_v 17._o what_o mean_v you_o by_o his_o kingdom_n that_o mighty_a power_n and_o infallible_a providence_n see_v in_o guide_v govern_v and_o direct_v all_o thing_n to_o good_a end_n for_o his_o glory_n and_o we_o use_v to_o show_v a_o threefold_a kingdom_n of_o he_o as_o of_o i._o power_n in_o his_o universal_a kingdom_n the_o world_n unto_o which_o all_o creature_n be_v subject_a both_o man_n and_o angel_n yea_o and_o devil_n and_o this_o kingdom_n god_n fold_n and_o field_n and_o draw-net_n etc._n etc._n as_o in_o the_o parable_n and_o the_o part_n both_o 1._o good_a and_o bad_a sinner_n and_o other_o 2._o wicked_a man_n and_o tyrant_n 3._o who_o be_v the_o tare_n dross_n chaff_n goat_n cockle_n and_o the_o like_a etc._n etc._n 4._o as_o the_o godly_a the_o sheep_n and_o the_o like_a wheat_n gold_n etc._n etc._n and_o all_o shall_v bow_v under_o god_n hand_n ii_o grace_n in_o his_o church_n militant_a on_o earth_n of_o which_o only_o the_o godly_a be_v subject_n as_o the_o wheat_n gold_n sheep_n that_o shall_v be_v sever_v from_o the_o tare_n and_o chaff_n dross_n and_o goat_n 3._o glory_n in_o the_o church_n triumphant_a in_o heaven_n in_o the_o which_o angel_n and_o saint_n or_o soul_n of_o the_o just_a after_o the_o separation_n be_v his_o subject_n 18._o what_o mean_v you_o by_o the_o action_n come_v that_o his_o kingdom_n may_v be_v 1._o erect_v where_o it_o be_v not_o 2._o continue_a and_o confirm_v where_o it_o be_v 3._o restore_v where_o it_o be_v decay_v 4._o increase_v and_o enlarge_v by_o his_o effusion_n of_o his_o grace_n more_o abundant_o 5._o perfect_v in_o we_o and_o our_o translation_n to_o felicity_n 6._o consummate_v in_o all_o and_o in_o due_a time_n complete_a to_o his_o glory_n in_o eternity_n 7._o universal_o rule_v and_o guide_v according_a to_o his_o good_a pleasure_n and_o will_n 19_o how_o make_v you_o application_n particular_o of_o the_o action_n to_o the_o object_n for_o the_o universal_a kingdom_n that_o it_o may_v be_v so_o universal_o govern_v and_o if_o it_o be_v his_o good_a will_n all_o turk_n pagan_n infidel_n and_o heretic_n convert_v or_o confound_v all_o evil_a man_n reduce_v to_o godliness_n tyrant_n and_o persecutor_n tame_v the_o devil_n and_o his_o wicked_a instrument_n bridle_v that_o his_o power_n may_v be_v see_v in_o all_o thing_n and_o celebrate_v by_o all_o and_o his_o good_a pleasure_n perform_v 20._o what_o for_o his_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n that_o it_o may_v be_v erect_v where_o it_o be_v not_o both_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o faith_n and_o prace_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o in_o all_o place_n of_o the_o world_n where_o it_o be_v not_o or_o where_o it_o never_o be_v plant_v so_o among_o the_o heathen_a and_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n that_o they_o may_v glorify_v god_n with_o we_o 2._o that_o it_o may_v be_v continue_v and_o strengthen_v by_o his_o gracious_a presence_n and_o blessing_n where_o it_o be_v both_o within_o we_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o without_o we_o where_o ever_o in_o the_o world_n 3._o that_o it_o may_v be_v daily_o increase_v and_o enlarge_v by_o more_o abundant_a measure_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o effusion_n of_o his_o spirit_n into_o our_o heart_n and_o upon_o all_o flesh_n to_o his_o more_o honour_n and_o praise_n and_o more_o and_o more_o willing_a obedience_n 4._o that_o it_o may_v be_v restore_v where_o ever_o by_o satan_n malice_n decay_v whether_o within_o we_o by_o temptation_n of_o sin_n from_o the_o world_n the_o flesh_n or_o the_o devil_n or_o without_o we_o in_o any_o other_o or_o in_o the_o vastity_n of_o those_o decay_a but_o sometime_o flourish_a church_n where_o god_n honour_n do_v former_o stand_v and_o as_o among_o the_o turk_n and_o jew_n at_o this_o day_n in_o that_o wonder_n of_o the_o world_n jerusalem_n and_o her_o zion_n now_o under_o turkish_a bondage_n and_o slavery_n those_o famous_a church_n in_o asia_n greece_n and_o alexandria_n now_o oppress_v by_o savage_a barbarism_n and_o mehometicall_a insidelity_n and_o tyranny_n and_o where_o ever_o else_o the_o true_a faith_n now_o oppress_v or_o oppose_v that_o god_n will_v be_v gracious_o please_v to_o relieve_v and_o restore_v it_o 21._o how_o for_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n that_o as_o begin_v in_o grace_n in_o we_o and_o other_o by_o the_o power_n and_o earnest-penny_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o gracious_a revelation_n of_o his_o presence_n that_o it_o may_v be_v more_o perfect_v by_o our_o translation_n to_o that_o beatifical_a vision_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o for_o as_o much_o as_o it_o be_v daily_o tend_v to_o more_o perfection_n in_o the_o increase_n of_o the_o number_n and_o approach_v of_o the_o determinate_a consummation_n that_o final_o he_o will_v hasten_v the_o marriage_n of_o the_o lamb_n consummate_a and_o make_v complete_a that_o number_n and_o give_v they_o full_a compliment_n of_o all_o joy_n in_o eternity_n that_o all_o saint_n and_o angel_n together_o in_o full_a happiness_n and_o felicity_n may_v set_v forth_o and_o enjoy_v his_o glory_n everlasting_o 22._o what_o be_v the_o sceptre_n of_o this_o kingdom_n of_o god_n the_o power_n of_o god_n spirit_n rule_v every_o where_o most_o perspicuous_o and_o over_o all_o creature_n universal_o as_o more_o particular_o by_o grace_n in_o his_o church_n militant_a and_o in_o most_o excellent_a glory_n in_o his_o church_n triumphant_a 23._o what_o instrument_n do_v god_n exercise_v in_o it_o even_o all_o creature_n general_o as_o instrument_n of_o his_o glory_n so_o shall_v the_o very_a devil_n be_v wicked_a man_n and_o tyrant_n though_o unwilling_o and_o constrain_v godly_a man_n more_o willing_o and_o with_o readiness_n and_o joy_n saint_n and_o angel_n most_o willing_o cheerful_o and_o speedy_o and_o more_o particular_o see_v by_o we_o in_o this_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n 1._o all_o good_a king_n and_o
to_o the_o censure_n reverence_n to_o the_o action_n and_o proceed_n and_o love_n to_o the_o person_n be_v so_o reconcile_v by_o their_o holiness_n and_o integrity_n that_o it_o be_v hard_a to_o say_v whether_o the_o power_n of_o the_o key_n be_v more_o solemn_o in_o those_o primitive_a time_n exercise_v or_o more_o reverent_o and_o religious_o esteem_v which_o so_o in_o our_o lyturgy_n acknowledge_v be_v the_o cause_n that_o there_o that_o discipline_n be_v wish_v as_o so_o well_o worthy_a and_o the_o church_n without_o it_o seem_v defective_a to_o be_v restore_v which_o worthy_a our_o consideration_n more_o plain_o and_o full_o by_o the_o practice_n of_o those_o time_n faithful_o describe_v place_n of_o their_o abstenti_fw-la and_o penitent_n at_o or_o in_o the_o church_n with_o the_o degree_n and_o manner_n of_o their_o admission_n again_o after_o penance_n discover_v may_v be_v demonstrate_v 55._o how_o be_v that_o be_v abstenti_fw-la cast_v out_o or_o excommunicate_v for_o any_o notorious_a crime_n they_o may_v not_o presume_v to_o come_v into_o the_o church_n to_o the_o prayer_n or_o sacrament_n but_o be_v to_o tarry_v at_o the_o church_n door_n where_o they_o may_v and_o must_v humble_v themselves_o and_o pray_v those_o that_o enter_v to_o pray_v for_o they_o &_o lachrimas_fw-la legatos_fw-la mitterent_fw-la but_o at_o time_n assign_v after_o some_o part_n of_o their_o penance_n and_o sufficient_a token_n of_o their_o humiliation_n show_v admit_v into_o the_o church_n yet_o go_v no_o high_a than_o with_o the_o catechumeni_fw-la till_o they_o obtain_v imposition_n of_o hand_n from_o the_o bishop_n and_o elder_n or_o priest_n and_o be_v so_o prefer_v to_o a_o high_a place_n yet_o then_o neither_o while_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o time_n of_o their_o abstention_n or_o penance_n last_v which_o thus_o we_o see_v be_v not_o precipitate_v or_o negligent_o huddle_v over_o all_o do_v in_o a_o day_n and_o to_o spare_v may_v not_o come_v to_o partake_v of_o the_o holy_a 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offend_v this_o the_o strict_a discipline_n and_o order_n of_o those_o primitive_a and_o pure_a time_n 57_o what_o principal_o observable_a in_o this_o absolution_n 1._o the_o author_n and_o prime_a actor_n god_n original_o in_o his_o holy_a heaven_n have_v supreme_a authority_n isaiah_n 43._o 25._o 2._o the_o instrument_n his_o church_n and_o priest_n or_o minister_n in_o it_o exercise_v that_o power_n private_o on_o private_a humiliation_n for_o offence_n public_o on_o more_o public_a scandal_n 3._o the_o manner_n and_o order_n of_o it_o in_o his_o church_n and_o by_o he_o prescribe_v to_o his_o church_n and_o servant_n declaritiuè_fw-fr &_o ministerialiter_fw-la yet_o authoritatiuè_a also_o as_o before_o declare_v where_o after_o preach_v and_o instruction_n to_o inform_v the_o conscience_n succeed_v the_o execution_n of_o that_o office_n and_o proceed_n in_o the_o exercise_v the_o power_n of_o the_o key_n 68_o how_o many_o sort_n of_o forgiveness_n here_o intimate_v 1._o both_o by_o god_n or_o at_o his_o hand_n in_o the_o first_o place_n 2._o and_o man_n either_o first_o as_o his_o vicegerent_n in_o his_o church_n and_o avauthorize_v by_o he_o secondl_n the_o party_n themselves_o whether_o offend_v or_o offend_v both_o be_v enjoin_v to_o forgive_v and_o ask_v forgiveness_n by_o that_o manner_n of_o the_o petition_n as_o they_o desire_v forgiveness_n at_o god_n hand_n whether_o by_o himself_o or_o the_o ministry_n of_o his_o church_n so_o we_o be_v teach_v forgiveness_n to_o be_v difference_v as_o it_o be_v either_o authoritative_a originaliter_fw-la from_o god_n and_o by_o god_n himself_o authoritative_a ministerialiter_fw-la from_o god_n in_o his_o church_n by_o the_o priest_n charitative_a &_o fraternaliter_fw-la by_o and_o among_o man_n mutual_o as_o fellow_n servant_n one_o of_o another_o but_o for_o his_o sake_n and_o this_o principal_o respect_v here_o in_o this_o petition_n 59_o what_o desire_v we_o then_o herein_o that_o we_o may_v have_v 1._o knowledge_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o infinite_a number_n weight_n heinousnesse_n etc._n etc._n 2._o that_o we_o may_v have_v grace_n to_o acknowledge_v they_o be_v humble_v for_o they_o ask_v forgiveness_n of_o they_o effectual_o 3._o that_o we_o may_v have_v justification_n in_o remission_n of_o sin_n imputation_n of_o righteousness_n 4._o that_o we_o may_v have_v sanctification_n in_o a_o holy_a course_n of_o life_n 5._o that_o we_o may_v have_v charity_n to_o be_v ready_a to_o forgive_v other_o to_o testify_v the_o true_a and_o unfeigned_a desire_n we_o have_v both_o of_o their_o and_o our_o good_a 60._o what_o opposite_a to_o this_o 1._o all_o blindness_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n without_o knowledge_n 2._o all_o presumption_n and_o groundless_a confidence_n without_o grace_n 3._o all_o despair_n and_o distrust_n of_o god_n mercy_n without_o faith_n 4._o all_o arrogancy_n and_o pride_n of_o merit_n without_o worth_n 5._o all_o hypocrisy_n and_o dissemble_a sin_n without_o repentance_n 6._o all_o open_a and_o notorious_a sin_n and_o profaneness_n without_o conscience_n 7._o all_o desire_n or_o study_v of_o revenge_n and_o all_o malice_n and_o uncharitableness_n without_o promise_n or_o hope_v of_o obtain_v forgiveness_n for_o ourselves_o 61._o what_o in_o the_o letter_n here_o express_v 1._o the_o petition_n forgiveness_n conditional_o as_o we_o forgive_v other_o 2._o the_o intercession_n for_o other_o though_o with_o more_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o yet_o some_o sense_n also_o of_o their_o misery_n as_o we_o remember_v for_o our_o part_n to_o forgive_v they_o 62._o what_o intimate_v i._o our_o confession_n of_o 1._o god_n power_n to_o who_o it_o belong_v to_o forgive_v or_o punish_v sin_n 2._o our_o duty_n to_o submit_v and_o ask_v forgiveness_n 3._o our_o defect_n in_o sin_v and_o offend_v against_o this_o duty_n 4._o our_o defect_n in_o ask_v forgiveness_n ii_o our_o deprecation_n against_o sin_n unfaithfulnesse_n and_o offence_n hardness_n of_o 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merciful_a &_o forgive_v we_o our_o offence_n
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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 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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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action_n that_o ever_o be_v do_v for_o mankind_n worthy_a to_o be_v remember_v everlasting_o that_o make_v he_o live_v to_o eternity_n 15._o but_o do_v not_o baptism_n represent_v this_o also_o yes_o but_o not_o so_o full_o and_o powerful_o as_o this_o sacrament_n it_o be_v in_o that_o a_o secondary_a end_n to_o show_v that_o by_o our_o wash_n remember_v it_o on_o the_o by_o but_o in_o this_o sacrament_n the_o full_a end_n scope_n and_o intention_n of_o it_o 16._o what_o prescribe_v you_o then_o for_o the_o end_n of_o this_o sacrament_n the_o 1._o chief_a end_n the_o confirmation_n and_o seal_n of_o faith_n and_o grace_n unto_o we_o whereby_o the_o testification_n of_o the_o union_n with_o god_n and_o christ_n communion_n with_o the_o saint_n 2._o other_o end_n also_o to_o be_v con●esired_v 1._o as_o testification_n of_o our_o obedience_n and_o say_v use_v 2._o as_o solemn_a thanksgiving_n and_o praise_v god_n therein_o so_o call_v a_o encharisticall_a sacrifice_n 3._o as_o 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include_v 18._o how_o do_v it_o agree_v with_o baptism_n in_o the_o chief_a end_n the_o seal_n of_o grace_n and_o of_o the_o covenant_n in_o general_a and_o divers_a other_o particular_a end_n as_o the_o testify_a our_o faith_n obedience_n thankfulness_n the_o note_n of_o distinguish_v between_o the_o faithful_a and_o other_o as_o well_o as_o after_o a_o sort_n also_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n death_n by_o our_o be_v wash_v in_o his_o blood_n 19_o how_o differ_v it_o from_o baptism_n very_o much_o in_o many_o thing_n as_o in_o 1._o the_o ceremony_n and_o external_a rite_n &_o action_n and_o element_n 2._o the_o signification_n of_o they_o and_o manner_n of_o it_o in_o baptism_n a_o wash_n in_o christ_n blood_n the_o other_o a_o feed_n on_o he_o and_o so_o a_o communion_n and_o participation_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o merit_n 3._o the_o proper_a end_n baptism_n to_o admit_v we_o regenerate_v renew_v we_o the_o lord_n supper_n to_o nourish_v strengthen_v conserve_v we_o in_o the_o church_n 4._o the_o order_n of_o they_o baptism_n first_o the_o supper_n after_o and_o not_o otherwise_o 5._o the_o person_n use_v baptism_n all_o regenerate_a even_a child_n the_o lord_n supper_n only_o those_o that_o can_v acknowledge_v and_o remember_v the_o benefit_n and_o reason_n of_o it_o 6_o the_o manner_n of_o use_n of_o baptism_n with_o faith_n and_o repentance_n the_o lord_n supper_n beside_o they_o with_o confession_n also_o commemoration_n thanksgiving_n have_v so_o only_o of_o those_o in_o year_n 7._o the_o usurpation_n of_o they_o baptism_n but_o once_o as_o once_o admit_v into_o the_o covenant_n though_o often_o renew_v by_o repentance_n never_o iterate_v the_o lord_n supper_n the_o often_o use_v the_o better_a for_o continual_a nourish_v of_o we_o and_o commemoration_n
of_o christ_n death_n and_o benefit_n receive_v thereby_o 20._o how_o be_v it_o call_v both_o coena_fw-la domini_fw-la the_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o the_o time_n and_o occasion_n when_o institute_v mensa_fw-la domini_fw-la of_o the_o benefit_n of_o nourishment_n and_o food_n 1_o cor._n 10._o 20._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o meeting_n together_o of_o the_o church_n for_o celebration_n thereof_o communio_fw-la of_o the_o union_n with_o christ_n the_o communion_n of_o saint_n member_n by_o it_o and_o communication_n and_o participation_n of_o the_o faithful_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o thanksgiving_n and_o commemoration_n of_o christ_n blessing_n sacrificium_fw-la by_o the_o ancient_n but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o praise_n and_o thanks_n not_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o propitiatory_a missa_fw-la of_o he_o late_o romish_a church_n either_o of_o the_o division_n of_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o company_n and_o this_o left_a for_o the_o chief_a the_o receiver_n or_o of_o the_o al●es_n and_o oblation_n thither_o send_v or_o as_o some_o define_v of_o the_o sacrifice_n and_o elevation_n as_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v a_o sign_n or_o ensign_n or_o elevation_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o sacrifice_n or_o that_o token_n and_o action_n of_o and_o in_o the_o sacrifice_n call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o the_o elevation_n 21._o be_v it_o then_o a_o sacrifice_n nothing_o less_o yet_o the_o commemoration_n of_o that_o sacrifice_n by_o christ_n once_o offer_v and_o so_o a_o holy_a mystery_n and_o sign_n of_o that_o gracious_a redemption_n of_o all_o the_o elect_n continual_o to_o be_v remember_v with_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n as_o be_v more_o full_o express_v in_o the_o part_n the_o sign_n and_o thing_n signify_v 22._o what_o be_v the_o outward_a part_n or_o sign_n bread_n and_o wine_n which_o the_o lord_n command_v to_o be_v receive_v 23._o what_o note_v you_o in_o this_o 1._o the_o matter_n or_o element_n bread_n and_o wine_n 1._o bread_n etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o author_n the_o lord_n command_v 2._o by_o the_o lord_n 3._o the_o action_n the_o institution_n consecration_n communicate_v receive_v 3._o command_a to_o be_v receive_v 24._o what_o for_o the_o outward_a ceremony_n the_o bread_n and_o wine_n the_o element_n appoint_v the_o break_n and_o pour_v out_o prepare_v to_o be_v use_v the_o blessing_n and_o consecration_n in_o word_n prescribe_v the_o distribution_n and_o delivery_n receive_v and_o use_v in_o the_o action_n of_o the_o priest_n communicant_a 25._o be_v all_o this_o prescribe_v yes_o for_o be_v we_o observe_v it_o we_o find_v it_o all_o that_o 1._o at_o the_o end_n after_o supper_n whence_o the_o lord_n supper_n 2._o christ_n take_v bread_n and_o likewise_o the_o cup._n 3._o he_o give_v thanks_n the_o consecration_n 4._o he_o break_v it_o 5._o he_o distribute_v &_o give_v it_o &_o so_o f●r_v the_o cup_n take_v &_o give_v 6._o he_o say_v take_v 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distribute_v whence_o a_o communication_n and_o communion_n 5._o as_o take_v it_o apprehension_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o merit_n by_o faith_n 6._o as_o eat_v virtual_o application_n to_o the_o soul._n 7._o as_o drink_v the_o refresh_n of_o the_o languish_a soul_n in_o the_o fountain_n of_o grace_n 8._o as_o universal_a word_n all_o of_o you_o to_o signify_v the_o universality_n of_o his_o grace_n to_o all_o 9_o as_o form_v of_o word_n uniform_o set_v down_o in_o the_o four_o evangelist_n for_o unity_n and_o uniformity_n of_o faith_n doctrine_n manner_n 10._o as_o prescription_n of_o it_o to_o all_o and_o at_o all_o time_n or_o often_o do_v this_o as_o oft_o etc._n etc._n and_o so_o 11._o as_o the_o continuance_n of_o it_o in_o the_o often_o celebration_n 27._o what_o of_o the_o other_o circumstance_n as_o less_o material_a and_o not_o so_o primary_o note_v the_o efficacy_n use_n or_o end_n not_o so_o much_o insist_v on_o and_o so_o leave_v to_o the_o church_n order_n and_o 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1._o because_o of_o the_o fit_a and_o near_a resemblance_n between_o they_o and_o christ_n precious_a body_n and_o blood_n food_n and_o refresh_n of_o the_o soul_n 2._o because_o of_o the_o imitation_n of_o melchisedec_n holy_a action_n the_o type_n hereof_o and_o the_o long_o continue_a use_n and_o order_n among_o they_o ●_o because_o of_o the_o common_a yet_o excellent_a use_n of_o they_o 29._o how_o that_o fit_a and_o near_a resemblance_n 1._o in_o the_o preparation_n aforesaid_a of_o thresh_v grind_a break_v of_o the_o bread_n tread_v pour_v out_o of_o the_o wine_n as_o christ_n body_n and_o blood_n or_o indeed_o body_n and_o soul_n prepare_v for_o a_o offering_n for_o sin_n 2._o in_o the_o special_a use_n by_o take_v inward_o and_o digest_v they_o for_o nourishment_n and_o refresh_v of_o the_o body_n so_o these_o to_o the_o soul_n inward_o receive_v and_o appropriate_v by_o faith_n 3._o in_o the_o virtue_n of_o preservation_n of_o the_o hungry_a and_o famish_a from_o death_n so_o our_o soul_n from_o death_n also_o of_o strengthen_v and_o make_v glad_a the_o heart_n as_o psal._n 104._o 4._o so_o this_o bread_n of_o life_n or_o staff_n of_o bread_n stay_v strengthen_v the_o spiritual_a life_n and_o make_v glad_a the_o heart_n and_o soul_n of_o the_o faithful_a even_o comfort_v thereby_o to_o eternity_n 30._o how_o in_o imitation_n of_o melchisedec_n as_o he_o be_v a_o type_n of_o the_o messiah_n and_o bring_v out_o bread_n and_o wine_n to_o abraham_n cen._n 14._o 18._o and_o this_o continue_n in_o use_n among_o the_o jew_n as_o their_o tradition_n testify_v both_o to_o bless_v and_o consecrate_v their_o bread_n and_o wine_n especial_o at_o the_o passeover_n and_o at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o feast_n such_o a_o like_a distribution_n of_o a_o p●●t_v of_o the_o bread_n hi●_n under_o a_o napkin_n and_o a_o cup_n of_o wine_n at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o feast_n this_o ou●_n savio●●_n as_o a_o priest_n ●or_a ever_o after_o the_o o●der_n of_o mel●hijede●_n in_o continuance_n of_o that_o rite_n begin_v from_o he_o at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o passeover_n when_o now_o to_o vanish_v and_o be_v abolish_v thus_o cause_v it_o to_o stand_v for_o a_o perpetual_a r●mem●rance_n of_o the_o perfect_a pas●eover_n and_o his_o eterna●●_n priesthood_n 31._o how_o ●or_a the_o common_a and_o ordinary_a use_n as_o be_v ordinary_a and_o at_o h●●●_n yet_o of_o most_o excellent_a use_n the_o sustentation_n and_o comfort_n of_o life_n so_o this_o sacrament_n easy_a to_o be_v com●_n by_o and_o no_o burdensome_a ceremony_n no●_n costly_a yet_o of_o most_o excellent_a use_n and_o comfort_v ●o_o the_o very_a soul_n and_o as_o easy_a to_o be_v come_v by_o so_o of●en_o to_o be_v use_v 32._o what_o the_o inward_a part_n or_o thing_n signify_v the_o body_n and_o blout_n of_o christ_n
and_o faith_n be_v spiritual_a thing_n so_o be_v ●e_n spiritual_o and_o after_o a_o divine_a and_o in●ffable_a manner_n present_a to_o it_o and_o nourish_v and_o sustain_v the_o sa●●_n but_o be_v not_o this_o he_o confession_n of_o con_n or_o transubstantiation_n no_o for_o neither_o with_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d do_v we_o say_v it_o be_v cum_fw-la christo_fw-la or_o christus_fw-la cum_fw-la pa●e_n in_o or_o sub_fw-la pane_fw-la this_o with_o christ_n or_o christ_n within_o or_o under_o it_o nor_o with_o the_o m_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d turn_v into_o his_o body_n but_o with_o christ_n himself_o as_o christus_fw-la be_v panis_fw-la aquavitae_fw-la so_o this_o bread_n be_v his_o body_n and_o the_o cup_n his_o blood_n and_o so_o say_v his_o apostle_n but_o in_o the_o sacramental_a locution_n and_o phrase_n of_o a_o sacrament_n where_o the_o sign_n show_v the_o thing_n signi●ed_v and_o by_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o his_o power_n and_o institution_n ●oth_o be_v 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so_o ●oule_a a_o monster_n that_o god_n much_o hate_v 20._o how_o may_v that_o godly_a resolution_n be_v best_a wrought_v and_o confirm_v in_o we_o by_o consider_v 1._o the_o promise_n of_o god_n to_o the_o penitent_a and_o godly_a person_n 2._o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n require_v it_o 3._o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n allure_a we_o to_o he_o 4._o the_o example_n of_o mercy_n in_o sinner_n receive_v to_o grace_n to_o their_o comfort_n and_o felicity_n as_o of_o mary_n magdel●ne_n penitent_a thief_n david_n peter_n etc._n etc._n 5._o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n against_o impenitent_a sinner_n denounce_v 6._o all_o the_o action_n and_o work_n of_o god_n as_o i●_n be_v persuade_v we_o to_o a_o new_a obedience_n 7._o the_o unprofitablenesse_n shortness_n and_o contemptiblenesse_n yea_o endless_a shame_n of_o sin_n 8._o the_o fruit_n of_o conversion_n to_o god_n holiness_n and_o honour_n joy_n comfort_n and_o peace_n hereby_o and_o here_o obtain_v endless_a glory_n and_o eternity_n of_o reward_n hereafter_o in_o the_o love_n favour_n and_o presence_n of_o god_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o a_o constant_a resolution_n yea_o prosecution_n of_o so_o happy_a a_o new_a a_o course_n intend_v and_o perseverance_n to_o the_o end_n 21._o how_o be_v the_o preparation_n by_o faith_n by_o examine_v the_o truth_n and_o lively_a operation_n thereof_o to_o the_o save_n and_o adore_v the_o soul_n by_o 1._o the_o ground_n thereof_o the_o rock_n christ._n 2._o the_o steadfastness_n there_o of_o without_o waver_v 3._o the_o fruit_n and_o ●ff●cts_n thereof_o in_o our_o repentance_n begin_v and_o perfect_v love_n to_o god_n in_o praise_n and_o thankfulness_n love_n to_o man_n in_o charity_n and_o forgiveness_n 22._o what_o be_v faith_n the_o evidence_n and_o assurance_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v but_o hope_v for_o and_o so_o in_o particular_a of_o the_o mercy_n and_o promise_n of_o god_n make_v to_o we_o in_o christ_n express_v in_o his_o word_n and_o confirm_v in_o the_o sacrament_n the_o seal_n of_o grace_n the_o ground_n whereof_o be_v christ_n the_o rock_n and_o head_n corner_n stone_n on_o which_o the_o church_n be_v build_v and_o whence_o it_o be_v so_o firm_a that_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o prevail_v against_o it_o and_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v neither_o height_n nor_o depth_n principality_n nor_o power_n life_n nor_o death_n thing_n present_a nor_o thing_n to_o come_v be_v able_a to_o remove_v we_o from_o it_o or_o the_o love_n of_o god_n the_o fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o the_o same_o 23._o how_o be_v repentance_n the_o fruit_n of_o it_o as_o that_o be_v indeed_o the_o root_n and_o beginning_n of_o all_o goodness_n in_o we_o and_o also_o yield_v at_o last_o perfection_n to_o the_o same_o as_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n the_o begin_n of_o wisdom_n be_v found_v in_o faith_n the_o doctrine_n of_o salvation_n apprehend_v by_o faith_n mercy_n and_o grace_n receive_v by_o faith_n repentance_n so_o begin_v continue_v and_o perfect_v by_o the_o work_n of_o faith_n and_o so_o also_o the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n begin_v in_o faith_n of_o god_n for_o who_o sake_n we_o love_v our_o neighbour_n and_o in_o the_o same_o faith_n yield_v he_o our_o lord_n his_o honour_n and_o obedience_n thus_o faith_n form_v in_o we_o all_o virtue_n and_o grace_n as_o the_o same_o testify_v the_o truth_n of_o our_o faith_n 24._o how_o be_v this_o excellency_n of_o faith_n see_v excellent_o describe_v in_o nine_o and_o ten_o to_o the_o hebrew_n where_o show_v to_o be_v the_o root_n and_o foundation_n of_o all_o the_o excellent_a grace_n of_o god_n as_o the_o power_n of_o god_n in_o all_o holy_a man_n and_o saint_n on_o earth_n the_o ornament_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o to_o we_o even_o all_o in_o all_o for_o godliness_n so_o by_o 1._o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n 1._o the_o father_n see_v the_o promise_n afar_o off_o 2._o we_o see_v god_n and_o 3._o look_v up_o towards_o heaven_n 2._o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n we_o apprehend_v christ_n and_o his_o mercy_n and_o merit_n and_o apply_v they_o to_o the_o soul_n and_o be_v ready_a and_o prompt_a to_o all_o good_a work_n 3._o the_o heart_n of_o faith_n we_o believe_v and_o conceive_v christ_n lay_v hold_v on_o the_o promise_n 4._o the_o tongue_n of_o faith_n we_o praise_v god_n and_o make_v a_o godly_a confession_n 5._o the_o foot_n of_o faith_n enoch_n walk_v with_o god_n and_o we_o come_v to_o his_o holy_a temple_n and_o walk_v the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n and_o by_o this_o faith_n as_o by_o a_o hand_n receive_v christ_n in_o the_o sacrament_n and_o a_o mouth_n feed_v on_o he_o and_o a_o stomach_n or_o digestive_a faculty_n take_v he_o to_o our_o soul_n we_o be_v nourish_v by_o he_o and_o turn_v by_o his_o power_n into_o one_o substance_n body_n flesh_n and_o blood_n with_o he_o make_v flesh_n of_o his_o flesh_n bone_n of_o his_o bone_n and_o in_o he_o acceptable_a to_o god_n 25._o how_o be_v this_o faith_n see_v work_v by_o love_n in_o our_o yield_v all_o honour_n and_o praise_n to_o god_n with_o thanks_o for_o his_o benefit_n and_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n and_o commandment_n in_o our_o yield_a due_a respect_n to_o our_o neighbour_n according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o perfect_a charity_n and_o peace_n with_o all_o man_n 26._o how_o then_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n in_o general_n to_o yield_v all_o honour_n love_n obedience_n and_o duty_n as_o it_o be_v express_v in_o the_o commandment_n and_o first_o table_n especial_o in_o particular_a in_o respect_n have_v to_o this_o sacrament_n and_o the_o receive_n thereof_o 1._o to_o have_v a_o humble_a and_o thankful_a heart_n 2._o to_o have_v holy_a remembrance_n of_o this_o so_o great_a benefit_n and_o blessing_n 3._o to_o have_v reverend_a commemoration_n thereof_o with_o mouth_n and_o lip_n ready_a to_o set_v forth_o the_o praise_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n with_o thanksgiving_n for_o the_o same_o 27._o how_o in_o respect_n of_o man_n to_o be_v right_o dispose_v in_o charity_n towards_o they_o both_o general_o as_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o command_v in_o the_o law_n and_o gospel_n and_o particular_o in_o regard_n of_o this_o holy_a action_n where_o be_v so_o especial_o require_v 1._o forgiveness_n we_o desire_v forgiveness_n as_o in_o the_o lord_n prayer_n 2._o and_o here_o and_o perfect_a peace_n with_o all_o man_n as_o we_o desire_v to_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o god_n and_o to_o have_v union_n with_o he_o and_o communion_n with_o the_o saint_n whereof_o this_o sacrament_n be_v a_o token_n and_o symbol_n receive_v to_o the_o soul_n 28._o how_o if_o we_o sinde_v not_o ourselves_o so_o well_o prepare_v we_o be_v not_o to_o leave_v the_o sacrament_n but_o rather_o labour_v to_o be_v better_o prepare_v which_o if_o we_o
desire_v will_v assure_o be_v effect_v for_o we_o have_v not_o that_o grace_n to_o desire_v so_o well_o without_o god_n spirit_n and_o sanctorum_fw-la desideria_fw-la preces_fw-la god_n accept_v the_o good_a even_o in_o the_o desire_n and_o give_v more_o grace_n for_o that_o secret_a prayer_n and_o we_o may_v use_v the_o mean_n and_o motive_n before_o remember_v 29._o how_o if_o we_o feel_v ourselves_o heavy_a and_o lumpish_a even_o to_o so_o good_a desire_n to_o be_v sorry_a for_o it_o and_o god_n will_v give_v grace_n for_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o any_o sin_n and_o itself_o be_v a_o earnest_n or_o token_n of_o grace_n and_o by_o stir_v up_o such_o cinder_n of_o grace_n it_o may_v grow_v to_o a_o great_a flame_n by_o god_n secret_a assistance_n for_o we_o that_o have_v receive_v all_o our_o life_n time_n so_o many_o and_o great_a blessing_n why_o shall_v we_o be_v unthankful_a which_o be_v a_o shame_n or_o idle_a or_o despair_v of_o more_o 30._o bus_fw-la be_v we_o not_o better_o refrain_v in_o this_o case_n though_o to_o come_v not_o well_o prepare_v be_v a_o offence_n yet_o to_o stay_v away_o be_v no_o less_o for_o it_o may_v seem_v a_o provoke_a of_o god_n to_o anger_v by_o such_o neglect_n as_o stay_v in_o sin_n and_o stay_v a_o way_n from_o this_o holy_a mystery_n appoint_v for_o a_o mean_n and_o seal_n of_o grace_n so_o this_o be_v the_o maze_n or_o labyrinth_n sin_n bringethus_n into_z danger_n in_o come_v and_o more_o danger_n in_o stay_v from_o the_o lord_n table_n 31._o what_o may_v we_o do_v then_o if_o any_o holy_a desire_n in_o our_o heart_n rather_o come_v because_o this_o be_v a_o gate_n of_o mercy_n or_o jacob_n ladder_n whereon_o angel_n and_o grace_n descend_v and_o we_o may_v here_o find_v mercy_n the_o woman_n that_o touch_v the_o hem_o of_o christ_n garment_n be_v heal_v for_o her_o faith_n sake_n much_o more_o if_o thou_o touch_v the_o lord_n himself_o have_v a_o grame_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v see_v in_o thy_o holy_a desire_n for_o though_o god_n hear_v not_o sinner_n and_o their_o sacrifice_n and_o prayer_n be_v a_o abomination_n it_o be_v understand_v not_o so_o much_o of_o the_o sinner_n as_o the_o resolute_a in_o sin_n and_o delighter_a the_o ein_fw-mi for_o the_o thief_n be_v hear_v and_o the_o publican_n justify_v both_o sinner_n bu●repenting_v and_o both_o receive_v 32._o but_o may_v not_o the_o minister_n put_v any_o back_n yes_o upon_o any_o notorious_a offence_n or_o scandal_n till_o public_a satisfaction_n give_v as_o it_o be_v not_o sit_v to_o give_v holy_a thing_n to_o dog_n or_o cast_v pearl_n before_o swine_n yea_o and_o sometime_o at_o the_o discretion_n of_o the_o minister_n when_o upon_o his_o knowledge_n it_o may_v be_v for_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o party_n by_o his_o better_a preparednesse_n and_o humiliation_n 33._o who_o can_v be_v say_v well_o or_o sufficient_o prepare_v though_o none_o can_v be_v sufficient_o prepare_v conformable_o to_o the_o great_a dignity_n of_o the_o mystery_n in_o itself_o and_o our_o unworthiness_n consider_v do_v we_o prepare_v ourselves_o all_o our_o life_n yet_o if_o we_o come_v as_o before_o be_v show_v with_o faith_n and_o repentance_n judge_v ourselves_o and_o confess_v our_o unworthiness_n but_o with_o purpose_n of_o amendment_n in_o due_a reverence_n this_o be_v as_o god_n require_v and_o by_o he_o account_v come_v worthy_o for_o as_o in_o our_o alm_n be_v require_v according_a to_o that_o which_o as_o a_o man_n have_v nor_o that_o he_o have_v not_o so_o in_o this_o prepare_n do_v as_o much_o as_o we_o can_v be_v thereby_o account_v want_v nothing_o 34._o what_o reverence_v require_v in_o come_v 1._o both_o internal_a of_o the_o mind_n humble_v and_o exercise_v in_o holy_a thought_n and_o devotion_n on_o the_o knee_n of_o our_o heart_n 2._o and_o external_a of_o the_o body_n for_o testification_n thereof_o as_o one_o to_o be_v do_v the_o other_o not_o to_o be_v leave_v undo_v for_o who_o can_v too_o humble_o or_o reverent_o receive_v so_o great_a and_o holy_a a_o blessing_n and_o divine_a mystery_n 35._o why_o such_o preparation_n or_o reverence_n require_v the_o more_o to_o humble_v and_o fit_v we_o to_o receive_v so_o high_a a_o blessing_n as_o we_o may_v consider_v 1._o if_o so_o many_o purification_n and_o cleansing_n by_o the_o law_n appoint_v in_o they_o that_o do_v approach_v the_o temple_n 2._o if_o such_o preparation_n and_o purification_n before_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o law_n exod_a 19_o 3._o if_o moses_n must_v put_v off_o his_o shoe_n approach_v the_o angel_n in_o the_o bush_n exod._n 2._o 4._o if_o david_n and_o solomon_n make_v such_o preparation_n for_o the_o material_a temple_n 5._o if_o david_n in_o the_o tabernacle_n solomon_n in_o the_o temple_n on_o their_o knee_n and_o face_n before_o the_o lord_n 6._o the_o 24_o elder_n their_o crown_n to_o the_o ground_n as_o bow_v before_o the_o mercy_n seat_n and_o the_o lamb_n with_o what_o preparation_n let_v we_o think_v what_o manner_n of_o person_n we_o ought_v to_o be_v and_o with_o what_o reverence_n and_o humility_n ought_v we_o to_o approach_v his_o presence_n or_o ●he_v throne_n of_o grace_n 36._o what_o be_v we_o to_o do_v at_o the_o receeive_n we_o be_v to_o consider_v the_o benefit_n and_o present_a mystery_n wonder_v with_o reverence_n touch_v it_o with_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n apprehend_v it_o with_o the_o heart_n and_o so_o receive_v the_o outward_a sign_n contemplate_v the_o inward_a grace_n and_o thou_o may_v so_o 1._o remember_v the_o author_n his_o action_n and_o holy_a institution_n holy_a company_n present_a when_o first_o administer_v his_o offering_n and_o passion_n then_o present_o at_o hand_n 2._o conceive_v thyself_o invite_v now_o to_o that_o holy_a feast_n thy_o invitation_n to_o the_o table_n of_o angel_n in_o heaven_n thy_o preservation_n in_o the_o strength_n of_o this_o to_o eternity_n 3._o consider_v heavenly_a grace_n present_v with_o this_o manna_n angel_n food_n christ_n peace_n and_o salvation_n come_v to_o our_o soul_n our_o union_n with_o christ_n &_o god_n &_o communion_n with_o the_o saint_n 36._o what_o be_v to_o be_v do_v after_o receive_v 1._o we_o ought_v to_o give_v thanks_n to_o christ_n for_o his_o benefit_n blessing_n &_o grace_n this_o benefit_n and_o his_o presence_n therein_o his_o come_n thus_o under_o our_o roo●_n and_o bring_v peace_n and_o salvation_n to_o we_o 2._o we_o o●g●t_v to_o beseech_v he_o never_o to_o depart_v from_o we_o to_o be_v more_o powerful_o present_a wi●h_v we_o to_o continue_v with_o we_o to_o the_o end_n and_o take_v we_o whole_o to_o h●mselfe_n 3._o remember_v to_o resign_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o he_o that_o have_v thus_o take_v possession_n of_o our_o soul_n be_v more_o and_o more_o careful_a to_o please_v he_o fly_v from_o what_o shall_v be_v displease_v to_o he_o or_o desil_v to_o our_o soul_n 4._o meditate_v on_o the_o covenant_n of_o god_n whereof_o this_o a_o seal_n renew_v thy_o covenant_n of_o obedience_n in_o this_o sacrament_n the_o holiness_n of_o obedience_n thou_o have_v promise_v as_o holiness_n become_v the_o house_n of_o god_n for_o ever_o and_o such_o be_v the_o christian_n soul_n a_o house_n or_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o therefore_o to_o fly_v sin_n and_o vice_n and_o practice_v new_a and_o better_a obedience_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n 37._o how_o may_v this_o holy_a course_n be_v continue_v by_o earnest_n and_o hearty_a prayer_n the_o beginning_n obtain_v and_o conservation_n of_o all_o grace_n to_o the_o soul_n together_o with_o the_o meditation_n of_o this_o so_o great_a a_o blessing_n and_o herein_o as_o christ_n gracious_a presence_n so_o in_o he_o god_n divine_a presence_n both_o gracious_o here_o and_o his_o eye_n and_o aid_v powerful_o with_o we_o present_v every_o where_o than_o which_o if_o we_o ju●tlv_v consider_v it_o there_o can_v be_v no_o great_a motive_n to_o pull_v we_o back_o from_o sin_n and_o confirm_v we_o in_o goodness_n and_o so_o 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