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of_o thy_o cross_n reconcile_v i_o to_o thy_o eternal_a father_n 15.57_o and_o bring_v to_o i_o peace_n of_o conscience_n let_v the_o victory_n of_o thy_o cross_n mortify_v all_o my_o evil_n and_o corrupt_a affection_n let_v the_o triumph_n of_o thy_o cross_n lead_v i_o on_o to_o a_o state_n of_o holiness_n that_o i_o may_v sin_v no_o more_o but_o in_o all_o thing_n please_v thou_o and_o in_o all_o thing_n serve_v thou_o and_o in_o all_o thing_n glorify_v thou_o 7._o great_a and_o infinite_a be_v thy_o glory_n infinite_a and_o glorious_a be_v thy_o mercy_n who_o be_v like_a unto_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n who_o dwell_v on_o high_a and_o yet_o humble_v himself_o to_o behold_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n heaven_n itself_o do_v whole_o minister_v to_o our_o salvation_n god_n take_v care_n of_o we_o god_n love_v we_o first_o god_n will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o perish_v but_o employ_v all_o his_o attribute_n for_o our_o good_a the_o son_n of_o god_n die_v for_o 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congregation_n of_o all_o christ_n servant_n his_o church_n and_o this_o sacramental_a bread_n be_v both_o in_o scripture_n call_v by_o the_o same_o name_n this_o bread_n be_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o church_n be_v christ_n body_n too_o for_o by_o the_o communion_n of_o this_o bread_n all_o faithful_a people_n be_v confederated_a into_o one_o body_n the_o body_n of_o our_o lord_n now_o it_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v that_o although_o the_o expression_n be_v tropical_a pelusiot_n and_o figurative_a that_o we_o be_v make_v one_o body_n because_o it_o be_v mean_v in_o a_o spiritual_a sense_n yet_o that_o spiritual_a sense_n mean_v the_o most_o real_a event_n in_o the_o world_n we_o be_v real_o join_v to_o one_o common_a divine_a principle_n jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n and_o from_o he_o we_o do_v communicate_v in_o all_o the_o blessing_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o
sacramental_a symbol_n as_o a_o direct_a consignation_n of_o pardon_n not_o that_o it_o be_v they_o complete_v for_o it_o be_v a_o work_n of_o time_n it_o be_v as_o long_o in_o do_v as_o repentance_n be_v in_o perfect_a it_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o that_o depend_v on_o its_o cause_n in_o a_o perpetual_a operation_n but_o it_o be_v then_o work_v and_o if_o we_o go_v on_o in_o duty_n god_n will_v proceed_v to_o finish_v the_o method_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o snatch_v we_o from_o eternal_a death_n which_o we_o have_v deserve_v and_o bring_v we_o unto_o glory_n and_o this_o he_o be_v please_v by_o the_o sacramental_a all_o the_o way_n to_o consign_v god_n speak_v not_o more_o articulate_o in_o any_o voice_n from_o heaven_n than_o in_o such_o real_a indication_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n 14._o last_o since_o the_o sacrament_n be_v the_o great_a solemnity_n of_o prayer_n and_o imitation_n of_o christ_n intercession_n in_o heaven_n let_v we_o here_o be_v both_o charitable_a and_o religious_a in_o our_o prayer_n intercede_v for_o all_o state_n of_o man_n and_o woman_n in_o the_o christian_n church_n and_o represent_v to_o god_n all_o the_o need_v of_o ourselves_o and_o of_o our_o relative_n for_o than_o we_o pray_v with_o all_o the_o advantage_n of_o the_o spirit_n when_o we_o pray_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n crucify_v in_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o our_o neighbour_n in_o the_o advantage_n of_o solemn_a piety_n in_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n in_o the_o imitation_n of_o christ_n intercession_n and_o in_o the_o union_n with_o christ_n himself_o spiritual_a and_o sacramental_a and_o to_o such_o prayer_n as_o these_o nothing_o can_v be_v add_v but_o that_o which_o will_v certain_o come_v that_o be_v a_o bless_a hear_n and_o a_o gracious_a answer_n sect_n iii_o devotion_n preparatory_a to_o this_o mystery_n ejaculation_n i._o 1._o i_o will_v praise_v thou_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n before_o the_o angel_n will_v i_o sing_v praise_n unto_o thou_o 2._o i_o will_v worship_v towards_o thy_o holy_a temple_n and_o praise_v thy_o name_n for_o thy_o love_a kindness_n and_o for_o thy_o truth_n for_o thou_o have_v magnify_v above_o all_o thy_o name_n the_o word_n of_o thy_o praise_n 3._o in_o the_o day_n when_o i_o call_v upon_o thou_o thou_o shall_v answer_v and_o shall_v multiply_v strength_n in_o my_o soul._n 4._o how_o precious_a be_v thy_o thought_n unto_o i_o o_o god_n how_o great_a be_v the_o sum_n of_o they_o the_o lord_n will_v perfect_v that_o which_o concern_v i_o thy_o mercy_n o_o lord_n endure_v for_o ever_o 5._o i_o wait_v for_o the_o lord_n my_o soul_n do_v wait_v and_o in_o his_o word_n do_v i_o hope_v 6._o my_o soul_n do_v wait_v for_o the_o lord_n more_o than_o they_o that_o keep_v the_o morning_n watch_v that_o they_o may_v observe_v the_o time_n of_o offer_v the_o morning_n sacrifice_n 7._o o_o let_v my_o soul_n hope_v in_o the_o lord_n for_o with_o the_o lord_n there_o be_v mercy_n and_o with_o he_o be_v plenteous_a redemption_n he_o shall_v redeem_v his_o people_n from_o all_o iniquity_n ii_o 1._o our_o lord_n be_v gentle_a and_o just_a our_o god_n be_v merciful_a 2._o the_o lord_n keep_v the_o simple_a i_o be_v humble_v but_o the_o lord_n look_v after_o my_o redemption_n 3._o o_o my_o soul_n return_v thou_o unto_o thy_o rest_n because_o the_o lord_n have_v restore_v his_o good_a thing_n unto_o thou_o 4._o he_o have_v snatch_v my_o soul_n from_o death_n my_o eye_n from_o tear_n and_o my_o foot_n from_o fall_v i_o will_v therefore_o walk_v before_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n 5._o i_o have_v believe_v therefore_o will_v i_o speak_v in_o the_o assembly_n of_o just_a man_n i_o will_v great_o praise_v the_o lord_n 6._o what_o shall_v i_o return_v unto_o the_o lord_n all_o his_o retribution_n be_v repay_v upon_o i_o 7._o i_o will_v bear_v the_o chalice_n of_o redemption_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n i_o will_v call_v upon_o my_o god_n iii_o 1._o i_o will_v pay_v my_o vow_n unto_o the_o lord_n i_o will_v then_o show_v forth_o his_o sacrament_n unto_o all_o the_o people_n 2._o honourable_a before_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o death_n of_o his_o holy_a one_o and_o thereby_o thou_o have_v break_v all_o my_o chain_n 3._o i_o have_v swear_v and_o i_o will_v perform_v it_o that_o i_o will_v keep_v thy_o righteous_a judgement_n 4._o i_o will_v great_o praise_v the_o lord_n with_o my_o mouth_n yea_o i_o will_v praise_v he_o among_o the_o multitude_n 5._o for_o he_o shall_v stand_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o poor_a to_o save_v he_o from_o they_o that_o condemn_v his_o soul._n 6._o his_o work_n be_v honourable_a and_o glorious_a and_o his_o righteousness_n remain_v for_o ever_o he_o have_v make_v his_o wonderful_a work_n to_o be_v remember_v 7._o the_o lord_n be_v gracious_a and_o full_a of_o compassion_n he_o have_v give_v meat_n unto_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o he_o will_v ever_o be_v mindful_a of_o his_o covenant_n he_o have_v show_v his_o people_n the_o power_n of_o his_o work_n bless_a be_v god_n the_o prayer_n to_o be_v use_v in_o any_o day_n or_o time_n of_o preparation_n to_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n i._o o_o thou_o shepherd_n of_o israel_n thou_o that_o feed_v we_o like_o sheep_n thou_o make_v we_o to_o lie_v down_o in_o pleasant_a pasture_n and_o lead_v we_o by_o the_o still_a water_n run_v from_o the_o cleft_n of_o the_o rock_n from_o the_o wound_n of_o our_o lord_n from_o the_o fountain_n of_o salvation_n thou_o prepare_v a_o table_n for_o we_o and_o anoint_v our_o head_n with_o the_o unction_n from_o above_o and_o our_o cup_n run_v over_o let_v the_o blood_n of_o thy_o wound_n and_o the_o water_n of_o thy_o side_n wash_v i_o clean_o that_o i_o may_v with_o a_o pure_a clean_a soul_n come_v to_o eat_v of_o the_o pure_a sacrifice_n the_o lamb_n slay_v from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n ii_o thou_o give_v thyself_o to_o be_v the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n in_o the_o wonder_n of_o the_o sacrament_n in_o the_o faith_n of_o thy_o word_n in_o the_o blessing_n and_o grace_n of_o thy_o spirit_n perform_v that_o in_o thy_o servant_n which_o thou_o have_v prepare_v and_o effect_v in_o thy_o son_n strengthen_v my_o infirmity_n heal_v my_o sickness_n give_v i_o strength_n to_o subdue_v my_o passion_n to_o mortify_v my_o inordination_n to_o kill_v all_o my_o sin_n increase_v thy_o grace_n in_o my_o soul_n enkindle_v a_o bright_a devotion_n extinguish_v all_o the_o fire_n of_o hell_n my_o lust_n and_o my_o pride_n my_o envy_n and_o all_o my_o spiritual_a wickedness_n pardon_v all_o my_o sin_n and_o fill_v i_o with_o thy_o spirit_n that_o by_o thy_o spirit_n thou_o may_v dwell_v in_o i_o and_o by_o obedience_n and_o love_n i_o may_v dwell_v in_o thou_o and_o live_v in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n till_o it_o pasâ—_n on_o to_o glory_n and_o immensity_n by_o the_o power_n and_o the_o blessing_n by_o the_o passion_n and_o intercession_n of_o the_o word_n incarnate_a who_o i_o adore_v and_o who_o i_o love_v and_o who_o i_o will_v serve_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o iii_o o_o mysterious_a god_n ineffable_a and_o glorious_a majesty_n what_o be_v this_o that_o thou_o have_v do_v to_o the_o son_n of_o man_n thou_o have_v from_o thy_o bosom_n send_v thy_o son_n to_o take_v upon_o he_o our_o nature_n in_o he_o thou_o have_v open_v the_o fountain_n of_o thy_o mercy_n and_o have_v invite_v all_o penitent_a sinner_n to_o come_v to_o be_v pardon_v all_o the_o oppress_v to_o be_v ease_v all_o the_o sorrowful_a to_o be_v comfort_v all_o the_o sick_a to_o be_v cure_v all_o the_o hungry_a to_o be_v fill_v and_o the_o thirsty_a to_o be_v refresh_v with_o the_o water_n of_o life_n and_o sustain_v with_o the_o wine_n of_o elect_a soul_n admit_v i_o o_o god_n to_o this_o great_a effusion_n of_o love_a kindness_n that_o i_o may_v partake_v of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n that_o by_o he_o i_o may_v be_v comfort_v in_o all_o my_o grief_n satisfy_v in_o all_o my_o doubt_n heal_v of_o all_o the_o wound_n of_o my_o soul_n and_o the_o bruise_n of_o my_o spirit_n and_o be_v fill_v with_o the_o bread_n of_o heaven_n and_o arm_v with_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o spirit_n i_o may_v begin_v continue_v and_o finish_v my_o journey_n through_o this_o valley_n of_o tear_n unto_o my_o portion_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a kingdom_n whither_o our_o lord_n be_v go_v before_o to_o prepare_v a_o place_n for_o every_o love_a and_o obedient_a soul._n grant_v this_o o_o eternal_a god_n for_o his_o sake_n who_o die_v for_o we_o and_o intercede_v for_o we_o and_o give_v himself_o daily_o to_o we_o our_o bless_a lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n amen_n chap._n ii_o of_o
of_o our_o faith_n and_o act_n of_o obedience_n and_o the_o confirmation_n of_o our_o hope_n and_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o charity_n so_o that_o although_o god_n be_v gracious_a in_o every_o dispensation_n yet_o he_o be_v bountiful_a in_o this_o although_o we_o serve_v god_n in_o every_o virtue_n yet_o in_o the_o worthy_a reception_n of_o this_o divine_a sacrament_n there_o must_v be_v a_o conjugation_n of_o virtue_n and_o therefore_o we_o serve_v he_o more_o we_o drink_v deep_a of_o his_o love_a kindness_n in_o every_o effusion_n of_o it_o but_o in_o this_o we_o be_v inebriate_v he_o always_o fill_v our_o cup_n but_o here_o it_o run_v over_o the_o effect_n of_o these_o consideration_n be_v these_o 1._o that_o by_o faith_n in_o our_o disposition_n and_o preparation_n to_o the_o holy_a communion_n be_v not_o understand_v only_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n but_o the_o body_n of_o faith_n not_o only_o believe_v the_o article_n but_o the_o dedication_n of_o our_o person_n not_o only_o a_o yield_n up_o of_o our_o understanding_n but_o the_o engage_v of_o our_o service_n not_o the_o hallow_n of_o one_o faculty_n but_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n that_o faith_n which_o be_v necessary_a to_o the_o worthy_a receive_v this_o divine_a sacrament_n be_v all_o that_o which_o be_v necessary_a to_o the_o susception_n of_o baptism_n and_o all_o that_o which_o be_v produce_v by_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o all_o that_o which_o be_v exercise_v in_o every_o single_a grace_n all_o that_o by_o which_o we_o live_v the_o life_n of_o grace_n and_o all_o that_o which_o work_v by_o charity_n and_o make_v a_o new_a creature_n and_o justify_v a_o sinner_n and_o be_v a_o keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n 2._o if_o the_o manducation_n of_o christ_n flesh_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n be_v spiritual_a and_o do_v by_o faith_n and_o be_v effect_v by_o the_o spirit_n and_o that_o this_o faith_n signify_v a_o entire_a dedition_n of_o ourselves_o to_o christ_n and_o sanctification_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n to_o the_o service_n of_o christ_n than_o it_o follow_v 8._o that_o the_o wicked_a do_v not_o communicate_v with_o christ_n they_o eat_v not_o his_o flesh_n and_o they_o drink_v not_o his_o blood_n they_o eat_v and_o drink_v indeed_o but_o it_o be_v gravel_n in_o their_o tooth_n and_o death_n in_o their_o belly_n they_o eat_v and_o drink_v damnation_n to_o themselves_o for_o unless_o a_o man_n be_v a_o member_n of_o christ_n unless_o christ_n dwell_v in_o he_o by_o a_o live_a faith_n he_o do_v not_o eat_v the_o bread_n that_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n they_o lick_v the_o rock_n say_v st._n cyprian_n but_o drink_v not_o the_o water_n of_o its_o emanation_n they_o receive_v the_o skin_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o the_o bran_n of_o the_o flesh_n say_v st._n bernard_n but_o it_o be_v in_o this_o divine_a nutriment_n as_o it_o be_v in_o some_o fruit_n the_o skin_n be_v bitterness_n and_o the_o inward_a juice_n be_v salutary_a and_o pleasant_a the_o outward_a symbol_n never_o bring_v life_n but_o they_o can_v bring_v death_n sanguinis_fw-la and_o they_o of_o who_o it_o can_v be_v say_v according_a to_o the_o expression_n of_o st._n austin_n they_o eat_v no_o spiritual_a meat_n but_o they_o eat_v the_o sign_n of_o christ_n must_v also_o remember_v what_o old_a simeon_n say_v in_o his_o prophecy_n of_o christ_n he_o be_v a_o sign_n set_v for_o the_o fall_n of_o many_o but_o his_o flesh_n and_o blood_n spiritual_o eat_v be_v resurrection_n from_o the_o dead_a sect_n vi_o meditation_n and_o devotion_n relative_a to_o this_o preparatory_a grace_n to_o be_v use_v in_o the_o day_n of_o preparation_n or_o at_o any_o time_n of_o spiritual_a communion_n st._n bernard_n meditation_n and_o prayer_n the_o calais_n which_o thou_o o_o sweet_a saviour_n jesus_n do_v drink_v have_v make_v thou_o infinite_o amiable_a it_o be_v the_o work_n of_o my_o redemption_n certain_o nothing_o do_v more_o pleas_o invite_v or_o more_o profitable_o require_v or_o more_o vehement_o affect_v i_o than_o this_o love_n for_o by_o how_o much_o low_o thou_o do_v for_o i_o descend_v in_o the_o declination_n of_o humility_n by_o so_o much_o be_v thou_o dear_a to_o i_o in_o the_o exaltation_n of_o thy_o charity_n and_o thy_o glory_n *_o learn_v o_o my_o soul_n how_o thou_o ought_v to_o love_n christ_n who_o have_v give_v we_o his_o flesh_n for_o meat_n his_o blood_n for_o drink_v the_o water_n of_o his_o side_n for_o our_o lavatory_n and_o his_o own_o life_n for_o the_o price_n of_o our_o redemption_n he_o be_v stark_o and_o dead_a cold_a who_o be_v not_o set_v on_o fire_n by_o the_o burn_a and_o shine_a flame_n of_o such_o a_o charity_n i._o bless_a saviour_n jesus_n the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n the_o fountain_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n by_o thou_o let_v we_o have_v access_n to_o thy_o heavenly_a father_n that_o by_o thou_o he_o may_v accept_v we_o who_o by_o thou_o be_v reveal_v to_o we_o let_v thy_o innocence_n and_o purity_n procure_v pardon_n for_o our_o uncleanness_n and_o disobedience_n let_v thy_o humility_n extinguish_v our_o pride_n and_o vanity_n thy_o meekness_n extinguish_v our_o anger_n and_o thy_o charity_n cover_v the_o multitude_n of_o our_o sin_n ii_o o_o bless_a advocate_n and_o mediator_n intercede_v for_o we_o with_o thy_o father_n and_o we_o with_o thy_o god_n and_o we_o and_o grant_v that_o by_o the_o grace_n which_o thou_o have_v find_v by_o the_o prerogative_n which_o thou_o have_v deserve_v by_o the_o mercy_n which_o thou_o have_v purchase_v for_o we_o that_o as_o thou_o be_v partaker_n of_o our_o suffering_n and_o infirmity_n so_o we_o by_o thy_o death_n and_o resurrection_n and_o by_o thy_o infinite_a gracious_a intercession_n may_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o thy_o holiness_n and_o thy_o glory_n iii_o let_v the_o brightness_n of_o the_o divine_a grace_n for_o ever_o shine_v upon_o thy_o servant_n that_o we_o be_v purify_v from_o all_o error_n and_o infidelity_n from_o weak_a fancy_n and_o curious_a inquiry_n may_v perceive_v and_o adore_v the_o wisdom_n and_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o the_o truth_n and_o mysteriousnesse_n of_o this_o divine_a sacrament_n and_o be_v please_v to_o lighten_v in_o our_o spirit_n such_o a_o burn_a love_n and_o such_o a_o shine_a devotion_n that_o we_o may_v true_o receive_v thou_o and_o be_v unite_v unto_o thou_o that_o we_o may_v feed_v on_o thou_o the_o celestial_a manna_n and_o may_v with_o a_o eye_n of_o faith_n see_v thou_o under_o the_o cloud_n and_o in_o the_o vail_n and_o at_o last_o may_v see_v thou_o in_o the_o bright_a effusion_n of_o thy_o glory_n amen_n a_o confession_n of_o faith_n in_o order_n to_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n take_v out_o of_o the_o liturgy_n of_o st._n clement_n to_o be_v use_v in_o the_o day_n of_o preparation_n or_o communion_n holy_a holy_a holy_a lord_n god_n of_o sabbaoth_n heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v full_a of_o thy_o glory_n bless_a be_v 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we_o lead_v as_o a_o lamb_n to_o the_o slaughter_n and_o as_o a_o sheep_n before_o the_o shearer_n be_v dumb_a so_o thou_o open_v not_o thy_o mouth_n thou_o turn_v thy_o back_n to_o the_o smiter_n and_o thy_o cheek_n to_o the_o nipper_n thou_o be_v mock_v and_o whip_v crucify_v and_o tear_v but_o thou_o do_v nothing_o but_o good_a to_o thy_o enemy_n and_o pray_v with_o loud_a cry_n for_o thy_o persecutor_n and_o do_v heal_v the_o wound_n of_o one_o that_o come_v to_o lay_v violent_a hand_n upon_o thou_o o_o plant_n in_o my_o heart_n gentleness_n and_o patience_n a_o meek_a and_o a_o long_a suffer_a spirit_n that_o i_o may_v never_o be_v transport_v with_o violent_a anger_n never_o be_v disorder_v by_o peevishness_n never_o think_v thought_n of_o revenge_n but_o may_v with_o meekness_n receive_v all_o injury_n that_o shall_v be_v do_v to_o i_o and_o patient_o bear_v every_o cross_a accident_n and_o with_o charity_n may_v return_v blessing_n for_o curse_v good_a for_o evil_n kind_a 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and_o a_o holy_a repentance_n for_o whatever_o he_o have_v do_v amiss_o grant_v he_o may_v do_v so_o no_o more_o keep_v i_o from_o the_o evil_a tongue_n and_o injurious_a action_n of_o all_o man_n and_o keep_v all_o my_o enemy_n from_o all_o the_o express_v of_o thy_o wrath_n and_o let_v thy_o grace_n prevail_v final_o upon_o thy_o servant_n that_o i_o may_v never_o remember_v any_o injury_n to_o the_o prejudice_n of_o any_o man_n buâ—_n that_o i_o may_v walk_v towards_o my_o enemy_n as_o christ_n do_v who_o receive_v much_o evil_n but_o go_v about_o seek_v to_o do_v goâ—d_v to_o every_o man_n and_o if_o ever_o it_o shall_v be_v in_o my_o power_n and_o my_o opportunity_n to_o return_v evil_a o_o then_o grant_v that_o the_o spirit_n of_o love_n and_o forgiveness_n may_v triumph_v over_o all_o anger_n and_o malice_n and_o revenge_n that_o i_o may_v be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o maâ—_n love_n god_n and_o prove_v my_o love_n to_o thou_o by_o my_o love_n to_o my_o brother_n and_o by_o obedience_n to_o all_o thy_o law_n through_o the_o son_n of_o thy_o love_n by_o who_o thou_o be_v reconcile_v to_o mankind_n our_o bless_a lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n amen_n vers._n remember_v not_o lord_n our_o offence_n nor_o the_o offence_n of_o our_o forefather_n neither_o take_v thou_o vengeance_n of_o our_o sin_n resp._n spare_v we_o good_a lord_n spare_v thy_o people_n who_o thou_o have_v redeem_v with_o thy_o most_o precious_a blood_n and_o be_v not_o angry_a with_o we_o for_o ever_o amen_n chap._n v._o of_o repentance_n preparatory_a to_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n sect_n i._o when_o isaac_n and_o abimelech_n have_v make_v a_o covenant_n of_o peace_n and_o mutual_a agreement_n they_o will_v not_o confirm_v it_o by_o a_o sacramental_a oath_n till_o the_o next_o morning_n that_o they_o may_v swear_v fast_v for_o the_o reverence_n and_o religious_a regard_n of_o the_o solemn_a oath_n say_v lyra._n but_o philo_n say_v they_o do_v it_o symbolical_o to_o represent_v that_o 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unreasonable_a fear_n and_o nothing_o but_o a_o single_a ray_n from_o heaven_n can_v give_v they_o any_o portion_n of_o comfort_n and_o these_o man_n never_o trust_v to_o any_o thing_n they_o do_v or_o to_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v do_v for_o they_o and_o fear_v by_o no_o other_o measure_n but_o by_o consideration_n of_o the_o intolerable_a misery_n which_o they_o shall_v suffer_v if_o they_o do_v miscarry_v and_o because_o these_o man_n can_v speak_v nothing_o and_o think_v nothing_o comfortable_a of_o themselves_o in_o that_o agony_n or_o in_o that_o meditation_n therefore_o they_o can_v make_v use_n of_o this_o rule_n by_o the_o proportion_n of_o that_o judgement_n of_o charity_n which_o themselves_o make_v of_o other_o and_o in_o what_o case_n and_o in_o what_o disposition_n they_o conclude_v other_o to_o die_v in_o the_o lord_n if_o they_o take_v those_o or_o the_o like_a measure_n for_o themselves_o and_o according_o in_o those_o disposition_n address_v themselves_o to_o the_o 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