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bodâ—_n of_o she_o in_o the_o womb_n of_o her_o moâ—her_n saint_n anne_n in_o that_o very_a moment_n he_o do_v also_o enrich_v and_o beautify_v it_o with_o his_o sovereign_a grace_n sanctify_v she_o from_o the_o very_a instant_n of_o her_o conception_n &_o preserve_v she_o from_o original_a sin_n which_o as_o be_v the_o daughter_n of_o the_o terristriall_a and_o sinful_a adam_n she_o be_v natural_o to_o have_v incur_v ponder_n how_o great_a a_o glory_n and_o how_o singular_a a_o ornament_n it_o be_v to_o all_o mankind_n that_o a_o pure_a creature_n be_v naturral_o conceâ—ued_v of_o a_o man_n &_o woman_n shall_v bâ—_n so_o high_o advance_v and_o adorn_v with_o touch_fw-mi plenty_n of_o grace_n and_o choose_a oâ—_n god_n as_o a_o most_o precious_a uâ—ssell_n 〈◊〉_d to_o place_n and_o bestow_v all_o those_o his_o divine_a and_o soâ—eraigne_a treasure_n which_o be_v fiâ—_n she_o â—ould_v have_v who_o be_v predestinate_v to_o be_v the_o mother_n of_o god_n &_o to_o crush_v â—he_v head_n of_o the_o infernal_a serpent_n invite_v the_o bless_a angel_n thâ—_n heaven_n the_o earâ—â—_n and_o all_o creaturâ—â—o_v the_o praise_n of_o our_o lord_n god_n for_o â—o_o singular_a a_o saumur_n bestow_v on_o thâ—_n bless_a virgin_n and_o in_o she_o upon_o all_o thâ—_n world_n for_o that_o he_o choose_v she_o to_o bâ—_n his_o mother_n whereby_o she_o be_v also_o make_v thy_o mother_n and_o advocate_n for_o all_o sinner_n by_o who_o thou_o and_o we_o all_o find_v access_n to_o the_o throne_n of_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n for_o none_o have_v be_v true_o and_o sincere_o devout_a unto_o she_o who_o have_v not_o at_o last_o arrive_v at_o thâ—_n port_n of_o everlasting_a bliss_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o almighty_a god_n have_v creaâ—ed_v this_o glorious_a virgin_n beside_o that_o first_o grace_n above_o mention_v of_o preserve_v her_o froâ—_n sin_n and_o sanctify_v her_o soul_n he_o do_v both_o then_o and_o afterward_o from_o time_n to_o time_n endue_v she_o with_o neâ—_n prerogative_n of_o singular_a privilege_n give_v she_o from_o thence_o forward_a the_o title_n &_o claim_n to_o the_o dignity_n of_o mother_n of_o god_n to_o which_o dignity_n in_o due_a time_n he_o intend_v to_o advance_v she_o second_o grant_v her_o thâ—â—_n she_o shall_v feel_v no_o kind_n of_o bad_a inclination_n or_o disorder_a appetite_n three_o confirm_v she_o in_o grâ—ce_n in_o such_o â—_o singular_a manner_n as_o in_o seventy_o and_o so_o many_o year_n which_o shâ—_n live_v she_o never_o commit_v any_o mortal_a sin_n not_o so_o much_o as_o in_o thought_n four_o preserve_v she_o also_o from_o all_o venial_a sin_n a_o thing_n wonderful_a above_o all_o wonder_n five_o cause_v she_o to_o concieve_v the_o son_n of_o god_n by_o virtue_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o bring_v he_o forth_o without_o any_o pain_n at_o all_o or_o detriment_n of_o her_o virginal_a purity_n etc._n etc._n ponder_n how_o convenient_a it_o be_v that_o almighty_a god_n shall_v exalt_v and_o honour_v with_o all_o these_o grace_n and_o privilege_n and_o many_o more_o this_o moâ—t_o pure_a virgin_n for_o it_o be_v his_o general_a custom_n and_o manner_n of_o proceed_v to_o make_v thing_n proportionable_a to_o thâ—_n end_n for_o which_o he_o creat_v they_o wherefore_o our_o bless_a lady_n be_v choose_v to_o the_o high_a dignity_n that_o can_v be_v imagine_v next_o to_o the_o humanity_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n to_o wit_n to_o be_v his_o mother_n there_o be_v also_o grant_v she_o the_o great_a grace_n and_o privilege_n the_o great_a sanctity_n and_o persection_n next_o after_o he_o rejoice_v and_o hearty_o be_v glad_a oâ—_n the_o infinite_a and_o sovereign_a favour_n which_o god_n have_v bestow_v upon_o thiâ—_n bless_a vitgin_n invite_v the_o angellâ—_n that_o afterwards_o adore_v the_o son_n of_o god_n when_o he_o enter_v into_o the_o world_n to_o come_v now_o with_o all_o joy_n and_o gladness_n to_o reverence_v she_o that_o be_v to_o be_v the_o mother_n of_o god_n and_o their_o heavenly_a queen_n and_o joinig_v thyself_o with_o they_o salute_v she_o in_o the_o womb_n of_o her_o mother_n with_o the_o word_n which_o after_o be_v speak_v unto_o she_o by_o the_o angel_n gabriel_n hail_o full_a of_o grace_n our_o lord_n be_v with_o thou_o beseech_v he_o also_o o_o blessed_n lady_n that_o he_o will_v likewise_o be_v with_o i_o to_o purify_v my_o soul_n bridle_v â—y_a â—â—esh_n and_o replenish_v i_o with_o hiâ—_n grace_n and_o virtue_n the_o ii_o meditation_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o our_o bless_a lady_n and_o her_o presentation_n in_o the_o temple_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o whole_a world_n be_v before_o overwhelm_v with_o darkness_n and_o ignorance_n cover_v with_o a_o obscure_a and_o fearful_a night_n at_o the_o birth_n of_o this_o most_o bless_a virgin_n it_o begin_v to_o shinâ—_n with_o a_o new_a &_o unwonted_a brightness_n the_o day_n as_o it_o be_v break_v up_o and_o this_o sovereign_a morning_n star_n spread_a her_o beam_n over_o the_o whole_a face_n of_o the_o earth_n the_o angel_n of_o heaven_n &_o the_o just_a that_o live_v here_o on_o earth_n reloyce_v and_o exult_v when_o they_o understand_v that_o the_o day_n do_v now_o approach_n and_o the_o son_n of_o justice_n to_o be_v at_o hand_n who_o with_o his_o heavenly_a light_n will_v illuminate_v the_o world_n &_o deliver_v it_o from_o all_o the_o evil_n and_o misery_n which_o it_o do_v then_o sustain_v ponder_n that_o with_o great_a reason_n our_o holy_a mother_n the_o church_n guide_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v say_v in_o the_o office_n of_o this_o day_n that_o the_o nativity_n of_o the_o b._n virgin_n have_v bring_v singular_a joy_n &_o gladness_n to_o the_o world_n for_o if_o the_o angel_n gabriel_n true_o say_v â—o_o zachary_n that_o many_o shall_v rejoice_v and_o take_v pleasure_n at_o the_o nativity_n of_o his_o son_n saint_n john_n baptist_n because_o he_o be_v to_o be_v the_o fore_a runner_n of_o the_o messiah_n and_o to_o point_v he_o ouâ—_n with_o his_o finger_n and_o say_v behold_v the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o god_n how_o much_o more_o maâ—_n the_o whole_a world_n now_o reioâ—ce_n celebrate_v &_o keep_v holâ—_n the_o day_n on_o which_o this_o most_o glorious_a virgin_n â—as_v bear_v she_o be_v to_o show_v unto_o we_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n in_o a_o far_o nible_a sort_n then_o s._n john_n not_o only_o pâ—iâ—tiâ—g_v he_o out_o with_o her_o finger_n but_o bear_v he_o in_o her_o arm_n and_o feed_v hiâ—_n at_o her_o breast_n save_v behold_v this_o be_v my_o belove_a son_n in_o who_o i_o be_o well_o please_v stir_v thyself_o up_o to_o affection_n oâ—_n joy_n and_o to_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n congratulate_v he_o for_o the_o glorious_a birth_n of_o this_o bless_a virgin_n which_o he_o have_v choose_v to_o his_o mother_n and_o hearty_o thank_v he_o for_o that_o he_o haâ—h_v exalt_v she_o to_o so_o great_a a_o dignity_n and_o honour_n as_o never_o before_o or_o after_o be_v grant_v to_o any_o pure_a creature_n thou_o shall_v likewise_o congratulate_v all_o mankind_n for_o that_o now_o the_o happy_a houâ—â—_n of_o their_o redemption_n be_v at_o hand_n jesuâ—_n christ_n our_o lord_n be_v shorâ—y_o to_o bâ—_n bear_v of_o this_o immaculate_a virgin_n and_o make_v mâ—n_z to_o exalt_v man_n to_o the_o dignity_n of_o the_o son_n of_o almighty_a god_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o parent_n of_o this_o bless_a virgin_n give_v she_o the_o name_n of_o mary_n that_o be_v to_o say_v a_o seâ—_n of_o grace_n and_o such_o and_o so_o great_a be_v those_o the_o find_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n that_o the_o celestial_a spirit_n astonish_v thereat_o demand_v one_o of_o another_o what_o be_v she_o that_o come_v forth_o like_o the_o morning_n fair_a as_o the_o moon_n elect_v as_o the_o sun_n to_o who_o none_o in_o the_o earth_n can_v be_v compare_v none_o
jubilee_n which_o be_v in_o his_o â—art_n for_o that_o the_o day_n of_o thy_o redemption_n do_v now_o approach_n ponder_n how_o almighty_a god_n difâ—oâ—eth_v and_o prepare_v himself_o with_o â—reat_a longing_n and_o joy_n of_o mind_n to_o â—ndergoe_v affliction_n and_o pain_n for_o â—hee_o whereas_o when_o any_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v â—one_n for_o his_o service_n or_o to_o be_v suffer_v â—or_a his_o love_n thou_o be_v present_o affilâ—ted_v and_o discomfort_a and_o fly_v away_o ponder_v furthermore_o how_o that_o â—_o the_o injury_n persecution_n ignominy_n and_o reproach_n which_o our_o lord_n receive_v in_o jerusalem_n be_v not_o able_a to_o diminish_v his_o great_a love_n &_o charity_n towards_o us._n gather_v hence_o a_o inflame_a love_n and_o desire_v to_o suffer_v something_o for_o thy_o lord_n thy_o eternal_a lover_n see_v that_o all_o the_o time_n thou_o have_v offend_v he_o with_o thy_o so_o grievous_a sin_n which_o have_v not_o be_v few_o have_v not_o be_v able_a to_o extinguish_v in_o his_o divine_a breast_n the_o love_n be_v bear_v thou_o and_o his_o desire_n to_o do_v thou_o good_a and_o to_o save_v thou_o the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o humility_n and_o poverty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o as_o always_o before_o be_v wont_a to_o make_v his_o journey_n on_o foot_n so_o this_o day_n be_v to_o enter_v in_o triumph_n into_o hierâ—sâ—lem_n he_o choose_v not_o to_o go_v in_o coach_n orin_o a_o chariot_n but_o upon_o a_o â—illy_a aâ—re_n which_o also_o be_v another_o man_n and_o albeit_o he_o enter_v with_o so_o great_a humility_n yet_o all_o the_o people_n receive_v he_o with_o exceed_a joy_n solemnity_n and_o triumph_n ponder_n that_o the_o cause_n why_o our_o lord_n will_v this_o day_n be_v so_o magnify_v &_o receive_v with_o so_o great_a honour_n &_o applause_n of_o all_o have_v ever_o flee_v such_o honour_n before_o be_v that_o his_o reproach_n &_o ignominy_n may_v be_v the_o great_a &_o his_o dishonour_n the_o more_o notorious_a gather_v hence_o a_o great_a desire_n to_o condemn_v and_o abhor_v all_o worldly_a pomp_n and_o honour_n and_o to_o love_n &_o embrace_v the_o poverty_n humility_n and_o meekness_n of_o thy_o saviour_n because_o if_o these_o be_v the_o arm_n &_o ensign_n of_o thy_o king_n and_o god_n they_o ought_v also_o to_o be_v they_o who_o esteem_v themselves_o his_o vassal_n and_o seruaut_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o our_o b._n saviour_n and_o lord_n of_o the_o angel_n be_v mouâ—ted_v upon_o the_o ass_n innumerable_a people_n by_o dinine_a inspiration_n come_v to_o ceceave_v he_o with_o bough_n &_o palm_n in_o their_o hand_n &_o with_o voice_n of_o laud_n and_o praise_v say_v hosanna_n to_o the_o son_n of_o god_n blessed_n be_v he_o that_o come_v in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n hosanna_n in_o the_o high_a ponder_v how_o the_o eternal_a father_n do_v honour_v his_o most_o b._n son_n not_o only_a when_o he_o enter_v first_o into_o the_o world_n and_o be_v bear_v poor_a in_o betaleem_n send_v â—osts_n of_o angel_n to_o solemnize_v his_o entrance_n and_o to_o bring_v those_o happy_a tiding_n of_o glory_n to_o god_n and_o peace_n to_o man_n but_o this_o day_n also_o when_o he_o enter_v humble_a and_o meek_a a_o multitude_n of_o people_n come_v to_o solemnize_v and_o celebrate_v his_o entrance_n into_o jerusalem_n and_o his_o departure_n out_o of_o the_o world_n give_v god_n many_o thanks_n and_o praise_n for_o so_o great_a a_o benefit_n gather_v hence_o a_o desire_n to_o imitate_v the_o great_a devotion_n where_o with_o this_o people_n receive_v their_o god_n and_o be_v ashamed_a that_o thou_o come_v so_o often_o to_o receive_v thy_o lord_n and_o god_n in_o the_o most_o bless_a sacrament_n with_o so_o great_a undevotion_n &_o coldness_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o devotion_n &_o loâ—e_n where_o with_o all_o do_v spread_v their_o clothes_n and_o garment_n on_o the_o ground_n to_o adorn_v the_o way_n by_o which_o our_o saviour_n pass_v account_v it_o a_o great_a happiness_n to_o cast_v themselves_o and_o whatsoever_o they_o have_v at_o the_o foot_n of_o his_o our_o lord_n that_o he_o may_v dispose_v of_o it_o all_o according_a to_o his_o most_o holy_a will_n acknowledge_v that_o unto_o him_n as_o to_o the_o owner_n and_o lord_n of_o all_o all_o subjection_n &_o service_n be_v most_o due_a ponder_v the_o little_a regard_n and_o esteem_v which_o be_v to_o be_v have_v of_o the_o glory_n of_o this_o world_n see_v it_o receive_v our_o saviour_n to_o day_n with_o so_o great_a honour_n &_o within_o few_o day_n after_o it_o hold_v he_o for_o worse_a than_o barrabas_n and_o seek_v his_o death_n cry_v out_o against_o he_o crucify_v crucify_v he_o and_o who_o to_o day_n it_o extol_v &_o term_v the_o son_n of_o daâ—uid_n that_o be_v the_o holy_a of_o holye_n and_o the_o most_o holy_a among_o saint_n toâ—morrow_o it_o reckon_v the_o most_o vile_a of_o all_o man_n and_o treat_v he_o as_o a_o maâ—lefactour_n load_v his_o sacred_a shoulder_n with_o a_o heavy_a cross_n on_o which_o he_o be_v to_o be_v crucify_v and_o die_v gather_v hence_o great_a compassion_n and_o grief_n to_o see_v the_o lord_n of_o angel_n so_o much_o neglect_v and_o despise_v by_o man_n and_o to_o seek_v their_o honour_n at_o so_o great_a charge_n and_o cost_v of_o he_o desire_v thou_o to_o serve_v and_o honour_v hiâ—_n much_o more_o hereafter_o and_o say_v 〈◊〉_d he_o behold_v o_o my_o king_n &_o my_o loâ—â—_n i_o cast_v at_o thy_o most_o holy_a foot_n not_o only_o all_o my_o good_n and_o wealth_n but_o my_o honour_n also_o my_o content_n my_o life_n myself_o and_o all_o tread_v upoâ—_n i_o and_o do_v with_o i_o what_o thou_o will_v for_o thou_o be_v my_o god_n my_o king_n and_o lord_n the_o head_n of_o angelâ—_n and_o man_n better_a and_o exalt_v above_o they_o all_o the_o xxx_o meditation_n of_o the_o supper_n which_o christ_n our_o lord_n make_v which_o his_o disciple_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o christ_n our_o saviour_n send_v saint_n peter_n &_o saint_n john_n his_o apostle_n to_o prepare_v for_o the_o legal_a supper_n of_o the_o lamb_n and_o how_o that_o forth_o with_o the_o goodman_n of_o the_o house_n to_o who_o they_o be_v send_v inspire_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n give_v they_o the_o best_a &_o best_a accommodate_v room_n of_o the_o whole_a house_n ponder_v the_o favour_n which_o almighty_a god_n vouchsafe_v to_o do_v theâ—_n in_o pdrticule_a when_o he_o enter_v into_o thy_o house_n that_o be_v into_o thy_o soul_n to_o celebrate_v therein_o his_o feast_n and_o pasch_fw-mi and_o make_v thou_o thereby_o partaker_n of_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n &_o passion_n gather_v hence_o great_a sorrow_n and_o repentance_n for_o that_o thou_o â—ast_v bebave_v thyself_o so_o ill_o towards_o so_o love_v a_o lord_n see_v not_o once_o but_o many_o time_n thou_o have_v shut_v the_o door_n of_o thy_o soul_n upon_o he_o &_o shut_v it_o against_o his_o diâ—ine_a inspiration_n thou_o have_v open_v it_o to_o the_o persuasion_n of_o thy_o enemy_n the_o devil_n who_o thou_o have_v receive_v and_o entertain_v as_o if_o he_o &_o not_o god_n have_v be_v the_o owner_n and_o lord_n of_o thy_o soul_n and_o therefore_o that_o which_o thou_o ougnt_a to_o do_v be_v to_o offer_v he_o not_o only_o the_o best_a room_n in_o thy_o house_n that_o be_v thy_o soul_n but_o also_o to_o give_v it_o he_o whole_o for_o it_o be_v all_o whole_o he_o and_o will_v to_o god_n it_o be_v better_a than_o it_o be_v that_o it_o may_v please_v his_o divine_a majesty_n to_o â—ome_o &_o dwell_v in_o it_o for_o ever_o the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o that_o christ_n our_o lord_n the_o day_n be_v come_v when_o the_o paschal_n lamb_n be_v to_o be_v eat_v will_v fulfil_v that_o ceremnny_n of_o the_o law_n &_o for_o the_o accomplish_n of_o the_o shadow_n and_o figure_n of_o the_o old_a law_n be_v sacrifice_v as_o the_o true_a lamb_n which_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n at_o the_o same_o time_n and_o in_o the_o same_o place_n that_o the_o mystical_a lamb_n be_v wont_a to_o be_v sacrifice_v wherefore_o our_o lord_n be_v at_o the_o table_n with_o his_o disciple_n and_o all_o thing_n be_v prepare_v and_o ready_a he_o say_v unto_o they_o with_o desire_n i_o have_v desire_v to_o eat_v this_o pasch_fw-mi with_o you_o to_o give_v you_o to_o understand_v how_o much_o i_o love_v you_o as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v very_o long_v have_v i_o great_o desire_v this_o day_n and_o this_o hour_n wherein_o you_o shall_v see_v nothing_o in_o i_o but_o ignominy_n reproach_n blow_n stripe_n wound_n etc._n etc._n ponder_v the_o great_a and_o earnest_a desire_n which_o god_n have_v to_o suffer_v and_o to_o give_v his_o life_n for_o thou_o long_v to_o be_v plunge_v
in_o the_o bitter_a sea_n of_o his_o passion_n and_o to_o encounter_v with_o death_n expect_v it_o as_o a_o thing_n after_o which_o he_o much_o hunger_v &_o take_v much_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n in_o and_o this_o be_v that_o which_o he_o desire_v as_o he_o say_v with_o a_o great_a desire_n because_o it_o be_v very_o please_v to_o he_o and_o a_o thing_n wherein_o he_o receive_v special_a gust_n gather_v hence_o great_a confusion_n and_o shame_n consider_v thy_o desire_n be_v not_o like_a unto_o those_o of_o thy_o lord_n and_o god_n to_o suffer_v and_o endure_v something_o for_o his_o honour_n and_o glory_n thou_o be_v so_o worthy_a of_o all_o reproach_n and_o contempt_n but_o rather_o thy_o desire_n be_v to_o follow_v thy_o own_o pleasure_n &c_n &c_n contentment_n not_o to_o serve_v his_o divine_a majesty_n but_o to_o fulfil_v thy_o own_o will_n and_o disordeded_a appetite_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o christ_n our_o lord_n do_v behold_v and_o contemplate_v that_o lamb_n which_o he_o have_v before_o he_o on_o the_o table_n lay_v there_o dead_a flay_v &_o â—osted_v it_o be_v no_o question_n he_o see_v himself_o represent_v more_o innocent_a than_o â—_o lamb_n and_o how_o without_o any_o his_o desert_n he_o be_v to_o be_v flay_v with_o stripe_n and_o embrue_v with_o his_o own_o most_o precious_a blood_n through_o most_o cruel_a torment_n and_o final_o to_o be_v put_v as_o it_o be_v upon_o the_o spit_n &_o stretch_v on_o the_o table_n of_o the_o cross_n where_o with_o the_o hot_a burn_a coal_n of_o love_n he_o be_v to_o be_v roast_v to_o death_n ponder_v how_o bitter_a this_o supper_n be_v unto_o thy_o redeemer_n be_v mingle_v with_o sauce_n of_o so_o distasteful_a a_o representation_n as_o be_v that_o of_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n purpose_n when_o thou_o sit_v at_o table_n to_o mingle_v thy_o meat_n with_o this_o â—auce_n to_o wit_n with_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o passion_n and_o pain_n of_o thy_o saviour_n that_o thou_o be_v not_o carry_v away_o with_o the_o gust_n and_o savour_n of_o the_o meat_n and_o that_o if_o thy_o meat_n be_v not_o good_a or_o not_o so_o well_o dress_v or_o season_v or_o not_o in_o such_o due_a time_n prepare_v 〈◊〉_d thou_o will_v thou_o may_v have_v patience_n and_o have_v somewhat_o to_o offâ—â—_n unto_o god_n &_o make_v thy_o spiritual_a profit_n thereof_o the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o legal_a supper_n be_v end_v christ_n our_o lord_n give_v thanks_o to_o his_o eternal_a father_n &_o do_v offer_v himself_o perfect_o &_o entire_o to_o accomplish_v his_o holy_a will_n as_o have_v take_v upon_o he_o our_o mortal_a flesh_n to_o be_v sacrifice_v &_o die_v upon_o the_o crosse._n ponder_n how_o please_a this_o offering_n &_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v to_o the_o heavenly_a father_n in_o which_o he_o offer_v himself_o to_o fulfil_v in_o all_o thing_n the_o divine_a will_n for_o where_o this_o perfect_a resignation_n be_v want_v whatsoever_o other_o sacrifice_n and_o holocau_v be_v not_o of_o any_o value_n because_o we_o offer_v not_o ourselves_o gather_v hence_o a_o inflame_a and_o effectual_a desire_n to_o offer_v thyself_o unto_o god_n with_o a_o humble_a &_o prompt_a will_n to_o perform_v whatsoever_o he_o shall_v command_v thou_o how_o painful_a &_o difficult_a soever_o it_o be_v the_o xxxi_o meditation_n of_o wash_v the_o apostle_n foot_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v that_o supper_n be_v end_v christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n arise_v from_o table_n &_o put_v off_o and_o as_o it_o be_v despoyl_v his_o royal_a majesty_n of_o his_o authority_n and_o greatness_n humble_v himself_o to_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o his_o servant_n and_o lay_v aside_o his_o upper_a garment_n himself_o alone_o not_o admit_v the_o help_n of_o any_o gird_v himself_o with_o a_o towel_n take_v the_o taukerd_n in_o his_o hand_n and_o put_v water_n into_o the_o basin_n and_o wash_v not_o the_o hand_n but_o the_o foul_a and_o dirty_a foot_n of_o those_o poor_a &_o silly_a fisherman_n his_o disciple_n and_o love_o &_o tender_o do_v bâ—th_v they_o wipe_v they_o &_o make_v they_o cleave_v ponder_v the_o excellency_n of_o the_o person_n that_o perform_v this_o so_o mean_a and_o so_o base_a a_o office_n and_o humble_v himself_o to_o these_o thing_n the_o creator_n of_o the_o world_n the_o beauty_n of_o the_o heaven_n the_o splendour_n and_o brightness_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o father_n the_o fountain_n of_o wisdom_n in_o who_o hand_n god_n have_v put_v heaven_n earth_n â—ell_o life_n death_n angel_n and_o man_n power_n and_o authority_n to_o pardon_v sin_n the_o salvation_n and_o justification_n of_o soul_n the_o glory_n of_o the_o just_a and_o all_o the_o treasure_n of_o god_n this_o same_o our_o lord_n so_o great_a in_o majesty_n abase_v himself_o to_o this_o act_n of_o so_o great_a humility_n &_o charity_n gather_v out_o of_o all_o this_o great_a confusion_n to_o see_v thyself_o so_o proud_a notwithstanding_o that_o thou_o be_v so_o base_a a_o creature_n admire_v thy_o haughtiness_n of_o mind_n yea_o thy_o foolishness_n that_o be_v most_o ignorant_a and_o most_o poor_a and_o vile_a can_v be_v so_o proud_a see_v christ_n who_o be_v lord_n of_o infinite_a power_n and_o wisdom_n have_v so_o humble_v himself_o our_o lord_n jesus_n himself_o teach_v we_o â—o_o exercise_v work_n of_o humility_n and_o charity_n choose_v rather_o to_o practice_v these_o act_n then_o to_o command_v why_o then_o will_v not_o thou_o do_v the_o like_a &_o serious_o â—et_v upon_o that_o work_n from_o which_o so_o great_a profit_n and_o abundant_a fruit_n be_v to_o â—e_v reap_v the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o christ_n our_o lord_n be_v now_o ready_a to_o perform_v this_o so_o humble_a and_o base_a a_o office_n come_v first_o to_o s._n peter_n to_o wash_v his_o foot_n but_o the_o apostle_n be_v so_o amaze_v and_o confound_v consider_v with_o lively_a faith_n the_o greatness_n of_o his_o lord_n and_o master_n &_o together_o his_o own_o basâ—nes_n that_o he_o say_v with_o admiration_n lord_n do_v thou_o wash_v my_o foot_n thoâ—_n be_v the_o infinite_a god_n and_o lord_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o i_o the_o most_o vile_a and_o base_a of_o they_o all_o thou_o the_o creator_n of_o heaven_n &_o earth_n lord_n of_o the_o angel_n and_o seraphim_n and_o i_o thy_o creature_n thy_o slave_n a_o most_o vile_a sinâ—er_n &_o yet_o will_v thou_o wash_v with_o thosâ—_n hand_n which_o give_v sight_n to_o the_o blind_a health_n to_o the_o sick_a &_o life_n to_o the_o dead_a not_o my_o head_n or_o my_o hand_n but_o my_o filthy_a and_o abominable_a foot_n this_o o_o lord_n i_o may_v not_o endure_v but_o i_o shall_v fall_v dismay_v at_o thy_o bless_a foot_n but_o our_o lord_n say_v uâ—to_o he_o peter_n know_v for_o certain_a that_o if_o i_o wash_v thou_o not_o thou_o shall_v not_o have_v part_n with_o i_o â—his_fw-la threat_n be_v so_o terrible_a unto_o he_o that_o forth_o with_o he_o yield_v not_o only_o to_o have_v his_o foot_n â—â—â—hed_v but_o also_o his_o hand_n &_o head_n ponder_n what_o so_o high_a and_o soveâ—_a reign_n a_o god_n do_v for_o so_o low_a &_o base_a a_o creature_n and_o what_o his_o divine_a majesty_n undertake_v himself_o to_o do_v to_o make_v we_o humble_a esteem_v high_o of_o this_o which_o christ_n do_v and_o mean_o of_o thyself_o gather_v affection_n of_o admiration_n of_o thank_v sgiving_n and_o imitation_n propose_v unto_o he_o the_o necessity_n which_o thou_o have_v that_o his_o divine_a majesty_n wash_v &_o purify_v thou_o from_o thy_o sin_n see_v he_o be_v so_o humble_a &_o so_o desirous_a to_o do_v thou_o this_o favour_n to_o the_o end_n thou_o may_v have_v part_n with_o he_o for_o no_o creature_n have_v this_o power_n and_o authority_n of_o himself_o but_o the_o only_a son_n of_o god_n alone_o the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n prosecute_a this_o act_n of_o humility_n &_o charity_n vouchsafe_v also_o to_o do_v the_o same_o to_o judas_n and_o prostrate_v himself_o at_o his_o foot_n as_o if_o he_o have_v â—eene_v the_o lord_n and_o master_n and_o christ_n jesus_n the_o servant_n he_o wash_v â—_o wipe_v his_o foot_n with_o sign_n of_o more_o special_a love_n to_o mollify_v that_o his_o hard_a rebellious_a and_o obstinate_a hart_n and_o to_o win_v he_o if_o it_o have_v be_v possible_a to_o some_o good_a with_o this_o unspeakable_a humility_n and_o charity_n ponder_n and_o behold_v christ_n our_o lord_n prostrate_a at_o the_o foot_n of_o so_o wicked_a a_o fellow_n as_o judas_n and_o we_o may_v pious_o think_v that_o our_o bless_a saviour_n be_v thus_o humble_v and_o prostrate_a at_o the_o foot_n of_o this_o traitor_n and_o wretched_a disciple_n will_v with_o tear_n fall_v from_o his_o eye_n for_o his_o impiety_n and_o hardness_n
believe_v ponder_n that_o albeit_o our_o lord_n â—pproved_v the_o confession_n of_o s._n â—hoâ—as_o yet_o will_v he_o not_o call_v he_o blessâ—â—â—he_n do_v saint_n peter_n when_o he_o confess_v â—im_v for_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o the_o â—eason_n be_v because_o he_o have_v be_v flow_n 〈◊〉_d believe_v wherefore_o instead_o of_o praise_v he_o he_o reprehend_v he_o â—â—ying_v because_o thou_o have_v see_v i_o thomas_n thou_o have_v believe_v as_o who_o â—ould_v say_v thank_n be_v to_o thy_o hand_n 〈◊〉_d eye_n which_o i_o have_v give_v thou_o to_o â—elieve_v that_o i_o be_o thy_o lord_n and_o thy_o â—od_n endeavour_v to_o gather_v hence_o anâ—_n earnest_a desire_n to_o see_v christ_n thy_o lord_n if_o not_o corporal_a as_o the_o disciple_n see_v &_o enoy_v he_o with_o their_o corporaâ—_n eye_n at_o least_o spiritual_o since_o those_o who_o believe_v his_o resurrection_n not_o have_v see_v he_o almighty_a god_n call_v bless_v the_o viii_o meditationâ—_n of_o his_o apparition_n to_o the_o apostle_n upoâ—_n ascension_n day_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o our_o saviour_n appear_v to_o his_o disciple_n tolâ—â—hem_o that_o the_o same_o day_n he_o waâ—_n to_o go_v to_o his_o father_n &_o that_o if_o they_o lâ—â—ued_v he_o they_o shall_v very_o be_v glad_a 〈◊〉_d regard_n that_o it_o be_v expedient_a for_o theâ—_n that_o he_o go_v to_o heaven_n ponder_v how_o desirous_a the_o discâ—â—ples_n be_v not_o to_o loose_v the_o corp_n orâ—â—_n presence_n of_o their_o master_n see_v it_o 〈◊〉_d necessary_a with_o these_o and_o other_o like_a speech_n to_o advertise_v they_o that_o be_v not_o only_o expedient_a for_o his_o 〈◊〉_d to_o ascend_v to_o heaven_n but_o also_o that_o it_o import_v they_o much_o thereby_o to_o make_v mere_a perfect_a their_o faith_n to_o raise_v their_o hope_n &_o to_o purify_v their_o charity_n for_o if_o i_o go_v not_o to_o my_o father_n our_o lord_n say_v unto_o they_o the_o holy_a ghost_n shall_v not_o come_v to_o you_o gather_v hence_o that_o if_o to_o love_v the_o corporal_a presence_n of_o their_o lord_n and_o master_n with_o a_o love_n somewhat_o less_o pure_a &_o in_o part_n interest_v will_v have_v hinder_v the_o come_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o the_o discipl_n how_o much_o more_o will_v it_o hinder_v thou_o to_o love_v thyself_o or_o any_o other_o creature_n with_o a_o inordinate_a love_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v that_o our_o lord_n say_v unto_o his_o discipl_n to_o comfort_v they_o rejoice_v my_o belove_a disciple_n at_o my_o departure_n because_o i_o go_v to_o prepare_v you_o a_o place_n ponder_n how_o that_o thy_o redeeâ—â—er_n direct_v like_o wise_a the_o same_o speech_n â—o_o thou_o as_o to_o his_o apostle_n rejoice_v because_o i_o go_v to_o heaven_n that_o now_o from_o this_o day_n forward_o thou_o may_v â—ave_n entrance_v therein_o rejoice_v for_o that_o i_o ascend_v and_o go_v before_o to_o open_v for_o thou_o those_o celestial_a 〈◊〉_d by_o which_o thou_o albeit_o a_o wretched_a &_o sinful_a creature_n may_v have_v frank_a and_o free_a entrance_n which_o beforâ—_n i_o ascend_v be_v not_o grant_v to_o the_o just_a and_o holy_a rejoice_v because_o i_o ascend_v to_o day_n 〈◊〉_d that_o thou_o may_v ascend_v to_o morrow_n 〈◊〉_d &_o be_v seat_v by_o i_o in_o the_o place_n assign_v thou_o by_o my_o father_n hence_o thou_o may_v receâ—ueâ—_n marvellous_a great_a joy_n and_o content_v for_o that_o thy_o lord_n and_o thy_o god_n ascendethâ—_n into_o heaven_n because_o for_o he_o principal_o it_o be_v create_v crave_v of_o he_o his_o divine_a grace_n that_o by_o meaneâ—â—_n of_o a_o good_a &_o virtuous_a life_n thou_o maisâ—_n deserve_v to_o see_v and_o enjoy_v he_o in_o his_o glory_n the_o â—_o point_n to_o consider_v how_o our_o lord_n have_v comfort_v his_o disciple_n say_v unto_o they_o tarry_v in_o the_o city_n tilâ—_n you_o be_v endue_v with_o power_n from_o above_o ponder_v that_o word_n tarry_v that_o be_v they_o shall_v abide_v rest_n and_o stay_v whereby_o he_o mean_v to_o signify_v thaâ—_n they_o be_v to_o expect_v he_o with_o patience_n and_o perseverance_n with_o repose_n of_o body_n and_o mind_n second_o god_n command_v they_o to_o keep_v in_o the_o city_n to_o give_v they_o to_o understand_v that_o this_o favour_n be_v not_o do_v to_o they_o alone_o but_o be_v also_o ordain_v for_o the_o good_a of_o the_o universal_a world_n gather_v hence_o desire_v to_o expect_v the_o come_n of_o this_o divine_a spirit_n with_o repose_n and_o quietness_n because_o god_n desire_v that_o his_o though_o they_o live_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o street_n and_o noise_n of_o the_o world_n may_v have_v their_o mind_n quiet_a and_o peaceable_a that_o they_o may_v pray_v and_o attend_v to_o he_o with_o such_o spirit_n and_o recollection_n as_o his_o divine_a majesty_n require_v &_o to_o thou_o shall_v be_v necessary_a the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o christ_n our_o lord_n command_v his_o disciple_n forthwith_o to_o betake_v themselves_o to_o mount_v 〈◊〉_d because_o from_o thence_o he_o be_v â—ascend_v to_o heaven_n ponder_v how_o these_o holy_a disciple_n will_v call_v to_o mind_n that_o the_o 〈◊〉_d which_o their_o lord_n and_o master_n have_v choose_v to_o suffer_v injury_n &_o reproathe_v on_o the_o cross_n he_o now_o choose_v to_o mount_v thence_o up_o to_o heaven_n there_o to_o enjoy_v the_o immeasurable_a greatness_n of_o his_o glory_n &_o that_o the_o way_n to_o ascend_v to_o heaven_n be_v the_o mount_n olivet_n or_o of_o olive_n which_o signify_v charity_n and_o mercy_n gather_v hence_o desire_v to_o be_v charitable_a &_o merciful_a towards_o thy_o neighbour_n &_o to_o extol_v &_o magnify_v thâ—_n wisdom_n &_o providence_n of_o god_n who_o be_v able_a to_o make_v that_o which_o be_v the_o begin_n of_o thy_o humiliation_n &_o contempt_n to_o be_v the_o origin_n &_o cause_n oâ—_n thy_o exaltation_n &_o praise_n as_o may_v bâ—_n see_v in_o joseph_n who_o calamity_n iâ—â—â—amy_n &_o imprisonment_n god_n use_v as_o mean_n to_o make_v he_o sovereign_a lorâ—_n &_o king_n of_o egypt_n the_o ix_o meditation_n of_o the_o ascension_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v that_o forty_o day_n be_v pass_v after_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n in_o which_o he_o have_v treat_v and_o converse_v with_o he_o the_o hour_n of_o his_o glorious_a ascension_n be_v come_v have_v all_o his_o disciple_n present_a he_o take_v his_o leave_n of_o they_o with_o manifold_a sign_n and_o demonstration_n of_o love_n and_o as_o a_o most_o love_a father_n who_o depart_v lift_v up_o his_o hand_n he_o bless_v they_o and_o so_o depart_v from_o they_o ponder_v how_o great_a the_o grief_n &_o feeling_n of_o these_o most_o love_a child_n will_v be_v for_o the_o departure_n of_o their_o father_n when_o they_o shall_v see_v that_o lord_n to_o leave_v they_o for_o who_o they_o have_v leave_v all_o thing_n it_o be_v to_o be_v believe_v that_o then_o some_o will_v cast_v themselves_o at_o his_o foot_n other_o will_v kiss_v his_o most_o sacred_a hand_n other_o will_v â—ang_v upon_o his_o neck_n and_o all_o will_v say_v how_o o_o lord_n do_v â—hou_a go_v and_o leave_v we_o thus_o alone_o and_o orphan_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o so_o many_o enemy_n what_o shall_v child_n do_v without_o their_o father_n disciple_n without_o their_o master_n sheep_n without_o a_o shepherd_n &_o feeble_a and_o weak_a soldier_n without_o their_o captain_n but_o our_o lord_n comfort_v they_o promise_v they_o the_o favour_n and_o aid_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o his_o perpetual_a assistance_n and_o providence_n which_o never_o shall_v fail_v they_o gather_v hence_o desire_n that_o this_o lord_n before_o he_o depart_v to_o heaven_n vouchsafe_v to_o give_v thou_o his_o benediction_n &_o take_v hold_v spiritual_o of_o his_o hand_n cast_v thyself_o at_o his_o foot_n &_o hang_v on_o his_o neck_n thou_o shall_v 〈◊〉_d a_o other_o jacob_n say_v unto_o he_o i_o will_v not_o let_v thou_o go_v o_o lord_n unless_o thouâ—_n bless_v i_o for_o thereon_o my_o whole_a remedy_n and_o everlasting_a bliss_n depend_v the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o that_o glorious_a boâ—dy_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n have_v imâ—parted_v his_o benediction_n to_o he_o in_o theiâ—_n presence_n ascend_v to_o heaven_n the_o disciple_n remain_v in_o suspense_n and_o astonish_v to_o behold_v their_o elias_n mount_v up_o to_o heaven_n &_o whereas_o they_o can_v not_o follow_v their_o lord_n with_o their_o body_n they_o follow_v he_o with_o their_o eye_n &_o heart_n ponder_v the_o great_a admiration_n of_o the_o angel_n and_o man_n which_o be_v there_o assemble_v see_v that_o sacred_a humanity_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n to_o mount_v above_o all_o celestial_a spirit_n towards_o that_o city_n and_o to_o be_v seat_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n who_o have_v be_v so_o much_o debase_v
and_o humble_v wherefore_o replenish_v with_o excessive_a joy_n and_o comfort_n they_o will_v say_v to_o each_o other_o ascend_v o_o lord_n ascend_v not_o to_o mount_v caluary_n to_o be_v crucify_v between_o two_o thief_n on_o a_o tree_n but_o unto_o the_o holy_a hill_n of_o zion_n iâ—_n the_o heavenly_a jerusalem_n to_o be_v glorify_v between_o two_o divine_a person_n by_o the_o quyer_n of_o angel_n and_o bless_a soul_n that_o invisible_o accompany_v thou_o ascend_v o_o lord_n ascend_v to_o this_o sovereign_a court_n not_o to_o suffer_v and_o die_v â—ut_v to_o triumph_n over_o death_n itself_o &_o sin_n etc._n etc._n from_o hence_o thou_o may_v gather_v how_o well_o affliction_n endure_v for_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v employ_v see_v he_o can_v and_o will_v reward_v and_o recompense_v they_o so_o large_o magnify_v and_o exalt_v above_o all_o creature_n he_o who_o humble_v himself_o and_o suffer_v more_o than_o all_o beseech_v he_o that_o since_o he_o say_v by_o saint_n john_n if_o i_o be_v exalt_v from_o the_o earth_n i_o will_v draw_v all_o thing_n to_o myself_o it_o may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o thou_o that_o thy_o mind_n and_o affection_n be_v separate_v from_o earthly_a vanity_n thou_o may_v ascend_v with_o he_o &_o his_o holy_a company_n to_o heaven_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o holy_a apostle_n after_o they_o have_v lose_v the_o sight_n oâ—_n their_o god_n and_o lord_n they_o wenâ—_v back_o to_o jerusalem_n with_o great_a joy_n because_o the_o same_o love_n that_o cause_v they_o so_o much_o to_o lament_v their_o loss_n enforce_v they_o on_o the_o other_o side_n to_o rejoice_v at_o his_o glorious_a triumph_n &_o entrance_n into_o that_o celestial_a country_n where_o he_o shall_v be_v receive_v of_o thosâ—_n courtier_n of_o heaven_n with_o singular_a ioâ—_a exultation_n &_o triumph_n some_o sing_a other_o playing_z on_o their_o admirable_a &_o melodious_a instrument_n ponder_v how_o different_a this_o thursday_n in_o mount_n olivet_n be_v from_o that_o friday_n in_o mount_n caluary_n there_o solitary_a here_o so_o well_o attend_v there_o nail_v on_o a_o cross_n here_o exalt_v above_o the_o cloud_n there_o cucify_v between_o two_o thief_n here_o environ_v with_o quire_n of_o angel_n there_o blaspheme_v and_o scorn_v here_o honour_v &_o renown_v final_o there_o suffe_v &_o die_v here_o reioye_v &_o triumph_v gather_v hence_o great_a comfort_n to_o see_v this_o so_o wonderful_a a_o mutation_n &_o change_n and_o rejoice_v in_o this_o day_n of_o christ_n ascension_n into_o heaven_n to_o be_v thy_o advocate_n &_o fear_v his_o come_v to_o be_v thy_o judge_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o joy_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n in_o this_o triumph_n of_o who_o it_o be_v say_v god_n be_v ascend_v in_o iubilation_n see_v the_o happy_a end_n of_o his_o travel_n ponder_v how_o much_o the_o eternal_a father_n exalt_v he_o above_o all_o who_o humble_v himself_o more_o than_o all_o give_v he_o for_o the_o throne_n of_o the_o cross_a a_o throne_n of_o majesty_n for_o the_o crown_n of_o thorn_n a_o crown_n of_o glory_n for_o the_o company_n of_o thief_n company_n of_o angel_n for_o the_o ignominy_n and_o blasphemy_n of_o man_n honour_n and_o praise_n of_o celestial_a spirit_n and_o because_o he_o descend_v first_o into_o the_o inferior_a part_n of_o the_o earth_n he_o make_v he_o ascend_v above_o all_o the_o heaven_n in_o conclusion_n that_o nature_n whereto_o it_o be_v say_v dust_n thou_o be_v &_o into_o dust_n thou_o shall_v return_v now_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dust_n of_o the_o earth_n above_o all_o the_o heaven_n gather_v hence_o how_o requisite_a it_o be_v to_o humble_v thyself_o for_o christ_n so_o to_o be_v exalt_v with_o christ_n because_o if_o thou_o will_v not_o be_v like_a unto_o he_o in_o debafe_v and_o humble_v thyself_o in_o vain_a hope_v thou_o to_o follow_v he_o in_o ascend_v &_o reign_v ¶_o after_o the_o meditation_n of_o the_o ascension_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n to_o heaven_n it_o be_v much_o to_o the_o purpose_n to_o set_v down_o the_o meditation_n of_o his_o glory_n but_o in_o regard_n we_o have_v treat_v thereof_o in_o the_o first_o book_n together_o with_o the_o last_o thing_n of_o man_n we_o remit_v he_o who_o desire_v to_o read_v &_o medicate_v thereon_o to_o that_o place_n the_o x._o meditation_n of_o the_o come_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o â—_o point_n to_o consider_v how_o after_o our_o saviour_n be_v ascend_v into_o heaven_n his_o disciple_n retire_v themselves_o into_o a_o upper_a chamber_n in_o jerusalem_n where_o they_o all_o persevere_v in_o continual_a prayer_n expect_v the_o holy_a ghost_n ponder_n that_o the_o strong_a and_o most_o effectual_a mean_n that_o may_v be_v to_o procure_v the_o come_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n into_o thy_o soul_n be_v a_o continual_a inflame_v and_o fervent_a perseverance_n in_o â—rayer_n for_o otherwise_o if_o when_o other_o pray_v thou_o sleep_v if_o when_o other_o aâ—â—end_v and_o be_v careful_a of_o their_o salvation_n and_o spiritual_a profit_n thou_o remain_v careless_a &_o negligent_a of_o thy_o own_o if_o when_o other_o have_v their_o mind_n and_o conversation_n with_o god_n thou_o have_v thy_o with_o man_n although_o thou_o be_v in_o company_n of_o the_o good_a and_o holy_a in_o one_o house_n and_o residence_n in_o one_o same_o religion_n this_o divine_a spirit_n will_v not_o come_v upon_o thou_o gather_v hence_o desire_v to_o persevere_v in_o prayer_n and_o to_o be_v frequent_a therein_o that_o this_o divine_a fire_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n may_v come_v also_o upon_o thou_o as_o it_o come_v upon_o the_o apostle_n who_o with_o so_o many_o sigh_n &_o long_a desire_n expect_v its_o come_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o there_o come_v sudden_o a_o wind_n that_o fill_v the_o whole_a house_n where_o the_o apostle_n be_v in_o prayer_n ponder_v first_o how_o this_o wound_n and_o cool_v air_n of_o heaven_n do_v noâ—_n leave_v any_o chamber_n room_n closet_n oâ—_n corner_n of_o that_o house_n which_o it_o do_v noâ—_n penetrate_v to_o signify_v that_o this_o quikninâ—_n spirit_n be_v offer_v &_o give_v to_o all_o meâ—_n general_o in_o whatsoever_o part_n or_o coâ—â—ner_n of_o the_o world_n they_o be_v ponder_v second_o that_o when_o thâ—_n holy_a ghost_n enter_v into_o a_o soul_n it_o fill_v all_o her_o faculty_n by_o his_o power_n with_o verity_n and_o celestial_a virtues_n not_o leave_v any_o part_n void_a or_o unfurnished_a from_o hence_n thou_o shall_v gather_v that_o if_o thou_o desire_v this_o sovereign_a spirit_n shall_v replenish_v the_o house_n of_o thy_o soul_n with_o his_o divine_a grace_n and_o gift_n thou_o must_v not_o wander_v out_o of_o it_o distract_n &_o busi_v thy_o thought_n about_o creature_n but_o remain_v settle_v and_o quiet_o repose_v therein_o employ_v she_o in_o good_a desire_n thought_n &_o work_n for_o do_v so_o this_o divine_a spirit_n will_v fill_v thou_o with_o his_o abundant_a love_n &_o grace_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o holy_a ghost_n descend_v in_o form_n of_o fiery_a tongue_n upon_o all_o the_o apostle_n and_o disciple_n that_o be_v retire_v in_o that_o house_n verify_v that_o which_o christ_n our_o lord_n say_v unto_o they_o i_o come_v to_o cast_v fire_n on_o earth_n and_o what_o will_v i_o but_o that_o it_o be_v kindle_v and_o inflame_v the_o heart_n of_o man_n ponder_n that_o the_o cause_n why_o this_o lord_n come_v in_o form_n of_o 〈◊〉_d be_v that_o the_o apostle_n may_v be_v like_a unto_o burn_a torch_n which_o shall_v set_v on_o fire_n the_o whole_a world_n &_o that_o they_o may_v illuminate_v &_o inflame_v the_o heart_n of_o man_n with_o this_o fire_n of_o divine_a 〈◊〉_d make_v they_o of_o wolf_n to_o become_v sheep_n of_o crow_n dove_n of_o lion_n lamb_n &_o of_o brutish_a people_n and_o infernal_a monster_n spiritual_a angella_n gather_v hence_o great_a desire_n that_o this_o fire_n will_v vouchsafe_v unto_o thou_o one_o spark_n of_o his_o â—eat_n that_o thy_o lip_n be_v purify_v as_o be_v those_o of_o the_o prophet_n thou_o may_v hence_o forward_o neither_o speak_v nor_o discourse_n of_o vain_a &_o base_a thing_n of_o the_o world_n but_o oâ—_n god_n and_o his_o praise_n endeavour_v with_o thy_o speuche_n and_o conversation_n to_o inflame_v thyself_o and_o those_o with_o who_o thou_o converse_a with_o the_o fire_n of_o thy_o divine_a love_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v that_o albeit_o the_o discipleâ—_n which_o be_v in_o that_o chamber_n werâ—_n more_o than_o a_o hundred_o and_o all_o of_o 〈◊〉_d different_a merit_n yet_o that_o pure_a spiriâ—_n replenish_v all_o with_o his_o divine_a gift_n â—nd_v grace_n impart_v himself_o entire_o to_o every_o one_o ponder_n that_o although_o all_o be_v full_a of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n yet_o some_o receive_v great_a grace_n &_o benefit_n than_o other_o that_o be_v
the_o more_o holy_a receive_v great_a plenty_n of_o grace_n and_o so_o the_o most_o b._n virgin_n as_o full_a of_o grace_n &_o virtue_n receive_v more_o abundance_n thereof_o then_o all_o the_o rest_n together_o gather_v hence_o a_o great_a desire_n to_o dispose_v and_o prepare_v thyself_o to_o receive_v this_o divin_v spirit_n with_o the_o great_a fervour_n thou_o can_v because_o he_o communicate_v himself_o more_o abundant_o to_o he_o that_o be_v best_a prepare_v &_o to_o make_v thyself_o such_o the_o principal_a virtue_n which_o thou_o must_v procure_v to_o have_v be_v humility_n which_o conserve_v the_o rest_n as_o the_o prophet_n isaiah_n say_v upon_o who_o repose_v my_o spirit_n say_v our_o lord_n but_o upon_o he_o that_o be_v humble_a and_o meek_a be_v thou_o then_o such_o aâ—_n one_o that_o with_o like_a disposition_n thou_o may_v receive_v and_o preserve_v in_o thy_o soul_n this_o divine_a spirit_n who_o resist_v the_o proâ—d_n and_o to_o the_o humble_a give_v his_o grace_n the_o xi_o meditation_n of_o the_o death_n of_o the_o most_o bless_a virgin_n our_o lady_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o b._n virgin_n our_o lady_n be_v now_o in_o year_n &_o god_n have_v determine_v she_o some_o time_n in_o this_o life_n which_o some_o believe_v be_v fifteen_o other_o more_o probable_o say_v that_o she_o live_v twenty_o three_o year_n after_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o that_o she_o depart_v this_o life_n to_o heaven_n the_o 7â—_n year_n of_o her_o age_n almighty_a god_n have_v preserve_v she_o here_o all_o this_o time_n to_o give_v light_n to_o the_o world_n &_o for_o the_o comfort_n and_o benefit_n of_o the_o whole_a church_n &_o also_o that_o she_o may_v see_v the_o faith_n and_o name_n of_o her_o bless_a son_n diwlge_v and_o spread_v over_o all_o part_n of_o the_o world_n she_o have_v now_o most_o earnest_a and_o inflame_a desire_n to_o go_v to_o heaven_n where_o she_o be_v to_o find_v out_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n her_o son_n victorious_a and_o triumphant_a who_o she_o instant_o beseech_v to_o take_v she_o out_o oâ—_n this_o exile_n banishment_n &_o tempestuous_a sea_n &_o conduct_v she_o to_o that_o secure_a port_n of_o happiness_n where_o for_o ever_o she_o may_v enjoy_v his_o glorious_a sight_n &_o conpany_n ponder_n how_o this_o most_o bless_a son_n approve_v the_o pious_a desire_n of_o his_o dear_a mother_n and_o acknowledge_v the_o aspiration_n of_o her_o hart_n to_o be_v great_a than_o those_o of_o david_n where_o he_o say_v even_o as_o the_o hart_n desire_v after_o the_o fountain_n of_o water_n so_o do_v my_o soul_n desire_n after_o thou_o o_o god_n he_o send_v unto_o she_o a_o angel_n which_o many_o hoâ—ly_o father_n imagine_v be_v the_o angel_n s_o gabriel_n who_o come_v with_o a_o palm_n in_o his_o hand_n in_o token_n of_o the_o victory_n that_o this_o triumphant_a lady_n have_v get_v of_o sin_n of_o the_o devil_n &_o of_o death_n itself_o and_o the_o b._n virgin_n receive_v he_o with_o great_a comfort_n &_o joy_n of_o spirit_n confiâ—ering_v what_o she_o so_o much_o desire_v be_v â—ow_o to_o effect_v gather_v hence_o enkindle_v desire_n to_o see_v and_o enjoy_v god_n that_o when_o thy_o day_n shall_v end_v and_o death_n arrive_v â—hou_fw-mi may_v receive_v it_o with_o gust_n and_o â—oy_n hope_v by_o mean_n thereof_o to_o participate_v in_o heaven_n of_o the_o sweet_a presence_n and_o company_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n and_o of_o his_o most_o bless_a mother_n the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o son_n of_o god_n determine_v to_o fulfil_v the_o desire_n of_o his_o most_o b._n mother_n the_o apostle_n be_v divide_v over_o the_o whole_a world_n preach_v the_o victory_n of_o their_o lord_n be_v miraculous_o assemble_v in_o the_o house_n of_o the_o b._n virgin_n who_o rejoice_v much_o at_o their_o come_n disclose_v unto_o they_o the_o news_n of_o her_o death_n with_o a_o cheerful_a &_o grave_a countenance_n declare_v unto_o they_o her_o desire_n to_o depart_v this_o life_n &_o to_o go_v to_o heaven_n which_o almighty_a god_n have_v grant_v unto_o she_o ponder_v the_o feel_n tear_n and_o tenderness_n of_o hart_n wherewith_o this_o doleâ—uli_fw-la relation_n afflict_a they_o all_o see_v their_o mother_n ready_a to_o depart_v thiâ—_n life_n and_o that_o divine_a sun_n illuminate_v the_o church_n to_o withdraw_v itself_o &_o go_v down_o ponder_v sâ—condly_o how_o the_o bleâ—â—sed_a virgin_n without_o any_o infirmity_n oâ—_n pain_n at_o all_o but_o of_o mere_a love_n and_o desire_v to_o see_v and_o enjoy_v her_o son_n in_o heaven_n betake_v herself_o to_o her_o poor_a bed_n &_o behold_v they_o all_o with_o a_o countenance_n rather_o divine_a then_o humane_a will_v they_o to_o come_v near_o &_o give_v they_o her_o blessing_n say_v god_n be_v with_o you_o my_o dear_o belove_a child_n lament_v not_o because_o i_o leave_v you_o but_o rejoice_v because_o i_o go_v to_o my_o best_a belove_a son_n gather_v hence_o a_o exceed_a desire_n to_o approach_v in_o spirit_n near_o unto_o this_o b._n lady_n &_o join_v thyself_o to_o his_o good_a company_n beseech_v she_o to_o give_v thou_o her_o holy_a blessing_n also_o that_o â—herwith_o thou_o may_v increase_v &_o go_v â—orward_o in_o grace_n &_o love_n of_o her_o god_n &_o thy_o lord_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o christ_n our_o lord_n this_o happy_a hour_n be_v at_o hand_n 〈◊〉_d down_o from_o heaven_n accompany_v with_o innumerable_a angel_n by_o â—â—eir_n sight_n and_o presence_n to_o rejoice_v his_o â—ost_o b._n mother_n &_o to_o conduct_v her_o iâ—_n heaven_n ponder_v first_o the_o gracious_a and_o sweet_a word_n which_o the_o son_n of_o god_n use_v unto_o his_o sacred_a mother_n the_o bless_a virgin_n mary_n which_o may_v be_v the_o same_o that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n speak_v to_o his_o espouse_v in_o the_o canticle_n 〈◊〉_d arise_v make_v haste_v my_o love_n my_o dove_n my_o beautiful_a and_o come_v for_o winter_n be_v now_o past_a the_o rain_n be_v go_v and_o depart_v the_o flower_n have_v appear_v iâ—_n our_o land_n come_v from_o libanus_fw-la mâ—_n espouse_v come_v from_o libanus_n comâ—_n thou_o shall_v the_o crown_v with_o thâ—_n crown_n of_o justice_n which_o thou_o have_v sâ—_n well_o deserve_v ponder_v second_o what_o &_o hoâ—_n great_a the_o jubilee_n and_o comfort_n weâ—â—_n that_o do_v traverse_v the_o hart_n of_o this_o 〈◊〉_d lady_n what_o thanks_o she_o give_v her_o soâ—_n and_o her_o god_n for_o such_o benefit_n bâ—_n stow_v upon_o she_o and_o for_o vouch_v sâ—â—fing_v to_o cloth_n himself_o with_o her_o fleâ—â—_n and_o blood_n in_o her_o virginal_a wombâ—_n and_o call_n to_o mind_n the_o manner_n of_o 〈◊〉_d death_n on_o the_o cross_n will_v say_v o_o 〈◊〉_d father_n as_o thou_o be_v god_n and_o my_o 〈◊〉_d as_o man_n into_o thy_o hand_n o_o lord_n i_o coâ—_n mend_v my_o spirit_n and_o with_o thâ—_n word_n she_o yield_v her_o spirit_n to_o hiâ—_n who_o she_o have_v invest_v within_o herself_o from_o hence_o thou_o shall_v gather_v affection_n to_o praise_n god_n our_o lord_n in_o who_o sight_n the_o death_n of_o this_o lady_n be_v precious_a give_v she_o so_o copious_a and_o large_a a_o recompense_n for_o her_o labour_n trust_v in_o like_a sort_n to_o receive_v reward_n for_o that_o thou_o have_v endure_v for_o his_o service_n &_o glory_n that_o so_o thy_o death_n may_v be_v precious_a in_o his_o sight_n as_o be_v that_o of_o his_o saint_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o holy_a apostle_n and_o disciple_n of_o our_o lord_n when_o they_o behold_v that_o body_n without_o life_n of_o which_o our_o life_n have_v take_v flesh_n they_o â—ll_o prostrate_v themselves_o upon_o the_o ground_n kiss_v it_o with_o great_a tenderness_n devotion_n &_o affection_n then_o lay_v it_o forth_o with_o upon_o a_o beer_n they_o â—ooke_v it_o on_o their_o shoulder_n and_o carry_v it_o through_o the_o city_n of_o hierusaâ—em_n sing_v hymn_n and_o devout_a â—rayers_n till_o they_o arrive_v at_o the_o sepulchre_n where_o it_o be_v to_o be_v place_v ponder_v how_o their_o grief_n at_o such_o â—me_n as_o the_o holy_a body_n be_v put_v into_o the_o monument_n be_v renew_v &_o that_o they_o devout_o kiss_v and_o with_o great_a reverence_n adore_v it_o again_o &_o again_o not_o be_v able_a to_o withdraw_v their_o eye_n from_o thence_o where_o they_o have_v their_o heart_n hence_o stir_v up_o in_o thyself_o a_o tender_a feel_n &_o sorrow_n for_o the_o absence_n of_o this_o b._n lady_n &_o a_o earnest_a desire_n spiritual_o with_o thy_o best_a endeavour_n to_o accompany_v her_o holy_a body_n conforge_v thyself_o with_o the_o quire_n of_o angel_n &_o the_o disciple_n to_o sing_v with_o they_o her_o praise_n beseech_v she_o to_o obtain_v thou_o such_o a_o death_n as_o thou_o may_v inâ—_n her_o company_n enjoy_v for_o ever_o the_o presence_n &_o glory_n of_o her_o
most_o holy_a sonnâ—_n in_o heaven_n the_o xii_o meditation_n of_o the_o assumption_n &_o coronation_n of_o our_o bless_a lady_n the_o 1._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o three_o day_n after_o the_o death_n of_o our_o bless_a lady_n christ_n jesus_n her_o son_n camâ—_n down_o from_o heaven_n attend_v on_o by_o innumerable_a angel_n with_o the_o soul_n of_o his_o most_o b._n mother_n &_o infuse_v it_o into_o her_o body_n and_o make_v it_o a_o thousand_o time_n more_o beautiful_a than_o the_o sun_n itself_o and_o restore_v it_o to_o life_n invest_v it_o with_o immortality_n &_o with_o a_o beauty_n and_o grace_n so_o divine_a as_o neither_o can_v be_v explicate_v by_o word_n nor_o comprehend_v by_o humane_a understanding_n ponder_v how_o glorious_a the_o body_n of_o this_o pure_a virgin_n be_v raise_v out_o of_o the_o sepulchre_n with_o those_o four_o dowry_n of_o glory_n which_o the_o glorify_a body_n have_v of_o impassibility_n agility_n subtlety_n and_o clarity_n and_o behold_v herself_o in_o this_o manner_n what_o thanks_o will_v she_o render_v unto_o her_o most_o b._n son_n for_o have_v deal_v so_o liberal_o with_o she_o not_o permit_v her_o body_n albeit_o she_o die_v a_o natural_a death_n as_o other_o child_n of_o adam_n to_o be_v dissolve_v and_o turn_v to_o dust_n conserve_n it_o with_o the_o same_o integrity_n &_o purity_n it_o have_v in_o life_n gather_v hence_o great_a joy_n at_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n &_o the_o incorruptibility_n of_o her_o body_n the_o rare_a and_o special_a privilege_n grant_v unto_o she_o by_o her_o most_o holy_a son_n who_o fullfil_v the_o desire_n of_o her_o soul_n beseech_v he_o to_o fulfil_v thy_o which_o be_v to_o serve_v he_o with_o purity_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n in_o this_o life_n that_o thou_o may_v seâ—_n &_o enjoy_v he_o in_o the_o eternal_a the_o 2._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o our_o lord_n god_n have_v raise_v the_o body_n of_o the_o most_o b_o virgin_n the_o divine_a sun_n &_o beautiful_a moon_n will_v behold_v echâ—_n other_o not_o now_o mourning_n and_o eclipse_v as_o upon_o good_a friday_n but_o mosâ—_n joyful_a resplendent_a and_o beautiful_o and_o those_o two_o bless_a heart_n of_o such_o 〈◊〉_d mother_n and_o such_o a_o son_n exulâ—ingâ—_n with_o joy_n will_v give_v to_o each_o other_o sweet_a embrace_n &_o a_o thousand_o welcome_n &_o congratulation_n ponder_v the_o most_o solemn_a procession_n which_o forthwith_o be_v make_v 〈◊〉_d the_o sepulchre_n even_o to_o the_o high_a heaven_n and_o how_o that_o glorious_a body_n of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n do_v mount_v and_o ascend_v on_o high_a carry_v with_o the_o wing_n of_o the_o gift_n of_o agility_n not_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o the_o angel_n to_o assist_v or_o support_v she_o although_o they_o do_v all_o accompany_v she_o some_o sing_n other_o playing_z most_o swee_o on_o their_o harp_n and_o viol_n and_o rejoice_v and_o wonder_v at_o so_o great_a a_o novelty_n and_o glorious_a triumph_n say_v who_o be_v this_o that_o come_v up_o from_o the_o desert_n of_o this_o life_n with_o so_o great_a glory_n flow_v with_o delight_n lean_v upon_o her_o belove_a gather_v hence_o three_o thing_n let_v the_o first_o be_v a_o most_o earnest_a desire_n in_o spirit_n to_o follow_v the_o bless_a virgin_n in_o this_o journey_n abandon_v the_o world_n with_o thy_o hart_n together_o with_o all_o the_o sensual_a delight_n thereof_o the_o second_o to_o endeavour_v to_o ascend_v every_o day_n &_o to_o profit_n in_o virtue_n not_o trust_v to_o thy_o weak_a force_n not_o in_o thy_o arm_n of_o flesh_n but_o in_o the_o potent_a arm_n of_o god_n let_v the_o three_o be_v to_o rejoice_v ever_o in_o our_o lord_n and_o in_o whatsoever_o appertain_v to_o his_o service_n the_o 3._o point_n to_o consider_v the_o place_n and_o seat_n which_o the_o son_n of_o god_n assign_v to_o his_o belove_a mother_n in_o heaven_n this_o be_v no_o doubt_n the_o best_a and_o most_o eminent_a the_o sacred_a humanity_n of_o christ_n except_v which_o be_v or_o ever_o shall_v be_v give_v to_o a_o pure_a creature_n for_o she_o be_v place_v &_o seat_v above_o all_o the_o nine_o quire_n of_o angel_n at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n within_o his_o own_o curtain_n and_o throne_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n who_o say_v the_o queen_n stand_v on_o thy_o right_a hand_n in_o golden_a â—ayment_n compass_v with_o variety_n &_o beauty_n for_o it_o be_v most_o meet_a that_o she_o who_o stand_v &_o be_v present_a on_o his_o right_a â—e_n have_v suffer_v on_o earth_n at_o the_o foot_n of_o the_o cross_n shall_v possess_v the_o like_a place_n rejoice_v in_o heaven_n &_o that_o she_o who_o humble_v herself_o below_o all_o creature_n shall_v be_v exalt_v above_o they_o all_o to_o be_v their_o mistress_n and_o the_o queen_n of_o angel_n ponder_v how_o bright_a the_o imperial_a heaven_n be_v with_o the_o glitter_a &_o resplendent_a light_n of_o such_o a_o sun_n and_o such_o a_o moon_n christ_n and_o his_o mother_n how_o joyful_a and_o content_a be_v the_o angel_n with_o the_o sight_n and_o presence_n of_o such_o a_o queen_n by_o who_o intercession_n they_o hope_v the_o seat_n which_o their_o companion_n have_v lose_v will_v be_v repair_v what_o great_a joy_n do_v the_o bless_a conceive_v at_o the_o majesty_n and_o glory_n of_o such_o a_o mother_n unto_o who_o all_o do_v reverence_n homage_n and_o obedience_n see_v she_o so_o far_o exalt_v above_o they_o all_o o_o how_o well_o satisfy_v and_o content_a be_v that_o humble_a lady_n see_v herself_o raise_v from_o the_o very_o low_a place_n of_o the_o earth_n to_o the_o supreme_a &_o high_a heaven_n wherefore_o gather_v hence_o affection_n of_o joy_n for_o that_o this_o princess_n of_o heaven_n be_v so_o extol_v above_o all_o pure_a creature_n thou_o shall_v congratulate_v and_o contemplate_v with_o she_o for_o that_o god_n have_v so_o much_o honour_v and_o exalt_a â—her_n hope_v thou_o for_o the_o same_o in_o heaven_n if_o thou_o shall_v follow_v the_o step_n of_o such_o a_o son_n &_o such_o a_o mother_n the_o 4._o point_n to_o consider_v how_o the_o most_o holy_a trinity_n present_o crown_v the_o b._n virgin_n with_o three_o crown_n the_o eternal_a father_n crown_v she_o with_o a_o crown_n of_o power_n give_v she_o after_o christ_n power_n and_o dominion_n over_o all_o creature_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n the_o son_n crown_v she_o with_o a_o crown_n of_o wisdom_n indue_a she_o with_o the_o clear_a knowledge_n of_o the_o divine_a 〈◊〉_d and_o of_o all_o creature_n in_o it_o the_o holy_a ghost_n crown_v she_o with_o a_o crown_n of_o charity_n infuse_v into_o she_o not_o only_o the_o love_n of_o god_n but_o also_o of_o her_o neighbour_n ponder_v the_o admiration_n and_o astonishment_n of_o those_o angelical_a hierarchy_n when_o they_o behold_v the_o b._n virgin_n so_o much_o esteem_v &_o honour_v with_o such_o crown_n grace_n and_o prerogative_n and_o above_o all_o consider_v what_o unspeakable_a joy_n this_o sovereign_a queen_n conceive_v with_o what_o affection_n and_o devotion_n she_o will_v renew_v her_o canticle_n of_o magnificat_fw-la see_v how_o great_a thing_n he_o who_o be_v almighty_a have_v wrought_v in_o she_o gather_v from_o hence_o lively_a and_o inflame_a desire_n to_o see_v and_o enjoy_v this_o b_o lady_n who_o be_v the_o daughter_n of_o the_o eternal_a father_n mother_n of_o the_o eternal_a son_n &_o espouse_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o she_o be_v crown_v with_o the_o diadem_n of_o glory_n wherewith_o the_o true_a king_n solomon_n crown_v she_o in_o the_o day_n of_o her_o entrance_n into_o heaven_n &_o in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o joy_n of_o her_o hart_n beseech_v she_o that_o see_v she_o be_v also_o thy_o mother_n she_o will_v also_o vouchsafe_v plenty_n of_o her_o mercy_n &_o virtue_n that_o thou_o may_v obtain_v &_o enjoy_v the_o eternal_a crown_n of_o glory_n which_o god_n grant_v us._n amen_o the_o end_n of_o the_o meditation_n of_o the_o life_n &_o death_n of_o our_o saviour_n &_o 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