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A14923 The soules progresse to the celestiall Canaan, or heavenly Jerusalem By way of godly meditation, and holy contemplation: accompanied with divers learned exhortations, and pithy perswasions, tending to Christianity and humanity. Divided into two parts. The first part treateth of the divine essence, quality and nature of God, and his holy attributs: and of the creation, fall, state, death, and misery of an unregenerated man, both in this life and in the world to come: put for the whole scope of the Old Testament. The second part is put for the summe and compendium of the Gospell, and treateth of the Incarnation, Nativity, words, works, and sufferings of Christ, and of the happinesse and blessednesse of a godly man in his state of renovation, being reconciled to God in Christ. Collected out of the Scriptures, and out of the writings of the ancient fathers of the primitive Church, and other orthodoxall divines: by John Welles, of Beccles in the County of Suffolk. Welles, John, of Beccles. 1639 (1639) STC 25231; ESTC S119607 276,075 406

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we_o inquire_v for_o he_o at_o the_o mercy_n of_o his_o father_n let_v we_o inquire_v at_o his_o own_o righteousness_n let_v we_o seek_v he_o in_o his_o holy_a suffering_n let_v we_o seek_v he_o at_o the_o cross_n of_o his_o death_n and_o when_o we_o have_v there_o find_v he_o let_v we_o expose_v our_o grief_n and_o implore_v his_o favour_n let_v we_o show_v he_o what_o the_o law_n have_v do_v unto_o we_o what_o wound_n and_o how_o dangerous_a it_o have_v give_v our_o soul_n favour_n how_o to_o implore_v his_o favour_n let_v we_o therefore_o confess_v our_o sin_n and_o profess_v our_o faith_n let_v we_o also_o promise_v to_o correct_v the_o error_n of_o our_o life_n let_v we_o careful_o endeavour_v every_o circumstance_n he_o have_v command_v we_o and_o be_v thus_o rectify_v in_o our_o resolution_n let_v we_o reach_v our_o particular_a hand_n of_o faith_n to_o our_o salvation_n christ_n how_o to_o apprehend_v christ_n apprehend_v he_o and_o apply_v he_o to_o our_o wound_a conscience_n and_o by_o this_o bless_a mean_n satisfy_v the_o justice_n of_o the_o law_n and_o restore_v our_o soul_n of_o the_o purity_n of_o conscience_n in_o every_o thing_n thou_o take_v in_o hand_n have_v a_o care_n of_o thy_o conscience_n if_o the_o devil_n incite_v thou_o to_o any_o sin_n stand_v in_o fear_n of_o thy_o conscience_n for_o thy_o conscience_n within_o thou_o condemn_v thou_o if_o thou_o be_v afraid_a to_o sin_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o man_n let_v thy_o conscience_n much_o more_o deter_v thou_o from_o sin_v the_o inward_a testimony_n of_o thy_o conscience_n be_v of_o more_o efficacy_n than_o the_o testimony_n of_o man_n for_o though_o thy_o sin_n can_v escape_v the_o accusation_n of_o all_o man_n yet_o can_v they_o never_o escape_v the_o inward_a witness_n of_o thy_o conscience_n 20.12_o reve._n 20.12_o the_o register_n of_o thy_o conscience_n shall_v be_v in_o the_o number_n of_o those_o book_n that_o shall_v be_v open_v at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n the_o conscience_n be_v a_o great_a volume_n in_o which_o all_o thing_n be_v write_v by_o the_o finger_n of_o truth_n the_o damn_a can_v deny_v their_o sin_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n because_o they_o shall_v be_v convince_v by_o the_o testimony_n of_o their_o own_o conscience_n they_o can_v fly_v from_o the_o accusation_n of_o their_o sin_n because_o the_o tribunal_n of_o the_o conscience_n be_v at_o home_n and_o with_o they_o a_o pure_a conscience_n be_v the_o clear_a glass_n of_o the_o soul_n in_o which_o she_o manifest_o behold_v god_n and_o herself_o this_o book_n of_o thy_o conscience_n shall_v indeed_o be_v write_v according_a to_o the_o copy_n of_o the_o book_n of_o life_n christ_n gospel_n be_v the_o book_n of_o life_n 4.3_o reve._n 13.4_o phil._n 4.3_o let_v the_o profession_n of_o thy_o faith_n be_v conform_v according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o christ_n doctrine_n and_o let_v the_o course_n of_o thy_o life_n be_v conform_v according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o christ_n life_n thy_o conscience_n can_v but_o be_v good_a if_o there_o be_v purity_n in_o thy_o heart_n truth_n in_o thy_o tongue_n and_o honesty_n in_o thy_o action_n these_o will_v avoid_v the_o judgement_n of_o thy_o conscience_n in_o which_o one_o and_o the_o same_o shall_v be_v both_o defendant_n and_o plaintiff_n witness_n judge_n tormentor_n scourge_n and_o executioner_n what_o escape_n can_v there_o be_v where_o it_o be_v the_o witness_n that_o accuse_v thou_o and_o where_o nothing_o can_v be_v hide_v from_o he_o that_o judge_v thou_o what_o do_v it_o profit_v thou_o to_o live_v in_o all_o abundance_n and_o plenty_n and_o to_o be_v torment_v with_o the_o whip_n of_o conscience_n the_o fountain_n of_o man_n felicity_n and_o misery_n be_v in_o his_o mind_n what_o then_o do_v it_o profit_v a_o man_n in_o a_o burn_a fever_n to_o lie_v in_o a_o bed_n of_o gold_n what_o do_v it_o profit_v a_o man_n to_o enjoy_v all_o outward_a felicity_n and_o to_o be_v torment_v with_o the_o firebrand_n of_o a_o ill_a conscience_n as_o much_o as_o we_o regard_v everlasting_a salvation_n so_o much_o let_v we_o regard_v our_o conscience_n for_o if_o we_o have_v not_o a_o good_a conscience_n we_o have_v not_o faith_n and_o if_o we_o have_v not_o faith_n we_o have_v not_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o if_o we_o have_v not_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n how_o can_v we_o hope_v for_o everlasting_a life_n as_o the_o judgement_n of_o thy_o conscience_n be_v such_o judgement_n thou_o may_v expect_v from_o christ_n sin_n whilst_o it_o be_v in_o the_o action_n do_v blind_a the_o mind_n and_o like_o a_o thick_a cloud_n do_v obscure_v the_o brightness_n of_o true_a judgement_n but_o at_o length_n the_o conscience_n be_v rouse_v and_o gnaw_v more_o grievous_o than_o any_o accuser_n there_o be_v three_o judgement_n the_o judgement_n of_o the_o world_n the_o judgement_n of_o thyself_o and_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n and_o as_o thou_o can_v not_o escape_v the_o judgement_n of_o god_n neither_o can_v thou_o escape_v the_o judgement_n of_o thyself_o although_o thou_o may_v sometime_o escape_v the_o judgement_n of_o the_o world_n nothing_o can_v hinder_v thy_o conscience_n from_o see_v all_o thy_o action_n what_o excuse_v then_o can_v save_v thou_o when_o thy_o conscience_n within_o thou_o do_v accuse_v thou_o note_n note_n the_o peace_n of_o conscience_n be_v the_o begin_n of_o everlasting_a life_n for_o by_o god_n judgement_n and_o thy_o own_o thou_o shall_v be_v either_o save_v or_o fall_v everlasting_o the_o conscience_n be_v immortal_a as_o the_o soul_n be_v immortal_a and_o the_o punishment_n of_o hell_n shall_v torment_v the_o damn_a as_o long_o as_o the_o accusation_n of_o conscience_n shall_v endure_v no_o external_a fire_n do_v so_o affect_v the_o body_n as_o the_o inward_a fire_n do_v inflame_v the_o conscience_n the_o soul_n torment_v be_v eternal_a and_o so_o be_v the_o fire_n of_o conscience_n eternal_a no_o outward_a scourge_n be_v so_o grievous_a to_o the_o body_n as_o these_o whip_n of_o conscience_n be_v unto_o the_o soul_n avoid_v therefore_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n that_o so_o thou_o may_v avoid_v the_o torment_n of_o conscience_n blot_v out_o thy_o sin_n out_o of_o the_o book_n of_o thy_o conscience_n by_o true_a and_o hearty_a repentance_n that_o they_o be_v not_o bring_v forth_o and_o read_v at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n against_o thou_o that_o so_o thou_o may_v avoid_v the_o fear_n of_o god_n dreadful_a sentence_n against_o thou_o mortify_v the_o worm_n of_o conscience_n by_o the_o heat_n of_o devotion_n that_o it_o do_v not_o devour_v thou_o and_o beget_v eternal_a horror_n extinguish_v the_o heat_n of_o this_o inward_a fire_n by_o the_o tear_n of_o repentance_n 4.7_o 2_o tim._n 4.7_o that_o so_o thou_o may_v attain_v to_o the_o joy_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n grant_v o_o lord_n that_o we_o may_v fight_v this_o good_a fight_n keep_v faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n that_o at_o length_n we_o may_v come_v safe_a and_o sound_a into_o our_o heavenly_a country_n to_o our_o eternal_a joy_n and_o endless_a comfort_n of_o the_o accusation_n of_o conscience_n every_o man_n that_o will_v prevent_v the_o dreadful_a danger_n of_o god_n general_a judgement_n must_v in_o this_o life_n while_o he_o have_v time_n arrest_v his_o own_o soul_n examine_v his_o particular_a action_n and_o by_o the_o evidence_n of_o his_o conscience_n judge_v himself_o and_o his_o transgression_n against_o the_o law_n of_o god_n etc._n 1_o pet._n 4.17_o prov._n 11.3_o etc._n etc._n for_o as_o god_n judgement_n do_v begin_v at_o his_o own_o house_n because_o his_o principal_a care_n be_v for_o his_o own_o the_o elect_a so_o shall_v man_n judge_v themselves_o and_o have_v principal_a care_n to_o examine_v their_o own_o particular_n and_o as_o saint_n paul_n say_v when_o we_o be_v judge_v we_o be_v chastened_a of_o the_o lord_n 32._o 1_o cor._n 11.31_o 32._o because_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v condemn_v with_o the_o world_n so_o likewise_o we_o must_v judge_v ourselves_o lest_o we_o be_v condemn_v with_o the_o world_n for_o as_o the_o israelite_n because_o they_o want_v judge_n become_v idolater_n 18.19_o judge_n 17.6_o eccle._n 18.19_o so_o our_o life_n when_o they_o be_v not_o examine_v and_o judge_v by_o our_o conscience_n we_o become_v remiss_a disobedient_a idolatrous_a and_o desperate_o run_v on_o with_o licentious_a and_o lawless_a appetite_n in_o the_o common_a and_o curious_a commit_v of_o sin_n and_o this_o necessary_a judge_v of_o ourselves_o be_v well_o know_v to_o our_o reasonable_a soul_n who_o when_o we_o have_v commit_v sin_n provoke_v our_o conscience_n to_o accuse_v and_o judge_v we_o as_o if_o without_o this_o judge_n of_o ourselves_o we_o can_v not_o prevent_v the_o judgement_n of_o god_n ourselves_o by_o judge_v of_o ourselves_o we_o prevent_v the_o heavy_a judgement_n of_o god_n the_o manner_n
seek_v the_o lord_n while_o he_o may_v be_v find_v and_o call_v upon_o he_o while_o he_o be_v nigh_o and_o let_v the_o ungodly_a man_n forsake_v his_o own_o way_n and_o the_o unrighteous_a his_o own_o imagination_n and_o turn_v again_o unto_o the_o lord_n so_o shall_v he_o be_v merciful_a unto_o he_o and_o to_o our_o god_n for_o he_o be_v very_o ready_a to_o forgive_v the_o lord_n allow_v the_o righteous_a 7._o psal_n 11.6_o 7._o but_o the_o ungodly_a and_o he_o that_o delight_v in_o wickedness_n do_v his_o soul_n abhor_v and_o upon_o the_o ungodly_a he_o shall_v rain_v snare_n fire_n and_o brimstone_n storm_n and_o tempest_n and_o this_o shall_v be_v their_o portion_n to_o drink_v but_o if_o that_o people_n 18.8_o jerem_n 18.8_o against_o who_o i_o have_v thus_o devise_v convert_v from_o their_o wickedness_n i_o will_v repent_v of_o the_o plague_n that_o i_o devise_v to_o bring_v upon_o they_o for_o mercy_n and_o wrath_n be_v with_o he_o 11._o eccles_n 16_o 11._o he_o be_v both_o mighty_a to_o forgive_v and_o to_o pour_v out_o displeasure_n like_v as_o his_o mercy_n be_v great_a even_o so_o be_v his_o punishment_n also_o and_o he_o judge_v a_o man_n according_a to_o his_o work_n therefore_o fear_v the_o lord_n 25._o 1_o sam._n 12.24_o 25._o and_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o truth_n and_o with_o all_o your_o heart_n and_o consider_v what_o great_a thing_n he_o have_v do_v for_o you_o but_o if_o you_o do_v wicked_o then_o shall_v you_o perish_v o_o that_o man_n will_v therefore_o praise_v the_o lord_n for_o his_o goodness_n 43._o psal_n 107.31_o 43._o and_o declare_v the_o wonder_n that_o he_o do_v for_o the_o child_n of_o man_n who_o so_o be_v wise_a will_v ponder_v these_o thing_n and_o they_o shall_v understand_v the_o love_a kindness_n of_o the_o lord_n but_o who_o so_o despise_v wisdom_n and_o nurture_n 3.11_o wisd_v 3.11_o be_v unhappy_a and_o as_o for_o the_o hope_n of_o such_o it_o be_v but_o vain_a their_o labour_n unfruitful_a and_o their_o work_n 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in_o lightning_n and_o thunder_v to_o induce_v the_o people_n thereby_o to_o the_o observance_n thereof_o by_o fear_n the_o new_a testament_n all_o mercy_n or_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n come_v in_o more_o glorious_o with_o the_o gentle_a name_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o good_a tiding_n to_o induce_v the_o people_n to_o the_o observation_n thereof_o by_o love_n the_o story_n of_o the_o bible_n from_o the_o first_o beginning_n to_o the_o birth_n of_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n do_v for_o the_o most_o part_n declare_v the_o miserable_a condition_n of_o mankind_n how_o he_o have_v fall_v from_o the_o innocency_n of_o his_o nature_n which_o god_n give_v he_o in_o his_o first_o creation_n and_o how_o he_o have_v continue_v in_o sin_n and_o the_o curse_n of_o god_n for_o sin_n have_v no_o power_n in_o himself_o to_o satisfy_v the_o justice_n of_o god_n scripture_n how_o to_o use_v and_o apply_v the_o scripture_n or_o to_o reconcile_v himself_o to_o his_o favour_n therefore_o do_v god_n give_v the_o law_n of_o the_o ten_o commandment_n the_o particular_n of_o his_o reveal_v will_n both_o to_o provoke_v man_n to_o endeavour_v in_o the_o exercise_n of_o all_o godliness_n and_o also_o that_o by_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o law_n man_n may_v know_v their_o own_o defect_n of_o nature_n and_o the_o frailness_n thereof_o and_o by_o their_o humiliation_n may_v be_v prepare_v and_o make_v fit_a for_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o though_o jesus_n christ_n 5._o gen._n 3.15_o &_o 12_o 3._o rom._n 1.1_o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5._o the_o substance_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v in_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n from_o all_o beginning_n determine_v to_o be_v the_o redeemer_n of_o mankind_n be_v also_o promise_v to_o our_o first_o parent_n and_o by_o who_o all_o the_o faithful_a before_o his_o incarnation_n have_v the_o pardon_n of_o their_o sin_n apprehend_v by_o faith_n the_o promise_n of_o his_o righteousness_n yet_o be_v not_o this_o grace_n declare_v unto_o they_o in_o such_o 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so_o shine_v before_o man_n that_o they_o may_v see_v your_o good_a work_n etc._n math._n 5.16_o etc._n etc._n and_o glorify_v your_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n therefore_o whilst_o we_o have_v time_n let_v we_o do_v good_a towards_o all_o man_n and_o especial_o towards_o they_o of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n to_o this_o use_n the_o holy_a scripture_n be_v give_v unto_o we_o for_o all_o scripture_n inspire_v from_o god_n 17_o 2_o tim._n 3.16_o 17_o be_v profitable_a to_o teach_v to_o reprove_v to_o correct_v to_o instruct_v in_o righteousness_n that_o the_o man_n of_o god_n be_v perfect_a and_o instruct_v to_o all_o good_a work_n it_o be_v clear_a then_o that_o we_o be_v not_o so_o justify_v by_o faith_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v unprofitable_a barren_a and_o unfruitful_a of_o good_a work_n but_o rather_o that_o give_v ourselves_o continual_o unto_o good_a work_n we_o shall_v advance_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o show_v it_o before_o the_o eye_n of_o all_o man_n as_o the_o light_n of_o our_o new_a creation_n for_o we_o be_v regenerate_v in_o christ_n 24._o eph._n 4.23_o 24._o and_o thereby_o we_o do_v declare_v ourselves_o to_o be_v justify_v before_o man_n therefore_o let_v we_o not_o only_o show_v ourselves_o to_o be_v christian_n in_o name_n but_o to_o become_v good_a of_o evil_n and_o to_o declare_v that_o goodness_n receive_v of_o christ_n by_o good_a work_n for_o they_o be_v as_o certain_a fruit_n of_o our_o life_n witness_v the_o goodness_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o declare_v the_o nature_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n good_a work_n be_v the_o work_n of_o faith_n which_o work_v by_o love_n they_o be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n which_o he_o work_v in_o we_o and_o by_o
salvation_n to_o the_o elect._n the_o necessity_n of_o mortification_n do_v require_v in_o every_o one_o a_o exact_a diligence_n in_o that_o christian_a office_n for_o see_v the_o hazard_n of_o eternal_a life_n depend_v upon_o the_o death_n or_o not_o die_v of_o sin_n and_o that_o necessary_o there_o be_v no_o man_n of_o that_o simple_a understanding_n but_o will_v think_v it_o expedient_a nay_o necessary_a wisdom_n rather_o to_o destroy_v his_o sin_n than_o himself_o for_o one_o of_o the_o two_o must_v of_o necessity_n be_v mortify_v suffer_v death_n and_o die_v and_o if_o any_o man_n think_v to_o devise_v a_o mean_n to_o save_v both_o himself_o and_o his_o sin_n and_o in_o the_o reformation_n of_o himself_o to_o over-leape_a the_o duty_n of_o mortification_n as_o a_o duty_n too_o precise_a and_o of_o grievous_a performance_n and_o shall_v think_v that_o mortification_n be_v not_o of_o necessary_a substance_n but_o rather_o a_o severe_a circumstance_n which_o may_v be_v safe_o avoid_v to_o he_o may_v be_v say_v as_o saint_n paul_n say_v to_o the_o corinthian_n with_o admiration_n o_o fool_n 36._o 1_o cor._n 15_o 36._o that_o which_o thou_o sowe_v be_v not_o quicken_v except_o it_o die_v and_o let_v he_o be_v sure_a that_o if_o he_o either_o fail_v or_o faint_v in_o this_o endeavour_n there_o be_v no_o endeavour_n can_v purchase_v he_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o his_o soul_n therefore_o it_o most_o near_o respect_v all_o man_n not_o to_o esteem_v their_o sin_n which_o be_v their_o enemy_n and_o will_v destroy_v they_o more_o than_o god_n which_o be_v their_o friend_n and_o will_v save_v they_o nay_o more_o than_o their_o soul_n and_o their_o salvation_n therefore_o let_v every_o man_n make_v war_n upon_o himself_o and_o his_o own_o flesh_n world_n to_o subdue_v our_o own_o sinful_a affection_n be_v the_o great_a conquest_n in_o the_o world_n and_o let_v he_o be_v valiant_a to_o conquer_v himself_o and_o triumph_v in_o the_o spoil_n and_o death_n of_o his_o sinful_a action_n and_o affection_n for_o there_o be_v no_o war_n can_v gain_v our_o name_n a_o great_a glory_n then_o to_o victor_n ourselves_o and_o he_o be_v most_o redoubt_a and_o most_o valiant_a that_o can_v conquer_v his_o own_o affection_n the_o which_o all_o man_n must_v do_v before_o they_o can_v have_v the_o garland_n of_o holy_a victory_n from_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n again_o see_v that_o in_o our_o mortification_n there_o be_v no_o respect_n of_o favour_n have_v to_o any_o sin_n but_o that_o all_o sin_n must_v die_v the_o sin_n that_o have_v gain_v we_o either_o our_o profit_n or_o our_o pleasure_n for_o all_o sin_n be_v in_o hatred_n with_o god_n all_o sin_n be_v therefore_o command_v to_o die_v without_o dispensation_n proviso_n or_o exception_n of_o any_o it_o therefore_o behoove_v all_o man_n to_o hate_v as_o god_n hate_v even_o all_o sin_n because_o all_o sin_n be_v in_o god_n hatred_n lest_o they_o provoke_v god_n as_o saul_n do_v and_o with_o saul_n to_o declare_v themselves_o reprobate_n god_n command_v saul_n to_o destroy_v the_o amalekite_n etc._n 1_o sam._n 15.1_o etc._n etc._n a_o sinful_a and_o godless_a people_n saul_n perform_v his_o commandment_n but_o in_o part_n for_o though_o he_o destroy_v many_o yet_o he_o spare_v some_o for_o which_o god_n cast_v he_o from_o his_o favour_n and_o rend_v his_o kingdom_n from_o he_o our_o sin_n be_v those_o amalekite_n god_n have_v command_v we_o to_o destroy_v they_o utter_o if_o therefore_o any_o man_n presume_v against_o god_n commandment_n to_o spare_v any_o god_n will_v certain_o cast_v he_o with_o saul_n from_o the_o hope_n of_o salvation_n this_o do_v admonish_v all_o to_o avoid_v the_o common_a custom_n of_o man_n that_o common_o hate_v the_o sin_n and_o infirmity_n of_o other_o but_o flatter_v and_o feed_v their_o own_o with_o saturity_n the_o usurer_n he_o condemn_v the_o prodigal_a the_o prodigal_a condemn_v he_o the_o drunkard_n condemn_v the_o glutton_n another_o every_o contrary_n despise_v one_o another_o the_o glutton_n he_o condemn_v the_o drunkard_n age_n and_o youth_n have_v each_o their_o particular_a sin_n yet_o do_v they_o despise_v one_o another_o and_o so_o do_v every_o particular_a his_o contrary_n so_o that_o many_o can_v abhor_v those_o sin_n to_o the_o which_o they_o be_v not_o natural_o addict_v but_o few_o do_v mortify_v they_o that_o be_v near_o and_o dear_a unto_o they_o these_o be_v they_o that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n call_v hypocrite_n 23._o math._n 23._o that_o point_n at_o little_a sin_n in_o other_o but_o flatter_v and_o foster_v main_a one_o in_o themselves_o this_o evil_a custom_n be_v far_o short_a of_o the_o duty_n of_o mortification_n which_o require_v a_o loathe_n and_o detestation_n nay_o a_o death_n not_o of_o some_o sin_n not_o of_o other_o man_n sin_n but_o of_o our_o own_o sin_n and_o of_o all_o our_o own_o sin_n without_o exception_n of_o any_o and_o see_v that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v move_v this_o grace_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o do_v give_v we_o spiritual_a power_n in_o the_o office_n of_o mortification_n it_o behove_v all_o man_n to_o address_v their_o prayer_n to_o god_n that_o he_o will_v give_v they_o the_o direction_n of_o his_o grace_n to_o guide_v they_o in_o so_o needful_a a_o performance_n and_o that_o when_o they_o find_v in_o themselves_o a_o desire_n to_o mortify_v their_o sin_n and_o sinful_a affection_n etc._n titus_n 1.12_o etc._n etc._n then_o let_v they_o assure_v themselves_o that_o they_o be_v call_v by_o the_o divine_a and_o efficatious_a power_n of_o god_n to_o the_o performance_n of_o that_o duty_n that_o then_o they_o yield_v their_o endeavour_n with_o all_o diligence_n to_o do_v as_o the_o holy_a ghost_n direct_v they_o lest_o by_o neglect_v the_o admonishment_n of_o god_n spirit_n they_o bring_v upon_o themselves_o a_o great_a condemnation_n the_o life_n and_o soul_n as_o it_o be_v thereof_o be_v the_o illumination_n and_o reformation_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o a_o efficatious_a bend_n conform_v and_o work_v of_o the_o heart_n and_o will_n whereby_o it_o become_v obedient_a to_o the_o voice_n of_o god_n and_o return_n as_o it_o be_v a_o audible_a and_o lively_a echo_n into_o their_o ear_n the_o end_n thereof_o be_v first_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o commendation_n of_o his_o mercy_n to_o who_o we_o must_v ascribe_v both_o grace_n and_o nature_n and_o of_o who_o we_o have_v receive_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n yea_o and_o the_o very_a soul_n of_o our_o soul_n which_o be_v his_o spirit_n the_o second_o end_n of_o this_o vocation_n be_v our_o deliverance_n and_o translation_n out_o of_o ignorance_n infidelity_n sensuality_n and_o rebellion_n 14._o the_o soul_n of_o our_o soul_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n 2_o thes_n 2_o 14._o unto_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o glory_n for_o we_o be_v call_v out_o of_o darkness_n into_o light_n that_o we_o may_v walk_v in_o light_n and_o no_o long_o serve_v the_o prince_n of_o darkness_n we_o be_v call_v out_o of_o the_o world_n unto_o god_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v relinquish_v the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o pleasure_n of_o the_o world_n and_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o newness_n of_o life_n that_o walk_v upright_o before_o he_o in_o this_o world_n we_o may_v live_v and_o reign_v with_o he_o for_o ever_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o this_o effectual_a call_n be_v christ_n and_o his_o merit_n for_o christ_n have_v merit_v in_o our_o behalf_n and_o have_v promise_v that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n shall_v have_v send_v into_o we_o 8._o john_n 15.26_o &_o 16.7_o 8._o even_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n to_o illuminate_v and_o adorn_v our_o heart_n with_o his_o grace_n and_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o a_o special_a powerful_a and_o inward_a work_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o like_a as_o when_o a_o skilful_a musician_n have_v once_o string_v tune_v and_o strike_v his_o instrument_n it_o send_v forth_o many_o pleasant_a and_o sweet_a sound_n so_o when_o the_o lord_n have_v once_o breathe_v his_o spirit_n of_o life_n into_o the_o nostril_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o when_o he_o have_v once_o tune_v the_o jur_a string_n of_o our_o sinful_a heart_n and_o have_v touch_v they_o with_o the_o finger_n of_o his_o spirit_n he_o make_v they_o send_v forth_o many_o delectable_a and_o harmonious_a sound_n 11._o token_n of_o mortification_n rom._n 1.6_o &_o 6.17_o 18._o 1_o cor._n 6.9_o 10_o 11._o wherein_o he_o take_v delight_n so_o than_o it_o as_o with_o the_o roman_n we_o perform_v hearty_a obedience_n to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n if_o with_o the_o corinthian_n we_o be_v rich_a in_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o have_v purge_v our_o heart_n by_o true_a repentance_n from_o our_o former_a iniquity_n and_o if_o we_o be_v mortify_v and_o renew_v
government_n of_o his_o creature_n the_o creature_n not_o be_v ordain_v for_o the_o service_n of_o they_o but_o man_n for_o who_o all_o thing_n be_v make_v and_o from_o who_o be_v to_o be_v derive_v a_o world_n of_o people_n when_o he_o sin_v god_n himself_o punish_v he_o and_o his_o posterity_n and_o the_o creature_n he_o have_v make_v and_o have_v give_v he_o for_o as_o the_o sin_n of_o man_n have_v infect_v the_o whole_a world_n man_n house_n so_o the_o curse_n of_o god_n and_o the_o work_n of_o his_o displeasure_n be_v seat_v on_o that_o house_n the_o world_n all_o thing_n then_o be_v subject_a to_o alteration_n and_o evil_a change_n from_o this_o curse_n be_v the_o inecessity_n of_o regeneration_n all_o thing_n be_v now_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n and_o death_n therefore_o saint_n peter_n say_v when_o christ_n shall_v come_v to_o ●udgement_n 3.10.7_o 2_o pet._n 3.10.7_o the_o heaven_n shall_v pass_v away_o with_o noise_n and_o the_o element_n shall_v melt_v with_o heat_n and_o the_o earth_n with_o the_o work_v therein_o shall_v be_v utter_o burn_v up_o and_o there_o shall_v be_v a_o new_a heaven_n and_o a_o new_a earth_n according_a to_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n 13._o verse_n 13._o wherein_o dwell_v righteousness_n what_o manner_n of_o person_n ought_v we_o then_o to_o be_v in_o holy_a conversation_n and_o godliness_n of_o life_n 11._o verse_n 11._o see_v that_o all_o these_o thing_n shall_v perish_v so_o that_o nothing_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o abide_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n presence_n but_o that_o which_o be_v reform_v and_o regenerate_v not_o the_o element_n nor_o earth_n no_o nor_o heaven_n itself_o but_o as_o all_o have_v endure_v for_o sin_n the_o bad_a alteration_n so_o must_v they_o endure_v by_o grace_n the_o good_a alteration_n all_o be_v transform_v by_o the_o sin_n of_o one_o man_n adam_n all_o must_v be_v reform_v again_o by_o grace_n in_o christ_n or_o else_o remain_v still_o in_o their_o deformity_n saint_n paul_n be_v peremptory_a in_o this_o opinion_n 6.15_o gal._n 6.15_o for_o he_o say_v in_o christ_n jesus_n neither_o circumcition_n avail_v any_o thing_n nor_o uncircumcision_n but_o a_o new_a creature_n that_o be_v a_o regeneration_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n in_o christ_n be_v only_o necessary_a at_o many_o ●n_v walk_v according_a to_o this_o rule_n peace_n be_v upon_o they_o and_o me●●y_n upon_o they_o that_o be_v of_o god_n 16._o verse_n 16._o all_o ceremony_n be_v insufficient_a and_o not_o effectual_a and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n preach_v to_o nichodemus_n the_o necessity_n of_o regeneration_n and_o affirm_v his_o doctrine_n with_o a_o double_a asseveration_n say_v very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o thou_o 3.3_o john_n 3.3_o except_o a_o man_n be_v bear_v again_o he_o can_v see_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n if_o not_o to_o see_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n we_o can_v inherit_v it_o this_o may_v suffice_v to_o persuade_v the_o necessary_a knowledge_n and_o the_o necessary_a care_n of_o regeneration_n be_v that_o without_o which_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o be_v save_v now_o to_o know_v what_o regeneration_n be_v it_o be_v a_o act_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o god_n elect_v whereby_o they_o be_v admit_v and_o enter_v into_o a_o constant_a and_o faithful_a exercise_n of_o godly_a life_n for_o as_o it_o be_v say_v before_o all_o grace_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n 18._o jam._n 1.17_o 18._o and_o every_o motion_n to_o good_a be_v cause_v only_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n of_o his_o own_o good_a will_v he_o beget_v we_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n ourselves_o be_v mere_o passive_a in_o the_o first_o action_n of_o grace_n god_n himself_o be_v the_o actor_n and_o principal_a mover_n thereof_o for_o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o who_o direction_n we_o learn_v the_o use_n of_o all_o spiritual_a exercise_n do_v move_v both_o our_o capacity_n and_o power_n to_o understand_v the_o knowledge_n and_o use_n of_o necessary_a and_o christian_a performance_n 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this_o communion_n and_o the_o institution_n of_o the_o same_o and_o also_o the_o signification_n of_o the_o outward_a sign_n which_o be_v bread_n and_o wine_n and_o the_o thing_n signify_v the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n shed_v for_o all_o true_a believer_n 11.25_o 1_o cor._n 11.25_o the_o end_n the_o receive_n thereof_o be_v to_o retain_v the_o remembrance_n of_o the_o death_n and_o passion_n of_o christ_n which_o he_o suffer_v for_o our_o sin_n by_o the_o true_a receive_n of_o this_o sacrament_n we_o be_v unite_v unto_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o and_o by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v make_v heir_n by_o adoption_n of_o eternal_a salvation_n in_o note_n note_n by_z and_o with_o christ_n the_o true_a receive_n of_o this_o bless_a sacrament_n must_v be_v in_o sincerity_n with_o a_o penitent_a heart_n and_o faith_n unfeigned_a but_o sinner_n who_o come_v thereunto_o unworthy_o eat_v and_o drink_v their_o own_o damnation_n therefore_o we_o must_v before_o we_o 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glory_n there_o be_v thou_o crucify_v between_o thief_n here_o thou_o do_v rejoice_v among_o the_o company_n of_o angel_n and_o saint_n there_o thou_o be_v nail_v to_o the_o cross_n as_o a_o condemn_a man_n here_o thou_o be_v at_o liberty_n and_o do_v deliver_v those_o that_o be_v condemn_v 30_o eph._n 5.23_o &_o 30_o there_o suffer_v and_o die_v here_o rejoice_v and_o triumph_v christ_n be_v our_o head_n and_o the_o saviour_n of_o the_o body_n we_o be_v his_o member_n rejoice_v therefore_o and_o be_v glad_a thou_o faithful_a soul_n for_o though_o our_o sin_n do_v hinder_v we_o yet_o the_o communion_n of_o nature_n do_v not_o repel_v we_o where_o the_o head_n be_v there_o shall_v the_o member_n be_v also_o our_o head_n be_v in_o heaven_n therefore_o the_o member_n have_v just_a and_o great_a cause_n to_o hope_v for_o entrance_n there_o not_o only_o so_o but_o they_o be_v assure_v already_o that_o they_o have_v possession_n there_o christ_n descend_v from_o heaven_n to_o redeem_v we_o 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7.59_o and_o saint_n stephen_n also_o when_o he_o be_v stone_n this_o be_v the_o last_o work_n of_o faith_n towards_o god_n for_o after_o the_o yield_v up_o of_o the_o spirit_n once_o there_o be_v no_o long_a place_n nor_o use_v of_o faith_n these_o be_v therefore_o the_o work_n of_o faith_n towards_o god_n first_o the_o love_n of_o god_n a_o good_a conscience_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n hope_v of_o thing_n to_o come_v a_o boldness_n to_o repair_v by_o prayer_n to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n invocation_n adoration_n and_o worship_n confession_n of_o the_o truth_n obedience_n perseverance_n and_o the_o yield_a up_o of_o the_o spirit_n to_o go_v immediate_o unto_o god_n the_o faithful_a be_v comfort_v in_o the_o lord_n by_o the_o benefit_n of_o faith_n whereupon_o christ_n also_o when_o he_o admonish_v his_o disciple_n from_o whence_o they_o shall_v seek_v their_o comfort_n in_o adversity_n he_o say_v etc._n john_n 14.1_o etc._n etc._n let_v not_o your_o heart_n be_v trouble_v 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be_v able_a to_o bear_v the_o condition_n contradiction_n and_o cumber_n of_o the_o other_o and_o so_o the_o unity_n and_o concord_n betwixt_o they_o may_v soon_o be_v break_v but_o impatient_a heart_a man_n they_o do_v stir_v great_a variance_n strife_n and_o contention_n and_o do_v break_v the_o tranquillity_n of_o quiet_a and_o peace_n spirit_n patience_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o this_o respect_n we_o may_v well_o call_v patience_n the_o preserver_n yea_o the_o repairer_n of_o peace_n it_o can_v worthy_o enough_o be_v express_v how_o large_a how_o notable_a and_o necessary_a the_o use_n of_o true_a patience_n be_v all_o which_o do_v stand_v upon_o the_o strength_n of_o man_n desire_n for_o without_o patience_n all_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o virtue_n will_v be_v altogether_o blemish_v therefore_o in_o any_o wise_a let_v we_o not_o stay_v until_o we_o have_v attain_v true_a patience_n the_o mistress_n and_o governess_n of_o all_o our_o affection_n which_o 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shall_v we_o give_v praise_n to_o god_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o our_o misery_n and_o commit_v ourselves_o to_o his_o providence_n and_o care_n in_o all_o our_o trouble_n and_o adversity_n neither_o can_v poverty_n keep_v we_o back_o or_o hinder_v we_o from_o commend_v high_o the_o great_a bounty_n and_o goodness_n of_o almighty_a god_n who_o be_v able_a to_o restore_v and_o bring_v we_o out_o of_o all_o our_o affliction_n the_o mother_n of_o this_o precious_a and_o admirable_a jewel_n 5._o rom._n 5.4_o 5._o be_v tribulation_n affliction_n persecution_n poverty_n and_o cross_n patience_n beget_v experience_n and_o experience_n hope_v and_o hope_n make_v not_o ashamed_a it_o be_v conclude_v then_o by_o the_o holy_a apostle_n that_o tribulation_n make_v not_o ashamed_a faith_n whereof_o we_o have_v speak_v before_o be_v the_o evidence_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v which_o so_o work_v in_o time_n of_o tribulation_n and_o affliction_n 5._o psal_n 22.4_o 5._o that_o it_o assure_v the_o afflict_a that_o his_o delivery_n be_v easy_a and_o at_o hand_n his_o comfort_n and_o relief_n be_v come_v so_o that_o tribulation_n and_o affliction_n season_v with_o faith_n work_v patience_n and_o a_o content_a toleration_n and_o sufferance_n of_o the_o misery_n present_a which_o patience_n bring_v forth_o experience_n namely_o it_o have_v proof_n of_o god_n continual_a providence_n wherein_o he_o work_v mighty_o beyond_o all_o humane_a expectation_n and_o mortal_a reason_n of_o man_n capacity_n the_o great_a joy_n ease_n comfort_n relief_n and_o release_v of_o all_o the_o faithful_a afflict_a member_n of_o christ_n and_o that_o by_o so_o many_o and_o admirable_a mean_n that_o of_o this_o experience_n spring_v hope_n which_o work_v through_o the_o same_o experience_n by_o a_o undoubted_a assurance_n that_o such_o success_n will_v follow_v patient_a expectation_n so_o that_o faith_n hope_n and_o patience_n appear_v to_o be_v the_o whole_a furniture_n of_o a_o true_a christian_a which_o be_v join_v together_o in_o man_n he_o shall_v find_v that_o as_o faith_n be_v the_o ground_n of_o thing_n hope_v for_o and_o make_v they_o as_o it_o be_v present_v before_o our_o sense_n and_o ourselves_o as_o certain_a of_o they_o as_o if_o we_o be_v already_o possess_v of_o they_o so_o hope_n make_v we_o attend_v the_o time_n of_o delivery_n restrain_v our_o corrupt_a nature_n from_o practise_v any_o unlawful_a and_o forbid_a mean_n for_o the_o supply_n of_o that_o we_o look_v for_o and_o have_v the_o work_n of_o faith_n and_o hope_n those_o two_o singular_a virtue_n in_o we_o there_o be_v no_o place_n of_o impatience_n of_o grudge_v of_o grief_n nor_o of_o desire_n to_o seek_v sinister_a device_n for_o ease_n or_o relief_n but_o set_v down_o his_o rest_n and_o resolution_n to_o be_v as_o cheerful_a and_o full_a of_o joy_n in_o distress_n 3.17.18_o dan._n 3.17.18_o as_o in_o any_o prosperous_a event_n whatsoever_o so_o say_v the_o three_o child_n when_o they_o go_v to_o the_o fire_n though_o god_n will_v not_o deliver_v they_o yet_o will_v they_o not_o dishonour_v he_o so_o resolute_a and_o patient_a be_v job_n who_o say_v though_o he_o kill_v i_o yet_o will_v i_o trust_v in_o he_o such_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o true_a patience_n it_o be_v necessary_a that_o we_o be_v try_v with_o affliction_n and_o delay_n of_o comfort_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v well_o arm_v with_o these_o virtue_n and_o have_v experience_n how_o god_n in_o his_o providence_n work_v for_o we_o yea_o we_o shall_v find_v that_o as_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n be_v irrevocable_a firm_a and_o sure_a so_o be_v our_o faith_n and_o hope_v ground_v upon_o god_n and_o his_o promise_n also_o stable_a and_o sure_a and_o shall_v have_v the_o reward_n which_o be_v eternal_a and_o everlasting_a life_n to_o conclude_v patience_n be_v the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o christ_n the_o true_a virtue_n of_o christianity_n it_o be_v the_o praise_n of_o goodness_n and_o the_o preserver_n of_o the_o world_n and_o rest_v upon_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n to_o the_o exceed_a comfort_n of_o the_o afflict_a of_o prayer_n we_o be_v charge_v by_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n to_o offer_v unto_o our_o lord_n god_n thanksgiving_n and_o praise_n who_o say_v call_v upon_o i_o in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n 50.14_o psal_n 50.14_o and_o i_o will_v deliver_v thou_o this_o call_n upon_o he_o be_v a_o point_n of_o service_n require_v of_o we_o and_o do_v serve_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o name_n for_o he_o say_v thou_o shall_v glorify_v i_o 15._o verse_n 15._o we_o be_v therefore_o as_o necessary_o bind_v to_o pray_v and_o call_v upon_o the_o name_n of_o god_n as_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o the_o study_n of_o his_o obedience_n and_o service_n this_o prayer_n and_o call_n upon_o the_o name_n of_o god_n be_v not_o only_o profitable_a unto_o we_o but_o also_o necessary_a unto_o godliness_n and_o exercise_v of_o our_o faith_n for_o without_o faith_n we_o can_v true_o call_v upon_o the_o name_n of_o god_n 14_o rom._n 10.13_o 14_o whosoever_o shall_v call_v upon_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v be_v save_v but_o how_o shall_v they_o call_v upon_o he_o on_o who_o they_o have_v not_o believe_v whereby_o it_o manifest_o appear_v that_o study_n and_o use_v of_o prayer_n be_v a_o exercise_n of_o our_o faith_n in_o this_o respect_n we_o be_v special_o by_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n require_v to_o ask_v such_o thing_n of_o he_o as_o our_o necessity_n do_v require_v he_o can_v liberal_o bestow_v on_o we_o all_o thing_n unasked_a for_o god_n before_o thou_o pray_v prepare_v thy_o soul_n and_o be_v not_o as_o one_o that_o tempt_v god_n as_o he_o do_v to_o the_o reprobate_n and_o other_o live_a beast_n but_o his_o will_n be_v to_o be_v call_v upon_o of_o his_o child_n to_o the_o intent_n that_o they_o shall_v practice_v the_o assure_a trust_n of_o their_o heart_n towards_o he_o and_o be_v the_o more_o out_o of_o doubt_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o promise_n when_o they_o do_v obtain_v that_o which_o in_o faith_n they_o do_v desire_n at_o his_o merciful_a hand_n he_o which_o do_v true_o pray_v unto_o god_n do_v accuse_v and_o esteem_v himself_o unworthy_a and_o therefore_o do_v submit_v himself_o only_o and_o whole_o to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n 34.16_o psal_n 34.16_o the_o holy_a man_n of_o god_n when_o they_o pray_v do_v power_n out_o the_o ferventnesse_n of_o their_o heart_n before_o the_o lord_n with_o most_o earnest_a meditation_n and_o wail_v accuse_v and_o judge_v themselves_o they_o do_v beseech_v the_o mercy_n of_o god_n they_o do_v express_v the_o sorrow_n of_o their_o heart_n with_o cry_v and_o lamentation_n and_o also_o in_o word_n do_v set_v forth_o petition_n and_o prayer_n but_o general_o prayer_n be_v the_o lift_v up_o of_o the_o mind_n and_o heart_n unto_o god_n for_o prayer_n be_v the_o
devotion_n of_o the_o heart_n in_o the_o turn_n unto_o god_n by_o godly_a and_o humble_a affection_n and_o bewail_v of_o a_o afflict_a heart_n whereby_o the_o aid_n of_o god_n be_v most_o humble_o beseech_v season_n when_o prayer_n be_v in_o season_n whether_o we_o do_v the_o same_o by_o word_n or_o by_o wail_v or_o sigh_n we_o be_v to_o pray_v in_o due_a season_n with_o regard_n of_o mind_n upon_o reasonable_a cause_n correspondent_a and_o proportionable_a to_o the_o present_a necessity_n and_o case_n 1.5_o james_n 1.5_o and_o therefore_o saint_n james_n say_v 5.13_o james_n 5.13_o if_o any_o man_n want_v wisdom_n let_v he_o ask_v it_o of_o god_n again_o if_o there_o be_v any_o among_o you_o afflict_a let_v he_o pray_v be_v any_o merry_a let_v he_o sing_v psalm_n if_o we_o consider_v the_o part_n of_o prayer_n which_o be_v to_o ask_v to_o request_v and_o to_o beseech_v to_o lament_v and_o to_o make_v more_o to_o cra●e_v aid_n to_o make_v intercession_n for_o other_o or_o ourselves_o 2.1_o 1_o tim._n 2.1_o to_o praise_v and_o give_v thanks_n we_o shall_v easy_o understand_v when_o the_o time_n serve_v to_o pray_v our_o want_n shall_v declare_v unto_o we_o what_o be_v to_o be_v desire_v and_o demand_v at_o god_n hand_n the_o conscience_n for_o our_o sin_n do_v enforce_v we_o unto_o prayer_n to_o obtain_v forgiveness_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o turn_v away_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n from_o we_o the_o slander_n and_o rebuke_n offer_v of_o the_o reprobate_n and_o ungodly_a do_v make_v the_o afflict_a and_o miserable_a to_o burst_v out_o into_o wail_v and_o lament_v trouble_n and_o affliction_n do_v instruct_v we_o when_o we_o ought_v to_o crave_v and_o desire_v aid_n and_o help_v from_o god_n 2._o psal_n 34.14_o 1_o tim._n 2._o charity_n and_o pity_n do_v move_v we_o to_o make_v intercession_n for_o our_o neighbour_n and_o brethren_n that_o be_v fall_v into_o adversity_n or_o otherwise_o subject_a unto_o temptation_n and_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n the_o 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cease_v not_o to_o pray_v in_o his_o heart_n which_o cease_v not_o to_o do_v good_a the_o necessity_n of_o prayer_n be_v either_o spiritual_a or_o temporal_a the_o spiritual_a necessity_n note_n two_o kind_n of_o necessity_n in_o pray_v note_n be_v of_o thing_n which_o do_v concern_v a_o godly_a mind_n soundness_n of_o religion_n and_o desire_v of_o salvation_n by_o this_o we_o be_v compel_v to_o ask_v of_o god_n a_o good_a and_o right_a spirit_n the_o gift_n of_o faith_n trust_v in_o hope_n forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n patience_n in_o adversity_n continuance_n of_o true_a godliness_n and_o the_o like_a without_o which_o we_o can_v be_v save_v our_o corporal_a necessity_n be_v the_o same_o which_o concern_v the_o sustentation_n of_o our_o life_n as_o the_o nourishment_n of_o our_o body_n aid_n succour_n and_o relief_n in_o all_o our_o want_n and_o necessity_n therefore_o we_o do_v say_v in_o the_o lord_n prayer_n give_v we_o this_o day_n our_o daily_a bread_n and_o when_o we_o do_v desire_v the_o health_n of_o the_o sick_a and_o disease_a and_o the_o ease_n and_o delivery_n of_o the_o afflict_a and_o persecute_v and_o the_o preservation_n of_o they_o which_o be_v in_o peril_n and_o danger_n in_o prayer_n there_o be_v requisite_a certain_a outward_a behaviour_n and_o gesture_n which_o do_v declare_v a_o lowliness_n and_o a_o humble_a submission_n unto_o god_n as_o that_o of_o daniel_n who_o fall_v upon_o his_o knee_n three_o time_n a_o day_n and_o make_v his_o petition_n 22.41_o dan._n 6.10_o luke_n 22.41_o and_o praise_v his_o god_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n pray_v upon_o his_o knee_n in_o the_o garden_n 3.14_o ephes_n 3.14_o and_o saint_n paul_n fall_v upon_o his_o knee_n when_o he_o pray_v for_o the_o church_n of_o the_o gentile_n other_o do_v lift_v up_o their_o hand_n towards_o heaven_n 8.22_o 1_o king_n 8.22_o as_o we_o read_v of_o solomon_n that_o pray_v unto_o god_n before_o the_o ark_n other_o do_v cast_v up_o their_o face_n unto_o heaven_n 26.27.39_o mat._n 26.27.39_o and_o other_o do_v lie_v grovel_v upon_o their_o face_n as_o christ_n also_o do_v other_o do_v pray_v and_o humble_v themselves_o in_o hair_n and_o sackcloth_n as_o david_n do_v 3.6_o psalm_n 35.13_o jonas_n 3.6_o and_o as_o the_o king_n of_o the_o ninevite_n and_o some_o pray_v ●nto_o god_n sit_v as_o elias_n do_v sit_v under_o the_o juniper_n tree_n 19.4_o 1_o king_n 19.4_o and_o david_n pray_v also_o sit_v before_o the_o lord_n the_o publican_n who_o prayer_n god_n hear_v 2.3_o 1_o sam._n 17._o luke_n 18.13_o 2_o king_n 20_o 2.3_o he_o pray_v stand_v and_o smite_v his_o hand_n upon_o his_o breast_n and_o say_v god_n be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o a_o sinner_n and_o ezechias_n pray_v lie_v in_o his_o bed_n therefore_o whether_o we_o do_v fall_v upon_o our_o knee_n or_o lie_v grovel_v upon_o our_o face_n or_o in_o ash_n hair_n or_o sackcloth_n either_o sit_v standing_z or_o lie_v or_o walk_v so_o that_o we_o do_v pray_v earnest_o 17._o jam._n 5.15_o 16_o 17._o faithful_o and_o substantial_o with_o humble_a and_o contrite_a heart_n and_o mind_n no_o question_n it_o will_v be_v acceptable_a and_o well_o please_v unto_o god_n 10.31_o act_n 10.31_o almsdeed_n no_o doubt_n do_v commend_v and_o set_v forth_o our_o prayer_n well_o unto_o god_n as_o we_o may_v perceive_v by_o cornelius_n unto_o who_o the_o angel_n say_v thy_o prayer_n be_v hear_v and_o thy_o almsdeed_n be_v have_v in_o remembrance_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n pray_v note_n the_o manner_n of_o pray_v for_o that_o godly_a disposition_n be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n which_o have_v both_o mercy_n and_o well-doing_n join_v withal_o the_o manner_n of_o pray_v peculiar_a to_o christian_n be_v when_o we_o do_v offer_v our_o prayer_n unto_o god_n the_o father_n by_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n our_o only_a saviour_n and_o mediator_n and_o faithful_o deo_fw-la desire_n to_o be_v hear_v for_o his_o sake_n thereunto_o serve_v the_o promise_n of_o christ_n in_o john_n say_v very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o 24._o john_n 16.23_o 24._o whatsoever_o you_o ask_v the_o father_n in_o my_o name_n he_o shall_v give_v it_o you_o hitherto_o you_o have_v ask_v nothing_o in_o my_o name_n ask_v and_o you_o shall_v have_v it_o that_o your_o joy_n may_v be_v full_a 14.13.14_o john_n 14.13.14_o and_o whatsoever_o you_o shall_v ask_v in_o my_o name_n that_o will_v i_o accomplish_v that_o the_o father_n may_v be_v glorify_v in_o his_o son_n then_o if_o thou_o call_v 58.9_o esay_n 58.9_o the_o lord_n shall_v answer_v thou_o if_o thou_o cry_v he_o shall_v say_v here_o i_o be_o it_o be_v a_o exceed_a great_a benefit_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o in_o that_o he_o require_v we_o to_o confer_v with_o he_o familiar_o by_o pious_a prayer_n he_o bestow_v upon_o we_o the_o gift_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o prayer_n great_a be_v the_o force_n of_o prayer_n which_o be_v pour_v forth_o on_o earth_n but_o have_v its_o work_n in_o heaven_n the_o prayer_n of_o the_o just_a be_v the_o key_n of_o heaven_n prayer_n ascend_v up_o from_o we_o to_o heaven_n and_o deliverance_n descend_v from_o god_n to_o we_o prayer_n be_v the_o shield_n and_o buckler_n of_o the_o faithful_a by_o which_o they_o repel_v all_o the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o their_o adversary_n the_o anger_n of_o god_n be_v also_o repel_v by_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o faithful_a our_o saviour_n himself_o pray_v not_o that_o he_o have_v need_v to_o pray_v 17._o eph._n 6.16_o 17._o but_o to_o commend_v unto_o we_o the_o dignity_n thereof_o prayer_n be_v the_o tribute_n of_o our_o subjection_n because_o god_n have_v command_v that_o we_o shall_v every_o day_n offer_v unto_o he_o our_o prayer_n as_o a_o spiritual_a tribute_n prayer_n be_v the_o ladder_n of_o our_o ascension_n unto_o heaven_n for_o it_o be_v
nothing_o else_o but_o the_o soul_n travel_v unto_o god_n it_o be_v the_o sword_n of_o our_o defence_n 18._o eccles_n 35.17_o 18._o for_o the_o soul_n of_o he_o that_o continue_v in_o prayer_n be_v secure_a and_o safe_a from_o all_o the_o assault_n of_o the_o devil_n for_o god_n do_v always_o hear_v the_o prayer_n of_o the_o faithful_a if_o not_o according_a to_o their_o desire_n yet_o to_o their_o salvation_n and_o profit_n and_o we_o may_v assure_o hope_v that_o either_o he_o will_v give_v we_o that_o which_o we_o ask_v or_o else_o that_o which_o he_o in_o his_o wisdom_n know_v to_o be_v more_o profitable_a for_o we_o for_o god_n give_v we_o his_o only_o beget_v son_n that_o infinite_a and_o most_o excellent_a gift_n we_o be_v not_o worthy_a of_o it_o nor_o he_o be_v not_o entreat_v thereunto_o what_o will_v he_o then_o deny_v we_o if_o he_o be_v entreat_v by_o earnest_n and_o faithful_a prayer_n we_o can_v doubt_v of_o the_o father_n hear_v or_o the_o son_n intercede_v upon_o all_o occasion_n we_o may_v with_o moses_n by_o prayer_n enter_v into_o the_o tabernacle_n 7.89_o numb_a 7.89_o and_o consult_v with_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n and_o we_o shall_v speedy_o hear_v his_o divine_a answer_n 9.29_o luke_n 9.29_o our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v transfigure_v when_o he_o pray_v so_o be_v there_o many_o change_v wrought_v in_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o faithful_a in_o the_o time_n of_o prayer_n for_o prayer_n be_v the_o light_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o oftentimes_o leave_v he_o in_o joy_n who_o she_o find_v in_o despair_n with_o what_o face_n can_v thou_o behold_v his_o majesty_n unless_o thou_o do_v first_o worship_v he_o 2._o eccle._n 53.1_o 2._o who_o send_v that_o glorious_a light_n for_o thou_o to_o look_v upon_o how_o can_v thou_o at_o thy_o table_n fall_v to_o thy_o meat_n unless_o thou_o do_v first_o worship_n and_o give_v praise_n unto_o he_o who_o in_o his_o bounty_n bestow_v those_o good_a creature_n upon_o thou_o with_o what_o hope_n dare_v thou_o commit_v thyself_o to_o the_o darkness_n of_o the_o night_n and_o be_v safe_a from_o the_o danger_n of_o the_o day_n unless_o thou_o do_v first_o forearm_v thyself_o by_o faithful_a prayer_n what_o fruit_n can_v thou_o expect_v of_o thy_o labour_n and_o success_n in_o thy_o travel_n unless_o thou_o do_v first_o worship_v he_o and_o commit_v thyself_o to_o his_o gracious_a care_n and_o providence_n by_o prayer_n 7.7_o math._n 7.7_o without_o who_o blessing_n all_o labour_n be_v unprofitable_a and_o vain_a if_o therefore_o thou_o want_v temporal_a blessing_n ask_v in_o faith_n and_o it_o shall_v be_v give_v you_o if_o thou_o desire_v christ_n seek_v he_o by_o prayer_n and_o thou_o shall_v find_v he_o if_o thou_o desire_v that_o the_o gate_n of_o divine_a grace_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n shall_v be_v open_v unto_o thou_o knock_v and_o it_o shall_v be_v open_v and_o if_o in_o the_o desert_n of_o this_o world_n the_o thirst_n of_o tentation_n &_o the_o penury_n and_o want_n of_o temporal_a thing_n afflict_v thou_o come_v with_o devotion_n unto_o the_o spiritual_a rock_n 10.4_o 1_o cor._n 10.4_o which_o be_v christ_n and_o strike_v it_o with_o the_o rod_n of_o prayer_n and_o thou_o shall_v feel_v the_o stream_n of_o divine_a grace_n to_o cool_v the_o thirst_n of_o thy_o penury_n 8.21_o gen._n 8.21_o offer_v the_o sweet_a smell_a and_o acceptable_a sacrifice_n of_o prayer_n unto_o god_n and_o his_o wrath_n shall_v cease_v from_o thou_o converse_v with_o he_o every_o day_n by_o faithful_a prayer_n which_o be_v the_o spiritual_a conference_n between_o god_n and_o the_o devout_a soul_n prayer_n please_v god_n therefore_o invite_v the_o lord_n to_o the_o house_n of_o thy_o heart_n by_o earnest_a prayer_n and_o he_o will_v be_v thy_o guest_n and_o not_o forsake_v thou_o 29.2_o psal_n 29.2_o whosoever_o desire_v to_o be_v hear_v let_v he_o pray_v with_o wisdom_n with_o fervency_n with_o humility_n with_o faith_n with_o perseverance_n and_o with_o confidence_n let_v he_o pray_v with_o wisdom_n for_o such_o thing_n as_o tend_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o good_a of_o his_o neighbour_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o himself_o god_n be_v omnipotent_a therefore_o do_v not_o thou_o in_o thy_o prayer_n tie_v he_o to_o mean_n god_n be_v most_o wise_a do_v not_o thou_o in_o thy_o prayer_n ascribe_v he_o a_o order_n let_v not_o thy_o prayer_n break_v forth_o rash_o but_o let_v the_o conduct_n of_o faith_n guide_v thou_o which_o have_v respect_n unto_o the_o word_n therefore_o such_o thing_n as_o god_n have_v absolute_o promise_v in_o his_o word_n pray_v for_o absolute_o and_o such_o thing_n as_o he_o have_v promise_v with_o condition_n as_o temporal_a thing_n person_n to_o the_o reprobate_n and_o ungodly_a person_n pray_v for_o with_o condition_n and_o such_o thing_n as_o he_o have_v not_o promise_v in_o his_o word_n in_o no_o wise_a pray_v for_o god_n do_v often_o give_v in_o his_o wrath_n that_o which_o in_o his_o mercy_n he_o do_v deny_v therefore_o follow_v the_o example_n of_o christ_n who_o resign_v his_o will_n whole_o unto_o god_n pray_v with_o fervency_n for_o how_o can_v thou_o desire_v that_o god_n shall_v hear_v thou_o when_o thou_o hear_v not_o thyself_o but_o the_o tongue_n outrunneth_a the_o mind_n will_v thou_o have_v god_n mindful_a of_o thou_o when_o thou_o be_v not_o mindful_a of_o thyself_o god_n will_v not_o hear_v thy_o prayer_n without_o the_o affection_n of_o the_o heart_n 17.1_o john_n 4.23_o luke_n 6.12_o john_n 17.1_o the_o mind_n must_v be_v so_o inflame_v with_o the_o heat_n of_o cogitation_n that_o it_o may_v far_o surpass_v what_o the_o tongue_n express_v and_o this_o be_v to_o worship_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n for_o such_o worship_n the_o lord_n require_v christ_n pray_v in_o the_o mount_n and_o lift_v up_o his_o eye_n towards_o heaven_n so_o must_v we_o turn_v away_o our_o mind_n from_o the_o creature_n and_o turn_v they_o unto_o god_n for_o otherwise_o thou_o do_v injury_n unto_o god_n to_o pray_v unto_o he_o to_o attend_v unto_o thou_o when_o thou_o be_v not_o attentive_a unto_o thyself_o and_o see_v god_n dwell_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a and_o godly_a there_o need_v not_o always_o word_n because_o he_o be_v present_a even_o with_o the_o thought_n luther_n luther_n oftentimes_o one_o sigh_n move_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o offer_v in_o the_o spirit_n be_v more_o acceptable_a to_o god_n then_o long_a repetition_n of_o prayer_n where_o the_o tongue_n pray_v and_o the_o heart_n be_v plain_o dumb_a let_v he_o pray_v with_o humility_n and_o place_n no_o confidence_n in_o his_o own_o merit_n but_o only_o in_o the_o grace_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n christ_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o divinity_n at_o his_o passion_n he_o cast_v himself_o to_o the_o ground_n 35._o mark_v 14_o 35._o and_o pray_v behold_v how_o that_o most_o holy_a soul_n humble_v itself_o before_o the_o divine_a majesty_n let_v we_o pray_v with_o faith_n the_o soon_o one_o pray_v the_o more_o profitable_a the_o often_o the_o better_a the_o more_o fervent_o 6._o 2_o cor._n 6._o the_o more_o acceptable_a with_o god_n let_v we_o pray_v with_o perseverance_n for_o if_o god_n delay_v his_o benefit_n and_o do_v not_o present_o give_v they_o he_o commend_v they_o unto_o we_o and_o do_v not_o deny_v they_o the_o long_a thing_n be_v desire_v prayer_n matth._n 21.22_o the_o efficacy_n of_o faithful_a prayer_n the_o sweet_a and_o the_o more_o acceptable_a they_o be_v be_v obtain_v let_v we_o pray_v with_o confidence_n of_o heart_n that_o be_v ask_v in_o faith_n without_o doubt_v and_o thou_o shall_v have_v what_o thou_o desire_v either_o ease_n relief_n redress_n or_o comfort_n the_o example_n be_v many_o they_o be_v infinite_a set_v forth_o in_o scripture_n of_o our_o godly_a father_n prophet_n and_o apostle_n among_o which_o be_v declare_v the_o wonderful_a effect_n of_o prayer_n 13._o josh_n 10.12_o 13._o that_o at_o the_o instant_a request_n of_o joshua_n make_v unto_o god_n the_o sun_n stand_v still_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o sky_n the_o space_n of_o one_o whole_a day_n until_o the_o people_n of_o god_n have_v revenge_v themselves_o upon_o their_o enemy_n and_o elias_n pray_v unto_o the_o lord_n that_o it_o may_v not_o rain_v upon_o the_o earth_n 17.22_o 1_o king_n 17_o 1._o &_o 18.1_o jam_fw-la 5.17_o 18._o 1_o king_n 17.22_o and_o it_o rain_v not_o for_o the_o space_n of_o three_o year_n and_o six_o month_n and_o again_o he_o pray_v and_o the_o sky_n give_v rain_v and_o the_o earth_n yield_v her_o fruit_n again_o elias_n by_o prayer_n unto_o god_n 38._o 1_o king_n 18.37_o 38._o raise_v up_o the_o dead_a child_n of_o the_o widow_n of_o sarepta_n and_o at_o his_o prayer_n fire_n fall_v from_o heaven_n and_o consume_v the_o burn_a offering_n the_o wood_n 20.17_o
be_v hear_v must_v pray_v hearty_o with_o all_o his_o heart_n with_o all_o his_o soul_n with_o all_o his_o strength_n 6.5_o deut._n 6.5_o thrice_o he_o require_v all_o lest_o we_o shall_v keep_v a_o thought_n behind_o and_o god_n say_v my_o son_n give_v i_o thy_o heart_n 23.26_o pro._n 23.26_o that_o be_v which_o christ_n call_v spirit_n and_o truth_n without_o hypocrisy_n for_o until_o we_o do_v give_v our_o heart_n unto_o god_n our_o heart_n be_v vain_a barren_a and_o sinful_a and_o than_o it_o be_v the_o spouse_n of_o christ_n the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o the_o image_n of_o god_n so_o change_v reform_a and_o refine_a that_o god_n call_v it_o a_o new_a heart_n so_o that_o when_o the_o heart_n set_v forward_o to_o prayer_n and_o be_v willing_a to_o serve_v god_n than_o all_o the_o member_n will_v follow_v after_o and_o yield_v consent_n the_o tongue_n will_v praise_v he_o the_o foot_n will_v follow_v he_o the_o ear_n will_v attend_v he_o the_o eye_n will_v watch_v he_o and_o the_o hand_n will_v serve_v he_o nothing_o will_v stay_v behind_o if_o the_o heart_n prick_v they_o forward_o such_o motion_n have_v the_o heart_n that_o it_o make_v all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o sense_n pliant_a nimble_a and_o currant_n about_o it_o and_o yield_v consent_n unto_o the_o heart_n therefore_o it_o be_v almost_o as_o easy_a to_o speak_v well_o and_o do_v well_o as_o to_o think_v well_o for_o if_o the_o heart_n indite_v a_o good_a matter_n no_o marvel_n though_o the_o tongue_n be_v the_o pen_n of_o a_o ready_a writer_n 3.12_o psal_n 45.2_o heb._n 3.12_o but_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v dull_a all_o the_o sense_n be_v out_o of_o tune_n like_o a_o left_a hand_n they_o be_v unapt_a and_o untoward_a to_o any_o good_a the_o tongue_n will_v not_o praise_v because_o the_o heart_n do_v not_o love_n the_o ear_n will_v not_o hear_v because_o the_o heart_n do_v not_o mind_n the_o hand_n will_v not_o give_v because_o the_o heart_n do_v not_o pity_n the_o foot_n will_v not_o 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his_o name_n sake_n and_o not_o for_o our_o own_o respect_n and_o our_o own_o end_n for_o he_o which_o give_v his_o heart_n unto_o god_n do_v all_o thing_n for_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o to_o his_o glory_n as_o joseph_n charge_v his_o brethren_n etc._n gen._n 42.15_o etc._n etc._n that_o they_o shall_v not_o come_v to_o he_o for_o more_o corn_n unless_o they_o bring_v their_o brother_n benjamin_n unto_o he_o who_o they_o leave_v behind_o at_o home_n so_o god_n will_v not_o have_v we_o to_o pray_v and_o seek_v unto_o he_o for_o any_o thing_n 15.8_o math._n 15.8_o unless_o we_o bring_v our_o heart_n unto_o he_o which_o oftentimes_o we_o leave_v behind_o the_o tongue_n that_o pray_v without_o the_o heart_n be_v a_o flatter_a tongue_n the_o eye_n without_o the_o heart_n be_v godly_a be_v a_o wicked_a eye_n the_o ear_n without_o the_o heart_n be_v a_o vain_a ear_n the_o hand_n without_o the_o heart_n be_v right_o be_v a_o false_a hand_n do_v thou_o think_v that_o god_n will_v accept_v a_o flatter_a tongue_n a_o wicked_a eye_n a_o vain_a ear_n a_o false_a hand_n without_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o thy_o heart_n saint_n paul_n say_v if_o i_o give_v all_o that_o i_o have_v and_o speak_v with_o the_o tongue_n of_o man_n and_o of_o angel_n and_o have_v not_o love_n that_o be_v give_v not_o my_o heart_n etc._n 1_o cor._n 13.1_o etc._n etc._n it_o avail_v nothing_o therefore_o who_o so_o fear_v the_o lord_n it_o shall_v go_v well_o with_o he_o at_o the_o last_o and_o in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o death_n he_o shall_v be_v bless_v the_o heart_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n and_o he_o that_o give_v it_o to_o any_o thing_n but_o to_o god_n commit_v sacrilege_n and_o break_v that_o commandment_n give_v unto_o god_n those_o thing_n which_o be_v god_n that_o be_v 22.21_o math._n 22.21_o a_o upright_a heart_n with_o due_a honour_n and_o worship_n wherefore_o when_o you_o pray_v let_v your_o heart_n pray_v when_o you_o hear_v let_v your_o heart_n hear_v when_o you_o give_v let_v your_o heart_n give_v whatsoever_o you_o do_v set_v the_o heart_n to_o do_v it_o and_o let_v your_o godly_a heart_n guide_v you_o in_o all_o your_o action_n if_o it_o be_v not_o so_o perfect_a as_o it_o shall_v be_v yet_o god_n will_v accept_v it_o for_o his_o sake_n that_o give_v it_o &_o redeem_v it_o to_o who_o let_v we_o by_o faithful_a and_o earnest_a prayer_n commit_v our_o heart_n our_o soul_n our_o body_n and_o all_o that_o ever_o we_o have_v unto_o his_o most_o gracious_a and_o merciful_a protection_n and_o tuition_n of_o affliction_n 7._o 2_o cor._n 1.5_o 6_o 7._o for_o as_o much_o as_o it_o be_v almost_o unpossible_a for_o the_o innocent_a and_o faithful_a soul_n to_o attain_v to_o the_o end_n of_o her_o progress_n 14.22_o act_n 14.22_o the_o heavenly_a canaan_n but_o that_o she_o must_v pass_v through_o the_o trouble_n cross_n and_o misery_n of_o this_o wicked_a and_o wretched_a world_n and_o while_o we_o do_v live_v in_o the_o flesh_n we_o be_v subject_a to_o all_o kind_n of_o affliction_n by_o the_o special_a providence_n and_o purpose_n of_o god_n both_o through_o the_o weakness_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o also_o through_o the_o malice_n of_o this_o present_a world_n especial_o the_o poor_a the_o needy_a distress_a and_o godly_a dispose_v person_n therefore_o it_o behove_v all_o man_n how_o to_o understand_v and_o undertake_v to_o bear_v and_o overcome_v the_o adversity_n which_o through_o the_o malice_n of_o the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o infirmity_n can_v be_v avoid_v yet_o there_o be_v nothing_o so_o troublesome_a and_o sorrowful_a which_o the_o patient_a man_n and_o well_o dispose_v christian_n be_v not_o able_a to_o overcome_v by_o the_o grace_n of_o his_o saviour_n that_o strengthen_v he_o 10.13_o 1_o cor._n 10.13_o for_o the_o apostle_n say_v there_o have_v no_o temptation_n take_v you_o but_o such_o as_o follow_v the_o nature_n of_o man_n but_o god_n be_v faithful_a which_o shall_v not_o suffer_v you_o to_o be_v tempt_v above_o that_o which_o you_o be_v able_a to_o bear_v but_o shall_v with_o the_o temptation_n make_v a_o way_n to_o escape_v indeed_o our_o whole_a nature_n be_v general_o corrupt_a weak_a and_o feeble_a affliction_n there_o be_v a_o pass_a number_n of_o the_o sort_n of_o affliction_n and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o do_v customeable_o breed_v certain_a peculiar_a grief_n to_o every_o age_n who_o can_v account_v the_o grief_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o cold_a heat_n and_o hunger_n thirst_n disease_n and_o several_a danger_n do_v enforce_v upon_o every_o age_n and_o condition_n but_o most_o general_o affliction_n do_v chance_n unto_o man_n as_o base_a in_o condition_n and_o low_a in_o degree_n as_o contempt_n oppression_n pillage_n and_o poverty_n with_o all_o manner_n of_o wrong_n and_o injury_n whereby_o the_o mean_a sort_n be_v without_o respect_n tread_v down_o by_o the_o great_a and_o strong_a and_o be_v devour_v in_o this_o world_n even_o as_o the_o small_a fish_n be_v in_o the_o sea_n by_o the_o great_a and_o the_o mighty_a whereof_o habakkuk_n do_v complain_v say_v o_o lord_n how_o long_o shall_v i_o cry_v and_o thou_o will_v not_o hear_v i_o i_o call_v unto_o thou_o while_o i_o suffer_v and_o thou_o will_v not_o save_v i_o 1._o habak_v 1._o why_o do_v thou_o show_v i_o wickedness_n and_o trouble_n to_o see_v spoil_v and_o violence_n before_o my_o face_n and_o they_o do_v raise_v up_o strife_n and_o contention_n the_o law_n be_v dissolve_v and_o judgement_n have_v no_o execution_n 4._o psal_n 82.2_o 3_o 4._o for_o the_o wicked_a do_v compass_n about_o the_o righteous_a and_o wrong_a judgement_n proceed_v this_o manner_n of_o affliction_n wherewith_o the_o poor_a and_o the_o widow_n the_o fatherless_a desolate_a
stranger_n 30.25_o job_n 30.25_o and_o the_o innocent_n be_v oppress_v in_o this_o world_n without_o care_n and_o conscience_n 8.11_o eccles_n 8.11_o and_o do_v reign_n without_o regard_n or_o look_v to_o the_o poor_a lie_v oppress_v in_o every_o corner_n without_o relief_n or_o redress_n of_o their_o want_n or_o wrong_n 22_o psal_n 69_o 21_o 22_o the_o apostle_n make_v mention_n of_o many_o other_o affliction_n as_o tribulation_n anguish_n peril_n persecution_n hunger_n 8.35_o rom._n 8.35_o nakedness_n 4.17_o verse_n 18._o 2_o cor._n 4.17_o all_o which_o shall_v not_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n for_o say_v he_o i_o be_o certain_o persuade_v that_o the_o affliction_n of_o this_o world_n be_v not_o worthy_a of_o the_o glory_n which_o shall_v be_v show_v upon_o we_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v the_o occasion_n of_o these_o evil_n wherewith_o we_o be_v afflict_v do_v proceed_v of_o ourselves_o 89._o by_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n psal_n 89._o because_o of_o our_o sin_n therefore_o the_o prophet_n say_v i_o will_v visit_v their_o wickedness_n with_o the_o rod_n and_o their_o sin_n with_o stripe_n nevertheless_o my_o love_a kindness_n will_v i_o not_o utter_o take_v from_o he_o nor_o suffer_v my_o truth_n to_o fail_v as_o the_o lord_n say_v to_o he_o that_o be_v sick_a of_o the_o palsy_n 9.2_o matth._n 9.2_o be_v of_o good_a cheer_n my_o son_n thy_o sin_n be_v forgive_v thou_o again_o he_o say_v to_o he_o that_o have_v be_v disease_v thirty_o eight_o year_n 5.5.14_o joh._n 5.5.14_o lo_o thou_o be_v make_v whole_a sin_n no_o more_o lest_o a_o worse_a thing_n happen_v unto_o thou_o every_o man_n must_v be_v full_o persuade_v god_n affliction_n be_v send_v from_o god_n that_o trouble_v cross_n loss_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o affliction_n do_v come_v and_o fall_v upon_o we_o by_o the_o disposition_n and_o ordinance_n of_o god_n and_o no_o otherwise_o this_o be_v confirm_v by_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n himself_o 45.5_o esay_n 45.5_o say_v i_o be_o the_o lord_n and_o without_o we_o there_o be_v no_o god_n it_o be_v i_o that_o create_a light_n and_o darkness_n it_o be_v i_o make_v peace_n and_o trouble_v yea_o 7._o verse_n 7._o even_o i_o the_o lord_n do_v all_o these_o thing_n whereby_o we_o do_v perceive_v that_o we_o be_v scourge_v of_o god_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o iniquity_n and_o by_o they_o we_o do_v provoke_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n upon_o we_o beside_o there_o be_v some_o sin_n that_o of_o nature_n unlawful_a a_o covetous_a mind_n be_v never_o satisfy_v nor_o think_v any_o thing_n unlawful_a they_o do_v afflict_v both_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n as_o drunkenness_n do_v trouble_v and_o mar_v man_n body_n and_o mind_n and_o covetousness_n and_o envy_v the_o mind_n and_o soul_n one_o say_v that_o every_o disorder_a affection_n be_v a_o punishment_n to_o itself_o there_o be_v also_o many_o affliction_n wherewith_o the_o godly_a just_a and_o innocent_a be_v oppress_v by_o the_o wicked_a in_o this_o world_n by_o their_o ungodliness_n malice_n anger_n hatred_n enmity_n envy_n pride_n and_o delight_n in_o strife_n and_o variance_n in_o which_o they_o do_v hate_n and_o trouble_v they_o without_o desert_n 37.23_o job_n 37.23_o it_o be_v not_o the_o property_n of_o god_n to_o afflict_v but_o to_o deliver_v and_o save_v the_o afflict_a for_o he_o be_v good_a gentle_a mild_a and_o love_a towards_o mankind_n so_o that_o he_o delight_v in_o do_v good_a to_o they_o according_a to_o the_o say_n of_o jeremy_n 1.19_o jerem._n 1.19_o i_o will_v rejoice_v in_o they_o when_o i_o shall_v do_v they_o good_a but_o it_o be_v wrought_v by_o the_o malice_n of_o our_o nature_n that_o he_o be_v compel_v like_o a_o most_o love_a father_n to_o chasten_v and_o instruct_v we_o by_o the_o rod_n of_o discipline_n reprobate_n affliction_n be_v send_v as_o chastisement_n temporary_a to_o the_o elect_a but_o eternal_a to_o the_o reprobate_n to_o the_o intent_n to_o save_v they_o which_o otherwise_o shall_v perish_v to_o this_o intent_n he_o do_v often_o time_n afflict_v and_o scourge_v the_o people_n of_o israel_n because_o of_o their_o intolerable_a sin_n and_o rebellion_n to_o bow_v and_o turn_v they_o unto_o himself_o so_o he_o do_v punish_v sinner_n to_o the_o intent_n they_o shall_v leave_v off_o their_o trade_n of_o sin_v and_o turn_v unto_o he_o and_o amend_v their_o life_n thus_o the_o godly_a be_v exercise_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o god_n providence_n to_o the_o intent_n that_o know_v their_o own_o weakness_n they_o may_v put_v their_o trust_n in_o their_o lord_n god_n and_o have_v hope_n upon_o he_o 51._o eccles_n 51._o who_o aid_n do_v comfort_v they_o in_o all_o their_o affliction_n and_o who_o in_o his_o good_a time_n will_v bring_v they_o out_o of_o all_o their_o trouble_n thus_o they_o be_v train_v up_o to_o call_v upon_o the_o lord_n in_o who_o they_o do_v depend_v in_o steadfast_a trust_n and_o hope_n and_o not_o in_o the_o vain_a hope_n and_o trust_v in_o man_n or_o worldly_a mean_n and_o to_o offer_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o continual_a praise_n unto_o god_n by_o who_o they_o have_v hope_n to_o be_v deliver_v out_o of_o all_o their_o affliction_n godly_a affliction_n do_v confirm_v the_o faith_n of_o the_o godly_a patience_n and_o sufferance_n of_o affliction_n make_v our_o faith_n strong_a whereupon_o come_v our_o hope_n which_o do_v not_o confound_v this_o be_v the_o assurance_n of_o our_o salvation_n when_o a_o man_n have_v a_o try_a faith_n towards_o god_n and_o a_o assure_a hope_n against_o all_o temptation_n as_o arm_v against_o the_o very_a gate_n of_o hell_n again_o etc._n job_n 5.15_o etc._n etc._n we_o be_v not_o only_o allow_v and_o well_o try_v by_o affliction_n to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n 4._o by_o affliction_n we_o be_v borough_n to_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o be_v assure_v of_o his_o care_n of_o we_o 2_o cor._n 1.3_o 4._o but_o the_o very_a care_n of_o god_n be_v commend_v unto_o we_o whereby_o he_o do_v marvellous_o comfort_v the_o afflict_a of_o this_o the_o apostle_n make_v mention_v say_v bless_a be_v god_n the_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n which_o be_v the_o father_n of_o mercy_n and_o the_o god_n of_o all_o comfort_n which_o do_v comfort_v we_o in_o all_o our_o tribulation_n like_v as_o the_o passion_n of_o christ_n do_v abound_v in_o we_o so_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n our_o comfort_n do_v more_o abound_v and_o david_n say_v according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o the_o sorrow_n in_o my_o heart_n thy_o comfort_n do_v rejoice_v my_o soul_n 93.19_o psal_n 93.19_o so_o that_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n the_o trouble_a and_o afflict_v be_v comfort_v in_o all_o their_o trouble_n and_o affliction_n in_o these_o extremity_n the_o afflict_a have_v great_a need_n to_o be_v strengthen_v and_o confirm_v in_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n spirit_n without_o faith_n we_o can_v have_v the_o comfort_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o believe_v that_o they_o be_v chastened_a exercise_v reform_v try_v and_o save_v from_o ruin_n and_o destruction_n by_o the_o immediate_a hand_n of_o god_n their_o heavenly_a father_n unless_o that_o they_o have_v this_o faith_n they_o can_v have_v the_o comfort_n of_o the_o spirit_n we_o must_v have_v also_o steadfast_a hope_n whereby_o we_o must_v not_o doubt_v but_o that_o god_n in_o his_o mercy_n and_o in_o his_o good_a time_n shall_v once_o deliver_v we_o from_o all_o our_o tribulation_n cross_n and_o affliction_n which_o by_o his_o chasten_a hand_n and_o in_o his_o love_n he_o have_v lay_v upon_o we_o this_o hope_n come_v of_o faith_n in_o that_o we_o do_v believe_v that_o god_n be_v faithful_a stand_v to_o all_o his_o promise_n and_o able_a to_o perform_v what_o he_o have_v promise_v and_o that_o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o be_v tempt_v further_a than_o we_o be_v able_a to_o bear_v and_o that_o this_o hope_n be_v not_o vain_a it_o appear_v by_o that_o which_o god_n himself_o faith_n etc._n psal_n 91.1_o etc._n etc._n for_o as_o he_o hope_v upon_o i_o i_o will_v deliver_v he_o out_o of_o all_o his_o tribulation_n and_o affliction_n after_o his_o steadfast_a faith_n and_o strong_a hope_n there_o follow_v that_o unknown_a and_o exceed_o commendable_a virtue_n patience_n of_o these_o three_o most_o excellent_a virtue_n do_v come_v the_o rejoycement_n of_o the_o spirit_n 5._o act_n 5._o so_o st._n paul_n do_v testify_v that_o he_o do_v not_o only_o rejoice_v in_o the_o hope_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n child_n but_o also_o rejoice_v in_o their_o trouble_n 1_o james_n 1_o and_o saint_n james_n say_v my_o brethren_n 5._o rom._n 5._o count_v it_o all_o joy_n when_o you_o fall_v into_o divers_a temptation_n know_v that_o the_o trial_n of_o your_o faith_n work_v patience_n therefore_o we_o must_v so_o bear_v our_o
thy_o own_o eye_n be_v be_v true_o the_o same_o thou_o seem_v to_o be_v be_v therefore_o the_o same_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n who_o behold_v thy_o heart_n that_o thou_o seem_v to_o be_v in_o the_o eye_n of_o man_n that_o see_v thy_o face_n content_v not_o thyself_o with_o a_o outward_a good_a name_n when_o thy_o conscience_n shall_v tell_v thou_o it_o be_v undeserved_a a_o deserve_v good_a name_n for_o any_o thing_n but_o for_o godliness_n last_v little_a and_o be_v less_o worth_a in_o all_o the_o holy_a scripture_n we_o never_o read_v of_o a_o hypocrite_n repentance_n and_o no_o wonder_n for_o whereas_o after_o sin_n conversion_n be_v leave_v as_o a_o mean_n to_o cure_v all_o other_o sinner_n what_o mean_n remain_v to_o recover_v he_o who_o have_v convert_v conversion_n itself_o into_o sin_n wo_n therefore_o unto_o the_o soul_n that_o seem_v religion_n and_o be_v not_o the_o same_o mark_v the_o fearful_a end_n of_o notorious_a evil_a man_n to_o abhor_v their_o wicked_a action_n 23.10_o numb_a 23.10_o mark_v the_o life_n of_o the_o godly_a and_o imitate_v their_o life_n and_o action_n and_o their_o bless_a end_n obey_v thy_o better_n 6._o psal_n 37.35_o 36_o 37._o esay_n 58.5_o 6._o observe_v the_o wise_a accompany_v the_o honest_a and_o love_v the_o religious_a and_o see_v the_o corrupt_a nature_n of_o man_n be_v incline_v to_o hypocrisy_n beware_v that_o thou_o use_v not_o the_o exercise_n of_o religion_n 28._o mat._n 23.27_o 28._o as_o matter_n of_o course_n and_o custom_n without_o care_n and_o conscience_n and_o make_v no_o more_o show_v of_o holiness_n outward_o to_o the_o world_n than_o thou_o have_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n inward_o in_o thy_o heart_n keep_v thy_o speech_n clean_o from_o all_o obscenity_n and_o let_v thy_o talk_n be_v gracious_a 22._o ephes_n 4_o 2d_o prov._n 31.26_o psal_n 139.20_o 21_o 22._o that_o he_o that_o hear_v thou_o may_v grow_v better_o by_o thou_o and_o be_v ever_o more_o earnest_a when_o thou_o speak_v of_o religion_n then_o when_o thou_o talk_v of_o worldly_a matter_n if_o thou_o perceive_v that_o thou_o have_v err_v persevere_v not_o in_o thy_o error_n rejoice_v to_o find_v the_o truth_n and_o magnify_v it_o study_v therefore_o three_o thing_n especial_o to_o understand_v well_o to_o say_v well_o and_o to_o do_v well_o endeavour_v to_o rule_v those_o that_o be_v under_o thy_o charge_n and_o authority_n rather_o by_o lo●e_n than_o by_o fear_n for_o to_o rule_v by_o love_n be_v easy_a and_o safe_a but_o tyranny_n be_v ever_o accompany_v with_o care_n and_o terror_n oppression_n will_v force_v the_o oppress_v to_o take_v any_o advantage_n to_o shake_v off_o the_o yoke_n that_o they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o bear_v neither_o will_v god_n justice_n suffer_v the_o sway_n that_o be_v ground_v upon_o tyranny_n long_o to_o continue_v rule_v therefore_o over_o christian_n be_v a_o christian_n in_o love_n and_o mercy_n like_o christ_n thy_o master_n make_v not_o a_o occupation_n of_o any_o recreation_n the_o long_a use_n of_o pleasure_n be_v but_o short_a but_o the_o pain_n of_o pleasure_n abuse_v be_v eternal_a use_v therefore_o lawful_a recreation_n so_o far_o forth_o 9_o prov._n 21.17_o phil._n 4.8_o 9_o as_o it_o make_v thou_o fit_a in_o body_n and_o mind_n to_o do_v more_o cheerful_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o call_n be_v therefore_o careful_a henceforth_o to_o make_v use_n of_o thy_o short_a time_n that_o remain_v as_o a_o man_n will_v of_o a_o old_a lease_n that_o be_v near_o expire_v do_v not_o waste_v and_o consume_v thy_o time_n in_o idleness_n sport_n play_n and_o toyish_a vanity_n for_o man_n be_v not_o create_v for_o sport_n play_n and_o recreation_n but_o zealous_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o religion_n and_o conscionable_o to_o serve_v and_o help_v his_o neighbour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o his_o vocation_n and_o by_o both_o to_o ascertain_v himself_o of_o eternal_a salvation_n esteem_v therefore_o the_o loss_n of_o time_n 25.21_o ephes_n 5.16_o luk._n 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